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淮安市2008―2009學(xué)年度高三年級(jí)第二次調(diào)研考試

2009屆蘇北四市聯(lián)考(徐州、宿遷、連云港、淮安)

英語(yǔ) 試題

說(shuō)明：1．本試卷共12頁(yè)，共5部分，滿分120分，考試時(shí)間120分鐘；

2．在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置填寫姓名、考號(hào)等，密封線內(nèi)不要答題；

3．請(qǐng)將所有答案按照題號(hào)填涂或填寫在答題卡相應(yīng)的答題處，否則不得分。

第一部分；聽(tīng)力(共兩節(jié)，滿分20分)

第一節(jié) (共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分)

請(qǐng)聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話。每段對(duì)話后有一個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)完每段對(duì)話后，你都有10秒鐘的時(shí)間來(lái)回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對(duì)話僅讀一遍。

1. When does school begin?

A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.

2. What is Bill doing now?

A. He's listening to the radio. B. He's talking on the phone. C. He's staying in hospital.

3. What does the man advise the woman to do?

A. To buy a second bicycle. B. To buy a used bicycle. C. To buy a new bicycle.

4. Who is the man?

A. A taxi driver. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A waiter.

5. Why couldn't the man get through?

A. The woman's telephone was out of order.

B. The receiver of the telephone was broken.

C. The woman's receiver was off the hook.

第二節(jié)(共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分)

請(qǐng)聽(tīng)下面5段對(duì)話或獨(dú)自。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白后有幾個(gè)小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽(tīng)每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時(shí)間閱讀各個(gè)小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽(tīng)完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時(shí)間。每段對(duì)話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。

聽(tīng)第六段材料，回答第6至8題。

6. What are the speakers talking about?

A. Living. B. Traveling. C. Farming.

7. Where was the woman's father born?

A. In the city. B. In the countryside. C. In the town.

8. Why do the people on the man's farm make the seed by themselves?

A. They have special ways of planting.

B. They have special soil.

C. They have a lab on the farm,

聽(tīng)第七段材料，回答第9至11題。

9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Husband and wire. B. Employer and employee.

C. Teacher and student.

I0. What are the kids doing?

A. They're killing animals. B. They're playing games.

C. They're hitting each other.

11. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The kids often hurt their animals. B. There is a car crash outside.

C. The woman is worried.

聽(tīng)第八段材料，回答第12至14題。

12. How does the man want to send the mail?

A. By express mail. B. By ordinary mail. C. By registered mail.

13. How can the man make sure whether the letter has arrived?

A. By surfing the Internet. B. By making a call.

C. By coming to the office to inquire.

14. Where does the man want to send the cassettes?

A. To China. B. To America. C. To England.

聽(tīng)第九段材料，回答第15至17題。

15. What did the man buy at last?

A. Four pen sets. B. Four pens. C. A pen and a pencil.

16. What did the woman warn him not to do?

A. Not to buy four of anything for a Japanese.

B. Not to buy gifts for a Japanese.

C. Not to buy pen sets for a Japanese.

17. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The man will go to Japan on business.

B. The man will go to Japan to see his relatives.

C. The man will live with a Japanese family for some time.

聽(tīng)第十段材料，回答第18至20題

18. With whom do Polish people spend Christmas?

A. Friends. B. Their families. C. Other relatives.

19. Why do people in Poland have to taste all the dishes on Christmas Eve?

A. Because if they don't do it, the one who cooks will be unhappy.

B. Because they have to tell what dishes are on the table.

C. Because if they don't do it, they may have bad luck in the following year.

20. Where do the children Fred presents?

A. In their bedroom. B. In the dining room.

C. In the room where there is a Christmas tree.

第二部分英語(yǔ)知識(shí)運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié), 滿分35分）

第一節(jié)：?jiǎn)雾?xiàng)填空（共15小題; 每小題1分，滿分15分）

請(qǐng)認(rèn)真閱讀下面各題，從題中所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng), 并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

21. --- Really? Who will give _________ lecture?

--- Mr. Wang, __________ famous professor from Nanjing University.

