重庆2013年高考英语试题及参考答案
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What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage?
- A.To explain what English weather-speak is about.
- B.To analyse misconceptions about the English weather.
- C.To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.
- D.To convince people that the English weather is changeable.
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According to the passage,Jeremy Paxman believes that________.
- A.Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weather
- B.there is nothing special about the English weather]
- C.the English weather attracts people to the British Isles
- D.English people talk about the weather for its unccrtainty
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写作一(满分15分)
请结合材料,按要求用英文写作。
A mother said,”My son is always on the phone,sleeping, out with his friends.or in his room.He never has time to talk to me.”
要求:(1)就此材料发表你的看法;
(2)紧扣材料,有明确的观点;
(3)词数不少于60;
(4)在答题卡上作答。
写作二(满分20分)
调查显示,中国长江江豚(finless porpoise)受人类活动影响而频临灭绝,目前总数不足1000只。暇设你是李华,现请用英文给WWF(世界自然保护基金组织)写一封信,请他们关注这一状况并提供资助。内容应包括:
·说明写信目的
·简述江豚现状
·希望WWF如何帮助(比如:资助江豚保护项目等)
·表示感谢并期待回复
注意:(1)词数不少于80;
(2)在答题卡上作答
(3)书信格式及开头均已给出(不计入总词数)。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m a student from Chongqing,China.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
It is widely known that any English conversation begins with The Weather.Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr.Johnson’s famous comment that “When two English meet, their first talk is of weather.” Though Johnson’s observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather-speak.
Bill Bryson, for ezample, concludes that,as the English weather is not at all exciting,the obsession with it can hardly be understoo
D.He argues that”To an outsider,the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it.” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles.
Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive.Bryson is wrong, he says,because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomen
- A.”The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.” According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider.
- Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English.Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point.The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all.English weather-speak is a system of
- A.most commentators agree with Dr.Johnson
- B.Dr.Johnson is famous for his weather observation
- C.the comment was accurate two hundred years ago
- D.English conversations usually start with the weather
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What does the underlined word”obsession” most probably refer to?
- A.A social trend.
- B.An emotional state.
- C.A historical concept.
- D.An unknown phenomenon.
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What does the underlined word”symbiotic” mean?
- A.Living together.
- B.Growing fast.
- C.Moving harmoniously.
- D.Breathing peacefully.
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In the last paragraph, the Atlantic is compared to __________.
- A.a beautiful and poetic place
- B.a flesh and blood person
- C.a wonderful world
- D.a lovely animal
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What is the purpose of using the poem”Storm at Sea” in the passage?
- A.To describe the movement of the waves.
- B.To show the strength of the storm.
- C.To represent the power of the ocean.
- D.To prove the vastness of the sea.
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What is the passage mainly about?
- A.The beginning of road deaign.
- B.The development of transport wheels.
- C.The history of public transport.
- D.The invention of fast-moving vehicles.
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
Not all bodies of wather are so evidently alive as the Atlantic Ocean, an S-shaped body of water covering 33 million square miles.The Atlantic has, in a sense, replaced the Mediterranean as the inland sea of Weatern civilization.Unlike real inland seas, which seem strangely still, the Atlantic is rich in oceanic liveliness.It is perhaps not surprising that its vitality has been much written about by ancient poets.
“Strm at Sea”, a short poem written around 700, is generally regarded as one of mankind’s earliest artistic representations of the Atlantic.
When the wind is from the west
- All the waves that cannot test To the east must thunder on Where the bright tree of the sun
- Is rooted in the osean’s breast.
- As the poem suggests, the Atlantic is never dead and dull.It is an ocean that moves, impressively and endlessly.It makes all kinds of noise-it is forever thundering,boiling, crashing,and whistling.
- It is easy to imagine the Atlantic trying to draw breath-perhaps not so noticeably out in mid –ocean,but where it meets land, its waters bathing up and down a sandy beach.It mimics(模仿)nearly perfectly the steady breathing of a living creature.It is fi
- A.always energetic
- B.lacking in liveliness
- C.shaped like a square
- D.favored by ancient poets
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What do we know about road design from the passage?
