宁夏中卫中学2024-2025学年高三下学期第二次月考英语试题

( 号证考准 姓名 场考 点考 ) 英 语 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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。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。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是 C。 1. Which part of the store might the man go to at first? A. Mechanical watch area. B. Smart watch area. C. LED screen area. 2. What are the speakers talking about? A. A new book. B. A morning paper. C. An African teacher. 3. How does the woman probably feel now? A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Confused. 4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car. 5. What is the man going to do tomorrow? A. Pay the bill. B. Check the mailbox. C. Fix the gas cooker. 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. What does Steve think of his training? A. Disappointing. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent. 7. How long does Steve train each day? A. Three hours. B. Five hours. C. Ten hours. 听第7段材料，回答第 8至10 题。 8. What does Mark say about live drawing? A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s stressful. C. It’s creative. 9. What is the new thing that Mark wants to draw on? A. Magazines. B. Diaries. C. Maps. 10. Where do Mark’s inspirations come from? A. His dreams. B. His parents. C. His travels. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What position is the man interested in? A. Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach. 12. What will be provided for the job? A. A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder. 13. What is needed to do the job? A. Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What does the man do? A. He’s a receptionist. B. He’s a secretary. C. He’s a waiter. 15. Why does the man say sorry to the woman? A. He showed her the wrong way. B. There is no reservation for her. C. Her name has been misspelled. 16. What is the man’s advice for the woman? A. Come back later. B. Talk to the manager. C. Postpone the meeting. 17. What will the woman probably do next? A. Tidy up a room. B. Make a phone call. C. Go for a coffee. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 18. Why do many birds live in the city? A. They can obtain food easily. B. They enjoy human company. C. They lost their natural habitat. 19. What does Christina find surprising? A. The birds are facing serious dangers. B. Different kinds of birds live together. C. Some birds are attracted to the poles. 20. What is Christina’s suggestion concerning the birds? A. Drive them away. B. Feed them regularly. C. Do research on them. 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 Photo Retouching Services Fixthephoto offers online photo retouching (修图) services. Today we provide professional online retouching services of the highest level. Our retouchers make any kind of Photoshop work. Simply upload photos, write your requirements, and we’ll take care of the rest. Photo Editing (编辑) Services We Provide: Figure Only $ 6 per photo. We will make portrait (肖像) photos look good and professionally edited. Our retouchers will improve body shapes and remove all unwanted imperfections. Services included: color adjustment, skin smoothing, spots removal, and make-up correction. Wedding Only $ 0.25 per photo. Give a romantic feel to your photos. Our team will add highlights, adjust colors and improve the background fast. Services included: color correction, smoothing out wrinkles on the skin and clothes and fixing lighting issues. Product Only $ 2.50 per photo. We will help you appeal to more customers. Our experts will skillfully edit your product photos and make them attractive. Services included: background replacement, color correction, editing out shadows and noise reduction. Jewellery Only $ 5 per photo. Make your jewellery photos shine and look perfect. We will enhance jewels, replace background, make color correction and remove any unwanted objects. Services included: background replacement, making the jewels look shiny, color enhancement, reflection removal and making metal surfaces smoother. Use our online photo editing services, following just 4 simple steps: 1. Create an account and upload your photos. 2. Write detailed instructions and attach sample photos. 3. Get your edited photos back. 4. Accept the work or request changes. Our photography retouchers will meet all your needs. You take photos, we edit. 21. How much will you spend if your portrait photo needs make-up correction? A. $ 0.25. B. $ 5. C. $ 2.50. D. $ 6. 22. Which two services provide background replacement? A. Figure and Wedding. B. Figure and Product. C. Product and Jewellery. D.Wedding and Jewellery. 