A. the; 不填 B. a; the C. the; a D. a; a

22. _________ the global financial crisis, the Chinese government has taken many measures _________ people's life to deal with it.

A. Facing with; related B. Faced; relating to C. Faced with; relating D. Facing; related to

23. --- Haven't you seen the speed limit sign? Please drive _________.

--- Sorry, but I have to.

A. more slowly a bit B. slowly a bit more C. a bit more slowly D. slowly more a bit

24. Lawrence Craven, a doctor from the USA, is the author of several published reports, one of ________ introduced the idea in 1953 _________ aspirin could reduce the risk of heart attacks.

A. them; when B. which; that C. what; that D. which; when

25. If Sanlu Group _________ melamine to the milk, the babies _________ too much from kidney stone.

A. didn't add; would not suffered B. hadn't added; wouldn't have suffered

C. hasn't added; wouldn't have suffered D. hadn't added; would have suffered

26. --- When did you _________ staying up so late?

--- When I entered this school two years ago, where students have too much homework to do.

A. take in B. take on C. take down D. take to

27. --- Daniel must have lost his job in that unemployment crisis, ___________ he?

--- I don't think so. Yesterday I saw him working together with his colleagues.

A. didn't B. doesn't C. mustn't D. hasn't

28. --- Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We'll have to part.

--- No need to feel blue. ____________

A. A still tongue makes a wise head. B. A single flower does not make a spring.

C. All good things come to an end. D. All that glitters is not gold.

29. It is beyond my ____________ to search the criminal's house, for I haven't got permission from my superior.

A. energy B. power C. force D. ability

30. --- Bob, can you spare me a few minutes right now ? I have to ask you some questions.

--- _________.

A. It's a pleasure B. Ask, please C. Help yourself D. Yes, go ahead.

31. --- You won't go to Kathy's wedding party, will you?

--- Yes, __________ invited.

A. though B. if C. unless D. as

32. --- Mr. Smith has gone to China on business.

--- Oh, really? Do you know when he _____________?

A. had left B. was leaving C. has left D. left

33. After saying good-bye, the host stood at the gate until the guests were _________.

A. out of memory B. out of impression C. out of sight D. out of shape

34. --- Good morning. How much should I pay for these books ____________ to Alabama?

--- Hm, about ten dollars.

A. to be sent B. being sent C. having sent D. to have been sent

35. Not until ___________ on TV _________ that the Chinese ship was rescued by the European Union Task Force.

A. did I mm; did I know B. did I turn; I knew

C. I turned; did I know D. I turned; I had known

第二節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1分，滿分20分）

請(qǐng)認(rèn)真閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

A young and successful manager was traveling down a neighborhood street, going fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching out for kids 36 out from between parked cars. He 37 when he thought he saw something.

38 his car passed, one child appeared, and a brick knocked heavily into the Jaguar's side door. He stepped 39 on the brake and backed the Jag hurriedly to the spot from 40 the brick had been thrown.

He jumped out of the car, caught a kid and 41 him up against a parked car, shouting, “What was that all about and what are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. 42 did you do it?”

“Please, Mister, please, I'm sorry, 43 I didn't know what else to do!” explained the youngster.

“It's my 44 ,” he said. “He rolled off the sidewalk and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.”

Sobbing, the boy asked the manager, “Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too 45 for me.”

46 beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair, 47 his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see that everything was going to be okay.

“Thank you, sir. God bless you,” the 48 child said to him. The man then 49 the little boy pushing his brother to the sidewalk toward their home.

It was a long walk back to his Jaguar -- a long, slow walk. The manager never 50 the side door. He kept the dent (凹痕) to 51 him not to go through life so fast that 52 has to throw a brick at you to get your 53 .

Life whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart. Sometimes, when you don't have the tinge to 54 ... Life throws a brick at your head.

It's your 55 : Listen to the whispers of your soul or wait for the brick!

