2005-2006学年度盐城市高三第三次调研考试
英 语 试 题
注意：请将选择题答案涂在答题卡上，其余答案写在答题纸上。
本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分，考试时间120分钟。
第一卷(选择题 共115分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转填到答题卡上。
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. What is the woman unhappy about?
A. Her neighbor has too many cats. B. Her neighbor is walking on her grass.
C. Her neighbor is not keeping her word.
2. What can we learn about the man?
A. He didn't like the bike. B. He would like to have a bike like the boy's,
C. He used to have a bike like that.
3. Why didn't the man wear his jacket?
A, Because he lost it. B. Became he didn't feel cold.
C. Because he didn't like to wear an old jacket.
4. When will the woman leave?
A. She will leave later than the man, B. She will leave earlier than the man.
C. She will leave together with the man.
5. What is the woman's job?
A. A driven B. A policewoman. C. A doctor.
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。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秒钟的答题时间。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 man probably end his vacation?
A. On July 11. B. On July 16. C. On July 27.
7. How long does the man plan to spend in Hong Kong?
A. Ten days. B. Six days. C. Sixteen days.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the new baby's name?
A. Frances. B. Francis. C. Francy.
9. Who wrote the article about the relationship between students' names and their marks?
A. The man speaker. B. The woman speaker. C. An uncertain person.
10. What can you infer from the conversation?
A. Those named Elmer and Huber are always bad guys,
B. School students' marks depend on their names.
C. Some people are often affected by their strong feelings towards names.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where did the conversation take place?
A. In London. B. In Paris. C. In an Italian village.
12. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Old classmates. B. Husband and wife.
C. Members on the school football team.
13. According to Jordan, what was Helen not good at when she was a student?
A. She was not good at languages. B. She always gave wrong answers,
C. She was poor in remembering things.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why does Susanne think a car is the symbol of transportation?
A. Because most Americans think so. B. Because she likes cars better.
C. Because she lives in a city.
15. When did Susanne start driving?
A. At the age of 30. B. At the age of 16. C. At the age of 13.
16. How many ships did Susanne mention?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who do you think the speaker is?
A. A visitor to the park. B. A government official. C. A guide from the service.
18. What does the speaker say about the Yellowstone National Park?
A. It is the first national park.
B. It is not managed by the National Park Service.
C. It is a private park.
19. What is one of the duties of the speaker?
A. To build fires. B. To guide nature walks. C. To train animals.
20. Which of the following is RIGHT?
A. The animals and plants in the park are protected.
B. The visitors are discussing some questions while listening.
C. The speaker doesn't like the job.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. --Did you watch _______ tennis of Men's Doubles ?
--Yes, it was extremely exciting! It was _________ closely fought game.
A. the; a B./; a C. the; / D. a; the
22. In most countries in the world, the court _________ have authority to demand the presence of witnesses.
A. should B. shall C, will D. might
23. --The secretary wrote ____________ note to the company manager.
--I guess she forgot writing one.
A. other B. one C. another D. more
24. The doctors won't let him out of hospital until his health has _________ quite a lot.
A. picked up B. gone up C. turned up D. come up
25. If you need the latest information, you can easily get from my computer ________ has been stored in it.
A. where B. that C. what D. which
26. If knowledge is power, Sir Francis Bacon wrote in 1579, ___________ perhaps creativity can be described as the ability to use that power.
A. what; and B. as; then C. which; and D. that; then
27. The minister went on television to ________ his new policy, which some representatives didn't support.
A. address B, affect C. defend D. fight
28. It was in 1963 ________ Martin Luther King, Jr gave the speech "I Have a Dream", _____ inspired people of all races to fight for equality.
A. when; that B. that; when C. which; when D, that; which
29. It is three months ________ he lived in this apartment building. No one knows where he is now.
A. since B. before C. after D. until
20. ________ about maths up till now. How could he pass the exam?
A. So little he has known B. Much as he knows
C. Little he will know D. Little has he known
31. While the New York's World Trade Centre has fallen; the world economy it ______ develop continues.
A. helped B, had helped C. helps D. has been helping
32. To our surprise, some whales, even if________ to the sea, seem very determined to re-strand (重新搁浅) themselves on the beach.
A. returning B. being returned C, returned D. to return
33. It was difficult for Mr to make an immediate decision as it would affect her present job and her relationship with the manager ______________.
