2009年广东高考试卷,2009广东高考英语答案

1.2009年高考英语全国卷1 - 阅读理解A

2.2009届春季英语高考试卷答案

3.英语高考满分作文(带翻译）

4.2009广东高考英语听力材料

76. to

77. mean→meant

78. and→but

79. hold→held

80. turned the corner

81. √

82. going→go

83. here→there

84. hour→hours

85. were→was

2009年高考英语全国卷1 - 阅读理解A

　36. A。这个题目主要考察的是连词的用法。从题目我们可以看到，本文写的是《金银岛》的真实故事。而文章的开头第一句就说人们经常认为《金银岛》是Robert想象力的产物。如果人们经常的想法是正确的，那么我们就不用讲述这个“真实”的故事了。所以通过题目和文章的第一句我们就能判断出36题应该是转折的含义。而B中的Therefore表示“因此”，C中Besides表示“除了…之外，还有…”，D中Finally表示“最终”，只有A项However才是正确的答案。

37. D。Stevenson是苏格兰人，1881年回到苏格兰，那我们就可以得知在此之前他一定生活在国外，而且第二段最后一句中提到了他的太太和妻子，可以得知他不是一个人生活，所以可以排除A而选择D项abroad。这个单词在《新概念二册》的第4课中曾做过细致的讲解。

38. C。本题需要与下文内容结合来判断。他带着孩子和美国的妻子一定不是去开会和工作，也不能是写故事，只有度假最合乎逻辑。所以我们就自然而然判断出答案是holiday了。

39. A。本题是要我们确定孩子的名字，将后面一段读完就能发现孩子的名字叫Lloyd，答案位置出现在42题之前。本题考查的是同位语的理解，而在《新概念二册》的许多文章当中都出现了同位语的用法。

40. C。本句可理解为到山里去最常见的就是，因此应为take sb. out for a walk.

41. D。在天气变坏之前，这一家人一定是非常享受山村中惬意的生活，所以我们能确定不会是attempting（尝试），missing（想念，错过），planning（计划），只有D项符合题意。

42. B。被大雨困在屋子里对于一个孩子来说一定是一件很无聊的事情，这样我们就一下能选择出正确答案dull。

43. C。为了让孩子能高兴，Robert就让儿子do some drawing（画画）。看过下一段的第一句话本题的答案就能确定了。孩子拿着漂亮的地图给Robert看，那一定是他画的，而不能是cleaning（打扫），writing（写作），exercising（练习）。

44. B。Robert发现孩子在这个岛的中间位置画了一个大十字。本题考查的是近义词汇的辨析。doubted（怀疑），decided（决定），recognized（认出），都不能确切表达“注意到，发现”的含义，只有noticed（表示细节的注意）符合要求。本题考点的词汇辨析在《新概念二册》第26课和54课重点讲解过。

45. D。孩子画的是个岛屿，那么十字架一定是出现在岛屿上，故选择D。

46. B。提到treasure，在《新概念二册》第55课中讲到的就是迷失财宝的故事。埋藏在地下的秘密财宝的表达方式也正是buried treasure，所以相信学过新二的同学一定能一下就确定正确答案。而forgotten，discover和unexpected分别表示“被忘记的”，“被发现的”和“出乎意料的”，用在这里就不合适了。

47. A。本题用到的是一个固定搭配的短语see sth. in…，即“从…中发现，从…看到”。something of an adventure story可以理解为“一个冒险故事之类的东西”。Robert从儿子的画中看到了一个可以创造的寻找财宝的冒险故事。

