福建省“永安一中、德化一中、漳平一中”2021届高三12月三校联考 英语 (含答案)

“德化一中、永安一中、漳平一中”三校协作

2020—2021学年第一学期联考

高三英语试题

命题人：永安一中王小敏德化一中陈为捷漳平一中唐日泾

（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分）

第I卷

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。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 has happened to the cup with little hearts?

A. It has been lost.

B. It has been damaged.

C. It has been given to the man.

2. What did the man ask the woman to do?

A. Sew some clothes.

B. Clean up the floors.

C. Pay more attention next time.

3. How many classes does the girl have on Monday?

A. Two.

B. Three.

C. Four.

4. Why does the woman advise the man to run?

A. To catch the postman.

B. To borrow some stamps.

C. To reach the post office before closing.

5. What is across from the new clothing store?

A. A bank.

B. A movie theater.

C. A bookstore.

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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. How does the man feel?

A. Confident.

B. Tired.

C. Confused.

7. Which country was the man born in?

A. Japan.

B. China.

C. Australia.

听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates.

B. Tutor and student.

C. Mother and son.

9. What subject is the boy struggling with?

A. Math.

B. English.

C. Geography.

10. What activity is related to the woman’s job?

A. Testing.

B. Writing.

C. Teaching.

听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. Where are the speakers probably?

A. In a store.

B. In the man’s apartment.

C. In a gallery.

12. What color is the woman’s colored wall?

A. Purple.

B. Cream.

C. Orange.

13. Where is the wallpaper located?

A. Under the brushes.

B. Next to the sheets.

C. Across from the paint.

听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A. A missing pet.

B. A late package.

C. A wrong food order.

15. Who is Tommy?

A. The woman’s son.

B. The woman’s pet.

C. The woman’s boss.

16. What is wrong with the delivery drivers?

A. They are ill.

B. They are out for lunch.

C. They have left the company.

17. What will the woman get the money for according to the man?

A. Her lost item.

B. Delivery costs.

C. Her time spent on the phone.

听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18. Why does the nursery offer the plans?

A. To keep children safe.

B. To make children healthy.

C. To help children find their way.

19. When are the teachers on duty?

A. 8:00 p.m. on Monday.

B. 7:00 a.m. on Thursday.

C. 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

20. To whom is the speaker mainly talking?

A. Children at the nursery.

B. New teachers.

C. Children’s parents.

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)

阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

If you follow these insider tips, your photos will look like you had the place to yourself at the popular tourist attractions.

Vatican Museums:Vatican City

The Vatican draws more than five million people each year, and queues can reach four hours during peak season. Christie Hudson, senior communications manager at Expedia, recommends，choosing a skip-the-1ine tour. “This not only lets you avoid the ticket counter, but also includes the use of a private partner entrance.” Extra time to visit the Sistine Chapel? Yes!

Bamboo Forest:Kyoto，Japan

Bamboo Forest is the most worthy sight in Kyoto. If you’re longing to enjoy the pathways and take pictures in total quietness, Kyoto Arashiyama Travel Guide recommends hitting the famous Bamboo Grove Path as early in the morning as possible—think 7 a.m. if you’re up for it. Don’t miss these hidden treasures you can only witness in Japan.

Chichen Itza:Yucatán，Mexico

Home to E1 Castillo and the Temple of the Warriors, Chichen Itza is a must-see. Want to beat the rush? Schedule an early tour that takes place before a site opens to the public. Led by an archaeologist guide, it’s full of fascinating insights and facts—without tons of pack-wearing tourists.

Louvre Museum:Paris，France

The Louvre is one of the most popular museums on the planet. If waiting around in line to get in isn’t the way you prefer to spend your time in Paris, consider purchasing a reserved ticket. This will give you entry to the pyramid within a half-hour window. The Louvre is also open until 9:45 p.m.on Wednesdays and Fridays, if y ou’re up for some late-night art visits.

