山东省聊城市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（Word版含答案，无听力音频，有文字材料）
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聊城市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语试题
本试卷分四部分, 共 12 页。满分 150分. 考试用时 120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2, 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What color car is the man looking for
A. Red. B. Blue. C. Green.
2. What sport are the speakers probably playing
A. Football. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.
3. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Give his father a call. B. Take him to the hospital. C. Allow him to hand in the project later.
4. What is Jim doing
A. Drawing pictures. B. Building a house. C. Writing a story.
5. Why is the man so angry
A. He is too busy to see the film. B. The tickets were sold out. C. The film was awful.
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, 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,
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a gym. B. In an office. C. In a studio.
7. Which exercise does the man often do now
A. Running. B. Cycling. C. Swimming.
听第7段材料, 回答第8, 9题。
8. Why was the woman late for the interview
A. She went back home to get her bag.
B. She didn’t find the right place first.
C. She stopped to buy some water.
9. How does the woman feel after her interview
A. Confident. B. Anxious. C. Upset.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12题。
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Types of bank account. B. Money management tips. C. Different bank interest rates.
11. How much money does the man spend every month
A. 4%of his income. B. 20%of his income. C. 80%of his income.
12. What does the man think of himself
A. Careful. B. Generous, C. Lucky.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.
14. What does Amelia do for a living
A. She is a tour guide. B. She is a travel agent. C. She is a hotel manager.
15. What is Julie afraid of
A. Swimming in the ocean. B. Traveling alone. C. Flying.
16. What will Paul do for Julie
A. Look after her cats. B. Buy her a gift. C. Recommend a hotel to her.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20题。
17. What is the purpose of this talk
A. To sell tickets of a school concert.
B. To attract students to apply to the school.
C. To invite graduates to attend a school event.
18. What is planned in the afternoon
A. Some lectures. B. A school tour. C. A dance party.
19. What does the speaker remind people to bring
A. School pictures. B. A notebook. C. Food and drinks.
20. When should listeners reply if they want to join
A. By the end of May. B. By the middle of June. C. By the end of July.
第二部分 阅读 (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 A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
CHI’s Academic Year Program (AYP) is your chance to study in America and spend either an academic year or a semester living with a volunteer host family.
The requirements for studying in America
● High school students who are aged 15 to 18
● A score of at least 212 on the ELTiS exam
● Application
Contact a partner agency in your home or a nearby country. We can also send you a list of partners near you. They will set you up with an application and let you know what you need to submit in order to be considered.
● Admission and visa
Our Admissions Department reviews and accepts your application. We issue and send your agency the Form DS-2019, which is the official US Department of State document that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1 visa. Once you receive the DS-2019, you can make your visa appointment. When the visa is granted, you are all set to travel to America.
● Homestay
Meanwhile, our Field and Operations staff work hard to find you the perfect family and school as soon as possible! Once we find the right host family for you, you can start to get to know your family by email.
● Depart to the US and meet your family and friends
Your agency will book your flight according to your school start date. When you arrive, we will give you a student orientation (迎新会) and introduce you to other exchange students and the surrounding community. When school starts, you will begin the process of cultural exchange!
Contact us: 1-800-432-4643; 1-415-459-5397
Location: 255 W End Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
21. Who can take part in this homestay project
A. Those interested in American culture. B. College students with 220 in ELTiS.
C. 17-year-old high schoolers with 230 in ELTiS. D. 14-year-old students with good grades at school.
22. What should applicants do before making a visa appointment
A. Get the Form DS-2019.
B. Contact the host family via email.
C. Search for information about American schools.
D. Receive approval from school’s Admissions Department.
23. What awaits the students when they arrive in the US
A. A volunteer activity in the community. B. A meeting with Field and Operations staff.
C. An outing with their host family. D. A student orientation.
B
For me, nothing is more satisfying than discovering hidden gems (珍宝) in secondhand shops and estate sales. After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.
Two years ago, I came across a collection of loose, dusty photos. I thought: if these were mine, or my family’s, I’d want someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others.
I’ve since visited estate sales and secondhand shops weekly, and have accumulated more than 50,000 of these items. I organize them in big boxes all over my house in New York. Photographs, home movies, undeveloped films, photo albums --- you name it, I’ve collected it.
I’ve also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other family members. The quickest we’ve been able to find an owner is within two minutes. Someone commented below a photo I posted; "I think that’s my child’s preschool teacher." The longest we’ve taken to find someone is four months, but I’m proud that we still managed to do it. There are thousands of photos that have yet to be reunited. Without social media, this project would not be possible.
People are often quite emotional when we get in touch --- most of these items are lost after a house move or a family death. Sometimes people donate a camera to a charity shop and forget to take the memory card out.
I’d love to create a building to hold all these memories. I want every photo and video to be digitized so they can be preserved online. I’m bringing together a team to return the photos to their owners. People get hooked on the feel-good stories that come out of this and I do, too.
24. What inspired the author to start collecting old photos and videos
A. His interest in secondhand objects. B. Advice from his family.
C. Some photos he discovered. D. The business opportunity he saw.
25. What do we know about the author’s social media account
A. He sets it up to collect more items. B. He posts his own photos and films.
C. It is for people to share their stories. D. It helps find the owners of the collected items.
26. How do people feel when the author contacts them
A. Touched. B. Relaxed. C. Hopeful. D. Calm.
27. What does the author plan to do
A. Work together with secondhand shops. B. Create a digital copy of the photos.
C. Collect more stories behind the photos. D. Set up an official website for his project.
C
New research has found caring for grandchildren can make a difference to seniors. Publishing their findings in the journal Aging & Mental Health, a team of experts from Germany and the U.K. reviewed data from 28 studies which included 191, 652 adults from 21 countries.
