甘肃永昌第第一中学学高三上学期年中考试补习班英语

甘肃永昌第第一中学学高三上学期年中考试补习班英语

甘肃永昌第第一中学学2019年高三上学期年中考试（补习班）--英语 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。共150分，考试时间120分钟。‎ 第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共115分）‎ 第一部分，听力题 第一节（共5小题，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三个选项中选出最正确选项，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. Why does the woman refuse the invitation for tonight?‎ A. She doesn't like the man.‎ B. She has another appointment.‎ C. She is too busy with her work.‎ ‎（ ）2. What does the man think of classical music?‎ A. He does not like it at all.‎ B. He prefers it to other music.‎ C. He enjoys it at bedtime.‎ ‎（ ）3. What did the two girls do yesterday?‎ A. They went to the English Evening.‎ B. They went to meet Jeff.‎ C. They became friends at the English Evening.‎ ‎（ ）4. What time is it now?‎ A.9:00. B.9:10. C.9:40.‎ ‎（ ）5. What do we know about the man?‎ A. He saw off his father at the airport yesterday.‎ B. He was late for class yesterday morning.‎ C. He went to meet his cousin yesterday morning.‎ 第二节（共15小题，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三个选项中选出最正确选项，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至8题。‎ ‎（ ）6. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. When they surf the Web.‎ B. What they do on the Internet.‎ C. How they look up information online.‎ ‎（ ）7. How often does the man probably surf the Internet?‎ A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Several times a week.‎ ‎（ ）8. What do we know about the man?‎ A. He has never sent email.‎ B. He gets some help from the Web.‎ C. He shows no interest in the Internet.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。‎ ‎（ ）9. Where does this conversation take place?‎ A. On a train. B.Near a bus stop.‎ C. In a department store.‎ ‎（ ）10. What did the man do?‎ A. He hurt the woman.‎ B. He helped the woman carry the bags.‎ C. He made the woman drop the bags to the ground.‎ ‎（ ）11. What is the woman like?‎ A. She is kind. B. She is rude. C. She is proud.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。‎ ‎（ ）12. Where does this conversation take place?‎ A. In a restaurant. B. In a hospital. C. At the office.‎ ‎（ ）13. When does the woman get a pain in stomach?‎ A. About an hour after she has eaten.‎ B. About an hour before she has eaten.‎ C. Just when she begins to eat.‎ ‎（ ）14. What can you conclude about the woman's husband from ‎ ‎ this conversation?‎ A. He eats very quickly.‎ B. He doesn't eat as quickly as his wife.‎ C. He sometimes eats more slowly than his wife.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。‎ ‎（ ）15. Where did the two speakers go for dinner?‎ A. To McDonald's. B. To KFC. C. To a Chinese restaurant.‎ ‎（ ）16. Why didn't they eat at home?‎ A. Because Jill's mother was not in the house.‎ B. Because Jill was tired of her father's cooking.‎ C. Because Jill's father wanted to eat fried chicken.‎ ‎（ ）17. What did Jill want for her dinner?‎ A. Hamburger, salad, coffee and chicken.‎ B. Hamburger, salad, Coke, and ice cream.‎ C. Hamburger, vegetables and coffee.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎（ ）18. What do we know about Manhattan Island?‎ A. It used to be a small country.‎ B. Only Indians lived there before 1609.‎ C. It was controlled by Dutch before 1609.‎ ‎（ ）19. Why did Henry Hudson go to Manhattan Island?‎ A. He wanted to trade with the Indians.‎ B. He hoped to find a shorter way to the Far East.‎ C. He wanted to find more land for his country.‎ ‎（ ）20. How did the Indians react to Henry Hudson's arrival?‎ A. They captured him.‎ B. They didn't allow him to land.‎ C. They were friendly to him.‎ 第二部分　英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节　单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)‎ 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。‎ ‎（ ）21. The two cakes are of ________ size, but the one they bought last week was twice ________ size of them.‎ A. the; the B．a; the C．a; a D．the; a ‎（ ）22. There have been several new events ________ to the program for the 2017 Beijing Olympic Games.‎ A. add B. to add C. adding D. added ‎（ ）23. This course was ________ as difficult as I expected. On the contrary, I found it quite easy.‎ A. something like B. nothing like C. just D.‎ ‎ exactly ‎（ ）24. You have no idea how she finished the race ________ her foot wounded so much.‎ A. for B. when C. with D. while ‎（ ）25. I like this jacket better than that one, but it costs almost three times ________.‎ A. as much B. as many C. so much D. so many ‎（ ）26. Only ticketholders were ________ to the stadium for the concert given by Jay Chou, so many of his fans were turned away.‎ A. allowed B. permitted C. agreed D. admitted ‎（ ）27. Mary, I should tell you it is the third time that you________ your homework.