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2024 学年第二学期浙江省精诚联盟 3 月联考
高二年级英语学科试题
考生须知：
1．本卷共8页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
选择题部分
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试
卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一
遍。
1．What is the amount of the woman’s check?
A．$100． B．$150． C．$200．
2．Who painted the man’s portraits?
A．The woman B．The man himself. C．Art students on the street.
3．How did the woman feel at the beginning?
A．Relieved. B．Anxious. C．Awkward.
4．Why can’t the woman pick up her son from school?
A．She is busy with work.
B．She is taking Katie to the park.
C．She is preparing for an important meeting.
5．What are the speakers talking about?
A．Where to hang a photograph.
B．Whether to rearrange the furniture.
C．How to make use of the space in the kitchen.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，
并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小
题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．How does the woman choose her music?
A．Follow the crowd. B．Depend on her moods. C．Choose at random.
7．Why does the woman listen to Barndoor Boys’ songs?
A．To relax. B．To calm down. C．To cheer up.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8．What is probably the woman?
A．A guide. B．A teacher. C．A gardener.
9．Where are the speakers?
A．In America. B．In Australia. C．In Canada.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the woman doing?
A．Hosting a program.
B．Conducting a job interview.
C．Broadcasting a news report.
11．What assignment does the man have now?
A．Undercover work. B．Detective work. C．Supervising investigations.
12．What does the man think of routine traffic stops?
A．Low-stress. B．Complex. C．Dangerous.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．When will the next training course for driving begin?
A．On March 16th. B．On April 23rd. C．On March 15th.
14．How long does the training course last?
A．About three weeks. B．About five weeks. C．About two months.
15．What will the man gain first in the training course?
A．Basic test taking skills.
B．Knowledge about driving.
C．Driving experience on the road.
16．What does the woman say about the driving test?
A．It is easy for the man.
B．It is hard for everyone.
C．It is difficult for beginners.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the main purpose of the passage?
A．To recommend a job.
B．To advertise a school.
C．To recruit（招募）computer programmers.
18．What is an advantage of being a computer programmer?
A．Good job prospects.
B．Flexible working conditions.
C．Plenty of training opportunities.
19．What is most attractive about the school?
A．It partners with large firms.
B．It provides evening classes.
C．It has well-trained teachers.
20．What does the speaker mean in the end?A．The present job market is competitive.
B．Doctors and lawyers are tired of their jobs.
C．Being a computer programmer is a smart career move.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Undergraduate Academic Recognition
●Honor Roll for Undergraduates
An Honor’s List for undergraduates will be calculated and generated twice a year. Undergraduate students with
a grade point average（GPA）of 3.75 or higher in each quarter will be recognized as follows:
Honor’s list:3.75-4.00
A minimum of 10 GPA quarter credits must be taken at Walden in each of the two quarters.
●Undergraduate Honor Society
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to join Walden’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a
national honor society for adult learners. Honor society invitations are extended to eligible（符合条件的）
students twice a year. Students are not required to join. Once students join the chapter, no further academic
reviews are required to maintain their membership.
To qualify for an invitation, undergraduate students must meet the following requirements:
◇A minimum of 45 institutional quarter credits earned at Walden
◇A minimum GPA of 3.75
●Undergraduate Latin Honors
Latin Honors are awarded to graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher:
◇Cum laude:3.500-3.749
◇Magna cum laude:3.750-3.899
◇Summa cum laude:3.900 and above
The Latin Honors type will appear on a student’s Walden transcripts（成绩单）. Undergraduate
students must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours at Walden University to qualify.
●Presidential Commendation for Undergraduate Academic Achievement
Walden University recognizes the significant accomplishment of undergraduate students who achieve a perfect
grade point average in their undergraduate work. Students with a perfect（4.0）GPA at the time of graduation will
receive a Presidential Commendation for Academic Achievement.
21．Which academic recognition can an undergraduate with a GPA of 3.65 get?
A．Undergraduate Latin Honors
B．Undergraduate Honor Society
C．Honor Roll for Undergraduates
D．Presidential Commendation for Academic Achievement
22．What do we know about Walden’s chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda?
A．It has members of all ages.B．It accepts new members twice a year.
