【考试时间：2016年11月2日15:00-17:00】
绵阳市高中2014级第一次诊断性考试
英 语
第I卷（选择题，共100分）
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
回答听力部分时，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，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并阅读下一小题o每段对话仅读一遍o 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 a bookshop. B. In a restaurant. C. On the road. 2.What does the man really care about?
A. Money. B. Whom to go with, C. Where to go. 3. What do we know about Fred's house?
A It's near an airport. B. It's very quiet. C. It's quite expensive. 4.What do we know about the man's wife?
A. She worked in a restaurant. B. She taught herself how to cook. C. She wrote a good cookbook.
5. When should the speakers have been at the airport?
A. Around 4:00 p.m. B.A round 4:30 p.m. C. Around 5:00 p.m. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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至7题。
6.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Teacher and student. 7. What does the man think of the woman?
A. She lacks experience. B. She has done a great job. C. She should work harder.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the man miss the woman's call yesterday?
A. He was out without his phone. B. He was playing computer games. C. He was taking a shower.
9.What did the woman do yesterday?
A. She went shopping. B.She went to a concert. C. She bought her sister a gift. 10. Why did the woman call the man? A. To see what's wrong with him.
B. To tell him something about the concert. C. To invite him to her sister's wedding. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is Amazon Tree Houses?
A. It's a hotel. B.It's a newspaper. C.It's a company. 12. Why is the woman interested in the article?
A. She wants to travel in Amazon. B.She wants to run a tree house hotel. C. She wants to live in a tree house.
13. What does the man think of the woman's plan?
A. Not practical. B.Quite interesting. C.Not profitable. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How did the man find working here before?
A. Boring. B.Enjoyable. C.Challenging. 15. What did the man use to do during long lunch breaks?
A. To exercise in the gym. B.To go out alone. C.To leam new skills. 16. Why does the man still work here?
A. He has a good salary. B.He can travel a lot. C.He can work on his own. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When will the lunch break start?
A. 11:40. B.11:50. C.12:00. 18. What's the speaker mainly talking about?
A.A new product. B.Office hours. C.A recycling program. 19. When will the changes take place?
A. Next Wednesday. B.Next Thursday. C.Next Friday. 20. What are the listeners asked to do when they leave?
A. Take a paper of information* B. Visit the speaker's office. C。Select food to order.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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 在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Cinemas in Britain
100 years of Cinema Architecture Richard Gray
The first purpose-built cinemas were little more than basic rectangular rooms. However, as the
popularity of film-going grew in the 1920s and 1930s, the buildings became more complex and theatrical in atmosphere. These movie palaces could seat as many
as 4,000 people and often featured fantasy interiors, such as Egyptian temples and Gothic cathedrals. Beautifully illustrated（配有插图的），the book provides a detailed architectural history of the cinema, but also evokes the magic of movie-going. $80. Hardback 1996. ISBN-13:978-0-85331-685-5 Sir John Soane and the Country Estate Ptolemy Dean
Sir John Soane was one of Britain most inventive architects. His achievements include the Bank of England and the world's first picture gallery at Dulwich, buildings of intemational importance. His country estate work, inspired by classical antiquity, ranges in scale from the remodeling of existing country houses, such as Wimpole Hall Cambridgeshire and Aynhoe Park in Northamptonshire, to simple outbuildings.
Ptolemy Dean is a practicing architect and is well known as an expert presenter of the popular BBC2 series \"Restoration\". He also serves on the English Heritage London Advisorr Comnuttee.
$80. Hardback 1999. ISBN 13:978-1-84014-293-8 Burlding a Masterpiece: The Sydney Opera House Edited by Anne Waston
Half a century has passed since Australia's New South Wales government launched a competition to give Sydney a new music and performance center. The result of the competition is the magnificent Sydney Opera House designed by the visionary
Danish architect Utzon and the starting point for Building a Masterpiece: The Sydney Opera House
Anne Watson is the curator（馆长） of Architecture and Design at the Powerhouse Museum. She has written and lectured widely on many aspects of
nineteenth-and-twentieth-century design. Her publications include Decorative Arts and Design, Beyond Architecture and Visions of a Republic. $80. Hardback 2006. ISBN-13:978-1-85331-941-2
21. In the three passages little is said about the writer of . A. Cinemas in Britain
B. Sir John Soane and the Country Estate
C. Building a Masterpiece: The Sydney Opera House D. Beyond Architecture
22. What do these three books have in common? A. They are all beautifully illustrated.
B. They are all hardbacks and have the same price. ' C. They are products of the same publisher. D. They all have the same ISBN number.
