高2014级一诊英语答案
【VIP专享】2014届资阳一诊英语试题(含答案)
资阳市高中2011级第一次诊断性考试英语本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第Ⅰ卷1至9页。
第Ⅱ卷10至12页。
共150分。
考试时间120分钟。
考试结束时，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共90分）注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必认真核对条形码上的姓名、报名号和座位号，无误后将本人的姓名、报名号和座位号填写在答题卡上的相应位置。
同时将答题卡背面左上角的座位号涂黑。
2. 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。
不能答在试题卷上。
第一部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。
1. ―People should stop using their cars and start using public transport.―______. The roads are too crowded as it is.A. All rightB. ExactlyC. Go aheadD. Fine2. We have made ______ clear that we are strongly against smoking in the office.A. thisB. thatC. itD. one3. ______ in a white uniform, he looks more like a cook than a doctor.A. DressedB. To dressC. DressingD. Having dressed4. ―Do you know where David is? I couldn’t find him anywhere.―Well. He ______ have gone far — his coat’s still here.A. needn’tB. can’tC. mustn’tD. wouldn’t5. I walked in our garden, ______ Tom and Jim were tying a big sign onto one of the trees.A. whichB. whenC. whereD. that6. So hard ______ that we had to wait another day.A. did it rainB. it rainedC. has it rainedD. it has rained7. ______ to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain.A. GettingB. GetC. To getD. Got8. ―I am really struck by your spoken English. You speak so fluently. Have you been abroad?―Yes. I ______ in London for two years.A. have stayedB. stayedC. had stayedD. have been staying9. ―When will the visa be ready, sir?―______ everything goes well, you will get it in 14 workdays.A. AlthoughB. As far asC. UnlessD. As long as10. I have received an offer from a German university, but I’m still hesitating ______ I should accept it.A. howB. whyC. thatD. whether第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
甘肃省兰州市2014年1月诊断英语试卷(含答案)
甘肃省兰州市2013-2014年度高三第一次诊断考试英语试卷（本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分，满分120分，考试时间100分钟）第I卷第一部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节单项填空（共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分）从（A、B、C、D）四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.——The ShenZhou IX spacecraft conducted a perfect normal docking (对接) with the TianGong I space lab yesterday.——It was _____to all of us.A. prideB. a prideC. pridesD. the pride2.—— Roderick had an accident yesterday.—— How come ? He ______ very carefully.A. droveB. had drivenC. drivesD. has driven3.David is ___________animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house.A. curious aboutB. allergic toC. satisfied withD. fond of4.We lost our way in this small village , otherwise , we ______ more places of interest yesterday.A. visitedB. had visitedC. would visitD. would have visited5.It _____ be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A. mayB. couldn’tC. shouldD. needn’t6.If parents have children help with housework, the children will feel needed. _____, they will learn to take care of themselves.A. On the contraryB. In a wordC. That is to sayD. What’s more7.I’m afraid he is more of a talker than a doer , which is _______ he never finishes anything.A.thatB. whenC. whyD. where8.Jim is in good shape physically _____ he doesn’t get much experience.A. ifB.unlessC.as long asD. even though9.John , open the door , there _______ he had never seen before.A. a girl did standB. a girl stoodC. did a girl standD. stood a girl10.The sun is bigger than the moon , ___ we all know it.A.andB. asC. whichD.it11.Hank as well as the other children who ____ no parents _____ good care of in the center.A. have , has takenB. have , is being takenC.has , is takenD.has , have been taken12. ——I’m terribly sorry to interrupt , but may I use your phone? It’s rather urgent.——Yes, _______.A. with pleasureB. no hurryC. it doesn’t matterD. of course13.Our school has made ___ a rule that all the students shall come to school on time.A. itB. thisC. thatD. what14.______ Tom met John last week?A.It is where thatB. Where it is thatC. where is it thatD. That is it where15.After more than ten days’ flight in space , the three Chinese astronauts returned to the earth _____.A. safely and soundlyB. safe and soundC. safely and soundD. safe and soundly第二节完型填空（共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A﹑B﹑C﹑D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
四川省宜宾市2014届高三第一次诊断测试英语试题 及答案
宜宾市高中新2011届第一次诊断测试题英语(考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分)本试卷分为第I卷和第II卷两部分注意事项：（1）答题前,务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目等涂写在试卷和答题卡指定的位置。
（2）第I卷、第II卷的答案务必答在答题卡上。
若答在试卷上,将被视为无效。
每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。
（3）考试结束,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第I卷选择题（共90分）第一部分英语知识运用（共两节,满分40分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分）从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
