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2024 年池州市普通高中高三教学质量统一监测
英语
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
注意事项：
1.答卷前，务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡和试卷上。
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，务必擦净后再选涂其它答案标号。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，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. Where did the speakers just go?
A. A music shop. B. A shoe shop. C. A clothes shop.
2. What are the speakers talking about?
A. How to dance. B. How to take photos. C. How to choose a camera.
3. Who is Sally Cotter?
A. An actress. B. A writer. C. A director.
4. When will the speaking exam begin?
A. At 2: 00. B. At 2: 30. C. At 3: 00.
5. What have the speakers been doing?
A. Surfing the Internet. B. Reading a book. C. Doing some shopping.
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. What are the speakers doing?
A. Making a plan. B. Hosting a program. C. Listening to music.
7. What does Mike want to do on Saturday night?
A. Attend a festival. B. Enjoy the latest film. C. Watch a baseball game.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the man’s problem?
A. He has trouble doing a project.
B. He will be late for an appointment.
C. He lost the lawyer’s phone number.9. What will Janet do next?
A. Phone the dentist. B. Call a taxi. C. Put off the meeting.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When is the dinner party?
A. On May 29th. B. On June 1st. C. On June 3rd.
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Couple.
12. Why will the man get to the office earlier?
A. To do some decorations.
B. To meet some clients.
C. To book some tickets.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the aim of the first app?
A. To make your body flexible.
B. To strengthen your muscle.
C. To burn your body fat.
14. What is the disadvantage of the second app?
A. You have to read the instructions.
B. You do the same exercise every day.
C. You must be fit enough to use it.
15. What does Jake Milburn think about the third app?
A. Hard. B. Boring. C. Inconvenient.
16. Which app might the woman try?
A. Daily Fit Club. B. Superfit in Ten. C. Burn the Fat.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many teams were the teenagers divided into?
A. Four. B. Six. C. Eight.
18. What did Ivy Thompson find hard at first?
A. Sticking to the original plan.
B. Learning to do film-making.
C. Talking to some teammates.
19. What animals did Ivy Thompson meet near Discovery Island?
A. Killer whales. B. Wolves. C. Bears.
20. What was Ivy Thompson’s favourite thing about the trip?
A. Making friends. B. Seeing natural wonders. C. Camping in the wild.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the book shelves and settle down with anew book, or use travelling libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach populations. No matter how they achieve it,
these novel libraries are keeping the magic of reading alive.
Beach Library（Albena, Bulgaria）
Reading a book on the beach is a classic, and in Bulgaria, one library encourages tourists to do just that. The
white, weather-resistant shelves lined up not far from the surf feature 6,000 books in 15 languages, so every visitor
can find the perfect beach read to enjoy while soaking up the sun’s rays.
Bishan Library（Singapore）
Built in 2006, this library with skylights and trellises（格架）, standing out for its modern art, is meant to
resemble a modern glass tree-house. Glass pods of varying colors stick out of the building randomly to create cozy
yet air y corner for reading throughout the building. Children’s room on the basement level invites interaction while
preventing noise from disturbing those concentrating in the loft y seats above.
The Camel Library Service （North Eastern Province, Kenya）
To fight low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya, the government created a travelling library composed of nine
camels bringing books to villages. The library travels four days a week serving the region’s nomadic（游牧的）
people. Currently the service focuses on children, but with more funding they plan to increase their reach both in
distance and the titles they carry.
Macquarie University Library（Sydney, Australia）
A stunning combination of being both cutting-edge and sustainable, this building with a green roof, was made
from recycled materials and designed to look like an eucalyptus tree（桉树）. It is also state of the art, using robot
cranes to bring requested books to the front desk.
