咸阳市实验中学2022~2023学年度第二学期第三次月考
高一英语试题
注意事项：
1．本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shit A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15. 答案是C。
1．What did the woman do last night
A．She did some shopping. B．She read a book. C．She watched a movie.
2．How does the man usually travel
A．By car. B．By bus. C．By train.
3．Why will the boy study during his summer vacation
A．Because his parents expect him to be good at study.
B．Because he wants to go to a good university.
C．Because his schoolwork is not satisfying.
4．Where are the speakers probably
A．In the store. B．At home. C．In the restaurant.
5．When will the meeting start
A．At 9:40 a.m. B．At 9:50 a.m. C．At 10:00 a.m.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What do we know about the man
A．He comes from Italy. B．His mother is from England. C．His father is a Japanese.
7．How long is the man going to stay in England
A．Three years. B．Six months. C．Four years.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the woman
A．A guest. B．A waitress. C．A nurse.
9．What will the man get if he orders a large Coke
A．A small pizza. B．An extra sausage. C．Some free drinks.
10．What can we say about the woman
A．She is famous. B．She is capable. C．She is curious.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What’s the woman’s new problem
A．She has a toothache. B．She has a sore throat. C．She has an earache.
12．How often should the woman take the medicine
A．Once a day. B．Twice a day. C．Three times a day.
13．What should the woman do on the fourth day of July
A．Have a rest.
B．Buy another bottle of this new medicine.
C．See the doctor again.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A．Schoolmates. B．Interviewer and interviewee. C．Teacher and student.
15．How was the boy’s interview
A．Terrible. B．Boring. C．Fine.
16．What does the man want to study
A．Physics. B．Education. C．Music.
17．What will the man do
A．Look for a job. B．Talk with his parents. C．Go back to high school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．When will Play of the Month be seen
A．On Thursday evening. B．On Wednesday evening. C．On Saturday afternoon.
19．What has Doris Mooring recently done
A．She has published a novel. B．She has moved to a village. C．She has created a play.
20．What will people see next
A．A football game. B．A play. C．The latest news and weather.
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5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
During the latter half of the 20th century, many people connected Belfast, Northern Ireland, with war. Actually, since the peace agreements were signed in 1998, the city Belfast has become a top tourist destination.
Belfast’s City Hall
Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring. The splendid building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s history and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828 but opened to the public in 1895. Construction on the garden’s famous Palm House, a building of glass and iron, started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over 400 years old.
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has been called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.
St. George’s Market
Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the 1890s and is Belfast’s last remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200 booths selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous breakfast, and try a unique coffee or tea while listening to live music.
This is just a small taste of what Belfast has to offer. Everyone should take time to explore more in this beautiful city on the Lagan River.
21．Which place is worth visiting for students interested in varieties of plants
A．Belfast’s City Hall. B．Ulster Museum.
C．Botanic Gardens. D．St. George’s Market.
22．What do Belfast’s City Hall and St. George’s Market have in common
A．A large collection of treasures. B．The live music and impressive statues.
C．Exhibits related to the history of Belfast. D．The unique feature of the architecture itself.
23．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To introduce some splendid buildings to us.
B．To attract us to a fantastic city as the destination.
C．To share the interesting travel experiences with us.
D．To advertise some special food and souvenirs to us.
B
Exciting new research suggests there could be living things in the clouds above Venus, whose orbit brings it closer to the Earth than any other planets. A study of Venus’ atmosphere shows a type of gas is in its atmosphere. The gas, on the Earth, is only produced by very small creatures. If such creatures are found on Venus, it might be the first evidence of life existing somewhere else in the universe.
Scientists found the gas in thick clouds about 35 miles above Venus’ equator. On the Earth, the gas is produced by special forms of life that live in airless environments such as swamps （沼泽）. It can also be made in factories but neither explanation helps scientists to understand what the gas is doing on Venus.
To get to the bottom of the mystery, the scientists have now made their data public in the hope that others may be able to find a clue that they have missed. Professor Greaves explained that the gas might be produced by some non-living natural process that we haven’t yet discovered, but for now, the idea of life on Venus has to be considered. She added, “In my whole career, I have been interested in the search for life elsewhere in the universe, so I’m just blown away that this is even possible. We are sincerely encouraging other people to tell us what we might have missed. This is how science works.” If scientists on the Earth are unable to find an explanation, then a future mission to Venus might be needed to prove whether or not life exists there. The US space agency NASA is already planning an exploration that they would float on a balloon through the clouds of Venus, and this could be launched sometime in the 2030s.
