湖南师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高一下学期入学考试英语试卷（含解析 无听力音频 无听力原文）
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湖南师大附中2023-2024学年度高一第二学期入学考试
英语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
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。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What does the man want
A．Money.
B．An exchange of his jacket.
C．Another product.
2．What is the man going to do
A．Learn to drive. B．Play a soccer game. C．Pick up the ball.
3．What caused the man’s lack of sleep
A．The cats. B．The babies. C．The lights.
4．How does the woman sound
A．Impatient. B．Satisfied. C．Excited.
5．Why is the woman calling the man
A．To change an arrangement.
B．To cancel a meeting.
C．To arrange an event.
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。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’s the relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Friends. C．Brother and sister.
7．How will the speakers go home
A．By taxi. B．By bus. C．On foot.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a post office. B．In an airplane. C．In a bookstore.
9．How much will the man pay in total
A．$20. B．$25. C．$45.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Who cleaned the car at the man’s house
A．His father. B．His sisters. C．The man himself.
11．What did the man think of his jobs
A．Boring. B．Stressful. C．Enjoyable.
12．What did the woman use to do in her family
A．She cleaned her room.
B．She took out the rubbish.
C．She did the cooking.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did Karl learn during his trip in Brazil
A．How to speak the local language.
B．How to take care of animals.
C．How to hunt for food.
14．What made Karl scared during his trip
A．The heavy rain at night.
B．Sounds of animals.
C．Sleeping alone.
15．What did Karl think of the local people
A．Shy. B．Friendly. C．Humorous.
16．What will the woman probably do next
A．Have some food.
B．Go to a print shop.
C．Look at some pictures.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker’s main purpose
A．To attract tourists.
B．To introduce a stadium.
C．To get people to join a race.
18．When should people arrive at Town Hall
A．At 9:30. B．At 9:45. C．At 10:15.
19．What will everybody get for free when they finish
A．A T-shirt. B．A cash prize. C．A pair of running shoes.
20． What does the speaker suggest people bring
A．Some food. B．Some water. C．A hat.
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
Welcome to “Cash Poo r Points Rich”， a new travel blog dedicated to sharing experience with credit card points and miles to help you get big travel but for small spend. With the right planning and maximization of available resources, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.
Chengdu, China
If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It is home to pandas and spicy things. Moreover, the city’s abundance of cultural and historical sights, together with its laid-back lifestyle, make itself one of the most attractive and livable large cities too. Past travelers have spent, on average, ￥158 on meals and about a quarter of that on local transportation for one day.
Con Dao, Vietnam
Tourism is picking up in Vietnam lately, where you can travel for about 100 per day if you play your cards right. Con Dao Island Nation Park, a group of dramatic tiny islands off the southern coast, is a great destination to see sea turtles and other wildlife while exploring the area on foot. Its thick jungle will give you a good chance to uncover a paradise of your own.
Zakynthos, Greece
If you’re looking for an affordable European summer beach vacation, consider Zakynthos. Food is cheap and mouthwatering. There are plenty of free things to do. although the favorite is spending time on the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water. There are countless options for swimming in the appealing sea, along with charming villages and museums to explore.
New Orleans, U. S.
New Orleans is an incredibly unique place in the U. S., full of fascinating history, absorbing culture, delicious food, and a constantly buzzing nightlife scene. There are actually a couple of hostels in and near the French Quarter that offer reasonable accommodation rates for students.
21．Which city best suits people who like to meet cheerful natives
A．Chengdu. B．Con Dao.
C．Zakynthos. D．New Orleans.
22．What do Con Dao and Zakynthos have in common
A．Countless local cultures.
B．Free tourist attractions.
C．Impressive sea views.
D．Large charming museums.
23．Who may be the target readers of this passage
A．Parents arranging family trips.
B．Students exploring affordable destinations.
C．Elders looking for quiet destinations.
D．Businessmen seeking high-end hotels.
B
I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled（贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled（爬）under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching in disbelief, and her tears dried. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me and said, “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
24．How is paragraph 1 mainly developed
A．By analyzing causes. B．By describing a process.
C．By showing differences. D．By following time order.
25．What made Kate angry one evening
A．She couldn’t find her books.
B．She heard the author shouting loud.
C．She got the news that her grandma was ill.
D．She saw the author’s shoes beneath her bed.
26．The author tidied up the room most probably because ______.
A．she wanted to show her care B．she was asked by Kate to do so
C．she was scared by Kate’s anger D．she hated herself for being so messy
27．What might be the best title for the story
A．My Best Friend Kate B．Hard Work Pays Off
C．How to Be Organized D．Learning to Be Roommates
C
Many people confuse hard-working people with workaholics（工作狂）. How could a person tell that he/she is a workaholic A workaholic works long hours, at the expense of personal relationships and health. When not working, they’re thinking about work. Work influences their mood: When work is going well, they’re up; when work is going less well, they’re down.
Working, or simply being busy, can be a hard habit to break. When workaholics aren’t busy working—or doing something to promote their work—they feel anxious and guilty. They hang onto jobs for life and do everything they can to make sure they’re essential.
There is a link between health problems and workaholism. Just because work itself is a respectable pursuit doesn’t mean that an addiction to it is any less damaging than other sorts of addictions. A number of studies show that workaholism has been associated with a wide range of health problems, such as anxiety and heart disease.
Besides health problems, being a workaholic brings other negative effects as well. A study published in the American Journal of Family Therapy found that working too much negatively influenced an employee’s marriage. This isn’t surprising, since if you’re married to your work it can be difficult to be married to anything or anyone else. There have also been studies looking at the influence of workaholic parents on their children and the news isn’t good. Children of workaholic fathers experienced more depression and anxiety and a weaker sense of self.
However, there are also many positive aspects to working hard and to increasing devotion to career. Hard work can bring great rewards. For many, it’s how they develop feelings of self-worth, confidence and purpose. If you have a workaholic in your life, you might point out the thing he or she is missing out on while at work, whether it’s a child’s soccer game, a good book, or a yoga class. Seek to understand why the person feels the need to work so much and support them in finding a solution.
28．What can we infer about workaholics from paragraph 1
A．They put work in the first place.
B．They usually have a life outside work.
C．They are under pressure from work.
D．They win respect from their workmates.
29．What are paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about
A．Bad results of workaholism.
B．Reasons for being workaholics.
C．How people deal with their addictions.
D．How hard-working people differ from workaholics.
30． What can we do to help workaholics in life
A．Force them to join family activities.
B．Reward them for their hard work.
C．Help them find self-worth and confidence.
D．Give them understanding and assistance.
31．What is the author’s attitude toward working hard
A．Doubtful. B．Objective. C．Negative. D．Curious.
D
Vast lands of America are dominated by corn, nearly 100macres of it, stretching from Ohio to the Dakotas. What once was forest today produces the corn that feeds people, cattle and, when made into ethanol（乙醇）， cars.
Now, the nation’s airlines want to power their planes with corn, too. United Airlines signed a deal with a Nebraska ethanol company to buy enough sustainable fuel, to power 50,000 flights a year. The government could decide on its tax incentives（税收激励）for the industry as soon as December. “Mark my words, the next 20 years, corn farmers are going to provide 95% of all the sustainable airline fuel,” President Biden said in July.
The airlines’ ambitious goal would likely require nearly doubling ethanol production, which airlines say, with great expectation, would decrease their greenhouse gas emissions. If they succeed, it could transform America’s Corn Belt, stimulating farmers and ethanol producers, but potentially further damaging one of the nation’s most important resources: groundwater.
Corn requires a lot of water to grow and it can take hundreds of gallons to produce a single gallon of ethanol. But as airlines take the idea of ethanol, the vital groundwater faces serious risks. “We’re on track to massively increase water usage without any real sense of how sensitive our groundwater is,” said Jeffrey Broberg, who is concerned about groundwater in Minnesota, a major corn state.
The Department of Energy said in a statement that “water use is a critical part of the conversation surrounding bio-energy sustainability”. It pointed to a 2022 department study that concluded that the United States could significantly reduce pressure on groundwater by shifting fuel production away from water-intensive crops like corn, instead growing more crops that don’t require irrigation（灌溉）， like various types of straw, grasses and trees. Hopefully, a better approach will be soon studied and adopted.