36. A. walking B. rushing C. taking D. brushing

37. A. slowed down B. took down C. broke down D. picked up

38. A. Before B. After C. As D. Since

39. A. hard B. gently C. hardly D. fast

40. A. which B. there C. what D. where

41. A. fired B. pushed C. pulled D. left

42, A. How B. Why C. When D. Where

43. A. and B. so C. but D. for

44. A, father B. fault C. brother D. duty

45. A. kind B. angry C. heavy D. old

46. A. Astonished B. Disappointed C. Puzzled D. Moved

47. A, held out B. brought up C. took out D. made up

48. A. grateful B. confident C. considerate D. thoughtful

49. A. noticed B. found C. watched D. glanced

50. A. repaired B. mentioned C. remembered D. washed

51. A. recommend B. warn C. suggest D. remind

52. A. someone B. everybody C. anyone D. nobody

53. A. assistance B. pity C. attention D. help

54. A. stop B. think C. enjoy D. listen

55. A. turn B. choice C. fate D. time

第三部分閱讀理解（共15小題，每小題2分，滿分30分）

請(qǐng)認(rèn)真閱讀下列短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng), 并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。

LIMA -- Chinese President Hu Jintao put forward five proposals for dealing with major issues in international economic and social development and tackling the ongoing global financial crisis at the 16^th APEC economic leaders' meeting on Saturday.

First, APEC member economies should build Consensus and promote sound development of the multilateral (多邊的) trading system, Hu said. “We should have strong confidence in the multilateral trading system and give strong support to the Doha Round negotiations,” he suggested.

Second, APEC member economies should take up responsibilities and jointly deal with climate change, he stressed. All parties should, in keeping with the requirement of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol and the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities,” actively conduct negotiations for the implementation (執(zhí)行)of the “Bali Roadmap” and take effective policy measures in light of their respective conditions to relieve climate change.

Third, exchanges and cooperation should be conducted and efforts joined to combat natural disasters, Hu said. In order to increase exchanges and cooperation in disaster response in the Asia-Pacific region, China has put forward the APEC Principles on Disaster Response and Cooperation this year, he said.

Fourth, regulation and guidance should be enhanced and common social responsibility strengthened, he added. “An important lesson we have learned from the ongoing financial crisis is that while trying to maximize economic returns, enterprises should follow a prudent, well-thought-out and responsible approach in market operations,” he added.

Fifth, APEC members should take coordinated actions and ensure world food and energy security, Hu emphasized. “We should, following the principle of common development: actively and effectively coordinate our policies and resort to a variety of joint measures to safeguard world food and energy security.” he said.

56. The purposes of President Hu putting forward the proposals are the following except _______.

A. strengthening social responsibility B. promoting economic development

C. reforming the world political system D. fighting the world financial crisis

57. The underlined word “tackling” in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.

A. supporting B. resisting C. fighting D. accepting

58. The best title for this passage is ______.

A. Chinese President Attends the APEC Meeting.

B. Hu Makes Proposals on Fighting Crisis.

C. China Has Put Forward the APEC Principles

D. APEC Members Support the Doha Round Negotiations

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Duration: 2 hours

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PRICES: $145 per person

INFORMATION: Bookings are essential.

To reserve your place: Visit the Guided Tours Desk (located upstairs in the Box Office Foyer)

Call: +612 9250 7250

Venue: Opera Theatre

Sydney Festival welcomes one of Europe's finest acting ensembles, Budapest's Katona Jozsef Theatre, in their acclaimed production of Chekhov's early masterpiece. Ivanov is Chekhov's first performed work and tells the tale of a once idealistic landowner who has lost all interest in life.

Performed in Hungarian with English subtitles.

Warning: This production contains gunshots and nudity.

Duration: 3 hours and 20 minutes with one 30 minute interval

SEASON: 22- 27 January

PRICES: Adults: $100

Venue: Drama Theatre

*Concessions: $55

*Concessions are available to Australian full-time students, children under 15. Please ensure you have your Proof of Concession with you when you attend a performance.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare all 37 plays in 97 minutes No performance is ever the same; it's great entertainment for the whole family―Shakespeare fan or not. The Complete Works has something for everyone. It's an unforgettable night out!” said the audience.

