1、泰兴市第一高级中学2015年秋学期限时训练（一）高二英语2015.10第I卷（选择题 三部分共62 分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节听下面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 are the two speakers most probably?A. Physicians.B. Teachers.C. Students.2. What is Mr. Mathew doing now? A. Making a teleph
2、one call. B. Doing a research project. C. Having a meeting.3. How did the man come here from the hospital?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.4. What is true about the gas without a brand name?A. It benefits you a lot in the long run.B. It does damage to your engine.C. It is very costly.5. What is the w
3、oman going to do?A. Call Julian Assange. B. Watch the news on TV. C. Find some information on the Internet.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How does the woman feel about the circus? A. Its child
4、ish. B. Its expensive. C. It sounds really fun.7. What does the man want to do? A. Go to the circus by himself.B. Take Jill out for fun.C. Get work done from the office.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats wrong with the womans mother? A. She has been sick. B. She misses her family and friends. C. She cant earn
5、 enough to support her family.9. Where does the woman live? A. In America.B. In India. C. In Britain.10. What does the woman plan to do next year? A. Study a new language.B. Travel to India.C. Visit her fathers native country.听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。11. How does the man get the information about the clone
6、d(克隆的) sheep?A. From TV.B. From the radio.C. From an article.12. What was the mans dream about?A. He saw a cloned sheep.B. He was cloned.C. He cloned a sheep.13. What does the man think of having two of everybody at last?A. Troublesome.B. Interesting.C. Amazing.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Who is Buster? A.
7、 A child. B. A dog. C. A cat.15. What does Buster often do? A. Walk with Lily to school.B. Wait for the man in the park. C. Play with the woman.16. What has the woman been doing? A. Asking the man to give up. B. Comforting the man.C. Criticizing the man.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How many days will the o
8、ffice be closed? A. One. B. Two. C. Three.18. What is going on in the building? A. Construction work. B. Celebration activities. C. Moving houses.19. What will employees talk about at the meeting on Monday? A. Their future plans. B. Achievement in the past year. C. Work they did at home.20. Who is D
9、anielle Wilkins?A. The speaker. B. The office manager. C. The building manager.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. If my sister goes to watch the singing competition named Im a singer next time, _. The competition is well organized. -
10、_. A. so do I ; So is it B. so will I ; So it is C. so will I; So is it D. so do I ; So it is22. I got to the office earlier that day, _ the 7:30 train from Paddington. A. caught B. to have caught C. to catch D. having caught23. -I wonder what makes you a good salesperson.-I _ as a waiter for three
11、years , which contributes a lot to my todays work.A. serve B. have served C served D. had served24. If you want to stay awake in completing the many tasks in your busy work , you can _many caffeine (咖啡因)drinks . A. fuelB. conductC. decreaseD. consume25. I walked up to the top of the hill with my fri
12、end, _ we enjoyed a splendid view of the lake. A. which B. where C. who D. that26. The experts have given some practical advice _ the problems that most people are concerned about in food safety. A. in charge ofB. in regard to C. in favor ofD. in honor of27. -Have we _ water? -Yes, _. Wed better get
13、 some. A. run out; our water has run out B. given out; we have run it out C. used up; our water has been run out D. run out of; our water has run out28. _, the car stopped all at once. A. Seeing a boy lying on the ground B. On seeing a boy sitting on the ground C. The driver saw a boy standing on th
14、e road D. The instant the driver saw a boy seated on the road29. All the students and teachers have strongly insist those caught _ in the exams _ punished strictly. A. cheating ; will be B. to cheat ; should be C. cheating; be D. being cheated; must be30. Tony didnt mind my blaming him for his being
15、 late, but it was _ I did it that he disliked. A. how B. why C. what D. that 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didnt look like any doctor Id _31_ known. When Dr. Gibbs wasnt _32_ lives, he was planting trees. The good doctor had some_33_ theo
16、ries on planting trees. He _34_ “No pains, no gains”. He never_35_ his new trees, which was _36_ many people. Once I asked why, he answered that watering plants spoiled them and that if you water them, each following tree generation will_37_ weaker and weaker. So you have to make things _38_ for the
17、m. He talked about how watering trees_39_ shallow roots, and how trees that werent watered had to grow deep roots in _40_of water. I came to understand that he meant deep roots were to be _41_. I planted a couple of trees a few years ago and I took good care of them. Two years of_42_ has resulted in
18、 trees that expect to be waited on hand and foot. Whenever a cold wind blows, they _43_ and tremble their branches. Funny things about those trees of Dr. Gibbs: The lack of water seemed to _44_ them in ways comfort and ease never could. I used to _45_ for my sons that their lives will be easy. But _
19、46_ Ive been thinking that its time to _47_ prayer. I know my children are going to meet _48_,and Im praying they will be strong. The prayer for comfort is seldom met. What we need to do is pray for deep roots, _49_ when the winds blow, we wont be _50_ away.31. A. even B. ever C. never D. hardly32.