48. C。根据47即可得出本题答案。

49. B。外面下着大雨，Robert坐在火炉边开始了他的故事的创作。既然是故事，就一定需要人物，而冒险故事中一定要有一个主人公作为英雄出现。本题通过四个名词的辨析，确定答案为hero（英雄、主人公）。

50. A。with the help of…为固定搭配结构“在…的帮助下”

51. C。Robert一直想写一个关于这样的人的故事。include sb. in a story可以表示“将某人包括于故事当中”。而praise（表扬），produce（制造），accept（接受）都不是正确答案。

52. D。表示顺承关系用Thus，因此Long John Silver带着木头假肢的人就产生了。

53. B。作品中人物的产生用born就可以。read“读”，hire“雇佣”，written“写”。

54. A。最后一个段落可以说是对文章的总结。在苏格兰度过的是下雨的时光，故本题答案即为rainy。

55. D。通过上文的讲述，我们知道Treasure Island是一个冒险故事。

金银岛的真实故事

一直以来金银岛都被认为是罗伯特。路易斯。斯蒂芬孙想象的产物。然而，近来的研究却发现了这项激动人心作品的真实故事。

斯蒂芬孙，一位苏格兰人，在国外居住多年。1881年，带着美国人妻子芬尼和儿子罗伊德，他回到苏格兰度假。

每天早上斯蒂芬孙都会带他们到山上散步，几天来他们一直都乐于此事，直到天气突然变糟。一直被大雨困在室内，罗伊德觉得日子极其乏味。为了使儿子快乐，罗伯特就让他画画。

一天早上，小男孩带着一幅有着岛屿的好看地图去找罗伯特。罗伯特发现小男孩在岛屿中间画了一个大十字。“那是什么？”他问道。“那是埋藏的宝藏。”小男孩说道。罗伯特突然间在儿子的画中看见某些类似冒险故事的东西。雨还在下，罗伯特坐在火堆旁写了一个故事。他把主人公塑造为一个就像罗伊德一样的12岁男孩，但是谁会成为海盗呢？

罗伯特有一个叫亨利的好友，靠着一个木制假肢行走。罗伯特一直想在故事中加一个这样的人。于是，隆。约翰。西尔万。有着木制假肢的海盗诞生了。

因此，多亏了在苏格兰9月的那场雨，一个有木制假肢的朋友，以及一个12岁男孩的想象力。我们有了一本英语中最伟大的冒险故事。

2009届春季英语高考试卷答案

I suddenly heard an elephant crying as though frightened. Looking down, I immediately recognized that something was wrong, and ran down to the edge of the near bank. There I saw Ma Shwe with her three month old calf struggling in the fastrising water, and it was a life and death struggle. Her calf was floating and screaming with fear. Ma Shwe was as near to the far bank as she could get, holding her whole body against the rushing water, and keeping the calf pressed against her huge body. Every now and then the rushing water would sweep the calf away.

突然，我听到一头大象发出惊恐的哭声，低头一看，我立刻意识到出了问题，便跑到附近的岸边。马瑞和她三个月大的小象在快速上涨的河水中挣扎，这是一场生死考验。小象在水面上漂浮着，发出恐惧的尖叫声。马瑞尽可能靠近远处的河岸，用全身抵住湍急的水流，让小象紧贴着她巨大的身体，小象随时都会被洪水卷走。

There was a sudden rise in the water and the calf was washed clean over the mother's body and was gone. Ma Shwe turned quickly to reach it and pressed the calf with her head and trunk against the rocky bank. Then with a huge effort, she picked it up in her trunk and tried until she was able to place it on a narrow shelf of rock.

河水突然上涨，小象从母亲身上冲走。马瑞迅速转身抓住了他，用她的头和象鼻护着小象顶住石岸。然后费了好大的劲把小象拖上象鼻，尽力放在一块狭窄的岩石上。

Just at this moment,she fell back into the river. If she were carried down, it would be certain death. I knew, as well as she did, that there was one spot where she could get up the bank, but it was on the other side from where she had put her calf.

就在这时，她掉进了河里。如果她被吞没，必死无疑。我和她都知道，只有一个地点可以上岸，但那在她刚才放小象的地方的对面。

While I was wondering what I could do next, I heard the sound of a mother's love. Ma Shwe had crossed the river and got up the bank and was making her way back as fast as she could, roaring all the time, but to her calf it was music.

正当我犹豫接下来应该做些什么的时候，我听到一种母爱的声音。马瑞穿过了河流爬到了岸上，正在以最快的速度返回，一路吼叫着，这对小象来说，就是一首音乐。

英语高考满分作文(带翻译）

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2009广东高考英语听力材料

2009年广东高考英语满分作文

Should tourists take photos with animals？

Koalas in wildlife parks can‘t fall asleep because tourists keep disturbing them. The movement is thinking to make the tourists’ behaviour illegal to protect the animals.

