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2024年高二年级暑假学习质量检查性考试
英语试题
2024.8
注意事项：
1．本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．答题前，考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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’s the weather like
A．Snowy. B．Cloudy. C．Clear.
2．What did the man want to see
A．A magic show. B．A drama. C．A film.
3．What will the woman do
A．Ask Carrie for advice. B．Travel with Carrie. C．Give up the trip
4．What are the speakers talking about
A．A waiter. B．The man’s cousin. C．A restaurant.
5．What does the woman think of her hairstyle
A．Disappointing. B．Fashionable. C．Satisfying.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．When does the conversation take place
A．On Tuesday. B．On Wednesday. C．On Thursday.
7．Why can’t the man have lunch with Maria tomorrow
A．He is going to seek a job.
B．He has to attend a meeting.
C．He’ll have a physical examination.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9题。
8．What can we know about Derrick’s job
A．Tiring. B．Rewarding. C．Relaxing.
9．What does the woman advise Derrick to do
A．Hire some staff. B．Hold a meeting. C．Report to the manager.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
10．What are the speakers doing now
A．Preparing for a party. B．Apologizing to a friend. C．Choosing a restaurant.
11．What does the woman thank the man for
A．Saving her life. B．Making chicken salad. C．Calling Linda.
12．How does the woman feel at last
A．Worried. B．Relieved. C．Surprised.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。
13．What is Sarah’s demand
A．To cancel the order.
B．To delay the delivery time.
C．To change the delivery address.
14．What is Sarah’s schedule next week
A．Having a business trip. B．Visiting a branch office. C．Going downtown.
15．How will the man deal with Sarah’s package
A．It will be left at her door.
B．It will be returned and resent.
C．It will be kept at the post office.
16．How much will Sarah pay at last
A．$150. B．$160. C．$170.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。
17．Who are the target listeners of this talk
A．Singers. B．Students. C．Teachers.
18．What advice does the speaker give
A．Avoiding using voices too much.
B．Considering how to impress the audience.
C．Taking advantage of opportunities to perform.
19．Why does the speaker mention Diana
A．To show a different path for singing.
B．To show the importance of good voices.
C．To show how to get over anxiety.
20．What does Diana prefer doing
A．Performing in public. B．Singing in the studio. C．Entertaining the passers- by.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Introduction to Drama Exams
Our exams inspire and enable learners across the globe to be confident communicators. Exams are open to anyone looking to gain confidence and experience in speech, communication and performance. There are no age restrictions. As one of the UK’s oldest and most respected drama schools and awarding organizations, we examine over 100,000 candidates and deliver exams both online and in person in many countries across the globe.
Now we are pleased to offer free, online “Introduction to Examinations” information session. Booking is now opening for events until Summer 2024.
Session Information
Fee There isn’t a fee for this session, but you are required to book in advance.
Dates 6 February 2024,6:00 p. m.-7:30 p. m. 20 March 2024,4:00 p. m.-5:30 p. m. 15 May 2024, 12:00 p. m.-1:30 p. m. 9 July 2024, 8:30 a. m.-10:00 a. m.
How to register Fill in the form to book your place, including your email address and phone number, where you’ll be able to select which date you’d like to attend.
The 1.5- hour session will begin with an Introduction to Examinations, their history and the format of assessment. Work will then focus on the subjects available to take, and will end with a Q& amp; A phase where participants will be invited to write in their questions to the host organizer.
If you have any questions regarding this, please email exams courses@lamdaacuk and we will be happy to help. Looking forward to seeing you online at this event.
21．What is an advantage of the drama exam
A．It is free of charge. B．It offers flexible schedules.
C．It suits a wide range of people. D．It puts restrictions on nationality.
22．What is required to register for the sessions
A．Payment in advance. B．Contact information.
C．Education background. D．Performance experience.
23．What should you do if you have a question during the online session
A．Email it to the drama school. B．Write it down before the session.
C．Propose it at the beginning of the session. D．Send it to the host organizer in Q& amp; A phase.
