1、高三英语 2022-10 阶考第 1页共 5 页树德中学高 2020 级高三上学期 10 月阶段性测试英语试题时间：120 分钟满分：150 分出题人：何天美第一部分听力（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 l0 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What does the man try to do?A.Ask the waiter for help.B.Get the woman
2、 more tea.C.Clean the womans clothes.2.What did the man forget to do?A.Pay for the Internet.B.Finish his research.C.Fix the computer.3.What did the man probably learn in France?A.Cooking.B.Engineering.C.Painting.4.How does the man probably feel?A.Satisfied.B.Anxious.C.Relaxed.5.Where might Tony be t
3、oday?A.At home.B.On the playground.C.In another classroom.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 does the woman want to do?A.Play soccer.B.Watch a game.C.Play some music.7.What does th
4、e man usually do first when he gets home?A.He has something to eat.B.He practices the guitar.C.He does his homework.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.Where does this conversation probably take place?A.In a movie theater.B.In an office building.C.In a clothing shop.9.Why is the man talking with the woman?A.To ask
5、 her out.B.To give a presentation.C.To ask about her dress.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.Where did the man probably work in Paris?A.At a school.B.At a bank.C.At a restaurant.11.What did the man think of French?A.He could never learn to speak it.B.He enjoyed studying it.C.He was tired of it.12.In which c
6、ity does the man plan to stay now?A.New York.B.Chicago.C.Los Angeles.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 1 6 题。13.Where does the conversation take place?A.At a hospital.B.At a gym.C.In a studio.14.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Have a rest.B.Lose weight.C.Give some advice.15.How long does the man suggest wal
7、king after jogging?A.For 10 minutes.B.For 20 minutes.C.For 40 minutes.16.What does the woman find surprising?A.The time shell have to spend.B.The price of the machines.C.The difficulty of the training program.听第 l0 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.How big is the Alameda Flea Market?A.The size of twenty-five foo
8、tball fields.B.The size of twenty football fields.C.The size of fifteen football fields.18.What is sold at the market?A.The newest furniture.B.Old household items.C.Used bikes and trucks.19.Who probably goes to the market in the afternoon?A.People who dont have much money.B.People who love great dea
9、ls.C.People who have children.20.What can we learn about outdoor markets in America?A.Most of them sell brand-new things.B.They are usually free.C.They have many strict rules for sellers.高三英语 2022-10 阶考第 2页共 5 页第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATr
10、oubleshooting:Unable to install the supplied software on a computerThe software supplied with a camera,camcorder(a portable video camera)or personalaudio device may not install for the following reasons:1.The software may not be compatible(兼容)with the computer operating system.2.The computer does no
11、t meet the minimum system requirements for installing thesoftware.3.Another application or utility is running in the background of the computer and interferingwith the installation.4.Antivirus or spyware software is preventing installation.Follow the steps below to troubleshoot this issue.1.Check th
12、e instruction manual to determine the minimum system requirements andoperating system supported by the software.Instructions for your product are usually availableonline.2.Check the specifications of the computer to ensure it meets the minimum systemrequirements and operating system supported by the
13、 software.3.Download and install all available updates for the computer and software.Software anddriver updates for your product are usually available online.NOTE:An install utility is an application used to assist with the installation of other software.If an install utility is available,follow the
14、 online instructions to properly download and install it.4.Temporarily disable any antivirus or spyware software.5.Close any software applications or other unnecessary utilities that may be running on thecomputer.6.Attempt to install the software and follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE:If the sof
15、tware was designed to use an older version of the Windows operating systemthan what is currently installed on the computer,you can try installing using the compatibilitymode.7.If the software will still not be installed,try installing it using the Safe Mode of thecomputer as follows:NOTE:Some bundle
