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广安加德学校2025-2026学年度下期高2025级期中考试
英语
考试时间:120分钟
满分:150分
注意事项:
1.答题前,务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2.答选择题时,必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦
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3答非选择题时,必须使用黑色笔迹的签字笔,将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4.所有题目必须在答题卡上作答,在试题卷上答题无效。
5考试结束后,只将答题卡交回,试卷自行带回保管,课堂使用。
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。每段对话读两遍。
1.What does the man want to drink?
A.Tea
B.Juice
C.Beer
2.What will the man do today?
A.Go hiking.
B.Do his work.
C.Phone a club.
3.Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a library.
B.At a restaurant.
C.At home.
4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.European's breakfast.
B.European's table manners
C.European's favorite vegetables.
5.Why does the woman refuse to eat the cake?
A.She has eaten a lot.
B.She is on a diet.
C.She dislikes it.
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,回答以下小题。
6.What did the man think of the football match yesterday?
A.Wonderful.
B.Disappointing.
C.Just so-so.
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7.Why did Mary miss the football match?
A.She watched the tennis match instead
B.She was interrupted by the visitors.
C.She went swimming in the gym.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
8.Where did the woman grow up?
A.In a large city.
B.In a small town
C.In a village
9.What attracted the teenagers to working on the farm?
A.The high pay.
B.The delicious food.
C.The beautiful environment.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
10.When will Cathy attend a birthday party?
A.On Friday evening.
B.On Saturday afternoon.
C.On Sunday afternoon.
11.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Classmates.
B.Colleagues.
C.Teacher and student.
12.What is Cathy going to do on Sunday evening?
A.Do her homework.
B.Practice the piano.
C.Go to the cinema.
听下面一段对话,回答以下小题。
13.What is Jack disappointed at about the film?
A.The story.
B.The acting.
C.The special effects.
14.Who saves the captain at last?
A.The ship officer.
B.The ship doctor.
C.A passenger.
15.What do we know about Jack?
A.He is good at taking photos.
B.He felt angry with the neighbors.
C.He fell asleep during the movie.
16.Where are the speakers?
A.At home.
B.At a hotel.
C.At a theater.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
17.Why did Mr.Baggins get in touch with the shop?
A.To have a bike repaired.
B.To change a bike
C.To buy a bike
18.What color is the bike?
A.Red.
B.Silver.
C.Black.
19.Which shop should Mr.Baggins go to?
A.The one at No.33 North Street
B.The one at No.87 North Street
C.The one next to the supermarket
20.How can Mr.Baggins get a copy of the bill?
A.Visit the shop
B.E-mail the shop
C.Call the shop.
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第二部分阅读理解(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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将
该项涂黑。
A
Here are some wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring.If you want to know more about
them,please click here or visit http://www.buddhanet.net/festival.htm
Songkran-Thailand
Dates:13 th-15th,April
In Thailand,people celebrate a festival called Songkran,when people head out to the streets with water guns
to spray (every one who walks past.It's a very important traditional celebration in the country
Naghol-Vanuatu
Dates:Every Saturday from April to May
Every year,villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams ()an important part in the people's
diet in Vanuatu.The festival is most famous for its "land diving (ceremony".During the ceremony men and
boys dive to the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin vines (tied to their feet.
Cherry Blossom Viewing-Japan
Dates:The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather.
The festival is well-known.The Japanese celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom.Only a few
days later,the petals (fall to the ground,like pink snowflakes.That means the traditional festival only lasts
for several days.In Japan,almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.
Sinhalese New Year-Sri Lanka
Dates:13th or 14th,April
Just like in many other countries in South East Asia,this is the time when people celebrate the traditional New
Year,an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the
sun is straight above Sri Lanka.There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration
21.What will most likely happen to a tourist walking in the street during SongKran in Thailand?
A.He will get wet.
B.He will hurt his feet.
C.He will be treated to delicious foods.
D.He will see some petal falling.
22.How is Cherry Blossom Viewing different from the other festivals?
A.It is a traditional festival.
B.It is a very famous festival.
C.Its date is different every year
D.It provides visitors with delicious foods.
23.Where are you most likely to find the text?
