福建省四地六校2015届高三上学期第三次月考英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
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秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman doing recently?
A. She is skipping breakfast. B. She is losing weight. C. She is learning how to cook.
2.What’s the most possible relation between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Neighbors.
3.When does the man start work in London?
A. At 730 am. B. At 830 am. C. At 630 am.
4.When will the man go to the United States?
A. The day after tomorrow. B. Tomorrow. C. Next month.
5.Where is the conversation most probably taking place?
A. In the drugstore. B. In the post office. C. In the hotel.
第二节（共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出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.Whom does the man want to buy a mobile phone for?
A. His son. B. His wife. C. His niece.
7.What kind of mobile phone did the man get in the end?
A. iPhone. B. Samsung. C. Nokia.
8.How much did the man pay for the mobile phone?
A. 850 dollars. B. 1,000 dollars. C. 900 dollars.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9.How did the man go to Switzerland?
A. By car. B. By train. C. By plane.
10.How long did it take the man to go to Switzerland?
A. One and a half hours. B. Two and a half hours. C. Three and a half hours.
11.What’s the weather like in the place where the woman stayed?
A. Hot. B. Cold. C. Cool.
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12.How many persons are there waiting?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
13.How long does the man wait?
A. 8 minutes. B. 18 minutes. C. 90 minutes.
14.Does the man smoke?
A. Yes, he does. B. No, he doesn’t. C. We don’t know.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15.What are they talking about?
A. An English speaking contest. B.A determined girl. C. An exciting match.
16.Where did the girl mentioned in the conversation come from?
A. Africa. B. America. C. Europe.
17.What moved the woman most according to the passage?
A. The girl’s perseverance. B. The girl’s skill. C. The girl’s courage.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.How many children is Nadya Suleman getting to look after?
A. 40. B. 6. C. 14.
19.How old are these babies?
A. A few weeks old. B. 3 years old. C. 18 years old.
20.Why does Suleman get many angry phone calls and e-mails every day?
A. Because she abuses the babies.
B. Because she may raise the burden of the taxpayers.
C. Because she thinks nothing of the public assistance.
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）
21.About _____ of the population of that country _____ on farms.
A. Two third; live B. Two third; lives C. Two thirds; lives D. Two thirds; live
22.In their spare time, they will discuss the _____ to the study of English.
A. means B. approaches C. methods D. ways
23. The traditional goal of science is to discover how things are, not how they ought _____.
A. to be B. be C. have been D. to
24.--- Is Tom still smoking?
--- No. By next Saturday he _____ for a whole month without smoking
A. will have gone B. will have been C. will go D. has been going
25.One summer night in 1990, a reporter appeared at the door of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, _____ for an interview.
A. asked B. having asked C. being asked D. asking
26.Only after the teacher explained it to me a second time _____ the question.
A. did I understand B. I had understood C. had I understood D. I did understand
27.--- Jennifer is having a hard time getting accustomed to new surroundings in Australia.
--- I know. But I’m sure she will _____ in no time.
A. pull over B. pull up C. pull out D. pull through
28.It was in the very house _____ was built with stones _____ he spent his childhood.
A. which; that B. that; where C. that; that D. which; where
29.--- Helen is a mere washer woman, yet she’s now buying a big house.
--- Yes. Because she’s always saved _____.
A. for little she earns B. with little she earns C. what little she earns D. how little she earns
30.I was ill that day, otherwise I _____ the sports meet.
A. took part in B. had taken part in C. would taken part in D. would have taken part in
31.If the media can’t learn to respect and appreciate others’ cultures, there will exist _____ misunderstanding and harmony can’t be achieved.
A. admirable B. available C. considerable D. considerate
32.Reforms to the National college Entrance Examination, form 2016, _____ in major cities in China, including Beijing.
A. are to be carried out B. are carried out C. will carry out D. have carried out
33. _____, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John.
A. Now that I have traveled so much B. As long as I have traveled
C. As I have traveled so much D. Much as I have traveled
34.The boy _____ by the window is the only one of the students who _____ from the countryside in our school.
A. seated; are B. seating; was C. sat; were D. sitting; is
35.--- I’ll teach him again because he hurt me much.
--- _____. Forgiving others is better than blaming.