21. What is recommended at Vatican Museums by Christie Hudson?

A. Queuing four hours.

B. Jumping the waiting line.

C. Visiting the Sistine Chapel.

D. Taking a skip-the-line tour.

22. Which of the following are available for early tourists to avoid the rush?

A. Vatican Museums and Bamboo Forest.

B. Chichen Itza and Louvre Museum.

C. Bamboo Forest and Louvre Museum.

D. Chichen Itza and Bamboo Forest.

23. Who might this passage be intended for?

A. Visitors interested in museums.

B. Tourists to beat the rush.

C. People at the ticket counter.

D. Guides at the tourist attractions.

B

As a child, I had a library phobia (恐惧症). I associated going to the library with doing research for a school project or a book report. I defined reading as work, and books came from the library, so going to the library for fun was out of the range of my thinking. As hard as they tried, my parents could not get me interested in reading. They purchased a few of the Hardy Boys series.

The books collected dust. The closest I came to wanting to read was The Big Green Book by Robert Graves, with illustrations by Maurice Sendak, a gift from my aunt. Its lead character, a boy of about 8, my age, discovered a book of magic spells. I was fascinated spells were not in the book, but I drew an imaginary magic circle with a long stick in my bedroom, stood inside the circle, took three deep breaths and made up my own spell. I never became invisible，which was my goal. This was my favorite book. I read it again and again. Certainly no need to go to the library.

Eventually, I started reading novels in my 20s. To avoid going to the library, which was only seven b locks from my Brooklyn home, I joined various book clubs. I didn’t mind having to buy a book a month as long as I didn’t have to go to the library.

My library phobia was cured 23 years ago when my family moved to Long Island. The East Meadow Public Library, a two-block walk from our home, became a regular destination for me and my family. My children were introduced to books through the children’s section with free programs that even my wife and I enjoyed. My children made friends, and my wife and I made friends with the parents.

My library card is faded, the edges are ragged and I renew my membership time and time again. I have given up mail—order books, and when I go to a store that sells books, I snap (拍照) pictures of the book jackets that enthral me and put the book on reserve at the library.

24. What can we learn about the book The Big Green Book?

A. It inspired the author with some ideas.

B. It appealed to the author’s parents.

C. It contained some magic spells.

D. It is a gift from the auth or’s uncle.

25. What did the author prefer to do rather than go to the library?

A. To go to book clubs.

B. To read novels.

C. To start a school.

D. To purchase books on his own.

26. What made the author fall in love with the library at last?

A. He formed a new family.

B. He moved to a new place.

C. He wanted to meet targeted people.

D. He came to know more about his family.

27. Which can replace the underlined word “enthral” in the last paragraph?

A. puzzle

B. frighten

C. attract

D. escape

C

For many Americans, regular exercise is a complicated commitment—one made at the beginning of January that fades out within weeks or months. Busy work schedules, a lack of motivation and unease towards exercising in public all contribute to the discouraging statistics that only around a quarter of adults exercise enough per week.

This month, enterptiser Trent Ward and designer Yves Behar are uncovering their design for a mirror fitness system, Forme. Forme is reflective like a mirror, uses machine learning to heighten workouts, and offers attachments including ankle belts, rope handles and a heart rate monitor. When not in use, the two arms that form the resistance pulley (滑轮) system fold behind it and the display screen disappears, turning Forme into a simple full—length mirror.

Interest in home exercise has particularly increased recently around the world. Home workout apps have seen a significant uptick in downloads, and trendy brands like Peloton have rolled out free virtual workouts for everyone stuck indoors. One French athlete who was kept away from others chose to run an entire marathon on his 23-foot balcony.

But beyond the new restrictions affecting daily workout routines, Ward and Behar are tapping into the same concerns that have made every home workout appealing：the ability to save time and sweat in the privacy of one’s home. In an age of personal metrics(衡量标准)--where one can measure their heart rate and sleep cycles with smart watches and train for marathons with AI smart sneakers----Ward and Behar want to improve exercise through machine learning. Forme evaluates performance and adjusts weights accordingly. Easy access to one’s own performance data also makes it easier to track that progress and stay motivated.

Though it’ s too soon to tell if mirror gyms will be the trend of the late 2010s to 2020s, Behar explained that having a screen in the home can become the basis for more than just fitness, such as shopping or telemedicine.

