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PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)
SECTION A (15 marks)
Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.
21. _______ in the 1800s and first mass-produced in Germany, the harmonica(口琴) was designed to play simple folk tunes.
A. Being invented B. Inventing C. Invented D. Having invented
22. When McKie brings friends or volunteers to the area where she works, most of ________ spend the first day sobbing.
A. them B. whom C. that D. which
23. My arrival was timed perfectly; it was the second weekend of November, when the world largest wine auction ________.
A. held B. was being held C. was held D. was to hold
24. Since then, more than 2 billion apps have been downloaded at prices ________ free to $900.
A. ranging between B. ranging from C. rang between D. rang from
25. With my hand-held Reader, I’ve read more books in the past six months than I ________ in the past six years.
A. doing B. did C. have D. do
26. You should never base anything on a theory that _________ impractical in practice.
A. is proved B. prove C. proves D. proved
27. — ________ he ________ anything about this historic site?
— Yes. That’s why he suddenly becomes so obsessed with it.
A. Has; read B. Does; read C. Did; read D. Had; read
28. Was it midnight ________ the fire broke out?
A. when B. that C. which D. at which
29. After the summer camp, I realized I wanted to take a route ________ I could use English all the time.
A. that B. which C. / D. where
30. You _______ have washed the dishes. I would’ve put them in the dishwasher.
A. shouldn’t B. wouldn’t C. couldn’t D. needn’t
31. ________ away from people who try to belittle(轻视) your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.
A. Keeping B. To keep C. Kept D. Keep
32. If Lu Xun were a contemporary writer, I can’t guarantee that he ________ laughed at by readers, as most young people don’t appreciate his writing style.
A. isn’t B. is C. wouldn’t be D. would be
33. Mark Twin’s own story is as memorable as _______ he imagined.
A. that B. those C. one D. it
34. Russia’s president fires senior military officers for failing to stop a naval base _________ by wildfires that have killed 48.
A. being swept B. swept C. to be sweptD. having swept
35. The web is fantastic at many things—e-mail, e-commerce, for example. But ________ your name is Amazon or Google, making money has proved hard.
A. if B. unless C. although D. as long as
SECTION B (18 marks)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.
Last weekend, I was walking across the village green(草坪) when I saw an elderly gentleman on the bench, just overlooking the duck pond. I thought he looked a bit forlorn(被遗弃的) so I went over and sat next to him.
After a few 36 about how nice the weather was and how there were a lot of ducks in the pond today, he told me how he used to come with his wife and watch the children feed the ducks with their mums. They didn't have any 37 of their own..So they cherished being together even more.
He explained he had been married for 54 years 38 his wife died and how much he missed 39 all the little things with her, like a beautiful sunset. He now lives in a care home. I remarked at how wonderful it must've been to have been married for so long and to have so many happy memories. He took out a large 40 and wiped his eyes and said he had one regret that in all that time he 41 told her how much he really loved her.
He showed me a photograph of them when they were young. The photo was taken more than 50 years ago. He couldn't believe how the time had 42 . I tried to comfort him by explaining that his wife would be still 43 over him and he could talk to her 44 he wants and that she knows how much he loved her because she can see into his heart.
The old man tried to 45 for blurting out his life story but I hushed him and said how privileged I felt he could talk to me and how much it meant to me.
The 46 I learned from this chance encounter is that we must tell the ones close to us how much we love and care for them and not take them for granted.
Don't 47 your kind acts until tomorrow; do them today because time flies.
36. A. discussion B. comments C. quarrels D. communication
37. A. children B. ducks C. pond D. home
38. A. before B. when C. after D. unless
39. A. doing B. carrying C. sharing D. buying
40. A. paper B. rubber C. brush D. handkerchief
41. A. never B. often C. sometimes D. constantly
42. A. passed on B. passed away
C. passed by D. passed off
43. A. watching B. looking
C. seeing D. observing
44. A. every time B. any time
C. some time D. the time
45. A. blame B. cry
C. regret D. apologize
46. A. thing B. class
C. lesson D. knowledge
47. A. put up B. put down
C. put away D. put off
SECTION C(12 marks)
Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.
Aaron LeMieux loves to hike and often listens to the radio at the same time. While on a 1,500-mile hike 48. _______ the Appalachian Trail, Aaron started thinking about energy. Could the energy his body was creating be used to charge an electronic device? In 2006 Aaron quit his job 49. ________ turned the basement of his home into a laboratory. He then put all his time 50. ________ developing the nPower PEG.
