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2018-2019学年江苏省沭阳县高二下学期期中调研测试英语试题 Word版
2018~2019学年度第二学期期中调研测试 高二英语试题 说明: 1. 本试卷共10页,满分120分,考试时间120分钟; 2. 在答题纸的密封线内填写学校、班级、姓名、考号等,密封线内不要答题; 3. 请将所有答案均按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸相应的答题处,否则不得分。 第一部分:听力(共两节,满分20分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分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。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 will the woman probably go first? A. To a cinema. B. To a supermarket. C. To a bank. 2. Why does the man refuse the woman’s request? A. The heating is broken. B. He can’t afford the heating bill. C. He doesn’t like to use the heating. 3. What does the woman most probably want to do? A. Apply to Island Air for the job. B. Get some work experience first. C. Take a training course. 4. What does the man think of his history teacher? A. Respectable. B. Annoying. C. Talkative. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A website. B. A piece of music. C. A T-shirt. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题 1分,满分15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。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 age group is the game good for? A. From 10 to 19. B. From 8 to 13. C. From 6 to 12. 7. Where is Black’s PC shop? A. On Marsden Street. B. On Hunter Road. C. Next to Walker’s store. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Advertiser and advertising agent. B. Business partners. C. Workmates. 9. Why was the company unsuccessful in Japan? A. The target group between Japan and America is different. B. The name of the company scared off customers. C. The marketing strategies didn’t work. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10. What is the man doing? A. Giving directions. B. Offering an invitation. C. Asking for information. 11. Where is the registrar’s office? A. Opposite the library. B. In the classroom building. C. In the red brick building. 12. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Have dinner with her. B. Show her around the school. C. Accompany her to the registration. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. Why did the man miss his connecting flight? A. His plane arrived late. B. He took a wrong plane. C. He didn’t catch the earliest flight. 14. When will the man’s connecting flight depart? A. At 3:00. B. At 4:30. C. At 7:00. 15. Where is the man now? A. In Munich. B. In Denver. C. In Chicago. 16. What does the man want to do? A. Ask the technicians for help. B. Attend the meeting online. C. Have the meeting videotaped. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. Who are the listeners? A. Servers. B. Cashiers. C. Students. 18. Which is mentioned by the speaker? A. Where to apply for a dotcom job. B. Why to choose a dotcom job. C. How to get a dotcom job. 19. What do students enjoy most when doing dotcom jobs? A. Respect. B. High pay. C. Good experience. 20. Why do some university students drop out to start their own dotcoms? A. Dotcoms need little money and few skills. B. Dotcoms demand little working experience. C. Dotcoms require few formal qualifications. 第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 35 分) 第一节: 单项填空(共 15小题;每小题 1分,满分 15分) 请认真阅读下面各题,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 21. —They are quiet, aren’t they? —Yes. They are accustomed ________ at meals. A. to talk B. to not talk C. to talking D. to not talking 22. It was only after I read the passage three times that I understood what the writer really wanted to ________. A. violate B. convey C. acknowledge D. undertake 23. The tourist industry is of ________ importance to the national economy. A. punctual B. shallow C. vital D. complex 24. To the people’s surprise, the number of deaths ________ accidents ________ still rising. A. arising from; is B. arising from; are C. arisen from; is D. arisen from; are 25. Why ________ you drive so many miles away for a supper when you can easily have it at one of the restaurants nearby? A. might B. could C. would D. must 26. All the photographs in this book, ________ stated otherwise, date from the 1950s. A. if B. once C. until D. unless 27. Napoleon commanded that his soldiers ________ towards Moscow at once. A. advanced B. advance C. is advancing D. was advancing 28. I ________ to go on a picnic yesterday, but I was too busy. A. intend B. intended C. has intended D. had intended 29. John Logie Baird constructed the first color TV in 1928, but it was not until 1938 _______ the first color TV program was broadcast. A. that B. when C. which D. what 30. Not only ________ aspirin ________ vital for reducing fever and helping, but there are also other things that aspirin can help with. A. is; proved B. was; proved C. has; proved D. had; proved 31.There are many flights to Dalian, and the city has good air connections with most large cities in China, but you need to make ________ in