2006年如东高级中学高三第三次模拟考试
英语试卷
本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择题 共115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，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秒种的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean?
A. He will meet his boss. B. He will have to work late.
C. He won’t work late.
2. In which province is coffee grown in China?
A. Hunan and Yunnan. B. Hainan and Hunan.
C. Hainan and Hunan.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A.In a hospital. B.In a restaurant.
C.In a library.
4. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A.Teacher and student. B.Customer and assistant.
C.Boss and employee.
5. Why is the man going to the States?
A. His company is holding an exhibition in the States.
B. His company is going to show computers at an exhibition in the States.
C. He is going sightseeing in the States.
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。
请听第六段材料，回答6至8题。
6. What kind of music does the man like best?
A. Classical music. B. Rock music. C. Jazz.
7. Who can play the violin?
A. The woman. B. The man. C. The man’s wife.
8. When will the woman possibly hear the man’s wife play?
A. Some day in the future. B. This weekend. C. This month.
请听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What is the name of the man?
A. Dick. B. Davy. C. David.
10. What kind of people don’t the two speakers need?
A. Those who know no foreign language.
B. Those who don’t want to work 30 hours a day.
C. Those who have no experience in the office work.
11. Who will get the highest salary?
A. Those who are well educated. B. Those who have a lot of experience.
C. Those who can speak a second language.
请听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. Where should the man get on the train?
A. Platform 3. B. Platform 4. C. Platform 5.
13. How often do the trains come?
A. About every sixty minutes. B. About every six minutes.
C. About every thirteen minutes.
14. Where should the man get off the train?
A. At the first stop. B. At the second stop. C. At the third stop.
请听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What do you think Robert Redford is?
A. An actor. B. The manager of the cinema. C. The man’s boss.
16. What can we learn about Saturday?
A. It will be sunny. B. The man will stay home that day.
C.A good film will be on that day.
17. What will the man do on Saturday morning?
A. Meet Ed and Jean. B. Play tennis.
C. Have a good breakfast outside.
请听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does Mrs. Smith always do after supper?
A. Do her housework.
B. Help her son with his lessons.
C. Tell her husband a lot of interesting thins.
19. Why did Mr. Smith get ill one day?
A. He did too much housework at home.
B. He hadn’t enough time to sleep during the night.
C. He was too busy in his office.
20. Why did the doctor give Mrs. Smith some medicine?
A. He wanted her to sleep early. B. He wanted to warn her.
C. He wanted to kill her.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21. This is our contribution to world of the 21" century, world of independence and mutual understanding.
A. the; / B. / : a C. a; the D. the; a
22. It seems impossible for us to read anything without the mind making reference to the framework knowledge ________ has already acquired.
A. what B. that C. which D. it
23. ---I serve him three meals a day and do almost everything for him, but he still fails me.
---Well, that’s ______ you are wrong. To give him whatever he wants will only spoil him.
A. how B. what C. why D. where
24. Was it _______ he came into the room ________ you were seeing an on-line movie?
A. that; where B. that; when C. when; where D. when; that
25. The passengers would have been killed in the accident _________ the driver’s timely decision.
A. owing to B. thanks to C. except for D. but for
26. In our daily life, everyone fails every now and then. It is how you react that makes a ________.
A. development B. difference C. progress D. point
27. ---How is the old man now?
---I regret to tell you he _______ though the doctors did all they could to save him.
A. was dead B. died C. had died D. has been dead
28. Only when I showed my passport __________ to go through the Customs.
A. they allowed me B. I was allowed C. was I allowed D. was I forbidden
29. Many facts have proved that the world’s economic development is no longer a win-lose game but one in which all _______ be winners.
A. must B. shall C. can D. would
30. To keep fit, Professor Johnson _________ cycling as a regular form of exercise after he retired.
A. took up B. carried out C. made up D. figured out
31. There _______ be any difficulty about passing the road test since you have practiced a lot in the driving school.
A. mustn’t B. shan’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
32. Professor Smith, together with his assistants, _________ on the project day and night to meet the deadline.
A. word B. working C. is working D. are wording
33. At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and _______ down to eat our picnic lunch.
A. sitting B. having sat C. to sit D. sat
34. There was such a long queue for coffee at the interval that we ________ gave up.
A. eventually B. unfortunately C. generously D. purposefully
35. ---John, clean your room today. Remember our deal?