16、d(捆绑的）software requires the product to be connected to the computerduring the installation process.21.Which of the following may be a reason for the failure of the installation of the suppliedsoftware?A.The antivirus software is not running in the background.B.The computer is using the latest Window
17、s operating system.C.The software is incompatible with the computer operating system.D.The maximum system requirements are not met for the software.22.When you are installing software designed for an older version of the Windows operatingsystem,you can _.A.temporarily disable other applicationsB.fol
18、low the on-screen instructionsC.try installing it using the Safe ModeD.switch to the compatibility mode23.As is listed in the passage,_ seems to be the last step which may help troubleshootthe installation problem.A.using the Safe Mode of the computerB.turning off and restarting the computerC.connec
19、ting the product to the computerD.copying the software to a folder on the hard driveBI discovered the power of fear when I became stuck to my driveway,as if my feet werecrazyglued to the cement(水泥).As much as I tried,I could not move them.The realization thatmy daughters were playing in Nancys house
20、,just one-half block away,paralyzed(麻痹)my legs,making me unable to move when I neared the end of our driveway.Dense,black smoke was risingfrom behind the Sycamore Maple trees on the other side of the street and was enveloping threehouses,making them barely visible.Nancys house was one of them.I trie
21、d to call out for my daughters,hoping to see them run safely to my arms,but my voicewas also stuckstuck in my throat with no intention of coming out.There I stood,helpless,paralyzed and silenced by fear,unable to protect the two little girls I loved more than even I hadrealized.Although trapped in a
22、 body that couldnt move or speak,I could still hear.I could hear othermothers anxiously calling their children.I could hear a frightening silence that covered theneighborhood instead of the usual happy voices of children.And,finally,I could hear the alarm ofthe fire engine.As the alarm announced,Wer
23、e on our way,it instantly dissolved the crazy gluethat had held my feet to the cement and it unlocked the soundproof box that had silenced my voice.I was free to make sure my daughters were safe.As I continued down the driveway,two little girls,my two little girls,ran toward me fromacross the street
24、.They had come home to tell me about the fire in the garage next to Nancyshouse.Not only did my feet and voice work now,but my eyes were also in good working orderand had no trouble producing tears.24.Why was the author stuck to her driveway?A.She was too tired to move her legs.B.Thick black smoke b
25、locked her view.C.The cement on the driveway was still wet.D.The fear for her daughters safety struck her.25.What made the author able to move and speak again?A.Shouting from other anxious mothers.B.Strange silence in the neighborhood.C.The alarm of the coming fire engine.D.The courage to protect he
26、r daughters.26.What does the author suggest at the end of the story?A.She burst into tears of relief and happiness.B.She was really thankful to see her girls saved.C.She was too excited to believe what she saw.D.She overcame her fear and fully recovered.27.What is the best title for the text?A.Love
27、in FireB.Stopped in SilenceC.A Narrow EscapeD.The Price of Fear高三英语 2022-10 阶考第 3页共 5 页CNorway just hit a record in its move to gradually stop using cars that depend on fossil fuels.More than 9 in 10 new cars sold there in September were either electric or rechargeablehybrids,according to the Norweg
28、ian Information Council for Road Traffic,or OFV.Of all newpassenger cars sold so far in 2021,less than 5%are gas-powered.A slightly smaller percentage usediesel(柴油).The sales numbers push Norway closer to meeting its national goal of transitioningto an entirely zero-emission fleet of new cars by 202
29、5an initiative the government backs withtax incentives(激励).Several factors are driving record numbers of Norwegian drivers to choose electricity overgas or diesel power,including new technology that has eased customers anxiety about electricvehicles range.But money is a main concern.Norway has long
30、encouraged people to adopt electric vehiclesand it does so by using acarrot so large that its essentially also a stick.Electric cars are exempt(免除)from the 25%value-added tax(VAT),for instance.Theyrealso exempt from environmental pollution taxes that buyers of gas and diesel vehicles must pay.“The p
31、urchase tax for all new cars is calculated by a combination of weight,CO2 and NOxemissions,“the Norwegian Electric Car Association says.“The tax is progressive,making big carswith high emissions very expensive.”Other sweeteners include a lot of auto-related fees that arereduced or totally canceled,f
