英语卷·2018届安徽省淮南市第二中学、宿城第一中学高三第四次考试（2017-12）

英语卷·2018届安徽省淮南市第二中学、宿城第一中学高三第四次考试（2017-12）

‎2018届高三第四次模拟考试英语试题 第I卷 选择题（共100分）‎ 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. Where will the woman go first? ‎ A. To the beach. B. To the bank. C. To the bathroom.‎ ‎2. What does the woman mean? ‎ A. The man forgot to do his hair.‎ B. The man forgot to put on a tie.‎ C. The man is wearing clothes that don’t match.‎ ‎3. How does the woman probably feel? ‎ A. Annoyed. B. Hungry. C. Excited.‎ ‎4. Why didn’t the man answer the phone? ‎ A. He lost it. B. He didn’t hear it. C. His phone ran out of power.‎ ‎5. Who did the woman want to call? ‎ A. James. B. Drake. C. Daniel.‎ 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 does the man order? ‎ A. Hot dogs and fries. B. Burgers and fries. C. Sandwiches ‎ and sodas.‎ ‎7. How much does the man give the woman as a tip? ‎ A. Three dollars. B. Two dollars. C. One dollar.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Where are the speakers? ‎ A. In a car. B. On a boat. C. On a motorcycle.‎ ‎9. What is the woman doing? ‎ A. Looking at a paper map. ‎ B. Trying to find a website. ‎ C. Using a phone to give directions.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What does the man like about YouTube? ‎ A. Watching funny home videos.‎ B. Learning about the special TV channels.‎ C. Putting his own videos on the website.‎ ‎11. What kind of meals do the guys make in Epic Meal Time (《超级开饭时间》)? ‎ A. Low fat meals. B. Unhealthy meals. C. Vegetarian meals.‎ ‎12. What happens to the meals in the end? ‎ A. They are tasted by the audience.‎ B. They are given to the homeless.‎ C. They are eaten by the cooks and their friends.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? ‎ A. Their vets. B. Money spent on pets. C. Ways to buy dogs’ medicines.‎ ‎14. What is the man’s dog’s name? ‎ A. Brett. B. Fargo. C. Ferguson.‎ ‎15. What doesn’t the woman like about her vet? ‎ A. The limited services.‎ B. The prices her vet charged.‎ C. The difficulty of getting an appointment.‎ ‎16. What isn’t one of the man’s suggestions? ‎ A. Going to his vet. B. Looking online. C. Going to a special pet store. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. When will the fire arrive close to Lakewood? ‎ A. By six o’clock in the evening.‎ B. By five o’clock in the evening.‎ C. By six o’clock in the morning.‎ ‎18. Where shouldn’t residents go to escape the fire? ‎ A. Springfield. B. Western Hill. C. Point Cabina Station.‎ ‎19. How long will it take residents to reach the safe zone? ‎ A. Less than ten minutes. ‎ B. Less than twenty minutes. ‎ C. Less than thirty minutes.‎ ‎20. What are residents advised to do before they leave? ‎ A. Leave all pets behind.‎ B. Stay calm and do not panic.‎ C. Tell the state police where they are going.‎ 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Flower festivals are celebrated all over the world. Some countries place great importance on this event. The following are the four most wonderful flower festivals in the world.‎ Chiang Mai Flower Festival The Chiang Mai Flower Festival takes place on the first weekend of February. This festival is celebrated in Thailand and often known as the Rose of the North. ‎ The flower beds in public spaces all around the town are especially beautiful at this time of year. Everywhere there are displays of yellow and white chrysanthemums (菊花), and the Damask Rose, a variety found only in Chiang Mai.‎ Bloemencorso Bloemencorso is the world’s largest flower parade (游行) made entirely by volunteers in the Netherlands. Millions of flowers are used to decorate floats (花车). Although Bloemencorso takes place on the first Sunday in September, tents are set up around town in May and June, and from then on, members of the competing villages start working on their work. They discuss design ideas and building techniques, but it’s the three days before the big event that are the most stressful.‎ Portland Rose Festival For more than 100 years, this festival has been going on during May and June every year in downtown Portland. Oregon, America. Known for its roses, Portland shows off its greatest harvests with fascinating and creative floats. In 2011, the Portland Rose Festival was named “Best Festival in the World” by the International Festival and Events Association.