哈师大青冈实验中学2023—2024学年度12月份考试
高三学年英语试卷
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. Where did the woman probably go on vacation
A. In a town. B. In the mountains. C. On some beaches.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Put on safety equipment. B. Ride her bike more slowly. C. Drive to another park.
3. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Visit the woman’s mother. B. Learn to cook noodles. C. Go to a restaurant.
4. Why does the woman apologize to the man
A. She lost his bags. B. She ran into him. C. She forgot his name.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to treat others. B. How to support a family. C. How to find a great job.
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. How does the woman suggest the man travel
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
7. Why will the man go to the city center
A. To find a job. B. To take a class. C. To meet his friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In the man’s house. B. In a clothing store. C. In a design company.
9. What does the woman say about her business
A. It focuses on personal needs.
B. It only provides formal clothing.
C. It attracts mainly young customers.
10. When will the wedding take place
A. In one week. B. In four weeks. C. In one year.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man
A. A manager. B. A secretary. C. An interviewee.
12. Which line of business is the company in
A. Clothing. B. Education. C. Electronics.
13. How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience
A. It might be an issue. B. It won’t be a problem. C. She needs more information.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister
A. Because his sister doesn’t invite her.
B. Because she’s never met his sister before.
C. Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers.
15. What does the man offer to do for the woman first
A. Introduce her to others.
B. Prepare some food for her.
C. Show her around the room.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the man give the speech for
A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s hard work.
19. What will the listeners receive today
A. More vacation days. B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
20. What is the speaker most proud of
A. The teamwork of the employees.
B. The development of their product.
C. The performance of the team.
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、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上相应位置将该项涂黑。
A
Top Chinese Restaurants in the Greater Seattle Area
Xi’an Noodles
Biang biang noodles take their name from the satisfying sound you hear when chefs slap dough (面团) on the counter. The impact creates the specialty noodles of the northwest Chinese city of Xi’an. These chewy, hand-ripped noodles center in most dishes on the menu. Order them as a soup,or as a bowl tossed with spicy cumin (孜然) lamb or just some chili hot oil.
Friendship BBQ
The Northeastern-Chinese-style grilled baroque restaurant is actually the Seattle branch of a New York-based chain. Meats and seafood come coated in a cumin-forward seasoning with your choice of spice level. Don’t miss the side dishes, including the garlic eggplant, which is roasted until the flesh is covered with a garlic sauce. Despite its authentic taste, you’ll constantly be wowed by its cool new recipes. That’s probably what sets it apart in the Chinese food scene.
Dumpling Generation
As the name implies, baskets of steamed dumplings are the move here. The wrappers are hand-rolled—not too thin or thick—and the fillings are savory and juicy. Ifyou prefer a strong taste, get the dumplings that include Chinese chives (韭菜), which have large, flat leaves that aren’t afraid to announce their presence.
Imperial Garden
The dim sum menu contains all the favorites and any extras make great takeaway. But Imperial Garden’s star remains the Peking Roast Duck—shaved pieces of meat topped with long narrow pieces of shiny duck skin,served with steamed pancakes. While the restaurant uses white tablecloths and is spacious enough to accommodate large banquets, the vibe (氛围) isn’t formal.
21. What do Dumpling Generation and Xi’an Noodles have in common
A. Steamed foods. B. Handmade dishes.
C. Plain tastes. D. Northwestern origin.
22. If you plan to organize a grand family gathering, which is the most suitable place
A. Imperial Garden. B. Dumpling Generation.
C. Friendship BBQ. D. Xi’an Noodles.
23.How is Friendship BBQ different from other Chinese restaurants
A. It’s not locally owned. B.It has casual atmosphere .
C. It features roasted dishes. D. It has innovative spirit.
B
I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world.
Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism.
I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep.
We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.
Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.
Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other’s cultures.
24. How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan
A. Puzzled. B. Scared. C. Surprised. D. Disappointed.
25. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from paragraph 2
A. He had a knowledge of China. B. He was a western journalist.
C. He came to China several times. D. He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance.
26. What does paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul
A. They built bonds with people. B. They satisfied the locals’ curiosity.
C. They set off in high spirits. D. They honored the ancestors.
27. What is the main purpose of the writer’s writing the text
A. To suggest a new way of travel. B. To advocate protection of biodiversity.
C. To share and reflect on a journey. D. To introduce and promote Chinese culture.
C
Some people say they “never forget a face.” But what does that saying mean Is there really no limit to the number of faces a person can remember A new study from a group of researchers at the University of York in England has found that, on average, people can remember as many as 5,000 faces. They published their findings on facial recognition this month in the Proceedings of The Royal Society B, Biological Sciences.
