2024届山西省临汾市高考考前适应性训练考试(一)英语试题

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秘密★启用前临汾市2024年高考考前适应性训练考试(一)英 语注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分，不计入总分)做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试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：B1.What does the woman mean?A.She would like to go to the movies.B.She was too tired to go to the movies.C.She thought it wonderful to have a sleep.2.What does the woman probably do?A.A doctor.B.A coach.C.A writer.3.Who are the speakers probably?A.Students.B.Scientists.C.Factory workers.4.Where does the conversation take place?A.At the ticket office.B.On the train.C.In the street.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.TV stations.B.TV series.C.TV ads.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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What will the speakers do tomorrow?A.Go to a museum.B.Go over their lessons.C.Visit their headteacher.7.When will the speakers meet at the school gate?A.At 7:00.B.At 6:45.C.At 6:15.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8.Where does the woman work?A.In the toy department.B.In the shoe shopping center.C.At the cashier.9.What does the woman think that Christmas means to her?A.More money and more tips.B.More work and more headaches.C.More noise and more headaches.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.When does the man feel nervous?A.Before a game. B.During a game.C.During training.11.What does the man think of their training?A.Profitable.B.Exciting.C.Boring.12.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The man is worried about tomorrow's game.B.The man's team will probably get the cup.C.Northern City has won by four goals.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What's the man's phone number?A.616-3564.B.661-3564.C..661-3546.14.Where did the man see the pictures of the furniture?A.On the Internet.B.In the shop.C.In a brochure.15.What's the man's choice of sofa?A.Three pieces,yellow.B.Four pieces,yellow.C.Three pieces,white.16.How will the man pay for the furniture?A.By credit card. B.By check.C.In cash.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where was Camp Alison first founded?A.In the UK.B.In Australia.C.In America.18.How long did it take Camp Alison to acquire ten sites in London?A.About 5 years.B.About 6 years.C.About 16 years.19.Why is it easy for Camp Alison to find sites?A.It has excellent sports equipment.B.There are many schools in London.C.Schools aren't usually open in the summer.20.What do we know about Camp Alison?A.It has been operating for 30 years.B.It is the oldest day camp in the world.C.It has experienced camp directors.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分60分)第一节(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AThe Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur CompetitionThe Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is the largest and most well-known virtual business competition for high school students in the world.It was founded in Maryland in 2014 by a young budding(萌芽的)high school entrepreneur.The competition gives high school students the chance to present their innovative business ideas, get real entrepreneurial experience,earn cash prizes,and build resumes that stand out from the crowd when applying for college.Participation is 100%free for all students,which levels the playing field and provides equal access to opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs regardless of their socioeconomic background or nationality.The competition attracts the very best high school student entrepreneurs from all comers of the globe,making the competition truly global.Participating is Easy1.Register for the competition individually or team up with up to four friends to compete together.2.Recognize a pressing problem the world faces,then create something new and build a business idea to address it.3.Check out the scoring criteria to make sure your idea qualifies as a blue ocean business.4.Reference the blue ocean pitch template(模版)to record your 5-minute video,upload on YouTube,and submit a link and the video file.21.What benefit could a competitor get from the competition'A.A college admission letter.B.A full scholarship.C.Hands-on business experience.D.Discounted entry fee.22.When did the competition expand on a global scale?A.In 2014-15.C.In 2016-17.B.In 2015-16.D.In 2022-23.23.What should be done in preparation for participation?A.Submitting a word file.B.Designing a scoring criterion.C.Identifying an urgent global issue.D.Register a business organization.BJulia Whelan climbed into the double-walled,foam-insulated booth in her home office near Palm Springs,Calif.In preparation,she had stopped drinking alcohol the night before,had avoided dairy since waking at 6 a.m.and had run through the humming and vocalizing of her warm-up exercises.Her glass jar filled with water,her Vaseline lip therapy at hand,she was ready to work.Whelan,38,the comforting,confident female voice behind more than 400 audio-books,is so sought-after