2022-2023学年辽宁省大连市第二十四中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题含答案

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 2022-2023学年度上学期期中考试高一年级英语科试卷
命题人：李晓丹 校对人：李丽
注意事项：
1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息
2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. When will the speakers get there for the concert?
A. At 6:00 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 7:30 pm.
2. What’s the problem with the man’s apartment?
A. It is dirty. B. The water is running. C. It has no hot water.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. Over the phone. B. In a store. C. At home.
4. What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?
A. It is easy to pass the exam given by Mr. Smith.
B. Mr. Smith often makes mistakes.
C. Mr. Smith’s course is difficult.
5. What can we learn about the man?
A. He got many tickets.
B. He drove carelessly and got a traffic ticket.
C. He always drove through a lot of traffic.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
请听下面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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。
6. When will the speakers meet Howard?
A. Before 1:00. B. At 1:00. C. After 1:00.
7. What can we know about Howard?
A. He is a man of fun.
B. He is the hotel manager.
C. He is leaving the town soon.
8. What are the speakers going to do?
A. Have lunch with Howard. B. Call their friend. C. Walk around the town.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11三个小题。
9. Which statement is true?
A. Erica has brown curly hair.
B. Erica speaks Spanish.
C. Erica looks older than her age.
10. What is the man?
A. A librarian. B. A teacher. C. A policeman.
11. Where did the girl get lost?
A. At school. B. In a store. C. In a park.
听下面一段对话，回答第12至第14三个小题。
12. When did Mike get a bad hit?
A. When he was staying at his home.
B. When he was playing basketball.
C. When he was playing football.
13. Who told Jenny about Mike’s news?
A. The right back. B. The doctor. C. Tom.
14. How did Mike feel after being hit?
A. He felt a lot of pain. B. He felt good. C. He felt a little bit of pain.
听下面一段对话，回答第15至第17三个小题。
15. Where is the man?
A. At home. B. In the office. C. At a travel agency.
16. What is the man going to do?
A. Go on business. B. Go to the theater. C. Meet his friends.
17. Which of the following is TRUE according to the conversation?
A. The man will fetch the suitcase himself.
B. The man wants the woman to bring the suitcase for him.
C. The man will have his friend fetch the suitcase for him.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Where is the speaker now?
A. In a classroom. B. In a hospital. C. On a plane.
19. What should you do in an emergency when you are with a child?
A. Make sure that the child’s oxygen mask is on first.
B. Make sure that your own mask is on first.
C. Make sure that the child can help himself with the mask.
20. What should you do in an emergency landing?
A. Make sure you take your luggage with you.
B. Put on your oxygen mask at once.
C. Find the nearest exit first.
第二部分 阅读（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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
TROUBLESHOOTING
For possible malfunctions as described below, please contact Customer Services at 1-800-2020-123
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The coffee is not hot.
• The cups were not preheated.
• Warm the cups by rinsing(冲洗) them with hot water (N.B. you can use the hot water function).
Coffee does not come out of the spouts(喷嘴).
• The spouts are blocked.
• Clean the spouts with a toothpick.
The coffee does not come out of the spouts, but from around the service door.
• The holes in the spouts are blocked with dry coffee dust.
• The coffee guide inside the service door is blocked and cannot swing.
• Clean the spouts with a toothpick, sponge or hard kitchen brush.
•Thoroughly clean the coffee guide, particularly near the hinges(铰链).
The frothed(起泡) milk has large bubbles.
•The milk is not cold enough or is not semi-skimmed(半脱脂的).
•You should ideally use skimmed or semi-skimmed milk at refrigerator temperature (about 5 °C). If the result is not as you wished, try changing brand of milk.
The milk is not frothed.
• Cappuccino maker is dirty.
• Clean as described in the section “Cleaning the cappuccino maker after use”.
Steam delivery stops.
• A safety device stops steam delivery after 3 minutes.
• Wait, then activate the steam function again.
The appliance(电器) does not come on.
• It is not plugged into the mains socket(电源插座).
