2023-2024学年永安三中高中校高一（上）第二次月考
英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最
佳选项，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.What is the woman going to do for Jessie’s birthday party
A. Blow up balloons. B. Play the guitar. C.Make a cake.
2.Who is the man talking to
A. His mother. B.His teacher. C.His classmate.
3. What is the man doing
A. Checking books. B. Reading a magazine. C. Searching the Internet.
4. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. In the supermarket. C. At a restaurant.
5. What was the woman most satisfied with about the bag
A. Its color. B. Its price. C. Its size.
第二节（共 15 小题,每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
请听下面 5 段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. The holiday activities. B. The formal exam date. C. The study plan
7. When is the man' s birthday
A. On the 15th. B. On the 16th. C. On the 18th.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To make a suggestion. B. To offer some help. C.To ask for some information.
9. What will Tara get
A. A diary. B. A clock. C. A handbag.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Workmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
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听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where did the woman go on Monday
A. To a lake. B. To a forest. C. To a farm.
12.What did the woman do on Wednesday
A. She stayed at home. B. She saw some birds. C. She walked in the mountains.
13.How did the woman feel about the film on Friday
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Bored.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Why did Molly start the online club
A. To write book comments. B. To talk to the writers. C.To discuss books.
15. What surprised Molly
A. Many teenagers like reading.
B. The club is popular with students.
C.Students do school projects easily.
A. Clothing. B. Food. C. Tour.
16. How many members are there in Molly's club
A.About 500. B.About 1,000. C.About 1,800.
17.What should students do to join the club
A. Pay some money.
B. Donate a book.
C.Complete a form online.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18.What made the speaker interested in insects
A. His father’s influence.
B. His school project.
C. His teacher's words.
19.What was the best way to attract butterflies
A. Planting colorful flowers.
B. Providing suitable food.
C. Choosing sunny places.
20.What was the speaker excited about
A. Seeing a blue butterfly.
B. Observing white butterflies.
C. Attracting many other insects.
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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。
A
The UK has a rich literary heritage, with cities packed with bookshops, literary
landmarks and comfortable cafes. If you love books, try one of these city breaks.
York
Earning a remarkable “bookspiration” score of 9. 4/10, York has claimed the title
of the best UK city for book lovers. Having the highest number of reading spots per
100, 000 people among all cities analysed, literary lovers will find themselves spoiled
for choice in this city. Home to 20 libraries and 33 highly-rated bookshops, this serves
as a significant literary resource for a city of its population size.
Books inspired by York include: The Secret Garden, Wuthering Heights, Jane
Eyre
Bath
Bath comes second, receiving a final “bookspiration” score of 8. 1/10. Beyond its
plentiful quiet reading spots, more than seven libraries and 16 bookshops per 100, 000
people, the city also offers sufficient green spaces, perfect for eager readers to dive
into their favourite books. It’s a dream destination for those with a preference for Jane
Austen’s works. It’s also host to the annual Jane Austen Festival in September,
featuring many immersive(沉浸式的)Regency-themed experiences.
Books inspired by Bath include: Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Vathek
Belfast
In third place is Belfast, scoring a respectable 7. 3/10. The Northern Irish city has
18 libraries and 55 charming bookshops to choose from. Serving as the backdrop of
inspiration for CS Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, Belfast also has a bookish
culture as it plays host to an annual book festival drawing in the nation’s biggest
bookworms.
Books inspired by Belfast include: Eureka Street, Mystery Man, The Star Factory
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Bristol
Bristol with a score of 6. 8/10 secures fourth place to be a literary lover’s paradise.
Thanks to its treasure of bookshops from independent to second-hand, over 17
bookshops per 100, 000 people, the lively South West city makes an incredible
destination for book-shopping.Books inspired by Bristol include: Shadow Dance,
Birdcage Walk, Keep Him Close
21．Which city is the source of the inspiration for Wuthering Heights
A．York. B．Bath. C．Belfast. D．Bristol.
