新泰中学 2022 级高二年级上学期第二次阶段性考试 英语试题
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第一部分 听力(共两节， 满分 30 分)
做题时， 先将答案标在试卷上。 录音内容结束后， 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上 的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节（共5小题； 每小题1.5分， 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。 每段对话后有一个小题， 从题中所给的A、 B、 C三个选项 中选出最佳选项， 并标在试卷的相应位置。 听完每段对话后， 你都有10秒钟的时 间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
1． How many people on the bus escaped unhurt in the accident
A． 6. B． 5. C． 4.
2． What are the speakers mainly talking about
A． A book. B． A movie. C． A song.
3． What did the speakers do last week
A． They had a celebration dinner.
B． They went to see a newborn baby.
C． They sent a mail to their neighbors.
4． Where does the conversation take place
A． In a supermarket. B． In a restaurant. C． In a farm.
5． What are the speakers talking about
A． How to preserve strawberries.
B． Where to buy strawberries
C． How to wash strawberries.
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2至4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 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题； 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和第7题。
6． What day is it today
A． September 9th. B． September 12th. C． September 13th.
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7． Why is the woman charged an extra 20 dollars
A． The price has gone up.
B． The man makes a mistake.
C． She has to pay for room service.
听下面一段对话， 回答第8 至第10题。
8． What does the man probably do
A． A teacher. B． A student. C． A scientist.
9． Why did the woman go to Florida
A． To study biology. B． To go on holiday. C． To learn to dive.
10． What would the man prefer to do in Florida in February
A． See different animals. B． Swim in the sea. C． Have a sunbath.
听下面一段对话， 回答第11 至第 13题。
11． What will happen to the woman at the beginning of the next year A． She will have fewer projects.
B． She will have new responsibilities.
C． She will have a new position at work.
12． How much does the man suggest the woman spend on clothes
A． $200. B． $300. C． $800.
13． Who is the man probably talking to
A． His colleague. B． His wife. C． His boss.
听下面一段对话， 回答第14 至第16题。
14． What does the man want to do in the beginning
A． Buy a refrigerator.
B． Repair a refrigerator.
C． Return a refrigerator.
15． What does the woman do with the situation
A． She lowers the price.
B． She corrects the instructions.
C． She explains the method of use.
16． How does the man sound at the end
A． Confused. B． Embarrassed. C． Disappointed.
听下面一段独白， 回答第17至第20题。
17． When did Google come out with Google Home
A． In 2016. B． In 2015. C． In 2017.
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18． How many songs does Google’s product have
A． 35 million. B． 2 million. C． 2. 5 million.
19． Which product is aimed at young children
A． Amazon Echo. B． Google Home. C． Mattel’s Aristotle.
20． What is typical of the Mattel’s Aristotle
A． The lowest price. B． The earliest product. C． The best interaction
第二部分 阅读（共两节， 满分 40 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。
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Down House, home of Charles Darwin:
Fun fact
Charles Darwin, his wife, Emma, and their children lived at Down House for 40 years from 1838. Several rooms appear as if the family still live here: with croquet sets thrown into an under-stairs cupboard, a half-played game of backgammon on a side table and Emma’s knitting(毛 线 ) left on a chair in the drawing room. Upstairs, an exhibition showcases Darwin’s voyage aboard HMS Beagle, including a reconstruction of his cabin. Outside, visitors can explore the sheltered gardens which Darwin used as an open-air laboratory, and the greenhouse in which he planted rare
plants and devised botanical experiments.
No room at Down House escaped Darwin’s experiments. In the drawing room he
once placed a jar of earthworms on the grand piano to see whether they could hear.
Getting there
A 15-minute drive from the A21/Farnborough. Free parking. The R8 bus from Orpington stops nearby (except Sundays) or the 146 bus from Bromley North and South terminates ( 终 点 站 ) in Downe village, half a mile from the property. The
nearest railway stations are Chelsfield or Orpington, about four miles away.
Value for money
It’s ￡12 (adult), ￡7.20 (child), or ￡31.30 (family with 2 adults). Under 5s go
free.
Opening hours
Open daily 10am-6pm from 30 March to 30 September; daily 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
between 1 to 31 October. Opening times vary through the winter (check website for
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details).
Verdict(评价)
8/10. An unstuffy educational, gentle day-trip attraction with friendly,
knowledgeable staff.
21．What can visitors do in Down House
A．Play the grand piano. B．Set sail in HMS Beagle.
C．Explore Darwin’s work and life. D．Try food sourced from the garden.
