2023岳阳高一上学期期末英语试题含答案

这是一份2023岳阳高一上学期期末英语试题含答案，共18页。试卷主要包含了本试卷分为四部分，共12页等内容，欢迎下载使用。

岳阳市2023年高中教学质量监测试卷
高一英语

时量：120分钟；满分：150分。

注意事项：
1．本试卷分为四部分，共12页。
2．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号与校名填写在答题卡的相应位置。
3．全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。

第一部分　听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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. What does the woman mean?
A. Ann is a teacher.
B. Ann takes a dictionary with her.
C. Ann is quite knowledgeable.
2. Where is Susan now?
A. At home. B. In a health club. C. In a library.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Doctor and patient. B. Policeman and driver. C. Teacher and student.
4. Why does the man make the phone call?
A. To get some information. B. To make an appointment.
C. To cancel a weekend trip.
5. When will the man receive Miss Kelley’s call?
A. At about 8:00. B. At about 8:30. C. At about 9:00.

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至7题。
6. What does the man think of the program?
A. It isn’t worth watching. B. It isn’t that bad. C. It is really fantastic.
7. What will the man do tomorrow?
A. Go on a business trip. B. Attend a local meeting. C. Stay at home.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What does the man want to do at the bank?
A. Pay his bills. B. Check his account. C. Open an account.
9. Why is online banking better according to the woman?
A. It’s safer. B. It’s far cheaper. C. It never closes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman talk to the man?
A. To borrow a disk. B. To get some help. C. To open up a program.
11. What is wrong with the woman’s computer?
A. It keeps shutting down. B. It has a strange sound.
C. It can’t be connected to the Internet.
12. Where will the speakers meet?
A. At the man’s home. B. At the woman’s home. C. At the repair store.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did Danny go to Mexico?
A. To learn Spanish. B. To visit his friends. C. To go sightseeing.
14. What did Jason probably think of the study in the school?
A. Interesting. B. Challenging. C. Boring.
15. What did Jason and his classmates usually do in the afternoon?
A. They took classes.
B. They played on the beach.
C. They explored Mayan sites.
16. How many languages can Jason speak?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the talk mainly for?
A. All the students. B. The participants. C. Students’ parents.
18. How long will the sports meeting last?
A. Two days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.
19. What should the students lifting the banner do?
A. Prepare their own clothes.
B. Meet near the school gate.
C. Get their parents’ agreement.
20. What do we know about the sports meeting?
A. There are only 180 participants at the sports meeting.
B. 64 students will not take part in the parade for the ceremony.
C. The participants represent students from over 20 countries.

