北京市西城区2011年中考一模英语试题

北京市西城区2011年抽样测试

初三年级英语试卷 2011.5

听力理解（共24分）

一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。每段对

话读两遍。（共4分，每小题1分） 1.

A. B. C.

2.

3.

4.

A. B. C.

二、听对话，根据对话内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段

对话读两遍。（共12分，每小题1分） 请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。 5. When did the man move to the new house?A. Last winter.

6. Why did the man move to the new house?

A. His old house was far from his children?s school. B. He wanted to live near a bookshop. C. His neighbour was too noisy.

请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。 7. Where will the man park his car? A. Inside the building.

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A. B. C.

B. Last summer. C. Last spring.

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B. Behind the building. C. In front of the building. 8. How often is the rubbish collected?

A. Once a day. B. Twice a day.

请听一段对话，完成第9至第11小题。 9. What does the woman want to do? A. Have a short tour in London. B. Go to the Hyde Park Hotel.

C. Find the way to the British Museum. 10. When can the woman visit London Tower? A. In the morning. A. 15 pounds.

B. Right after lunch. B. 30 pounds.

C. In the afternoon. C. 45 pounds.

11. How much will the woman pay if she goes with her family?

请听一段对话，完成第12至第13小题。 12. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Wait until she?s finished the magazine. B. Buy a copy of the magazine. C. Read the magazine online.

13. From the text we know that the magazine will get ______. A. more popular

B. more expensive

C. more special

请听一段对话，完成第14至第16小题。 14. Where is the man from? A. Britain. A. Two.

B. Australia. B. Three.

C. Italy. C. Four.

15. How many kinds of sport does Mark like? 16. What can we learn from the dialogue?

A. Mark shares the same favorite sport with his family. B. Swimming is the most popular sport in Mark?s family. C. Mark and his family are all sport lovers.

三、听一段独白，根据所听到的内容和提示词语，记录关键信息。独白读两遍。（共8分，每小题2分）

When to have breakfast: When to do his washing: What John can?t do: From 17 a.m. On 18 In the 19 Smoke or keep a 20

C. Three times a day.

What John Needs to Know Where to make a local call: 知识运用（共27分）

四、单项填空（共15分，每小题1分）

从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 21. Bob is very friendly. And ______ like him very much.

A. we B. us C. our D. ours 22. Each year, volunteers plant many trees ______ March to make Beijing greener. A.with

B. on

C. in

D. at

23. — Sir, can I feed the panda? It?s so lovely. — Sorry, you ______. A. can?t B. can 24. — Mother, how can I become smart?

C. needn?t

D. may

— Sweet, you should fill your mind with new ideas. The more you read, ______ you are. A. smart B. smarter C. smartest D. the smarter 25. — Dad, how beautiful your picture is!

— Every prize has its price. You can also draw it well ______ you try harder. A. but B. if C. and D. until

25. I feel love is ______ than money. It is love that makes the world go around, not money. A. important B. more important C. most important D. the most important 26. — ______do you usually go to school? — At seven in the morning. A.How

B. Where

C. Who

D. When

27. I am crazy about music and I want to be a __________ in the future.

A. singer B. farmer C. cleaner D. worker

28. My mother made me ______ the piano when I was very young. Now, I begin to understand her.

A. play

B. to play

C. playing

D. plays

29. — Teddy, why do you love ______. — I feel I can touch the future if I teach. A. teaches B. taught

C. teaching

D. be taught

30. — Would you like to go and have some coffee with me? — I?d like to, but my mother ______ me outside.

A. waits for B. is waiting for C. has waited for 31. — Hello, is that John speaking?

— Sorry, he ______ to the library. May I take a message? A. has been B. has gone C. will go 32. — Jack lookes unhappy, do you know why?

— Yes. He ______ his new iPhone4 yesterday. A. has lost B. will lose C. is losing D. lost 33. — Why do you like to be a truck driver, John?

— You know. I ______ by my boss to enjoy the beauty of the country. A. pay

B. paid

C. am paid

D. am paying

34. — Sir, could you tell me ______ for the coming test?

— As many as possible. 1,600 words at least. A. how many words do we have to learn B. how many words did we learn C. how many words we have to learn

D. waited for

D. was going

D. how many words we learnt

35. — My computer doesn?t work. Can you do me a favor? — ______.