B
When John Todd was a child, he loved to explore the woods around his house, observing how nature solved problems. A dirty stream, for example, often became clear after flowing through plants and along rocks where tiny creatures lived. When he got older, John started to wonder if this process could be used to clean up the messes people were making.
After studying agriculture, medicine, and fisheries in college, John went back to observing nature and asking questions. Why can certain plants trap harmful bacteria（细菌） Which kinds of fish can eat cancer- causing chemicals With the right combination of animals and plants, he figured, maybe he could clean up waste the way nature did. He decided to build what he would later call an eco- machine.
The task John set for himself was to remove harmful substances from some sludge （污泥）. First, he constructed a series of clear fiberglass tanks connected to each other. Then he went around to local ponds and streams and brought back some plants and animals. He placed them in the tanks and waited. Little by little, these different kinds of life got used to one another and formed their own ecosystem. After a few weeks, John added the sludge.
He was amazed at the results. The plants and animals in the eco- machine took the sludge as food and began to eat it! Within weeks, it had all been digested, and all that was left was pure water.
Over the years, John has taken on many big jobs. He developed a greenhouse —like facility that treated sewage （污水） from 1,600 homes in South Burlington. He also designed an eco- machine to clean canal water in Fuzhou, a city in southeast China.
“Ecological design” is the name John gives to what he does. “Life on Earth is kind of a box of spare parts for the inventor,” he says. “You put organisms in new relationships and observe what’s happening. Then you let these new systems develop their own ways to self- repair.”
24．What can we learn about John from the first two paragraphs
A．He was fond of traveling. B．He enjoyed being alone.
C．He had an inquiring mind. D．He longed to be a doctor.
25．Why did John put the sludge into the tanks
A．To feed the animals. B．To build an ecosystem.
C．To protect the plants. D．To test the eco- machine.
26．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Fuzhou
A．To review John’s research plans. B．To show an application of John’s idea.
C．To compare John’s different jobs. D．To erase doubts about John’s invention.
27．What is the basis for John’s work
A．Nature can repair itself. B．Organisms need water to survive.
C．Life on Earth is diverse. D．Most tiny creatures live in groups.
C
Top- down processing is the process of using context or general knowledge to understand what we perceive （感知）. In 1970, psychologist Richard Gregory introduced the concept. He claimed that perception is constructive.
The processing plays an important role in our interactions with our environment. Our five senses are constantly taking in information. At any given time, we are experiencing different sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and ways things feel when we touch them. If we paid attention to each one of our senses all the time, we’d never do anything else. It enables us to simplify the process by relying on con text and our preexisting knowledge to understand what we notice. If our brains didn’t employ top- down processing our senses would overwhelm us.
Top- down processing helps us understand what our senses are perceiving in our daily lives. For example, suppose you receive an important letter but a few drops of water have ruined part of the text. A few letters in different words are now just smudges（污迹）. Yet, you’ re still able to read the letter in its entirety using top- down processing. You use the context of the words and sentences in which the smudges appear and your knowledge of reading to comprehend the meaning of the letter’s message. See a word LO*E, with one letter knocked down, yet you are still able to quickly recognize the word as LOVE.
On the one hand, top- down processing serves a positive function by simplifying the way we comprehend our sensory perceptions. It enables us to shortcut the cognitive path between our perceptions and their meaning. On the other hand, patterns can also prevent us from perceiving things in unique ways. So we may understand the pattern of how to use a mobile phone, but if the manufacturer comes out with a new phone that employs completely unique interaction patterns, we may not be able to figure out how to use it. Besides, as our knowledge is limited and biased（片面的） in certain ways, it can lead to perceptual errors.
28．What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 2
A．To explain main reasons. B．To give practical examples.
C．To draw specific conclusions. D．To analyse theoretical frameworks.
29．What maybe the key to understanding a text with missing letters
A．Pre- existing knowledge. B．Active interactions.
C．Five physical senses. D．Lessons from mistakes
30．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Seeing is believing. B．Practice makes perfect.
C．Every coin has two sides. D．Experience is the best teacher.
31．What does the author intend to do according to the text
A．Introduce a reading method. B．Deepen underlying meanings.
C．Illustrate a cognitive strategy. D．Clarify a producing process.