• The main switch(A2) is not turned on.
• Plug into the mains socket.
• Place the main switch in the I position.
21. If the appliance doesn’t start to work, which of the following may be the cause?
A. It has been used for many years.
B. It is not plugged into the socket.
C. Its temperature is too high.
D. Its spouts are blocked.
22. According to the table, which of the following is true?
A. If coffee tastes bitter, you may add some milk and sugar.
B. If coffee is delivered too slowly, you may wait and activate the function again.
C. If coffee doesn’t come out of spouts, you may check them with a toothpick.
D. If milk is not frothed, you may use semi-skimmed milk.
23. Where is the passage probably taken from?
A. A coffee bean package.
B. A coffee machine handbook.
C. A coffee machine advertisement.
D. A coffee machine quality report.
B
A well-dressed man came to a famous jewelry shop. He explained that he wished to buy a pearl for his wife’s birthday. The price didn’t matter, since business had been very good for him that year. After examining a nice black one that cost $ 5,000, he paid for the pearl in cash, shook hands with the jeweler and left.
A few days later the man returned and said that his wife liked the pearl so much that she wanted another one just like it. It had to be exactly the same size and quality, because she wanted a pair of earrings made. “Could you give me any advice on how to get such a pearl?” said the man. The jeweler regretfully replied, “I would say it’s exactly impossible to find one exactly like that pearl.”
The rich man insisted that the jeweler advertise in the newspapers, offering $ 25,000 for the matching pearl. Many people answered the advertisement but nobody had a pearl that was just right.
Just when the jeweler had given up hope, a little old lady came into his store. To his great surprise, she pulled the perfect pearl from her purse. “I don’t like to part with it,” she said sadly, “I got it from my mother, and my mother from hers. But I really need the money.”
The jeweler was quick to pay her before she changed her mind. Then he called the rich man’s hotel to tell him the good news. The man, however, was nowhere to be found.
24. The man paid $ 5,000 for the black pearl without bargaining because .
A. he loved his wife deeply
B. his business had been successful
C. he wanted to make the jeweler believe him
D. he was anxious to get it
25. The man told the jeweler to get him another pearl that must be .
A. exactly the same size as the black one
B. exactly as large and nice as the black one
C. exactly as expensive as the black one
D. exactly the same quality as the black one
26. Many people answered the advertisement because they wanted .
A. to sell their own pearl at a price
B. to help the rich man’s wife
C. to get in touch with the rich man
D. to see the perfect pearl
27. The little old lady was probably .
A. the man’s partner B. short of money
C. unwilling to sell the pearl D. the man’s wife
C
Now you can have polar bears as pen friends. First you need to find one, then tranquilize （麻醉）it and quickly give it the necessary tools before it wakes up. It’s an awkward first encounter—how many friendships do you know that start with tranquilizers? —and admittedly a one-sided correspondence, but soon they’ll be sending messages daily.
Every morning, Jon Aars, a senior researcher at the Norwegian Polar Institute, receives a bunch of emails from several female polar bears, letting him know where they are. Each year, Aars and his colleagues fit around 70 polar bears with a tracking collar which continuously logs movement. Once a day the collar sends the last 24 hours of data back to the Institute.
“Data about movement has been very important to understand how they might respond to climate change.” Aars explains.
A warming climate means a vast amount of sea ice is melting. Several seal species—polar bears’ main food—rely on sea ice, and more often than not, so do polar bears. As a result, polar bears will spend more time on land and look for different options. Aars explains. “They hunt reindeer and they will take more birds and eggs. We have seen that bears are in different areas than they used to be—so much further north.”
The collar can also record body temperature, which can tell scientists if a bear has moved inside a habitat—an indication that the animal is going to give birth. Sea ice loss is also having an impact on where polar bears are born. “Important areas that they used to go to give birth to cubs（幼兽）are more or less lost, ” says Aars. “Bears are now swimming as far as 200 kilometers to reach an island habitat,” he adds, “something they did not need to do 20 years ago.”
