1、福建省泰宁第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题考试时间120分钟；满分150 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 does the woman offer to do for the man?A. Look at his X-ray.B. Give him treatment.C. Send him to the hospita
2、l. 2. How does the woman feel about the price?A. Expensive.B. Reasonable.C. Cheap. 3. What is the woman going to do?A. Call Julian Assange. B. Watch the news on TV. C. Get information on the Internet. 4. Why didnt the man finish his science homework?A. He didnt have enough time. B. He forgot it comp
3、letely. C. He found it difficult. 5. What does the job require?A. Business trips to Italian.B. Excellent Spanish.C. Native Germans.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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Wh
4、at will the man teach this afternoon?A. American history.B. English Grammar.C. English history. 7. What time does the conversation take place?A. At 6:55.B. At 7:00.C. At 7:05.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. Where was the woman born?A. In America.B. In France.C. In England. 9. Who held the art show?A. The ma
5、n.B. The mans students.C. The mans daughter. 10. What do we know about the mans daughter?A. She is studying in London. B. She graduated from New York University. C. She likes painting and playing the piano. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. How can parents prevent children from falling down the stairs?A. By
6、 using mats. B. By fitting safety gates. C. By accompanying them. 12. Which place is the most dangerous according to the woman?A. The kitchen. B. The bathroom. C. The living room. 13. What probably is the man?A. A writer.B. A TV host.C. A radio host.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。14. What can we learn about
7、the woman?A. She works in Japan. B. She lives in the town. C. She changes her jobs often. 15. What did the man plan to do at first?A. Travel to Japan. B. Start his own business. C. Go abroad to study. 16. Where does the man work now?A. In a shop.B. In a supermarket.C. In a restaurant. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至
8、第20四个小题。17. Where was the Mary Celeste going?A. The USA.B. Italy.C. England. 18. What did the ship look like when found in the eastern Atlantic?A. Badly damaged.B. In great danger.C. In good condition. 19. What happened to the ten people on the ship?A. They were dead.B. They were missing.C. They wer
9、e injured. 20. What does the speaker think of the story about the Mary Celeste?A. Boring.B. Understandable.C. Mysterious.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）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。AEtiquette (礼仪) For Teens Aged 13-18Provide your teen with that “edge” that will help them succeed in
10、life and make for successful adulthood!In todays fast-paced digital world teens are no longer having face-to-face interactions with others. When presented with an unfamiliar social situation, they may feel uncomfortable, and therefore they may choose to avoid socializing.Our two-day workshop will gi
11、ve them a solid foundation of etiquette and manners as well as help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults. It will provide them with the self-confidence, enthusiasm, and motivation that are essential as they move into the next phase of their
12、 lives. The following topics will be covered in the two-day workshop.Day OneProper IntroductionsHandshakes&Eye ContactBody LanguageThe Art Of Small TalkHow To Speak In The Right Tone WithClarityLeadershipQualitiesHow To Make A Positive First ImpressionBe The Perfect GuestInvitations&Thank-You NotesS
13、ocial NetworkingDating EtiquetteCommon Courtesies In Public PlacesDay TwoTable Skills&Dining MannersThe Informal/Formal Place SettingAmerican/Continental DiningProper Use Of Dining Utensils (用具)Eating Various FoodsSeating A Lady At The TableTipping GuidelinesInterviewing Tips For College&Job Intervi
14、ewsDressing The PartBe A Good ListenerInterview Follow-Up Calls&Thank-You NotesGrooming (打扮)Skin CareThe Graduation CelebrationFee: $285.00, including snacks, the certificate, and workbooksDate: Jan. 5&6Time: 8:00am4:00pmRegistration closes at: 11:59pm Dec. 29Invite a friend to apply for the worksho
15、p and you can receive a $ 10.00 credit toward your course fee. If you are interested in joining the two-day workshop, fill out our application form online.21. Whats the two-day workshop mainly intended to do?A. Help teens know themselves.B. Provide teens with survival skills.C. Motivate teens to stu
16、dy efficiently.D. Assist teens in learning social skills.22. What will teens learn on the first day?A. How to behave at table.B. How to chat with someone.C. How to tip others properly.D. How to prepare for an interview.23. How much will Green pay if he invites a friend to the workshop?A. $ 295.00.B.
17、 $ 285.00.C. $275.00.D. $265.00.BI believe in the power of science fiction, not just for its capacity to turn dreams into reality, but also for its power to bond together those who share a common view of the future. For me, thats true for my relationship with my dad. Some fathers and sons bond over
18、sports, fishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek. We tried a trip to Disney World, but one of my earliest memories wasnt Mickey, but a Klingon battle cruiser (巡洋舰) on the screen.Over the years, nearly every setting and situation has become far away for my dad and me. When its warm at
19、 night, were not driving along some dark streets in Indiana, but going at a slow speed with stars dimly shining. Both of us are thinking of them, without needing to say a word. All these imaginations of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me.Gene Roddenberry, crea
20、tor of Star Trek, once said, “Science fiction is a way of thinking, a way of logic that bypasses (绕过) a lot of nonsense. It allows people to look directly at important subjects.” A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my
21、own hopes for the future. Im now a science writer.Yes, science fiction has made me into a “nerd” (书呆子) and it also has been a source of joy for my family, making me an optimist while enabling me to think critically about the danger of technology. Thank those authors who have shared their visions: th
22、e world and my family are better for it. Thank my dad, who is both the best storyteller and the best man I have ever known because he helped me realize the truth of Tennysons words, “For I dipped into the future, far as human eye could see, saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would
23、be.”24. What contributes to the bond between the author and his father?A. Their similar dream. B. Their love for each other.C. Their common interest.D. Their hobby of fishing.25. What does the author mainly show in paragraph 2?A. His deep impression of his dad.B. His feeling of staying with his dad.
