英语卷·2017届湖南省岳阳市高三1月联考试题（2017-01）word版

英语卷·2017届湖南省岳阳市高三1月联考试题（2017-01）word版

岳阳市2017届高三教学质量检测试卷(一)‎ 英语 时量：120分钟 满分：150分 注意事项：‎ 1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第n卷(非选择题)两部分。第I卷1页至1〇页, 第n卷11页至12页。‎ 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号与校名填写在答题卡的相应位置。‎ 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。‎ 第I卷 第一部分听力(共两节，满分3〇分）‎ 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—节(共5个小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下 一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ A. £19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.‎ 答案是C.‎ 1. Where is the woman going now?‎ A. To a coffee shop. B. To the library. C. To the supermarket.‎ 2. What does the man care about most?‎ A. Keeping the environment clean.‎ B. Earning some extra money.‎ C. Helping out the comer shop.‎ 3. When is the woman，s birthday?‎ A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.‎ 高三英语检测试卷(一）第1页（共12页）‎ 4. What is the man doing?‎ A. Playing a joke on the woman.‎ B. Playing with his daughter.‎ C. Playing a game on his smartphone.‎ 1. Why is the woman’s French so good?‎ A. She works hard at it.‎ B. She was bom in France.‎ C. She has been studying for ten years.‎ 第二节:（共15个小题;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。‎ 2. What is the woman?‎ A. A secretary. B. A professor. C. A student.‎ 3. How does the man feel about sitting in front of the computer?‎ A. He finds it hard. B. He enjoys it. C. He never does it.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ 4. What is die probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Boss and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Travel agent and customer.‎ ‎9 . How long will the meetings last ?‎ A. ‎10 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 3 hours.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ 10. What type of food does the restaurant serve?‎ A. Italian food. B. Japanese food. C. Indian food.‎ 11. Who might Sara be?‎ A. A restaurant worker. B. Their friend. C. The man^s wife.‎ 12. When will the man make a reservation for?‎ A. Saturday evening. B. Tuesday afternoon. C. Monday evening.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ 13. How did Mr.Anderson know that Harling^s Shopping Centre has some good things?‎ A. He saw its ad on TV.‎ B. He heard its ad on the radio.‎ C. He read its ad in the newspaper.‎ 高三英语检测试卷(一）第2页（共12页）‎ 14. What size will suit Mr.Anderson?‎ A. Size 40. B. Size 41. C. Size 42.‎ 10. What kind of suit does Mr. Anderson want?‎ A. A dark, business suit in cotton.‎ B. A pure wool suit with a solid color.‎ C. A pure wool suit with a light color.‎ 11. How much is the tie?‎ A. ‎$49. B. $39. C. $29.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ 12. Why have many people done everything possible to make sure the test goes smoothly?‎ A. Because the students have fewer choices now .‎ B. Because the test is an important, life-changing event.‎ C. Because the test has become more important than in the past.‎ 13. What is TRUE about traffic control during the Gaokao?‎ A. It aims to create a peaceful environment for students.‎ B. It does not only happen around the examination sites.‎ C. It lasts for a long time.‎ 14. According to those who are against the tra£Bc control, what is the most important lesson students should learn before graduation?‎ A. Depend on themselves in life.‎ B. Respect other peopled interests.‎ C. Don’t be too sensitive to the Gaokao .‎ 15. What is the speaker’s attitude toward traffic control in the end?‎ A. Neutral. B. Negative. C. Positive.‎ 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A，B，C和D)中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Oxford Open Days Open day dates in 2017‎ The next University—wide open days for undergraduates will be held on 28 June, 29 June and 15 September 2017. Students and parents are invited to spend a whole day in Oxford, attending events, talking to staff and students and getting answers to any questions which remain after examining prospectuses (f©^) and websites.‎ 高三英语检测试卷(一）第3页（共12页）‎ To book or not to book Unlike many other university open days, it is not compukory to book to attend an Oxford open day. Many events are offered on a drop—in basis.‎ What to expect on the day Many departments run their main open day events in the morning so you may choose to start with a visit to your subject department. Here you may attend a talk or sample lecture and chat to tu- tors and students.‎ Over lunchtime and in the afternoon, colleges offer a range of events, tours and opportunities to meet students and tutors. This is a great time to visit those colleges on your shortlist.