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兰州一中 2024-2025-1 学期期末考试试题
高二英语
说明：本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷非选择题两部分。满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。答
案写在答题卡上，交题时只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，请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．Where is Matthew now?
A．In a car. B．In a garden. C． At a party.
2．What are the speakers probably doing?
A．Discussing a biology project.
B．Applying to universities.
C．Signing up for classes.
3．What does the man suggest the woman do?
A．Count calories. B．Work out regularly. C．Get a private trainer.
4．What will Catherine do next Saturday?
A．Invite some students to her house.
B．Attend a sports event.
C．Design some posters.
5．Why doesn’t the woman look good?
A．She had a high fever.
B．She drank too much water.
C．She was exposed to the sun for too long.
第二节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项
中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各
小题将给出 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 man sound at the beginning of the conversation?
A．Worried. B．Relaxed. C．Surprised.
7．What does the man probably do now?
A．He’s a writer. B．He’s a teacher. C．He’s a doctor.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8．What does the girl want from his father?
A．A Christmas gift. B．Some cash. C．Some make-up products.
9．What do we know about Emily and Grace?
A．They are the girl’s classmates.
B．They invited the girl to go shopping.
C．They bought some new beauty products.
兰州一中高二年级期末英语试卷 第 1 页 共 8 页10．What is the man’s suggestion for his daughter?
A．Working on building confidence.
B．Saving money for Christmas.
C．Working part-time to earn money.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where does the conversation take place?
A．At an airport. B．In a hotel. C． At a tourist attraction.
12．Which country is the man from?
A．France. B．Monaco. C． Abu Dhabi
13．Why did the man leave his hometown?
A．To do business. B．To go on vacation. C．To pursue education abroad.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Salesman and consumer.
B．Lawyer and client.
C．Restaurant owner and diner.
15．How did the woman probably feel at first?
A．Uneasy. B．Regretful. C．Thrilled.
16．What color is the woman’s phone?
A．Black. B．Pink. C．White.
17．What photo does the woman have on her phone’s home screen?
A．A picture of her cat.
B．A picture of her on the beach.
C．A picture of her and her sister.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18．What should students do after they find the musical instrument they like?
A．Find Ms. Anderson.
B．Contact their parents.
C．Discuss with band members.
19．Why does the speaker recommend learning a musical instrument?
A．It helps with social skills.
B．It improves students’ academic performance.
C．It teaches students how to practice and read music.
20．What is the fee for playing the guitar per year?
A．$50. B．$60. C．$70.
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）
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Memorial Day is a time that many associate with a slower pace affording, maybe, a little more free time
to read. We asked some of our regular book reviewers what titles they are most looking forward to reading
this summer. Here's what they said.
The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende Time's Mouth by Edan Lepucki
When I learned that the novel has Nogales, Time’s Mouth is a story by The New York
Arizona, where I was born, as its backdrop, I put it on Times bestselling author Edan Lepucki, about
the top of my reading list. It shapes romanticism mothers, memories, what we inherit(继承) and what
兰州一中高二年级期末英语试卷 第 2 页 共 8 页around social political history. I’m extremely eager to we choose to keep. It’s set in the New Age world of
find what she discovers in our borderlands. California featuring time travel, life force and
—Marcela Davison Avilés psychoanalysis.
—Lily Meyer
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Witness by Jamel Brinkley
Elizabeth Acevedo has won the book world’s most Jamel Brinkley’s first publication, A Lucky Man,
desired prizes, including the National Book Award was one of the best books of 2018, which looks at
and Carnegie Medal for The Poet X. Family Lore, her family, identity and desire. His follow-up collection
first novel for adults, is an American drama and one of contains stories about people who choose to speak on
her most personal creations-- inspired in part by her behalf of others. Brinkley is extremely talented,
eight aunts and interest in how culture and traditions making this one of the year's most desired works of
are made. American fiction.
— Carole Bell —Michael Schaub
21．Why does Avilés choose The Wind Knows My Name?
A. It has a bond with her.
B. It is based on a true story.
C. It evaluates social politics.
D. It tells the history of Nogales.
22．Whose work is partly inspired by relatives?