‎ Spalding Flower Parade The Spalding Flower Festival, held in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, began life in 1935. In 1959, the first oficial Spalding Tulip (郁金香) Parade took place and showed many beautiful floats decorated with tulip heads. In years when the tulips were late, daffodils or hyacinths were sometimes used in their place. If the tulips were early, crepe paper was substituted. Within a few years the event had attracted worldwide attention.‎ ‎21. If you want to see special yellow and white chysanthemums, you can go to _________.‎ A. The Netherlands B. England C. America D. Thailand ‎22. What’s special about Spalding Flower Parade?‎ A. It has the longest history. B. It can change its flowers for the display.‎ C. It has attracted worldwide attention. D. It has many facinating ‎ floats with tulips.‎ ‎23. What is the passage mainly about?‎ A. The history of four flower festivals. B. Introduction to four flower festivals.‎ C. Celebrations of four flower festivals. D. Rules and regulations of four flower festivals.‎ B A city in Denmark is about to become the first in the world to provide most of its citizens with fresh water using only the energy created from household wastewater.‎ The Marselisborg Wastewater Treatment Plant in Aarhus has undergone improvements that mean it can now produce more than 150 percent of the electricity needed to run the plant, which means the surplus can be used to pump drinking water around the city. As well as regularly powering the entire water system of 200,000 people living in the inner city area, any unwanted electricity could be sold into the local grid (电网).‎ The plant produces energy from the biogas (生物气) it creates out of household wastewater. Carbon is removed from the wastewater and pumped into digesters (沼气池) kept at 38℃ filled with bacteria. These produce biogas—mostly methane (甲烷) —that is then burned to make heat and electricity.‎ Upgrading the facilities in Marselisborg required nearly €3 million, but Aarhus Water expects that to be recovered in just five years. Other cities in Denmark, including Copenhagen, have been trying to copy the example of Aarhus.‎ When talking about copying Denmark’s experience, Molly Walton, energy analyst at International Energy Agency, says, scientists and engineers have a long way to go to improve energy efficiency, and it requires a big investment that could considerably increase the price of the water. Moreover, to work, the wastewater plant needs to be big enough to produce enough biogas, and even the wastewater has to be the right mix—if it’s diluted (稀释) by much storm or groundwater it will be almost impossible to recover energy, Walton says.‎ With rising global temperatures, more energy will be needed to provide fresh water from other sources such as seawater. The city’s action may not solve the problems, but it is a big step in the right direction.‎ ‎24. What does the underlined part “the surplus” refer to?‎ A. The electricity needed to run the plant. B. The electricity that is more than needed.‎ C. The amount of electricity used by citizens. D. The extra electricity used to treat wastewater.‎ ‎25. How does the plant produce biogas?‎ A. It uses the reactions between carbon and bacteria.‎ B. It allows bacteria to produce biogas out of methane C. It uses electricity to remove biogas from wastewater.‎ D. It produces biogas by mixing wastewater with methane.‎ ‎26. What does Walton think of the plant’s new technology?‎ A. It is difficult to apply in practice. B. It achieves high energy efficiency.‎ C. It can make good use of storm water. D. It lowers the costs of water treatment.‎ ‎27. Which can be the best title for the text?‎ A. Why does the water service need more energy? B. Should cities copy the example of Aarhus?‎ C. How Aarhus turns wastewater into energy D. How wastewater treatment plants work ‎ C ‎ In today’s world of smart phones and laptops, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ‎ ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.‎ ‎ However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory (配饰) business. And today, the image a watch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.‎ ‎ “Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping (计时) — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!‎ ‎ Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.‎ ‎ Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!‎ ‎28. What can we know from the first paragraph?‎ A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion. B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.‎ C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.‎ D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today. ‎ ‎29. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays?