英语卷·2018届辽宁省凌源市高三上学期期中联考（2017-11）

英语卷·2018届辽宁省凌源市高三上学期期中联考（2017-11）

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. What does the woman think of surfing?‎ A. It’s exciting. B. It’s dangerous. C. It’s unforgettable.‎ ‎2. How will the speakers go to the concert?‎ A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. A concert. B. A record. C. Some singers.‎ ‎4. Where are the speakers?‎ A. In a library. B. In a bank. C. In a restaurant.‎ ‎5. What is the woman going to do this evening?‎ A. Go to the cinema. B. Visit her sister. C. Go to dinner.‎ 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. What is the man speaker?‎ A. A guard. B. A policeman. C. A manager.‎ ‎7. What happened to the woman?‎ A. Her house was broken into.‎ B. Her leg was broken.‎ C. Her briefcase was broken.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. What does the woman recommend to the man?‎ A. A best taxi driver in Beijing.‎ B. A best place to live in.‎ C. A special Beijing dish.‎ ‎9. Where will the man go next?‎ A. To a famous restaurant. B. To a place to raise ducks.‎ C. To a shop to buy ducks.‎ ‎10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Clerk and customer.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. Where is Rick now?‎ A. In hospital. B. At work. C. At home.‎ ‎12. Why did the woman want to call on Ann?‎ A. She wanted to invite Ann to a party.‎ B. Ann just got out of the hospital.‎ C. Ann just got a new house.‎ ‎13. What do they decide to do finally?‎ A. Have a party. B. Go to see Rick. C. Call on Auntie Ann.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14. Why does the man want to return the sweater?‎ A. It gets smaller and fades.‎ B. It’s worn-out.‎ C. It is the wrong size.‎ ‎15. What does the woman offer to do for the man?‎ A. Exchange the sweater.‎ B. Return his money.‎ C. Give him store credit.‎ ‎16. What colour is the sweater now?‎ A. Dark blue. B. Light green. C. Dark gray.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Why is the speaker leaving for London?‎ A. To visit some friends. B. To attend a conference.‎ C. To go on holiday.‎ ‎18. What will the speaker do in London?‎ A. Meet his old teacher. B. Visit the dentist.‎ C. Learn English literature.‎ ‎19. Who does the speaker want Peter to telephone?‎ A. The teacher. B. John. C. The dentist.‎ ‎20. What does the speaker tell his friend to do last?‎ A. Cancel the appointment with the dentist.‎ B. Make sure to shut the windows and doors.‎ C. Have a lot of fun in his house.‎ 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） ‎ 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A May’s Midi Festival As a rock festival, the Midi Festival 2017 in Beijing presented a musical carnival for fans. It was the 13th year of the outdoor music feast. This year, about 100.rock bands from home and abroad performed on five stages. It was held at a suburban park known for its mountains and grasslands. With beautiful scenery and ‎ exciting music, it was a good opportunity to enjoy rock with friends and family.‎ ‎2:00—10:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 1. China Music Valley Grassland Park，Pinggu District. 400-610-3721.‎ Fans of Painting Ancient Chinese calligraphers (书法家) and painters were fond of painting on the folds of fans. Their excellence has left a wealth of outstanding works. A fan painting show exhibited 990 Ming and Qing (1368 - 1911) dynasty calligraphy and painting works on folding fans. They were selected from the collection of the National Museum of China. The themes of these fan paintings fell into four categories: natural landscapes, flowers and birds, figures and calligraphy.‎ ‎10:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m., from April 29 to May 29. National Museum of China, 16 East Chang’ an Avenue. 010-651-6400.‎ Poetic Portraits Two artists held a joint exhibition with paintings featuring portraits of Chinese women in poetic poses. Wang Xiaojin, who is from Shandong Province, has been exhibiting since 1993. The other artist, Xu Zhigang, is originally from Liaoning Province, but is now in Beijing.‎ ‎10:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m., from April 28 to June 20. Rong Gallery, Sheraton Pudong Hotel, 38 Pujian Road, Pudong New Area. 0137-6408-7294.‎ Group Show The artist group, “island6”, worked in new media and held a show titled Body-City-Mechanism. Through interactive video, photography, oil on canvas and sculpture, the artists explore themes of man and cyberspace.