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2022 级高一学年上学期期末检测（ 英语 ）试卷
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分，满分 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. How much will the man pay?
A.＄8. B.＄15. C.＄30.
2. What does the woman dislike about the building?
A. Its design. B. Its position. C. Its neighborhood.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a shop. B. In a theater. C. In a children’s park.
4. What will happen to the woman by next Friday?
A. She will finish her final exams.
B. She will start a new term.
C. She will work part-time.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A holiday. B. The coast. C. A flight.
第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15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 are the speakers now?
A. In Vancouver. B. In San Francisco. C. In Seattle.
7. What does the man do?
A. A student. B. A travel agent. C. A teacher.
听第7段材料，回答第8-9题。
8. Who is the woman talking to?
A. The house owner. B. A repairman. C. A painter.
9. What will the woman do if her problem isn’t solved?
A. Send a large bill to the man.
B. Find someone to fix the wall.
C. Fix the electricity wires herself.
听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. What do we know about the man?
A. He writes songs. B. He sells music records. C. He works for a radio program.
11. What kind of music does the man like best?
A. Country music. B. Jazz. C. Rock.
12. Why did the man start to buy music books?
A. To write more songs.
B. To start a new radio program.
C. To get information more easily.
听第9段材料，回答第13-16题。
13. Why does the woman talk to the man?

A. To offer a job. B. To do a survey. C. To ask for advice.
14. What advantage can the woman gain from working in the hotel?
A. She can earn much more money.
B. She can get useful experience.
C. She can have more free time.
15. How much does the woman earn a week in the store?
A.＄500. B.＄300. C.＄200.
16. What will the woman do?
A. Find a job in the school. B. Take the job in the hotel. C. Keep the job in the store.
听第10段材料，回答第17-20题。
17. What did the speaker major in at college?
A. Woodwork. B. Design. C. Art.
18. What model did the speaker think was the most difficult to do?
A. A large castle. B. A burnt-out house. C. A strange farmhouse.
19. How did the speaker rebuild a theater?
A. By going to an exhibition regularly.
B. By watching the original building.
C. By following detailed drawings.
20. Where does the speaker live?
A. In Japan. B. In England. C. In Canada.
第三节单项选择 (共 20小题; 每小题 1分，满分20分)
21. Mr. Jones accepted our suggestion and tried every means to ______ himself to his new conditions.
A. suit B. adapt C. adopt D. regulate
22. My parents’words had a great ____ on me. I decided to make every _____ to learn English well.
A. effect, effort B. effort, effect
C. creativity, punishment D. punishment, creativity
23. The little boy is dirty from head to foot because he ______ in the garden all morning.
A. had played B. is playing C. has been playing D. plays
24. ______ run fast should take part in the 400-meter race in the sports meet tomorrow.
A. Anyone who B. Whoever
C. No matter who D. Those who
25. I couldn't afford the house I really wanted, so I had to ________ second best.
A. settle for B. come across C. turn up D. complain about
26. The long hot summer has _____ serious water shortage.
A. taken up B. led to C. caught up D. picked up
27. These terraces also provide a perfect environment for birds and fish, some of ________feed on insects that can harm the rice crops.
A. them B. what C. whose D. which
28. --Is that Ann's husband over there?
--No, it ___________be him. I'm sure he doesn't wear glasses.
A. mustn't B. won't C. may not D. can't
29. Those guests ________ at the front row came here from a European country this morning.
A. who seated B. seating C. were sitting D. seated
30. With a lot of difficult problems ________, the newly-elected president felt greatly relieved.
A. to settle B. settling C. settled D. being settled
31. These terraces were built by the local Zhuang and Yao people, ________ Guangxi is home.
A. of which B. to which C. for whom D. to whom
32. Cooking together gives us a chance to relax and ________ on each other’s days.
A. bring up B. catch up C. take up D. end up
33. The foreign friends you referred to ________ looking forward to ________ around your

university.
