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2022～2023学年高三年级模拟试卷
英　　语
2023.2
本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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. Where are the speakers?
A. At a hotel. B. At a bank. C. At the airport.
(　　)2. What did the man do last night?
A. He wrote a report. B. He went to a party. C. He hosted a meeting.
(　　)3. What will the woman do first?
A. Finish her homework. B. Design a water system. C. Go over the instructions.
(　　)4. Why does the man make the phone call?
A. To organize a business trip. 　　　　B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To offer some information.
(　　)5. What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Journalist and player. B. Doctor and patient. C. Boss and employee.
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. When will the woman take her flight?
A. At 9：25. B. At 12：45. C. At 21：00.
(　　)7. How will the woman pay for the ticket?
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
(　　)8. Why does the woman come to the man?
A. To express thanks. B. To change a tie. C. To make a complaint.
(　　)9. What does the woman like about the wallet?
A. The design. B. The colour. C. The material.
(　　)10. How much is the wallet today?
A. 20 dollars. B. 18 dollars. C. 10 dollars.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
(　　)11. What is the man doing?
A. Taking an interview. 　　　　B. Collecting information.
C. Answering some questions.
(　　)12. What did Wang Yaping do in 2008?
A. She became an astronaut. 　　　　B. She flew for 1，567 hours in total.
C. She contributed to the Beijing Olympics.
(　　)13. What does the woman think of Wang Yaping?
A. Strong and inspiring. 　　　　B. Calm and interesting.
C. Generous and cooperative.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
(　　)14. Who is the woman most probably speaking to?
A. A retiree. B. A librarian. C. A patient.
(　　)15. What does the man need to do with the records?
A. To collect them. B. To update them. C. To return them.
(　　)16. Why does the lunch club need more drivers?
A. It promises to provide a lift for its members.
B. It is located in a neighboring community.
C. Many members are from other communities.
(　　)17. When will Mrs Carroll go to the hospital?
A. Next Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Tuesday.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
(　　)18. What products does Stevenson's produce?
A. Metal goods. B. Medical tools. C. Machine parts.
(　　)19. Who is Ronald Stevenson?
A. The director of the company. 　　　　　B. The founder of the company.
C. The manager of the company.
(　　)20. What is the school unable to do this year?
A. Arrange a morning presentation. 　　　　　B. Send a teacher to produce tools.
C. Find out how the students are doing.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Best Podcasts for Everyone

A podcast is a sound file similar to a radio broadcast, which can be downloaded and listened to on a computer or iPod. You can find a podcast about almost anything these days, but you might need a helping hand to find the podcasts worthy of your ear. Our expertly chosen list will entertain and educate you, whether you're doing the dishes, working out, or relaxing in the bath.
1. Revisionist History
In this mix of strange stories, Malcolm Gladwell, a famous writer, handles misunderstood events and rarely discussed ideas, covering subjects like Toyota's car recall and even the firebombing of Tokyo at the end of World War II. Gladwell freely mixes research and opinion and enjoys challenging conventional views, but every episode serves up facts and stories you have likely never heard before.
2. The Read
Kid Fury and Crissle West, famous comedians, review the latest pop culture news and offer their opinions on everything. Funny and challenging, these conversations run for a couple of hours, covering recent events and frequently touching on social justice, mental health and race.
3. Forever35
Forever35 started as a physical self­care podcast but expanded to discuss mental health, relationships, and any other topic that appeals to writers Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer. They go from chatting about skin creams to emotional disorder—but always in a fun, inclusive, and down­to­earth way.
4. Hidden Brain
An absorbing deep dive into human behavior related to brains with the help of scientists, Hidden Brain is packed with informative messages. The host, National Public Radio's accomplished science journalist Shankar Vedantam, makes complex ideas accessible.
5. The Infinite Monkey Cage
This show, hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, raises questions like “Does time exist？”—which are then debated by a diverse panel of three guests, usually a mix of experts and entertainers. Definite answers are in short supply, but it's always accessible, enthusiastic, and makes audience think deeply.
Special offer for readers: Get a 1­year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com. If you buy something using links in our stories, this helps support our work.
(　　)21. What is this text?
A. A book review. B. A course plan.
C. An academic article. D. An online advertisement.
(　　)22. How many podcasts are associated with natural science?
