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盘锦市2023-2024学年高二上学期12月阶段联考
英语
本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What are the two speakers going to watch this evening
A．A football match. B．A concert. C．A movie.
2．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a zoo. B．In a drugstore. C．In a library.
3．When did the man take his suits to the dry cleaner’s
A．On Monday. B．On Friday. C．On Saturday.
4．What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Mother and son. C．Teacher and student.
5．What will Todd have to do alone
A．Pick up the clients. B．Go on a business trip. C．Give a presentation.
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．What does the woman think of the man’s idea at first
A．Lovely. B．Brave. C．Crazy.
7．What will the woman probably do
A．Buy some beans. B．Donate some money. C．Set up a charity.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How does the woman feel without Wi-Fi
A．Upset. B．Relaxed. C．Tired.
9．What does the man think of the woman
A．She’s stupid. B．She’s addicted. C．She’s hard-working.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．What’s a disadvantage of the woman’s new house
A．It is costly. B．It is too large. C．It is inconvenient.
11．What is the woman’s new house like
A．Old. B．Modern. C．Remote.
12．Where has the woman planted flowers
A．In the back of the house. B．In the front of the house. C．Around the house.
13．Which room will be added on
A．A dining room. B．A bathroom. C．A green room.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What helps Karl most to become successful
A．Hard work. B．Good training. C．A set schedule.
15．What does Karl usually do before the game day
A．He has good meals. B．He has a good rest. C．He does more training.
16．When does Karl get to the stadium on the game day
A．At about 8: 30 a. m. B．At about 9: 00 a. m. C．At about 9: 50 a. m.
17．Why do Karl’s team watch videos of past games
A．To avoid the mistakes they’ve made.
B．To relax themselves completely.
C．To know the opposing team.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．Who persuaded Armani to start his own design shop
A．His brother Sergio. B．A friend in Milan. C．A teacher in Verona.
19．What did Armani do in 1979
A．He created some perfumes.
B．He worked in a military hospital.
C．He started selling clothes in America.
20．What did Armani design
A．English sports clothing.
B．University team uniforms.
C．Italian uniforms for the World Cup.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Throughout history, great cities have risen and fallen. Some of them are seemingly lost in time—until artifacts（古物） are discovered that bring them back to life.
Teotihuacán
Located outside of Mexico City, Teotihuacán is thought to have been settled around 400 BC．By 400 AD, it was the most influential, powerful city in its region. Teotihuacán’s real treasure is its massive step pyramids. Much of the city’s history is still a mystery, but some believe that its decline came from changing climate conditions like long-term droughts.
Petra
This ancient city in southern Jordan flourished from the 4th century BC to 106 AD．It was an important place for spice and silk trade routes. It also had a complicatedly-designed water management system. Petra was occupied by Rome in 106 AD, and the trade route s soon shifted（转换）. Hundreds of years later, earthquakes damaged the water system and Petra was abandoned.
Pompeii
Endless tales have been told about the tragedy of Pompeii, which occurred on August 24, in the year 79 AD, when the volcano Vesuvius erupted. The entire town was swiftly covered in ash and soil. Everything was frozen in time. The site was unearthed in the 18th century, and the evidence found provided a great de tail of insight into daily living in this ancient Italian city.
Ctesiphon
Located about 20 miles outside of Baghdad, Ctesiphon was one of the greatest cities in Western Asia in the 6th century. It was conquered（征服） by Rome, and then by the Byzantine Empire. In 637 AD, it was captured by the Muslims. Many believe that the ancient city was the inspiration for the city of Isbanir mentioned in the Thousand and One Nights folk tales.
21．What do we know about Teotihuacán
A．It was the most beautiful city of its time. B．Its history needs further exploration.
C．It took about 400 years to reach its height. D．Its pyramids were ruined by climate change.
22．Which cities were once defeated by Rome
A．Teotihuacán and Petra. B．Teotihuacán and Ctesiphon.
C．Petra and Pompeii. D．Petra and Ctesiphon.
23．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE
A．Teotihuacán was located outside of Baghdad.
B．Petra declined because the trade routes shifted.