---I know that, but I have other plans.
--- .
A. That’s a good idea B. There is no excuse
C. Have a nice time D. Mind your own business
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
My First Trip to Dead Sea
If you didn’t know anything about it, a place with a name like the Dead Sea might not sound very appealing. But the __36__ is that the Dead Sea is a very special place.
The main thing is the salt. I’d read a little about the place, so I knew the Dead Sea is so __37__ that it’s hard for anything to live in it, __38__ is why it’s called the Dead Sea. And I knew that it’s seven times as salty as the __39__. In fact, in Israel they call it Yam ha-Melah, which is Hebrew(希伯来语) __40__ Salt Sea.
I was __41__ to swim there, because the salt does __42__ keep the sea fish-free, it makes you float like you’re full of air. After my friends and I got tired of __43__ like soap bubbles, we put big rocks in our laps. The rocks helped us __44__ in the water. We thought we looked really funny, but then we __45__ something that wasn’t so funny. Salt stings. Even my friend’s shaved face began to __46__, so we got out of the Dead Sea as fast as we could. And that’s __47__ we found the mud.
The mud by the Dead Sea is full of many minerals – not just salt – and these minerals __48__ your health. So people roll in the mud, like puppies playing in the grass. We covered every inch of our bodies with black, sticky mud and began to laugh very __49__. And we took pictures, so we can always remember how we looked in our __50__ of mud.
__51__, the area is as full of history as it is of __52__. It’s politically important, with Israel on one side and Jordan on __53__. It’s near tourist __54__ like Masada(梅察达) and Qumran（库姆兰）, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
I left with Dead Sea mud under my fingernails, which I washed away that night, and with Dead Sea __55__ that still remain.
36. A. problem B. factor C. reality D. importance
37. A. cold B. hot C. salty D. sticky
38. A. that B. which C. it D. and
39. A. river B. ocean C. lake D. well
40. A. for B. of C. with D. from
41. A. anxious B. eager C. greedy D. active
42. A. only B. not only C. either D. more than
43. A. swimming B. flying C. flowing D. floating
44. A. sink deeply B. sink lower C. fall deeply D. drop lower
45. A. recognized B. wondered C. noticed D. expected
46. A. pain B. hurt C. suffer D. upset
47. A. when B. where C. why D. how
48. A. result from B. lead to C. lie in D. make for
49. A. noisily B. strongly C. hard D. heavily
50. A. suits B. shoes C. faces D. bodies
51. A. Therefore B. Thus C. However D. Of course
52. A. fish B. salt C. mineral D. mud
53. A. the other B. an other C. the other’s D. other side
54. A. agencies B. agents C. attractions D. houses
55. A. imaginations B. memories C. bubbles D. recalls
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
This month saw the start of a cross-cultural program bringing Britain and China closer together. With the mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, on a week-long tour of China from April 9 to April 14, there was plenty of time for greater ties to be forged. With the Olympic torch set to pass from Beijing in 2008 to London in 2012, the two capitals are more strongly linked than ever. The mayors of both cities signed an agreement on April 10 to encourage further co-operation on everything from tourism and culture to education and business. But things didn't stop in Beijing. Livingstone's trip also took him to Shanghai, where he signed an agreement with Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng to promote ties between their cities. But don't think this means that the cities will be just working together on boring business matters. Poetry is part of the package too! The Shanghai metro will display poems by four British poets in a groundbreaking cultural exchange between the world's two most popular languages and its oldest and newest subway networks. As part of the deal, the London underground is displaying lines in English from some of China's great wordsmiths: Li Bai, Du Fu and Bai Juyi. Meanwhile, in China, the Shanghai metro will display extracts in Chinese from William Wordsworth's "Daffodils", Kathleen Jamie's "The Blue Boat", Michael Bullock's "Butterfly", and William Blake's "Auguries of Innocence".
Blake was also a painter and engraver who illustrated and printed his own books. Misunderstanding shadowed his career as a writer and artist and it was left to later generations to recognize his importance.
