江苏省苏州市重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期1月自主学习能力检测英语试题（含答案）
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江苏省苏州第一中学校2023-2024学年第一学期一月自主学习能力检测
高一年级英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 总分150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。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 does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. In a repair shop. C. On an island.
2. What does the man think of the game
A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so.
3. What was the man doing in the river
A. Swimming. B. Doing the research. C. Catching fish.
4. What is the man doing
A. Buying a camera B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their parents. B. Children’s education. C. Work arrangements.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Greg ask the woman to keep quiet
A. To find birds. B. To listen to his words. C. To avoid frightening birds.
7. How often does Greg go birdwatching
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Tony have in his hand
A. Lots of books. B. A book review. C. A reading list.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Reader and librarian. C. Friends.
10. Which book will Tony read
A. A Song of Ice and Fire. B. Thirteen Reasons Why.
C. First Test.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题.
11. What can Leo play
A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The violin.
12. What is the purpose of the music group
A. To help students relax. B. To celebrate National Day.
C. To prepare for a competition.
13. Why does Leo hesitate to join the music group at first
A. He is too busy with his study.
B. He is afraid of meeting new people.
C. He doesn’t think he is good enough.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。
14. What is William
A. A teacher. B. A guide. C. A designer.
15. Where is Bob from
A. Italy. B. England. C. France.
16. Whom did the woman go to Italy with
A. Her friend. B. Her son. C. Her husband.
17. What does William ask the woman to do at last
A. Show him around the department. B. Attend a Christmas party.
C. Teach him Italian.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What was the weather like when the group set out
A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
19. How long did it take the speaker to reach the top
A. 5 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 7 hours.
20. How did the speaker describe the experience
A. It was challenging. B. It was enjoyable. C. It was disappointing.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。
A
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Park Services Division Park Film Office
PARKACTIVITY MONITOR
Salary-$21.17 per hour
Job Location
Travel and work in any location within the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks
Job Description
Park Activity Monitor is a part-time, on-call, as needed position. Park Activity Monitors are responsible for overseeing（监督）film production companies, students, press, and non-profit organizations that have been issued a permit（许可证）to film at the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
Job Activities
ensuring rules are being followed
foreseeing safety issues or unusual conditions
preventing damage by users
providing gate and traffic monitoring
communicating with event organizers, city personnel and other monitors
checking and determining acceptability of completed work after activities
Required Skills
Applicants must be professional, polite, and dependable, and customer service focused. Must work with large groups and have excellent written and spoken communication skills, Monitors must be able to work independently with little of ne direct instruction.
Qualifications（资格）
Applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
A valid California Class C Driver License
Must be able to physically function in poor working conditions out of doors, have good hearing and ability to stand and walk for long periods
How to Apply
Send a resume（简历）to darin. nakamura@lacity.org.lesley.garcia@lacity.org and nicole.robottom@lacity.orgorbymailtoParkFilmOffice, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
21. What do we learn about the job
A. It pays by the day. B. It is a weekend job.
C. It is limited to a park D. It may be done at any time.
22. Which of the following is an activity the Monitor should do
A. Stopping users causing damage. B. Giving permits to film companies.
C. Helping with the making of rules D. Ensuring traffic safety during filming.
23. What should an applicant be able to do
A. Have great reading skills. B. Direct large groups easily.
C. Have good communication skills. D. Drive with confidence from experience.
B
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and this is exactly the case in Turkey where garbage collectors started collecting abandoned books and ended up opening a library.
It started when garbage man Durson Ipek found a bag of abandoned books when he was working and then it snowballed from there. Ipek and other garbage men started gathering the books they found on the streets that were ready for landfills（垃圾填埋场）and as their collection started to grow, so did word of mouth. Soon, local residents started donating books directly. At first the library was only accessible to the garbage employees and their families but as the collection grew, so did public interest and the library was opened to the public in 2017.
“On the one hand, there were those who were leaving these books on the streets. On the other hand, others were looking for these books,” Ankaya mayor Alper Tasdelen told CNN. “We started to discuss the idea of creating a library from these books and with everyone’s support, the project became a reality.”
All the books that are found are carefully sorted and checked for condition. If they’re up to standard, they’ll go on to the shelves. Today, the library has over 6,000 books that range from fiction to nonfiction and there’s a very popular children’s section that even has a collection of comic books. Additionally, there is a section specially set aside for book types of scientific research and books there are available in both English and French. The collection has grown so large that the library lends books to schools and educational programs.
“Village school teachers from all over Turkey are requesting books,” Tasdelen told CNN. The government has to hire a full-time employee to manage the library.
This library is incredibly popular. It is frequently filled with the children of the city’s workers and students from nearby schools. There is a waiting room set up for readers and chess boards for the people who visit the library. You can even enjoy a cup of tea in the waiting room.
24. How did the library attract public interest and support
A. By offering free tea for visitors. B. By organizing chess matches.
C. Through word-of-mouth and book donations. D. By cooperating with nearby schools.
25. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the library
A. Its great popularity. B. Its potential importance.
C. Its huge collection of books. D. Its wide variety of readers.
26. Why did the government hire a full-time employee
A. To raise people’s awareness of recycling.
B. To classify and check the donated books.
C. To expand the social influence of the library.
D. To meet the huge demand from rural teachers.
27. What can be inferred about the library from the last paragraph
A. It’s an excellent place to enjoy tea. B. It’s crowded with readers every day.
C. It needs to improve its management. D. It provides a very considerate service.
C
When someone sets out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, adopting a new workout plan, getting better sleep, or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all focus on physical health —and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to overall well-being.
