广东省珠海市普通高中毕业班2018届高考英语一轮复习模拟试题+14

广东省珠海市普通高中毕业班2018届高考英语一轮复习模拟试题+14

全*品*高*考*网， 用后离不了！一轮复习英语模拟试题14‎ ‎ 第一节（共5小趣书每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话．每段对话后有一个小压，从趣中所给的A, B、C三个选项中选出 最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位皿。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．每段对话仅读一烟。‎ ‎1. Where did Aiden spend most of his childhood?‎ ‎ A. In New York. B. In Hong Kong. C. In London.‎ ‎2. How does the man feel about his interview?‎ ‎ A. Upset. B. Disappointed. C. Satisfied.‎ ‎3. Where do you think the conversation probably takes place?‎ ‎ A. At the grocer's. B. At the dentist's. C. At the tailor's.‎ ‎4. At what time will they arrive at school?‎ ‎ A.8:00. B.8:10. C.8:30.‎ ‎5. What are they talking about?‎ A. A man's home. 　B、A library. 　C A swimmingpool.‎ 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ ‎ 请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给出的人、B.‎ C三个选项中选出最佳选项，井标在试卷的相应位卫．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，各小盈将给出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 happened to Ava?‎ ‎ A. She slept late. B. She was fired. C. She was ill.‎ ‎7. What does Ava think of her day?‎ ‎ A Pleasant B. Exciting. C. Terrible.‎ ‎ 听第7段材科，回答第8至9题．‎ ‎8. Whet did the man do after the woman bowed to him?‎ ‎ A. He bowed back. B. He ignored it C. He shook her hand.‎ ‎9．Where writhe meeting held?‎ ‎ A. In Japan. B. In Amvlee. C. In China ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．‎ ‎10. In the woman’s opinion,what should people. do to lose weight?‎ ‎ A、Eat healthy foods. B. Cut out fattening foods. C. Go on a diet.‎ ‎11. What does the woman think may lead to weight gaining?‎ ‎ A. Diet coke. B. Soda. C. Chocolate.‎ ‎12. How does the woman know so much about food and dieting?‎ ‎ A、Through sons; magazines. B. Through her own experience ‎ C. Through her sister ‎ 听第，段材料，回谷第13至16题．‎ ‎13. what does the man need to go to Spain?‎ ‎ A Photos. B. An ID card. C. A passport.‎ ‎14. which kind of seat will the ntan take finally?‎ ‎ A A seat by the window. B. A seat by the emergency exits.‎ ‎ C. Any of the seats left ‎15. How many pieces of luggage did the man carry?‎ ‎ A、None. B. Two. C. One.‎ ‎16. When does the plane take off ?‎ ‎ A. At abut 11:00. B. At about 10:30. C. At about 10:00.‎ ‎ 听第10段独白．回答第17至20题 ‎17. How did Mr. Smith get to Paris?‎ ‎ A.By bus. B. By train. C. By car.‎ ‎1S. How many people shared the room with Mr. Smith?‎ ‎ A. Five. B. Four. C. Three.‎ ‎19. What was his favorite in the apartment?‎ ‎ A. The swimming pool. B. The TV set. C. The fumitme.‎ ‎20. Who did Mr. Smith mevy three years later?‎ ‎ A.A studentinPads. B. His haswssin Paris. C.A neighbor in Paris.‎ 笼二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45汾）‎ ‎ 第一节单选坡空（共15小题：每小盛1分，悯分IS分）‎ ‎ 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以峨人空白处的级佳选项，井在答题卡上将 该选项涂黑．’‎ ‎21. Most addetes did not win a medal in___race. but they all agree it was___great event.‎ ‎ A. the ;a　 B. e: the C. a: a D. the；the ‎22, --Let's go to the theatre mother, shall we?‎ ‎ --Please make it__day. I'm not quite myself today.‎ ‎ A any B one C. another D. some ‎23. We then moved to Chicago＿_ue lived for six years.‎ ‎ A, when B. where C. that D. which ‎24. --How lung has he been in hospital?‎ ‎ 一Since he ____his leg ‎ A、beasts B. had broken C. broke D. has broken ‎25. What a ahamol a only I____him of the news.‎ ‎ A. should inform B. informed C. have informed D. had informed ‎26. They set off on a journey yesterday,＿to accomplish it in five days.‎ ‎ A. hoped B．to hope C. hoping D. having hoped ‎27. --Richard, you look so nervous. What's wrong?‎ ‎ -tan interview and I'm now waidng for my rum ‎ A. have B. had had C. had D. have had ‎28. AB you had to do was think a little harder and＿__a new solution ‎ A．fill up with B. end up with C. put up with D. come up with ‎29. He owed his success to the fact____he worked twice．long hours as other colleagues.‎ ‎ A. when B. that C. whet D. why ‎30.-Why don't you wear yourjogging shorts, Mum?‎ ‎ --Well, my legs are too skinny, if you____know.‎ ‎ 人．should B. may C. need D. most ‎31___you have a good command of English, you still need more practice.‎ ‎ A. Since B. While C. However D. Whenever ‎32. You must be silent or the birds won't appear.‎ ‎ A. absolutely B. exactly C. gradually D. actually ‎33. I hope the newly-built library will_____both students and teachers.