[新课标人教版] 模块七语言知识能力

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。

第I卷（三部分，共105分）

注重事项：

1．答第一卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2．每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在试卷上。

3．考试结束后，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

该部分分为第一、第二两节。注重：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

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秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1．Where does the conversation take place?

A．In a classroom. B．In a concert hall. C．In a ticket office.

2．What does the man mean?

A．He’s not worried at all.

B．He wants the woman to relax.

C．He’s too nervous to calm down.

3．What is the woman doing?

A．Disagreeing. B．Complaining. C．Comparing.

4．What can we learn from the conversation?

A．The man has no time to call home often.

B．The Woman doesn’t keep in touch with her family.

C．The man calls home as often as the woman does.

5．Why didn’t the man bring the drinks?

A．He forgot about it altogether.

B．There were no drinks at the store.

C．The drinks were to be sent to them.

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，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段对话，回答第6-8小题。

6．What is the capital of New Zealand?

A．Auckland. B．Sydney. C．Wellington.

7．How many days will the man stay in New Zealand?

A．Five days. B．Ten days. C．Fifteen days.

8．What can we conclude from this dialogue?

A．The man is going to stay in big hotels.

B．The man is going to stay in smaller hotels.

C． The man is going to live with his friend in New Zealand.

听第7段对话，回答第9-11小题。

9．What did the woman go to the office for?

A．To make fun of the man. B．To see her friend. C．To ask for a job.

B．A new and different country.

C．A larger country.

11．Why did the woman dislike working in the Middle East?

A．She’d lived there for years.

B．It was far from home.

C．She hated living there.

听第8段对话，回答第12-14小题。

12．Who are the speakers?

A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Clerks.

13．What are they mainly talking about?

A．Noise in the office. B．A new meeting room. C．The story of a workmate.

14．What does Tom suggest they do?

A．Talk to Jack openly. B．Move to another office. C．Ask for a meeting room.

听第9段对话，回答第15-17小题。

15．How long will the activities last in the Main Hall?

A．The whole morning. B．One hour. C．The whole day.

16．Who is going to give a talk on courses and their requirements?

A．The head of the school. B．The Student Advisor. C．The Director of Studies.

17．How does the woman feel about the English test?

A．She’s anxious about it. B．She’s excited about it. C．She’s curious about it.

听第10段独白，回答第18-20小题。

18．How many people in the bus were injured?

A．Forty-two. B．Forty-nine. C．More than thirty.

19．What were the students doing when the accident happened?

A．Sleeping.

B．Preparing for a concert.

C．Enjoying music.

20．What can we conclude from the news?

A．School had to be closed on Friday.

B．Some of the injured are still under treatment.

C．The accident was caused by careless driving.

第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35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。

21．The Summer Palace is really beautiful. In fact, I doubt whether China has ______ park.

A．a more beautiful B．a most beautiful.

C．the most beautiful D．a beautiful

22．_____ I prefer a color TV, I have decided to buy a black and white one this time.

A．When　　　　 B．Although　　

C．Because　　　 D．If

23．—Have you heard that Tom, along with his parents, _____to Japan?

—Really? No wonder I haven't seen him these days.

A．has been　　 B．has gone　　

C．have been　　 D．have gone

24．The news has spread all over the country ________ the spaceship succeeded in returning to the earth.

A．that　　　　 B．which　　　　

C．Whether　　　 D．what

25．The village is far away from her indeed. It’s almost _________ ride.

A．a four hour B．a four hour’s

C．four hours D．four hours’

26．He cares so little about his meals that _____ will do so long as it fills his stomach.

A．everything　 B．something　　

C．Anything　　 D．nothing

27．—Such a mistake could have been avoided.

—Unfortunately, he ________ the mistake again and again.

A．repeated　　　　　　　　　　 B．would repeat

C．had repeated　　　　　　　　 D．would have repeated

28．I am sorry it’s ________ my power to make a final decision on the project.

A．over　　　　 B．above C．off　 D．beyond

29．He’s not got another job yet and it’s not ________ he will for some time.

A．likely　　　 B．easily C．nearly D．lonely

30．China’s first train from Beijing to Tibet Saturday carrying business travelers on the world’s highest railway.

