云南省曲靖市2024-2025学年高三年级第一次教学质量监测英语试卷
本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
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第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an office. B. In a department store. C . In a print shop.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Playing a game. B. Watching a match. C. Taking an exam.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. An invitation to dinner. B. Italian food. C. A new restaurant.
4. How does the woman probably get to work now
A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By e-bike.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The boy is lying.
B. She agrees to the boy's request.
C. The boy keeps many cats.
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. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer. B. Co-workers. C. Husband and wife.
7. When will Jerry arrive at the airport
A. At 5:00 p. m. B. At 6:00 p. m. C. At 7:00p. m.
听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。
8. What is the man probably doing for the woman
A. Booking a ticket. B. Picking her up. C. Seeing her off.
9. What does the woman do
A. She's a driver. B. She's a singer. C. She's a doctor.
10. What did the man do to help the woman
A. Book the hotel. B. Look after Samuel. C. Join the play.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。
11. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To make an appointment.
B. To ask for advice.
C. To borrow a brochure.
12. What major does the woman want to choose
A. Law. B. English. C. Computer engineering.
13. What can we say about the man
A. He's brave. B. He's quiet. C. He's wise.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the possible subject of Lynda Minter's paintings
A. People's portraits. B. Natural scenery. C. Artificial flowers.
15. How did Lynda Minter start to learn oil painting
A. By studying in an art school.
B. By self-study.
C. By learning from her parents.
16. What does Lynda Minter value most
A. Having a solo exhibition in 2008.
B. Displaying all her works in the museum.
C. Being famous as a sculptor and painter.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many shops does the company have in the city now
A. Six. B. Seven. . Eight.
18. What will customers get from the closing shops
A. Free shipping. B. One product for free. C. Special shopping cards.
19. Why does the company decide to close some shops
A. It faces fierce competition.
B. It's moving to new business.
C. It doesn't have enough workers.
20. What will the company do to meet the market demand
A. Lower the prices.
B. Cooperate with similar companies.
C. Work on a new computer.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In the highly competitive college admissions landscape, extracurriculars are often the key differentiators(区分因素). Academic competitions not only highlight your intellectual abilities but also help demonstrate teamwork and problem-solving skills.
The Slingshot Challenge
The Slingshot Challenge is an initiative by the National Geographic Society that encourages young people aged
13 to 18 to come up with innovative solutions to environmental issues. Participants can submit a one-minute video outlining their ideas for a chance to win up to $10,000 in funding to implement their projects.
Chemical Educational Foundation's The Challenge
Although it's only open to middle school students in grades 5-8, the Chemical Education Foundation'sThe Challenge is an opportunity for budding scientists to explore their interests in STEM fields! Teams of 3-4participants compete in exciting, time-based rounds of questions and responses. Additionally, teams get to create original videos to“launch a start-up company” around community-based sustainability solutions.
John Locke Institute Competition
The John Locke Institute is a unique essay competition for high schoolers. The top prize is one of the most exciting writing awards for high schoolers in the country. Participants can select one of three topics to address in a 2,000-word
essay. The topics change from year to year but always re late to philosophy, politics,history, law, theology, economics, or psychology.
National Young Composers Challenge
The National Young Composers Challenge is a wonderful competition for instrumental composers between 13 and 18 years old in the United States. Participarits are asked to submit one original composition,either for orchestra or for a
small (2-6 instruments) ensemble. The compositions. must be under five minutes.The top three composers in each category receive cash prizes, as well as professional performances and recordings of their works!
21. Which requires participants to submit articles
A. The Slingshot Challenge
B. Chemical Educational Foundation's The Challenge
C. John Locke Institute Competition
D. National Young Composers Challenge
22. What do The Slingshot Challenge and National Young Composers Challenge have in common
A. Participants are required to submit videos.
B. Participants focus on environmental problems.
C. Winners will obtain professional suggestions.
D. Winners will be financially rewarded.
23. What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A. To show the process of college admission.
B. To recommend contests for students.
C. To stress the importance of extracurriculars.
D. To demonstrate skills required for competitions.
B
Russell Cassevah has been obsessed with Legos since he was 4, when his mom let him pick out his first set after a trip to the doctor's office. As an adult, he took his love of Legos to another level: he broke Guinness world records
for walking barefoot more than half a mile up and down a path covered with sharp Lego bricks.
