陕西省西安中学2020届高三第八次模拟考试英语试题

陕西省西安中学2020届高三第八次模拟考试英语试题

西安中学2020届高三第八次模拟考试 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. In which season did the woman get to Prague?‎ A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.‎ ‎2. How much will the speakers pay for the shoes? ‎ A.￡35. B.￡25. C.￡15.‎ ‎3. What is the woman going to wear? ‎ A. A skirt and a sweater. B. Jeans and a sweater. C. A shirt and a skirt.‎ ‎4. How does the woman probably feel?‎ A. Apologetic. B. Worried. C. Annoyed.‎ ‎5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Boss and employee. ‎ B. Salesperson and customer. ‎ C. Interviewer and interviewee.‎ 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。‎ 听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. What will the boy do on Saturday?‎ A. Go shopping. B. Have a picnic. C. Ask friends round.‎ ‎7. What will the woman buy tomorrow?‎ A. Sausages. B. Salads. C. Pies.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9题两个小题。‎ ‎8. What do we know about the man? ‎ A. He often borrows things from the woman. ‎ B. He wants to use the woman’s camera.‎ C. He needs to buy the best suit.‎ ‎9. How will the man go to attend the wedding?‎ A. By motorcycle. B. By taxi. C. By car.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. What happened in the late 1970s?‎ A. Return of the Jedi appeared. ‎ B. Science fiction movies became popular.‎ C. There was a long gap in movie releases.‎ ‎11. When did The Phantom Menace come out?‎ A. In 1980. B. In 1984. C. In 1999. ‎ ‎12. What are the speakers discussing? ‎ A. When Star Wars movies were released. ‎ B. What effects Star Wars movies have. ‎ C. How Star Wars movies were made. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. When did Karina become interested in cooking?‎ A. When she helped her parents in the hotel kitchen.‎ B. When she made food for herself at home.‎ C. When she worked in a restaurant. ‎ ‎14. What happened to Karina in the cooking competition? ‎ A. She won one of the prizes. ‎ B. Her dishes were thought highly of.‎ C. She realized her talent for cooking.‎ ‎15. Why did a top chef offer to train Karina? ‎ A. He needed someone to work on Saturdays.‎ B. A famous person liked the food she made.‎ C. She was quick at learning to cook.‎ ‎16. What does Karina like to do in her free time?‎ A. Stay with her family. B. Create new salads. C. Eat out.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20三个小题。‎ ‎17. Who is the speaker talking to?‎ A. Guest speakers. B. Club members. C. University students.‎ ‎18. What does the speaker suggest doing? ‎ A. Comparing the clubs before joining one. ‎ B. Remembering to bring the library card.‎ C. Trying to join a free club.‎ ‎19. What information is on the registration document? ‎ A. A book list for each course. ‎ B. The names of the departmental heads.‎ C. The classroom numbers for each class. ‎ ‎20. Where should one fix any accommodation problems? ‎ A. The secretary office. ‎ B. The academic department. ‎ C. The university administration.‎ 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 Do you know the toys below? They were once among the most popular toys.‎ ‎1960 – Etch A Sketch ‎ French electrician Andre Cassagnes had the idea of a drawing toy with a joy stick, glass screen, and aluminum (铝) powder. Using that idea, the Ohio Art Co. launched (推出) the Magic Screen in1960, and you could erase the picture with a shake of your hands. You can still find the toy today.‎ ‎1964 – SuperBall ‎ What happens when you accidentally create a plastic ball that jumps? The toy company, Wham-O Inc., buys your idea and it ends up selling millions. That’s exactly what happened to Norman Stingley, a chemical engineer who came upon SuperBall. At one time, Wham-O had to produce over 170,000 balls a day to keep up with the demand. Unbelievably, the National Football Game named the Super Bowl game (an well-known American football game) after this jumping ball.‎ ‎1964 – G.I. Joe In 1964, Hasbro toy company created G.I. Joe, a line of action figures designed to represent the 4 branches of the US Armed Forces – Action Soldier (Army), Action Sailor (Navy), Action Pilot (Air Force), and the Action Marine (Marine Corps). G.I. Joe was imagined as an excellent military unit devoted to defending citizens’ freedom against the evil persons. It has attracted the imagination of boys around the world.‎ ‎1965 – Operation ‎ ‎ An unsteady hand is your downfall (败落的原因) in the game of Operation, which was invented by John Spinello, a student at the University of Illinois. Later, Spinello sold his right to the toy to a well-known toy designer Marvin Glass for a sum of $500. Operation is currently made by Hasbro, with estimated sales of $40 million.‎ ‎21. Which toy has a relationship with the sports event?‎ ‎ A. Etch A Sketch. B. SuperBall . C. G.I. Joe. D. Operation.‎ ‎22. Who probably are most interested in G.I. Joe?‎ ‎ A. Those fond of arts. B. Those fond of construction.