云南省玉溪市一中2023届高三英语上学期开学考试试题（Word版附答案）

这是一份云南省玉溪市一中2023届高三英语上学期开学考试试题（Word版附答案），共14页。
玉溪一中高2023届高三上学期开学检测卷
英语学科


本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟

注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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。
1. When did the woman leave for the movie?
A. 5 minutes ago. B. 15 minutes ago. C. 30 minutes ago.
2. Which food does the man usually avoid?
A. Cream. B. Biscuits. C. Strawberries.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Relatives. B. Fellow students. C. Teacher and student.
4. Who told Marie about the accident?
A. Tom. B. The man. C. Lucy.
5. How many times has the man tried to wake Peter up?
A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.
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. How does the man feel about the American football match?
A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Interested.
7. Why did the woman come to watch the game?
A. She thought it was a soccer game.
B. She’d like to share the man’s hobby.
C. She wanted to see how exciting it was.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man ask the woman about?
A. The gifts for new co-workers.
B. The order of new notepaper.
C. The address of new company.
9. Why does the man tell the woman to wait?
A. The company’s address might change.
B. Carl told Geoff about a mistake.
C. The paper is too expensive.
10. How does the woman feel about the news?
A. Angry. B. Doubtful. C. Encouraged.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Which fixing company they should choose.
B. How much they have spent.
C. When the fixing will begin.
12. What does the woman say about Prestons?
A. They are unreliable.
B. They do high-quality work.
C. They charge the lowest price.
13. What does the woman agree to do?
A. Respond to all the builders.
B. Ask for a lower price.
C. Email Valley Builders.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In an office. B. In a lift. C. In a car.
15. How soon will the man be interviewed?
A. In 30 minutes. B. In 15 minutes. C. In 10 minutes.
16. Why does the woman want to get the job?
A. She likes the working time.
B. She likes working in downtown.
C. She likes going to work by subway.
17. What will the woman do next?
A. Answer the phone. B. Talk more with the man. C. Visit some shops nearby.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How do scientists at University College London measure memory loss?
A. By recording the time people spend on TV.
B. By tracking people’s living habits.
C. By using memory and fluency tests.
19. What leads to memory decline in older people?
A. Watching television for hours.
B. Playing video games for hours.
C. Surfing the Internet for hours.
20. What do the researchers suggest older people do?
A. Make more friends.
B. Sleep eight to ten hours per night.
C. Balance TV viewing with other activities.

