1、泉州市2021届高中毕业班质量监测（五）高三英语（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4.请保持答题卡整洁，避免折叠。考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。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
2、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，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。例：How much is the shirt?A.19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案是C.1. What does the woman want to know about?A. Sports.B. Teaching.C. Weather2. When will the-meeting take place?A. At
3、 9：00 a.m.B. At 11：00 a.m.C. At 1：00 p.m.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. On a plane.C. In a hotel.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Doctor and patient.B. Teacher and parent.C. Headmaster and student.5. What does the man think of electronic
4、version paper?A. They are eye-hurting.B. They are expensive.C. They are convenient.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。每段对话或独白谈两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is Arrow Agency?A. An electronics company.B. An advertising c
5、ompany.C. An IT company.7. What is the womans job?A. Issuing ads.B. Designing webs.C. Selling products.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. What is the man doing?A. Helping download some apps.B. Recommending some useful apps.C. Teaching how to use some apps.9. Where are the speakers?A. In an office.B. In a restaurant.C
6、. In shop.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. What does the woman do in the group?A. Play the guitar.B. Direct the group.C. Sing for the group.11. What does the man need to do before performance?A. Get familiar with the audience.B. Practice the guitar more.C. Adjust his instrument.12. What is the womans purpose?A.
7、To consult guitar playing skills.B. To introduce Janet Person.C. To persuade the man.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题13. Where docs the man live?A. In a city.B. In the Lake District.C. In the Highland of Scotland.14. What did mountain running races go with in the past?A. Country fairs.B. Official events.C. Marathon
8、s.15. What can be used to describe the Dragons Back?A. Secure.B. Demanding.C. Competitive.16. What is the mans suggestion?A. Challenging the toughest.B. Advancing step by step.C. Inquiring marathon runners.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many kids end up in emergency for playground injuries annually?A.200
9、,000.B.140,000.C.3,000.18. What is the main cause of playground injuries?A. Games are badly designed.B. The playgrounds are overcrowded.C. The playgrounds are in terrible condition.19. What is the tip for parents?A. Keeping a watchful eye.B. Avoiding shouting at kids.C. Demonstrating the use of the
10、equipment.20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. First-aid knowledge.B. Parent-child games.C. Playground security.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AStepping Out Into NatureThe classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are sever
11、al places to hit the open road.Colo-road TripsThe Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the states 24 Scenic & Historic Byways. A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspi
12、ration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.The Beartooth Highway.Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park. The windy 68-mile stretch in
13、troduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.Seward Highway, AlaskaThe road that connects Anchorage t
14、o Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some
15、good bear stories.The Lighthouse Trail, MaineTravel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum.
16、 where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.21. What makes Colo-road Tips special?A. Good bear stories.B. A scenic beach.C. Hands-on exhibits.D. An interactive map.22. Where can you explore state of gold miners?A. Colorado.B. Montana.C. Alaska.D. Maine23. Which pla
17、ce is suitable for a family with children?A. Colo-road Trips.B. The Beartooth Highway.C. Seward Highway.D. The Lighthouse Trail.BOn July 24, 2020, Mike Stout launched his kayak（皮筏艇）just before 8：30 a.m. About 56 miles and 16.5 hours later, he landed on the sandy Michigan shore. It was his second tim
18、e crossing Lake Michigan.By chance, Stout said, he gave kayaking a try in 2016. Already in good physical condition, he considered kayaking a weekend escape. Then he was challenged by a client of his firm to think bigger. He did go big quickly. Weekend kayak trips were 40, 50 and 60 miles long over t
19、he next few months. Then his goal was to cross Lake Michigan that year. On August 3, Stout completed his first crossing of Lake Michigan.in 15.5 hours. Since then, hes finished countless long-distance trips on Minnesota rivers and lakes.In heading back to Lake Michigan last summer, Stout thought he
20、could become the first kayaker to make a round-trip crossing of the Great Lake. He felt capable. Hed put in 800 miles since March 1, 2020-when ice was still on the Minnesota River.Stout wanted to do with manageable winds. Possibilities rose, only to become worse, the lake showing its mercurial natur
