福州八中2023-2024学年第一学期期末考试
高二英语
考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分
2024. 01.31
第Ⅰ卷（满分100分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。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. How much should the man pay
A. $94. B. $95. C. $100.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Their father. B. The speech topic. C. Their business plan.
3. What will the man do next
A. Push the car. B. Replace the batteries. C. Sit in the driving seat.
4. What does Frank prefer to do
A. Stay with friends. B. Watch a match on TV. C. Play basketball.
5. Why didn’t Eric want to sunbathe during the holiday
A. He had to carry a heavy tyre.
B. He was afraid of being laughed at.
C. He had forgotten to take his swimsuit.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Father and daughter. C. Mother and son.
7. How will the speakers celebrate Father’s Day
A. By making a nice jacket.
B. By holding a surprise party.
C. By creating a handmade book.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman come here
A. To attend a birthday party. B. To have a business talk. C. To meet some friends.
9. Who is the woman looking for
A. A man wearing a suit and tie, with his wife.
B. A man wearing a T-shirt and jeans, with his wife.
C. A woman wearing a T-shirt and jeans, with her friends.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a cafe. B. In a theatre. C. In a gift shop.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Joe probably prefer to read
A. Poems. B. Horror fiction. C. Science books.
12. What does Jane think of Stray Birds
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Meaningful.
13. What day is it today
A. Wednesday. B. Thursday. C. Saturday.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is probably the woman
A. A reporter. B. A hostess. C. A writer.
15. Where was Herbert Wilde born
A. In Switzerland. B. In Italy. C. In Britain.
16. What is Herbert Wilde eager to get now
A. Fame. B. Freedom. C. Inspiration.
17. What does the woman expect Herbert Wilde to do
A. Be brave to follow his heart.
B. Enjoy the quietness in the countryside.
C. Manage to keep his work-life balance.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does Jacob Heil decide to climb the highest mountains in the world
A. To raise awareness of cancer.
B. To challenge himself.
C. To win a reward.
19. What worries Jacob most about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
A. His physical health.
B. The unexpected challenges.
C. The height of the mountain.
20. What is Jacob like
A. Serious. B. Determined. C. Creative.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Donna Strickland is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Professor Strickland is one of the recipients (接受者) of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2018 with Gérard Mourou, her PhD teacher at the time. They published this Nobel-winning research in 1985 when Strickland was a PhD student at the University of Rochester in New York state, Together they paved the way toward the most intense laser pulses ever created.
Professor Donna Strickland is only the third woman ever to have won the Nobel Prize in Physics. She and her fellow winners were honored for what the Nobel Committee called groundbreaking inventions in laser physics. Professor Strickland found a way to use lasers as very precise drilling or cutting tools. Millions of eye operations are performed every year with these sharpest laser beams.
“How surprising do you think it is that you’re the third woman to win this prize ”
“Well, that is surprising, isn’t it I think that’s the story of Maria that people want to talk about — that why should it take 60 years There arc so many women out there doing fantastic research, so why docs it take so long to get recognized ”
Physics still has one of the largest gender (性别) gaps in science. One recent study concluded that at the current rate it would be more than two centuries until there were equal numbers of senior male and female researchers in the field.
The last woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics was German-born Maria Goeppert Mayer for her discoveries about the nuclei of atoms. Before that it was Marie Curie, who shared the 1903 prize with her husband, Pierre. This year’s winners hope that breaking this decades of hiatus (间断) will mean the focus in the future will be on the research, rather than the gender of the researcher.
21. Which of the following best explains the underlined word “groundbreaking” in Paragraph 2
A. innovative. B. contradictory. C. concrete. D. consistent.
22. What do we know about Professor Strickland
A. The big award arrived at her when she was a PhD student.
B. The fruit of her work contributed to many eye operations.
C. She held it that Maria had been talked about for too long.
D. She discovered the nuclei of atoms with a German scientist.
23. When did the second woman winning the Nobel Prize in Physics win the honor
A. In 1903. B. In 1963. C. In 1958. D. In 1985.
24. What can be inferred from the statements in Paragraph 4
A. Women’s achievements in physics are as great as men’s.
B. Women’s achievements in physics are more and more fantastic.
C. Maria’s discoveries resulted from her long time research.
D. Gender inequality still exists in the field of science research.
25. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A degree paper. B. A newspaper. C. A textbook. D. A guidebook.
