浙江省台州市十校联盟2021-2022学年高一英语上学期期中考试试卷（附答案）.doc

台州市十校联盟2021学年第一学期高一年级期中联考试题英语2021.11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.Whereistheman’sraincoat?A.Athome.B.Intheoffice.C.Onthebus.2.Whatdoesthewomanthinkofsharingaroomwithothers?A.Troublesome.B.Uncomfortable.C.Enjoyable.3.Howmuchisthemilk?A.$6.50.B.$3.50.C.$3.4.Whydoesthewomancalltheman?A.Tolookforajob.B.Toaskhimtoputupanotice.C.Toleaveamessageforherpianoteacher.5.Whatistheconversationabout?A.Aboss.B.Aninterview.C.Anexam.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。听下面一段对话,回答第6、7题。6.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Interviewerandinterviewee.B.Teacherandstudent.C.Classmates.7.Whatdoesthemanwanttododuringthesummervacation?A.Gosightseeing.B.Learntodrive.C.Dovolunteerwork.,听下面一段对话,回答第8至10题。8.Whatisthewomanprobably?A.Atrainattendant（服务员).B.Asecretary.C.Amanager.9.Whenwilltheman’strainleaveforLondon?A.At5:00p.m.B.At9:30a.m.C.At11:30a.m.10.WhowillthemanmeetonThursday？A.Mike.B.Mr.Black.C.Ms.Smith.听下面一段对话,回答第11至13题。11.Whereistheboynow?A.AtTom'shouse.B.Atschool.С.Atastadium.12.Howwilltheboygethome?A.Bycar.B.Bybike.C.Bybus.13.Whatisthetimenow?A.3:30.В.4:00.C.5:00.听下面一段对话,回答第14至17题。14.Whatarethespeakersdoing?A.Makingatrainingplan.В.Doingsomeexercise.С.Attendingasportsmeeting.15.Howlongwillthefirstperiodoftheexercisinglast?A.Sixweeks.B.Fourweeks.С.Twoweeks.16.WhichsportdoesthemanplantopracticeonWednesday?A.Running.В.Cycling.С.Swimming.17.Howdoesthemanfindthesecondperiodoftheexercising?A.Stressful.B.Interesting.С.Easy.听下面一段独白,回答第18至20题。18.Whatdoesthespeakerdonow?A.Anofficeworker.B.Agardener.С.Acook.19.Whatdoesthespeakerdoatweekends?,A.Hedrivestothecountry.B.Heplantstrees.C.Herepairstools.20.Whatisthespeaker’swifeinterestedin?A.Doingsomereading.B.Listeningtotheradio.С.Collectingoldcookerybooks.第二部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。ALongBeach,a28-mileareaofbeach,liesinsouthwesternWashington,andisgenerallycalledLongBeachPeninsula.Communitiestheretakeyoubacktoolddaysofasimplelife.Here,visitorscanrelaxandenjoythegoodofatotalrest.BirdwatchingTherearedifferentkindsofbirdsonLongBeach.It’sbestifyouwatchthemfromadistanceanddon’ttrytofrightenthem.TheSouthwestLoopRouteMapcanbegotthroughtheLongBeachPeninsulaVisitorsOfficebycallingl-800-451-2542.HorsesApopularactivityonLongBeachishorsebackriding.TwobusinessesinthecityofLongBeachofferguidedhorsebacktoursalongthebeach:BlackCountryWildernessOutfittersandSkipper’sEquestrianCenter.Youmayalsobringyourownhorse.Amongtheadventuresofferedwithhorsesisawagonridealongthebeach,acarriageridethroughSeavieworLongBeach,abackcountrypacktrip,orasunsetridebyhorsebackonthebeach.CampingRVandtentcampingaren’tallowedonthebeach.Campfiresareallowedwithin100feetoffthebeach,butmustbeawayfromthedrygrass.SwimmingandotheractivitiesSwimmingisallowed,butyoumustbecareful.Thewatersareverycoldanddangerous.Surfingisadvisedonlyforexperiencedsurfers.Beachdrivingisallowedatcertainareasonthebeach.Thespeedlimitis25mph.Buildingsandcastles,diggingsandtofindsomething,ridingbicyclesandflyingkitesarealsopopularactivitiesinthearea.EnjoyyourtriptoLongBeach,Washington!,21.WhatcanwelearnaboutLongBeachfromthepassage?A.Itspeopleliveasimplelife.B.Itisaworld-famoustouristattraction.C.ItliesinsoutheasternWashington.D.Itis28kilometerslong.22.WhichofthefollowingisallowedonLongBeach?A.Tentcamping.B.Drivingatthespeedof30mphalongthebeach.C.Diggingsandtofindsomething.D.Settingcampfiresfarawayfromthebeach.23.Thepassageismostprobablytakenfrom________.A.aresearchpaperB.atravelguideC.anewsreportD.aninstruction(说明书)BAtthefootoftheTianmuMountaininZhejiang,ahomestay（民宿）isattractingtravelersfromfarandwide,whichhaswonarchitectural（建筑学的）medalatthe2021GermaniFDesignAwards.Theownersofthehomestayareacoupleintheirlate30swhodecidedtoreturntotheirhometownthreeyearsago.LiXiumeiusedtobeinchargeofadivisionatacompanyinHangzhou,andherhusbandwasasalesdirector.ItwasanordinarysituationwhereLi’shusbandwasonbusinesstripsalotandLiworkedovertimeonweekends.Citylifesometimesisnoteasy.In2018,theyquitjobsandwentbacktoDongtianmuvillage,whichliesinaforestofbamboo.Thefirsttimetheydroveintothevillagewasonelateafternoon.Thecookingsmokewasrisingfromthefootofthemountain,whichgavethemaverydifferentfeelingformthecity.Thehomestaywasbuiltbesideherhusband’soldcountrysidehouse.Theoldhouseispreserved（保留）,whileabrand-newbuildingwasbuiltonitssideandthewholesiteismadeupofforcourtyards.Ithasbeenupdatedtohaveahall,atearoom,akitchen,adiningroom.Japanesecherrytreesareplantedintheeastcourtyard.Aswimmingpoolisplacedinthewestcourtyard,withabarlocatedononeside.,Liandherhusbandlovegardeningandmusic,andtheirnewhomegivesthemenoughspacetocontinuetheirinterestsandrelaxintheheartofnature.Liwantstosharethequietcountrylife,soshemakeshernewhomeahomestay.In2019,thehomestaybecameanonlinehitafterguestssharedtheirexperiencesonsocialmedia.“ThelongerIstayhere,themoreIfeelitwastherightchoicetocomeback,andthisismoremeaningfulthanmakingmoney.”Lisays.24.HowdidLifeelaboutcitylife?A.Satisfied.B.Attractive.C.Tired.D.Noisy.25.Whatimpressedthecouplewhenfirstdrivingtothevillage?A.Theforestofbamboo.B.Thesmokeofcooking.C.Thesmellofthevillage.D.Thefeelingofloneliness.26.Whatcanweinferaboutthehomestayfromparagraph4?A.Itmusthavebeencarefullydesigned.B.Itcanholdmanyguests.C.Ithasbeenrebuiltbythecouple.D.Itisancientandbroken.27.What’smoremeaningfulthanearningmoneyaccordingtoLi?A.Livinginthecountryside.B.Stayingattheoldhouse.C.Continuingtheirmusicdream.D.Developingtheeconomyofcities.CWhenIwasaboygrowingupinNewJerseyinthe1960s,wehadamilkmandeliveringmilktoourdoorstep.HisnamewasMr.Basille.Heworeawhitecapanddroveawhitetruck.Asa5-year-oldboy,Icouldn’ttakemyeyesoffthecoinchangerfixedtohisbelt.Henoticedthisonedayduringadeliveryandgavemeaquarteroutofhiscoinchanger.Ofcourse,hedeliveredmorethanmilk.Therewascheese,eggsandsoon.Ifweneededtochangeourorder,mymotherwouldpenanote—“Pleaseaddabottleofbuttermilknextdelivery”—andplaceitintheboxalongwiththeemptybottles.Andthen,thebuttermilkwouldmagically（魔术般）appear.Allofthiswasaboutmorethanconvenience.Thereexistedacloserelationshipbetweenfamiliesandtheirmilkmen.Mr.Basilleevenhadakeytoourhouse,forthosetimeswhenitwassocoldoutsidethatweputtheboxindoors,sothatthemilkwouldn’tfreeze.AndIrememberMr.Basillefromtimetotimetakingabreakatourkitchen,table,havingacupofteaandtellingstoriesabouthisdelivery.Thereissadlynohomemilkdeliverytoday.Bigcompaniesallowedtheproductionofcheapermilk,thusmakingitdifficultformilkmentocompete.Besides,milkisforsaleeverywhere,anditmayjustnothavebeenpracticaltohaveadeliveryservice.Recently,anoldmilkboxinthecountrysideIsawbroughtbackmychildhoodmemories.Itookithomeandplanteditonthebackporch（门廊）.Everysooftenmyson’sfriendswillaskwhatitis.SoIstarttellingstoriesofmyboyhood,andofthemilkmanwhobroughtusfriendshipalongwithhismilk.28.Mr.Basillegavetheboyaquarteroutofhiscoinchangerto.A.showhismagicalpowerB.payforthedeliveryC.pleasehismotherD.satisfyhiscuriosity29.Whatcanbeinferredfromthefactthatthemilkmanhadthekeytotheboy’shouse?A.Hewasfullytrustedbythefamily.B.Hewasarespectableperson.C.Hewastreatedasafamilymember.D.Hewantedtohaveteathere.30.Whydoeshomemilkdeliverynolongerexist?A.Nobodywantstobeamilkmannow.B.Itsserviceisgettingpoor.C.Ithasbeendrivenoutofthemarket.D.Itisnotallowedbylaw.31.Whydidtheauthorbringbackhomeanoldmilkbox?A.Heplantedflowersinit.B.Hewantedtotellinterestingstories.C.Heneededitforhismilkbottles.D.Hemissedthegoodolddays.DPeoplebelievethatclimbingcandogoodtohealth.Wherecanyoulearntheskillofclimbingthen?Ifyouthinkthatyouhavetogotothemountainstolearnhowtoclimb,you’rewrong.ManyAmericansarelearningtoclimbincitygyms（体育馆）.Here,peoplearelearningonspecialclimbingwalls.Theclimbingwallgoesstraightupandhassmallholdingplacesforhandsandfeet.Howdopeopleclimbthewall?Toclimb,youneedspecialshoesandaharness（保护带）aroundyourchesttoholdyou.Thereareropes（绳索）tiedtoyourharness.Theropesholdyouinplacesothatyoudon’tfall.Abeginner’swallisusuallyabout15feethigh,andyouclimbstraightup.Therearesmallpiecesofmetalthatstickoutforyoutostandonandholdonto.Sometimesit’seasytoseethenextpieceofmetal.Sometimes,it’snot.Themostdifficultpartistocontrolyourfear.It’snormalforhumanstobe,afraidoffalling,soit’sdifficultnottofeelfear.Butwhenyoumoveawayfromthewall,theharnessandtheropesholdyou,andyoubegintofeelsafe.Youmoveslowlyuntilyoureachthetop.Climbingattractspeoplebecauseit’sgoodexerciseforalmosteveryone.Youuseyourwholebody,especiallyyourarmsandlegs.Thissportgivesyourbodyacompletetraining.Whenyouclimb,bothyourmindandyourbodycanbecomestronger.32.Theword“training”underlinedinthelastparagraphmostprobablymeans_____.A.excitement.B.tiredness.C.settlement.D.workout.33.Themostdifficultthingtodoinwallclimbingis________.A.totieropestoyourharnessB.tocontrolyourfear[C.toclimbstraightupD.tomoveawayfromthewall34.Whichofthefollowingistrue?A.It’seasyforpeoplenottofeelfearwhileclimbing.B.Youhavetogotothemountainstolearnhowtoclimb.C.Toclimbwall,youonlyneedaharnessaroundyourchesttoholdyou.D.Climbingisgoodexerciseforbothyourbodyandmind.]35.Whydoestheauthorwritethispassage?A.Tointroducethesportofwallclimbing.B.Toencouragepeopletoclimbmountains.C.Toprovethebasicneedforclimbing.D.Totellpeoplewheretofindgyms.