‎ ‎10:00 a.m. —6:00 p.m., from April 30 to June 28. Studio Rouge, 50 Moganshan Road, Putuo District. 021-5252-7856.‎ ‎21. What’s the purpose of the text?‎ A. To introduce some famous exhibitions of China.‎ B. To give readers some guide of the cultural activities.‎ C. To explain how to play happily with your family.‎ D. To present several collections in the National Museum.‎ ‎22. Where can you go to enjoy natural scenery?‎ A. The Midi Festival. B. The Fans of Painting show.‎ C. The Poetic Portraits exhibition. D. The Group Show.‎ ‎23. What can you do on holiday in June?‎ A. Watch a music show at Rong Gallery.‎ B. Enjoy the performance of rock bands.‎ C. Visit an exhibition of portrait paintings.‎ D. Appreciate painting works from the Qing dynasty.‎ B She will face the challenges of riding a bike to school or not being able to climb the monkey bars during playtime. But little Ella Peggie, who was born without her left arm, will get an extraordinary opportunity to share a life-changing bond with her new beloved pet, three-legged puppy.‎ When her mother, Brooke Hodgson, saw the one-year-old puppy named Snowy, she knew instantly it would be the perfect companion for her one-year-old daughter. “My heart skipped a beat when I saw Snowy online,” Ms. Hodgson said. It took just three days for the puppy, who recently had surgery to remove a leg, to find a new home after she was sent to the animal shelter last week.‎ ‎“I knew she was going to be perfect for Ella — they share the same age so they both have a long life of friendship ahead of them. I just know that Snowy is going to increase her confidence when she is growing up. It’s going to be great for Ella when she realizes she’s different or when she’s having a bad day, she will see the resemblance and know that she' s not alone.”‎ Ms. Hodgson has been touched by the relationship between the pair since the lively puppy became the latest addition to the family. And she believes the caring puppy will be by Ella’s side through the highs and lows of her life. Ms. Hodgson said, “Every morning Snowy looks for Ella first before she runs to anyone else. It’s quite a unique link. I’m just thankful that I was able to give her this dog. I just can’t wait for them to get even closer. Not many people are able to do this for their children so we’re very lucky to have Snowy. I can’t even explain how ‎ I feel right now.” The young mother said Snowy, who was welcomed into the family just a week ago, has been playing a very special part to Ella’s life as well as her three-year-old brother Blake and her father, Stewart Peggie.‎ ‎24. How did the mother feel when she saw the three-legged puppy online?‎ A. Excited. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. D. Astonished.‎ ‎25. What does the phrase “the latest addition” in the last paragraph refer to?‎ A. Ella. B. Snowy. C. Blake. D. Stewart Peggie.‎ ‎26. Why did the mother welcome the dog into her family?‎ A. To give her daughter confidence.‎ B. To make her family full of fun.‎ C. To show sympathy for the dog.‎ D. To give the dog a comfortable space.‎ ‎27. What is probably the best title of the text?‎ A. Why the Beautiful Girl Was Born One Arm B. How to Adopt a Three-legged Puppy Dog C. A Three-legged Puppy Dog Found Online D. A One-arm Girl and Her Three-legged Puppy C When early automobiles first arrived on the scene in the late 19th century, few people could have imagined that they would one day take over the world. In fact, some towns found the noise and exhaust (排气) from these novel “horseless carriages” so off-putting (令人厌恶) that early cars were actually forbidden in some places.‎ In time, of course, restrictions were lifted and the car soon became ubiquitous across the country. But there is still one place in the United States that has yet to change its mind. That is Mackinac Island, where cars have been banned since 1898.‎ Located just offshore of mainland Michigan, in Lake Huron, Mackinac Island and its namesake (同名) city have long been a favorite spot for a relaxing getaway.‎ ‎ So, when automobiles first began to arrive, loud noise and terrible smoke made the locals angry. It quickly became apparent to the locals that this new invention was not for them.‎ Naturally, in 1898, the Mackinac village council (议会) decided to forbid the automobile before the monsters had a chance to take over. So what is life like in place where one of the most impactful inventions in history has been banned? Well, it’s quite nice, actually.