2022-2023学年江苏省扬州市邗江区高二下学期期中调研测试英语试题含答案

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 邗江区 2022-2023 学年度第二学期期中调研测试
高二英语
2023.4.
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。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. Where will the speakers meet the woman’s mother?
A. At the farm house.
B. At the restaurant.
C. At the hotel bar.
2. What is the man trying to do?
A. Sit down. B. Buy a chair. C. Take a seat back.
3. How can we best describe the woman?
A. She’s a hard-working building manager.
B. She’s a helpful member of the community.
C. She’s a good worker for a moving company.
4. What does the man say about the boss?
A. He is tall. B. He is kind. C. He is childlike.
5. What has Peter been doing to annoy Wendy?
A. Studying late at night.
B. Using up all the milk.
C. Leaving the milk out.
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。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. Where are the speakers probably?
A. On a game show. B. In a spaceship. C. In a bank.
7. Who was the first woman in space?
A. Anna Edison. B. Sally K. Ride. C. Valentina Tereshkova.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter.
B. Player and coach.
C. Performer and audience.
9. What does the audience want according to the man?
A. To see a good show.
B. To see the woman’s opponent win.
C. To see the woman become the champion.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why does Lisa want the new job?
A. It pays more money.
B. It offers her career advancement.
C. It will be easy as she’s done it before.
11. How did Lisa find out about the job?
A. From an advertisement.
B. From a co-worker.
C. From someone who works there.2
12. How many children does Lisa have?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. Fighting fires. B. Detecting fires. C. Using fires.
14. How many fires did California have in 2020?
A. Around 50. B. About 400. C. Over 8600.
15. What size of fire can the new satellites discover?
A. Size of a car. B. Size of a plane. C. Size of a sports field.
16. What is the woman’s main concern?
A. Saving animals. B. Saving the trees. C. Saving humans.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why was Misty worried about Matthew meeting Father Christmas?
A. He was too excited.
B. He has health problems.
C. He is afraid of strangers.
18. What caused Matthew’s blindness?
A. That he had an accident.
B. That he was born too early.
C. That he had a terrible fever.
19. Which one of the doctor’s judgments turned to be wrong?
A. That Matthew had learning difficulties.
B. That Matthew was unable to walk.
C. That Matthew couldn’t talk.
20. How did Matthew feel when he met Father Christmas?
A. Relieved. B. Confused. C. Delighted.
笔试部分
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 37.5 分)
第一节 (共 10 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 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
Shopping for a college student can be quite tricky. Whether you’re shopping for a soon-to-be graduate or a college freshman, our guide has you covered on the best gifts for college students.
For the goal setter: Ban.do 12-month Planner
Gifts for college students that help them achieve their academic targets are always a good idea. This 12-month planner includes year, month and week views to keep classes and extracurriculars organized; while the handwriting on the cover (endless possibilities) provides positive inspiration. There’s also fun artwork, a coloring page and stickers to customize( 定制 ) their planner.
For the tech lover: Apple 10.2-inch iPad
If your college student is glued to their laptop, the addition of an iPad will be a welcome one. It has ten hours of battery life, two cameras and a wide 10.2-inch display that’s perfect fornote taking, movie watching and snapping photos. This useful tech gift also pairs with a set of Apple AirPods or an Apple Pencil to help maximize its usage.
For photograph beginners: Fujifilm Instax Mini Link Smartphone Printer
Got a teen who’s always taking photos with their iPhone or camera? Fujifilm Instax Smartphone Printers will definitely delight everyone. It’s one of the greatest gifts for photographers because it allows them to easily print their favorite shots with just the click of a button.
For the coffee lover: Ember Temperature-Controlled Coffee Cup
Future programmers can keep their coffee warm with this app-controlled smart cup. Coffee stays hot for up to 1.5 hours, or all day when paired with the included charging coaster(杯垫).You can even select the exact temperature you prefer. It’s a thoughtful and useful gift for coffee lovers.
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21Who is the most likely intended receiver of a Ban.do 12-month Planner?