32．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．Farmers will increase 95% of their ethanol production.
B．The sustainable fuel will not be popular in the future.
C．Corn will be an influential source in the fuel industry.
D．The government stops the new fuel for the groundwater.
33．What does the underlined word “stimulating” mean in paragraph 3
A．Preventing. B．Motivating. C．Destroying. D．Impressing.
34．What is the potential risk of the increased use of ethanol in fuel
A．The shortage of corn production.
B．The increase in global warming.
C．A rise in clean-energy tax credits.
D．Higher stress on the groundwater.
35．What did the 2022 study suggest according to the last paragraph
A．Expand the corn planting area.
B．Use some alternative materials.
C．Cut down the daily water usage.
D．Turn to the government for help.
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。
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: 36
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular（心血管的）health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your flexibility. 37 A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town. 38 If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. 39 And if you’re worried about safety, there are cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
40 It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them—the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A．What makes cycling so convenient
B．But cyclists face neither of these issues.
C．And people will choose to go to work by cycling.
D．This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.
E．Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F．And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
G．What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had stopped to get gas at a place where I almost never been to. I had 41 about cleaning my windshield（挡风玻璃）. But then when the gas 42 was almost finished, I decided for some reason to go ahead and clean it. That’s what I was doing when a woman approached me and asked for 43 .
There were two women, one middle aged, the other twenty-something, with a young child in the back seat. On a day when the temperature was well past 100°F , they were 44 in an old car with no air conditioning, driving from a town about an hour away.
“Can you tell us how to get to Mopac, sir ” She had a folded-up printout of directions from Google maps. “Sure. Where on Mopac are you 45 ”I asked. She unfolded the printout and showed me the 46 . I knew it well, and started to get the 47 that this moment was meant to happen. “I know 48 where that is,” I told her. “I used to have an office in that building to work in.”
I started giving directions to the older lady, and then again to her 49 , who was the driver. It took a while, because I 50 each instruction to make sure they understood. In a sincere moment of gratitude, the older lady thanked me.
The whole 51 helped me much more than it helped them. I had been having a very 52 day. In fact, the only reason I had gone to that particular gas station was that I wanted to take a little drive and 53 my head.
As I replaced the gas cap, having sent them on their way, I suddenly 54 that I felt better. My head was clearer. And I am 55 for the real goodness it brought into my life.
41．A．cared B．hesitated C．worried D．complained
42．A．mixing B．checking C．burning D．filling
43．A．gas B．coins C．directions D．food
44．A．starving B．sheltering C．traveling D．hiding
45．A．living B．working C．calling D．heading
46．A．distance B．number C．signal D．address
47．A．feeling B．evidence C．reward D．pleasure
48．A．generally B．exactly C．wholly D．personally
49．A．companion B．passenger C．helper D．child
50．A．followed B．repeated C．received D．recalled
51．A．situation B．accident C．experience D．conversation
52．A．meaningful B．fortunate C．important D．difficult
53．A．clear B．shake C．cover D．nod
54．A．understood B．realized C．admitted D．assumed
55．A．anxious B．fit C．grateful D．ready
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个恰当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China. Lately, the popularity of ice and snow tourism in Northeast China 56．_______（explode）. Major hot springs resorts in Harbin 57．_______（crowd）with traffic jams comparable to the Spring Festival travel rush and travelers from the south of China make up a large part of the tourism crowd.
How do you tell the southerners 58．_______ northerners Southern Chinese people can be summarized in four characteristics: a light-colored down jacket, a lovely small hat, a suitcase in hand and 59．_（shy）in public bath houses.
Southerners are less prepared for the cold. Some individuals online are providing practical suggestions for these southerners, stressing the need for clothing that 60．_______（protect）them from the freezing outdoor temperatures while ensuring they don’t sweat 61．_______（heavy）indoors.
In order to promote travel for tourists, Harbin has extended the operating 62．_______（hour）of buses and subways. According to 63．_______announcement from the Harbin government, the ice and snow season in Harbin will continue until the end of March 2024．For travelers 64．_______（try）to avoid peak periods, it’s advisable to plan visits after New Year’s Day and Spring Festival, 65．_______tourist traffic is at its peak.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是高中学生李华，得知我市将举办国际旅游节（the International Tourism Festival），需要英语志愿者，你对此很感兴趣。请按要求写一封英文申请信，内容包括：
1．个人优势：
2．能做的事情。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出；不计入总词数；
3．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, a senior high student._____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。
It was Emily’s turn to tell her class where she went this summer. She stood up proudly. “This summer I went to Bradley,” Emily announced. “It has a big market there. My mom bought a painting and I got a second-hand skateboard. What an impressive trip it was!”
“That’s not a trip,” Frank shouted loudly to his partner. “It’s only half an hour from here. My dad and I often go to Bradley to buy tools for his repair workshop.”
“Frank, no interrupting,” said Miss Clare, their teacher. “And Bradley has a fine market. I’m glad that Emily shared her experience with us. Go ahead, Emily.” Miss Clare smiled warmly at her, encouraging her to continue.
But not feeling proud of her family’s trip to Bradley any more, Emily just felt embarrassed and dropped her head, saying in a low voice that it was finished. In the hope of not being noticed, the little girl hurriedly back to her desk with a red face.
She listened as Peter talked about his cruise to Greece and Mary’s trip across the Atlantic to Ireland. She also heard about John’s horseback ride through the Great Canyon. It seemed as if everyone but her had taken a big trip over the summer. “I never get to go anywhere,” Emily thought to herself. A sense of loss clouded her the whole day.
After school, things went worse. One of the wheels on Emily’s skateboard came loose. Now she couldn’t even skate. Sitting on the sidewalk, Emily tried to fix her wheel but in vain, during which Miss Clare happened to pass by.
She walked up with a smile, asking, “Why are you sitting here ” Emily lowered her head, tears welling up inside her eyes. “Want to talk about it ” Emily nodded, trying to avoid Miss Clare’s eyes. Bending down, Miss Clare said gently, “You know, Emily, we don’t always have to travel far to learn anything.”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At this moment, Frank walked by and overheard their conversation._______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I can fix it,” Frank said with confidence._______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
湖南师大附中2023-2024学年度高一第二学期入学考试
英语参考答案
题序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答案 A C A A A A B A B C C A C B B
题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C C A A B A C B C D A D A A D
题序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答案 B C B D B G F D B E B D C C D
题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D A B A B C D A B C
21．A．根据原文Chengdu, China 部分中提到的“If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu.（如果您想去一个有快乐当地人的地方，那么没有比成都更好的城市了。）”可知，成都是最适合想要遇见悠闲、无忧无虑本地人的人。故选A。
22．C．Con Dao， Vietnam（越南昆岛）部分提到了昆岛国家公园是南部海岸线上一片壮观的小群岛，上面可以看到海龟等海洋野生动物；Zakynthos, Greece（希腊扎金索斯岛）提到了“the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water（碧水环绕的美丽海滩）”，可知两个景点的共同点是海边景观，故选C.