A. You?re right

B. No problem

C. Thank you

D. It doesn?t matter

五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。

Every night after dinner, my mother and I would sit at the kitchen table. She would present new tests, taking her 36 from stories of amazing children she had read in newspapers and magazines.

The first night she brought out a story about a three-year-old boy who knew the capitals of all the states in our country and 37 most of the European countries. A teacher also said the little boy could also pronounce the names of the foreign cities correctly.

“What?s the capital of Finland?” my mother asked me, looking at the magazine story.

All I knew was the capital of California. “Nairobi!” I guessed, saying the most 38 word I could think of. She checked to see if that was possibly one way to 39 “Helsinki” before showing me the answer.

The tests got 40 . One night I had to look at a page from the Bible (圣经) for three minutes and then report everything I could remember. I said all I remembered. And 41 I saw my mother?s disappointed (失望的) face once again, something inside of me began to 42 . I hated the tests, the raised hopes and failed expectations. Before going to bed that night, I looked in the mirror in the bathroom and when I saw only my face looking back — and that it would always be this 43 face — I began to cry. I made loud noises like a mad animal.

And then I saw what seemed to be the prodigy (奇才) side of me — because I have never seen that face before. I looked at myself in the mirror, blinking (眨眼) so I could see more 44 . The girl looking back at me was angry, strong. This girl and I were the same. I had new thoughts. I won?t let her 45 me. I won?t be what I?m not.

So the following nights when my mother presented 46 tests, I performed listlessly, my head on one arm. I pretended (假装) to be bored. And I was. I started to 47 other things. Soon, she noticed I was absent-minded. We had a talk and I told her what I thought and how I felt about the tests. Then the whole evening, she seemed to be thinking.

The next day, she presented me some easier tests. I found my pleasure and confidence back again, and we started to be on the way to make me a prodigy I could be. 36. A. examples 37. A. perhaps 38. A. surprising

B. lessons B. even

B. foreign B. express B. newer B. after B. fall B. unhappy B. quickly B. change B. my

C. notes C. almost C. spell C. better C. if C. die

D. ideas D. still D. special D. read D. harder D. although D. run D. ordinary D. differently D. teach D. their D. think about

C. interesting

39. A. pronounce 40. A. longer 41. A. before 42. A. rise 43. A. strange 44. A. easily 45. A. trouble 46. A. her 47. A. put away

C. ugly C. clearly C. help C. our C. go over

B. worry about

阅读理解（共44分）

六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择

最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）

A

Kindle Reading Device Buy Once, Read Everywhere

Kindle is our bestseller. It enables you to download books

anytime, anywhere, while on the go. while on the go.

Read in Bright Sunlight

Kindle?s screen reads like real paper. Read as easily in bright sunlight as in your sitting room.

Lighter than a Paperback

At only 8.5 ounces. It?s a third the weight of the iPad. Holds 3, 500 Books

Kindle can carry up to 3, 500 books.

Price: $139.00 $248.00 for double

Never Gets Hot

Unlike a computer, Kindle never gets hot so you can read comfortably as long as you like.

What customers are saying: AMAZING!!! By Luigi

The screen is wonderful! It?s better than paper! This is too cool! Very satisfied customer By Milou

My hurt hands were making reading large books painful (疼痛的). The kindle is so light I can carry it easily. Love my Kindle By Bonnie

I received my Kindle as a gift for my birthday. I love it!

Easy to carry By Justine

Just put it in a handbag either large or small.

48. How much does a Kindle cost? A. $8.5.

B. $139. C. $248.

D. $3, 500.

49. Compared to a computer, Kindle ______. A. doesn?t get hot B. has no screen C. is harder to use

D. is heavier to carry

50. Who got a Kindle as a gift? A. Luigi.

C. Bonnie. D. Justine. B

More Than a Zoo

Popcorn Park is not like most zoos. It is a very special place. Workers at the zoo care for hurt

B. Milou.

or sick animals. They return some of these animals to their natural homes. Those animals that cannot live on their own stay at Popcorn Park Zoo.

At first this unusual place was not a zoo. It was called the Forked River Animal Care Center. The workers there took care of lost or unwanted cats and dogs.

