1、西安中学2021-2022学年度第一学期期中考试 高三 英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When does the conversation probably take place?A. At 6 pm. B. At 8:30 pm. C. At 10 pm. 2. What is the woman wearing?A. Jeans. B. A skirt. C. A
2、dress.3.What did the woman do?A. She bought a new cup. B. She broke a toy.C. She broke the cup.4. How does the man feel now? A. Happy. B. Disappointed. C. Confident. 5.How many apples do the speakers have?A. 10. B.15. C. 12.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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
3、独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the woman like about the sofa?A. Its color. B. Its size. C. Its design.7.Why dont they buy the sofa immediately?A. Because its too expensive.B. Because its not available.C. Because its not comfortable.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Wh
4、at might the man be?A. A deliveryman. B. A volunteer.C. A cook.9.What difficulty do the speakers face?A. They are not allowed to go out.B. They are short of hands. C. They delivered packages to the wrong places.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Teac
5、her and student.C. Interviewer and interviewee.11.What is the boy interested in?A. Farming. B. Engineering. C. Designing.12.Where will the speakers probably go this weekend?A. To a university. B. To a zoo. C. To the countryside.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What type of dress is the woman looking for?A. A cas
6、ual dress.B. A formal dress.C. A wedding dress.14.What do we know about the woman?A. She will attend a prom.B. She works in Europe.C. She cares about her sister.15.What color might the womans eyes be?A. Blue.B. Black. C. Green.16.What day is it today?A. Tuesday. B. Friday.C. Saturday.听第10段材料，回答第17至2
7、0题。17.Whats Change-5s mission?A. To circle around the moon. B. To launch a Long March-5Y rocket.C. To take material back from the moon. 18.How many parts is the spacecraft made up of?A. Two parts.B. Three parts.C. Four parts.19.How many days will Change-5 spend on the moon?A. Three days.B. 17 days.C
8、. 14 days.20.Whats McDowells attitude towards the mission?A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Doubtful.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf youd like to learn how to bake bread, heres a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously gold
9、en brown.Makes 2 loaves (16 slices each) Ingredients 1 package (7g) active dry yeast 2-1/4 cups warm water 3 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups bread flourDirections In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm w
10、ater; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Stir together 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture, pour yeast mixture into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; kne
11、ad until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Punch dough down. Turn into a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in two greased loaf pans.
12、 Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200 degrees, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.Kitchen Tips Be careful that your water isnt too hot when proof
13、ing yeast. You can store homemade bread in a plastic bag or a bread box for maximum freshness.Nutrition facts1 slice: 102 calories, 1g fat, 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate, 3g protein. Reviews HelenMar 12, 2021Fantastic recipe! I followed the directions, and it turned out perfect. Very
14、 good flavor and great for beginners. I really liked it and so did my friends. MaryMar 31, 2021I was super excited to try this bread recipe, but the process was a bit frustrating. The end result was good though. It might be more helpful if it is made into a video.21.How much sugar is dissolved with
15、yeast?A. Half of a teaspoon. B. 3 teaspoons. C. Half of a tablespoon. D. 3 tablespoons.22.How should we deal with the dough?A. It should be kneaded on a greased surface.B. It takes 8-10 minutes to rise to double its size.C. It needs to be put in a cool place to become softer. D. It should be baked a
