【英语】宁夏银川市第二中学2018届高三下学期高考等值卷(二模)英语试题

2018年银川二中高考等值试卷★模拟卷
英语（全国Ⅱ卷）
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第I卷
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上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. Which aspect of the drama does the man like?
A. The dialogue.
B. The music.
C. The plot.
2. Who are the speakers?
A. Workers.
B. Students.
C. Teachers.
3. What will the speakers do over the weekend?
A. Go camping.
B. Stay at home.
C. Climb mountains.
4. How much will the man pay if he rents a room with laundry?
A. 20 dollars.
B. 40 dollars.
C. 60 dollars.
5. What do we know about the woman?
A. She feels stressful recently.
B. She went to a party yesterday.
C.She gets along well with her mother-in-1aw.
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至7题。

6. Who is the woman?
A. A hotel staff.
B. A bank clerk.
C. A restaurant manager.
7. Why is the man at the hotel?
A. To hold a meeting.
B. To eat at the restaurant.
C. To go on a holiday.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. What does the woman need?
A. Some ink.
B. A printer.
C. Some paper.
9. What problem does the man have?
A. He can’t send a text message.
B. He can’t hear the woman clearly.
C. He can’t be back to the office soon.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What kind of food are they going to have at the party?
A. Italian food.
B. Chinese food.
C. Indian food.
11. What is the party for?
A. A celebration.
B. One’s birthday.
C. A band.
12. When will they discuss the party plan again?
A. On Wednesday.
B. On Thursday.
C. On Friday.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What do we know about the man?
A. He is staying at his friend’s house.
B. He is to blame for the stolen things.
C. He is busy with his own business.
14. When did the man leave the cafe?
A. About 7:00 pm.
B. About l0:00 pm.
C. About 11:00 pm.
15. What does the man’s friend care about most?
A. The TV set.
B. The computer.
C. The paintings.
16. Who is the woman probably?
A. The man’s wife.
B. A policewoman.
C. The owner of the house.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What is the speaker?
A. A tour guide.
B. A writer.
C. A teacher.
18.What is the speaker doing?
A. Telling stories about the park.
B. Announcing the tour schedule.
C. Introducing the history of the park.
19. Where will the tourists be between 11:00 and 12:00?
A. On the boat.
B. On the bus.
C. On the hill.
20. Where will the speaker collect the tourists?
A. By the lake.
B. At the east gate.
C. At the north gate.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
Where to Drink
Cafe San Bernardo
Join table-tennis and pool-playing port. Cafe San Bernardo has been running since 1912. The Villa Crespo dive bar also offers up table football for￡4 an hour. Service is efficient; with last orders at 5 am. The daily happy hour between 6 pm and 9 pm includes 60 minutes playing your game of choice, plus a half bottle of red wine and
a corn pie, for￡9.
● Avenue Corrientes 5436, Villa Crespo, 5411 4855 3956, cafesanbernardo. com
M Salumeria & Enoteca
Trading only in wine with a story, sommelier(侍酒师）Mariana Torta chooses new ways on a daily basis, and keeps a list of around 250 labels. There’s no wine menu—simply take your bottle from the shelf.
● Open 11:00am-11:30pm, El Salvador 5777, Palermo Hollywood, 5411 4778 9016, on Facebook
Negro Cueva de Cafe
Coffee has found its place in Buenos Aires. While LAB: Tostadores, the Shelter and Coffee Town are famous new places, Negro Cueva de Cafe is one of the best bars. It serves Ecuadorian, Colombian and Brazilian beans and its attracting cakes include croissant.
●Open 9:30 am—7:00 pm, Suipacha 637, Microcentro, 5411 4322 3000, negrocuevade-cafe. com
La Calle
Head to the Niceto Vega address and you’ll be faced with a pizza. Don’t worry, it’s the right place. La Guitarrita is the front to “hidden” bar La Calle.Order the house cocktail, special candy, and prepare to sing until dawn with a high-energy young crowd.
