辽宁省重点高中沈阳市郊联体
2023—2024学年度上学期高二年级10月月考试题
英 语
考试时间：120分钟 试卷总分：150分
命题人：沈阳市第八十三中学 孙智会 校对人：沈阳市第五十一中学 张芳蕊
注意事项：
本试卷由第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分组成。第Ⅰ卷中选择题部分，一律涂在答卡上；第Ⅱ卷，为非选择题部分，按要求答在答题卡相应位置上。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟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. Why does the woman refuse the man
A. She is on a diet. B. She isn’t hungry. C. She doesn’t like burgers.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers.
B. Business partners.
C. Post office worker and customer.
3. What are the speakers doing
A. Talking about a show. B. Watching TV C. Doing homework.
4. Why won’t the man go to college after graduation
A. His grades aren’t good enough.
B. He never wants to go to college.
C. His father asked him to work one year first.
5. How much should the man pay
A. Five dollars. B. Seven dollars. C. Eight dollars.
第二节（共15小题；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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man feel
A. Disappointed. B. Happy. C. Excited.
7. What will Mary do today
A. Go cycling with the woman.
B. Go to the seaside
C. Visit her grandparents
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman say about the singing group
A. It’s made up of 15 girls.
B. Every member arrives on time for each practice.
C. Every member practices once every other week.
9. What is the singing group doing these days
A. Writing a new song.
B. Practicing eight songs
C. Practicing for a school show.
10. What can we know about the new song
A. Its name is Sundays.
B. It’s written by a famous musician.
C. It’s written by a singer of the group.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In the hotel. B. On the plane. C. In the restaurant.
12. When will the man start his supper
A. In half an hour. B. In an hour. C. In two hours.
13. What will the woman bring the man
A. Some wine. B. Some food. C. A blanket.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How many people will have dinner with the man
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
15. Where will the man sit
A. Beside the bar. B. By the window. C. In a private room.
16. Who is Ralph
A. The man’s friend. B. The head waiter. C. A wine expert.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long has Carl worked in the High Street
A. About 13 years. B. About 30 years. C. About 33 years
18. Where did Carl work as a salesman
A. In America. B. In China C. In Spain.
19. Why did Carl choose to be a travel agent
A. He loved flying.
B. He could get cheap flights and holidays.
C. He had experience of working in tourist centers.
20. What does Carl think of his job
A. Difficult. B. Well-paid. C. Interesting.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Summer is right around the corner and vacation is top of mind. We’ve rounded up destinations where you can have a great vacation with your kids at a great price.
Fort Myers, Florida
If you can handle the heat, head to Florida. The white-sand beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel offer plenty of free, outdoor fun. When it gets too hot, you can compare your shell findings to those found at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, the only museum in the U.S. entirely for seashells.
Mackinac Island, Michigan
In the summer, there’s no place like Mackinac Island, a National Historic Landmark free from chain hotels and cars. Instead, your family will be treated to an old-time experience filled with world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge and days spent biking around the island or cruising (航游) along the coast. Kids can head to the large pool or spend the day playing games and mini golf.
Rincón, Puerto Rico
The surf town of Rincón on the western side of the island is perfect for families, with its beautiful beaches and great waves. You can book a room at the Rincón of the Seas Grand Caribbean Hotel, or save on food by reserving a villa with a kitchen.
Winter Park, Colorado
If you’re looking to escape the heat, Winter Park is a great destination in the summer. In a single day, families can enjoy hiking, ropes courses, and climbing walls. Tickets are $10 for kids at and under the age of 4 and $59 for people aged 5 and over.
21. What do the four destinations have in common
A. They all have a long history.
B. They are all favored by surfers.
C. They are all family-friendly vacation spots.
D. They all have world-famous tourist attractions.
22. What can visitors do on Mackinac Island
A. Enjoy wall climbing. B. Cook your own dishes.
C. Admire seashells in a museum. D. Experience an old-world lifestyle.
23. How much should a couple pay if they visit Winter Park with their3-year-old kid
A. $177. B. $128. C. $79. D. $69.
B
Volunteering is something that is usually not at the top of young people’s lists. But with a little bit of a push from student organizations and nonprofit organizations, volunteerism and community change can start to take a huge lead. They become not just something that will look good on a resume (简历) or college application, but a first concern and a learning experience for the young.
