江西省部分重点中学2023-2024学年高三4月二轮复习验收联考英语试卷

2023—2024学年高三二轮复习验收考试高三英语试卷试卷共8页，67小题，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，清将答题卡交回。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15. B.£9.18. C.£9.15.答案是C。1.WhatdoesSusanplantodotonight?A.Gotoaparty. B.Stayathome. C.Goshopping.2.Whatdoesthemanmean?A.Lisahasaneyeforclothes.B.ThesweaterwastoosimpleforLisa.C.Heregrettednotgoingtothefashionshow.3.HowmuchdoesitcosttoplaytennisfortwohoursonSunday?A.$4. B.$6. C.$12.4.Whatleftthemanadeepimpression?A.Food. B.Animals. C.NorthernCanada.5.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Asouvenir. B.Apicture. C.Atrip.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.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Inastreet. B.Inastudio. C.Inacinema.7.Whatisthewomanbusydoingrecently?A.Organizingashow. B.Practicingrunning. C.Workingonamovie.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Whydidthewomanmakethecall?A.Toofferhelp. B.Tolookforabook. C.Tobuyacomputer.9.Whatmightthewomandonext?A.Shemightplaceanorder.B.Shemightmeettheman.C.Shemightmakeanothercall.听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。10.Whatisthewomanskilledat?A.Cookingmeals. B.Dothecleaning. C.Organizingactivities.11.Whowillberesponsibleforclearingup?A.Kathy. B.Ben. C.Lindsay.12.Whatwillthewomandoontheshow?A.Dance. B.Sing. C.Telljokes.13.Howlongwillthecharityshowlast?A.Foronehour. B.Fortwohours. C.Forthreehours.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Howdoesthemanfindhisjob?A.Tiring. B.Bad. C.Boring.15.Whatisthemannow?A.Awaiter. B.Adriver. C.Aguide.16.WhatistherelationshipbetweenJackandMark?A.Co-workers. B.Waiterandguest. C.Bossandemployee.17.Wherewillthemangotomorrowmorning?A.Avalley. B.Amuseum. C.Abusinessstreet.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.Inwhichcountrydidthenecktiefirstappear?A.China. B.TheUS. C.Croatia.19.WhatwastheCroatian’spurposetowearahandkerchiefinthe17thcentury?A.Toprotectthemselves. B.Tolookpretty. C.Tokeepwarm.20.HowdidLouisthe14thfindthenecktie?A.Cool. B.Protective. C.Unnecessary.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AOneofthebestessaycontestsof2024,thiscompetitionsponsoredbytheWriter’sDigestpromotesnonfictionofallkinds:“personalorpolitical,traditionalorexperimental”,butyouressayshouldbeatleast1,000wordsand1,500wordsatmost.Eligibility(资格):Studentsareeligibletoparticipateiftheyareingradesninethroughtwelveinanyofthefiftystates,theDistrictofColumbia,theU.S.territories,oriftheyareU.S.citizens/lawfulpermanentresidentsattendinghighschooloverseas.Studentsmaybeattendingapublicorprivateschool.Entriesfromhome-schooledstudentsarealsoaccepted.Submission:Fillouttheonlineregistrationform.Allfieldsontheonlineformarerequired,includinguploadingaMicrosoftWord(doc.ordocx.)fileofyouroriginalworkwithatitleinEnglishwhichshouldincludeacomprehensivelistofsourcesconsulted.Entriesmustbetyped,double-spaced,in12-pointTimesNewRoman.Teacherorparent:Studentregistrationformsmusthaveateacherorparentname.Thatpersonmayreviewthesubmittedessayandactasthekeycontact.Donotplaceyourlastnameoryourschool’snameonanyofthepagesoftheessay.Youressaywillbedisqualifiedifitdoesnotmeettherequirementsorissubmittedafterthesubmissiondateof11:59p.m.EDTonJune1,2024.Prizes:$1,000tothewriterofthewinningessay,inadditiontoanall-expensepaidtriptotheWriter’sDigestAnnualConference!Therunner-upwinsawritingcoachingpackagevaluedat$650andthethird,adiversityeditingpackagevaluedat$350.21.Whocanparticipateinthecontest?A.AChineseteenager. B.Ahighschoolteacher.C.AnAmericantenth-grader. D.Aprofessionalwriter.22.Whatisarequirementfortheentry?A.UploadingaWordversionoftheoriginalwork.B.Writingpersonalnameonthefirstpageoftheentry.C.Fillingintheapplicationformandpostingitintime.D.Makingsureofthewordsoftheentrybeyond1,500.23.Whatwillbethesecondprize?A.Afreetrip. B.Acashprize.C.Adiversityeditingpackage. D.Awritingcoachingpackage.BPhilGibsondidn’tsetouttorevolutionizehowseniorsrecordtheirlifestories.Hewasjusthavingadinnertimeconversation.Inthesummerof2006,Gibson’smother-in-lawJanementionedthatshehadrecentlyvisitedafriendinaresthome.Shewasdisappointedthatthewomanhadfadedsomuch.“Peopledidn’trecognizehowactivethiswomanhadbeenwhenshewashealthy,”Gibsonrecalls.“Mymother-in-lawtoldmeshewishedtherewasaboardattachedtoherfriend’sbedthatcoulddisplayherpoems,storiesandartworksopeoplecouldrealizethepassionthiswomanhadhadwhenshewasyounger.”Shortlyafterthisconversationwithhisin-laws,Gibson,48,madeanotherunexpecteddiscovery.“Iwasatdinnerwithagroupofbusinessfriendsandwasshockedbythefactthateveryoneofushadexperiencedamajorlife-changingeventwithoneofourparentsorin-lawspassingawayinthelastthreemonths,”Gibsonsaid.“Inconversations,itwasclearthatnoneofushadpreparedforlosingthatvaluableconnectiontoourhistoriesandtheseveryimportantpeopleinourlives.”SoGibsonbegantocreateanew,easy-to-usewebsitetocollectseniorandfamilystories.Afternearlyayearofdevelopmentandtesting,helaunchedafreeonlineservicecalledGrearLifeS.Thesiteguidesanyonethroughtheprocessofcapturing,sharingandpreservingthelifestoriesofpreviousorcurrentgenerationsbeforetheyarelostforever.Thesenewtechnologiesarethelatestdevelopmentstogiveseniors,familymembers,andcaregiverstoolstohelpimprovethemental,emotional,andphysicalhealthofolderadults.Astools,theyofferseniorsastructuredwayoftellingtheirlifestoriesandpassingtheirlegaciesalongtofuturegenerations.Andtheyoftenenablefamilymemberstobemorecompassionate,informedandeffectiveinprovidingcare.Recordingthelifestoryofaseniorcanoftenbeanactivitythatbenefitsboththeyoungandtheoldandactually,everyonecanbenefitfromtheprocessofhelpingaseniorrecalltreasuredlifememories.24.WhatmadeGibson’smother-in-lawfeelletdown?A.Herfriendcouldn’trecognizeher.B.Herfriendwenttoliveinaresthome.C.Herfriend’shealthconditionwasworsening.D.Herfriendlosttalentforliterarycreation.25.WhydidGibsonmentionhisdinnerwithfriends?A.Toprovehowvaluablefriendshipis.B.Toindicateanyoneislikelytoexperienceloss.C.Toshowfriends’attitudetowardthechangesinlife.D.Toexplainhowhegottheideaofcollectingstories.26.WhatisthesignificanceofGreatLifeS?A.Itteachestheoldadvancedtechnology.B.Itprovidesatoolfortheoldtoearnmoney.C.Itpromotesthegeneralwell-beingoftheold.D.Itoffersseniorsaplatformtointeractwitheachother.27.Inwhichsectionofawebsitemightthistextappear