河北省唐山市滦南一中高三英语12月月考试题新人教版

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. Why does the woman come to talk with the man?
A. To take a test.
B. To get a job.
C. To buy things.
2. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman prefers going out.
B. The woman will make the decision.
C. The man would rather stay at home.
3. Where does the woman want to go?
A. The zoo.
B. The traffic light.
C. A shopping center.
4. What does the man think of the lecture?
A. It was interesting.
B. It was far beyond his understanding.
C. It was long but easy to understand.
5. What does the woman probably look like in the picture?
A. She looks thinner.
B. She looks fatter.
C. She looks taller.
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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8题。

6. What’s the most probable relationship between t he two speakers?
A. Lovers.
B. Classmates.
C. Colleagues.
7. What do we know about the woman?
A. She is slimmer than last year.
B. She is slightly fatter than last year.
C. She likes the red dress very much.
8. How often does the woman plan to go to the gym?
A. Every day.
B. Every two days.
C. Every week.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11题。

9. How many lost bags did the man receive yesterday?
A. 38.
B. 28.
C. 24.
10. What do we know about the woman’s bag?
A. It’s small.
B. It has a zip(拉链).
C. It has a pocket on the front.
11. What is in the woman’s bag?
A. A toy.
B. A pet.
C. Some books.
听下面一段对话，回答第12至第14题。

12. Why does the woman warn the man to eat up the food?
A. Because he used to leave food unfinished.
B. Because he is particular about food.
C. Because there is a new rule on dining in the school.
13. What does the man think of the new rule?
A. He thinks highly of it.
B. He doesn’t take it seriously.
C. He looks down upon it.
14. What is the punishment for those who often waste food?
A. Cleaning up the canteen next day.
B. Cleaning up the bowls and plates.
C. Cleaning up the tables and chairs.
听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17题。

15. Which film does Sally want to watch on Tuesday?
A. Shrek.
B. Harry Potter.
C. High School Musical.
16. Why couldn’t Sally come to watch the film on Saturday afternoon?
A. Her sister doesn’t like that film.
B. She has to attend a birthday party.
C. She will have lunch with her friends.
17. When will Teen Detectives be on?
A. At 8:30 p.m.
B. At 6:30 p.m.
C. At 4:30 p.m.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。

