【英语】湖北省荆门一中2019-2020学年高一下学期6月测试试题

【英语】湖北省荆门一中2019-2020学年高一下学期6月测试试题

湖北省荆门一中2019-2020学年高一下学期6月测试 英语试题 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。‎ ‎1. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. At a zoo. B. In a library. C. In a drugstore.‎ ‎2. What will the man do next?‎ A. Change some money. ‎ B. Take the food home. ‎ C. Sit and eat his meal.‎ ‎3. What does the woman suggest?‎ A. Buying a computer. B. Hiring an assistant. C. Starting a business.‎ ‎4. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. The weather. B. The scenery. C. The traffic.‎ ‎5. When did the man see the film?‎ A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.‎ 笫二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独内。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，回答笫6、7题。‎ ‎6. Who is the newcomer?‎ A. David Cook. B. Joey Sanders. C. Liam Neeson.‎ ‎7. What is the newcomer’s position in the company?‎ A. He is a film director.‎ B. He is a program manager.‎ C. He is a department head.‎ 听第7段材料，回答笫8至10题。‎ ‎8. What does the woman do?‎ A. She’s a secretary. B. She’s a hotel maid. C. She’s a salesperson.‎ ‎9. What is the man going to do?‎ A. Change the sheets. B. Have breakfast. C. Meet his friends.‎ ‎10. What does the man ask the woman to do at the end of the conversation?‎ A. Take the plate away.‎ B. Bring some towels.‎ C. Turn on the light.‎ 听第8段材料，回答笫11至13题。‎ ‎11. Why does Jessica make the call?‎ A. To look for her passport.‎ B. To apply for a credit card.‎ C. To ask for the manager.‎ ‎12. Where will Jessica go right after the phone call?‎ A. The bank. B. Her home. C. The supermarket.‎ ‎13. How does the man sound?‎ A. Helpful. B. Nervous. C. Surprised.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ ‎14. What is the man doing?‎ A. Placing an order. B. Selling insurance. 　C. Conducting an interview.‎ ‎15. What did Leaney study for a degree?‎ A. Finance. B. Education. C. Public Relations.‎ ‎16. What is an advantage of a smaller business according to Leaney?‎ A. Greater contributions to the neighborhood.‎ B. Closer employer-employee relationship.‎ C. More flexibility in providing services.‎ ‎17. What is Leaney’s plan for the next two weeks?‎ A. To visit her parents.‎ B. To call her relatives.‎ C. To finish her work.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. What is the purpose of the talk?‎ A. To present a prize. B. To introduce a lecturer. C. To recommend a book.‎ ‎19. Where is Russel working now?‎ A. In Oxford. B. In Chicago. C. In Virginia.‎ ‎20. What does Russel think of sleep?‎ A. It’s seldom studied.‎ B. It’s just a waste of time.‎ C. It’s of great importance.‎ 第二部分　阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。‎ A However exciting space travel sounds, astronauts must still suffer with bad food. Now, food in space has to be dehydrated (使脱水) or pre-cooked and stored. This means astronauts aren’t really eating fresh food.‎ New technology may change this. Scientific American reports that a specially-designed oven will be sent into space this autumn with NASA’s NG-12 cargo (货物) mission (太空飞行任务).‎ Far from the common vacuum-packed (真空包装的) meals, astronauts may get to enjoy freshly baked cookies before the end of 2019.‎ Why aren’t they baking cookies in space already? For one thing, there’s the risk of a fire. Engineers also have to overcome the challenge of microgravity (微重力), which prevents heat from circling inside ovens the same way it does on Earth.‎ Astronauts will still have to wait a while before they can have their cookies, though. After baking, the results will be sent back to Earth for safety testing. If successful, this will be the first oven to bake food in space.‎ ‎“I believe ... that will be game-changing for both science and astronauts,” food technology ‎ researcher Maeena Naman Shafiee told Scientific American. ‎ One of the main driving forces behind this project has been NASA’s 2018 research into the effects of “confinement (封闭) and isolation (隔离)”. Unlike on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts traveling out of Earth’s orbit (轨道) may not be able to speak to their loved ones on future missions, which could lead to negative feelings.‎ It’s hoped that the chance to bake and sense familiar smells can bring joy to crews (宇航人员).‎ ‎“Is the ISS going to smell like fresh-baked cookies? We don’t know,” said NanoRacks’ communications manager Abby Dickes. “But that’s a feeling we all know and love ... that will make someone feel at home.”