这是高考优秀模拟试卷汇编第21套英语科的听力部分，该部分分为第一、第二两节。  听力考试正式开始。

第一节

W: Are you going to the party at Sullivan Bistro? I'm not sure how to get there.

M: Well, the bus stops right near it,but you'd have to change buses a few times. I'm getting a ride with Farida. She has a car.You may ask her, too.

W: You're planning to take your vacation next week, right?

M: I was, but it didn't work out. All the hotels are full then.

W: It's really hard to find a place at the beach at this time of year. And it costs more, too.

M: When I think about my upcoming interviews, I feel my heart in my throat.

W: That's not like you. You're always so cool, calm and collected.

M: I know, but this is different. What if I say the wrong thing?

M: Hey, Sarah, I got a call from Mr. Henderson about his order. He says the delivery was damaged.

W: Oh no! Can you get me the order details? I'll check the shipping information and see what we can do.

M: I'm really struggling with this paper. There's hardly any information on the topic, and I'm not sure how to get it done in time.

W: Have you considered asking the professor to change your topic? Last year, my group had trouble working together, and the professor was pretty understanding about it.

第二节

听下面一段对话，回答第6至第7两个小题。

M: Amina, how are the plans progressing for the September release of our new mobile phone model?

W: Everything's going well. Right now, my team is exploring advertising options and figuring out the best way to maximize media exposure.

M: Great. And what's the latest from the factory on when they'll start production? Last time we spoke, you mentioned the factory was at full capacity with other projects, and I'm worried that might impact our timeline.

W: I just spoke with them, and they'll clear some capacity for us soon.

听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。

M: You're in class early again, Betty.

W: I like to get a head start on the reading, Professor Vincent. And I don't like spending time in my room alone.

M: Are you having trouble getting on with people?

W: Yeah, everyone already seems to have their own circle of friends. As an exchange student, I always feel like an outsider. But it's OK.

M: Betty, the social aspect of college is very important. You should visit the International Student Resource Center. That's exactly the kind of assistance they can offer.

W: I didn't know they could do that. Thanks, Professor Vincent.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。

W: So, you've applied for the position of personal trainer. I can see you have some experience already. Could you tell me a little about your current job?

M: Yes, I currently work at Hanson's Gym. There are about 100 clients, and there are only two trainers. I have half of the clients as regulars, who I spend 30-60 minutes with during each session. I work about 35 hours a week, and I love it.

W: Why are you thinking of leaving Hanson's Gym?

M: Well, it's quite a small gym. There's not much chance of promotion. I'd like to join a bigger gym, so I have the opportunity to build my career.

W: I see. What would you say are your strengths?

M: I think I'm really good at understanding people's goals and aims, which means I can tailor a workout program specifically for them.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。

M: I hear you have a new play called Innocent opening soon, Jessica.

W: Next week! Unlike my last piece, which was about a man that unexpectedly became a millionaire, this one follows the adventures of a detective, who crosses two continents searching for a banker who's disappeared after meeting a strange client.

M: Sounds great! Are there other things you'd like to try?

W: I'm going to take a short break, and have just signed up for a painting and sculpture course to fill the time. The thought of telling actors how to perform one of my own plays is quite frightening, so I've never been eager to try. And I've heard that a great deal of what you write gets changed if you work on a film, so I've turned down offers to do that.

M: And any advice for future playwrights?

W: Explore your own routine for writing, but be flexible within that. Reading similar kinds of plays is always a good idea too. And above all, don't be afraid of receiving criticism. I wouldn't be where I am without my husband — he looks at everything I've written and is totally honest about it.

听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。

M: Hello everyone! I'd like to talk about an inventor, James Dyson. His ideas come because he sees things that could work better, like the hand dryer. But how did he start? Well, Dyson was born in England in 1947. He studied art and design before he studied engineering. When he saw something that didn't work well, he got upset and worked to improve it. For example, his first invention was a vehicle with a ball for a wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things in the garden and over rough ground. It was an interesting new use for a ball. Also, even though he changed majors, he was still interested in art as well as designing. Take a look at this photo. What do you see? It looks like a waterfall made from glass and water, with the water running up instead of falling down. That's surprising. This was a piece of art that Dyson made in 2003, called Wrong Garden. It tricks the eye. Dyson is still inventing new things. But he is also interested in supporting education for students. He has even donated money to the University of Cambridge to support students and research there with a focus on technology.