22．How much would a couple with their 4-year-old twin sons pay for admission
A . ￡38.40. B . ￡26.20. C . ￡31.30. D . ￡24.
23．What do we know about Down House
A．It is highly thought of. B．It charges parking fees.
C．It has fixed opening hours. D．It is inconveniently located.
B
After years of observing human nature, I have decided that two qualities make a difference between men of great achievement and men of average performance — curiosity and discontent. I have never known an outstanding man who lacked either.
And I have never known an average man who had both.
Together, these deep human urges (驱策力) count for much more than ambition. Galileo was not merely ambitious when he dropped objects of varying weights from the Leaning Tower at Pisa and timed their fall to the ground. Like Galileo, all the great
names in history were curious and asked in discontent, “Why Why Why ”
Fortunately, curiosity and discontent don’t have to be learned. We are born with them and need only to recapture them. “The great man,” said Mencius, “is he who does not lose his child’s heart.” Yet most of us do lose it. We stop asking questions. We stop challenging custom. We just follow the crowd. And the crowd desires only the
calm and restful average.
Most of us meet new people, and new ideas, with hesitation. But once having met and liked them, we think how terrible it would have been, had we missed the chance. We will probably have to force ourselves to waken our curiosity and discontent and
keep them awake.
How should you start Modestly, so as not to become discouraged. I think of one friend who couldn’t arrange flowers to satisfy herself. She was curious about how the
experts did it.
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The way to begin is to answer your own excuses. You haven’t any special ability Most people don’t; there are only a few geniuses. You haven’t any time That’s good,
because it’s always the people with no time who get things done. Harriet Stowe,
mother of six, wrote parts of Uncle Tom Cabin while cooking. You’re too old
Remember that Thomas Costain was 57 when he published his first novel, and that
Grandma Moses showed her first pictures when she was 78.
However you start, remember there is no better time to start than right now, for
you’ll never be more alive than you are at this moment.
24．In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to .
A．present an argument B．make a comparison
C．reach a conclusion D．propose a definition
25．What does the example of Galileo tell us
A．Scientists tend to have varied ambitions.
B．Trial and error leads to the finding of truth.
C．Creativity results from challenging authority.
D．Greatness comes from a lasting desire to explore.
26．What can you do to recapture curiosity and discontent
A．Observe the unknown around you. B．Develop a questioning mind.
C．Lead a life of adventure. D．Follow the fashion.
27．What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A．Gaining success helps you become an expert.
B．The genius tends to get things done creatively.
C．Lack of talent and time is no reason for taking no action.
D．You should remain modest when approaching perfection.
C
Different ways have been applied to dealing with waste paper, specifically used newspapers. Some people put them in the recycling area, while others keep them as wrappers ( 包 装 纸 ). While these are both good measures, a Japanese publishing
company had a better idea for their end use.
The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd. invented the “Green Newspaper” , which allows people to grow plants with it. This unique newspaper was published on Greenery Day, which is focused on environmental news and made of green paper with seeds placed into it. What makes it even more special is the ink (油墨) used to print
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words and photos, which is made from plants. The publisher advises readers to tear the used newspaper into small pieces and plant them in a container with soil. They should water them, like they would do for any plant. Within a few weeks, the seeds will grow
into plants.
This brilliant concept was invented by Dentsu Inc., one of Japan’s most famous advertising companies, which works with the publishing company on the initiative (倡 议). The publisher’s belief is environmental sustainability ( 持续性). As its mission statement says, “The Mainichi doesn’t take action only through information, but also by solving global issues.” With joint efforts, this initiative has reached the corners of Japan and sold around millions of copies daily. Other such initiatives producing
plantable paper are also seen in India and the US.
About 95 million trees are lost for producing newspapers every year. The Internet, the number of whose users stands for 62.5 percent of the population worldwide, has influenced how people read news and the print readership has dropped greatly. However, the reinvention and reimagination of this newspaper will bring about a
change in the publishing industry as well as having an environmental influence.
28. Why was the Green Newspaper invented
A. To get newspapers cheaper. B. To make the most of waste paper.
C. To improve the printing. D. To advertise the publishing company.
29. What can be learned about the “Green Newspaper”
A. It uses high-tech materials.
B. It provides energy for seeds.
C. It’s printed with plant-based ink.
D. It’s published to celebrate Greenery Day.
30. What message does the publisher’s mission statement convey
A. It’s easier said than done. B. Everything comes to one who waits.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Actions speak louder than words.
31. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. About 59 million trees are lost for producing newspapers.