24、C. His earliest memory of his dad.D. His good relationship with his dad.26. How does science fiction help the author at present?A. It leads him to pursue a desirable career.B. It brings him the courage to live better.C. It inspires him to face the danger of technology.D. It makes him a source of his
25、 familys joy.27. What may be the best title for the text?A. The Wonders Science BringsB. The Power of Science FictionC. The Stories About Science FictionD. The Time Together with My FatherCFrom the top of Mount Qomolangma to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, plastic continues to pollute the environm
26、ent, and it creates a significant threat to all life forms on Earth. Despite knowing the effects of plastic pollution, we have not been able to ban the use of plastic products. Now, thanks to the invention of a 17-year-old girl, Arora, we finally have a better choice. This plastic-like material is m
27、ade from prawn (大虾) shells, and it breaks down 1.5 million times faster than most of the commercial plastic products we use today.The Australian teen first became aware of the impact of plastic waste on the environment when shopping with her mother. She wondered why her mother had to pay for the pla
28、stic bags. When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one.But the journey of inventing “eco-friendly p
29、lastic” was not easy. She experimented with a number of organic materials such as cornflour and banana peels, both of which had to be ruled out because of their solubility (溶解性). One night, while having dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to
30、research. Later, she would describe that dinner as her “Eureka” moment. She extracted the material called “chitin” from the shells and then mixed it with an insoluble protein called “fibroin”, which is found in silk cocoons. Using the combination of these two organic materials, Arora created a plast
31、ic-like material that breaks down completely within just 33 days. Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer.Aroras invention has caused a stir, and she has won a number of awards. As an inspiring young woman, Arora wants to make a di
32、fference in the world, and she wants to encourage other young people to follow their passion and make a positive difference however they can.28. What inspired Arora to create a kind of special plastic?A. A cashiers words about paid plastic bags.B. Her determination to protect the prawns.C. A class a
33、bout plastics impact on the planet.D. Her plan to save money on plastic products.29. What could be a “Eureka” moment?A. A moment of needing reflection.B. A moment of finding the truth.C. A moment of having sudden inspiration.D. A moment of enjoying the celebration.30. What can be known about the new
34、 plastic in paragraph 4?A. It is made from non-organic materials.B. It can break down totally in a month.C. It can be used to help plants to grow.D. It is extracted from an insoluble protein.31. Which of the following can best describe Arora?A. Brave and clever.B. Creative and inspiring.C. Active an
35、d considerate.D. Humorous and friendly.DEven as self-driving cars become more and more popular, theres one problem that Silicon Valley hasnt solved: the traffic jam. But Airbus Group, a U.S. aeronautics and space company, thinks that it has a solution. The companys Silicon Valley branch recently ann
36、ounced its been working on a secret project titled “Vahana”, an autonomous flying vehicle that can be used for both passenger and cargo (货物) transport.Airbus flying taxi resembles a drone in design, and would use multiple propellers (螺旋桨) to travel medium-length distances. Developers in France and G
37、ermany are working on an electrically operated platform that would allow the flying taxi to carry multiple passengers once between city destinations. Currently, no countries allow completely autonomous aerial vehicles, so the vehicle would initially be manned by a pilot.Flight tests of the first Vah
38、ana prototype (原型) are planned, in the hope of bringing the product to consumers quickly. Thats about a decade sooner than another future-travel system Hyperloop One. “Im no big fan of Star Wars, but its not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying cars making their way along ro
39、ads in the sky,” says Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders. “In a not too distant future, well use our smartphones to book a fully automated flying taxi that will land outside our front door without any pilot.”But before you get too excited about beating rush-hour traffic, its worth noting that the company h
40、as a lot of technological kinks to work out before the product is ready to test. The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesnt exist for aerial vehicles. Airbus Group isnt the only company trying to get in the autonomous air transportation game. There are a numbe
41、r of cargo drone companies on the market and the Ehang 184, a Chinese passenger drone, began flight testing in June.32. Why does the present flying taxi have to be manned?A. It makes urban planning hard.B. It makes future traffic busy.C. Its not legally permitted.D. It may cause accidents.33. What i
42、s Tom Enderss attitude towards the project?A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Disapproving.D. Uncaring.34. What does the underlined word “kinks” in paragraph 5 mean?A. Barriers.B. Strategies.C. Solutions.D. Means.35. Whats the best title of the text?A. A Solution to Worldwide Traffic JamsB. Airbus Joins the
43、 Air Transportation GameC. Airbus Will Make Flying Taxis a RealityD. A Bright Future of Flying Vehicles第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，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。How do we rid ourselves of the negative (消极的) thoughts and return to a place of peace and acceptance? Read on for some expert-gui
44、ded tips.First, dont suppress (抑制) the negative thought. “Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse. 36 Then, select a positive thought or visual to engage with in place of the negative thought that you set free,” Dr. Carla Marie Manly, and autho
45、r of Joy from Fear, tells She Knows.Dont forget to breathe. “Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of four; then breathe out slowly to the count of four. When worries and stress begin to rise, be kind to yourself. 37 A worried mind gets very calm when its focused on breathing rather than worryi
46、ng,” says Manly. 38 “Just because you have a thought doesnt mean its true. When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a step back and question the thought youre having,” suggests Touroni. “ 39 Are you jumping to conclusions?”Try a positive message mantra (咒语). Whe
47、n negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you. “For example, your mantra might be, All will be well. 40 ” Manly suggests keeping a copy of your mantra in your wallet, on your mirror, and on your desk for a handy
48、 reminder during stressful moments.A. Things will work out.B. Think of a peaceful image instead.C. Dont believe everything you think.D. And then pause to relax and breathe.E. Is there any evidence to support this?F. Can you trace back to where this all started?G. Instead, notice the negative thought
49、 and then let it float away.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节 （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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last week, Octavius who is deaf and his mother Shatika Dixon went to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate his fourth birthday. When Octavius and his mother were sitting there, a waitress named K
50、athryn Marasco watched from a distance and 41 that the mom was talking and signing to the little boy who had his 42 aids.When Kathryn Marasco 43 that it was Octavius birthday, she asked her fellow server, Brandie White, to log on to a website with her to search for a special phrase for the birthday
51、boy.They 44 how to say “happy birthday” in American Sign Language, and quickly got all the 45 down. Then, the servers went up to Octavius table to 46 him what they had learned. “Happy birthday to you,” the waitresses signed. Octavius and his mom were very impressed.Later, Octavius mother said this w
52、as the first time he had 47 with people other than her and his teacher. It was a simple phrase but an important 48 to Octavius. Thanks to the two 49 waitresses, his fourth birthday is one that he and his mom will 50 for a lifetime.Dixon said the 51 from Marasco and White made her very emotional. “Ev
53、erybody thinks were 52 when were talking and signing over there. So its 53 important to me that someone 54 that and picked up that phrase and made that 55 just for him, my baby.”41. A. remarkedB. acknowledgedC. concludedD. discovered42. A. walkingB. readingC. hearingD. speaking43. A. admittedB. real
54、izedC. expectedD. imagined44. A. marked outB. looked upC. reflected onD. glanced through45. A. rulesB. waysC. wordsD. steps46. A. showB. lendC. awardD. write47. A. discussedB. signedC. talkedD. argued48. A. exampleB. gestureC. suggestionD. plan49. A. generousB. patientC. kindD. busy50. A. work onB.
