1、2020学年第二学期高中发展共同体期中联考高一英语试题卷（2021.05）本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）。第I卷1至8页，第卷8至10页。第I卷注意事项：1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30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。
2、1. What do the speakers need to buy?A. Bacon and potatoes. B. Onions and bacon. C. Onions and tomatoes. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a hospital. B. On the phone. C. At a restaurant. 3. How does the woman like her job?A. Its boring. B. Its annoying. C. Its challenging. 4.
3、Where does the woman suggest going?A. Switzerland. B. England. C. America. 5. What time does the health program begin?A. 8：30. B. 7：00. C. 9：25. 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. What will the we
4、ather be like today?A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy. 7. Which season does the man like best?A. Fall. B. Spring. C. Winter. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man think of golf?A. A little boring. B. Very difficult. C. Quite relaxing. 9. How often does the woman play golf?A. Once a week. B. Every day. C.
5、Twice a month. 10. Where will the speakers meet next Sunday?A. At the public park. B. In a school. C. At the club. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How does the man learn new words?A. By listening to the tapes. B. By making study cards. C. By writing them on the notebook. 12. What accent is the man used to?A. A
6、n Australian accent. B. A British accent. C. An American accent. 13. Who is the man probably talking to?A. His mother. B. His teacher. C. His new friend. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates. 15. How long does Lis
7、as family usually spend visiting friends?A. Two days. B. Three days. C. Four days. 16. What did the man do after New Years Eve this year?A. He visited some of his friends. B. He stayed at home with his family. C. He went to his grandmas hometown. 17. How did the woman spend her holiday this year?A.
8、She came to her brothers place. B. She drove through the countryside. C. She went skiing in the mountains. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Which color is often used in flags?A. Blue. B. Red. C. Green. 19. Why does the speaker mention the United Nations flag?A. To show how important the United Nations is. B. T
9、o show which color means peace. C. To show how many colors are on it. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. A research on different colors. B. The colors often used in national flags. C. The difference between different national flags. 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2. 5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每
10、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。AIn a world with so many countries, religions, tribes and customs, it is impossible for everyone to like everything. While we have come a long way since civilization began, some communities are stuck with age-old traditions. Famadihana-dance with the deadA funeral
11、（葬礼）tradition followed by the Malagasy tribe in Madagascar, people dance with dead bodies as part of the Famadihana custom. After bringing bodies of ancestors from their burial place, they re-wrap them in fresh cloth and dance around the tomb to live music. The ritual is followed once in seven years
12、, but has been in the decline. Venezuela-dont show up on timeVenezuela are just like Indians! Reaching on time is considered rude in Venezuela and it is recommended to reach at least 15 minutes later than the scheduled time. Guests who reach on time are looked down upon as being too eager and greedy
13、. Well, Venezuela should take some cue from Indians!India-throw the baby for good luckThis custom is mostly followed in Karnataka where newborn babies are thrown off the 50-feet high above Sri Santeswar temple. The babies are obviously caught by the family in a cloth. Couples who are blessed with a
14、baby take a vow at the temple following this 500-year-old tradition, which is believed to bring good luck to the babies. Scotland-just blacken the brideHaving some fun before the wedding is great, but this pre-wedding custom in Scotland doesnt seem to have a lot of fun for the bride. The custom invo
15、lves throwing eggs, spoilt milk and basically, all things disgusting at her. The blackened bride is then taken around the town. The custom is a metaphor for the tough life that the bride might have to go through after the wedding. The tradition prepares her for the new chapter as after going through