‎ Baking cookies in space would mark an important step, offering a small comfort in the difficult and unfamiliar environment of space travel. Astronauts have already grown plants aboard the ISS.‎ With commercial (商业的) space travel now being planned, who knows what other developments may surprise us in the future?‎ ‎21.What can the new technology help astronauts to do in space?‎ A. Enjoy fresh cookies.‎ B. Store more food.‎ C. Quickly prepare food.‎ D. Cook many different kinds of home-made meals.‎ ‎22. Why is it difficult to bake cookies in space?‎ A. It’s difficult and costly to send food into space.‎ B. Microgravity stops food from staying in one place.‎ C. Baking cookies in space would pollute the spaceships.‎ D. It is hard to heat food properly because of microgravity.‎ ‎23. What was the main purpose of the cookie project?‎ A. To improve astronauts’ health.‎ B. To make improvements in space travel.‎ C. To encourage more people to travel to space.‎ D. To make space travel more comfortable for astronauts.‎ B A foreign degree was once believed to be a sure path to a well-paid job. However, more and more graduates have found that this is not necessarily true.‎ The number of Chinese studying abroad grew at a slower rate in 2018 compared with 2017, according to a recent report released by the Ministry of Education. In 2018, 662,100 Chinese went abroad to study, up 8.83 percent from a year earlier, while the growth rate was 11.7 percent in 2017. ‎ A major reason for the slower growth is that more and more students have realized that overseas study does not necessarily guarantee a well-paid job, reported China Daily.‎ According to a 2018 report by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), about a third of graduate returnees to China earn less than 6,000 yuan a month, while 25 percent make between 6,000 and 8,000 yuan a month.‎ For example, Lucy Liu, a woman from Beijing, was disappointed after being interviewed by a famous film studio in Beijing. She had just finished her postgraduate (研究生) studies in documentary production at New York University in the United States.‎ ‎“The pay would be 150,000 yuan for one documentary, and at best I could finish one documentary a year,” Liu told South China Morning Post.‎ ‎“After spending so much on my studies, I couldn’t accept that pay,” said Liu. She spent about 1 million yuan in tuition (学费) and living expenses while studying abroad.‎ Worse still, it takes over four months for over 50 percent of returned students to land a job, and only 20 percent get job offers before graduation, according to Qi Bin, from Haiwei Career Services, a company that specializes in employment for returnees.‎ Two major reasons are that they often miss the main job-seeking season while they’re abroad and they lack internship (实习) experience, Qi told China Daily.‎ However, this doesn’t mean studying overseas is useless.‎ On the contrary, it may provide students with good language and communication skills, an independent character and a global mindset (思维模式), which are important for their career development, according to Qi.‎ ‎“Studying overseas cannot guarantee everything, but foreign-educated students have great potential, and at some point their break (机遇) will come,” Li Qing, a researcher from CCG, told the South China Morning Post.‎ ‎24.What does the report by the Ministry of Education tell us?‎ A. Fewer students returned to China after studying overseas in 2018.‎ B. The growth of Chinese students studying abroad slowed in 2018.‎ C. Fewer Chinese students went to foreign universities in 2018.‎ D. More Chinese students found good jobs after studying abroad in 2018.‎ ‎25. The example of Lucy Liu proves mainly that ______.‎ A. an overseas degree doesn’t guarantee a good salary B. the cost of studying abroad is too great for an ordinary family C. foreign-educated students earn less than those who studied at home D. it takes a long time to produce a good documentary ‎26. What does Qi Bin think of studying abroad?‎ A. It is a waste of students’ time and money.‎ B. It gives students better internship chances.‎ C. It limits the possibility of students’ getting jobs that interest them.‎ D. It provides students with useful skills for their career development.‎ ‎27. How does Li Qing feel about the future of foreign-educated students?‎ A. Worried. B. Unsure. C. Positive. D. Challenged.‎ C US student Ariana Levin, 15, has an unusual way of memorizing speeches: She turns the words into lyrics and sings them.