24．What can we know about Venus according to Paragraph 1
A．The thickness of its clouds.
B．The existence of a kind of gas.
C．The distance from it to the Earth.
D．The exact temperature of its atmosphere.
25．Why have the scientists made their data public
A．To seek others’ help to find the truth.
B．To change the wrong conclusion before.
C．To prove the existence of life on Venus.
D．To announce their successful experience.
26．What does the underlined phrase “blown away” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Impressed. B．Upset. C．Grateful. D．Doubtful.
27．Where does the text probably come from
A．A travel brochure. B．A medical report.
C．A science magazine. D．A museum handbook.
C
Bactrian camels in the Gobi usually give birth to a baby camel every second year. But because of the terrible weather conditions, it is common for a mother or baby to die during or after delivery. The result is often lonely babies and sad mothers who need one another.
After centuries in the desert, the locals have developed a unique musical practice when they want a mother camel to accept a newborn baby camel. When the practice starts, a musician plays his instrument, usually a Mongolian flute. The mother and baby are tied together, and another musician begins to sing: “khuus, khuus, khuus.”
At first, the mother either pays no attention to the baby or treats it badly. The “coaxer （劝诱者）,” at this point, changes the music based on the behavior. The singer begins to copy the sound of the camel’s walking, running and voices. After many hours of this, the mother and baby are in tears, and are joined for life.
However, each year fewer and fewer young people are willing to learn and pass on this tradition. In addition, more and more Mongolian families are sending their children away to study and live in cities, and those who leave almost never return. The young people who remain in the desert struggle then to raise families that can help raise camels and keep the traditions alive. On top of that, many have discovered that motorbikes are cheaper than camels. All of this are killing the traditional way of life.
A few Mongolians have turned to the United Nations to help save this practice. In 2015, they added it to their “List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding,” but it’s hard to know what influence this can have beyond recognizing the existence of the practice.
28．Why do the locals develop the Mongolian practice
A．To help baby camels get along with hosts.
B．To make mother camels give birth more often.
C．To calm down mother camels during delivery.
D．To strengthen mother and baby camels’ relationships.
29．What can be inferred about the coaxing practice
A．It requires great skill. B．It lasts for a few days.
C．The music is slow and sad. D．The practice is still popular today.
30．Why is the practice in danger
A．Because of the number of camels.
B．Because of the difficulty of the practice.
C．Because of the changes in locals’ lifestyle.
D．Because of the terrible weather in the desert.
31．What’s the attitude of the author towards the practice
A．Positive. B．Uncertain. C．Disappointed. D．Indifferent.
D
Humans have been living and working on the space station for over 20 years. Their meals are packaged, though sometimes astronauts receive fresh treats from resupply missions. The longer that packaged food is stored, the more it loses nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin K.
Astronauts have successfully grown 10 different crops on the space station since 2015 and had the chance to sample （品尝） each one. The International Space Station hosted a party for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chili peppers grown in space. The astronauts finally had a chance to taste the peppers after initially kicking off the plant experiment on the space station in July.
Plant Habitat-04 is one of the most complex plant experiments on the orbiting laboratory to date because peppers take much longer to grow than the previous experiment plants. After growing for four months, the peppers were harvested on Friday.
Peppers provide a great source of vitamin C, as well as other key nutrients. Pepper plants self-pollinate （自花授粉）, so they are easy to grow, and they are a pick-and-eat crop that doesn’t have to be cooked. They are also safe to eat raw.
A side effect of life in zero gravity is that astronauts often lose some of their taste and smell, so spicy or well-seasoned foods are a favorite. Adding fresh greens or peppers to the menu allows astronauts to liven up their regular meals. But growing and lending to the plants can also produce other benefits.
Astronauts have described the joy from seeing—as well as smelling and caring for—leafy green plants on the space station that remind them of Earth.