A. Can you do it? B. Don’t overdo it C. Do you dare to? D. I never agree more.
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Americans prefer to try every way to have fun, for example, they drive their own cars, some even tow a small boat after vehicle. They start from Los Angeles, California under sun, 36 through four or five hundred miles to go to La Fulin, Colorado to spend weekends while Chinese people are still 37 with work, and have dinner at home together with families in weekends or 38 time watching TV.
The difference is mainly due to cultural customs and traditions 39 the two countries. It is said that Chinese people are living for others, while Americans are for 40. When Chinese people come to the United States, they fight for 41 first, and then desperately make money after they are recognized by others. It seems that, the purpose to earn money is not to enjoy life, 42 for their following generations sons and daughters and even grandchildren. Chinese people prefer to save money 43 emergency, such as illness. Although Chinese people with 44 in the United States don’t need to worry about their own social welfare and health insurance, they work still very hard, as they hope that they can 45 more money.
Chinese people’s interest is in the amount on the passbook（存折）, so they spend 46 money usually. Most of Chinese are very thrifty（节约的）, and they are 47 to spend money, but there are exceptions. They are willing to spend money on their 48. Many Chinese people think that, they endure（容忍） many 49, so they wish that their children could live much better. Therefore, in the United States elementary schools, you can see that those who 50 the best, with more pocket money are Chinese students. In contrast, American children dress very simply, with just a little pocket money.
51 Chinese, Americans believe in living for themselves. They do everything for their own. 52, they earn money to enjoy a 53 life, and pursue a higher quality of life. As for their own parents or children, they think that parents have their own pension and social welfare, and children should live a(n) 54 life when they are 18’ years old. So they could boldly spend money on themselves. 55, Americans save little money. In the street, it is easy for Chinese to take out 300-400 dollars, but it is hard to say for Americans.
36.A. running B. driving C. going D. walking
37.A. boring B. pleasant C. busy D. angry
38.A. spend B. take C. cost D. pay
39.A. through B. for C. among D. between
40.A. themselves B. theirs C. them D. others
41.A. survival B. remainder C. existence D. material
42.A. or B. nor C. but D. and
43.A. in possession of B. on account of C. in spite of D. in case of
44.A. identity B. force C. fame D. power
45.A. borrow B. give C. use D. save
46.A. large B. few C. much D. little
47.A. easy B. reluctant C. willing D. happy
48.A. children B. relatives C. parents D. friends
49.A. hardships B. problems C. difficulties D. sufferings
50.A. match B. decorate C. dress D. wear
51.A. Different from B. Interested in C. Similar to D. Thanks to
52.A. Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Since
53.A. better B. well C. good D. rich
54.A. single B. independent C. different D. comfortable
55.A. In that case B. As a whole C. In this way D. As a result
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
A
Paul Salopek is an old-fashioned explorer, setting out on foot to circle the world. He is also a modern-day explorer. On top of a few clothes, a small first-aid kit and notebooks, he is carrying a recorder, a video camera, a small computer and a satellite phone—a telephone that connects to a satellite and can be used in many places where cell-phones don’t work.
The journey is long 21,000 miles! It will take seven years to complete it.
Salopek was born in California and spent his childhood in Mexico. He says he has always liked to travel and doesn’t like to rush. At the age of fourteen, he climbed Moun. Whitney in California and crossed the state’s Sierra Nevada Mountains alone. When he was fifteen years, he walked the length of Death Valley. He once rode a mule 2,000 miles through mountains in Mexico.
A longtime reporter, Salopek has reported from Africa, Asia and Mexico. Now 51 years old, he plans to keep writing. As he travels around the world, he is writing stories about the people he meets and the way they live. He looks for how people find local solutions to big problems such as lack of food and water. He also records the sounds he hears and takes photos of the sky and the Earth’s surface.
The long walk started in the Rife Valley in Ethiopia in East Africa. Many consider East Africa to be home to the first humans, who lived 160,000 years ago.
Salopek is retracing the paths our ancestors took as they left Africa and settled in parts of the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the Americas. As Salopek is walking, he is learning more about himself and all of humankind.
56.The underlined phrase “on top of” in the first paragraph can be replaced by ____.
A.in addition to B.in the light of C.in reference to D.in the service of
57.The author develops the third paragraph mainly by ____.
A.providing examples B.making comparisons
C.making a careful analysis D.following the order of time
58.According to the passage, Paul Salopek is a ____.
