1、吉林省长春市第十一高中2020届高三英语下学期网上模拟考试试题注意事项: 1.答题前,先确保软件登录并打印好答题卡。 2.选择题的作答:每小题选出答案后,请 “在线”选择对应选项。 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。 4. 答题完毕,请将 “改错题和作文题”答案用手机拍照并提交上传, 原则上一道大题拍成一张照片, 要注意照片的清晰,不要多拍、漏拍。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
2、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 does the man order?A. A small soda. B. A baked potato. C. A salad.2. What does the woman tell the man about?A. Her future career. B. A famous actress.C. Some funny stories.3. How does the woman feel?A. Unhappy.B.
3、Stressed out.C. Understanding.4. How much will the woman probably pay for the skirt?A. $30. B. $70. C. $100.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son.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
4、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 对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How does the man seem to the woman?A. Relaxed. B. Anxious. C. Annoyed.7. What is the man planning to do this weekend in the end?A. Write his paper.B. Teach a few classes.C. Have a good nights sleep.听第 7 段材料，回
5、答第 8 至 10 题。8. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Come on a fishing trip. B. Go hunting with her.C. Watch the house and feed the pet.9. What might Sparky be?A. Toms dog.B. Lisas dog.C. Jims cat.10. How did Jim learn to fish?A. From his father. B. From a TV show.C. By teaching himself.听第 8 段材料，
6、回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What is the woman surprised by?A. The noise in the countryside. B. The cool weather in summer.C. The unclean appearance of the forest.12. When will the birds quiet down?A. In seventeen days.B. In a month or so.C. In four months.13. Where does the woman come from?A. North Carolina.B
7、. Georgia.C. California.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. What does the woman want to prepare for her mother?A. A clean house. B. Some nice food.C. A comfortable chair.15. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Offer the mouse peanuts. B. Put glue on a mouse trap.C. Go to a field to find a mouse.16. Wha
8、t kind of mouse does the woman think is in her house?A. A friendly one.B. A fat one.C. A small one.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Where does the talk probably take place?A. In a grocery store. B. In a restaurant.C. In a temple.18. What happens during the festival besides eating porridge?A. Praying for
9、good health.B. Giving presents to family members. C. Donating money to the poor.19. What is in traditional Laba porridge?A. Fruit.B. Nuts.C. Seeds.20. According to the speaker, what are most people there to do?A. Enjoy the experience. B. Feel the joy of charity.C. Learn about local history. 第二部分阅读理解
10、(共两节 ,满分 40 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分,滿分 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。AFrom the most talked about politicians to the most popular TV shows, the social media platformTwitter has unveiled what its users have been most fixated (最关注的) with over the past year.Most tweeted-about TV shows 2019HBO
11、s “Game of Thrones” claimed the title of the most tweeted-about TV show of the year, despite many criticizing the series for an anti-climatic finale.It was followed by streaming giant Netflixs “Stranger Things” and long-standing animated sitcom “TheSimpsons”.Most tweeted-about films 20192019 America
12、n superhero film “Avengers: Endgame” became the highest-grossing film of all time when it was released earlier this year, grossing nearly $2.8 billion worldwide and its success was reflected on Twitter, making it the platforms most-talked about movie of the year. It was followed by “Toy Story 4”and
13、American psychological thriller “Joker”.Most tweeted-about hash tags 2019The top news-related hash tags worldwide included Notre Dame after Frances landmark cathedral caught fire, causing irreversible damage to the building which dates back to 856 and is considered to be one of the finest examples o
14、f French Gothic architecture.Other popular news hash tags included Brexit, Christ Church and Climate Strike, in line with the biggest stories that have been dominating the global news agenda.Most tweeted-about politicians 2019US politicians topped the list for the most tweeted-about politicians worl
