成都市郫都区2022-2023学年高一上学期期中考试
英语试卷（听力）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。
How much does the woman pay
A. $76. B. $66. C. $60.
Where will the man go on Saturday night
To the woman’s house. B. To his grandparents’ home. C. To a restaurant.
What does the man think of the goalkeeper
Important. B. Weak. C. Skilled.
What course does the man take
Guitar. B. Painting. C. Acting.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
Whether to buy a TV. B. What size TV to buy. C. Where to put the TV.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
Where are the speakers
In a gym. B. In a hotel. C. On a beach.
Which sport will the woman learn
Water skiing. B. Swimming. C. Diving.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What does the woman dislike about the food
Its appearance. B. Its price. C. Its taste.
What can we learn about the woman
She can’t afford the meal.
She hasn’t been to the place before.
She would like to treat the man to a juice.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What does the man mainly tell the woman
Latest tours of New York.
Tips on visiting New York.
Some tourist attractions in New York.
What does the man advise people to do about visiting New York
Make plans in advance.
Do much in a short time.
Visit the most famous places.
What should visitors avoid doing in New York
Buying a bus pass.
Carrying much money.
Asking strangers questions.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
Where is the man
On the road. B. In a bookstore. C. In his office.
How does the woman go to meet the man
By car. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
What time will the woman probably arrive
At about 9:30. B. At about 10:00. C. At about 10:30.
Why does the woman call the man
To apologize for being late.
To tell him about an accident.
To ask him the way to his place.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What language did the speaker learn from the teacher
French. B. German. C. English.
What did the speaker’s coursebook look like
It was very modern.
It had a red back cover.
It was full of pictures.
How does the speaker feel about having classes
Bored. B. Tired. C. Pleased.
What do we know about the speaker
She knew a lot of French.
She had some lessons at home.
She has a talent for learning languages.
第三节 (共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，共 10 分)
根据你所听到的内容判断以下句子是否正确，正确的请选 A， 错误的请选 B。本段独白读两遍。
This is an announcement that we can hear at the airport.
The flight is delayed because of the repairs on the left wing.
The flight will reach Los Angeles at 3:50 pm with some light rain.
Only one meal will be served during the flight.
The passengers will watch a short safety video after the announcement.
第四节 根据听到的内容完成填空。此段内容读两遍。(共 10 小题；每题 3 分，满分 30 分)
Boys and girls, may I have your 26 , please This is a message for students from Senior 1 to Senior 2. It is going to rain tomorrow, so the swimming 27 will not be held at the New Town Swimming Pool as 28 . It will be held at the Johnson Sports Center, which is a little bit far. So we need to take buses to get there. The buses will be 29 school at 10
a.m. to take you to the Center. It’s about a 25-minute 30 . You will be returning to school at 3:15 p.m., in time to catch your 31 buses home. Now here are the traveling 32
for tomorrow. Students in Senior 1 and their teachers should wait together at the front gate at 9:45
a.m. to get on the first three buses. Students in Senior 2 and their teachers should wait together in front of the 33 at 9:45 a.m. to get on the 34 three buses. Remember which bus you are going to take and bring lunch with you. Cold drinks will be 35 at the Sports Center. That’s all. Thank you!成都市郫都区2022-2023学年高一上学期期中考试
英语笔试试卷
注意事项：
本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。
本堂考试 150 分钟（含听力考试），笔试卷满分 150 分。
答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号准确无误地填写在答题卡规定的位置上，并使用 2B 铅笔填涂。
考试结束后，将答题卡交回，答题卡不得折叠。
第 I 卷（选择题 共 70 分）
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Family friendly Walks
Padley Gorge
Next to Grindleford Station, eight miles north of Bakewell, lies Padley Gorge. Trails are kept as natural as possible—it's more a case of finding the gaps in the woods than following a path.
Longshaw Estate
The 1.7 mile walking route around this National Trust estate skirts the upper end of Padley Gorge. Children love the stepping stones, though Longshaw is mostly all about the giant fallen trees, left in place for little hands and feet to delightfully climb over.
Higger Tor
A pile of giant rocks dominates Higger Tor. Walk through the nearby fields, then let the kids climb over hundreds of strangely smooth grey stones. The views out over the Hope Valley are great and impressive, and the rock pools in Burbage Brook are perfect for rowing in.
