福建省三明市三元区三明第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题

三明一中 2024-2025 学年上学期半期考 高 三 英 语 试 题 (本考卷共12页，试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟) 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。 2. 作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑； 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上； 如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案； 不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁； 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第Ⅰ卷 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的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. What will the man do this afternoon? A. Go to the park. B. Meet his uncle. C. Go to London. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. In a clothing shop. B. At a travel agency. C. At home. 3. Why is there no food left in the fridge? A. Tom ate everything. B. Mary took all the food away. C. Tom gave the food to friends. 4. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Go by bus. B. Give up the interview. C. Take a different train. 第 1 页 共 12 页 5. How do the cat and the dog get along? A. They communicate well. B. They hardly care about each other. C. They usually fight against each other. 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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The change in lifestyle. B. A surprising programme. C. Working hours in the future. 7. What is the man's attitude towards doing all the shopping online? A. Unconcerned. B. Doubtful. C. Favourable. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. What is the woman? A. A librarian. B. A saleswoman. C. A driver. 9. What is required to borrow a book? A. A deposit(押金). B. A day pass. C. Any identification. 10. What does the woman mean finally? A. She will break the rules. B. She can't make an exception. C. She failed to understand the man. 听下面一段对话，回答第11 至第13 三个小题。 11. At what time should Bus 35 leave the stop as usual? A.4:45. B.4:35. C.4:55. 12. How did the woman get home? A. By taxi. B. By car. C. On foot. 13. What does the man suggest doing? A. Reading the newspaper. B. Writing to local officials. C. Avoiding public transportation. 第 2 页 共 12 页 听下面一段对话，回答第14 至第17四个小题。 14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Host and interviewee. B. Teacher and student. C. Employer and employee. 15. Where did the man return from recently? A. Australia. B. England. C. America. 16. What may the woman think of red meat? A. Delicious. B. Terrible. C. Healthy. 17. What did the pie the man cooked for his daughter contain? A. Potatoes. B. Steak. C. Chicken. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18. How long will the speaker host the conference? A. For two days. B. For four days. C. For twelve days. 19. When will the air conditioning return to normal? A. In the evening. B. At breakfast time. C. Before lunchtime. 20. What can be learned from the talk? A. Some of the sessions are canceled. B. The speaker apologizes for the low temperature. C. The General Manager often makes a long welcome speech. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Study Abroad With Harvard Faculty(教员) Around the World Expect a true Harvard experience next summer? During a Harvard Summer School Study Abroad program, you will engage your intellectual curiosity with Harvard faculty, build a new network of friends and expand your understanding of the world. The programs, from four to eight weeks in length, provide a range of academic experiences and opportunities, from focused foreign language and culture courses to immersive (沉浸式) study of location-specific topics in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. We accept applications from registered college students at any accredited university. Our office hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interested in learning more about our programs?PleaseemailusatSummerAbroad@Summer.Harvard.edu. How to Apply to Study Abroad Next Summer Applications to Study Abroad through Harvard Summer School in Summer 2025 open on December 6, 2024. In order to be considered for Harvard Study Abroad, all applications must be received by January 25,2025. To apply for a program, you must: ●Be at least 18 years old. ●Have completed at least one year of college or be a first-year student. ●Be in good academic standing. You may apply for no more than two programs. If applying for two programs, you will be asked to rank your two applications in order of preference. Any applications submitted in excess(超过) of the maximum of two will be automatically withdrawn. On December 6, a link to the application for your desired program will be available on the program's Web page. 21. How long do the programs last at most? A. Four weeks. B. Six weeks. C. Seven weeks. D. Eight weeks. 22. Under what condition are applicationts' applications useless? A. The applicants choose four programs to apply for. B. The applicants send their applications on Monday. C. The applicants have no experience of immersive study. D. The applicants apply for the programs on December 8,2024. 