20、A. valuing B. making C. enjoying D. saving33. A. exciting B. dull C. interesting D. terrible34. A. believed in B. took in C. contributed to D. applied to35. A. watered B. raised C. loved D. sheltered36. A. against B. beyond C. within D. from37. A. grow B. change C. appear D. show38. A. harmful B. fa
21、vorable C. tough D. wonderful39.A. made for B. headed for C. allowed for D. cared for40.A. charge B. favor C. honor D. search41.A. treasured B. challenged C. respected D. liked42. A. education B. information C. preparation D. devotion43. A. dance B. shake C. spread D. lift44. A. harm B. raise C. ben
22、efit D. hurt45.A. pray B. apply C. stand D. call46. A. perfectly B. formally C. obviously D. lately47.A. attend B. say C. change D. keep48.A. hardships B. worries C. bosses D. jobs49.A. or B. so C. and D. but50.A. given B. sent C. broken D. swept第三部分：阅读理解（共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分） AAs anyone who has tried
23、to lose weight knows, realistic goal-setting generally produces the best results. Thats partially because it appears people who set realistic goals actually work more efficiently, and exert more effort, to achieve those goals. What are far less understood by scientists, however, are the potentially
24、harmful effects of goal-setting. There has been surprisingly little research on how the practice may have contributed to the current economic crisis and unethical （不道德）behavior in general.“Goals are widely used and promoted as having really beneficial effects. And yet, the same motivation that can p
25、ush people to exert more effort in a constructive way could also motivate people to be more likely to engage in unethical behaviors,” says Maurice Schweitzer, an associate professor of operations and information management at Penns Wharton School. His paper, titled “Goals Gone Wild: The Systematic S
26、ide Effects of Over-Prescribing Goal Setting,” appears in the February issue of the Academy of Management Perspectives.“It turns out theres no economic benefit to just having a goal-you just get a psychological benefit and thats quite motivating in itself,” Schweitzer says. “But in many cases, goals
27、 have economic rewards that make them more powerful.”A prime example Schweitzer and his colleagues give is the 2004 closing down of energy-trading titan（巨头）Enron, where managers used financial rewards to motivate salesmen to meet specific sales goals. The problem, Schweitzer says, is the actual trad
28、es were not earning money. Other studies have shown that pressing employees with unrealistic goals can force them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case, Schweitzer says, in the early 1990s when Sears imposed a sales target on its auto repair staff. It resulted in employees overcharging for work
29、and completing unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.Schweitzer admits his research run against a very large body of literature that praises the many benefits of goal-setting. Edwin A. Locke, from the University of Maryland, College Park, and Gary P. Latham, from the University of Toronto, writ
30、e: “Goal setting is not going away. Organizations cannot develop without being focused on their desired results any more than an individual can develop without goals to provide a sense of purpose.”The debate is likely to be popular on in future papers, and the practice of setting goals no doubt will
31、 continue. For now, though, the lesson seems to be to put more thought into setting goals. “They really do help to coordinate and motivate people. My idea would be to combine that with careful observation, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be construc
32、tive and not significantly harm the organization,” Schweitzer says.51. What message does the author try to get across about goal-setting?A. Its role has been largely underestimated.B. The goal most people set are unrealistic. C. The goal increase peoples work efficiency.D. Its negative effects have
33、long been ignored.52. What does Maurice Schweitzer want to show by giving the example of Enron?A. Businesses are less likely to succeed without setting realistic goals.B. Goals with financial rewards have strong motivational power.C. Financial rewards ensure companies meet specific sales goals. D. S
