单元检测8：Unit 1 Friendship

Unit 1 Friendship
（时间：120分钟满分：150分）
第Ⅰ卷
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，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和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where does this conversation take place?
A．In a bookstore.
B．In the kitchen.
C．In a restaurant.
2．What does the woman probably think of the concert?
A．Wonderful. B．Just so so. C．Terrible.
3．Who did best in the exam?
A．Sam. B．Sally. C．John.
4．When does the movie begin?
A．At 7：10．B．At 7：25．C．At 7：35．
5．What is the woman going to do?
A．Go to bed.
B．Go to her room.
C．Do her homework.
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、7题。

6．Where will the man go first?
A．Shanghai. B．Hangzhou. C．Nanjing.
7．What will the man probably do next?
A．Go to the train station.
B．Book the tickets.
C．Go to the airport.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8．When should Peter have arrived?
A．At 8：30 am.
B．At 9：00 am.
C．At 9：30 am.
9．Why was Peter late?
A．Because the traffic was bad.
B．Because he missed the bus.
C．Because he had a traffic accident.
10．Who is probably Mr Black?
A．Peter’s secretary.
B．Peter’s father.
C．Peter’s boss.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。

11．What does the man probably do?
A．A waiter.
B．A hotel clerk.
C．A sales manager.
12．How many people will have supper with the woman in the restaurant? A．3．B．4．C．5．13．When will the woman’s table be ready on Friday?
A．At 6：30 pm.
B．At 7：30 pm.
C．At 8：00 pm.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。

14．Where does this conversation take place?
A．At a hotel.
B．On the phone.
C．On the street.
15．Where does Frank come from?
A．London. B．New York. C．Beijing.
16．What’s the possible relationship between Frank and Jane?
A．Husband and wife.
B．Student and teacher.
C．Boss and employee.
17．What will Frank do tomorrow evening?
A．Attend a meeting.
B．Meet some customers.
C．Have dinner with Susan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。

18．How many years has the speaker been studying in Park School?
A．About 2 years.
B．About 4 years.
C．About 6 years.
19．When is the lunch break?
A．From noon to 1：15 pm.
B．From 12：30 pm to 1：45 pm.
C．From 12：30 pm to 1：50 pm.
20．Which of the following subjects is NOT a must for students?
A．Science.
B．English.
C．Geography.
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。

