辽宁省协作校2023-2024学年高一下学期期中大联考试题英语（Word版含答案，无听力音频及听力原文）
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2023—2024学年度下学期期中考试高一试题
英语
考试时间：120分钟 分数：150分
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。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 does the man want to do
A. Borrow $4,000. B. Make a transfer. C. Open a checking account.
2. What are the speakers doing
A. Camping. B. Cooking dinner. C. Gathering firewood.
3. How does the woman feel about the exam
A. Confident. B. Indifferent. C. Anxious.
4. Why does Harry make the call
A. To look for his passport. B. To make a reservation. C. To find the manager.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. An expression. B. The Internet. 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。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 would the man like to know about the future
A. How rich he will be.
B. How fast the technology will develop.
C. How the environment will be.
7. What might the woman want to be if she can choose again
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A scientist.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.
9. What does the woman invite the man to do
A. Say hello to others with her.
B. Open a coffee shop with her.
C. Go to her party tonight.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the car. B. At the airport. C. On the plane.
11. When was the man probably scheduled to arrive in L. A.
A. At 4: 00 p. m. B. At 3: 00 p. m. C. At 1: 00 p. m.
12. What will the man do next
A. Give someone a call. B. Change his flight. C. Call off the meeting.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers going to do first
A. Meet the man’s manager B. Buy some flowers. C. Visit their new house.
14. What does the man say about the house
A. It’s a little old. B. It’s very large. C. It has no balcony.
15. What does the woman want to grow at first
A. Flowers. B. Vegetables. C. Trees.
16. What flowers do the speakers plan to buy
A. Flowers that are cheap.
B. Flowers that are beautiful.
C. Flowers that are easy to grow.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the school hold the volleyball match
A. To provide a rich school life.
B. To select some talented students.
C. To inspire students to study harder.
18. When did the volleyball match take place
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
19. How was the volleyball match
A. It was rather boring. B. It was pretty relaxing. C. It was very intense.
20. Who is the speaker
A. A coach. B. A student. C. A teacher.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
What you need to know about
New Orleans
New Orleans has something for everyone; all ages, interests, and lifestyles. It is described as the northernmost Caribbean city and the westernmost European city. You will not find another place quite like it in the world.
What is the best way to get there
Flying: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport （MSY）is the city’s main airport, where you can keep the good times rolling by appreciating some live entertainment while you wait for your flight.
Train: New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal（终点站）is a major American railroad center, with three train lines offering service to every big city.
Bus: Three major bus companies in the United States all offer service to the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
How to enter New Orleans legally
If you are a non-U. S. citizen, you may need a visa to visit New Orleans, unless your country is part of the Visa Waiver Program （VWP）, such as Japan, France and 41 other countries. The program allows citizens of certain countries to visit the U. S. for up to 90 days without a visa.
When is the best time to visit
The best time in New Orleans is in February and lasts until May. During this period there is also the Carnival season and the world-famous Carnival celebrations. The average daily temperatures this time of year typically hit high s of 22℃, with lows dropping to 7℃.
If you’re looking to avoid the crazy prices, choose to visit in winter when hotels are cheaper, and you won’t experience the summer’s heat or worry about autumn’s possible hurricanes.
How much do I tip
Restaurant service: Standard tipping in New Orleans is 15 to 20 percent of your bill or 25 percent if you are extremely happy with your meal and service.
Housekeeping: It’s common to leave a tip of $2 per day of your stay to the housekeeping staff of your hotel, which you can leave in the room when you go. Some hotels leave envelopes for such tips, but if they don’t, a quick note saying “Thank you” will work.
Are there local customs I should know
Drinking: The legal drinking age in New Orleans is 21. You can consume alcohol on the streets of The Big Easy as long as it’s not in a glass container. Some places even allow you to bring drinks in from other places. In addition, some bars are open 24 hours.
Greetings: If you’re asked, “Where y’ at ” by a local, don’t give your location. They’re actually asking how you are or what’s going on.
21. According to the passage, what are you most likely to do while waiting for a flight in MSY
A. You will watch a live show.
B. You will buy some food to eat.
C. You will provide tips to airport staff.
D. You will appreciate pop music on your phone.
22. What can we learn from the part of’ When is the best time to visit’
A. The world-famous Carnival celebrations maybe are held in July.
B. If you’re looking to avoid hurricanes, choose to visit in autumn.
C. The average daily temperatures all year is 22 Celsius to 7 Celsius.
D. Hotels are less expensive during the winter compared to the summer.
23. If you’re asked, “Where y’ at ” by a local, what should you answer
A. You need to answer what you ate.
B. You need to answer where you live.
C. You need to answer how you are today.
D. You need to answer what you drank today.
B
The Wild Atlantic Way has a certain romantic attraction, bringing to mind images of violent storms, terrible winds and driving rain. The Irish Republic inaugurated（为……举行仪式）this, “the longest defined coastal touring route in the world”, in 2014, an excellent marketing idea. The Wild Atlantic Way follows the west coast of Ireland, from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north down to the picturesque town of Kinsale, County Cork, in the south.
Having recently retired, and also having a very supportive wife, I decided to cycle the 2,600 kilometres of this highway, and to seek some sponsorship while doing so for the benefit of a small, but hugely effective charity supporting Children of the Dump in Manila in the Philippines.
Another reason to start this cycle tour was the polite refusal of my youngest son to my request to accompany him, and his friend, on their journey in 2016 from Lima in Peru to Ushuaiain Patagonia by bike. He was probably quite right to have done so. The Donegal hills were enough to tire me out in the first week of my own adventure; the Andes might have finished me off a longtime before I had the opportunity to wheel my bike from the Holy head to Dublin ferry（渡口）at the beginning of May this year.
Having begun the journey in suitably cold and wet conditions in Donegal, my luck and that of the rest of Ireland changed quite suddenly, and to the amazement of the whole country, they and I enjoyed some of the finest May and June weather on record. The “Wild Atlantic Way” became the “Kind Atlantic Way”, and I got sunburnt! It was a remarkable and unforgettable journey for me. Generous friends have helped me raise 2,600, one pound for each kilometer I rode.
Try it yourselves, but do it the green way and leave the car at home. Pump up（给……打气）your bike tyres and give it, or at least some of the route, a go. You won’t regret it.
24. What do we know about the Wild Atlantic Way from paragraph 1
A. It starts at Kinsale in County Cork.
B. It is a famous cross-Europe touring route.
C. It used to be extremely popular with sea divers.
D. It was promoted by the Irish Republic government.
25. Why did the author go cycling
A. To join his wife.
B. To raise money for a charity.
C. To work out for his health.
D. To find sponsorship for his company.
26. How might the author feel about his son’s refusal later
A. Lucky. B. Angry.
C. Excited. D. Disappointed.
27. What happened during the author’s journey
A. He stopped halfway.
B. He was badly injured.
C. He got many flat tyres.
D. He had quite a few sunny days.
C
Passenger ships, trade ships, and fishing boats are a normal part of life on the open sea. However, all their activity creates a great deal of noise underwater. Scientists who have studied the recordings of sound recorded with equipment placed underwater recently reported their observations that the ocean is getting noisier.
Another report on the effect of noise from ships on the behavior of whales shows it is likely that whales must call out more loudly to be heard over this noise. The whales find fish by producing clicking sounds and other noises, loud engine noise could be interfering with（妨碍）their efforts.
Michael Jasny, a policy expert for the Natural Resources Defense Council, says the rise of underwriter noise is influencing the ability of whales to communicate. “Shipping noise falls across the sea frequencies（频率）that these animals use for their important behaviors.”
Mr. Jasny says sound travels very effectively underwater. And it is not just whales that he is worried about. “The entire web of life in the ocean depends on sound. And as more and more research has been done, it’s been very clear that what we have on our hands is really a significant serious and global problem.
The main source of noise pollution is the propeller（螺旋桨）. Better shaped propellers and ship designs can help cut down on noise pollution. Michael Bahtiarian, who works for Noise Control Engineering —a company which helped design the boats —said,” The technology to make quieter ships does exist and has been used in the military for some time. NOAA （National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration）has four new ships that have such costly engines, which produce less noise . These NOAA ships show that you can get quiet—I think they’re quiet enough —because they are able to go up quietly and count a fish and not startle the fish so that they can actually count them.”
The shipping industry in the United States wants to be part of the solution to the noise problem, Kathy Metcalf, who works for the Chamber of Shipping of America, says it will be much less costly for the industry if it chooses to build quieter ships instead of being forced to do so.