I did a considerable amount of community work during my summer breaks. A few times I would go down to the church and help with the sorting and handing out of canned foods to the homeless. The ragged (破旧的) cloth and the look of upset printed on the faces of the people I handed food to reminded me of the hard realities of our society today, and the difficulty many people face in achieving their self-worth. I was also reminded of the fact that the statistics we hear every day about homelessness are real people-not just numbers. The largest percentage of people who are homeless is in fact, not the men on the street, but families: mothers, children of all ages, and fathers.
The most important thing I’ve learned from my volunteer experiences is that people are not powerless; as a matter of fact, we have a great deal of potential (潜力). I learned how exciting it is to realize how much fun you have in your own life and how beautiful it is to share that with others and hoped that they will discover it themselves. I learned how giving human beings are, even when they don’t have much to give. These are important to help us open doors of understanding and take time to actively listen and communicate with our community members.
The relationship between young people and nonprofit organizations can be the start of a great change in the community and should be a very powerful educational experience. An open-minded and promising flow of communication between organizations and community members can be the start of social and environmental change. Together, we can make the change.
24. What can we learn about volunteering from the first paragraph
A. It deserves to be taken seriously. B. It is more important than grades.
C. It is a must in college application. D. It runs high on young people’s lists
25. What did the author realize through his experience of working in the church
A. His necessity to improve himself.
B. His willingness to do community work.
C. The great suffering of many homeless people.
D. The amazingly large number of the homeless.
26. What does the author think is important to have community under-standing
A. Supporting each other with financial giving.
B. Developing our potential to discover beauty.
C. Knowing our ability to share fun with others.
D. Taking time to solve neighborhood problems.
27. What’s the author’s probable purpose in writing the text
A. To call on the young to volunteer.
B. To share his volunteer experiences.
C. To explain the benefits of volunteering.
D. To introduce suitable community work
C
As an actor, you’ve heard it before: Your body is your instrument. It’s a cliche for a reason—it’s true. Just as a guitar player or violinist needs to often fine-tune (微调) their instrument, you need to do the same. Here, let’s break down everything you should learn about body language exercises for actors, as well as why they’re necessary in the first place to enhance your acting skills.
Body language is the most emotive form of communication after verbal speech. You can learn so much about what’s going on inside based on what’s being externalized. Think about how some entertainment magazines often ask a “body language expert” to analyze a photo of a celebrity couple. However legit (合法的) that person’s expertise may be, there are many truths when it comes to body language.
By that same reasoning, think about how much an audience can learn about a character based on the actor’s body language. You can pass on subconscious (潜意识的) information about your role without saying a word. These exercises will put you in touch with your body and make you more aware of what you’re expressing to the outside world. They can help you get into the physicality of your character so that you can understand them inside and out.
Each performer is different and may have their preferable body language exercise. Take gait exercises as an example. How a character walks is especially telling; it’s literally how they move through the world. An individual’s way of walking can also change depending on how they’re feeling at the moment: excited, sad, scared, etc. Have a bash at different walking styles to show the person you’re playing. Besides, you can write the gestures. This one is actually a writing exercise, but it will still come in handy when we construct a performance. Write out a short scene between two characters who have an entire conversation using only their body language.
