1、江苏省淮安市2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期末调研测试试题注意事项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求。1.本试卷共12页。本次考试满分为150分，考试时间为120 分钟。考试结束后，请将答题纸(卡)收回。2.答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、考试号等用书写黑色字迹的0.5 毫米签字笔填写在答题纸(卡)上。3.请认真核对答题纸(卡)表头规定填写或填涂的项目是否正确。4.作答非选择题必须用黑色字迹的0.5毫米的签字笔写在答题纸(卡)上的指定住置。在其他位置作答一律无效。作答选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题纸(卡)上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。第一部分
2、听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分75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. What will the woman give the man?A.A pencil. B. A pen. C. A notebook.2.What does the man dislike abont the house?A. The living room
3、.B.The bathroom. C. The kitchen.3. What will the man do ou the weckend?A. Have a rest. B. Do some work. C. Go skiing.4. What is the woman nefvons about?A. Writing a speech.B. Taking an exam. C.Giving a talk.5. What time is it now?A.5:00p.m. B.5:30p.m. C7:30p.m.第二节(共15小题;每小题15分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对
4、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;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. How does the man feel about history?A. Its boring. B. Its useless. C. Its interesting.7. Why does the woman want an afteroon class? A. She cant wake up in the morning. B. Shes not free in the m
5、orning. CShe dislikes morning classes.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where are the speakers probably?A. In a shop. B.In a museum. C.In a gallery.9. What are the speakers looking at? B/In a museum. Sin a gallery.A. A painting. B. A photo.C.A figure.10.How old is the woman?A.65.B.70.C.9175.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Wh
6、at is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Co-workers. B.Family members. C. Salesman and customer.12. What will the man probably do during his lunch break?AGo out to eat.B. Meet with JanetC. Do some work.13. What will the speakers eat for lunch?A.Chinese food.B. Fruits and snacks.gPizz
7、a.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does the man like to do in his free time?A. Learn science.B. Research artists.C. Do some painting.15. How does the man describe Vincent yan Goghs life?A. It was difficult.B.i was long.C. It was successful16. What do we know about van Goghs paintings now aecording to the c
8、onversation?A. They are priceless. B. They are abstract.C. They are brightly colored.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. The effects of natural disasters B. The causes of global warming.C. The growing risks of natural disasters.18. What i affected by global warming aeco
9、rding to the speaker?A.Earthquakes.B.Volcanoes. C.Storms.19. Why might we see more serious wildfires? A. Becausc of more large plants.B. Becausc of higher temperatures. C. Because of human factors.20.How should we face natural disasters according to the talk? A. By facing them bravely. B. By making
10、plans for them. C.By keeping away from them.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。Each year, JPR provides volunteer opportunities for SOU students to get involved with the radio station through work, volunteering or to receive course credit. From hands-on creati
11、on of news and public affairs content, to music screening and program hosting, JPR students receive training and instruction from broadcast professionals.Student OpportunitiesReporter/Producer (JPR News)Assist JPRs News Director and Reporter. They normally involve researching, writing and voicing sh
12、ort news stories for broadcast.Music Library ManagerAssist JPRs Music Director in maintaining the stations library of over 35,000 albums (音乐专辑).Organizational skills are of great importance in this position.Programming AssistantAssist the stations Program Director in various marketing related tasks,
13、 including social media, graphic design, and other duties.Musie Program HostOccasionally, JPR has an opportunity for a student to host one of our music programs. This requires thorough knnwledge of the music JPR features, and a fairly flexible schedule both for training, and for possible on-air oppo
14、rtunities.InformationFor Course Creditif you are secking credit for your work with jPR, you must design a program with your profesor or advisor. Plcase send an email t jprinfosou.du with your information and the option you are interested in.Not for Course CreditIf you are not seeking credit.you can
15、work with JPR staf to create a volunteer agreement.21. Which position attaches importance to organizational skills?A. Reporter/Producer (JPR News).B.Music Library Manager.C. Programming Assistant. D. Music Program Host.22.What is the requirement for Music Program Host? A. A strictly arranged schedul
16、e for trainingB.Basic knowledge of the music JPR features. C. A regular schedule for on-air opportunities. D. In-depth knowledge of the music JPR features.23.What is the purpose of the passage? A. To advertise several radio station jobs.B. To encourage students to earn course credit.C. To introduce
17、some student Volunteer Opportunities. D. To teach students how to create public affairs content.BAlarmed by a tragic(悲剧的) shooting in his hometown, a New Orleans musician gives hope to kids-for a song.Allen was sleeping at home one evening last fuly when he was frightened awake by a Tv news item. Th
18、ere had been a shooting among a group of children in the 7th Ward of New Orleans. only a few miles from Alens home, and a nine-yearold boy named Bryant had been killed. Allen was horrified and heartbroken. He thought of his own nine-year-old son.After seeing the tragic news that morning, it didnt ta