Stanage Edge
Popular with rock climbers, this stone cliff marks the boundary of the mysterious land of the Dark Peak cliff and the grass covered flat land of White Peak. It's a six miles circular walk from Hathersage. Alternatively, park at the Hollin Bank Car Park and climb half a mile to the top, out of breath.
Chatsworth House
A three mile circle from Calton Lees Car Park takes in a ruined factory, the pretty village of Edensor and views of Chatsworth House. Appreciate the stretch along the River Derwent—deer often hang out there.
Which walks are most suitable for children
A．Higger Tor and Stanage Edge. B．Longshaw Estate and Higger Tor. C．Padley Gorgey and Longshaw Estate. D．Stanage Edge and Chatsworth House.
During which walk are you likely to meet with animals
Padley Gorge. B．Stanage Edge. C．Longshaw Estate. D．Chatsworth House.
Whom is the passage intended for
Friends. B．Farmers. C．Families. D．Climbers.
B
“Time flies. Youth fades. Treasure each moment of your life,” accompanied by guitar and drums, the Band for One, made up of five people, sang the lyrics( 歌 词 ) soulfully during a performance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on November 7, 2020.
Behind the band, there was a picture of a young man named Philip Hancock shown on the screen. And he is the reason why they were all there. Hancock was a 27－year－old Australian who taught English in Chongqing. When he died in 2018 due to a disease, his parents followed his wishes and donated his organs(器官).
The five people introduced themselves on stage. They were the ones who received Philip's organs. “Last November, the Red Cross officials told me Philip's parents mentioned during an earlier memorial service that he loved music and dreamed of having his own band one day,” said Chen Xianjun, a recipient (接受者). Chen was instantly on board to form a band in memory of Philip, and so were the other four recipients.
Since they had no music experience, they had to start from scratch. From learning the guitar, to mastering the maracas and taking on the drums, they took time out of their busy lives to practice over the past year. Peter Hancock, Philip's father, said after watching the band's performance, his biggest wish is for the five to enjoy their lives more.
Organ donation is not only the best way to honor a loved one, but also a remarkable way to save the lives of others. China faces a serious shortage of organs, with about 300，000 people waiting for organ transplant surgeries each year. But the good news is, more and more people have been signing up to be organ donors, showing the spirit of selflessness that Philip and so many others have shown.
Why did the five people form the band
To compete in a singing performance.
To show their respect for Peter Hancock.
To raise money for the local Red Cross.
To express their appreciation to Philip.
How long did it take the recipients to prepare for the performance A．One year. B．Two years.
C．Three years. D．Five years.
What do the underlined words “start from scratch” in paragraph 4 mean
Lose interest in music.
Take part in training courses.
Turn to some musicians for help.
Practice from the very beginning.
What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Citizens are encouraged to donate organs. B．Organ donation is the best way to save lives.
C．The author thinks highly of organ donation.
D．Few people are willing to donate their organs.
C
Killer whales(虎鲸), also known as orcas, are known for their severe attacks(攻击) on sea animals but they have never posed a threat to humans. However, since late July, the normally social animals have been intentionally attacking sailboats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
The strange behavior first surfaced on July 29, 2020, when a 46 foot boat was repeatedly attacked for almost an hour by nine orcas, causing the boat to rotate (旋转) 180 degrees and having its engine switched off. Since then, over 30 more similar incidents have been reported. On September 23, 2020, Spain's government banned boats of less than 50 feet in length from sailing in the 60 mile stretch of the Atlantic coastline between Ferrol and the Estaca de Bares Cape, where the attacks have been occurring.
Researchers across the world are trying to explain the orcas' behavior. Some believe it could be a result of the overfishing of the bluefin tuna—the orcas' primary food source—which has left the area's killer whales starving and unable to feed their babies. “I saw them look at boats carrying fish. I think they know humans are somehow related to food shortages,” says Ken Balcomb, senior scientist at the Center for Whale Research in Washington, USA. The environmentalists believe the sudden increase in boat traffic after months of absence due to restrictions on human activity last spring, could also be contributing to the agitation．
However, Alfredo López, a biology professor in Galicia, Spain, thinks the attacks are defensive measures the orcas took to protect themselves against boat injuries. The researcher came to this conclusion after looking at the videos of a few incidents and noticing that two of the young killer whales involved had serious injuries. Hopefully, the experts will be able to find a way to restore the harmony between the animals and the humans soon.
