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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Christmas Trees with Guinness World Records
The Largest Floating Christmas Tree
The largest floating Christmas tree is in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Brazil. The tree was awarded a certificate as the world’s largest floating Christmas tree in 2007 by the world Guinness book of records. The tree has been an important world attraction feature since 1996 when it was first built. The tree stands at 53m with a weight of 350 tons. The tree is li every year with about 2.5 million bulbs（灯泡）and fireworks making it the third biggest tourist event in Brazil. The metallic tree rests on 11 floats that form a base to support the tree.
The Oldest Christmas Tree
The oldest Christmas tree is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK. The tree is a 12-inch plant housed in a pot. The tree was purchased from Woolworths in 1886 and is in the possession of Janet Parker, a great grandniece of the first owner. The tree has held the world Guinness records for the oldest Christmas tree in the world. Parker decorates the tree with angels and the Virgin Mary.
Christmas Tree with Most Lights
The Christmas tree at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was awarded by the Guinness world book of records as the Christmas tree with the most lights in 2006. The tree had 150，000 light bulbs which were lit simultaneously（同时地）in five minutes. The lighting of the tree was aimed at earning money for a charity organization for children who have no parents.
Tallest Christmas Tree
The world’s tallest Christmas tree was built in the Northgate shopping center of Seattle, Washington in 1950. The tree received the world Guinness award for the tallest cut Christmas tree that year. It has a height of 221 feet. The tree has more than 3,600 lights.
21. When was the oldest Christmas tree bought
A. In 1996. B. In 1886. C. In 2006. D. In 1950.
22. Where was the Christmas tree with the most lights placed in 2006
A. In a pot.
B. At Cologne Cathedral.
C. In the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
D. In the Northgate shopping center of Seattle.
23. Where is the tallest Christmas tree
A. In Brazil. B. In the UK. C. In Germany. D. In the USA.
B
On 4 May, Headley Court, a former military（军事）site in Surrey, England, was transformed into the Seacole Center-a temporary hospital for people recovering from COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. It is named after the nurse Mary Seacole in recognition of her contribution to medicine.
Seacole was born in Jamaica（牙买加）in 1805. Her mother ran a hotel where people could receive medical care and Seacole learnt a lot about nursing from her. An eager traveler, Seacole learnt more about new medicines and treatments as she journeyed across the world.
During the Crimean War（1853-1856）, Seacole wanted to join a group of nurses, led by Florence Nightingale, who were going to Crimea to treat British soldiers. The Crimean War was an international conflict fought between Britain, France and Turkey on one side, and Russia on the other. However, Seacole’s request to join was rejected. She believed this was possibly because of racism（种族主义）which is when people are treated badly or unfairly because of their race.
Instead, Seacole went to Crimea by herself and set up the British Hotel, which was a place where soldiers could go to receive treatment. Among these soldiers she became known as “Mother Seacole” because of how well she looked after them.
After the war, Seacole fell ill and didn’t have much money. To assist her, people put on a festival in her honor in 1857. Seacole also published a book about her life, called Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, before she died in 1881 in London. Over the years, people have campaigned for Seacole’s story to be more widely told.
Although the Seacole Center is only a temporary hospital, it is hoped that this might lead to more awareness of her achievements.
24. How did Seacole get a deep knowledge of new medicines
A. By learning from her mother. B. By traveling across the world.
C. By attending to different soldiers. D. By studying from medical books.
25. Why was Seacole refused to join the nurses during the Crimean War
A. She was a black woman. B. She lacked medical skills.
C. She was too old and fell ill. D. She showed no mercy to soldiers.
26. How did people help Seacole after the war
A. They created a festival to honor her.
B. They published a book to remember her.
C. They campaigned to raise money for her.
D. They set up a hotel named “Mother Seacole”.
27. What’s the text mainly talking about
A. A hospital named in Seacole’s honor. B. A woman who made history.
C. Seacole nursing soldiers well. D. The contributions of Seacole.
C
The loss of natural land isn’t just a problem for the Amazon or the rainforests of Southeast Asia. The United States is losing its forests, grasslands, wetlands, and deserts at a truly startling pace.