15、dwide, with President Donald Trump weighing in first. Former US President Obama was next on the list, followed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Also in the top 10 is US Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, popularly known as AOC, who made waves on the US political stage this year and is a strong
16、 supporter of the Green New Deal. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and French President Emmanuel Macron were also in the top 10.Most tweeted-about emoji 2019The social media platform kept track emoji usage as well, finding that the laughing face with tears of joy was the most used, followed by the
17、 crying face and heart eyes emoji.21. Which of the following can be WRONG from Most tweeted-about TV shows 2019 and most tweeted- about films 2019?A. No film has earned more money than “Avengers: Endgame” so far. B. When you see “Joker”, there is possibility that you will feel thrilled. C. “Toy Stor
18、y 4” is second only to “Avengers: Endgame” in popularity. D. “Game of Thrones” enjoys a great success without any criticism.22. It can be inferred that “hashtags” mainly refers to .A. topics that people show little interest inB. particular subjects that arouse peoples attention worldwideC. events th
19、at have controversial endingsD. subjects that are prohibited from being talked about23. According to Twitter, we can know that from the last two parts.A. there is no Asian politician on the list of Most tweeted-about politicians 2019B. crying face is used more frequently than the laughing face with
20、tearsC. US politicians are relatively more influential than politicians from other countries in 2019D. US Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is strongly against the Green New DealBYou should see the photo. Im sitting in red dirt, wearing an ugly purple T-shirt. My face is pink and my hair is wet with
21、 sweat. Flies buzz around my head. Im in the Outback of Australias Northwest Territory, on a school trip with 20 parents and 20 kids.It was an odd choice for a holiday. I like sitting by the pool with a cola, not flies and frogs. I like being alone and quiet, not a busload of kids. I like freshly wa
22、shed sheets, not dirty-looking blankets.But heres the thing about that photo: I am smiling!The trip sounded good when I signed up. Guides would take us into the heart of the place, and I would see a new part of Australia, learn about local culture and bond with my youngest daughter. I would also bon
23、d with40 strangers. I just hoped there would be good coffee.In Darwin, we were herded onto a bus. It quickly became tiresome. The kids were loud and I hate making small talk. But later, when I looked out at the vast, empty land, I was surprised at and moved by its beauty. Our guide told us about the
24、 land and his culture. I felt far from home.At a national park, we enjoyed a natural swimming hole. Kids and parents had a great time.Then we got to the outback. The cabin I shared with my daughter was a brick cell, full of geckos (壁虎)and crickets (蟋蟀), but too dark to see them.It didnt matter. The
25、next nine days were packed: waterfalls, lakes, community visits and a trip aroundKatharine Gorge. We even saw giant crocodiles and baby wallabies.On our last night, a water pipe broke. We awoke to a mess. Usually, I would have complained and asked for a refund, but it just seemed normal to be dirty.
26、Indeed, it was impossible to stay clean. We were hiking in red dirt, with temperatures of 35 degrees. Still, I felt a kind of energy I hadnt experienced in years.Yes, the coffee was bad, but I was too focused on keeping crickets off my face.I love that photo of me in the dirt. I look messy, but also
27、 happy. Sometimes, its another way of traveling. There is beautiful scenery, there is dirt. There was always someone to talk to, someone to laugh with.24. What were the authors previous trips like, according to the article?A. Cheap.B. Adventurous.C. Peaceful and comfortable.D. Packed with outdoor ac
28、tivities.25. What do we know about the authors trip with her daughter?A. Their journey was relaxing without too much sightseeing. B. Their living conditions were fairly poor during the trip.C. The scenery on the trip disappointed them.D. The parents seemed to enjoy themselves more than the children.