B
I’m a student in my fourth year of a biomedical science degree at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, but I also work 38 hours a week at Sainsbury’s to make ends meet. I do three night shifts a week, plus overtime if I can get it. Monday is the most occupied day for me — I work from 10 pm until 8 am on Saturday and Sunday nights, earning just over 100 a night, and then I have to be at my first lecture at 9 am on Monday. By the time I finish lectures, at 2 pm, I’m exhausted, but I know I have to be back at work by 10 pm.
I constantly have to force myself to stay awake, and to be alert whatever it takes. A packet of Skittles and a Red Bull usually helps. The work I do at Sainsbury’s is very physical like stacking shelves. I’m lucky because I’m an active person and the amount I lift at work is nothing compared with the weights I lift in the gym. I know I have the strength to bear it.
I’m originally from Nigeria. I came here when I was seven, growing up in Croydon, south London. Money was tight. My parents gave me everything I needed, but ther:was no money to spend on luxuries. I worked hard at school though and, with the help of GT Scholars, I got some of the best A-level grades in my class.
Unfortunately, though I had applied for “settled” British residential status when very young, the Home Office waited until I was in sixth form to approve my application. That meant I wasn’t eligible for a student loan. The only way I could afford to go to university was that if I got a job that would pay for all my living costs and my parents, who work in market research, paid for my tuition fees. In Scotland, that’s about 7,000 a year.
I don’t have much time to socialize because of my job. Ideally, I would also like to have more time to study so I can excel at my course. Yes, I have a lot on my plate, but working hard isn’t new to me. Growing up, my parents and my mentors in the church and at GT Scholars cultivated in me the importance of working hard for what I want in life.
My dream is to do an MA in physiotherapy next year and then get a job working for the NHS. But right now, I’m just focused on trying to get the best grades I can. Whenever I find life hard, I tell myself this is about my future. I don’t need much, but I would like to worry less about money and have more free time. That is what I look forward to the most.
26. Why does the author work long hours and sometimes overtime every week
A. To help his parents pay off the debts.
B. To pay for his tuition fees.
C. To prove his ability to earn money.
D. To pay for his own living expenses.
27. Why docs the author mention “Skittles and a Red Bull” in paragraph 2
A. To stress his awkward situation. B. To excuse himself of being sleepy.
C. To highlight his intense schedule. D. To showcase his tough will.
28. The underlined word “eligible” in the passage can be replaced by ________.
A. responsible B. initial C. qualified D. overwhelming
29. According to the passage, which of the following words can NOT be used to describe the author
A. Ambitious B. Diligent. C. Sociable D. Persistent.
30. Which of the following proverbs can best summarize the passage
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. God helps those who help themselves.
C. A penny saved is a penny earned.
D. Where there is life, there is hope.
C
Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles.
Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast food restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are initially scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt, most are eager to try something new.
Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year, students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools.
Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says.
She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition. Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.”
31. What do we know about Abby Jaramillo
A. She used to be a health worker.
B. She grew up in a low-income family.
C. She is an initiator of Urban Sprouts.
D. She owns a fast food restaurant.
32. Which of the following might be the most important motivation to start the program
A. To provide more fresh food and green space.
B. To boost more grocery stores than restaurants.
C. To replace bags of snacks with soft drinks.
D. To shift some kids’ opinion towards insects.
33. What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program
A. The kids’ parents distrusted her.
B. Some kids disliked garden work.
C. Students had little time for her classes.
D. There was no space for school gardens.
34. Which of the following best describes the impact of the program
A. Predictable. B. Unidentifiable. C. Short-lived. D. Far-reaching.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Growing Vegetable Lovers B. Experiencing Country Life
C. Rescuing School Gardens D. Changing Local Landscape
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to make a string drip system (滴灌系统) to water your plants
You’re all packed and ready for your vacation. 36 . We’ll help you leave all your worries behind with simple ways to water plants while away. Whether your plants are indoors or outdoors, we’ve got them covered.
Place a jug (罐) filled with one gallon of water next to your plants. Position the jug where it is out of direct sunlight so the water won’t evaporate (蒸发) too quickly. Don’t fill the jug with water yet. 37 If you’re only going for a few days and have a small plant, a mason jar will be big enough to keep it watered.