A．set out B．set about C．set down D．set up

31．—Did you find the missing couple in the mountain yesterday?

—No, but we ________ to get in touch with them ever since.

A．have tried　　　　　　　　　　 B．have been trying

C．had tried　　　　　　　　　　　 D．had been trying

32．----How are they getting on with their work?

----All goes well as ______.

A．to be planned B．being planned C．planned D．planning

33．David apologized for ________ to inform me of the change in the plan.

A．his being not able　　　　　　　　 B．him not to be able

C．his not being able　　　　　　　　 D．him to he not able

34．—Jim, would you like to take tomorrow’s driving test?

— .

A．Yes, with pleasure B．Yes, I would

C．No, I can’t come D．Sure, it’s my pleasure.

35．Considering his health, his coach him retiring ahead of time.

A．suggests B．advises C.insists D．requires

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，把握其大意，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。

For almost two months Dominic York, a 23-year-old hairdresser, wandered about hospitals all night, wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor. Yesterday he proudly claimed in 36 that despite (尽管) his complete 37 of medical experience or qualifications, he had saved several people’s lives. He had 38 been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation on a patient who was 39 to die on something she had swallowed.

“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I 40 playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a 41 jacket and a stethoscope (听诊器) and walked around one of the biggest hospitals in London. 42 I just watched. 43 you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and other doctors, it’s easy to 44 people in,” he said.

One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been 45 by a car and fainted (昏迷). When she 46 in hospital, York was standing over her.

“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection,” she said. 47 he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn’t think there was anything wrong. “I would never have 48 he was a fake (冒牌货) if a policewoman hadn’t showed me his 49 a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I could hardly believe my 50 .”

Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was “shocked and horrified” that he 51 with his cheating for so long. And then 52 him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminals with mental disorders.

“I can only hope that this will not lead to 53 problems. After all, you will have considerable opportunity to study the 54 of the psychiatrists (精神科医生) who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a 55 after you are set free, I shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence.” Judge Adams warned York.

36． A．court B．hospital C．bed D．prison

37．A．knowledge B．need C．lack D．loss

39．A．certain B．about C．free D．quick

40．A．enjoyed B．suggested C．felt like D．avoided

41．A．white B．black C．red D．nice

42．A．As usual B．At first C．At once D．Once in a while

43．A．Unless B．Then C．Before D．Once

44．A．invite B．follow C．bring D．take

45．A．knocked down B．picked up C．taken away D．dropped off

46．A came to B．arrived C．hurried D．got

47．A．Meanwhile B．And then C．Therefore D．Again

48．A．recognized B．reported C．realized D．suggested

49．A．address B．jacket C．car D．photograph

50．A．eyes B．ears C．words D．policeman

51．A．got away B．got up C．got down D．got in

52．A．put B．gave C．sentenced D．sent

53．A．physical B．mental C．serious D．further

54．A．behaviour B．appearances C．medicine D．expressions

55．A．policeman B．psychiatrist C．doctor D．professor

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The people who built Stonehenge in southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists—history experts who investigate how human beings lived in the past.

Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year discovered the remains of a large prehistoric village where they think the builders of the mysterious stone circle used to live. The village is about 4,600 years old, the same age as Stonehenge and as old as the pyramids in Egypt. It is less than two miles from the famous ancient landmark and lies inside a massive man-made circular dirt wall, or "henge", known as the Durrington Walls.

Remains found at the site included jewellry, stone arrowheads, tools made of deer antlers, wooden spears and huge amounts of animal bones and broken pottery'. "These finds suggest Stone Age people went to the village at special times of the year to feast and party", says Mike Parker-Pearson from Sheffield University in England.

He said many of the pig bones they found had been thrown away half-eaten. He also said the partygoers appeared to have shot some of the farm pigs with arrows, possibly as a kind of sport before barbecuing them.

An ancient road which led from the village to the River Avon was also found. Here, the experts think, people came 'after their parties to throw dead relatives in the water so the bodies would be washed downstream to Stonehenge.

