2023届辽宁省葫芦岛市普通高中高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题含答案

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2023年葫芦岛市普通高中高三年级第二次模拟考试
高三英语
考生注意：
1．试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．本考试分设试卷和答题卡。试卷包括Ⅰ卷和Ⅱ卷两部分。
3．答题前，务必在答题卡上按要求填写信息，并将核对后的条形码贴在指定位置上。作答必须涂或写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答一律不得分。Ⅰ卷部分的作答必须涂在答题卡上相应的区域，Ⅱ卷部分的作答必须写在答题卡上与试卷题号对应的位置。

第Ⅰ卷（三部分，共95分）
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 does the man want to do now?
A. Take an examination.
B. Go back to school.
C. Ask for a leave.
2. Where are the two speakers?
A. At a party. B. In a library. C. In a restaurant.
3. What is the man going to do this Friday?
A. Work at a theater.
B. Attend a birthday party.
C. Watch a play.
4. What is the little girl doing?
A. Playing the guitar.
B. Collecting money.
C. Watching the performance.
5. Why is the man late?
A. He took the wrong bus.
B. He helped other people.
C. He got lost on his way home.
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 time now?
A. 10:20. B. 10:40. C. 11:00.
7. What does the woman buy in the end?
A. Two tickets. B. A first class ticket. C. A second class ticket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Workmates. C. Friends.
9. What does the woman think of the man playing the violin?
A. It is strange. B. It is noisy. C. It sounds good.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who can’t attend the meeting on Thursday?
A. Wilma. B. Gloria. C. Jason.
11. When will the meeting take place?
A. At noon next Tuesday.
B. At 1 pm next Monday.
C. At 9 am on Wednesday.
12. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
A. The location of the meeting.
B. The people at the meeting.
C. The time of the meeting.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the man come to the woman for?
A. Money. B. Advice. C. Permission.
14. How many problems are the man facing?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.

15. Which of the following is not allowed in the university?
A. Buying a car. B. Selling a car. C. Lending money to students.
16. What will the man probably do?
A. Borrow money. B. Sell his car. C. Keep his car.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When do the campers put on performances?
A. Every day. B. At the weekend. C. At the end of the session.
18. Which of the following is what the campers can do?
A. Do sports. B. Learn to cook. C. Learn to paint.
19. How many campers are there per session?
A. 39. B. 145. C. 250.
20. What is the purpose of the speaker?
A. To attract artists to Long Lake.
B. To attract visitors to Long Lake.
C. To attract students to Long Lake.

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
Tokyo has a great range of cafes, but many don’t offer free wireless Internet access or power outlets (电源插座). So, for the benefit of those looking for free Wi-Fi, here are our top spots in the Japanese capital.
Coffee Valley
Coffee Valley is a small coffee shop. While the first floor has limited seating, there are outlets for each seat. If you don’t need to charge, the second floor is much more spacious with an area that can accommodate groups of up to four people. They also have a good selection of snacks to accompany your coffee.
Date: Open daily.
Time: 8 A.M.—8 P.M. (From 9 A.M. on weekends).
Location: A five-minute walk from the east exit of Ikebukuro Station.
10° Cafe
10° Cafe is the perfect place for early birds. For some peace and quiet, work on the second floor. At 10° Cafe, each seat has power outlets while their counter seats offer a great view of the surrounding neighborhood. Their menu prices before 11 A.M. offer discounted breakfast.
Date: Daily (Closed every third Sunday of the month).
Time: 7:30 A.M.—9 P.M.
Location: A five-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station.
Good Sound Coffee
Come for the coffee, and stay for their music selection. Good Sound Coffee is a friendly neighborhood cafe close to Nakameguro Station. There are indoor and outdoor seats and plenty of outlets. It might get crowded on the weekends, and the cafe offers discounts on food items.
Date: Daily
Time: 8 A.M.—11P.M.
Location: A three-minute walk from the east exit of Nakameguro Station.
Valley Park Stand
Valley Park Stand opens from early in the morning to late in the evening. There are public tables with power outlets. It’s spacious with lots of natural light a few steps away from the Miyashita Park. There is a decently sized menu with tea, coffee and various sandwiches and bites.
Date: Daily.
Time: 8 A.M.—10 P.M.
Location: A few minutes’ walk from Miyashita Park.
21. What is the special part of 10° Cafe?
A. It opens to the late night. B. It has one day off each month.
C. It offers different delicious snacks. D. It’s not far from the Ikebukuro Station.
22. Which cafe is friendly to music lovers?
A. 10°Cafe. B. Coffee Valley.
C. Good Sound Coffee. D. Valley Park Stand.
23. What do 10° Cafe and Good Sound Coffee have in common?
A. Customers can enjoy various snacks.
B. Customers can still drink coffee at 10 P.M. in the cafes.
C. Customers can get easy access to Nakameguro Station.
D. Customers can get food at a cheaper price during a certain period.

