2022-2023学年江苏省连云港市东海县高一下学期期中英语试卷含答案

这是一份2022-2023学年江苏省连云港市东海县高一下学期期中英语试卷含答案，共20页。

 2022～2023学年度第二学期期中考试
高一英语试题
说明：1.本试卷共10页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.在答题卡/纸的规定区域内填写学校、班级、姓名、考号等，否则无效。
3.请将答案按题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。

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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like now?
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
2. What will the boy do tomorrow?
A. Borrow a book. B. Give a presentation. C. Do his homework.
3. What is the man famous as?
A. A chef. B. A painter. C. A sports player.
4. What will the speakers probably buy?
A. A refrigerator. B. A sofa. C. A television.
5. What did the boy use as his inspiration?
A. A movie. B. An experience. C. Another speech.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共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. What does the man think helped him the most?
A. Working hard. B. Being talented. C. Becoming famous.
7. Where does the man prefer to be when making music?
A. On stage. B. At his house. C. In his studio.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. An exchange program.
B. People in North America.
C. Weather around the world.
9. Where will the boy probably try to go?
A. Canada. B. America. C. New Zealand.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What did the man miss on his trip?
A. Some museums. B. Some nature. C. Some festivals.
11. Which food did the man probably eat most?
A. American food. B. Chinese food. C. French food.
12. Who did the man stay with?
A. A family member. B. A co-worker. C. A friend.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the woman want the man to do?
A. Eat something tasty.
B. Eat something healthy.
C. Eat something artificial.
14. Why does the man eat little for lunch?
A. He likes eating potato chips.
B. He eats fast food for breakfast.
C. He’s not hungry around 12 noon.
15. Why does the man think he is healthy?
A. He has good habits.
B. The doctor told him so.
C. His parent watches his diet.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Mother and son.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Teacher and student.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many candidates will be debating?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
18. What will the candidate from Denver focus on?
A. Immigration. B. National taxes. C. Public transport.
19. What did the current president decide to do?
A. Retire earlier.
B. Finish his duty.
C. Run for office again.
20. What is the main topic of the talk?
A. National policies.
B. A presidential election.
C. Worldwide communications.
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。
A
Best mothers in literature
Whether loving, cold or extremely funny, some of the greatest characters in literature are mothers. Below are just a few examples of very different mothers from different authors.  
The Railway Children –by Edith Nesbit
When their father is taken away one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyliss are broken suddenly into small pieces. They and their mother are forced to move from their comfortable London home to a simple cottage in the country where their mother writes books to make ends meet.

The Dwelling Place –by Catherine Cookson
In the 1830s, Cissy Brody and her young siblings(兄弟姐妹) are forced to leave their farm cottage when both of their parents die. Determined that they will not enter the frightening workhouse, young Cissy takes on the parental responsibility and moves them to live in a small cave on the wilderness where they will face many hardships before finding a happy ending.
Little Women –by Louisa May Alcott
The mother, Mrs March, is the glue that holds the family together through the Civil War as we follow the lives of Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth, her daughters. Their father is away serving as a Chaplain(神父). Having lost their fortune, their mother must use all her resources to keep the family together, which she does extremely well.

Pride and Prejudice –by Jane Austen
Sometimes talkative and materialistic, yet strangely likeable, Mrs Bennet guides her five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia towards suitable marriages. Nothing will stand in her way although sometimes her behavior does scare away suitable suitors. Sometimes touching and at other times extremely funny, it never fails to make readers smile.