A.On TV.
B.In a report
C.On the Internet
D.In the newspaper
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B
Catarina Rosa Morais Chato had heart surgery when she was just 6 months old to repair a hole in her heart.
The operation was effective in closing the hole,but four years later,she developed pulmonary arterial hypertension
(PAH,a type of high blood pressure in the heart and lungs that can be linked with congenital heart
disease-and for which there is no cure.
Her symptoms included coughing,exhaustion,chest pain and feeling faint,especially when climbing stairs
She was told to stop all forms of exercise,since physical activity would be too draining on her body.
"My dream of dancing died that day,"she says,adding that she felt lonely when she couldn't join her friends on
the sports field.
Following her diagnosis ()she quickly began treatment to help manage her symptoms,which enabled her
to live a fairly normal life.That includes working as a personal care assistant,helping nurses in the same hospital
where she was born.At first,she found the long hours on her feet very tiring.But thanks to a flexible schedule,as
well as learning to go at her own pace,“I exceed(超出)my expectations,”she says.
She's also found love:"My fiance,Tiago,has always supported me.He comes with me to cardiology
visits,reminds me to take my medication and does things like cany the shopping bag for me."
Reflecting on the challenges she has overcome,Chato feels pride."Despite all the sad times I have been
through,I am alive.I work,drive,travel,and do housekeeping,I get to watch my nephews grow up,"she says.
25 years ago there was not as much hope for people with PAH.My advice to anyone is:Be happy,enjoy every
minute of your life and don't give up."
24.What caused Chato to develop PAH?
A.The failed operation.
B.Her lack of exercise.
C.Her heart condition.
D.The lung infection.
25.Why did Chato give up her dream?
A.She was unwilling to see others.
B.Her interest in dancing was reduced.
C.She had to receive treatment.
D.Her physical state worsened.
26.How did Chato manage her work?
A.By getting extra breaks.
B.By changing work pace.
C.By asking others for help
D.By showing more patience.
27.Which words can best describe Chato?
A.Courageous and tough.
B.Energetic and talkative.
C.Considerate and gifted.
D.Humorous and modest.
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C
The desert of Abu Dhabi is an extremely dry place with very little water.The plants and animals in the desert
must adapt to this tough condition.It has been found that many plants have special ways to store water or withstand
high temperatures
Recently,researchers in Abu Dhabi's desert found a plant called the Athel tamarisk.This tree can thrive there
and actually grow up to 18 meters tall.The tree seems to use salt crystals (on its leaves to pull water from
the air.
After a researcher noticed water appearing on these crystals,her team recorded videos of the plants.Later.
they found out why the tree can survive in such a dry and salty desert.The tree gets rid of extra salt by producing
salt crystals onto its leaves.However,this also helps the plant pull moisture (from the air.This is a useful
skill in extremely dry environments.The findings were reported in Proceedings ofthe National Acaden of
Sciences.
The team examined salt crystals on the plant's leaves.They found more than 10 different kinds of salt.Most of
the larger salt crystals simply fall from the leaves.But they also found small crystals of lithium sulfate ()
These small crystals stay on the leaves and take in water from the air.When the team added colored water to salty
leaves,the water stuck to the crystals,and then went into the plant's leaves.This proves that the crystals help the
plant collect water.
Hopefully,the discovery could help people in dry places to collect moisture from the air,or even promote rain,
the team says.
28.What does the underlined word "thrive"in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Die out.
B.Stand straight.
C.Break down.
D.Grow well
29.How does the Athel tamarisk pull water from the air?
A.By removing air inside the plant.
B.By producing salt crystals on its leaves
C.By growing up to 18 meters tall.
D.By changing the shapes of its leaves.
30.Why did the researchers add colored water to salty leaves?
A.To compare different kinds of salt.
B.To examine the structure of tree leaves.
C.To prove salt crystals help collect water.
D.To find out how much water the tree takes in
31.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.Water Found in Abu Dhabi's Desert
B.New Discoveries about the Secrets of Desert
C.A Plant in the Desert Pulls Water from the Air
D.Trees Grow Well in Terrible Weather Conditions
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At the Tate Modern gallery in London,an exhibition recently opened displaying more than 150 surrealist
artworks from all around the world.Surrealism is an exciting but unusual type of art.It makes people see things in
a different way and can be inspired by an artist's dreams or by putting strange objects together in unexpected
groups.