C．We can learn about ancient Italian daily life in Pompeii.
D．Ctesiphon has another name of Isbanir in history.
B
“It’s incredible. I never thought my dream would come true so soon,” Chinese ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan recalled the scene when he got the news that he was promoted to the principal dancer with New York City Ballet（NYCB）, the company’s first Chinese and fourth Asian principal dancer in 74 years.
Born in Huizhou, Guangdong in 1992, Chan has become attached to dance since childhood. However, his parents preferred him to be a doctor or a lawyer in the future. The uncompromising boy then wrote a seven-page letter to his parents describing his resolution to study dance.
Thanks to the sincere letter, Chan finally gained the support of his family, and at the age of 12, he was admitted to Guangzhou Arts School, marking the start of his dream-seeking journey. Chan’s first turning point in life came at the age of 18, when he was a finalist in the 2010 Prix de Lausanne, which earned him a full scholarship to study with Houston Ballet II. Two years later, Chan joined Houston Ballet and became a principal in 2017．There, he gained a reputation as a confident and sensitive performer. In 2020, he appeared as a contestant on the Chinese television show Dance Smash, which gained him a large following.
Chan return ed to New York last year, and was finally promoted to the principal dancer with the NYCB in May this year. He attributes his success to his passion, hard work, concentration, perseverance and the pursuit of excellence.
In China, Chan’s success has become a source of pride. News of his promotion to principal dancer was widely circulated, and he has been featured repeatedly in the Chinese media.
After performances, audience members sometimes tell Chan that they have never seen Asian dancers in leading roles. He has been moved to hear young dancers of color say his example has given them hope for their own careers. “I used to think I danced just for myself,” he said. “Now I’m dancing for my family, for the audience, for the whole dance community.”
24．What can we learn about Chan
A．He is the first Asian principal dancer.
B．He is fond of dancing when he was young.
C．His parents have supported him from the beginning.
D．He gained the popularity in the 2010 Prix de Lausanne.
25．What does the underlined word “uncompromising” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Determined. B．Careful. C．Thoughtful. D．Fearless.
26．Which of the following can best describe Chan
A．Generous and considerate. B．Perseverant and talented.
C．Warm-hearted and ambitious. D．Passionate and devoted.
27．Why did Chan change his opinion about the significance of dancing
A．Because he got a lot of praises from the audience.
B．Because he had been promoted to principal dancer.
C．Because he realized his dance inspired other dancers.
D．Because he received persistent support from his family.
C
Midway through The Matrix, Cypher feasts on an enormous steak, well aware that his reality is not real, part of a digital program telling his brain that the steak is a construction and that it is “juicy and delicious”. Two decades after the movie made its first appearance, something unexpected arises: The future of reality will not only be virtual but also synthetic（合成的）. Cypher’s future meal will be a physical one, synthesized from animal cells.
And the synthesis goes beyond dinner. Starting with components from the natural world, scientists are learning to engineer microorganisms and build biocomputing systems. However, biology has a tendency to evolve in unexpected ways.
Synthesized meat is one case in point. The driving forces behind the meat movement are practical. It has been estimated that cultured（培育的） meat would require 7 to 45 percent less energy and produce 78 to 96 percent less greenhouse gas than conventional animals farmed for consumption. But once we’re able to synthesize meat, theoretically, we’ll have the capability to culture meat from any animal, even those we’d never consider eating today, like dolphins or chimpanzees, which will pose a new regulatory challenge for us.
Using synthetic biology, we can even edit and rewrite life, the technology of which is already in use. In 2021, scientists in some countries announced they had grown monkey embryos injected with human stem cells. Here comes the situation worth considering: such a monkey-human hybrid will demonstrate qualities that are somewhere between humans, on which experimentation isn’t allowed, and animals, which are often raised specifically for research. How will we decide when an animal becomes too human
Depending on where you stand, the synthetic realities land somewhere between “really exciting” and “critically concerning”. As individuals, we undertake a shared responsibility to make good choices about this coming synthetic technology.
28．What do we know about Cypher’s steak in the movie
A．It is enjoyed in a virtual world. B．It is anything but appetizing.
