安徽省淮南市2023届高三第一次模拟考试英语含答案

淮南市2023届高三第一次模拟考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷由四个部分组成；第Ⅰ卷为选择题，第Ⅱ卷为非选择题。

2.答题前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上；
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，回答
非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

4.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节,满分30分）
第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What will the woman do for the man?
A.Get him some coffee.
B.Look for his lunch box.
C.Treat him to lunch.
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.A famous photographer.
B.A vacation plan.
C.A great photo.
3.What did Lucy think of her experience?
A.Exhausting.
B.Pleasant.
C.Boring.
4.Where does the conversation take place?
A.In the living room.
B.In the bathroom.
C.In the kitchen.
5.What is the woman's plan for Saturday?
A.Moving house.
B.Celebrating a birthday.
C.Taking Brian out for the day.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、7题。

6.What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Shop assistant and customer.
B.Mother and son
C.A couple.
7.Why will the woman exchange the jacket?
A.It looks ugly.
B.It's not warm enough.
C.It's a bit small.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What is wrong with Mary?
A.She has a fever.
B.She has a chest pain.
C.She has a backache.
9.When is Mary supposed to see Dr.Johnson?
A.At10:00.
B.At10:30.
C.At1:00.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.What do we know about the first house?
A.It's near a farm.
B.It's well-equipped.
C.It's decorated with fruits.
11.What is unnecessary in the second place according to the man?
A.The washing machine.
B.The refrigerator.
C.The swimming pool.
12.Which place will the speakers choose?
A.The first one.
B.The second one.
C.The third one.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.Why is the man going to Hong Kong?
A.For a holiday.
B.For business.
C.For study.
14.What class will the man fly?
A.First class.
B.Business class.
C.Economy class.
15.How much should the man pay for the ticket in total?
A.$830.
B.$870.
C.$900.
16.For what will the man call back?
A.The hotel reservation.
B.The ticket information.
C.The climate in Hong Kong.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.Where is the market now?
A.By the river.
B.Under a car park.
C.In front of a bank.
18.What is sold on Sunday?
A.Old furniture.
B.Local food.
C.Handmade products.
19.What is the special dish in this area?
A.Ice cream.
B.A fish dish.
C.An apple cake.
20.What change has taken place in the harbor area?
A.Fresh fish can be easily bought.
B.The restaurants have moved to the other end.
C.There are fewer restaurants at present.
第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A
If the poems you read as part of the curriculum at school made you think poetry is old-fashioned, has to use fancy language,must always rhyme or is simply out-dated,then you’ll be pleased to know it doesn’t have to do any of these things.
Here are four poets whose work will make you look at poetry in a different and more positive light. Misha Collins
Fans of Misha Collins may know him as Castiel in the TV show Supernatural,but he has never hidden the fact that he also writes st year,he released his first book,Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You.This contains many of his poems that are expressed as simple thoughts and experiences, making them easy to read.
Most are about his wife and are bittersweet because at the end of the book,he reveals that they have parted ways.
Tracy K Smith
Tracy was the winner of the Cave Canem prize for the best first book by an African American poet,with her2003collection,The Body’s Question.
Her poems cover important issues around race,family,transcending from childhood into adulthood and much more.Each is easy to understand and relate to,while at the same time,deeply personal.
Rupi Kaur
Rupi Kaur has connected with a large audience,partly because her collection,Milk and Honey, has been translated into42languages to reach readers throughout the world.Her universal themes of migration,healing,loss,grief and trauma are another reason for her success.
While more traditional poetry also talks about some of these subjects,Kaur's work is brutally honest and hard-hitting in ways that wouldn’t have been acceptable in earlier poetry.
Mel Wardle Woodend
Mel was the poet Laureate of Staffordshire between2019and2022.She has several published collections to her name.This includes two dyslexic-friendly books for children,making poetry more accessible to them.
She also has a collection called Just a Thought,which raises awareness of mental health issues. This topic was rarely discussed at school,so Mel’s work is progressive and inviting to those who may not tick the typical boxes of someone who enjoys poetry.
21.In which book has the poet conveyed his/her mixed feelings of pleasure and pain based on his/her own personal experience?
A.Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You.
B.The Body’s Question.
k and Honey.
D.Just a Thought.
22.What contributes to the popularity of Rupi Kaur’s poems?
A.Themes of romance.
B.Conventional styles.
C.Narrative techniques.
D.Multi-language versions.
23.What feature do the four poets’works share?
A.They are incomprehensible.
B.They are accessible.
C.They are personal.
D.They are rhyming.
B
Two hours west of a perfectly sunny summer’s day in Clackamas,Oregon a foggy breeze awaited me on the Lincoln City coast.After a year of volunteering remotely with Ocean Blue Project,today is a long-awaited beach cleanup.
I didn’t expect to take away more than just trash from the beach cleanup.At first glance,the beach appears clean.However,beach cleanups require much more attention than a quick look over.Within just a couple of hours,71of us volunteers managed to pick up171pounds of debris.Actually,we’ve got much more than that.
Beach cleanups connect us to nature and provide an escape from the world for a little bit.They also provide a learning opportunity outside of the participation part.When you sit over a pile of—let’s face it—garbage,you pick out one by one the pieces left behind by others.You see first hand the impact we’re having on our environment and account for what is left behind the most.Each cigarette butt and plastic bottle sets the tone for how we should be approaching our everyday lives,which is to stop pollution.
Personally,the time spent by the ocean and away from my phone fills me with peace and calmness as I focus my attention only on the moment,looking for the little devils trying to pollute the ocean. With a pound or two less out of the ocean,I always feel a bit more optimistic about the world to come.
This boots-on-the-sand way of making a difference grants me a feeling of accomplishment and purpose.Rather than pondering the dire task of saving the planet or researching and writing ways to do so,I get to physically make a difference.And there’s nothing that can replace that instant gratification of making positive change for your community and your planet.
