2024全国甲卷压轴卷
英 语
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. When does the rainy season start
A. In January. B. In February. C. In November.
2. How does the woman’s food taste
A. Salty. B. Hot. C. Sweet.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. School friends.
4. Which room has the man finished decorating
A. The bathroom. B. The kitchen. C. The living room.
5. What does the woman probably do
A. A doctor. B. A coach. C. An athlete.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What does Miyako want to do
A. Make a call. B. Send a card. C. Hold a party.
7. What is the man doing
A. Making an apology. B. Giving an explanation. C. Sharing an experience.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What did David do last night
A. He played volleyball. B. He watched television. C. He read the newspaper.
9. What time will the match on Saturday afternoon start
A. At 2:30. B. At 3:00. C. At 3:30.
10. What will Lisa do first
A. Talk with her mom. B. Give David a call. C. Take a piano lesson.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Where did the man most probably lose his phone
A. In a restaurant. B. At the workplace. C. On the underground.
12. What will the man do before five o’clock
A. Meet the woman. B. Buy a new phone. C. Make a call to the bank.
13. How does the man feel in the end
A. Surprised. B. Grateful. C. Doubtful.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What does the man say about his office
A. His office is richly decorated.
B. He has used this office for a week.
C. His office space is spacious enough.
15. Why does the man need a web camera for his computer
A. To record his trip next week.
B. To collect cost-effective web cameras.
C. To communicate with overseas scholars.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to choose an office chair.
B. How to prepare for an online meeting.
C. How to improve Professor White’s office.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What does the speaker focus on
A. What courses the college offers.
B. Why today’s students need exercise.
C. How today’s students spend their money.
18. What does Sarah spend less money on
A. Transport. B. Food. C. Clothes.
19. Who loves cycling
A. Colin. B. Jack. C. Sarah.
20. How does Diana get her money
A. By selling a lot of books.
B. By asking her parents for it.
C. By selling clothes made on her own.
\第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Beaumont Hospital is proud of its reputation nationally and internationally as an academic teaching hospital providing excellence in patient care, medical education, innovation and research. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients, excellent training to our students and a friendly and professional environment for our staff.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for driving the overall strategic direction, operations and performance of Beaumont Hospital, and its related services and resources, within policy directions laid down by the Hospital Board and the Department of Health/HSE to deliver effective and efficient patient care.
This is a crucial leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives and providing strategic oversight, support and clear leadership to the Executive Management Team within Beaumont Hospital. The Hospital is in the process of developing a new 5-Year Strategic Plan. The successful candidate will carry out the agreed vision for the future of Beaumont Hospital, maintain the Hospital’s commitment to delivering patient-centred care to the highest standards of clinical practice, healthcare education, research, and innovation, and promote an organizational culture that is open to, and empowers innovation, creativity and learning in a clinical setting.
Informal Confidential inquiries to:
Ms Pauline Philip Chair, Beaumont Hospital Board
Tel: ＋353 (1) 7974260
Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and cover letter to:
Mr John Pepper, Human Resources Department
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Ireland
Email: hrdirector@beaumont.ie
For a more detailed job description brochure please access www.beaumont.ie/careers
Closing date: 4th December 2023.
Interviews will be held before the end of December, 2023.
1. What is the CEO of Beaumont Hospital primarily in charge of
A. Making a new 5-Year Plan. B. Managing the Hospital Board.
C. Guiding the strategic direction. D. Laying down policy directions.
2. To whom can candidates make certain inquiries
A. Ms Pauline Philip. B. The HR director. C. Mr John Pepper. D. The Chief Executive Officer.
3. In which section of a newspaper does this text probably appear
A. Cloud Hospital Services. B. Medical Guidance.
C. Medical Expert Column. D. Career Opportunities.
B
In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of the garden pests and diseases she has seen in her plants. She suggests acting quickly when dealing with these issues, as they can rapidly spread and cause significant damage to plant health and growth.
Her measure always begins with the gentlest treatment possible. She only intensifies her treatments when necessary. Even then, she has her limits. Damiano says she would rather lose a flower or vegetable plant than use strong chemicals. In the case of her tomato plants, Damiano caught the aphids, a pest, early. She washed them off and removed the ones that would not come off by using her fingers under moving water.
Had the invasion been severe or the water and finger removal method been ineffective, she would have used Neem oil. This organic oil from Neem tree seeds, kills aphids and is safe for plants that will be consumed. However, she would apply it after sunset when helpful insects are less active.
