淮安市2008―2009学年度高三年级第二次调研考试
2009届苏北四市联考(徐州、宿迁、连云港、淮安)
英 语 试 题
说明：1．本试卷共12页，共5部分，满分120分，考试时间120分钟；
2．在答题卡的相应位置填写姓名、考号等，密封线内不要答题；
3．请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡相应的答题处，否则不得分。
第一部分；听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
请听下面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. When does school begin?
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. What is Bill doing now?
A. He's listening to the radio. B. He's talking on the phone. C. He's staying in hospital.
3. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. To buy a second bicycle. B. To buy a used bicycle. C. To buy a new bicycle.
4. Who is the man?
A. A taxi driver. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A waiter.
5. Why couldn't the man get through?
A. The woman's telephone was out of order.
B. The receiver of the telephone was broken.
C. The woman's receiver was off the hook.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请听下面5段对话或独自。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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第六段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Living. B. Traveling. C. Farming.
7. Where was the woman's father born?
A. In the city. B. In the countryside. C. In the town.
8. Why do the people on the man's farm make the seed by themselves?
A. They have special ways of planting.
B. They have special soil.
C. They have a lab on the farm,
听第七段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wire. B. Employer and employee.
C. Teacher and student.
I0. What are the kids doing?
A. They're killing animals. B. They're playing games.
C. They're hitting each other.
11. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The kids often hurt their animals. B. There is a car crash outside.
C. The woman is worried.
听第八段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. How does the man want to send the mail?
A. By express mail. B. By ordinary mail. C. By registered mail.
13. How can the man make sure whether the letter has arrived?
A. By surfing the Internet. B. By making a call.
C. By coming to the office to inquire.
14. Where does the man want to send the cassettes?
A. To
听第九段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. What did the man buy at last?
A. Four pen sets. B. Four pens. C. A pen and a pencil.
16. What did the woman warn him not to do?
A. Not to buy four of anything for a Japanese.
B. Not to buy gifts for a Japanese.
C. Not to buy pen sets for a Japanese.
17. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The man will go to
B. The man will go to
C. The man will live with a Japanese family for some time.
听第十段材料，回答第18至20题
18. With whom do Polish people spend Christmas?
A. Friends. B. Their families. C. Other relatives.
19. Why do people in
A. Because if they don't do it, the one who cooks will be unhappy.
B. Because they have to tell what dishes are on the table.
C. Because if they don't do it, they may have bad luck in the following year.
20. Where do the children Fred presents?
A. In their bedroom. B. In the dining room.
C. In the room where there is a Christmas tree.
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）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. --- Really? Who will give _________ lecture?
--- Mr. Wang, __________ famous professor from
A. the; 不填 B. a; the C. the; a D. a; a
22. _________ the global financial crisis, the Chinese government has taken many measures _________ people's life to deal with it.
A. Facing with; related B. Faced; relating to C. Faced with; relating D. Facing; related to
23. --- Haven't you seen the speed limit sign? Please drive _________.
--- Sorry, but I have to.
A. more slowly a bit B. slowly a bit more C. a bit more slowly D. slowly more a bit
24. Lawrence Craven, a doctor from the
A. them; when B. which; that C. what; that D. which; when
25. If Sanlu Group _________ melamine to the milk, the babies _________ too much from kidney stone.
A. didn't add; would not suffered B. hadn't added; wouldn't have suffered
C. hasn't added; wouldn't have suffered D. hadn't added; would have suffered
26. --- When did you _________ staying up so late?
--- When I entered this school two years ago, where students have too much homework to do.
A. take in B. take on C. take down D. take to
27. --- Daniel must have lost his job in that unemployment crisis, ___________ he?
--- I don't think so. Yesterday I saw him working together with his colleagues.
A. didn't B. doesn't C. mustn't D. hasn't
28. --- Time flies! The wonderful party is over. We'll have to part.