?A.Society. B.History. C.Literature. D.Technology.CAsdawnbreaksovertheRockies,thestreetsofColoradoawaken,walkersandcyclistsmovingthroughthecity’sstreets.Butbeneaththisliesagrowingconcern:thesafetyoftheseroadusersisincreasinglyunderthreat.Recentstatisticsrevealareality,withfatalities(死亡)rising,castingashadowoverColorado’sbusystreets.AmongthesefatalitiesisthestoryofNickCordova,acyclistwhoselifewascutshort,becomingacatalystforchangeandasymboloftheurgentneedforsaferstreets.Inthewakeoftheseaccidents,thecommunityhasfoundadiscomfortingwaytorememberandadvocate:the“ghost(幽灵)bike”.Paintedwhiteandchainednearthesiteoffatalaccidents,thesebikesareusedtoremindpeopleoftheliveslostandthecriticalneedforchange.Therecentreschedulingofa“ghostride”memorialforNickCordovaemphasizesthecommunity’sresolve.JaniceJim,vicepresidentofCycleWR,emphasizesthatwhilesomecitieshaveexcellentbicycleinfrastructure(基础设施),hebattleisfarfromover.AreaslikeVictoriaStinKitchener,knownforaccidents,areingreatneedofattentionandimprovement.Jim’swordsmirroraviewsharedbythemajority:theinfrastructurecanandmustbebetter,forthesakeofallwhosharetheroad.TheconceptofVisionZero,aninitiativeaimedatgettingridofalltrafficfatalitiesandsevereinjuries,whileincreasingsafe,healthy,fairmobilityforall,hasfoundafootholdinColorado.However,thejourneytowardsthisambitiousgoalisfacedwithchallenges.Fundingandpolicychangesarethefoundationsuponwhichthisvisionrests.Advocatesarguethatinvestmentincyclistsafetyisn’tjustamatterofpublichealth;it’saninvestmentintheveryfabricofthecommunity,anacknowledgmentthateverylifeispreciousanddeservingofprotection.AsColoradostandsatthiscrossroads,thepushformorefundingandpolicychangescontinues,fueledbystorieslikeCordova’sandtheunyieldingspiritofthoselefttocarrythetorch.28.Whichwordcanbestreplacetheunderlinedword“catalyst”inparagraph2?A.Barrier. B.Fuel. C.Fear. D.Link.29.Whyare“ghostbikes”placedinthestreet?A.Toserveasareminder. B.Tomarkdangerousareas.C.Toaddtosharedbikes. D.Toprovethegovernment’saction.30.WhatcanweknowaboutVisionZero?A.ItisputforwardbyCordova.B.Itsrealizationneedspolicysupport.C.Itsaimistogetridofalltrafficaccidents.D.IthasbeenachievedinColorado.31.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthetext?A.TheStoryofCordova B.TheConceptofVisionZeroC.Colorado’sGhostBikes D.Colorado’sCallforStreetSafetyDSmartaccessoriesareincreasinglycommon.Forexample,recentlyresearchersintroducedtheThermalEarring(热耳环),awirelesswearabledevicethatcontinuouslymonitorsauser’searlobe(耳垂)temperature.Thesmartearringmodelisaboutthesizeandweightofasmallpaperclip.Aclipattachesonetemperaturesensortoawearer’sear,whileanothersensorhangsaboutaninchbelowitforestimatingroomtemperature.Theearringcanbepersonalizedwithfashiondesignsintheshapeofaflower,forexample,withoutnegativelyaffectingitsaccuracy.“Iwearasmartwatchtotrackmypersonalhealth,butI’vefoundthatalotofpeoplethinksmartwatchesareunfashionableoruncomfortable,”saidco-leadauthorShirley.“Ialsoliketowearearrings,sowestartedthinkingaboutdevelopingsmartearrings.”Creatingawearabledevicesmallenoughtopassasanearring,yetrobust(耐用的)enoughthatuserswouldhavetochargeitonlyeveryfewdays,presentedanengineeringchallenge.