18. What can be found on the announcement board in the local stores?
A. Some funny stories.
B. Some service information.
C. Some entertainment news.
19. What does it require to look for a job according to the passage?
A. Knowing what kind of work you want to do.
B. Knowing what job pays the most.
C. Knowing what kind of job is easy.
20. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Companies often put job information in local shops.
B. Susan W. Miller is good at helping people in choosing their career.
C. California Career Services mainly serves university students.
第二部分英语知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节单选填空 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21. —David, I’ve looked through your plan. Could I make some suggestions?
— ________
A. It’s my pleasure.
B. Go right ahead.
C. With pleasure.
D. Take it easy.
22. It’s important for graduates to find a proper job, ________ in which they can
bring their potential into full play.
A. that
B. what
C. one
D. the one
23. After hours of searching, our patience was finally ________ and we found the lost kid.
A. rewarded
B. awarded
C. required
D. balanced
24. —Hi, Mike, are you busy now?
—Not really. I _______ my work, a nd I’m going to see a movie online.
A. did
B. have been doing
C. had done
D. have done
25. New York is such a large city that you won’t know enough about it ______ you
live there for half a year.
A. as if
B. now that
C. even if
D. so that
26. —Do you think it wise for parents to do everything for their children?
—No, that’s ______ they are mistaken.
A. when
B. where
C. what
D. how
27. Not only ________ a school for his hometown that year, but ________ a helping
hand to the people in one of the flooded areas.
A. he built; he lent
B. he built; did he lend
C. did he build; he lent
D. did he build; did he lend
28. In spite of the financial problems ________ them, they still go ahead with the experiment.
A. surrounding
B. surrounded
C. to surround
D. surround
29. _______ happened to be no one in the building when the fire broke out.
A. It
B. This
C. That
D.
There
30. Don’t forget to return yo ur room key to the front desk when you ________ of the hotel.
A. check out
B. turn out
C. hang out
D. drop out
31. It wasn’t very nice weather. It was ________ foggy.
A. plenty of
B. sort of
C. a kind of
D.
a bit of
32. —What does the sign over there say?
—No person ______ enter the area without official permission.
A. will
B. may
C. might
D. shall
33. It is reported that our government is developing _____ detailed plan to solve
____ problem of heavy traffic.
A. the; the
B. a; 不填
C. a; the
D. 不填; the
34. —How is your trip to America?
—Great. I was helped by an organization. Otherwise, I ________ it.
A. wouldn’t afford
B. wouldn’t have afforded
C. hadn’t afforded
D. didn’t afford
35. There is another way for us to look at this situation, ______ may seem more acceptable.
A. what
B. that
C. where
D. which
第二节完形填空 (共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分)
John, an academically excellent young man, went to apply for a management position in a big company. The director did the last 36 .
The director asked, “Who paid for your school fees?” John answered, “My 37 did. When I was young, my father 38 .” Then he continued, “ 39 was your mother?” John answered, “My mother worked as a 40 cleaner.” Hearing this, the director asked John to 41 his hands. John reached out his hands that were 42 and perfect. The director said, “I have a 43 . When you go home, clean your mother’s hands and see me tomorrow.”
John felt 44 but did it. His tears fell 45 he cleaned his mother’s hands. He noticed for the first time that her hands were so 46 . Also John 47 that it was this pair of hands that washed clothes every day to 48 him. After cleaning his mother’s hands, John 49 washed all the remaining clothes for her.
Next day, John went to the director’s office. Tears in eyes, John was asked to 50 his feelings. “Now I know what is 51 . Without my mother, there wouldn’t be the 52 me today. By helping my mother, I see how 53 it is to get something done. I have also come to know the value of family relationship.”
The director smiled, “This is what I am 54 . I want a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others and a person who 55 put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.”
36. A. farewell B. job C. try D. interview
37. A. tutor B. step-father C. mother D. brother
38. A. passed away B. died away C. died out D. passed by
39. A. How B. What C. Who D. Where
40. A. carpet B. floor C. window D. clothes
41. A. turn B. show C. wave D. shake
42. A. clumsy B. dirty C. strong D. smooth
43. A. request B. question C. wish D. choice
44. A. embarrassed B. frightened C. confused D. inspired
45. A. before B. as C. since D. until
46. A. slim B. warm C. soft D. rough
47. A. realized B. believed C. insisted D. wondered
48. A. sacrifice B. serve C. satisfy D. support
49. A. modestly B. happily C. quietly D. gently
50. A. improve B. describe C. awaken D. hide
51. A. cooperation B. appreciation C. qualification D. communication
52. A. wealthy B. famous C. humorous D. successful
53. A. firm B. exciting C. tough D. crazy
54. A. looking for B. looking through C. looking at D. looking into
55. A. shan’t B. needn’t C. can’t D. won’t
第三部分阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
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They only got engaged (订婚) on Saturday, but it seems that Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes are planning on marrying in March. The pop stars are eager to tie the knot in just ten weeks in order for their big day to coincide with their birthdays. Rochelle, who will turn 23 on March 21, and Marvin, who will celebrate his 27th birthday a few days earlier on March 18, are both keen to turn the events into one big celebration. According to the Daily Star, the couple think it is the perfect excuse to have one huge party.
“After getting engaged this Christmas, Rochelle and Marvin didn’t waste any time in thinking about dates,” a source told the newspaper. The couple obviously came to an agreement that they would like to be married by the summer, and then the subject of their birthdays came up. “Rochelle has been telling her friends how excited she is and that she loves the birthday idea,” the source continued, “she thinks combining the events will make it the most amazing three-way celebration ever.”
JLS star Marvin proposed (求婚) to Rochelle during a festive break in Antigua, and The Saturdays singer was keen to announce the news as soon as possible. “It’s official Marvin proposed 2 me 2day, wanted 2 tell u b4 some1 else did! So excited 2 b Mrs Humes.” she tweeted (微博留言) on December 31. She also posted a photo of her and her husband-to-be in which she flashes her £45,000 heart-shaped diamond engagement ring.
56. Rochelle Wiseman and Marvin Humes want to get married in March ___________.
A. to celebrate both their wedding and birthdays
B. to make their wedding different from others
C. to satisfy the curiosity of their fans
D. to please their parents and relatives
57. We learn from the passage that the engaged couple __________.
A. probably arranged the wedding in January
B. decided to get married shortly after they got engaged
C. made up a perfect excuse for their marriage
D. both worked for the Daily Star
58. The numbers “2, 4, 1” and letters “u, b” in the underlined sentence probably
mean __________.
A. two, four, one; you, be
B. to, four, first; use, bee
C. two, for; one; you; bee
D. to, fore, one; you, be
59. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Marvin bought his wife-to-be a gold ring.
B. The will-be couple were born on the same day.
C. The wedding is supposed to take place in March.
D. The bride-to-be is 4 years older in fact.
The reasons why teacher’s status is low in the present society are complex. No matter how “s acred (神圣)” a profession is, there are certainly some black sheep in it. They are the ones who have spoilt the good reputation of teachers.
Another reason is that eastern traditional virtues and manners are being destroyed. Thus, students no longer pay great respect to their teachers.
It could also be due to the little chance of promotion that the teaching profession
offers. This directly affects the quality of teachers. In the eyes of the public, teachers are those who graduated with average or even poor results while those who come out with flying colors are always unwilling to teach.
The declin e of teacher’s status has some connection with their success in education and education has much to do with the future of the nation and individuals. Therefore, it is our immediate task to upgrade the teacher’s status.
60. The passage mainly talks about _________.
A. respecting teachers
B. teachers’ education
C. teachers’ status
D. teachers’ quality
61. ______ reasons are mentioned for the falling of teachers’ status in the passage.
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
62. The term “black sheep” in the fourth paragraph refers to someone ______ in
a group.
A. who brings in good fame
B. who is regarded as a failure
C. who behaves differently from others
D. who is weak in character
63. The underlined par t “come out with flying colors” in the last but one paragraph
probably means________.
A. graduate with honors
B. have high intelligence
C. prefer color painting
D. change jobs often
C
Margaret Murdock’s father was a Kansas state rifle (步枪) champion, so both she and her sister took up the sport. When Murdock attended Kansas State in the early 1960s, by competing on the men’s rifle team, she won her varsity letter, an award earned in the United States for excellence in school activities.
In 1976 she became the first woman to represent the U.S. on its Olympic shooting team. At the end of the small-bore three position competition, Murdock was tied with Lanny Bassham, the team captain. Bassham requested a tie-breaking shoot-off, but Olympic rules forbade it; instead, Bassham was awarded the gold medal because he had scored three “100s” to Murdock’s two.
During the medal ceremony, Lanny pulled Margaret up from the silver pedestal (台) to stand with him during the national anthem to indicate that she deserved the gold as much as he.
To real cyclists, 100-mile events are kid stuff. They consider events like the Race Across America (RAAM)—a 2,950 mile cross-country ride—to be a real competition.
Seana Hogan of San Jose, California, has won the female division of RAAM an amazing six times, and her finish times in each case usually placed her in the top 15 finishers overall.
Cycling in this event requires about 20 hours of continuous pedaling per day, up hills (a combined total of about 82,000 feet of climbing), down valleys and in all weather.
Hogan holds the record for the San Francisco to Los Angeles race (beating even the best men’s time) and was the overall winner of the 1995 Furnace Creek 508, which runs from Valencia through Death Valley to Twentynine Palms.
64. What does the underlined phrase “was tied with” mean?
A. was busy with
B. was fastened to
C. was left behind
D. had the same score with
65. Bassham was awarded the gold medal because ____________.
A. he beat Murdock in the tie-breaking shoot-off
B. Murdock was forbidden to attend the competition
C. he scored one more “100s” than Murdock
D. the competition was one for men only
66. Seana Hogan succeeded in the following events EXCEPT___________.
A. RAAM six times
B. 100-mile events
C. the San Francisco to Los Angeles race
D. the 1995 Furnace Creek 508
D
Chris Willis, 47, tipped the scales at 27st (约172公斤) following a lifetime of fry-ups, takeaways and pork pies. The painter and decorator had to take long pauses just to climb the stairs or walk a few yards. But overweight Chris turned to dieting
when realizing he was too fat to play with his ten-year-old daughter, Sophie, who had a passion for running.
The determined dad cut out all the fatty foods and began exercising. He now weighs 16st (约105公斤) after losing 1.5st every month since July. Chris, living in Cambridge shire with his wife Jackie, a coach driver, said, “The hardest thing was seeing my girl in the garden and not being able to join in because I was so unhealthy. But now I’m making up for lost time—we do so much together and it’s great. A few months ago when I started getting active again, I remember chasing my daughter around the garden. When she suddenly turned around with an amazed look on her face and said, ‘Daddy, I didn’t know you could run.’”
Delighted Sophie said, “I’m so proud of my dad. It’s brilliant to run around with him.” Chris used to tuck into an incredible 5,000 calories a day before he switched to a healthy lifestyle.
He said, “At 13, I weighed 18.5st (约118公斤) and a teacher pointed this out to the whole school. From then on, I was picked on and bullied (欺负). My weight went up and up. But I now have a new found freedom. My family and friends have been so supportive. In fact it’s them that I did it for. The whole journey has been amazing and I’m still shocked myself that I have managed to lose so much weight.”
67. What caused Chris to make up his mind to lose weight?
A. His daughter and wife asked him to.
B. His private doctor required him to.
C. He was too fat to play with his daughter.
D. He felt terrible and unhealthy himself.
68. Chris Willis has lost _________ since July.
A. 27st
B. 16st
C. 15st
D. 11st
69. Sophie took pride in her father because her father __________.
A. was able to have fun with her
B. lost weight for her and her mother
C. took shorter time to climb the stairs
D. began to eat less in amount
70. Chris began to gain weight when ___________.
A. he turned painter and decorator
B. his wife became a coach driver
C. he cut out unhealthy fatty foods
D. he was in his teens as a student
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。