B
In the August sun, it’s unbearably hot in my car. I’m in Vancouver, approaching the Knight Street Bridge as I try to get home after work. It’s 5:15 pm. Traffic is already slowing down and then it comes to a full stop. I’m stuck even before getting on the bridge.
This has become my normal work commute (上下班往返) routine. Ahead of me is a heavily jammed on-ramp (匝道). I stare at the endless rows of vehicles, depressed.
My initial reaction is always denial. This is not how it looks. The traffic will soon start moving. Seconds pass. Minutes pass. Looking at the rows of cars and trucks glittering (闪光) in the sun, I start counting—299, 300, 301—and I give up.
Suddenly I remember I’m one of the 300 helpless drivers. But I stay alert. When the cars do move, I move carefully, making sure not to bump into other vehicles. Finally, I make it onto the bridge. The traffic is still crawling at a snail’s pace. Tired and hungry, I become very anxious.
Just then, I hear a faint sound in the distance. The sound gradually becomes louder, until I can identify it as an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. What do we do? The bridge is packed. There’s no room for us to move.
But I’m wrong. Every single car quickly, yet carefully, moves to the side. Without thinking, I follow suit. The lane remains open for a few seconds during which the ambulance flashes through.
Afterward, every car moves back into formation (队形). We close up the emergency lane, ready to restart our patient wait. Back in my spot, I’m awestruck. I forget my tiredness and hunger. My anxiety is gone. I start reflecting upon what 300 fellow drivers and I just did.
How did we do that? Despite our exhaustion, we collectively decided to help the stranger who needed the time more desperately than we did. We drew on our compassion (同情心) and intelligence, requiring no directives.
Although I may seem alone stuck on the bridge, I’m connected to all the other drivers. Together we could make the impossible possible.
24. How does the author feel when seeing the on-ramp?
A. Annoyed. B. Shocked. C. Calm. D. Discouraged.
25. What does the author think when knowing an ambulance is approaching?
A. All drivers will be willing to move. B. Someone should direct the traffic.
C. It will be hard for it to pass through. D. Whoever is inside needs immediate help.

26. What does the underlined word “awestruck” in paragraph 7 most probably mean?
A. Deeply doubtful. B. Filled with admiration.
C. Extremely confused. D. Feeling distracted.
27. What does the author think made the miracle happen?
A. People’s kindness. B. Instructions from a stranger.
C. The drivers’ good driving skills. D. The drivers’ positive mindset.

C
Have you ever seen a car without a driver? It sounds crazy, but these computer-driven driverless cars will soon be filling roads near you. Tech companies around the world have been designing and testing driverless vehicles and the technology is available already.
So, how do they work? The cars are covered in sensors that can detect other cars and obstacles on the road. Sensors on the wheels also help when parking. Road signs are read by cameras, and satellite navigation systems are used. Finally, a central computer system takes in all the information and processes this to work out when to accelerate, brake and steer. All you have to do is type in the destination.
Sounds like your idea of heaven? Sitting back, looking out of the windows and even watching a film while “driving” will all be possible with this new technology. In addition, computers are generally more efficient drivers than humans, meaning emissions can be reduced. They also drive more safely than people—they don’t get distracted by music or friends, they obey the speed limit and they have quicker reaction times in case of an emergency.
However, there are still many drawbacks of driverless cars. Computers will have difficulties making ethical (道德上的) decisions. If a child ran out into the road, would the computer choose to hit the child or turn aside sharply and potentially hurt the car’s passengers instead? Moreover, I personally find driving fun. I’d miss never being behind the wheel myself. There would also be legal questions. Should children or drunk people, be allowed in a driverless car by themselves? Or would there need to be a responsible adult with a driving licence in the car at all times?
Although being driven around by a machine would perhaps mean that no one needs a driving license, many people would be put out of a job by the popularization of driverless cars. Bus, taxi and train drivers would be made unwanted.
I’m not convinced I’d want a driverless car, but it’s only a matter of time before they’ll become more affordable and commonplace on our roads.