‎ ‎ A. educate B. reward C. benefit D. convince ‎34.＿by the noise, curious heads were turning to find out what happened.‎ ‎ A. Attracting B. To attract C. Attracted D. Having attracted ‎35. -Excuse me, but is this the way to the High Tower Museum?‎ ‎ 一Just go ahead.‎ ‎ A I'm afraid so B. You are welcome C.I see D. You bet 第二节完形坡空（共20小题：炼小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填 入空白处的级佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．‎ ‎ Culture shock is the feeling of being confused a person may have when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life during a visit to or living in country, Culture shock can be described as consisting of at least one of the following 36 : Honeymoon, Negotiation（协商）．Adjustment, and Mastery. There is no true 37 to entirely avoid culture sbock. As people in any society are personally 38 by cultural differences.‎ ‎ During the honeymoon period, the 39 between the old and new culture are seen with a romantic eye 40 , moving to a new country, one might love the new food, the pace of life, and the locals' habits 41 , like most honeymoon periods, this stage 42 ends ‎ After some time (usually around three months), here comes negotiation period where differences between the old and new 43 become apparent and may cause 44 ,Excitement may eventuelly 45 unpleasant feelings of frustration（挫折） and anger. The most important change in the period is 46 ;the language barrier may, become a major problem in 47 new relationships.‎ ‎ 48 , after soma time (usually 6 to 12 months), one grow 49 to the new culture and develops routines. One knows what to 50 in most situations and the host country no longer feels all that 51 . One starts to develop problem-solving skills and begins to ‎52 the culture's ways with a positive attitude.‎ ‎ In the 53 stage, one is able to 54 fully and comfortably in the host culture Masteery does not mean 55 conversion（转换）；a lot might be kept from their earlier culture, such as accents and languages.‎ ‎36. A. parts B. sources C. situations D. periods ‎37. A. sense B. district C. way D. need ‎38. A. touched B. affected C.shocked D.rendndcd ‎39. A. differences B. similarities C links D. influences ‎40. A. On the contrary B. For example C. At the meantime D. What's more ‎41. A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Instead ‎42．A.suddenly B. probably C. almost D. soon ‎43. A. country B. culture C. language D. neighborhooe ‎44．A. anxiety．tenor C. happiness D. excitement ‎45. A. take the place of B. give way to C. get along with D. make up for ‎46. A. transport B. lifestyle C. communication D. diet ‎47. A.destroying B. restoring C. breaking D. creating ‎48. A.Again B. Thus C. Strangely D. Obviously ‎49. A. accustomed B. addicted C. opposed D. devoted ‎50. A. include B. expect C. reto. D. exchange ‎51. A. old B. new C. disappointing D. interesting ‎52. A, explore B. change C. accept D. compare ‎53. A. honeymoon B. negotiation C. adjustment D. mastery ‎54. A exist B. participate C. compete D. stniggle ‎55.A．total B. easy C. quick D. simple 第三部分阅该理解（共两节满分40分）‎ ‎ 第一节（共15小鹿：每小圈2分．满分30分）‎ ‎ 阅读下列短文，从每趣所给的四个选项(A, B, C, D)中，选出最佳选项，井在答 题卡上将该项涂黑．‎ ‎ A ‎ Have you ever noticed that some people am able to effortlessly remember even ‎ the most boring details, and quickly understand new things, and wished that you too could be like that? To unlock the full potential of you brain. you need m keep it active and acute. But how? Check out these tips:‎ ‎ ．Exercise＆get your body moving ‎ Exercising doesn't just exercise the body; it also helps to exercise your brain. Without regular exercise your blood vessels《血管）begin m lose the ability to effectively pump blood and it also mduws the amount of oxygen and nutrients（养分）thatyour blood carries to your brain. When the nutrients don't make it them, the brains ability to function is compromised. To prevent this from happening, make sure you get moving every day. Walking, swimming and dancing arc all excellent activities.‎ ‎ 一Get rid of stressorsbnd seek help for depression ‎ Among the most brain-damaging stressars is severe depression, which is actually often mistaken for a memory problem since one of its primary symptoms is the inability to concentrate. If you can't concentrate, yon might feel like you am conrtantly forgetting things. Depression increases the levels of codisol（醉）in your brain, which affects your memory. Seek professional help to get rid of your depression一your brain will thank you.