Rob Jenkins works in the psychology department at the University of York. He said the researchers’ study centered on “the number of faces people actually know”. The study suggests our facial recognition abilities help us to deal with the many different faces we see on the screens, as well as those we know, like family and friends.
For the human study, people spent one hour writing down as many faces from their personal lives as possible. Some examples may include people they went to school with, people they work with and family members. Then, they wrote down famous faces they know, such as actors, politicians and other public people.
The results showed that the participants(参与者) knew between 1,000 and 10,000 faces. Jenkins said one explanation may be that some people have a natural ability for remembering faces. “There are differences in how much attention people pay to faces and how well they process the information,” he said. Jenkins also said it could be because of different social environments. Some people may have grown up in more populated places. So, they may have had more social contact throughout their lives.
The people in the study included 25 men and women students from two universities. They were between 18 and 61 years old. Researchers think age may be an interesting area for further research. Jenkins said it is possible that we gather more faces throughout our lifetime. But, he added, there also may be an age at which we start to find it harder to remember all of those faces.
28. What was the new study mainly about
A. How long people can remember faces. B. When people will forget faces.
C. Why people can deal with different faces. D. How many faces people can know.
29. What do we know about the participants in the study
A. They are good at recognizing faces.
B. They remember more famous people.
C. They have different social backgrounds.
D. They try their best to avoid social contact.
30. What can we learn about the last paragraph
A. We are sure to gather more faces as we age.
B. The future research may focus more on age.
C. The participants in the study are in their youth.
D. It may be harder to remember faces of different ages.
31. What is the text
A. An interview. B. A research report.
C. A character story. D. A scientific novel.
D
Away from the bright lights of the city, if you look up at the night sky you will see an ocean of bright stars. But in the illuminated concrete jungles we humans have built ourselves, it’s a different story.
This year, Earth Hour was observed on March 26. The annual tradition, started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 in Sydney, Australia, was created to raise awareness for climate change. Those celebrating turn off all their electrical appliances for one hour. It also draws attention to another serious problem that the world is currently facing — the threat of light pollution.
Light pollution happens when too much man-made light harms nature. Scientists have found that it is especially harmful to nocturnal animals. These creatures rely on the natural light cycle provided by the movement of the sun to help coordinate their sleep cycles. When this is disturbed by constant bright lights from man-made structures, it can seriously disorientate the animals and harm their physical health. “Wildlife species have evolved on this planet with biological rhythms — changing that has profound effects,” said Travis Longcore, a biogeographer with the Urban Wildlands Group in Los Angeles, US. A lack of darkness at night can also cause difficulties for animals in other ways.
Newly hatched (孵化) baby sea turtles rely on the brighter horizon over the ocean to guide them from the beach to the sea. However, with artificial lights next to the oceans, the small animals are easily led away from the right path. “Hatchlings are attracted to lights and crawl inland, or crawl aimlessly down the beach, sometimes until dawn, when predators or birds get them,” said Michael Salmon, a biologist at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.
Artificial light has caused a “drastic change” to the natural environment of animals, research scientist Christopher Kyba told the International Dark-Sky Association. “Predators use light to hunt, and prey (猎物) species use darkness as cover,” Kyba explained. If a predator has such an extra advantage in hunting its prey, this can lead to an imbalance in the ecosystem as the hunted species are no longer able to maintain their population when they become over-hunted.
32. Why was Earth Hour created
A. To raise awareness of air pollution.
B. To call on people to get closer to nature.
C. To draw public attention to environmental issues.
D. To reconsider the necessity of electrical devices.
33. How does light pollution affect nocturnal animals
A. It slows their growth.
B. It changes their sleep cycles.
C. It lessens their dependence on the sun.
D. It reduces their difficulties caused by darkness.
34. What trouble does artificial lighting cause baby sea turtles
A. It can prevent them from reaching the ocean.
B. It can affect their biological rhythms.
C. It makes them lose their way to the beach.
D. It exposes them to predators in the sea.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The argument over artificial lights.
