四川省成都重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案 无听力音频 含听力原文）

成都石室中学 2023-2024 学年度上期高 2026 届半期考试英语试卷
试卷说明：
英语考试时间共 120 分钟，满分 150 分。英语试题卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）。考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
第 I 卷（95 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题，每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 should the man pay in total
A. $100. B. $110. C. $115.
When does the conversation take place
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.
Where will the speakers have their picnic
On a rock. B. On the grass. C. In a boat.
Why does the girl talk with the man
To send an invitation. B. To seek for help. C. To ask for permission.
What are the speakers talking about
The woman’s family. B. A trip. C. A picture.
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。
What does the woman want the man to do
Show the new students around.
Work part-time after class.
Attend a Students’ Union meeting.
Who will probably get in touch with the man later
Betty. B. Ken. C. Ruth.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What happened to the man
He got hurt. B. He lost his car. C. He had an accident.
What is the man going to do
Go for a business trip. B. Tell his father the truth. C. Visit some friends.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
Colleagues.
Husband and wife.
Interviewer and interviewee.
Why does the woman want to change her present job
It’s difficult.
It offers a low pay.
It requires long working time.
What will the woman do next
Go home. B. Leave for work. C. Buy some bread.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
Why did some kids feel unhappy at first
They didn’t get used to the new environment.
They weren’t willing to take the trip.
They thought the trip would be boring.
How did the children feel about the guide
Bored. B. Satisfied. C. Disappointed.
What was the children’s favourite activity
Sailing. B. Horse-riding. C. Barbecuing.
What is said about the children
They had known each other before.
They wanted to get together again.
They were all homesick at first.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What do we know about the baby
It was kidnapped. B. It escaped. C. It had a rare disease.
What do we learn about “free milk” programme
It has been canceled.
It is going quite well at the moment.
It offered all students milk from primary school to high school.
What will a sale be held for
Selling some milk.
Learning some skills.
Raising money for a library.
What will tomorrow’s weather be like
It will be sunny.
It will be wet and hot.
The pollution will be light.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
CES is produced by the Consumer Technology Association known as the place where many companies launch their latest technology offerings. Here is a look at some of the top products presented at CES 2023.
All-in-one communication
Technology company Anker announced the launch of an “all-in-one” device designed to improve communications for employees working from home. The Anker Work B600 sits on top of the computer display like a traditional webcam. But it combines several elements of communication into one device that includes a camera, speaker, microphone and a light.
AirSelfie camera
Electronics maker AirSelfie launched its latest self-flying camera designed to take “selfie” pictures. The new device, called Air Pix, is a small, light camera that flies through the air and captures high-quality photographs and video. Air Pix can fly, frame and take pictures all by itself before landing back on the user’s hand.
Labrador’s assistive robot
Robot maker Labrador announced its Retriever robot designed to hold things and, as its name suggests, also retrieve(恢复) things. The robot can be controlled by voice commands or from an app on a phone. It can also be programmed based on an exact map of a user’s home. The Retriever is designed “to serve as an extra pair of hands and lighten the load of everyday tasks in the home ”.
Self-driving tractor
American-based farm equipment manufacturer John Deere presented a fully self-driving tractor equipped with six different cameras and a series of sensors to guide the tractor through the fields. Farmers can control the vehicle and see the tractor’s progress in real-time through a mobile device which is to help farmers do more work with less equipment and people.
The company noted that such machines can help improve farming methods as the world’s population grows and food demand is expected to rise 50 percent by 2050.
Which operator’s product will teleworking staff be most interested in
Anker B. Airselfie C. Labrador D. John Deere
What kind of product can effectively help the elderly with mobility difficulties
The “all-in-one” device . B. Self-flying camera.
C. Retriever robot D. The fully self-driving tractor.
What impact will self-driving tractors have on agriculture in the future
Improving products quality B. Promoting agricultural reform.