‎ C. Those fond of brave soldiers. D. Those fond of kind doctors.‎ ‎23. If you want to play with Operation successfully, you should ________.‎ ‎ A. keep your hand stable B. have better teamwork ‎ C. get Norman Stingley’s guidance D. have a joy stick and a glass screen B Here are some tips from experts for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted — or rejected — by the school of your choice. ‎ The essay is your loudspeaker — your view of the world and your ambitions. It’s not just a resume or a regurgitation of everything you’ve done. It needs to tell a story with passion, using personal, entertaining anecdotes that showcase your character, your interests, your values, your life experiences, your views of the world, your ambitions and even your sense of humor. ‎ Emphasize volunteer work or other ways you’ve helped people or made your community a better place. It helps if the activity is related to the subject you want to study. For example, Christopher Rim of Command Education Group, which coaches students, remembers that one student who wanted to become a dentist, set up a nonprofit and held fund-raisers to distribute toothbrushes, toothpaste and other dental products to homeless shelters. Admissions staff members want to know how your presence will make the college a better place. ‎ Mention internships, summer courses, extracurricular activities or lab work that show steps you’ve taken to learn and understand your field of interest. That will help show you know the field you’ve chosen to study and are passionate about it. ‎ Explain with knowledge and passion why you want to study at this particular college rather than at others. Tell why the school’s size, curriculum, social atmosphere, location, professors or history influenced your choice. ‎ Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation are critical. Use grammar, syntax and writing with a level of sophistication that shows you’re ready for college. Never use text-style abbreviations or rude or profane language. After the essay is submitted, check your email and voice mail daily to make sure you see and respond promptly to messages from admissions staff members. Many students check only texts and sometimes miss emails asking follow-up questions or requesting an interview. ‎ Hafeez Lakhani of Lakhani Coaching summed up the essay this way: “Every college is like a dinner table. What will make you the most interesting contributor to that dinner table conversation? What will make you help everyone else have a more interesting experience?” A good essay, rich with anecdotes and personality, will answer those questions and stand out from the pile.‎ ‎24. What should be covered in an application essay?‎ A. Your community, summer courses, and extracurricular activities.‎ B. Your passion, sense of humor and your resume. ‎ C. Your college, views of the world, and interest.‎ D. Your volunteer work, internships, and lab work.‎ ‎25. What does the underlined word “anecdotes” mean?‎ ‎ A. documents B. stories C. descriptions D. jokes ‎26. How to persuade the admissions staff members to accept you?‎ A. Your life experiences are rich enough to learn the courses well. ‎ B. You are kind to the homeless and eager to donate daily necessities ‎ C. Your being present at the college will make it a better one.‎ D. You want to study at the school due to its popularity.‎ ‎27. Which of the following is appropriate according to the author?‎ A. Apply grammar and sentences which is not that simple.‎ B. Write the application in a style of text abbreviation.‎ C. Use vulgar language to show you really care.‎ D. Employ correct spelling and pronunciation.‎ C Jenny was a bright-eyed, pretty five-year-old girl. One day when she and her mother were checking out at the grocery store, Jenny saw a plastic pearl necklace priced at $2.50. How she wanted that necklace! When she asked her mother if she would buy it for her, her mother said, “Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. I’ll tell you what. I’ll buy you the necklace, and when we get home we can make up a list of housework that you can do to pay for the necklace. And don’t forget that for your birthday, Grandma just might give you a whole dollar bill, too. Okay?” Jenny agreed, and her mother bought the pearl necklace for her.‎ Jenny worked on her housework very hard every day, and sure enough, her grandma gave her a brand-new dollar bill for her birthday. Soon Jenny had paid off the pearls. How Jenny loved those pearls. She wore them everywhere to kindergarten, bed and when she went out with her mother to run errands (跑腿). The only time she didn’t wear them was in the shower. Her mother had told her that they would turn her neck green!‎ Jenny had a very loving daddy. When Jenny went to bed, he would get up from his favorite chair every night and read Jenny her favorite story.‎ One night when he finished the story, he said, “Jenny, do you love me?”