●Open 8:00 pm—2:00 am, Niceto Vega 4942, Palermo Soho, 5411 3914 1972, on Facebook
21. Which number should you call if you are an addict of Columbian coffee flavour?
A. 5411 4855 3956.
B. 5411 4778 9016.
C. 5411 4322 3000.
D. 5411 3914 1972.
22. What makes La Calle different from others?
A. Allowing you to play games.
B. Having no wine menu.
C. Opening for the longest time.
D. Having special candy.
23. The author’s purpose in writing the passage is________.
A. to show wine culture
B. to help people choose drinks
C. to introduce some bars
D. to show how to enjoy yourself
B
“Hi, Mrs. Grady,” said Mark when their neighbor opened her door. “Would you like us to shovel（铲）your sidewalk and driveway?” Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for the new Ocean Kingdom video game that came out the next day.
Mrs. Grady was happy, “That would be wonderful, boys. I think the job is getting to be too much for me.”
“It will cost 10 dollars,” Jamie said. “If that’s OK,” Mark added.
“Oh dear,” Mrs. Grady said disappointedly, “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can offer homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in mind.”
Mark was going to say that Mrs. Grady could pay them another time, but Jamie cut him off. “We’ll come back later.”
Mrs. Grady doesn’t look like the person who’d come to Mark’s rescue last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog Goldie had just wanted to play, but Mark didn’t feel comfortable around big dogs. He wanted to call for help, but his tongue seemed locked behind his
teeth. Then Mrs. Grady’s front door had flown open.She must have seen him from across the street. “Hold on, Mark. I’m coming!” “Goldie” she’d called. As soon as Goldie had turned her head, Mrs. Grady had slipped between Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much taller than Mark, but she’d stood firm as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home!” Then she’d swept her broom to hurry the dog along. “Get!” Goldie had obeyed.
When Mark showed thanks to Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Grady laughed. “It was nothing. Good neighbors watch out for each other, don’t they?”
And now Mrs. Gr ady needed Mark as much as he’d needed her last summer. He smiled and waved at Mrs. Grady, then his shovel deep into the snow.
“Hey!” Jamie shouted. “What are you doing?” Mark couldn’t explain about Goldie and watching out for neighbors. “I like Mrs. Grady’s cookies,” he said.
24. Why did Jamie and Mark plan to clear the snow for Mrs. Grady at first?
A. To help the lady.
B. To visit New Kingdom.
C. To do volunteer work.
D. To earn pocket money.
25. Mrs. Grady couldn’t pay them most probably b ecause ________.
A. she didn’t have enough cash
B. she couldn’t find the bank
C. she thought it was worthless
D. she couldn’t afford it
26. According to the story, which of the following words can be used to describe Mrs.
Grady best?
A. Greedy.
B. Hopeful.
C. Hardworking.
D. Helpful.
27. Which of the following proverb can best summarize the story?
A. A penny saved is a penny earned.
B. Kindness is repaid with kindness.
C. Birds of a feather flock together.
D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
To extinguish (熄灭)different kinds of fires, several types of fire extinguishers have been invented. They must be ready for immediate use when fire breaks out. Most portable kinds operate for less than a minute, so they are useful only on
small fires. The law requires ships. trains, buses and planes to carry extinguishers.
Since fuel , oxygen and heat must be present in order for fire to exist, one or more of these things must be removed or reduced to extinguish a fire. If the heat is reduced by cooling the material below a certain temperature, the fire goes out. The cooling method is the most common way to put out a fire. Water is the best cooling material because it is low in cost and easy to get.
Another method of extinguishing fire is by cutting off the oxygen. This is usually done by covering fire with sand, steam or some other things. A blanket may be used to cover a small fire.
A third method is called separation, which includes removing the fuel or material easy to burn, from a fire, so that it can find no fuel.