There are all sorts of good sensible reasons to avoid getting angry. Not only does it make us feel bad, it also makes us do stupid things without noticing the
risks and it can be self-destructive (毁灭性的). 71 But like all emotions, anger
has its purposes, which can be used for good effects.
Anger is a motivating force.
In fact anger itself is a kind of positive energy and a powerful motivating force.
72 When we see something as beneficial, we want it more when we are angry. So,
when used right, constructive anger can make us feel strong and powerful and help
push us on to get what we want.
73
It may sound like a strange thing to say, but angry people have something in
common with happy people. That’s because both tend to expect favorable results.
By comparison those experiencing more fear are more pessimistic (悲观的) about the
future and expect further terrors.
Anger can benefit relationships.
Society tells us anger is dangerous and we should hide it. The problem is that
when we hide our anger, our part ner doesn’t know he’s done something wrong.
And so he keeps doing it.
74 The expression of anger, if reasonable and aimed at finding a solution, can
actually benefit and strengthen relationships.
Anger provides self-understanding.
Anger can also provide understanding into ourselves, if we allow it. Getting
angry leads to a positive outcome. Anger help discover our own faults. If we can
notice when we get angry and why, then we can learn what to do to improve our lives.
75
A. Anger reduces violence.
B. Anger can encourage self-change.
C. Angry people are more optimistic.
D. And that doesn’t do our relationship any good.
E. That’s because it’s a very strong social signal that a situation needs to
be solved.
F. Most of us treat our anger as though it’s unreasonable, unshowable and unmentionable.
G. Anger can turn us on and thus push on towards our goals in the face of problems
and barriers.
第II卷
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 are lots of experience in our life. The most unforgettable one for me is the speech
competition holding last year. I’m interested in English. When my English teacher told me
that I had chosen to take part in the speech competition, I devoted me to the preparation.
I was determined to win first prize. I was such nervous when I stood on the stage that I forgot
everything. Not until I caught a sight of my teacher did I calm down. Finally, I do a good job.
When I heard I had won first prize, my heart was filled in joy and tears rolled down. Through
this speech competition, I understand that it is confidence which makes people successfully.
第二节书面表达 (满分25分)
假定你是李华，春节前收到美国朋友Eric的E-mail。