--- No need to feel blue. ____________
A. A still tongue makes a wise head. B. A single flower does not make a spring.
C. All good things come to an end. D. All that glitters is not gold.
29. It is beyond my ____________ to search the criminal's house, for I haven't got permission from my superior.
A. energy B. power C. force D. ability
30. --- Bob, can you spare me a few minutes right now ? I have to ask you some questions.
--- _________.
A. It's a pleasure B. Ask, please C. Help yourself D. Yes, go ahead.
31. --- You won't go to Kathy's wedding party, will you?
--- Yes, __________ invited.
A. though B. if C. unless D. as
32. --- Mr. Smith has gone to
--- Oh, really? Do you know when he _____________?
A. had left B. was leaving C. has left D. left
33. After saying good-bye, the host stood at the gate until the guests were _________.
A. out of memory B. out of impression C. out of sight D. out of shape
34. --- Good morning. How much should I pay
for these books ____________ to
--- Hm, about ten dollars.
A. to be sent B. being sent C. having sent D. to have been sent
35. Not until ___________ on TV _________ that the Chinese ship was rescued by the European Union Task Force.
A. did I mm; did I know B. did I turn; I knew
C. I turned; did I know D. I turned; I had known
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A young and successful manager was traveling down a neighborhood street, going fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching out for kids 36 out from between parked cars. He 37 when he thought he saw something.
38 his car passed, one child appeared, and a brick knocked heavily into the Jaguar's side door. He stepped 39 on the brake and backed the Jag hurriedly to the spot from 40 the brick had been thrown.
He jumped out of the car, caught a kid and 41 him up against a parked car, shouting, “What was that all about and what are you doing? That's a new car and that brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. 42 did you do it?”
“Please, Mister, please, I'm sorry, 43 I didn't know what else to do!” explained the youngster.
“It's my 44 ,” he said. “He rolled off the sidewalk and fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up.”
Sobbing, the boy asked the manager, “Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too 45 for me.”
46 beyond words, the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted the young man back into the wheelchair, 47 his handkerchief and wiped the scrapes and cuts, checking to see that everything was going to be okay.
“Thank you, sir. God bless you,” the 48 child said to him. The man then 49 the little boy pushing his brother to the sidewalk toward their home.
It was a long walk back to his Jaguar -- a long, slow walk. The manager never 50 the side door. He kept the dent (凹痕) to 51 him not to go through life so fast that 52 has to throw a brick at you to get your 53 .
Life whispers in your soul and speaks to your heart. Sometimes, when you don't have the tinge to 54 ... Life throws a brick at your head.
It's your 55 : Listen to the whispers of your soul or wait for the brick!
36. A. walking B. rushing C. taking D. brushing
37. A. slowed down B. took down C. broke down D. picked up
38. A. Before B. After C. As D. Since
39. A. hard B. gently C. hardly D. fast
40. A. which B. there C. what D. where
41. A. fired B. pushed C. pulled D. left
42, A. How B. Why C. When D. Where
43. A. and B. so C. but D. for
44. A, father B. fault C. brother D. duty
45. A. kind B. angry C. heavy D. old
46. A. Astonished B. Disappointed C. Puzzled D. Moved
47. A, held out B. brought up C. took out D. made up
48. A. grateful B. confident C. considerate D. thoughtful
49. A. noticed B. found C. watched D. glanced
50. A. repaired B. mentioned C. remembered D. washed
51. A. recommend B. warn C. suggest D. remind
52. A. someone B. everybody C. anyone D. nobody
53. A. assistance B. pity C. attention D. help
54. A. stop B. think C. enjoy D. listen
55. A. turn B. choice C. fate D. time
第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
First, APEC member economies should build Consensus and promote sound development of the multilateral (多边的) trading system, Hu said. “We should have strong confidence in the multilateral trading system and give strong support to the Doha Round negotiations,” he suggested.