16、 this, all marital（婚姻的）problems will look tiny. 21. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “ritual”?A. Tradition. B. Manner. C. Culture. D. Belief. 22. What would be considered impolite according to the text?A. Dancing with the dead in Famadihana. B. Showing up on ti
17、me in Venezuela. C. Throwing the baby for good luck in India. D. Blackening the bride in Scotland. 23. Why is there the custom-blacken the bride in Scotland?A. To disguise the bride. B. To pray for the good luck for the bride. C. To show the hardship of marriage to the bride. D. To get the bride rea
18、dy for the may-be-hard marriage life. BAll the worlds a stage. William Shakespeare wrote. More than 400 years later, stages around the world still show Shakespeares plays. But who is William Shakespeare? And what makes his plays so great?William Shakespeare was born in 1564, in Stratford-on-Avon, a
19、small town in England. He went to a local school as a boy. When he was 18, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. Within three years, they had three children. But Shakespeare wanted more from life; he longed to be in the theatre. Shakespeare joined a travelling acting company. His family stayed in Strat
20、ford. The acting group went from town to town performing plays. During that time, Shakespeare began writing his own plays and poems. By 1594, Shakespeare owned part of the company. In 1599, Shakespeares company opened the Globe Theatre, a huge circle with a stage and balconies. Royalty and other ric
21、h people sat in the balconies. Common folks crowded into an open courtyard in front of the stage. Although Shakespeares theatre looked like other theatres of his time, his plays were different. Unlike many plays written before, in Shakespeares plays characters behave like real people. They have good
22、 qualities, and they have weaknesses. Some of Shakespeares plays are tragedies-serious stories in which sad things happen. But the way Shakespeare wrote has allowed audiences to understand characters problems. In the play Romeo and Juliet, terrible things happen to the young lovers whose families ha
23、te each other. Shakespeares plays make people laugh, too. In A Midsummer Nights Dream, fairies fool with humans romances, creating some funny scenes. The language in Shakespeares plays sounds strange to our modern ears. But people spoke differently 400 years ago. One reason that his language sounds
24、different is Shakespeares fondness for rhyme. And even when the words dont rhyme, they have a rhythm, or beat. Shakespeare was an artist, and words were his medium. He played with words until he got them to say just the right thing. And if existing words werent right, Shakespeare made up new ones. B
25、efore his death in 1616, Shakespeare had written 37 plays and more than 100 poems. Many are still favourites today; some have been made into movies. Audience love listening to Shakespeares beautiful language. And they still identify with his characters problems and their emotions. 24. Why did Willia
26、m Shakespeare join a travelling acting company after marriage?A. He longed to be popular. B. He wanted to leave his home. C. He dreamed to be in the theatre. D. He planned to leave his family. 25. In what way were Shakespeares plays different from others at that time?A. Characters in Shakespeares pl
27、ays were real people. B. Shakespeares plays made people think and laugh. C. Shakespeares plays included tragedies and comedies. D. There were strengths and weaknesses within the characters. 26. Which statement about Shakespeare is NOT true according to the passage?A. He is still loved by audience to
28、day. B. He loved writing plays with sad endings. C. He wrote his plays with rhyme，rhythm or beat. D. He made up new words to express the right thing. CThe conductor on the podium（指挥台）has no baton（指挥棒）, no tailcoat and no musical score, but Android Alter 3 is kicking up a storm as it guides a symphon
29、y orchestras players through their paces. The robot has a humanoid face, hands and lower arms, which gesture with what could pass for passion as it bounces up and down and rotates during the live performance of Keiichiro Shibuyas opera Scary Beauty in the Emirate of Sharjah. Video from the recent pe
30、rformance in the Emirate of Sharjah showed the machine turning to face orchestra members and waving its arms. Alter 3 even sang at times. Shibuya said the involvement of robots in the everyday lives of humans is continually increasing. But, he said he thinks people will need to decide in the future