When people are visiting wildlife parks， they like to take photographs with animals. Reasons for this are varied. Some people may think taking photos with animals are funny in contrast with taking photos with other persons. Others may think that it will be an interesting experience to take photos with animals during their visit.

If I were an animal in the wildlife park， I would feel annoyed when people keep photographing with me. My life would be greatly influenced and I wouldn‘t feel happy at all！ I think I should have some private space and time to relax myself.

However， I don‘t agree if it is announced illegal to take photos with animals. Tourists pay for tickets to visit the wildlife park and it will be a pity for them if they can’t have a photo with an animal. Perhaps wildlife parks can set some special time， during which tourists can take photos with animals. It can both satisfy tourists and protect the animals.

2009年的年广东高考英语满分作文

游客应该给动物拍照吗？

考拉在野生动物公园不能入睡，因为他们令人不安的游客不断。不结盟运动思想，使游客的非法行为，以保护动物。

当人们正在访问的野生动物公园，他们喜欢与动物拍照留念。原因是多种多样的。一些人可能认为拍照与动物的有趣的对比拍照与其他人。其他人可能认为，这将是一个有趣的经验，与动物拍照访问期间。

如果我是一种动物的野生动物园，我会感到恼火的人不断拍照时，与我。我的生活将得到极大的影响，我不会感到高兴了！我想我应该有一些私人的空间和时间来放松消遣。

但是，我不同意，如果它是非法宣布采取与动物的照片。游客支付门票参观野生动物园，将是很可惜的，如果他们不能的照片，一种动物。也许野生动物公园可以设置一些特殊的时间，在此期间，游客可以与动物的照片。它既能满足游客和保护动物。

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假设你叫王明，昨天收到了笔友David的e-mail，得知他不久要到北京来学习中文。他想了解如何学好中文。请你用英文给他回复一封e-mail，介绍学习中文的体会和方法，提出你的建议，以及表达你帮助他学好中文的愿望。

英语作文网

Dear David,

I'm glad you'll come to Beijing to learn Chinese. Chinese is very useful, and many foreigners are learning it now. It's difficult for you because it's quite different from English. You have to remember as many Chinese words as possible. It's also important to do some reading and writing. You can watch TV and listen to the radio to practise your listening. Do your best to talk with people in Chinese. You can learn Chinese not only from books but also from people around you. If you have any questions, please ask me. I'm sure you'll learn Chinese well.

Hope to see you soon in Beijing.

Yours,

Wang Ming

亲爱的大卫,

我很高兴你要到北京去学习汉语。汉语是非常有用的,许多外国人正在学吧。对你很难,因为它是相当不同于英语。你必须记住尽可能多的汉字。它也是重要的事要做一些阅读和写作。你可以看电视和听广播练习听力。尽你所能去跟人在中国。你可以从书本中学习汉语不但也从你身边的人。如果你有任何问题,请叫我。我确信你会学好中文。

希望很快再见到你在北京。

你的,

王明

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请你根据下面的提纲，以“我的家乡”为题，写一篇100—120字的短文。

提纲：

(1) 家乡的地理位置；

(2) 解放前的情况；

(3) 解放后的变化；

(4) 对家乡的感情。

My Home Town

My home town is a beautiful place. It stands beside a wide river and is rich in fish and rice.

But in the old days it was a poor and backward little town. Many people had no work. They lived a hard life.

In 1949 my hometown was liberated. Since then great changes have taken place there. The streets have been widened. Factories, schools, hospitals, cinemas and theatres have sprung up one after another. The life of the people is greatly improved.

I love my hometown. All the more I love its people. They are working hard so as to make it still richer and more beautiful.

