1、福建省连城县第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次月考试题（考试时间：120分钟 总分150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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What is the speakers destination?A. The park. B. The beach. C. The hotel.2. What is Nancys plan for Christ
2、mas?A. To have dinner at home. B. To do volunteer work. C. To visit some friends.3. What is wrong with the mans watch?A. Its fast. B. Its stopped. C. Its slow.4. Where is the bookstore now?A. On Lear Road. B. On Nelson Street. C. On Huntington Road.5. What is the man going to do?A. Do some shopping.
3、 B. Give the woman a ride. C. Make breakfast.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does the woman charge the man?A. Hes returned a book late. B. Hes damaged a book. C. He
4、s lost a book.7. How does the man feel about the fine?A. Its acceptable. B. Its too much. C. Its unnecessary.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is special about the teacups?A. They are finely decorated.B. They are sold with candles.C. They are shaped like hearts.9. Why does the man take the apple-tree-to-be gi
5、ft?A. It looks attractive.B. It provides instructions.C. It will be a pleasant memory.10. How much will the man pay for the girl?A. $24.95. B. $26.99. C. $56.90.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does Karl need according to Susan?A. A holiday. B. A promotion. C. A pay raise.12. What does Karl think his compa
6、ny should do?A. Offer paid vacations. B. Keep costs down. C. Employ more people.13. What does Susan agree to do for Karl?A. Watch for job openings. B. Post an advertisement. C. Talk to his manager.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the womans original plan for tonight?A. Have a good rest. B. Study for an
7、exam. C. Celebrate her birthday.15. What does the man intend to do with friends at 6:30?A. Have dinner. B. Watch a movie. C. Have a party.16. When will the party probably end?A. At 10:00. B. At 10:30. C. At 11:00.17. How does the man sound?A. Enthusiastic. B. Impatient. C. Hesitant.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
8、。18. What is the talk mainly about?A. Disease control. B. Local events. C. Government service.19. What is prohibited at present in Oxton?A. Watering gardens B. Smoking outdoors. C. Washing cars.20. What does the speaker say about the fire?A. It destroyed a building. B. It caused serious injuries. C.
9、 It was quickly put out第二部分：阅读理解（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）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。AHow to Get the Sleep Your Body NeedsBoil three to four large lettuce leaves in a cup of water for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add two mints, and drink just before you go to bed. Lettuce contains
10、a sleep-inducing substance called lactucarium, which affects the brain similarly to opium. Unlike opium, of course, you wont run the risk of addiction!Give yourself a massage. Slowly move the tips of your fingers around your eyes in a slow, circular motion. After a minute, move down to your mouth, t
11、hen to your neck and the back of your head. Continue down your body until you find youre so relaxed youre ready to drop off to sleep. Take a hot bath 90 to 120 minutes before bedtime. A research study found that women with sleeplessness who took a hot bath during this period of time (water temperatu
12、re approximately 105F), slept much better that night. The bath increased their center body temperature, which then immediately dropped once they got out of the bath, readying them for sleep.Keep a notebook at your bedside along with a gentle night-light and pen. Then, if you wake in the middle of th
13、e night and your mind starts going, you can quickly write what you dream about on the page, returning to sleep quickly by knowing you “caught” those thoughts.If youre tired of feeling like youre not at your best or like youre not getting the sleep you need, then its time to take action! Sign-up for
14、the National Sleep Foundations Sleep Challenge today! 21. What is the advantage of the first tip?A. It makes you feel relaxed. B. It is harmless to your health.C. It provides vegetable nutrition. D. It is the most effective in the text.22. What makes you go to sleep more easily after taking a hot ba
15、th?A. Body temperature change. B. Comfort of the whole body.C. Tiredness from the hot bath. D. High temperature of the water.23Why are you advised to write down things in your dream?A. To work better next day. B. To avoid forgetting them.C. To fall asleep again soon. D. To record sleeping condition.
