湖北省黄冈中学2015-2016学年高一10月月考英语试题 Word版含答案.doc

湖北省黄冈中学2018届高一英语考试试题（10.20）

命题：叶茂陈瑶秦鹏校对：叶茂陈瑶秦鹏

第I卷

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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。

1.When will the speakers go on holiday?

A. In September.

B. In July.

C. In June.

2. How does the man think the woman lost weight?

A. By doing some exercise.

B. By being careful about eating.

C. By taking some pills.

3. What do we know about the woman?

A. Her chest hurts.

B. She is unwilling to see the doctor.

C. She has an appointment with her doctor.

4.What is the man doing?

A. Reporting his work.

B. Asking for a pay raise.

C. Applying for a promotion(升职).

5.What does the woman mean?

A. John is very interesting.

B. John always makes her laugh.

C. She doesn't appreciate John's humor.

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。听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman say about the missing girl?

A. She's 15 years old.

B. She's got short red hair.

C. She's a bit fat with a round face.

7.What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The woman finds her daughter.

B. The man promises to look for the girl.

C. Someone else found the girl ten minutes ago.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8.What is the woman's nationality?

A. American.

B. French.

C. Italian.

9.What does the man think people should do?

A. Do business with Americans.

B. Learn about American culture.

C. See more American movies.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.Where are the speakers now?

A. In Washington.

B. In New York.

C. In London.

11.What did the man plan to do on October 8?

A. To deal with money problems.

B. To send the woman an e-mail.

C. To visit some agents.

12.What will be discussed at the meeting?

A. Promotion(促销) of the products.

B. Consideration of a position.

C. The sales manager's suggestion.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where is the woman going?

A. To her school.

B. To her home.

C. To the supermarket.

14.What does the man dislike about his job?

A. He doesn't earn much money.

B. He has to work too many hours.

C. He sometimes has to work in bad weather.

15.Why does the woman do the part-time job?

A. To make money for school.

B. To get some pocket money.

C. To get experience while working.

16.What is said about the woman?

A. She has a positive attitude to jobs.

B. Her job is to plant trees.

C. She is always busy with her job.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.How long will Monica work a day?

A. For six hours.

B. For seven hours.

C. For eight hours.

18.What is Monica allowed to do while working?

A. Read books.

B. Have drinks.

C. Talk to students.

19.Where can Monica have sandwiches for lunch?

A. In a dining hall.

B. In an office.

C. In a common room.

20.Why doesn't the speaker suggest cafés in the town centre?

A. Lunchtime is limited.

B. They are always crowded.

C. They are expensive. 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）中，选出最佳选项，并

在题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

In 1970, my five brothers, my sister and I lived in the housing projects of Toronto with our parents. My father was a factory worker, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets of the projects sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!

But around the Christmas in 1970, my father was out of his job and money was tight. In fact, there was no money for Christmas and my parents weren't sure what they'd provide for us.

That Christmas Eve, however, as usual, my father left the house dressed as Santa Claus. He knew that even though our Christmas would be hard, he could not disappoint the other kids in the neighborhood.

As my father left the house and went down the walkway, Santa Claus was walking up, with a great sack full of gifts for us! He said nothing, only smiled a sweet smile at my father, and wished him a Merry Christmas. The happy man handed Dad the sack and walked away down the block.

We never knew who the man was and who showed us great kindness on a snowy Christmas night. We do know, however, that without him we would have had nothing under the tree. His kindness gave my parents hope and showed us in a very real way the true meaning of Christmas.

Our family has never forgotten this kind stranger. Each year we tell the story of the mysterious Santa Claus and try to repay his gifts by giving gifts to others in need.

21. The author's father .

A. was once the richest man in his hometown

B. was working in a government office

C. had to support a family of 9 people

D. looked like Santa Claus most

22. What happened in 1970?

A. The author's father was out of work.

B. The author's mother lost her job.

C. They had a little money left for Christmas.

D. They had the worst Christmas in their lives.

23. It can be inferred (推断)that .

A. the mysterious Santa Claus was one of their relatives

B. the mysterious Santa Claus was a rich man in the area

C. the sack from the mysterious Santa Claus was very expensive

D. the author's family were all thankful to the mysterious Santa Claus

B

Usually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of correct answers. That question is ―What's your name?‖ Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.

