河北省武邑中学2016届高三下学期第一次质量检测英语试题

河北武邑中学2015-2016学年高三年级下第一次质量检测英语试题命题人：赵凤军批阅更正人：魏军霞本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共8页。考试结束后，只交答题卡。保存好试卷。第Ⅰ卷注意事项：答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、学号、考试序次号填写清楚各小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，在试题卷上作答无效。第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每题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，并标在试卷的相应地址。听完每段对话后，你将有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.Whatwillthemanbuyforthewoman?A.Notebooks.B.Paper.C.Pencils.2.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inabookstore.B.Inalibrary.C.Inthewoman’soffice.3.WhywillMr.Rogersbeoutoftheofficenextweek?A.TotakeaholidayB.Toattendawedding.C.Totravelonbusiness.4.Whatdoesthemanmean?A.Thewomancan’tleaveearly.B.He’llpickupthewoman’sparents.C.Mr.Blackwon’tcomeat4o’clock.5.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Aliftworker.B.Theman’ssister.C.Aliftaccident.第二节（共15小题；每题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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地址。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题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段资料，回答第6、7题。6.WhydidGarethJonesquitthegamehalfway?A.Hegothurt.B.Hewastootired.C.Hebrokematchrules.7.WhatwillthespeakersdonextSaturday?A.VisitGareth.B.Watchagame.C.Playamatch.听第7段资料，回答第8、9题。8.Whatimpressedthemanmost?A.Theplot.B.Themainperformers.C.Thesongs.Whatdoweknowaboutthemusical?A.Thewomanhasseenit.B.Thewriterwonawardsforit.C.Peoplespeakhighlyofitsplot.听第8段资料，回答第10至12题。10.Whatdidthewomanthinkofthehouseowner?A.Kind.B.Cold.C.Serious.11.Whydidthewomanleavetheflat?A.Therentwashigh.B.Theroomwastoocold.C.Theneighborswerenoisy.12.Howdidthewoman’sneighboractwhentheymetonemorning?A.Angrily.B.Sadly.C.Dishonestly.听第9段资料，回答第13至16题。13.Howhighdoesthewomanneedtoclimbforthewalking?A.1,500meters.B.2,000meters.C.4,000meters.Howdidthewomanprepareforthewalking?Shesleptoutinthetentinwinter.Sheclimbeda4,000-meterhighmountain.Shetooklongwalksthroughthehillsdaily.Whatdidwomanthinkofthewalking?A.Itwashardbutenjoyable.B.Itwasdifficultandtiresome.C.Itwaswonderfulandsmooth.16.Whatwasthemostexcitingmomentduringthewalking?A.Watchingthesunset.B.Seeingtheruinedbuildings.C.WalkingthroughtheSunGate.听第10段资料，回答第17至20题。17.HowlongdoesthebreakinBarcelonalast?A.Twonights.B.Threenights.C.Sevennights.18.WhatcostsextramoneyfortheBarcelonabreak?A.Flights.B.Breakfast.C.Eveningmeals.19.Onwhatcanvisitorsgetdiscountswithadiscountcard?A.Allthecitysights.B.Somerestaurants.C.5-starhotels.20.WhenisthedeadlineofthebookingfortheBarcelonabreak?A.September30th.B.October5th.C.October31st.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AChristmas，EasterandBirthdaypartiescanbedifficulttimesforgrandmothersandparentsastheyrusharoundtryingtoarrangetheperfectcelebrationormakingeveryoneashappyaspossible!What'sbetterthanabirthdaypartythatmakesyourgrandchildsmilethroughoutoracelebrationthatimpressesrelativesandclosefriends?ThatiswhyGrannyLookhassuppliedinthissection，oneofthemostcomprehensiveguidestomakingthesespecialoccasionsthathappenperhapsonceayeararealsuccess.FromaselectionofAdventCalendarstopartyplanningorChristmas－stockingfillerswehaveallthepossibilitiescoveredsothatyourchildrenandgrandchildrenwillreallyhaveamemorabletimewithattractivegiftsandoriginalideas.Bringthatfestivespirittoallthosetraditionaldays，andensureyouarealwaysreadyforanypossibility.GrannyLook'sextensivelinksareboundtomakeeveryspecialoccasionanentirelydifferentexperiencefromtheyearbeforeandalloweveryonetofeelentertainedandcontent.CHRISTMAS－STOCKINGFILLERSLOOKnofurther！！GrannyLookhelpsthefamilytoprepareintimeforFATHERCHRISTMAS.Give