“It’satrickybalance,”saidShirley.“Typically,ifyouwantpowertolastlonger,youshouldhaveabiggerbattery.Butthenyousacrificesize.Makingitwirelessalsodemandsmoreenergy.”Theteammadetheearring’spowerconsumptionasefficientaspossible,whilealsomakingspaceforaBluetoothchip,abatteryandtwotemperaturesensors.Insteadofpairingitwithadevice,whichusesmorepower,theearringusesBluetoothadvertisingmode—thetransmissionsadevicebroadcaststoshowitcanbepaired.Afterreadingandsendingthetemperature,itgoesintodeepsleeptosavepower.Inastudyofsixusers,theearringoutperformedasmartwatchatsensingskintemperatureduringperiodsofrest.Italsoshowedpromiseformonitoringsignsofstress,eatingandexercise.Buttheyneedmoredatatotraintheirmodelsforeachusecaseandmorethoroughtestingbeforethedevicemightbeusedbythepublic.Forfutureversionsofthedevice,Shirleyisworkingtointegrateheartrateandactivitymonitoring.She’salsointerestedinpotentiallypoweringthedevicefromsolarorkineticenergyfromtheearringswaying.32.Whatcanbelearnedaboutthesmartearringsfromparagraph2?A.Itstargetusers. B.Itsdesign.C.Itsenergyconsumption. D.Itsapplication.33.Whatdifficultydidtheresearchersmeetwheninventingtheearrings?A.Selectingalightmaterial.B.Testingoutwirelessconnection.C.Chargingthesmartearringquickly.D.Balancingthesizeandtheenergycapacity.34.Whatismainlytalkedaboutinparagraph6?A.Howtheearringsreadandsendthetemperature.B.Whattheresearchersdidtosaveenergyoftheearrings.C.Howtheresearcherspairedtheearringswithbluetooth.D.Whatprinciplestheresearchersusedintheinvention.35.WhatisShirleyworkingon?A.Puttingthesmartearringsintomarket.B.Testingthesmartearringsonthepatients.C.Addingmorefunctionstothesmartearrings.D.Comparingsmartearringswithothersmartproducts.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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In-flightannouncementscanbecrucialinprovidingimportantinformation.36Butbeyondthe“necessities”,arepassengersbeingfloodedwithtoomanyannouncements?Imagineboardinganaircraftlateintheeveningorduringtheearlyhoursoftheday,eagertogetsomesleep.Afterforcingyourselftostayawakeforthesafetybriefing,youfallfastasleep.37It’sthecaptainmakinganannouncement.She’stellingyouhername,herfirstofficer’sname,thenameofeveryflightattendant,andofcourse,thecruisingspeedandaltitude.Wasthisreallynecessaryandwasitworthbeingwokenupfor?38It’sanyonedeepintoafilmortwopassengerstryingtotalktoeachother.Infact,in-flightannouncementsautomaticallypausetelevisionshowsandmovies—sometimescomingthroughyourheadphonesfarlouderthanthevolumeofwhateveryouwerewatching.Whichannouncementsarenecessary?Therearemanyin-flightannouncementsthatareabsolutelynecessary.Anythingtodowithsafetyandsecurityis,ofcourse,essential.Anythingtodowithdelaysandschedulingisalsoimportanttoknow.39Ithinkmostpeoplecareaboutthoseaswell.However,anythingbeyondtheseisquestionable.Ofcourse,theadditionalannouncementsaremeanttobetterconnectpassengerstotheflightcrew,theairline,andtheoverallexperienceofflying.40Butinmyopinion,thiscomesatthecostoftheoverallflightexperience.Sofrommypointofview,in-flightannouncementshavegottenoutofcontrolandneedtobecontrolled.A.In-flightmealoptions?B.Afterall,theyarerulesthatshouldbeobeyed.C.Actually,mostofthepassengersarelikelytofeelsleepy.D.It’snotjustpassengerstryingtosleepthatareinterrupted.E.Italsoseemspolitetointroducethosewhowillserveyou.F.Suddenly,you’reintheairandsomethinghasstirredyouawake.G.Thismightincludedelays,thelocaltimeatdestination,andofcourse,emergencies.