福建省永定一中2021届高三英语上学期第二次阶段试题（Word版附答案）

福建省永定一中2021届高三英语上学期第二次阶段试题（Word版附答案）

‎2020-2021学年上学期永定一中高三第二次阶段测评 英 语 试 题 ‎（满分 150分，考试时间120分钟）‎ 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. Who probably knows Mr. Johnson’s address?‎ A. Jim. B. Joe. C. Vera.‎ ‎2. Where will the woman probably go next?‎ A. To the library. ‎ B. To the professor’s office. ‎ C. To the grocery store.‎ ‎3. Why does the woman apologize to the man?‎ A. She forgot to bring the book.‎ B. She brought the wrong book.‎ C. She can’t find the book.‎ ‎4. What prevented the woman from sleeping well?‎ A. The coffee. B. The exam stress. C. The noise.‎ ‎5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. A robot. B. A restaurant. C. A dish.‎ 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’s the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Husband and wife. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers.‎ ‎7. What does the man think of his action?‎ A. Unnecessary. B. Dangerous. C. Legal.‎ 听第7段材料, 回答第8～10题。‎ ‎8. Who is the man probably talking to?‎ A. The laundry staff. B. The waitress. C. The hotel receptionist.‎ ‎9. What’s the man going to do?‎ 16‎ A. Go fishing. B. Clean his room. C. Pick up his friends.‎ ‎10. When will the clothes be returned?‎ A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.‎ 听第8段材料, 回答第11～13题。　‎ ‎11. What’s the woman’s original plan for tonight?‎ A. Studying for an exam.‎ B. Having a good rest.‎ C. Attending a birthday party.‎ ‎12. When will the woman probably arrive home?‎ A. At around 10:30 p.m.‎ B. At around 11:00 p.m.‎ C. At around 11:30 p.m.‎ ‎13. How does the man sound?‎ A. Disappointed. B. Anxious. C. Enthusiastic.‎ 听第9段材料, 回答第14～17题。‎ ‎14. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. In a bookstore.‎ B. In a classroom.‎ C. At the man’s place.‎ ‎15. What does the woman say about John Grisham?‎ A. He knows a lot about the legal system.‎ B. His books aren’t very entertaining.‎ C. His writing style is always the same.‎ ‎16. What is the man’s major?‎ A. Education. B. Law. C. Psychology.‎ ‎17. What will the woman probably do next?‎ A. Meet her mother. B. Attend a class. C. Buy a book.‎ 听第10段材料, 回答第18～20题。‎ ‎18. What did the whale die from?‎ A. Injuries. B. Water pollution. C. Disease.‎ ‎19. What’s one way to solve the problem according to the speaker?‎ A. To reduce the number of ships.‎ B. To close the routes of ships.‎ C. To lower the speed of ships.‎ ‎20. What’s the speaker’s attitude towards Andre’s work?‎ A. Disapproving. B. Positive. C. Doubtful.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）‎ 16‎ 第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。‎ A ‎ In Washington, Virginia and Maryland, the final months of the year have many festivals. Whether you’re into a theater environment, medieval times or a book festival, there’s an event for you. ‎ Maryland Renaissance Festival The festival features 12 stages and hundreds of costumed actors offering entertainment such as music and theater performances, sword swallowing and a human chess match. ‎ Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival in Virginia The 286-acre farm offers a lot of family-friendly entertainment, including pig races, farm animals and camel riders grab seasonal goods at the farmers’ market, take part in the corn harvest, and hear live bluegrass and folk music. ‎ Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland This three-day fair features talks and book signings from more than 275 locally and nationally known authors, including Alice McDermott and Andre DubsⅢ. The festival also includes live music and literary hands-on projects for kids. ‎ Kids Euro Festival in Washington Here’s a chance to celebrate and experience European arts and cultures, no passports required. Twenty-eight European countries will be represented during the multicultural children’s event, which features more than 200 performances and workshops. The festival is for children aged 2 to 12, librarians and educators. Activities include puppet (木偶) shows, cooking and theater workshops. “It really brings Europe to the children, ”said organizer Sandi Auman. ‎ ‎21. If you’re interested in dangerous performances, which festival should you go to? ‎ A. Kids Euro Festival. B. Temple Hall Corn Maize and Fall Festival. ‎ C. Baltimore Book Festival. D. Maryland Renaissance Festival. ‎ ‎22.What do the Baltimore Book Festival and the Kids Euro Festival have in common? ‎ A. They both feature European cultures. ‎ B. They both have activities intended for kids. ‎ 16‎ C. They both invite famous writers to give lectures.