江西省南昌市进贤县第一中学2024-2025学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题

null 进贤一中高三年级期中考试 英语试卷 本试卷总分值为150分 考试时长为120分钟 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 does the man think of his office? A. It’s bright. B. It’s beautiful. C. It’s smelly. 2. Why does the man want to return the fan? A. He doesn’t like the style. B. He is dissatisfied with the size. C. There’s something wrong with it. 3. What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Take a vacation. B. Hire more people. C. Have a talk with the manager. 4. How much would the woman pay? A. $4.80. B. $3.60. C. $1.20. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A good way to advertise paper towels. B. A new method of keeping bacteria away. C. A convenient means to transport the shopping car. 第二节（共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中 选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟；听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How does the woman feel? A. Worried. B. Depressed. C. Disappointed. 7. What does the man suggest doing? A. Cheering George up. B. Leaving George alone. C. Paying more attention to George. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is probably the woman? A. A hotel clerk. B. A trainer. C. A customer. 9. What does the woman say about the We Gym? A. It’s being repaired. B. It’s open all day. C. It’s always free. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Former colleagues. B. Customer and shop assistant. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 11. What did the woman do in Tacoma? A. An e-commerce manager. B. A branch manager. C. An assistant director. 12. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The woman isn’t qualified for the job. B. Peter Smith isn’t satisfied with the woman. C. The woman knows much about e-commerce. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a beach hotel. B. On the street. C. In a sports complex. 14. What does one need to show to park in the hotel? A. A driver’s license. B. An employee’s card. C. An accommodation order. 15. Where is the reception? A. Behind the cafeteria. B. In front of a pet store. C. Opposite the adult swimming pool. 16. What is the man going to do next? A. Drive the car into the hotel. B. Go to the cafeteria. C. Get a permit from reception. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. What is a special attraction for children? A. A quiz. B. A bookshop. C. Slide and video shows. 18. When can slide and video shows be watched? A. At 9:00. B. At 9:30. C. At 10:00. 19. What are the listeners reminded to do if they want a guided tour? A. Consult the information desk. B. Book the tickets in advance. C. Arrive at the new Sea Life Center earlier. 20. What appeals to both children and adults? A. The souvenir shop. B. The big glass tunnel. C. The family dining area. 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 Newstead Abbey Newstead Abbey is a historic house and estate in Nottinghamshire, England, that was once home to the famous poet Lord Byron, who wrote some of his most celebrated poems at Newstead Abbey. · History The house dates back to the 12th century, when it was founded as an Augustinian church by King Henry II. After the Closure of the church in the 16th century, the church was transformed into a residence for the Byron family, who owned it for over 250 years. Lord Byron inherited the property in 1798,but sold it in 1818 due to financial difficulties. · Attractions & Activities The house and gardens are open to the public and offer a variety of attractions, such as the medieval cloisters， the Gothic Revival chapel（小教堂），the Japanese garden, and the lake. Byron’s personal belongings and souvenirs are still on display there. You can also enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, events, and activities throughout the year. · Admission Adult: £10.80 (online price), £12 (gate price) Child (age 5-15): £5.40 (online price),£6(gate price) Senior(age 60+), Group (10 or more people): 10% off discounts 21. What was the original purpose of Newstead Abbey? A. To serve as a royal residence. B. To serve as a religious building. C. To serve as a military base. D. To serve as a cultural center. 22. Which of the following can you do in the house of Newstead Abbey? A. See the items that belonged to Lord Byron. B. Chat with the founder, King Henry II, in person. C. Acquire the ownership of the Augustinian church. D. Participate in the construction of the Japanese garden. 23. How much can two adults with two kids aged 7 and 10 save when buying tickets online? A.£1.20. B.£3.60. C. £4.80. D.