56. The best title for this passage would be ______________.
A. Cultural Exchange---Olympics to be held in London
B. Cultural Exchange---Poetry goes underground
C. Cultural Exchange---Business to be made more interesting
D. Cultural Exchange---Shanghai to display English poems
57. Which of the following is NOT included in the schedule of Ken Livingstone’s visit to China?
A. To promote the cooperation between London and Beijing
B. To sign an agreement with the Shanghai Mayor
C. To arrange for the torch to be relayed to London in 2012
D. To discuss cultural exchange with Chinese officials concerned
58. The underlined word “package” probably means ___________.
A .the purpose for which Ken is visiting China
B. things that Ken took with him
C. the talk between Ken Livingstone and Han Zheng
D. subway networks in Shanghai
B
Japan may have fallen behind in the technology of the moment, the Internet. But the country’s traditional strength--- designing and producing things that are convenient and small---will possibly become more and more important as people are making better use of the Internet. The following wonders are already taking shape in the R&D Labs.
Micro-medical device
Swallow the capsule and it will travel through your body looking for disease, taking pictures of trouble spots and even performing micro-operation where needed. Some will be tiny enough to enter the blood and deliver small amounts of medicine.
Cell phone
The hand-held device of the future combines a cell phone, a personal digital assistant and a “secretary”. Ask “her” to read out your schedule, dial a number or order flowers over the net. Broadband pipes will eventually allow real-time conferences and CD-quality sound.
Hands-free Feeding Device
Secom’s feeding robot could be good news to the disabled. Move the beam fixed to your head to highlight an electronic image of the food in your lunch box. Then push the “eat” button and the robot will take the real thing for you.
Wearable TV
Hang Sony’ television set around your neck and catch the news as you wait for the bus. Use a memory stick and you can even watch a video. The wire serves as an antenna( 天线).
Electron Book
The print in Toshiba’s electronic book will look as sharp as it does on good paper, and of course it’s enlargeable. Better still, the book can read out loud to you. Choose from hundreds of texts stored in memory or download a fresh tale from the Net.
Automated Driving System
Turn a switch and the Mitsubishi Electric driving system will take over your car relying on sensors(传感器) aboard the car and fixed in the road. The satellite feeds to the system to tell the auto how to get you where you want to go.
59. The purpose of the writer is to________ ____.
A .advertise B. persuade C. compare D. inform
60. Judging from the passage, it seems safe to say that the products are ________________.
A. expensive B. smart C. popular D. competitive
61. The inventions mentioned in the passage may lead to changes in the area of ______ ___.
A .medicine, communication, transportation and culture
B. medicine, electronics, entertainment and tourism
C. communication, transportation, tourism and culture
D. communication, transportation, entertainment and medicine
62. The text suggests that a wearable TV and an Electronic book are similar to each other in that____________.
A. both can store information for later use B. both are easily available
C. both are internet-dependent D. both have a large memory
63. A suitable title for the passage would be____________.
A. Technology to make life more enjoyable B. Technology to become more interesting
C. Computers to be updated D. Home to be made safe
C
With mobile phones becoming a fashion item, rapid advances in new technology offer constant upgrades (升级), and mobile phones are being deserted more and more quickly. There is pressure on manufacturers to recycle the used phones, which has been estimated in Europe to cost over 100 million a year! Shoppers are also looking to more environmentally friendly purchases.
Researchers at Warwick University, together with hi-tech materials company PVA Research and Development Ltd, have been working on a solution. Dr Kerry Kirwan, who is leading the team, said, "We have looked at the plastic covers and looked at the ways we can reduce the environmental effect to the lowest level."
They have developed a mobile phone cover that can be placed in compost (混合肥料), a flower coming out weeks later. The cover is made from a biodegradable polymer (可生物降解的聚合物), which biodegrades easily in compost. The seed is behind a small window and buyers can see it, but it doesn't start growing until it's planted.
Dr Kirwan explained, "The seed is released and starts growing in the pot. Nowadays only sunflowers come out of the covers, but one day you can choose the flower of your choice."
There are other current phone recycling plans. The Body Shop is transforming phones into personal alarms for women under the threat of violence. Donate an old mobile to Oxfam and it will be worth ￡5 or more, or enough to buy a mosquito net to protect against some diseases.