PEG means personal energy generator(发电机). 51. ________ uses the energy you create while moving to charge a hand-held device. Just put your nPower PEG in your bag, 52. ________ fasten it to your leg or bicycle. Then plug your MP3 player, cell phone or digital camera into your nPower PEG’s USA port. LeMieux’s company, Tremont Electric, claims 53. ________ nPower PEG can charge most hand-held electronic devices to 80 percent in one hour.
Since it costs US$149, the nPower PEG won’t appeal to everyone with its price so 54. ________. But for those 55. ________ spend a lot of time with electronic devices powered by batteries, it might come in handy.
PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.
A
Today, when there are many top graduates looking for top jobs, graduates can differentiate(区别) themselves by obtaining a double major or even a double degree. Increasingly, employers are looking for individuals who are not only competent and intelligent, but who have different skill sets and who are knowledgeable in many areas. Part of the appeal to employers is that your extra work demonstrates a willingness to take on difficult tasks. Additionally, if your majors overlap (重叠), you are able to show potential employers that you have both breadth and depth of knowledge.
By studying for a double major, although you will be studying for only one degree, you will be focusing on two related and integrated subjects that complement (补充) each other. Classes overlap between the majors, meaning fewer classes are required than with a double degree, so it is easier to finish within four years.
In contrast, with the more rigorous (严格的) double degree, you will be studying for two different degrees in two completely different areas of study. Although pursuing such a course of study allows students to complete two wholly separate degrees in less time than if they were to earn them separately, many strong students still find it incredibly difficult to complete in four or five years.
If you are committed to a double major/degree, it is wise to do a little bit of planning. Some students try to find two courses of studies that are related, while others seek to round out their academic studies by choosing two completely unrelated fields.
For double majors, common pairings include: (i) economics and a foreign language; (ii) political science or government and journalism; (iii) economics and psychology.
For double degrees, common pairings include: (i) engineering and a business program such as finance or accounting; (ii) engineering and economics.
56. What do employers think of the graduates with different skill sets and knowledge in many areas?
A. They should be given top jobs.
B. They are willing to take difficult tasks.
C. They are better than those who are competent and intelligent.
D. They must have attained a double major or even a double degree.
57. According to the passage, the underlined word “breadth” most probably means_________.
A. width B. amount C. quantity D. quality
58. To obtain a double major, you _________.
A. should complete two wholly separate degrees
B. need to focus on two related and integrated subjects
C. need to spend more time than obtaining a double degree
D. have to take courses in two completely different areas of study
59. If you are devoted to a double major or degree, you should _________.
A. find two subjects with overlapping classes
B. learn about what your potential employers want
C. decide what to learn with your intentions considered
D. try to decide on some common pairings as soon as possible
60. Which statement is CORRECT according to the passage?
A. Economics is a major while engineering is a degree.
B. Every college student should take a double major or degree.
C. Earning a double degree is more difficult than obtaining a double major.
D Some students choose two completely unrelated fields to show their ability in academic study.
B
CANYOUIMAGINEHOWHARDITWOULDBETOREADSENTENCESLIKETHIS? The ancient Greeks wrote this way. The lack of punctuation marks(标点符号) probably didn’t bother good readers, though. As they read, they just put pauses where they fit best. Also at this time, sentences switched directions. A sentence read from left to right. The next one read right to left, and then left to right again, etc.
The ancient Romans sometimes punctuated like this: Theyputapointbetweeneachwordinasentence. The word punctuation actually comes from this idea and the Latin word punctum, which means a prick(刺).
When the 5th century arrived, there were just two punctuation marks: spaces and points. The space separated words and while the points showed pauses in reading. Then in the 13th century, a printer named Aldus Manutius tried to standardize punctuation. He always used a period for a complete stop at the end of a sentence. He used a slash (/) to indicate a short pause. Over time, that slash was shortened and curled, and it became the modern comma.
Since that time, other marks have enlarged the punctuation family. The exclamation mark comes form the Latin word xt. It was originally formed by putting an upper-case(大写字母) I on the lower-case xt. The Latin word xt means “exclamation of joy.” The question mark originally started out as the Latin word question, meaning question. Eventually, scholars put it at the end of a sentence to show a question. Over time, it became a symbol formed by putting a lower-case q on an o.
Punctuation is still changing today. New marks are coming into existence, and old punctuation marks are used in new ways. Take for example, the “interrobang.” This 1962 invention combines the question mark and exclamation mark for times when writers want both. For example, “She did what‽” or “How much did you pay for that dress‽” Obviously, the interrobang is not widely used or recognized yet. But its invention shows that English is not yet finished with its punctuation.
