2018-2019学年浙江省台州市书生中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年浙江省台州市书生中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题 Word版

台州市书生中学 2018学年第一学期 高二英语第一次月考试卷 ‎ 命题人：张 仁 （满分：150分 考试时间：120 分钟） 2018.10‎ ‎ 本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两个部分。注意事项： ‎ ‎ 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎ 2．在答选择题时，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡 皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试题卷上，否则无效。‎ ‎ 第 I 卷 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）‎ 第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)‎ ‎ 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选 ‎ 出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. Where does the conversation take place?‎ ‎ A. At a bookstore. B. At a library. C. In a classroom.‎ ‎2. Why doesn' t the man wear a jacket?‎ ‎ A. He forgot to bring it. B. He didn't have any time to look for it.‎ ‎ C. He didn't know it would be cold.‎ ‎3. What is the man’s problem?‎ ‎ A. He’s parked in the wrong place. B. He can’t see the sign clearly.‎ ‎ C. He has no patience to wait for his wife.‎ ‎4. Who kept the school record before the sports meeting?‎ ‎ A. The man. B. Ben. C. Billy.‎ ‎5. How much should the woman pay for four cloth bags?‎ ‎ A. 120 yuan. B. 110 yuan. C. 55 yuan.‎ 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. Who’s able to come to the party?‎ ‎ A. Tom. B. Lily. C. Ruby.‎ ‎7. When is the party to be held?‎ ‎ A. This evening. B. Tomorrow night. C. The day after tomorrow.‎ 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。‎ ‎8．When will the speakers go to the gym?‎ ‎ A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.‎ ‎9. What do the speakers decide to do first?‎ ‎ A. Meet for lunch. B. Make an exercise plan. C. Go to the gym.‎ 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。‎ ‎10. Why is the man at the shop?‎ ‎ A. To order a mobile phone for his wife. B. To have a mobile phone repaired.‎ ‎ C. To get a mobile phone changed.‎ ‎11. What color does the man want?‎ ‎ A. Black. B. Red. C. Orange.‎ ‎12. What will the man do afterwards?‎ ‎ A. Make a phone call. B. Wait until further notice. C. Come again the next day.‎ 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。‎ ‎13. How long will the street be closed according to the woman?‎ ‎ A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For ten days.‎ ‎14. What does the man want to do?‎ ‎ A. Call the film director. B. Write to the mayor. C. Watch the movie being made.‎ ‎15. What happened last time a movie was made?‎ ‎ A. The man had to move out for a while. B. The man’s guests couldn’t find hotel rooms.‎ ‎ C. The man had to reschedule his meeting.‎ ‎16. How does the woman feel about the film shooting?‎ ‎ A. It will cost the city a lot of money. B. It will take a long time to ‎ make.‎ ‎ C. It will be good for the local economy.‎ 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。‎ ‎17. What is the speaker explaining?‎ ‎ A. A weekly timetable. B. A book review. C. A visit plan.‎ ‎18. Where does the speech probably take place?‎ ‎ A. In a library. B. In a laboratory. C. In a classroom.‎ ‎19. What will the students practise on Wednesday?‎ ‎ A. Reading and writing. B. Listening and speaking. C. Grammar and computer.‎ ‎20. How long is the library open every weekday afternoon?‎ ‎ A. Two and a half hours. B. Three and a half hours. C. Three hours.‎ 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）‎ 第一节（共 10 个小题；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，并在答题卷上将该选项涂黑。‎ A ‎ At 27, after serving in World War II, I dreamed of owning a piece of land. So I moved from central Illinois to Shelbina, Missouri, and bought 236 acres for $6,000. The plot of land was situated on a dirt road and was half farmland and half trees, with an old house that had no running water or electricity. Obviously, it was not what you’d call prime real estate. But it was mine.‎ ‎ I was alone for the first time in my life, and I found it liberating. My days were filled from dawn until dusk with plowing and planting corn. Dinnertime came and went, and I barely remembered to eat.‎ ‎ I wouldn’t say I was a great success at farming in Missouri. However, when I went to the store to buy some plowshares, I met a nice woman named Claudette working behind the counter. I also ran into her at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Shelbina each week. I found out later that her manager kept asking her about “that tall boy (and eligible bachelor) from Illinois living out in the country in an old house with ‎ no water, no electricity and no housekeeper.”