C．It invites all undergraduates at Walden to join it.
D．It requires its members to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.75．
23．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A textbook. B．An exam paper.
C．A student handbook. D．An admission brochure.
B
I was a volunteer with the city of Milpitas, and was studying at mission college. One night after
going to class, I was heading home and decided to stop off at a burrito（墨西哥卷饼）restaurant. I got
my burrito and started to head for my car when I was approached by a homeless man. He was very dirty and
obviously very hungry. He asked me for some change to buy a little food. As I was pulling some change out, I had
an idea.
I asked him to follow me back into the burrito restaurant to order. He was ashamed of the way he looked and
said he did not want to go in there. But I insisted. When he finally followed me in, the people behind the counter
refused to let him in, but I told them that I was buying him dinner and he had a right to be there. After we argued
over it for a while, they finally gave in. It seemed like he was relieved a bit to be sitting at a table. I asked him to
order whatever he wanted. But he only ordered a burrito.
For someone who has been on the fringes（边缘）of society, he was very surprised at my
generosity. But to me, it was what any “human being” should do or at least offer. You had to be there
to see the look in his face. It reminded me when I was young and my mom brought out a big birthday
cake for me on my birthday, with all the candy, chocolate and goodies that we were about to eat. I think he felt
special, like he was getting attention, something that I could see he hadn’t experienced in a long time.
I often think about this story because, to me, it’s not just about helping someone out by feeding
them. It’s more about giving them the respect and dignity（尊严）of being a human being and allowing
them to feel good about themselves.
24．Why did the homeless man approach the author?
A．To ask for a lift. B．To beg for money.
C．To request a burrito. D．To seek company.
25．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Where to sit in the restaurant.
B．What to order for the homeless man.
C．Whether to buy dinner for the homeless man.
D．Whether to allow the homeless man to enter the restaurant.
26．Why does the author mention his birthday in paragraph 3?
A．To demonstrate his wonderful childhood.
B．To stress the importance of enjoying a feast.
C．To contrast his life with that of the homeless man.
D．To describe the happy feelings of the homeless man.
27．What is the thing really worth doing according to the author?A．Treating others with respect.
B．Ridding the world of hunger.
C．Encouraging acts of kindness.
D．Paying attention to the homeless.
C
A rare tornado warning was issued Tuesday for the New York City area, caused by severe thunderstorms that
rolled through the region. While it’s uncommon for tornadoes to hit major cities like New York, scientists say that
may not always be the case.
There’s no special reason why tornadoes seem to miss big cities. It just comes down to chance. “Cities are
small targets compared to vast stretches of forests, mountains or otherwise rural regions,” said Victor Gensini, a
climatologist at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. “It’s very rare for a downtown metro business district to
get hit.” But, as cities grow and developments spill beyond city limits, these areas become part of an “expanding
bull’s-eye” effect.
Though rare, tornadoes have hit big cities. In 1999, a strong tornado blew through Salt Lake City, causing one
death and at least 81 injuries. In 2000,a tornado struck downtown Fort Worth, Texas, killing two people. And in
2008, a powerful tornado struck downtown Atlanta, killing one person and becoming the first on record to strike
that city center.
“These are very low probability events, but if and when they occur, they will likely be devastating.”
Gensini said. Part of the danger of a tornado hitting an urban area is the huge amount of debris（残骸）
such a storm would generate. “The big thing that you need to worry about is flying glass. There’s a lot more
glass in New York City than in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where I live,” said Patrick Marsh, a meteorologist.
In big cities like Chicago or New York City, there’s also a lot of tightly packed buildings, which could result in
power cuts that affect a greater percentage of the local population, he added. But these increased risks don’t
necessarily mean urban tornadoes will be more deadly. “In big cities, most of the structures are concrete or metal,
so you have a lot of structures that the vast majority of tornadoes are not going to be able to break through,” Marsh
said.
28．Why is it uncommon for tornadoes to hit major cities?
A．It is a matter of choice. B．It is a matter of probability.
C．It is due to the efforts of scientists D．It is due to the development of cities.
29．What does the author want to show by giving the examples of tornadoes in paragraph 3?
