英语卷·2018届河南省豫南豫北名校高三精英联赛（2017-11）

英语卷·2018届河南省豫南豫北名校高三精英联赛（2017-11）

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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15.‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1.What time does Jane usually come?‎ A.At 8:30. B.At 9:00. C.At 9:30.‎ ‎2.What is the woman going to do?‎ A.See the man off at the airport. B.Wait to get off the plane. C.Meet Carl at the airport.‎ ‎3.Why was the woman able to get an A on the test?‎ A.She read the whole textbook. B.She reviewed all the notes. C.She attended all the classes.‎ ‎4.Whom did the man get a present from?‎ A.Tommy. B.Jack. C.David.‎ ‎5.What are the speakers talking about?‎ A.Their vacation plans. B.Their school. C.Some novels.‎ 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。‎ 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6.What is the man doing?‎ A.Shopping. B.Driving a car. C.Waiting for a bus.‎ ‎7.Where will the man meet the woman?‎ A.In the bookshop. B.Outside the station. C.At the market square.‎ 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 ‎ ‎8.What did the students mainly do in the first lesson?‎ A.They learned about the rules. B.They talked a lot. C.They wrote stories.‎ ‎9.What are the students not allowed to do?‎ A.Be late for the class. B.Have their phones on In class. C.Speak their first languages in class.‎ 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10.Which part of the house is yellow now?‎ A.The living room. B.The kitchen. C.The hall.‎ ‎11.What color is the dining room?‎ A.Pink. B.Blue. C.Green.‎ ‎12.Why did the woman paint her bathroom white?‎ A.The man suggested it. B.It makes the room seem bright. C.White is never a bad choice.‎ 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13.When did the man go to the restaurant?‎ A.Last night. B.Last week. C.Last year.‎ ‎14.What did the man think of the restaurant?‎ A.Terrible. B.Popular. C.Modern.‎ ‎15.What was covered in horrible salad cream?‎ A.The fish. B.The soup. C.The dessert.‎ ‎16.How did the manager deal with the woman's dissatisfaction?‎ A.He did nothing about it. B.He had the waiters apologize. C.He gave the woman a discount.‎ 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.When will the listeners go on the trip this week?‎ A.On Thursday. B.On Friday. C.On Saturday.‎ ‎18.How long will the listeners stay in Manchester?‎ A.One day. B.Two days. C.Three days.‎ ‎19.How much is the trip for each student?‎ A.5.25 pounds. B.4.25 pounds. C.3.25 pounds.‎ ‎20.What will be provided for free?‎ A.Lunch. B.Newspaper. C.Cameras.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Secret Garden by Johanna Basford,Scottish illustrator It is a coloring book for adults.Like a treasure hunt.the book features all kinds of creatures.including songbirds, butterflies and sharks.Since its publication in 2013,it has sold more than 14 million copies in 22 languages worldwide.‎ Fill-Me-In by Moose Allain,British artist This book is not just about coloring.It gives you the opportunity to create in your own way and makes your imagination come alive.As it's designed for both young and old,you can get one for yourself or buy it as a gift for your parents.‎ The Mindfulness Colouring Book by Emma Farrarons,French illustrator If you want to enjoy a kind of on-the-go-relaxation,this pocket-seized coloring book is a good choice.It was published in January 2015 and has been available in ‎ 12 languages.The book is filled with beautiful scenes and complicated patterns.They inspire you to think about your artwork,which helps release anxiety and get rid of stress.‎ The Mandala Coloring Book by Jim Gogarty,British artist ‎ The mandala is a sacred（神圣的）symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.It attracts people with its bright patterns and awakens in them a sense of peace.The author began drawing mandalas in 2005 and created this book later.The book features 100 customizable（可定制的）mandala drawings that you can color in.‎ ‎21.What is the feature of Fill-Me-In?‎ A.It is designed by a British novelist. B.It is a book for people of all ages.‎ C.It can make your life full of imagination. D.It is simply a coloring book.‎ ‎22.Which book is related to human beliefs?‎ A.The Mandala Coloring Book. B.Fill-Me-In.‎ C.The Mindfulness Colouring Book. D.Secret Garden.‎ ‎23.What do Secret Garden and The Mindfulness Colouring Book have in common?‎ A.They teach how to hunt treasure. B.They were published in the same year.