‎ Although the small island is home to only around 500 people, in the summer, that number swells to 15,000 during tourism season; aside from a couple of emergency vehicles, there’s no car to be seen. Transportation on Mackinac is limited to walking, horse-drawn carriages, and bicycling, a pleasant escape from the car-centric society that exists beyond its borders.‎ ‎“The air is cleaner and injuries are fewer,” writes Jeff Potter, who published an article about Mackinac. “Island citizens are healthier due to the exercise. There’s a cherished egalitarianism (平等): everyone gets around the same way. They also save a huge amount of money that would normally go to commuting (往来) by cars.’’‎ ‎28. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” probably mean?‎ A. Present. B. Absent. C. Dangerous. D. Scarce.‎ ‎29. Why were cars banned on Mackinac Island?‎ A. There wasn’t enough space on the island.‎ B. The locals wanted to improve the tourism.‎ C. The locals hated noise and smoke from cars.‎ D. Cars might cost the locals too much money.‎ ‎30. What can we infer from the text?‎ A. Too many people are living on the island.‎ B. The tourism is developing very well on Mackinac.‎ C. Transportation on Mackinac is limited to walking.‎ D. Cars are allowed to travel on the edge of the island.‎ ‎31. What means of transportation is forbidden for travelers to Mackinac Island?‎ A. On emergency cars. B. In horse-drawn carriages.‎ C. On foot. D. By bike.‎ D If you want to get something done, you might want to put your mobile phone back in your pocket. Researchers have found that the mere presence of a phone is distracting — even if it is not your own. And the devices are likely to distract you, even if they are not ringing or “pinging” with text messages. People asked to carry out electronic tests of their attention spans (持续时间) were found to perform worse when a mobile phone was present than other people performing in the presence of a paper notepad.‎ Scientists from Hokkaido University in Japan said that their findings show that it is harder to concentrate when one of the electronic devices is present. The effect was most marked on people who are not regular users of phones. In tests on 40 undergraduates, Associate Professor Junichiro Kawahara and a colleague divided the subjects into two groups — one asked to carry out tests in the presence of an Apple iPhone next to a computer monitor, and the others in the presence of a notebook.‎ The test involved asking the participant to search for a particular character among a mess of other characters on the screen. Researchers measured the time it took to find the target. The results of the experiment found that those with the mobile phone took longer to find the character “indicating that participants were automatically distracted by the presence of the phone”. The researchers suggest that people are “drawn to the presence of a mobile phone” although there are individual differences in how one attempts to ignore it. In conclusion, Professor Kawahara said, “The mere presence of a mobile phone was a distraction among infrequent internet users.”‎ Another finding is that listening to one half of a mobile phone conversation also distracts people, and other studies have found that placing a mobile phone in view has a negative impact on the quality of face-to-face communications. Holding a mobile phone makes you less likely to get a fair hearing from others.‎ ‎32. What is the first paragraph mainly about?‎ A. A mobile phone won’t distract people unless it’s ringing.‎ B. A paper notepad can help people record much information.‎ C. Text messages distract people even if phones are power off.‎ D. People find it hard to concentrate if their phones are present.‎ ‎33. Who will be affected most according to the findings?‎ A. People irregularly using phones.‎ B. People regularly using phones.‎ C. People usually using notepads.‎ D. People always using computers.‎ ‎34. In a face-to-face communication, what is the effect of putting a mobile phone in sight?‎ A. It makes listeners feel much awkward.‎ B. It causes other people to lose respect for you.‎ C. It reduces people’s attention to listening to others.‎ D. It makes the air of the conversation more pleasant.‎ ‎35. What can we infer from the text?‎ A. People perform worse with a mobile phone at hand.‎ B. Mobile phones do a lot of damage to people’s health.