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济宁市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月质量检测（期末考试）
英语试题2024.01
注意事项：
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 will the woman do tonight
A. Play basketball. B. Visit her cousin. C. Go to the cinema.
2. How much will the woman pay for the book
A. $14. B. $16. C. $18.
3. Where are the speakers
A. On the street. B. In a hotel. C. At a gym.
4. What does Jason want to be in the future
A. A businessman. B. A teacher. C. An artist.
5. What are the speakers discussing
A. A book. B. A language. C. A competition.
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 is Andy going to do
A. Play football. B. Pick up his friend. C. Watch a game.
7. Which of the following will Andy tidy up
A. The kitchen. B. The bedrooms. C. The sitting room.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did Tony learn to play the piano
A. By taking classes.
B. By teaching himself.
C. By learning from his father.
9. Why does Tony take a part-time job
A. To earn money.
B. To be with children.
C. To gain some experience.
10. What will Tony talk about next
A. His childhood. B. His future plans. C. His college life.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why will Tom travel to Thailand
A. To see a net friend. B. To visit his relatives. C. To learn about Thai culture.
12. Where will Tom live during his time in Thailand
A. At a hotel. B. At a friend’s home. C. At a school dormitory.
13. Who is Karen
A. The woman’s cousin. B. The woman’s niece. C. The woman’s aunt.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What will students mainly do at the camp
A. Learn to cook. B. Do outdoor activities. C. Exchange food culture.
15. Who can take part in the camp
A. Elementary school students.
B. High school students.
C. College students.
16. When will the camp end
A. On Jan.18th. B. On Jan.22nd. C. On Jan.25th.
17. How will the speakers go to the camp
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did the speaker go to the small park
A. To organize an activity. B. To do some cleaning. C. To take a walk.
19. Where does the speaker’s mother work
A. At a school. B. At a hospital. C. At a park.
20. What did the speaker think of her volunteer experience
A. Challenging. B. Tiring. C. Enjoyable.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Greece Family Journey
Greece Family Journey offered by G Adventures is a small-group trip, which is designed for curious families in search of meaningful ways to discover Greece together. Go back in time as you explore thousands of years of history on this 9-day journey through Greece. Experience a time long ago with interactive visits to Greece.
Requirement:
Greece Family Journey is intended for groups traveling with children. There must be a child in your group and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany up to 2 children.
What’s included:
·Gain a deep insight into Greek history with visits to the Acropolis, the Pantheon Museum and the Agora of Athens.
·Board a ship to Paros and step foot inside the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani—one of the most important monuments（纪念碑）in all of Greece.
·Learn about some cooking methods of making local Greek food with a lively cooking class.
·Start a history-packed scavenger hunt（寻宝游戏）in Heraklion City, exploring Greek historical relics and discovering its rich culture.
Dates & Prices:
Departure（出发）dates Adult Child
June 6,2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,000 Per Child
June 29,2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,500 Per Child
July 6,2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,000 Per Child
July 13,2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,500 Per Child
If you book online before June 1,15% off for per child!
21. What is a must for the family signing up for Greece Family Journey
A. Taking at least one child. B. Having G Adventures membership.
C. Reserving 9 days in advance. D. Having a good knowledge of Greece.
22. What can travelers do during the journey
A. Taste Greek food for free. B. Attend the church services.
C. Visit Greek museums online. D. Admire Greek cultural heritage.
23. What is the least cost for a couple with two kids if they depart on July 6
A. $9,400. B. $11,900. C. $13,100. D. $14,000.
B
As Eline reached the top of Mount Langley, a 14,000-foot mountain in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, she could feel the soft sand under her feet and hear the enveloping silence of the wonderful mountain. But she couldn’t see a thing.
Born almost completely blind, Eline is among a growing number of outdoor-adventure athletes who refused to let disabilities reduce them to onlookers. She had a strong desire to take part in outdoor activities when she was very young. Unfortunately, her early efforts to fit in with the other kids didn’t go well. While she experienced countless failures, she faced up to them.
When it comes to her final success in outdoor sports, it is all credited to her doctor who is expert in instructing blind runners. Impressed by Eline’s love for adventure, the doctor recommended her to join a half-marathon. Eline had never run more than 4 or 5 miles at that point. She worried about making a fool of herself or wasting her doctor’s time. “Don’t worry,” he assured her. “If we have to walk the last few miles, it’s no big deal.”
Eline ran every step of that race and won her division. It was her first taste of athletic success and a turning point. Since then, she has traveled the globe, blowing away most of her visually impaired （视觉障碍的）competition in 47 marathons, from New York to Athens to Barcelona. In 2015, she won her division in the Boston Marathon, one of the most celebrated and competitive races in the world.
Marathons had become sort of Eline’s routine, but climbing a 14,000-foot mountain was so wildly out of her comfort zone that it brought back the butterflies she felt in her stomach before that first half-marathon more than a decade ago. Now, she made it. The change was just as meaningful. “Life can be scary, but fear doesn’t help,” she said. “Being blind creates hardships other athletes don’t face, but it also brings out extraordinary grace and generosity（大方）.”
24. What can we learn about Eline from the first two paragraphs
A. She got along well with others.
B. She had a strong determination.
C. Her dream gave in to disabilities.
D. Her blindness resulted from climbing.
25. What has contributed to Eline’s success according to paragraph 3
A. Her tireless efforts.
B. Her love for adventure.
C. Her families’ support and company.
D. Her doctor’s guidance and encouragement.
26. Why does the author mention Boston Marathon in paragraph 4
A. To popularize a famous event. B. To promote Eline’s sportsmanship.
C. To show Eline’s achievements. D. To praise visually impaired athletes.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Blind Courage B. Narrow Success
C. A Challenging Climb D. An Eventful Adventure
C
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees over 50 make up more than one-third of the workforce in the United States. And the labor force aged 75 and older is expected to increase by 96.5% by 2030. As the workforce ages and increasing numbers of grandparents care for their grandchildren, what once was intended for new parents is now applied to grandparents. Some workplaces are offering a new paid leave policy（政策）for older workers—grandternity leave.