A. are, being shown B. being, being shown C. being, showing D. are, be shown
34. Doctors recommend that everyone ________ the instructions when taking the pills.
A. follows B. must follow C. follow D. followed
35.With more forests being destroyed, huge quantities of good earth ________ each year.
A. is washing away B. is being washed away
C. are washing away D. are being washed away
36.After a long period of questioning, he admitted ________ the money eventually.
A. being stolen B. to steal C. to have stolen D. having stolen
37.I didn’t mean ________ anything but the ice cream looked so good that I couldn’t resist ________ it.
A. to eat；to try B. eating；trying C. eating；to try D. to eat；trying
38.—Is everyone here? —Not yet. Look, there ________ the rest of our guests!
A. come B. comes C. is coming D. are coming
39. Don’t argue ________your mother, Peter. The film is intended ________ adults and you can’t see it.
A. about, for B. about,with C. with,for D. with, on
40. Thirty three passages have been built under the railway, ________ animals to move safely and freely in their natural habitats.
A. allowing B. to allow C. having allowed D. being allowed
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分27.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and has a large number of shopping malls to suit different tastes for tourists and guests to shop. Here are some great places where you can shop in Jacksonville.
Gateway Town Center
The venerable Gateway Town Center is one of Jacksonville’s oldest shopping malls, providing an eclectic mix of exciting stores and fun amusements! Gateway Town Center is located at 5184
Norwood Avenue and owns a mixture of retail boutiques (时装店), like Footlocker and Ashley
Stewart. You can visit Gateway Town Center Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6:00.
St. Johns Town Center
The newest and trendiest shopping destination in the city is St. Johns Town Center. This center
has all your national favorites like Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble and Target as well as a great restaurant selection. St. Johns Town Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Regency Square Shopping Center
On 9501 Arlington Expressway stands the Regency Square Mall. Children like riding on the mall’s mini train while adults like to shop and socialize. Movie fans will like knowing that the Regency Square Mall has a 24 screen AMC theater. You can visit this mall from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m.
River City Marketplace
River City Marketplace located in Jacksonville is the largest shopping mall in the city with 70 shops including such stores as Lowes, Wal-Mart Super Center, Pet Smart and Old Navy. All these shops can be found at the open-air plaza. The mall’s 14 screen Hollywood theaters are a great attraction for movie buffs. River City Marketplace’s hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.

41. If you want to enjoy a good dining during shopping you can go to ________.
A. St. Johns Town Center B. River City Marketplace
C. Gateway Town Center D. Regency Square Shopping Center
42. Children would like to visit Regency Square Shopping Center probably because ________.
A. they can buy a lot of wonderful toys B. they can take the mini train there
C. they can play their favorite computer games D. they can make many friends
43. On Sundays you should visit River City Marketplace at ________.
A. 10:00 a.m. B. 8:30 a.m. C. 9:00 a.m. D. 6:30 p.m.
B
Danielle Steel, America’s sweetheart, is one of the hardest working women in the book business.Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time,she can work on up to five.Her research alone before writing takes at least three years.Once she has fully studied her subjects,ready to dive into a book,she can spend twenty hours nonstop at her desk.
Danielle Steel comes from New York and was sent to France for her education.After graduation,
she worked in the public relations and advertising industries.Later she started a job as a writer which she was best fit for.Her achievements are unbelievable:390 million copies of books in print,nearly fifty New York Times best-selling novels,and a series of “Max and Martha” picture books for children to help them deal with the real-life problems of death,new babies and new schools.Her 1998 book about the death of her son shot to the top of the New York Times best-selling list as soon as it came out.Twenty-eight of her books have been made into films.She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for one of her books being the Times best-seller for 381 weeks straight.
Not content with a big house,a loving family, and a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Danielle
Steel considers her readers to be the most important resource(资源) and has kept in touch with them by e-mail.While she is often compared to the heroines(女主人公) of her own invention,her life is
undoubtedly much quieter.But,if she does have anything in common with them,it is her strength of will and her inimitable(独特的) style.There is only one Danielle Steel.