‎ Claudette and her sister soon visited my farm and put up some curtains. To show my appreciation, I took Claudette out for a ride in my 2½-ton Studebaker truck. We married in 1954 and have now been together for more than 62 years!‎ ‎ I later sold the Missouri farm for a $3,500 profit and bought 40 acres in Illinois. For many reasons, buying the Missouri farm was a good idea. I will always cherish memories of owning the farm and meeting my beloved.‎ ‎21.When the author bought the plot of land in Shelbina, ________.‎ ‎ A. it was well equipped B. he was unsatisfied with it ‎ C. it was not a real estate D. he worked very hard on it ‎22. The underlined word “liberating” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by the word ________.‎ ‎ A. upset B. interesting C. free D. boring ‎23. The author regards buying the Missouri farm as a good idea because _______.‎ ‎ A. he was able to sell it at the price of $3,500‎ ‎ B. he could recall plenty of experiences in his own farm ‎ C. he got the chance to meet his wife working at a church in Shelbina then ‎ D. he could purchase another house in Illinois as a result of successful farming B It was New Year’s Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He raised his sad eyes towards the deep blue sky, where the stars were floating like white lilies (百合) on the surface of a clear calm lake. Then he cast them on the earth, where few more hopeless people than himself now moved towards their certain goal ---- the tomb. He had already passed sixty of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and regret. Now his health was poor, his mind vacant, his heart sorrowful, and his old ages short of comforts.‎ ‎ The days of his youth appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the two roads --- one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, covered with flowers, fruits and filled with soft, sweet songs; the other leading to a deep, dark cave, which was endless, where poison flowed ‎ instead of water and where devils and poisonous snakes hissed (发出嘶嘶声) and crawled.‎ He looked towards the sky and cried painfully, “Oh youth, return! Oh, my father, place me once more at the entrance to life, and I’ll choose the better way!” But both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.‎ He saw the lights flowing away in the darkness. These were the days of his wasted life; he saw a star fall from the sky and disappeared, and this was the symbol of himself. His regret, which was like a sharp arrow, struck deeply into his heart. Then he remembered his friends in his childhood, who entered on life together with him. But they had made their way to success and were now honored and happy on this New Year’s Night.‎ The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents’ early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. With shame and grief he dared no longer look towards that heaven where his father lived. His darkened eyes were full of tears, and he burst out a desperate cry: “Come back, my early days! Come back!”‎ And his youth did return, for all this was only a dream which he had on New Year’s Night. He was still young though his faults were real; he had not yet entered the deep, dark cave, and he was still free to walk on the road which leads to the peaceful and sunny land.‎ Those who still wander on the entrance of life, hesitating to choose the bright road, remember that when years are passed and your feet stumble on the dark mountains, you will cry bitterly, but in vain: “Oh youth, return! Oh, give me back my early days!”‎ ‎24. Which of the following best shows the theme of this passage?‎ ‎ A. It’s never too late for one to mend his way. ‎ B. One false step can lead to a great error.‎ ‎ C. It’s too late to regret when a bad choice is made. ‎ D. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.‎ ‎25. Which of the following about the man is NOT true?‎ ‎ A. In the dream, he was one of the most hopeless people approaching death.‎ ‎ B. His father once allowed him the freedom to choose the way to life.‎ ‎ C. He remembered his loving parents and joyful friends in his dream.‎ ‎ D. Though he did nothing wrong, the dream taught him a good lesson.‎ ‎26. Which of the following show the man’s feelings in his dream?