19、ke long for Allen to hit on a possible solution.He is one of the most famous jazz trumpeters(小号手) in the city, and he had a few spare trumpets lying around. Maybe he could offer them to kids in exchange for their guns.“What saved me and redirected my path was a trumpet and the music of the city that
20、 it connected me with Allen says. t showed me that success can be managed through self-expression.”Allen named the program My Trumpet Is My Weapon.“Just to see that they actually want to give up their guns, thats the cool part about it, says Allen, who has collected seven guns so far, a small but im
21、portant start.But he doesnt stop with the exchange of gun for instrument(乐器).After the exchanges, Allen connects the children with local musicians who give them free virtual (虚拟的) trumpet lessons. He also started a GoundMe page to buy more instruments to give away. So far, he has collected over $45,
22、000. More importantly, he has brought hope to his city and young people looking for a better life.“Music may not be the way for you, but it will at least open your mind to see whats out there, says Allen.24.What news did Allen get one evening last July?A. His nine-year-old son was killed.B. A young
23、boy named Bryant was shot dead.C.A group of children died of gun shooting D. His house was burnt to ashes.25. What solution did Allen come up with?A. Teaching kids to blow trumpets. B. Encouraging kids to learn jazz music.C. Ordering kids to give up their guns.D. Exchanging trumpets for kids guns.26
24、. What is the high point of starting a GofundMe page?A. Making it possible to buy more instruments.B Making the city and young people hopefiul.C. Raising money for the city and young people. D.Collecting money to pay for trumpet lessons.27. What do you think of Allen?A. Caring and intelligent. B.Har
25、d-working and lovely.C. Honest and selfless. D.Warm-hearted and strict.CNext time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. Thats because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study.The systematic review and me
26、ta-analysis (元分析) examined 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020. Analyzing data from more than 19,500 cancer patients, researchers explored the relationship between mushroom consumption and cancer risk.Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants (抗氧化剂).The teams findings show
27、 that these super foods may also help guard against cancer. Even though king oyster mushrooms have higher amounts of the amino acid ergothioneine than white button mushrooms. the researchers found that people who incorporated any variety of mushrooms when having meals daily had a lower risk of cance
28、r. According to the findings, individuals who ate 18 grams of mushrooms daily had a 45% lower risk of cancer compared to those who did not eat mushrooms.“Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of ergothioneine, which is a unique and cellular(细胞的)protector;said Djibril M.Ba,a graduate student at Pe
29、nn State College of Medicine.“Refilling antioxidants in the body may help lower the risk of cancer.”When specific cancers were examined,the researchers noted the strongest connections for breast cancer as individuals who regularly ate mushrooms had a significantly lower risk of breast cancer. Ba exp
30、lained that this could be because most of the studies did not include other forms of cancer. Moving forward,this research could be helpful in further exploring the protective effects that mushrooms have and helping to establish healthier diets that prevent cancer.“Overall, these findings provide imp
31、ortant evidence for the protective effects of mushrooms aginst cancer said coauthor John Richie, a Penn State Cancer Institute researcher and professor of public health sciences. *Puture studies are needed to determine the working system of mushroom and specific cancers that may be impacted.28. What
32、 does the passage focus on?A. The way to lower risk of cancer.B. The finction of mushroom consumption. C. The way to make a more delicious salad.D.The effect of mushroom consumption on cancer.29.What does the underlined word incorporated in Paragraph 3 mean?A.Included. B.Grew. C.Cut. D.Picked.30. Wh
33、at can be learnt from Paragraph 5?A.Healthier diets that prevent cancer are being explored.B.Lower breast cancer risk results from mushroom consumption. C. Regular mushroom consumption indicates lower breast cancer risk. D. Previous studies ignored other forms of cancer except breast cancer.31. What
34、 do we know from John Richies words? A. Eating plenty of mushrooms tend to cure cancer.B.Mushroom consumption has an impact on many cancers.C More study is needed to learn the working system of mushroom. D.The working system of mushroom has recently come to light.DTheir man-servant had been sent one
35、 morning to Exeter on business, and when he waited at table, he began to chat with his mistress.“I suppose you know, maam, that Mr.Ferrars is married.”Marianne gave a violent start, fixed her eyes upon Elinor, saw her turning pale, fell back in her chair and lost control of her emotions. Mrs. Dashwo
36、od was shocked to realize by Elinors expression how much she really suffered.Mrs. Dashwood immediately took all that trouble on herself;, and Elinor had the benefit of the information without the effort of seeking it.“Who told you that Mr Ferrars was married, Thomas?”“I see Mr. Ferrars myself, maam,