我的家乡

我的家乡是一个美丽的地方。它矗立在很宽的河,有丰富的鱼米之乡”。

但在过去的日子是一个贫穷和落后的小镇。许多人没有工作。他们过着艰苦的生活。

我的家乡是1949年解放的。从此发生了巨大的变化。街道被加宽。工厂、学校、医院、影剧院如雨后春笋般涌现出来。人民的生活是大大提高了。

我爱我的家乡。我喜欢它的更多的人。他们正在努力工作以使它还更丰富、更美丽。

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健康对于我们每个人来说是非常重要的，但你的父母天天忙于工作而忽略了这个问题，你很为他们担忧。请你以此为话题，并结合提示给他们写一封信。

提示：1.要走路去上班，而不是开车或坐车；

2.每周至少去体育馆锻炼一次，或打球、或游泳；

3.饮食要健康；

4.不要工作太晚，要早休息。

要求：1.短文结构完整，意思连贯，语言流畅，语法准确，符合逻辑；

2.80—100词左右；

3.开头和结尾部分已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Dad(Mum),

You’re so busy every day that you don’t pay much attention to your health. I’m worried about your health all the time. I’d like to give you some suggestions. I hear walking is the best sport. Your company isn’t far from home, is it? Why not walk to the office? You’d better take exercise at least once a week, such as playing tennis in the gym. Going to swim is also a nice choice, too. What’s more, it’s necessary to have healthy food. Try not to stay up too late. Having enough sleep can help your brain work better.

Dad, please accept my advice. I really wish you healthy!

Your loving son (daughter)

Tom (Mary)

亲爱的爸爸(妈妈),

你每天都很忙,你不太注意你的健康。我很担心你的健康。我想给你一些建议。我听说步行是最好的运动。你的公司没有离家很远,是吗?为什么不走到办公室去吗?你最好锻炼至少每周一次,如打网球训练。去游泳,也是一个不错的选择。更重要的是,它必须有健康的食物。不要太晚睡。有足够的睡眠能帮助你的大脑的工作做得更好。

爸爸,请接受我的建议。我真希望你身体健康!

爱你的儿子(女儿)。

汤姆(玛丽)。

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Dear Dad(Mum),

You’re so busy every day that you don’t pay much attention to your health.I am worried about you. I hope you can keep healthy. You often drive to your office. It is not far.What about walking there because it can make you much stronger?I’d like you to play basketball or go swimming in the gym at least once a week. It is important to eat healthy food such as vegetables, meat, eggs and fruits. Though your work is hard, I still hope that you can go to bed early so that you can get enough sleep.

I’m looking forward to receiving your letter.

Your loving son (daughter)

Tom (Mary)

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亲爱的爸爸(妈妈),

你每天都很忙,你不太注意你的健康我很担心你。我希望你能保持健康。你经常开车到你的办公室。不远. 有什么关于行走,因为它能使你更强的吗? 我想要你去打篮球和游泳在健身房每周至少一次。这是很重要的,吃健康的食物,如蔬菜、肉、蛋和水果。虽然你的工作很努力,但我还是希望你能早点上床睡觉,这样你就能得到足够的睡眠。

我盼望收到你的来信。

爱你的儿子(女儿)。

汤姆(玛丽)。

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随着阳光体育运动在全国开展，政府对中学生身体素质有所下降这个问题给予了高度重视，提出了这样的标语：“EXERCISE ONE HOUR A DAY, KEEP ILLNESS AWAY”。同学们参加了各种体育锻炼之后，校园里出现了可喜的变化，强身健体，增强了学习效果，校园生活丰富了。请你报道一下学校开展这一活动的情况。

注意：1. 词数80—100左右。

2. 要求文章结构合理、内容通顺、句子连贯。

参考词汇：build up one’s body strength 强健身体

reduce diseases 减少疾病

As the Sunny Sports is developing in our country, the government has paid attention to the health of the students and raised, "EXERCISE ONE HOUR A DAY, KEEP ILLNESS AWAY". So far our school life has changed a lot. Now we have more time to do sport in the morning or after school. We play football, basketball, badminton and swim. They let our brains relax and make our school life more colorful. We have become more energetic. Above all our study has all been improved.

Let’s take exercise every day. It can build up our body strength and reduce diseases.

如阳光体育发展我国政府重视学生的健康和复活,每天锻炼一小时,让病”。到目前为止我们学校的生活发生了翻天覆地的变化。现在我们有更多的时间做运动或者放学后在早晨。我们踢足球、篮球、羽毛球和游泳。他们让我们的大脑放松,让我们的校园生活更加丰富多彩。我们已经变得更有活力。首先我们学习都得到改善。

让我们花每天锻炼。它能增强体力、减少疾病。

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Doing sport builds up our body strength and reduces diseases.