22．What can you do during Jane Austen Festival
A．Rate bookstores of the city. B．Attend theme-based activities.
C．Dive into CS Lewis’s books. D．Take a South West city tour.
23．What is a feature of Belfast
A．The best green reading spaces. B．The highest “bookspiration” score.
C．The most attractive book festival. D．The biggest second-hand bookstore.
B
During our research for this sequence (一组镜头) we had been told we
shouldn’t even bother trying to film the Pallas’s cat (兔狲) in winter. Filming such
an animal was said to be near impossible. We wouldn’t be able to find such a small
animal in the vast steppes (大草原) of Mongolia. Besides this, they ,re known to be
easily frightened and extremely cautious. But we wanted to surprise audiences by
showing them frozen worlds that lay outside of the Poles.
Arriving in Mongolia, I was struck by its vastness. It ’s unbelievable that our first
day presented us with a good view of our hard-to-find target. Our guide took us to the
top of a hill. More than a kilometre away in an unimpressive pile of rocks, I could see
a tiny spot, a Pallas’ s cat! We were so excited!
We had been blessed with extremely low daytime temperatures. Pallas’s cats have
the densest coat of any cat, but even so they must save their energy as much as
possible. Their movements at these temperatures were especially seldom. While
conditions did not look promising, we still needed to see if we could actually film
them.
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The cats would only appear if the sun was out. But the steppe could be hit at any
time by fast and bitter winds which would make any animal that had decided to
appear come to an end. The decision as to whether to hold out for the weather to pass
or to have a rest was always a painful one to make.
But as the weeks went on and we spent more time with the cats, it was
astonishing to see just how it was that they were able to survive in such a difficult and
unpleasant environment. The longer we spent with them ,the more we found ourselves
falling in love with these attractive little characters and their winter lives.
24. Why do people think it’s unlikely to film the cats
A. The action is illegal. B. The steppes are not large.
C. The cats are extremely careful. D. The cat number is small.
25. How did the author feel when the steppes came into sight
A. Amazed. B. Excited. C. Anxious. D. Upset.
26. What can we infer from paragraph 3 and 4
A. We suffered low temperatures. B. The Pallas’s cats love the sun.
C. The decisions are hard to make. D. The filming condition is challenging.
27. What would be the best title of the text
A. Palla’s Cats—An Unusual Animal B. Experience of Filming the Palla’s Cats
C. Survival Skills on Mongolia Steppes D. Extreme Weather outside the Poles
C
Is it true that our brain alone is responsible for human cognition (认知) What
about our body Is it possible for thought and behaviour to originate from somewhere
other than our brain Psychologists who study Embodied Cognition (EC) ask similar
questions. The EC theory suggests our body is also responsible for thinking or
problem-solving. More precisely, the mind shapes the body and the body shapes the
mind in equal measure.
If you think about it for a moment, it makes total sense. When you smell
something good or hear amusing sounds, certain emotions are awakened. Think about
how newborns use their senses to understand the world around them. They don’t have
emotions so much as needs — they don’t feel sad, they’re just hungry and need food.
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Even unborn babies can feel their mothers’ heartbeats and this has a calming effect. In
the real world, they cry when they’re cold and then get hugged. That way, they start to
associate being warm with being loved.
Understandably, theorists have been arguing for years and still disagree on
whether the brain is the nerve centre that operates the rest of the body. Older Western
philosophers and mainstream language researchers believe this is fact, while EC
theories that the brain and body are working together as an organic supercomputer,
processing everything and forming your reactions.
Further studies have backed up the mind-body interaction. In one experiment, test
subjects were asked to judge people after being handed a hot or a cold drink. They all
made warm evaluations when their fingertips perceived warmth rather than coolness.
And it works the other way too. In another study, subjects’ fingertip temperatures
were measured after being “included” in or “rejected” from a group task. Those who
were included felt physically warmer.