29、26. How did the author feel during the later part of the trip?A. Impatient. B. Positive.C. Disappointed. D. Exhausted.27. What is the authors main purpose in writing this article?A. To warn readers to choose their trips wisely.B. To share the benefits of traveling with children.C. To tell about her
30、latest trip and explain what she learned from it. D. To show the advantages of going to different places.CThe annual Canadian commercial seal hunt is the worlds largest hunt of marine mammals. A few weeks old, the seal cubs are prized primarily for their skins and also for the omega-3-rich oil used
31、in food supplements-products that are shipped around the world.This month, the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, is expected to announce whether products from commercial seal hunting can be marketed in Europe. At present, they cannot. Such products have been banned by the Europe
32、an Union (EU) since 2009 to protect public morals. Canada and Norway have asked the WTO to overturn the ban the first of its kind - and the trade body will soon deliver its final decision.As an official observer, I have seen the hunt from the ice and from helicopters. The details are grisly. That is
33、 why the WTO originally agreed that the EU could act to limit trade on the grounds of public morals the first time that such a restriction had been put in place.When they are born, seal cubs have white fur. They are abandoned by their mothers at about 12 days of age. Stranded on the unstable ice, th
34、ey remain alone and unfed for up to six weeks, and during this time their fur changes from white to grey -and the hunters arrive.The cubs are either shot from boats, or clubbed with a wooden bat or an iron-tipped pole called a hakapik. Some shot and injured seals slide into the water and are lost. M
35、any shot and injured animals could potentially suffer for several minutes while the hunters drive their boats close enough to club them unconscious. If the ice is too unstable for the hunters to cross, shot and injured but conscious and reactive seals can be draggedinto the boats with long hooked ga
36、ffs (鱼叉) before being clubbed.As a human and as a scientist I consider the hunt to present real and significant welfareconcerns. The available scientific evidence supports that opinion. But science, of course, is only one of the factors at play. Perhaps the final word should go to a statement attrib
37、uted to Mahatma Gandhi: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”28. Why is WTOs ban introduced in the passage “the first of its kind”？A. It is the first to take little notice of the economic results.B. It is the first to take moral standard
38、s into account.C. It is the first to have been overturned in history. D. It is the first to put animals welfare in place.29. The underlined word “grisly” most probably means .A. accurateB. unpleasantC. vagueD. available30. The writer describes the process of seal hunting in detail in paragraph 5 in
39、order to .A. prove it requires much experienceB. introduce what tools are neededC. show readers how violent it isD. stress how helpless seals are31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. WTO is going to lift the ban on seal huntingB. Canada decreases its commercial seal hu
40、ntingC. The moral problem with commercial seal huntingD. How animals are treated vary from country to countryDWhile many of us may have been away somewhere nice last summer, few would say that weve“summered.” “Summer” is clearly a noun, more precisely, a verbed noun.Way back in our childhood, we all
41、 learned the difference between a noun and a verb. With such a tidy definition, it was easy to spot the difference. Not so in adulthood, where we are expected to “foot” bills, “chair” committees, and “dialogue” with political opponents. Chances are you didnt feel uncomfortable about the sight of tho
42、se verbed nouns.“The verbing of nouns is as old as the English language,” says Patricia OConner, a former editor at The New York Times Book Review. Experts estimate that 20 percent of all English verbs were originally nouns. And the phenomenon seems to be snowballing. Since 1900, about 40 percent of
43、 all new verbs have come from nouns.Even though conversion (转化) is quite universal, plenty of grammarians object to the practice. WilliamStrunk Jr. and E.B.White, in The Elements of Style the Bible for the use of American English have this to say: “Many nouns lately have been pressed into service as
44、 verbs. Not all are bad, but all are suspect.” The Chicago Manual of Style takes a similar standpoint, advising writers to use verbs with great care.“Sometimes people object to a new verb because they resist what is unfamiliar to them,” says OConner. Thats why were comfortable “hosting” a party, but
45、 we might feel upset by the thought of “medaling” in sports. So are there any rules for verbing? Benjamin Dreyer, copy chief at Random House, doesnt offer a rule, but suggests that people think twice about “verbifying” a noun if its easily replaceable by an already existing popular verb. Make sure i
46、ts descriptive but not silly-sounding, he says.In the end, however, style is subjective. Easy conversion of nouns to verbs has been part of English grammar for centuries; it is one of the processes that make English “English.” Not every coinage (新创的词 语) passes into general use, but as for trying to