Second, APEC member economies should take up responsibilities and jointly deal with climate change, he stressed. All parties should, in keeping with the requirement of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol and the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities,” actively conduct negotiations for the implementation (执行)of the “Bali Roadmap” and take effective policy measures in light of their respective conditions to relieve climate change.
Third, exchanges
and cooperation should be conducted and efforts joined to combat natural disasters,
Hu said. In order to increase exchanges and cooperation in disaster response in
the Asia-Pacific region,
Fourth, regulation and guidance should be enhanced and common social responsibility strengthened, he added. “An important lesson we have learned from the ongoing financial crisis is that while trying to maximize economic returns, enterprises should follow a prudent, well-thought-out and responsible approach in market operations,” he added.
Fifth, APEC members should take coordinated actions and ensure world food and energy security, Hu emphasized. “We should, following the principle of common development: actively and effectively coordinate our policies and resort to a variety of joint measures to safeguard world food and energy security.” he said.
56. The purposes of President Hu putting forward the proposals are the following except _______.
A. strengthening social responsibility B. promoting economic development
C. reforming the world political system D. fighting the world financial crisis
57. The underlined word “tackling” in Paragraph 1 probably means ______.
A. supporting B. resisting C. fighting D. accepting
58. The best title for this passage is ______.
A. Chinese President Attends the APEC Meeting.
B. Hu Makes Proposals on Fighting Crisis.
C. China Has Put Forward the APEC Principles
D. APEC Members Support the
B
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“Characters die like flies, fight like Zorro, jump, attack and kill each other un61 everyone is dead, disguised or drowned.” -- Herald Sun
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Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval
PRICES: Adults: $75 Children under 10:$60
Venue: Playhouse
59. From the posters, we can infer __________ is an ideal place to have a good outside view while enjoying performances.
A. Playhouse B. Drama Theatre C. Box Office Foyer D. Opera Theatre
60. According to the third porter, The Age is most probably the name of________.
A. a newspaper B. a viewer C. an actor D. a book
61. Which of the following is the name of a play or a drama?
A.
C
The rate of new
HIV/AIDS infections in
“At present, the
AIDS in
The country is
estimated to have 50,000 new infections in 2007, down from 70,000 new cases in
2005, according to the minister, citing a joint report by the Ministry of
Health, the World 
Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS two days before World AIDS Day
on December 1.
By the end of October 2007, a total of 223,501 people had been officially reported to have infected HIV, including 62,838 people with fully-blown AIDS, Chen said.
However,
according to an estimate made by the Ministry, the WHO and UNA1DS,
The difference between the estimated figures and the official figures is mainly due to unwillingness by individuals to come forward for treatment, the report said.
“
Chen admitted that a number of core challenges remain, including the need for better advocacy and education, improved treatment and care, and more focused education and discrimination reduction.
The Chinese leadership was strengthening its commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment at different levels of the government, he said.
The amount spent in 2007 had risen to 944 million yuan (US$126 million), from 854 million yuan in 2006 (USS114 million), Chen noted.
62. What can we infer from the passage?
A. More work remains to be done to fight against AIDS.
B. Of the new infections, 4.47 percent will come from heterosexual transmission.
C. AIDS treatment costs a little.
D. The effort made by the Chinese government is in vain.
63. How many people infected HIV in 2006, according to the joint report?
A. 700,000 - 70,000 = 630,000 B. 223,501 - 50,000 = 173,501
C. 700,000 - 50,000 = 650,000 D. 223,501 - 70,000 = 153,501
64. According to the pie chart (饼形图), we can see clearly that _________.
A. heterosexual transmission accounts for the most part of the new infections
B. drug abuse accounts for the most part of the new infections
C. Mother to infant infection becomes less
D. there are more than four ways of infections
65. The main mason for the difference between the official figures and estimated figures is that ________.
A. The AIDS patients can't afford the treatment
B. The AIDS patients lack education of this field
C. Re AIDS patients are unwilling to be treated
D. The AIDS patients are afraid of treatment
D
So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid) whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain (雏菊花环) would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a white rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.