23．B．原文第一段提及“…a new travel blog dedicated to sharing experiences with credit card points and miles to help you get big travel but for small spend. With the right planning and maximization of available resources, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.（……一个旅游博客，致力于分享信用卡积分和里程的使用经验，帮助您花小钱享受大旅游。只要计划得当，最大限度地利用现有资源，大学生旅行可能比你想象的要容易得多。）”，并且每段中都体现出该旅游地的实惠和便宜。故选择 B选项：探索经济实惠的目的地的学生，故选 B。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”与室友Kate生活习惯截然相反：“我”邋里邋遢，而她十分爱干净，因此冲突在所难免。但是在室友的悲痛之际.“我”以自己的行动表达了自己的关心，从而重归于好。“我”学会了维持良好室友关系的关键：让步、清理和坚持。
24．C。写作手法题。第一段描述了“我”和室友Kate 在日常生活中的不同做法和习惯，列举了生活中的几个对比鲜明的例子，来体现我们之间的区别，故选C．
25．D。 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!”可知，是因为“我”的鞋子跑到了室友的床底下， 她才发那么大的火，故选D．
26．A。推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句话“All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.”可以推断出，作者整理房间是出于对室友的同情和关爱，其他三项与情境不符，故选A。
27．D。主旨大意题。本文前几段描述了“我”和室友之间的差异以及由此导致的矛盾冲突。文章最后一段中的“we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on”又点明了“我”学会的相处之道，可知本文的主题应该是：学会做室友，故选D．
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。一个人工作努力的程度如果超出了一定的限度，就会变成工作狂，这会给健康以及家庭带来不良影响。
28．A。推理判断题。根据文章第一段内容可知，工作狂可以为了工作牺牲个人关系和健康，他们考虑的总是工作，情绪也受工作影响，因此可推知，工作狂把工作放在首要位置。
29．A。主旨大意题。第三段主要讲沉迷工作会导致的健康问题；第四段讲了工作狂对于家庭和孩子的不良影响。
30．D。事实细节题。由文章最后一句可知，如果遇到工作狂，人们要尽量理解他们并帮助他们找到解决方法。
31．B。推理判断题。文章先交代了沉迷工作可能引发的不良后果；最后一段作者又提到了努力工作的诸多优点，文章从利弊两个角度做了分析，可见作者对此的态度是客观的。
32．C。根据第一段和第二段中的“What once was forest today produces the corn that feeds people, cattle and, when made into ethanol（乙醇）， cars. Now, the nation’s airlines want to power their planes with corn, too.（昔日的森林如今变成了玉米地，可以供养人、养牛，在玉米制成乙醇后，还能为汽车提供燃料。现在，美国的航空公司也想用玉米为飞机提供燃料。）”可知，玉米将成为重要的燃料供能原料，故选C项。
33．B。根据原文，玉米能转化为乙醇为飞机提供燃料，航空公司加大乙醇需求，这一方案也将会增大对玉米的需求，故而激励农民和乙醇生产者（继续生产）；同时，从该词后的 but可知， stimulating 和后文的“damaging…resources（损坏……资源）”应为相反意义。故选B项。
34．D．从第四段可知，“Corn requires a lot of water to grow... But as airlines take the idea of ethanol, the vital groundwater faces serious risks.（种植玉米需要大量的水……但是，随着航空公司对乙醇的青睐，至关重要的地下水会面临着严重的风险。）”，故选D项。
35．B．从最后一段可知，“It pointed to a 2022 department study that concluded that the United States could significantly reduce pressure on groundwater by shifting fuel production away from water-intensive crops like corn, instead growing more crops that don’t require irrigation（灌溉）， like various types of straw, grasses and trees.（2022年的一份研究报告认为，美国可以通过将燃料生产从玉米等高耗水作物中转移出来，转而种植更多不需要灌溉的作物，如各种秸秆、草和树木，从而大大减轻对地下水的压力。）”，故选择B选项“使用其他替换材料”。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。作者从健康优势、费用、方便程度和环保这几个方面介绍了骑自行车出行的好处。
36．G。根据前文“In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question”以及后来文对骑自行车出行的好处的介绍可知，本句应选择一个问句，针对骑自行车受欢迎提问。 G 项“是什么如此吸引人们再一次骑上他们的自行车呢 ”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
37．F。根据前文“First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular（心血管的） health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your flexibility.”以及后文“A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress.”可知，此处应是讲述骑自行车对心理健康的好处。 F项“而且，骑自行车的好处不仅仅是身体上的，还有精神上的。”呼应上下文，符合语境。故选F。
38．D。根据前文“Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town.”表明骑自行车是上班和在城市中四处闲逛的一种不错的出行方式，因此空处应是在解释为什么骑自行车是一种不错的出行方式。 D项“这可以为你省下一大笔油钱或花在公共交通上的钱。”符合语境，其中的 This指的是前文提到的骑自行车去上班或在城市中四处闲逛。故选D。
39．B。根据前文“If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare , whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with.”提到了开车和坐地铁去上班会出现的问题，B项“但骑自行车的人不会面临这两个问题。”与前文形成对比，强调骑自行车上班的好处，符合语境。故选B。
40． E。根据后文在“It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.”可知，本段主要讲述的是骑自行车对环境的好处。E项“最后，骑自行车对环境也有好处。”符合语境。故选E。
【语篇导读】本文属于记叙文，作者在加油站加油时偶遇了腿车旅行的两位女士，她们向作者问路，作者给予了热心的帮助。在帮助他人的同时，作者也摆脱了原本糟糕的心情。
41．B．考查动词词义辨析。A．cared 关心；B．hesitated 犹豫；C．worried 担忧；D．complained 抱怨。根据后文“I decided for some reason to go ahead and clean it”可知，作者最后决定擦挡风玻璃可知，作者起初对要不要擦玻璃感到迟疑不决，故选B．
42．D。考查动词词义辨析。A．mixing混合；B．checking 检查；C．burning 燃烧；D．filling注满。根据第一段第一句话可知，作者是去加油的，所以是油快要加满的时候，故选 D．
43．C．考查名词词义辨析。A．gas汽油；B．coins硬币；C．directions 指导，方向；D．food 食物。由后文“Can you tell us how to get to Mopac, sir ”可知，这位女士向作者问路，故选 C。
44．C。考查动词词义辨析。A．starving 挨饿；B．sheltering 庇护，躲避；C．traveling旅行；D．hiding 隐藏。根据句意可知，两位女士带着孩子在高温天气中，开着没有空调的旧车前行，故选C．
45．D。考查动词词义辨析。A．living住；B．working 工作；C．calling 打电话；D．heading 前往。这里作者问女士要去 Mopac的哪个地方，根据上文可知她们并不认识路，应该不会是工作或者居住的地方。故选D。
46．D。考查名词词义辨析。A．distance 距离；B．number数字；C．signal 信号；D．address 地址。根据句意可知，女士在地图上把地址指给了作者看，故选 D．
47．A．考查名词词义辨析。 A．feeling 感觉；B．evidence 证据；C．reward 回报；D．pleasure 乐趣。根据后文“this moment was meant to happen.”可知，作者有一种感觉，好像给她们指路的这件事是冥冥中注定要发生的，故选 A。
48．B．考查副词词义辨析。A．generally一般地；B．exactly 确切地；C．wholly完全；D．personally个人地。根据后文“I used to have an office in that building to work in.”可知，作者在那个地方工作过，故很准确地知道这个地方，故选 B。
49．A．考查名词词义辨析。 A．companion同伴：B．passenger 乘客；C．helper 帮助的人；D．child 小孩。根据后文“who was the driver”可知，作者还把方向告诉了中年女士同行的同伴，故选A。
50． B。考查动词词义辨析。A．followed遵循；B．repeated 重复；C．received 接受；D．recalled回忆。根据本句“to make sure they understood”可知，为了确保她们听明白，作者重复了每条指示，故选 B。
51．C．考查名词词义辨析。A．situation情形；B．accident 事故；C．experience 经历；D．conversation 对话。根据前文可知，作者帮助了两个女士这件事情帮助了作者，故选C．
52．D。考查形容词词义辨析。 A．meaningful 有意义的；B．fortunate 幸运的；C．important 重要的；D．difficult 困难的。根据后文“I felt better”可推测，作者这一天过得并不顺利，故选 D．
53．A．考查动词词义辨析。A．clear使清晰；B．shake 摇晃；C．cover包含；D．nod 点头。根据后文“My head was clearer.”可知， 作者去加油站其实是为了清醒头脑，故选A．
54．B。考查动词词义辨析。A．understood理解；B．realized 意识到；C．admitted承认；D．assumed假设。根据后文“My head was clear.”可知，作者送走两位女士后，作者意识到自己感觉好多了，故选 B．
55．C．考查形容词词义辨析。 A．anxious焦虑的；B．fit 健康的，适合的；C．grateful感激的；D．ready 准备好了的。根据前文“The whole 51 helped me much more than it helped them.”可知，这件事情对作者的帮助很大，因此心怀感激，故选C。
56．has exploded。考查时态。根据时间状语Lately可知此处应用现在完成时。
57．are crowded.考查时态和语态。 be crowded with意为“挤满”。
58．from.考查介词。tell A from B“区分，辨别A与B”。
59．shyness.考查词性转换。根据上文 characteristics可知，此处总结了四个南方人的特征：浅色羽绒服、可爱帽子、行李箱、进澡堂有点不好意思。本空应该填shy的名词形式 shyness。
60． protects。考查主谓一致。此空是定语从句中的谓语，其单复数形式要根据先行词判断。先行词 clothing 是不可数名词，故用单数形式。
61．heavily。考查词性转换。此空用副词 heavily修饰动词sweat，意为“出很多汗”。
62．hours。考查名词单复数。operating hours 指的是“营业时间”，此处 hour需要用复数形式。
63．an。考查冠词。此处指的是关于冰雪季时间的一项公告，因此选用不定冠词an。
64．trying。考查非谓语。此处“trying to avoid peak periods”是作 traveler 的后置定语，要用现在分词形式表主动。
65．when。考查关系副词。此处为非限制定语从句，先行词是“after New Year’s Day and Spring Festival”，因此选用表示时间的关系副词 when.