Surrealism started in the 1920s in Paris,the capital of France.A French poet called Andre Breton wrote about
it.He was very interested in the thoughts,dreams and unusual ideas artists had,rather than just life-like recreations
of everyday things.One of the most famous examples from this era (is German artist Max Ernst's Two
Children Are Threatened by a Nightingale.
Some surrealist pieces are entertaining and perhaps even make people laugh.Many surrealist artists,though.
wanted their creations to have a serious message and challenge what governments did or the way a society acted
Works have been inspired by terrible things such as wars and people being forced to leave the area or country they
came from.A great example is Mayo's Coups de Bctons,inspired by police storming a cafe that was popular with
artists.
Surrealism usually focuses on paintings but it also involves film,literature(books and writings),music,
photography,sculpture and theatre.Surrealism's influence is still with us today in things such as funny TV adverts,
computer games and unusual film scenes.If something breaks from reality in a strange and challenging way,it
could be considered a type of surrealism.Salvador Dali,a Spanish artist who lived from 1904 to 1989,is the most
famous creator of surrealist art.You've probably seen at least one of his pieces of art because he designed the logo
(标识)for Chupa Chups lollies.
32.What do we know about surrealism?
A.It started with Andre Breton's well-known painting.
B.It has been popular for over 150 years
C.It describes daily things in a real way.
D.It has its origins in France.
33.What gave Mayo the idea to create his Coups de Batons?
A.One of his interesting dreams.
B.An attack on a cafe by the police.
C.A war starting in his motherland.
D.The life after he moved to a new country.
34.What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?
A.The introduction to famous surrealist artists.
B.The purpose of creating surrealist art.
C.The characteristics of surrealism.
D.The many forms of surrealism
35.What is the best title for the text?
A.Step inside the fantastic world of surrealism
B.Surrealism:a window into art history
C.Surrealism:art without borders
D.Meet the great surrealist artists
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第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all know the benefits of regular physical activity.But about 80 percent of people don't take exercise every
day.Even some say they don't enjoy exercise.36 Here are some tips.
Find an exercise that best fits your personality.37 Take a group exercise class,join a football
team or walk with a group of friends.If you prefer having time alone,jogging or yoga will be better fit for you.
Make it a habit.It can take a little while for something to become a habit.38 One way is to try
to exercise around the same time each day."Exercise can become addictive in a positive way,said Dr.Carnethon
who is also an American Heart Association Volunteer.
_39 There are many ways to fit exercise into your life.You can find some exercise videos online.
Do weight training with things around your home.Take a brief walk after lunch.And if you go to school or work by
bus,get off a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way.
Keep going.If you miss a day,don't worry about it.40 Just make sure you get back the next day.
It's easy to make something a habit again.You will see the same benefits.And any little bit you can fit in will show
benefits.
A.Build exercise into your lifestyle.
B.Everybody struggles once in a while
C.So how can you make an exercise pleasant?
D.Break up your physical activity into smaller parts.
E.Therefore,give yourself the time to create a regular routine
F.If you are a social person,do something that attracts you socially
G.Finding a peer group is the perfect way to share your goals,and hobbies.
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,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
One aftemoon,as I was diving into life's deeper questions with my students,a thoughtful boy named Jack
raised his hand."Why do so many people feel lost?"he asked.41 their curiosity,I decided to show them the
ropes through experience rather than simply 42."Follow me,"I said,leading them to the nearby 43
Whispers filled the air."Why are we going there?Emma murmured."Are there wild animals?"Liam
added nervously."Are we even going to 44 this?"A voice trembled from the back.I stayed 45,
walking calmly ahead.The students trailed behind me,their minds racing with 46.Some panicked over 47
lions;others pictured snakes.With every step,their anxiety 48,yet I said nothing.
After forty minutes,we stopped at the forest's edge.49 them,I smiled."Don't worry -we won't be
entering.But tell me,what did you notice on our way here?The students fell silent."You were so caught up in
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50 of the unknown,"I continued,"that you 51 the birds singing,the sunlight filtering through the leaves,
and the 52 around you."