- A.It was easier than wheel design.
- B.It improved after big changes in vehicle design.
- C.It was promoted by fast-moving vehicles.
- D.It provided conditions for wheel design to develop.
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How is the last paragraph mainly developed?
- A.By giving examples.
- B.By making comparisons.
- C.By following time order.
- D.By making classifications.
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
- Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for.We do know,however,that they existed over 5,500years ago in ancient Asia. The oldest known tra
- But it could also be because of a difficult situation.While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces werent going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them.Eventually,road surfaces did become smoother, but th
- In the mid-1700s,a Frenchman came up with a new design of road--a base layer (层)of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller atones.A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong,lasting road surface became a
- A.Few knew how to use transport wheels.
- B.Humans carried farming tools just as well.
- C.Animals were a good means of transport.
- D.The existence of transport wheels was not known.
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Who most probably said“My education has been the library and books" in the interview reflecting on his/her experience?
- A.Andrew Zuckennan.
- B.Federico Mayor 7,aragozA.
- C.Nadine Gordimer.
- D.Dave Brubeck.
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What is the main purpose of this web page?
- A.To show Zuckennans awards.
- B.To publicize Zuckenmans project.
- C.To spread the wisdom of the three people.
- D.To celebrate the achievements of the three people.
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What did the author learn from her experience most probably?
- A.Strike while the iron is hot.
- B.Have a good word for one’s friend
- C.Put oneself in other’s shoes
- D.A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
One of the greatest gifts one generation can give to other generations is the wisdom it has gained from experience.This idea has inspired the award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman.He interviewed and took photos of fifty over-sixty-five-year-olds all over the world.Hisproject explores various aspects of their lives.The photos and interviews are now available on our website.
Click on the introductions to read the complete interviews.
Let us now have a culture of peace.
—Federico Mayor Zaragoza,Spain
Federico Mayor Zaragoza obtained a doctorate in pharmacy(药学)from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1958 .After many years spent in politics,he became Director-Ceneral of UNESCO in 1987.In 1999,he for a Culture of Peace,of which he is now the president.In addition to many he has published four collections of poems and several books of eaasys.
Writing is a discovery.
—Nadine Cordimer,South Africa
Due to a weak heart,Nadine ordimer attended school and university briefly.She read widely and began writing at an early age .She published her first short story at the age of fifteen,and has completed alarge number been translated into forty languages.In 1991,Cordimer won the Nobel Prize
Jzaa is about the only form. of an today.
—Dave Brubeck,USA
Dave Brubeck studied music at the University of the Pacific and graduated in 1942.After World War Two he was encouraged to play jazz.In 1951,he recorded his first album(专辑).Brubeck’s 1959 album has become a jazz a Grammy lifetime Achievement Award in 1996.
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Why did Andrew Zuckerman choose the fifty elders for his project?
- A.Because their wisdom deserves to be passed on.、
- B.Because they are physically impressive.
- C.Because their accomplishments inspired him.
- D.Because they have similar experiences.
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According to the web page, Federico Mayor Zaragoza____.
- A.has won many awards for his work in politics
- B.has served as the president of a university
- C.has devoted all his life to the field of science
- D.has made achievements in different areas
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What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist?
- A.The dentist’s agreeing to treat her at very short notice.
- B.The dentist’s being as busy as the other dentists.
- C.The surroundings of the dentist’s office.
- D.The laughing assistant of the dentist.
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Why did the author suddenly smile?
- A.Because the dentist came at last.
- B.Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.
- C.Because she could relax in the chair.
- D.Because the assistant kept comforting her.
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
The morning had been a disaster.My tooth was aching,and I’d been in an argument with a friend.Her words still hurt:“The trouble with you is that you won’t put yourself in my place.Can’t you see things from my point of view?”Ishook my head stubbomly—and felt the ache in my tooth.I’d thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday,but the pain was really unbearable.I started calling the dentists in the phone book,but no one coule see me immediatcly.Finally,at about lunchtime,I got lucky.