Have you ever wondered about people's names? Where do they come from? What do they mean?

People's first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jones.

Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means ―bright‖; Beatrice means ―one who gives happiness‖; Donald means ―world ruler‖; Leonard means ―as brave as a lion‖.

The earliest last names, or surnames, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks probably lived near brook（小溪)；someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.

Other early surnames came from people's occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter — a person who owned or drove a cart; Potter — a person who made pots and pans.

The ancestors(祖先) of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in their native village. The Carpenter's great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.

Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman.

John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.

Some family names were made by adding something to the father's name. English-speaking people added –s or –son. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts family's ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the O'Donnells are descendants of the same Donnell.

24. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage NOT cover(涉及)?

A. Places where people lived.

B. People's characters.

C. Talents that people had.

D. People's occupations.

25. According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably .

A. owned or drove a cart

B. made things with metals

C. made kitchen tools or containers

D. built houses and furniture

26. Suppose an English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born

son to become a world leader, the baby might be named .

A. Beatrice Smith

B. Leonard Carter

C. George Longstreet

D. Donald Greenwood

27. The underlined word ―descendants‖ in the last paragraph mea ns a person's .

A. later generations

B. friends and relatives

C. colleagues and partners

D. later rulers

C

Looking back on my childhood, I get to believe that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were all brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon threw away their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic(算术).

Before World War I we spent our summer holidays in Hungary. I have only the unclear memory of the house we lived in, of my room and my toys. Nor do I recall clearly the large family of grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who gathered next door. But I do have a clear memory of the dogs, the farm animals, the local birds and, above all, the insects.

I am a naturalist, not a scientist. I have a strong love of the natural world, and my enthusiasm

has led me into varied investigations(调查). I love discussing my favorite topics and enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading about other people's observations and discoveries. Then something happens that brings these observations together in my conscious mind. Suddenly you wonder you see the answer to the riddle(迷), because it all seems to fit together. This has resulted in my publishing 300 papers and books, which some might honor with the title of scientific research.

But curiosity, a keen eye, a good memory and enjoyment of the animal and plant world do not make a scientist; one of the outstanding qualities required is self-discipline, a quality I lack. A scientist requires not only self-discipline but hard training, determination and a goal. A scientist, up to a point, can be made. A naturalist is born. If you can combine the two, you get the best of both worlds.

28. The first paragraph tells us that the author .

A. was born to a naturalist's family

B. lost his hearing when he was a child

C. didn't like his brothers and sisters

D. was interested in flowers and insects

29. The author can't remember his relatives clearly because .

A. he didn't live long with them

B. he was fully busy observing nature

C. the family was too large to remember

D. he was too young when he lived with them

30. It can be inferred from the passage that the author was actually .

A. a naturalist but not a scientist

B. more a good observer than a listener

C. no more than a born naturalist

D. a scientist as well as a naturalist

31. The author says he's a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he .

A. lacks some of the qualities required of a scientist

B. he couldn't do mental arithmetic

C. he was brought up in a family of farmers

D. he was not knowledgeable enough

D

Do you ever wonder why the English have one word for some animals and a different one for their meat? Why do they use pig and pork, cow and beef, and sheep and mutton? To find out, we have to go back to 1066, when the Norman French invaded England and put a French king on the English throne(王位)which not only changed the government but also changed the language. French became the language of the upper classes of society. And it remained that way for 300 years. Only these high society people could afford to eat meat. As a result, French words like porc(pork) and beouf(beef) came into the English language. However, poor English farmers raised the animals. So the English language retained the words pig and cow from the Native Anglo-Saxon.

The Norman French added about 10,000 French words to the English language. Seventy-five percent of them are still in use today.

Language experts estimate that English speakers who have never studied French already know 15,000 French words! Between one-third and two-thirds of all English words have French origins. Some words such as ―possible‖ and ―avenue‖ are the same in French and English; only the pronunciations change. Other words such as ―ballet‖ or ―a la carte‖(照菜单点菜) retain their French pronunciations in both languages.

