江苏省南京市2016届高三上学期学情调研卷英语试卷 2015.9

南京市2016届高三年级学情调研卷

英语试卷 2015.9.10 第一部分 听力理解（共两小节：满分20分） 第一节 （共5小题，每小题1分，满分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. Who got the man’s last ticket to Eason’s concert?

A. David

B. Elena

C. Vincent

2. Where are the speakers?

A. At home

B. At a restaurant C. In a park

3. What does the man think of Baymax?

A. A boring film

B. A dying robot

C. A perfect companion

4. How will the woman probably go to the meeting?

A. By taxi

B. By car

C. By underground

5. Why is Sun Shaoping the woman’s hero?

A. Because his story is inspiring man

C. because he lives a good life 第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How much did the man pay for the earphone?

A. 80 yuan B. 100 yuan C. 150yuan 7. Why did the man buy the earphone?

A. Because of the good quality C. Because of the special color 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

B. Because he is an ordinary

B. Because of the low price

8. Where should the students go if the fire alarm rings?

A. To the gym around the corner C. To the parking lot behind the gym

9. What may be the relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and firefighters C. Teacher and student

10. Why does the woman have so many questions?

A. Because the woman is totally new at the school

B. Teacher and principal

B. To the park behind the school

B. Because the fire alarm is newly equipped at the school C. Because there is a change in the fire alarm procedure. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What kind of phone does the man have? A. A Samsung B. An iPhone

C. An HTC

12. What does the woman mostly use her phone to do? A. To text people B. To send Emails 13. When does the woman have to go home? A. In an hour. B. In three hours 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. To cut down the rent C. To replace the fridge

15. What is the man’s reply to the woman’s request? A. He needs time to think about it. B. He thinks it is impossible. C. He can’t make the decision himself 16. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The woman hasn’t made the decision yet.

B. The man doesn’t know how much the rent is.

C. The woman doesn’t think the house is good.

C. To make phone call

C. Tomorrow morning

B. To decorate the window.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. How many ways can a student hand in his homework in a paperless class? A. One

B. Two

C. Three

18. Traditionally, how can a teacher comment on students’ homework? A. Highlight something and make it red. B. Circle something and write “spelling” C. Change the color or the size of the words

19. Why do some students dislike the idea of handing in homework online? A. They can slip a paper under the teacher’s door B. They can’t have access to the account any more C. They can’t get away with a delayed paper 20. What’s the advantage of a paperless class? A. Quicker grading B. More encourage 第二部分

英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）

C. Fewer mistakes

第一节 单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸将该选项涂黑。

21. According to the Gini Index, the degree of wealth concentration in China has risen by a third in the past 35 years and now is larger than __________ of the US.

A. this

B. one

C. that

D. such

22. —What’s up, detective?

—I thought the case was off. Everything fell into __________ so perfectly. But I’m wrong.

A. place

B. step

C. pieces

D. ruins

23. Have you heard of such an experiment __________ wine experts were fooled into thinking a cheap bottle of wine was an exceptional one with the labels changed?

A. as

B. where

C. that

D. which

24. Some of our history were glorious, others best left in our historical records, never _________.

A. to repeat

B. to be repeated

D. having been repeated

C. being repeated

25. __________ speaking of the films made before 1927 as “silent”, the film has never been, in the full sense of the word, silent.

A. So accustomed are we to C. Accustomed as we are to

B. As we are so accustomed to D. Accustomed as are we to

26. Life doesn’t count for much __________ you’re willing to do your small part to leave our children a better world.

A. unless

B. when

C. though

D. if

27. Since there is abundant food in the sea, it is understandable that some of the creatures that evolved on land __________ to the sea.

A. would have returned C. might have returned

B. could have returned D. should have returned

28. —Still, there are two more ?

—__________. I’ve had enough of your excuses. A. Cut it out.

B. I beg to differ. C. Forget it.

D. I mean it.

29. The stories are mirror images of places in my mind, where reality __________ fantasy.

A. respects

B. represents

C. meets

D. marks

30. Older people still want to see classic performances, but they are obviously not the young generation’s __________.

A. piece of cake.

B. hill of beans

C. hot potatoes D. cup of tea

31. He was trying to write, but the continuous noise outside his window ________ him ________.

A. put; off

B dropped; off

C. drew; out

D. let; out

32. We do not have the __________ and therefore cannot afford the latest computer software.

A. supplies

B. facilities

C. sources

D. resources

33. —Haven’t seen him for a couple of days.

—He __________ preparations for the English speaking contest due to take place

next week.

