2021滨州高一下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

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试卷类型:A
高一英语试题 2021. 7
本试卷分选择题、非选择题两部分，共12页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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. What is the woman most probably?
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A volunteer.
2. Which language had the woman planned to learn in university?
A French B. Italian. C. German.
3. Why did the woman go out yesterday afternoon?
A. To buy a present.
B. To borrow a book.
C. To attend a birthday party.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about now?
A An island. B. A plan. C. A roommate.
5. What food did the woman like best in Italy?
A. Chicken. B. Beef. C. Pizza.
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、7题。
6. With whom does the woman usually travel with?
A. Her friend B. Her father. C. Her sister.
7. Which country has the man mostly been to?
A. China. B. Australia. C. South Korea.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the weather like now?
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
9. How will they get to the cinema?
A. On foot. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does Kate usually do to get relaxed?
A. She often dances. B. She often walks. C. She often plays soccer.
11. How does the man find his practice?
A. Boring. B. Useful. C. Interesting.
12. What will they do next?
A. Watch TV. B. Hang out. C. Study for the math test.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the woman go to bed every night?
A. At 10：00. B. At 12：00. C. At 10：30.
14. What did the man want to be at first?
A. A teacher. B. A sportsman. C. A scientist.
15. What's the woman's dream?
A. To be an artist. B. To be a historian. C. To be a reporter.
16. Where will the man probably go?
A. The playground. B. The library. C. The classroom.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. With whom did the speaker go to the cookery course?
A Her friend. B. Her sister. C. Her cousin.
18. Which course did they choose?
A. One-week course. B. Two-week course. C. Four-week course.
19. Who helped the speaker during the class?
A. Many students. B. Many teenagers. C. Many teachers.
20. What did the speaker learn in the first class?
A. Baking a cake. B. Making sugar. C. Cooking vegetables.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 供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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Here are 4 attractive places worth your visit.
Churchill
Churchill is a town with the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World”, where tourists can safely view polar bears from special vehicles in the autumn and winter. Thousands of beluga whales, which move into the warmer waters of the Churchill River during July and August, are a major summer attraction. Churchill is also a destination for bird watchers from late May until August.
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls, crossing the border between Canada and the United States. The largest of the three is Horseshoe Falls, also known as Canadian Falls. Niagara Falls illumination（彩灯）is a must for any visitor! Every night of the year, the three waterfalls are illuminated in colors creating an attractive scene that can be viewed from near and far.
Vancouver
Vancouver is Canada's third-largest city, always named as one of the top five worldwide cities for its comfortable environment and quality of life. Vancouver has an active nightlife scene, whether its food and dining, or bars and nightclubs. From mid-June to early July, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival features 300 concerts, including a free opening Downtown Jazz Weekend.
Ottawa
The capital of Canada is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and has a lot of
English buildings in it. It is a beautiful city which has the Parliament buildings on the banks and English influenced houses and parks around. There are museums and art galleries that will give you a complete knowledge of the English culture there. It is really the heart of Canada. So if you are a history and art lover, Ottawa is the best choice for your visit in Canada.
21. If you want to watch birds, which place will you choose to visit?
A. Churchill. B. Niagara Falls. C. Vancouver. D. Ottawa.
22. What is the best season for visiting Vancouver?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
23. What do Niagara Falls and Vancouver have in common?
A. They are both famous for natural scenery.
B. The best visiting time are both at nights.
C. They are both located in Canada entirely.
D. The tickets there are both free at weekends.
B
One weekend I went to Buffalo to talk at a writers' conference organized by a group of women writers. The women were serious about their writing skills, and the articles they had written were solid and useful. They asked me to take part in a radio talk show earlier in the week to publicize the conference-they would be with the host in the studio and I would be on a telephone linking from my apartment in New York.
The appointed evening arrived, and my phone rang, and the host came on and greeted me. He said he had three lovely ladies in the studio with him and he was eager to find out what we all thought of the present state of literature and what advice we had for all his listeners who were members o£ the literati （文人）and had literary ambitions themselves. This hearty introduction dropped like a stone among us, and none of the three lovely ladies said anything, which I thought was the proper response.