21. What can visitors do in Albena Beach Library?
A. Find the perfect beach. B. Read classics while surfing.
C. Buy books in 15 languages. D. Enjoy reading in the sunshine.
22. What do we know about Bishan Library?
A. It was built with artistic design.
B. It is known for travelling services.
C. Children can interact with each other everywhere.
D. Robots are used to bring requested books to the front desk.
23. Which of the following features environmental protection?
A. Beach Library. B. The Camel Library Service.
C. Bishan Library. D. Macquarie University Library.
B
In 1999, Giuliana Furci, founder and founding director of the Fungi（真菌）Foundation, developed a deep
interest in fungi. They were everywhere, and the 20-year-old took particular joy in the variety of mushrooms: small
and button-shaped; tall and umbrella-like; round with red caps topped with white flakes. Some were commonly
found in people’s diets, for they were rich in nutrients such as vitamin, fiber, minerals and protein.
But Furci also quickly realized that these fungi went largely ignored in Chile, where there were few
guidebooks and an almost total lack of policies and resources to protect them from over-harvesting and other
human activities. Determined to correct this, Furci wrote a field guide and set up the Fungi Foundation—anonprofit dedicated to fungi conservation. In her guide, special attention went to the role of fungi in the ecosystem.
“Life on the planet wouldn’t exist without fungi,” said Greg Mueller, a mushroom conservation expert.
“Because of their relationship with forests and trees, we can’t survive without fungi. In terms of the health of the
planet, they’re incredibly important to humans and the overall ecosystem.” Fungi can break down plants and
animals, thus cycling nutrients and increasing their availability in the soil. They are also important contributors to
the soil carbon stock through the same process. What’s more, fungi have been found to help degrade（降解）
various pollutants, such as plastic. And mycelium（菌丝体）, which is the root structure of mushrooms, is now
being used to replace unsustainable materials, such as plastic and animal-based products.
Because of these, exploration of fungi was expanded at a faster pace. However, some were already listed as
critically endangered. In 2010, Furci took an even bigger step—with other environmental nonprofits, she put
forward a proposal for the government to systematically assess how large new developments such as housing,
dams, and highways affect fungi. In 2012, a law was passed and Chile became the first country in the world to
protect fungi by law.
24. What can we learn about Furci from the first two paragraphs?
A. She enjoyed collecting mushrooms.
B. She was fond of cooking mushrooms.
C. She worried about the situation of fungi.
D. She had a habit of writing field guidebooks.
25. What is Paragraph 3 of the text mainly about?
A. The life on earth without fungi.
B. The importance of fungi on earth.
C. The relations between trees and fungi.
D. The practical uses of fungi in the future.
26. How did Furci protect the ecosystem?
A. By writing free instructions on plants.
B. By starting a non-profit ecotourism company.
C. By raising awareness of the importance of fungi.
D. By passing laws to ban over-harvesting mushrooms.
27. Which of the following best describes Furci’s work?
A. Ground-breaking. B. Debatable.
C. Romantic. D. Unmatched.
C
“I’m dying of boredom!”complained Yelena, who performed in Chekhov’s 1897 play UncleVanya. “I don’t
know what to do!” Of course, if Yelena were around today, she’d pull out her smartphone to find something
amusing, like Tik Tok. It’s easy to kill the time. However, is boredom entirely good for nothing? What if it is a
meaningful experience—one that leads us to states of deeper thoughtfulness or creativity?
That’s the conclusion of two fascinating recent studies. In one, researchers asked a group of subjects to do
something boring, like copying out numbers from a phone book, and then take tests of creative thinking, such as
designing uses for a pair of cups. As a result, bored subjects came up with more ideas than a non-bored controlgroup, and their ideas were often more creative. In the second study, subjects who took an “associative thought”
word test came up with more answers when they’d been required to watch a dull screensaver（屏保）.
Boredom might bring creativity because a restless mind hungers for stimulation. “Boredom becomes a
seeking state. What you’re doing now is not satisfying. So you’re seeking and get engaged.” says Sandi Mann, a
psychologist at the University of Central Lancashire. Kierkegaard, a philosopher, described jokingly, “The gods
were bored; therefore they created human beings.” However, what worries Mann is that these days we don’t enjoy
these slow moments. Instead, we resist them. “We try to beat every moment of boredom in our lives with mobile
devices,” says Mann, who claims she often gets some of her best thinking done when she’s on the bus. “The
smartphone might relieve us temporarily, but it shuts down the deeper thinking that can come from staring down
the boredom. Noodling on your phone is like eating junk food.” she says.