A. will make

B. has made

C. was making

D. is making

34. Remember to read about any taboos related to clothing, especially if you plan to visit ______ are considered holy.

A. which

B. where

C. what

D. that

35. I’m not talking about an aimless hope that’s little more than _________ optimism; I’m talking about hope as the spirit inside us.

A. great

B. blind

C. guarded

D. cautious

第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选择中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。

The Beginning of Drama

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the 36 that drama evolved from ritual( 宗教仪式). The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings 37 the natural forces of the world—even the seasonal changes—as unpredictable, and they sought through various means to 38 these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to

39 the desired results were then kept and repeated until they changed into 40 rituals.

41 stories arose which explained or masked the mysteries of the rituals. As times passed, some rituals were 42 , but the stories, later called myths, continued to exist and provided material for art and drama.

Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rituals contained the 43 of theatre because music, dance, masks, and 44 were almost always used. 45 , a suitable site had to be provided for performances and 46 the entire community did not participate , a(n) 47 division was usually made between the “ area of acting “ and the “ area in which an audience sits ”. Besides, there were performers, and, since considerable importance was 48 to avoiding mistakes in the practice of rituals, religious leaders usually 49 that task. Wearing masks

and costumes, they often imitated (模仿) other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed (用哑剧表演出) the 50 effect—success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun— 51 an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representatives were separated from 52 activities.

Another theory traces the theater’s origin from the human interest in 53 . According to this view , tales about the hunt , war or other things are told and gradually spread. 54 through the use of action and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily gymnastic or that are 55 of animal movements and sounds.

36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

A . background B. assumption

C. evidence

D. theory

A. viewed B. employed C. imagined D. dismissed A. take B. possess C guarantee D. control A. start B. show

C. bring D. continue

A. usual B. direct C. convincing D. fixed

B. Actually C. Eventually D. Naturally

C. followed

D.

41 A. Apparently 42. celebrated

43. 44.

A. spread B. abandoned

A. seed B. content C. myth D. history A. costumes B. routines C. instructions D.

performances

45. addition

46 A. when

B. although

C. unless D while

A. As a result B. In fact C. On the contrary D.

In

47 A. deep B. equal C clear D extra 48. 49. 50. desired

51.

A. whenever

B. as C. whatever D. so

A.attached B. related A. put up B. took up A. unexpected B. unpredicted

C. committed D. tied C. took on D. put on C. prepared D.

52. 53.

A. social B. political C. economic D. religious

A. accounts B. story-telling C. descriptions D

drama-writing

54. once

55.

A. imitations B. creatures

C. presentations D.

A. at that time B. at a time

C. at first D.

at

exhibitions

第三部分

阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you? or the life you want.

According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the well-known consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all.

In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned（幻想破灭的）American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him — and all of us — about the power of following your passion.

Whether you are looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, The Angel Inside is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.

The break-out business story that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and

finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.

Advance Praise for The Angel Inside “The Angel Inside is a powerfully simple story that helps you discover your potential for a passionate life!”

— John C. Maxwell, author, speaker and founder of INJOY Stewardship Services

and EQUIP

“ Chris Widener’s The Angel Inside is a short read that is long on wisdom for life. Take an hour and a half of your time and delve into this truly meaningful book. It will captivate you from beginning to end, but more importantly, it will help you create your own life of power and beauty.”

—Jim Rohn

“ A very special one-day relationship between a wise mentor and his struggling but eager protégé. What a delightful story for everyone to read, and from which to benefit greatly!”

— Bob Burg “ The Angel Inside” is truly one of the most inspiring, encouraging motivational books I have ever read. Once I got started, I found it impossible to stop reading. And I say this as a man who has never read friction; I’ve always said that when I get all of the truth, then I’ll start reading fiction. It was a wonderful thrill to read a work of fiction that contains an enormous amount of truth and encouragement.”

— Zig Ziglar 56. What is probably the theme of the book The Angel Inside? A. Following your passion B. Recommending a new career C. Solving the mysteries in life D. Starting with action

57. What does the underlined word “captivate” mean? A. Instruct B. Attract C. Prevent D. Convince 58. What does Zig Ziglar mainly want to tell us?

A. Before reading fiction, it’s necessary to get all the truth. B. The Angel Inside is a thrilling work of science fiction. C. Fiction contains lots of truth and encouragement. D. Readers can benefit a lot from The Angel Inside.