B. The Internet has changed the way people read news totally.
C. The popularity of the Internet leads to the fall of the print readership.
D. The “Green Newspaper” will encourage more people to protect the environment.
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D
People who sleep fewer than six hours a night are more likely to die early, researchers in University of Warwick have found in a recent study. They discovered that people who slept for less than six hours each night were 12% more likely to die
before the age of 65 than those who slept the recommended six to eight hours a night
The researchers pointed out that previous studies had shown that the lack of sleep was associated with problems like heart disease and high blood pressure. However, the researchers also found that sleeping too much was linked to an early death. Those who slept for more than nine hours a night were 30% more likely to die early, as an article in the latest Sleep suggested. That directly contradicts another passage in the same journal last month suggesting that people who slept for ten hours or longer a night were more likely to live to 100. This was thought to be because people who lived into
extreme old age were healthier and therefore slept better.
However, the authors of the latest research contradicted this and suggested that long sleep was a sign of underlying illnesses such as depression and low levels of physical activity. Professor Francesco Cappuccio at the University of Warwick said: “While short sleep may represent a cause of ill-health, long sleep is believed to
represent more an indicator of ill – health.”
He also mentioned: Modern society has seen a gradual reduction in the average amount of sleep people take, and this pattern is more common among full-time workers suggesting that it may be due to social pressures for longer working hours. On the other hand, the worsening of our health is often accompanied by an extension of
our sleeping time.”
Consistently sleeping six to eight hours per night may be good for health. However, whether to achieve the goal depends on various factors such as the environment as well as measures of public health aimed at favourable changes of the s working
environments Professor Francesco Cappuccio added.
32．What did researchers in University of Warwick find
A．Six to eight hours ’ sleep can be appropriate for people.
B．People at an old age are healthier because they sleep longer.
C．People who sleep fewer than 6 hours each night die before 65.
D．Sleeping for more than 9 hours a night does good to one’s health.
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33．What is Professor Francesco Cappuccio most likely to agree with
A．How long we sleep depends on our education
B．Our health becomes worse because we sleep less
C．Modern people sleep less because they work longer
D．Long sleep is what causes our health problems
34．What did the researcher think may help people have proper sleep
A．Social pressure B．Extension of sleeping time.
C．Longer working hours D．Changes of working environments.
35．What can be the best title for this passage
A．Time to Sleep early B．How Long Should We Sleep
C．The Importance of Sleep D．Longer Sleep Makes Better Health
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。
Maybe your mom or dad has told you, “Turn that down before you go deaf!”
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Temporary ( 暂时的) hearing loss can happen after you’ve been exposed to loud noise. You also could have tinnitus (耳鸣), which is a medical term for ringing in the ears. 37 . Although your hearing often returns to normal, the dangerous part is that you can lose it permanently if you listen to loud noise or music over and over
again.
If someone is exposed to loud noise over a long period of time, permanent hearing loss can occur. This means the person’s hearing won’t ever be as good as it once was.
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39 Have you ever gone to a concert and realized your seats were right next to the booming speakers That’s why you might notice that some of your favorite singers also wear hearing protection while they’re performing. Loud music causes
damage to your hearing as well.
You can help keep your hearing in good shape on your own. Save your ears by wearing ear protection when you’re using machinery. You also might want to give
your ears a rest once in a while if you like wearing headphones. 40
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A. Not just noise is harmful.
B. Your ears can feel “full” , too.
C. Of course, they have a point.
D. However, pleasant sounds, like music, do less harm to hearing.
E. Doing these will surely save you from saying “What ” later on.
F. That’s why factory workers sometimes need to wear ear protection.
G. Hearing protection devices come with different noise reduction ratings.
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， 从短文后各题所给的 A、 B、 C 和 D 四个选项中， 选出可以填入 空白处的最佳选项。
During my freshman year at Brooklyn College, credit card companies were eager to earn the business of students. 41 by various rewards programs that only told part of the story, many students signed up for one or more cards without
understanding the 42 of late payment.
43 basic financial literacy (金融素养 ) meant many college students started off their adult lives with poor credit. 44 , they faced challenges later in life when they needed to borrow money but couldn’t 45 a low-interest loan. Poor credit 46 me past college and years into my teaching career. That has fueled my sense of 47 to teach the next generation of students about personal finance. It’s why I helped develop a personal finance course for teens
and young adults.