The silence lengthened, and finally I said, "I think we should stop mentioning the words literature and literary and literati. We're here to talk about the skills of writing.” I knew that the host had been given information about what kind of writers we were and what we wanted to discuss. But he had no other preparation. "Tell me what insights do you have about the literary experience in America today?” Silence also greeted this question.
He didn’t know what to do with that, and he began to mention the names of authors like Ernest Hemingway and Saul Bellow and William Styron, whom we surely regarded as literary giants. We said those writers didn't happen to be our models, and we mentioned people like Lewis Thomas and Joan Didion and Gary Wills, whom he hadn't heard of. We explained that these were writers we admired. "But don't you want to write anything literary?" our host said We were speechless.
It was one of the all-time upset radio talk shows.
24. What do we know about the talk show?
A. It was organized by women writers.
B. It was publicized at the conference.
C. The author went to Buffalo to take part in it.
D. The author participated in it in New York.
25. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?
A. The introduction struck us heavily with a stone.
B. The introduction received embarrassing response.
C. The introduction increased the listeners' interest.
D. The introduction carried the host's praise for us.
26. What was the author's reaction when the host mentioned the three great literary- giants?
A. Excited. B. Inspired. C. Uninterested. D. Satisfied.
27. Who may be the author's model?
A. Joan Didion. B. Ernest Hemingway.
C. Saul Bellow. D. William Styron.
C
The market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before. Countries all across the world are actively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands — to high-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious： by definition, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost.
Once a location is established as a main tourist destination, the effects on the local community are profound. Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields. It is not surprising that many o£ them give up their farm-work. In some hill-regions, this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a change in the local diet, because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems. The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.
In Arctic and desert societies, year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish and collecting fruit over a relatively short season. However, as some inhabitants become involved in tourism, they no longer have time to collect wild food; this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores. What should they do if these new sources of income dry up?
The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism. Much attention has focused on erosion （侵蚀）along major roads, but perhaps more important are the forest destruction and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers. In both mountains and deserts, slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may be limited through heavy use.
28. Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists?
A. The wildness regions are accessible to tourists.
B. The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.
C. Developing tourism there doesn't need much investment.
D. Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions.
29. What is the effect of tourism on the local community?
A Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods.
B. There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems.
C. Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed.
D. The local people's new sources of income will dry up soon.
30. Which might be the best title of the passage?
A. The future of wilderness tourism.
B. The impacts of wilderness tourism.
C. The destruction of wilderness tourism.
D. The disadvantages of wilderness tourism.
31. If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph, what will it talk about? A. The effects on local people.
B. The solutions to these problems.
C. The choices of adventure tourists.
D. The reasons for visiting remote areas.
D
Why do you check social media? Is it to keep up with everything that your friends and family are doing? Is it to find new trendy spots to eat? Regardless of the reason, you may find yourself with different degrees of envy or discomfort after a quick look at your phone. Then you might be suffering from a phenomenon known as “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). ”
While the phenomenon of FOMO can be traced back for centuries, it had never been the issue as it is today, causing widespread discussion and research. This rise in checking social media is naturally connected to the increasing leading position that social media holds over our lives. Every time someone opens their WeChat Moments, Facebook, Twitter... etc. , they are bombarded (轰炸)with the highlight reels of other peoples' lives. A sunny beach, delicious-looking food, a super cute kitten-they are all uplifting photos, yet they're very likely to bring about more unhappiness than joy. You see, the first thought to come out of your mind may be “Wow， that's so cool/delicious/cute", but then it takes a hard U-turn. You're thinking： "I wish I were there" or "my life is so boring compared to his/hers. " The more you see, the more likely you are to have these negative feelings.
What's worse is the habit many people have of turning to social media in search of happiness when they are feeling down, not realizing that they are just going to end up in a negative cycle of endless disappointment. Montesquieu once said： "If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished； but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than they are.”