A. soon-to-be graduate with a gift for art.
B. college freshman good at handwriting.
C. junior college student who enjoys planning.
D. senior college student with regular extracurriculars.
22 How will an Apple 10.2-inch iPad function best?
A. When connected to a laptop.
B. When charged for ten hours.
C. When paired with Apple products.
D. When equipped with a 10.2-inch display.
23 What do the last two gifts have in common?
A. They can be charged by cellphones.
B. They can be controlled by cellphones.
C. They meet individuals’ different requirements.
D. They are designed for students with IT-smart brains.
B
The job description of a postman doesn't always include travelling through thick forests, fast-flowing waters and occasionally being run after by wild animals, but for D. Sivan, that is exactly what it is.
Every day for 30 years, this humble postman has been delivering post to some of the most remote villages in Coonoor which are inaccessible by road. Carrying the mail, he walks along the Nilgiri Mountain Railway track, walking through thick forests, crossing slippery streams and walking on railway bridges. Having travelled through the difficult path for 30 years, Mr. Sivan has grown fond of the wild animals he encounters on his daily walks, going so far as to say that they've all become his friends. But even his friends have occasionally caused him some trouble, with an elephant once having run after him. He was saved by a truck driver who spotted him and honked at the elephant. The animals recognize him now, though.
As the years rolled by, emails started replacing letter writing. And as more and more people moved from the Nilgiri hills to the plains-the towns of Mettupalayam and Coimbatore, Sivan's bag became lighter and lighter every day. Many weeks he ended up carrying just 3-4 letter to each village.
One day Sivan noticed that a man to whom he was supposed to deliver his pension had moved to Coimbatore. The man had fallen very sick and was hospitalized. Sivan tracked down the hospital, travelled 80 kms by bus and later car, and delivered the pension. The kind postman even paid for the whole trip himself!
Not all heroes wear a cape（披风）；some have white hair and carry a simple bag full of letters. Not all heroes write cool stories on Instagram; some just sit outside a door and read out a son's letter to his mother.
24. Which of the following best describes Sivan's daily delivery journey?
A. Awkward. B. Comfortable. C. Adventurous. D. Uneventful.
25. Why did Sivan travel to Coimbatore?
A. To send a pension check. B. To enjoy a trip to the plains.
C. To get hospital treatment. D. To draw his pension.
26. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Letters or emails B. The world's busiest postman
C. The postal service in Coonoor D. Capeless hero with a bag
C
The history of humankind is littered with crafty and seasoned liars. Lying, it turns out, is something that most of us are highly skilled in. We lie with ease,in ways big and small,to strangers, co-workers,friends,and loved ones.Being dishonest is woven into our very fabric,so much so that it would be truthful to say that to lie is human.
Like learning to walk and talk,lying is something of a developmental milestone. While parents often find their children's lies troubling —for they signal the beginning of a loss of innocence—Kang Lee,a psychologist,sees the emergence of the behavior in children as a comforting sign that their cognitive（认知的）growth is on track.
To study lying in children,Lee and his colleagues use a simple experiment. They ask kids to guess the identity of toys hidden from their view,based on an audio clue. The sound played has nothing to do with the toy.“So you play Beethoven,but the toy's a car,"Lee explains. The experimenter leaves the room, using the excuse of taking a phone call —a lie for the sake of science—and asks the child not to peek at the toy. Returning, the experimenter asks the child for the answer,following up with the question:“Did you peek or not?”
Most children can't resist peeking. The percentage of the children who peek and then provide false statements about it depends on their age. Among two-year-old, only 30 percent are mendacious. Among three-year-old, 50 percent lie. And by eight, about 80 percent claim they didn't peek.
What drives this increase in lying is the development of a child's ability to put himself or herself in someone else's shoes. Known as theory of mind,this is the facility we acquire for understanding the beliefs, intentions, and knowledge of others. What then might be the best way to block the rapid advance of untruths into our lives?The answer isn't clear. Technology has5 opened up a new frontier for dishonesty,adding a 21st-century twist to the age-old problem.