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－stockingfillers.Allchildrenlovethebuild－uptoCHRISTMAS!WhatisbetterthanchoosingoneofGrannyLook'sselectionofAdventCalendars!HereyouwillfindalistofwebsitestobuytraditionalorfunAdventCalendarsforchildrenatChristmastime.AGrannyLookfavorite!BIRTHDAYSLOOKINGforaSPECIALBIRTHDAYGIFT?ExploreGrannyLook'sselectionofPRESENTS，PARTYPLANNING，PARTYTOYSandPARTYGAMESforyourChildrenandGrandchildren'sBIRTHDAYS.PlanandorganizetheKIDDIE'SPARTIESaheadoftime！！Don'tforgetthePERSONALISEDINVITATIONS!CHRISTMASLOOKandBOOKnow！！GrannyLook'sselectionofCHRISTMASGIFTSforchildren.Someguidesto“What'soninyourarea”...forthekids.，PANTOSSHOWS，THEATRES...atChristmastime!UNIQUEChristmasgiftsforChildren.SpendQUALITYTIMEwithyourChildren'sChildrenthisFESTIVESEASON!21.Fromthetext，weknowthat“GrannyLook”is.22.Thepurposeofthetextis.A.tomakechildrenhaveamemorableholidayB.toshowyouhowtoshopontheInternetC.togiveyousomeinformationaboutGrannyLookD.tointroducesomegoods23.YouwillfailtofindanyinformationatChristmaswhenyouneed.A.ChristmascardsB.funAdventCalendarsC.ChristmasgiftsD.ticketstheatres

forBMenarespendingmoreandmoretimeinthekitchenencouragedbycelebrity(名人)chefslikeGordonRamsayandJamieOliver，accordingtoareportfromOxfordUniversity.Theeffectofthecelebrityrolemodels，whohavegivencookingamoremanlypicture，hascombinedwithamoregeneraldrivetowardssexualequalityandmennowspendmorethantwicetheamountoftimepreparingmealsthantheydidin1961.AccordingtotheresearchbyProf.JonatahnGershuny，whorunstheCentreforTimeResearchatOxford，mennowspendmorethanhalfanhouradaycooking，upfromjust12minutesadayin1961.Prof.Gershunysaid，“Themaninthekitchenispartofamuchwidersocialtrend.Therehasbeen40yearsofsexualequality，butthereisanother40yearsprobablytocome.

”Women，whoagenerationagospentnearlytwohoursadaycooking

，nowspendjustonehourandsevenminutes—agreatfall，buttheystillspendfarmoretimeinthekitchenthanmen.Someexpertshavenamedthesemeninapronsas“Gastrosexuals(menusingcookingskillstoimpressfriends)，who”havebeeninspiredtopickupakitchenknifebythesuccessofRamsay，OliveraswellasothermalecelebritychefssuchasHughFearnley－Whittingstall，MarcoPierreWhiteandKeithFloyd.“Iwasmarriedin1974.Whenmyfathercametovisitmeafewweekslater，IwaswearinganapronwhenIopenedthedoor.Helaughed，”saidProf.Gershuny.“Thatwouldneverhappennow.”Two－thirdsofadultssaythattheycometogethertoshareatleastthreetimesaweek，evenifitisnotnecessarilyaroundakitchenordiningroomtable.Prof.Gershunypointedoutthatthefamilymealwasnowrarelyeatenbyallofitsmembersaroundatable—withmany“familymeals”infacttakenonthesofainthesittingroom，andsharedbyfamilymembers.“Thefamilymealhaschangedalot，andfewofuseat—asIdidwhenIwasachild—atleasttwomealsadaytogetherasafamily.Butithassurvivedinadifferentformat.”24.Whatisonereasonbehindthetrendthatmenspendmoretimecookingthanbefore?A.Theimprovementofcooks'status.C.Thechangeoffemale'sview