In French grammar, nouns have either a male or female gender(性别), so adjectives take different forms for each. English has only one adjective that does this, and it came from French. The word ―blond‖ describes someone with light-colored hair. ―Blond‖ is used for men, and ―blonde‖ describes women. And they are also nouns.

Some French words that entered the English language have taken on completely different meanings. The French phrase ―a la mode‖ means ―in style‖. In English, the phrase means ―with the ice cream‖. Someone must have decided something eaten with ice cream was in style!

Now, as you learn English, you're on your way to learning French!

32. French was once popular among the upper classes of the UK because .

A. too many French moved to Britain

B. French brought animals with them

C. the king and his officials spoke French

D. the king allowed French to be spoken

33. Which word can replace the word ―retained‖ in Paragraph 1 ?

A. Needed.

B. Kept.

C. Introduced.

D. Dropped.

34. Why does an English speaker find French easy to learn?

A. Because English and French share similar pronunciations.

B. Because English grammar and French grammar are similar.

C. Because a large number of English words have French origins.

D. Because English has great influences on the French language.

35. What conclusion can we draw from the text?

A. Language is closely related to history and culture.

B. French and English words have nothing in common.

C. Language is controlled by the upper classes of society.

D. English combines French and the Native Anglo-Saxon.

第二节（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。

Five Smart Habits of Successful Children

Have you ever wondered what actions make the most difference in your children's lives? Children don't have to be smart to succeed. They don't have to be born rich and famous. All they need is the right outlook and a few smart habits.

Successful children make friends wherever they go. Children who learn to get along with others from an early age are more successful in life. 36 Without them, we'd have no support. Whatever the goal, friends are needed to achieve it. Do your children a favor by encouraging social interaction early.

37 . They don't just hope for success; they are certain of it. They don't complain. They have a smile on their face and get on with the business of living. They feel pain just like the other children. The difference is that they don't let it hinder(妨碍) their progress.

Successful children become successful because they never give up. They fall. They fail.

38 . The difference is that they use their mistakes the way they were intended. They

embrace(拥抱) failure because it pushes them forward.

Successful children ignore the naysayer (反对者). They don't worry about what other people think. They follow the path that is right for them, regardless of gossip. 39 . They are too busy working towards their goals. They do have concern for the feelings of others.

Successful children share their success. They don't forget all the people who helped them get where they were going. 40 . They don't criticize(批评)and reject(抛弃) those who are struggling. They take them by the hand and guide them up the ladder.

A. Do you want to be a successful child?

B. Social skills are important to human survival.

C. Successful children look on the bright side.

D. They make just as many mistakes as the other children.

E. They take the time to teach others what they have learned.

F. They don't take part in gossip either, because they don't have time for it.

G. In fact, they don't even have to become rich and famous.

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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Sometimes you just want to get away from home. 41 when you are really away , you're surprised to find yourself 42 everything at home a bit. What's that all about? Believe it or not, you're feeling homesick.

When you're homesick, you might feel nostalgic(怀旧的) for 43 things like your family, friends, pets, house, or neighborhood. You can miss something as 44 as your bed or the tree outside your window.

Everyone feels homesick from time to time, even 45 . Teens might get homesick when they leave 46 for the first time, like during a vacation with a fiend's family. Going off to 47 is another common reason.

Familiar surroundings, people, and routines provide people with a sense of security and 48 . In a new place, you may find yourself missing the comforts of home and loved ones. Those homesick feelings are completely 49 .

50 , homesickness is usually mild and doesn't last long. And you can do some things to 51 sure it doesn't spoil(毁了) your fun.

Try a test run. Before 52 for a summer at music camp or a vacation at your aunt and uncle's farm, spend the night or 53 at a friend's house a few times to get the 54 of being in

a new place.

55 something that reminds you of home, such as photos, letters, a favorite 56 , or a pillow. When you start longing 57 familiar faces and places, you'll have a little bit of home right there with you.