C. Increasing agricultural investment. D. Reducing the environmental pollution.
B
When I was a boy we used to live across the road from a big hill with huge oak trees growing out of it. When winter arrived, thick, heavy snow would fall, and my two brothers would grab their sleds (雪橇) heading over to the hill for a day of fun. I remember watching them with envy because I was still too small to go sledding. Finally, one winter I was considered big enough and joined my brothers as they carried their sleds up the long hill and prepared to ride down it.
The first few trips I rode with one of my brothers and had the time of my life. It was so exhilarating when the wind whipped across my face as I flew down the hillside on the wooden sled. Near the end of the day I was overjoyed too when my oldest brother decided to let me try riding the sled all by myself. I climbed on it full of excitement and lay on my stomach. Then with one big push my brother sent me down the snowy hillside. I was doing pretty well too until I hit an old stump hidden by the snow and went off course, straight towards one of those big oak trees. My heart pounded in my chest and I could hear myself screaming. At the last possible second I rolled off and the sled crashed into the tree. I could hear my brothers running down the hill yelling, “You have to steer (操控)! You have to steer!”
Sadly, that wasn’t the last time I failed to steer when some obstacle knocked me off course in my life. Many times problems, troubles, and my own failures have sent me crashing into the trees of anger, frustration, and despair. I am still learning that life isn’t always safe sledding. I am still learning that it is up to me to steer myself back to love, back to kindness, and back to goodness.
Life is a trip, but no one ever said it was a smooth ride. Steer well then. Steer straight. Steer your soul towards the light and the love we are all meant for.
What do we know about the author when he was very young
He lived on a big hill with huge oak trees on it.
He was frightened to go sledding with his brothers.
He longed to go sledding with his brothers.
He carried his brothers’ sleds as they went sledding.
Which of the following can replace the underlined word “exhilarating” in Paragraph 2
Delightful. B. Terrifying. C. Ordinary. D. Violent.
Why did the author fall off his sled
Because his sled crashed in an oak tree. B. Because he lost control of his sled.
C. Because his brother pushed it so hard. D. Because the hillside was snowy.
What can be a suitable title for the text
A Life out of Control. B. A Life with Courage and Determination.
C. A Life in My Hands. D. A Life of Coincidences.
C
Contrary to popular opinion, the scientific pursuit for knowledge is not a predictable and well- defined process. To make new discoveries, researchers need the freedom to be creative, fail, and learn by chance. There is the romantic idea of the scientist who has an Eureka moment (顿悟时刻) and suddenly arrives at new insights. Another impression is that research only involves formal steps. Neither of those ideas is correct.
“Science and art are two different ways to make something comprehensible or imaginable”, says Biochemistry Professor Dolf Weijers. “ From the outside, the research process looks very formal and the artistic process looks somewhat messy. But the scientific process can also unfold in an unpredictable way. Creative and associative thinking is very important for scientists to gain insight and make connections.”
There is an intersection between science and art. This is why Wageningen scientists look to artists for inspiration and exchange ideas about how to amplify creative freedom. Weijers and his colleague Joris Sprakel, together with other scientists and artists, have designed a plan to learn from each other and to exchange ideas. One example is the recent and special project in which they measured the forces that act on plant cells. A molecular ( 分 子 ) sensor was used to visualise the different forces. They revealed the results in colourful images, each representing a different force.
What science and art also have in common is that they are topics of discussion in society. There are people who say that they do not value art and people who mistrust science. “It often creates the wrong impression because only the results of scientific studies are presented, and people do not have any insight into the artistic process leading to discovery. As a scientist you are criticised if you say that something is different a few years later. Then you are viewed as unreliable. But what is often poorly understood is that there are no final results in science, ” says Weijers.
What is the first paragraph mainly about
The purpose of science research. B. The views on science research.
C. The attitude to science research. D. The hardship of science research.
What can we know from Weijers’s view
The research process and the artistic process are totally different.
The scientific process always unfolds in an unpredictable way.
Scientists should have creative and associative thinking. D The artistic process is too messy to be used in research.
What does the underlined word “amplify” mean in the third paragraph
Detect. B. Abandon. C. Imply. D. Increase.