Cut a long piece of cotton or nylon string. Measuring isn’t necessary, but make sure the string is long enough to reach from the jug to the base of your plants. Cut one piece of string for each of your plants. If you have a lot of pieces of string, tie a paperclip (回形针) on each piece to keep them separated. 38 If it can’t, this method won’t work.
39 Lower the string until the end of the string touches the bottom. This way, you won’t run into the risk of the jug running out of water while you are away. If you tie paperclips on your string, drop the paperclips into the water to hold the end of the string down.
Push the other end of the string about three inches into the soil. 40 Partial sun is fine, but if there is too much sunlight, the string will dry out before it can get the water to the plants.
Position the mouth of the jug above the top of the plant. If your jug isn’t high enough, place it on a shelf, upturned pot, or a large book. Gravity will pull water from the jug down into your plants’ soil.
A. But what about your plants
B. The string must be able to hold water.
C. Place one end of the string inside the jug.
D. Make sure the string is out of direct sunlight.
E. The plants prefer direct sunlight to being indoors
F. Place your plants indoors or outdoors, depending on what works best for you.
G. Generally, a gallon of water will keep your plants watered for approximately a week.
第三部分 课内语言知识运用（共两节，满分15分）
第一节 根据课文内容，完成句子（共10小题，每空格一词，每词1分）。
1. 就像口头语言一样，身势语因文化而异。关键是使用身势语的方式要与你所处的文化相适应。
Just like spoken language, body language 41 from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is 42 to the culture you are in.
2. 据估算，现在中国国内消费的稻米有大约60%来自袁隆平的杂交水稻品种形成的作物。
Today, it is 43 that about 60 percent of 44 rice consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuan’s hybrid strains.
3. 他对艺术的深刻鉴赏力经常给他科学研究带来灵感。
His deep 45 for art often gave him 46 in his scientific research.
4. 总而言之，出国留学有助于塑造人格，增加人们对文化多样性的了解，同时增强中国的实力，为大家打造一个共同的未来。
All in all, studying abroad helps to build character and increase people’s understanding of 47 diversity while 48 China and building a shared future for all.
5. 除此以外，为了保持身体健康，你还可以食用不同种类的新鲜食物，尤其是富含维生素和纤维素的水果和蔬菜，而不是加工食品。
Beyond this, you can keep healthy by 49 different categories of fresh foods, especially fruit and vegetables, which are full of vitamins and fibre, rather than 50 foods.
第二节 根据语境，选择下框中的短语，必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个为多余的短语。（共5小题，每题1分）
be exposed to; consist of; subscribe to; keep… free of; be occupied with; be to blame; break down
51. Some social app companies __________ because they didn’t check their users’ registration.
52. Fully __________ the research work, she couldn’t spend most of her spare time with her children.
53. A medical team __________ experts and medical staff arrived at the scene shortly after the earthquake.
54. To stay healthy, it is suggested that we __________ ourselves __________ tobacco and alcohol.
55. __________ strong sunlight will do harm to your skin.
第四部分 语言知识运用（满分15分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Back in 1930, one economist predicted that with technological change and improvements in productivity, we’d only be working 15 hours a week by now. But while working hours have 56 by 26%, most of us still average 42.5 hours a week. One of the things he underestimated is the human desire to 57 with our peers.
So when some predicted that automation would create an extra amount of 58 time, needless to say, that didn’t happen. In the 1980s, managers could demand employees under the 59 that jobs could be given to someone else thanks to computerization. The 60 piled on. Overwork has been proven to 61 many diseases and even death. 62 we carried on — until COVID-19 came along.
Besides making us work longer hours from home, COVID-19 bas also 63 the move towards the adoption of automated machine. By 2050, some professor predicts that at least 40% of current jobs will be lost to 64 .
There are 65 . Jobs that involve complex social interactions are all likely to 66 the AI revolution. As are jobs that rely on creativity. The same also goes for 67 jobs, due to the large number of different objects and the variety of ways those objects need to be cleaned. Also, robots are unlikely to 68 in the “work” of taking care of children, preparing lunchboxes, etc.
Those whose work falls outside the caring, cleaning or creative field will still work in future, just 69 . In about 60% of occupations, a third of the tasks can be automated, meaning changes to the way we work. One study has predicted that over the next 20 years, 7.2 million new jobs will be 70 as a result. So we will work in future: we just don’t know what we’ll be doing yet.