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。
A
Top universities for employability 2022 in USA
California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology, founded in 1891, is one of the best private universities in the world, ranking 9 in National Universities. Its setting is suburban and the campus size is 124 acres. The student population is tiny compared with other colleges with just over 1,000 undergraduates and 1,200 postgraduates (2021). Students are admitted on the basis of strong maths, science and engineering skills and interest. Some of them may get high scholarship.
Tuition and fees: $58,680 (2021-2022)
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private research university that was founded in 1740 in Pennsylvania, USA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,872 (fall 2021). Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and is one of several institutions that claim to have been the first university in America. University of Pennsylvania is ranked number 4 in National Universities.
Tuition and Fees: $ 57,770 (2021-2022)
Columbia University
For more than 260 years, Columbia university has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world. The oldest private institution recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,170 (fall 2021) and is the 5th oldest in the United States. It is ranked number 11 in National Universities.
Tuition and Fees: $53,000 (2021-2022)
University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,989 (fall 2021). In an urban setting, the campus size is 217 acres. University of Chicago has a reputation for devotion to academic scholarship and its ranking is number 6 in National Universities.
Tuition and Fees: $49,298 (2021-2022)
21. What is special about California Institute of Technology?
A. It is the oldest university in America.
B. It is a small but well-known university.
C. It offers the highest academic scholarship.
D. It only admits international talented students.
22. Which university can you apply to if you want to pay less tuition and fees?
A. University of Chicago. B. Columbia University.
C. University of Pennsylvania. D. California Institute of Technology.
23. What do the four universities have in common?
A. They are all built in urban areas. B. They are all small schools in size.
C. They are all private universities. D. They are all ranked top 10 in the USA.
B
If the West has the apple, the East has the king of fruits: the mighty mango. Called “aam” in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi, this tropical fruit traces its origins to South Asia. Urdu and Hindi literature are filled with references to this fruit that once filled the kitchens and gardens of emperors.
Everyone is crazy about mangoes during the summer months in South Asia. City streets in India are lined with vendors (小贩) selling all varieties of mangoes. Young and old bargain for better prices, mangoes are sent as gifts, restaurants have special mango menu items and the fruit becomes a gesture of goodwill between India and Pakistan, with the choicest varieties sent across the border to celebrate each country’s independence days.
South Asians all over the world await mango season. South Asian stores receive shipments of the fruit, though they are limited in quality and quantity. Each year, I savor (品尝) my mangoes, though I’m saddened that popular varieties aren’t easily available in Vancouver.
Mango memories take me back to the city I was born in: Rourkela in the eastern part of India. In late March, just as the days would start to become hot, I remember mango trees blooming with their fresh fragrance in the breeze as we biked to school. Came April, the trees would start bearing fruit. I remember the thrill of sneaking out to collect raw mangoes, climbing onto the roof of our quarters and eating them with pink slat and powdered red chilies (红辣椒粉) alongside my best friend.
Mango stories from my childhood are endless. But this summer in Vancouver, tired from the pandemic, I can’t help but remember my sweet mango memories. I realize that I need to wander the streets of my home country, to feel the intense heat of the summer months and soak in the country of my birth.
Instead, I am in a semi-lockdown state savoring mangoes, enjoying those I can find in Canada but missing the Indian varieties. This year, the mighty mango has become a symbol of the sense of loss that each one of us is feeling.
24. What do we know about the mangoes in South Asia?
A. They are very cheap in summer in India.
B. They are a symbol of independence in India.
C. In Pakistan, they are mainly grown on the borders.
D. The fruit is regarded as a kind gesture between India and Pakistan.
25. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The growth stages of mangoes.
B. The favorable seasons to grow mangoes.
C. The reasons for the author’s preference for mangoes.
D. The author’s mango memories back in his (her) home country.
26. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A. To recall his mango memories and express his homesickness.
B. To explain why mangoes are the king of fruits in the East.
C. To analyze the negative impact of the pandemic.
D. To share his experience in Canada.
27. Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A. Mango Memories
B. The King of Fruits in the East
C. My Affection for My Motherland
D. The Different Tastes of Mangoes

C
Six “sacrificial pits（祭祀坑）”, dating back 3,200 to 4,000 yeas, were newly discovered in Sanxingdui Ruins site in Guanghan. Over 500 artifacts, including gold masks, bronze wares, ivories, jades and textiles were unearthed from the site. Sanxingdui site is located in Sanxingdui Town, Guanghan City, Sichuan Province, on the south bank of Qianjiang River (Yangtze River), a tributary of Tuojiang River in the north of Chengdu Plain. The site covers an area of about 12 square kilometers, and the core area is the ancient city of Sanxingdui, with an area of about 3.6 square kilometers. It is the largest and highest-grade central site found in Sichuan Basin during the Xia and Shang period.
Sanxingdui site, first found in 1929, is generally considered as one of the most important archaeological sites along the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. However, the work of excavation on the site only began in 1986, when two pits — widely believed for sacrificial ceremonies — were accidentally discovered.
Investigation in the area around No.1 and 2 pits was relaunched in October 2019, and No.3 pit was found in December 2019, according to Lei Yu, a researcher of Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute who heads the ongoing excavation. Thirty four research universities and research institutes have cooperated in this project. He said the new discoveries will help to better understand many unexplained findings in 1986.
More excavation followed in March 2020, and five more pits were found last year. And detailed research began in October. Excavation capsules with hi-tech equipment were set up in the pits in order to prevent the site from further damage.
According to the National Cultural Heritage Administration, studies of Sanxingdui site will become a crucial project in an ongoing program Archaeology China, which tries to explain the origins of Chinese civilization and how diverse cultures communicate and come together.
28. What does the underlined word “excavation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Check. B. Dig. C. Protection. D. Extension.
29. How did archaeologists protect the Sanxingdui site?
A. By conducting more experiments around the site.
B. By dividing the task of excavation into several parts.
C. By cooperating with research universities and institutes.
D. By using excavation capsule armed with hi-tech equipment.
30. What can we infer about the pits from the text?
A. There are 6 sacrificial pits discovered in Sanxingdui site in all.
B. The size of the core zone is about 1/3 of Sanxingdui site.
C. The discovery of Sanxingdui site only began in 2019.
D. All sacrificial sites were discovered in the meantime.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. Sanxingdui site needed protecting.
B. Hi-tech helped to explore Sanxingdui site.
C. Sanxingdui discoveries reveal ancient China.
D. Sacrificial pits were unearthed in Sanxingdui site.


