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高邮市临泽中学2021-2022学年高二下学期期中学情调研测试
英语试题
2022.04
注意事项:
1.本试卷满分150分。 考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答
非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。







第一部分听力（共20小题:每小题1.5分, 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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why is Craig standing outside?
A. To wait for someone.
B. To avoid a kind of smell.
C. To stay away from the heat.
2. Who is the policeman?
A. Tony. B. Eric. C. Sean.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Go to the gym. B. Walk to work. C. Find a cheaper parking lot.
4. How does the woman sound?
A. Excited. B. Worried. C. Indifferent.
5. How much will the woman pay for her phone?
A. £125. B. £150. C. £500.
第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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 is the purpose of the woman’s phone call?
A. To apply for a job.
B. To arrange a meeting.
C. To interview the salesperson.
7. What does the man offer to do for the woman?
A. Return her call.
B. Take a message for her.
C. Put her through to Mr. Burton’s secretary.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why do the speakers want to celebrate?
A. The school term is ending.
B. The woman’s birthday is coming.
C. All the students have finished exams.
9. Where is the conversation taking place?
A. In the classroom. B. In the library. C. In the cafeteria.
10. What does the man suggest doing?
A. Preparing for the exams. B. Throwing a party. C. Eating out.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. How to help Joyce after her loss.
B. How to look after Joyce’s kids.
C. How to visit Joyce’s brother.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
13. What will the woman do for Joyce?
A. Buy her a pet. B. Do some gardening. C. Help her clean her house.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What’s Carly’s nationality?
A. British. B. Chinese. C. American.
15. Who visited Carly last Christmas?
A. Her father. B. Her sister. C. Her mother.
16. What does Steven think of Chinese tea?
A. It tastes bitter. B. It smells amazing. C. It tastes better without milk.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was Joanne’s job as a teenager?
A. A writer. B. An artist. C. A model.
18. When did Joanne get married?
A. In 1930. B. In 1948. C. In 1996.
19. What happened to Joanne in 2006?
A. She won her case in court. B. She lost her husband. C. She published a book.
20. Where did Joanne settle down with her family?
A. In Ohio. B. In Florida. C. In California.

第二部分 阅读理解（满分45分）
第一节 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。(共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分)
A
Cedar Creek Treehouse (雪松溪树屋)
Cedar Creek Treehouse is very high. About 15m above ground, it is wrapped around the trunk of an enormous 200-year-old red cedar tree. The treehouse is the brainchild of Bill Compher, who has created this special building at the border between Mount Rainier National Park and theGifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington.
Access is along a 25m-long suspension bridge, then up a five-story stairway whose fourth floor is a glass observation area, where you can swing in a hammock (吊床)and enjoy the mountain views. On the fifth floor, the treehouse is divided into two levels: from the entrance there’s a surprisingly spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom and sunroom, while upstairs there are two double beds and skylights so you can take in the night sky.
But if this isn’t enough of a bird’s-eye view, you can climb up a separate 30m stairway, walk across another suspension bridge to a glass observatory and admire the 360-degree views of the forest. But this is not for everyone. “Climbing an 85-foot staircase, walking a 45-foot-long suspension bridge to a treehouse observatory 100 feet in the sky... that takes a special kind of person,”wrote Compher on his website.
Need to know: Kids under 10 are not allowed inside the treehouse. Rates are $250 for two people per night, and $25 for each additional guest.
21. What can a guest do on the fifth floor?
A. Cook some food. B. Rest in a hammock.
C. Stay in a glass observatory. D. Walk on a suspension bridge.
22. Why did Compher write the post on his website?
A. To attract visitors. B. To give a warning.
C. To make a comparison. D. To provide instructions.
23.How much should four people pay for an overnight stay at CedarCreek Treehouse?
A. $275. B. $300. C. $500. D. $550.
B
My daughter is ten. I can feel time creeping up on (开始影响) us. And lately it’s been hitting me in an unexpected location.
Bedtime reading.
From the earliest days of my daughter’s life, I would read to her when it was time to go to sleep. It was our nightly tradition and we loved it. I got great parental satisfaction from how well my kid spoke at a young age.