23.What is the first thing you must do if you want to edit your photos? A. Open an account on this website. B. Upload your photos to retouchers. C. Give a detailed self-introduction. D. Take down your own requirements. B As the day begins at Excel Public School in southeast Washington, there are a few mature faces among the young girls rushing to class. Wearing blue clothes and serving up hugs are six foster grandmothers working alongside the school’s teachers. At the school and thousands of other locations across the country, more than 20,000 seniors are volunteering every day as foster grandparents. Inside Dr. Smith’s first-grade class is Grandma Margie Dixon. “It gives me a lot of energy just to be with them,” Dixon said. Principal Tania Pritchard said she’d love a grandparent in every classroom. “Our grandmothers live in the communities, and they see our young ladies at grocery stores and on the buses. So when the girls are in their communities and with their families, they can see a part of school. The kids benefit from the social-emotional connection.” Pritchard said. Seniors also get help from the program. A recent study found that nearly half of the volunteers report improved health after just one year – something Dixon has felt personally. “The doctor told me to keep up the good work. My pressure is down, blood pressure down, and weight down.” Dixon said. But for these grandmothers, the program’s most valuable benefit is in the classroom. “Love doesn’t cost anything.” Grandma Wanda Brookings said. “One little girl told me, ‘Do you know how much I love you?’ You know how you turn your eyes away because you have tears in them. I said, ‘You just don’t know how much I love you, baby.’ ” The program is open only to seniors earning less than twice the federal poverty level (联邦贫困水平). The grandparents do get some money, but the value goes far beyond money for them. In Washington, there’s a waiting list of a hundred seniors hoping to get involved. The only problem is more funding for the program. 24. What role do foster grandmothers play at Excel Public School? A. They work on the school bus. B. They serve as volunteer consultants. C. They provide assistance to teachers. D. They organize community activities. 25. How have foster grandparents benefited from the program? A. More same-age friendships. B. Greater social recognition. C. Enhanced academic knowledge. D. Improved fitness level. 26. How did Brookings feel upon hearing the little girl’s words? A. Proud. B. Curious. C. Amused. D. Moved. 27. What can be inferred about the program from the last paragraph? A. It is popular among seniors. B. It faces a shortage of volunteers. C. It is available to a select few schools. D. It gets enough funding from the government. C Thinking back on the college recommendations I’ve written, a pattern occurs: The most successful students are never merely great students. They are devoted to at least six other pursuits. How can a kid write such detailed reading journals on Dante, excel in painting and find the time to edit the school newspaper, volunteer at her city councilman’s office, run a half-marathon, take photography classes and write prize-winning poetry on the side? “Our age respects the specialist,” writes Robert Twigger, “but humans are natural polymaths (博学者) .” It’s not just the youngsters who can join the polymath party. The sumption that learning stops when you leave university is at odds with the evidence. It appears that a great deal depends on the nucleus basalis. This bit of the brain produces significant amounts of acetylcholine that regulates the rate at which new connections are made between brain cells. This in turn determines how readily we form memories of various kinds. So what’s the trick to letting the acetylcholine flow more plentifully? Twigger again: People as old as 90 who actively acquire new interests retain their ability to learn. But if we stop taxing the nucleus basalis, it begins to dry up. In some older people it has been shown to contain no acetylcholine. But simply attempting new things seems to offer benefits to people. After only short periods of trying, the ability to make new connections develops. Two years ago, I had some newfound headspace to write a piece for The New York Times. I had no idea if I’d be able to keep up the writing while being a dad and a teacher and a runner, but I thought I’d give it a try. And a few months later I started blogging for The Economist as well. Adding new activities to my plate seems to have given me a new source of energy, and sometimes when I’m worn out, I’m also, strangely, uplifted. It undervalues our lives to willingly enter into mindless routines. Make stuff. Pursue a new interest. Consider career changes, even if you don’t actually make one. Stop this, start that. Do something new. Come on, it’s good for you. 28. What does the author find about the most successful students? A. They are gifted in arts. B. They are all-round athletes. C. They have wide-ranging interests. D. They make efforts to promote the public good. 29.What does the author intend to illustrate by quoting Twigger in paragraph 4? A. How to enhance the brain’s capacity for learning. B. Why humans are natural polymaths. C. What is the key to a good memory. D. What to do to age slowly. 