第一节
【参考范文】
Dear Sir/Madam.
I’m Li Hua, a senior high student. I’m writing to apply as a volunteer for the upcoming International Tourism Festival.
Regarding my strengths, I have excellent communication skills and fluency in both English and Mandarin. Moreover, I am a friendly and approachable person, which allows me to connect with people from different backgrounds. Most importantly, my previous experience in other voluntary work enables me to cooperate well with other fellow volunteers. If chosen. I would be cager to contribute in different ways, such as welcoming and guiding tourists, providing information about local attract ions.
I am confident that my skills and passion for tourism will contribute to the success of the International Tourism Festival. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely.
Li Hua
第二节
【参考范文】
At this moment, Frank walked by and overheard their conversation. He was seized by a sense of guilt and stood there, frozen. Hoping it was not too late for an apology, he gathered his courage and said loudly, “Sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.” Both Emily and Miss Clare were surprised by his appearance and apology. Miss Clare suggested．“Frank, could you help Emily with her skateboard ” Noticing the broken skateboard, he sat down beside Emily, ready to lend a hand, as Miss Clare looked on with a gentle. encouraging smile. Then Frank examined the skateboard carefully.
“I can fix it,” Frank said with confidence. Grabbing her skateboard. Frank fixed the wheels in no time and handed it back to Emily. Emily tried her skateboard and surprisingly found it was working well. A slight smile lifted, “Thanks”. Frank felt a wave of relief flooding into his heart. “I help my dad fi x things all the time. You know, I didn’t go anywhere but Bradley.” he said. Then they three looked at each other and burst into laughter. Truly, they did not have to travel far to learn anything new.
【语篇导读】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Emily告诉全班同学她今年夏天去了布拉德利，而同学Frank则说这根本算不上旅行，对此Emily不再为全家去布拉德利的旅行感到骄傲，她只是感到尴尬。放学后，Emily冰鞋的一个轮子松了，Frank主动提出帮她修好了冰鞋。
【解析】1．段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“这时，Frank路过，无意中听到了她们的对话。”可知，第一段可描写Frank看到她们之后的内心活动以及对Emily 道歉。
②由第二段首句内容“‘我能修好它，’Frank自信地说。’”可知，第二段可描写Frank修理滑板的过程以及两人如何化解矛盾、冰释前嫌。
2．续写线索：Frank路过—内疚—道歉——修滑板——坦白假期活动——感悟。
听力材料
Text 1
M: Hello, I would like to return this jacket. It doesn’t fit correctly. I would like my money back. I haven’t worn the jacket.
W: Let me check. If it is within 28 days, that is no problem at all.
Text 2
W: Move away from the road. Henry! What happened
M: Sorry, I kicked my soccer ball over here and wanted to get it.
W: Please, be careful, dear—those cars are driving very fast!
Text 3
M: I know you’re a light sleeper. Did those cats keep you awake last night
W: No. I slept like a baby. I didn’t even hear a thing.
M: I usually sleep well, but because of them. I couldn’t sleep at all.
Text 4
W: We’ve walked around this area four times. Can we please choose a restaurant
M:Sorry,I’m so excited about eating food in Italy. I’ll find us the perfect restaurant!
W: Thank you. But please, we haven’t eaten in eight hours.
Text 5
W: Hi James. I’m running late, so could you collect me at 7:30 instead of 7:00 p. m.
M: Of course. We can go another evening if it’s not convenient.
W: No. it’s OK. Thirty minutes won’t make much difference.
Text 6
W: Oh, dear. It’s raining. I’m afraid we can’t walk home now.
M: Let’s wait here for a moment. Maybe it will stop soon.
W: I’m afraid not. Don’t you see it is getting harder and harder
M: Hmm, maybe. It seems we have to take a bus home now.
W: I think so.
M: But our children are waiting for us at home. We can’t be sure when the bus will come.
W: How about taking a taxi home
M: Oh look, a bus is coming. Let’s take the bus.
Text 7
M: I’d like to post this package to Australia please.
W: Certainly. What are the contents of the package
M: It’s three books.
W: What is the total value of the contents
M: Each book is $15.so $45 in total.
W: Would you like to buy insurance for the package for $5
M: Yes, please.
W: OK, so with the size of the package, we can send it standard post, which will take 10 days.
M: Is there anything faster
W: Yes, airmail only takes two days but it’s $20．
M: That’s fine. Let’s go with that.
Text 8
M: Looking back, I think my family was very traditional.
W: In what way
M: In the roles we played when we helped out. I have two sisters and they usually did house cleaning and cooking, and I did things like taking out the rubbish and cleaning the car.
W: In my family, my dad used to do stuff like that and my brother and I didn’t do much work.
M: Um... it’s hard to believe that!
W: Well, did you ever share your sisters’ work
M: No, it never even occurred to me. When I was young, I just do what they tell me to do, and I was happy that way. I liked cleaning the car and taking out the rubbish—I enjoyed anything that was physical.
W: I used to clean my own room, but that’s all I did.
Text 9
W: Hey, Karl. How was your trip to Brazil
M: Oh, Rachel, it was amazing. I spent three nights in the forest with a local family. They taught me so much.
W: Like what
M: I learned things like how to get in touch with nature, how to hunt for food, how to set up a place to live, and how to tell apart the sounds of different animals.
W: Were the sounds scary
M: At night time, yes. And they were especially scary when it rained heavily at night. You can’t see anything in front of you.
W: Wow. What were the local people like
M:Pretty good. They didn’t speak English, so my guide had to translate for me. But they were warm-hearted and so skillful. Even the children could build houses and find food.
W: Interesting. Did you take photos
M: Yes. And I have printed out all of them. Let me show you some.
W: That sounds great.
Text 10
Good morning, everyone. Now, if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not join in the town race on Saturday The race starts at Town Hall and finishes at the football stadium. That’s five kilometers. And don’t worry if you can’t run all that way. Walkers are welcome, too! The race begins at a quarter past ten, but you should arrive at Town Hall 45 minutes earlier, at half past nine, to check in and get your race number and a hat. There are cash prizes for the winners in different age groups, and everybody will get a free T-shirt when you finish. Adults pay$2 each to run in the race. It is only$1.5 for children and students. And if the whole family decide to run, there is a special price of $5 per family. Make sure to wear comfortable running shoes. And don’t forget to bring some water with you—Saturday is going to be a lovely warm day and you may get thirsty. But it’ll be lots of fun. See you there!
英语
时量：120分钟 满分：150分
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。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What does the man want
A．Money.
B．An exchange of his jacket.
C．Another product.
2．What is the man going to do
A．Learn to drive. B．Play a soccer game. C．Pick up the ball.
3．What caused the man’s lack of sleep
A．The cats. B．The babies. C．The lights.
4．How does the woman sound
A．Impatient. B．Satisfied. C．Excited.
5．Why is the woman calling the man
A．To change an arrangement.
B．To cancel a meeting.
C．To arrange an event.
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。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’s the relationship between the speakers
A．Husband and wife. B．Friends. C．Brother and sister.
7．How will the speakers go home
A．By taxi. B．By bus. C．On foot.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a post office. B．In an airplane. C．In a bookstore.