On the same day, Damiano also found scarlet lily beetles on her Asiatic lily plants. They cover themselves in waste. This makes them less appealing to those that would want to eat them. But the coating also protects them from chemicals, making them difficult to remove. To fight against them, she physically tapped the beetles into a mixture of water, soap, vinegar, or household cleaners.
Her rhododendron, a flowering plant, got attacked by a pest called azalea bark scale last summer. When she noticed the return of these white insects this year, she immediately removed the infested leaves. For the remaining leaves with a few pests, she was able to remove them by touching each insect with some rubbing alcohol.
By working early, Damiano slowed or stopped infestations that could have killed her plants. The same would be true for diseases, many of which also respond better to early treatments.
4. What does Jessica do with garden pests initially
A. Act quickly with chemicals. B. Try to remove them manually.
C. Get rid of the plants with them. D. Allow them to spread naturally.
5. When will Jessica use Neem oil to control aphids
A. They appear on her plants. B. She notices some signs of them.
C. Helpful insects disappear. D. Her manual method doesn’t work.
6. What is the purpose of Jessica’s story
A. To inform readers about types of garden pests and diseases.
B. To encourage readers to use organic methods for pest control.
C. To share her personal experience with garden pests and diseases.
DTo warn readers about the dangers of using strong chemicals on plants.
7. What can be inferred from Jessica’s gardening practice
A. Leaving the pests unattended helps her garden recover.
B. Removing all her plants to fight against pests works best.
C. Using strong chemicals as early as possible functions best.
D. Handling garden pests and diseases early turns out effective.
C
In the U.S., a recent trend shows a growing demand for natural wine, which attaches importance to minimal processing and eco-friendliness. However, IWSR Drinks Market Analysis indicates that these wines still make up less than one percent of sales in 2021. Despite a general decline in wine buyers since 2015, demand for natural wines is on the rise at a significant pace, as said by Drizly, an online alcohol delivery service.
Natural wines typically use organic grapes, avoiding chemicals for pest and weed control. Traditional methods like foot treading (踩) are sometimes employed for crushing grapes. Afterwards, the crushed grapes ferment (发酵) naturally. Manufacturers don’t add water, yeast or other substances. There are some exceptions. Some natural winemakers add extra sulfites for preservation. Others clarify the wine to get rid of any small piece that could make it look cloudy, resulting in the earthy and unique flavor.
However, the market faces barriers due to a lack of set definitions for natural wine, creating confusion and marketing challenges. As Professor Anita Oberholster from UC Davis suggests, defining “natural wine” could help its growth. Yet, industry opinions vary on regulation: while some support official guidelines, others, like John Keller of Neu Cellars, worry about higher costs involved with certification.
CEO of Vinovest, Anthony Zhang sees another problem. Some wine companies are profiting using labeling content like imagery that suggests their wine making is natural when they are not. The European Union has taken measures to stop this by requiring wines sold in its markets to list all contained substances, starting December. It’s expected that the U.S. may soon adopt similar regulations, increasing transparency for consumers. With these advancements, buyers may soon be able to make more informed purchases.
8. Why does the demand for natural wine grow
A. Its flavor is better than other wines’. B. Consumers’ preference has changed.
C. Drizly has started its online delivery. D. Its production process is eco-friendly.
9. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean
A. natural flavors B. special grapes C. chemical compounds D. wine containers
10. What’s John Keller’s concern
A. Decreased demand for natural wines. B. The potential rise in production costs.
C. Changes in the taste of natural wines. D. Loss of modern wine-making methods.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
B. More Companies Admire Natural Elements
C. New Ways to Improve Natural Wine’s Flavor
D. More Strategies to Promote Natural Wine Well
D
Air pollution remains a critical health risk in the European Union, claiming over 500,000 lives in 2021, with findings suggesting nearly half of these could have been prevented if pollution were reduced to levels recommended by health experts. Data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show that of these deaths, 253,000 were linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) going beyond the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. These particles are especially dangerous as they can pass into the bloodstream and affect various organs. Nitrogen dioxide and ozone also contributed to the mortality (死亡频率) statistics, associated with 52,000 and 22,000 deaths respectively. The EU’s environment commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevicius, underlined that air pollution poses the top environmental health risk in the EU. Nevertheless, there is evidence of improvement, with deaths from PM2.5 decreasing by 41% between 2005 and 2021, and the EU targets a reduction of 55% by 2030.
In response to these concerns, the WHO, which updated its air quality guidelines in 2021, warns that no level of air pollution can be considered safe but has set upper limits for certain pollutants. The European Parliament vote to bring the EU’s air quality standards in line with the WHO but decided to delay doing so until 2035.