21、e. Stout realized a single crossing was his best hope. With local police informed of his plans and plenty of food aboard, Stout launched. His plan was to land. on the Michigan shore 12.5 hours later. The lake thought otherwise. The winds and waves were working against him, too. Still, he was resolut
22、e. Finally he could hear waves crashing on shore.“Never did I have a sense of doubt or fear or worry,” Stout said. Despite the constant, forceful wind, he said the crossing was easier than his others because of his experience. But no less meaningful. The stars, the chance to speak to the heavens, an
23、d the hope that his adventure would inspire others-all were fuel to finish.24. What can we infer about Stout from paragraph 2?A. He challenged his client.B. He intended to escape real life.C. He was organized and determined.D. He set a goal bigger than his capability.25. What forced Stout to change
24、his journey into a single crossing in 2020?A. His physical state.B. The weather condition.C. The freezing water.D Warning from local police.26. What does the underlined word “mercurial” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Changeable.B: Merciful.C. Perfect.D. Balanced.27. In which section of a newspaper may this
25、text appear?A. Weather.B. Adventure.C. Geography.D. Entertainment.CSmartphones, tablets and other digital devices can be addictive. They affect sleep. They draw kids into an alternate universe, often distracting（使分心）them from more productive-and healthier-real-world activities. And they are often li
26、nked to anxiety and depression, learning disabilities and obesity（肥胖）. Yet for many teenagers, cellphones and social media are also absolutely necessary tools for planning their social lives, keeping up with schoolwork and staying in touch with out-of-town friends and relatives.How can parents make
27、the most of the constructive uses of screen-based technology while minimizing its harmful effects？The key is helping kids use technology as a tool, not a toy, “where theres some purpose other than the medication of boredom,” says Jim Taylor, a psychologist and author of the book Raising Generation T
28、ech：Preparing Your Children for a Media-fueled World. Taylor, like many other medical and mental health professionals, advises parents to set limits and stick to them. They should restrict the amount of time their kids spend on devices, create tech-free zones-no cellphones in their bedrooms, for exa
29、mple-and tech-free times, such as at the dinner table, in restaurants and on family outings.Perhaps the best thing you can do is serve as a good role model by exhibiting the same online behavior you expect of your children, says Dr. Elias Aboujaoude, a Stanford University psychiatrist. “If parents a
30、re breaking their own rules,” Aboujaoude says, “kids cannot be expected to behave differently.”Chad Landgraf, 44, of Oklahoma, told me he was worried about how addicted his 12-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter became when they were on their devices. So, hoping to set an example, he switched from
31、e-books to old-fashioned print. “When I had my Kindle or ipad open, they. didnt know if I was reading or surfing the net,” Landgraf says. “But at least if I have a paper copy of a book, they know I am reading. Modeling seems like the easiest way.”28. What may be the result of childrens using digital
32、 devices?A. Health improvement.B. Free creation.C. Sleep disorder.D. Good conduct29. What does Jim Taylor suggest parents doing?A. Killing time by using screen-based technology.B. Forbidding kids using smartphones.C. Setting clear boundaries for kids.D. Restricting tech-free family time.30. Why did
33、Chad pick up old-fashioned print?A. He was afraid of becoming addicted.B. He expected to be a role model.C. He was tired of surfing the net.D. He preferred paper copies of books.31. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Parenting in a digital worldB. Learning to be intelligent parentsC. Using
34、 smart devices wiselyD. Helping children behave themselvesDFlocks of hundreds of regent honeyeaters（王吸蜜鸟）could once be spotted all over south-eastern Australia on a regular basis, but today the species is critically endangered, with only 300 believed to exist in the entire world. They were also know
35、n for the complexity of their mating songs, but as their numbers started declining, scientists started noticing male regent honeyeaters didnt even sound like their species anymore. Today, there is enough evidence that regent honeyeaters have forgotten how to sing, which could cause the entire specie
36、s to go extinct.At one point, Australian scientists noticed that male regent honeyeaters were imitating（模仿）the songs of other bird species. Some experts believed that the imitation was a purposeful strategy to avoid attacks from their enemies. However, a recent study showed otherwise. Young regent h
