2024届河南省高三阶段性测试（五）英语试卷及答案

2023—2024学年高中毕业班阶段性测试(五)英语考生注意：1.题卡上的指定位置。2.橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，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)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。例：Howmuchistheshirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。1.Whatdoesthemanthinkofhisapartment?A.It’scomfortable.B.It’snoisy.C.It’sexpensive.2.Howisthemangoingtohelpthewoman?A.Bybuyingheraticket.B.Bydrivinghertothebank.C.Bylendinghersomemoney.3.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Atastation.B.Inagarden.C.Inastore.4.Whatdoweknowaboutthewoman?A.ShelikeswatchingfilmsonTV.B.SheworksasanEnglishteacher.C.Shelikestravelingallovertheworld.5.What’sthemanconcernedabout?A.Mary’shealth.B.Mary’ssafety.C.Susan’ssafety.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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题55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、7题。6.Whatdidthemandolastnight?A.Heateoutside.B.Heplayedgames.C.Hewenttothetheatre.C.Helosthisjob.7.WhathappenedtoJerrylastweek?A.Hewasinjured.B.Hebecamesick.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What’sSarapreparingfor?A.Atrip.9.WhereareSara’sdocumentsfound?A.Inadrawer.B.Ontheshelf.10.Whatdoesthemansuggestthewomando?A.Havearest.B.Takeataxi.B.Aconference.C.Aninterview.C.Underamap.C.Carrysomemedicine.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Whattypeofroomhasthemanreserved?A.Asingleroom.12.Whichofthefollowingdoesthemanreceive?A.Room402.B.Room412.B.Adoubleroom.C.Anon-smokingroom.C.Room420.13.Whycan’tthemanenterhishotelroomimmediately?A.Theroomisnotready.B.Check-instartsat2o’clock.C.Theroomisinneedofrepair.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What’stheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Neighbors.B.Husbandandwife.C.Driverandpassenger.15.Whatwillthewomandotomorrow?A.Gototown.16.Whatdoweknowabouttheoilpricesthesedays?A.Theyarerising.B.Theyarefalling.C.Theyarestable.B.Meetafriend.C.Gotothehospital.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.WhendidMsFlaminibeginheradventure?A.InNovember,2021.B.InDecember,2021.C.InNovember,2020.18.WhatdidMsFlaminiimmediatelydoafterfinishingheradventure?A.Shetookashower.B.Shesawherfamily.C.Shehadamedicalcheck-up.19.HowdidMsFlaminifeelduringtheadventure?A.Shefelttiredandhungry.B.Shewasafraidofdarkness.C.Shelostallsenseoftime.20.WhatdoesMsFlaminithinkisimportantforhersuccess?A.Courage.B.Cooperation.C.Consistence.第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AUpcomingBookFairsandFestivalsIfyou’reanauthor,youoweittoyourselftocheckoutthislistofbookfairsandfestivalsthatauthorscanattend.BoucherconWorldMysteryConvention,October14—15,SanDiego,CA.TheWorldMysteryConventionisanonprofit,all-volunteerorganizationwhichholdsanannualconventioninhonorofAnthonyBoucher,thedistinguishedmysteryfictioncritic,editorandauthor.Boucherconistheirannualworldmysteryconvention,whereeveryyearreaders,writers,publishers,editors,andbooksellersgatherforaweekendofeducation,entertainment,andfun!TheAppalachianWriter’sConference,October28,Berea,KY.Theconferenceisaliteraryworkshopthatoffersbeginningwritersachancetosharpenexistingskillsandlearnnewtechniquesfromaward-winning,seasonednovelists,non-fictionwriters,memoirists,andpoets.TheguestswillstayatHistoricBooneTavernHotelandhaveachancetomeetKentuckyArtisans.KansasBookFestival,November10—12,Topeka,KS.Thisevent,designedtocelebratethebestofKansasliterature,artsandhistory,willofferavarietyofactivitiesforKansansofallages,includingmeet-the-authorsessions,paneldiscussions,booksigningsandsales,andaspecialtentwithprojectsforchildren.Thiseventisfreeandopentothepublic.IndieBookFair,November19,Orlando,FL.TheIndieBookFair’smissionistocreateaspacetoallowindependentauthorstosellandshowcasetheirwork,buildtheirreadershipandmakeeveryoneawareoftheirbrand.ThevisionisthroughmultiplebookfaireventsthatareFREEtothepublicandwillincludevirtualbuyingforreaderswhocannotattend.Thefairwillbeheld3timesayear.21.What’sspecialabouttheeventtobeheldinSanDiego?A.Itlaststhelongest.B.Itaimstoentertainthevolunteers.C.Iteducatesthepubliconpublications.D.Itisintendedtohonorawell-knownauthor.22.WhatopportunitydoestheeventonOctober28offeritsattendants?A.Stayingatahotelforfree.C.Winningwritingawards.B.Improvingtheirwritingskills.D.Meetingwithindependentauthors.23.Wherecanyouexpecttogetyourfavoriteauthor’ssignedbook?A.InSanDiego.B.InBerea.C.InTopeka.BD.InOrlando.Atage14,KristinBealesufferedinjuriesinanaccident.ShewasridingoneJetSkionalakewhenaschoolmateranoverher,leavingherwithaseriousspinalcord(脊髓)injury.Beforetheaccident,BealewasanactivestudentatHenrico’sDeepRunHighSchool,involvedincompetitioncheerleadingandhockey.Afterward,shehadtorelearnhowtoperformdailytasks.“WhenIwasinhospital,doctorstoldmyparentsIwouldbeavegetable,andthatIwouldn’tbeabletobreatheorswallow.Iwantedtodisproveeverythingtheyhadontheirlist,”shesays.BealebeganwritingaboutherexperienceswhileworkingonherrecoveryinCalifornia.Bythetimeshefinished,shehadwritten32stories.Shenarrowedthemdownandeventuallygatheredthemintoherfirstnonfictionbook,“GreaterThings”,abouthowpeoplereacttoherandhowshehasovercomeherinjuriesandstayspositive.“Ineverthoughtitwouldbecomeabook,butthat’showitallstarted,”Bealesays.Hersecondbook,“DateMe”,isacollectionofcomicscomingfromthreedozenunsuccessfuldates.“Iwouldturnthosedatesintocomicstrips,”Bealesays.Insteadoftypicalbanter(戏谑),shesays,eachmeetingwasa“disability-centereddate.Itfeltlikeinterviewingaboutmydisability.Iwouldopenuponthedates.”Tryingtofindhumorinsomethingthatisnotreallyfunny.Bealedrewcomicsaboutherdates’reactionstoherwheelchair-boundstatus.Shedidn’tstartdatingtogetmaterialforabook.Bealenotes,“Ilovetomeetpeople,gooutanddothings.Itturnedinto,’HowcanIturnawasteoftimeandhurtfeelingsintosomethinggood?’”Nowworkingasaliteraryscoutforherpublisher,MorganJamesPublishinginHampton,Bealecontinuestowrite.Anothernonfictionbook,“AMillionSuns”,detailsherjourney“fromthedarknessofdisabilityintothesunlightofcircumstance”andhowshehasfoundhappiness.24.Whatmightbeonthedoctors’“list”forBeale?A.Dailytasksfortreatment.C.Dietsduringrecovery.B.ConsequencesofBeale’sinjury.D.Instructionsonusingdrugs.25.WhydidBealebeginwritingstoriesduringherrecovery?A.Topublishabookofherown.B.Tocheerherselfupinthehospital.C.Torecordherexperiencesafterinjury.26.HowdidBealeusuallybehavewhiledating?A.Shedidn’ttakeitseriously.D