B

The first time we started using it, we thought it would just be a bit of fun, a one-time thing. __A__

“Let’s just give it a try,” my fiancée said. I was a bit nervous, but I knew some of our friends were already into it, and they said it was fine and that I should relax because everyone was doing it.“OK,” I agreed, convinced it would be harmless. ___B___

Before long, we were using it once a week. Then it became twice a week. We went from using it after work to using it in the mornings, and then at lunchtime, too. Suddenly we reached a point where we were using it every day. Even when I wasn’t using it, I was thinking about using it. ___C___

That’s when I realized the terrible truth. We couldn’t stop.

Dear readers, it shames me to admit it, but I am an addict of online shopping site Taobao.

And I don't think I’m the only one. __D__

I see the telltale signs every where: People with bags under their eyes, clearly exhausted after staying up late browsing items they might one day need (but probably won’t)，like the 1940s leather aviator cap I bought in the event I ever need to become an aviator in the 1940s. I see co-workers furtively (偷偷摸摸地）sneaking down to the mailroom, eyes darting around suspiciously.

I know what's going through your mind as you read this.

“This isn’t me，” you’re thinking, “I can stop anytime I want.” But can you?

In China you can get same day delivery for just about anything you buy online. In

Australia, my home country, the same item would take weeks to arrive.

“It's the convenience,\ “That’s why we're hooked.” But is that convenience worth the risk of waking up one morning to discover you’ve been buried alive in masses of brand new women’s shoes?

In my case it’s probably not, especially because I suspect my fiancée won’t realize I'm missing until weeks later, when my credit card stops working and I've long since expired.

So what can you do to battle this terrible addiction?

Never fear, dear readers, because I've created a special five-step list to help you stop online shopping.

Step one: Acknowledge you have a problem. Resist buying adult-sized, Star Wars Stormtrooper outfit on Taobao. You don’t really need it.

Step two: Try not to feel guilty about buying adult-sized, Star Wars Stormtrooper outfit on Taobao.

Step three: Put the computer and smartphone away, get back to nature, and take a walk in the park.

Step four: Try not to feel guilty about buying a new outfit for your walk in the park. I mean, it was on sale, right?

Step five: Buying a book on how to quit Taobao...from Taobao. On second thoughts, maybe don’t listen to me, after all.

59. Where should the sentence “I have never been so wrong in my entire life.” be put in the passage?

A. In blank A. B. In blank B. C. In blank C. D. In blank D. 60. The author writes the underlined paragraph to show ________. A. Taobao is a popular and successful online shopping site B. online shopping is an effective way to help relax C. people today are fond of the 1940s leather aviator cap D. quite a lot of people are hooked on online shopping 61. The author concludes this passage with a tone of________. A. confidence and optimism B. disappointment and disapproval

A. We’re living “1984” today. B. Big Brother is watching you. C. We are all Winston Smith. D. The NSA is spying on Americans.

70. What is the writer's attitude towards the phenomenon? A. Optimistic.

第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

When it comes to being socially successful, the quantity of your relationships is irrelevant. The important thing is the quality of them. I would rather have a small team that works in concert than a big team so scattered（分散的）that nothing ever gets done. It’s better to have a few close friends who love you for who you are than a lot of acquaintances who you’re not so comfortable with. Here are five ways you can make people enjoy being around you.

1. Be confident, but not cocky.

There is a big difference between healthy confidence and arrogant（傲慢的）cockiness. A confident person, when complimented about a wonderful thing they did, would reply with a simple “thank you.” A cocky person would take the opportunity to perform an unscheduled Academy Award acceptance speech. A confident person would offer praise for everybody who contributed to their success. A cocky person would claim all the credit for themselves without a second thought. Cocky people might experience temporary perks, but long-lasting success is a prize reserved for the confident.

2. Be approachable, but not a pushover.

You should welcome your friends and coworkers with open arms. It’s hard to find a person who will offer a listening ear in time of need, so fulfilling that need will help you become a person people trust. But there can be too much of a good thing. If you find yourself with invitations you’re not that interested in, don’t be afraid

B. Concerned. C. Angry. D. Enthusiastic.

to politely reject them. If your schedule becomes occupied by people desiring your attention, set some ground rules and prioritize（优先考虑）. To take care of others, you must first take care of yourself.

3. Be direct in expression, but not nasty in delivery.

Receiving honesty with no filter （过滤）is like finding a massive glass of ice water during a desert adventure. Speak words of truth, and people will be refreshed to hear them. Most people sugarcoat their opinions, so a willingness to tell it how you see it will win the appreciation of your friends and coworkers. But here’s the catch: delivery is everything. There is a big difference between “Your article sucks”and “I like the general concept, but I think it might play better if you try if from a different angle.” Truth is something you should aim for, but it isn’t a ticket to be nasty to people. To deliver honest and helpful feedback, use this sentence structure: “ I liked (insert positive quality), but I think it would be better if (constructive criticism/ suggestion for improvement).”