FOMO will go hand in hand with dissatisfaction and envy. Appreciate what you already have, because someone else out there in the world would gladly give everything to be you.
32. What is the purpose of the questions in paragraph 1?
A. To introduce the topic of the passage.
B. To explain the function of FOMO.
C. To describe the features of FOMO.
D. To give the reasons for checking social media.
33. How might people feel seeing other's perfect life through social media?
A. Joyful. B. Admiring. C. Comfortable. D. Envious.
34. What can we conclude from Montesquieu's words in. paragraph 3?
A We could turn to social media for happiness.
B. We couldn't realise our dream without hard work.
C. We couldn't harvest happiness through comparison.
D. We could live better than others by showing ourselves online.
35. What is the author's attitude towards FOMO?
A. Indifferent. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Hopeful.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
Thinking is great. But action makes things happen. One of the biggest differences with people that successfully grow, expand themselves, and reach their goals, is that they consistently take action. Action takes energy though, so where does that energy come from? It comes from inside. 36
Here are several ways to light the fire and inspire yourself to take action.
Act like you mean it. Maybe you want to get in great shape, but are you acting like you mean it? How many hours are you putting in each week? What routines are you trying? 37 Who are your instructors and models? What bold actions are you taking? If you act like you mean it, you'll make better choices, show more confidence, and build energy that helps you spring up.
38 Find some role models and heroes to use to lift your spirits. Just having some examples under your belt can inspire you to new levels. For example, for me, I always look to the amazing physical and philosophical achievements of Bruce Lee. Chances are, no matter what problem or challenge you're up against, somebody's been there and done that.
Shift to the future. Always thinking of the past is a quick way to bring yourself down. To lift yourself up, switch to the future and imagine the possibilities. See what's possible. This is where hope springs from. A few simple ways to shift to the future are... “How can I solve this?”…or "What would good look like?”…or "What's the end in mind?" 39
Connect to your values. You can connect everything you do to your values. This is a powerful way to inspire yourself with skill. 40 Whenever you take on a task, ask yourself, “What can I learn from this?" or "How can I improve this?” Simply by connecting to your values, you make use of your inner source of power. Your values fuel you and get you excited.
A. Stand out from the others.
B. Inspiration is a powerful force. ,
C. Stand on the "shoulders of giants”.
D. Or you want to be a leading figure.
E. It's a valuable tool for us to use in analyzing possibilities.
F. Questions are a powerful way to switch to the future in effective way.
G. For example, let's say you value "continuous learning" or "growth”.
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。
After a six-year battle with cancer, my mother's doctor told her there was nothing else he could do to help prolong her life. She had the 41 of depending on a special machine for the last few months of her life, or as an alternative, could 42 go home. Without any medical assistance, she would possibly 43 another month.
My mother decided to 44 home and we siblings （兄弟姐妹）would all be 45 during her final days. My youngest sister Kim and I had already taken a break from 46 ; my eldest sister, a nurse, 47 for a month's leave of absence and three of my brothers adjusted their work schedules so that we were all 48 to provide home care for our mother.
Mother decided to arrange her funeral （葬礼）and took careful consideration of where she was to be 49 . She also asked us to arrange for all of her grandchildren to visit. My husband and our children, Michelle and Andrew, visited my mother one evening and I stood outside the door watching them deeply 50 in conversation. There was no thought of what might happen in days to 51 ； they were simply enjoying each other's company. It was a very 52 sight.
A month later, our mother left this world just the way she planned to, with all her children gathering around her, while she 53 took her last breath of life. During the last month of our mother's life, each of my siblings has personal and special 54 of various events. I'm sure we will cherish these individual memories for the rest of our lives. On reflection, we had a full month to say goodbye to our mother, each in our own way. It was truly a gift of 55 .