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B.Theinfluenceofpopularfemalechefs.cooking.D.Thedevelopmentofsexualequalitycampaign.25.Whatdoestheauthorthinkaboutthetimemenandwomenspendoncooking?A.Menspendmoretimecookingthanwomennowadays.B.Womenspendmuchlesstimeoncookingthanbefore.C.Itwilltake40yearsbeforemenspendmoretimeatthestovethanwomen.D.Thereisasharpdeclineinthetimemenspendoncookingcomparedwith1961.26.HowdidProf.Gershunyseethefamilymealaccordingtothepassage?A.Ithasbecomeathingofthepast.B.Itisverydifferentfromwhatitusedtobe.C.Itshouldn'tbeadvocatedinmoderntimes.D.Itisbeneficialtothestabilityofthefamily.27.Whichisthebesttitleforthepassage?A.TheChangesofFamilyMeals

B.EqualitybetweenMenandWomenC.CookingintoaNewTrendforMenD.Cooking—aThingofthePastforWomenCNewYorkersandvisitorstotheBigApplewillgettoringintheLunarNewYear,alsoknownasChineseNewYearintheU.S.,instylewithafireworksdisplayontheHudsonRiversettomusicwrittenbyAcademyAward-winningcomposerTanDun.Thedisplayispartofthesecondannual“HappyChineseNewYear:FantasticArtChina”festivalheldinNewYorkonFebruary5-10,2016.TheChinaCentralAcademyofFineArts(CAFA),theU.S.-ChinaCulturalInstituteandtheCulturalAssociateoftheCommitteeof100announcedthisyear’soneventsNovember18atapressconferenceattheLincolnCenter.The

“FantasticArtChina

”festivalfeaturewillalargerandmorediverseseriesofartisticandculturaleventsacrossNewYork’stopcultural地venues点)and(landmarks,includingtheLincolnCenter,EmpireStateBuildingandJacobK.JavitsConventionCenter.Thisyear’themesfocusesonexploringthecomplicatedrelationshipbetweensoundandimage,saidProfessorYuDingfromCAFA,whoisalsopresidentofFantasticArtChinaandinchargeofthefestival

’sdesign.LunarNewYear,whichcelebratesthe

“YearoftheMonkey2016,isanopportunitytobringChina

’smodernarttomainstreamAmerica,andthefestivalservesasaninnovativeapproachtoestablishingculturalexchangebetweenChinaandNewYorkCity,Yusaid.UNESCOGoodwillAmbassadorTanDun’smusicisaneweditionthatwillbefeaturedatseveralvenues,includingamajorartexhibitionattheJavitsCenter,eventsattheLincolnCenterandthefireworksdisplayontheHudson,whichwilltakeplaceontheeveningofFebruary6.Fivebarges(游艇)ontheriverwilllaunchthefireworksdesignedbyCAFAthatwilltellastoryaboutcelebrationandconservation.“WeChinesearefondofnature,sothebestwaytocelebratetheLunarNewYearistosalutewiththesoundsofnature,suchassoundsofwater,stoneandbamboo,

”saidTanDunatthepressconference,“Anditwillbefuntousethemusicofwaterduringthefireworkdisplay.Inadditiontothefireworks,aspeciallightingshowattheEmpireStateBuildingwillilluminateNewYorkCityduringtheholiday.ChineseNewYearisbeingrecognizedasapublicschoolholidayforthefirsttimeinNewYork.ChildrenfromtheNationalDanceInstitute,whichrepresents75schools,willperform