Why does the author mention Weijers’s research on plant cells
To display the beauty of colourful images.
To stress the importance of thinking freely.
To present the findings of his recent project.
To show the connection between science and art.
D
Nine out of every ten humans are right-handed, an imbalance that researchers for decades have attempted to explain, without definitive success.
One of the ideas considered is the fighting hypothesis (假说), which suggests that left-handedness provides an advantage in fight, although with an overall hit to physical health that keeps lefties rare in the population. Indeed, males-who historically have competed most strongly for resources and mates
- are left-handed at slightly higher rates than females. Moreover, studies suggest that lefties tend to
outperform right-handed people in fighting sports as well as in some ball games that require hand-eye coordination like tennis, baseball, and volleyball.
However, a big problem with the fighting hypothesis is that its predicted health disadvantage hasn’t been proven in large studies. On the whole, left-handed people don’t seem to suffer from more health problems than right-handed people, nor do they live shorter lives.
Noticing this, three scientists coming from Sweden and the UK proposed an update to the hypothesis. In an article published in the journal Symmetry, they say that right-handed humans actually had a greater fighting advantage over much of our species’ history, which is why they’ve become far more numerous.
According to the researchers, it has something to do with the position of the heart and the idea that humans did most of their fighting with handheld, pointy weapons for much of our species’ existence.
About three-quarters of the heart is situated in the left hemithorax (左胸腔), making the left side of the chest an easy target for a mortal blow. The researchers note that when humans battle with stabbing weapons, the hand used to hold the weapon determines which area of the chest is exposed to an enemy. A left-handed grasp will rotate the left side of the chest to the right, and thus most of the heart toward an enemy, while a right-handed grip will rotate it away. Generally, this means that right- handed humans might be more protected from a deadly strike.
But it should be noted that this new explanation for the predominance of right-handed people is still very much a hypothesis, and yet unproven.
Why are most people right-handed according to the previous hypothesis
Because right-handedness has an advantage in the fight.
Because lefties tend to underperform in the competition.
Because left-handedness poses a threat to the overall health.
Because lefties historically competed strongly for resources and mates.
What can we infer from the passage
Right-handed people have a higher risk of developing health problems.
The researchers have confirmed why most people are right-handed.
It’s still under research why most people are right-handed.
The position of our heart decides we are right-handed.
What will the left-handed grasping weapon possibly lead to
It will protect humans from a deadly strike.
It will expose most of the heart to an enemy.
It will turn the right side of the chest to the left.
It will make the upper chest a target for a mortal blow.
What is the author’s attitude to the updated fighting hypothesis
Objective. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Doubtful.
第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。请将答案写在答题卷上。
How to Study for a Test or Final
The end of the term is drawing near, and that means final exams are on the way. 36 The most important thing you can do is give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Then follow this plan：
Start Early
Gather all the material you’ve received during the term. Read through your class notes twice.
Some things will sound familiar and some things will sound unfamiliar. That's normal.
Establish a Study Group or Partner.
Schedule at least one meeting time with a study partner or study group. If you can’t completely get together, then exchange email addresses. 37
Use Old Tests
Collect your old exams from the year ( or semester) and make a photocopy of each one. Write out the test answers and copy each one again.
38
To get the best results, you should make several copies of each old exam and keep taking the tests until you score perfectly on each one.
Build up Your Class Notes.
Organize your notes by date and make note of any missing dates/pages. Get together with a study partner or group to compare notes and fill in any missing material. 39 Everybody zones out once in a while. After you organize your new set of notes, underline any key words, formulas, themes, and concepts. Make yourself a new practice test with fill-in sentences and term definitions. Print out several tests and practice several times. 40 Then exchange.
Make Use of Old Assignments.
Gather some old assignments and redo the exercises. Review the exercises until you can answer every question easily.
Instant messages will work well, too.
Have a set of practice tests.
How can you give yourself a chance to improve your scores
You might find one that makes something clear for the first time.
Ask the members of your study group to make practice tests as well.
Don’t be too surprised if you missed key information from the lectures.