4. Be mindful of your actions, but not absorbed in yourself.

Have you ever found yourself nervous while fielding questions in a job interview or talking to a cute person you have a crush on? So eager to make a positive first impression that you can’t escape the constant stream of thoughts causing you to doubt if you’re saying and doing the right things? As a consequence, you might find yourself so self-absorbed that you can’t focus on what the other person is saying. The less time you spend questioning yourself and the more time you spend actively listening to the other person, the better off you will be.

5. Be assertive, but not overbearing.

There is a thin line between being assertive and overbearing, so let’s take a look at their definitions.

as·ser·tive (adjective): having or showing a confident and forceful personally o·ver·bear·ing (adjective): unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering （专横的）

An assertive person would confidently (and politely) ask friends or networking contacts for help if they needed it (and hopefully offer to return the favor). An

overbearing person would force people to get what they wanted without a second thought about how their actions affected others. Being overbearing will make people avoid you because no one wants to help a pushy person.

Being assertive will attract people to you, if you can reflect confidence and enthusiasm.

Five Secrets of Socially Successfully People

Outline Brief socially successful. Having a few truly close friends is what really introduction 73. ________ ● The responses of confident and cocky people 74._________when they are highly thought of for what they do. Learn to be confident. ● Listening to others in need helps you win 75.__________. ● Turning down 76.__________ you show no interest in is acceptable ● You will be appreciated if you express your opinions in a 77.___________ 71._________ to manner. make people enjoy ● Be mindful of your actions. wanting 78.__________ to impress being around you others will cause you to fall into self-absorption. ● By 79.__________ their definitions, you will see the differences between “assertive” and “overbearing”. Being overbearing will make people avoid you 80.__________ being assertive will attract people to you.

Details The quality fo your relationship 72._________ whether you can be

第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）

81. 请阅读下面短文，并按要求以Our Life Rests on Our Choice为题，用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。

Life is a matter of choice. Seemingly, it means a choice of concrete (具体的) things. But in fact, it means choosing a way of life. Life is to be lived and enjoyed, not to be wasted or complained about.

Hardly can we forget the time when our society faced the threat from the life-and death disease --- SARS. Yet, even during those dreadful times, some suffering people remained optimistic. Instead of wearing white masks, some people turned to colorful ones, and thus displayed a happy mood. And some creative people dubbed SARS to mean “SMILE AND REMAIN SMILING.” People who survive these kinds of circumstances decide in their minds to carry on in spite of the hardships.

Although we cannot choose our appearance, inborn gifts and even avoid unexpected disasters and adversities (逆境), we do have the right to choose to live optimistically, to love our lives, to have dreams, and to cherish hopes.

Every morning when we get up, we have a choice of how we want to approach life that day. 【写作内容】

1. 用约30个单词写出上文的概要；

2. 用约120个词就“Our Life Rests on Our Choice” 谈谈你的看法和感受，内容包括： （1）简要叙述你对“Our Life Rests on Our Choice”的理解； （2）请举例说明你会选择怎样的人生态度； （3）简要叙述你这样选择的理由。（至少2点） 【写作要求】

1. 阐述观点或提供论据时，不能直接饮用原文语句； 2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 【评分标准】

内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。

南京市2016届高三年级学情调研卷

2015.09

英语参考答案

第一部分 听力理解（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A

11. B 12. A 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. A 第二部分 英语知识运用（共35小题；每小题1分，满分35分）

21. C 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. D 34. C 35. B

36. B 37. A 38. D 39. C 40. D 41. C 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. D 46. A 47. C 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A 第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

56. A 57. B 58. D 59. B 60. D 61. C 62. C 63. B 64. D 65. D 66. C 67. A 68. C 69. A 70. B

第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 71. How/Ways

72. determines /decides

73. counts/matters

74. vary/differ 75. trust 77. direct

76. invitations

78. badly/eagerly/desperately/anxiously

80. while

79. comparing/analyzing

第五部分 书面表达（满分25分）

One possible version Our Life Rests on Our Choice

Faced with disasters and adversities, some people choose to stay optimistic and determine to carry on regardless of the hardships. Life, to some extent, rests on our choice.

Life is full of ups and downs. When the time comes for us to make choices, we should be aware of the importance of a positive attitude. A positive attitude somehow resembles the sail of a ship, which offers us the right direction.

As a teenager, it is of great significance to take a positive attitude towards life. To stay energetic, I will stick to an exercise schedule. I will also keep myself informed of the current events and communicate more with others, becoming socially connected.