The method that is used to put out a fire depends upon the type of fire. Fires have been grouped in several classes. Fires in wood, paper, cloth and the like called Class A Fires. These materials help keep the fire on. Such fires can be stopped most readily by Cooling with water.
28.If a fire breaks out on a bus, which of the follow should be ready there for you
to use?
A. Sand.
B. Water.
C. A blanket.
D. An extinguisher.
29. To cover a small piece of burning wood with a basin in order to stop the fire is an example of __________ .
A. separating the fire
B. reducing the heat
C. removing the fuel
D. cutting off the oxygen
30. In choosing how to put out a fire, we should first be clear about _____________ .
A. when it breaks out
B. how it comes about
C. what kind it is
D. where it takes place
31. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows?
A. Another class of fires.
B. Another type of extinguishers.
C. How fires break out.
D. How fires can be prevented.
D
If we need to choose a university course, whether we would like a career change, a better job or simply to learn something new, it's a good idea to think carefully first. To begin with, we had better think that why we need them. We need them because qualifications prove we’ve acquired knowledge or developed skills. For some careers like medicine and law, it’s essential to have specific qualifications. For others, such as journalism, it benefits to have a particular qualification. Most universities set entry requirements for degree courses. Mature entrants don't always need for- mal qualifications, but need evidence of recent study, relevant work experience or professional qualifications.
And then considering what type of course we should do is vital. Our motives will help us choose the best course for our aims and goals. If one is career-driven, he’ll need a course relevant to his profession. If one is interested in self-development and meeting people, he should find out who else will be on the course. There are vocational（职业的）and academic courses. Further education colleges offer academic courses and work-related courses. Universities offer higher education qualifications, such as academic first degrees and higher degrees and the more vocational diplomas. Next, which type of study would suit us best? It depends on several questions. Do we prefer on-the-job training, or do we prefer to research and gather facts? Do we like working in a group covering the same topics and working towards the same goal? If people prefer to work on their own and at their own pace, an open or distance learning course might suit them, but they do need self- discipline and motivation. At the same time, personal circumstances need to be taken into account. An open or distance learning course suits pe ople who are working and don’t know how much time a week they can commit to, or someone who is at home looking after pre-school children.
After deciding which subject and type of course we want, and how to study it, we now need to choose between different course titles and providers. There are many courses and they aren't of equal value. The only way to assess the quality and value of a course is by research. Read prospectuses (简介) carefully and note if a course
is accredited or validated by a recognized body ( this might be an awarding body or a professional body). This can add extra weight to your qualification. Finally, plan for when we finish. If we’re aiming for a particular job, do voluntary work while studying. If you’re doing an English course and want to be a journalist, you could write for the student newspapers or work on the radio. Having a plan will help us make the most of the opportunities that come our way when we’re on the course.
32. Students who are motivated by self-development ______________ .
A. will benefit from open-learning courses
B. could get relevant work experience while they study
C. should inquire about the other students on their course
D. must have certain qualifications
33. Students who have young children _____________ .
A. will benefit from the open-learning courses
B. can be accepted into a course without qualifications
C. will learn practical skills in the courses
D. could get relevant work experience while they study
34. The main idea of Paragraph 2 is _______________ .
A. what people should do after choosing the courses
B. how people know if it's a good course
C. what kind of study would suit people best
D. what type of course people should choose
35. If you prefer to work on your own, what kind of course is suitable?
A. A vocational course.
B. An academic course.
C. An open or distance learning course.
D. An Intensive course or part-time course.
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。

Is it necessary to learn when we are 50s, 60s or even 70s? Most people consider when they get retired, they are supposed to be completely laidback, do something
f u n,o r h a n
g a r o u n d.
36 It’s particularly impor tant to the elderly.
Through learning, we know how to think, how to memorize, how to ask questions and even how to interact with others. According to a study, while we are learning, the brain creates neural(神经) pathways that make us smarter. 37 The more we learn, the more new neural pathways develop in our brains.