that six months' notice is required.Once she has taken on a project,she reads through the book once or twice,deciding on themes to highlight when she gets into the recording booth by using different tones and accents,and emphasizing certain words. “Narrating a book really is a performance,"she said,“and it can be harder to do than acting, because I can't use my eyes or facial expression to communicate something to the audience.”Her narrating voice,slightly different from her regular speech,is crisp and low-pitched.There is no singsong,no up speak,“I have an absolute affection on her voice,with a detached but not uninterested tone that makes her a very persuasive storyteller.When I listen to Julia read my stories,it sounds like she is calling you over to tell you a great story."said Olivia Nuzzi,NewYork magazine's Washington correspondent.Flynn,an American writer and film maker,decided against rereading the book Gone Girl, opting instead to listen to the narration when preparing to write the screenplay for the film adaptation.“Julia gave me the benefit of listening to Amy and seeing the world through her eyes,”Flynn said.Just before the pandemic,Whelan began her writing Thank You for Listening.She learned about her writing when she experienced it as a narrator.“There is something about it that changes when you're performing it,"Whelan said,"I read the book out loud during every stage of its revisions but it's different when you sit down and have the microphone in front of you.When I finally am inhabiting all the characters,the story comes to life.”24.Why did Julia Whelan make the preparations?A.To avoid muscle strain.B.At her followers’ request.C.To build up her confidence.D.For her occupational necessity.25.What can we learn about Whelan from paragraph 2?A.She is a serious-minded narrator.B.Her accent is typical of her narration.C.She earns people's admiration in acting.D.Her body language speaks louder than voice.26.Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word“detached”in paragraph 3?A.Relaxing.B.Flat.C.Silky..D.Critical.27.What does the author indicate by mentioning Whelan's writing experience?A.Whelan's exceptional writing talent.B.Whelan's deep gratitude to.the audience.C.The hardship of Whelan's interpreting stories.D.The contribution of Whelan's narration to writing.CAngus Neish dared to hope that his fine-looking cattle,bred at Rodmead Farm in Wilt-shire,would nab a prize at the Royal Bath and West Show last month.The annual fair,held near Shepton Mallet,in Somerset,is England's oldest and grandest.As well as a fiercely competitive livestock parade,it features Morris dancing,sheep-shearing and a vintage fairground.Its pony-chariot races are second to none.Many contestants performed vigorously before a large crowd.100,000 turned out for some of the three-day show.Britons love a fair.No one is sure exactly how many shows there are across the country, but at least 400 days of such rural events happen annually across the country.Roughly one in ten Britons attend them each year.It appears their popularity is rising.In late June,it was the turn of the Royal Highland Show,near Edinburgh,where 217,000 people—breaking a record set in 2019-rolled up.It is estimated that the event last year boosted nearby businesses by almost &40m($51m).Why do people go?Nostalgia(怀旧)is evidently a draw.At Bath and West,as colored flags flapped,visitors formed queues,bought cream teas and listened as a military band played wartime hits.Rural shows also have a purpose.Many fairs were founded to spread the knowledge of new farming technology among rural populations.Some of that mission lives on.A secondary goal is to better educate those who flood in from towns and cities—urban folk make up a decent share of those who pack the grounds.Some consumers also come armed with powerful knowledge of food supply chains—as well as sometimes picky personal preferences for organic,local,animal-friendly and environmentally sound products.Laura Williams,of the Royal Welsh Show,notes that visitors are“much more invested in farming and interested in where their food comes from”than in years past.A last purpose,naturally,is for farmers to excel against their rivals in friendly competition.In this respect,Mr.Neish enjoyed an utterly successful day.In a first for Bath and West, his cattle scooped all four of the top prizes on offer in their categories.Such victories do not bring immediate,large financial rewards,but should boost the reputation of his breeding program.28.What do we know about the fair last month?A.It saw high attendances.B.It was a monthly show.C.It was a fierce art competition.D.It conveyed British moral values.29.What's the purpose of the shows?A.To narrow the urban-rural gap.B.To promote wartime hit records.C.To offer an insight into farming.D.To erase competition among farmers.30.What will Mr Neish gain from Bath and West?A.An instant profit.B.Marketing strategies.C.A chance to advertise.D.An academic reputation.31.