34、etting realistic goals can turn a failing business into success.53. How did Sears goal-setting affect its employees?A. They were forced to work more hours to increase their sales.B. They competed with one another to attract more customers.C. They turned to unethical practice to meet their sales targ
35、et.D. The improved their customer service on a companywide basis.BThe largest campaign of killing rats in history is set to poison millions of rats on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. Scientists say the campaign planned for 2013 and 2014 will restore beautiful South Georgia to the position
36、 it once held as the worlds most important nesting sites for seabirds.It was sailors in the late 18th century who unintentionally introduced rats to what had been a fresh environment. “If we can destroy the rats, at least 100 million birds will return to their home on South Georgia,” says Tony Marti
37、n, a biology professor at the University of Dundee who was invited to lead the project.South Georgia is by far the largest island to get rid of animals that destroy native wildlife after being introduced deliberately or accidentally by people. Though rats and mice have done the most damage, cats, fo
38、xes, goats, deer, rabbits and other species have been targeted in the campaigns around the world.South Georgia is seven times the size of New Zealands Campbell Island, currently the largest area ever killing rats. The successful war against Campbell Island rats was carried our in 2001 with 132 tons
39、of poison dropped from five helicopters.“New Zealand pioneered the techniques for ridding islands of rats and in fact our operation on South Georgia is based on New Zealands technology.” Says Martin. “Some New Zealanders will be helping our campaign, including our chief pilot, Peter Garden, who was
40、also chief pilot for the projects at Campbell Island and Rat Island, in the Aleutian chain of the north Pacific.”The second and third stages in 2013 and 2014 will involve dropping as much as 300 tons of poison from the air onto every part of the island where rats might live. It is a huge operation,
41、carried out during the stormy southern autumn when the rats are hungry and the risks of poisoning native wildlife are less than in the spring and summer months. “Ideally wed do in winter but the weather makes that too risky,” Martin says.The ecological payback will be priceless. But Martin says, “Th
42、e full benefits will take decades to arrive, because some of these birds are slow to hatch.”54. According to the passage, how did the rats appear on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia ?A. They were attracted there by wildlife. B. They escaped there from Campbell Island.C. They were introduced
43、 there by sailors accidentally.D. They were brought in by people intentionally.55. Which of the following is True about Peter Garden ?A. He is in charge of the campaign on the sub-Antarctic island.B. He will be the only pilot for the project on the sub-Antarctic island.C. He will benefit a lot from
44、the campaign on the sub-Antarctic island.D. He made great contributions to the project at Campbell Island and Rat Island.56. The operation of ridding South Georgia of rats is to be carried out in autumn because _.A. the war against Campbell Island rats failed in all seasons except autumn.B. only the
45、n do the New Zealanders to help the operation have the spare time.C. rats then need more food and the operation does less harm to native wildlife.D. the poison kills rats more effectively than it does in any other season.57. What can we infer from the passage?A. The campaign of killing rats will ben
46、efit the native wildlife in a short time. B. Rats arent the only species to be blamed for the disappearance of wildlife. C. The first stage of killing rats on the sub-Antarctic island didnt make great achievements. D. The campaign in South Georgia will fully follow in the footsteps of that on Campbe
47、ll Island. CI opened my new patients chart and headed for her room. My son, Eric, had just brought home a disappointing report card, and my daughter, Shannon, and I had argued again about her getting a drivers license. For the next eight hours I wanted to throw myself into helping people who I knew
48、had much more to worry about than I did.Rebekah, mother of three lovely little girls, was only 32, admitted for chemotherapy after breast-cancer surgery, When I gave her an injection, Rebekah shut her eyes tightly and murmured a prayer until it was over. Then she smiled and squeezed my hand. “Before