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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Inthefast-pacedworldofFormulaOneracing,therewasayoungdrivernamedAlexwhowasan41boy.Fromatenderage,AlexdreamedofbecomingaFormulaOnechampion.Alex’sfamily,though42atfirst,recognizedhisdeterminationandsupportedhiminpursuinghisdream.ButFormulaOnewasavery43world,filledwithtalenteddrivers.Alexfacedmanychallengesand44alonghisjourney.Hewasfacedwithmomentsofself-doubt,questioningwhetherhehadwhatit45tosucceedatthehighestlevelofmotorsport.Yet,Alexrefusedtoletdifficulties46him.Heknewthattruechampionsweremadeinthecrucible(磨炼)ofdefeat.Withgreatdetermination,hepushedforward.Asseasonscameandwent,Alex’sskillandreputation47.Somefamousteamstooknoticeofhisremarkabletalent,andheeventually48aseatinoneofthetopFormulaOneteams.Itwasthe49ofalifetime,achancetocompeteagainstthebestdriversintheworldforthe50ofchampionship.Alexfacedmassivepressureandexpectations.The51ofhisdreamandtheeyesofmillionswereuponhim.However,heresistedthepressureand52becametheFormulaOneWorldChampion.Fromthatday,Alex’svictory53asymbolofcourageandresilience.Andhisstory54usthatinthepursuitofourdreams,thereareno55—onlypossibilitieswaitingtoberealized.41.A.ambitious B.independent C.influential D.honest42.A.unfamiliar B.doubtful C.inexperienced D.embarrassed43.A.uncertain B.well-known C.competitive D.fast-paced44.A.conflicts B.complaints C.departures D.defeats45.A.ignored B.took C.said D.acknowledged46.A.detect B.change C.approach D.define47.A.grew B.continued C.failed D.remained48.A.arranged B.shared C.secured D.hired49.A.opportunity B.regret C.challenge D.course50.A.recognition B.title C.support D.cooperation51.A.power B.benefit C.appeal D.weight52.A.finally B.suddenly C.temporarily D.apparently53.A.pointedto B.servedas C.accountedfor D.resultedfrom54.A.granted B.promised C.reminded D.warned55.A.tricks B.surprises C.alternatives D.limits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。Asacenturies-oldartform,thepopularityofYinggedanceonthestreetsofLondonduringtheSpringFestivalwas56successintermsoftraditionalChinesefolkartsailingoverseas.Literally57(translate)asthe“SongsofHeroes”dance,Yinggedanceisa300-year-oldfolkdancethatoriginatedfromtheChaoshanareaofSouthChina’sGuangdongProvince.Dressedincolorfulcostumes,58(energy)performerswavewoodensticksintheirhandsinorderlyformationswhiledancingtothemusic.Based59thestoriesofthe108HeroesofLiangshanMountainfromtheclassicnovelOutlaw’softheMarsh,thisisafolkart60(combine)avarietyofforms,frommartialartsandChineseoperastodance.Withitshighcompatibility(共存)withvariousartformsandyearsofinheritanceandinnovation,thisChaoshan-borndancearthasspreadtoneighboringcountriesand61(region)inthelastcentury.Yinggedance62(bring)toThailandbyChineseimmigrantsaroundacenturyago,whereittookoff63expandedtoover10provinces.Fornow,thistraditionalChinesedanceis64(wide)knownbyitsinheritanceamongtheyoungergenerationswhohave65(enthusiastic)inpracticingkungfu,andtryingdragonandliondancesaswellasbeingonthewindofsocialmedia.