A．Tornadoes can strike big cities.
B．Tornadoes can cause deaths in big cities.
C．Tornadoes in big cities are quite powerful.
D．Tornadoes in big cities are rarely recorded.
30．What does the underlined word “devastating” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Predictable. B．Regular. C．Destructive. D．Special.
31．What does Marsh think of most of the buildings in big cities?
A．They are unsafe to live in. B．They are elegantly designed.
C．They are too crowded together. D．They are able to resist most tornadoes.D
You want a potential partner to become attracted to you. If asked, should you say you’re interested in him or
her? Perhaps, the best option would be to let him or her know you are interested. How can they know otherwise? Or
perhaps, you should play a form of hard to get and tell him or her that you are not interested. After all, maybe we
want more what we can’t have.
A wide range of research suggests that the better option would be to let him or her know you are interested. In
short, we tend to like people who we know like us. But, interestingly, according to a recent research published in
Psychological Science, an even better choice might be to not let the other person know one way or the other.
In this study, participants viewed Facebook profiles（简介）of several people. Participants were told
that the people in the profiles were either interested in them, not interested in them, or that it was unsure
if they were interested in them.
Results found that people were more interested in the person in the Facebook profile if they thought the
person was interested in them, than if they thought they were not. But, the Facebook profiles that were considered
most attractive were the ones in which the profile’s owner may or may not have been interested in the participant.
We have all heard that playing hard to get can work, but we also know that this could backfire. And we all
have heard that we tend to like people who like us, but we also know that a little mystery is appealing.
I imagine some readers at this point thinking, "God, this sounds like playing games. And, I hate that!"I am
thinking the same thing, but I think it is important to realize these are first impressions and very early stages of
attraction. At some point（dates later）, not knowing where the other person stands could be incredibly
frustrating. It would be interesting to see the effects of uncertainty on attraction in more long-term relationships.
32．According to the recent research, which is the best option when asked the question in paragraph 1?
A．Admit our interest. B．Ignore the question.
C．Leave it up in the air. D．Pretend to be uninterested.
33．What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
A．A doubt about the research methods.
B．An explanation of the research results.
C．The complexity of the research process.
D．The application of the research findings.
34．What is the author’s attitude toward the research findings?
A．Unclear. B．Dismissive. C．Doubtful. D．Approving.
35．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Uncertainty Fuels Attraction
B．Playing Hard to Get No Longer Works
C．Tips on Being Mysterious in a Relationship
D．Secrets to a Healthy Long-term Relationship
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。
There is a moment of awe（敬畏）that washes over you when you step into a forest. Century-old
trees tower above, sunlight twinkling through them. Birds tweet. 36 How peaceful! Decades ofresearch has shown that “forest bathing” is good for your health. Here is how you can gain health benefits
from it.
Find a location where you’re surrounded by trees.
37 But if you live far away from one or don’t have the means to get there, any place that has a lot of
trees and quiet spaces will do.
Set aside a good amount of time.
To gain the ultimate rewards of forest bathing, plan to spend two to six hours in the woods, says Qing Li, a
researcher on forest bathing. 38 Another study found that participants who walked in the forest for two
hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon saw an increase in anti-cancer proteins and immune（免
疫的）cells.
3 9
Your forest bathing session is not the time to squeeze（挤）in your hard exercise. Instead, it is
about calming down your nervous system and reducing your heart rate and blood pressure. If you exert
yourself too much physically, your tiredness will reduce the effect of forest bathing.
Breathe in the scents of the forest
Many of the benefits of forest bathing come when we breathe in the chemicals that trees release into the air,
called phytoncides. They can reduce our stress hormones and increase our levels of white-blood cells known as
natural killer cells. What if you can’t make it to a forest? 4 0
A．Aim to reduce heart rate.
B．Engage in gentle exercise on a regular basis.
C．Forest bathing is a magical way to explore nature.
D．The ideal place to forest bathe is, well, in a forest.
E．The scent of fallen leaves and ancient soil fills the air.
F．Dr. Li says you could try spreading tree-based essential oils at home.
