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2023—2024学年度九月月考高二英语时间：120分钟 分数：150分第一部分 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。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. £9.151. What type of food does the man dislike?A. Greek food. B. French food. C. Indian food.2. What will the man do tonight?A. Go to a party. B. Pick up his parents. C. Have dinner outside.3. What’s the time now?A. 7: 30. B. 6: 45 C. 7: 154. How much should the man pay?A. $30. B. $75. C. $905. How does the man find the film?A. Fantastic. B. Imperfect. C. Just so so.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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7小题。6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Visiting their parents. B. Seeing a play together. C. Booking tickets.7. Who will take care of the child?A. The man. B. The man’s parents. C. The woman’s husband.听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9小题。8. What does the woman congratulate the man on?A. Gaining a job interview.B. Standing out in his class.C. Getting his dream job.9. What keeps the man going?A. His love for bridges.B. His ambition to get high salary.C. His desire to graduate from university.听下面一段较长对话，回答10-12小题。10. What’s the man doing?A. Lying in the bed.B. Drinking coffee.C. Looking through his cellphone.11. Why does the woman ask the man to go hiking?A. The man desires to appreciate the scenery outside.B. The woman wants to update her We chat moments.C. The man is not in good health.12. What will the man do next?A. Go hiking with the woman.B. Go to see a doctor.C. Do exercise alone.听下面一段较长对话，回答 13-16小题。13. How does Jack feel.A. Upset. B. Satisfied. C. Joyful.14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Former schoolmates.C. Parent and child.15. What advice does the woman give?A. Call old friends when feeling depressed.B. Work hard on the study.C. Start a serious topic with new friends.16. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the campus. B. In a store. C. In a restaurant.听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。17. Where is the Base located?A. 10 km away from the city center.B. Less than 30 km from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.C. No. 1357 Panda Road.18. Which action is allowed when visiting the Base?A. Feeding the animals using bamboo.B. Chatting loudly with friends.C. Taking pictures for pandas without flashes.19. What service can you get for free at the Base?A. Refilling a cup of hot coffee.B. Buying food for dinner.C. Using an umbrella when it rains.20. Who are the target listeners of this article?A. Tourists visiting the Base.B. Volunteers taking care of the wild animals.C. Scientists doing research at the Base.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEight Days from just £299Departs May- October Includes:●Return flights from 8 UK airports to Naples●Return airport to hotel transport●Seven nights’ accommodation at the 3 ☆ Hotel Nice●The services of guides●Government taxesJoin us for a wonderful holiday in one of Europe’s most wonderful corners. A favourite with holidaymakers—indeed the ancient Romans called the area “Happy Land”—this simply attractive coastline of colourful towns, splendid views and the warm Mediterranean Sea is a perfect choice for a truly memorable holiday!Choose between the peaceful traditional village of Sant’ Agata, set on a hillside six miles from Sorrento, or the more lively and well-known international resort town of Sorrento, with wonderful views over the Bay of Naples.Breathtaking scenery and famous sights everywhere. From the legendary Isle of Capri to the haunting ruinsof Pompeii, and from the unforgettable “Amalfi Drive” to the delightful resorts of Positano, Sorrento and Ravello, the area is a feast for the eyes! Should you choose to join us, we know that you will not be disappointed!With a choice of hotelsand optional excursions including Capri, Pompeii, and the “Amalfi Drive”, this is a truly unmissable holiday.Price based on two tourists sharing a twin/double room at the Hotel Nice.Like to know more? Then telephone New-market Air Holidays Ltd on: 0845-226-7766（All calls charged at local rates）.21. What are not included in the price of £299?A. Transport between the airport and the hotel.B. Double rooms for every two tourists.C. All telephone calls made by tourists.D. The services of guides to tourists.22. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To invite people to take a breath in the Bay of Naples.B. To advise people to telephone New-market Air Holidays Ltd.C. To persuade people to enjoy a boat tour in the Mediterranean Sea.D. To attract people to go to Sant’ Agata or Sorrento for sight-seeing.23. After reading the advertisement, what will one probably join the tour for?A. For the price offered is reasonable and the sights are beautiful.B. For good services are offered to those who stay in double rooms.C. For the sights are attractive and the tour starts in May or October.D. For the price is low for those intending to stay at the 3☆ Hotel Nice.BA crowd cheered Kunle Adeyanju as he turned off his motorbike engine after completing a tiring 41-day trip. The 44-year-old left London on April 19 and arrived in Nigeria’s commercial center Lagos on Sunday after travelling more than 8, 000 miles across 13 countries. He started the impressive journey to raise funds for Rotary International to deal with polio(小儿麻痹症）in his native Nigeria.Accompanied by a dozen bikers for the last stretch of the journey from the Republic of Benin, Adeyanju was welcomed by supporters in Ikeja, in central Lagos. Adeyanju, called “Lion Heart” by fans won popularity among the public by posting daily pictures with comments about his journey on social media. At every stop along the way, he was greeted by enthusiastic supporters.He did face some challenges, like the one in Mali where one of his wheels broke. “I was standing in the middle of the night, alone in a bush, not knowing what to do,without speaking the language,”he said, explaining he had to walk to the nearest village.