31、how artificial intelligence can best improve the human experience. Shibuya added that he believes humans and robots can learn to work together to create beautiful art. This work is a metaphor of that relations between humans and technology, he said. Shibuya noted that sometimes the music-leading rob
32、ot can get crazy, making it difficult for the musicians to keep up. But other times, the humans and machines cooperate very well. Shibuya said the robots and AI that exist today are far from complete. He is interested in studying how such incomplete technology can be combined with art. I think this
33、is a very exciting ideaWe came to see what it looks like and how much is possible, said Anna Kovacevic. Another audience member, who gave his name only as Billum, said after the show, You know, a human conductor is so much better. Although he said he is interested in AI and looks forward to big deve
34、lopments, he concluded on the project: The human touch is lost.27. What does Shibuya think of Alter 3?A. It is not perfect at present. B. It teams up with humans well. C. It often makes humans crazy. D. It is better than human conductors. 28. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The performa
35、nce drew mixed reactions. B. Billum took no interest in the performance. C. The audience were fascinated by the performance. D. The audience thought Alter 3 would have a bright future. 29. What is the authors attitude towards the combination of robots and art?A. Positive B. Negative. C. Objective. D
36、. Critical. 30. What can be the best title for the text?A. Robot Cooperates with HumansB. Robot Conducts Human OrchestraC. The Significance of Robots in ArtD. The Relations Between AI and Humans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。Turning a group of individuals into an effec
37、tive team is like closing the fingers of a hand to make a fist. 31 To build a team, you need an understanding of individual and group psychology. Whats more, you must engage the group in activities that will force them to wok together and strengthen the bonds among them. The following activities may
38、 or may not be related to the wok but can help the group perform as a team. 32 If your team members are highly skilled, your team will function better if you generously offer authority to appropriate individuals. If the team is relatively unskilled, a top-down management approach may be necessary. I
39、nstitute a system of rewards for superior performance. 33 These rewards should be structured so every team member can win them, because competitive rewards tend to disrupt team spirit. The standards for qualifying for an award should be clear and fair. Hold periodic meetings in which team members ar
40、e encouraged to provide feedback on team activities-comments, criticism and new ideas. 34 Establish an anonymous feedback system such as a comment box, and discuss these comments at each meeting. Take your team to weekend retreats（休养地）at least once a year. These retreats should offer challenging, bu
41、t fun, group activities involving goals that no single team member can complete working alone. 35 You can choose a paintball war, for example, where the team is directed to conquer another teams region and defend its own. A. Ask your members to help organize the team. B. Select the ones removed from
42、 the work environment. C. Team members must feel free to express themselves honestly. D. Think about your organizational structure and make necessary changes. E. Its because teamwork greatly enlarges the effectiveness of individual efforts. F. Managers should structure the meeting so the team focuse
43、s first on general goals. G. Two types of rewards are useful-financial encouragement and public recognition. 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。South Koreans are being driven mad by noisy neighbours. And there is not much they can do abou
44、t it. The loud music that his neighbours keep playing is fairly 36 to deal with, says Yoo Seung-joo, a 21-year-old man who lives in a block of flats in Seoul. I just 37 the security guard to tell them to keep it down and that usually works.”Mr Yoo is not the only South Korean 38 from noisy neighbour
45、s. In a country 39 around two-thirds of people live in sound-carrying high-rise apartment blocks, “noise between floors” is such a well-established problem that there is a national centre 40 to dealing with it. The centre registers 41 and offers mediation（仲裁）through a range of committees to prevent