‎ Then she delivers her speech to the local Gavel Club, which launched (成立) this year to help teenagers to practice public speaking.‎ ‎“I’m very passionate about music,” says Levin, a sophomore (高二学生) at Walt Whitman High School. So forgetting a speech isn’t her main concern. “My main thing is stuttering (口吃),” she says.‎ But monthly rehearsals (彩排), presentations and competitions have taught her to take a moment to pause, she says. In that way, she avoids “ums” or “uhs”, which are noted by a club member given the task.‎ Gavel Clubs are a new initiative (方案) of the Jack and Jill organization in the US. The organization provides opportunities such as leadership development, financial literacy (素养) and ‎ volunteer service for kids aged between 2 and 19 years.‎ ‎“We do group activities to build our character and get us ready for the outside world,” says Chandler Perry, 17, a senior at Friends Academy in New York.‎ ‎“It’s important for children to be able to enjoy public speaking,” says Mondi Kumbula-Fraser, the Eastern regional director overseeing (监督) 59 Jack and Jill chapters (分部). They’ll use the skill in college and job interviews, she says.‎ The students gain confidence in an “open and caring environment,” says Mecca Baker, a mother of twin daughters.‎ On March 10, Perry took part in a competition held by the local chapter.‎ For her speech, Perry talked about pets and what they do for their owners. “The toughest part was the first time I had to get up on the stage,” Perry says. “I told myself this is only three minutes of my life and I only have three minutes to be the best I can be. I feel like this could help me in my future.”‎ Taylor Fernandez, of North Babylon, says that he puts on a suit and tie to give his speeches and that he’s learned to project (投射) his voice and to move around the stage to emphasize (强调) what he has to say.‎ ‎28. What can we know about Ariana Levin from the first four Paragraphs?‎ A. She helps teenagers to practice public speaking.‎ B. She improves her speaking skills in a local club.‎ C. She often forgets words when giving a speech.‎ D. She prefers public speaking to music.‎ ‎29. When students join Jack and Jill, they ______.‎ A. are recommended to take part in speaking competitions B. take one-to-one speech training classes C. can learn some practical skills D. get the chance to become the leader of a chapter ‎30. What is Chandler Perry’s attitude toward the organization?‎ A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Critical.‎ 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。‎ With the news filled with frightening stories about the new corona virus, COVID-19, it's easy to feel anxious. It's natural to have some anxiety about any major disease outbreak,and you are not alone in feeling worried. 31 ‎ Get your information from trustworthy sources. ‎ You are probably seeing a lot of stories about the corona virus and some of them may contain inaccurate or outdated information. 32 To ensure that you are getting accurate and reasonable information, stick to sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.‎ Limit how often you check for news updates to once or twice a day. ‎ ‎ 33 , constantly（频繁地） reading or watching news updates can quickly become overwhelming（压倒性的）. Instead, decide on a specific time to check for updates so you're not thinking about the virus all day. Don't visit news sites or turn on the news outside of these times, and avoid social media if you are seeing too many updates there. ‎ Focus on the fact that most cases are mild and most people recover. ‎ Reports about the corona virus likely sound very scary, so it's understandable that you'd be afraid. 34 Additionally, most people who get very sick will get better, so try not to worry. Finally, some areas don't have any confirmed cases, so you may not be at risk at all.‎ ‎35 ‎ You can help yourself and others feel calmer about the corona virus outbreak by sharing any helpful information you find. If you see a useful update on the corona virus from a reputable news source or government website, post a link on social media or email it to any friend or family members who are worried about the virus.‎ A Share helpful information with friends and family.‎ B While it is good to stay informed C If you want to know the latest information D Fortunately, there are things you can do to put your fears at ease.‎ E However, 80% of the cases are mild and some people don't even realize they're sick.‎ F Additionally, you might encounter some myths on social media.