the world’s population will come to end.A. a; anB. 不填；anC. a; theD. a; 不填2. —Can you answer the question, Tom?—Sorry, Sir. My mind .A. wandersB. is wanderingC. wanderedD. was wandering3. If you want to return these goods, madam, I see the receipt first.A. canB. mayC. mustD. would4. —Have you booked a table, sir?—Yes, for two. The name is Armstrong.A. itB. thatC. thisD. one5. by the police, the thief couldn’t run away.A. SurroundingB. Having surroundedC.To be surroundedD. Surrounded6. You’d better remain in hospital until your health has quite a lot.A. made upB. come upC. picked upD. taken up7. bad weather stops me, I take exercise outdoors every morning.A. SinceB. UnlessC. IfD. Though8. —My name is Jonashan. Shall I spell it to you?—.A. If you don’t mindB. Not at allC. How do you doD. Nice to meet you9. The driver parked his car near the roadside, only it was a No Parking area.A. findingB. to findC. having foundD. found10. The Botanical Museum, we visited this summer vocation, is a famous attraction.A. thatB. whatC. whichD. where第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分,满分30分）阅读下列短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2014高考一模英语答案
2014年长春市高中毕业班第一次调研测试英语试题参考答案及评分标准说明：本试题满分150分。
其中听力30分，笔试120分。
第一部分听力 (每小题1.5分，满分30分)听力原文:Text 1M: This calculator isn’t working right.W: I think you’ve got the battery in upside down.Text 2W: Look at the time! It’s eight o’clock! I hope the cinema hasn’t sold out of tickets.M: Don’t worry. I’ve already bought our tickets. I ordered them online last night.Text 3W: Jim spends a lot of time playing computer games, but he still does really great in exams. M: Not all the computer games are bad. Some of them are helpful to our study.Text 4M: Didn’t you get my message? I left two on your answering machine.W: Oh, sorry, Tom, I’ve been meaning to contact you. It just slipped my mind.Text 5W: Do they fit? How do they look?M: The shirt is really nice, but the trousers are too short.W: Unfortunately, they’re the longest pair we have in stock at the moment.M: I will just take the shirt then.Text 6W: What’s the matter? You look really down.M: I had a big fight with Amy last night about my job. She told me I work too much.W: Yeah? What happened?M: The same old thing. She thought I was being unreasona ble… I wasn’t listening to her…again.W: Well, have you talked to her today?M: No, I’m still pretty mad. She doesn’t let up, you know.W: Why don’t you call her? Not talking isn’t going to help.M: Yeah, maybe I should give her a call.W: Yeah, I think it’s a good idea.Text 7M: Hey, Susan. It’s me. How are things?W: Not very well, I’m afraid.M: Why? What’s wrong?W: Well, the baby isn’t feeling very well and I have to take her to the doctor this afternoon. ButI also have to type up some letters for tomorrow. I just don’t have the time.M: Isn’t Andrew going to be home to take care of your baby?W: No, he’s working late tonight. Oh, I don’t know what to do.M: Hey, Susan, don’t panic. I can help you. I can take the baby to the doctor after work. Is that OK? W: Well, I think I’ll take her to the doctor but could you do the typing for me, please?M: No problem. Is six o’clock OK?W: That’s fine. Thanks. You are doing me a big favour.Text 8M: Why don’t we buy some steaks for dinner?W: Oh, no. W e eat too much meat. Let’s get some vegetables instead. They are over there.M: OK, the fish looks fresh. Why don’t we get some for tomorrow?W: W ell, I can’t cook fish tomorrow. Mary is coming over and she doesn’t eat fish.M: Oh, have we got enough yogurt? She loves yogurt.W: Well, she doesn’t eat dairy products any more.M: No fish? No yogurt? What food can we buy her here?W: Well, she told me she eats cereals, seeds and nuts.M: And is that healthy enough?W: She says it is. By the way, did you remember to buy her a present for her birthday?M: Yes, I did. I got her a leather handbag for $55.W: Oh, no!M: What? Do you think it was too expensive?W: No, it’s not that. She doesn’t use or wear any animal produ cts any more. She has joined an animal protection society.Text 9M: Hi, Jane. You are looking a bit tired.W: Oh, I am. It’s my neighbors, the Whites.M: So they are gathering for parties again?W: Not exactly. You remember I live on the top floor, right? Well, last night, around eleven, my neighbors decided to go up on the roof of my apartment building. They took their nephew who lives in a house and they wanted to show him the view. I was fast asleep, and all of a sudden I heard “pang, pang”. They were walking around on the roof. It sounded like my ceiling was going to fall in.M: So what did you do?W: Well, I got dressed and went up there to tell them to be quiet. Then of course after that, I couldn’t go back to sleep.M: I know it.Text 10Welcome to our hotel. It’s my pleasure to be here to give some information on our conference facilities.Our hotel has a total of 700㎡of conference and dining space. The conference center is located on the ground floor. It consists of nine meeting rooms, including the Grand Hall ballroom, which is able to hold up to 600 people. The room can be divided into three separate sections. Next to the Grand Hall ballroom are four dining rooms which can hold about fifty people each. They can be connected to create larger space. There are also two chess rooms for smaller groups. The whole conference center is air conditioned. Five rooms have daylight.We also offer a full range of technical equipment including microphones, Internet access and computer rental.If you have any other questions, please let me know.【参考答案】1.C【命题立意】考查考生对所听内容的简单推断能力。