But she’s getting older. And our bedtime reading tradition is starting to show signs of that age. Her books are getting more complex. In the old days, we’d read a few picture books before bed. But her literary tastes have expanded so vastly now. She spent months reading the Harry Potter series, and, once done, she just had a thirst for more. She wanted bigger, longer, more meaningful books. If we read one of these books together at bedtime, it can take weeks or months for us to get through it.
Plus, she’s getting bigger. In the old days, it was fine that I took up 90% of her twin bed, but now she needs more room and we struggle to both fit onto the bed, which makes our bedtime reading even more awkward.
I’m not willing to give up on bedtime reading yet, and neither is my daughter. I once tried to bring up the subject of not reading anymore and she squashed it immediately. I could even see her protest in her eyes. Our reading tradition might be on its last legs, which, if I’m being honest, breaks my heart.
However, I don’t think I need to worry about my daughter not reading anymore. It’s part of her DNA. I’ll let her read her books by herself and I’ll read mine by myself and I will force us to exchange opinions on them over breakfast the next morning. If I’m going to lose our old reading tradition, I will start another. Some things are worth fighting for, and reading is one of them.
24. How did bedtime reading benefit his daughter according to the author?
A. It improved her sleep quality.
B. It reduced her stress and anxiety.
C. It helped to develop her language ability.
D. It strengthened her bonds with kids of her age.
25. Why does the author think their bedtime reading tradition may come to an end?
A. His daughter becomes unwilling to lie on his bed.
B. He is too busy to read long books to his daughter.
C. He has lost interest in his daughter’s books.
D. His daughter has outgrown bedtime reading.
26. What does the underlined word “squashed” in paragraph 6 probably mean?
A. Accepted B. Refused C. Understood D. Considered
27. What tradition does the author intend to start with his daughter?
A. Discussing books at breakfast time. B. Reading complex books at bedtime.
C. Recommending books to each other. D. Enjoying quiet reading together.
C
You’ve probably experienced this before: when returning from a round trip, the trip home felt shorter. What is the scientific basis for this?
Some theories include the power of expectation. Especially for vacations, the anticipation of finally reaching your destination can make the experience of traveling there feel longer because you can’t wait to get there. Additionally, if the trip to the location takes longer than expected, we may readjust our expectations of the length of the trip so that the trip back feels shorter and thus more pleasant.
Another theory is how humans take time to learn and become more familiar with new sights. When faced with new stimuli or experiences, we feel as if time is getting slower to allow more brain processing time. This contributes to why elder people often remark that time goes faster the more they age because being older often means fewer new experiences, so there is less need for the brain to interpret time more slowly to pay more attention to solving a problem.
In the case of the “return trip effect,” after viewing the landmarks on the road while getting to the destination, it is easier to recognize these points on the way back. Having less sense of puzzle and being more certain of one’s surroundings can make time feel faster. This is similar to how many activities can feel natural after learning the process. For example, when you first learn to ride a bike, you carefully strategize your speed and balance, but after a while of practicing, your mind is freer to wander off.
This “return trip effect” is most notably noticed after reflecting on how long a trip to an unfamiliar location took. This explains why the “return trip effect” is usually associated with vacations and not daily commutes (通勤) to work or school because by then, the sights are so familiar that humans can more accurately measure the time spent going to and back from a location.
28. Why do elder people feel time flies?
A. They have fewer new stimuli to process.
B. They have low expectations for the future.
C. Their problem-solving ability declines.
D. Their brain tends to misinterpret time.
29. What does the example of learning to ride a bike in paragraph 4 prove?
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Familiarity speeds up time.
C. The journey of life is full of uncertainties.
D. Similar landmarks cause confusion with time.
30. Which trip may feel the longest?
A. The trip to school. B. The trip to a strange place.
C. The trip home from school. D. The trip home from a strange place.
31. What is the best title for the text?
A. How can we make a long trip relatively short?
B. What is the scientific basis for time travel?
C. How long can the “return trip effect” last?
D. Why does the “return trip effect” occur?
第二节七选五（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。  
Ways to Boost Your Energy
Are you sleepy as the afternoon wears on? When low energy drags you down, don’t look to a candy bar, a cup of coffee, or an energy drink for a lift. The sugar and caffeine might give you an immediate pick-me-up, but after that quick high wears off, you’ll crash and feel even more tired. (32)_____________ Here are some ways:
Let the sunshine in.
