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2024—2025 学年度第一学期福九联盟期中联考
高中一年英语科试卷
完卷时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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。
1. What will the woman do tomorrow?
A. Organize a meeting. B. Make a speech. C. Take a plane.
2. What does the man want to do?
A. Borrow money from the bank. B. Meet the bank manager. C. Open a bank account(账户).
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. In a cake shop.
4. What does the woman think of drawing?
A. Easy. B. Difficult. C. Enjoyable.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. When the conference(会议) is held.
B. How many brochures are needed.
C. What they should do with the mistake.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
：号证考准
：名姓
号
班
年一高
：校学听下面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. Who will leave the company?
A. Sally. B. Susie. C. The man.
7. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Visit a restaurant. B. Attend a party. C. See a film.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What does the woman dislike about the running shoes?
A. The model. B. The color. C. The size.
9. What will the woman probably do next?
A. Place an order. B. Try on shoes. C. Check a list.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the lowest entrance requirement for Cambridge University?
A. Getting three As and a B.
B. Getting two As and two Bs.
C. Getting an A and three Bs.
11. Which subject makes the woman anxious?
A. Biology. B. Physics. C. Math.
12. What will the woman do if she fails the exams?
A. Start to work.
B. Choose another university.
C. Retake them after another year of study.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What is the woman doing?
A. Having an interview. B. Offering a position. C. Running background checks.
14. What does the woman say about Mr. Chan?
A. He was impressed by the man’s skills.
B. He is the Director of Operations.
C. He needs better qualifications(资格).
15. How soon will the man be ready for the job?
A. In one week. B. In two weeks. C. In three weeks.
16. What will the woman do?
A. Contact Watchdog Security. B. Send a job offer letter. C. Wait for further notice.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What could the speaker probably be?
A. A driver. B. A tour guide. C. A hotel clerk.
18. What will the listeners book by themselves?
A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Dinner.
19. What will the listeners fail to do?
A. Visit a castle. B. Listen to a lecture. C. Tour around the gardens.
20. When will the listeners go to the art gallery?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共 15 小题：每小题 2分，满分 30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
Teenage life around the world
Asha
I’m from Tanzania. Like most teenagers, I start my day early and end it late. After school, I study at a
night school to prepare for the university entrance exam. When I have time off, I prefer to be outdoors. I love
nature and animals. I’m quite upset about how we treat the environment, so I do my best to help. I volunteer
to plant trees and I’m a member of our school’s Nature Club.
Samika
I’m 15. I wish I were a student, but I’m not. I had to leave school when I was 13 so that I could get a job
and help my family. I work in a garment factory. It’s unbelievably hard work and the days are so long. Although
everyone works hard, we still find time to play and laugh together. At times like these, the world feels like a
wonderful place.
Frieder
I’m 16 and I go to a high school in Munich. I’m not crazy about school--listening to a teacher isn’t my
thing--but I know I have to get an education. It's very difficult for young people to find a job in Europe, so I
worry a lot about the future. Oh, and I’m a gaming nerd. I love the Internet games so much.
Joe
I’m a student from London. The online world is a big part of my life. I’ve been using the computer since
I was a kid. I do various things online. Besides doing all my schoolwork, I chat with friends, play computer
games, watch films, read the daily news and shop online. My parents are worried. They keep telling me to
drag myself away from the online world.
21. What does Asha care about most?
A. School life. B. Exams.
C. The environment. D. Outdoor activities.
22. Which of the following can best describe Samika?
A. Her life is hard but she is happy. B. She is poor but can afford school.C. She is out of job and stressful. D. She is out of school and annoyed.
23. What do Frieder and Joe have in common?
A. They worry about their future. B. They are addicted to the Internet.
C. They prefer to make friends online. D. They attend the computer club at school.
24. What does the underlined word “a gaming nerd” probably mean?
A. A person who is a master in computer games.
B. A person who finds computer games awkward.
C. A person who gets high grades in games.
D. A person who is attracted to computer games.
25. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Teenagers around the world have different interests.