After the cleanup,my eyes are now expertly trained to spot loose trash and inorganic materials anywhere I step.Imagine what a huge difference we could all make collectively if we simply stopped and picked up that water bottle or wrapper off the ground instead of passing it by.
24.Which of the following can best describe the author’s first beach cleanup with Ocean Blue Project?
A.Effortless and far-reaching.
B.Annoying but rewarding.
C.Painstaking but fruitful.
D.Demanding and inefficient.
25.According to the text,which of the following is the benefit from our doing beach cleanups?
A.Maintaining good physical health.
B.Gaining great insight into oceans.
C.Developing researching ways to save the earth.
D.Improving our mental health.
26.What does the underlined word“gratification”in Paragraph5mean?
A.Satisfaction.
B.Gratitude.
C.Impression.
D.Curiosity.
27.What is the most suitable title for the text?
A.What I’ve Learned from a Beach Cleanup
B.How Well I Performed in a Beach Cleanup
C.How Much Attention a Beach Cleanup Requires
D.Why Volunteering with Ocean Blue Project Matters
C
Reading while traveling is more than pleasurable;it’s a necessity.It means resting our heads against the window while traveling on the subway,train,or bus,and immersing ourselves in distant worlds and other people’s lives.These waves of words help us make the journey seem shorter and distance ourselves from the noise.It can make our journey meaningful and help us to start our working days with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
Reading while traveling brings a unique context to one’s reading.Many people take specific books with them to tie into the places they’re traveling to.Few things are as enjoyable and satisfying as lifting your eyes to find yourself in the very same country,setting,or context that the book is set in.Of course,it isn’t necessary to visit the exact places in a novel in order to experience the sensations that the author is trying to transmit to you.Just the simple fact of being outside the four walls of your house brings new ingredients to reading:sounds,lights,faces,and sensations,among other things.
Reading while traveling improves your ability to concentrate.The truth is that not all people are able to concentrate on a book while they’re traveling.Our urban world is noisy.However,it’s interesting to note that those who have become used to reading while traveling have developed unique concentration and focusing skills.The ability to read,understand,and visualize other worlds and plots is a skill that can be applied to many other areas in life.
Reading,which is a ticket that transports you to places far beyond your physical destination,is a portable pastime.You don’t have to be in bed or on the couch in order to be able to enjoy a book. Reading while traveling is a great way to make the most of your time,thereby turning those moments of inactivity into very active ones for your brain.The only danger that we could point out is that you may get so immersed in your book that you might miss your stop!
28.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?
A.Leaning against the window is recommended.
B.Words can keep readers distanced from the world.
C.Enjoying a book makes sufferings from noise pleasant.
D.Reading helps travelers absorbed in another world.
29.How do you feel when you are exploring the places you have read about in person?
A.Lost.
B.Uneasy.
C.Sensitive.
D.Overjoyed.
30.What can we learn about those who are accustomed to reading while traveling?
A.They can’t bear being in a noisy atmosphere.
B.They are unlikely to be distracted at work.
C.They can hardly keep focused on anything else.
D.They tend to be bookish and unrealistic.
31.What can be concluded about reading while traveling from the last paragraph?
A.It partly replaces physical exercise.
B.It can boost travelers’brain health.
C.It keeps you from missing stops.
D.It requires a favorable environment.
D
The world's top climate scientists of the IPCC have just released a landmark report,warning about the future of the planet.The headline—burning fossil fuels is already heating up the planet faster than anything the world has seen in2,000years.
The IPCC is a U.N.body of195member states that assesses the science related to the climate crisis on behalf of governments every few years.This is the group that defines the scientific consensus.Hundreds of scientists work on a series of reports,which take years to produce. Governments have to sign off on them.And this one is just the latest big reassessment of the climate that the IPCC has done,but it's the first one that is done in eight years.It also has the clearest,most confident conclusions that have ever been seen in an IPCC report.
According to the report,the greenhouse gases that we have already put into the air have warmed up the planet so far by almost2o F compared to the pre-industrial times.This warming trend appears to be accelerating as the greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere.And if we keep burning fossil fuels,by2100—so within the lifetime of a child that's born today—the planet could be5to7o F hotter.
And one new thing in this report is that it tries to put numbers on what that means.So,for instance, they say heat waves so extreme used to only happen once every50years.Now they're happening almost five times more often.Extreme droughts could double or four times in frequency.In some cases, extreme storms could become three times more frequent and drop30%more rainfall in a day.
The scientists say preventing the worst effects will demand a U-turn away from use of fossil fuels. And it depends on us collectively.If every country,every business shifts away from burning gas,coal and oil over the next30years or so,we could probably limit this warming trend to a total of less than 3.5o F.
32.What’s the author’s probable purpose of introducing the IPCC in Paragraph2?
A.To make its work better known.
B.To respect the scientists’commitment.
C.To make the report more convincing.
D.To appreciate its great achievements.
33.What do you think of the current warming according to the report?
A.It results from extreme weather.
B.It is running out of fossil fuels.
C.It is badly speeding up.
D.There is no way to slow it down.
34.How do the scientists support their conclusion in the report?
A.By defining scientific consensus.
B.By using statistics and inference.
C.By quoting authority figures.
D.By modeling climate change.
35.What do the scientists expect people to do?
A.Make joint efforts to stop the use of fossil fuels.
B.Take positive attitudes to our planet’s future.
C.Follow the global warming trend collectively.
D.Develop new approaches to using fossil fuels.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