D
 Do you get nervous thinking about a coming math test? If yes, you are far from alone. Math anxiety has become a common condition among students around the world. Students in countries with higher levels of math anxiety tend to achieve lower math grades, according to a study published by the National Academy of Sciences on Feb 15.
Math anxiety — a negative emotional reaction to the core subject — causes fear, physical suffering and behavior problems among young pupils, according to a University of Cambridge study. Some people also experience physical symptoms such as sweaty palms or a racing heart. They may then try to avoid every situation involving numbers, meaning they are held back from pursuing careers related to this subject, such as technology or engineering, according to The Guardian.
Relief comes from the fact that those with math anxiety aren’t destined (注定的) to be bad at math. “If a child has math anxiety, don’t assume that they’re not good at math. They may have had a really bad experience with math and there are ways to improve math achievement,” Daniel Ansari, the senior author of the study told The London Free Press.
Also, there are ways to manage your stress related to math. If you’re feeling stressed before a math exam, it may help to spend a few minutes exploring those feelings before the exam begins. “It’s about making sure you’re interpreting your feelings correctly,” Sian Beilock, a cognitive (认知的) scientist told the BBC. “Just because you have a fast heartbeat and sweaty palms, that does not necessarily mean you will fail.”
Math doesn’t come easy, no matter how clever you are. Leonardo da Vinci, the famous Italian artist, was a huge fan of mathematics. But his notebooks show that Da Vinci couldn’t do fractions (分数). He could never grasp, for instance, that dividing a number by one-quarter is the same as multiplying by four, resulting in a higher number than the original.
32. What do we know about math anxiety?
A. It is most commonly seen among teenagers.
B. Math anxiety leads to people struggling in their career.
C. It can cause unpleasant symptoms both mentally and physically.
D. People who are good at math don’t experience math anxiety.
33. What does Daniel Ansari’s study imply?
A. Math anxiety may contribute to better grades.
B. Bad experience with math can cause cognitive disadvantages.
C. Math anxiety does not reflect the ability to solve math problems.
D. Students with math anxiety may have higher cognitive abilities.
34. How should you deal with the stress related to math according to the article?
A. Ask cognitive experts for help.
B. Learn to understand your feelings.
C. Take all nervous energy as a challenge.
D. Practice more before you take math exams.
35. Why is Leonardo da Vinci’s story mentioned?
A. To show that math definitely isn’t easy.
B. To suggest a way to solve math anxiety.
C. To show da Vinci’s math anxiety is very serious.
D. To explain why math is a particularly difficult subject.

