1、江苏省启东市吕四中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期第一次质量抽测试题考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 选择题部分第一部分: 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。1. Who is the man looking for? A. Tami. B. Dr. Maxwell.C. Alison Simpson. 2. What will the woman probably do? A. Call the airline soon. B. Stay
2、 at home for a while. C. Leave for the airport before lunch. 3. What does the man think of his current book? A. Its exciting.B. Its relaxing.C. Its long.4. When does the man hope to see the woman? A. This afternoon.B. Tomorrow night.C. Tomorrow afternoon.5. What does the man mean? A. He didnt put in
3、 any sugar. B. He added some natural flavors. C. He also thinks the coffee tastes strange.第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段对话，回答第6至7题。6. Why is the woman upset? A. Her order isnt ready yet.B. The m
4、an forgot her order.C. Some guests will be late.7. At what time will the wedding start? A. 10:00. B. 10:30.C. 12:00.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Who lived in Los Angeles? A. The womans aunt and uncle.B. The mans grandparents.C. The womans parents.9. What will the speakers do next? A. Have a picnic.B. Go hiking
5、. C. Try to catch some fish.听第8段材料。回答第10至12题。10. What did the man study in college? A. Art history.B. Medicine. C. Business.11. How do the speakers know each other? A. Theyre neighbors. B. Theyre salesman and customer.C. Theyre teacher and student.12. What is the mans advice for the woman? A. Doing
6、what her father suggests.B. Exploring all the possibilities.C. Making a decision as early as possible.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How does the woman want to pay? A. In cash.B. By credit card.C. With her smartphone.14. What does the man think of PayPal? A. It is free.B. It is popular. C. It isnt very fast.1
7、5. Where is Venmo accepted? A. At many small shops.B. At most large stores.C. At a lot of restaurants.16. What does the woman offer to do for the man? A. Download the app. B. Send him an invitation.C. Lend him some money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the weather probably like? A. Hot.B. Dry.C. Rainy
8、.18. Where did Matt begin his journey? A. In England.B. In California.C. In Hawaii.19. How many hours was Matts longest flight? A. Fourteen hours. B. Sixteen hours.C. Sixteen and a half hours.20. What will Matt do next? A. Interview someone. B. Share his experiences. C. Plan on another journey.第二部分:
9、 阅读理解(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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A.Tired of your winter break? Here comes a list of best sellers on A.Born a Crime by Noah TrevorBorn a Crime is the story of a naughty young boy in South Africa, who grows into a restless young man, the author of
10、 the book, as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young mans relationship with his fearless and religious mother. “Dont cry, Trevor. Trevor, listen. Listen to me. Listen.” “My child, you must look on the bright side.” It was Moth
11、ers faith and positive attitude that shaped the young man.How It Feels to Float by Helaia FoxIf youre looking for a moving story that explores themes of mental illness, grief (悲痛), and love, pick up a copy of How It Feels to Float and follow Biz as she comes of age. This moving novel will stay with
12、you long after you finish reading it.Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. MeManus Put on your crime-solving cap and get swept away in this thriller about a girl, a boy, and a string of unsolved murders. As threats and clues pile up, youll be burning the midnight oil trying to finish the book before daw
13、n.Dune by Frank Herbert If the Star Wars movies have made you fall in love with the space opera, eventually youre going to read Frank Herberts most famous creation. The story of centuries-old political plotting about warring factions (派系) battling over control of the extremely valuable planet Arraki
14、s is a classic and remains a wonderful introduction to the larger, more complex world of science fiction just beyond the Star Wars trilogies.21. Which books are about growth?A. How It Feels to Float and Two Can Keep a Secret. B.Born a Crime and How It Feels to Float.C. Two Can Keep a Secret and Dune
15、. D.How It Feels to Float and Dune.22. What is Two Can Keep a Secret mainly about?A.Challenges of growing up. B.A girls space adventures.C.The murders remaining to be settled. D.Battling for control of another planet.23. What kind of book is Dune?A. A love story. B. A science-fiction story. C. A fai