56. A. declined B. increased C. continued D. kept
57. A. disagree B. compete C. cooperate D. identify
58. A. working B. tough C. leisure D. active
59. A. fantasy B. influence C. threat D. impression
60. A. joy B. cash C. ambition D. pressure
61. A. attend to B. lead to C. appeal to D. add to
62. A. Otherwise B. Still C. Furthermore D. Therefore
63. A. speeded up B. followed up C. prepared for D. planned for
64. A. overwork B. labour C. automation D. science
65. A. dreams B. models C. expectations D. exceptions
66. A. cause B. cease C. survive D. undergo
67. A. caring B. cleaning C. curing D. coaching
68. A. assist B. exist C. believe D. understand
69. A. hardly B. differently C. unfortunately D. probably
70. A. lost B. recovered C. substituted D. created
第Ⅱ卷（满分50分）
第五部分（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Zhang Guimei, who has dedicated her 40 years to education at China’s southwestern border, 71 (be) a “mother” for more than. 170 children and a principal motivating young girls from impoverished families in 72 (mountain) areas.
Teaching at a middle school in Huaping county, she saw many girls drop 73 of school due to poverty. She realized that an educated female is able to cut the intergenerational 74 (transmit) of poverty and change the future of three generations. In 2002, Zhang started her preparation to build a free all-girls high school, in hope of changing the destiny of the girls in the mountain 75 lifting them out of poverty.
In 2007, Zhang went to Beijing for the 17th Communist Party of China (CPC) National Congress as a deputy. Her report, 76 title was “I have a dream” made her dream of building a free all girls high school known to all. Later, 77 (sponsor) by both the Lijiang and Huaping governments, Zhang’s school was completed.
The school, 78 (bear) to fight against poverty, is a shelter for a number of girls in that area. During the past 13 years, the school has nurtured over 1,800 students who have made it 79 universities.
Zhang suffers from 23 diseases, but she is still working selflessly. She gets up at 5:00 am and is always the first one among all the staff 80 (arrive) at school. Zhang has made over 1,600 family visits annually for the past 12 years.
第六部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
81. 假设你是李华，是学校英语报的记者。你们学校食堂和学生会近期联合举办了主题为“饮食与健康”的一系列活动，请就此次活动写一篇英文报道。主要内容：1. 活动目的；2. 活动内容（二个以上）；3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 词数：80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
82. 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。
A Precious Dress
I was raised in a family where my parents were united in their way of bringing up children, but it mostly fell to my mother to actually carry it out, and she managed the family budget effortlessly. Looking back, I honestly think I would be a different person if my mum hadn’t turned a dress into a life lesson I carry with me today.
If we complained about not having what another kid did, we’d hear something like “I don’t care what soandso got for his birthday, you are not getting a car for your birthday or a lavish sweet 16 party.” We had to earn our allowance (零用钱) by doing chores around the house. My brothers can no doubt remember hours spent cleaning the house. I can still remember how long it took to polish the legs of our dining table. Sometimes, I couldn’t even contain my envy of Chloe, a neighbourhood girl, always beautifully dressed, whose parents satisfied her with almost every need.
One day, my mother drove me downtown to buy some household necessities—and there it was in the shopping window. Pink, lovely, delicately trimmed (镶嵌着) with lace, the dress winked (眨眼) at me and I knew I had to have it. “It’s beautiful,” my mother said when I pointed it out to her. “What a beautiful dress!”
I tried to hide my desire at first. But then I guess I couldn’t stand it any longer. “Mum, please get it I’ll do anything, but I need that dress. I love it. Please ”
I was desperate.
“You know,” she said, gently rubbing my back, “if you save up, you could buy this yourself.”
“By the time I make enough, it’ll be sold!”
“There might be a way.” she said.
And so our paying plan unfolded. Mum bought the dress and put it safely in some hiding place where I couldn’t find. Each week I eagerly counted my growing savings increased by extra work. Weeks later, I counted and jumped for joy. Oh, I made it! I finally had the exact amount we’d agreed on. Having put on my dress, I flew to school like a bird. However, the unthinkable happened.
