江苏省泰州中学2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试题

（考试时间:120分钟 满分：120分） 注意事项：

1. 本试卷分两部分，第Ⅰ卷为选择题，第Ⅱ卷为非选择题。 2. 所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸上，答案写在本试卷上的无效。 第Ⅰ卷（客观题 共85分） 第一部 听力 (共两节，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. What are they talking about? A. How to drive a car. B. Driving in England.

C. Whether to have the right to drive a car in England. 2. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man is healthy now. B. The man didn’t take exercise.

C. The man drank a lot of orange juice every day. 3. Where is the man going? A. To class.

B. To the movie.

C. To the library.

4. What does the woman worry about? A. The lock on the door will break. B. The man will not be able to sleep.

C. Someone will break in while the man is sleeping. 5. What does the man think the building will be? A. A market. 第二节 （共15小题）

听下面5段对话和独白。每段对话和独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中

B. A hotel.

C. A department store.

选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话和独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话和独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6-8小题。 6. What is the man invited to do? A. To give a talk. B. To give a concert.

C. To teach in his mother school. 7. What is the man now? A. A pop singer.

B. A teacher.

C. A famous writer.

8. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The man is going to accept the invitation of his school.

B. The man used to like school but have some trouble in his subjects. C. The man is going back to his former school to get further education. 听第7段材料，回答第9-11小题。

9. Where will the woman’s speech be on? A. On the radio.

B. On TV.

C. In a theatre.

10. What do the two speakers want to do this evening? A. Join an important dinner party.

B. Persuade more people into voting for someone. C. Prepare a news program to be shown in the town. 11. What does the woman have to do tonight? A. Make a speech.

B. Host a TV program. C. Interview the hotel manager. 听第8段材料，回答第12-14小题。

12. When does the man usually spend his winter holiday? A. Either in the 2nd or 3rd week of January. B. Both in the 2nd and 3rd week of January. C. Neither in the 2nd nor 3rd week of January. 13. Which is the man’s favorite sport?

A. Skating. B. Skiing. C. Surf-skiing.

14. Why doesn’t the woman like to spend her weekend with the man? A. She likes to stay at home. B. She dislikes the cold weather. C. She doesn’t like any outdoor sports. 听第9段材料，回答第15-17小题。

15. Why cannot the woman rent a bigger house right now? A. She hasn’t enough money at hand.

B. She already spent all her money on vacation. C. She will save some money to buy a new house. 16. How can the woman solve the problem at present? A. By renting a new house.

B. By sharing a big house with her friend. C. By borrowing some money from her friend. 17. How much should the woman pay for the rent now?

A. 400 Yuan a month. B. 600 Yuan a month. C. 1,200 Yuan a month. 听第10段材料，回答第18-20小题。

18. How long does Miss Susan Brown work every night? A. 8 hours.

B. 9 hours.

C. More than 10 hours.

19. What was her job before a night nurse? A. A secretary. B. A clerk.

C. An office cleaner.

20. What’s the most serious problem in her life now? A. Working at night.

B. Having headaches.

C. Having no time to wash.

第二部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 单项填空(共30小题；每小题1分，满分30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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

21.My sister is good at _____ English language, and now she is learning _____ second foreign language.

A. a, a B. the, a C. a, the D. the, the

22. Could it be at the station _______ we met you last night ______ you left your bag?

A. that; that B. that; where C. where; that D. where; where 23. Family violence against women hasn’t caused widespread concern because it is not the Chinese tradition to _______ the family conflicts to outsiders. A. express B. expose C. enquire D. distribute 24.— What’s up? You look really down.

—My wallet, mobile phone and ID card ____, I have called the police but I have heard nothing from them up to now.

A. being stolen B. having stolen C. to steal D. stolen 25. —The window must have taken you quite a lot of time that day. —You are right. They ______ for weeks.

A. wouldn’t be cleaned B. haven’t been cleaned C. weren’t cleaned D. hadn’t been cleaned

26. —Most students went to the museum yesterday. It’s a pity you were absent. —I wish I ______.

A. had B. did C. weren’t D. would

27. After three hours’ drive, they arrived in ______ they thought was the place they had been looking forward to visiting.

A. which B. where C. that D. what

28.________ the extraordinary beauty of Changling is the Ling’en Palace, which is known for its simple design and painted ceiling.