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
Because of the “Yunnan Elephant”, many people have developed a strong interest in elephants, and it has also aroused a heated discussion about how man and nature should share the earth and live in harmony. In this issue of “Weekend Cinema”, Yingda has brought four documentaries related to this：
The Secret Life of Elephants
The Secret Life of Elephants is a BBC nature documentary series following the lives of elephants and the work of the conservation charity Save the Elephants in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. It was first released in the United Kingdom on BBC One in January 2009 to 4.2 million viewers. The team follow the dramatic and emotional stories of 500 plus individually known elephants.
Penguin Town
The series is filmed in Simon’s Town, South Africa, where these adorable African penguins wander close by to people, strolling down the sidewalk, passing sunbathers on the beach. The series follows various penguin couples. With great humor, their love stories are told, and you follow the adventures of these penguin couples starting families and having chicks.
 Seven Worlds, One Planet
Millions of years ago incredible forces tore apart the Earth’s crust(地壳) creating seven extraordinary continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain(地形) and its own unique animal life. Seven Worlds, One Planet explores the natural wonders that give each of our continents its distinct character. Following the animals that have made these environments their home, it discovers amazing wildlife stories that uncover what makes each of these seven worlds unique.
Bears on Top of the World
This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear, a mother bear and their newborn babies, in a rapidly changing world. This is a remarkable story of how bears, ever intelligent , are adapting to a warming world.
21. If you are interested in documentaries with funny languages, which film do you prefer?
A. The Secret Life of Elephants B. Penguin Town
C. Seven Worlds, One Planet D. Bears on Top of the World
22. What do these four documentaries have in common?
A. They are all filmed in Africa.
B. They explore the natural wonders with distinct character.
C. They share the stories of wildlife.
D. They focus on animals adapting to the changing world.
23. Which section on the website can you find this passage?
A. Sports and health B. Entertainment and Culture
C. Finance and Economics D. Technology and Science
B
Jordan Mitter has been spending weekends teaching seniors in New York how to use technology for years, but he never expected he would be streaming(直播) a class about smartphones and computers on smartphones and computers.
The Manhattan resident has patiently taught texting, emailing and video chatting to dozens of seniors for years, beginning when his grandparents first got smartphones. Teaching them how to use apps and send messages inspired the tech-savvy(懂科技知识的) teen to offer his services to more older people. At age of 12, he created a formal course and started hosting free, hour-long sessions for seniors every Sunday. Immediately, he was flooded with interested participants. His course, spread out over 10 weeks, was an instant success.
But when the coronavirus hit New York City, Jordan had to end his classes. He wasn’t sure if he could move the lessons on line— it was much easier to help students understand their devices in person—but he knew the importance of keeping older folks connected online. Most of the attendees were retired or lived alone and needed to find ways to connect with family members remotely. “It gives them somewhere to be and something to do,” he said.
So he spent a week ensuring each student could use Zoom, an online video chat platform. For most of the seniors, that meant calling them individually with step-to-step instructions. Since then, online classes have been going smoothly.
His project, Mittler Senior Technology, has taught Jordan the value of making inter-generational relationships. He frequently invites his teenage friends to participate in his classes, hoping more young people will take time to help older relatives or neighbors.
“Any kid in our generation can show their grandparents how to send an email,”he said. “It’s very important to spend as much time with them as you can. ”For family members trying to help older relatives surf the Internet, Jordan has some advice. He suggests starting with basic applications, like email or texting. From there, it’s easier to learn how to navigate more complex apps and websites. “Patience is really key,”he said.
24. What inspired Jordan Mittler to teach seniors how to use technology?
A. His interest in technology.
B. His ambition to become famous.
C. His determination to fight against coronavirus.
D. His experience of teaching his grandparents.
25. Which of the following can best describe Jordan Mittler?
A. Creative and modest. B. Strict and determined.
C. Thoughtful and warm-hearted. D. Knowledgeable and humorous.
26. What can be inferred according to Jordan Mittler in the last paragraph?
A. Young people are quite willing to teach older relatives how to surf the Internet.
B. Young people are trying to teach older relatives complex applications.
C. Seniors consider it easy to learn more complex apps and websites.
D. Young people tend to be impatient when helping older relatives with technology.
27. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A teen keeps seniors connected online.
B. Seniors live a happy life.
C. New York City is a perfect place for seniors.
D. The Manhattan resident launched a project to deal with coronavirus.
C
Daily life has its satisfactions. The perfect reply to a friend’s text message. The first after-work drink. The sound of another government U-turn. But do any really compare to the joy of going to sleep? That moment when all the mess disappears into the embrace of a mattress(床垫)?
Somehow we have pushed this pleasure to the back of the queue. A third of American adults report sleeping less than the recommended seven hours. Many of us feel a lack of rest.
Stressing ourselves out about a lack of sleep can make the problem worse. In his book Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems, Oxford professor Colin Espie writes about “orthosomnia(完美睡眠症)”, where people are so focused with sleeping well that they become too anxious to do so. The marketing of sleeping aids adds to this.
Espie says we each have a sleep pattern that, like a shoe size, we figure out through trial and error. The research on bedtimes between 10pm and 11pm will cheer those who leave parties early and give up late-night football highlights, but it establishes no causal link. Genetically, some humans are larks(百灵鸟) and some are owls(猫头鹰); the larks may just have better cardiovascular(心血管) health. For an owl to try to fight their natural schedule, and sleep earlier, wouldn’t necessarily help.
Once we weren’t urged to sleep until we were dead. Now we are told to sleep or we’ll be dead. Taking our biology seriously suggests that Netflix should not try to compete with sleep, and the city that never sleeps is not as cool as it sounds. But nowadays sleep is becoming something that people try to excel at. About that I’m unconvinced. A good night’s sleep is a pleasure. As far as possible, it should also remain a simple one.
28. What can satisfy us most in our daily life according to the passage?
A. The perfect reply to a friend’s text message.
B. The first after-work drink.
C. The sound of another government U-turn
D. The joy of going to sleep.
29. What may lead to people suffering from the lack of sleep according to Colin Espie?
A. They often leave parties early.
B. They seldom stay up late for the football highlights.
C. They are too concerned about having a good sleep.
D. They have a habit to follow their natural schedule.
30. How does Colin Espie explain a sleep pattern?
A. By statistics B. By example
C. By comparison D. By process
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. It is better to sleep like an owl.
B. Netflix may affect our sleep.
C. We expect the city to be sleepless nowadays.
D. The author tries to be good at sleep.