32、rom ferry rides to parking.And companies can get a tax break foreach electric vehicle.Overall,Norway is seeing a rapid increase in passenger car this yearmore than 35%higherthan in 2020.With electric car sales booming,the future of the VAT exemption has been a top forpolitical debate this year,as la
33、w makers look at how to bolster tax income while also supportingthe move away from fossil fuels.28.What is the main reason for electric vehicles leading sales growth?A.VAT exemption.B.No more auto-related fees.C.Fossil fuels shortage.D.Development of technology.29.How does the author illustrate the
34、carrot and stick approach in the 5th paragraph?A.By analyzing cause and effect.B.By giving statistics.C.By referring to previous findings.D.By making a comparison.30.What does the underlined word“bolster”in the last paragraph mean?A.Calculate.B.Reduce.C.Receive.D.Increase.31.Which of the following i
35、s a suitable title for the text?A.Tax-free Policy Works Well with Car Industry in NorwayB.No More Gas-powered Cars Allowed to Be Sold in NorwayC.9 in 10 Cars Now Sold in Norway Are Electric or HybridD.Almost All Cars Will Go Electric in Norway Right AwayDSmartphones are our constant companions.For m
36、any of us,their glowing screens are acommon presence,drawing us in with endless distractions.They are in our hands as soon as wewake,and command our attention until the final moments before we fall asleep.Steve Jobs would not approve.In 2007,Jobs took the stage and introduced the world to the iPhone
37、.If you watch the fullspeech,you will be surprised by how he imagined our relationship should be with this iconicinvention.This vision is so different from the way most of us use these devices now.In his remarks,Jobs spent an extended amount of time demonstrating how users could utilizeits touch scr
38、een before detailing the many ways Apple engineers had improved the age-old processof making phone calls.“Its the best iPod weve ever made,”Jobs exclaimed at one point.“Thekiller app is making calls,”he later added.Both lines drew thunderous applause.The presentation confirms that Jobs imagined a si
39、mpler iPhone experience than the one weactually have more than a decade later.For example,there was no App Store when the iPhone wasfirst introduced,and this was by design.Jobs was convinced that the phones carefully-designednative features were enough.He did not seek to completely change the rhythm
40、 of users daily lives.He simply wanted to take experiences we had already found important listening to music,placing calls,generating directions and make them better.The minimalist(简约主义者)vision for the iPhone Jobs offered in 2007 is unrecognizabletoday and that is a shame.Under what I call the“const
41、ant companion model,”we now see our smartphones as always-onportal(通道)to information.We have become so used to it over the past decade that it is easy toforget the novelty(新奇)of the device.It seems increasingly clear to me that Jobs probably got itright from the very beginning:Many of us would be be
42、tter-off returning to his original minimalistvision for our phones.Practically speaking,to be a minimalist smartphone user means only using your device for asmall number of features that do things of value to you.Otherwise,you simply put it away outsideof these activities.This approach removes this
43、gadget(小玩意)from the position of a constantcompanion down to a luxury object,such as a fancy bike that gives you great pleasure when youuse it but does not dominate your entire day.Early in his 2007 keynote Jobs said,“Today,Apple is going to reinvent the phone.”What hedidnt add,however,was the follow
44、-up promise:“Tomorrow,were going to reinvent your life.”The smartphone is fantastic,but it was never meant to be the foundation for a new form ofexistence.If you return this innovation to its original role,you will get more out of both yourphone and your life.32.According to Steve Jobs,what was the
45、main selling point of Apples first iPhone?A.It allowed its users to have access to the Internet.B.It was actually an iPod that could make phone calls.C.It was installed with applications by third-party developers.D.It could fulfill peoples desire to multitask in their daily lives.33.According to the
46、 article,a minimalist smartphone user is likely to _.A.expect to reinvent his life with the deviceB.buy the latest model of iPhone and see it as a luxuryC.spend more time working than playing with his deviceD.remove the unnecessary applications from the device34.The underlined word“it”in the 7th par
