1、湖北省部分重点中学高二年级三月联合考试英语试题注意事项：1本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。2回答第第卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号，写在本试卷上无效。3回答第卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第卷（共55小题，计95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。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
2、一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C1.Where is Jennifer working now?A. In a college B. In a hospital C. In a drug store2.What does the man advise the woman to buy?A. A red skirt B. A white sweater C. A pair of blue jeans3. What is the probable relationship between the
3、 speakers?A. Mother and son B. Business partners C. Boss and secretary4.What does the woman ask John to do?A. Do his homework B. Take the piano class C. Pick up the package5.How much will the man pay?A. $15 B. $30 C. $60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。听每段对话或
4、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 are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Inexperienced drivers B. A terrible car accident C. Safe driving on the road7.When does the woman feel nervous7A. A car cuts in at will. B. A car is close behind her car. C. A car tur
5、ns without turn signals.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8.How long did it take to get to Nanjing before?A. 2 hours. B. 1.5 hours. C. 1 hour.9. Why did the man come to China?A. To have a trip B. To work as a teacher C. To visit a Chinese university.10.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. On a train B. A
6、t a ticket office C. In a waiting room听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How long has the man played the piano up to now?A. For 10 years B. For 15 years C. For 20 years12. What do we know about the man?A. He started to write music at ten. B. He enjoys giving concerts in schools.C. His CDs have become the best sel
7、ler.13.How does the woman like the man?A. Creative B. Excellent C. Just so so听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where does Amanda want to spend her summer holiday?A. In Beijing B. In London C. In New York15.What does Amandas mother want her to do?A. Learn about Chinese culture B. Look after her grandmotherC. Offe
8、r some help on the farm16.Who did the man plan to go to London with?A. His friends B. His mother C. His grandmother听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What will happen in 2022?A. A new space lab will be built. B. The first space hotel will open.C. Astronauts will live in the space hotel.18. How many guests can the
9、 space hotel hold at a time?A. Two B. Four C. Six19. What can guests do in the space hotel?A. Cook food B. Watch movies C. Have a video chat20. What does the speaker think of the space trip?A. Relaxing B. Dangerous C. Expensive第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40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和D四个选项中，选
10、出最佳选项。AGlobal Hotel Study: When to Book & How to SaveWhile vacation rentals are a great option for any trip, 56% of Americans prefer to stay in a hotel. Meanwhile, Americans are also looking for a stay thats budget-friendly. Knowing that your day-to-day costs can be the biggest part of your travel b
11、udget, weve rounded up several tips on how to get the best price on your hotel.Unlike with flights, those who wait until the last minute to book can often save a great deal on a hotel room. We found that booking your hotel 1-3 days in advance of your stay can save you between $15-20 per night when y
12、oure staying somewhere in the US. For international trips, booking as little as 6 days ahead for a shorter stay can help you save around $6/night. With these points in mind, here is our best advice on when to book your hotel and how to save.When to BookDomesticInternationalCheapest Day to BookFriday
13、/ SaturdayFriday/SaturdayMost Expensive Day to BookTuesdayMonday/WednesdayCheapest Check-In DaysSundaySunday or TuesdayMost Expensive Check-In DaysFridaySaturdayOur tips will help you create a good foundation for getting the best price possible when you search. And in order to be sure youre getting
14、the hotel you want, weve created powerful filters (筛选程序) thatll narrow down all your choices to the perfect one. These are the most popular filters used on KAYAK.Whatever your plans are for your next stay, well search hundreds of travel and hotel sites at once. So you can be confident you found the
15、best price on the perfect hotel.21. Which is the best way to save money while traveling in America? A. Book on Saturday and check in on Thursday.B. Book on Monday and check in on Friday. C. Book on Friday and check in on Sunday. D. Book on Saturday and check in on Monday.22. Which factor is most val