Research suggests that just a few minutes of walking outside on a warm, clear day may enhance mood, memory, and the ability to absorb new information. Going outside can even improve your self-esteem. (33)_____________
Chew a piece of sugar-free gum.
It’s not exactly clear why, but numerous studies have shown that chewing gum increases attentiveness. Even before science confirmed it, during World War I, American soldiers were issued gum to help them focus.
(34) _____________
When you’re stressed, it’s natural to breathe shallowly, which can decrease the amount of oxygen that reaches cells. To counteract(缓解,抵消) that,try breathing in through your nose for four seconds, holding your breath for four seconds,and then slowly breathing out for four seconds.
Have a drink of water.
(35)_____________But you do want to drink enough water to keep your body functioning well. Try to get to the fridge or water cooler for a refill every few hours. The walk there will also help you wake up.
Belt out your favorite tune.
Singing gives you a kind of emotional high while it reduces levels of stress in your body. (36)_____________ If you’re at work and don’t want to face others’ puzzled stares, you might want to save your beautiful voice for the car.
A. Have a bite.
B. Take a few deep breaths.
C. If you absolutely can’t get out, at least open the shades.
D. So grab a hairbrush, put on your favorite song, and sing away.
E. What you need is a lasting solution to helping you feel refreshed.
F. You don’t necessarily have to follow the “eight glasses a day” rule.
G. Expose yourself to natural sunlight, especially in the early morning.
第三节  拓展阅读（共5小题：每小题1分, 满分5分）
根据译林版《生活中的太空技术》，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
37. What were ferrofluids initially designed to do?
A. To control the temperature of a spacecraft. B. To help fuel rockets in outer space.
C. To improve loudspeaker sound quality. D. To create vibrations in the air.
38. The contributions of space technology to swimsuits does NOT include_________.
A. synthetic fabrics B. wind tunnels
C. riblets D. ultrasonically bonded seams
39. Which of the following is NOT true about satellite communication?
A. The ring of communication satellites covers the whole globe.
B. Satellite communication was initially used to enable spacecraft to connect with the scientists on the Earth.
C. In 1962, the first commercial communication satellite was used for regular broadcasts from the USA to Britain.
D. Arthur C. Clarke is the first man to come up with the idea of satellite communication.
40. Memory foam benefits cyclists by _________.
A. reducing the air resistance of the helmet B. making the seat more comfortable
C. absorbing shock in their shoes D. protecting their head from possible injuries
41. Where were prosthetics first used?
A. Ancient China. B. Ancient Rome.C.Ancient Babylon. D. Ancient Egypt.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文, 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。
Every year, Dale Marks puts up a massive Christmas lights display at his home in Des Moines. It’s part of a neighborhood 42. For decades, people have come by the carload every December to the Beaverdale community to 43 the Markses’ house Christmas lights display. The holiday display 44___ good cheer. The Markses put boxes at the end of their driveway and ask visitors to 45 money and food to the Food Bank of Iowa as they drive past.
But this year, after 46 a heart attack, Marks was too 47 to hang lights while his wife was too busy with his care to 48the job. Bob Coffey, a stranger who owns a local construction company, heard the couple’s 49 and offered to help. So Coffey brought a group of 50__ to their home to put up thousands of lights. Coffey and four of his workers spent 51 putting up lights and decorations throughout the yard. He 52 that there were at least 10,000 lights. Everyone 53, when at the end of the day, he plugged two cords (电线) together and 54 the display.
“The 55 of that afternoon will last a lifetime,” Coffey said, explaining that seeing Dale and Julie Marks watching from the porch made it all 56.