advance. A. reservations B. promises C. commitments D. comments 32. If the customer rings up for me again, please ________ the call to the sale department. A. put through B. break through C. go through D. look through 33.The president subscribed to the idea ________ the welfare system should be improved. A. which B. that C. whether D. what 34. —I got sick and tired of hotels and hotel food after the trip to Mexico. —I can imagine. ________. A. Don’t meet trouble half-way B. All’s well that ends well C. Honesty is the best policy D. East or west, home is the best 35. —Brad was Jane’s brother! —_________. He reminded me so much of Jane! A. No doubt B. No problem C. No wonder D. No way 第二节: 完形填空(共 20小题;每小题 1分,满分20分) 请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 “You will never walk again. You will have to use a wheelchair.” I heard his words fall 36 on my ears, numbing (使麻木) my soul. If I had never felt hopeless before, I felt hopeless then. The car accident had left me unconscious (失去知觉的). When 37 , I found both legs in casts (石膏). 38 I had other serious injuries, my legs were my first concern. Working as a special needs teacher and busy and active by nature, I couldn’t imagine being 39 in a wheelchair. Lying in my bed, I wondered how I 40 give my ten-year-old son hope that Mom would 41 . He’d been cheerful on every visit, but I saw 42 in his eyes. He needed the ray of hope that I would not be in a wheelchair forever. Just maybe, I thought, I could use this experience to teach him what to do when misfortune 43 . It didn’t take me long to become 44 with my limited movements and even with the pace the doctors were willing to go with me. I was determined to learn everything they showed me. Every night in my private room, as soon as I knew I wouldn’t be 45 or discovered, I would move myself from the bed to the floor, 46 on to the bed rail (床栏杆) for dear life, and slowly putting my weight 47 my feet. After several weeks of such difficult 48 , my strength and confidence continued to 49 . It came the time to share my achievements with the person most 50 to me. One night, when I heard my son greet the nurses at the station, I 51 myself up. As he opened the door, I took a few small steps. 52 , he could only watch as I turned and started back to bed. All of the pain, the fear, and the struggle 53 as I heard the words I had longed to hear, “Mommy, you can walk!” I am now able to walk alone, sometimes using a stick. I am able to take public transportation to shop and visit friends. My life has been blessed with many 54 of which I am proud. But none has ever brought me the satisfaction and joy 55 by those four little words of my son. 36. A. extremely B. heavily C. specifically D. interestingly 37. A. awakened B. commanded C. bothered D. opposed 38. A. Before B. While C. If D. After 39. A. placed B. stuck C. involved D. absorbed 40. A. might B. should C. must D. could 41. A. recover B. change C. adjust D. succeed 42. A. curiosity B. surprise C. fear D. puzzle 43. A. strikes B. passes C. continues D. remains 44. A. explicit B. skeptical C. religious D. impatient 45. A. punished B. interrupted C. accepted D. protected 46. A. falling B. holding C. setting D. stepping 47. A. through B. in C. on D. at 48. A. efforts B. lessons C. acts D. cures 49. A. appear B. build C. survive D. add 50. A. useful B. pleasant C. popular D. important 51. A. opened B. dragged C. woke D. dressed 52. A. Astonished B. Embarrassed C. Afraid D. Disappointed 53. A. faded B. spread C. backed D. sank 54. A. expectations B. challenges C. achievements D. supports 55. A. proved B. offered C. taught D. suggested 第三部分: 阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分) 请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A A Guide to the University Food The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study. If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching. Relaxation The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays. Health Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and a nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Academic Support All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30–minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free. Transportation The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 am and 3 pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1. 56. What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria? A. Do homework and watch TV. B. Have meals and meet with friends. C. Buy drinks and hold concerts. D. Add money to your ID and play chess. 57. Where and when can you cook your own food? A. The Globe, Friday. B. The McMillan Hall, Sunday. C. The Lower Cafe, Sunday. D. The TWU Cafeteria, Friday. 