A. Isabel Allende’s. B. Edan Lepucki’s.
C. Elizabeth Acevedo’s. D. Jamel Brinkley’s.
23．What do we know about Witness?
A. It is the best book of the year. B. It is Brinkley’s second book.
C. It mainly talks about modern life. D. It contains many family stories.
B
Virginia Hislop receives a master’s degree in the 2024 diploma ceremony at the age of 105. When she
started at the GSE in 1936-- then the Stanford University School of Education-- her plan was to get her
bachelor's of education, which she did in 1940, and obtain her master's of education so she could teach,
which she started directly after.
However, just after completing her coursework and just before turning in her final thesis, her
then-boyfriend George Hislop, a GSE student in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), got called in to
serve during World War II, prompting the pair to get married and Virginia Hislop to leave campus before
graduating.
Now, 83 years after leaving campus and living in service to learning, Hislop returned to Stanford to
finish what she started and receive her graduate degree. Looking back on her career, Hislop credits her time
at Stanford and the things she’s learned from community partners along the way for her ability to impact
students. “I think I did good things for our local school system and I helped broaden it out,” she said. “For
me, this degree is an appreciation of the many years I've put in working for the schools in the Yakima area
and on different boards.”
At the Diploma ceremony, GSE Dean Daniel Schwartz concurred, saying Hislop “led a life of
tremendous educational accomplishment.” Her fellow graduates and their families gave her a standing
ovation. When Hislop rose from her seat, dressed in cap and gown, to walk across the stage and receive her
master's hood(兜 帽 ), the applause roared once again. She greeted Schwartz on stage and was handed
her
diploma. She smiled for the cameras. Her grand kids and great-grand kids waved and cheered. “My
goodness,” Hislop said. “I’ve waited a long time for this.”
兰州一中高二年级期末英语试卷 第 3 页 共 8 页24．When did Virginia Hislop leave campus to marry and how old was she?
A. 1940；21 B. 1940；22 C. 1941；21 D. 1941；22
25．Why did Virginia Hislop decide to return to Stanford?
A. She was inspired by her family.
B. She needed her master's of education to teach.
C. She benefited from it as a teacher.
D. She wanted to achieve her original learning goals.
26．What does the underlined word "ovation" in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Welcome. B. Salute. C. Applause. D. Farewell.
27．Which of the following can best summarize the text?
A. A lifelong learning story. B. An inspirational women story.
C. A teacher's education story. D. A respected old lady's story.
C
Coral reefs(珊瑚礁) are filled with a diverse range of fish. Some fish are more beautiful to humans than
others, and many people firmly believe that beautiful fish deserve more conservation than the uglier species.
Is the “firm belief” true? You can get the answer from a new paper published in the journal PLOS Biology.
Researchers showed 481 photographs of ray-finned reef fish to 13,000 members of the public. With that
data, they then trained a computer model to generate predictions for additional 4,400 photographs of 2,417 of
the most common reef fish species. They next compared the aesthetic rating (美学等级) of each species with
other characteristics, including evolutionary history, distinctiveness from other fish, conservation status and
importance to fisheries.
After analyzing the numbers, researchers found that the fish humans rated as the most beautiful tended to
be less ecologically and evolutionarily distinct. Prettier fish were also more likely to be listed as species of
“least concern” on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
On the contrary, the fish that humans found to be the least attractive were the most ecologically and
evolutionarily distinct, and they were more likely to be listed as “threatened” on the IUCN Red List.
Unattractive species also tended to be more important to commercial fisheries, which put them at higher risk
for overfishing.
“The less attractive species have the highest ecological distinctiveness, and thus provide the highest
diversity of ecological functions,” the researchers write in the paper. “We need to pay more attention to the
extinction risk of the less attractive fish species, or that might have overlooked effects on reef ecosystem
functioning.”
“Therefore, to minimize the impact of aesthetic biases, scientists, conservation groups and policymakers
may need to change how they communicate about wildlife,” the researchers write. “Making people more
aware of the roles uglier fish play in reef ecosystems could help them gain more support.”
28．What did the researchers do for their research?