23. What is probably this text? A. A report. B. An advertisement. C. An academic notice. D. A university introduction. B Standing on the shore of a lake, I can't help but marvel at the tens or hundreds of 第 4 页 共 12 页 thousands of small rocks that surround my boots. They were all created from hard surfaces, their edges softening over time. And I wonder, can we learn from a pile of rocks? Even the tallest mountains have worn down; none are as tall as they were 1,000 years ago. And much like a rock, I' ve found my attitude has softened and my desire to better understand others has expanded with each trip around the sun. Once I too was a sharp rock covered in pointy edges. Today, after decades of the waters of life coursing over me, my edges are softer and more understanding. I'm less likely to judge and more interested in learning how we can exist together. But I'm not a rock. I'm a human-being filled with all the drama built into my DNA. Two years ago, while traveling in the Pacific Northwest, I watched a restaurant owner ask a guy to leave for not falling in line with the rules. Not forceful and net rude. On the door read a sign:“Please wear a mask before entering our restaurant. We don't like it either, but let's all do what we can.” But the guy tried to argue about the note. I sat watching, understanding both sides. I' ve been this guy before, using my youthful edges to chip away at the world. What I lost, however, was the ability to grow by looking through others’ eyes, and thus the possibility of finding content and success. You can fit more rounded rocks in a jar than those with sharp edges. The former look for ways to adjust and make room for others; the latter never give an inch to accommodate others. Time, like the waters rolling against once sharp stones, changes us by washing away our resistance to seeing the world from another's point of view. I placed a rounded stone into my pocket. Mother Nature is holding class again. 24. What does the author compare the rocks to? A. People with varied personalities. B. DNA unique to each person. C. Challenges that we come across. D. Our abilities that grows with time. 25. What caused the argument in the restaurant? A. Lack of clarity in the sign. B. Demanding restaurant requests. C. The owner's inappropriate attitude. D. The guy's failing to obey the rules. 26. Which best describes the author's attitude toward the world when he was young? A. Respectful. B. Aggressive. C. Ambiguous. D. Tolerant. 第 5 页 共 12 页 27. What does the author try to convey through this text? A. We should adjust ourselves to new conditions. B. Be brave when in the face of difficulties in life. C. It's necessary to obey the rules in public spaces. D. Being open and understanding brings satisfaction. C A new study has found that a person's face tends to evolve to suit their name. The researchers sought to determine how parents choose baby names. Do they pick a name that fits the baby's appearance? Or does the person's face change over time to match the name they were given? In the study, children and adults were asked to match faces to names. The findings revealed that both the children and the adults correctly matched adult faces to their corresponding names, significantly above the chance level. However, when it came to children's faces and names, the participants were unable to make accurate associations. In another part of the study, a machine learning system was fed a large database of human face images. The computer recognized patterns in the faces of adults and found that those with the same name had more similar facial features. These faces were more alike than those of adults with different names. However, no significant similarity was found among children with the same name compared to those with different names. The researchers concluded that the similarity between a person's face and their name results from a self-fulfilling(自我应验的) prediction. The facial appearance changes over a long period of time to align with social stereotypes (刻板印象) associated with the name. Stereotypes can develop in various ways, such as when a name is linked to a celebrity or a cultural figure. For example, individuals named“Rose” might be regarded as more attractive or gentle, leading them to adopt softer facial expressions over time. Dr. Yonat Zwebner from Reichman University says, “Our research highlights the broader importance of this surprising effect — the intense influence of social expectations. We have demonstrated that social constructs, or structuring, do exist — something that until now has been almost impossible to test experimentally. “Social structuring is so strong that it can affect a person's appearance. These findings may imply the extent to which other personal factors that are even more significant than names, such as gender or cultural background, may shape who people grow up to be.” Dr. Yonat added. 