‎ ‎ a. sad b. sorrowful c. peaceful d. painful e. angry ‎ ‎ f. regretful g. shameful h. joyful i. desperate A. abcdfg B. abdfgi C. adefgi D. bdfghi C ‎ It used to be a matter of fact when Peter Pan — a character from James Matthew Barrie’s 1911 book — said:“All children, except one, grow up.”‎ ‎ But this “fact” doesn’t seem to apply to today’s world anymore.‎ ‎ According to the NPD Group, a US market research company, sales of toys to adults in the UK increased by more than 20 percent in 2016, three times the pace of the children’s toy market itself. These toys ranged from puzzles and Lego building sets to vehicle models and action figures. And more than half of the sales came from millennials — people born between the 1980s and 2000s.‎ ‎ “Adults of the 21st century are channeling their inner child, one toy at a time,” commented website Koreaboo. This is also why these adults are sometimes referred to as “kidults”.‎ ‎ According to Frederique Tutt, an analyst at NPD, the motivation of these grown-ups is to escape the stress of today’s fast-paced world. They are driven toward the more immediate pleasures brought by toys than those brought by, say, getting a promotion, which is far less easy to achieve.‎ ‎ “It reminds me of the playful side of life,” Rob Willner, a 25-year-old PhD student in the UK, told The Telegraph when talking about his love for Lego, which he said brings him both comfort and entertainment.‎ ‎ Despite this, some social scientists see the trend as disturbing. To Frank Furendi, a professor at the University of Kent in the UK, the fact that so many adults are pursuing “the thrills of youth” is the evidence that “adulthood has got nothing attractive about it anymore”, he told The New York Times. “That’s actually quite ‎ sad.”‎ ‎ But scientists are probably just worrying too much. According to Canadian comic book artist Todd McFarlane, collecting toys could simply be a way for people to express their individuality. “It’s just pop culture stuff. It’s stuff that says, ‘I like a little of this and I like a little of that’,” he told ABC News. “It’s no big deal.”‎ ‎ So now that over 100 years have passed since Peter Pan, perhaps it’s time to introduce a new “fact”, as stated in the tagline (标语) of the UK fashion brand KIDULT: “Growing old is mandatory (被迫的), but growing up is optional.”‎ ‎27. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 imply?‎ ‎ A. Something old is not suitable for a new world.‎ ‎ B. Many adults still have some childlike features.‎ ‎ C. All children grow up as they become adults.‎ ‎ D. It’s difficult for some children to grow up in today’s world.‎ ‎28. Which of the following statements is true?‎ ‎ A. Frederique Tutt believes that some adults enjoy playing with children’s toys to escape the stress.‎ ‎ B. Rob Willner believes that the pleasure brought by toys is easier to achieve.‎ ‎ C. Frank Furendi believes that the thrill of youth does not attract adults.‎ ‎ D. Todd McFarlane is worrying too much about collecting toys.‎ ‎29. What is the writer’s attitude towards the trend of growing kidults?‎ ‎ A. Supportive B. Doubtful C. Critical D. Indifferent ‎30. What can be the best title for the passage?‎ ‎ A. Growing Old Or Growing Up B. Toys Sales On The Rise ‎ C. Staying Young Forever D. Kidults In Fashion Again 第二节（共 5 个小题；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。‎ What is a big dream? 31 Or, is a big dream something that provides only entertainment? Children dream big dreams, but there are three barriers to realizing ‎ dreams. They often kill them before they ever have a chance to grow.‎ The Self Immediately following the birth of a big dream, a negative self-talk takes over and gives all the reasons why it cannot happen. This inside voice is the ego (自我) . It’s there for protecting and should be listened to. 32 Most people are influenced by the inside voice. That’s why only a handful of people make their dreams come true.‎ ‎ 33‎ Family and friends are a lot like the ego. They want to protect those they love, so they will often list all the reasons why the big dreams won’t come true. Sometimes, family and friends destroy dreams of those they love most, out of their own fear of being left behind.‎ The World If one gets past the first two barriers, one has to face the world. 34 In the past, big dreams were locked up and sometimes even killed when they were shown to the world. Fortunately, in most of the world today, big dreams just get laughed at.