四川省成都南开为明学校2020-2021学年高二英语3月月考试题

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四川省成都南开为明学校2020-2021学年高二英语3月月考试题
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第 I 卷（共 100 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并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does David ask for a map?
A. To locate San Francisco. B. To find a restaurant. C. To eat in Chinatown.

2. Where does the woman like to go for holiday?
A. To the beach. B. To Colorado. C. To somewhere cold.

3. How will the man probably deal with the job offer?
A. Accept the offer. B. Refuse the job. C. ask to change the working days.

4. What do we know about Henry?
A.He phoned us to wait for him. B.He won't come for dinner today.
C. He won't be on time for dinner.

5. What are the speakers likely to do next?
A. Continue packing boxes.
B. Stop working and go home.
C. Leave non-urgent orders to tomorrow 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。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. How does Betty usually go to work?
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By rail.

7. What’s the advantage of taking the train?
A. It is more convenient. B. It is much faster. C. It is less expensive.

听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。
8. What suggestion does the man make to the woman?
A. Check the car herself.
B. Think ahead before making a decision.
C. Ask someone to do the car check.

9. What is true about the car price?
A. The woman was given a discount.
B. The salesman stuck to the original price.
C. The price would be lower if paid in cash.

10. How will the man help the woman?
A. Make the payment for her. B. Drive her car home.
C. Look after her car.

听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. How does the woman find the living cost in the city?
A. Low. B. Average. C. High.

12. What accounts for the most of the woman’s expenses?
A. Meals. B. Trains. C. Clothes.

13. Where does the woman go in her spare time?
A. To the cinemas. B. To the supermarkets. C. To the pubs.

听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What will Amanda do on Oct 12?
A. Organize a business meeting.
B. Visit a trade exhibition.
C. Meet the people from Head Office.

15. What preparations is Alan making for the meeting?
A. A report. B. A schedule. C. A lecture.

16. When do the speakers agree to have the meeting?
A. On Oct 4. B. On Oct 10. C. On Oct 17.

听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What did the speaker want to do after dinner that day?
A. Help her friend get the car.
B. Walk alone in the rain to her car.
C. Wait for the rain to stop.

18. What do we know about the speaker then?
A. She was working in the restaurant.
B. She had purchased a new car.
C. She was about seven months pregnant.

19. Where did the speaker meet the young man?
A. At a crossroads. B. In the restaurant. C. Near a car park.

20. What does the speaker want to tell us?
A. An amazing dinner party. B. A funny short story.
C. An unforgettable experience.

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A
The most popular bus tour in London is a hop-on, hop-off tour. This means that the buses are continually driving around predefined (预先确定的) routes and visitors can use their tickets to jump on at any stop and get off at whichever stop they choose. Tickets are usually valid ( 有 效 的 ) for 1-2 days for the operating hours of the company you have bought your ticket from.
One of the best hop-on hop-off tours in London is Golden Tours! Golden Tours is London's leading sightseeing company. Since 1984, it has been offering a wide range of daily tours covering England's most well-known attractions.
Hop-on Hop-off Ticket Price:
Adult: ￡26 Child: ￡12 ( provides for children aged 5-12 ) Family: ￡64 ( provides for two adults and two children )
Ticket Duration: 24 or 48 hours (in winter)
Times:
Blue Route: 8:16 am-5:00 pm Red Route: 8:16 am-5:30pm
Green Route:8:16 am-5:00pm Purple Route:8:16 am-4:15 pm
Buses run every 10-20 minutes.
Where to Purchase Tickets:
Online or at departure points Green Park, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace.
Commentary (现场解说) Languages and Type:
Live commentary in English. Recorded commentary in German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Brazilian Portuguese.
Routes:
Blue Route: Standard Route plus Belgravia and Kensington --- Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, V&A Museum, etc.
Red Route: Standard Route plus the Docklands
Green Route: Standard Route
Purple Route: Standard Route plus Soho and Bloomsbury
Route Durations: 1-3 hours

21.If you want to visit Buckingham Palace, you should choose .
A．Blue Route B．Red Route C．Green Route D．Purple Route

22.Which of the following is TRUE if you take Purple Route for sightseeing in London?
A. You can hear live commentary in French.
B. You can take the bus to wherever you want.
C. You don't need to wait any time for the bus.
D. You have to finish your tour before 4:15 pm.

23.How much should a couple with two children aged 10 and 12 pay for their tickets? A．￡48. B．￡52. C．￡64. D．￡76.


