江西省南昌市2014届高三英语第二次模拟测试试卷及答案
2014年南昌市高三第二次模拟测试卷
英 语
第Ⅰ卷 （三部分，共115分）
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，你将有两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，每题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一小题，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秒种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. What sport does the man like best?
A. Swimming. B. Tennis. C. Skating.
2. Where are the speakers?
A. In a supermarket. B. In a post office. C. At a ticket office.
3. What is the man going to do?
A. To take a flight. B. To see a friend off. C. To make a telephone call.
4. What is the woman trying to do?
A. Get some small change.
B. Find a shopping center.
C. Find a parking center.
5. What does the woman suggest?
A. They come to work earlier.
B. They get more done.
C. They share one car to work.
第二节（共l5小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. Why does the man need his notebook?
A. To study about the show. B. To study the test. C. To write notes in.
7. When does the conversation take place?
A. Before the show. B. During the show C. After the show.
8. What will the two speakers do after the show?
A. Have dinner together. B. Go to the man’s home C. Go to the woman’s home.
听第 7段材料,回答第 9至11题。
9. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Asian countries. B. Honk Kong Disneyland. C. The man’s journey.
10. What was the weather like when Mr. Wood went to the Lontan Temple Fair?
A. Cold B. Warm. C. Snowy.
11. How does the woman feel when she learned about the man’s experience?
A. She feels happy for that. B. She admires him C. She can’t believe it.
听第 8段材料,回答第 12至 14题
12. Why does the woman hesitate at first?
A. Because modern art is new to her.
B. Because she is busy with her final paper.
C. Because the exhibit is different from studying.
13. Which city will the art exhibit go to next?
A. New York. B. Chicago. C. San Francisco.
14. What will they probably do after going to the modern art museum?
A. Go back home. B. Visit another museum. C. Have something to eat.
听第 9段材料, 回答第 15至 18题。
15. Where does the man want to go?
A. To a lecture. B. To a concert. C. To a movie.
16. What is the problem with taking the shuttle bus？
A. The bus doesn’t go directly to the Music Building.
B. The bus goes slowly to the Music Building.
C. The bus will not come for a while
17. What does the man finally decide to do?
A. Walk. B. Wait for the bus. C. Think of another plan.
听第 10段材料, 回答第 18至 20题。
18. What activity is for children below 8?
A. Swimming. B. Singing. C. Diving.
19. What is offered during nights?
A. Magic shows. B. Tennis matches. C. Water-skiing activities.
20. Who is the speech intended for?
A. Travelers. B. Teachers. C. Coaches.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题一份，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选择，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. It’s great news for the driver that running a yellow light no longer results in 6-point punishment.
A. / ; the B. / ; a C. a ; the D. a ; a
22. We are now in the age of great changes. Everything sometimes before it is felt.
A. change B. had changed C. has changed D. changed
23. In the darkness, she felt , but when she turned around, nobody was there.
A. to follow B. following C. being followed D. to be followed
24. My own handwriting style is different from of my friend’s.
A. it B. that C. this D. one
25. I am doing a job I have to do the same thing day after day. It’s just boring.
A. where B. which C. what D. as
26. — — Do you have the time? I’ve got something to tell you.
— — Ok, you make your story short.
A. now that B. so long as C. even if D. in case
27. In my opinion, taking cellphones with the students should not be banned, but to certain areas.
A. to limit B. limiting C. limited D. to be limited
28. These days strange things happen in the small village, which causes a panic among the villagers.
A. rarely B. typically C. gradually D. frequently
29. Be ! You can’t expect me to finish all this work in so little time.
A. reasonable B. confident C. creative D. grateful
30. — — Did Jenny return early last night?
— — Exactly. It was not yet nine o’clock she arrived home.
A. before B. until C. that D. when
31. I to my cousin’s birthday party last night, but I was not available.
A. went B. had gone C. would go D. would have gone
32. The total darkness made it impossible to what the notice said.
A. make out B. point out C. come out D. pick out
33. Nowhere else, as Tim said, expect the small garden in the backyard after school.
A. would he go B. he did go C. had he gone D. he has gone
34. — — Will you be available at three o’clock tomorrow afternoon?
— — No. I a lecture then.
A. are attending B. will have attended C. will attend D. will be attending
35. — — I can hardly make myself understood in Chinese. Would you please give me some help?
— — . We are trying to help you.