Though we lead a better life, our health is becoming worse now. So "EXERCISE ONE HOUR A DAY，KEEP ILLNESS AWAY" has been raised by the government.

At noon or after school we play ball games, swimming and running. Look!The playground seems smaller because lots of students are playing on it.The school life has become colorful and we are energetic.As a result we study harder and better.

The Sunny Sports has brought an exciting change to us. Let’s keep on doing it.

体育锻炼身体的力量,建立我们减少疾病。

虽然我们过上更好的生活,我们的身体越来越差了。所以每天锻炼一小时,让疾病”已经在政府部门。

放学后我们中午或打球、游泳和运行。看!操场上显得比较小,因为许多学生都玩它学校的生活变得丰富多彩,我们是精力充沛的. 因此,我们在新的一年里更用功、更上一层楼。

在阳光明媚的运动带来了一个令人兴奋的变化给我们。让我们继续做这件事。

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Career or Family: which is more important?

When asked about their opinion of career and family, people always respond differently. Some people deem it more important to pursue their career, while there are always other people who argue that family should be the number one in one’s life.

It goes without any question that career plays a key role in our life. In the very first place, career can give us an aim to live on. Without career, much of our living time will be certainly wasted. What’s more, career can provide us with a means to live on. Most of the people earn their income from a job. On the other hand, family is also an indispensable part of life, as many people will admit. Family is always regarded as a place where we can escape from troubles in life. In addition, we can obtain a sense of belonging to from family. Without it, anyone will feel lonely and desperate.

In my opinion, career and family are not in opposition to each other. Rather, they can enhance each other so that one’s life can become better and better. Therefore, it’s not a choice between right and wrong, but one between ideal and practical.

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职业或家庭:哪一个更重要?

当问及他们自己的事业和家庭,进行的一项民意调查显示,人们总是有不同的反应。一些人认为它更重要的是去追求自己的事业,而总是有别的人争辩说,家庭应该是人的生命。

它没有任何问题,事业起到了至关重要的作用,在我们的日常生活中。首先,在职业生涯所能给我们的生活目标。没有职业,我们的生活一定会浪费时间。更重要的是,职业,可以给我们提供一个生存的意义。大部分的人获得他们的收入来自一份工作。另一方面,家也是不可或缺的重要组成部分,随着越来越多的人将生活的承认。家庭往往被认为是女性的地方,让我们可以逃避烦恼的生活。此外,我们可以获得一种归属感,从家庭。没有它,任何人都会感到孤独绝望。

在我看来,事业和家庭不是相互对立的。相反,它们可以增进彼此的生活能使人变得越来越好。因此,这不是一个选择,而是一个正确和错误的理想和实用。之间,

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Olympics and I

Dear friend,

I have a great news to inform here. Through long efforts, Beijing has been granted the right to host 2008 Olympic games. As a resident in Beijing, I feel quite excited and like to share with you my happiness.

This success means a lot more than a game to me. In the first place, this Games will definitely promote the development of our economy. According to a recent survey by some experts, this games will raise our GDP by about 3%, and offer about 10,000 jobs. What’s more, our culture will be widely recognized and accepted all over the world through the Games. People will come over from every corner of the world, and experience Chinese culture in every aspect. Besides, through the games, our living environment will be greatly improved. For example, the public transportation system will be up-dated. Moreover, it’s known that more trees will be planted, and grassland will be considerably expanded.

My friend, I really look forward to the coming of this great Games. As an individual, I’m all ready to offer my help in any way I can. I also hope to invite you all to come here, and watch the games in 2008.

Sincerely yours,

奥运会和我

亲爱的朋友,

我有一个好消息告诉在这里。经过多年努力,北京被授予举办2008年奥运会。作为一个居民在北京,我感到很兴奋,并且想要与你分享我的快乐。

这次成功意味着很多,我不仅仅是一场比赛。首先,这个游戏一定会促进中国经济的发展。根据最近的一项调查,这个游戏专家将提高我们的国内生产总值约3%,并提供大约10,000个工作岗位。更重要的是,我们的文化将被广泛认可和接受,世界各地的游戏。人们将从世界的每一个角落,体验中国文化的各个方面。除此之外,通过游戏,我们的生活环境将会大大提高。例如,北京的公共交通系统将被更新。同时,众所周知,更多的树木将被种植、草原会大大扩展了。

我的朋友,我真的很期待即将到来的这一伟大的游戏。就个人而言,我已经准备好提供给我的帮助。我也希望能邀请你来这里,看了2008年奥运会。

真诚的你,

九

Tourism in China

Recent years have seen a tendency in China that tourism is growing faster. According to a recent survey made by some experts, about 47% urban residents travel regularly, and 28% rural residents also make their tour across the country. The survey also shows that more people are interested in tourism, and will join the army in the future.