61. Which of the following is a comma?
A. , B. : C. ; D. !
62. What’s the first paragraph mainly about?
A. The history of punctuation.
B. The introduction of punctuation.
C. The very beginning of punctuation.
D. The ancient Greek way of writing without punctuation.
63. Please put the following events in the order they happened.
a. The exclamation mark and question mark came into the punctuation family.
b. Comma came into existence.
c. Romans put a dot between words to separate words.
d. A period was used to end a sentence.
e. The “interrobang” was invented.
A. cbdae B. dcbae C. dbcea D. cdbae
64. What is the most possible situation for “She did what‽”?
A. You are told she gave her baby boy a good beat.
B. You are wondering what she did to save the poor boy.
C. You want to know what she did for a living after fleeing to a foreign country.
D. You demand someone else tell you what in the world happened to her.
65. According to the article, we learn ________.
A. punctuation didn’t come into being until the 5th century.
B. no one can really tell what new marks we may have in the future.
C. the invention of “interrobang” is a failure since it is not widely used.
D. both the exclamation mark and the question mark come from Greek words.
C
It was a party. I was 18 and it was fresher(大一新生) week. I was at the beginning of a course in English Literature and full of enthusiasm for my subject. She was also 18 and enrolled in a course in physics.
“Your major is of no use to society. What will you do with it when you graduate, other than teach? Plus, you’re going to be poor your whole life,” she said. “You have no soul and your degree is boring. I don’t care how much money you’re going to earn. I’d rather be poor and don’t mind being a teacher. If I love my work I’ll have something far more meaningful than a big bank account!” came the reply.
And so it went, back and forth, neither of us giving the other an inch, each of us stubbornly committed to our prejudice. We were both ignorant, but our ignorance was also society’s ignorance. It had always been that way. Scientists mocked(嘲笑) humanists; humanists laughed at scientists. Back in the 1960s, the physicist-turned novelist C. P. Snow labeled the sciences-humanities divide “a problem of ‘the two cultures’” . He said it was bad for society. The modern world needed well-rounded people.
I think I know better now, but it would have helped if we had been encouraged to think a little more outside our science and arts “boxes”.
That’s why I believe it is healthy that China is beginning a debate on whether it’s wise for young people to have to choose which direction their careers and lives will take at such an early age. At the moment, in their second year of high school, students must choose either the sciences or the humanities. After making the choice, they focus their energies on passing the appropriate college entrance exam.
But now, people in China are asking: Is this forced, early decision good for young people or society? Young people need time to explore, to discover where their real talents and interests lie. There are more than just a few middle-aged people out there, stuck in jobs they hate because they made the wrong choice at the wrong time.
And from the point of view of society, isn’t it better for students to delay a while before they decide what to study? Scientists can benefit from learning to develop the critical skills associated with the humanities; students in the humanities, surely, only stand to gain by finding out a little more about science and technology, which are so important to the future of a developing country like China.
With any luck, in the future young people fresh to college will be better informed about the possibilities of education than people of my generation.
66. The author describes what happened at a fresher party to ________.
A. show that he was ready to defend the subject he enjoyed
B. lead up his argument that the sciences-humanities divide is harmful
C. prove that doing something meaningful is better than having a lot of money
D. describe how fierce students of different majors can be when arguing with each other
67. What was C. P. Snow’s attitude towards the sciences-humanities divide?
A. Indifferent. B. Uncertain. C. Positive. D. Negative.
68. In the sixth paragraph, an example mentioning middle-aged people is used to show that ________.
A. students should not make decisions too early
B. not all people have a talent for or are interested in the sciences
C. these people did not have the chance to make a choice earlier in life
D. the earlier young people make a decision, the better it will be for them
69. According to the text, it is safe to say that ________.
A. sciences are more practical in the modern world
B. C. P. Snow was a novelist who became a physicist
C. future generations will be able to get more out of education
D. a command of both the sciences and humanities is important to society
70. What’s the best title for the article?
A. The sciences or the humanities, which to choose?
B. High school education in China
C. Isn’t it better to delay the choice of the career direction?
D. A better time to decide what to study
PART FOUR WRITING (45 marks)
SECTION A (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
An experimental solar-powered plane landed safely Thursday after completing its first 24-hour test flight, proving that the aircraft can collect enough energy from the sun during the day to stay aloft(在空中) all night.
Pilot Andre Borschberg eased the Solar Impulse onto the runway at Payerne airfield about 30 miles southwest of the Swiss capital Bern at exactly 9 a.m. (3 a.m. EDT) Thursday. Helpers rushed to stabilize the pioneering plane as it touched down, ensuring that its massive 207-foot wingspan didn't scrape the ground and topple(倾倒) the craft.