A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle — as measured by cell phone activity —was a better predictor of self-reported stress, happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell the whole story, says study co-author Nitesh Chawla.
“There’s a qualified self, which is who I am, what my activities, my social network, my lifestyle, and my enjoyment are. All of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements,” Chawla says. “And they are strong determinants of my well-being.”
A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of loneliness and found that social media, when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time, was tied to greater loneliness. Gender and income didn’t seem to have a strong effect, but loneliness tended to decrease with age, perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective afforded by years of life lived, says Dr. Stuart Lustig, one of the report’s authors.
Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere（范围）. It’s easy enough to find groups such as Meetups, which regularly organize offline gatherings, providing members with opportunities to interact, share, and participate in various activities in real life. Or through social media, you can find places to go where you’ll find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly important for young people, he says, for whom heavy social media use is common.
Finally, Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers, or even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers, can make your social life feel more rewarding.
28. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1
A. To show social health is ignored by some people.
B. To show social people like to do workouts with others.
C. To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health.
D. To prove more and more people have benefited from physical exercise.
29. What do we learn about fitness tracker data according to paragraph 2
A. They are out of date. B. They are not scientific.
C. They can help realize the “qualified self”. D. They cannot reflect one’s overall health.
30. What did the 2019 study find
A. Females feel happy more easily than males.
B. Old people felt lonelier than young people.
C. The overuse of social media could lead to loneliness.
D. Income had a great influence on people’s well-being.
31. What advice does Dr. Stuart Lustig give
A. Avoiding talking to strangers.
B. Using social media as little as possible.
C. Using technology for meaningful face-to-face interactions.
D. Spending more time with like-minded young people.
D
Humans’ light at night does not spare even the sea from its glare（强光）.Researchers published the first global map of ocean light pollution. It shows large parts of the sea are lit up at night. And that risks confusing or disrupting the behaviors of sea life.
Tim Smyth led a team to research the areas of the ocean where light pollution is strongest. Smyth and his colleagues started with a world map of man-made night-sky brightness that had been created in 2016. Then they added data on the ocean and atmosphere. Some data came from shipboard measurements of man-made light in the water. Others came from satellite images that judge how clear the water is. Particles（微粒）in the water, such as tiny floating plants and animals, can affect how far downward light travels. These factors vary from place to place and may change with the seasons. The team also used computers to copy how different wavelengths of light move through water.
Next, they wanted to know how that underwater light might affect animals. Not all species will be easily affected. The team focused on copepods（桡足亚纲甲壳动物）.These common creatures are a key part of many ocean food chains. They use light as a signal to move all together to the dark deep, seeking safety from other surface creatures. Normally they use the sun or the winter moon as their signal. Too much man-made light can mess up their usual patterns.
Light pollution is strongest in about three feet of the water. Here, man-made light can be strong enough to confuse the copepods. Nearly 2 million square kilometers of ocean get such strong night light. That’s an area about the size of Mexico. Farther down, the light gets weaker. But even 65 feet deep, it’s still bright enough to bother copepods across 840,000 square kilometers of ocean.
The team published its findings on December 13 in Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene.
32. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “disrupting” in Paragraph 1
A. upsetting B. observing C. ensuring D. protecting
33. What do we know about copepods from the passage
A. They are main eaters of other creatures.
B. They are not affected by underwater light.
C. They can escape attacks with the help of light.
D. They can weaken the effect of man-made light
34. How does the author show the seriousness of light pollution in Paragraph 4
A. By stating opinions. B. By listing numbers.
C. By raising questions. D. By giving reasons.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Light Pollution from Sea Life B. Living Conditions of Copepods
C. Discoveries of Copepods D. Light Pollution Even in Sea
第二节：七选五（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。
How often have you thought: “When I lose this weight, I’ll be more confident and happy” Yes, you might be, but often the effect is short-lived. You’re then looking for the next thing and the next. 36 And that starts with your mindset and becoming healthier and stronger physically and mentally at the same time.
·Develop a healthy attitude towards yourself. Accept yourself as the unique individual you are today. Focus on your own journey, rather than waste time comparing yourself to others. Don’t be mean, critical or judgemental to anyone including yourself！ 37 .
· 38 . Be curious about how you honestly feel about yourself, and try to go beyond “I don’t like my body”. Try closing your eyes and slowly focusing on each part of your body and see what thoughts, feelings and emotions arise. We often avoid thoughts that are uncomfortable or painful. 39 This isn’t about solving them, but exploring them might bring new insight and reduce their power.
·Take action that works for you. 40 Building a personal toolkit of exercises to use when your thoughts are slipping to the negative will keep you on track to having a positive body image.
The long-term change will come from the internal work you do. Remember that true beauty is much more than skin deep.
A. Be kind supportive and respect yourself.
B. The trick is to work on your body confidence now.
C. Explore your thoughts and feelings about your body.
D. Instead, learn to observe them and how they make you feel.
E. Write down three things you’re grateful to your body each day.
F. Try to focus back on the present moments, whatever you are doing.
G. It may require a bit of time to find what works for you but it’s worth it.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Concerned by the recent economic hardship, BG Cares, on Saturday, gave out food to poor Nigerians in Yaba, urging well-meaning Nigerians to be their neighbors’ keepers.