D
Wall-E, a popular robot from a Pixar film, has been brought to life by scientists in the form of a seed-planting robot. The A’ seedbot could wander around a desert to look for fertile(肥沃) lands. After finding one, it would send a report to researchers about its discovery. The autonomous robot could then change a once-abandoned area into a workable landscape ideal for farming.
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation graduate Mazyar Etehadi created this robot farmer. It was a part of his graduation project with the Global Grad Show. This event presents solutions that tackle modern issues connected to the environment and society.
Etehadi said that he wished to see more plants and more greenery out there. The fresh graduate added that continuous desertification led him to develop a seed-planting robot. Later, he arrived at an innovative solution that would require less human participation.
According to a recent report, the farmer robot carries solar panels that can be charged even at night or day. In addition, the length of A’ seedbot is estimated to be 20cm long, and it could move within a 5km radius(半径). Etihadi said that it has 3D-printed legs that can travel in sandy areas to seek appropriate moisture(水分) levels. This would be a hint(迹象) for the robot to plant a seed.
Moreover, a distance sensor helps the machine relay reports to its user. The receiver on the other side can use data sent for further research. Additionally, it has a built-in collision(碰撞) avoidance system to help the robot for easy soil detection. “I think it was an easy solution to come up with, but no one had actually thought of it,” Etehadi said. He added that farmers, citizens, farming industries, and the government will benefit from the seed-planting robots.
Regarding these environment-friendly robots, Tadeu Caravieri of Global Grad Show said such creations would continue to appear in future programs. He believes that these robots will have a “big impact”. As another report says, because of those innovative robot designs, the year of AI has clearly arrived in today’s world.
32. Why does the author mention robot Wall-E in paragraph 1?
A. To highlight the importance of looking for environment protection.
B. To arouse the interest of the readers.
C. To prove the possibility of finding all fertile lands.
D. To show the popularity of the film.
33. What does the underlined word “tackle” mean in paragraph 2?
A. handle. B. prevent. C. strengthen. D. protect.
34. What do we know about the A’ seedbot?
A. It is developed by farmers.
B. It solves all the problems existing before.
C. It relies on frequent human participation.
D. It is partly 3D-printed.
35. What can be inferred from the passage about the future of the A’ seedbot?
A. Promising. B. Concerning.
C. Unclear. D. Costly.

