2017-2018学年山东省邹平双语学校二区高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

2017-2018学年山东省邹平双语学校二区高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

班级：____________ 姓名：_____________ 考号：________________________‎ ‎ 邹平双语学校2017—2018第一学期第一次月考试题 ‎(2区) 高二 年级 英语试题 ‎ （时间：120分钟，分值：150分）‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1. 本试题共分四部分，全卷共150分。考试时间为120分钟。‎ ‎2. 第I卷必须使用2B铅笔填涂答题卡相应题目的答案标号，修改时，要用橡皮擦干净。‎ ‎3. 第II卷必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写在答题纸的指定位置，在草稿纸和本卷上答题无效。要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。‎ 第一卷（共100分）‎ 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 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. How does the man plan to find a used car?‎ A. Through a car dealer. B. On the Internet. C. From the newspaper.‎ ‎2. Where is the man going?‎ A. To a supermarket. B. To the woman’s. C. To a park. ‎ ‎3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. A book. B. A writer. C. A bookstore.‎ ‎4. What season is it now?‎ A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter. ‎ ‎5. What present has the man bought?‎ A. A book. B. Some flowers. C. A pair of gloves.‎ 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，各个小题将给出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. What are the speakers doing?‎ A. Interviewing a champion. B. Reporting a match live. ‎ C. Talking about a new world record.‎ ‎7. What do we know about Paul Timmons?‎ A. He breaks a world record. B. He wins a gold medal. ‎ C. He is in the lead all the time.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What is the woman probably?‎ A. A writer. B. A reporter. C. A tour guide.‎ ‎9. What is on the man’s right?‎ A. A statue. B. A park. C. A palace.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. When did the man buy the T-shirt?‎ A. Yesterday. B. A couple of days ago. C. A few weeks ago.‎ ‎11. Why does the man want to change the T-shirt? ‎ A. He wants a bigger size.‎ B. He doesn’t like the style.‎ C. He prefers another colour. ‎ ‎12. What will the woman do next?‎ A. Change the T-shirt for the man.‎ B. Have a word with her manager.‎ C. Give the man’s money back. ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Mother and son. B. Wife and husband. C. Employer and employee.‎ ‎14. What does the woman advise the man to do?‎ A. Balance the budget. B. Buy a cheaper guitar. C. Find another job. ‎ ‎15. What is the man’s problem?‎ A. He can’t join a band. ‎ B. He can’t make ends meet. ‎ C. He can’t find a satisfying job. ‎ ‎16. How does the man feel about the woman’s words?‎ A. Impatient. B. Embarrassed. C. Disappointed.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What prize did the youngest group get? ‎ A. The second prize. B. The third prize. C. The fourth prize.‎ ‎18. What should Eastside practise more?‎ A. The dance. B. The music. C. The song.‎ ‎19. Why did The Storm win the first prize?‎ A. They danced wonderfully.‎ B. The guitarist played very well.‎ C. The singer performed perfectly.‎ ‎20. What kind of person is the speaker?‎ A. Humorous. B. Serious. C. Boring.‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A ‎ Many of you may know of the tourist---crowded Lijiang in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. But few of you may have heard of Shuanglang Village. With poetic scenery and tranquil(宁静的)guesthouses, the small fishing village has become a favorite escape from urban living.‎ ‎ For over a thousand years，the local Bai Minority people here made their living by fishing in the lake. But the past 10 years have brought in a change to life. The small tranquil village is now popular with visitors looking to relax and enjoy a slower tempo(节奏).‎ ‎ The weather here always seems perfect, making it a great retreat(静居所)anytime of the year. It is also home to some of the most romantic guesthouses in China. Baxun ‎ is the head of the village and the owner of the first guesthouse here. He said，“A guesthouse is not a hotel. It’s much more personal. The decoration varies in different guesthouses. Each and every one of them represents the owner' s unique style." There are more than 120 guesthouses now，offering much choice for a comfortable stay. Most face the Erhai Lake and have decks providing breath-taking Views.‎ ‎ A tourist said,“I like staying here. It feels like home." And many tourists really do make this their other home. Xiaoyun and her husband came to Shuanglang in 2009 from Beijing, and fell in love with the quiet village right away. The couple later quit their jobs to set up their own guesthouse here.