So here’s an idea: instead of always fleeing boredom, lean into it. Sometimes, shutting down your Internet
connection for a while will enforce a higher level of productivity.
28. Why did Yelena make a complaint?
A. She was dying soon. B. She forgot her smartphone.
C. She hated her role in the play. D. She was feeling too bored.
29. According to the study, who is more likely to be creative?
A. Someone waiting at a bus stop. B. Someone lost in phone games.
C. Someone busy with the work. D. Someone reading a novel.
30. Why does psychologist Mann feel worried?
A. Because people get used to slow moments.
B. Because people attempt to get rid of boredom.
C. Because people become addicted to junk food.
D. Because people are dependent on mobile devices.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Every State Counts B. Watch Out for Boredom
C. Gateway to Creativity D. All Creativity Comes from Boredom
D
How do we come to make sense of our daily lives? How can we gain a strong grasp of who we really are and
how we fit in the world? And how can we naturally connect to important ones in our lives? “Life stories are one
of the prime tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us.” says Robyn Fivush, a professor
at Emory University.
Humans are natural storytellers. We use stories to understand our present, draw insights from our past, and
anticipate the future. Thus, storytelling is basic to our lives. As a form of rich engagement between family
members, family storytelling should be valued more. Sharing bedtime stories and talks after school, or walking
through an event that left a young child crying—these are all opportunities for parents and children to become
closer through warmth, understanding and support. Fivush and her colleagues have underscored the value of
storytelling in parenting. The ways parents support children’s emotions and help them retell more vivid, richly
detailed stories have lasting impacts on children’s cognitive（认知的）and emotional development.
Children and teenagers learn how to talk about their lives from family stories. An early example is learninghow to present a detailed story with a beginning, a middle, and an end—to give it a clear structure. Further, they
learn what is appropriate to talk about or avoid and what feelings are appropriate to share over dinner or out with
others.
When growing up, we use our life stories to build complex and stable views of ourselves. Through stories
about the traditions maintained over the years, we make connections between past successes and failures, our
relationships, and the activities that hold meaning to us to develop our new identities. These identities reflect our
roles as family members, community members, co-workers and so on, thus helping us have a more complete view
of ourselves.
Having a lasting impact on ourselves and those around us, life stories are filled with meaning, insight, and
value. By the way, what’s the story that stands out to you from a recent meal or chat?
32. Why does the writer ask three questions in the beginning?
A. To explain a general idea.
B. To give background information.
C. To introduce an argument.
D. To report the finding of a study.
33. What does the underlined word “underscored” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Cast doubt on. B. Attached importance to.
C. Shown concern for. D. Thought poorly of.
34. How can life stories help form a complete view of ourselves according to the writer?
A. By maintaining social ties.
B. By rebuilding our identities.
C. By connecting our past and future.
D. By learning from family members.
35. Where is the text most probably taken from?
A. A review on a storybook.
B. An advice letter for social life.
C. A guidebook to parenting.
D. An essay on the value of storytelling.
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。
Jump to It
Jumping rope is an activity that contributes to a healthy lifestyle and helps meet your fitness and wellness
goals. Here’s how jumping rope benefits you.
It burns calories. How many calories does jumping rope burn? While this depends on your pace on average,
you may burn about 100 calories jumping rope for 10 minutes. 3 6
It’s easy to do. You can jump rope almost anywhere, making it a great option for on-the-go or when you’re
traveling. Some people keep the habit of working out in the open air 3 7 Being able to pick up a rope is a
great option.
It builds bone density （骨密度）. Your bone density decreases as you age. Luckily, jumping rope helpskeep your bones strong. 3 8 The impact or stress from landing after a jump helps strengthen your bones.
It improves your heart and lungs. Jumping rope strengthens your heart and lungs by raising your heart rate
quickly. Those who do rope-jumping exercise have better vital capacity. 3 9 Strong vital capacity
contributes to better cardiorespiratory （心和肺的）fitness, which means you can exercise longer with less effort.