D
Our brains are “programmed” to learn more from people we like— and less from those we dislike. This has been shown by researchers in cognitive neuroscience （认知神经科学） in a series of experiments.
Memory serves a vital function, enabling us to learn from new experiences and update existing knowledge. We learn both from individual experiences and from connecting them to draw new conclusions about the world. This way, we can make inferences about things that we don’t necessarily have direct experience of. This is called memory integration and makes learning quick and flexible.
To examine what affects our ability to learn, and make inferences, Ines Bramao, associate- professor of psychology at Lund University, along with his co- workers, set up experiments where participants were tasked with remembering and connecting different objects. It could be a bowl, ball, spoon, scissors, or other everyday objects. It turned out that memory integration was influenced by who presented it. If it was a person the participant liked, connecting the information was easier compared to when the information came from someone the participant disliked. The participants provided individual definitions of “like” and “dislike” based on aspects such as political views, majors, eating habits, favorite sports, hobbies, and music.
The findings can be applied in real life, according to the researchers. Ines explained: “Suppose a politician argues for raising taxes to benefit healthcare. Later, you visit a healthcare center and notice improvements have been made. If you side with the politician that wanted to improve healthcare through higher taxes, you’ re likely to credit the improvements to the tax increase, even though the improvements might have had a completely different cause.”
There’s already vast research describing that people learn information differently depending on the source and how that characterizes polarization and knowledge resistance. “What our research shows is how these significant phenomena can partly be traced back to fundamental principles that govern how our memory works,” says Ines. We tend to form new connections and update knowledge from information presented by groups we favor.
32．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “programmed” in Paragraph 1
A．Enhanced. B．Organized. C．Desire- driven. D．Nature- decided.
33．What did the experiments in Paragraph 3 conclude
A．It’s easier to absorb favorable information. B．It’s beneficial to focus on everyday objects.
C．Presenters matter in connecting information. D．Life experiences affect people’s inferences.
34．How did Ines explain the application of his findings
A．By introducing a concept. B．By making an assumption.
C．By employing an expert’s words. D．By referring to another experiment.
35．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．How brains function in learning B．Who impacts memory integration
C．How brains learn from experiences D．What improves long- term memory
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。
Over the past few decades, technology has advanced at an unprecedented rate, revolutionizing industries and shaping new ways of life. 36
According to the International Telecommunication Union, a key advocate of technological advancement, the rapid growth of technology has significantly improved the quality of life in numerous communities. It cites studies that show the integration of technology into daily lives has led to increased efficiency, more access to information, and even progress in healthcare in numerous regions. 37
Those who embrace technological progress argue that it creates new opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. For instance, farmers in remote areas can now access real- time market information and weather updates through smartphones, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their crops. Additionally, small businesses can expand their reach globally through online platforms. 38 They argue that while technology may bring benefits to some, it often expands the difference between the technologically informed and the digitally excluded. Studies conducted by organizations like the United Nations Development Programme reveal that many individuals, particularly those in developing regions or with limited resources, lag behind in accessing and utilizing technological advancements. 39
Furthermore, critics fear that the unchecked growth of technology may have negative impacts on society and the environment. For example, the rise of social media and the internet has led to an increase in cyberbullying, privacy concerns, and the spread of misinformation. Moreover, the overuse of technology may contribute to do- nothing lifestyles and other health issues.
One thing is certain about technological progress - it is an inevitable trend. The rapid pace of innovation and the widespread availability of technology make it impossible to turn back. 40
A．But how can we take control of technology to our advantage
B．The question arises: Is technological progress beneficial for all
C．This digital divide can lead to increased social and economic gaps.
D．However, critics of technological advancement hold a different view.
E．These advancements have been particularly evident in rural and underserved areas.
F．It ensures that the benefits of technological progress are shared equally across society.
G．The challenge now is finding ways to command the power of technology to benefit all.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Lee Chong Wei, the 38- year- old Malaysian badminton legend, praised Lin Dan as the greatest badminton player ever in a recent Facebook Live Session （实况转播） on April 16. When he was 41 “who is the greatest badminton player of all time” by Malaysia’s former Deputy Sports Minister Steven Sim during a recent Facebook Live session, Lee 42 , “You have to say it’s Lin Dan. He’s a legend. His 43 speak for themselves. We have to show our admiration for him.”
