黑龙江省大庆十中2018届高三第一次教学质量检测英语试卷

高三年级第一次教学质量检测试题

英 语

2017. 09

命题：高三命题组

本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷1至9页，第II卷10至12页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。考试结束后，只将答题卡交回。

第I卷

注意事项：

1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。

2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、字迹清楚。

3.请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。

4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄破、弄皱。

第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节

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. Where does the conversation probably take place?

1. On a bus. B. On the subway C. In a taxi.

1. Who isn’t fond of charity?

1. The man B. The woman C. The man’s wife.

1. What are the speakers doing?

1. Making faces. B. Taking photos. C. Having some food.

1. What will the man do?

1. Follow the woman to the hall.
2. Draw a map for the woman.
3. Lead the woman to the hall.

1. What does the woman mean?

1. It’s not safe to ride now.
2. The rain will stop soon.
3. She is all wet.

第二节

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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

1. What’s the relationship between the speakers?

1. Friends B. A couple C. Salesman and customer

1. What color eye shadow does the woman want?

1. Brown B. Purple C. Blue

听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

1. Who is going to China next month?

1. Mary B. Bob C. Jane

1. What does the man invite the woman to attend?

1. A party B. A lecture C. A meeting

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

1. Where are the speakers?

1. In New York B. In London C. In Shanghai

1. How does the woman come here?

1. By train B. By air C. By boat

1. What does Mary do?

1. A guide B. A pianist C. A chemist

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

1. What does the man prefer?

1. Trying another cinema
2. Cutting in the line
3. Coming tomorrow

1. What does the woman think of the movie?

1. Boring B. Wonderful C. Complicated

1. When will the movie be on?

1. At 7:10 B. At 7:20 C. At 7:30

1. What might happen to the speakers in the end?

1. They get the tickets.
2. They are tired of lining up.
3. They leave the theater soon.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

1. In which year was Rose Parks born?

1. 1903 B. 1913 C. 1955

1. What did African Americans in Rosa Parks’city do to support her?

1. They all moved away.
2. They refused to take buses.
3. They took all the seats on the buses.

1. Why did Rosa Parks move away with her husband?

1. They didn’t want to be arrested.
2. They found jobs in another city.
3. They received many threats.

1. What is the speaker most probably?

1. A journalist. B. A history teacher C. A radio hostess.
   第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
   第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
   Where to Stay in Rio, Brazil?

   Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza The hotel was evaluated as one of the most popular hotels in Brazil in 2015! First class service! LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS 100 meters to the Ipanema Beach 1.3 km to Santos Dumont Airport 25.8 km to Galeão International Airport SERVICE & FACILITIES 140 rooms, a restaurant with Asian Cuisine, panoramic view of Rio, free facilities like Wi-Fi, rooftop swimming pool, physical exercising facilities, parking, non-smoking floors and safe deposit box. PRICE From 10911 CNY/ room one night HOTEL CONTACT Tel: (+55) 21/36872000 Fax: (+55) 21/36872025 Mail: hotel@ipanemaplaza.com.br Click the picture for more information

   Sofitel Rio de Janeiro Copacabana The hotel blends the best of Brazilian culture with French style, providing first class service! LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS Close to the Sugarloaf Mountain 270 meters to the Copacabana Beach 10.4 km to Santos Dumont Airport 27.2 km to Galeão International Airport SERVICE & FACILITIES 288 rooms in total, a restaurant with French gourmet cuisine, swimming pool, parking, airport shuttle, exclusive wine services of Club Millésime bars, a specialized business center, free Wi-Fi. PRICE From 5333 CNY/ room one night HOTEL CONTACT Tel:(+55)21/25251232 Fax:(+55)21/25251200 Mail:reservas.sofitelrio@sofitel.com Click the picture for more information

   Ibis RJ Santos Dumont The best buys in Rio! LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS In the center of Rio Close to the American Consulate 300 meters to Santos Dumont Airport 21 km to Galeão international Airport 3.5km to Fluminense Football Club - Soccer Field SERVICE & FACILITIES 330 rooms in total, a restaurant with regional dishes, parking (additional charge applies),free Wi-Fi, strictly non-smoking, pet allowed. PRICE From 532 CNY/ room one night HOTEL CONTACT Tel: (+55)21/35064500 Fax: (+55)21/35064501 Mail: H5691-RE@accor.com.br Click the picture for more information