C．It is synthesized from animal cells. D．It is a construction made by himself.
29．What’s the advantage of synthesized meat
A．It is more nutritious. B．It is more energy-consuming.
C．It is more controllable in regulation. D．It is more environment-friendly.
30．What is the author’s attitude to the experiment in Paragraph 4
A．Cautious. B．Favorable. C．Negative. D．Positive.
31．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To popularize synthetic technology.
B．To indicate challenges of synthetic technology.
C．To stress the importance of synthetic technology.
D．To introduce the development of synthetic technology.
D
Conservation scientist Kim Williams-Guillen was trying her best to come up with a way to save endangered sea turtles from egg thieves when she had an “aha” moment: If she placed a fake（假）egg containing a GPS tracker in the reptiles’ nests, she might be able to track the thieves.
Williams-Guillen found a pliable plastic material to mimic（仿造） the shell of real eggs. She and her colleagues then used a 3D printer to produce the fakes of the same size, weight, and texture and put the smallest GPS tracking devices inside each. The researchers then went to four Costa Rican beaches, where green sea turtles come ashore to make their nests. As mothers laid their eggs under cover of night, the researchers slipped a fake egg into each nest. Once the fakes are covered in sand and mixed with the real eggs, it’s very difficult to tell the difference between the two.
Of the 101 fake eggs, 25 were taken by thieves. The farthest moving egg traveled 137 kilometers inland. The fake egg sent its final signal the next day from a residential property, suggesting that the research team had tracked the eggs through “all of the players in the entire chain”.
By understanding that chain, Williams-Guillen says researchers can identify trading hot spots. She emphasizes that the tracker is not a way to catch local thieves, many of them living in poverty, but a tool to better understand their routes, which could help them and eventually law enforcement identify larger players in the chain.
In the meantime, Williams-Guillen and her colleagues are working to get their fake eggs to other sea turtle conservation organizations. Ultimately, though, scientists and nonprofits are going to engage communities with local outreach and education programs to save sea turtles. She says, “The real meat and potatoes of conservation isn’t going to come from deploying（布署） eggs.”
32．What can be learnt from Paragraph 2
A．The idea of fake eggs came into being. B．Sea turtles have become endangered.
C．Fake eggs are made and employed. D．Sea turtles lay eggs during the daytime.
33．Why did researchers track the turtle eggs
A．To confirm whether the fake eggs really work.
B．To provide data for doing research on turtle eggs.
C．To seize the locals stealing the turtle eggs from the beach.
D．To identify the trading routes and get the big players punished.
34．What can we know from Williams-Guillen’s words in the last paragraph
A．Deploying eggs need further support.
B．Turtle conservation mainly relies on joint efforts.
C．She feels disappointed with the local communities.
D．Deploying eggs makes no difference in preserving turtles.
35．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage
A．Saving Endangered Sea Turtles Is Urgent
B．Endangered Turtles Can Be Traced with GPS
C．GPS Eggs Help to Save Endangered Sea Turtles
D．A Conservation Scientist Is Devoted to Protecting Sea Turtles
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。
Perseverance isn’t easy. But before you blame your lack of willpower, consider this: Building mental strength is similar to building physical strength. In just a few minutes each day, you can train your brain to think differently, manage your emotions and behave productively. 36
You can physically change your brain by making gratitude（感谢） a habit. Think about three things you are grateful for in your life. 37 Write in a gratitude journal, list the things you feel grateful for over dinner, or make it a habit to find what you’re thankful for before you go to bed. Over time, being grateful becomes a second nature.
It’s impossible to stay strong when you’re thinking about something that happened last week or horrible things going to happen tomorrow. The only time you can make changes is right now. 38 With regular practice, you’ll increase the ability to focus.
It can be tempting to wait until you feel ready to make a change. But waiting until you feel good about yourself before you take action could backfire（适得其反）. 39 So when you’re sad, put your shoulders back and smile, and you’ll feel better. Always remember feelings of confidence won’t come out of nowhere.