‎ ‎“Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you,” the little girl said.‎ ‎“Well, then, give me your pearls.”‎ ‎“Oh! Daddy, not my pearls!” Jenny said. “But you can have Rosy, my favorite doll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year for my birthday. And you can have her tea party outfit, too. Okay?”‎ ‎“Oh no, darling, that’s okay.” Her father brushed her cheek with a kiss. “Good night, little one.”‎ A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story,‎ ‎“Do you love me?”‎ ‎“Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you.”‎ ‎“Well, then, give me your pearls.”‎ ‎“Oh, Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She’s my favorite. Her hair is so soft, and you can play with it and braid it and everything. You can have Ribbons if you want her, Daddy,” the little girl said to her father.‎ ‎“No, that’s okay,” her father said and brushed her cheek again with a kiss. “God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams.”‎ Several days later, when Jenny’s father came in to read her a story, Jenny was sitting on her bed and her lip was trembling. “Here, Daddy,” she said, and held out her hand. She opened it and her beloved pearl necklace was inside. She let it slip into her father’s hand.‎ With one hand her father held the plastic pearls and the other he pulled out of his pocket a blue velvet box. Inside of the box were real, genuine, beautiful pearls. He had had them all along. He was waiting for Jenny to give up the cheap stuff so that he could give her the real thing.‎ ‎28. Why did the mother tell Jenny the plastic pearl necklace “cost an awful lot of money”?‎ A. She was discouraging Jenny from buying it.‎ B. She was telling Jenny to ask her grandma for help.‎ C. She was reminding Jenny of its true value.‎ D. She was encouraging Jenny to get it by her hard work.‎ ‎29. Which of the following was NOT related to the fact that Jenny could get the plastic pearl necklace?‎ A. She promised to work on the housework hard.‎ B. She was lucky to have her birthday coming near.‎ C. She went out with her mother to run errands.‎ D. She got supported from her grandma with a dollar bill.‎ ‎30. The last time the father came in to read Jenny a story, why was her lip trembling?‎ A. She was disappointed that her father always asked for her necklace.‎ B. She was pleased to give the necklace to her father.‎ C. She was struggling in her mind about the decision to make.‎ D. She was unwilling to exchange her necklace for the real one.‎ ‎31. Which of the following is the most suitable for the title of the story?‎ A. The Real Pearl Necklace B. The Parental Hidden Love C. The Decision of Honesty D. The Choice of Luck D Most kids grow up learning they cannot draw on the walls. But it might be time to unlearn that training – this summer, a group of culture addicts, artists and community organizers are inviting New Yorkers to write all over the walls of an old house on Governor’s Island.‎ The project is called Writing On It All, and it’s a participatory writing project and artistic experiment that has happened on Governor’s Island every summer since 2013.‎ ‎“Most of the participants are people who are just walking by or are on the island for other reasons, or they just kind of happen to be there,” Alexandra Chasin, artistic director of Writing On It All, tells Smithsonian.com.‎ The 2016 season runs through June 26 and features sessions facilitated by everyone from dancers to domestic workers. Each session has a theme, and participants are given a variety of materials and prompts and asked to cover surfaces with their ‎ thoughts and art. This year, the programs range from one that turns the house into a collaborative essay to one that explores the meaning of exile (流放).‎ Governor’s Island is a national historic landmark district long used for military purposes. Now known as “New York’s shared space for art and play,” the island, which lies between Manhattan and Brooklyn in Upper New York Bay, is closed to cars but open to summer tourists who flock for festivals, picnics, adventures, as well as these “legal graffiti (涂鸦)” sessions.‎ The notes and art scribbled (涂画) on the walls are an experiment in self-expression. So far, participants have ranged in age from 2 to 85. Though Chasin says the focus of the work is on the activity of writing, rather than the text that ends up getting written, some of the work that comes out of the sessions has stuck with her.‎ ‎“One of the sessions that moved me the most was state violence on black women and black girls,” says Chasin, explaining that in one room, people wrote down the names of those killed because of it. “People do beautiful work and leave beautiful messages.”‎ ‎32. What does the project Writing On It All invite people to do?‎ A. Unlearn their training in drawing.‎ B. Participate in a state graffiti show.‎ C. Cover the walls of an old house with graffiti.‎ D. Exhibit their artistic creations in an old house.