28. What do you need to do when using a driverless car?
A. Control the sensors. B. Read the road signs carefully.
C. Check the satellite navigation systems. D. Put the address into the computer.
29. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about driverless cars?
A. Their emissions. B. Their advantages.
C. Their testing process. D. Their reaction to an emergency.
30. How does the author analyze the shortcomings of driverless cars?
A. By making a comparison. B. By analyzing their harmful effects.
C. By raising some questions. D. By sharing personal experiences.
31. What does the author think of future driverless cars?
A. They will be less expensive. B. They will consume less energy.
C. They will do more harm than good. D. They will be more strictly controlled.

D

A strong hit to the head will normally give you a concussion (脑震荡). Woodpeckers, however, strike their beaks (喙) into trees thousands of times a day and are perfectly fine.
We used to think that a woodpecker’s skull (头骨) worked as a kind of safety helmet which absorbed the shocks. A new study by Sam Van Wassenbergh, a researcher at the University of Antwerp in Belgum, proved that this “common sense” was in fact false.
Van Wassenbergh and his colleagues argued that, if a woodpecker’s head absorbed the force, it would not be able to strike the tree with enough force.
“If the beak absorbed much of its own impact, the unfortunate bird would have to pound even harder,” they said in their paper. In other words, if the theory were true, the woodpecker would have to peck even harder to compensate (弥补) for both the shock-absorbing qualities of the sponge-like bone inside its skull as well as the density (密度) of the wood.
The scientists recorded four different kinds of woodpeckers in zoos as they were pecking. The team used data from their high-speed recordings to build digital models of the woodpeckers. Van Wassenbergh described the woodpeckers’ motion as “a hammer (锤子) hitting wood” since their movement rigid and focused.
The research suggested that woodpeckers don’t have any shock-absorbing device or the ability to reduce the amount of force. Although they are without “helmets”, the team claimed that the woodpeckers’ tiny size and weight protect them.
A woodpecker’s brain is about 700 times smaller than that of a human. “Smaller animals can stand up to higher decelerations (减速). Think about a fly that hits a window and then just flies back again,” Van Wassenbergh said. “So that is why even the hardest hits we observed are not expected to cause any concussion.”
THEORIES OF PECKING
Previous theory 1: The shock is absorbed by a spongy (海绵似的) bone behind the woodpecker’s beak.
Previous theory 2: Woodpeckers have a long tongue that wraps around the skull, which protects the brain.
Previous theory 3: The liquid inside the skull ensures that the brain will not move violently.
New theory: There is no shock-absorbing device in the head. Woodpeckers’ tiny body is able to take the hit.
32. What did people use to believe about woodpeckers when they peck trees?
A. They could resist slight concussions.
B. Their heads were able to reduce the impact.
C. Their beaks could spread the shocks they produce.
D. Their bodies were soft enough to absorb the force.
33. What did the experiment conducted by Van Wassenbergh and his colleagues prove?
A. The shock absorber theory is mostly correct.
B. How woodpeckers peck depends on their type.
C. Woodpeckers do not have special safety devices.
D. Density of the wood affects a woodpeckers’ pecking force.
34. What protects a woodpecker from getting a concussion according to Van Wassenbergh?
A. Its size. B. Its skull. C. Its beak. D. Its species.
35. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. An advertisement. B. An information brochure.
C. An observation diary. D. A science magzine.

