film?
W: No, it's far too serious for me. I'd fall asleep!Why can't we get something funny—a film with Rik Moranis or someone like that?
M: A comedy? No thanks. They're boring. I'm not wasting my money on one of those. W: Well, I'll pay, if you're going to be difficult about it. M: I'm not being difficult—I just don't want to see a comedy. W: Fine. What else do you suggest then? M: How about a Robert de Niro? W: We've seen them all.
M: Maybe, but they're great films. Let's watch one again. W: OK.
Part III. Passages
Listen to the following two passages and choose the best answer to each question. Each passage will be read twice.
Passage A
W: A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I'd be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. As I looked down at the river far below me, I realised why people love rock-climbing. My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The accommodation wasn't wonderful, but we had everything we needed(beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air.
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from various places and none of us knew the area.
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last—covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we'd done. Passage B
M: Sunflower designs seem to be everywhere: on hats and clothing, on posters, on plates and coffee mugs.
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Although the designs usually show large, bright flowers with black centers and cheerful yellow petals, Nature is more creative. Real-life sunflowers come not only in yellow but also in shades of white, red, brown, and orange. Sunflower blossoms may range in size from only an inch wide to more than a foot across. Sunflowers are easy to plant. Just press seeds a couple of inches into garden soil. With plenty of sun and some water, they are almost guaranteed to bloom. When they do, you can pick the flowers or leave them in place. After the flowers fade, you can even eat the dried seeds—if you collect them before the birds do. Birds love sunflower seeds, and they can certainly tell the difference between a sunflower design and the real thing!
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全国中学生英语能力竞赛(NEPCS)初赛高二年级组试题