Facing this tendency, we can’t help exploring some underlying factors that are responsible. In the very first place, with the policy of reform and opening up, Chinese people’s living standard has been greatly improved, and therefore, most of them can afford to travel around. What’s more, it is believed that people now take a more positive attitude to tourism, and regard it as a life style. In addition, tourism facilities are becoming better and better. For example, transportation develops fast, and many scenic spots are available now.

九

中国旅游

近年来,我国旅游业的趋势增长较快。根据最近的一项调查由一些专家的47%,城市居民出行规律,也让他们28%的农村居民对全国巡演。调查还显示,越来越多的人都很感兴趣,并将旅游业今后参军。

面对这种趋势,我们不禁探索一些潜在的因素是可靠的。在最初的地方,以改革开放政策,中国人民的生活水平大大提高,因此,他们中的大多数人能买得起去环游世界。更重要的是,它被认为是现在人们采取更积极的态度去旅游,并把它当成一种生活方式。此外,旅游设施正变得越来越好。例如,交通运输发展迅速,许多景点都有空。

十

What a disaster(灾难)!So far,it's reported that more than 60,000 people died in the SiChuan earthquake.What's more, millions of people there have become homeless.And they are still in the danger of illness and other difficulties. Anyway, thanks to all the kind people, in and abroad,the situation has been changing well.But we still work hard at it,especially to build houses for those homeless people and cure the injured people.

What can we do now? Besides doing our own job well,we can donate money to them.We firmly believe that with the party and the government's strong leadership, and with the people of all nationalities throughout the country to aid,this earthquake relief will be a victory!

十

什么灾难(灾难)!到目前为止,据报道有超过60000人死于四川地震。更重要的是,数以百万计的人们已经变得无家可归的. 他们还在危险的疾病和其他的困难。无论如何,谢谢所有善良的人们,在国内外局势已经改变,好吧但我们仍然努力,特别是建造房屋为那些无家可归的人们和治愈受伤的人。

我们现在要做什麽?除了做自己的工作,我们可以捐一些钱给他们我们坚信,在党和政府的坚强领导,并与全国各族人民在整个国家的援助,这次地震救灾一定会取得胜利!

Text 1

W: Hi, Jack. I heard that you are back at school now.

M: Yes, Susan. I just started college after taking three years off after high school.

W: Oh, yeah?

M: I’m feeling completely out of practice. I don’t know how to handle it, because my former classmates are already seniors, and they are graduating this year. And I’m just first year student and… I feel kind of at this disadvantage.

W: Really? Well, I don’t know. I kind of did the same thing. I started college right after high school. But I went back after a year. Then after two years I came back to school again. I actually felt like I appreciated my education more, because I was ready for it.

M: That’s a good point. I didn’t go on to college after high school, because I wasn’t ready. I needed a break.

W: Exactly.

M: Did it take you a while to remember how to form my papers or stuff like that?

W: Yeah. And I was an English major, so I have to do a lot of that. But catch on quickly and you just learn. Are you taking a lot of courses? Because if you overload yourself, you know, right away, it can be difficult.

M: I’m trying to take it slow and ease back into it.

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W: So, I was just in San Francisco and…

M: Nice.

W: I know. I love that town. And we went into Chinatown, which…uh…I love Chinatown in San Francisco.

M: There is the best you know. Ours is like two blocks here.

W: Absolutely. Yeah, any how… Chinese New Year it changes every year because it’s not a set holiday.

M: Is that right?

W: It’s because every year is actually based on different calendars. I can’t speak specifically on that but we have an extra month.

M: The Jewish calendar’s kind of / kinda like that too.

W: Anyhow back to Chinese New Year. So do you know what year of this year is? It’s the year of the pig.