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，你市的第一家外文书店在本周末试营业，请你给你班的交换生Peter写一封邮件，邀请他一起去逛书店。内容如下：1.说明写信目的；2.介绍书店情况；3.约定时间、地点。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。In2019,anunattractivepackagearrivedatmyfrontdoor.Insidewasa2-by-4-footscrapbook(剪贴簿)filledwithcandywrappersover70yearsold.ItwassentbyJeffreyS.Green,whowasafamouscandycompany’svicepresident.Afterthecompanycloseddown,thescrapbooktraveled2,950milestoLaVerne,California,tothefarmmyfamilyandIcallhome.I’mthefounderoftheonlinewebsite“RoadsideAttraction:CandyWrapperMuseum”,whereIsharemy50-yearcollectionoflittleslipsofpaper,designedtobetomandthrownaway.Why?Becausethesesmallobjectsserveastimemachines,openinganemotionaldoortothepast.Iwas15yearsoldwhenIstartedcollectingcandywrappers,inspiredbyfriendswithcoolcollectionslikebeerbottlesfromaroundtheworld.Someoftheircollectionsareclassifiedeitherbysizeandcoloraswellassportsorpeople.Inspiredbythesenovelcollections,Iwantedtostartoneofmyown,butofwhat?Iusuallyspentmyfewcoinsoncandyatthecandyshop.Thecandyshelveswereawonderlandoftastytreatswithcolorfulwrappersindifferentthemes,allshouting:Pickme!BigBears,MilkDuds,Jujyfruits,Choco’Lite,Lemonhead…Howcouldagirldecide?Theninspirationstruck.Insteadofthrowingawaythosewrappers,Iwouldsavethem.IwouldcreateaCandyWrapperMuseum.Ihopedthatthewrapperswouldonedaybeenjoyedasart,nostalgia(怀旧)andhumor.Itwas1977whenIwasateenager.Anideastruckme:Iwouldcollectthesewrappersthroughoutmylifetime,thenopenupthemuseumasaroadsideattractioninmyoldage.Ichosemyfirstpieces,NiceMiceandCinnamonTeddyBears,andsobeganthisjourney.Myfamilywerethefirsttoleavethecandywrapperstome.Thentherelatives.Myfriendscaughtthespiritoffunanddonatedpieces.Collectingbecameanaffordable,novelwaytoexploretheworldaroundme,onethatcouldturnevenanordinaryshoppingtripintoatreasurehunt.In2002,inspirationstruckagain.Whywaituntilretirement?Whynotopenthemuseumrightnowontheinternet,theultimate“superhighway”?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。Buildingtheonlinemuseumwasamassivesix-month,one-personproject.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Whenthemuseumwaslaunched,Idoubtedwhetheranyonewouldbeinterested._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2023—2024学年高三二轮复习验收考试高三英语参考答案及评分细则听力材料Text1M:Susan,doyouwanttodropbyTom’swithmetonight?Ihearhe’shavingaparty.W:IwishIcould.ButIpromisedtoshopwithmymom.Text2M:Lisa,wheredidyoubuysuchasweater?W:Iboughtitonthelastfashionshow.Whatdoyouthinkofit?M:Itlooksgoodonyou.Youalwaysdresssimplybutingoodtaste.Text3W:Shallwegoandplaytennis?Iknowanewly-openedtenniscourt.Itonlycosts$4onweekdayeveningsforanhour.Andontheweekend,itcharges$6foranhour.M:Hey,thatsoundslikeagoodidea.Text4W:YouoncelivedwiththeInuitsinNorthernCanada.Whatthingsdidtheydodifferently?M:Foodwasabigthingthatwasdifferentthere.Theyeatanythingthat’sfoundintheseaandtheyeatjustaboutallthepartsoftheanimal.Text5M:Wow,theboatisfantastic