To make the class as 48 as possible, we asked the students what 49 interested them. They were curious to know about buying homes and cars. Our course, intended for those aged between 14 and 21, has them 50 questions: How much do I need to save to make these purchases Which purchases do I prioritize (优先考虑)
We, educators, can help young people 51 life after graduation, as there are many great 52 and developing our course was 53 than I had expected which is why I hope more schools and youth organizations will
offer financial education.
Financial literacy shouldn’t be optional because it puts those without it at a
significant 54 . And if my 55 as a student and an educator
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have taught me anything, it’s that no one should have to learn important financial
lessons the hard way.
41．A．Attracted B．Sponsored C．Required D．Dominated
42．A．conditions B．benefits C．consequences D．processes
43．A．Displaying B．Maintaining C．Abandoning D．Lacking
44．A．However B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．Instead
45．A．guarantee B．generate C．demand D．settle
46．A．turned B．guided C．followed D．tricked
47．A．independence B．responsibility C．achievement D．identity
48．A．touching B．surprising C．engaging D．inspiring
49．A．words B．titles C．courses D．topics
50．A．posing B．considering C．examining D．tackling
51．A．search for B．pay for C．prepare for D．care for
52．A．questions B．paths C．examples D．resources
53．A．easier B．cheaper C．safer D．stricter
54．A．distance B．disadvantage C．point D．corner
55．A．duties B．abilities C．ambitions D．experiences
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第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节， 满分 30 分）
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。
How deep can a person dive underwater without any 56 (breathe) equipment As one of the world’s top female freedivers, China’s Xu Tongtong’s
answer is beyond the limit.
Freediving is gaining 57 (popular) across the world. Divers rely only on their lung capacity to plunge as far as they can-either in open water in so-called “depth”
events or in the swimming pool, 58 (simple) called “pool” events.
This year, the 35-year-old Xu 59 (dive) 100 meters underwater successfully in both constant weight (CWT) and constant weight bifin (CWTB) contests, becoming only the third female freediver on the planet 60 (reach) this depth. “When I dived 100 meters and grabbed the depth tag, I knew I had done it and 61 (swim) back to the surface with a smile,” Xu joyfully recalled of her 62 (history) feat (壮举).
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Hailing from East China’s Anhui province, Xu changed from swimming to freediving in 2014. “I was able to enter the three-dimensional world from a two-dimensional space. That is 63 I fell in love with freediving,” she told Xinhua in a recent exclusive interview. The biggest attraction of freediving lies 64 facing up to and overcoming our fears. The training is a process of constantly knowing oneself, said Xu. After three months of training and competing this year in Panglao, Xu decided to stay on the island to continue her training and coaching,
65 major source of income for this world-class freediver.
第四部分 写作（共两节， 满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
假定你是李华， 作为一名交换生在伦敦学习， 得知当地要举办中国古典音乐
会， 需要大量志愿者。 请你根据以下要点写一封申请信：
1. 申请理由 2. 个人优势(至少两条)； 3. 表达期望。
注意： 1. 词数应为 100 左右； 2. 可适当增添细节， 使表达流畅。
Dear Sir /Madam,
_________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。 续写的词数应为 150 左右。
It was Christmas Eve. The small local train was almost empty. It was snowing very
hard outside. Suddenly the train stopped and everyone wondered what was wrong.
Then the train conductor walked through the train. “I am very sorry,” he said to everyone. “The snow is too bad. We can’t go forward and we can’t go back. We have to stay here until the snow stops. And then someone will come and move the snow off
the train tracks.”
“How long will we be here ” asked Melanie. “We have to get to Leeds by8: 30 pm
to catch our train to Manchester.”
“I don’t know,” said the conductor. “But it is7: 30 pm now. I’m sorry. I don’t think
we will get to Leeds in time.”
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Melanie wanted to cry. When she married Craig in July, they moved to a small village in the Yorkshire Dales. She loved Craig very much, but life in the village was very quiet. She had not made any friends and she missed her family. She had not seen
them since the wedding. She wanted to be with her family at Christmas.
Craig put his arms around Melanie. “It will be OK,” he said. “You will see your family tomorrow. ”The conductor was talking to a family with two children at the back of the railway carriage. The children were crying loudly. “But we have to be at Grandma and Grandad’s ! We wrote letters to Santa. We told him we would be in Leeds on Christmas night！ He won’t know where to find us. We won’t get any
presents!”
Everyone was very unhappy. Everyone was talking loudly. They were shouting at
the train conductor.