37、 this morning in Exeter,and his lady too, Miss Steele as was. They were stopping in a chaise at the door of the New London Inn,and she knew me and called to me, and inquired after you, maam, and the young ladies, especially Miss Marianne.“But did she tell you she was married,Thomas?”“Yes, maam. She
38、smiled, and said how she had changed her name since she was in these parts.“Was Mr.Ferrars in the carriage with her?”“Yes, maam, I just see him leaning (倚靠) back in it, but he did not look up -he never was a gentleman much for talking.”Elinors heart could casily account for his not putting himself f
39、orward; and M, Dashwood probably found the same explanation.“Was there no one else in the carriage?“No, maam, only they two.”“Do you know where they came from?”“They come straight from town, as Miss Lucy-Mrs. Ferrars told me.“And are they going farther westward?”“Yes, maambut not to bide long. They
40、will soon be back again, and then theyd be sure and call here.Thomass intelligence seemed over.Elinor looked as if she wished to hear more, Mrs. Dashwood could think of no other question, and Thomas and the tablecloth, were soon afterwads dismissed. Mrs. Dashwoods and Elinors appetites were complete
41、ly lost. They remained long together in a similarity of thoughtfulness and silence.32. Whats Elinors reaction at the news from the man servant?A. She lost control of her emotions. B. She fell back in her chair, crying.C. She went pale from suffering a lot. D.She exploded with great anger.33.Why does
42、 Mrs Dashwood ask so many questions? A.She was only too curious about the couple.B. She wanted to find out who the bridegroom was.C. She wanted to satisfy her daughters with her questions. D.She wanted to cheer her daughters up with the news.34. How does the servant sound when answering questions?A.
43、 Confident.B. Doubtful.C.Sad.D. Regretful.35. What can we infer from the passage?A. The lady the servant met with was not Lucy. B.Mr. Ferrars was not in the carriage at all.C.The servant concluded without seeing Mr. Ferrars.D. The news ruined the mother and daughters desire for food.第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分
44、,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。Many parents keep a watchful eye on their kids use of electronic (电子的) devices and set strict limits for them, But theres another device-related danger that parents may be completely overlooking(忽略),and it might be hurting their kids quite badly._36
45、And yes, its meant to mitror the danger of secondhand smoking. With secondhand screen time, kids are indirectly exposed to screens being used by adults close to them. Excessive (过量的) dpvice se, especinlly in the presence of a child, also sends the message that the device and sctivities on if are mor
46、e important than the child37 Some emotional issues for the childwill come to the surface as well.38And so there are no concrete guidelines. Children require face-to-face interactions with parents and other trusted adults in order to support proper brain development. Excessive screen use by parents g
47、ets in the way of this and should be minimized (最 小化) whenever possible.Use your judgment to determinc limits for your own electronics usage, just as you would for your children. Are they constantly trying to get your attention when youre focused on electronics?39Check out these habits that many par
48、ents of successful kids have in common.Managing your childs use of electronics can take effort.40For adults, this issue can be trickier because devices are often a necessary part of peoples work and personal tasks. A good general rule is to ensure there are at least some periods of time when devices
49、 arent being used. Thats a helpful way to start establishing more balance.A. Its something called *secondhand smoking.” B. Its been called “secondhand screen time.”C.That may be a red flag that you are overdoing it.D. It is a must to get your child to take your orders.E. This can lead to a breakdown
50、 in the parent-child relationship. F.Secondhand screen time has only been getting attention recently.G. Trying to cut down on your own screen time may be even more challenging第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题:每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Ive spent all my adult life working with tre
51、es. Recently, our fundraising team was looking for novel suggestions to raise money to help 41 the giant redwoods in Benmore. Some of the staff 42 I do a sponsored tree huggathon.They knew rd been a tree hugger since a very carly age. Still,I wasnt 43 people would be interested enough to 44 money. B
52、ut my colleagues thought it was worth a 45. So I agreed to hug 350 trees in a year.My tree hugging practice is simple: making maximum contact.This means wrapping my arms as46_ round as theyll go.47_, there were a few raised eyebrows from passers-by. Some people 48 quietly, maybe they thought it was
53、a(n) 49 and old-fashioned Scottish custom. I was played jokes on among my family, too,but everyone understood it was for a_50_ cause.Im delighted that we 51 to raise more than double the original 52_ to help save our own splendid redwoods, which were planted in 1863 by a wealthy American.Tree huggin
54、g is a wonderful way of reconnecting with 53 .on a deep level. Thatssomething I think we all need more of, with the 54_ pace of modern life. Tree hugging can help us slow down; to appreciate the small things in life. Above all, trees can teach us 5541.A.plant B. save C. grow D.water42.A.requested B.