All these mentioned above will be beneficial for me to grow into an optimistic and confident young man. Only by doing so can I fit in society more easily and stay motivated towards a better life. (150 words)

书面表达评分建议 一、评分原则

1． 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。

2． 评分时，可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． 概要少于20词或多于40词；全文少于130词或多于180词的，从总分中酌情减去1-2分。 4． 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、运用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文

的连贯性及语言的得体性。

5． 拼写和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。

6． 如字迹难以辨认，以致影响表达，将分数降低一个档次。 二、评分要点

1. 概要；

2. 简要叙述你对“Our Life Rests on Our Choice”的理解； 3. 请举例说明你会选择怎样的人生态度； 4. 简要叙述你这样选择的理由。（至少2点） 三、各档次的给分范围和要求

第五档 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 ? 覆盖所有内容要点。 ? 语法结构和词汇有个别小错误，但为尽量使用较复杂结构或较高（很好） （21—25分） 级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。 ? 有效地使用了衔接手段，全文结构紧凑，内容连贯。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。

第四档 完成了试题规定的任务。 ? 虽漏掉一、二个次重点，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。 （好） （16—20分） ? 语法结构和词汇方面应用基本准确，少许错误主要是因为尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。 ? 应用简单的语句间的衔接手段，全文结构紧凑，内容较连贯。 达到了预期的写作目的。 第三档 基本完成了试题规定的任务。 ? 虽漏掉一些内容，但基本覆盖主要内容。 ? 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。 （中等） （11—15分） ? 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。 ? 应用简单的衔接手段，内容基本连贯。 整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档 未恰当完成试题规定的任务。 ? 漏掉或未清楚描述某些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。 ? 语法结构单一，所用词汇有限。 （较差） （6—10分） ? 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对所写内容的理解。 ? 较少使用衔接手段，内容缺少连贯性。 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。 第一档 未完成试题规定的任务。 ? 明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容。 ? 语法结构单一，所用词汇不当。 （差） ? 有较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响内容理解。 （1—5分） ? 缺乏语句间的衔接手段，内容不连贯。 信息未能传达给读者。 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；所写内容均与试题要求0分 内容无关或无法看清。

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W: Do you have extra tickets to Eason’s concert, David? M: No, sorry, Elena. I sold my last one to Vincent this morning. Text2

M: You know, this is one of my favorite places.

W: Yeah! It’s really fantastic. The food is great and the service is just perfect. Text3

M: Do you find the film Big Hero 6 a little bit boring?

W: Why? It can be anything but boring. Baymax is such a perfect companion. I am dying to have a robot friend like him myself. Text4

W: Oh, my! Look at the rain! It would be impossible for me to get a taxi to the meeting! Can you

give me a ride there?

M: I’d like to. But I am afraid that I may fail to send you there in time in case there is a terrible Text5

M: Jenny, have you ever read the novel The Ordinary World by Lu Yao?

W: Yes, of course. The novel itself is really inspiring. Sun Shaoping is really my hero. He is

strong-minded and manages to fight out of the ordinary.

traffic jam in such a rain. You’d better go by underground.

M: Yeah, it appears to me that nothing can change his mind of working hard for a better life.

W: I can’t agree more. Text6 W: Hi, there!

M: I am thinking of getting an earphone for my father’s 40 birthday. You know, my

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father enjoys listening to music. And his earphone doesn’t work quite well. W: Ah. It happened that we have some discounts on earphone. Look at this white one. The

original price is 100 yuan, but we have a 20% discount.

M: The price is OK. But my father doesn’t really like white. How about that black one?

W: 150 yuan.

M: Can I have a discount?

W: No. I am afraid not. That’s the final price.

M: OK! Can I have a try? Hmm, the sound quality is great and it is comfortable to wear. I will take it. Can you pack it for me? W: Yes, of course. Text7

M: Are you ready for your first day here, Ms. Thomson?

W: I think so. But I do have a question about the fire alarm. What should I do if it rings?

M: First, give your students some instructions. Tell them to exit the classroom and walk as a class

to the parking lot behind the gym.

W: Should they bring their backpacks?

M: It si not necessary. Student safety comes first. W: OK. What should I bring when I leave the classroom?

M: Be sure to bring your attendance sheet. Once we get to the parking lot, we need to figure out if everyone is there. W: Why is that necessary?

M: Well, if ti were a real emergency, we would need to know if there were still any students in the

building. If it were a drill, students man take advantage of it

and enjoy themselves in the park behind the school or the coffee shop around the corner.

W: I see. Thanks a lot.

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