A
On a Sunday morning, I was driving down a road and saw something I couldn’t believe. A little girl, less than two, was pushing her stroller（婴儿车）across the road. It was Sunday morning and traffic was not heavy.
I stopped my car at once and ran toward her. This little girl knew enough to run from a strang-er. I tried to catch her in order that I could get her out of the road.
Suddenly her father came running down a hill across the road from where I had parked my car. He ran right to her and caught her up, saying “bad girl” to her. I picked up the stroller and gave it to him. The father grabbed（抓住）the stroller and walked toward where he came from without a word.
I went back and sat in my car for a few minutes with my son. My hands were shaking and tears were about to run out of my eyes. “Do you feel cold, Mom？” asked my son. I just shook my head.
After this happened, I thought about how thankful I was. Even though the father didn’t say thank you, I feel that I did something good. Doing something for someone else is pleasing, even when it’s only a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
I didn’t really “save” her, but I feel like it was important that I happened to be there. It is sad that I was the only one who stopped. It really made me a little disappointed that no one else stopped to help.
21．When the author saw the little girl, ________.
A．the girl had lost her way
B．she was driving to work in a hurry
C．the girl feared to go across the road
D．there weren’t many cars on the road
22．The little girl ran away from the author because ________.
A．she wanted to stay on the road
B．she didn’t know the author at all
C．she wanted to look for her father
D．she needed to catch her stroller
23．Why were the author’s hands shaking?
A．Because she was not feeling well.
B．Because she was too excited to keep calm.
C．Because the weather was very cold at that time.
D．Because she failed to be understood by the girl’s father.
24．The author thought that her help was ________.
A．really necessary B．worth praising
C．not welcome D．not useful
B
Sure, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.
In fact, kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more,
but they’re more comfortable with asking questions and getting extra help.
This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and makes them
do their best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues（问题）．Here is a question：What if you don’t get along with your teachers? In fact, teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes（个性冲突）, which can happen between any two people. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better，he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. By dealing with a problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However if a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship with her or him especially ________. Here are some of those responsibilities（责任）：Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right stationery, books, and completed assignments（作业）．Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best, whether it’s a classroom assignment, homework, or a test.
25．According to the passage, getting along well with your teachers will make you ________.
A．have no problems with study
B．get a better seat in the classroom
C．get the best scores in the exams
D．have more pleasant time in the classroom
26．The underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph, refers to ________.
A．the happy time you have in the classroom
B．getting along very well with classmates
C．a better relationship between you and your teacher
D．the disappearance of personality differences
27．Which of the following can be filled in the blank?
A．if you fulfill（履行）your basic responsibilities as a student
B．if you are thought of as a good student
C．if you know some basic social skills
D．if you are easygoing and helpful
28．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．The importance of friendship in schools.
B．The importance of a good relationship with your teachers.
C．Studying skills for students.
D．Useful skills to get along well with your teachers.
C
Pets are popular. They’re good listeners, they encourage us to exercise, and they’re always on our side when we argue with others. They can bring people comfort and pleasure.
But it is important to keep in mind that pets can carry diseases that can make you sick. Washing your hands often — especially after you touch, feed, or clean up a pet — is the best way to keep yourself healthy and prevent the spread of disease. Be sure to clean your fingernails carefully every time you wash.
You also can protect your health by wearing gloves while cleaning animal cages or cat litter boxes. Avoid washing your pet in the bathtub（浴缸）, but if you do, always disinfect（消毒）the tub immediately afterward.
Be sure to bring your pet to the hospital for examinations every two weeks or month and whenever your pet is sick or injured.
You can do a few other things to keep yourself and your pet healthy. Only give your pet food that has been planned ahead for them. It’s not a good idea to share your food with your pet. Human food（like chocolate）can make animals sick. Never feed your pet raw （生的）meat because it can carry germs（细菌）that cause serious illness.
And funny as it can be to see your dog or cat drinking from the toilet, don’t let pets do this. It’s bad for your pet’s health! Give them clean, fresh water to drink at all times.
Never give milk to cats. The only milk an animal should drink is from its mother. Cow’s milk is not for pets, especially for cats, as it makes them sick.
Finally, some animals aren’t pets. Don’t take in a wild or abandoned（被抛弃的）animal as a pet because it may have diseases that could make you or your family sick. Instead, turn to an animal rescue group that is trained in helping sick or abandoned animals.
29．The first paragraph mainly tells us that pets can ________.
A．be great friends B．bring us pleasure
C．help us keep healthy D．do harm to us
30．The underlined word “it” in Para. 7 refers to “________”．
A．the cow B．the mother cat
C．cow’s milk D．mother cat’s milk
31．Which is the RIGHT way to feed your pet?
A．Sharing your chocolate with your dog.
B．Letting your dog drink from the toilet.
C．Feeding your little cat with raw meat.
D．Giving your cat cooked fish.
32．According to the text, when you meet an abandoned dog, you should ________.
A．call an animal rescue group
B．bring it back to your home
C．give it first aid in time
D．help to find its owner
D
Are you scared about moving up to senior high school？It can be a new experience, but you shouldn’t worry. We’ve put together a guide on how to survive the first week.
You’re not alone
Remember everybody else in your year is in the same boat. They may not realize it, but they’re just as nervous as you are. Moving to senior high is an opportunity, not a problem. Things are different and all you need to do is be polite and learn the new rules.
Teachers are ready to help
If you’re unsure what to do or are worried about anything, then you had better ask for help. Teachers are probably the best people to turn to as they’re experienced in helping new students. Some senior high schools also have a “friends system”. If your school has this, then you will be paired with an older student. They will look out for you and help you if you have any problems or questions.
All change
There are lots of differences between junior high school and senior high school. You’ll have a homework diary or a student planner. You will have your lessons with different teachers in different rooms. You will have homework for different subjects on different days, so make sure you get organized. Make sure you have a copy of your school timetable written down so you know which rooms your classes are in and on which days you will have your different subjects.
Other points
If you’ve got an older brother or sister at the school, then ask them for advice.
Be yourself! It sounds simple, but people will know you much better if you just act naturally.
Having early nights makes a difference and you’ll find it easier to get up in the morning!
33．Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?
A．Other students have similar feelings to yours.
B．Other students have to learn boating with you.
C．Other students will help you solve your problems.
D．Other students will teach you politeness and new rules.
34．The new students turn to teachers first when having problems because ________.
A．teachers won’t blame them as parents do
B．teachers are good at helping solve problems
C．teachers are equal to every student
D．parents are too busy to help them
35．What’s the purpose of the passage?
A．To tell students the importance of learning.
B．To warn students not to ignore friendship in senior high.
C．To make a difference when moving up to senior high.
D．To help new students to get used to life in senior high.
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。

