2020届江苏省扬州市高三上学期期末考试英语试题

W: Excuse me. Is this the line for the James Bond movie?M: Yes, it is.

W: It has been a pretty long wait to get the ticket.Text 4

W: The new clothes shop has a variety of styles, but everyone does their shopping on Saturday so there aren’t enough changing rooms. M: And I heard the prices are really high.Text 5

W: Ray, fax this paper as soon as possible. Mr. Steven is waiting for this in Washington.

M: I’m sorry, Ms Boil, but the fax machine isn’t working. If it needs to go out immediately, I can take it next door and ask them to fax it for us. W: OK.Text 6

M: Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Wilson, please?W: Speaking.

M: Oh, Mrs. Wilson, this is Roy from Martin Plumbing. I’m sorry to inform you that I won’t be able to stop by this afternoon because I got an emergency call five minutes ago about a pipe bursting. W: Oh my gosh! Thank you for telling me. When will you be available to come by and take a look at my pipes?

M: I’m free tomorrow afternoon. Does that work out for you?

W: Yes, that’ll be fine. Also, please use the back door. My front stairs need to be repaired.Text 7

M: Is that the Japanese Restaurant? W: Speaking. May I help you?

M: What kind of food do you serve?

W: We serve a great variety of popular Japanese dishes in set courses, and also many meat dishes. M: I see. That sounds fine. Until what time are you open?

W: We are open until 10 but our last order for dinner is at 9:30 pm. M: Fine. We’ll be there before then.

W: Thank you, Sir. We look forward to welcoming you.Text 8

M: Good morning. May I help you, Madam?

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W: Yes. My husband and I are interested in renting a house for the winter.M: Do you want a furnished house or an unfurnished house?W: Furnished. But we have our own sheets and towels.

M: Very well. How long do you want the house? All winter? W: Yes. For three months. Is the house in good condition?

M: Yes, it is. It was just painted and it has all the modern conveniences, including the heating system.

W: Good. How much is the rent?

M: It is 130 dollars per month. When would you like to see it?

W: Tomorrow morning. I will come with my husband. How much security do you want?M: Two months’ rent. You’ll get the money back when you move.Text 9

W: Darling, has our TV set been repaired?M: Not yet. They say it’s still being done.

W: Oh, George, it’s a long day without TV. Think up something to do, will you?M: Is there anything good on at the cinema tonight?

W: Pass me the newspaper. Thanks. There is a western on at the Maple Theater. Do you care for it? W: At the Silver Star Theater, there is a war movie, but you don’t usually like this kind, do you?M: No. Not really.

W: Wait! There is a film at the Globe Theater, named The Killer. I think it deals with killings and revenge.

M: I don’t like it. I want to see a film that can cheer me up and make me feel relaxed, not something that is tense and miserable. The world is full of violence and tragedy already. I’m not going to pay money to sit and watch it again.

W: Then, what about the comedy Three Men and a Lady?M: Sounds funny. When and where is it on?W: The Bay Theater, at... oh... at 7:30.

M: With only 30 minutes to go now. Come on. Let’s hurry.Text 10

Now that it is warmer, the days are getting longer and longer, and the sun is shining, you’re eager to get out of the house. But beaches are not open yet, so why not visit one of America’s 58 national parks? They have always been the perfect cheap getaway for families and adventurers.

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While people still camp, hike, and enjoy the beauty of nature, they have to be more careful. A total of 1,025 people died in national parks from 2007 to 2013; 145 deaths in 2014, up from 129 in 2013. You may be lucky, but there can be hidden danger in some places.

Whether you are hiking, camping or simply taking a walk in the park, you must be properly equipped with things like a flashlight, matches, candles, extra batteries, and food — and be ready for the unexpected.

Poor judgment is usually what gets people in trouble. Check the weather forecast before setting out; it may be burning hot in some places, like the Grand Canyon, with temperatures easily climbing over 110 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pack your backpacks according to the nature of your trip. You can never be over prepared, especially if you plan a visit to one of the national parks on the following list...

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