‎ C. People working with mobile phones will do very well.‎ D. Phones should be banned in all schools and universities.‎ 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。‎ Whether you’re dining out or having dinner with friends, good table manners for kids are an important part of every meal. When you teach your kids good table manners, you are giving them important tools for social interaction. 36 Here are the Basic Table Manners to Teach Your Kids.‎ ‎• Come to the table with their hands and face clean. 37 Not only does this show respect for the person who prepares the meal as well as others at the dinner ‎ table, but it is also an important healthy hygiene (卫生) habit.‎ ‎• If setting the table, remember BMW. Children who are old enough to help set the table can remember where things go with this simple rule: BMW. 38 They can also remember where silver-ware goes by the number of letters in the words “left” and “right”. The fork goes on the left and has four letters. The knife goes on the right and has five letters.‎ ‎• Watch the host to see when you should unfold your napkin (餐巾). If she puts her napkin on her lap, that’s the signal for you to put your napkin on yours. Wait until everyone is served before eating. 39 ‎ ‎• Never, ever chew with your mouth open. Chewing with your mouth closed and not talking when your mouth is full are two basic rules of good table manners. 40 ‎ Good table manners, like good manners in general, will be appreciated by people who come into contact with your children. Teach them that when they show respect for others, they will get great things in return.‎ A. That will serve them for the rest of their lives.‎ B. Bread and milk go on the left and water on the right.‎ C. Teach your children always to wash up before dinner.‎ D. And teach your kids to take small bites and never wolf down their food.‎ E. Tell your child never to begin eating until everyone is seated and served.‎ F. Remind your kids never to reach across the table to get salt or anything else they need.‎ G. Teach your children always to put their napkins on their chairs if they need to use the restroom.‎ 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Cold Rain It had been raining for more than a week, and so much rain made every day seem so restless. It was the third time that Susan had come up to the hospital to see ‎ me that week. I said to her 41 , “You shouldn’t come to see me anymore and we shouldn’t be together. ’’ She just said, “I 42 you” and softly asked if we could find a place to 43 because she came out without lunch. Again I answered with a 44 heart, “No! Open up your 45 and let me take you home.” I knew she did not open up hers because she wanted to 46 mine.‎ ‎ 47 , she opened her umbrella and walked behind me to the 48 . While passing by the park where we used to go, she 49 to go into the park just for a little while. With her begging, my cold heart 50 . She went to the big oak tree and looked for the love words we had 51 with a silver ink pen half a year ago. Then she came back slowly with 52 on her face, saying “Chris, I can’t find them anymore.’’ I felt so 53 inside. There was a stream of pain flowing into my 54 , the kind of pain I’ve never felt before. But all I could do was to 55 I didn’t care.‎ A month before, I had been diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. I wanted Susan to 56 the least pain possible. So I made up some stories and lied to her. I knew it was 57 but it was the fastest way to 58 out three years’ feelings. I stared in the dark window of the train leaving the station, at the first love in my life, also the last one, 59 my life. Tears kept falling down my face, mixed with the cold rain drops. I was cold inside. She 60 , and I haven’t got any more of her phone calls. I will leave with no regrets.‎ ‎41. A. coldly B. gently C. patiently D. worriedly ‎42. A. hate B. miss C. believe D. admire ‎43. A. rest B. play C. eat D. sing ‎44. A. lovely B. bloody C. warm D. stony ‎45. A. mouth B. umbrella C. heart D. bag ‎46. A. share B. borrow C.