BG Cares, which led a group of 41 in Nigeria on a ride for charity（慈善）, said it was working to show 42 towards members of society. Speaking at the event 43 “Jollof to the Street”, President of the Bikers, Kayode Palmer, said, “It is why we ride. Altruism（利他主义）has been the driving force behind BG Cares’ commitment（投入）to 44 others.”
A statement by BG Cares 45 said that it was driven by the determination to change the 46 stories about the biking community, which could help to clear up the misunderstanding between bikers and non-bikers. The statement 47 , “At the heart of their programme lie their charity outreaches（外展服务）, which have become a part of their task to create a positive effect in the lives of those 48 .”
The yearly “Jollof to the Street” charity ride has become a 49 for the group, showing their values of kindness. Through the BG Cares, the group works with other charitable organizations, making a（n） 50 effort in bringing positive change. BG Cares hopes that their charity ride will serve as a powerful 51 for others to join hands and make a 52 in Nigeria.
BG Cares expresses heartfelt appreciation to all their 53 , partners and volunteers, whose giving made the “Jollof to the Street” charity ride a 54 . Their continued support 55 BG Cares to continue improving the lives of poor communities across Nigeria.
41. A. bikers B. teenagers C. experts D. officials
42. A. pressure B. pride C. kindness D. strength
43. A. stopped B. themed C. changed D. taught
44. A. investigating B. recognizing C. helping D. concentrating
45. A. hopefully B. doubtfully C. surprisingly D. actually
46. A. energetic B. unique C. satisfying D. bad
47. A. compared B. read C. ignored D. remembered
48. A. in need B. in addition C. in advance D. in secret
49. A. tradition B. performance C. aspect D. scene
50. A. sudden B. digital C. common D. adventurous
51. A. comment B. experiment C. pressure D. encouragement
52. A. difference B. mistake C. wish D. choice
53. A. athletes B. supporters C. scientists D. programmers
54. A. lecture B. schedule C. debate D. success
55. A. forces B. warns C. enables D. prefers
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。
56 picture quality has improved greatly with the development of flat-screen television, sound has taken a dive. The problem us that televisions with slimmed-down screens have insufficient room for suitable speakers 57 （fit）to them, either at the back 58 in the frame（框）.Such televisions are usually connected to 59 external sound system, such as a sound bar or a home-cinema system, 60 （make）their audio quality better.
The loudspeakers of early televisions were as big as the screen, but engineers have got good at making speakers smaller and putting them into 61 （tight）spaces. Sony is the first company 62 （develop）what it calls Acoustic Surface.
Unlike traditional ones, this screen gives off the light directly, 63 means it is able to vibrate（振动）more 64 （flexible）. This vibration is invisible to the viewer and does not affect picture quality. One beneficial consequence is that a program’s music 65 （broadcast）directly at the viewer instead of from the side. It is also possible to create stereo（立体的）effects by the sound’s point of origin across the screen.
第四部分 语言基础知识（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
66. It is essential to attach importance to m______ a healthy work-life balance.
67. With the exam a______, I believe you should spend more time reviewing.
68. I have been busy preparing all the office e______ for the coming opening these days.
69. The firefighter rushed into the burning building without h______ to save the trapped family.
70. People nowadays tend to avoid a______ responsibilities rather than take on them.
71. With a smile of ______（满意）on his face, he said, “Well done. I am proud of you.”
72. The______（讲座）was put off due to the power failure.
73. In his teens, he ______（更喜欢）to read books rather than play basketball.
74. It was a treasure ______（装饰）with gold and jewels, which took the top artists years to make.
75. They ______（频繁）fall into the depths of loneliness, humiliation, and despair.
第五部分 书面表达（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
76.假如你是李华，你的美国朋友John打算参加2024年第21届“汉语桥”世界中学生中文比赛，他来信询问该如何准备。请根据以下要点给他回封信，提供建议。要点如下：
1.日常多练习汉语；2.多了解中国文化习俗；3.自信，保持良好的心态。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好。
Dear John,
I’d like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the 2024 Chinese Bridge Competition.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分15分）
77.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为80-100左右。
Whether we notice it or not, our child is a little reflection of ourselves. They grow up looking more and more like us. They even have similar personalities and hobbies. And in some cases, the standard of choosing a good friend.
One day, my 10-year-old Jane said, “Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow ” Her words made me extremely happy because Jane was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great.” I said, thinking back to my own childhood best friend, Susan. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter. I was shy and had trouble making friends. But Susan drew me out. She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile. Thanks to Susan. I was happy every day.
In senior high school, Susan went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. “I’ll be back soon and I will write to you as soon as I arrive.” she told me. But I didn’t get her phone call nor receive any mail from her. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey, making my hope of seeing Susan impossible.
Whenever I thought of her, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Jane brought her new friend home. “Hi, Mrs. Smith.” the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and black and she gave me a big smile. “My name is Jo. My mom will pick me up 2 hours later.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为80-100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar.
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江苏省苏州第一中学校2023-2024学年第一学期一月自主学习
能力检测
高一年级英语试卷答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BABBC 6-10 ABCCA 11-15 ABCCB 16-20 BACCA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-25 DACCC 26-30 DDADC 31-35 CACBD
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 BACDG
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ACBCD 46-50 DBAAC 51-55 DABDC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
56. Although/Though/While 57. to be fitted 58. or 59. an 60.
61. tighter 62. to develop 63. which 64. flexibly 65. is broadcast
第四部分 语言基础知识（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
单词拼写
66. maintaining 67. approaching 68. equipment 69. hesitation
70. assuming 71. satisfaction 72. lecture 73. preferred 74. decorated
75. frequently
第五部分 书面表达（共两节，满分30分）
第一节76.应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear John,
I’d like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the 2024 Chinese Bridge Competition.