58. How can you seek help from the Writing Centre? A. By applying online. B. By calling the centre. C. By filling in a sign-up form. D. By going to the centre directly. B A long, red bridge stretches (伸展) out across the water. It crosses the Golden Gate. This is not the entrance to a sacred (神圣的) land, but it looks just as magical. The Golden Gate is where San Francisco Bay meets the Pacific Ocean. At night, the lights of the bridge create a breathtaking scene. Welcome to San Francisco, a city renowned (闻名的) for its steep hills, beautiful parks and an infamous island prison. With so many famous local landmarks, it’s no wonder that US singer Tony Bennett “left his heart” there. Last year, it ranked as Lonely Planet’s No 1 city to visit. Even with many things to see and do there, the Golden Gate Bridge stands out. It is the symbol of the city. Before its completion in 1937, people thought it was impossible to build. San Francisco Bay is famously foggy (多雾的), with powerful winds and strong ocean currents (洋流). Despite these difficult conditions, the bridge opened after four years of construction. Many tourists walk across its 2-kilometer length. “The views are worth the climb,” one local resident wrote on social-media platform Instagram. About one-third of the city’s population is made up of Asian people. The city’s Chinatown is the largest outside of Asia and the oldest in North America. Two traditional Chinese holidays, the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, are the biggest events of the year on the city’s calendar. If yellow cabs (出租车) symbolize New York’s transportation, then the cable car (缆车) is San Francisco’s equivalent. The first cable car entered public service in 1873, and the slow, noisy vehicle remains a beloved part of the city. Once, the cable car network was damaged by a serious earthquake. Luckily, it survived. Tourists love cable cars because they provide better views than the subway. So if you’re looking for a city worth visiting, San Francisco might be the place for you. Just be careful not to leave your heart behind! 59. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge from the article? A. It is one of the most famous sites in San Francisco. B. It presents the best night scene in America. C. It is a sacred bridge for American people. D. It took a decade to build the bridge due to difficult conditions. 60. Why does the cable car remain a beloved part of San Francisco? A. It provides a more convenient way to travel. B. It is faster to travel by cable car. C. It provides better views to passengers. D. It slows down the pace of life. 61. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “equivalent” in Paragraph 4? A. 设备 B. 等同物 C. 平衡 D. 均分 62. What is the main purpose of this article? A. To tell the history of San Francisco. B. To convince readers that San Francisco is safe. C. To introduce different aspects of San Francisco. D. To show the influence of Asian culture on San Francisco. 63. This article is most probably found in ______________. A. a biography B. a book review C. a science fiction D. a newspaper C Scientific experiments can sometimes go wrong and when they do, the results may range from the disastrous to the troubling. One such experiment took place in South America about fifty years ago. Whether its final consequences will cause serious damage or nothing more than a small trouble still remains to be seen. The story began in 1956 when an American scientist working in Brazil decided to solve the problem of increasing the productivity of that country’s bees. He imported a very active type of African bee from Tanzania and mated (交配) it with the more easy-going native variety to produce a new kind of bees. The new bees worked harder and produced twice as much honey. It seemed that Professor Kerr, for that was the scientist’s name, had a total success on his hands. Then things began to go wrong. For some reason as yet unseen, but perhaps as a result of something in their environment, the new bees began to develop extremely attacking personalities. They became bad-tempered and easy to be angry, attacked the native bees and drove them from their living places. But worse was to follow. Having taken over the countryside, the new bees, with their dangerous stings (叮), began to attack its neighbors—cats, dogs, horses, chickens and finally man himself. A long period of terror began that has so far killed a great number of animals and about 150 human beings. This would have been bad enough if the bees had stayed in Brazil. But now they are on the move, heading northwards in countless millions towards Central and North America, and moving at the alarming speed of 200 miles a year. The countries that lie in their path are naturally worried because it looks as if nothing can be done to stop them. 64. The results of the South American experiment ______________. A. are not important B. are not yet certain C. have proved to be wrong D. have caused a serious trouble 65. The experiment mentioned in this passage was designed to ______________. A. make Brazilian bees more easy-going B. make African bees less active C. increase the number of bees in Brazil D. increase the amount of honey in Brazil 66. Which of the following may be the cause of the new bees’ attacking personalities? A. Their bad temper. B. Their hard work. C. Their living environment. D. Their production of honey. 