55、think aboutC. enjoyD. remember51. A. surpriseB. supportC. careD. explanation52. A. noisyB. crazyC. uncomfortableD. enthusiastic53. A. normallyB. equallyC. probablyD. actually54. A. noticedB. admiredC. exposedD. announced55. A. specialB. formalC. beneficialD. essential第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，在空
56、白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形A 30-year-old man was finally rescued from the Alaskan wilderness after his cabin burned down, 56 (leave) him trapped in the snow for almost three weeks.Tyson Steele had been living alone 57 several months in a small house in Skwentna, a town 58 (locate) 70 miles northwest of An
57、chorage. He had been burning a fire in 59 (he) woodstove back in December when a piece of flaming cardboard 60 (fly) up his fireplace chimney and landed on his roof, 61 started a slow fire that eventually left the cabin in ruins. Since Skwentna only has a population of about 35 people, Steeles 62 (n
58、ear) neighbor lived about 20 miles away. With no means of 63 (communicate) to call for help, Steele endured sub-zero temperatures 64 severe weather conditions wearing long johns (秋裤), boots with no socks, and a heavy wool sweater.When his family and friends hadnt heard from Steele for several 65 (we
59、ek), they requested a welfare check from Alaska State Troopers. As a helicopter flew over the area, they caught sight of Steele waving his arms in the air next to a massive “SOS” sign that he had stamped into the snow.第四部分 完成句子（共10分）j 66.中国经济的快速发展使人人使用5G网络成为可能。 The fast growing economy of china make
60、s it possible for everyone to have _ _ 5G network.67.按照即将试行的新规定，学校将推迟学生到校上课时间。According to the new guideline_ _ _ _,schools will start school later.68.科学家们通过新的电脑算法取得了首张黑洞照片。Scientists took the first picture of Black Hole_ _ _new computer algorithm.69.2019年，科学家们的决心和耐心终于取得了回报。At last the determination
61、 and patience of the scientists_ _ in 2019.70.我首先注意到的是我周围那些鲜艳的色彩。The first thing I _ _ _was all the vivid colours surrounding me.71.有一天，我正在给孩子们做每周一次的化学实验的演示，我还没明白怎们回事，混合剂就到处冒气泡了。_ _ _I was showing the boys the weekly chemistry experiment when before I know it,the mixture was bubbling over everywhere
62、.72.我正在和汤姆合作这份报告。Im _ _ _ Tom to write this report.jjjj第五部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 （满分10分）假定你是李华，你正主持英语角活动。活动中大家以“外卖食品是否应该进校园”展开讨论。关于该问题有人赞同，有人反对，请你总结大家赞同和反对的原因，并提出自己的观点。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：takeout food 外卖食品第二节 （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。 I still remember it，like it was y
63、esterday when my parents told me the news. It was the week before Christmas on Thursday morning when my parents said, “Stacy, start packing your things so we can go to Florida for the holidays.”“Okay, ”I responded.We do this every year for Christmas and New Year. Its kind of a family tradition we ha
64、ve.We go every year because we like to visit some family members living in Florida.There has never been a year when weve missed a trip to Florida for the holidays. I was so excited to go on this trip because Christmas is my favorite holiday, but to top it off I was going to get to celebrate it with
65、my family.The next morning，my mother entered my room.“Stacy, wake up！We need to go to the airport so that we can get our plane tickets to Florida before they sell out.”I jumped out of bed and got ready as fast as I could.When we were on our way to the airport，I couldnt stop talking and smiling becau
66、se I was too excited about getting our tickets.“Arent you just excited to go to Florida？” I asked.“Yes, I am.We can finally catch up with the family and drink hot cocoa，”responded my mother.The airport was so crowded. Some people were leaving to other countries and others were just visiting for the
67、holiday. There was such a huge line in the airport because so many different people were buying plane tickets.When it was our turn, my mother said，“Three tickets to Florida on Christmas Eve please.”The lady working there responded，“Well, you guys are lucky.You got the last three tickets to Florida.”