16、ry tale. D. An autobiography.BIntelligent people are more likely to trust others, while those who score lower on measures of intelligence are less likely to do so. Oxford university researchers based their findings on an analysis of the General Social Survey.The authors say one explanation could be
17、that more intelligent individuals are better at judging characters and may spend more time building relationships with people they can trust. Another reason could be that smarter people are better at weighing up situations and assessing whether or not the other person will keep his or her side of a
18、bargain.“Intelligence is shown to be linked with trusting others,” said the studys lead author, Noah Carl of Oxford University. “This finding supports what other researchers have argued, namely that being a good judge of characters is a distinct part of human intelligence.”In addition, the study sho
19、ws that individuals who are more trusting are also happier with their lives and have higher levels of physical health. The Oxford researchers found, however, that the links between trust and health, and between trust and happiness, are not explained by intelligence.The findings confirmed that trust
20、is a valuable resource for an individual, and is not simply a measure of intelligence. The authors say the research is significant because the study of social trust could have far-reaching implications for public welfare, as social trust contributes to the success of important social institutions, s
21、uch as welfare systems and financial markets.According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, trust is in increasingly short supply in the current generation. This decline threatens world leaders ability to handle some of todays key challenges like global warming, and the pol
22、itical systems. There are good reasons to think that governments should try to develop more trust in society. “Distrust usually causes friction in personal relationships, careers and politics among people,” says Stephen Covey. Although the majority of people say that trust can never be restored once
23、 its broken, Stephen feels it can be brought back. “Its not easy, and it takes time, but you do it through your behavior, not just things you say.”22. It can be concluded from the analysis of the General Social Survey that _.A. intelligent individuals spend less time on interpersonal relationshipsB.
24、 judgment of characters determines the level of intelligenceC. intelligence accounts for the connection between trust and healthD. intelligent people tend to show more trust in others23. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A. make the best of a situation. B. stick to ones pr
25、omise as agreed.C. figure out the true value of a bargain. D. make an assessment of a deal24. According to the research, higher level of social trust is _.A. a contributing factor to successful public institutions B. a basic step to deal with global warmingC. a decisive basis for stable political sy
26、stems D. a complete solution to interpersonal conflicts25. When it comes to rebuilding trust, Stephen is most likely to agree that _.A. behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image B. actions always speak louder than wordsC .behavior is largely determined by mind D. action is the proper fr
27、uit of knowledgeCAir pollution may be causing baldness,scientists have shown for the first time.A new study found that fine particulate matter emitted by cars would damage the skin that holds hair follicles(毛囊）in place.A series of laboratory tests on human cells showed that levels of the crucial pro
28、teins needed for hair to grow and be retained decreased when they were exposed to pollution particles.While there is a growing body of evidence showing how these tiny particles can damage internal health,including by entering the bloodstream through the lungs,this is the first to demonstrate such a
29、risk to the surface of the body.The study was conducted by exposing cells from the human follicle dermal papilla cells(HFDPCs),to various concentrations of PM10-like dust and diesel particles(柴油颗粒）After 24 hours the researchers performed a process,known as western blotting,to detect the levels of sp
30、ecific proteins in the cells.The results showed that the presence of PM10 and diesel particles decreased levels of B-catenin, the protein responsible for hair growth.The study also revealed that the levels of three other proteins-cyclin D1,cyclin E and CDK2,which are responsible for hair growth and
31、hair retention,were decreased by PM10-like dust and diesel particles in adose-dependentmanner.Dr Hyuk Chul Kwon,who led the study at the Future Science Research Centre,said,While the link between air pollution and serious diseases such as cancer and lung diseases is well established, there is little