30. How does the author describe writing in his spare time? A. It makes him struggle to balance many roles. B. It recharges his passion and enthusiasm. C. It enables him to follow his daily routines. D. It makes him question his career choices. 31. What does the author suggest readers do? A. Find their true interest and specialize in it. B. Prioritize academic achievement. C. Break their comfort zones and enjoy new challenges. D. Seek out groundbreaking and pioneering work. D As trees turn gold and red in autumn, scientists are debating exactly what those colors are for. For decades, textbooks claimed that autumn colors were just a byproduct of dying leaves. “I had always assumed that autumn leaves were waste baskets,” said ecologist Dr. David Wilkinson. “That’s what I was told as a student.” But in recent years, scientists have recognized that autumn colors probably play an important role in the life of many trees. Dr. William Hamilton, from Oxford University, proposed that bright autumn leaves contain a message: they warn insects to leave them alone. In the fall, insects choose trees where they will lay their eggs. Then the next spring, the baby insects feed on the tree, often with damaging results. A tree can discourage these insects with poisons. Dr. Hamilton assumed that trees with strong defenses might be able to protect themselves even further by letting egg-laying insects know what was in store for their eggs. By producing brilliant autumn colors, the trees advertised their deadliness. As insects evolved (进化) to avoid the brightest leaves, natural selection favored trees that could become even brighter. The leaf-signal theory has drawn criticism, most recently from Dr. William Hoch at the University of Wisconsin, who argues that bright leaves appear on trees that have no insects to warn off. His recent work suggests that fall colors serve mainly as a sunscreen. Autumn leaves cannot capture (吸收) all the sunlight striking them, and the leftover energy can build up in the leaf and cause damage to its tissue. Anthocyanins (花青素) that produce red and orange colors appear to protect autumn leaves by blocking some of the sunlight. “You may have a few instances where insects have some sort of relationship to color changes,” Dr. Hoch said, “but it’s almost certainly not a broad-based explanation. It doesn’t hold any water.” These arguments have not swayed (使改变看法) Dr. Hamilton’s supporters, who argue that the leaf-signal theory is still worth investigating. But both sides agree that the debate has been useful, because it has given them deeper admiration for this time of year. 32.What did Wilkinson present about autumn leaves? A. A new discovery. B. A wide-ranging debate. C. A commonly-held view. D. A theoretical assumption. 33.What did Hamilton suggest about the function of bright autumn leaves? A. To attract certain insects. B. To prevent trees from harm. C. To store nutrients for the future. D. To maintain ecological balance. 34.Which best explains the underlined part “hold any water” in paragraph 5? A. Make any sense. B. Drive any force. C. Draw any attention. D. Raise any argument. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. The sun’s hot touch can burn tree leaves. B. Mother nature favors the most colorful leaves. C. Autumn leaves are just nature’s waste baskets. D. Those brilliant fall outfits may be saving trees. 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。 The Future of 6G: Faster, Smarter, and Closer 6G, the next generation of mobile networks, is coming soon. Compared to 5G, 6G will bring revolutionary changes. 36 . For example, 6G could be 100 times faster than 5G, allowing people to download a full movie in just one second. One major advantage of 6G is its near-zero delay ( only 0.1 milliseconds ). 37 . Imagine doctors performing surgeries on patients thousands of miles away using real-time holographic tools. This could save lives in emergencies. China is leading the global race in 6G development. 38 . The Chinese government is building test networks and supporting companies like Huawei and ZTE to create new technologies. By 2030, China plans to make 6G available for everyone. However, challenges remain. 