As we “happen to be” the best creature in the world, it’s our duty to look after other species （物种）．Here are some points which might help to protect wildlife.
Join organizations like Greenpeace and World Wildlife Fund. They have devoted themselves to protecting the earth and its animals. Many volunteers join organizations like these and work for the environment. 36．________
37．________ Don’t buy something made from ivory（象牙）and things like this. Baby seals （海豹）are hunted for their skin, as it is used to make expensive coats. Don’t buy them.
38．________ You can write a heartfelt and logical（合理的）letter to the government stating your ideas about this problem and how it can be solved.
Recycle（回收利用）and reuse. It will reduce the need to have more raw materials to produce something. 39．________ And wild animals’home will not be destroyed.
Governments should create more safe zones and national parks for wild animals. 40．________ Governments should apply strict laws to stop hunting.
I hope this post was helpful. Share your views about this issue and let your voice be heard.
A．Let your voice be heard.
B．Stop hunting for pleasure.
C．As a result, fewer trees will be cut down.
D．You can build a bird house and feed local birds.
E．Refuse fur coats and medicines made from rare animals.
F．You can find some organizations like these and join them.
G．There they will be able to move freely without worrying about hunters.
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。

I’d been proud that I’d never lost my cellphone until my husband Jack got a call one evening.
We went to visit a friend in hospital last year. When Jack’s __41__ rang, it was my mother calling from my __42__. She asked if I had __43__ my mobile. I checked my purse. It was __44__！
I used Jack’s phone to call my number. Then a boy, whom I’ll call Rhys, __45__ it. “I found your phone！” he said, excitedly. “I have been trying to find you, but __46__ it was getting late, I decided to leave. ” He gave me the address of a __47__ near his home.
Later that evening, I went to __48__ him there. I didn’t dare to go __49__，worrying this was some cheater. So Jack came along. After __50__ 10 km, we got to the coffee shop which Rhys __51__.
My __52__ were gone. Rhys was just a young boy. “How did you__53__ my mum？”I asked. He __54__ that when he found my mobile by the roadside, he started calling people in my list of contacts（联系人）．But all they __55__ was my mobile phone number — which didn’t __56__. He’d called many names, starting with the letter A．Finally he got Adam, one of my friends, who __57__ my house.
I was __58__ to get my phone back with all the contacts, messages and photos I could have lost forever. I was so __59__ to Rhys and offered him some money, but he __60__.
As we drove back, we praised Rhys for his honesty.
41．A．electric car B．mobile phone
C．radio D．doorbell
42．A．hospital B．company
C．school D．home
43．A．found B．changed
C．lost D．bought
44．A．gone B．new
C．busy D．broken
45．A．accepted B．returned C．got D．answered 46．A．before B．because C．after D．if 47．A．coffee shop B．post office C．hotel D．supermarket 48．A．follow B．meet C．catch D．punish 49．A．slowly B．back C．alone D．finally 50．A．driving B．running C．walking D．riding 51．A．talked about B．looked for C．heard of D．knew about 52．A．difficulties B．fears C．diseases D．hopes 53．A．remember B．know C．tell D．understand 54．A．realized B．repeated C．explained D．believed 55．A．had B．noticed C．expected D．finished 56．A．happen B．matter C．help D．fit 57．A．called B．visited C．shared D．sold 58．A．sorry B．glad C．sad D．proud 59．A．useful B．strange C．grateful D．polite
60．A．missed B．appeared
C．agreed D．refused
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45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 Red Cross is an international organization whose task is to stop suffering. They don’t care about the people’s race, nationality, religion or political__61__（believe）. They help anyone who needs help.
The story of the Red Cross begins with Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman who__62__（see）a battle in 1895 in Italy. After the battle, 40,000 soldiers were dead__63__injured, but there was no one to take care of them. Dunant worked for three days helping them.
When he returned to Switzerland, he wrote a book about his experience. The leaders of many countries read his book and wanted to do something. As a result, the Red Cross__64__（establish）in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863．It was an organization__65__would help all the people affected.
In 1840, there was another Red Cross meeting in Geneva, an American woman__66__（name）Clare Barton wanted the Red Cross to help people in peace time as well as in wartime. She wanted the Red Cross to get__67__（involve）in disaster relief. Since then, the Red Cross has helped millions of victims of earthquakes and other disasters all around the world.
The Red Cross not only works__68__（worldwide）at big disasters, but also works in the community, __69__（help）victims at small accidents or fires. The Red Cross is clearly fulfilling its task to stop__70__（suffer）in this world.
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（\）画掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

