1、20212022学年高三第一学期期中试卷英语2021.11本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。()1. When does the conversation take place?A. At the beginning of a term.B. At the end of a term.C. During a
2、vacation.()2. What is the man doing now?A. Drinking a cup of tea. B. Washing clothes. C. Going to the bank.()3. Where was the computer used last week?A. In a lab. B. In a classroom. C. In a theater.()4. What is true about the woman?A. She likes math now.B. She is very good at English.C. She thinks t
3、he man is funny.()5. What does the woman mean?A. Her mother is a housewife.B. Only 10% of American mothers work.C. Most American mothers work.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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
4、。()6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A birthday party. B. A festival. C. A class reunion.()7. What does the woman decide to do?A. Stay with her family. B. Go to a party with the man. C. Go on vacation.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。()8. What does the woman think of earthquakes?A. She is used to them.
5、B. She is scared of them.C. She hasnt experienced any.()9. How strong was the earthquake that just happened?A. It was stronger than the one in 1989.B. At least 4.0 on the Richter scale.C. About 7.1 on the Richter scale.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。()10. Why was the man disappointed?A. China lost the match. B. C
6、hina did not play well.C. The other team made too many mistakes.()11. What did the woman enjoy most about the match?A. The passion of the sport.B. The skill of the players.C. The close score of the game.()12. What did the man say about Chinas womens team in the next Olympics?A. China will surely win
7、 a gold medal.B. China will definitely lose to good teams.C. China should hope for a bronze medal.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。()13. Why did the man stop the woman?A. To ask her for directions.B. To give her a ticket for speeding.C. To warn her about the kids in the street.()14. What was the speed limit where t
8、he woman was driving?A. 40 mph. B. 25 mph. C. 35 mph.()15. What will happen if the woman goes to traffic school?A. She wont have to pay a fine.B. She wont have to go to court.C. Her insurance wont become more expensive.()16. What do we know about school zones?A. There are sometimes children there ev
9、en on weekends.B. People are more likely to get tickets there.C. They are more dangerous than other areas.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。()17. What was the main focus of the study?A. How to eat chocolate without gaining weight.B. The health benefits of eating chocolate.C. The effects of eating chocolate on happi
10、ness.()18. Who reported the best results?A. People who ate no chocolate at all.B. People who ate a lot of chocolate every day.C. People who ate a moderate amount of chocolate every day.()19. What did the researchers say about the study?A. There is still a lot of work to be done.B. Milk chocolate was
11、 used in the experiment.C. Eating too much chocolate had no positive impact on health.()20. Who might appreciate this news report most?A. People who want to change their diet.B. People who exercise regularly.C. People who already eat chocolate fairly often.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)
12、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。ANEW: Thanks to the SNCF discount card, you will never pay more than 39 for a short trip, 59 for an intermediate trip and 79 for a long trip in Europe, in 2nd class on a direct TGV INOUI and INTERCITS train.Its time to pack your bag and explore the 4 corners of Franc
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16、t card?A. It costs you 79 for an intermediate trip ticket.B. It does not work for a firstclass ticket.C. Its validity starts from the date of buying.D. It allows you to return tickets at any time.()23. If a long trip ticket to London from Paris costs 200, then an adult with a discount card and his 1
17、0yearold son should pay _A. 400 B. 280 C. 159 D. 158BAn old man and his son were driving their donkey to a neighboring fair to sell him. They had not gone far when they met with a troop of women collected round a well, talking and laughing. “Look there，” cried one of them, “did you ever see such fel
18、lows, to be trudging along the road on foot when they might ride？” The old man hearing this, quickly made his son mount the donkey, and continued to walk along merrily by his side.Presently they came up to a group of old men in earnest debate. “There，” said one of them, “it proves what I was saying.