37、oneyeaters learn their songs from adult members of their species, just like human children learn to speak, but because they are spread so thin in their habitat-they could occupy probably 10 times the size of the UK but are really small in quantity-many males dont get to listen to the right songs, so
38、 they start adopting the tunes of other bird species. The problem is that these arent the songs female regent honeyeaters want to hear, so their chances of finding a mate are very slim.Scientists are now planning to catch wild males that can sing and put them next to caged regent honeyeaters so that
39、 the young birds can learn the right song. They then plan to release them into the wild every few years, where they will hopefully be able to attract females and reproduce.“This study shows how damaging population declines and habitat fragmentation（碎片）might be to this critical process in the life of
40、 songbirds,” said Dr Sue Zollinger, an expert in animal communication from Manchester Metropolitan University.32. Why are regent honeyeaters faced with extinction?A. They are short of food.B. They are incapable of imitation.C. Their habitats are badly destroyed.D. Male birds fail to sing the right s
41、ongs.33. What is paragraph 2 intended to do?A. Analyse the reason.B. Draw a conclusion.C. Present the problem.D. Add some background.34. What are scientists doing to help the honeyeaters?A. Broadcasting mating songs to the young birds.B. Introducing wild birds to teach caged ones.C. Training them to
42、 escape from the enemies.D. Spreading them in different habitats.35. Why does the writer mention Dr Sue Zollingers words?A. To indicate the difficulty of catching wild birds.B. To offer some strategies for animal communication.C. To point out the critical tunes of the birds mating songs.D. To stress
43、 the significance of an ideal population per habitat.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。When it comes to getting ahead, is IQ or EQ more important? A thought experiment conducted featuring butterflies and geniuses settles the question once and for all. 36 So if you as
44、ked people whether theyd rather be a butterfly or a genius, Im betting most people wouldnt hesitate before choosing genius. But butterflies are also social creatures, often gathering in groups. The experiment points out just how big an advantage friendliness can be.Imagine two groups of people. Well
45、 call them the Geniuses and the Butterflies for short. 37 They come up with one ground-breaking invention every 10 human lifetimes. The Butterflies arent nearly as bright. They take 1,000 lifetimes to come up with a world-changing invention.But what the Butterflies lack in cognitive（认知的）horsepower,
46、they make up for in social skills. 38 However, the egghead Geniuses are a little awkward. They only have one friend Now imagine everyone goes about their business trying to learn about cool, new inventions, either by figuring them out for themselves or learning about them from friends. 39 The one wh
47、ere the people are a hundred times smarter（the Geniuses）or the one where theyre 10 times more social（the Butterflies）?Well, communicating ideas within a group might not feel as impressive as coming up with brilliant ideas alone in a corner. Chatty Cathys（滔滔不绝的人）clearly have less cultural mystery tha
48、n Nobel winners. But without them, new ideas dont spread fast enough to-make big impact. 40 This fascinating thought experiment is good news for the communicators and connectors of the world, but its also a valuable lesson for anyone putting-together a team.A. Which society does better?B. Each Butte
49、rfly has 10 friends.C. The Geniuses are, well, geniuses.D. Butterflies are pretty but lacking in strength.E. Is it hard for the experiment to draw a conclusion?F. In terms of group success, EQ matters more than raw IQ.G. The Butterflies shouldnt be compared with the Geniuses.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一
50、节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Our teachers always told us that high school is the best time of our life. I didnt want to 41 that they were right until finally I was entering the hall as a school-leaver. Every teacher was smiling broadly. I 42 felt g
51、uilty for the times that I didnt concentrate on my work. I should have 43 my teachers and their efforts more. All they 44 was the best for us. My heart was filled with 45 that they never gave up on us.A former student was invited to give an address. He encouraged us not to focus on selfish dreams of
52、 fame or financial 46 only-rather, we should challenge ourselves to 47 our families and society which enabled us to achieve graduation. I felt 48 . What would I be without the 49 of the people in my life? I desired to be a part of making the world a 50 place too. He also reminded us that we were now
53、 leaving the 51 and security of school. I felt some 52 about what the big wide world held for me. But, as he said, we needed to 53 those new opportunities enthusiastically. I was about to 54 an exciting new adventure.I will never forget my graduation 55 .41. A. ensureB. insistC. admitD. prove42. A.