27. What can we learn about the human tendency to lie?
A. It is a rare occurrence. B. It is part of human nature.
C. It emerges in adulthood. D. It results from human greed.
28. Which statement will Kang Lee probably agree with?
A. Children who lie are more likely to fail.
B.Parents should prevent children from lying.
C. Lying in children suggests a normal growth.
D. Lying is a sign of a child's loss of innocence.
29. What were the children tasked to do in the experiment?
A. Determine the names of the hidden items.
B.Provide false statements about their actions.
C. Hide toys from the view of the experimenter.
D. Guess the link between toys and sound clues.
30. What does the underlined word "mendacious"mean in paragraph 4?
A. Untruthful. B. Trustworthy.
C. Irresponsible. D. Cooperative.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据内容,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。
Parents showing off their children has long been popular on social media. It is found that videos with children receive three times as many views as other videos. Nine－year－old Ryan Kaji, star of the Ryan's World channel, topped Forbes' 2020 list of highest－paid YouTubers, making an estimated $29.5 million from his content and product lines.
31 Influencer parents and kids across a host of platforms can gain millions of online followers and land profitable sponsorships. Some family influencers get paid directly by brands for endorsing(代言) their products. 32 And many more earn income by receiving ad revenues(收益).
33 A look at the comments section of almost any website proves the internet is often a very ugly place. And while the business of family social media is big and growing, there are as yet few meaningful safeguards for kids' privacy and safety, both from media companies like YouTube and from existing law. 34
Leah Plunkett, assistant dean for learning experience and technology at Harvard Law School said, “In many cases, the kids who wind up in ‘commercial sharenting’ are too young to understand what's going on. 35 If there is content going out about the children when they are three years old, they may be pretty uncomfortable with it when they are 13. And that content is not going to go away.” Dr. Sarah Domoff, who directs the Family Health Lab at Central Michigan University also says parental oversharing may be damaging.
A. The pursuit of internet fame and dollars may pose serious potential dangers to the kids on social media.
B. Some sell their own branded products directly to viewers.
C. They can't give any type of permission or know involvement.
D. Some parents have already started to reconsider sharenting.
E. All of the problems have experts on children's rights and development worried.6
F. “Sharenting” has now become an increasingly professionalized business.
G. Embarrassing a child publicly can make children ashamed of the parents.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共四节，满分 42.5 分）
第一节完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
请阅读下面短文，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。
I was driving on the freeway when I saw the sign. It 36 drivers that chains would be required to cross the mountain. It took me quite some time to get the chains on. When I got to a spot where it was no longer snowing, I took the chains off so I could drive at a(n) 37 speed. Suddenly, I 38 another snowy, icy patch of road. My car spun out into a snowdrift. I thought of 39 some tree branches and placing them under my tires, but it was so cold outside that my hands weren't working 40 . I got inside the car and called American Automobile Association (AAA).
A Russian man came up to my window and said hello. Before I could say too much, he and his three sons were already 41 to push my car. I got out of my car and 42 them. It was past midnight and they easily could have decided that AAA would 43 the situation after our initial 44 failed. Yet, they stayed with us for nearly 45 minutes as we kept trying 45 things to get the car out of the snow, insistent that they wouldn't leave until I was 46 ．
At first, I was a little 47 about being stuck in the freezing weather at such a late hour, but their cheerful attitude changed the whole 48 of the situation and lifted my spirits. After nearly 45 minutes of hard work when my car was finally free, they didn't even 49 around long enough for me to get their names. They just ran toward their truck, 50 a bit on the ice, and yelled back “Drive Slowly”， like true smile heroes!