16、t 375 degrees for about half an hour.23.What does Mary think of the recipe?A. It is not easy to follow.B. It is great for beginners.C. It is not as good as she expected.D. It is the best recipe she has tried.BI was in Houston a few weeks ago, and needed to be back home in Austin by midmorning the ne
17、xt day. Though I usually left in the evening, for some reason last time I had to choose to set off after midnight.I was on my way back to Austin when I realized I left an important file, and knew I had to return to get it. I took the first exit I could, but when I rounded the corner, an 18-wheeler w
18、as stopped dead in the exit lane. I swerved to avoid it, and then I realized that there was something wrong with my car. So I pulled into a small parking lot and unsurprisingly found the area deserted at 3:15 am. Ive lived in urban areas most of my life. Im fairly street-wise and dont become frighte
19、ned easily, but I knew I was in a pretty tough neighborhood. There was no one in Houston to pick me up. I immediately locked the doors and picked up my phone to call a tow truck. Soon a young man knocked on my drivers side window and asked if he could help me. Judging from his appearance, he was far
20、 from a mad man, but I knew he was far more likely to rob than help me. So I lied to him. After a while, he asked again, but this time I politely refused and told him the tow truck was due any minute. He finally said, “Madam, you need help. A tow truck in Houston will arrive anywhere between 45 minu
21、tes and approximately never (which I knew was true), and you arent going anywhere until you change your flat tire.”After considering thoroughly, I got out. He looked surprised, but got right to work. He changed the tire, returned the seat to its place and said, “Thank you for letting me help you. Yo
22、u gave me a chance when most people would never open the door to someone like me. Would it be okay if I gave you a hug?” When I recovered, I gave him a giant hug. I left with a new tire and a renewed faith in human nature.24.Whats the matter with the authors car?A. It couldnt get started.B. Its oil
23、ran out.C. It was out of control.D. Its tire burst.25.Why did the author lie to the man and refuse his help in the beginning?A. Because she thought the man was playing jokes.B. Because she thought the man might be a bad man.C. Because she thought the man wanted to get a lift.D. Because she thought t
24、he man was a mad man.26.Which of the following can best describe the author?A. Stubborn but brave.B. Impolite and dishonest.C. Cautious and brave.D. Generous but dishonest.27.Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Attitude Determines EverythingB. Help in the Dead of NightC. T
25、he Fight against Robbing on My WayD. An Unexpected Traffic AccidentCAre you planning to start your next international business presentation with a little joke to break the ice? Well, you might want to reconsider. The story is told of a businessman who gave a speech in a foreign country through an in
26、terpreter.Without warning the interpreter, he told a joke during the presentation. The interpreterknewthejokewouldnottranslate,soshesaid, “Thismanjusttoldajokethathethinksisfunny, butitdoesnottranslatewell, andyouwillnotfinditfunnyat all. So,whenIstoptalking, everyonepleasejustlaugh.”The audience di
27、d indeed laugh aloud, but not for the reason the speaker supposed. The businessman was so pleased withthefirstresultthathewentontotellanotherjoke.Each culture has different understandings of humour. What may be funny in one culture can be far from funny in another.Forexample,whilelivinginChile,I oft
28、en tried to share great jokes from the United States, only to be met with questions like, “Oh,isthatajoke? Isthatfunnyinyourcountry?” Similarly,Chileanssharedtheirown popular jokes that were not always funny to me.In September 2001, ProfessorRichardWisemanandtheBritishAssociation fortheAdvancementof
29、Science createdaprojectcalledLaughLab inordertofindtheworldsfunniestjoke. And in one year, LaughLabreceivedmorethan40,000jokes. Thefollowingjokeisconsidered the worlds funniest joke by LaughLab:“Two hunters are outinthewoods whenoneofthemfallsdown.He doesnt seem to be breathing. The other mancallsth