54、temporarilyB. suddenlyC. frequentlyD. accidentally43. A. ignoredB. trustedC. praisedD. appreciated44. A. wantedB. obtainedC. stressedD. witnessed45. A. braveryB. gratefulnessC. complaintD. anxiety46A. gainsB. aidsC. managementD. knowledge47. A. find fault withB. take notice ofC. give back toD. make
55、up for48. A. lostB. inspiredC. discouragedD. satisfied49. A. supportB. respectC. guaranteeD. understanding50. A. saferB. biggerC. quieterD. better51. A. comfortB. educationC. restrictionD. control52. A. reliefB. excitementC. sorrowD. fear53.A. welcomeB. rejectC. seekD. create54. A. shareB. startC. c
56、ontinueD. guide55. A. addressB. certificateC. ceremonyD. resolution第二节（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个适当的单词或据号内单词的正确形式。Among the practices I observe every morning when I arrive sleepy-eyed to work, nothing could make me feel better 56 the moment I open my desk drawer and take that first smell of
57、 Longing, or “dragon well” tea leaves.The sweet smell of those 57 （light）roasted leaves recalls those 58 （memory）of fresh tea on the bushes in high mountain fields in Hangzhou. Even just wandering through those fields in my mind, stimulated by the sight and fragrance of Longiing tea leaves， 59 （deli
58、ght）me on the most depressing of hours. My faith to the stuff runs so deep that I always prepare a little bit of it whenever I travel，for a 60 （steam）cup of this treasured tea in the morning.Nearly two years ago, I traveled back to Hangzhou 61 video shoot that included a visit to the citys Longjing
59、tea fields. Walking over one of the bushes, I pulled 62 small bunch of leaves off. They were a light green, a shade recalling the uplifting joy of warmer spring days and the return of 63 （much）sunshine. I put into my pocket those leaves, 64 were the most precious souvenir of my trip, a real physical
60、 65 （remind）that I had stepped among the fields of my favorite tea.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文（满分15分）假定你是李华，上周你们学校组织学生参加植树活动。请给你的美国朋友Will写一封邮件，介绍一下此次活动。注意：1.写作词汇应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答案卡的相应位置作答。Dear Will,Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（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。Goes Around, Comes AroundOne day a man s
61、aw an old lady standing on the roadside. Even in the weak light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her car and got out.Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour. He looked poor and hungry. He could, see that she was
62、frightened. He said, “Im here to help you, madam. Why dont you wait in the car where its warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson.”Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan went under the car looking for a place to put the jack（千斤顶）. Soon he was able to ch
63、ange the tire. As he was finishing, she rolled down the window and told him that she couldnt thank him enough. Then she asked how much she owed him. Bryan just smiled. He never thought twice about being paid. This was helping someone in need, and there were plenty, who had given him a hand in the pa
64、st. He had lived his whole life that way.He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home.A few miles down the roa
65、d the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and warn herself up before making the last leg of her trip home. The waitress came over and brought a clen towel（毛巾）to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, though she had been on her feet for a whole day. The lady noticed she was n
66、early eight months pregnant（怀孕的）, but she never let the tension and aches change her attitude. The lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving toa stranger. Then she remembered Bryan.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dol
67、lar bill.Under the note were four more $100 bills.泉州市2021届高中毕业班质量监测（五）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）1-5 CACBA6-10 BCBAC11 15 BCAAB16-20 BACAC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）21-25 DCDCB26-30 ABCCB31-35 ADABD第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40 DCBAF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，
68、满分15分）41-45 CBDAB46-50 ACBAD51-55 ADCBC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. than57. lightly58. memories59. delights60. steaming61. for62. a63. more64. which65. reminder第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文（满分15分）【作答示例】Dear Will,How is everything going? I am pleased you show great interest in our tree-planting activity l
69、ast Sunday.To raise students awareness of beautifying our environment as well as protecting the earth, our school arranged a tree-planting activity. Early in the morning, we got to the nearby park with tools and young trees. Then, we were divided into groups, busying ourselves planting and watering
70、the trees. Though we were tired, we all felt very happy that a small act could make a big difference to the environment.Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua.第二节 读后续写（满分25分）【作答示例】After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for the bill, but the o
71、ld lady had quietly left before she came back with the change. Then she noticed a note under the coffee cup. There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote：“You dont owe me anything. Somebody once helped me out，the way Im helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what y