( )36. A. warned B. encouraged C. promised D. taught
( )37. A. slow B. average C. normal D. top
( )38. A. missed out B. came upon C. looked for D. pulled off
( )39. A. removing B. burning C. destroying D. breaking
( )40. A. properly B. casually C. creatively D. comfortably
( )41. A. proposing B. continuing C. starting D. claiming
( )42. A. urged B. joined C. stopped D. left
( )43. A. handle B. improve C. revise D. clarify
( )44. A. preparations B. appeals C. impressions D. attempts
( )45. A. typical B. unique C. different D. difficult
( )46. A. approached B. forgiven C. protected D. freed
( )47. A. concerned B. cautious C. awkward D. confused
( )48. A. analysis B. dynamic C. definition D. truth
( )49. A. play B. walk C. stick D. glance
( )50. A. moved B. recovered C. dashed D. slid
第 II 卷
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。
Decorative stove artwork attracts a growing number of 51 (admire), who enjoy the memories it evokes, Yang Feiyue reports. The distinctive art form in Jiaxing 52 (list) as a7 national intangible cultural heritage in 2011.
An old wooden stove, 53 (bear) rich vivid images, took center stage at a village Spring Festival gala in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in early February. The images feature historical and legendary figures, fairy tales, animals and flowers, all of 54 are depicted in bright colors and have a way of claiming attention from viewers.
It was once common for farmhouses, especially those along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, 55 (have) a zaotou that was painted with floral figures. Locals burned firewood and straw in it to cook 56 gas burners or microwave ovens were available. “Historical evidence shows the art has 57 history of at least 300 years,” says Zhao from Haiyan's Tongyuan town.
Most of those engaged 58 zaotou painting were bricklayers in rural areas where they were often hired by villagers to build a mud stove in 59 (they) new home. Tools used to produce such art included a selection of brushes, rulers, and paint. As people's aesthetic appreciation grew, watercolors were applied, mostly red, yellow and blue. “But no matter what material is used, the stove painting is always 60 (symbol) and harbors good wishes for the owners,” Zhao says.
第三节 单词拼写(共 5 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 2.5 分)
61.The doctor advised him to reduce his alcohol c_________ .
62. Road accidents have decreased in _________ (频率)in this region during past two decades.
63 Our editor is looking for a reliable a____________ to help her with daily tasks.
64.More cooperation between two countries will f________ rapid economic development.
65.“How spectacular the waterfall is!”Linda shouted in a _________.
第四节 完成句子(共 10 小题；每题 1 分，错一个空则本题不得分，满分 10 分)
66.To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains, which _______ _______ _______ high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and waters.
太平洋海岸向东耸立着巍峨的落基山脉和被冰川侵蚀而成的深谷。
67. The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding, but they can also be
_______ _______占用一天里大部分时间的日常工作要求高，但是也会非常有意义。
68.This period also_______ _______an international exchanges of ideas and cultures
这一时期也实现了思想和文化和交流。
69. If you are looking for something _______ _______ _______ _______, you may visit Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia.
如果你想独辟蹊径的话，可以去新斯科舍省的布雷顿角岛玩玩。
70.His wife Elsa said,“When he _______ _______ later on, he always mentioned the horror of it’.他的妻子艾尔莎说“当他敞开心扉，总是提起那件事有多么恐怖”。
71_______ _______ _______ ，it's time for a spacewalk.在这种情况下，是时候来场太空行走了 。
72. Following Zhang’s efforts, trade routes _____ _____ and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time.在张骞的努力下，贸易路线形成了，当时主要国家间的关系也得以加强
73.Jobs in the space industry _______ _______ _______ the astronauts that receive widespread media coverage.
航空业中的职业远不只是媒体广泛报道的宇航员。
74. _______ _______ the view of the Earth is, spacewalking is not as exciting as you might think.尽管地球景色非常壮观，但太空行走并不想你们想象那样激动人心。
75. For many years, some historians ___the records of these voyages ___ legends. 多年来很多历史学家把这些航海记录当着传说而不予理会
第四部分:书面表达（满分15分）
假如你是李华，3月27日你们全班同学参观大运河博物馆（YangzhouGrandCanalMuseum）。请你为校英文报写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：
1.参与人员、时间；
2.活动内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
A Visit to Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum
第五部分：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。（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。
The school day rolled slowly away. The moment the bell indicating the ending of the class rang, the students streamed out of the classroom, among whom was Andy. A few moments later, Andy was on his bike, riding on his way home and day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him. He was so glued to dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.
He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present. He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens. What he saw shocked and terrified him. A huge flood of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.