根据以下信息，给他写封回信。

1.介绍传统节日春节；
2.谈谈目前学习情况；
3.邀请他来中国过春节。

注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头与结束语已为你写好。

Dear Eric,
How glad I am to hear from you! ____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Give my best regards to your family.
Yours,
Li Hua
2013年高三年级12月月考
英语试题参考答案
听力：1-5 BBCBA 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 BABAB
单选：21—25 BCADC 26—30 BCADA 31—35 BDCBD
完形填空：36—40 DCABD 41—45 BDACB 46—50 DADCB 51—55 BDCAD
阅读理解：56—59 ABDC 60—63 C A B A 64—66 DCB 67—70 CDAD
七选五阅读填空： 71—75 FGCDB
改错：
There’re lots of experience in our lives. The most unforgettable one for me is the speech
experiences
competition holding last year. I’m intersted in English. When my English teacher told me
held
that I had ∧chosen to take part in the speech competition, I devoted me to the preparation.
been myself
I was determined to win first prize. I was such nervous when I stood on the stage that I forgot
so
everything. Not until I caught a sight of my teacher did I calm down. Finally, I do a good job.
did
When I heard I had won first prize, my heart was filled in joy and tears rolled down. Through
with
this speech competition, I understand that it is confidence which makes people successfully.
that successful
书面表达评分细则
1、本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。