   Casa Mamoré 93 It’s a holiday home allowing bringing your pets in! The bargain! LOCATION & SURROUNDINGS 7 km to Joao Havelange Olympic Stadium - Engenhao 10km to Tijuca Forest National Park 12km to Maracanã Stadium 17km to Galeão International Airport SERVICE & FACILITIES Free Wi-Fi, a TV, a patio(露台), a self-cooking kitchen with an oven, cash only, 8 persons at most. PRICE From 500 CNY/house one night HOTEL CONTACT Tel: (+55)21/979049542 Mail: ci222@hotmail.com Click the picture for more information

   21. The four places all provide the service or facilities of ___________.
   1. free Wi-FiB. free parking

C. free physical exercising facilities D. free safe deposit box

22. What do we know about Ibis RJ Santos Dumont?

A. It is the only place allowing taking pets in.

B. It is the only place providing the service of Brazilian dishes.

C. It is the nearest to the Galeão International Airport.

D. It is the closest to the beach.

23. If a rich family wants to enjoy French dishes and sunbathing on the beach, they may ___________.

A. call (+55) 21/979049542B. call (+55) 21/35064500

C. call (+55) 21/36872000D. call (+55) 21/25251232

24. Which might be your best choice if you and your seven poor roommates are interested in sports?

A. Sofitel Rio de Janeiro CopacabanaB. Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza

C. Ibis RJ Santos DumontD. Casa Mamoré 93

B

Yesterday mother and I were watching for a cab in the rainy street without an umbrellawhen an old gentleman sheltering under an umbrella approached us to ask a favor.

“I’ve forgotten my wallet. You see, old people like me often become terribly forgetful…”

Mother suspiciously looked at him, a well-dressed and well-spoken man. “Are you asking me to give you money? Do hurry up. We’re getting soaked to the skin here.”

“And that is why I’m offering you this umbrella of mine, and to keep forever, if only…”

“If only what?”

“If only you could give me in return a pound for my taxi-fare just to get me home.”

“Then how did you get here?”

“I walked.”

“Why don’t you walk home now?”

“Oh, I wish I could. But I couldn’t manage it on these silly old legs. I’ve gone too far away.”

Mother began to melt. The idea of getting an umbrella to shelter must have tempted her a good deal. But she didn’t want to take advantage of a tired old man in this way. So mother simply gave him the fare but he insisted we take the umbrella. Then the transaction was made and everyone was happy.

As mother was proudly explaining the importance of correctly judging people, I noticed that the old man quickly crossed the street and was hurrying away, not looking tired!

Mother was unhappy. So we followed him as he rushed until we eventually found him at a pub where he ordered a glass of whisky with the pound and swallowed in one go! Then he collected his coat and hat. Just before he left, he smoothly took a wet umbrella from the coat rack (衣帽架). Then he headed back to the main street and sold the umbrella to another unsuspecting person.

25. Why did mother ask the man so many questions before giving him the money?

A. Because mother was just joking with him.

B. Because mother was not a kind-hearted person.

C. Because mother liked him and would like to talk more with him.

D. Because mother wanted to satisfy herself that he was telling the truth.

26. What did the man really do with the money at last?

A. He spent it on alcohol.B. He kept it to himself.

C. He took a taxi with it.D. He bought another umbrella with it.

27. Which word may best describe the man in the text?

A. stupidB. trickyC. sympatheticD. forgetful

28. What lesson can we learn from the story?

A. A friend in need is a friend in deed.

B. Kindness is the sunshine of social life.

C. Don’t judge a book only by its cover.

D. Think twice before you jump.

C

A joint research project by researchers from several British universities and institutes has attracted people’s attention to the toothbrush again.

Researchers have found that your toothbrush is home to more than 100 million bacteria. But there are hundreds of microorganisms in the mouths and your toothbrush probably won’t make you sick unless there is an unhealthy balance of bacteria. Our immune system can usually take care of bacterial invaders. However, if others use your toothbrush, or you use someone else’s, bacteria can be spread.

They have also found the toothbrush holders are the third-most dirty household items (behind dish sponges and kitchen sinks), thus advocating cleaningthe toothbrush holder regularly.