‎ G Firstly, it is vital to get rid of some unnecessary anxiety.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节　完形填空（共20小题； 每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。‎ The books in David’s schoolbag felt like bricks as he ran down the street. What he wanted to do was to play basketball with Eric, 36 his mother told him he would have to return his sister’s books to the library first. He had 37 set foot in a library and he wasn’t about to do so today. He would just 38 the books in the outside return box. But there was a 39 ; it was locked. He went into the building, only a few minutes 40 closing time. He put the books into the return box. And after a brief 41 in the toilet, he would be on his way to the playground to 42 Eric.‎ David stepped out of the toilet and stopped in 43 — the library lights were off. The place was 44 . The doors had been shut. They 45 be opened from the inside, he was trapped(被困) — in a library! He tried to 46 a telephone call, but was unable to 47 . What’s more, the pay phones were on the outside of the building. 48 the sun began to set, he searched for a light and found it. 49 he could see. David wrote on a piece of paper: “ 50 ! I’m TRAPPED inside!” and stuck it to the glass door. 51 , someone passing by would see it. He was surprised to discover that this place was not so unpleasant, 52 . Rows and rows of shelves held books, videos and music. He saw a book about Michael Jordan and took it off the shelf. He settled into a chair and started to 53 .He knew he had to 54 , but now, that didn’t seem to be such a 55 thing.‎ ‎36. A. or B. because C. but D. since ‎ ‎37. A. never B. nearly C. ever D. often ‎38. A. pass B. carry C. take D. drop ‎ ‎39. A. case B. problem C. mistake D. question ‎ ‎40. A. over B. after C. before D. because ‎ ‎41. A. stop B. rest C. walk D. break ‎42. A. visit B. catch C. meet D. greet ‎43. A. delight B. surprise C. anger D. eagerness ‎44. A. lonely B. empty C. noise D. crowded ‎ ‎45. A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t ‎ ‎46. A. make B. fix C. use D. pick ‎ ‎47. A. get on B. get up C. get through D. get in ‎ ‎48. A. As B. If C. Though D. Until ‎49. A. On time B. Now and then C. At last D. By the way ‎50. A. Sorry B. Come C. Hello D. Help ‎51. A. Gradually B. Thankfully C. Truly D. Surely ‎52. A. at most B. after all C. in short D. as usual ‎53. A. read B. play C. write D. watch ‎ ‎54. A. work B. stand C. sleep D. wait ‎55. A. cool B. bad C. strange D. nice 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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。‎ The Verrazano Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, was named after Verrazano, an Italian explorer who sailed into New York Harbor in 1524. 56 (complete) on November 21st, 1964, the bridge joins Brooklyn to Staten Island. The bridge, 57 span is about 4,260 feet, is so long that the shape of the earth had to be taken 58 account by its designer, Othmar Ammann. Two great towers 59 (support) four huge cables are built on immense underwater platforms made of steel and concrete, which extend to 60 depth of over 100 feet under the sea. These alone 61 (take) sixteen months to build. Above the surface of the water, the towers rise to a 62 (high) of nearly 700 feet and support the cables from which the bridge has been suspended. Each of the four cables contains 26,108 lengths of wire. 63 has been estimated that if the bridge were packed with cars, it would still only be carrying a 64 (three) of its total capacity. However, size and strength are not the only important things about this bridge. Despite its immensity (巨大), it’s 65 (simple) and elegantly designed, fulfilling its designer's dream to create “an enormous object drawn as faintly as possible”. ‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假如你是李华，你的好友王丽在最近一次考试中成绩下降，不敢面对父母和老师。请你用英语给她写封信，给出你的建议。‎ 要点如下：1. 对她的现状表示担忧；2. 心态很重要，自心是关键；3. 烦恼时找父母或老师寻求帮助；4. 改变学习方法。‎ 注意：1. 词数100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25）‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ The darkness was gathering as she wobbled（颤颤巍巍）in high heels （高跟鞋）along the side of the highway. The car had come to an unexpected stop, and like a normal teenager she did the only thing she could think of...get out and walk.‎ It was cold and late, and home was far away. This could be a long night. If only someone would stop and offer her a ride. She prayed for help and dragged herself forward.