“Growing colorful vegetables in space can have long-term benefits for physical and psychological health,” said Matt Romeyn, the principal investigator for the experiment. “We are discovering that growing plants and vegetables with colors and smells helps to improve astronauts’ well-being.”
32．How is the food astronauts eat on the space station
A．Always fresh. B．Lack of nutrients.
C．Never tasty. D．Full of vitamins.
33．What makes Plant Habitat-04 one of the most complex plant experiments
A．The technology. B．Growing process.
C．The varieties of plants. D．Growing time required.
34．Which is the most probable reason for adding peppers to food for astronauts
A．Peppers can restore appetite. B．Peppers can improve memory.
C．Peppers help prevent diseases. D．Peppers are delicious.
35．Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A．The Fun of Growing Chili Peppers in Space
B．The Agricultural Goal in the Space Mission
C．The First Chili Peppers Grown in Space
D．'The Chili Peppers Used in the Space Mission
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Benefits of Space Exploration
On April 12, 1961, the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. 36 Why should we spend so much time and money to explore dangerous environments Well, the answer is simple. The benefits of space, including medical, technological and economic benefits, are more than the dangers of it.
● Medical benefits.
37 Analyzing the effects of zero-gravity on blood circulation led to many discoveries on how to prevent some types of heart failure. And the experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases.
● 38
The space race has led to technological advancements in the shortest period of time, such a vacuum—sealed （真空密封的） food, fireproof materials and modern vacuum cleaners. Today, we still use them in our daily lives. Yet, we even don’t know that some NASA engineers originally developed them for he Apollo program that took humankind to the moon. 39 Who knows what kind of new technologies could be developed that will make our lives easier in the future.
● Creation of STEM jobs.
Space exploration is one of the industries that require the largest percentage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. A lot of those jobs are positions for engineers, data analysts, doctors, biologists and so on. Although these positions require highly qualified people to fill them, they are some of the highest-paid jobs in the market. 40
A．Space tourism industry. B．Development of new technologies. C．Is exploring space a waste of time and money D．As you can see, it is important for us to keep pushing the limits of space exploration. E．So the growing space industry creates high-paid jobs. F．The medical benefits of space exploration reach every area of the human body. G．The age of space exploration started that day.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The other day, I was looking at my schedule for the summer. I had a moment of 41 , realizing I’d be without my laptop for two weeks during our family camping trip.
You might be thinking my 42 sounds astonishing and that two weeks with no pressure to work, just relaxing in nature is the time to refresh and restore one’s 43 and body. I used to be a workaholic （工作狂）. So taking two weeks off from my business made me 44 .
I know I’m not 45 here in our busy world. To work hard is especially significant for high-achieving people to 46 in their careers. We live in a culture that 47 the state of being busy. There might have been many times when you 48 some relatives or friends on the street and heard they said they were very busy when asking about their recent 49 . Being busy is the new normal. Therefore, when we’re not busy, we feel like we’re doing something wrong.
I’m not saying working all the time makes us feel OK. Taking a break brings us 50 . We’ll be more 51 after relaxing, thus having more novel ideas. Iceland has 52 a 4-day work week for 2,500 people. A study by Stanford University found that their 53 didn’t decline; they reported a better work-life balance.
Our brains aren’t designed to 54 all the time. Working hard enough to pass our limits will unavoidably lead to burnout. Therefore, we should give ourselves a(n) 55 once in a while.
41．A．panic B．relief C．pride D．joy
42．A．desire B．influence C．permission D．response
43．A．brain B．grade C．resource D．collection
44．A．mild B．relaxed C．confident D．anxious
45．A．independent B．alone C．powerful D．confused
46．A．advance B．choose C．argue D．escape
47．A．illustrates B．refuses C．values D．doubts
48．A．made out B．referred to C．figured out D．came across
49．A．proposals B．situations C．customs D．advantages
50．A．losses B．diversities C．difficulties D．benefits
51．A．creative B．disappointed C．sensitive D．worried
52．A．invited B．exported C．promoted D．faded
53．A．foam B．productivity C．moral D．diagram
54．A．attach B．beat C．work D．rest
55．A．item B．chance C．gift D．break
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15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。
Zibo city in China’s Shandong province has unexpectedly been popular on social media since late February due 56 its unique local barbecue specialty. This has provided an opportunity for the local government 57 (develop) tourism and spending. The latest promotion gives visitors free admission to 10 scenic 58 (spot) in the city as long as their train ticket’s final destination is Zibo. Passengers who take the train are greeted by posters 59 (read) “Welcome to the Special BBQ Train” and they receive items such as leaflets, souvenirs, and snacks. Videos of 60 interesting experience have been posted on social media, attracting more visitors.