The change to the center began in 1977 when a raccoon needed help. The workers cared for the animal. Finally it was better, but it could not care for itself. The raccoon was allowed to live at the center.

Once people heard about the wonderful work being done at the center, they began taking all kinds of hurt or homeless animals there. Soon the center was no longer just a home for cats and dogs. So many animals were living at the center that it became more like a zoo. It was time for a new name.

Popcorn Park Zoo got its funny name because many of the animals there like to eat popcorn（爆米花）made without oil or salt. Also the popcorn is sold at the zoo to help make money to care for the animals. People buy the popcorn to feed the animals as a treat.

Popcorn Park Zoo now takes care of more than 200 kinds of animals. All the animals at the zoo get lots of care and love.

51. Workers at the zoo look after ______. A. only homeless cats and dogs C. all the unwanted cats and dogs 52. The zoo got its name because ______.

B. hurt or sick animals D. young or old animals

A. vistors can make popcorn themselves A. vistors can make popcorn themselves

B. the workers at the zoo like to eat popcorn

C. the popcorn in the zoo is free for visitors D. many animals there like to eat popcorn 53. From the text we can know that ______.

A. the animals at the zoo are looked after well

B. all the animals will be returned to their natural homes

C. the zoo was a very famous park in the past D. the zoo spends much money taking care of the animals

C

Hueco Tanks State Historical Park is home to thousands of Native American paintings and drawings. Ancient works of rock art dating back thousands of years lie within caves hidden in the hills. The paintings at Hueco Tanks have lasted for centuries.

The walls tell stories of many people and many times for at least 10, 000 years. Several different groups of people have traveled through and lived in the area. These groups often left their mark with rock paintings and drawings. Scientists have studied these ancient works of art to learn more about the people who made them. Scientists believe that around 6, 000 BC a group now known as the Desert Archaic people occupied (占有) the area. The earliest of their drawings are

simple wavy and straight lines. Later drawings show scenes of people holding spears (矛) while deer and other animals run around them.

Around 1, 000 AD the Mogollon people lived in the area. The Mogollon were farmers. More than most farmers, the Mogollon valued water. For them water held great meaning. This group of farmers painted many pictures of water flowing over the land and rain with lightning.

[来源学科网ZXXK]The Mescalero Apaches created some of the most recent rock art at Hueco Tanks. They stayed in the area for a short time around 1, 600 AD. Spanish explorers had arrived in North America by this time. Many of the cave paintings from this period show Spanish soldiers on horses.

In 1849 the California Gold Rush was well under way. Some people traveled through hot, dry West Texas as they made their way to California?s goldfields. Hueco Tanks provided water and shade (阴凉处) for these travelers. Many of these travelers put their names and dates on the rocks at Hueco Tanks. These writings are still found on the rocks today.

In May 1970 Hueco Tanks was made a state park, giving the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department control of the area.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is using technology to help take care of the rock art. By studying these works of art, visitors and scientists can learn much about the lives of some early Native Americans.

54. Which of the following may be the drawn by the Desert Archaic people?

55. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Desert Archaic people raised many animals. B. Mogollon people considered water very important.

C. The Mescalero Apaches created most of the painting. D. People began to protect the paintings in 1970. 56. The passage is an introduction of ______. A. the Native American?s life B. the history of Hueco Tanks

C. the development of the Midwest D. the rock arts at Hueco Tanks

D

She was only about five feet tall and probably never weighed more than 110 pounds, but Miss Bessie was a towering presence in the classroom. She was the only woman tough enough to make me read Beowulf and think for a few stupid days that I liked it. From 1938 to 1942, she taught me English, history — and a lot more than I realized.

I shall never forget the day she scolded (批评) me into reading Beowulf. “But Miss Bessie,” I complained, “I ain?t much interested in it.”

Her large brown eyes became sharp. “Boy,” she said, “how dare you say ?ain?t? to me! I?ve taught you better than that.”

“Miss Bessie,” I said, “I?m trying to join the football team, and if I go around saying ?it isn?t? and ?they aren?t,? the guys are gonna laugh me off the team.”

“Boy,” she replied, “you?ll play football because you have guts (勇气). But do you know what really takes guts? Refusing to lower your standards to those of the crowd. It takes guts to say you?ve got to live and be somebody fifty years after all the football games are over.”