16、ued according to KAYAK? A. View from hotel room. B. Included breakfast. C. Swimming pool.D. Free Internet access.23. Where is this text most likely from? A. A website.B. A research paper. C. A report.D. A magazine.BAn airport may be one of the last places people would expect to find random acts of k
17、indness, but one frequent flyer is doing what she can to lift spirits.Holding a handful of homemade happiness, Catharine Knight is hoping to change the world with one kind word at a time. “I just want somebodys day to be better，” said Knight. “I really just want to make the world a better place.”Whi
18、le traveling for work, shes handing out cards to strangers at the airport. Each card contains a message meant to shine a bit of light into these dark days. “You have to wear a mask so you cant see somebody smile or if theyre sad，” said Knight. “So if you watch somebodys eyes, you can kind of determi
19、ne maybe that person needs a little pick-me-up.”“People need to know that theres still kindness in this world，” she added.But in the age of COVID19, you cant blame Heidi Botkin for being a little skeptical, until the message sunk in. “I was super stressed out when I got the three kids by myself，” sa
20、id Botkin. “So, yeah, that was a nice little pick-me-up.”This random act of kindness project started three years ago. Knight and her son Parker write uplifting messages for people theyve never met and may never see again. More than 25，000 have been written so far, including one for pilot Michael Jon
21、es. “It helped, you know, I think everybodys having their own personal struggles right now，” said Jones.At a time when we have to stay apart, this is a small reminder that were all still in this together.24. What did Catharine Knight do at the airport?A. Writing uplifting messages for friendsB. Hold
22、ing a handful of homemade happiness.C. Handing out homemade cards to strangers.D. Expecting to find random acts of kindness.25. Why did Catharine Knight start this behavior?A. To tell people to be kind. B. To ask people to wear mask.C. To remind people of important messages. D. To comfort people wit
23、h her kindness. 26.What can we learn from Knights behavior?A. A simple act of kindness can make a big difference.B. One good turn deserves another.C. A good beginning makes a good ending.D. Where there is life, there is hope.27. Whats the authors attitude to Knights behavior?A. Doubtful B. Favorable
24、 C. Objective D. CriticalCThis Friday (Dec.20), Boeings CTS-100 Starliner spacecraft will make its first trip to the International Space Station(ISS) with its Orbital Flight Test (OFT), a major step toward Starliner eventually carrying humans to space in the commercial vehicle. And to ensure the saf
25、ety of these future space travelers, Boeing is sending along a special, inhuman passenger aboard Starliner with the OFT-Rosie the Astronaut, nicknamed Rosie the Rocketeer by some people.Rosie is actually an Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD), or a flight test dummy（人体模型），but she serves as an unbeliev
26、able purpose. She is equipped with sensors that will monitor, measure and track critical data points, including the gravity forces that Rosie experiences during the trip. Most of the sensors are placed around the base of the skull(颅骨), the neck and the base of the spine(脊椎), according to Josh Barret
27、t, the CST-100 Starliner Communications Specialist at Boeing. These sensors will provide his teams back on earth with critical data about what human astronauts might experience during their flights. This will be necessary to ensure the safety of the future Starliner flights.This astronaut will fly t
28、o the space station in the Starliners commander seat. Though the seat will be similar to the one for future astronauts, the seats that human astronauts will use will have 3D-printed inserts. Rosies spacesuit will also be very similar to what human crew members will wear.Rosie was named after a worke
29、r of the 20th century, Rosie the Riveter, who became famous for the We Can Do It poster, which featured Rosie as a factory worker. Rosie the Riveter became a role model for working women during World War II and still inspire women today.“Rosie was named by Leanne Caret, president of Boeings Defense,
30、 Space & Security division, who hopes that the spacefaring Rosie will encourage women to join the aerospace workforce, ” Barrett said.“Rosie is a symbol of not only a symbol of the women who are playing a part in human spaceflight history, but also of whoever is working tirelessly to ensure the futu
31、re astronauts safety, said Caret. “Shes flying for everyone on our team who takes on the challenge of human spaceflight and we can do it.”28. How do scientists know very important data about future manned space flights?A. By sending along several small robots.B. By putting an animal on the spacecraf