.Toencouragethepatientswithdisabilities.B.Shewascarefulandsensitive.C.Shetalkedwithasenseofhumor.D.Shewashonestandopen-minded.27.What’sthethemeofthebook“AMillionSuns”?A.Beale’sskillsinsuccessfuldates.C.Beale’sdreamofabrighterfuture.B.Beale’stheoryontruehappiness.D.Beale’sstrugglewithspinalcordinjury.CIfquietlisteninginvolvesbeingsilenttogivepeopleroomtotalk,loudlisteningisaboutsayingthingsintendedtogetareactionoutofthem.ThiswasthewaySteveJobslistened.Hewouldputastrongpointofviewonthetableandinsistonaresponse.WhydoIcallthislistening,insteadoftalking,orevenyelling(吼叫)?BecauseStevedidn’tjustchallengeothers;heinsistedthattheychallengehimback.Obviously,thisapproachworksonlywhenpeoplefeelconfidentenoughtorisetothechallenge.Justassomepeoplearefrightenedbyquietlistening,otherpeopleareoffended(冒犯)byloudlistening.Ifyouarealoudlistener,howdoyoudealwithpeoplewhoareeitherconstitutionallyunabletostanduptoanaggressive(强势的)bossorwhosepositionistoounimportanttoallowthemtofeelsecure,evenifthelargerculturewelcomesthisbehavior?Ifyouhavealoudlisteningstyle,youneedtogotosomelengthstobuildtheconfidenceofthosewhoyou’remakinguncomfortable.Andaspeoplewitnessoneanotherchallengingtheboss,theywillgrowtofeelit’ssafetodosoaswell.Youdon’thavetoadoptSteve’sstyletobealoudlistener.PaulSaffo,anengineeringprofessoratStanford,describesatechniquehecalls“strongopinions,weaklyheld.”Saffohasmadethepointthatexpressingstrong,somemightsayunacceptable,positionstoothersisagoodwaytogettoabetteranswer,oratleasttohaveamoreinterestingconversation.Ilovethisapproachinmysaleswork.I’vealwaysfoundthatsayingwhatIthinkreallyclearlyandthengoingtogreatlengthstoencouragedisagreementisagoodwaytolisten.Itendtostatemypositionsstrongly,soIhavehadtolearntofollowupwith,“Pleasepokeholesinthisidea—Iknowitmaybeterrible.Sotellmeallthereasonsweshouldnotdothatinourmarketing.”28.WhatkindoflistenerwasSteveJobs?A.Hewouldlistenattentively.B.Hewouldpushforaresponse.C.Hepresentedhisviewspeacefully.D.Heseldomcontradictedthespeaker.29.Onwhatoccasioncanyouusetheloudlisteningstyleaccordingtotheauthor?A.Whenyoufeelsureaboutyourtopic.B.Whenyou’refacingaratheraggressiveboss.C.Whenpeopletalkingtoyouareinalowerposition.D.Whenpeoplefeelsafeaboutchallengingyourauthority.30.Whatdoestheunderlinedpart“pokeholes”inparagraph4probablymean?A.Findmistakes.B.Becomeinterested.C.Makepredictions.D.Keepbalanced.31.Whatdoestheauthormostprobablydo?A.Acollegeprofessor.B.Abusinessmanager.D.Atelevisionpresenter.DC.Abookreviewer.“Giraffenap”hasbeencreatedbyaJapanesecompanyandisintendedtoallowtheusertotakearestwhilestandingwhenyoufeeltiredorsleepywiththeaimofimprovingperformanceatwork.Ratherthanrelyingoncoffeeandendlessyawnstotryandmakeitthroughtheworkday,KoyojuPlywoodCorporationdeclaredaboutthe“giraffenap”thatthenapboxwillallowyouto“berefreshed”injust20minutes.Givingintoyoursleepinessandtakinga20-minutenapwillapparentlyhelpimproveyourperformancebyrecoveringfromtiredness,reducingstress,restoringmemoryandconcentration,andimprovingcreativity.AstudybyNASAhasfoundthatpilotswhotooka26-minutenapexperienceda34percentimprovementinperformance,anda16percentimprovementinreactiontime.