湖北省黄冈中学春季10-11学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

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湖北省黄冈中学春季10-11学年高一下学期期中考试英语试卷
本试卷共四部分。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
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，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。
1．What will the woman probably do?
A. Go home. B. Lock the lab. C. Check the lab.
2．How did Terry travel through South America?
A. By train. B. By bus. C. By car.
3．Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In an apartment.
4．How many students are good at basketball this year?
A. About 20. B. About 30. C. About 40.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Losing weight. B. Going to a gym. C. Repairing machines.
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。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What do we know about the woman’s hometown?
A. It’s cold in the winter. B. It’s a very small town.
C. Things are expensive there.
7．Why is the woman’s hometown polluted?
A. Because of the home rubbish. B. Because of the tourist industry.
C. Because of the smoke from the factories.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What does the woman think of the jacket?
A. It’s not well made. B. It doesn’t fit her. C. Its material is bad.
9．What does the woman ask the man to do with the jacket?
A. Clean it for her. B. Give her money back. C. Change it for another one.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. A couple. B. Classmates. C. Neighbours.
11．What do we know about the woman’s house?
A. Susan likes it. B. It will be put on sale. C. It will be sold at a high price.
12．What does the man ask the woman to do this evening?
A. Help him prepare supper. B. Look at a house with him.
C. Have dinner together and persuade Susan.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Workmates. C. Teacher and student.
14．Why does the man want to find a full-time job?
A. His father asked him to do so. B. He needs money for his band.
C. He isn’t good at studying at all.
15．Where did the man work in his first job?
A. In the students’ centre. B. In a potato chip factory.
C. In his father’s company.
16．What did the man think of his first job?
A. It was awful. B. It was boring. C. It was difficult.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．How old was the speaker when she met her boyfriend?
A. 17. B. 18. C. 19.
18．How did the speaker feel at the first sight of her boyfriend?
A. Awful. B. Nervous. C. Surprised.
19．What happened to the speaker?
A. She cut her hand. B. She made a wrong sandwich.
C. She made a mistake when she gave change.
20．Why did the young man come back in the evening?
A. To order a pizza.
B. To buy another sandwich.
C. To ask the speaker out for dinner.
第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21．Leave it to me! I feel more about myself and my abilities these days.
A. confident B. curious C. sensitive D. worried
22．You might those fireworks, Jane. Do be careful with them.
A. give off B. cut off C. set off D. put off
23．—What shall I do if I meet a word that I don’t know?
—If you can’t guess its meaning, you can the dictionary.
A. examine B. consult C. combine D. gain
24．The happy of children playing in the garden disappeared, and it was quiet again.
A. scene B. scenery C. sight D. view
25．When you keep your promise, no matter how much effort (努力) it takes, you will be .
A. spotted B. surrounded C. admired D. rewarded
26．David gave us a vivid of his trip to Mount Huangshan after his return.
A. account B. explanation C. imagination D. idea
27．A large sum of money has been raised the poorly-educated children in the mountainous areas.
A. in return for B. for the benefit of C. as for D. in memory of
28．To my surprise, at yesterday’s meeting he again the plan that didn’t sound reasonable.
A. cheered up B. settled down C. brought up D. put up
29．There was a reaction from the public when the singer was sent to prison last week.
A. violent B. religious C. fundamental D. genuine
30．It is colder today than it was yesterday. What terrible weather!
A. briefly B. deeply C. physically D. slightly
第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The other day, I happened to meet someone I hadn’t seen for many years. I couldn’t 31 the change in him. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even seem like the same person.
When I first knew Bill, back in 32 , he was one of the most carefree people I had ever met. He was always ready to have a party. He thought 33 of going out for beer at three o’clock in the morning 34 driving 50 miles to see an old movie he really liked. Bill and I were in the same class in college, and 35 was never dull when he was 36 . With him there was one wild 37 after another. Sometimes I wonder how we 38 to study for our exams.