You should take some effective measures in preparation for the approaching contest. To begin with, you’d better do more practice including speaking and listening, for practice makes perfect. What’s more, since Chinese language has its roots in traditional festivals and customs. It is necessary for you to know something about them. Last but not least, having a good attitude is essential for any competition. You can do some sports or listen to music to relax yourself when you feel stressful.
All in all, believe yourself and you will be sure to have a good performance during the competition. I hope my suggestions are worth taking and I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Lihua
第二节77.读后续写（满分15分）
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar. Staring at her, I found myself reminded of my childhood companion（同伴）and I was sorry for the absence of thankfulness I owed her for so long. Two hours passed with the two girls giggling from time to time when there was a gentle knock. Immediately I opened the door, I was amazed with tears swelling in my eyes. “Susan ” “It’s me.” Without hesitation, we embraced each other tightly and those merry moments of our childhood flashed through my mind. When we walked in the house, we saw two girls sitting back-to-back, purring and smiling. “Let’s make the friendship longer, till forever.”
听力原文
Text 1
W: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you
M: Yes, I’d like to fix my car lights. Last night, I couldn’t see anything and almost hit a traffic island（安全岛）.
Text 2
W: What do you think of today’s NBA game
M: I haven’t seen a better one. Kevin Durant really did a good job.
Text 3
W: You were in a river in this picture. Were you swimming
M: No. The river was polluted so my workmates and I were taking measurements of the water’s temperature and pH.
W: Was the pollution serious Is any fish in the river now
Text 4
M: Raise your head a little bit and smile a little. OK, you look great in the camera.
W: Wait a minute. Let me put on my hat.
Text 5
W: I have to attend a parents’ meeting this evening at my daughter’s school. Please help me cancel the meeting at 7:30 pm.
M: OK. I can make it on tomorrow morning.
Text 6
W: Thanks for inviting me to go birdwatching, Greg.
M: Shh! Don’t talk so loud.
W: Why I haven’t seen any birds yet. They can’t be scared by our voice.
M: No, only when it is quiet can we listen for their songs. Then we can find then easily.
W: I see. Do you go birdwatching every weekend
M: No. I go about once a month.
W: It’s a good way of spending time outdoors.
Text 7
W: Tony, what have you got in your hand
M: A reading list. As the holiday is coming, we are asked to do some reading and write a book review. Don’t you have this assignment
W: No. What books are on your list
M: A Song of ice and Fire, Thirteen Reasons Why and First Test...
W: Do you have to read them all
M: No. Just one of them. Would you please give me some advice
W: I’ve never read any of them, but I hear that Thirteen Reasons Why and A Song of Ice and Fire have been adapted for TV plays. I’ve watched the TV series Game of thrones, which was adapted from the latter.
M: Great. This is the book I will read.
Text 8
W: Leo, I saw a photo of you playing the piano on the display board in the classroom.
M: Yeah, that was a year ago. I took part in a piano competition.
W: We are trying to organize a music group to celebrate National Day. We have enough guitar players, violin players, but we still need some piano players.
M: Oh, really Sounds good to me. But...
W: Are you too busy with your study
M: No, actually I haven’t played the piano for a long time. I’m afraid I can’t play as well as I used to.
W: Don’t worry about it. We’ll be practicing for a few months before we have to perform.
M: OK, then, I’d be glad to. It can help me relax and it’s a good chance to meet new people.
W: That’s true. And I’m sure your piano will be a great addition to our group.
M: I do hope so.
Text 9
M: Hello, I am William.
W: Hello, you are the new designer for our department, right
M: Yes.
W: Welcome. I heard we would have a talented young man working with us.
M: Thank you! Are you British
W: Well, actually, I am French. But I have been in England for 15 years.
M: Such a long time.
W: And my husband Bob was born in England. He teaches spoken English in a university. So I always learn English from him.
M: No wonder you speak English so fluently.
W: Thank you! How about you Where are you from
M: I am from Rome, Italy.
W: Oh, really I once went there during the Christmas holiday with ray son.
M: How do you like it
W: Very much. It’s the most beautiful city I have ever been to. And the guide there was very nice.
M: Thank you. I’m very glad to hear that.
W: Can you teach me Italian
M: I will if I am free. Can you show the department to mc now
W: OK, let’s go.
Text 10
W: Hello, everyone. Do you know Ben Nevis It’s the highest mountain in Britain. Today I’ll tell you my experience of climbing it. It was in February. We camped at the bottom of the mountain. Although the weather forecast was perfect, with no winds or snow, there was still a general feeling of nervousness when we set out. The group soon climbed and my legs felt heavy. Being the weakest member of the group, I had to rest more frequently. The others sometimes stopped for a break to let me catch up. After seven hours of climbing, we reached the top. On a clear day, we saw the sea and the Isle of Skye right across it. On Ben Nevis, getting back to camp can be as much of a challenge as going up. When I finally came back to the tent, I couldn’t say I really enjoyed the experience, but at least I made it to the top.
高一年级英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 总分150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。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 does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. In a repair shop. C. On an island.