‎ Getting around There is no central campus at Oxford University, so events will happen at colleges, departments, museums and libraries all around the city. Most visitors manage this easily on foot, as all open day venues(会场）are within 15 minutes walking distance from the city centre, but it is important that you plan your day in advance taking travel time into account. Many events will be very busy and latecomers will not always be able to join. Please do not txy to drive between venues - there is no parking available and traffic on open days is typically extremely heavy.‎ Disabled visitots Anyone with a mobility impairment may borrow a free wheelchair to travel around Oxford city centre via Oxford Shopmobility. To book your wheelchair, call +44 (0) 1865 248737 at least one day in advance.‎ 10. Who are the open days intended for ?‎ A. Graduate students B. Undergraduates C. Tutors D. Staff members 11. On Oxford open days, which of the following is NOT mentioned?‎ A. Attending a sample lecture in your subject department B. Asking tutors and students for information about Oxford University C. Borrowing books from the libraries in Oxford University D. Visiting the colleges you are considering 12. Which of the statements is true?‎ A. Most open day events happen on the central campus at Oxford University.‎ B. Disabled visitors can buy a wheelchair to travel around Oxford University.‎ C. Visitors can attend all open day events in time just on foot.‎ D. It^s advised that visitors not drive in Oxford University on open days.‎ B A few years ago, my sister passed this letter on to me. It was a type—written copy. I did research to discover whether or not it is actually a letter or if it was written to make a point, but I found nothing.‎ According to the litde background information that was on the copy, the young man who supposedly wrote it fought in the Iraqi War. It is a letter to his former school teacher. Whether it is a true letter or fiction, I found it very inspirational.‎ aDear Sister, By the time you receive this letter, I will no longer be of this earth. I received a severe injury in combat, and the doctor here informed me that I will probably not last through the rest of the week. I am scared, but I am also confident that I am prepared for the last journey. I already wrote my parents, and it? s possible that I will get to speak to them later. But, I felt that I should write you, too. I want to thank you, Sister, for all you have done for me. The next time you hear from me will be, I pray, in Heaven. Please don? t forget me, Sister. Pray for me, and Mom and Dad, too. Until we meet again, I remain your devoted student and friend, Charlie.w Be grateful for everyone who has made a difference in your life and don^ t wait until it^ s too late to thank them and let them know they made a difference to you.‎ 10. Who wrote the letter?‎ A. A student B. A soldier C. The author^s younger sister D. A teacher 11. Why did Charlie write the letter ?‎ A. To show his appreciation to his teacher.‎ B. To say goodbye to his sister.‎ C. To tell his elder sister he is very grateful to her.‎ D. To make a point.‎ 12. What did we know from the passage ?‎ A. Charlie was not afraid at all.‎ B. Charlie was prepared for travelling.‎ C. Charlie loved his family.‎ D. Charlie wanted Sister to forget him.‎ 13. What is the theme of the passage ?‎ A. we can make a difference to others.‎ B. we should love our family.‎ C. we should write more letters to our family and fnend.‎ A. we should express our gratitude before too late.‎ c aIt is my daily mission to just get through the day," or MI just don^t feel like going to school, but maybe today is going to be a good day.n This is a struggle for kids and teens who suffer harm at the hands of their bullies(恃强凌弱者).Unfortunately，these are not just random quotes, these were my thoughts when I was younger and Tm sure the thoughts of millions of other kids.‎ According to National Education Assn, statistics indicate that about 282,000 students in secondary schools each month are physically attacked and 90% of them report being victims of bullying.‎ It is not just a single problematic concept and it does not only affect a few children, it affects all of us, our community, and it should be considered a schoolwide problem. How many deadly shootings on school campuses has our nation witnessed in recent years? According to reports, many were tied to a history of school bullying, and revenge was the shooters^ motivation.