B
I took a job at a vet ( 兽 医 ) clinic almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldn't have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldn't bear to see any creature in pain.
At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy ( 杜 宾 幼 犬 ) in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four-month-old pup had been hit by a car.
The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animal's body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine ( 脊 椎 ) . If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk.
That day forever changed my life. I became the vet's assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening.
Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could fall use his legs.Fast-forward（快进） about a year. I walked into the clinic's crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been sanding quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and dashed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses! I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.

24.Which was the possible position the author took originally at the clinic?
A. A medical assistant. B. A regular receptionist.
C. An enthusiastic volunteer. D. A professional vet.

25. How did the author help the dog?
A. She sewed his wounds. B. She fixed his spine.
C. She helped him to recover. D. She taught him to walk.

26.What can we infer about the dog?
A. He struggled to be on his feet. B. He liked to lick people’ s faces.
C. He got well immediately. D. He got fierce afterwards.

27.What is the best title of this passage?
A. A loving vet. B. A lucky dog
C. A grateful patient. D. A life-changing story.


C
In 2018, Pakistan promised to plant ten billion trees in an effort to slow climate change and to save a land that has been destroyed. That program, whose name is 10 Billion Trees Tsunami, has been taking effect slowly for the past two years, but it recently has received unexpected help from the coronavirus( 新 冠 病 毒 ). Many Pakistanis are suddenly unemployed, so the government has given them jobs as tree-planters. Unemployed day laborers have been turned into "jungle workers", planting trees for 500 rupees a day($3). It's not much, but it can help the unemployed get by.
As the coronavirus struck Pakistan, the 10 Billion Trees campaign was halted as part of social distancing orders put in place to slow the spread of the virus. But earlier this month, the government allowed the forestry agency to restart the program and create more than 63, 600 jobs.
The program is employing three times the number of planters as it normally does, and the planting season has been extended from May(its usual end)throughout June, in order to keep workers employed. All workers are being told to wear masks and keep two meters of distance from others.
Shahid Rashid Awan, project director for Punjab province, said the project hopes to reach 50 million trees this year. “We can absorb all the unemployed laborers and workers who have fled the cities and returned to their villages in the past few weeks.”
A study declared tree planting to be an effective way to store carbon, and if planted in large quantities around the globe, a powerful solution to climate change. While it won’t fix every climate-related problem we have, it can go a long way if done widely, which is exactly what Pakistan is trying to do with such impressive determination.
And the workers will benefit greatly, too. Not only are they able to earn money and support their families at a difficult time, but they’re outside in the fresh air, away from the potential health risks from more tightly-packed urban environments. It’s a brilliant idea that all country leaders should consider copying.

28. How does the coronavirus influence Pakistan?
A. A lot of animals are starving. B. Many people are out of work.
C. Much land is left unmanaged. D. The government has lost power.

29. Which of the following best explains "halted" underlined in Paragraph 3?
A. Agreed. B. Discussed. C. Stopped. D. Doubted.

30. Why is the project environmentally-friendly?
A. It has helped with employment.
B. It has persuaded people to plant trees in big cities.
C. Many laborers produce much less carbon dioxide.
D. It can contribute to fighting against climate change.

31. What does the author think of Pakistan's move?
A. It serves as a good example. B. It is not fit for other countries.
C. It is a waste of time and money. D. It brings many economic benefits.

D

The Mars 2020 rover（漫游者）(02W), which sets off for the Red Planet this year, will not only search for traces of ancient life, but pave the way for future human missions, NASA scientists said Friday as they introduced the vehicle.
The rover has been constructed in a large, sterile(无菌的） room at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, near Los Angeles, where its driving equipment was given its first successful test last week.
Shown to invited journalists on Friday, it is scheduled to leave Earth in July 2020 from Floridas Cape Canaveral, becoming the fifth US rover to land on Mars seven months later in February.
“It's designed to seek the signs of life, so we’re carrying a number of different instruments that will help us understand the geological and chemical context on the surface of Mars,” deputy mission leader Matt Wallace told AFP.
Among the devices on board the rover are 23 cameras, two “ears” that will allow it to listen to Martian winds, and lasers used for chemical analysis.
Approximately the size of a car, the rover is equipped with six wheels like the former US rover, Curiosity, allowing it to travel along rocky land.
Speed is not a priority（优先） for the vehicle, which only has to cover around 200 yards(180 metres) per Martian day ---approximately the same as a day on Earth.
Fuelled by a tiny nuclear reactor, Mars 202(has seven-foot-long(2 metres) articulated arms and a drill to crack open rock samples in locations scientists identify as potentially suitable for life.
We are hoping to move fairly quickly. We'd like to see the next mission launched in 2026 which will get to Mars and pick up the samples, put them into a rocket and finally bring them back to the Earth, "said Wallace.
NASA’s Mars 2020 will remain active for at least one Martian year, which is around two years on Earth.