28. What kind of effect do you think the noise made by ships has according to the passage
A. It is sure to get stronger in the future.
B. It influences the normal life of whales.
C. It makes underwater equipment unable to work normally.
D. It makes it hard for scientists to track the activities of deep sea creatures.
29. What does Mr. Jasny want to express
A. Whales’ skill in finding food gets hurt most.
B. There is no better way of solving the problem.
C. The problem is far more serious than we thought.
D. The frequencies of shipping noise should be increased.
30. What does the underlined word “startle” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Frighten. B. Catch.
C. Dive. D. Feed.
31. What can we infer from the passage
A. Quieter ships have been designed to save money.
B. The shipping industry should make quieter ships actively.
C. The shipping designers are ordered to build quieter ships.
D. The four new ships are the most advanced ships in the ocean.
D
In 1240, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II built Castel del Monte on a lonely hill in central Puglia, where he had a perfect view of approaching enemies. He probably never imagined the enemies might be tourists one day. But these days, the old castle has been polished clean, and hundreds of multicolored Pullman buses snake up the winding roads to its grounds, now filled with T-shirt stands, Coca-Cola signs and a 200-car parking lot. All this thanks to the fact that UNESCO has designated （认定）it a World Heritage Site in 1996.
Officially, UNESCO honors places that exemplify an area’s ancestry, with the purpose of ensuring they are preserved. Unofficially, this designation is a kind of fairy dust that often turns little-known cultural sites into overnight tourist sensations. This is both a gift and a cuss. Lisa Mastny, senior adviser to the World Watch Institute, says tourism is double-edged for places considered of “outstanding value to humanity. It offers many poor communities the chance to obtain financial rewards, but also threatens the very resources—human and natural—upon which the industry is ultimately built”.
There is growing awareness that assigning UNESCO designation is worthless --- or worse, harmful —without some kind of follow-up preservation program. “In the early days there wasn’t much attention given to what would happen once these site s became World Heritage. But that’s changing slowly,” says Joseph King, director of the sites unit at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property （ICCROM）. In Africa, a 12-year training program is currently underway to teach locals not only how to preserve their immovable cultural heritage, but how to use it for economic development. In Eastern Europe, where tourism is a relatively new thing, cities are looking for help in figuring out where to draw the line between preserving historical centers and promoting urban development.
32. What can we learn about Castel del Monte
A. It was built to enjoy the view.
B. It has become a hot tourist spot.
C. It has to make way for a shopping mall.
D. It failed to win UNESCO designation in 1996.
33. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cuss” in paragraph 2
A. Solution. B. Promise.
C. Drawback. D. Chance.
34. How does the author support King’s words in the last paragraph
A. By quoting experts. B. By analyzing cause and effect.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Is UNESCO Helpful in Driving Global Tourism
B. How Can a Place Be Included in the UNESCO List
C. Why Is It Important to Market World Heritage Site Tours
D. Does Identifying World Heritage Sites Do More Harm Than Good
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。
One of the keys to doing well in school is staying positive. Positivity will make you feel better and give you some good attitudes to be more productive with your schoolwork. By staying positive, you can do well in your classes and earn the grades you want.
Be optimistic about school
（36）________ Instead, try to be positive about what you feel good about and are looking forward to in the future. You can create a list of things you are grateful for or write down one thing every day that you are looking forward to. These can help you appreciate the future and what it has to offer.
（37）________
Sometimes taking the focus off yourself can help you to be more optimistic. Help make others feel better and often you’ll feel better as well. Try to share any encouraging thoughts if you have them. Then, you can give small, thoughtful gifts to your friends. People appreciate it when others are thinking of them. Even you can buy a coffee for your friend.（38）________
Take feedback（反馈）positively
Though it may sometimes be difficult, it’s important to not get down when teachers offer you feedback. Take what they say and learn how to apply it to be better in the future. When you get any potentially negative feedback, you can take a deep breath. Take a minute to calm down your first response before you react. Be thankful for feedback. （39）________ Consider it as an opportunity to improve yourself.
Be around positive people when you’re at school
Positive friends can make you feel better about yourself. （40）________ Negative people can often waste your energy, especially in difficult environments like school. Pay attention to how you feel around people. Positive people should make you feel energetic and excited about the future.
A. Encourage other students.
B. Take advantage of extra help.
C. Don’t get tense by being too impatient.
D. Thank your teacher for giving you feedback.
E. It can encourage them to stay positive at school.
F. Make sure not to focus on the negative in every situation.
G. Seek out friends that are optimistic and positive about their lives.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A few years ago, I worked as an English teacher for girls in Silverton, a small, rural farming community south of Portland.
One day, I asked the girls what 41 they were interested in. To my surprise, the answer was wife / mother or hairdresser. I was 42 . These were bright girls with so much to offer —such limitless 43 . And yet, they saw only two 44 in their futures. These girls needed role models. They needed exposure to the working world so they could make informed decisions. How could I help them What resources were 45
I searched the Internet, and 46 a gender equality grant（拨款）through the state and applied. Much to my joy, we were selected. Together with two qualified educational assistants, we started 47 . We needed to get help from successful 48 women. I wanted to arrange field trips to their workplaces, but I was 49 . The conservative parents would not 50 their girls to travel. So I started making phone calls and inviting presenters to our school. To my surprise, many of them 51 to make the trip. The girls listened attentively to their 52 and responded with reflective, in-depth questions.
The school year passed quickly. When our final presenter had left, I posed the 53 question to the girls. “What careers are you interested in ” This time, the 54 were very different: accountants, educational professionals, bookkeepers, nurses, managers … The result went beyond my 55 . Bringing about positive changes in these girls’ dreams makes me feel great.
41. A. exercises B. relations C. entertainments D. careers
42. A. confused B. inspired C. amused D. frightened
43. A. wealth B. time C. potential D. freedom
44. A. paths B. challenges C. restrictions D. suggestions
45. A. grateful B. sustainable C. unique D. available
46. A. quit B. depended C. refused D. found
47. A. competing B. celebrating C. advertising D. planning
48. A. appealing B. working C. married D. annoyed
49. A. stopped B. adjusted C. ensured D. accused
50. A. teach B. warn C. allow D. combine
51. A. pretended B. agreed C. struggled D. happened
52. A. presentations B. summaries C. experiments D. comments
53. A. difficult B. personal C. same D. academic
54. A. excuses B. responses C. rewards D. courses
55. A. independence B. expectations C. embarrassment D. movement
第二节（共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Staying up late may work well for business professionals or 56. ________（lawyer）, but a new study suggests it can be harmful for students. High school students 57. ________ stay up late see their test scores fall behind their more well-rested classmates.
The study, 58. ________（perform）by researchers at University of California, Berkeley, examined survey data from over 2,700 volunteers, whose ages ranged from thirteen 59. ________ seventeen in the United States. Thirty percent of them admitted to bedtimes past 11: 30 pm during the school year. Following the data, these night owls（夜猫子）60. ________（see）their grades slip when compared to other students. Additionally, these teens who didn’t get enough sleep also reported a 61. ________（high）rate of emotional problems.
The silver lining is that the study shows 62. ________easy solution to some teens’ problems: get more sleep. Teens facing emotional problems or depression could attempt 63. ________（adjust）their sleep cycles before turning to stronger measure for 64. ________（pared to doctors’ bills and medication, going to bed earlier can be simple r and more cost- effective.
Doctors recommend 9 hours of sleep every night for teens. Parents should make 65. ________ a rule to turn off their children’s smart phones and laptops when the sun goes down. Now more than ever, a good night’s sleep can make the difference.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假设你是中学生李华。上周日，你校组织青年志愿者到社区做义工。作为志愿者之一，请你为校英文报写一篇投稿，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.活动过程；
3.你的感受。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.题目已为你写好。
A meaningful volunteer activity
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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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
There is a saying that we should all just mind our own business and let the chips fall where they may, because no good comes from doing good. This, of course, is not necessarily true.
In Hawaiian culture, aloha has many meanings. First, it is a greeting. However, it is also an expression of love and friendship. One man was a living example of ‘aloha’, for he had a story to unfold.
Amanda was shopping with her young son, and she was absorbed in picking up their groceries for their family reunion. She was in such a hurry that she even forgot her wallet in the shopping cart, which contained her driver
license, credit cards, plenty of cash, and even a gift card that could easily be redeemed（兑换）by anyone . It was not until she arrived home that she found her wallet gone. The woman returned to the supermarket, and started her search for the lost wallet by watching hours and hours of security footage in the supermarket. After turning to several different cameras around the store, but in vain, she completely gave up hope.
Andy Jose was a security guard at the World supermarket. He moved to Maui 5 years ago, and worked as a security guard at the grocery store to support the family and put himself through college. He rode his bike to work and school every day because he didn’t have a car.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Para .1: He was busy collecting the shopping carts when something caught his eyes.
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Para.2: Amanda and her husband decided to do something big to show their gratitude.
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2023-2024 学年度下学期期中考试高一试题
英语答案
1~5 BACAA 6~10 CABCB 11~15 CACAB 16~20 CABCB 21~23 ADC
24~27 DBAD 28~31 BCAB 32~35 BCCD 36~40 FAEDG 41~45 DACAD
46~50 DDBAC 51~55 BACBB
56. lawyers 57. that/ who 58. performed 59. to 60. saw
61. higher 62. an 63. to adjust 64. relief 65. it
第四部分 写作
第一节
A meaningful volunteer activity
Last Sunday, our school organized young volunteers to do voluntary work in the community.