‎ ‎ ．Feed you brain ‎ 50 to 60 percent of the brain's overall weight is pure fat, which is used to insulam（隔离）its billions of nerve cells. The better insulated a cell is, the quicker you will be thinking. This is exactly why paints are advised．feed their young children whole milk. Thus. eating foods chat contain a healthy mix of fats is vital for long-term memory. Some excellent food choices include fish end dark leafy green vegetables.‎ ‎56. According to paragraph 2, what my happen to us if we seldom take exercise?‎ ‎ A.No oxygen comes to our brain. B. Our brain cant function well.‎ ‎ C. Mom nutrients will be carried to brain. D. More blood will be pumped effectively.‎ ‎57. The real cause of the inability to focus is＿___．‎ ‎ A. poor memory B. liule exercise ‎ C. seious deprrssioa D. uhualthy eating ‎58. Why should parents feed their babies whole milk?‎ ‎ A．Because babies' brains need fat to grow and work properly.‎ ‎ B. Because whole milk is very easy for babies to digest ‎ C. Because no other food is mom suitable for babies than milk.‎ ‎ D. Because less than half of the brain's overall weigbt is pure fat ‎59. Where does the rest probably come from?‎ ‎ A.A sciemce textbook B.A news report.‎ ‎ C. A medicine introduction. D. A health magazine.‎ ‎ B ‎ Wben was the last time you lost something? What was it?‎ ‎ According to a mount survey, we spend about ten minutes a day looking for lost things.‎ Over an average lifetime, this adds up so to an incredible 3,680 hours (or 153 days). Is there anything we can do about it?‎ ‎ The study of 3,000 adults was carried out by home insurance company Esure. They found that mobile phoms and car keys were the most frequently lost items. Other things on the list included: house keys，bills, sunglasses, wallets, bank cards, watches, jewellery (particularly rings and earrings).‎ ‎ So, what's going on? "Most blame it on a busy lifestyle," says Nikki Sellers, the head of Estate. Others say it's the fault of spouses (配偶) or children for nor putting things back where they belong.A few admitted to untidiness, absent-mindedness and a poor nxmory, with some wishing they were more organized.‎ ‎ Whar's the solution? "You need．cboom a particular piece for something and always put it back there．’’said Nikki Sellers. "And you need to make sure everyone else in the house knows where to put it back too. You also need to keep your house tidy, label boxes clearly and find a piece near the from door for all the items the you need in the morning. A goal idea would be to have a shelf there with a bowl for your keys purse, wallet and anything else." she added ‎ If you are still having trouble finding things, don't wore一things could be ‎ a lot worse: fomreen people in the survey said they spent over an hour every day looking for lost items.Surely you can't be as bad as that!‎ ‎60. According to the survey. which do people lose most frequently?‎ ‎ A. House keys. B. Bank cards. C. Cell phones. D. Sunglasses.‎ ‎61. The majority of people surveyed think that they lose something because of-‎ ‎ A.theirbosylife B. their bad memory ‎ C. the fault of their funny members D. lack of organization ‎62. From the test we learn that_______‎ ‎ A. many people in the survey spend over an hour looking for the lost items ‎ B. the author is quite worried about those who have trouble finding things ‎ C. Nikki Sellers suggests always putting things back where they were ‎ D. a shelf near the from door is a most if you are to avoid losing money ‎ C ‎ Ashrita Furman loves breaking records. In fact over the last 30 years, he's broken almost 110 Guinness World Records. And be recently broke the Guinness World Record for "the most ecords held at the～time by an individual".‎ ‎ Ashrita broke his first record in 1979, doing 27,000 star jumps in one go. But since then,he 's set all sons of records: clapping non-stop for 50 hours, balance a lawn mowerp割草机）on ds chin for almos two minutes... the list is endless. The 57-year-old New Yorker runs a health food shop but spends his free time training to break new records ‎ How does he decide which records to attempt? Simple! Ashriba studies the Guinness Book if Records online database. "I used to stay up two or three in the morning, sifting through the 10,000 records and chose the ones I was interested in." he explained. But these days, to make tare he has overall fitness. he chooses records that work different pmt of his bod3‎ ‎ In his attempts to break records, Ashrita often navels abroad. In 2005. he set the record for he "fastest mile on a space hopper while jumping along the Great Wall of China. In 2003, he at the record for the "longest time balancing on a Swiss ‎ ball" at Stonehenge, England. And he ikes to make his record attempts as challenging as possible.