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[color=]湖南省怀化市2014年高三第二次模拟考试统一检测试卷
[color=]英语
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[color=]2014年怀化市高三第二次模拟考试统一检测试卷
英 语
温馨提示：本试题卷分四个部分，包括听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读和书面表达共10页。时量120分钟。满分150分。
PartⅠListening Comprehension (30 marks)
Section A (22.5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you will hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.
You will hear each conversation TWICE.
Example:
When will the magazine probably arrive?
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
The answer is B.
Conversation 1
1. When was Jimmy expected to be back home?
A. At 5:00 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 8: 00 p.m.
2. Where does the man think Jimmy is?
A. At a teacher‘s office. B. At a classmate’s home. C. In the cinema.
Conversation 2
3. What is the equipment used for?
A. Cutting. B. Washing. C. Fishing.
4. What does the woman think of the equipment?
A. Useless. B. Expensive. C. Practical.
Conversation 3
5. When did the woman arrive?
A. On Saturday. B. On Friday. C. On Sunday.
6. What subject did the man decide to major in?
A. English. B. Geography. C. History.
Conversation 4
7. What kind of suit does the man want?
A. A sweat suit. B. A business suit. C. A causal suit.
8. How much are the most expensive on-sale clothes?
A. $1,500. B. $500. C. $100.
9. Where will the man go first?
A. To the first floor. B. To the second floor. C. To the third floor.
Conversation 5
10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Workmates. B. Salesgirl and customer. C. Boss and employee.
11. What is the man most likely to buy?
A. Flowers. B. A dress. C. A necklace.
12. How do the speakers feel about their boss?
A. Unsatisfied. B. Pleased. C. interested.
Conversation 6
13. How did the audience react to Susan’s performance on the UK reality show?
A. They cheered. B. They thought it strange. C. They sang together.
14. Why does the woman’s mother like Susan?
A. She’s well-trained.
B. She’s a talented dancer.
C. She has a powerful voice.
15. Where do the speakers know that Susan will try rock and roll?
A. On the radio. B. On the Internet. C. On television.
Section B (7.5 marks)
Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will hear the short passage TWICE.
The British Library
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United Kingdom
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14 million books and other items
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Other events
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Department for 18 , Media and Sport
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On 96 Euston Road, London
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Anyone with 20
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Language Knowledge (45 marks)
Section A (15 marks)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
21. For more information, please send an e-mail, ______ you can also include your advice to us.
A. when B. where C. which D. that
22. Tom, you play the violin so well. But I ______ you can play the violin.
A. didn’t know B. don’t know C. hadn’t known D. haven’t known
23. Mr. Smiths was busy writing a story, only ______ once in a while to smoke a cigarette.
A. to stop B. to have stopped C. being stopped D. stopping
24. My mother _____ all the cleaning for my family, but recently she has been too busy teaching to do it.
A. will do B. is doing C. does D. had done
25. ______ all of you are top students, only one will be chosen for the coming competition.
A. While B. Since C. If D. As
26. — “Man From the Stars” is one of the most popular South Korean TV plays in China nowadays.
— But I’m afraid it can’t interest ______.
A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody
27. The retired teacher is said to have returned from the USA, where he ______ by some of his old students.
A. would be visited B. visited C. had been visited D. have been visited
28. Word came, as expected, ______ college entrance English exam will be reformed soon.
A. it B. what C. which D. that
29. — When is he willing to lend his friends some money?
— Only when ______ hard enough.
A. to press B. pressed C. pressing D. is pressed
30. , and you will realize your dream of being successful.
A. Making great efforts B. To make your efforts
C. A bit more effort D. If you double your efforts
31. I still remember ______ to the hospital, supported by my class teacher when I was ill at school.
A. to be taken B. being taken C. to take D. taking
32. Keep up a good state of mind even if you ______ fail plenty of times.
A. should B. will C. must D. need
33. She told me that she had mailed part of the products and that the rest ______ in a few days.
A. has followed B. have followed
C. was following D. were following
34. It was so nice of you to come to our aid. I don’t think we ______ it without you.
A. can manage B. could have managed C. must have managed D. could manage
35. So mysteriously ______ missing that many puzzles wait to be solved.
A. did Flight MH370 go B. Flight MH370 went
C. does Flight MH370 go D. had Flight MH370 gone
Section B (18 marks)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
I break off a piece of candy and take pleasure in its sweet outside and the bitter, dark chocolate inside, thinking of my own life. Being raised by a single parent was a bitter-sweet 36 , which gave me motivation and ambition.