£9.60 B Sometimes, good advice takes time to sink in. When I first read Thoreau’s Walden, I was attracted by his call to simplify our lives. Nevertheless, I ignored his advice for forty years and enjoyed my life with possessions. But one morning, an incident occurred that illustrated the wisdom of Thoreau’s advice and changed my life. It was January 13, a bright Sunday morning at my home in Minnesota. My challenge was to remove twelve inches of snow from my driveway before my favorite soccer game began. Whenever I tried to blow the snow out of my driveway, my snowblower ran just seconds before it stopped. So I had to wheel the machine back into the garage to check and repair. Meanwhile, my neighbor smiled and waved as he finished clearing the snow using his snowblower. I abandoned the snowblower and seized a shovel, clearing a path through the driveway wide enough in fifteen minutes. After watching the game, I took apart the snowblower and dropped the pieces into a large trash can, feeling a rush of freedom. Now, no more trips to the gas station, and no more oil changes or breakdowns. I shared my insight with my wife Carolyn, who was supportive. Whenever it snowed heavily, we skipped working out at the gym and shoveled the driveway together. The task never took more than thirty minutes and was followed by a celebratory cup of hot chocolate. A new winter tradition was born. Following Thoreau’s advice to simplify life, I made a system for sorting through my possessions to decide what to keep, sell, donate, or desert and encouraged Carolyn to join me in my effort. By the time we retired, we moved to a retirement community with a small rental truck, saving thousands of dollars. In retirement, we continue to enjoy the benefits of owning no more than we need. The less we own, the less we have to take care of, and the more time we have to pursue activities that bring us joy: biking, hiking, reading, and travelling. We are glad we took Thoreau’s advice. 24. How did the author react to Thoreau’s advice at first? A. He ignored it and kept his habits. B. He advocated the lifestyle to his friends. C. He abandoned his private possessions. D. He made improvements according to it. 25. What did the author plan to do after clearing the snow? A. Drive to the local gym for sports. B. Read Thoreau’s book for advice. C. Enjoy his favorite sports program. D. Take the snowblower to the gas station. 26. What was the author’s new family tradition? A. Sorting through the possessions to make donations. B. Celebrating their physical work with hot chocolate. C. Doing the repairs of their possessions by themselves. D. Getting people in the neighborhood to clear the snow. 27. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A.Good advice takes little time to be absorbed. B. Simplicity makes room for more joy in life. C. Owning more than enough brings us benefits. D. Exchanging our possessions boosts happiness. C As more and more species near extinction, scientists have been collecting samples from animals, plants and other creatures and storing them in biobanks across the globe. But climate change, environmental disasters and wars threaten these modern Noah’s arks. Now, a team of researchers is brainstorming an out-of-this-world solution: building one of these vaults (库) on the moon. A biobank in a permanently shadowed region at the moon’s south pole could be far more stable than those on Earth. This part of the moon usually remains around -196° Celsius, perfect for storing most animal cells long-term, marine biologist Mary Hagedorn and colleagues report in BioScience. Hagedorn and colleagues drew inspiration from the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway which takes advantage of below-zero Arctic temperatures to preserve millions of seeds from around the world. In 2017, melting (融化) frozen soil threatened to flood the vault, highlighting the need for a backup plan. A different team has proposed building a lunar ark in lava (熔岩) tubes that run beneath the moon’s surface. But that design requires a solar-powered cooling system; any loss of power and the samples would be destroyed. In the moon’s forever-frozen shadowed regions, a lunar vault wouldn’t need energy or constant human maintenance, Hagedorn’s team says. Given the shadowy south pole’s low temperatures, Hagedorn says, a vault there could store “one of the most powerful cells that we have today” — fibroblasts. Scientists can transform these animal cells into stem cells, “and then those stem cells can be used for cloning,” she says. The cells could be valuable for regenerating populations of threatened or extinct species and for building ecosystems in future human settlements on the moon or Mars. The proposal has its share of barriers. For instance, the moon’s permanently dark regions aren’t free from temperature swings, says lunar scientist Benjamin Greenhagen of the Johns Hopkins University. “They are still cold but perhaps not always cold enough for this project without some level of temperature management.” 28．Why is the moon an ideal place for the biobank? A．It’s not affected by wars. B．It’s not environmentally polluted. C．It has proper temperatures. D．It has rich resources for research. 29．What led to Hagedorn’s proposal of a lunar biobank? A．The solar-powered cooling system. B．