23. From the 3rd book review we can infer that . '
A. the Australians don't have confidence in their own architects
B. the Sydney Opera House is the first of its kind in New South Wales
C. more than one architects offered their designs of the Sydney Opera House D. Anne Waston played an important role in designing the Sydney Opera House B
On a hot summer day, our van (a large box-like car that can carry a lot of people) pulled up to the ranch(牧场) to start a three-month program for troubled boys. Bill was the owner of the ranch. We made eye contact through the dusty window and he smiled at me and touched his cowboy hat in welcome.
All summer long, Bill and his ranch-hands taught us to ride horses, tie dried grass into a large block, cut wood, and round up cattle. We started to understand the value of working with our hands, and we respected him for his knowledge and gentle leadership. Knowing how important it was for boys like me to know that someone believed in them, he trusted us to do the job and do it right. We didn't want to let him down. Several times he took me fishing and we not only talked about how to fish, but also about my dreams and what I wanted from life. He encouraged me to make goals and shared stories from his own experiences.
The last day at the ranch, Bill pulled me aside and praised me for the work I had done that summer -not only on the ranch, but also on myself. He told me if lever
needed anything I could count on him. Four years later; I took him up on that offer. I called him up and asked for a job. I told him how his confidence in me had given me the courage to change my life. He offered me a job on the spot. I'm proud to say that each summer I'm the one in the ranch to open the gate for a van full of young men who need someone to believe in them, so they can learn to believe in themselves. 24. The author worked on the ranch to -. A. have himself changed . B. learn how to get along with others C. earn some extra money D. acquire some agricultural knowledge 25. The author implies what the troubled boys needed most was A. strict guidance in proper behavior B. challenging demand in hard work C. sympathy and tolerance from adults D. understanding and trust from others 26. The author's pride comes from the fact that . A. he has earned complete trust from Bill B. he has been able to offer help to others C. he has found a way to support himself D. he has become the owner of the ranch
27. What's the author's purpose of writing the passage? A. To state the importance of hard work. B. To share the pleasure of a special job. C. To show the power of believing in others. D. To prove the magic of gentle leadership. C
How different can other cultures be? Very different! They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses. People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours. However, they can also be similar
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in ways of connecting with each other. We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.
Some legends hold that, thousands of years ago, there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth. It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this, of course.
Today, there are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Yet, there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings. For example, some people believe music is a universal language. There may be some scientific support for this idea, too. Experts have learned that, across cultures, people can recognize three common emotions in music: happiness, sadness and fear.
So what other types of universal languages might there be? Some people believe dance .is .a universal language. Along with music, dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world. Do you think you could see a dance
from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it? We bet you could!
Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now, though, it just makes sense. The value of pi is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth. Likewise, figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations, regardless of whether you're counting in dollars, pesos or coconuts.
28. The underlined word \"this\" in Paragraph 2 probably refers to _ A. the evidence that proves old languages funny B. the fact that there used to be many languages C. the view that people only used one language
D. the doubt that people didn't understand each other
29. Music is regarded as a universal language probably because _' A. it can be understood more easily than languages B. it can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life C. it usually comes from different backgrounds D.it helps people to share common feelings .
30. What are the universal languages according to the passage?
A. Math, English and music. B. Music, dance and math. C. History, culture and music. D. Emotion, pi and music: 31. Which of the following best tells the structure of this passage?
D
Think again before raising an eyebrow at the views of your partner, friend, sibling
or colleague as they could help make you smarter.
New research shows that intelligence is not fixed but can be lifted throughout adulthood by family members, bright mates and intellectually stretching careers. The study challenges the common belief that intelligence is static by the age of 18. Current scientific consensus suggests that intelligence is controlled by genes, with
environmental factors such as schooling and nutrition playing a part up to this age. After this point IQ scores stabilize.
But James Flynn, professor of political studies and psychology at a university of New Zealand, argues that people can \"upgrade\" their own intelligence throughout their lives. He believes intellectual stimulation from others is crucial as the \"brain seems to be rather like a muscle-the more you use it, the stronger it gets\". However, the opposite is also true - so people sharing a home or workplace with those who are intellectually challenged risk seeing their IQ levels fall as a result.
He found the. \"cognitive （认知) quality\" of a family changes the IQs of all members, especially children. It can \"lift\" or hold back, depending on the \"gap
between their brightness and that of their siblings and parents\". A bright ten-year-old with siblings of average intelligence will suffer a five to ten point IQ disadvantage, compared to a similar child with equally bright siblings. However, children with a low IQ could gain six to eight points by having brighter siblings and special educational treatment to help pull them up.