第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）
阅读短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
HOW TO FIGHT BURNOUT    
You can avoid burnout by focusing on personal characteristics associated with more resilience (恢复力). Research published in the journal Current Psychology finds something useful.    36    
     Focus on solving problems. Rather than avoiding problems, find ways to address them. If you’re having a conflict with a coworker, sit down with them and talk through the issues. If you’re over your head with a project at work, let your boss know and ask for help.    37    
     Believe in your own abilities. Of course, you’re not perfect, but having confidence in your capabilities will go a long way toward your success. Burnout is characterized by shame or questioning your effectiveness.    38    Make a list of your skills and talents. Focus on what you want to learn and where you want to go from here — identify the class you want to take or the person you want to get to know and learn from.
     Invest in social relationships. Being a high-achiever doesn’t mean you have to push away others.    39    Plus, having time away with people you care about can actually provide inspiration when you do work.
        40    You can prevent burnout from occurring again by knowing how to look out for it. There are usually some indicators that you are about to experience burnout. When you spot these signs, take a look at your life and make some positive additions.
A. Know the warning signs.
B. Make leisure time meaningful.
C. Remind yourself of all you’ve accomplished.
D. The following are key ways to address burnout.
E. Listen to others for experience, especially negative self-talk.
F. Social support can be a great way to help you fight against work stress.
G. Overall, seek to take action rather than sidestepping or avoiding issues.

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, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every act of kindness starts with something small, something we all can — and should — do every single day.
I’m Will Rubio, one of the 41 of BYUtv’s Random Acts show. We take hidden cameras to unexpected places to 42 random acts of kindness. We’ve filmed acts 43 from building disabled­friendly facilities (设施) for those who are badly 44 them but can’t afford them to returning a lost wallet.
On Random Acts, it may be a neighbor or a colleague who 45 a need and sets off an incredible chain reaction of service. 46 the story of Emmalene Meyers for example, like many young girls, Emmalene was 47 to be a ballet dancer — but her physical disability makes even everyday tasks a(n) 48 . Instead of seeing a limitation, Emmalene’s friend Lily 49 an opportunity. Lily imagined Emmalene’s dream being brought to life onstage and persuaded Random Acts to help make her plan 50 .
So, where can you start? The key is to be like Lily: look for an opportunity to make a 51 to those in need, and then take action to make it happen eventually. Being 52 and involved in service is 53 like any other goal you want to achieve. You have to 54 it.
After two seasons of hosting Random Acts, the joy of 55 burdens and brightening lives doesn’t fade. I sometimes 56 Random Acts might lose its feature eventually, but that was far from the 57 . When I finally meet the people we’ve been working to 58 and see their genuine shock and appreciation, it 59 me in the feel every time. I cry more than anyone else on the show.
Be that person doing acts of 60 out of the goodness of your heart — be the nice you want to see in the world!
41. A. photographers B. directors C. viewers D. hosts
42. A. expose B. conduct C. arrange D. advocate
43. A. changing B. counting C. ranging D. transforming
44. A. in search of B. in need of C. in defence of D. in favor of
45. A. recognizes B. ignores C. rejects D. abolishes
46. A. Bring B. Take C. Create D. Make
47. A. anxious B. proud C. afraid D. unwilling
48. A. exception B. dilemma C. competition D. challenge
49. A. provided B. seized C. spotted D. missed
50. A. successful B. acceptable C. reasonable D. available
51. A. choice B. difference C. promise D. decision
52. A. generous B. caring C. ambitious D. sociable
53. A. never B. even C. still D. just
54. A. put up with B. make up for C. work at D. bring down
55. A. bearing B. carrying C. reducing D. overcoming
56. A. admit B. realize C. remember D. assume
57. A. truth B. deadline C. destination D. boundary
58. A. accompany B. surprise C. locate D. please
59. A. refreshes B. inspires C. hits D. satisfies
60. A. forgiveness B. politeness C. generosity D. kindness
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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The trade routes are of great importance. In March, the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important sea trade routes 61. (block) by a ship, causing an epic maritime traffic jam of nearly 300 ships between Europe and Asia.
Besides the Suez Canal, China’s ancient Silk Road also played 62. important role in trade and cultural exchanges between China and Europe.
In early history, the Silk Road was the most important trade route, 63. (mark) the beginning of globalization. As the first route 64. introduced the Eastern world to the Western civilization, the Silk Road in China can date 65. the Han dynasty in ancient China. In the following years in history, many great 66. (figure ) had made significant contributions to the development of the Silk Road.
Though the Silk Road was mainly a trading route, it was 67. (benefit) to each other in the first place. It 68. (actual) opened long-distance political and economic communication between Europe and Asia. The ancient Silk Road is more like a historical textbook, enabling people from different cultures and regions 69. (understand) what happened during the ancient time. Up to now, the Silk Road in China 70. (bring) great attraction to the tourism in China even in the world.