‎ ‎ As a teenager, he met a gum（印度教的导师｝and began studying meditation（冥想〕．”‎ ‎;hanged my life... And I soon realized that limits are all in the mind." One day, his gum told him to go and "break records". So he did and he hasn't stopped since. He recently said, "The point is joy. The point is the challenge. It's something silly, but you are the best in the world at it”‎ ‎53. Put the following world records Ashrita held in order of time.‎ ‎ a.the most records held by an individual ‎ b. doing 27,000 star jumps in one go ‎ c. fastest mile on a space hopper ‎ f. longest time balanci叱on a Swiss ball ‎ A. b,a,c, d B. d, a, c, b C. d, b, c, a D. b, d,c,a ‎64. The underlined words‘sifting through" in paragraph 3 probably mean___‎ ‎ A.selecting quickly B. reading randomly C. examining carefully D. writing briefly ‎65. The．Reason why Ashrita keeps breaking so many records is that ‎ A．he followed his guru's advice, hoping．change his life ‎ B. breaking records brings him much joy and challenge ‎ C. he want to exercise different parts of his body ‎ D. it provides him with the chance of traveling abroad ‎66. Which can be the best title for the text?‎ ‎ A.Challenge brings change B. A great meditation learner ‎ C. Gmiu are all in the mind D. An amazing record-breaker ‎ D ‎ Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet m discuss them. Now, the website ‎ BookCrossing.com rums the page on the traditional idea of a book group.‎ ‎ Members go on the site and register books they own that they would like．sham.‎ BookCrossing provides an identifying numb" ．stick inside the book. Then the person ‎'releases' the book by leaving it in a public place. The hope is that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.‎ ‎ Bruce Pederson is the chief executive（首席执行官）of BookCrossing. He and his wife Hearer started the site with Ron Hombaker in 2001. Mr. Pederson says, "One of the founding principles was the two things that change your life: tha people you meet and the books you mad. BookCrossing combines both."‎ ‎ Members leave books on park beaches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops BookCmssem hope that whoever finds their book will go m the site and record where they found it. People who find a book can also leave some renurks describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated. Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping．book to gather dust on a shelf at home.He says."BookCrossing is a tool that allows you to uniquely identify your book and follow it on its journey. We all have this life-changing literature that we tend to keep on our shelf and BookCrossing encourages its members to read and release and out be 'shelf-ish'.‎ ‎ The read and release idea of BookL1essing has spread.The site now has more than one million members in more than 135 cwrntries.‎ ‎67. What should a member do first before releasing a book?‎ ‎ A.Register the back online. B. Leave the book in a coffee shop.‎ ‎ C. Stick an identifying number on it. D. Remind～m read it.‎ ‎68. The passage is mast probably written to＿___．‎ ‎ A. attract more people to join BookCrossing ‎ B. encourage readers m surf the insurer ‎ C. introduce a new style of reading and sharing ‎ D. describe how BookCrossing was set up ‎69. Which of the followings is the east probable place where a member leaves a book?‎ ‎ A. A bookshelf. B. A Mend's home ‎ C. A bas. D. A school bag.‎ ‎70. People who find a book from BookCrossing are expected to＿．‎ ‎ A. send entails to the owner of the book ‎ B. make some comments on the book ‎ C. keep the book for himself after reading ‎ D. leave another book where the book was found ‎ 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．（如果所用的兽月卡投有E, F, G选项，侧选E涂A, B,逸F徐A, C.选 G涂A, D.)‎ ‎ People who are confident really seem to be naturally outstanding and just seem to do everything with more style than others. 