49、 you go, could you get my Bible(圣经) from the table? I handed her the worn book. Do you have a favorite Bible verse? she asked. Jesus wept. John 11: 35. Such a sad one, she said. Why? It makes me feel closer to Jesus, knowing he also experienced human sorrow.Rebekah nodded thoughtfully and started fl
50、ipping through her Bible as I shut the door quietly behind me.During the following months, her hospital stays became frequent and she worried about her children.One day when I entered her room, I found her talking into a tape recorder. She picked up a notebook and held it out to me. Im making a tape
51、 for my daughters, she said. I read the list on her pad: starting school, confirmation, turning 16, first date, graduation. While I worried how to help her deal with death, she was planning for her childrens future. She usually waited until the early hours of the morning to record the tapes so she c
52、ould be free from interruptions. She filled them with family stories and advice，trying to cram a lifetime of love into a few precious hours. Finally, every item in her notes had been checked off and she entrusted the tapes to her husband.I often wondered what I would say in her place. My kids joked
53、that I was like an FBI agent, with my constant questions about where theyd been and who theyd been with. Where, I thought, are my words of encouragement and love?It was three oclock one afternoon when I got an urgent call from the hospital. Rebekah wanted me to come immediately with a blank tape. Sh
54、e was breathing hard when I entered her room. I slipped the tape into the recorder and held the microphone to her lips. Ruthie, Hannah, Molly, this is the most important tape. She held my hand and closed her eyes. Someday your daddy will bring home a new mommy. Please make her feel special. Show her
55、 how to take care of you. Ruthie, honey, help her get your Brownie uniform ready each Tuesday. Hannah, tell her you dont want meat sauce on your spaghetti. Molly, dont get mad if theres no apple juice. Drink something else. Its okay to be sad, sweeties. Jesus cried too. He knows about sadness and wi
56、ll help you to be happy again. Remember, Ill always love you”.I shut off the recorder and Rebekah sighed deeply. Thank you, Nan, Youll give this one to them, wont you? she murmured as she slid into sleep.A time would come when the tape would be played for Rebekahs children, but right then, after I s
57、moothed Rebekahs blanket, I got in my car and hurried home. I thought of how my Shannon also liked her sauce on the side and suddenly that quirk, which had annoyed me so many times, seemed to make her so much more precious. That night the kids didnt go out; they sat with me long after the spaghetti
58、sauce had dried onto the dishes. And we talked, without interrogations, without complaints, late into the night.58. From the first paragraph we can learn that _ .A. Nan was in a bad state and wept a lot in her daily life.B. Nan was not on good terms with her children.C. Nan was worried about how to
59、help Rebeka deal with her death.D. Nan laid more stress on attending on her patients than her children.59. Which of the following scenes was most likely to be seen at Nans home before she met Rebekah?A. The family sat down in a circle and shared an interesting story.B. After dinner, the children eit
60、her went out or shut themselves up in their rooms.C. The son was the headache of the parents while the daughter their comfort.D. When Eric did poorly at school, the parents comforted him and cheered him up.60. Which was the most vital message Rebekah left to her children?A. Bringing home satisfying
61、school report cards B. Landing a job after graduationC. Growing up healthily and happily D. Accepting their step-mother into their lives.61. The writer learnt from Rebekah that a parents real concern should be_. .A. protecting the children from the dangers they may be trapped in.B. having encouragin
62、g and loving talks with children.C. making tape records to guide the children in their future lives.D. tolerating the childrens annoying quirks.第II卷 (共五部分，共58分)第一部分： 任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)Young people are definitely less courageous ( 勇敢的) than they were 30 years ago. Why is this? Its because they