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）
假定英语老师上课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。作文中共有10处错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误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（∧）, 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线 ( \ ) 划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线, 并在横线下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。
The other day, my roommate and I have our appointments for vaccine（疫苗）. I was OK that day, but next morning I had some reactions — I started to feel uncomfortably. Every part of my body ached and I had difficult sleeping. I live far from my hometown, because there was no one to take care of me except my roommate. But he was also going through the same problems with me.
However, he forgot that all his own pains. He tried his best to look after me, which moved us a lot. What fortunate I am to have such a loved roommate!
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
你校正在举行“健康卫生月”的活动。请你就“近视”这一话题写一篇短文，向校刊的英语角投稿。内容包括：
1. 学生近视的现状；
2. 可采取的预防措施；
3. 希望和祝福。
注意：1. 字数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇：eyesight   n.视力    near/short-sighted   adj.近视的

















玉溪一中高2023届高三上学期开学检测卷
英语学科
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 CACBB 6 —10 CABAB 11—15 ABCBA 16—20 BACAC

第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
21—23 BAC 24 —27 DDAA 28 —31 BDBD 32—35 CCBA
36 —40 DGCEA

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）
41— 45 DACBA 46 —50 BADCA 51 —55 BBDCC 56 —60 DABCD

第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
61. was blocked 62. an 63. marking 64. that 65. from
66. figures 67. beneficial 68. actually 69. to understand 70. has brought

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
1. have → had　 2. but后加the 3. uncomfortably→uncomfortable　
4. difficult→ difficulty 5. because → so/and 6. with→as 7. 删除forgot后的that
8. us→me 9. What→How 10. loved→loving/lovely

第二节 书面表达 (满分25分）
A recent survey has suggested that roughly 3 out of 4 high school students are short-sighted and have to wear glasses. The figure is so disturbing that we have to come up with some effective measures to solve the problem.
On one hand, for students, it is advisable to get regular breaks while studying. Going outdoors and enjoying the sunshine are highly recommended. On the other hand, for schools, facilities are expected to improve to provide students with an eye-friendly environment. Besides, schools are supposed to take the responsibility to educate students the importance of improving eye health.
We hope that with all these effective measures, eyesight problems can be greatly reduced.