Last week I was in Houston on business, and I ran into Bill in the bar at the hotel. 39 , I wasn’t even sure it was 40 . Was this short-haired businessman really the same person? I wasn’t really 41 until I came near him, but it indeed was Bill. Now he works for a bank. He 42 most of the evening about his job, his new car and his house. How he had 43 ! Back when we were in college, the 44 thing Bill cared about was possessions. Now they seemed to be his main 45 . Although I have changed quite a bit myself, somehow, I never imagined Bill changing so much. My image of him 46 the one I had formed at the time when we were college students together.
I suppose it’s 47 to expect people to remain the same, especially 48 I have changed so much myself. But I must say that I 49 the old Bill much more than the new Bill. Maybe he 50 the same way about me.
31．A. describe B. see C. believe D. understand
32．A. childhood B. the army C. middle school D. college
33．A. nothing B. much C. most D. none
34．A. or B. but C. while D. so
35．A. exercise B. life C. work D. exam
36．A. in B. out C. away D. around
37．A. adventure B. mistake C. chance D. joke
38．A. determined B. struggled C. managed D. hoped
39．A. First of all B. At first C. Now and then D. All the time
40．A. that B. us C. there D. he
41．A. sorry B. surprised C. sure D. confident
42．A. thought B. talked C. worried D. knew
43．A. lied B. worked C. tried D. changed
44．A. first B. last C. next D. only
45．A. interest B. career C. subject D. problem
46．A. remained B. accepted C. replaced D. compared
47．A. wise B. foolish C. normal D. equal
48．A. because B. what C. how D. when
49．A. remembered B. respected C. knew D. liked
50．A. felt B. shared C. behaved D. considered
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
In 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a great bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge building experts thought that this was an impossible project and told Roebling to forget it. But Roebling could not ignore the vision of this bridge. After much discussion and persuasion he managed to convince his son Washington, an engineer, that the bridge could be built.
The father and son developed concepts of how it could be completed and how the difficulties could be overcome. After that, they began to build their dream bridge.
The project started well, but when it was only a few months underway (在进行中) a tragic accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was also injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, which made him unable to walk or talk or even move.
Everyone had a negative comment since the Roeblings were the only one who knew how to build the bridge. In spite of these difficulties, Washington was never discouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was to move one finger and he decided to make the best use of it. By moving it, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers what to do. The project was underway again. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wife's arm, until the bridge was finally completed.
Today the Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory to the victory of one man's determination not to be defeated by circumstances. This is one of the best examples of a never-say-die attitude that overcomes a terrible physical disability and achieves an impossible goal.
51．When John Roebling had the idea of building the bridge, ________.
A. his son supported him immediately
B. many experts thought it impossible
C. there was no bridge around New York
D. he persuaded the government to support him
52．What is the right order of the following statements?
a. The Roeblings talked about the possibilities of building the bridge.
b. Washington became disabled.
c. John Roebling believed that building the bridge was possible.
d. Washington's wife helped instruct the building.
A. a d c b B. b c d a C. c a b d D. a d b c
53．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. the government did offer much help to building the bridge
B. to go to the long Island, we can go across Brooklyn Bridge now
C. Washington had only one finger after the accident
D. it took 13 years to complete the bridge
54．What is the main idea of the passage?
A. the Roeblings were devoted to their work
B. how the Brooklyn Bridge was built by the Roeblings.
C. a strong will is not to be defeated.
D. success lies in patience and hard work.
B
Looking back on my childhood, I believe that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were all brought up in the same way, my brothers and my sisters soon gave up their flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do maths well.
Before World War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the dim memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I remember clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a crystal clear memory of the dogs, farm animals, local birds, and above all, insects.
I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love for the natural world and my passion has led me into varied explorations. I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil reading about other people’s observations and discoveries. Then something brings these observations together in my mind. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books.
But curiosity, a keen （敏锐的）eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist. A scientist, up to a point, can be made. A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds.
55．The first paragraph tells us the writer .
A. was interested in flowers and insects in his childhood
B. lost his hearing when he was a child
C. didn’t like his brothers and sisters
D. was born into a naturalist’s family
56．The writer can’t clearly remember his relatives probably because .
A. he didn’t live very long with them
B. the family was very large
C. he was too young when he lived with them
D. he devoted himself to observing nature
57．It can be inferred from the passage that the writer was .
