北京市海淀区高三年级第二学期期末练习
英 语
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分.共150分，考试时间120分钟.
注意事项：
1．答试卷第I卷时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡I上对应题目的答案选中涂满涂黑，黑度以盖住框内字母为准。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后再选涂其它答案项。在试卷上答题无效。
2．答试卷第Ⅱ卷时，必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按题号顺序答在答题卡Ⅱ的答题区域相应位置内，未在对应的答题区域做答或超出答题区域做答均不得分。在试卷上答题无效。
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．How is the woman going to the airport ?
A．By taxi. B．By bus . C．By train.
2．Who is Jack ?
A．A waiter . B．A guest . C．A salesman .
3．What is the relationship between the speakers ?
A．Mother and son . B．Teacher and student . C．Husband and wife .
4．What does the man mean ?
A．Alice will not come on time .
B．The woman is too anxious .
C．He is eager to see Alice .
5．What can we learn from the conversation ?
A．The woman visited the Sydney Opera House .
B．The woman has been to America recently .
C．The woman likes beautiful buildings .
第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，共22.5分）
听下面6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，每小题将给出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—8题。
6．Who is the speaker ?
A．A teacher . B．A visitor . C．A guide .
7．Which place will they visit in the afternoon ?
A．The Forbidden City . B．The wangfujing Street . C．The Great Wall .
8．Where are they now ?
A．On the Great Wall . B．At the hotel . C．On the bus .
听第7段材料，回答第9至10题。
9．Where does the conversation take place ?
A．In the police station . B．In the customs office . C．In the tourists center .
10．What is the purpose of the woman’s trip ?
A．Visiting her parents .
B．Returning to her hometown .
C．Attending a conference .
听第8段材料，回答第11至12题。
11．How much does the woman spend in the end ?
A．$25.9. B．$10. C．$5.
12．What do you think of the woman ?
A．She is a brave woman .
B．She makes a reasonable choice .
C．She comes from a poor family .
听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13．What problem does Julie have ?
A．She has a dentist appointment .
B．She had to clean the room .
C．She has to hand in her report .
14．When will Susan pick up her brother ?
A．At 2:00. B．At 4:30. C．At 5:30.
15．What can we conclude from the conversation ?
A．Susan can accept the invitation of the man immediately .
B．The man is eager to spend Saturday with Susan
C．They will do the housework together this Saturday .
听第10段材料，回答第16至17题。
16．Where can you hear the announcement ?
A．On the flight . B．In the train . C．At the airport .
17．What is the weather like in Seattle now ?
A．Rainy . B．Sunny . C．Cloudy .
听第11段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Why does the girl come to the man’s house ?
A．To ask for help . B．To borrow money . C．To be a babysitter .
19．Who is Kelly’s financial advisor ?
A．Mrs. Adams . B．Her mother . C．Her father .
20．What are the two speakers probably talking about ?
A．Money . B．Courses . C．Housework .
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）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants .
A．however B．whatever C．whichever D．whenever
答案是B。
21．He was such good speaker that he held our attention every minute of
three-hour lecture .
A．不填; the B．a; 不填 C．a; the D．a ; a
22．Stick to what you think is right , you will gain a surprising happy ending .
A．and B．but C．before D．so
23．As Senior 3 students , it is important to a good state of mind .
A．keep up B．carry out C．get in D．take off
24．I have been here for a couple of days . I am a big journey .I’ll visit all the places of interest here .
A．of B．to C．on D．by
25．While driving through the city , she showed me the building she once worked as a lift operator .
A．when B．which C．by which D．in which
26．With some books he needed , he went into the bookstore quickly .
A．to buy B．bought C．buying D．buy
27．It was nine years ago , when I came to China for the first time , I began to learn Chinese .
A．where B．how C．which D．that
28．A woman tearfully explained she had recently lost her husband in a car accident .
A．when B．how C．why D．where
29．In 2005 the Chinese people were always in high spirits , for pieces of exciting news came to China .
A．step by step B．little by little C．day after day D．one after another
30．It was an easy test and he should have passed , but he .
A．doesn’t B．wasn’t C．didn’t D．hadn’t
31．A driver is asked to keep his safety belt while driving on the freeway .