. Professor Flynn also concluded that although genetics and early life experiences determine about 80 percent of intelligence, the remaining 20 percent is linked to lifestyle. This means people can raise their IQ, or allow it to fall, by ten points or more. Therefore, the best way to boost IQ level is to mix with bright friends, find an intellectually challenging job and marry someone cleverer. 32. We can learn from the passage that_ ' . A. as the age grows, you will become smarter
B. a 35-year-old man is surely smarter than himself at the age of 18 C. you will be smarter if you have a partner, a friend or a sibling D. after 18, you still have the possibility to become smarter
33. The underlined word \"static\" in the 3rd paragraph probably means . A. unstable B. fixed C. varied D. repeated 34. James Flynn holds the belief that
A. intellectual stimulation from others can change one's IQ
' B. people should completely avoid those intellectually challenged
C. one's IQ could be held back if he has bright brothers or sisters . D. one's IQ is least influenced by the understanding level of a family 35.,What's the best title for the passage?
A. Genetics Determines Intelligence. B. Watch Out for Intelligence Falling. C. Bright Siblings Make You Smarter. D. Brain's Just Like Muscle. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。
What affects our self-esteem（自尊）?
Puberty（青春期）and development. Some people struggle with their self-esteem and body image when they begin puberty. 36 These changes, combined with wanting to feel accepted by our friends, mean it can make us want to compare ourselves with others. The trouble with that is, not everyone grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.
Media images and other outside influences. Our early teens are a time when we become more aware of celebrities and media images as well as how other kids look and how we fit in with others. 37 All of this can affect how we feel about ourselves and our bodies even as we grow into our teens.
Families and schools. Family- life can sometimes influence our body images. 38 Family members might struggle with their own body image or criticize their kids' looks. This can all influence a person's self-esteem, especially if they're sensitive to others' -comments, even their classmates. 39 Although these often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affect body images and self-esteem. Healthy self-esteem. If you have a positive body image, you probably like and accept yourself the way you are, even if you don't fit some media ideals. This healthy attitude allows you to explore other aspects of growing up, such as developing good friendships, becoming more independent, and challenging yourself physically and mentally. 40 A. Friendship is important to our school life.
B. It's a time when the body goes through many changes. C. Teens may experience many problems when growing up. D. Some parents might be too focused on looking a certain way.
E. Developing these parts of yourself can help improve your self-esteem. F. We might start to compare ourselves with other people or media images.
G. People may also experience negative comments about the way they look from classmates. 第三部分英语知识运用
第一节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
Learning to Accept
I learned how to accept life as it is actually from my father. 41,,he did not teach me acceptance when he was 42 ,but rather when he was weak and ill. My father was 43 a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness took all that 44 .Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is 45 .One night,1 went to visit him with my sisters. We started 46 about life, and I told them about one of my一47 .I said that we must very often give things up 48 we grow---our youth, our beauty, our friends---but it always 49 that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 50 up. He said, \"But, Peter, I gave up 51 !What did I gain?\" I thought and thought, but I couldn't think of anything to say. 52 _,he answered his own question: “I 53the love of my family.\" I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness,
1 was als0 54一by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated（愤
怒的）at someone, I 55 remember his words and become一56．If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be 57 to give up my small irritations. In this 58 ,I learned the power of acceptance from my father.
Sometimes I 59 What other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when l was a boy. For now, though, I am 60 or this one gift
41. A. Afterwards B. However C. Therefore D. Meanwhile 42. A. healthy B. wealthy C. filthy D. worthy 43. A. still B. already C. once D. only 44. A. away B. down C. up D. in
45. A. impossible B. hopeless C. harmful D. difficult 46. A. worrying B. caring C. talking D. asking
47. A. decisions B. experiences C. ambitions D. beliefs 48. A. since B. as C. before D. till
49. A. requires B. seems C. promises D. suggests 50. A. spoke B .turned C. summed ’ D. opened
51. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything
52. A. Immediately B. Surprisingly C. Unfortunately D. Naturally 53. A. had B. accepted C. gained D. enjoyed
54. A. warned B. touched C. attracted D. attached 55. A. should B. could C. would D. might 56. A. calm B. quiet C. relaxed D. happy 57. A. ready B. likely C. free D. able 58. A. case B. method C. way D. form 59. A. doubt B. wonder C. guess D. know
60. A. comfortable B. anxious C. grateful D. desperate
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共50分）
注意事项：
1．必须使用0.5毫米黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所示的答题区域内作答。答在试 题卷上无效。
2．第Ⅱ卷共三节，共计50分。
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确 形式。
The culture of Trinidad and Tobago, an island country located in Caribbean Sea, 61__.(be) focused on carnival and music. As a matter of fact, Carnival is the most well-known cultural festival, and calypso and steel band music are both 62 (international) popular.