Zibo’s barbecue is different from other types in China as it 61 (make) on a stove, served with flatbread and dressings, and diners can finish cooking the skewer （烤肉串） on 62 (they) own stoves. May young people 63 (crowd) into the city to try the dish since a group of college students posted videos of themselves enjoying it in February. Searchers for “Zibo barbecue” on the Internet have increased by 770 percent 64 (compare) to the same period last year, and lines outside barbecue restaurants on several streets reach for more than 100 meters on the weekends.
Zibo is now a must-visit destination for food lovers, 65 they can experience the unique and delicious barbecue and explore the city’s scenic spots.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Eric来信请你为他班的班报“Diverse Cultures”栏目写一篇有关中国传统文化的文章。请给他回复，内容包括：
1．欣然应允；
2．你准备写的内容；
3．说明你的理由。
注意：1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
Michael was a 13-year-old boy who was very honest and diligent. Recently, he had transferred （转学） to another school, so he had no friends in the new school yet. On Monday morning, he was nearly late for school. The night before, his family attended his cousin’s wedding and reached home late, which was why he couldn’t get up on time as usual.
At school, Michael could not pay attention to anything but waited for the bell to ring so that he could buy something to eat. The moment the bell rang, he quickly opened his schoolbag to find his money, but just then he remembered that he had left for school in a hurry in the morning and forgotten to take money. He looked under his books, hoping to find some money but there was nothing.
Not knowing what to do, he walked out of the classroom and sat on a bench in front of the canteen （食堂）. He saw a few of his classmates there, among whom was Steven. He was one of the richest kids in his class, but he was a very arrogant （傲慢的） boy who thought everyone else was a loser. But as Michael was new, he didn’t know much about Steven.
When he went towards Steven and asked if he could borrow some money for his lunch, Steven laughed a lot and said, “I knew you were a loser, maybe a beggar ” Steven laughed out so loud that other kids also heard and made fun of the situation. He didn’t answer Steven, and slowly walked back towards an empty bench.
When he reached the bench, he noticed something lying near it. It was a wallet. He picked it up and recognized it was Steven’s, as he remembered Steven showing it to his friends and telling that his uncle bought it for him from the UK. There was a lot of money inside for a kid.
注意：1．续写词数应为120左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
At first, Michael wanted to keep it a secret and punished Steven. _______________________________________
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“Why are you giving back ” Steven asked. ________________________________________________________
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咸阳市实验中学2022~2023学年度第二学期第三次月考
高一英语试题参考答案及评分标准
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）
1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
6．A 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．B 11．C 12．B 13．C 14．A 15．C
16．C 17．B 18．A 19．A 20．C
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A) 21．C 22．D 23．B
B) 24．B 25．A 26．A 27．C
C) 28．D 29．A 30．C 31．B
D) 32．B 33．D 34．A 35．C
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36．G 37．F 38．B 39．D 40．E
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
41．A 42．D 43．A 44．D 45．B 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．B 50．D
51．A 52．C 53．B 54．C 55．D
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．to 57．to develop 58．spots 59．reading 60．the
61．is made 62．their 63．have crowded 64．compared 65．where
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
参考范文：
Dear Eric,
I’m more than willing to write an article about traditional Chinese culture for your class newspaper. As you know, Chinese tea culture has been formed since ancient times and Chinese tea has gained increasing popularity worldwide, so I’ll introduce Chinese tea culture in this article. To let you have a comprehensive understanding of it, my article will involve some aspects of it, such as the types of Chinese tea and the benefits of drinking tea. Additionally, if you have anything to add, please let me know.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
参考范文：
At first, Michael wanted to keep it a secret and punished Steven. But it was not easy. Throwing a glance at Steven, who was chatting happily, Michael felt a bit sorry for the embarrassment he was going to face. Just at the moment Michael gasped and cried out in alarm, “Oh, where is my wallet ” Some gossips began. Overwhelmed by guilt, Michael quickly picked up the wallet and walked to Steven, “I found it over there, and I think it is yours.” Recalling what he had done to Michael, Steven suddenly hesitated to take the wallet.