Jack's eyes lit up with realization."So...we worry so much about the future that we 53 to live now?
"Exactly,"I replied."Life is a 54.If we let fear take over,we'll miss its wonders."The students
nodded,their faces brightening.
As we walked back,they laughed,finally noticing the world they'd overlooked before.The lesson was simple
but profound:The 55 shapes the future.Don't let fear steal today's gifts.
41.A.Ignoring
B.Sensing
C.Criticizing
D.Celebrating
42.A.complain
B.argue
C.explain
D.announce
43.A.mountain
B.river
C.desert
D.forest
44.A.survive
B.enjoy
C.remember
D.control
45.A.curious
B.silent
C.shocked
D.amused
46.A.plans
B.guesses
C.decisions
D.jokes
47.A.hungry
B.magical
C.fierce
D.imaginary
48.A.grew
B.emerged
C.faded
D.fell
49.A.Calling on
B.Pointing at
C.Turning to
D.Waiting for
50.A.joy
B.fear
C.anger
D.hope
51.A.heard
B.missed
C.avoided
D.recorded
52.A.beauty
B.harmony
C.warmth
D.mystery
53.A.refuse
B.pretend
C.forget
D.hate
54.A.game
B.battle
C.gift
D.journey
55.A.present
B.chance
C.effort
D.luck
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。
Whether you use Short Messaging Service(SMS)or an instant messaging app(即时通讯应用程序)on your
smartphone,you'll see some words that are hard 56(understand)because of the chat slang people use.
Chat slang is a specific kind of language 57 is used in the context of new technologies.Most instant
message slang falls into two kinds:acronyms and contractions.These acronyms 58(make)up of the first
letter of several words such as IDK (I don't know),OIC(Oh I see),BRB(Be right back),BFN (Bye for now),LOL
(Laugh out loud),and ASAP(As soon as possible).Contractions cut unnecessary parts of words and may use
59 (number)to take the place of sounds while keeping the meaning clear.Take 60 look at these
examples of contractions:Plz (Please),Thx (Thanks),Cya (See you),U(You),R (Are),L8r (Later),B4 (Before),
2morro (Tomorrow).
Instant messaging with this kind of language can save time and be great fun,61 remember to use it
62(proper)and try not to depend too much 63 it.If you have to keep 64 (explain)what you write
to people,it might be 65 (fast)to use the full word!
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第四部分任务型阅读(共两节,满分20分)
第一节(每小题1分,共10分)
My name is Mae.I've always been passionate about exploring and solving problems-whether fixing a
broken toy or figuring out how a phone app works.This led me to join our school's Coding (Club.In our first
lesson,Ms.Davis told us that coding is more than writing lines of code.It is about using technology to make life
easier for others.
"Your project,"she announced in class one day,"is to create a simple app that solves a real-life problem."
"You have one week to prepare,"She added gently,hoping this would give us enough time to find inspiration and
finish the project.
The challenge stayed with me as I walked to my neighbor Mrs.Thompson's apartment after school.She had
invited me for tea,as she often did on Tuesdays.Mrs.Thompson was kind and cheerful,but lately she had been a
little forgetful,often misplacing her keys or repeating the same story twice without realizing it.When I arrived,she
was in the kitchen.
"Mae!Good timing,"she greeted me warmly,and then stopped,glancing at the kettle."Did I already boil
water for tea?
I checked the kettle-it was still warm.We laughed about it as I poured water,and soon we were chatting.
Our conversation turned to her weekly book club with friends.Mrs.Thompson smiled,talking about her two old
friends.Mr.Brown arrived late for the game,and Mrs.Smith failed to bring her glasses twice."We're quite a
group,”she said.
Then her expression grew thoughtful."We manage,of course.But sometimes I think-wouldn't it be nice
if something simply reminds us?Take medicine.Water the plants.Friday for book club."She tapped her head with
a soft laugh.
As I stood up to leave,I smiled mysteriously,"Give me a few days,and I'll bring you a little surprise."That
night,I sat at my desk,notebook open and mind racing with details.