63、 are spoiled, and take for granted everything that they have or are given.Thirty years ago, there wasnt nearly as much blatant (公然的) disrespect for elders, peers, or other people in general. At that time, young people were taught that to get anything or get anywhere in life, theyd have to work for i
64、t and earn it.If young people arent being taught the basics of respecting others, and arent being taught that they need to work to make a living, then where are they to learn courage?Courage isnt necessarily about risking your life, for whatever reason. It is about being able to face any kind of har
65、dship, and to make decisions and face the consequences of those decisions.Courage means being able to learn from hard times, and to take those lessons with you through life. It means having the resourcefulness (足智多谋) to find ways to deal with your problems yourself, and not being afraid to do so.Too
66、 many young people now rely on parents, siblings, older relatives and others to get them through life. Too often they turn to these figures whenever they get into trouble, and expect to have their problems solved for them.If we are to help our young people become more courageous, we should stop spoi
67、ling them, stop doing everything for them, and teach them the skills necessary to make basic life decisions on their own.Once these basic principles are instilled (灌输) in our young people, I think well find that they are more courageous than we could have dreamed, and more like the young people of t
68、hirty years ago than we had ever imagined.Its time to go back to older values and ideas, and to bring courage back into our young people and society.Theme(1)_with young people 30 years ago, those are less courageous.The behavior of young people today*They generally show (2) _for elders and other peo
69、ple.*They take for granted whatever they have or receive.*Many of them are too (3) _ on their parents or other relatives to get them through life.(4)_*They are not (5) _ of the basics of respecting others.*They are not taught to work hard to (6) _ their dreams.*They dont have the (7) _ to make wise
70、decisions and overcome difficulties independently.*They tend to expect others, such as their parents or siblings, to help them out when they are in (8) _.Tips*Never (9) _ them; only help them when necessary.*Teach them the skills they need to make basic life decisions by themselves.ConclusionIts tim
71、e we went back to older values and ideas, and (10) _ courage back into our young people and society.第二部分：用所给动词适当形式填空 ( 共8小题，每题1分，满分8分 )1. Youve never known that those volunteers have different hobbies, _(range) from swimming to studying history.2. Take it easy, Tom! This survey is not that difficult
72、 _(conduct) .3. When the ring indicating the begin of class rang, I heard he noise of desks _(open and close).4._(take)the possible way into consideration, and you will find the problem appears unpractical.5. _ (not finish) his given work yet, the young employee gets anxious.6. My son stayed up doin
73、g his homework last night, only _(get) out of his room to have a cup of coffee.7. _ (examine) twice a year , whether it is a car or a bus or a truck, is the rule that every driver shall obey in this city.8. The bad weather is reported _(contribute) to the passenger plane crash in Iran on January 9.第
74、三部分：单词拼写（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）1. The driver should take r_ for passengers safety.2. The efforts of the Chinese government and people to protect the Yangtze River will be a_ for years to come.3. Someone who is c_ acts very carefully to avoid possible danger.4. They had been a_ for several hours , but nei
75、ther side would give in and they couldnt reach a conclusion.5. I used to live in a house, in front of which _ (流动)a clear river, for more than ten years.6. They united together and o_ difficulties caused by the natural disaster.7. Looking back, I feel _ (内疚的) about what I said to my mother when I wa
76、s a teenager.8. The lost boy stays in the police station. The policemen are looking into his _（身份）.9. Your idea is really _(荒唐的). No one can understand it.10. Campus _ (安全) has become a public concern after a series of violent attacks against school children。第四部分：完成句子+句型转换（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）(错一个全错)1.