I started saying “it isn?t” and “they aren?t,” and I still joined the team without losing my friends? respect.

Negroes, as we were called then, were not allowed in the town library, except to sweep floors or clean tables. But with the help of some nice whites, Miss Bessie kept getting books out of the white library. That is how she introduced me to the Bront?s, Byron and Keats. “If you don?t read, you can?t write, and if you can?t write, you might as well stop dreaming,” Miss Bessie once told me.

So I read whatever Miss Bessie told me to, and tried to remember the things she insisted that I store away. It could be embarrassing to be unprepared when Miss Bessie said, “Get up and tell the class who Frances Perkins is and what you think about her.” Forty-five years later, I can still recite her “truths to live by”.

Miss Bessie noticed things that had nothing to do with schoolwork, but were essential to a youngster?s development. Once a few classmates made fun of my worn-out hand-me-down overcoat. As I was leaving school, Miss Bessie patted me on the back of that old overcoat and said, “Carl, never worry about what you don?t have. Just make the most of what you do have — a brain.”

No child can get all the necessary support at home, and millions of poor children get no support at all. This is what makes a wise, educated, warm-hearted teacher like Miss Bessie so essential to the minds, hearts and souls of this country?s children.

57. The underlined words “towering presence” in the first paragraph means _______. A. Miss Bessie was strong enough to influence her students B. Miss Bessie was watching the students all the time C. the students thought she was tall and heavy D. the students felt nervous in front of her 58. What can we infer from the passage? A. Carl?s friends came from poor families.

B. Carl hated to read Beowulf in public.

C. Miss Bessie wanted Carl to be a better man.

D. Miss Bessie didn?t want Carl to play football.

59. Miss Bessie asked Carl to read a lot because _______. A. his parents were too poor to afford books B. he was not allowed into the library

C. the whites didn?t want the blacks to read D. she expected him to have a goal in life

60. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? A. Dreams Go with Education C. Unforgettable Miss Bessie

B. An Unforgettable Lesson D. Reading Makes a Full Man

七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。（共8分，每小题2分）

Over the years I?ve been teaching children about a simple but powerful philosophy (哲学) — the ant philosophy. They have an amazing four-part philosophy and here is the first part: ants never give up. 61 , they?ll look for another way.

62 . You can?t be so simple as to think summer will last forever. So ants gather (收集) their winter food in the middle of summer. Think ahead.

The third part is that ants think summer all winter. During the winter, ants tell

themselves, “This won?t last long; we?ll soon be out of here.” And, on the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they?ll dive back down. 63 . And here?s the last part of the ant philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? 64 . What a wonderful philosophy, the “all-you-possible-can” philosophy! Wow, what a great seminar to attend — the ant seminar! Never give up, look ahead, stay active and do all you can.

八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）

Peer pressure (同伴压力) can come to you in many shapes and sizes. We feel it from our peers to do certain things, dress certain ways, use certain words, eat certain foods, and on and on. No matter how old you are, there will always be peer pressure, but it can be a problem in high school. Though peer pressure can sometimes result in positive (积极的) results, usually it is used to describe a negative (消极的) influence. Give in to Peer Pressure

Although everyone will probably give in to peer pressure at some time in their lives. Unluckily, there are people who are more likely to give in to negative peer pressure. They are the ones who show: ?

A. Second, ants think winter all summer B. If they go somewhere and you try to stop them C. All he possible can D. Summer and winter are both important to ants E. However, they will come out at once when it gets warm Little or no self-confidence

? Loneliness

Common Activities Connected with Peer Pressure

The activities that your peers may pressure you to do are: ? Putting off school work to have fun

? Allowing others to cheat by copying your homework or exams ? ?

Drinking and smoking

Teasing (嘲弄) or bullying (欺侮) others

Defeating Peer Pressure

It takes courage! You need to develop the self-confidence, self-acceptance and self-love that will allow you to stay comfortable with your dreams and interests. The following suggestions can be helpful:

? Join groups whose members believe in the same things as you. ? ?

Develop friendships with people who do not pressure you.

Think about where you stand on issues so that you can give your own opinion.

? Discuss your opinions and future plans with your parents in order to get support.

Unfortunately, dealing with peer pressure seems to be part of being a teenager. Know yourself, love yourself and be yourself, and don't let anyone tell you differently!

