彭山一中 2022—2023 学年度下期高 2024 届四月月考
英语试卷
满分 150 分 考试时间： 120 分钟
第 I 卷
第一部分 听力(共两节， 满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 5 小题； 每小题 1 .5 分， 满分 7 .5 分)
听下面 5 段对话 。每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后， 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题 。每段对话仅读一 遍 。
1. What does the woman need to buy
A. Trousers. B. Shorts. C. Shirts.
2. What did the man do in today’s class
A.He sang a song. B.He played an instrument. C.He wrote down some names.
3. What happened to the woman
A. She has been ill. B.She missed a party. C.She didn’t sleep well last night.
4. How does the man sound now
A. Unhappy. B. Helpful. C. Sorry.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The best way of traveling.
B. The polite behavior in public.
C. The structure of a subway station.
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. Where are the speakers
A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In the woman’s house.
7. Why does the man come to the woman
A. To invite her to a meeting.
B. To show his concern for her.
C. To share his business ideas.
听第 7 段材料， 回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What did the man’s teacher ask him to do
A. Make a presentation.
B. Sign up for a science course.
C. Introduce a technology to his mother.
9. When did the man start studying the technology
A. Last year. B. A week ago. C. Yesterday.
10. What is the technology used for
A. Looking for ancient things.
B. Carrying a rocket.
C. Observing outer space.
听第 8 段材料， 回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Cook and customer.
12. Which meal is the man cooking now
A. Breakfast. B. Lunch. C. Dinner.
13. What will the woman do next
A. Cut meat. B. Cook eggs. C. Make pancakes.
听第 9 段材料， 回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. At what age did the man begin showing interest in theater
A. 8 B. 10. C. 18.
15. What does the woman do
A. She’s a director. B. She’s a singer. C. She’s a teacher.
16. What does the man hope to do in the future
A. Create a small theater. B. Study Italian operas. C. Help young actors.
17. What does the woman say about acting
A. It is valuable. B. It is just enjoyment. C. It is difficult to learn.
听第 10 段材料， 回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Which place is the speaker talking about
A. A city in northwest Europe.
B. The capital city of Turkey.
C. Her home city.
19. What is the city most famous for according to the speaker
A. Towers. B. Temples. C. Markets.
20. How is the speaker sharing the information
A. By posting a video.
B. By writing an e-mail.
C. By publishing an article.
第二部分 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。
A
Searching for the perfect gift can be difficult, especially age-appropriate material for teenagers. Look no further! We have a list of the best teen magazines. Give the gift of reading to your teens today!
Muse For teens up to age 14, Museteaches, challenges, and excites readers of both genders. Sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute, this magazine features award-winning authors and focuses on science, history, and the arts. Whether your teen is interested in genetics, video games, outer space, beekeeping, robots, or mythology, this magazine has it all!
Sports Illustrated Kids Perfect for sports fans aged 8 to 14, SI Kids supplies readers with interesting sports news they won’t want to miss. Articles on favorite athletes feature incredible photography and illustrations. Girls and boys alike will enjoy the advice from athletes, coaches, and experts in the field: they’ll find tips on nutrition, performance, and more.
Girls’ Life Magazine Designed for 10 to 15-year-olds, Girls’ Life provides inspiration and entertainment for every reader. She’ll find tips for dealing with stress, navigating high school, achieving academic success, and beauty and fashion advice. This print magazine delivers fun — quizzes, crossword puzzles, and more — helping guide young women through their teen years while still allowing them to be young.
National Geographic Kids While designed for kids aged six and up, this magazine features a lot of important, fun information about the world around us. Discover great stories about wildlife, current events, pop culture, science, technology, other kids’ adventures, and more! They’ll feel like they’re exploring the places themselves, with amazing photography, lively stories, and exciting facts.
21. Which of the following can you learn from Girls’ Life Magazine
A. News about award-winning authors.
B. Information about interesting events.
C. Suggestions from coaches about nutrition.
D. Advice on improving academic performances.
22. Who is the passage mainly written for
A. Parents. B. Teachers. C. Kids. D. Teenage girls.
23. Which magazine targets the youngest readers
A. Girls’ Life. B. Muse.
C. Sports Illustrated Kids. D. National Geographic Kids.
B
Live with roommates Have friends and family around you Chances are that if you’re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries (洗漱用品), I was able to start personalising my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: lead by action.
24. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph
A. Share an apartment with you.
B. Join you in what you’re doing.
C. Transform your way of living.
D. Help you to make the decision.
25. What was the attitude of the author’s father toward buying groceries with jars
A. He disagreed with it.
B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it.
D. He didn’t care about it.
26. What can we infer about the author
A. She is quite good at cooking.
B. She respects others’ privacy.
C. She enjoys being a housewife.
D. She is a determined person.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. How to get on well with other family members.
B. How to have one’s own personal space at home.
C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D. How to control the budget when buying groceries.
C
As the population of the planet increases, so does the number of homes, businesses, parking lots, schools, airports and roadways. All these structures use electricity and need to be lighted. Humans demand these lights. They want their homes more comfortable and they want their streets safe. The problem is that researchers are finding that all the light is having a negative effect on humans and wildlife as well.
Less than 10 years ago I drove to a thinly populated section of my town, lay down in the middle of the road and watched an attractive meteor shower (流星雨). The area was short of homes, street lights and traffic. If I did that today, I wouldn't be able to see the meteor shower as well. Due to the increase in street lights, I would surely be run over by a car.
Nowadays scientists are finding light pollution can be almost as bad as carbon dioxide pollution. If you've ever taken a flight at night, the view is beautiful, but you must remember that all the light you see wastes electricity. The crew of the space shuttles see an even bigger picture of how extensive the wasted electricity is worldwide.
One of the saddest parts of light pollution is that most of it is unnecessary and most of the outdoor light that we use is wasted. One only needs to look at a row of street lights to see how much of the light shines upwards and lights the sky; a total waste of electricity.
Additionally, somewhere electricity needs to be produced, and the production of electricity creates pollution by releasing greenhouse gases. This affects the air we breathe and our quality of life.
Scientists are also studying the effects of light pollution on wildlife. Thousands of birds die each year when they crash into highly lighted buildings, as they become puzzled by the light. It has been long known that tiny baby sea turtles become lost and follow lights on the shore instead of heading towards the sea.
Fortunately, light pollution is one of the easiest sources of pollution that can be corrected without a negative effect. Following some guidelines and a little searching on Google can give you many ideas on how to reduce your contribution to light pollution.
28. It is implied in Paragraph 3 that the best way to deal with light pollution is _____.
A. reducing the output of the lights
B. avoiding the use of unnecessary lighting
C.educating people about light pollution
D.inventing environmentally- friendly lights
29. Which of the following is the effect of light pollution
A. Many animals species have died out.
B. More traffic accidents happen every day.
C. The air we breathe may be polluted.
D. It is much easier for us to watch meteor showers.
30. What can be inferred from the text
A. We are almost at a loss how to deal with light pollution.
B. Global warming results in light pollution in some way.
C. Astronauts can’t see clearly in space nowadays.
D. Some animals use natural light to direct their movements.
31. What will probably be provided following the last paragraph
A. Helpful tips for surfing the Internet.
B. approaches to decreasing light pollution.
C. Benefits of searching on Google.
D. More bad effects of light pollution.
D
In my work as a therapist (心理治疗师), it’s common for me to ask the brave individuals I work with to try something that may feel unfamiliar, challenging or awkward. It’s also important to me to support people’s independence and boundaries. In the spirit of this, I welcome their refusal to try something as much as I appreciate their agreement to have a go at it. In other words, I welcome “no” just as much as I welcome “yes” .
That’s something worth repeating, because, let’s be honest here, it can be hard to set a boundary — really hard. I’ll bet it wouldn’t take much time to search through your memory bank to know exactly what I mean. Perhaps it is that favor a friend asked of you, the one you didn’t want to do but you just couldn’t quite bring yourself to say “no” to. Or maybe it is that time when a boss or coworker asked to schedule a work meeting the next day and you said “sure thing” even though you privately wished they hadn’t asked. In all likelihood, you could come up with several occasions.
A team of researchers explored an element behind why we find it difficult to say that healthy, important, two-letter word. Across a series of experiments, they found one reason is that we exaggerate the negative effects that will arise. For example, we might fear that the person who is asking us for something would feel upset, would judge us, would complain about us to others, or would not support us when we need it. Or, we might be afraid that the relationship would suffer. But, in fact, things aren’t that bad.
Why do we make this incorrect calculation The investigators referred to previous research indicating that when we’re trying to avoid an unwanted situation (e.g., a friend’s judgment on us after we say “no”), we tend to increase the possibility of its occurring. The upside is that this could help us avoid that situation.The research team also pointed out that there are downsides of inflating the possibility of other people’s problematic reactions to our boundaries, like saying “yes” more than we need to or want to, which could also work against the relationships we’re trying to protect.