Between 2001 and 2017, some 97,124 square kilometers of natural land-around the size of Indiana-were destroyed in the US to make way for roads, industry, farms, and other signs of human civilization. That’s equal to a football field-sized piece of land being lost every 30 seconds. Some of the most serious losses have been experienced in the South and Midwest, where human development took over 47 percent and 59 percent of all land area, respectively, in the 16 years studied.
These findings come from a report published by The Center for American Progress Using available satellite data and open-source databases, they calculated the rate of loss of natural lands and its relationship to oil and gas extraction（开采）, road construction, urban development, agriculture, and other human-related activities. If national trends continue, a South Dakota-sized expanse of forests, wetlands, and wild places in the continental United States will disappear by 2050.
Now only 12 percent of the country’s land area has been conserved as national parks, wilderness areas, national monuments, or other protected areas, while 26 percent of ocean area is safeguarded from oil and gas extraction. According to this report, it’s now time to extend this level of protection even further. Keeping in line with present scientific recommendations, they conclude that the US should aim to protect at least 30 percent of lands and oceans in a natural state by 2030.
However, it isn’t all about desperation. The authors conclude on a remarkably optimistic note（well, relatively optimistic for an environmental report, at least）. “The United States is entering new times when it will rely more than ever on the integrity（完整）and stability of the natural world to provide economic boom, safeguard the health of communities, and weather（平安渡过）the effects of a changing climate,” they write.
28. What does the underlined word “startling” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Slow. B. Steady. C. Fixed. D. Astonishing.
29. What is the new report based on
A. The authors’ own experience.
B. The history of human civilization.
C. Satellite data and open-source databases.
D. Comparison of America’s past and present natural land.
30. Which of the following should be US’s goal by 2030
A. To protect all America’s forests and wetlands.
B. To protect at least 30% of America’s lands and oceans.
C. To protect 12 percent of America’s land area.
D. To protect 26 percent of America’s ocean area.
31. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To appeal to people to protect forest and natural land.
B. To present the problems faced by the Amazon.
C. To state the necessity of building national parks.
D. To criticize some practices of the US government.
D
Keeping food fresh without refrigeration is near impossible in the hot climate of sub-Saharan Africa. But it’s hard to power fridges in a region where almost 600 million people live off the grid（电网）.
That’s where Brazil’s Youmma comes in. The company has developed a pay-as-you-go（预付费的）solar-powered fridge that is being bought by small business owners. The fridges help to reduce food waste, store medicine safely, and allow shops to keep products fresh for longer, says André Morriesen, research and development manager at Nidec Global Appliance, which owns Youmma.
The cooling system of the small 100-liter fridge has been designed for off-grid use, and it consumes a quarter of the energy of a regular fridge, according to Nidec. That means it can be powered by a smaller solar panel and a smaller battery, reducing costs. The battery can keep the fridge running for a day and a half without sunlight.
Customers pay for the fridge in daily installments（分期付款）via cell phones, through M-Kopa, a Kenyan solar energy company. New M-Kopa customers pay a $100 deposit. Daily payments range from $1 to $1.50 for a package that includes solar lighting and covers the installation（安装）of a rooftop solar panel. M-Kopa says it costs more than a conventional fridge but the package includes lighting as well as continued access to free off-the-grid energy.
Pay-as-you-go “is useful for rural households or businesses with an uneven cash flow such as income based on harvesting seasons”, says Teresa Le, a climate change and energy specialist for the UN Development Program.
However, even when paired with pay-as-you-go systems like M-Kopa’s, solar fridges are still costly for the average person and that’s why they mostly appeal to small businesses, says Le. Of about 2,000 fridges sold since Youmma launched it in 2019, around 80% were to small businesses.