28. What does the author mean by citing “Your body is your instrument.”
A. Keeping healthy needs proper exercise.
B. Learning some music is necessary for actors.
C. Perfecting physical expression is important for actors.
D. Improving performing skills needs professional guidance.
29. What can we learn about body language from the example in Paragraph 2
A. It is presented in various ways. B. It gives us lots of information.
C. It hides deepest feelings. D. It is likely to be ignored.
30. What is the benefit of taking body language exercises for actors
A. Getting into the character you’re playing.
B. Inspiring your greater passion for acting.
C. Having realization of your inner body.
D. Receiving more performing chances.
31. Which of the following can replace the underlined part “Have a bash at” in Paragraph 4
A. Make out. B. Adapt to. C. Try out. D. Bring up.
D
There is no lack of excellent flying builders-such as bees-in nature. To build a nest, these insects team up to collect the needed materials and follow the specification of a complex design that ends up being many times their size. This building process takes months, even longer than their average lifespan, during which the insects must adjust as they go.
Inspired by these insect building teams, Mirko Kovac, a roboticist, developed a way to improve 3D printing for the construction industry. A typical 3D printer is limited by the range of its nozzle (喷嘴), and can only make objects smaller than itself. Besides, 3D construction robotics currently focuses mostly on ground-based robots. And large-scale systems that need to be connected to a power supply are limited in places where they can be laid out.
Dr Kovac’s team has removed these limitations by giving the printer nozzle wings. Dr Kovac describes a system of flying robots that is composed of two types of drones: BuilDrones and ScanDrones.
First, a builder flies over its area of operation and begins to release a jet of the building material. Once the builder robot has sprayed a layer of material, the scanner robot flies over and inspects the progress. The scanner then calculates the next layer that the builder should make, while also correcting any errors that might have been discovered in what has already been built. At this point, people can also step in the process when necessary.
The researchers tested the system’s capabilities by building both a large cylinder (圆柱体) (72 layers and 2 meters tall) made of a lightweight material, and a small one (28 layers, 18cm) made of a high-density mixture. The tasks were not simple. Making circles on top of other circles would not have worked, because the perfect alignment (required would have been impractical to achieve. As a result, Dr Kovac’s robots passed the test with flying colors-the cylinders were built to within 5mm of the width and height of the planned structures, which is of sufficient quality, as far as British building requirements are concerned.
Because the flying robots can, in theory, operate anywhere, they could fix things in dangerous or otherwise inaccessible places.
32. What is the disadvantage of conventional 3D construction robots
A. They lack flexibility.
B. They’re electricity-consuming.
C. They’re hard to set up and operate.
D. They make nozzles subject to wear and tear.
33. What are ScanDrones responsible for
A. Spreading building materials layer by layer.
B. Monitoring the building process in real time.
C. Warning human operators of potential errors.
D. Supplying BuilDrones with building materials.
34. How did the researchers find their innovation
A. Confusing. B. Immature. C. Tolerable. D. Impressive.
35. What might the author talk about in the following paragraphs
A. The essential maintenance of the system.
B. Ecological challenges of lightweight materials.
C. Potential applications of the new construction robots.
D. The system’s long-term impact on human constructors.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A lack of motivation can be the biggest barrier to reaching your goals. When you have no motivation to complete a task or even start one, consider adopting the following techniques to develop a plan for self-motivation. 36 . You can make attempts at them to see which one best helps you.
Act as if you feel motivated
If you’re struggling with motivation, try changing your behavior to trick yourself into feeling more motivated. For example, instead of lying on the couch in your pajamas all day, get dressed and spring into action. 37 .
Argue the opposite
When you’re feeling unmotivated, you tend to come up with a long list of excuses for not taking any action. You might think, “It’ll be too hard,” or “I’ll never get it done anyway.” These thoughts can keep you stuck and block your progress. 38 . This can help you shift your mindset and remind you that achieving your goal is possible.
39
You might believe that being tough on yourself is the way to motivate yourself. But severe self-criticism doesn’t work. Research suggests that treating yourself with warmth and understanding is a more effective motivator, especially in times of difficulty. So rather than beat yourself up for mistakes, create a gentle inner dialogue.
Follow the 10-minute rule
40 . But once you’ve taken that first step, it becomes much easier to keep going. If you’re feeling hesitant about beginning a task, try using the 10-minute rule. Allow yourself to quit after just 10 minutes if you need to. When you reach the 10-minute mark, you’ll probably find that you have enough motivation to continue.