32、t.C. By equipping Roise with many sensors.D. By monitoring the spacecraft through telescopes.29. Why did Leanne Caret name Rosie after a worker?A. The worker had a space dream.B. Rosie was actually designed by a worker.C. She believes the name will bring good luck to the flight.D. She expects women
33、to play roles in the aerospace industry.30. Whats the attitude of Leanne Caret to the flight?A. Confident.B. Doubtful.C. Opposed.D. Indifferent.31. Whats the passage mainly about?A. A brief introduction to a future manned space flight.B. A flight test dummy to be the first to fly to the ISS.C. Why B
34、oeings CTS-100 Starliner spacecraft make the flight.D. How the flight test dummy Rosie the astronaut got her name.DFor sportsfans, theres nothing better than watching a liveeventon TV or at a sportsfield. But theres nothing worse than that event being called off because of bad weather. Bad light, a
35、waterloggedpitchor too much heat can causematchesto be postponed. But according to the latest research, extreme weather might be disturbing thesporting calendarmore than ever in the future.In one sport,golf, majortournamentslikeThe Open, are already predicted to be victims of our changing climate. I
36、n the UK, an organization called The Climate Coalition says thatgolfcoursessuch as the Old Course at St Andrews could be under water by the end of the century if sea level rise even slightly. It told the BBC that its research predicts “cancelled football matches, floodedcricket groundsand golf cours
37、es falling apart into the sea.”The threat to sportingeventsfrom climate change has been further highlighted in a new report, officially approved and licensed by the Rapid Transition Alliance. Writing about this for the BBC, Matt McGrath says that “By 2050, its estimated that almost one in four Engli
38、shfootball leaguegrounds can expect flooding every year.” This will mean fewer matches played, less opportunity to watchthe beautiful gameand reduced government taxation from ticket sales.Cricket also faces huge challenges globally as temperatures rise in places like India, Australia and the West In
39、dies. The report says thatstadiumsin Adelaide and Perth will see a 60% increase in days with temperatures over 40 over the next decade.Of course, we know that the solution lies in reducing our carbon footprint. We could travel less to attend sports events, and reduce our waste when we do go. But thi
40、s latest report finds that sports leaders are generally failing to address the issue seriously. However, because sport is universally popular and can be very influential, maybe it should beplayers, teams, theirsponsors as well as fanswho promote a low-carbon message to help protect sports fields - b
41、efore its “game over”.32. Whats the latest research above mainly concerned with?A. The rising sea level.B. The disappearing sporting events.C. The severe environmental pollution.D. The influence of climate change on sports.33. What influence will extreme weather have on the sports?A. Football fans c
42、annot afford the entrance fee.B. Overheating will largely affect the cricket calendar.C. The golf games will thoroughly disappear due to rising sea level.D. Sports leaders will face bigger challenges to lead their teams to win.34. What does the underlined part “the issue” refer to in the last paragr
43、aph?A. The constant increase in sea level.B. The changing attitude of sponsors.C. The effective reduction of carbon footprints.D. The decreasing popularity of some sporting events.35. The research is introduced to us mainly to .A. appeal to sponsors for financial support B. require governments prote
44、ction of sports fieldsC. popularize the awareness of low carbon life through sportsD. inform the readers of the worsening global climate change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。If you are thinking about asking for a raise in salary, there are several things to keep in
45、 mind. First, consider whether you deserve a higher salary. 36 Sit down and make a list of your job accomplishments. Be as specific as possible. For example, think about important projects you have worked on, things you have done to improve the organization of work in your department, or how your ef
46、forts have brought more money to the company. Also include any professional development opportunities you have taken advantage of recently and be ready to explain how they have improved your performance on the job. 37 Bear in mind that salary levels are based not only on performance but also on the