第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分。满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，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。
If you are about to get braces(牙箍), you may feel nervous or stressed. 36 . But getting braces is normal part of life for modern teens, and it is a treatment that will get you closer to the image you want for yourself. Here are a few of the most important reasons you should be more excited than nervous about your braces.
37 , and they are a pretty normal part of growing up. According to Orthodontic Associates, you probably have friends you can talk to about their experience with braces to help you with your nerves.
If you don’t think traditional braces are for you, there are actually other options you and your parents could look into for straightening your teeth. 38 . This can make things easier if you want a break from your braces or don’t want them to be as noticeable.
The final reason to not worry is that your braces are a part of the process to get a smile that you love. Smiling is good for you and can actually help you feel happier. 39 , it is definitely worth getting braces to improve your confidence. You may need to wear braces for a while, but when their work is done you will have a smile that you can feel excited about for a long time into the future.
Getting braces can feel like a big transition, but it’s a pretty normal milestone for teens these days. Make it a point to talk to your doctor. 40 . In china, the braces are mainly used for tooth problems.
A. It occurs for good reason
B. Most of the people are getting used to it
C. Some products are clear and removable
D. No one likes the person who likes to smile
E. The first thing to note is that many teens have braces
F. So you know what to expect and can plan for the future
G. If you are concerned about your smile because of bent teeth

第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题：每小题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入空白处的最佳选项。
完型填空
Victor Hugo’s novel Les Miserables was first published in France in 1862 and has been a popular novel ever since. It has been 41 for the stage and screen many times. It is a comment on society and on the 42 of people through the tale of a man whose life is changed by an act of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a 43 repeated throughout the novel.
44 in the early 19th century in France, the novel records the ups and downs of the prisoner Jean Valjean, a man who has spent nineteen years in prison for 45 a piece of bread to feed his hungry sister and many attempted escapes. After being allowed to come out of prison, Valjean cannot get a job because nobody wants to give a job to a former prisoner. 46 , his life changes when a priest forgives him for stealing from a church. 47 the priest forgives him, he goes out and steals some money from a child. He soon remembers the priest’s forgiveness and 48 what he has done. He searches for the 49 to return the money but now it is too 50 --the police are searching for him. If they catch him, he will spent the 51 of his life in prison. To 52 .
the police, he changes his name from Valjean to Madeleine and eventually becomes a 53 man and even a mayor of a town. In his role as mayor, he helps a woman called Fantine and promises to take care of her daughter, Cosette. He treats Cosette like his own daughter and risks his safety for her happiness. Valjean’s new life becomes 54 when a policeman guesses who Valjean really is and wants to send him back to prison. What follows is a long 55 of cat and mouse which eventually takes Valjean into the dangerous streets of Paris during the 1832 Revolution.
41. A. adopted B. approved C. adapted D. adjusted
42. A. love B. nature C. thought D. belief
43. A. place B. noun C. theme D. name
44. A. Set B. Placed C. Said D. Told
45. A. buying B. accepting C. wanting D. stealing
46. A. Therefore B. However C. So D. Thus
47. A. After B. Before C. While D. If
48. A. realizes B. remembers C. regrets D. recalls
49. A. priest B. policeman C. mayor D. child
50. A. early B. sad C. soon D. late
51. A. rest B. whole C. best D. worst
52. A. catch B. avoid C. beg D. respect
53. A. dangerous B. successful C. generous D. secret
54. A. glorious B. easy C. bright D. difficult
55. A. film B. relation C. game D. event

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。
Coming of age is a term used to describe the transition between childhood and adulthood. It is an important milestone. It marks the deadline by 56 a young person is expected to be a 57
(full) responsible adult. And as such, is regarded the associated 58 (right) and responsibilities of adulthood. In ancient China, the coming of age ceremony was 59 essential ritual(仪式) for a child that had grown up. It 60 (date) back to the Zhou Dynasty and has a history spanning over 2,000 years. According to the records in Liji (《礼记》), the Book of Rites, boys should take part in a capping ceremony at 20, 61 girls should take a hair-pinning ceremony at the age of 15. After the coming of age ceremony, they became adults and 62 (allow) to get married. According to the Book of Rites, human beings are human because of all the rituals, mannerism and etiquette(规矩). But where does the mannerism and etiquette start? Well, it starts 63 being properly dressed. So during these ceremonies, boys and girls would put on tailored hats and hair accessories(装饰) 64 (show) that they are formally dressed for the adulthood. On the big day, the host would prepare all the caps and matching costumes for the boy. And of course, the boy would have to bathe 65 (he). Like any other formal events, the host would come out to give a speech, then the boy would come out to greet all the guests.
第四部分 写作(共两节、满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，下周有英国友好学校的学生到你们学校交流访问，你将作为学生代表致欢迎辞。请为此写一篇发言稿，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍活动安排；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