‎ A．forgot to do B．forgot doing C．have forgotten to do D．had forgotten doing ‎（ ）28. —Look! How long ________ like this?‎ ‎—Three weeks! It's usual here that rain ________ without stopping these days of the year.‎ A. has it rained; poured B. has it been raining; pours C. is it raining; is pouring D. does it rain; has poured ‎（ ）29. The new airport is built close to the freeway, and it is ________ by Bus No. 2.‎ A．accessible B．available C．alternative D．abundant ‎（ ）30. Many people are struggling to ________ on a lower income in the economic crisis.‎ A. survive B. work C. fight D. help ‎（ ）31．While studying, fix your mind on what is really important, or you will ______remembering nothing．‎ A．end up B．take up C．lead to D．stick to ‎（ ）32．Education is ______ remains when we have forgotten all we have been taught．‎ A．whether B．how C．that D．what ‎（ ）33．—Tom is very upset．I wish I ______ him the disappointing news．‎ ‎—I told you not to, but you wouldn't listen．‎ A．didn't tell B．hadn't told ‎ C．haven't told D．wouldn't tell ‎（ ）34. There were several messages from people, most of _____ I didn't know, on my answering machine when I got home．‎ A．those B．which C．whom D．them ‎（ ）35. —May I open the window to let in some fresh air?‎ ‎—________！‎ A. Come on B. Take care C. Go ahead D. Hold on 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题l分，满分20分）‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A feeling of excitement overcame me as I looked around the stadium.‎ At 5:30 pm, two hours before game time, I walked into the locker room（更衣室）. My 36 of school, music and what I planned to do on Saturday night were 37 with the simple aim to beat the football team across the field from us tonight.‎ Approaching my locker（衣物柜）, I noticed my teammates 38 . Some rested on benches, staring up at the ceiling 39 it were a film of the opposing team’s play. Some seemed a bit more 40 , using the time to tell jokes. A few stared at the field, 41 what will happen in 120 minutes.‎ Our coach, Tony Severino, came out of his office at 6 o’clock. He told the team how 42 this game was for the season, between two of the state’s top teams—my school and our opposing team, Liberty‎ ‎High School. His words gave the team impulse（冲动）it needed to 43 .‎ At 7:10 pm, warm – ups finished, we went over the game ‎ ‎44 and discussed what we needed to do for the next three hours. The sound of the national anthem（国歌） 45 that we were only minutes from the action. Our coach usually made a final 46 . But tonight was different. On this clear night he 47 looked around the room at all the players and shouted, “Let’s go and get them.” Even 48 the “get” came out of his mouth, we were already 49 our way out of the door.‎ Outside, a few young fans reached to touch our hands, eager to be a 50 of our school’s winning tradition. When I smiled and 51 my hand, the young faces lit up as if they had just met Superman.‎ Seconds later, the team ran onto the 52 , moving as a mass of blue, in front of a packed stadium. We enjoyed a noisy 53 from fans and the fight song played by our school band. Breathing in the 54 of one of the biggest game of the year, I felt we were sure to win. I told myself, “This was what it was all about” and 55 that it was for moments like this that I loved high school football.‎ ‎（ ）36．A．thoughts B．ideas C．pictures D．minds ‎（ ）37．A．covered B．mixed C．replaced D．filled ‎（ ）38．A．exercising B．struggling C．preparing D．previewing ‎（ ）39．A．in case B．even though C．as long as D．as if ‎（ ）40．A．relaxed B．worried C．frightened D．impressed ‎（ ）41．A．dreaming B．wishing C．expecting D．imagining ‎（ ）42．A．useless B．difficult C．available D．important ‎（ ）43．A．warm up B．pick up C．get up D．rise up ‎（ ）44．A．route B．frame C．plan D．forecast ‎（ ）45．A．urged B．insisted C．suggested D．stressed ‎（ ）46．A．speech B．preparation C．decision D．change ‎（ ）47．A．finally B．simply C．actually D．eventually ‎（ ）48．A．when B．before C．as D．since ‎（ ）49．A．leading B．dragging C．showing D．making ‎（ ）50．A．player B．friend C．part D．team ‎（ ）51．A．held out B．took out C．got out D．brought out ‎（ ）52．A．field B．stage C．yard D．garden ‎（ ）53．A．success B．reply C．achievement D．welcome ‎（ ）54．A．atmosphere B．experience C．expectation D．examination ‎（ ）55．A．accepted B．admitted C．realized D．recognized 第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)‎ 第一节：阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Which gender is the most talkative? No matter what you answer, you are partially right.‎ A recent Gallup Poll showed that both men and women believe that women possess the gift of talking and some even believe women are biologically built for conversation, but all of that is challenged in a research published in the November issue of Personality and Social Psychology Review.