B. Teenagers face different challenges and have different lives.
C. Going to school is important for teenagers.
D. Teenagers’ lives in some countries are hard.
B
Beach volleyball(沙滩排球) is one of those sports that can be an exciting game to play and watch. It's
really easy, and all you need is sand, a net and a group of people, of any age or fitness level, who want to
have fun.
Beach volleyball can be played with as few as two people in each team, making a total of four people.
However, if you are less skilled and experienced in the game, it will be easier to play with a larger team. The
more players you have, the less ground each person will be responsible for covering and the more time they
will have to recover between shots. If you only have a few players, each of you will get a lot of running for
the ball after each volley(截球). If you are looking for a relaxing, fun, low-key experience, choose larger
teams.
Beach volleyball is similar to regular volleyball in its rules. However, even experienced volleyball players
do not realize how much more difficult it is to run and jump on sand. Since it is harder to move quickly onsand than a hard surface, play will be much slower than regular volleyball on a court. When an athlete trains
for beach volleyball, he will focus on building lower body strength as well as upper body strength. Strengthening
his legs is extremely important. This improves the player's ability to move quickly and accurately on sand
despite the resistance. The ability to jump high and land without injury is necessary for beach volleyball
players.
Whether you are in it for the competition, or just to have a great time with your friends, beach volleyball
can be extremely exciting and fun. You may start out with friends and may soon fall in love with the sport.
26. When you join a large beach volleyball team, you’ll _________.
A. have as many shots as possible B. improve your volleyball skills
C. be responsible for more ground D. feel light-hearted while playing
27. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?
A. Experienced volleyball players know clearly it is hard to run and jump on sand.
B. Lower body strength is more important than upper body strength.
C. A person must have strong legs if he wants to run and jump quickly on sand.
D. The rules of beach volleyball are the same as those of regular volleyball.
28. Why is playing beach volleyball much slower than playing regular volleyball?
A. Because it is not easy to move on sand.
B. Because beach volleyball has a larger court.
C. Because the teams of beach volleyball are larger.
D. Because it is a workout running for the ball.
29. What does the author think of beach volleyball?
A. It's a difficult sport.
B. It's an exciting and interesting sport.
C. It's a sport which only a few people love.
D. It's a sport which needs few skills.
30. The passage mainly tells us ______ .
A. the game of beach volleyball
B. how to play beach volleyball well
C. how to become a good beach volleyball player
D. why beach volleyball is one of the exciting sports
CIt’s common to hear that being “emotional” is opposite from being “rational (理性的)”. For many people,
there is no place for emotion in rational thinking. However, some recent work from our lab suggests something
opposite.
We found that individuals who score higher on tests of intelligence and rationality don’t ignore(忽略)
emotions. Instead, they pay more attention to emotions and are better at recognizing and understanding
emotions. This is because most intelligent decision-making requires emotional information. Emotions tell us
what we want, and we can’t make smart decisions without first knowing what our goals are.
For example, as a mother, if I want to make my children happy, and I know they like video games, it
would make sense for me to buy them a video game. But, if I instead want them to stay focused on homework,
then it wouldn’t make sense for me to buy them the video game. You can see from this example that a rational
decision can’t be made unless I know various pieces of emotional information.
Anticipating others’ emotions may help us be more effective leaders -- allowing us to predict the way
people will respond to what we say or do. Anticipating our own emotions can also make for much more
effective long-term decisions. For example, if I predict I will feel anxious before giving a public speech, I
might be inspired to practice a few more times. If I instead simply ignored my anxiety, chances are that I’d be
more disturbed on stage, and my speech wouldn’t go smoothly.
Of course, it’s important to find out situations where emotional influences may not be helpful as well.
Here, individuals who score higher on rationality tests may be better at reflecting on whether an emotion will
be helpful or not in a given situation. They can then make their decision after giving it deeper consideration.
For example, expressing too much anger or sadness to your boss when you don’t get an promotion(晋升) may
not be in your best interest.
In general, if we want to be rational and make the best decisions, we should desire as much information
as we can get -- and information about emotions can often be especially useful.