A．fasten B．fastening C．fastened D．to fasten
32．The 1,318-kilometre advanced high-speed railway by 2010, when the World Expo is held in Shanghai .
A．Will complete B．is completed C．has completed D．will be completed
33．—What about the rent ?
— . You can pay weekly or monthly .
A．It’s up to you B．That’s all right C．You can’t miss it D．Not at all
34．No one can how the election will turn out , as there are many unknown facts .
A．protect B．prepare C．prevent D．predict
35．That your friend didn’t offer you a gift on your birthday that he will break away with you .
A．don’t mean B．doesn’t mean C．didn’t mean D．hadn’t meant
第二节 完型填空（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36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项
My senior year , I can’t believe it’s almost over . Now when I 36 , it was stressful , but exciting , the prom , graduation , and then of course , college .
I started my college application process months before Christmas . My parents told me it would be 37 if I set up interviews and tours . But I was unmotivated . I wanted to go to college , but I didn’t want to deal with the 38 .
As the days flew by , my applications lay on my desk just as I had 39 them three months before . “You are wasting 40 time,” my parents complained . Sweeping away the gathered 41 on the applications , I worked on them every Sunday 42 I finished . next came writing the essays . I had many ideas , but every school had different 43 .I changed them until I was pleased . 44 , everything was underway .
Now I just had to wait . In March , I started receiving letters of rejection (拒绝). I began to think that I had set myself up for 45 . I had a letter from Salem State College stating that they wanted to see my third quarter 46 before they made their decision . Yes ! At least someone wanted to 47 me . The beginning of April , I received a letter from Keens State . I had been rejected . Those 48 words : “We regret to inform you …” made me sit down and cry . I had 49 all hope . Then I heard from Plymouth State . Not my first 50 , but …I had been accepted . Maybe if I get my grades 51 , I can transfer to another school….
The college application process 52 me deeply . All my friends had dozens of schools to choose from . I guess my parents were 53 . High school grades are extremely important to your 54 . If I could do it all over again , I would take it more 55 .
36．A．hold back B．look back C．keep back D．go back
37．A．smart B．certain C．convenient D．available
38．A．loneliness B．subjects C．stress D．tests
39．A．found B．left C．sent D．chosen
40．A．busy B．spare C．changeable D．valuable
41．A．dust B．ideas C．work D．troubles
42．A．before B．unless C．until D．when
43．A．decisions B．standards C．regulations D．requirements
44．A．Suddenly B．Finally C．Generally D．Fortunately
45．A．disappointment B．achievements C．discrimination D．preparations
46．A．papers B．plans C．grades D．exams
47．A．accept B．respect C．judge D．consider
48．A．borrowed B．cheering C．heated D．opening
49．A．ruined B．gained C．lost D．seen
50．A．chance B．choice C．guess D．success
51．A．up B．out C．on D．over
52．A．hurt B．beat C．punished D．frightened
53．A．strict B．right C．kind D．upset
54．A．school history B．present family C．final exams D．future plans
55．A．firmly B．readily C．seriously D．willingly
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40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。
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Canberra is the capital of Australia . When the Federal Government of Australia was formed in 1901 , no one knew where Australia’s capital would be . The two cities of Melbourne and Sydney both wanted the honor . Instead , the founding fathers chose a piece of land between the two cities for the new capital . The government would build a new city called Canberra as the country’s capital .
In 1911 the government invited the world leading architects to enter designs for Canberra in a contest . An architect from Chicago named Walter Griffin won . The government decided to build Canberra according to his plan . Men started to work on Canberra in 1913. Twenty-four years later , the city was finished , but the government moved to this new city ten years before it was completed .
At one time , almost everyone in Canberra worked for the government . However , the city today has become a center of education and favorite place for tourists . Now people can hold a government job , or they can work in business . They also make a living by teaching or meeting the needs of tourists .
People find life in Canberra very relaxing and pleasant . The city is surrounded by beautiful mountains where people can ski . There is a large man-made lake lined with beaches and parks in the center of Canberra .
Canberra in now Australia’s largest inland city . Many people living there have come from other cities in Australia and from other lands . They have come to Canberra to work . Some have come to escape the busier way of life found in many other cities .