There was nothing so very remarkable in that; but when the rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the bush.
The rabbit-hole
went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so
suddenly that
Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next. First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything; then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves; here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon hooks. She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labeled “ORANGE MARMALADE”, but to her great disappointment it was empty; she did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing somebody, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.
Down, down,
down. Would the fall never come to an end? “I wonder how many miles I've fallen
by this time?” she said aloud. “! must be getting somewhere near tile, centre
of the earth. Let me see: that would be four thousand miles down, I think. I
wonder if I shall fall right through the earth! How funny it'll seem to come
out among the people that walk with their heads downward! The Antipathies, I
think--but I shall have to ask them what the name of the country is, you know.
Please, Ma' am, is this
Down, down, down. There was nothing else to do, when suddenly, thump! thump! Down she came upon a heap of sticks and dry leaves, and the fall was over.
66. What kind of books do you think will
interest
A. Books that her sister was reading. B. Books without pictures or conversation.
C. Books about white rabbits. D. Books with pictures and conversation.
67. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Alice did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing the white rabbit.
B. Alice managed to put the jar back into the shelf.
C. Alice ran after the white rabbit across the field out of curiosity.
D. The people on the opposite side of the earth walk with their heads downward.
68. Which is the right order of the story?
a.
b. She took down a jar from one of the shelves.
c. A white rabbit ran close by her.
d.
e. She fell upon some sticks and dry leaves.
A. d-c-a-be B. d-a-c-b-e C. a-b-e-c-d D. d-c-a--e-b
69. From the passage, we can see
A. helpful and friendly B. curious and imaginative
C. brave and curious D. ignorant and pretty
70. The paragraph “In another moment down
went
A. Paragraphs 1 and 2 B. Paragraphs 2 and 3
C. Paragraphs 3 and 4 D. Paragraphs 4 and 5
第五部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读的内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格填写一个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应的题号的横线上。
When Joe Bates was twelve years old, he lost interest in school He stopped listening in his classes. Some of his teachers began to consider him a problem.
But a few of Joe's teachers thought that Joe might have lost interest in schoolwork because he already understood it. They proposed that Joe try taking a university class in computer science. Joe did. He was the best student in the class. Later tests showed that his intelligence and knowledge were far greater than most children of his age. He entered the university when he was thirteen, about four years earlier than most children. And by the time he was in his early twenties, Joe was teaching computer science at a university.
Joe's story shows what can happen when a child's unusual ability is recognized. Sadly, however, not all gifted children get this recognition. And educational experts say unusually gifted children may waste their abilities if they do not get help to develop them.
Studies show
that almost twenty percent of students who fail to complete high school in the
This is because gifted children can have special problems as well as special abilities. Teachers may not recognize their abilities, or may not know how to keep them interested. Or they may consider such students to be trouble-makers or rebels.
Gifted children may feel lonely or different because they do not know other children who share their interests.
Educators say
there are more than two million gifted children in the
One of the most
successful programs is held every summer at
At first, only 100 children took part, now more than 1000 children between the ages of nine and sixteen are students in the summer program.
The John Hopkins program provides studies in math and science. It also has classes for children with unusual ability in language and writing. The children study the same subject every day for several weeks. It could be biology, or history, or English literature. In those few weeks, they learn as much as in a normal nine-month school year.
William Durden, the director says the program succeeds because it permits children to make progress more quickly than in a traditional program. And the children get to meet others like themselves.