There were several years that have left an extremely bitter taste in my mouth .The first few months after my mother’s remarriage were sweet: baseball games, family trips to the mall, dinners and movies together. Then things 37 . Baseball became too expensive, and trips to the mall were 38 by days Emily and I spent lonely in our rooms under our stepfather’s 39 . Moreover, screaming matches between him and our mother always 40 dinner. We spent five years living in a family that had 41 a war field. Emily and I almost grew used to this situation. Then one evening, after another argument had 42 , we were left homeless . And later a friend of my mother let us stay with her. Instead of focusing on our economic problem, my mother 43 pushed me to struggle for success. She wanted me to lead a 44 life. She worked long hours every night to pay her bills. 45 , she would find time to read and play with Emily and me. Mom taught me the 46 of perseverance (坚持不懈) and education.
And now, writing this essay with my favorite candy close at hand, I realize my family and I are at the best points of our lives. I haven’t let the trying times stop me from making 47 , both academically and personally. I know that a bitter environment can provide good learning experiences, and that success, even more than candy, is the sweetest treat of all.
36. A. behavior B. adventure C. activity D. experience
37. A. continued B. changed C. ruined D. disappeared
38. A. concerned B. associated C. provided D. replaced
39. A. sympathy B. offers C. orders D. efforts
40. A. separated B. interrupted C. harmed D. prepared
41. A. turned into B. turned up C. turned down D. turned on
42. A. broke B. caused C. erupted D. delayed
43. A. mistakenly B. obviously C. selflessly D. unwillingly
44. A. important B. difficult C. dangerous D. comfortable
45. A. Instead B. Otherwise C. Meanwhile D. Therefore
46. A. value B. cost C. price D. theme
47. A. mistakes B. appointments C. arrangements D. achievements
Section C (12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
Former Hollywood child star Shirley Temple died at the age of 85.
The actress became famous 48 a young girl in the 1930s in films like Bright Eyes, Stand Up and Cheer and Curly Top.
She died on Monday at home in Woodside, California, 49 natural causes. 'She was surrounded by her family and caregivers,' a statement said.
Born in 1928, 50 sweet-faced, curly-haired Temple was 51 of the most popular child stars in Hollywood history, getting her first film role at the age of three.
Her singing, dancing and acting won over fans worldwide. She was given a special teenage Oscar in 1935, 52 she was just six years old. To this day, she is still the 53 person to receive an Academy Award because nobody else got it at such a young age.
Temple starred in a total of 43 feature films — but found 54 difficult to maintain her career in adulthood 55 retired from Hollywood in 1950.
Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
Eating different colored foods can keep you healthy, as well as change your mood and behavior. Here is a list of colors, which can change your life.
Blue/Purple
Blue is considered to be peaceful and calming and it has the same effect on our health. The blue / purple color in food is due primarily to their anthocyanins which are antioxidants (抗氧化剂) that are particularly heart healthy and may help support healthy blood pressure. Out of all the blue and purple foods available, blueberries are considered to have the highest antioxidant level. An analysis of the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study found that people who eat purple and blue fruits and vegetables are at a reduced risk for high blood pressure and are less likely to be overweight.
A food and health expert says that blue and purple color foods can prevent blood mass formation, and they also lower the risk of cancer.
Foods that contain blue and purple colors are: reddish eggplant (especially the skin), blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, etc.
Green
We all know that we should eat green as green symbolizes nature. The green foods are rich in isothiocyanates, which help resist cancer.
Dr. Ashok Agarwal, a food and nutrition specialist, explains, 'They are excellent sources of folic acid, vitamin K, as well as carotene （胡萝卜素）. Diets high in those above are associated with lowered blood pressure.'