A. They rated all the photos on their own. B. They hunted for reef fish in coral reefs.
C. They stayed underwater to monitor fish. D. They used a computer to predict ratings.
29．What does the researchers’ analysis suggest?
A. The research is a failure. B. Fish’s role in nature is equal.
C. The “firm belief” isn’t true. D. Uglier fish are less important.
30．What is the researchers’ advice?
A. Building natural reserves worldwide for uglier fish.
B. Making an attempt to raise people's aesthetic levels.
C. Raising awareness about the appearance of uglier fish.
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D. Educating people on uglier fish’s ecological importance.
31．What might be the best title for the text?
A. Uglier Fish Are Facing Extinction B. Coral Reefs Rely on Various Fish
C. Uglier Fish Need More Protection D. Aesthetic Biases Put Reef Fish in Danger
D
A culture’s values can be mirrored by its humour. Humour has been evaluated by many great minds
such as Thomas Hobbes, who disliked humour, and thought laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising
from sudden thought of feeling far better than others. He thought humour to be a negative quality of human
narrow-mindedness.
However, Mordechai Gordon, PhD of Education, insists that humour allows us to view the world from
an angle that is amusing rather than serious. I agree with Gordon. Learning to look at the world through
humour is important.
In the United States, every four years an election occurs. Without humour as a way to express their
feelings, how would Americans be willing to support the election? Television shows like The Daily Show
have become important parts of American culture. They are affecting the masses by unconsciously inputting
politics into their minds. They make politics fun.
Of course, politics is only one type of humour. Social humour helps people through the twists and turns
of the human condition. American pop culture promotes an unhealthy self-image. On the topic of self-image,
Hari Kondabolu stands out. He has a joke about the popular musical group The Pussycat Dolls, describing
their hit song Don’t Cha as a negative representation of women. He points out the obvious offence in
American culture.
A study from Loyola University Maryland has shown that humour is one determining factor in selecting a
partner. Among other things, people look for an outstanding funny bone in a potential partner.
Of course, humour is not always used for good purposes. Humour can be linked to vulgarity(粗俗) and
racism, but, like everything else, it has the potential to unite human beings by allowing us to laugh at
ourselves, our failures and our connections with one another.
Though life may seem tough and depressing at times, all I have to do is look in the mirror at my increased
wrinkles(皱纹) to know that there is comedy out there that even Chaplin wasn't aware of. With that in mind,
remember to laugh with humanity.
32.What did Hobbes think of humour?
A.It resulted in the narrow-mindedness of human beings.
B.It was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better.
C.It had the power to mirror personal glory and national values.
D.It made people view the world from another angle.
33.What is the author's attitude towards political humour?
A.Worried. B.Disappointed. C.Curious. D.Appreciative.
34.How is the fourth paragraph mainly developed?
A.By describing the process. B.By giving an example.
C.By comparing. D.By classifying.
35.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A.Chaplin wasn’t aware of being laughed at.
B.The author feels helpless and sad about getting older.
C.Never be the one who laughs at other people.
D.The author is determined to face life with a sense of humour.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
兰州一中高二年级期末英语试卷 第 5 页 共 8 页
A=}#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。
When we feel empathy(共情), we are able to see the world from another person's perspective (视角).
36 . Here are several top empathy examples.
Sense someone's emotions. A highly empathetic person is in tune with others' non-verbal cues, like
body language. 37 . They can also sense feelings such as sadness, happiness, or anger before
it's expressed. These individuals are sensitive to the emotions of those around them, which allows them to
experience greater empathy, including feeling others' pain and sadness.
Imagine yourself in someone's situation. Empathy is about being able to understand how someone else
feels by putting yourself in their position. 38 . People who have faced personal pain often good
at this, as their lived experiences help them understand others' emotions. In contrast, a privileged person may
feel sympathy but struggle to connect emotionally, as they have not faced similar tough situations in their
own lives.
Feel strongly for people who share your identity. 39 . This is because we understand their
feelings from our own past. We can also envision ourselves in their situation in the future. For instance, a
person of color witnessing another person of color being mistreated by the police not only recognizes the
social injustice but also feels anger because it affects their group. They might fear that they could be in the
same situation next week.