‎ In a recent research by Campbell Leaper and Melanie Ayres,‎ ‎ they collected all of the available evidence from decades of scientific study and systematically combined the findings into an overall picture of the differences between men and women regarding talkativeness.‎ They found a small but reliable tendency（趋势） for men to be more talkative than women in certain cases, such as when they were conversing with their wives or with strangers. Women talked more to their children and to their college classmates.‎ The type of speech was also explored in the research. The researchers discovered that, with strangers, women were generally more talkative when it came to using speech to ensure her connection to the listener, while men’s speech focused more on an attempt to influence the listener. With close friends and family, however, there was very little difference between genders in the amount of speech.‎ ‎（ ）56.This passage mainly talks about a research conducted by _______ .‎ A. Gallup Poll B. Personality and Social Psychology Review C. Campbell Leaper and Melanie Ayres D. the author ‎（ ）57. Which of the following statements describes the main ‎ idea of the passage?‎ A. Women are born more talkative than men.‎ B. Men are born more talkative than women.‎ C. Women and men are talkative in different cases.‎ D. Women are no more talkative than men.‎ ‎（ ）58.The underlined word gender means _______.‎ A. people    B. nationality    C. culture   D. sex ‎（ ）59.Talking with strangers, ________.‎ A. women are more talkative than with people they know B. men are more talkative than with their wives C. women prefer to listen more rather than speak more D. men speak a lot to have their opinions accepted B Does a Tea Break Make You More Efficient?‎ China‎ has been drinking tea since the time of Shennong, 5,000 years ago. Britain’s relationship with tea is much shorter, but tea enjoys pride of place as the UK’s national drink. According to the UK Tea Council, British people drink an average of three cups a day or a national total of 165 million cups every day.‎ With figures like these, it is no surprise that time spent ‎ taking tea affects the working day in Britain. A recent survey found that 24 minutes a day are lost to making, buying and drinking tea and coffee. That is, £‎400 a year is lost in working hours per employee, or 190 days over a lifetime. So, should employers be worried about this lost working time, or does the tea break make up in other ways?‎ One argument is that caffeine improves mental state: a drink of tea or coffee can make you active and focus on work.‎ Professor Rogers of the University‎ of ‎Bristol disagrees. After years of studying caffeine he sees nothing can prove that. “Workers would perform equally well if not drinking it at all,” he says. “But if they’re often drinking it and then go without, they’ll feel tired and won’t work well.”‎ Psychologist Cooper instead emphasizes the role tea breaks play in office life, and in building social relationships. “We need to make people more active and see other people. The tea break is one way of doing this,” says Cooper.‎ And Professor Rogers also points out the comfort effect of a hot drink: “We warm our hands on them on a cold day; they’re comforting and play a big role in our everyday life. Whatever the caffeine’s doing, I’d say these 24 minutes aren’t wasted.”‎ ‎（ ）60. What is the passage mainly about?‎ A. Tea Breaks cannot make people more active at work.‎ B. British people drink more tea than people in other countries.‎ C. Tea break plays an important role in people’s life in Britain.‎ D. A lot of time has been wasted drinking tea in the working day.‎ ‎（ ）61. We learn from a recent survey that in Britain _______.‎ A. £400 is lost in working hours for each person B. tea breaks take up 24 minutes in a working day C. people spend 190 days drinking tea and coffee each year D. people drink 165 million cups in working hours every day ‎（ ）62. What’s Psychologist Coopers’ attitude towards tea break?‎ A. Doubtful. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. D. Positive.‎ C BEIJING‎, Nov. 26 - U. S. dollar hit another record low against the euro on Friday, with the European currency climbing above $1.32 for the first time. The green-back fell to its lowest in nearly five years against the yen the same day.‎ By 1943 EST, the dollar was trading at US$1.3265 per euro, compared with US$‎1.3270 in thin late New York trade. It was at 102.55 yen, little changed from New York after touching 102.37, a level not seen since March 2000, in London.‎ Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki repeated his warning against dollar weakness, threatening to take action against sudden moves, but market participants said such verbal intervention (口头干涉) had long lost its clout.