77、 我们本来打算出去的，但结果却是在家看电视。We were going out, but _ _ _TV at home.2. 友谊意味着对他人忠诚。 Friendship means _ _ _ others3. He _ _ _(对挑剔) clothes and cars when he was a young boy.4. This special school accepts all disabled students，_ _(不管，不顾) educational level and background.5. Its important for a company to catch
78、up with the pace of the changes in the market.Its important for a company to _ _ _ the changes in the market.6. Great efforts have been made to cut down government expenses to a desirable level, in spiteof any different opinion.Great efforts have been made to _ _ on government expenses to a desirabl
79、e level, in spite of any different opinions.7. She blamed him for the failure of their marriage. However, maybe it was not the case.She thought he was _ _ for their marriage. However, maybe it was not the case.8. Because his wife is devoted to all the housework, he can concentrate his attention onde
80、veloping new products in his company._ _ his wifes devotion to all the housework, he can _ _ developing newproducts in his company.9. When some people decide what is most important in life , they choose money. When _ what is most important in life , some people choose money .10. The worlds populatio
81、n has grown six times that of 1800. The worlds population has grown six times _ it _ in 1800.第五部分：书面表达（满分20分）“实行低碳经济”，“过低碳生活”，现在已经成为了人们关注的热门话题。最近，你们班的同学就这个话题展开了热烈的讨论。请你根据下表提供的信息，给21st century 写篇文章，报道你们班级的讨论情况。为什么要“实行低碳经济”工厂排放有害物，人类活动产生大量二氧化碳，污染严重，环境恶化。随着人口的增长，自然资源将会耗尽如何走“绿色发展道路”植树造林回收和利用废弃物开发新能源过低碳生
82、活如何“从我做起”（联系自己拟定内容，至少列举两点）注意：对所给要点，逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。字数150左右。开头已经写好，不计入总字数。Nowadays, carrying out low carbon economy and living a low carbon life has been a hot topic. Recently our class had a heated discussion about it._高二英语限时训练（一）答题纸班 级_姓 名_考试号_装订线第一部分： 任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _
83、5. _6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _第二部分：用所给动词适当形式填空 ( 共8小题，每题1分，满分8分 )1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 第三部分：单词拼写（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _第四部分：完成句子+句型转换（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）(错一个全错)1. _ _ _ 2. _ _ _ 3. _ _ _ 4. _ _ 5. _ _ _ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _ _ 9. _ 10. _ 第五部分：书面表达（
84、满分20分）座号高二英语限时训练（一）参考答案听力(10) 15 CACBC 610 ABBAB 1115 CBABA 1620 BBACA单选(10)2125 BDCDB 2630 BDDCA完形填空(20) 31-35 BDCAA 3640BACAD 4145 ADBCA 4650 DCABD阅读理解(22)5153 DBC 5457 CDCB 5861 BBDB 任务型阅读(10)1. Compared 2. disrespect 3. dependent 4. Reasons/ Causes 5. aware 6. realize / live 7. ability 8. troubl
85、e 9. spoil 10. brought动词形式填空(8)1. ranging 2. to conduct 3. being opened and closed 4. Take5. Not having finished 6. getting 7. Being examined 8. to have contributed单词拼写 (10)1. responsibility 2. appreciated 3. cautious 4. arguing 5. flowed6. overcame 7. guilty 8. identity 9. absurd 10. security/safet
86、y完成句子+句型转换(10)1. ended up watching 2. being committed to 3. was particular about 4. regardless of5. keep pace with 6. cut back 7. to blame 8. Due to/ Thanks to/ Because of , focus/concentrate on 9. deciding 10. what; was书面表达（20）Nowadays, carrying out low carbon economy and living a low carbon life h
87、as been a hot topic. Recently our class had a heated discussion about it.Through the discussion, we are fully aware of the necessity of carrying out a low carbon economy in our country. Factories have been producing large numbers of harmful chemicals. Meanwhile, human activities also let off carbon
88、gases. As a consequence, all these contribute a lot to serious environmental pollution. Whats worse, with the increase of the population, natural resources will run out.My classmates put forward the following suggestions about how to develop in a green way. First, more trees should be planted. Secon
89、d, it is significant for us to recycle and reuse the waste that people throw away. Third, new energy should be developed and promoted as soon as possible.We all think it is our duty to live a low carbon life. We are supposed to save every bit of water and electricity. Besides, we should appeal to th
90、e people around us to make contributions to creating a green homeland. We are confident that with our combined efforts, our life will make a great difference.听力材料原文：Text 1W: Hi, Bob, could you tell me what physics homework Mrs. Black gave us today? I forgot it.M: I dont remember either. Lets look it
91、 up in my notebook.Text 2M: May I have a word with Mr. Mathew? I need his help with my research project.W: Sorry, hes on the phone. Can you wait a moment outside the meeting room, please?M: Sure.Text 3W: Why are you so late? Did you miss the bus again?M: No. I rode my bike instead of taking the crow