As the name suggests, one of the most popular use cases for grandternity leave is employees taking time off when they become grandparents to help care for their grandchildren. It also enables employees to take paid leave to deal with medical treatment, spend time with their families, and take time away from work as needed.
In a competitive labor market with more than 10 million open jobs, employers still struggle to retain senior employees. They fall under the Baby Boomer generation and are characterized by their deep love for work and company responsibility. They are prized for their historical knowledge and old-fashioned work ethic（职业道德）. Therefore, employers are seeking new, nontraditional benefits for these employees to prevent them from taking another job. Grandternity leave is just one example of personalized benefits suitable for older workers.
A handful of companies are already starting to offer their own form of grandternity leave. For example, Sag a has rolled out a five-day paid grandternity leave to its 2,500 employees. Scott Merry, a 57-year-old IT specialist with Saga took grandternity leave to care for his new-born grandson. “It was just wonderful. It’s nice to work in this type of culture which values family time.” he said. Another company that became an early adopter（使用者）is HireVue. “Attracting and employing a various workforce should be top of mind for any organization,” said one of HireVue’s managers. “Offering a variety of benefits like grandternity leave is key to that.”
28. What does paragraph 1 focus on about the policy
A. Its application. B. Its influences.
C. Its limitations. D. Its background.
29. What does the underlined word “retain” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Cut down. B. Kick out. C. Hold onto. D. Pay for.
30. What can be inferred about Grandternity leave from the last paragraph
A. It is a win-win practice. B. It has been adopted widely.
C. It has a two-sided nature. D. It is key to business success.
31. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce a new paid leave.
B. To call for better working conditions.
C. To recommend several leading companies.
D. To warn of the effect of population ageing.
D
It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.
In the US alone, nearly 10 million tonnes of garden waste go to landfill every year. That is a large amount of effort, not just from an environmental viewpoint but from that of our aching backs, too. So where does this advice come from Well, it largely comes from the belief that thick fallen leaves can make plants under them unable to breathe, especially shorter grass. They shut down important photosynthesis（光合作用）and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.
The key finding of their new research was that although clearing fallen leaves is one of the most common gardening practices, it makes very little sense. In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for health y plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological（生态的）balance. Letting some leaves stick around to cover your garden is a great way to help your grass and the local ecosystem.
They further explained that if up to 50percent of your grass lawn（草坪）is covered by fallen leaves, you might as well go back indoors and put your feet up. The advantages of this light leaf coverage far outweigh the disadvantages—the leaves will quickly break down and help next year’s lawn grow far better than if you had cleared them. Only at over 50 percent coverage do the Wisconsin researchers recommend clearing.
So why not consider leaving the leaves Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year In the US alone, about 700 million.
32. What does the author describe in paragraph 1
A. An amazing autumn game. B. A common sight in gardens.
C. A hot attraction in the north. D. An extreme weather event.
33. What is the received wisdom
A. Fallen leaves need not be cleared.
B. Fallen leaves protect shorter grass.
C. Fallen leaves block photosynthesis.
D. Fallen leaves are hard to break down.
34. The new research finds clearing fallen leaves makes little sense, because ________.
A. it ruins city image B. it breaks gardening rules
C. it affects local economy D. it causes ecological damage
35. What’s the author’s attitude to Wisconsin University’s study
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Worried.
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。
Arm wrestling（扳手腕）is a type of athletic contest. 36 Each one places an elbow（肘）on a table, holds the hand of the other and tries to force it back to connect with the table.
37 In their view, it doesn’t require many things used in other sports, including physical strength and other skills. In fact, it is not just physical strength; strategy plays a key role. Good observation is also necessary for success in arm wrestling. What’s more, competitive arm wrestling is an organized sport with very specific rules. Anyone who breaks rules may even lead to losing a match.
Like many other sports, there are different classes in arm wrestling. For championships, players are divided into classes by weight. 38
Arm wrestling has a very long history. It started as just a Saturday night past time. A journalist named Bill Soberanes founded the sport around 1952. Since the American Armsport Association（AAA）sanctioned（认可）it, many organizations have worked hard to support and promote competitive arm wrestling. 39 Some are local, representing certain regions, while others try to promote the sport on an international level. Whether small local or international championships, arm wrestlers from all walks of life put their skills to the test, pushing their bodies to the limit.
Now, arm wrestling attracts a variety of people, of all ages and backgrounds. 40 Many people enjoy the sport purely for fun, while others approach it with spirit common in true competitors.
A. There are two competitors in the contest.
B. Their health conditions need to be considered.
C. Arm wrestling is widely accepted among the young.
D. Many people don’t think of arm wrestling as a sport.
E. It can be as exciting for the young as it is for the old.
F. They contribute to improving the image people have of arm wrestling.
G. There are also different divisions for those who wrest with the right hand, in contrast to those with left one.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
Than Singh is a Delhi police officer. He had a poverty-stricken childhood, which was 41 by growing on the streets and selling corn. Despite his daily struggles, Sing h never 42 the importance of studies. He was so 43 that he cleared the examination for the Delhi Police successfully, 44 his dream of being a policeman.