A. a scientist as well as a naturalist
B. not a naturalist but a scientist
C. only a born naturalist
D. first of all a scientist
58．According to the writer, a born naturalist should first of all be .
A. good at maths B. full of passion
C. knowledgeable D. self-controlled
C
Students who say they never or hardly ever used dictionaries often speak English well but usually write poorly, because they make many mistakes.
The students who use dictionaries most do not learn especially well either. The ones who look up every new word do not read fast. Therefore they do not have time to read much. Those who use small two-language dictionaries have the worst problems. Their dictionaries often give only one or two words as translations of English. But one English word often has many translations in a foreign language and one foreign word has many translations in English.
The most successful students are those who use large college edition dictionaries with about 100,000 words but do not use them too often. When they are reading, these students first try to get the general idea and understand new words from the context. Then they reread and use the dictionary to look up only key words that they still do not understand. They use dictionaries more for writing. If they are not sure how to spell a word, or divide it into syllables, they always use a dictionary. Also, if they think a noun might have an unusual plural form, they check these in a dictionary.
59．The writer thinks that .
A. choose a good dictionary, and you’ll be successful in learning English
B. dictionaries are not necessary to the students who learn English.
C. it is very important for students to use good dictionaries properly
D. using dictionaries very often can’t help to improve writing
60．According to the passage, which of the following is wrong?
A. Dictionaries have little effect on learning to speak English.
B. Whatever new words you meet while reading, never use dictionaries.
C. Small two-language dictionaries have serious disadvantages.
D. Reading something for the first time, you’d better not use dictionaries.
61．This passage mainly tells us 　　　　　　． .
A. that students shouldn’t use small two-language dictionaries
B. what were the defects of small two-language dictionaries
C. why students should use large college edition dictionaries
D. what dictionary students should choose and how to use it
62．Which is not mentioned in this passage?
A. How to make good use of a dictionary.
B. When to use a dictionary.
C. How to improve spoken English.
D. How to practise reading fast.
D
Parking has long been a major headache for drivers in Shanghai. The Transportation Department is mapping out a new plan for the city’s parking system. There are one million cars on the road in Shanghai but only enough public parking space to provide room for 15 percent of these vehicles. It is no wonder that local drivers get so worried trying to find a place to park.
The city is seeing a rise in private car owners. In March, the city sent out 2,000 private car licenses, the highest number of licenses ever sent out in a month. And prices rose to 14,600 yuan, 500 more than in February. Industry experts say this suggests that local people have a strong, active interest in buying cars.
By the year 2020, the number of automobiles in Shanghai will probably reach two million. If one parking lot is for each car, then a lot of parking space should be built for these vehicles.
Downtown Shanghai is most short of parking space. However, experts point out that simply building more parking lots in downtown areas is not practical and doesn’t provide an ideal solution. The idea of “ Park & Ride” system has been suggested. This means that drivers can leave their vehicles in car parks nearby subway or bus stations and ride public transport to go downtown. Based on this idea, the city will limit the number of parking lots in downtown areas and demand higher parking fees but build more parking areas near main subway and bus stops.
63．The underlined phrase “mapping out” in the first paragraph means __________.
A. making B. arguing C. commanding D. requesting
64．About __________ drivers can find places to park their cars in Shanghai now.
A. 850,000 B. 1,000,000 C. 150,000 D. 2,000,000
65．What can we infer from the second paragraph?
A. The city sent out more private licenses in February.
B. Less and less people bought cars in March.
C. The city sent out less private licenses in March.
D. More and more people are going to buy cars.
66．According to the idea of a “ Park & Ride ” system, the city will __________.
A. send out more private car licenses
B. build more parking lots near bus stops
C. encourage people to buy more cars
D. build more parking areas downtown
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A sunflower is a sunflower. A mobile phone is a mobile phone. But can you combine the two to do something for your local environment? As early as next year it may well be possible. When you have finished with your mobile phone you will be able to bury it in the garden or a plant pot and wait for it to flower.
