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短文改错： During the weekend I traveled by the air for the first time in my life. I usual usually travel by train or bus. It’s both cheaper and safe. But to fly in the sky was something safer new to me. At the end I felt a little nervous. But very soon I became exciting when I beginning/start excited found me high up in the sky among the clouds. I also found that mountains, fields, myself river and so on were interestingly small. I enjoy the frightening and comfortable rivers enjoyed but journey very much. After all, it is more interesting ∧take a plane than to take a car. to 书面表达： One possible version, It is difficult to imagine what life would be like without water. Water is very important to all living things. There would be no life without water. Water shortage has become a serious problem. One reason for this is that the growing population and the development of industry and agriculture need much more water. Another is that water is being wasted in some areas. Therefore, measures must be taken to solve this problem. First of all, we must make good use of water and avoid polluting it. In addition, we can get useful water through purifying rain water or sea water. 附：听力录音材料 Text 1 W: I telephoned to see if you’d like to go to the library this afternoon. M: I’d love to, but I just broke my glasses and I have to get another pair before the shop closes. Text 2 W: Excuse me. I was told I could find Dr. Johnson here. M: And you have. Text 3 W: I really enjoyed the tea we tasted yesterday. How did you find it? M: Better than expected. But for that price, it should have been better. Text 4 M: I’d like some tickets for tomorrow’s concert. W: Tickets for the concert are $8 for adults, half price for children. M: All right. I’d like three tickets for adults and two tickets for children, please. Text 5 M: I want to buy a present for my brother. He is 18. Do you have anything special? W: The latest mobile phone would be a better choice for a teenager, I think. M: That’s a good idea. Please show me some. W: This way, please. Text 6 W: Do you know where Tom is, Sam? M: Sorry, I don’t know. W: Oh, my God! M: What’s the matter? W: He is supposed to be at the meeting a quarter later. But I can’t find him anywhere. M: Oh, I remember something. John told me that Tom went out for lunch at about a quarter to 2 and would not come back until 3:30. W: Then he will be late for the meeting. M: What’s the time now? W: 3:00. M: Don’t worry. I’ll call him. Text 7 M: Hi, Susan. I would like to take a train from Detroit to Houston this Autumn. Do you know if there is a nonstop train? W: I’m afraid not. You’ll have to change trains in Chicago as well as in San Antonio, Texas. M: When does the train to Chicago leave? W: Well, you would leave Detroit at about 7:00 a.m., arrive in Chicago around noon, change trains there and leave at 1:45 p.m. Then you would go to San Antonio, Texas, where there is another train from San Antonio to Houston. M: Do you know how much the ticket costs? W: I’m not sure. You can check it on the Internet. M: Thanks a lot. I’ll check it later. W: You’re welcome. But may I ask why you would rather take a train instead of going by air? M: Because I can see the countryside as much as possible as I go across USA. W: But the plane is faster and more comfortable. M: Well, you know, I’m not in a hurry. Text 8 M: Can I help you, madam? W: I’m looking for a pair of shoes for my grandson. But I don’t know what size he wears. M: It doesn’t matter. I’ll help you. Can you tell me how old he is? W: He’s eight, but I’m afraid you can’t help me, because he is taller than other boys as old as he. M: That’s easy. You can take size 9 and let him try on. Should they not fit him well, just bring the shoes here, and I’ll change a pair for you. W: That’s great. It’s so kind of you to think so much of me. M: Well, what color do you want? W: Any color will do. Any color is right for a child. M: How about this pair? They look nice. W: Yes, you are right. I’ll take them. How much do they cost? M: Thirty-five dollars. W: Here is a one-hundred note. M: Here is your change. W: Thank you for your help. M: You are welcome. Text 9 W: Are you going somewhere for your vacation? M: Yes, I’m making plans for a tour. W: That’ll be lovely. Where are you going? M: I start out from Long Island this Friday. I’ve planned a four-day drive to Salt Lake City, where I’ll join my brother and my family for his fortieth birthday. W: Well, you’ve got to prepare lots of food and a sleeping bag then? M: Oh, no. I’ll spend the nights in hotels and enjoy local food as I pass by. How does it sound? W: It sounds good, you can do a lot of sightseeing, too. M: Yes, I’ll take my time. And I’ll go to Disneyland. W: So, you’re going to have a nice vacation. Text 10 Each morning, Billy leaves the house at 5:15 to go to the corner where the newspapers are. The newspapers were delivered to the corner by truck at midnight. In the winter it is still dark when he gets up, but during the rest of the year it is light. Billy must deliver the newspapers to the houses of people on his route in all kinds of weather. He tries to put each paper on the place where it will be protected from wind and rain or snow. His customers think he does a good job. Sometimes they give him tips. Billy earns about $70 per month, and he is saving some of the money to go to college. He spends the rest on records and clothes. Once a month, he has to collect money from his customers. Since many of them work during the day, Billy has to collect the money at night. Billy has seventy customers now, but he hopes to get more soon. Someday, if he gets many more customers, Billy might win a prize for being an outstanding newspaper boy. He wants to win a trip to Europe, but he will be happier if he wins a new bicycle. (责任编辑：admin) |