A. Added to B. Adding to C. Added up D. Adding up to 29. —What do you think of contemporary Chinese literature? —Sorry, I have only a(n)______ idea about it.

A. subjective B. straightforward C. arbitrary D. vague 30.His company has been _____ for two years. If it goes on like this, it will have to shut down.

A. in the red B. in the dark C. in the black D. in the white 31. Until we have discussed all the details, no decision _______ about any new

operation.

A. will be made B. is made C. is being made D. has been made 32. —Will my daughter be all right soon, doctor? —Well, she _____ be, if she takes these tablets.

A. must B. may C. can D. should

33. Owing to the popular Sounth Korean drama, a new mix-and-match food trend, beer and fried chicken, has _____ among young audience despite its unhealthy nature. A. caught up on B. caught on C. counted on D. caught up with 34.______ wondering which way to take, the little boy behaved like a real gentleman, who comforted his sister from time to time.

A. Leaving B. Having left C. To leave D. Left 35. — John, who helped us a lot last summer, is coming this afternoon. —That’s great. Let’s _____.

A. see the handwriting on the wall B. kill the fatted calf C. do as the Romans do D. Be the apple of his eye 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分,满分20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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I’ve always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed, but others had their own ways of showing care.

What I 36 most about visiting my boyfriend’s parents is the loud tick of the clock in the dining room as we 37 ate our meal．With so little conversation I was quick to 38 his family as cold．When we got into the 39 to go home, his father suddenly appeared．40 , he began to wash his son’s windscreen．I could feel he is a caring man through the glass.

I learned another lesson about love a few years later．My father often 41 me early in the morning．“Buy Xerox．It’s a good sharp price,” he might say when I answered the phone．No pleasant 42 or inquiry about my life ,just financial instructions．This manner of his 43 me and we often quarreled．But one day, I thought about my father’s success in business and realized that his concern for my financial

security lay behind his 44 morning calls．The next time he called and told me to buy a stock, I 45 him．

When my social style has conflicted with that of my friends, I’ve often felt 46 ．For example, I always return phone calls 47 and regularly contact with my friends．I expect the same from them．I had one friend who rarely called, answering my messages with short e-mails．I rushed to the 48 : She wasn’t a good friend! My anger 49 as the holidays approached．But then she came to a gathering I 50 and handed me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month．I was 51 at her thoughtfulness, and regretful for how I’d considered her to be 52 ．Clearly I needed to change my expectations of friends.

Far too often, I ignored their 53 expressions, eagerly expecting them to do things in my 54 .Over the years, however, I’ve learned to 55 other persons, love signs. 36．A．remember 37．A．excitedly 38．A．regard 39．A．bus 40．A．Punctually 41．A．visited 42．A．greeting 43．A．interested 44．A．long 45．A．praised 46．A．content 47．A．in order 48．A．feeling 49．A．disappeared 50．A．opened 51．A．depressed

B．enjoy B．nervously B．look B．train B．Carefully B．interrupted B．meeting B．angered B．short B．remembered B．guilty B．in turn B．suggestion B．grew B．refused B．upset

C．value C．silently C．feel C．car C．Proudly C．warned C．apology C．encouraged C．warm C．blamed C．curious

D．admire D．instantly D．think D．plane D．Coldly D．telephoned D．explanation D．surprised D．polite D．thanked D．disappointed

C．without delay D．without difficulty C．judgment C．helped C．hosted C．fascinated

D．belief D．declined D．invited D．shocked

52．A．uncaring 53．A．unique 54．A．opinion 55．A．send

B．dishonest B．common B．way B．read

C．unhappy C．pleasant C．mind C．give

D．uncooperative D．familiar D．life D．express

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节,每小题2分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项， 并再答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Aggressive pedestrians are in fact as dangerous as careless drivers. They cause traffic accidents, injury and death.

These dangerous walkers can be seen in any big city all over the world. About 69% of last year’s pedestrian deaths in the US occurred in urban areas. They cross streets ignoring “DON’T WALK” signals, suddenly appear without warning from behind parked vehicles, walk slowly at crossroads with cell phones attached to heads, blocking traffic.