28. What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on?.

A. The ways to operate Forme.

B. The features of Forme.

C. The reasons to develop Forme.

D. The theory behind Forme.

29. How can Peloton benefit its users?

A. By offering them online workouts for free.

B. By raising their interest in marathon.

C. By keeping them far away from others.

D. By entertaining them with all kinds of downloads.

30. What makes home workout appealing according to paragraph 4?

A. The better results than outdoor activities.

B. The fresher air at home.

C. The privacy of home.

D. The convenient access to mass data.

31. What is the best title for the text?

A. Can Forme Have More Powerful Functions?

B. Does Regular Exercise Keep up with New Technology?

C. Is the New Trend of Smart Machines at Home available?

D. Is this AI—Powered "Mirror Gym" the Future of Home Exercise?

D

Turtles have a problem. They are delicious, and so are their eggs. That has led to heavy hunting in the past. These days, though, the seven species of marine turtles are protected in most countries. If turtle soup is legally on the menu, its source will be a freshwater species. But that does not stop the eggs of marine turtles from being poached. Such poaching is often ignored by local police. But even if the authorities do wish to clamp down on it, arresting the small fry who dig the eggs up on beaches where turtles nest would not deal with the problem. That requires finding the trade’s organi zers. And this can be hard.

To assist the process, Kim Williams-Guillén of Paso Pacifico, an American conservation charity, and Helen Pheasey of the University of Kent, in Britain, have come up with a practical device. It is a global-positioning-system transmitter（发射机）placed in a plastic shell made by 3D printing. The result looks like a turtle’s egg and weighs about the same. Dug up and carried away by poachers, it can lead the police to those poachers’ bases of operation.

As they report this week in Current Biology, Dr. Williams-Guillén and Dr. Pheasey have now tested their invention in Costa Rica, a place where turtle-egg poaching is common. They set the printer to mimic the eggs of two species, the green and the olive ridley, which frequent that country’s coastlines, and placed a decoy（诱饵）egg into each of 101 turtle nests on four beaches where poaching is a problem. The decoys were controlled to remain inactive until their shells were exposed to the air. At that moment — presumed to signal the arrival of poachers —the “egg” in question starts broadcasting its location once an hour.

In all, 25 of the decoys were poached. They told different stories. Some travelled just a few kilometres, with one ending up at a bar 2km away from the nest it was taken from, where its signal abruptly ended. Others went quite a distance. One, for example, was carried 137km inland, to a supermarket loading bay, before transmitting its final signal from a residential property nearby.

Given the success of their project, Dr. Williams-Guillén and Dr. Pheasey propose that the idea should be used more widely for turtles. They also suggest that similar decoys might help protect the eggs of other endangered reptiles —and birds —that are collected and traded

illegally.

32. What problem are turtles facing?

A. Their eggs are being legally hunted.

B. Their habitat is being destroyed.

C. They are in danger of extinction.

D. They are heavily hunted for food.

33. What do we know about the transmitter?

A. It is produced through 3D printing technology.

B. It has the same shape and weight as a turtle’s egg’s.

C. It can offer timely information of poachers’ location.

D. It’s a positioning device attached to the turtles’ eggs.

34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. The effects of the decoy eggs.

B. The features of the decoy eggs.

C. The invention of the decoy eggs.

D. The experiment on the decoy eggs.

35. What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A. The decoys were easy to identify.

B. The decoys only worked in a limited distance.

C. The decoys he lped police find the trade’s organizers.

D. The decoys turned out to be effective in the experiment.

第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5 分)

根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。

Evaluating Sources of health Information

Making good choices about your own health requires reasonable evaluation. A key first step in bettering your evaluation ability is to look carefully at your sources of healthy information. Reasonable evaluation includes knowing where and how to find relevant information, how to separate fact from opinions, how to recognize poor reasoning, and how to analyze information and the reliability of sources. 36

Go to the original source. Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. Think about the type of study. 37

Watch for misleading language. Some studies will find that a behavior “contributes to” or is “associated with” an outcome; this does not mean that a cer tain course must lead to a certain result. 38 Carefully read or listen to information in order to fully understand it.

Use your common sense. If a report seems too good to be true, probably it is. Be especially careful of information contained in advertisements. 39 Evaluate “scientific” statements carefully, and be aware of quackery(江湖骗术).

40 Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but each of us needs to find a healthy lifestyle that works for us.

Developing the ability to evaluate reasonably and independently about the health problems will serve you well throughout your life.

A. Make choice that are right for you.

B. The goal of an ad is to sell you something.

C. Be sure to work through the critical questions.

D. And examine the findings of the original research.

E. Distinguish between research reports and public health advice.

F. Be aware that information may also be incorrectly explained by an author’s point of

view.