39 . Building 6G infrastructure requires advanced equipment and international cooperation. Despite this, experts believe China’s large market and innovation will help overcome these problems. 40 . From smart cities to self-driving cars, 6G will connect everything intelligently, making our lives safer and more efficient. A. This means machines can communicate instantly without lag B. Some people worry that 6G might replace human workers C. It aims to achieve full commercialization within the next decade D. In short, 6G will create a world where everything is connected E. Its speed and reliability will transform many industries F. For instance, it can improve online gaming experiences G. High costs and energy consumption are big issues 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside. All farm work can, in my experience, 41   a person to develop a Spartan (斯巴达的) spirit. From the age of eight, I had to contribute my share of   42   along with my parents and two elder brothers. On the hottest summer days when the air   43   flowed, I knelt in a paddy field (稻田) with my knees deep in mud. The bugs and worms in the water   44   into my skin, and the sun burned upon my   45   back. Sweat streamed down; if a drop ran into the eyes, it would   46   tears. So I always kept my face as low as possible. I told myself, “Be   47   !” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it, so could I. 48   I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward. I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of  “you reap (收获) what you   49   .” “Judge a man not by his face, but by his   50   ,” my mother used to say. The land is 51  , as long as you are willing to work on it. When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like   52   in the sea, breathtakingly beautiful, a deep sense of satisfaction   53   in me. Although later I went into academic research, I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me:    54   your feet firmly on the ground, never give up and you will be  55  . 41.A.remind B.warn  C.attract D.train 42.A.wealth B.luck C.labour D.wisdom 43.A.gently B.hardly C.loudly D.usually 44.A.climbed B. bit C.cut D.fell 45.A.arched B.broad C.strong D.straightened 46.A.hold B.produce C.drop D.replace 47.A.quick B.proud C.quiet D.patient 48.A.Slowly B.Slightly C.Safely D.Sadly 49.A.pick B.find C.sow D.wish 50.A.fields  B.books   C.neighbours D.clothes 51.A.affordable B.acceptable C.dependable D.livable 52.A.boats B.weeds C.fishes D.waves 53.A.welled up B.broke up C.cooled off D.held off 54.A.drag B.kick C.plant D.lift 55.A.promoted B.educated C.comforted D.rewarded 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。 Rural cultural resources can be tangibly showcased through the numerous small village museums scattered across China. Zhejiang Province in East China, for instance, 56 (establish) 813 rural museums by 2024. These museums play 57 crucial role in systematically preserving authentic ethnic cultural resources, preventing their fragmentation and misinterpretation. Beyond mere collection and display, these small-scale rural hubs boost village tourism by introducing niche local heritages to a wider audience. They have evolved into multi-purpose venues, not only 58 (exhibit) culture but also providing job opportunities and fostering a sense of community among villagers. Increasing rural cultural facilities is as vital as infrastructural development, offering locals more life choices and boosting 59 (they) cultural confidence. Rural revitalization necessitates not just infrastructure and government support but also the establishment of cultural spaces, 60 is essential for fostering a vibrant and sustainable rural community. While infrastructure 61 (enhance) villagers’ quality of life, cultural spaces anchor rural culture, strengthening community identity 62 providing a platform for preserving and developing local heritage. The proliferation of small rural cultural facilities underscores China’s diverse regional cultures as the cornerstone for village prosperity. 63 this cultural diversity, including ethnic minority cultures, intangible heritage, archaeological resources, folk traditions, and culinary practices, these 64 (space) would lack vitality. 65 (essential), China’s regional diversity is the lifeblood of these rural hubs, enabling each village to narrate its unique story. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校将举办一次英语演讲比赛，主题是The Power of Dreams。请你写一篇演讲稿，分享你的梦想以及你为实现梦想所做的努力。 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。 The Power of Dreams Good morning, every one! Thank you! 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。 