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2024-2025 學年高二上學期期末考試
英語試題
第一部分聽力（共兩節, 滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分7.5分）
聽下面 5 段對話。每段對話后有一個小題, 從題中所給的 A、B、C 三個選項中選出最佳選項, 聽完每段對話后, 你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. When will the man’s mother probably arrive
A. At 4:30 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
2. What does the man mean
A. He doesn’t have time now.
B. He will answer the phone at once.
C. He doesn’t want to talk with Mr Miller.
3. What does the man want to be after graduation
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.
4. Where is Mr David now
A. In the office. B. On his way to office. C. At home.
5. What is the man doing
A. Making a phone call. B. Making a report. C. Making a visit.
第二節（共 15 小題; 每小題 1.5 分, 滿分 22.5 分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前, 你將有時間閱讀各個小題, 每小題5秒鐘; 聽完后, 各小題將給出5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料, 回答第6、7題。
6. How will the speakers go to the West Lake
A. By bike. B. By train. C. By car.
7. When will the speakers meet
A. At 4:30. B. At 3:30. C. At 4:00.
聽第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 10題。
8. Where are the two speakers
A. On a bus. B. At a bus station. C. In a shopping district.
9. What’s the largest building on the left
A. A bank. B. A store. C. A theater.
10. What can we learn from the conversation
A. A hotel is beside the theatre.
B. The man wants to buy some food.
C. The post office is just on the corner.
聽第8段材料, 回答第11至13題。
11. When did the woman join the swimming club
A. After her oldest child was born.
B. About five years ago.
C. After her winning prizes.
12. What else does the woman do every day besides swimming
A. Take part in club activities.
B. Do all the housework.
C. Take care of the children.
13. What does the woman’s husband think of her swimming
A. He gives support to her.
B. He wants her to give it up.
C. He suggests she practise more.
聽第9段材料, 回答第14至17題。
14. Where is the man probably
A. In a taxi. B. On a bus. C. At the airport.
15. When will the speakers’ flight leave
A. In 20 minutes. B. In 40 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
16. Who are the speakers going to visit
A. Their friends. B. The man’s parents. C. The woman’s parents.
17. How is the woman feeling
A. Angry. B. Worried. C. Excited.
聽第10段材料, 回答第18至20題。
18. How many readers does this magazine have in North America
A. About 30 million. B. About 40 million. C. About 45 million.
19. When was the first Time magazine issued
A. In 1923. B. In 1933. C. In 2003.
20. What can we learn about the magazine
A. It is partly aimed at man.
B. Its readers are becoming less and less.
C. Its profit has greatly increased since its beginning.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節, 滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題; 每小題2.5分, 滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Lexington High School
summer session (June 12-July 26)
Morning sessions:
Section A: 8:10-9:10 Section B: 9:20-10:20
Section C: 10:40-11:40 Section D: 11:50-12:50
Afternoon sports: 2:00-3:30
American Sign Language (ASL)
It is thrilling to introduce ASL to our Lexington community with the arrival of our instructor, Mr. Wilson. In this course, students will learn the essential signs of alphabet(字母表) finger-spelling and various categories of vocabulary including family signs, WH-Questions and directional signs. Additionally, students will gain insights into the distinctions between the hearing and the deaf communities.
Grades: 9-10 Section C Cost: $290
Baseball Camp
The camp is designed to instruct campers in the fundamental skills of ball pitching, batting, catching, striking in a group setting. Campers will also have the opportunity to engage in competitive yet entertaining games that will improve skills and strategies.
It will be scheduled for four Sundays: June 23, July 7, July 14, and July 21.
Grades: 9-11 Section A Cost: $260
English Skills for High School
This class is designed to enhance high school students’ English proficiency with flexible instruction and different schedules. In this class, we will read Madeleine L’Engle’s fantastic novel A Wrinkle in Time, we will craft our own imaginative narratives, and we will strengthen the core English skills that are crucial for high school students.
Grades: 10-12 Section B Cost: $230 Book fee: $20
Computer Skills Training
This course is an expansive exploration into the field of computer science, covering a variety of subjects including problem-solving, programming, physical computing, user-centered design and data analysis. Students will be motivated to create their own websites, apps, animations, games, and so on. Prior experience of block coding(編碼) is suggested for students enrolling in this course.