2. What does the man think of the game
A. Wonderful. B. Boring. C. Just so-so.
3. What was the man doing in the river
A. Swimming. B. Doing the research. C. Catching fish.
4. What is the man doing
A. Buying a camera B. Taking a picture. C. Trying on a hat.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Their parents. B. Children’s education. C. Work arrangements.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does Greg ask the woman to keep quiet
A. To find birds. B. To listen to his words. C. To avoid frightening birds.
7. How often does Greg go birdwatching
A. Once a week. B. Once a month. C. Twice a month.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What does Tony have in his hand
A. Lots of books. B. A book review. C. A reading list.
9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Reader and librarian. C. Friends.
10. Which book will Tony read
A. A Song of Ice and Fire. B. Thirteen Reasons Why.
C. First Test.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题.
11. What can Leo play
A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The violin.
12. What is the purpose of the music group
A. To help students relax. B. To celebrate National Day.
C. To prepare for a competition.
13. Why does Leo hesitate to join the music group at first
A. He is too busy with his study.
B. He is afraid of meeting new people.
C. He doesn’t think he is good enough.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。
14. What is William
A. A teacher. B. A guide. C. A designer.
15. Where is Bob from
A. Italy. B. England. C. France.
16. Whom did the woman go to Italy with
A. Her friend. B. Her son. C. Her husband.
17. What does William ask the woman to do at last
A. Show him around the department. B. Attend a Christmas party.
C. Teach him Italian.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。
18. What was the weather like when the group set out
A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
19. How long did it take the speaker to reach the top
A. 5 hours. B. 6 hours. C. 7 hours.
20. How did the speaker describe the experience
A. It was challenging. B. It was enjoyable. C. It was disappointing.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项涂黑。
A
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Park Services Division Park Film Office
PARKACTIVITY MONITOR
Salary-$21.17 per hour
Job Location
Travel and work in any location within the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks
Job Description
Park Activity Monitor is a part-time, on-call, as needed position. Park Activity Monitors are responsible for overseeing（监督）film production companies, students, press, and non-profit organizations that have been issued a permit（许可证）to film at the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks.
Job Activities
ensuring rules are being followed
foreseeing safety issues or unusual conditions
preventing damage by users
providing gate and traffic monitoring
communicating with event organizers, city personnel and other monitors
checking and determining acceptability of completed work after activities
Required Skills
Applicants must be professional, polite, and dependable, and customer service focused. Must work with large groups and have excellent written and spoken communication skills, Monitors must be able to work independently with little of ne direct instruction.
Qualifications（资格）
Applicants must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
A valid California Class C Driver License
Must be able to physically function in poor working conditions out of doors, have good hearing and ability to stand and walk for long periods
How to Apply
Send a resume（简历）to darin. nakamura@lacity.org.lesley.garcia@lacity.org and nicole.robottom@lacity.orgorbymailtoParkFilmOffice, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
21. What do we learn about the job
A. It pays by the day. B. It is a weekend job.
C. It is limited to a park D. It may be done at any time.
22. Which of the following is an activity the Monitor should do
A. Stopping users causing damage. B. Giving permits to film companies.
C. Helping with the making of rules D. Ensuring traffic safety during filming.
23. What should an applicant be able to do
A. Have great reading skills. B. Direct large groups easily.
C. Have good communication skills. D. Drive with confidence from experience.
B
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and this is exactly the case in Turkey where garbage collectors started collecting abandoned books and ended up opening a library.
It started when garbage man Durson Ipek found a bag of abandoned books when he was working and then it snowballed from there. Ipek and other garbage men started gathering the books they found on the streets that were ready for landfills（垃圾填埋场）and as their collection started to grow, so did word of mouth. Soon, local residents started donating books directly. At first the library was only accessible to the garbage employees and their families but as the collection grew, so did public interest and the library was opened to the public in 2017.
“On the one hand, there were those who were leaving these books on the streets. On the other hand, others were looking for these books,” Ankaya mayor Alper Tasdelen told CNN. “We started to discuss the idea of creating a library from these books and with everyone’s support, the project became a reality.”
All the books that are found are carefully sorted and checked for condition. If they’re up to standard, they’ll go on to the shelves. Today, the library has over 6,000 books that range from fiction to nonfiction and there’s a very popular children’s section that even has a collection of comic books. Additionally, there is a section specially set aside for book types of scientific research and books there are available in both English and French. The collection has grown so large that the library lends books to schools and educational programs.
“Village school teachers from all over Turkey are requesting books,” Tasdelen told CNN. The government has to hire a full-time employee to manage the library.
This library is incredibly popular. It is frequently filled with the children of the city’s workers and students from nearby schools. There is a waiting room set up for readers and chess boards for the people who visit the library. You can even enjoy a cup of tea in the waiting room.
24. How did the library attract public interest and support
A. By offering free tea for visitors. B. By organizing chess matches.
C. Through word-of-mouth and book donations. D. By cooperating with nearby schools.
25. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the library
A. Its great popularity. B. Its potential importance.
C. Its huge collection of books. D. Its wide variety of readers.
26. Why did the government hire a full-time employee
A. To raise people’s awareness of recycling.
B. To classify and check the donated books.
C. To expand the social influence of the library.
D. To meet the huge demand from rural teachers.
27. What can be inferred about the library from the last paragraph
A. It’s an excellent place to enjoy tea. B. It’s crowded with readers every day.
C. It needs to improve its management. D. It provides a very considerate service.
C
When someone sets out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, adopting a new workout plan, getting better sleep, or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but they all focus on physical health —and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to overall well-being.
