河北省保定市六校联盟高二上学期期中考试英语

六校联盟高二年级期中联考英语考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。4.本卷命题范围：至选择性必修第二册Unit1。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。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.Whatisthewomangoodat?A.Singing. B.Playingthedrums. C.Playingthepianos.2.Whyisthemanlate?A.Becauseoftheheavytraffic.B.Becauseofthebadweather.C.Becauseofthebasketballmatch.3.Whatwillthewomanprobablydo?A.Chargeherphone. B.Leavethehouse. C.Callhermother.4.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Asouvenir. B.Aplace. C.Acolorfullife.5.Howmuchwillthewomanpaytorentthecar?A.200dollars. B.210dollars. C.240dollars.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.Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?A.Paytaxes. B.Answerquestions. C.Getinformation.7.Whatdoesthewomanadvisethemantodo?A.Callbacklater. B.Sendanemail. C.Speaktosomeoneelse.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Whatistheweatherprobablylikenow?A.Rainy. B.Cloudy. C.Sunny.9.Whathappenedatthegettogetherlastyear?A.Noonewantedtoplayanygames.B.Peopleranoutoffoodanddrinks.C.Peoplejustwantedtostaywarm.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Whendidthewomanreservetheroom?A.Onthe11th. B.Onthe12th. C.Onthe13th.11.Howmanynightswillthewomanstayatthehotel?A.One. B.Three. C.Five.12.Whatdoesthewomanrequestbesenttoherroom?A.Breakfast. B.Anewspaper. C.Aguestbook.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Wherewillthespeakershavetheparty?A.Inagarden. B.Inahotel. C.Intheirhouse.14.Whatfoodwillthemanpreparefortheparty?A.Pizzas. B.Salad. C.Abirthdaycake.15.WhatkindofbirthdaypresentwillthewomangetforGrandpa?A.Ascarf. B.Abook. C.Ahat.16.Whenwillthepartybeheld?A.OnThursday. B.OnFriday. C.OnSaturday.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Howlongisthelectureaboutants?A.60minutes. B.45minutes. C.30minutes.18.WherewillthefilmTheGreatMigrationbeshown?A.InTheaterA. B.InTheaterB. C.InTheaterC.19.WhowillhosttheeventEncouragingGardenWildlife?A.DavidCrocker. B.MonicaChaddha. C.JaneSmith.20.WhenwillthelistenersleavetheExhibitionRoom?A.At2:00pm. B.At2:30pm. C.At3:00pm.第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWeald&DownlandLivingMuseumFunfactOver50historicbuildingsfromacrosstheWealdandDownlandareahavebeendismantled(拆除)andthenreconstructedacrossalovely40acresiteintheSouthDownsnationalpark.ThecollectionofbuildingsrepresentsalmostathousandyearsofrurallifeinsoutheastEngland:furnishedjustastheywouldhavebeeninthepast—pletewiththehomes,farmsandpublicbuildings.There’sasenseofexploringarealvillageasyouwanderbetweenthemalonggreenpaths,stoppingtoclimbthestairsofa17thcenturycraftsman’s(工匠)cottagetolieonthestrawbedorshelteringfromashowerinasmoky,14thcenturyhall.GettingthereTheStagecoach60busservicefromChichestertoMidhurststopsjustfiveminutesaway’atGroomsYard,Singleton.ThenearestrailwaystationsareChichester(2miles)andHaslemere(7miles).ThemuseumisonTownLaneinSingleton,reachedviatheA286fromChichestertoMidhurst.Parkingisfreeandtherearedisabledparkingspacesoppositethemuseumshop.Valueformoney?Yes.It’snotcheapbutit’saspecialexperiencethateasilyfillsaday.Plus,it’savaluablecauseworthsupporting.