The lava tubes on the moon’s surface. C．The problem facing the Norway Vault. D．The discovery of ice on the lunar pole. 30．What can scientists use fibroblasts to do? A．Form stem cells for cloning. B．Explore moon soil conditions. C．Help land humans on the moon. D．Improve the eco-system of the earth. 31．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Lunar Exploration: The Next Frontier for Cloning B．Relieving Climate Change: The Moon Biobank Project C．The Moon as a Backup: A New Solution for Seed Storage D．Building Biobanks on the Moon: A Proposal to Save Biodiversity D Human speech contains more than 2,000 different sounds, from the common “m” and “a” to the rare clicks of some southern African languages. But why are certain sounds more common than others? A ground-breaking, five-year study shows that diet-related changes in human bite led to new speech sounds that are now found in half the world’s languages. More than 30 years ago, the scholar Charles Hockett noted that speech sounds called labiodentals(唇齿), such as “f” and “v”, were more common in the languages of societies that ate softer foods. Now a team of researchers led by Damián Blasi at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, has found how and why this trend arose. They discovered that the upper and lower front teeth of ancient human adults were aligned(对齐), making it hard to produce labiodentals, which are formed by touching the lower lip to the upper teeth. Later, our jaws changed to an overbite structure(结构), making it easier to produce such sounds. The team showed that this change in bite was connected with the development of agriculture in the Neolithic period. Food became easier to chew at this point. The jawbone didn’t have to do as much work and so didn’t grow to be so large. Analyses of a language database also confirmed that there was a global change in the sound of world languages after the Neolithic age, with the use of “f” and “v” increasing remarkably during the last few thousand years. These sounds are still not found in the languages of many hunter-gatherer people today. This research overturns the popular view that all human speech sounds were present when human beings evolved around 300,000 years ago. “The set of speech sounds we use has not necessarily remained stable since the appearance of human beings, but rather the huge variety of speech sounds that we find today is the product of a complex interplay of things like biological change and cultural evolution,” said Steven Moran, a member of the research team. 32．What is the research mentioned in this article mainly about? A．Human labiodentals. B．Speech sounds. C．Technological development. D．Human evolution. 33．Why was it difficult for ancient human adults to produce labiodentals? A．They had fewer upper teeth than lower teeth. B．They could not open and close their lips easily. C．Their jaws were not conveniently structured. D．Their lower front teeth were not large enough. 34．What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Supporting evidence for the research results. B．Potential application of the research findings. C．A further explanation of the research methods. D．A reasonable doubt about the research process. 35．What can we infer from Steven Moran words? A．Human speech sounds changes are very complex. B．Steven Moran views are very popular and widely accepted. C．Great progress has been made in the study of speech sounds. D．Speech sounds has remained unchanged during human revolution. 第二节(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。 Sometimes it can feel like your head is too cluttered. With work, school, or a busy schedule, things are bound to get jumbled (乱糟糟的) every once and a while! ___36___ From focusing to journaling, we’ll teach you how to mindfully distract yourself from worrying thoughts. Focus on the present moment. Practice mindfulness daily to help clear your mind and be more focused. Mindfulness is all about letting all other thoughts come and go. Observe your thoughts and feelings without judgement, as if you’re an outsider in your own mind. ___37___ Take a walk. ___38___ When you’re being mindful, you’re fully engaging in the present moment, letting feelings come and go as you focus on what’s in front of you. Combining this state of mind with walking produces an extra special stress reliever that improves mental and physical health. Try scheduling a walk around the block, on the treadmill, or through a local park every day. ___39___ Take a moment to breathe and come back to the present moment. Life can easily become go, go, go, and in the process, you can easily forget to breathe. Settling down wherever you are to take controlled breaths can calm your racing mind and heartbeat, helping you feel more relaxed. Journal your thoughts. Writing down your worries can help you sort through them. Try reaching for a notebook or phone when a million thoughts are racing through your mind. ___40___ Journaling can help you be more aware of your emotions and reflect on what’s troubling you. A. Do deep breathing exercises. B. Take a moment to slow down. C. Moving your body mindfully can help things seem clearer. D But you can do something to clear your mind and calm things down. E. Set down everything that comes to mind, letting all pour out onto the page. F. Then let those thoughts and feelings go and focus on what you’re currently doing instead. G. Here are some tips on how to protect your head from brain injury and then start your work. 