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。

It was unusually cold that year on December 25. The snowstorm swept across my city, with biting wind piercing (划破) the silence of the empty street.

I was a nurse on duty in the emergency room. Seated behind my desk, I stared through the glass window into the dark sky. I didn't think there would be any patients, sighing about having to work on Christmas, when almost all the people were enjoying their family members' company. Just then, five people showed up in front of my desk, a pale woman and four small children. I rose to my feet immediately.

"Are you all sick?" I asked suspiciously.

"Yes." she said weakly and lowered her head.

But when it came to descriptions of their presenting problems, things got a little confusing. Two of the children had headaches, but the headaches weren't accompanied by the normal body language of holding the head or trying to keep it still. Two children had earaches, but only one could tell me which ear was affected. The mother complained of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.

Something was wrong, but I didn't say anything and explained that it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She responded, "Take your time; it's warm here."

On a hunch (出于直觉), I checked the chart after the admitting clerk had finished registering the family. No address—they were homeless. And the waiting room was warm and comfortable.

I looked out at the family huddled (蜷缩) by the Christmas tree. The little one was clapping his hands and stamping his feet, with his eyes fixed on the television screen while the bigger one was pointing at the television and yelling something at her mother. The oldest one was looking at an ornament(装饰) on the Christmas tree.

注意：

1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

I returned to the nurses' station.

……

We prepared a big dinner for our Christmas guests.

What day is it today?

I went to the art gallery the day before yesterday, but it was closed. I wonder why.<br />Oh, it's always closed on Saturday, but it stays open on Sunday.

What is Michael?

What did Michael do after graduating from university?<br />He considered advertising, accounting, and even a lawyer before he settled on teaching.<br />He's been doing that ever since.

What does the man mean?

Do you know Linda's new address? She's got some mail here and I'd like to send it to her.<br />Well, we haven't been in touch for quite a while. Sally should know it.

What are the speakers probably talking about?

Tell me what the problem is.<br />When I turn it on, the picture is in color,<br />but after one or two minutes, it's in black and white.

Where will the speakers meet?

The film is very good. Shall we meet at 8 p.m. at the entrance of the cinema?<br />Alright, but how can I get there?<br />When you get out of the station,<br />turn left and then keep walking until you come to a church.<br />The cinema is just opposite.<br />Yes, I know. See you then!

听录音，回答问题。

Hey! Can I ask you a favor? Could I get a ride to soccer practice? I have to be there at 3 o'clock.<br />I don't think I can. I have a class at 3.15. But I was planning on going to the library after lunch to get some studying done.<br />I won't have any other time to prepare for my test tomorrow morning, because I'm working from 5 o'clock until midnight tonight.<br />Hey! Can I ask you a favor? Could I get a ride to soccer practice? I have to be there at 3 o'clock.<br />I don't think I can. I have a class at 3.15. But I was planning on going to the library after lunch to get some studying done.<br />I won't have any other time to prepare for my test tomorrow morning, because I'm working from 5 o'clock until midnight tonight.

1. （1） When will the woman have a class?

   A . At 3:00. B . At 3:15. C . At 5:00.
3. （2） What will the woman do first after lunch?

   A . Go to work. B . Play soccer. C . Study in the library.

听录音，回答问题。

Tom, will you eat your food properly? You're just moving those peas around your plate.<br />I don't like peas. Why do you always make them for me? You know I don't like them.<br />You don't like any vegetables, but you've got to eat some.<br />Why?<br />You know why. Now hurry up and eat.<br />Can I have some ice cream?<br />No, not until you finish those peas.<br />Tom, will you eat your food properly? You're just moving those peas around your plate.<br />I don't like peas. Why do you always make them for me? You know I don't like them.<br />You don't like any vegetables, but you've got to eat some.<br />Why?<br />You know why. Now hurry up and eat.<br />Can I have some ice cream?<br />No, not until you finish those peas.

1. （1） What's the probable relationship between the speakers?

   A . Waitress and customer. B . Doctor and patient. C . Mother and son.
3. （2） What would the boy like to have?