M: How many different animals do they have?

W: Twelve. Twelve different animals.

M: Oh, yeah?

W: Yeah, It’s really interesting. But do you know what year, what animal you are?

M: Uh…I don’t know why I know. But I was born in the year of the rooster.

W: Oh, Yeah? I’m an ox.

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The marathon is an exciting event in any year as runners push themselves to extreme limit of their body to complete the over 42 kilometer race. But during the 1968 Mexico City Olympic, three runners performed such great acts that race is considered a truly historic event. One of the runners, Abebe Bikila from Ethiopia, is famous for having won the Olympic marathons at the Rome and Tokyo games. He hoped to win a third in Mexico City. Bikila was really strong as he began the marathon. But at the third of the way into the race he suddenly dropped out. He’d been suffering from a pain in his left leg and could run no more. Mamo Wolde, another Ethiopian runner saw Bikila drop out and immediately poured on the speed as if he was filling his fallen teammate's shoes. Wolde gave Ethiopia its third marathon victory. But the drama of this marathon did not end when Wolde crossed the finishing line. A little more than an hour later, word was passed to the remaining audience that the last runner of marathon was arriving. Into the stadium, came Akhwari of Tanzania, his leg was bloody and bandaged. Moving with pain at every step, he pressed on and finally got passed the finishing line. The crowd cheered as if this last runner had been the winner.

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M: Hey, Lucy. I have a question I’d like to ask you.

W: Yes, go ahead.

M: Well, don’t laugh but I met this really nice woman from online music group. I need some advice. You see, Claudia…

W: Ok. So it’s Claudia, right?

M: Yeah, yeah. She invited me to spend two weeks in Germany. She’s planning on introducing me to her parents. What should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany?

W: Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person. Now, speaking of your girlfriend Claudia…

M: Hey, hey, I didn’t say she was my girlfriend.

W: Oh, OK OK. Now, if you’re meeting someone for the first time like Claudia’s parents, you should make sure you arrive on time.

M: Ok. So arrive on time. What about common greetings?

W: Well, Germans often shake hands and they use the person’s family name unless they are really close friends.

M: Ok. What about with Claudia?

W: Uh, you can call her Claudia, shake hands and why don’t you take her some flowers?

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Rainforests are the lungs of the planet – storing vast quantities of carbon dioxide and producing a significant amount of the world’s oxygen. Rainforests have their own perfect system for guaranteeing their own survival; the tall trees make a cover of branches and leaves which protect themselves, smaller plants, and the forest animals from heavy rain, dry heat and strong winds.

Amazingly, the trees grow in such a way that their leaves and branches, although close together, never actually touch those of another tree. Scientists think this is a deliberate method to prevent the spread of any tree diseases and make life more difficult for leaf-eating insects. To survive in the forest, animals must climb from tree to tree. The ground floor of the forest is not all covered with leaves and bushes, but is where leaves turn into food for the trees and other forest life.

They are not called rainforests for nothing! Rainforests can produce 75% of their own rain. At least 80 inches of rain a year is normal – and in some areas there may be as much as 430 inches of rain annually. This is real rain. In just two hours, streams can rise ten to twenty feet.

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W: Hello?

M: Hello. Is that 8821199?

W: It is. Jane speaking.

M: Oh, are you… I mean I’d like to speak to the secretary of the readers’ club?

W: Yes, speaking.

M: Oh, oh. Hello. My name is Denis. I am interested in joining the readers’ club. And I’d like some more information. Would you mind telling me how much it costs to join?

W: Membership fee, for an adult is ￡2.50 for a year of course.

M: What sort of events do you have? I mean…

W: Well, there’s the club evenings for instance once a month, usually Wednesdays from 8 till about 10.

M: And where do you hold them?

W: The location, it’s usually the Beach Hotel. Do you know it?

M: Yes, I think I do. Do you have any other interest groups? I kinda like the computer thing.

W: There you are then. The club’s got a computer group that practices every Friday afternoon.

M: What’s the procedure? I mean if I decide to join the group? How do I go about it?

W: You can write to the chairman. His name is Hosegood, H-O-S-E, and then good.

M: Yes.

W: Initial p Address 3 Play Hills Road Aquaton.

M: Thank you very much. You’ve been very helpful.