‎ A. It simply tells time. B. It appeals to many teenagers. ‎ C. It has many complex functions. D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.‎ ‎30. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _________.‎ A. show why Shinshoku watches are popular B. advertise Shinshoku watc hes made by Tokyoflash ‎ C. tell that today’s watches need more imagination D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets ‎31. What may be the best title for the passage?‎ A. Watches Tell More Than Time B. Japanese Watches Stand Out ‎ C. Watch Industry Is in a Bad Situation D. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular ‎ D A scientist named Klaus Zuberbuhler claims to have found the first evidence of a common language shared by different animal species.‎ Zuberbuhler made the discovery after spending months observing the calls of Diana monkeys in the Tai Forest in Ivory Coast, in West Africa. He and his colleagues recorded thousands of monkey calls and spent hundreds of hours listening to the animals’ noises. They noticed that the monkeys adapted their calls to change the meaning to warn one another about different threats or opportunities. For example, the sight of a lion caused a “krack” alarm call. However, when they merely repeated calls made by other monkeys they added an “oo”.‎ The researchers found that the calls could be understood by other species of monkeys as well as by some birds. “What our discovery showed is that the alarm calls were far more complex than we had thought,” said Zuberbuhler. “They were conveying information that was contextual, self-aware and intelligent. We then tried playing these calls back to other monkeys and they responded in ways that showed they knew the meaning. What’s more, the same calls would be recognized by other species, like Campbell’s monkeys. And since then we have found that hornbill birds can understand these calls and they too can understand all the different meanings.”‎ Among scientists, the idea that animals and birds might be sentient (能感觉或感知事物的) has been around a long time. Chimpanzees are perhaps the most obvious species for comparisons with humans, but their abilities can still surprise us when researchers at Georgia State University’s language research centre in Atlanta ‎ taught some to “speak”. They taught the animals to use voice synthesizers (合成器) and a keyboard to hold conversations with humans. One chimp developed a 3,000-word vocabulary.‎ Perhaps the most surprising signs of intelligence have been found in birds, whose tiny heads and small brains were long assumed to be a complete barrier to sentience. A few years ago, a parrot was taught to recognize and count up to six objects and describe their shapes.‎ All this is powerful evidence against the idea that people are unique.‎ ‎32. When do Diana monkeys make the “krack” sound?‎ A. When they sense danger. ‎ B. When they find opportunities.‎ C. When they meet other monkeys. ‎ D. When they respond to other companions.‎ ‎33. What do the findings about hornbill birds show?‎ A. Birds are smarter than monkeys. ‎ B. Birds can convey simple information.‎ C. Hornbill birds can understand each other. ‎ D. Animals can communicate across species.‎ ‎34. Some chimpanzees were trained to___________.‎ A. talk to humans using instruments ‎ B. write down thousands of words C. make surprising sounds ‎ D. repeat what people said ‎35. What made people think birds are unintelligent?‎ A. Their behavior. ‎ B. Their small heads. ‎ C. Their inability to speak ‎ D. Their powerlessness to count.‎ 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。‎ In our lives we may have people who need help one way or another. They could be our friends, our colleagues and even our parents. And, of course, if these people do matter in our lives, we want to try our best to help them. 　36　 ‎ Consider finding someone they look up to. Usually, a proud person thinks highly of themselves, and not too highly of anyone else. 　37　 Find this person and get him to go up to the proud person and talk about their unwillingness to accept help from others.‎ Give them advice. By now you may have gotten your proud friend to come to talk to you. Now is the time for giving your proud friend some advice. But how do you give advice to someone who thinks too highly of himself? You can use words like “Don’t you think...” “You told me before...” 　38　 ‎ Improve your approach and strategies as you proceed. Sometimes the proud person may feel angry that you’ve helped them. 　39　You might just need to accept their roller coaster (过山车) of emotions about accepting your help and simply not take it personally, ever.