56．Which of the flowing shows the proper location of Canberra , according to the map above ?
A．It is to the south of Melbourne , the north of Victoria .
B．It lies to the north of Melbourne , close to Perth .
C．It is about 200 km to Sydney , over twice to Melbourne .
D．It lies much closer to Melbourne than it is to Sydney .
57．Canberra was designed by .
A．the founding fathers B．an American
C．the Federal Government D．the world leading architects
58．Canberra is now .
A．a lovely city which is not on the coast
B．a beautiful coastal city with beaches and parks
C．the largest city and an education center in Australia
D．a pleasant place with mountains and big lakes surrounding it
59．Choose the right time order of the following events .
a. The founding fathers decided to build Canberra .
b. The Federal Government was founded .
c. Canberra was completed after twenty-four years .
d. Both Melbourne and Sydney wanted to be the capital .
e. The government had a contest to design the capital .
f. The people began to build Canberra .
g. The Federal Government moved to the new city .
A．a, b,f, d, c, e, g B．a, b, f, d, e, g, c C．b, d, a, e, f, g, c D．b, d, a , e, c, f, g
B
Attention to detail is something everyone can and should do —especially in tight job market . Bob Crossley , a human-resources expert notices this in the job applications that come across his desk every day . “It’s amazing how many candidates cross out themselves,” he says .
“Resumes (简历)arrive with faults . Some candidates don’t bother to spell the company’s name correctly . Once I see a mistake , I cross out the candidates,” Crossley concludes . “If they cannot take care of these details , why should we trust them with a job ?”
Can we pay too much attention to details ? Absolutely . Perfectionists struggle over little things at the cost of something larger they work toward. “To keep from losing the forest for the trees,” says Charles Garfield , the professor at the university of California , San Francisco , “We must constantly ask ourselves how the details We’re working on fit into the larger picture . If they don’t , we should drop them and move to something else .”
Garfield compares this process to his work as a computer scientist at NASA. “The Apollo moon launch was slightly off course 90 percent of the time,” says Garfield . “But a successful landing was still likely because we knew the exact coordinates of our goal . This allowed us to make adjustments as necessary.” Knowing where to go helps us judge the importance of every task we undertake .
Too often we believe what accounts for other’s success is some special secret or a lucky break . But rarely is success so mysterious . Again and again , we see that by doing little things within our grasp well , large rewards follow .
60．According to the passage , some job applicants were rejected because .
A．they failed to present resumes that are free of mistakes
B．they failed to give a detailed description of their background
C．they cross out their names from the applicants list themselves
D．their handwriting on the resume was hard to recognize
61．The third paragraph is intended to state that .
A．trees are as important as forests
B．we should pay much attention to details
C．we shouldn’t go too far in details to lose our goals
D．perfectionists are capable of achieving perfect results
62．Which of the following is the author’s advice to the readers ?
A．Careless applicants should not be trusted .
B．Attention to details shouldn’t be overlooked .
C．Don’t forget details before we move to something else .
D．Be aware of the details of a task before undertaking it .
63．The example of Apollo II moon launch is given to show that .
A．minor mistakes can be ignored
B．failure is the mother of success
C．adjustments are the key to the successful completion of any work
D．keeping one’s goal in mind helps decide which details
can be overlooked
C
My most memorable and best experiences will stay in my mind for many years to come . For most people , horses are just animals , smelly beasts that should only be used for racing , for money . Ever since I was only a few years old , horses have been my passion . My dream was to ride a horse . When that time finally approached my anxious little life , my heart beat a thousand times a minute .
It was warm summer day in Odessa , Ukraine, and we were at a park . My mom was buying several things for home while I wandered around to find something that made my eyes twinkle . I spotted a figure from heaven , a four-legged beautiful animal was standing down the block , breathing heavily . I ran up to the horse , not even knowing how to pet it , just excited to see the most beautiful creature .He was shining white , with a well- brushed tail . He was playing with his bit and chewed on the reins . I could tell this horse was bored . Where was the owner ?