Do something you enjoy. When you're having 58 , you're less likely to spend time thinking about people and things you miss.

Write in a 59 . Putting your feelings down on paper can help you understand them. Maybe writing about homesickness will show you what you really miss.

Stay 60 . Talk to people and throw yourself into activities, and before you know it, you'll be too busy to be homesick.

Talk to an adult. If after a couple of days away you're having trouble eating or sleeping or you're not interested in doing anything, talk to an adult you trust about your feelings. That person can help you work through this tough time.

41. A. And B. But C. Even D. Therefore

42. A. reminding B. thinking C. missing D. longing

43. A. friendly B. well-known C. famous D. familiar

44. A. simple B. old C. dull D. easy

45. A. teens B. adults C. parents D. seniors

46. A. everything B. school C. home D. college

47. A. factory B. travel C. college D. driving

48. A. comfort B. direction C. understanding D. judgment

49. A. ordinary B. normal C. regular D. special

50. A. Luckily B. Unfortunately C. Unhappily D. Pitifully

51. A. take B. get C. keep D. make

52. A. leading B. working C. leaving D. waiting

53. A. month B. weekend C. vacation D. weekdays

54. A. emotion B. excitement C. feeling D. passion

55. A. Think B. Do C. Remember D. Bring

56. A. TV B. bed C. house D. toy

57. A. to B. for C. at D. on

58. A. fun B. trouble C. difficulty D. time

59. A. report B. letter C. diary D. newspaper

60. A. calm B. active C. quiet D. lovely

第II卷

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

My name is Wang Kun. My sister Wang Wei and I have dreamed about taking a bike trip. After 61 (graduate)from college, we got the chance to take a bike trip. It was my sister 62 first had the idea to cycle along the entire Mekong River from 63 it begins to where it ends. I am fond of my sister but she has one serious shortcoming. She can be really stubborn, and she doesn't care about 64 (detail). When I told her the journey would begin 65 an altitude of more than 5,000 meters and the air there would be hard to 66 (breath), she gave me a 67 (determine)look and seemed to be exited about it. Although she didn't know the best way of getting to places, she insisted she 68 (organization) the trip properly.

I know my sister 69 (good). Once she has made up her mind, nothing can change it. Finally, I had to give 70 .

第四部分写作（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。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(＼)划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。

As is known to all, different people speak different language, but sports have a language of their own. A football player from Japan can not play with a player from England. One does not need understand the language of the other. The game speak for itself. People which do not know each other often become friends before they have played together. The new boy or girl in school quick becomes one of the class after a few games. The new comer feels much good than before after he or she has played the tennis with other people in the office. People at different parts of the world learn to understand one another through sports.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华，下星期六是你的生日，你准备在家开一个生日晚会，并邀请部分同学和外国朋友参加，晚会7：30开始。你家住在民族街（Minzu Street）656号，乘23路或40路公共汽车在一中站下车。你家就在车站的对面。房子是红色的，门是白色的，很容易找到。请根据所给信息，给你的好友Jack写一封邀请信。

注意：1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3、开头语和结束语已为你写好。

参考词汇：656 Minzu Street

Dear Jack,

Next Saturday will be my birthday.

Best wishes!