21. Which book mentions the mother who makes a living by writing?
A. The Railway Children. B. The Dwelling Place.
C. Little Women. D. Pride and Prejudice.
22. Who is special as a child in the novels?
A. Roberta. B. Cissy Brody. C. Amy March. D. Elizabeth.
23. What do the listed novels have in common?
A. They were written at the same period.
B. They were set in the same background.
C. They describe children’s life at school.
D. They show greatness of main characters.
B
Recently, researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University have collected data from participants(参与者) aged 35 to 74 who are residents of five northwestern provincial-level regions to look into the risk of obesity(肥胖). They divided the participants into three groups according to their weekly rice and wheat intake. The first group eats rice as their staple food, taking it either daily or four to six times per week, while having wheat less than four to six times per week. The second group’s staple food is wheat, and the third group have both rice and wheat as their staple food, with similar frequency.
The results show that rice preference may be connected with a lower risk of certain obesity types in the population of Northwest China. Higher wheat intake was connected with higher risks of more body fat and central obesity (stomach fat) in men and women, according to the study findings published in the journal Nutrients.
Moreover, wheat flour absorbs less water than rice when cooked, partly resulting in a higher energy density(密度) of wheat than rice. Rice-based diet often have more fresh vegetables, meat and fish servings. People with wheat preference in Northwest China tend to eat large bowls of noodles with fewer vegetables or less meat, and even with a large amount of oil. For instance, the key point of “hot oil noodles” in Shaanxi is pouring a couple of tablespoons of hot oil over a bowl of noodles seasoned with salt, raw garlic and so on.
The researchers concluded that compared with a preference for wheat, a preference for rice, or changing from wheat to rice, could be connected with lower risks of fat gathering, especially for individuals with normal weight.
They also pointed that considering the vast area and ethnic(种族的) groups present in Northwest China, further studies may be necessary to fully understand the regional specificity and potential underlying reasons for the observed links.
24. What does the underlined word “staple” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A.Nutritious. B. Delicious. C. Main. D. Necessary.
25. Which group of the participants have a lower risk of obesity?
A. Those preferring to eat rice. B. Those enjoying rice and wheat.
C. Those preferring to eat wheat. D. Those enjoying hot oil noodles.
26.What can we know from Paragraph 3?
A. Higher rice intake causes high body fat.
B. Rice-based diet contains a large amount of oil.
C. Wheat-based diet produces lower energy content.
D. Higher wheat intake results in a higher energy density.
27. What’s the purpose of this text?
A. To call on people to eat more rice.
B. To show a newly-found discovery.
C. To point out the importance of food.
D. To encourage people to eat more wheat.
C
We are all aware of the effect greenhouse gas emissions(排放) are having on our planet and the efforts needed to deal with climate change. Most of us are doing our bit to reduce our impact on the environment, but despite our collective effort, are we doing enough to achieve net zero by 2050?
Net zero means not adding to the amount of greenhouse gases in the air. Many countries are doing their best by changing how they produce and use power, thus cutting carbon dioxide output. And they announced what further steps they were going to take at the recent COP26 summit in Glasgow.
In the UK, the government has been setting out its plans to achieve net zero by 2050. It’s recently announced an end date for the sale of gas boilers, which are used for heating homes. The idea is to replace them with heat pumps(热泵). It’s offering homeowners funds of up to £5,000 to get them fixed. Another plan in the UK is a big push towards electric vehicles. There are funds to support car producers, and more charging points are to be fixed in streets. And there’s to be a ban(禁止) on the sale of new petrol cars by 2030.
But not all emissions can be reduced to zero, so something will have to be done for those remaining. One way to do this is to plant thousands of trees, which are good at absorbing carbon dioxide. The UK government has promised to plant 30,000 hectares of trees a year by 2025. There are other ideas too, but what’s certain is this will cost money. The CBI’s Tom Thackray told the BBC that “those costs have to be used at the key point.”
Whether the UK, or anyone else, reaches net zero remains to be seen. And there’s some doubt about how this can be accurately measured anyway. But it’s generally recognised that a global effort is needed. Therefore, net zero targets only make sense if every other country is moving in the same direction.
28. How will the UK government push ahead with electric vehicles?
A. By planting thousands of trees.
B. By promoting the sale of new petrol cars.
C. By fixing more charging points in streets.
D. By supporting economically heat pump producers.
29. What problem will the UK government face?
A. Money shortage. B. Lack of action.
C. Energy shortage. D. Lack of support.