‎ Our school systems are continuously negatively affected. According to the American Psychological Assn., schools where students reported a high rate of bullying had lower scores on standardized tests. This issue is affecting the schools^ ability to meet federal requirements to receive governmental finding and creates an immense pressure upon school officials to improve their standardized test scores and to keep their scho〇rs recognition. Bullying can be related to absence, lower grades and dropping out of school altogether The BRAVE Act policy requires that all types of bullying be reported to the appropriate authorities within seven days. If society wants to end school bullying and carry on stricter polices, they should support this proposed law. Every child and teen needs someone to stand up for them, and it is our duty to see that every community has a great school system that provides a safe environment and offers equal educational protection.‎ 10. Which of the following is true according to the passage?‎ A. Many students stay home to avoid school due to their bad performances in school.‎ B. Many deadly shootings happened on school campuses because shooters hate school.‎ C. School bullying is more than an individual problem.‎ D. School bullying has little effects on school.‎ 11. Which of the following can be the effect of school bullying?‎ A. Lower grades, safe environment and absence B. Lower grades, violent crime and absence C. More dropouts ,absence and schooFs recognition D. More dropouts ,absence and improved test scores 10. What should be done to end school bullying?‎ A. the society should support the proposed law.‎ B. parents should care more about their children C. schools should punish their school bullies D students should learn to protect themselves.‎ 11. What7 s the purpose of this passage?‎ A. To introduce what school bullying is.‎ B. To explain the horrible effects of school bullying.‎ C. To criticize school bullies.‎ D. To call on the society to end school bullying.‎ D The findings confirm results of existing studies that generally agree on a potential beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health. However, the authors stress that fiirther studies are needed to test whether chocolate actually causes this reduction or if it can be explained by some other unmeasured (confounding) factor.‎ The World Health Organization predicts that by 2030, nearly 23.6 million people will die from heart disease. However, lifestyle and diet are key fi.ctors in preventing heart disease, says the paper.‎ A number of recent studies have shown that eating chocolate has a positive influence on human health due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This includes reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.‎ However, the evidence about how eating chocolate affects your heart still remains unclear. So, Dr Oscar Franco and colleagues from the University of Cambridge carried out a large scale review of the existing evidence to evaluate the effects of eating chocolate on cardiovascular(心血管）events like heart attack and stroke.‎ They analyzed the results of seven studies, involving over 100,000 participants with and without existing heart disease. For each study, they compared the group with the highest chocolate consumption against the group with the lowest consumption.‎ Five studies reported a beneficial link between higher levels of chocolate consumption and the risk of cardiovascular events. They found that the ,fhighest levels of chocolate consumption were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduction in stroke compared with lowest levek.n No significant reduction was found in relation to heart failure.‎ The authors say the findings need to be interpreted with caution, in particular because commercially available chocolate is very calorific (around 500 calories for every 100 grains) and eating too 高三英语检测试卷(一）第7页（共12页）‎ much of it could lead to weight gain, risk of diabetes and heart disease.‎ However, they conclude that given the health benefits of eating chocolate, initiatives to reduce the current fat and sugar content in most chocolate products shoxald be explored.‎ 10. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?‎ A. There used to be studies about the beneficial link between chocolate consumption and heart health.‎ B. Millions of people will die from heart disease according to the WHO.‎ C. There are still other Actors that may reduce the risk of heart disease.‎ D. There is a clear evidence about how eating chocolate affects your heart.‎ 11. What are the possible causes of heart disease?‎ A. Eating chocolate B. Unhealthy diet C. Exercising regularly D. Drinking coffee.‎ 12. What does the underlined word initiatives in the last paragraph mean?‎ A. Plans B. Needs C. Chocolate D. Benefits 13. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?‎ A. We should eat less chocolate.‎ B. Chocolate benefits our health C. We should consider the £a.t and sugar problem.‎ D. Eating chocolate will lead to fat gain naturally.‎ 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。‎ Success Some people succeed, while others do not. 36 .