A. Two. B. Three.
C. Four. D. Five.
(　　)23. Which podcast interests listeners who want to stay young and healthy?
A. The Read. B. Forever35.
C. Hidden Brain. D. The Infinite Monkey Cage.
B
The latest data shows the population of wild Asian elephants in southwest China's Yunnan Province has increased from around 150 to more than 300 from the 1980s to the end of 2021, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
With the growth in the elephant population, conflicts between humans and elephants have become frequent. In order to fundamentally and peacefully solve the issue and protect the elephant's habitat at the same time, construction of the Asian elephant National Park is picking up speed. Experts suggest that national parks are not meant to be entirely free of people. Instead, they should offer a method for coexistence.
Asian elephants play an important role as engineers of the rainforest, said the expert. Their migration(迁徙) can speed up the replacement of forest ecosystems along the way. Elephant waste remains not only a delicacy for insects, but also attracts insectivorous birds, allowing plant seeds to spread. Therefore, protecting the elephants and their habitats guarantees the shelter to other wildlife in forest ecosystems.
To cope with human­elephant conflicts, Yunnan took the lead in introducing a commercial insurance model into its compensation(补偿) system: local residents will be paid with the amount of money for the crops destroyed by the elephants by the insurance company. In the past 10 years, Yunnan has paid a total of 173 million yuan for losses caused by Asian elephants.
“The standard of compensation is constantly being adjusted, and the amount of insurance coverage for compensation is also increasing，” said Yang Hua from the Forestry and Grass Bureau of Yunnan Province. “At present, the insured amount in Pu'er City and Xishuangbanna Prefecture alone has already gone beyond 50 million.”
(　　)24. Why does the author mention the growing population of wild Asian elephants?
A. To promote a better environment.
B. To introduce a possible crisis.
C. To applaud the efforts of the government.
D. To stress the importance of the elephants.
(　　)25. What does the underlined word “insectivorous” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Feeding on insects. B. Driving away insects.
C. Letting go of insects. D. Keeping track of insects.
(　　)26. What has been done to tackle conflicts between elephants and humans?
A. Construction of undisturbed national parks.
B. Support of Asian elephants' migration.
C. Constant adjustment of insurance policies.
D. Guarantee of the shelter to other wildlife.
(　　)27. What might be the best title?
A. Asian elephants, engineers of the rainforest
B. Insurance adjusted, compensation increased
C. Population of wild Asian elephants shoots up in China
D. China explores solutions to achieve human­elephant harmony
C
Cities are difficult to navigate(穿过) at the best of times, but for people with disabilities they can be like courses with hurdles and bring inconvenience to disabled people.
A UK national travel survey found that adults with mobility difficulties took 39% fewer trips than those with no disability in 2017. Yet that could change as devices and cities grow smarter. Assistive tech is playing a big role in the transformation. The global value of the industry is expected to increase from $14 billion in 2015 to $30.8 billion in 2024, according to Zion Market Research.
One of the things that could transform lives is a smart walking stick designed by engineers from Young Guru Academy (YGA) in Turkey. The WeWalk stick has a sensor that detects hurdles above chest level and uses vibrations(振动) to warn the user. It can be paired with a smartphone to help navigation, and is connected with a voice assistant and Google Maps.
Ceylan, who has been blind since birth, says that connecting the stick to the Internet of Things and smart city solutions makes it user­friendly. “As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station I don't know which is my exit ... I don't know which bus is approaching ... which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk，” he says.
“The smart walking stick is really an exciting initiative that will make a huge difference to some people，” says Anna Lawson, the director of the Center for Disability Studies at Leeds University in the United Kingdom. “But they are very expensive ... they're not going to be available to the vast majority of disabled people，” she added.
Bryan Matthews, a lecturer at the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, shares the concerns about cost. He says there should also be a focus on inclusive design, and anything that helps people navigate their environment is positive.
(　　)28. What does “that” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. The survey that compared adults' mobility.
B. The smart industry that is booming.
C. The fact that the disabled traveled less.
D. The role that the assistive tech plays.
(　　)29. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The working principles of the WeWalk stick.