‎ ‎　40　 Two proud people make for a very uncomfortable relationship. Don’t be too proud to let this person give a hand to you. Indeed, the moment he does, you owe him and can swiftly remind him of the debt being repaid when you offer him help back!‎ A. Let the proud person help you.‎ B. Help the proud person in a secret way.‎ C. Other times they realize your help counts.‎ D. Then suddenly they reject whatever you offer.‎ E. But how do we help them when they’re too proud to seek help?‎ F. However, most people have at least one person that they respect.‎ G. Try to make it seem like they already have had the solution themselves.‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节（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。‎ We talk about the persistence (坚持不懈) needed to make our dream come true today. Just think of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Their 41 certainly didn’t happen overnight!‎ ‎ Wilbur was 12 years old and Orville 8 when their father brought home a 42 . It was a rubber 43 made in France. They 44 it so much that they played with it until it broke. Immediately, they began 45 copies. They were hooked on aviation (飞行器制造)! In 1900, as young men, having built their first glider (滑翔机), they decided to 46 it out at Kitty Hawk on Kill Devil Hills. It 47 consistent strong winds, and the somewhat cushioning effects of sand. That first flight was unsuccessful, 48 it didn’t stop them. After several more tries, on December 17, 1903, with a much 49 plane, they risked their lives to drive it in the wind. They 50 flying the world’s first powered airplane. Beginning at 10:35 a.m. that day, Orville 51 it 120 feet in about 12 seconds! At 12:00, Wilbur flew it 852 feet in 59 seconds! Johnny Moore, one of the five men who 52 them that morning (in charge of dragging the plane across the sand for positioning), ran to the village of Kitty Hawk 53 , “They’ve made it!” This was the 54 of aviation! At this time, Wilbur was 36 and Orville 32. Roughly 24 years had passed 55 their father gave them that toy! ‎ If you have a 56 , work at it. If it doesn’t turn out as 57 , don’t give up! Try again! Who wants to live and say somewhere, “If only” or “What if?” 58 what you want and accomplish it. Don’t ever give up! 59 in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more 60 than unsuccessful men with talent. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts (流浪汉). Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent (无所不能的).‎ 41. A. failure B. accident C. achievement D. change 41. A. toy B. tool C. book D. pet 42. A. car B. bicycle C. helicopter D. ship 43. A. desired B. missed C. needed D. liked 44. A. building B. selling C. buying D. drawing 45. A. put B. try C. pick D. carry 46. A. avoided B. prevented C. provided D. caught 47. A. but B. and C. so D. or 48. A. ordinary B. similar C. organized D. improved 49. A. took to B. kept to C. gave up D. ended up 50. A. flew ‎ B. placed C. dragged D. pulled 51. A. noticed B. met C. visited D. helped 52. A. laughing B. adding C. crying D. explaining 53. A. result B. birth C. target D. chance 54. A. since B. until C. though D. when 55. A. reason B. dream C. present D. task 56. A. allowed B. decided C. expected D. required 57. A. Worry about B. Return to C. Forget about D. Stick to 58. A. Something ‎ B. Nothing C. Anything ‎ D. Everything ‎ 59. A. common B. active C. painful D. exciting 第II卷 非选择题（共50分）‎ 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ A woman suddenly___61___ (go) blind in one eye after playing a mobile phone game for a whole week in Guangdong province last month. The unnamed woman admitted to regularly playing the game for seven or eight hours without moving and finally lost ___62___ (she) right eyesight.‎ The game, Arena of Valor, ___63___ (know) as Honour of Kings, has become hugely popular in China and is due to be limited across the US and Europe. Being ___64___world’s most popular online battle game, it already has over 200 million ‎ players in China.‎ The battle game ___65___ (put) together a team of five players who have to fight others in a fantasy land filled___66___characters, and players can buy extra features ___67___ playing. The eye injury follows series of___68___ (incident). In June, a child in Shenzhen stole 30,000 yuan (£3,450) from his parents to buy add-ons, and a 13-year-old in Hangzhou severely injured his legs after jumping from a five-storey building to escape from his father who was trying to stop him playing.