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Rural shows:Victors’ stageB.Masses of farmers:True winnersC.Farm products:Sweeping BritishD.Fun of the fair:Gaining popularityDA team from Newcastle University and Northumbria Uaiversity in the UK has found that the thin,root -like threads produced by many fungi(真菌)can potentially be used as a biodegradable,wearable material that's also able to repair itself.In their tests,the researchers focused on the Ganoderma lucidum fungus,producing a skin from branching thin threads,which together weave into a structure called a mycelium(菌丝体). With a little more work,the fragile skins could serve as a substitute for leather, satisfying environmental and fashion tastes.“The results suggest that mycelium materials can survive in dry and unfavourable environments, and self-repairing is possible with minimal intervention after a two -day recovery period,"write the researchers in their published paper.However,the process used to produce these materials tends to kill off the fungal spores(孢子)hat help the organism regenerate itself.A new approach involving a mix of mycelia,proteins,and other nutrients in a liquid encouraged the growth of a skin.The results are currently too thin and delicate to be tuned into a jacket. However,the researchers are confident that it's possible that future innovations could turn it into a tougher skin,possibly by combining layers or plasticizing in glycerol. Crucially, the production process didn't kill off the fungal spores.Tests on the material showed that it was indeed able to replace holes made in it.The material was as strong as before,though it was still possible to see where the holes had been.“Due to their functional properties,the ability of this regenerative mycelium material to heal micro and macro defects opens interesting future prospects for unique product applications in leather-goods replacements such as furniture,automotive seals,and fashion wear,"write there searchers.There's a long way to go here before you'll be wearing clothes made out of fungus.The growing and healing processes take several days to happen at the moment for example, something which could be sped up over time.32.What did the team find in their tests?A.An alternative to fragile skin.B.Thin threads shaped like roots.C.A mycelium with a complicated structure.D.Mycelium materials with self-healing function.33.What is mainly presented in paragraph 3?A.The recovery period of fungal spores.B.Crises of mycelium materials' survival.C.Imperfection in producing mycelium materials.D.The method of intervening organisms' regeneration.34.What can we learn about the new approach?A.It speeds up the creation of mycelia.B.It keeps fungal spores from destruction.C.It makes the holes in materials invisible.D.It combines the liquid with layers of skin.35.What is the prospect of mycelium-based materials?A.A flash in the pan.B.Promising but challenging.C.Inspiring but unachievable.D.A growth and decline cycle.第二节 (共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Whenever I've had a few stressful weeks,I typically schedule a“cooking day".Working onrecipes that I already know builds my confidence;trying out some new oncs adds an element ofsurprisc.In the end,I fecl satisfied by the products of my work.36 You can find your ownrelief in preparing food.37 This multisensory aspect of cooking is like a coping tool for stressful situation,the 5-4-3-2-1 technique.It allows you to quickly connect with the present momont by oncouragingyou to notice five things you can see,four things you can fcel,three things you can hcar,two youcan smell,and one you can taste.38 You might feel a bit calmer at the cnd.Another key feature of cooking is that it's connected to and shaped by the past.What youchoose to cook,and the way you prepare it,might issuc in part from the profcrenccs andtechniques of your parents,grandparents,friends or partners.39This link is part ofcooking's psychological richness and its potential to restore.Trying new recipes and new ingredients can help you with the creation of new memorics.40 And,if you are wise in your choice of healthy ingredicnts,the food itself oould havesubsequent benefits for your psychological wellbeing.The next time you step into the kitchen and try your hand at a new dish,try to consciouslytake notice of what's going on in your mind and in your body,of what sorts of feelings cookingbrings out in you.A.Cooking engages all five senses.B.For me,cooking is a stress-relieving way.C.Through cooking,I can get back control of my life.D.You are cooking,in this sense,for your future self.E.Each smell and taste has the power to revive certain memories.F.It helps focus on a task,offering you a sense of power and control:G.Giving it a try can demonstrate the benefits of sensory experience.