47、end verbing altogether, forget it.32. What can we learn about the verbing of nouns?A. It hasnt recently been opposed by many grammarians. B. It is more commonly accepted by children than adults. C. It hasnt been a rare phenomenon in the past century.D. It is easily replaced by existing verbs in prac
48、tice.33. What is most leading experts attitude towards the practice of the verbing of nouns?A. Cautious.B. Satisfied.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.34.What does the author think of ending the verbing of nouns?A. Predictable.B. Practicable.C. Approaching.D. Impossible.35. What is the best title for t
49、he text?A. Are 40 Percent of all new verbs from nouns？B. Are Summering and Medaling Annoying? C. Are You Comfortable about a New Verb? D. Are There Any Rules for Verbing?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。How is this virus transmitted?This is an outbreak of disease t
50、hat started in Wuhan, one of the central Chinese cities. Its caused by a novel coronavirus that means its brand-new. 36 What are the symptoms?The virus is from a family called the coronaviruses. The symptoms of this illness are pretty mundane (平 凡的) on the face of it: its a dry cough fever and then
51、breathing problems. 37 . However, as for the more severe cases, people have gone on to develop viral pneumonia, and all the deaths have been among those people. 38 This brand-new coronavirus came from animals, and its believed that the source was actually a seafood market in Wuhan, which also sells
52、wild animals. So far all the cases have come out of Wuhan. But some people havent picked it up there.Should I be panicking about this outbreak?As we can see, older people are ending up in hospital with the virus. Theyre usually over 40, and the very youngest person diagnosed is about 13 or 14 years
53、old. So it doesnt appear to be affecting small children. 39 . Basically, their immune systems are not very strong, and theyre going to find it very hard to fight off a virus.Its necessary for ordinary people to wear masks and doctors should wear protective clothing.How is this virus transmitted?Weve
54、 only just discovered that the new coronavirus is actually transmitted from one person to another. It was hoped at first actually that it just came from animals as all coronaviruses do. 40 .So weve got people to people transmission, because the market has been closed for sometime, and there are case
55、s in people whove never been near it.A. It seems quite mild in lots of people.B. Where have cases been confirmed so far?C. It is so new that actually it doesnt have a name yet. D. People diagnosed with viral pneumonia will die.E.It is a brand-new virus so we dont know how its going to behave.F.Those
56、 confirmed cases who have died tend to have heart disease or cancer already.G. Now it looks as though it is actually passed from one human being to another, however.第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）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。One of Asias best-k
57、nown tourist attractions is taking a major stand for animals.Following the 41 from animal activist groups, Apsara, the management authority for the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia announced in June 2019 it would 42 elephant rides in early 2020. Now, the process has already 43 .Loca
58、l outlet the Khmer Times reports that on November 15, two of the 14 elephants 44 at the park, site of the 45 Angkor Wat temple, have been 46 to the nearby Bos Thom community 47 . Long Kosal, an Apsara press representative, told the Khmer Times that the remaining dozen 48 would be relocated to the sa
59、me forest by “early next year.” “The elephant is a big animal, but it is also 49 and can be hurt easily. We dont want to see the animals being used for tourism 50 anymore,” Kosal said. “We want them to live in their natural surroundings.”In 2016, an elephant named Sambo died at Angkor, drawing world
60、wide 51 . Her death was 52 a combination of heat stroke and 53 from ferrying so many human beings around. Two years later, the World Wildlife Fund 54 an in-depth report on the present situation of the Asian elephant, noting that the species 55 had declined by 50% in just three generations.41. A. ste
61、psB. pressureC. exampleD. trend42. A. continueB. improveC. banD. reform43. A. stoppedB. undertakenC. establishedD. begun44. A. currentlyB. permanentlyC. steadilyD. compulsorily45. A. famousB. shabbyC. typicalD. remote46. A. lentB. contributedC. sentD. submitted47. A. clinicB. forestC. circusD. zoo48
62、. A. participantsB. petsC. performersD. animalsAccording to Angkor Enterprise, which manages park admissions, the UNESCO-listed site is 56 a decline in tourist numbers. Its 57 report says 1.8 million foreign tourists 58 passes to the temple complex from January to Septembera 13.7% decline over the s
63、ame 10-month period in 2018.While theres no predicting whether Cambodias ban on Angkor elephant rides will 59 visitor numbers, it comes at a time when more and more 60 and tourism organizations around the world have moved to eliminate animal-related attractions.49. A. gentleB. dangerousC. strongD. i
64、nteresting50. A. routineB. facilityC. activitiesD. accommodation51. A. attentionB. donationC. respectD. sympathy52. A. come fromB. accused ofC. led toD. blamed on53. A. consumptionB. exhaustionC. annoyanceD. absorption54. A. leakedB. claimedC. publishedD. investigated55. A. popularityB. existenceC.