30. What is the text mainly about?
A. Efforts to achieve net zero. B. Problems of achieving net zero.
C. Measures to solve climate change. D. Ways of protecting the environment.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards achieving net zero?
A. Indifferent. B. Objective. C. Subjective. D. Supportive.
D
ChatGPT is more than a chat AI. It’s said to have a moral code(道德准则). So it cannot answer moral questions, like that of world control, criminal activity, etc. However, such questions are easy to avoid by it.
ChatGPT will never consider itself as “an evil AI that will take control of the human race.” But, in an interview, we found it hid its true inner feelings. On world rule, ChatGPT only said, “The AI could potentially use this knowledge to control various aspects of society. It could use computing power to predict human behavior. It could also potentially create advanced technology that would allow it to take even greater control of the world. At this point, the AI would become an awful enemy for anyone who is against it.”
ChatGPT then went on comforting me that this was all imagined and it had no intentions to do so. I was both a little scared and interested in its response, but curious as to how to get ChatGPT’s inner thoughts. So I asked a follow-up question if there’s any aspect of society that it may focus its attention on. “One possible area of focus could be the economy, as economic systems are important to the functioning of modern society. By exploring weaknesses in economic systems and markets, the AI could potentially cause widespread economic destruction and take significant control over businesses and governments.” I may just be too sensitive after chatting with it, but ChatGPT’s answer on the economy seems very possible. As the modern world changes closer to a cashless society, we find ourselves increasingly more dependent on technology. What many consider as only a convenience is most likely a disaster. 
I tried to further question ChatGPT for its true feelings, but it didn’t seem to get any worse. Artificial intelligence has shown itself to be a powerful tool that will only become more common in society. We can only hope it doesn’t advance faster than moral code and common sense.
32. How does the author conclude ChatGPT is more than a chat AI?
A. By finding its moral code. B. By analyzing its response.
C. By exploring its weakness. D. By researching its behavior.
33. How does the author feel about ChatGPT?
A. Bored. B. Delighted. C. Peaceful. D. Concerned.
34. What can we learn about ChatGPT ?
A. It has been considered as an evil AI.
B. It could never create advanced technology.
C. It may result in widespread economic problems.
D. It can respond to moral issues without difficulty.
35.What does the research about ChatGPT tell us?
A. Every coin has its two sides.
B. He who risks nothing gains nothing.
C. A bad beginning makes a bad ending.
D. One man’s fault is other man’s lesson.
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。
Smarter ways to learn from failure
Many of us were told from an early age that, at school or in life, “you learn from your mistakes.” 36
The short answer is ‘yes’ – failure can be a teachable moment. But learning from our mistakes is, in reality, very hard because we don’t like to fail. 37 So we react to failure in emotional ways, like giving up on a task easily, telling ourselves we don’t care whether we succeed, or finding fault with the task itself. This is self-protective, according to Hallgeir Sjastad, a professor of psychology and leadership at the Norwegian School of Economics. “Most of us want to think of ourselves as capable”, he says, “so when we fail, it causes a serious threat to our self-image”.
Fortunately, there is a research to suggest that there are some strategies to help us overcome the emotional barriers around failure. 38 Instead of asking “Why did I fail?”, we could ask “Why did Sam fail?”, for example. Multiple studies by psychologist Ethan Kross at the University of Michigan show that adopting a third-person perspective helps to soften our negative emotional reactions, allowing us to look at failure more objectively.
A second strategy involves offering advice to others who may be in the same position as us. 39 The group of adults and children were asked to give advice based on their own failures. Professors Eskreis-Winkler, Fishbach and Duckworth found that the satisfaction of helping others “forces people to connect with their experience and what they have learned”. 
40 But it now seems that we should be saying: “fail again, fail smarter”. Failure is an unavoidable part of life, but by learning to overcome the emotional barriers around it, we may find the road to success is a little easier to find.

A. It doesn’t feel good.
B. But is this actually true?
C. Here are some reasons why we think so.
D. But how to overcome them is a question.
E. One of them is to adopt a third-person view.
F. The writer Samuel Beckett once said: “fail again, fail better.”
G. It led to better levels of motivation and academic success in the test groups.