47、market for your particular skills. Before you ask for a raise, you need to do some research. You should investigate the industry standards for salaries for people in similar positions with similar levels of experience. 38 Your initial (最初的) request should actually be slightly higher than the amount
48、you want in order to leave some room for negotiation. Then, if you have to go lower than this amount, you still end up with something close to what you want.39 If you have recently been given new responsibilities, it makes sense to ask for a higher level of compensation(补偿). On the other hand, if th
49、e company is going through financial difficulties, a request for more money will probably not be met with a favorable response. It would be better to wait until the company is in a better financial position. Finally, never give personal reasons for wanting a higher salary. Your need to pay your chil
50、ds college tuition or buy a bigger house is of no concern to your boss. 40 That is where you need to keep the conversation.A. Everyone is eager for a raise in salary.B. Skills play a key role in your salary level.C. An important point is the timing of your request.D. Then you will be better prepared
51、 when you meet with your boss.E. Your salary level should be based on professional considerations alone.F. You probably do, but you should be able to explain exactly why to your boss.G. This will help you determine what would be a reasonable amount of money to ask for.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题；每
52、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人空白处的最佳选项。We moved there on my third birthday. My first 41 is our neighbor Arlene handing me strawberries from her garden through a hole in the chain-link fence. She and her husband, Bill, lived next door.One day, my parents asked Bill and Arlene whether they
53、d 42 me while they were out on a date. This 43 well for everyone, so it became a somewhat monthly occurrence. Arlene and Bill didnt have kids. They had a 44 room in their house, which became “my” room. I had a cabinet and boxes of toys and books in that room. Arlene and I would do crafts together. B
54、ill taught me how to drive the lawn tractor and eventually a car.When I was about five, I had an idea. My parents were watching TV 45 I spit it out, “What if I 46 Bill and Arlene as my grandparents?” My parents said I could go over and ask them. I knocked on Bill and Arlenes door, sat down in their
55、living room, and said, “Will you guys be my grandparents?” They stared crying and 47 accepted. Soon after, they printed out an adoption 48 and it hung on their living room wall from then on.I remember being surprised that they took my 49 so seriously- not because I wasnt serious but because I was ju
56、st a kid. They could have 50 it off. Thinking of that moment still brings tears to my eyes. There is something truly magnificent about a child offering her love and 51 being so excited to accept it. Every child in this world 52 enthusiastically responded love.Arlene 53 in 2013, two days before our a
57、doption anniversary. Bill gave her eulogy(悼词). At the end, he said, “Arlene 54 her husband, Bill, and the greatest of her life, her granddaughter, Katie.”After the funeral(葬礼), Bill gave me the ring hed gifted to Arlene on their 25th wedding anniversary. Its a simple gold band that I wear on my ring
58、 finger as a 55 of the kind of love I wish to put into this world.41.A. access B. memory C. impression D. approval42.A. criticize B. evaluate C. assist D. watch43.A. worked B. appeared C. improved D. resolved44.A. handy B. spare C. absurd D. smooth45.A. while B. before C. when D. until46.A. transfor
59、m B. invite C. adopt D. observe47.A. enthusiastically B. unwillingly C. desperately D. voluntarily48.A. certificate B. academy C. commitment D. procedure49.A. charge B. favor C. sentence D. offer50. A. kicked B. laughed C. declared D. took 51. A. juniors B. people C. parents D. adults52. A. receives
60、 B. deserves C. possesses D. accepts53. A. died out B. went away C. passed away D. passed out54. A. leaves behind B. leaves out C. submits to D. accounts for55. A. suggestion B. potential C. reminder D. bonus第II卷（共10小题，2个大题，计55分）第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。When forei
61、gners come to China, they may be surprised at Chineses special fondness and 56 (prefer) for seals(印章). To Chinese, seals are an art of deep cultural roots, 57 combines the essence of both calligraphy(书法) and sculpture and inspires generations to study, to appreciate and to collect.Seals are believed
62、 58 (come) out as early as 8,000 years ago after our ancestors could make pottery wares and had private belongings. They tried to make marks on 59 (they) own possessions to prevent them from 60 (steal). When the first dynasty 61 (found),the king began to use seals to power and to show royal credits.