‎ Traders were expecting market liquidity to remain thin on Friday because of the extended U. S.‎ holiday.‎ In such thin trading, many said a fall in the dollar past 102 yen and US$1.33 per euro was a real possibility.‎ Referring to recent currency movements as “brutal”, European Central Bank chief Jean-Claude Trichet, who is the most vocal European policymaker on dollar weakness, is due to make comments in Rio de Janeiro, along with ECB council member and Spanish central bank governor Jaime Caruana.‎ Introduced in 1999 as the common currency for 12 European countries, the euro initially (最初) dropped against the dollar but has risen some 60 percent since hitting an all-time low of 82 U. S. cents in October 2000.‎ ‎（ ）63. What does “the green-back” refer to in the first ‎ paragraph?‎ A. U. S. dollar B. Another record.‎ C. The euro D. European currency.‎ ‎（ ）64. How did Sadakazu Tanigaki feel about dollar weakness?‎ A. Excited B. Puzzled C. worried D. Disappointed.‎ ‎（ ）65. The underlined word “brutal” probably means ________.‎ A. cruelty B. help C. criticism D. apology ‎（ ）66. According to some people, it was possible for the dollar to trade ________.‎ A. at 1.3265 per euro B. at 1.32 per euro C. at 1.3270 per euro D. at 1.331 per euro D When other nine-year-old kids were playing games, she was working at a petrol station. When other teens were studying or going out, she struggled to find a place to sleep on the street. But she overcame these terrible setbacks to win a highly competitive scholarship (奖学金) and gain entry to Harvard University. And her amazing story has inspired a movie, “Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story”, shown in late April.‎ Liz Murray, a 22-year-old American girl, has been writing ‎ a real-life story of willpower and determination. Liz grew up in the shadow of two drug-addicted (吸毒) parents. There was never enough food or warm clothes in the house. Liz was the only member of the family who had a job. Her mother had AIDS and died when Liz was just 15 years old. The effect of that loss became a turning point in her life. Connecting the environment in which she had grown up with how her mother had died, she decided to do something about it.‎ Liz went back to school. She threw herself into her studies, never telling her teachers that she was homeless. At night, she lived on the streets. “What drove me to live on had something to do with understanding, by understanding that there was a whole other way of being. I had only experienced a small part of the society,” she wrote in her book Breaking Night.‎ She admitted that she used envy to drive herself on. She used the benefits that come easily to others, such as a safe living environment, to encourage herself that “next to nothing could hold me down”. She finished high school in just two years and won a full scholarship to study at Harvard‎ ‎University. But Liz decided to leave her top university a couple of months earlier this year in order to take care of her father, who has also developed AIDS. “I love my parents so much. They are drug ‎ addicts. But I never forget that they love me all the time.”‎ Liz wants moviegoers to come away with the idea that changing your life is “as simple as making a decision”.‎ ‎（ ）67. In which order did the following things happen to Liz?‎ a. Her mother died of AIDS.‎ b. She worked at a petrol station.‎ c. She got admitted into Harvard.‎ d. The movie about her life was put on.‎ e. She had trouble finding a place to sleep.‎ A. b, a, e, c, d B. a, b, c, e, d ‎ C. e, d, b, a, c D. b, e, a, d, c ‎（ ）68. The main idea of the passage is ________.‎ A. how Liz managed to enter ‎Harvard‎ ‎University B. what a hard time Liz had in her childhood C. why Liz loved her parents so much D. how Liz struggled to change her life ‎（ ）69. What actually made her go towards her goal?‎ A. Envy and encouragement.‎ B. Willpower and determination.‎ C. Decisions and understanding.‎ D. Love and respect for her parents.‎ ‎（ ）70. When she wrote “What drove me to live on... I had only experienced a small part of the society”, she meant that ________.‎ A. she had little experience of social life B. she could hardly understand the society C. she would do something for her own life D. she needed to travel more around the worl 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正确选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. 1 .‎ So, you have to give a speech—and you are terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble（结结巴巴） over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank Goodness, it’s over. I’m just not good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again.”