“Fortunately, the locals helped me.”Not all of the challenges he faced were solved smoothly.“Mauritania, a country in northwest Africa, was ‘terrible’,” he said, after he got robbed of hundreds of euros. “The worst experience,” he added.The former Shell employee self-funded his trip with $ 20, 400 in savings,hoping to raise up to $48million for Rotary International. “I have been suffering from a lack of sleep lately because I slept only three to four hours per night. But I feel proud because I finished this challenge,” Adeyanju said just after he arrived, wiping the sweat off his face. Adeyanju added that he is now planning to have a possible cycling trip to Ghana or a bike ride to Israel to help raise more funds. And he has another dream: to climb Mount Qomolangma.24. Why did Adeyanju go on the 41-day trip?A. To challenge himself.  B. To help fight polio.C. To connect with more people. D. To advertise Rotary International.25. How did Adeyanju become popular during the journey?A. By using the title “Lion Heart”. B. By commenting on other bikers’ journeys.C. By sharing his experiences online. D. By showing his deep love for his hometown.26. What made Adeyanju’s experience in Mauritania unpleasant?A. His getting lost in the bush. B. His failing to understand the locals.C. His meeting with crime.  D. His motorbike’s breaking down.27. Which words can best describe Adeyanju?A. Caring and determined.  B. Generous and sensitive.C. Reliable and enthusiastic.  D. Adventurous and confident.C“When I think of England, I think of the queen taking her dogs for a walk in the countryside,” says Carsten Haferkamp, a dog-owning German architect working in London. There may be something in the stereotype. Data from Tractive, a firm that provides GPS tracking for pets, show that Britons walk their dogs more than their European neighbours do.The British love for dog-walking may have more to do with the walking than the dogs. Britons are big walkers—they came fifth in the world in a study in 2017, the highest in Europe. Dogs provide walkers with company and a purpose, so it may be that walking encourages dog-ownership, rather than vice versa.But Julien Dugnoille, an expert at Exeter University, suspects dog-walking has a deeper significance. Dogs, he suggests, are a useful aid to a socially awkward nation. “Britons tend to see dog-walking as a rare opportunity to socialise with strangers, to have a chat with strangers and exchange a few jokes and comments about the weather without putting themselves in danger (ie, without being too committed in their interaction).”A tradition among the British aristocracy (贵族) of owning and training dogs also leads Dr Dugnoile to suspect that dog-walking retains some of its ancient kudos. When people in the park say “Max is very well-behaved,” says Dr Dugnoille, “that is a way to demonstrate mastery in the art of taming(驯养), an advantage over those dog owners who are ‘not in control of their own dog’.”But it’s not just about showing off, in his view. He believes walking with one’s best friend creates a time and space where dogs and humans meet as species and connect as individuals.Still, Britons should not congratulate themselves too much on their behavior towards their dog companions, for they are guilty of a universal hypocrisy (虚伪). According to Dr Carri Westgarth of Liverpool University, “People say that a dog needs a walk every day, but they will find reasons why their dog doesn’t need a walk. They’ll say: he’s got company indoors, he’s nervous or he doesn’t like the rain.”28. What is the purpose of mentioning the queen in paragraph I?A. To inform us of a foreigner’s impression of EnglandB. To show the British devotion to walking dogsC. To tell us the importance of dog-walking for EuropeansD. To demonstrate the queen’s love for walking with her companion29. What does Dr Dugnoille most probably agree with?A. Britons see dogs as protectors from danger.B. Dog-walking is related to the British culture.C. Britons prefer to walk rather than walk the dog.D. Dog-walking is a close link between the British and nature.30. What does the underlined word “kudos” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Practice. B. Belief.  C. Honor. D. Manner.