根据文本内容从方框中选择恰当的词并用其正确形式填入文本图示中,每词限用一次,有两词为多余选项。
over
boil
think
contribute
forgetfulness
passionate
light
assign(布置)
mystery
increasing
energetic
daily
Mae joined the school Coding Club because of her 66.
for problem-solving.One day Mae
67
a project:to create a simple app within one week that could solve a real-life problem.
Mae kept 68.
about the challenge while she made her way to Mrs.Thompson's apartment after
school.Mrs.Thompson was a hospitable neighbor.Lately,she was getting 69
forgetful.When
Mae arrived that day,Mrs.Thompson was in the kitchen but not sure whether she 70.
water for
their afternoon tea before Mae came.
女
As they chatted 71.
tea,Mrs.Thompson mentioned that not only she but also her book club
friends were troubled by 72.
Given the above,Mrs.Thompson half-joked that it would be
nice if something could remind them of 73.
tasks.
At that moment,Mae suddenly saw the 74.
She rose to leave and said with a 75.
smile that she would come back with a little surprise.That night,she started working.
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第二节(共10分)
根据文本内容回答下列问题。
76.What's the project assigned by Ms.Davis?(3)
77.What would be the“little surprise?(3分)
78.How would Mrs.Thompson react when receiving the "little surprise"and how would that affect Mae?(4)
第五部分写作(满分20分)
79.假定你是李华,你们学校举办了一次主题为“我与音乐”的演讲比赛,请结合自身感受写一篇演讲稿。
内容包括:1.音乐对自己的影响;
2.介绍自己喜爱的音乐类型或歌手。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右:
2.可适当增加细节,使内容充实,行文连贯。
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广安加德学校2025-2026学年度下期高2025级期中考试
英语答案
一、听力(30分,每小题1.5分)
1-5 CBBAB
6-10ABABB
11-15 ACABC
16-20 CCBBC
二、阅读理解(50分,每小题2.5分)
A篇21-23ACCB篇24-27CDBA
C篇28-31DBCC
D篇32—35DBDA
七选五36—40 CFEAB
三、完形填空(15分,每小题1分)
41-45 BCDAB
46—50 BDACB
51—55 BACDA
四、语法填空(15分,每小题1.5分)
56 to understand 57 that/which
58 are made
59 numbers
60a
61 but/yet
62 properly
630n
64 explaining
65 faster
评分标准:有任何错误,包括用词错误、单词拼写错误(含大小写)或语法形式错误,均不给分。
第四部分任务型阅读(共两节,满分20分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
66.passion
67.was assigned
68.thinking
69.increasingly
70.had boiled
71.over
72.forgetfulness
73.daily
74.light
75.mysterious
评分标准:有任何错误,包括用词错误、单词拼写错误(含大小写)或语法形式错误,均不
给分。
第二节(共3小题:满分10分)
76.The project is to create a simple app that solves a real-life problem
77.It would be a simple app designed to help Mrs.Thompson remember things.(答到app即给分)
78.Mrs.Thompson would be surprised,delighted and express her gratitude warmly.This reaction would
strengthen/reinforce Mae's belief that coding should and can truly make life easier for others.Mae would feel
proud of herself and motivated to solve real-life problems through technology.Mrs.T的反应2分;事件对Mae
的影响2分。后者必须扣科技改变生活)
第五部分写作(满分20分)
Boys and girls,
Good morning!I am Li Hua.I am honored to deliver a speech here which is aimed at sharing my views on
music and inspiring more people to enjoy music and enjoy life.
Music,as a universal language,plays an important role in my life and has a great impact on me.For me,music
is the medicine of the mind,which can keep me relaxed and take me to my dream land.When it comes to my
favorite type of music,it must be the classical music,for it is so pure and amazing,reminding me of all beautiful
things.So absorbed in music am I that I have taken part in several music performances and won many awards.
This is my story with music.I sincerely hope everyone can benefit from music in the way that it has done to
me.That's all.Thank you!
听力原文
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W:You must be thirsty.What would you like to drink,tea or juice?
M:Oh,no!Have you got any iced beer?
W:Of course.Here you are.