‎ C.They have been translated into many languages. D.They are the same in size.‎ B After a few moments,my passenger started a conversation.It began ordinarily enough:"How do you like driving a cab?"‎ ‎“It’s OK,”I said."I make a living and meet interesting people sometimes.But if I could get a job making $100 a week more,I'd take it—just like you would.How about you?"‎ His reply intrigued me."I would not change jobs even if I could make twice as much money doing something else."‎ I'd never heard that before."What do you do?"‎ ‎"I'm in the neurology（神经学）department at New York Hospital."‎ I believe that people are put together for a reason.I decided to ask for this man's help.We were not far from the airport.‎ ‎“Could I ask a favor of you?I have a son,15,a good kid.He wants a job,but a 15-year-old can't get hired unless his old man knows someone who owns a business,and I don't.”I paused,“Is there any possibility that you could get him some kind of a summer job?”‎ He didn't respond for a while.Finally,he said:"Well,the medical students have a summer research project.Maybe he could fit in.Have him send me his school record."‎ I tore off a piece of my brown lunch bag,and he scribbled his name on it and paid me.It was the last time I ever saw him.‎ After I nagged（唠叨）,yelled,and finally threatened to cut off his allowance（零用钱）, my son Robbie sent off his grades to the guy the next morning.‎ Two weeks later,when I arrived home from work,my son was beaming（眉开眼笑）.He handed me a letter from my passenger,"Fred Plum,MD,Neurologist-in-Chief,New York Hospital".Robbie was to call my passenger's secretary for an interview.‎ Robbie got the job.He did minor tasks,unpaid,but he fit in well.The following summer,he worked at the hospital again with more responsibility.As high school graduation neared,Dr Plum was kind enough to write letters of recommendation for Robbie.Much to our delight,he was accepted by Brown University.‎ Robbie did well in college and medical school,and he eventually did a four-year kresidency（住院医生实习期）in obstetrics and gynecology（妇产科）.Finally,Dr Robert Stem,the son of a taxicab driver,became OB-GYN chief resident at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.‎ Some might call it fate,and I guess it was.But it shows that something as ordinary as a taxi ride can change your life.‎ ‎24.What does the underlined word "intrigued" in the third paragraph mean?‎ A.Confused B.Benefited C.Interested D.Challenged ‎25.Which of the following is true according to the article?‎ A.The small summer job led to Robbie's career.‎ B.The author loves his job and devotes himself to it .‎ C.Robbie was very eager to work at New York Hospital. ‎ D.Dr Plum promised to help the author without hesitation.‎ ‎26.What can we conclude from the article?‎ A.The author often asked his passengers for favors. B.The author often forced his opinions on his son.‎ C.The author tried to do what he could for his son D.The author taught his son by example.‎ ‎27.The author develops the article mainly by_____. ‎ A.providing examples B.making comparisons C.following the natural time order D.presenting causes and effects C Pollution's great effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years,leading to a movement to promote energy efficiency（效率）,less reliance on fossil（化石) fuels,and a reduction in air and water pollution. Most scientists agree that such changes are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.‎ The construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution.In the United States,building and development account for 39% of the country's total energy use, 12% of total water consumption,68% of total electricity consumption and 38% of carbon dioxide emissions（二氧化碳排放）, according to the Environment Protection Agency.‎ Green buildings use less energy,water,create less waste,and are healthier to live,work,and go to school in than standard buildings.Builders of green buildings use techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycle—construction,restoration,operation,maintenance（维护）and demolition（拆毁）—than those who construct more regular buildings.‎ The environmental benefits of building green include the protection of ‎ ecosystems（生态系统）and biodiversity, improved air and water quality,less waste flowing into streams,and the protection of natural resources.Green buildings can also result in lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve indoor air quality,improving the health of people who live in such buildings.