A. either B. as well C. though D. meanwhile
34. --Where's Jack ?
--Well, he _______ you _________ here. Or else he would be here right now.
A. doesn't know; are B. hadn't known; were
C. didn't know; were D. hasn't known; am
35. --I'd like to take a week's holiday.
-- __________ . We're too busy.
A. Don't worry B. Don't mention it C. Pardon me D. Forget it
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，然后从短文后所给各题的四个选项(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。
I met Connie the day she was admitted to the hospice ward (安养院的病房), where I 36 as a volunteer(志愿者). Her husband, Bill, stood 37 nearby as she was removed from the gurney (轮床) to the hospital bed. Although Connie was in the final stages of her fight 38 cancer, she was quick-minded and 39 . We got her settled in, and then asked if she needed 40 .
"Oh, yes," she said, "would you please show me how to use the TV? I 41 the soaps so much and I don't want to get 42 on what's happening." Connie was a romantic. She loved soap operas (肥皂剧), romance novels and movies with a good 43 story. As we became familiar, she confided (倾诉) how 44 it was to be married 32 years to a man who often called her "a silly woman".
"Oh, I know Bill loves me," she. said, "but he has 45 been one to say he loves me, or send cards to me." She 46 and looked out of the window at the trees in the courtyard. "I'd 47 anything if he'd say 'I love you', but it's just not in his 48 ."
One day, 49 coffee in the cafeteria, I got him on the 50 of women and how we need romance in our lives; how we love to get sentimental (充满柔情蜜意的) cards and love letters.
"Do you tell Connie you love her?" I asked, and he looked at me 51 I was crazy.
"I don't have to," he said. "She knows I 52 !"
"I'm sure she knows," I said, 53 over and touching his rough, carpenter's hands, "but she needs to hear it, Bill, She needs to hear what she has 54 to you all these years. Please think about it."
We walked back to Connie's room. Bill 55 inside, and I left to visit another patient. Later, I saw Bill sitting by the bed. He was holding Connie's hand as she slept.
36. A. taught B. worked C. knew D. looked
37. A. still B. calmly C. nervously D. happily
38. A. for B. in. C. about D. against
39. A. painful B. cheerful C. satisfied D. lucky
40. A. anything B. companions C. operations D. medicine
41. A. need B. wish C. hate D. enjoy
42. A. before B. behind C. back D. in
43. A. love B. adventure C. historic D. science
44. A. encouraging B. discouraging C. interesting D. exciting
45. A. often B. seldom C. never D. always
46. A. breathed B. sighed C. blew D. jumped
47. A. give B. take C. buy D. provide
48. A. position B. situation C. nature D. mind
49. A. while B. when C. over D. by
50. A. drink B. gift C. object D. subject
51. A. as if B. even if C. even though D. as to
52. A. will B. do C. have D. am
53. A. handing B. thinking C. coming D. reaching
54. A. offered B. promised C. meant D. expected
55. A. disappeared B. entered C. hurried D. searched
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每小题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wild elephants live in herds of 10 to about 50. The leader is usually female. A herd can go through a forest quietly. It travels in a single line. It goes about six miles an hour. When frightened, it may run at about 25 miles an hour. When they reach water, elephants swim across. They are great swimmers.
Elephants eat grass, leaves, small branches, and bark. They particularly like the tender leaves on the top of trees. How do they get these leaves? They use their heads to knock trees down. They can easily knock down a 30-foot tree. Elephants also eat berries, mangoes, coconuts, corn, and sugar cane. They love salt. A wild male adult eats from 500 to 600 pounds of food a day.
Many people want to find the graveyards (墓地) of elephants. There is a strong belief that such graveyards exist. Here is why. Bones and tusks of dead elephants are almost never found, Searches have been made in forests. Grassy plains have been searched too. But neither bones nor tusks are found. Elephants don't live forever. Where are their bones? They don't just bury themselves. Here is one belief. Say an elephant gets sick or old (over 60 years), it instinctively (本能地) knows death is near. It leaves the herd. It goes off to a secret graveyard. The place is known only to elephants, and perhaps other animals, but not to humans. Obviously, such a graveyard would be filled with ivory tusks. These were once very valuable. The objective of explorers was to find this "gold" mine. This graveyard belief may be a truth or a myth. But it is romantic (传奇式的). It would be nice if it were true.