Kioko Mwange runs a small shop in the village of Kithungo, eastern Kenya. Since signing up for the Youmma fridge he has increased his sales. “It helps me preserve milk for up to 10 days,” says Mwange. “I have seen an increase in customers.” Morriesen believes the fridge can be a “life-changing product” for rural families and “bring freedom to women” who often spend hours each day walking to food markets.
32. What can we know about the solar fridge
A. It is meant for off-grid use. B. It can’t work without sunlight.
C. It is popular with average person. D. It costs less than a traditional fridge
33. Who are more likely to buy the solar fridge in Africa
A. Big companies. B. Energy specialists.
C. Small business owners. D. Rich women in big cities.
34. What’s Kioko Mwange’s attitude to the solar fridge
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable. C. Negative. D. Disappointed.
35. What’s the best title of the text
A. Technological Progress in Africa B. Most People Live Off the Grid in Africa
C. How to Keep Food Fresh in Hot Weather D. The Solar Fridge Improves People’s Lives
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Feeling tired and stressed You are not alone. 36 The good news is that you have the power to influence your mood（情绪）. Develop some of these habits to improve your mood in 10 minutes or less.
●Start your day with a short morning workout.
Modest amounts of exercise first thing in the morning can set you up for a good day. You can do some jumping jacks, run for a few minutes, go for a bike ride or take your dog for a walk around the block. 37
●Remove clutter（杂乱）to reduce stress.
Clutter can easily cause stress-and stress contributes to poor sleep, which can also affect your overall productivity and general health. 38 Reducing the “clutter” in our lives-physical, digital or psychological-allows us to deal with stressors head-on.
●Write down three things that went well today.
What went well This simple question can help you focus on all the good things that happen in your life every day. At the end of your day, look back and find three things that went well. Reflect on them, and even replay them in your mind, revisiting those good feelings. This exercise focuses your attention on the positive experiences in your day and away from the negative. 39 You can practice this habit every night, right before you go to bed.
● 40
Starting a new project you care about can be the healthy distraction（消遣）you need to improve your mood, reduce stress and increase your sense of accomplishment. You can use your mornings just before your normal work routine or an hour of your evening to accomplish some pretty amazing things.
A. Work on a passion project .
B. Accomplish amazing things early.
C. The causes of cluttering are varied.
D. It can help you think more positively.
E. It’s normal to feel uninspired or unmotivated every now and then.
F. Besides, research also shows that clutter can be bad for your mental health.
G. Even short exercise sessions of just 10 minutes can do wonders for your mood.
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。
My mother suffered from a serious cancer one year ago. She’s always been my 41 . She taught me how to be a mom, and she’s been the best grandmother to my 4-year-old laughter Ishaanvi. When I heard the news for the first time, I felt 42 -my mother physically and mentally 43 . It’s the first time I have seen any sign of 44 from an otherwise strong woman.
But the stars were watching us，and my daughter 45 us. Not only was she my own source of 46 , but she made her grandmother bloom through the darkest of days. She would even go far enough to try to feed her and give endless hugs.
But when mom started to 47 her hair heavily, the cancer became more real for me Whenever the doorbell rang, she would run to go get her wig（假发）. However, Ishaanvi kept on trying to 48 us that having no hair could be a trendy choice. To 49 it to us, she made the decision to shave off her hair 50 her own！
Ishaanvi and my mom are partners in “hairless crime”. Every day they discuss the 51 of a new hair, and what color it is. Neither one is ever 52 by onlookers.