A biodegradable (生物可降解的) mobile phone was, this month, introduced by scientists. It is hoped that the new type of phone will encourage consumers to recycle. Scientists have come up with a new material over the last five years. It looks like any other plastic, but overtime it can break down into the soil without giving out any poisonous chemicals. British researchers used the new material to develop a phone cover that contains a sunflower seed. When this cover turns into waste, it forms nitrates (硝酸盐). These feed the seed and help the flower grow. “We’ve only put sunflower seeds into the cover so far. But we are working with plant experts to find out which flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put roses in next time.” said one scientist.
As phone technology is developing so quickly people are constantly throwing their mobiles away. This means producers are under pressure to find ways of recycling them. Some 650 million mobile phones have been sold this year. Most of them will be thrown away within two years, adding plastic, heavy metal and chemical waste to the environment. A biodegradable cover can offer some relief for nature, according to the scientists. “The seed is released and the flower grows in the pot so you don’t have to concern yourself with the phone when you have finished using it,” said Kerry Kirwan, the leader of the research team.
67．After you have finished using the new type of mobile phone, _______.
A. the sunflower seed will come out and flower in the pot
B. the phone cover will break down very soon in the soil
C. it will be recycled by the producers
D. it can charge itself with electricity in a green way
68．This type of research is done because ________.
A. the technology of making phones is changing rapidly
B. too many waste mobile phones may lead to environmental problems
C. nobody has ever thought of recycling mobile phones
D. producing mobile phones uses a lot of energy
69．We can infer from the story ________.
A. the new type of mobile phones are already on the market
B. the new type of mobile phones will sell extremely well
C. the material of the new type of phones is harmful
D. other flowers may be used in the new type of mobile phones
70．The best title of this passage is .
A. Recycling our phones
B. The phones that flower
C. A new material for making phones
D. The harm of thrown-away phones
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。
71．Do remember to remind her (关掉) the gas before she leaves. (turn)
72．Lots of policemen were sent to prevent them (砍) the trees. (cut)
73． (为何他们突然消失) then still remains a mystery. (disappear)
74．Giving children whatever they want (对他们有害). (harmful)
75．I feel so sick. I wish Mum (没有逼我) to eat so much. (force)
76．These chemical changes produced a chain reaction, which (使可能) for life to develop. (make)
77． (如果时间允许), I hope to visit the museum. (permit)
78．The house (他付了) a large sum of money three years ago is now worth twice as much. (pay)
79．With such a lot of work on hand, he (不应该去) to the cinema last night. (should)
80． (他设法) carry out the experiment last year has encouraged his workmates greatly. (manage)
第二节：短文写作（共1题；满分25分）
假如你是2011年美康“中文桥”Chinese Language Bridge美国学生来华夏令营的一名中方工作人员李华，收到了美国营员Peter的电子邮件，他在动身来中国之前，想了解一下中方给他安排的寄宿家庭的有关情况，请你根据下列信息回复邮件：
1．住房宽敞，有私家车；
2．懂英语，乐于交流；
3．2010年接待过美国学生。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节以使行文连贯；
3．信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I’m very glad to receive your e-mail asking about something about the family we have arranged for you to stay.