Parker-Pearson believes Stonehenge was like a cemetery where ancient Britons buried the dead and remembered their ancestors. "The theory is that Stonehenge is a kind of spirit home to the ancestors."

The recent discovery of the village within the Durrington Walls shows that Stonehenge didn't stand alone but was part of a much bigger religious site, according to Parker-Pearson.

People still come to worship and celebrate at Stonehenge today. They meet there when the sun sets on the shortest day of winter and when it rises on the longest day of summer. But the days of' barbecuing whole pigs there and throwing family members into the river are a thing of the past.

56．What was Stonehenge according to the text?

A．A village where hundreds of people once lived.

B．A place that regularly hosted large parties.

C．A church where local villagers would get married.

D．A site where dead people were placed or remembered.

57．The underlined word 'It' (paragraph 3) refers to ________.

A．the village B．Stonehenge

C．the pyramid D．the dirt wall

58．From the text we can infer that the people who came to the village .

A．liked to drink wine B．knew how to hunt

C．were from Egypt D．lived by the River Avon

59．What do experts think people did after the village parties?

A．Returned to live at Stonehenge. B．Prayed for good luck in the new year.

C．Hunted farm pigs as a sport. D．Put their dead relatives in the river.

60．When do people most often go to Stonehenge today?

A．When a new discovery is made.

B．At the beginning of summer and winter.

C．On the longest and shortest days of the year.

D．When they want to have a barbecue.

B

As Mrs. Thompson stood in front of her 5a grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same.

But that was impossible, because there in the front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named Teddy Stoddard. Mrs. Thompson noticed that he didn't play well with the other children, that his clothes were messy and that he constantly needed a bath. And Teddy could be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs. Thompson would actually take delight in marking his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's and then putting a big "F" at the top of his papers.

However, when she reviewed his file, she got a surprise.

Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is a bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work neatly and has good manners.., he is a joy to be around."

His second grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is an excellent student, well liked by his classmates, but he is troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and life at home must be a struggle."

His third grade teacher wrote, "His mother's death has been hard on him. He tries to do his best but his father doesn't show much interest and his home life will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken."

Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in school. He doesn't have many friends and sometimes sleeps in class."

Now, Mrs. Thompson was ashamed of herself and felt worse when her students brought her beautifully wrapped Christmas presents. Teddy's present, however, was clumsily wrapped in rough brown grocery paper. Taking her time she opened it to reveal Teddy's gifts, a rhinestone bracelet with stones missing and a quarter full perfume bottle. How the children laughed! "What a pretty bracelet! Mm, lovely perfume! Perfect on my wrist." The children were silent.

Alone together, after school, Teddy told Mrs. Thompson, "Today you smelled just like my Mom used to..." His teacher cried all night and, from that day, she stopped teaching reading, writing, and arithmetic and began to teach children instead.

61．What is the best title of this text?

A．A Student's Best Friend B．How To Be a Good Student

C．The Story of a Good Teacher D．A Teacher's Lesson

62．Which of the following is true about Teddy?

A．He only bathed once a week. B．He had no friends at school.

C．His clothes were usually untidy. D．He was the worst student in the class.

63．How did Teddy's behaviour change between Grades 1 and 4?

A．He became better at making friends. B．He became closer to his father.

C．He paid less attention to school. D．He stopped doing his homework.

64．Why did Mrs. Thompson feel ashamed after she read Teddy's file?

A．She didn't treat Teddy fairly.

B．She was being unpleasant to Teddy.

C．She took delight in failing Teddy in the exam.

D．She disliked Teddy for all his problems.

65．We can learn from the last paragraph that

A．Mrs. Thompson was deeply hurt by Teddy's words

B．Teddy missed his mother and desired love very much

C．Mrs. Thompson realised it useless to teach knowledge

D．Mrs. Thompson cried because she lied to Teddy about his presents

C

Research shows that humans switch from selfish to unselfish behaviour when they are watched. Do you?

A picture of a set of eyes on a computer screen can cause a change in the way people act. Even images of eyes on a charity donation, collection box encourage people to be unselfish, because people put more money in a collection box that has a picture of eyes on it than they do when a flower symbol is on the box.