63、 Only the kings special seal was then called “Xi”, 62 (represent) the highest authority. The first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, had his “Xi” 63 (make) out of the invaluable and beautiful jade “Heshi Bi”.Then the local governments also needed seals for the same function. Meanwhile, private seals
64、were carved in 64 (vary) of lucky characters and vivid animal patterns. 65 (gradual), the sphragistics (印章学) came into being.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) 假设你是李华。你家附近正在修建一座新公园。请你给外籍建筑师Mr. Sanders写一封建议信，建议为残疾人士（如坐轮椅的、失明或视力不好的、听力有障碍的人士等）设计一些便利设施，帮助他们共同享受美好的生活。内容包括：1.写信目的；2.你的建议（至少三条），并说明理由；3.表达期望
65、。 注意：1.词数不少于80词； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：facility n.设施Dear Mr. Sanders, Yours sincerely, Li Hua第二节 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。When the swim season began, my 11-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, and I cut a deal. She would go to practice three times a week, and I wouldnt make her compete in
66、 swim meets. Elizabeth did not like swim meets. She got horribly nervous because she was afraid that she would do something wrong and let everyone down. She started to talk about quitting swimming, which broke my heart because she loved swimming. So I came up with the deal.Recently, Elizabeths team
67、announced a T-shirt relay, which worked like this: One person from each relay team put on a T-shirt and a pair of socks and swam 50 meters. She took off the clothes and put them on the next person, who then swam 50 meters. This continued until everyone on the team completed a lap.It wasnt exactly a
68、meet, because it would involve only team members. But Elizabeth thought it was. I told Elizabeth I really wanted her to go. She fought back angrily but finally agreed. When the day for the T-shirt relay arrived, Elizabeth was nervous. She was chosen to swim the anchor leg (最后一棒). Then it was Elizabe
69、ths turn to swim.Approaching the halfway mark, she was still in the lead. Then somebody noticed that one of Elizabeths socks had fallen off and was floating in the pool. “She has to get that sock on before the end of the race,” a swimming official told Elizabeths team, “or you will be disqualified.”
70、注意：1所续写的短文词数应为150词左右;2续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好Paragraph1 Everybody on her team started screaming, “Elizabeth! Get the sock!” Paragraph 2There was much joy and celebration at that point. 湖北省部分重点中学高二年级三月联合考试英语答案听力: 1 20 AACCA CBABC ABBCA ABBCC阅读理解: 21 40 CDA CDAB CDAB DBCC FDGCE完型填空：41 55 BDABC CAADB DBC
71、AC语法填空：56. preference 57. which 58. to have come 59. their 60. being stolen 61. was founded 62. representing 63. made 64. varieties 65. Gradually应用文范文：Dear Madam/Sir,Im Li Hua. Hearing that you are to design the new park in our city, I am writing to contribute my suggestions for the needs of the dis
72、abled. First, it would be handy to design blind tracks for blind people or weak-sighted people. Second, there ought to be wheelchair access near all the stairs. Finally, all of the public facilities had better be equipped with braille and audio device, which will be more convenient for the disabled
73、to use them.Thank you for reading my letter. I hope my suggestions can meet with your approval. I believe with your care and special design, the disabled can also share the joy brought by the new park and appreciate what you do for them.续写范文(Onepossibleversion)Everybody on her team started screaming
74、，“Elizabeth! Get the sock!” But she could not hear them. Then one of her teammates jumped in the water, grabbed the sock and threw it at Elizabeth. The sock almost hit Elizabeth. So absorbed was she in the race that she didnt notice at all. It was time for desperate measures. A girl on the team jump
75、ed in the pool, grabbed the sock, and started swimming after Elizabeth. It took her a little before she grabbed Elizabeths foot. “You have to put the sock on,” the girl screamed. By now, a girl in another lane was about to catch up with Elizabeth and seemed ready to pass her. Without delay, the sock
76、 was on. Elizabeth swam her heart out for the last 15 meters, touching the wall for the victory.There was much joy and celebration at that point. Hugs. High-fives. Cheers. For a few seconds, Elizabeth was the hero.On the ride home, she shared her moment of winning again and again. Eyes shining brill
77、iantly, she excitedly stated how scared she was when someone grabbed her foot and how funny it was when she came to the finish. “What a wonderful night! If the T-shirt relay were an Olympic event, my team would be definitely get the gold medal.” I smiled, listening attentively and saying nothing. Th
78、e confidence on her face made me feel it quite right to encourage her to hold on, which was more than winning.听力材料Text 1M: Where are you working now, Jennifer? Still in the hospital?W: No, I left the hospital and I refused the job at the drug store. Im working as a teacher in a medical college now.T