“Characters die like flies, fight like Zorro, jump, attack and kill each other un61 everyone is dead, disguised or drowned.” -- Herald Sun

“No matter how extravagant or ridiculous Complete Works becomes, it always remains true to the core of Shakespeare's writings and this is why it works so well.” -- The Age

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval

PRICES: Adults: $75 Children under 10:$60

Venue: Playhouse

59. From the posters, we can infer __________ is an ideal place to have a good outside view while enjoying performances.

A. Playhouse B. Drama Theatre C. Box Office Foyer D. Opera Theatre

60. According to the third porter, The Age is most probably the name of________.

A. a newspaper B. a viewer C. an actor D. a book

61. Which of the following is the name of a play or a drama?

A. Budapest B. Ivanov C. Zorro D. Chekhov

The rate of new HIV/AIDS infections in China is slowing and is now mainly being transmitted through sex, China's Health Minister Chen Zhu said on Thursday.

“At present, the AIDS in China is spreading at a slower rate,” Chen told a news conference. “Sexual transmission is now the main route for the spread.”

The country is estimated to have 50,000 new infections in 2007, down from 70,000 new cases in 2005, according to the minister, citing a joint report by the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS two days before World AIDS Day on December 1.

By the end of October 2007, a total of 223,501 people had been officially reported to have infected HIV, including 62,838 people with fully-blown AIDS, Chen said.

However, according to an estimate made by the Ministry, the WHO and UNA1DS, China will have as many as 700,000 people living with HIV/AIDS by the end of 2007, including 85,000 AIDS patients.

The difference between the estimated figures and the official figures is mainly due to unwillingness by individuals to come forward for treatment, the report said.

“China's HIV epidemic remains one of low spread overall, but...” said the 38-page report.

Chen admitted that a number of core challenges remain, including the need for better advocacy and education, improved treatment and care, and more focused education and discrimination reduction.

The Chinese leadership was strengthening its commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment at different levels of the government, he said.

The amount spent in 2007 had risen to 944 million yuan (US$126 million), from 854 million yuan in 2006 (USS114 million), Chen noted.

62. What can we infer from the passage?

A. More work remains to be done to fight against AIDS.

B. Of the new infections, 4.47 percent will come from heterosexual transmission.

C. AIDS treatment costs a little.

D. The effort made by the Chinese government is in vain.

63. How many people infected HIV in 2006, according to the joint report?

A. 700,000 - 70,000 = 630,000 B. 223,501 - 50,000 = 173,501

C. 700,000 - 50,000 = 650,000 D. 223,501 - 70,000 = 153,501

64. According to the pie chart (餅形圖), we can see clearly that _________.

A. heterosexual transmission accounts for the most part of the new infections

B. drug abuse accounts for the most part of the new infections

C. Mother to infant infection becomes less

D. there are more than four ways of infections

65. The main mason for the difference between the official figures and estimated figures is that ________.

A. The AIDS patients can't afford the treatment

B. The AIDS patients lack education of this field

C. Re AIDS patients are unwilling to be treated

D. The AIDS patients are afraid of treatment

Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do; once or twice she had looked into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, “and what is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversation?”

So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain (雛菊花環(huán)) would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a white rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.

There was nothing so very remarkable in that; but when the rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the bush.

The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down a very deep well.

Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next. First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything; then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves; here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon hooks. She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labeled “ORANGE MARMALADE”, but to her great disappointment it was empty; she did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing somebody, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.

Down, down, down. Would the fall never come to an end? “I wonder how many miles I've fallen by this time?” she said aloud. “! must be getting somewhere near tile, centre of the earth. Let me see: that would be four thousand miles down, I think. I wonder if I shall fall right through the earth! How funny it'll seem to come out among the people that walk with their heads downward! The Antipathies, I think--but I shall have to ask them what the name of the country is, you know. Please, Ma' am, is this New Zealand or Australia?' And what an ignorant little girl she'll think me for asking! No, it'll never do to ask: perhaps I shall see it written up somewhere.”

Down, down, down. There was nothing else to do, when suddenly, thump! thump! Down she came upon a heap of sticks and dry leaves, and the fall was over.

66. What kind of books do you think will interest Alice most?

A. Books that her sister was reading. B. Books without pictures or conversation.

C. Books about white rabbits. D. Books with pictures and conversation.

67. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Alice did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing the white rabbit.