第五部分 书面表达(满分25分)
成品油价税费改革方案自
观 点
原 因
赞 同
1．公平、合理。用油越多，交费也应越多；
2．增强节约意识，减少不必要用车；
3．减少空气污染，有利于环保
反 对
1．中国是发展中国家，不能盲目学西方；
2．油价上涨，加重消费者负担；
3．失业人数增加，会产生其它社会问题。
你的观点
（至少两点）？
注意：1．对所给要点，逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。
2．词数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数。
3．参考词汇：燃油税fuel tax
With the new fuel tax policy taking effect on January 1, more and more people show their great concerns about what it brings to their life.
2009届苏北四市联考(徐州、宿迁、连云港、淮安)
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21-35 CDCBB DACBD BDCAC
36-55 BACAD BBCCC DCACA DACDB
56-58 CCB 59- 61 DAB 62-65 ACAC 66-70 DCABC
(71) Gifted / Talented (72) successful (73) Programs
(74) recognition/realization/awareness (75) troublesome/troublemakers/rebels
(76) sharing (77) aged (78) develop (79) Subjects / Lessons/Courses
(80) progress/advances
One possible version:
With the new fuel tax policy taking effect on January 1, more and more people show their great concerns about what it brings to their life.
Some people are in favor of the policy. They think it is reasonable and fair to carry out the policy, because the more the oil consumption, the more money the drivers pay, which can avoid the unnecessary driving They also think when the policy will help to reduce air pollution and benefit environment. In their opinion, fuel tax can raise the awareness of using oil efficiently.
However, others are against
it. For one thing, they think
In my opinion, every coin has its two sides.
听力原稿
第一节
(Text 1)
M: Does school begin at eight o’clock?
W: No. It begins half an hour earlier.
(Text 2)
W: What’s the latest news about Bill?
M: I talked to him last night on the phone. He said he was feeling better and would be back home tomorrow.
(Text 3)
W: I can’t decide whether to buy a new bicycle or try to find a second-hand one.
M: A new bicycle will cost you a lot of money. I don’t think it is worth doing.
(Test 4)
W: Ruijin Hotel, please!
M: Do you want to go by way of the People’s Road or
W: Whichever is fastest.
M: Yes, ma’am, we’ll take the People’s Road.
(Text 5)
M: Is your phone out of order?
W: No. Why?
M: I tried calling you, but couldn’t get through.
W: I’m sorry. Perhaps the receiver was off the hook.
第二节
(Text 6)
W: It is the first time that I have come to the field at this time of year. How promising the crops are!
M: You mean that you’ve never been in the countryside before?
W: Yes. In fact both my parents were born in the countryside.
M: If so, you may know something about planting.
W: Yes. Because I saw my grandparents plant cabbages the other day. It is really a difficult job.
M: There are several things to do, such as turning over the soil, watering the field and putting some powder in and so on. But the most important is choosing the best seed.
W: Do you make the seed by yourself or bring it from other places?
M: Usually we make it by ourselves because the soil on our farm is quite different from that of other lands.
W: Do you have any program to run your farm in your own way?
M: Yes. We plan to make our farm into a lab to make the best cabbage seed.
(Text 7)
W: Henry, what on earth are those kids doing?
M: I don’t know. Maybe they’re just playing games.
W: Isn’t there something funny going on? All I can hear is guns and car crashing.
M: Oh, my dear, never be so fussy. It’s just a game.
W: It is too violent. The kids will grow up thinking that hurting people is OK.
M: Come on! I think people worry too much about that kind of thing. After all, you never see our kids hitting each other or maltreating our animals.
W: But I see them playing war and they all want toy guns and weapons.
M: Don’t be so critical. Boys will be boys. They need time to relax.
(Text 8)
M: I want to send this express mail please. It’s got to get there tomorrow.
W:
M: No, it’s a big office. There’ll be someone there.
W: If you want to be sure it arrives there on time, call this 800 number. I’ll write it down for you, and give them the number from your receipt. We can track the letter every step of the way by computer.
M: Oh, that’s wonderful. Now I need a fifty dollar money order, and a stamped-envelope and a padded-envelope.
W: How big a padded-envelope?