The record feat(壮举) completes seven years of planning and brings the Swiss-led project one step closer to its goal of circling the globe using only energy from the sun. ‘We achieved more than we wanted. Everybody is extremely happy,’ Borschberg told reporters after landing.
Previous flights included a brief ‘flea hop’ and a longer airborne test earlier this year, but this week's attempt was described as a ‘milestone’ by the team. The team said it had now demonstrated that the single-seat plane can theoretically stay in the air indefinitely, recharging its depleted batteries using 12,000 solar cells and nothing but the rays of the sun during the day. But while the team said this proves that emissions-free air travel is possible, it doesn't see solar technology replacing conventional jet propulsion(喷气推进) any time soon. Instead, the project's overarching purpose is to test and promote new energy-efficient technologies.
Project co-founder Bertrand Piccard, himself a record-breaking balloonist, said many people had been skeptical that renewable energy could ever be used to take a man into the air and keep him there. ‘It’s a matter of time that people come to believe and understand about renewable energies,’Piccard said, adding that the flight was proof that new technologies can help break society's dependence on fossil fuels.
The team will now set its sights on an Atlantic crossing, before attempting a round-the-world flight in 2013, making only five stops along the way. ‘It's absolutely not time to relax,’ said Piccard.
Title: A 71. __________ in solar-powered flight and its background information
A project on solar-powered flightMain purpose: To test and promote 73. __________
74. __________: To make an Atlantic crossing; To attempt a round-the-world flight with only five stops in 2013.
Long-term goal: To circle the globe using only 75. __________.
72. __________a brief ‘flea hop’;
an airborne test.
Record-setting test flightName of the plane: 76. __________
Name of the pilot: Andre Borschberg
Time: 77. __________
Length of Place: at Payerne airfield, Switzerland.
Achievements:
●proving that the aircraft can collect enough energy from the sun during the day to stay aloft all night, making 78. __________ possible;
●proving that new technologies can help rid society of 79. __________ fossil fuels;
●bringing the project 80. __________ to its long-term goal.
SECTION B (10 marks)
Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.(10 marks)
These days, Americans worry most about an economic recovery that President Obama calls "painfully slow". But on Saturday millions will remember the day al-Qaida terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. Another hijacked plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania when passengers rebelled. Close to three thousand people died that day. Next year will be a big anniversary, ten years since the day Americans call 9-11.
But this September eleventh comes at an uneasy time. A large number of Americans say they oppose plans to build an Islamic center near the World Trade Center site in New York. This week attention centered on a Christian minister(基督教事工) with a small following in the state of Florida.
Reverend Terry Jones said he would mark the 9-11 anniversary by burning copies of the Quran(可兰经). He said he wanted to send a message to Islamic extremists. He said, "We are not hateful toward Muslims. We are not aiming this at Muslims, we are aiming this at Sharia law(伊斯兰教教法)."
Political and religious leaders around the world had condemned him. The plan even led the State Department to warn American travelers to avoid places where protests(抗议) might take place.
President Obama said burning Qurans could endanger American troops and invite more extremism. Defense Secretary Robert Gates called Mr. Jones on Thursday to urge him to reconsider.
Administration officials called the idea of burning Qurans "un-American." But they also agreed that it would be within constitutional rights, like protesters who burn American flags. The Constitution guarantees free speech and bars the government from restricting the practice of religion.
81. According to this news article how many things made this September 11 uneasy? (No more than 1 word)
82. What did the State Department think would happen after Reverend revealed his plan? (No more than 4 words)
83. How did the government prevent the situation becoming worse? (No more than 9 words)
84. Why couldn’t the US government forbid Reverend to burn Qurans? (No more than 7 words)
SECTION C (25 marks)
Directions :Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese .
请以 Gains from Growing Pains 为题，写一篇不少于120词以上的英语短文。
要求：1. 描述成长过程中的一件令你烦恼的事情。2. 说说此事最终带给你的启示和收获。
参考答案
PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)
SECTION A (22.5 marks)
1-5 CABCA 6-10 ACBCC 11-15 ABCAB
SECTION B(7.5 marks)
16. Friday 17. Hot and wet 18. 97 19. Light showers 20. evening
PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)
PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)
56-60：BABCC 61-65: ADDAB 66-70: BDADC
PART FOUR WRITING (25 marks)
SECTION A (10 marks)
71. milestone 72. Previous (test) flights 73. new energy-efficient technologies 74. Short-term goal
75. solar power/energy 76. the Solar Impulse 77. Place 78. emissions-free air travel
79. dependence on 80. one step closer
SECTION B (10 marks)
81. Two. (2 marks)
82. Protests (might take place). (2 marks)
83. By calling Mr. Jones to urge him to reconsider. (3 marks)
84. Because it was / would be within constitutional rights. Because it was allowed by the constitution./ Because it was his constitutional right. (3 marks)
SECTION C (25 marks)
请以 Gains from Growing Pains 为题，写一篇120词左右的短文。
要求：1. 描述成长过程中的一件令你烦恼的事情。2. 说说此事最终带给你的启示和收获。
【参考范文】
听力原文：
Text 1:
A: What time's the next train to Washington?