‎ The process of building green includes technical and artistic planning with nature protection in mind.Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bamboo and straw.In addition,recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings,reducing the cost and air pollution associated with transporting materials over long distances.‎ Careful site selection is important to minimize（最小化）human impact on the surrounding environment.For example,placing a structure in an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes（微风）and sunlight can reduce energy use and expenses.More energy and expense are needed for larger buildings as well,so it is important to build small.‎ Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and cost.These roofs are partly or completely covered with plants,which helps to keep heating and cooling costs,prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.‎ Other features of green buildings often include energy and water conservation,recycling,and waste reduction.In addition,renewable energy sources such as solar power,hydropower（水能）and wind power are used for heat and electricity,which greatly reduces costs and decreases the impact on the environment.‎ ‎28.What is the text mainly about?‎ A.The necessity of promoting energy efficiency. B.The process of building green buildings.‎ C.The benefits and features of green buildings. D.Green buildings effects on the environment.‎ ‎29.According to the text,green buildings refer to the buildings that______.‎ A.produce no waste B.only use clean energy C.are made of recycled materials D.use energy and resources more efficiently ‎30.Which of the following statements is TRUE about green buildings?‎ A.They rely on fossil fuels and solar power for heat and electricity.‎ B.Small buildings are less efficient in energy use than larger ones.‎ C.The ecosystem has to be considered when building a green building.‎ D.They are difficult to maintain and thus need more operating costs.‎ ‎31.Why are green roofs used ?‎ A.They fit the surrounding environment well B.They are cheaper than other kinds of roofs C.They can keep natural water for use in everyday life D.They can help to control the temperature in the building well D In recent years,China has witnessed the growth of luxury（奢侈品）brands.In this market,Chinese consumers are now the largest spenders.It's clear that a new generation ofyoung,materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image（自我形象）.‎ I am a fashionist too,at least in spirit—I love to look at clothes and shoes.But I don't understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels.‎ When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary,that's a scary thing.‎ What's interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesn't lead to happiness.‎ Study after study has shown that although we want material things,when we get them we don't suddenly become “happy” people.In fact,a series of studies by Leaf Van Boven at the University of Colorado,US,has shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those who invest it in material things.That's because experiences are more easily integrated into a person's identity.If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future.My memories become a part of me.‎ Moreover,as Van Boven has observed,young people who pursue（追求）happiness through "things" are liked less by their peers（同龄人）.People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.‎ It's natural to want to express yourself through your appearance.So,my advice is: create a look that isn't tied to a designer label.Convey your own message.Take some lessons from the late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.He was always in Levis jeans and a black turtleneck.Mark Zuckerberg,founder of Facebook,routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers.These people.successful people,have style.You don't have to break the bank to send a message about who you are.‎ Take a trip.Go out into the world.Then come back and confidently create your own signature look.‎ By Susan Chyn ‎32.What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?‎ A.The author enjoys buying luxury brands herself.‎ B.The author sees no point in spending money on material things.‎ C.The author is critical of youths tying their looks to designer labels.‎ D.The author finds it natural for fashionists to follow fashion trends.‎ ‎33.What did Leaf Van Boven's studies show?