32. What’s the mission of the Mars 2020 rover(02W) ?
A. Finding suitable landing sites B. Searching and making preparations
C. Setting up research centers. D. Constructing roads.

33.What can we know about the Mars 2020 rover?
A. It looks much like a car with six wheels.
B. It is an updated of the US rover Curiosity.
C. It is solar-powered and can crack open rock samples.
D. It is able to perform different tasks on Mars in search of the signs of life

34. If you search the passage on the website of China Daily, where can you probably find it?
A. Lifestyle B．Regional C．World D．Culture

35. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The Mars 2020 rover has successfully passed its first driving test.
B. NASA is planning a new round of space exploration
C. Future human missions on Mars are on the way
D.A new rover will be launched to carry out scientific research on Mars

第二节 七选五(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s a nightmare having to wait for exam results. 36 If you’re stressed out after taking your exams, don’t worry! There are some steps you can take to calm down and reduce your stress.
Take some deep breaths. Stress and anxiety can trigger your body’s “fight or flight” response, making your breaths shallow and rapid. 37 Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen (腹部). As you breathe, you should feel your abdomen expand along with your chest.
Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards. Some people find it comforting to talk to friends a little about what they wrote. However, it only makes you worry about the answers you can’t change. It is also a bad idea because your brain does not perform well under stressful conditions. You will be unable to think clearly right after a stressful exam. 38
Get some exercise to relax. You might not feel like hitting the gym or going for a run directly after an exam, but getting some moderate physical activity is a great way to reduce stress! 39 If you’re stressed out over your exam, try doing exercise like jogging, cycling or even a quick walk. Regular exercise has been shown to decrease tension and improve your sleep.
40 Regardless of your results, you should celebrate the fact that you have worked hard on your exams. Reward yourself by doing something you enjoy. If you can do it with friends, all the better. Studies have shown that spending time with friends and loved ones is an excellent way to relieve stress and promote a sense of calm and well-being.

A. Spend time with positive people.
B. Do something enjoyable to relax.
C. Fight this stress response by taking deep breaths.
D. You may feel like you perform much worse than you actually do.
E. The situation will be worse if you’re not sure of your performance.
F. Whatever makes you laugh will help you sort out your post-exam stress.
G. It can produce endorphins (内啡肽), which are natural painkillers that boost（使增加） your mood.

第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 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。

Music to My Ears
Robby was 10 for his first piano lesson in my class. Much as he tried, he 41 even the basic rhythm(节奏）. However, he dutifully reviewed the pieces that I required. Over the months he tried and tried while I 42 and encouraged him. At the end of each lesson he'd always say, "My mom's going to hear me play some day." 43 it seemed hopeless.
I only knew his mother from a 44 as she waited in her aged car to pick him up. Then one day Robby stopped coming. I was secretly 45 that he stopped because of his lack of ability.
Weeks later I informed the students, including Robby, of the coming recital（独奏）. To my 46 , Robby asked me if he could be included. I told him he really did not qualify because he had 47 out. He said his mom had been sick and unable to take him to lessons but he was still 48 .
“I've just got to play!" he 49 . Something inside me let me allow him to.
Then came the recital night. The gym was 50 with parents. I put Robby up 51 , thinking that I could save his poor performance through my “curtain closer（谢幕）.”
The recital went off smoothly. Then Robby came up on stage. His clothes were wrinkled and his hair was 52 . "Why didn't his mother at least make him comb his hair for this special night?" I thought.
Robby pulled out the piano bench and began. I was not 53 for what I heard next. His fingers were 54 on the keys. Never had I heard Mozart played so well by people of his age. After he ended, everyone rose 55 their feet in wild applause. In 56 I ran up on stage and put my arms around Robby. "I've never heard you play like that, Robby! How did you 57 it?"
Robby explained, "Well, Miss Hondorf…remember I told you my mom was sick? … 58 she had cancer and passed away yesterday. She was born deaf, so tonight she could hear me play in heaven. I wanted to make it special."
There wasn’t a 59 eye in the house. That night I felt he was the teacher and I was the pupil, for it was he who taught me the meaning of perseverance and 60 .