People aged 60 or above who cared for their grandchildren for an average of 12 hours a week were 60% less likely to experience loneliness than non-caregivers, one of the reviewed studies found, Five other studies, out of a total of seven, also produced data showing a negative connection between loneliness and care-giving for grandchildren. What’s more, five out of six reviewed studies found seniors who volunteered in their communities felt less lonely than those who didn’t.
"This is the first review of its kind to look into the relationship between care-giving, volunteering, and loneliness in old people," co-author Dr. Matthew Prina said. "Further research could help find the best dose (剂量) of caring for grandchildren. But valuing their unpaid activities will likely play an important role in their well-being. We also looked at studies that focused on care-giving for partners with serious health conditions. In those cases, seniors reported having higher levels of loneliness. This kind of care-giving may bed a lonely experience when there is lack of support from others."
Experts further explained that when caring for children, older adults tend to be more drawn into society, through things like school, play dates and other social events. For example, seniors can actively join in different activities and continuously learn things from a younger generation.
While not everyone has young children in their life, volunteering opportunities also work. Now one group called Eldera is bringing the two concepts together. It focuses on connecting generations by pairing experienced adults aged 60 or above with children across the world. The wisdom of the elders, with years of experience, knowledge and common sense, is the most valuable resource for the younger generation. It can help them imagine a better future.
28. What did the new research find out about the elderly
A. 60% seniors are less likely to suffer loneliness. B. Many of them are willing to be volunteers.
C. Their mental health is related to their personality. D. Caregiving and volunteering can reduce loneliness.
29. What can we infer from Dr. Matthew’s words in Paragraph 3
A. The needs of the elderly are always placed second.
B. The elderly hardly get support from their family members.
C. Respecting the old’s contributions is beneficial to their health.
D. It is a tough job for the elderly to care for their grandchildren.
30. What effect does caring for grandchildren mainly have on the elderly
A. It inspires them to understand the society. B. It helps them get more social opportunities.
C. It enables them to improve common sense. D. It enhances their working ability.
31. What is the benefit of creating Eldera
A. Providing volunteer opportunities for the young. B. Calling on people to care more about the elderly.
C. Spreading the wisdom of the old to the young. D. Teaching old people skills of caring for children.
D
Spider webs are made from silk. And silk is made from something scientists call "proteins". Proteins are special chemicals made by a living thing like an animal or a plant. You have lots of them in your body. Your hair and your nails are made of proteins (they are both made by a protein called "keratin"). Insects and spiders make silk in a special part of their bodies called a gland (腺), and use their legs to pull it out of their bodies. This is called spinning. Most species of spider have more than one kind of silk gland. Each one has different strength and stretchiness and is used for a specific purpose such as web frame, or covering eggs. The strength and stretchiness of silk depends on the way the spider’s body arranges the silk proteins.
We don’t usually notice just how strong they can be because they are amazingly thin. But the strongest silk, such as silk from a golden orb spider, is actually stronger than steel. Even more amazing, it is about 50 times as light. Actually, spider silk is a bit like a cross between steel and rubber. Even with the help of complicated machines and chemicals, humans still don’t know how to make a material this strong, stretchy, and light. Spiders are still the champions at this.
In fact, silk-making animals include crickets, glow-worms, ants, bees, etc. Some of these make silk to protect themselves. Crickets, for example, use silk to sew leaves together to build a nest. Some use silk for hunting, such as spiders and even glow-worms, which use sticky silk to capture flying animals they’d like to eat.
Studies about spider webs could pave the way for creating new materials that could be used in medicine and engineering. But synthetic (人工合成的) spider silk has been difficult to create. In the meantime, researchers hope their work will help us unreel one of the toughest materials of the natural world.
32. What can we learn from paragraph 1
A. Insects and spiders’ legs can make silk. B. Spider webs are made of keratin.
C. All species of spiders have a variety of silk glands. D. Arrangements of proteins determine silk features.
33. Why is steel mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To stress the strength of spider silk. B. To describe the advantages of spiders.
C. To compare the two materials. D. To highlight spiders’ advantages over people.
34. Which of the following can replace the underlined word in paragraph 4
A. Remove. B. Explore. C. Test. D. Replace.
35. What is the writing purpose of the passage
A. To raise awareness of the research on insects. B. To explain the knowledge about spider silk.
C. To encourage us to focus more on the spiders. D. To present the application of spider silk.
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。
The fear of making the wrong decision, or decidophobia (选择恐惧症), can influence people even when it comes to the smallest choices, such as what to have for lunch. 36 Below are several tips to overcome it and help you progress in life.
Try the Decision-Making Quadrant (象限)
A good tool for decision-making is the Decision-Making Quadrant. In relation to the decision to be made, list answers to these four questions: What happens if X happens What won’t happen if X happens What happens if X doesn’t happen What won’t happen if X doesn’t happen 37
Reduce the number of decisions
If making decisions is a weakness, it’s important to admit that and reduce decision-making in as many areas as possible. Eat set meals. Wear standard outfits. 38 Do everything else you can to reduce decisions. Then, consider practicing making decisions with someone who is more decisive.
Take it one step at a time
Change can be hard. Not everyone likes to be different from routine by making decisions, big or small. When making a decision, look at it as a learning experience. 39 Don’t be afraid of the result. Look forward to it.
See things from a different perspective
When decision paralysis (决策瘫痪) has taken over and"what ifs"are holding you down, sometimes you need to step outside of yourself for a different perspective. 40 Ask yourself, "What would he or she do " and let it be your guide.