Each year just before Ash Wednesday, excited vacationers and locals flood the streets 63 (watch) parades and celebrate. Partygoers, 64 wear
brightly-coloured costumes, spend their days dancing and partying in the streets. The original carnival celebration was only for the ordinary people. Members of the island's upper class would watch, but not take part 65 .the parties. Calypso was
particularly popular worldwide in the 1950s. This type of music is 66(much) about the words than the music. 67_ (develop) in Port of Spain in the 1930s, steel band music was originated in the drums. The different sizes and parts of the drums were used to create different sounds, 68 (make) tuning a true skill. At the beginning, this instrument was not well-received because it 69 (see) as a musical form for the lower classes. It was not until the 1960s 70 this art form was truly recognized.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作 文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的 增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday, we hold a farewell party for our classmate Alex, who was going to study abroad. In the beginning, he made a briefly speech to express his true love for the class and his wish for everlasting friendship with us. We were all moved to tear. Then came the moment to present him to the special gift, heart-shaped board. On the board are some photos recording the unforgettable days we had spent them together. Afterwards, we signed our names on his T-shirt expressing his best wishes.
At last, we had a photo taking to record this precious moment. True friendship won't be weakening by distance. We'll surely miss him but we all wish him good luck in the future，
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是学生李华，进入高三后你发现很多同学为了学习不吃早饭，经常熬 夜等不健康学习生活方式。学校校报的英语专栏正在开展以“健康生活方式”为 主题的英语征文活动，你打算投稿。请根据以下提示信息写一篇英语短文。 1．指出现在部分高三同学不健康的学习生活方式； 2．结合实际提出三种具体健康生活方式：
a．营养均衡的膳食； b．经常参加体育锻炼； c．乐观的人生态度。 注意：1．词数100左右；
2．可适当增加细节．以使行文连贯。
绵阳市高中2014级第一次诊断性考试
英语试题参考答案及评分标准
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)
第一部分：听力（共二节，满分30分） 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1-5 CAABB
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
6-10 ABABC 11-15 CBABA 16-20 ABCCA 第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）
21-25 ABCAD 36-40 BFDGE
第三部分 英语知识运用（共二节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
41-45 BACAD 46-50 CDBBA 51-55 DBCBC 56-60 ADCBC
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共50分)
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
61. is 62. internationally 63. to watch 64. who 65. in 66. more 67. Developed 68. making 69. was seen 70. that
评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
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the beginning, he made a briefly speech to express his true love for the class and his wish for brief
everlasting friendship with us. We were all moved to tear. Then came the moment to present him
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to the special gift, ∧heart-shaped board. On the board are some photos recording the with a
unforgettable days we had spent them together. Afterwards, we signed our names on his
T-shirt expressing his best wishes. our
At last, we had a photo taking to record this precious moment. True friendship won’t be taken
weakening by distance. We’ll surely miss him but we all wish him good luck in the future. weakened and
26-30 BCCDB 31-35 CDBAC
第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词、修改及标号的位置、单词拼写错误（含
大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） One possible version
Recently I find that some classmates lead an unhealthy life, such as staying up late and not eating breakfast. Although we are under great pressure, it is necessary for us to live a healthy life. The following are some useful tips.
First, it’s important that we have a balanced diet and enjoy breakfast every day, because we consume much energy while studying. Second, taking exercise regularly is of equal importance, which can help us to keep fit and release stress. More importantly, we should develop a positive attitude, which allows us to look at things positively no matter what happens.
In a nutshell, proper food, regular exercise and a positive attitude can be beneficial to us during this bittersweet year.
一、各档次评分参考标准 档 次 给分范围 语言及要点要求 第五档 第四档 21～25 16～20 要点齐全，语言基本无误，行文连贯，表达清楚 包含绝大部分要点，语言有少量错误，行文基本连贯，表达基本清楚 包含多数要点，语言有一些错误，尚能表达 只涉及少数要点，语言错误很多，影响表达 只能写出与要求内容有关的一些单词 第三档 11～15 第二档 6～10 第一档 0～5 二、扣分参考依据
1、其表达未能达成正确句意的，不给分, 如：写出了主语或谓语等关键词，但未能达成符合要点要求、意义正确的句子。
2、句子结构完整、但关键点出现错误或漏掉部分关键词，扣半个要点分，如：主谓一致错误，或关键词拼写错误（如主语，关键性名词等），或谓语动词时态/语态错误等；
3、凡使用铅笔答题、或答题中使用了涂改液或不干胶条，一律不给分； 4、凡多次出现非关键性单词拼写错误或其它同类错误，原则上每4处扣1分；
5、文章内容要点全面，但写出了一些多余内容（连接或过渡词句不在此列），原则上不扣分；
6、凡书写超出规定的答题区域，全卷不给分；
7、书写潦草凌乱、但基本不影响阅卷的，酌情扣卷面分1～2分。
绵阳市高中2014级第一次诊断性考试
英语试题听力原文
Text 1
M: Madam, did I do anything wrong?