The storage of your toothbrush in your bathroom is also important. Here are some storage tips from the researchers to keep your toothbrush as healthy as possible:

• Put your toothbrush as far away as possible from the toilet flushing.
• Let your toothbrush dry thoroughly between brushings.
• Don’t use toothbrush covers, which can create a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.
• Keep your toothbrush upright in a holder, rather than lying down.
• Keep toothbrushes separate. If toothbrushes touch, they can exchange and spread bacteria.
  There are products available that claim to sanitize (消毒) your toothbrush. While some of these products do kill some bacteria, there is no evidence that using them will reduce your risk of illness, according to the researchers.
  They recommend replacing your toothbrush every three to four months or more often if you are sick or if you have a weakened immune system. Children’s toothbrushes may need to be replaced more often than adult brushes.
  29. The text is especially helpful for those who care about __________.
  1. their heathB. their houseC. their moneyD. their diets

30. What are people advised to do in the text?

A. Have the toothbrush dry partly between brushings.

B. Keep the toothbrush lying down after the use.

C. Clean your toothbrush holder regularly.

D. Keep the toothbrush covered after the use.

31. What can we infer from the text?

A. Products of sanitizing the tooth brush are of no use at all.

B. Adults need to replace toothbrushes more often than children.

C. Sharing your toothbrush with others may be harmful to your health.

D. Your toothbrush will probablymake you sick if there is a healthy balance of bacteria.

32. Which might be the best title for the text?

A. How to Use Your Toothbrush Properly?

B. How to Store Your Toothbrush Healthily?

C. How to Clean Your Toothbrush Correctly?

D. How to Replace Your Toothbrush Economically?

D

Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake

With the Mid-Autumn Festival coming, the time for crabs is around the corner! Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake in China are believed to be the best freshwater crabs.

“They are delicious, because the bottom of Yangcheng Lake is hard and the crabs grow strong by walking on such a hard surface,” said one sales manager in Suzhou.

Li Lei, a crab lover from Beijing, said “It’s very delicious! But there are too many fake Yangcheng Lake DazhaCrabs”.

“Maybe the crabs from other regions can appear to be glistening green back, white belly after people wash them, but the golden fine hair on crab claws is still a point of pride and is exclusivetoDazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake,” said the manager.

The best time for enjoying them is during September and October of Chinese lunar calendar. “When the season for crabs arrives, the Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake are flown to various cities so that people’s appetites can be satisfied,” said the sales manager. “They are really expensive here, sometimes more than 320RMB/500g, 10% of my salary!” said Li Lei.

Dazha Crabs are usually steamed or boiled for within 20 minutes before they come on the dinner table. They are often enjoyed with vinegar mixed with minced ginger to add flavor and get rid of the cold. People who are particular about how they eat crabs also need to have high-grade Shaoxing rice wine to warm their stomachs.

There is much work required to eat crabs. So much shell!Most people use both hands and teeth while eating Dazha Crabs. “The eating way is not graceful or elegant,” said Huck. “However, some professionals of eating crabs can use tools to take all the meat out of the crab without damaging a single bite and the crab can be restored to its original shape if the empty shells are pieced together!” said Han Mei, another Dazha crab lover.

33. What do we know about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake from the text?

A. They belong to seawater crabs.

B. You must use tools to eat them.

C. The best time for eating them lasts over three months.

D. Vinegar, ginger and rice wine can be enjoyed together with them.

34. The underlined word “exclusive” in Paragraph 4 probably means ___________.

A. expensiveB. uniqueC. entireD. similar

35. Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

A. The sales manager believes the living environment contributes nothing to the good taste of Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.

B. Li Lei has mixed feelings about Dazha Crabs from Yangcheng Lake.

C. Han Mei thinks little of some professionalsof eating crabs.

D. Huck supports the way that most people eat crabs.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Have you asked yourself the question “what do I really want to do with my life”? The question can come when you’re 18 or when you’re 50, and it’s always a difficult process to work through. It’s not hopeless, though! 36

• Think about where you’ll be in five years.
  The question works in either job interviews or financial plans. 37 Thankfully, that’s okay, and sometimes just trying to answer the question is all you need.
• Write your personal beliefs.
  The ideas might sound a little silly on the surface. 38 Silly or not, the ideasare to give yourself a call to action to define how you want to do things.
• Volunteer or shadow someone in a job you’re interested in.
  Want to write a book? Go to grad school! 39 Just take a couple days to try on the lifestyle. To do this, you can try volunteering or shadowing someone at their job.
• 40

Sometimes, the best way to really figure out what you want to do with yourself is good old trial and error. In a lot of cases, this just means trying out various side projects you’re interested in with all the free time you have.

1. Follow your passion.
2. Dig into those side projects.
3. Here are a few ways to help you figure it out.
4. Thinking about being a lawyer? Apply for law school!
5. But it’s one of those annoyingly difficult questions to answer.
6. It’s easy to write your own beliefs but you don’t have to do it in a specific way.
7. But if you know what ideas you stand on, you might be clear about a possible career or lifestyle path.

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Maybe you all know George Washington, who was 41 in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two 42 as the first U.S. President.