68、My mother and I both smiled in relief and paid for our tickets and went back home to finish packing.注意：1所续写短文的词数应为150左右。3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已给出。Paragraph 1：When we arrived home，we found father wasParagraph 2：After we left for the airport to buy tickets，a man climbed into our house to steal money.参考答案第一部
69、分 听力15 CACAB 610 CABBC 1115 BACAB 1620 ABCBC第二部分 阅读第一节A篇本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了面向青少年的礼仪培训讲习班的相关情况。21. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation.situations”可知，这个讲习班主要是要增强青少年的社交能力。故选D。22. B 细节理解题。根据Day One中的“The Art Of Small TalkHow To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity”可知，在第一天可以
70、学到如何和别人交谈，故选B。23. C 细节理解题。根据文中的“Fee: $285.00”“Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $ 10.00 credit toward your course fee”可知，如果Green邀请一位朋友来这个讲习班，他的费用为28510=275美元。故选C。B篇本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者和父亲都热爱科幻作品，它不仅帮助作者和父亲建立了深厚的感情，而且帮助作者实现了梦想。24. C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Some fathers and sons bond ove
71、r sports, fishing or hunting, but my dad and I bond over Star Trek”可知，促成作者和他父亲之间的关系的纽带是他们的共同兴趣星际迷航。故选C。25. D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When its warm at night. All these imaginations of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me”可知，当夜晚温暖的时候，“我们”不是在印第安纳州的一些黑暗的街道上开车，而是在昏暗的星光下以缓慢的速度行
72、驶。“我们”两个人都在想着他们，不需要说一句话。所有这些关于其他宇宙的想象一起为“我”和爸爸创造了一个私人宇宙。由此可推知，作者在第二段主要表明了他和他爸爸的关系很好。故选D。26. A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. Im now a science writer.”可知，科幻作品不仅影响了“我”和父亲的关
73、系，还帮助“我”塑造了自己对未来的希望。“我”现在是一名科学作家。由此可知，科幻作品帮助作者追求理想的事业。故选A。27. B 标题判断题。根据全文内容可知，科幻作品不仅帮助作者和父亲建立了深厚的感情，而且帮助作者实现了梦想，故B项“科幻作品的力量”适合作文章标题。故选B。C篇本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了17岁的女孩Arora为了保护环境并减少塑料污染发明了类似塑料的材料。它是由虾壳制成的，它的分解速度比我们今天使用的大多数商业塑料产品快150万倍。28. A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurt
74、s the planet and that the additional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one”可知，一名收银员讲述了塑料的危害以及通过收费的方式来减少人们对塑料的使用，这些话激励 Arora发明比传统塑料分解更快的塑料。故选A。29. C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“One night, while havi
75、ng dinner, she noticed that the shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to research”可知，Arora在一次吃晚饭的时候，发现虾壳看起来像塑料，她立马去实验室进行了研究，故这个时刻是她产生灵感的时刻。故选C。30. C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer”可
76、知，这种塑料在分解的时候可以释放氮元素，因此可以作为植物化肥，帮助植物生长。故选C。31. B 推理判断题。从全文内容可知，Arora发明了可快速分解的类似塑料的材料，故她是有创造力的；又根据最后一段她对青少年的激励可推知，Arora是鼓舞人心的。故选B。D篇本文是一篇说明文。尽管无人驾驶汽车越来越受欢迎，但还有一个问题没有解决：交通堵塞。为解决这一问题，美国空中客车集团（Airbus Group）正在研究可以同时用于客运和货运的自动飞行器。32. C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Currently, no countries allow completely autonomous aeria
77、l vehicles, so the vehicle would initially be manned by a pilot”可知，目前没有一个国家允许完全自主的空中交通工具。故选C。33. B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“but its not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying cars making their way along roads in the sky”“In a not too distant future. land outside our front doorwithout any
78、 pilot”可知，Tom Enders 对于自动飞行器的看法是乐观的。故选B。34. A 词义猜测题。根据第五段中的“The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesnt exist for aerial vehicles”可知，能让和自动驾驶汽车一样避免事故的传感技术在空中交通工具上并不存在，还有很多技术问题需要解决。所以kinks在文中意为“问题”。故选A。35. C 标题判断题。本文主要讲述了美国空中客车集团正在研究可以同时用于客运和货运的自动飞行器。故选C。第二节 本文是一
79、篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助摆脱消极想法的方式。36. G 考查解释说明句。根据上文“Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse.”可知，研究表明，重要的是不要压制消极的想法，因为这只会让情况更糟。G项“相反，注意到消极的想法，然后让它飘走”与上文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选G。37. D 考查解释说明句。根据上文“When worries and stress begin to rise, be kind to yourself.”可知，当忧虑和
80、压力开始上升时，善待自己；根据下文“A worried mind gets very calm when its focused on breathing rather than worrying.”可知，当把注意力集中于呼吸而不是担忧时，不安的思绪将会平静下来。D项“然后停下来放松并呼吸”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。38. C 考查主旨大意句。此处是本段的主旨句。根据下文中的“Just because you have a thought doesnt mean its true. When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinkin
81、g very negatively, take a step back and question the thought youre having”可知，仅仅因为你有这个想法，并不意味着它就是真的。当你发现自己对自己很苛刻或者想法很消极的时候，退后一步，质疑自己提出的想法。C项“不要相信你所想的一切”统领全段，符合语境。故选C。39. E 考查解释说明句。根据上文中的“take a step back and question the thought youre having”可知，退后一步，质疑自己提出的想法。E项“有证据支持这一想法吗？”承接上文，符合语境。故选E。40. A 考查解释说明
82、句。根据上文“When negative thoughts get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you.”当消极的想法控制你时，Manly建议专注于积极的信息或能让你感到强大和平静的咒语。A项“事情将会解决的”承接上文，符合语境。故选A。第三部分 语言运用第一节本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了两个善良的女服务员学习手语来祝贺一位有听力障碍的小男孩生日快乐的经过。41. D 根据空前的“watched from a
83、distance”和空后的“the mom was talking and signing to the little boy”可知，Kathryn Marasco应该是发现（discovered）这位母亲和小男孩在用手势交谈。remark“谈论”；acknowledge“承认”；conclude“推断出”。42. C 根据上文中的“Octavius who is deaf”可知，此处指的是Octavius戴着助听器，故选C项。43. B根据下文中的“Happy birthday to you, the waitresses signed”可知，此处是指Kathryn Marasco 意识到（
84、realized）是Octavius的生日，想要用手语向他说“生日快乐”。admit“承认”；expect“预期”；imagine“想象”。44. B 根据上文中的“she asked her fellow server.for the birthday boy”可知，这两个服务员在网上查阅“生日快乐”的手语。mark out“用线画出范围”；look up“查阅”；reflect on“认真思考”；glance through“粗略地看”。45. D 根据上下文的内容可知，她们两人学的是手语，此处是说她们把手语的各个步骤记下来，故选D项。46. A 根据前面的内容可知，此处是说她们两人上网查
85、阅后学会手语，然后展示给Octavius看，故选项A符合题意。47. B 参见上题解析。sign表示“打手语”，符合语境。48. B 虽然那只是一个简单的短语，但是对Octavius来说是一个重要的表示。gesture 意为“（表明感情或意图的）姿态，表示”符合语境。example“实例”；suggestion“建议”；plan“计划”。49. C 根据上下文的语境可知，那两位服务员从网上学习手语祝贺小男孩生日快乐，由此可推知，她们是善良的（kind），故选C项。generous“大方的”；patient“耐心的”；busy“忙碌的”。50. D 根据空前的“Thanks to the two
86、 49 waitresses”及全文语境可知，Octavius和他的母亲将会永远记住（remember）这次生日，故选D项。work on“努力改善（或完成）”；think about“思考”；enjoy“享受的乐趣”。51. A 根据上文的内容可知，那两位女服务员学手语祝贺Octavius生日快乐这一行为，对Dixon来说是意想不到的事，故选A项。surprise“意想不到（或突然）的事”；support“支持”；care“照料”；explanation“解释”。52. B 根据语境可知，此处是说别人不理解Dixon和她的儿子用手语交流的行为，认为那样做是愚蠢的。noisy“吵闹的”；cra