A recent study found that the strength of a person’s social circle — as measured by cell phone activity —was a better predictor of self-reported stress, happiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesn’t tell the whole story, says study co-author Nitesh Chawla.
“There’s a qualified self, which is who I am, what my activities, my social network, my lifestyle, and my enjoyment are. All of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements,” Chawla says. “And they are strong determinants of my well-being.”
A 2019 study set out to determine what’s driving those high rates of loneliness and found that social media, when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time, was tied to greater loneliness. Gender and income didn’t seem to have a strong effect, but loneliness tended to decrease with age, perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective afforded by years of life lived, says Dr. Stuart Lustig, one of the report’s authors.
Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere（范围）. It’s easy enough to find groups such as Meetups, which regularly organize offline gatherings, providing members with opportunities to interact, share, and participate in various activities in real life. Or through social media, you can find places to go where you’ll find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly important for young people, he says, for whom heavy social media use is common.
Finally, Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers, or even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers, can make your social life feel more rewarding.
28. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 1
A. To show social health is ignored by some people.
B. To show social people like to do workouts with others.
C. To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health.
D. To prove more and more people have benefited from physical exercise.
29. What do we learn about fitness tracker data according to paragraph 2
A. They are out of date. B. They are not scientific.
C. They can help realize the “qualified self”. D. They cannot reflect one’s overall health.
30. What did the 2019 study find
A. Females feel happy more easily than males.
B. Old people felt lonelier than young people.
C. The overuse of social media could lead to loneliness.
D. Income had a great influence on people’s well-being.
31. What advice does Dr. Stuart Lustig give
A. Avoiding talking to strangers.
B. Using social media as little as possible.
C. Using technology for meaningful face-to-face interactions.
D. Spending more time with like-minded young people.
D
Humans’ light at night does not spare even the sea from its glare（强光）.Researchers published the first global map of ocean light pollution. It shows large parts of the sea are lit up at night. And that risks confusing or disrupting the behaviors of sea life.
Tim Smyth led a team to research the areas of the ocean where light pollution is strongest. Smyth and his colleagues started with a world map of man-made night-sky brightness that had been created in 2016. Then they added data on the ocean and atmosphere. Some data came from shipboard measurements of man-made light in the water. Others came from satellite images that judge how clear the water is. Particles（微粒）in the water, such as tiny floating plants and animals, can affect how far downward light travels. These factors vary from place to place and may change with the seasons. The team also used computers to copy how different wavelengths of light move through water.
Next, they wanted to know how that underwater light might affect animals. Not all species will be easily affected. The team focused on copepods（桡足亚纲甲壳动物）.These common creatures are a key part of many ocean food chains. They use light as a signal to move all together to the dark deep, seeking safety from other surface creatures. Normally they use the sun or the winter moon as their signal. Too much man-made light can mess up their usual patterns.
Light pollution is strongest in about three feet of the water. Here, man-made light can be strong enough to confuse the copepods. Nearly 2 million square kilometers of ocean get such strong night light. That’s an area about the size of Mexico. Farther down, the light gets weaker. But even 65 feet deep, it’s still bright enough to bother copepods across 840,000 square kilometers of ocean.
The team published its findings on December 13 in Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene.
32. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word “disrupting” in Paragraph 1
A. upsetting B. observing C. ensuring D. protecting
33. What do we know about copepods from the passage
A. They are main eaters of other creatures.
B. They are not affected by underwater light.
C. They can escape attacks with the help of light.
D. They can weaken the effect of man-made light
34. How does the author show the seriousness of light pollution in Paragraph 4
A. By stating opinions. B. By listing numbers.
C. By raising questions. D. By giving reasons.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Light Pollution from Sea Life B. Living Conditions of Copepods
C. Discoveries of Copepods D. Light Pollution Even in Sea
第二节：七选五（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。
How often have you thought: “When I lose this weight, I’ll be more confident and happy” Yes, you might be, but often the effect is short-lived. You’re then looking for the next thing and the next. 36 And that starts with your mindset and becoming healthier and stronger physically and mentally at the same time.
·Develop a healthy attitude towards yourself. Accept yourself as the unique individual you are today. Focus on your own journey, rather than waste time comparing yourself to others. Don’t be mean, critical or judgemental to anyone including yourself！ 37 .
· 38 . Be curious about how you honestly feel about yourself, and try to go beyond “I don’t like my body”. Try closing your eyes and slowly focusing on each part of your body and see what thoughts, feelings and emotions arise. We often avoid thoughts that are uncomfortable or painful. 39 This isn’t about solving them, but exploring them might bring new insight and reduce their power.
·Take action that works for you. 40 Building a personal toolkit of exercises to use when your thoughts are slipping to the negative will keep you on track to having a positive body image.
The long-term change will come from the internal work you do. Remember that true beauty is much more than skin deep.
A. Be kind supportive and respect yourself.
B. The trick is to work on your body confidence now.
C. Explore your thoughts and feelings about your body.
D. Instead, learn to observe them and how they make you feel.
E. Write down three things you’re grateful to your body each day.
F. Try to focus back on the present moments, whatever you are doing.
G. It may require a bit of time to find what works for you but it’s worth it.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
Concerned by the recent economic hardship, BG Cares, on Saturday, gave out food to poor Nigerians in Yaba, urging well-meaning Nigerians to be their neighbors’ keepers.