第 6 页 共 12 页 28. What did the researchers focus on? A. A name-appearance link. B. A name-selection process. C. Reasons for face changes. D. Benefits of name matching. 29. What did the machine learning system suggest? A. Grown-ups generally look alike. B. Adults' names tend to lack diversity. C. Names may affect certain face features over time. D. Machine testing is more reliable than human testing. 30. What does the underlined phrase“align with” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Depart from. B. Depend on. C. Result in. D. Correspond to. 31. What does Dr. Yonat's comment stress? A. The importance of facial appearance. B. The impact of social factors on identity. C. The concern of choosing proper names. D. The difficulty of testing social structuring. D Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by more than a quarter (26%), according to a new Australian study from The George Institute published in Nature Food. Making bigger changes — like swapping a frozen meat lasagne(宽面条) for the vegetarian option — could push the reduction to as much as 71%. Lead author Dr Allison Gaines said, “Dietary habits need to change significantly if we are to meet global emissions targets, particularly in high-income countries like Australia, theUK, and the US.” But while consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the food system, they lack reliable information to identify the more environmentally friendly options. Researchers calculated the projected emissions of annual grocery purchases from 7,000 Australian households in The George Institute’ s FoodSwitch database and global environmental impact datasets. More than 22,000 products were assigned to major, minor and sub-categories of foods (e. g. ‘bread and bakery’, ‘bread’ and‘white bread’, respectively) to quantify emissions saved by switching both within and between groups. Making switches within the same sub-categories of foods could lead to emission reductions of 26% in Australia, equivalent to taking over 1.9 million cars off the road. Switches within minor categories of foods could lead to even bigger emission reductions of 71%. 第 7 页 共 12 页 The results of the study show the potential to significantly reduce our environmental impact by switching like-for-like products. “It showed that you can switch to lower emissions products while still enjoying nutritious foods,” Dr Gaines added. A free app, called ecoSwitch, has been developed currently available in Australia, based on this research. Shoppers can use their device to scan a product barcode and check its‘Planetary Health Rating’, a measure of its emissions shown as a score between half a star( high emissions) to five stars ( low emissions). “While ecoSwitch is a much-needed first step in providing environmental transparency(透明度) for grocery shoppers, the vision is for compulsive display of a single, standardised sustainability rating system on all supermarket products,” concluded Neal, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Imperial College London. 32. What's the function of paragraph 2? A. To summarize the previous paragraph. B. To set the stage for further explanation. C. To make a comparison between different countries. D. To give supporting details for the writer's argument. 33. Why do researchers make a detailed classification for products? A. To set up a comprehensive database. B. To figure out the detailed food categories. C. To measure emissions reduced by switching food. D. To ensure less air pollution caused by food options. 34. What do we know about ecoSwitch? A. It is popular in high-income countries. B. It checks the emissions of star products. C. It ensures wiser choices for food purchase. D. It is a measurement system for a supermarket. 35. What's the best title of the text? A. EcoSwitch—a Reminder of Food Safety B. Dietary habits — a Factor of Physical Health C. Food swaps — a Way of Environmental Sustainability D. Greenhouse gas emissions — a Cause of Environmental Crisis 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选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 第 8 页 共 12 页 Olympic medals are among the most respected honors in the sporting world, symbolizing not only athletic victory, but also the rich history, fine craftsmanship, and longstanding traditions of the Games. 36 Are they made entirely of gold, silver, and bronze? And what makes the Paris 2024 Olympic medals special? Originally, Olympic winners in 776 BCE were honored with olive wreaths (橄榄花环) rather than medals. The concept of medals as we know them today first emerged at the 1896 Athens Games. However, solid gold medals were no longer awarded after 1912. 37 As a result, the International Olympic Committee later updated the regulations regarding medal composition and design. Modern gold medals are primarily composed of 92.5% silver with a six-gram gold plating for appearance. 