9．How much will the man pay in total
A．$20. B．$25. C．$45.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Who cleaned the car at the man’s house
A．His father. B．His sisters. C．The man himself.
11．What did the man think of his jobs
A．Boring. B．Stressful. C．Enjoyable.
12．What did the woman use to do in her family
A．She cleaned her room.
B．She took out the rubbish.
C．She did the cooking.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What did Karl learn during his trip in Brazil
A．How to speak the local language.
B．How to take care of animals.
C．How to hunt for food.
14．What made Karl scared during his trip
A．The heavy rain at night.
B．Sounds of animals.
C．Sleeping alone.
15．What did Karl think of the local people
A．Shy. B．Friendly. C．Humorous.
16．What will the woman probably do next
A．Have some food.
B．Go to a print shop.
C．Look at some pictures.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker’s main purpose
A．To attract tourists.
B．To introduce a stadium.
C．To get people to join a race.
18．When should people arrive at Town Hall
A．At 9:30. B．At 9:45. C．At 10:15.
19．What will everybody get for free when they finish
A．A T-shirt. B．A cash prize. C．A pair of running shoes.
20． What does the speaker suggest people bring
A．Some food. B．Some water. C．A hat.
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
Welcome to “Cash Poo r Points Rich”， a new travel blog dedicated to sharing experience with credit card points and miles to help you get big travel but for small spend. With the right planning and maximization of available resources, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.
Chengdu, China
If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu. It is home to pandas and spicy things. Moreover, the city’s abundance of cultural and historical sights, together with its laid-back lifestyle, make itself one of the most attractive and livable large cities too. Past travelers have spent, on average, ￥158 on meals and about a quarter of that on local transportation for one day.
Con Dao, Vietnam
Tourism is picking up in Vietnam lately, where you can travel for about 100 per day if you play your cards right. Con Dao Island Nation Park, a group of dramatic tiny islands off the southern coast, is a great destination to see sea turtles and other wildlife while exploring the area on foot. Its thick jungle will give you a good chance to uncover a paradise of your own.
Zakynthos, Greece
If you’re looking for an affordable European summer beach vacation, consider Zakynthos. Food is cheap and mouthwatering. There are plenty of free things to do. although the favorite is spending time on the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water. There are countless options for swimming in the appealing sea, along with charming villages and museums to explore.
New Orleans, U. S.
New Orleans is an incredibly unique place in the U. S., full of fascinating history, absorbing culture, delicious food, and a constantly buzzing nightlife scene. There are actually a couple of hostels in and near the French Quarter that offer reasonable accommodation rates for students.
21．Which city best suits people who like to meet cheerful natives
A．Chengdu. B．Con Dao.
C．Zakynthos. D．New Orleans.
22．What do Con Dao and Zakynthos have in common
A．Countless local cultures.
B．Free tourist attractions.
C．Impressive sea views.
D．Large charming museums.
23．Who may be the target readers of this passage
A．Parents arranging family trips.
B．Students exploring affordable destinations.
C．Elders looking for quiet destinations.
D．Businessmen seeking high-end hotels.
B
I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled（贴标签）everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled（爬）under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching in disbelief, and her tears dried. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me and said, “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
24．How is paragraph 1 mainly developed
A．By analyzing causes. B．By describing a process.
C．By showing differences. D．By following time order.
25．What made Kate angry one evening
A．She couldn’t find her books.
B．She heard the author shouting loud.
C．She got the news that her grandma was ill.
D．She saw the author’s shoes beneath her bed.
26．The author tidied up the room most probably because ______.
A．she wanted to show her care B．she was asked by Kate to do so
C．she was scared by Kate’s anger D．she hated herself for being so messy
27．What might be the best title for the story
A．My Best Friend Kate B．Hard Work Pays Off
C．How to Be Organized D．Learning to Be Roommates
C
Many people confuse hard-working people with workaholics（工作狂）. How could a person tell that he/she is a workaholic A workaholic works long hours, at the expense of personal relationships and health. When not working, they’re thinking about work. Work influences their mood: When work is going well, they’re up; when work is going less well, they’re down.
Working, or simply being busy, can be a hard habit to break. When workaholics aren’t busy working—or doing something to promote their work—they feel anxious and guilty. They hang onto jobs for life and do everything they can to make sure they’re essential.
There is a link between health problems and workaholism. Just because work itself is a respectable pursuit doesn’t mean that an addiction to it is any less damaging than other sorts of addictions. A number of studies show that workaholism has been associated with a wide range of health problems, such as anxiety and heart disease.
Besides health problems, being a workaholic brings other negative effects as well. A study published in the American Journal of Family Therapy found that working too much negatively influenced an employee’s marriage. This isn’t surprising, since if you’re married to your work it can be difficult to be married to anything or anyone else. There have also been studies looking at the influence of workaholic parents on their children and the news isn’t good. Children of workaholic fathers experienced more depression and anxiety and a weaker sense of self.
However, there are also many positive aspects to working hard and to increasing devotion to career. Hard work can bring great rewards. For many, it’s how they develop feelings of self-worth, confidence and purpose. If you have a workaholic in your life, you might point out the thing he or she is missing out on while at work, whether it’s a child’s soccer game, a good book, or a yoga class. Seek to understand why the person feels the need to work so much and support them in finding a solution.
28．What can we infer about workaholics from paragraph 1
A．They put work in the first place.
B．They usually have a life outside work.
C．They are under pressure from work.
D．They win respect from their workmates.
29．What are paragraphs 3 and 4 mainly about
A．Bad results of workaholism.
B．Reasons for being workaholics.
C．How people deal with their addictions.
D．How hard-working people differ from workaholics.
30． What can we do to help workaholics in life
A．Force them to join family activities.
B．Reward them for their hard work.
C．Help them find self-worth and confidence.
D．Give them understanding and assistance.
31．What is the author’s attitude toward working hard
A．Doubtful. B．Objective. C．Negative. D．Curious.
D
Vast lands of America are dominated by corn, nearly 100macres of it, stretching from Ohio to the Dakotas. What once was forest today produces the corn that feeds people, cattle and, when made into ethanol（乙醇）， cars.
Now, the nation’s airlines want to power their planes with corn, too. United Airlines signed a deal with a Nebraska ethanol company to buy enough sustainable fuel, to power 50,000 flights a year. The government could decide on its tax incentives（税收激励）for the industry as soon as December. “Mark my words, the next 20 years, corn farmers are going to provide 95% of all the sustainable airline fuel,” President Biden said in July.
The airlines’ ambitious goal would likely require nearly doubling ethanol production, which airlines say, with great expectation, would decrease their greenhouse gas emissions. If they succeed, it could transform America’s Corn Belt, stimulating farmers and ethanol producers, but potentially further damaging one of the nation’s most important resources: groundwater.
Corn requires a lot of water to grow and it can take hundreds of gallons to produce a single gallon of ethanol. But as airlines take the idea of ethanol, the vital groundwater faces serious risks. “We’re on track to massively increase water usage without any real sense of how sensitive our groundwater is,” said Jeffrey Broberg, who is concerned about groundwater in Minnesota, a major corn state.
The Department of Energy said in a statement that “water use is a critical part of the conversation surrounding bio-energy sustainability”. It pointed to a 2022 department study that concluded that the United States could significantly reduce pressure on groundwater by shifting fuel production away from water-intensive crops like corn, instead growing more crops that don’t require irrigation（灌溉）， like various types of straw, grasses and trees. Hopefully, a better approach will be soon studied and adopted.
32．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．Farmers will increase 95% of their ethanol production.
B．The sustainable fuel will not be popular in the future.
C．Corn will be an influential source in the fuel industry.
D．The government stops the new fuel for the groundwater.
33．What does the underlined word “stimulating” mean in paragraph 3
A．Preventing. B．Motivating. C．Destroying. D．Impressing.
34．What is the potential risk of the increased use of ethanol in fuel
A．The shortage of corn production.
B．The increase in global warming.
C．A rise in clean-energy tax credits.
D．Higher stress on the groundwater.
35．What did the 2022 study suggest according to the last paragraph
A．Expand the corn planting area.
B．Use some alternative materials.