BG Cares, which led a group of 41 in Nigeria on a ride for charity（慈善）, said it was working to show 42 towards members of society. Speaking at the event 43 “Jollof to the Street”, President of the Bikers, Kayode Palmer, said, “It is why we ride. Altruism（利他主义）has been the driving force behind BG Cares’ commitment（投入）to 44 others.”
A statement by BG Cares 45 said that it was driven by the determination to change the 46 stories about the biking community, which could help to clear up the misunderstanding between bikers and non-bikers. The statement 47 , “At the heart of their programme lie their charity outreaches（外展服务）, which have become a part of their task to create a positive effect in the lives of those 48 .”
The yearly “Jollof to the Street” charity ride has become a 49 for the group, showing their values of kindness. Through the BG Cares, the group works with other charitable organizations, making a（n） 50 effort in bringing positive change. BG Cares hopes that their charity ride will serve as a powerful 51 for others to join hands and make a 52 in Nigeria.
BG Cares expresses heartfelt appreciation to all their 53 , partners and volunteers, whose giving made the “Jollof to the Street” charity ride a 54 . Their continued support 55 BG Cares to continue improving the lives of poor communities across Nigeria.
41. A. bikers B. teenagers C. experts D. officials
42. A. pressure B. pride C. kindness D. strength
43. A. stopped B. themed C. changed D. taught
44. A. investigating B. recognizing C. helping D. concentrating
45. A. hopefully B. doubtfully C. surprisingly D. actually
46. A. energetic B. unique C. satisfying D. bad
47. A. compared B. read C. ignored D. remembered
48. A. in need B. in addition C. in advance D. in secret
49. A. tradition B. performance C. aspect D. scene
50. A. sudden B. digital C. common D. adventurous
51. A. comment B. experiment C. pressure D. encouragement
52. A. difference B. mistake C. wish D. choice
53. A. athletes B. supporters C. scientists D. programmers
54. A. lecture B. schedule C. debate D. success
55. A. forces B. warns C. enables D. prefers
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。
56 picture quality has improved greatly with the development of flat-screen television, sound has taken a dive. The problem us that televisions with slimmed-down screens have insufficient room for suitable speakers 57 （fit）to them, either at the back 58 in the frame（框）.Such televisions are usually connected to 59 external sound system, such as a sound bar or a home-cinema system, 60 （make）their audio quality better.
The loudspeakers of early televisions were as big as the screen, but engineers have got good at making speakers smaller and putting them into 61 （tight）spaces. Sony is the first company 62 （develop）what it calls Acoustic Surface.
Unlike traditional ones, this screen gives off the light directly, 63 means it is able to vibrate（振动）more 64 （flexible）. This vibration is invisible to the viewer and does not affect picture quality. One beneficial consequence is that a program’s music 65 （broadcast）directly at the viewer instead of from the side. It is also possible to create stereo（立体的）effects by the sound’s point of origin across the screen.
第四部分 语言基础知识（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
66. It is essential to attach importance to m______ a healthy work-life balance.
67. With the exam a______, I believe you should spend more time reviewing.
68. I have been busy preparing all the office e______ for the coming opening these days.
69. The firefighter rushed into the burning building without h______ to save the trapped family.
70. People nowadays tend to avoid a______ responsibilities rather than take on them.
71. With a smile of ______（满意）on his face, he said, “Well done. I am proud of you.”
72. The______（讲座）was put off due to the power failure.
73. In his teens, he ______（更喜欢）to read books rather than play basketball.
74. It was a treasure ______（装饰）with gold and jewels, which took the top artists years to make.
75. They ______（频繁）fall into the depths of loneliness, humiliation, and despair.
第五部分 书面表达（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
76.假如你是李华，你的美国朋友John打算参加2024年第21届“汉语桥”世界中学生中文比赛，他来信询问该如何准备。请根据以下要点给他回封信，提供建议。要点如下：
1.日常多练习汉语；2.多了解中国文化习俗；3.自信，保持良好的心态。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头语已为你写好。
Dear John,
I’d like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the 2024 Chinese Bridge Competition.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分15分）
77.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为80-100左右。
Whether we notice it or not, our child is a little reflection of ourselves. They grow up looking more and more like us. They even have similar personalities and hobbies. And in some cases, the standard of choosing a good friend.
One day, my 10-year-old Jane said, “Mom, I made a new friend at school today. Can she come over tomorrow ” Her words made me extremely happy because Jane was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great.” I said, thinking back to my own childhood best friend, Susan. We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights, New York. We met at the age of 10, too. Like my daughter. I was shy and had trouble making friends. But Susan drew me out. She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile. Thanks to Susan. I was happy every day.
In senior high school, Susan went on a trip to Florida. This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days. “I’ll be back soon and I will write to you as soon as I arrive.” she told me. But I didn’t get her phone call nor receive any mail from her. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey, making my hope of seeing Susan impossible.
Whenever I thought of her, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Jane brought her new friend home. “Hi, Mrs. Smith.” the little girl said. Her hair was so shiny and black and she gave me a big smile. “My name is Jo. My mom will pick me up 2 hours later.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为80-100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar.
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江苏省苏州第一中学校2023-2024学年第一学期一月自主学习
能力检测
高一年级英语试卷答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BABBC 6-10 ABCCA 11-15 ABCCB 16-20 BACCA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-25 DACCC 26-30 DDADC 31-35 CACBD
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 BACDG
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 ACBCD 46-50 DBAAC 51-55 DABDC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
56. Although/Though/While 57. to be fitted 58. or 59. an 60.
61. tighter 62. to develop 63. which 64. flexibly 65. is broadcast
第四部分 语言基础知识（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
单词拼写
66. maintaining 67. approaching 68. equipment 69. hesitation
70. assuming 71. satisfaction 72. lecture 73. preferred 74. decorated
75. frequently
第五部分 书面表达（共两节，满分30分）
第一节76.应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear John,
I’d like to give you some advice on how to prepare for the 2024 Chinese Bridge Competition.