After his first world record, Cassevah decided he could use Legos for good: he quit his day job and began traveling the country to deliver free Legos to children's hospitals through the nonprofit he created, LittleBricks Charity. Each
year, he uses donations to buy and give away more than $120,000 worth of Lego sets to29 children's hospitals nationwide.
Cassevah recently completed a road trip to the Arkansas Children's Northwest Hospital in Springdale,where he donated $9,000 worth of new Lego sets to young patients. One of them, Hewitt Kahana, was staying in the hospital for
his third chemotherapy(化疗) treatment when he spotted Cassevah sitting at a table covered with new Lego sets. Hewitt has always been a Lego fan, and he had recently finished building a mini Egyptian pyramid at home in between treatments for a brain tumor.
When Cassevah noticed Hewitt's excitement, he handed him a Lego Galaxy Explorer set and asked if he could help him to build it. Hewitt enthusiastically said yes. “Cassevah was really cool, and building Legos with him made me
feel happy,” Hewitt said. “You could tell that Cassevah really cared about the kids and was there to bring smiles and encouragement. It was wonderful to watch him and Hewitt building and laughing,”added Hewitt's mom, Christen Sluyter.
“When I build with kids, my goal is to create fun memories and give them a voice and let them talk.Hewitt knew
so much about what he was going through. You could also tell that Legos were his escape and joy.More than anything, we laughed and had fun. Hewitt knew a lot about the bricks and even taught me a few things. My time with him reinforced my feeling that I'm on the right path,” Cassevah said.
24. What is the mission of Little Bricks Charity
A. To raise money for children with cancer.
B. To gift legos to hospitalized children.
C. To encourage kids to walk on legos barefoot.
D. To create world records related to legos.
25. What kind of person is Cassevah according to Christen Sluyter
A. Persistent. B. Caring. C. Humorous. D. Courageous.
26. What does the underlined word“reinforced” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Hid. B. Hurt. C. Strengthened. D. Reduced.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Legos: Young Patients’ Escape
B. Sick Kids’ Joy in Children’ s Hospitals
C. A Lego Fan's Great World Records
D. From Walking on Legos to Donating Them
C
A region of the brain called the amygdala (杏仁核) is responsible for powerful emotions like fear. Now,researchers have found the region may also be to blame for overeating. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory(CSHL)Professor Bo Li has discovered a group of neurons(神经元) in the region that drives mice to eat fatty or sugary foods — even when they' re not hungry.
Like most people, mice also tend to find foods high in fat and sugar the tastiest. They may enjoy these treats for pleasure, rather than for survival. The neurons Li and his colleagues studied cause this behavior,called hedonic(享乐的)
eating.
“Even if the animal is supposed to stop eating because they are already full, if those neurons are still active, they
can still drive those animals to eat more,” Li notes.
When the team switched off the specific neurons, mice weren't drawn to the fatty and sugary foods that had attracted them before. “They just happily ate and stayed healthy,” Li says. “They not only stopped gaining weight, but also
seemed to be much healthier overall.” Switching these neurons off reduced overeating and protected against obesity. It also boosted the animals’ physical activity, leading to weight loss and better health.
Li and his team are exploring ways to control the neurons that cause hedonic eating. The next step, he says, is to
map out how these neurons respond to different types of food and see what makes them so sensitive.He hopes this collaboration will lead to new strategies for effective anti-obesity therapeutics (疗法).
Therapeutics targeting these neurons could lead to new treatments for obesity with minimal side effects.“The medications currently available to aid weight management can cause significant side effects. So, a more targeted approach is needed,” Li says. “Identifying the brain neurons that controls eating is important for developing better treatment options for people who struggle to control their weight.”
28. What does the study focus on
A, The causes of becoming overweight.
B. The connection between brain and fear.
C. The link between brain and appetite.
D. The effects of fatty and sugary food.
29. What happen to mice when specific neurons in the amygdala are switched off
A. They are attracted by fatty and sugary products.
B. They are more likely to be victims of obesity.
C. They suffer a complete loss of appetite for food.
D. They increase physical activity and get better health.
30. What does Professor Bo Li want to do next
A. Know more about specific neurons in the amygdala.
B. Test new therapeutics on people with obesity.
C. Identify side effects of treatments for obesity.
D. Use current methods to treat eating disorders.
31. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The significance of the study.