Foods that contain the green color are: broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, etc.
Red
Lycopene (番茄红素) in reddish fruits and vegetables is a powerful antioxidant that has been associated with a reduced risk of some cancers, and also provides protection against heart attacks.
Dr. Smiths says, 'Cooked tomato sauces are associated with greater health benefits as compared with the uncooked version as the heating process allows lycopene to be more easily absorbed by the body. Obtaining the most benefit from food depends on proper selection, storage and cooking of the produce.'
Foods that contain red color are: Tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon, guava, red onions, red chili, red apples, red grapes, cherries, etc.
Orange
The orange foods are also rich in carotene, which are particularly good antioxidants. These foods are commonly considered eyesight foods because they contain vitamin A.
'Orange fruits and vegetables also play a part in preventing cancer, particularly of the lungs and stomach. Foods that contain the color orange are: Carrots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, etc.
56. The passage tries to tell us that ______.
A. colors mean a lot to people and their health
B. foods of different colors will have different benefits
C. eating foods with a color must prevent diseases
D. what people should eat in their daily lives
57. All the colors mentioned in the passage have the function of ______.
A. lowering blood pressure B. improving eyesight
C. preventing cancer D. reducing the risk of heart disease
58. Which color can help keep us thin according to the passage?
A. Purple. B. Green. C. Red. D. Orange.
59. The green and orange foods are both rich in _______.
A. vitamin A B. folic acid C. carotene D. vitamin K
60. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. all grapes help lower the risk of high blood pressure and cancer
B. lung cancer can be prevented by eating red-colored foods
C. green-colored foods contain a lot of vitamin A which is good for eye health
D. tomatoes should be eaten cooked so that we can benefit the most
B
Like most Oregonians, Stephanie McRae was used to driving in bad weather. Although rain still beat the window of her car, the worst of the day’s storm seemed to have passed as she drove her 11-year-old daughter, Maggie, home from a church at 8:30 p.m. Two little children sat into their car seats in back.
When crossing over Fawcett Creek (小河), McRae found the road just ahead had been washed away. The storm had turned Fawcett Creek into a 100-feet-wide river. Water began to go into the car and the four of them had to climb onto the car’s roof. The car was floating about and was being swept toward the Tillamook River only a few miles ahead. Suddenly it stopped when hitting a logjam (浮木阻塞).The water swept over them, rising higher and higher. Stephanie screamed into the rainy night, almost crying.
“Mom, I have to go and get help,” her 11-year-old daughter Maggie cried.
Stephanie realized if she went by herself, Maggie couldn’t hold on to the other two babies. But Maggie was still recovering from foot surgery. How could she manage? Finally she shouted, “I’m proud of you. Be careful!”
As Maggie McRae struggled to reach the shore, she was all wet. The sixth grader started running to the nearest house. Inside, the neighbors immediately called 911 and were told that firefighters were making their way toward another trapped car. Maggie joined the neighbors, and helped the rescue team point out where her mother was. The firefighters saved McRae and her children by using a 35-foot-long ladder.
When Stephanie reached land in safety, Maggie raced into her mother’s arms. “She hugged me for five minutes,” Maggie remembers. Maggie accepted an award for her heroism, but she’s happier to get back to her sports team and her family.
61. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Without the logjam, McRae’s car would have been swept into the Tillamook River.
B. The rain became heavier when McRae drove home.
C. McRae’s car was the only vehicle that was blocked in the Fawcett Creek that night.
D. Most of the time the weather in Oregon is quite good.
62. Stephanie McRae’s screaming on the car’s roof suggested that she felt ______.
A. surprised B. helpless C. disappointed D. careless
63. According to the passage, we can infer that Maggie ______.
A. was strong enough to hold the two children in the water
B. tried to swim to the bank in order to get help
C. stopped her sports activities due to her foot injury
D. rescued her family using a ladder
64. Which of the following is in the correct order of events?
①Firefighters rescued McRae and her children from the river.
②Firefighters were sent to the broken road.
③The neighbors Maggie found called 911.
④The rescue team had got informed of the trouble at Fawcett Creek.
⑤Another trapped car was found in the river by the firefighters.