His home was on a farm near a river. There were fields and meadows around the house, and 43 many barns and storehouses that it 44 almost a little town by itself. As a child, he was lovely and listened to his parents. Unfortunately, his father died when George was 45 young. Then Mrs. Washington took 46 of the home and farm. She was very 47 of horses and had a number of them. Among them was a young horse no one had been able to 48 . One day George and his friends saw this horse in a field. The other boys helped George 49 the horse and put the bridle (缰绳）on it. Then George 50 its back. The animal kicked and jumped. It tried 51 to throw its rider. At last it gave a great jump and 52 to the ground dead. The boys were very much 53 because it was Mrs Washington’s favorite.

When the boys went home, Mrs. Washington said, “Young gentlemen, have you seen my horses? I am told my favorite has 54 to be a fine large horse.”

George said, “Your favorite is dead, madam. I 55 him.” Then he told the whole 56.

His mother didn’t speak for a minute. Then she said, “I am 57 that my favorite horse is dead, but I am glad that my son always speaks 58.”

He always told the truth, and he 59 his father and mother. If these things had not been 60 of him as a boy, he would never have grown up to be a great man.

41. A. official B. captainC. soldierD. commander

42. A. yearsB. decadesC. terms D. sessions

43. A. suchB. so C. as D. too

44. A. made B. becameC. turned D. completed

45. A. stillB. evenC. yetD. also

46. A. holdB. advantageC. careD. notice

47. A. carefulB. fondC. proudD. confident

48. A. raiseB. chargeC. rideD. train

49. A. driveB. tieC. beatD. catch

50. A. tookonB. leaped onC. triedonD. insisted on

51. A. in vainB. on purposeC. by chanceD. for certain

52. A. rolledB. layC. kneltD. fell

53. A. surprisedB. discouragedC. frightenedD. disappointed

54. A. grownB. developedC. appearedD. proved

55. A. wrestledB. killedC. seizedD. violated

56. A. resultB. businessC. apologyD. story

57. A. amazedB. desperateC. helpless D. sorry

58. A. the truthB. the eventC. the reason D. the explanation

59. A. correctedB. obeyedC. rememberedD. influenced

60. A. awareB. kindC. trueD. curious

高三年级第一次教学质量检测试题

英 语

2017. 09

第II卷

注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

I remember a day before I turned 30 when a barber pulled a gray hair from my head and handed it to me. “Here you go,” she said. “This is only the beginning.”

My mother’s hair was 61 (total) gray by 32, but I hoped to hold on to my light brown hair until at least 50. It didn’t seem possible that I could be losing my “freshness” at just 29. But as 62 number of gray hairs increased quickly through the years, I made my peace with 63 (go) gray.

Then, a few years ago, on my 45th birthday, a middle-aged woman 64 (stop) me as I was walking down the sidewalk and asked what brand of hair coloring I used. I said that I used nothing. She laughed and said she 65 (think) I could direct her to a product that would make her hair look like 66(me).

I felt 67(please) for three days. I realized that sometimes what we are bored 68might be things that others want to have. So why not accept and enjoy what we have? I’m now 69(pride) of every strand （缕）I’ve earned over the years and hope to earn more 70 it’s too late. After all, it isn’t really gray. It is a kind of color that others admire.

第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

A city library is reported to have banned children under 14 from entering into it, which has set off a heated discussion. Recently, our class also have had a discussion about if it is necessary for the library to do so.

40% of my classmates speak in support for the idea. They said that as a result of the lack of self-control, children under 14 cannot behave them in the library. Beside, there are not enough books available for children in the library. However, 60% of my classmates strong disagree with the idea. In their opinion, the library is a perfect place for children to develop habit of reading. In addition, the library should come up with better idea which help to encourage children to reading there instead of keeping them out.

第二节：书面表达（满分25分）

假如你是李华，你的朋友李明每次遇到重要考试，都会出现一些焦虑症状。请你用英语写一封信，给他提出一些建议。信的内容应包括下列要点：

　　焦虑症状:头晕、乏力、睡眠不好、食欲不振等

　　建 议:1.考前制定好合适的复习计划

2.考试期间正常作息

3.睡前洗热水澡、喝热牛奶等有助于睡眠

其他建议(内容由考生自己拟定)

注意：1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。

2.要准确使用语法和词汇;使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思;

3.词数：100个左右。

　　参考词汇：头晕—dizzy(adj.)