What do we know about orcas in paragraph 1
They are friendly to humans.
They have changed their behavior.
They are famous for hunting skills.
They have met tough living conditions.
Who hold(s) the idea that fishing activities caused the incidents
Ken Balcomb. B．The environmentalists.
C．Alfredo López. D．Spain's government.
What do the underlined words “the agitation” in paragraph 3 refer to A．The attacks. B．Food shortages.
C．The overfishing. D．Human activity.
What is the main idea of this passage
A．A disagreement between scientists.
Possible reasons why killer whales are attacking boats.
The results of the change of the behaviors of killer whales.
Spanish government’s effort of protecting the fishing boats.
D
For most of my life, I didn't like being seen. I went bright red when it was my turn to speak in a group. I hated the teacher asking me something. I even didn't like my family all looking at me! I often tried to hide away and avoid being seen by others! So, it's not strange that I feared speaking in front of others.
Luckily, I've learned to overcome my problem. Now I love helping others who have the same problem that I once had but want to speak up because they have valuable things to share. I particularly love helping entrepreneurs (企业家) to become more confident. When you help a leader, the impact is so much greater.
Over the years I've discovered that there are three main problems that people have when it comes to speaking in public. The first is a lack of self belief. They doubt themselves and question whether what they have to say is valuable. The second is a fear of being seen as arrogant (傲慢的). The third is a fear of rejection or a fear of not being liked.
All of these problems are related to mindset, specifically, a fear based mindset, which is common. These fears stop people from stepping up as the leader and influencer they were born to be.
If you want to become a more effective influencer, it is so important to work on any fears you have of judgment or rejection. They will be a ball and chain that will hold you back from success. We need to take action despite feeling fear. We can't wait for the fear to go away as it won't go away itself. We have to act while we still feel it. And to overcome fears, we should practice. Confidence is attached to progress, and we only progress if we practice. If you don't feel you're progressing, you'll start to lose your confidence and stay stuck in fear.
What does the author like doing now
A．Giving speeches in front of people. B．Sharing experiences with her followers.
C．Making friends with famous entrepreneurs.
D．Helping others gain confidence in speaking in public.
What can we learn about the problems that prevent people from talking publicly according to the author
They are very difficult to overcome.
They lead to a very uncommon mindset.
They exist mainly because of people's fears.
They are no problem for leaders or influencers.
What does the author suggest people do
Wait for the fear to disappear. B．Avoid failure to become more confident.
C．Refuse judgment or rejection from others.
D．Practice hard to make progress in spite of fears.
What can be the best title for the text A．Finding the Courage Inside You B．Becoming a more Influential Person
C．Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking D．Expressing Your Ideas more Effectively
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 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。
Lacking chances to practise English Thinking in English can bring you a huge step closer to fluency! It is not very difficult. 16. Today, we will share some mental exercises with you.
A good first step is to think in individual words. Look around you. What do you see
17. As you continue with this, it becomes a habit. Things are going to flash into your head—computer, telephone, chair, desk, etc., whatever it is and wherever you are. 18. For example, if you couldn't think of the word “garage”, you can say in your mind, “The place inside which I put my car” or “It's next to my house. I keep things there”.
The next exercise is thinking in simple sentences. For example, when sitting in a park, you can tell yourself things like, “It's such a beautiful day” and “People are playing”. 19. You can also practise describing your daily activities. As beginning level learners, you can describe the day using the simple present verb form, like “I put on my shirt” and “He drives the bus”. You can also mentally make plans in the morning or list things you've done before going to bed. 20. So the skill level is a little higher.
When you are practising it every day, over and over again, little by little, you are thinking in English.
But it takes effort and practice.
It is extremely easy to understand.
This would require other verb tenses.
At some points, you will need a dictionary.
Try to name each object in your surroundings.
Then describe objects you don't know the words for.
Once this becomes easy, you can move on to more difficult sentences.
第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A pizza delivery driver in Rhode Island received something more special than any tip this week. Ryan Catterson was delivering pizza to the 21 of Lindsey Sheely on Saturday night when Sheely's old son ran up to him and give him a big 22 ．
Sheely, who 23 the moment on the doorbell camera, said, “I shared it on the Internet. In
fact, I just did it because we thought it was 24 .” What Sheely didn't know at the time was what that 25 would mean to Catterson.