2、评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，
确定或调整档次，最后给分。

3、词数少于90和多于120的，从总分中减去2分。

4、评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下
文的连贯性，根据表达内容的层次适当分段及语言的得体性。

5、拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。

评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。

英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。

6、如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。

各档次的给分范围和要求
0分：信息未能传达给读者。

第一档：（1—5分）：未完成试题规定的任务。

第二档：（6—10分）：能表达观点，但不够充分，很少句子可读，未恰当完成试题规定的任务。

第三档：（11—15分）：能表达观点，但欠充分，语言错误较多，基本完成了试题规定的任
务。

第四档：（16—20分）：观点观确，陈述合理，有部分语言错误，较好地完成了试题规定的
任务。

第五档：（21—25分）：观点观确，陈述合理，极少语言错误，很好地完成了试题规定的任务。

附：听力材料
Text 1
W: Good morning. I was just walking by and saw the sign in the window, “Waitress Wanted”.
M: That is right. We have lots of customers.
Text 2
W: It’s much better to stay inside than go out on such a cold day. Don’t you agree? M: I’m easy. It’s up to you.
Text 3
W: Can you help me out? I’m trying to find Dennis Shopping Center.
M: Turn right at the traffic light. It is next to the zoo.
Text 4
W: Yesterday’s lecture was excellent, right?
M: The topic was interesting, but the lecture was much more difficult, and I couldn’t
follow it completely.
Text 5
M: Hi, Candy. I call to ask whether there is something wrong with you recently. W: Everything is okay. Why do you ask that?
M: But in the picture that you sent to me, you’re so different.
W: Do you mean I’m much more beautiful now? That’s because I’m on a diet nowadays and it does have some effect.
Text 6
M: Sweetie! You look so cute in this red dress! Is it the one I bought for you last year?
W: It’s exactly the one. But don’t you think the skirt is small for me?
M: Um, if you say so.
W: Well, it fit me well last year, but now it’s a little tight.
M: Don’t be upset, Kathy. You may think you have a little extra meat on your bones, but trust me, you look good!
W: But I really want this “extra meat” gone!
M: I know how you feel. I’m trying to stay in shape, too. I’m changing my lifestyle gradually.
W: Good idea. I’m going to the gym every week from today.
Text 7
M: Lost and Found. How can I help you?
W: Hm... I’m ringing because I lost my bag yesterday.
M: I see. Well, we received thirty-eight bags yesterday. What color is it and what’s it made of?
W: It’s black and it’s made of leather.
M: Hm... I’ve got twenty-four bags here. Can you give me some more information? W: It’s quite large. I wear it over my shoulder. It’s a shoulder bag. It’s got
a zip(拉链) on the front and there’s a pocket on the side for a mobile phone. M: Is there anything in it?
W: Yes. There’s an address book and some keys. Oh, and Hissy, the snake.
M: There’s a snake in your bag?
W: Don’t worry, it’s made of plastic. It belongs to my little son.
M: Right, well, I think we have your bag here.
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W: Be careful, Li Yang! You have to eat up your food.
M: But I don’t think it’s delicious enough. You know, that’s my habit.
W: From now on, the school has a new rule on dining.
M: Really? What is it?
W: It’s required that no food remain in the canteen.
M: Don’t take it seriously. It’s no more than another trick.
W: If you don’t follow it, you’ll be punished.
M: That serious?
W: Well, if you don’t eat up your meals three ti mes a week, you will be punished
to clean up the canteen the next day.
M: It’s interesting. Why do they make such a rule?
W: It’s said that every day the canteen deals with a large amount of wasted food.
In order to reduce the waste and encourage us to save food, they carry out such
a rule.
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W: Hello.
M: Hi, Sally. It’s me, Tom. I’m calling to talk about Young People’s Film Week.
It starts next Monday. Would you like to see any of the films? Perhaps we could go together.
W: Great! Well, my friends mentioned that the new Harry Potter film was exciting, so I’d like to see that.
M: Me, too. I’m planning to go and see it at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
W: OK, I’ll go with you. I also want to see High School Musical. It will be on at 4:36 p.m. on Tuesday.
M: My sis ter said that it was really boring so I’d rather see Shrek. I think it’s showing on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Do you want to come?
W: I can’t. Saturday is my mother’s birthday. We’re going to have a big lunchtime party for her. What’s on later?
M: Teen Detectives is on at 8:30 p.m. The newspaper reported that it was good. It will last for two hours. Is it too late for you?
W: A bit, but I’ll ask my father to come and pick me up. If he agrees, then I’ll go. I heard it’s really funny.
M: OK. Hope you can come.
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