   A . Some ice cream. B . Some peas. C . Some vegetables.

听录音，回答问题。

What are you making?<br />I'm working on a blueprint for a new addition to my house.<br />Cool, a new addition. What are you thinking about adding?<br />I want a bigger kitchen, and Don always wanted to have a music room of his own.<br />Mostly, we want more space for when the baby comes.<br />I didn't know that Don was a musician.<br />Yes, he started with the guitar, but now he can play some different instruments.<br />Wow, a dentist and a musician. I never knew.<br />There's a lot that you don't know about him.<br />Well, I'm glad you all are happy.<br />Well, I have to get going to the grocery store now.<br />Yeah, it was nice to run into you.<br />See you around.<br />See you.<br />What are you making?<br />I'm working on a blueprint for a new addition to my house.<br />Cool, a new addition. What are you thinking about adding?<br />I want a bigger kitchen, and Don always wanted to have a music room of his own.<br />What are you thinking about adding?<br />I think we want more space for when the baby comes.<br />Oh, I just started to have a new addition to my house.<br />Good enough.<br />I want more space to get more procureage, and basically, I want player呆odctor.<br />What are you thinking about adding to my house?<br />I'm thinking about adding place for the pizza in the basement.<br />You should addisin' a little bit more space at the knock-down area.<br />You

1. （1） What does the woman plan to do?

   A . Paint her house. B . Buy a new house. C . Expand her house.
3. （2） What might Don work as?

   A . A singer. B . A dentist. C . A pilot.
5. （3） Where is the woman going now?

   A . Her home. B . A music hall. C . A store.

听录音，回答问题。

So, how was your adventure vacation?<br />It was wonderful.<br />The beaches were great.<br />And there was a rain forest and a mountain in the center of the island where you could<br />go rock climbing.<br />Wow!<br />Did you go climbing?<br />Well, we went to the bottom of the mountain, spent four hours going to the forest, but<br />then I just felt too tired.<br />So I had to stand at the bottom and watch to the others.<br />I don't blame you.<br />So what else did you do?<br />I spent a lot of time on the beach.<br />I tried diving.<br />It was great.<br />Oh, and I saw a dolphin when I was underwater.<br />Wow!<br />Did you go bungee jumping?<br />I wanted to, but I realized I was scared of heights, so I just gave up, quite by chance.<br />The engine was broken on the boat, so they had to call the sailing trip off.<br />That's a shame, so what was the most exciting part of the trip?<br />Probably exploring the old caves.<br />I'd never done it before, and I thought it was great.<br />So how was your adventure vacation?<br />It was wonderful.<br />The beaches were great.<br />And there was a rain forest and a mountain in the center of the island where you could<br />go rock climbing.<br />Wow!<br />Did you go climbing?<br />Well we went to the bottom of the mountain, spent 4 hours going to the forest, but then<br />I just felt too tired.<br />So I had to stand at the bottom and watch to the others.<br />I don't blame you.<br />So what else did you do?<br />I spent a lot of time on the beach.<br />I tried diving.<br />It was great.<br />Oh, and I saw a dolphin when I was underwater.<br />Wow!<br />Did you go bungee jumping?<br />I wanted to, but I realized I was scared of heights, so I just gave up quite by chance.<br />The engine was broken on the boat, so they had to call the sailing trip off.<br />That's a shame, so what was the most exciting part of the trip?<br />Probably exploring the old caves.<br />I'd never done it before, and I thought it was great.<br />Thank you.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.<br />Bye.

1. （1） Why didn't the woman go climbing?

   A . She was worn out. B . She lost touch with others. C . She loved the scene at the bottom.
3. （2） What was the woman doing when she saw a dolphin?

   A . Relaxing on the beach. B . Sailing in a boat. C . Diving.
5. （3） What made the woman give up doing bungee jumping?

   A . Her health. B . Her fear. C . Equipment problems.
7. （4） What did the woman like most about her vacation?

   A . Taking photos. B . Visiting the caves. C . Playing with the dolphin.