41.A. had
42.A. learned
B. lacked
B. monitored
C. showed
C. listened
D. got
D. played
43. A. And
B. But
C. So
D. Or
44. A. conversation
B. performance
C. distance
D. picture
45. A. guilty
B. anxious
C. glad
D. sad
46. A. surprise
B. relief
C. pleasure
D. satisfaction
47. A. stepped
B. worn
C. run
D. dropped
48. A. acting
B. practicing
C. performing
D. recording
49. A. insisted
B. suggested
C. complained
D. threatened
50. A. packed
B. lined
C. piled
D. covered
51. A. least
B. most
C. first
D. last
52. A. cool
B. messy
C. neat
D. dull
53. A. eager
B. concerned
C. prepared
D. grateful
54. A. hesitating
B. crawling
C. touching
D. dancing

55.A. over
56.A. chaos
B. to
B. return
C. in
C. silence
D. on
D. tears
57. A. find
B. feel
C. make
D. like
58. A. Eventually
B. Suddenly
C. Frequently
D. Actually
59. A. bright
B. curious
C. dry
D. wet
60. A. love
B. talent
C. regret
D. courage

第 II 卷（共 50 分）

第三部分:英语知识运用
第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
In Hangzhou，borrowing books from the library is now as simple as shopping online：click，pay and wait for delivery.
The city’s public library recently launched a program on WeChat ， 61 popular Chinese messaging software，enabling 62 （it）readers to check out books online and get them 63 (deliver) to their homes at low prices.
To enjoy the “Hangzhou enjoyable reading” service，one first needs to follow the library’s official WeChat account, 64 provides a list of books. After picking books ， borrowers are required 65 (present) their information such as their library membership cards， cellphone numbers and so on. 66 is selected will be delivered by express within three days after payments. Each reader can borrow up to 5 books once and 20 books at most 67 total. The books can be kept for up to 40 days. Readers now can borrow the library’s most popular books in this way. The online books will be renewed and enriched 68 (gradual) according to readers’ borrowing habits and preferences. At the end of December，the library’s old and classic books 69 (put) online too，making the total number of books available and bringing borrowers a lot of 70 (convenient).

第四部分 书面表达（共两节 满分 35 分）
第一节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。

There are many people who think that wealth is good than heath. I used to thinking so

until one day I read a story about Howard Hughes. He was American billionaire who

got everything he wanted. Therefore, in the last twenty years of his life, his health

become worse and he was miserable. He had the best doctors and nurse. But she

could still find no relief. I realized that health is worth all the money in the world.

Unless you have millions of dollars but your health is poor, you will not be able to do

what you want to do. So I would like to say, “Don't hurt yourself and try to make

money. Instead of, take good care of yourself and be happy at what you do. Healthy is

more important.”

第二节：书面表达（满分 25 分）
假定你是李华，你校将举办模拟联合国大会活动（UNITED NATIONS DAY），同学们将代表不同国家就如何保护濒临灭绝动物进行探讨，你作为校英语报刊的编辑，特写一封英语书面通知，欢迎全校师生前来观摩。内容包括：
目的：提升青少年英语交流能力；
时间：12 月 19 日晚 7 点至 9 点；地点：第二学术厅
注意事项：禁止吃零食，闲聊。注意:1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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成都为明学校20-21学年下学期3月月考
高二年级 英语试题
答案


听力：1--5 BAACB 6---10 ABCAB 11---15 CBACA 16---20 CBCAC
阅读：21---25ADCBC 26---30ACBCD 31---35ABDCD 36---40ECDGB
完型：41---45BCBCC 46---50ADBAA 51---55DBCDB 56---60DCDCA
语法填空：
61.a 62.its 63.delivered 64.which 65.to present
66.what 67.in 68.gradually 69.will be put 70.convenience

改错：1.第一句good改为better
2第二句thinking改为think 3.American前加 an
4.第四句Therefore改为However, become改为became 5.第五句nurse改为nurses
6.第六句she改为he 7.第八句Unless改为If 8.instead of 9最后healthy改为health
A possible version:
Aimed at improving teen's ability of communication in English, the United Nations Day will be held in our school, in which students on behalf of different countries will discuss how to protect endangered animals.
Scheduled at 7pm on December 19, the United Nations Day will last almost 2 hours in Academic Hall 2. It's strongly required that you should arrive there 10 to 15 minutes early to ensure the punctuality of the activity. Last but not least, you have to keep in mind that eating snacks and chatting are forbidden.
All teachers and students are welcome to attend it. You are sure to have fun.
听力材料：
Text 1：
M: Alice, have you got a map of San Francisco? I ‘d like to find a wonderful place to eat something delicious..
W: How about Chinatown, David? I heard lots of nice Chinese restaurants are located there, and it's not far from here.