Then an old man stood up and said, “Everyone! Please calm down. I used to work on this railway line and know this kind of weather very well. I think we will be here until tomorrow morning, or maybe longer. So we must make our own Christmas Eve
party. I have a bottle of whisky, a Christmas present for my brother. But I think I will
share it with you.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
“I have Christmas pies and a bottle of my homemade orange drink,” said the
mother of the children.
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The morning came with a lovely surprise to the children.
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12新泰中学 2022 级高二年级上学期第二次阶段性考试
英语答案
听力：1—5． ABBAA 6—10 CCBAC 11—15．BABCC 16—20. BAACC
阅读理解：21—25CDAAD 26—30BCBCD 31—35CACDB
七选五：36.C 37.B 38.F 39.A 40. E
完形填空： 41-45ACDBA 46-50 CBCDB 51-55 CDABD
语法填空：
56．breathing 57．popularity 58．simply 59．dived 60．to reach
61．swam 62. historic 63．why 64．in 65．a
应用文：【参考答案】
【参考答案】
Dear Sir /Madam,
I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Learning that volunteers are wanted
for a classical Chinese music concern to be held in a local concert hall, I feel delighted
and decide to apply for the position.
Frankly speaking, it is the intention of improving myself and helping visitors know
more about the unique Chinese art form that drives me to seize this golden
opportunity.
When it comes to my strengths, not only do I have a good command of English, I
am also outgoing and ready to help others, which I think can make me qualified as a
volunteer. What’s more, having served a local concert hall in China for nearly two
years, I have rich experience in organization and presentation, contributing to my
confidence of doing the job well.
I’d appreciate it if you could take me into consideration. Looking forward to your
reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
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【语篇解读】
本篇书面表达属于应用文，假定你是李华，作为一名交换生在伦敦学习，得
知当地要举办中国古典音乐会，需要大量志愿者。请你根据以下要点写一封申请
信。
【详情解析】
1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→pleased 机会：opportunity→chance 抓住：
seize→catch 此外：What’s more=Besides
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m Li Hua, an exchange student from China.
拓展句：I’m Li Hua, who is an exchange student from China.
【点睛】[高分句型 1] Frankly speaking, it is the intention of improving myself and
helping visitors know more about the unique Chinese art form that drives me to seize
this golden opportunity.(运用了动名词作宾语及强调句型)
[高分句型 2] What’s more, having served a local concert hall in China for nearly two
years, I have rich experience in organization and presentation, contributing to my
confidence of doing the job well. (运用了现在分词作状语)
读后续写：
【答案】Paragraph 1:
“I have Christmas pies and a bottle of my homemade orange drink,” said the
mother of the children. “My family want to share them with you.” Melanie felt better
and said, “We have cheese and biscuits to share.” All the people in the carriage had
special Christmas food and drink in their bags. They put all the food and drink out in
the carriage. The conductor went away and the train driver came back with him and
joined the party. They sang songs and played games. Everyone had a great time.
Finally, the children fell asleep but the adults stayed up until midnight.
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Paragraph 2:
The morning came with a lovely surprise to the children.When they woke up,
there were presents next to their seats. “Santa found us!” they shouted with joy and
amazement. The adults were cold and tired, but everyone smiled. “Santa is very clever,”
smiled the old man. “And I heard the rescue team arriving about an hour ago and we
will continue our journey to our destination soon. Merry Christmas!” “Merry
Christmas!” shouted everyone. All of a sudden, the train started moving.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一辆列车因为下大雪停运了，而Melanie
想回家和家人团聚，这时一个老人提出在火车上举办平安夜派对。最终他们度过
了一个美好的夜晚。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“‘我有圣诞派和一瓶自制的橙汁饮料，’孩子们的母亲说。”
可知，第一段可描写列车里举办派对的经过和场景。
②由第二段首句内容“早晨给孩子们带来了一个可爱的惊喜。”可知，第二段可描
写给孩子的惊喜是什么以及他们获救的信息。
2.续写线索：准备派对——加入派对——孩子得到礼物——获救
3.词汇激活
行为类 ①想要：want to/would like to
②返回：come back/return
③玩得开心：have a great time / have fun / enjoy oneself
情绪类 ①疲惫的：tired / exhausted
②快乐：joy /happiness
【点睛】[高分句型 1] And I heard the rescue team arriving about an hour ago and we
will continue our journey to our destination soon. (运用了现在分词作宾补)
[高分句型 2] When they woke up, there were presents next to their seats. (运用了
when引导时间状语从句)
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听力原文：
Text1【原文】
W: Did you hear about the bus accident on TV Four people died and five others were
taken to hospital.
M: It was terrible. There were fifteen people in total on that bus.
