W: Very well. My teacher thinks I’m making progress, and I find the lessons well worth the time and

trouble. Text 5

M: I think we should replace that old typewriter. W: Why not the typist? Text 6

M: So tell me, Loni, is Harry ready for his trip? W: Yeah, he has finished packing this evening. M: Where is he now? W: Out with some friends.

M: Well, we have to go to the airport at six tomorrow morning, so… Hey, what’s the matter? W: Jack, I’m a little nervous about Harry’s trip to Japan…I mean Japan is so far away. M: Come on, honey, he’s 22 years old. He’s got a great job, and he speaks a little Japanese. I’m

sure he’s going to have a great time. W: But we won’t see him for one year!

M: Don’t worry. The time will probably pass very quickly. Text 7

M: Is there anywhere you’d like to go this weekend? W: Nowhere in particular. Do you have anything in mind?

M: Well, John and I are going up north. Would you like to join us? We’re going to stay at Mary White’s. W: Is there enough room for everybody? M: Sure, there’s plenty of room.

W: In that case, I’d love to. Thank you very much for the invitation, Bob. M: We’ll start tomorrow first thing. How’s that?

W: I am starting to feel excited about going. What should we wear? M: Bring warm clothes. W: Anything else?

M: Not really. Maybe a camera if you’re interested in taking some photos. Text 8

W: Robert, you play the guitar, don’t you?

M: I used to. But I haven’t played it for quite some time. I don’t really have time these days with

all my studies. Why do you ask?

W: I’m trying to organize a group to play at some parties on weekends. We still need a guitar player.

M: Well, I don’t know. But your idea sounds fun to me.

W: Oh, it will be. I’m more or less in charge of things, so if you want to give it a try, you’re

in. It’s as easy as that. Besides, it’s a great chance to get out and meet people.

M: But I told you I haven’t practiced for a long time. I don’t know if I remember any songs I used

to play.

W: Don’t worry about it. I just thought I’d ask you to try and join us sometime when we were practicing.

We’ll be practicing for a few months before we give performances. M: OK, I’ll have a try.

W: I’m sure you can do it. And it will be fun, too. Text 9

W: Hey! You’ve got a new television.

M: Yeah! It was sent here yesterday. What do you think of it? W: It’s huge. It almost takes up the entire side of the room. M: I know. But you don’t think it’s too big, do you?

W: I didn’t say that. I mean, if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV, by the way? M: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didn’t work well. I thought I can afford

it; why not get a new one? W: It must have been expensive.

M: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50 percent off 2,400 dollars. W: What? You spent 1,200 dollars on a TV? Did you think you watch TV that often?

M: Well, I don’t. Do you think I should return it? If I do it within a week, I can get my money back. W: Honestly, I think you should. That’s too much money for a television. M: I think you are right. Text 10

In most countries like China, the government provides free education for children because it knows that educated citizens can make more contributions to the country. Most countries also have private education. This means that parents can pay to send their children to certain schools. Other people think that private schools give some children an unfair advantage over other children. It is a fact that most students go to public schools. However, in recent years, private schools have become more and more popular. Many teachers want to work in private schools because they are well-paid there. What’s more, the facilities in some private schools are better than those in public schools. Therefore, there will be a competition between the two kinds of schools. Parents welcome this competition because they think it is useful for their children. They hope their children can be educated well and they

may pay less at the same time. What are the children’s opinions? Well, they also have different opinions.

Some say they feel good at public school while some others say the burden is heavy there.

高考模拟英语试卷

第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）

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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman doing?

A. Singing a song B. Listening to music C. Reading a book 2. What day is it tomorrow?

A. Wednesday B. Thursday C. Friday 3. What will the weather be like this afternoon?

A. Snowy B. Rainy C. Cloudy 4. What did Alice do this afternoon?

A. She went boating with Ted. B. She saw a movie with Mike. C. She waited for Mike for a long time.

5. What is the man’s plan for the day after tomorrow?

A. To stay at home. B. To go to the airport. C. To go on a picnic. 第二节（共15题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答6、7题

6. Why won’t the man wash his car today?

A. Because it will rain this afternoon. B. Because he has something else to do. C. Because he needs to use it this afternoon. 7. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Go shopping downtown with John. B. Buy a present for Lily online. C. Go shopping tomorrow. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What does the woman most probably think of the pictures?

A. They are terrible. B. They are not special. C. They are great. 9. What does the man’s father do？

A. He is a writer. B. He is a photographer. C. He is a guide.