19、 What respect is shown to old age in these days? Do you see that idle lad riding while his old father has to walk? Get down, you young scapegrace, and let the old man rest his exhausted body.” Upon this the old man made his son dismount, and got up himself.In this manner they had not proceeded far w
20、hen they met a company of women and children：“Why, you lazy old fellow，” cried several tongues at once, “how can you ride upon the beast, while that poor little young man there can hardly keep pace by the side of you？” The Miller immediately took up his son behind him.They had now almost reached the
21、 town. “Pray, honest friend，” said a citizen, “is that donkey your own？”“Yes，” replied the old man. “O, one would not have thought so，” said the other, “by the way you load him. Why, you two fellows are better able to carry the poor beast than he you.” So, alighting(落地) with his son, they tied the l
22、egs of the donkey together and with the help of a pole struggled to carry him on their shoulders over a bridge near the entrance to the town.This entertaining sight brought the people in crowds to laugh at it, till the donkey, not liking the noise nor the strange handling that he was subject to, bro
23、ke the ropes that bound him and, falling off the pole, fell into the river.()24. Who actually caused the old mans loss?A. Himself. B. His son.C. The donkey. D. People who laughed at him.()25. In what logical order did the author arrange the events in his story?A. From negative to positive. B. From r
24、easonable to abnormal.C. From imaginary to factual. D. From realistic to ideal.()26. What main feeling does the donkey have in the process?A. excited B. relaxed C. confused D. worried()27. What lesson can we learn from this story?A. Too many cooks spoil the meat soup. B. Dont keep all your eggs in o
25、ne basketball.C. By trying to please everybody you can please nobody.D. Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.CAll melodies(旋律) and harmony in Western music is typically built from just 12 notes. Whether its a splendid symphony, flourishing concerto or your favourite west
26、ern pop songs, it will contain 12 familiar tonesand be based around familiar intervals(间隙) between these tonesto create the melodies we know and love today.Western music typically uses 12 notesC, D, E, F, G, A and B, plus five flats(降调) and equal sharps(升调) in between, which are: C sharp/D flat (the
27、yre the same note, just named differently), D sharp/E flat, F sharp/G flat, G sharp/A flat and A sharp/B flat.These 12 notes have typically been used to compose most of the Western music we listen to. The reasons music has landed on these specific notes can be summed up as a combination of convenien
28、ce, science and listener preferences.All sounds are the result of waves, and the frequency of waves determine the pitch(音高) of sounds we hear. Pitches or notes that sound high, for instance, have a high frequency. But when it comes to our familiar 12 notes, its not all about frequencyin fact, freque
29、ncy hasnt created this set of 12.We typically use just 12 notes in Western music because of the spacesor intervalsbetween the notes.Pieces of music are familiar entirely because of these intervals. Think of the childrens song Baa baa Black Sheepits still the same Baa baa Black sheep when you start o
30、n the note C as if you start on B, or indeed if its sung by a person with a deep, low voice as if its sung by a person with a very high voice. For performers and music theory experts, this is what transposing(转调) is.Talking about 12 notes in music generally applies to music from the West and from so
31、me other parts of the world, but certainly isnt an exhaustive system for all music. Arabic music had a 17tone scale. Indian classical music creates colour between notes far beyond the limited 12 notes. Indonesian gamelan also uses a different scale. And there are of course many, many more different
32、ways musicmakers have split the octave(八度音阶) up into different notes to create sensational melodies throughout human history.()28. Which of the following notes come between note C and note F sharp in correct order going upwards?A. C flat, C, D, E flat, E B. C sharp, D, D flat, E sharp, FC. C flat, C
33、, D, D sharp, E D. C sharp, D, D sharp, E, F()29. Why is the song Baa baa Black Sheep always the same whether you start on the note C or the note B?A. It is always sung by people with a deep voice and then a low voice.B. The frequency and pitch of note B and C are always the same.C. The intervals be