第二节七选五阅读（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）RulesonhowtobeafitkidBeingfitisawayofsayingaperson;apersoneatswell,getsalotofphysicalexercise,andhasahealthyweight.36Ifyou’reakidwhowantstobefit,herearethreerulestoliveby.xEatavarietyoffoods.Youmayhaveafavoritefood,butthebestchoiceistoeatavariety.37Tastenewfoodsandoldonesyouhaven’ttriedforawhile.Somefoods,suchasgreenvegetables,aremorepleasingtheolderyouget.Shootforatleastfiveservingsoffruitsandvegetablesaday—twofruitsandthreevegetables.38,Whatdoesitfeelliketobefull?Whenyou’reeating,noticehowyourbodyfeelsandwhenyourstomachfeelscomfortablyfull.Sometimes,peopleeattoomuchbecausetheydon’tnoticewhentheyneedtostopeating.39Andoveraperiodoftime,overeatingcanleadtounhealthyweightgain.Limitscreentime.What’sscreentime?It’stheamountoftimeyouspendwatchingTVorDVD5,playingvideogames,andusingthecomputer.Themoretimeyouspendonthesesitting-downactivities,thelesstimeavailableforactivestuff,likebasketball,bikeridingandswimming.40Theserulesaren’tmagic.However,followthemmostofthetimeandyoucanbecomeafitkidsoonerorlater.A.Listentoyourbody.B.Eatingtoomuchcanmakeyoufeeluncomfortable.C.Askyourparentstohelpyoudoyourfavoriteactivitiesregularly.D.Ifyoueatdifferentfoods,you’remorelikelytogetthenutrientsyourbodyneeds.E.Drinkwaterandmilk.F.Trytospendnomorethan2hoursadayonscreentime.G.There’realotofdiscussionsthesedaysaboutfitkids.Z-x-x-k.Com]第三部分语言运用第一节完形填空(共15题，每题1分，共15分)AUSbusdriverisbeingpraisedforthewayshehelpedapassengergetsomeneededassistance（帮助）.InOctober,busdriverNatalieBarnesstartedtalkingwithapassengernamedRichard.Hetoldherhehadbeen41foraweek,sincetherewasabigfireintheplacewherehehadbeenlivingandhishousewas42.Whenheaskedifhecould43alongforthenighttostayoutofthe44,sheagreed.“Atsomepointinourlives,everybodyneedshelp,”Barnessaid,“IwanttodowhatIcouldtohelpRichardinsomeway.”Atonepointduringhershift,shetooka45,attheUniversityofWisconsin-Milwaukeeandofferedtogetherpassengersomethingtoeat.Richardwas46.“NowIdon’tknowwhattosaybuttosaythankyou,”hesaidtoBarnesandpromisedto47herbacksomehow.,Sherefused,saying,“Iwanttohelpyou.”Butoneactofkindnesswasn’t48forBarnes.Duringanotherbreak,sheturnedtoafriendforhelp,whohelpedgetRichardintotemporary（临时的）49.BarnesandRichardbecame50duringthatsix-hourbusride.Nowhehashercellphonenumber,andtheykeepin51.HelpingotherscomessecondnatureforBarnes,whohasreceivedlotsofpraisefor52servicesincesheworkedintheMCTStwoyearsago.She53takespeanutbutterandjellysandwichesonthebustosharewithpeoplein54.Infact,Barnesdidwhatweallneedtodoto55homelessness:tolookoutforeachother,tocareforeachotherandtoworktogether.41.A.carelessB.homelessC.hopefulD.helpful42.A.burneddownB.brokenintoC.cleanedupD.setup43.A.driveB.walkC.rideD.work44.A.moonB.sunC.airD.cold45.A.breakB.lookC.riskD.chance46.A.concernedB.satisfiedC.movedD.confused47.A.payB.takeC.callD.turn48.A.suitableB.importantC.specialD.enough49.A.schoolsB.housingC.spaceD.cars50.A.visitorsB.classmatesC.friendsD.co-workers51.A.checkB.mindC.touchD.line52.A.interestingB.excellentC.gratefulD.peaceful53.A.graduallyB.usuallyC.finallyD.actually54.A.needB.publicC.orderD.sight55.A.researchB.challengeC.ignoreD.fight第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。