32、-to-no research on the effect of particulate matter exposure on the human skin and hair in particular.Our research explains the mode of action of air pollutants on HFDPCs,showing how the most common air pollutants lead to hair loss.Sources of PM include the burning of fossil fuels-petrol and diesel,
33、as well as other solid fuels,and other industrial activities such as building,mining and the manufacturing of building materials like bricks.While it is difficult to escape from the surrounding pollution,limiting the time for walking in busy streets,especially during rush hour,should help reduce exp
34、osure,said Dr Kwon.If you are exercising outdoors,try to do so in areas that are less polluted and do not spend too much time waiting at traffic hot spots such as traffic lights.28.What did the new study find?A.Air pollution can do great harm to our lungs.B.The color of our skin can be influenced by
35、 air pollution.C.Serious air pollution can probably prevent hair from growing.D.Air pollution can affect hair growth by entering the bloodstream.29.What is western blotting used to do?A.To discover the protein helpful for hair growth. B.To show the protein contents in the cells.C.To compare differen
36、t proteins in the cells. D.To analyze the composition of hair cells.30.What can we learn from Dr Hyuk Chul Kwons words?A.His new research is superior to previous research.B.The research he conducted is really of great importance.C.The results of his new research need to be further improved.D.A link
37、between air pollution and diseases needs to be established.31.What does Dr Kwon advise us to do?A.To do as much exercise as possible. B.To take action to reduce air pollution.C.To avoid being exposed to air pollution. D.To take public transport to avoid traffic jams.DIf youve visited a museum, youve
38、 seen it. Maybe youve even done it taken a picture of yourself with a piece of art. Perhaps its because you love the painting or sculpture, or maybe it was just a famous piece of art and you wanted to share with the world that youd seen it in person. But the majority of museums ban（禁止） photography a
39、t the museum.The reasons for banning photography differ. Some museums have pieces lent to them that arent allowed to be photographed according to the owners wishes, like most of the exhibits at The Tate in London. Others are concerned about what camera flashes will do to the art; bright lights can d
40、amage certain paints. Some want to preserve a certain atmosphere. Sir John Soanes Museum,a small museum in London, states that it bans photography to “maintain the unique, magical atmosphere insides”.For other museums the “no photography” rule is based on observed behavior that seems to fly against
41、the idea of what the museum is for: “Personally, what Ive noticed is that people spend more time taking pictures than looking at pieces of art,” said Benoit Parayre, the director of communications at the Center Pompidou in Paris. “They take a picture, and dont even stop in front of the paintings. ”F
42、or most museums. its purely practical. “People taking selfies（自拍）are more concerned with getting their shot than paying attention to where their bodies are. some nearly backing into objects,” complained Heidi Rosenau. the Fricks communication director. Whats worse, in a busy museum, people taking ph
43、otos with the art causes traffic-flow issues. Sure, some people only take a quick shot, but we all have a friend or two who spends minutes getting the “perfect” photo-now just imagine them in a museum blocking people from seeing famous works of art that theyve spent time and money to come and see.A
44、selfie can be fun and harmless, but it can also be rude and get in the way of other peoples experiences.32.What do we learn from the first paragraph?A.Visitors can copy a famous piece of art. B.Taking pictures is not allowed in most museums.C.Most visitors carry cameras in the museum. D.Most exhibit
45、s of art are borrowed from others33Sir John Soanes Museum bans photography with the purpose of _.A.ensuring safety B.preserving art works C.keeping order D.maintaining an atmosphere34Heidi Rosenau thinks that _.A.selfie-takers may damage the exhibits B.selfie-takers may inspire other visitorsC.selfi
46、e-takers may steal the piece D.selfie-takers can better enjoy art35Which of the following is the writers viewpoint?A.A harmless selfie should be allowed in all museums. B.Some museums can be open to a selfie.C.A selfie should be banned in museums D.A selfie can be dangerous in museums.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.