“Why are you giving back ” Steven asked. What replied him was a sigh, “Because it belongs to you.” The air seemed still and it became weird that no one said a single word. Just at this moment, Michael’s stomach seemed to be the first to break the awkwardness by growling loud. To his astonishment, Steven reached out his hand, saying, “What about having lunch together Of course, my treat.” It was on that very day that Michael made his first friend in the new school, and he truly understood the value of sincerity and honesty in a relationship.
听力材料
第一节
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。
(Text 1)
M: Where did you go last night
W: Oh, I went to the cinema with my friend because I’m not very busy yesterday.
(Text 2)
W: I didn’t see you on the bus. Your normal seat was empty.
M: I was at the stop when Jack drove by. He gave me a lift.
(Text 3)
W: David, what are you going to do during your summer vacation
M: I planned to go to Hong Kong and visit Hong Kong Disneyland. But I’ll have to stay at home and study because my schoolwork is not satisfactory.
(Text 4)
W: Do you know where to find the rice, honey I can’t see any in the store, and I don't know where to look for it.
M: Yes, it’s next to the fruit. If we need it, I can go and get a bag.
(Text 5)
M: Where is Sarah The meeting will start in 10 minutes.
W: I’m calling her now. Sarah, hurry up! It’s9:50 a.m. Why are you so late
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
(Text 6)
W: Alan, you’re not English, are you
M: No, I’m from Italy. But my father is English, and my mother comes from Japan.
W: How long have you been learning English
M: For three years now.
W: Wow! Your English is so good. How long are you going to stay in England
M: Six months, then I’m going back to Italy.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
(Text 7)
W: Excuse me, are you ready to order
M: Sure. I’d like to order a large sausage and cheese pizza.
W: Anything to drink
M: Give me a medium Coke, please.
W: If you add a large Coke to your order, we will serve you a small chocolate pan pizza for free.
M: Thanks. But I don’t think I’ll be able to eat all that.
W: You can take it away. It’s a good deal.
M: Well, you are right. I’ll have the large Coke and the chocolate pan pizza.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
(Text 8)
W: Well, I don’t feel very well, doctor. After three days of the toothache and sore throat, I’m troubled by a terrible earache now.
M: I can give you a new medicine called No pain, which is very useful. You can get it at any medicine shops. And you have to take the medicine after breakfast and supper. You don’t need to take it after lunch. And remember to take it always after meals.
W: And how long do I have to take it
M: You have to finish this bottle, so that’s five e back and see me then.
W: Next Monday The third day of July
M: No, not Monday, Tuesday. ．That’s the fourth day of July.
W: OK, thanks. See you then.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。
(Text 9)
W: I had a great interview with admissions at a college.
M: Really What did they say Will you get into the school
W: Well, they didn’t say anything for sure. But I figure that with my grades and my personality, I’ll have no problem. What about you How was your interview with Michigan
M: The interview was fine.
W: It’s a great college.
M: Yes, it is. My father would like me to go there. He and my grandpa both went there. But I’d like to get my own way. I like music, and I want to be a student of Berklee College of Music.
W: You did a pretty job on the school New Year party last year. You have a gift for that.
M: And I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately.
W: Have you discussed it with your parents
M: No, but I have to.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。
(Text 10)
Good evening, viewers. Welcome to Star TV. Today’s news program will last longer than before as it will give details of national election results. We have had to cancel Play of the Month which was due to be shown tonight. It can now be seen tomorrow on Thursday evening and will be repeated on Saturday morning. Instead, tonight, we will be showing a recorded interview with the famous writer Doris Mooring. Despite being 90 years old, Doris has recently published a new novel, her 18th book so far. It tells the story of a family who have lived in the same small village for several centuries, and looks at the changes that have happened there over several lifetimes. Doris Mooring drew on her own experiences for the novel, and it is set to become another best-seller. The author was interviewed last month by Dennis Baker for the Sight and Sound series. But before we show the interview, here is the latest news and weather with Martin Ireland.