It makes you feel good. Did we mention it’s fun? After exercise, your body will release a special chemical,
which can help with depression. Therefore, if you get anxious sometimes, being active can also help calm ourselves
down. 4 0
A. Others prefer to work at home.
B. But what if it’s raining outside?
C. So, skip ahead to the good stuff.
D. It is actually a load-bearing activity.
E. It refers to the amount of air you can breathe out after taking a deep breath.
F. Therefore, as a well-rounded exercise, jumping rope helps with weight loss.
C. However, bend your knees slightly to avoid injuries to ankles and bones when you land.
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。
Joe works as a school teacher. Every New Year, he tries to bring 4 1 to his students. He usually gives
books to his students. But this time, something completely different happened and Joe 4 2 this new idea to
his mom.
Joe’s mother loves to knit（编织）. On the eve of New Year he invited the school children to 4 3 for
themselves “winter hats of their dreams”, better with 4 4 colors. Everyone did so, but no one even 4 5
what would happen next. The kids 4 6 painted their cute hats with colors before handing them in. And then
Joe’s mom made their fantasies 4 7 ! Yes, the children were simply delighted to find real hats! Of course,
Joe’s mother could not always 4 8 the exact color, let alone colorful hats. However, what does it really
49 when real New Year magic is happening before your eyes?
The vast majority of people gave this teacher the most huge 5 0 and to his wonderful mom as well.
After all, not everyone actually 5 1 how much work, time and love goes into these small hats. “Hats
52 to your mom! She’s amazing!” one of the students wrote. “It’s absolutely 5 3 when teachers really
put their soul into the educational process.”
People will be aware that THIS is the 5 4 . Passion, deep love and hard-work characterize this
profession. “THANK YOU to you and your momi” Perhaps this is the best comment, and we should only join in
the 5 5 .
41. A. life B. hope C. joy D. confidence
42. A. forces B. owes C. applies D. feeds
43. A. draw B. sing C. dance D. play
44. A. complex B. rare C. mixed D. solid
45. A. knew B. denied C. suggested D. warned
46. A. hurriedly B. eagerly C. nervously D. casually47. A. go mad B. come true C. catch on D. show off
48. A. match B. paint C. describe D. change
49. A. inspire B. save C. matter D. control
50. A. breakout B. knockout C. handout D. shout out
51. A. restricts B. requires C. realizes D. regrets
52. A. over B. on C. away D. off
53. A. fearless B. senseless C. priceless D. meaningless
54. A. ending B. acting C. thinking D. teaching
55. A. gratitude B. communication C. promise D. harmony
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The saying ‘All roads lead to Xianyang’ may not be widely known, but it is the 5 6 （true）in history.
After Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, unified the country in 221 BCE, he began building state-level
roads, Xianyang 5 7 the center. Several long roads were therefore completed, 5 8 （cover）a distance
of about 750 kilometers, running through plains, mountains, grasslands, deserts, and finally leading to Xianyang,
the capital city.
Like the Great Wall, these roads, 5 9 （call）Qin Zhidao, literally the Qin Direct Paths or Qin
Highways, are considered another miracle in Qin Dynasty. Generally, the roads were 20 to 60 meters wide and 50
cars could run side by side at the same time on their 6 0 （wide）sections. The firmly made surface 6 1
（shape）like a turtle back above the ground to avoid standing water at that time. Another amazing fact is that
grass 6 2 （rare）grow on the road and many parts are still in good condition even today.
The mysterious ancient roads, 6 3 date back over 2,200 years and predate the Roman Roads by over
200 years, are known to be 6 4 natural museum in the history of road construction. Historians evaluate it
this way: if the Great Wall is compared to a defensive shield （盾牌）, then Qin Zhidao is the weapon 6 5
（guard）the stability and prosperity（繁荣）of the Qin Empire.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，外教Gerry对你校的校园蔬菜种植活动十分感兴趣。请你给外教写一封邮件邀请他一起体
验，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 时间、地点；
3. 注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Gerry,
I’m Li Hua from Class 1.