A. Practice self-kindness
B. Having a sense of rules is very important
C. Getting started on a task is usually the hardest part
D. You may find that it will stimulate you to make efforts
E. Learning to challenge them can help you move forward
F. Keep in mind that not every strategy works for everyone
G. Instead, focus on the factors that could lead to your success
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Joseph Dituri hasn’t seen the sun for days. The biomedical engineer has been underwater, with the goal of spending 100 days there in the name of 41 . Dituri is living in Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Florida. The100-square-foot hotel is his intended home until the mission finishes, where he’ll 42 his research.
The submerged stay, if 43 , will also break the previous record of 73 days set by two Tennessee educators in 2014.
During the project, Dituri is attempting to 44 the effects of living in a high-pressure environment for a(n) 45 period. The human body has-never been underwater that long, so he will be 46 closely. For example, he’ll be 47 to electrocardiograms, which measure the heart’s function. “I 48 there will be improvements to my health,” Dituri said. His assumption is not made 49 —a previous study indicated potential 50 of pressure exposure to cell growth. Dituri hopes this journey could 51 the treatment for age-related diseases.
Beyond research, the project is also a chance to promote ocean 52 “The ocean is in a bit of trouble,” Dituri said in a video. “We also want to use the attention that the 100-day mission would draw to 53 young people’s curiosity and passion.” Dituri will invite about 40 children to stay with him for 24 hours at a time.
“ 54 I only stayed 60 days, I eventually would turn a whole bunch of kids on to the exploration of the sea. That would be a 55 ,” he said in an interview.
41. A. reputation B. freedom C. science D. entertainment
42. A. publish B. conduct C. advertise D. review
43. A. necessary B. convenient C. accessible D. successful
44. A. forecast B. document C. imagine D. relieve
45. A. extended B. busy C. early D. essential
46. A. informed B. persuaded C. monitored D. satisfied
47. A. sensitive B. subjected C. familiar D. restricted
48. A. remember B. realize C. suppose D. admit
49. A. cautiously B. intentionally C. fearlessly D. groundlessly
50. A. costs B. difference C. practicality D. benefits
51. A. make for B. hold over C. refer to D. depend on
52. A. conservation B. expansion C. tourism D. transport
53. A. dampen B. express C. stimulate D. appreciate
54. A. Now that B. In case C. Provided that D. Even if
55. A. win B. burden C. shame D. lesson
第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。并将答案填写在答题卡上。
The history of Chinese cinema dates back to late 1905. The film Shadow Magic (2000) trains its lens on this (56)__________ (impress) time and the nation’s first crop of filmmakers. Over the past century, Chinese cinema (57)__________ (experience) distinct periods of development. The first “golden period” came in the 1930s and 40s, when progressive films focusing on people’s lives were produced, which managed (58)__________ (mirror) the pulse (脉搏) of the society
In 1931, Sing-Song Girl Red Peony marked the first sound movie in China. The horror film made its first public (59)__________ (appear) in 1937 in the form of Song at Midnight. Street Angel, (60)__________ (release) the same year, is considered a pioneer of the neo-realism (新现实主义) trend in filmmaking. In the early 1950s, the Shanghai Film Studio produced a Shaoxing opera version (61)__________ Butterfly Lovers, which is the first color film produced in China.
