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衢州市2024年1月高一年级教学质量检测试卷
注意事项：
1．全卷分试卷和答题卷。考试结束后，将答题卷上交。
2．试卷共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
3．请将答案做在答题卷的相应位置上，写在试卷上无效。
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卡上。
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 will the speakers travel first
A．On foot. B．By car. C．By bus.
2．Which subject is the most difficult for Tom
A．Physics. B．History. C．Chemistry.
3．How much does the man usually pay for telephone services per month
A．About $20. B．About $30. C．About $50.
4．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a clothing store. B．At home. C．At school.
5．What will the man probably do for the Chinese New Year
A．Visit his aunt. B．Study at home. C．Travel to New York.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What was the man doing just now
A．Going shopping. B．Working at his office. C．Repairing the door.
7．Who might Tom be
A．Mary’s husband. B．Mary’s boss. C．Mary’s grandfather.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why doesn’t the man like watching basketball games
A．There are few talented players.
B．There are lots of advertisements.
C．There are few basketball games in his city.
9．What can we say about the man
A．Hard-working. B．Confident. C．Anxious.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．What sports to do. B．When to have a trip. C．How to spend their weekend.
11．What happened to the man in the last fishing trip
A．He hurt his arm.
B．He lost his boots（靴子）.
C．He didn’t get any fish.
12．What does the man suggest doing
A．Going climbing. B．Playing games. C．Going fishing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What does Sarah think of Red Bull
A．A bit expensive. B．Quite useful. C．Very sweet.
14．What would Sarah like to drink after playing sports
A．Soda water. B．Red Bull. C．Chocolate milk.
15．What do we know about Tom’s Milka chocolate
A．It was bought from the airport.
B．It was Tom’s favorite chocolate.
C．It was brought by Tom’s sister.
16．How does Sarah sound in the end
A．Worried. B．Upset. C．Surprised.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is an advantage of learning idioms（习语） according to the speaker
A．It can improve your English test scores.
B．It can make you sound like a native speaker.
C．It can increase your knowledge about animals.
18．Which idiom means being patient
A．Nest egg. B．Hold your horse. C．Dog days.
19．What day is it today
A．Sunday. B．Saturday. C．Friday.
20．What will the speaker talk about next week
A．Colors. B．Animals. C．Food.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Street art is always something I look out for when I travel. At the very beginning, street art was a means to share social comments or political ideas, but now it’s increasingly used in many places around the world to beautiful the environment, sometimes becoming popular tourist attractions. Here’s my collection of street art around the world.
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
My hometown has plenty of fantastic street art. You can find some cool pieces in the Jordaan neighborhood and in the North and West parts of the city. One place you absolutely have to visit in Amsterdam is the STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam North. This museum houses huge murals created by artists from around the world in an old industrial warehouse, and is a rich addition to the Amsterdam street art scene.
Bristol, United Kingdom
The birthplace of Banksy, one of the world’s most famous street artists, Bristol is another of the world’s great street art cities. You can find street art across the city on buildings, streets and bridges. The annual Upfest, in the Bedminster suburb, during which artists from around the world are invited to create street art on houses and buildings, is a popular attraction.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro also has a fantastic street art scene. For the 2016 Olympic Games, the city invited famous Brazilian street artist, Kobra, to create the world’s biggest mural along the Olympic Boulevard. The result is simply amazing! Click here to see street art in Rio de Janeiro, or my photos of Rio de Janeiro.
21．Why did people create street art at first
A．To practise painting skills. B．To show social or political opinions.
C．To beautify the environment. D．To draw tourists at home and abroad.
22．What is a must-see street art attraction in the author’s hometown
A．The Olympic Boulevard in Rio. B．The birthplace of Banksy in Bristol.
C．The annual Upfest in Bedminster. D．The STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam.
23．Where is this text probably taken from
A．An art website. B．A research paper. C．A travel magazine. D．A history textbook.
B
There are times in life when we don’t have the energy to get through our problems or the strength to push ahead. That’s when our friends carry us. They remind us that we are not alone — they stand with and comfort us. Even when some friends don’t always know how best to help, they want to be there for us.
Author Parker J. Palmer in his book, Let Your Life Speak, shares about the time he was battling depression（抑郁）. He recalls that some people who visited him tried to cheer him up. “It’s a beautiful day. Why don’t you go out and soak up some sunshine and look at the flowers ” Although he understood their purpose, it made him more depressed. Others reminded him that he was a teacher and writer who had helped so many people. “Try to remember all the good you’ve done and surely you’ll feel better.” That advice, too, left him depressed.