A. ④②③⑤① B. ④③②①⑤ C. ③④②①⑤ D. ③④②⑤①
65. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A heavy storm that damaged a road and killed lots of drivers.
B. A brave young girl who helped save her family from flood.
C. Firefighters who rescued a family late at night from flood.
D. Great neighbors who saved people swept away into a river.
C
Almost anywhere in the world, you can probably see graffiti (涂鸦画). Although it’s usually more common in big cities, it can be found in almost any community, big or small.
The problem with graffiti art is the question of whether it’s really art. This isn’t always an easy question to answer, simply because there are so many different types of graffiti. While some simply consists of collections of letters, known as tags, with little artistic value, such examples are easy to find, especially on larger spaces such as walls.
If it weren’t for the fact that most graffiti is placed on private property without permission, it might be more commonly recognized as a legal form of art. Most graffiti, however, annoys the property owner, who is more likely to paint over it or remove it than accept it as art.
Many ways of removing graffiti have been developed, such as paints that dissolve graffiti paint, or make it easy to remove. Community groups and government departments often organize graffiti-removal teams.
It hardly makes sense to encourage artists to deface (丑化) private or public property; but perhaps there are ways to work with them rather than just oppose them. Graffiti artists can, for example, create murals (壁画) for property owners, and get paid for them.
Maybe we need to start at a very basic level, and find a way to encourage the creation of graffiti art on paper or canvas rather than on walls. After all, who would remember Monet or Picasso if they’d created their masterpieces on walls, only to have them painted over the next day? Finding a solution to such a complex problem is never going to be easy, but with more and more graffiti art being recognized in galleries around the world, we do need to try.
66. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. How to Be a Good Graffiti Artist. B. Stop Removing Graffiti!
C. Do You Like Graffiti? D. Is Graffiti Art?
67. The reason why people remove graffiti is that it ______.
A. makes buildings ugly B. has no artistic value at all
C. robs private property D. takes up too much space
68. In Paragraph 4, the underlined word 'dissolve' is closest in meaning to ______.
A. change B. flow C. remove D. freeze
69. The example of Monet and Picasso are mentioned in the passage to indicate that ______.
A. they are world-famous artists
B. they are good at graffiti
C. walls are right places to keep their masterpieces
D. their works, if painted on the wall, might not be kept long
70. The writer’s attitude toward graffiti is that graffiti ______.
A. should be removed by more countries B. should be saved on larger spaces
C. should be created only on paper or canvas D. may be accepted as art
Part Ⅳ Writing (45 marks)
Section A (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information fromthe passage.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Understanding the basic tips on growing grass will help you create a healthy and green lawn. If you plan the right variety at the right time and in the right place, you’ll achieve success.
Autumn is the ideal growing season for the majority of grass varieties. Prepare the soil in this season as you do for any other plant. Based on the type of grass that you have chosen, the nutrient requirements may differ. For poor soil that is lack of essential plant nutrients, you can supply it with some organic fertilizer.
To grow grass successfully, make sure you select the correct variety that will adapt to the soil conditions of your area and to the growing location. You can choose the American shade grass variety or native grass varieties.
The sowing of grass can be done on bare soil or on an existing lawn. After sowing the grass seeds, cover them with a layer of top soil to quicken the germination (萌芽) process. In the first few weeks, you should irrigate the area every other day. Reduce the watering frequency after the grass has germinated. The addition of proper fertilizers at the right time is necessary for the healthy growth of grass. In the case of grass growing in shady environments, limit the use of fertilizers.
Weed control is another important tip for growing grass. The presence of weeds in grass growing areas leads to competition for water and nutrients, thus resulting in the poor growth of the planted grass. Hence, in order to avoid this condition, ensure that you remove the weeds regularly.
Lastly, one should also watch out for the presence of diseases and pests around the grass growing site in order to preserve the beauty of the lawn.