A.doctor who likes carrying the small first-aid kit
B.writer who likes traveling, exploring and studying
C.journalist who likes traveling, exploring, writing and studying
D.photographer who is good at using satellite communication equipment
59.What’s the best title for the passage?
A.Paul Salopek Reflecting People’s Real Lives
B.Paul Salopek Following Man’s First Footsteps
C.Paul Salopek Going for a Seven-year Study
D.Paul Salopek Looking back upon the Childhood
B
Education is another area where the presence of arts and crafts is more than welcome. If children realize the importance of art and creativity from a young age, they can grow up to be more confident, more creative, and definitely more mature. Schools are the breeding（孕育）grounds for future painters and movie makers, and these arts should be encouraged wholesomely in such an environment.
Sadly, many parents do not understand why art is important for children, and subconsciously（潜意识地）force them to follow career paths that are common and conformist（墨守成规的）in nature. This is fair enough in its own way, because the world does need some standard blue collar and white collar jobs to continue its existence; but this is a choice that children should be allowed to make for themselves. The doors to creativity and expression must not be shut in their faces, even if it comes at a cost of making more money.
To put it more scientifically, here are some benefits of kids’ art activities that give a suitable answer to the question “Why is art important in schools?”
1.Exposure to art, music and drawings at an early age improves the amount of brain activity in children.
2.It increases the span of knowledge in the minds of children, thus making them sharper and more educated.
3.It builds up the levels of self-confidence, self-esteem（自尊）, motivation, cooperation and communication in children.
4.It helps children understand other people’s opinions and points of view as well.
5.It helps them sharpen their problem-solving skills, decision-making and gives them the possibility of really exploring their imaginations.
60.According to the passage, it is generally accepted that ____.
A.art plays a very important role in education of children
B.children are expected to be blue-collar or white-collar workers
C.schools should encourage children to learn arts and crafts
D.children should be allowed to make choices for themselves
61.The writer holds the view that ____.
A.schools should only bring up future painters and movie makers
B.children grow up to be more confident and more creative in schools
C.children should be encouraged to learn art to develop their creativity
D.art activities can help children solve all the problems they meet with
62.What can be inferred from the passage?
A.Arts and crafts lessons are very popular in schools.
B.Art is not paid enough attention to in schools now.
C.Art activities improve the amount of brain activity.
D.Art education builds up the levels of self-confidence.
63.What would be the best title for the passage?
A.Importance of Art in Schools. B.Relation between Art and Creativity.
C.Importance of Education. D.Future of Children.
C
I can’t think of a better way of appreciating a new culture than by taking part in one of its festivals. Some festivals are celebrated by an entire country, while others many be unique to a single city. Festivals play an important role in a certain culture. Just enjoy them!
Batalla del Vino—Haro, Spain
For many years, June 29th is a good day to visit Haro, Spain. Bring a bottle of wine and prepare to be washed in red wine in the heart of Spain’s grape-growing area. After a church ceremony, crowds flock（集结）to the hills for the battle, where white shirts will be made bright purple by the end of the morning.
Bay to Breakers—San Francisco, California
Created after the terrible 1906 earthquake as a way of encouraging people, the race has become one of the region’s most important events. Held every year on the third Sunday of May, the race runs through the city from the Bay to the Pacific Breakers. The real highlight, however, is the thousands of people dressed up in a show.
Pillow Fight Day—Worldwide
These events are organized mainly through the Internet. Tens of thousands of people participated in the 4th annual International Pillow Fight Day on April 2,2013. From London to Vancouver to many other cities, the festivals were held in more than 100 countries. So just bring a soft pillow in early April, and watch feathers flying.
Koninginnedag— The Netherlands
Although their Queen’s birthday is really during the winter, she celebrates it on April 30th — the country’s official “Queen’s Day” since 1949.
Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of shining wigs（假发）and body paints, as crowds gather in the squares and on boats in the canals. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.
64.People celebrated Batalla del Vino by ____.
A.wearing bright purple shirts B.pouring wine onto others’ white shirts
C.flocking to the hills after a ceremony D.holding a drinking wine competition
65.The underlined word “highlight” in the passage means ____.
A.the most exciting part B.the brightest part
C.the highest part D.the hardest part
66.Which of the festivals has the shortest history?
A.Batalla del Vino. B.Bay to Breakers. C.Pillow Fight Day. D.Koninginnedag.
67.Which of the statements is NOT true?
A.June 29th is a good day to visit Haro, Spain.