Manfred Milinski from the Max-Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology in Germany and Bettina Rockenbach of the University of Berlin, the authors of a new study, found that people act better when they are being watched because they feel they will be rewarded for good behaviour. Their report also referred to other research showing that this response of behaving well when watched is somehow coded into humans and people respond this way unconsciously, or without realising it.

It is not just humans that act unselfishly when they are being watched. A fish called the grooming fish cleans other fish. When other fish are around, it is gentler. When no other fish are around, however, the grooming fish bites chunks from the fish it is supposed to be cleaning.

The researchers suggest that the best way to get people to behave in the correct way is to make them feel watched. This could be the reason for the success of a famous American army poster. On it was a picture of anelderly man staring fiercely and pointing, it appeared, to the person who was looking at the poster. Under the picture was the caption 'I Want You' It encouraged hundreds of thousands of young American men to join the army during the Second World War to fight the Germans and Japanese.

66．According to the report, why does a person behave better when he feels he is being watched?

A．He does not want to be shamed by others.

B．He needs to show he is a good person.

C．He desires others to like him more.

D．He feels he will receive some social reward.

67．The underlined word 'coded' (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to

A．hidden B．programmed C．forgotten D．lean, ed

68．What is the text mainly about?

A．It describes changed behaviour when observed.

B．It details ways to control people's behaviour.

C．It tells how to make people work harder.

D．It discusses different advertising methods.

69．According to the text, which of the following statements is true?

A．People pretend to behave better when they are watched.

B．Fish bite other fish in a fish tank when they are alone.

C．People donate more money when they feel they are watched.

D．Soldiers fought better during World War II because of a poster.

70．Where would the study described in the text most likely be found?

A．In a newspaper. B．In a scientific journal.

C．In an advertising magazine. D．In a science textbook.

D

Biotechnology is the use of biological systems — living things — to make or change products. It has been used for centuries in traditional activities like baking bread and making cheese.

Traditional biotechnology involved for example, developing a new wheat variety with early ripening characteristics by cross-breeding different types of wheat until the desired characteristics and only those characteristics were present in the new wheat variety.

The terms 'gene technology', 'genetic engineering' and 'genetic modification' mean the same thing, and refer to one type of modern biotechnology.

Since the 1940s scientists have known that DNA — deoxyribonucleic acid (脱氧核糖核酸)— in the cells of all living things is like a blueprint that is passed from one generation to another.

Genes are made of DNA. They contain coded instructions for proteins, which give living things their particular characteristics like hair and eye colour. All living organisms use DNA as the genetic code.

Gene technology includes a range of techniques to copy genes and modify them so that they will work in a new host either to produce or reduce a product. It also involves transfer of the reconstructed gene to a new host.

Using gene technology, scientists aim to introduce, add or delete particular characteristics of a living thing, depending on whether they are considered desirable or undesirable.

As you go further into this website, you can read more about gene technology — its history, how it’s done, its possible uses, the regulatory processes in place for gene technology, the debate surrounding gene technology and how this technology might affect you.

71．What’s the best title of the passage?

A．How biological systems make or change products.

B．The history of gene technology

C．The difference between biotechnology and gene engineering

D．What’s DNA?

72．From the passage, which of the following statement about DNA is true?

A．DNA equals to genes.

B．DNA lies in the cells of every living thing.

C．DNA doesn’t decide the genetic code of an organism.

D．There isn’t DNA in proteins.

73．Which of the following doesn’t belong to the uses of gene technology?

A．To grow better plants by changing genetic code.

B．To produce new commercial flowers with the help of gene-transferring.

C．To replace an abnormal gene with a normal gene.

D．To improve the soil by chemical fertilizer.

74．How many years has it been since scientist knew the fact that DNA passed one generation on to the next?

A．More than 60 years.

B．Less than 40 years.

C．About 100 years.

D．About 40 years.

75．The passage is written mainly for ______________.

A．experts at biotechnology.

B．people who have problems with their DNAs.

C．readers who want to get a general knowledge of gene technology.

D．biology teachers who want to improves his teaching.