64. Which of the following happens first if you want to see a phone flowering?
A. The mobile phone is bought by someone.
B. The mobile phone is put into the compost.
C. A special mobile phone cover is developed.
D. A seed is put in the mobile phone first.
65.. According to the passage, the mobile phone can also be recycled in the form of___________
A. a small window B. a mosquito net C. a planting pot D. a personal alarm
66.. What's the purpose of this passage?
A. To explain the mason for researchers developing phone covers.
B. To show some new achievements in recycling mobile phones.
C. To attract people's attention to buying these mobile phones.
D. To discuss the possibility of making "flowering phones".
67. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
D
For most people, playing tennis or going to the gym is a good way to exercise and relax. However, some people are not satisfied with such “boring” sports. They prefer dangerous sports like mountain climbing, scuba diving, or bang gliding. These daredevils love the adventure of reaching the top of the highest mountain, swimming underwater in dangerous areas of the ocean, or jumping off a mountain and silently gliding down to flat land. They feel most “alive” when there is the possibility that they might die the next minute.
Why do these people participate in such dangerous sports? There are many answers. Some daredevils are actually very careful. They examine the potential dangers, pay attention to both their physical and mental health, and carefully check their equipment. Often, they choose a specific sport because they have always been frightened of it, and they want to have power over their fear. They do not want to die, but they do not want to be scared of dying either.
Other daredevils are very different from “normal” people. Most people, for example, feel nervous before doing something dangerous, afraid during the event, and excited afterward. Many daredevils, on the other hand, feel so excited during the dangerous action that they decide to do it again and again. They are addicted to excitement as other people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. It is possible that many daredevils have slightly higher amounts of certain chemicals in their bodies, but scientists haven’t studied this enough yet to be sure.
68.Which of the following true?
A. People can be addicted to feelings as well as to chemicals.
B. Daredevil sports are excellent for the health.
C. Most people choose sports that they know they are good at.
D. Doctors can treat addiction to danger with drugs.
69.The main idea of the first paragraph is _______.
A. the good way to exercise and relax
B. the reason why some people are not satisfied with “boring sports”
C. the difference between “boring sports” and dangerous sports
D. some people who like adventure participate in dangerous sports
70.Daredevils like dangerous sports because _______.
A. they enjoy the possibility to die the next minute they participate in them
B. they definitely have higher amount of certain chemicals in their bodies
C. they don’t want to be ruled by fear
D. they don’t want to be threatened of dying
71.The author didn’t clearly state, but simply implied_______.
A. Some people find playing tennis or exercising in the gym boring
B. A person could die from participation in certain sports
C. Some people are very careful when they participate in dangerous sports
D. Many daredevils have a feeling of excitement while they are doing dangerous acts
E
There are two kinds of people in the world. Those of the first kind are born idlers(游手好闲者), taking interest in nothing. It seems what they live for is to pass time idly. They simply don't know why they have to do so, nor will they bother to ask. The other kind are those who take things seriously and never wish to idle away their life. But only a part of the second group are eager enough to make success. All the others fail to make enough effort to make their dreams come true.
Why do things so happen to them? What are the reasons?
I later find out that some people are determined. They are "igniters" that catch fire of their own, giving light and heat. But that's not the case with others. They may be fuels but not igniters. As pieces of wood or coal, they need a match or a lighter to make them burn so that their energy can be released to give off light and heat.
The majority of people need some igniter to light them. Thus igniter becomes a must for those people to succeed. Unless a suitable igniter comes their way, they will always remain idle like cold unused firewood or coal.
Fortunately, such an igniter is not difficult to meet. One may find it in an instructive book, a film story, a few words of a close friend, some advice of a good teacher, a pleasant journey, or an unexpected love. Any of these, coming at the right time, can serve as an igniter to start one's enthusiasm for learning or for a better career, to turn him from a passive state of waiting to an active state of pursuing, to lend him strength to go ahead bravely. In that case, what he has pre- pared for years will be quickly turned into fruitful reality. Such an igniter may turn up of itself, but most likely we have to find it ourselves. Never let a chance slide away, for it is the key to your success.