Have your friend or study partner raise questions and compare them.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In life, we will succeed and fail often for reasons that are entirely out of our 41 . We can work harder than anyone else in the office and still not be 42 . We can be incredibly nice and love
someone deeply, and they may not love us 43 .
The bottom line is that life is not 44 .
That is a bitter 45 to swallow for many of us. As a result, some people 46 after being hit by even one unfair blow from life. But if we let life’s unfairness 47 us, we will never receive the beautiful blessings that life has 48 for us.
My first 49 marriage felt very unfair to me. No matter how hard I had tried to be a good wife, I could not make the relationship 50 . I could have been 51 by that experience. But I believed that I could be 52 married one day 53 I always wanted to experience traditional family life. And then, I met this kind, thoughtful, generous man.
When we are faced with life’s seeming unfairness, we have to let go of the outcome that we have been 54 and keep trying, and doing the right thing. 55 that life is neither fair nor straightforward. And by knowing that if we remain confident, we can drive our unfair experiences away and use them for our benefit.
41. A. reach B. control C. date D. order
42. A. promoted B. paid C. pleased D. proved
43. A. more B. back C. enough D. unconditionally
44. A. easy B. smooth C. fair D. ideal
45. A. feeling B. word C. fact D. pill
46. A. died down B. looked down C. shut down D. settled down
47. A. confuse B. manage C. betray D. defeat
48. A. in charge B. in return C. in place D. in store
49. A. arranged B. failed C. happy D. trial
50. A. work B. start C. end D. worsen
51. A. teased B. discouraged C. hurt D. shocked
52. A. proudly B. casually C. happily D. shortly
53. A. unless B. while C. because D. though
54. A. achieving B. affecting C. expecting D. declining
55. A. Accept B. Assume C. Fancy D. Consider
第Ⅱ卷（55 分）
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 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。
How Learning Habits Influence Learning Results
It’s useful and necessary to discuss learning habits. There is a famous saying “Good habits lead to good endings”, which shows the 56 (important) of habits.
“An apple a day keeps a doctor 57 ” also shows how a healthy everyday habit helps .58 (build) up our body. Thus, good learning habits can help us gain great learning results, 59 (include) high scores and abundant (丰富的) knowledge. At first, learning habits form our ways of thinking and attitudes to the content of our learning. 60 ( obvious), a good
habit can help us to speed up to reach our destinations. As we can see, developing a good habit is so important .61 I would like to introduce one kind of good learning habits — keep a learning diary every day. We can start the habit by 62 (write) learning summaries and remember to record something 63 (impress) and meaningful. Keep in mind that we can gain this good learning habit, from 64 we can benefit a lot.
What’s more, I find out that I still have some bad learning habits as well. I can only concentrate on reading for a short time and I will conquer this problem by spending more effort .65 . concentration practice in future.
I believe that through my efforts, I can gain good learning results by having good habits.
第三节 单词填空（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
（一）选择正确单词填入句子。
assistance barrier estimate attempt roughly
consistently heritage commercial reward facilitate
The new airport will the development of tourism, making it more convenient for passengers.
He couldn’t speak English, so he was having a hard time in America because of the language
.
The owner of the lost diamond will anyone who can find it with 1000 yuan.
Developing a wine-filled chocolate is Moutai’s third to get closer to young consumers.
Traditional festivals play an important part in Chinese cultural .
speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject.
It would be a good idea for visitors to wander around Chunxi Road, as it is the
center of our city and is worth a visit.
（二）根据首字母填出正确单词
This job calls for good team spirit, the ability to work under pressure and a strong sense of r .
You owe him an a for the emotional injury you have caused him.
Thanks to advances in technology, how we make friends and communicate with them has changed s .
It’s understandable that we have some a about the examination. If necessary, share it with your parents, teachers or close friends.
A large number of buildings were d in the big earthquake.
With his attention c on his work, he didn’t notice me entering his study.
We need to keep in mind that it’s better to p than to cure diseases.