16、BThink “art”. What comes to your mind? Is it Greek or Roman sculptures in the Louvre, or Chinese paintings? Have you ever imagined its a dancing pattern of lights?The artworks by American artist Janet Echelman look like colourful floating clouds when lit up at night. Visitors could not only enjoy lo
17、oking at them but also interact with them literally by using their phones to change the colors and patterns. But are they really art?Whatever your opinion, we cannot deny art has existed for thousands of years and art and technology have always been two separate things.Today, however, technological
18、advances have led to a combination of art and technology, changing the art world greatly. Now art is more accessible to us. For example, people used to queue six hours but spend limited time admiring the famous 5-metre Chinese painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival. Thanks to technolo
19、gy, however, viewers can leisurely experience a digital version of this painting, where the characters can move and interact with their surroundings.The art-tech combination is also changing our concepts of “art” and the “artist”. Not only can we interact with art, but take part in its creation. Wit
20、h new technological tools at our fingertips, more people are exploring new art forms, such as digital paintings and videos. However, it has also raised questions over its overall quality. Can a video of someone slicing a tomato really be called “art”?Similarly, such developments are making the line
21、between art and technology less distinct. Can someone unfamiliar with traditional artists tools really call themselves an “artist”? And is the artist the creator of the art itself, or the maker of the technology behind it?Where technology will take art next is anyones guess. But one thing is for sur
22、e with so many artists exploring new possibilities, we can definitely expect the unexpected.24. How could viewers interact with Janet Echelmans artworks?A. By talking to her on the phone. B. By lighting up the artworks.C. By touching their phone screens. D. By coloring the patterns.25. What does the
23、 example in Paragraph 4 indicate?A. Achievements of Chinas technology. B. The influence of art on technology.C. Interaction between viewers and art. D. Easier access to art caused by technology.26. What do we know about the art-tech combination?A. It lowers the quality of artworks. B. It involves co
24、mmon people in innovation.C. It shortens the time of painting. D. It makes scientists the real creators of art.27. What is the authors attitude towards combining technology with art?A. Regretful. B. Objective. C. Disapproving. D. Conservative.CDo you like the woolly mammoths from the movie Ice Age?
25、Too bad theyre extinct? Thanks to recent developments in biotechnology, the stuff of science fiction may soon become a reality through an attractive process called de-extinction, which aims to bring the extinct species back. The resurrected species are functionally equal to the original extinct spec
26、ies, but they are not exact copies.There are three primary techniques of de-extinction. One of them is that scientists deliberately select existing species with similar characters to the extinct species to produce later generation. This is a natural method. Another is cloning. A cloned animal is cre
27、ated by obtaining the DNA of the extinct animal. The later generation will be an identical copy of the extinct species. This is only applied to animals that are either endangered or have recently gone extinct, as it requires well-preserved eggs. The third is the newest technique, genetic engineering
28、. It uses gene-editing tools to place selected genes from extinct animals in place of those present in its closest living relative.If we refer to Jurassic Park , resurrecting extinct animals is a terrible idea. Thankfully, we dont have to worry about dinosaurs running wildly, as their DNA has disint
29、egrated over the 65 million years since their extinction. DNA can survive for several million years at best under certain rare conditions, but does that mean we should do that?De-extinction is more for ecology than for tourism. Ecologist Ben Novak said, “All animals perform critical roles in their e
30、cosystem. Woolly mammoths, for example, were excellent gardeners. Their disappearance was followed by a loss in diversity and the Arctic grassland became a cold, ice field. If a resurrected animal is always going to be a zoo animal then it shouldnt be brought back.” 28. Why does the author mention t
31、he movie Ice Age ?A. To recall the joy from the movie. B. To lead the audience into the topic.C. To attract readers attention to the movie.D. To show functions of resurrecting animals.29. What is mainly discussed about de-extinction in Paragraph 2?A. Its main methods. B. Its wide application.C. Its
32、complex procedures. D. Its distinct characteristic.30. What can replace the underlined word “disintegrated” in Paragraph 3 ?A. broken away. B. picked up. C. fallen apart. D. run out.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Can we bring extinct animals back? B. Do you like the woolly mammoths
33、?C. Will dinosaurs be seen in the zoos? D. Should we promote cloning skills?DOne in five people carry a “smart gene” variant (变体) linked to long lifespan, bigger forebrains and enhanced mental ability, researchers have found.“Weve known for a long time that people lose cognitive (认知) abilities as th
34、ey age, but now were beginning to understand that factors like KLOTHO can give people a boost in aging. Genetic variation in KLOTHO could help us predict brain health and find ways to protect people from the diseases that happen to us as we grow old, like Alzheimers disease (老年痴呆症),” said senior aut