Right away I assumed that I could ride this horse . I turned the other way and went to search for my mom to get some money . I spotted her buying groceries and dragged her to where the horse was . The owner was back and stated that it was his horse and I couldn’t ride it . A warm stream of tears flooded down my cheeks as my mom tried to convince the man to let me ride the horse. He finally agreed for a costly price . He taught me how to get on the horse and explained to me that it was important to keep heels down and arms steady . The gentle beat of the horse’s trot awakened all the senses in me as I bounced up and down on the saddle (鞍). I was the happiest little girl in Ukraine , having the time of my life . I began planning how I was going to buy a horse after I became a millionaire . Before I knew it , the ride was over . Surprisingly , I actually learned to control the horse and change the pace .
That day was probably the happiest time of my life . Most children wouldn’t have as much fun as I did . Several years later , after coming to America , I began to get involved in show jumping . If it weren’t for that time in Ukraine I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the most amazing sport , one where you and another creature truly have to bond .
64．Which of the following is true according to the passage ?
A．Later , the author and that horse took part in show jumping .
B．At the first glance , the author fell in love with the horse .
C．The horse owner allowed her to ride the horse for free .
D． The author thought horse racing was for making money .
65． is the closest to the meaning of the underlined word “bond”.
A．To be united to share feelings B．To be compared to find advantages
C．To be inspired to set up goals D．To be supposed to join efforts
66．Form the passage , we can infer that .
A．the horse could be easily controlled
B．the horse owner was a kind and rich man
C．the experience opened doors for her to get into the sport
D．the author’s mother loved the horse as much as her daughter
67．What is the best title of the story ?
A．Love for Horses B．Interest in Sports
C．An Exciting Dream D．An Amazing Ride
D
Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we “fit” in society . As we to about our everyday lives , we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses . For example , we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or librarian , whether the telephone caller is a friend of a salesman , and so on .
The statuses we assume often vary with the people we meet , and change throughout life . Most of us can , at very high speed , assume the statuses that various situations require . Much of social interaction consists of identifying (识别) and selecting among suitable statuses and allowing other people to assume their statuses in relation to us . This means that we fit our actions to those of other people based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretation . Although some of us find the task more difficult than others , most of us perform it rather effortlessly .
A status has been compared to ready-made clothes . Within certain limits ,an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince. We must choose from among the clothing presented by our society . Furthermore , our choice is limited to a size that will fit , as well as by our pocketbook . Having made a choice within these limits we can have certain alterations (修改) made , but apart from minor adjustments , we tend to be limited what the stores have on their racks . Statuses , too , come ready made and the range of choice among them is limited .
68．In the first paragraph , the author tells us that statuses can help us .
A．determine whether a person is suitable for a certain job
B．behave properly in relation to other people
C．protect ourselves in unfamiliar situations
D．make good friends with other people
69．According to the author , people often assume different statuses .
A．in order to identify themselves with others B．in order to better identify others
C．as their mental process changes D．as the situation changes
70．The word “appraisal” most probably means “ .”
A．alteration B．appreciation C．judgement D．presentation
71．In the last sentence of the second paragraph , the pronoun “it” refers to “ ”
A．fitting our actions to those of other people properly
B．identification and selection of other people’s statuses
C．selecting one’s own statuses
D．changing various situations
72．By saying that “an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince”, the author means .
A．different people have different styles of clothes
B．ready-made clothes may need alterations
C．our choice of statuses in society is limited
D．statuses come ready made just like clothes
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Dressed in Nikes , enjoying McDonald’s and crazy about NBA games , Cheng Lin’s life is flooded with products from the United States . But asked about her feelings towards the Western superpower ,the Senior 3 girl is not sure .
Chen is not the only one feeling confused . A recent survey shows that four in five Chinese generally like Americans , but three in five agree that the US is trying to control China .
According to the survey , nearly half the respondents chose the US as a friendly country . The positive opinion of the US is more than in last year’s similar survey .
“This increase is a result of the American Government’s move to strengthen Sino-US ties last year.” said Professor Jin at Remin University. In 2005, US Government and military (军事) officials paid frequent visits to China . During President Bush’s trip last November , his bicycle ride in Beijing expressed friendliness with people in China .