Text 2：
M: I wish we could have a different vacation this year. Going to Colorado is a good choice. I can try snowboarding there..
W: But you used to hate cold weather. Why not go somewhere warm, such as the beach?

Text 3：
W: This is a job where you need to work four days a week: Monday, Wednesday ,Friday, and Sunday. Do you have any problems with that?
M: Err...I was wondering if I could have Sunday free. But I really need the job, so ... just tell me what exactly I will do?

Text 4：M: Did Henry call to tell whether he would come back home for dinner?
W: Yes, but he said he would be late and that there was no need to wait for him.

Text 5：W: Oh, my God! I’m exhausted! We have been packing these boxes for four hours. Isn’t it time to call it a day？
M: I know, I know. Let’s stop right now and continue it tomorrow morning.
W: Good idea! These orders are not that urgent.

Text 6：
M: Betty? Hi! W: Hi, Rod.
M: Do you usually go to office by car? W: Usually, but not in awful weather.
M: Why? W: The road worsens when it rains or snows.
M: I prefer to take the train. It's much faster for me than driving.
W: Actually it's faster for me, too, but sometimes the time is inconvenient.
M: That’s the case, but consider all that you can do on the train--- read a book or the newspaper...
W: Orcheck my mailbox...Oh, no! My workday is already long enough .

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W: Don’t you think the car we saw yesterday would be a good deal?
M: Yes,but you’d better ask someone who knows cars to have a look just to be certain.
W: Robert is a car lover, and he offered to check the car this morning.
M: It was wise of you to think of that in advance. Then, what’s the price?
W: Well, I made a bargain with the salesman, and he finally accepted the discounted price I asked.
M: That’s good. How would you pay for it?
W: Mmm, I've saved up enough money, so I think I will pay in cash.
M: Good. Why not let me go with you to make the payment and then drive the car home for you.
W: It’s so kind of you. Thus things would be much easier for me.
M: You're welcome. Let's go take care of that right now.

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M: Life is stressful, so is being away from home for college. There are pressures from study, as well as the pressure on your pocket. Now we’re in a university to do an interview. Excuse me, may I ask you a few questions?
W: Go ahead, please!
M: What do you think of the living expenses in the city?
W: Everything is expensive, including clothing, housing, and transport.
M: Then, what’s it that you spend most money on?
W: I enjoy travelling, so I think it should be transport. As for food, it's quite cheap, as I cook myself most of the time. Besides ,my clothes here are all brought from my home, and they're nice and cheap. But every month, I have to spend over 400 dollars on the trains.
M: Then how’s your social life?
W: I'm very active and outgoing. I love hanging out chatting with my friends and meeting new people. But I don't drink nor smoke, so the only expense is perhaps the admission fees to the cinemas, club, and so on.

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W: Simon, have you made the time for the next meeting? If not, what about Oct 12th? That's after the trade exhibition.
M: But we have something else to do on that day, Amanda.
W: Oh, yes. I forgot. The people from Head Office are coming.
M: What time is their plane due to arrive? Can we have the meeting in the morning?
W: I’m afraid not. Everything is arranged. I'm picking them up at ten, so you see I won't be available the whole day.
M: In that case, let's have the meeting earlier in October, then. The trade exhibition finishes on the fourth, doesn't it?
W: Yes, but the meeting needs Alan’sales report for the meeting. How's it going?
M: I'm afraid Alan hasn't begun the job yet. The figures won't be in place till next week.
W: Will he get it ready early in October?
M: Not really.He said that he would finish them by Oct 10th.
W: Then let’s make the week starting the 17th. What about two o'clock on that day?
M: I think that's Okay. Let's meet here again then.

Text 10：
W: Hello, everyone. Today, I'd like to share with you a true story of mine. One day, my friends and I had just finished dinner at a restaurant when it began to rain heavily. When it became lighter, I decided to brave the rain to get car and go home. It was parked three blocks away. My friends advised me not to go because at that time, I was due to give birth in two months. I made a promise that I'd be very cautious. One of them wanted to accompany me, but I insisted she stay with another friend who needed help with her baby. When I made my way to the first crossroads, a cab stopped beside me and a young man with an umbrella got out, telling me he would walk with me to where I would go. I was embarrassed and refused, but he insisted. During our walk, he kept reminding me to walk slowly. When arriving at the car park, I thanked him, and we parted. I did not ask for his name and may not even recognize him now. Did he purposely stop for me? It will never be known.