‎ D. They both have wonderful theater performances.‎ ‎23. What is the purpose of this text? ‎ A. To introduce some festivals for people to enjoy.‎ B. To compare different features of some festivals. ‎ C. To explain the benefits of enjoying festivals. ‎ D. To tell people how to spend their free time.‎ B Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question “If you could have any three things, what would you want?” at nursing homes in Harrison. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents (住户) who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.‎ Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. “What are you looking at?” Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldn’t afford to raise it. Ruby Kate and her mother, Amanda, asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.‎ She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide . Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald fries, pants that fits properly and even just prayer. Using their own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations.‎ The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so that Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby's Residents, hoping to collect $5,000. They hit their goal in a month. After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised $20,000 in 24 hours and more than $250,000 in five months.‎ Earlier this year, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters. Ruby Kate doesn’t plan to stop there.“I consider kindness to be my hobby,”she says, “and I'm very good at it.”‎ 16‎ ‎24. What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?‎ A. Her experience of working in a nursing home. ‎ B. Many nursing home residents’ lack of luxuries.‎ C. The kindness of residents at nursing homes.‎ D. Pearl’s sadness for missing her dog. ‎ ‎25. What can we learn from the text?‎ A. The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents’ wishes.‎ B.Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches.‎ C.The nursing home introduced Ruby’s story around the world.‎ D. The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents’ wishes.‎ ‎26. What do the numbers listed in Paragraph 4 indicate?‎ A.Ruby Kate was generous. B.People were supportive.‎ C Raising money was quite easy. D.The programme was profitable.‎ ‎27. Which of the following can best describe Ruby Kate?‎ A .Proud and enthusiastic. B.Creative and imaginative.‎ C. Warm-hearted and selfless. D.Ambitious and modest.‎ C New South Wales, Australia, is setting up cameras as part of an effort to reduce the number of people preoccupied with wireless devices while they drive. It will be the first area in the world to use the technology to punish drivers distracted (分心) with telephone calls, social media or text messages.‎ Road Safety experts are concerned about the growing number of accidents involving drivers using smart phones on the state’s roads. They say drivers who use phones while driving greatly increase their chances of being involved in an accident.‎ The New South Wales government plans to place 45 Mobile Phone Detection Cameras across the state by December. Each phone detection unit contains two cameras. One camera takes pictures of a vehicle's registration plate (牌照). A second camera looks through the front windrow of a car or truck to see what drivers are doing with their hands.‎ The units use artificial intelligence to set aside drivers who are not touching their phones. Human beings then confirm if the pictures show illegal behavior before notice is sent to the vehicle’s registered owner. A violation (违反) carries fine 16‎ ‎ of $232. Some cameras will be permanently set up on roadsides. Others will be moved, from time to time, around the state.‎ Two fixed cameras took photographs of 8.5 million vehicles as part of a six-month test earlier this year. The cameras took photos of more than 100,000 drivers with their hands on phones. One driver was using a phone and another electronic device, an Apple iPad, at the same time. Another driver had a passenger guide the vehicle while they both held phones, the state government said.‎ ‎28. What is the real purpose to set up cameras in New South Wale?‎ A. To force drivers to focus more on driving.‎ B.To find illegal behavior of the drivers.‎ C. To promote the latest technology.‎ D.To keep records of the accidents. ‎ ‎29. What can we infer from the road safety experts?‎ A. Smart-phones are main killers on the road.‎ B. All accidents result from drivers’ using cell-phones.