47、agraph probably refers to _.A.the native features of smartphonesB.the information on the InternetC.the novelty of the deviceD.the constant companion model35.What can be inferred from the passage?A.The minimalism of iPhone helps users bring out the best of the device.B.Jobs expected iPhone to be the
48、foundation for a new form of existence.C.Smartphone users have changed their life to enjoy pleasant experiences.D.The invention of App Store has made smartphones luxury objects.高三英语 2022-10 阶考第 4页共 5 页第二节（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。Most drinks stating that they a
49、re fruit-flavored contain no fruit at all,while most of the restcontain only a small quantity of fruit,according to a study carried by the British FoodCommission.“Consumers need to check the labels before buying drinks,though sometimes the actualcontent can be non-existent,”said Food Commission spok
50、esperson Ian Tokelove.“Foodproduction is highly competitive.36It will increase profits,and consumers wont alwaysrealize they are being tricked.”Flavorings are focused on the flavors of natural food products suchas fruits,meats and vegetables,or creating flavor for food products that do not have the
51、desiredflavors.Researchers analyzed the contents of 28 strawberry-flavored products sold in stores.37Of the 11 products that did contain strawberries,five of them contained less than onepercent real fruit.In addition,each juice box contained nearly eight teaspoons of sugar.38Lets takejam as an examp
52、le.Some strawberry-flavored jam was labeled as containing no artificial colors,flavors,or sweeteners,but it contained absolutely no strawberries at all.39Consumers havethe rights to know clearly about what they have bought.Under current UK law,food packages donot have to distinguish between natural
53、and artificial flavoring.“Describing a product asstrawberry flavor and covering the surface of the packet with pictures of strawberries is misleading.40Unfortunately,it is also legal and widespread,”Tokelove said“Its time to take measuresto protect the consumers rights.”A.The products which contain
54、real fruit are popular with people.B.Even products advertised as more natural often contained no fruit.C.They found that about 60 percent of them didnt contain any fruit at all.D.If companies can cut their costs by using flavoring,they are likely to do so.E.It is important and necessary to demand a
55、small amount of flavoring in the products.F.Actually the product contains just a tiny percentage of strawberry or even no fruit at all.G.The Food Commission suggested all flavors used in a product should be listed on thepackaging.第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四
56、个选项 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My mother-in-law tells me shes coming over,so I lock the front door.My four-year-old twinsstand with their hands and faces pressed41the window.Their excited breath42up theglass.I need to keep them43 or they wont be able to44hugging theirgrandmother without being co
57、ntrolled.As she gets closer,they see her holding a large45in her gloved hands and a boxpiled with cakes.She puts them down on the porch(门廊)as the boys46their drawingsfor her to see through the door.Her bright eyes can be seen,and you just know shes47under her N95.We are48to have dinner brought to us
58、 tonight.A pandemic really calls for a big dish.Carol is the kind of person who49to care for her loved ones while in the middle of deeppersonal50.In January,Carol lost her husband of 50 years.Meanwhile,she feels his51every day in their apartment,alone.But she tells me she still feels connected to hi
59、m when she52.I find myself thinking about Carol alone in her kitchen,preparing food.I53herstanding over the counter,opening the soup cans,washing the vegetables,cutting them up,anddividing them into four separate dishes for the families of her four54.How can she55such uncertain times without56the co
60、mfort of being surrounded by the peoplewho love her?From Carol Ive learned that sorrow is love and love is57and none of them stops justbecause we are all58,by social distancing or more.We still59and we still loveand we still eat.This is what I want to tell my boys when they ask where their grandpa h
61、as gone,and60their grandma is standing so far away.However,I give them cakes.And as theytake off the heart paper outside,I tell them,Grandma made those specially for you.41AaboveBoverCagainstDfrom42AfogsBmakesCclimbsDbrings43AoutsideBsilentCinsideDinactive44AresistBforbidCriskDmiss45AcakeBbagCmaskDd