Catterson's 16 year old daughter, who lived in California with his ex wife, 26 passed away. She had 27 with mental problems. “After losing my daughter this past week, it just 28 me because it was like she was there, and it just meant a 29 to me,” he said.
His ex wife, Danielle, said she was 30 that someone saw his pain and could be there for him. “It's so easy to 31 such people and their internal pain,” she said. “That even goes to our
32 . We didn't know her 33 .”
The video of his hug with the 2 year old made its 34 to Catterson, and he reached out to tell Sheely how much it 35 . “It is really 36 to accept that I'm not going to be able to hug her again,” Catterson said of his daughter.
The hug may have lasted only a few seconds, 37 it's a moment Catterson will 38 always. “That might have been my daughter just looking out for me 39 at the time,” he said. “This incident means something, and makes me 40 , ‘Wow, maybe she's there.’”
21．A. home B．office C．garden D．community
22．A. hug B．tip C．smile D．surprise
23．A. fixed B．caught C．checked D．adjusted
24．A. crazy B．funny C．serious D．common
25．A. comment B．chance C．moment D．signal
26．A. recently B．gradually C．peacefully D．eventually
27．A. connected B．treated C．settled D．struggled
28．A. reminded B．touched C．confused D．matched
29．A. ton B．pizza C．loss D．dollar
30．A. anxious B．concerned C．ashamed D．grateful
31．A. cure B．ignore C．help D．describe
32．A. friend B．family C．mother D．daughter
33．A. joy B．pain C．disease D．strength
34．A. way B．case C．sale D．trip
35．A. cost B．needed C．meant D．charged
36．A. lucky B．interesting C．tough D．necessary
37．A. for B．since C．but D．though
38．A. pick up B．set aside C．take along D．hold onto
39．A. bravely B．blindly C．casually D．eagerly
40．A. regret B．cheer C．think D．attempt
第 II 卷（非选择题 共 80 分）
注意事项：
必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。
第一节 首字母填空 （共 10 小题；每题 1 分，满分 10 分）
Panda is u to Sichuan, China, attracting visitors home and abroad.
Studying knowledge does not end with g from university. It is lifelong learning that keeps us progress.
It’s highly e to have your important guests find your apartment at sixes and sevens.
Languages r cultural traditions, customs, beliefs and human intelligence, so we should prevent any form of language loss.
The little boy’s good b
She eagerly opened the parcel, c at the dinner is rewarded with a cone of ice cream. to see what was in it.
Zheng Xu had a funny story about using English when he was part of a student
e programme in Britain.
Teenagers should find chances to do v work that interests them and contributes to the society.
Most stars are not v to the naked eye. That’s why we can’t see many even on a clear day.
When the father and grandfather were playing chess, the son a the table slowly, trying to have a talk with his dad.
第二节：单句语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
She fell asleep her arms under her cheek.
You should be (shame) of yourself for telling such a lie.
The police refused to comment whether they caught the killer.
He cleaned and (wind) up the old fashioned clock before going to bed.
I’d like to join the music club which I can sing in a band and play the guitar.
Her curiosity turned into a (confuse) look on her face when a stranger waved and shouted at her repeatedly.
A friendly conversation became a heated (argue) when they couldn’t agree with each other.
I thanked my secretary for reminding me (pick) my father up at the airport. I had completely forgotten about his arrival!
The old man had trouble (memorize) the password of the computer, so he took it down in a notebook.
That valuable piece of art the museum looked forward to (arrive) yesterday and everyone was astonished by its beauty.
第三节：用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空（每个短语只能用一次，其中有两个短语是多余的）（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
take up in particular fall off speak of
come across go off wonder at be short for
turn to play a part in fill in be made up of
Patients with heart problems should avoid oily and salty food.
He has been promoted as the CFO of the company, which Chief Financial Officer.
The smoke alarm at least three times up to now, but there’s fire or smoke at all!
It was pure luck for a group of hikers a fallen plane with boxes of gold in it.
Nowadays people are more likely to their phones and the internet for information rather than a dictionary.
With heavy workload most of his time, the engineer had few opportunities to accompany his wife and daughter.