47、5分，满分12.5分）We all have to make decisions all the time, and we have an abundance of choices, ranging from tiny issues to vital ones. Unfortunately, people often find it hard to make decisions. 36 If you would like to improve your skill of decisionmaking, here are four suggestions for you.Dont expect
48、to have it all. 37 You cant order every delicious dish on the menu. And there will be paths not taken, careers not chosen, to name a few. You can imagine some “what if” situations if you must, but do not let them take up too much space in your brain. 38 Its often good to think through your decisions
49、. But dont overdo it. Research can reach a point where returns begin to reduce, which makes it confusing more than clarifying. Many good decisions can be made based as much on intuition (直觉)as on careful assessment of endless data.Dont delay making decisions.Yes, there is a time to put off making a
50、decision. Perhaps you need more information. 39 Or its likely that you wait for a less stressful time. Just dont wait so long that the decision is made by your own indecisiveness.Dont be hard on yourself.You decide to go on a voyage. You choose an expensive liner. Everything should work out just rig
51、ht. Only you didnt expect a bug that ran around on the ship, making you and your family sick for five days. 40 But please remember it is unavoidable sometimes.A.Decisions force us to close the door on other possibilities.B.That means the skill of good decisionmaking counts a lot.C.Dont count on emot
52、ion to make decisions.D.You may regret making such a stupid decision.E.Maybe you wish to consult with your advisor.F.Dont spend too much time thinking.G.It is an important source of information.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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的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。Jan Tchamani, an En
53、glish teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself 41 at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less 42 . She could listen to music, watch fi
54、lms and 43 the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get 44 and advice from others. She realized that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the 45 that exists between people. She was so 46 by the people she met online that
55、 she decided to start an IT club to teach 47 people how to use computers and the Internet. Many people have been 48 by the club. A 59-year-old man learned how to 49 work online and found a great job. A 61-year-old woman living alone has started a small online company which has become quite 50 .Jan h
56、as started taking online classes to learn more about using the Internet to make society 51 . She believes that its important to 52 the digital divide and make sure that everyone has 53 to the Internet and knows how to use new 54 . Her next goal is to start a charity 55 to raise money for children in
57、 poor countries.41.A. happyB. stuck C. free D. working 42.A. lonelyB. special C. healthy D. useful 43.A. changeB. forget C. visit D. explore44.A. moneyB. support C. trust D. honor45.A. relationshipB. power C. distance D. friendship46.A. surprisedB. forced C. inspired D. attracted 47.A. olderB. disab
58、led C. smart D. warm-hearted48.A. touched B. helped C. praised D. organized 49.A. pay forB. struggle with C. apply for D. engage in 50.A. successfulB. complicated C. challenging D. ordinary51.A. seriousB. better C. peaceful D. easier52.A. findB. improve C. break D. bridge53.A. appealB. target C. str
59、ategy D. access54.A. technologyB. computer C. regulation D. entrance 55.A. website B. school C. party D. hospital 非选择题部分第二节（共10小题；每小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。Harrys parents love him very much and expect he can become _56_ (success)So they often tell him just to study hard while the
60、y do everything else for their eighteen-year-old son.Once Harrys father _57_ (send) to London on business. He would stay there for half a year. Before _58_ (leave)，he told his wife to take good care of their son. The woman had to get up earlier and did all _59_ her husband did before. Then two month
61、s later the _60_ (exhaust) woman was ill in bed. Now Harry was _61_ helpless that he had to do as his mother told him.Yesterday Harrys mother told him to buy a new pair of shoes and suggested a shoe pattern. _62_ the help of a policeman，Harry wouldnt have found the shop. The shopkeeper was friendly
62、and offered various shoes to him. When he was trying on a pair，he _63_ (sudden) remembered something and _64_ (take) them off. The man was surprised and asked，“Whats _65_ matter，young man？” “Im sorry. I have left the shoe pattern at home.第四部分：写作(共三节，满分40分)第一节单词拼写(共10小题；每小0.5分，满分5分）66.He was delighte
63、d to hear that this youngest son got a_ to Peking University.67.Hotel a_ is included in the price of your holiday.68. I think it is d_ that theyre closing the local hospital.69.They are looking for someone with a sense of c_ to the job.70. The average o_ of the factory is 30 cars a week.71.The adver