If we can remind ourselves that the consequences of setting a boundary likely won’t be as bad as we imagine, we might feel more able to try saying “no” at times, which could feel unfamiliar, challenging, or awkward, but ultimately better.
32.Why does the author welcome others’ refusal
A. She supports the boundaries between people.
B. She has much knowledge of psychology.
C. She has a lot of social experience.
D. She is a brave and sensitive person.
33. What does the author focus on in Paragraph 2
A. Making a summary. B. Explaining a theory.
C. Providing examples. D. Drawing comparisons.
34. What does the underlined word “exaggerate” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Ignore. B. Overstate. C. Avoid. D. Lower.
35. How can the incorrect calculation influence relationships
A. It is double-edged for relationships.
B. It is helpful to begin a relationship.
C. It puts people in a weak position in relationships.
D. It stops people from saying “yes” in relationships.
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。
Have you ever had to wait in line at a store and found yourself avoiding eye contact, whether with employees or other customers You may wish it was easier to meet new people or feel at ease at a party. 36 This article will show how to reach out to others and start potential friendships.
● Stop worrying about the outcome.
37 But not every conversation will lead to a new friend. It is completely normal to feel nervous about the idea of striking up a conversation with someone you don’t know. For many people, it can be difficult to overcome the fear of saying something wrong. Remember that authentic (真正的) conversations can lead to increased self-confidence and lasting friendships.
● 38
Remember that being true to yourself is more important than what strangers think. Who you are is no less important than who anyone else is. Every person has their own story and journey, and yours is just as important as anyone else’s. 39
● Don’t share too much too quickly.
It can sometimes be easy to share a little too much information about yourself, especially if you are excited or anxious when engaging with strangers. 40 Remember that you are simply striking up small talk with someone, not trying to turn them into your instant best friend.
A.Share your important stories.
B.This helps advance your friendship.
C.Don’t worry what strangers think of you.
D.So be proud of yourself and be honest about yourself.
E.Learning to talk to random（随机的）people can be challenging but fun and rewarding.
F.A conversation is usually the most common way to start a relationship with another person.
G.But oversharing information may lead to an uncomfortable situation for you and the people involved.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节， 满分 45 分)
第一节 完形填空(共 20 小题； 每小题 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。
We’ve all heard the stories of an actor’s struggles before a career breakthrough. Shelby, the star of “A Dog’s Way Home”, has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her 41 , she was living in a landfill, 42 through garbage for her next meal.
Shelby’s 43 came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was 44 in Cheatham County. Buhler saw and approached what she recalled as a 45 scared puppy. “I knelt down and just said, ‘Oh, come here, baby,’” said Buhler. “She was so 46 , but she came right up to me, and I was able to put her in my truck.” The pair headed to the county animal 47 , where the staff began calling the new resident: Baby Girl.
3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was 48 a dog to play Bella in a film. The find-a-Bella job went to trainer Miller. Her 49 was to search shelters for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller 50 Baby Girl’s adoption photo. “ 51 , it was a really good picture, and she was flat-out smiling,” Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on 52 and through tests further evaluate her multiple abilities to 53 simple commands. After all the overall 54 , she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, 55 her Shelby and took her for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before 56 began. Then they were together each day on the set.
Most 57 about the film have praised Shelby. They made the 58 “an amazing dog”! Shelby has come a long way from the garbage. But Buhler said when she saw Shelby recently she just needed only a second to 59 the movie star to the dog she found from piles of trash. “She’s 60 the same,” Buhler said.
41. A. age B. year C. time D. life
42. A. surviving B. obtaining C. researching D. digging
43. A. trouble B. challenge C. transformation D. sympathy
44. A. driving B. walking C. riding D. hiking
45. A. secretly B. noticeably C. completely D. positively
46. A. frightened B. excited C. disappointed D. happy
47. A. government B. shop C. clinic D. shelter
48. A. paying for B. thinking of C. looking for D. talking about
49. A. plan B. advice C. dream D. mission
50. A. spotted B. collected C. recognized D. selected
51. A. Fortunately B. Honestly C. Eventually D. Naturally
52. A. expression B. colour C. price D. personality
53. A. stick to B. respond to C. contribute to D. listen to
54. A. assessment B. chat C. check D. teaching
55. A. recommended B. voted C. renamed D. suggested
56. A. shooting B. leaving C. adopting D. playing
57. A. suggestions B. advice C. reviews D. prediction
58. A. decision B. conclusion C. wish D. comment
59. A. remember B. recall C. relate D. comfort
60. A. hardly B. exactly C. naturally D. gradually
第 II 卷
第二节 (共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Lao Gan Ma Food Company was founded in Guiyang in Guizhou Province in 1984. Its creator, Tao Huabi, _61 face appears on each bottle of the chili (红辣椒) oil, has recently drawn public attention again. Nearly every Chinese person knows Lao Gan Ma, a 62 (huge) popular chili oil that hit the shelves in 1996. Often__63 (use) in a terrible dish, a small spoon of Lao Gan Ma can save the dish and turn it into something 64 (taste).