B. Animals that benefit from artificial lights.
C. The impact of artificial lights on environment.
D. The dangers of an imbalance in the ecosystem.
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。
Dogs do not see the world in the same way that we do. They rely on their body language for communication. Read on to see the ways they SHOW their feelings and emotions through their actions and behaviors!
How They Bark
There are several reasons dogs bark. If it is loud and frequent, it might be something urgent. Perhaps they sense danger and want to let you know. 36 Loud barking can also mean that they are in pain. Make sure to pay attention to figure it out!
On Your Feet
37 It might be a little annoying, but your dogs mean well! This is their way to show their love and loyalty. They only want to be as close to you as possible. It is behavior that they got from their ancestors when they used to run as a pack.
Eye Movement
In certain ways, dogs are like humans. 38 They look at the ground when they feel tired or sad. Meanwhile, they open their eyes wide and look around when they are excited. A raised eyebrow might mean confusion. Make sure to take these all into account!
Barking At Nothing
Sometimes when our dogs are looking out the window and start barking, we notice there is nothing actually there for the dog to bark at, so why are they barking 39 Your house is their house, too, and they want any and all intruders (侵入者) to know that they are there.
40
If your dog refuses to eat when another dog or human is in the room with them, it is not because of any other reason except for the fact that they do not want to share their food with you. While humans likely don’t think about this because we don’t eat dog food, dogs don’t understand that!
A. Only Eating Alone
B. Using Their Tails
C. They tend to show emotions with their eyes as well.
D. Shorter and softer barks, meanwhile, mean that they want to play.
E. They could be doing this because they are protecting your house.
F. Dogs like to lie on your feet when you are eating dinner or watching TV.
G. They have been waiting for you to come back, and they cannot control their excitement.
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Many cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and ___41____ of consumer demands for environment friendly products have ___42____ the pollution problem. One ____43____ is that millions of tons of glass paper, plastic, and metal containers are produced, and these are difficult to get rid of.
____44____, today, more and more consumers are choosing “green” and demanding that the products they buy should be safe for the environment. ___45____ they buy a product, they ask questions like these: “Will this shampoo damage the environment ” “Can this metal container be ____46____ or can it only be used once ”
A recent study showed that two ____47____ five adults now consider the environmental safety of a product before they buy it. This means that companies must now change the ____48____ they make and sell their products to make sure that they are “green,” that is, friendly to the environment.
Only a few years ago, it was impossible to find green products in supermarkets, but now there are hundreds. Some supermarket products ____49____ labels to show that the product is green. Some companies emphasize that their products are clean and safe in their advertising and have made it their main selling ____50____.
The __51__ for a safer and cleaner environment is making companies rethink _52__ they do business. No longer will the public accept the old __53__ of “Buy it, use it, throw it away and forget it.” The public __54__ is still here, and companies are _55__ their act gradually.
41. A. part B. lack C. lots D. varieties
42. A. applied to B. contributed to C. exposed to D. devoted to
43. A. possibility B. chance C. result D. effect
44. A. Therefore B. Furthermore C. Similarly D. However
45. A. After B. Though C. Before D. Unless
46. A. reused B. safe C. friendly D. returned
47. A. of B. on C. from D. out of
48. A. rhyme B. way C. section D. branch
49. A. carry B. take C. include D. make
50. A. advantage B. technique C. point D. attraction
51. A. concern B. hope C. care D. plan
52. A. what B. how C. whether D. when
53. A. saying B. trust C. attitude D. fashion
54. A. pressure B. pleasure C. discussion D. interest
55. A. enlarging B. sharing C. cleaning D. improving
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。
The youth version of The Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》) successfully entered the stage of the Spring for Chinese Arts at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.
The Peony Pavilion, 56 cultural treasure of the world, was written by China’s Ming Dynasty playwright and writer Tang Xianzu, who is compared to William Shakespeare. And Kunqu Opera, 57 (combine) songs performed in the Suzhou dialect, graceful body movements, martial arts and dance, was 58 (origin) born in the region of Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. It was listed as one of the representative 59 (work) of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2001.
Kunqu Opera uses a seemingly endless 60 (vary) of gestures to express specific emotions and has distinguished itself by its rhythmic patterns. It also has a major impact 61 all the more recent forms of opera in China, such as Peking Opera.