42. A. reform B. mission C. initiative D. tradition
43. A. admire B. fetch C. report D. dismiss
44. A. responds to B. goes beyond C. aims at D. differs from
45. A. donate B. earn C. lend D. save
46. A. suffering B. identifying C. convincing D. acknowledging
47. A. urgent B. mighty C. weak D. panicked
48. A. take away B. take in C. take apart D. take on
49. A. resolution B. interruption C. outcome D. situation
50. A. volunteers B. doctors C. nurses D. students
51. A. weeks B. days C. hours D. minutes
52. A. imagined B. estimated C. suggested D. insisted
53. A. hesitated B. continued C. complained D. cheered
54. A. beat down B. lit up C. packed up D. prayed for
55. A. news B. truth C. goal D. memory
56. A. worthwhile B. harmonious C. incredible D. permanent
第二节 语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5 分, 满分15 分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lions seem to use yawns (哈欠) to send___57___ (signal) to each other. The observation provides the first concrete evidence ___58___ yawning can synchronize(使同步) behavior in an animal species.
ElisabettaPalagi, from the University of Pisa in Italy, ___59___(intend) to study another animal. But when her students were collecting data in South Africa, they started sending ___60___(she)videos of lions as well. Watching the videos, Palagi couldn’t help butnotice how the lions ___61___(keep) yawning one after another and then got up and moved in near synchrony.
She asked her students to focus on 19 lions ___62___(live) in two social groups. They took nearly 5 hours of video per lion over afour-month period. The team found that when ___63___single lion yawned and another lion could see it do so, the second lion started to yawn within 3 minutes of the first. The chance ___64___the second lion yawning within the 3-minute window was 139 times higher than it would have been if the first lion hadn’t yawned. The team also realized that the yawns led to actions, ___65___usually involved getting up and walking away. The lions were 11 times ___66___ (likely) to synchronize their next moves with the first lion following a spell of yawning.
第三节 单句填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分，错一点全扣分)
根据所给汉语句子，在空格里填上合适的单词，使整个句子句意完整，语法正确；每空一词。(注意：答案必须和课本原文原句一致)
67. 很遗憾他们面临各种危险，其中多处急需保护。
Unfortunately, they face a variety of dangers and many of them are __________ __________ ___________ _____________ protection.
68. 希望这个实验能使人们进一步了解地球气候，并更好地做好雷电防护。
Hopefully, it will __________ __________ __________ __________ the Earth’s climate and lead to better lighting protection.
69.鉴于这些文化差异，加拿大自2002年以来就一直在庆祝多元文化日也就不足为奇了。
Given these cultural differences, it __________ __________ __________ __________ that Canada has been celebrating Multicultural Day since 2002.
70. 1405年至1433年间，郑和代表明朝共出航七次。
Between 1405 and 1433, __________ __________ __________ the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He made a total of seven voyages.
71. 沙漠看起来空无一人，沙丘的颜色与晴空的蓝色形成了鲜明的对比。
The desert appeared completely empty and the colors of the dunes __________ __________ __________ the blue of the cloudless sky.
72. 经过张骞的努力，商路初具规模。当时主要强国之间的关系也得到了巩固，路网甚至延伸到了罗马帝国。
Following Zhang’s efforts, trade routes __________ __________and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time, with the routes network reaching as far as the Roman Empire.
73. 航空业中的职业远不只是受到媒体广泛报道的宇航员。
Jobs in the space industry go far beyond the astronauts that ________ ___________ _________ ________.
74. 正如西塞罗所言“如果对出生之前的事情一无所知，那你就永远是个孩童。”
As Cicero remarked, “To __________ __________ __________ what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child.”
75. 与通俗历史读物相反，大多数学术类书籍倾向于采用一种更具分析性和严肃性的方法来研究历史。
__________ __________ popular history books, most academic books tend to adopt a more analytical and serious approach to studying history.
76. 日本密谋了对珍珠港的偷袭，所以袭击发起之时没有预警，没有对美国宣战。
Japanhad __________ __________ __________ to launch a surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor, so the attack began without warning and without declaring war on the US.

第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分 35分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你远在英国的朋友Peter对历史文化名城扬州很感兴趣，发邮件来询问详细信息。请你回一封邮件，要点如下：
1. 风景、历史、文化等；
2. 欢迎游览。
注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使内容连贯。
Dear Peter,



Yours,
Li Hua

第二节 读后续写（满分20分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。
A Narrow Escape
A holiday in Penang was an annual affair for my family. My parents grew up in Penang and are very fond of Penang food. In December every year, we would drive up to the island to spend three days visiting their favorite restaurants.