B: That's 9:26 on Track 16.[]
A: When does it get there?
B: It's scheduled to arrive at 11:50.
A: How much is it?
B: It's $30.00 one way or $55.00 round trip.
Text 2:
Man: Hey, Kathy. I'm thinking about renting a movie for tonight's party, and I want to know what kind of movies you like.
Woman: Okay. What kind of movies do you have in mind?
Man: Well, what about action movies?
Woman: Ah, I don't really like action movies. Too much violence.
Man: Okay, do you like comedies?
Woman: Now, I do enjoy comedies.
Man: Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories?
Woman: Uh . . . I'm not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch. Oh, and I really like foreign films, too.
Man: Okay. I'll go to the video store and see what I can find. Thanks.
Text 3:
[Phone ringing . . .]
Bill: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message. [Beep]
Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then.
Text 4:
Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few T-shirts.
Ashley: What about the rest of the year?
Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.
Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?
Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school every day.
Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
Jake: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.
Ashley: Um, that makes sense.
Jake: And I'll just rent a tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
Ashley: You? Married? Hah!
Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?
Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .
Text 5:
Scott: Dave, I’m going to the supermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic later. Any suggestions?
Dave: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
Scott: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs too?
Dave: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs?
Scott: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself!
Dave: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of hamburger meat and, uh . . . , seven packages of hot dogs.
Scott: And you better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs.
Dave: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips?
Scott: Humm. Better make that eight or so.
Dave: Alright. Oh, and we're gonna need some hamburger and hot dog buns. How about five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right.
Scott: Yeah, you better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too.
Dave: Okay. What else? Uh, we're gonna need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles?
Scott: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
Dave: Okay. And what about dessert?
Scott: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.
Dave: Well, I wouldn't mind that, but you know, she's been very busy working two jobs, so I'd hate to ask her, [Oh, hum . . . ] and uh . . . Hey, why don't you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies? [Well . . .] Hey, you could even ask, uh . . . , what's her name . . . yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! [Well . . .] I bet she'd be willing to help you! [I don't know . . . ] She's a real knockout!
Scott: Nah, I don't think I could ask her . . .[Ahh!] I don't know her phone number, plus . . .
[ Door bell rings . . . ]
Dave: Hey, you don't need to. She's at the door!
Scott: What do you mean?
Dave: Well, I thought you two would hit it off, so I called her up saying I was you, and I invited her over to watch a movie.
Scott: You did what???
Dave: Wait, wait, wait . . . [uhhhhh . . . ]
Text 6:
Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator.
Taxi Driver: Help. Help. Please help me!
Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening.
Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger, and she's going into labor.
Operator: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are.
Taxi Driver: I'm . . . I'm in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isn't going to wait.
Operator: Okay. What's your name sir and your passenger's?
Taxi Driver: It's ... it's Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. She's in no condition to tell me.
Operator: Okay, now what's the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention.
Taxi Driver: Umm, I see golden arches . . . McDonalds.
Operator: Okay, is there anyone else with you?
Taxi Driver: No, and I've tried to get someone else to stop. [The sound of a bottle breaking.]
Operator: Hey, what was that? [Ahhhh!]
Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here?
Operator: I've just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second.
Taxi Driver: Hey, is there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance?
Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm.
Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, they're too late. It's a boy!
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Well, for those who are out today, I have to tell you it is hot and wet for most of the state, with the high temperatures in the low to mid 90’s. The city of Elkview has a high for the day of 97 degrees. I’m glad I’m working indoors today!
For those of you planning outdoor activities tomorrow, you can expect a nice day for most of Saturday with temperatures in the high 90’s. However, things might change by Saturday evening with a storm moving in. We can expect light showers over the northern part of the state bringing slightly cooler temperatures is the 80’s, but this rain should die away by mid Sunday morning. It will be partly cloudy for most of the morning, but these clouds should move out by mid-afternoon.
Skies should be clear on Sunday evening for those who want to watch the meteor shower, which is pieces of rocks and metals traveling through space and falling down toward the earth. It should start at 10:47 p.m. And that’s all for today’s weather report.