On our arrival, we were divided into separate groups with different assignments. Some of us participated in community clean-up activities, such as picking up trash and sweeping the streets, some provided after-school tutoring for children, while others helped the elderly with daily tasks, such as shopping and cleaning. What impressed us most was the brilliant smiles on the faces of the elderly and the children, the sight of which made me feel how meaningful our work was.
Exposure to such voluntary work is bound to fuel students’ desire of devotion and dedication.
第二节
He was busy collecting the shopping carts when something caught his eyes. Andy noticed it was a wallet and took things into his own hands. The sight of the cash and credit cards inside made his heart race. He knew that this could be the solution to all his problems. With this money, he could finally afford a car, making his daily commute to work and school much easier; it could also help him pay for college, relieving the burden on his struggling family. However, a voice in his inner mind kept nagging at him. He knew that keeping the wallet wasn’t the right thing to do. So, he reached out to the woman whose contact information was inside the wallet. The woman and her husband were overjoyed and insisted on rewarding Andy for his honesty. He refused, saying that he was just doing what anyone would do in his situation.
Amanda and her husband decided to do something big to show their gratitude. They decided to raise money for Andy to help him buy a used car. They invested money themselves and then turned to friends, family, and their community for support with the goal of raising $500 for their new friend. Surprisingly, they ended up raising $25, 00! They bought Andy a new car and invested the rest for his future. Andy’s act of kindness also had a ripple effect on his community. His community came together to reward him for his small act of kindness. In the end, Andy’s choice to do the right thing not only brought him personal rewards but also had a positive impact on those around him. It was a reminder that kindness always finds its way back. .
答案解析
A
【文章大意】应用文。本文主要讲述了去新奥尔良旅游你需要知道的事情。
21. A。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport （MSY）is the city’s main airport, where you can keep the good times rolling by appreciating some live entertainment while you wait for your flight.”可知，路易斯·阿姆斯特朗新奥尔良国际机场（MSY）是这座城市的主要机场，在那里你可以在等待航班的时候欣赏一些现场表演，让美好的时光继续下去。由此可知，你可以边候机边看现场表演，故选 A。
22. D。推理判断题。根据第七段“If you’re looking to avoid the crazy prices, choose to visit in winter when hotels are cheaper”可知，如果你想避开疯狂的价格，那就选择在酒店更便宜的冬天去。由此推断，冬天的酒店价格比夏天更加便宜，故选 D。
23. C。细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you’re asked, “Where y’ at ” by a local, don’t give your location. They’re actually asking how you are or what’s going on.”可知，如果有人问你：“你在哪里 ”，不要告诉他们你的位置。他们实际上是在问你怎么样或者发生了什么事。由此可知，你要回答你今天过得怎么样，故选 C。
B
【文章大意】本文是记叙文。文章介绍了作者通过骑行为慈善机构募捐的故事。
24. D。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的 The Irish Republic inaugurated this ... an excellent marketing idea 可知，爱尔兰共和国为该路线举行了宣传仪式。注：本段中的 driving 为形容词，意为“（雨、雪等）猛烈的，倾泻而下的”。
25. B。理解具体信息。根据第二段中的 while doing so for the benefit of a small, but hugely effective charity，再结合倒数第二段中的 Generous friends have helped me raise 2,600 可知，作者希望通过骑行筹集善款做公益
26. A。推断。根据第三段中的 He was probably quite right to have done so. The Donegal hills were enough to tire me out ... the Andes might have finished me off a long time before I ... this year 可知，作者自己的这段行程已经非常辛苦了，而儿子的行程更加艰难。由此可推知，作者后来应该很庆幸儿子当时拒绝他同行的请求。注：本段中的 finish sb. off 意为“使某人筋疲力尽”。
27. D。理解具体信息。根据倒数第二段中的 some of the finest May and June weather on record可知，作者骑行途中遇到了难得的好天气。
C
【文章大意】说明文。海洋上的船只发出的噪音干扰了海洋动物的正常生活，科学家呼吁生产噪声低的船舶。
28. B。细节理解题。根据第二段可知，另一份关于船只噪音对鲸鱼行为影响的报告显示，鲸鱼很可能必须发出更大的声音才能盖得过噪音。鲸鱼通过发出咔哒声和其他响声来寻找鱼。巨大的引擎噪音可能会干扰它们的努力。由此可推知，海洋上的船只发出的噪音影响了鲸鱼的正常生活。
29. C。推理判断题。根据第三段可知，美国自然资源保护委员会的政策专家迈克尔·贾斯尼表示，水下噪音的增加正在影响鲸鱼的沟通能力。“航运噪音的频率与这些动物的重要行为（所使用的频率相同”；再根据第四段可知，贾斯尼先生表示，在水下声音传播得非常有效。他所担心的不仅仅是鲸鱼。“海洋中的整个生命网络都依靠声音。进行的越来越多的研究明确地显示，我们所面临的问题确实是一个严重、危急和全球性的问题。”由此可推知，（船只噪音干扰海洋动物生活的）问题比我们想象的还要严重得多。
30. A。词义猜测题。根据第五段“These NOAA ships show that you can get quiet … ”可知，“这些美国国家海洋和大气管理局的船只表明，海洋可以安静下来……。”由此可推知，“……我认为它们（新船）足够安静——因为它们竟然能够以 11 节的速度上浮并数鱼，在不会吓到鱼的情况下数鱼。”故画线词意为“使受惊”。
31. B。推理判断题。根据第六段可知，美国的航运业有望成为解决噪音问题的一份子。供职于美国航运商会的凯西·梅特卡夫表示，该行业自主建造更安静的船舶的花费要比被迫造（这种船的成本少得多。由此可推知，船舶工业应该积极主动地生产低噪音船只。
D
主题语境：人与自然——环境保护
本文是议论文。某地荣膺联合国教科文组织颁发的世界遗产地后往往会迎来众多游客的慕名参观，这对于保护该历史遗迹究竟是好是坏呢？世界遗产地在获得这一荣誉称号后究竟应该采取哪些应对措施才能切实保护历史文化呢？
32. B。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的 He probably never imagined the enemies might be tourists one day. But these days ... hundreds of multicolored Pullman buses snake up the winding roads ... Coca-Cola signs and a 200- car parking lot 可知，蒙特城堡现在已经流为一个热门旅游景点，每天参观的游客络绎不绝。注：本段中的 snake 为动词，意为“曲折前行；蛇行”。winding 为形容词，意为“曲折的；弯曲的；蜿蜒的”。stand 为名词，意为“（展示或推介物品的）桌，台，摊位”。
33. C。理解词汇。根据下文 Lisa Mastny 谈到旅游给世界遗产地带来的影响时的言辞可知，旅游既给当地带来收入，又对世界遗产地的人文和自然资源造成了破坏。由此可见，“旅游（对于世界遗产地而言）既是馈赠又是诅咒。”正确理解本段中的 double-edged（意为“有双重效果的，有双重作用的”，常指形成鲜明对比的两部分）也是答题的关键。
34. C。理解文章结构、类型。最后一段中 King 说道：“早期，没人关注某地成为世界遗产地后会给当地带来什么。但现在这一观念正慢慢发生变化。”随后作者举了两个例子（非洲和东欧国家）来说明这种“变化”。注：本段中的 underway 意为“在进行中”，相当于 under way。
35. D。理解主旨要义。文章前两段以蒙特城堡为例，讨论了某地荣膺联合国教科文组织颁发的世界遗产地称号后的利与弊：既带来了旅游收入，又对当地文化造成了破坏。最后一段讨论了一些地方逐渐开始意识到其中的弊端，并提出解决弊端的方法。D 项作标题最能概括
文意。
【文章大意】本文主要讲述了如何在学校一直保持积极向上的状态。
36. F。根据空格后的句子“Instead, try being positive about what you feel good about and are looking forward to in the future.”可知，与之相反，你可以试着对你感觉良好和未来的期待保持积极的态度。空格处意思表达与后句相反。故 F 项“一定不要只关注消极的一面。”符合此空。
37. A。根据下文的“Try to share any encouraging thoughts if you have them.”可知，如果你有任何鼓舞人心的想法，要试着分享出来。再结合整段的意思，可知，这个小标题是与鼓励相关的，故 A 项“鼓励其他学生”符合题意。
38. E。根据上文的“Try to share any encouraging thoughts if you have them.”可知，如果你有任何鼓舞人心的想法，要试着分享出来。并结合空前“Even you can buy a coffee for your friend.”由此可知，这个空是对上一句的反馈，故 E 项“它可以鼓励他们在学校保持积极的态度”符合语境。
39. D。根据小标题“Take feedback positively”可知，本段主要是关于面对负面反馈时如何保持积极的状态。再根据空前的“Be thankful for feedback.”所以 D 项“感谢老师给你的反馈。”符合此空。
40. G。根据上文“Positive friends can make you feel better about yourself.”可知，积极的朋友会让你自我感觉更好。再根据下文“Negative people can often waste your energy, especially in difficult environments like school.”可知，消极的人往往会让你精疲力竭，尤其是在学校这样的困难环境中。结合上下文了解到空处讨论的是你要和积极的人做朋友的事情，故填 G 项“你要寻找对生活持乐观态度和积极态度的朋友。”符合此空。
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。作者在一所女子学校当老师，当问起孩子们将来想要从事什么工作时，女孩们的答案只有妻子或妈妈和发型师两种。作者意识到得拓宽孩子们的眼界，于是申请了政府拨款，邀请各行各业的成功职业女性来学校做讲座，丰富孩子们的职业选择。
41. D。 下文中的 either wife / mother or hairdresser 以及 working world 均提示作者所提问题与“职业（careers）”有关。
42. A。