B.The race is held every year to encourage people.
C.Pillow Fight Day is held in more than 100 countries.
D.The Queen of the Netherlands was born on April 30th.
D
“I say, I’m pleased to see you,” said the little man standing by the letter-box.
“Oh, hello,” I said, remembering he was a new neighbor. “Simpson, isn’t it?”
“Yes, that’s right.” He seemed quite pleased by my ready recognition.
“I wonder if you could lend me some money,” he continued. “My wife gave me a letter to post, and I’ve just noticed it isn’t stamped.”
“yes, they never are,” I said, sympathetically（同情地）.
“It must go tonight—it really must! I’d get stamps out of the machine,” explained Simpson,” Only I find I have no small change about me.”
“I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I haven’t either,” I said.
“Oh, dear, dear,” he said.
“Yes, well,” I said, intending to move off. But he looked so unhappy standing there with the blue unstamped envelope that I really hadn’t the heart to desert him.
So I took him to my house and found some pennies and gave them to him, who, in the most business like way, made a note of the loan in his pocket-book, and left. But soon he turned up again.
“I’m sorry I am a stranger round here and —well, I’m rather lost…”
It took me several minutes to explain to him where the post office was. In the end I felt as lost as Simpson and had to accompany him to the post office, but, only to find the automatic stamp-machine was empty!
“Oh!” Simpson was so desperate that he dropped the letter on the ground and when he picked it up there was a large black spot on its face.
“Dear me,” he said, “My wife told me to post it tonight. I’d better post it, if you know what I mean.”
I did know. Or, at least, I knew Mrs Simpson.
Then I got a good idea, “Post the letter unstamped—let the other man pay double postage on it in the morning. ” And he had to agree.
Finishing off our job, I took him home.
“I’m so grateful to you, really,” he said when we reached his home. “That letter—it’s only an invitation to dinner to Mr… Dear me!”
“Why, what’s the matter?”
“Nothing. Just something I’ve remembered.”
“What?”
But he didn’t tell me. He just opened his eyes and his mouth at me like a wounded gold- fish, murmured（低声说话）a “Good-night”, and went inside.
All the way home I was wondering what it was that he had remembered.
But I stopped wondering the next morning, when I had to pay the postman double postage for a blue envelope with a large black spot on its face.
68.Simpson was very happy when the writer greeted him because ____.
A.they were good friends
B.he had a very important letter to post
C.he saw somebody he could turn to at last
D.he didn’t expect the writer to recognize him instantly
69.In the writer’s view, ____.
A.the consequence would be very severe if Simpson didn’t obey his wife
B.wives never gave their husbands money to post a letter
C.it bothered him to lead Simpson to the post office
D.he was as foolish as Simpson
70.What did Simpson suddenly remember when they got his home?
A.His wife was waiting for him to return.
B.The letter was only an invitation to dinner.
C.The letter was just addressed to the writer.
D.It’s unfair for the other man to pay for the letter.
71.How would the writer describe Simpson?
A.Stupid and careless. B.Careless but warm-hearted.
C.Optimistic and kind. D.Cautious but stubborn.
E
Eating at a slow speed may help reduce hunger, the U.S. researchers said on Monday. Previous research suggests that the ability to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may damage the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that control how much we eat.
In order to learn more about the link between eating speed and energy intake, researchers examined how eating speed affects calories consumed during a meal in both normal-weight subjects as well as overweight or obese subjects.
In the new study, a group of normal-weight subjects and a group of overweight or obese subjects were asked to consume two meals in a controlled environment. All subjects ate one meal slowly, took small bites, chewed thoroughly, and paused and put the spoon down between bites, and are a second meal quickly, took large bites, chewed quickly, and did not pause and put the spoon down.
At the conclusion of the study, the researchers found only normal-weight subjects had a statistically significant reduction in caloric consumption by eating slowly. “A lack of statistical significance in the overweight and obese group may be partly due to the fact that they consumed less food during both eating conditions compared to the normal-weight subjects,” Professor Meena Shah said, “it is possible that the overweight and obese subjects felt more self-conscious, and thus ate less during the study.”