　　Honorable guests, dear teachers and fellow students,

Yours sincerely,
Li Hua


第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“What will we be singing for the contest this year?” a student from my high school choir,a singing team, asked eagerly.
I hesitated this moment. “I was thinking,” I said, “maybe we’ll skip the contest and just work hard on the concerts this year. ”
“NO!” the kids protested.
“We’ve got to go to contest!”
“In Class A. ”
“It’s tradition!”
This was true. Awards lined the front wall of the music room from the past successes of large, talented classes. But a change in educational policies, with an emphasis on academics, had reduced my choir to a mere thirty-two students. My section leaders had graduated or been forced to drop music classes, leaving me with young, inexperienced kids who couldn’t read music, couldn’t hold their parts, and could sing only a simple melody or song.
“Maybe we could enter Class B this year,” I suggested, knowing even that would be a near-impossible mission.
“No!” the kids screamed. “Class A!”
I shook my head. “Class A is extremely difficult. ”
“We can do it!” they shouted. “We can do it!”
“I’ll have to think about it,” I said, hoping their enthusiasm would die off in a couple of weeks.
But that didn’t happen. If anything, the class became more fixed. Every day they begged and begged and they insisted. Because I had to protect their self-pride I couldn’t tell them they weren’t good enough. My efforts to prevent their eagerness, by showing them a difficult piece of music from the contest list, simply ended with, “It’s okay, Mrs. Pliszka, we’ll get it. ”

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
　　I struggled to make a decision.



　　When the contest day finally arrived, the kids felt ready to take on the world!




岳阳市2023年高中教学质量监测试卷
高一英语参考答案及评分标准

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)
1-5 CBBAC
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
6-10 CABCB 11-15 ABCAB 16-20 CBAAC
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)
21-25 BCBDC 26-30 DADCC 31-35 BBADA
第二节(共5小题：每小题2.5分。满分12.5分)
36-40 AECGF
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 CBCAD 46-50 BACDD 51-55 ABBDC
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. which 57. fully 58. rights 59. an 60. dates
61. while/and 62. were allowed 63. with 64. to show 65. himself
第四部分 写作(共两节、满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66.
Honorable guests, dear teachers and fellow students,
On behalf of our school, I feel it a great honor to express our warm welcome and I will briefly introduce the arrangements for your visit.
As scheduled, you’ll first be shown around our campus to have a general impression of it. The next day, to help you get a taste of Chinese traditional culture, several activities will be arranged, ranging from visiting a paper-cutting exhibition to appreciating the art of Chinese calligraphy.Then follows a get-together in our canteen, where we’ll enjoy Chinese cuisine of different flavors.
Wish you a pleasant stay here! Thank you.
第二节(满分25分)
67.
I struggled to make a decision. If I destroyed their hope, would I destroy their spirit? On the other hand, if we entered Class A, would they be humiliated by the judges’ comments? Finally one morning I walked into class. “Kids!” I demanded. “We are entering the contest in Class A...” The rest of my sentence was lost in screams of delight and applause.As the weeks progressed , each morning the kids practised singing, worked on reading music, learned musical terms, practiced rhythm and marked changes, prepared concert music, and went over and over the three contest numbers.

When the contest day finally arrived, the kids felt ready to take on the world!As my choir went on the stage,I mouthed, “Smile!” They looked confident. I took a deep breath, and we began.They performed masterfully. Two very long hours later the results were posted. I stood frozen, staring at the list in disbelief: a First Place award with the highest marks of all.All around kids were screaming and embracing. Warm tears wet my cheeks.I was surrounded by kids who had a dream—kids who refused to give up—kids who taught me to never doubt the possibility of success for any student or any class ever again.