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I wasn't raised to be a fan of snails(蜗牛).I was always taught that if we see a snail on a plant, we should pick it off and__41__on it.This brought us the kind of giggly(咯咯傻笑的) __42__that only children experience.We loved it.However,my__43__on snails has changed,as I've grown older.They bring me a different kind of happiness.The first time.I thought of snails as more than a__44__was when I saw something that __45__ me in my garden.A small snail,__46__a hard shell,moved slowly toward one__47__ bud and explored it.The exploration lasted for quite a while and,__48__enough,the bud turned into a full bloom.Watching the snail carefully touching the flower__49__me of the lyric:“Snails see the beauty in every inch.”I realized that the snail is probably a best representation of__50__and taking life slowly.Then,I__51__the snail in my palm.It was scared by the sudden move and immediately __52__back into its shell.I thought it would__53__inside for several minutes,but shortly after gutting used to the takeaway,the snail poked its head out again.It was not just hiding but __54__.Giving ourselves time to nourish(滋养)inside and out,and waiting for the right__55__ to reenter the exciting life,is extremely restorative and worthwhile.第二节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。Fashion is always a major indicator of popular trends.The new Chinese style has been selected as one of the Top 10 lifestyle trends in a compilation(汇编)__56__(release)by Xiaohongshu.Besides adding value__57__design,the new Chinese style is enriching people's eating and drinking habits.So far,the imported coffee business__58__(embrace)the Chinese style and culture to create a new image for coffee as a lifestyle beverage.For instance,Sexy Tea launched Chinese-style Yuenn &Yang Coffee,__59__struck an instant chord with young people.__60__(similar),a Moutai flavored latte by Luckin Coffee created a stir in the market. The integration of Eastern and Western drinks is not simply a__61__(combine),but a new flavor supported by new materials and processes.“Amid all these market__62__(phenomenon)sparked by the new Chinese style,cultural consumption has also emerged.Scenes such as traditional Chinese style photography, Hanfu outings, ancient city cultural tourism,the popular new Chinese weddings and related fashion have all become__63__(act).”said Hua Hui,associate professor of the School of Media & Communication at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.The inclusiveness of Chinese culture__64__the leading role of Chinese aesthetics(美学) have redefined the contemporary world,__65__(give)it a new dimension and a new status.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Sam看到你在社交媒体上发布的“Just applied to be a volunteer at the 9th Asian Winter Games(HARBIN 2025).Feeling excited!”,他很感兴趣，发邮件询问志愿者申请事宜。请你给他回封邮件，内容包括：1.志愿活动要求；2.活动意义。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Sam,I hope this email finds you in great spirits.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。I like staying overnight at my Gramma's house—that is,until Gramma starts telling me how wonderful my cousin Maya is.Then it's Maya this and Maya that until I don't ever want to hear another word about her.That's why I wasn't too excited when Gramma called me on the phone to"come on over and bring your pyjamas(睡衣裤).”When I got there,it was worse than I'd expected.There,in Grandpa's big leather rocker,sat Maya,all dressed up and formal-looking and wearing fancy shoes as if she'd just been a party.“Surprise,Kristen!”Gramma said.“Your cousin Maya and her parents have traveled in from the East Coast on business.Maya gets to stay with us this afternoon.”Gramma chattered away about how excited she'd been for this surprise get-together,and how cousins ought to get to know each other better.I hung my baseball cap in the closet and set my backpack by the stairway,all the time smiling and nodding as if I'd been waiting forever for this chance to spend an afternoon with Maya.Grandpa's chair squawked(咯咯叫)as Maya rocked back and forth.It's the chair I like best in the house,the one I usually sit in.I sat down on the sofa across from her.Shortly,Gramma went off to the kitchen to“see about some lunch,”she said.That left me stuck in the living room with rocking Maya.She was still small but taller than I'd remembered her from her last visit four years ago.She was good at small talk,though,and was chatting away about how nice it was to see me again.But I could tell that she didn't really think so.The last time she was here,we'd had hours of fun together building caves out of Gramma's sofa pillows.After that,I would hear about her only through Gramma's tales.Maya taking piano lessons.Maya learning math.Maya,Maya,Maya.Now Maya was here,looking great with the latest haircut and a fancy dress.注意：1.续写字数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers,I wished I hadn't come.“How do you know all these things about me?”I asked.临汾市2024年高考考前适应性训练(一)英语试题评分参考第一部分 听力：(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分，不计入总分)1—5 BAAAC 6—10 ABABA11—15 CBBAC16—20 CBACC第二部分 阅读：(共20小题，每小题3分，满分60分)21—23 CCC 24—27 DABD 28—31ACCD 32—35DCBB 36—40 BAGED第三部分：语言运用：第一节：(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)41—45 BBACB 46—50ADABC 51—55ABCDC第二节：(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分)56.released 57.to 58.has embraced 59.which 60.Similarly61.combination 62.phenomena 63.active 64.and 65.giving说明：(1)有拼写或大小写错误的作答不给分。