There was a time when Zhang Yi and I was good friends, but now we are like stranger. On his first day in our class two years ago, he had no one to talk. I was the first one to say hello to her, so we became friends. Zhang Yi did well in math or he was always ready to helping me with it. One day last month, I told him about that I would be away from school for two days to see a friend. But he told my father about it and that made me angrily. Now, I know I was wrong. I decide to say sorry for him, because I don’t want to lose so a good friend.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李梅，你的好朋友Susan前不久随父母去了美国，她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。

请你根据以下要点用英语给她写一封电子邮件。

1．学好英语，从而增加和别人交流的机会；
2．多交一些朋友，友情会使她忘记孤独；
3．积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。

注意：1．词数：100词左右；
2．可适当增加细节。

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【答案解析】
第一部分
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第二部分
第一节
语篇解读：不到两岁的小女孩独自推着婴儿车过马路，作者伸手相助，但却遭到小女孩父亲的误解。

21.【答案】选D
22.【解析】细节理解题。

根据文章第一段的“It was Sunday morning and traffic was not heavy. ”可知，D项的描述正确。

23.【答案】选B
24.【解析】推理判断题。

根据文章第二段的“This little girl knew enough to run from a stranger. ”可知，小女孩之所以要跑开是因为她不认识作者。

25.【答案】选D
26.【解析】推理判断题。

根据第三段可知，小女孩的父亲误解了作者在公路上追逐小女孩的行为，所以作者感到非常委屈，气得双手发抖。

故选D项。

27.【答案】选A
28.【解析】推理判断题。

根据最后一段可知，尽管作者没有能够真正“救下”这个小女孩，但她让事情没有往坏的方面发展，并且她对别人的漠然感到失望，所以她认为她的帮助是必要的。

故选A项。

语篇解读：和老师相处融洽不但有利于学习，还可以锻炼你的社交能力，本文教你如何与老师相处。

29.【答案】选D
30.【解析】细节理解题。

由第一、三段可知D项正确。

31.【答案】选C
32.【解析】代词指代题。

结合整句来看，that是指to make the situation better，本段在讲师生之间有了个性冲突后，你该如何做，由此判断出C项正确。

33.【答案】选A
34.【解析】逻辑推理题。

从横线后面所列举出的学生应该履行的一些责任可以看出，如果你履行了这些基本职责的话，即使你不很喜欢那个老师，你也可以和他/她成功相处。

因此A项正确。

35.【答案】选B
36.【解析】主旨大意题。

文章主要讲述了和谐师生关系的重要性。

文章前三段均讨论了其重要性，只是在文章最后提及了学生如果能履行一些基本职责的话，也可能和老师建立良好的关系。

语篇解读：本文从健康的角度讲解了养宠物的正确方法。

37.【答案】选A
38.【解析】段落大意题。

文章第一段通过讲述宠物的各种好处旨在告诉人们宠物可以成为人类极好的朋友。

故A项正确。

39.【答案】选C
40.【解析】代词指代题。

由倒数第二段第二、三句可知，动物只能喝母乳，不能喝牛奶，因为牛奶使它们恶心。

故可推知，此处的it指代牛奶。

41.【答案】选D
42.【解析】细节理解题。

从第五段的“Never feed your pet raw meat because it can carry germs that cause serious illness. ”可知，不要给宠物吃生肉。

故D项的喂食方法正确。

43.【答案】选A
44.【解析】细节理解题。

从最后一段的“. . . turn to an animal rescue group that is trained in helping sick or abandoned animals. ”可知，碰到被遗弃的动物时作者建议向专业人员求助。