44. Danielle Steel is different from other writers in that _______.
A. she can write several books at the same time
B. she often does some reasearch before writing a book
C. she is one of the most popular American women writers
D. she can keep writing for quite a long time without a break
45. Children who have read “Max and Martha” picture books may know _______.
A. how to deal with affairs at school
B. what to do if Max and Martha die
C. what to do when new babies are born into their families
D. how to solve the difficult problems in their writing classes
46. One of Danielle Steel’s achievements is that _______.
A. some TV plays were based on her books
B. her picture books attracted a lot of young men
C. one of her books became a best-seller in 1998
D. she wrote the Guinness Book of World Records
47.We can learn from the passage that Danielle Steel _______.
A. lives an exciting life B. values her readers a lot
C. writes about quiet women D. is pleased with her achievements
C
Ask people in the UK what the words “Sunday roast” mean to them, and they’ll probably take
you back to their grandmothers’ dining rooms — maybe with a few stories of “the greatest puddings” and “the best ever steak”. But now the traditional Sunday roast seems to have been left back in the old days. According to the DailyMail, just one in 50 British families sits down to this weekly meal together.

There are many reasons why the roast is becoming less popular. In the busy modern world, where breakfast is a slice of toast eaten on the way to work or school and lunch is a quick sandwich in front of the computer screen, people just don’t seem to have the time or patience to make a roast.
And Sunday was once a day when people could easily go to the kitchen to cook. Nowadays,
people are often out shopping or at the cinema until it’s far too late to start thinking about heating the oven up.
However, a recent article from The Telegraph warned against being carried away by our tight
schedules: “It would be a shame to let this fine old tradition disappear.”
The Guardian further explained that the eating of the big meal is only the half of it. The Sunday roast also makes for relaxed morning activities in the kitchen, and the table becomes the perfect place to share good food and chat with family and friends. “For busy moms and dads, even if you can manage to turn off your mobile phone and the TV only once a week and turn the Sunday roast into a real family event, children can have fun cooking the food and clearing up together.” 48.Why do people pay less attention to Sunday roast?
A. They have a busy lifestyle. B. They have no interest in cooking.
C. They don’t think it worthwhile. D. They are living in the modern society.
49.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. A recent article. B. A traditional kitchen.
C. The fine old tradition. D. The Sunday morning activity.
50.How does the author feel towards Sunday roast’s dying out?
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Uncertain. D. Sorry.
51.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Sunday—Best Time for Family B. Sunday Roast Dying Out
C. It’s the Perfect Time for Us D. Let’s Sit Down Together
D
When you don’t have a car and need to get around, are you more likely to call for an Uber or Lyft,
or a cab? Last Friday, Lyft—the ride-sharing company, went public as its stocks (股票) started trading on the market. Lyft has become the first big initial（最初的） public offering of the “gig economy”
age. While the company is not making profits yet, it is changing the meaning of work. What is gig economy and what makes it so appealing（吸引人的?
Gig works are independent contracts or part-time jobs such as Uber. In the gig economy, companies hire independent contractors instead of full-time employees. This is different from traditional companies where full-time workers hold a lifetime career. In the past, only small companies hired contractors, while today, employers like Amazon and Google rely on temporary workforce. These companies save costs as they are not legally required to provide healthcare benefits, retirement savings or paid time off to gig workers.
Gig work appeals to different people for different reasons. For some, it affords flexible timings
and for others who are looking for full-time jobs, it provides a source of income to support themselves. Some people work a full-time job and supplement (补充) their salary with gig jobs such as driving for
Uber or Lyft.
Joining the gig economy may be simple, but maintaining a steady career is easier said than done. Gig work comes with unsteady pay and workloads. You’re your own boss. It sounds fun, but when you have no self-control and an unsteady job, you might splurge all your money the first week and live on bread pieces for the rest of the month! Besides a strong sense of responsibility, gig workers have to stay up to date to get companies to hire them.