“If you come by right now,”the receptionist said,“the dentist will fit you in .”
I lookmy purse and keys and rushed to my car.But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist.What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice?Why wasn’t he as busy as the others?
In the dentist’s office,I sat down and looked around.I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried.The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice-cold one.
When I tole her my fears,she laughed and said ,“Don’t worry.The dentist is very good.”
“How long do I have to wait for him?”I asked impatiently.
“Come on ,he is coming.Just lie down and relax.And enjoy the artwork,”the assistant said.
“The artwork?”Iwas puzzled.
The chair went back,suddenly I smiled.There was a beautiful picture,right where I could enjoy it :on the ceiling.How considerate the dentist was !At that moment,I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
What a relief!
Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling that morning?
- A.Cheerful.
- B.Nervous.
- C.Satisfied.
- D.Upset.
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.hard
- B.everywhere
- C.carefully
- D.late
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.time
- B.length
- C.form
- D.frequency
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.ability
- B.relationship
- C.confidence
- D.business
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.tear down
- B.build up
- C.set aside
- D.give out
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.clear
- B.present
- C.common
- D.early
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.play
- B.communication
- C.sleep
- D.exercise
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.worke up to
- B.put up with
- C.got on with
- D.loked down upon
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
It is easy to overlook the rolethat your body plays in influencing your mood(情绪).when you are 49 ,you may find yourself blaming work pressures or an unknown future.However,it could just be that you’ve been sitting behind you desk too long.
One way to improve your mood is50 .Psychologically,it provides you with a break from the stresses in your life .Also,in the process,you may aim for51 goals,like a mew personal running record or a better body shape.The achievement of a particular goal makes you feel good and contributes to your52 .That is why exercise has been shown to53 your self-respect.
You do not have to train yourself54 to feel the psychological benefits of exercise.What really matters is55 ,not intensity(强度)of your exercise.You can try walking for 30 minutes five times per week or simply gardening on weekends.
请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.ill
- B.poor
- C.unhappy
- D.unsuccessful
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.familiar
- B.expensice
- C.admirable
- D.precious
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.worried
- B.amazed
- C.friendly
- D.cautious
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.improving
- B.painting
- C.recovering
- D.studying
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.class
- B.sports
- C.art
- D.tea
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.great
- B.dark
- C.different
- D.strange
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.Relieced
- B.surprised
- C.Encouraged
- D.Puzzled
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.challenged
- B.grasped
- C.doubted
- D.admitted
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.concentrte
- B.change
- C.hide
- D.sit
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.happen
- B.work
- C.finish
- D.last
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.until
- B.since
- C.because
- D.as
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请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.center
- B.top
- C.beginning
- D.bottom
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- Forgotten something? I can keep an eye on your kids if you want to go end get it.
-____Thank you all the same.
- A.Its very kind of you.
- B.Oh, how carelem of me!
- C.I might u well go and get it.
- D.Well, I can do without it,
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根据以下资料,回答下列各题。
When Joe was about to start school.all signs pointed to success.Yet things turned out to be quite36.The fourth grade even found him at the 37 of the class.Joestruggled day and night, but it did not 38-until one stormy aftermoon .
On that aftermoon ,39 the math teacher started to introduce difficult concepts, dadk Clouds covered the sky, and the stone ad in.Hard thou she tried to make the kids,40 ,the thunder won the battle for their attention .No one41 the concepts.Except Joe.He undemtood them and answered all the questions correctly.The teacher patted him on the back.and told him to go around to the others and explain how he hadmanaged it.42 by his newfound success.Joe moved quickly throughout the room.Soon math time was followed by the time for43 .All children naturally drew44 pictures on such a day.Except for Joe.
Since then, Joe started45.Though he never made it to the top, his math teacher was always46 and curious about the change: Why had that stomry day changed Joe?
On the day Joe graduared, he presented the teacher with his moat47possession—the picture of.bright yellow sun .On the picture Joe had written: This is the day I 48my brightness.