35、hor, Dena Dubal of University of California.The KLOTHO gene affects a protein found in the kidneys and the brain that regulates many different body processes. About one in five people carry a single copy of the variant, known as KL-VS, which boosts levels of the protein and is associated with a long
36、er lifespan and improved heart and kidney function. A small minority, 3% of the population, has two copies, which is linked to a shorter lifespan.In the new study scientists scanned the brains of 422 men and women aged 53 and over who were also tested for the KLOTHO gene. They found that participant
37、s with a single copy of the gene variant also had a larger brain region known as RDLPFC, which is especially likely to shrink with age. Loss of neurons in this area may be one reason why older people are sometimes easily distracted and find it difficult to do more than one task at the same time.Rese
38、archer Dr Jennifer Yokoyama said, “The brain region enhanced by genetic variation in KLOTHO is vulnerable (脆弱的) in aging and some mental disease. In this case, bigger size means better function. It will be important to determine whether the structure increase associated with carrying one copy of KL-
39、VS can offset the cognitive shortage caused by disease.”People who have one copy of a variant KL-VS tend to live longer and have lower chances of suffering a stroke (中风),whereas people who have two copies may live shorter lives and have a higher risk of stroke. 32. What can we learn from the second
40、paragraph?A. Peoples cognitive abilities do not decline if people have KLOTHO.B. With the clear understanding of KLOTHO, Alzheimers disease can be cured now.C. Genetic variation in KLOTHO could be helpful in treating mental disease in elderly people.D. Genetic variation in KLOTHO could lead people t
41、o suffer from Alzheimers disease.33. If a person carries two copies of the gene variant, he/she may _.A. have better kidney functionB. have a shorter lifespanC. have a higher level of the protein in his/her bodyD. suffer from some cognitive disease34. The reason why older peoples attention is easily
42、 distracted may be that _.A. they have fewer neurons in the RDLPECB. their brain region is too largeC. they have two copies of the gene variantD. they have more neurons in the RDLPEC35. What does the underlined word “offset” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A. Prevent. B. Balance. C. Keep. D. Promote.第二
43、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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。iPads VS TextbooksWhat if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of the Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things,
44、but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. 36 To begin with, iPads are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. 37 Schools dont have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a w
45、hile and can be updated. 38 Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is an iPad, which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a students textbooks.Third, schools should get rid of th
46、eir textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. 39 Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.Lastly, iPads are a better choice for
47、schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. 40 With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.In conclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads. iPads have allowed this generation to ha
48、ve their entire backpack in the palm of their hands. A. Second, iPads cost less and are more popular.B. These tablets are perfect for busy students.C. Therefore, they can use the saved money for other programs.D. Moreover, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each.E. iPads have al
49、ready replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties.F. Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.G. iPads absorb the need to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found within the device.第三部分 英语知识运用（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
50、面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When I was in second grade, my single greatest fantasy was to fly like a bird. As I grew older, I 41 flying off as part of my childhood imagination, being 42 beyond possibility. But two days after my eighteenth birthday, my childhood fantasy should become a
51、43 . Once the engines came to 44 , I knew there was no escape. In 20 minutes I would be 45 out of this airplane. As I looked out of the window, I could see my brothers videotaping the plane as it 46 , and now they were only 47 figures standing next to the runway. Looking across at my jump mate, 48 h
52、e had successfully completed over 2, 400 jumps, I could see from the look in his eyes that he was still 49 . I realized that I was too. As the door opened, the wind screamed past my ears. Generally, I do not 50 out loud when I am frightened, but as my feet fell from the plane, my mind was experienci
53、ng 1, 000 51 per second. After a few seconds, I found myself asking, “Why did I do this?” The only responses that came to my mind were more questionsDid I jump because of the endless lure of the sky? Was it to test my 52 ? Was it to seek a new adventure? 53 through the sky at 165 miles per hour, I d
54、id not find my answer. Finally, I 54 with a thump(砰然声) as my family ran to greet me. As I 55 the field and drew in my first breath, I knew that having my feet on the ground again would take on a new meaning. 41. A. marked B. recommendedC. chose D. defined42. A. partly B. completely C. similarly D. o