With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding as fast as he could-but without knowing how to escape the swarm. With a rapidly beating heart and his legs shaking, he sped down the rough road. As the bees came closer, his panic increased. Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蛰). The last sting had landed him in hospital-and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days. Suddenly, his father’s words came to him. “When you are in a tight situation, keep your head and think your way out of it.”
On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home. “Bees don’t like smoke,” he thought. “They couldn’t get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson’s house, but the bees were approaching. Andy knew he could not reach the house in time. He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.
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。
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, Andy saw a small pool used by Mr. Nelson to water his vegetable garden.
_____________________________________________________________________________
In a short while, Andy’s mother showed up.
___________________________________________________________________



邗江区2022-2023学年度第二学期高二英语期中试题参考答案
一.听力（本题包含20小题，每题1.5分，共计30分）
1-5. CABAC 6-10. ACBA B 11-15. C A B CA 16-20. A B B C C
二.阅读理解（本题包含15小题，每题2.5分，共计37.5分）
21-23CCB 24-26CAD 27-30BCAA 31-35 FBAEC
三.语言知识运用（本题包含15小题，每题1分，共计15分）
36 -50 ACBDA CBADC DABCD
四. 语法填空（本题包含10小空，每空1.5分，共计15分）
51. admirers52. was listed53. bearing54. which55. to have
56. before 57. a 58. in 59. their 60. symbolic
五.单词拼写（本题包含5小空，每空0.5分，共计2.5分）
61consumption 62 frequency 63 assistant 64facilitate 65 awe
六. 完成句子（本题包含10 题，每题1分，共计10分， 错一个空该题不给分）
66 are home to 67extremely rewarding 68 allow for 69 off the beaten track 70 opened up
71 In the circumstances 72 took shape 73 go far beyond 74 Splendid as 75 dismissed as
七． 应用文写作（15分
On March 27th, all the students in Class 7, Grade 12 paid a visit to Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum , which turned out to be a rewarding and productive journey.
With the guidance of the museum staff, the students walked from one exhibition hall to another, appreciating with keen interest the delicate art works including ancient tablets, calligraphy works, china and son on.
Speaking highly of the immersive experience, every student gained a deeper insight into how the Grand Canal had been playing a crucial role in promoting ancient China’s economy and cultural exchange. Consequently, they took more pride in our time-honored canal civilization.
读后续写： (25分)
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, Andy saw a small pool used by Mr. Nelson to water his vegetable garden. An idea sprang to mind. Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the insects. After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone. Dragging himself out of the pool, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell. Mrs. Nelson took him inside, asked him to take off his wet clothes and wrapped him in a blanket. When Andy came back to his sense, Mrs. Nelson rang his mother.
In a short while, Andy’s mother showed up. At the sight of his mother, Andy was possessed with comfort, and tears streamed down his cheeks. “You’ll really need that fishing break to help you recover, ” comforted his mother with relief, adding “thank goodness you didn’t panic!” Having thanked Mrs. Nelson, they went home. On the way, his mother praised him again, but Andy did not hear her. He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.





听力录音稿
Text 1
M: Where did you say we were getting your mom, Erica? At the restaurant?
W: No, she wanted to meet us ahead of time to discuss selling the farm. We’re meeting for a drink first at her hotel. (1)
Text 2
M: Excuse me, could you move along one, so I can get a seat? (2)
W: I’m afraid there are no more seats in this row. Try further back.
Text 3
W: Sir, may I help carry your bags? Are you moving all these things alone?
M: I have to move into my new apartment somehow. With the help of a friendly neighbor like you, it’d be easier.
W: Of course, it’d be my pleasure. (3)
Text 4
W: What do you think of my boss?
M: He certainly towered over me. I felt like a child next to him. (4)
W: Yes, he’s a big guy, but gentle and kind with it.
Text 5
W: Peter, how many times do I have to ask you to put the milk back in the fridge?
M: I’m sorry, Wendy. (5) I’m so forgetful lately. It’s all the study I’m doing. I’ll go buy more for you.