Every day is a chance to develop some mental strength. Simple and short exercises performed over time will help you build mental strength. 40 Feeling sorry for yourself and giving up after your first failure are just a few of the bad habits that could discourage you from building your mental strength.
A．It could be as simple as the clean water that you drink.
B．With regular exercise, you’ll build your mental strength.
C．You can stay away from the bad habits by regular training.
D．Pay attention to the bad habits that keep you out of mental strength.
E．It’s therefore of great significance to be able to concentrate on the present.
F．However, you should change your thoughts and behaviors at the same time.
G．Instead, when you change your behaviors, your thoughts and your emotions will follow.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After university I decided to volunteer for the Special Olympic Games. In fact, I had no experience working with people with intellectual（智力的） 41 , and little did I know that would 42 me so deeply.
When I arrived at the event, the director of the Special Olympic Games showed me to meet Vernon, a 24-year-old young man with Down syndrome（唐氏综合症）. I introduced myself and 43 how much I enjoyed sports. But Vernon looked down most of the time and didn’t say much. I wondered if he was 44 or didn’t understand what I was saying. 45 ,I just tried to inspire him.
He started to make his way around the 46 one lap after another. I would cheer him on, yelling “Go. Vernon!” I never thought something remarkable would happen. He 47 to ward the finishing line and then ran to ward me with a big bear hug. While feeling his 48 ,I held him in my arms. He looked up at me with 49 eyes, yelling.
“Coach! Coach! You inspire me! I made it.” At that moment, all of my misconceptions about him suddenly 50 . It seemed that Vernon was the one who 51 me.
That day, Vernon did not win any 52 in the competitions, but his 53 passion for life won over my heart as he demonstrated life is not about being the smartest, the strongest, or the best-looking. It’s about 54 who they are and not drawing conclusions about what they cannot do because, given the 55 , people can surprise you in a good way.
41．A．qualities B．talents C．capabilities D．disabilities
42．A．beat B．impress C．comfort D．delight
43．A．informed B．imagined C．shared D．detected
44．A．worried B．annoyed C．uninterested D．concerned
45．A．Anyway B．Therefore C．Additionally D．Instead
46．A．line B．track C．gym D．clock
47．A．hiked B．walked C．rushed D．departed
48．A．excitement B．motivation C．warmth D．astonishment
49．A．attractive B．shining C．mysterious D．magical
50．A．arose B．deepened C．formed D．disappeared
51．A．seized B．blessed C．inspired D．approved
52．A．medals B．respects C．leaderships D．praises
53．A．legendary B．infectious C．mature D．innovative
54．A．proving B．ignoring C．generating D．accepting
55．A．investment B．sympathy C．opportunity D．teamwork
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 2020 Nobel Peace Prize went to the UN World Food Program（WFP） on Friday,9th October,2020．The agency was recognized for its efforts to fight hunger, for its contribution 56 improving conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas 57 for acting as a driving force to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict. The efforts of WFP focus on emergency 58 （assist）, development aid and special operations, two thirds of which 59 （make） in conflict-affected countries. In those countries, people are three times more likely 60 （suffer）poor nutrition than those living in countries without conflict do.
David Beasley, WFP Executive Director, said the announcement made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee 61 （turn） the global spotlight on the 690 million people exposed（暴露） to severe levels of food insecurity. “Every one of them has the right to live 62 （peaceful） and without hunger.”
Mr. Beasley also noted that the Nobel Peace Prize was not simply WFP’s. He said, “WFP works closely with governments, organizations and individuals 63 love for helping hungry people equals ours. We could not possibly help 64 （someone） without them. And 65 daily work of our members is driven by our core values of integrity and humanity.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华,你校英语报以“The Future Belongs to Chinese Youth”为题向学生征文。请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：
1．结合实例说明你的理解；
2．你的感想。
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。
The Future Belongs to Chinese Youth
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第二节 读后续写（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。
Keeping up seemed so important when I was a teenager. Back in 1973, if you weren’t wearing Penny Loafers（乐福鞋）, you’d just as soon go around in your bare feet. There was only one problem that year, I had bought Oxfords—but Penny Loafers were in.
“I need some money for Penny Loafers.” I told my dad one afternoon at the place where he worked as a car mechanic.