On Friday evening, Emmett and I went to a movie as scheduled. After purchasing the tickets and drinks, we entered the cinema with delight beforehand, waiting for the beginning of the movie. When I got up in the middle of the movie, Emmett whispered, “Carter, where are you going?” “I forgot to call my mom to tell her what time to pick us up,” I whispered back, leaving my jacket on the seat. I squeezed past the people in my row, trying not to step on any feet while still watching the screen. I didn’t want to miss a thing. Balfour, the good guy in the movie, was trapped in an underground cave. When I came back, Balfour’s flashlight almost went out. An enormous snake was moving toward him, twisting its body. Balfour struggled to loosen the chains around his hands and feet to reach his magic cape. With the cape around him, he could completely disappear. I crawled back across eight people (I counted on the way out), never taking my eyes off the screen. I sat down in my seat slowly, then picked up my drink, and swallowed it quickly. But suddenly my brain said, “That’s not coke. That’s lemonade.” I looked down at the cup, just as the girl next to me shouted, “He drank my lemonade!” “Shhhh!” the people around us said, making quiet complaints. “Where’s Emmett?” I asked, as if the girl had hidden him under her seat. “Carter, down here,” Emmett answered in a low voice. He was two rows ahead of me. I was in the wrong row! Everyone was turning around to look at me. “Here,” I said, handing the girl her drink. “Eww,” she said. “You have had a drink of it, so you owe me a lemonade.” “Shhhh!” everyone said again. “OK, OK,” I said, starting my crawl across eight sets of feet again. Everybody was complaining as I inched out. “Don’t come back,” the boy on the end said. 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。 But the problem was that I had to come back to bring this girl a new lemonade. I thought about crawling out of this row and back into Emmett’s row, but I couldn’t. 英语试题第1页（共16页） 英语试题第2页（共16页） 英语试题第7页（共14页） 英语试题第8页（共14页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 一、听力：1~5 BABCA  6~10 CBABC  11~15 AABAB 16~20 ACCBC 二、阅读理解： A: DCA B: CDDA C: CABC D: CBAD 七选五：EACGD 三、完形填空 41- 45．DCBBA 46-50 BDACA 51-55CDACD 四、语法填空 56． had established 57．a 58．exhibiting 59．their 60．which 61．enhances 62．and 63．Without 64．spaces 65．Essentially 五、写作 1. 应用文(参考范文) Good morning, everyone ! Today, I ' d like to talk about the power of dreams. Dreams are like stars that guide us through the darkness . They give us hope , motivation, and a sense of purpose. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a scientist. This dream has pushed me to study hard, especially in subjects like math and physics. Even when I faced difficulties, I never gave up because I knew my dream was waiting for me. Remember, dreams are not just wishes; they require effort and perseverance. So , let ' s hold on to our dreams and work hard to make them come true ! Thank you 2. 读后续写 【答案】参考范文： But the problem was that I had to come back to bring this girl a new lemonade. I bought a lemonade, took a deep breath, and went back. This time, I bent low,looking at every person on the end of each row. When I saw the same boy, I moved through fast to get back to that girl. Unfortunately, I stepped on a boy's feet and banged my knee. After apologizing to him, I quickly fell into the seat next to the girl and handed her the lemonade. Everyone around us all turned to stare at me again with some complaints. I thought about crawling out of this row and back into Emmett's row,but I couldn't. Maybe I would just stay there until the movie ended. Thanking me for the lemonade, the girl talked about the plots I missed. I whispered back, “Thanks.” When the lights of the cinema came on, I grabbed my jacket on the seat and hurried out. Emmett caught up with me, “Do you know that girl?” “No,” I answered. “Then why do you have her jacket?” I looked down and found a bright pink jacket. “Here I go again," I said with embarrassment, spotting the girl in the crowd. 