”traditionalChinesedancesattheLincolnCenterandtheJavitsCenter.And,incelebrationofthe“YearoftheMonkey”eventswillfeatureaconservationmessageabouttheendangeredgoldenmonkeyinChina.28.Thethemeofthisyear’scelebrationiscenteredon________.A.diversityofChinesetraditionalfestivalsB.relationshipbetweensoundandimageofnatureC.endangeredspeciesandenvironmentprotectionD.culturalexchangebetweenChinaandAmerica29.Thecoming“YearoftheMonkey”istobecelebratedinNewYorkby________.A.sailingontheHudsonRiveralongwithanew-yearspeechB.holdingaspecialconcertattheEmpireStateBuildingC.settingofffireworksandholdingaspeciallightingshowD.takingaweekoffandorganizingChinesedancecontests30.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“illuminate”(inPara.7)mostprobablymean?A.Lighten.B.Surround.C.Decorate.D.Broaden.31.Thispassageiswrittenmainlyinorderto________.A.comparesometraditionalfestivalsinChinaandAmericaB.attractvisitorstoAmericaforthecomingnew-yearcelebrationC.strengthentheculturalco-operationbetweenChinaandAmericaD.reportcelebrationactivitiesforthe“YearoftheMonkey”inNewYorkDTimeforKids(TFK)getsthegreatnewsonthecoolesttoysfor2014atthe111thAmericanInternationalToyFair.What’sfourdayslong,biggerthansevenfootballfields,andfilledwiththousandsoftoys?It’sToyFair2014!Eachyear,hundredsoftoycompaniesfromacrossthecountrycometogetherinNewYorkCity.Allkindsofproductsareshownasawaytoknowwhat’toscomeinthenewyear.Thisyear’strends款(式)includeoversizetoys.“In2014,everythingisreallybigandreallyoutthere,saysAdrienneAppell,atoy-trendsexpert.ToyFairisthelargesttoytradeshowintheWesternHemisphere(西半球).Toy-storebuyersgototheeventtodecidewhichtoystheymaywanttosellduringtheholidayseason.Membersofthemedia,likeTFK,gotothefairtoreportbackonallthecooltrends.Unfortunately,ToyFairisnotopentothepublic.Thisyear’sToyFairwasthebiggestinits111-yearhistory.Morethan1,000toycompaniesshowedproductsfromsimplecardgamestohigh-techrobots.“LargerThanLife”wasaToyFairfavorite.Thistrendisallaboutbigtoyswithabigplayvalue.ThoughitisallfunandgamesatToyFair,wesawlotsofproductsmakingapushtowardseducation,withSTEAM.Thatstandsforscience,technology,engineering,art,andmath.Thistrendincludeswordgames.Andofcourse,wesawsomesupercool,high-techgames.“Technologyisalwaysgoingtoinfluencetoys,

”saysAppell.

“Thisgames,yearwesawlotsof3Dandrobots.

”Toknowmoreinformationabouttheevent,click(

点击)heretowatchthevideo.WhatcanweinferfromToyFair2014?Toysarebecomingmoreeducationalthanfun.Robotsaregreatfavoritesofbuyers.Bigtoyswillbepopularthisyear.D.Simplecardgameswilldisappearonthemarket.33.What’sspecialaboutToyFair2014?A.Itisthelargest.B.Itisthelongest.C.Itsellsallofitstoys.D.It’sheldinNewYorkCity.34.What’sthebesttitleforthetext?A.KidslovetoysB.Toy-storesinNewYorkCityC.TechnologychangestoysD.Timefortoys35.Thetextistakenfroma_____.A.websiteB.newspaperC.magazineD.Textbook第二节（共5小题；每题2分，共10分）依照短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最正确选项。选项中有两项为节余选项。Real-lifeRoomEscapeGamesReal-liferoomescapegamesareatypeofphysicaladventuregameinwhichpeoplearelockedinaroomwithotherparticipantsandhavetousethethingsintheroomtosettleaseriesofpuzzles,findclues(线索),andescapetheroomwithinasettimelimit.ThegamesarebasedoffEscapetheRoomvideogames,suchasCrimsonRoomandQP-Shot,createdbyTAKAGISMInc.byToshimitsuTakagiin2005,inwhichtheplayerislockedinsidearoomandmustexplorehisorhersurroundingsinordertoescape.36Otherinspirationsincludeadventureboardgamesandmovies.Real-liferoomescapegamesarebecomingpopularintheUnitedStates,Japan,andChina.37Forexample,somegamesrequireyouescapeprisoncellswhileothersrequireyouescapespacestations.Soon,theywereexportedtoNorthAmerica,AsiaandAustralia.ExamplesincludethetwopioneercompaniesHintHuntandAdventureRooms.ThegamesweresosuccessfulthatnewlocationsbeganopeningupacrossChina,incitiesbigandsmall,accordingtoWantChinaTimes.InthesoutherncityofShenzhen,forexample,thefirstescapegamelocationopenedlastAugust.39“Thesereal-ifeescapegamescanhelpthosewhostayathomeontheircomputersandiPadsalldaytoexperiencerealsocialcircles,Tian”Xiaochuan,whoownstworoomescapegamestoresinJinan,toldWantChinaTimes.Earlierthisyear,TheSouthChinaMorningPostsaidthereal-lifeescapegamesareahitamong

“highlystressedstudentsandoverworkedyoungprofessionals.