56. An elephant can usually go ________.
A. around 6 miles an hour B. around 25 miles an hour
C. no more than 6 miles an hour D. at a speed of 25 miles an hour
57. The elephants' favourite food(s) _______.
A. are grass, leaves, small branches and bark
B. are tender leaves on the top of trees
C. are berries, mangoes, coconuts, corn, and sugar cane
D. is nothing but salt
58. From the passage we can conclude ___________.
A. there must be graveyards of elephants in some unknown places
B. graveyards don't exist at all
C. It is impossible there are graveyards of elephants
D. whether there are graveyards of elephants still depends
B
Beijing (Xinhua) - Blind Chinese pianist Sun Yah, 23, will give a concert at the People's Liberation Army (PLA)Theater in downtown Beijing.
Sun, a student at the well-known China Central Conservatory of Music (CCCM), was born with cataracts (白内障), which caused him to become blind. He started learning to play the piano when he was three years old and immediately gained acclaim(喝彩) as a piano virtuoso at the age of six.
Guo Shulan, head of the CCCM, said Sun was the first blind student the school had ever received in its half-century history. The well-known piano teacher, Yang Jun, taught Sun personally and found him to be greatly talented (有才能的) and strongly determined.
At his concert, Sun will play a dozen masterpieces by composers, such as Bach, Beethoven and Chopin.
"Common piano players may have a look at these long and difficult musical pieces while playing, but Sun would have to spend a much, much longer time to fully memorize a piece of music," Yah said. "He plays the piano for at least six hours every day."
With painstaking effort for the past few years, Sun achieved very good grades at school and also gained an audience worldwide. He was invited to visit dozens of countries and regions and even performed at top theaters such as Carnegie Hall in the United States.
Top fashion brand Mark Fairwhale and piano manufacturer(制造商) Bosendorfrr will offer Sun a financial support fund and the use of a piano, respectively(分别地). The PLA Theater will also provide him technical support and a stage setting design free of charge. Three schoolmates of Sun's who were also pianists, for winning top prizes in international competitions, will be guest performers at the concert.
Expecting to graduate with a bachelor (学士) degree in piano next year, Sun has applied to study for a master's degree.
"Music changes people's lives. I hope I can continue to study the piano for the rest of my life." Sun said.
59. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?
A. Sun Yan's achievements in music
B. Blind Chinese pianist to give concert in Beijing
C. Sun Yon, successful blind pianist in China
D. Blind pianist gains international fame
60. The underlined word "virtuoso" in the second paragraph most probably means________.
A. excellent teacher B. excellent student C. excellent producer D. excellent player
61. The CCCM has a history of _________.
A. about 23 years B. about 50 years C. about I00 years D. about 150 years
62. What does Sun Yan benefit most from on his way to being a well-known pianist besides his born talent?
A. His being blindness.
B. His early beginning with piano practice.
C. His great efforts and help from various fields.
D. The technical support from his classmates.
63. Which of the following is true?
A. Sun Yah became blind at the age of three. B. Sun Yah became blind at the age of six.
C. Sun Yah is a graduate from the CCCM. D. Sun Yah is studying in the CCCM.
C
Man caught after jumping White House fence
(AP)
Updated: 2006-04-10 08:14
WASHINGTON - A screaming intruder (入侵者) made it onto the front lawn of the White I louse Sunday while President Bush was at home before being caught by Seem Service officers.
Secret Service spokesman Eric Zahren recognized the man as 40-year-old Brian Lee Patterson, whose last known address was in Albuquerque, N.M. Patterson has been caught trying to get onto the White House grounds at least three times before Zahren said.
The bearded man, wearing blue jeans and a white T-shirt that said "God Bless America" jumped the fence outside the White House and ran across the north lawn while repeatedly crying, "I am a victim (受害者) of terrorism!"
Members of the Secret Service emergency response team, including one holding a barking dog, ran after Patterson with their guns drawn and surrounded him near the mw of cameras set up for television stand-ups.
"I have intelligence information for the president," he said, waving his arms in the air. "I'm not afraid of you," Patterson screamed at the officers who were ordering him to tie ground with guns drawn.
Patterson finally kneeled on the ground and was taken into custody (拘留) shortly before 4 p,m. He cut his hand jumping the fence and was taken to George Washington University hospital for treatment and was to appear in court Monday, Zahren said.
Zahren said Patterson was charged with unlawful entry for the last time he jumped the fence, in February. He faces the same charge for Sunday's incident and also a contempt (蔑视) of court charge for disobeying judge's orders to stay away from the White House.