46、court cases and perhaps even 42 neighbourly relations. Total silence being an 43 expectation, mediation often ends with people being told they have to 44 the noise, says a lawyer representing those who wish to take their complaints to 45 . The government, which recently demanded thicker floors in 46
47、 buildings in 2013, is considering requiring them to be thicker still. 47 that will not help residents of older flats. With few choices to 48 the problems, long-suffering apartment-residents 49 take them into their own hands. Many websites recommend 50 ways to take revenge（报复）on noisy neighbours, 51
48、 by playing much louder music towards the ceiling or by banging rubber mallets（橡皮锤）against the wall to create 52 that can “shake the skull”. But not everyone takes this advice like the man who was sent to prison in September for 53 his neighbour with a rubber mallet after a noise conflict. The 54 of
49、 noise complaints will probably fall along with the COVID-19 under control. But pandemic（疫情）or not, it seems 55 that there will always be a healthy market in South Korea for thick carpets, fluffy slippers and noise-cancelling（抗噪音的）headphones-if not rubber mallets. 36. A. difficult B. easy C. strange
50、 D. competitive37. A. called B. posted C. ordered D. encouraged38. A. studying B. suffering C. hearing D. coming39. A. that B. who C. when D. where40. A. addicted B. compared C. devoted D. related41. A. complaints B. suggestions C. discussions D. treatments42. A. establish B. worsen C. balance D. me
51、nd43. A. unnecessary B. unbelievable C. unreasonable D. unusual44. A. be fond of B. put up with C. get rid of D. come up with45. A. court B. hotel C. hospital D. prison46. A. low B. new C. far D. high47. A. And B. Or C. For D. But48. A. design B. define C. settle D. create49. A. barely B. sometimes
52、C. never D. seldom50. A. effective B. sensitive C. natural D. normal51. A. rather than B. along with C. such as D. instead of52. A. habits B. noises C. functions D. keys53. A. holding B. waving C. following D. attacking54. A. number B. price C. view D. scene55. A. ridiculous B. scientific C. certain
53、 D. unsure第卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分40分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The Palace Museum, known as the Forbidden City, is the 56 （large）and most well 37 （reserve）imperial（皇帝的）residence in China today. It is divided into an outer and an inner court with 58 rec
54、tangular shape, 960 meters long from north to south and 750 meters in width from east to west. It has a splendid history since the Ming Dynasty, and it 59 （rebuild）and repaired many times in the past. I was so excited to visit it with my family last summer vacation. After we passed 60 the Front Gate
55、, a lot of palaces appeared. The tour guide told us there were almost 8,700 rooms in the Palace Museum. During the Ming Dynasty, construction began in 1406. It took 14 years to build the Forbidden City. Visitors 61 walk among the buildings can feel both the 62 （weigh）of history and a wonderful sense
56、 of peace. And I was 63 （real）surprised that the workers could build it so well that even today it is not out of style. I could not remember all the names of the 64 （building）, but I took hundreds of beautiful photos on the way. I think I will never forget the 65 （amaze）trip I had in Beijing, China
57、and I will go there next time with my friends. 第四部分写作（共三节，满分45分）第一节句子翻译（共10题，每空一词，每题1分，满分10分）66. 这个国家陷入了经济增长和环境保护之间的两难境地。The country is caught up in its own_ between economic development and environmental preservation. 67. 她坐着沉思自从她买下农场以来发生了多大的变化。She sat_ _how much had changed since shed bought the f
58、arm. 68. 随着时间的流逝，他的雄心壮志消退了，他绝望地放弃了斗争。As time went by, his ambition faded and he gave up the struggle_ _.69. 当他看到雾从河里升起，柔软的云包围着山顶，他流下了眼泪。When he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds _the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. 70. 用更好、更现实的想法取代不好的想法，快乐的情绪就会随之而来。_ the bad thoughts_ b
59、etter, more realistic ones and happier emotions would follow. 71. 这些措施旨在防止网络欺凌。The present measures_ _ _preventing cyberbullying. 72. 随着教师节的临近，我们班决定举办一个聚会来庆祝这个重要的日子。With Teachers Day_, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day. 73. 我所听的音乐形形色色，不过倾向于轻音乐。The music I listen to var
60、ies, but it _ _light music. 74. 医生的确再也无计可施了。Theres_ nothing more the doctors can do. 75. 人工智能已经在很多方面影响了我们的生活。Artificial intelligence has already_ _ _ _our lives in many ways. 第二节课本原文填空（共10空，每空一词，每词1分，满分10分）Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have a wide range of origins, such as the