Sinkevicius said that air quality is indeed improving due to effective clean air policies. Beyond death counts, the EEA also assessed air pollution’s broader impact on diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes, stressing not only mortality but the quality of life impacts. EEA researcher Alberto Gonzalez Ortiz pointed to severe disability states caused by these conditions, worsened by air pollution.
The EEA’s comprehensive approach shows that while the fight against air pollution has seen progress, immediate action is still critical to reduce pollution and reduce its widespread effects on public health.
12. Why does the author mention specific figures in Paragraph 1
A. To stress the risk of PM2.5 in the EU. B. To illustrate the impact of air pollution.
C. To prove the improvement in air pollution. D. To show the guidelines of EEA lose control.
13. What did the WHO do for the concerns
A. It adjusted air quality standards accordingly.
B. It didn’t perform the new limits until 2035.
C. It claimed current pollution levels were relatively safe.
D. It decided to change the guidelines completely.
14How did Sinkevicius feel about the air quality in the text
A. Concerned about its policies. B. Indifferent due to its level.
C. Uncertain about its impact. D. Optimistic about its progress.
15. What is the main focus of the passage
A. The impact of wise decisions on air pollution in the EU.
B. The specific health conditions worsened by air pollution.
C. The progress and challenges in dealing with air pollution.
D. The role of the WHO in establishing global health policies.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you understand the fable of the frog in the boiling water, it is time to learn how to avoid becoming the frog and make positive changes so that you can succeed and live your dream life. Here are a few tips you can follow.
____16____ You don’t want to go through every day without having a clear direction. The first thing you want to do to create a better future is to identify what kind of future you desire. Once you have a clear direction, you can run as fast as you can to get there.
Make a plan and work on it every day. Besides knowing what you want, you need to also know what you need to do to get there. ____17____ Every one of us wants to have a better future, but most people don’t know what to do to get there. This is why having a plan is important. Once you have a plan, all you need to do is stick to your plan and take massive action.
Take consistent action. Identifying your goals and knowing your plan is just a foundation step to achieving the success you want. You also need to take action and work on your goals if you want to achieve them. ____18____
Improve yourself regularly. Just like your phone, you update your mobile phone from time to time so that the software is the latest. ____19____ Constantly update and improve yourself so that you can perform at your best. If you want to be financially rich, you can’t just do nothing about your finances. ____20____ You need to learn how to manage your wealth too.
Always remember the story of the frog in the boiling water. And follow the tips I shared about to “hedge” yourself against the impact of gradual changes.
A. Create your future today, not tomorrow.
B. You need to track, plan, invest, and save.
C. You need to do the same to yourself.
D. Set a goal and never turn aside along the way.
E. Therefore, create an action plan for your goal.
F. Avoiding being “cooked” in an environment matters.
G. You can’t think about your dream, just praying over there.
第三部分语言知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)
第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was 11 when I left Los Angeles for the first time. My mother, wanting to ____21____ my recovery from flu, ____22____ us to Yosemite National Park. It’s more than seven decades, but I still remember our car ____23____ from the nearly mile-long Wawona Tunnel (隧道) and seeing the famous landscape. I knew immediately I was somewhere ____24____Once I had my own family, I drove my children to ____25____ national parks themselves. One of the ____26____ spots was Chaco, a canyon (峡谷) in the American Southwest. Within Chaco, we could explore the ____27____ of an ancient civilization that existed long before Europeans ____28____ this continent.
We were ____29____ to the history of the area, where we’d learn how Chaco’s famous ancient structures _____30_____across the desert landscape, a place to which many communities still _____31_____ connections today. Stepping on the same paths others walked over a thousand years ago to reach the _____32_____ of their world, you feel your connection to the land. Sometimes, I wonder what they’d think if they could look _____33_____ in time and see how we’ve treated the natural world.
_____34_____, the landscapes around Chaco have long been _____35_____ for oil and gas drilling that will _____36_____ what was once the center of an ancient civilization. This is why the government’s recent decision to protect it is so _____37_____. Ancient people would travel long to reach this cultural center, which has left behind mysteries that continue to _____38_____ us. While I am thankful Chaco Canyon will get the _____39_____ it deserves, we must do better in preserving the lands.
Even as an 11-year-old at Yosemite, I knew _____40_____ I was somewhere special, and I still get that feeling to this day every time I visit Chaco Canyon.