‎ The way to realize a big dream is with confidence and action. When children have confidence and then take action, they will be ready to accept any failure. The truth is that every great dreamer whose dreams have never seen the light of success knows failure well. 35 ‎ A. Family and friends.‎ B. How big Dreams die.‎ C. Does a big dream show one’s failure?‎ D. They simply fail until they succeed.‎ E. It is the last and the most terrible barrier.‎ F. Sometimes it is right, but more often it is wrong.‎ G. And their big dream is to be a rock star or a famous artist.‎ 第三部分:语言运用（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，掌握其大意，然后从第 36-55 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该选项标号涂黑。‎ ‎ For me personally, I could write for days about many different situations where adversity (逆境) 36 my life. Now let me tell you one experience where I almost let ‎ adversity 37 .‎ ‎ We had a glass studio, which was located 50 feet from our home. A couple of years ago we experienced an 38 winter; we had a lot of snow and ice. The 39 of the ice and snow 40 the roof on our studio, taking with it one of our sources of income. 41 it did fall down, we got on the roof and tried to 42 the snow and ice, but when you have 5 feet of ice and temperatures of minus 20 Celsius, it was pretty 43 to do.‎ ‎ We had a partner come in to help us try to 44 the roof by supporting. In the end, there was 45 that could be done. The roof came down. We had moved a lot of our goods and tools from the studio 46 we lost a lot also: glass, kilns, workbenches, to name only a few of the items. It was a 47 experience.‎ ‎ Here we were in the middle of winter with our studio collapsed. We couldn't work as we had almost 48 all the material in a building we were not using. We could have done one of two things: we could simply say that we can no longer 49 our glass business. Let me tell you that this was certainly a thought that 50 our mind. Or we could find a way to get our studio back up and running.‎ ‎ We picked the 51 option. We had a large barn that we were not using. So we renovated (翻新) the barn, 52 our working area and today we have a nicer studio than we 53 had. If the adversity we were 54 had not happened, we probably would 55 be working in the old studio — a studio that was less efficient.‎ ‎36. A. promoted B. influenced C. destroyed D. prevented ‎37. A. suffer B. escape C. win D. work ‎38. A. awkward B. awesome C. agreeable D. awful ‎39. A. size B. height C. weight D. temperature ‎40. A. collapsed B. limited C. pressed D. struck ‎41. A. Before B. Unless C. Although D. When ‎42. A. replace B. reduce C. recycle D. remove ‎43. A. worthwhile B. tough C. rewarding D. annoying ‎44. A. examine B. test C. secure D. restore ‎45. A. something B. enough C. all D. nothing ‎46. A. for B. but C. or D. so ‎47. A. vain B. valid C. disastrous D. treasured ‎48. A. displayed B. arranged C. piled D. presented ‎49. A. predict B. conduct C. instruct D. quit ‎50. A. approached B. crossed C. cleared D. comforted ‎51. A. latter B. former C. easier D. further ‎52. A. evaluated B. redesigned C. organized D. reserved ‎53. A. desperately B. hopefully C. eventually D. previously ‎54. A. faced with B. concerned about C. cautious about D. aware of ‎55. A. ever B. already C. even D. still 第 II 卷 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第三部分:语言运用（共两节,满分 45 分 ）‎ 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。‎ ‎ Jane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934 in London and grew up in Bournemouth on the southern coast of England. Since her 56 (child), Jane Goodall had wanted to work with animals in 57 (they) own environment. In 1960, she went to Africa to study chimps, 58 helped people understand how much they behave like humans. She spent years 59 (observe) and recording their 60 (day) activities.‎ ‎ For 40 years, Jane 61 (help) the rest of the world understand and respect the life of these animals. She has argued that wild animals should be left in 62 wild and not used 63 entertainment or advertisements. Her studies show the many striking similarities 64 humans and chimpanzees. Her success shows that women can live in the forest as men 65 . She inspires those who want to cheer the achievements of women.‎ 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）‎ ‎ 假定你是李华，最近你发现有学生将共享单车停到了校园内并且上了私锁。请你就此现象，写一份倡议书发表在校英文报上，倡议同学们文明使用共享单车。‎ 内容提示： 1. 共享单车带给人们的便利；‎ ‎ 2. 如何正确使用共享单车。‎ 注意: 1. 