For further proof, we can look at the metaphors (比喻) that we use without even
thinking. A kind and sympathetic person is frequently referred to as one with a soft
heart and someone who is very strong and calm in difficult situations is often
described as solid as a rock. And this kind of metaphorical use is common across
languages.
Now that you have the knowledge of mind-body interaction, why not use it If
you’re having a bad day, a warm cup of tea will give you a flash of pleasure. If you
know you’re physically cold, warm up before making any interpersonal decisions.
28．According to the author, what is the significance of EC
A．It brings us closer to the truth in human cognition.
B．It offers a clearer picture of the shape of human brain.
C．It reveals the major role of the mind in human cognition.
D．It facilitates our understanding of the origin of psychology.
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29．Where does the newborns’ understanding of their surroundings start from
A．Their personal looks. B．Their mental needs.
C．Their inner emotions. D．Their physical feelings.
30．What does the author intend to prove by citing the metaphors in Paragraph 5
A．Human speech is alive with metaphors.
B．Human senses have effects on thinking.
C．Human language is shaped by visual images.
D．Human emotions are often compared to natural materials.
31．What is the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph
A．To deepen the readers’ understanding of EC．
B．To encourage the reader to put EC into practice.
C．To guide the reader onto the path to career success.
D．To share with the reader ways to release their emotions.
D
Aspirin has long been believed to help prevent heart attacks and strokes(中
风).Some studies have shown that it also has a protective effect against certain types
of cancer. As a result, some people religiously pop a low-dose(低剂量的) aspirin after
breakfast every day (never take one on an empty stomach). But now its status as a
wonder drug has come into question, following a meta-analysis of trial evidence.
A meta-analysis reviews the results of a large number of trials and can therefore
come to more certain conclusions. This latest review was published this May in The
Journal of the American Medical Association.It focused on the connection between
aspirin use and cardiovascular(心血管的 ) and bleeding events. It found that the
well-known risk that aspirin can cause internal bleeding is as great as the benefits of
preventing heart attacks and strokes. In some cases, the risk even outweighs the
benefits.
Aspirin thins the blood, thus helping to prevent blood clots (血栓). For his reason,
it is a good drug for protecting people who have already had a heart attack or stroke
from having another. However, the 164,225 people in these trials had no history of
cardiovascular disease. They were monitored for an average of six years, during
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which time they took a daily aspirin or placebo(安慰剂 ).Among those who took
aspirin, there were about 11% fewer heart attacks and strokes but 43% higher
likelihood of a major bleeding episode in the stomach, brain or intestine(肠道).
Dr Sean Zheng, a cardiology(心脏病学 ) researcher at King’s College London,
said that taking a daily aspirin couldn’t be recommended for healthy people. But there
might still be a case for people with a higher risk of a heart attack or stroke, he added.
However, it would be important to consider the bleeding risk.
“Aspirin use requires discussion between the patient and their doctor, with the
knowledge that any small potential cardiovascular benefits are weighed up against the
real risk of severe bleeding." he said.The findings reflect the average likelihood of
bleeds or heart attacks among the patients in all the trials. There will be people among
them who would be better off taking aspirin and those who will be worse. It's yet
another situation where we need to weigh up our individual risk and benefit--- maybe
with the help of an understanding GP.
32．Which of the following is NOT a reason why some people take an aspirin every
day
A．They want to lower their risk of having a heart attack
B．They hope to protect themselves against some cancers
C．They want to ensure they don't have a sick stomach
D．They aim to make sure they won't suffer another stroke
33．What can be concluded from the recent meta-analysis
A．That aspirin does more harm than good to the human body
B．That aspirin frequently causes internal bleeding because it thins the blood
C．That previous research into the effects of aspirin on the human body was
unreliable.
D．That taking aspirin is not worth the risk for those with no history of heart tacks
or strokes.