34、tween each of the 12 notes are always the same.D. It is always transposed by musicians between different notes.()30. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. 12 notes in music act better than a 17tone scale.B. Music varies in different areas around the world.C. Western music should borrow some w
35、ays from the world.D. The world should learn from western 12tone scale.()31. Whats the best title of this article?A. 12 Notes in Western Music B. Difference Between World MusicC. How can We Enjoy Western Music? D. Why is 12 Notes World Famous?DAshlee Thomas struggles are just one example of Instagra
36、ms potential “toxic” effect on teen girls, as highlighted in the congressional(国会的) testimony(证词) of Frances Haugen on Friday.“I believe Facebooks products harm children, encourage division and weaken our democracy，” said Haugen, a 37yearold former Facebook product manager who worked on civic integr
37、ity issues at the company.Facebooks own internal research, cited by Haugen, showed “13.5% of teen girls on Instagram (Instagram is owned by Facebook) say the platform makes thoughts of Suicide and Self Injury worse” and 17% say the platform makes “Eating Issues” such as anorexia(厌食症) worse.Its resea
38、rch also claimed Facebooks platforms “make body image issues worse for 1 in 3 teen girls.”“The companys leadership knows how to make Facebook and Instagram safer but wont make the necessary changes because they have put their profits before people，” Haugen said during her opening remarks. “Congressi
39、onal action is needed. They wont solve this crisis without your help.”Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took to the platform he built to defend the company against Haugens allegations(指控), saying in a 1，300word statement that the tech giants research on its impact on children was being misrepresented.“We
40、 care deeply about issues like safety, wellbeing and mental health，” Zuckerberg wrote.He added, “Many of the claims dont make any sense. If we wanted to ignore research, why would we create an industryleading research program to understand these important issues in the first place？”In a statement, F
41、acebook doubted the interpretation(解释) of the research and insisted the percentages are much lower. The company has also said it welcomes regulation.Still, those familiar with the workings of the tech world say it will take much more to save teens.“Their business models putting kids into these kinds
42、 of loops of engagement，” said Tristan Harris, cofounder of the Center for Humane Technology. “And thats what Im really worried about. that there isnt some quick fix to this thing. Its the intrinsic(固有的) nature of the product.”()32. What issue does this article mainly talk about?A. Facebooks develop
43、ment problems. B. Childrens poor eating habits.C. Facebooks possible harm on its users. D. Instagrams business model.()33. What does the underlined word “toxic” in the first paragraph most probably mean?A. poisonous B. immediate C. beneficial D. dramatic()34. What is the main conflict between France
44、s Haugen and Mark Zuckerberg?A. Whether there is a Facebook internal research.B. Whether the result of the internal research is true.C. Whether Facebook accepts regulation.D. Whether Facebook cares about its users.()35. What is the best structure of this passage?A. B. Part 1Paragraph 15Part 2Paragra
45、ph 69Part 3Paragraph 1011Part 1Paragraph 13Part 2Paragraph 49Part 3Paragraph 1011C. D. Part 1Paragraph 15Part 2Paragraph 68Part 3Paragraph 911Part 1Paragraph 12Part 2Paragraph 38Part 3Paragraph 911第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5 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。Either consciously or not, we spend
46、our lives continually gathering knowledge, information, “facts” which help define who we are. _36_Each fact learned, each skill acquired should have a purpose. We should not, therefore, waste our time learning facts by rote(死记硬背), simply to pass exams. But the training of the mind to remember crucia
47、l pieces of information and to exercise is a vital part of our personal development.We should not underestimate(低估) how much children can learn. In memorizing lines of poetry or play scripts, childrens minds are spongelike(海绵状). _37_ Properly engaged, the sky is the limit.In recent years, however, t
48、he Internet has given us pause to revisit the debate of skills versus knowledge and to look at what we need to commit to memory. No one would argue about the value of learning information by heart, but there is a lot more “knowledge” to choose from now and we have better tools by which to sort, gath
49、er and store knowledge. _38_ They lead us to focus instead on improving the technical and skills required to sort, prioritize and use the knowledge that lie therein. That fact, above all others, should be reflected in our schools.For decades, schools have been notorious(臭名昭著的) for teaching the same
50、topics or “facts”. _39_ I recently found my late fathers History exercise book with its notes copied from some authoritative tome(巨著)，but without any real explanation or analysis. Oxbow lakes were one favourite topic that my father learned about at school, that I learned about at school and then tau
51、ght to my pupils in turn. Why? Why oxbow lakes? Why nuclear physics and not nanotechnology(纳米技术)? How do we choose?That is our responsibility. _40_ The important questions, however, should always be: What specific skills and prior knowledge do our children need to make sense of facts? How well equip
52、ped are they already to analyze all of this extra information? And how do we change our teaching to achieve these very different outcomes? That is the challenge facing our schools.A. Nor should we place limits on what the brain can do. B. The Internet can be our memory and we should therefore entire
53、ly rely on it.C. At school, these facts are usually delivered to us to prepare us for jobs in the future.D. Teaching facts is as important in education as it ever was.E. Change, educational change, is slow indeed, in almost every subject.F. Wikipedia and Google have changed what we need to commit to
54、 memory.G. We should, however, also spend our time remembering facts.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。Rene Compean was no stranger to Angeles National Forest. But after adventuring along a new path last April, he was lost.As the day faded into dusk, f
55、ollowing hours of _41_ wandering, his concern turned to fear. The terrain(地形)was remote and _42_. Compean was unprepared for anything _43_ the twohour journey hed planned.Compean climbed to a spot, some 7，000 feet above sea level, where he found at least one bar of _44_. “SOS. My phone is going to d
56、ie. Im lost，” he texted a friend, attaching a photo showing _45_ he was. The shot showed his legs hanging over steep rocks. All Compean could do then was wait and _46_Sixty miles away in Ventura County, Ben Kuo was working at home when he read a tweet from the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department,
57、 showing an image of a mans legs. The sheriffs searchandrescue teams had spent the previous night _47_ looking for Compean, so they _48_ the photo to the public, hoping someone might know the location.Kuo _49_ looking for where photos are taken. When he saw the image of Compeans legs surrounded by r
58、ocks and greenery, he automatically pulled up a satellite map on his laptop. After _50_ the greenery with the satellite map, Kuo realized Compean had got to be on the south side because theres not really any green valleys on the north side. That finding _51_ his search, leading him to an area that _
59、52_ the terrain in the image. He crossreferenced the original photo with 3D images of the area from Google Earth. The locations _53_！ After spending 27 hours alone in the wilderness, Compean was saved!Compeans story probably would have ended very _54_ had a total stranger with strong satellite skill
60、s and a _55_ eye for detail not taken action.()41. A. accidental B. aimless C. awkward D. dynamic()42. A. rough B. familiar C. flat D. fragile()43. A. rather than B. better than C. more than D. less than()44. A. sign B. signature C. symbol D. signal()45. A. where B. how C. who D. what()46. A. call B
61、. hide C. sleep D. hope()47. A. unsuccessfully B. passionately C. absolutely D. deliberately()48. A. developed B. released C. published D. advertised()49. A. denied B. considered C. risked D. loved()50. A. combining B. comparing C. connecting D. contacting()51. A. launched B. postponed C. tightened
62、D. concluded()52. A. resembled B. bordered C. followed D. submitted()53. A. responded B. matched C. discovered D. exposed()54. A. differently B. fortunately C. surprisingly D. virtually()55. A. bright B. curious C. pure D. sharp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。The Colosseum, o
63、riginally known _56_ the Flavian Amphitheatre(圆形露天竞技场), is perhaps Romes most famous attraction and is one of the best things to see in Italy. It is a _57_(history) amphitheater, the largest ever built. _58_(date) back to 70 CE., it is one of the bestpreserved ruins from the Roman Empire. Stories sa
64、y the Colosseum was built to a practical design, with its 80 arched entrances _59_(allow) easy access to 55，000 audiences, who were seated according to rank.Between 7072 CE., the Colosseum was commissioned by Emperor Vespasian, _60_ aim was to gain popularity by staging deadly combats of gladiators(
65、角斗士) and wild animal for public viewing. These combats were attended by the poor, the rich, and frequently the emperor _61_(he). It _62_(complete) by his son, Titus, in 80 CE., with later improvements by Domitian.It was used continuously although the usage changed over the years. The Frangipani fami
66、ly _63_(apparent) turned the structure into a castle. By the beginning of the 20th century, nearly twothirds of it was destroyed from natural disasters and the _64_(remove) of materials. It wasnt until the 1990s that restorative efforts really began to turn the building around. This is also _65_ it
67、started to attract thousands of tourists worldwide.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)假如你是李华，校英语倶乐部兴趣小组成员，下周轮到你做演讲，请你以国旗为主题写一篇演讲稿，主要内容如下：1. 国旗所能代表的一个国家的信息；2. 从颜色、图案和意义等角度介绍五星红旗；3. 呼吁人们尊重国旗。注意： 1. 字数80左右；2. 可适当添加细节，行文连贯。Good morning, everyone! Its my honor to speak here. Today Id like to talk something
68、about our National flag._Thats all for today, thank you for listening!第二节读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。That December, with Christmas approaching, my mother was out at work when I let myself into her bedroom one afternoon in search of a safety pin. I took the key hidden under the ca
69、rpet, unlocked the door and stepped in. Standing against the wall was a big，black bicycle with balloon tires. I recognized it instantly. It was the same secondhand bike Id been admiring in a Baltimore Street shop window. Somehow my mother must have scraped together enough for a down payment and mean
70、t to surprise me with the bicycle on Christmas morning.I was deeply moved by the discovery and yet sickened by the knowledge that, bursting into her room like this, I had robbed her of the pleasure of seeing me astonished and delighted on Christmas day. I immediately backed out, put the key back in
71、its hiding place, and thought over what to do.I decided that between now and Christmas I must do absolutely nothing to reveal the slightest hint of my terrible knowledge. Nothing must deny her the happiness of seeing me completely amazed on Christmas day. I even started practicing my surprised face
72、in front of the mirror, testing exclamations of delight: “Wow！”“A bike with balloon tires! I dont believe it！”The day finally came when Christmas arrived. My mother woke me and my sister early in the morning. “Go see what Santa Claus brought to you.”注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。Heartbeat racin
73、g, I came out of my bedroom. _I was about to go into my room disappointedly with the shirt when my mom cried behind me, “Wait! Theres something in my bedroom I forgot all about.” _(听力及电子稿下载邮箱：zgk_001 密码：zGkzgk001)20212022学年高三第一学期期中试卷(常州)英语参考答案及听力材料第一部分15ACBAC610BAABC1115ACBBC1620ABCAC第二部分第一节2123DBC2
74、427ABCC2831DCBA3235CADA第二节3640CAFED第三部分第一节4145BACDA4650DABDB5155CABAD第二节56. as57. historic/historical58. Dating59. allowing60. whose61. himself62. was completed63. apparently64. removal65. when第四部分第一节Good_morning,_everyone!_Its_my_honor_to_speak_here._Today_Id_like_to_talk_something_about_our_Nation
75、al_flag.A national flag represents values, beliefs and culture of a country. Our national flag is no different. Red stands for the blood and lives of revolutionary martyrs, while the yellow color implies our bright future. The biggest star on the left symbolizes the communist party with four little
76、ones closely surrounding it. This fivestar pattern indicates the unity of all Chinese people.National flag is a symbol of our mother country. We should show our respect for it whenever and wherever we are. Thats_all_for_today,_thank_you_for_listening!第二节Heartbeat_racing,_I_came_out_of_my_bedroom. To
77、 my disappointment, only a few small brightly wrapped packages were lying under the Christmas tree. No bicycle. My heart sank as if being splashed by cold water. Slowly I opened my package, only to see a shirt lying inside. What I felt was bitter displeasure. What happened to my bicycle? I couldnt h
78、elp thinking my mom had found the bike just too expensive and eventually sent it back. I could feel tears welling up in my eyes as I clenched the shirt.I_was_about_to_go_into_my_room_disappointedly_with_the_shirt_when_my_mom_cried_behind_me,_“Wait!_Theres_something_in_my_bedroom_I_forgot_all_about.”