‎ C.Measures are badly needed to ban using phones while driving.‎ D. Carrying a smart-phone while driving will cause an accident.‎ ‎30. How does the phone detection unit function effectively? ‎ A. It corrects the drivers’ wrong behavior.‎ B. It has two cameras to record the plates.‎ C.It sends a notice to the legal driver autonomously.‎ D.It combines artificial intelligence with human’s efforts.‎ ‎31. What did a six-month test show?‎ A.It was common to be busy with two wireless devices.‎ B.Many drivers used electronic devices while driving.‎ C. Many passengers helped operate the vehicles.‎ D. Electronic devices could help drivers indeed.‎ 16‎ D BEIJING/SAO PAULO- Chinese traditions like cockfighting, kite-flying and fireworks have been quite common in Brazil for many years.‎ Despite the thousands of kilometers between them, China's historical and artistic mark on Brazil has existed for about 300 years, said Brazilian sinologist (汉学家) Jose Roberto Teixeira Leite in his book China in Brazil. Influences from China can date from the colonial period, even up to the time after Brazil’s independence.”‎ The commercial relationship between the two countries has existed for a long time, he noted, adding that incoming ships would fill up Brazilian cities like Salvador, Rio de Janeiro and Recife with Chinese products like porcelain（瓷器）, silk and fans He also found Chinese influence not only in the arts and architecture of Brazil but also in the most diverse areas of Brazilian society, like the economy, medicine and popular culture. “At the end of the 19th century, in Pernambuco, (a state in northeastern Brazil), there was a custom that children slept with clothes decorated with Chinese dragons.” Teixeira added.‎ The book took him about 15 years to finish. “The impact of the book surprised me, though it was published by a university publisher and it had a print run of just 1,000 copies,” he said.“Some have said that the book represents a turning point in Chinese studies in Brazil.”‎ Besides, the sinologist did research on the mark and presence of China in the architecture and arts of Brazil.“It was through art that China awoke in me, first, curiosity, after that, interest, and finally, passion,” Teixeira said.‎ In 1992, the sinologist visited Macao to do research for his doctoral thesis about the marks and presence of China in Brazil, and that trip impressed him a lot. In 2013, Teixeira had a chance to visit the Chinese cities of Bejing, Shenzhen and Shanghai, and got to know“the past and present of the great country culturally, as well as its incredible material development.”‎ ‎32. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph imply?‎ A. The development of China-Brazil frequent trade cooperation.‎ B. China’s influence on most diverse areas of Brazilian society.‎ C.A further understanding of the cultures of the two countries.‎ 16‎ D. Brazilian children’s love for dragons as Chinese children.‎ ‎33. What marks a new stage of Chinese studies for Brazilian?‎ A. Children’s clothes. B.China’s porcelain. ‎ C. The siniogist’s traveling. D.The sinologist’s book. ‎ ‎34. What fired the sinologist’s passion for Chinese studies?‎ A.Chinese art. B.China’s development.‎ C.The history of China. D.Chinese customs. ‎ ‎35.What is the best title for this text?‎ A.China and Brazil in Eyes of Sinologist ‎ B. The Impression of China on Sinologist.‎ C. An Introduction to Sinologist's New Book ‎ D. The Future of China-Brazil Trade Relations 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ ‎  To help you understand what 5G is, and what it means to you, we’ve put together a handy guide here.‎ ‎    What is 5G?‎ ‎    36 At its most basic level, 5G will be used to make calls, send texts, and to simply get online. But it’s going to be significantly faster than previous generations, and could open the door up to a range of exciting new uses.‎ ‎    ___37___ ‎ ‎    5G will use new higher radio frequencies to send out data, which are less cluttered (挤的) and carry information much faster. While these higher bands are faster, they don't carry information as far. That's to say, smaller multiple input and output antennas (天线)will be used, promoting both signals and capacity (容量). ___38___ ‎ ‎    Why is it better than 4G?‎ ‎    5G is expected to be faster than 4G, with some firms claiming it could be as much as 100 times quicker. The fastest 4G networks can deliver peak download speeds of around 300 Mbit/s. 39 In real life, this could allow you to download a full HD film in less than 10 seconds!