2018年高考英语新课标II卷真题及答案解析

W: Hi John, how is your German class going? M: Not bad, but the word order really gives me a headache. W: So you find it hard to put words in the right order? M: Yes. I can say the sounds and remember words, but making sentences correctly is the real problem. W: Maybe a language app can help. M: I hope so. I will try one tonight.

W: Tom, the new boss from London is joining our team today. M: Really? I heard he may find our lunch habit strange. W: Yes, in some countries people talk business over a long meal. M: Here we usually finish eating in twenty minutes and go back to work. W: Different cultures, same office. We just need to explain that to him. M: Good. As teammates, we should help him feel welcome. W: I will send him the meeting plan this afternoon. M: Thanks, Lily. See you at the desk area later.

W: Good morning. How can I help you? M: I'd like two seats for the seven thirty show this evening, please. W: Certainly. Would you prefer the front or the back? M: The back, please. I want to keep away from the screen. W: That will be twenty pounds. Cash or card? M: Card, please. By the way, do you sell drinks here? W: Yes, but only water and juice. No coffee. M: Water is fine. Thanks a lot.

W: Tom, you look tired. Did you work late again? M: Yes, I helped my friend at his new place until midnight. W: Is it the new one near the bank on Green Street? M: No, that is a coffee shop. His is a small eating place beside the park. W: What do they serve there? M: Mainly noodles and rice. He asked me to help with the menu. W: So that is why you look so sleepy today. M: I know. I should rest more before the job fair next week.

W: Hi Tom, how did your job interview go this morning? M: It went well, thanks. But what about yours, Lily? W: I was a little nervous at first, but I answered all their questions clearly. M: That sounds great. Did they say anything about the result? W: Yes, the manager told me they would like me to join their team next week. M: Wow, so you made it! W: I guess so. I feel really good about it now.

W: Hi Tom, are you free to help at the food bank this week? M: Sure. I'm there every day except Wednesday. W: Great. Judy wants to join too, but she has a family dinner on Monday. M: What about the other days? W: She said she can come the day after Monday. M: Perfect, we need more hands then. W: Yes, and she'll bring her cousin to the party for volunteers. M: Nice. I'll tell Mr. Smith to prepare enough food.

W: Hi Max, did you finish the interview for the part-time job at the library? M: Yes, I did. Mr. Smith said he would call me tomorrow. W: Great. Are you going to celebrate by going outside with your kite? M: Not now. The wind is too weak. I have no homework today either. W: So what are you going to do next? M: I will look through a weekly publication with pictures and stories. W: Sounds relaxing. I will go over my notes for tomorrow's test.

W: Tom, the new term starts next week. Which course will you choose? M: I haven't decided yet. To start with, how about going to a concert this evening? W: A concert? I'd rather stay home and watch a film. M: But you can do that any time. There is a famous band playing in the hall. W: Well, maybe another day. I have to finish my course plan tonight. M: All right. Then let's talk about our courses first.

W: It is so hot today. Mike said the lake looks lovely. M: I know, but the boat is not safe with this wind. And I am too tired to go and see him. W: Then how about a slow walk by the river? There are trees and cool air. M: That sounds much better. Let us go now. W: Good. We can leave our bags here and move at an easy pace. M: Yes, a quiet walk is just what I need after the long train ride.

W: Tom, what did you think of the talk on animals' eyes? M: It was great. I learned something surprising about our pets. W: Really? What was it? M: Cats can tell apart some colors better than we can. W: Which one stands out for them? M: Blue. For cats, that shade is much clearer than it is for us. W: That is new to me. I thought they only saw black and white. M: So did I, but the speaker showed clear facts.

W: Tom, my cat keeps bringing dead birds into our flat. M: That's common. She isn't trying to impress you. W: Then why does she do it? M: In the wild, other animals may steal her food. W: So she carries it somewhere quiet? M: Yes. She takes it indoors so she can eat it without danger. W: That makes sense. Our flat feels like a safe dining room to her. M: Exactly. Just don't let her leave bits under the sofa.

W: Tom, you look tired. Did you plant trees all morning? M: Yes, and my back feels like an old bridge. W: Poor you. So what will you do this afternoon? M: Sleep. Unless the earth asks me to sing to the little trees. W: Sing? Can you sing? M: Of course. I sing better than the birds, but only when no one hears. W: You are funny, Tom. M: Thank you. I also teach the trees to dance.

W: Hi, Ed. I heard you did a great job in the school play yesterday. M: Thanks, Lily. It was really hard work. W: Did someone help you practice? M: Yes, my mom, Macy, spent every evening with me. She read lines with me and checked my costume. W: That's so nice of her. She must be very proud of you. M: She is. She even made me a special breakfast this morning. W: You are lucky to have such a caring mother. M: I know. I want to thank her in front of everyone at the school meeting next week.

W: Tom, do you use that new walking app every day? M: Yes. My little brother Ed uses it too. He goes to kindergarten by himself. W: Really? How does he usually get there? M: He walks there. It is only ten minutes from our home. W: That is good exercise. Does your father ever drive him? M: Only when it rains hard. On most days, Ed just goes on foot. W: Nice. The app helps him keep safe, right? M: Yes, it shows his route to my parents.

W: You look happy, Ed. How was your day at the kindergarten? M: Great. I joined a group game with other kids. W: So what do you enjoy most there? M: Being together with the other children and sharing the fun. W: That sounds different from your old school. M: Yes, here kids play together, not alone at desks. W: So you like the group time best. M: That is right.

W: Ed? He's one of my favourite students. He always finds smart ways to work out problems in class. M: Yes, his mind is quick. That's what all the teachers say about him. W: And he never gives up when the work gets hard. He just keeps going. M: True. By the way, do you still keep your fitness habit? I walk for half an hour after dinner every day. W: I swim three times a week. It helps me sleep well. M: Good for you. Ed joins us sometimes, but he's too shy to talk much. W: Right, he hardly says a word in the gym, but the teachers still speak highly of him.

W: Tom, you look tired. How is your job plan going? M: Not bad. I talked with a dancer today. Her name is Emily. W: A dancer? That sounds interesting. M: Yes. She began her ballet lessons when she was six years old. W: Six? That is early. Did she study in a big city? M: No. She learned in a small town first. Later she moved away. W: So what did she tell you about work? M: She said one should start early and keep practicing.

W: Tom, did you hear about Emily? She left our school club and went to Toronto last month. M: Really? I thought she was going there to join a famous dance company. W: No, that is not true. She is taking classes in a modern dance style there. M: So she moved just to study that kind of dance? W: Yes, she wanted to learn it from a top teacher. That is the only reason she went. M: I see. I hope she comes back to visit us soon.

W: Hi Tom, how was your volunteer work at the community center? M: Great. I helped with the kids' dance class. But our teacher Emily isn't coming anymore. W: Really? Why did she leave? M: She told me she simply didn't enjoy dancing like she used to. So she stopped. W: That's a shame. She was good. M: Yeah. She's now helping at the food bank instead.

N: A talk between Emily and her friend about volunteer work. W: Emily, you look happy today. M: I am. Our team finished painting the old people's home early, so I can rest this weekend. W: That's nice. But I heard you have to stop training for the volunteer sports day. M: Actually, I'm glad about that. Training every evening made me so tired. W: Really? I thought you loved it. M: Not at all. Now I can just stay home and read my books.