B. The limitation of the study.
C. The challenges of the study.
D. The possible reason for the finding.
D
Based on the manuscripts(手稿) found in Dunhuang, China, Xin Wen's The Kings Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road is an account of the diplomatic missions that took place in eastern Eurasia between 800 CE and
1100 CE.
Rather than focusing on the political aspect of diplomatic relations, Xin Wen concentrates on the practical
aspects of relations in what he calls a“bottom-up view” of diplomacy. The book is an excellent balance of detailed analysis of primary sources while also showing the significance of those documents in a broad historical context. This book shows Dunhuang’ s strategic importance since it lay at the heart of the conflicts and trade routes among various states in eastern Eurasia.
This book is divided into three parts, and each part has its own guiding question. In Part One, the author asks: who became diplomatic travelers The book then spends its first three chapters on this question. ChapterOne introduces the Dunhuang manuscript collection. Chapter Two gives an account of the extremely diverse people who made up diplomatic missions. Chapter Three focuses on the commodities that the diplomats carried with them, such as food, clothes, texts, animals, and luxury items. Part Two poses the question: how did they travel This question is answered in the next four chapters. Chapter Four looks at the physical conditions of the road, and Chapter Five deals with the social customs of travelers. Chapter Six explains the important role of gift-giving in diplomatic exchanges, and Chapter Seven studies the use of language. In PartThree, the author explores the inquiry regarding the types of international connections that the travelers created.The next three chapters of the book, which explore this question, respectively (分别地) look at the economic,political, and cultural consequences of the network of diplomatic travelers.
The book's overall argument is that, despite the decline of the Tang Dynasty, the Silk Road continued to function as a mechanism for the exchange of people, goods, and ideas in eastern Eurasia. This book is a remarkably in-depth analysis of an important topic that has previously received little attention. As one might expect from such an academic book, it is written in a very formal and scholarly tone with few maps and illustrations. It would probably be a difficult book for a reader without some degree of familiarity with the topic. To the field of Asian Studies, this book is a highly valuable and insightful new contribution.
32. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An introduction to a book.
B. A review of ancient manuscripts.
C. A guidebook to diplomatic relations.
D. An essay on the history of the Silk Road.
33. What does Xin Wen center on in The King's Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road
A. The discovery of manuscripts.
B. The political aspect of diplomacy.
C. The practical aspect of diplomatic relations.
D. The conflicts of different states in Eurasia.
34. What is presented in Chapter Ten
A. Types of commodities that travelers carry.
B. Economic consequences of the network of travelers.
C. Political influences of the diplomatic travelers.
D. Cultural connections that travelers created.
35. What is a feature of The King's Road: Diplomacy and the Remaking of the Silk Road
A. It offers a great analysis of an ignored topic.
B. It adopts a down-to-earth writing style.
C. It includes sufficient maps and illustrations.
D. It is intended for someone unfamiliar with the topic.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cultivating good practices and integrating them into your daily routine can make you a far more dynamic,efficient, and productive writer. In fact, making a few small adjustments can make all the difference.
Write Every Day
Try to write every day without fail. 36 Depending on your schedule and other commitments, an hour a day five or six days a week would be a good starting point. If your time is especially limited, try: to organize your thoughts and develop an idea of what you want to write beforehand so it saves“thinking” time when the opportunity comes to sit down at the computer.
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This means filing away everything you write in a logical order so you can easily find it again later, and regularly
backing up your files to avoid losing anything. Make to-do lists so you don't forget anything important, prioritize time-sensitive projects, and keep detailed records of everything you submit.
Create Clear Goals
38 Put forward a strategy that will give you the best chance of getting there. One inescapable commitment is
word count. You should always aim to work smarter, not harder, but as a writer, you won't get very far if you don't write.
Read Widely
Try to set aside a reading period — half an hour. immediately before you go to sleep, for example — and stick to
it. Don't just read your favorite types, but read everything you can get your hands on. Study the various techniques and styles you come across. 39 You can learn just as much from bad writing as you can from good writing.