Many of us use longer words in place of shorter ones.People think,if I can show that I have a good vocabulary,I'll sound smarter.36So what can you do to sound smarter?Speak clearly and directly.And follow these tips.
37If you're interviewing for a job,review the posting and take advantage of the whole information on the Internet about your potential company.If you're attending a staff meeting,check the agenda.Going on a date?Plan some talking points,even if they're just about some favorite TV shows or movies.Feeling prepared will put you at ease,and that will boost your confidence.
Make eye contact.If someone looks at you while you're talking,you're more likely to think he or she is smart.Good eye contact means the other person is responsive to what you are doing or saying. 38
Strike a power pose.How open or closed your posture is conveys how open or closed you are to others.Openness can convey confidence.39Research has shown that holding these postures for just two minutes can lower stress and increase feelings of power.
Avoid pauses.Confidence is as noticeable in your voice as it is in your body language.As you have probably noticed from watching any public event or business meeting,the"winner"of the talk is usually the person who speaks most energetically and fluently.40If you are unconvinced by your own ideas,why should the rest of the room be convinced?
A.Plan ahead.
B.Feel prepared.
C.Frequently stopping for a while make you sound unsure of yourself.
D.The problem with this plan is that it can easily go wrong.
E.The confidence displayed on a person is the key to his success.
F.If he doesn’t respond,maybe it means what you’re saying is dull.
G.Sit up straight and leave your arms widely spread on the table or at your sides.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