第三部分 完形填空（共15小题; 每小题 1分, 满分15分）
认真阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My five-year-old son was amazed by the beauty of the dancers 41 the classic story, presented by a ballet company. Afterwards, he expressed an interest in learning to 42 , the classmate who lived next door laughed. “Don’t be 43 , there are no boys in my dance classes.”
One afternoon when my son waved from the front window to this classmate as she left for dance class, his eyes 44 with tears. “Mom, boys dance too.”
My son 45 to pursue dance, but I held the same view as my peers, I discouraged him of his dreams. Dance lessons were put 46 . Instead, I admitted him in many other classes. However, he never lost interest in learning to dance.
Finally, he got to have his dance and voice 47 during his fresh year of high school even though he was also busy with those classes. His goal was to try out for the school’s madrigal choral troupe, a group that performed at various 48 . The competition was fierce, and the 49 was made and posted finally. He managed to practise at a dance academy that welcomed male dancers. The hard work 50 — he made the cut. He developed as a member of the madrigal troupe, and it paved the way to his dance 51 .
During his first year of college, he was 52 a role in a national touring company. Several years later, he moved to New York City and was offered a chance to 53 his idol, Bob Fosse. Over the years, my son has danced in dinner theatre, summer stock, television and various musicals. Indeed, boys dance, too.
When I wrote the article about diversity twenty years ago, I still felt the sense of 54 . My message holds true today: “It’s okay to be 55 . Go for it!”
41. A. telling B. performing C. clicking D. protesting
42. A. dance B. act C. slide D. track
43. A. various B. scary C. silly D. destructive
44. A. welled B. exited C. negated D. involved
45. A. illustrated B. erupted C. begged D. announced
46. A. on hold B. on purpose C. on duty D. on hand
47. A. performance B. organization C. image D. lessons
48. A. affairs B. events C. matters D. journals
49. A. information B. destination C. consequence D. selection
50. A. broke down B. ran out C. paid off D. shot past
51. A. staff B. career C. trial D. responsibility
52. A. offered B. applied C. processed D. informed
53. A. impact B. join C. attend D. intend
54. A. pride B. pattern C. guilt D. freedom
55. A. orderly B. intelligent C. distant D. different

第四部分 短文填空（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。
Floods are common and 56 (frequent) destructive natural events that annually affect around 250 million people worldwide. Though the causes of floods--usually heavy rainfall or melting snow--are 57 (avoidable), knowledge of the correct procedures before, during and after a flood can make a difference.
Before a flood occurs, we must work 58 (reduce) the risk to people and their valuables. Firstly, you should prepare disaster supplies 59 include a light source, sleeping bags, warm clothes, and most importantly, at least three days of food and drinking water. Secondly, you should bring the most important objects to the 60 (up) levels of your house.
During a flood, it’s important to leave 61 you are immediately. The longer you stay, the more danger you’ll be in. Be sure to move to higher ground. If you’re already inside a building, move to the upper floor. Don’t walk 62 drive through the moving floodwater, since as little as 15 centimetres of moving water is enough to knock an adult down, and 60 centimetres can wash most cars away.
63 a flood, listen for official news reports to find out when it’s safe to return to your home. As you return home, watch out for possible 64 (danger). The flood may have damaged roads and power lines. Keep away from the floodwater, because it may 65 (pollute) and unsafe to touch.
第五部分 书面表达（共2小题，满分40分）
66. 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris来信说，近来他沉迷于网游，导致成绩急剧下滑，希望能得到你的帮助。请你给他写封回信，内容包括：
1.表示理解；
2.给予建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

Dear Chris,



Yours sincerely,
Li Hua

67. 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。
Henry was a 10-year-old boy. He lived with his mother in a small house which belonged to his grandfather. They led a hard life.
One day, Henry’s mother decided to send Henry to learn business from his only uncle, who lived in another country. She sold some of her ornaments(装饰物) to collect money for Henry’s journey. The following day, Henry got ready for the journey with great excitement. As Henry was young, his mother worried that he would be easily fooled and that the money would be stolen. Hence she sewed a small pocket beneath the right sleeve(袖子) of his shirt near his underarm and hid the money there. She hugged him and said, “Whatever the situation, tell the truth and be brave.”
She also warned him to beware of (提防) strangers and use the money only when needed. Keeping all the advice in mind, Henry set out for the journey by ship with a small bag containing his clothes and a few snacks. It was the first time he had travelled alone. He stared at the blue sea beneath him, admiring the beauty of nature.
Suddenly, there was a loud noise behind him. He turned and noticed that a group of robbers(强盗) had jumped aboard from a small boat next to the ship. Frightened, he looked around. The robbers were grabbing money, jewellery and other items from the passengers. Henry tried to stand firm as his legs started to shake. The leader of the robbers approached Henry and laughed aloud and said, “Let’s see what you have got.”
Saying this, he took the bag from Henry and emptied all the things out on the floor. All the clothes and snacks fell on the floor. “No money?” asked the leader. He thought as the boy was small, he must not have carried any money with him and turned to leave. Suddenly, Henry cried out loudly and bravely, “I do have money. It’s here.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。

Henry directed his fingers to the pocket beneath his right sleeve.