87、zy“疯狂的，愚蠢的”；uncomfortable“不安的”；enthusiastic“热情的”。53. D 根据语境可知，有人注意到那一点，并学手语向她的儿子说生日快乐，这对她的确重要。normally“通常”；equally“同样地”；probably“很可能”；actually“的确，真实地”。54. A 参见上题解析。notice“注意到”；admire“钦佩”；expose“暴露”；announce“宣布”。55. A 根据语境可知，两位餐厅服务员专门为Octavius学了手语。第二节本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了30岁的Tyson Steele因房子失火而在大雪中被困了将近三周后
88、成功获救的故事。56. leaving 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用现在分词作结果状语。故填leaving。57. for 考查介词。固定结构for+一段时间，表示某一时间段。故填for。58. located考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用过去分词作后置定语。故填located。59. his考查代词。此处修饰名词“woodstove”应用形容词性物主代词。故填his。60. flew考查动词的时态。and连接并列的谓语动词时，时态应保持一致。根据空格后的“landed”可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填flew。61. which考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引
89、导非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，且指代主句，因此应用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。62. nearest考查形容词的比较等级。此处表示就算是距Steele最近的邻居离他还有20英里远。此处应用形容词的最高级形式。故填 nearest。63. communication/communicating考查词性转换非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空格处作介词of的宾语，因此应用名词或动名词形式。因此名词communication或动名词 communicating 均可。故填communication/communicating。64. and 考查连词。此处表示Steele忍受着零
90、度以下的温度和恶劣的天气条件。“sub-zero temperatures”和“severe weather conditions”是并列关系，共同作“endured”的宾语，因此应用and连接。故填and。65. weeks 考查名词的单复数。week是可数名词，“several”后应用名词的复数形式。故填weeks。第四部分 写作第一节 应用文写作参考范文：Peoples opinions are divided when it comes to the question whether we can order takeout food at school. Some people ar
91、e in favour of it because it saves them much trouble, allowing them to have delicious food delivered directly to them. However, others dont think it right to do so. They point out that takeout food is usually delivered in plastic containers. Countless plastic bags and boxes will cause white pollutio
92、n. Whats more, there can be health risks involved in takeout food. Personally, I will say no to takeout food, which must be banned from entering the school, so that we can have a good environment.第二节 读后续写参考范文：【答案】When we arrived home, we found father was lying on the floor, bleeding. Though we felt
93、very surprised, we sent him to hospital at once.With the help of doctors, my father came back to life on Christmas Eve, which made our family pleased. My parents loved each other very much, so my mother kept my father company day and night，completely forgetting the trip to Florida. After my father w
94、oke up, he said sorry to us and told us everything that happened to him.After we left for the airport to buy tickets, a man climbed into our house to steal money. My father caught him and bravely fought with him, but unfortunately the man hurt my father. Hearing the news，we were proud of him. On Chr
95、istmas Eve, we held a party in hospital for my father. Everyone got together around the Christmas tree and sang Christmas songs to him.That Christmas Eve was quite unusual and meaningful. I will never forget the time I spent with my father on Christmas Eve in hospital.听力材料Text 1M: Ouch, it really hu
96、rts terribly here, because I fell over heavily just now. W: I think you need an X-ray. Shall I help you get to the hospital? Text 2M: The shop owner charged me 120 dollars for this vase. W: Are you kidding me? If I were you, I would pay one-tenth its price at most. Text 3W: Do you know who Julian As
97、sange is? M: Ive never heard that name before. Who is he? W: Hes been in the news a lot lately, but Im not exactly sure why he is famous. Im going to look his name up online. Text 4W: Billy, can I have your science homework? M: Um, Im really sorry but a friend came over last night, so I only had tim
98、e to finish half of it. Plus, I left it all at home. W: Billy, youd better have it done by tomorrow. Text 5W: I lived in Germany when I was a child, so I can speak German very well. And I also learned Italian and French in college. M: Well, the job involves a lot of business trips to Spain, and we e
99、xpect someone with a good command of Spanish. Text 6W: Do you have lessons today? M: Yes, I have one lesson about American history and the other is English Grammar. Both are in the morning. W: I have a lesson about English history this afternoon. But I dont feel well. Can you take over the class for
100、 me?M: OK. Which class should I go? W: Teaching Building, Room No. 310. M: OK. Its just next to the class I will go this morning. You should go to see a doctor. By the way, whats the time by your watch?W: It is five to seven. M: I must be leaving or I will be late for class. Text 7M: It is a great a
101、rt show, isnt it? By the way, Im David. W: Yes, its successful. The paintings are so beautiful. Im Lucy. Nice to meet you. M: Me too. Are you from England? W: Actually, I was born in Paris, but I grow up in London. How about you? M: Oh, Im a local man in New York. Im an art teacher in New York Unive
102、rsity. This art show is held by my students. W: Really? I am a student majoring in piano performance in the same college. I will hold a piano party next Saturday night at the Silver Bar. Would you like to come? M: Id love to. Could I take my daughter with me? Besides painting, she is fond of piano a
103、s well. W: Sure. Text 8M: Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10 thousand copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home? W: Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital
104、treatment for accidents that happen in the home? M: Really? I had no idea that the number was that high. W: Yes. And almost all of those accidents could have been prevented. Parents can prevent children from falling down the stairs by fitting safety gates. They can use mats to prevent children slipp