“Asanewwaytotakeabreak,wewillprovideaspacewhereyoucantakeanapwhilestandingintheoffice,”thesiteexplains.Butwhydoesithavetobestanding?Well,thesiteexplainsthattheresearchbyHokkaidoUniversityshowedthatsleepingwhilestandingallowsyoutoreachasleepstateinwhichyoubreathelightly,sowhenyouwakeupyoucanfeeltheeffectofanapwithouthavingtosleeptoomuch,andyoucanquicklyreturntoworkwithoutfeelingdizzy.Plus,makingtheboxvertical(垂直的)ratherthanhorizontalmeansthatittakesuphalfasmuchfloorspaceandmakesitlesslikelythatyourbosswillsaytherejustisn’troom.Theboxalsocomesequippedwithafireextinguisher,smokedetector,andLEDlightingforsafety,anditblocksoutsoundfromtheoutsidetoensureacalm,sleep-worthyenvironment.Now,Iknowwhatyou’rethinking—wouldn’tyoujustfalldownifyoutriedtosleepwhilestanding?Well,notwithgiraffenap’sdesign.Theboxisequippedwithfourpointstosupportthebodyatthehead,butt,legsandfeet,meaningyoucanrelaxintheboxwhilestillremainingupright.32.Whereisthe“giraffenap”designedtobeused?A.Athome.B.Inthefield.C.Intheworkplace.D.Intheclassroom.33.Whatdoesthethirdparagraphmainlytellus?A.Thebenefitsfromtakinganap.C.Thewaysofimprovingproductivity.B.ThenewfindingbyNASA.D.Thepilots’experiencewiththe“giraffenap”.34.Whydoesthe“giraffenap”comeinaverticalshape?A.Itwillensurethesleepers’safety.C.Itwilloccupymuchlessfloorspace.B.Thesleeperscanbreatheslowly.D.Thesleeperscanenteradeepersleepstate.35.Whatcanweinferaboutthesleepersinthe“giraffenap”?A.Theyhavelimitedmobility.B.Theywillbedisturbedbynoise.D.They’relikelytosufferinjuries.C.Theycomeoutfeelingprettydizzy.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)多余选项。Youmaynotbeabletochangeyourschool’senvironmentalpolicy,butyoucanbethechangeyouwanttoseeintheworld.Goingeco-friendlycanraiseawarenessofenvironmentalissues.Herearesomewaysthatcanhelpyougogreen.Takenoteselectronically36?Useadigitaldevicesuchasalaptoportablettotakeyournotes.Thiswillstoppaperwasteandalsosaveyouatonofmoney!Incaseyoudon’thaveatabletorlaptop,purchaseabudget-friendlydevice.therearelotsofdevicestochoosefromthatwilldojustfinefornote-taking,research,andsoon.Embrace(拥抱)recycling37.AndHowmanysoftdrinkcans,papersfromlecturenotes,plasticwaterbottles,andsnackfoodpackagingdoeseveryhigh-schoolstudentthrowaway?Morethanwecouldcount!38.Focusyourattentiononrecycling.Mostareashavecurbsiderecycling,somakesurethatyouplacetherecycledwasteintherightbin.39Theemissionofairpollutantsfromtransportisoneofthebiggestenemiesofahealthyenvironment.Toreducetheenvironmentalimpactoftransportandimprovepublichealth,usesustainable(可持续的)transport.Switchfromcarridestoridingabike.Also,ifyouarehangingoutwithyourfriendsnearby,takeawalk.Inadditiontoreducingairpollution,you’llalsokeepyourbodyhealthy.EatsomegreensYoudon’thavetoturnintoavegetarian,butyoumightwanttoconsiderincreasingyourgreens.Vegetarianmealsaregoodforyourhealth,andtheyhavealowercarbonfootprint.Startoffbyintroducingameat-freedayonceaweek.Ifyoudon’tmindgettingyourhandsdirty,thinkaboutgrowingyourownfruitsandvegetables.A.Butyoucandosomethingaboutit40.B.Startaneco-friendlystudentclubC.ChoosesustainabletransportD.Youdon’tneedsomethingsuperfancyE.WhataboutrecyclingyourstudybooksandoldclothesF.WhynottakeadvantageoflivinginaneraoftechnologyG.Youcanevenjoinyourcommunitygardenerstolearnsometricks第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)ABC和D卡上将该项涂黑。