64. Entering the White House, Patterson meant _________.
A. to kick against the law B. to fight against the Secret Service officers
C. to see President Bush D. to have a look around the White House
65. Patterson didn't say ____________.
A. God Bless America
B. he was a victim of terrorism
C. he had intelligence information for President Bush
D. he was not afraid of the Secret Service officers
66. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Patterson was to be charged with unlawful entry into the White House.
B. Patterson was sent to a hospital soon after he was caught.
C. Patterson was an American man wearing beard.
D. Patterson took guns with him when he entered the White House.
67. The reported incident happened ____________.
A. on a Sunday morning in February 2006 B. on a Monday afternoon in February 2006
C. on Sunday, April 9, 2006 D. on Monday, April 10, 2006
68. Stand-ups in paragraph 4 refer to ___________.
A. broadcast companies B. live broadcasts
C. places to stand up D. actions of standing up
D
In an amazing feat, French surgeons (外科医生) have completed the first ever face transplant (移植) on a woman from Valenciennes, France. While this controversial(有争议的) operation has been studied and worked on for years by doctors around the world, until now one has never been successfully completed.
Doctors say that the woman, who lost her nose, lips and chin after being attacked by a dog, will not look like the donor (捐献者). While this woman will never look like her old self again, these doctors gave her a completely new lower face after five hours of surgery. Since the dog's attack the woman has not been able to eat or speak on her own, and this transplant gives her hope that she will eat and speak again.
The reason that face transplants have been so hard in the past is mainly because the body will
reject (排斥) transplants from another person. People who have transplants are put on anti-rejection drugs for the rest of their lives. However, skin transplants will usually not take unless they come from a donor whose bean is still beating. In the case of the French woman's face transplant, her donor was a multi-organ who was brain dead.
Even though this woman will now be able to live a more normal life, face transplants are still a very controversial form of surgery.
69. Why did the French woman want to do the face transplant?
A. Because she was unable to eat or speak after the dog's attack ruined her face.
B. Because great progress had been made in the research on face transplant
C. There happened to be a suitable donor.
D. Doctors were sure about the operation.
70. We may use the word ________ to take the place of the word take in the last paragraph but one.
A. have B. drink C. work D. happen
71. What's the writer's opinion on face transplant?
A. Face transplant has a bright future.
B. Face transplant operation should be forbidden.
C. This case of face transplant encourages people to agree about this form of surgery.
D. Face transplant operation can't be agreed about so far.
E
British male drivers waste nearly six million hours a year lost on the road because they arc not ready to ask for directions.
Men who are lost wait an average of 20 minutes before giving up and asking for directions, while women only wait 10 minutes before seeking help, according to a study from Royal Automobile Club Direct Insurance.
Men even stand a "nagging (唠叨的) period" of around l0 minutes from their partner before throwing in the towel and stopping to ask the way, the poll (民意测验) showed.
Based on responses from 2,000 adults, the study also showed:
Some 64 percent of couples admitted to having arguments over getting lost on the mad.
—Only 27 percent of couples plan their journeys before getting off.
—Just 36 percent of couples rely on landmarks and mad signs to find their destination (目的地).
—One in four couples still write down basic directions on a bit of scrap paper.
RAC Direct Insurance product manager Craig Martin said awareness of the problem could improve driving standards.
"The anxiety, increased stress level and road rage that can be caused by getting lost are unnecessary distractions on today's busy roads when motorists need to be alert (警惕的) and able to concentrate," Martin said.
"These problems can easily be avoided (避免) if motorists just take a bit more time to plan their journeys," he added.
Martin said new equipment being fixed in cars, such as satellite navigation systems, is now being used by about one in five drivers.
72. Which of the following won't help the drivers to solve the problem of wasting too much time when lost on the road?
A. To ask for directions on realizing their being lost.
B. To make a good plan before starting their journey.
C. To beat their partners' complaints.
D. To seek help as soon as possible.
73. The poll showed that the majority of couples _______.
A. argued over the problem of losing their way
B. waited for help from the police when lost
C. regretted not planning their journey well
D. realized that they should not stop to ask the way
74. "Distractions" in the last paragraph but two refer to _________.