W: Yes, Sir. You ran through the stop sign. May I see your driver’s license, please?
Text 2
W: Why do you always refuse to go anywhere with us?
M: Well, haven’t you considered the fact that everything costs a lot of money? Text3
M: What is Fred’s new house like?
W: It’s really nice and not very far from his workplace. But he is tired of hearing
the planes flying overhead all day long. Text4
W: Your wife is a good cook. I really enjoyed the meal. Did she study cooking in school?
M: No, she learned by herself. She has a cookbook and she reads it when she has time.
Text5
W: It’s 5:00 p.m. Our flight is in an hour! Are you still packing?
M: I know we should have been at the airport thirty minutes ago! But I can’t find
anything! Where is my raincoat? Have you seen my favorite pair of jeans? Text6
M: God! I’ve never seen anything like that. The project you just finished is the
biggest one in the history of our company! W: Really? I didn’t know. I thought this was just the way things are done. M: How many projects have you worked on this year? W: This is the first one, actually. Can you believe it?
M: Well, it is early in the year. How about last year? How many did you work on?
W: None. I mean that this is the first project I have ever worked on, sir. I’ve only
been here for three months, and this is my first job.
M: That’s amazing. Keep up the good work, and you will go further here! Text7
W: Hi, Jim. Why did it take you so long to answer the phone? Were you playing
computer games just now? M: Not this time. I was taking a shower.
W: I called you yesterday, but you didn’t answer the phone.
M: Sorry. I was out shopping yesterday and left my phone at home. I saw that
you’d called when I got back and I tried to call you back, but your phone was off. W: Yeah. I went to a concert so I turned my phone off. M: So what’s up?
W: I wanted to invite you to my sister’s wedding next Saturday. Would you like to be my guest?
M: Sure. I bought a present for her yesterday. Can you come and pick me up on Saturday?
W: Of course. The wedding begins at 2 pm. I’ll come and pick you up forty minutes before that.
Text8
M: What are you reading?
W: An article about Amazon Tree Houses. M: Wow, people in the Amazon live in trees?
W: That’s not what I am talking about. Amazon Tree Houses is a company that specializes in the design and construction of tree houses. M: So? Why do you care?
W: Well, I’m thinking about opening a tree house hotel. I have a feeling that tree houses will be really popular in the future. M: I bet you’re going to throw that idea away within one week. It is impossible. W: Why?
M: You don’t have enough money to buy yourself a small apartment, let alone tree houses.
W: I’m going to work harder.
M: Sweetie, it’s good to have a dream, but not so good to have an unrealistic one.
Text9
M: Good morning! I’m Roy Carroll.
W: Hello, Roy. Have a seat. Well, you seem to have the longest service record—seventeen years! M: That’s right.
W: Well you are obviously happy here! M: I am, yes, although it used to be more fun. W: Why’s that?
M: Well, it was more sociable. I used to go out more with my colleagues. When I
first started here, we had very long lunch breaks, sometimes two hours. Now it’s only thirty minutes. And we all used the gym together. That doesn’t happen much now. W: Did you use to work more as a team?
M: Yes, we did. We’re more on our own now. I also used to travel a lot more too.
They’ve cut down on that. W: Has anything changed for the better?
M: Yes, there are more opportunities to learn new skills. The money’s much more
now. That’s why I’m still here! Text10
Hi, everyone. Thank you all for gathering here in the hall. It’s twenty to twelve now. I’ll try to finish my task as soon as possible so that it won’t delay your lunch break ten minutes later. I’m wondering if you all can hear me. Good, I’d like to tell you about some changes in our offices. Because our company is concerned about the environment, there are some changes as to how office waste will be handled. Starting from next Friday, containers will be placed throughout the office for recycling. Please note that all red containers are for anything that is plastic, while all green containers are meant for glass things. These containers will be emptied each Wednesday and their contents will be sent to a recycling factory. As you leave, please take one of the papers on the table at the back of the room. It summarizes all of the information I’ve just given you. Remember, the program doesn’t begin until next Friday. So that’s all from me. Thank you for your cooperation with this effort.
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