Lao Gan Ma has found 65 (it) way into supermarkets in China, and it is in foreign countries 66 it also has many followers. On Amazon.com, Lao Gan Ma is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. Many foreigners claim that Lao Gan Ma is the best chili sauce they 67 (try) ever.
Tao started her business at the age of 50, basing her recipe 68 traditional chili oil from Guizhou. Like Gree’s president Dong Mingzhu, who also started her business career much 69 (late) than her peers. Tao is a good example to young people, especially women, attempting _70 (achieve) their dreams.
第四部分 写作(共两节， 满分 35 分)
第一节 短文改错 (共 10 小题； 每小题 1 分， 满分 10 分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处 语言错误,每句中最多有两处 。错误涉及一个单词的增加 、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(^),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(﹨)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改 10 处， 多者 (从第 11 处起) 不计分。
As we all know it, over seventy percent of our planet are covered by sea, which is rich in salt as well as fish. What’s more, there is a great deal of oil and gas under the sea. In other words, the sea is a place with so many important things we live in. However, with the world population increased rapidly, overfishing has become serious problem. Every day a lot of rubbishes and waste water are poured into the sea, so the sea is bad polluted. As a result, the number of sea creatures have obviously decreased. Besides,
some are dying out and have died out. Therefore, this is time for everybody to protect the sea.
第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)
你校英文报 Science 正在庆祝建刊十周年 。请你写一篇短文投稿， 内容包括：
1. 读报的收获；
2. 喜爱的栏目；
3. 祝福和期望。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 100 左右， 题目已给出， 不计入总词数;
2. 可适当增添细节， 使表达流畅。
Science and Me彭山一中 2022-2023 学年度下期高 2024 届四月月考英语参考答案
第一部分 听力理解( 满分 30 分，每小题 1 .5 分)
1-5 CCAAB 6- 10 ABACC 11- 15 BABCB 16-20 CACBA
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节， 满分 40 分，每小题 2 分)
第一节
21-23 DAD 24-27 BADC 28-31 BCDB 32-35 ACBA
第二节
36-40 EFCDG
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空(每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分)
41-45 CDCAB 46-50ADCDA 51-55 BDBAC 56-60ACDCB
第二节 (共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分， 满分 15 分)
61. whose 62. hugely 63. used 64. tasty 65. its
66. that 67. have tried 68. on/upon 69. later 70. to achieve
第四部分 写作
第一节 短文改错 (共 10 小题； 每小题 1 分， 满分 10 分)
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第二节 书面表达
Science and Me
Time flies in the blink of an eye! Science has enjoyed great popularity since it first came out and this year marks its tenth anniversary.
Science is a truly enlightening newspaper. Not only has it sparked my interest in scientific research and broadened my horizons, but also it enables me to keep pace with the latest discoveries in different fields.
Of all the Science columns, I like Physics and Innovation most. Written in concise language and well-illustrated, the articles introduce me to the wonderland of innovation. Amazingly, they also inspire me to love physics more.
I sincerely hope Science will become increasingly popular and that there will be more valuable articles and wonderful content.
附： 听力原文
Text 1
M: Gina, you are going to start your job on Monday! Let’s go shopping this weekend.
W: I’d love to ! There are many trousers and shorts in my room. I must buy some formal shirts.
(1)
M: I’ll put that on your shopping list!
Text 2
W: From today’s Chinese lesson about music, I only remember a few words like violin and guitar.
M: I put down the words in the class. All the names were listed under the instrument pictures. (2)
Text 3
M: What’s wrong I thought you were happy to come to the party today.
W: I am! Sorry, I’m just not feeling well. I haven’t recovered from a cold. (3)
M: Sorry to hear that. You should go home and get some sleep!