61、seasons of the year, 76 , famous figures, and important events. Every festival has 77 different customs and unique charms. However, no matter 78 different they may seem, all over the world, the spirit of sharing joy, 79 , love, or peace is common in all festivals. 80 all the traditional festivals, t
62、he harvest festival can be found in almost every culture. This important 81 festival takes place after all the crops have been gathered in. People celebrate to show that they are grateful 82 the years supply of food. In ancient Egypt, the harvest festival was celebrated during the springtime-the Egy
63、ptian harvest season. It 83 a parade and a great feast with music, dancing, and sports. Today, in some European countries, people 84 churches and town halls with flowers and fruit, and get together to celebrate over a meal. During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, families gather to admire the 85 mo
64、on and enjoy delicious mooncakes. 第三节读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Almost showtime! Ms. Tuttle called. Costumes on and smiles out!I frowned at myself in the dressing-room mirror. I was wearing white tights and a white swim cap that hid most of my hair. I was one of 10 snowflakes in my dan
65、ce schools Winter Wonderland show. Id learned in science class that no two snowflakes are alike, but all of us snowflakes were wearing the same costume. Grandma, I really dont feel like being in the show, I said. Grandma Lani looked up from my ballet shoe. Why, my grandchild?”Grandma Lani is Japanes
66、e American, and she has always lived in Hawaii. You love to dance.I used to love to dance. Then Ms. Tuttle gave the part of the Snow Queen to Christine Abrams. Christine got to wear a feathery skirt that fluttered like a cloud every time she twirled（旋转）. And she got to do a dance onstage all by hers
67、elf. The snowflakes just ran to look like a blustery snowstorm. I sighed. I dont like our dance. And no one would notice if I wasnt there. There are so many of us.”“I would notice. So would your parents.” Grandma paused as Christine walked toward us holding a basketful of pretty snowflake ornaments（
68、装饰品）. Christine handed one to me. Break a leg, Jack she said, smiling. That means good luck. The ornament had my name on it. “Thanks. You too,” I said. It was nice of her to paint everyones name like that. Grandma Lani smiled at Christine. What a beautiful costume!” Christine left, her skirt flutter
69、ing behind her. I hung my head. Grandma took my hand. “Whats bothering my Jack?”“You came all this way,” I whispered. And you wont be able to tell me apart from the other snowflakes.”注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph1:Grandma was
70、 about to speak when something outside the window caught her eye. _Paragraph 2:We watched the snow for a few more minutes, even though my toes were turning to ice. _W2020学年第二学期高中发展共同体期中联考高一英语试卷参考答案（2021.05）龙泉一中侯丽菁15268786196青田中学张丽英13587166981松阳一中丁竹梅13506827792一、听力（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）1-5ABCAB 6-10A
71、BCAC 11-15BCACB 16-20CCBBA二、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2. 5分，满分25分）21-23ABD 24-26CDB 27-30AACB三、七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）31-35EDGCB四、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）36-40BABDC 41-45ADCBA 46-50BDCBA 51-55CBDAC五、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. largest 57. reserved 58. a 59. was rebuilt 60. through61. who/that 62. weight 63. real
72、ly 64. buildings 65. amazing六、句子翻译（共10题，每空一词，每题1分，满分10分）66. dilemma 67. reflecting on 68. in despair69. surrounding/enveloping/capping 70. Replace with 71. are aimed at72. approaching 73. tends to/toward（s） 74. absolutely/definitely75. made an impact/effect/influence on, made a difference to七、原文填空（共
73、10空，每空一词，每词1分，满分10分）76. religions 77. its 78. how 79. gratitude 80. 0f81. agricultural 82. for 83. featured 84. decorate 85. shining八、读后续写（满分25分）One possible versionGrandma was about to speak when something outside the window caught her eye. She grabbed my hand and my coat and pulled me out of the d
74、ressing room. It was snowing. Big swirling flakes. Grandma gasped and I suddenly thought of something. Grandma, have you ever seen snow before?” No, my Jack. In Hawaii, it snows only on the very tops of mountains. I had seen snow lots of times, but now I tried to see it differently. Like it was new.