Keep Records
Life is happening all around you, so document as much of it as you can. You never know when inspiration will strike. While a great many writers still prefer the old“pen and notepad” approach, you can just easily write notes using an app on your smartphone or even email them to yourself. When you have an idea for a story, write it down immediately. 40
A. Be Organized
B. Submit Files on Time
C. It doesn't even have to be for long.
D. Don't trust yourself to remember it later.
E. Make notes about what works and what doesn't.
F. Think seriously about what you want to accomplish.
G. Good writing begins with a deep understanding of your subject.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15分)
阅读短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
A competitive cyclist and runner, Jill Wheatley worked as a Physics Ed teacher in Europe when she was accidentally hit in the 41 by a baseball during class. The severity of the blow 42 to a traumatic(创伤的) brain injury (TBI) and a 70% vision 43 , including permanent blindness in one eye. She was left with absence of depth sense — a 44 blow to an athlete. In addition to the physical wounds, it left Jill in a deep state of 45 . Thus she started an unbelievable 46 through seven different hospitals that lasted over two years. At one point, Wheatley was ready to give up.
“I really did not think that life was worth living at that time,” she 47 .
Near the end of her recovery, Wheatley ended up in an intensive care unit in Colorado. 48 by the mountain view from her hospital bed, she 49 a goal: to run trails on mountains all around the world with only 30% of her vision — a challenge to her 50 body and the return to independence that she 51 .
Wheatley spent over two years in hospital beds, trying to 52 her strength, but she sought her true 53 in nature. Now, nearly 3 years into this adventure, she has run mountain trails across the Swiss and French Alps, the Himalayas, Colorado Rockies and so on. When 54 how she could possibly go from her lowest low to climbing the world's highest mountains, Wheatley said, “No trail, 55 how steep of the climb, could challenge me more fiercely than my TBI and so, I mapped out a journey around the globe to rediscover myself.”
41. A. chest
42. A. contributed
43. A. recovery
44. A. miserable
45. A. satisfaction
46. A. campaign
47. A. confirmed
48. A. Inspired
49. A. assessed
50. A. tired
51. A. won
52. A. regain
53. A. problem
54. A. criticized
55. A. regardless of
B. waist
B. adapted
B. loss
B. gentle
B. emergency
B. journey
B. recalled
B. Moved
B. achieved
B. slim
B. avoided
B. test
B. dream
B. informed
B. apart from
C. head
C. attended
C. ability
C. severe
C. confusion
C. operation
C. regretted
C. Accompanied
C. changed
C. broken
C. desired
C. consume
C. opportunity
C. requested
C. with regard to
D. back
D. responded
D. system
D. cheerful
D. despair
D. training
D. whispered
D. Persuaded
D. formed
D. awkward
D. encountered
D. show
D. healing
D. asked
D. rather than
第二节 (共10小题；每小题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。
For decades, China's internal migration 56 (see) hundreds of millions move from rural areas to cities in search of opportunity, but now a growing number of young urbanites are reversing (扭转) this trend, 57 (draw) to the countryside by new prospects in revitalized(充满活力的) rural communities.
Liu Xiabing left Guangdong to return to her rural hometown, with the aim of reviving her family’ s declining bamboo weaving business.
Bamboo weaving has long been the backbone of Xiamu village in the southern Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. However, the 2008 financial crisis led to 58 sharp decline in export orders, 59 (leave) warehouses(仓库) filled with unsold goods and nearly paralyzing the bamboo trade.
Determined 60 (breathe) new life into the tradition, the 33-year-old returned full of 61 (innovate) ideas.. Her contemporary twist on the ancient craft led to the 62 (create) of fresh products, like pet houses and play structures, 63 quickly gained popularity among younger buyers. Embracing China’ s flourishing influencer economy(网红经济), Liu launched an online store and started livestreamíng on Douyin,the Chinese version of TikTok.
Her strategy paid off, with annual 64 (sale) reaching nearly 6 million yuan (about $841,432) at their peak. Liu’ s success reflects a broader trend — many young Chinese are turning to social media platforms to promote unique rural products, ranging 65 beef jerky to potted plants.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校上周日举办了文创产品设计大赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按要求在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Cultural and Creative Products Design Contest
第二节 (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。
It was a sunny afternoon in the park. The grass was green, and the flowers were in full bloom. Children were
playing, and people were walking their dogs. Among them was a little girl named Emma. She was skipping along the
path, enjoying the beautiful day.