Yours,
Li Hua

参考答案
1—5 ACBAB 6—10 ACABC 11—15 BCABB 16—20 ACBAC
多项选择：21—25ACBAD 26—30ABCAD
完形填空：31—35 CDAAB 36—40 DACBD 41—45 CBDBA 46—50 ABDDA
社会一切都在变化，唯一不变的就是变化。作者在变化，当然他的朋友也不例外。或许你会认为原来的朋友更好，他也会这样认为。
31．C 多年不见的朋友一般会有一些变化，而作者朋友变化之大让他难以置信。
32．D 下文Bill and I were in the same class in college为提示，college的原词复现。
33．A 第2段告知我们Bill是一个不受羁绊、爱冒险的人，在他看来凌晨3点钟外出喝啤酒或者驱车50英里看一场自己喜欢的老电影是无所谓的 (nothing)。
34．A 参见第33题解析。
35．B 作者在上大学时与Bill同在一校，有Bill在周围 (was around) 陪伴，生活从不乏味 (dull)。
36．D 参见第35题解析。
37．A 读过前几句，你一定会判断出Bill爱冒险，而且冒险会一个接着一个。
38．C 读到这里，你一定也会认为这么能折腾的人考试如何过关，manage to do sth. 意为“设法做成某事”。
39．B 文章从第3段写多年后作者又遇到Bill，起初作者还拿不准自己遇到的是不是Bill。“首先”，在列举的时候用；B“起先”，在陈述的时候用；C“有时，偶尔”；D“一直”。
40．D 参见第39题解析，he代指的就是Bill。
41．C 直到我走近了Bill，我才确信 (sure) 这就是Bill。
42．B 朋友相聚一定要攀谈起来，谈一些话题。
43．D 从第42题所在句子开始写Bill的变化，该句感叹他的变化是多么大。
44．B 上一句提到的his job, his new car and his house都与possessions有关系，而在上大学时Bill是最不可能提到这些的。last意思是“最不可能的”，注意不要望文生义。
45．A Bill一直在谈his job, his new car and his house这些与possessions有关系的东西，好像这些都是他的兴趣 (interest) 所在。
46．A 作者之所以认为Bill变化太大，是因为他对Bill的印象还停留 (remained ) 在当年上学的时候。
47．B 希望人永远保持不变无疑是愚蠢的。
48．D 当你自己在变化时，怎么希望别人不变呢？
49．D 看来作者还是喜欢以前的Bill。
50．A 话又说回来，或许Bill对作者也有同感，认为作者变化很大。

阅读理解：
51. B 细节理解题。根据第一段“experts thought that this was an impossible project”可知。
52. C 细节理解题。根据故事发生的顺序可以看出。
53. B推理判断题。 A没提到，C应该是can move only one finger，D应该是more than 13 years。
54. B 主旨大意题。整篇文章讲的是the Brooklyn Bridge从设想到历尽艰难被建成的过程。
55. A细节理解题。从第一段“my brothers and my sisters soon gave up their flowers and insects. Unlike them …”unlike说明“不一样”， 可以看出我对自然感兴趣
56. D细节理解题。从第二段最后一句话可以看出我沉迷于自然而没太在意别的人和事物。
57. C推理判断题。第三段第一句给出了答案。
58. B细节理解题。由第三段第二句 “I have a strong love for the natural world and my passion has led me into varied explorations.”可知首先要有强烈的爱和激情。
59. C细节理解题。A不正确，B和作者观点不符，D根据文章字典用的多应该是对阅读不利对写作有帮助
60. B细节理解题。 B太绝对了，A的根据在在第一段，C由第二段第四句可知，D在第三段第二句。
61. D 主旨大意题。
62. C细节理解题。
63. A 猜测词义题。根据文章交通部门应该是“制定”新的计划。
64. C细节理解题。根据第一段的二句话的数据算出。
65. D推理判断题。根据第二段第二句话，三月发放的证书是最多的，所以A，C错误。根据最后一句话可知D正确。
66. B细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句话可知。
67. A细节理解题。由第三段最后一句话可知。
68. B细节理解题。有第三段第二，三句话可知科学家想用新的材料缓解过多废弃手机对自然造成的污染压力
69. D推理判断题。A由第一段第四句可知不对，B没提到，C由第二段第四句可知不对，D由第二段最后一句话可得知别的花种子可能会被用到。
70. B主旨大意题。本文主要是介绍一种生物可降解的手机，它被埋在土里可以开花。
完成句子：
71．to turn off
72．(from) cutting down
73．Why they suddenly disappeared
74．is harmful to them
75．hadn’t forced me
76．made it possible
77．If time permits (Time permitting)
78．for which he paid
79．shouldn’t have gone
80．That he managed to

Writing
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m very glad to receive your e-mail asking about something about the family we have arranged for you to stay.
Located in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, a large fully-equipped apartment answers all your needs. Apart from the convenient public transportation, the family’s own car can also take you to some nearby places of interest. Because all the members of the family can speak fluent English and are outgoing, I’m sure you will have no difficulty communicating with them. Above all, they hosted two American students last year, through which they’ve gained lots of experience. In addition, the hostess’ expert cooking can guarantee you a wonderful chance of tasting delicious Chinese food.