A. Think about someone you trust and respect.
B. Develop a morning, work, and evening routine.
C. Create an action list with decision deadlines and stick to it.
D. Your decision will almost always be found in your answers.
E. Every choice you make teaches you something.
F. It can keep you stuck in place when you should be moving forward.
G. If decision-making is difficult for you, first take a look at potential choices and results.
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。
Masako Wakamiya, a native of Kanagawa, Japan, saw a need in her community. There were no good mobile apps for people of her 41 . So at 81, she looked around and said 42 , "I’ll do it myself!" Her story 43 us all that we’re never too old to try something 44 .
We often think of coding (编码) as 45 -- at least I know I do. But Masako had a different 46 -- she thought it could be 47 . Coding can take a few months to multiple years to 48 , depending on how complicated your end goals are, the type of work you want to do and how long you 49 on it every week.
Masako never used a computer until she was 58 years old. Having no 50 with technology, she originally asked some younger app 51 to make something for her. But when they said that they didn’t know what seniors 52 in an app, she took matters into her own hands.
That day, her app story was born. Masako made it her 53 to help senior citizens get engaged with technology so they can stay 54 and lead more fulfilling lives, 55 the isolation that often comes with aging.
41. A. age B. gender C. character D. status
42. A. sadly B. shyly C. angrily D. firmly
43. A. warns B. teaches C. guarantees D. informs
44. A. magic B. basic C. available D. new
45. A. complex B. special C. accurate D. automatic
46. A. aspect B. aim C. view D. way
47. A. painful B. fun C. boring D. perfect
48. A. arrange B. control C. analyze D. learn
49. A. pass B. waste C. spend D. save
50. A. communication B. combination C. experience D. patience
51. A. developers B. users C. applicants D. sellers
52. A. discovered B. downloaded C. stored D. wanted
53. A. permission B. mission C. freedom D. agreement
54. A. devoted B. conscious C. connected D. independent
55. A. preventing B. causing C. suffering D. leading
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。
Yangge is a type of folk dance 56 originated in the northern regions of China. It is very popular especially among the older generation, as they will 57 (ready) join a yangge dance even when the performance is happening.
The dance is different from other Chinese dances in many ways. For instance, it promotes a sense of 58 (happy), because it is supposed 59 (celebrate) happy occasions, as opposed to classical Chinese dancing, which requires an air of serious, gradual movements.
It is said that the origins of this 60 (wonder) dance are from the Han Dynasty in northern China, 61 it reached its peak during the Qing Dynasty. During this time, it was no longer a dance 62 (perform) during harvests, but it extended to all festival celebrations.
The dance has four regional varieties. Each variety 63 (have) its unique characters and they are quite easy to tell apart. But they share the common three parts: the dancers, the music band, and the leader. Yangge was always 64 essential part of daily Chinese life that adapted to the times it was in. Yangge has made it into a well-preserved aspect of the culture that still holds strong to this day, even 65 (become) a part of required courses for Chinese dance students to learn.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
假如你是李华, 你校新开设了一门太极拳 (tai chi) 选修课, 你想邀请你班的交换生Jack和你一起报名参加, 请写封邮件向他推荐这门课程, 内容包括:
1. 推荐理由;
2. 课程简介;
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。
Dear Jack, Yours, Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料, 根据所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After dinner, Mrs Quimby told the family that Grandma had sent in a lot of pumpkins for jack-o’-lanterns (空心南瓜灯) for the neighborhood children. There was one in the basement waiting to be carved, she added. Hearing that, Eva sprang to her feet and rushed down to bring it up.
"Let’s make it smile like last year," exclaimed Eva.
"Hmm. Let’s see." Mr Quimby studied the pumpkin, turning it to find the best side for the face. With a pencil, he drew a nose-shaped nose. Then the mouth turned up on both sides. "Smiling!" Eva clapped her hands.
Mr Quimby nodded with a smile, cut a circle around the top of the pumpkin and lifted it off for a lid. Without being asked, Eva found a big spoon for scooping (用勺挖) out the seeds. Picky-picky, the Quimbys’ old cat, came into the kitchen to see if something had been put in his dish. When he found that there wasn’t any, he smelled the pumpkin and walked out angrily.
Mr Quimby began to whistle as he carved with skill and care, first a mouthful of teeth, each one neat and square, then eyes and eyebrows. He was working on two ears shaped like question marks when Mrs Quimby announced it was bedtime for Eva. Unwillingly, Eva ran, took a shower and quickly returned. Mr Quimby had just carved a few C-shaped hairs around the hole in the top of the pumpkin. He reached inside and dug a candle holder in the bottom.
"There," he said, putting down his knife. "A work of art." Mrs Quimby found a short candle, put it in the pumpkin, lit it and set the lid in place. Eva turned off the light. The jack-o’-lantern was smiling and shining softly. "Wow!" Eva threw her arms around her father before going to bed with great satisfaction.
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。
In the middle of the night Eva awoke to a noise. On the table their jack-o’-lantern no longer had a whole face.
聊城市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
(说明: 本题共20小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
1-5 CACAB 6-10 BCBCB 11-15 BACBC 16-20 ACABA
第二部分 阅读
(说明: 本题共20小题, 每小题2.5分, 满分50分)
21-25 CADCD 26-30 ABDCB 31-35 CDABB 36-40 FDBEA
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
(说明: 本题共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分)
41-45 ADBDA 46-50 CBDCC 51-55 ADBCA
第二节
(说明: 本题共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
56. that/which 57. readily 59. to celebrate 58. happiness 60. wonderful
61. and 62. performed/performance 63. has 64. an 65. becoming
第四部分 写作
第一节
(说明: 本题满分 15 分)
One possible version:
Dear Jack,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to recommend a new elective course that our school has recently introduced --- tai chi.
Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced for centuries. It is not only a form of self-defense but also a gentle exercise that can help improve one’s balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Moreover, tai chi can help reduce stress and anxiety.
The tai chi course at our school is designed for beginners, so you don’t need to have any prior experience. In the class, you will learn the basic movements and principles of tai chi. The course also includes some gentle warm-up exercises to help you relax and focus.
If you’re interested in this course, please let me know. I can send you more details. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
(说明: 本题满分 25 分)
One possible version:
In the middle of the night Eva awoke to a noise. Nervous, she listened hard. There it was again, a sudden crash. And then just. silence. Then again in the kitchen, something was moving. The darkness and the noise made Eva too scared to move. She sat up in bed, screaming, "Daddy!" Within seconds, Mr Quimby rushed in, asking what was the matter. Pointing to the kitchen, Eva told her father something was moving there. Mr Quimby smiled and comforted her calmly. Then they went to have a look together.
On the table their jack-o’-lantern no longer had a whole face. Part of its forehead and one eye were gone. Picky-picky was sitting under the kitchen table. "Bad cat! Bad cat!" shouted Eva, angrily stamping her bare foot on the floor. The old cat ran out of the kitchen. Mr Quimby laughed gently, "Maybe he is starving." He put his arms around Eva, who burst into tears, and said, "Don’t worry. We can get another pumpkin and make another cool jack-o’-lantern."
附: 听力原文
Text 1
M: I’m looking to buy a car for my son. Do you have anything suitable for a new driver
W: We have this red car over here, or this new electric one in sky blue.
M: Do you have anything in green It’s his favorite color.
Text 2
M: You are quite good at playing football, but you need to shoot more. I guess that’s because you learned to play basketball and baseball before.
W: I know. My shooting really needs to be improved. I’m good at running with the ball across the field, though…
Text 3
M: Hello, Mrs. Green. I was hoping to get a few more days to finish my school project.
W: Of course, Sam. Your mom called and explained your father was in hospital. You can have an extra week.
M: Thank you.
Text 4
M: Mrs. Brown, I’ve finished creating the characters. Can I start drawing the house I want the prince and princess to live in a big house .
W: Sure, Jim. You can draw anything you want. Do you need more colored pencils
Text 5
M: That was such a waste of time. This film is very popular. We should have bought tickets a day in advance, like I told you at first.
W: Well, it was worth a try. What are you so angry about We can always go next week.
Text 6
M: Have you had a chance to check out the new gym next to our office
W: Not yet. I’ ve been working on this marketing presentation these days. Have you
M: Yes, and I joined it last week. I think it’s more like a dancing studio, It offers a variety of dance classes.
W: Oh, no. I’m not one for dance.
M: But it also has lots of exercise machines.
W: That’s good.
M: And a swimming pool, too. I read that swimming burns more fat than running or cycling, so I swim four times a week now.
Text 7
M: How did the job interview go
W: It could not have gone much worse, to be honest.
M: Oh dear. What happened
W: First I went to the wrong office, so I was late for the actual interview.
M: That’s not a great start.
w: Then I was anxious when I sat down and my mouth was dry, but they didn’t offer me any water.
M: That’s unusual. Didn’t you have a water bottle with you
W: Yes. but I didn’t want to search’ my bag to find it.
M; What about the questions
W: I don’t think I answered them well. I can safely say I’m not getting that job.
Text 8
W: Leo, do you have a minute
M: Sure, what can I do to help
W: Can you tell me how to manage money wisely
M: Of course, but you should probably speak to Nova. She’s the one who works at the bank.
W: I know, but you seem to be very good at saving. I just wonder how you do it.
M: I put 80% of my income into a savings account where I cannot easily take the money out.
W: Is that so you are less likely to spend it
M: Exactly. I only spend the rest of it.
W: Does your savings account pay interest
M: Yes, it pays 4%.
W: Isn’t that dangerous
M: I’m not a risk taker. So my money is pretty safe.
Text 9
M: Hey, Julie, Did I see you in the travel agency yesterday
W: The one on High Street Yes, I was booking a holiday there.
M: Don’t you just book them online
W: No. My sister, Amelia, works as a travel agent, so I like to give her business if I can.
M: That’s nice of you. So where are you going
W: I’m going to Thailand for 10 days.
M: I’ve always wanted to go there. The beaches look so perfect.
W: I know, Our hotel is right next to a beach. The water is so clear. I’m going to swim in the ocean every day.
M: Are you traveling alone again
W: No, my husband will go with me this time. You know I need someone to be with me when I take a plane.
M: Ah. I see, you have a fear of flying.
W: The flight takes nearly 8 hours, so I hope it’s worth it.
M: It will be. Don’t worry. I’ ll look after your cats while you’ re gone.
W: That’s very kind of you, Paul.
Text 10
W: Dear former students of Neptune High School, as it is going to be the 20th anniversary of Neptune High School, we’re inviting all of our former students back. Our school has changed a lot, so in the morning, please feel free to tour around the school. Then, we would like you to discuss your lives with our current students who are about to graduate this July. You can talk about what you did after high school, whether you went on to further education, and what jobs you have now. So, if you’ re interested in sharing your experience with them, please join the lectures in the afternoon. In the evening, we will have a dance party with lots of food and drinks. This year, we will also have music provided by the band Saturn. Two of the band’s founding members, Aaron Green and Max White, graduated from our school! So if you are a fan of their music, bring a notebook-for them to sign. Our anniversary ceremony will be held on the 15th of June, so please let us know if you are attending by the 31st of May.