G.The following suggestions can help you sort through the health information you

receive from common sources.

第Ⅱ卷（共70分）

第三部分英语知识运用 (共四节, 满分70分)

第一节完形填空 (共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)

阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填人空白处的最

佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A few years ago, I was given a wallet. A beautiful elephant was woven into its front panel. The wallet was 41 to me by a close friend on my birthday.

The wallet was not only beautiful; it had a personality: it loved to run away, as I told my parents over and over again, only to receive eye 42 in return. “Frances, really, you’ve lost it again?” they would say every time I 43 it. Fortunately，I would eventually find it in my own house.

One day, 44 , as I was leaving a football stadium at a school, the wallet once again

45 from my pocket. I discovered the 46 when I got home. I searched the house and I prayed, as usual. Nothing.

But then, around a week later, my parents received a 47 on their business voicemail.

A complete stranger was calling with the 48 of my wallet. “I’m calling for Frances,” a

49 came from the stranger. This man, to find whom the wallet belonged to, looked inside of it, and found a 50 which my parents had written to me. It 51 have their business phone number on it. Upon getting my wallet back, I wrote a brief letter to the man expressing my 52 , and remarking on what an amazing act of kindness he had committed and that he was truly a 53 person. I would be forever grateful to him. I 54 and emailed it off to him.

I don’t know if I believe in chance or luck, but I do know I believe in 55 and in the selfless acts of kindness.

41. A. handed B. lent C. sold D. gifted

42. A. glances B. rolls C. contacts D. shadows

43. A. needed B. abandoned C. noticed D. misplaced

44. A. otherwise B. moreover C. however D. therefore

45. A. jumped B. escaped C. flew D. stole

46. A. loss B. event C. failure D. mistake

47. A. message B. note C. letter D. card

48. A. thought B. value C. news D. excitement

49. A. telephone B. greeting C. command D. voice

50. A. check B. passage C. book D. story

51. A. seemed to B. used to C. intended to D. happened to

52. A. interest B. gratitude C. wishes D. concerns

53. A. remarkable B. generous C. careless D. serious

54. A. opened B. rewrote C. concluded D. attached

55. A. theory B. truth C. humanity D. principle

第二节语法填空（共10空；每空1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Waking up at 7 in the morning, 25-year-old Fan Yupei cleans up, 56._____________ (water) flowers in the courtyard, and then opens the door of her Jun porcelain (钧瓷) production studio, ready for a new day’s business.

Life in her hometown, Shenhou town, in Yuzhou City, is much 57.______________ (happy) for Fan, who quit her job in Beijing and started her own studio with her husband. Jun porcelain is one of the top five Chinese porcelains, 58.________________ (date) back to the Song Dynasty, 59._____________ is famous for its change of colors when heated in kilns. Now it 60.___________ (list) as a state-level intangible culture heritage (非物质文化遗产).

Shenhou town is home 61.___________ Jun porcelains. Recently, the local government of Yuzhou city has made a series of measures 62.__________ (promote) such production. Now Fan’s husband is in charge of Jun porcelain making while she is responsible for sa les. Both of 63. ______________ (they) have combined Jun porcelain production with modern art and often share 64._____________ (thought) about designs together. With more and more tourists visiting Shenhou every day, Fan has the 65.______________ (confident) that Jun porcelain will gain greater popularity in the future.

第四部分：写作（共2节，满分40分）

第一节应用文写作（满分15分）

假定你是李华，为提升学生的消防安全意识，上周五你校邀请了一名消防员给学生作

了一场报告。请你为此写一篇新闻稿发到学校的英语网站上。内容包括：

1. 报告的目的；

2. 报告的内容；

3. 报告的意义。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

提示词：消防安全fire safety

____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

September is most beautiful in Strathroy, where people wholeheartedly enjoy the simple pleasures of life and nature.

Roland was no exception. He was a magnificent German Shepherd (德国牧羊犬), a little lazy and over-weight though. He loved to doze in the backyard. He yawned and stretched his body as he heard the slowly approaching footsteps of Mrs. Proudfoot. “Come have your lunch dear!” said Mrs. Proudfoot with her usual fondness for him and he wagged his tail affectionately in return.