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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为
多余选项。
We all know about the health benefits of swimming. It offers a great workout for the body —it builds endurance, muscle strength, and cardiovascular (心血管的) fitness. 36 ? Well, many people are trying, based on evidence that it is good for us.
Cold-water swimming involves swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers, and
the sea. 37 . And research has found it can have much bigger benefits than that for your body and mind. Besides being good exercise, spending time outdoors and in the water improves wellbeing.
38 . One man who suffered constant pain after surgery claimed he was cured by taking a plunge in cold open water. And another swimmer, Sandria Simons, told the BBC, “the immersion (浸) of your body in cold, salt water, just feeling like you’re at one with nature if you like, just feels amazing.”
But what are people gaining from this chilly experience? Doctors say getting into cold water causes a stress response, but the more you do it, your reaction to stress is reduced. It’s also thought to have a strong anti-inflammatory (消炎的) effect. 39 . Some experts believe cold-water swimming helps “cross-adaptation”, where one form of stress prepares the body for another. For example, it also helps reduce the stress of exercising at high altitudes.
40 : approach it with caution, swim with a friend, and maybe start in the summer, when the water temperatures are higher!
A. A cold swim wakes you up
B. Want to have a go at open water swimming
C. It can also be dangerous, so it’s important to do it right
D. But who would enjoy swimming in water that’s ice cold
E. So, if you’re convinced that this is for you, take this advice
F. But there are bigger benefits to this stress-reducing exercise
G. Evidence suggests that cold-water swimming has cured certain health conditions

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 born in the Netherlands and lived there until I was 30 years old. In the Dutch context, I was emotionally intelligent, and I    41    expected that this could be any different.
When at the University of Michigan, I joined a discussion on    42    . I introduced myself in an understated (Dutch) way as “interested in culture and emotion”. The professor, to fit American    43   , added that I was one of the world’s experts on culture and emotion. In response, I looked down in    44    and said in a low voice that “expert” was a big word.
I lived in North Carolina and had new friends coming over to dinner. Conversations were lively that evening. When my guests left, they    45    me for dinner. My heart sank, because in the Netherlands, “thanking for dinner” means the relationship is    46   .
The Netherlands and the US do not have massively different   47   . But emotional interactions between individuals from these different cultures are not    48   . The professor meant to make me feel good, but instead made me    49  . My friends meant to show gratitude, but they made me think they were distancing themselves from us instead. Where did it go wrong in these interactions?
I now think the answer is that we were interacting with different    50    in mind. In the US, it is important that people feel good about themselves: other people help you    51   and have self-esteem (自尊). You are an expert, and you made the special effort to cook us this delicious dinner.    52    , in the Netherlands, it is important to make true    53    with other people, and not to pretend you are better than anybody else. The daily dances of emotions are    54   : Americans dance to the music of making each other special, while Dutch dance to the music of true connection. And when you    55    them up, people start stepping on each other’s toes.
41. A. never B. rarely C. usually D. sometimes   
42. A. manners B. emotions C. literature D. intelligence
43. A. standards B. procedures C. policies D. requirements 
44. A. anger B. delight C. disappointment D. embarrassment
45. A. asked B. praised C. thanked D. blamed
46. A. distant B. insincere  C. harmonious D. meaningful  
47. A. origins B. cultures C. environment D. languages  
48. A. complicated B. interesting C. fluent  D. regular 
49. A. annoyed B. anxious C. humble D. uncomfortable  
50. A. methods B. purposes C. expectations D. feelings
51. A. stand out B. show off C. calm down D. cheer up 
52. A. In turn B. Above all C. After all D. By contrast
53. A. promises B. contributions C. connections D. comparisons 
54. A. personal B. different C. important D. widespread  
55. A. build B. take C. pick D. mix 

第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Cuju was an ancient Chinese 56 (compete) game involving kicking a ball through an opening into a net.
As the ancestor of soccer, it first appeared in 57 well known ancient Chinese historical work Zhan Guo Ce (Strategies of the Warring States), which described cuju as a form of 58 (entertain) among the general public.
Later, cuju was 59 (common) played in the army for military training purposes during the Han Dynasty (206 BC—220 AD).
Liu Bang, the first emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, was a cuju fan 60 liked watching and playing cuju.
Emperor Liu Che would establish a cuju field 61 his army went. He used cuju as a way of training soldiers.
The 62 (early) record of women cuju players can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. We can see paintings of females with their hair 63 (tie) back, waving their long sleeves and looking chic (时髦的) while playing cuju.
Up to the Tang Dynasty (618—907), women players prevailed (盛行) at the royal court, as emperors enjoyed watching soccer games. At that time, various skills were widely used in playing cuju, mainly 64 (serve) as amusement.
As a way of national culture protection, cuju 65 (list) in the first batch of China’s intangible cultural heritages in 2006.