●Adults14,children5—17andstudents£6.50,●under4sfree,●family£38(twoadultsandtwochildren)or£25(oneadultandthreechildren).OpeninghoursDaily10am5pm(lastentry4pm).21.WhatcanvisitorsdoinWeald&DownlandLivingMuseum?A.Takeashowerinthehall. B.Stayovernightatacottage.C.Learnconstructiontechniques. D.Explorerurallifecenturiesago.22.Howmuchwouldacouplewiththeir5yearoldtwinsonspayforadmission?A.£25. B.£34.5. C.£38. D.£41.23.WhatdoweknowaboutWeald&DownlandLivingMuseum?A.Itchargesparkingfees.B.Ithasvariedopeninghours.C.Itisinconvenientlylocatedforbusriders.D.Itoffersthoughtfulserviceforthedisabled.BExpressionsofhonourandrespecthavebeensharedforCanadiansingersongwriterGordonLightfoot,whopassedawayonMay1,2023attheageof84.LightfootwasbornonNovember17,1938,inOrillia,Ontario.Hemadehisperformingdebut(初次登台)atagefivesinginginachoir(唱诗班).Heclaimedthatitwasthechoirmasterwhotaughthimhowtoenjoyandsinggreatmusic.Hetookpianoandvoicelessonsandbeganwinningamateursingingpetitions.Justbeforeheturned13,LightfootperformedonstageatMasseyHallinTorontoasoneofthewinnersoftheKiwanisMusicFestival.Asateenager,Lightfootcontinuedtostudythepianoandtaughthimselfhowtoplaydrums.Hesoonbecameapaidmusician,travellingthroughoutCanadaandplayingwithdifferentbands.LightfootplayednumerousstylesofmusicandbeganwritingsongsaboutCanadiannatureandhistory.Whilehestillenjoyedperforming,by1964Lightfootbegangainingrecognitionasasongwriter,andothermusiciansstartedrecordinghissongs.OneofthemostfamousmusicianstoplayhismusicwasElvisPresley.Hecontinuedtowrite,performandrecordhissongsashegrewolder.In1975,Lightfootwroteandrecordedoneofhismostfamoussongs,aboutarealshippingdisasteroccuringintheGreatLakes,called“TheWreckoftheEdmundFizgerald”.ThissongisstillplayedandisoneofthemostfamousCanadiansongseverrecorded.Lightfootwonmanyawardsforhis20originalalbums(专辑).Hewasawarded16JunoAwards,Canada’stopprizeformusic.In’1986LightfootwasgivenaspotintheCanadianMusicHallofFame.HealsoreceivedaGovernorGeneral’sPerformingArtsAwardin1997.InOntario,hewasawardedthehighestprovincialprize,beingamemberoftheOrderofOntario.CanadianPrimeMinisterJustinTrudeaudescribedhimasoneofthegreatestsingersongwriters.“GordonLightfootcapturedourcountry’sspiritinhismusic,andindoingso,hehelpedshapeCanada’ssoundscape,”hesaidonTwitter.“Mayhismusiccontinuetoinspirefuturegenerations,andmayhisspiritliveonforever.”24.WhatdoesLightfootthinkofthechoirmaster?A.Farsighted. B.Inspiring. C.Wellread. D.Strict.25.WhatcanbeinferredaboutLightfootfromparagraph3?A.Hisperformancesbroughthimlittlemoney.B.HissongsbecameknownthroughoutCanada.C.Histalentturnedintoacareer.D.Hisdreamoftravellingaroundtheworldcametrue.26.WhatencouragedLightfoottowriteoneofhisfamoussongsin1975?A.Areallifeaccident. B.TheJunoAwards.C.ThewonderoftheGreatLakes. D.Asongwritingcontest.27.Whatisthepurposeofthistext?A.Topromotethevalueofmusic. B.Torememberagreatmusician.C.TointroduceCanadianmusicawards. D.ToremendclassicCanadiansongs.CImagineinghomeafteralongdayatworkandbeingweledbyalovingpetwhogreetsyouwarmly.Betteryet,imagineapetthatneverhastobefedandneverhastousethebathroom.Robopestprovidemanyoftheperksofarealpetwithoutalloftheresponsibility.Thesefurry(毛的)robofriendsaremoreadvancedandlifelikethanremotecontrolledtoydogs.Manyfeaturerealisticfurforanenjoyablepettingexperienceandmakesoundsandsmall,naturalmovements.Paroisoneofthemostpopularpanionrobots.Itisaroboticbabyharpseal(鞍背海豹)withcuteblackeyesandapacifier(安抚奶嘴)thatdoublesasitscharger.CreatedbyJapan’sNationalInstituteofAdvancedIndustrialScienceandTechnology(AIST),Paroismorethanastuffedanimal.Thelittlesealispackedwithfivekindsofsensors:touch,light,audio,temperatureandposture.Plus,Paroissuperintelligent;itcanlearntobehaveinawaythattheuserprefers.AccordingtotheParowebsite,“Ifyoustroke(抚摸)iteverytimeyoutouchit,Parowillrememberyourpreviousactionandtrytorepeatthatactiontobestroked.”Whileanimalassistedtherapy(疗法)andthebenefitsofpetshavebeenanalysedinnumerousscientificstudies,realanimalsmaynotalwaysbetheappropriatechoiceforanolderadult.Animalscanbealotofwork;theycanspreadsomediseasestohumansandtheymaynotalwaysbeontheirbestbehaviour.Thatiswhereroboticpetseintoplay.InastudyonParo’seffectonhospital/nursinghomeresidents,researchersfoundthatthosewhointeractedwithParowerelesslonelyovertheperiodofthetrial.Robotpetsarebeingamonfixtureinassistedlivingmunitiesand,asyearsgoby,theserobopetswillbeemoreadvancedatcopyingrealanimalbehaviours.Whilesomebelievethatrobotpetscan’tpetewithrealanimals,thepanionshiptheyprovidetoolderadultscannotbedenied.28.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“perks”inparagraph2mean?A.Solutions. B.Challenges. C.Chances. D.Advantages.29.HowsmartisParo?A.Itcanworkwithoutelectricity. B.Itcantouchitsuser.C.Itcanrepeatitsuser’swords. D.Itcanadaptitsactionstoitsuser.30.Whatisparagraph4mainlyintendedtoexplain?A.Whatresearchershavefoundaboutdiseases.B.Whyroboticpetsaresuitableforpeople.C.Whatdangersanimalscanbringtohumans.D.Whyhospitalsapplyanimalassistedtherapy.31.Whatistheauthor’sattitudetothefutureofrobotpets?A.Disapproving. B.Doubtful. C.Positive. D.Unclear.DTofigureoutifwecandieofboredom,wefirsthavetounderstandwhatboredomis.Forhelp,IcalledJamesDanckert,apsychologistwhostudiesboredomattheUniversityofWaterlooinCanada.“Alotofpeoplethinkaboutbeingboredasbeinglazy.Andit’sabsolutelynotthat,”hesays.“Boredpeoplewanttobeengagedwiththeirworld,eagertodosomethingsatisfyingandexciting.Butanyattempttodosoisfailing.”Thatmeansboredomisusuallyveryupsetting.Anditcanhavephysicalconsequences.Inoneofhisexperiments,Danckertmadepeopleextremelyboredbyshowingthemavideooftwopeoplehangingclothestodry.Hefoundthatwhenpeoplegotbored,theirheartsbeatfasterandtheirlevelsofahormonecalledcortisol(皮质醇)wentup,paredtowhentheywatchedanothervideothatmadethemsad.Thesephysicalchangesweresignsthatboredomwasstressingthemout.“It’snotlikehavingafullonpanicattack,”Danckertsays.Butit’scertainlyenoughtomakeboredomunpleasant.Let’sebacktoifboredomcankillyou.Backinthe1980s,scientistsaskedpeoplewhoworkedfortheBritishgovernmentawholebunchofquestions,includinghowboredtheyfeltintheirdailylives.Thestudytrackedtheparticipantsovertime.Whenanyoneofthemdied,thesurveyrecordedthecauseofdeath.In2010,tworesearchersmatchedupthesecausesofdeathwiththeparticipants’levelofboredom.Itturnedoutthatpeoplewhosaidtheyweremoreboredwerealsomorelikelytohavediedofheartdisease.“Weknowthatprolongedexposuretostressisbadforyourhealth,”Danckertsays.Asingleboringdaycan’tkillyou.Butifyou’realwaysbored,thestresscouldaddupintosomethingdangerous.“Ohno,”youmightbethinking.