Dad looked at me for a full minute before he answered, “Wear those shoes one more day. Look at every pair of shoes you see at school. If you can tell me that you are worse off than the other kids, I’ll buy new shoes for you.”
The next day, I did what Dad said. I saw many schoolmates wore tom shoes of the likes I’d never had to wear, and shoes with holes in them, but I had no intention of telling him the results.
When school was out, I rushed to the place where Dad worked. It was quiet. Only an occasional clank（叮当声） of metal could be heard as Dad worked under a car. Then Dad’s shoes came into my sight. They were old and black, the kind mechanics and service-station attendants wore. I saw the mended soles（鞋底） and the spliced laces（拼接的鞋带）.
“You do what I told you today ”
“Yes, Sir.”
“Well, what do you want to do ” He looked as though he might know what my answer would be.
“I still want the Penny Loafers.” I forced myself not to look at his shoes.
Dad handed me ten dollars. I took the money and went to the store two blocks down the street. A shelf on a far wall appeared as if it had a million pairs of black Penny Loafers resting on it. On a shelf next to it was a sign that reads “CLEARANCE 50% OFF”. Below the sign sat several “young” versions of Dad’s shoes.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150词左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My mind was playing ping-pong. _______________________________________________________________
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I ran back to the shop and put Dad’s new shoes on the seat in his car. __________________________________
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盘锦市2023-2024学年高二上学期12月阶段联考
英语参考答案
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）
1～5 BCBAC
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
6～10 CBABA 11～15 ABCAB 16～20 BCBCA
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）
21～25 BDCBA 26～30 DCADA 31～35 BCDBC
第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36～40 BAEGD
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）
41～45 DBCCA 46～50 BCABD 51～55 CABDC
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．to 57．and 58．assistance 59．are made 60．to suffer
61．turned 62．peacefully 63．whose 64．anyone 65．the
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【参考范文】
The Future Belongs to Chinese Youth
The future belongs to Chinese youth, and I believe that the younger generation have the potential to create a bright and promising future for China, as the new generation are the architects of the coming times.
Take my classmate Li Ping as an example. Despite the challenges of learning advanced robotics, she perseveres investing countless hours in mastering the field. Finally, her work has already won her national recognition, indicating that young minds like hers will shape China’s technological future.
As a student, I am not only proud of our generation’s creativity and passion, but also feel a sense of responsibility. It is high time that we should equip ourselves with knowledge and skills to create a prosperous future, for the future is truly ours.
第二节（满分25分）
【参考范文】
My mind was playing ping-pong. His old and black shoes flashed through my mind. But my gaze again fell on the brand new Penny Loafers. I was fascinated by these gleaming shoes and couldn’t take my eyes off them. I was about to spend all my ten dollars on them when I recollected Dad’s worn-out shoes. The gleam of the Penny Loafers started to dull. I took shoes of my dad’s size from the clearance rack and darted to the checkout counter.
I ran back to the shop and put Dad’s new shoes on the seat in his car. The moment we got in the car, Dad picked up the box. When he opened it, he just stared at it without saying a word. A mixture of guilt and delight came from the bottom of my heart. He looked first at the shoes and then at me. “I thought you need a new pair of shoes more than I do.” I broke the silence. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and we sat looking at each other for a moment. Nothing else was said. Dad started the car and we went home.
2023—2024学年度上学期高二年级12月阶段考试
英语听力
第一节
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。
Text 1
W: Do you know this stadium hosts international football games as well as concerts like the one we will see tonight
M: Yes, and many famous movies are shot here as well.
Text 2
W: So you need some information on animal cells Check the tall shelf and you may find what you want.
M: Oh, I see. May I borrow one for a day or two
W: Sorry! The reference books are not for lending.
Text 3
M: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday. I took all my suits to the dry cleaner’s on Friday.
W: Go and pick them up. The shop closes early on weekends.
M: Oh, yes. I’ll pick them up first tomorrow. I’m afraid I’m not available today.
Text 4
M: My mother’s coming to visit.