41. A. right B. choice C. plan D. intention
42. A. simply
B. hardly
C. definitely
D. eagerly
43. A. spend
B. own
C. survive
D. suffer
44. A ignore
B. leave
C. stay
D. return
45. A. nurses
B. caregivers
C. sponsors
D. observers
46. A. home
B. hospital
C. work
D. business
47. A- arranged
B. invited
C. begged
D. introduced
48. A. absent
B. determined
C. convenient
D. available
49. A. buried
B. treated
C. lifted
D. placed
50. A interested
B. absorbed
C. successful
D. lacking
51. A. disappear
B. experience
C. follow
D. explore
52. A. funny
B. fascinating
C. mysterious
D. touching
53. A. skillfully
B. nervously
C. quietly
D. hurriedly
54. A. memories
B. thoughts
C. feelings
D. understanding
55. A. relationship
B. relative
C. thought
D. time
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。
Yuan Longping, Father of Hybrid Rice, 56 passed away on Saturday at 91, will be long remembered as one of the most honorable leaders, the World Food Prize Foundation said.
Yuan was a co-winner of the 2004 World Food Prize, the top international honor recognizing the deeds of 57 (individual) who have advanced human development by 58 (improve) the quality, quantity and availability of food in the world. Yuan shared it with Monty Jones, an African rice breeder.
Yuan's pioneering research has 59 (complete) helped transform China from food shortage to food security within three decades, according to an earlier statement 60 (release) by the WFP.
Barbara Stinson, president of the WFP Foundation, said Yuan was credited not only for hybrid rice, but also for the ability 61 (change) land out of rice production and into other kinds of food production, including fish ponds, other fruits and vegetables, increasing the nutritional content of food in China, and contributing 62 the reduction of hunger and poverty as well.
Yuan started hybrid rice research in 1964 and 63 (succeed) in developing the world's first high-yield hybrid rice strain in 1973. So far, its annual growth area 64 (reach) 8 million hectares (公顷)in countries including India, Bangladesh, Vietnam) Brazil and the US.
"He's made such 65 powerful contribution. Professor Yuan will be long remembered. " Stinson told China Daily.
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）
根据句意和首字母及汉语提示写出单词的正确形式。注意:在答题纸上写全单词!
66. Now tick the solutions that you think are most e （有效）to supply Africa with fresh water.
67. In 1821, the people of Mexico gained their i （独立）from Spain.
68. Stephen Curry performed beyond everyone's e （预料）with his accurate shooting and continuous efforts.
69. The colours darkened into fine shades of deep blue, and g （逐渐） disappeared.
70. There is no p （证据）that he was on the crime spot.
71. Mobile phone conversations are not p （允许）anywhere in the library.
72. He is most widely known for c （作曲）music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
73. When the doctor e （检查）Lara's ankle, the clown got her attention by doing a magic trick.
74. Keep trying and eventually you will read the words “We are d （高兴）to inform you…”
75. Experts say this bad weather has o （发生）due to climate change.
第二节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，上周日你校组织了为期一天的阳光老年公寓志愿服务活动。请你为校 英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.服务形式；
3.你的感想。
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。
提示词：阳光老年公寓Sunshine Senior Apartment
Voluntary Work at a Senior Apartment





第三节（满分15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。 续写词数应为80左右。
Wind whistled round the comer of the house, thunder rolled and rain beat against the windows — not a night to be outside but rather to sit by the fire. Thanks to the solid walls and roof overhead, I could imagine Dr. Frankenstein's frightening creation wandering on such a night. I was alone, my husband away and the nearest neighbor a quarter miles down the road. Alone, that is, except for Lassie, a hairy, black and white dog, who sat with her head on my lap, her intelligent, brown eyes gazing up at me as if to say, don't worry, we'll be all right.
Through the years she was with us, she proved time and time again to be a superb judge of character. We never knew if it was a result of her sense of smell or sound-but, whatever it was, she definitely possessed a talent we humans lacked. On first meeting she would either wag the tip of her tail a couple of times to indicate that the visitor was acceptable, or slightly curl her top lip, exposing her sharp teeth which told you to be alert. Always accurate, her gift was never more obvious than on this night.