‎ The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, it is almost compulsory that you should be optimistic. You must have faith in yourself and in your ability to succeed, otherwise you are not very likely to win, or even to try.‎ 37 ‎. You need to work with every fibre of your being. When you really have a thirst for success, you put your performance under the microscope to make sure that every litde thing you do works towards your goal.‎ 37 ‎. Most successfijl people are not as conventional as the people around them.‎ Where others see failure, they see possibility. Where others see a lack, they see a surplus.‎ 38 ‎. They are more than just optimistic they see the world in a different way than others do, and do things in a different way.‎ To become successful, you may find it important to read about successful people, to see how they have achieved success. 40 . While everyone ^ s path to success is different, many successful people have the same drive and the same qualities.‎ Practising is just as important if you want to succeed, because practice makes perfect. This will help you feel confident about what you do.‎ If you own the qualities above, success is yours for the taking!‎ A. Where others see a closed door, they see an open window.‎ B. You need to be able to look people in the eye and be honest.‎ C. Having proper motivation is not optional it is another key to success.‎ D. This is because some people possess certain qualities that others do not have.‎ E. Their stories will encourage and inspire you as you climb the ladder of success.‎ F. Practise every day at whatever career you are in, and you will see yourself begin to grow.‎ G. Another quality that helps people succeed is the ability to do and think about things in new and different ways.‎ 第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分80分）‎ 第—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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ When I spent the summer with my Grandpa in Warwick, he sent me to Miss Bee ^ store.‎ ‎41 the counter was Miss Bee. A pair of glasses teetered (摇摇欲坠)on the 42 ‎ of her nose, gray hair was 43 on her head.‎ ‎"Excuse me. I need to get these." I said.‎ ‎"So?” She pushed her glasses 44 her nose. “There’s no one here except you and me and Iy m not your 45 . Go get them. If you ^ re lucky you^ll finish shopping by sundown."‎ Sundown was five hours 46 . I wasn’t sure I would 47 •‎ How could I hope to find anything on the packed，jumbled(乱堆的）shelves around me?‎ I visited Miss Bee several times a week. Sometimes she short— charged me. Other times she overcharged. 48 she sold me a/an 49 newspaper instead of one that was current. Go‎ ing to the store was more like going into battle.‎ ‎,fThat bread is only twenty—nine cents!M I corrected her one afternoon. I had watched the num-‎ 高三英语检测试卷(一）第9页（共12页）‎ bers change on the cash register (收款机）closely, and Miss Bee had added 35 cents. She didn’t seem 50 that I had caught her 51 . She just looked at me and 52, the price.‎ All summer I learned the hard way to 53 my list. But she still found ways to 54^‎ me into making mistakes. No sooner had I memorized the itemsJ location on the shelf than Miss Bee 55 the shelves and made me hunt for 56 all over again. The morning I was to 57 to Brooklyn, I stopped in to get a packet of gum.‎ ‎"All right,n she said. "What did you learn this summer?1' She was mean! I pressed my lips together. To my 58 , Miss Bee laughed. "I know what you think of me," she said. M but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths 59 Glad I met Miss Bee? The idea was 60 .‎ ‎41.A. On B. Behind ‎42.A. bottom B. tip ‎43.A. grown B. covered ‎44.A. up B. down ‎45.A. boss B. guest ‎46.A. before B.about ‎47.A. keep it B. depend on it ‎48.A. Or B. And ‎49.A. new B. old ‎50.A. embarrassed B. pleased ‎51.A. paying more B. paying less ‎52.A. corrected B. rewarded ‎53.A. put up B. bring up ‎54.A. arguing B. tricking ‎55.A. rebuilt B. reclaimed ‎56.A. it B_ her ‎57.A. leave B. return ‎58.A. amazement B.joy ‎59.A. led B. went ‎60.A. reasonable B. instructive C. Under D. Over C. side D. middle C. piled D. wore C. out D. over C. maid D. customer C. away D. off C. see to it D. make it C. But D. So C. broken D. bad C. excited D. satisfied C. charging less D. charging more C. increased D. raised C. look up D.add up C. persuading D. forcing C. regained D. rearranged C. them D. him C. come D. start C. regret D. disappointment C. crossed D. passed C. wise D. absurd Now I grow up and I finally understand I really learned a lot from Miss Bee.‎ 第I[卷 第二节（共io小题;每小题l.5分，满分is分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ wWhat? You, re going to study in China?w My friends were surprised when I told them my plan to 61 (far) my learning in China. But up to now> choosing China to acquire my advanced study is one of the best 62 (decide) I have ever made in my life.