Despite the challenges gig workers face, nearly 60 million Americans are part of this workforce.
As this number grows, we have to see how society and companies adapt to this new world of work!
52. What can be learned about Lyft from the passage?
A. It has built up a large fortune.
B. It employs a fixed number of full-time workers.

C. It appeals to people as a means of public transport.
D. It marks the arrival of gig economy age.
53. Who are most likely to become gig workers?
A. People seeking for a steady income. B. People in need of flexible working hours.
C. Those desperate to get paid vacations. D. Those concerned about retirement accounts.
54. What does the underlined word “splurge” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Spend money freely. B. Save money automatically.
C. Earn money quickly. D. Assign money casually.
55. What is the message mainly conveyed in the passage?
A. Gig workers have to face some potential challenges.
B. Gig workers have to possess some much-needed qualities.
C. The appearance of gig companies will solve the job problems.
D. People should adjust to new work trends with the rise of gig companies.
第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Did you know that about 90% of people in the world are right-handed? Although this subject is rarely discussed, life is often difficult for lefties in a right-handed world.
Many cultures have not been friendly to lefties over the years. 56 In Latin, it was
connected with something “unlucky” and “evil”. In Old English, “left” meant “weak”. In Islamic culture, people commonly use their left hand to clean themselves after they use the toilet, so many Muslims feel the left hand is unclean.
Because of these ideas, parents often force their left-handed children to write with their right
hands. 57 Studies show that forcing left-handed children to use the right hand can cause
learning disorders and speech issues. Besides these challenges, lefties must use tools which aren’t made for them. Most scissors, knives, and musical instruments are designed for righties. Using these items can be difficult or even dangerous for lefties.
58 Some believe that it occurs due to gene movements in the spinal cord before birth.
Another study has said that there are social reasons why few people are lefties. People may choose to become right-handed to fit in with others.
Though there are challenges, being left-handed can be good in many ways. 59 This is
because right-handers who play against them are not used to their moves. Some studies have also found that on average, left-handers are better at remembering things and dealing with difficult math problems.
Today, society’s ideas about being left-handed have started to change. More and more people
believe that being left-handed is a gift to a person instead of a curse (诅咒). 60 It’s on August
13 and called International Lefthanders Day. Left-handed people gather together to celebrate. This special day lets people know that it’s OK if things aren’t all right all the time.
A. Left-handers have some disadvantages.
B. There’s even a special day for left-handers.
C. Being a left-hander sometimes does better jobs.
D. For starters, left-handers might do better in sports.
E. Scientists still aren’t sure why people become left-handed.
F. Unfortunately, this can cause problems with their development.
G. The word was linked to negative ideas in several languages.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分 50分）
第一节 完形填空（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was a happy kid with a supportive family and a lot of friends. But frankly speaking, growing up
was really 61 and even painful. During my childhood, I spent much time trying to achieve

perfection in every aspect of my life, which made me extremely tired and anxious. I wanted everyone’s compliments and hugely feared criticism. But I didn’t realize that I was the one who 62 myself in the toughest way.
After I graduated from high school, my desire to be “thin” began to trouble me. I went on a diet.
In the beginning I dieted by controlling food and gradually I started 63 meals. I lost weight
day by day and felt super good. What I didn’t see was that I was slowly 64 myself.
People around me began to 65 my weight loss. They said with concern, “You’re losing too
much weight.” “Elisa, you’re so skinny.” All their words only suggested that I was getting closer to
“ 66 ”.
Sadly, I took my physical 67 the first important in my life, believing that it was the way to
become attractive and accepted. Then I cut down my food more and more, until a 68 day
including half a teaspoon of nonfat yoghurt and black coffee in the morning, and a cup of grapes at night.