B. The introduction of the WeWalk stick inventors.
C. The transformation caused by the WeWalk stick.
D. The benefits brought about by the WeWalk stick.
(　　)30. What's the purpose of quoting Ceylan?
A. To show the value of smart tech.
B. To urge more attention to the blind.
C. To increase the potential market share.
D. To encourage tech research and development.
(　　)31. What is the disadvantage of the WeWalk stick?
A. Confusing instructions. B. Poor navigation.
C. Inclusive designs. D. High prices.
D
What strategy do you use to make tough life decisions like whether to end a relationship, quit your job, or go back to school? Maybe you weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Maybe you go with your sixth sense. Or maybe, if you're like most people, you simply do nothing. After all, we have a tendency to prefer the status quo(现状), and focus more on the potential losses involved with change rather than the potential benefits.
But here's a simpler strategy: When you're indecisive about a big life decision, choose the path of change. That's the takeaway of research recently published by Steven Levitt, an economist at the University of Chicago.
For the study, Levitt asked people who were facing tough decisions to flip(抛) a digital coin on the website FreakonomicsExperiments.com. The coin tosses were randomized, with one side representing change, the other status quo. The study asked more than 20，000 participants to make whichever decision the coin toss directed, and then report back on how things played out after two and six months.
Of course, not everyone followed through. The two­month survey found that participants chose change less frequently than they had initially predicted they would. After six months, however, this tendency toward inaction disappeared. But most surprising were the results on well­being. At both the two and six­month marks, most people who chose change reported feeling happier, better off, and that they had made the correct decision.
The study had some limitations. One is that its participants weren't selected randomly. Another limitation is that participants whose decision didn't play out well might have been less likely to report back on their status after two and six months. Still, the study does suggest that people who are on the edge of a tough decision are probably better off going with change. Levitt isn't suggesting you flip a coin to make all decisions. But coin­flipping does seem to have some benefits. Levitt notes that some people might prefer giving in to their fate to randomness in order to avoid regret. But you can also use randomness a bit more sensibly. When facing a tough decision, you could flip a coin and, upon seeing the outcome, notice whether you feel relief or fright. If you feel relieved, that's probably the path you should choose.
(　　)32. What is most people's priority when making hard choices?
A. Calculating potential losses. B. Valuing potential benefits.
C. Following inner voice of one's mind. D. Making a change to the status quo.
(　　)33. What is the finding of the two and six­month surveys?
A. Making changes brought most participants happiness.
B. All participants gave immediate feedback on their status.
C. Participants' action agreed with their initial prediction.
D. More participants remained inactive after six months.
(　　)34. What is a limitation of the study?
A. The randomness of picking study subjects.
B. The incorrect method of flipping a coin.
C. The insufficiency of study statistics.
D. The insensible outcome of the analysis.
(　　)35. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Coin flips are beneficial to making hard choices.
B. When facing a hard decision, choose the status quo.
C. A study justifies making hard choices with randomness.
D. A study offers a strategy for making hard decisions.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
For the holiday gathering, you may be wondering how you're going to pull it off. Before we go into the specifics, a few words of general advice: You don't have to throw the party your parents did. __36__
We talked to a party­planning expert, Miller. Here's her advice on how to host a stress­free holiday gathering without losing your mind.
__37__
The best way to avoid being exhausted is to be prepared. Many seasoned hosts set their tables several days in advance. “Always pretend your event is a few days before，” Miller says. __38__ She recommends cleaning the house, rounding up an extra dining chair and buying drinks a few days in advance.
Pick a serving setup.
Before you choose your menu, determine your serving style. __39__ But if you've got the space for it, a family­style meal—where people sit around a table and food is passed on big plates—can cut down on the need for complicated decorations. “Food can be part of the design, so you're not going crazy with flowers or anything，” she says.
Embrace a mixed menu.
The pandemic has made takeout an option not only for family dinners, but also for entertaining, because many restaurants now offer specific holiday dinner dishes to take home. __40__ “You can do a party with literally no cooking，” Ramos says. “I like to live in the in­between, but it's up to you.” Time­ and stress­savers include relying on make­ahead dishes.