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W:Such a nice day!I'd like to go hiking to breathe the fresh air in the countryside
M:Well,Maria,I'm afraid I can't go with you because of my work.If you're interested,I can give
you the phone number of my hiking club.
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M:Where were you at noon?I've been waiting for you here until now.
W:I'm so sorry.I was reading a novel in the library and didn't notice the time.
M:You have a bad memory!So can we order some food now?I am so hungry.
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W:Tom,what's the special thing about Europeans?Did you notice that when you were in Europe?
M:I noticed that many Europeans like to eat uncooked vegetables for breakfast,such as tomatoes
and cucumbers,to go with their other breakfast choices.
W:Do they eat bread?
M:Yes.
Text 5
M:Another piece of cake?
W:No,thanks.I'm on a diet.
M:Please do.You've hardly eaten anything.
W:It's so delicious.But I don't think I should.
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M:Hi,Mary.What do you think of the England-Italy football match yesterday?
W:Well,I missed it.
M:What a pity!It was really great.Much better than the swimming competition last weekend.
W:Oh,really?I wanted to watch the football match after the tennis match finished.But my parents
had visitors,so I had to turn off the TV.And the tennis match wasn't very good.I didn't enjoy it.
M:Well,anyway,if you want to watch the football match,you can search it on the Internet.
W:OK.Thanks.
Text 7
W:Mike,where did you grow up?A large city,a small town or the countryside?
M:I grew up on a farm.My parents owned it.What about you?
W:I was born in New York City and grew up here,so did you often help your parents with the
farming work?
M:I would usually help them when they were very busy.And my dad would hire teenage boys to
help,too.They really looked forward to coming.
W:Why?Were they paid much?
M:No.My dad was a good cook.They especially loved the delicious food chicken he prepared.
W:Oh,I see.Were they good friends of yours?
M:Not at first.But years later,we became great friends.
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Text 8
M:Are you free tonight,Cathy?I hear a new movie named The Wandering Earth II is on these days.
Would you like to go with me?
W:I'd love to,but I have piano lessons every Friday night
M:All right.What about this Saturday?
W:Well,I need to do my homework in the morning.And my friend Susan invited me to her birthday
party in the afternoon.Besides,I have to prepare for my piano competition in the evening.
M:Wow,you're so busy!
W:But I'll be free after the competition.By the way,have you finished the paper our history teacher
asked us to write?
M:Sure
W:Then shall we go on Sunday afternoon,Ryan?
M:Well,I have to stay at home.Our English teacher's going to make a home visit.How about
Sunday evening?
W:Okay.Let's meet at 7 o'clock in front of the cinema.
Text 9
W:Jack,the film is over.What do you think of it?
M:Well,I'm disappointed at it.Can you believe such a story?
W:Ah,I think the film is excellent.You have to admit that the special effects are terific and the
acting isn't bad,either.
M:You can say that.But the ship officer is a little unusual.
W:Well,he is a little unusual.But the ship doctor is amazing.He's so cool when he brings the
captain back to life.
M:That is pretty exciting,but the photography is so false.
W:How do you know that?You were breathing so noisily while sleeping,and the neighbors
probably felt very angry.
M:No,I wasn't sleeping.You must be cheating.Well,I'm going to the restroom.
W:OK,I'll wait for you at the entrance.
Text 10
M:Hello,this is City Bike Shop.Mr.Baggins,I'm calling because you got in touch with us and
asked us to get a bike from Holland for you.Well,it's going to anive next Monday,but I have to
check it,so you can come and get it next Tuesday.I know you wanted a red one,but they haven't got
any in that color.Sorry!So they're sending a silver one of the same style instead.Hope that's OK
This color looks not bad.Remember,don't come to the shop at No.33 North Street.We're a hundred
meters down the street at No.87,opposite the supermarket.We only repair bikes at No.33.And
please don't come at lunchtime if possible,because we are very busy then.We're open every day
until 5:45 pm.And I'm here every morning from 8:30.By the way,would you like to know the bill
in advance?If you would like us to email a copy of your bill,please give us a call at 999-5783 during
our working time.We look forward to seeing you soon in the City Bike Shop!Well,that's all.
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