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34．What should people do before taking aspirin, according to the article
A．To have a thorough physical examination
B．To ask for others' opinions on the internet.
C．To read the findings of new studies on aspirin
D．To talk with a doctor familiar with their condition
35．The article was probably written by ________
A．the director of a hospital
B．a public health journalist
C．the CEO of a medical company
D．a representative for an insurance company
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。
Clownfish like to live in coral reefs, but they don ,t spend their whole lives there.
In the first few months after they are born, they “wander ”in the open sea. When the
baby clownfish grow big enough to swim, they hurry home. They can’t see the reef,
however. 36
But humans — and their ships, speedboats, energy exploration platforms and even
surfing — have made the ocean an unbearably noisy place. 37 In the case
of baby clownfish, they make them unable to find their way home.
38 There are still many other sea animals depending on their ability to
hear for their survival. They use sounds to sense their environment and to
communicate. Dolphins call one another by unique names. Toadfish hum. Whales
sing.
Many sea animals swim away from the noises. 39 But
slow-moving animals like sea cucumbers (海参 ) are left helpless. In some
places, human-made noises are everywhere. Animals have to permanently move away
from these noises to quieter places. They are then forced to compete against others for
the same pools of resources. Overtime, their populations start to become smaller.
Luckily, the noise is a controllable pollutant. “We know exactly what causes the
noise, we know where it is and we know how to stop it”said Steve Simpson, a
biologist in England. 40 Wind-powered boats have been developed.
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Shipping routes can also be moved away from certain areas. Researchers are calling
for stricter rules. “We have noise standards for cars and trucks,”said
Carlos Duarte, another biologist.“Why should we not have them for ships ”
A. Clownfish are not the only ones to suffer.
B. Many solutions to this problem already exist.
C. Some animals could swim fast to catch food.
D. These noises are often louder than the natural ones.
E. Instead, they depend on the small noises that a reef lets out .
F. Whales, for example, can learn to avoid busy shipping routes.
G. Actually, the ocean has always been home to many clownfish.
第三部分 语言运用 (共三节，满分 45 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。
Many people are volunteering to help others.They are a generally __41__ group
and getting a huge benefit that non － volunteers don’t.Research suggests that
volunteers aren’t just helping the communities they __42__.They actually experience
a boost in their mental health.
__43__ with people who don’t volunteer, people who volunteer are more __44__
with their lives and rate their overall health as better.Also people who volunteer more
frequently experience greater __45__：Those who volunteered at least once a month
reported better mental health than those who volunteered __46__ or not at all.
The researchers also found that people who started to volunteer became happier
over time.While it’s __47__ that happier people spend more time volunteering,
studies suggest that you don’t need to already __48__ happy to benefit from it.In fact,
some research suggests that people who __49__ with lower levels of well being may
even get a bigger boost from volunteering.
Why does volunteering __50__ mental health A combination of __51__ is likely
at play.Volunteering appears to be naturally __52__—when we help others, we tend to
experience a “warm glow(喜悦)”.Volunteering is also likely to help boost a sense of
__53__ connection.
In particular, for older adults, volunteering can be a way to stay connected to
others after __54__.Finally, volunteering can be a way to __55__ professional skills
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and try out leadership opportunities.
41.A.weather－beaten B.kind－hearted C.nature－loving D.good－looking
42.A.respect B.describe C.analyze D.serve
43.A.Compared B.Honored C.Crowded D.Related
44.A.impressed B.satisfied C.bored D.concerned
45.A.adventures B.operations C.victories D.benefits
46.A.informally B.unavoidably C.infrequently D.unworthily
47.A.simple B.true C.strange D.important
48.A.feel B.sound C.keep D.turn
49.A.put up B.start out C.show off D.run away
50.A.manage B.require C.involve D.support
51.A.standards B.activities C.factors D.patterns
52.A.rewarding B.difficult C.shocking D.suitable
53.A.romantic B.remote C.cultural D.social
54.A.retirement B.graduation C.consultation D.treatment
55.A.recognize B.build C.research D.match
第二节 单句语法填空 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分 满分 15 分)
根据句子意思请在空白处填入适当的词语或括号内单词的正确形式。
56. As a senior high school student, I’ll have to get used to being responsible_______
a lot more.
57. Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious
___________ (challenge) we are facing.
58. The UN meetings___________only two languages are used may need only one
interpreter.
59. It is high time to stop the people who are hunting___________(illegal).
60. ___________(write) Chinese has also become an important means by which
China，s present is connected with its past.
61. Don’t lose heart! Keep moving, and you can make___________to your goal.
62. Hundreds of houses___________(destroy) by the volcanic eruption, leaving many
people homeless last week.
63. Having been on a diet for months, Kayla became___________(slim) than before.
64. Workers built shelters for survivors___________homes had been lost.
65. What is amazing is that the___________(wise) of ancient people was limitless.
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第三节 (共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料 在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
SMALL FRIENDS PET SHELTER
The Small Friends Pet Shelter 66 （start） by a group of high school
students and their parents when they started to see many pets that were left behind
after their 67 （family）moved away.
Today,there are about 70 cats,50 dogs，three rabbits,and a few turtles 68
（live）at the shelter.The young people 69 run the shelter work hard 70
（keep） the place clean,take care of the animals,and advertise the animals so that
they can be adopted.
They have already helped to find homes for nearly 200 animals.It is hard work,
71 the young people working at the shelter think it is worth it.So if you find a pet
that is 72 （lose）,call the young people 73 small Friends Pet
Shelter!And if you want to help out,go and volunteer 74 （you） time and
love.That is what the animals 75 （real）need most.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 25 分）
第一节 英汉互译，共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)
76. What if no one talks to me
77. There comes a time when the old must give way to the new.
78. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to
wildlife.
79. 我建议你和你的朋友谈谈他的行为。 (recommend)
80. 乔丹 Jordan说他成功的秘诀是吸取失败的教训。 (secret to ）
第二节 写作 (满分 15 分)
假如你是李华，你校将举办外国学生中文演讲比赛，请给你的英国朋友
George 写封邮件邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 比赛时间；
2. 演讲话题；
3. 报名方式。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右
2. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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英语试卷答案
一.听力
1-5 ABCAB 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 BACCA 16-20 BCABA
二 .阅读理解
21-23 ABC 24-27 CADB 28-31 ADBB 32-35CDDB
36-40 EDAFB
三 完形填空
41-45：BDABD 46-50：CBABD 51-55：CADAB
英汉互译
56.for 57.challenges 58.where/in which 59.illegally 60.Written61.it 62.were destroyed 63.slimmer 64.whose 65.wisdom
四 .语法填空
66.was started 67.families 68. living 69. who 70. to keep
71 but 72. lost 73. at 74.your 75. really
翻译
76.要是没人和我说话会怎么样？
77.新旧更替的时代已经到来。
78.只有当我们学会与自然和谐共处，我们才能够不再成为野生动物的威胁。
79.I recommended that you (should)talk to your friend about his behavior.
80.Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from his failure.
写作
Dear George,
Knowing that you are quite fluent and expert in Chinese, I’m writing to invite you to participate in a Chinese Speech Contest to be held.
On the theme of “First impression on China”, the competition is scheduled to be launched in the school auditorium on January 17th at 6 p.m. Undoubtedly, your abundant experience and outstanding presentation skills will allow you to win out in the contest. So if you’re interested, please sign up for it on the school website before January 15th.
Looking forward to your involvement. Wish you a great success!
听力原文
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)
M: You’re going to Jessie’s birthday party soon, aren’t you
W: Yeah, she wants her friends to do different things for her party this year instead of giving her gifts. I’ve got to blow up balloons. Mary will play the guitar and Jane will make a cake.
(Text 2)
W: Marcus, I’ve got your homework.