105、ing on floors, especially in the bathroom. However, children should never be left alone in the bath. M: Is the bathroom the most dangerous room in the house? W: No, the most dangerous room by far is the kitchen. M: OK. Now is a good time to answer some of our listeners questions. Hello, Line 1 Text
106、9M: Hello, Linda, I havent seen you for ages. What are you doing in town? W: Oh, Ive just come back from Japan. M: Oh, youve been abroad, havent you? W: Yes, Ive got a job there. And how about you? The last time we talked, didnt you tell me you were going to open your own supermarket business? M: Th
107、ats right. I was. But things turned out differently. W: But you seemed so determined to do that. What happened? M: Well, its very complicated, and Im sure you dont want to know all the details. Anyway I decided that opening my own business just wasnt for me. So I decided to stay at my old job instea
108、d. W: So you are still working in that shop? M: Yes. Well, a lot has happened since we last saw each other. W: Ill say! You know, we should try to stay in touch. M: Lets have lunch together sometime soon. W: Good idea. Text 10M: Many strange things occur at sea. Every year, even nowadays, ships disa
109、ppear and are never seen again. One of the strangest occurrences is the story of the Mary Celeste, a small sailing ship which was carrying industrial alcohol from New York to Italy. The Mary Celeste left New York in early November 1872. A month later it was found in the eastern Atlantic 600 miles fr
110、om Gibraltar. The ship was not damaged and did not seem to be in any danger, but the lifeboat and the ten people who left New York on the ship were gone. They were never found. Many explanations were suggested for the disappearance of the people on the Mary Celeste, but no one managed to find proof
111、for any of the explanations. All the experts could come to only one sure conclusion: The people left the ship in the lifeboat. Then perhaps the lifeboat sank in a sudden storm. But why did the people leave the ship? We still do not have an answer to that question.参考答案第一部分 听力15 CACAB 610 CABBC 1115 B
112、ACAB 1620 ABCBC第二部分 阅读第一节A篇本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了面向青少年的礼仪培训讲习班的相关情况。21. D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation.situations”可知，这个讲习班主要是要增强青少年的社交能力。故选D。22. B 细节理解题。根据Day One中的“The Art Of Small TalkHow To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity”可知，在第一天可以学到如何和别人交谈，故选B。23. C 细节理解题。根据文
113、中的“Fee: $285.00”“Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $ 10.00 credit toward your course fee”可知，如果Green邀请一位朋友来这个讲习班，他的费用为28510=275美元。故选C。B篇本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者和父亲都热爱科幻作品，它不仅帮助作者和父亲建立了深厚的感情，而且帮助作者实现了梦想。24. C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Some fathers and sons bond over sports, fishing or hunting,
114、 but my dad and I bond over Star Trek”可知，促成作者和他父亲之间的关系的纽带是他们的共同兴趣星际迷航。故选C。25. D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“When its warm at night. All these imaginations of other universes have together created a private universe for my dad and me”可知，当夜晚温暖的时候，“我们”不是在印第安纳州的一些黑暗的街道上开车，而是在昏暗的星光下以缓慢的速度行驶。“我们”两个人都在想着他们，不需要说一句话。所有这些关
115、于其他宇宙的想象一起为“我”和爸爸创造了一个私人宇宙。由此可推知，作者在第二段主要表明了他和他爸爸的关系很好。故选D。26. A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“A lifetime of science fiction has influenced more than just my relationship with my dad, but has also helped me shape my own hopes for the future. Im now a science writer.”可知，科幻作品不仅影响了“我”和父亲的关系，还帮助“我”塑造了自己对未来的希望。“我”现在是一名科
116、学作家。由此可知，科幻作品帮助作者追求理想的事业。故选A。27. B 标题判断题。根据全文内容可知，科幻作品不仅帮助作者和父亲建立了深厚的感情，而且帮助作者实现了梦想，故B项“科幻作品的力量”适合作文章标题。故选B。C篇本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了17岁的女孩Arora为了保护环境并减少塑料污染发明了类似塑料的材料。它是由虾壳制成的，它的分解速度比我们今天使用的大多数商业塑料产品快150万倍。28. A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When asked, the cashier informed her how plastic hurts the planet and that the add
117、itional charge was there to encourage people not to use it. This inspired Arora to create a kind of plastic that would break down faster than the conventional one”可知，一名收银员讲述了塑料的危害以及通过收费的方式来减少人们对塑料的使用，这些话激励 Arora发明比传统塑料分解更快的塑料。故选A。29. C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“One night, while having dinner, she noticed that t
118、he shells of prawns look plasticky. She immediately went to the lab to research”可知，Arora在一次吃晚饭的时候，发现虾壳看起来像塑料，她立马去实验室进行了研究，故这个时刻是她产生灵感的时刻。故选C。30. C 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Moreover, this plastic releases nitrogen when breaking down, which is why it can be used as plant fertilizer”可知，这种塑料在分解的时候可以释放氮元素，因此可以作为植物化
119、肥，帮助植物生长。故选C。31. B 推理判断题。从全文内容可知，Arora发明了可快速分解的类似塑料的材料，故她是有创造力的；又根据最后一段她对青少年的激励可推知，Arora是鼓舞人心的。故选B。D篇本文是一篇说明文。尽管无人驾驶汽车越来越受欢迎，但还有一个问题没有解决：交通堵塞。为解决这一问题，美国空中客车集团（Airbus Group）正在研究可以同时用于客运和货运的自动飞行器。32. C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Currently, no countries allow completely autonomous aerial vehicles, so the vehicle wo
120、uld initially be manned by a pilot”可知，目前没有一个国家允许完全自主的空中交通工具。故选C。33. B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“but its not crazy to imagine that one day our big cities will have flying cars making their way along roads in the sky”“In a not too distant future. land outside our front doorwithout any pilot”可知，Tom Enders 对于自动飞行器的
121、看法是乐观的。故选B。34. A 词义猜测题。根据第五段中的“The same sensor technology that allows self-driving cars to avoid accidents doesnt exist for aerial vehicles”可知，能让和自动驾驶汽车一样避免事故的传感技术在空中交通工具上并不存在，还有很多技术问题需要解决。所以kinks在文中意为“问题”。故选A。35. C 标题判断题。本文主要讲述了美国空中客车集团正在研究可以同时用于客运和货运的自动飞行器。故选C。第二节 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助摆脱消极想法的方式。36.