MyfamilyandIhavemanaged56(cross)theNorthAmericancontinent,fromwesterntoeasternCanadaintwoweeks!Ican’twaittosharethestories57you.,WestartedfromVancouverinahomeonwheelswithDaddriving.58hehassuch59poorsenseofdirectionthatwehadgotlostmanytimesbeforewefinallycrossedtheRockyMountainstoseefantasticview.Onthe60(eight)day,wereachedQuebec,wherethefunniestthinghappened.DadleftMombehindafter61(get)somepetrolanditwasnotuntilmomcalledthatwerealizedit!Tocheermymomup,we62(go)toatypicalQuebecrestaurantforsomedeliciousFrenchfood.Nowwe’reintheveryeasternpartofCanada.Wewentonaboattripyesterdayincelebrationofourtrip.MymomdroppedDad’sphoneintotheseawhenseeingan63(amaze)killerwhale,whichdroveDadmad.64(luck),wemetanotherfamilyfromQuebecwhowillsendsomegreat65(photo)ofthewhaletous.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节单句翻译（共7小题；66-71每小题2分，72题3分，满分15分）66.专家建议学生要对这个话题有好奇心。(recommend;curious)_________________________________________________________________________________67.是在雨林里我欣赏到了独特的动植物。（强调句，admire）_________________________________________________________________________________68.他希望我们别打扰他，因此他可以专注做他的实验。(sothat;concentrate)_________________________________________________________________________________69.这位新生宁愿沉迷于网络游戏也不愿报名参加课外活动。(prefer;addictedto)_________________________________________________________________________________70.即使没有这么出名，这座城堡也给这群游客留下了深刻印象。(evenif;castle;impression)_________________________________________________________________________________71.为了探索中国传统文化，杰克打算在中国旅游两周。（现在进行时表将来）______________________________________________________________________,___________72.老师告诉我小事情也能起到重要作用，这让我永不放弃。(makeadifference;giveup)_________________________________________________________________________________第二节应用文写作(满分25分)假定你是李华，你的朋友李越进入高中，因为学习压力和没有朋友而感到很焦虑，不知如何排解，写信求助于你。请你用英语回一封信给他，提出一些合理建议，内容包括：1.转变心态，正确对待学习压力2.听听歌曲，释放学习压力3.多与同学交流，和他们成为朋友注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________,_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________,台州市十校联盟2021学年第一学期高一年级期中联考试题英语学科参考答案听力1-20ACCAB6-10CCBBC11-15BABAC16-20CABAC阅读理解21-23ACB24-27CBAA28-31DACD32-35DBDA七选五36-40GDABF完型填空41-45BACDA46-50CADBC51-55CBBAD语法填空56.tocross57.with58.But59.a60.eighth61.getting62.went63.amazing64.Luckily65.photos句子翻译66.Theexpertrecommended(that)thestudents(should)becuriousaboutthetopic.0.5分0.5分1分67.ItwasintherainforestthatIadmireduniqueplantsandanimals.1分1分68.Hehopesthatwecanleavehimalonesothathecanconcentrateonhisexperiment.0.5分1分0.5分69.Thefreshmanpreferstogetaddictedtoonlinegamesratherthansignupforafter-schoolactivities.0.5分0.5分preferto-----ratherthan----1分70.Evenifitwasnotsofamous,thecastleleft/gave/madeadeepimpressiononthegroupoftourists.1分1分71.ToexploretraditionalChineseculture,JackistravellingaroundChinafortwoweeks.1分1分72.Theteachertoldmethatsmallthingscouldmakeadifference,whichmademenevergiveup.1分1分1分,书面表达范文DearLiYue,I’msorrytohearthatyouareundergreatstressandhavenofriendatschool.NowI’dliketoofferyousomesuggestions./Knowingthatyouareundergreatstressandarehavingtroublemakingfriendswithothers,I’mwritingtogiveyousomesuggestions.Firstly,sincestressisonlypartofstudents’life,itisimportantforyoutohaveapositiveattitudetowardsyourstudy.Secondly,Ithinkitisagoodideatolistentosongsinyoursparetime.Bydoingso,youcanrelieveyourstressandwillfeelrelaxed.Lastly,you’dbettertrytocommunicatewithyourclassmates.Thus,theywilllearnmoreaboutyouandwillbewillingtomakefriendswithyou.Idohopemysuggestionswillbeofhelptoyou./Idohopeyouwillfindmysuggestionshelpful.Lookingforwardtoyourgoodnews.Yours,LiHua书面表达评分标准1、本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2、评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3、词数少于80和多于120的，从总分中减去2分。4、评分时应注意的主要内容为:内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的连贯性。5、拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。(二)评分标准:第五档(21-25分):完全完成了试题规定的任务，完全达到了预期的写作目的——覆盖所有内容要点。——应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。——语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力。——有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。第四档(16-20分):完全完成了试题规定的任务，达到了预期的写作目的——虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。——语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。第三档(11-15分):基本完成了试题规定的任务，整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的——虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。,——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档(6-10分):未恰当完成试题规定的任务，信息未能清楚地传达给读者——漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。——语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。——较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。第一档(1-5分):未完成试题规定的任务，信息未能传达给读者——明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。——语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。——较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。——缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。不得分(0分):未能传达给读者仟何信息:内容太少，无法评判;写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。听力原文Text1W:Where'smyraincoat?Irememberedhavingitonaftergettingoffthebus.W:Areyousure?You'realwaysleavingthingsbehindattheoffice.M:I'mcertainIcarrieditinmyhandswhenIcamehome.Thereitisonthesofa.Text2M:Doyouenjoyhavingaroommate?W:Yeah.It'smyfirstexperiencesharingaroom,andit'sreallynicetohavesomeonetotalkto.Text3W:Canwehaveourcheckplease?M:That'llbe$46.50.Willthisbecashorcredit?W:Wait.Righthereyouchargedustwiceforthemilk.M:I'msosorryLetmetakethatoff.Thereyougo.Yournewtotalis$43.50Text4W:Hello.I'mcallingaboutanoticeforapianoteacherthatwasontheboardatcollege.