“Schoolisboring,myfriendsareboring,everythingisboring!What’sgoingtohappentome?”Don’tworry,Danckertsays,“Asyougetolder,yougetlessbored,”mainlybecauseyougainmoreindependenceandhavetogetbusytoachieveyourlongtermgoals.Andtrustme:that’sanythingbutboring.32.AccordingtoJamesDanckert,peoplefeelboredbecause______.A.theyaretoolazytodoanything B.theycan’tfullyunderstandboredomC.theyaretoofrightenedtohaveatry D.theycan’tgainexcitementinlife33.Whatcanwelearnfromparagraph2?A.Doinghouseworkwillmakepeoplebored.B.Physicalchangescanleadtoextremeboredom.C.People’sheartrateincreaseswithboredom.D.Watchingsomethingsadisaboringexperience.34.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“prolonged”inparagraph3mean?A.Continued. B.Short. C.Sudden. D.Active.35.WhatdoesDanckertremendtosavepeoplefromboredom?A.Dependingonfriends. B.Settinglongtermgoals.C.Keepingyourselfoccupied. D.Trustingpeoplearoundyou.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。FourTipstoImproveYourEnglishVocabularyLearningvocabularyisabigpartoflearningalanguage.ThemoreEnglishwordsyoulearn,thebetteryoucanmunicateyourneeds,ideas,thoughtsandfeelingstoothersinEnglish.36Herearefourtipsforbettervocabularylearning.●Writedownnewwords.It’sareallygoodideatowritedownusefulnewvocabulary.37Plus,lotsofpeoplelearnbetterwhentheyseethingswrittenonpaper,ratherthanjusthearingthem.●Revisenewvocabularyregularly.So,you’vegotanEnglishnotebookfullofusefulvocabularytoremember.Butdidyouknowthatifyoudon’tlookagainatthenewwordsandphrases,youonlyrememberonaverage20—25percentofthem?38SomakefiveminuteseachdaytoreviseyourEnglishvocabulary.Themoreyoulookbackwards,thefasteryougoforwards!●Learnfromcontext.“Context”meansthetextthatesbeforeandafteraparticularword.39Ithelpsyouguessthemeaningofwordsyoudon’tknow,itshowsyouhowawordisusedinasentence,andithelpsyourememberthewordforlonger.Learningfromcontextmeanslearningvocabularybyreadingandlisteningismoreeffectivethantryingtostudywordlists.Italsomeansthatit’sbettertomakeanoteofhowawordisusedinasentenceratherthanjustthewordonitsown.●40Researchershavefoundthatyouneedtoseeorhearawordonaveragetentimestorememberit.Butyoulearnitmuchfasterwhenyou’reactivelyusingaword.So,besidesgettingasmuchexposuretoEnglishasyoucan,takeeveryopportunitytomunicateinEnglishwithotherpeople.A.Useit!B.Seeorhearawordmoretimes.C.That’sashockingwasteoftimeandeffort!D.Newwordsareusuallyhardtoremember.E.Italsoreferstothesituationinwhichawordisused.F.Theactofwritingthewordshelpsyourememberthembetter.G.SowhatcanyoudotobuildyourEnglishvocabularyquicklyandeffectively?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。Wednesdayes,andalongwithitmyfirstdrumlesson.Mike,thedrumteacher,41metoaroomwheretherearetwodrumsets,andhetellsmeto42attheoneclosertothedoor.Peoplemakeme43.That’sthewayIhavealwaysbeen.ButMikehasaverycalmmanner,which44melightly.NotonlydoeshenottellmethatI,afiftyyearoldmomofthree,amthe45ofpersontoplaythedrums,buthe46meforhowwellIfollowalongwithhim.Aftermyfirstlesson,I47asmuchasIcanandnoticearapid48inmyskill.Iamaquietperson,soitseems49formetolearndrumming.ButIbeeso50ondrumsthatitis51myexpressionofwhoIamesoutwitheverybeatandrhythm(节奏).Iamnotnervous,shyandquiet.Iama52.Astheweeksturnintomonthsof53,Mikeconvincesmetoplaywithothersatajam.Whenwalkinguponthestage,Ibreathe54.TheguitariststartsplayingandsoonIjoinin.WhatarushIfeelwhenwefinish,andeveryoneisclappingand55forus.Ididit!41.A.leads B.forces C.urges D.exposes42.A.laugh B.jump C.sit D.stare43.A.friendly B.proud C.envious D.nervous44.A.reminds B.relaxes C.confuses D.scares45.A.similar B.valuable C.modern