Singh returned to where he had been raised. When he 45 the streets, Singh noticed many children 46 on streets, collecting plastic bottles, rag picking, and wasting away their childhood. Singh realized the 47 to help and give them a good environment to study. This 48 led Singh to establish a school named “Than Singh Ki Pathshala”. He taught those children for free after work and developed good behaviour among them through education.
Starting with 4 children, today Singh teaches more than 80. And thanks to various 49 from society, the school runs smoothly. Singh managed to 50 the students’ basic needs, like books, pencils, and lunches. 51 , many people join him in helping. Some local drivers offer to give the children 52 home. Last year, 17 students were able to 53 the government-run schools, 10 of whom scored the highest in their class.
Due to Singh’s 54 , many children’s lives have been reshaped. Just as Singh said, “I feel honored to make a（n） 55 by getting them educated, so they can break the chain of poverty and aim big.”
41. A. recorded B. followed C. planned D. marked
42. A. stressed B. forgot C. imagined D. considered
43. A. curious B. experienced C. confused D. hardworking
44. A. achieving B. burying C. quitting D. sharing
45. A. cleaned B. explored C. policed D. painted
46. A. watching over B. passing out C. hanging out D. pulling over
47. A. necessity B. creativity C. possibility D. emergency
48. A. pressure B. appreciation C. realization D. comparison
49. A. activities B. donations C. requests D. technologies
50. A. express B. understand C. meet D. lose
51. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
52. A. tickets B. breads C. hands D. rides
53. A. leave B. attend C. rebuild D. register
54. A. experiments B. interests C. orders D. efforts
55. A. choice B. difference C. profit D. lesson
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
56. In my childhood, I was ________（提醒）frequently by Mom to treat others politely.
57. Rescuers set up ________（避难处）for the displaced residents after the earthquake.
58. When I saw the old photos, memories ________（涌入）back, along with smiles and tears.
59. Despite his busy ________（日程安排）, Liu always finds time to run, driven by a passion for the sport.
60. I am fully ________（意识到）that with a willing heart, a workable strategy as well as immediate action, nothing is impossible.
61. The students are asked to complete the speech without r ________to any notes.
62. Whatever problems you come across, the best s ________ is to struggle for a way out.
63. Harbin has become one of the most popular tourist d ________ in a short space of time.
64. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai was tiring, but seeing the sunrise made it all w ________.
65. For more detailed information about other package tours, do c ________ us at 98168167.
第三节（共5个小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
阅读下列各句，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
66. I highly recommend that The Old Man and the Sea ________（read）carefully.
67. Chinese calligraphy is a kind of art ________importance has been widely valued.
68. He is an expert on rice planting from ________the local villagers have learnt a lot.
69. The experiment turned out to be ________failure, but “failure goes before success”.
70. Tom Cruise’s latest movie ________（show）in theaters right now. Hurry up and go watch it.
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，你校英文报School Weekly为迎接2月2日第28个世界湿地日，正在招募“湿地环保小卫士”（Wetland Guards）。你对此很感兴趣，请给该报写一封申请邮件。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.个人优势；
3.希望获准。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
3.参考词汇：招募 recruit vt.
Dear Sir or Madam, Yours, Li Hua
第二节（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。
The Grocery Store Trip
My two-year-old daughter was playing with a toy bear in a pile of groceries（食品杂货）in my shopping cart. Shopping once a month was a wonderful family time. Every time I would buy over $200 worth of groceries.
A well-dressed gentleman stood behind me with three items（商品）. He looked up a this watch anxiously, and smiled at me. Obviously he was pressed for time. I felt for the man as he’d be behind me for a good long time.
“Why don’t you go ahead of me ” I said pulling the cart backwards. “You only have a couple of items.” “Thank you,” he replied appreciatively, stepping ahead of me. My daughter gave him a big smile. “Hello,” she said in her sweetest voice. “Hello,” he replied, with his face lighting up with pleasure. I put his few items ahead of mine to let him check out first.
I was just waiting for checkout when I realized my husband hadn’t returned my bankcard. I hurriedly searched my wallet. My heart dropped. The gentleman in front had paid and was picking up his groceries.
“I’ve forgotten my bank card; will you take a credit card ” I asked the cashier（收银员）hopefully. “I’m sorry. We only accept the bank card or money,” the cashier replied. “It will take me an hour to run home and an hour back.” I was discouraged. All my careful planning hadn’t helped. The hour and a half of shopping left me tired and I wasn’t sure how my daughter would deal with another two hours in the car.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us. Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband.
济宁市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月质量检测（期末考试）
英语试题参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力
1-5CABCB 6-10 AACBB 11-15 CBAAB 16-20CACBC
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 ADC 24-27 BDCA 28-31 DCAA 32-35 BCDB
第二节
36-40 ADGFE
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41-45 DBDAC 46-50 CACBC 51-55 ADBDB
第二节
56. reminded 57. shelters 58. flooded 59. schedule 60. aware
61. referring 62. solution 63. destinations 64. worthwhile 65. contact
第三节
66.（should）be read 67. whose 68. whom 69. a 70. is being shown
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear Sir or Madam,
Learning that School Weekly is recruiting Wetland Guards to celebrate the 28th World Wetlands Day, which falls on February 2, I can hardly wait to apply for the position.
I am confident that I am qualified for the job. To begin with, I’m easy-going and good-natured, which makes it easier for me to explain to the public the importance of wetland protection. Besides, being a member of Nature Club, I took part in richly colorful environmental protection activities, thus contributing to my doing the job better. Equally important is that I have made several field investigations into surrounding wetlands.