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）

阅读下面的短文，并根据文章后的要求答题。（请注重问题后的词数要求）

You already recycle and shut off the water when you’re brushing your teeth. What more can the average person do to give the environment a boost? Buy green products.

It’s not just a trend any more-but that doesn’t mean that “going green” should keep you from your own style. In fact as people become more environmentally conscious, turning your own style green is easier. Looking out for the environment when you’re shopping for your personal needs makes you look good and feel good. And it should, because you can improve the environment in a variety of ways.

What’s Good for the Earth is Good for You

There are obvious benefits to seeking out environmentally friendly goods. They’re made with natural materials like organic cotton, bamboo, soy, or recycled plastics. They might save precious resources by using a natural resource in place of the typical or more readily available source, like using recycled plastic instead of leather for a handbag.

Fewer chemicals are used to make these products-and even if chemicals are used they are most likely recycled in order to cut down on waste. Handmade products are in abundance, and many times they’re made according to the fair trade standards. Some companies run all their manufacturing equipment on wind or solar power. Guilt-free production for guilt-free shopping! Moreover, people who are allergic（过敏）to processed materials, like manufactured cotton or synthetic dyes, can rely on green goods to be gentler towards their sensitivities.

Renewable Goods, Endless Benefits

Really, the benefits to buying green can’t be listed conclusively. That’s because all people are bound to find something that’s great about it. It could be organic materials that don’t irritate your sensitive skin or the breathable and antimicrobial nature of bamboo socks that keep you feet dry and odor free. , when you buy green you’re making the world better for others, not just you. Shopping just became a lot less materialistic.

76．What does the passage mainly tell about ?(Please answer within 10 words.)

77．Which sentence in the passage can best explain the following one ?

Manufacturers should make green products responsibly and consumers should buy green products responsibly

78．What are the benefits of using green products? (Please answer within 30 words.)

79．Fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)

80．Translate the underlined sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.

第二节 写作（满分30分）

这幅漫画名为《寒假的第一天》。请你根据这幅漫画的内容与提示写一篇短文。

要求：

1．文章词数100词左右。

2．文章开头已经写好，不计入词数。

3．内容充实，结构完整，语意连贯。

4．书写须清楚、工整。

提示：第一段：根据漫画描写 寒假第一

天XiaoMing的不愉快。

第二段：结合漫画谈自己的看法。

The First Day in the Winter Holiday

It was the first day of the winter holiday, but XiaoMing wasn’t happy.

参考答案

1—5 CCBAC

21—25 ABBAD 26—30 CADAA 31—35 BCCAA

36—40 ACDBC 41—45 ABDDA 46—50 ABCDB 51—55 ACDAB

56—60 DABDC 61—65 DCCAB 66—70 DBACB 71—75 ABDAC

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：阅读表达（共5小题：第小题3分，满分15分）

76．Buying green products benefits both yourself and the earth.

（评分要求：根据文章整体内容的相关程度酌情给分）

77．Guilt-free production for guilt-free shopping.

（评分要求：要求准确找出以上的句子。）

78．It may save precious resources, prevent allergy and protect the environment so that people can enjoy a healthy life.

（评分要求：要求给出的答案要合情合理。）

79．Best of all.

（评分要求：要求给出的答案要保持与上下文的连贯性，而且参考答案的意思相近。）

80．当你购买个人必需品时请关注到环境使得你看起来很好，内心感觉也很好。

（评分要求：要求在准确、全面的基础上，翻译成较为通顺的汉语，并表达出作者的思路。）

第二节：写作（满分30分）

The First Day in the Winter Holiday

It was the first day of the winter holiday, but XiaoMing wasn’t happy. In the morning, his mother woke him up early and wanted to take him to a make-up school. At almost the same time, his father came in, telling him to sign up for an English training course. XiaoMing was a football fan and was crazy about cartoon films, yet neither of his parents would like him to develop his own interest. What they only care about seems to be his study.

It’s not only XiaoMing who has to face such a holiday. Nowadays, children in China are burdened with so much homework and so many training courses that they can hardly enjoy their holidays. It’s time that parents “returned” holidays to their children.

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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秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 1

M: Do you have a seat for the concert tomorrow?