(2)除所列答案外，若测评过程中发现其他可接受答案，经评卷专家组讨论确认后可以给分。第四部分： 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节：(满分15分)参考范文一：Dear Sam,I hope this message finds you in great spirits.Delightedly knowing your interest in the 9th Asian Winter Games,I can't wait to share details with you.The Asian Winter Games is a significant event.Volunteering at it is really a unique opportunity to meet and interact with many different people,and experience the spirit of sportsmanship and competition.As for its requirements,excellent communication and organization skills with flexibility are emphasized.Additionally,proficiency in both Mandarin and English is a must.For more detailed information,you can refer to the attachment.I sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to participate in the Games.Looking forward to hearing from you.(鼓励Sam参加是考查学生是否有读者意识。)参考范文二：Dear Sam,I hope this message finds you in great spirits.Yes,it's true!I've just submitted my application for a volunteer position at the 9th Asian Winter Games to be held in Harbin in 2025.As for its requirements,it's proficiency in both Mandarin and English that is a must,which is greatly beneficial in assisting those in need.Besides,both flexible skills in communication and prior relevant experience are especially highlighted. Undoubtedly, volunteering at it is really a unique opportunity to meet and interact with many different people,and experience firsthand the behind-the-scenes workings of a major sporting event.Why not consider volunteering for such a significant event?Waiting to receive your good news.(鼓励Sam参加是考查学生是否有读者意识。)第二节：(满分25分)参考范文1Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers,I wished I hadn't come.A rush of shame flooded over me as I compared myself to Maya.She was smarter,prettier,and more talented than I.“I hear you like to skate,”Maya's words crashed through my thoughts."I hear you are the captain of your baseball team.Even better,you are always competitive and aggressive in any sports activities,"she exclaimed,her eyes full of envy and admiration.What she announced was totally beyond my expectation.“How do you know all these things about me?”I asked.Maya told me that my Gramma wrote about me in her emails and that I was her favorite person to write about.Numb with shock,I stared at Maya's face,I explained that my Gramma talked about her all the time.It was at that moment that a bond was rebuilt,reminding me of the lost pieces of those sweet memories.During the afternoon,the living room was brimming with laughter.I finally understood that Gramma had two favorites.参考范文2:Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers,I wished I hadn't come.There I was, feeling out of place,in my casual wear.A feeling of envy and somewhat discomfort welled up in my heart.“Krista,you won honor for your school baseball team last month.Fantastic!"A dynamic and uplifting voice broke the embarrassing silence.“You excel at maths.Could you help me with my maths?”she continued.Feeling stunned with what I heard,I got to realize that Maya was just a regular child like me,with her own struggles and achievements.“How do you know all these things about me?”I asked.“It's grandma.She talked a lot about you on the phone,your baseball games,your science projects,and how much you helped her around the house."she said.I was taken aback.I thought Gramma only talked about Maya,but she had been sharing stories about me as well.It dawned on me that maybe Gramma wasn't comparing us,but rather celebrating both our accomplishments.As the afternoon progressed,Maya and I started sharing more about our lives,and I found myself enjoying her company,realizing that we had a lot in common.参考范文3Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers,I wished I hadn't come.Her nice haircut, trendy outfit and graceful manner all made me feel inferior.My head was cluttered with a mix of jealousy and embarrassment.Despite that,I still managed a smile and nodded every now and then as she was lecturing her experiences I had already heard of from Gramma.Time dragged.I was about to excuse myself off the living room when Maya said admiringly,“How does it feel winning the baseball match?I've never claimed the top spot.”Ignoring the apparent astonishment on my face,she continued mentioning my recent improvement in math.“How do you know all these things about me?”I asked.“It was Gramma!”she said,“She talked a lot about you on the phone.I rather envy you."Her words came as a shock in my heart.It turned out Gramma had always been the bridge between us,bonding us with her special attention.Later that afternoon,both of us found back the lost delight we had had four years ago.After Maya left,I gave Gramma a bear hug and thanked her for giving us a place to reconnect and showering us with unspoken love.