When it comes to learning, it doesn’t mean we must load ourselves with lots of knowledge. What we need to do is just learn something we like day in and day out.
38 Everyone learns from bottom to up. If we have an interest to learn, that desire will naturally push us to move forward.
As we feel worn out from learning, don’t be discouraged. 39 An old saying goes, “Birds of a feather fly together.” As long as we have partners to learn all together, our learning excitement will come alive again. On the contrary, if we don’t learn, and choose to distance ourselves from others, we might be getting dumb, and slow; eventually, we lose energy, and life passion. Instead of being bored, dumb, why don’t we keep learning?
40 More importantly, learning explores our life horizon, helps us build up our confidence; gradually, it leads us to a way of finding a sense of value and achievement in the process of learning journey.
A. It’s never too old to learn.
B. Don’t worry if we cannot learn well.
C. You should set a high learning target.
D. Learning makes us understand how potential we are.
E. In other words, our brains are active as we learn something new.
F. Look for a partner who has the same common interest as you do.
G. However, the truth is that learning makes us energetic, and self-fulfilled.
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白
处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In Britain, people have different attitudes to the police. Most people generally 41 them and the job they do－although there are certain people who do not believe that the police 42 have the power they do.
What does a policeman actually do? It is not a (an) 43 job to describe. After all, a policeman has a number of jobs in 44 . A policeman often has to control traffic, either 45 foot in the center of a town or in a police car
on the roads. Indeed, in Britain, he might be in the Traffic Police and spend all,
or a lot of, his time 46 up and down main roads and motorways. A traffic policeman has to help keep the traffic moving, stop 47 motorists and help when there is
an accident.
A policeman has to help keep the 48 , too. If there is a fight or some other disturbance, we 49 the police to come and restore order. And they often have to 50 situation at great risk to their own 51 .
We expect the police to solve crimes, of course, so an ordinary policeman, 52 he is not a detective, will often have to help 53 and arrest criminals.
And 54 do we call when there is an emergency－an air crash, a 55 ,
a road accident, or a robbery? We call the police. 56 a policeman has to be 57 to face any unpleasant emergency that may happen in the 58 world.
The police do an absolutely necessary job, they do it 59 well and I support them, but I do not envy policemen, I do not think that I could 60 do the job of
a policeman
41. A. dislike B. join C. appreciate D.
admire
42. A. should B. would C. could
D. must
43. A. funny B. pleasant C. interesting
D. easy
44. A. it B. one C. his D. them
45. A. on B. by C. under D.
with
46. A. walking B. driving C. wandering D.
searching
47. A. resting B. tired C. speeding D.
drunken
48. A. peace B. silence C. situation
D. condition
49. A. wait for B. call C. think of D.
expect
50. A. turn to B. avoid C. deal with D.
treat
51. A. safety B. families C. future
D. friends
52. A. although B. as if C. however D.
even if
53. A. get rid of B. search C. look for D.
examine
54. A. how B. where C. what D. who
55. A. power failure B. fire C. thunder storm
D. thief
56. A. Yet B. Then C. As D. So
57. A. provided B. promised C. prepared D.
presented
58. A. future B. modern C. real D. whole
59. A. extremely B. specially C. surprisingly
D. particularly
60. A. hardly B. forever C. ever D.
never
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单词或括号单词的正确形式。

Exercise is good for you. but most people really know very little about how to exercise 61 (proper). So when you try, you can run into trouble.
Many people hope that when specific 62 (muscle) are exercised, the fat in
the neighboring area is “burned up”. Yet the truth is that exercise 63 （burn）fat from all over body. Studies show muscles 64 are not exercised lose their strength very quickly. 65 （regain） it needs 48 to 72 hours and exercise every other day will keep a normal level of physical strength. To lose weight you should always “work up a good sweat” when 66 （exercise）. No sweating only reduces body temperature to prevent over heating. This is nothing but water loss.