55、ordered C. insisted D.suggested43.A.sure B.surprised C. curious D.confused44. A. donate B.make C. burn D.raise45. A.visit B.try C.thought D.decision46.A. carefully B.straight C. far D.tightly47.A.Surprisingly B.Fortunateiy C.Definitely D. Strictly 48. A.aughed B. walked C.accepted D.advocate49. A. f
56、igid B.new C. brilliant D.unusual50.A. possible Bhopeless C. good D.complex51.A.managed B.tried C. wanted D.started52.A.creation B.target C.value D.profit53.A.man B. life C. society D. nature54.A.gentle B.fast C. relaxed D.lively55.A.freedom B.bravery C.patience D.kindness第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下
57、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。 Tea or coffee? Sometimes we choose one over the other based on the belief that its56(healthy), better for keeping us alert (警觉的) or for calming us, or has fewer side57(effect), But is there any real reason to choose 58 tea and coffee, other than personal preference?The
58、amount of caffeine in tea and coffee varies 59 depends on the strength, variety and brewing method, but coffee tends 60_ (contain) more than tea. Purely based on the 61 (assume) that caffeine equals increased alertness, coffee wins at waking us up. But some research suggests its not that simple.Ther
59、es evidence the effects of caffeine in a cup of tea are enhanced by an amino acid called L-theanine, if it is drunk 62(regular). The research finds “L-theanine may interact with caffeine to enhance performance in terms of attention switching and the ability to ignore distraction”So if you find tea h
60、as 63_ more positive effect on keeping you alert, you might be right!Whats the price of all this extra alertness? After 5-6 hours, around half the caffeine you 64 (drink) will still be in your system, and after 10-12 hours, a quarter of it could still be there, according to sleep scientist Matt Walk
61、er. This means you may have trouble_65 (stay)asleep.第四部分课本基础知识运用(共三节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。Whenever 1 feel lonely, I have a secret recipe that never fails: rice, milk and sugar, cooked low and slow. No matter how bad my mood is, that perfect combination is always enough to lift my
62、 spirits. Sometimes the smell alone can do the trick, not to mentionthe lovely 66 flavor, which works like a time machine immediately 67. me back to my sunny childhood. With pleasure, I remember the lazy Sunday afternoons I used to spend in the warmth of my grandmas flat, listening to her wonderfu t
63、ories and 68. eating bowl after bowl of her delicious rice pudding.I take my time over every 69. gently rolling the silky dessert around my mouth and enjoying the perfect 70 of rice and milk. Before I know it, Im happy again.第二节(共10小题:每小题0.5分，满分5分)根据句子内容，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。71. The idea immedia
64、tely_(occur) to her was that all of these were the signs of anapproaching tsunami.72. The students exited the classroom in an_(order) line covering their heads with theirhands.73.Today restaurants in Guangzhou stimulate_(customer)appetite with over 1,000 offerings, each more delicious than the last.