‎ 16‎ ‎    40 It means there will be very little if any delay when you carry out tasks on a device. While this will help improve things like gaming experiences, it could also pave the way for safer self-driving cars in which even a short delay could be life-saving.‎ ‎    Finally, 5G will have a larger capacity, meaning networks will be able to deal with several apps at once. Generally, this should mean that devices have a faster, more stable connection.‎ A. This means 5G will support up to 1,000 more devices per meter than 4G.‎ B. In comparison, 5G could offer download speeds of over 1 Gb/s.‎ C. Therefore, the similarity between 5G and 4G technology is huge.‎ D. 5G is short for “5th generation mobile network.”‎ E. 5G is also expected to have a lower latency(延迟）.‎ F. How will 5G affect you?‎ G.How does 5G work?‎ 第三部分　语言知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)‎ 第一节 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。‎ ‎ Last weekend I sat on the bus talking with excitement and ready to spend time in New York City with one of my best friends from college time. As I took the window seat and wore headphones over ears, I almost didn’t 41 the elderly man sitting beside me. ‎ Two hours passed and I was still absorbed in my own world. Then the elderly man asked me a question, a simple question about the bus’s WiFi connection, which turned into a two-hour 42 . In fact, it directly 43 my personal life. ‎ We talked a lot about my dreams, my fears and my life. I 44 more with this stranger on the bus than I have with any friend or family member in months. Maybe it had something to do with me just being 45 to let anyone I know get close to me. I was 46 that the stranger was not only so deeply interested in getting to know me, but also just as willing to 47 me to my greatest abilities. He listened carefully to every word I said and made some useful suggestions at times. Instead of politely 48 his head when I mentioned my 16‎ ‎ major, he told me that my strong liking seemed to be psychology, but not the one I was studying. He said that he knew I would face difficulties if I studied psychology and that he fully understood my 49 for the failure. ‎ This elderly man made me 50 the plans that I had laid out for my life with just that simple statement. He helped me realize that my neatly organized plan for the next five years of my life wasn’t all that neat (完美的), but actually complex and filled with responsibility. Most of all, he helped me 51 the complex, not stay away from it because of my fear for the unknown. I 52 a lot from talking with the elderly stranger. ‎ A few days later, he emailed me, saying, “I think you’re 53 for great things no matter what you decide to do.”The email was filled with words of　___54____. In a few hours a stranger showed me a sense of kindness that made me realize that life is sometimes 55 but it is going to be okay. ‎ ‎41. A. check　 B. believe　 C. excuse　 D. notice ‎ ‎42. A. conversation B. explanation C. introduction D. competition ‎43. A. interrupted B. controlled C. affected D. created ‎44. A. searched B. demanded C. shared D. reviewed ‎45. A. sorry B. anxious C. curious D. afraid ‎46. A. puzzled B. amazed C. bothered D. disappointed ‎47. A. push B. invite C. treat D. admit ‎48. A. raising B. dropping C. nodding D. turning ‎ ‎49. A. regret B. change C. desire D. fear ‎ ‎50. A. prepare B. develop C. question D. approve ‎ ‎51. A. seize B. ignore C. identify D. accept ‎52. A. benefited B. increased C. suffered D. experienced ‎53. A. leaving B. heading C. watching D. caring ‎54. A. admiration B. protection C. encouragement D. description ‎55. A. painful B. normal C. stable D. serious 16‎ 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎“Going off to college” is a milestone in any young adult’s life. The phrase often conjures up (使想起) images of independence, exposure to new perspectives, knowledge, and___56____ ( possible ) even one or more sips of alcohol.‎ In America, however, few people use the phrase “going off to university”. Is there any difference between “university”___57____ “college”?‎ While university appears to be the older of the two terms, ___58____ ( date) back to the 13th century, schools and students in North America use “college” to describe most places of higher learning. A college is typically a four-year school that ___59____ ( offer) undergraduate degrees. Universities, ___60____ the other hand, tend to offer both undergraduate and graduate programs. However, an institution that fits the criteria of a university might choose to call ___61____ ( it) a college. People tend to think a university is harder ___62____ (get) into but it’s not always the case. In some colleges, ___63____ ( apply ) are asked of more than universities.