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. Love Your Dog, Walk Your DogB. How Do Britons Walk Their Dogs?C. Dog-walking, the New FashionD. Why Do Britons Love to Walk Dogs?DFrom the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we’re all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.But while it may seem like such issues won’t affect most of us directly, it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate.According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao — the plant from which chocolate is produced — may mean that it will soon become extinct.Most of the world’s cacao grows in countries close to the equator (赤道), with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast.It’s predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity (湿度), as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (水分) loss,” Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote.To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News.In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion to help reduce the effects of climate change.“This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider.The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.32. What could make it hard for cacao to grow around the equator in the future?A. the higher temperatures there  B. the higher humidity thereC. the increase in rainfall there  D. the moisture loss in the soil there33. What did Barry Parkin suggest?A. thousand-mile journey begins with the first step.B. Always prepare for a rainy day.C. United we stand; divided we fall.D. Wish for the best; prepare for the worst.34. What can we learn from the passage?A. UC Berkeley is trying to find a substitute for cacao.B. Cacao can only be found in most African countries.C. Climate changes can be controlled if we are lucky.D Mars will financially support the fight against climate changes.35. What may be the best title of this text?A. Chocolate could become history  C. How do we grow cacao in the future?B. Work together to fight climate change  D. The history of chocolate.第二节（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。Ifyou’veeverbeenbittenbyamosquito, youknowhowfrustratingtheirbitescanbe.   36   , creatinganitch（痒）thatonceyoustartscratchingonlyseemstogetworse.Whydoesamosquitobiteitchandwhatcanwedo?Whydoesamosquitobiteitch?Whenamosquitobitesyou, itpiercestheskinusingaspecialmouthparttosuckupbloodandinjectssaliva（唾液）intoyourskin.Mosquitoes’salivahaslotsofproteinsinit, someofwhichourbodyrecognizesasforeign, andourimmunecellsspringintoactiontotrytofightthem.   37   It’sactuallythebody’sresponsetotheforeignmosquitoprotein.Itistryingtofight.That’swhysomepeoplemayonlyhaveamildreactiontobites, whileothers, moresensitivetotheforeignprotein, reactwithlargeareasofswellingthataremorepainful.Whathelpsresisttheurgetoscratch?“Don’tscratch”istheadvicethatmostexpertsandhealthprofessionalsgive.Ashardandsometimesunrealisticasitcansound, scratchinginflames（发炎）theskin, andtheinflammationmakestheskinitchmore.“   38   ”warnedDanielMarkowski, technicaladviserfortheAmericanMosquitoControlAssociation, addingthatinextremecases, peoplecanscarthemselves.Instead, therearedozensofcreamsandspraysthatpromiseitchreliefaswellashomeremedy（疗法）.Choosewhat’srightforyoucanoftencomedowntotrialanderror.Ingeneral, allofthevariousanti-itchcreamsareverysimilar.Thereisnoscientificevidencetheseremedieswork，andtheycancomewiththeirownsideeffects.   39   .   40   Some people can have serious allergic reactions to mosquitoes, although in practice it is rare, Vosshall said. If you experience severe symptoms such as breathing trouble, you should seek medical attention immediately.A. In fact, the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent a bite in the first placeB. Scratching can cause secondary infections and prolong the irritationC. The little red bumps swell up almost immediatelyD. The bites will definitely cause severe allergiesE. It’s not the bite that causes the itchF. What to do with a mosquito bite?G. When to seek medical attention?第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短之后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was surprised for me to learn the accommodation arrangements at the log home we were sharing with my in-laws for the week —    41   , my young daughter was going to sleep in a first-floor bedroom by herself.As we settled in, we had a heated discussion about the number of deer we had    42   on our way to the log home. “I hope we will see a bear or two this week!” my wife shouted.In the evening, my wife and I retreated to the upstairs loft, and my in-laws    43   a bedroom on the first floor.We were about to fall asleep when our daughter appeared with a(n)   44   look on her face.She said a   45   was scratching at her window.I decided to sleep downstairs and my daughter    46   the loft with my wife.On my way down, everything was just silent except my father-in-law,    47   in front of the television, with his snore resounding through the house. I was in bed only a several minutes when I heard a tap...tap on the window.Something was indeed out there,    48   it wasn’t a bear——at least that’s what I told myself.Sometime later, I was awakened by a loud, low-pitched growl（低声吼叫）.I saw a large   49   in the doorway and froze as it    50   closer to me.I realized what it was - only after my father-in-law bent to give me a   51   . I blurted out（脱口而出）, “It’s David.” My father-in-law   52   .We both laughed nervously at the   53   moment, and I explained his granddaughter’s bedroom    54   .I told him that the only thing    55   than a bear attack was Papa Bear’s good-night kiss.He growled in agreement!41. A. specifically B. basically C. generally D. honestly42. A. followed B. adopted C. spotted D. fed43. A. headed for B. looked for C. watched out D. sought out44. A. excited B. alarmed C. disappointed D. embarrassed45. A. zombie B. ghost C. deer