听力原文： Text 1 W: What kind of watch are you looking for? M: I’d like something practical medium size with a Led screen. It should be able to check my health like monitoring my heart rate. W: I see. I thought you might be interested in a classical mechanical watch. This way please. Text 2 30词 新书出版 W: Wow. Jennifer got her new book published last month. I learned it from the morning paper today. M: Yes, I know. It’s based on her teaching experience in Africa last year. Text 3 34词 鲍勃去向 W: Jim, have you seen Bob? M: Not since he left my office an hour ago. Why? W: He’s supposed to be at the airport now to pick up Mr. Anderson, but he’s nowhere to be found. Text 4 34词 减速行驶 W: Slow down a bit, John. Keep it under 65. We don’t want to be pulled over by the police. M: OK. I just wanted to get to the service station sooner. I’m kind of hungry. Text 5 28词 燃气费账单 W: I found the gas bill in the mailbox. M: How much is it? W: About 150. Oh, it was due last Friday. M: Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it tomorrow. Text 6 69词 训练进展 W: ⑥Hello, Steve. How is your training going? M: ⑥Great. My coach has a really good swim program for me, and I think I’m in first-class condition. W: Do you have to get up very early? M: Well, ⑦I don’t like training early in the morning, so I start at 10:00. W: I see. What about lunch then? M: I don’t have lunch. Lunch makes me sleepy. ⑦I train all through the day until 3:00. Text 7 159词 采访当地著名艺术家 W: Good evening, everyone. I’m Fiona. With us tonight is Mark, a famous local artist. Thanks for joining us, Mark. M: Thank you, Fiona. W: ⑧Have you done live drawing before? Is there more pressure to draw in front of an audience? M: ⑧Yes, I have done live drawing before. It’s always fun. I often draw pictures in pubs, and people always come over for a look and a chat. W: I know that you’ve drawn pictures on many things, including maps and the covers of books and magazines. ⑨What’s something you haven’t drawn on yet, but really want to? M: ⑨I’d like to draw on personal diaries people have kept over the years and draw the owner on it. W: Fantastic. ⑩Could you also tell us where your inspirations come from? M: ⑩Most are from the people I’ve met and talked to when I was traveling. I always dream of traveling around the world and creating a series of drawings about different cities in the world. Text 8 146词 应聘清洁工岗位 W: Hello. This is Carl’s Commercial Cleaning. May I help you? M: Yes, ⑪I’m calling to ask about the cleaner position. Is it still available? W: Yes, it is. ⑪We mainly work with small stores in the area, and the job is to clean the storefront windows. M: ⑪I know. You said that in the ad. Do I need work experience? W: No, we offer on-the-job paid training. ⑫As a company car is provided, you must have a driver’s license and a good driving record. You also need to have a smartphone for communication. M: Sure thing. Can I ask about the pay? W: Certainly, it’s ten to twelve dollars per hour, plus tips. M: Okay. ⑬Do you have other requirements? W: ⑬Our employees must be dependable and be able to lift heavy things and stand long hours at a time. M: No problem. W: Good. Can you come tomorrow afternoon at two for an interview? M: Okay. Text 9 186词 酒店登记入住 (第14题为推断题) M: Good morning. Can I help you? W: Yes, I’ve got a reservation. My name is Hillary Langley. M: Just a moment, please. How do you spell your last name? W: L-A-N-G-L-E-Y, Langley. M: ⑮Well, I’m sorry, but we don’t seem to have a reservation for you. W: There must be some mistake. I’m attending a conference in the city, and my secretary told me that the conference organizer made the reservation for me. M: I see. No, I’m sorry. You are not booked in here. W: Well, but can you find me a single room anyway? M: ⑯I’m afraid there’s nothing available at the moment. W: Look, I really need a room here. Can I talk to your manager? M: The manager is away on business. ⑯But, well… I may be able to help you if you could wait and prepare to check in after two in the afternoon. We’ll have some rooms at that time. W: That’d be very kind of you. ⑰Could you give me a call when you have a room available? I’ll just wander around and have some coffee. M: Certainly. Would you please give me your phone number? W: Sure. Here’s my card. Thanks. Text 10 176词 鸟类生存困境 W: Good evening. I’m honored to have my voice heard to make a difference in the lives of those little birds that share our city. My name is Christina. I’m an enthusiastic birdwatcher. ⑱Because we cut down too many trees in the nearby areas, many birds now find places within the city to live. The most common is the area behind the large advertisement boards on the poles. It’s a natural choice for the birds because the poles are similar to trees, tall and far from dangers on the ground. ⑲The surprising thing is that there are likely more than five or six kinds of birds living together at each place. While trying to learn more about these birds, I find that there have not been any consistent studies or monitoring of them. Their eating habits, adaptation to life in the city, diseases, death rate and such other information are not available. ⑳I’d like to suggest that a program be started to study these birds. It could be convenient to employ birdwatchers to do the initial studies. 4 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$