71 It is a habit that everyone can develop in life. Try these simple tips to drill and build up your confidence:‎ ‎ 1. Admit your shortcomings calmly.‎ ‎ Do not try to Bee from them or cover them. Face them bravely. 72 Fight against them every day until the day when. you could break away and conquer them ‎ 2. Dress for self-confidence.‎ ‎ 73 And therefore pay attention to your dress, display your unique physical advantages and exhibit your best image. In addition, in formal occasions such as ‎ a business coaference or a wedding ceremony, elegant dressing contributes．building your confidence.‎ ‎ 3. 74 ‎ ‎ You should break your routine that deals with the work passively. Concentrate your effons immediately on ovemoming it, because it will make your restless mind at ease and build yourself-confidence ‎ 4. Be positive.‎ ‎ Feel pity neither on yourself nor on others. If you am used to hating and accusing yourself, others would tend to do that and believe it. Instead, you should speak positively about yourself, your progress, and your bright future 75 ‎ ‎ A. Your appearance could put you into embarrassment or increase your confidence.‎ ‎ B.Then talk about them to a reliable mate, a friend or a family member.‎ ‎ C. Actually, we self-confidence is neither bum nor acquired ovemight.‎ ‎ D. Build your confident vocabulary.‎ ‎ E. By doing so, you would encourage your growth in a positive direction.‎ ‎ F. Don't put off what you eventually have to do ‎ G Don't judge a person by appearance.‎ 第四部分写作（共两节，浦分35分）‎ ‎ 第一节短文改错（共10小题：每小扼l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，每旬中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、别除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个润字符号（），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限一词．‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ ‎ A friend of mine was taking an English lesson to class of foreign adult students. After placing quite a number of everyday objects. on a table, and he asked them to give her the ruler, the book and”on. The class went very smooth and the students seemed interested in the work unless my friend tuned to an Italian student and said, "Give me the keys." The Italian looked surprising end somewhat at. a loss.‎ Swing this, my friend thinks that the Italian hadn't heard him clearly. However, he repeated, "Give me the keys." The Italian then kissed him on both cheek.‎ ‎ 带二节书面表达（满分25分)‎ ‎ 浪定你是李华，21st Century网站向你哟稿，请你介绍自己的暑期生活情况、请用英 语写一封邮件，就以下内容做简耍介绍，‎ ‎ 写作要点，‎ ‎ 1．学习、上网；‎ ‎ 2观看奥运节目：‎ ‎ 3.旅游观光。‎ ‎ 注毒．‎ ‎ 1.词段100左右；‎ ‎ 　2、可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯：‎ ‎ 3.邮件开头和结尾已给出不计入总词数 ‎ ‎ 参考答案 ‎1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. A 7.C 8. C 9. B ‎ ‎10. A 11. B 12. B 13. C 14. A 15.C 16. A 17.B 18.C 19. A 20. C 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. C 25.D 26. C 27. A ‎ ‎28. D 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D 36. D ‎ ‎37. C 38. B 39. A 40. B 41. C 42. D 43. B 44. A 45.B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. A 50. B 51. B 52. C 53. D 54.B 55. A 56. B 57. C 58. A 59. D 60. C 61. A 62. C 63.D 64. C 65. B 66. D 67. A 68. C 69. C 70. B 71. C 72. B ‎73. A 74. F 75. E 短文改错 A friend of mine was taking an English lesson to ∧ class of foreign adult ‎ giving a ‎ students. After placing quite a number of everyday objects on a table, and he asked ‎ ‎ them to give her the ruler, the book and so on. The class went very smooth and the ‎ him smoothly students seemed interested in the work unless my friend turned to an Italian student ‎ until and said, “Give me the keys.” The Italian looked surprising and somewhat at a loss.‎ ‎ surprised ‎ Seeing this, my friend thinks that the Italian hadn’t heard him clearly. However, he ‎ thought Therefore ‎ repeated, “Give me the keys.” The Italian then kissed him on both cheek.‎ ‎ cheeks ‎ One possible version Dear editor, ‎ ‎ I’m Li Hua, a high school student. I’d like to talk about my life during the summer vacation. ‎ ‎ I arranged a few hours a day for learning and sports. I also surfed the internet for an hour each day to learn what’s going on around the world. Besides, watching the 2012 London Olympic Games on TV was a must for me, which I believe was a big event few wanted to miss. It was really exciting to see the fierce competition and each athlete was doing their best. What’s more, I went to several famous tourist attractions in China and Huangshan has left a deep impression on me with its fantastic views. ‎ ‎ I think I had an unforgettable summer vacation. ‎ 听力原文 第一节 Text 1‎ W: Aiden, I know you are studying in New York, but where were you born? ‎ M: I was born in London, but I spent most of my childhood in Hong Kong. ‎ Text 2‎ W: How about your interview?