‎ ‎ As with everywhere in China，change is coming to Shuanglang. It is hard not to notice that there are several new guesthouses being built. The new bar and restaurant area will certainly change the mood of the village. But hopefully it will be a few years before this hidden treasure becomes a mini-Lijiang.‎ ‎ 21 .Why do visitors come to Shuanglang Village?‎ ‎ A. They want to make money by fishing.‎ ‎ B. They want to relax and slow themselves down.‎ ‎ C. They want to settle in Shuanglang Village.‎ ‎ D. They want to know about the life of Bai Minority.‎ ‎ 22. In the author' s opinion，_____.‎ ‎ A. Shuanglang Village is crowded with tourists now ‎ B. the local villagers are replaced by tourists gradually ‎ C. any season is suitable for traveling in Shuanlang Village ‎ D. the new guesthouses that are being built won’t change Shuanlang Village ‎ 23. What can be learned about guesthouses in Shuanlang Village?‎ ‎ A. Some guesthouses are opened by the previous tourists.‎ ‎ B. Baxun is the owner of all the guesthouses.‎ ‎ C. All the guesthouses are decorated in the same way.‎ ‎ D. All the guesthouses face the Erhai Lake.‎ ‎24. The passage is most likely to appear ______‎ A. on the Internet B. in a popular magazine C. in a museum map D. in a guidebook B Losing weight has become a major concern for so many people. People try different weight loss methods all the time. some of which will never work，while others provide just a temporary solution. It is important to note that there are some green ways to lose weight that are not only healthy and effective but also good for the environment. Let us look at some of these green ways to lose weight.‎ ‎ Growing your own vegetables is a good way to ensure that you are eating healthy foods. The process is even better if you can use organic manure(肥料).Planting your own vegetables is not only a good way to go green; it also provides you with plenty of physical exercise. Preparing a garden，including planting and taking care of the vegetables，is a great way to achieve a healthy weight.‎ ‎ If you usually eat meat on a daily basis, you should consider replacing that meat with more vegetables. If you have no idea what vegetarian diets are like，you can do some research on the Internet, and you can also get information from vegetarian magazines such as Vegetarian Times Magazine. By reducing your intake of meat，you will be able to reduce your intake of fats，and therefore, it will be easier for you to get rid of some weight.‎ ‎ Reduce periods of driving and try walking or cycling instead. If you are used to driving your car to get to wherever you are going, it would be great for you if you substituted walking or cycling for driving. Cycling and walking are good workouts that will ensure that your body burns excess fat and calories，and therefore，you will be able to lose weight.‎ ‎ It is important to know that there are so many ways in which we can turn our bad habits into good ones. Most of these good habits will not only benefit our bodies; they will also make the world a better place for all of us. Let’s go green，and let’s lose weight!‎ ‎ 25. Planting your own vegetables means ‎ A. you will never get sick ‎ B. you will get enough organic vegetables ‎ C. you can also get some exercise ‎ D. the garden will take on a wonderful new look ‎ 26. What does Vegetarian Times Magazine offer?‎ ‎ A. It introduces people who prefer vegetables.‎ ‎ B. It tells readers about vegetarian diets.‎ ‎ C. It describes different kinds of popular meat dishes.‎ ‎ D. It shows ways to lose weight in a short time.‎ ‎ 27. What is the passage mainly about?‎ ‎ A. A few green ways to lose weight. ‎ B. The environment and children’s health.‎ ‎ C. A few benefits of losing weight. ‎ D. The importance of staying in shape.‎ C ‎ We spend so much time waiting to be loved，hoping love will find us，and searching for that special love. Unfortunately，that’s not usually how life works. Loving yourself is mainly having self-respect，which is the only dependable way to create love in your own life，so you can share it with others. To be able to be loved，you must love and respect yourself as much as you do others. By doing so，you are enabling positive energy and allowing for great situation to occur in your life.