A. Take your time B. Take it away C. Take it easy D. Take it over
笫二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Tom lost his arms in an accident that cost his father’s life. Since then, he had to 36 on the arms of his younger brother. To take care of him, his younger brother became his 37 , never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his 38 , he was completely unable to do anything in his life.
As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his younger brother wanted to live 39 from Tom , living his own life , as many normal people do . So Tom was 40 and didn’t know what to do .
A similar misfortune 41 a girl, too. One night her mother, who suffered from mental illness , 42 . So her father went out looking for her mother, 43 the girl alone at home. She tried to prepare meals for her parents , only to overturn the kerosene light(煤油灯) on the stove , 44 in a fire which took her hands away.
Though her elder sister who was studying in another city , showed her 45 to take care of her , she was determined to be completely 46 . At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. Once she wrote the following in her composition :”I am lucky. Though I lost my 47 , I still have legs; I am lucky. Though my wings are broken , my heart can still 48 .”
One day, the boy and the girl both 49 on a TV show. The boy told the host about his uncertain future at being left on his own while the girl was full of 50 for her life. They both were asked to write something on a piece of paper with their toes. The boy wrote: My younger brother’s arms are my arms; 51 the girl wrote: Broken wings , flying heart . They had both endured the same 52 , but their different 53 determined the nature of their lives. It is true that life is unpredictable. Disasters can strike at any time. How you handle misfortune when 54 with it is the true test of your character. If you decide to be 55 , the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.
36. A. focus B. depend C. fix D. take
37. A. shadow B. example C. sample D. leader
38. A. fingers B. hands C. toes D. fists
39. A. naturally B. happily C. equally D. separately
40. A. heart-broken B. encouraged C. inspired D. warm-hearted
41. A. applied B. possessed C. struck D. showed
42. A. changed B. worked C. declined D. disappeared
43. A. leaving B. allowing C. suggesting D. begging
44. A. bringing B. taking C. resulting D. coming
45. A. purpose B. strength C. talent D. willingness
46. A. cautious B. independent C. perfect D. helpful
47. A. arms B. feet C. eyes D. ears
48. A. fly B. hold C. develop D. survive
49. A. performed B. appeared C. played D. directed
50. A. attention B. doubt C. regret D. enthusiasm
51. A. before B. unless C. while D. though
52. A. complaint B. failure C. misfortune D. success
53. A. opportunities B. attitudes C. conditions D. advantages
54. A. put B. shared C. kept D. faced
55. A. strong B. curious C. valuable D. practical
笫三部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每小题2分，满分40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
Zoe Chambers was a successful PR(Public Relations) consultant and life was going well—she had a great job, a beautiful life in London. Then one evening in June last year, she received a text message telling her she was out of work. “The first two weeks were the most difficult to live through,” she said. “After everything I’d done for the company, they dismiss me by text! I was so angry and I just didn’t feel like looking for another job. I hated everything about the city and my life.”
Then, Zoe received an invitation from an old school friend, Kathy, to come and stay. Kathy and her husband, Huw, had just bought a farm in north west Wales. Zoe jumped at the chance to spend a weekend away from London, and now, then months later, she is still on the farm.
“The moment I arrived at Kathy’s farm, I loved it and I knew I wanted to stay.” said Zoe. “Everything about my past life suddenly seemed meaningless.”
Zoe has been working on the farm since October of last year and says she has no regrets. “It’s a hard life, physically very tiring.” she says. “In London I was stressed and often mentally exhausted. But this is a good, healthy tiredness. Here, all I need to put me in a good mood is a hot bath and on of Kathy’s wonderful dinners.”
Zoe says she has never bored on the farm. Every day brings a new experience. Kathy has been teaching her how to ride a horse and she has learnt to drive a tractor. Since Christmas, she has been helping with the lambing-watching a lamb being born is unbelievable. She says, “It’s one of the most moving experiences I’ve ever had. I could never go back to city life now ”
56. According to the author, Zoe lived a _____ life as a PE consultant in London.
A. boring B. meaningless C. tough D. satisfying
57. The most important reason why Zoe went to visit Kathy’s farm is that__________.
A. Zoe got tired of the city life B. Kathy persuaded her to do so
C. Zoe lost her job as a PR consultant D. Zoe loved Wales more than London
58. How does Zoe feel about the country life according to the passage?
A. Tiresome and troublesome. B. Romantic and peaceful.
C. Mentally exhausting but healthy D. Physically tiring but rewarding
59. It is stated in the passage that ________.
A. Zoe went to the farm to start a new life
B. Zoe failed to find another job in London
C. Kathy was Zoe’s friend from work
D. watching a lamb being born touched Zoe’s heart
60. Which of the following is closest to the main idea of the passage?
A. Kill two birds with one stone. B. A misfortune may turn out a blessing.
C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
B
In summer, some people avoid outdoor activities because they don’t want to get hot and sticky or sun burnt. Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which don’t involve breaking sweat.