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。 I was thrilled to cover a new expedition to Qomolangma as a journalist. However, as I got off the vehicle at the base camp, I was immediately 41 by dizziness and shortness of breath — 42 of mountain sickness. Even the act of taking a few steps demanded an extraordinary amount of 43 . At that moment, a question 44 within me: Why do people keep climbing Mount Qomolangma? When asked this question, British mountaineer George Mallory gave his famous 45 : “Because it’s there.” Mallory reminded me of countless climbers who have put their lives at risk to 46 the mountain’s towering height with their own footsteps. They encounter an almost vertical (垂直的) wall close to the top. It is so difficult to find 47 points for climbing that the earliest climbers thought no one could 48 the wall. In 1960, Liu Lianman, a Chinese climber, let his teammates 49 on his shoulders to cross the wall. Already 50 , he gathered all his strength to uplift his teammates. Though his 51 did not appear on the list of those who reached the top, Liu is undoubtedly a true 52 . I recalled the interview with Dong Hongjuan, the first woman to conquer 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, who 53 understands how small humans are compared to 54 . She told me: “I never felt I conquered those mountains; it’s just that the mountains 55 me.” 41．A．drawn B．found C．taught D．struck 42．A．signs B．types C．risks D．causes 43．A．patience B．energy C．money D．practice 44．A．disappeared B．arose C．remained D．ended 45．A．suggestion B．response C．conclusion D．guidance 46．A．adjust B．observe C．describe D．measure 47．A．check B．view C．support D．rest 48．A．get past B．cut across C．push aside D．go through 49．A．step B．fight C．cry D．work. 50．A．depressed B．terrified C．annoyed D．exhausted 51．A．story B．deed C．name D．photo 52．A．champion B．hero C．talent D．companion 53．A．hardly B．truly C．merely D．slightly 54．A．nature B．life C．time D．success 55．A．protected B．discovered C．admired D．accepted 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。 Luban lock, 56 traditional Chinese folk educational toy, is said to have been invented by Zhuge Kongming with Chinese carpenter(木匠)Lu Ban’s techniques. 57 (recognize) as the “father of carpentry” in the country, Lu Ban had extraordinary 58 (creative) and invented many rare magical things. The concave and convex(凹凸的)parts within the toy join each other perfectly. Luban locks come in different shapes and sizes, with different internal structures. They are usually easy to take apart and difficult 59 (put) together again. The interlocking puzzle uses three bars that can be made into a three-way cross, 60 each bar at an angle of 90° to the other two. Its structural integrity relies 61 (entire) on its internal arrangement, 62 (remove)the need for nails or cords. This seemingly simple yet cleverly created toy, 63 is similar to folding a piece of paper to create a standing shape, is full of extraordinary wisdom. Beyond its role as a toy, the 64 (principle) behind the Luban lock’s interlocking structures have been extended into the field of architectural design. In 2020,the craft(手艺)of making this toy was named a Shandong provincial intangible cultural heritage item. In Tengzhou, Zaozhuang, the birthplace of Lu Ban, this ancient craft 65 (pass)down over the centuries. Many workshops in the city can still be found making this lock today. 第三部分 写作［共两节，满分40分］ 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校准备将课间10分钟延长至15分钟，特向同学们征集“趣味课间”（Fun Break）活动方案。请你写一篇短文向校英语报“Health”投稿，内容包括： 1. 表达看法； 2. 提出建议。 注意： 1. 词数80左右; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My Break, My Choice __________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Nameless Faces For about a year, my voyage to and from work each day included a ten-minute walk through the heart of downtown area. As with most large cities, the homeless population in my city often gathered on downtown corners, asking pedestrians for their spare change. Like many busy citizens, I had learned to ignore the nameless faces begging for money each day. My limited life experience had led me to one assumption — they were on the streets because they chose to be, probably due to alcohol or other similar things. But who would have thought that the first person to change the way I viewed humanity would be a completely stranger? My overall outlook on people took a 180-degree turn in less than ten minutes. I