65、presentationD. population56. A. solvingB. facingC. emphasizingD. revealing57. A. longestB. widestC. latestD. biggest58. A. refusedB. boughtC. enteredD. paid59. A. compensateB. switchC. corruptD. impact60. A. volunteersB. employeesC. travelersD. enthusiasts第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入
66、适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。For a long time bats 61 (be) one of the most feared creatures in the animal kingdom. Many pop culture associations with them are 62 (relate) to vampire. Though these associations are completemisunderstandings, bats do have a dark side as a 63 (danger) disease v
67、ector (传播媒介). So there is goodreason to be exceptionally cautious if you come into contact with bats. However, the fact is 64 bats play a significant role in keeping a balanced ecosystem.Many organic farmers have learned about the benefits of 65 (have) bats nearby to help manage the amount of pests
68、that show up without pesticides. One brown bat about 66 size of a human thumb can consume about 600 mosquitoes and other unwanted insects within an hour. They make for a fantastic, almost essential 67 (add) to pest management on any farm.Even large government organizations have realized the economic
69、 benefits of bats. The United States Geological Survey estimates that bat contributions 68 pest management save the country at 69 (little) 3.7 billion dollars per year. Without them, we would likely experience a dramatic drop in foodproduction, which would eventually make 70 (it) way into our weekly
70、 grocery bills.第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 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。Its been two years when I
71、 joined the campus radio station. During this time, I had done several interviews. Every time I finish to writing an article, I am proud of myself for able to introduce my schoolmates to the things Ive seen. It was difficult at times, but when I saw my stories publish in our school newspaper, you kn
72、ew that it was something worth doing. My parents, teachers and schoolmates congratulated me on that I did. I felt happily when I shared a new story with them. The greatest thing about being the reporter is exchanging idea with others.第二节 （满分 25 分） 假定你是武汉市某高中学校学生会主席李华，为有效配合新型冠状病毒肺炎疫情防控，湖北省教育厅宣布延期开学，
73、请你写一封英文延期开学通知发布在校园网上。要点如下：1. 严禁学生假期到校。2. 进行远程教育、在线心理辅导。3. 如有调整，另行通知。 注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：心理的 psychological疫情 epidemic教育部 Ministry of Education长春市十一高中线上模拟答案15 CACBC 610 BACBA1115 ABCAB 1620 CCABA21-23. DBC24-27. CBBC28-31. BBCC32-35. CA DB36-40. C A B F G41-60. BCDA A ; CBDA C;A
74、DBCD; BCBDC61. have been62. related63. dangerous64.that65.having66. the67.addition68. to69.least70. its71. whensince72. hadhave73. 去掉 finish 后面的 to74. able 前being75. publishpublished76. youI77. thatwhat78. happilyhappy79. thea80. ideaideas参考例文：NOTICEPrevention and control of the novel coronavirus is
75、 the most important thing at present. According to the announcement of Ministry of Education, the new term opening date will be postponed/delayed. Maybe after March 20th. Before that, students are not allowed to go to school.Everyone is required to exercise regularly and keep healthy. Online educati
76、on, including online psychological guidance, will be provided during our absence from school.Please take it seriously. In case of any change, you will be kept informed ahead of time.The Students UnionFeb. 21st, 2020听力原文Text 1W: Welcome to Montanas Steakhouse. How are you doing today?M: Im doing well
77、, thank you. Ill have the New York Steak with a side salad instead of a baked potato, and a large Coke, please. (1)W: Coming right up, sir.Text 2W: Okay, I decided something. I want to be an actress. (2) I just love to tell stories and make people happy.M: Youre right about that. You have such a fun
78、 and lively attitude, and people listen to you. Youll be a great actress!Text 3M: Would you be unhappy if I left early tonight? I have a bad headache, and I have a job interview tomorrow.W: Oh, not at all. Id be stressed out if I were you. Dont worry about it. (3)M: Thanks. Enjoy your party.Text 4M:
79、 You look more beautiful in this white skirt than that yellow one.W: Thank you. I like the white one better. But how much will you charge me?M: It costs $100, but Id like to take off 30%, and thats it. (4)W: Tom, what are you doing in your room? Playing computer games? Dont you forget your promise?M
