第10单元 B卷

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W: What's the plan for the week? We've been doing this for three days.

M: Hold out for another day. Then we'll move on to the next step. 

W: I see. Well, let's get on with the project. 

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W: How about this blouse? Do you think it will look good on me? 

M: I don't think so. The pattern is not right, and the colour is not right. 

W: Okay, let's keep looking. I'll find one in the end. 

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M: I keep a record of new words I come across. Then I make study cards. What about you? 

W: I have a vocabulary list on my phone. Whenever I meet a new word, I add it to the list. I believe that a good way to learn new words is by memorizing them. 

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W: Heads up, the east room is closed for maintenance. 

M: That's the Impressionists, right? 

W: Yeah, we'll do sculpture and the photography rooms instead. 

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W: Michael, it's very nice of you to volunteer to teach our kids.

M: My pleasure. I've been traveling around Africa. I've felt the friendliness of people here, so I want to give something back in return. 

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M: Why are you laughing?

W: It's this newspaper article. Apparently the police thought there was a thief in a house, so they climbed in through the kitchen window. When they checked the rooms downstairs, they heard something upstairs, so they shouted, telling the suspect to come out. 

M: What happened then?

W: Nothing. Eventually they entered the bathroom, where they discovered a robot cleaner.

M: Was it a neighbor who contacted the police?

W: No, it says that the house owner was at work. He had a guest staying, but the guest had no idea that the robot was programmed to start at one o'clock. So when he heard noises, he thought the house was broken into. 

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W: City Pizzas, can I help you?

M: Hello, my name's Henry Cox. I'm calling you because you delivered our pizzas five minutes ago, but you haven't sent the number I ordered. My order number is 1049. 

W: Well, let me check our records. I've got it down that you wanted 13 pizzas. Just...

M: Did you say 13? I ordered 30, not 13. No wonder we haven't got enough.

W: I'm very sorry about that. So you're missing 17 pizzas, aren't you?

M: That's right.

W: How about sending you all 30 this time? And they will all be hot. 

M: That would be great. How to deal with the 13 pizzas we have here? Shall we give them back?

W: No, you keep them and we won't charge you for them. It's obviously our mistake.  

M: Thank you very much.

W: Thank you for your understanding, Mr Cox. We apologize for the mistake again. Bye. 

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M: Can I ask you a favor, Tina?  

W: What is it, Sam?  

M: Well, I was just wondering if you could help me with my history lessons because I've been absent for three days.

W: Sure, but why were you absent for so long?  

M: I was pretty sick after my trip to London, so the doctor suggested that I should not attend classes for a couple of days. And my father helped me ask for sick leave. I decided to ask for your help because you always get good grades in history.  

W: I'm sorry to hear that you were sick, Sam. Don't worry, I'll help you out. Where should we start? What is the last topic you have in your notes? 

M: Let me see. I do recall that the last notes I have are about the wars between Athens and Sparta.

W: OK, there is a lot of information to cover then.

M: So what time is convenient for you? Then I'll come to your home. How about six p.m.?  

W: We'd better start an hour later because we usually have dinner at that time.  

M: Okay.

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M: Marisol, thanks to the colorful photos and videos of your fantastic food forest you posted on social media, thousands of people have started to explore the joy of growing plants. How and why did you start?

W: It started as a personal diary for recording what I had done. Friends encouraged me to post more often and then more people found me and it went viral. 

M: I see you have a variety of plants. What would you recommend for a beginner?  

W: Herbs would be a good choice. They're very useful, grow fast and are hard to kill. They also attract good insects and can help improve the soil. 

M: Good. What new plants are you thinking about for next season?

W: I'll add some bushes, strawberries and some nuts. And after a couple of years of failure, I will try growing cabbage again.  

M: What would you say to someone thinking of creating their own food forest?

W: Observe the area, which means understanding your soil and conditions. Use space both underground for roots and above for leaves. Understand each plant's needs and functions.  

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M: Good morning, everyone. Last week, I was dead set on buying a new phone for Black Friday. I'd been eyeing the latest model for months, dreaming of its bigger screen and faster camera. I woke up early to score a deal online, but right when I clicked the button, the website went blank. Frustrated, I headed to the mall, figuring I'd get the phone in person. On the way, I passed a tiny pop-up repair shop. It was run by two teens. Curious, I held up my old phone. Its screen was cracked, and it sometimes froze. I asked if they could help. For just 10 dollars, they swapped the broken screen for a recycled one. When they handed it back, my broken phone felt brand new. That night, I used my fixed phone to film my little sister's dance recital. One small repair saved me hundreds of dollars and let me hold on to a precious memory. So maybe this Black Friday taught me something. The real upgrade isn't the newest model. It's choosing to see the value in what we already have and using it with fresh love.