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。
The moment I arrived at the school gate, Chloe appeared in exactly the same dress. ________________________
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Hearing me crying loudly, Mum gently pushed open the door. _________________________________________
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福州八中2023-2024学年第一学期期末考试
高二英语
参考答案
第Ⅰ卷 （满分100分）
第一部分 听力（满分30分）
1-5 ABACB 6-10 ACBBA 11-15 CAABB 16-20 BCACB
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
21-25) ABCDB 26-30) DDCCB 31-35) CABDA
36.A 37. G 38. B 39. C 40. D
第三部分 课内语言知识运用（共两节, 满分15分）
第一节（满分10分）
41--50: 41. varies 42. appropriate 43. estimated 44. domestic 45. appreciation
46. inspiration 47. cultural 48. strengthening 49. consuming 50. processed
第二节（满分5分）
51. were to blame 52. occupied with 53. consisting of
54. keep…free of 55. Being exposed to
第四部分 语言知识运用（满分15分）
完形填空
56. A 57. B 58. C 59. C 60. D 61. B 62. B 63. A 64. C 65. D
66. C 67. B 68. A 69. B 70. D
第Ⅱ卷（满分50分）
第五部分（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
is 72. mountainous 73.out 74. transmission 75.and 76. whose 77. having been sponsored/sponsored 78. born 79. to 80. to arrive
写作（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
参考范文
Our school has recently held a food culture festival with the goal of offering hands-on opportunities for us students.
During the activity, we invited some local chefs to demonstrate key cooking skills on the spot. Some students were encouraged to help prepare the food while others were happy to learn some basic cooking skills while enjoying delicious food and fun stories behind them.
All the students and faculty accepted the activity well, saying it was both fun and practical. As we all should forget our work and enjoy life for some time, it is hoped that we can hold the activity annually.
第二节（满分25分）
参考范文一
The moment I arrived at the school gate, Chloe appeared in exactly the same dress. My heart sank, and I felt a mix of disappointment and anger. I couldn’t believe my misfortune. It seemed like all my hard work and sacrifice had been in vain. The dress that was supposed to make me stand out now made me blend in with Chloe. I rushed back home, tears streaming down my face, feeling defeated and embarrassed.
Hearing me crying loudly, Mum gently pushed open the door. She looked at me sympathetically and said, “Life is full of surprises, my dear. You earned this dress through hard work, and that’s what matters. Your worth is not determined by what others have or wear. Instead, it lies in the effort you put into achieving your goals. Be proud of yourself, and remember, true value goes beyond what’s visible.” Her words comforted me, and I realized the true lesson my mother had taught me through the precious dress—self-worth and the importance of hard work.
范文二
The moment I arrived at the school gate, Chloe appeared in exactly the same dress. My heart sank as I stood there in disbelief, realizing that my carefully earned dress was no longer as unique as I thought. The joy I felt was instantly replaced by a sense of disappointment and embarrassment.I realized the effort I put into earning and saving was now overshadowed by the identical dress she effortlessly acquired, and I couldn’t stand it and ran back home.
Hearing me crying loudly, Mum gently pushed open the door. She looked at me with understanding eyes and wrapped her arms around me. “I know it hurts, sweetheart,” she said softly. “But remember, the real value of that dress is not in its uniqueness, but in the effort and determination it took for you to earn it. Don’t let anyone diminish the worth of your hard work and commitment.” In that moment, I realized the true lesson my mother had woven into the fabric of that dress—strength, resilience, and the understanding that true value comes from within.
范文三
The moment I arrived at the school gate, Chloe appeared in exactly the same dress. My heart sank as I stood there in disbelief, realizing that my carefully earned dress was no longer as unique as I thought. The joy I felt was instantly replaced by a sense of disappointment and embarrassment as my classmates stared in surprise. It was a moment of sheer disappointment, I could feel tears welling up in my eyes and I dashed back home as fast as I could.
Hearing me crying loudly, Mum gently pushed open the door. She saw the disappointment on my face. After knowing what had happened, she said with a comforting smile, “Sweetheart, remember the lesson here. True value doesn’t lie in possessions but in the effort, determination, and personal growth that come from earning and achieving something on your own. Your unique qualities can’t be duplicated, even if someone wears the same dress. Cherish your journey and the lessons you’ve learned along the way.” This experience became a lifelong reminder that true worth is found within oneself, going beyond material possessions.