65. Does peer pressure have negative influence?

66. What kind of teenagers is most likely to give in to peer pressure? 67. Will the negative pressure lead you to study harder or drink and smoke? 68. Why is it better for teenagers to talk to their parents? 69. What does the passage mainly talk about?

书面表达（25分）

九、完成句子（共10分，每小题2分） 根据中文意思完成句子。 70. 我一收到邮件，就给你回复。

I?ll give you a reply __________________________ I get your email. 71. 有空儿你给我打个电话好吗？

__________________________ call me when you are free? 72. 太累了，我们停下来歇会儿吧。

We?re so tired. Let?s __________________________. 73. 外边正在下雨，但莉莉忘记带雨伞了。

It is raining now, but Lily_____________________.

74. 往往是灾难来临的时候，我们才意识到互相帮助共渡难关的重要性。 Usually we _______________________________________disasters happen.

十、文段表达（15分）

75. 从小到大，你一定收到过一些礼物吧？在你收到的礼物中，哪一件是你最喜欢的？请以“My favourite gift”为题写一篇不少于60词的短文，简单介绍这件礼物，并说说你喜欢它的理由。

下列词语供选用：show love/friendship, special, memory

北京市西城区2011年抽样测试

初三年级英语参考答案及评分标准

2011.5

听力理解（共24分）

一、听对话选图。（共4分，每小题1分）

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1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 二、听对话选择答案。（共12分，每小题1分）

5. A 6. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C

12. C

13. B

14. A

15. B

16. C

三、听独白记录关键信息。（共8分，每小题2分）

17. 7:30 18. Sunday(s)

19. living room 20. pet

知识运用（共27分）

四、单项填空（共15分，每小题1分）

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

五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）

36. A 37. B 38. B 39. A

40. D

41. B 42. C

43. D

44. C

45. B 46.A

47. D

阅读理解 （共44分）

六、阅读短文，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分） 48. B 49. A 50. C

51. B

52. D 53. A

54. A

55. B

56. D 57. A

58. C

59. D

60. C

七、阅读短文，还原句子。（共8分，每小题2分） 61. B 62. A 63. E 64. C

八、阅读短文，回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分） 65. Yes.

66. They have no confidence and feel lonely. 67. Drink and smoke.

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68. Because they can get support from their parents. 69. What peer pressure is and how teenagers can defeat it.

书面表达（25 分）

九、完成句子（共10分，每小题2分）

70. I will give you a reply as soon as I get your email. 71. Would/Could/Will you please call me when you are free? 72. We are so tired. Let?s stop to have a rest.

28. A

73. It is raining now, but Lily forgot to take an umbrella with her.

74. Usually we don?t realize the importance of helping each other and getting through difficulties together until disasters happen.

十、文段表达（15分）

One possible version:

People often give gifts to show their love and friendship. Among all the gifts I have got, the most special one is a hand-made calendar.

It was made by my best friend Jane. On each page of the calendar, there is a picture of Jane and me with some words written by Jane. She either tells me how she feels about our friendship or encourages me to try my best and live a happy life.

Whenever I look at the calendar, I am touched by something warm, and my heart is filled with love. It is a memory of the wonderful time which I spent with my best friend in junior high school. I will keep this special gift forever. 书面表达评分标准

说明：先根据文章整体内容和语言表达确定档次，然后在该档次内评出分数。 第一档：（15—13分）

完全符合题目要求，表达思想清楚，内容丰富。使用多种语法结构和丰富的词汇，语言通顺，语意连贯，具有逻辑性。允许个别语言错误。 第二档：（12—9分）

符合题目要求，表达思想基本清楚，内容完整。语法结构和词汇基本满足文章需要。语言基本通顺，语意基本连贯。有少量语言错误，但不影响整体理解。 第三档：（8—5分）

部分内容符合题目要求，表达思想不清楚，内容不完整。语法结构和词汇错误较多，语言不通顺，影响整体理解。 第四档：（4—0分）

与题目有关的内容不多，不能表达出自己的思想。只是简单拼凑提示内容，所写内

容难以理解。 听力录音稿

Text 1

M: Amy, hurry up, or you?ll be late. W: Dad, I can?t find my shoes. Text 2

M: Hi, Mary. How is everything? W: Not good, I?ve got a toothache. Text 3

M: Which do you prefer, collecting stamps or painting? W: Painting. I think it?s more creative.