River rafting
Hot summer weather and cool water—what a perfect match! River rafting can be both scenic and exciting. When the raft follows a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting. And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline(肾上腺素). Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste best when you are starving.
Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges.
Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreens; and bring lots of water.
Caving
People say that the only naturally air- conditioned place in summer is a big cave. It is true. Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat. Now it’s time to wear a lamp on your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness. Exploring unknown cavers and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling. Plus, caving can be a very healthy sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus.
Where to find: caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers.
Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration(脱水); and wear strong and not easily damaged hiking boots.
Coastal walking/ cycling and beach activities
For those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer. With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline. If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball. It’s a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass.
Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chaoyang Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in Wuhan.
Tips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water.
61. What does the underlined words “old hat” in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Out of fashion. B. Out of the way
C. A particular fashion D. A unique style.
62. If you love river rafting trips, you can_________.
A. go to the beach B. explore caves
C. do some outdoor activities D. drift the boat downstream
63. What is specially needed to explore caves?
A. An oxygen spa. B. A professional caver C. A lamp D. A helmet
64. Helen lives in a big city, where is the best place for her to spend weekends?
A. A riverbank B. Underground rivers.
C. An urban artificial beach D. Mountainous areas
C
More and more people come to realize that negative self talk and negative energy can affect in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind, which will help with positive self talk by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You can get that by adding some elements to your life.
Listening to music that not only has a pleasant melody, but an uplifting message, can be great for developing positive self talk. Have you ever had a song “stuck in your head” for a few hours or days, the lyrics repeating themselves in your mind? If those lyrics were positive and inspirational, that would be a good thing. It’s a much better mental soundtrack to have than a running stream of complaints, criticisms of self-limiting thoughts, or even songs that had more depressing or sad lyrics.
Books on strength, personal power, enlightenment, or self help can be good resources to help you change your outlook and the things you say to yourself. Rather than bringing habitual self-defeating thoughts, you can find yourself thinking of new can- do concepts when times get tough.
One of the most important ways you can get and keep positive energy in your life is with the company you keep. Do your friends uplift you, or bring you down? Are they critical, or approving? Ideal friendships provide support when you’re down, fun when you’re up, wisdom when you’re lost. Good friends can inspire you to reach greater heights, and see your strengths even when you don’t always. Pay attention to how your friends make you feel, and if they’re less than supportive, start putting your energy and time toward people who are better suited to be your friends.
In addition, positive affirmations(肯定) can certainly change your self talk from negative to positive. Now, why not begin working positive affirmations into your life in some creative ways?
65. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Adding some colorful elements to your life.
B. Changing your self talk with positive affirmations.
C. Getting positive energy from the company you keep.
D. Reducing stress by surrounding yourself with positive energy.
66. How many ways does the author suggest to maintain a positive frame of mind?
A. Three B. Four C. Five D. Six
67. If you have something “stuck in your head”, you’ll probably______________.
A. be developing positive self-talk
B. regard the lyrics of a song as positive
C. keep thinking of this thing all the time
D. keep singing the same song for a long time
68. According to the passage, your best company should be those who__________.
A. uplift you or bring you down
B. are supportive when you’re depressed
C. provide fun when you’re depressed
D. encourage you to do things better
69. What will probably be talked about in the following paragragh?
A. Some great ways of making great friends.
B. How negative self talk influences a person.
C. Some creative ways of practicing affirmation.
D. How positive self talk reduces stress in one’s life.
D
Teachers say the digital age has had a good influence—and a not- so- good influence- on this generation of American teenagers. More than 2,000 middle and high school teachers took an online survey. Researchers also spoke with teachers in focus groups.
Three-quarters of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a positive effect on their students’ research habits and skills. But 87 percent agreed that these technologies are creating an “easily distracted generation with short attention spans.” And 64 percent said the technologies “ do more to distract students than to help them academically.” Many students think “ doing research” now means just doing a quick search on Google.
The Pew Internet Project did the survey with the College Board and the National Writing Project. Judy Buchanan is a deputy director of the National Writing Project and a co- author of the report. Ms. Buchanan says digital research tools are helping students learn more, and learn faster. “ Teachers really embrace(信奉) these tools because they are ways to make some of learning and engaging. Young people embrace these tools. And the goal is to really help them become creators of content, and meaningful content, and not just sort of consumers.”