Grades: 11-12 Section D Cost: $240 Book fee: $30
21. What will Mr. Wilson instruct students to do
A. Create websites, apps and games. B. Learn a language for the deaf.
C. Enhance their core English skills. D. Practice fundamental baseball skills.
22. Which of the following time is appropriate for those with a passion for literature
A. 8:10-9:10. B. 9:20-10:20. C. 10:40-11:40. D. 11:50-12:50.
23. What is the total cost for a student to enroll in a computer science course
A. $240. B. $260. C. $270. D. $290.
B
Cai Lei, former vice-president of JD Group, reveals how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis (診斷) set him on the path to find a cure.
Born to a farmer’s family in 1978, Cai has been deeply influenced by his father’s idea that “one has to fight for himself”. Since primary school, he has been getting up before 5 am to run and study English. At 29, Cai became chief tax manager in Vanke Co. In 2011, he joined JD Group, where he led his team to develop the first electronic invoice (發票) in China. Wherever he worked, he always tried his best to create new value.
Diagnosed with ALS in 2019, he would have only two to five years to live. ALS is usually caused by the gradual death of motor neurons (神經元), which makes normally easy movements like drinking water, eating, going to the bathroom, and speaking impossible. Finally, patients will completely rely on machines and others’ help to survive. So far, only two medicines are available to treat ALS, but they can at most extend patients’ life for several months without improving their living quality.
To develop effective drugs is the only way to save ALS patients. However, the intense effort required, which is unprofitable for so rare an illness, makes it a mission almost impossible. It usually takes 10-15 years to complete the research cycle for a new drug and the cost is $1-3billion. Take Alzheimer’s disease for example. Between 2000 and 2017, investment in new drugs for this more common disease was over $600 billion, and 99.6% of the research on more than 300 drugs failed.
Cai decided to take matters into his own hands. He started his own medical technology company, built his own research team, and volunteered to try more than 30 new medicines which all failed. However, he has decided that even if all efforts prove fruitless, he will continue. To shoot the last bullet, he has decided to donate his brain and spinal cord for scientific research. He will not die for nothing.
24. What kind of person is Cai Lei
A. Extremely ambitious and well-mannered. B. Quite reliable and clear-headed.
C. Highly motivated and strong-willed. D. Well informed and warm-hearted.
25. What might happen to people diagnosed with ALS
A. Maintaining a normal life by taking medicines.
B. Losing the ability to think and speak normally.
C. Needing external assistance to survive in the end.
D. Dying within months of a confirmed diagnosis.
26. Why is Alzheimer’s disease mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To prove Alzheimer to be a common disease.
B. To talk about the severity of Alzheimer.
C. To ask for more investment in the research on ALS.
D. To explain the difficulty of finding a cure for ALS.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A man who never gives in B. Joint efforts to fight ALS
C. ASL, a rare deadly disease D. Suffering of a man with ALS
C
The Ig Nobel Prizes, established in 1991, are an amusing alternative to the distinguished Nobel Prizes, honoring research that “makes people laugh, then think”. The name is a clever wordplay on “ignoble”, meaning something lacking honor, reflecting the humorous and unconventional nature of the discoveries. However, beneath the foolishness often lies great scientific value, showing that curiosity can lead to significant understanding, even from seemingly insignificant questions.
The prizes draw attention to a range of odd but fascinating studies. In 2024, some researchers were awarded for demonstrating that real plants can copy the appearance of artificial ones they are planted alongside, revealing the remarkable adaptability of nature. Another 2024 study demonstrated that dead fish can swim upstream by using energy from fast-moving water currents, which could inspire energy-efficient designs in engineering. Additionally, a probability experiment involving more than 350,000 coin throws revealed that a thrown coin is more likely to land on the side it started from, offering unexpected understanding into chance and probability.