W: Oh, no! I’ve got to get ready! She’s going to tell me that everything’s a mess! Let’s see... I have to do some washing, clean the floor, cook some bread and...
Text 5
W: Hey, Todd. This is Sarah. My flight has been delayed. I won’t be there on time.
M: I guess I’ll have to do the presentation alone.
W: Can we postpone the meeting
M: No. The clients are catching a flight right after the meeting.
第二节
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。
M: How many cans of baked beans do you think I’ll need to fill my bath
W: Cans of beans That’s a strange question. I have no idea. Why
M: I’ve agreed to sit in a bath full of baked beans for a children’s charity. They look after sick children and take them out for days with their family. People can donate money if I do it!
W: Oh, my God! It sounds crazy. But what a lovely charity to raise money for children!
M: Well, I like eating baked beans, so I thought why not have a bath with them!
W: Ha-ha! You are funny. Where can I donate any money
M: Click onto my fund-raising page. Here it is...
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
W: Can I use your laptop for a while
M: Sure, go ahead.
W: Oh, isn’t your computer Wi-Fi capable
M: You want to go online There are no Wi-Fi hotspots around.
W: Oh, no Internet access is killing me.
M: Can’t you wait till you get home Then you can surf the Internet using the broadband, wireless connection or whatever you like.
W: No, I’m not feeling myself. I just want to check my emails, visit my favorite websites and chat with my friends. I just can’t bear losing track of all the latest information. It almost drives me crazy.
M: Then, you’re probably addicted.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
M: Have you moved into your new house yet
W: We just moved in yesterday, actually.
M: So, what do you think of the place
W: It’s great! Unfortunately, we’re going to spend a lot of money doing everything up.
M: How old is the house then
W: About 200 years old. It has a long history.
M: Sounds fascinating. Where is your new house
W: It’s in the west of the city.
M: Do you have a big yard
W: Yes, it’s bigger than our last one. I’ve got flowers in the front, and a fish pond in the back. Our windows let plenty of natural light in. They’ve also got wonderful views of the park behind our house.
M: How many rooms are there in your new house
W: Right now, there are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room and a living room. We’re hoping to add on a green room and a guest room. In fact, when the guest room is ready, you should come and stay with us for a weekend.
M: I’d love to. Thanks a lot.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
W: Welcome back to Soccer Tips. We’re talking to soccer star Karl Kessel to find out what makes him such a successful player. Karl
M: Well, pure hard work of course contributes the most. Besides that, good training and keeping to a set schedule on the game day also help me a lot.
W: Could you tell us a bit about your game day schedule
M: Well, it’s important to get a long rest the night before a game. I usually get up pretty late on the days we’re playing.
W: What time
M: About 8: 30 A．m. I don’t eat right away. After 30 minutes, I arrive at the stadium. Then I have breakfast with the team at about 9: 50 a. m.
W: Do you have a team meeting on the game day
M: Of course. We get together at 12: 00 to talk about the game. We watch videos of past games with the other team at 1: 00 p. m.
W: So you can notice any mistakes you’ve made
M: Just to remind us the skills the other team use.
W: What about warming up before the game
M: We do warm-up exercises starting at about 4: 45 p. m., so we’re ready to play by the time the game starts at 5: 30 p. m.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
（W: ） Today, we’re talking about Giorgio Armani. At present, we recognize him as one of the world’s most famous fashion designers, but he was not always interested in this field. He was born in Italy in 1934, where he was raised with his brother Sergio and his sister Rosanna. In high school, he was inspired to become a doctor, which led him to apply to the Department of Medicine at the University of Milan. He studied there for three years before deciding to join the army, where he was assigned to the military hospital in Verona. He returned home to work at a men’s department store in Milan, and he became familiar with the marketing and designing aspects in clothing. A friend there convinced him to open up his own design shop in 1973．Two years later, they had a clothing line under the name Giorgio Armani. He soon began designing women’s clothing. In 1979, he began producing clothing for the United States market. In the early 1980s, he was persuaded to create perfumes for L’Oreal. He also designed the uniforms for the Chelsea Football Club in England, as well as the Italian uniforms for the 2012 Olympics.