43. C。 根据 These were bright girls with so much to offer 和 And yet, they saw only two ... in their futures 可知，这些女孩都这么聪明，有这么多本事，有无限“潜力（potential）”，可她们未来的职业选择却这么少，这让作者很“不解（confused）”。
44. A。 根据上文中的 the answer was either wife / mother or hairdresser 可知，对于自己的未来，女孩们只看到了两条“路（paths）”。此处的 paths 并不是指具体的道路，而是表示抽象意义，意为“途径”。
46. D
47. D。根据下文中的 a gender equality grant through the state and applied 可知，作者“找到（found）”一项州政府发放的、旨在促进两性平等的拨款，于是提出申请。
48. B。根据下文中的 I wanted to ...和 So I started ...可知，作者在“计划（planning）”如何使用政府拨款帮助孩子们。
49. A
50.C。作者想要帮助女孩们开拓眼界，拓宽职业选择，故需要成功“职业（working）”女性的帮助。根据 I wanted to arrange field trips to their workplaces, but 和 The conservative parents would not ... to travel 可知，作者本来想安排女孩们去职业女性的工作场所实地考察，但她被“阻止（stopped）了”，因为女孩们的父母比较保守，不“允许（allow）”她们出行。
51. B。根据上文，作者邀请有影响力的女性来做演讲，此处 them 指代 presenters 她们同意来做这项工作。
52. A。根据上文女孩儿们都认真聆听了“演讲”。
53. C
54. B。根据上文问题与开头首尾呼应女孩儿们，由于听了讲座，现在的“回复”都各不相同。
55. B。根据上文这样的结果完全超出作者的期待。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是说明文。研究发现，晚睡会导致青少青少年成绩下滑，甚至带来诸如抑郁等情绪问题。
56. 考察名词单复数。
57. 考察定语从句，that/ who 指代先行词 students。
58. 考察非谓语动词，performed 做后置定语，表被动。
59. 考察介词。“range from......to.....”结构,“范围是……”。
60. 考察动词时态，根据上下文可知用过去时。
61. 考察形容词比较级。根据上文可知，“没有充足睡眠的学生，患心理问题机率更高。”
62. 考察冠词。solution 为可数名词。
63. 考察词组。attempt to do 尝试…。
64. 考察名词词性转化。
65. 考察代词 it 做形式宾语。
读后续写评分详解
一．文章梗概：
往往大家都有一种误解，我们都应该只管好自己的事情，因为做好事不会有好的结果，但是暖心的事情常常在我们身边发生。
Amanda 带着儿子去超市购物，由于时间匆忙她将钱包遗忘在购物车里。钱包里装着她的驾照，信用卡，大量现金及兑换卡，直到回家，她才发现钱包不见了。回到超市寻找无果，她放弃了找到的希望。Andy 是一位大学生，由于生活拮据，作为超市保安维系生活，他在工作时发现了 Amanda 遗忘在购物车里的钱包。
二．成文思路：
第一段完成故事冲突的创设。应该是 Andy 捡到了这个钱之后，他非常犹豫。因为他家庭条件不是很好，所以这个冲突就在他自己内心的挣扎，是自己留下钱包，改善他现在目前的生活，还是把这个东西物归原主。这些是原文当中创设出来的伏笔，在最后一段当中提到了 Andy 家庭情况，原文当中又提到了钱包儿里有什么，如 plenty of cash，credit card 等等，这些东西都是能改善 Andy 目前的这个状况，但是他经过内心的纠结和挣扎之后，他把这个东西还是物归原主了。
第二段故事冲突的解决以及情感上的升华。Amanda 收到钱包非常高兴，然后和家人想尽办法去回报 Andy，买了车作为回报，最后的结局告诉我们，善心是能得到回报的，好的品质还将会再继续传递下去，实现主旨升华。第二段与文章开头首尾呼应主题协同。
附：听力原文：
Text 1
W: Do you need any help, sir
M: I need to transfer $4,000 from my savings account into my checking account.
W: Okay. Wait a minute please. It’s all done. Is that all I can do for you today
Text 2
W: Steven is just gathering firewood. Let’s get our cooking tools and then set up the tent.
M: OK.I’ m going to get the ingredients, too.
W: It’ll be the most unforgettable night we’ve had.
Text 3
M: I’ m sure to be the top three students of my class in the final exam, I promise.
W: I wish I were as confident as you. But I haven’t started my revision yet.
M: Grace is in the same situation as you, but she’s apparently unconcerned about it.
Text 4
M: Hi, this is Harry speaking.
W: Hello, this is the manager from the Grand Hotel speaking. Will you make a reservation
M: No. My passport is missing. I wonder if the hotel maid could search the room I lived in.
Text 5
W: Do you know the popular expression “the Rat Race” on the Internet
M: Absolutely, many college students use it to refer to fierce internal competition or compulsory competition.
Text 6
W: Would you like to travel to the past or the future if it’s possible
M: I never have such illusions.
W: Just imagine that.
M: ⑥I would choose the future.
W: Why Do you want to know how rich you’ll be Ha-ha. I’ m just kidding.
M: ⑥No, I wonder whether the environment will continue to be polluted since the technology develops so fast now.
W: Unbelievable! If I could go back in time, I would choose a new career.
M: ⑦What do you want to do instead of being a teacher
W: ⑦Don’t you think it’s great to heal the wounded and rescue the dying
M: Yes.
Text 7
W: ⑧Hello, I’ m Penny. I just moved here.
M: ⑧Oh, Penny, I’ m Leonard. Glad to meet you.
W: Nice to meet you, too. I think I should come and say hello to you. I haven’t known anybody here.
M: Is it hard to get used to a new place
W: Yes. ⑨Would you like to come to my house later for some coffee Bring all your family. ⑨ I’ll hold a house-warming party tonight.
M: We’d like to. Thanks for your invitation.
Text 8
M: Excuse me, I’ve just heard a notice that my fight to L.A. was delayed. When will it depart
W: ⑩It looks like it’ll be delayed at least two hours. I’ll keep you informed. Please have a seat and wait for your flight.
M: I asked my driver to drive faster to catch it but the flight was delayed. ⑩I have to meet a client and have a conference at 4: 00 p.m. in L.A. If the flight arrives in L.A. at 3: 00p.m., there’s no way I’ll make it.
W: The current weather condition is not suitable for flying. I’ m sorry.
M: Under the circumstances, I’d better call my secretary to change the meeting time.
W: I’m sorry to have caused you a lot of trouble.
Text 9
W: ⒀Mark, where are we going
M: ⒀To a house. It’s just down this road. ⒁It’s a small place, but at least it would be our own house. Didn’t I tell you It used to be my manager’s house.
W: A house How can we afford to buy a house
M: It isn’t very large. We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now. ⒁But it needs to be fixed up a bit. We can do that ourselves.
W: Is there a balcony
M: Yes. And it is about ten square meters. That’s plenty of space.
W: ⒂Then we can grow some vegetables. I actually want to plant watermelons. But it doesn’t seem realistic.
M: Well, it really isn’t big enough to grow vegetables or watermelons. I think we can try to grow some flowers.
W: Flowers They have to be looked after with great care.
M: We are used to that kind of work, aren’t we
W: Yes, we are, but do we have enough time to take care of them
M: ⒃I think we can buy flowers that are easy to grow, and we can take turns watering them.
W: OK.
Text 10
W: Nowadays, with the renaissance of volleyball, the Chinese women’s volleyball team and their spirit have become a hot topic among people of all ages. ⒄Inspired by this, our school recently held a volleyball match so as to offer a way to relax and enrich our school life.
⒅The match lasted for about two weeks. It started every day at noon after we finished our meals. During the match, everyone tried their best not to let their teammates down. We strictly followed the rules and embodied the spirit of “friendship first, competition second”. We congratulated our opponents sincerely if they won. ⒆The competition was pretty intense as a result of our hard practice beforehand, which attracted a great number of students and teachers. I could hear the crowd shouting “Fight!” before I stepped into the stadium. ⒇A campus band played songs to fire up we students. Thanks to this competition, we not only had a memorable experience but also learned the importance of teamwork and the spirit of the women’s volleyball team .In the near future, we hope that we will go beyond ourselves and struggle bravely against the giant waves in life.