‎ The lights of a truck shone from behind as it approached. "Maybe he will stop," she hoped. The brake lights flashed on as it stopped. Next moment, the car door opened. A wordless invitation was extended and she understood. Without hesitation, the girl climbed up into the seat and closed the door. Slowly the truck pulled back onto the road and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again.‎ I woke up in a cold sweat, frightened. Was it a dream or was it a vision? It was unbelievably real, and the girl was my daughter! I jumped from my bed and ran to her room. Her bed was empty.‎ I stood in horror trying to think why she hadn't come home. As the mental fog began to lift, I remembered she was visiting her friend that evening. Perhaps she stayed there for the night. It was 1:30 a.m., but I raced to the phone and dialed a number.‎ ‎"Hello?" The voice was heavy with sleep.‎ ‎"Hey. Sorry to wake you. Becki didn't come home tonight and I was wondering if she stayed at ‎ your place."‎ ‎"No, she left here a few hours ago. She should have been home at least by midnight!" The voice on the other end began to reflect my own panic.‎ Over the next forty-five minutes I alternated between lying in pray and pacing the floor in anxiety.‎ At 2:15 a.m. lights appeared as a car turned up our long driveway. I could tell immediately that it was not my daughter's car.‎ 注意：‎ ‎1 所续写短文词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词；‎ ‎3 续写部分分为两段， 每段的开头语已为你写好；‎ ‎4 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。‎ Paragraph 1:‎ My face pressed against the window and found it was hard to breathe. ____________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ss_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2:‎ ‎"Mom, she gave me a ride home." Becki said. _________________________________________‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ 第一部分 听力 ‎1-5. BCB AB 6-10 BCBCA 11-15 ABACA 16-20 CABAC 第二部分 阅读理解 ‎21-23 ADD 24-27 BADC 28-30 BCC 31-35 DFBEA 第三部分 英语知识运用 ‎ 完形填空 ‎36 – 40 CADBC 41 – 45 ACBBA 46 – 50 ACACD 51 – 55 DBADB 语法填空 ‎56. Completed 57. whose 58. into 59. supporting 60. a ‎61. took 62. height 63. It 64. third 65. simply 第四部分 写作 第一节 应用文写作 Dear Wang Li,‎ I am sorry to hear that you feel disappointed at your falling grades, which is very common in the process of study. ‎ Your attitude towards your grades has a great effect on your study. It is known that confidence is the key to success, so you should build up confidence in yourself. What’s more, whenever you have bad feelings or troubles, you can turn to your teachers or parents. In addition, it is very necessary to consider changing your learning strategies.‎ In conclusion, get rid of your pressure and work hard, and you will achieve your goal.‎ Best wishes!‎ ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua 第二节 续写 My face pressed against the window and found it was hard to breathe. The car pulled in front of the house, out of it emerged my precious daughter, making her way up the steps. Tears stinging my eyes, I threw open the door, pulled her inside and hugged her tightly. The dream was just too real and I could hardly believe I was now having my daughter in my hug. I wondered if it was ‎ because my pray was answered. Then through my blurred vision I saw a lady stepping out of the car.‎ ‎"Mom, she gave me a ride home." Becki said. "My car broke down on the highway and if she hadn’t given me a ride, I would never have made it home in my high heels at midnight." she continued, exposing her blistered ankles. My heart shuddered at the thought of what panic she experienced when she staggered alone along the dark highway at night. She must be an angel for Becki! I approached the lady and invited her inside. Now, I was definitely grateful to her for extending a helping hand.‎ 录音稿 ‎(Text 1) ‎ W: So you need some information on animal cells. Check the top shelf and you may find what you want.‎ M: Oh, I see. May I borrow one for a day or two?‎ W: Sorry, the reference books（参考书） are not for lending.‎ ‎(Text 2) ‎ M: I’d like a chicken roll, an order of fries, and a chocolate shake.‎ W: For here or to go? ‎ M: I’ll eat here. And here’s twenty dollars.‎ ‎(Text 3) ‎ M: I think we should replace that old computer. ‎ W: Em, the old computer. Why not get an assistant too? Our business is growing fast. ‎ ‎(Text 4) ‎ W: Oh, another windy day! It’s dusty everywhere and I can hardly see anything. It must be dangerous to drive on such days.‎ M: Yes. It’s been like this for a week.