‎ In the UK, students go off to “university” instead of “college”. The British version of college is typically a two-year program ___64____ students either focus on learning one particular skill set or use the time to prepare for ___65____ (exam) so that they can advance to university.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（满分15分）‎ 假定你校正在开展“根除陋习、创建文明校园”活动。请你以此为主题用英语写一篇发言稿, 向全校学生倡议: ‎ ‎1. 根除: 乱扔垃圾、浪费食物、吸烟……‎ ‎2. 提倡: 讲礼貌、互助……‎ 注意:‎ ‎1. 词数80个左右; ‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯; ‎ ‎3. 开头和结尾已为你写好, 不计入总词数。‎ Dear friends, ‎ As is known to all, our school is launching a campaign against bad habits in order to build a civilized campus. _____________________________________________‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________ ‎ That’s all. Thank you!‎ 16‎ 第二节（满分25分）‎ 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。‎ Jatin and his younger sister, Neha, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks (盯着他们). ‎ One day, Jatin took Neha’s shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Neha agreed and the two decided to share Jatin’s running shoes. Neha’s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Jatin. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Jatin often arrived late and was warned by the school. ‎ A long distance race was going to be held for the boys in the city. When Jatin learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes. ‎ The day of race arrived. Jatin had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Neha and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Jatin from behind and Jatin crashed to the ground. ‎ Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. ____ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home in no time. ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ 16‎ ‎2020-2021学年上期永定一中高三第二次阶段测评英语试题答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ ‎1. ACACB 6～10. BCCAB 11～15. ABCBA 16～20. CAACB 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）‎ ‎21. DBABA 26. BCACD 31. BBDAA 36. DGABE 第三部分　语言知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)‎ 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)‎ ‎41.DACCD 46.BACDC 51. DABCA 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎56. possibly 57. and 58. dating 59. offers 60. on ‎ ‎61. itself 62. to get 63. applicants 64. where 65. exams; ‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（满分15分）One possible version：‎ Dear friends, ‎ As is known to all, our school is launching a campaign against bad habits in order to build a civilized campus. But I have noticed that a great many of bad behaviors still exist on our campus, which does great harm to the image of our school. ‎ Therefore, I strongly suggest that we students stop throwing rubbish everywhere. Besides, no one should make dirty remarks or waste food. Such bad manners as smoking and fighting should also be removed from our campus. Meanwhile, we should conduct ourselves well at any time. We are also supposed to promote the spirit of helping each other. ‎ Once again I’m here earnestly calling on everyone to take action and contribute to making our school a nicer place. ‎ That’s all. Thank you!‎ 第二节（满分25分）One possible version：‎ Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this crucial point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. Finally, he was the fourth one to dash across the finish line. Jatin couldn’t help sobbing at the thought of letting his sister down. But much to his surprise, the runner who collided with him was disqualified for breaking the rule and Jatin won the third prize. Jatin felt overjoyed and relieved during the award ceremony, holding the shoes close to his chest. ‎ Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home in no time. On his arrival, Jatin found Neha was walking about outside nervously and anxiously. “Neha, see what I have got for you.” Jatin said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Neha saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Jatin. “Thank you! Jatin.” Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.‎ 16‎ 高考英语听力模拟试题（一）‎ Text 1 M:Vera, I want to invite Mr. Johnson for the opening ceremony of our company, but I can’t remember his address.‎ W: Me, either, Joe. But I think his friend Jim can give you his address.‎ Text 2‎ M: Do you need a ride? I’m going to the library at our school.