甘肃省张掖市2014届高三上学期第一次诊断(期末)考试英语试题(含答案)
张掖市2014届高三上学期第一次诊断（期末）考试英语试题第一部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节单项填空（共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分）从（A、B、C、D）四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1.——The ShenZhou IX spacecraft conducted a perfect normal docking (对接) with the TianGong I space lab yesterday.——It was _____to all of us.A. prideB. a prideC. pridesD. the pride2.—— Roderick had an accident yesterday.—— How come ? He ______ very carefully.A. droveB. had drivenC. drivesD. has driven3.David is ___________animal fur, so he won’t visit anyone who has cats or dogs in the house.A. curious aboutB. allergic toC. satisfied withD. fond of4.We lost our way in this small village , otherwise , we ______ more places of interest yesterday.A. visitedB. had visitedC. would visitD. would have visited5.It _____ be the vocabulary that caused you the problem in the exercise because you know a lot of words.A. mayB. couldn’tC. shouldD. needn’t6.If parents have children help with housework, the children will feel needed. _____, they will learn to take care of themselves.A. On the contraryB. In a wordC. That is to sayD. What’s more7.I’m afrai d he is more of a talker than a doer , which is _______ he never finishes anything.A.thatB. whenC. whyD. where8.Jim is in good shape physically _____ he doesn’t get much experience.A. ifB.unlessC.as long asD. even though9.John , open the door , there _______ he had never seen before.A. a girl did standB. a girl stoodC. did a girl standD. stood a girl10.The sun is bigger than the moon , ___ we all know it.A.andB. asC. whichD.it11.Hank as well as the other children who ____ no parents _____ good care of in the center.A. have , has takenB. have , is being takenC.has , is takenD.has , have been taken12. ——I’m terribly sorry to interrupt , but may I use your phone? It’s rather urgent.——Yes, _______.A. with pleasureB. no hurryC. it doesn’t matterD. of course13.Our school has made ___ a rule that all the students shall come to school on time.A. itB. thisC. thatD. what14.______ Tom met John last week?A.It is where thatB. Where it is thatC. where is it thatD. That is it where15.After more than ten days’ flight in space , the three Ch inese astronauts returned to the earth _____.A. safely and soundlyB. safe and soundC. safely and soundD. safe and soundly第二节完型填空（共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分）阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A﹑B﹑C﹑D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2014 重庆一诊 英语 word版 附答案
[机密]2014年1月15日前高2014级学生学业调研抽测（第一次）英语试题卷（英语试题卷共12页。
满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
）注意事项：1、答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2、答选择题时，必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3、答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4、所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
5、考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
一、听力（共三节，满分30分）做题时，请先将答案标在试题卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试题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，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。
例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.15.C. ￡9.18.答案是B。
1. What’s the girl’s problem?A. She can’t find her CD.B. She feels confused with life.C. She doesn’t get on well with her mother.2. What helped the woman in reading?A. Reading a lot.B. Attending every lecture.C. Doing much homework.3. Why does the woman look awful?A. Because she is all wet.B. Because she is tired out.C. Because she catches a cold.4. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Neighbors.C. Workmates.5. When will the two speakers go hiking?A. This Friday morning.B. This Saturday morning.C. Next Saturday morning.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。
绵阳一诊英语试题
绵阳市高中2014级第一次诊断性考试英语试题参考答案及评分标准第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)第一部分：听力（共二节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1-5 CAABB第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)6-10 ABABC 11-15 CBABA 16-20 ABCCA第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）21-25 ABCAD 26-30 BCCDB31-35 CDBAC第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 BFDGE第三部分英语知识运用（共二节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 BACAD 46-50 CDBBA 51-55 DBCBC 56-60 ADCBC第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共50分)第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. is 62. internationally 63. to watch 64. who 65. in66. more 67. Developed 68. making 69. was seen 70. that评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Yesterday, we hold a farewell party for our classmate Alex, who was going to study abroad. Inheldthe beginning, he made a briefly speech to express his true love for the class and his wish forbriefeverlasting friendship with us. We were all moved to tear. Then came the moment to present himtearsto the special gift,∧heart-shaped board. On the board are some photos recording thewith aunforgettable days we had spent them together. Afterwards, we signed our names on hisT-shirt expressing his best wishes.ourAt last, we had a photo taking to record this precious moment. True friendship won’t betakenweakening by distance. We’ll surely miss him but we all wish him good luck in the future.weakened and评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词、修改及标号的位置、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