Lin Dan was born in Longyan, Fuijian on October 14, 1983. He began to play badminton at the age of five. He entered the 44 school of Fujian in 1992 and joined the 45 team in 2000 to play badminton for China. Li Chong Wei was born in Malaysia on October21,1982, the 46 of whose ancestors（祖先） is Fujian.
The two badminton titans（巨人） treat each other as powerful rivals（对手） on the court, but are 47 off the court. They met in 2000 and 48 each other for the first time in the Thomas Cup Badminton Asia Preliminaries in 2004．Between their 40 matches from 2004 to2018, Lin has walked away triumphant（胜利的）28 times, 49 Lee beat the difficulties and 50 12 times.
Throughout the years, fans have 51 their friendly post— match hugs. Their mutual （互相的） encouragement has been an inspirational 52 of sportsmanship. 53 that, Lee even attended Lin’s wedding in 2012.
The two- decade long friendship has been such a 54 example of cross— cultural exchange that Lee was even 55 with the China— Malaysia Star of Friendship award.
41．A．asked B．told C．warned D．reminded
42．A．concluded B．questioned C．whispered D．replied
43．A．titles B．clothes C．styles D．habits
44．A．art B．tourism C．business D．sports
45．A．urban B．suburban C．national D．local
46．A．grass B．land C．border D．center
47．A．coaches B．playmates C．friends D．neighbors
48．A．looked after B．stood for C．took on D.competed against
49．A．before B．after C．until D．while
50．A．won B．ran C．failed D．tried
51．A．introduced B．explained C．witnessed D．described
52．A．request B．symbol C．plan D．law
53．A．In place of B．Except for C．In case of D．In addition to
54．A．remarkable B．simple C．strange D．correct
55．A．impressed B．armed C．honored D．supplied
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。
Wing Chun is a southern Chinese kung fu style descends from Shaolin Kung Fu. It has the distinction of having been founded by two women, Ng Mui and Yim Wing-chun.
The Wing Chun style is known for placing 56 （emphasize） on technique rather than strength. This style also calls for practitioners to stay relaxed while 57 （fight）, allowing them to achieve a kind of softness or flexibility. This relaxed flexibility gives Wing Chun fighter 58 special kind of strength that allows them to bend, not break, just like bamboo.
Legend has it that Wing Chun founder Ng Mui was living at Shaolin Temple 59 it was attacked and destroyed by Qing dynasty forcers. Surviving the attack, she escaped 60 the border area between Yunnan and Sichuan. There she met a young woman 61 （name） Yim Wing-chun, who 62 （final） became one of her top students. She taught Yim an improved version of Shaolin Kung Fu, known as Wing Chun now. This new martial art 63 （spread） and grown into different branches over the past two hundred years.
Ip Man, featured in the eponymous（同名的） hit films, 64 （be） a notable practitioner of Wing Chun style martial arts. He also taught the Wing Chun style to his student, Bruce Lee, who would go on to act in the beloved Hong Kong kung fu movies 65 helped make Chinese martial arts famous around the world.
第三节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母和汉语提示写出所需单词的适当形式，并将该单词的完整形式填写在答题卡上。
66．Students who maintain or lose weight on campus may be in the ______（少数）.
67．The first ______（幕） of the play is so wonderful.
68．By this time, the fire ______（扩大，延伸） to the 15th floor and the firefighters got the situation under control around 11 p. m.
69．No difficulty can ______（打败） this brave man because he is so confident and wise.
70．I used to ______（钦佩） him as a true scientist and a hard worker.
71．The rate of heart disease and cancer increases as people’s ______（饮食） changes.
72．As we know, no one can avoid ______（影响） by the experiences of the past.
73．He took a glance at the envelope and ______（认出） his uncle’s handwriting.
74．Edison had done many ______（实验） before he invented the light bulb.