Then there were those who had the courage to stand with him in simple and healing ways. One was a guy named Bill who asked Parker’s permission to visit him in the afternoons. Bill would sit Parker in the chair, kneel in front of him, remove his shoes and socks and for half an hour, massage（按摩） his feet. Bill had found the only place in Parker’s body where he could still experience feelings and reconnect with the human race. Bill would simply do this and say very little. When he talked, he would not give advice but mirror Parker’s feelings. This simple act of care was what carried Parker through his dark time.
We are thankful for the friends who sit with us in easy and healing ways. And we are thankful for the opportunity to be that friend, to offer our presence to those who are hurting, sick, battling depression, suffering great pain and more. May the pathways of love, patience and kindness lead us to friends who are suffering. And once there, even if we are unsure of what to do, we can simply be present.
24．According to paragraph 2, how did Parker find his friends’ ways to cheer him up
A．Nice but unhelpful. B．Warm but old-fashioned.
C．Simple but creative. D．Kind but unimaginative.
25．What effect did Bill’s massage have on Parker
A．It reduced his physical pain. B．It encouraged him to take advice.
C．It helped him reconnect with the world. D．It gave him professional medical care.
26．What does the author suggest we do to help our friends
A．Be thankful to them. B．Keep them company.
C．Be quick to respond. D．Offer practical advice.
27．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text
A．How to Win over People and Make Friends
B．The Benefit of Friendships in Battling Depression
C．The Great Power of Simply Being Present for a Friend
D．Why Friends can Carry You Through Your Darkest Times
C
If there was to be a praise to the frog, it would have to contain one new piece of information: its ability to predict earthquakes. A scientific study has suggested that they escape an area just before such disaster strikes.
The evidence, published yesterday in the Journal of Zoology, centers on a population of breeding（繁殖） frogs in Italy. It seems that, a few years ago, these creatures had suddenly escaped from their home five days before an earthquake struck their breeding ground.
The frogs’ ability to sense the earthquake is not fully understood, but 96 percent of male frogs escaped and returned a day after the danger had passed. This discovery baffled Dr. Rachel Grant, who hadn’t set out to learn about frogs’ reactions to earthquakes, but to study the effect of the lunar cycle on them. She now believes that frogs may be able to sense some signs and use them as an early-warning system for earthquakes.
Frogs are not the only creatures born with an unusual power to predict natural disasters. In 2004, elephants in Thailand made loud noises before the tsunami hit, while bats in Sri Lanka flew around in anxiety before the disaster.
While most of these animal warnings have been ignored, there are times when they have been noticed. In 1975, scientists in Haicheng, China, noticed unusual behavior in the city’s dogs and cats. They demanded the evacuation of the city, expecting a major disaster. Their warning came five-and-a-half hours before an earthquake struck, resulting in 2,000 deaths. Without the evacuation, another 150,000 people could have been killed.
“There are things we can’t see and sounds we can’t hear. But many animals can. There is a sense called electro-perception that fish and sharks use to form a picture around them, while dolphins and bats use sonar to find their way around,” says Professor Daniel Mills, an expert in animal behavior at Lincoln University.
28．According to paragraph 3, Dr Rachel Grant was ______ about the frogs’ unusual behavior
A．worried B．confused C．disappointed D．anxious
29．How does the author develop paragraph 4
A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers.
C．By explaining causes. D．By presenting contrasts.
30．What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the earthquake in Haicheng
A．To stress the seriousness of the disaster. B．To praise the government’s timely action.
C．To describe a successful evacuation in history. D．To show the benefit of noticing animal warnings.
31．What are Prof. Daniel Mills’s words mainly about
A．Why animals can sense disasters. B．What his study will focus on next.
C．How humans learn about the world. D．How animals behave before disasters.
D
Anxious thinker. Loner. Wallflower. These are some negative comments for “introvert” （内向者）, showing a common mind-set in America. Actually they just interact differently; they do well when given time alone to think and prefer close conversations.
American society is ruled by the “Extrovert Ideal（外向理想型）”: successful people take risks and always voice their opinion, whether or not they know what they’re doing. The problem is that people value this ideal so much that they often ignore meaningful opinions from the quieter introverts. Isn’t there something problematic about having to get our thoughts out before we finish thinking about them
Over-stressing the Extrover t Ideal can lead to unwise decisions. In one case, several introverts, who tend to be more careful and think more, pointed out warning signals before the economic downturn of 2008．But the decision makers — often the bold, risk-taking types —ignored their opinion. People say introverts often overthink every decision. Yes, maybe we think before we speak. But is that really so bad
Of course, social skills are important for everyone. But the misunderstanding about how introverts work creates a cultural bias（偏见）. Required class participation at school often leads to students shouting out whatever thoughts come to their mind, too pressured by their participation grade to take the time and think of a meaningful response. During the Covid-19quarantine, some of my classes started using Parlay, a website that allows for discussions through anonymous（匿名的） written comments. I saw that many of my classes were able to have deeper conversations this way, freed from the pressures of having to speak up on the spot. So encouraging a balanced variety of learning methods can reduce the existing bias.