英语试题
本试卷分四部分, 共 12 页。满分 150分. 考试用时 120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2, 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What color car is the man looking for
A. Red. B. Blue. C. Green.
2. What sport are the speakers probably playing
A. Football. B. Baseball. C. Basketball.
3. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Give his father a call. B. Take him to the hospital. C. Allow him to hand in the project later.
4. What is Jim doing
A. Drawing pictures. B. Building a house. C. Writing a story.
5. Why is the man so angry
A. He is too busy to see the film. B. The tickets were sold out. C. The film was awful.
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, 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,
6. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a gym. B. In an office. C. In a studio.
7. Which exercise does the man often do now
A. Running. B. Cycling. C. Swimming.
听第7段材料, 回答第8, 9题。
8. Why was the woman late for the interview
A. She went back home to get her bag.
B. She didn’t find the right place first.
C. She stopped to buy some water.
9. How does the woman feel after her interview
A. Confident. B. Anxious. C. Upset.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12题。
10. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Types of bank account. B. Money management tips. C. Different bank interest rates.
11. How much money does the man spend every month
A. 4%of his income. B. 20%of his income. C. 80%of his income.
12. What does the man think of himself
A. Careful. B. Generous, C. Lucky.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.
14. What does Amelia do for a living
A. She is a tour guide. B. She is a travel agent. C. She is a hotel manager.
15. What is Julie afraid of
A. Swimming in the ocean. B. Traveling alone. C. Flying.
16. What will Paul do for Julie
A. Look after her cats. B. Buy her a gift. C. Recommend a hotel to her.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20题。
17. What is the purpose of this talk
A. To sell tickets of a school concert.
B. To attract students to apply to the school.
C. To invite graduates to attend a school event.
18. What is planned in the afternoon
A. Some lectures. B. A school tour. C. A dance party.
19. What does the speaker remind people to bring
A. School pictures. B. A notebook. C. Food and drinks.
20. When should listeners reply if they want to join
A. By the end of May. B. By the middle of June. C. By the end of July.
第二部分 阅读 (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 A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
A
CHI’s Academic Year Program (AYP) is your chance to study in America and spend either an academic year or a semester living with a volunteer host family.
The requirements for studying in America
● High school students who are aged 15 to 18
● A score of at least 212 on the ELTiS exam
● Application
Contact a partner agency in your home or a nearby country. We can also send you a list of partners near you. They will set you up with an application and let you know what you need to submit in order to be considered.
● Admission and visa
Our Admissions Department reviews and accepts your application. We issue and send your agency the Form DS-2019, which is the official US Department of State document that allows you to apply for and receive your J-1 visa. Once you receive the DS-2019, you can make your visa appointment. When the visa is granted, you are all set to travel to America.
● Homestay
Meanwhile, our Field and Operations staff work hard to find you the perfect family and school as soon as possible! Once we find the right host family for you, you can start to get to know your family by email.
● Depart to the US and meet your family and friends
Your agency will book your flight according to your school start date. When you arrive, we will give you a student orientation (迎新会) and introduce you to other exchange students and the surrounding community. When school starts, you will begin the process of cultural exchange!
Contact us: 1-800-432-4643; 1-415-459-5397
Location: 255 W End Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901
21. Who can take part in this homestay project
A. Those interested in American culture. B. College students with 220 in ELTiS.
C. 17-year-old high schoolers with 230 in ELTiS. D. 14-year-old students with good grades at school.
22. What should applicants do before making a visa appointment
A. Get the Form DS-2019.
B. Contact the host family via email.
C. Search for information about American schools.
D. Receive approval from school’s Admissions Department.
23. What awaits the students when they arrive in the US
A. A volunteer activity in the community. B. A meeting with Field and Operations staff.
C. An outing with their host family. D. A student orientation.
B
For me, nothing is more satisfying than discovering hidden gems (珍宝) in secondhand shops and estate sales. After all, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.
Two years ago, I came across a collection of loose, dusty photos. I thought: if these were mine, or my family’s, I’d want someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others.
I’ve since visited estate sales and secondhand shops weekly, and have accumulated more than 50,000 of these items. I organize them in big boxes all over my house in New York. Photographs, home movies, undeveloped films, photo albums --- you name it, I’ve collected it.
I’ve also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other family members. The quickest we’ve been able to find an owner is within two minutes. Someone commented below a photo I posted; "I think that’s my child’s preschool teacher." The longest we’ve taken to find someone is four months, but I’m proud that we still managed to do it. There are thousands of photos that have yet to be reunited. Without social media, this project would not be possible.
People are often quite emotional when we get in touch --- most of these items are lost after a house move or a family death. Sometimes people donate a camera to a charity shop and forget to take the memory card out.
I’d love to create a building to hold all these memories. I want every photo and video to be digitized so they can be preserved online. I’m bringing together a team to return the photos to their owners. People get hooked on the feel-good stories that come out of this and I do, too.
24. What inspired the author to start collecting old photos and videos
A. His interest in secondhand objects. B. Advice from his family.
C. Some photos he discovered. D. The business opportunity he saw.
25. What do we know about the author’s social media account
A. He sets it up to collect more items. B. He posts his own photos and films.
C. It is for people to share their stories. D. It helps find the owners of the collected items.
26. How do people feel when the author contacts them
A. Touched. B. Relaxed. C. Hopeful. D. Calm.
27. What does the author plan to do
A. Work together with secondhand shops. B. Create a digital copy of the photos.
C. Collect more stories behind the photos. D. Set up an official website for his project.
C
New research has found caring for grandchildren can make a difference to seniors. Publishing their findings in the journal Aging & Mental Health, a team of experts from Germany and the U.K. reviewed data from 28 studies which included 191, 652 adults from 21 countries.