My daughter made me 53 all the stigmas（耻辱）-Why are the courageous ones, those who are fighting for their lives, so embarrassed by the loss of their hair Stand 54 and show it off. It’s a battle scar and a symbol of honor that was 55 ！
41. A. supporter B. leader C. assistant D. manager
42. A. homeless B. Disappointed C. relived D. helpless
43. A. held out B. took off C. broke down D. gave up
44. A. honor B. weakness C. stress D. respect
45. A. rescued B. praised C. missed D. observed
46. A. income B. energy C. inspiration D. light
47. A. wash B. comb C. lose D. cut
48. A. recommend B. inform C. order D. convince
49. A. attract B. call C. prove D. put
50. A. of B. on C. in D. for
51. A. magic B. growth C. status D. role
52. A. puzzled B. interrupted C. affected D. attracted
53. A. question B. remove C. carry D. realize
54. A. awkwardly B. still C. happily D. proud
55. A. presented B. earned C. received D. awarded
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。
After five years of construction, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Southwest China’s Sichuan province was put into operation on Sunday morning, making Chengdu the 56 （three）city in China with two international hub（枢纽）airports，after Shanghai and Beijing.
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is the 57 （large）civil transport airport planned and constructed during the 13th Five-Year Plan period（2016-2020）.
Its first-phase project witnessed 58 construction of three runways and two terminals with a total area of 710,000 square meters, which can meet the annual throughput of 60 million people.
According to Wu Ding, a leading official 59 charge of the airport’s construction, in the past five years over 30 new technologies 60 （apply）to make it reach 61 （advance）world level.
With a total 62 （long）of 4,000 meters and a width of 75 meters, one of its runways is the highest level 4F runway in the international aviation industry, 63 large civil aircraft like an Airbus A380 can take off and land.
The first plane, which took off from the airport at 11：25 am, was from Sichuan Airlines. With 262 passengers, the plane for Beijing Capital International Airport had many cartoon 64 （panda）on its fuselage（机身）, 65 （remind）people of the animal’s habitat.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，最近在准备英语课的演讲，主题为英国小说。请给你的英国朋友Mike写一封信，让他推荐一些阅读英国小说的网站，内容包括：
1.演讲主题；
2.对网站的要求；
3.期待回复。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid, my father, was a car lover. He was a member of the Toronto Modified Car Club in the 1950s and early 1960s. In 1979, we moved from Toronto to Los Angeles. We had to sell pretty much everything, our cars, our furniture. We flew out to L.A., and the next day, my dad walked to a used car lot and bought a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. He painted the wheels the same color as the car’s body. That was our family car and our only car, all through the 1980s.
In the 1990s, my dad got a company car. The Oldsmobile sat in the garage and started to get ignored. I became a car guy and got a 1969 Mustang when I was 21. I tore it apart, rebuilt the engine.
There were a bunch of other cars I worked on, all Ford and Shelby stuff, and I built a number of car-themed guitars, with Shelby colors and configurations（配置）. But I always loved the Oldsmobile. I would wash it every now and then, and start it up.
Around 2012, my father threw out the idea of getting rid of the Oldsmobile because he did not like to see it decaying（衰败）. I said, “No way. Why don’t you let me play around with it ” I drove the car home and dove in.
I had worked on so many cars, but never any General Motors products. Mustangs were easy to tear down; you could do it in a couple days. But this Oldsmobile had so many small pieces. It took a long time to take apart. I sent some parts of the car to a guy in New Jersey to be rebuilt. I got the seats changed and I had a paint guy do the paint. But the rest of it I did myself. Along the way, my father would ask how it was going. I would downplay it, “It’s going really slow.”
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 finally got it all together, and it happened to be Father’s Day.When we got to the restaurant, I had my friend hiding in the bushes with cameras.