A. This is your show.
B. Dress the house in your own style.
C. Be prepared with a carefully worked­out plan.
D. You can get great food from so many local places.
E. Throw a party that isn't on the holiday itself.
F. Buffets are good if you don't have a large dining table.
G. There is always work you have to do at the last minute.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dusti was inside her apartment on Sunday afternoon. She was watching a group of children play on a __41__ pond outside her window, __42__ suddenly the icy surface cracked(破裂). Three of the children __43__ into the water.
“__44__ I even realized it, I was out there on the middle of the pond, __45__ two kids out，” Dusti said at a news conference on Monday.
But as she __46__ the third child, the ice gave way __47__ her and Dusti, too, found herself in the 15­foot­deep pond. She tried to pull herself out, but the ice was too slippery, so she tried to stay afloat as she __48__ to hold the girl's head above the surface, she said.
The little girl's teenage cousin soon appeared, throwing Dusti a __49__ and dragging her back onto the surface. She then managed to pull the 6­year­old to __50__．
As the girl began to __51__ on her own, the fire­rescue team arrived and took her to the hospital. As of Monday afternoon, she is in critical but __52__ condition, authorities said, adding that doctors expect her to __53__．
“The fact that we had her witness these kids fall in there and her quick __54__ in putting her life at risk for the kids to make sure that they could __55__ another day is amazing，” Deputy Blaine Moulton said, recognizing Dusti's bravery at the news conference.
(　　)41. A. forbidden B. frozen C. destroyed D. deserted
(　　)42. A. as B. until C. when D. while
(　　)43. A. fell B. jumped C. sprang D. dived
(　　)44. A. After B. Before C. Since D. Once
(　　)45. A. pulling B. pouring C. pointing D. picking
(　　)46. A. waited for B. answered for C. asked for D. reached for
(　　)47. A. above B. in C. to D. beneath
(　　)48. A. scheduled B. struggled C. screamed D. settled
(　　)49. A. ball B. bag C. rope D. bucket
(　　)50. A. safety B. privacy C. freedom D. peace
(　　)51. A. cry B. talk C. breathe D. walk
(　　)52. A. scary B. serious C. sharp D. stable
(　　)53. A. escape B. leave C. die D. survive
(　　)54. A. reaction B. recovery C. reflection D. relief
(　　)55. A. get it B. make it C. call it D. catch it
第二节(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。
Illegal ivory(象牙) hunting once posed a significant threat to Kenya's elephants. But now the giants of the animal kingdom __56__(face) an even bigger risk: climate change.
In the past years, Kenyan __57__(official) have cracked down on hunting, __58__ has targeted giraffes for their meat, bones and hair and elephants for their ivory tusks. But as Kenya battles its worst drought in four decades, the crisis is killing 20 times more elephants __59__ hunting. In Tsavo National Park much wildlife __60__(flee) in recent years in search of water. To survive, elephants require vast landscapes for food. Adults can consume 300 pounds of food and more than 50 gallons of water __61__ day. But rivers, soil and grassland are drying up, __62__(result) in poor and deadly environment.
In the last year, at least 179 elephants have died of thirst, while hunting has claimed the lives of fewer than 10, Kenyan Tourism and Wildlife Secretary Najib Balala told the BBC. “It is a red alarm，” he said of the crisis. Balala suggested that __63__ much time and effort has been spent tackling illegal hunting that __64__(environment) issues have been ignored. “We have forgotten to invest into biodiversity __65__(manage) and ecosystems，” he said. “Something must be done to deal with climate change.”
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
志愿服务对学生的全面发展至关重要，因此教育部发文要求每个中小学生都要参与志愿服务。寒假将至，假设你是校学生会主席李华，请你在校英语报上发表一封倡议信。内容包括：
1. 志愿者活动的益处；2. 可以开展的志愿者活动；3. 发出倡议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear schoolmates，
Volunteering is playing a crucial role in students' overall development. With the approach of winter vacation, it's high time that we took up volunteering.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely，
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。
The Ice Cream Truck
“Never give up! Never give up！” chanted two young children, Max and Lily, as they marched barefoot behind their grandmother Mimi who was leading them on a great adventure, straight off the beach where they had spent the day building sand castles and swimming in the sea. They were seeking the mysterious ice cream truck!