67. The last paragraph implies that ______________. A. the bees prefer to live in Brazil B. the bees must be stopped from moving north C. the bees may bring about trouble in more countries D. the bees have been driven to Central and North America D My full name is Lily Myunghi M. When my parents gave me this name, they created an important part of my identity that will be part of me forever. My first name, Lily, was inspired by a story my mom heard a long time ago. Some people wanted to get rid of their tiger lilies, so they dug a deep, deep hole and threw the tiger lily plants in. For years, they felt they had succeeded in killing the lilies. But one spring, strong, green stocks rose to the surface. My mom named me Lily because she hoped for a beautiful daughter, who would also be strong and resilient, just like those orange blossomed lily plants. My middle name is Myunghi. My mom, who is of Korean heritage, wanted to honor our Asian roots. The middle name means “clear-eyed girl” in Korean. My parents chose it because they believe life is difficult, and they hoped being “clear-eyed” would help me find my way in the world. However, in English, Myunghi loses its beautiful meaning. It becomes the hesitation on people’s faces as they stumble over its mere two syllables (音节). It becomes the surprised expressions of classmates who have never heard a name anything like it before It becomes a blushing (脸红的) little girl, embarrassed by her own name, a name that her parents put so much thought into. When I was younger, I hid my middle name, pretending it didn’t exist. Looking back, I pity the girl who was too ashamed to reveal her full name to anyone. My grandparents were raised in Korea, where parents take great care choosing a name with a meaning that will help their child through life. My grandparents were born into the Japanese occupation of Korea and assigned Japanese names, which stripped (剥夺) away their cultural identities bit by bit. I’ve grown to love and appreciate my name. I no longer hide my name, but instead, proudly announce it, since my grandparents could not. I accept this special part of my identity that was chosen especially for me. My full name is Lily Myunghi M. It paints a magnificent picture of unconditional love, hope, and heritage coming together to form a girl. And that girl, is me. 68. We can know from the story that tiger lilies ______________. A. have white blossoms B. are green stocks C. are strong plants D. grow in deep holes 69. Why did the author try to hide her middle name when she was younger? A. She felt awkward about her unusual name. B. She was ashamed of her Asian roots. C. She felt it difficult to pronounce the name. D She was too shy to fit in with her classmates. 70. What does the author intend to tell us? A. A good name brings a bright future. B. Her name helps to keep her identity. C. She appreciates the love from her parents. D. Parents often pick an unusual name for the child. 第四部分: 任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。每个空格只填一个单词。 If you turn on the news, you can hear about hurricanes, earthquakes, and more happenings in our world every day, and these tragedies can reach us on a minute-by-minute basis. Furthermore, when we hear about the disasters, it is hard for us not to react emotionally, even when we are not directly affected by them. Therefore, learning how to cope in a world full of tragedy is something everyone needs. What we put into our mind has a powerful effect on our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. If you are exposing yourself to negative media sources for hours each day, then you are likely to begin feeling negative. It is good to be informed about world events and what is happening around the globe. However, it is another level to dwell on (细想) these events. If you find yourself constantly thinking about all the terrible things happening in the world, then you may have to limit your intake of negative things. Disasters are inevitable (不可避免的) in this world. When you are feeling that what is going on in the world is affecting your emotional well-being, it is time to make sure you are still keeping up with your life. Don’t stop your normal activities as a result of a disaster striking on the other side of the country. Donate and then move on with your life. It is even better if you can volunteer. What’s more, let the affected know you are concerned for them and hope that all is OK with them and their home. You will find that your expression of care toward others is cathartic (起宣泄作用的) for your own emotional well-being. If you are having feelings of sadness, anxiety, or depression because of what is happening in