G．His research showed forest bathing for that amount of time helped boost immunity.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In January, an abandoned（被抛弃的）dog wandered onto the property of Mr. Amos Lacey. His
daughter, Doris, was out shoveling（铲）snow when she 4 1 the dog and took it inside.
Because the roads were too 42 for travel, Mr. Lacey couldn’t take the dog to the pound（走
失猫狗收容所）right away. He 4 3 to let it sleep in the basement.
Four days passed and the dog did not 44 . It never cried in the night. It didn’t 45 anything in
the basement. It wouldn’t follow Doris up the basement steps unless it was 46 . It was a good dog.
A week had gone by, but Doris didn’t 47 the dog. She knew her parents made so little money that
48 a pet was out of the question, and that the dog would 49 go to the pound when the snow stopped.
Nine days after the dog had arrived, the weather 50 , and Mr. Lacey drove the dog to the 51
.Doris cried herself to sleep, feeling a deep sense of 52 . When she woke up, her parents were drinking
coffee. 53 , Doris entered the kitchen. Mr. Lacey looked at her and said, “You’d better feed that dog beforeit dies of 5 4 .”
Overjoyed, Doris threw her arms around her father, and then 5 5 to her little dog.
41．A．fed B．spotted C．walked D．trained
42．A．dangerous B．narrow C．dirty D．crowded
43．A．agreed B．refused C．happened D．regretted
44．A．adapt B．quit C．complain D．move
45．A．come across B．care for C．pick up D．tear up
46．A．blamed B．forgotten C．threatened D．invited
47．A．accompany B．rescue C．name D．accept
48．A．visiting B．picking C．abandoning D．keeping
49．A．frequently B．definitely C．occasionally D．usually
50．A．cleared up B．held on C．cooled down D．heated up
51．A．pet store B．dog park C．animal shelter D．training center
52．A．fear B．shame C．loss D．shock
53．A．Unexpectedly B．Unwillingly C．Curiously D．Hopefully
54．A．hunger B．sorrow C．boredom D．tiredness
55．A．bowed B．dragged C．gestured D．rushed
非选择题部分
注意：将答案写在答题纸上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节 语法填空（10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
From old clothes and books to furniture, young people in China are following the trend of trading second-hand
goods.
A Beijing resident surnamed Zhang, 56 lives in Haidian District, decided to move as her rental
contract 57 （near）its end. She recently put up large appliances such as refrigerators for sale on second-
hand e-commerce platforms. “Buying and selling second-hand products is an environmentally friendly lifestyle,”
Zhang said. “These products are 5 8 good quality and relatively inexpensive.”
Zhang represents a growing number of young people in China who view eco-friendly consumption as a 5 9
（favor）choice. According to a report on China’s e-commerce green development, people born in the 1990s and
2000s exhibit a notably 6 0 （high）understanding of “green consumption” compared to other age groups.
Xianyu, one of China’s largest second-hand goods trading platforms, has over 100 million users, with post-95s
61 （account）for almost half of its users, and they earned 62 average of 2,700 yuan each on Xianyu in
2023．
Now, second-hand trading covers almost all consumer goods 63 （category）, with a trading
volume exceeding（超过）I trillion yuan in 2020．The volume 64 （expect）to exceed 3 trillion
yuan by 2025．However, experts said the second-hand economy is still in its early stages and requires
practical measures such as filling policy gaps, improving recycling systems, and exploring new trade routes 65
（expand）the market for green consumption.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你以“健康饮食”为主题写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1．青少年饮食现状；
2．你的看法；
3．提出建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My Views on Healthy Eating
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。
I was an angry teenager in my first year of college. My anger was focused - I was annoyed by my father’s
direction and correction.
One day I had a serious fight with my father. I saw him as controlling me and wanted to break
free. He saw me as rebellious（叛逆的）and tried to exercise his authority. We both exploded in shouts.
I stormed out of the house and took my bus to school, my mind racing with angry thoughts about my
father.
As I ran toward the classroom, suddenly I realized I didn’t have the assignment that was due: a thought card.
This class was taught by Dr. Sidney Simon, who required that every Tuesday we bring in a card with our name and
the date on it. As for what’s on the rest of the card, that’s up to us. We could write a thought, a feeling, a question or
just plain anything and he would return the cards to us every Wednesday. Dr. Simon took the cards seriously,
challenging us to think, and to think deeply.