М:Oh,yes.Haveyoubeenteachingpianoforalongtime?W:Well,forovertenyears.Text5W:Howdiditgo?М:IthinkIdidwell.TheysaidtheywouldmakeadecisionbythisThursday.W:Whatareyourchancesofgettingthatjob?М:IbelieveIhaveagoodchance.Thebossseemstolikeme.Text6M:Thankgoodnessit'sFriday.I'msotired.Wehadexamsallweek.W:Yeah,I'mtired,too.Luckilywe'vefinishedalltheexams.Wecanrelaxduringthesummerholiday.M:Yeah.AndIalsotookmydriver'stesttoday.W:Finally!Howdidyoudo?Didyoupassit?M:Thoughthetestwasreallydifficulttome,Ipassedanyway.,W:Youdid?Congratulations.М:Thanks.W:Well,doyouhaveanyplansforthesummerholiday?Iwanttogosightseeing.M:well,Iwanttovolunteerinthehospital.AndIthinkitismeaningfultodothevolunteerwork.Text7M:Goodmorning,Ann.W:Goodmorning,Mr.Jones.M:CanyoutellmewhatmeetingIhavethisweek?W:Iwillbringthediary.OK,thisafternoonyouhaveameetingwithMikeat5p.m.OnWednesday,youaregoingtoLondontomeetthenewcustomerMr.Black.(9)Don'tforgetyourtrainleavesat9:30a.m.M:OK.WhattimeismymeetinginLondon?W:At11:30.(10)AndonThursdayMs.Smithwantstotalktoyou.M:WhoisMs.Smith?W:Sheisournewprojectmanager.Shestartsnextweek.Text8W:Hi,Mike,whereareyou?Youtoldmeyouwouldbehomeat3:30today.M:Oh,sorry,Mum.Icompletelyforgotthat.(11)I'mgoingtoplayinabasketballmatchafterschool.It'sattheCityStadium.W:Yourbikebrokedownthismorning.Howwillyougo?M:I'mgoingintheschoolbus.Iwasgoingtocatchthe234bushomefromthere,(12)butTom'sbrotheriscomingtowatchandhe'sagreedtotakemehomeinhiscar,soIdon'tneedto.(13)I'llseeyouatfive.W:(13)Well,that'sonehourlater.IthinkIshouldprepareforthesupper.Text9W:Thesportsmeetingisinsixweeksactually.Let'sworkoutatrainingscheduleforyou.M:OK,whatshouldIdo?W:Let'ssee.Forthefirsttwoweeks,youshoulddothreeorfourworkoutsperweek.Youneedtobike,swimandrunonceaweek.Andaddanotherlongerworkoutofoneofthethreesportsthatyoufeelyouneedmorepractice.M:OK.SohowaboutIbikeonMonday,swimonWednesdayandrunonFriday?W:Soundsgood!Doyouthinkyoucandothatfortwoweeks?M:Yeah,IthinkIcan.Thenwhat'snext?W:Thenit'sthesecondperiod.You’vegotfourmoreweekstogo.It'llbetimetoincreasetofiveorsixlongworkoutsaweek.M:Wow,that'salotofworktodo.I'mafraidIcan'tmanageit.W:Butyou'llbefitterafterthefirstperiod,soit'llbeeasyforyoutodothat.M:Ireallyhopeso.MaybestartingfromWeek3,I'llchangetheexercisingtimetomakeitmoreinteresting.Text10,M:Mostofthepeoplemayhaveexperiencedsomebestmomentsintheirlife.Doyouknowthebestthingthateverhappenedtome?ItwaswhenIlostmylastjob.Yes,really!Youmaybesurprisedandfinditdifficulttounderstand,butitisreallytrue.Ineverlikeditstuckinanofficealldaywithcomputersandatelephone.(18)Nowmyhobbyismyfull-timejob.Istartworkveryearly,er...insummerIusuallyleavehomeatabout5:30inthemorning,butinwinternotuntilabout8:00.Ihaveasmalltruck,andIcarryallmytoolsinthat.It'sautumnnowsoI'mcleaningupthegardens-I'mpickingupleavesandpullingupoldsummerflowers.Oh,andI'mplantingsmalltreestoo.(19)Atweekends,mywifeandIoftendrivetothecountryandexplorefunthings.I'minterestedincollectingoldradiosand(20)shelikestocollectoldcookerybooks.Idon'tearnmuch,butenoughformyhobby.I'maveryhappyman.