.DidyoupurchaseitasasouvenirduringyourtriptotheWestLake?W:No,Itookthepictureofitmyself.Iloveshootinggreatscenery,especiallywaterandmountains.Text6M:JoinmethiseveningonTheatreHour.JennyLongtonistherecentwinneroftheNewYorkTimesActressoftheYearAward.She’scurrentlyappearingonBroadwayinthespectacularmovie,Daydreams.Jenny,welcometotheshow.W:Thankyou,Dennis.It’sapleasuretobehere.M:Yourlifehasbeenratherbusyrecently,wouldn’tyousay?W:Well,DaydreamshasbeenrunningforthreemonthsnowbutI’vebeenworkingnon-stopsincemynewmoviebegan.Text7M:Goodafternoon.ThisisBronsonBooks.MynameisAndy.HowmayIhelpyoutoday?W:Hi.I’mlookingforareferencebook.It’scalledScienceandCivilizationinIndonesiabyClaudeNylon.Doyouhaveit?M:Holdonamoment,ma’am.I’mcheckinghereonmycomputer.No,wedon’thaveitavailable.Icouldorderitforyouifyoulike.Itwillbehereinaboutsevendays.W:Oh,that’sokay.Letmecheckwithsomeotherstoresfirst,thenImightgetbacktoyou.Text8M:Kathy,weneedsomehelpforthecharityshowonSaturday.Doyouthinkyoucanhelp?W:Sure,IamgoodatcookingandIcandosomeofthecookingifyouneed.M:No,thecookingistakencareofbyBen.W:OK,whatabouttheclearingup?Icanpickupthelitteroffthefloor.There’sgoingtobealotofpeoplearoundandtheparkwillgetprettymessyIthink.M:Lindsayhasvolunteeredtodothat.Iwantyoutotakepartinthecharityshow.Youcandanceorjusttellsomejokes.W:Ican’tdancebutIcansingthenationalsongquitewell.M:That’sgreat.W:Whattimedoesthecharityshowstart?M:Itwillstartataround3pmintheafternoonandwewillfinishupatabout5pm.W:I’monSusan’scookerystalluntil4pm.MaybeIcansingmysongattheendoftheshow.M:Yeah,thatsoundsperfect.W:OK,agreed.Putmedownasthelastactinthecharityshow.M:Thanksalot,Kathy.Ireallyappreciateit.W:Mypleasure!Text9W:Hey,Jack,howisyournewjobgoing?Isitboring?M:Notsobad.Ilovebeingwiththetouristsaroundthoughitisalittletiring.It’sbetterthanbeingawaiter.W:Wheredidyoutakethemtoday?Didyoutravelbybus?M:Yeah,Ihelpedthemgetonbusandthedrivertookustothevalley.W:Wow,thatmusthavebeengreat.Wereyoutheonlyguidewiththetouristgrouptoday?M:No.Markwasthere.Weareinthesamecompanyandhehelpedmealot.Whenhe’snotthere,IhavetoomuchtodosoIreallyappreciateitwhenI’mnotalone.W:Whattimedidyougetbacktothehotel?Youlooktired!M:Wegotbackatfiveandthenwehadalittletimewithourleaderdiscussingtomorrow’sroute.W:Whereareyougoingtomorrow?Theoldtower?M:Oh,wewentthereyesterday.Wearegoingtothecitymuseuminthemorningandthentothebusinessstreetafterlunch.W:Oh,mayyouhaveahappytomorrow!M:Thanks!Text10Everymanwillwearanecktieonformaloccasionsallovertheworld,suchasChina,theUSandnearlyanyothercountry.Butdoyouknowwherethenecktiecamefrom?Infact,itoriginatedfromCroatia.Severalhundredyearsago,whentheCroatianswentintobattle,theywouldhaveascarforahandkerchieftoprotecttheirnecks.Inthe17thcentury,whattheystarteddoingwaswearingthisscarforhandkerchiefaroundtheirneckstolookbeautiful.Theninthe18thcentury,someCroatianswenttovisitLouisthe14thinFranceonsomesortofofficialvisitandtheyworetheirhandkerchiefs.AndapparentlyLouisthe14thwassoimpressedandthoughtitwassuchacool-lookingobjectthatheadopteditasafashionitemfortheFrench.Itgraduallybecamethenecktie,andtheFrenchwordfornecktiecomesfromtheFrenchwordforCroatian,whichis“cravate”,so