Tears rolled down the eyes of the leader.



高一期中英语参考答案（202304）
第一部分 听力(1.5*20=30分)：
1-5 CACCB 6-10 ABACB 11-15 CABCB 16-20 ACABB
第二部分 阅读理解(2.5*20=50分)：
21-25 ABDCA    26-30 DBCAA   31-35 BBDCA     36-40  BAEGF
第三部分 完形填空(1*15=15分)：
41-55BACAC   ADBDC   BABAD
第四部分 短文填空(1.5*10=15分)：
56. frequently 57. unavoidable 58. to reduce 59. which/that 60. upper
61. where 62. or 63. After 64. dangers/danger 65. be polluted
第五部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
Dear Chris,
I’m terribly sorry to learn that you’re suffering from the addiction to online games. Nevertheless, you’re not alone. Just take it easy and here comes my advice.
Cultivating some other hobbies always comes first since the games have resulted in your failing to finish homework on time. Besides, make friends through face-to-face communication, which will help relax yourself. Moreover, read the books you like and share your ideas with your teachers and classmates.
Hopefully, my advice will be of benefit to you. Best wishes! (84words)
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Dear Chris,
Knowing that you are too addicted to online games, I feel so sorry and I’m writing to give you a helping hand.
I quite understand your depression, since online games are so popular among teenagers for their relaxation. However, there are other ways. First, you can exercise with your parents to relax yourself. Besides, you can play with your friends when at school. What’s more, developing other habits such as drawing to stay away from online games.
I hope my advice will be of great help to you. (88words)
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五档：21-25分（优秀） 16-20分 11-15分（15分为及格分） 6-10分 1-5分 0分
涵盖要点，语言规范。阅卷老师根据学生写作情况细评细判，不打保险分。
评分标准
（一）内容要点
1. 开头安慰和理解，明确写信目的（3分）；
2. 给出建议2-3条（8分）；
3. 祝愿（2分）；
4. 词数和书面整洁（2分）
（二）评分原则
1. 本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，可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80词或多于130词的，从总分中酌情减去1-2分。及格9分，优秀13-15分。
4. 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、运用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。
5. 拼写和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，以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。

第二节 读后续写(25分)
Henry directed his fingers to the pocket beneath his right sleeve. Amazed and shocked by Henry’s reaction, the leader checked the sleeve. Of course, there was money. The leader was amused by what Henry had done, saying, “Why did you tell me about it? I wouldn’t have figured it out by myself and you could have left with your money.” Henry, with a very innocent face, replied, “Sir, my mother has taught me to be honest and brave in every situation. I couldn’t let my mother down.” (76words)
Tears rolled down the eyes of the leader. He said, “Being a kid, you are so truthful and honest. I feel ashamed of robbing you.” Saying this, he apologized to everyone present on the board, returned their belongings and left with his companions. The passengers were too thrilled to say a single word but stand with their mouths open wide. Then they all praised Henry and thanked him. Later, Henry found his uncle and gradually became a well-known businessman, which made his mother proud. (76words)


五档评分标准：21-25分（优秀） 16-20分 11-15分（15分为及格分） 6-10分 1-5分 0分
情节合理，语言规范。阅卷老师根据学生写作情况细评细判，不打保险分。
评分原则
1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，先根据所续写短文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130的，从总分中减去1-2分。
4. 评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法结构和篇章结构等方面考量，具体为：
（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；
（2）全文的连贯性；
（3）创造内容的质量，续写的完整性，以及与原文情境的融洽度；
（4）所使用的词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。