Dear Li Ming:,

Yours,

Li Hua

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高三年级第一次教学质量检测

英语试题答案及评分参考

2017. 09

第I卷（选择题 共100分）

第一部分：（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1-5 ACBCA 6-10 CACAC 11-15 BBABC 16-20 ABBCC

第二部分：（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

21—24 ABDD25—28 DABC29—32 ACCA 33—35 DBB36—40 CEGDB

第三部分：第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

41—45 DCBAA 46—50 CBCDB 51—55 ADCAB56—60 DDABC

第II卷（非选择题 共50分）

第三部分：第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

61. totally62. the63. going64. stopped65. had thought

66. mine67. pleased 68. with 69. proud70. before

第四部分：

第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

（注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。3、找对一处，并改正正确得1分，满分10分。若找到一处错误，但没有改对得0.5分。）

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第四部分：

第二节（共1小题，满分25分）

四、Possibleversions:

Dear Li Ming,

Most of us feel nervous whenever we’re taking an important exam. Some will feel dizzy or tired, some will suffer from lack of sleep, and some will lose their appetite. In fact, all these symptoms have terrible effects on our exams and we are all eager to get rid of them.

　　First of all, in my opinion, it’s important for us to have a fight attitude towards exams. They are only a means of checking how we are getting along with our studies, so there is no need to worry too much about the results. Study hard every day and make careful plans for every exam. In this way we can avoid suffering from the pressure of exams.

　　Besides, enough sleep can make us energetic and enable us to perform well in an exam. Therefore, during the period of exams, we should not stay up too late. We can also try a warm bath or a cup of warm milk before going to bed. They might help us to have a sound sleep.

　　(We’d better go out for a walk or do some outdoor exercises before and during an exam so that we can keep ourselves relaxed and then concentrate ourselves on exams.)

Yours,

Li Hua

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M: Oh, it’s so crowded. I think I’ll take the subway next time.

W: You will get used to this soon. I’m getting off at the next stop. Good luck.

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M: You’ll have to excuse my life. Not the biggest fan of what I do.

W: Oh, that’s silly. Charity is very important.

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M: Now, I am going to take a close-up of your face. Say cheese! Good!

W: Let me take a look. Hmm, shall we take another shot?

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W: Can you help me out? I’m trying to find City Hall.

M: Oh, it’s hard to find out. Just follow me and I’ll show you there.

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M: What about going for a bike ride? It stopped raining half an hour ago.

W: But the roads might still be wet.

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M: May I help you, Miss?

W: Yes. I’d like to look at lipstick and eye shadow.

M: What colour set do you prefer?

W: Well, brown.

M: We have a beautiful selection of eye shadow this fall. Look at the colours. Aren’t they beautiful?

W: Purple, blue…wow, so many colours. But I prefer a brown set.

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M: Hello, Mary.

W: Oh, Bob, haven’t seen you for ages. Come in. Please sit down and make yourself at home.

M: Thank you. You know that our friend, Jane, is going to work in China next month. I’m going to hold a farewell party for her. Would you like to …?

W: Oh, that’s news to me. Of course, I’d be glad to come.

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M: Hello, Ms. Smith. I’m glad to see you here. Welcome to China.

W: Hello, Mr. Lee. I hope you haven’t been waiting long.

M: Great. I still remember when we worked together for a year in New York. This is my friend, Mary, a pianist. And this is Mr. Lee, a famous chemist.

M: Nice to be with you. By the way, have you been to Shanghai before?

W: No, this is my first time.

M: Then I’ll show you and Mary around.

W: Thank you.

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W: Look! They’ll playing The Great Gatsby today.

M: You’re right. Look at the crowd. Do you think we’ll still be able to get tickets?

W: I don’t know.

M: I’d rather go to another movie house.

W: Come on! We’re already here. Besides, I want to see this movie. It’s great.

M: All right! Let’s see when it is on.

W: 7:30. There’s only ten minutes left, and look at the long line.

M: Shall we take a chance?

W: Yeah, let’s do so.

M: It’s moving so slow.

W: What can you expect with this crowd? I’m praying that nobody will cut in the line.

M: Nobody dares.

W: I hope so…We’re getting closer… Two more…one more…It’s our turn.

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W: Today, I’d like to tell you something about Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks was born in Alabama on February 4, 1913. On December 1,1955, she stepped onto a bus and broke the law. Her crime was to take an empty seat on a public bus in Alabama. Parks was arrested. African Americans supported Parks’ action. They refused to ride buses in the city where Parks lived. In 1956, African Americans gained their rights and could sit wherever they wanted on buses and other public transportation. However, Parks and her husband both lost their jobs because of what they did. They received many threats from people who were angry about her civil rights work. They at last decided to move away. But Rosa Parks continued to fight for civil rights. To learn more about this great lady, listen to our program tomorrow at the same time. Thank you for listening. Now, here is a beautiful song for you.