I’d highly appreciate it if you could accept my application. Looking forward to your favorable reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us. “Don’t worry, ma’am,” he said in a comforting tone, a genuine concern reflected in his eyes. “Allow me to take care of your order; it’s quite a journey for the little girl.” Then he reached into his wallet, produced two 100-dollar bills, and handed them to the cashier. I was frozen on the spot with a mixture of surprise and appreciation. I asked him for his address and promised to send him a check that night. He just smiled at my little girl and left before I could say “thank you”.
Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband. He was shocked that a complete stranger should trust another with a loan of that amount. “We can’t thank him enough,” he said as he held our daughter. Afterwards we shared the story online, expressing our gratitude to him.
Determined to follow in his footsteps, we are ready to lend a helping hand whenever possible. From the store trip, we know well small acts of kindness can make a big difference in other people’s lives more than we can imagine.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Mike, you’re a big fan of basketball. Have you watched the new film “The First Slam Dunk”
M: Yes. It’s very popular with young people who love this sport. Do you want to see it
W: Actually, I have already bought the tickets. I will go with my cousin tonight.
Text 2
W: How much does the book Swimming with Sharks cost, please
M: It costs 16 dollars. But there’s only one copy left and the cover has been damaged. You can pay two dollars less if you take it.
W: OK.
Text 3
M: Excuse me. Can I use the gym here
W: Sure. It’s open free to our guests. You can enter it with your room card.
M: When is it closed, please
W: At 10: 00 pm.
Text 4
W: Jason, you love art so much. Do you plan to become an artist in the future
M: Yes, it’s my dream. But my father doesn’t like this idea. He’d like me to do business with him.
Text 5
W: Henry, I heard you’re learning Chinese. Why did you want to learn this language in the first place
M: I saw some Chinese characters in a book last month and I was greatly attracted by them. I wanted to learn to write Chinese characters.
Text 6
W: Are you going out, Andy
M: Yes. My friends want me to play football with them.
W: Don’t you remember Mom asked us to clean the house before she comes back home. We should finish the cleaning first.
M: But my friends are waiting for me. It’s just 2: 00 pm now. Mom won’t be back until 5: 00pm. I’ll clean the house after I return.
W: OK. Then I’ll clean the sitting room and the bedrooms. You clean the kitchen when you come back.
M: Sure, I will.
Text 7
W: Tony, when did you begin to learn to play the piano
M: When I was just four years old. My father was a pianist. He taught me at home. I didn’t need to take piano lessons.
W: Can you play other instruments
M: Yes. I can play the violin too. I learned it by myself.
W: Oh, you are great. I heard you took a part-time job. Are you running low on cash
M: Not really. I love spending time with children. When I heard there was a job to teach some children music, I applied for it. Luckily I got it.
W: That’s good. You will gain a lot of experience. Do you have any plans after graduating from the college
M: Yes. First...
Text 8
W: Tom, the school is going to have a winter holiday soon. What’s your plan
M: I am going to Thailand.
W: Really Why do you want to go there
M: I’m interested in Thai culture and want to learn about it.
W: So where will you stay when you’re traveling there At a hotel
M: No. I have a net friend there. I can stay with his family during my stay there.
W: That’s convenient. I think he can be your guide, too.
M: Yes. He’s learning English now. And he thinks it’s a good opportunity for him to practice English with me. He’ll travel wherever I go.
W: It’s really a good way to exchange languages and cultures.
M: Yes. Will you travel anywhere during the holiday
W: I’ll travel to Beijing. My uncle and aunt live there now. I haven’t seen their daughter Karen for almost two years. We really look forward to seeing each other again.
M: Well, I wish you a great time there!
W: Thanks. The same to you.
Text 9
W: Mark, what about going to the Culinary Camp for Teens next week
M: What kind of camp is it
W: It’s a camp for teenagers who want to learn how to prepare meals. Students will learn safe knife skills, how to bake cakes, and some other cooking skills.
M: I’m really interested in that. Where will it be held
W: It’ll be held at Joliet Junior College.
M: Can anyone take part in it
W: No. It’s just open to high school students. Since we’re already in our first year in high school, we both can go to it.
M: Good. How long will it last
W: It’ll last for four days in all. It’ll begin at 8: 30 am on January 22nd. Will you have time then
M: Yes. I don’t have any plans for those days yet.
W: Good. By the way, can you ask your brother to give us a lift every day It’s not convenient for us to take a bus or ride a bike.
M: I think so. He can drop us on his way to work.
Text 10
W: It was rainy last Saturday morning. When the sky became clear in the afternoon, I decided to go to a small park near my home for a walk. While I was walking around there, I noticed a call for a park clean-up volunteer group at the State Park just ten miles from my home. They were getting park lovers together to do annual cleaning, so the entire community can enjoy the green space this spring. The clean-up would take place the following day. I wanted to help. After I returned home, I told my parents about my plan. They were both very supportive. Since my mother works at a hospital and had an operation to perform the next day, she couldn’t go with me. But my father, who teaches at a school, decided to go with me. We went to the State Park in my father’s car. When we got there, there were already dozens of people. We started to work at 9: 30 am. We cleared fallen branches and dead trees off natural trails and walking paths. We added a fresh layer of soil to flower beds. We also picked up garbage and leaves. We all enjoyed ourselves there.