W: I’m afraid there are no seats now, but we sell standing-room tickets two hours before the performance.

Text 2

W: You still have an hour to wait; so relax.

M: Relax! How can I when I’m so anxious about the examination?

Text 3

M: What do you think of today’s TV programs, Cathy?

W: Well, if you ask me, they’re terrible. Most of the programs are a complete waste of time.

Text 4

W: I really like to keep in touch with my family.

M: Well. How I wish I had time to call home as often as you do.

Text 5

W: William, did you get the drinks for the celebration?

M: Not yet. I thought I would just have the store deliver them.

第二节 （共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

(Text 6)

M：I’m thinking of going to New Zealand next year. Could you tell me when is a good time to go?

W：I wouldn’t go in the winter. It can be very cold and wet then. But if you go from around November to March, you should have nice weather.

M：I see. And what places would you suggest I visit?

W：I think you’d like Auckland. That’s the biggest city. And the capital Wellington’s nice too. Then you’d try to see as much of the countryside as possible.

M：Is there plenty to see there?

W：Yes. It’s a small country, but there are mountains, beaches, lakes and everything. You can even go skiing on the South Island if you want to.

M：Really? And are hotels expensive?

W：The big ones are, but you can stay in smaller ones. They’re quite cheap. You can find them for around $30 a day, I guess.

M：That’s not too bad. And do you think ten days would be long enough to spend there?

W：Oh, yes, you can see plenty in ten days.

(Text 7)

M：Mrs Smith, we’re very pleased that you want to work for our company. I wonder if you’d be interested in working in India.

W：India? But I’ve lived there. I was there for two years.

M：How about Brazil?

W：Brazil? No, I’ve worked there.

M：Well, would you consider the Middle East?

W：Certainly not. I’ve worked there, too. I spent three years there.

M：Well, there’s China. Perhaps.

W：No, not China. I’ve been in China.

M：It’s a big country.

W：Yes, and I’ve lived there for a long time. Can’t you find any other country?

M：Well, there’s an island in the Pacific.

W：Island? Which island? I’ve lived there.

M：But, Mrs Smith, there are thousands of islands, as we all know.

W：Well, I’ve seen them all. Really, can’t you let me go to a different country from those you’ve mentioned?

(Text 8)

W：Tom, do you have a minute?

M：Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure, What’s up?

W：Well, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.

M：I’m not in there very often. It’s so noisy that I can’t work.

W：That’s exactly what I’m getting at. We’re supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly had students coming in to get help with his course.

M：We can’t really ask him to stop having students come in for help.

W：No, of course not. but I’m not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it’s the same for the others in the office.

M：Hmmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.

W：Good idea.

(Text 9)

M：Hello everybody. Today’s activities start at 10 o’clock. All the new students will gather in the Main Hall to meet the head of the school and the rest of the staff. The head will give us a welcoming speech and then the Director of Studies will talk about the courses and their requirements.

W：What do we do after that?

M：Let me finish, the Student Advisor will tell you about the various services and activities we offer to students . Any questions?

W：So, all of this is in the Main Hall?

M：That’s right. And then you’ll go next door to Classroom 5 at 11 o’clock.

W：What happens there?

M：You’ll have a test.

W：Test? I don’t like the sound of that. What sort of test?

M：Oh, it’s nothing to worry about. It’s just an English test to help us find your level of English so that we can put you in the right class. It won’t last long.

(Text 10)

Now, back to the news. A tour bus carrying high school children from Boston ran off a highway exit on Friday morning, killing four children and injuring more than 30 people.

42 music students, aged 10 to 13, from Oak Hill High School in Boston, five teachers and two bus drivers were on the overnight trip to Canada. They were to take part in a band concert.

Andrew, a 12-year-old boy who was on the bus, said that all the children were asleep at the time of the accident. The cause of the crash has yet to be determined. Police said the bus went down a hill and landed on its side. Two girls and two boys were killed and several other people were thrown from the bus. Thirty-six people were treated at hospitals but most are now out of danger.

The school remained open on Friday. School officials were sent to the homes of the four who died. The children are very upset. Many are walking around corridors crying and hugging each other.