词数 80 左右；‎ ‎ 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 参考词汇：共享单车：shared bikes ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ ‎ ‎_____________________________________________(此处可以打草稿)‎ ‎ Li Hua 第二节：‎ ‎ 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。‎ ‎ After my mother passed away and my brother went to study in New Zealand, the first thing that I really felt different was the dinner table. My father and I began eating separately. We went out to dinners with our friends or just ate sandwiches in front of our computers. Then, a few weeks before I was set to leave for university, my father walked downstairs. “You know, I think we should start eating together even if it’s just you and me.” He said. “Your mother would have wanted that.”‎ ‎ It wasn’t perfect----- the meals we made weren’t amazing and we missed Mom and my brother. But there was something special about setting aside time to be with my father. It was a comfortable moment to get away from busy days: an excuse to talk, to think about the day, and recent events. Eating together was a small act, and it needed every little of us ----- and yet it was surely one of the happiest parts of my day. ‎ ‎ Sadly, American hardly eat together anymore. In fact, most American families are reported to eat a single meal together less than five days a week. It’s a pity that so many Americans are missing out on the meaningful time with their loved ones, and it’s even more than that. Not eating together also has negative (消极的) effects both physically and psychologically.‎ ‎ Children who do not eat dinner with their parents at least twice a week were 40% more likely to be overweight compared to those who do. And students who do not eat with their parents are more likely to be truant (逃学的) at school. Just the opposite, children who do eat dinner with their parents five or more days a week are less likely to run away from school without reason. They also report being closer with their parents than children who eat dinner with their parents less often, according to a study conducted by the National Center at Columbia University.‎ 注意: ‎ 1． 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；‎ 2． 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；‎ 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:‎ ‎ There are two big reasons for these negative effects associated with not eating meals together.‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2:‎ ‎ On our last night before I left home to return to school, my father and I went out to our favorite hometown restaurant, a Sichuan place where we always ordered the same thing.________ ‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________(此处可以打草稿)‎ ‎2018学年第一学期台州市书生中学高二第一次考试 英语参考答案 第一部分 听力 ‎1-5 ACACB 6-10 AACAC 11-15 BBABB 16-20 CACBB 第二部分 阅读理解 ‎21-23 DCB 24-26 CDB 27-30 BAAC 31-35 CFAED 第三部分 语言运用 完形填空 ‎36-40 ACDCA 41-45 ADBCD 46-50 BCCBB 51-55 ABDAD 语法填空 ‎56. childhood; 57. their; 58. which; 59. observing; 60. daily; ‎ ‎61. has been helping/has helped; 62. the; 63. for; 64. between; 65. can 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）‎ 第一节 应用文 One possible version:‎ My dear fellow students, ‎ ‎ Recently I’ve noticed shared bikes, parked in our campus, and even own locks are put on them. Shared bikes bring people great convenience as they provide an effective solution to the “last mile” problem. Hence, shared bikes should be left in public for next users. It is morally wrong that we take possession of one for our own selfish interest. I advocate raising our awareness of using shared bikes reasonably so that everyone can benefit from this service. ‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ (86 words)‎ 第二节 续写（略）‎ 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Excuse me, is this novel available? My friend told me she bought it here.‎ M: Sorry, I sold the last copy just a moment ago.‎ Text 2‎ W: Aren’t you cold? Why aren’t you wearing a jacket?‎ M: I overslept this morning, so I ran out of the house without listening to the forecast.‎ Text3‎ W: Sir, did you see the “No Parking” sign ? ‎ M: I won’t be here long. My wife will finish shopping in five minutes.‎ W: Sorry, sir. Not even for one minute! You’ll get fined if you don’t go!‎ Text 4‎ M: The sports meeting was exciting. A boy named Billy broke the record which he set one year ago himself.‎ W: Ben and I witnessed the whole event. It was amazing!‎ Text 5‎ W: I like these cloth bags. How much are they?‎ M: They are 30 yuan each or 55 yuan a pair.