Aars hopes his research could reveal how to help his pen friends hold out a little longer. “Changes are so significant and so fast; we will reach some stage in the future where it will get much harder to be a polar bear in Svalbard.”
28. What does the underlined word “correspondence” in paragraph 1 possibly mean?
A. communication B. agreement C. performance D. control
29. What is the function of the collar?
A. It prevents polar bears from being attacked.
B. It allows researchers to detect the melting sea ice.
C. It makes it easier for polar bears to search for food.
D. It helps researchers to monitor polar bears’ activities.
30. What can we infer from paragraph 4?
A. Polar bears can easily adapt to climate change.
B. Polar bears are living in tough conditions.
C. The collar helps polar bears give birth to curbs.
D. Polar bears swim hard to find their old habitats.
31. What is Aars’ attitude towards the future of polar bears in Svalbard?
A. Optimistic. B. Tolerant. C. Uncaring. D. Concerned.
D
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a fortress (要塞), but usually fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king in mind. When it comes to structures that are both beautiful and defensive,the European castle is a big success.
Castles were originally built in England by the Normans in 1066. They built towers and walls to secure the land they had taken. These castles provided the Normans with a quiet and safe place. They also served as bases of operation for attacks. In this way castles served both defensive and offensive roles. Besides, castles served as offices for governors. Those that were socially beneath the governor would come to report affairs and express their respect. They would address problems, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities in castles. So castles served as social centers as well.
The first castles were made from earth and wood, and they were likely to suffer from attacks by fire. Then wooden castles were gradually replaced by stone, which greatly increased the strength of these towers and walls. However, attackers could throw flaming objects into castles through the windows or burn the wooden doors. This led to moving the windows and entrances off the ground floor and up to the first floor to make them more difficult to access.
During the Middle Ages, attacks increased in regularity, so castle defenses were updated. Arrow-slits were added. They were small holes in the castle, which allowed defenders to fire without being hurt. Towers were built from which defenders could provide fire on both sides. The towers were connected to the castle by wooden bridges, so that if one tower fell, the rest of the castle was still easy to defend. A lot of rings of castle walls were constructed, so that even if attackers went past one wall, they would be caught on a killing ground between inner and outer walls. All of these increased the defense of castles.
The end of castles can be attributed(归因于) to gunpowder. During the 15th century, artillery(炮), a kind of large guns, became powerful enough to break through stone walls. This greatly made the role of castles less effective. Though castles no longer serve their original purposes, remaining castles receive millions of visitors each year who wish to experience the situations of ancient times.
32. The author introduces the topic of the text by .
A. making a guess B. making a comparison
C. giving an example D. providing data
33. The reason why wooden castles were replaced by stone castles was that .
A. stone castles cost less money
B. stone castles offered better defense
C. wooden castles were uncomfortable
D. wooden castles took a long time to build
34. Which of the following showed an improvement in castle defenses?
A. Castles were totally separated by stones.
B. Arrow-slits were made in large quantities.
C. Rings of walls were built to defend the towers.
D. Windows and entrances were moved to the higher floor.
35. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Fancy Living: Learning about Castles
B. Normans: Bringing Castles to England
C. A History of Castles: The Rise and Fall of Castles
D. Defending Castles: Technologies Used to Defend Castles
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。
Riding bikes should be fun, and in order to have the most fun out there, we rounded up the best beginner cycling tips to help you get rolling.
36. .
Experiencing pain in the front of your knee? Your seat might be too low, causing you to under-extend during your pedal stroke(蹬脚动作）. This is a common mistake among beginners because most people feel more comfortable and confident if their feet can reach the ground.
Get a bike fit
37. . The seat height should be high enough to give you a very slight bend in your knees when your feet are at the bottom of the pedal stroke, as mentioned above. Right reach means your arms make a 45-degree angle over the bike. Too long, and your back will be sore reaching for the handlebars. 38. .