D.wrong46.A.praises B.visits C.contacts D.forgives47.A.change B.practice C.spend D.consider48.A.response B.recovery C.assessment D.improvement49.A.natural B.unusual C.informal D.conventional50.A.educated B.popular C.focused D.dependent51.A.asif B.eventhough C.unless D.because52.A.teacher B.judge C.drummer D.singer53.A.waiting B.playing C.guessing D.hiding54.A.unwillingly B.indirectly C.occasionally D.deeply55.A.preparing B.struggling C.cheering D.arguing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。Overthepastdecades,thesmall,industrialcityofZibohasbeenbestknownfor56(it)petrochemicaloutput.Inrecentmonths,however,ithasbeethecentreofa57(nation)barbecuecrazeandsocialmediaphenomenonunlikeanythingChinahasseenbefore.TouristshavefloodedthecityinthecentralprovinceofShandonginthehopeof58(try)itslesserknownkebabs(烧烤),postingvideosontheInternet,59thendeparting(离开).Yardshavebeen60(temporary)turnedintodininghallsinordertodeal61massedcrowds.DuringtherecentMayDayholiday,oneof62mostimportantweeksoftheyearforshoppingandentertainmentspending,thepetrochemicalcity63(list)asatoptouristdestinationalongsideotherpopularplacessuchastheGreatWallandtheTerracottaWarriors.Awidely64(share)onlinepicturejokesthatthelasttimesomanypeopleshowedupinthecitywasduringtheSiegeofQi,afamousbattle65tookplaceintheareain284BC.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，某国际学校学生会主席。你校学生会正在向全体学生征集以“中国科学家精神(TheSpiritofChineseScientists)”为主题的短视频。请你用英文拟一则征稿启事，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.作品要求；3.投稿方及截止时间。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。ContributionsWanted__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。AGiftBeyondMeasureAtanearlyage,Iwascrazyaboutmusic,dreamingofowningapianoonwhichIcouldpracticeandplayinthewayafamouspianistdidonthestage.LaterwhenIwasgettingolder,onmywaytoschool,therewasaninstrumentshopthatIpassedbyalmosteveryday.WhenIsawthroughthewindow,inthecorneroftheshopstoodanicepianowhichwouldalwaysattractmyeyessodeeplythatIevenforgoteverythingaroundme.Tomysadness,myfamilywastrulystruggling.Inthatperiod,mymotherwaslaidofffromherpositionandmyfatherwasonlyaclerkinapany.Itwasjustamatterofgettingbyonalowine,nottomentionbuyingmeanexpensivepianothoughtheyknewIwaseagertoplaythatpianosomuch.Theincreasingwrinkles(皱纹)inmyfather’sfaceevenstoppedmefromhavingthisthought.Thenonedayafterschool,Iwentasusualtotheshopwindowtolookatthepiano.However,thepianohadgone!Itwasabigsurprise.SomeonehadpurchasedthepianothatIwouldstareatalmosteveryday!Ishouldnothavebeensurprisedasothershadtherighttobuyit,iftheycouldaffordto.However,atthethoughtofnotbeingabletoseethatpianoanymore,tearsfilledmyeyes.Disappointedandhelpless,Iwanderedaimlesslyupanddownthestreet.Ifeltasthoughsomethinghadbeenstoleninmyheart.Afterwhatseemedayear,Ireturnedhome,dragging(拖)myheavylegs.HardlyhadIjustgoneintothehousewhenmymothercalledmyname.Brushingawaymytears,Ifollowedthesoundofhervoiceintothediningroom.注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Icouldn’timaginewhatwashappeninginfrontofme.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thenthedooropenedandmyfatherappeared,withabigsmileonhiswrinkledface.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________六校联盟高二年级期中联考·英语参考答案、提示及评分细则听力部分录音稿(Text1)M:Doyousingorplayamusicalinstrument?Thepiano,forexample?W:Well,Ididstudypianoasachild,butIgaveitup.I’mafraidIcan’tsingeither,butI’mnotbadatplayingthedrums.