the world, then you should talk to someone. Share your thoughts and feelings with someone who cares about you, as they will be more willing to take the time to listen. If you find you are still feeling heavy, then you should contact a professional. They can help you work through your emotions. There is no such thing as a perfect world or perfect people, therefore natural and human disasters will continue. However, there is goodness in this world. There are good people and good things happening if you look for them. You’ll find yourself with a happier and more joyful spirit when you focus on the positive. When earthquakes happen, people often die. This is a sad reality. However, you can also read about stories of heroism and people helping others. These stories are what need to be celebrated. Find the glimmer of hope, heroism, or human decency (正派) in any situation and you will find yourself better dealing with the reality of the bad things that happen in today’s world. How to deal with negativity when disasters happen Introduction It is necessary to be able to deal with negativity since we can hear about all the terrible things going on around the world 71. ________ they happen and we can be emotionally affected by them. Limit your exposure to 72. ________ media ●We are likely to become a(n) reflection of what we expose ourselves to over time. ●It’s fine to learn about what is happening in the world, but don’t spend too much time 73. ________ the negative news. Keep up with 74. ________ activities Reach out to the 75. ________ people as soon as you can, and make contact with them to show your concern, which can also 76. ________ you. Talk it out ●Disasters may make you feel sad and 77. ________ your thoughts and feelings with a friend counts. ●If 78. ________, refer to a professional. Look for the positive around you ●Accept that there are always 79. ________. ●When disasters happen, try to 80. ________ on stories that can warm your heart. 第五部分: 书面表达(满分25分) Social practice has been more and more popular in schools. Senior school students are asked to enter society and get some ideas of it. Surely, social practice has many advantages. Firstly, social practice can offer students a chance to contact society and meet different kinds of people. In this way students can gain some precious social experience, which will be useful to their future career. Secondly, students can apply what they have learned in class to practical work, thus knowing themselves more clearly. Thirdly, social practice can bring them some financial reward and make them more independent of their family. However, some problems may arise if no correct guidance is made. For example, some students get overly interested in social practice and want to work full-time and earn more money, thus neglecting their studies. And some students are likely to get in touch with the dark side of society, which will affect their future values. In order to carry out social practice smoothly, students should first know their objective. They should put their studies in the first place and see social practice just as a useful supplement (补充), so they ought to try to strike a balance between social practice and their studies. 【写作内容】 1. 请以约30个词概括上文的内容; 2. 请以约120个词谈谈你对“社会实践”的看法,包括如下要点: (1) 谈谈社会实践的重要性; (2) 你或你朋友所经历过的一次社会实践; (3) 你认为如何协调好学习与社会实践的关系。 【写作要求】 可以用事例或者其他论述方法支持你的观点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不能直接引用原文句子。 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 2018~2019学年度第二学期期中调研测试 高二英语参考答案 第一部分:听力(共两节,满分20分) 1-5 CBAAC 6-10 BACBA 11-15 CBABC 16-20 BCBAC 第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节,满分 35 分) 第一节: 单项填空(共 15小题;每小题 1分,满分 15分) 21-25 DBCAD 26-30 DBDAC 31-35 AABDC 第二节:完形填空 (共 20小题;每小题 1分,满分20分) 36-40 BABBD 41-45 ACADB 46-50 BCABD 51-55 BAACB 第三部分: 阅读理解(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,满分 30 分) 56-58 BAC 59-63 ACBCD 64-67 BDCC 68-70 CAB 第四部分: 任务型阅读 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 71. immediately/directly/instantly 72. negative 73. considering 74. normal 75. affected 76. benefit 77. sharing 78. necessary 79. disasters 80. focus/concentrate/center/centre 第五部分: 书面表达 (满分25分) Social practice enriches students’ social experience, put their knowledge into practice and rewards them with money. However, it may affect their studies. Therefore, students should balance their studies and social practice. Undoubtedly, social practice benefits students in many ways. Through social practice they learn what they can’t learn in class. Gradually they will become strong-willed, and enthusiastic in study and life. Two years ago, I organized a team of classmates to a Charity House where we told stories to the blind, drew beautiful pictures for the deaf. The visit made me realize helping others shouldn’t be only an empty talk and that life is worth cherishing. Of course, we must strike a balance between study and social practice. After