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，你们学校建立了一个有中外学生参加的微信群（WeChat group）。请给你的留学生好友Michael写封邮件，邀请他加入这个微信群。内容包括：
1.写信的目的；
2.该微信群的作用或目的；
3.你的希望。
注意：1.词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Michael,

Yours,
Li Hua

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。
Steve grabbed his bat and glove. “See you later, Mom. I’m going to Paul’s.” He raced out the door and slammed (砰地关上) it behind him. Summer vacation just began. The boys planned to play baseball every day so they could make the freshman team.
Paul was waiting outside for Steve. “What are you doing? Where’s your stuff?” Steve lifted his bat onto his shoulder when catching sight of Paul.
Paul shook his head unhappily. “I have to clean Mr Thompson’s garage before I can go. With his broken arm, he can’t do it himself. My mom always volunteers me to help the Thompson’s. They’re kind of old.”
“OK,” said Steve. “I’ll help you. We’ll get done quicker working together.”
The boys went down the block to the Thompson’s and got started. They found a couple of brooms and shovels (铲). Before they swept, they put boxes that were scattered (散落) around the garage floor on shelves. As Paul put a big box on a shelf, it fell off and with it fell an envelope. He picked it up. It wasn’t sealed, so he opened it. There were lots of one-hundred-dollar bills.
“You’ve got to see this.” He pulled out a handful of bills and showed Steve with his eyes lit up. “Where did you get that?” said Steve. Paul pointed to the shelf. “It just fell down when the box fell. There’s got to be a couple of thousand dollars here. If we take some, I bet no one will ever know.”
Steve frowned (皱眉) and shook his head. “Are you crazy? That’s stealing.” “Well, I do a lot of housework for them and don’t get paid. It’s not really stealing; it’s a kind of payment for my hard work,” Paul insisted. At that time, Steve was about to grab the money from Paul’s hand when they heard a voice.
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。
“Boys, I baked a chocolate cake,” Mrs Thompson walked into the garage, with a box in her hand.


When they were about to leave, Mrs Thompson handed Paul a brand-new bat and glove.



2023年葫芦岛市普通高中高三年级第二次模拟考试
英语参考答案
一、 听力
1—5 CCBBA 6—10 ABACA 11—15 ACBAC 16—20 BBACC
二、阅读理解
21—23 BCD 24—27 DCBA 28—31 DBCA 32—35 BCAD 36—40 DAGFE
三、完形填空
41—45 ABADC 46—50 ABCDB 51—55ADCBD
四、语篇填空
56. competitive/competition 57. the 58. entertainment 59. commonly 60. who/that
61. wherever 62. earliest 63. tied 64. serving 65. was listed
五、 应用文
Dear Michael,
How are you these days? I’m writing to invite you to join the WeChat group my school established for both Chinese and foreign students.
The WeChat group is a bridge of friendship between Chinese and foreign students as it lets us get closer and have a better understanding of each other. Moreover, it is like a classroom where we can help each other in language learning and have discussions about various topics.
I hope the WeChat group will interest you. If you have any questions about it, feel free to ask me. I’m looking forward to receiving your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
六、 读后续写
“Boys, I baked a chocolate cake,” Mrs Thompson walked into the garage, with a box in her hand. Catching sight of Mrs Thompson, the two froze with fear, trying to act normally. Ashamed and nervous, Steve just had the cake, lowering his head all the time! Delicious as the cake was, they didn’t have any appetite. Mrs Thompson seemed to notice something was wrong, “Boys, do you like the cake?” Paul nodded, with his eyes avoiding any contact with Mrs Thompson, his heart full of guilty.
When they were about to leave, Mrs Thompson handed Paul a brand-new bat and glove. Paul took the bat and glove, shame obviously displaying on his face. “Th ... thanks so much.” Voice trembling, Paul reached into his pocket and took out the envelope, “We found this in your garage.” Expression changing from surprise to question and finally to approval, Mrs Thompson came up to Paul, patted his shoulder and said gently: “Oh, thank you for helping me find it. I totally forgot where I had put it.” Letting out a sigh of relief, Paul realized that honesty mattered most.