Society seems to think only the loud and outgoing ones can make a difference. But Rosa Parks was known for being “soft spoken” and “timid.” Gandhi said, “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” So please, give us introverts a chance to change the world in our own quiet way!
32．What is the author’s attitude towards the “Extrovert Ideal”
A．Objective. B．Doubtful. C．Favorable. D．Unclear.
33．What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A．The benefit of the Extrovert Ideal. B．The introverts’ poor social skills.
C．The harm of over-valuing extroverts. D．The extroverts’ ways of decision-making.
34．According to the author, teachers can improve the situation of introverted students by ______.
A．requiring no class participation B．providing online learning platforms
C．allowing different learning styles D．conducting free classroom discussions
35．What does the underlined word “timid” in the last paragraph mean
A．Brave. B．Lazy. C．Easygoing. D．Shy.
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。
Four Tips for Using Less Plastic（塑料）
As we all know, the world has a plastic problem — and it is increasing. Scientists are working to find along-term solution by making plastic more biodegradable（生物可降解的）. 36
Quit using plastic bags. 37 People use a trillion plastic bags worldwide every year About 10 percent a reused in the United States alone. That’s almost one bag per American per day. In contrast, the average Danish uses four single-use bags per year. Today, other countries （such as Germany and New Zealand） either make customers pay for plastic bags or have stopped using them completely.
38 Today, around 8 3 billion plastic straws（吸管） pollute the world’s beaches. So when you order a drink, say no to the straw, or bring your own reusable one. In 2018, Seattle became the first major U. S. city to ban plastic straws, and many other cities are set to follow its example.
Don’t use plastic bottles. Buy a reusable bottle and fill it with any type of drink you like. Some cities, like Bundanoon in Australia and San Francisco in the U. S., have completely or partially（部分地） started quitting bottled water 39 .
Avoid plastic packaging. Buy bar soap instead of liquid soap in plastic containers. Don’t buy fruit or vegetables in plastic packaging. 40 They also want to ta x plastic take out containers.
A．Don’t use plastic straws.
B．Don’t pollute the beaches.
C．Instead, take your own reusable shopping bag to the store.
D．Therefore, pollution has been largely decreased across the world.
E．In the U. K., leaders are calling for supermarkets to have plastic-free areas.
F．Globally, however, people still buy nearly a million plastic bottles every minute.
G．But in the meantime, here are four things you can do to reduce plastic waste now.
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。
Hey, That’s Me!
Dolls are usually seen as a toy that can be played with. However, Amy Jandrisevits knows the 41 of a good doll “Dolls have a power we don’t 42 understand,” she told The Today Show. It’s a （an） 43 she got while working as a social worker in the childcare center using dolls to help her young patients 44 to their changing medical situations. Many of the kids 45 themselves in those dolls. But for the kids without a leg or who had lost their hair, there were none they could 46 .
So, seven years ago, when a friend mentioned that her child was under depression, Jandrisevits knew what might help the youth through this 47 period. She made a doll by hand— using fabric（纤维）, stitching（缝补）, and markers — and sent it off. After the friend 48 a photo online of the happy child and doll, another woman asked Jandrisevits to make a doll that looked like her baby, who was 49 a leg.
Word 50 , and soon Jandrisevits was making dolls for children with scars, birthmarks, facial deformities（缺陷） in short, a doll that looked like them. She 51 her job and started a nonprofit, A Doll Like Me. Working out of her home, it 52 Jandrisevits about seven hours to make each doll. A GoFundMe page helps her 53 costs and allows her to donate her services. She hasn’t asked for any money for a doll since she began her nonprofit.