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Looking forward to your coming!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else. Whenever we had time, we’d sit together and talk about
dogs. “You’re so silly, Jake,” Josie would say. “Bulldogs（斗牛犬）are scary.” “Hah. Golden retrievers（金
毛猎犬）are scary,” I’d say. We had this ongoing argument about what our ideal dog would be. But it made no
difference—any dog would do, as long as it had a tail to wag and a friendly face.
One summer night, as we sat together beside the window, Josie saw something. “What’s that?” she said,
pointing to a dark shadow on our driveway. The moon was up and everything looked either black or milky. At first
all I saw was darkness. Then the shadow moved and I heard the sound of metal. Then the shadow flowed out onto
the silvery driveway. With a little fright, we found ourselves stepping down to the front door. There in our yard
stood a dog—a big, black dog with long, shaggy（蓬松的）hair.
Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. “Here, boy!” I said. And the dog came to us slowly,
taking a few steps forward, and then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. When close enough, it had a doggy
smell that always made me think of dirt and grass and piles of leaves. “Don’t say ‘Here, boy’,” said Josie.
“She’s a female.” Pulling back and looking, I said, “I wonder what her name is.” I felt for her collar while she
sat patiently. I found no tags, but just a chain with a small old bell on it.
“I bet she’s hungry,” said Josie. “I can feel her ribs.” I ran my hand through her fur. The dog was so skinny
that you could feel every bone, and her coat was twisted and full of dirt. If she belonged to someone, they weren’t
taking good care of her.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
“What can we give her?” Josie asked me.
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The dog did something completely unexpected.
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_______________________________________________2024 年池州市普通高中高三教学质量统一监测
英语评分参考
第一部分 听力
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. A
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节
21. D 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. B
31. C 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. D
第二节
36. F 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. C
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节
41. C 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D
51. C 52. D 53. C 54. D 55. A
第二节
56. truth 57. as 58. covering 59. called 60. widest
61. was shaped 62. rarely 63. which 64. a 65. to guard / guarding
第四部分 写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Gerry,
I’m Li Hua from Class 1. Hearing that you are keen to experience the vegetable-planting activities in our
school, I’m honored to invite you to join us!
These activities, aimed at advocating healthy lifestyles and enhancing students’ sense of labour and
cooperation, are very popular among us. The coming one will take place in the fields near the canteen from 3 to 5
pm next Friday, when an enthusiastic farmer will be invited to instruct us to grow tomatoes and cucumbers. I
believe you’ll experience both pleasure and the warmest atmosphere of working in nature. By the way, it’s
recommended to wear gloves and rain boots.
Looking forward to your coming!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
“What can we give her?” Josie asked me. “Milk! I’ll get her some milk.” I went into the kitchen to fill one plate
with milk and some raw eggs. The dog ate everything up, but instantly she finished, she ran into the shadows.“Don’t go!” Josie called loudly. But the dog was gone. “She’ll be back when hungry again,” I said. “Nobody is
feeding her.” The following evening, as soon as we set the plate down, she appeared as if from nowhere. We named
her ‘Shadow’ and gave her food again, but this time for some reason she wouldn’t eat it.
The dog did something completely unexpected. She grabbed the plate in her mouth and dragged it away into the
bushes. When running there, we couldn’t find her. This went on for several days. However, one night, Shadow
didn’t come. Josie and I tried to figure out what had happened. Another two days passed but we got no answer. We
couldn’t wait to comb through the bushes until we found something unexpected. At our feet lay a litter of four
puppies, squeaking and climbing around on top of each other. Our plates were there, and so was Shadow, cold and
motionless. She must have saved all her food for her puppies.
听力材料
（Text 1）
W: The music was so loud in there! I can’t understand it. Why does a place selling jeans and T-shirts need to play
loud music?
M: At least you got what you wanted. Now I need a pair of shoes.
（Text 2）
M: It mentioned how to keep your camera still when you take photos of animals, especially when you’ve got a
bigger camera, which is harder to hold still.