2021～2022学年深州市中学高三年级期末考试·英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
1～5 ACBBC 6～10 CACAB 11～15 BCACA 16～20 ACBAC
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文。文章向我们介绍了获得吉尼斯世界纪录的四种标志性的圣诞树。
21.B 细节理解题。根据第二段“The tree was purchased from Woolworths in 1886”可知答案。
22.B 细节理解题。根据第三段“The Christmas tree at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was awarded by the Guinness world book of records as the Christmas tree with the most lights in 2006.”可知答案。
23.D 细节理解题。根据第四段“The world’s tallest Christmas tree was built in the Northgate shopping center of Seattle, Washington in 1950.”可知答案。
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位伟大的护士Mary Seacole做出的贡献。
24.B 细节理解题。根据第二段“An eager traveler, Seacole learnt more about new medicines and treatments as she journeyed across the world.”可知答案。
25.A 细节理解题。根据第三段“However, Seacole’s request to join was rejected. She believed this was possibly because of racism”可知答案。
26.A 细节理解题。根据第五段“To assist her, people put on a festival in her honor in 1857.”可知答案。
27.D 主旨大意题。结合全文来看，文章由Seacole命名的医院引出话题，介绍了伟大的护士Mary Seacole的故事。答案为D。
【文章大意】本文是一篇科学报道。自然土地的丧失不单纯是亚马孙或东南亚雨林的问题，美国也正在以惊人的速度失去森林、草原、湿地和沙漠。
28.D 词义猜测题。根据第二段“That’s equal to a football field-sized piece of land being lost every 30 seconds.”可知森林、草地等消失的速度是惊人的，故推测这个词的含义是：astonishing。
29.C 细节理解题。根据第三段“These findings come from a report published by The Center for American Progress. Using available satellite data and open-source databases”可知答案。
30.B 细节理解题。根据第四段“the US should aim to protect at least 30 percent of lands and oceans in a natural state by 2030”可知答案。
31.A 推理判断题。作者写这篇文章是为了呼吁人们保护森林和土地。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。冰箱能让食物保鲜，在夏天特别有用。但是在非洲，很多地方不通电，也就用不了冰箱。在这种情况下，太阳能冰箱就可以大显身手了。
32.A 细节理解题。根据第三段“The cooling system of the small 100-liter fridge has been designed for off-grid use”可知答案。
33.C 细节理解题。根据第六段“they mostly appeal to small businesses”可知答案。
34.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Since signing up for the Youmma fridge he has increased his sales.”可知Kioko Mwange对于太阳能冰箱的态度是支持的、赞成的。
35.D 标题归纳题。根据最后一段的内容可知太阳能冰箱给非洲人民带来了好处，改善了他们的生活。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了四个能让你快速拥有好心情的习惯。
36.E 文章前一句说：You are not alone.这说明很多人都有这种感受。E项：时不时地感到没有灵感或者没有动力是很正常的。故E项符合语境。
37.G 本段的标题是“Start your day with a short morning workout.”，根据关键词exercise和呼应对照的原则可知，此空选G。
38.F 本段的标题是“Remove clutter to reduce stress.”。根据关键词clutter和呼应对照的原则可知，此空选F。此空不选C，因为根据承上启下的原则，本段没有提到原因。
39.D 根据此空前一句话“This exercise focuses your attention on the positive experiences in your day and away from the negative.（这个练习让你的注意力集中在你一天中积极的经历上，而不是消极的。）”的提示可知，此空选D。
40.A 此空选标题，根据本段第一句话“Starting a new project you care about”的提示可知答案。
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者的母亲罹患癌症，作者的4岁女儿剪掉头发支持姥姥抗癌。
41.A 她一直是“我”的支持者。根据后一句话“她教会我如何做一个母亲，她是我4岁女儿伊沙恩维最好的外祖母”的提示可知答案。
42.D 当“我”第一次听到这个消息时，“我”感到无助——“我”母亲身心崩溃。癌症很难治疗，而且母亲身心崩溃，作为女儿很无助。
43.C 解析同上。得了癌症，身体上要承受巨大的痛苦，心理上也要承受很大的压力，所以说身心崩溃。
44.B 这是“我”第一次看到一个坚强的女人有软弱的迹象。根据后面的strong的提示可知答案。
45.A 但是星星在看着我们，“我”女儿救了我们。根据下文“she made her grandmother bloom through the darkest of days”的提示可知答案。