ThemoviestarandkungfumasterBruceLee,bornin1940,isfamousforhismartialartsandartisticachievements.HeFranciscoandraisedinHongKong,heEvenafterhisdeath,his4445ofLee’sforabout40years.WhenatprimaryschoolWongreadmagazinesthatfeaturedLee’skungfuskills.Hewasimmediately46tothestarandstartedtofollowhim.Asateenager,Wong47watched41thetermkungfutosuchanextentthatitbecameaChinesecultural43thegapbetweenEastandWest.continuestoinfluenceadmirers,includingWongYiukeung,whohasbeen42globally.BorninSana(n)filmsandtelevisionprogramsthatfeaturedLee.Thenin2008,whenLee’sformermansion(宅第)wasannouncedtobe48thepreservationofthehouse.OvertheinmemoryofBruceLee.However,in2019,thebytheownerwhowasheavilyindebt,WongwrotetotheHongKonggovernmentandtheowner,next11yearsWongtriedtotransformthemansionintoa50mansionwas51,sowasthemuseum.ThenWongdecidedto52reconstructthemansioninthevirtualworld.Afterfouryearsofworkhefinallymadeit.53virtualrealityheadsets,fansworldwidewillbeabletogetacloselookattheiridol’shomeand54,includingthequietcourtyardandthecherishedcarLeeowned,which55thenumberplateAX6521.4941.A.coinedB.favoredB.symbolC.popularizedC.centerD.revisedD.source42.A.tradition43.A.highlighted44.A.familyB.widenedB.backgroundB.friendC.bridgedC.actionD.ignoredD.spirit45.A.enthusiast46.A.knownC.pupilD.sponsorD.comparedD.temporarilyD.soldB.drawnC.subjectedC.seldomC.donatedC.puttingoffC.museumC.leveledC.gratefullyC.ExchangingC.film47.A.originally48.A.restored49.A.callingfor50.A.galleryB.repeatedlyB.abandonedB.rulingoutB.stadiumB.decoratedB.occasionallyB.MakingB.lifeD.settingasideD.libraryD.locatedD.digitallyD.PassingD.school51.A.checked52.A.secretly53.A.Wearing54.A.wealth.55.A.indicatedB.exposedC.droppedD.hung第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。ThesilkindustryinSichuanisoneoftheoriginalpointsofChinesesilkculture.Sichuanbrocade(蜀锦)originatedfromtheSpringandAutumnperiod,andfullydevelopedintheHanandTanghistoryofmorethan2,000yearsandhadafar-reachinginfluence57traditionalChinesesilkproduction.(integrate)inanelegantandcarefreestyle,whichshowsHanChinese56(dynasty).IthasaSichuanbrocadefeatureslightshadescharacteristicsandlocaltraditions.58SichuanbrocadeisoneofChina’sfourmostfamousbranchesofbrocade,theothersinNanjing,SongbrocadeinSuzhouandZhuangbrocadeinGuangxi.Withits6059(be)Yunbrocade(attract)designsandbright,clearcolorsthatfollowthestyleofChinese-inkpaintings,Sichuanbrocadewasputonthenationalintangibleculturalheritagelistin2006.SilksouthernSilkRoad.Sichuanbrocadeismadewithlocalsilkandcoloredsilkthreads,Specialembroidery(刺绣)skillsareused63(turn)brocadeintoquiltcovers,pillowcases,clothesandshoes.64subjectsoftheSichuanbrocadearerichandvaried.Somecomefromlegends,myths,historicalstories,61(produce)inSichuanProvincesinceancienttimesandChengduwasthestartingpointofthe62aretherawmaterials.andotherscomefromlandscape,figures,flowers,birdsandanimals,fortuneandlonglife.65(especial)thebeaststhatsymbolize第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，原计划在周末与你的留学生朋友Jack参观一个本地民俗(folklore)展览，但该活动因故取消。请你给Jack写一封邮件，内容包括：1.活动取消的原因；2.建议参观民俗博物馆。注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。