In previous years, similarly quirky studies have been honored. In 2004, one of the Ig Nobel Prizes was awarded to Jillian Clarke. She investigated the scientific soundness of the “five-second rule”, a popular belief that food dropped on the floor is still safe to eat if picked up within five seconds. Some 2006 Ig Nobel Prize winners found that female malaria mosquitoes (蚊子) are equally attracted to the smell of human feet and Limburger cheese. This research, which won the Biology Prize, suggests that these odors could be used to develop innovative mosquito control methods.
Held annually in mid-September, around the time the real Nobel Prizes are announced, the Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is a unique mixture of humor and science, where real Nobel Prize winners present the awards. The event contains a number of running jokes, including Miss Sweetie Poo, a little girl who repeatedly cries out “Please stop, I’m bored”, if speakers go on too long. Paper airplanes are traditionally thrown by the audience, adding to the funny nature of the event.
28. What is the main purpose of the Ig Nobel Prizes
A. To compete with the traditional Nobel Prizes.
B. To honor significant breakthroughs in science.
C. To inspire discoveries with entertainment value
D. To recognize funny and thought-provoking research.
29. What does the study of coin throwing reveal
A. Possibility cannot be predicted with certainty.
B. Coins tend to land on the side they start from.
C. Human belief influences the probability of a result.
D. The end result is always uncertain, with a 50/50 chance.
30. What does the underlined word “quirky” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Boring or uninteresting. B. Standard or typical.
C. Unusual or unconventional. D. Disordered or unstructured.
31. Who presents the Ig Nobel Prizes to the winners
A. Real Nobel Prize winners. B. Scientists having a sense of humor.
C. Political or social celebrities. D. Ig Nobel Prize organizers.
D
In the U. S., people eat more protein than they need to, which might not be bad for human health, but does pose a problem for the country’s waterways. The nation’s wastewater is loaded with the leftovers (殘留物) from protein digestion: nitrogen (氮) compounds that can feed harmful algal blooms(藻華) and pollute the air and drinking water.
Maya Almaraz, a biogeochemist at the University of California, Davis, and her team wanted to see how much of this nitrogen entered into the U. S. wastewater system because of a protein-heavy diet. The researchers found that the majority of nitrogen pollution present in wastewater—some 67 to 100 precent—is a by-product of water people consume.
Once it enters the environment, the nitrogen can have a series of ecological impacts. It helps algae grow much faster than they would normally, which is harmful to humans, other animals and plants. And when the algae eventually die, the problem is not over. Microorganisms(微生物) that feed on dead algae use up the oxygen in the water, leading to “dead zones”, where many species simply cannot survive, in rivers, lakes and oceans.
Although it is possible to treat algal blooms, many of the current methods are not always effective at getting rid of all of the harmful growth. Some of these methods can even lead to additional pollution. So the best strategy for dealing with the effects of nitrogen pollution is prevention, says Patricia Glibert, an ocean scientist at the University of Maryland. Almaraz and her team suggest that controlling nitrogen pollution could be approached more quickly with a change in eating habits that could save billions of dollars in the long term.
32. Which aspect of Americans’ diet does Almaraz’s research focus on
A.Its amount. B. Its variety. C. Its make-up. D. Its effect.
33. What causes “dead zones” in the water
A. Death of lots of healthy algae.
B. No oxygen for many species.
C. Microorganisms’ over-consumption of nutrients.
D. Poisonous chemicals released by harmful algae.
34. What is the problem with current algal bloom treatment methods
A. They are too costly. B. They are time-consuming.
C. They may cause more pollution. D. They may kill all algae.
35. What does the text mainly tell us
A. Prevention is better than cure in treating air pollution.
B. Researchers find solutions to the wastewater problem.
C. It is high time to treat wild algae growth.
D. Eating too much protein harms the planet.
第二節（共 5 小題; 每小題 2.5 分, 滿分 12.5分）
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Loud noise can be very damaging to your hearing, whether it’s a loud burst or years of exposure. Approximately 15 percent of adults 18 years of age or older report some trouble hearing. ____36____ The good news is that taking action now may protect you from hearing loss later in life.
Get a baseline hearing test. Most people have never had a hearing test. ____37____ At your next physical, ask for a hearing test as part of your routine checkup. A hearing test gives your audiologist a baseline that they can compare with future results to monitor the progression of hearing loss.