92、ded bus. But it broke down when I got near the hospital. I had to walk here.Text 4M: Never buy the gas without a brand name for your car.W: Why? Its cheaper.M: I know, but dont be penny wise and pound foolish. The cheap gas will kill your cars engine in the long run.W: Oh, yeah?Text 5W: Do you know
93、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 6M: Have you seen that new circus in town? It is supposed to be really funny!W: I didnt know there was one in
94、town. Arent you a little old to be going to those types of things?M: You are never too old for the circus! Come on, Jill. You should go with me.W: I dont know, Todd. It could be really boring. The show is meant for small children.M: Dont be silly! We will have so much fun. I promise!W: How can you b
95、e so sure? I cant even remember the last time I went to a circus.M: My point exactly! Dont you think it would be nice to just have some simple fun and get away from the office world for once?W: Well, I guess Ill go. Only on one condition, though.M: Whats that?W: Youre paying!Text 7M: Hi, Asha. Is yo
96、ur mother feeling any better?W: No, Im afraid not. Shes very homesick. She misses her family and friends back in India.M: Do you think she will ever move back to India?W: Im not sure. Its very difficult for her, because my father and my sisters all live here in California, so she doesnt want to leav
97、e us.M: Does she ever go visit her family in India?W: She goes back once a year to visit her family and friends. But when shes in India, she misses her family in the United States.M: It must be very hard for her, to always be torn between two places.W: Yes, it is. And shes always telling us not to f
98、orget our Indian culture. So, next year, my sisters and I are planning on traveling to India with her for a few months, so that we can all experience the culture together.M: I think thats a wonderful idea. Shell be so happy!Text 8M: There never seems to be enough of me to go around. I wish there cou
99、ld be another me.W: What are you saying?M: I am reading an article. It says scientists have cloned a sheep. I had a dream last night about someone cloning me. And I could do so many things. One of me went to work. The other stayed at home to clean the house and even cook dinner.W: It is strange to s
100、ee you cooking dinner.M: Very funny! But back to the science topic, it is amazing to see science advance so rapidly.W: Now, they are studying how to copy human DNA. We may see two of us.M: You are right. But realistically, I like having only one of me. We already have a problem with over-population.
101、 I dont think we need to have two of everybody.W: I must say, it all sounds interesting. I cant imagine what they will think of next.Text 9M: Well, any luck? Did you see Buster anywhere?W: No, I couldnt find him, either. I drove all around the neighborhood. I circled our block three times, hoping he
102、d show up. No such luck. Im sorry, Ben.M: Its not your fault. I shouldnt have left the door open. I hope well find him. He is such a huge part of our family. He walks with Lily to school every morning.W: Im sure well find him, Ben. I remember when I lost my dog Spot. We looked for ten hours, and fin
103、ally we just gave up. Not long after we got home, Spot showed up at our front door. They know how to get home, Ben. They always do.M: I hope youre right, Lucy. Maybe hell show up before it gets dark. I just hope hes okay.W: He will be, Ben. He has always been loyal to you and your family. Hes probab
104、ly just off exploring.M: If you say so. Lets walk up Forest Avenue and see if maybe hes hiding in Mr. Johnsons yard. He always likes to bark and chase his cat around there.W: Thats a good idea! See, well find him before you know it. You have nothing to be worried about.Text 10Attention, employees! T
105、his is an important announcement for all of our staff! Due to construction work in this building, our offices will be closed this Thursday, April 4th, as well as Friday, April 5th. Please do not come to the office on these days. Due to noise and security concerns, the building manager has requested
106、that we temporarily leave the area, so that the construction can be carried out safely and quickly. We expect you to complete your work from home on the days, as it is very important that we do not fall behind schedule. On Monday, April 8th, work will continue in these offices as usual. There will b
107、e a work report meeting for all employees at 10:00 a.m. on Monday morning. We encourage you to prepare a brief presentation of the work you completed at home, but this is not a requirement. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office manager, Danielle Wilkins. She will be available this afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or by appointment. We appreciate your cooperation.