2014深圳一模英语(有答案)
深圳市2014届高三年级第一次调研考试英语第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know 1 what to do for each person.When someone is in your life for a reason, it is 2 to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to 3 you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They are there for the 4 you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part, or at any inconvenient time, they will say or do something to bring the relationship to a(n) 5 . Sometimes they die, sometimes they walk away, and 6they act up and force you to take a stand. What you must 7 is that your need has been met, and your desire 8 . When their work is done, it is time to move on.When people come into your life for a season, it is because your turn has 9 to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you 10 . They may teach you something you have 11 done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. 12 it! It is real! But, only for a season.Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons: those things you must build upon in order to have a 13 emotional(情感的)foundation. Your job is to accept the 14 , love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other 15 and areas of your life. It is said that love is sacred but friendship is sensible.In a word, thank you for being part of my life, whether you were here for a reason, a season or a lifetime.1．A．partly B．firmly C．frequently D．exactly 2．A．usually B．hardly C．closely D．finally 3．A．fill B．instruct C．provide D．bother 4．A．good B．delight C．benefit D．reason 5．A．order B．state C．end D．start 6．A．first B．sometimes C．sometime D．anytime 7．A．realize B．try C．tolerate D．forget 8．A．shared B．fulfilled C．followed D．protected 9．A．disappeared B．gone C．remained D．come 10．A．laugh B．cry C．hate D．love 11．A．even B．never C．just D．ever12．A．Forget B．Taste C．Connect D．Believe 13．A．solid B．soft C．new D．rapid 14．A．requests B．invitations C．lessons D．helps 15．A．difficulties B．professions C．works D．relationships第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。
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绵阳市高中2014级第一次诊断性考试英语试题参考答案及评分标准第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共100分)第一部分：听力（共二节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1-5 CAABB第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)6-10 ABABC 11-15 CBABA 16-20 ABCCA第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）21-25 ABCAD 26-30 BCCDB 31-35 CDBAC第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 BFDGE第三部分英语知识运用（共二节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 BACAD 46-50 CDBBA 51-55 DBCBC 56-60 ADCBC第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共50分)第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. is 62. internationally 63. to watch 64. who 65. in66. more 67. Developed 68. making 69. was seen 70. that评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词错误、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Yesterday, we hold a farewell party for our classmate Alex, who was going to study abroad. Inheldthe beginning, he made a briefly speech to express his true love for the class and his wish forbriefeverlasting friendship with us. We were all moved to tear. Then came the moment to present himtearsto the special gift, ∧heart-shaped board. On the board are some photos recording thewith aunforgettable days we had spent them together. Afterwards, we signed our names on hisT-shirt expressing his best wishes.ourAt last, we had a photo taking to record this precious moment. True friendship won’t betakenweakening by distance. We’ll surely miss him but we all wish him good luck in the future.weakened and评分标准：有任何错误，包括用词、修改及标号的位置、单词拼写错误（含大小写）或语法形式错误，均不给分。
第二节书面表达（满分25分）One possible versionRecently I find that some classmates lead an unhealthy life, such as staying up late and not eating breakfast. Although we are under great pressure, it is necessary for us to live a healthy life. The following are some useful tips.First, it’s important that we have a balanced diet and enjoy breakfast every day, because we consume much energy while studying. Second, taking exercise regularly is of equal importance, which can help us to keep fit and release stress. More importantly, we should develop a positive attitude, which allows us to look at things positively no matter what happens.In a nutshell, proper food, regular exercise and a positive attitude can be beneficial to us during this bittersweet year.二、扣分参考依据1、其表达未能达成正确句意的，不给分, 如：写出了主语或谓语等关键词，但未能达成符合要点要求、意义正确的句子。