Suddenly, she heard a faint meowing sound. She stopped and listened carefully. The meowing seemed to be coming from a nearby bush. Emma walked over to the bush and had a quick glimpse of inside. There, she saw a tiny, frightened kitten. The kitten was all alone, and its fur was dirty and matted (乱蓬蓬的).
Emma felt so sorry for the kitten. She slowly reached out her hand, trying to coax(哄劝) it to come to her.The kitten was hesitant at first but then sniffed her fingers and allowed her to pick it up. Emma cuddled the kitten in her arms, trying to warm it up. She looked around, hoping to find the kitten's owner, but there was no one in sight.
Emma decided to take the kitten home. She knew her parents might not be too happy about it, but she couldn't just
leave the poor thing. When she got home, her parents were surprised to see the kitten. Emma explained what had happened and begged them to let her keep it. Her parents looked at each other and finally agreed, but only if she took good care
of it.
Emma was overjoyed. She gave the kitten a bath, carefully washing away the dirt. The kitten meowed softly as she dried it with a towel. She then made a cozy bed for it in a box and gave it some food and water.The kitten ate hungrily, as if it hadn't eaten in days.
Over the next few days, Emma spent all her free time with the kitten. She named it Whiskers. She played with it, taught it to use the litter box, and took it to the wet to make sure it was healthy. Whiskers grew stronger and more playful.
One day, Emma took Whiskers to the park where she haid found it. She wanted to show it the place where their
adventure began. While they were playing, a woman approached them. She looked at Whiskers and gasped(倒吸气).
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The woman screamed, “That's my kitten! I' ve been looking everywhere for it!”
Emma thought about the woman's proposal for a moment and then nodded.
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
1-5ABCBA 6-10 CACBA 11-15CBCBB 16-20ABAAC
第二部分 阅读(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)
21-25CDBBB 26-30CDCDA 31-35 AACDA
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
36-40 CAFED
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 CABCD 46-50 BBADC 51-55 CADDA
第二节 (共 10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. has seen 57. drawn 58. a 59. leaving
60. to breathe 61. innovative 62. creation 63. which
64. sales 65. from
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
(Possible version)
Cultural and Creative Products Design Contest
Aimed at enhancing students’ creativity and deepening their understanding of our rich cultural heritage, an exciting Creative Cultural Product Design Competition was launched in our school last weekend.
The event was open to all students, who were required to submit their original designs inspired by various cultural elements. Over a dozen teams and individual participants presented a wide range of creative works, including innovative handicrafts, stylish stationery, and trendy fashion accessories, all of which incorporated traditional cultural symbols and stories.
The competition not only provided a platform for students to showcase their talents but also served as a catalyst for cultural exploration and innovation. It has successfully aroused students’ enthusiasm for cultural innovation and strengthened their sense of cultural identity.
第二节 (满分25分)
(Possible version)
The woman screamed, “That's my kitten! I' ve been looking everywhere for it!” Emma was stunned. She heldWhiskers tighter and said, “But I found it all alone in the bush. It was so scared and hungry.” The woman explained that Whiskers had run away from her house a few days ago. Wearing a frown, Emma looked the woman up and down in disbelief. It wasn't until the woman showed photos of Whiskers in her phone that Emma confirmed the kitten belonged to the woman. Realizing she couldn't see the kitten any longer, Emma was overwhelmed with deep sorrow.The woman saw the look on Emma’ s face and made a proposal that Emma could visit Whiskers anytime and receive pictures and updates of Whiskers.
Emma thought about the woman's proposal for a moment and then nodded. She knew it was the right thing to do.She gently handed Whiskers to the woman. The woman thanked her again and again and gave Emma a big hug. As the woman walked away with Whiskers, Emma felt tears rolling down her cheek. But she also felt a sense of happiness because Whiskers was going back to its rightful owner. From that day on, Emma visited Whiskers regularly.She watched it grow into a healthy and happy cat. The woman kept her promise and sent Emma pictures and videos of Whiskers. Emma also made a scrapbook filled with all the memories of her time with Whiskers.
英语试题(听力原文)
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M: Excuse me, madam. Would you mind if I use the printer here The one in our department doesn't work. I have some urgent reports for Mr. Brown.
W: Not in the least. You can always come to our department.
M: Thank you so much.
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W: Where is David going He should pass the ball to Paul!
M: Yeah, I know. But he is always eager to score by himself.