55、riginally43. A. dream B. truthC. hit D. reality44. A. power B. lifeC. light D. view45. A. jumping B. keepingC. looking D. running46. A. took on B. took offC. took out D. took apart47. A. familiar B. importantC. great D. distant48. A. though B. asC. since D. unless49. A. relaxed B. scared C. secure D
56、. upset50. A. speak B. burstC. break D. shout51. A. memories B. languagesC. thoughts D. secrets52. A. courage B. generosity C. honesty D. character53. A. Rushing B. PassingC. Getting D. Dropping54. A. walked B. landed C. launched D. left55. A. ran across B. ran around C. looked at D. looked for第二节 语
57、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。In a study of 33 years of trends in Body Mass Index (体重指数) across 200 countries, the scientists found that people worldwide are getting heavier 56. that most of the rise is due to gains in BMI in rural areas. BMI is an internationally recogn
58、ized measurement tool 57. gives an indication of whether someone is a healthy weight. It is calculated by dividing a 58. (person) weight in kg by their height in meters squared. and a BMI of between 19 and 25 59. (consider) healthy. The study found that between 1985 and 2017, average rural BMI incre
59、ased 60. 2.1 in women and men. In cities, however, the gain 61. (be) 1. 3 in women and 1. 6 in men. The researchers described “striking changes” in the geography of BMI. In 1985，urban men and women in more than three quarters of the countries 62. (study) had higher BMIs than men and women in rural a
60、reas. But 30 years later, the BMI difference between urban and rural people in many countries had narrowed 63. (sharp). This may be due to some disadvantages for people 64. (live) in the countryside, including 65. (low) levels of income and education, higher costs of healthy foods, and fewer sports
61、facilities.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，上周日你校组织学生进行了“垃圾分类”宣讲活动，请给学校英文网站写一篇报道，内容包括：1.参加人员；2.活动内容；3.活动反响。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Garbage classification starts from ourselves 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。It was just before 8 am, October 17. Pam Bales stepped on
62、to the snow-covered Jewell Trail（小路）. She planned a six-hour climbing hike through New Hampshires Mount Washington State Park. She had packed for almost every accident, including clothes, heat packs, a bottle of hot chocolateAnd she intended to walk alone. A piece of paper on the dashboard of her ca
63、r detailed her trip: start up Jewell Trail and return to her car before some forecasted bad weather arrives. Pam always left her hiking plans in her car. She was a volunteer on the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team.At 10:30 am, the weather was showing its teeth. Pam added even more clothes
64、to protect herself from the cold winds and fog. Then she noticed something: a single set of footprints in the snow ahead of her. Shed been following faint tracks all day and hadnt given them much thought, because so many people climbed Jewell Trail. But these, she realized, had been made by a pair o
65、f trainers. By 11 am, Pam was getting cold, despite moving fast. She put on an extra top. Good thing I packed heavy, she thought. She decided to abandon her plan. Returning to her car was a requirement. Strong gusts of wind attacked her back and left side and the only thing keeping her on Gulfside T
66、rail was the tracks in the snow. As she fought the wind and heavy sleet, her eyes searching for some type of shelter, the tracks made a hard left-hand turn off the trail. All of a sudden, she felt alarmed. She was sure the hiker could lose their way and was heading straight toward the challenging tr
67、ails of the Great Gulf. Pam followed the tracks carefully. She rounded a corner and saw a man sitting motionless beside a stone. He stared in the direction of Great Gulf. She approached him. His head was bare. He looked soaking wet. Thick frost covered his jacket. As his eyes tracked her slowly, he
68、barely turned his head.注意：1. 续写的词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Her searching now turned into rescuing the man. They had to get out of there. 2020-2021学年下期高二年级月考英语科试题（一）参考答案第一部分：听力（30分）1-5 BBCCA 6-10 BACCA 11-15 ACABA16-20 BABCC第二部分：阅读理解（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）21-23 BAC 24-27 CDBB 28-31
69、 BACA 32-35 CBAB 第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40 FCDGB第三部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)41-55 ABDBA BDABD CADBC第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分)56. and 57. that/which 58. persons 59. is considered 60. by 61. was 62. studied 63. sharply 64. living 65. lower写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) Garbage cla
70、ssification starts from ourselvesIn order to improve students garbage classification awareness, a propaganda activity was held in our school last Sunday. As is required, each student and teacher has attended this activity. Firstly, the headmaster delivered a speech about the importance of garbage cl
71、assification, which encouraged us greatly. Besides, hearing the various opinions expressed by student, students realized that garbage classification should start from ourselves.In a word, the activity is so successful that we students realize garbage classification is an issue that must be paid atte
72、ntion to today.第二节 (满分25分) Her searching now turned into rescuing the man. She found he was suffering from frostbite on his feet. He could hardly move anything except his eyes. Without hesitation, she cleaned the frost from his jacket and quickly warmed his head with warm clothes. She took out the h