Beginning in the mid-1980s, China enjoyed another golden age of cinema (62)__________ the rise of the so-called “fifth-generation” Chinese directors such as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige won popular acclaim (赞扬) (63)__________ (global). In the year 2000, the multinational production Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon proved (64)__________ immediate hit. Two years later, Zhang Yimou’s Hero was another phenomenal hit, (65)__________ (top) the US box office for two weeks. In recent years, sci-fi films, such as The Wandering Earth series, further accelerate the growth of China’s film industry.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你所在的城市近期将举办丝绸之路国际艺术节（Silk Road International Arts Festival）你想邀请你的英国朋友Jacob一起参加艺术节期间举行的一些活动。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 举办艺术节的目的；
2. 举办时间；
3. 活动内容。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jacob,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
I used to be very active in sports and games when I was in primary school. I won the B Division long jump and was a good sprinter (短跑运动员). As a result, I was chosen to represent the school in the long jump and relay events at the District Sports Meet. Before the sports meet, I had put in a lot of hard work and dedication during the training sessions. I woke up early every morning to go for runs and did countless drills to improve my technique. My teammates and I supported and encouraged each other during training, pushing ourselves to do better and achieve our goals.
The meet lasted two days. I had no events scheduled for the first day. So I kept myself busy by watching the others compete. Large tents were provided for the young competitors on one side of the track. Despite being assigned the last tent that was furthest from the track, I made the best of the situation by decorating it with our school colors and creating a supportive atmosphere.
The next day, I was getting ready for my events. The long jump was scheduled for the early afternoon, followed by the 8×50m relay later in the afternoon. I thought I was a pretty good jumper, but as the competition began, I realized I was vastly outclassed. We finished our jumps, and I came in fourth place, just missing out on a medal.
That was disappointing, but I reminded myself that we still had a chance in the 8×50m relay, for which I was assigned to run the fifth leg. The race date arrived. We filed into our assigned spots and prepared for the race. After a tense minute or so, I heard the starter’s gun go off. When the first runners took off, I watched nervously and excitedly as my team runners kept up with the others. As they got closer, I realized we were at least in second place.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My turn arrived and I took the baton (接力棒) cleanly and began my run. _______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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As a result, I left the meet empty-handed. _________________________________________________________
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2023—2024学年度上学期沈阳市郊联体10月月考答案
高二英语
一、听力（每小题1.5分，共30分）
1-5 AABCB 6-10 ABBCC 11-15 BACAB 16-20 CACBB
二、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共50分）
21-23 CDB 24-27 ACCA 28-31 CBAC 32-35 ABDC 36-40 FDGAC
三、完型填空（每小题1分，共15分）
41-45 CBDBA 46-50 CBCDD 51-55 AACDA
四、语法填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）
56. impressive 57. has experienced 58. to mirror 59. appearance 60. released
61. of 62. when 63. globally 64. an 65. topping
五、写作
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Jacob,
I am writing to invite you to take part in the colorful and interesting activities of the Silk Road International Arts Festival in our city, which will be held from 15th to 30th next month.
It is aimed to promote international cultural exchanges and cooperation among countries along the Silk Road. During the festival, artists from around 60 countries will bring us many excellent performances such as dramas, dances and concerts. Other than performances, the festival also has lots of lectures and cultural seminars by scholars on topics of history, arts and religion.
I know that you are fond of experiencing different cultures, so this festival is the one you can’t miss. I’m looking forward to your early reply.
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version:
My turn arrived and I took the baton (接力棒) cleanly and began my run. The air rushed past me as I moved closer to the next runner. Then disaster struck! The stick flew out of my hand when I moved forward. Because I was young and flexible, I was able to quickly pick it up and continue the race. However, the accident cost us valuable time. When I handed the stick to the next runner, I knew everything was lost. He ran with all his might, but it was too late. We’d blown our chance at a medal.
As a result, /left the meet empty-handed. As a result, I left the meet empty-handed. Not knowing what to say to my teammates, I cried sadly. I was so guilty and ashamed. However, instead of blaming the failure on me, my teammates gathered around me and kept comforting me that what was done was done, for which we had no regret. From the experience, I learned about failure and success and how to deal with them. I have been bearing that lesson I learned that day in mind ever since and it urges me to look forward.
续写评分标准：词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分。
英语听力录音原文
听力原文
Text 1
M: I’m hungry. Can we go and get a burger or something
W: Sorry, I’m on a diet.
Text 2
W: Excuse me. Where is the nearest post office I need to mail a package to my business partner.
