河北省唐县第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

高二英语考试 (考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：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秒钟的时间来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 man going to do at the weekend? A. Watch a film. B. Do some gardening. C. Go skating. 2. What time is it now? A. 10:12. B. 10:20. C. 10:32. 3. What are the speakers most probably talking about? A. A book. B. An actor. C. A film. 4. Why will the man leave early? A. He is not feeling well. B. He has to attend a meeting. C. He has a doctor’s appointment. 5. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a bank. B. In a meeting room. C. In a garage. 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。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和7题。 6. What is the purpose of the woman’s call? A. To ask the way. B. To set a time to meet. C. To sell a refrigerator. 7. When does the store open? A. At 9:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 11:00. 听第7段材料，回答第8和9题。 7. Why did the woman call the man last evening? A.To make an appointment. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To reschedule an appointment. 9. When does the conversation take place? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. How does the man feel now? A. Homesick. B. Annoyed. C. Hungry. 11. What festival is celebrated in the woman’s motherland at this time? A. Halloween. B. The New Yam Festival. C. The Day of the Dead. 12. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Treat Yon Mi to lunch. B. Share something about a festival. C. Celebrate the Halloween with him. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the woman most concerned with about the hotel? A. The price. B. The position. C. The environment. 14. How much will the woman pay in total? A. £220. B. £400. C. £660. 15. What does the woman think of the hotels in London? A. Beautifully situated. B. Quite comfortable. C. Really expensive. 16. Where is the hotel? A. Opposite a cinema. B. On the right of Hyde Park. C. Beside Marble Arch station. 听第10 段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What does the speaker intend to do? A. Place advertisements in the Olympics. B. Become a volunteer in the Olympics. C. Do an interview with Mr. Collins. 18. How did the speaker know the advertisement? A. From his teacher. B. On the Internet. C. On TV. 19. Where does the speaker most probably come from? A. Britain. B. France. C. Spain. 20. What does the speaker think is the most important for the position? A. Knowledge of winter sports. B. Volunteer experiences. C. Language skills. 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2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Grand Canyon River Hike July 28-30 The coolest thing to do in Summer! A river hike is a combination of normal hiking and hiking along the course of rivers. It often involves walking in the water and on rocks, low-level rock climbing, crossing rivers, and swimming. River hikes are fun but require average to high fitness level, good balance and swimming skills, Climbing skills are not necessary. They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15. TRIP SCHEDULE Day 1 Friday 18:45 We're going to get out of Los Angeles. I'm waiting for you at Griffith Park! 19:00 Everyone's here, time to go! 23:30 Arrive at the Guesthouse. Let's quickly get the room and go for some quality sleep to recharge for the hike tomorrow. Day 2 Saturday 07:00 Get up and have breakfast. 07:30 Pack all your belongings; we'll be on the bus for about 2 hours before reaching our drop-off point. 09:30 We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking! For the rest of the day, we will mainly be hiking on the rocks, stopping on the way for your self-prepared lunch when you want. 16:30 Finish the hike and get on the bus waiting for us. We're going to spend the night in the Guesthouse village. 18:30 Let's have dinner and enjoy the night! Day 3 Sunday 9:00 Get up and have breakfast. After yesterday's exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing! 10:00 We reach a nice river spot for swimming and jump from rocks before going back to the village where we will have lunch. Or you can just stay in the village, walk around and relax. 13:00 After group lunch we will take our private bus and head back to Los Angeles. 19:30/20:00 Estimated arrival time in Los Angeles. Note: For details on costs and safety measures, please refer to the next page on our website. 21. What is clearly stated as a recommendation for the activity? A. Age. B. Climbing skill. C. Fitness certificate. D. Physical height. 22. At about what time does the river hiking start? A.7:30. B.9:30. C.9:45. D. 10:15. 23. What can we learn about the river hiking? A. It's a weekend getaway. B. Two lunches are provided. C. It takes place in Los Angeles. D. Hiking the whole trip is required. B Before arriving in China, I had read various books relating to China, and my fascination were increasing. Therefore, when I arrived, I couldn’t have been more excited to be living in this huge historically and culturally rich country. The food, the landmarks, the big cities and everyday life — I couldn’t wait to explore. Yet despite my passion, learning Chinese hadn’t even entered my mind. This wasn’t laziness, but rather fear at the thought of trying to learn what is regarded as the most difficult language in the world. Besides this, I was living in Shanghai, an international city, with many people speaking English as a second language — I decided English would be enough. However, after a year in China I began to observe that while many foreigners did not speak Chinese, there were plenty who did. Perhaps it was achievable after all? In addition, I felt uncomfortable with how many Chinese people could speak English and yet I couldn’t even speak the most basic Chinese. With these factors in mind and a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier. Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as insurmountable as I once thought. When I speak to native Chinese speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me, I have also not found it too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. The thing I find most challenging is listening since native speakers talk at such a speed. I can’t always understand what’s been said. My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it’s not only achievable but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a fascinating country. So, to all my non-Chinese friends I say this, take up the challenge and take the leap of faith. 24. Why didn’t the author learn Chinese when he arrived in China in 2017? A. He showed no passion for China. B. He was unwilling to make the effort. C. He avoided learning a second language. D. He avoided doing something difficult. 25. What caused the author to learn Chinese? A. His regret about starting learning late. B. Support from many friends around him. C. Eagerness to take up the challenge. D. A thirst to prove his gift for language. 26. What does the underlined word “insurmountable” in the 5th paragraph mean? A. Valueless. B. Difficult. C. Unnecessary. D. Unacceptable. 27. What can we learn from the author’s experience? A. Love breaks down difficulties. B. Hard work pays off. C. Hard work is the key to success. D. Bravery opens up a new world. C There are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables available in local markets. But while those red juicy strawberries look fresh, consumers have no way of knowing how long the fruit can be stored at home. The same goes for distribution centers and supermarkets. Now, the food technology startup OneThird, located in the Netherlands, is looking to change that with an infrared (红外线)scanner that can accurately predict how long fresh fruits and vegetables will last. The startup is named OneThird because one-third of food is wasted due to spoilage(变质)every year. The startup's founders were inspired by a UK company that uses this type of technology in the medical field and decided to see if it was applicable for food. “I looked at the challenges in the food-supply chain and found out that 40 percent of food waste is fresh produce. One of the biggest causes of waste is that nobody knows shelf life.” founder and CEO of OneThird, Marco Snikkers said. Quality inspections at farms and distribution centers are done manually(手动地). An inspector checks the fruits and vegetables and makes notes about the size and quality. Then the food is sent to consumers without considering travel time or how long the produce will remain usable. Using the infrared scanner at the distribution center means that inspectors can use the information to approve shipments that will ensure the produce can be distributed on a timely basis. This means that a shipment of ripe tomatoes will not be sent long distances away. OneThird's scanner combines the technology of optical scanners, image modeling, and Artificial Intelligence to provide accurate shelf-life predictions. The startup found that the technology can reduce up to 25 percent produce waste that was caused by spoilage. “Global food waste has an enormous environmental impact; reducing global food waste cuts global greenhouse gas emissions and promotes global food security," said Jacob Smith, a climate expert from the University of Maine. 28.What problem does OneThird aim to solve? A.The high cost of storing fresh fruits and vegetables. B.Inefficient quality inspections at distribution centers. C.Food waste caused by uncertainty about its shelf life. D.Consumers' difficulty judging the freshness of produce. 29.What inspired OneThird to come up with the idea of using infrared scanner? A.The use of the device in another field. B.Observation of the food-supply chain. C.Consumer demands for fresher produce. D.Experts' advice on food waste reduction. 30.What can we learn about the manual quality inspections? A.They are time-consuming and costly. B.They are not performed at a regular time. C.The inspectors tend to make wrong judgement. D.The shipping time is not taken into consideration. 31.What's Jacob's attitude to OneThird's effort? A.Approving B.Doubtful. C.Tolerant. D.Dismissive. D When Mark Twain visited Florence (佛罗伦萨) in 1867, he dutifully visited the city's museums, churches, and tombs. But as he stood by the Arno, he began to sense the Italians' insistence that it was a river, not a stream. “They all call it a river, and they honestly think it is a river, do these dark and bloody Florentines,” he complained, “I might enter Florence under happier circumstances a month hence and find it all beautiful, all attractive. But I do not care to think of it now, at all.” It's normal to feel uncomfortable outside your home culture. Feelings of discomfort, dislocation, and overload among travelers are referred to by many as “culture shock.” But Susan Goldstein, a professor at the University of Redlands says, “Though the term has existed for many years, ‘Culture shock’ implies a dramatic, unexpected, negative event. Though many travelers will experience such challenges, a real sense of shock is untypical. So untypical that many researchers no longer use the term.” It was the vivid description of culture shock by Canadian researcher Oberg, written in 1960 in response to his own multicultural experiences, that won over audiences. The researcher spoke of the adjustment