Despite the differences in caloric consumption between the normal-weight and overweight and obese subjects, the study found some similarities. Both groups felt less hungry later on after the slow meal than after the fast meal, which indicates that greater hunger suppression（抑制）among both groups could be expected from a meal consumed more slowly. Also, both the normal-weight and overweight or obese groups consumed more water during the slow meal. “The higher water intake during the slow eating condition may have affected food consumption,” said Shah. According to Shah, slowing the speed of eating may help suppress hunger levels and “may even improve the enjoyment of a meal”.
The findings were published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
72.What does the previous study have in common with the new one?
A. There is a link between eating speed and energy intake.
B. Eating at a slow speed may help feel hungry.
C. Eating too fast may impair your stomach.
D. Eating rate may affect processes controlling how much we eat.
73.What should the subjects do during the research?
A. Both groups could totally eat the meals at any speed as they liked.
B. Both groups had to consume one meal in controlled eating conditions.
C. Both groups were asked to eat one meal slowly while the other quickly.
D. One group should eat slowly while the other one quickly.
74.What caused the lack of statistically significant reduction in the overweight and obese group?
A. They were told not to eat a lot.
B. In the study they had no appetite to eat.
C. They lost consciousness in the study.
D. They ate less food on purpose.
75.What is the passage mainly about?
A. New research findings about how to control eating rate.
B. A study about the link between eating speed and energy intake.
C. One may feel less hungry later on after the slow meal than after the fast meal.
D. Water intake may have affected food consumption.
华安、连城、泉港、永安、漳平一中、龙海二中”六校联考
2014~2015学年上学期月考（三）
高三英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）
第一节 短文填词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。
He was the president of a major advertising firm and I was a very young management consultant. I had been(76)______（推荐）to him by one of his employees(77) ______ had seen my work and thought I had something to offer. I was nervous. At that stage in my (78) ______（生涯）, it wasn’t very often that I got to talk to the president of a company. The appointment was at 1000 a.m., for one hour. I arrived(79)e______.
At exactly 10, I was shown into a large and airy room, (80) ______ furniture decorated in bright yellow.
He had his shirt sleeves (81)r______ up and a mean look on his face. “You’ve only got 20 minutes,” he barked. I sat there, not (82)s______ a word. “I said, you’ve only got 20 minutes.” (83)A______, not a word.
“Your time’s ticking away. (84) ______ aren’t you saying anything?”
“They’re my 20 minutes,” I replied. “I can do whatever I want with them.”
He burst into (85) ______. We then spoke for an hour and a half. I got the job.
76.___________ 77.___________ 78.___________ 79___________ 80.__________
81.__________ 82.___________ 83.___________ 84. ___________ 85. __________
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
孩子的成长和教育是社会热议的话题。家长抚育孩子的不同态度对他们今后的成长起着至关重要的作用。请观察下面的漫画，根据要求用英文写一篇短文。
要求：（1）描述漫画内容；（2）分析漫画所揭示的问题；（3）提出你的看法。
注意：（1）短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；（2）考生可适当发挥，使文章内容充实、连贯；（3）词数120左右；（4）文中不能出现考生的具体信息。
参考词汇：dote on sb 溺爱某人
From the picture, we can see the ways three mothers treat their children separately._______
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华安、连城、泉港、永安、漳平一中、龙海二中”六校联考
2014~2015学年上学期月考（三）
高三英语试题参考答案及听力原文
第一部分 听力（满分30分）
1-5 BCBAB 6-10 CBCCB 11-15 CBABB 16-20 CACAB
第二部分 英语知识运用（满分45分）
第一节 单项选择（每小题1分，总分15分）
21-25 DBABD 26-30 ADADD 31-35 CADDB
第二节 完型填空（每小题1.5分，总分30分）
36-40 BCADA 41-45 ACDAD 46-50 DBAAD 51-55 ACABD
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
(A) 56-59 ADCB (B) 60-63 BCBA (C) 64-67 BACD
(D) 68-71 DACA (E)72-75 ACDB
第四部分 写（满分35分）
第一节 短文填词
76.recommended 77.who 78. career 79.early 80.with 81.rolled
82.saying 83.Again 84.Why 85.laughter
第二节 书面表达
From the picture, we can see the ways three mothers treat their children separately. One of them becomes very rude to her little son once he behaves badly. The second one, obviously, is a doting mother. She does what she can to satisfy her child. Another mother is keeping her son company, reading a book together. They both look very peaceful and happy.
It is understandable that every parent hopes their children become good. But the proper attitude of parents plays an important part when their children are brought up. We can tell that the first two mothers’ children will probably lack some important qualities when they grow up, and that the third mother’s child is sure to be healthy in mind.