Being honest and friendly to others building a good interpersonal relationship and cultivating social skills.
The assistant a form with the numbers of sales and profits when boss called to ask for a cup of coffee.
green fingers, Mrs Maple is the best gardener in the neighborhood. She grows the best vegetables and flowers.
The Orientation Day, a tour of the campus and a lecture on school history, is helpful for new students to get to know the school.
第四节：语篇填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
Chinese weddings are as much about the happy couples as they are about their families. The weddings are 1. (impress) affairs that focus on blessings of happiness. The date of the wedding ceremony is chosen not 2. chance. Many couples carefully choose a favorable date 3. (bring) success to their marriage. The ceremony can last anywhere from four hours to three days, 4. depends on how many Chinese wedding traditions are observed.
The Chinese wedding invitation is 5. (typical) red with a golden Double Happiness symbol, with dates for the wedding and names of the couple 6. (include) inside.
While Chinese wedding traditions have modernized, the journey to pick up the bride 7. (be) still a lively affair. It can involve 8. use of firecrackers, playing drums, or even a lion dance.
Another vital tradition, the Chinese tea ceremony (Jing Cha), 9. (perform) at Chinese weddings to show the new couple's respect, gratitude, and 10. (appreciate) for their parents' love and effort in raising them. A red tea set with a Double Happiness symbol is used for the tea ceremony.
第五节：翻译（共 7 小题，每小题 5 分，满分 35 分）
这座雕塑如此引人入胜以至于我目不转睛地盯着它看。（so…that）
我正在努力练习滑板突然一个女生撞到了我。（be doing…when）
老师朝他温暖地笑着，他终于平静了下来。（with 复合结构）
通过参加这个交换生项目，你不仅可以练习讲英语，也能够学到英国的文化。（not only… but also）
我既不想做工程师，对法学也不感兴趣。（neither…nor, 倒装）
郑旭交上了准备良久的作业，期待着得到好评。（动词 ing 做伴随状语）
这些艺术品是人类智慧和创造力的结合，这就是它们值得我们保护的原因。（ That’s why…）2022-2023 学年度上期半期考试 高一英语试卷
答案
听力部分
1-5 CABAB 6-10 BCABB 11-15 ABCAC 16-20 ACACC
21-25 BABAA
填空：
26. attention petition 28. planned 29. leaving 30. ride
31. usual 32. arrangements 33. library 34. last 35. available
笔试部分
第 I卷（选择题 共 70 分）
1-5 BDCDA 6-10 DCBAA 11-15 BDCDC 16-20 AEFGC
21-25 AABBC 26-30 ADBAD 31-35 BDBAC 36-40 CCDDC
第 II 卷（非选择题 共 80 分）
第一节：首字母填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
1. unique 2. graduation/graduating 3. embarrassing 4. reflect 5. behavior
6. curious 7. exchange 8. volunteer/voluntary 9. visible 10. approached
第二节：单句语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
1. with 2. ashamed 3. on 4. wound 5. in
6.confused 7. argument 8. to pick 9. memorizing 10. arrived
第三节：用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空（每个短语只能用一次，其中有两个短语是多余
的）（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
1. in particular 2. is short for 3. has gone off
4. to come across 5. turn to 6. taking up
7. plays a part in 8. was filling in 9. Speaking of 10. made up of
第四节：语篇填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
1．impressive 2．by 3．to bring 4．which 5．typically
6．included 7．is 8．the 9．is performed 10．appreciation
第五节 翻译（共 7小题，每小题 5分，满分 35 分）
1. The sculpture was so breathtaking that I couldn’t tear my eyes away from it.
2. I was struggling with skateboarding when a girl bumped into me.
3. With the teacher smiling at him warmly, he eventually calmed down.
4. By taking parting in the exchange programme, not only can you practice speaking English, but
also you will learn some English culture. 或：By …, you can not only practice…
5. Neither do I want to be an engineer nor am I interested in law.
6. Zheng Xu handed in the assignment for which he had spent days preparing, looking forward to
getting a positive comment.
7. These artworks are a combination of human wisdom and creativity. That’s why they deserve
preserving.
Tape Script
(Text 1)
W: Why are you asking 66 dollars for this schoolbag Your advertisement says this kind of
schoolbags sell at a discount of 10%.
M: I’m sorry I made a mistake. 60 dollars, ma’am.