65、74.Never_(concern)that the answer may let us down, with pleasure and confidence we turn over each new stone to find unimagined strangeness.75.One might think Fleming discovered penicillin by accident,_actually this is far fromthe truth.76. The Amazon River,_which the rainforest gets its name, is clo
66、se to 6,400 kilometers in length.77. Poems that are easy to understand are often less interesting than _that constantly reveal deeper and previously unrecognized meanings.78.At the concert you will enjoy the Yellow River Piano Concerto, among Chinas greatest_(contribute) to classical music.79.As the
67、 list of species in danger of extinction becomes_(long),we are left with aquestion: can we afford to damage the “lungs of the planet?80. By the time he was a teenager,he_(enjoy) a reputation as a wonderful youngmusician.第五部分 课外阅读(共5小题:每小题1分，满分5分)AbelMagwitch 是狄更斯小说远大前程中的一个人物。请根据他的讲话选段完成81-85题。Text 1
68、: In the churchyardWell, get me a fle(锉刀) and some wittles(食物).And bring them to me tomorrow momning early. And dont tell anyone that you have seen me. if you dont do exactly what ive told you, Ill cut out your heart, roast it and cat it! Text 2: At the moment when he was arrestedI took some wittles
69、, from a house in the village over there. The one near the church. From the blacksmiths. I was hungry so I took a pork and some bread. Im sorry. lt was a good pic. Text 3: At Pip s houseWhen I was sent to the other side of the worid. I thought about you all the time. 1 was working for you. It made m
70、e happy to think that you were spending my money. Yes, Pip, it was me. 1 made you a gentleman.81. What can we learn from Text 1?A. Magwitch was a cruel killer.B. Magwitch was a penniless beggar.C. Magwitch was a dangerous convict. D. Magwitch was a church care-taker.82.What truth about Magwitch is i
71、ncluded in Text 2? A. He preferred a pie rather than a pork B. He did steal food from the blacksmiths. C. He was arrested by the police for his theft.D. He told a lie of his theft to protect his helper.83. Why was Magwitch happy to work for Pip?A. He had been helped by Pip to make a big fortune.B.He
72、 had been helped by Pip with some bread and a pork. C. He had been helped by Pip to cover the truth of his theft.D.He had been helped by Pip to the other side of the world.84. How do you find Magwitch according to Texts 2 and 3?A.Grateful and generous. B. Fierce and cruel.C.Honest and hard-working.D
73、.Unkind and insensitive.85. What is a gentleman like in the eye of Magwitch? A. A man who works very hard to earn a living. B A man who leads a rich and respectable life. C.A man who lives happily with family and friends. D. A man who gets wealth and happiness from others.第六部分读后写(满分25分)86.阅读下面材料，根据其
74、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。 Madison Wiliams was studying in her bedroom in Dublin, Ohio, in August 2016 when the deor burst open. t was her mother, Leigh williams, with a horrific and unbelievable story: “A litle boy fell into a septic tank (化粪池), and no one but you can reach him. Then she made this
75、 request of her 13-year-old daughter: “Can you help?”Without delay, Madison and Leigh ran to a neighbors yard, where they found the boys worried mother and other desperate adults surrounding a septic tank opening that stood a few inches above the neatly cut lawn (草 坪). It was 11 inches acrossslightl
76、y wider than a basketball-with an entrance that had ot been secured. The boy, who was only two years old, had slipped (滑进)in and was struggling in four feet of sewage (污水) inside a tank that was eight feet deep.The men and womenwho minutes earlier had been enjoying a party in a nearby home when they
77、 heard the boys mother scream-were dropping extension ropes into the septic tank hoping the child would take hold so they could pull him out.Madison quickly surveyed the situation. She was the only one who could fit through the small hole. Without hesitation, she got on her stomach next to the openi
78、ng, placed her arms out in front of her, and told the adults,“Lower me in.”Leigh and others held her waist and legs. moved my arms and shoulders up and down until I got through the opening” Madison says. Inside, the tank was dark and the air smelly. Madison thrust her arms into the muck (粪便). In the
79、 process, she jammed her left wrist (手腕) against a hidden pole, injuring the muscles in her wrist and arm so severely that the hand was made useless.注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡上的相应位置作答Rather than tend to her injury, Madison went on with the rescue.The boy was out of the tank but was not out of tro
80、uble.淮安市20202021学年度第二学期期末调研测试 高一英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 A B ACB 6-10 CBCAB 11-15 ACCBA 16-20 ACCBB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）21-23 BDC 24-27 BDBA 28-31 DACC 32-35 CBAD 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40 BEFCG 第三部分 英语运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41-45 BDAAB 46-50
81、 CCADC 51-55 ABDBC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. healthier 57. effects 58. between 59. which 60. to contain 61. assumption 62. regularly 63. a 64. have drunk 65. staying第四部分 课本基础知识运用（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）66. creamy 67. transporting 68. greedily 69. spoonful 70. marriage第二节 （共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）