M: Just big enough to hold these cassettes I’m sending to
(Text 9)
W: Can I help you?
M: Yes, I’m looking for a gift for the Japanese family I’m going to stay with. What do you recommend?
W: Pen sets are always a good gift.
M: Yes, let’s see. There’re sets with a pen and a pencil, and bigger sets with four pens.
W: Don’t give a set of four pens to a Japanese. In fact, don’t give four of anything.
M: Why is that?
W: The Japanese word for “four” sounds like the word for “death”. It means bad luck.
M: Thanks a lot. In that case, I’ll take the single pen and pencil set.
W: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language.
M: Right.
(Text 10)
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听力原稿
第一节
(Text 1)
M: Does school begin at eight o’clock?
W: No. It begins half an hour earlier.
(Text 2)
W: What’s the latest news about Bill?
M: I talked to him last night on the phone. He said he was feeling better and would be back home tomorrow.
(Text 3)
W: I can’t decide whether to buy a new bicycle or try to find a second-hand one.
M: A new bicycle will cost you a lot of money. I don’t think it is worth doing.
(Test 4)
W: Ruijin Hotel, please!
M: Do you want to go by way of the People’s Road or
W: Whichever is fastest.
M: Yes, ma’am, we’ll take the People’s Road.
(Text 5)
M: Is your phone out of order?
W: No. Why?
M: I tried calling you, but couldn’t get through.
W: I’m sorry. Perhaps the receiver was off the hook.
第二节
(Text 6)
W: It is the first time that I have come to the field at this time of year. How promising the crops are!
M: You mean that you’ve never been in the countryside before?
W: Yes. In fact both my parents were born in the countryside.
M: If so, you may know something about planting.
W: Yes. Because I saw my grandparents plant cabbages the other day. It is really a difficult job.
M: There are several things to do, such as turning over the soil, watering the field and putting some powder in and so on. But the most important is choosing the best seed.
W: Do you make the seed by yourself or bring it from other places?
M: Usually we make it by ourselves because the soil on our farm is quite different from that of other lands.
W: Do you have any program to run your farm in your own way?
M: Yes. We plan to make our farm into a lab to make the best cabbage seed.
(Text 7)
W: Henry, what on earth are those kids doing?
M: I don’t know. Maybe they’re just playing games.
W: Isn’t there something funny going on? All I can hear is guns and car crashing.
M: Oh, my dear, never be so fussy. It’s just a game.
W: It is too violent. The kids will grow up thinking that hurting people is OK.
M: Come on! I think people worry too much about that kind of thing. After all, you never see our kids hitting each other or maltreating our animals.
W: But I see them playing war and they all want toy guns and weapons.
M: Don’t be so critical. Boys will be boys. They need time to relax.
(Text 8)
M: I want to send this express mail please. It’s got to get there tomorrow.
W:
M: No, it’s a big office. There’ll be someone there.
W: If you want to be sure it arrives there on time, call this 800 number. I’ll write it down for you, and give them the number from your receipt. We can track the letter every step of the way by computer.
M: Oh, that’s wonderful. Now I need a fifty dollar money order, and a stamped-envelope and a padded-envelope.
W: How big a padded-envelope?
M: Just big enough to hold these cassettes I’m sending to
(Text 9)
W: Can I help you?
M: Yes, I’m looking for a gift for the Japanese family I’m going to stay with. What do you recommend?
W: Pen sets are always a good gift.
M: Yes, let’s see. There’re sets with a pen and a pencil, and bigger sets with four pens.
W: Don’t give a set of four pens to a Japanese. In fact, don’t give four of anything.
M: Why is that?
W: The Japanese word for “four” sounds like the word for “death”. It means bad luck.
M: Thanks a lot. In that case, I’ll take the single pen and pencil set.
W: Good choice. These sets make very good gifts. After all, pens write in any language.
M: Right.
(Text 10)
People
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