‎ ‎ Bringing joy to other people’s lives will help you find joy in your own. In addition，those whom you treat well will likely repay you with the same kindness. Gradually，you will start to feel your worth through the smiles of gratitude(感激). However, don’t just be very kind to people so you can receive royal treatment.‎ Don’t punish yourself for something you have done in the past. Instead，look at the mistake as a learning experience. Say to yourself now，“I forgive myself for..." Go look in a mirror, and say it out loud to yourself. Look yourself right in the eyes, and speak forgiveness like you mean it. If you do，laugh out loud，realizing that was then and this is now. Every day is a new beginning.‎ ‎ We all want a nice house，nice things, and someone to share our life with. Find ‎ your true wants objectively. Are you eager for power, a religion，or simply a motive? Sometimes，it’s easier to hide the truth from yourself, but figuring out what you really want will help you know yourself better. This will hopefully aid you in answering important questions you often ask yourself.‎ ‎ Write about your experiences, good and bad. When you write down good experiences, allow yourself to feel those feelings. When you remember bad experiences，allow yourself to feel self- compassion(自我同情). Compassion is not self-pity, but rather a willingness to accept one's own pain and regret. Compassion allows us to be present with our pain，so we can acknowledge it and let it go.‎ ‎ 28. What can we conclude from the passage?‎ ‎ A. We should love ourselves in order to get love .‎ B. We must show great respect for others.‎ ‎ C. We should overcome any difficulty. ‎ D. We must have mercy on everyone.‎ ‎29.According to the passage, most people_______‎ ‎ A. have a dependable way to create love in their lives ‎ B. keep their self-respect hidden in their hearts ‎ C. are longing to get love from family or friends ‎ D. are waiting for chances to give love to others ‎30. When you realize you have made a mistake,_____‎ ‎ A. you should blame yourself for what you have done ‎ B. you should find a way to bring joy to others ‎ C. you should learn a lesson from your mistake ‎ D. you should face a mirror for a long time ‎31. What is the author's purpose in writing the passage?‎ A. To give advice on how to love ourselves . ‎ B. To show how smartly he can love himself.‎ C. To wam us not to be lost in self-pity. ‎ D. To express a special love for the readers.‎ D Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.‎ I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it’s not even really a campus. It’s more like a district in a small town.‎ Harvard’s main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they’re a little shabby. They don’t fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.‎ Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us: "You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?‎ I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.‎ Harvard has the world’s first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.‎ I hope one day I’ll attend my dream school—Harvard.‎ ‎32. The article is mainly about . ‎ A. the author’s campus life in Harvard B. Harvard’s old buildings C. the author’s impression of Harvard D. the academic system at Harvard ‎33. What can we conclude from the article? ‎ A. Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.‎ B. There are no competitions at Harvard University.‎ C. Graduation ceremonies are not complex at Harvard.‎ D. All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.‎ ‎34. According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world? ‎ A. Literature, arts, and computer science. ‎ B. Religion, law and literature.‎ C. Literature, law and computer science.‎ D. Religion, computer science and literature. ‎ ‎35. Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus? ‎ A. modern B. competitive C. shabby D. peaceful 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。‎ Kids' health :Four steps for fighting stress ‎ Everybody gets stressed from time to time. 36 Some ways of dealing with stress, like screaming or hitting someone ----don’t solve much. But other ways, like talking to someone you trust，can lead you to solving your problem or at least feeling better.‎ Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed:‎ ‎ (I)Get support. When you need help，reach out to the people who care about you. Talk to a trusted adult，such as a parent or other relatives. 37 They might have had similar problems, such as dealing with a test, or the death of a beloved pet.