30、eemergencyservices.Hesays, Myfriendisdead! WhatcanIdo? The operator says, Calm down. I can help. First, lets make sure hes dead. There is a silence, and then a shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says, OK, now what?”If you decide you must share a joke or two in another country, ask the opinion
31、 of your interpreter first. Otherwise, thejokemaybeonyou.28.The underlined phrase “break the ice” in Paragraph 1 can probably be replaced by _.A. make a differenceB. avoid misunderstandingC. introduce the topicD. liven things up 29.Why did the audience laugh?A. The joke was funny.B. The interpreter
32、made a mistake.C. They were told to do so.D. The businessman was humorous.30.Why does the author mention his own experience?A. To show Chileans are impolite.B. To show humour is related to culture.C. To show Chileans have no sense of humour.D. To show its hard to understand American humour.31.Why do
33、es the hunter shoot his friend?A. His friend is in great pain.B. The operator asks him to do so.C. He is too worried to know what to do.D. He misunderstands the meaning of “make sure”.DHow wonderful would it be if new technology could help the physically challenged? A smart wearable device that enab
34、les people with speaking disabilities to communicate normally is giving hope to those without a voice. Tao Luqi, a research fellow at Chongqing University, used a material called graphene to produce an artificial throat with a tiny sensor that allows people with speech impairments to speak normally,
35、 according to a paper published in Nature Communications in 2017. Tao has continued his work on the device for the last four years.Although its a tiny mechanical sensor, it can work wonders. The device can detect weak vibrations and can produce sounds across a wide spectrum, from 100Hz to 40kHz, Chi
36、na Daily reported. Humans can detect sounds in a frequency range from about 20Hz to 20kHz. “Although the speaking impaired people cant speak, their throats can vibrate,” Tao told The Paper. “If I put a device made of graphene into the throat of a person, it can detect the vibrations and make sounds
37、using electrical signals.”Even whispers, screams and coughs at different frequencies can be recorded and encoded by the device, and it can arrange them into groups. When the device detects the sounds in a particular group, it will reproduce the words, phrases or sentences, according to Tao. “But the
38、 speaking impaired people need to classify their own language sounds in groups and memorize them, just like typing keys on a keyboard,” Tao said.Taos artificial throat has brought the possibilities of graphene to reality. Its been 17 years since the discovery of graphene, and the world has been wait
39、ing for the “wonder material” to provide groundbreaking innovations. At only the width of an atom, graphene is the thinnest material known to humans and also the strongest. The material is also an efficient conductor of heat and electricity, and is ultra-lightweight, China Daily reported. “Graphene
40、really does have fantastic properties and its potential is huge,” said Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, a director at UK-based research consultancy IDTechEx. China has emerged as a key country for graphene production. Around 3,000 Chinese companies are exploring uses for graphene, according to government statis
41、tics in 2018, while half of the worlds graphene-related patents have been filed in China, according to China Daily.“Its a brand-new science, and China is trying to take the lead,” said Neill Ricketts, chief executive at Versarien, a UK-based advanced material company. 32. How does the artificial thr
42、oat give those who are speaking impaired the ability to speak?A. It makes their throat vibrate.B. It transforms vibrations into readable words.C. It detects sounds normal people cannot hear.D. It makes sounds based on the vibrations it detects.33.What do the speaking impaired people need to do to us
43、e the device?A. Identify frequencies of different sounds.B. Arrange the words into sentences.C. Memorize their sound groups.D. Type the words with the device.34. What do we know about graphene?A. It is widely used in groundbreaking innovations.B. It is the thinnest and strongest material ever found.