Roland was licking the last piece of meat in his plate when the doorbell burst into

music. Mrs. Proudfoot hurried to answer the door. Roland stood alert by her side.

“Good noon Mrs. Proudfoot”. It was Sam, her teenage neighbor. “My! My! You look pale! What happened?” asked Mrs. Proudfo ot with genuine worry. She immediately waved him in and closed the door behind. Mrs. Proudfoot was a lonely widow, but was well loved in her neighborhood especially by kids, though she had no kids to call her own.

Once encouraged, Sam disclosed his di lemma. “My friend Barry lost a rare book of school library. It costs 150 dollars, but he has only 55 dollars and his poor parents can’t afford to pay the rest. Barry is working part time but that’s far from enough.” With a dramatic sigh he continued, “If he didn’t refund the loss before the end of term, he will be dismissed from final exams. That will ruin his future! I have to help him, whatever it takes. He is my best friend.”

“Don’t worry, Sammy. You want me to pay…” but Mrs. Proudfoot was interrupte d. “No, No, Mrs. Proudfoot. This is not what I came here for. I’ll work for you. Would you favor me to walk your dog please? For 2 dollars a day.” He looked up with begging eyes.

Mrs. Proudfoot clapped her hands in agreement, “That can’t be better! I’v e been worried about Roland lately. He does need some exercise! It’s nice of you to make such an offer.”

Sam thanked her over and over, “I will start tomorrow morning.”

注意：1、所续写短文的词数应为150 左右；

2、续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1:

Sam arrived very early the next morning. ____________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2:

A month later, Mrs. Proudfoot was delighted to find Roland fit and energetic._________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

2020—2021学年高三上三校联考参考答案

第一部分听力(共20节, 每小题1.5分，满分30分)

1. B

2. C

3. B

4. C

5. B

6. C

7. A

8. C

9. A 10. B

11. A 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. B 16. A 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. C

第二部分阅读理解(共15节,每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

A篇：21-23 DDB B.篇：24-27 AABC C.篇：28-31BACD D篇：32-35 ACDD

七选五：（每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36. GDFBA

完型：（每小题1分，满分15分）41. DBDCB 46. AACDA 51. DBACC

语法填空：（每小题1.5分，满分15分)

56. waters 57. happier 58. dating 59. which 60. is listed / has been listed to 62. to promote 63. them 64. thoughts 65. confidence

66.写作：（满分40分15+25)

应用文写作：

To raise students’ awareness of fire safety, our school invited a firefighter to give us a lecture last Friday. Firstly, the firefighter showed us some typical cases on the screen, which shocked all the students present. Then, he explained to us what would lead to fire accidents and some effective means to prevent fires in our daily life. Lastly, he gave us some practical advice on how to survive a big fire.

The lecture was of great value to us, from which all the students benefited a lot. Only then did we realize we should attach great importance to fire safety.

读后续写：

Sam arrived very early the next morning.Seeing Roland lazily bathed in mild sunshine with eyes narrowed into a line, Sam darted towards him, arms widely opened. Giving him a lazy glimpse, Roland politelywagged his tail and then turned his head away, falling sound asleep again. Desperately brainstorming, Sam got a piece of delicious bone from Mrs. Proudfoot. Lured by the tasty smell, Roland swiftly bounced up and jumped at the bone, following Sam out. In this way, the first day was

smoothly finished. Day by day, Sam was delighted to find Roland gradually become willing and eager to have a walk outside.

A month later, Mrs. Proudfoot was delighted to find Roland fit and energetic. Enjoying the pleasure to roam along the country road with Roland, Sam also harvested a lot from the relaxing time. Eventually one day, Sam was excited to tell Mrs. Proudfoot, “Barry and I have earned enough money. Thank you, Mrs. Proudfoot! But can I continue walking Roland for you? For free!” Radiantly, Mrs. Proudfoot nodde d. Receiving a positive answer, Sam was wild with joy and Roland, wagging his tail merrily, as if intoxicated. Sometimes only a little kindness can ignite something shining, making the world more beautiful and harmonious.

Text 1

W: Have you seen my favorit e cup? The one with little hearts on it. I think I’ve lost it.

M: Sorry, I meant to tell you that I broke it last week while washing it. (1) But I got you this one to replace it.

W: I love it!