‎ A.Traveling changes a person's identity greatly B.People dislike those who love luxuries C.Experiences can bring people more happiness than luxuries D.Luxuries have a negative effect on people's happiness ‎34.What's the author's advice on expressing oneself?‎ A.Be selective about designer labels. B.Create your own personal,unique style.‎ C.Choose styles that are simple and comfortable. D.Try styles like Mark Zuckerberg’s.‎ ‎35.What is the main purpose of the article?‎ A.To persuade readers to invest in experiences instead of luxuries.‎ B.To prove how luxury leads to an unpleasant life.‎ C.To tell how to express yourself through appearances.‎ D.To report on a series of studies about luxuries and happiness.‎ 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。‎ Many teenagers want to look cool._36_Chloe Murray,an eighth-grader at Jefferson Middle School in the US, realized this problem and established a charitable clothes closet（衣橱）to help her peers.‎ ‎_37_The school let her use a room for the project.Chloe's classmates joined her as well.‎ Last month,the charitable clothes closet,called Chloe's Closet,opened._38_“Confidence is a real issue in middle school,especially when it comes to clothing,”Chloe told the Chicago Tribune,a daily newspaper in Chicago,US.‎ Where are the clothes from?Many people from the school's community and neighboring schools donated used and new clothes.The clothes closet is only open after school.Students can "buy" these clothes by earning "money" when they tum in their schoolwork on time,make corrections on homework,participate in a school activity or express helpfulness to their peers and teachers._39_‎ ‎“_40_Then,they will be better able to focus on the learning material rather than paying too much attention to what they are wearing,”Shannon Arko,a language arts teacher at the school,pointed out the mission of the closet. "Feeling good about yourself translates into a better learning experience overall."‎ A.Her school supported the idea too.‎ B.But not everyone can afford to keep up with the changing fashion trends.‎ C.Fashion has already become an important part of students' lives.‎ D.You need to supply children with basic needs,such as clothing.‎ E.It's filled with trendy clothes for girls and boys to help students look their best.‎ F.Despite all these difficulties,she was able to start a charitable clothes closet.‎ G.Since the first week in March,about 100 items have been "sold" to students.‎ 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；每题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，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最佳选项。‎ As a banker,Chip Paillex had never planted so much until he moved to rural Pittstown,New Jersey,seven years ago._41_by farms,he quickly became interested in growing and rented a 30-by-30-foot land.One weekend,he_42_ tomatoes,potatoes and eggplant—enough to feed his family for the summer.‎ He ended up with so much_43_that he couldn't give it away.Thus he found a local food_44_,and by the time he delivered his last_45_,he had_46_120 pounds of fresh vegetables. ‎ The following year,with a handful of_47_from his church and a memorable name ‎ “America's Grow-a-Row”,Paillex planted,_48_,and harvested 2,500 pounds of vegetables,all of which he donated to food banks.Later he had more volunteers,rent more land and donated more vegetables.‎ Pailex also_49_local school kids.On a_50_Friday morning in May,40 third and fifth graders trooped onto a freshly plowed field,each_51_with a spade.Squatting or kneeling in teams of two,they loosened the dirt,then carefully_52_the plants.Several rows later,they eagerly lined up to seed corn under a hot midmorning sun.Nobody _53_.‎ ‎“The_54_makes kids know there are people_55_,says Paillex,”and it plants the seed for giving back.When they become tomorrow's_56_,it will be much more possible for them to_57_their coworkers and employees to get_58_in something like this.‎ ‎“Paillex makes people want to_59_,”says Colleen Duerr,a mother of two who has signed on as an_60_ "Grow-a-Row" member.“And families love this.Pallex has given us a way to raise our kids with a giving heart.”