‎ ‎33. What did the project participants do during the 2016 season?‎ A. They were free to scribble on the walls whatever came to their mind.‎ B. They expressed their thoughts in graffiti on the theme of each session.‎ C. They learned the techniques of collaborative writing.‎ D. They were required to cooperate with other creators.‎ ‎34. What kind of place is Governor’s Island?‎ A. It is a historic site that attracts tourists and artists.‎ B. It is an area now accessible only to tourist vehicles.‎ C. It is a place in Upper New York Bay formerly used for exiles.‎ D. It is an open area for tourists to enjoy themselves year round.‎ ‎35. What does Chasin say about the project?‎ A. It just focused on the sufferings of black females.‎ B. It helped expand the influence of graffiti art.‎ C. It has started the career of many creative artists.‎ D. It has created some meaningful artistic works.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 根据文章内容，从短文后的七个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。‎ Advice for Graduates Thank you for letting me share this wonderful day with you. The next part of my speech consists of some advice, which is rarely valued, seldom remembered, never followed. As Oscar Wilde said, 36 So, here comes the advice. ‎ First, every time you celebrate an achievement, 37 Thank your parents and friends who supported you, thank your professors who were inspirational, and especially thank the other professors whose less-than brilliant lectures forced you to teach yourself. To your fellow students who have added immeasurably to your education during those late night discussions, hug them.‎ Second, in your future life, cultivate a generous spirit. 38 Leave the change on the table. In a successful cooperation, everybody gets 90 percent of the profit. ‎ My third piece of advice is as follows: As you begin this new stage of your lives, follow your passion. If you don’t have a passion，don’t be satisfied until you find one. 39 When I was your age, I was incredibly single-minded in my goal to be a physicist. After college, I spent eight years as a graduate student and postdoc at Berkeley, and then nine years at Bell Labs. During that my time, my central focus and professional joy was physics.‎ Here is my final advice. Pursuing a personal passion is important, but it should not be your only goal. When you are old and gray, and look back on your life, you will want to be proud of what you have done. The source of that pride won’t be the things you have acquired or the recognition you have received. 40 ‎ A. It will be the lives you have touched and the difference you have made.‎ B. In all negotiations, don’t bargain for the last, little advantage.‎ C. “I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments.” ‎ D. “The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.”‎ E. Life is too short to go through it without caring deeply about something.‎ F. be thankful to those who made it possible.‎ G. Change your manners when you are dealing with others.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎ About six years ago I started having panic attacks (恐慌症). I began my journey to 41 them with traditional tools, all of which were a great help. 42 , a year later treatment was no longer needed.‎ Frustratingly, about a year after that, I started to develop 43 and began to have panic at once again. I tried what I knew best and went back to my previous 44 , but I was still 45 and far from feeling well again 46 I got some new advice.‎ I loved to sing when I was young. My childhood had been 47 with creativity, yet for most of my adult life it was 48 . A therapist told me that mental health issues are common among the 49 minds of the world when creativity is suppressed (压制). To regain it, I decided to get back into 50 . Then I joined a group called Sound, a pop choir. Much better. I found the 51 to audition (试音). I was amazed that I managed to 52 such a risky situation and not have a panic attack. The audition itself was a 53 for me, never mind how I did.‎ I have now been a 54 of the choir for three years. I love the community and the performances. It 55 me of who I was at school. My path back then was ‎ always “do what you love”. My entire 56 was filled with fond memories because of that, and I was starting to build that back into my 57 life.‎ Now, I am feeling a lot better. When I am 58 , distraction (分散注意力) is key and singing does 59 . It sends me into a state in which my body works with pure passion and joy. More importantly, I will have exercised my creativity and 60 my anxiety.