____38____ While you are watching TV or using mobile devices, keep the volume at a comfortable level. It should be loud enough to make sure you can hear very well, but not so loud that when you leave the room, you can still hear it from another part of your home.
Wear protective hearing devices. Think ear protection before you’re exposed to any noisy environment, such as rock concerts or airports. When you are in a noisy environment, wear protective hearing devices such as earplugs or protective earphones. ____39____
Have proper earphones. If you often listen to music on earphones using a portable music or video device, it’s a good idea to have earphones that fit the unique shape of your ear canal, and block outside noise. ____40____
A. The risk rises as we age.
B. Monitor the volume of your devices.
C. However, it benefits you to go against that trend.
D. Meanwhile, you will find the sound truly superior.
E. You can find them at your local drugstore or music supply shop.
F. Think about buying appliances and devices that have low noise ratings.
G. You must do something to keep age-related hearing loss from getting worse.
第三部分語言運用（共兩節, 滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題; 每小題 1分, 滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文, 從每題所給的 A、B、C、D 四個選項中, 選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Lately, I have been struggling to connect with my dad because our conversations have seemed unimportant to him. In a half-hearted attempt to find something that ____41____ him, I pulled out my phone and showed him a few ____42____ of Jay, my new pet rabbit.
“Did Mom tell you I got a bunny ” I asked casually. But much to my amazement, my dad’s ____43____ were lifted. “A black bunny!” he called out, getting closer to ____44____ the photos. He wanted to know more. I hurried to find more photos, holding on to this ____45____ opportunity.
I shouldn’t be ____46____ that it was a bunny that broke through the ____47____ between my dad and me. Growing up, we never talked much. ____48____, our time together centered around animals, like catching crayfish at the river and caring for turtles and crabs. ____49____ animals has always been our thing.
A few months later, I came prepared with more photos and videos of Jay on my laptop so my dad could see them more _____50_____. I had been _____51_____ that his initial interest in Jay was a one-off event, but he _____52_____ up again when I showed him the new stuff.
Our affection for animals is the _____53_____ that connects us. There was no _____54_____ to start having deep conversations if that had never been our style, just finding _____55_____ together in a photo of a bunny was enough.
41. A. contradicts B. comforts C. interests D. instructs
42. A. gifts B. photos C. videos D. posters
43. A. hands B. arms C. fists D. spirits
44. A. select B. demonstrate C. examine D. deliver
45. A. unfinished B. unexpected C. unimportant D. unsuccessful
46. A. disappointed B. annoyed C. satisfied D. surprised
47. A. limit B. barrier C. discrimination D. conflict
48. A. Likewise B. Thus C. Besides D. Instead
49. A. Loving B. Releasing C. Monitoring D. Curing
50. A. safely B. elegantly C. patiently D. easily
51. A. pleased B. worried C. ashamed D. discouraged
52. A. cheered B. stood C. gave D. pulled
53. A. service B. evidence C. bond D. trend
54. A. need B. risk C. harm D. chance
55. A. superiority B. joy C. confidence D. fortune
第二節（共10小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文, 在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Shark's Fin (鰭) and Sichuan Pepper is a book on Chinese cuisine by British writer Fuchsia Dunlop, __56__ has spent about 15 years exploring China and its diverse food culture. The book __57__ (consist) of 16 chapters, each featuring a practical recipe. Dunlop explores Chinese food from the remote Gansu countryside __58__ the historic city of Yangzhou. Rather than __59__ (mere) presenting the food, she immerses herself in tasting it and, more importantly, investigating it.
From __60__ (amaze) to acceptance, Dunlop embarks on this food journey by learning to cook and trying different Chinese foods including sea cucumber and scorpion(蝎子), despite her usual dietary preferences.
This __61__ (remark) book provides an exciting journey changing from simple descriptions of Sichuan pepper to serious discussions on topics like animal cruelty related to expensive food such as shark's fin. Readers are also encouraged __62__ (appreciate) other aspects of life beyond food from the perspective of __63__ outsider.