122、 G 考查解释说明句。根据上文“Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse.”可知，研究表明，重要的是不要压制消极的想法，因为这只会让情况更糟。G项“相反，注意到消极的想法，然后让它飘走”与上文衔接紧密，符合语境。故选G。37. D 考查解释说明句。根据上文“When worries and stress begin to rise, be kind to yourself.”可知，当忧虑和压力开始上升时，善待自己；根据下文“A worried m
123、ind gets very calm when its focused on breathing rather than worrying.”可知，当把注意力集中于呼吸而不是担忧时，不安的思绪将会平静下来。D项“然后停下来放松并呼吸”承上启下，符合语境。故选D。38. C 考查主旨大意句。此处是本段的主旨句。根据下文中的“Just because you have a thought doesnt mean its true. When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively, take a ste
124、p back and question the thought youre having”可知，仅仅因为你有这个想法，并不意味着它就是真的。当你发现自己对自己很苛刻或者想法很消极的时候，退后一步，质疑自己提出的想法。C项“不要相信你所想的一切”统领全段，符合语境。故选C。39. E 考查解释说明句。根据上文中的“take a step back and question the thought youre having”可知，退后一步，质疑自己提出的想法。E项“有证据支持这一想法吗？”承接上文，符合语境。故选E。40. A 考查解释说明句。根据上文“When negative thoughts
125、 get a hold on you, Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you.”当消极的想法控制你时，Manly建议专注于积极的信息或能让你感到强大和平静的咒语。A项“事情将会解决的”承接上文，符合语境。故选A。第三部分 语言运用第一节本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了两个善良的女服务员学习手语来祝贺一位有听力障碍的小男孩生日快乐的经过。41. D 根据空前的“watched from a distance”和空后的“the mom was tal
126、king and signing to the little boy”可知，Kathryn Marasco应该是发现（discovered）这位母亲和小男孩在用手势交谈。remark“谈论”；acknowledge“承认”；conclude“推断出”。42. C 根据上文中的“Octavius who is deaf”可知，此处指的是Octavius戴着助听器，故选C项。43. B根据下文中的“Happy birthday to you, the waitresses signed”可知，此处是指Kathryn Marasco 意识到（realized）是Octavius的生日，想要用手语向他
127、说“生日快乐”。admit“承认”；expect“预期”；imagine“想象”。44. B 根据上文中的“she asked her fellow server.for the birthday boy”可知，这两个服务员在网上查阅“生日快乐”的手语。mark out“用线画出范围”；look up“查阅”；reflect on“认真思考”；glance through“粗略地看”。45. D 根据上下文的内容可知，她们两人学的是手语，此处是说她们把手语的各个步骤记下来，故选D项。46. A 根据前面的内容可知，此处是说她们两人上网查阅后学会手语，然后展示给Octavius看，故选项A符合题
128、意。47. B 参见上题解析。sign表示“打手语”，符合语境。48. B 虽然那只是一个简单的短语，但是对Octavius来说是一个重要的表示。gesture 意为“（表明感情或意图的）姿态，表示”符合语境。example“实例”；suggestion“建议”；plan“计划”。49. C 根据上下文的语境可知，那两位服务员从网上学习手语祝贺小男孩生日快乐，由此可推知，她们是善良的（kind），故选C项。generous“大方的”；patient“耐心的”；busy“忙碌的”。50. D 根据空前的“Thanks to the two 49 waitresses”及全文语境可知，Octavi
129、us和他的母亲将会永远记住（remember）这次生日，故选D项。work on“努力改善（或完成）”；think about“思考”；enjoy“享受的乐趣”。51. A 根据上文的内容可知，那两位女服务员学手语祝贺Octavius生日快乐这一行为，对Dixon来说是意想不到的事，故选A项。surprise“意想不到（或突然）的事”；support“支持”；care“照料”；explanation“解释”。52. B 根据语境可知，此处是说别人不理解Dixon和她的儿子用手语交流的行为，认为那样做是愚蠢的。noisy“吵闹的”；crazy“疯狂的，愚蠢的”；uncomfortable“不安的
130、”；enthusiastic“热情的”。53. D 根据语境可知，有人注意到那一点，并学手语向她的儿子说生日快乐，这对她的确重要。normally“通常”；equally“同样地”；probably“很可能”；actually“的确，真实地”。54. A 参见上题解析。notice“注意到”；admire“钦佩”；expose“暴露”；announce“宣布”。55. A 根据语境可知，两位餐厅服务员专门为Octavius学了手语。第二节本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了30岁的Tyson Steele因房子失火而在大雪中被困了将近三周后成功获救的故事。56. leaving 考查非谓语动词。分
131、析句子结构可知，此处应用现在分词作结果状语。故填leaving。57. for 考查介词。固定结构for+一段时间，表示某一时间段。故填for。58. located考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用过去分词作后置定语。故填located。59. his考查代词。此处修饰名词“woodstove”应用形容词性物主代词。故填his。60. flew考查动词的时态。and连接并列的谓语动词时，时态应保持一致。根据空格后的“landed”可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填flew。61. which考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，且指代主句，因此应用关
132、系代词which引导该从句。故填which。62. nearest考查形容词的比较等级。此处表示就算是距Steele最近的邻居离他还有20英里远。此处应用形容词的最高级形式。故填 nearest。63. communication/communicating考查词性转换非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空格处作介词of的宾语，因此应用名词或动名词形式。因此名词communication或动名词 communicating 均可。故填communication/communicating。64. and 考查连词。此处表示Steele忍受着零度以下的温度和恶劣的天气条件。“sub-zero temp
133、eratures”和“severe weather conditions”是并列关系，共同作“endured”的宾语，因此应用and连接。故填and。65. weeks 考查名词的单复数。week是可数名词，“several”后应用名词的复数形式。故填weeks。第四部分 完成句子66 access to 67 to be tested out 68 by means of 69 paid off 70 became/was aware of 71 The other day 72 teaming up with第五部分 英语写作第一节 应用文写作参考范文：Peoples opinions a
134、re divided when it comes to the question whether we can order takeout food at school. Some people are in favour of it because it saves them much trouble, allowing them to have delicious food delivered directly to them. However, others dont think it right to do so. They point out that takeout food is
135、 usually delivered in plastic containers. Countless plastic bags and boxes will cause white pollution. Whats more, there can be health risks involved in takeout food. Personally, I will say no to takeout food, which must be banned from entering the school, so that we can have a good environment.第二节
136、读后续写参考范文：【答案】When we arrived home, we found father was lying on the floor, bleeding. Though we felt very surprised, we sent him to hospital at once.With the help of doctors, my father came back to life on Christmas Eve, which made our family pleased. My parents loved each other very much, so my moth
137、er kept my father company day and night，completely forgetting the trip to Florida. After my father woke up, he said sorry to us and told us everything that happened to him.After we left for the airport to buy tickets, a man climbed into our house to steal money. My father caught him and bravely foug