40Someplayers”getsoinvolvedthattheyteardownequipmentordecorationsinsidetheir

“prisons

”,asZhuYuchiefoperatingofficerofBeijingroomescapegamestoreTaoquantoldChinaDaily.A.Eachgameaddslocalthemestosettings.B.Andsevennewgamelocationsquicklyfollowed.C.Theyshouldalsobebraveenoughtofacetheirfears.D.Sometimestheexcitementbecomesabitmuch,though.E.Weekendordayeventescapegameshavebeenheldinsomestores.F.PermanentreallifeescapegamesinafixedlocationwerefirstopenedinEurope.G.Playersmustbeobservantandusetheircriticalthinkingskillstoescapetheroom.第二节

完形填空

(共

20小题；每题

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30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（

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D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项,并在答题卡大将该项涂黑。Oneminutemeansalotinone'slife.Duringhiscollegeyears，Rogers41asummerinanIdahologgingcamp(伐木场).Whenthebosshadtoleaveforafewdays，heputRogersincharge.“42ifthemenrefusetofollowmyorders？”Rogersasked.HethoughtofTony，animmigrantworkerwho

43allday，givingtheothermena

44time.“Firethem，”thebosssaid.Then，asif45Rogers'mind，headded，“IsupposeyouthinkyouaregoingtofireTonyifyougetthe46.I'dfeel47aboutthat.Ihavebeenloggingfor40years.Tonyisthemost48workerI'veeverhad.Iknowheisatroublemakerandthathe49everybodyandeverything.Buthecomesinfirstandleaveslast.Therehasnotbeenan50foreightyearsonthehillwhereheworks.

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，doyouknow“I'mTonyinchargeheretoday？”Tonygrunted(嘟囔).“Iwasgoingtofireyouthefirsttimewetangled(瓜葛)，51IwantyoutoknowI'mnot，”hetoldTony，52whatthebosshadsaid.WhenRogersfinished，Tony53thespadeful(铲子)ofsandhehadheldandtearsstreamedhisface.ThatdayTonyworkedharderthaneverbefore.TwelveyearslaterRogersmetTonyagainwhowasnowthe55forrailroadconstructionforoneofthelargestloggingcompaniesintheWest.RogersaskedhimhowhecametoCaliforniaandhappenedtohavesuch56.Tonyreplied，“Ifitnotbefortheone57youtalktomebackinIdaho，Ikillsomebodysomeday.Oneminute58mywholelife.”Effectivemanagersknowthe59oftakingamomenttopointoutwhataworkerisdoingwell.Butwhata60aminuteofyescanmakeinanyrelationship!B.spentC.trainedD.traveledB.HowC.WhyD.Who43.A.troubledB.helpedC.smiledD.spokeB.surprisingC.happyD.hardB.havingC.bearingD.readingB.orderC.supportD.evidenceB.badC.uglyD.wellB.elegantC.reliableD.silentB.protectsC.hurtsD.hatesB.chanceC.opportunityD.argumentB.orC.besidesD.butB.addingC.smilingD.replyingB.droppedC.carriedD.liftedB.onC.downD.inB.workerC.engine－driverD.immigrantB.companiesC.lifeD.successB.thingC.minuteD.lessonB.changeC.colorD.loseB.methodC.resultD.influenceB.decisionC.differenceD.conclusion第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每题l.5分．满分l5分)阅读下面短文．依照句子结构的语法性和上下文连结的要求，在空格处填入一个合适的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为61—70的相应地址上。IwasnineyearsoldwhenIlearnttorideabike.Thebikewasabirthdaypresentfrommyuncle.Youcanimaginehow61(excite)IwaswhenIsawthebike,andIbeggedmyuncletoteachmehow62(ride)itrightaway.However,beforeIgotonthebike,Ifelt63(extreme)nervousandlwasafraidthatlwouldfalloffandhurt64(me).Myuncleheldontotheseatandhelpedmetoget65thebike.Whilelwasriding,hewasrunningalongbesideme,holdingtheseatsoIwouldnotfallover.Iwasso66(grate)tohimforhishelp.AsIwaspracticing,Ibecamemoreandmoreconfident.Then,Iheardmyuncleshouting,"Youareridingitbyyourselfnow!"Iwasbothexcitedandscared.Iwasreallyridingbymyself,but67ifIfelloff?CouldIusethebrakestostop?AsIwaswonderingaboutthis,myuncleranaftermeandgotholdofthebike.I68(slow)downandcametoastop.MyheartwasstillbeatingfastwhenIgotoffthebike.69(late)thatday,havinglearnthowtogetonthebikeandgetoffit,Ifeltlikelwaswalkingonair!Iamstillthankfultomyuncleforteachingmetorideabikeonmy70(nine)birthday.第Ⅱ卷第四部分：第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）注意：1．每处错误及其更正均仅限一词；2．只赞同更正10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Averyexcitingthinghappenedthiseveningafterdinner.IwasoutsidemyapartmentwithmyfriendSunnyandsuddenlysomefunnyclownscamedancedownthestreet.Aftertheyhadbeengone,abeautifulladyridedpastonawonderfulwhitehorse.Shetoldusthattherehadacircusintowntomorrownight.Thenamancamealongwithtwotinydog.Oneofthedogshadaplasticenvelopeinitmouth.Themantoldustotaketheenvelope.Whenweopenit,ithadtwofreeticketsofthecircusinside.Weweresosurprising.Tomorrowisgoingtobebestnightever!第三节：书面表达（25分）假定你是李华，你在上周日搭坐102号公交车，该公交车司机的不文明行为让乘客很愤怒。于是你向公交车公司写一封投诉信。要点以下：司机的不文明行为(大声讲话、紧急刹车、态度莽撞等)。希望赶忙查清此事。注意：1.词数100左右。2.可以合适增加细节，以使行文连结。1—5CBBAC6—10ABBCA