英语
考试时间：120分钟 分数：150分
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。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 does the man want to do
A. Borrow $4,000. B. Make a transfer. C. Open a checking account.
2. What are the speakers doing
A. Camping. B. Cooking dinner. C. Gathering firewood.
3. How does the woman feel about the exam
A. Confident. B. Indifferent. C. Anxious.
4. Why does Harry make the call
A. To look for his passport. B. To make a reservation. C. To find the manager.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. An expression. B. The Internet. 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。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 would the man like to know about the future
A. How rich he will be.
B. How fast the technology will develop.
C. How the environment will be.
7. What might the woman want to be if she can choose again
A. A doctor. B. A teacher. C. A scientist.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.
9. What does the woman invite the man to do
A. Say hello to others with her.
B. Open a coffee shop with her.
C. Go to her party tonight.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the car. B. At the airport. C. On the plane.
11. When was the man probably scheduled to arrive in L. A.
A. At 4: 00 p. m. B. At 3: 00 p. m. C. At 1: 00 p. m.
12. What will the man do next
A. Give someone a call. B. Change his flight. C. Call off the meeting.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What are the speakers going to do first
A. Meet the man’s manager B. Buy some flowers. C. Visit their new house.
14. What does the man say about the house
A. It’s a little old. B. It’s very large. C. It has no balcony.
15. What does the woman want to grow at first
A. Flowers. B. Vegetables. C. Trees.
16. What flowers do the speakers plan to buy
A. Flowers that are cheap.
B. Flowers that are beautiful.
C. Flowers that are easy to grow.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the school hold the volleyball match
A. To provide a rich school life.
B. To select some talented students.
C. To inspire students to study harder.
18. When did the volleyball match take place
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
19. How was the volleyball match
A. It was rather boring. B. It was pretty relaxing. C. It was very intense.
20. Who is the speaker
A. A coach. B. A student. C. A teacher.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
What you need to know about
New Orleans
New Orleans has something for everyone; all ages, interests, and lifestyles. It is described as the northernmost Caribbean city and the westernmost European city. You will not find another place quite like it in the world.
What is the best way to get there
Flying: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport （MSY）is the city’s main airport, where you can keep the good times rolling by appreciating some live entertainment while you wait for your flight.
Train: New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal（终点站）is a major American railroad center, with three train lines offering service to every big city.
Bus: Three major bus companies in the United States all offer service to the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.
How to enter New Orleans legally
If you are a non-U. S. citizen, you may need a visa to visit New Orleans, unless your country is part of the Visa Waiver Program （VWP）, such as Japan, France and 41 other countries. The program allows citizens of certain countries to visit the U. S. for up to 90 days without a visa.
When is the best time to visit
The best time in New Orleans is in February and lasts until May. During this period there is also the Carnival season and the world-famous Carnival celebrations. The average daily temperatures this time of year typically hit high s of 22℃, with lows dropping to 7℃.
If you’re looking to avoid the crazy prices, choose to visit in winter when hotels are cheaper, and you won’t experience the summer’s heat or worry about autumn’s possible hurricanes.
How much do I tip
Restaurant service: Standard tipping in New Orleans is 15 to 20 percent of your bill or 25 percent if you are extremely happy with your meal and service.
Housekeeping: It’s common to leave a tip of $2 per day of your stay to the housekeeping staff of your hotel, which you can leave in the room when you go. Some hotels leave envelopes for such tips, but if they don’t, a quick note saying “Thank you” will work.
Are there local customs I should know
Drinking: The legal drinking age in New Orleans is 21. You can consume alcohol on the streets of The Big Easy as long as it’s not in a glass container. Some places even allow you to bring drinks in from other places. In addition, some bars are open 24 hours.
Greetings: If you’re asked, “Where y’ at ” by a local, don’t give your location. They’re actually asking how you are or what’s going on.
21. According to the passage, what are you most likely to do while waiting for a flight in MSY
A. You will watch a live show.
B. You will buy some food to eat.
C. You will provide tips to airport staff.
D. You will appreciate pop music on your phone.
22. What can we learn from the part of’ When is the best time to visit’
A. The world-famous Carnival celebrations maybe are held in July.
B. If you’re looking to avoid hurricanes, choose to visit in autumn.
C. The average daily temperatures all year is 22 Celsius to 7 Celsius.
D. Hotels are less expensive during the winter compared to the summer.
23. If you’re asked, “Where y’ at ” by a local, what should you answer
A. You need to answer what you ate.
B. You need to answer where you live.
C. You need to answer how you are today.
D. You need to answer what you drank today.
B
The Wild Atlantic Way has a certain romantic attraction, bringing to mind images of violent storms, terrible winds and driving rain. The Irish Republic inaugurated（为……举行仪式）this, “the longest defined coastal touring route in the world”, in 2014, an excellent marketing idea. The Wild Atlantic Way follows the west coast of Ireland, from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north down to the picturesque town of Kinsale, County Cork, in the south.
Having recently retired, and also having a very supportive wife, I decided to cycle the 2,600 kilometres of this highway, and to seek some sponsorship while doing so for the benefit of a small, but hugely effective charity supporting Children of the Dump in Manila in the Philippines.
Another reason to start this cycle tour was the polite refusal of my youngest son to my request to accompany him, and his friend, on their journey in 2016 from Lima in Peru to Ushuaiain Patagonia by bike. He was probably quite right to have done so. The Donegal hills were enough to tire me out in the first week of my own adventure; the Andes might have finished me off a longtime before I had the opportunity to wheel my bike from the Holy head to Dublin ferry（渡口）at the beginning of May this year.
Having begun the journey in suitably cold and wet conditions in Donegal, my luck and that of the rest of Ireland changed quite suddenly, and to the amazement of the whole country, they and I enjoyed some of the finest May and June weather on record. The “Wild Atlantic Way” became the “Kind Atlantic Way”, and I got sunburnt! It was a remarkable and unforgettable journey for me. Generous friends have helped me raise 2,600, one pound for each kilometer I rode.
Try it yourselves, but do it the green way and leave the car at home. Pump up（给……打气）your bike tyres and give it, or at least some of the route, a go. You won’t regret it.
24. What do we know about the Wild Atlantic Way from paragraph 1
A. It starts at Kinsale in County Cork.
B. It is a famous cross-Europe touring route.
C. It used to be extremely popular with sea divers.
D. It was promoted by the Irish Republic government.
25. Why did the author go cycling
A. To join his wife.
B. To raise money for a charity.
C. To work out for his health.
D. To find sponsorship for his company.
26. How might the author feel about his son’s refusal later
A. Lucky. B. Angry.
C. Excited. D. Disappointed.
27. What happened during the author’s journey
A. He stopped halfway.
B. He was badly injured.
C. He got many flat tyres.
D. He had quite a few sunny days.
C
Passenger ships, trade ships, and fishing boats are a normal part of life on the open sea. However, all their activity creates a great deal of noise underwater. Scientists who have studied the recordings of sound recorded with equipment placed underwater recently reported their observations that the ocean is getting noisier.
Another report on the effect of noise from ships on the behavior of whales shows it is likely that whales must call out more loudly to be heard over this noise. The whales find fish by producing clicking sounds and other noises, loud engine noise could be interfering with（妨碍）their efforts.
Michael Jasny, a policy expert for the Natural Resources Defense Council, says the rise of underwriter noise is influencing the ability of whales to communicate. “Shipping noise falls across the sea frequencies（频率）that these animals use for their important behaviors.”
Mr. Jasny says sound travels very effectively underwater. And it is not just whales that he is worried about. “The entire web of life in the ocean depends on sound. And as more and more research has been done, it’s been very clear that what we have on our hands is really a significant serious and global problem.
The main source of noise pollution is the propeller（螺旋桨）. Better shaped propellers and ship designs can help cut down on noise pollution. Michael Bahtiarian, who works for Noise Control Engineering —a company which helped design the boats —said,” The technology to make quieter ships does exist and has been used in the military for some time. NOAA （National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration）has four new ships that have such costly engines, which produce less noise . These NOAA ships show that you can get quiet—I think they’re quiet enough —because they are able to go up quietly and count a fish and not startle the fish so that they can actually count them.”
The shipping industry in the United States wants to be part of the solution to the noise problem, Kathy Metcalf, who works for the Chamber of Shipping of America, says it will be much less costly for the industry if it chooses to build quieter ships instead of being forced to do so.