80、: Oh, no. This is not a real game. It only helps me remember new words. (5)Text 6M: Good morning!W: Good morning, Gavin. Did you sleep well last night?M: I fell asleep right away last night. I didnt wake up once, and I didnt have any bad dreams. W: Thats great news! But you still look worried. (6) W
81、hy?M: Just one more thing. A school called me this morning to see if I could teach a few classes this weekend. I dont know what to do.W: Do you have any other plans this weekend? (7)M: Im supposed to work on a paper thats due on Monday. (7)W: Try not to take on more than you can handle.M: Youre righ
82、t. I probably should just work on my paper. (7) Thanks!Text 7W: Tom, we are going on a fishing trip next week for six days. Do you think you could keep an eye on the house and feed the dog while were gone? (8)M: Of course, Lisa! (9) I owe you one for that time last year when I went hunting. W: It wa
83、s a pleasure! I love your puppy. She gets along with Sparky so well! (9) M: What are you all fishing for down there?W: Im not sure. But Jim really wants to catch a big fish. It has been a goal of his since his dad taught him how to fish in the deep ocean when he was 13. (10)M: I learned how to catch
84、 fish from watching a TV show called Bait and Rods. You should tell Jim to check it out before you guys leave.W: Sounds interesting. Ill let him know.Text 8W: I had no idea the countryside was so noisy. (11)M: Its usually very quiet in the North Carolina Mountains, Kathy. But this is the year of our
85、 seventeen-year bird calls.W: You mean its only noisy right now, for me? And it wont be like this again until 2034?M: Well, its not all summer long. They just come out when the weather gets cool, usually after a big storm. Theyll be quiet after four or five weeks. (12)W: Where do they go for the nex
86、t seventeen years?M: Oh, they live near the mountains for most of their lives. They just come down here to sing and do their special dances.W: It sounds like theyre in the sky. M: Well, theyre in the trees, mostly.W: This is terrible. Now I dont want to walk under any of the trees in this forest. Th
87、ere is probably bird waste everywhere.M: So, you dont have these in the city? I thought I heard them when I went to Atlanta, Georgia. W: Ive never heard anything like this before. California might not have them. (13)M: Maybe theyre just in the eastM: Did you catch the mouse yet? I know you wanted to
88、 get rid of it before your mom comes to stay with you.W: I didnt. Two weeks of planning, and nothing. My mom always wants the house to be clean. Idont want her to know I had a mouse here. (14) She would be so uncomfortable.M: Well, the traps usually work if you put peanut butter in them. You can tak
89、e the mouse out to a field and let it go.W: I bought some of those and tried the peanut butter, but it didnt really work. The mouse sure did love that peanut butter, though.M: Well, how about a trap that has glue on it? (15) You could still let it go later.W: I tried that, too, but I think this is a
90、 very small mouse. (16) It didnt weigh enough to get stuck.M: What are you going to do?W: Well, I have one day to catch it. If not, Ill have to think of a story to tell mom. Shes only here for seven days. Maybe I can start talking about how I lost my little pet mouse.Text 10Happy Laba Festival! The
91、Laba Festival is celebrated on the 8th day of the last month of the old Chinese calendar. This day is marked by eating a special porridge. At the oldest temple in Beijing, free Laba porridge is handed out. Although the weather is very cold, crowds of peoplehave come here to try it. (17) The two most
92、 important traditions associated with the Laba Festival are praying for personal well-being and eating Laba porridge. (18) The Laba Festival reminds people that Chinese New Year is just around the corner. The traditional recipe is a mix of8 things like rice, red beans, and nuts. (19) It takes about
93、8 hours to make. But the porridge in the temple here has many more, including fruit, seeds, and black beans. (17) Porridge used to be handed out to the poor during other periods in Chinese history. Though most people today are here for the experience, the act of sharing is still a powerful symbol of charity. (20) In ancient China, Chinese people offered gifts to their dead loved ones during the last month of the old calendar. This rich history is an important reason the tradition has been preserved in modern-day China.Stanley Lee, CCTV