73、eat packs she had prepared for herself before she left to warm the mans stiff legs, and poured him some hot chocolate. Slowly, the man was able to move slightly, but he was too weak to speak. He was so badly hurt that he couldnt walk.They had to get out of there. The wind was howling, it was getting
74、 colder and colder, and if they did not get out of there, they would soon die. She carried the man on her back and walked slowly along the path, not daring to rest, not daring to stay, for walking also brought warmth. With a lot of effort, Pam finally reached her car and saved the mans life. She was
75、 exhausted and it was all worth it. The lost man was even more grateful.附听力录音原文：Text 1 找沙滩 W: Steve, I think we have gone off course. We have been cycling for an hour and theres no beach in sight.M: I dont think so. Ive been checking the map. Across this park to the international hotel, and the beac
76、h is one mile from there.Text 2 去收容所过圣诞 M: Nancy, are you having a big Christmas dinner at your house this year?W: Actually, I plan to spend Christmas at a homeless shelter with some friends. We just want to do something for the people there.Text 3 错过公交车 W: Oh no! I think weve just missed the bus.M:
77、 How can that be? It says here that the bus is arriving at 10:55. My watch says were five minutes ahead of time. Wait a minute, the town hall clock is striking eleven.Text 4 书店搬走了 M: There used to be a bookstore on the corner of Lear Road and Nelson Street. Is it still there?W: No, not any more. Its
78、 a restaurant now. The bookstore has moved to Huntington Road, just next to the shopping center.Text 5 买食物 W: Would you pick up some milk and eggs from the supermarket? M: Sure, do you need anything else?W: No. Oh wait! Get some bread, too. We dont have any for breakfast tomorrow.Text 6 还书 W: What c
79、an I do for you?M: Id like to return these books.W: Okay. Um, what happened to this book?M: I dropped it, and the cover tore off. Sorry.W: Well, Im afraid youll have to pay a fine for the damage.M: How much?W: Three dollars.M: Thats not too bad. W: You can pay it now or at the end of the month.M: Il
80、l pay it now. Here you are.Text 7 买生日礼物 W: Can I help you?M: Yes, Im looking for a gift for my daughters birthday. And I want something special.W: Right. Daughters are daddys little girls. We have all kinds of sweet things that are specially designed for young girls. What about this set of heart sha
81、ped tea cups and saucers? Every time she pours a drink into the cup, a heart appears. The set includes six different colored tea cups and saucers. The price is $56.90.M: It looks quite good. Whats that bag over there?W: Its apple tree to be gift set. It has everything needed to grow an apple tree: t
82、ree seed, pot, growing medium, and directions. M: Oh, this is a great idea. Many years later, it will grow into a big apple tree in the garden. And it will always remind her of this special birthday.W: Yeah. Yeah. Isnt it great?M: How much is it? W: $24.95.M: Ill take the apple tree set.Text 8 考虑换工作
83、 W: Karl, dont you think you should take a break? You havent gone on a holiday for the last two years.M: I would like to, Susan, but it is not possible. Theres too much work.W: But you look too tired. You need a break.M: I know. But as long as they dont hire more people, my chances are slim.W: Why d
84、ont they hire more people?M: Because they want to keep costs down.W: Have you discussed this with the manager?M: Well, I did have a word with him last month, but I dont think that helped much.W: In that case, you should consider changing jobs.M: I have been thinking about it for a while. You would l
85、et me know if you find any positions available, wouldnt you? W: Of course. But you should also look for wanted ads. M: Ive already done that. But I havent yet found a job opening that suits my skills. W: Dont lose hope. You will find a good job soon.Text 9 朋友邀约 M: Amy, how are you doing?W: Oh, hi St
86、uart. School is so crazy these days. And when Im not at school, Im at work.M: Hey, listen. Im getting together with Sarah and Paul tonight. And a few of our other friends are going to join us. And were, well, were going out to eat and then catch a movie. Why dont you come with us?W: Hey, Id love to,
87、 but I have to prepare for a test next week.M: Aw, come on. Were planning on having dinner around 6:30, and then seeing a movie at 7:30. Come on!W: I, I dont thinkId betterI havent been feeling well lately.M: Yeah, because you study too much. Come on, relax. And its Sarahs birthday, too. And were th
88、rowing her a small birthday party after the movie. It will be over at around 10:30 and youll be home half an hour later. Come on. W: Oh, okay. Where do we meet for the dinner?M: At the Chinese restaurant on Jackson Street. Ill pick you up at six oclock.Text 10 新闻播报 W: This is Radio Oxton. Its ten oc
89、lock, and here is the local news. The hot dry weather is still causing problems. It hasnt rained for six weeks, and water is in short supply. The police have asked the local people not to water their gardens more than once a week during the emergency period. The washing of cars is completely banned.
90、 The temperate at 2pm yesterday was a record thirty-two degrees. Hospitals have reported a large number of cases caused by the extreme heat. Old people and babies are most at risk. Unfortunately, the weather forecast says the hot dry weather will continue for three or four more days. Who says it alw
91、ays rains in England? There has been a small fire at Oxton general hospital. More than twenty patients were moved away from part of the building as firemen went for the fire. The fire was not serious. The firemen stopped it in a couple of minutes and everything now is back to normal. Well, thats the news at ten oclock. The next news will be in two hours at midday.