(Text2)M:It’sTom,Mum.I’llbehomelate.I’mafraidIgotcaughtintraffic.W:Oh,whatapity—you’llmissthebasketballmatchtonight.Ihopeyouhaveyourumbrellawithyou.Itlookslikeit’sgoingtorain.(Text3)W:Uhoh.Ithinkmycellphoneisabouttodie.M:Don’tworry,Ichargedminebeforeweleftthehouse.W:Thankgoodness.Idon’twantmymothertoworry!She’salreadycalledthreetimes.(Text4)M:Wheredidyougetthis?It’sbeautiful.W:Oh,I’vebeentosomanyplaces;Ialmostcan’trememberwherethat’sfrom.Judgingfromthecolorofthecloth,thatmustbeasouvenirIboughtinSouthAmerica.(Text5)M:WeletoCarsRentalpany.WhatcanIdoforyou?W:Ineedtorentacarforeightdays.Whatareyourrates?M:30dollarsaday.(Text6)W:Hello.XYZAccounting.M:Hello!CouldIspeaktoBrianRobinson,please?W:Mr.Robinsonisinameetingrightnow.CanIputyouthroughtohisvoicemail?M:No,thanks.I’lltrybacklater.Ijusthaveacoupleofquickquestionsaboutmytaxreturn.W:Oh,maybeanotheraccountantcouldhelpyou.IthinkGinaBowerscouldansweryourquestions.I’lltransferyou,ifyoulike.M:Yes,thatwouldbegreat.Thankyou.(Text7)M:Oh,lookatthesky,Mary!It’sstartingtogetcloudy.W:Ithoughtitwasgoingtobeafinedaytoday.Ihopeitdoesn’train.M:Wecan’thaveourpicnicwithoutsomegoodsunshineforalltheeatingandgamesandentertainment.W:Yeah,butnottoomuchsunshine,Alan!Don’tyourememberlastyear?Itwassohot.M:Andnoonewantedtoparticipateinanyoftheplannedactivities.Allwewantedwascolddrinks.Irememberthatthetemperaturejustclimbedhigherandhigherthatday.W:Well,wedon’thavethatproblemthisyear.Didyoucatchtheweatherforecast,byanychance?Isitsupposedtorain?M:Idon’tknow.Ididn’theartheweatherreportthismorning.(Text8)M:Goodafternoon.HowmayIhelpyou,Madam?W:Hello.Ireservedaroomherethedaybeforeyesterday—aroomfortwofromthe13thtothe15th.M:OK.MayIhaveyourname?W:Yes.It’sJennyGreen.M:Justonemoment,please.Ah,yes.Hereitis.I’lljustprintoutthedetailsforyoutoconfirm.You’reinroom408.W:Thankyou.M:Andcouldyoufillinyourdetailsintheguestbook,please?Name,homeaddress,today’sdate,the13thandyoursignature.W:OK.Hereyouare.M:OK.Pleasephoneoredowntoreceptionifyouneedanything.Breakfastisservedfrom7:00to9:30intheGreenHall,andcheckouttimeis11o’clock.W:Thankyou.Woulditbepossibletohaveanewspapersenttomyroom?M:Yes,certainly.Whichnewspaperwouldyoulike?W:TheTimes,please.(Text9)M:It’sGrandpa’sbirthdaynextweek.Wemusthaveasurpriseparty!W:Aparty?Doyoumeanyouwanttohaveloudmusicandfoodeverywhere?M:Well,no,butGrandpawill.Youknowhelovesjazz.W:OK.Well,howabouthavingitatahotel?M:Hotelsareexpensive—andit’stoocoldforagardenpartyatthistimeofyear.Wereallyshouldhaveithereatourhouse.W:OK,Isupposeyou’reright.Whatfoodshouldwehave?M:Oh,I’llmakesomepizzas,andI’msureGrandmawillmakeabirthdaycake.W:Yes,I’msureshewill.I’llmakesomesaladthen.WhatdoyouthinkIshouldgethim?M:Letmethink.Noscarvesorhats—I’mgivinghimascarfandGrandpajustboughtahatlastmonth.Whataboutabook?Hereadsalot.W:OK,goodidea.Oh,whatdayshouldweplantohavetheparty?M:Well,hisbirthday’sonThursday,sowecoulddoitonFriday—no,Saturday.Saturdayisthebestdayforaparty.(Text10)W:Hi,there,everybody,I’mJaneSmithandweletoAnimalWorld.Beforeyoustartyourvisit,I’dliketotellyouaboutafewspecialeventshappeningheretoday.ThefirsteventiscalledTheWorldofAnts,andit’shappeningthismorningquitesoonintheInsectHouse.Dr.DavidCrockerisgivingalectureallaboutants—thedifferenttypesofants,howthey