Text 2

M: Mindy, I found a needle on the floor. I almost stepped on it. You should be more careful. (2)

W: It wasn’t me, Ben. It was my mother. She came over to help with the children’s clothes. But I’ll sweep the floor right now to make sure there aren’t any more.

Text 3

M: I have dance class first thing, and then music straight after lunch.

W: Lucky you. For me, it’s a busy Monday. I have double classes of math and then geography. (3)

Text 4

M: Do you have any stamps I can borrow? I want to send this straight away.

W: I’m afraid I don’t. But if you run, you might just catch the post office. (4)

Text 5

M: I was in that new clothing store next to the bank and they had some shirts that would really suit you. W: Is it opposite the cinema? What did the place use to be before the clothing store opened?

M: Yeah, (5) it was a bookstore before.

Text 6

M: Excuse me, can you help me? I can’t understand part of this form. (6)

W: Certainly, sir. What part are you having problems with?

M: Part 3A. I’m not quite sure what it’s asking. I’ve read it several times but it does not make a ny sense. (6)

W: That part of the form is only for foreign travelers.

M: Technically, I am. I’m originally from Japan, (7) but then I was raised in Australia before coming to China.

W: Where do you live now?

M: I live in Hong Kong.

W: You are well traveled.

M: I am, but sometimes these forms still confuse me.

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W: Malcolm, have you finished your homework yet?

M: Not yet, I need dad’s help with one of the questions. (9)

W: Well, maybe I can help?

M: Thanks, but dad knows more about algebra than you. (9)

W: I am just as capable as your father. We both went to university.

M: But dad uses it all the time in his job. You write a lot in your job, (10) so I come to you when I need help with my English tests.

W: That’s very smart, but sometimes your father won’t be able to help you. So if you need it, I’m here. I’m

also good at geography.

M: OK then. Can you tell me the answer to this one?

W: No, but I can show you how to find the answer yourself.

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M: Excuse me, can you tell me where the paint section is?

W: It’s straight down there.

M: Thank you. We’re going to paint my apartment.

W: Oh, I love decorating. What color are you going for?

M: Maybe something in cream or white. We might sell it soon, so we want it to look airy.

W: A lot of people these days have one wall in a bright or distinct color to make it stand out.I have a purple one in my bedroom. (12)

M: I did see one at a friend’s house. He had painted one side of his living r oom orange. It looked very smart.

I’m just not sure I could do as good a job. I’m not an artist.

W: Well, we have all the tools you need next to the paint, (13) like brushes and sheets to keep your furniture clean. Or if you want a challenge, the wallpaper is on the opposite side. (13)

M: You’ve been most helpful.

W: If you need anything else, just let me know.

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W: I have been on hold for half an hour trying to find out where my delivery is!

M: I apologize, Mrs. Smith. This is not the level of service we usually offer.

W: Then what is the problem? It’s a present for my little Tommy. It’s his birthday tomorrow. I picked some dog food for him. (15) Why haven’t I received his present yet?

M: We had to use a delivery service instead of our own drivers.

W: Why?

M: I shouldn’t really say.

W: I demand an explanation, or I want to speak to your boss.

M: Our drivers all eat from the same restaurant at lunch. They have all got food poisoning. (16)

W: Well, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope they are OK.

M: Me, too. Because you are such a loyal customer, I would like to offer you a full refund for the item. W: I guess that would be acceptable. Hold on, there’s someone at my door.

M: Hello, Mrs. Smith?

W: That was your driver. It arrived! Thank you so much.

M: I’m glad it all worked out fine. We would still like to offer you a refund, for the length of the call. (17) W: Thank you. That would be lovely.

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There is another thing to point out about safety before we start today’s nursery tour. The safety of your children is, of course, our main concern and we are constantly working to improve it in any possible way. We also try to make sure that your children enjoy their time at nursery and benefit from it as much as possible. The nursery offers two plans to ensure you know that your children are safe. (18) The Bus Trip plan is to make sure that children get where they need to go after nursery with a teacher on duty to protect them, whether they are going straight home or somewhere else. The In-School plan gives you peace of mind when the children are being taught. A careful record is kept of where children are in the building so that we can locate them quickly at any time. You are provided with a number, so you can call the nursery between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the weekdays. (19) Requirements can also be made by text and email. All in all, we are trying our best to make sure your children are safe while they are attending the nursery.

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