64、tisement is _(推测，打算) to attract the attention of housewives.72.It is obvious that we have to adapt to the _(变化)weather.73.This is one of the most impressive _(建筑) Ive seen on the trip.74.Many _(过路人)are willing to help people in need.75.The _(共识)of most people is that the music is very good.第二节 应用文（满
65、分15分）76. 假定你是李华，想邀请你的外Mr. Black参加你校美食社团（Food Club）为外籍教师 和学生组织的活动。请你用英语给他写一封邀请信，内容包括：1.活动的时间和地点；2.活动的内容（教参与者包饺子等）；3.活动的意义。注意:1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Mr. Black,_第三节 故事续写(满分20分)77. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一片完整的短文。Jack couldnt believe it when he saw them. The trainers (运动鞋) were on to
66、p of a cardboard box, next to a pile of rubbish bins. And they look really good and brand new. He peered inside the trainers and found they were just his size. Jack cried out, “Why would anyone throw them away?” Anna shrugged. Anna was his best friend, but Jack didnt expect her to understand. She kn
67、ew that he liked running and she even helped by timing him when he ran around the park. But Jack didnt just like running-he was crazy about it.He unzipped his school bag and put the trainers into his bag. “Its the Area Cross-Country Championships in two weeks,” he said. “Ill never do well in my worm
68、 old trainers. These will give me a chance.”Anna nodded. She knew how important the Championships were to Jack. Five runners were selected from each school in the area. Jack hadnt been chosen, but then one of the runners had gone to hospital. So they picked Jack to be his replacement in the race. Ja
69、ck knew he had no chance of beating Beadle, the best runner in the school. However, he would be happy if he just did okay in the race-he didnt want to let himself down.Much to their surprise, something unusual happened when Jack put on the trainers. Usually Jack set out at a light jog at first when
70、he practised running. But this time he reached top speed straight away. He didnt plan it-it just happened. It felt as if he was running on air. He zoomed round the park and kept picking up sped. In fact he just had to relax and the trainers did the running. However, Anna felt really upset. She knew
71、no pair of normal trainers could make such a difference. Anna shook her head, “You shouldnt wear them in the race. It wont be YOU who wins, will it? Anyone could win if they wore those trainers.” But Jack wouldnt listen. “I wont give them up. These trainers are my only chance to win that Championshi
72、p. I dont need your help!” he shouted. With that he turned and ran off like a speeding train.注意：1、读写词数应为150左右；2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。He was even faster with each practice, but he didnt feel happy. _I was time for the big race and the organizer called the runners to the starting line._2020-2021学年第二学期高二第
73、一次学业质量监测英语参考答案听力：(满分30分，每题1.5分)1-5 CBABA 6-10 ACABC 11-15 ABCCA 16-20 BCBCB阅读：(满分50分，每题2.5分)21-23BCB 24-27 DBAB 28-31CBBC 32-35 BDAC 36-40 BAFED完形： (满分15分，每题1分) 41-45 BADBC 46-50 CABCA51-55 BDDAA语法填空：(满分15分，每题1.5分)56. successful57.was sent 58. leaving 59. that 60. exhausted 61. so 62. Without 63. su
74、ddenly64.took65. the写作：单词拼写：(满分5分，每题0.5分)66.admitted 67.accommodation 68.disgusting mitment 70.output71.calculated 72.changeable 73.architectures 74.passers-by 75.consensus第二节(满分15分)Dear Mr. Black,Im a student of yours in Grade Three. And Im writing to invite you to take part in the activity of the
75、Food Club in our school.The activity is going to be held at 9: 00 a m. on Sunday morning in the meeting room of the Food Club, whose aim is to introduce traditional Chinese food as well as Chinese culture to foreign teachers and students in our school. All the participants will earn to make several
76、kinds of dumplings under some Chinese cooks guidance. And later we will enjoy the dumplings made by ourselves.Please join us and enjoy delicious dumplings together with us! Im looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua 第三节 (满分20分)He was even faster with each practice, but he didnt feel happy. No dou
77、bt he would win the championship with the trainers. However, a lingering uncertainty made him upset. Annas words echoed in his mind, “It wont prove anything.” He came to realize that it wouldnt mean anything to win by using the trainers. So he made up his mind to run the race in his old trainers. Wi
78、th great sincerity, he shared his decision with Anna and apologized to her.It was time for the big race and the organizer called the runners to the starting line. The moment the whistle blew, all the runners set of at full speed. After the first two laps, Jacks legs ached and his breath burned in hi
79、s lungs. Just then he heard a cheer from Anna, which gave him an extra burst of energy. With dogged determination, he passed the finish and ended up in tenth place. He felt as proud as an Olympic hero. To his understanding, the essence of the sports was not winning but finding a better self. (150 wo
80、rds).听力原文：Text 1W: Hello, this is Dr. Maxwells office. My name is Tami. How may I direct your call?M: Id like to speak with Alison Simpson, please. (1) Shes a nurse there, but I believe shes on her break now. Its about our son Jimmy.Text 2M: What time is your flight today?W: Well, it was supposed to