38 They contain at least 92.5% pure silver, and bronze medals consist of 95% copper and 5% zinc (锌). This mixture ensures the medals’ longevity and makes them cheaper. An Olympic gold medal may be worth over £500, but its value to athletes goes beyond its financial worth. 39 For instance, the 2012 London Olympics medals featured the River Thames and London skyline. Rio 2016 focused on sustainability by using leftover mirrors and X-ray plates. Tokyo 2020 medals, made from recycled electronics, emphasized technological innovation. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the medals are particularly distinctive. Each features a hexagon (六边形) with the Paris 2024 logo on one side and Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in front of the Eiffel Tower on the other. 40 As Thierry Reboul, creative director of Paris 2024, stated, “These medals offer athletes a physical piece of Paris to take home.” A. Pure gold is soft and easily damaged. B. When were these medals first introduced? C. Who is responsible for designing the medals? D. Silver medals, by contrast, live up to their names. E. With these symbols, they honor the history of the Olympics. F. Unique to this year, the medals use metal from the Eiffel Tower. G. The design of medals reflects the host city's distinct style and values. 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) 阅读下列短文，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。 第 9 页 共 12 页 I often helped at Grandma’ s restaurant on weekends. This Saturday morning, when I was in the alley behind the restaurant, I noticed something 41 . Our dustbins had been knocked over! How could those have fallen? I wondered as I quickly cleaned up the mess, and then headed into the restaurant to help with the 42 rush. Early the next morning, when I sat up and looked out of my window, I spotted the dustbins — 43 over yet again! Soon, it started to rain. That was when I noticed two yellow eyes staring back at me. 44 from the dustbin was a little gray cat. I jumped out of bed and 45 down to the alley. “So you` re the one that knocked over the dustbin!” I said, finally 46 . I watched as the kitty 47 at a container, trying to get the 48 shrimp dumplings inside. With the rain 49 , the poor kitty was too scared to come out of his new hiding spot. Luckily,I had an idea. I approached the cat with a shrimp dumpling and the cat cheered up. Then,I 50 made my way to the garage, where I had placed a blanket on the floor. 51 , attracted by the scent of food, the kitty followed me inside, 52 to be out of the rain. It wasn't long before Grandma appeared in the doorway, a bit surprised. “Grandma, meet my new friend. He loves the smell of your 53 ,” I said. Grandma chuckled. “Well, it looks like I’ ll need to 54 our menu to include some cat-friendly dim-sum options.” “If you do, I think we know who will be first waiting in line every morning!” I said. The cat affectionately rubbed against my leg, as if agreeing with the 55 . 41. A. fascinating B. strange C. amusing D. scary 42. A. breakfast B. traffic C. shopping D. weekday 43. A. tipped B. rolled C. switch D. ran 44. A. Escaping B. Hiding C. Recovering D. Emerging 45. A. wandered B. raced C. jogged D. marched 46. A. admitting B. understanding C. reflecting D. wondering 47. A. grabbed B. glanced C. sneezed D. pointed 48. A. well-done B. eye-catching C. half-eaten D. under-cooked 49. A. showing up B. letting up C. easing up D. picking up 50. A. suddenly B. eagerly C. gradually D. slowly 51. A. Sure enough B. Strange to say C. Worse still D. More importantly 52. A. hesitant B. unwilling C. happy D. proud 53. A. dustbin B. blanket C. garage D. cooking 54. A. search B. expand C. check D. limit 55. A. suggestion B. request C. idea D. invitation 第 10 页 共 12 页 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分 语言运用 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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people 56 ( abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials. One example is the“Shenzhen bag”, 57 includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities 58 Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully 59 ( design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and 60 ( difference) age groups. This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to 61 ( consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer 62 ( blind) seek brand names as a status symbol, 63 advocate a simple and low-carbon lifestyle. They have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure 64 money they save is used on self-improvement. The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags 65 ( result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the“Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40分) 第一节 (满分15 分) 假如你是某中学的高三学生李华，前几日，你邀请美国留学生 Jack 下周五去郊野公园欣赏露天音乐会。但由于路途遥远、交通不便的原因，Jack 犹豫不决，请你写封邮件说服他一起去。邮件内容包括： 1. 提出解决问题的办法； 2. 陈述去听音乐会的好处。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jack, Best regards, Li Hua 第 11 页 共 12 页 第二节 (满分25 分) 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。 