A. things that take people's attention away from what they are doing
B. problems that people can't escape
C. feelings that may help draw people's attention
D. results which getting lost may lead to
75. The report of the study from RAC Direct Insurance is meant to _________.
A. get more drivers to fix satellite navigation systems in their cars
B. get drivers to make a good plan of their journeys before getting off
C. give advice to drivers on how to avoid getting lost or wasting too much time finding the way when lost
D. get drivers to write down directions more clearly
第二卷(非选择题共35分)
注意事项：
请用书写黑色字迹的0．5毫米的签字笔在答题纸上指定区域内作答，在试题卷上作答一律无效。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节：对话填空(满分10分)
阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据首字母的提示，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。
| Brown: Hello, John, Do you have any books on writing? I (76) w__________ like to borrow a few. | 76. _______________ |
| John: You have asked the right person. I have books on writing, I have bout 50 books on writing, and these books (77) c___________ a wide range of writing skills, (78) e_________ creative writing and academic writing. Which kind &books do you want? | 77. _______________ 78. _______________ |
| Brown: Well, I have been learning a (79) e_________ of international business management, so I want to read some books on international business writing. How many books do you have on this (80) t____________? | 79. _______________ 80. _______________ |
| John: I have 10, but a student of mine borrowed two of (81) t_________ the other day, and you can take the (82) r___________. | 81. _______________ 82. _______________ |
| Brown: That's great. How long can I keep them? Our examination will be on the first of April. Could I keep the books (83) u_________ then? | 83. _______________ |
| John: That is about five weeks. I'm afraid you could not take all the writing books for that long. How about borrowing the books one (84) b____________ one? | 84. _______________ |
| Brown: Sure. By the way, are you (85) h_________ for your office? If so, I'd like to go with you to take one book. | 85. _______________ |
第二节：书面表达(满分25分)
你校高一(6)班就当地政府加快旅游业发展这一决策进行了民意调查。请你代表班级用英
语写一篇简要的调查报告，说明调查结果和你们的建议。信息提示如下表：
| 主要优势 | 1．促进文化交流，让人们更多地了解当地文化与习俗。 2．提供更多的就业机会，推动地方经济发展。 3．优化生活环境，提高生活质量。 |
| 负面影响 | 4．破坏自然环境，造成产重污染。 5．游客大量涌入，引起交通堵塞。 |
| 建议 (由考生自拟) | 6． 7． 8． |
注意：1，词数120左右，开头已为你写好，不计入词效。
2．适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3．参考词汇：促进promote(vt.)；经济economy
Our class made a survey on our local government's decision to speed up its tourism. Most people think
2005／2006学年度盐城市高三第三次调研考试
英语试题参考答案
一、听力(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)
1—5 CBACC 6—10 CBBCC 11—15 BAAAC 16—20 BCABA
二、单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21—25 ABCAC 26—30 BCDAD 31—35 ACBAD
三、完形填空{共20小题；每小题材1.5分，满分30分}
36—40 BCDBA 41—45 DBABC 46—50 BACCD 51—55 ABDCA
四、阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)
56—60 ABDBD 61—65 BCDCA 66—70 DCBAC 71—75 DCAAC
五、对话填空(共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分)
76．would 77．cover 78．especially 79．Course 80．topic
81．them 82．rest 83．until 84．By 85．heading
六、书面表达(满分25分)
One possible version:
Our class made a survey on our local government's decision to speed up its tourism. Most people think tourism can promote cultural exchange among different nationalities, which helps more people learn about our local cultures and customs. They also believe tourism can provide more chances for jobs, which leads to tile quick development of local economy. Besides, tourism can enrich our lives and improve our living conditions.
However, some people think tourism may cause serious pollution and do damage to the natural environment. What's more, too many tourists will bring about heavy traffic jams.
In our opinion, it's necessary to develop tourism as it does good to both the people and the local economy. Meanwhile, the government must pay great attention to the environmental protection. Some measures should be taken to keep the balance of nature and get more people to support the project.
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听力录音
Text 1
W: I'm very disappointed in my next-door neighbor.
M: How come?
W: She gave me her word that she would keep her cat off my grass, but she hasn't.
M: That's too bad.
Text 2
W: Wow, did you see the bicycle that boy just rode on?
M: That wasn't a bad-looking bike. I wouldn't mind having one like that.
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W: Hey, aren't you cold without a coat?
M: Well, yes, actually! I can't find my jacket. I think I must have left ]t somewhere in the hotel.
W: Was it that nice One with the fur collar?