Over the years, Mimi had become an example of positivity for her family. It was not a title she earned without effort, however. Her husband died early and at only forty years old she was left to raise her daughter alone. She faced the heart­breaking disaster powerful enough. She could have lived under a black cloud. But she challenged herself to find joy every day instead. She was always up for a new challenge, whether that was hiking across the rocky mountain in Austria to get a better view of the breathtaking scenery, or signing up for tap­dancing classes at fifty. Leading by example, Mimi taught her daughter just how much one could achieve with a positive attitude.
And obviously she had taken the same approach in her relationship with her grandchildren as well. Before starting her adventure with Max and Lily on that hot July afternoon, Mimi heard the ice cream man's bell from her beach chair. She turned and saw him briefly, spotting his green shirt and catching the sight of his waving bell before he turned and disappeared. The ice cream man visited the beach on a daily basis, although the delay between the sound of his bell and the disappearance of his truck is not long. One must be quick to catch him.
Max and Lily were disappointed when they didn't catch him in time that day. That was until Mimi's eyes shone and she said, “Never give up！” She explained that the truck might be gone, but they could hurry up to find it at its next stop.
They walked block after block. Not knowing which direction the truck had taken, they had to make their best guess about where to search. The kids' tiny legs were tired, but they went on, continuing the chant, “Never give up! Never give up！”
注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
After about twenty minutes of walking, Max's faith started to get shaken in the burning sun.
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Just two blocks later, they found it. ________________________________________________________________________
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2022～2023学年高三年级模拟试卷(苏州)
英语参考答案及听力材料

第一部分
1～5　ABCCB　6～10　BCBAB　11～15　BCAAB　16～20　CBABC
第二部分
第一节
21～23　DAB　24～27　BACD　28～31　CAAD　32～35　AACD
第二节
36～40　ACGFD
第三部分
第一节
41～45　BCABA　46～50　DDBCA　51～55　CDDAB
第二节
56. are facing　57. officials　58. which　59. than　60. has fled/has been fleeing　61. a/per
62. resulting　63. so　64. environmental　65. management
第四部分
第一节
Dear__schoolmates，
Volunteering__is__playing__a__crucial__role__in__students'__overall__development.__With__the__approach__of__winter__vacation,__it's__high__time__that__we__took__up__volunteering.
A willing heart to volunteer provides us with massive benefits. Volunteering not only makes us feel connected with the community but also is beneficial to our well­being. Further, blessed with a sense of purpose in life, we are offered an amazing opportunity to learn valuable skills.
There are different ways of serving people, ranging from volunteering at children's home or libraries to virtual volunteering, helping pupils with schoolwork online, or promoting intangible heritage of Wu Culture.
Why not throw ourselves into volunteering? It makes us a better person and creates a better world.
Yours__sincerely，
Li__Hua
第二节
After__about__twenty__minutes__of__walking,__Max's__faith__started__to__get__shaken__in__the__burning__sun. He wondered out loud, “Maybe we should quit. We have been walking pretty far and haven't seen the truck yet.” With that, he collapsed, resting his aching legs and rubbing his sore feet. Mimi bent over and patted him gently on the shoulder. Smiling, she comforted the boy, “Max, remember: winners never quit, and quitters never win.” “Yeah! Never give up！” Lily agreed. Max looked up, thought for a while and jumped to his feet. “You are right. Let's hurry！” And so they marched on.
Just__two__blocks__later,__they__found__it. The ice cream truck was parked just around the corner, shining brilliantly in the sunlight, as if waiting to reward the three adventurers with a most generous treat for their patience and determination. “Finally！” Max cried at this sight, throwing a fist in the air, while Lily screamed with excitement. They laughed, cheered, and chanted in chorus, “Never give up！” In that magical moment, Mimi turned that phrase into a battle cry for the children. They would be ready for any challenges upon hearing these words. So never give up; your ice cream truck may be just a block away.
听力材料
Text 1
M: Good morning. May I help you?
W: Yes, I'd like to check out now. My name's Zhang Ting, room 312. Here's the key.
M: One moment, please ... May I have your passport, please?
W: Here you are.
Text 2
M: Too bad you couldn't make it to the party. Everyone was there last night, even the manager.
W: Sorry. But I had to finish my report. How was the party?