remember how particularly cold the weather had been that day. I saw one man sitting against a building, holding a white cup in front of him. His shaky voice reached out to me as I hurried past. “Spare some change?” he asked. “I would really appreciate it.” I didn’t even bother looking up at his nameless face. “Sorry, no money on me today,” I made a lie as usual quickly, my eyes fixed on the ground ahead. Just a few feet past him, I slipped on the icy pavement and fell hard. I lay there for several moments, stunned and wondering if I had broken my leg. “Are you all right?” A voice came from above me. I looked up and it was the man I had just rushed past, concern written on his face. He reached down, trying to offer help. “You should get that checked by a doctor. This bus goes past the hospital,” he said, pointing to the bus sign above me. I held his hand as I struggled to get to my feet. He held my arm as I hobbled to the nearby bus stop and quickly sat on the bench. A mix of emotions swelled within me — gratitude for his help, embarrassment for my earlier ignorance, and anxiety about getting to work on time. For a moment, I met his gaze, unsure of what to say. Then, a sudden realization crossed his face. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: “Ah, I forgot you didn’t have any money on you,” he said. _____________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Seeing the bus approaching, I quickly took several bills out of my purse. _____________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中考试英语答案 1-5 CBCAB 6-10 ABABC 11-15 BCBBB 16-20 CACAB 21-23 BAB 24-27 ACBB 28-31 CCAD 32-35 BCAA 36-40 DFCAE 41-45 DABBB 46-50 DCAAD 51-55 CBBAD 56．a 57．Recognized 58．creativity 59．to put 60．with 61．entirely 62．removing 63．which 64．principles 65．has been passed 应用文 One possible version: My Break, My Choice Extending the breaks between classes in high school can bring numerous benefits to seniors like us. The longer intervals enable us to truly relax and recharge, crucial for maintaining focus and productivity during intense study sessions. Additionally, it fosters social interactions with our classmates, thus contributing to our overall health. To make the extended breaks more engaging, I propose such “Fun Break" activities as mind-relaxing games like chess or puzzles, short storytelling sessions, or even music sessions where students can share their favorite songs Such activities not only provide fun and relaxation but also stimulate creativity and teamwork. In conclusion, extended breaks with creative and fun options can significantly enhance our overall school experience, making learning more enjoyable and effective. Let's embrace these changes and make our breaks count! 读后续写 One possible version: “Ah, I forgot you didn’t have any money on you,” he said. Almost immediately, I watched as he fished out some coins from his white cup, his eyes brimming with care and sincerity. I was overwhelmed with guilt as I remembered the lie I had just told him only a few short minutes earlier. The coins shone like diamonds of humanity among the concrete jungle of the city and a mirror that reflected my selflessness and ignorance. “Sorry, actually,” I said, finding my voice, “I do have money.” I turned away from his offering hand, reached for my purse, and pulled it out.   Seeing the bus approaching, I quickly took several bills out of my purse. I offered the bills to him with genuine respect and humility. The words tasted bitter as I admitted my dishonesty. His eyes widened slightly, but he didn’t look angry. I could feel he was hesitating, and just then, the bus approached. I pressed the money into his hands. “I appreciate your help, more than you know. Please do take this,” I said sincerely. He helped me to stand up and said “Thank you”, the simplest words that humbled me like never before. With a final nod, I limped towards the bus stop. Despite his gratitude, I didn’t feel forgiven for my actions. These bills seemed too small a gift for the man who gave a name to every nameless face. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者每天上下班经过市中心，习惯忽略街上的无家可归者。一天，他在冰上滑倒，一位刚被他忽视的流浪汉伸出援手，关心地帮助他。这次经历让作者重新审视了对流浪汉和人性的看法。 【详解】1.段落续写 1 由第一段句首内容“‘啊，我忘了你身上没带钱，’他说。”可知，第一段可以描写流浪汉想给作者钱以帮助作者的行动、作者的尴尬反应。 ②由第二段句首内容“看到公共汽车开过来，我赶紧从钱包里拿出几张钞票。”可知，第二段可以描写作者给流浪汉钱的场景和愧疚心情。 2.