D. bear46. A. cleaned B. purchased C. shared D. occupied47. A. active B. alive C. absorbed D. asleep48. A. but B.so C. and D. while49. A. shadow B. person C. figure D. animal50. A. dashed B. floated C. jogged D. inched51. A. present B. hug C. attack D. kiss52. A. jumped back B. got up C. backed off D. backed away53. A. joyful B. awkward C. painful D. memorable54. A. arrangement B. requirement C. need D. switch55. A. better B. taller C. scarier D. heavier第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）   56   (admire) among youngsters brings China Chic (国潮) into sharp focus. According to a report released on Feb 3, 2021 by Bilibili, more than 177 million of the platform’s users were in favor of videos featuring traditional culture. The approval reflected the situation   57    the “China Chic” phenomenon    58   (embrace) by the younger generation in recent years.During the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, young athletes wore sports clothing    59   (bear) Chinese elements such as dragons, pandas and tigers, also competition venues like the Great Wall and auspicious (吉祥的) patterns    60   (include) in the design. China Chic could also be seen during the opening and closing ceremonies, and in the designs of gifts and medals.A China Chic artist Yu Yang said, “China Chic represents a kind of pride and    61   (strong) in our culture. We used to follow the lifestyle promoted by the West, one    62    does ignore Chinese traditions and values. As China’s economy is becoming stronger, the young generation gradually get to know who they are and    63    they really want to follow.” However,    64    this trend can go on still hangs in the balance. “Some people just simply do ‘copy-and-paste’ jobs. That will hurt the consumers’ passion and   65   (ultimate) ruin the trend’s development. We have to deeply understand and love our culture first as designers,” Yu said.第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）66.假如你是李华，国际学校的老师Paul邀请你星期六参加该校举行的“中国文化日”活动，但是你因为某些原因不得不拒绝他的邀请，请给Paul写封邮件。内容包括：1.表示歉意；2.说明原因；3.预祝活动成功。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。Dear Paul,______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）67.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。My father and I disagreed about my curfew (晚间在家的时间). He would say I had to be in by 9:30 on weekdays, and 11:00 on weekends, and there was no exception. One day, I took courage to first show my opinion on my curfew. I told him it made me feel like a junior high school kid. He explained that though a curfew might sound like a restriction, it was really about people looking out for one another.The very next Friday after that exchange, my dad and I had tickets to see our own town’s professional football game. On that day he was driving his car to a nearby city to meet some major clients and told me that his getting home and our leaving for the game would be tight.To make sure we could move off the moment he came back, I got everything prepared. When half an hour had passed from the time when he said he would be home, I understood that he was a little late. But then, nearly a whole hour passed. I was getting upset. We were going to miss the kick-off! And why hadn’t he phoned me and let me know he was going to be really late? As I anxiously stepped the floor, another half hour passed. That was when I got really angry. How inconsiderate my father was! We were going to miss the whole game! However, when another half an hour passed, my anger turned to fear. What if something terrible had happened to my dad, like he had a sudden heart attack or was caught in an accident, or something else? I began to get really worried, feeling like sitting on pins and needles. I had already called his cell phone about ten times, but there was no answer.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 was beside myself with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________              2023-2024学年度上学期高二开学检测考试英语试题答案听力1. C   2. C   3.B      4. B     5. A     6. B    7. B     8. C    9. A     10. C11. C  12. A  13. A    14. B    15. A    16. B   17. A    18. C    19. C    20. A阅读：A篇21.C   22. D   23. A   B篇24. B  25. C  26. C  27. A   C篇28. B    29. B    30. C    31. DD篇32. D    33. C    34. D    35. A七选五：36. C    37. E    38. B    39. A    40. G完型：41. A    42. C    43. A    44. B    45. D    46. C    47. D    48. A    49. C    50. D    51. D    52. A    53. B    54. D    55. C语法填空：56. Admiration   57. that    58. has been embraced    59. bearing    60. included61. strength    62. that/which    63. what    64. whether    65. ultimately66. 应用文写作Dear Paul,Thank you very much for inviting me to attend the “Chinese Culture Day” to be held at your school this Saturday. I have been looking forward to it. I believe it will give your students more ideas about Chinese culture and will be great fun. However, much to my regret, I shall not be able to make it now. My grandpa suddenly fell ill and is in hospital. I will visit him with my parents on Saturday.I’m awfully sorry for the sudden change of plan and feel it a great pity to miss the opportunity to be with your students. I wish the activity a great success and hope I will have another chance to join you in the future.Yours,Li Hua67. 