44、C. It can improve the efficiency of heat and electricity.D. It weighs less than any other material.35.What is the second to last paragraph mainly about?A. Graphenes potential widespread use in China.B. Development of technology using graphene.C. Graphene-related patents in China.D. Chinas leading ro
45、le in graphene production.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Slash CareersWhat is your job? Are you a teacher or a businessperson? Or maybe you are a lawyer/writer or a teacher/photographer. 36 . The term “slash career” comes from the punctuation mark a slash that comes be
46、tween job titles.People with slash careers often have a primary job that provides for most of their needs. The primary job usually comes before the slash. 37 . This secondary job can help supplement the persons income.Why would anyone want more than one job? Some people look to their jobs for opport
47、unities to develop their interests. But most people have too many interests for one job. Secondary jobs can be enjoyable if they include interests that the primary job doesnt touch. Some people who encourage slash careers say they actually help with work-life balance. 38 .On the other hand, a slash
48、career can be dangerous for work-life balance. 39 . One might give up necessary things like relaxation, exercise or time with ones family. People with slash careers need to think carefully about how they use their time. This includes knowing when to stop working.The clear advantage to slash careers
49、is the extra income that secondary jobs provide. Its always helpful to have a little extra money to spend or to save. 40 . With a slash career, losing ones job does not mean losing ones entire income. Or a secondary job may be so successful that it can turn into ones primary job.If your interests st
50、retch beyond your ordinary job, a slash career may work for you.A. Slash careers provide extra money.B. Slash careers also make ones life more stable.C. Working more than one job can fill up all of your time.D. If you have more than one job, you have a slash career.E. It shows the person is creative
51、 and willing to work hard.F. The job after the slash is often based on a persons interests.G. Thats because they can give people an opportunity to express themselves.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。I learned about life from an ant farm. When
52、 I was seven years old, my family 41 an ant farm at home. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we brought some ants from the backyard and placed them into the 42 home.Shortly after the new 43 were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels. I was amazed that
53、each one knew 44 what to do. After hours of staring, I realized that the ants had particular given jobs. With my moms help, I kept a journal of what happened each day and 45 the ants. My favorite was the biggest, Cinderella. I drew a picture of her in my journal, which I still have.On day five a dis
54、aster 46 the ant farm. While I was observing the ants, I had put my face so close to the structure that I suddenly 47 it over. Unfortunately, my carelessness caused all the tunnels to 48 . Although the ants 49 their earthquake, one by one they began to die. I was 50 as I watched them give up their t
55、unnel-building to carry the bodies to a corner of the farm. My mother reported that the ants were actually dying of “frustration” feeling annoyed and disappointed as they couldnt control the situation. They simply could not 51 the reality that their tunnels had been destroyed. Cinderella was the las
56、t to die; she did so while carrying a dead ant on her back.Although much time has passed, I still think of that ant farm. Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, 52 it taught me much more. 53 the years, I came to realize the ants were a study in the benefits of 54 . Working together
57、, they were able to create a(n) 55 world for themselves. I also learned that they should be 56 for their hard work. Day in and day out, each labored at their task. The ant farm demonstrated that teamwork and perseverance are indeed two key 57 for success. However, there was an even larger lesson tha
58、t I did not 58 until recently: Disaster is a natural part of life, and must be 59 . Unlike the ants, humans cannot give up when they face 60 . Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel comes down, we just have to build another.41.A. createdB. boughtC. ranD. laid42.A. emptyB. newC. strange
59、D. distant43.A. guestsB. settlersC. friendsD. members44.A. preciselyB. roughlyC. probablyD. normally45.A. comparedB. trainedC. namedD. measured46.A. affectedB. struckC. kickedD. beat47.A. splitB. tookC. tippedD. handed48.A. rush outB. break inC. cave inD. drop out49.A. experiencedB. predictedC. face
60、dD. survived50.A. astonishedB. annoyedC. movedD. thrilled51.A. reflectB. ignoreC. confirmD. stand52.A. butB. andC. soD. or53.A. InB. ForC. FromD. Over54.A. devotionB. teamworkC. responsibilityD. organization55.A. relaxingB. amusingC. movingD. amazing56.A. supportedB. admiredC. inspiredD. admitted57.