W: Like what—using a tree trunk for support, that kind of thing?
（Text 3）
W: What do you think of Sally Cotter?
M: She’s usually good, but I don’t think she was right for the role in this film.
（Text 4）
W: I’m really worried about the exam. I can’t wait until three o’clock when it will be over.
M: Well, it’s only a half-hour speaking exam. I’m going to get there early, around two o’clock, so I can relax
before it begins.
（Text 5）
M: I can’t believe it! They didn’t have anything we wanted!
W: I know! I was sure they’d have some of the things on our list. Maybe we can find them online.
M: But I hate reading on a screen all the time.
（Text 6）
M: There you are—a nice happy song for this Friday afternoon here on Sky Radio. Here’s Gina to tell you a few
things you can do around town during the weekend.
W: Hi, Mike. Yes, well, a few interesting things. For sports fans, we have an exciting baseball game on Saturday
night.
M: I definitely want to see that. What time does it begin?
W: That’s at 7: 05. Then, on Sunday, the summer film festival begins with a great old movie, E.T.
M: Sounds good.
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M: Hello Janet, I need you to do me a favour. I’m running late from the meeting with the lawyer about theParson’s project. I’ve only just left and I’m meant to be at the dentist’s in 15 minutes.
W: Oh dear, you’re not going to be there on time, are you?
M: No, I’m stuck in a taxi and I’ll be at least 20 minutes if I’m lucky.
W: So you need me to let the dentist know that you’ll be a bit late, don’t you?
M: Yes, do you mind? The number is in the phone book on my desk.
W: Don’t worry. I’ll phone them immediately.
M: Thanks so much. I’ll be back in the office by two.
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M: Hi Sarah, you are coming to the dinner party, aren’t you?
W: Yeah, now that it’s on the 3rd of June. My daughter’s birthday is on the 29th of May but she’s having her party
on the 1st of June. By the way, I talked to Mr. Larson and he told me he was giving away plane tickets to the
employee of the month.
M: Good.
W: So are you taking the kids to the party?
M: No, I have asked my mum to look after them.
W: Me too. It’ll just be me and my husband.
M: Great! You have to be there by 6: 00 to decorate. I will get to the office at 7: 00 as Mr. Larson wants me to
talk to some clients first. I suggested calling them but he said no.
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W: Today we’re talking about fitness. With me is Jake Milburn, a personal trainer. He’s tried four apps for us.
What did you find, Jake?
M: Well, the first one I chose is Ten-minute Yoga. Each day it gives you a new workout. The idea is to make your
body move more easily. One problem is that there’s no sound, so you have to read the instructions during the
exercises.
W: OK. What’s next?
M: Daily Fit Club has 12-minute workouts to make your heart and muscles stronger. The exercises are quite
difficult. You have to be quite fit before you start, so it isn’t really suitable for beginners.
W: No good for me, then.
M: The next one is Burn the Fat, which aims to burn body fat and make you thinner and fitter. The exercises are
good, but they’re not very interesting!
W: Definitely no good for me, then what about the last one?
M: This was Superfit in Ten. It uses videos to show you what to do, so it’s clear and easy to follow. The workouts
are fun, and they’ll get your muscles stronger.
W: It sounds like a good one for me.
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I’m Ivy Thompson, and I’ve just come back from an amazing trip to Canada. I was part of a group of twenty-
four teenagers from all over the world. The instructors put us into teams of six, and each team made a film
documentary of the trip. Nobody had any experience with film-making, so we had to learn fast, work together, and
help each other. You need to make decisions and stick to them. I found it difficult to communicate with somepeople on the team at first, because we were all different ages. But you soon learn to get along with people when
you work together every day. On our trip, we spent a few days camping along the Babine River. There are some
scary wild animals out there, like wolves and bears. I was pretty worried about them before we went, but being part
of a group makes you feel braver, I think. Looking back, there were some amazing moments on the trip, like going
sailing and seeing killer whales near Discovery Island. But making friends with people from all over the world was
the best part of the trip for me. We’re going to stay in touch.