62 excites the organizing committee is that The Peony Pavilion 63 (attract) a growing young audience since its first performance in Beijing. Up to now, Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 64 aim is to emphasize the inheritance, promotion, development and popularization of traditional Chinese culture and arts, has also held many exhibitions related to traditional drama, and established the Peking Opera inheritance class 65 (popularize) the traditional art to children.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 作文 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校国际部计划组织参观北京古代建筑博物馆活动。请你代表国际部通知同学们参加。内容包括：
1. 活动目的； 2. 注意事项； 3. 表达期待。
注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：北京古代建筑博物馆Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum
NOTICE
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________International Department
第二节 续写 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My name is Daniel. I was the new boy in the class. My father had been offered a better job in London, and our whole family had to move here. I was twelve and, having lost all my old friends, I felt shy and lonely at my new school. There were 33 students in my new class, and most people weren’t very interested in a shy new boy. Roy was one of the few people who were kind to me. He often invited me to join his particular group, and as a result, I started getting to know people. Roy and I became good friends. We trusted each other and we could talk about personal matters, things that were important to us.
Five years later, Roy and I are still in the same class. But just under a year ago, Roy’s father was knocked over by a car. He died a few days later. The family had to move to a much smaller house in order to manage financially. Roy, who had always been very close to his father, changed completely, becoming silent and moody. He had always been a clever, hard-working student but now he seemed to lose all interest in his work. I couldn’t stand seeing him like this, but I never got a chance to ask him. He just disappeared after school, returning in the morning looking tired. From time to time, he even fell asleep at his desk. Ms. Jones, our head teacher was worried about him as well. I decided to find out what was going on.
So, one day, having finished classes, I quickly put my books in my locker and grabbed my coat from the cloakroom (衣帽间). Roy was already on his way. I followed him. He moved fast along the towns streets. Having arrived at a small restaurant, he stopped. He turned around, looking sad and ashamed. Then he quickly swung the door open and ducked inside. I waited for a few moments, thinking what Roy was doing here.
注意：(1)续写词数应为150左右; (2)开头已给出。
Then I went in and saw him in a waiter’s uniform.
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I didn’t want to break my promise but I needed help from an adult.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________答案
一、听力答案：
1-5 BACBA 6 -10 CCBAB 11-15 CCBBA 16-20 AABCA
二、阅读理解;
21. B 22. A 23. D 24．C 25．A 26．A 27．C 28.D 29. C 30. B 31. B 3 2. C 33. B 34. C 35. D 36．D 37．F 38．C 39．E 40．A
三、完型填空
21. B 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
四、语法填空
56．a 57．combining 58．originally 59．works 60．variety 61．on 62．What 63．has attracted/has been attracting 64．whose 65．to popularize
五、作文
Notice
In order to enrich students’ after-school activities, our school will organize a tour of visiting Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum. This museum is famous all over the country for its unique antiques which can show you the abundance and greatness of Beijing ancient architecture. During your visit, a knowledgeable guide will provide you with some information about the most valuable cultural heritages in details. As scheduled, all the students of International Department are required to gather at 9 am on Sunday morning. In order to maintain the order, each class has to stand in line and takes turns to enter. Everyone must keep quiet during the visit. What calls for special attention is that no video or photo is allowed without permission.
International Department
六、读后续写
Then I went in and saw him in a waiter’s uniform. He was busy clearing a table. The moment he glanced at me, his cheeks flushed red with tears swimming in his eyes. He lowered his head and struggled to hide his embarrassment. “You are in financial difficulty, aren’t you ” I asked. Roy nodded in agreement and let out his secret -- he had to take on several part-time jobs after school so as to pay the heavy debt. “Will you keep it secret from others ” He begged. “Of course, I will.” I promised immediately but felt uneasy at the bottom of my heart.
I didn’t want to break my promise but I needed help from an adult. Finally, an idea occurred to me and I was determined to tell Ms. Jones about Roy’s situation. At my words, her jaw nearly dropped. “It’s really incredible! I need to give him a hand.” Before long, she secretly arranged a job for him at the school library, where he was paid a larger amount and had time to study. Roy doesn’t know that I told our teacher or that she helped. And I will never tell him. I’m just glad that my friend is happy again.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Hey, Bill. Did it feel great to travel somewhere warm
M: Oh, yes. I love New Year’s celebrations in the city, but visiting small island beaches was perfect.