‎ ‎ catch D. throw ‎47. A. Delightedly B. Stubbornly C. Awkwardly D. Unwillingly ‎48. A. bus stop B. snack bar C. train station D. book office ‎49. A. begged B. forgot C. decided D. started ‎50. A. sank B. softened C. broke D. dropped ‎51. A. posted B. carved C. written D. inserted ‎52. A. tears B. anxiety C. a smile D. anger ‎53. A. easy B. pitiful C. happy D. sour ‎54. A. ear B. heart C. memory D. body ‎55. A. pretend B. state C. explain D. admit ‎56. A. search for B. cut down on C. go through D. get rid of ‎57. A. beneficial B. cruel C. unreal D. normal ‎58. A. wipe B. leave C. bring D. give ‎59. A. getting rid of B. stealing into C. walking out of D. rushing into ‎60. A. remained B. stopped C. laughed D. left ‎ 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Water makes up a big majority of your body weight because every single cell, tissue and organ needs it 61 (function). It’s so important 62 you need to get a certain amount each day. Plain water should be 63 (you) primary source of fluid even though juice, soda, coffee and other drinks can count towards your water intake. However, these other drinks increase your 64 (consume) of sugar, calories and caffeine in the case of soda, coffee and tea. This can make you urinate (小便) more and wind up dehydrating (脱水) you as 65 result.‎ Water recommendations are 66 (difference) for men and women. Men should aim for 3.7 liters, or about 125 ounces, which is a little more than 15.5 cups of water each day. It 67 (recommend) that women have 2.7 liters daily, which is roughly 91 ounces of water and a little less than 11.5 cups. If you are pregnant, this minimum requirement 68 (go) up to 3 liters, which is approximately 101 ounces or a bit 69 (much) than 12.5 cups. It increases again if you’re breast-feeding. In this case, bump up your daily fluid intake to 3.8 liters, which is equal 70 about 132 ounces.‎ 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作文。文中共有10处语言错误，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（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Dear Sir,‎ I am an 18-year-old girl student in Senior Grade 3. Having practiced sing since five, I have spent many time improving my voice. I can sing both Chinese or English songs. However, I can play guitar while singing. I was chosen as one of the top singer in our school last year. I take part in various singing competitions and won a lot of awards, where got me a chance to perform on TV. I believe in that I am qualified ‎ to be the lead singer. I’ll make great efforts to do my job well if giving the position. ‎ Please contact me at lihua@sina.com. I am looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Johnson正学习中文，希望你能够向他推荐几本中文故事书，请你给他写封邮件，满足其要求。要点如下：‎ ‎1.书籍名称，主要内容；‎ ‎2.书籍特点：适合中文初学者，有趣；‎ ‎3.读书建议。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 辽宁省凌源市2018届高三上学期期中联考 英语试题答案 第一部分 听力 ‎1~5 BCABC 6〜10 BACAB 11〜15 CCBAA 16〜20 BBACB ‎ 第二部分 阅读理解 第一节 ‎21-23 BAC 24-27 ABAD 28-31 ACBA 32-35 DACA 第二节 ‎36-40 ACBED 第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节 完形填空 ‎41-45 ABCDB 46-50 ADCAB 51-55 CADBA 56-60 CBACD 第二节 ‎61. to function 62. that 63. your 64. consumption 65. a ‎ ‎66. different 67. is recommended 68. goes 69. more 70. to 第四部分 写作 第一节 短文改错 Dear Sir,‎ I am an 18-year-old girl student in Senior Grade 3. Having practiced sing since five, I have spent many time ‎ ‎ singing much improving my voice. I can sing both Chinese or English songs. However, I can play ∧ guitar while singing. I was ‎ ‎ and Besides the chosen as one of the top singer in our school last year. I take part in various singing competitions and won a lot of ‎ ‎ singers took awards, where got me a chance to perform on TV. I believe in that I am qualified to be the lead singer. I’ll make ‎ ‎ which 删除in great efforts to do my job well if giving the position. ‎ ‎ given Please contact me at lihua@sina.com. I am looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 书面表达 Dear Johnson, ‎ Glad to know you’re learning Chinese. I’d like to recommend some story-books to help you learn the language.‎ Actually, Picture Books of Top-four Ancient Chinese Works, which interested me most in my childhood, are a great choice for you. They are in simple Chinese and with pictures inside, including A Journey to the West, The Red Mansion, The Three Kingdoms and The Water Margin. A Journey to the West in my favorite, telling stories ‎ about a Buddhist named Tang and his three disciples.‎ It is suggested that you read the stories with the help of the pictures. You can also read their English versions and watch TV series of the same stories in advance.‎ I hope you enjoy the stories.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua Text 1‎ M: Have you over surfed before?‎ W: No. I think it’s dangerous. And you?‎ M: I think it’s very exciting. You know I still remember the last time I surfed.