福建省漳州实验中学、龙海一中2015届高三上学期末考试英语试题

W: Well, I can’t miss it for anything. Text 3

M: Good morning, Miss. What can I do for you?

W: I’m applying for a job. It’s advertised in yesterday’s paper. M: Have you brought your resume with you? W: Yes, here you are. Text 4

W: How much time did you have for writing the paper?

M: We were given three hours, but I finished it in less than half the time. Text 5

W: Will you go to the cinema this Saturday, Bob?

M: I’m afraid I can’t. I’ll have my music lessons then.

W: I didn’t mean in the morning or afternoon. I meant in the evening. M: Oh, that’s quite a different thing.

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M: Fikky, what’s going on? Freggis just told me that you’re leaving us. W: Yes, I really feel bad about it. But B.N.D. came up with really good offer. M: Well, ⑥I didn’t know you were going to look for a new job.

W: Well, just between you and me. ⑦I think we have some real problems in this department. Don’t get me wrong. It has nothing to do with you, Frank. Everybody says you are an excellent manager.

M: Problems, what problems? Do we have time to talk about it? Text 7

M: Hello, Carol. What seems to be the trouble?

W: ⑩So kind of you to come to see me. I don’t know what’s wrong.⑧Three days ago while planting roses in the garden, it rained and I got completely wet, and I’ve had a cough since that night. Now I ache all over.

M: Well, let me take a look. Are you still coughing very much?

W: Yes, and my stomach has been upset. In addition, I always feel sick. M: Hmm. You’re running a high fever. I’m afraid. W: Oh, no wonder I’ve got a hot face.

M: Well, Carol, I think you’ve got the flu. These days there has been a lot of flu going around.⑨I want you to stay in bed for at least two days, drink plenty of water, and take the medicine three times a day. I’ll look in on you tomorrow morning.

W: Very good. Thank you so much. Text 8

W: Are you interested in trying out for the play? M: Oh, yes, that would be nice. W: What part are you interested in?

M: Well, I’d like to try for the leading role, but I’d be happy to have any part. That doesn’t

make any difference to me. You know, I’ve been studying the play day and night, and I really believe I can get a role.

W: Well, you’re off to a good start. I like that.If you’d like some help preparing for the tryouts, I’ll be here on Monday evening next week.

M: That would be wonderful! Everyone says you have great artistic talents.

W: Well, thank you, but that won’t get you the part. Hard work and effort might, though. Will I see you here at the theatre?

M: Yeah. I’m looking forward to it. I’ll study all weekend, and by Monday I’ll know every line in the play.

W: Oh, no. What you must do is to choose a scene that will best show your acting talent. M: Oh, I see. I know just the scene I want to do. Text 9

M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit here? W: No, not at all. Go ahead. M: Thank you.

W: Are you going somewhere or meeting someone? M: I am on my way to Washington. And you? W: I am on my way to San Francisco.

M: Really? I think San Francisco is probably the most exciting city in the US. W: So do I. No other city has as many good restaurants or as much good music. M: Is San Francisco your hometown?

W: I am from a very small town in Pennsylvania. I wouldn’t want to live there again, either. I don’t like to live in a small town very much.

M: Neither do I. But small towns have their advantages: less traffic.

W: And friendlier people. You know, I’m beginning to feel homesick. By the way, where are you from? M: China.

W: China? But you speak English like a native speaker. I didn’t have any idea.

M: Thank you! Oh, excuse me. It’s time for my flight. Well, it’s been nice talking with you. W: You too. Bye! Text 10

M: Yao Ming landed in the US in the summer of 2002, 7 feet, 6 inches worth of fancy footwork, armed with a soft shooting touch. He was the top player selected by the Houston Rockets, whose new arena would soon be promoted by Toyota. The Japanese carmaker had just opened a new brand in China, and the company expects that Yao fans would soon become Corolla fans. For many Americans, Yao was their understanding to the Chinese economic engine. He was a government project, brought up from a young age in order to show the new China to the world. China fulfilled its promise; since those unforgettable days of 2002, through the Beijing Olympics and beyond, the country has stayed on its path towards superpower figure. Yao, sadly, fell short.

According to an early report from Yahoo! Sports, which was confirmed by several other news organizations, Yao is retired now. He just couldn’t conquer the injuries. A broken bone in his left foot absented Yao after just five games last season. A broken foot forced him to miss all of the 2009 to 2010 season. In fact, due to foot and knee injuries, Yao played in more than 55 games just