But one problem the survey found is that many students are lacking in digital literacy. In other words, they trust too much of the information they find on the Internet. Judy Buchanan says these students have not developed the skills they need to judge the quality of online information.
“It’s just a lot to learn about how to distinguish credible sources. And it’s something that really has to be taught and paid attention to. It’s like everything else- in a world in which things can happen quickly, you really do need to have a way to step back, reflect and analyze the information you have. And teachers can do a lot to teach that.”
Another problem the survey found is blamed on something that might not seem like a problem at all: being able to quickly find information online. Teachers say the result is a reduction in the desire and ability of their students to work hard to find answers. They say students do not make enough use of printed books or research librarians.
Many teachers are also concerned that the Internet makes it easy for students to copy work done by others instead of using their own abilities.
70. It can be inferred from the passage that students __________.
A. think they just do a quick search on Google
B. are overly dependent on search engines
C. are making the best of printed books or research librarians
D. haven’t developed the abilities to judge the quality of online information
71. Most teachers think the digital search tools_________.
A. Draw away students’ mind
B. Help students judge the information precisely
C. Make students more hardworking
D. Help students learn more and faster
72. According to the last two paragraphs, what is the teachers’ biggest worry?
A. Teachers might lose their teaching job.
B. Teachers couldn’t do a lot to teach.
C. Students took too much time off to surf the Internet.
D. Students are ignoring resources around.
73. Judy Buchanan’s attitude towards the Internet and digital search tools is ________.
A. doubtful B. negative C. supportive D. indifferent
74. What a mainly discussed in the passage?
A. Impacts of the digital age on teens.
B. Conveniences of Google to teens.
C. Ways to take an online survey for teens.
D. Contributions of the Internet to teens.
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题 共35分）
第四部分：写作（前两节，满分35分）
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
阅读下面短文，并根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的字数要求）。
[1]An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to quit and live a more leisurely life with his family. He would miss the pay check, but he needed to retire. The employer was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He turned to shoddy(伪劣的）workmanship and used poor materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.
[2]When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the employer handed the front door key to carpenter. “This is your house,” he said, “my gift to you.” What a shock! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home he had built none too well.
[3]So it is with us. We build our lives in an inattentive way, reacting rather than acting, willing put up less than the best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock we look at the situation we have created and find that we are now living in the house we have built. If we had realized that we would have done it differently.
[4]Think of yourself as the carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board or make a wall. Build wisely. It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live it for day more, that day deserve to be lived graciously and with dignity.
[5]The plate on the wall says, “life is a do-it-yourself project.” Who could say it more clearly? Your life today is the result of your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and choices you make today.
76.Why didn’t the carpenter put his heart into work?(no more than 7 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
77.According to Paragraph 2, how did the carpenter feel at his employer’s words?(one word)
_______________________________________________________________________________
78.How could the carpenter have done if he had known the house he built was his own?(no more than 6 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
79.What’s the purpose of Paragraph 3?(no more than 12 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
80.What’s the main idea of the passage?(no more than 4 words)
_______________________________________________________________________________
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假如你是南昌市某中学高三年级的一名学生，2014年4月21下午，你所在班和本年级另一个班进行了一场篮球赛，请你就这场比赛用英语写一篇日记，日记内容包括：
1. 比赛的过程和结果
2. 在你看来比赛输赢的原因
3. 你对这次比赛的感想
注意：
1. 词数120左右
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
3. 不要在文章透露学校和个人真实信息
4. 文章开头已给出，不计入总词数
April 21, 2014, Monday
In order to release pressure from study and get some relaxation, our class played a basketball match with Class 1 Senior 3 this afternoon,……
2014 届 高 三 模 拟 测 试 卷
英语听力材料、参考答案及评分标准
第I卷（三部分，共115分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.C 10.A 11.B 12.A 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.C 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.A
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 单项填空(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
21.B 22.C 23.C 24.B 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.D 31.D 32.A 33.A 34.D 35.C
第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
36.B 37.A 38.C 39.D 40.A 41.C 42.D 43.A 44.C 45.D
46.B 47.A 48.A 49.B 50.D 51.C 52.C 53.B 54.D 55.A
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
56.D 57.C 58.D 59.D 60.B 61.A 62.D 63.B 64.C 65.A
66.D 67.B 68.C 69.D 70.C 71.B 72.A 73.D 74.C 75.A
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
76. Because he had decided to retire.
77. Regretful.
78. He would have built it wisely/differently.
79. To show we usually lead our life in an inattentive way.
80. Attitudes toward life.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
One possible version:
In order to release pressure from study and get some relaxation, our class played a basketball match with Class 1 Senior 3 this afternoon.