The doorbell rang. I decided not to answer it. It rang again, much longer this time. Whoever was there was not going away. Still I hesitated. On the fourth ring, with Lassie by my side, I finally answered the door. My heart beat fast and my mouth went dry, for there, stood the monster himself. A twisted body under a heavy overcoat, one shoulder bumped higher than the other and his head leaned slightly forward and to one side.
“May I use your phone?” The voice came from somewhere back in his throat and, although the request was polite, his tone was rude.
Reaching in his pocket and producing a piece of paper, he handed it to me. I refused to take it. Believing he might try and force his way in, I looked at Lassie to see if she was ready to defend the home.
Surprisingly, she sat by my side, the tip of her tail wagging.








高一英语试题参考答案 2021.7
第一部分听力 1-5 BCABC 6-10 CACBA 11-15 BCABA 16-20 BCACA （第一部分每小题1. 5分，与答案不符者不得分）
第二部分阅读 21-25 ABBDB 26-30 CACAB 31—35 BADCB 36-40 BDCFG （第二部分每小题2. 5分，与答案不符者不得分）
第三部分语言运用
第一节 41-45 BACDB 46-50 CADAB 51-55 CDCAD （第三部分第一节每小题1分，与答案不符者不得分）
第二节
56. who 57. individuals 58. improving 59. completely 60. released
61. to change 62. to 63. succeeded 64. has reached 65. a
（第三部分第二节每题1. 5分，与答案不符但符合文意及答题要求且语法无错误的可酌情 得分）
第四部分写作 第一节
66. effective 67. independence 68. expectations 69. gradually 70. proof
71. permitted 72. composing 73. examined 74. delighted 75. occurred
（评分要求:每小题1分，拼写错误（含大小写错误）不得分;符合内容要求的且拼写正确的 其它单词可酌情得分）
第二节（共15分）
应用文评分标准
1.本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。
2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡 量,确定或调整档次,最后给分。
3.词数少于60和多于100的,从总分中减去2分。
4.评分时，应注意的主要内容为:时态、人称、内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和 准确性、上下文的连贯性、语言的得体性及应用文体裁格式。
5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以 考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
6.如书写较差,以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。 评分原则：
1.根据语言先定档，再打分。
2.完全抄袭与话题无关的材料0分。
3.给一分有理，扣一分有据。严肃、严格、严谨，公平、公允、公正。
A possible version：
Voluntary Work at a Senior Apartment
Last Sunday our school organized us to go to the Sunshine Senior Apartment to do voluntary work, aiming to raise our awareness of serving the society.
The moment we arrived, we engaged in various events. Some students helped clean the yard； some made up the beds and swept the floor. In addition, we sang songs and danced to entertain the senior people, who always wore smile on their faces.
Through our efforts, we know how to care old people. We strengthen cooperation and communication with our fellow students, deepening our friendship. Also, we know our efforts can make a difference to the people around. We all admit the day is busy but meaningful.
第三节(共15分)
读后续写评分标准
1.本题总分为15分，按五个档次进行评分。
2.评分时,应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑,具体为：
(1)续写内容的质量、完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度；
(2)所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性；
(3)上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3.评分时,应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合 衡量,确定或调整档次，最后给分。
4.评分时还应注意：
(1)词数少于60的，酌情扣分；
(2)书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分；
(3)单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面,评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予 以考虑，英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
A possible version：
There was no denying that I trusted her judge, based on past experience. Unwillingly, I signed to the stranger into the hallway and pointed to the phone. He thanked me as he picked it up. Unashamed, I stood and listened to the conversation. From his comments, I learned his car had broken down and he needed someone to repair it. Lassie always followed anyone she mistrusted until they left the house. Tonight she paid no attention to our visitor. Instead, she ran back into the living room and curled up by the fire. Finishing his call, the man prepared to leave. "I'm sorry if I frightened you. I know I look strange. And thanks again for trusting and helping me ” he said With these words, the stranger headed out into the night.
高一英语试题听力录音稿 2021.7
(Text 1)
M： What do you usually do when you don't work in the hospital?
W： I do some voluntary work in the old people's home or the nursing home nearby.