Text 4

W: Can I have a look at your new mobile phone, Jack? M: Sure, here you are.

Text 5

W: I?ve heard that you have moved into a new house, Bill. M: That?s right. We moved in last winter.

W: Why did you choose that place? It?s far from your children?s school.

M: We had to move. You know, our neighbour was too noisy. He often asked some friends to his house and had parties at home, singing and dancing until midnight. We couldn?t sleep at all. W: That?s really too bad. How?s your new house?

M: It?s good. We live next to a bookshop. It?s quiet in the evening. Text 6

M: Excuse me, I?m new in this building. Could I ask you some of the rules here? W: Yes, of course.

M: First, about the parking. Is it OK to leave my car behind the building?

W: Sure. You?ll see some parking spaces there for the people living in this building. M: And what about when I have guests?

W: Well, guests aren?t allowed to leave their cars in the back. They have to park their cars in the guest parking area in the front.

M: I see. What about the rubbish?

W: It has to be taken to the ground floor. It?s collected twice a day, at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm.

M: All right, fine. And do I have to use those special plastic bags for the rubbish? W: No, that?s not necessary. You can use the paper ones you get from the supermarket. M: Thank you very much. Text 7

M: May I help you?

W: Yes, I?d like to know about a one-day sightseeing tour around town.

M: We have several. Would you tell me where you want to go?

W: British Museum and Tower of London are my favorites. Do you have any tours that include both of them?

M：Yes, this one. You visit London Tower and Westminster Abbey in the morning. Right after lunch, the tour makes a stop at St. Paul?s. The rest of the afternoon is spent at the museum. W: How long does the tour take?

M: About seven hours. Where are you staying?

W: At the Hyde Park Hotel.

M: Let?s see. The bus stops there at 9:30. You should be back by 5:30 in the afternoon. W: How much should I pay if I go with my husband and daughter? M: It?s 15 pounds for each person, including lunch. W: Thanks very much. I?ll think about it.

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W: Have you seen the new Cosmo magazine that I bought? M: I saw it on the kitchen table.

W: There?s an interesting interview with a popular director about his latest film that I want to finish. It?s Martin Scorsese. You liked his film, The Departed, didn?t you? M: Yes, it was fantastic! Can I read the article when you?ve finished?

W: Sure. You know it has an online edition, too. You could go online to read it.

M: Well, OK. By the way, do you buy the magazine regularly?

W: Yes.

M: How much does the magazine cost?

W: It?s ￡3 now, and I?ve heard they?re going to raise the price to ￡5 soon next month. I think few people would buy it if the price went up to ￡5.

M: I bet you?d still buy it. You wouldn?t be able to live without your fashion magazine! Text 9

W: Today in the studio we?re talking to Mark Cavalcani. And he?s going to be in a big tennis match coming up in Australia. Mark, good morning. M: Good morning.

W: Now Mark, your family name?s interesting.

M: That?s right. My grandfather?s Italian. But my parents grew up here in Britain so I?m British. W: And is tennis the only sport in your life?

M: No, not at all. I love swimming, it?s great exercise. I like basketball, too. I sometimes play on a local team, but my first love is tennis.

W: Are there any other tennis players in your family?

M: No, not really. My mother Helen often goes climbing on weekends. And then there?s Anna, my sister. She?s 13 and she?s really good at running.

W: Thank you, Mark. I hope you had a good time with us. M: Sure. I?m glad to be here. Text 10

W: OK, John. Welcome to our home. And here?s something I want to tell you first. Breakfast is from 7:30. Anytime is OK. We always have dinner at 6:30, though, so please don?t be late. I won?t clean your room, so you have to keep your room tidy, but I?ll wash your sheets once a week. You?ll have clothes to wash, so you can do your washing on Sundays. Er, what else? The phone in your room can only be used for answering calls. You can use the phone in the living room for local calls, OK? There?s a pay phone at the end of the street. You can use that to phone home. By the way, you can?t smoke or keep a pet in your room. Oh, and here?s your key, please come back home before midnight. All right, I think that?s everything. If you have any problems, you can always come to me for help.

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