People aged 60 or above who cared for their grandchildren for an average of 12 hours a week were 60% less likely to experience loneliness than non-caregivers, one of the reviewed studies found, Five other studies, out of a total of seven, also produced data showing a negative connection between loneliness and care-giving for grandchildren. What’s more, five out of six reviewed studies found seniors who volunteered in their communities felt less lonely than those who didn’t.
"This is the first review of its kind to look into the relationship between care-giving, volunteering, and loneliness in old people," co-author Dr. Matthew Prina said. "Further research could help find the best dose (剂量) of caring for grandchildren. But valuing their unpaid activities will likely play an important role in their well-being. We also looked at studies that focused on care-giving for partners with serious health conditions. In those cases, seniors reported having higher levels of loneliness. This kind of care-giving may bed a lonely experience when there is lack of support from others."
Experts further explained that when caring for children, older adults tend to be more drawn into society, through things like school, play dates and other social events. For example, seniors can actively join in different activities and continuously learn things from a younger generation.
While not everyone has young children in their life, volunteering opportunities also work. Now one group called Eldera is bringing the two concepts together. It focuses on connecting generations by pairing experienced adults aged 60 or above with children across the world. The wisdom of the elders, with years of experience, knowledge and common sense, is the most valuable resource for the younger generation. It can help them imagine a better future.
28. What did the new research find out about the elderly
A. 60% seniors are less likely to suffer loneliness. B. Many of them are willing to be volunteers.
C. Their mental health is related to their personality. D. Caregiving and volunteering can reduce loneliness.
29. What can we infer from Dr. Matthew’s words in Paragraph 3
A. The needs of the elderly are always placed second.
B. The elderly hardly get support from their family members.
C. Respecting the old’s contributions is beneficial to their health.
D. It is a tough job for the elderly to care for their grandchildren.
30. What effect does caring for grandchildren mainly have on the elderly
A. It inspires them to understand the society. B. It helps them get more social opportunities.
C. It enables them to improve common sense. D. It enhances their working ability.
31. What is the benefit of creating Eldera
A. Providing volunteer opportunities for the young. B. Calling on people to care more about the elderly.
C. Spreading the wisdom of the old to the young. D. Teaching old people skills of caring for children.
D
Spider webs are made from silk. And silk is made from something scientists call "proteins". Proteins are special chemicals made by a living thing like an animal or a plant. You have lots of them in your body. Your hair and your nails are made of proteins (they are both made by a protein called "keratin"). Insects and spiders make silk in a special part of their bodies called a gland (腺), and use their legs to pull it out of their bodies. This is called spinning. Most species of spider have more than one kind of silk gland. Each one has different strength and stretchiness and is used for a specific purpose such as web frame, or covering eggs. The strength and stretchiness of silk depends on the way the spider’s body arranges the silk proteins.
We don’t usually notice just how strong they can be because they are amazingly thin. But the strongest silk, such as silk from a golden orb spider, is actually stronger than steel. Even more amazing, it is about 50 times as light. Actually, spider silk is a bit like a cross between steel and rubber. Even with the help of complicated machines and chemicals, humans still don’t know how to make a material this strong, stretchy, and light. Spiders are still the champions at this.
In fact, silk-making animals include crickets, glow-worms, ants, bees, etc. Some of these make silk to protect themselves. Crickets, for example, use silk to sew leaves together to build a nest. Some use silk for hunting, such as spiders and even glow-worms, which use sticky silk to capture flying animals they’d like to eat.
Studies about spider webs could pave the way for creating new materials that could be used in medicine and engineering. But synthetic (人工合成的) spider silk has been difficult to create. In the meantime, researchers hope their work will help us unreel one of the toughest materials of the natural world.
32. What can we learn from paragraph 1
A. Insects and spiders’ legs can make silk. B. Spider webs are made of keratin.
C. All species of spiders have a variety of silk glands. D. Arrangements of proteins determine silk features.
33. Why is steel mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To stress the strength of spider silk. B. To describe the advantages of spiders.
C. To compare the two materials. D. To highlight spiders’ advantages over people.
34. Which of the following can replace the underlined word in paragraph 4
A. Remove. B. Explore. C. Test. D. Replace.
35. What is the writing purpose of the passage
A. To raise awareness of the research on insects. B. To explain the knowledge about spider silk.
C. To encourage us to focus more on the spiders. D. To present the application of spider silk.
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。
The fear of making the wrong decision, or decidophobia (选择恐惧症), can influence people even when it comes to the smallest choices, such as what to have for lunch. 36 Below are several tips to overcome it and help you progress in life.
Try the Decision-Making Quadrant (象限)
A good tool for decision-making is the Decision-Making Quadrant. In relation to the decision to be made, list answers to these four questions: What happens if X happens What won’t happen if X happens What happens if X doesn’t happen What won’t happen if X doesn’t happen 37
Reduce the number of decisions
If making decisions is a weakness, it’s important to admit that and reduce decision-making in as many areas as possible. Eat set meals. Wear standard outfits. 38 Do everything else you can to reduce decisions. Then, consider practicing making decisions with someone who is more decisive.
Take it one step at a time
Change can be hard. Not everyone likes to be different from routine by making decisions, big or small. When making a decision, look at it as a learning experience. 39 Don’t be afraid of the result. Look forward to it.
See things from a different perspective
When decision paralysis (决策瘫痪) has taken over and"what ifs"are holding you down, sometimes you need to step outside of yourself for a different perspective. 40 Ask yourself, "What would he or she do " and let it be your guide.