62、ish46Akeep upBlook upChold upDpick up47AnoddingBsmilingCweepingDthinking48AsurprisedBdelightfulCpuzzledDgrateful49AcontinuesBlovesCtendsDdecides50AbusinessBsorrowCtroubleDinconvenience51AcompanyBabsenceCimageDcare52AcomesBsleepsCrecallsDcooks53AdiscoverBobserveCpictureDnotice54AsistersBrelativesCgra
63、ndchildrenDchildren55Aget throughBrun throughCbreak throughDsee through56AratherBevenCfrequentlyDrarely57AfoodBunityCspaceDsacrifice58AthreatenedBscaredCseparatedDhospitalized59AfightBmournCgiveDappreciate60AwhatBwhenChowDwhy高三英语 2022-10 阶考第 5页共 5 页第二节（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
64、词或括号内的单词的正确形式。Chinas biggest livestream celebrity has vanished from Alibabas ecommerce platform Taobaoafter authorities fined her Rmb1.34bn for tax evasion,in a big blow to the ecommerce giantsambition61(dominate)the growing market of livestream shopping.The closure of Viyasaccount also cuts off an
65、important marketing channel for western brands,including Tesla andProcter&Gamble,which have hired62star to promote their products in the Chinesemarket.“Given that,Taobao has just lost its core competitiveness in livestream ecommerce,”said LiChengdong,head of the Internet think-tank Haitun.He added,“
66、Many63(shop)tune intoTaobao livestream platform just to buy64the influencer recommends.”Alibaba relies65a handful of top-tier Internet celebrities such as Viya and the“lipstick king”Austin Li,who,in the past few years,66(train)at so-called wanghongschools run by professional talent agencies.Viya and
67、 Li67(collective)sold Rmb19bn worth of goods during 2021 Singles Day.PingAn Securities predicts that the value of goods68(purchase)through livestreams willdouble this year to Rmb2tn,69more traditional online shopping will grow at 15 percent.Livestreaming represents the future of ecommerce and Taobao
68、 risks70(take)over byDouyin and Kuaishou without the draw of these high-profile celebrities.第四部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.
69、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改 10 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,online courses are no longer just an option formany students.Schools were shifting to a fully online format to prevent the spread of the virusthese days.Some people are in a favor of online courses.They think students
70、can follow teachersto keep learning.With the videos saving in the computer,students can review that they havelearned at any time.Online courses break through the limitation of time and space,providingstudents great convenience to study.And other people are worried that students may play gameswhile s
71、tudy and waste their time.Students might become addictive to phones,which has a badimpact on our study.Whats worse,too much screen time does great harms to students eyes.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华。近期,你所在城市的中学生就“最美汉字”进行投票。请阅读下面一则新闻报道,向学校英文报“Happy Teens”专栏投稿。内容包括：1.简要概括学生推荐这五个汉字的理由。2.简述你最想推荐的汉字及其寓意。3.谈谈你
72、的感想。注意：1.词数 100 词左右。2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。High school students recommend ren as message to the worldThe Chinese character ren,a word that generally means“benevolence”,has beenselected by high school students in a poll(民 意 调查)to highlight Chinese culturearound the world.The character ren was selected by 8
73、.33 percent of the 3,000respondents who took part in the poll,according to one of the organizers,a studentfrom a high school.It was followed by the characters ai,yi,meng and xiao,whichmean love”,“one”,“dream and“filial piety”.Those characters ranked in the“top-20 most beautiful Chinese characters”.(
74、China Daily,March 6,2022.Page 4)高三英语 2022-10 阶考第 6页共 5 页树德中学高 2020 级高三上学期 10 月阶段性测试英语试题答案听力：1-20CAABABABCABCBCBABBAB阅读：21-35CDADCABADDCBDDA七选五：36-40DCBGF完型：41-60CACADCBDABBDCDABACBD语法填空：61.to dominate62.the63.shoppers64.what/whatever65.on66.have been trained67.collectively68.purchased69.while70.bein
75、g taken短文改错：were-arein a favor 去掉 asaving-savedthat-whatstudents 后加 withAnd-But/Yetstudy-studyingaddictive-addictedour-theirharms-harm书面表达：A possible version:Recently,some high school students have conducted a poll to choose the most beautiful Chinese character.Among tens of thousands of characters,
76、“ren,ai,yi,meng,xiao”are strongly recommended.Obviously,most students think the five characters carry typical Chinese culture in terms of traditional beliefs and corevalues concerning morality and ethics.Of these characters,I put meng on the top of my list.Holding meng,which means best wishes for th
77、e future,one is not only to seek for opportunities for a better life,but also to create brand-new things for people aroundthe world.Personally,Chinese characters are so charming that they are treasures of human cultures.With deep lovefor Chinese culture,we should strive to promote them to the world.