You should take some effective measures in preparation for the approaching contest. To begin with, you’d better do more practice including speaking and listening, for practice makes perfect. What’s more, since Chinese language has its roots in traditional festivals and customs. It is necessary for you to know something about them. Last but not least, having a good attitude is essential for any competition. You can do some sports or listen to music to relax yourself when you feel stressful.
All in all, believe yourself and you will be sure to have a good performance during the competition. I hope my suggestions are worth taking and I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Lihua
第二节77.读后续写（满分15分）
I was puzzled because my daughter’s new friend looked so familiar. Staring at her, I found myself reminded of my childhood companion（同伴）and I was sorry for the absence of thankfulness I owed her for so long. Two hours passed with the two girls giggling from time to time when there was a gentle knock. Immediately I opened the door, I was amazed with tears swelling in my eyes. “Susan ” “It’s me.” Without hesitation, we embraced each other tightly and those merry moments of our childhood flashed through my mind. When we walked in the house, we saw two girls sitting back-to-back, purring and smiling. “Let’s make the friendship longer, till forever.”
听力原文
Text 1
W: Good morning, sir. Is there anything I can do for you
M: Yes, I’d like to fix my car lights. Last night, I couldn’t see anything and almost hit a traffic island（安全岛）.
Text 2
W: What do you think of today’s NBA game
M: I haven’t seen a better one. Kevin Durant really did a good job.
Text 3
W: You were in a river in this picture. Were you swimming
M: No. The river was polluted so my workmates and I were taking measurements of the water’s temperature and pH.
W: Was the pollution serious Is any fish in the river now
Text 4
M: Raise your head a little bit and smile a little. OK, you look great in the camera.
W: Wait a minute. Let me put on my hat.
Text 5
W: I have to attend a parents’ meeting this evening at my daughter’s school. Please help me cancel the meeting at 7:30 pm.
M: OK. I can make it on tomorrow morning.
Text 6
W: Thanks for inviting me to go birdwatching, Greg.
M: Shh! Don’t talk so loud.
W: Why I haven’t seen any birds yet. They can’t be scared by our voice.
M: No, only when it is quiet can we listen for their songs. Then we can find then easily.
W: I see. Do you go birdwatching every weekend
M: No. I go about once a month.
W: It’s a good way of spending time outdoors.
Text 7
W: Tony, what have you got in your hand
M: A reading list. As the holiday is coming, we are asked to do some reading and write a book review. Don’t you have this assignment
W: No. What books are on your list
M: A Song of ice and Fire, Thirteen Reasons Why and First Test...
W: Do you have to read them all
M: No. Just one of them. Would you please give me some advice
W: I’ve never read any of them, but I hear that Thirteen Reasons Why and A Song of Ice and Fire have been adapted for TV plays. I’ve watched the TV series Game of thrones, which was adapted from the latter.
M: Great. This is the book I will read.
Text 8
W: Leo, I saw a photo of you playing the piano on the display board in the classroom.
M: Yeah, that was a year ago. I took part in a piano competition.
W: We are trying to organize a music group to celebrate National Day. We have enough guitar players, violin players, but we still need some piano players.
M: Oh, really Sounds good to me. But...
W: Are you too busy with your study
M: No, actually I haven’t played the piano for a long time. I’m afraid I can’t play as well as I used to.
W: Don’t worry about it. We’ll be practicing for a few months before we have to perform.
M: OK, then, I’d be glad to. It can help me relax and it’s a good chance to meet new people.
W: That’s true. And I’m sure your piano will be a great addition to our group.
M: I do hope so.
Text 9
M: Hello, I am William.
W: Hello, you are the new designer for our department, right
M: Yes.
W: Welcome. I heard we would have a talented young man working with us.
M: Thank you! Are you British
W: Well, actually, I am French. But I have been in England for 15 years.
M: Such a long time.
W: And my husband Bob was born in England. He teaches spoken English in a university. So I always learn English from him.
M: No wonder you speak English so fluently.
W: Thank you! How about you Where are you from
M: I am from Rome, Italy.
W: Oh, really I once went there during the Christmas holiday with ray son.
M: How do you like it
W: Very much. It’s the most beautiful city I have ever been to. And the guide there was very nice.
M: Thank you. I’m very glad to hear that.
W: Can you teach me Italian
M: I will if I am free. Can you show the department to mc now
W: OK, let’s go.
Text 10
W: Hello, everyone. Do you know Ben Nevis It’s the highest mountain in Britain. Today I’ll tell you my experience of climbing it. It was in February. We camped at the bottom of the mountain. Although the weather forecast was perfect, with no winds or snow, there was still a general feeling of nervousness when we set out. The group soon climbed and my legs felt heavy. Being the weakest member of the group, I had to rest more frequently. The others sometimes stopped for a break to let me catch up. After seven hours of climbing, we reached the top. On a clear day, we saw the sea and the Isle of Skye right across it. On Ben Nevis, getting back to camp can be as much of a challenge as going up. When I finally came back to the tent, I couldn’t say I really enjoyed the experience, but at least I made it to the top.
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