These pedestrians and drivers share a common disregard for the rules of the road, both for selfish reasons. The drivers believe in the power of their machines. If their machines can go faster, they believe they have the right to go faster. If their machines are bigger, they believe they have the right to push smaller vehicles aside. Aggressive pedestrians, on the other hand, believe in the primacy(首位) of the individual, the idea that they are first in any environment, under any circumstances, even when they are on foot in a roaring tide of steel and rubber.

Last year, an estimated 5,220 pedestrians died in traffic accidents. Some 69,000 pedestrians were injured. On average, that worked out to one pedestrian killed in a traffic crash every 101 minutes, and one injured every eight minutes.

The good news is that the accident rate is dropping. For example, the number of pedestrians killed last year was 24 percent less than the number killed in traffic accidents a decade earlier. The bad news is that the basic causes of pedestrian deaths remain pretty much the same----disregard for traffic signals, inattention and crossing roads under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Alcohol, in fact, was involved

in 46 percent of the traffic accidents that resulted in pedestrian deaths. Of those, 31 percent of the pedestrians were found to be drunk.

The bottom line is that the pedestrians must do more to protect their lives as well as the lives of other road users. They can start by obeying traffic signals, using marked cross-walks and calling a cab when they’ve had too much to drink. 56. The passage is mainly about _____.

A. how aggressive pedestrians cause traffic accidents B. why so many Americans were killed on roads last year C. what the traffic rules of the road about pedestrians were

D. who are to blame for pedestrian deaths, drunk drivers or the aggressive pedestrians

57. What is the pedestrians’ selfish reason for traffic jams?

A. They know all drivers are skilled and with great care. B. They believe individuals are always first.

C. They think traffic rules have nothing to do with them. D. They guess all vehicles will slow down at crossroads.

58. What was NOT the basic cause of pedestrian deaths in the US a decade ago? A. Disregard for traffic signals surroundings.

C. Crossing roads drunk.

D. Overspeeding driving.

B. Paying

no attention to

59. What word can best describe the author’s attitude to the traffic accidents caused by pedestrians?

A. Excited.

B. Cold.

C. Concerned

D. Indifferent

B

Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall. At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city Monday 7 of January until Sunday.13rd of January 2008 Feast until you’re full! th

Come down to Monetizes time week to enjoy the special dishes on offer it all of our food outlets. Order from the following: ●Succulent chicken rice ●spicy stays beef ●Delicious noodle dishes ●plump park chips ●seafood specialties ●crunchy vegetables ●sweet tropical fruit Halal food is available at the stall Malay Mood Heaven Win Prizes and Gifts!  Spend ＄20.00 or more and win instant prizes from our lucky draw box.  Collect a free party balloon and whistle for each young diner.  Enjoy a free meal if you are the first customer of the day at any of our stalls.  Win a holiday to Western Australia. A free raffle ticket is given with every receipt(收据). Just fill in your information and place your entry in the box provided. Winner to be announced in The strait Times on the 15 of January. Join in the Fun! Between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm each evening until the 15 of January, your favorite Channel 3 television actors and singers will entertain you: ●May Lee ●Jackie Chen ●Kim Yap ●Kamal Autograph sessions will follow each performance! And who will be our extra special mystery star? Come down on Saturday at moon to find out. 60. Munchies Food Hall does NOT sell ____.

A. lamb B. beef C. pork D. chicken 61. The prices at Munchies are ____.

A. lower than usual B. bargain prices for the opening C. lower far two people D. lower of you spend ＄21.00 62. Everyone who eats at Munchies well receive a ____.

thth10％ discount on all orders above ＄20.00

A. free raffle ticket B. lucky draw coupon（优惠券） C. free meal D. balloon and whistle C

Being sociable looks like a good way to add years to your life. Relationships with family, friends, neighbors，even pets, will all do the trick, but the biggest longevity (长寿) boost seems to come from marriage or an equivalent relationship. The effect was first noted in 1858 by William Farr，who wrote that widowers(鳏夫) were at a much higher risk of dying than their married peers. Studies since then suggest that marriage could add as much as seven years to a man's life and two to a woman's. The effect holds for all causes of death，whether illness, accident or self­harm.