72、ou do：Do not let this chain of love end with you.”Under the note were four more S100 bills. Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about th
73、e money and what the lady had written. As her husband lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered softly and lowly “Everythings going to be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson.”英语听力部分录音稿Text 1W: Will it be rainy tomorrow. John? Anne is going to teach me how to play football.M:
74、 Dont worry. Its a sunny day.Text 2M: Hi, Anna. Do you have a minute to talk about the meeting next Tuesday? We said 11:00 a.m.?W: Could we put it off to the afternoon to 1:00 p.m. Or a little earlier in the morning.M: In this case, lets make it 9:00 a.m.Text 3W: We dont seem to have a reservation f
75、or you, sir. Im sorry.M: But my son said he had reserved a room for me here. I phoned him from the airport this morming just before boarding the plane.Text 4W: Hello, Mr. Smith. Its nice to meet you. Is James in trouble again?M: Actually, not. I just want to let you know that James is doing very wel
76、l. His marks have skyrocketed! Im so proud.Text 5M: Could you please get me the latest China Daily on your way back from shopping? I dont like to read the electronic version because its too tiring for my eyes.W: Sure. Although it is a bit expensive, it is more convenient. Text 6W: Good morning! Plea
77、se allow me to introduce myself. Im Julia White.M: How do you do? My names Colin Burke.W: Pleased to meet you, Colin. I see you work for an advertising agency.M: Yes, Im the art director at Arrow Agency. I mostly work on web advertisements.W: Do you? That sounds interesting.M: It is. Were developing
78、 some new ways of advertising. Do you use the Internet much in your work?W: Yes, I do. I work for an electronics company. Im in sales. And were starting to sell online.Text 7M: Susie. Guess what? I got an app, with which I changed the managers spoken words into word files.W: Amazing! Maybe I should
79、download that app too!M: Actually there are many more. Look, here is a photo app. It can do different things to your photos.W: Cool.M:And this is a music app. It listens to the song and tells you the name.W: Wow! I want that app! Well, its lunch time. How about eating together?M: Good idea. Lets fin
80、d a restaurant on my new restaurant app. I can locate a place to eat close to our company quickly.W: OK. Then lets choose one!Text 8W: David, you can play the guitar, cant you?M: I have played for about six years. But I havent practiced it much since I went to college. Why do you ask?W: Im singing f
81、or a group that meets every Wednesday. We have several piano and violin players, and we even have our agent but not one guitar player.M: Who is directing the group?W: Janet Pearson.M: Well, Im afraid I need a lot of practice before I can play in front of audience.W: Dont worry about that. Miss Pears
82、on will teach you if necessary.M: Then I think I can have a try.W: Im sure youll be just fine. I expect to see you next Wednesday.Text 9W: Do a lot of people go mountain running?M: Yes. The runs take place in the countrysidethe areas like the Lake District and the Highlandof Scotland are very popula
83、r. But this doesnt stop people from the city taking part. For example. I drive to my club from my city apartment.W: Can you tell me the history of mountain running?M: Well, there are records of people doing this nearly a thousand years ago. It was always connected with country fairs and festivals. O
84、ver time it became official and nowadays a run is operated usually on its own.W: Hmm. What are the tougher courses like?M: Theres a race called the Dragons Back, which lakes place over five days and over a distance of 200 miles. But before you sign up for it, I should point out that only people with
85、 lots of experience are allowed to enter.W: How can you get started in the sport?M: Well, you start with something easy and work your way up to more challenging runs. Just as people who do road running wont necessarily run a marathon, vou dont have to enter mountain running races at once.Text 10 (第2
86、0题为主旨大意推断题)Welcome to Morning News. “Go to the playground and have fun,” parents will often say to their kids. But they should remember playgrounds can be dangerous. Each vear about 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms with plavground injuries. Many injuries involve falls from too hig
87、h equipment on too hard surfaces. Nearly 70% of the injuries happen on public playgrounds. Recent studies show they may be badly designed, their protective surfaces are not enough, and their equipment is poorly maintained. Parents should make sure that the equipment in the playground is safe and the
88、 children are playing safely. Last year, the national program for playground safety gave the nations playgrounds a grade, of C for safety after visiting more than 3,000 playgrounds nationwide. Parents should watch closely. They should always be within shouting and running. distance of their children
89、. Young children dont understand cause and effect. So they may run in front of moving swings. Theyre also better at climbing up than at getting down. So they may panic at the top of a ladder. Its important for children to know youre watching them. Once they feel that sense of security, thats when they can be creative.