67 you replace the liquid, you replace the weight.
Walking is the best and easy-to-do exercise. It helps the circulation of blood throughout the
body, and has a 68 (directly) effect on your overall feeling of health. Experience says that 20 69 (minute) exercise a day is minimum amount. 70 if your breathing doesn’t return to normal state within minutes after you finish exercising, you’ve done too much.
第四部分写作（共两节满分 35）
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。

The environment pollution is more and more seriously today. We have no clean water to drink it because of water pollution. And when trees cut down, some animals disappear. There was more and more dirty smoke in the air. People's health has been greatly affecting by air, noise and water pollution. Many people have died of disease caused by pollution. In order to live the better life, it’s time for us to protect our world.
Firstly, we shouldn’t throw away rubbish everywhere. And we should rec ycle, reduce and reuse things, what saves money and reduces pollution. Use things so long as possible. Don’t use plastic bags. Besides, we must plant more trees and stop people cut them down. We hope our world will be more and more beautiful.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是红星中学学生会主席李华，为了帮助你校国际部学生了解中国传统文化，你校将举行“中国诗词大会”，请你写一个英文通知，内容包括：
1. 活动的时间、地点等；
2. 活动内容（至少两项）；
3. 欢迎参加。

注意： 1.词数100左右
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数
提示词：中国诗词大会a Chinese Poetry Conference
All International Students,
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
Students’ Union
2018年银川二中高考等值试卷★模拟卷
英语（全国Ⅱ卷）答案
听力理解：
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5.A
6. A
7. A
8. C 9. B 10. B
11. A 12.C 13.A 14.C 15.C 16.B 17.A 18.B 19.C
20.C
阅读理解：
21. C 22. D 23. C 24. D 25.A 26.D 27.B 28.D 29.D 30.C 31. A 32.C 33.A 34.D 35.C 36.G 37. E 38.B 39.F 40.D
完形填空：
41. C 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. B 47.C 48. A 49. D 50.C
51. A 52. D 53. C 54. D 55.B 56. D 57. C 58. B 59. A 60.C
语法填空：
61. properly 62. muscles 63. burns 64. which/that 65. To regain
66. exercising 67. Once 68. direct 69. minutes’70. But
短文改错：
The environment pollution is more and more seriously（改为serious） today. We have no clean water to drink it（去掉） because of water pollution. And when trees （加are）cut down, some animals disappear. There was（改为is） more and more dirty smoke in the air. People's health has been greatly affecting （改为affected） by air, noise and water pollution. Many people have died of disease （改为diseases）caused by pollution. In order to live the（改为a）better life, it’s time for us to protect
our world.
Firstly, we shouldn’t throw away rubbish everywhere. And we should recycle, reduce and
reuse things, what（改为which） saves money and reduces pollution. Use things so （改为as）long as possible. Don’t use plastic bags. Besides, we must plant more trees and stop people cut (改为cutting) them down. We hope our world will be more and more beautiful.
写作：
One possible version:
All International Students,
To help you have a further understanding of Chinese poetry and feel the rhythm of the poems, our school will hold a Chinese Poetry Conference in the school hall at 2:00pm next Friday. A variety of activities, reading poems, reciting poems, performances and competitions on Chinese poetry, will be included. They can give you lots of chances to show your talent in Chinese poetry. Whoever is interested or desires to learn more about Chinese poetry is welcome. We are sure that your mind will certainly be broadened cu lturally and you’ll meet new friends who also love Chinese poetry. See you there!
Students’ Union
录音原文
Text l
W: What do you think of the drama?
M: Well, the plot is not so good and the music is just so-so. Anyway, the dialogue is very humorous.
Text 2
M: What’s the chemistry homework Mr. Brown gave us today?
W:Just a minute. I’ll look it up in my notebook.
Text 3
M:Did you listen to the weather report this morning, Helen?