Even if the odds are stacked against you, marriage can more than compensate. Linda Waite of the University of Chicago has found that a married older man with heart disease can expect to live nearly four years longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart. Likewise, a married man who smokes more than a pack a day is likely to live as long as a divorced man who doesn't smoke. There's a flip side，however，as partners are more likely to become ill or die in the couple of years following their spouse's death，and caring for a spouse with mental disorder can leave you with some of the same severe problems. Even so, the odds favour marriage. In a 30­year study of more than 10,000 people，Nicholas Christakis of Harvard Medical School describes how all kinds of social networks have similar effects.

So how does it work? The effects are complex，affected by socio­economic factors，healthservice provision，emotional support and other more physiological (生理的)mechanisms. For example，social contact can boost development of the brain and immune system，leading to better, health and less chance of depression later in life. People in supportive relationships may handle stress better. Then there are the psychological benefits of a supportive partner.

A life partner，children and good friends are all recommended if you aim to live to 100. The ultimate social network is still being mapped out, but Christakis says：“People are interconnected，so their health is interconnected.”

63．Linda Waite's studies support the idea that ________. A. the married are happier than the unmarried B. older men should quit smoking to stay healthy C. marriage can help make up for ill health

D. unmarried people are likely to suffer in later life

．What do the underlined words “flip side” in the second paragraph mean? A. the consequence of a broken marriage B. the emotional problems arising from marriage C. the responsibility of taking care of one's family D. the disadvantages of being married

65．What can we learn about social network from Christakis’s 30-year study? A. They have effects similar to those of a marriage. B. They help develop people's community spirit. C. They provide timely support for those in need. D. They help relieve people of their life's burdens. 66．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. To stay healthy，people are advised to build up social network. B. Getting a divorce means risking a reduced life span. C. We should share our social networks with each other. D. It's important that we develop a social network when young. D

When I left home for college, I sought to escape the limited world of farmers, small towns, and country life. I long for the excitement of the city, for the fast pace that rural life lacked, for adventure beyond the horizon. I dreamed of exploring the city, living within a new culture and landscape, and becoming part of the pulse of an urban jungle

Yet some of my best times were driving home, leaving the city behind and slipping back into the valley. As city life disappeared and traffic thinned, I could see the faces of the other drivers relax. Then, around a bend in the highway, the grassland of the valley would come into being, offering a 6 of gentle rolling hills. The land seemed permanent. I felt as if I had stepped back in time. I took comfort in the stability of the valley. Driving through small farm communities, I imagined the founding families still rooted in their grand homes, generations working the same lands, neighbors

remaining neighbors for generations. I allowed familiar farmhouse landmarks to guide me.

Close to home, I often turned off the main highway and took a different, getting familiar farms again and testing my memory. Friends lived in those houses. I had eaten meals and spent time there; I had worked on some of these farms, lending a hand during a peak harvest, helping a family friend for a day or two. The houses and lands looked the same, and I could picture the gentle faces and hear familiar voices as if little had been changed. As I eased into our driveway I’d return to old ways, becoming a son once again, a child on the family farm. My feelings were honest and real. How I longed for a land where life stood still and my memories could be relived. When I left the farm for college, I could only return as visitor to the valley, a traveler looking for home.

Now the farm is once again my true home. I live in that farmhouse and work the permanent lands. My world may seem unchanged to casual observers, but they are wrong. I now this; if there’s a constant on these farms, it’s the constant of change.

The good observer will recognize the differences. A farmer replants an orchard (果园)

with a new variety of peaches. Irrigation is added to block of old grapes, so I imagine the vineyard has a new owner. Occasionally the changes are clearly evident, like a FOR SALE sign. But I need to read the small print in order to make sure that a bank has taken possession of the farm. Most of the changes contain two stories. One is the physical change of the farm, the other involves the people on that land, the human story behind the change.

I’ve been back on the farm for a decade and still haven’t heard all the stories behind the changes around me. But once I add my stories to the landscape, I can call this place my home, a home tha

t continues to evolve and changes as I add more and more of my stories.

A poet returns to the valley and says, “How closed – minded you all are.” He comments about the lack of interest in the sorts, in social and environmental issues, in the poverty and inequality of our life. “Little has changed in the valley.” He was born and raised here, so he might have the right to criticize and lecture us. Yet he speaks for many who think they know the valley. How differently would others think of us if they knew the stories of a grape harvest in a wet year or a peach without a home?

67．The most important reason why the writer wanted to move to the city is that .