31. What is a widespread opinion about emotions and rationality?
A. Rationality can develop emotional intelligence.
B. Emotions help to make rational decisions.
C. They play opposite roles in thinking processes.
D. Rationality is more important than emotions in decision-making.32. Why does the author mention the example in Paragraph 3?
A. To show the process of decision-making.
B. To tell us the harm of ignoring emotions.
C. To draw the line between rationality and emotions.
D. To show the importance of emotional information.
33. What should be done to make the best of emotions according to Paragraph 5?
A. Recognizing their usefulness.
B. Reflecting on the possible effect.
C. Completing the rationality tests.
D. Thinking about various situations.
34. What does the author suggest for making wise decisions?
A. gaining enough information.
B. Putting rationality at the first place.
C. Trusting direct feelings.
D. Seeking expert advice.
35.What is the best title for this passage?
A. How to Control Emotions for Better Decision-Making
B. The Role of Emotions in Effective Leadership
C. Why Ignoring Emotions Leads to Smarter Decisions
D. Balancing Emotional and Rational Thinking in Decision-Making
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
With exam pressures and anxiety at an all-time high, study stress can become a daily struggle as early asmiddle school. 36 Here are four helpful ways to get through your high school years with less
stress.
Lower your goals. No, we're not talking about being a slacker(偷懒的人). Following the truism "Lower
your goals, you'll achieve more" can help to reduce stress and boost academic success. 37
Take time for self-care. You have to give your body the means to deal with stress, and that includes healthy
food, non-harmful substances, sleep, down time and so on. 3 8 Taking time to rest from the endless
pace of everyday life and enjoy creative activities can go far in decreasing your stress levels.
39 You can divide your work into small parts that feel less difficult than looking at the big
picture. If you have an paper to write that's making you feel anxious, list each step that lead to the destination of
the paper being finished, and the task will begin to feel less challenging.
Stay balanced during exam periods. 40 No matter how hard you push yourself, nobody can keep
mind focused, and you will burn yourself out. Take short breaks for fun activities that you'll be able to go back
to your writing or studying refreshed.
A. Learn to change your thinking.
B. Take tasks one baby step at a time.
C. Fear creates and increases amounts of stress.
D. Those are some basic and almost biological needs we have.
E. Instead of aiming for the highest grade, aim to be satisfied with your performance.
F. Such pressure can break you down if you don't learn how to deal with it properly.
G. The value of taking breaks to relax during your busiest periods should be treasured.
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.
It was a beautiful day with the sun shining brightly. 41 to spend some time outdoors, I went up the
mountain with Uncle Jimmy. The mountain was not easy to climb and had tough rocks and streams on it. In
the end, tired and hot, I couldn’t go any further. 4 2 , we went back down the mountain in the end. On theway back down, Uncle Jimmy asked me a question, which 4 3 me speechless for a second: “What’s your
dream, young lady?” “I have no idea”, I answered after thinking for a while. Then he smiled and told me about h is
4 4 . He didn’t 4 5 well at school when he was a student. Although 4 6 thought he could succeed,
he knew 4 7 that his dream was to be a 4 8 . “I knew I wasn’t 4 9 when it came to studying,
so I tried to buy snacks from a nearby market and sell them after class,” he told me. After he left school, he
started selling different goods to 5 0 which one was most attractive to customers. Of course, he often
had no money in his pocket, but however challenging life was, he never gave up.
“There is no doubt that a person who puts in a great deal of 5 1 to reach his or her goal will have
good luck at some point. The meaning of life is to 5 2 your dream,” he said in a gentle voice.
That night I could not fall asleep. With my eyes wide open, I lay in bed tossing and turning asking myself,
“What’s my motivation?” I wanted to be a top student, but the hard work meant putting everything into
following my passion. If I find myself 5 3 willpower, what should I do? Leaving home early the next
morning, I climbed the mountain again all by myself. It made me think: if we don’t experience the climb,
how can we get to enjoy the scenery on the top of the mountain? At last, I reached the top and was 5 4 by the
warm breeze and sunshine. Nothing could be more 5 5 than that.