M: Yes, ... It's an old one, but I'm really fond of it. I'd hate to lose it.
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M: Wizen do you want to leave?
W: Oh, I don't know. Whenever you'd like to leave, it is fine with me.
M: You don't have any feeling about it?
W: It doesn't matter to me.
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M: I've got two tickets for the film. Would you like to go with me?
W: I'm sorry, I’m afraid not.
M: Why?
W: A patient has just arrived. He was badly hurt in a traffic accident, He is due to be operated on at once.
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W: When are you going to take your vacation?
M: I’ve got a sixteen-day vacation starling on July 11.
W: Where are you going?
M; Macao and Hong Kong. It's the first time for me to go to Hong Kong since it was returned.
W: That's interesting. Are your family going as well?
M: Yeah. We'll stay in Macao for ten days and spend the rest of the time in Hong Kong. If possible, I might also go to Shenzhen. We plan to go fishing, swimming and shopping.
W. That sounds fun. Have a good trip.
M: Thank you.
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W: My sister's baby arrived yesterday. An eight-pound boy. They named him Francis. That's spelled with all "i" before the "s".
M: That's tight. Frances with an "e" is a girl's name, but they are both pronounced the same. What if the baby was a girl? Did they have a girl's name in mind too?
W: They couldn't agree on one. Whenever he suggested a girl's name, she said, "I bate that name? " Some people have very strong feelings about names.
M: I think most people do.
W: That reminds me of something I read a few days ago. Somebody found that school children with different names get different marks in school just because of their names. Students with names like Huber and Elmer often get law marks. That's what the article said.
M: That's not fair!
W: Of course. But styles change, and those names aren't in style any more.
M: Well I hope Francis won't be out of style by the time your nephew starts going to school
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M: I say, aren't you Helen Linton? We went to school together, I think.
W: I'm Helen Linton, all right, but who are you?
M: Don't you remember me? I'm Jordan Williams. I was the fellow who sat at the back and always gave the wrong answers.
W: Oh, it's you! You were the captain of the school football team.
M: But this is really a surprise. It must be five years since we last met in London, isn't it? And now to run into each other in Paris! Do you come here often?
W: It's my first visit. I'm on my honeymoon. This is my husband, Tom.
M: So you are married. It's very nice to meet you, Tom! Is this your first trip to Paris, too?
W: Tom doesn't speak English. He comes from a small Italian village.
M: Don't tell me you went wandering around small Italian villages before you met Tom.
W: We met in London. Tom was at a language school there.
M: And how much Italian do you speak? As far as I remember, you weren't that good at languages at school.
W: Not a word.
M: So you don't speak Italian and Tom doesn't speak English. How on earth did you manage to get married?
W: Looking back, I have no idea. But at least we haven't quarreled yet.
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M: Well, we've now heard some different views about transportation. Susanne, when I mention the word "transportation" to you, what comes to mind?
W: Oh, a car. Most Americans think that.
M: Right. An automobile. Have you done a lot of driving through the United States?
W: Yes. I have. I actually started driving when I was thirteen, I got my license when I was sixteen.
M: I see.
W: In a very small town, my brothers took me out to the local square and I learned to drive there. I guess they felt it was safer there.
M: I see, so you are from a very small town in the United States?
W: Yes, in Missouri.
M: I see. What kinds of transportations did they have there in your town?
W: Only cars.
M: Oh, I see.
W: I mean, there were no buses there. Well, of course them were buses and trains that passed through to other cities, hit the town itself was too small.
M: I see. By the way, have you been on a long journey or on a big ship?
W: I've crossed the Pacific from Honolulu to Tokyo once on the old President Wilson, and the most unforgettable trip I guess was from London to New York on the Queen, Mary, I'm so glad we had a chance to do that. Those were really wonderful ships.
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Welcome to the Yellowstone National Park. Before we begin our nature walk today, I'd like to give you a short history of our National Park Service. The National Park Service began in the late 1800's. A small group of people found the land now called Yellowstone, and after hours of discussing around a campfire they decided that it should be enjoyed by everyone. Two years later, the government declared that it would be the first national park in the world.
After it became a public park, many other areas of beautiful scenery were set aside and, in 1916, those parks began to be managed by the National Park Service. I'm on duty at all time to answer questions and help visitors with problems. Nature walks, guided tours, and campfire talks are offered by specially trained members. The park service also protects the animals and plants within the parks.