82、71. occurring 72. orderly 73. customers 74. concerned 75. but 76. from 77. those 78. contributions 79. longer 80. had enjoyed 第五部分 课外阅读（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）81-85 CDBAB第六部分 读后续写（满分25分）Rather than tend to her injury, Madison went on with the rescue. She skimmed the surface of the sewage, hoping to feel th
83、e drowning boy. His little toes popped out of the water once in a while and she tried to grab them. With minutes ticking by, she saw the outline of his foot again. She shot her good hand out and grasped the foot tightly. “Pull me out!” she shouted to the others above. Ten minutes after she had enter
84、ed the tank, Mandison and the boy were lifted out. The boy was out of the tank but was not out of trouble. He had been in short of oxygen for so long that he wasnt breathing. He was placed on his side, and an adult gave him several hard pats on the back, one right after the other, until the boy coug
85、hed up sewage. It was only when Mandison heard him cry that she knew he was all right. And the comforting news was that the boy was taken to hospital and released that same night. Mandison became a hero of Dublin.录音原文Text 1M: Could you hand me a pen? I need to write something in my notebook.W: Oh, I
86、 only have a pencil if thats alright.M: That would be perfect!Text 2W: Oh look, the living room is so nice! I can picture a nice couch here. And the kitchen has large windows.M: I totally agree! But dont you think the bathroom looks too small and old? Lets move on to the next house. Text 3W: Do you
87、want to go skiing with me this weekend? The weather is great!M: No, Im going to have a restful weekend at home. Work has been so stressful lately.Text 4W: Im a bit nervous about my presentation tomorrow. I had no problem writing the speech but.M: I know what you mean. I could take an exam any day, b
88、ut public speaking always seems a little scary.Text 5W: The park closes at 8:00 p.m. Lets all meet here at 7:30 p.m. and leave before the exits too crowded.M: That means we only have two hours left to play before we have to meet back here! Lets hurry!Text 6M: I think I want to take a history class n
89、ext term. Its a very interesting subject.W: Really? Ive always found history a bit boring.M: I used to as well, but now I feel like its often useful to understand things that have happened in the past.W: Maybe I need to give history a second chance.M: Then lets definitely take one together. Lets see
90、 if there are any in the afternoon. I can never wake up for morning classes.W: Yes, to take afternoons classes. My mornings next term are already completely full of other classes.Text 7W: Why is this in here?M: Why not? It is very colorful.W: But you cant call that a painting. It just looks like a l
91、ot of marks. It has no place in an art gallery. M: Its worth millions.W: I bet if you saw it in a shop you wouldnt buy it.M: Many people love it, just as they love a beautiful figure or a photograph.W: Oh, I guess I am just too old for this sort of thing.M: But this picture is 75 years oldfive years
92、 older than you.Text 8 W: So, what are you thinking for lunch? We could all go check out the new Chinese restaurant down the street.M: I dont think I can go out today. Janet asked me to make some corrections on my report and hand it to her by the end of the day. Ill probably have to work all through
93、 my lunch break.W: Are you sure? You have to eat something.M: Oh, Ill be fine. I brought some fruits from home, and therere some snacks in the lunchroom too.W: How about I order some delivery for us today? You can eat at your desk and work too. Then we can try that new place with everyone tomorrow.
94、Does pizza sound good?M: Youre the best! Pizza sounds great!Text 9W: I understand you are writing an article about a famous painter. Who knew a scientist could have such interest in the arts!M: Oh, its just a post for my personal blog. I research artists in my free time when the work at the lab isnt
95、 too busy. The piece Im writing now is about Vincent van Gogh.W: I love his work! Who isnt amazed by The Starry Night? A true masterpiece!M: Funnily enough, van Gogh himself wasnt pleased with that painting. He felt that it was too unrealistic. But I think its very calming.W: The way he painted ligh
96、t was so unique in his time. His art must have been very popular then.M: Actually, he never found success while he was alive. He lived a hard life and died relatively young. It wasnt until after he passed away that his work was truly appreciated.W: Hed be happy to see how valuable it is now! Text 10
97、 It feels like we are seeing very serious natural disasters more often than usual, especially in this past year. Well, theres a reason for that. Youve probably heard about global warming, but did you know that a warmer planet can affect certain natural disasters? Earthquakes will happen just like th
98、ey usually do, but things like droughts and storms may become more serious problems than before because of climate change. In certain areas of the world, warm temperatures make the weather drier, which then makes plants drier. That could lead to very serious wildfires like the ones we saw in Austral
99、ia in 2019. In other places, higher temperatures mean that air can hold more water, which leads to heavier rainfall than expected. This often causes large floods, which are especially dangerous for areas that arent used to facing strong storms. We cant ignore these problems. We need to prepare for them, and work to prevent them from becoming worse.