Just outside the classroom, I took a card from my notebook. Desperate（急切的）for something to
write, I could only think about the fight I’d just had with my dad. “I am the son of an idiot（白痴）!”
I wrote and then rushed into the room. I handed my card to Dr. Simon and took my seat. The moment I sat
down, I panicked. What had I done? Oh, no! I didn’t mean to let that out.
The next day in class, Dr. Simon began giving back the cards. I got mine with trembling hands. “What does
the ‘son of an idiot’ do with the rest of his life?” it read. This simple question hit me like a ton of bricks. I had
spent a lot of time hanging out in the student union cafeteria talking with other young men about the problems we
had because of our parents. No one challenged anyone to take responsibility for themselves. We thought it was all
our parents’ fault.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；2．请按如下格式作答。
Dr. Simon’s question got right to the heart of the issue: Whose problem is it?___________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________I didn’t go to the student union that day and went straight home.____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
2024 学年第二学期浙江省精诚联盟 3 月联考
高二年级英语学科参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5BCBAA 6-10BCACA 11-15 CCABB 16-20 CBABC
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）
21-23ABC 24-27BDDA 28-31 BACD 32-35CBDA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 EDGAF
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BAACD46-50DCDBA51-55CCBAD
第二节 语法填空（10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．who 57．neared 58．of 59．favorable/ favourable 60．higher
61．accounting 62．an 63．categories 64．is expected 65．to expand
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
My Views on Healthy Eating
Hello, everyone! Today, I’d like to discuss the importance of healthy eating. Many teenagers today are
consuming excessive amounts of fast food, sugary drinks and snacks, leading to issues like obesity and low energy
levels. In my opinion, a balanced diet is crucial for our physical and mental well-being, as well as academic
performance.
To address this, I suggest adding more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into our meals, which provide
essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that boost our immune system and energy. Additionally, replacing sugary
drinks with water can also make a significant difference. Let’s take small but meaningful steps toward a healthier
lifestyle today!
Thank you!
【审题关注点】
1．英语课上→不能写Dear teachers
2．一分钟→不能太长，长篇大论要看语言水平，确实好才能给高分
3．演讲→要注意演讲稿的格式：开头的问候和结尾（Thanks for listening./ Thank you!）都要有，如果都
没有的扣1分
4．结构要清晰：文章三部分（现状描述、个人看法和建议措施）确保逻辑连贯5．第一段要开门见山，亮出主题；提建议时要适当说明原因；在结尾处可以发出呼吁，鼓励大家采取行
动，体现演讲的感染力，但没有也关系不大
第二节（满分25分）
Dr. Simon’s question got right to the heart of the issue: Whose problem is it? At first, I felt defensive, still
wrapped up in my anger towards my controlling father. But gradually, I began to see things differently. I realized
that I had created a life in which I was not a central figure! Dr. Simon’s question challenged me to confront my own
responsibility in the situation. It wasn’t about how terrible my father was or how much control he had over me; it
was about what I would make of myself despite, or perhaps because of, my circumstances. Suddenly, my righteous
anger toward my father and the blame game in the student union cafeteria felt shallow and childish.
I didn’t go to the student union that day and went straight home. My father was sitting in the living room. The
atmosphere was tense, the earlier conflict hanging in the air. After hesitating for a moment, I took a deep breath, sat
down across from my father and began to speak, calmly. Instead of controlling, I saw him as concerned and caring.
Surprisingly, there were no shouts or angry words throughout the conversation. Gradually, I noticed a shift not only
in our relationship but also within myself. I went from constant anger to become someone who was energized,
excited, purposeful and even joyful. And it all started with a simple question.
听力原文
Text 1
W: I’d like to cash this check. Please put one hundred dollars into my bank account, and I’ll take the remaining fifty
in cash.
M: Okay. Your account balance is now three hundred dollars. Here’s a fifty-dollar bill. Have a nice day.
Text2
M: You really see all sorts of things on the streets of Paris. In fact, you can even have a drawing of yourself right on
the street. The art students do it to practice their skills.
W: Did you have your portrait done there?