‎ Cheep up! 2 . Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of your ‎ time doing your research. Then spend plenty of your time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they help you make your points more clearly. 3 . Don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.‎ Just remember: Be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. 4 . And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to-person contact with your audience.‎ If you follow these simple steps, you will see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? 5 .‎ A. It doesn’t have to be that bad.‎ B. Take several deep breaths before your speech.‎ C. This article gives some advice on how to give a good speech.‎ D. Say what you have to say and then stop.‎ E. Don’t give a try to say what you aren’t familiar with.‎ F. Never forget your audience.‎ G. Give it a try and see what happens.‎ 第Ⅱ卷（35分）‎ 第四部分：写作(共三节，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，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，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,‎ How are you? As a exchange student, I am writing to tell you I would prefer to move into a single room in next term, as I find it inconvenient to share a room with others．My roommate often held parties at night, made much noise．Besides, his friends are always visiting him, that disturbs me a lot．So I hope to draw your attentions to this problem．If you think in my position, I am sure he will agree that the only solution for me is get a room of my own, one not in the same building and as near to the school campus as possible．I would be gratefully if you could do me the favor．‎ Best wishes．‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Ming 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）（注意：在试题卷上作答无效）‎ 假如你叫李华，学习成绩优异，家境贫困，无力承担你进入大学学习的费用。但你却有幸成为政府机构的资助对象。现在，你已被一所重点大学录取，请你给该政府机构的负责人刘女士写一封感谢信。信的内容包括：‎ ‎1．目前的生活和学习情况；‎ ‎2．大学毕业后的人生方向；‎ ‎3．表达感激之情。‎ 注意：1．信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；‎ ‎2．应包括以上要点，可适当发挥；‎ ‎3．词数：100词左右。‎ Dear Ms Wang,‎ I’m Li Hua．Two years ago, I received your letter and schooling fees．‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua 参考答案 听力部分答案： 1-5 BAABC 6-10 BCBBC 11-15 ABABA 16-20 BBBBC 单项选择题答案：21-25 BDBCA 26-30 DCSAA 31-35 ADBCC 完形填空答案： 36-40 ACCDA 41-45 DDACC 46-50 ABBDC 51-55 AADAC ‎ 阅读理解答案： 56-59 CCDD 60-62 CBD 63-66 ACAD 67-70 ADBC ‎ ‎71-75 CADFG 短文改错答案：‎ Dear Sir,‎ How are you? As a exchange student, I am writing to tell you I would prefer to move into an a single room in next term, as I find it inconvenient to share a room with others．My roommate 去掉in often held parties at night, made much noise．Besides, his ‎ friends are always visiting him, that holds making ‎ ‎ which disturbs me a lot．So I hope to draw your attentions to this problem．If you think in my position, I attention am sure he will agree that the only solution for me is ∧ get a room of my own, one not in the you to same building and as near to the school campus as possible．I would be gratefully if you could do me the favor．‎ but ‎ grateful Best wishes．‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Ming 书面表达参考范文 （25分）‎ Dear Mr Liu,‎ I’m Li Hua．Two years ago, I received your letter and schooling fees．I’m very grateful for our government．‎ But for our help, I couldn’t enjoy a wonderful college life in the beautiful campus right now．I’ve made a lot of friends ‎ here．Moreover, I am studying hard so as to acquire an abundant knowledge of English, which is my major．In fact, I’m making progress each day．Only in this way can I learn more and use what I’ve known to help those in need as well．Besides, I’m determined to go back to my hometown after graduation and devote myself to building my hometown, to make it more prosperous and beautiful．‎ Words seem to fail me when I try once more to express my thanks to government, and I’ll keep my promise and not let government down．‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Ming 附：【听力材料及答案】‎ ‎(Text 1)‎ M: When can we expect you for dinner? Can you come tonight?‎ W: Not tonight. I promised to go to a concert with my sister.‎ M: Well....How about Friday then?‎ W: That sounds fine.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ M: What kind of music do you like?‎ W: I like classical music. Do you?‎ M: Well, you see, classical music always sends me to sleep.‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ M: Hi! Weren't you two at the English Evening yesterday?‎ W: Yes. How did you like it?‎ M: I thought it was great! I'm Jeff. What are your names?‎ W: I'm Allison and this is Melissa.‎ M: Nice to meet both of you.‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ W: Can you take me to the Fairyland Railway Station quickly? I'm afraid I won't be in time for my train to Manchester.