‎ M: I couldn’t feel more satisfied with myself. I answered all the questions correctly.‎ Text 3‎ W: Can I help you?‎ M: I want a score of apples and two dozen eggs.‎ Text 4‎ M: Come on, Susan. It’s nearly 8 o’clock now. We’ll be late for school.‎ W: Don’t worry. We still have half an hour. And it takes us only ten minutes to get there.‎ Text 5‎ M: Have you ever seen Bill Gates’ house on the Internet?‎ W: No, what’s it like?‎ M: It’s got its own library, theatre, swimming pool and a guest house.‎ 第二节 Text 6‎ M: Are you alright, Ava? You don’t seem to be as cheerful as you normally are.‎ W: To be honest, Ethan, I’ve just had a really bad day.‎ M: What happened?‎ W: I slept through my alarm and ended up two hours late to work. My boss told me that if I showed up late one more time, he’d fire me.‎ Text 7‎ M: Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?‎ W: Sure. I’ve picked up a few things from travelling around on business. Why?‎ M: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn’t stop bowing! I didn’t know what to do!‎ W: Did you bow back?‎ M: No, I tried to shake her hand, but her hand was so weak that I was a bit embarrassed.‎ W: Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan.Your strong handshake might have upset her.‎ M: But she was in America! Shouldn’t she have known that strong handshakes in America ‎ show confidence and respect?‎ Text 8‎ M: What do you think about all the different diets people go on?‎ W: I don’t think dieting is good for you. It’s much better to eat a balanced diet.‎ M: But what do you think about people who are rather fat? What should they do to lose weight?‎ W: They need to eat healthy foods, but they also have to increase the amount of exercise they do ‎ every day. They don’t have to cut out fattening foods altogether, though.‎ M: But some magazines say fat people should never eat chocolate.‎ W: Not really, they can eat some chocolate as long as they are exercising and eating mostly healthy foods.‎ M: How about drinking soda?‎ W: Many people gain weight by drinking far too much soda, just as my sister does. But you can try some diet coke.‎ M: That’s good advice. How do you know so much about food and dieting?‎ W: You might not believe this, but I used to be twice the size than I am now!‎ Text 9‎ W: Hello, where are you heading today?‎ M: I’m off to Barcelona for a week.‎ W: Do you have your passport with you?‎ M: Yes, here you go. These are my ID card and photos.‎ W: They are not necessary for you to go to Spain. ‎ M: OK. Are there any seats available by the emergency exits? ‎ W: Yeah... let me see here. There is one window seat left but none by the emergency exits.‎ M: That’s a pity. Ok, I’ll take that one then.‎ W: All right. How many pieces of luggage do you check in?‎ M: I like to have travel light, so I just have this one. By the way, which gate do I need to go to?‎ M: You’re here a bit early. It’s only 10 o’clock. The plane will take off in about an hour. So you check the departure screens in the waiting area in about half an hour. Here is your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!‎ Text 10‎ Edward Smith arrived in Paris on Sunday at two o’clock in the afternoon. He walked a few blocks from the train station and saw a big sign on a building. It said “House of Victoria.” He went in. The building was a meeting place for people from his country, and he met three other students there.‎ ‎ They lived together in a small apartment. It was not so crowded, and it was not very expensive, either. Edward asked, “Do you want another roommate?” They did, so he moved in with them. The building had two stories, and there were two bedrooms and two bathrooms in their apartment. Edward liked the place. It was clean, and the furniture was nice. There was always hot water. His roommates had a TV set. What he liked most was the swimming pool. He got to know some neighbors, especially the woman who lived next door, who became Mrs. Smith three years later when they went back to the United States.‎