This year, we started our journey up north on a Friday morning. The drive up was punctuated (不时打断) by stops at Bidor town and Kampar so it took us six hours to reach our destination. We always stayed at one of the hotels in Batu Ferringhi. The beach was just a short walk from the hotel entrance and our rooms had a lovely view of the sea. We spent our first evening playing on the beach. After dinner, we returned to our rooms to play card games. Mу parents had a rule for our holidays which was that we spent time doing things together. There was to be no TV and no internet. We really enjoyed ourselves together.
The next morning, we went to Bukit Bendera, the Malay name of the Penang Hill, and then spent the rest of the afternoon in town visiting our favorite shops. These lovely shops never failed to amaze us. As we were having tea at a coffee shop, we overheard people talking about an earthquake near Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. We headed back to the hotel and then went to the beach. We took a walk along the beach, picking up seashells. Suddenly I noticed a strange thing. The sea seemed to be retreating(后退) from the shore. I called my father to look at the curious occurrence. My father took one look and went pale. We saw a grey line in the distance moving towards the shore. It seemed to grow taller by the second.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右。
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

My father shouted at us to run back to the hotel.


We stopped on the fourth floor and looked down at the rushing water below us, which stopped rising.









英语试题参考答案
第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满分30分）
1-5 BABBA 6-10 ACACC 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 ACBAC
第二部分：阅读理解（满分45分）
第一节 阅读短文(共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分27.5分)
21-23 ABB 24-27 CDBA 28-31 ABBD 　
第二节 七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
32-36 ECBFD　
第三节  拓展阅读（共5小题：每小题1分, 满分5分）
37-41 BACDD
第三部分：语言运用（共两节, 满分40分）
第四节 完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
42-46 DABAA 47-51 CDDAC 52-56 BDBDA
第五节 语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5 分, 满分15 分）
57. signals 58. that 59. had intended 60. her 61. kept
62. living 63. a 64. of 65. which 66. more likely
第三节 单句填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
67. in urgent need of (U4 Reading)
68. cast new light on （U2 Reading）
69. comes as no surprise （U1 Reading）
70. on behalf of （U3 Reading）
71. contrasted strikingly with （U1 Extended）
72. took shape （U4 Extended）
73. receive widespread media coverage （U2 Extended）
74. be ignorant of （U4 integrated）
75. Contrary to （U3 Integrated）
76. hatched a plot （U3 Extended）
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分 35分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear Peter,
Glad to receive your letter where you want to know more about Yang Zhou.
Yang Zhou is like a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer. Given its long history and distinct culture, it comes as no surprise that this city is worth your visit. Indeed, it has been consistently ranked by China as one of the best cities to live in!
I am willing to be your guide if you travel to Yang Zhou.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分20分）
One possible version:
My father shouted at us to run back to the hotel. He grabbed my hand and pulled me with him. Other people on the beach also began to flee in panic. Upon reaching the entrance hall of the hotel, my father pushed us towards the stairs in an instant. Hardly had we reached the first floor when we heard the horrible sound of rushing water and glass breaking. I couldn’t help screaming and trembled with fear while my father dragged us to keep climbing without delay. The water level rose so fast that it wet my feet as I ran the last few steps to the third floor.
We stopped on the fourth floor and looked down at the rushing water below us, which had stopped rising. After what seemed like a century, it began to drop. As we stepped down cautiously, we found the entrance hall of the hotel was unrecognizable with dirt and broken furniture everywhere. Some people with minor injuries were crying in shock and those severely injured were rushed to hospital by the ambulances through all the chaos and confusion. While helping others out, I realized how lucky we were to have had a narrow escape and that the happiest thing for a family was being together safe and sound.



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Text 1
W: Hello Craig, why are you standing outside in the cold? Is it too hot in your shop?
M: No, there’s a strong smell of smoke inside. I’m staying outside until the smell is gone. (1)
W: You need a coat in this weather.
Text 2
M: Oh no, it looks like we might be in trouble. There’s a policeman coming towards us.
W: What? Oh, relax. Tony is a friend of your dad’s. (2) Eric, Tony and Sean used to go everywhere together. He’s coming over for a chat.
Text 3
W: Parking in the city is difficult. Even if I find a parking lot, it often costs a lot.