‎ ‎41. A. ignore B. solve C. interpret D. stress ‎42. A. Casually B. Ridiculously C. Controversially D. Thankfully ‎43. A. passion B. depression C. adaptation D. relation ‎44. A. tutors B. conditions C. values D. tools ‎45. A. doubting B. hesitating C. struggling D. improving ‎46. A. though B. until C. since D. after ‎47. A. charged B. burdened C. mixed D. filled ‎48. A. neglected B. maintained C. sharpened D. exploited ‎49. A. open B. absent C. creative D. narrow ‎50. A. painting B. acting C. reading D. singing ‎51. A. turn B. pressure C. courage D. privilege ‎52. A. set off B. get through C. shrink from D. figure out ‎53. A. win B. failure C. pain D. barrier ‎54. A. sponsor B. director C. trainer D. member ‎55. A. suspects B. reminds C. cures D. warns ‎56. A. education B. competition C. career D. existence ‎57. A. holiday B. school C. adult D. adolescent ‎58. A. absorbed B. thrilled C. ambitious D. anxious ‎59. A. last B. help C. exist D. fade ‎60. A. relieved B. shared C. felt D. cause 第二节 语法填空（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Mask-Wearing, Common in Asia, Spreads in the West PARIS — Until a few weeks ago, Asian tourists were 61 only mask wearers in Paris, 62 (cause) puzzlement or suspicion from French locals or even hostility as the coronavirus began sweeping across Europe.‎ Four days into a national lockdown to stem the outbreak, the French government spokeswoman, Sibeth Ndiaye, warned that face masks were so 63 (familiar) that wearing them was too difficult technically and could even be “counterproductive (适得其反).” Even Thursday morning, when 64 (ask) whether she wore a mask or made her children wear one, she said, “Oh, no, not at all.”‎ This taboo is falling fast, not only in France but across Western countries, after increasing 65 (cry) from experts who say the practice is effective in curbing the coronavirus pandemic.‎ The shift for Western nations is profound and has had to overcome not merely the logistical challenges of securing enough masks, which are significant enough, but also a deep 66 (culture) resistance and even stigma (污名) associated with mask-wearing, 67 some Western leaders described flatly as “alien.”‎ ‎ 68 (seem), it won’t be for much longer. After discouraging people from wearing face masks, France, like the United States, has begun urging its citizens 69 (wear) basic or homemade ones outside. And some parts of Europe are moving faster than the United States by requiring masks instead 70 simply recommending their use.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加: 在此处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出修改的词。‎ 删除: 把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改: 在错的词下划一横线，并在其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11处起）不计分。‎ I went to watch the ballet, the Peony Pavilion last Sunday’s evening. Because I think ballet was more or less the same everywhere, I was totally unprepared for its uniquely beauty. I was absorb as soon as the curtain rose. The performance borrowed a lot from Chinese dance and its the music, but the East influences on the ballet was clear. The production was filled in colors and romantic symbols, and challenged my senses in many different way. So much did I enjoy it that it changed opinion about ballet. I can’t wait to going again!‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，下周将有一些来自友好学校的英国师生到你校进行一周的友好访问，请你代表全体师生用英语写一篇欢迎词，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 欢迎英国客人的到来；‎ ‎2. 介绍在你校期间活动安排（参观学校、足球比赛、参观中国家庭吃中国美食等）：‎ ‎3. 你的祝愿。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Honorable British guests, dear teachers and fellow students,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 西安中学2020届高三第八次模拟考试 英语答案 听力1-5 CABCA 6-10 BCABB 11-15 CACBB 16-20 ACACA 阅读21-23 BCA 24-27 DBCA 28-31 DCCA 32-35 CBAD（四级） ‎ 七选五36-40 DFBEA ‎ 完型填空 ‎41-45 BDBDC ‎ ‎46-50 BDACD ‎ ‎51-55 CBADB ‎ ‎56-60 ACDBA 语法填空 ‎ ‎61. the 62. causing 63. unfamiliar 64. asked 65. cries ‎66. cultural 67. which 68. Seemingly 69. to wear 70. of 短文改错 ‎1. Sunday’s à Sunday 2. think à thought ‎3. uniquely à unique 4. absorb à absorbed ‎5. the music前删除the 6. but à so ‎7. filled in à with 8. way à ways ‎9. opinion前面加my 10. going à go 书面表达 Honorable British guests, dear teachers and fellow students,‎ Allow me, first of all, on behalf of all the teachers and students at our school, to extend a warm welcome to our distinguished guests from our sister school in Britain. ‎ During your stay at our school, we will first show you around to give you a general idea of how our school works. Also, a football match has been arranged, from which our friendship will surely be promoted. What cannot be missed is that you will be ‎ taken to several Chinese host families, where you can try delicious Chinese cuisine such as Kung Pao Chicken.‎ We hope that these activities will enable you to experience a different culture and we also hope to learn about yours. Wish you a pleasant stay here!‎ 听力原文 Text 1 ‎ M: What’s the weather like in Prague? ‎ W: Well, when I arrived in Prague, it was minus seven degrees and there was lots of snow. But in summer, the sun shines, and you can sit outside in the cafes. The weather in autumn is fantastic.‎ Text 2 ‎ W: What about these shoes, Jonathan?‎ M: They’re really nice, but isn’t £35 quite expensive? We usually only spend about £25.‎ W: Look at these others — they’re £15, but they’re not as good.