听力材料
Text 1
M: Excuse me, but I think you gave me the wrong change. I gave you $100. You should have given me $6, but you only gave me $5.(1)
W: Oh, I’m sorry. Here is the money.
Text 2
M: The person I admire most is my father.
W: Sorry, but may I interrupt you for a second Why do you choose this topic instead of the topic of the pet business (2)
M: Because I think I can talk about it for two minutes. (2)
Text 3
M: Oh,no. The car doesn’t work. I forgot to replace the batteries.
W: Shall I get out and push it (3)
M: I hate to ask you,but yes ... No, wait a minute. You sit in the driving seat and I’ll do it. (3)
Text 4
W: Hello, Frank. We plan to watch the basketball match at home on Sunday afternoon with some friends. Would you like to join us
M: Sorry, I don’t like watching basketball matches on TV. I’d rather play basketball than watch it, It’s more exciting.(4)
Text 5
W: Eric didn’t sunbathe during the whole holiday. He said he had forgotten to take his Swimwear, but it was just an excuse.
M: What was the real reason
W: He’s a little overweight, and he didn’t want anyone to see his spare tyre! (5)
Text 6
M: Hey, Jessica. It will be Father’s Day soon. What should we get for our dad (6)
W: Well, we should give him a present. What about a nice jacket
M: I don’t think that’s a good idea. How about having a surprise party for him
W: Well, I don’t like it very much, but we can invite some of our friends and their parents to have a gathering at our home. Oh, how about making a special book called All about Our Dad We can write some interesting or moving stories between us.(7)
M: Sounds great!(7)
Text7
M: Welcome, madam! Do you come here to meet your friends
W: Actually, I’m here for a business talk, but I can’t find the person I’m meeting. (8)
M: Maybe I can help you.
W: That would be great! I know that the man is here with his wife.(9)
M: We have three couples. One couple of them are celebrating the man’s birthday. Another couple are sitting there, with the man dressed in a suit and tie.
W: I called him earlier, and he said he wears a T-shirt and jeans.(9)At that time, they were ordering coffee. (10)
M: OK. I know which person you’re looking for. Right this way.
Text8
M: Hello, Jane, what book are you reading
W: Hi, Joe. I am reading Stray Birds, which was written by my favorite poet Tagore. Have you read it
M: Yes, I have read it, but it’s a bit boring for me. In all honesty, sometimes I really can’t understand these poems. In contrast, I prefer to read some adventure and science books. (11)
W: Yeah, most people feel the same as you. But I think when you really understand these poems, you will find different kinds of fun.(12)
M: By the way, our club will hold reading activities this Saturday. Would you like to go with me
W: Three days from now (13) What do I need to prepare
M: Yes, it is. You don’t need to prepare anything.
Text9
W: Hello, everyone. Today, we’ve invited Herbert Wilde to participate in our program. (14)He is a Swiss writer born in Italy, becoming one of Britain’s most popular playwrights. (15)Herbert,can you talk about your burdens as a celebrity
M: Once a person becomes famous, he would pay for it by giving up the freedom to express himself with his own style. He is always living under too much attention without privacy. So, I do need a normal and peaceful life.
W: I can understand your feelings. Well, if you have a second chance to make a decision, what will you choose, fame or freedom
M: I’ll choose the latter. I want to be the person I want to be, instead of the person others want. And I want to draw my inspiration from the quiet countryside one day.(16)
W: I really appreciate your courage to follow your heart. I hope that you can live a happy life and write more good works. But I also hope you can try your best to balance your work and life. (17)
Text 10
Jacob Heil, a local college student, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, to honor his father. His father was diagnosed with cancer in 2001 and died just over a year ago. His father was a huge advocate of raising people’s awareness of the disease. Jacob had always been super close to him. Therefore, he hopes he can obey his father’s will. His goal is to raise people’s awareness of cancer by climbing the highest mountains on each continent.(18)
About 30,000 people a year attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. For Jacob, his biggest worry is the altitude of the mountain.(19) To achieve his goal, he has been getting a lot of training by running. Although there are many unknown challenges, Jacob believes he will make it. Jacob always remembers his dad’s favorite quote, “Never give up.” He also does it as his father said,(20) Jacob will try his best to support patients and families undergoing cancer treatments.