录音原文
Text 1
M: Ah, you’re here. The movie only started 5 minutes ago, so you haven’t missed much.
W: Sorry I’m late. I set off half an hour ago, (1) but 15 minutes later I realized I’d left my purse at home.
Text 2
W: Hey, I just noticed you put cream on your strawberries. I thought you hated it.
M: Yeah, (2) I’m trying to get a taste of it. I always envy people when I see them putting it on things like chocolate cakes and biscuits.
Text 3
W: My mom helped me with my homework and I got all the questions right.
M: Well, your mom was wrong. Answer the questions again on your own. I set this exercise for my students, not their parents. (3)
Text 4
W: I set off after you called me, Dad. How is Mom?
M: She’s fine, Marie. (4) She slipped on the stairs. It looked worse than it was.
W: I called Tom and Lucy and told them Mom had had an accident. They’ll be here shortly.
Text 5
M: I can’t get Peter to wake up. I shook him when his alarm went off. Then I went back five minutes later and shook him again. (5)
W: Have another try. He has an exam today so he can’t be late for school.
Text 6 (第6题为推断题)
W: I can’t wait to watch the game, Martin. This is the first time I’ve ever been to a soccer game at a stadium.
M: This is not a soccer game. It’s American football.
W: You mean it’s a rugby game?
M: No, no, no. You’ve got them all wrong… The game is on. Look! They use an oval(椭圆形的) ball in an American football match. They can also pass the ball with their hands. Now watch the game.
W: Oh, I’m a little disappointed.
M: What are you talking about? It’s exciting.
W: Listen, Martin. I know American football is also good, but I’m a big fan of soccer. I came here only because I thought we were going to watch a soccer game. (7)
Text 7
M: Hi Dorothy, just checking, you haven’t ordered the new company notepaper yet, have you? (8)
W: I intended to do it this morning. It’s the next thing on my list. Why, is there a problem?
M: Hold fire on that. I overheard Carl telling Geoff that we might be moving to a new office soon. We don’t want to be giving people the wrong address. (9)
W: Really? I did hear about that a while ago, but I thought it couldn’t be true. I’d better find out what’s happening before I place the order. (10)
M: Yes, do that. It came as a surprise to me as well.
W: I wouldn’t mind a change of scenery, and a bigger office would certainly be very welcome.
Text 8 (第11题为总结题)
M: I’ve just got the last estimate for fixing the roof of the house. We decided that the Arkwright’s estimate is too expensive, didn’t we? And although the one from Jackson Builders is the cheapest, I don’t really trust them to do a good job.
W: I think you’re right there. They didn’t fill me with confidence.
M: So that leaves us with Valley Builders and Prestons.
W: Personally, I think that Prestons are more professional, and will probably do the best job. (12) They just seemed to talk a lot of sense about what was needed. But their estimate is £1000 more than Valley Builders’. I’m not sure they’re worth that much more.
M: I think you’re right. We should go for Valley Builders. (13) They’re a good company and lots of our neighbors have had work done by them. I haven’t heard any complaints. Do you want to send them an email and ask if they can start as soon as possible? (13)
W: Yes, I’ll do that now. (13)
Text 9
W: Morning.
M: Good morning. Which floor shall I press? (14)
W: Fourth please. (14)
M: Ah, same as me.
W: You’re not here for the interview as well, are you? (15)
M: I am indeed. (15)
W: Ha-ha, so maybe we shouldn’t be talking to each other, then.
M: I don’t think it’s likely to make much difference. When is your appointment? (15)
W: Let me see…in exactly 10 minutes.
M: Oh, you’re before me. Mine will begin in half an hour. (15)
W: Looks like you got here too early.
M: Well, I didn’t want to leave anything to chance. I could have been stuck in traffic or something like that. By the way, what made you apply for the job? (16)
W: I like the idea of working in the city center. (16) There are some good shops around here.
M: Yes, but parking the car might be expensive.
W: Well, I’ll be coming on the subway if I get the job, so that won’t matter.
M: What’s that sound?
W: What? Oh, excuse me. It’s my phone. I need a louder ring tone. I can’t always hear it if it’s in my handbag. Excuse me, I’ll have to take this call. (17)
Text 10
A new study suggests watching more than three hours of television a day doubles memory loss in older people. (18) (19) Scientists at University College London used memory and fluency tests on the same group of people six years apart. (18) They found that the memory of those who watched more than three hours a day declined by an average of eight to ten percent. The research team believes that watching television may be putting additional stress on the mind, which contributes(导致) to memory decline. (19)
Older people who watch more television are also less likely to participate in activities. And those activities are usually known to preserve mental function, such as reading, using the Internet or playing video games. The researchers say that television viewing may also be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s(阿尔兹海默病), but more research is needed to confirm this link.
While watching television may have educational and relaxation benefits, the researchers advise that adults over the age of 50 should try to balance television viewing with other activities. (20) If you’re concerned that the amount of television you’re watching could have a negative impact on your health, you should control the amount of TV watching each day and take up some healthy hobbies instead.
*语料优选*
▶ go for 选择
▶ Hold fire on that. 不要着急。（本义：停火。）
I didn’t want to leave anything to chance. 我不想出任何纰漏。
▶ They found that the memory of those who watched more than three hours a day declined by an average of eight to ten percent.
他们发现那些每天看电视超过3小时的人的记忆力平均下降了8%到10%。
If you’re concerned that the amount of television you’re watching could have a negative impact on your health, you should control the amount of TV watch each day and take up some healthy hobbies instead.
如果你担心看电视的时间过长会对你的健康产生负面影响，你应该控制每天看电视的时间，转而培养一些健康的爱好。