Yours truly,

Li Hua

湖北省黄冈中学2018届高一英语考试试题（10.20）

听力：1-20: CAABC CABBA CBBCA ABBCA

阅读：21-23: CAD 24-27 BCDA 28-31 DBDA 32-35 CBCA 36-40 BCDFE

解析：

21. C 细节题，由第一句可知。

22. A 细节题，由第二段第一句可知。

23. D 推断题，由倒数第二段可知。

24. B 细节题，第四段谈到一些名字是才能的意思，第五段谈到用地名来给孩子取名，第

六段谈到名字有时与职业有关。

25. C 细节题，由第六段最后一句可知。

26. D 细节题，由第五段最后一句可知。

27. A 猜词义题，划线单词意为―后代‖。由最后一段第一句可知。

28. D 细节题，由第一段可知作者兴趣在花儿虫子上面而兄弟姐妹们的兴趣在音乐和语言

上。

29. B 细节题，由第二段可知作者记不清小时候往过的房子，也记不清亲朋好友，但是却

刻小时候见过的昆虫和小动物，所以作者忙于观察大自然。

30. D 推断题，由第三段可知作者对自然界的兴趣帮助他完成了300篇论文还出了书，这

些成果在外界看来足以证明是科研方面的成就。实际上作者不仅是自然学家而且也

是科学家。

31. A 细节题，由最后一段可知作者自认为缺乏自律（self-discipline）的品质，是不称职的

科学家。

32. C 细节题，由第一段三、四行可知。

33. B 猜词义题，划线词意为―保留‖。

34. C 细节题，由二、三段可知有10000法语词加入了英语中，说英语的人实际上已经知

道15000法语词，其中约三分之二起源于法语。

35. A 结论题，本文主要在说语言和历史文化之间的紧密联系。

36. B 由上文可知这一段主要讲人际交往等社会技能。

37. C 由下文可知能成功的孩子总是看到光明的一面而不去抱怨。

38. D 由上下文可知他们也出错，但更善于从错误中学习，让犯错也可以是成长。

39. F 由上下文可知成功的孩子不担心别人说什么，他们只走对的路，因为忙于实现自己

的目标而无暇闲谈。

40. E 由上下文可知成功的孩子常帮助别人也经常教别人。

完填：本文讲述了人们出门在外都会想家的事实，并介绍了几种解决想家的办法。

41. B 很明显前后两句的关系相反。

42. C 根据上下文，这里应是有点―想念‖家里的任何事。

43. D family, friends, pets 这些都是家里生活中熟悉的。

44. A bed, tree这类都是比较平常、简单的。

45. B 根据下文人们常常认为想家的人是孩子，而事实事人人都会想家。

46. C leave home离开家。

47. C going off是判断线索之一，另外根据常识，外出上学读书也会想家。

48. A 熟悉的环境、人、惯例给人一种安全、舒适的感觉。

49. B 想家当然是―正常的‖现象。

50. A 幸运的是，想家这种感觉不会太强烈，也不会持续太久。

51. D make sure 意为―确保‖。

52. C leave for 出发去某地。

53. B 在别人家里停留一段时间，使得自己适应新环境，所以时间上不会很久。The night 也

是判断的依据。

54. C 让自己体验一下处在新环境中的感觉。

55. D reminds you of home是关键地方。

56. D 生活中熟悉的并且能随身携带的东西可以是photos, letters, a pillow等等，所以选相

关的toy。

57. B long for 想念、渴望之意。

58. A 当你玩得快乐时，你就不太可能花时间想这些事了。

59. C 由―getting your feelings down on paper‖可知，应该是写―日记‖了。

60. B 根据后面的内容可知，此处指保持―活跃‖。

语法填空：

61-70: graduating/graduation; who/that; where; details; at; breathe; determined; (should)organize;

well; in.

短文改错：

As is known to all, different people speak different language, but sports have a language of

languages

their own. A football player from Japan can not play with a player from England. One does not

need∧understand the language of the other. The game speak for itself. People which do not to speaks who

know each other often become friends before they have played together. The new boy or girl in

after

school quick becomes one of the class after a few games. The new comer feels much good than quickly better

before after he or she has played the tennis with other people in the office. People at different

in/from

parts of the world learn to understand one another through sports.

参考范文：

Dear Jack,

Next Saturday will be my birthday. I'm going to hold a birthday party at home in the evening. It will start at 7:30. Some classmates as well as some foreign friends are also invited. The activities include singing, dancing and sharing interesting experiences. Surely, we'll have a good time. I would feel honored if you could come.

I live at 656 Minzu Street. You can take Buses No 23 or No 40 and get off at the stop of No. One High School. Just on the opposite of the stop is my house which is red with a white door. I'm sure you can't miss it.

I do hope you will come.

Best wishes!

Yours,

Li Hua

听力原稿：

(Text 1)

W: Do you want to come on holiday with me in the summer?

M: Sure. I can go in June, July or September.

W: Well, June will be best for me. July is too hot and I have to work in September.