75．Since your apology is sincere and in time, you are ______（原谅） now.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是校英文报编辑李华，最近英文报开设了“英文诗歌创作”专栏，外教Andy提供了很大的支持和帮助。请你给他写一封感谢信，内容包括：
1．表达感谢；2．回顾所提供的帮助。
注意：
1．词数80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Andy,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分15分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was ten, I was shy. Almost everyone made me nervous. I was also a good kid, following rules and rarely questioning authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that.
It was raining hard that day and the school bus was crowded. Most of the kids were engaged in conversation. I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped the window to see the rain outside. The rushing water was filling the street, overflowing the curbs and drains（排水管）.
The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. I spotted a kitty struggling in what seemed to be a surging river across the street. His body had already been sucked （吸入） into the dark opening of a storm drain, his little front paws seizing the bars tightly. He swallowed water and breathed hard as he fought the current （水流） with all of his strength.
My heart was racing, tears rolling down my cheeks. I wanted to rush off the bus to save the poor cat. But I knew that the bus driver, Mrs. Foster, would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rules to even stand up.
The bus began to move forward. But the cat’s eyes locked on to mine. He was begging for help. The weight of hopelessness blanketed down around me. Somehow I managed to stand up.
“Mrs. Foster!” I cried. Every person on the bus stopped talking and looked at me.
“There’s a cat in the drain,” I stammered. “If we don’t help him, he’ll die.” I held out a shaking hand and pointed.
Mrs. Foster, to my amazement, did not yell at me. Nor did the other kids laugh at me. Instead, she pulled the bus to the side of the busy road. “Children,” she said strictly. “No one is to leave this bus.”
注意：
1．续写词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then Mrs. Foster rushed out into the traffic and rain. _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高二英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力 1-5CBACA 6-10BCACA 11-15CBCAB 16-20BBCAB
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
A：21．C 22．B 23．D
本文是应用文。为全球的考生提供关于戏剧考试的信息，并鼓励他们参加。
B：24．C 25．D 26．B 27．A
这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了John Todd从小就很爱思考且好学，他建造了一个生态机器，利用自然可以自我修复的原理来净化污水。
C：28．A 29．A 30．C 31．C
这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了自上而下的处理信息帮助我们理解感知到的事物，文章主要解释了这一认知过程。
D：32．D 33．C 34． B 35．B
本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了认知神经科学的研究人员已经证实，人们倾向于从他们喜欢的人身上学习。
七选五：36．B 37．E 38．D 39．C 40．G
本文属于议论文。文章主要探讨科技进步对社会的影响。科技进步虽带来诸多好处，但也存在负面影响。文章传递的价值和意义在于提醒人们要理性看待科技进步，努力缩小数字鸿沟，让科技更好地造福人类。
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 41-45 ADADC 46-50 BCDDA 51-55 CBDAC
第二节 56．emphasis 57．fighting 58．a 59．when 60．to 61．named
62．finally 63．has spread 64．was 65．that/ which
第三节 66．minority 67．scene 68．had extended 69．defeat 70．admire
71．diet 72．being influenced 73．recogniz（s）ed 74．experiments 75．forgiven
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear Andy,
I am writing to inform you that I won the first prize in the “English poetry writing” column started by the English newspaper. I am grateful for what you have done for me. Without your patient guidance and continuous encouragement, I could not have made it.
It was kind of you to set aside half an hour every day from your busy schedule to teach me how to write a poem. Besides, after I wrote the poem, you revised my poem and gave me some advice.
Thanks again for your generous help.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Then Mrs. Foster rushed out into the traffic and rain. Without grabbing an umbrella, Mrs. Foster quickly pulled the cat into her arms. She tightly held the terrified creature, removed her own coat to wrap the cat in it, and then raced back to the bus. We all cheered until she gestured us to be quiet. Mrs. Foster handed me the poor little cat. The cat was rescued, and I breathed a sigh of relief. My actions had not only saved a life but also broken some of my own barriers. I found it easier to speak up and connect with people around me and I was no longer shy when I was in any situation.
听力原文：
【Test 1】
W: Fairly cloudless for the time of year.
M: Yes, quite different from the forecast.
W: Well, the weatherman says it’s going to snow.