DearJack,__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yourstruly,LiHua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Oneday,Alex,a12-year-oldschoolboyinasmalltown,gotthenewsthattheWorldChessChampionshipwastakingplaceintheneighboringcityofGrandington.Fueledbyhisdeeppassionforchess,Alexdecidedtoenterthecompetition,eventhoughhewasnotofficiallyinvited.Hehadafeelingthathecouldstandachanceagainstsomeoftheworld’smostskilledchessplayers.Thefollowingmorning,Alexpackedhischessboardandchesspieces.Withamixofnervousnessanddetermination,heboardedthetraintoGrandington.Oncehearrived,thebigcityoverwhelmedhimwithitstallbuildings,brightlights,andtheenergyofchessenthusiastsfromaroundtheworld.Withthehelpofafriendlystranger,Alexmanagedtofindthetournamentvenue(比赛场地).Thehallwasenormous,filledwithrowsofchesstablesandplayersengagedinintensematches.AsAlexglancedaround,henoticedhowsmallhefeltcomparedtothechesscelebritiessurroundinghim.Takingadeepbreath,Alexapproachedtheregistrationdesk.Thetournamentorganizersweresurprisedtoseesuchayoungboystandingbeforethem,buttheycouldn’tturnhimaway.Sensinghisdetermination,theyallowedhimtoparticipate,consideringitagoodopportunityfortheotherplayerstoshowtheirskillsagainstayoungtalent.Asthechampionshipprogressed,Alex’sopponentsthoughtnothingofhimduetohisage.Theysawhimasaneasywin,butlittledidtheyknowthatAlexpossessedastrategicmindandaskillofunconventionalmoves.Witheachround,Alexastonishedtheplayerswithhisbrilliantplays.Wordquicklyspreadabouttheyoungtalentwhohadaccidentallyenteredthechampionship.ThemediabecameexcitedbyAlex’sstory,andsooncamerasandreportersflockedtocapturehisjourney.Despitefacingexperiencedopponents,Alex’spassionforthegameandhisunwaveringfocushelpedhimadvancethroughtheranks.Hisvictoriesgrewmoreremarkablewitheachpassingday.Peoplefromallcornersoftheworldbegancheeringforhim,sendingmessagesofsupportandadmiration.注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Inthefinalround,Alexfoundhimselffacingtheworldchesschampion.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Alex’sunexpectedvictorymadehimahouseholdname.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2023—2024学年高中毕业班阶段性测试(五)英语·答案听力原文Text1W:Hi,MrBrown.How’syourapartmentworkingoutforyou?M:Well,that’swhatIwouldliketotalktoyouabout.Iwanttotalktoyouaboutthatnoise!Text2M:Hey!What’stherush?W:ThebankclosesinhalfanhourandIneedtocashacheck.M:Hmm.CanIhelpinanyway?W:Youcandrivemetothebank.Mycarisoutofgas.M:Yeah.Gladto.Text3W:Ilikethedesignofthecoat.M:ButIlikeitscolor.W:Anyway,it’smyidealcoat.I’lltakeit.M:I’lltakeone,too.Text4W:IenjoywatchingChannel5.Italwayshasfilmsfromallovertheworld.M:Howaboutthelanguages?W:Icanreadthetranslations.M:That’smoreconvenient.Text5M:There’sagoodchancethatMarywillgethometoday.W:IhadaletterfromherfriendSusanyesterday,andshesaidthatMarywouldprobablyarrivetoday.M:Well,Ihopeshedrivescarefully.Youknowhowthetrafficisatthistimeofyear.W:Oh,Maryisagooddriverandprettycareful,too.Text6W:Youlookrathertired.Aren’tyoufeelingwell?M:Notreally.Iwassickmostofthenight.Ididn’tsleepverywell.W:Whatseemstobethematter?Isittheflu?M:No,Ithinkit’ssomethingIate.Weateatthatnewrestaurantlastnight,andImusthaveeat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