The match turned out to be tough, exciting and friendly as well. Players from both classes were trying very hard to win with their fellow students cheering them up at the top of their voices outside the court. It was really a close match. Our class had a narrow win by 56-53 at last.
I don’t think we had better players in our team, but I do believe that it was the team work we paid special attention to that helped us win. We deserved the victory!
It doesn’t matter which class won. What really counts is the enjoyment the match itself brought us and awareness of the significance of team work it promoted in us.
听力原文
Text 1
W: What kind of sports do you like?
M: I like almost all sports, especially skating and mountain climbing.
W: Cool! I like swimming and tennis.
Text 2
M: Hello. What’s the price of an airmail letter to the USA?
W: That’s twenty-four pence and it’s no difference in price whether it’s for the USA or anywhere else.
Text 3
W: Hey. Where are you?
M: In Changbei International Airport. My plane leaves in an hour.
W: What time do you expect to arrive?
M: Around 7 pm.
W: Ok. Ring me up when you arrive.
Text 4
W: Excuse me, sir. Do you have a change for a ten-dollar note? I need to pay the parking center.
M: I’m sorry, but I think you can get it through the money changer in the shopping center across the street.
Text 5
W: Good morning, Jack. You’re here early.
M: Hey, Sally. I like to come in early. I can really get a lot of work done when it’s quiet.
W: Me too. Hey, we should carpool, you know, drive to work together to save some gas.
M: Hmm, great idea. We’ll save money, too!
Text 6
M: Hi! Carol!
W: Hi, Bill! This should be a great show. Let’s go in.
M: Sure. Did you bring my notebook?
W: Your notebook? Oh dear! I completely forgot.
M: You forgot? But you promised! I need it to study for the test. Oh, I knew I never should have asked you to do it.
W: Calm down, Bill. I just forgot. Look, after the show, we can drive by the house and pick it up.
M: It’s pretty far out of the way, but I guess we’ll have to.
W: Don’t worry. I’ll take you out to dinner tomorrow and make it up to you.
M: Well, OK.
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W: Hello, Mr. Wood. Where have you been these days?
M: Oh, I made a journey to some Asian countries, for example, China, India, Singapore and Indonesia.
W: Then you must have had a good time.
M: Of course. I especially enjoyed myself in China, for when I arrived there, China was celebrating the Spring Festival.
W: Does China celebrate the Spring Festival in a variety of ways?
M: You’re right. On a cold winter morning I went to the Longtan Temple Fair held in a city park with my family. I spent the day eating local foods, watching traditional performances and, most importantly, sharing happiness with my family members. During my stay in Hong Kong, I also visited the Hong Kong Disneyland. What a lot of people there were!
W: How I envy you!
M: I am sure you will one day take the same journey.
W: Yes, I’m looking forward to that.
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M: Hi, Cindy. I’ve got two tickets for the new modern art exhibit downtown. Do you want to go with me? I know you have finished your final paper.
W: But I don’t know anything about modern art, and I’m no artist.
M: You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy a good art show! Besides, at least it’s something different from studying.
W: You’re right. Have you seen this exhibit yet?
M: No, but I’ve heard that it’s great. The exhibit was in New York last summer and in Chicago after that. And next week it will go to San Francisco.
W: Oh. Well, it ought to be good then.
M: And, besides, next door to the modern art museum is a new Asian art museum. So we could hit both of them if you’re up for it.
W: OK. You’ve talked me into it. Do you want to go this afternoon?
M: If you have time. I’m ready.
W: OK. Let’s meet after lunch. I’m starving now. I’ve got to go back home first.
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M: Can you tell me how to get to the Music Building from here? I have a lecture to attend there.
W: Oh, are you new here?
M: Yes, I just got here last night.
W: Well, to go to the Music Building, you have two choices. If you want to go right now, you can walk straight down this street until you’re past a post office, and then turn right. The Music Building will be straight ahead.
M: How long will it take to get there?
W: About twenty minutes.
M: What’s my other choice?
W: If you don’t mind waiting around for a while, you can take the shuttle bus. The bus only takes about five minutes to get there.
M: But I have to wait for the bus?
W: That’s right.
M: Well, I guess I might as well walk.
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