41．A．Concerned B．Eager C．Satisfied D．Unwilling
42．A．Therefore B．However C．Meanwhile D．Furthermore
43．A．left B．caused C．pushed D．brought
44．A．career B．story C．idea D．confusion
45．A．behave B．revise C．perform D．impress
46．A．somebody B．everybody C．nobody D．anybody
47．A．worker B．officer C．deliveryman D．businessman
48．A．rapidly B．directly C．shortly D．clearly
49．A．skilled B．gifted C．graceful D．knowledgeable
50．A．check out B．take out C．work out D．give out
51．A．talent B．pressure C．effort D．source52．A．follow B．change C．make D．control
53．A．requesting B．sharing C．lacking D．holding
54．A．shocked B．focused C．honored D．greeted
55．A．unexpected B．pleasant C．relaxing D．challenging
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。
A
What is the difference between a good athlete and a great one? A sports psychologist(心理学家）suggests
there 56 (be) four things that all great athletes have in common. First all great athletes love
57 (compete). They are not afraid to compete with other people. Second is their self-confidence; they
are positive about themselves and their abilities. Great athletes can also deal with stress well. They are able
to cut 58 things from their lives that add to their stress. Finally, all great athletes have the mental
strength to focus on 5 9 is most important. They set an example to all of us not only in how to play
sports well 6 0 in how to live life well.
B
Hua Mulan， 61 story has been told by generations in China, was a fighter from the Northern
Wei Dynasty(386-534). As a devoted daughter, she dressed herself as a man to serve in the army 62 place
of her father. Mulan's characteristics，such as courage，kindness and a disinterested attitude toward fame
and fortune，made 63 (she) one of the most respected historical Chinese heroines. Mulan's story
has been adapted(改编) 64 (frequent) in modern media. For example，in 1998，Disney produced a
film named Mulan，which 65 (consider) a great success by critics and the public.
第四部分 课内知识（共三节，满分25分）
第一节（共7小题; 每小题1分，满分7分）
根据语境，选择框中单词替换句中划线部分的单词或短语，使之意思一致。
提醒:请将所选答案对应的字母序号，填涂到答题卡相应位置。
A. exchange B. annoyed C. awkward D. recognized
E. athletes F. strengthen G. arrangements66. Rose always makes her friends embarrassed and anxious.
67. The country is actively seeking to expand the trade and cultural communication with China.
68. I’ve agreed to help with plans and preparations for the party so that everyone can have a good
time.
69. The exercises are designed to relax your mind and build up your muscles.
70. My mum will be cross. She’s told me a thousand times I need to become a better student.
71. Who compete in sports from different countries came to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
72. Arthur Miller is universally known as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century.
第二节 （共8小题; 每小题1分，满分8分）
根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个为多余的单词或者短
语。
challenge attract compare…with fall apart impress
apply confidence make it cheat make a difference
73. the students with the importance of environmental protection, Mr. Smith is trying
to make detailed preparations for his lecture.
74. From the story, I have learned that we should believe in ourselves and be __________ about
our future.
75. The athlete ___________________ when he dropped the title.
76. My goal is to travel to another three tourist this year, which have beautiful scenery.
77. My own problems seem unimportant _______________ other people’s.
78. The widely held view ______________ by new findings.
79. Jogging an hour every day ______________ to my health and fitness.
80. For anyone who wants to join our school basketball team, you have to send your __________before the end of the month.
第三节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
翻译: 81-83题按括号中的要求进行汉译英，84-85题进行英译汉。
81.我知道作为高中生我得更加努力地学习，学会习惯承担更多的责任。
82.乔丹的球技令人赞叹，然而他所展示的精神力量使他与众不同。（SVOC句型）
83.尽管我们肯定会有失败的时候，从失败中吸取教训是极其宝贵的。(动名词做主语)
84. Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other
than the perfect fit of the stones.
85. Obviously, students are required to ask their parents whether they can go on the school trip,
and they are also responsible for giving notice in advance if they cannot.