“Whenever I am in a group of people,I feel like everyone knows what to say except me.When I try to join in,I get anxious and have a struggle41words.This happens at parties or meetings and I feel42—as if I were being interviewed for a job.People think I am a loner.Maybe I am?”
Individuals experiencing this type of social43often avoid eye contact,because it makes them feel44and judged.The feelings of awkwardness and not fitting in with others are often frustrating.It prevents these individuals from defending and45for themselves in social environments,though they may be46at holding on to their opinions in environments that are focused on a task rather than47.
Fitting into groups of people requires48.You need to be interested in the topics that others in the group are interested in and talk about them the way they do.Becoming a part of these groups requires that you49some of your individuality in order to accept others’50and values.
Some individuals are like chameleon(变色龙)in that they51pick up the patterns of different groups and52themselves accordingly.For them,this is automatic and they don’t even come to the53that they are changing themselves to fit into groups.If you are one of those people who feels54in most social group settings,it may be because you55changing the way you think in order to feel part of a group and this shouldn’t be a weakness or a failure.
41.A.reading B.pronouncing C.seeing D.writing
42.A.exposed B.ignored C.considered D.judged
43.A.status B.discomfort C.event D.response
44.A.transparent B.urgent C.frustrated D.disappointed
45.A.insisting on B.breaking down C.sticking up D.taking over
46.A.creative B.effective C.attractive D.tentative
47.A.contribution B.requirement C.assignment D.socialization
48.A.attention B.honesty C.affection D.agreement
49.A.sacrifice B.give C.examine D.present
50.A.hobbies B.approaches C.views D.promises
51.A.naturally B.partly C.vaguely D.merely
52.A.explain B.support C.help D.accommodate
53.A.conclusion B.awareness C.decision D.point
54.A.attached B.removed C.disconnected D.connected
55.A.resist B.allow C.miss D.suggest
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sanfu medicinal patch,is a bandage made of traditional Chinese herbal medicine.Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)believe that receiving Sanfutie during the56(hot)summer days is an effective way57(solve)winter ills in summer such as coughs,asthma and arthritis.
58treatment is based on the TCM principle of yin and yang,which59(believe)the balance of both elements in the body is vital for good health.Sanfutie contains a paste of herbs that are "hot"in nature,and when60(apply)to specific acupuncture points,usually61the back and neck,they replenish the yang elements.
These patches have been used in TCM62the earliest recorded times,according to Huangdi Neijing,more than2,000years ago,the time-tested textbook for TCM practitioners.Sanfu patch treatment became extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911)and63(indicate)a revival and an increasing reliance on the traditional Chinese herbal medicine in recent years with more 64(patient)turning to TCM treatment.Experts point out that“winter sickness summer governance”efficacy is not immediate,many diseases need65(they)continuous treatment for3 years or longer to bear fruit.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华。