Taking the time to listen to someone and show that we understand their experiences can reduce stress,
build trust, and strengthen community. 40 . This is because they allow us to see things from
another person's perspective. By using these statements, we can connect more deeply with others and create a
more compassionate world.
A. We know the feeling ourselves.
B. Empathy statements are helpful in resolving conflicts.
C. They notice these cues as indicators of emotional states.
D. These are the sorts of people who are usually highly empathetic.
E. You can relate to their feelings because you've experienced them before.
F. We tend to empathize more with people who share similar life experiences.
G. This can lead to a deeper understanding of their experience and a proper response.
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）
You can imagine how novel we found it when my school began offering cooking as part of the
curriculum (课程). As a growing boy, I seemed to be 41 all day long. And the good news was that we
could 42 what we cooked. I immediately signed up.
At the beginning of the first class, I 43 slowly with a classic, boiled egg alone. To a teenage boy,
the boiled egg might seem like a no-brainer. I was feeling 44 and excited.
Then the class was divided into teams to 45 the complex and challenging dish—Rodeo Stuffed
Hot Dogs. The 46 proceeded satisfactorily. Even the baking seemed to progress as 47 . But my
team ran into 48 when we turned on the broiler ( 烤 箱 ) to brown our hot dogs. It really wasn’t
our 49 . The members of another group were busy 50 their hot dogs out from the oven and placing
them on the table to cool. They 51 good, making our mouths water. We gathered closely together
around those tasty hot dogs, and we were all 52 … until a cloud of black smoke rising from our oven
suddenly 53 our masterpieces.
兰州一中高二年级期末英语试卷 第 6 页 共 8 页All our previous efforts were wasted. 54 , we were regarded as that day’s heroes. The sense
of 55 that came from creating a dish promoted a positive relationship with food and willingness to try
new things.
41． A.ignorant B.sleepy C.hungry D.greedy
42． A.display B.exchange C.market D.have
43． A.took off B.started off C.called off D.put off
44． A.nervous B.confident C.bored D.relaxed
45． A.recommend B.appreciate C.evaluate D.make
46． A.preparation B.cooking C.competition D.course
47． A.involved B.intended C.copied D.pictured
48． A.trouble B.pressure C.tease D.resistance
49． A.dish B.task C.fault D.cooker
50． A.pulling B.giving C.putting D.working
51． A.tasted B.felt C.sounded D.smelled
52． A.drawn B.cheated C.beaten D.refused
53． A.comprised B.ended C.perfected D.saved
54． A.Moreover B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.Still
55． A.achievement B.security C.excitement D.responsibility
第二节（共 10 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）或所给单词的正确形式
In November 2023, China launched a three-year action plan to promote the use of bamboo as a
replacement 56. plastic. Actually, I 57. (use) bamboo products more often over
the years.
The look and feel of bamboo are absolutely above and beyond plastic, but there must be more positive
aspects to bamboo other than just aesthetics(美学). When compared to 58. (healthy) plastic,
bamboo is a highly renewable, natural material that is biodegradable( 可 生 物 降 解 的 ) and
59. (become) the "green gold" of modern times in recent years because it has so many good
qualities. 60. (live) in a time when most of our homes are filled with plastic, I think it's time to
wake up to the green alternative and realize its full potential as a planet protector.
This super-powered plant is actually a grass and looks like a weed in terms of 61.
quickly
it can grow and where 62. can live. The production costs of bamboo are extremely
low due to
the easy 63. (available) of this material, and it requires almost zero
adjustment
64. (make) when people produce bamboo products. From household objects to
decorative
settings, the quantity of uses that bamboo has goes beyond your wildest dreams and I'd love
to see it becoming more popular 65. time goes on.
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，你校英文报增设了一个主题为 Humour 的新版块，正在面向全校学生招聘编辑。
请你给负责人 Chris 写一封应聘邮件，内容包括：
1．你对工作内容的理解；
2．你能胜任的理由。
注意： 1．写作词数为 80 个左右；
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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。
The event that stands out in Tom's memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years
old. He
was at home with his elder sister Jane. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices.