Avoid doing too much too soon
One of the biggest reasons for injury comes from trying to take on too much mileage before you’re ready. 39. . Similarly, if you’re on a training ride, don’t start too fast and risk exhaustion in the second half. Warm up during the first third of the ride, and then settle into a rhythm for the second.
Learn how to ride in a group
Group rides have their own rules for a reason. 40. . If it’s your first time riding with a new group, hang out in the back, observe, and ask for help if you need it. No question is a silly question when your own safety and the safety of the group is at stake.
A. Choose the right bike.
B. Set your seat height right.
C. Maybe you love riding non-competitively with a group.
D. It’s easy to cause a crash if your riding isn’t predictable (不可预测的).
E. Too short, and your knees will be too close to your arms.
F. To get the right fit, two elements are key: seat height and reach.
G. Build up slowly, ease in, and give your body time to adjust to new distances.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A thief dropped a winning lottery ticket (彩票) at the scene of his crime, but he has been given a lesson in 41 . The man whom he robbed 42 the ticket and won the ￡25,000 prize. But the man managed to find the thief and handed over the 43 .
The robbery happened when Professor Sabbatucci was changing a tyre on a highway. Another motorist, who stopped “to 44 ”, stole a suitcase from his car and drove off. The professor found the 45 ticket and brought it home.
The next day, the professor saw the lottery 46 on TV and realised it was a winner. He 47 the ￡ 25,000 prize, but he decided not to keep the money. He made an announcement on the radio, 48 , “I’m trying to find the man who robbed me. I have ￡25,000 for him — a lottery 49 . Please meet me.”
The professor received hundreds of 50 from people who were hoping to 51 him into handing them the money. But there was one voice he 52 and he arranged to meet the man in a park.
The robber gave back the 53 and burst into tears. He could not 54 what was happening. “Why didn’t you keep the money?” he asked. The professor replied, “Because it’s not mine.” Then he walked off, turning down the thief’s 55 to share the prize.
41. A. friendship B. honesty C. bravery D. challenge
42. A. held out B. took out C. made up D. picked up
43. A. crime B. lecture C. money D. evidence
44. A. explore B. rest C. watch D. help
45. A. stolen B. dropped C. forgotten D. damaged
46. A. results B. story C. loss D. sales
47. A. presented B. took C. donated D. shared
48. A. joking B. saying C. wondering D. replying
49. A. number B. case C. win D. receipt
50. A. notes B. emails C. letters D. calls
51. A. trick B. find C. lead D. draw
52. A. recognised B. reminded C. recorded D. recovered
53. A. car B. suitcase C. package D. check
54. A. explain B. illustrate C. believe D. realise
55. A. deal B. promise C. payment D. offer
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Undoubtedly, Britain is a nation of hat wearers. From taking off hats 56 launching mortar boards(学位帽) in the air, hats have long been associated with ceremonies and practices. Even the history of the country can 57 (tell) through hats.
Dating back to medieval England, the flat cap 58 (become) a symbol of working class culture in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Edwardian era was 59 golden age of hats, when the decorations became even more delicate, ranging from flowers, birds to fruits. The pork pie hat, 60 started in the mid-19th century, was the choice for many well-dressed Victorian citizens. Decades later it 61 (gradual) became a key feature of London street style. 62 by the 1960s, hats faded out of people’s sight because of the rise of private cars. It was the Royal Wedding held in 2011 63 contributed to the return of hat wearing. For example, Hat Works Museum—the only museum in Stockport featured in hats and hat making—is 64 (popular) than ever, with a great increase among its visitors.
What marks Britain out on the world stage is the large number of hats of different shapes and colors. The 65 (various) of hats in Britain reflects its multicultural background and rich cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是高一学生李华，你校外教 Mr. Smith 将选拔两名同学参加英国牛津大学(University of Oxford)的冬令营。请你给外教 Mr. Smith 发一封邮件申请参加。
内容包括：1.自我介绍；
2.申请理由；
3.期待获准。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,



Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（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。
Suzie wanted to go to a party. It was a beach party. It had been almost the only thing her friends had been talking about for the last couple of weeks. It was going to be the best party of the year, perhaps the best party of her life.