岳阳市2023年高中教学质量监测试卷
高一英语听力原文

Text 1
M：Could you tell me what the meaning of the word is?
W：I don’t know. Why don’t you ask Ann? She’s a walking dictionary.
Text 2
M：Susan, you haven’t come to the health club for quite a few days!
W：I was in the library studying for my final exams. Now, they’re all over, and here I am again.
Text 3
M：Can you show me your driver’s license?
W：But I wasn’t speeding. Why did you pull me over?
M：We’re stopping cars to see if the drivers have current licenses.
W：OK. Wait a minute.
Text 4
W：Good afternoon, Paper Museum.
M：Hello. Could you tell me your opening hours for Saturday?
W：Yeah. We’re open from ten in the morning to five in the afternoon.
M：Thanks.
Text 5
M：May I speak to Miss Kelly, please?
W：Sorry, but she is out for a walk right now.
M：I see. What time will she be back?
W：She’ll be back around 8:30. But she’ll have a half-hour meeting first. I’ll have her call you after the meeting.
M：That’s nice. I’ll be waiting for her call. Thank you.
Text 6
W：Hey, will you get home tonight in time to watch That’s Incredible?
M：I hope so. That’s my favorite program.
W：I’ll be watching it too. Well, if your meeting goes too late, give me a call and I’ll record it.
M：Thanks. I may do that. I might have to miss it tonight because my boss decides on our business trip to Shanghai tomorrow. Then I’ll have to stay late to get ready.
W：Oh, I hate traveling like that.
M：It’s not that bad.
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W：Would you like to go out for lunch with me today?
M：I’ d like to, but I have to go to the bank.
W：What do you have to do at the bank?
M：I have to see how much money I have in my account. I need to pay for the repairs tomorrow.
W：Why don’ t you do that online? It will be much quicker.
M：I don't know how to check my account online.
W：All you have to do is download the app of the bank.
M：Sounds easy. But the bank closes early today, and I have to be there before they close.
W：Online banking never closes.You can check your account 24 hours a day.
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W：Hey, John. Can you do me a favor?
M：Sure, I’d be happy to. What’s wrong?
W：Well, I’ve been having a lot of trouble with my computer lately. I’m not very good at computers, so I don’t really know what to do.
M：I see. What is going wrong?
W：It keeps shutting down whenever I open up a certain program.
M：Uh-oh. That doesn’t sound very good. You might have a virus (病毒). Have you had your computer checked for viruses?
W：Viruses? No, I haven’t. Would you mind checking my computer for viruses?
M：Sure, I have a program on a disk that will help. Why don’t I go home and get it, then we can meet up and try using it on your computer?
W：That sounds great. I really appreciate your help! Now, I am going home waiting for you.
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W：Jason, I heard you just came back from Mexico. Did you go there for sightseeing?
M：No. I went there with my friend Danny. I studied at a Spanish language school there while Danny did some tours.
W：How is the school?
M：Well, it’ s a small-sized school. But its experienced, friendly teachers provide high-quality teaching for students of all levels.
W：So was the study fun there?
M：Absolutely. The classes were not very challenging. We studied in the morning and enjoyed the beach in the afternoon. And in the evening we joined cultural activities.
W：What did you usually do on weekends?
M：On weekends, we explored Mayan sites and old towns.
W：Oh, it sounds like you really had a great learning experience there.
M：You can say that again. So do you speak any foreign languages?
W：No. But I plan to learn fashion design in Paris one day, so I’ m considering learning French.
M：I can teach you French if you like.
W：Oh, that's great! Thanks!
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Our university will hold the 5th Sports Meeting on September 27th and 28th. Students who take part in the opening ceremony of the sports meeting should prepare yourselves as follows：the 64 students who are going to participate in the parade for the opening ceremony should gather near the front door of your accommodation building at 7:00 a.m. The athletes and girls who lift the banner may prepare their own dresses or costumes.
This annual sports meeting provides a great opportunity to show the international students’ enthusiasm and sports capabilities to the 18,000 students of our university. The 200 participants represent students from more than 20 countries.
We encourage you to show your best efforts and greatest excitement for the special occasion, so others may witness your eagerness and spectacular abilities. You can also bring your families along to enjoy the grand games.