M: Let’s hope it keeps fine for the weekend.
【Test 2】
M: What’s on at the Odeon this afternoon
W: It’s Circar’s Magic at 3 o’ clock.
M: But we came here to see a drama instead of a magic show.
W: Oh, you missed the last one, which started at 2:30, by 20 minutes.
【Test 3】
W: I’d love to go to Europe, but it’s just so expensive.
M: It doesn’t have to be. Look at Carrie. She managed to tour around Europe for three months on very little money. You may get some tips from her.
【Test 4】
W: How do you know about this place
M: My cousin recommended it to me and I did give it a try.
W: Are the waiters there friendly
M: Yes, they couldn’t be nicer.
【Test 5】
M: Wow! What happened to your hair
W: I know. It’s a disaster. I told the stylist to cut it short, but not this short!
M: Oh no. Poor you.
W: I’m sure that was my final experience with that stylist.
【Test 6】
M: Hi, Maria. I can’t have lunch with you tomorrow. I’m really sorry.
W: Why Are you going on a business trip again
M: Actually, I have to get a physical examination for my new job.
W: How about putting it off a day
M: Oh dear, I’m attending a conference on Friday. And I’m afraid I’ll be busy until this weekend.
W: Well, let’s say next Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. OK
M: Perfect! We’ll have a lot to talk about then.
【Test 7】
W: Derrick, don’t you think you should take a vacation Even one or two days would be fine.
M: There’s no way.
W: But I think you need to relax.
M: I know. It’s only possible if they hi re more people.
W: They won’t
M: No. They always want to keep the costs down. I’m really tied up with the heavy workload.
W: Maybe you should talk to the manager.
M: Well. I’m going to bring this up in tomorrow’s meeting. And he’ll be there, too.
【Test 8】
W: I’ve sent out all the invitations for the get- together, Charlie.
M: That’s good, Irene. Now what should we do
W: We’ve got to plan the menu.
M: Oh, that’s right. Do you have anything in mind
W: I think I’m going to make the chicken salad we had at Pompa last time. Remember I asked the chef how to make it
M: Yeah, but did you forget that Linda doesn’t eat chicken
W: Linda Oh, my Gosh! I forgot to invite her. She’ll be mad at me.
M: Well, it’s not too late yet. I have her number, and I’ll contact her right now. Don’t worry.
W: Thank you. You saved my life, Charlie.
M: Take it easy, I’m sure she’ll forgive you.
【Test 9】
W: Hi, this is Sarah Clark, and I ordered a 150 dollars machine on your website this morning. It says it might take as long as 3 business days for such orders to ship. However, I’ll be out of town to meet some clients next week, and I won’t be able to accept the delivery at home. So I would like you to ship it to my office instead.
M: Wait a minute. Let me see. Umm. Sorry, but your order has already been sent out this morning, Ms. Clark. If nobody is at your home next week, it will be returned to us. In that case, one of our customer service representatives will give you a call.
W: Couldn’t you drop it off at the local post office And then I’ll get it myself sometime.
M: I’m afraid it’s not possible.
W: Well, OK, do you charge extra for resending it
M: Yes, we only cover the first delivery fee. And you have to pay another 10 dollars for resending it. It will be added to your bill.
【Test 10】
W: Hello, everyone. I know most of you want to be singers, but I’m afraid to say, it’s all hard work. However, the rewards are beyond anything else, so it’s a fair deal. If you have got a good voice, then treasure it. Don’t be anxious if it does get hurt— it’s impressive how it’ll recover. The important thing is to use it. Get out the campus and take every chance you can to sing in public. This experience will also help to feed and build your ambition to go on, to be better. Singing on stage to an appreciative audience is as good as life gets. And for those who don’t like public performance, if you’ve got a good voice— then maybe you’ll be like my friend Diana. Although she got over most of her anxiety about performing in public a few years ago, she still prefers studio singing, performing directly for CDs and so on. Nobody really sees her outside her home and the studio. Even warming up her voice for a recording performance is something she does in private, making noises while sitting in her car outside the studio building. I think she’s alarmed a few passers- by in her time!