28. What kind of effect do you think the noise made by ships has according to the passage
A. It is sure to get stronger in the future.
B. It influences the normal life of whales.
C. It makes underwater equipment unable to work normally.
D. It makes it hard for scientists to track the activities of deep sea creatures.
29. What does Mr. Jasny want to express
A. Whales’ skill in finding food gets hurt most.
B. There is no better way of solving the problem.
C. The problem is far more serious than we thought.
D. The frequencies of shipping noise should be increased.
30. What does the underlined word “startle” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Frighten. B. Catch.
C. Dive. D. Feed.
31. What can we infer from the passage
A. Quieter ships have been designed to save money.
B. The shipping industry should make quieter ships actively.
C. The shipping designers are ordered to build quieter ships.
D. The four new ships are the most advanced ships in the ocean.
D
In 1240, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II built Castel del Monte on a lonely hill in central Puglia, where he had a perfect view of approaching enemies. He probably never imagined the enemies might be tourists one day. But these days, the old castle has been polished clean, and hundreds of multicolored Pullman buses snake up the winding roads to its grounds, now filled with T-shirt stands, Coca-Cola signs and a 200-car parking lot. All this thanks to the fact that UNESCO has designated （认定）it a World Heritage Site in 1996.
Officially, UNESCO honors places that exemplify an area’s ancestry, with the purpose of ensuring they are preserved. Unofficially, this designation is a kind of fairy dust that often turns little-known cultural sites into overnight tourist sensations. This is both a gift and a cuss. Lisa Mastny, senior adviser to the World Watch Institute, says tourism is double-edged for places considered of “outstanding value to humanity. It offers many poor communities the chance to obtain financial rewards, but also threatens the very resources—human and natural—upon which the industry is ultimately built”.
There is growing awareness that assigning UNESCO designation is worthless --- or worse, harmful —without some kind of follow-up preservation program. “In the early days there wasn’t much attention given to what would happen once these site s became World Heritage. But that’s changing slowly,” says Joseph King, director of the sites unit at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property （ICCROM）. In Africa, a 12-year training program is currently underway to teach locals not only how to preserve their immovable cultural heritage, but how to use it for economic development. In Eastern Europe, where tourism is a relatively new thing, cities are looking for help in figuring out where to draw the line between preserving historical centers and promoting urban development.
32. What can we learn about Castel del Monte
A. It was built to enjoy the view.
B. It has become a hot tourist spot.
C. It has to make way for a shopping mall.
D. It failed to win UNESCO designation in 1996.
33. Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word “cuss” in paragraph 2
A. Solution. B. Promise.
C. Drawback. D. Chance.
34. How does the author support King’s words in the last paragraph
A. By quoting experts. B. By analyzing cause and effect.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Is UNESCO Helpful in Driving Global Tourism
B. How Can a Place Be Included in the UNESCO List
C. Why Is It Important to Market World Heritage Site Tours
D. Does Identifying World Heritage Sites Do More Harm Than Good
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。
One of the keys to doing well in school is staying positive. Positivity will make you feel better and give you some good attitudes to be more productive with your schoolwork. By staying positive, you can do well in your classes and earn the grades you want.
Be optimistic about school
（36）________ Instead, try to be positive about what you feel good about and are looking forward to in the future. You can create a list of things you are grateful for or write down one thing every day that you are looking forward to. These can help you appreciate the future and what it has to offer.
（37）________
Sometimes taking the focus off yourself can help you to be more optimistic. Help make others feel better and often you’ll feel better as well. Try to share any encouraging thoughts if you have them. Then, you can give small, thoughtful gifts to your friends. People appreciate it when others are thinking of them. Even you can buy a coffee for your friend.（38）________
Take feedback（反馈）positively
Though it may sometimes be difficult, it’s important to not get down when teachers offer you feedback. Take what they say and learn how to apply it to be better in the future. When you get any potentially negative feedback, you can take a deep breath. Take a minute to calm down your first response before you react. Be thankful for feedback. （39）________ Consider it as an opportunity to improve yourself.
Be around positive people when you’re at school
Positive friends can make you feel better about yourself. （40）________ Negative people can often waste your energy, especially in difficult environments like school. Pay attention to how you feel around people. Positive people should make you feel energetic and excited about the future.
A. Encourage other students.
B. Take advantage of extra help.
C. Don’t get tense by being too impatient.
D. Thank your teacher for giving you feedback.
E. It can encourage them to stay positive at school.
F. Make sure not to focus on the negative in every situation.
G. Seek out friends that are optimistic and positive about their lives.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A few years ago, I worked as an English teacher for girls in Silverton, a small, rural farming community south of Portland.
One day, I asked the girls what 41 they were interested in. To my surprise, the answer was wife / mother or hairdresser. I was 42 . These were bright girls with so much to offer —such limitless 43 . And yet, they saw only two 44 in their futures. These girls needed role models. They needed exposure to the working world so they could make informed decisions. How could I help them What resources were 45
I searched the Internet, and 46 a gender equality grant（拨款）through the state and applied. Much to my joy, we were selected. Together with two qualified educational assistants, we started 47 . We needed to get help from successful 48 women. I wanted to arrange field trips to their workplaces, but I was 49 . The conservative parents would not 50 their girls to travel. So I started making phone calls and inviting presenters to our school. To my surprise, many of them 51 to make the trip. The girls listened attentively to their 52 and responded with reflective, in-depth questions.
The school year passed quickly. When our final presenter had left, I posed the 53 question to the girls. “What careers are you interested in ” This time, the 54 were very different: accountants, educational professionals, bookkeepers, nurses, managers … The result went beyond my 55 . Bringing about positive changes in these girls’ dreams makes me feel great.
41. A. exercises B. relations C. entertainments D. careers
42. A. confused B. inspired C. amused D. frightened
43. A. wealth B. time C. potential D. freedom
44. A. paths B. challenges C. restrictions D. suggestions
45. A. grateful B. sustainable C. unique D. available
46. A. quit B. depended C. refused D. found
47. A. competing B. celebrating C. advertising D. planning
48. A. appealing B. working C. married D. annoyed
49. A. stopped B. adjusted C. ensured D. accused
50. A. teach B. warn C. allow D. combine
51. A. pretended B. agreed C. struggled D. happened
52. A. presentations B. summaries C. experiments D. comments
53. A. difficult B. personal C. same D. academic
54. A. excuses B. responses C. rewards D. courses
55. A. independence B. expectations C. embarrassment D. movement
第二节（共10小题； 每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Staying up late may work well for business professionals or 56. ________（lawyer）, but a new study suggests it can be harmful for students. High school students 57. ________ stay up late see their test scores fall behind their more well-rested classmates.
The study, 58. ________（perform）by researchers at University of California, Berkeley, examined survey data from over 2,700 volunteers, whose ages ranged from thirteen 59. ________ seventeen in the United States. Thirty percent of them admitted to bedtimes past 11: 30 pm during the school year. Following the data, these night owls（夜猫子）60. ________（see）their grades slip when compared to other students. Additionally, these teens who didn’t get enough sleep also reported a 61. ________（high）rate of emotional problems.
The silver lining is that the study shows 62. ________easy solution to some teens’ problems: get more sleep. Teens facing emotional problems or depression could attempt 63. ________（adjust）their sleep cycles before turning to stronger measure for 64. ________（pared to doctors’ bills and medication, going to bed earlier can be simple r and more cost- effective.
Doctors recommend 9 hours of sleep every night for teens. Parents should make 65. ________ a rule to turn off their children’s smart phones and laptops when the sun goes down. Now more than ever, a good night’s sleep can make the difference.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假设你是中学生李华。上周日，你校组织青年志愿者到社区做义工。作为志愿者之一，请你为校英文报写一篇投稿，内容包括：
1.参加人员；
2.活动过程；
3.你的感受。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.题目已为你写好。
A meaningful volunteer activity
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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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
There is a saying that we should all just mind our own business and let the chips fall where they may, because no good comes from doing good. This, of course, is not necessarily true.
In Hawaiian culture, aloha has many meanings. First, it is a greeting. However, it is also an expression of love and friendship. One man was a living example of ‘aloha’, for he had a story to unfold.
Amanda was shopping with her young son, and she was absorbed in picking up their groceries for their family reunion. She was in such a hurry that she even forgot her wallet in the shopping cart, which contained her driver
license, credit cards, plenty of cash, and even a gift card that could easily be redeemed（兑换）by anyone . It was not until she arrived home that she found her wallet gone. The woman returned to the supermarket, and started her search for the lost wallet by watching hours and hours of security footage in the supermarket. After turning to several different cameras around the store, but in vain, she completely gave up hope.
Andy Jose was a security guard at the World supermarket. He moved to Maui 5 years ago, and worked as a security guard at the grocery store to support the family and put himself through college. He rode his bike to work and school every day because he didn’t have a car.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Para .1: He was busy collecting the shopping carts when something caught his eyes.
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Para.2: Amanda and her husband decided to do something big to show their gratitude.
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2023-2024 学年度下学期期中考试高一试题
英语答案
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24~27 DBAD 28~31 BCAB 32~35 BCCD 36~40 FAEDG 41~45 DACAD
46~50 DDBAC 51~55 BACBB
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61. higher 62. an 63. to adjust 64. relief 65. it
第四部分 写作
第一节
A meaningful volunteer activity
Last Sunday, our school organized young volunteers to do voluntary work in the community.