听力原文
Text 1
W: Don’t take too long, Mike. The examination is coming, you know.
M: I won’t. I’ll come back to school as soon as possible and make up the lessons missed during my absence.
Text 2
W: Sorry I’m late. Have you been waiting long?
M: Not long – about ten minutes. I’ve been reading the menu. It looks pretty good.
Text 3
W: Darling, I’m going to buy tickets for the play this afternoon.
M: Don’t buy tickets for this Friday. I can’t go to the theater that day. I have to attend a birthday party.
Text 4
W: There’s someone playing the guitar over there. We’ll go and listen, shall we? Free entertainment, anyway.
M: No, it’s not free. There’s a little girl coming around collecting.
Text 5
W: Ah, there you are, Peter. I was afraid you’d got lost.
M: I got on the wrong bus, I’m afraid. I’d probably not be here now, but some kind people put me right. I’m sorry I’m late.
W: Don’t worry. Come in, please.
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W: Excuse me, but could you tell me when the next plane for Paris leaves?
M: The plane for Paris leaves every two hours. Let me see. The next one is in 40 minutes at eleven o’clock.
W: How much is a second class ticket, please?
M: We have only first class tickets left. It is $350 one way.
W: OK, I’d like one for the next flight.
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M: Hello. I believe you’ve just moved into this building, haven’t you?
W: Yes, I’ve just moved into 202. My name is Susan Carrie.
M: It’s nice to meet you, Susan. I’m Bill. I live just above you.
W: Well, it’s nice meeting you, Bill. You play the violin, don’t you? I’ve heard music coming from your flat several times.
M: Oh, I hope I’m not disturbing you. I try to play during the day when most people are at work.
W: You’re not bothering me at all. On the contrary, I enjoy listening to it.
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W: Adam, I’ve just heard back from Gloria, Jason and Tom. They can all meet you on Thursday at 4 pm but Wilma can’t make it that day.
M: Well, we can’t hold the meeting without Wilma. How about next Monday at 1 pm or Wednesday morning at 9? Does either of those work?
W: Well, most of them can make those times, but Gloria trains new workers each morning until 12:30.
M: All right. Let’s set it for noon next Tuesday. We can use the first half hour to talk about our organization’s history, goals and past achievements. When Gloria joins us, we can go over the plans for this new project.
W: OK.
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M: I hope I’m not late, Miss Baxter. Professor Green asked me to come. My name’s Andrew. I’m in my final year.
W: Oh, yes, you’re Chairman of the Social Science Society, aren’t you?
M: That’s right. That’s one of my problems. It’s been taking up too much time.
W: Surely there must be another student who could take over the job.
M: Yes, there is someone, I suppose.
W: There isn’t anything else worrying you, is there? Anything personal, I mean.
M: I … er … I’m in debt. I borrowed some money when I bought a car. Now this person – well, actually he’s my friend – wants his money back.
W: I see. That seems natural enough. Well, I’m afraid it’s against our policy to lend money to students. The only solution seems to be to sell the car. Otherwise you’ll be short of money all term.
M: Yes, I suppose so.
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M: Long Lake is the arts camp that goes beyond the traditional idea of a summer camp with a unique program for boys and girls who want to immerse themselves in a performing arts camp. You can choose what you want to do in drama, acting, dance, music, film making, and rock music. Our campers gain by working daily with talented people, and equally importantly, learn by taking part in shows and performances each and every weekend.
At Long Lake you concentrate on what you like best and still have time to explore and develop in new areas. By creating your own program you get exactly what you want for the perfect summer! Our campers can also enjoy the most beautiful waterfront for swimming and lots of fun in many land sports.
We have over 39 years of operation and our 145 highly trained staff are chosen from all over the world and we only have 250 campers per session. At Long Lake most lessons are one on one and every camper gets individual attention and guidance.
Long Lake has been the ideal summer camp offering a rewarding fun-filled summer.