‎ In a country ___69___ 60 percent of the population has a smart-phone, the game has been highly ___70___ (success), partly because it is free to play.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节满分35）‎ 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短文。短文中共有10处错误，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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 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 Andrew,‎ ‎ How nice to hear from you again! I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there. Here, I have some suggestion for you.‎ ‎ First of all, you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives’ lives. Secondly, don’t be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us. Friendship will bring you happiness. What’s more, it was better for you to join more outdoor activities with your friends. Those activities may help you relax and have a fun, that is of great benefit. Finally, mind your own manners and remain modest and honesty when getting along with your friends.‎ I sincere hope my advice will help. May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there.‎ Yours,‎ LiHua 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 当今，家长开车接送孩子上学的现象很是普遍。假如你是李华。上周五，你们班就该现象进行了激烈的讨论。请根据下列表格中提示的内容用英语写一篇短文，为《中学生英语报》投稿。‎ 赞成方 ‎1. 节省时间，孩子可以有足够的睡眠时间；‎ ‎2. 可以舒适地吃早餐；‎ ‎3. 有利于孩子的安全；‎ ‎4. 增加家长与孩子的交流。‎ 反对方 ‎1. 造成交通堵塞；‎ ‎2. 增加家长负担；‎ ‎3. 孩子容易养成过分依赖家长，从长远看，不利于孩子的成长。‎ 你的观点 ‎……‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 字数：110左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎2018届高三四模参考答案英语参考答案 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5 CCACA 6-10 BAACA 11-15 BCCBB 16-20 AABCB 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ ‎21-25 DBBBA 26-30 ACBCC 31-35 AADAB EFGCA 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎41-45 CACDA 46-50 BCADD 51-55 ADCBA 56-60 BCDBA 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61‎ went ‎62‎ her ‎63‎ known ‎64‎ the ‎65‎ puts ‎66‎ with ‎67‎ while/when ‎68‎ incidents ‎69‎ where ‎70‎ successful 第四部分 写作（共两节满分35）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）‎ Dear Andrew,‎ ‎ How nice to hear from you again! I think it is natural for you not to get used to live there. Here, I have some living suggestion for you.‎ suggestions ‎ First of all, you should respect the local customs and try to involve yourself to the natives’ lives. ‎ in/with Secondly, don’t be afraid to communicate with American students and make friends with us. Friendship will bring.‎ them ‎ you happiness What’s more, it was better for you to join ∧ more outdoor activities ‎ with your friends. Those ‎ is in ‎ activities may help you relax and have a fun, that is of great benefit. Finally, mind your own manners and remain ‎ 去掉a which ‎ modest and honesty when getting along with your friends. ‎ honest ‎ I sincere hope my advice will help. May you adapt to your new life and enjoy your stay there. ‎ sincerely Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 书面表达：‎ One possible version:‎ Last Friday, our class held a heated discussion about whether parents should drive their children to and from school. The results are as follows.. ‎ Some believe more valuable time can be saved for students to get enough sleep. Some consider it reasonable just for the sake of children’s safety. Still some think it offers more opportunities for parents to communicate with their children.‎ However, others hold different opinions. Some believe it causes traffic jams. Some think doing so will undoubtedly increase the parents’ burdens. Besides, some worry that in the long run children may be more dependent on their parents, which does harm to their growth.‎ In my opinion, you can do so if your child is very young, but when he/she grows up to a proper age, you should let him / her to be independent.‎ 附：英语听力录音稿 Text 1‎ M: Hey, Joanne. What’s up? Are you heading to the beach, too?‎ W: I’m trying to get there as fast as I can. I need to deposit some money at the bank and mail some letters at the post office. But first, I’ve really got to find ‎ a ladies’ room!‎ Text 2‎ W: Have you looked in the mirror today?‎ M: Uh, not since I woke up this morning… Why? Did I forget to do my hair or something?‎ W: Well, let’s just say that green ties and pink shirts don’t really mix…‎ Text 3 ‎ M: I’m starving! What have you got to eat around here?‎ W: Um, not much. I really wasn’t expecting anyone over, so…‎ M: All you have in here is some salad and one of those health drinks that only girls drink…‎ W: Look. I don’t show up at your door without calling and criticize your food, do I?