M: Yeah, I did. In fact, I had it done twice!
Text3
W: I have this huge essay that’s due tomorrow, and I haven’t even started it.
M: You’re in luck. There’s supposed to be a big snowstorm tonight. I bet school will get cancelled and you’ll get an
extra day.
W: Really? That would be fantastic!
Text4
M: Let’s go to the park after you pick me up from school today! I want to go on the swings.
W: I’m sorry, sweetie. Mommy has a meeting this afternoon. But your sister Katie will pick you up, and maybe she
could take you.
Text5
W: I think I’ll hang this photograph in the living room.
M: Well, I think it’ll look better in the kitchen. There’s that huge space between the cupboard and the refrigerator.
Or how about right here in the dining room?
W: I still think the living room is best.Text6
M: You’ve got a lot of songs in your cellphone. What kind of music do you usually listen to?
W: It’s hard to say. Different music for different moods.
M: For example?
W: Well, when I feel sad or I’m a little blue, I like listening to Barndoor Boys. A lot of people don’t like country
music, but I like it. It cheers me up.
Text7
M: Wait for me! Wait! Sorry, I’m late, everyone. I couldn’t find my guidebook.
W: Well, now that we’re all here, we can begin. Our first stop this morning will be Stanley Park. Stanley Park is
one of the most beautiful places in Vancouver.
M: Sorry. Did you say Stanley Park? I wonder where Stanley Park is. There must be a map in here somewhere.
W: Stanley Park is right in the center of Vancouver. It’s a popular place for people who live here and for visitors.
M: Oh, yes! It says here that it has a wonderful rose garden and a zoo for children.
W: Uh, right.
Text8
W: Welcome to our program, Mr. Smith.
M: Thank you.
W: Mr. Smith, how long have you been a police officer?
M: I’ve been a police officer for thirty years.
W: Thirty years? And you’ve had different types of assignments on the police force, I guess.
M: Yeah, I’ve done everything from patrol to undercover work to detective work, and now I’m supervising
investigations.
W: Mr. Smith, I think most people would say that being a police officer is a very stressful job. Would you agree?
M: Yes, but it depends on your assignment. I guess the biggest part of the stress is the fear factor, the fear of the
unknown.
W: What do you mean, Mr. Smith?
M: Well, in patrol work, you don’t know from moment to moment who you are talking to or what their reaction is
going to be to justify your presence. Let’s say, for example, a patrol officer stops someone for a traffic violation. It
seems as though that would be a very low-stress situation. However, many police officers injured during routine
traffic stops.
Text 9
M: Excuse me, madam.
W: Yes, sir. May I help you?
M: Well, I want to get some information about the next training course for driving.
W: Sure. What can I tell you?
M: Can you tell me exactly the starting and finishing date of the course, please?
W: Of course. It begins on March 16th and ends on April 23rd.
M: Right, and any detailed information?
W: Well, for the first 15 days, you will have to learn some basic knowledge about driving from the book. Then for
the next half month, you can learn to drive a car on the road. For the last week, you have to get ready for drivingtests before you get a driving license.
M: Are the tests difficult?
W: Well, it depends. If you have some driving experience, it’s much easier for you. But if not, you will have to
study hard at it.
M: Right. Do you have a fixed timetable for the course?
W: Here you are.
M: That’s OK. Then I will come just on March 15．See you then.
W: Right. Bye.
Text 10
Are you tired of your job and want to do something different? Do you long to find work that both interests you
and pays well? If you answered yes to the questions, we have a suggestion to make: why not train to become a
computer programmer?
The world is becoming increasingly computer-based, so there is a great demand for computer programmers.
Every day, employers call our school and ask us to send them more students. They want well-trained people to
work in their large firms. You could soon be working in the high-tech field of computers and running the office.
This is your big chance. Just think about the pay. You’ll be earning a lot of money every year. There’s the respect
you’ll get from your friends and family when they discover that you work with computers. So what are you waiting
for?
Best of all, our school offers night classes, so you can continue your present job while training at night. You
have nothing to lose. Don’t forget that doctors and lawyers wanting to change their jobs also come here to learn.
Perhaps they know something that you don’t.