你的英国好友Allen来信询问他是否应该参加志愿者工作。

请你写封邮件告知他你的想法。

内容包括：
1.阐明观点；
2.阐述原因；
3.重申观点。

注意：
1.词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。

第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Jack tossed(抛，扔)the papers on my desk—his eyebrows knit(皱眉)into a straight line as he glared at me.
“What’s wrong?”I asked.
He pointed at the proposal.“Next time you want to change anything,ask me first,”He said, turning on his heels and leaving me in anger.
How dare he treat me like that,I thought.I had changed one long sentence,and corrected grammar, something I thought I was paid to do.
It’s not that I hadn’t been warned.Other women who had worked my job before me called Jack names I couldn’t repeat.One coworker took me aside the first day.“He’s personally responsible for two different secretaries leaving the firm,”she whispered.
As the weeks went by,I grew to hate Jack.His actions made me question much that I believed in, such as turning the other cheek and loving your enemies.I prayed about the situation,but to be honest, I wanted to put Jack in his place,not like him.
One day another of his episodes left me in tears.I stormed into his office,prepared to lose my job if needed,but not before I let the man know how I felt.I opened the door and Jack glanced up.“What?”he asked abruptly.
Suddenly I knew what I had to do.After all,he deserved it.
I sat across from him and said calmly,“Jack,the way you’ve been treating me is wrong.I’ve never had anyone speak to me that way.As a professional,it’s wrong,and I can’t allow it to continue.”
Jack snickered(暗笑)nervously and leaned back in his chair.I closed my eyes briefly.God help me,I prayed.
“I want to make you a promise.I will be a friend,”I said.“I will treat you as you deserve to be treated,with respect and kindness.You deserve that.Everybody does.That’s what friends do.”I slipped out of the chair and closed the door behind me.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Jack avoided me the rest of the week.
One year later,one day after my surgery for breast cancer,Jack stood awkwardly in the doorway of my small,darkened hospital room.
淮南市2023届高三第一次模拟考试
参考答案
第一部分:听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5:CCBCB6-10:BCBBA11-15:CBBCC16-20:ABCCB
第二部分:阅读理解（每小题2.5分,满分50分）
21-25:ADBCD26-30:AADDB31-35:BCCBA36-40:DAFGC
第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45:BDBAC46-50:BDDAC51-55:ADBCA
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.hottest57.to solve58.The59.believes60.applied
61.on62.since63.has indicated64.patients65.their
第四部分:写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节
Dear Allen,
Greatly delighted to hear from you,I’d like very much to recommend you to do volunteer work.
Firstly,doing volunteer work allows you to be closely exposed to all walks of life,which enables you to gain a deep insight into the community.Furthermore,your communication skills and interpersonal relationships are bound to be well developed when you are becoming a good listener and a considerate caregiver.Undoubtedly,you will find a better version of yourself through volunteering.
Therefore,I do hope you can sign up for volunteer work.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
[参考范文]
Jack avoided me the rest of the week.Proposals and letters appeared on my desk while I was at lunch,and my corrected versions were not seen again.I brought cookies to the office one day and left one on his desk.Another day I left a note.“Hope your day is going great,”it read.Over the next few weeks,Jack reappeared.He was reserved,but there were no other episodes.Every time I saw Jack in the hall,I smiled at him.
One year later,one day after my surgery for breast cancer,Jack stood awkwardly in the doorway of my small,darkened hospital room.I waved him in with a smile.He walked over to my bed and placed a bundle beside me.Inside the package lay several bulbs of tulips.I didn’t understand.He shuffled his feet,then cleared his throat.“If you plant them when you get home,
they’ll come up next spring.You’ll see the colors I picked out for you.”He turned and left without another word.Tears clouded my eyes.For ten years,I have watched those red-and-white striped tulips push their way through the soil every spring.In a moment when I prayed for just the right word,a man with very few words said all the right things.After all,that’s what friends do.听力原文：
Text1
M:I can’t find my lunch box anywhere.I know I had it when I arrived.
W:Never mind.I will treat you today at that cafe across the street.
Text2
W:The picture is well designed.
M:I took it on my vacation last year.