W: There's not much time left. They need to do something before the end.
M: This is their last chance to win.
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M: Did you hear that a new restaurant opened up downtown Emily's Family Restaurant.
W: Of course. It offers a wide variety of local specialties. It also serves pizza and spaghetti . Why don't we go there tonight
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M: If I were you, I'd take the subway to work. Taking a bus during rush hour is really terrible.
W: Thanks for your advice, but I' ll have to walk almost one kilometer if I take the subway. I'm thinking of getting an e-bike.
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W: Little Tommy, can you tell me why you need to ask for leave of absence tomorrow
M: Well, Mrs. Thomas. My dad said that our cat might have babies tomorrow. I want to take care of her at that time.
W: Well, Tommy. I'm wondering how many cats you have exactly. You used the same excuse last week.
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M: Aurora, the new sofa I bought online will arrive soon. Where should I put it
W: How about putting it in the kids' bedroom
M: Oh, it will be too narrow. I am planning to put a big new desk in their room.
W: Then how about the bedroom upstairs It's big enough for a sofa. I'd like to watch TV on the sofa quietly.
M: Sounds good. We’ d better ask the deliveryman to help us carry the sofa upstairs.
W: Sure. I'm afraid I can't help you handle this. It's 4:00 p. m. I need to pick up Jerry from the airport in one hour.
M: Oh, I thought his plane would not arrive till 7:00 p. m. Then you'd better set off soon.
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W: Well, Joseph,I'm afraid it's time to say goodbye. My train is leaving.
M: Right.
W: It was nice seeing you.
M: It was nice meeting you, too. I really enjoyed the play last night. All the songs you sang were fantastic.
W: Thank you, and thanks for being so considerate — booking the hotel and everything.
M: My pleasure. I should thank Samuel. If he hadn't been ill, I wouldn't have had this chance to help organize the
play and to meet you.
W: Oh, yeah. Please give my regards to Samuel. I hope he’ ll be better soon. Well, I’ d better be going then. I’ ll see you around.
M: OK, see you.
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W: Do you have the manual of college majors that Mr. Keith gave us I left it at home.
M: Here it is. What will you study in college
W: I haven't decided yet. I'm not sure. I want to study something interesting and practical for my future career.
M: Well, what do you enjoy doing or what subject do you like most
W: My English is quite good and I love practicing spoken English. Maybe I can choose English as a major.
M: In that case, you should choose a minor, such as law or computer engineering.
W: What do you mean
M: If you do not decide to be a professional scholar of English, you'd better combine English with another subject.English will make it a bit easier for you to achieve success.
W: Wow, you' re quite farsighted. Thank you so much.
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M: Welcome to our program, Lynda Minter. Let’ s see what quick questions we’ ve got for you today. First, please give us a brief introduction about yourself.
W: Well, I am a London-based artist. I always love nature. Still life does not appeal to me. I prefer to stay out feeling the air around me.
M: When did you decide to pursue a career as a painter
W: I trained at St Martin's School of Art in sculpture, and then I found myself enjoying color. So I started learning watercolors, and then found myself painting in oils which I taught myself.
M: Who is your favorite artist
W: Vincent van Gogh. I can always identify with him. That's why very often people cry in front of my paintings.
M: What has been the high point of your career so far
W: I have had several high points in my career, but the one which I will treasure most is my solo show in 2008.Another highlight was the invitation to be an artist in residence at the River & Rowing Museum inHenley-on-Thames. I was given a wonderful and large space to display my paintings.
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Good morning, everyone. Our company has decided to close five of its shops in the city from this month. This means that there will only be two shops left here. Don't worry. If you have ordered products in the closing shops, you will receive them in the next five to six days. You won't have to pay for the transport. Our company faces growing competition from other similar organizations like Sony, HP, Samsung, and Dell. We tried to lower the prices of our products, but this decision didn't seem to produce the desired results, and our sales continued to go down. We hired a team of new computer experts, most of them from India and America. We are hoping that we’ ll be able to raise the quality of our products again with their help. Another reason for our unsatisfying sales is the increased use of smartphones for computer-related activities. We understand that using a phone to search the Internet is more convenient than carrying a big computer everywhere. So we will start working on a small portable computer. It will be only a bit bigger than a normal phone. We hope this new invention will bring you back.

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