Early to bed and early to rise is b to a man’s health.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 25 分） 第一节 任务型阅读 （满分 10 分）
阅读下面的短文，请根据文本回答下面的问题。
It was a cold December, and things were tough. Mum had a hard time raising us kids on her own in our small community. We relied on social assistance to keep us clothed, and although our clothes were secondhand, we thought they were beautiful.
Looking back, I realized what Mum went through sending us kids to school. Every morning she would tuck(塞) a new piece of cardboard in our shoes because our soles(鞋底) were worn out. When we got home, Mum would have French toast ready for us. Our rent was $100 a month, but Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would move out right after Christmas on the first of January.
The holidays were fast approaching, and we were entitled to(有资格获得) $100 for Christmas from social services. It was four days before Christmas. Mum said that instead of buying food, she was going to use the money to pay our back rent. That way we’d have a roof over our heads for a little while longer. Then she told us that there would be no Christmas gifts.
What Mom didn’t know was that I had been selling Christmas trees, sweeping snow and doing part-time jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of boots—boots that weren’t patched(缝补); boots with no cardboard in it. I knew exactly which boots I wanted. They were ten-inch, Top-Genuine, Pierre Paris boots, and they cost $23.
The big day for getting my boots came on Christmas Eve afternoon. I was very excited as I hurried up the shopping center for it. On the way, I noticed a grocery store(杂货店).
What difficult situation was the author caught in (3 points)
What would the author do finally (3 points)
What lesson has the author learnt from the experience (4 points)
第二节 书面表达（满分 15 分）
假设你是李华, 最近你校在高一年级举行了以“How to communicate with our parents”为主题的英文作文征文比赛，请你根据以下要点用英语写一篇应征作文。
沟通的必要性
具体建议（三条）
注意：1.词数 80 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
How to communicate with our parents
成都石室中学 2023-2024 学年度上期高 2026 届半期考试英语参考答案
第一部分 听力 1-5 BAACC 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 BCABC 16-20 BABCA
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节 阅读理解 21-23 ACB 24-27 CABC 28-31 BCDD 32-35 CCBA
第二节 七选五
36-40 CABFE
第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完型填空
41-45 BABCD 46-50 CDDBA 51-55 BCCCA
第二节 语法填空
56. importance 57.away 58. (to) build 59.including 60. Obviously 61.that 62. writing 63.impressive 64.which 65.on
第三节 单词填空
66. facilitate 67. barrier 68. reward 69. attempt 70. heritage
71. Roughly 72. commercial 73. responsibility 74. apology 75.significantly
76. anxiety 77. destroyed 78. concentrated 79. prevent 80. beneficial
第四部分 写作
第一节 任务型阅读
What difficult situation was the author caught in (key words)
The family was poor and had no money for Christmas, and the author wanted to buy boots with the money he secretly made.
What would the author do finally (key words)
The author would step into the grocery store, buy ham, oranges and even some dazzling Christmas decorations. He or she would spend every dime of hard-earned money and go back home.
What lesson has the author learnt from the experience (4 points) The responsibility and satisfaction for the whole family.
第二节 书面表达（参考范文）
Recently, a composition competition themed “how to communicate with parents” has been held among students of Grade One in our school.
As far as I am concerned, it is of great necessity for both parents and children to have good communication, due to the fact that nowadays the most popular structure of Chinese families consists of only parents and children. Therefore, fruitful communication between different generations can ensure a more harmonious family life.
As for how to communicate well with our parents, here are three approaches which we can adopt. To begin with, listen with great patience when communicating with parents. You will benefit a lot from being a good listener. In addition, conflicts will inevitably arise during the communication process. Remember to stay open minded and welcome any form of disagreement. Last but not the least, always put yourself in your parents’ shoes, and try to be a little bit more understanding although sometimes they may make mistakes.
Good communication is not something one-sided. Therefore, equal efforts should be made by both parents and children.
听力原文
Text 1
M: A single room with a bath is $100. Does the price of the room include the service charge W: No, sir. There is a 10% service charge.