‎ Text 6.‎ W: Didn’t we invite Ruby to the party tonight?‎ M: I don’t think she’ll make it.‎ W: Why? Is she busy with anything today?‎ M: She’s an important examination to take part in tomorrow. I’m afraid she’ll prepare for it. By the way, have we invited Tom?‎ W: Yes. And he said he would come.‎ M: What about Lily?‎ W: She has travelling in Hangzhou now. She will not return until next Sunday. ‎ Text 7‎ W：Did you hear that a new gym opened on one of the streets nearby?‎ M：That’s great news! Do you know if the new gym offers Latin Dance classes?‎ W：I’m not sure. I’m planning to go there on Thursday evening to look around. Do you want to join me?‎ M：Let me check my schedule for this week. I’m too busy on Thursday, so can we go on Sunday afternoon instead?‎ W：Sure. We can see what the new gym has to offer, and get some exercise, too. It’s fun to work out in a gym with other people. We might even meet new people with similar hobbies!‎ M：Hold on, let’s see what the gym looks like first before we start planning anything else. Let’s meet at the White Rainbow Café for lunch before we go. It might be the last good meal we eat!‎ W：Good plan!‎ Text 8. ‎ W: Can I help you? ‎ M: Yes. My son bought this mobile phone here for my wife’s birthday. But it doesn’t work. So I’d like to change it for another one. ‎ W: I see. Let me have a look. Well, we’ll be happy to change it for you. But I am afraid we don’t have another red one. ‎ M: Oh? What will I do then? ‎ W: Would you like to choose a different color? We do have this mobile phone in black and orange.‎ M: My wife doesn’t like either of those colors. ‎ W: If you want, we can order another mobile phone just like this one. There wouldn’t be any extra charge for it. ‎ M: That sounds fine. Would you please go ahead and do that? ‎ W: We’d be very happy to but it’ll take at least a week. Maybe ten days. We’ll call you when it comes in. ‎ M: Thank you very much. ‎ W: You are welcome.‎ Text 9‎ W: Jim, did you hear that they’re going to make a new film in our neighborhood? The building manager sent out a letter saying our street will be closed for a week.‎ M: What? That's terrible！‎ W: Maybe we'll get to see some movie stars！I heard some top actors are in the film.‎ M: I think I'll write a letter to the mayor.‎ W: Wait... you aren't happy about this?‎ M: Not at all! I remember the last action film that was made nearby for half a month. It was such a headache for all the residents—streets closed, people all over the place. My company had invited some important people to a meeting. They were from out of town, but all the hotels were booked. ‎ W: Well, it'll be shorter this time…‎ M: I doubt it. When they say they're filming for a week, it takes them at least ten days to get out of here. They have to set up, film the movie, and then take everything down again. It's a big deal.‎ W: I’m sure that's why the mayor wanted the movie to be filmed here — because it’ll make a lot of money for the city. Think of how much the city will make from all the food and hotel rooms the movie people will pay for… not to mention all the local people they’ll hire to do the extra work.‎ Text 10‎ W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to Language International. Could you please turn to page three? Now, you see that lessons begin here every weekday at 8:30 a.m. The first class every Monday is listening skills, followed by a visit to the language laboratory. After a break you have a double lesson of speaking skills. Tuesday morning begins with a reading skills lesson and after the break, vocabulary development. In the afternoon you’ll go to the library, where you can read, watch a video or practise grammar. On Wednesday morning you have listening skills, and then what we call current affairs. You’ll listen to the news on the radio and discuss what’s going on. After the break it’s another double lesson of speaking skills. Thursday morning begins with pronunciation, then a special “Life in Britain” class. After the break is grammar practice once again. Finally on Friday morning in the first lesson you will practise writing skills, followed by a lesson in the computer room. After the break is the weekly review period, where your teacher will help with any problems you may have. Oh, and don’t forget you can study on your own in the library every weekday from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. as well, if you wish! Thank you.‎