Now they are fully prepared to host you and make friends with you. And I hope you will have a pleasant time in China. See you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua


听力录音稿
(Text 1)
W: Shall I lock the language lab now? I want to go home.
M: Don’t bother. I’ll check it myself later.
(Text 2)
M: Terry enjoyed his three-week drive through South America.
W: Yes, he said he saw much more than he would have travelling by bus or train.
(Text 3)
M: Could you please tell me what room Mr Smith is in?
W: Yes, he’s in the intensive care unit on the fourth floor. I suggest that you check with the nurse there.
(Text 4)
M: How many students tried out for the basketball team this year?
W: About 40, but only half of them hare real talent for the sport.
M: Oh, what a pity!
(Text 5)
W: Do you go there every day?
M: No, just two or three days a week.
W: What machines do you use?
M: I usually start on the bicycle machine. Then I use the running machine for about half an hour. Then I lift weights.
(Text 6)
M: What’s your hometown like, Shanda?
W: It’s a huge, industrial city — around 10 million people.
M: Wow! So, what’s it like there?
W: Well, there’s not very much to see. It’s mostly factories. But if you go, you should visit the old town. It’s pretty there. But don’t visit in the winter. It’s freezing then.
M: Is it an expensive place?
W: No, things are pretty cheap there, actually. But there is a lot of crime. It’s also very polluted because of the smoke from all the factories.
(Text 7)
W: Excuse me, sir. I’d like to return this jacket.
M: Is there something the matter with it?
W: Yes. I didn’t notice when I bought it, but there are a few problems. First, it’s torn in several places. And some of the buttons are very loose. This one came off, in fact. And there’s a stain on the collar.
M: I’m really sorry about this. Would you like to exchange it for another one?
W: To be honest, I don’t think this jacket is very well made. I’d rather get my money back.
M: I understand. Do you have the receipt?
(Text 8)
W: What are you going to do, Paul?
M: I’m not sure. Susan likes everything here and doesn’t want to move. What about you?
W: Oh yes, we’re leaving. We’re putting the house up for sale tomorrow. I’m going to ask for a reasonable price. I’d rather lose a little now than a fortune later.
M: I think you’re right. Are you and Brian doing anything this evening?
W: We’re looking at a house in Aston Road at half past six. I don’t think we’re doing anything after that.
M: Why don’t you come around for supper and we can talk about it? It might make Susan change her mind. (10)I hope we could still live next door to each other.
W: Thanks very much. I’ll do my best.
(Text 9)
W: Hey, Jeff, what’s going on?
M: Oh, I’m looking at the classified ads. It looks like I have to get a job.
W: I thought you had a job in the students’ centre.
M: Yeah, but that’s part-time. I need something full-time.
W: But what about school? What about your band and our classmates?
M: Well, to tell you the truth, I’m probably going to drop out of school for a while. I’m just not in the mood for studying these days. I’d rather spend my time playing with my band. But my father won’t support me if I’m not in school.
W: I see. Well, what kind of job do you want to get?
M: I don’t really care. Anything rather than working in a potato chip factory.
W: A potato chip factory?
M: Yeah, my first job. It was so awful that I haven’t eaten a single potato chip since I quit that job.
(Text 10)
W: I remember very clearly how I met my boyfriend. I was about nineteen and worked in a shop. When someone asked for a sandwich, I had to cut up the bread with a big knife and make the sandwich. One day, a really good-looking guy came in and I thought, “Oh, he’s lovely!” And, well, I felt a bit nervous and he asked for a cheese sandwich. So I cut up the bread very quickly, made the sandwich, and gave it to this young man with a big smile on my face. And he looked at the sandwich and went “Argh!” Then I saw the sandwich was all red. It was covered in blood. I’d cut my band making the sandwich. And well, there was a silence, and then everyone laughed, and I felt so stupid. But anyway, when the shop closed at six o’clock, he came back and asked me out for a pizza, and we started going out!