英语试题2024.01
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 will the woman do tonight
A. Play basketball. B. Visit her cousin. C. Go to the cinema.
2. How much will the woman pay for the book
A. $14. B. $16. C. $18.
3. Where are the speakers
A. On the street. B. In a hotel. C. At a gym.
4. What does Jason want to be in the future
A. A businessman. B. A teacher. C. An artist.
5. What are the speakers discussing
A. A book. B. A language. C. A competition.
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 is Andy going to do
A. Play football. B. Pick up his friend. C. Watch a game.
7. Which of the following will Andy tidy up
A. The kitchen. B. The bedrooms. C. The sitting room.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did Tony learn to play the piano
A. By taking classes.
B. By teaching himself.
C. By learning from his father.
9. Why does Tony take a part-time job
A. To earn money.
B. To be with children.
C. To gain some experience.
10. What will Tony talk about next
A. His childhood. B. His future plans. C. His college life.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why will Tom travel to Thailand
A. To see a net friend. B. To visit his relatives. C. To learn about Thai culture.
12. Where will Tom live during his time in Thailand
A. At a hotel. B. At a friend’s home. C. At a school dormitory.
13. Who is Karen
A. The woman’s cousin. B. The woman’s niece. C. The woman’s aunt.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What will students mainly do at the camp
A. Learn to cook. B. Do outdoor activities. C. Exchange food culture.
15. Who can take part in the camp
A. Elementary school students.
B. High school students.
C. College students.
16. When will the camp end
A. On Jan.18th. B. On Jan.22nd. C. On Jan.25th.
17. How will the speakers go to the camp
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did the speaker go to the small park
A. To organize an activity. B. To do some cleaning. C. To take a walk.
19. Where does the speaker’s mother work
A. At a school. B. At a hospital. C. At a park.
20. What did the speaker think of her volunteer experience
A. Challenging. B. Tiring. C. Enjoyable.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Greece Family Journey
Greece Family Journey offered by G Adventures is a small-group trip, which is designed for curious families in search of meaningful ways to discover Greece together. Go back in time as you explore thousands of years of history on this 9-day journey through Greece. Experience a time long ago with interactive visits to Greece.
Requirement:
Greece Family Journey is intended for groups traveling with children. There must be a child in your group and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany up to 2 children.
What’s included:
·Gain a deep insight into Greek history with visits to the Acropolis, the Pantheon Museum and the Agora of Athens.
·Board a ship to Paros and step foot inside the church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani—one of the most important monuments（纪念碑）in all of Greece.
·Learn about some cooking methods of making local Greek food with a lively cooking class.
·Start a history-packed scavenger hunt（寻宝游戏）in Heraklion City, exploring Greek historical relics and discovering its rich culture.
Dates & Prices:
Departure（出发）dates Adult Child
June 6,2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,000 Per Child
June 29,2024 $3,000 Per Person $2,500 Per Child
July 6,2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,000 Per Child
July 13,2024 $4,000 Per Person $3,500 Per Child
If you book online before June 1,15% off for per child!
21. What is a must for the family signing up for Greece Family Journey
A. Taking at least one child. B. Having G Adventures membership.
C. Reserving 9 days in advance. D. Having a good knowledge of Greece.
22. What can travelers do during the journey
A. Taste Greek food for free. B. Attend the church services.
C. Visit Greek museums online. D. Admire Greek cultural heritage.
23. What is the least cost for a couple with two kids if they depart on July 6
A. $9,400. B. $11,900. C. $13,100. D. $14,000.
B
As Eline reached the top of Mount Langley, a 14,000-foot mountain in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, she could feel the soft sand under her feet and hear the enveloping silence of the wonderful mountain. But she couldn’t see a thing.
Born almost completely blind, Eline is among a growing number of outdoor-adventure athletes who refused to let disabilities reduce them to onlookers. She had a strong desire to take part in outdoor activities when she was very young. Unfortunately, her early efforts to fit in with the other kids didn’t go well. While she experienced countless failures, she faced up to them.
When it comes to her final success in outdoor sports, it is all credited to her doctor who is expert in instructing blind runners. Impressed by Eline’s love for adventure, the doctor recommended her to join a half-marathon. Eline had never run more than 4 or 5 miles at that point. She worried about making a fool of herself or wasting her doctor’s time. “Don’t worry,” he assured her. “If we have to walk the last few miles, it’s no big deal.”
Eline ran every step of that race and won her division. It was her first taste of athletic success and a turning point. Since then, she has traveled the globe, blowing away most of her visually impaired （视觉障碍的）competition in 47 marathons, from New York to Athens to Barcelona. In 2015, she won her division in the Boston Marathon, one of the most celebrated and competitive races in the world.
Marathons had become sort of Eline’s routine, but climbing a 14,000-foot mountain was so wildly out of her comfort zone that it brought back the butterflies she felt in her stomach before that first half-marathon more than a decade ago. Now, she made it. The change was just as meaningful. “Life can be scary, but fear doesn’t help,” she said. “Being blind creates hardships other athletes don’t face, but it also brings out extraordinary grace and generosity（大方）.”
24. What can we learn about Eline from the first two paragraphs
A. She got along well with others.
B. She had a strong determination.
C. Her dream gave in to disabilities.
D. Her blindness resulted from climbing.
25. What has contributed to Eline’s success according to paragraph 3
A. Her tireless efforts.
B. Her love for adventure.
C. Her families’ support and company.
D. Her doctor’s guidance and encouragement.
26. Why does the author mention Boston Marathon in paragraph 4
A. To popularize a famous event. B. To promote Eline’s sportsmanship.
C. To show Eline’s achievements. D. To praise visually impaired athletes.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Blind Courage B. Narrow Success
C. A Challenging Climb D. An Eventful Adventure
C
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees over 50 make up more than one-third of the workforce in the United States. And the labor force aged 75 and older is expected to increase by 96.5% by 2030. As the workforce ages and increasing numbers of grandparents care for their grandchildren, what once was intended for new parents is now applied to grandparents. Some workplaces are offering a new paid leave policy（政策）for older workers—grandternity leave.