‎ ‎41.A.Trapped B.Surrounded C.Prevented D.Occupied ‎42.A.tasted B.planted C.wrapped D.collected ‎43.A.advice B.produce C.cost D.equipment ‎44.A.bank B.market C.shop D.room ‎45.A.crop B.fruit C.harvest D.grain ‎46.A.donated B.sold C.found D.stored ‎47.A.neighbours B.employees C.volunteers D.tourists ‎48.A.delivered B.stored C.bought D.tended ‎49.A.refuses B.welcomes C.chooses D.pushes ‎50.A.cloudless B.snowy C.foggy D.rainy ‎51.A.compared B.combined C.filled D.armed ‎52.A.cooked B.counted C.positioned D.pulled ‎53.A.laughed B.complained C.worked D.competed ‎54.A.program B.example C.lesson D.thought ‎55.A.at war B.in anger C.on business D.in need ‎56.A.farmers B.workers C.leaders D.owners ‎57.A.force B.encourage C.beg D.wait ‎58.A.locked B.moved C.involved D.turned ‎59.A.grow B.relax C.settle D.help ‎60.A.unpaid B.unexpected C.unseen D.unknown 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分 英语知识运用（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。‎ In the United States,teenagers can get their driver's license when they are only 16 years old.Getting a driver's license_61_(take)a lot of time and energy,but it's worth_62_because it means having a lot more freedom.I'm from the rural state of Iowa that doesn't have a lot of public_63_(transport),and everything is really spread（分散）out.‎ There_64_(be) several steps before I got that special plastic card.In Iowa,everyone can get their learner's permit at the age of 14,_65_means you can only drive if your parent is sitting m the seat next_66_you.‎ The next step was getting my school permit at the age of 15.In the state of Iowa,_67_you live more than a mile away from school you can get a school permit.But ‎ you can only drive to school and back home.If you were caught _68_(go) outside that route you would get in trouble.‎ Finally,after_69_(take) a three-month-long driver's education course and the final test.I was able to get my driver's license,and it did in fact make life quite a bit_70_(easy).‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 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仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ There are many problems when I am abroad lonely,especially when I am in the Czech Republic,its official is not English.So the first big problem is language.Many Czech people don't speak English.So I have to learn the Czech.It’s very challenging although there are seven cases for grammar.In the beginning,I can’t understand the rules at all.But little by little,I remembered it and learned how to speak Czech proper.The second problem is making friend.At school,I was often ignoring,while many of my classmates gathered together and chatted each other. However,I tried to talk to everyone I met and went out with them on weekends.Now I have many good friends.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） ‎ 假如你叫李华，你的外国笔友Tom对中国功夫很感兴趣。他给你发来电子邮件，告诉你想在暑假期间来中国的少林寺学习少林功夫，体验中国文化。请根据下面提示，给Tom写一封电子邮件。内容包括：‎ ‎1.欢迎他来中国； ‎ ‎2.介绍如何到达河南登封：坐飞机到郑州新郑机场，再坐汽车到少林寺；‎ ‎3.如何选择所学课程；‎ ‎4.其他建议。 ‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； ‎ ‎3.开头和格式己为你写好，不计入总词数。 ‎ Dear Tom，‎ I'm glad to know that you are coming to China____________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 河南省豫南豫北名校2018届高三精英联赛 英语试题答案 ‎01—05 ACCBA 06—10 BCBBA 11—15 BCCBA 16—20 ABABA ‎ ‎21—23 BAC 24—27 CACC 28—31 CDCD 32—35 CCBA 36—40 BAEGD ‎ ‎41—45 BDBAC 46—50 ACDBA 51—55 DCBAD 56—60 CBCDA ‎ ‎61.takes 62.it 63.transportation 64.were 65.which ‎ ‎66.to 67.if 68.going 69.taking 70.easier 短文改错：‎ ‎1.lonely—alone 2.its—whose ‎ ‎3.Czech前去掉the 4.although—because/as/since ‎ ‎5.can’t—couldn’t 6.it—them ‎ ‎7.proper—properly 8.friend—friends ‎ ‎9.ignoring—ignored 10.chatted后加with ‎ 写作范文：‎ Dear Tom,‎ I’m glad to know that you are coming to China to learn Shaolin kung fu.I’m ‎ writing to offer you some advice.‎ As you know,Shaolin Temple is located in Dengfeng,Henan Province,which is famous for Chinese kung fu. When you come to China,the destination of your flight should be Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport,which is in the suburb of Zhengzhou,the capital of Henan Province.‎ Then you can take a bus to Shaolin Temple.There are all kinds of short courses for you to choose from,so you can visit the website for detailed information.‎ Remember that it is hard to practice Chinese kung fu,especially in the beginning.And the life seems boring because you have to practice all the time.‎ If you need further information,please let me know.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 听力材料 ：‎ Text 1‎ M: Have you seen Jane? It’s 9:30 now.She usually comes to the office at 8:30.‎ W: She said she would be here at 9 today,or 9:15 at the latest.I don’t know what happened to her.‎ Text 2‎ M: When did you say the plane would arrive? ‎ W: At a quarter to four—in twenty minutes.