As she explains on her GoFundMe page, “Every kid, 54 gender, race, age, medical issue, or body type, should look into the 55 face of a doll and see their own ”
41．A．price B．value C．truth D．honor
42．A．finally B．immediately C．completely D．extremely
43．A．decision B．impression C．change D．idea
44．A．adapt B．turn C．contribute D．refer
45．A．lost B．saw C．stuck D．admired
46．A．concentrate on B．apply to C．pass on D．relate to
47．A．challenging B．confusing C．inspiring D．embarrassing
48．A．received B．heard C．posted D．created
49．A．missing B．recovering C．saving D．protecting
50．A．revived B．spread C．remained D．erupted
51．A．hated B．lost C．appreciated D．quit
52．A．spends B．costs C．takes D．pays
53．A．cut out B．cut down C．cut off D．cut in
54．A．regardless of B．rather than C．instead of D．except for
55．A．injured B．frightened C．funny D．sweet
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。
On March 29,1974, farmers 56 （dig） a well northeast of Xi’an when they found the bodies of life sized figures, made of terracotta. Archeologists later confirmed that the 57 （object） were from the Qin Dynasty. The first emperor of the Qin Dynasty was Qin Shihuang, 58 made the city of Xianyang his capital. It was no secret that when Qin Shihuang died, he 59 （bury） in a huge tomb more than 70 meters tall, northeast of Xi’an. Through the ages, details of his tomb had become forgotten, and so when it was dug up in 1974, the whole world reacted 60 surprise.
We now know that the army was built for the 61 （protect） of Qin shihuang in death Each statue was painted in bright color, 62 （base） on a real soldier, although the paint has faded. However, what’s inside the tomb is still 63 secret. The tomb has not been unearthed because there are still a lot of challenges 64 （preserve） what is found. It is 65 （wide） recognized that it could be many more years before all the secrets there are discover.
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66．His g______ in life is to become a successful doctor.
67．We tried to catch the rabbit, but it d______ into the distance.
68．In a fair society, everyone should be treated with e______ respect.
69．She won the gold m______ in the Olympics for the 100 meter race.
70．At Christmas, family members often e______ gifts to show their love for one another.
71．She ______（呼吸） freely, and a great weight fell off her.
72．The city of Quzhou is famous for its natural ______（美丽）.
73．She hopes to walk into a job at the bank as soon as she ______（毕业）.
74．Suddenly, she became ______（意识到） of footsteps hurrying after her
75．In the game of life, we must learn to ______（幸存） and accept changes
第二节 话题微写作（满分15分）
将下面5个句子按括号内的要求翻译并连成一个段落，形成一篇微作文。
◇众所周知，这是一个互联网快速发展的时代。（as引导的定语从句；this is a time）______________________________________________________________________________________________
◇正是互联网为我们的生活带来了诸多好处。（强调句；benefit）
______________________________________________________________________________________________
◇例如，它弥合了人与人之间的差距，使我们很容易与家人朋友保持联系。（bridge；contact）
______________________________________________________________________________________________
它导致了各种各样的问题，比如网络成瘾。（addict）
______________________________________________________________________________________________
因此，我们应该牢记只有理智地利用互联网，我们才能充分享受其带来的好处。（keep in mind；only引导的倒装句）
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连接成段落：
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第三节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校英语报的体育专栏面向学生征集话题。请你给编辑写一封电子邮件，内容包括：1．自我介绍和写信目的；2．话题建议及理由；3．表达祝愿。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：column栏目
Dear Editor, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
2023学年第一学期衢州市高一质量检测
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BBCAB 6-10 CABBC 11-15 CBCAA 16-20 CBBCA
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节 21-23 BDA 24-27 ACBC 28-31 BADA 32-35 BCCD
第二节36-40 GCAFE
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BCDAB 46-50 DACAB 51-55DCBAD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．were digging 57．objects 58．who 59．was buried 60．in
61．protection 62．based 63．a 64．to preserve 65．widely
第四部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66．goal 67．disappeared 68．equal 69．medal 70．exchange
71．breathed 72．beauty 73．graduates 74．aware 75．survive
第二节 话题微写作（满分15分）
（1）As we know/As is known to all, this is a time when the Internet is experiencing rapid development/this is a time of the fast development of the Internet.（2）It is the Internet that brings/has brought a great variety of/varieties of/various/different benefits to our lives.（3） For example, it bridges/has bridged the gap between people, making/which makes it easy for us to contact/stay in contact with family and friends.（4） However, it leads/has led to various problems, such as being addicted to the Internet/online addiction. （5） So we should keep in mind（that） only by using the Internet wisely/only when we use the Internet wisely/only if we use the Internet wisely can we fully enjoy its benefits.
第三节 应用文写作（满分15分）
Possible Version
Dear Editor,
I’m Li Hua, a passionate sports enthusiast. I propose adding the topic “Athlete Journeys” to the Sports column of our English newspaper.