‎ ‎ (2) Don't take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on themselves. Oh，dear, that’s not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Don’t take it out on yourself. 38 ‎ ‎ (3)Try to solve the problem. After you’re calm and you have support from adults and friends，it’s time to get down to business. 39 Even if you can’t solve it all，you can solve a piece of it.‎ ‎ (4) Be positive. Most stress is temporary，Remember stress does go away，especially when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.‎ ‎ These steps aren’t magic .but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time，you’ll help yourself feel better even ‎ faster. 40 ‎ ‎ A. Then，find a way to calm down.‎ ‎ B. Different people feel stress in different ways.‎ ‎ C. Notice your friends’ feelings and find a way to help them.‎ D. You need to figure out what the problem is.‎ E. Ah，it feels so good when the stress is gone.‎ F. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation.‎ G. And don’t forget about your friends.‎ 第三部分：语言知识运用（共二节，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)‎ Having been out of work for two years because of poor health, I decided to look for a part time job. ‎ I 41 and interviewed again and again with no progress. I was getting pretty 42 . ‎ It was freezing cold last Tuesday evening. I was waiting at a(n) 43 when I saw a young woman wearing just a T-shirt and no 44 . I asked if she needed any 45 . She told me she had lost everything in a big fire and had been 46 for two days.‎ I dug in my 47 and took out $5. 00 so she could get something to eat. I then took off my 48 and shoes and gave them to her. She looked at me and said, “Aren’t you, going to be cold?” I told her, it would be worth it if they could keep her a little bit 49 . She was moved to tears and thanked me with a 50 . ‎ Then as I got on the bus the miracle of 51 kindness happened. When I was to 52 the fare, the bus driver said with a smile, “Madam, I saw what you just did and your 53 is on me. ” ‎ I 54 my thanks and was about to sit down when a lady dressed in a business suit said to me, “You just did the most 55 thing I have ever seen. What can I do for you?” I jokingly said a 56 job would be nice. She asked for my name and ‎ said she might be able to 57 something out. ‎ The next day she 58 me, saying she had a part-time position 59 in her company and wanted me to come in and meet with the manager that day. I had started my act of kindness just to make myself feel good, but I never expected to get so much 60 !‎ ‎41. A. dressed B. begged C. applied D. explained ‎42. A. surprised B. discouraged C. refreshed D. frightened ‎43. A. bus stop B. subway station C. local park D.office building ‎44. A. socks B. shoes C. gloves D. glasses ‎45. A. advice B. work C. information D. help ‎46. A. walking B. moving C. surviving D. starving ‎47. A. purse B. room C. book D. hand ‎48. A. glasses B. coat C. watch D. hat ‎49. A. happier B. smarter C. warmer D. healthier ‎50. A. pleasure B. hug C. jump D. gift ‎51. A. spreading B. praising C. enjoying D. accepting ‎52. A. change B. check C. borrow D. pay ‎53. A. bill B. debt C. rent D. fare ‎54. A. delivered B. accepted C. felt D. expressed ‎55. A. unbelievable B. ordinary C. inspiring D. reasonable ‎56. A. paying B. comfortable C. tough D. challenging ‎ ‎57. A. work B. pick C. find D. keep ‎58. A. visited B. met C. invited D. called ‎59. A. empty B. open C. absent D. free ‎60. A. after all B. for nothing C. in return D. by chance 第二卷（共50分）‎ 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第三部分：英语知识运用(共二节，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，在空白处填人适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Carnival，which comes from two Latin words，61.__________(mean) “no more meat”，is connected with crowds，costumes and confusion.The sounds and sights change from one country to _____62______but the excitement is the same everywhere.It began in Europe.People saw __63__ as a last chance to have fun at the end of the winter season.Having fun meant ____64____(eat)，drinking，and dressing up.The most famous carnival in Europe was in Venice.For weeks on end people walked round the streets wearing masks，doing ___65___they wanted without being recognised.Many crimes went unpunished.So the use of masks was limited by laws，the first of _____66___ dates back to the 14th century.At the end of the 18th century，masks were banned _____67____(complete)．