M: OK. Here you are. Text 2
W: Oh, no! It’s 6 o’clock now. I haven’t finished these exercises yet.
M: Don’t worry. That clock is 30 minutes fast. You still have time to do them. Text 3
W: Dad, we can sit on the grass for our picnic.
M: It’s too wet. How about on that rock by the tree
W: Yeah, OK. But can we go in the boat before we have the picnic M: Come on then.
Text 4
W: Dad, it’s Julia’s birthday today. M: Oh, is she having a party
W: Yes. And she’s invited me to spend the night at her place. Is that all right, Dad M: OK. Just call me when you want me to pick you up.
Text 5
W: Are the two boys your brothers
M: Well, just this one is. The other is my cousin.
W: The scenery on it is fantastic. Where did you take it M: We took it when we had a trip to the Niagara Falls. Text 6
M: Hi, Ruth! What’s up
W: Well, the Students’ Union needs a couple of volunteers to show the new students around next week. Would you be able to help out
M: That depends on the days you had in mind.
W: What about Saturday Most of the new students will probably arrive on the weekend.
M: Sorry, I have to work all day on Saturday. How about Thursday and Friday I’ve got both mornings free.
W: I don’t have the timetable on me. Ken and Betty both have got it. I’ll tell Ken to get in touch with you later today.
Text 7
M: Hello Uh, I’m a first-time caller. My problem is that my father went away on a business trip, and I borrowed his new car, but I had an accident. I was not hurt but the car was broken.
W: Where is your mother
M: She is away, visiting some friends. W: All right. Go on.
M: Well, I told my father the car was lost... someone had stolen it.
W: Oh! You should have told your father the truth. He would understand about a car accident, and he would be glad you weren’t hurt.
M: I’m not too sure about that.
W: Give it a try, young man, because the truth is always better than a lie. M: OK. I think you’re right.
Text 8
M: How are things tonight, Jane
W: Very quiet. I’ll be ready to go home now. So, how do you like working at night M: It’s fine. After three months without a job, any work is OK with me.
W: I know what you mean. You must be glad to have a job again. M: You’d better believe it. How long have you worked here
W: Not very long. I was hired right before Christmas last year. The job’s not difficult, but I’d like to find something better. It’s hard to make ends meet on this salary.
M: I know. I’ve got two kids and I’m in debt. Luckily, my wife works too. The bad thing is she leaves for work right after I get home.
W: Oh, that reminds me. My husband asked me to get some bread at the store. I’d better go now.
They close at midnight.
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W: Did the children enjoy the holiday camp or were they all homesick
M: Well, I must admit some of the younger kids were a little bit unhappy because they’d never been away on their own before and didn’t know some of the other kids. But soon they recovered. By the last day they didn’t want to go home because they were having such a great time.
W: What sort of things did you do with them
M: Well, there were some trips, including a visit to Hardwick Castle. That was what we did on the first day. I think they were expecting it to be rather boring, especially when they heard they were having a guided tour. But they were wrong — the guide was very interesting. He told them some interesting stories and really made the history of the castle come alive.
W: I can imagine — what sort of sports activities did they do
M: Sailing, climbing, horse-riding and the like. And on the last day we had a barbecue, which was their favourite. The kids enjoyed it very much. They all promised to come and get together again next year.
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W: Good evening, everyone. My name is Joan Li and this is the ten o’clock news. Here are tonight’s top stories. A baby boy was kidnapped from a hospital just hours after being born. Now the baby has been found safe and well in a village house. Two men and a young woman have been arrested and are being questioned by police. Another piece of news. The government’s “free milk” programme for local primary school children has been extremely successful so far. According to a government spokesperson, the programme will help young boys and girls develop stronger bones. Something more. A sale will take place this Tuesday at Guangming Primary School in order to raise funds for a new library. Some of the old donated computers will be sold at discount prices at the sale. A new restaurant has been opened in downtown. Now for tomorrow’s weather. It should be bright and sunny all day. The temperature is expected to reach 36 degrees so it will be extremely hot. The air pollution will be serious as well. I’ll be back with more details after the break.