C．Cut down the daily water usage.
D．Turn to the government for help.
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。
They say once you learn to ride a bike, you never forget. Most of us learned to ride when we were kids, and many still wear our helmets, put our feet on the pedals, and shoot off for a ride on the streets. In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question: 36
First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular（心血管的）health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your flexibility. 37 A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress. But it’s not only about your body and mind there are also some plus sides for your wallet’s health.
Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town. 38 If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare, whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with. 39 And if you’re worried about safety, there are cycle lanes in many major cities. In addition, wearing high-visibility clothing is another way to improve your safety when cycling on the roads.
40 It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.
So, whether people want to cycle for their health, their wallet, the environment, or a combination of all of them—the popularity of cycling is on the rise.
A．What makes cycling so convenient
B．But cyclists face neither of these issues.
C．And people will choose to go to work by cycling.
D．This can save you a lot of money on fuel or public transportation.
E．Finally, cycling can also be good for the environment.
F．And the benefits from cycling aren’t just physical, but mental as well.
G．What makes it so attractive for people to take their bikes once again
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I had stopped to get gas at a place where I almost never been to. I had 41 about cleaning my windshield（挡风玻璃）. But then when the gas 42 was almost finished, I decided for some reason to go ahead and clean it. That’s what I was doing when a woman approached me and asked for 43 .
There were two women, one middle aged, the other twenty-something, with a young child in the back seat. On a day when the temperature was well past 100°F , they were 44 in an old car with no air conditioning, driving from a town about an hour away.
“Can you tell us how to get to Mopac, sir ” She had a folded-up printout of directions from Google maps. “Sure. Where on Mopac are you 45 ”I asked. She unfolded the printout and showed me the 46 . I knew it well, and started to get the 47 that this moment was meant to happen. “I know 48 where that is,” I told her. “I used to have an office in that building to work in.”
I started giving directions to the older lady, and then again to her 49 , who was the driver. It took a while, because I 50 each instruction to make sure they understood. In a sincere moment of gratitude, the older lady thanked me.
The whole 51 helped me much more than it helped them. I had been having a very 52 day. In fact, the only reason I had gone to that particular gas station was that I wanted to take a little drive and 53 my head.
As I replaced the gas cap, having sent them on their way, I suddenly 54 that I felt better. My head was clearer. And I am 55 for the real goodness it brought into my life.
41．A．cared B．hesitated C．worried D．complained
42．A．mixing B．checking C．burning D．filling
43．A．gas B．coins C．directions D．food
44．A．starving B．sheltering C．traveling D．hiding
45．A．living B．working C．calling D．heading
46．A．distance B．number C．signal D．address
47．A．feeling B．evidence C．reward D．pleasure
48．A．generally B．exactly C．wholly D．personally
49．A．companion B．passenger C．helper D．child
50．A．followed B．repeated C．received D．recalled
51．A．situation B．accident C．experience D．conversation
52．A．meaningful B．fortunate C．important D．difficult
53．A．clear B．shake C．cover D．nod
54．A．understood B．realized C．admitted D．assumed
55．A．anxious B．fit C．grateful D．ready
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个恰当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ice and snow warm up winter tourism in Northeast China. Lately, the popularity of ice and snow tourism in Northeast China 56．_______（explode）. Major hot springs resorts in Harbin 57．_______（crowd）with traffic jams comparable to the Spring Festival travel rush and travelers from the south of China make up a large part of the tourism crowd.
How do you tell the southerners 58．_______ northerners Southern Chinese people can be summarized in four characteristics: a light-colored down jacket, a lovely small hat, a suitcase in hand and 59．_（shy）in public bath houses.
Southerners are less prepared for the cold. Some individuals online are providing practical suggestions for these southerners, stressing the need for clothing that 60．_______（protect）them from the freezing outdoor temperatures while ensuring they don’t sweat 61．_______（heavy）indoors.
In order to promote travel for tourists, Harbin has extended the operating 62．_______（hour）of buses and subways. According to 63．_______announcement from the Harbin government, the ice and snow season in Harbin will continue until the end of March 2024．For travelers 64．_______（try）to avoid peak periods, it’s advisable to plan visits after New Year’s Day and Spring Festival, 65．_______tourist traffic is at its peak.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是高中学生李华，得知我市将举办国际旅游节（the International Tourism Festival），需要英语志愿者，你对此很感兴趣。请按要求写一封英文申请信，内容包括：
1．个人优势：
2．能做的事情。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出；不计入总词数；
3．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam, I’m Li Hua, a senior high student._____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。
It was Emily’s turn to tell her class where she went this summer. She stood up proudly. “This summer I went to Bradley,” Emily announced. “It has a big market there. My mom bought a painting and I got a second-hand skateboard. What an impressive trip it was!”
“That’s not a trip,” Frank shouted loudly to his partner. “It’s only half an hour from here. My dad and I often go to Bradley to buy tools for his repair workshop.”
“Frank, no interrupting,” said Miss Clare, their teacher. “And Bradley has a fine market. I’m glad that Emily shared her experience with us. Go ahead, Emily.” Miss Clare smiled warmly at her, encouraging her to continue.
But not feeling proud of her family’s trip to Bradley any more, Emily just felt embarrassed and dropped her head, saying in a low voice that it was finished. In the hope of not being noticed, the little girl hurriedly back to her desk with a red face.
She listened as Peter talked about his cruise to Greece and Mary’s trip across the Atlantic to Ireland. She also heard about John’s horseback ride through the Great Canyon. It seemed as if everyone but her had taken a big trip over the summer. “I never get to go anywhere,” Emily thought to herself. A sense of loss clouded her the whole day.
After school, things went worse. One of the wheels on Emily’s skateboard came loose. Now she couldn’t even skate. Sitting on the sidewalk, Emily tried to fix her wheel but in vain, during which Miss Clare happened to pass by.
She walked up with a smile, asking, “Why are you sitting here ” Emily lowered her head, tears welling up inside her eyes. “Want to talk about it ” Emily nodded, trying to avoid Miss Clare’s eyes. Bending down, Miss Clare said gently, “You know, Emily, we don’t always have to travel far to learn anything.”
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At this moment, Frank walked by and overheard their conversation._______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I can fix it,” Frank said with confidence._______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
湖南师大附中2023-2024学年度高一第二学期入学考试
英语参考答案
题序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答案 A C A A A A B A B C C A C B B
题序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C C A A B A C B C D A D A A D
题序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答案 B C B D B G F D B E B D C C D
题序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D A B A B C D A B C
21．A．根据原文Chengdu, China 部分中提到的“If visiting a place with happy locals is a priority for you, there’s no better city to hit than Chengdu.（如果您想去一个有快乐当地人的地方，那么没有比成都更好的城市了。）”可知，成都是最适合想要遇见悠闲、无忧无虑本地人的人。故选A。
22．C．Con Dao， Vietnam（越南昆岛）部分提到了昆岛国家公园是南部海岸线上一片壮观的小群岛，上面可以看到海龟等海洋野生动物；Zakynthos, Greece（希腊扎金索斯岛）提到了“the beautiful beaches edged by electric blue water（碧水环绕的美丽海滩）”，可知两个景点的共同点是海边景观，故选C.