46.D 她不仅是“我”自己的光源，还让她的祖母在最黑暗的日子里绽放。根据上文“the stars”和下文“the darkest of days”的提示可知答案。
47.C 但当妈妈开始严重脱发时，癌症对“我”来说变得更加真实。癌症治疗需要放疗和化疗，掉头发很严重。根据下文假发的提示可知答案。
48.D 然而，伊沙恩维一直试图说服我们，没有头发可能是一个时髦的选择。convince sb. that意为“使某人相信”。
49.C 为了向我们证明这一点，她决定自己剃掉头发！
50.B 解析同上。on one’s own意为“独自一个人”。
51.B 每天他们都在讨论新头发的生长，以及它是什么颜色。头发剃光之后会长出新的头发，故此空选B。
52.C 两人都没有受到旁观者的影响。
53.A “我”女儿让“我”质疑所有的耻辱——为什么那些勇敢的人，那些为自己的生命而战的人，会因为失去头发而感到如此尴尬？
54.D 骄傲地站起来炫耀。这是一道战斗的伤疤，是赢得荣誉的象征！没有头发不可耻，（为生命抗争而不得不剃光头）这是一件值得骄傲的事情。
55.B 解析同上。荣誉是赢来的。
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章向我们介绍了四川天府国际机场的一些情况。
56. third 考查序数词。中国的第三个城市。定冠词the+序数词。
57. largest 考查形容词最高级。最大的民用运输机场。定冠词the+形容词最高级。
58. the 考查冠词。一期工程见证了三条跑道和两个航站楼的建设。the construction of在此处特指三条跑道和两个航站楼的建设，故填定冠词the。
59.in 考查介词。in charge of意为“负责”。
60. have been applied 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据“in the past five years”可知此空填现在完成时，又因为主语是over 30 new technologies，表复数意义，且主语和谓语之间是被动关系，故此空填have been applied。
61. advanced 考查词性转换。先进的世界水平。用形容词修饰名词。
62. length 考查词性转换。a total length of意为“总长度”。
63. where 考查定语从句。先行词是international aviation industry，在定语从句中作状语，故此空填where。
64. pandas 考查名词复数。many+名词复数。
65. reminding 考查非谓语动词。现在分词作状语。
第一节
One possible version：
Dear Mike,
How is everything going I’ve been occupied with the preparation for a speech in my English class, whose theme is about British novels and I badly need your help to recommend a website to me.
The website should focus on British novels, which exposes readers to classic British novels with their authors and creation background included. Also texts about some famous chapters with relevant pictures and videos are preferred. Of course, what’s on the website is expected to be easily accessible and downloaded.
Thanks in advance and I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version：
I finally got it all together，and it happened to be Father’s Day. I took the car to a very popular restaurant in L.A. I parked it, then went to pick up my parents in another car to take them out for a Father’s Day dinner. I told them I had to stop at the restaurant to see somebody and that they could walk around and see the cars.
When we got to the restaurant, I had my friend hiding in the bushes with cameras. When my mom saw the car, she just lost in it. When my father saw it, he could not say a word. He just walked around it, touching it. My parents were surprised to see their 1970 Oldsmobile as good as new. My friend captured their amazed expressions on their face using the camera. For me, I had seen the process over two and a half years. However my father had not seen the car in all that time. It was a great moment. I said to my father, “This will last you another 40-plus years.”
听力部分录音材料
（Text 1）
W：Excuse me, I like that 50-dollar suitcase, but 35 dollars is all I can afford.
M：50 dollars was the original price, but now it’s been reduced to 25 dollars.
（Text 2）
M：Who filed these documents They’re in the wrong place.
W：It must have been Dale. He has made the same mistake three times this week.