As the name suggests, one of the most popular use cases for grandternity leave is employees taking time off when they become grandparents to help care for their grandchildren. It also enables employees to take paid leave to deal with medical treatment, spend time with their families, and take time away from work as needed.
In a competitive labor market with more than 10 million open jobs, employers still struggle to retain senior employees. They fall under the Baby Boomer generation and are characterized by their deep love for work and company responsibility. They are prized for their historical knowledge and old-fashioned work ethic（职业道德）. Therefore, employers are seeking new, nontraditional benefits for these employees to prevent them from taking another job. Grandternity leave is just one example of personalized benefits suitable for older workers.
A handful of companies are already starting to offer their own form of grandternity leave. For example, Sag a has rolled out a five-day paid grandternity leave to its 2,500 employees. Scott Merry, a 57-year-old IT specialist with Saga took grandternity leave to care for his new-born grandson. “It was just wonderful. It’s nice to work in this type of culture which values family time.” he said. Another company that became an early adopter（使用者）is HireVue. “Attracting and employing a various workforce should be top of mind for any organization,” said one of HireVue’s managers. “Offering a variety of benefits like grandternity leave is key to that.”
28. What does paragraph 1 focus on about the policy
A. Its application. B. Its influences.
C. Its limitations. D. Its background.
29. What does the underlined word “retain” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Cut down. B. Kick out. C. Hold onto. D. Pay for.
30. What can be inferred about Grandternity leave from the last paragraph
A. It is a win-win practice. B. It has been adopted widely.
C. It has a two-sided nature. D. It is key to business success.
31. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce a new paid leave.
B. To call for better working conditions.
C. To recommend several leading companies.
D. To warn of the effect of population ageing.
D
It is late autumn—millions of gardeners across the northern hemisphere, pulled on their thickest sweaters, spent hours clearing large piles of leaves and packed them into plastic bags at the end of driveways.
In the US alone, nearly 10 million tonnes of garden waste go to landfill every year. That is a large amount of effort, not just from an environmental viewpoint but from that of our aching backs, too. So where does this advice come from Well, it largely comes from the belief that thick fallen leaves can make plants under them unable to breathe, especially shorter grass. They shut down important photosynthesis（光合作用）and get in the way of the growth of the shorter grass. However, this received wisdom has recently been questioned by researchers at Wisconsin University.
The key finding of their new research was that although clearing fallen leaves is one of the most common gardening practices, it makes very little sense. In natural ecosystems, fallen leaves help return nutrients necessary for health y plant growth to the soil, which greatly improves soil condition. Removing leaves year after year breaks this ecological（生态的）balance. Letting some leaves stick around to cover your garden is a great way to help your grass and the local ecosystem.
They further explained that if up to 50percent of your grass lawn（草坪）is covered by fallen leaves, you might as well go back indoors and put your feet up. The advantages of this light leaf coverage far outweigh the disadvantages—the leaves will quickly break down and help next year’s lawn grow far better than if you had cleared them. Only at over 50 percent coverage do the Wisconsin researchers recommend clearing.
So why not consider leaving the leaves Save time, carbon and effort, and in exchange get a healthier lawn from this garden waste—that seems like a pretty good deal. And how many plastic bags could be saved by simply not binning fallen leaves every year In the US alone, about 700 million.
32. What does the author describe in paragraph 1
A. An amazing autumn game. B. A common sight in gardens.
C. A hot attraction in the north. D. An extreme weather event.
33. What is the received wisdom
A. Fallen leaves need not be cleared.
B. Fallen leaves protect shorter grass.
C. Fallen leaves block photosynthesis.
D. Fallen leaves are hard to break down.
34. The new research finds clearing fallen leaves makes little sense, because ________.
A. it ruins city image B. it breaks gardening rules
C. it affects local economy D. it causes ecological damage
35. What’s the author’s attitude to Wisconsin University’s study
A. Doubtful. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Worried.
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。
Arm wrestling（扳手腕）is a type of athletic contest. 36 Each one places an elbow（肘）on a table, holds the hand of the other and tries to force it back to connect with the table.
37 In their view, it doesn’t require many things used in other sports, including physical strength and other skills. In fact, it is not just physical strength; strategy plays a key role. Good observation is also necessary for success in arm wrestling. What’s more, competitive arm wrestling is an organized sport with very specific rules. Anyone who breaks rules may even lead to losing a match.
Like many other sports, there are different classes in arm wrestling. For championships, players are divided into classes by weight. 38
Arm wrestling has a very long history. It started as just a Saturday night past time. A journalist named Bill Soberanes founded the sport around 1952. Since the American Armsport Association（AAA）sanctioned（认可）it, many organizations have worked hard to support and promote competitive arm wrestling. 39 Some are local, representing certain regions, while others try to promote the sport on an international level. Whether small local or international championships, arm wrestlers from all walks of life put their skills to the test, pushing their bodies to the limit.
Now, arm wrestling attracts a variety of people, of all ages and backgrounds. 40 Many people enjoy the sport purely for fun, while others approach it with spirit common in true competitors.
A. There are two competitors in the contest.
B. Their health conditions need to be considered.
C. Arm wrestling is widely accepted among the young.
D. Many people don’t think of arm wrestling as a sport.
E. It can be as exciting for the young as it is for the old.
F. They contribute to improving the image people have of arm wrestling.
G. There are also different divisions for those who wrest with the right hand, in contrast to those with left one.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
Than Singh is a Delhi police officer. He had a poverty-stricken childhood, which was 41 by growing on the streets and selling corn. Despite his daily struggles, Sing h never 42 the importance of studies. He was so 43 that he cleared the examination for the Delhi Police successfully, 44 his dream of being a policeman.