M: OK. Where shall we go?

(Text 2)

M: What makes you look so healthy?

W: I've lost some weight.

M: I think that's because you get enough exercise.

W: You're right. And I'm careful about eating.

(Text 3)

M: What's wrong?

W: I have a pain in my chest.

M: Why not go and see your doctor?

W: Yes, that's a good idea. I will.

(Text 4)

M: Miss Connors, I started working here more than a year ago. And you said I could get a raise after one year.

W: Has it been a year already? I'm sorry.

M: I often worked overtime and I'm never off sick.

W: And you do excellent work. I think you can get a raise.

(Text 5)

M: John is certainly the funniest person in class. He can always make everyone laugh.

W: I'm afraid I still have to get used to his sense of humour.

(Text 6)

W: Excuse me, officer.

M: Yes?

W: I need your help. I can't find my daughter.

M: Oh? When and where did you last see her?

W: About ten minutes ago in the store.

M: Don't worry. What does she look like?

W: She's twelve years old and about 150cm.She's a little fat.

M: And ...

W: She's got short curly black hair and a round face.

M: What's she wearing today?

W: She's wearing a red shirt and jeans. Mm... she's also wearing a grey hat.

M: Is the girl at the corner your daughter?

W: Oh, yes! There she is! Thank you very much.

M: You're welcome.

(Text 7)

M: Would you like to see that American movie with me?

W: I don't think so. I've got too much to do. Besides, all of this American influence really bothers me. Everybody's going to see American movies and listening to American rock music.

M: Well, people want to find out what America is all about. Maybe we could learn a few things from American movies.

W: Learn a few things! Yeah, sure. We'll learn how to be American and forget how to be French. If we follow American ways, it's going to change our own culture.

M: Now, wait a minute. You're forgetting that we have a global economy now. If we want to do business with Americans, we have to understand their culture.

(Text 8)

W: Dr Wilson, I'm calling to make sure that you've received the e-mail I sent you last week.

M: Sorry, I just came back from London. I haven't got on the Internet lately. What's up, Mary? W: It has been decided that we are going to have a board meeting.

M: When and where?

W: At 9 o'clock, October 8. Here in Washington.

M: Must I attend it? I'll be visiting our agents in New York then.

W: I'm afraid you'll have to attend it because it is very important.

M: What are we going to discuss at the meeting?

W: Many things, such as money problems, consideration of the post of the sales manager as well as general manager's suggestions.

M: Oh, I see. I'll be there on time.

(Text 9)

M: Hi, Amy.

W: Hello, Fred. How are you?

M: I'm fine. Where are you headed?

W: Oh, I'm on my way home from work.

M: I didn't know you had a job.

W: Ya, I work part-time at the supermarket.

M: What do you do there?

W: I work in the produce section. Sometimes when it really gets busy, I work at the check-out counter. Have you got a job, Fred?

M: Ya, I do yard work for people. You know, cutting grass things like that.

W: I'd like doing that. It must be nice to work outdoors.

M: Sometimes it is, except when it rains, or snows or gets too hot or too cold.

W: I guess every job has its disadvantages. There are times when I get pretty tired of carrying things around at my job. But a job is a job. Got to earn money for school.

M: Me too. Well, I'd better get going. I have to plant some trees for my neighbors this afternoon. W: Well, don't work too hard. Take it easy.

M: You too, it was great seeing you, Amy.

(Text 10)

W: Well, Monica, I'm sure you'll enjoy working here. I'm the librarian. We're opening from nine in the morning until eight in the evening but you're not expected to be here all that time. You start working at a quarter to nine and finish at a quarter to five, OK?

Now, students aren't allowed to bring large bags into the library. But staff can bring their bags in and leave them in the office. You have an hour for lunch. But I don't like staff eating in the library. Of course you can have a cup of coffee there while you're working. If yon bring sandwiches for lunch, there's a common room downstairs where you can eat them. If you want to buy lunch, you can go to the dining hall upstairs. There are cafés in the town centre but it's a bit of rush to get there and back in an hour though they're cheap. OK. Any questions?