B. Alice managed to put the jar back into the shelf.

C. Alice ran after the white rabbit across the field out of curiosity.

D. The people on the opposite side of the earth walk with their heads downward.

68. Which is the right order of the story?

a. Alice jumped into a large hole.

b. She took down a jar from one of the shelves.

c. A white rabbit ran close by her.

d. Alice sat by her sister, doing nothing.

e. She fell upon some sticks and dry leaves.

A. d-c-a-be B. d-a-c-b-e C. a-b-e-c-d D. d-c-a--e-b

69. From the passage, we can see Alice is a(n) ___________ girl.

A. helpful and friendly B. curious and imaginative

C. brave and curious D. ignorant and pretty

70. The paragraph “In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.” can be put between ___________.

A. Paragraphs 1 and 2 B. Paragraphs 2 and 3

C. Paragraphs 3 and 4 D. Paragraphs 4 and 5

第五部分任務(wù)型閱讀（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）

請(qǐng)認(rèn)真閱讀下列短文，并根據(jù)所讀的內(nèi)容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一個(gè)最恰當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~。注意：每個(gè)空格填寫一個(gè)單詞。請(qǐng)將答案寫在答題紙上相應(yīng)的題號(hào)的橫線上。

When Joe Bates was twelve years old, he lost interest in school He stopped listening in his classes. Some of his teachers began to consider him a problem.

But a few of Joe's teachers thought that Joe might have lost interest in schoolwork because he already understood it. They proposed that Joe try taking a university class in computer science. Joe did. He was the best student in the class. Later tests showed that his intelligence and knowledge were far greater than most children of his age. He entered the university when he was thirteen, about four years earlier than most children. And by the time he was in his early twenties, Joe was teaching computer science at a university.

Joe's story shows what can happen when a child's unusual ability is recognized. Sadly, however, not all gifted children get this recognition. And educational experts say unusually gifted children may waste their abilities if they do not get help to develop them.

Studies show that almost twenty percent of students who fail to complete high school in the United States are gifted children.

This is because gifted children can have special problems as well as special abilities. Teachers may not recognize their abilities, or may not know how to keep them interested. Or they may consider such students to be trouble-makers or rebels.

Gifted children may feel lonely or different because they do not know other children who share their interests.

Educators say there are more than two million gifted children in the United States today. But they say fewer than half are taking part in special education programs designed for them.

One of the most successful programs is held every summer at John Hopkins University in the state of Maryland, where Joe Bates went to school. It started in 1980 when educators saw that there must be many children like Joe.

At first, only 100 children took part, now more than 1000 children between the ages of nine and sixteen are students in the summer program.

The John Hopkins program provides studies in math and science. It also has classes for children with unusual ability in language and writing. The children study the same subject every day for several weeks. It could be biology, or history, or English literature. In those few weeks, they learn as much as in a normal nine-month school year.

William Durden, the director says the program succeeds because it permits children to make progress more quickly than in a traditional program. And the children get to meet others like themselves.

第五部分書面表達(dá)(滿分25分)

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1．公平、合理。用油越多，交費(fèi)也應(yīng)越多；

2．增強(qiáng)節(jié)約意識(shí)，減少不必要用車；

3．減少空氣污染，有利于環(huán)保

反對(duì)

1．中國(guó)是發(fā)展中國(guó)家，不能盲目學(xué)西方；

2．油價(jià)上漲，加重消費(fèi)者負(fù)擔(dān)；

3．失業(yè)人數(shù)增加，會(huì)產(chǎn)生其它社會(huì)問(wèn)題。

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3．參考詞匯：燃油稅fuel tax

With the new fuel tax policy taking effect on January 1, more and more people show their great concerns about what it brings to their life.

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One possible version:

With the new fuel tax policy taking effect on January 1, more and more people show their great concerns about what it brings to their life.

Some people are in favor of the policy. They think it is reasonable and fair to carry out the policy, because the more the oil consumption, the more money the drivers pay, which can avoid the unnecessary driving They also think when the policy will help to reduce air pollution and benefit environment. In their opinion, fuel tax can raise the awareness of using oil efficiently.