Advice on How 71
I. Rule of thumb
★plant the right variety at the right time and in the right place
II. 72
★choose the soil in 73 , which is the ideal grass growing season
★add organic fertilizer to poor soil lacking essential plant nutrients
III. Grass variety
★select the correct variety 74 the soil condition and growing location
IV. Sowing
★sow grass seeds over soil and cover them with a layer of top soil to make the grass seeds 75
V. 76 and Fertilization
★irrigate the area every other day and reduce the watering frequency after germination
★ 77 proper fertilizers but limit the use of fertilizers in shady locations
VI. 78
★remove weeds regularly to 79 competition for water and nutrients
VII. Disease control
★ 80 to the presence of diseases and pests to preserve the beauty of the lawn
Section B (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.
Across the world, mobile phones are very popular with young people. They think that the phones are more than a means of communication — having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has worried some health professionals. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people will suffer from health problems because of the use of mobile phones. But mobile phone companies say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for health.
On the other hand, why do some medical studies show changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones? Signs of change in the tissue (组织) of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age due to the fact that he couldn’t remember even simple tasks. The man had been talking on his mobile phone for about six hours a day for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it is better to use mobile phones less often. Use a normal phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. So, for now, it is wise not to use your mobile phone too often.
81. Why do young people buy mobile phones according to the passage?
(No more than 11 words) (2 marks)
_____________________________________________________________________
82. Why did the salesman mentioned in the passage retire young?
(No more than 7 words) (2 marks)
____________________________________________________________________
83. What do the manufacturing companies think of the safety issue of mobile phones?
(No more than 14 words) (3 marks)
_____________________________________________________________________
84. What’s the purpose of the author’s writing this passage? (No more than 11 words) (3 marks)
_____________________________________________________________________
Section C (25 marks)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in English.
In an English competition, you are required to write an article according to the picture below. Look at the picture carefully and write down how you understand it.
注意：
1、描述图片主要内容，谈谈你的理解及看法；
2、词数不少于120个；
3、文中不能出现考生的具体信息。
[color=]怀化市2014届高三二模考试
英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分
第一节（22.5分，每小题1.5分）
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第二节（7.5分，每小题1.5分）
16. In 1973 17. music and discussion 18.Culture
19. Location/Place/Address 20. an ID card/ID cards
本节评分建议：大小写不扣分。
第二部分
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第三节 （12分，每小题1.5分）
48. as/when 49. from / of 50. the 51. one 52. when 53. youngest 54. it 55. and
本节评分建议：大小写错误不扣分。
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第四部分
第一节 （10分，每小题1分）
71. to Grow Grass/People Grow Grass 72. Soil preparation/preparing/Soil 73. autumn/fall
74. adapting to /according to/based on 75. germinate quickly 76. Irrigation
77.add/use/apply 78. Weed control 79. prevent/avoid
80. pay attention
本节评分建议： 1、大小写、单复数错误不扣分。
2、只有一个字母的拼写错误且不影响识辨的不扣分。
3、本节各题若超过限定的词数不给分。
第二节 （10分，81、82题2分；83、84题3分）
81. Because they think mobile phones make them cool and connected.
82. Because he couldn’t remember simple tasks.
83. They believe that the amount of radiation is too small to worry about.
84. To advise people to use mobile phones less often./ To advise people not to use mobile phone too often.
注：83题没有写the amount of radiation 或 the radiation’s amount 扣一分
第三节 Writing （25分）
Possible version:
As we can see from the picture，two people，father and son，are talking to each other．The
boy, standing on the ground, is looking up at his father, slightly scared, while his father, seated high on a big Chinese character “fu”, meaning “father” , is shouting to his son．
Such a situation seems fairly common in our society. When talking to each other, father and
son are not in equal positions. Fathers simply tell their sons what to do rather than listen patiently．Therefore, sons will have few chances to share their own ideas or open up to their fathers．They often look up to their fathers with respect, fearing that they might not live up to fathers’ expectations.
1 hope our parents will listen to us more instead of just giving us orders.
[color=]听力材料：
Section A
Conversation 1
W: I don’t know why Jimmy hasn’t come back. Where can he be at this time of day? And it’s raining cats and dogs, too.
M: When was he supposed to be home?
W: Two hours ago. I’m really worried.
M: Has this happened before?