But there was a problem...and a big problem. Her mom had said no. Suzie was desperate, and the more desperately she pleaded (极力为……辩护) her case, the more firmly her mom said no. Suzie was disappointed. No, worse than that, she was heartbroken. This was her best friend’s party. How could she tell her that her mom wouldn’t let her go? She’d look silly if she was the only one not there. The other kids were bound to laugh at her. They might even dump(抛弃) her as a friend if she didn’t join in and participate in what they were doing.
Sunday dinner came around and Suzie’s Grandma joined the family for the meal, as she nearly always did on Sunday. Grandma noticed how unhappy Suzie had been looking during the meal but didn’t say a thing. It was Suzie’s turn to wash up and Grandma said, “Let me help you.” while the rest of the family shifted into the living room to watch a video.
“What’s up?” asked Grandma as Suzie dumped the dishes into water. Grandma wiped a plate with a tea towel.
“Mom won’t let me go to my best friend’s party.” said Suzie, sadly, “Has Mom explained why she doesn’t want you to go?” asked Grandma. “No,” replied Suzie.
“Then for a moment, put yourself in her position.” said Grandma. “If you were Mom, what would your objections be?”
Suzie hadn’t stopped to think about her mom’s side. All she had seen was what she wanted, “Well.” she answered after thinking for a moment or two, “It’s a beach party. Maybe she doesn’t trust us or thinks we’ll get into trouble. Maybe she thinks we’ll drown or something, but we all know how to swim and look after ourselves.”
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。
After further discussion, Suzie realised that her mom might be concerned about her safety because no adults would be at the party.






Suzie thought Grandma’s suggestions over and decided to have a chat with her mom.















2022—2023学年上学期期中考试高一英语参考答案
听力： 1-5 BBBCB 6-10 ACAAC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 ABCBC
阅读理解：21-23 BCB 24-27 CBAA 28-31 ADBD 32-35 BBDC 36-40 BFEGD
完型填空：41-45. BDCDB 46-50. ABBCD 51-55. AABCD
语法填空：
56. to 57. be told 58. became 59. a 60. which
61. gradually 62.But/Yet 63. that 64. more popular 65. variety
写作:
第一节：
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Li Hua, a Senior One student. Having learned a winter camp will be held by the University of Oxford, I am writing to apply for a place.
To start with, I can speak English fluently and I’m always trying to improve my communication skills. What’s more, I am a friendly person who is easy to get on with and I love to work with others in a team. This program attracts me so much because it will not only give me a chance to get to know my dream school but also add to my understanding of Western culture.
I hope I could be chosen to take part in this camp and I am looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节：
After further discussion, Suzie realised that her mom might be concerned about her safety because no adults would be at the party. She needed a perfect solution to the problem, which she had spent a few days struggling with, but in vain. She understood her mom’s concern but she couldn’t resist her urge to go to the party. Just at that time, Grandma said gently, “What if Mom dropped you off at the beach and took a walk nearby by herself? Or she could have a drink at the bar while glancing out over the beach from time to time, making sure you are safe.”
Suzie thought Grandma’s suggestions over and decided to have a chat with her mom. After finishing the dish-washing, Suzie mentioned the solution to Mom hesitantly. Her nervousness immediately turned into wild joy when her mom said yes. Then the next Sunday, when Grandma came over as always, she was happy to hear about not only her granddaughter’s wonderful beach adventure but also her daughter’s refreshing leisure time. Over dinner, happiness and laughter filled the house, all thanks to Grandma’s brilliant idea.
听力录音稿
Text 1
W: What time does the concert start?
M: At 7:30 pm. If we leave at 6:00 pm, we should be able to get there half an hour before the concert.
Text 2
M: Hello, will you please send someone up to my apartment? The hot water is running. And I can’t turn it off.
W: There’s no one in the office right now. I’ll send someone up as soon as I can.