61、A. solutionsB. approachesC. recipesD. circumstances58.A. giveB. takeC. realizeD. adopt59.A. acceptedB. sufferedC. escapedD. managed60.A. challengesB. barriersC. pressureD. disappointment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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I met up with a lovely Australian gentleman again on my w
62、alk this morning.61 (actual), I see him almost every morning. When I first saw him months ago, he walked by me quickly and didnt look at me at all. I know he is not good at Chinese and I figure thats why he might have been 62 (anxiety) aboutmaking eye contact.I dont know any Australian so I would al
63、ways just walk by with no contact as well. Then one day I stopped 63 (say) “Nihao” to him and smiled at him. He looked at me and with the 64 (big) smile I have ever seen, he shyly said, “Nihao!” He, who was polite and friendly, looked like a different person. We made contact! After that, whenever we
64、 65 (run) into each other, we exchanged “Nihao”.This morning I saw him just 66 a distance and I tried wavingat him since we were too far away to say “Nihao”. Well, he was so happy when he saw me waving and he walked up to me in 67 (excite). I saw his bright smile. In 68 (break) Chinese, he asked me
65、69 I could teach him Chinese and said that Chinese is indeed a beautiful language, broad and profound. I agreed. This surely made our happy morning and I bet he smiled all 70 way to the bus stop!第四部分 写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在答题卡指定区域的横线上写出对应单词的正确、完整形式，每空只写一词。71.Whe
66、n the car stopped in the town square, it was instantly _ (包围) by soldiers.72.Youd better finish your homework without _ (参考) to your notes.73.During his election _ (运动) he promised to put the economy back on its feet.74.The book is an _ (扩张) of a lecture given last year.75.The most popular view is t
67、hat Egyptian workers _ (滑动) the blocks along smooth paths.76.This option lets you search your current directory for files by date, _ (目录), and document summary.77.One of our governments primary duties is the redistribution of income, so that the better off can help the _ (贫困的) off out of poverty.78.
68、As winter _(接近), many animals are storing food.79.Around a thousand years ago, one group emerged that was _ (独有) well adapted to cope with the Arctic environment.80._ (不像) his classmates, Tom makes fishing his hobby.第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每
69、处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。When I was a little kid, I dreamed of keeping on a dog. My parents disagreed, say that I was so young to take care of myself, let alone a dog. I didnt give up. In
70、stead, I tried to be independence and helped with housework. A few month later, my parents found that I had become considerate than before. They finally approve of my request. On my eight birthday, they bought me a lovely dog as the gift. Following my parents direction, Ive learned how to raise the
71、dog. I still miss those days that we accompanied each other.第三节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是某中学生英文报社编辑李华，你收到小明同学的以下来信，请阅读该信后给他/她写封回信。Dear Editor,From this semester, I am a Senior 3 student. It means that I am going to take the national matriculation test, choose a major in college and make decisions for the futu
72、re. However, I do not have a direction. I do not know what I should do. What if I make the wrong choice?Yours sincerely,Xiao Ming回信内容包括：1.表示理解； 2.提出建议； 3.表达支持。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。Dear Xiao Ming,_Yours faithfully,Li Hua西安中学2021-2022学年度第一学期期中考试 高三 英语答案第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）1-5 AACBC 6-10
73、 BABBA 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 ACCCB21-23 ADA24-27 DBCB28-31 DCBD32-35 DCBA36-40 DFGCB41-45 ABBAC46-50 BCCDA 51-55 DADBD 56-60 BCCAD61. Actually 62. anxious63. to say64. biggest 65. ran66. from/in67. excitement68. broken 69. whether/if 70. the71. surrounded 72. referring 73. campaign 74. expansion 75. sli
74、d 76. contents 77. worse 78. approaches79. uniquely 80. Unlike81. 删除on 82. say saying 83. so too 84. independence independent 85. month months 86. become + more 87. approve approved 88. eight eighth 89. the a 90. that when书面表达 （满分25分）Dear Xiao Ming,People your age around the world go through exact t
75、he same fear and anxiety that you are feeling and the amount of pressure they feel sometimes seems insurmountable. So rest assured that you are not alone. But dont worry. Take one step at a time. Prepare well for the national matriculation test, build your confidence and do your best that is literal
76、ly all you can do. As for choosing a major, try not to see this as a permanent decision. Find what interests you and what areas you excel in and then follow your dream. You do not have to have a certain direction in mind because the future holds so much in store for you. I understand that you may fe
77、el like you are under a great deal of stress, but try to look at this as a time of endless opportunities and a chance to find your own path. Best wishes,Li HuaText 1 W: Hurry up. Otherwise, well be late for the film.M: Dont bother me. Its hard enough to drive during the evening rush hour.Text 2 W: D
78、o you think Ill be OK in the restaurant like this? I should have worn a dress or a skirt.M: Its all right with me. Lots of people wear jeans to eat out these days. Text 3M: Have you seen my cup? The one with Winnie the Pooh on it. It was a gift from my best friend.W: Honey, Im sorry I broke it this
79、morning. I dropped it on the floor while I was cleaning the table.Text 4W: Hey, Mike. Why the long face?M: Well, its the speech contest. I thought I would win, but .W: Cheer up, Mike. Youve tried your best after all.Text 5 M: There are ten kids here. Do we have enough apples for them?W: Dont worry.