79、 She went to her room, and a moment later came back wheeling the big black bicycle with balloon tires. I didnt have to pretend the excitement and surprise as the bicycle came into my sight. I threw my arms around my mom and kissed her spontaneously. “Thank you mom! This is the best Christmas gift Iv
80、e ever had！” A brilliant grin bloomed on my moms face as she held me tightly. Hiding her pleasure of seeing my surprised face, she said, “All right now, its only a bicycle.” 听力材料Text 1M: Its strange being back in school.W: What do you mean?M: I think its tough to get used to studying, meeting new pe
81、ople, and taking notes again after being on vacation for so long.Text 2M: Hi. I am on the way to the bank near your house. Are you at home?W: Yeah, Im just doing laundry. Why dont you come by for a cup of tea?M: Okay, see you soon.Text 3M: Is it true that this computer can be used to design the back
82、ground scenery for plays?W: Oh, yes. We used it once last week in Class Five.Text 4W: What was your favorite subject in high school, Henry?M: I used to love math, but now I cant stand it. Im much more into English now.W: Thats so funny! I am just the opposite.Text 5M: Do you mean that both of your p
83、arents work?W: So what? Only 10% of American families have a traditional working father and a stayathome mother.Text 6M: I bought a pumpkin, and I am planning to make it into a lantern tomorrow.W: Oh, thats right. Halloween is coming!M: Yeah, the school is letting us use the gym for the Halloween pa
84、rty. I am so excited about it, but I have not decided what to wear this year. I dont want to wear a plain old vampire costume like last year. Have you decided what youre going to wear? You looked so great in that Cat Woman costume last year.W: Me? No, Im still not sure. Last years party was great, b
85、ut I will be at home with my family this year.Text 7M: Whoa! Did you just feel that earthquake?W: Yeah! It felt like a pretty big one!M: Ive never experienced an earthquake before. I have to admit that I was pretty scared just now.W: Ah! It was no big deal. That one was tiny compared to some of the
86、ones when I was a kid.M: What was the biggest one that you remember?W: Well, in 1989, there was a huge one. I think it measured 7.1 on the Richter scale. I remember the whole house shaking. Luckily, there wasnt much damage to our house, but some of my friends were left homeless.M: So how big do you
87、think this one was?W: Its hard to say. Usually if it feels strong, its at least a 4.0.Text 8M: Hey, did you see Chinas womens volleyball team on television last night?W: Yes, the game was so exciting! I usually watch basketball, but that was great last night!M: Definitely a good effort! If anything,
88、 I was disappointed that the other team didnt put up much of a fight. They made a lot of bad mistakes, and they always seemed to be hitting the ball out of bounds.W: I just enjoyed how China celebrated after every point they won. Volleyball seems so much more passionate compared to other sports.M: W
89、ell, their victory means they will compete in the Olympics next year, which was their goal. I just hope they can pick up at least a bronze medal.W: Bronze? You mean gold, right?M: Well, that would be great, but there are a couple of very strong teams that beat China in a recent competition.W: I saw
90、those matches they were extremely close! China can beat them next year for sure!M: Well see. I hope youre right. But you never know what will happen in sports.W: Exactly! They might surprise you! Then what will you say?M: Ha ha, OK, lets just wait and see.Text 9M: Madam, do you know how fast you wer
91、e going just now?W: Uh, well, no, I didnt think I was going that fast.M: This is a 25 mph zone, Madam. You see that school over there? You were going 35 mph.W: But today is Sunday, sir. There is no school today.M: That doesnt matter, Madam. There are signs that say what the speed limit is. Besides,
92、children often come to school on the weekends to play sports. You see all those kids over there? What if you hit one of them by accident?W: Im sorry, officer, I wont do it again. Could you please let me off with a warning?M: Im afraid I cant do that, Madam. In school zones, Im required to give ticke
93、ts to all drivers who break the rules. Its the law in this county.W: Oh, dear! What is this going to cost me?M: I dont know, Madam. Usually, these things can be taken care of for less than $100. Now please sign here at the bottom.W: OK. is that all?M: One more thing, if you go to traffic school, you
94、r insurance wont go up. Have you been to traffic school before, Madam?W: No, I havent.M: There are many cheap options online. Its definitely better than paying more for insurance.W: OK, thank you.M: My pleasure.Text 10And now for todays health news. A new study conducted at the University of Pennsyl
95、vania suggests that eating chocolate every day might actually be good for you. Researchers gave people different amounts of chocolate, from none at all to several servings, every day for six weeks and measured their blood pressure, body fat, and emotional condition. What they found may surprise you.
96、 It turns out that eating a small amount of chocolate every day is better than eating none at all! People who ate a small amount of chocolate regularly had lower blood pressure and reported feeling happier than people who didnt eat any chocolate. Eating a lot of chocolate every day resulted in incre
97、ased weight gain and higher blood pressure, but it actually had a positive impact on mood. The scientists were quick to point out that the chocolate under investigation was dark chocolate, which has less fat, less sugar, and fewer calories than milk chocolate. They also said that adding chocolate to ones diet should be combined with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise. Although the researchers said that there is still a lot of work to be done in this field, the initial findings are no doubt great news for all you chocolate lovers out there！