process as “an occupational disease of people who have suddenly been transplanted abroad”—a “disease” that progressed from a honeymoon phase, through rejecting the new environment, to finally adjusting fully to it. By the 1970s many researchers adopted the idea that, like physical illnesses, culture shock progressed through a remarkably consistent and universal set of stages. Modern research, however, suggests that the experiences of adaptation are individual, not universal. “People will have their ups and downs, but for the most part, they will become increasingly comfortable and competent over time, Goldstein says. And while many connect the causes of culture shock to the host culture itself, an individual's internal expectations and differences are just as important. As for Mark Twain, the moody author was able to ride out his feelings of upset and dislocation while traveling. He eventually finished out his European tour - and in his bestselling travel memoir The Innocents Abroad, famously remarked that travel is “fatal to prejudice and narrow-mindedness.” With the right attitude–and the willingness to seek help if you need it –it's more than likely that you, too, can adapt and grow in new settings, building new memories–and toughness— with each new stamp in your passport. 32. How did Mark Twain feel about Italians' insistence? A. Annoyed. B. Calm. C. Uninterested. D. Curious. 33. What can be inferred about culture shock? A. It would lead to physical diseases. B. It was regarded as an avoidable thing. C. It was named for people's adjustment. D. It had gained wide acceptance by the 1970s. 34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Suggestions about culture shock. B. A change in understanding culture shock. C. Stress of the importance of culture shock. D. A criticism of previous idea of culture shock. 35. Why is Mark Twain mentioned in the last paragraph? A. To remember him. B. To inform and anticipate. C. To conclude and encourage. D. To make the ending humorous. 第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳项。其中有两项为多余选项。 The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical, psychological, and emotional changes. 36 They refer to the feelings that arise during interactions with others, such as gratitude, shame, sympathy, guilt, and pride. Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities.Teenagers experience a wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social awareness. In the process, they learn to understand,and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those of others. 37 In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness directly impact a teenager's ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities. 38 Teenagers with strong social emotional skills are better equipped to handle stress, resist peer pressure, and avoid risky behaviors, reducing the likelihood of developing mental health issues. Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education. 39 This environment influences teenagers’ earliest understanding of how to communicate and manage their emotions. They feel safe and supportive to express their emotions freely and learn to manage them without fear of judgment. Schools also play a significant role through social emotional learning programs that teach these skills in a structured environment. Community involvement, extracurricular activities, and peer (同伴) interactions offer additional opportunities for teenagers to practice and refine their social emotional skills. 40 It contributes to a teenager's ability to manage their own emotions, understand others' emotions, and face social complexities. This learning is a cornerstone for shaping their identity, influencing their interpersonal relationships, academic success, mental health, and future life outcomes. A. What exactly are social emotions? B. The journey into mature emotion is quite easy. C. Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential. D. Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions. E. This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs. F. Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills. G. Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “If after the first 50 pages of a book you don't get engaged, you're allowed to stop reading and try again later when you feel ready for it,” my father told me. My father holds this 41 responsible for his lifelong love of literature. As a busy labourer, he has regarded reading books as an almost sacred 42 . He feels a strong, perhaps irresistible 43 to read frequently and a lot. I don't think my father 44 to hand the advice down to me. He's not the sort to give advice and I'm not the sort to 45 it. But I find it's the advice that's delivered 46 that.is most likely to be listened to. I like this advice“reading first 50 pages”, for the generosity and respect it extends to a book's 47 and their craft. A reader, it suggests, needs a little 48 to adapt to a book's particular tone and voice. Meanwhile, this advice gives a person permission to 49 reading.Nobody, it implies, need force themselves to struggle through a book they're not 50 . I particularly like the 51 advice to return to a book“when you feel ready for it.” It's a 52 that reading is naturally relational and that the readers need time. Even when I'm more than ready to stop reading by page 50, 53 the exercise feels worth doing. Just like stopping swimming halfway makes the muscles in my legs ache 54__it uses them in a different way from cycling. But in both cases, it's a satisfying kind of hurt because it's a 55__ of getting stronger. 