故选A项。

语篇解读：本文向刚刚步入高中的学子提出了一些如何适应新的高中学习生活的建议。

45.【答案】选A
46.【解析】句意理解题。

根据第二段的“but they’re just as nervous as you are”可知，别的学生对高中生活的感受也比你好不到哪里去。

故推知，A项为正确答案。

47.【答案】选B
48.【解析】推理判断题。

由第三段的“as they’re experienced in helping new students”可推知，老师们经验丰富，善于帮助解决问题。

49.【答案】选D
50.【解析】写作意图题。

结合第一段的“We’ve put together a guide on how to survive the first week. ”及下文的建议可知，作者的写作意图是帮助刚刚步入高中的学子尽快适应高中的学习生活。

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第三部分
第一节
语篇解读：手机失而复得让作者对捡到她手机的小伙子万分感激。

41.【答案】选B
42.【解析】根据文章大意：小伙子捡到作者的手机后，通过她手机上的号码联系上作者的朋友，然后这位朋友打电话给她的家里，最终作者的母亲给其丈夫打电话才得以联系上作者。

所以此处意为：作者丈夫的“手机（mobile phone）”响起，是她的母亲从“家（home）”打来的。

43.【答案】选D
44.【答案】选C
45.【解析】根据下文的“I checked my purse. ”可知，作者的母亲问她是否把手机“丢（lost）”了，所以她才会检查自己的包。

46.【答案】选A
47.【解析】根据下文的“I used Jack’s phone to call my number. ”可知，作者的手机“丢失（gone）”了，所以她才用丈夫的手机拨打自己的号码。

48.【答案】选D
49.【解析】作者拨打自己的号码，一个男孩“接（answer）”了电话。

answer 在此表示“接（电话）”。

50.【答案】选B
51.【解析】小伙子一直在找作者，但“因为（because）”天有点晚了，所以他决定回家。

52.【答案】选A
53.【解析】根据下一段的“we got to the coffee shop”可知，他们在一家咖啡店见面，所以这个小伙子给了作者自己住所附近的一家“咖啡店（coffee shop）”的地址。

54.【答案】选B
55.【解析】作者后来与小伙子“见面（meet）”去拿回自己的手机。

56.【答案】选C
57.【解析】根据下文的“worrying this was some cheater”可知，她担心对方是一个骗子，因此自己不敢“独自（alone）”去。

58.【答案】选A
59.【解析】文章最后一段中提到“As we drove back . . . ”，这说明作者是开着车去的。

故选A项。

60.【答案】选A
61.【解析】作者最后到达了小伙子“提到（talked about）”的那家咖啡店。

62.【答案】选B
63.【解析】前面提到，由于担心，作者让自己的丈夫一同前去。

但是，从下一句可知，对方只不过是个小伙子，根本不必担心，所以作者的“担心（fears）”消失了。

64.【答案】选C
65.【解析】因为是作者的母亲告诉作者她的手机丢了，所以作者在此问这个小伙子是怎么“告诉（tell）”她的母亲的。

66.【答案】选C
67.【解析】后面的话为这个小伙子“解释（explained）”的内容。

故选C项。

68.【答案】选A
69.【解析】这个小伙子给作者手机上的联系名单打电话（去寻找作者），但他们都只“有（had）”作者的手机号，所以于事无补。

70.【答案】选C
71.【答案】选A
72.【解析】根据上文的“He’d called many names, starting with the letter A．Finally he got Adam, one of my friends”可知，是Adam最后给作者的家里“打电话（called）”。