续写线索：流浪汉掏出一些硬币—道歉—拿出几张钞票—收到感谢—感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①取出一些硬币：fish out some coins/ take out some coins ②闪耀：shine/ sparkle ③反映：reflect/ mirror 情绪类 ①内疚：guilt/ compunction ②感激：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】【高分句型1】Almost immediately, I watched as he fished out some coins from his white cup, his eyes brimming with care and sincerity. ( 运用了as引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】These bills seemed too small a gift for the man who gave a name to every nameless face. ( 运用了who引导的定语从句) 听力原稿 Text 1 W:Sothis is your office? Wow, it’s really beautiful! I hope to move in such a bright new place. M: Um,but there’s always a terrible smell around here because of the decoration. Text 2 M: Hello, I’d like to return this fan. W:OK,so is there anything wrong with it? M: No, it’s too big, so I don’t have anywhere right to put it. And my wife dislikes the style. Text 3 M: Don’t you think you should take a vacation? W: There’s no way. There’s too much work. My chances would be better if they hire more people. M: Well, you can bring it up to the manager. W:You’re right. I’ll talk to him tomorrow. Text 4 W:Howmuchare the apples? M: $2 per kilo. But you can get a 20% discount if you get two kilos or more. W:OK.ThenI’d like to take three kilos. Text 5 M: Look, they’ve started offering wet paper towels to wipe the handle of the shopping car. W:Good. In this way, the bacteria can be destroyed to a certain extent. M: Yeah, and it’s convenient. Text 6 W:Jake, I want to talk to you about George. M: What did he do now? W:We must do something because he’s been depressed for months. M: ⑦ Oh, you know, he’s changeable like the weather. He could be laughing next week. W:But I think we should pay more attention to him. M: ⑦ But you know how independent he is. We can’t help him if he doesn’t want it, can we? Text 7 M: Excuse me. Does this hotel have a fitness facility? W: Yes, we try to meet all needs of our customers, including fitness. Unfortunately, ours is being repaired these days. But you can go to the We Gym on the fifth floor. M: Is there an additional charge for the gym? W: No, it’s free to all our guests during the special period. ⑨It’s open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. M: Does it offer trainer services? W:Unfortunately, no. If you want a trainer, you’ll have to go somewhere else. Text 8 M: Please sit down. Now, let’s see. You’ve come for the position of e-commerce manager, haven’t you? W:Yes, Peter Smith encouraged me to apply, and I think I’d be ideal for the position. M: Oh. Peter … he worked with us before … Could you begin by telling me about your qualifications? W: Certainly. I’ve been working as the regional assistant director of marketing at Simpco Northwest for the past year. M: What did you do before that? W:Before that, I was a local branch manager in Tacoma. M: Well, I see you have done well at Simpco. Can you give me some more detail about your responsibilities as assistant director? W: Yes, I’ve been in charge of in-house personnel training for our Internet customer service representatives over the past six months. And we’ve been working on improving customer satisfaction through an e-commerce solution. M: Interesting … Text 9 M: Excuse me. Do you know if I can drive the car into the beach hotel over there and park in their parking lot with my accommodation order? I’m not sure if there is a special area for visitors or not. W:As far as I know, that area is for workers only. Visitors aren’t allowed to park there. M: That’s annoying. W: I agree. I think they are short of space, so they have to make a choice. There is a space for visitors near the sports complex, but you need a permit to park there. M: Do you know where I can get a permit? W:16I got mine from reception. It’s in Block D. M: OK, fine. I’ll go there and get one. So where exactly is reception? I’ve just arrived and I don’t know my way around yet. W: Right, well you go up Hill Road and turn onto New Street, past the cafeteria on your right and the reception is opposite the children’s swimming pool — not the adult pool, that’s further down the road. And there’s a pet store behind it. You can’t miss it. M: Right, I’ll head there now. Thanks for your help. Text 10 M: Well, the new Sea Life Center at Plymouth is an extremely exciting place. There are so many things to see and everything is enjoyable as well as educational. Special attractions for children include a quiz and hourly feeding times for all the different animals and fish starting at 9:30. You can see everything here from the most enormous sea creatures to the smallest. Every morning from 10:00 there are slide and video shows for children in the sea life theater, and someone is always there to answer questions about what you’ve seen. If you are in a group of six or more people, they can give you a special guided tour of the center. But you need to arrange this at the information desk when you arrive. The latest attraction at the center is a big glass tunnel you can walk through; all around you, you will see enormous fish swimming — sometimes even over your head. You certainly have the clearest possible view of the world beneath the waves. Children love it and it’s really amazing for adults too! When you get hungry, there is a relaxed family dining area serving snacks, cold drinks and ice creams. Near the main entrance there is an excellent bookshop and there’s also a souvenir shop selling all kinds of things connected with the sea. So I warmly recommend this visit. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$