A. Think about someone you trust and respect.
B. Develop a morning, work, and evening routine.
C. Create an action list with decision deadlines and stick to it.
D. Your decision will almost always be found in your answers.
E. Every choice you make teaches you something.
F. It can keep you stuck in place when you should be moving forward.
G. If decision-making is difficult for you, first take a look at potential choices and results.
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。
Masako Wakamiya, a native of Kanagawa, Japan, saw a need in her community. There were no good mobile apps for people of her 41 . So at 81, she looked around and said 42 , "I’ll do it myself!" Her story 43 us all that we’re never too old to try something 44 .
We often think of coding (编码) as 45 -- at least I know I do. But Masako had a different 46 -- she thought it could be 47 . Coding can take a few months to multiple years to 48 , depending on how complicated your end goals are, the type of work you want to do and how long you 49 on it every week.
Masako never used a computer until she was 58 years old. Having no 50 with technology, she originally asked some younger app 51 to make something for her. But when they said that they didn’t know what seniors 52 in an app, she took matters into her own hands.
That day, her app story was born. Masako made it her 53 to help senior citizens get engaged with technology so they can stay 54 and lead more fulfilling lives, 55 the isolation that often comes with aging.
41. A. age B. gender C. character D. status
42. A. sadly B. shyly C. angrily D. firmly
43. A. warns B. teaches C. guarantees D. informs
44. A. magic B. basic C. available D. new
45. A. complex B. special C. accurate D. automatic
46. A. aspect B. aim C. view D. way
47. A. painful B. fun C. boring D. perfect
48. A. arrange B. control C. analyze D. learn
49. A. pass B. waste C. spend D. save
50. A. communication B. combination C. experience D. patience
51. A. developers B. users C. applicants D. sellers
52. A. discovered B. downloaded C. stored D. wanted
53. A. permission B. mission C. freedom D. agreement
54. A. devoted B. conscious C. connected D. independent
55. A. preventing B. causing C. suffering D. leading
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。
Yangge is a type of folk dance 56 originated in the northern regions of China. It is very popular especially among the older generation, as they will 57 (ready) join a yangge dance even when the performance is happening.
The dance is different from other Chinese dances in many ways. For instance, it promotes a sense of 58 (happy), because it is supposed 59 (celebrate) happy occasions, as opposed to classical Chinese dancing, which requires an air of serious, gradual movements.
It is said that the origins of this 60 (wonder) dance are from the Han Dynasty in northern China, 61 it reached its peak during the Qing Dynasty. During this time, it was no longer a dance 62 (perform) during harvests, but it extended to all festival celebrations.
The dance has four regional varieties. Each variety 63 (have) its unique characters and they are quite easy to tell apart. But they share the common three parts: the dancers, the music band, and the leader. Yangge was always 64 essential part of daily Chinese life that adapted to the times it was in. Yangge has made it into a well-preserved aspect of the culture that still holds strong to this day, even 65 (become) a part of required courses for Chinese dance students to learn.
第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
假如你是李华, 你校新开设了一门太极拳 (tai chi) 选修课, 你想邀请你班的交换生Jack和你一起报名参加, 请写封邮件向他推荐这门课程, 内容包括:
1. 推荐理由;
2. 课程简介;
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。
Dear Jack, Yours, Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料, 根据所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After dinner, Mrs Quimby told the family that Grandma had sent in a lot of pumpkins for jack-o’-lanterns (空心南瓜灯) for the neighborhood children. There was one in the basement waiting to be carved, she added. Hearing that, Eva sprang to her feet and rushed down to bring it up.
"Let’s make it smile like last year," exclaimed Eva.
"Hmm. Let’s see." Mr Quimby studied the pumpkin, turning it to find the best side for the face. With a pencil, he drew a nose-shaped nose. Then the mouth turned up on both sides. "Smiling!" Eva clapped her hands.
Mr Quimby nodded with a smile, cut a circle around the top of the pumpkin and lifted it off for a lid. Without being asked, Eva found a big spoon for scooping (用勺挖) out the seeds. Picky-picky, the Quimbys’ old cat, came into the kitchen to see if something had been put in his dish. When he found that there wasn’t any, he smelled the pumpkin and walked out angrily.
Mr Quimby began to whistle as he carved with skill and care, first a mouthful of teeth, each one neat and square, then eyes and eyebrows. He was working on two ears shaped like question marks when Mrs Quimby announced it was bedtime for Eva. Unwillingly, Eva ran, took a shower and quickly returned. Mr Quimby had just carved a few C-shaped hairs around the hole in the top of the pumpkin. He reached inside and dug a candle holder in the bottom.
"There," he said, putting down his knife. "A work of art." Mrs Quimby found a short candle, put it in the pumpkin, lit it and set the lid in place. Eva turned off the light. The jack-o’-lantern was smiling and shining softly. "Wow!" Eva threw her arms around her father before going to bed with great satisfaction.
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。
In the middle of the night Eva awoke to a noise. On the table their jack-o’-lantern no longer had a whole face.
聊城市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
(说明: 本题共20小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
1-5 CACAB 6-10 BCBCB 11-15 BACBC 16-20 ACABA
第二部分 阅读
(说明: 本题共20小题, 每小题2.5分, 满分50分)
21-25 CADCD 26-30 ABDCB 31-35 CDABB 36-40 FDBEA
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
(说明: 本题共15小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分)
41-45 ADBDA 46-50 CBDCC 51-55 ADBCA
第二节
(说明: 本题共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
56. that/which 57. readily 59. to celebrate 58. happiness 60. wonderful
61. and 62. performed/performance 63. has 64. an 65. becoming
第四部分 写作
第一节
(说明: 本题满分 15 分)
One possible version:
Dear Jack,
I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to recommend a new elective course that our school has recently introduced --- tai chi.
Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art that has been practiced for centuries. It is not only a form of self-defense but also a gentle exercise that can help improve one’s balance, flexibility, and overall well-being. Moreover, tai chi can help reduce stress and anxiety.
The tai chi course at our school is designed for beginners, so you don’t need to have any prior experience. In the class, you will learn the basic movements and principles of tai chi. The course also includes some gentle warm-up exercises to help you relax and focus.
If you’re interested in this course, please let me know. I can send you more details. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
(说明: 本题满分 25 分)
One possible version:
In the middle of the night Eva awoke to a noise. Nervous, she listened hard. There it was again, a sudden crash. And then just. silence. Then again in the kitchen, something was moving. The darkness and the noise made Eva too scared to move. She sat up in bed, screaming, "Daddy!" Within seconds, Mr Quimby rushed in, asking what was the matter. Pointing to the kitchen, Eva told her father something was moving there. Mr Quimby smiled and comforted her calmly. Then they went to have a look together.
On the table their jack-o’-lantern no longer had a whole face. Part of its forehead and one eye were gone. Picky-picky was sitting under the kitchen table. "Bad cat! Bad cat!" shouted Eva, angrily stamping her bare foot on the floor. The old cat ran out of the kitchen. Mr Quimby laughed gently, "Maybe he is starving." He put his arms around Eva, who burst into tears, and said, "Don’t worry. We can get another pumpkin and make another cool jack-o’-lantern."
附: 听力原文
Text 1
M: I’m looking to buy a car for my son. Do you have anything suitable for a new driver
W: We have this red car over here, or this new electric one in sky blue.
M: Do you have anything in green It’s his favorite color.
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M: You are quite good at playing football, but you need to shoot more. I guess that’s because you learned to play basketball and baseball before.
W: I know. My shooting really needs to be improved. I’m good at running with the ball across the field, though…
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M: Hello, Mrs. Green. I was hoping to get a few more days to finish my school project.
W: Of course, Sam. Your mom called and explained your father was in hospital. You can have an extra week.
M: Thank you.
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M: Mrs. Brown, I’ve finished creating the characters. Can I start drawing the house I want the prince and princess to live in a big house .
W: Sure, Jim. You can draw anything you want. Do you need more colored pencils
Text 5
M: That was such a waste of time. This film is very popular. We should have bought tickets a day in advance, like I told you at first.
W: Well, it was worth a try. What are you so angry about We can always go next week.
Text 6
M: Have you had a chance to check out the new gym next to our office
W: Not yet. I’ ve been working on this marketing presentation these days. Have you
M: Yes, and I joined it last week. I think it’s more like a dancing studio, It offers a variety of dance classes.
W: Oh, no. I’m not one for dance.
M: But it also has lots of exercise machines.
W: That’s good.
M: And a swimming pool, too. I read that swimming burns more fat than running or cycling, so I swim four times a week now.
Text 7
M: How did the job interview go
W: It could not have gone much worse, to be honest.
M: Oh dear. What happened
W: First I went to the wrong office, so I was late for the actual interview.
M: That’s not a great start.
w: Then I was anxious when I sat down and my mouth was dry, but they didn’t offer me any water.
M: That’s unusual. Didn’t you have a water bottle with you
W: Yes. but I didn’t want to search’ my bag to find it.
M; What about the questions
W: I don’t think I answered them well. I can safely say I’m not getting that job.
Text 8
W: Leo, do you have a minute
M: Sure, what can I do to help
W: Can you tell me how to manage money wisely
M: Of course, but you should probably speak to Nova. She’s the one who works at the bank.
W: I know, but you seem to be very good at saving. I just wonder how you do it.
M: I put 80% of my income into a savings account where I cannot easily take the money out.
W: Is that so you are less likely to spend it
M: Exactly. I only spend the rest of it.
W: Does your savings account pay interest
M: Yes, it pays 4%.
W: Isn’t that dangerous
M: I’m not a risk taker. So my money is pretty safe.
Text 9
M: Hey, Julie, Did I see you in the travel agency yesterday
W: The one on High Street Yes, I was booking a holiday there.
M: Don’t you just book them online
W: No. My sister, Amelia, works as a travel agent, so I like to give her business if I can.
M: That’s nice of you. So where are you going
W: I’m going to Thailand for 10 days.
M: I’ve always wanted to go there. The beaches look so perfect.
W: I know, Our hotel is right next to a beach. The water is so clear. I’m going to swim in the ocean every day.
M: Are you traveling alone again
W: No, my husband will go with me this time. You know I need someone to be with me when I take a plane.
M: Ah. I see, you have a fear of flying.
W: The flight takes nearly 8 hours, so I hope it’s worth it.
M: It will be. Don’t worry. I’ ll look after your cats while you’ re gone.
W: That’s very kind of you, Paul.
Text 10
W: Dear former students of Neptune High School, as it is going to be the 20th anniversary of Neptune High School, we’re inviting all of our former students back. Our school has changed a lot, so in the morning, please feel free to tour around the school. Then, we would like you to discuss your lives with our current students who are about to graduate this July. You can talk about what you did after high school, whether you went on to further education, and what jobs you have now. So, if you’ re interested in sharing your experience with them, please join the lectures in the afternoon. In the evening, we will have a dance party with lots of food and drinks. This year, we will also have music provided by the band Saturn. Two of the band’s founding members, Aaron Green and Max White, graduated from our school! So if you are a fan of their music, bring a notebook-for them to sign. Our anniversary ceremony will be held on the 15th of June, so please let us know if you are attending by the 31st of May.
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