23．B．原文第一段提及“…a new travel blog dedicated to sharing experiences with credit card points and miles to help you get big travel but for small spend. With the right planning and maximization of available resources, traveling as a college student may be easier than you think.（……一个旅游博客，致力于分享信用卡积分和里程的使用经验，帮助您花小钱享受大旅游。只要计划得当，最大限度地利用现有资源，大学生旅行可能比你想象的要容易得多。）”，并且每段中都体现出该旅游地的实惠和便宜。故选择 B选项：探索经济实惠的目的地的学生，故选 B。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。“我”与室友Kate生活习惯截然相反：“我”邋里邋遢，而她十分爱干净，因此冲突在所难免。但是在室友的悲痛之际.“我”以自己的行动表达了自己的关心，从而重归于好。“我”学会了维持良好室友关系的关键：让步、清理和坚持。
24．C。写作手法题。第一段描述了“我”和室友Kate 在日常生活中的不同做法和习惯，列举了生活中的几个对比鲜明的例子，来体现我们之间的区别，故选C．
25．D。 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!”可知，是因为“我”的鞋子跑到了室友的床底下， 她才发那么大的火，故选D．
26．A。推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句话“All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.”可以推断出，作者整理房间是出于对室友的同情和关爱，其他三项与情境不符，故选A。
27．D。主旨大意题。本文前几段描述了“我”和室友之间的差异以及由此导致的矛盾冲突。文章最后一段中的“we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on”又点明了“我”学会的相处之道，可知本文的主题应该是：学会做室友，故选D．
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。一个人工作努力的程度如果超出了一定的限度，就会变成工作狂，这会给健康以及家庭带来不良影响。
28．A。推理判断题。根据文章第一段内容可知，工作狂可以为了工作牺牲个人关系和健康，他们考虑的总是工作，情绪也受工作影响，因此可推知，工作狂把工作放在首要位置。
29．A。主旨大意题。第三段主要讲沉迷工作会导致的健康问题；第四段讲了工作狂对于家庭和孩子的不良影响。
30．D。事实细节题。由文章最后一句可知，如果遇到工作狂，人们要尽量理解他们并帮助他们找到解决方法。
31．B。推理判断题。文章先交代了沉迷工作可能引发的不良后果；最后一段作者又提到了努力工作的诸多优点，文章从利弊两个角度做了分析，可见作者对此的态度是客观的。
32．C。根据第一段和第二段中的“What once was forest today produces the corn that feeds people, cattle and, when made into ethanol（乙醇）， cars. Now, the nation’s airlines want to power their planes with corn, too.（昔日的森林如今变成了玉米地，可以供养人、养牛，在玉米制成乙醇后，还能为汽车提供燃料。现在，美国的航空公司也想用玉米为飞机提供燃料。）”可知，玉米将成为重要的燃料供能原料，故选C项。
33．B。根据原文，玉米能转化为乙醇为飞机提供燃料，航空公司加大乙醇需求，这一方案也将会增大对玉米的需求，故而激励农民和乙醇生产者（继续生产）；同时，从该词后的 but可知， stimulating 和后文的“damaging…resources（损坏……资源）”应为相反意义。故选B项。
34．D．从第四段可知，“Corn requires a lot of water to grow... But as airlines take the idea of ethanol, the vital groundwater faces serious risks.（种植玉米需要大量的水……但是，随着航空公司对乙醇的青睐，至关重要的地下水会面临着严重的风险。）”，故选D项。
35．B．从最后一段可知，“It pointed to a 2022 department study that concluded that the United States could significantly reduce pressure on groundwater by shifting fuel production away from water-intensive crops like corn, instead growing more crops that don’t require irrigation（灌溉）， like various types of straw, grasses and trees.（2022年的一份研究报告认为，美国可以通过将燃料生产从玉米等高耗水作物中转移出来，转而种植更多不需要灌溉的作物，如各种秸秆、草和树木，从而大大减轻对地下水的压力。）”，故选择B选项“使用其他替换材料”。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。作者从健康优势、费用、方便程度和环保这几个方面介绍了骑自行车出行的好处。
36．G。根据前文“In recent times, cycling has seen an increase in popularity, so many people raise a question”以及后来文对骑自行车出行的好处的介绍可知，本句应选择一个问句，针对骑自行车受欢迎提问。 G 项“是什么如此吸引人们再一次骑上他们的自行车呢 ”承上启下，符合语境。故选G。
37．F。根据前文“First, let’s look at the health benefits. Cycling can improve your cardiovascular（心血管的） health and burn extra body fat. Strengthening your muscles in your legs helps increase your flexibility.”以及后文“A long ride in the countryside could help you clear your mind, or de-stress.”可知，此处应是讲述骑自行车对心理健康的好处。 F项“而且，骑自行车的好处不仅仅是身体上的，还有精神上的。”呼应上下文，符合语境。故选F。
38．D。根据前文“Cycling can be a great way to go to work or get about town.”表明骑自行车是上班和在城市中四处闲逛的一种不错的出行方式，因此空处应是在解释为什么骑自行车是一种不错的出行方式。 D项“这可以为你省下一大笔油钱或花在公共交通上的钱。”符合语境，其中的 This指的是前文提到的骑自行车去上班或在城市中四处闲逛。故选D。
39．B。根据前文“If you drive to work, sometimes finding somewhere to park can be a nightmare , whereas finding somewhere to chain your bike up can be much simpler. Then, on the subway, there are changes at stations and other people who go to work speaking loudly on their phones to deal with.”提到了开车和坐地铁去上班会出现的问题，B项“但骑自行车的人不会面临这两个问题。”与前文形成对比，强调骑自行车上班的好处，符合语境。故选B。
40． E。根据后文在“It can help you reduce your carbon footprints. Not giving off greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is better for the planet and your own environment.”可知，本段主要讲述的是骑自行车对环境的好处。E项“最后，骑自行车对环境也有好处。”符合语境。故选E。
【语篇导读】本文属于记叙文，作者在加油站加油时偶遇了腿车旅行的两位女士，她们向作者问路，作者给予了热心的帮助。在帮助他人的同时，作者也摆脱了原本糟糕的心情。
41．B．考查动词词义辨析。A．cared 关心；B．hesitated 犹豫；C．worried 担忧；D．complained 抱怨。根据后文“I decided for some reason to go ahead and clean it”可知，作者最后决定擦挡风玻璃可知，作者起初对要不要擦玻璃感到迟疑不决，故选B．
42．D。考查动词词义辨析。A．mixing混合；B．checking 检查；C．burning 燃烧；D．filling注满。根据第一段第一句话可知，作者是去加油的，所以是油快要加满的时候，故选 D．
43．C．考查名词词义辨析。A．gas汽油；B．coins硬币；C．directions 指导，方向；D．food 食物。由后文“Can you tell us how to get to Mopac, sir ”可知，这位女士向作者问路，故选 C。
44．C。考查动词词义辨析。A．starving 挨饿；B．sheltering 庇护，躲避；C．traveling旅行；D．hiding 隐藏。根据句意可知，两位女士带着孩子在高温天气中，开着没有空调的旧车前行，故选C．
45．D。考查动词词义辨析。A．living住；B．working 工作；C．calling 打电话；D．heading 前往。这里作者问女士要去 Mopac的哪个地方，根据上文可知她们并不认识路，应该不会是工作或者居住的地方。故选D。
46．D。考查名词词义辨析。A．distance 距离；B．number数字；C．signal 信号；D．address 地址。根据句意可知，女士在地图上把地址指给了作者看，故选 D．
47．A．考查名词词义辨析。 A．feeling 感觉；B．evidence 证据；C．reward 回报；D．pleasure 乐趣。根据后文“this moment was meant to happen.”可知，作者有一种感觉，好像给她们指路的这件事是冥冥中注定要发生的，故选 A。
48．B．考查副词词义辨析。A．generally一般地；B．exactly 确切地；C．wholly完全；D．personally个人地。根据后文“I used to have an office in that building to work in.”可知，作者在那个地方工作过，故很准确地知道这个地方，故选 B。
49．A．考查名词词义辨析。 A．companion同伴：B．passenger 乘客；C．helper 帮助的人；D．child 小孩。根据后文“who was the driver”可知，作者还把方向告诉了中年女士同行的同伴，故选A。
50． B。考查动词词义辨析。A．followed遵循；B．repeated 重复；C．received 接受；D．recalled回忆。根据本句“to make sure they understood”可知，为了确保她们听明白，作者重复了每条指示，故选 B。
51．C．考查名词词义辨析。A．situation情形；B．accident 事故；C．experience 经历；D．conversation 对话。根据前文可知，作者帮助了两个女士这件事情帮助了作者，故选C．
52．D。考查形容词词义辨析。 A．meaningful 有意义的；B．fortunate 幸运的；C．important 重要的；D．difficult 困难的。根据后文“I felt better”可推测，作者这一天过得并不顺利，故选 D．
53．A．考查动词词义辨析。A．clear使清晰；B．shake 摇晃；C．cover包含；D．nod 点头。根据后文“My head was clearer.”可知， 作者去加油站其实是为了清醒头脑，故选A．
54．B。考查动词词义辨析。A．understood理解；B．realized 意识到；C．admitted承认；D．assumed假设。根据后文“My head was clear.”可知，作者送走两位女士后，作者意识到自己感觉好多了，故选 B．
55．C．考查形容词词义辨析。 A．anxious焦虑的；B．fit 健康的，适合的；C．grateful感激的；D．ready 准备好了的。根据前文“The whole 51 helped me much more than it helped them.”可知，这件事情对作者的帮助很大，因此心怀感激，故选C。
56．has exploded。考查时态。根据时间状语Lately可知此处应用现在完成时。
57．are crowded.考查时态和语态。 be crowded with意为“挤满”。
58．from.考查介词。tell A from B“区分，辨别A与B”。
59．shyness.考查词性转换。根据上文 characteristics可知，此处总结了四个南方人的特征：浅色羽绒服、可爱帽子、行李箱、进澡堂有点不好意思。本空应该填shy的名词形式 shyness。
60． protects。考查主谓一致。此空是定语从句中的谓语，其单复数形式要根据先行词判断。先行词 clothing 是不可数名词，故用单数形式。
61．heavily。考查词性转换。此空用副词 heavily修饰动词sweat，意为“出很多汗”。
62．hours。考查名词单复数。operating hours 指的是“营业时间”，此处 hour需要用复数形式。
63．an。考查冠词。此处指的是关于冰雪季时间的一项公告，因此选用不定冠词an。
64．trying。考查非谓语。此处“trying to avoid peak periods”是作 traveler 的后置定语，要用现在分词形式表主动。
65．when。考查关系副词。此处为非限制定语从句，先行词是“after New Year’s Day and Spring Festival”，因此选用表示时间的关系副词 when.