all, senior school stage is a vital period for students to gain knowledge. Therefore, I strongly suggest we make full use of our spare time and holiday to participate in that. (150 words) 听力原文 Text 1 W: I’m going to the supermarket. But before that, I have to go to the bank. M: Then could you buy tickets for The Plant of the Apes on your way back? W: Sure. Text 2 W: It’s really cold in this apartment. Can we turn up the heat? M: No, my last heating bill was too high. I had trouble paying it. Would you like a sweater? Text 3 W: Island Air is now accepting applications for flight attendants. It says no experience necessary, and training is provided. M: Sounds great. What are the requirements? W: It says you must have a pleasant character and attitude. Is that me? Text 4 M: Do you like our new history teacher? W: I’m fed up with his endless talking. M: You can’t say that! He’s a very knowledgeable person. Text 5 W: Hey, Mark. Cool T-shirt. M: Thanks. I just got it from a website that sells high-tech clothing. W: Oh yeah? What are all those lights moving up and down on your T-shirt? M: They show the beats of my music playing. Text 6 W: I bought my brother a computer game called City Two Thousand and Ten. He plays with it for hours. M: How old is he? W: 10. M: Oh, my brother is 12. W: That’s OK. This game’s good for 8 to 13 year olds. M: Great! Where did you buy it? W: In Black’s PC shop. I looked everywhere in Cambridge and Peterstown, but I had to go to a shop in London to find it. M: Where is the shop? W: On Marsden Street. You know Hunter Road? Turn left at the end and it’s opposite Walker’s store at number 19. M: I can get there next Thursday. Thanks, Jenny. Text 7 W: Hey, John. Do you have a moment? I want to talk about the marketing in Japan. M: Sure. W: First, do you know that sometimes just the name of a company can be enough to scare off customers. I heard about a company that tried to sell gas in Japan. It was unsuccessful there because of its name. M: Really? W: Yeah. It was called Enco — E-N-C-O. They opened a few shops in Japan and advertised using their American name. Unfortunately they didn’t know Enco is a short way of saying “engine stop” in Japanese. M: Hmm. We should consider that when we do our marketing. Text 8 W: Excuse me. Do you know where registration is? M: Sure. You see that tall building over there? W: Uh-huh. M: It’s the shorter building to the right of it. W: Oh, thank you. Do you also know where I pay my school fee? M: Yes, you have to go to the registrar’s office. W: Where’s that? M: It’s behind us. You have to go through the library. And then you turn right and you can see the classroom building. Next to it is the red brick building. The registrar’s office is on the 3rd floor. W: Great. Thanks for all your help. M: Say, I could show you around our school later. W: Thanks, but I’m having dinner with my friend. M: OK. Well, good luck. See you later. Text 9 M: Hello, Sue? This is Damon Guenther. My plane had an electrical problem, so my flight from Munich was delayed and I missed my connecting flight here. W: I’m sorry to hear that, Damon. Can you come to the meeting on time? M: The earliest flight I can catch leaves at 4:30 and arrives in Denver at 7, so I’m going to miss the meeting at 3 today. W: Unfortunately, we can’t change the time of the meeting, because Sam Hawthorn has come from Boston, and he has to return tonight. But I’d really like you to attend it. M: I know. Is there any way you could set it up as a video meeting on the Internet? That way, I could take part in it in Chicago. W: That’s a good idea. I’ll try. Let me talk with our technical support staff, and I’ll get back to you soon. Meanwhile, go ahead and book the 4:30 flight. In a worst-case, we’ll videotape the meeting and you can watch it tonight after you arrive. Text 10 M: Hello, everyone. First let me introduce myself. My name is John Barker, and I work at an institution. As most of you know, I’m here to talk about students’ summer jobs. In many parts of the world, university students work in the summer. They need the money, and they can get some working experience. Traditionally, they get jobs as servers, cashiers, and lifeguards at swimming pools. These days, however, more and more students are working at dotcoms. Dotcoms are Internet-based companies which offer goods and services online. Today’s young people already know a lot about computers, and they can quickly learn more. The pay is usually much better than at the traditional summer jobs. There are other advantages besides the pay. Students see dotcom jobs as a good start on their future. In addition to providing good experience, the work is also enjoyable for most. On top of this, their co-workers treat them with respect. Dotcoms are new and need new ways of thinking. Imagination is more important than formal qualifications. So some students are even quitting school to start their own dotcoms. 查看更多