But in ___68__late 1970s，the tradition _____69_____(revive) by students.Today，carnival in Venice is celebrated for five days in February.As you wander through the streets，you see thousands of masks.However，nobody takes them ____70___，otherwise，the magic is lost.‎ 第四部分 写作 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作文。文中共有10处错误, 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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（∧）, 并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处, 多者（从11处起）不计分。‎ In order to realize his dream, Bill Gates, richest man in the world, gave up studying in Harvard University, that is the most famous in the world. He set up a company research the computer software. As an old saying go, “Interest is the best teacher.” I quite agree with this idea. I began to be crazy about English when I was a little girl. I got extreme interested in foreign cultures or customs. To meet me curiosity, I read English stories every day. It seemed to be the best “meal” of a day. As for a result, I always did very well in English exam. Interest is the key of success.‎ 第二节：书面表达(满分25分)‎ ‎ 假设你是新华中学的学生李华，不久前在学校举办的英语阅读竞赛中获得第一名。英语老师请你在学校英语学习经验交流会上发言，介绍你的阅读经验。请根据以下提示用英语写一篇发言稿:‎ ‎ 1、经常阅读中外英文报纸杂志等; 2、在阅读中扩大词汇量;.‎ ‎3、阅读技巧对你的帮助。‎ 注意:1、词数:100-120字，开头与结尾已给出，不计人总词数;‎ ‎2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Ladies and gentlemen，‎ It's a great honor for me to introduce my reading experience to you.‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ That’s all. Thank you!‎ 第 页，共 页 第 页，共 页 高二英语试题参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）‎ ‎1~5 CABBA 6~10 BBCAC 11~15 CBAAB 16~20 ACBCA 第二部分）阅读理解（共15小题；毎小题2分, 满分30分）‎ ‎21-24 BCAD 25-27CBA 28-31ACCA 32-35 CCDD 36-40BGFDE 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）‎ ‎41-45CBABD 46-50DABCB 51-55ADDDC 56-60AADBC 第 II 卷 第二节 英语知识运用 (共 10 小题,每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)‎ 教材与语法填空 Carnival，which comes from two Latin words，1.meaning(mean) “no more meat”，is connected with crowds，costumes and confusion.The sounds and sights change from one country to 2.another but the excitement is the same everywhere.It began in Europe.People saw 3.it as a last chance to have fun at the end of the winter season.Having fun meant 4.eating(eat)，drinking，and dressing up.The most famous carnival in Europe was in Venice.For weeks on end people walked round the streets wearing masks，doing 5.what they wanted without being recognised.Many crimes went unpunished.So the use of masks was limited by laws，the first of 6.which dates back to the 14th century.At the end of the 18th century，masks were banned 7.completely(complete)．But in 8.the late 1970s，the tradition 9.was revived(revive) by students.Today，carnival in Venice is celebrated for five days in February.As you wander through the streets，you see thousands of masks.However，nobody takes them 10.off，otherwise，the magic is lost.‎ 第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分35分）‎ 第一节：In order to realize his dream, Bill Gates, ∧richest man in the world, gave up studying in ‎ ‎ the Harvard University, that is the most famous in the world. He set up a company research the ‎ ‎ Which researching computer software. As an old saying go, “Interest is the best teacher.” I quite agree with this idea. I ‎ ‎ goes began to be crazy about English when I was a little girl. I got extreme interested in foreign ‎ ‎ extremely cultures or customs. To meet me curiosity, I read English stories every day. It seemed to be the ‎ ‎ and my ‎ best “meal” of a day. As for a result, I always did very well in English exam. Interest is the key of ‎ ‎ exams to success. ‎ 第二节（25分）：‎ Ladies and Gentlemen,‎ It’s a great honor for me to introduce my reading experience to you. Not long ago, I got No.1 in the English Reading Contest of our school. Now I want to share my experience with you.‎ As we all know, practice makes perfect, so I attach great importance to reading a lot, which is the best way to improve our reading ability.I often read some English Newspapers and magazines such as China Daily,Reader’s Digest and so on. I can also learn some useful words and expressions while reading, which has helped me a lot in return. Besides, I am always trying to use some important skills that are taught in our English classes,such as skimming and scanning. With these correct methods, we can improve our reading greatly.‎ All it requires is plenty of practice with the proper techniques. Only in this ‎ way can we develop our reading skills efficiently. That’s all. Thank you.