Dunlop’s passion for Chinese cuisine is clear throughout her writing. She shows how westerners can set aside biases (偏見) and accept Chinese culture. This duality(雙重性) __64__ (reflect) in the book’s title: Sichuan pepper stands for everyday energy, while shark’s fin represents high-end luxury. This mix of daily life and a taste for luxury enriches Chinese cuisine, __65__ (leave) a lasting impression on readers.
第四部分 寫作（共兩節, 滿分40分）
第一節（滿分 15分）
假定你是李華，你所在的學校將舉行一次以人工智能為主題的英語演講比賽，請你寫一篇演講稿，內容包括：
1．人工智能技術的優點和缺點；
2．中學生如何合理使用人工智能技術。
注意：
1．寫作詞數應為80左右；
2．請在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students，
I am Li Hua. It’s my honor to share my perspective on the use of artificial intelligence.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you!
第二節（滿分25分）
閱讀下面材料, 根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段, 使之構成一篇完整的短文。
On a stormy night, Tom stood by the large window of the small roadside cafe, gazing at the pouring rain and sighing. A flash of lightning cut through the sky, followed by a thunderous boom that seemed to split the night. The sound of the storm kept reminding Tom of how unpredictable life could be.
When Tom attended school, he had dreamed of becoming a doctor to help others. But life took an unexpected turn. His mother was seriously ill. To take care of her and pay for her medical expenses, he had to give up his dream and worked at the cafe during the night shift. Every night, as he served customers and cleaned up, he couldn’t help but wonder what life would have been like if his mother hadn’t fallen ill.
As Tom was seated behind the counter, lost in thought about his life’s unexpected turns, suddenly a loud crash
broke the silence of the night. Driven by curiosity or perhaps a sense of urgency, Tom rushed out of the cafe with an umbrella. There, in the dim light cast by the cafe’s sign, he found a middle-aged man lying on the wet ground nearby with a motorcycle lying next to him, its engine silent.
Tom approached cautiously. The man was struggling to move, his face twisted in pain. Mud and rainwater stained his clothes, and one of his ankles appeared to be injured. Tom quickly helped the man sit up and leaned him against the cafe wall for support.
“Sir, are you okay ” Tom asked, his voice steady but filled with concern. The man groaned (呻吟) as his hand wrapped tightly around his ankle. “I think I twisted it in the fall,” he managed to say through gritted (咬緊的) teeth.
The rain continued to pour, making the situation even more miserable. Tom knew the poor man needed help and that he had to act fast.
注意：
1. 續寫詞數應為150左右；
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Putting the umbrella in the man’s hand, Tom dashed back to the cafe.________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Two days later, Tom received a card and a cheque from the man.___________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2024-2025 學年高二上學期期末考試
英語答案
第一部分 聽力（共兩節，滿分 30分）
1-5. CAABC 6-10 CACBA 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BBABC
第二部分：閱讀（共兩節，滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
21-23 BBC 24-27 CCDA 28-31 DBCA 32-35 DBCD
第二節（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
36-40 ACBED
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
41-45 CBDCB 46-50 DBDAD 51-55BACAB
第二節（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
56. who 57. consists 58. to 59. merely 60. amazement
61. remarkable 62. to appreciate 63. an 64. is reflected 65. leaving
第四部分 寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節 應用文寫作（滿分15分）
One possible version:
Dear teachers and fellow students，
I am Li Hua. It’s my honor to share my perspective on the use of artificial intelligence.
Generally speaking, there are numerous advantages to AI, such as processing information at a high speed and assisting us with complex tasks, which in turn, enhance our ability to learn and grow. Nevertheless, as we embrace these technological advances, it is crucial to be aware of the potential drawbacks. It may cause job losses as machines replace human labor in some fields. Moreover, over-reliance on AI might weaken our independent thinking and creativity.
For middle school students like us, we should use AI rationally. We can utilize educational apps as extra learning resources, but should not rely on them to complete our homework. AI should be viewed as a tool to assist our studies and life, rather than a substitute for our own efforts.
Thank you!