W: Yeah, it says we are going to have a wet weekend. We may get some very heavy rain in the mountain areas.
M: That means we can’t go camping and we will have to stay in.
Text 4
W: I wonder if you could help me. I’m looking for a room.
M: Well, I have got one.
W: What sort of price are you asking?
M: 40 dollars a month without laundry. You need to pay another 20 dollars if the laundry is
included.
Text 5
M:Are you OK? You said you’d be at the party yesterday, but you never showed up. W: I’m sorry. I’ve just been under so much stress since my mother-in-1aw moved in. Nothing I do satis fies her. I’m constantly doing stuff to make her feel comfortable, but she still complains about me to my husband. I’m sick of it!
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W: So here is your key, Mr. McDonald, the luggage will be brought to your room. M:Thanks, I will need a meeting room tomorrow. Do you have one in the hotel?
W: Yes, we do. You can ask our hotel manager in the morning.
M:One more thing. Is the restaurant still open?
W:I’m afraid not.
M: Never mind. I will call room service. Thanks for your help.
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M: Hello, hi, Stephanie.
W: Hi, Tom. How are things going with you?
M:Great. I’ve signed an agreement with ABC Company. How are things in the office? Is everything OK?
W:Yes, when will you be back?
M:I’m on the way now. I will be back soon.
W: Umm. Can you pick up some paper for the printer? We have run out of paper. M:Hello, hello, what did you say?
W: Can you hear me now? I mean I need some paper.
M:What? Did you say to pick up some ink for the printer? Sorry, the signal isn’t very good here. Can you repeat that, please?
W: Well, I’ll send you a text message to tell you exactly what I need.
M:What?
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W: Can you help me plan next Thursday’s office party?
M: Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?
W: I need help with food.
M: OK. Should this party be formal or casual?
W: I think it should be casual.
M: I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese food or Italian food.
Which one should we have?
W: I would prefer Chinese food for this party, but maybe we should try something new. What
about Indian food?
M: Not bad, but Karen cannot eat I ndian food. Let’s choose Chinese food. What about music? Should we have a live band or a DJ?
W: I think we should hire a live band, since it would be a celebration for our success in the recent
project.
M: Wonderful! I know a perfect band. They performed at my birthday party last Wednesday.
W: OK then. Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday. Text 9
W: Did you report a break-in to us just now?
M:Well, it isn’t my place. I am just staying here for two months while my f riends are out of the city. So, besides the TV set and some paintings, I don’t really know what else is missing. All the drawers had been emptied out and I guess some things were taken. My friends will be mad.
W: I see. Now…
M:It wasn’t my fault, of course. All the windows and doors were locked.
W: Now how exactly did you discover the break-in?
M:I went out at 7 o’clock as I do every Thursday to attend my computer class.
Afterwards I stopped at a cafe for a drink and I got back here just after 11 o’clock. W: How can you be so sure of the time?
M: Because I was at the cafe till the ten o’clock news was over, and it’s only a two-minute walk from here. I know my friends will be especially sad about the paintings.
W: We’ll do our best and let you know if we find anything. And if I were you, I would immediately call my friend.
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M: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the one-day tour in the Summer Palace. I’m your guide. You may call me Tony. Here is the schedule for today. In the first two hours, from 8:00 to l0:00, we’ll take the boat tour on Kunming Lake, which covers three quarters of the park. Then we’ll walk through the long corridor with a length of over 700 meters. After that, about 11:00, We’ll climb the hill. You may find the park more attractive when you see it from the top of the hill. Lunch will be ready at Tingliguan restaurant at 12:00. You’ll taste the famous snacks of royalty there. After that, you’ll have two hours to visit around the lake. We got off the bus at the east gate， but I will wait for you at the north gate at 2:30. The gate is on the other side of the hill. You may consult the map in your hand. Any questions? OK. Now, please follow me to board the boat.。