A．he did not want to work on the farm B．he wanted to make new friends

C．he was eager for a different life there D．there were more things to do there

68．What made the writer relax as he drove from the city to the country?

A．He could see for miles and miles. B．The traffic moved more slowly.

C．The people he passed seemed to be calmer. D．The land seemed familiar to him.

69．Which of the following most likely indicates that there is a sad human story behind a physical change on the farm?

A. A new variety of peach is being planted B. Irrigation is being added to a grape operation C. A piece of land is being sold by a bank D. A farm is being sold to a large corporation

70．The fact that most upsets the writer with the poet is that .

A．the poet prefers to live in the urban area B．the poet thinks that the folk people are backward C．the poet says that little has changed in the valley D．the poet’s criticism and comments are not objective

第Ⅱ卷(主观题 共35分)

第一部 任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

请认真阅读下列短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格的空格填入最恰当的单词（每空限填1词）

Imagine living in a country tom by war. Or maybe you live in a place where there are few jobs and little chance to earn a living. Your family decided to move---not to another town, but to another country. You and your family have become immigrants. People are called immigrants when they move to a foreign country to make their homes.

People become immigrants for many reasons. The most common one is economic opportunities. Most immigrants are attracted to other countries by the promise of jobs, farmland, or business opportunities.

Other people become immigrants in order to get away from mistreatment or natural disasters. They are refugees(难民). Some refugees move to avoid wars and political unrest. Others are seeking freedom to express their religious views. Still others are uprooted by disasters, such as terrible flooding or drought.

Some people have become immigrants against their will. Captured in Africa, shipped to foreign lands and forced to work as slaves, many early African immigrants to North and South America came in chains.

Except for Native Americans, all people came to the United States from someplace else. For nearly 500 years, immigrants have landed on America’s shores seeking a better life. Throughout American history, immigrants often worked low-paying, dangerous jobs that other people refused to do.

Immigrants from around the world helped shape American life. Many immigrants absorbed the customs and language common to most Americans. They also brought their own traditions, including music and foods. Over time, many of these traditions have become part of American life.

The first European immigrants to America hoped to colonize(使成为殖民地)new lands. By the mid-1500s, Spaniards had ventured into Florida, California, and the American Southwest. French immigrants arrived in the early 1600s and built their first colony in Canada. The English also arrived in the early 1600s. They established 13 colonies along America’s Atlantic Coast.

In the 1700s, England became the major power in colonial North America. But many European immigrants came to live in the English colonies. They included people from Sweden, Holland, Germany, Scotland, and Ireland.

Immigrants still come to the United States seeking freedom and economic opportunities. Most new immigrants no longer come from Europe. They come mainly from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia.

Today, the U. S. government limits the number of immigrants into the country each year. People who sneak illegally into the United States are called illegal immigrants, who, if caught, would be sent back to their home countries. Key Points (71)_____ Detailed Information Immigrants are those who move to a foreign country to make their homes. ·Most people come for(72) opportunities, such as good jobs, farmlands, or business opportunities. ·Some move to the U. S. to(73) from wars or disasters. Reasons ·Some people become immigrate in(74) of religious freedom. ·Some people have become immigrants(75) , like many early African immigrants. ·French immigrants(76) Canada in the early 1600s and built their first colony there. ·The English also arrived in the early 1600s and(77) up thirteen History colonies along America’s Atlantic Coast. ·In the 1700s, many European immigrants came to live in the English colonies, (78) people from Sweden, Holland and etc. . Today ·(79) from the past, the origins of most new immigrants are mainly

Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia, instead of Europe. ·The U. S. government sets(80) on the number of immigrants into the country each year. Illegal immigrants, if caught, would be sent back to their home countries.

第二部分 书面表达（满分25分）

人人都想成功，但生活中失败却不可避免。作为一名高中生，我们该如何看待失败？请结合以下提示用英语写一篇短文。

1. 有助于认识自身优缺点 2. 促进自我提高 失败的积极意义 3. „„ 1. 勇敢面对 2. 分析原因 应对失败的措施 3. „„ 自我感受 注意：

1. 对所有要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。 2. 词数150左右。开头已写好，不计入总词数。

3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。

All of us experience failure and are afraid of it. However, every coin has two sides. ____

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书面表达

All of us experience failure and are afraid of it. However, every coin has two sides. Failure also has its advantages. It provides us with an opportunity to see our strengths and weaknesses clearly, enabling us to find what is the most suitable for us. On the other hand, failure can be a good teacher. It tells us where we need improvements, where we should invest more time and energy, and what strategy to take.