W: Here you are.
(Text 2)
W: Hi, Peter. Are we still getting together on Saturday
M: Let me see … Jack and I are going to my grandparents’ on Saturday afternoon, but let’s have
dinner together that night. Shall we meet at the restaurant
W: No, just come over to my house. I’ll tell Linda.
M: All right.
(Text 3)
W: How’s your football team going, Bill
M: Well, our goalkeeper’s got the flu or something. He always drops the ball. The only thing he
can catch is a cold.
(Text 4)
M: So, which course are you doing this year
W: Well, I really enjoyed learning to paint last year, but this year I’d like to learn acting.
M: Why don’t you do the guitar course with me I’m sure you’ll like it.
(Text 5)
M: Cindy, how about this TV on the second shelf It looks perfect for the kitchen.
W: I don’t know. It looks as large as the one we have in the living room … it might be too big for
the cupboard near the fridge.
M: Maybe you’re right. Let’s get a smaller one. We need more space to cook in the kitchen.
(Text 6)
M: So if you’re interested in water sports, ⑥this hotel has two boards, diving boards, and its
own beach. You can learn to water ski there, and guests can dive too.
W: Good. I’m quite a strong swimmer, but ⑦I have always wanted to try diving, so that would
suit me fine. I tried water skiing once, but I didn’t like it.
M: Well, ⑥I’m sure you’ll enjoy your stay here then.
W: Good. Thanks for your information.
(Text 7)
M: Well, what did you think of that, then
W: Great! I’ve never tasted anything like it! ⑨I wish I’d tried this place sooner. I mean, I’ve
been walking past it for years.
M: Why didn’t you
W: Well, to be honest, I never thought I’d be able to afford it, but it’s actually quite reasonable.
⑧But I think if food looks good on the plate you’ll expect it to taste good. Yours looked
OK, but I think they could have made more of an effort with mine. Anyway I want a juice.
Waiter …
(Text 8)
W: 10So what should people do to make their visit to New York safe and pleasant
M: Don’t try to do too much in a short time. That’s very important. 11You should start planning
before you get here. You ought to decide beforehand which places you most want to visit.
W: Are there any good tours available
M: Yes. There are many. Some companies offer bus tours that stop at all the tourist attractions.
You can buy a bus pass. And you should visit our website to find out about the latest tours.
W: I see. And is New York a safe city for visitors
M: It’s safer than many cities in the world. But you should still be careful. For example, don’t go
out on your own at night. 12And never carry much money on you. Oh, and don’t be afraid to
ask strangers questions. New Yorkers are actually friendly. They are happy to give directions.
(Text 9)
W: Hello, Mr. Brown This is Mrs. Green speaking.
M: Oh, Mrs. Green, good morning. Is anything the matter 13Why haven’t you arrived yet
W: I’m really sorry, Mr. Brown. 13 14 I’m driving to your office now, 15but it will be
impossible to get there by ten o’clock.
M: Why
W: There has been an accident between a bus and a taxi on the road. The police are dealing with
it, but it’s causing a big traffic jam. 16 I’m just ringing you to apologize.
M: Too bad. Where are you now
W: I’m near the Amazon Bookstore.
M: When do you think you can arrive
W: It may take an hour, so I can be there at about 10:30. 16 I’m really sorry.
M: That’s all right, Mrs. Green. Take it easy.
W: Thank you, Mr. Brown. Bye.
M: See you later!
(Text 10)
W: I’m Lee Minwoo from South Korea. 17When I was little I was very interested in English. I
learned English at school. There was a good teacher who was not a native English speaker. He
taught French and German, but he really spoke English quite well. It was funny because I was the
only student in his class — it was really a private lesson. I had an excellent coursebook. I still keep
a copy of it. The front cover was red with a lovely picture, and 18 it was very modern. Learning
English was quite easy for me because the teacher was so good and he helped a lot. Also, 20 I’m
quite good at learning languages. 19 It was really enjoyable to have classes. I loved the sound
of the words. I felt really proud when my spelling improved day by day and I could read a short
story. In middle school, English was still my favorite subject. I even stayed in America for one year
as an exchange student. I learned a lot there, not only English but different cultures.
第三节
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to Los Angeles this morning. Unfortunately, we are facing a twenty-minute delay because of repairs
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