‎ Text 4‎ W: Do you have any idea what time it is now? Have you ever heard your phone?‎ M: I’m sorry. But my phone ran out of power. I got back here as fast as I could because I knew you’d be worried.‎ Text 5‎ W: Hi, James! It’s me, Diane. Oh, I’m so glad I caught you. I was just talking to Drake, and…‎ M: I’m sorry. But I think you dialed the wrong number. My name is Daniel. ‎ Text 6 ‎ W: Hi, welcome to Burger Palace. Can I take your order, please?‎ M: Yeah. Two bacon cheeseburgers and two orders of fries, please. ‎ W: All right. Would you like anything to drink with that?‎ M: No, thanks. We’ve got sodas at home. ‎ W: So, that’s going to be to go, right?‎ M: That’s right.‎ W: OK. Your total is $17.‎ M: Here’s a twenty. Keep the change.‎ W: Oh, thank you so much! You are Number 255. Your order should be ready in about five minutes.‎ Text 7 ‎ M: Can you see how close we are on the map?‎ W: It looks like we’re pretty close, but these smart phone maps are hard to read.‎ M: Yeah, I always prefer to look at a paper map. I think I still have some in the pocket of the right door, if you wanna grab one…‎ W: No, I’d probably be even worse at that. Uh-oh, I think you were supposed to turn left back there.‎ M: You mean that you were supposed to tell me to turn left back there?‎ W: Yeah, I’m sorry. I don’t have one of these kinds of phones, so I’m afraid I don’t really know what I’m doing. Do you want to pull over and take a look?‎ M: No. It’s okay. Just push that little button on the side of the phone to turn on the sound. That will allow us to hear the directions out loud.‎ Text 8 ‎ W: Hey, are you watching YouTube?‎ M: Yeah. I love all the funny videos that people post. ‎ W: Have you ever seen the YouTube show Epic Meal Time(《超级开饭时间》)?‎ M: Uh, no. I didn’t know YouTube had shows. I thought it was only home videos and music videos…stuff like that.‎ W: Well, YouTube also has channels, just like regular TV. There are many different kinds of shows every week. Most of them are shorter and cheaper to make than regular TV, though. ‎ M: YouTube is even cooler than I thought! So, what’s Epic Meal Time?‎ W: There’s a group of guys who make the unhealthy meals they can possibly cook. Everything has bacon on it. Most things are fried, and there is a ton of cheese on everything. We’re talking tens of thousands of calories in one meal! In this show, the main guy introduces the meal, and then you see them shopping for the ingredients. You watch them cook everything. And at the end, they all eat it with their friends!‎ Text 9 ‎ W: Brett, can I ask you a question about your dog?‎ M: Sure. What’s up?‎ W: Well, I have to get my little Ferguson some medicine.‎ M: Oh, is everything all right?‎ W: Yes, of course. It’s not like he’s sick or anything. I give him medicine every month as part of his regular care, so he doesn’t get any diseases from insects or other dogs. ‎ M: Oh, right. I do that for Fargo, too.‎ W: Yeah. That was what I was going to ask you about. Where do you buy your dog’s medicine? I asked my vet, and she told me the prices. I almost dropped dead right there!‎ M: Yeah. Unfortunately, most special pet stores sell them at fixed prices that are set by the companies that make them. You can usually find discounts of ten or fifteen percent for a lot of those stores, though.‎ W: Well, that’s not a huge help for something that’s two hundred dollars per year! Isn’t there any other way?‎ M: Well, you can order some medicines from websites that are based in other countries where the prices are lower. ‎ Text 10 ‎ This is the Lakewood Public Address System. This is not a test like the one we had last week. I repeat, this is not a test. The Western Hill Fire is spreading toward Lakewood much quicker than we had expected. Currently, we expect the fire to come ‎ within twenty miles of Lakewood by six o’clock this evening. We are therefore requiring all residents to leave this area immediately. ‎ Springfield to the north, Point Cabina Station to the east, and Galveston to the south are all in the safe zone. It will take less than thirty minutes to drive to any of these towns. Take as many things as you can fit in your car, but do not delay. We have orders from the state police to make sure that the entire town of Lakewood is empty by five o’clock today. You have plenty of time to get all your family members, pets, and belongings together, so there is no need to panic. Stay calm, but get started as soon as possible.‎