138、ht with him, but unfortunately the man hurt my father. Hearing the news，we were proud of him. On Christmas Eve, we held a party in hospital for my father. Everyone got together around the Christmas tree and sang Christmas songs to him.That Christmas Eve was quite unusual and meaningful. I will never
139、 forget the time I spent with my father on Christmas Eve in hospital.听力材料Text 1M: Ouch, it really hurts terribly here, because I fell over heavily just now. W: I think you need an X-ray. Shall I help you get to the hospital? Text 2M: The shop owner charged me 120 dollars for this vase. W: Are you ki
140、dding me? If I were you, I would pay one-tenth its price at most. Text 3W: Do you know who Julian Assange is? M: Ive never heard that name before. Who is he? W: Hes been in the news a lot lately, but Im not exactly sure why he is famous. Im going to look his name up online. Text 4W: Billy, can I hav
141、e your science homework? M: Um, Im really sorry but a friend came over last night, so I only had time to finish half of it. Plus, I left it all at home. W: Billy, youd better have it done by tomorrow. Text 5W: I lived in Germany when I was a child, so I can speak German very well. And I also learned
142、 Italian and French in college. M: Well, the job involves a lot of business trips to Spain, and we expect someone with a good command of Spanish. Text 6W: Do you have lessons today? M: Yes, I have one lesson about American history and the other is English Grammar. Both are in the morning. W: I have
143、a lesson about English history this afternoon. But I dont feel well. Can you take over the class for me?M: OK. Which class should I go? W: Teaching Building, Room No. 310. M: OK. Its just next to the class I will go this morning. You should go to see a doctor. By the way, whats the time by your watc
144、h?W: It is five to seven. M: I must be leaving or I will be late for class. Text 7M: It is a great art show, isnt it? By the way, Im David. W: Yes, its successful. The paintings are so beautiful. Im Lucy. Nice to meet you. M: Me too. Are you from England? W: Actually, I was born in Paris, but I grow
145、 up in London. How about you? M: Oh, Im a local man in New York. Im an art teacher in New York University. This art show is held by my students. W: Really? I am a student majoring in piano performance in the same college. I will hold a piano party next Saturday night at the Silver Bar. Would you lik
146、e to come? M: Id love to. Could I take my daughter with me? Besides painting, she is fond of piano as well. W: Sure. Text 8M: Here with us is Marsha Ward, author of Save Your Child, which has been sold over 10 thousand copies in Britain. Welcome, Marsha. Is there a lot to child safety in the home? W
147、: Definitely. Did you know that more than a million children in Britain every year require hospital treatment for accidents that happen in the home? M: Really? I had no idea that the number was that high. W: Yes. And almost all of those accidents could have been prevented. Parents can prevent childr
148、en from falling down the stairs by fitting safety gates. They can use mats to prevent children slipping on floors, especially in the bathroom. However, children should never be left alone in the bath. M: Is the bathroom the most dangerous room in the house? W: No, the most dangerous room by far is t
149、he kitchen. M: OK. Now is a good time to answer some of our listeners questions. Hello, Line 1 Text 9M: Hello, Linda, I havent seen you for ages. What are you doing in town? W: Oh, Ive just come back from Japan. M: Oh, youve been abroad, havent you? W: Yes, Ive got a job there. And how about you? Th
150、e last time we talked, didnt you tell me you were going to open your own supermarket business? M: Thats right. I was. But things turned out differently. W: But you seemed so determined to do that. What happened? M: Well, its very complicated, and Im sure you dont want to know all the details. Anyway
151、 I decided that opening my own business just wasnt for me. So I decided to stay at my old job instead. W: So you are still working in that shop? M: Yes. Well, a lot has happened since we last saw each other. W: Ill say! You know, we should try to stay in touch. M: Lets have lunch together sometime s
152、oon. W: Good idea. Text 10M: Many strange things occur at sea. Every year, even nowadays, ships disappear and are never seen again. One of the strangest occurrences is the story of the Mary Celeste, a small sailing ship which was carrying industrial alcohol from New York to Italy. The Mary Celeste l
153、eft New York in early November 1872. A month later it was found in the eastern Atlantic 600 miles from Gibraltar. The ship was not damaged and did not seem to be in any danger, but the lifeboat and the ten people who left New York on the ship were gone. They were never found. Many explanations were
154、suggested for the disappearance of the people on the Mary Celeste, but no one managed to find proof for any of the explanations. All the experts could come to only one sure conclusion: The people left the ship in the lifeboat. Then perhaps the lifeboat sank in a sudden storm. But why did the people leave the ship? We still do not have an answer to that question.