Though traveling is not a big deal for me today, before my trip to the mountains, I used to be a homebody. I had friends to hang out with, several hobbies, and I felt completely comfortable spending weeks or even months in my hometown —— or sometimes even on my block—— without going anywhere. All my demands of novelty were satisfied by the Discovery and National Geographic channels, and I seriously thought there was no difference between seeing something on the TV and with one's own eyes. The situation changed when one day David, my best friend who always has a couple of colorful bugs in his head ( or, in other words, was always carrying out several crazy plans at once), walked into my room and declared his disgust (厌恶) for civilization. I will not describe how he managed to persuade me to join him on his journey to the Rocky Mountains; all I will say is that we departed in five days. This was my first time in the mountains, so I was turning my head in all directions. Unfortunately, the weather was foggy most of the time, and the higher we got into the mountains, the worse the visibility was. Even despite this fact, I still enjoyed the hike. On the first day, we were making our way along the foothills; but the next day, we started to climb on one of the peaks. Though it was not that steep and high, I was still excited. I regularly hastened (加速), and because of that,I ran out of energy long before we got to the top; David, on the other hand, was more well-paced. When we finally got to the top, nothing had changed. The same fog was covering the surroundings, and even though I was filled with positive emotions, I felt disappointed, because I counted on seeing the view from above and perhaps being able to take some photos. 注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 We spent a couple of hours on the top, and decided to turn back. ——— Seeing all this scenery with my own eyes was truly an eye-opening experience for me. 三明一中 2024-2025 学年上学期半期考 高三英语参考答案 第Ⅰ卷 (选择题 共95分) 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30 分) 1-5:BCBCB 6-10: BBACB 11-15: ACBAB 16-20: BAACA 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50分) 第一节 (共 15 小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) A篇阅读 21-23: DAB B 篇阅读 24-27: ADBD C篇阅读 28-31: ACDB D 篇阅读 32-35: BCCC 第二节 (共 5 小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分 12.5分) 七选五36-40: BADGF 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) 41-45: BAADB 46-50: BACDD 51-55: ACDBC 第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题 共55分) 第二节 (共 10 小题, 每小题 1.5分, 满分 15分) 56. abandoning 57. which 58. like 59. designed 60. different 61. consumption 62. blindly 63. but 64. the 65. results 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 (满分 15分) One possible version: Dear Jack, I hope you' re doing well. Remember that I mentioned this tempting outdoor concert which will be held next Friday? I haven't received your confirmation email yet. Are you still worried about transportation issues? I heard that other students who are going to the concert are organizing a group trip. We could join them and share the expense. I really think that attending this concert will be a fantastic experience for us. We will have the pleasure of listening to wonderful music, meeting new friends and exploring this beautiful park. Moreover, I think we both need to take some time off from all the pressures we are experiencing now. I hope that you' ll join me. Let's make the most of our time in the great outdoors and have some fun! Best regards, Li Hua 1 第二节 (满分25分) One possible version: We spent a couple of hours on the top, and decided to turn back. Just at that moment, the thick fog began to lift slightly. The sun emerged, shining brightly upon the earth. I could caught glimpses of the breathtaking scenery that had been hidden before. In the distance, rolling hills, with forests covering their slopes, extended as far as the eye could reach. At the foot of the mountains, a flowing river and some small villages came into view. It was an amazing beauty that was far beyond my imagination. The disappointment of the foggy view was replaced by the satisfaction of being lucky enough to capture the beautiful view. Seeing all this scenery with my own eyes was truly an eye-opening experience for me. The fresh air, the sounds of nature, and the challenge of the climb all contributed to a sense of adventure and discovery that I had never felt before. Feeling a sense of awe, I truly realized that the world was much bigger and more magnificent than I had believed. It was then that I understood the difference between experiencing something through a screen and involving oneself in it. This trip was not just a physical journey; it was a personal one that changed my perspective on life and the world around me. 