Text 3
M: This is a very expensive watch, but I’ve had trouble with it ever since I bought it. I insist on seeing the manager.
W: Actually, it is unnecessary, Sir. I’ll give you another watch just like this one.
Text 4
W: Do you know anything about Mr. Smith’s class?
M: Well, if you think the course is going to be easy, you’re mistaken.
W: I also think the course is very difficult.
Text 5
W: I thought you were going to drive carefully so you wouldn’t get a traffic ticket.
M: I was, but it didn’t work out that way.
Text 6
W: Have we done everything on the list?
M: Let’s see—bank, post office, shops. Yes, we’re done.
W: Are we going to look for another chair for the living room? But let’s have lunch.
M: It’s only twelve thirty. I told Howard we’d meet him a little before one.
W: Oh, I’d forgotten about Howard. Do we have to have lunch with him?
M: You said you wouldn’t mind. He won’t be in town more than a day or two, and I want him to meet you. Besides, I think you’ll like him.
W: Well, it’s just that I’m too tired to do much talking after all that walking around the town.
M: Don’t worry. There is no problem talking with Howard. He always has plenty to say.
Text 7
W: Help!
M: What’s wrong?
W: My daughter is missing. I can’t find her anywhere!
M: OK. Calm down. I’m going to help you find her. What’s her name?
W: Erica. She’s only five. She doesn’t know how to speak Spanish!
M: What does Erica look like?
W: She has brown curly hair. She’s skinny and small for her age.
M: Okay. What is she wearing today?
W: Blue shorts and a pink T-shirt. She has a hat on too, I think.
M: How long ago did she go missing?
W: I’ve been looking for her for almost an hour now.
M: And where did you last see her?
W: We were just shopping in the vegetable section. I turned around and she was gone.
M: Don’t worry, everything is going to be okay.
Text 8
W: Hi, Mike! How are you feeling now?
M: Hi, Jenny! How did you know I was in hospital?
W: I was talking with Tom yesterday and he told me your right leg had been injured. How did it happen?
M: Their right back (右后卫) knocked me down when I rushed to their goal with the ball.
W: Wow! He must have hit you hard.
M: Of course. He hit me from the back and sent me rolling over here and there. At the time I was in a lot of pain. Anyway, they brought me to hospital.
W: Nothing serious, I hope.
M: The doctor said there weren’t any internal injuries, but I’d better stay a couple of days for observation. Thanks for coming. And thanks for the flowers.
W: You’re welcome.
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M: Hello, darling. I’ve just heard I have to go to Italy for a couple of days. I’m flying this evening.
W: Oh, David. Do you really have to go? You know the Johnsons are coming around to see us tonight.
M: Yes, I know. But I can’t help it. They’ll have to come some other time.
W: Then we won’t be able to go to the theater tomorrow.
M: No, I’m afraid we’ll have to change all our plans.
W: All right, David. When exactly are you leaving, then?
M: I’m taking the 7 o’clock plane to Rome.
W: Are you coming home before you go to the airport?
M: I’m afraid I can’t. I’m still having a talk with my boss here.
W: What about your suitcase?
M: I’m afraid you’ll have to pack it for me.
W: And who’s fetching it for you?
M: You’ll bring it, darling.
W: Why me?
Text 10
M: Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to the monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency exits on this aircraft. Take a moment to locate the exit closest to you. Note that the nearest exit may be behind you. Count the number of rows to this exit. Should the cabin experience sudden pressure loss, stay calm and listen to instructions from the cabin crew. Oxygen masks will drop down from above your seat. Place the mask over your mouth and nose, like this. Pull the strap to tighten it. If you are traveling with children, make sure that your own mask is on first before helping your children. In the unlikely event of an emergency landing, leave your carry-on items behind. Life rafts are located below your seats and emergency lighting will lead you to your closest exit and slide. We ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is put away safely during the flight. While we wait for the plane to take off, please take a moment to review the safety date card in the seat pocket in front of you.