73.【答案】选B
74.【解析】作者把丢失的手机完好无损地拿回来，所以非常“高兴（glad）”。

75.【答案】选C
76.【解析】手机找回来了，作者非常“感激（grateful）” Rhys，想给他一些钱作为酬谢，但他“拒绝（refused）”了。

77.【答案】选D
第二节61．beliefs62．saw63．or64．was established65．that/which66．named
67．involved68．worldwide69．helping70．suffering
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第一节
第一句：第二个was→were；stranger→strangers
第二句：talk后加with或to
第三句：her→him
第四句：or→and；helping→help
第五句：去掉about
第六句：angrily→angry
第八句：for→to；so→such
第二节
参考范文：
Dear Susan，
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school life in America, but this situation can be easily changed if you take my advice. Firstly, you should work hard at English, which can give you more opportunities to communicate with others. Secondly, why not make some friends？They can help you to know more about America, and friendship can help you to forget your loneliness. Thirdly, it would be a good idea if you take an active part in all kinds of activities, which will help to make life more interesting. By doing this, you will be happier with your new life soon.
I hope you will find these ideas useful.
Yours，
Li Mei 录音材料：
（Text 1）
M：What can I do for you?
W：I want to buy some books on Chinese cooking.
（Text 2）
M：What a pity! I missed the concert yesterday.
W：You were lucky. It couldn’t have been any worse.
（Text 3）
W：How did the children do in the exam?
M：Sally did better than John, but John did better than Sam.
W：Sam should work harder.
（Text 4）
W：We must hurry because the movie will be on in just fifteen minutes.
M：Are you sure? What’s the time now?
W：Ten past seven.
M：Then I’ll drive a little faster.
（Text 5）
M：Do you know what’s on after the news?
W：I think it is Animal World. Do you mind if we watch it?
M：Erm . . . can we watch the basketball match on Channel 5 instead?
W：I don’t care. I’ll do my homework.
（Text 6）
W：Hi, Joe. Have you made a plan for your trip?
M：Yes, first, we’ll go to Hangzhou, then we’ll go to Shanghai, and at last we’ll go to Nanjing.
W：Good. How do you plan on traveling, by air or by train?
M：I want to go by train and return by air.
W：Have you called the travel agency and booked the tickets yet?
M：No, but I’ll do it right away.
（Text 7）
W：What time is it now, Peter?
M：9：30 am.
W：You’re an hour late today. You haven’t been late before. What happened this time?
M：It was raining this morning, and there was a traffic jam.
W：Why didn’t you give me a call?
M：I’m really sorry, Mrs Carey. I should have done that, but my phone ran out of power.
W：Make sure it doesn’t happen again. Now get down to your work. Mr Black wants your report in an hour. He’ll meet you in his office.
（Text 8）
M：Hello, Garden Restaurant, Steve speaking.
W：Oh, hello. Do you have a table for five at 6：30 this Friday? I’m inviting some friends to dinner here.
M：We’re pretty busy on Friday evenings. Actually, we won’t have a table until eight.
W：Eight o’clock is fine. I also want to check something else. Er . . . have you got any Indian food? I have a friend from India.
M：No problem. We have three kinds of Indian dishes on the menu.
W：That’s pretty good.
M：A table for five at eight o’clock. By the way, may I have your name, please?
W：Jessica Lee.
M：OK. Could you tell me your telephone number, please?
W：Yes, 76514392．
（Text 9）
M：Hello, this is Frank speaking. Is that Susan?
W：Hi, Frank. Susan speaking. Glad to get your call. How have you been recently?
M：Fine, thanks. By the way, I’m in London now.
W：Great. Is Jane there with you? I haven’t seen her for years.
M：No. She went to Beijing on business last week. My mom is helping to look after the kids.
W：So how long are you staying here?
M：For a week, and then I’ll go back to New York.
W：Why don’t you stay in London a little longer?
M：I’d like to, but I’m here attending a meeting with my manager, Mr Lee.
W：How about having dinner together tonight?
M：I’m meeting some customers this evening. How about tomorrow?
W：No problem. And then I’ll show you around the city.
M：Great. Shall we meet at six o’clock?
W：OK. See you then.
（Text 10）
My name is Ella, and I’m 16 years old. I’ve been at Park School since I was 12．Park School is a secondary school, about 20 minutes by bike away from my home.
The school begins at 8：45 am. Class teachers meet the class and check who are absent at the beginning of the day. All the students gather together once a week on Fridays. The head teacher speaks to the whole school. Morning lessons begin at 9：05 am. There are three one-hour lessons with a fifteen-minute break between every two lessons.
The lunch break is from 12：30 pm to 1：45 pm. Afternoon lessons begin at 1：50 pm and the school finishes at 4：00 pm.
All students study and take exams in math, science and English. They should also choose one subject from history, geography, French and Spanish. Fortunately, they don’t have exams in every subject.
After-school sports practice and matches are arranged on Wednesday afternoon and Saturday morning. Chess, music, language and theatre clubs also arrange meetings after school. Students should join at least one club and can join as many as they like.
The school has a good record in sports. Last year we were champions in football and tennis, and individual students won prizes for swimming.。