On the other hand ,people’s concern over competition between the two countries is natural . Relationships among powers always feature both partner and rival (对手).
As bilateral (双边的) communication develops , American ideas about China also are changing . “These changes reflect deepening understanding between the two peoples, which leads to stable Sino-US relationships,” said Jin .
73．The Sino-American relationship can be best described as .
A．co-operation and competition B．an economic partnership
C．employer and employee D．a close military partnership
74．All of the following help to develop the understanding between the peoples of the two countries except .
A．products from the US B．US military officials’ visits to China
C．US’s trying to contain China D．President Bush’s trip last year
75．Which of the following is true , according to the charts above ?
A．There’s an increase in both the number of people who like Americans and those who don’t .
B．Over 20 per cent of Chinese find it hard to tell whether they like Americans .
C．Less than 60 per cent of people have a positive opinion of Americans
D．More people see the US as a competitor rather than a partner .
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 情景作文（20分）
5月14日母亲节，你的美国朋友Catharine问你在这一天有何打算。请你根据以下提示，给她写一封回信，谈谈你要做的事情，并简单说明原因。词数不少于60，信的开头与结尾已为你写好。
1．帮助母亲做家务。
2．送礼物；
3．写贺卡。
Dear Catherine ,
I’m very glad to receive your letter.
Have you got any other ideas ? Look forward to your reply .
Best wishes .
Yours truly
Wag Ping
(请将情景作文写在答题纸II 指定区域内)
第二节 开放作文（15分）
请根据下面提示，写一篇短文，词数不少于50。
Look at the following picture carefully and
then turn the picture upside down , look at it again and again . Write a short
passage about how you understand the picture .
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（请将开放作文写在答题纸II 指定区域内）
北京市海淀区高三年级第二学期期末练习
英 语 答 案
选择题答案
第一、二、三部分（Key to 1—75）
1—5 BACAA 6—10 CACBC 11—15 CBCBB 16—20 ABCBA
21—25 CAACD 26—30 ADBDC 31—35 CDADB 36—40 BACBD
41—45 ACDBA 46—50 CDDCB 51—55 AABDC 56—60 CBACA
61—65 CBDBA 66—70 CDBDC 71—75 ACACD
非选择题答案第四部分：
书面表达
第一节：情景作文
Possible Version
Dear Catherine
I’m very glad to receive your letter. In your letter, you asked me what I would do on Mother’s Day. Here I would like to tell you something about my plan.
Firstly, I think I should help my mum do some housework, such as tidying the rooms or washing some clothes, for I am very thankful for all the work she has done for me. Secondly, I would like to send her some flowers as a gift, wishing her to be much younger and happier. Thirdly, I am going to write her a card to tell her how much she means to me, and that I’ll try my best to live up to her expectations.
Have you got any other ideas? Look forward to your reply.
Best wishes.
Yours truly,
Wang Ping
第二节：开放作文Possible version
At the first glance of the picture, you can see a face of an ugly old man. But turning the picture upside down, you will surprisingly see a pretty young girl. What can we learn from it?
What I think of is the attitude that one may have when facing failure. It will be better if we think of something good. If we always think negatively, we won’t be able to see the “pretty girl”, that is, the bright side of our life. Therefore, when we are let down, it is wise to have a positive attitude.
附：听力材料
Text 1
M：How are you getting to the airport?
W：Well, I haven’t really got any choice— I have to take the bus. My car is at the garage getting repaired, and a taxi is just too expensive.
Text 2
W：May I take your dinner order now, Mrs. Wilson?
M：Thank you, Jack. But I’m waiting for someone to join me.
Text 3
W：I can’t believe Karen is late for such an important occasion as a job interview. I reminded her time and again yesterday.
M：You should have known our daughter better by now. Everything you tell her goes in one ear and out the other.
Text 4
W：Do you think Alice will actually get here on time this time?
M：Don’t count on it.
Text 5
M：Hi, Janet, I hear you’ve just returned from a tour of Australia. Did you get a chance to visit the Sydney Opera House?
W：Of course I did. It would be a shame for anyone visiting Australia not to see this unique creation in architecture. Its magnificent beauty is simply beyond description.