M: I’m not sure. I’m a tourist here, so I’m not very familiar with the area.
Text 3
W: Finally, I have finished my homework. Time for my favorite talk show.
M: Hey! That’s the ad for the new movie! Quiet!
Text 4
W: Why aren’t you going to college You’re a great student. Won’t your parents be disappointed
M: Actually, it was my father’s idea to take a year off after graduation. He needs help at his brother’s company, and I’ll get some good experience working there… not to mention money for school so I eventually decided to go.
Text 5
M: Good morning. How much are the apples and pears
W: The apples are two dollars a pound, and the pears are three dollars a pound.
M: I’ll take two pounds of apples and one pound of pears, please.
Text 6
M: I’m very disappointed with Mary.
W: How come
M: She promised to lend me her bike yesterday, but she said she regretted it this morning.
W: Did she tell you why
M: She said she wanted to use it herself.
W: She didn’t tell you the truth. She’s going to the seaside with her grandparents today.
M: Really
W: Oh, look! Mary is riding her bike.
Text 7
M: What do you usually do in your spare time
W: I joined a singing group and we practice two afternoons each week.
M: That’s very interesting.
W: Yes. It’s a small group of only fifteen girls and boys. But nobody has been late for the practice.
M: I see. How many songs can you sing now
W: We started only three months ago, but we’ve practiced eight songs.
M: Are you going to perform any time
W: Yes, there will be a school show next month and we are going to sing a song for it. We are practicing a new song now. It’s written by one of the singers in our group.
M: Really What’s the name of the song
W: Sunny Days.
M: That’s a nice name. I hope to listen to it soon. Can I visit you when you practice
Text 8
M: Excuse me
W: Yes, sir. What can I do for you
M: Could you set the temperature higher It’s so cold.
W: We’ll do that at 10:00. I can bring you a blanket. Is that OK
M: That’s good. By the way, when will we have supper I’m a bit hungry.
W: In half an hour, sir.
M: OK. And when will we be landing
W: About two hours later, at 7:46 pm. Do you need anything else A pillow or some wine
M: No, thanks. Just a blanket, please.
W: OK, sir, wait a moment, please. I will be back with your blanket.
Text 9
W: Good evening, sir. Do you have a reservation with us tonight
M: Yes, it’s under the name Mr Stone.
W: One moment… Mr Stone, table for four, is that right
M: Yes, that’s us!
W: Wonderful. I see half of your group has not yet arrived. I can seat you now, or you can have a drink at the bar while you wait.
M: Oh, I think my wife and I would prefer to sit down now.
W: Would you like a table in a private room
M: Oh, that’s not necessary. A table near the window would be great! And please bring us some iced water and the menus.
W: Coming right up, sir. I can also take any other drink orders besides water.
M: We’ll definitely be ordering a bottle of red wine, and we may also order a bottle of white wine depending on what food we decide to have. But we can take care of that when the others arrive.
W: OK, sir. I’ll bring you our wine list right away, and I’ll let our wine expert Ralph know that you may have some questions for him.
M: Great, thanks.
Text 10
Hey, I’m Carl. I work for one of the major companies in the High Street. I have been with it for about 13 years. People often ask me why I decided to do this job. As a young man I loved traveling and worked for a while as a salesman in Spain. When I came back to stay with the travel industry, my experience of working in tourist centers abroad helped me to get the job. I have to admit that one of the main reasons that I wanted to be a travel agent was that we get cheap flight sand holidays. It is a great advantage. Basically I am a salesperson. I advise people on the holiday choices available to them. You know, different destinations, types of holidays, ways to get there and so on. When customers have decided what they want, I book it for them and make any other arrangements they need, such as car hire or tours. My duty doesn’t end there, though. If my customers are flying, I need to tell them what time they have to check in, and make sure that they know what time they will be arriving. I also give information on weather conditions and anything else I think will be useful for them. This work needs much energy, but pays me well, too. So I have no complaints.