Failure is something unavoidable. Properly handled, though, it can teach us a lot. Firstly, we should face it bravely instead of complaining about the unfairness of life. Secondly, we should analyze the reasons timely to avoid making similar mistakes. Last but not least, we are supposed to make appropriate changes and more efforts. Only in this way are we more likely to succeed.

As for me, I have a positive attitude towards failure, because I believe there is always some wisdom to be learned from failure. I will keep in mind that failure is the mother of success. (157words) 听力材料 (Text 1)

W: Do people drive on the right in England? M: No. You mustn’t drive on the right there. (Text 2)

W: Good to see you. You look fitter and better.

M:Thanks. I had a lot of exercise and drank vegetable juice every day. (Text 3)

W: I have to go to class because I have a test, but if I could, I’d go with you to the movie.

M:That’s too bad. I wish that you could come along. (Text 4)

W: If I were you, I’d be more careful about locking the back door at night. M:Don’t worry. No one will break in. (Text 5)

W: Have you seen that huge new building going up near the market?

M: Yes, I can’t figure out what it’s supposed to be. Not an apartment building? Not a hotel? Probably a department store. (Text 6)

M: When I got home last night, I found a letter from

the school I

used to study in. The students there want me to go back and talk to them.

W: Oh, really? And are you going?

M: I don’t know. I used to hate school, so I don’t feel like going back. W: But it’s different now.

M: Yes, I know. But it’s still a difficult question. You see,when I was at school, I used to be poor at studies and none of the teachers liked me .

W: Well, I think you should go. When I was younger, I used to dream about meeting a famous pop star. You can’t let them down. M:Maybe you are right. OK. I’ll go. (Text 7)

M: Are you ready yet?

W: I’ll be ready in a couple of minutes. W: Do I have to make a speech tonight? M: Just a short one, after dinner.

W: What about television? Will they have cameras there?

M: I certainly hope so. I'd like to see you on every news program in town tonight. W: I'll be glad when the voting is over. I'd like to have a goodnight's sleep more than anything else right now. I have to shake hands with so many people.

(Text 8)

W: When do you take your winter holiday?

M: I usually take it during the second or third week of January. W: Do you like to ski? M: Yes, I love to go skiing. W: Where do you go?

M: I go to a hotel in the mountains. W: Is it far from here?

M: It's about a hundred miles away. W: Does it get cold?

M: Oh, yes! It gets very cold. It snows a lot. W: Do you go alone?

M: A couple of my friends usually go with me. Do you want to come along some weekend? W: No, not me. I don't like cold weather. M: I really like it. I love snow! (Text 9)

M: Welcome to Beijing, Mary. This time you will see the New Beijing. W: Thank you indeed. M: Is everything settled? W: Almost

M:What else can I do for you?

W:I suppose I should look for a bigger house. But I don’t see how I can afford one right now.

M: If only you hadn’t spent so much money on your vacation! W: You’re right. But I really had a happy vacation.

M: OK. Maybe you can move into Kelly’s house and share that with her for a couple of months.

W: Thank you. But I don’t want to bother you too much. M:No trouble at all.

W:How much should I pay for the rent?

M: About 400 yuan a month.

W:Great. That’s one-third less than it was when I first rented a house. (Text 10)

Miss Susan Brown is 25 years old and has been a night nurse at a hospital since last April. She works 8 night on 6 nights off from 9:15 at night to 8:00 o'clock the next morning. She worked as an office cleaner before she came to the hospital, for she hadn't enjoyed that experience at all. It perhaps is surprising that Susan chose to work at night permanently. She felt she needed a change for one thing, and for another, she hoped to eventually to be come a head nurse. She has also found that a night nurse's work is physically less demanding that a cleaner's, and she can sleep 8 hours during the day. Of course, there are some problems in her daily life. The most serious problem is the headache she get from the dim lighting in the hospital. She doesn't have time to wash her long hair for 8 working days and she has to learn to pack all her social activities into 6 days out of a fortnight. But on the whole, she feels very happy.