附：听力录音文本 Text 1 W: Jenny came back from London last night. Let's go to the park with her this afternoon! M: Sorry, I have to visit my uncle then. I won't be back until tomorrow morning. Text 2 W: Now, let's get some clothes together for your trip. M: OK, Mum. Well, I' ll need my walking boots for a start. Oh, and my red T-shirt. W: Forget the T-shirt. You need a thick coat. The forecast says it's going to snow. Text 3 W: There is nothing left in the fridge. Did Tom eat everything? M: No. Mary went camping with some friends, so she took everything with her. Text 4 W: Oh, I just missed my train. I think I' ll miss my interview. There are no buses and it's too far to go by taxi. M: Listen. If you catch my train, you can change at the next station and catch one that will get you there in good time. Text 5 2 M: The cat and the dog seem to get along well together. W: They don't fight but they don't pay attention to each other. Text 6 M:I saw an amazing programme last night. It talked about the past, the present and the future. W: What kind of things did it describe? M: Well, for example, the normal work week in the 20th century was 35 hours. Nowadays, many people work more than 40 hours a week. W: Well, that doesn't sound like progress. M: You' re right. On the show, they said that most people will work fewer hours in the future, maybe 20 hours. They also talked the way we shop. These days, many of us shop online. In the old days, there were no supermarkets, so people had to go to lots of different shops. In the future, people will do all their shopping online. W:I don't believe that. M: Me, either. Text 7 M: Hello, I'd like to apply for a card which would give me access to the books here. W: Okay. You brought your driver's license? M: Here. W: Oh, sorry, sir. It was valid through the 15th of June, and that was already a month ago. I'm afraid we can't accept it. Do you have another form of ID? M: Not with me. Listen, I really need a book here right now. could you please just let me borrow it? I' ll give you a deposit worth the book's price if needed. W: I'm sorry I couldn't. M: How about I double the deposit? W: You seem to have misunderstood something here, sir. Rules are rules. I can make no exceptions. Text 8 M: Why did you get home so late, Anna? I was worried sick! W:I sat in the coffee shop, waiting for Bus 35. It is supposed to leave at 4:45 sharp. M: And you lost track of time, didn't you? W: No, Terry, not this time. I was at the bus stop on time, and I was picking up my bag and getting to my feet at 4:35. I was two feet from the bus when it suddenly left! M: Ten minutes early? W: Yes. So, I had to wait thirty minutes for the next bus. By then, there were no more buses leaving from Waterloo. M: How did you get here, then? W:I walked. 3 M: Next time, please call me. W:I know. There must be something wrong with the public transportation in this city! M: We should write a letter to our local officials. W: And the newspaper! Text 9 W: Welcome back. I'm so excited for today's show because we have world famous chef George Ramone. M: Hello, thanks for having me. W: You' re welcome. Have you been to Australia before? M: Oh yes, many times. Always come over for a barbecue. W: So tell the viewers at home what you are going to show us today? M: Well, as I was visiting from England, I would make a British classic for you, which is a steak pie. W: You' ll probably hate me, but I'm not a big fan of red meat. M: Don't worry. The great thing about a pie is that you can make it with lots of things. So instead of steak, you could use chicken. W: What if we have any vegetarians watching? M: Then they’ ll starve. No,I’ m just kidding. You can use different things. In fact,I cooked a pie a few weeks ago for my daughter. That was made of potatoes, cheese and some other green vegetables. Beautiful. W: So you have already made one just to show us what the end result will be. M: Yeah, so let me just get it out of the oven. Perfect. So ideally you want it to be golden brown all over. Text 10 W: Well, good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Crowne Plaza business centre at Coogee Beach. I'm Rose Bowers, your host for the next two days, and I just want to give you some practical information. OK. Coffee, tea, and cold drinks are served all day in the cafe which is just inside the main entrance to the hotel. Lunch is served between 12: 00 and 2: 30 in the private dining room. This evening you are invited to join the management for drinks by the swimming pool. The General Manager usually makes a short welcome speech. I'd like to apologize for the temperature. I'm afraid it's a little warmer than usual in here because the air conditioning in the business centre is being repaired. However, the work will be completed before lunchtime. Right. There are some changes to the conference programme. Unfortunately, one of the main speakers has canceled her talk and so a couple of the sessions have been canceled or rescheduled. The updated programme is being printed at the moment. Ok now, before we go for breakfast, are there any questions? 命题人：高一年段； 审题人：高二年段 4 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$