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80.on85.ninthAveryexcitingthinghappenedthiseveningafterdinner.IwasoutsidemyapartmentwithmyfriendSunnyandsuddenlysomefunnyclownscamedancedownthestreet.dancingAftertheyhadbeengone,abeautifulladyridedpastonawonderfulwhitehorse.Sherodetoldusthattherehadacircusintowntomorrownight.Thenamancamealongwithwastwotinydog.Oneofthedogshadaplasticenvelopeinitmouth.Themantoldustodogsitstaketheenvelope.Whenweopenit,ithadtwofreeticketsofthecircusinside.Weopenedtoweresosurprising.Tomorrowisgoingtobebestnightever!surprisedtheDearSir,IamLiHua.Iamwritingtocomplainaboutoneofyourbus-driversimproper’andrudebehaviors.LastSunday,IwastakingtheNo.102buswhosedrivernotonlykeptontalkingwithamanloudlybutalsodroveveryfast.Sosomepassengersadvisedhimtoconcentrateondriving,buthedidn’tpanyattention.What’sworse,hedroveevenfaster.Thenanotherpassengercouldnit,askingthedrivertokeepthepassengersButthedriverstoppedthebussosuddenlythatall

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’regoingthereanyway,couldyougetmeaboxofpencils?M:Excuseme,Iwanttoborrowthesebooks,butIdon’thavealibrarycard.WherecanIapplyforone?Gototheofficeattheendofthehall.(Text3)WhywillMr.Rogersbeoutoftheofficenextweek?Totakeaholidayorgoonbusiness?M:Neither.He’stravelingtoseehisniece.She’sgettingmarriednextThursday.(Text4)W:MayIleavetheofficeearlytoday?Ihavetopickupmyparentsattheairport.M:Butyou’resupposedtomeetMr.Blackat4o’clock,aren’tyou?Can’tyouasksomeonegototheairport?(Text5)M:DidyouhearaboutRosa’ssister?Shewastrappedinsidealiftlastweek.W:Issheallright?Yes.Theworkersmanagedtoopenthedoorintheend.That’sgreattohear.(Text6)DidyouseetheFrance-WalesmatchonTVlastnight?Exciting!Waleswon!Everyonewasoverthemoon.M:Yeah,Iwastoo.Iwatcheditwithmydad.WhydidGarethJonesquithalfwaythough—didtherefereedecidehewasinthewrong?W:No,hedidsomethingtohisanklethough,didn

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’snothinglikethatinthiscountry.Thehighestmountainhereisonly2,000meters,soIcouldn’t.Ithoughtofspendingsomen