第五部分 写作 (满分 25分)
86. 假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Jack得知国庆期间福州成为了福建省内最受欢迎的旅游目的地
之一，因此他计划来福州旅游，请根据以下调查中福州各景点的客流量统计数据(statistics)，推荐一
个你认为旅游体验最佳的福州景点。内容包括：1、统计数据描述；2、你的推荐与理由。注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jack,
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua高一英语试题评分细则
第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CABAC 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 CCBAC 16-20 BBAAC
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40 分）
21-25 CABDB 26-30 DCABA 31-35 CDBAD 36-40 FEDBG
第三部分：语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节：完型填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BAABC 46-50 CDDBC 51-55 CACDB
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
56. are 57. competition 58. out 59. what 60. but
61. whose 62. in 63. her 64. frequently 65. was considered
第四部分 课内知识 (共三节, 满分25分)
第一节 (共7小题; 每小题1分, 满分7分)
66-72 C A G F B E D
第二节 (共8小题; 每小题1分, 满分8分)
73. To impress 74. confident 75. fell apart 76. attractions
77. compared with 78. is/was challenged 79. makes a difference 80. application
第三节 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分)
评分细则：提示词要求句型的1分，时态错误0.5分，非提示词部分的单词拼写错误每个扣0.5分；
打分以扣分进行，扣完为止。划线部分为主要得分点。81.我知道作为高中生我得更加努力地学习，学会习惯承担更多的责任。
I know I’ll have to study harder as a senior high school student and get used to being responsible for a lot
more . 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分
82.乔丹的球技令人赞叹，然而他所展示的精神力量使他与众不同。（SVOC句型）
Jordan ’ s skills were impressive , but the mental strength that he showed made him unique .
0.5分 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分
83.尽管我们肯定会有失败的时候，从失败中吸取教训是极其宝贵的。(动名词做主语)
Even though/ if we certainly fail at times, learning from our failure(s) will be extremely invaluable/
valuable.
0.5分 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分
84.Inca builders cut stones to exact sizes so that nothing was needed to hold walls together other
than the perfect fit of the stones.
印加的建筑工人将石头切割成精确的尺寸，以至于无需任何东西，仅仅凭着石头间的完美契合，即
可稳固墙体。 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分
85.Obviously, students are required to ask their parents whether they can go on the school trip, and
they are also responsible for giving notice in advance if they cannot.
显然，学生必须询问父母 是否能参与学校郊游，如果参加不了， 他们有义务 / 责任提前告知。
0.5分 0.5分 0.5分 0.5分
第五部分 写作 (满分 25分)
86. A possible version：
Dear Jack,
Excited to hear that you are planning to visit Fuzhou, one of the most popular tourist destinations during
the National Day holiday, I’d like to make a recommendation for you.
Based on the statistics, nearly half of the tourists prefer Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, while a quarter
climb Gushan Mountain. The percentage of visitors to Fujian Museum is only 10% and those exploring other
tourist attractions account for 18%. Therefore, I highly recommend you visit Three Lanes and Seven Alleys
for its long history and profound cultural background, where you can admire unique traditional architecture,
enjoy the excellent local cuisine and go shopping at the local markets.
I’m convinced that you will have a great and unforgettable travel experience here. Hope to hear from you
soon.Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
(一)评分原则：
1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定
或调整档次，最后给分。
3. 词数少于80和多于120的，从总分中减去2分。
4. 评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的连
贯性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、
美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
(二)评分标准：
第五档 (21-25分)：完全完成了试题规定的任务，完全达到了预期的写作目的
——覆盖所有内容要点。
——应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
——语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强
的语言运用能力。
——有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第四档 (16-20分): 完全完成了试题规定的任务，达到了预期的写作目的
——虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
——语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。
——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第三档 (11-15分)：基本完成了试题规定的任务，整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的
——虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档 (6-10分)：未恰当完成试题规定的任务，信息未能清楚地传达给读者
——漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。
——语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。
——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
——较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。
第一档 (1-5分)：未完成试题规定的任务，信息未能传达给读者
——明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
——语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。
——较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
——缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。
不得分 (0分)：未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或
所写内容无法看清。
听力录音材料
(Text 1)
W: I made a reservation for an early flight to Hong Kong tomorrow.
M: Really? I thought the meeting didn’t start until next Monday.