‎ M: I'll try. But the traffic is so heavy; it will take at least 15 minutes.‎ W: OK. In that case I'll still have another 15 minutes left for my nine forty train.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ W: How came you were absent from class yesterday morning, Henry?‎ M: I'm sorry, Madam. My cousin was coming home from England, and I had to go to the airport with my father to meet him.‎ W: Better ask for permission next time.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: Tell me, Jack. Do you look through the Web much?‎ M: Well, to tell the truth, I'm so busy with my work. I don't really have much time to surf the Web. Let me think...I suppose ‎ I log on a couple of times a week, for about two or three hours at a time.‎ W: So, what do you do on the Internet when you log on?‎ M: Well, sometimes I look up information I need for my job. It saves a lot of time looking through books in the library.‎ W: Yes, it sure does.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: Oh, dear!‎ M: I'm sorry. I do hope I haven't hurt you.‎ W: Oh, no. I was just a little startled. That's all right. It's quite all right.‎ M: But it isn't all right. I made you drop your shopping bags. Let me pick these bags up.‎ W: You must have been in a great hurry. Never mind.‎ M: I was only going to catch the bus. I'm afraid I wasn't looking where I was going. I hope nothing was destroyed.‎ W: Oh, no. Thank you very much.‎ M: I do apologize.‎ W: Don't worry about it. There is no need to apologize. Look! Here comes the bus. You'll catch it if you run.‎ M: Oh, so I shall.‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ M: Hello, Ms Thomas. What can I do for you?‎ W: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor.‎ M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them?‎ W: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals.‎ M: I see. Do you get this after every meal?‎ W: Let me think. No, it's usually in the afternoon, after lunch.‎ M: Well, what do you have for lunch?‎ W: Oh, I mostly just have a quick hamburger and rush back to the office. We're very busy at the moment.‎ M: Well, I don't think it's a serious thing. Maybe you eat too quickly. It's bad for your health.‎ W: My husband is always telling me that.‎ M: Anyway, I'll give you something for it and see what happens. Take the medicine three times a day.‎ W: After meals or before?‎ M: After eating.‎ W: Thank you, doctor.‎ M: You're welcome.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: Dad, what will we have for dinner?‎ M: I don't know. Maybe fried fish, chicken soup and...‎ W: Oh, no, I'm tired of such things now.‎ M: I'm sorry. But that is the only thing I can cook. What do you want to have then?‎ W: I do wish Mom were at home. Why don't we go and eat out for a change?‎ M: Oh, that's a good idea. I like Kentucky fried chicken very much.‎ W: Dad, you always talk about fried chicken. Let's have something different. I'd like to go to McDonald's this time.‎ M: OK then. You'll drive, won't you?‎ W: No, I'm a bit tired today. You should drive.‎ M: OK, OK. I always do things like that. I hope your Mom will be back soon. Ah here we are.‎ W: Dad, what would you like to have? I'd like a hamburger.‎ M: I want one, too. And some French fries, Jill?‎ W: Please buy me some salad instead. And a glass of Coke. OK?‎ M: Hamburger, salad, and a glass of Coke. Is that all for you, Jill?‎ W: Right, and give me an ice cream, too. I'll go and find the seats.‎ M: And I'll get some vegetables for myself, and a coffee...‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ Many years ago, Manhattan Island, which is a part of the great city of New York, was covered with forest. Along its shores were small Indian villages. In fact, Indians were the only people on the island until 1609. In the spring of that year, Henry Hudson, a famous sea captain, arrived there. He was trying to find a short way to the Far East for Dutch traders. His ship was very small. It was only about the size of one of the lifeboats you see on modern ocean liners today. Of course, Henry Hudson did not find a shorter way to the Far East. Instead he reached the shores of North America. He came to the mouth of the large waterway now called the Hudson River.‎ As he came near to the shore, he saw an Indian village. The Indians seemed friendly. They even came out to meet the ship and offered their furs to the Dutch sailor in exchange for glass beads and other small things. When Henry Hudson returned to Holland, he showed everyone the fine furs. He told of the rich soil, and the streams filled with fish. Later Dutch traders began to send many ships to the rich new world across the sea.‎