请在第____处填上正确答案。
- A.unfair
- B.boring
- C.disapporinting
- D.dangerous
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A Midsummer Nights Dream____at the Theatre Royal on 19th June.and then tours throughout Scotland
- A.opens
- B.is opened
- C.will open
- D.will be opened
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The engine just wont start.Something seems____wrong with it.
- A.to go
- B.to have gone
- C.going
- D.having gone
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The parents were shocked by____news that their son needed____operation on his knee.
- A.a;/
- B.the; /
- C.the; an
- D.a; an
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- It rained cats and dogs this morning.Im glad we took an umbrella.
- Yeah, we would have got wet all over if we____
- A.hadn’t
- B.havent
- C.didnt
- D.dont
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When I was little, my mother used to sit by my bed,____me stories till I till asleep,
- A.having told
- B.telling
- C.told
- D.to tell
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Recycling is one way to protect the environment; reusing is____
- A.another
- B.the other
- C.one another
- D.one
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It was with the help of the local guide____the mountain climber was rescued.
- A.who
- B.that
- C.when
- D.how
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____struck me most in the movie was the father’s deep love for his son.
- A.That
- B.It
- C.What
- D.Which
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- What are you doing this Saturday?
- Im not sure.but I____go to the Rolling Stones concert
- A.must
- B.would
- C.should
- D.might
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____we have enough evidence.we cant win the case.
- A.Once
- B.As long as
- C.Unless
- D.Since
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- Would you like a glass of wine?
-____I dont drink.
- A.No, thanks
- B.Yes, please
- C.I dont like it
- D.Its my favorite
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Its not easy to change habits,____with awareness and self-control, it is possible.
- A.for
- B.or
- C.but
- D.so
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John incited abuout 40 people to his wedding, most of____are family members
- A.them
- B.that
- C.which
- D.whom
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请在第_____处填上正确答案。
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I felt very tired when I got home.and I____straight to bed.
- A.go
- B.went
- C.had gone
- D.have gone
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Introduction to Competitors
请在第_____处填上正确答案。Name Age Occupation Strengths Peter SMITH 18 Enginner Art and literature TomAnderson 28 Salesman 19 and history Jack Brown 36 20 Language and culture -
请在第_____处填上正确答案。
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What is the speaker mainly talking about?
- A.An arrangement for a day.
- B.An introduction to a place.
- C.An experience of culture.
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What will they possibly do right before supper?
- A.Swim at the beach.
- B.Do some shopping.
- C.See an exhibition.
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At what time are they leaving (or the Natural Museum?
- A.7:30 a.m.
- B.8:30 a.m.
- C.3:30 p.m.
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Who is most probably going to meet the man at the airport?
- A.Th e woman.
- B.The mans brother.
- C.The womans sister.
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What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
- A.Parent and teacher.
- B.Brother and sister.
- C.Husband and wife.
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What are the two speakers mainly talking about?
- A.Stamps.
- B.Hobbies.
- C.Books.
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What is the woman going to do on Friday?
- A.Attend a meeting.
- B.Go on vacation.
- C.Make a phone call.
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Whendid the woman begin to collect stamps?
- A.At the age of 9.
- B.At the age of 12.
- C.At the age of 20.
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What does the woman advise the man to do?
- A.Join a reading club.
- B.Travelto other countries.
- C.Collectstamps.
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Where does the conversation most probably take place?
- A.Atan airport.
- B.Ata busstop.
- C.At a railway station.
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How much will the woman pay for her ticket?
- A.$30.
- B.$50.
- C.$60.
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Which city is the woman going to?
- A.Chicago.
- B.Boston.
- C.New York.
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What are the two speakers most probably?
- A.Students.
- B.Workers.
- C.Teachers.
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What are the two speakers talking about?
- A.A language.
- B.An interest.
- C.A class.
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Who has a dictionary?
- A.The man.
- B.Lucy.
- C.Tina.
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How many sisters doesthe woman have?
- A.One.
- B.Twe.
- C.Three.
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What iswomangoing to do tonight?
- A.Meetthe man.
- B.Go out for dinner.
- C.Prepare for a meeting.