W:Really?I didn’t know you are such a great photographer!
Text3
M:Lucy,I’ve been looking for you.Where have you been?
W:I went to help watch my sister’s three daughters.
M:That must have been exhausting.
W:That’s what I’d expected,but it turned out that we had a great time together.
Text4
W:Darling,could you please pass me the sugar,please?I’m trying to bake the cake.
M:All right.I’ll also turn the oven on so that it gets warmed up.
Text5
W:What’s the matter with you,Jack?
M:Brian phoned me today.He was wondering whether I could help him move house on Saturday. W:I’d rather you didn’t.It’s Mum’s birthday and I thought we could take her out for the day. Text6
W:Let’s take a look at the winter e on over here,honey.
M:It’s kind of warm.
W:It is.That’s why I bought it for you.This will be a perfect jacket for the wintertime when it’s very cold.Hmm…it’s kind of small.I must have bought the wrong size.I’m sure the store has others.
M:I look silly!
W:You’re growing so fast,Jack.I guess I’ll have to exchange it.
M:Can I take it off?I’m hot!
W:Sure.
Text7
M:What’s the matter,Mary?What are you looking for?
W:My jacket.I’ve made an appointment with Dr.Johnson.
M:Do you have a fever?
W:No,I don’t think so,but I have a pain in my chest.I am afraid I have to leave now.It’s ten already.Thirty minutes left.Bye.
M:Bye.I hope it’s nothing serious.
Text8
W:OK,we’ve decided to rent a vacation home.I think we have two choices.The first place is a small house near a farm where there are many fruits.
M:Really?
W:Yeah.And you can eat as much fruit as you want.Oh,but wait,it looks pretty simple.There is no washing machine or refrigerator,not even a TV!
M:Oh no!What are we going to do without a TV?That’s terrible!What’s our second choice? W:It’s on the sunny side of the island.A lovely place with a big swimming pool.It’s three blocks away from the ocean.
M:Who needs a swimming pool?I mean,it’s only three blocks from the ocean.
W:I see your point.Well,the second place does have everything,washing machine,TV…
M:That’s OK.The most important is that we need the swimsuit.Let’s go with the second choice. W:Okay.
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W:Hello!Dolores speaking…
M:Ah yes,hello.I’d like to enquire about flights to Hong Kong from Kennedy airport in New York,please.I’m off to a conference at the end of the month—Thursday22nd until Tuesday27th. Could you tell me about the flight availability and prices?
W:Certainly.Do you want to go economy,business or first class?
M:Well,I’d like to go first class,but unfortunately I’ll have to go economy—company rules,you see.
W:Yes,sure,I understand.How many of you will be traveling?
M:Ah,it’s just me.
W:Okay,so that’s one seat…economy…New York—Kennedy to Hong Kong Airport.
M:And how much will that be?
W:Let me see.Well,that’ll be$830.
M:Right,and does that include airport tax?
W:No,tax is another$70on top of that.
M:Okay.And I’d like to book a hotel room too,for the full five nights.Could you check if the Regency Hotel has any rooms free?
W:Yes,they do.
M:And is there a discount rate for conference delegates?
W:Yes,here is.I think it’s10%but I can check that for you.
M:Okay.Do you mind if I book it provisionally for now and I’ll call you back later to confirm?I just need to check one or two details.
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M:Today I’m going to tell you about local food and eating out.Well,most of us buy our food in supermarkets these days but we’re very lucky to have a wonderful market here.It was at first in front of the bank but at the beginning of the twentieth century it was moved to a place by the river. When the new shopping center was built in the1960s,it found a home under the two-storey car park where it still is.
The market is now open six days a week.From Tuesday to Saturday you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables as well as various sea foods.But on Sunday,you’ll find a different market,where local people sell what they have made—things like bags,cards,clothes.During the weekdays,there are shops selling old furniture.
People often ask what our local dish is.Our fish is good of course but there isn’t one particular dish that stands out.What we do have is an apple cake that isn’t really made anywhere else. There’s a new cafe:Barton’s,which bakes them fresh and serves them with homemade ice cream.
Now every morning local fishermen sell their day’s catch.They’ve been doing that for long but the harbor looks very different from a few years ago.Most of the restaurants used to be at the far end,but that part was redeveloped and the restaurants have to move to the other end.。