Text 6 (第6题为推断题)
M: So, Anna, if you answer this question correctly, we’ll put $1 million in your bank account today. Are you ready?
W: Yes. Please go ahead.
M: Well, here’s the question. Who was the first woman to go into space? (7)
W: The answer is American astronaut Sally K. Ride. (7)
M: Oh, Anna, I’m afraid that’s incorrect. (7)
W: I’m sorry, I just remembered Valentina Tereshkova. (7)
M: Yes, the Russian. (7) I’m afraid I need to take your first answer. But you still walk away with $250,000.
W: I guess that’s something.
M: Indeed. Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for Anna Edison.
W: Thank you.
Text 7 (第8题为推断题)
M: Just keep positive. You deserve this win. This is yours. You just need to score one more point.
W: My knee is aching.
M: Try and ignore the pain. Just push through it.
W: I don’t know if I can.
M: Don’t look into the crowd for your parents. Stay focused on winning.
W: The audience wants her to win.
M: The audience wants to be entertained. (9) Just focus on beating her and taking the prize home.
W: Can you give me some water? My throat is dry.
M: Yeah, it’s hotter than we thought it would be. Do you need a new racket?
W: No, I like this one. It’s got me this far.
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M: So, Lisa, what makes you believe that you’re the best person for the job?
W: Well, I have five years of experience in a similar position at another company.
M: And why is it you are looking to leave that company? (10)
W: Well, the pay is better, but I’m looking for a place where I can grow. (10)
M: And you think that is with us? (10)
W: Yes. One of my friends works for you. She told me about the role. She’s always talking about how the company supports her in learning new skills and pushing her to advance. (10) (11)
M: We do have a skills training school and we expect our employees to try and better themselves.
W: Well, I’m definitely eager to learn.
M: We also offer flexible working hours if that suits.
W: It would, we have two girls aged three and four. (12)
M: Lovely. We like to think of ourselves as a family, so as long as you do the work. We’re happy for you to set your own schedule.
W: That sounds perfect.
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W: We’re developing a new technology that can detect forest fires as soon as they start.
M: That sounds amazing. Given how many fires there have been recently, it’s something the world desperately needs.
W: Indeed. In 2020 alone, California has had over 8600 fires, losing roughly 4% of the state’s trees. (14)
M: That is truly mind-blowing.
W: Yes. The other place where it will be useful is Australia. At the start of the year, there were 50 separate bushfires burning across the country.
M: So how will your new detection system work?
W: We’re going to use a new range of satellites which have heat cameras.
M: Don’t other satellites have those? (15)
W: Yes, but none is so advanced. They can detect a fire the size of a football field. The new one can sense a fire the size of a car. (15)
M: And will that be enough of a difference to stop the fire from spreading?
W: We believe so. Hopefully it will give firefighters enough time to stop it before it gets too big. If they get the plane up in time they could stop it dead.
M: If it works, I really hope you get recognition for it.
W: I just want to try and stop trees from burning, and more importantly, protect the poor animals that live in them. (16)
M: I know, we often only consider the human cost, never the animal one.
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Good evening, everyone. This is CBS Evening News. Here comes something warm. Last Friday, little Matthew was extremely excited as he stood in line to meet Father Christmas. (17) (20) Holding her six-year-old son’s hand tightly, his mother Misty was a little more concerned. Matthew is blind and has learning difficulties. (17) His mom had no idea how this was going to work. Matthew was born 12 weeks early and is now blind in both eyes. (18) Doctors also told Misty that Matthew’s brain scans showed he would never be able to talk. That, however, proved not to be true. (19) When Matthew went to meet Father Christmas, Misty told him about her son’s condition. He bent down to meet Matthew. They chatted for a long time. Matthew was especially excited when Father Christmas told him to pull his beard and feel his red suit. (20) “He was the best Father Christmas ever.” Matthew said. (19) (20)
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▶ ahead of time 提前 a round of applause 一阵掌声 move along one seat 移过去一个座位
▶ He certainly towered over me. 他显然比我高一截。 That is truly mind-blowing. 真是令人震惊。