75、 I saw snowflakes twisting through the air in different directions, sparkling and winking at us. So many snowflakes coming together to create something magical. We watched the snow for a few more minutes, even though my toes were turning to ice. Then the wind settled down and the last flakes melted
76、away. Good-bye. Grandma whispered to the sky. I dont know when Ill see something like that again. I do, I said. I took Grandma Lanis hand and pulled her back inside. When the stage lights came up and the music started, I spun and ran with all of the other snowflakes. I didnt care if Grandma Lani cou
77、ld notice me. I was helping her see a snowstorm!附：英语听力文本Text 1W: How about making a bacon pizza tonight? What do we need?M: We already have enough onions and tomatoes. But there is no bacon or potatoes. Text 2M: Front desk. What can I do for you?W: Hi, this is Mary Holland in Room 408. Could you sen
78、d someone to clean my room, please?M: Of course, maam. Someone will be there in about ten minutes. Text 3W: I teach kids who are weak in their studies. M: Really? That must be really challenging. W: Yeah, it can be. Although it takes a long time to help those kids make progress, it also gives me a s
79、ense of achievement. Text 4M: Where should we go for the winter break? I dont want to go to England or America this time. W: What about Switzerland? It has beautiful scenery, especially the famous Lake Geneva. Text 5M: Are there any good programs on tonight?W: Yeah. Science and Health is at 7:00. En
80、glish Learning for Children is at 8:30. And at 9:25, Star Sports: Womens Football is showing. Text 6W: Whats the weather going to be like today?M: Rainy and coldabout 4. W: How about tomorrow?M: The weatherman said its going to be sunny tomorrow. W: Do you like the climate here?M: Oh yeah. W: What i
81、s the average temperature of Beijing this year?M: Its about 13. But in winter, the temperature can fall to 11-16 below zero. And we usually have long winters. W: Okay. So whats your favorite season?M: Well, I prefer spring, when little by little everything becomes green and the weather is almost alw
82、ays nice. Text 7M: Jenny, what sports do you like?W: Oh, I like playing basketball, football, and golf. M: Golf? Thats my favorite sport. Its quite relaxing. How often do you play it, Jenny?W: I usually play it every Saturday at the public park. What about you, Nick?M: I play at the Davidson Country
83、 Club every Sunday, even when it rains. I never miss a game on Sunday. W: The Davidson Country Club? I went there once. You re going to play next Sunday, I suppose. M: Yeah. Would you like to go with me? We can play together. W: Yes, Id love to. When shall we meet?M: I have to finish my schoolwork i
84、n the morning, so lets meet at the club at 3:00 in the afternoon. W: Good. See you then. Text 8W: What do you think of your new school?M: I love my teachers, and my classmates are friendly. W: Ill bet they are. How are your classes?M: Im doing quite well in math, physics, history, and biology, but I
85、m having trouble learning English. W: Im sorry to hear that. Are you not interested in English?M: No, I think Im interested in English. But there are just so many new words to learn. W: Whats your way of learning new words? Do you listen to the tapes again and again?M: No. Usually, I make study card
86、s to learn new words. However, even if I remember the words, I still have trouble understanding the teacher. W: Oh, really? Why not ask your teacher to slow down?M: I have, but the real problem is her accent. She is from Australia, and Im used to listening to an American accent. W: Yeah, they are qu
87、ite different. M: Between the new words and the unfamiliar accent, Im worried about my grade. W: Youll be all right, son. Im sure youll get used to the way your teacher talks. Text 9M: Hi, Lisa. How was your vacation?W: Very good, Martin. I didnt even think about our schoolwork for two weeks. And yo
88、u?M: Mine was also great. You know, Chinese New Year is a time for family gatherings. This year, my brother and his wife came to my house to celebrate. W: Wow, nice. M: Yeah, it was. Usually, we stay at home together, eat dumplings, and watch TV shows. Then the next day, we go out and visit relative
89、s and friends. W: Yeah, my family visits friends for three days, usually. M: But this year, right after New Years Eve, we drove down to my grandmothers hometown, a small village. W: Sounds fun!M: It took us about two days. We all took turns driving, and we stayed in hotels at night. W: Did you enjoy
90、 seeing the countryside?M: Oh yeah. Everything was very great. The scenery was beautiful. W: That sounds good. It snowed here the whole time. I went skiing with my family. M: At least you got a chance to ski. Changbaishan can be so pretty in the winter. Text 10W: Different colors mean different thin
91、gs to different people. Red is an exciting color. It creates an idea of action, energy, and danger. Red is also the most frequently used color in flags80% of the worlds flags contain red. A study in Germany showed that football teams wearing red are more successful. Blue is a very calm color. Busine
92、ssmen usually wear dark blue suits. Blue is also a peaceful color. The flag of the United Nations is light blue. Yellow means freedom and green is a very relaxing color. Some doctors wear green these days, because it is less tiring than white. Black can also be seen as a very dangerous color, and people are usually not into it. But white is a pure and strong color. This is one reason why most doctors wear white coats: we trust them more. People wearing gray do not want others to notice them. Brown is the opposite of black. It is a warm and friendly color.