读后续写I was beside myself with extreme anxieties, assuming the worst had happened. Suddenly, the phone rang, I rushed to the phone and picked the receiver up, it was my dad. From the other end of the phone came my father’s voice. He said breathlessly, “Son, I am so sorry about the football game, but …there was a terrible accident…on the freeway coming home, and I stopped to help the injured and ended up going to the hospital. I left my phone in the car, so I couldn’t call you until now.”The heavy stone in my heart finally fell to the ground. I was so relieved to hear from my father. Having learnt that he was safe, I burst into tears. It was at that moment that I had a full understanding of the importance of a curfew. Since then, I have been insisting on checking in! For me, it’s about knowing that someone I love is safe. It is also one more proof of my father’s loving me as much as he does.听力原文：1.W: The food festival is fantastic. I like French food best. How about you?M: Oh, I’m in love with Greek food. It’s tasty. But Indian food is not my type.2.W: We’re planning a party tonight. Don’t miss it.M: I’m sorry. I really want to come. But my parents will come to visit me. I have to pick them up at the airport this afternoon and we’ll have dinner outside later. We haven’t met since I came to work here.3.M: Hi, Jane. I’m sorry to have you wait. But I still need 15 minutes to get to your place. The traffic is too busy.W: Take your time. The party starts at 7：30. There are still 45 minutes left. You won’t miss it.4.M:Do you have any seats for this Saturday evening’s talent show?W: Yes, we still have a few tickets at $ 30.M:Is there any discount for children?W:Children under 12 can enjoy a half price.M:OK. We’ll need two full-price tickets and one half-price child ticket.5.W: Mark, I’ve heard you watched the film Avatar: The Way of Water last night. What do you think of it?M: It’s fantastic. Although the plot is not so perfect, the visual special effects and sound effects are amazing. Especially the treatment of water is super realistic which made me think I was in a real world.6.M: Do you hear that the play Hamlet will be put on this Saturday on the national theater? I’ve got two tickets. Would you like to come with me?W: Oh, I really want to. But I have to look after my son. My husband won’t be back until this Sunday.M: Don’t worry, we can ask my parents for help. They are available this weekend.W: That’s a good idea.7.W: Jack, congratulations on getting such a good job.M: Thanks. But actually I’m tired now. In order to pass the interview, I’ve worked day and night for a whole week.It’s rather challenging to stand out in 100 applicants.W: But it’s all worth it. The job offers high salary as well as good future. The most important thing is that you can do what you like.M: Yeah. Since I graduated from university, I’ve been keeping looking for a job as a bridge design engineer.W: I know. You are so crazy about bridges that every weekend you will go out to appreciate the beauty of them. By the way, will you start your new job next Monday?M: Yes. I’m excited now.8.W: Steve, just put down your cola and get out of the sofa. Let’s go hiking.M: Oh, no. It’s so comfortable lying here. Look, Rose has updated her Wechat moments. I can enjoy the beautiful scenery without going out.W: Come on. You’re overweight and that is doing great harm to your health. Your doctor warned you last time. M: My doctor also said I need to exercise at least 40 minutes each day. That’s too much for me.W: Don’t be discouraged. A new study suggests even half an hour’s walk every day does people good. Let’s get started. I’ll keep you company.M: All right. I’m coming.9.W: Hi, Jack, how are you these days?M: Not so good. All the things seem to be totally out of control. New school, new teachers, new classmates. The work load is too heavy for me. And I haven’t made any friends yet. I feel like a failure. This isn’t what I expected before.W: Don’t worry. You’ll get used to it. Don’t you forget when we first met at primary school?M: That’s because we were too little to step forward to others.W: All things are difficult before they are easy. We can always find solutions. When you’re stressed, call your parents or old friends to get opinions. They are there all the time. Starting an easy topic with new friends is a good way to break the ice. Take easy with your study. It’s just the beginning of the term.M: OK. I’ll try. Let’s go back home. The store is going to close up.10.Dear guests, welcome to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Located at No. 1375 Panda Road, the Base is 10 km away from the city center and over 30 km from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, which serves as a reserve for giant pandas, red pandas, and other endangered wild animals unique to China. To make you have a better experience, some rules must be followed. First, please keep quiet. Giant pandas and other animals are quiet by nature and will be stressed by loud and sudden noise. Second, you may take pictures, but you are not allowed to use a flash. The eyes of animals, especially baby pandas, are sensitive to flashes. Most important of all, do not feed animals! Your food is not suitable for them and will make them sick. At the Base, there is a tourist service center providing Chinese and foreign tourists with free services, including a microwave oven, hot water, baby carriages, armchairs, walking sticks, umbrellas and sewing kits. If you have any questions, please call 83510033. Wish you a happy journey.