‎ M: Do you think you will recognize Carl when he gets off the plane? ‎ W: Not sure.I saw him off at the same airport ten years ago.‎ Text 3‎ M: I’m really surprised you got an A on the test.You didn’t seem to have done much really.‎ W: Now you know why I never miss lectures.‎ Text 4‎ M: Did Tommy send you a present yesterday? ‎ W: No,but I got a nice watch from Jack,and the hat David bought for me will be arriving tomorrow.‎ Text 5‎ M: I’m going to Beijing to visit my uncle during the summer vacation.What about you? ‎ W: I think I’ll spend some time in the library reading novels.I’ll probably also go out with some of my friends.‎ Text 6‎ M: Maria,it’s John.I’m stuck in terrible traffic near the station.It’ll take me at least another twenty minutes to get to the bookshop to pick you up.‎ W: Okay.Why don’t I walk over and meet you outside the station then? ‎ M: Well,I won’t be able to stop there.Tell you what… I’ll go and park at the market square and wait in the car.That’ll be a shorter walk from the bookshop,won’t it? ‎ W: Great! Thanks,John.‎ Text 7‎ W: What was your first lesson like? ‎ M: It was fun—we did a lot of speaking.‎ W: Just speaking? ‎ M: More or less—mainly getting to know the other students.At the end of the class,the teacher asked all of us to write our names on a piece of paper,and then he talked a little about the rules in the classroom.‎ W: What kind of rules? ‎ M: Well,we should try to speak English all the time,and we have to try to be on time in the morning.‎ W: That’ll be difficult for you! ‎ M: Yeah,but he said it’s OK to arrive 10 minutes late.‎ W: 10 minutes? ‎ M: Yeah.Oh,and we aren’t allowed to have our mobile phones on.‎ Text 8‎ W: Hello,Tom.Come in.‎ M: Hi,Emma! Oh,your house looks very different since the last time I was here.‎ W: Yes,I’ve painted almost every room.I used my favorite color,pink,in the hall.‎ I really like it.Do you remember the living room was orange? It was horrible,so I painted it yellow.It goes with my sofas.‎ M: I thought all the rooms would be pink! ‎ W: No… Come and see the dining room.The walls were blue and green squares,so I painted it all the same colour.‎ M: It’s a very nice blue.Isn’t it the same colour as your kitchen? ‎ W: Not now—I’ve got a new wooden floor in the kitchen,so I chose a very light brown for the walls.‎ M: Have you painted upstairs? ‎ W: Yes,my bedroom furniture is pink,so I used a light purple for the walls.The bathroom was the same orange color as downstairs.I chose white because I didn’t really know what color to paint it.After all,it is always a good color.‎ M: Wow—you’ve worked really hard.‎ Text 9‎ M: Hi,Vanessa.Did you have a good time at Charlie’s last night? ‎ W: Oh,hi,Ron .No,it was terrible! I’m never going to that restaurant again! ‎ M: Really? I’m surprised! I went there several times last year,and I always had a lot of fun.It was very popular and I saw a couple of famous people there last time! ‎ W: Yeah,I know.I thought it was going to be really stylish and modern,but I was so disappointed!We were the only customers there.Can you believe it? There was no atmosphere at all.‎ M: And what about the food? ‎ W: Well,the soup was too salty and the chocolate dessert was bitter.And the fish was covered in really horrible salad cream.‎ M: Oh dear! ‎ W: Yeah,it was disgusting! And the service was terrible too.There were plenty of waiters but none of them wanted to serve us.They were really unfriendly and the food took hours to arrive.‎ M: Oh dear.‎ W: I talked to the manager before we left,but he didn’t seem to care at all.‎ Text 10‎ I’ve come to tell you about the coach trip to Manchester,one of the largest cities in England.Now usually,we go on coach trips on Thursday,but this week we’re going on Friday instead.I hope that’s all right for everybody.‎ It’s a long way to Manchester,so the coach will leave at 7:30 from outside the college.Don’t be late.We’ll come back at about 8:00 in the evening,but it could be later if the roads are busy.The cost of the trip is usually five pounds twenty—five for adults but students can go for only four founds twenty –five,which is a very good price.So buy your ticket soon to be sure of a place.Now,I don’t sell the tickets.You have to go to the newspaper shop to buy one.And I almost forgot.Don’t bring any lunch with you,We’ll give you free sandwiches and fruit juice on the coach.But don’t forget to bring your camera.It’s a beautiful city and you’ll want to take lots of photographs.Have a good time! ‎ ‎ ‎