（Text 3）
W：The speech just now was really exciting, wasn’t it
M：Exciting I don’t think so. I had thought it would be meaningful, but now I wish I hadn’t come.
（Text 4）
W：Oh, the bread here is sold out. Is there another supermarket nearby
M：Yes, but in fact, there’s a bakery, just opposite the bank. It’s Sisi’s.
（Text 5）
W：Can you tell me when the next Spanish course starts
M：It begins on September 10-you’d better join that one, otherwise you’d have to wait until January or April.
W：I think I’d like to take the next course. I’m going to Canada next year.
（Text 6）
M：Good morning. We’re doing a survey on shopping choices. Would you mind answering a few quick questions
W：No, go ahead。
M：Can you tell me whether you wash your hair six times a week, five times a week or less
W：Usually, every day.
M：Do you always buy the same brand of shampoo
W：Um, I tend to buy a different one each time.
M：So are you influenced by the shape of the bottle or the publicity
W：I think I usually focus on value for money-I don’t take much notice of the advertising or what the bottle looks like.
M：Thank you very much.
（Text 7）
W：Hey, James. Are you going to the World of Dance from June 24 to 28
M：Yes. You know, it’s the world’s hottest dance competition. We can see great dance battles from the best lancers around the world.
W：So why do you love street dance so much
M：I like the music and I can use steps from ballet or Latin dance.
W：So the dance moves depend on you.
M：Yes. It allows me to show my personal dance style.
W：Sounds great! Our magazine is planning to publish some articles about different kinds of street dance, such as breaking and locking.
M：I think you can go with me to the competition and interview some dancers.
W：It’s a great idea. Let’s go.
（Text 8）
M：Angela, what made you decide to fly around the world in a helicopter
W：I’m 57 now! I’m sorry I didn’t do this wonderful thing many years ago. Actually, the main purpose in doing this was to collect $500, 000 for sick children by getting different companies to pay us money for each kilometer that we flew.
M：And what about preparing for the trip
W：Well, it took five months to plan. I made the trip three years ago with my teacher who taught me to fly.
M：And what was the trip like
W：It was really exciting flying over so many different countries. But we weren’t able to spend much time sightseeing because we only stopped to get water and camp. We had to spend two days in Thailand because of an engine problem, and that was the longest time we spent in a certain place. But the trip was worth our time and effort.
（Text 9）
M：Sarah, you said you wanted some information about jobs.
W：Yes, I need some help to decide on my major in the university.
M：OK, now first what subject do you like best
W：Well, I am good at science, but I’m interested in maths and art most.
M：That’s quite unusual for a girl. And what do you do in your free time
W：I go to the cinema a lot-I love films. And sometimes I make videos for our school television station.
M：Oh, really
W：Yes, I take a course to learn how to edit videos digitally. I work and play on the computer as much as I can.
M：Well, maybe you can try to be a graphic designer.
W：What’s that
M：Well, it’s someone who creates pictures on a computer for... well, anything. For example, advertisements, Internet sites, computer games, films...
W：That sounds great. What should I do next
M：First, I suggest you go to the school library and find out which universities have computer graphics.
W：Great. I’ll do that now. Thanks, David.
（Text 10）
Are you interested in finding more about the stars and planets in the night sky Then come and join the Tracker Star-Watching Center. We hold popular star-watching sessions almost every night of the year from 6:00 to 10:00.
The Center runs entirely on the money given by the public. So although there’s no actual charge for your tickets, we’re always grateful when you choose to give us some money.
During our evening sessions, you’ll first see a documentary that tells you all about the history of the Center and all the star-watching programs that we run there. Then you’ll move outside where several special telescopes are set up for you to see the stars. Our expert staff will manage all the equipment and in the evening, they will help you to see the most interesting objects.
We’re halfway up Mintal Mountain, and the view of the night sky is clear and bright. But you should note that we often experience freezing night-time temperatures, so you need to make some preparations in advance.