M: You don’t live so far from work. Why not go on foot? (3) Thus, you could keep fit and save on gym fees.
Text 4
W: Any news about Joe?
M: No, I saw the ambulance take him away. The teacher called his family. I bet it was a shock for them.
W: It looked painful, the way he hurt his ankle. I hope he’s OK. (4)
Text 5
W: Can you tell me about these mobile phones?
M: The basic model is £125. (5) With a gold case, it’s £150. If you want one with all the latest features, that will be £500.
W: Really, I just need a basic one. (5)
Text 6
M: Burton and Taylor Limited, how can I help you?
W: Hello, my name is Eleanor Staples. I’m calling about your advertisement for a salesperson. (6)
M: Ah, you need to speak to Mr. Burton. (7) He’s dealing with the applications, but he’s in a meeting at the moment. I’ll put you through to his secretary. (7)
W: Thank you. Do you have any idea how long his meeting will last? I don’t want to miss him if he calls me back.
M: I’m not sure about that but I’m sure his secretary will be able to supply you with all the details.
W: OK, thanks very much.
Text 7
W: How are you, Barry? Have you got your final exams out of the way?
M: Yes, I had my last one this morning. How about you?
W: I finished mine yesterday afternoon.
M: This calls for a celebration for the end of this school term. (8)
W: What did you have in mind?
M: A party that starts in the evening might be good. We can play with friends all night.
W: Trouble is, some friends are still preparing for their exams. They wouldn’t be able to come.
M: You have a point. What do you suggest?
W: We could buy some snacks and eat them here in the cafeteria. (9)
M: To celebrate the end of the term? That’s a bit boring, isn’t it? Let’s go out for a meal. (10)
Text 8 (第11题为总结题)
W: I’m so sad for Joyce. (13)
M: Yes, it’s awful that her two dogs died. She was accompanied by them for so long.
W: How will she handle it on her own? They used to be together all the time.
M: Does she have children?
W: I’ve never seen any children going to her house.
M: What about other relatives?
W: I know she has an older brother but he lives far away.
M: She must be all alone. Do you think we should do something to help her?
W: Of course. She’s such a nice person. Perhaps we should ask if the others in the community would also like to be with her. (12)
M: We should — but how?
W: We could help her with some housework. She’ll probably be glad of that.
M: Good idea. You could help take care of her garden and I could clean the house with her. (13) She will be happy.
W: Agreed. (13)
Text 9
W: How do you feel about living in Beijing, Steven? (16) Do you ever get lonely?
M: Well, I’ve made some good friends here, but yes, I do sometimes.
W: Me too. I’m from the US and this is the opposite side of the world. (14) I can’t just call round to see my mom and dad as before.
M: What do you think of the Chinese food, Carly? (14) (15)
W: It’s very nice. Last year when my sister came to see me at Christmas, (15) we had our own little celebration with Chinese food.
M: That’s one great thing about living in China.
W: And people are friendly. I wasn’t expecting that when I first came here, but everyone has been so kind.
M: Have you visited many places? I think the temples are just amazing.
W: Not yet. China must be a perfect place for a British man like you. There is so much tea everywhere. British people love drinking tea, don’t they?
M: Yes, but Chinese tea is too bitter for me. (16) I prefer proper English tea. We don’t make it the Chinese way. We put milk in it.
Text 10
You may have never heard of Joanne Kovacs, but there is a good chance you have seen a drawing of her body. Joanne was born in Ohio, and in the 1930s when she was a teenager, she signed up to be a model to earn some money. (17) She ended up modeling for two artists named Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. They were creating what would become their most famous comic book, Superman. They drew Joanne and used her body for the character of Lois Lane, a reporter who would later become Superman’s wife. Joanne ended up marrying one of the men who had drawn her, Jerry Siegel, in 1948. (18) She showed the same spirit and determination as her comic book character. When her husband died in 1996, she fought for him to be regarded as the creator of Superman when the character appeared in films and TV shows. In 2006, Joanne won her court case, (19) and won a second court case in 2008. Not only did she make sure her husband’s memory was honored, but she managed to get the money they were due. With the money, her daughter and grandchildren would be taken good care of. She died a few years later in 2011, in their family home in California. (20)