‎ W: Thank you! My appointment with the professor is three hours later and I want to finish the grocery shopping first.‎ Text 3‎ M: Did you remember to bring the book which I lent you?‎ W: I’m sorry. It completely slipped my mind. I promise I’ll bring it tomorrow.‎ Text 4‎ M: Leila, is this really coffee? I have never seen you drinking any coffee.‎ W: I rarely do. But my neighbor’s quarrel kept me awake most of the night and I have a major exam today.‎ Text 5‎ M: Have you ever heard of the X Future Restaurant?‎ W: Yeah. It has amazed customers with its technology. The dishes are served and delivered by robots instead of humans.‎ Text 6‎ W: Hey, what are you doing with my trees? Get off that ladder.‎ M: Listen. Even though the trees are in your yard, some of the branches hang over into mine, and I’m getting tired of picking up all the branches that fall off during storms. And the walnuts off this tree damaged my lawnmower.‎ W: Still. You can’t cut off those branches.‎ M: Well, I check the law regarding this issue, and I’m well within my rights.‎ W: I’m not sure about that. Anyway, It’s just not right. You didn’t say anything to us about it...‎ M: I don’t have to!‎ Text 7‎ M: Hello. Can you please send someone to pick up my laundry from my room?‎ W: Sure. Would you like me to send the laundry staff right now or later?‎ M: Well, I’m leaving to go on a fishing trip with my friends in thirty minutes. So, if you could send someone in the next twenty minutes, that would be great.‎ W: Sure, sir. That won’t be a problem. What’s your room number?‎ 16‎ M: My room number is 218. By the way, when can I have my clothes back? I’m leaving on Saturday.‎ W: Well, today is Thursday. It usually takes a day, so your clothes will be ready to collect tomorrow evening. Is that all right? M: OK. Thank you.‎ Text 8‎ M: Amy, how are you doing?‎ W: Well, school is so crazy these days. And when I’m not at school, I’m at work.‎ M: Hey, listen. I’m getting together with Sara and Paul tonight. We’re going out to eat and then catch a movie. Why not come with us? W: I’d love to, but I have to prepare for a test.‎ M: Oh, come on. We are planning on having dinner around 6:30 and then seeing a movie at 7:30.‎ W: I... I don’t think I can go. I haven’t been feeling well lately.‎ M: Yeah, because you study too much. Come on. We will have a fun time and it’s Sara’s birthday, too. We are having a birthday party after the movie. It will be over at around 10:30 and you’ll be home half an hour later.‎ W: Oh, okay. M:Great. I will pick you up at six.‎ Text 9‎ W: Jackie, class is over. Why are you still here?‎ M: Oh, I want to stay for a while and read this new book I just bought. Have you ever heard of the author John Grisham?‎ W: Yeah! He’s a lawyer who has written many books based on his knowledge of the legal system. His books give a lot of information on how the legal system works.‎ M: I like his books. His special sense of humor makes the characters very entertaining.‎ W: Yes. And he knows how to adapt his writing style to each situation. That is probably one of the reasons for his success.‎ M: His success is an example of the importance of education. His mother put a lot of emphasis on his education. W: Did you read all of his books?‎ M: No, I only read his legal fiction. I’m interested in learning about the legal system, and I hope to change my major from psychology to law.‎ W: You should have a try. Oh, it is almost 3 o’clock! My mother is going to wait for me at the school gate, so I need to go now. See you later!‎ Text 10‎ W: Some years ago, Andre found himself staring at the body of a dead whale on a beach in the Canary Islands. It was obvious that the animal had been struck violently by a ship. After surveying the whales which lived in the area and measuring the increase of sound pollution from ships, he found there was a link. The whales had become dull to the noise of approaching boats and were being struck by them. Andre has spent 20 years developing an advanced system to better understand why incidents like this happen. His underwater microphones have exposed a world of deafening sound.‎ ‎ What can be done? One solution is to change shipping routes to courses where ships are less likely to meet animals. It’s also possible to slow ships down to 18 kilometers per hour or less, which is less likely to seriously injure a whale.“The ocean is not our world,” comments Andre. But it is ours to 1ook after. ‎ 16‎ And thanks to his work, we can better understand the effects of subsea sound pollution.‎ 16‎