‎ M: Yeah, I see what you mean. OK, we’ll get the ones you suggest.‎ Text 3 ‎ W: What do you think I should wear — this long skirt and a sweater, or a short skirt and shirt?‎ M: Well, we’re going walking, so I think you’d be better in jeans than a skirt — and a warm sweater. You don’t want to get cold. ‎ W: Oh, OK.‎ Text 4‎ W: Excuse me. We’ve been waiting to play tennis since 10:30. It must be our turn now.‎ M: I don’t think so. We haven’t finished it yet. You’ll have to wait.‎ W: We’ve been standing here patiently watching you and it’s time for you to stop. ‎ Text 5 ‎ W: So, Robert, how do you feel this year has gone for you? You’ve worked really hard to increase our sales.‎ M: It’s been a bit up and down, but I’ll meet my sales targets. Last year you promised me that I would be promoted if I met my sales targets.‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Mum, do you remember you promised I could invite some friends for a picnic on Saturday?‎ W: Yes, of course. I’ve already done all the shopping for it. I’ve got burgers and sausages. And I’ve bought lots of salads, too. ‎ M: Do you remember we wanted to have some pies as well?‎ W: I didn’t buy any but I think I have some in the fridge. I’ll just have a look. Hmmm, well we’ve got one pie, but I think I’d better get some more. I’ll go to the supermarket tomorrow.‎ M: Thanks Mum.‎ Text 7‎ M: Hi, Lucy. How are you? I was wondering …‎ W: Oh, no! That usually means you want something.‎ M: No, well, not exactly. I’m going to a wedding and I could go on my motorcycle, but you know how it is — best suit and all that. ‎ W: So you want to borrow my camera? You kept it for weeks last time.‎ M: Well, actually I was wondering if I could use your car. ‎ W: Why don’t you take a taxi?‎ M: Oh, OK, I guess I don’t have much choice.‎ Text 8‎ W: You’re a fan of the Star Wars movies, right? When did the first one come out?‎ M: It came out on May 25th, 1977.‎ W: How do you remember that so clearly? That’s more than 40 years ago!‎ M: I’m a huge fan! There were a lot of science fiction movies in the late 1970s because of Star Wars.‎ W: And when did the next two movies come out?‎ M: The Empire Strikes Back came out in 1980 and Return of the Jedi came out in 1983. But then there was a long gap until the next one. Fans had to wait for 16 years until The Phantom Menace. There were no movies from 1984 to 1998.‎ Text 9‎ M: I’m with Karina Rogers, who’s training at a top restaurant to be a chef. Karina, where did your interest in cooking come from?‎ W: Well, both my parents prepared food in their hotel kitchen, and although I helped them a bit, I never enjoyed that much. In fact, it wasn’t until I worked for two weeks at a restaurant that I realized cooking was for me. Before that, I’d just make salads for myself.‎ M: And the restaurant was really pleased with you.‎ W: Yes, and that gave me the confidence to enter a cooking competition. I wasn’t among the winners, but the judges really liked what I made. ‎ M: Then a top chef noticed your cooking.‎ W: Yes, and he gave me a Saturday job at his restaurant. My first task was to prepare a salad. No one had told me the food was for someone famous, but it seemed she really liked it, so as a result the chef offered to train me full time at the restaurant.‎ M: And do you eat out in your free time? ‎ W: I don’t do that anymore. ‎ M: Because it is expensive?‎ W: No. On my days off, I just like eating at home. It’s a good chance to be with my parents! ‎ Text 10 ‎ M: Right, everybody, let’s get started. I’d like to welcome you all to your new university. Even though you haven’t started classes yet, you’ll have a very busy first two weeks here. For example, you have probably noticed the number of groups and associations asking you to join them. There are sports clubs such as football, basketball, and tennis. Moreover, there are more academic clubs. The history club, for example, meets once a week and takes trips to interesting places as well as inviting guest speakers to talk. I’d advise that you look around all of the clubs before joining any because you have to pay to be a member of most of them and you don’t want to run out of money in your first week!‎ ‎ Next, I have to tell you about the process of registering for your courses. First, you have to go to the university administration building to get your registration documents. Don’t forget to take your ID. Secondly, take your document to see the head of the department of each course that you want to take. You’ll find the room numbers for each class on the registration document. Besides, remember to get a book list for each course when you see the head of the department. Finally, return the completed document to the university administration building. You will then be given a library card. If you have any problems with accommodation, please go to the secretary office, not your ‎ academic department.‎ ‎ I think that’s all.‎