81、 leave at 2:15 p.m., but the airline just called and told me it was delayed until 7:15 p.m. At least this way, I can take my time and have lunch at home. (2)Text 3W: You like reading a lot, dont you?M: Yeah, I find it very relaxing. The one Im reading now is really exciting. (3)W: Its that good, huh
82、?M: Oh, yeah. Ever since I started reading it, I havent been able to put it down.Text 4W: Im sorry to call so early, but I wanted to let you know Ive come down with something and wont be able to come into work today. I should be fine by tomorrow afternoon.M: No problem. Were having an office party t
83、omorrow night, so I hope youre well enough to come! (4)Text 5W: Bradley, this coffee tastes a little strange. What did you put in it?M: Its actually what I didnt put in it, Rachel! We consume way too much sweet stuff these days. (5) Its time for us to get back to natural flavors, dont you think?Text
84、 6W: Im here to pick up the flowers for Anna. M: Im sorry, but those wont be ready for another two hours. (6)W: Shes getting married in two hours! I need time to bring them back so that I can set them up before the guests come. (6) (7)M: We havent even started putting them together yet. We told you
85、on the phone theyd be ready by noon. Its only 10:00. (7)W: Is there another flower company that can deliver them in the next thirty minutes?M: I doubt it. Flower companies dont normally do rush orders.Text 7W: Its nice and quiet out here in the countryside. M: My grandpa used to take me fishing here
86、 when I was five.W: My parents never took me anywhere when I was little. I guess we went to Los Angeles to visit my aunt and uncle a few times when I was in sixth and seventh grade. (8) But other than that, we just stayed at home.M: Its important to slow down and breathe some fresh air once in a whi
87、le.W: Absolutely. So, whats the plan for the rest of the day?M: I figured we could go hiking and then have a picnic on the top of the hill.(9)W: Awesome! (9)Text 8M: So, what do you want to study when you go to college, Megan?W: Im not sure, Mr. Sanders. My dad would be excited if I studied medicine
88、, but that sounds too difficult. Ive always been interested in art, but Im not sure if I want to be a professional artist. M: Well, you could study art history. That was my wifes major, you know.W: Really? What did you major in?M: Oh, I always wanted to be a businessman, so thats what I did in colle
89、ge. (10) Its not for everyone, but I liked it. I wish I had taken some other classes, though. If you have a chance to learn about a bunch of different things and then make a decision, I think that would be your best bet. (12)W: Thats good advice, Mr. Sanders. Thanks!M: My pleasure. If you want to ta
90、lk more, come next door anytime you want. (11)W: I sure will. Thank you!Text 9 M: OK, your bill comes to thirty-six dollars. W: Well, I never carry cash on me anymore. Can I just Venmo it to you?(13)M: What does that mean?W: Venmo is an app that you download for your smartphone.(13) It connects to y
91、our bank or a credit card, and you can transfer money to other people in about ten seconds.M: What? Thats fast! Ive used PayPal before, but it sometimes takes several minutes for the transfer to be completed. (14)Plus, they charge you a fee for sending the money.W: Venmo is free if you use a checkin
92、g account. But if you use a credit card, I think they charge you a small fee. M: Thats cool. I never use my credit card, anyway. So, what can I do with the money once its there? Can I use Venmo at stores?W: You still cant use it at most restaurants and big chain stores, but a lot of smaller shops ac
93、cept it. (15) Its getting more popular all the time.M: All right, how can I sign up for Venmo?W: Download the app from the App Store, and Ill email you an invitation to join. (16)Text 10 Good morning! Im Samuel Davis, and this is the ten oclock news report. I hope everyone is having a fine Monday mo
94、rning. Its getting pretty wet out there, so grab an umbrella and stay dry! (17) Im here today with Matt Miller, who has completed his 29,000-mile journey in just six weeks, with a total of 180 hours in flight. Beginning in California, he made twenty-five stops in fourteen different countries includi
95、ng England, Italy, Greece, Egypt, and Thailand. (18) His final trip was a sixteen-hour flight from Hawaii back to California, just half an hour less than his longest flight from Samoa to Hawaii. (19) Born in South Dakota, Matt is a freshman at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has said that
96、 as a child he was scared of flying. All of that changed when he received his pilot license at just seventeen. After that, he only spent a few years planning everything out before beginning his journey around the world. Matt is here with us today for an interview. Welcome Matt! First, why dont you tell all our listeners about the craziest thing you saw during your adventure? (20)