‎ 听力录音材料： (Text 1)  ‎ W: Why don’t you go to a dealer to check out the used cars? ‎ M: No, thanks. I’m sure I’ll find an ad in the newspaper that suits me. (Text 2)  ‎ M: Hi, Jane. Could you give me a ride? I want to buy some food for the picnic. W: OK. I’m going home but I can drop you at the supermarket. (Text 3) ‎ M: Have you heard that Nick Hornby’s going to be at the City Nights Bookstore?  W: Nick Hornby? I love his books. What’s he doing there? M: Giving a talk about his new novel How to Be Good. (Text 4)  ‎ W: Nice weather we’re having. ‎ M: Yes. Isn’t it a nice surprise? At this time it’s usually much cooler and raining ‎ already. ‎ W: Well, this weather will probably end soon; all the leaves on the trees are brown, and it’s been pretty cold at night. (Text 5)  ‎ W: Is the book in this bag for Mum? I didn’t think she was interested in flowers. M: I thought she’d like it — to give her some good ideas for the garden.  W: I thought you were going to get those gloves I showed you in that shop last Saturday. (Text 6) ‎ W: Here they come, Steve. It’s the final 50 metres. M: Yes, and Ricky Evans is in the lead. W: He sure is. ‎ M: But here comes Paul Timmons! Wow! Look at him go! ‎ W: It’s very close „ and „ It’‎ s Timmons! Paul Timmons is the new European champion! ‎ Timmons wins gold! M: A great gold medal! ‎ W: „ and in record time, too! M: Wow! Is that a new world record? ‎ W: No, but it’s a new European record! ‎ M: An excellent performance by Paul Timmons! (Text 7) ‎ W: This is the most beautiful palace in the city, but it’s not as big as the one ‎ we’ve just visited. ‎ M: How many palaces are there in the city? W: Three. ‎ M: Just three? I thought there are more.  ‎ W: On your right, you can see a statue of Paulo Pimentez. M: I’m sorry. Who’s he? ‎ W: He was a famous writer who lived and died in the city. ‎ M: I think I saw another statue of him in the park. It was beautiful! ‎ W: That wasn’t a statue of Paulo Pimentez you saw in the park. There are a lot of statues in the city.  (Text 8) ‎ W: Can I help you? ‎ M: Yes, I bought the T-shirt in the sale here a couple of weeks ‎ ago. I think it was „  W: I see, yes „ ‎ M: And I’ve only worn it a few times, but when I looked at it yesterday I just thought, ‎ no, I don’t like it. I don’t think it suits me. The colour’s not really right for me. Do you know what I mean? ‎ W: Well „ um, do you have any receipt, or proof of purchase? M: No, no, I didn’t keep the receipt, sorry.  ‎ W: Well, we can’t normally exchange goods without proof of purchase, you see. M: Oh no. ‎ W: I can speak to the manager if you like, see what he says. M: Well yes, if you would „ because I would like to change it.  (Text 9) ‎ M: I’m broke again. Could you lend me some money? ‎ W: Broke again? Jeff, this is the third time you’ve asked me for help! M: I know, I’m sorry. But my old guitar broke, and I had to buy a new one.  W: Look Jeff, if you want to play in a band, that’s OK with me, but you can’t keep ‎ asking me to pay for it! ‎ M: OK, OK, you’re right. But what do you think I ought to do?  ‎ W: Well, I think you had better go on a budget. Make a list of all your income and ‎ all your expenses. Don’t spend more than you earn. M: But my expenses are always larger than my income.  ‎ W: Then maybe you should work more hours at the computer store. ‎ M: I already work 15 hours a week! Maybe I should just drop out of school, work full-time, ‎ and play in the band in the evenings.  W: Come on, Jeff, when I was your age „ ‎ M: I know, I know. When you were my age you were already married and working and going to school „ (Text 10) ‎ W: Thank you to all the competitors. I won’t say much because I know you’re all ‎ anxious to hear the results — it was a very difficult decision and I’ll start with the band which came in fourth. That’s Texas Team, who are the youngest group here today. Unfortunately, the violinist played so quietly that we couldn’t hear him. So bad luck to Texas Team. Third was Eastside. They are such good dancers they should enter for a dance competition. And with a bit more practice on the music they’ll do very well. In second place is Third Avenue. They did well, especially their young guitarist, but the singer looked so unhappy we thought maybe he didn’t want to win! Never mind — you nearly won, so better luck next time. Congratulations to The Storm who are our winners today. The singer had such a great voice that we had to give them first place. ‎ Well done. ‎ ‎ ‎