This section will feature in-depth interviews with our school athletes. By reading these interviews, we can learn about their sports journeys and how they overcame difficulties to achieve success. Their stories can serve as inspiration for us readers, motivating us to strive for excellence in our own lives and studies. Furthermore, the stories of these star athletes can be a source of pride for our school, showcasing our strength and accomplishments in the world of sports.
I hope these ideas will contribute positively to the Sports column. Best wishes for the continued success of our school newspaper.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
听力录音稿
Text 1
W: I heard the road is really terrible, so it’s impossible for us to get there by bus.
M: Yes. We’ll drive to the nearest hut, and then we’ll walk to the destination from there.
W: I think I need to put on my hiking boots.
Text 2
W: What is the most challenging subject for you, Tom
M: Physics and chemistry are difficult, but in history, there are many dates to remember. I think it’s the most challenging.
Text 3
W: John, how much do you pay for electricity and telephone services
M: My electricity bill is about 30 dollars a month, and my telephone bill is usually 20 dollars more than electricity bill.
Text 4
W: How about this shirt Would you like to try it on
M: I don’t like the color. I’d like to try this white one, and I definitely need a shirt for graduation. How much is it
Text 5
M: Are you going somewhere for the Chinese New Year
W: I thought about going to visit my aunt in New York. How about you
M: I’ll probably just study at home since it is very cold those days.
Text 6
W: Hello, Dad
M: Oh, Mary! How are you Is there anything wrong
W: No. I just miss you and Mom. It’s been quite a long time since I saw you last time.
M: Oh, we’re both fine. Your mom is in the new shopping center. I have just finished repairing the front door. How’s little Billy
W: Billy stays at home today. He has a cold, but it’s not serious.
M: That’s good. How is Tom
W: He’s fine. He likes his work and was given a raise last month by Mr. Brown. We were very happy about that.
Text 7
W: I wonder why you don’t like watching basketball games while you like playing it.
M: Well, the streets in our city have been filled with advertisements for the NBA．You can see them everywhere. They annoy me.
W: But there are so many talented players there. It’s a pleasure to watch them play games.
M: The more you see them, the more you grow bored of them. Besides, we can do those, too.
W: Ha! I’m not quite sure about that! But I have to say you are a very good player.
M: I know I’m not bad and I believe I will become a professional basketball player in the future.
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W: It’s Friday finally! Let’s do something fun this weekend, dear. We can go to the park for a picnic.
M: It will be too hot, and it’s too boring.
W: How about mountain biking It’s my favorite.
M: That sounds great, but I’m afraid to break my arm as I did last time.
W: OK. How about fishing Remember the last fishing trip I caught 10 fish.
M: Yeah. I remember. And the only thing I caught was an old boot. Just forget it.
W: Well. What do you want to do
M: How about staying at home and playing computer games
W: You won’t break your arm or get bored this time. We should go outside and do some sports. Staying at home all the time is not good for our health.
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W: Tom, I wonder what drinks you will take when you exercise too much I’m looking for something to keep me awake at night.
M: Sarah, you want to watch basketball games, right Well, for this purpose, I think Red Bull is the best.
W: Really Hm, I’ve tried it several times, but it doesn’t work for me. Besides, I also find it very sweet.
M: Yes, that’s true. They put a lot of sugar in it. But it is sugar that gives us energy.
W: I don’t know. I prefer to have something salty, or even bitter, such as soda water. I’m not a big fan of chocolate, or cakes.
M: That’s a pity. I have a big bar of chocolate in my bag, and I was thinking of sharing it with you.
W: Oh, OK. I can take some. I haven’t eaten anything the whole day. I feel tired and sleepy …What chocolate is it
M: It’s called Milka, and it originated in Switzerland. It’s my sister’s favorite chocolate. My father bought it from the airport yesterday.
W: Great. Thanks. Wow, it’s so tasty! I like it! Do you think it’s possible to find it in other shops around town
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Good evening, boys and girls. Welcome to our Daily English. Do you remember what we talked about last week Yes, British food culture. Today, our topic is English idioms（习语）. English idioms, proverbs, and expressions are important parts of everyday English. They come up all the time in both written and spoken English. Because idioms don’t always make sense literally, you need to be familiar with the meaning and usage of each idiom. It may seem like a lot of work, but learning idioms is also very interesting. What’s more, learning to use common idioms and expressions will help you sound like a native speaker, so it’s a good idea to master some of these expressions. For example, do you know what the meaning of “dog days” is It means very hot days. The phrase “hold your horse” means waiting and being patient. “Pig out” means eating a lot of things. “Nest egg” means the money saved for the future. Can you find the similarity of these idioms Today, those idioms are connected with animals. Next Friday, we will talk about idioms about colors. I hope you have a happy weekend!