‎ ‎63 (I) first impression of China is its large population. When I arrived at Wuchang railway station，I 64 (amaze) by many crowds of people with their luggage 65 (wait) for taxis and private cars to transport them. At the time I couldn? t speak Chinese, which made 66 local people surprised. I realized later that it was probably 67 I am from Thailand and have no apparent difference in appearance. I thought it would be difficult for me to get familiar with the environment ‎.But as soon as I told them where I come from, they just 68 (warm) smiled and said, uYou are our neighbour. And if your friends have time, 69 (bring ) them to China” • These words made me much more welcomed. I felt really safe and secured with my surroundings; I have been helped enthusiastically when I am in need and I am so proud 70 Chinese people mainly because of their kindness and generosity.‎ 第四部分写作 第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题i分，满分10分）‎ 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(A)，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)不记分。‎ I was frightened on my first day of classes at an American university. It was my first time to sit plenty of Americans in a classroom. Unlike many other classmate, I sat quietly by itself. My teacher spoke fast or I had a hard time understand him. English ,without doubt, is the hardest thing I have experienced so far.‎ Because I? m a Chinese student, so communicating fluent with Americans can be really difficult. Therefore, I have to struggle to understand that is being said in class. Reading and writing are equally as important as listening and speaking. When my classes started to get busy, the reading got longer. The papers also got harder, that is when real disaster struck.‎ 第二节书面表达(满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华,你的外国朋友John写信咨询寒假的度假方式和目的地，你回信向他介绍春 节并欢迎他及家人来中国度假。‎ 注意:1.词数100左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear John,‎ In your last letter, you mentioned that you were wondering where and how to spend your winter holiday. I strongly recommend that ‎ I am looking forward to your coming.‎ Yours,‎ LiHua 岳阳市2017届高三教学质量检測试卷（一）‎ 英语答案及评分标准 岳阳市十四中高三英语备课组编制 第I卷（满分100分）‎ 第一部分听力（共20题，每小题1.5分；满分30分）‎ ‎1—5 BACBA 6—10 CAABA 11—15BCACB 16—20 CBABC 第二部分阅读理解（共20题，每小题2分，其中36-40题为7选5;满分40分）‎ ‎21-23 BCD 24-27 BACD 28-31 CBAD 32-35 DBAC 36-40 DCGAE 第三部分英语知识运用 第一节完形填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎41-45:BBCAC 46-50:CDABA 51-55:DADBD 56-60:CBACD 第II卷（满分5〇分）‎ 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) ‎ ‎61. further 62 decisions 63. My 64. was amazed 65 .waiting ‎66. the 67. because 68. warmly 69. bring 70. of 第四部分第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）‎ I was frightened on my first day of classes as an American university. It was my first time to sit 八 plenty of Americans in a classroom. Unlike many other with classmate, I sat quietly by itself. My teacher spoke fast 〇l_ Ihad a hard time classmates myself and Because I’m a Chinese student,‎ s<>，9〇mmunicating fluent with Americans can be understand him. English ,without doubt, is the hardest thing I have experienced so far. understanding fluently really difficult. Therefore, I have to struggle to understand that is being said in what class. Reading and writing are equally as important as listening and speaking. When my classes started to get busy, the reading got longer. The papers also got harder, that busier which/在 that 前力口 and is when real disaster struck.‎ 第二节书面表达（满分25分)：‎ VDL One possible version:‎ Dear John,‎ In your last letter, you mentioned that you were wondering where and how to spend your winter holiday! strongly recommend that you and your family come to China.‎ 高三英语（一模）参考答案及评分标准第1页（共4页）‎ The Spring Festival， the most inportant festival in China, lasts 15 days from the first day of lunar calendar to the 15th. People are busy doing cleaning, putting on the spring couplets and buying flowers. On the New Year5s Eve, People have a big dinner with their family, talking and laughing. Dumpings are the most popular food, for people believe they can bring good fortune.People, wearing new clothes, visit relatives and friends with the words^Happy New Year55 and enjoy the traditional entertainment called lion and dragon dance, which dates back to 2,000 years. I am sure you will like it.‎ Iam looking forward to your coming.‎ Yours,‎ LiHua 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Where are you going?‎ M: To the supermarket. You want to go with me?‎ W: No, I have to go to the library. (l)But lefs get coffee later.‎ M: OK, sounds good!‎ Text 2‎ M: Give me those bottles. Fll go to the comer shop to recycle them.‎ W: All right. But you probably won't get much for them.‎ M: Thafs OK. Protecting the environment is the most important thing. (2)‎ Text 3‎ M: How old is your son, Carrie?