‎ Text 2‎ M: I’d like to drive to the concert, but my sister will use the car tonight.‎ W: Who needs a car? It isn’t I so far from here. We can walk the it if we set out a little earlier.‎ Text 3‎ W: I didn’t think much of that performance. You know, I couldn’t hear the lead performer at all.‎ M: Me, either. The guitars and drums were too bad.‎ Text 4‎ M: May I help you, Miss?‎ W.: Yes, I have some coins to change.‎ Text 5‎ M: Linda, I was wondering if you’d like to go to the cinema with me this evening.‎ W: I’d love to, hut I promised my sister to take her to the restaurant for dinner.‎ Text 6‎ M: What happened?‎ W: Well, my husband left for work at 7:20. A few minutes later, somebody broke into the house.‎ M: Where were you?‎ W: I was still in I heard something in the living room, so I went downstairs. And there was this man, putting money into his briefcase. I guess I surprised him. He ran out of the front floor and I ran after him.‎ M: It’s good he didn’t have a gun.‎ W: You said it. Well, he fell off the steps and broke his leg. That’s when I called you.‎ M: We’ve been looking for this man. In the past two weeks, he has broken into 20 homes in this area.‎ Text 7‎ M: Can you suggest any special dishes?‎ W: Yeah. There’s the Beijing roast duck.‎ M: Oh, yes. I’ve heard a lot about it. I’d like to try it. Where can I find it?‎ W: You can find it in most restaurants, but the best place is certainly the famous Quanjude Restaurant.‎ M: Is it near from here?‎ W: A taxi will take you there in 20 minutes, if the traffic is not too bad, I mean.‎ M: Well, thank you for your information. But what is the name of that restaurant again?‎ W: Well. Let me write it down on this piece of paper for you. You can show it to the taxi-driver.‎ M: It’s very kind of you. I’ll go there. Thanks a lot.‎ W: You’re welcome.‎ Text 8‎ M: Any plan for today, my dear?‎ W: I was thinking of railing on Auntie Ann. I haven’t seen her since she moved to a now house.‎ M: Does she know you’re coming?‎ W: Yes, but I told her I’d call her first because I wasn’t sure what time I would be coming. What about you?‎ M: I’m not sure yet. Maybe we’ll call on Rick together.‎ W: I haven’t seen him since he got back from the hospital. I have been meaning to call on him, but I just haven’t got around to it.‎ M: It would be a good idea if we could call on him. He still doesn’t feel well. Why don’t you give Ann a call and see if she’d like to go over to Rick’s?‎ W: OK, we can have a party there.‎ M: You’re joking. Remember, Rick is still sick.‎ Text 9‎ W: How can I help you?‎ M: I’d like to return this sweater. I bought it a week ago.‎ W: Well, first of all, what seems to be the problem?‎ M: Well, isn’t it obvious by just looking at it? The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes.‎ W: Uh, I see what you mean, hut did you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions?‎ M: How was I supposed to know that? The label is written in Spanish! And the color faded from a nice dark blue to a light green.‎ W: Sir, we take a lot of pride in our clothing. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one. ‎ M: But I just want my money back!‎ W: Sorry. Since the item you bought is out of guarantee period, we can’t give bark your money.‎ M: Really? Am I supposed to know that?‎ W: Yes. Look. Here’s the ad., and the information about the guarantee period is right here.‎ M: OK. I’ll exchange it for another one. Bill you should give credit for your goods next time.‎ Text 10‎ Well, Peter, I’m going to a conference in London. I hope to have a little lime to look around. I do hope to get to some of the theatres and museums. I’m looking forward to all the things I have to do at the conference, too. I’m giving a paper ‎ on Tuesday, the 26th and there are a couple of really exciting events planned later in the conference program. I hope to meet up with an old teacher of mine at the conference. She taught English literature at my old high school and we’ve kept in touch through letters over the years. She teaches now at the University of Durham.‎ Would you do me a favor please? I haven’t had time to cancel an appointment. It’s with my dentist for a checkup on Thursday, the 28lh. Could you please call the dentist at 818 2525 and cancel the appointment for me? Thanks a lot, Peter. The last thing: When you leave the house, make sure the windows and doors aw shut. I’ll see you when I’m back. This is your friend John, saying goodbye.‎ ‎ ‎