41. A. warning B. request C. guarantee D. advice 42. A. debate B. escape C. beg D. protest 43. A. trend B. view C. urge D. influence 44. A. dared B. forgot C. hesitated D. intended 45. A. invite B. write C. drop D. support 46. A. safely B. quickly C. indirectly D. personally 47. A. reader B. author C. editor D. publisher 48. A. patience B. luck C. help D. grace 49. A. finish B. teach C. love D. stop 50. A. referring to B. talking about C. connecting with D. commenting on 51. A. strong B. gentle C. honest D. timely 52. A. recognition B. duty C. pity D. wonder 53. A. thus B. just C. then D. still 54. A. unless B. because C. once D. before 55. A. sign B. rule C. question D. goal 第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The core value of Chinese traditional culture is the concept of harmony. Harmony is, in fact, a complete cultural system that consists of not only 56 (value) but also a philosophy with its own world outlook. Harmony means “proper and balanced cooperation between things”. 57 harmony at the heart, traditional Chinese principles suggest that there is a built-in dynamic in the universe that turns imbalance into balance. This concept, deeply 58___(mix) into the history of Chinese society, advocates for a balanced and 59 (peace)coexistence within the individual, between people, and between humanity and nature. At the centre of Chinese cultural harmony is the belief in the interconnectedness of all things. It 60 (reflect) in various aspects of Chinese life, from the emphasis on family unity and social bond 61 the practice of traditional arts and the governance of the state. The significance of harmony in Chinese culture cannot be overstated. It has shaped China's approach to international relations, 62 (highlight) harmonious coexistence and shared benefit. In taking care of the environment, 63 inspires efforts to live according to natural cycles and to respect all forms of life. Moreover, the concept of harmony, 64 has enabled China to maintain social stability and cultural consistency despite the challenges of history, offers a model for settling conflicts and promoting a sense of community and belonging. As the world becomes 65 (steady) interconnected, the principles of Chinese cultural harmony offer valuable insights for creating a more balanced and sustainable global society. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，担任校学生会主席。端午节将至，你校将开展包粽子活动。请你给外教Mr. Smith写封邮件，邀请他参加。 内容包括：1. 活动的时间和地点；2. 活动安排及意义。 注意：1. 写作词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯；3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入字数；4. 参考词汇 patriot 爱国者、ingredient (烹饪)材料 Dear Mr. Smith, Yours, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was in middle school, my social studies teacher asked me to enter a writing contest. I said no without thinking. I did not love writing. My family came from Brazil, so English was only my second language. Writing was so difficult and painful for me that my teacher had allowed me to present my paper on the sinking of the Titanic by acting out a play, where I played all the parts. No one laughed harder than he did. So, why did he suddenly force me to do something at which I was sure to fail? His reply: “Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself, I think you have a good shot at this.” Encouraged by his words, I agreed to give it a try. I chose Paul Revere’s horse as my subject. Paul Revere was a silversmith (银匠) in Boston who rode a horse at night on April 18, 1775 to Lexington to warn people that British soldiers were coming. My story would come straight from the horse’s mouth. Not a brilliant idea, but funny; and unlikely to be anyone else’s choice. What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get tired? Have doubts? Did he want to quit? I sympathized immediately. I got tired. I had doubts. I wanted to quit. But, like Revere’s horse, I kept going. I worked hard. I checked my spelling. I asked my older sister to correct my grammar. I checked out a half dozen books on Paul Revere from the library. I even read a few of them. When I handed in the essay to my teacher, he read it, laughed out loud, and said, “Great. Now, write it again.” I wrote it again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the enjoyment of writing. If I didn’t win, I wouldn’t care. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the the contest, there came the news. _________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. __________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 英语答案 听力1-5 CBCAC 6-10 ABBAA 11-15 CBBCC 16-20 ABACA 阅读理解: 21-23 ADA 24-27 DCBD 28-31 CADA 32-35 ADBC 七选五：36-40 DEGFC 完形填空：41-45 DBCDA 46-50 CBADC 51-55 BADBA 语填：56. values 57. With 58. mixed 59. peaceful 60. is reflected 61. to 62. highlighting 63. it 64. which 65. steadily Dear Mr. Smith, The Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner. As chairman of the Student's Union, I am honored to invite you to join us in making Zongzi to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Chinese people make Zongzi as a tradition in memory of Qu Yuan, an ancient patriot. As scheduled, the activity will be held at 8 am. this Friday in the school dining hall. We will provide all the necessary ingredients and tools, and we will guide you through the whole process of making Zongzi. You will get to experience the joy of making Zongzi and expose yourself to traditional Chinese culture. I would be grateful if you could accept my invitation. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua A few weeks later, when I almost forgot the the contest, there came the news. I had become one of the winners. Excitement raced through my heart, and a profound sense of accomplishment enveloped my mind. Never before had I tasted victory in any competition, making this achievement particularly significant. While awaiting my award on stage, an overwhelming surge of emotions washed over me. I firmly grasped the award, a deep appreciation for the efforts in this moment swelling within me. I went to my teacher’s office after the award presentation. Her pride radiating, she congratulated me warmly and enveloped me in a tight hug. I expressed my gratitude for her insistence on my participation in the contest. Without her encouragement, I would have never unearthed my love/passion for writing. I conveyed to her my newfound joy in writing and my aspiration to pen further tales. The experience had taught me that diligence and perseverance could pay off. Text 1 W: Bill, can you help me in the garden at the weekend? M: Mum! I’m going to go skating with Jill this weekend. W: Oh right. I got that mixed up with the next weekend. Are you still going to the movie this evening? M: Yes. Text 2 W: Excuse me. Which platform does the next train to London leave from? M: It leaves from Platform 2 at 10:32. W: So there’s still twelve minutes left. Text 3 M: I thought that was boring. It was way too long. And the acting wasn’t very good. W: It had a lot of big stars in it. M: Yes. But the story itself was terrible. Text 4 M: Do you mind if I leave the meeting early? I have a headache. W: Oh, not at all. Why don’t you see a doctor? M: I’ll make an appointment on my way home. I’ve been sick since Tuesday. Text 5 W: Do you know what the problem is? M: Not yet, madam. W: I have a meeting at three and it’s a thirty-minute drive from here. M: Give me a little more time. I’ll have you on the road again soon. Text 6 M: Dragon Home Electronics. This is John speaking. Can I help you? W: Hi, I saw a poster on the underground that says you’re having a sale on refrigerators. M: Yes, madam. W: Could you tell me the way to your store from Flora Square? M: Certainly. First, you take the B or the F train to Broadway. Take exit 3, and head down Brich Street until you see our sign. W: That’s B or F train to Broadway, exit 3, down Brich Street. M: That’s right. However, we don’t open for another hour. You know it’s only 9 o’clock now. Text 7 M: Good morning. I have an interview scheduled with Mr. Black for 2 o’clock. It’s for an article I’m writing for next week’s edition of The Addington Chronicle. W: Oh, yes. That means you’re Mr. Woods. I actually gave you a call last evening. M: Oh, really? I didn’t notice that. W: That’s all right. I called to say that Mr. Black had to cancel the interview. He had to attend an urgent board meeting at our main office in Dallas. M: Really? That’s too bad. Could I possibly reschedule? W: Certainly. He’ll be back tomorrow night. Would the following day — that’s Thursday at 10 a.m. be OK with you? M: That’s great. Text 8 W: Is Yon Mi OK? M: I don’t know. She didn’t come to lunch, did she? She might be homesick. W: It could be the time of year. I feel kind of homesick too. M: I have the same feeling. I miss the festival at Grandmother’s in Nigeria at this time. It’s a big party with dancing and singing. W: Wow, what’s it called? M: The New Yam Festival. W: Back home at this time of year, we celebrate “The Day of the Dead”. M: The dead? It’s like Halloween in the United States, isn’t it? W: Yes and no. In Mexico, we honor our dead ancestors on this day. M: How interesting! You should give a presentation to the class about that. W: I have a better idea. Yon Mi might like it, too. We could have an International Fall Festival! Text 9 M: Good morning. How can I help you? W: Could you help us to find a hotel in London, please? M: Yes, of course. Would you like a hotel in the city center? W: Yes, if possible. M: OK, how about the Hotel Stella? They’ve got some rooms free. W: Is it near an underground station? M: Yes, it is. It’s about five minutes’ walk from Marble Arch station. And it’s very close to Hyde Park. It’s one of the nicest hotels in London. W: Great. I’d like a double room for three nights. And can you check the price? M: Yes, sure. I’m afraid hotels in London are really expensive but of course they are comfortable. A lot of people think that London’s the most expensive city for tourists in the world. W: Yes, last year we stayed two nights in a hotel that cost over £200 a night! M: Right, I’ve booked it for you, £220 a night. When you come out of the underground station, go along Edgware Road for about 400 meters and it’s on the right, opposite a cinema. W: Brilliant. Thanks very much. Text 10 M: Hello, Mr. Collins. This is Chandler. I’m calling to apply to be a volunteer in the Winter Olympics. My teacher Mr. White, whom you know, read the advertisement on the Internet. He advised me to give you a call. I am a student of international politics in Granada. I’m a good communicator and speak several languages. My native language is Spanish. I know English to B2 level and B1 French. It has always been my dream to attend and help in the Winter Olympics. Every four years I watch this amazing event. I believe that sport brings people together and the Olympics are very important. Volunteers are a necessary part of the Olympics. I’m sure that I can make a valuable contribution. As someone very interested in sport, I believe that I’m in an excellent position to help athletes and visitors with any problems they have. I’m a skier and snowboarder and I know better what they want. I think that’s the most needed. I have never been a volunteer before but I love new challenges. I’m flexible and ready to take on any tasks. By the way, I sent you an email with my personal information and some of my sports experiences for your reference. Thank you for considering my application. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$