Text2【原文】
M: That was so good! I’m so glad I read the book first, otherwise I wouldn’t have
understood most of the story.
W: I agree. The music was also really good , and the acting, too.
Text3【原文】
M: Laura, what’s in the mailbox
W: It’s a thank-you note from our neighbor. They thank us for visiting them last week
when the baby was born. They also invite us to have dinner next Friday.
M: Are they back home now
W: Should be.
Text4【原文】
W: Vegetables are much fresher in the market! Why did you bring me here
M: Because this supermarket has the special kind of vegetable you are looking for, the
kind you said you enjoyed in the restaurant last week.
W: Wow! Really
M: Yeah. Besides, I want to buy some milk and honey.
Text5【原文】
M: Good morning, Linda. I am calling for help. Someone sent me a basket of
strawberries. Should I put them in the fridge
W: Yes, or you can keep strawberries packaged in closed plastic containers or plastic
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bags to maintain high humidity. Do not wash strawberries until you prepare to eat or
preserve them.
Text6【原文】
M: Good morning, ma’am. May I help you
W: Yes. I’d like to check out now. My room number is 520.
M: One moment, please. Room 520. You are Anna Brown, correct You checked in on
September 9, so you stayed here for four nights altogether.
W: That’s right.
M: OK, here’s your bill, Miss Brown.
W: I’m sorry, but why do I have to pay 20 extra dollars
M: Let me have a look. Oh, that’s for room service.
Text7【原文】
M: Hey, Judy, I haven’t seen you for weeks. Where have you been
W: In Florida.
M: What You were having a vacation while the rest of us were studying on campus in
the cold February
W: Not exactly. I spent most of my time underwater.
M: I don’t understand.
W: I was on a special field trip. I went with my biology class.
M: So you went diving. It must be great fun!
W: You might say so. The sea is full of strange fascinating things. I was able to see
different plants and animals under the sea.
M: How wonderful it is!If I’d been in Florida in February, I’d rather spend my time
just lying in the sun.
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Text8【原文】
W: Dan! It’s me, Maggie.
M: Oh, hi, Maggie.
W: Let’s go out and celebrate tonight.
M: What’s the situation We’re taking a break from spending extra money, remember
Our finances aren’t that great right now.
W: I know. We’ve both been working long hours for months, so we can pay off bills
and save a little. But…I just got a promotion!
M: Wow! That’s great, sweetheart! Is it a new position
W: No, but I have new responsibilities and more special projects. This comes with a
bigger paycheck. It’ll be about $300 a week more.
M: That’s great news! When does the change happen
W: The first month of the next year.
M: That’s three months away…
W: Yes, but that’s not all. I’m getting a bonus in my next paycheck.
M: Oh How much W: $1000.
M: Wonderful! Congratulations, honey!
W: Thank you, dear.
M: Why don’t we save $800 for a trip You can buy some new clothes with the rest.
Text9【原文】
M: I bought this power-saving refrigerator here last month. But it turned out to waste
more electricity. I need to return it unless you can give me a reasonable explanation.
W: I’m sorry, sir. Please allow us to check it first.
M: No problem. I spent a large amount of money on it, and I must say I’m really
disappointed.
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W: Sir, are you sure you were using it according to the instructions
M: Not really. Why ask
W: Because the power-saving function is not automatic. You see, there’s a small
button here. You need to press it to enable the power-saving function. Now, do you
still insist on returning it or would you like to give it another try
M: Oh, this is embarrassing. I was being stupid without reading the instructions. I’ll
keep it.
Text10【原文】
In 2014, Amazon released the world’s first voice-controlled “smart assistant”, called
the Echo. It performed a variety of functions, including setting alarms, creating to-do
lists, and providing real-time information such as weather, traffic and other news. Two
years later, Google came out with the $180 Google Home. In 2017, the toy company
Mattel came out with Aristotle, their idea of a personal assistant, aimed at kids. If you
are in the market for one of these smart assistants, there are a number of things to
consider. For instance, Google Home can answer a wide variety of questions and has a
music library of 35 million songs. It also has many functions that work well with the
TV, and is $50 cheaper than Amazon Echo. Echo can all be operated just by voice
command. It has a music library of 2 million songs. Mattel’s Aristotle can do most of
what the other two can, but is meant to be more of a personal companion to children. It
can be used as a baby camera in your child’s early years, and still be useful until
around middle school. It plays interactive games with them, reads to them, and serves
as an instructional resource as the children grow up. In summary, all three have their
benefits.
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