2、句子结构完整、但关键点出现错误或漏掉部分关键词，扣半个要点分，如：主谓一致错误，或关键词拼写错误（如主语，关键性名词等），或谓语动词时态/语态错误等；3、凡使用铅笔答题、或答题中使用了涂改液或不干胶条，一律不给分；4、凡多次出现非关键性单词拼写错误或其它同类错误，原则上每4处扣1分；5、文章内容要点全面，但写出了一些多余内容（连接或过渡词句不在此列），原则上不扣分；6、凡书写超出规定的答题区域，全卷不给分；7、书写潦草凌乱、但基本不影响阅卷的，酌情扣卷面分1～2分。
绵阳市高中2014级第一次诊断性考试英语试题听力原文Text 1M: Madam, did I do anything wrong?W: Yes, Sir. You ran through the stop sign. May I see your driver’s license, please?Text 2W: Why do you always refuse to go anywhere with us?M: Well, haven’t you cons idered the fact that everything costs a lot of money?Text3M: What is Fred’s new house like?W: It’s really nice and not very far from his workplace. But he is tired of hearing the planes flying overhead all day long.Text4W: Your wife is a good cook. I really enjoyed the meal. Did she study cooking in school?M: No, she learned by herself. She has a cookbook and she reads it when she has time.Text5W: It’s 5:00 p.m. Our flight is in an hour! Are you still packing?M: I know we should have been at the airport thirty minutes ago! But I can’t find anything! Where is my raincoat? Have you seen my favorite pair of jeans?Text6M: God! I’ve never seen anything like that. The project you just finished is the biggest one in the history of our company!W: Really? I didn’t know. I thought this was just the way things are done.M: How many projects have you worked on this year?W: This is the first one, actually. Can you believe it?M: Well, it is early in the year. How about last year? How many did you work on?W: None. I mean that this is the first project I have ever worked on, sir. I’ve only been here for three months, and this is my first job.M: That’s amazing. Keep up the good work, and you will go further here!Text7W: Hi, Jim. Why did it take you so long to answer the phone? Were you playing computer games just now?M: Not this time. I was taking a shower.W: I called you yesterday, but you didn’t answer the phone.M: Sorry. I was out shopping yesterday and left my phone at home. I saw that you’d called when I got back and I tried to call you back, but your phone was off.W: Yeah. I went to a concert so I turned my phone off.M: So what’s up?W: I wanted to invite you to my sister’s wedding next Saturday. Would you like to be my guest?M: Sure. I bought a present for her yesterday. Can you come and pick me up on Saturday?W: Of course. The wedding begins at 2 pm. I’ll come and pick you up forty minutes before that.Text8M: What are you reading?W: An article about Amazon Tree Houses.M: Wow, people in the Amazon live in trees?W: That’s not what I am talking about. Amazon Tree Houses is a company thatspecializes in the design and construction of tree houses.M: So? Why do you care?W: Well, I’m thinking about opening a tree house hotel. I have a feeling that tree houses will be really popular in the future.M: I bet you’re going to throw that idea away within one week. It is impossible.W: Why?M: You don’t have enough money to buy you rself a small apartment, let alone tree houses.W: I’m going to work harder.M: Sweetie, it’s good to have a dream, but not so good to have an unrealistic one.Text9M: Good morning! I’m Roy Carroll.W: Hello, Roy. Have a seat. Well, you seem to have the longest servicerecord—seventeen years!M: That’s right.W: Well you are obviously happy here!M: I am, yes, although it used to be more fun.W: Why’s that?M: Well, it was more sociable. I used to go out more with my colleagues. When I first started here, we had very long lunch breaks, sometimes two hours. Now it’s only thirty minutes. And we all used the gym together. That doesn’t happen much now.W: Did you use to work more as a team?M: Yes, we did. We’re more on our own now. I also used to travel a lot more too.They’ve cut down on that.W: Has anything changed for the better?M: Yes, there are more opportunities to learn new skills. The money’s much more now.That’s why I’m still here!Text10Hi, everyone. Thank you all for gathering here in the hall. It’s twenty to twelve now. I’ll try to finish my task as soon as possible so that it won’t delay your lunch break ten minutes later. I’m wondering if you all can hear me. Good, I’d like to tell you about some changes in our offices. Because our company is concerned about the environment, there are some changes as to how office waste will be handled. Starting from next Friday, containers will be placed throughout the office for recycling. Please note that all red containers are for anything that is plastic, while all green containers are meant for glass things. These containers will be emptied each Wednesday and their contents will be sent to a recycling factory. As you leave, please take one of the papers on the table at the back of the room. It summarizes all of the information I’ve just given you. Remember, the program doesn’t begin until next Friday. So that’s all from me. Thank you for your cooperation with this effort.。