(Text 2)
W： Ted, where did you go to university?
M： In California, I majored in French What about you?
W： I majored in Italian while I was in university. But I had planned to learn German.
(Text 3)
M： What did you do yesterday afternoon? I dropped in on you on the way back from the park but you weren't in.
W： Sorry, I went to buy a gift for my friend's birthday.
(Text 4)
W： So Jeff, what's your plan for this weekend, just watching TV at home?
M： Definitely not. I'm going on a trip with my roommate to the island where he spent his childhood
(Text 5)
M： You used to live in Italy.
W： Yes. I lived there for five years as a reporter. I liked Italian food very much, especially its pizza.
M： It's the food that tourists to Italy couldn’t miss.
第二节
(Text 6)
W： So, Jack, you were telling me that you like to travel.
M： Yes, very much.
W： Who do you usually travel with?
M： My dad. My mother can't stand the tiredness that goes with traveling. My brother travels a lot, as he's a famous singer. But he's never taken me.
W： That's interesting. I usually travel with my sister.
M： Well, my dad often goes on business trips and I can go with him most of the time. We usually set aside some time to look around.
W： What countries have you been to?
M： Mostly China, sometimes Japan and South Korea.
(Text 7)
M： Look at the clouds in the sky! It is going to rain.
W： Oh, the weather changes so fast. It was sunny a moment ago.
M； Right. How can we get to the cinema from here?
W： We can walk about five blocks east.
M： Oh, that's a little far. Is there any bus we can take?
W； Yes, we can take the No. 6 bus at the next block. But sometimes you have to wait for a long time before the bus comes.
M： That's not good. What should we do?
W； Look! Here comes a taxi.
M： OK. Let me give the driver a gesture.
(Text 8)
M： Hi, Kate! Why are you dancing? I thought we had to study for our math test!
W： Oh, hi, Bill! I was just exercising. It's my favorite way to get relaxed. I thought you would arrive later. Let me turn the music off.
M： OK. When it comes to exercise, I prefer playing soccer.
W： Sports like jogging and playing ball are good ways, but I like to dance better. Do you sometimes do it?
M： Yes, but I am not a good dancer. Oh, my team won the final last week.
W： Cool! I know you go to the gym to practise every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. M： You're right. It's hard work, but it is worth doing.
W： I see. If it weren't for the math test tomorrow, we could hang out right now.
M： Right. No more fun and games. Let me get my notebook.
(Text 9)
M： Our school has added several new courses to our grade this term. I have more homework to do now. I can't go to bed until 10： 30 every night!
W： That's only half an hour later than me. What's your favorite course, Danny?
M： I like science most.
W： That's a surprise. I thought you would like PE. You used to tell me you wanted to be a basketball player.
M： Actually it used to be my dream； after all, I was deeply influenced by my cousin. He teaches basketball very well, you know. But now I want to learn science. I'd like to make some robots.
W： Your father must be happy, as he's always wanted you to be a scientist. M： You're right. By the way, which subject did you choose? Art or history?
W： Being an artist has been my dream and I hope I can hold my own art exhibition in the future.
M： I wish you success. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to borrow some books for my lab report.
W； OK. I myself need to practice volleyball with Holly.
(Text 10)
I never thought I'd be the type to go on a cookery course! My mum and my sister used to tease me, because though I love eating I couldn't make anything myself. Then one day my cousin wanted to have cooking classes. She didn't want to do them on her own, though. And I agreed to go along. We found a college which ran cookery classes. You could do one-week, two-week or four-week courses. We thought a week should be enough to get us started, so we enrolled for that during the summer holiday.
When we got there on the first morning, loads of people had already arrived. I knew it was a popular course, with lots of teenagers like me there. What I hadn't expected was that there’d be so many teachers-you got plenty of help and I certainly needed it!
We learned how to bake a cake in the first class. And all through the course there were short talks on different ingredients. You know, like herbs and spices from different parts of the world. I think all of us were especially fascinated by one on sugar. It was given by someone who'd spent years studying it. I wouldn't mind doing something like that myself one day.