However, others are against it. For one thing, they think China is a developing country, so we can't do as the developed countries do. For another, the new fuel policy may increase the fuel price. Drivers will pay higher fuel consumption taxes and may be overburdened. Also, they hold the opinion that the new policy may cause more unemployment. As a result, there might be some other social problems.

In my opinion, every coin has its two sides.

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第一節(jié)

(Text 1)

M: Does school begin at eight o’clock?

W: No. It begins half an hour earlier.

(Text 2)

W: What’s the latest news about Bill?

M: I talked to him last night on the phone. He said he was feeling better and would be back home tomorrow.

(Text 3)

W: I can’t decide whether to buy a new bicycle or try to find a second-hand one.

M: A new bicycle will cost you a lot of money. I don’t think it is worth doing.

(Test 4)

W: Ruijin Hotel, please!

M: Do you want to go by way of the People’s Road or Triumph Road?

W: Whichever is fastest.

M: Yes, ma’am, we’ll take the People’s Road.

(Text 5)

M: Is your phone out of order?

W: No. Why?

M: I tried calling you, but couldn’t get through.

W: I’m sorry. Perhaps the receiver was off the hook.

第二節(jié)

(Text 6)

W: It is the first time that I have come to the field at this time of year. How promising the crops are!

M: You mean that you’ve never been in the countryside before?

W: Yes. In fact both my parents were born in the countryside.

M: If so, you may know something about planting.

W: Yes. Because I saw my grandparents plant cabbages the other day. It is really a difficult job.

M: There are several things to do, such as turning over the soil, watering the field and putting some powder in and so on. But the most important is choosing the best seed.

W: Do you make the seed by yourself or bring it from other places?

M: Usually we make it by ourselves because the soil on our farm is quite different from that of other lands.

W: Do you have any program to run your farm in your own way?

M: Yes. We plan to make our farm into a lab to make the best cabbage seed.

(Text 7)

W: Henry, what on earth are those kids doing?

M: I don’t know. Maybe they’re just playing games.

W: Isn’t there something funny going on? All I can hear is guns and car crashing.

M: Oh, my dear, never be so fussy. It’s just a game.

W: It is too violent. The kids will grow up thinking that hurting people is OK.

M: Come on! I think people worry too much about that kind of thing. After all, you never see our kids hitting each other or maltreating our animals.

W: But I see them playing war and they all want toy guns and weapons.

M: Don’t be so critical. Boys will be boys. They need time to relax.

(Text 8)

M: I want to send this express mail please. It’s got to get there tomorrow.

W: San Diego. No problem. It will be delivered by noon tomorrow. If you want it left at the address, even if there is no one there to sign for it, check this little box on the label.

M: No, it’s a big office. There’ll be someone there.

W: If you want to be sure it arrives there on time, call this 800 number. I’ll write it down for you, and give them the number from your receipt. We can track the letter every step of the way by computer.

M: Oh, that’s wonderful. Now I need a fifty dollar money order, and a stamped-envelope and a padded-envelope.

W: How big a padded-envelope?

M: Just big enough to hold these cassettes I’m sending to China.

(Text 9)

W: Can I help you?

M: Yes, I’m looking for a gift for the Japanese family I’m going to stay with. What do you recommend?

W: Pen sets are always a good gift.

M: Yes, let’s see. There’re sets with a pen and a pencil, and bigger sets with four pens.

W: Don’t give a set of four pens to a Japanese. In fact, don’t give four of anything.

M: Why is that?

W: The Japanese word for “four” sounds like the word for “death”. It means bad luck.

M: Thanks a lot. In that case, I’ll take the single pen and pencil set.

W: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language.

M: Right.

(Text 10)

People in Poland tend to spend Christmas with their families, and most important point of Christmas is Christmas Eve supper. The whole family just sits around the table and there are twelve traditional dishes on the table and you’re supposed to taste them all because if you don’t try any of them, you may have bad luck in the following year. Well, before everybody sits down to eat the supper, we just break wafers for each other, wishing each other good luck. When the supper is over, the children go to the other room where the big Christmas tree stands and they find some Christmas presents under the Christmas tree. And after supper the whole family just sits around the table singing Christmas songs and waiting for midnigh, when they go to church.