M: About mountains
W: Yes. You’ve found lots of information that I hadn’t told you in class, so well done. The problem is though, you didn’t say why the mountains were formed.
(Text 3)
W: Jonathan, what are you doing on the Internet
M: I’m looking for some information about elephants. Grandpa gave me a magazine. There was an article with some facts, but that’s all.
W: Well, we’ve got lots of books about animals. You can check them.
(Text 4)
W: I’m back!
M: Hi, Mom. Are you OK You’ve been gone for two hours.
W: Yes, I’m fine. The supermarket was just really busy. Now I need to put the food in the fridge.
M: I’ll do it, Mom. You just sit here, have a cup of coffee and take a rest.
(Text 5)
M: Is that a new bag
W: Yes, do you like it I wasn’t sure about getting a green one.
M: So, why did you get it
W: The discount was great. But it’s too small for my books. Maybe it’ll be OK for my swimming kit.
第一节到此结束。
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
M: Have you been told the formal exam date
W: No, not yet. We’re having a practice test on the 15th, so maybe they’ll tell us then.
M: But I need to plan my studies.
W: I thought it was on the 16th, but that day is a holiday and the school won’t be open.
M: Well, I just hope it’s not the 18th. I don’t want an exam on my birthday.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 7)
M: Hi, Jane. Are you busy now
W: Hello, Mike. I’m not busy. What’s the problem
M: I just sent the kids to school and I’m home now. I want to take your gifts to the post office. But you didn’t write the names and addresses on them.
W: The books are for Gordon. The clock is for my mum.
M: And the handbag Is that for Tara
W: No. That’s mine.
M: OK. So what did you get for Tara I know it’s her birthday next week.
W: The diary is hers.
M: OK. Well, what about the black umbrella on the table
W: It’s ours!
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
M: Hi, Fiona. How was your holiday in your grandparents’ village
W: It was great. On Monday, I went for a walk in the forest and saw some beautiful birds.
M: Did you go to the farm on Tuesday
W: No, it was closed. So we walked in the mountains.
M: What did you do on Wednesday
W: We stayed at home all day. Then on Thursday, Grandpa took me to see a famous lake. It was amazing — I took lots of photos.
M: And what about Friday
W: My cousins came over and we all went to the cinema. We saw a film but it was a little boring.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
M: Hello, Molly. Thank you for coming to the interview. Why did you start your online book club
W: A while ago, I had to do a project on a book we were studying. I wanted to talk about it with other students, but I could only find comments on different sites. We needed a place where students could chat about books.
M: So, at the club you only discuss books that you are studying
W: Well, that’s how it started. But after a while, teenagers started to talk about other things they loved reading.
M: Were you surprised by the success of the online book club
W: Yes and no. The surprising thing was that so many teenagers read in their free time. I wasn’t surprised students joined the club — it’s really useful for their school projects.
M: How many members are in the club
W: There are about 1,000 now and it’s growing!
M: How can someone join
W: Just go to our website and sign up. You need to fill in a form so we could know your name, age and which school you go to. Oh, and it’s free to join!
M: Thanks very much for talking to us, Molly.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 10) M
I have always been interested in insects. My dad works at the insect museum. He introduced me to insects at an early age, so I know a lot about them. When I heard about an important school project to check butterfly numbers, I knew I should take part. My schoolmates and I tried different ways to attract butterflies to the garden. We planted the kinds of flowers they like, and we also hung up small bowls of fruit for them to feed on. Actually, it was where all the butterflies went, rather than to the flowers. And when it was sunny, they stayed in the garden area but flew away whenever children came around. During the project, we had to spend 30 minutes in the garden every morning. Other students noted down the butterflies they saw, and then I used helpful butterfly posters to name them. As expected, we saw lots of white butterflies. But then a small blue butterfly appeared — which I’d really wanted to note on my list immediately! We did a good job this year. It was fantastic to take part!