W: It doesn’t. I am going a bit early so that I can get myself organized for the big speech I have to make.
(Text 2)
M: Hello. I want to know something. Is it possible for a foreign business organization to get a loan from a
local bank?
W: I’ll refer you to the bank manager. Please hold on.
M: Sure.
(Text 3)
M: Today’s special is roasted beef and onion soup.
W: No, thanks. Just give me a coffee and chocolate cake.(Text 4)
M: Your drawings are beautiful.
W: You really think so?
M: I do. It would take me forever to draw even one of them.
W: There’s nothing to it, really.
(Text 5)
M: The printing company made a mistake, so we have to hand-correct all the brochures. There must be at least
1,000 copies.
W: Couldn’t we just send the brochures back to the printing company and get them to do the work?
M: Normally I would, but we just don’t have enough time. The conference is in two days.
(Text 6)
M: Susie, we’re planning to throw a party for Sally in Sales this Friday, which is her last day in our company.
Would you like to join us?
W: I’d love to, but I can’t. My cousin will come to see me this Friday. I promised her that I’d take her to a new
French restaurant that just opened up last Thursday.
M: Why don’t you come by to say goodbye when you finish eating? The party won’t finish until midnight. It
will be held at JJ’s, just across from Oscar Cinema.
(Text 7)
W: Hi, I’m here to pick up running shoes for myself. I’m planning to start to work out next Monday. I need
something light and comfortable.
M: Okay. This model is popular with young women. Why don’t you try them on?
W: They look great to me but I don’t like these colors. Do they come in other colors?
M: Yes, but these are the only ones we have in stock right now. If you don’t mind waiting for a couple of
days, we’d be delighted to place a special order for you. Let me give you our list for your reference.
(Text 8)
M: What subjects did you take?
W: Physics, chemistry, math and biology.
M: Do you think you’ve passed?
W: I’m sure I’ve passed, but I’m worried about what grades I’ll get. I want to study medicine at Cambridge
University, and they won’t give me a place unless I get three As and a B.M: Do you think you’ll get them?
W: I don’t know. I think I did OK, but I’m a bit worried about math.
M: When will you get your results?
W: Tomorrow. I’m really nervous.
M: And what will you do if you don’t get the grades you need?
W: I don’t want to think about it. If I don’t get into Cambridge, I suppose I’ll do another year at school and
take the exams again.
M: Well, good luck!
(Text 9)
W: Hello. This is Margaret from Atlantis International. Is this a good time to speak?
M: Yes. How can I help you?
W: I’d like to say that Mr. Chan was impressed with your skills and qualifications. We think you’re exactly
what we’re looking for and would like to offer you the position of Director of Operations.
M: That’s very good news. I have been following Atlantis International for a couple of years now, waiting for
the right position to become available.
W: That’s very good to hear. What I’m going to do now is send you an offer letter. You’ll also be contacted by
a company called Watchdog Security. They run all our background checks. How much notice do you need
to give?
M: As I told Mr. Chan last week, I have to give three weeks’ notice. That means I’ll be ready to start by the
end of the month.
W: That’s fine. I’m going to post your job offer letter now, and welcome to Atlantis International.
(Text 10)
M: Thank you for your attention. I hope you’re all looking forward to arriving at the town. I thought you might
like to know a few things while we’re still on the coach — and it’ll help to pass the time on our journey!
OK, as you know, we’re staying at the Park Hotel. We’re booked in for three nights. Now, I’m aware that
not everyone wants breakfast there, so if you do want it, you should tell the Hotel that you do the night
before. We’re making our own arrangements for dinner each evening. And then I hope you’re going to
enjoy the various activities that are lined up. However, there have been some changes since the original
program. For one, because it’s been under repair and is therefore closed to the public, we won’t be going
to the castle.
However, there’s plenty else to see, and the gardens are still open. Something we’ve been able to add to
the program is for Saturday, when a local historian will give us a lecture on famous people from the town.
To free up the time for that, we’ve changed the trip to the art gallery that was due for then on to Sunday.Well, we’re just coming into the town now, so ...