On our arrival, we were divided into separate groups with different assignments. Some of us participated in community clean-up activities, such as picking up trash and sweeping the streets, some provided after-school tutoring for children, while others helped the elderly with daily tasks, such as shopping and cleaning. What impressed us most was the brilliant smiles on the faces of the elderly and the children, the sight of which made me feel how meaningful our work was.
Exposure to such voluntary work is bound to fuel students’ desire of devotion and dedication.
第二节
He was busy collecting the shopping carts when something caught his eyes. Andy noticed it was a wallet and took things into his own hands. The sight of the cash and credit cards inside made his heart race. He knew that this could be the solution to all his problems. With this money, he could finally afford a car, making his daily commute to work and school much easier; it could also help him pay for college, relieving the burden on his struggling family. However, a voice in his inner mind kept nagging at him. He knew that keeping the wallet wasn’t the right thing to do. So, he reached out to the woman whose contact information was inside the wallet. The woman and her husband were overjoyed and insisted on rewarding Andy for his honesty. He refused, saying that he was just doing what anyone would do in his situation.
Amanda and her husband decided to do something big to show their gratitude. They decided to raise money for Andy to help him buy a used car. They invested money themselves and then turned to friends, family, and their community for support with the goal of raising $500 for their new friend. Surprisingly, they ended up raising $25, 00! They bought Andy a new car and invested the rest for his future. Andy’s act of kindness also had a ripple effect on his community. His community came together to reward him for his small act of kindness. In the end, Andy’s choice to do the right thing not only brought him personal rewards but also had a positive impact on those around him. It was a reminder that kindness always finds its way back. .
答案解析
A
【文章大意】应用文。本文主要讲述了去新奥尔良旅游你需要知道的事情。
21. A。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport （MSY）is the city’s main airport, where you can keep the good times rolling by appreciating some live entertainment while you wait for your flight.”可知，路易斯·阿姆斯特朗新奥尔良国际机场（MSY）是这座城市的主要机场，在那里你可以在等待航班的时候欣赏一些现场表演，让美好的时光继续下去。由此可知，你可以边候机边看现场表演，故选 A。
22. D。推理判断题。根据第七段“If you’re looking to avoid the crazy prices, choose to visit in winter when hotels are cheaper”可知，如果你想避开疯狂的价格，那就选择在酒店更便宜的冬天去。由此推断，冬天的酒店价格比夏天更加便宜，故选 D。
23. C。细节理解题。根据最后一段“If you’re asked, “Where y’ at ” by a local, don’t give your location. They’re actually asking how you are or what’s going on.”可知，如果有人问你：“你在哪里 ”，不要告诉他们你的位置。他们实际上是在问你怎么样或者发生了什么事。由此可知，你要回答你今天过得怎么样，故选 C。
B
【文章大意】本文是记叙文。文章介绍了作者通过骑行为慈善机构募捐的故事。
24. D。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的 The Irish Republic inaugurated this ... an excellent marketing idea 可知，爱尔兰共和国为该路线举行了宣传仪式。注：本段中的 driving 为形容词，意为“（雨、雪等）猛烈的，倾泻而下的”。
25. B。理解具体信息。根据第二段中的 while doing so for the benefit of a small, but hugely effective charity，再结合倒数第二段中的 Generous friends have helped me raise 2,600 可知，作者希望通过骑行筹集善款做公益
26. A。推断。根据第三段中的 He was probably quite right to have done so. The Donegal hills were enough to tire me out ... the Andes might have finished me off a long time before I ... this year 可知，作者自己的这段行程已经非常辛苦了，而儿子的行程更加艰难。由此可推知，作者后来应该很庆幸儿子当时拒绝他同行的请求。注：本段中的 finish sb. off 意为“使某人筋疲力尽”。
27. D。理解具体信息。根据倒数第二段中的 some of the finest May and June weather on record可知，作者骑行途中遇到了难得的好天气。
C
【文章大意】说明文。海洋上的船只发出的噪音干扰了海洋动物的正常生活，科学家呼吁生产噪声低的船舶。
28. B。细节理解题。根据第二段可知，另一份关于船只噪音对鲸鱼行为影响的报告显示，鲸鱼很可能必须发出更大的声音才能盖得过噪音。鲸鱼通过发出咔哒声和其他响声来寻找鱼。巨大的引擎噪音可能会干扰它们的努力。由此可推知，海洋上的船只发出的噪音影响了鲸鱼的正常生活。
29. C。推理判断题。根据第三段可知，美国自然资源保护委员会的政策专家迈克尔·贾斯尼表示，水下噪音的增加正在影响鲸鱼的沟通能力。“航运噪音的频率与这些动物的重要行为（所使用的频率相同”；再根据第四段可知，贾斯尼先生表示，在水下声音传播得非常有效。他所担心的不仅仅是鲸鱼。“海洋中的整个生命网络都依靠声音。进行的越来越多的研究明确地显示，我们所面临的问题确实是一个严重、危急和全球性的问题。”由此可推知，（船只噪音干扰海洋动物生活的）问题比我们想象的还要严重得多。
30. A。词义猜测题。根据第五段“These NOAA ships show that you can get quiet … ”可知，“这些美国国家海洋和大气管理局的船只表明，海洋可以安静下来……。”由此可推知，“……我认为它们（新船）足够安静——因为它们竟然能够以 11 节的速度上浮并数鱼，在不会吓到鱼的情况下数鱼。”故画线词意为“使受惊”。
31. B。推理判断题。根据第六段可知，美国的航运业有望成为解决噪音问题的一份子。供职于美国航运商会的凯西·梅特卡夫表示，该行业自主建造更安静的船舶的花费要比被迫造（这种船的成本少得多。由此可推知，船舶工业应该积极主动地生产低噪音船只。
D
主题语境：人与自然——环境保护
本文是议论文。某地荣膺联合国教科文组织颁发的世界遗产地后往往会迎来众多游客的慕名参观，这对于保护该历史遗迹究竟是好是坏呢？世界遗产地在获得这一荣誉称号后究竟应该采取哪些应对措施才能切实保护历史文化呢？
32. B。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的 He probably never imagined the enemies might be tourists one day. But these days ... hundreds of multicolored Pullman buses snake up the winding roads ... Coca-Cola signs and a 200- car parking lot 可知，蒙特城堡现在已经流为一个热门旅游景点，每天参观的游客络绎不绝。注：本段中的 snake 为动词，意为“曲折前行；蛇行”。winding 为形容词，意为“曲折的；弯曲的；蜿蜒的”。stand 为名词，意为“（展示或推介物品的）桌，台，摊位”。
33. C。理解词汇。根据下文 Lisa Mastny 谈到旅游给世界遗产地带来的影响时的言辞可知，旅游既给当地带来收入，又对世界遗产地的人文和自然资源造成了破坏。由此可见，“旅游（对于世界遗产地而言）既是馈赠又是诅咒。”正确理解本段中的 double-edged（意为“有双重效果的，有双重作用的”，常指形成鲜明对比的两部分）也是答题的关键。
34. C。理解文章结构、类型。最后一段中 King 说道：“早期，没人关注某地成为世界遗产地后会给当地带来什么。但现在这一观念正慢慢发生变化。”随后作者举了两个例子（非洲和东欧国家）来说明这种“变化”。注：本段中的 underway 意为“在进行中”，相当于 under way。
35. D。理解主旨要义。文章前两段以蒙特城堡为例，讨论了某地荣膺联合国教科文组织颁发的世界遗产地称号后的利与弊：既带来了旅游收入，又对当地文化造成了破坏。最后一段讨论了一些地方逐渐开始意识到其中的弊端，并提出解决弊端的方法。D 项作标题最能概括
文意。
【文章大意】本文主要讲述了如何在学校一直保持积极向上的状态。
36. F。根据空格后的句子“Instead, try being positive about what you feel good about and are looking forward to in the future.”可知，与之相反，你可以试着对你感觉良好和未来的期待保持积极的态度。空格处意思表达与后句相反。故 F 项“一定不要只关注消极的一面。”符合此空。
37. A。根据下文的“Try to share any encouraging thoughts if you have them.”可知，如果你有任何鼓舞人心的想法，要试着分享出来。再结合整段的意思，可知，这个小标题是与鼓励相关的，故 A 项“鼓励其他学生”符合题意。
38. E。根据上文的“Try to share any encouraging thoughts if you have them.”可知，如果你有任何鼓舞人心的想法，要试着分享出来。并结合空前“Even you can buy a coffee for your friend.”由此可知，这个空是对上一句的反馈，故 E 项“它可以鼓励他们在学校保持积极的态度”符合语境。
39. D。根据小标题“Take feedback positively”可知，本段主要是关于面对负面反馈时如何保持积极的状态。再根据空前的“Be thankful for feedback.”所以 D 项“感谢老师给你的反馈。”符合此空。
40. G。根据上文“Positive friends can make you feel better about yourself.”可知，积极的朋友会让你自我感觉更好。再根据下文“Negative people can often waste your energy, especially in difficult environments like school.”可知，消极的人往往会让你精疲力竭，尤其是在学校这样的困难环境中。结合上下文了解到空处讨论的是你要和积极的人做朋友的事情，故填 G 项“你要寻找对生活持乐观态度和积极态度的朋友。”符合此空。
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。作者在一所女子学校当老师，当问起孩子们将来想要从事什么工作时，女孩们的答案只有妻子或妈妈和发型师两种。作者意识到得拓宽孩子们的眼界，于是申请了政府拨款，邀请各行各业的成功职业女性来学校做讲座，丰富孩子们的职业选择。
41. D。 下文中的 either wife / mother or hairdresser 以及 working world 均提示作者所提问题与“职业（careers）”有关。
42. A。
43. C。 根据 These were bright girls with so much to offer 和 And yet, they saw only two ... in their futures 可知，这些女孩都这么聪明，有这么多本事，有无限“潜力（potential）”，可她们未来的职业选择却这么少，这让作者很“不解（confused）”。