Singh returned to where he had been raised. When he 45 the streets, Singh noticed many children 46 on streets, collecting plastic bottles, rag picking, and wasting away their childhood. Singh realized the 47 to help and give them a good environment to study. This 48 led Singh to establish a school named “Than Singh Ki Pathshala”. He taught those children for free after work and developed good behaviour among them through education.
Starting with 4 children, today Singh teaches more than 80. And thanks to various 49 from society, the school runs smoothly. Singh managed to 50 the students’ basic needs, like books, pencils, and lunches. 51 , many people join him in helping. Some local drivers offer to give the children 52 home. Last year, 17 students were able to 53 the government-run schools, 10 of whom scored the highest in their class.
Due to Singh’s 54 , many children’s lives have been reshaped. Just as Singh said, “I feel honored to make a（n） 55 by getting them educated, so they can break the chain of poverty and aim big.”
41. A. recorded B. followed C. planned D. marked
42. A. stressed B. forgot C. imagined D. considered
43. A. curious B. experienced C. confused D. hardworking
44. A. achieving B. burying C. quitting D. sharing
45. A. cleaned B. explored C. policed D. painted
46. A. watching over B. passing out C. hanging out D. pulling over
47. A. necessity B. creativity C. possibility D. emergency
48. A. pressure B. appreciation C. realization D. comparison
49. A. activities B. donations C. requests D. technologies
50. A. express B. understand C. meet D. lose
51. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
52. A. tickets B. breads C. hands D. rides
53. A. leave B. attend C. rebuild D. register
54. A. experiments B. interests C. orders D. efforts
55. A. choice B. difference C. profit D. lesson
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
56. In my childhood, I was ________（提醒）frequently by Mom to treat others politely.
57. Rescuers set up ________（避难处）for the displaced residents after the earthquake.
58. When I saw the old photos, memories ________（涌入）back, along with smiles and tears.
59. Despite his busy ________（日程安排）, Liu always finds time to run, driven by a passion for the sport.
60. I am fully ________（意识到）that with a willing heart, a workable strategy as well as immediate action, nothing is impossible.
61. The students are asked to complete the speech without r ________to any notes.
62. Whatever problems you come across, the best s ________ is to struggle for a way out.
63. Harbin has become one of the most popular tourist d ________ in a short space of time.
64. Climbing to the top of Mount Tai was tiring, but seeing the sunrise made it all w ________.
65. For more detailed information about other package tours, do c ________ us at 98168167.
第三节（共5个小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
阅读下列各句，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
66. I highly recommend that The Old Man and the Sea ________（read）carefully.
67. Chinese calligraphy is a kind of art ________importance has been widely valued.
68. He is an expert on rice planting from ________the local villagers have learnt a lot.
69. The experiment turned out to be ________failure, but “failure goes before success”.
70. Tom Cruise’s latest movie ________（show）in theaters right now. Hurry up and go watch it.
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，你校英文报School Weekly为迎接2月2日第28个世界湿地日，正在招募“湿地环保小卫士”（Wetland Guards）。你对此很感兴趣，请给该报写一封申请邮件。内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.个人优势；
3.希望获准。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
3.参考词汇：招募 recruit vt.
Dear Sir or Madam, Yours, Li Hua
第二节（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。
The Grocery Store Trip
My two-year-old daughter was playing with a toy bear in a pile of groceries（食品杂货）in my shopping cart. Shopping once a month was a wonderful family time. Every time I would buy over $200 worth of groceries.
A well-dressed gentleman stood behind me with three items（商品）. He looked up a this watch anxiously, and smiled at me. Obviously he was pressed for time. I felt for the man as he’d be behind me for a good long time.
“Why don’t you go ahead of me ” I said pulling the cart backwards. “You only have a couple of items.” “Thank you,” he replied appreciatively, stepping ahead of me. My daughter gave him a big smile. “Hello,” she said in her sweetest voice. “Hello,” he replied, with his face lighting up with pleasure. I put his few items ahead of mine to let him check out first.
I was just waiting for checkout when I realized my husband hadn’t returned my bankcard. I hurriedly searched my wallet. My heart dropped. The gentleman in front had paid and was picking up his groceries.
“I’ve forgotten my bank card; will you take a credit card ” I asked the cashier（收银员）hopefully. “I’m sorry. We only accept the bank card or money,” the cashier replied. “It will take me an hour to run home and an hour back.” I was discouraged. All my careful planning hadn’t helped. The hour and a half of shopping left me tired and I wasn’t sure how my daughter would deal with another two hours in the car.
注意：
1.续写词数应为100个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us. Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband.
济宁市2023-2024学年高一上学期1月质量检测（期末考试）
英语试题参考答案及评分标准
第一部分 听力
1-5CABCB 6-10 AACBB 11-15 CBAAB 16-20CACBC
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 ADC 24-27 BDCA 28-31 DCAA 32-35 BCDB
第二节
36-40 ADGFE
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41-45 DBDAC 46-50 CACBC 51-55 ADBDB
第二节
56. reminded 57. shelters 58. flooded 59. schedule 60. aware
61. referring 62. solution 63. destinations 64. worthwhile 65. contact
第三节
66.（should）be read 67. whose 68. whom 69. a 70. is being shown
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear Sir or Madam,
Learning that School Weekly is recruiting Wetland Guards to celebrate the 28th World Wetlands Day, which falls on February 2, I can hardly wait to apply for the position.