W: Once. Several weeks ago he didn’t come back until about eight o’clock. He was at one of his classmates’ house.
M: That must be what he’s doing again.
W: Well, I hate his staying away like this!
M: I think he’s old enough to take care of himself. Don’t get so upset. Anyway, it’s only 7 o’clock.
Conversation 2
W: The other day a salesman came to my house.
M: Oh, that’s interesting. What was the salesman selling?
W: Kitchen that can cut carrots and other vegetables into all kinds of shapes.
M: How does the equipment do it?
W: I didn’t know either at first. So the salesman explained its functions to me for nearly two hours.
M: So the salesman wouldn’t take 'no' for an answer.
W: Right! Finally I bought something just so that he would leave.
M: Do you find it useful?
W: The good thing is that his equipment is pretty useful.
Conversation 3
W: Hi, Tim! It’s so nice to see you. Have you been here for a long time?
M: No, I just arrived yesterday, on Sunday. How about you?
W: I arrived here a couple of days ago, on Saturday. Wait a minute. What day is it today? …Sorry I got here on Friday, not Saturday.
M: But we don’t have to be here till today.
W: Yeah, I know, but I wanted to put away my things and moved them into my room. By the way, have you decided what you will major in? Still English?
M: No, I’ve changed my mind. I will study history instead. What about you? Are you still studying geography now?
W: Yes, but at first I found it very difficult to decide whether to study geography or biology.
M: Yeah, it’s a difficult choice.
Conversation 4
W: How can I help you] sir?
M: I need a suit, please.
W: We have sweat suits, casual suits, and business suits. Which kind do you want?
M: The last one.
W: Well, they come in three different price ranges. There are on-sale clothes, fashionable suits, and best-sellers.
M: What’s the price range for each?
W: On-sale clothes start at 30 dollars and go as high as 100 dollars. The fashionable suits on the second floor are between 250 and 1,500 dollars. Best-sellers are on the third floor, and they are between 50 and 500 dollars.
M: I can spend up, to 75 dollars.
W: In that case, have a look at both the on-sale clothes and the best-sellers.
M: Where are the on-sale clothes?
W: Go straight down to the first floor.
M: OK. I’ll go there first.
Conversation 5
W: Hello, Tom, what are you going to do after work?
M: I want to buy a gift for my girl friend. Any advice?
W: Is her birthday coming? How about flowers? Girls like flowers.
M: Oh, it’s not her birthday. You know, there is too much work in our company recently; I’ve been busy, and she’s a little upset.
W: I see; our boss is a little difficult to deal with these days and he is always shouting at us.
M: We’ve got enough of him. Stop talking about him. Give me your suggestion on the gift.
W: What about a necklace? It’s expensive, but will show how much you love her.
M: Good idea! I’d planned to buy her a dress, but I don’t know what kind she likes. A necklace seems a better choice.
Conversation 6
M: Have you heard the song I Dreamed a Dream?
W: Yes, of course! And I like the singer Susan Boyle.
M: Me, too! When she sang it on the U.K. reality show, the audience cheered.
W: Susan is one talented little lady! I’m excited about what I’ve heard so far.
M: But I’ve heard that she has never been trained as a singer!
W: Really? But she seems to be talented enough to give anything a good performance.
M: She’s good enough to be an example to us.
W: My mom says she likes Susan’s powerful voice.
M: Look. Here’s something on the Internet — Susan Boyle should consider risking going into the world of rock and roll.
Section B
Hello, everyone. I’d like to make a brief introduction to the British Library, which is the national library of the United Kingdom. The British Library was founded in 1973 and is one of the world’s greatest libraries. The Library’s collection includes around 14 million books, along with plenty of handwritten and historical items dating back as far as 2000 BC. The sounds and images offer shows and different programs at the theme exhibitions. It also has a wide collection of stamps of the world which are on show for visitors. The library also offers other events like music and discussion.
The library is a non-departmental public library sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It is located on 96 Euston Road, that’s E-U-S-T-O-N, London. The Library is open to everyone who needs to use its collections. Anyone，with an ID card who wishes to carry out research can apply for a Reader Pass; they are required to provide proof of address for security purposes.
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