At first he
thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became
loud, but
he soon realized this time it was different.
"Quick！Quick！Remove the motorcycles from the shop." someone yelled.
Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat to
investigate, a
thick cloud of smoke greeted him, The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running
and crying.
Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. Jane and Tom rushed
out
of the door and went along the corridor through the smoke.
They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stopped in her
track.
She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was
doing, but he
followed suit.
Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s who lived next door to them. They called her
Auntie
Makcik. Jane began banging on Makcik's door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened
around them,
Tom could see many of their neighbors—some still in their pajamas—running for safety. The
thought of fear
crossed his mind.
"She may have run for safety like everyone else！ " Tom said. However, Jane refused to give
up and
said," I know Makcik is still inside." Jane was familiar with Makcik's daily routine and was
certain she
would still be sleeping. She pounded the door. "Go downstairs. Go now！ Go！"注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Tom noticed the flame was reaching up.
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_________兰州一中 2024-2025-1 学期期末考试试题
高二英语 答案
1-5 B C A B C 6-10 C A B C A 11-15 B B C C A 16-20 B A A C C
21-23 A C B 24-27 D D C A 28-31 D C D C 32-35 B D B D 36-40 G C E F B
41-45 C D B B D 46-50 A B A C A 51-55 D A B D C
56. for； 57. have been using； 58. unhealthy； 59. has become； 60. Living；
61. how； 62.it； 63. availability； 64. to be made； 65. as
写作第一节（略）
写作第二节
Tom noticed the flame was reaching up. Frozen with fear, he stood rooted to the spot. He comprehended
the gravity of the situation and held Jane's hand tightly. By then, both of them were coughing and their eyes
were stinging. Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes. Tom
begged Jane to run for safety as quickly as possible. Jane tried to shield her nose from the choking smoke and
shook her head. She kept pounding against the door. Tom burst out crying.
Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. A sense of strength immediately replaced the
mounting fear and anxiety in Jane's mind. She told them Makcik must be still in the room. They forced the door
open with all their might. Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious. She was carried downstairs. And
then some neighbours rushed her to the hospital, where she finally came to herself. People in the neighbourhood
felt relieved. Jane and Tom's joy was immense.
解析： 本文以人物为线索展开,叙述了 10 的汤姆和他的姐姐清晨发现所住的公寓发生火灾,简和汤姆冲出门
,穿过烟雾沿着走廊走去,他们正朝走廊尽头的楼梯走去,这时简停住了脚步。她转过身,简突然想起了住在他
们隔壁的那位 70 多岁的老妇人。
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容"汤姆注意到火焰正在蔓延"可知,第一段可描写简和汤姆救人的艰辛过程。
②由第二段首句内容"幸运的是,一些路过的邻居停了下来,并提供了帮助"可知,第二段可描写在邻居的帮助
下,那位 70 多岁的老妇人获救以及简和汤姆的心情。
2.续写线索：恐惧—汤姆祈求离开危险区域—简坚持敲门—邻居帮忙,破门而入将 70 多岁的老妇人台下楼梯
送往医院—简和汤姆的心情
3.词汇激活
努力做某事：try to do sth/struggle to do sth
取代：replace/take the place of
突然大哭：burst out crying/burst into tears
无意识的：unconscious/insensible
巨大的：enormous/immense
[高分句型 1]. Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes.（由
though 引导的让步状语从句）
[高分句型 2]. And then some neighbours rushed her to the hospital, where she finally came to herself. ； ；
（where 引导的非限制性定语从句）英语听力原文
Text 1
W: Matthew, have you set off for the graduation party?
M: Hello, Kate. I’m weeding in the garden right now.
W: Oh, I was expecting that you were driving to the party. I’ll call you later.
Text 2
M: All right, dear. Pick two daily courses that you want. For example, if you want this biology course, click here.
W: Got it. But should I choose the morning or afternoon classes?
M: Well, it’s really up to you!
Text 3
W: I’m trying to lose weight but nothing seems to be working. I’ve tried Yoga and swimming.
And I’m thinking about finding a personal trainer.
M: What I found helpful was counting calories. That way you can work out how many calories you have to burn.