79、ext 2W: Im thinking of buying my daughter a pair of blue jeans for her birthday.M: If I were you, I would buy a red skirt. It goes really well with her white sweater.Text 3M: Ms. Brown, can you tell me my arrangements today?W: At 9 oclock, you have a meeting. And then you should have lunch with your
80、 business partner. Oh, you said you will buy a gift for your son today.Text 4W: John, pick up the package downstairs, OK? I must go to work now.M: Oh, Mum, you know I have to do my homework now. Why not ask Lisa?W: You are always looking for excuses. Lisa is going out for her piano class.Text 5M: Ho
81、w much are the toys?W: We are having a sale today. The original price is 10 dollars each, but now it only costs half the price.M: All right, IlI take three.Text 6M: The traffic was really terrible this morning.W: Why? Did anything in particular happen?M: The car in front of me wanted to turn left. B
82、ut the driver didnt use his turn signal and stopped suddenly at the crossing. He almost caused an accident.W: Im glad there was no accident.M: Me too. People should pay attention to their driving behavior on the road.W: What do you mean?M: Some people never use their turn signals, so others dont kno
83、w what they plan to do. And some cars cut in at will.W: Yes, these are very irresponsible acts. Some people like to drive close behind my car, which really makes me nervous.M: They need to learn to respect other drivers and make sure of safety on the road.Text 7M: Excuse me, do you mind if I sit her
84、e?W: Of course not. Go ahead.M: Thanks.W: Where are you going?M: Im on my way to Nanjing. It is said that it only takes one and a half hours to get there now. It saves passengers half an hour.W: Yeah, it is because of the use of Fuxing bullet trains. They can reach 350km/h.M: Wow! Thats really amazi
85、ng! Are you going to Nanjing, too?W: No, Im going to Hangzhou.M: Really? Ive been told many times that its a very beautiful place, but Ive never been there since I came to China two years ago.W: Yes, it is really worth visiting. Are you American or English?M: Well, actually, I come from Canada and I
86、 was invited by a Chinese university to teach western culture.Oh, its time for my train. Nice talking with you.W: Goodbye! Have a good trip!Text 8W: Hi and welcome to Musical Talent! My name is Jane Brown and today Im talking to Charlie from Seattle. Charlie, tell us about your music.M: Hi, Jane. I
87、love music! I started playing the piano when I was 5 years old. Now, I write songs, sing and play the piano in a band.W: Thats wonderful! What kind of music do you write?M: Well, I write pop music, and I like playing rock, too.W: Have you ever played at any concerts?M: Yes, I have. Our band went to
88、about ten schools in Seattle. It was a lot of fun.W: Have you made a CD yet?M: Yes, I have. I made one last year. Its called Someone Like You, and Ive already sold 5,000 CDs.W: Wow. How old are you?M: Im 15.W: Thats great!Text 9M: Whats your plan for the summer holiday, Amanda?W: I want to spend a m
89、onth on my uncles farm in New York. But my mother wishes me to go to Beijing, China.M: Why does she want you to go to Beijing? Does she want to travel round the city with you?W: No. My mother is from China. She wants to send me to Beijing to live with my grandmother, hoping the holiday will teach me
90、 a lot about Chinese culture.M: Well, do you want to go there?W: No. Its usually very hot in summer there. I just want to spend a relaxing summer at my uncles.M: So what will you do?W: I guess Ill tell my mother that Ill go to Beijing in the fall. Its usually very comfortable in Beijing then.M: That
91、 sounds like a good idea!W: So whats your plan for the summer?M: I planned to go to London with some friends. But theyre not available. So Ill just stay in Los Angeles and do some part-time work.Text 10What is it like to travel in space? If you have ever watched space movies, you may know something
92、about it. Aurora Station is the worlds first space hotel. US company Orion Span built the hotel. The hotel is around 12 feet wide and 35 feet long. It plans to welcome its first guests in 2022.It will fly 320 kilometers above Earth. It can hold six people at a time. Two of them will be workers. They
93、 may be former NASA astronauts. Each trip aboard the station will last for 12 days. Guests there will be able to do many interesting things. For example, they will see around 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours. They can take part in research experiments such as growing food in space. Later, they
94、 can bring the food back to earth as a souvenir. These are the same things as astronauts usually do. Guests can also share what they see and hear with others on Earth. They can have a video chat using a high-speed Internet connection. But each guest will have to pay at least $9.5 million. Thats really a large amount of money.