44. A。 根据上文中的 the answer was either wife / mother or hairdresser 可知，对于自己的未来，女孩们只看到了两条“路（paths）”。此处的 paths 并不是指具体的道路，而是表示抽象意义，意为“途径”。
46. D
47. D。根据下文中的 a gender equality grant through the state and applied 可知，作者“找到（found）”一项州政府发放的、旨在促进两性平等的拨款，于是提出申请。
48. B。根据下文中的 I wanted to ...和 So I started ...可知，作者在“计划（planning）”如何使用政府拨款帮助孩子们。
49. A
50.C。作者想要帮助女孩们开拓眼界，拓宽职业选择，故需要成功“职业（working）”女性的帮助。根据 I wanted to arrange field trips to their workplaces, but 和 The conservative parents would not ... to travel 可知，作者本来想安排女孩们去职业女性的工作场所实地考察，但她被“阻止（stopped）了”，因为女孩们的父母比较保守，不“允许（allow）”她们出行。
51. B。根据上文，作者邀请有影响力的女性来做演讲，此处 them 指代 presenters 她们同意来做这项工作。
52. A。根据上文女孩儿们都认真聆听了“演讲”。
53. C
54. B。根据上文问题与开头首尾呼应女孩儿们，由于听了讲座，现在的“回复”都各不相同。
55. B。根据上文这样的结果完全超出作者的期待。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是说明文。研究发现，晚睡会导致青少青少年成绩下滑，甚至带来诸如抑郁等情绪问题。
56. 考察名词单复数。
57. 考察定语从句，that/ who 指代先行词 students。
58. 考察非谓语动词，performed 做后置定语，表被动。
59. 考察介词。“range from......to.....”结构,“范围是……”。
60. 考察动词时态，根据上下文可知用过去时。
61. 考察形容词比较级。根据上文可知，“没有充足睡眠的学生，患心理问题机率更高。”
62. 考察冠词。solution 为可数名词。
63. 考察词组。attempt to do 尝试…。
64. 考察名词词性转化。
65. 考察代词 it 做形式宾语。
读后续写评分详解
一．文章梗概：
往往大家都有一种误解，我们都应该只管好自己的事情，因为做好事不会有好的结果，但是暖心的事情常常在我们身边发生。
Amanda 带着儿子去超市购物，由于时间匆忙她将钱包遗忘在购物车里。钱包里装着她的驾照，信用卡，大量现金及兑换卡，直到回家，她才发现钱包不见了。回到超市寻找无果，她放弃了找到的希望。Andy 是一位大学生，由于生活拮据，作为超市保安维系生活，他在工作时发现了 Amanda 遗忘在购物车里的钱包。
二．成文思路：
第一段完成故事冲突的创设。应该是 Andy 捡到了这个钱之后，他非常犹豫。因为他家庭条件不是很好，所以这个冲突就在他自己内心的挣扎，是自己留下钱包，改善他现在目前的生活，还是把这个东西物归原主。这些是原文当中创设出来的伏笔，在最后一段当中提到了 Andy 家庭情况，原文当中又提到了钱包儿里有什么，如 plenty of cash，credit card 等等，这些东西都是能改善 Andy 目前的这个状况，但是他经过内心的纠结和挣扎之后，他把这个东西还是物归原主了。
第二段故事冲突的解决以及情感上的升华。Amanda 收到钱包非常高兴，然后和家人想尽办法去回报 Andy，买了车作为回报，最后的结局告诉我们，善心是能得到回报的，好的品质还将会再继续传递下去，实现主旨升华。第二段与文章开头首尾呼应主题协同。
附：听力原文：
Text 1
W: Do you need any help, sir
M: I need to transfer $4,000 from my savings account into my checking account.
W: Okay. Wait a minute please. It’s all done. Is that all I can do for you today
Text 2
W: Steven is just gathering firewood. Let’s get our cooking tools and then set up the tent.
M: OK.I’ m going to get the ingredients, too.
W: It’ll be the most unforgettable night we’ve had.
Text 3
M: I’ m sure to be the top three students of my class in the final exam, I promise.
W: I wish I were as confident as you. But I haven’t started my revision yet.
M: Grace is in the same situation as you, but she’s apparently unconcerned about it.
Text 4
M: Hi, this is Harry speaking.
W: Hello, this is the manager from the Grand Hotel speaking. Will you make a reservation
M: No. My passport is missing. I wonder if the hotel maid could search the room I lived in.
Text 5
W: Do you know the popular expression “the Rat Race” on the Internet
M: Absolutely, many college students use it to refer to fierce internal competition or compulsory competition.
Text 6
W: Would you like to travel to the past or the future if it’s possible
M: I never have such illusions.
W: Just imagine that.
M: ⑥I would choose the future.
W: Why Do you want to know how rich you’ll be Ha-ha. I’ m just kidding.
M: ⑥No, I wonder whether the environment will continue to be polluted since the technology develops so fast now.
W: Unbelievable! If I could go back in time, I would choose a new career.
M: ⑦What do you want to do instead of being a teacher
W: ⑦Don’t you think it’s great to heal the wounded and rescue the dying
M: Yes.
Text 7
W: ⑧Hello, I’ m Penny. I just moved here.
M: ⑧Oh, Penny, I’ m Leonard. Glad to meet you.
W: Nice to meet you, too. I think I should come and say hello to you. I haven’t known anybody here.
M: Is it hard to get used to a new place
W: Yes. ⑨Would you like to come to my house later for some coffee Bring all your family. ⑨ I’ll hold a house-warming party tonight.
M: We’d like to. Thanks for your invitation.
Text 8
M: Excuse me, I’ve just heard a notice that my fight to L.A. was delayed. When will it depart
W: ⑩It looks like it’ll be delayed at least two hours. I’ll keep you informed. Please have a seat and wait for your flight.
M: I asked my driver to drive faster to catch it but the flight was delayed. ⑩I have to meet a client and have a conference at 4: 00 p.m. in L.A. If the flight arrives in L.A. at 3: 00p.m., there’s no way I’ll make it.
W: The current weather condition is not suitable for flying. I’ m sorry.
M: Under the circumstances, I’d better call my secretary to change the meeting time.
W: I’m sorry to have caused you a lot of trouble.
Text 9
W: ⒀Mark, where are we going
M: ⒀To a house. It’s just down this road. ⒁It’s a small place, but at least it would be our own house. Didn’t I tell you It used to be my manager’s house.
W: A house How can we afford to buy a house
M: It isn’t very large. We wouldn’t have to pay very much right now. ⒁But it needs to be fixed up a bit. We can do that ourselves.
W: Is there a balcony
M: Yes. And it is about ten square meters. That’s plenty of space.
W: ⒂Then we can grow some vegetables. I actually want to plant watermelons. But it doesn’t seem realistic.
M: Well, it really isn’t big enough to grow vegetables or watermelons. I think we can try to grow some flowers.
W: Flowers They have to be looked after with great care.
M: We are used to that kind of work, aren’t we
W: Yes, we are, but do we have enough time to take care of them
M: ⒃I think we can buy flowers that are easy to grow, and we can take turns watering them.
W: OK.
Text 10
W: Nowadays, with the renaissance of volleyball, the Chinese women’s volleyball team and their spirit have become a hot topic among people of all ages. ⒄Inspired by this, our school recently held a volleyball match so as to offer a way to relax and enrich our school life.
⒅The match lasted for about two weeks. It started every day at noon after we finished our meals. During the match, everyone tried their best not to let their teammates down. We strictly followed the rules and embodied the spirit of “friendship first, competition second”. We congratulated our opponents sincerely if they won. ⒆The competition was pretty intense as a result of our hard practice beforehand, which attracted a great number of students and teachers. I could hear the crowd shouting “Fight!” before I stepped into the stadium. ⒇A campus band played songs to fire up we students. Thanks to this competition, we not only had a memorable experience but also learned the importance of teamwork and the spirit of the women’s volleyball team .In the near future, we hope that we will go beyond ourselves and struggle bravely against the giant waves in life.
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