‎ ‎(Text 5) ‎ W: Did you see the film on Wednesday?‎ M: No, I went on Thursday night. Did you … on Wednesday?‎ W: I was going to, but couldn’t make it. I think I will go on Saturday night. ‎ ‎(Text 6) ‎ W: Hey, Michael. Did you hear about the newcomer?‎ M: Who?‎ W: We girls just call him Liam Neeson, because he looks so much like him from the film Schindler’s List.‎ M: Oh, you mean Joey Sanders. He is the new head of the marketing department.‎ W: Is he? I thought he was in your department, taking David Cook’s place in charge of the I’m One of Three program.‎ M: As a matter of fact, I’m head of the I’m One of Three program now. ‎ ‎(Text 7) ‎ W: May I come in, sir? ‎ M: Yes. Thanks for coming so quickly. ‎ W: Certainly, sir. How can I help you?‎ M: I’d like some fresh towels in the bathroom. ‎ W: I’ll get them immediately. Would you like me to also change the sheets?‎ M: Excellent. Oh, by the way, I can never find the light switch(开关) when I get back in the evening. ‎ W: I’ll make sure to leave the lamp on after I finish cleaning up.‎ M: That’s good to hear. Well, it’s time for me to see my friends. ‎ W: Enjoy your day, sir. ‎ M: Oh, I will. Just a second, could you also take out the plate with this morning’s breakfast?‎ W: Yes, sir. I’ll take it with me when I finish tidying up. ‎ ‎(Text 8) ‎ M: Mega Bank services. Good morning.‎ W: Ah, good morning. My name is Jessica Meghani. I was in your bank earlier this morning and I’m wondering if I dropped my passport while I was there. Has anybody found a passport by any chance?‎ M: Hold on a moment. I’ll check for you. Hello?‎ W: Hello!‎ M: Yes. One of our customers has just handed in a passport.‎ W: Oh, thank goodness for that. ‎ M: When exactly did you lose your passport?‎ W: Oh, I didn’t notice until about half an hour ago, but I was in the bank at about 9:30 this morning.‎ M: Have you lost anything else?‎ W: Anything else? No, I don’t think I have.‎ M: Something you used in the bank.‎ W: Oh, my goodness. My credit card is gone as well.‎ M: Yes. You left your credit card on the counter.‎ W: Now I’m in the supermarket. I’ll come and pick them up after I’ve taken the shopping home.‎ M: That will be fine. Remember to bring some photo identification with you.‎ W: OK. See you in a moment and thanks.‎ M: See you later.‎ ‎(Text 9) ‎ M: Hello, can I speak to Ms. Leaney?‎ W: This is Leaney. May I know who’s calling?‎ M: I’m Adam Watt from the Seven Star Insurance Company. Thank you for your interest in our company. I need some more information from your side.‎ W: Oh, sure, Mr. Watt, please go ahead.‎ M: You’ve got a degree in Finance. Why did you apply for this job?‎ W: I read the job description and discovered a few interesting programs that I’d like to be a part of. They are challenging yet rewarding, just the sort of things I consider to fit me best.‎ M: I see. But given your educational background, wouldn’t you want to work for some bigger companies?‎ W: I prefer smaller companies to bigger ones, because a smaller business has the ability to be more flexible in its service offerings. In a small company, we can provide our customers with the exact service that they need. By doing this, we can form a closer relationship with our customers as if they were our neighbors or relatives.‎ M: That’s very interesting. When will you be available for employment?‎ W: In two weeks. I’ve promised my parents a ten-day visit. I can start work immediately after I’m back.‎ M: Great! I will call you back in a couple of days about our final decision.‎ W: OK. Thank you very much.‎ ‎(Text 10) ‎ W: Sleep is of the dead. Sleep is a criminal waste of time. That’s not me talking. That’s two famous people, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison. But tonight, we have an equally well-known person, who disagrees with such ideas. He is Russell Foster. He is one of this country’s living scientists in sleep studies and the freethinking lecturer of the year. Russell is a man who thinks deeply and sleeps deeply, and he wants us to stop seeing sleep as an inconvenience, something to be gotten through, a man who wants us to take sleep as the most important behavioral experience that we have. Russell has been doing this research for decades at the University of Virginia, Chicago and now at Oxford. But his work also takes him beyond the lab. Through videos and popular books, Russell has become a public speaker for sleep. And tonight’s lecture is about his research. Please welcome Russell Foster.‎