M: Brilliant. We had a good time.
Text 3
W: I'm struggling with my project. I have to come up with a design for a water treatment system ... but I don't know where to start.
M: Well, why not look closely at the task instructions first?
W: Good idea.
Text 4
W: Good afternoon, Suzhou Trading Co., Ltd.
M: Hello. This is Smith from Hongxing International Trading Co.，Ltd.
W: Hello. We've been looking forward to meeting you.
M: Likewise. We'll be arriving on the 3rd and staying at the Palace Hotel.
Text 5
W: Have you had any illness or accident before?
M: A broken knee I got playing football when I was 17. Apart from that, nothing.
W: OK. So what's your problem?
M: Well, recently I've been getting this pain here, just in my forehead.
Text 6
M: Eastwind Airways.
W: Do you have any flights to Sydney next Tuesday?
M: Yes. There's a flight at 12：45 and one at 21：00. Which flight would you like?
W: Well, I need to get there in the morning.
M: OK. How about the earlier flight? Then your arrival will be at 9：25 a．m., local time.
W: Excellent.
M: So that's $5，000. How would you like to pay?
W: Can I pay at the check­in desk?
M: Yes, but you will be charged an extra 5 dollars if you do that.
W: Oh, in that case, here's my credit card.
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M: Can I help you?
W: Yes, well, I bought this tie last week for my husband's birthday, but he doesn't like it. Could I change it for something else?
M: Certainly, madam. What do you have in mind?
W: Maybe a wallet.
M: Any particular colour?
W: Not really.
M: How about this one?
W: I like the design, but don't particularly care for the colour. Do you have that in other colours, too?
M: Well, they come in white, pale yellow, and brown. Will a brown one do?
W: Yes ...
M: Here you are.
W: How much is it?
M: It's only 20 dollars.
W: That is a lot of money for a wallet.
W: But it's really pleasant as a gift, isn't it? And you will get a 10% discount today.
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M: Hi, Jessie. I need to conduct a survey concerning students' role models for a school project. Can you please answer a few questions?
W: Sure.
M: Who is your role model?
W: Wang Yaping.
M: One of the Shenzhou­XIII crew members, right?
W: Yes. She is also the first female astronaut to enter Tiangong space station.
M: Could you offer more details?
W: Well, Wang started as a pilot, and became a member of China's first female astronauts in May 2010 with years of systematic education and training.
M: She must be very tough.
W: Indeed. Wang is able to stay calm under pressure. During her service as a military pilot, she flew a total of 1，567 hours and was involved in major tasks such as the Wenchuan earthquake relief effort and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She sets a good example for all women who dream of going to space.
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M: Good morning. My name's Frank. I've just retired and moved to the community. I'd like to become a volunteer, and I guess you are in charge of the voluntary work here.
W: That's right.
M: What sort of thing could I do?
W: Well, we need help with the library. We borrow books from the city library. So, one thing you could do is get involved in collecting them.
M: That's no problem.
W: Another thing is the records that we keep of the books we're given. It would be very useful to have another person to help keep the records up to date.
M: Right. I can do that. Do you run a lunch club in the community for elderly people?
W: Yes, we have a very successful club.
M: I could help with transport, if that's of any use.
W: That'll be nice. People come to the club from neighboring communities, and we're always in need of more drivers.
M: What about help for individual residents? Do you arrange that at all?
W: Yes. In fact, there's Mrs Carroll. She needs a lift to the hospital next Monday.
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Welcome to Stevenson's, one of the country's major producers of metal goods. Thank you for choosing us for your two weeks of work experience. My name is Julia, the managing director.
Stevenson's is quite an old company. It was set up in 1923 by Ronald Stevenson who went into the steel industry when he left school.
Stevenson's original plan was to produce spare parts for the machine tools industry—although in fact that never happened. Shortly before the company went into production, Stevenson was given the opportunity to make goods for hospitals, so that's what we did for the first five years.
Now some idea of what you'll be doing during your two weeks with us. Most mornings you'll have a presentation from one of the managers, to learn about their department. And you'll spend some time in each department, observing and talking to people. Normally a teacher from your school will come in each week to find out how the group were getting on, but your school isn't able to arrange that this year.
OK, are there any questions before we move on? ...