I am confident that I am qualified for the job. To begin with, I’m easy-going and good-natured, which makes it easier for me to explain to the public the importance of wetland protection. Besides, being a member of Nature Club, I took part in richly colorful environmental protection activities, thus contributing to my doing the job better. Equally important is that I have made several field investigations into surrounding wetlands.
I’d highly appreciate it if you could accept my application. Looking forward to your favorable reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
Hearing the conversation, the gentleman turned back to us. “Don’t worry, ma’am,” he said in a comforting tone, a genuine concern reflected in his eyes. “Allow me to take care of your order; it’s quite a journey for the little girl.” Then he reached into his wallet, produced two 100-dollar bills, and handed them to the cashier. I was frozen on the spot with a mixture of surprise and appreciation. I asked him for his address and promised to send him a check that night. He just smiled at my little girl and left before I could say “thank you”.
Later that night I told the gentleman’s kind act to my husband. He was shocked that a complete stranger should trust another with a loan of that amount. “We can’t thank him enough,” he said as he held our daughter. Afterwards we shared the story online, expressing our gratitude to him.
Determined to follow in his footsteps, we are ready to lend a helping hand whenever possible. From the store trip, we know well small acts of kindness can make a big difference in other people’s lives more than we can imagine.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Mike, you’re a big fan of basketball. Have you watched the new film “The First Slam Dunk”
M: Yes. It’s very popular with young people who love this sport. Do you want to see it
W: Actually, I have already bought the tickets. I will go with my cousin tonight.
Text 2
W: How much does the book Swimming with Sharks cost, please
M: It costs 16 dollars. But there’s only one copy left and the cover has been damaged. You can pay two dollars less if you take it.
W: OK.
Text 3
M: Excuse me. Can I use the gym here
W: Sure. It’s open free to our guests. You can enter it with your room card.
M: When is it closed, please
W: At 10: 00 pm.
Text 4
W: Jason, you love art so much. Do you plan to become an artist in the future
M: Yes, it’s my dream. But my father doesn’t like this idea. He’d like me to do business with him.
Text 5
W: Henry, I heard you’re learning Chinese. Why did you want to learn this language in the first place
M: I saw some Chinese characters in a book last month and I was greatly attracted by them. I wanted to learn to write Chinese characters.
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W: Are you going out, Andy
M: Yes. My friends want me to play football with them.
W: Don’t you remember Mom asked us to clean the house before she comes back home. We should finish the cleaning first.
M: But my friends are waiting for me. It’s just 2: 00 pm now. Mom won’t be back until 5: 00pm. I’ll clean the house after I return.
W: OK. Then I’ll clean the sitting room and the bedrooms. You clean the kitchen when you come back.
M: Sure, I will.
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W: Tony, when did you begin to learn to play the piano
M: When I was just four years old. My father was a pianist. He taught me at home. I didn’t need to take piano lessons.
W: Can you play other instruments
M: Yes. I can play the violin too. I learned it by myself.
W: Oh, you are great. I heard you took a part-time job. Are you running low on cash
M: Not really. I love spending time with children. When I heard there was a job to teach some children music, I applied for it. Luckily I got it.
W: That’s good. You will gain a lot of experience. Do you have any plans after graduating from the college
M: Yes. First...
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W: Tom, the school is going to have a winter holiday soon. What’s your plan
M: I am going to Thailand.
W: Really Why do you want to go there
M: I’m interested in Thai culture and want to learn about it.
W: So where will you stay when you’re traveling there At a hotel
M: No. I have a net friend there. I can stay with his family during my stay there.
W: That’s convenient. I think he can be your guide, too.
M: Yes. He’s learning English now. And he thinks it’s a good opportunity for him to practice English with me. He’ll travel wherever I go.
W: It’s really a good way to exchange languages and cultures.
M: Yes. Will you travel anywhere during the holiday
W: I’ll travel to Beijing. My uncle and aunt live there now. I haven’t seen their daughter Karen for almost two years. We really look forward to seeing each other again.
M: Well, I wish you a great time there!
W: Thanks. The same to you.
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W: Mark, what about going to the Culinary Camp for Teens next week
M: What kind of camp is it
W: It’s a camp for teenagers who want to learn how to prepare meals. Students will learn safe knife skills, how to bake cakes, and some other cooking skills.
M: I’m really interested in that. Where will it be held
W: It’ll be held at Joliet Junior College.
M: Can anyone take part in it
W: No. It’s just open to high school students. Since we’re already in our first year in high school, we both can go to it.
M: Good. How long will it last
W: It’ll last for four days in all. It’ll begin at 8: 30 am on January 22nd. Will you have time then
M: Yes. I don’t have any plans for those days yet.
W: Good. By the way, can you ask your brother to give us a lift every day It’s not convenient for us to take a bus or ride a bike.
M: I think so. He can drop us on his way to work.
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W: It was rainy last Saturday morning. When the sky became clear in the afternoon, I decided to go to a small park near my home for a walk. While I was walking around there, I noticed a call for a park clean-up volunteer group at the State Park just ten miles from my home. They were getting park lovers together to do annual cleaning, so the entire community can enjoy the green space this spring. The clean-up would take place the following day. I wanted to help. After I returned home, I told my parents about my plan. They were both very supportive. Since my mother works at a hospital and had an operation to perform the next day, she couldn’t go with me. But my father, who teaches at a school, decided to go with me. We went to the State Park in my father’s car. When we got there, there were already dozens of people. We started to work at 9: 30 am. We cleared fallen branches and dead trees off natural trails and walking paths. We added a fresh layer of soil to flower beds. We also picked up garbage and leaves. We all enjoyed ourselves there.
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