第二節 讀后續寫（滿分25分）
One possible version：
Putting the umbrella in the man’s hand, Tom dashed back to the cafe. He made an emergency call, providing the exact location of the accident and briefly describing the man’s situation. Then he grabbed an ice bag from the fridge and hurried back into the rain again. Gently, he applied the ice to the man’s swollen ankle, hoping to ease the swelling. To take the man’s mind off his pain, he began sharing stories about his own dream and the unexpected turn in his life. With Tom by his side, the man felt somewhat better. They both breathed a sigh of relief as the ambulance arrived, and the medical team carefully transported the man to safety.
Two days later, Tom received a card and a cheque from the man. Inside the card, the man wrote, “Thank you for your kindness and help. Hope the money can help you pursue your dream.” Holding the cheque in his hand, Tom felt tears of gratitude and joy welling up in his eyes. Never had he expected that his small act of kindness would bring him such an unexpected blessing. Through the experience, he came to understand that life is a journey filled with unexpected turns, but as long as you don’t give up, it will eventually lead to your destination.
聽力原文
Text 1
W: What time is your mother arriving
M: She plans to take the 4:30 bus which will get her here after dinner time.
Text 2
W: Sir, there’s a Mr Miller on the phone who wants to talk to you.
M: I’m busy at the moment. Can you ask him to call later
Text 3
W: I think I’d like to be a lawyer after graduation as the job sounds interesting. How about you
M: I wouldn’t want to be a lawyer. I prefer to be a teacher though my parents expect me to be a doctor.
Text 4
W: Good morning. I have an appointment with Mr. David at 11 o’clock.
M: Yes, he’s stuck in traffic. Please take a seat and he’ll be here as soon as possible.
Text 5
M: Good afternoon. I’m Smith Andrew. I have an appointment with Mrs Wang. Is she in
W: Yes, she is. She’s been waiting for you in her office. Please come in.
Text 6
W: Hey, Luke. I’m going to the West Lake with some of my classmates. Want to join us
M: Why not How are you planning to get there
W: They suggest taking the train and have a good view along the way but I prefer to drive there.
M: Do you have space for me
W: Sure. We only have three people so far.
M: When are we leaving
W: Friday, about 4:30. Shall I pick you up somewhere
M: Yes, please. We can meet at that time in front of the Towering Building.
W: OK. Then we can go to Joe’s place together to pick him up.
Text 7
M: Is this the shopping district
W: Yes, it is. There are a lot of stores, office buildings, and theaters near here.
M: What is the largest building on the left
W: That’s a department store. It sells clothing, furniture, food—almost everything.
M: That’s a beautiful theatre on the corner. What do all the signs in front of it mean
W: There’s a new play there tonight. The building next to the theatre is a hotel.
M: Is that the post office across the street
W: No, it’s just three blocks straight ahead.
Text 8
M: Mrs. Williams, have you been swimming for a long time
W: No, I started to get fit after my youngest child was born.
M: So when did you start taking it seriously
W: About five years ago. I joined the swimming club then, which really made me work at it.
M: And now, how often do you practise
W: Every day. But I can’t go regularly, as I have to make arrangements for the children to be looked after.
M: And what does your husband think about it
W: Oh, he thinks it’s great. He’s delighted that I’ve got something more interesting to think about than housework, and he’s proud of me for getting into the country team and winning prizes.
M: Well, thank you very much, Mrs. Williams.
Text 9
W: Have you arrived at the airport yet
M: No, I’ve just got in a taxi. I’ll be there in 20 minutes.
W: Well, our flight will leave in half an hour, so ask your driver to go faster.
M: He’s going as fast as he can.
W: What should l do if you don’t get here on time
M: Just go ahead without me.
W: But we’re going to visit your parents. Won’t it be strange if I turn up alone
M: No, they’ll probably laugh. They always say I need to have better timekeeping.
W: Are you sure
M: Yes, otherwise we’ll have to buy two extra tickets instead of one.
W: That makes sense. Well, I’ll hold on another 15 minutes, but then I’ll need to board.
M: Not a problem. I’ll message my parents and ask them to pick you up from the airport.
W: That would be great. I’ve never been to Edinburgh before. I’m a little bit uneasy about it.
M: It will be fine. See you soon.
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