As far as I’m concerned, not only is education of children teachers’ task, but parents should also attach greater importance to it. If children are properly treated when brought up, they will become healthy both physically and psychologically.
附：听力原文
Text 1
M Do you always skip your lunch? Because I don’t think you have eaten anything at noon.
W I am skipping lunch lately because I am too heavy!
Text 2
M May I have a work with you?
W Sure. What’s the problem?
M It’s about your son. I’m tired of his making so much noise all day.
Text 3
W It’s nice to have you with us. I’ll see you at 730 in the morning.
M My God! I’m not used to getting up as early as that! In London we start work one hour later.
Text 4
W Please stay with us for dinner.
M I’m afraid I can’t. I have a dinner party tonight. You see, I am going to the United States the day after tomorrow.
Text 5
M Excuse me. I’d like to send this letter to New York by airmail, please. Could you tell me the postage?
W I have to weight it. Let me see. It’s a little bit overweight.
Text 6
W Good morning. Can I help you?
M Yes, please. I’m looking for a mobile phone for my niece, but I have no idea.
W We’ve got all kinds of mobile phones here. Which one do you like best, Samsung, Nokia or iPhone?
M I really know little about them. Which one sells best these years?
W Mm, Samsung is most popular, I think.
M How much is a Samsung?
W What type would you like? The newer, the more expensive.
M I want one newer but not too expensive.
W What about this one? It looks nice and works well.
M How much is it?
W 1,000 dollars.
M How about 850 dollars?
W You have to add 50 dollars. That’s the best we can do. Do you think it’s OK?
M Yeah! I’ll take it.
Text 7
W I hear you went to Switzerland last summer. Did you enjoy yourself?
M That’s quite a long journey.
W How did you go there?
M By plane.
W I don’t like flying. I flew to Cyprus last year. We flew over the Alps and didn’t see anything except clouds.
M Oh, I had a good flight. The weather was fine and it took only two and a half hours.
W I think it’s much more interesting to travel by car or train. You can see the country so much better.
M Yes, that’s true. But flying is better for long journeys. Well, how far is it from London to Cyprus?
W About 2,000 miles.
M So it’s better to fly. Then isn’t Cyprus rather hot in the summer?
W It’s hot on the coast. But I spent most of the time several thousand feet above sea level. It’s quite cool up in the hills.
Text 8
W Good evening. Do you have a reservation?
M No, we don’t.
W How many people are you together?
M Just two persons.
W Would you like to sit in smoking section or non-smoking section?
M We prefer non-smoking section.
W Awfully sorry, there are no rooms left now. Would you like to wait for a moment?
M How long do you think we’ll have to wait?
W About eight minutes, I think.
M OK, we will wait a while.
W I’m sorry for making you wait for so long. Now there is a table available in non-smoking section. Please follow me.
M Thank you.
W This is the menu. Are you ready to order now?
M Sorry, we haven’t decided yet. Could you please give us a little longer?
W No problem.
Text 9
M I ever heard a story at an English speaking contest.
W About what?
M A girl on the playground.
W How was she?
M She came from Europe, and her name has faded from our memory. In a competition she had been in lead though she stumbled near the finish line and her leg was injured.
W It’s a shame!
M Yeah. Competitors passed her from behind in succession till only her weak and lonely figure remained on the track. Doctors came and offered to take her away. But she refused.
W Oh…
M With the only strength left in her, she managed to get up and held out to the end point with drops of blood along her trail.
W Oh, my dear!
M Though she failed in the race, the girl won the applause from people all over the world.
W How moving! Until now I know what the perseverance is.
M It was she who kept perseverance in our mind.
Text 10
They are only a few weeks old, but these children are already the center of public anger. Los Angeles police say they plan to investigate death threats against their mom, Nadya Suleman. The 33-year-old single, unemployed mother has been getting hundreds of angry phone calls and e-mails.
The criticism is mostly directed at the public assistance. Suleman is getting to care for these eight babies as well as these six other children. And the big share of that financial burden could fall on the shoulders of California’s taxpayers. Suleman tells NBC’s The Today Show she doesn’t consider the public assistance for long.
The US Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of raising 14 children through age 17 could go up to $ 2.7 million for the single mother. Suleman’s spokesman says she’s living in an undisclosed location and spends time with all of her kids every day.
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