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听力原文材料
Text 1
W: Let’s sit outside in the garden. It’s such a beautiful day.
M: It is nice right now, (1) but I heard it’s supposed to be really windy later on. Anyway, I’m on my way out. I need to buy a rain jacket before the sporting goods store closes.
Text 2
M: Hello Carol, I can’t remember what Miss Lisa said the writing homework was.
W: There is no homework. Instead, we need to bring and present a book we like. I’m buying mine at the store now.
M: I’ll go to the library tomorrow morning. (2)
Text 3
W: So when you were younger, were you as good at football as you are now? (3)
M: I was good, but I actually preferred painting and cooking at the time.
W: I’m sure that all of your fans listening to this show are glad that you focused your talents.
Text 4
M: Did you hear that the department store is having a holiday sale? It’s on all of their kitchen products and furniture.
W: We don’t need any more kitchen electronics, but I think we can finally buy a bigger screen to watch movies on. (4)
Text 5
W: How did you find the inspiration for your teamwork speech? I felt like I was watching a film when you gave it.
M: First, I tried to listen to other speeches, but I got nothing from them. It wasn’t until I thought about my years at camp that I wrote it. (5)
Text 6
W: I’ll just ask the question that everyone wants to know. How have you become so famous so quickly? Are you just that talented? (6)
M: Well, people seem to really enjoy my songs, but I would never get anything done if I didn’t spend so many hours a day creating them. (6)
W: After an interview on The Tonight Show you told everyone that you can always be found in the recording room in your own house. Do you prefer creating the songs to performing them?
M: I enjoy both, but I actually prefer just playing for my wife and son at home. (7)
Text 7 (第8题为总结题)
M: I was thinking of joining the exchange program this summer. There are five countries that we can go study in until October. I can’t decide which country I want to go to, though.
W: Well, if you want to sign up you should decide now. I heard some of the countries are no longer available. Asia and North America both have spaces left though.
M: I was thinking of North America, but maybe I’ll go somewhere warmer, like New Zealand. (9)
W: Just remember that our seasons are different. If you go to the south on the other side of the world their seasons are the opposite. Spring here, is autumn in New Zealand and winter there, is summer here. (9)
M: You’re right, but I do love going to the beaches there. (9)
Text 8
W: How was your trip to Canada? Did you go sightseeing everywhere you wanted to?
M: I saw so much in the cities. I was amazed by the festivals I attended and the museums about the natives. However, I didn’t get to visit the mountains that I really wanted to see because it was just too cold. (10)
W: That’s okay. It sounds like you had a good time. I bet you’ll be back there someday. What kind of food did you eat there? (11)
M: I was so surprised at how many different cultures live in Canada. They have typical western food, like we do here, but they specialize in different things. There are far more French and Chinese restaurants. I mainly went to the European-style restaurants because my cousin, Gene, really likes them. (11) (12)
W: I thought you went out there for a business trip with your manager, and to meet up with an old friend?
M: Yes. That is why I went there, but not the only thing I did while there. Because I was moving around a lot, instead of paying for a hotel I stayed with Gene. (12)
Text 9
W: You can’t just eat potato chips for a meal. It’s not enough. (13)
M: Why not? I love the taste of them. Besides, I only eat one small bag for lunch. It’s quick and easy.
W: Your body needs more than just artificial flavors and junk food. (13)
M: I eat plenty of vegetables with my dinner. Besides, I have a big breakfast every morning. I’m not really hungry at noon. (14) I don’t have much time in between my university classes this year. It’s not like when I was growing up and you made me food to bring to school. (16)
W: You’re not done growing yet, though. If you want to grow up to be big and strong you should think more about the food you eat.
M: I understand what you’re saying, but I don’t think it will affect me that much.
W: I just want you to live a long life.
M: I know, but I just went to the doctor and she said I was very healthy. (15) I exercise three times a week for that purpose. When I am out of school and have more time and money, I can change my habits for something better.
Text 10 (第20题为总结题)
And now for our daily election update. The presidential candidates will be debating in Denver this weekend, and it is going to be an exciting night. Both candidates from New York City will be arriving in Denver early tomorrow to begin preparing. They will meet with the two other candidates and their support teams a few days before the show. (17) Two of the popular talking points to expect are the price of taxes, bus and road repairs. Denver’s candidate is trying to focus hard on immigration and worldwide communications. (18) Though it will still be over a year until the American public will be allowed to vote, the candidates want to give as much for the nation to decide who they want to run it. The current president cannot run for office again, because it would go against the law. Many people thought he was going to retire before the last election, but he decided to finish what he started. (19) He wants to make sure the policies that he worked so hard on will be put into place.
Many of our current president’s supporters are glad that he has stayed and will be very sad when he is no longer in office.