Text 6
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great honor to be here with you for a whole day. Just as the old saying goes, “It is always a pleasure to greet a friend from afar.”
Now I’m coming to the schedule of the day. First we’re going to the Great Wall, the greatest fortification in ancient China. We’ll spend the whole morning there. After that, we’ll have lunch on the way back. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Forbidden City and then enjoy Beijing roast duck at Wangfujing. After supper, we’ll walk around the street and just do some window-shopping. Now we are on the way to the Great Wall. Dating back to the 7th century BC, the Great Wall was constructed by respective states for fortifying against the invasion of neighboring states. It is one of the eight wonders in the world and represents the highest wisdom and crafts. There is no doubt that one says, “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man”.
Hope you enjoy your day. If any of you has questions, please feel free to ask at any time.
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M：Next, Uh, your passport, please.
W：Okay.
M：Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?
W：I’m here to attend a teaching conference for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.
M：And where will you be staying?
W：I’ll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.
M：And uh, what do you have in your luggage?
W：Uh, well, just my personal belongings um, … clothes, a few books, and a CD player.
M：Okay … Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the country?
W：Well, actually, I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back since then.
M：Well, enjoy your trip.
W：Thanks.
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M：Hi, may I help you?
W：I’m looking for a Father’s Day gift.
M：How about getting your father a new wallet?
W：How much is that wallet?
M：Oh. It’s only $40.95.
W：That’s too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one?
M：How about this brown leather one?
W：Umm … I don’t think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn’t have a place to put pictures. How much is it anyway?
M：It’s $25.99.
W：Hmm. I don’t have that much money.
M：Hmm. How about this tie?
W：That’s really pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I don’t have that much money.
M：Well, let’s just say the tie just went on sale. How about $5.00?
W：Thanks. I’ll take it.
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M：So, Susan, do you have anything planned for this Saturday?
W：Why?
M：Oh, I was wondering if you’d like to get together and do something, like watching a movie or taking a walk down by the lake.
W：I’d love to, but I’m really going to be busy all day on Saturday.
M：What do you have going on that day?
W：First, my mom asked me to help clean the house in the morning, and then I have a dentist appointment at 12:30. I can’t miss that because I’ve canceled twice before.
M：Well, what about after that?
W：After the dentist appointment, I need to meet Julie at 2:00 to help her with her science project that’s due on Monday morning at school.
M：Okay, but are you free after that?
W：Hardly. Then I have to pick up my brother from soccer practice at 4:30, and my mom asked me to cook dinner for the family at 5:30. I feel like a slave sometimes. Then, I have to clean the dishes and finish reading my history assignment. Who knows how long that’ll take?
M：Wow, sounds like you’re going to have a full day. Well, let’s just play a game or something.
W：Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.
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Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to welcome you to Flight 18 heading for Seattle. Our flight time today is 2 hours and 14 minutes, and we will be flying at an average altitude of 29,000 feet. The local time in Seattle is a quarter to twelve, and the current weather is sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 13, and we will be announcing connecting flights on our approach to the Seattle airport.
On behalf of Sky Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you an enjoyable stay in the Seattle area or at your final destination. Sit back and enjoy the flight.
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M：Hi, Mr. Adams?
W：Ah, yes. You must be Kelly. Thanks for coming.
M：Here’s my card.
W：Oh, it is hard to find a good babysitter on a Friday night.
M：Well, I like watching kids, and I need the extra money.
W：Well, I heard you were one of the best babysitters in the area, and …
M：Uh, well, I’d like to talk to you about my new rate increases.
W：Rate increases?
M：You see, Mr. Adams. I’ve consulted with my financial advisor [M：What?]. Uh, my mother, and she says I should charge more per child since I do cook and clean your house while you’re away.
M：Oh, I see. So , what do you have in mind?
W：Well, as I see it, I’d like to ask a dollar more per child per hour, and overtime after midnight. Based on my calculations, that’s only 10.23% above the going market, and I’m now a certified babysitter with training.
M：Oh, I never knew there were courses and certifications in babysitting.
W：Times are changing, Mr. Adams. I have to figure in expenses for a benefit package to cover college tuition, retirement, and so on. Well, I will tell my dad what to do.