78、听力原文：Text 1M:Im sorry.I spilled tea all over your dress.W:Thats all right,young man.M:Let me help you clean that up.(1)W:I will do it myself.Text 2M:Oh no,the Internet just stopped working.W:Not again!Did you pay the bill this month?M:Uh-oh.I guess I forgot.(2)W:I havent finished my research yet!Tex
79、t 3W:This is delicious!How did you cook it?Ive never been able to eat something like this.M:I spent three years in France as a young boy.I learned a lot of amazing techniques there.(3)W:Youre a true artist!Text 4W:Well,everything looks good.M:Are you sure?W:You have nothing to worry about.It was a f
80、alse alarm.M:I know there are more rats in here somewhere!(4)Text 5W:Have you seen Tony today?I havent seen him in his usual classroom or on the playground.M:He didnt come to school.I think he is sick in bed.(5)Text 6W:The soccer game is starting!Lets watch it.(6)M:You go ahead.I need to finish my h
81、omework first.W:Uh,Bill.school just ended.Come on,lets watch the game.You can do the homework at home.M:When I get home,I like to have some snacks first and then enjoy one of my hobbies.(7)W:What hobbies?Do you still play the guitar?M:Yes,I do.Text 7M:Andrea,please come in here.(8)W:Right away,sir.(
82、8)M:That was quite a good presentation you just gave.(8)W:Im glad everything was up to your standards of quality.M:Theres one thing I am not sure about.W:Oh,whats that,sir?M:Its your dress.Actually,I really like it and would like to buy one for my wife.(9)Can you tell me where youbought it?W:Oh!I th
83、ought I was about to get fired!The dress.I bought this from Macys on Main Street.I think it was onsale,but Im not sure about the price now.Text 8W:Hey,Jacob!Did you move back home to Chicago?M:No,Ive been living in Paris for the past two years.(10)W:Oh,yeah?Were you studying out there?M:No.Actually,
84、I was working as a teacher.I taught students and adults who wanted to learn English.(10)W:That sounds fun.Do you speak French?(11)M:I didnt before I went,but I learned a lot when I was there.Its actually a beautiful language,and I lovedstudying it.(11)W:Well,whats next for you?Are you going back to
85、your job at the restaurant?M:I think Ill stay in Los Angeles for a while.(12)Now that I get a certificate to teach English,I can get plentyof work here.Text 9W:Excuse me.Im new here.Can you give me some advice?(14)M:Sure.What are you looking to do?(13)W:Well,I want to get back into shape.(13)M:No pr
86、oblem.We get a lot of people like you in here.Believe it or not,you are not alone.Im Peter Smith,head trainer here.Its nice to meet you.(13)W:Hi,Im Sally.So,where should I begin?There are so many machines to choose from.M:Well,I would recommend some basic exercises just to train your heart and some
87、of those muscles that havebeen out of use for a while.W:So,I should maybe get on this first?M:Yes.You should start by walking for 20 minutes,and then jog for 10 minutes before walking for another 20minutes.(15)W:Well,I can do that.How many times per month should I do it?M:Per month?You should be ask
88、ing how many times per day!(16)W:Wow,it looks like getting back into shape is going to be a big challenge.I hope I can find the time.(16)Text 10Look at this picture.The Alameda Flea Market near San Francisco takes this idea to the extreme.Themarket covers an outdoor area of about twenty football fie
89、lds,(17)and there are about 1000 different sellers.Youcan rent bikes and large carts to make it easier to find what youre looking for-furniture,art,jewelry,householditems.(18)The only rule is that every item sold at the market must be at least twenty-five years old.Anyonecaught selling new things is
90、 removed from the market and banned for life!International food trucks representone of the more interesting trends in American food culture.At the Alameda Flea Market,you can find dozens ofthese mobile restaurants.Bands play music for tips,and there are even services for kids and pets for the first
91、fewhours!Although most markets like this in America are free,(20)this one is not.If you arrive between 6:00 a.m.and 9:00 a.m.,when the best deals are happening,you pay$15.You can get in for$10 between 9:00 a.m andnoon.Between noon and 3:00 p.m.,admission is only five bucks.(19)The market officially closes at 4:00 a.m.,but most sellers start packing up one hour before that.