第一节
【参考范文】
Dear Sir/Madam.
I’m Li Hua, a senior high student. I’m writing to apply as a volunteer for the upcoming International Tourism Festival.
Regarding my strengths, I have excellent communication skills and fluency in both English and Mandarin. Moreover, I am a friendly and approachable person, which allows me to connect with people from different backgrounds. Most importantly, my previous experience in other voluntary work enables me to cooperate well with other fellow volunteers. If chosen. I would be cager to contribute in different ways, such as welcoming and guiding tourists, providing information about local attract ions.
I am confident that my skills and passion for tourism will contribute to the success of the International Tourism Festival. I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely.
Li Hua
第二节
【参考范文】
At this moment, Frank walked by and overheard their conversation. He was seized by a sense of guilt and stood there, frozen. Hoping it was not too late for an apology, he gathered his courage and said loudly, “Sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.” Both Emily and Miss Clare were surprised by his appearance and apology. Miss Clare suggested．“Frank, could you help Emily with her skateboard ” Noticing the broken skateboard, he sat down beside Emily, ready to lend a hand, as Miss Clare looked on with a gentle. encouraging smile. Then Frank examined the skateboard carefully.
“I can fix it,” Frank said with confidence. Grabbing her skateboard. Frank fixed the wheels in no time and handed it back to Emily. Emily tried her skateboard and surprisingly found it was working well. A slight smile lifted, “Thanks”. Frank felt a wave of relief flooding into his heart. “I help my dad fi x things all the time. You know, I didn’t go anywhere but Bradley.” he said. Then they three looked at each other and burst into laughter. Truly, they did not have to travel far to learn anything new.
【语篇导读】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Emily告诉全班同学她今年夏天去了布拉德利，而同学Frank则说这根本算不上旅行，对此Emily不再为全家去布拉德利的旅行感到骄傲，她只是感到尴尬。放学后，Emily冰鞋的一个轮子松了，Frank主动提出帮她修好了冰鞋。
【解析】1．段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“这时，Frank路过，无意中听到了她们的对话。”可知，第一段可描写Frank看到她们之后的内心活动以及对Emily 道歉。
②由第二段首句内容“‘我能修好它，’Frank自信地说。’”可知，第二段可描写Frank修理滑板的过程以及两人如何化解矛盾、冰释前嫌。
2．续写线索：Frank路过—内疚—道歉——修滑板——坦白假期活动——感悟。
听力材料
Text 1
M: Hello, I would like to return this jacket. It doesn’t fit correctly. I would like my money back. I haven’t worn the jacket.
W: Let me check. If it is within 28 days, that is no problem at all.
Text 2
W: Move away from the road. Henry! What happened
M: Sorry, I kicked my soccer ball over here and wanted to get it.
W: Please, be careful, dear—those cars are driving very fast!
Text 3
M: I know you’re a light sleeper. Did those cats keep you awake last night
W: No. I slept like a baby. I didn’t even hear a thing.
M: I usually sleep well, but because of them. I couldn’t sleep at all.
Text 4
W: We’ve walked around this area four times. Can we please choose a restaurant
M:Sorry,I’m so excited about eating food in Italy. I’ll find us the perfect restaurant!
W: Thank you. But please, we haven’t eaten in eight hours.
Text 5
W: Hi James. I’m running late, so could you collect me at 7:30 instead of 7:00 p. m.
M: Of course. We can go another evening if it’s not convenient.
W: No. it’s OK. Thirty minutes won’t make much difference.
Text 6
W: Oh, dear. It’s raining. I’m afraid we can’t walk home now.
M: Let’s wait here for a moment. Maybe it will stop soon.
W: I’m afraid not. Don’t you see it is getting harder and harder
M: Hmm, maybe. It seems we have to take a bus home now.
W: I think so.
M: But our children are waiting for us at home. We can’t be sure when the bus will come.
W: How about taking a taxi home
M: Oh look, a bus is coming. Let’s take the bus.
Text 7
M: I’d like to post this package to Australia please.
W: Certainly. What are the contents of the package
M: It’s three books.
W: What is the total value of the contents
M: Each book is $15.so $45 in total.
W: Would you like to buy insurance for the package for $5
M: Yes, please.
W: OK, so with the size of the package, we can send it standard post, which will take 10 days.
M: Is there anything faster
W: Yes, airmail only takes two days but it’s $20．
M: That’s fine. Let’s go with that.
Text 8
M: Looking back, I think my family was very traditional.
W: In what way
M: In the roles we played when we helped out. I have two sisters and they usually did house cleaning and cooking, and I did things like taking out the rubbish and cleaning the car.
W: In my family, my dad used to do stuff like that and my brother and I didn’t do much work.
M: Um... it’s hard to believe that!
W: Well, did you ever share your sisters’ work
M: No, it never even occurred to me. When I was young, I just do what they tell me to do, and I was happy that way. I liked cleaning the car and taking out the rubbish—I enjoyed anything that was physical.
W: I used to clean my own room, but that’s all I did.
Text 9
W: Hey, Karl. How was your trip to Brazil
M: Oh, Rachel, it was amazing. I spent three nights in the forest with a local family. They taught me so much.
W: Like what
M: I learned things like how to get in touch with nature, how to hunt for food, how to set up a place to live, and how to tell apart the sounds of different animals.
W: Were the sounds scary
M: At night time, yes. And they were especially scary when it rained heavily at night. You can’t see anything in front of you.
W: Wow. What were the local people like
M:Pretty good. They didn’t speak English, so my guide had to translate for me. But they were warm-hearted and so skillful. Even the children could build houses and find food.
W: Interesting. Did you take photos
M: Yes. And I have printed out all of them. Let me show you some.
W: That sounds great.
Text 10
Good morning, everyone. Now, if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, why not join in the town race on Saturday The race starts at Town Hall and finishes at the football stadium. That’s five kilometers. And don’t worry if you can’t run all that way. Walkers are welcome, too! The race begins at a quarter past ten, but you should arrive at Town Hall 45 minutes earlier, at half past nine, to check in and get your race number and a hat. There are cash prizes for the winners in different age groups, and everybody will get a free T-shirt when you finish. Adults pay$2 each to run in the race. It is only$1.5 for children and students. And if the whole family decide to run, there is a special price of $5 per family. Make sure to wear comfortable running shoes. And don’t forget to bring some water with you—Saturday is going to be a lovely warm day and you may get thirsty. But it’ll be lots of fun. See you there!
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