Text 4
M: What are you putting on the wall, Catherine?
W: They’re posters for our championship match next Saturday.
I want to make sure as many students come as possible.
M: Next Saturday? I can’t wait to see you guys play!
Text 5
W: Hold on, Jason. I’ve got to sit down for a second.
M: What’s wrong? Wow, you don’t look so good. How long have you been out in the sun?
W: Too long, I think. I’m very dizzy and thirsty.
M: Well, have some water first.
Text 6
M: I mean, really, this is such an surprising encounter! It must have been … oh … 40 years now!
Ah yes, it was the winter of 1984. I distinctly remember your good father sitting in the office.
W: So you were his co-worker that time?
M: Yeah, we taught history in those days. I moved on to writing as a career only five years ago.
W: So, how did you know that I was his daughter?
M: It’s the shape of your ears. Your father had them, too.
Text 7
W: Hey, Dad. My birthday just passed, and Christmas isn’t for months, but I’d be so
grateful if I could borrow some cash for shopping.
M: Well, Lucy, what are you looking to get?
W: Emily and Grace just got some new make-up products. I really want to get some!
M: Dear, we have so many beauty products around the house.
Do you really need them, or do you want them just because your friends have them?
W: Maybe both. I want to look as good as my friends.
When they came back from the mall with new products, they looked amazing.
M: I know, dear. But remember, beauty starts inside first. No beauty product in the world could compete with the
beauty of a confident person. So, please, consider this before buying a new product.
Text 8
W: Here’s your room key and the password for the Wi-Fi.
Also, I noticed that your accent sounds French. Where are you from?M: I’m from a small country called Monaco, surrounded by France. Oh, and we speak French there.
W: How interesting! I’ve never been to Europe, but I’ve heard Monaco is a small but beautiful country.
M: Sure, it’s lovely. It has become a popular tourist destination for very wealthy people, similar to Abu
Dhabi.
There is a car racetrack that runs throughout the country.
W: It sounds much more wonderful than my hometown here in South Korea.
M: Maybe, but it’s also very costly to live there! Almost 30% of the country’s population has over one
million
dollars — I certainly don’t have that much money, so I decided to study overseas, which costs less
than
studying in Europe.
W: Oh, that’s interesting, because this hotel is usually for tourists and business people.
M: I’m moving into the dormitory tomorrow and just needed a place to spend the night!
Text 9
W: Excuse me, I came here for lunch earlier and it seems I’ve lost my new phone.
I don’t suppose you’ve found it, have you?
M: Not to my knowledge, madam, but it may have been put into the Lost Property box. Let’s go and see.
W: Thank you! I’ve looked everywhere that I’ve been today…the bookstore, the supermarket…
and I’ve had no luck, so this restaurant is my last hope!
M: Okay… We have a couple of phones here. Can you describe yours to me?
W: It’s a pink one with a white case. Oh, sorry. I forgot that I just put a new black case on it.
M: Okay. This could be it.
W: Oh, I hope so!
M: Can you tell me what background photo you have on your home screen, so that I know it’s yours?
W: Sure. It’s a picture of me and my sister in the forest. No, wait! That was my old phone.
My new phone has a picture of my cat on the beach.
M: That’s enough information for me! Here you are.
W: That’s it! Thank you so much!
Text 10
Attention, students. This is an announcement for all third grade students!
Tomorrow is the day when you can choose what musical instrument you want to learn
to play in the school band. The gym will be filled with musical instruments for every
student to try. When you find an instrument you like, find Ms. Anderson on the other
side of the room and tell her your name and what instrument you would like to play in
the band. Playing an instrument is a great learning opportunity. Learning to play an
instrument teaches you how to practice and how to read music. Many of our students
have gone on to play in their high school bands. If you would like to play an
instrument in the band, your parents have to pay $60 per year. This fee is due next
week. It is for the music books, the cleaning supplies, and the instrument rental(租赁).
If you play the guitar, the fee is $10 more because the strings(弦) are very expensive.
If you are not able to pay the fee but you would still like to play an instrument this
year, please visit Ms.Anderson’s office.