72. Who take things seriously but may not be able to succeed in this passage?
A. Idlers. B. Igniters. C. Fuels. D. Lighters.
73. What does the writer value most in order to succeed?
A. Storing a lot of energy.
B. Great interest in everything.
C. An igniter coming at the right time.
D. Wonderful dreams about a bright future.
74. What is the writer's purpose in writing this article?
A. The writer describes two kinds of people.
B. The writer encourages people to find chances to succeed.
C. The writer praises those who work hard.
D. The writer tries to make fun of idlers.
75. What's the meaning of the underlined word "pursuing" in the sixth paragraph?
A. Dreaming about success. B. Trying to achieve something.
C. Preparing for the worst. D. Hoping to be a leader.
第II卷（非选择题 共35分）
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：对话填空题（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
| The journalist is interviewing Mr. Miller for an article in the Do It Yourself magazine. J: Well, I’m very much i____76____ by all the work you’ve done on your house, Mr. Miller. How long have you been working on it? M: I first became interested in do-it-yourself several years ago. You see, my son Paul is d___77__. He’s in a wheel-chair and I just had to make alternations（改动）to the house. I couldn’t a___78___ to pay workmen to do it. I had to learn to do it myself. J: Had you had any experience of this kind of work? Did you have any p___79___ skills? M: No. I got a few books from the l___80____ but they didn’t help much. Then I decided to go to evening classes so that I could learn b___81___ carpentry and electrics. J: What sort of changes did you make to the house? M: First of all, practical things to help Paul. You never really realize the problems handicapped people have until it a___82___ your own family. Most government buildings, for example, have steps up to the door. They ignore the disadvantages of the handicapped people. We used to live in a flat and of course it was totally unsuitable. Just i___83___ the problems a person with disability would have in your house. We needed a large house with w___84___ corridors so that Paul could move from one room to another. With the little money we had, we bought this old house, which is over 90 years old and was in a very b__85__ state of repair. | 76.__________ 77.__________ 78.__________ 79.__________ 80.__________ 81.__________ 82.__________ 83.__________ 84.__________ 85.__________ |
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
电子游戏是很多中学生喜爱的娱乐活动之一，人们对此看法不一。上周你班就这一问题进行了一
场讨论。请你根据下表中的讨论情况介绍，用英语写一篇短文，给某英文报投稿。
注意：1.第一句已为你写好，不计入总词数。
2. 词数120左右。
3. 可以适当增加细节，使短文连贯、完整。
| 70%的学生的观点 | 1．沉迷于游戏，不能集中精力学习。 2．很少有时间和朋友交流，会缺乏社交能力。 3．暴力游戏会滋生侵略行为，比暴力电影影响更大。 |
| 30%的学生的观点 | 1．有助于培养创造性和快速反应，对学习用好处。 2．使游戏者得到放松，从而更高效地学习。 |
| 你本人的观点 | （至少两点） |
Our parents and teachers often warn us to stay away from video games, but many of us just find it hard to tear themselves away from them..
高三英语三模试卷参考答案
第I卷
听力部分：
1-5 BCACB 6-10 CCBCC 11-15 BBBCA 16-20 CBCBA
单项填空：
21-25 DDDDD 26-30 BBCCA 31-35 CCDAB
完型填空：
36-40 CCBBA 41-45 BDDBC 46-50 BADCA 51-55 DBACB
阅读理解：
A：56-58 BCA B：59-63 DBDAA C：64-67 CDBA
D：68-71 ADCB E：72-75 CCBB
第II卷
对话填空：
76. impressed 77. disabled 78. afford 79. practical 80. library
81. basic 82. affects 83.imagine 84. wide 85. bad
书面表达：
Our parents and teachers often warn us to stay away from video games, but many of us just find it hard to tear themselves away from them. Last week, our class had a discussion about whether it is beneficial or harmful for high school students to play video games.
About 70% of the students are concerned about the negative effects of video games. They think that players can be addicted to them and can’t concentrate on their study. Another reason is that while sitting in front of a computer they might have little time to communicate with friends and become socially isolated. What’s worse, violent video games can lead to a player’s aggressive behaviour, which is more harmful than violent movies.
On the contrary, about 30% approve of video games. First of all, playing video games requires creativity and quick response, which are both important in our study. Besides, as a form of entertainment they can help players get relaxed and thus study more efficiently.