‎ W: He just turned two in April. His sister was bom the month before, and I was born the month after. (3)‎ M: That’s a lot of spring birthdays!‎ Text 4‎ W: Could you play a different game with our daughter, please?‎ M: But she likes it.(4)See? She's smiling and laughing.‎ W: Yes，but cell phones aren’t toys，and she shouldn’t put it in her mouth.‎ Text 5‎ M: Your French is so good. Your accent sounds like you were bom in Paris. Fve been studying French for a decade, and I can barely hold a conversation. What5s your secret?‎ W: Practice, practice, practice! (5)‎ Text 6‎ M: How on earth did you manage to write a 30-page term paper in three days? It took me two weeks to write mine.‎ W: I worked around the clock.‎ M: My goodness! I could never do that. Sitting in front of the computer even for three hours is a painful thing for me. (7)‎ W: I had no choice. I9m taking five courses this semester. The exams and term papers are ‎ driving me crazy. (6)‎ Text 7‎ M： What is my schedule for tomorrow, Lisa? (8)‎ W： Well, your flight leaves from Heathrow at 7 ： 10 a. m.from Terminal 2, and arrives in Frankford at 8： 40‎ a. m.‎ M： And then?‎ W： Then you can take the shuttle bus into town.‎ M： Oh，yes，of course.And the meetings，when do they begin?‎ W ： The meetings will start at 10 ： 00 a. m.and end at 3 ； 00 p. m. (9) with a short lunch break.After the meetings, you will have some time for afternoon tea.Your flight back will leave at 5 ： 00 p. m. It gets back here at 6： 30 p. m.‎ M： Thafs fine.Then I will be able to have dinner with my wife.‎ Text 8‎ M: Have you tried that new restaurant downtown? It looks fancy.‎ W: No, I haven5t been there yet. What type of food do they serve?‎ M: I think it9s Italian. (10)‎ W: I don5t like Italian food very much. I prefer Japanese or Indian food. But I guess I could give it a try.‎ M: I can call and make a reservation for some night this week.‎ W: Okay. Monday and Wednesday work best for me because Fm off work early on those days.‎ M: Til see if they can take us either of those days. What about Friday or Saturday?‎ W: Saturday could work, but I thought we had Sara9s party to go to this weekend. We haven9t seen her in a long time _ not since her wedding!(ll)Isn,t her party on Saturday?‎ M: Yeah, you^e right. Then Monday is probably the best because I have an early work meeting and will be home by the afternoon. (12)‎ W: Yeah, Monday is the best for me too, actually.(12)I like to go to the gym on Tuesdays after work, anyway.‎ Text 9‎ W： Hello. Harling's Shopping Centre. Can I help you?‎ M： Hello.This is Mr.Anderson speaking. I saw your advertisement on TV that you have got some good things on men's suits this week. (13)‎ W： Yes, sir.‎ M： What I'd like to buy is a dark, business type suit.Something in wool, I think.‎ W： We have some excellent pure wool suits. (15) Wool has the best of everything—comfort, quality and value. What size do you want?‎ M： Usually I'm a 40 Regular, (14) but I've gained a little weight lately.‎ W: Oh.You’d better have a 42. (14) What color?‎ M： I'd like something dark gray, or navy blue, or even black. And I prefer a solid color. (15)‎ W： You'll be satisfied, sir. By the way, we have a fine selection of ties to go with the suits.‎ ‎ Maybe you would like to come to have a look.‎ M： Oh.And how much is it?‎ W: It’s twentynine dollars，very cheap. (16)‎ M： OK.ril come over and have a look at it.Thank you.Goodbye.‎ W： Thank you for calling.Goodbye.‎ Text 10‎ Every year, 9.4 million Chinese students take the Gaokao. Although young people have more choices nowadays than in the past, the test is still an important, life-changing event. (17) Thafs why local authorities and parents have done everything to make sure the test goes smoothingly.‎ One measure taken lately is traffic control around examination sites. It aims to create a peaceful environment so that students taking the exam are not distracted. (18)‎ Some are willing to cooperate. They understand students are under great pressure. Whafs more, they say traffic control is just temporary. It doesn’t last a very long time. So, it’s not a big deal.‎ However, not everyone thinks so. Some people argue that the first and the most important lesson students should learn before graduation is to respect other peopled interests. (19) It is not reasonable to disturb other people’s lives for the Gaokao.The second reason is that they think many parents are too sensitive to the Gaoako. One's future depends on one5s self, not on society.‎ Anyway, the whole society has done a lot for students and the exam. In my personal opinion, I take this sacrifice as a sign of special caring for students by society.lt is very common to see some traffic policemen at the crossroads near high schools during these two special days. (20)‎