80、Ive bought a dozen. Text 6M: Look at this sofa. What do you think of it?W: Oh, Im not sure I like the design. M: Try it.W: Hmm. Its really comfortable! And Id like to have something this size. It matches our living room.M: What do you think of the color?W: Well, red isnt my favorite color. But its b
81、etter than the black one we have now. Its OK, I guess. However, brown will be perfect. But the sofa really costs an arm and a leg!M: I know. Why dont we wait till next week for their mid-year sale? It might be much cheaper then.W: Thats a good idea.Text 7 W: We need to deliver 1,000 meals tonight to
82、 people that cannot leave their houses because of the pandemic. M: We only have 10 people on the team. We would need at least another 50 volunteers to get them all done. W: I know, but we just need to try our best. Our normal delivery times are between 5 pm and 7 pm, but if we change it from 4 pm to
83、 9 pm, then we may get most of them done.M: Well need to finish earlier because we are not allowed to go out after 8 pm. W: I forgot. OK, let me see if I can get more volunteers.M: And Ill see if we can get more cars.Text 8M: Have you ever wanted to work on a farm?W: No, I havent, sweetie. When I me
84、t your father at the university, I wanted to be a fashion designer while he was interested in engineering.M: But on a farm, you can take care of all kinds of animals.W: Yes, its interesting. But I was better with colors and clothing than I was with pigs and corn.M: Can I be a farmer in the future?W:
85、 I cant see why not. Is that what you want to do?M: I think so. We studied it in school this week, and it sounds great. I just dont know how it would feel.W: Well, tell you what. This weekend well all go out to a farm and see what it will be like. I know someone who owns a farm, and he can take us a
86、round.M: Great! I cant wait!Text 9W: I want to buy a new evening dress.M: What style are you looking for?W: Something smart and formal. Nothing too casual.M: Lets see. We have this black one. W: Anything other than black. M: Theres a blue one. It matches your eyes.W: Im not sure. What about the gree
87、n one?M: Oh yes. Very nice. That would go with smart boots or a pair of high heels.W: Yes, Ill take that. Its actually for my younger sister and her senior high prom (毕业舞会).M: Thats so considerate of you. And I happen to have a brother of her age.W: Im here in London on holiday. Do you have global d
88、elivery service?M: We can deliver to mainland Europe for free. W: She lives in America, and I need to get it to her by Saturday. M: Our quickest delivery to America would be 72 hours, so that would be Friday.W: Wonderful. Im here for another week.M: Well, I hope you are enjoying our country. Let me
89、get this wrapped up for you.Text 10Good morning, everyone. Today, I will tell you something about Change-5. Chinas space agency (宇航局) is making final preparations to launch Change-5 to the moon to collect material from the lunar surface. It is set to launch early Tuesday aboard a Long March-5Y rocke
90、t. It will blast off from Chinas Wenchang launch center on the southern island of Hainan. The spacecraft is expected to take three days to reach the moon. The Chinese mission aims to drill down 2 meters into the moons surface and collect at least 2 kilograms of rocks and other material.The Change-5
91、spacecraft includes four different parts that will work together to complete the mission. And the spacecrafts time on the moon will be limited to about 14 Earth days. The ability to collect samples from space is increasingly valuable, U.S. astronomer Jonathan McDowell said. While he described Chinas new mission as “challenging, McDowell said the country had already successfully landed twice on the moon with its Change-3 and Change-4 missions.