听力材料Text 1M:Let's go to the movies after dinner.W:A wonderful idea,but I'm too exhausted now and I want to take a break.Text 2W:Henry,what brings you here?M:Well,I've been running a temperature for two weeks.I finally decided I should come and see you.Text 3M:There is always a lot of smoke coming from the chimney of the factories near our school.W:Yes,there is.I think factories should not be built near schools.Text 4M:Excuse me,when does the next train for Princeton leave?W:Let's see …There's one leaving in fifteen minutes,and another one in an hour.M:I'd like two tickets for the earlier train.W:OK.Text 5W:Why are you angry,Tom?M:I can't stand it when they show the same commercials twice in a row.It drives me crazy.W:Oh,they always interrupt the TV series at the most exciting moment to show some stupid commercials.M:I know!Text 6M:Hello.This is Mike.Can I speak to Mary?W:Speaking.Why are you calling?M:I've got something important to tell you.W:I guess we're going on a school trip?M:Wow!You hit the bull's eye.⑥We plan to go to a museum tomorrow morning.W:No problem!I just had a cold yesterday and now I've already recovered.M:OK,I'll tell our teacher.⑦We'll meet at the school gate at a quarter to seven tomorrow morning.See you then.W:Thanks a lot.I'll be there.Bye!Text 7W:Christmas is coming.And it seems everything has been going wrong lately.M:Here …Sit down and tell me about it.W:Well,recently I've had to be at work by 8 am.⑧You know I work in the toy department at the shopping center.M:Ah,yes,of course it's much busier than usual.Everyone's shopping for Christmas presents.W:Yesterday I overslept and I was ten minutes late.At 10 o'clock the front doors of the shopping center opened and a flood of shoppers walked into the toy department.Soon people were shouting,pushing me around or making angry demands.M:Oh,that's awful.W:I'm used to it now.It's just that selling gifts for kids is such an unpleasant job before Christmas.⑨Christmas doesn't mean much to me now except more work and more headaches.Text 8W:Now,Tony,what do you like best about being a football star?M:Well,I love to hear the cheering when I'm playing,especially when I score a goal.And,of course,the pay is good.W:Do you get nervous?M:⑩Before the game,yes,but not during it.W:Can you tell us something about your training?M:Well,we train very hard,especially before a big game.The team has to stay together on the road—sometimes for weeks—and I find it very boring.W:Are you worried about tomorrow's game?M:No.⑫Even if we lose we'll probably still get the cup.You see,we scored more goals than Northern City,so they'll have to win by at least four goals if they want the cup.I don't think they can do it.W:Thank you,Tony,and good luck tomorrow.Text9W:Good morning,Redwood Furniture Shop.Can I help you?M:Yes.I'd like to order a set of furniture for my new house,please.Can you deliver it to my home?W:Sure!Just let me get the order form here and I'll take down your information.Can I have your name please?M:Bill Dutton.⑬My phone number is 661-3564.W:OK,got it.⑭And have you looked through the pictures of our furniture on the Internet?M:Of course.Now,may I tell you the number of each piece of furniture?W:Yes.I will write them down.Please go ahead.M:A white yellow double bed,picture No.5;⑮a sofa,three pieces,white,No.4;a light red bookcase,No.8;a round yellow dinner table with 4 chairs,No.10.Oh,that's all.W:OK.I have written them down.Now,where would you like them delivered?M:My address is No.366,Zhongshan Road.Is tomorrow OK?W:Let me check.Yes,tomorrow we are available.But how will you pay,cash or credit card?M:⑯Cash.Please bring a receipt when you deliver them.W:OK.Then see you tomorrow.M:See you.Text 10Good morning,everyone.Welcome to Camp Alison.Camp Alison is one of the oldest day camps in the UK.It was founded 20 years ago by a British couple,Susan and Mike Defino,in Australia.After its success in Australia,they thought the idea would work well in the UK,too.⑱Within five years of its opening in the UK,Camp Alison expanded to ten different sites within London.Day camps are organized throughout the summer and are open to children and teenagers between 6 and 16.⑲The camps are hosted at schools and colleges that would normally be closed in the summer.This allows Camp Alison to have its day camp on sites that have excellent grounds and equipment,particularly for sportsAll the sites have sports halls and indoor swimming pools if it is too wet and or cold for the organized outdoor activities.2Camps have their own directors who plan everything and have a lot of experience.All camps are regularly inspected.Have a look at our website for full details.41.A.knock42.A.relief43.A.view44.A.pet45.A.puzzles46.A.dragging47.A.eye-catching48.A.magically49.A.cured50.A.curiosity51.A.placed52.A.stepped53.A.wander54.A.competing55.A.reasonB.stampB.satisfactionB.focusB.toyB.interestsB.usingB.breathtakingB.secretlyB.remindedB.excitementB.coveredB.drewB.sleepB.resistingB.positionC.leanC.sympathyC.debateC.pestC.comfortsC.liftingC.familiar-lookingC.swiftlyC.warnedC.calmnessC.stuckC.crawledC.hideC.exploringC.momentD.clickD.scareD.articleD.mascotD.distractsD.pushingD.half-bloomingD.silentlyD.informedD.eagernessD.wrappedD.walkedD:struggleD.adjustingD.choice