Text 4
M: Hi, madam. I lost my ticket to Milan. I’ve talked to the staff at the check-in gate, but he
couldn’t deal with the problem.
W: I wish I could help, sir. Unfortunately, I’m only responsible for selling new tickets.
M: Are you serious The train is leaving soon! (4)
Text 5
M: When we get on the subway, remember not to enter before others get off the train. W: Sure, Dad. Do we have to do like that at all subway stations
M: Yes. It is considered to be polite on public transportation. (5)
Text 6
M: Hi, Justine. I want to have a quick conversation before we all go home. (7)
W: Sure, William. I just got back to the office from lunch. So, I’ll remain in the building for another couple of hours. (6) What’s going on
M: I said your business idea wouldn’t work during our meeting. And well, I didn’t mean to
say that so directly. (7)
W: I understand. You owe it to your staff to be as honest as possible. I’m grateful that you
consider my feelings. (7)
M: Of course. You’re a valuable team member.
W: Thanks, William. And I have many ideas, but I’ll start listening more in meetings instead of always sharing.
Text 7
M: Mom, have you heard of the James Webb Space Telescope
W: Sure, Peter. What about it
M: Well, I need to do a project about it for my science class. And the teacher said I need to
introduce the technology to our class. (8)
W: What have you learned about it so far
M: Not much. This telescope was launched on a rocket over a year ago. But I just started
studying it last evening. (9) Now, I only have a week to create a presentation. (8)
W: Well, the James Webb Space Telescope might change how we view the universe. By looking into space, we’ve discovered stars that are billions of years old. (10)
2
M: Cool. People from America, Canada and Europe have worked together to create this
technology. More than discoveries, I find this teamwork to be most interesting.
Text 8
M: Liz, you ought to learn to cook with me. I’m sure you’d love making meals.
W: I’ve never thought about that. You, Mom, and Grandma cook such fantastic food. (11)
M: That’s true. Our family members are excellent cooking teachers. (11) You’ll someday want
to cook for your children.
W: You’re right. What’ re you making now (12)
M: I’m preparing Chinese pancakes. I don’t make them as well as your grandma, but I know you
love them.
W: Oh, it’s one of my favorites! But I rarely see you cooking breakfast. (12)
M: Yes. (12) I love cooking fried rice, meat and vegetables. So, I mostly cook dinner and leave
breakfast and lunch to your grandmother.
W: And you always do an amazing job. It looks like the pancakes and meat are finished. What else
can I prepare
M: Egg dishes are the easiest and most basic items to learn to cook. So, now, you’ll learn how to
fry eggs. (13)
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W: My family introduced me to watch many plays and operas as a young child, but I didn’t find these shows quite enjoyable until I was older.
M: Same! I saw my first play at just eight years old. But I started being attracted by
theater ten years after that. (14)
W: Interesting. I remember seeing a Chinese opera show when I was a teenager. This inspired me to pursue my dream of acting and performing. Now, I live in the US, mainly singing in
western-style plays. (15)
M: I used to act in many plays and films. But I only teach acting at a university now.
W: That’s a valuable job. I started in small theaters. So, my acting career was mainly helped by local directors. But as a teacher, you could help thousands of young actors gain success in
the future. (16)
M: That’s my goal. (16) Acting isn’t just enjoyment; it’s about sharing culture, stories, and
art. (17)
W: Agreed. From Italian operas, old English plays, to Chinese theater, these are priceless art forms. (17)
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When international tourists imagine visiting Europe, they might consider Paris, Rome, or Barcelona. But do you know one of the most-visited European cities is also a part of Asia I’m talking about Istanbul in northwest Turkey, (18) one of the only cities on two continents.
I’m publishing this video to share facts about my home city. (18) (20) So, let’s get started. The first things many people notice are ancient buildings, roads, and markets. Indeed, history books and articles explain this because Istanbul has been a major city for over 2500 years. Throughout this time, the city has gained influence from many groups, cultures, and religions(宗 教). Today, Istanbul features some of the world’s oldest markets and towers. But it is most well known for the temples. (19)
Plus, there are few more beautiful sights than Istanbul’s leaves changing color and then
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falling off in autumn. That makes this the best time of year to visit. But no matter when people visit, I’m sure guests will love my hometown! Finally, if you like the video, please give it a thumbs-up and share it with your friends. (20) I’ll choose several lucky fans and mail some postcards of Istanbul to you.