W: That sounds great. I left town to go skiing — the weather in the mountains was so snowy and cold! (1)
Text 2
M: To ensure your safety, please wear protective equipment when riding bicycles in this park. (2)
W: You’re right. I’ll put on something to protect my head and knees.
Text 3
W: I miss the food in my hometown. My mom cooks noodles and dumplings very well.
M: There are some pretty good restaurants in Chinatown. Why don’t we try the dishes there
W: Good idea! I’ll book a table! Let’s go now! (3)
Text 4
W: Oh, my. I almost made you drop your bags! I didn’t see you turning the corner — I’m so sorry for crashing into you! (4)
M: That’s all right, Miss. Accidents happen. At least no one is hurt!
Text 5
W: Tim, never consider anyone as an enemy. Whether they’re your friends, family or even strangers, forgiving others is always better.
M: That’s a great lesson. I first learned this at my job. I learned never to hold things against co-workers.
W: Exactly! (5)
Text 6
M: This afternoon, I must get to Jacob’s house on 14th Street in the city center. (7) But I don’t want to drive in the rush hour.
W: Oh, it’s easy! Go to the 96th Street station and take the subway downtown. (6) You’ll arrive at the 14th Street station in 20 minutes. And you won’t even have to change to a bus.
M: That’s the new subway line.
W: Indeed. Was Jacob your friend from school (7)
M: Yes. (7) He was my classmate in high school. Now, he wants to tell me about his new job.
W: Cool. Have fun!
Text 7
M: Excuse me. I need formal clothing for an event. Can you help me select something (8)
W: Of course, sir. We have a wide range of clothing for you to choose from. (8)
M: OK. I’ve heard your clothing store is the best one in the neighborhood! (8)
W: We’ve been in business for only one year. (9) We can’t serve as many customers as large companies, but we care more about individual needs. (9)
M: Great. I’m invited to my younger brother’s wedding. (10) And I’ll be on stage at the party.
W: I see — this suit looks perfect. But it could take a week to make some changes to fit you.
M: That’s fine. They are going to have the wedding in a month, (10) so I’ll have plenty of time.
Text 8
M: Good morning, madam. I have an interview at 9:00 a.m. with Ms. Thompson. (11)
W: Oh, yes. She’s the hiring manager for our company. I’ll call you into her office when she comes back a few minutes later. For now, please wait in this seating area.
M: Great, thanks. By the way, is there any person like me interviewed for this position today (11)
W: Not really. Our company carefully chooses new staff members to interview. We look closely at their education and work history.
M: I only worked in clothing stores and restaurants when I was in college. This would be my first job after graduation and my first position at an electronics company. (12) Would this be an issue
W: Oh, no. We accept many recent graduates.(13) Unfortunately, the other secretaries and I can’t offer much more specific information on this subject.
M: I see. Thanks for your advice.
Text 9 (第17题为推断题)
M: Thanks for accepting the invitation to my sister’s birthday party, Melissa. (17)Would you like to go and wish her a happy birthday
W: Sure. But she might be surprised to see me since we’ve never met before. So, I feel slightly nervous about talking to her. (14)
M: Relax. She has heard a lot about you from me. She’s really looking forward to seeing you.
W: Oh, that’s so sweet.
M: Let me introduce you to everyone first. (15) Then I’ll show you around the room and we’ll get some food.
W: Great. So, could you introduce me to your sister first
M: Absolutely! She’s just over there with my dad. I know it’s a little crowded here and it might be hard to talk as the music is being played loudly. But don’t worry, everyone will love you!
W: I hope so.
M: Trust me. By far, the best thing about this party is the people here. Everyone is so nice and friendly! (16)
Text 10 (18为归纳总结)
May I have your attention, please I know it’s the end of the day, and everyone is eager to begin your holiday. But I want to give a short speech about the past year. Since the summer, we all have been focusing our efforts on the goal of creating three new products by Chinese New Year. Now, it’s just before Christmas, and we’ve already achieved this goal. So, as this office’s general manager, I’d like to congratulate you all first.
Second, I’ve communicated with the board members over the last few days, and we have decided that everyone will be going home with a holiday gift. I still remember the extra vacation days we got last year. But by the end of today, everyone will receive a significant holiday bonus. (19) It will be twice as much as last year. We all should be proud of our product development and sales figures. This extra payment is given for your excellent performance. But more than the money, (19) my greatest honor was watching everyone work well together as a team. (20)