In my opinion, video games should not be encouraged among high school students because they are so fascinating that few students especially boys can resist the temptation. As for some students who are crazy about video games, our school should guide and instruct them to choose games suitable for them.
听力材料：
第一节：
(Text 1)
W: Do you think your boss will expect you to work late again tonight?
M: Does the sun in the west?
(Text 2)
M: Is coffee grown in China?
W: Yes, but it’s only grown in Hainnan and Yunnan.
M: Can it be grown in other parts of the country?
W: I’m afraid not.
(Text 3)
M: You look much better today. Tomorrow I’ll bring you some books. Is there anything special you’d like
to eat?
W: I don’t feel like reading or eating, but buy me a hairbrush on your way here.
(Text 4)
M: Have this typed and copied before Friday.
W: How many copies do you want?
M: Twenty.
(Text 5)
W: What is the purpose of your visit to the States?
M: I’m going on business.
W: Could you be more exact?
M: My company is taking part in a computer exhibition in the States.
第二节：
(Text 6)
M: Are you interested in music?
W: Yes, I like classical music. Beethoven is my favorite composer. How about you?
M: I like all kinds of music, but jazz is my favorite and my wife is crazy about rock music.
W: You play the piano, don’t you?
M: A little bit, but my wife is much better than me. She can also play the violin.
W: Really? I hope I can hear her play some day.
M: Why not come to our house this weekend? We are going to have a party.
W: I’d love to.
(Text 7):
W: What can I do for you?
M: It’s about the new clerks you need for the offices. I’m wondering how many people you want to employ.
W: That depends on what you would like.
M: I think I’d need some people who can work about 30 hours a week, including some Saturdays. What do you think?
W: That’s what I was thinking, too. We don’t want someone who has never worked in an office before.
M: Yes, it might be helpful if one could speak a second language.
W: That might prevent too many people applying for the jobs. What about the pay, David?
M: What do you think would be the best to offer?
W: I think it depends on experience. However, the lowest we could offer is about $9,000 per year.
(Text 8)
M: Let’s see now. Which train do I need to get on?
W: Excuse me. Do you need any help?
M: Yes. I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I’m really lost. This is my first time to visit Japan, so I have no idea of how to ride the train.
W: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. From here, it’s a hundred and thirty yen.
M: A hundred thirty yen. OK.
W: Then get on the Subway Line at Platform No.4.
M: No. 4, all right. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?
W: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so.
M: All right. And where do I get off the train?
W: Get off three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you’ll be able to read it.
M: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.
W: No problem. Good luck.
(Text 9)
W: What do you want to do tonight?
M: How about going to the movies? I should be home from work at 5:20. then we can go out and eat and then to the movies.
W: What do you want to see?
M: There’s a good one at the cinema. Let’s see that.
W: It starts at 6:30. I don’t think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about one at eh New State? That starts at 7:00.
M: No, I don’t like Robert Redford. You know that. Maybe we should just stay home and watch TV. Then we can go out Friday night.
W: Did you forget that Ed and Jean coming to dinner that night?
M: OK. I hope Saturday is all right. Do we have anything planned for then?
W: No, Saturday is fine. And there’s a good movie starting on Saturday, too.
M: Good. I’m going to play tennis Saturday morning. But I’ll be home by 2:00. Then we can go out for a big dinner and to the movies, if nothing else comes up.
W: I’m sure we’ll be able to go.
(Text 10):
Mr. Smith works in an office. He’s very busy and has no time to have a good rest. Every evening,
when he comes back from work, he’s always tired and wants to go to bed early. But his wife has a lot of interesting things to tell him after supper. She doesn’t stop talking until she falls asleep, but it’s usually very late and Mr. Smith has to get up on time in the morning when she is asleep.
One day the man felt terrible and couldn’t go to work. He decided to see a doctor. Mrs. Smith went to the hospital with him. Before her husband could say what the matter was with him, the woman had told the doctor everything. The doctor looked over Mr. Smith and the gave medicine to both Mr. And Mrs. Smith. He said to Mrs. Smith, “ They are both sleeping pills. When you take the pills, your husband will be all right.”