But my poor nutrution began to cause me to lose 69 . Then one night, like many nights
before, I couldn’t sleep, and my heart felt as though it might beat out of my chest. I tried to 70 ,
but I couldn’t. The beating became so rapid and so strong that I could no longer 71 . What I had
done to diet nearly caused me to have a heart attack. I stood up, and immediately fell down. I was
really 72 , and I knew I needed help. My roommate rushed me to the hospital, beginning the
long road to my 73 . It took a lot—doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and food supplements.
And more importantly, a sense of what was true about myself got back on track with reality. I
realized that, with my 74 of trying to be “perfect” on the 75 , I had sacrificed who I was
inside my body. Now what I know is, we are—every one of us—already perfect enough.
61. A. natural B. easy C. hard D. possible
62. A. commented B. preferred C. praised D. criticized
63. A. collecting B. checking C. skipping D. balancing
64. A. killing B. forgetting C. asking D. questioning
65. A. refuse B. accept C. stare D. notice
66. A. perfection B. devotion C. destination D. attention
67. A. strength B. appearance C. exercise D. expression
68. A. pleasant B. difficult C. typical D. different
69. A. weight B. hope C. sleep D. job
70. A. relax B. wake C. eat D. talk
71. A. resist B. breathe C. focus D. remember
72. A. scared B. annoyed C. discouraged D. disappointed
73. A. glory B. discovery C. victory D. recovery
74. A. skill B. decision C. experience D. deal
75. A. whole B. face C. mind D. outside
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，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In ancient China lived an artist 76 paintings were almost lifelike. The artist’s reputation
had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait (画像) done so he called all great
artists to come and present their 77 (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist
was sure he would 78 (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor’s chief
minister, the old nan laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River—perhaps he could
learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.
Filled with 79 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 80 he asked the
villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的) artist, they smiled and
81 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out 82 (find) the
well-known painter. As the small boat moved, 83 (gentle) along the river he was left
speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls

and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds 84 (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled (谦卑) by the greatest artist 85 earth, Mother Nature.
第三节：单句语法填空(共 20小题；每小题 1分，满分 20分）
86. Miss Li found herself in an embarrassing position ________ she didn't know which side she should support.
87. The solution________the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble.
88. Women who eat plenty of fresh vegetables are far less likely to suffer ________(anxious)or depression.
89. He hardly need apologize ________ any inconvenience caused, since we know it’s not his fault.
90. Scientists have many theories about how the universe first came into_______（exist）.
91. It's the ________（responsible）that has driven him to go through many hardships.
92. The last scene of the play was very ________(impress)and everyone present was touched to tears.
93. The doctor considered that the change would be ________ (benefit) to her health.
94. Freedom Day is held every year on 27 April, and it celebrates the end of racial ________ (equal) in the country.
95. The ________ (combine) of spicy, sweet and sour flavours makes Gong Bao Chicken hard to resist.
96. If plastic and rubber are burnt, they will give off ________ (poison) gases.
97. Parents always give their children ________(limit) love and care.
98. The computer game is so ________ (addict) that students can’t resist it.
99. My parents are celebrating 30 years of ________ (marry) in the local church.
100. ________ (face) with such emergency, would you know how to cope?
101. I was looking at the photos on the noticeboard _______I heard a voice behind me.
102. How did your mother react______ the news?
103. The film is well worth______(see) a second time.
104. It _______(strike) me that we might have made the wrong decision.
105. It is generally assumed that booking train tickets _______ advance is much cheaper in England.

2022级高一学年上学期期末检测（ 英语 ）答案
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21-40 BACDA BDDDC DBACD DDACA
41-43 ABD 44-47 ACCB 48-51 ACDB 52-55 DBAD 56-60 GFEDB
61-75 CDCAD ABCCA BADCD
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81.pointed 82. to find 83. gently 84.surrounding 85. on
86.where 87. to 88. anxiety 89. for 90. existence
91. responsibility 92.impressive 93.beneficial 94. inequality 95.combination
96. poisonous 97. limitless 98.addictive 99. marriage 100. Faced
101. when 102. to 103. seeing 104. struck 105. in
听力原文
(Text 1)
M: I like these cups. How much are they?
W: Eight dollars each. Or two for 15.
M: So I’d like two of them.
(Text 2)
M: Did you see that building we just passed, Nancy? Wouldn’t you like to live there?
W: Yeah, they look nice, but this is too far from my office. Besides, I like living with my sister.
(Text 3)
M: Should I put this sign in the window with the new sale prices?
W: No. The sale of the children’s clothing is more important right now. I want people to see it as soon as possible.
(Text 4)
M: Will you finish your final exams by this time next week?
W: Yes, by next Friday it’ll all be over, thank goodness, and I’ll be my normal self again. And I want to find a part-time job while waiting for the new term.
(Text 5)
M: The weather was clear all down the coast, so the flight was pretty smooth.
W: But that fog did make it longer than we expected.
M: Yeah. Anyway I am glad to be home safely.
(Text 6)
M: Great party, isn’t it?
W: Yes, wonderful.
M: By the way, I’m Mike.
W: Hi, Mike. I’m Kyoko.
M: Nice to meet you. Where are you from?
W: Japan, but I live here in San Francisco now. I’m studying at the university. How about you? Are you American?
M: No, actually I’m Canadian. I’m from Vancouver.
W: Oh really? Do you live there?
M: No, I live in Seattle now.
W: Oh, nice city. What do you do?
M: I’m a travel agent there. Well, it was nice talking with you.
W: Me too.
(Text 7)
M: Hi, Jack speaking.
W: This is Rose. I’ve phoned about the wall a couple of times and I’m afraid nothing’s happened.
M: I’m sorry, Rose. I’ll get someone to fix it.
W: The wet area is spreading all the time and it’s getting closer to electricity wires. It could be very dangerous. If nothing is done about it soon, I’ll have to find somebody myself to deal with it, and it really won’t be my fault if you receive a very large bill.
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W: How did you get interested in country music?
M: Well, when my wife and I first got our record player, we started to buy all kinds of records—jazz, country music and rock. Soon I found that I was buying more country music records than any other kind.
W: How did you start working for the radio station?
M: I thought there should be a radio program of country songs, so I went to CBC and suggested it. That was how we started the program called Golden Country Time.
W: Then you were asked to write articles to explain the background of those songs.
M: Yes, but soon I got tired of running to the library to find information, so I started buying country song books and building my own library.
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W: Hi, Paul. I have been meaning to talk to you.
M: Hi, Susan. What’s up?
W: Well, I have this great job that is to manage a store in the shopping center.
M: So what is the problem?
W: Well, one of my classmates just told me about a summer job that’s on offer. He thinks I might be able to work in the office of the Lake Hotel here in town.
M: That sounds like a good chance. Why not take it?
W: I’d love to, especially since I’m studying hotel management. It would be a great way to get some useful experience in my field. But I wouldn’t be making as much money as I would in the store, not to mention the free time I could get there.
M: How much is paid for the work in the hotel?
W:＄300 a week--＄200 less than working in the store.
M: Well, if I were you, I would take the job in the hotel anyway. You could always get a job during the school term next year to make a few more dollars.
W: I think you’re right.
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M: My job is model-making. I make small copies of large buildings. It might seem a strange job, but I knew when I was at school that it was what I wanted to do. So I did a college course, not in art or design as you might expect, but in woodwork. Because of the concentration on fine detail it requires, it was perfect for a model-maker.
I’ve done quite a few jobs now. The toughest task I’ve ever had was from Ireland. I was asked to do a model of part of a large house which had burnt down years before. I’ve done all sorts of buildings since, everything from large castles to the most ordinary farmhouse. The one I liked most, though, was where I had to rebuild a theater. The original building was gone, but this time there were detailed drawings to work from. My model was then shown in an exhibition in London. It was fun because I could go and look at it every day if I wanted to. Generally, I don’t see my models again after I’ve delivered them, as 80% of them are shipped out to Japan or Canada, with the rest shared between England and France.