21. A. prove B. celebrate C. ensure D. speed
22 A. drove B. led C. rushed D. dragged
23. A. suffering B. hiding C. emerging D. starting
24. A. remote B. famous C. special D. mysterious
25. A. preserve B. clean C. design D. experience
26. A. favorite B. convenient C. crowded D. suitable
27. A. landscape B. parks C. remains D. success
28. A. made use of B. got rid of C. paid attention to D. set foot on
29. A. committed B. drawn C. accustomed D. assigned
30. A. came B. got C. went D. spread
31 A. ignore B. imagine C. suspect D. maintain
32. A. destination B. center C. edge D. top
33. A. back B. around C. forward D. out
34. A. Naturally B. Unfortunately C. Joyfully D. Accidentally
35. A. targeted B. meant C. exchanged D. known
36. A. restore B. discover C. shelter D. damage
37. A. significant B. surprising C. effective D. apparent
38. A. frighten B. amuse C. confuse D. disappoint
39. A. reputation B. protection C. reward D. attention
40. A. immediately B. gradually C. basically D. probably
第II卷(50分)
注意事项：用0. 5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分语言知识运用
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。
Keju was an essential part of the Chinese government administration from its founding in the Sui Dynasty until it was abolished in 1905. It was a method to elect the talented to the government ____41____ (office) posts in ancient China.
Examinations were held at four levels. At the first three levels, candidates ____42____ (test) on their knowledge of the Confucian classics, and their ability ____43____ (compose) poems on given subjects. At the final level, also called the palace examination, candidates needed to show ____44____ they analyzed contemporary political problems. Individuals who succeeded in this exam were raised to the level of Jinshi.
____45____ success rate in Keju was low: only about two percent in the Tang Dynasty. Many candidates experienced ____46____ (repeat) failures, and some continued taking exams even when they became old, gray-haired men.
____47____(general), any male adult, regardless of his wealth or social status, could become a high-ranking civil servant through Keju. There are many examples in Chinese history of those who moved from a low social status to political ____48____ (celebrity) through success in Keju.
Keju served as a model ____49____ the civil-service systems in other Asian and Western countries, such as Korea and Japan. In the late 19th centuries, the _____50_____ (admit) to the British civil service administration depended on success in an examination in classical studies.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节短文改错(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)
51. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Today, I’d like to share you something about my sister whom inspires me a lot. She has always been my role models due to her determination.
My sister, currently in college pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor, have faced numerous obstacles along the way. Therefore, never did she let these setbacks discourage her. Instead, she turned it into stepping stones for success. Her determination to achieve her goals has taught me the greatly importance of never giving up.
Additionally, my sister’s ability to find solutions to any problem inspires me deeply. And her approach to overcome challenges with a smile reminds me of that a positive mindset can overcome any difficulty.
In conclusion, inspiring by her story, I will try to follow in her footsteps and achieve my own dreams with the same level of determination.
第二节书面表达(满分25分)
52. 你校英语园地正在征集关于友谊的英语文章。请从下面两个观点中，选择一个，写一篇英语文章投稿。观点如下：
1. The more friends you have, the happier you’ll be.
2. Having a few true friends is enough.
注意：1. 字数100词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2024全国甲卷压轴卷
英 语
参考答案和解析
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1～5：CBBAA 6～10：ABBCA 11～15：AABCC 16～20：CCBAC
第二部分：阅读理解
第一节A
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了博蒙特医院的岗位招募通知以及职位概要。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for driving the overall strategic direction, operations and performance of Beaumont Hospital, and its related services and resources, within policy directions laid down by the Hospital Board and the Department of Health/HSE to deliver effective and efficient patient care.”（首席执行官（CEO）负责推动博蒙特医院的整体战略方向、运营和绩效，以及在医院董事会和卫生部/HSE制定的政策指导下，为患者提供有效和高效的护理。）可知，博蒙特医院的首席执行官主要负责引导战略方向。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章下面的列单信息中“Informal Confidential inquiries to: Ms Pauline Philip, Chair, Beaumont Hospital Board”（非正式保密询问：Pauline Philip女士，博蒙特医院董事会主席）可知，候选人可以向Pauline Philip女士询问某些问题。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章大意以及Position Summary（职位概要）和列单信息中“Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and cover letter to: Mr John Pepper, Human Resources Department”（有意者可将简历及求职信寄至：人力资源部的John Pepper先生）可知，文章主要介绍了博蒙特医院的岗位招募通知以及职位概要。由此可推知，这篇文章可能出现在报纸职业机会这个版面。故选D项。
第一节B
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文分享了Jessica Damiano 对花园病虫害的亲身经历。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In the case of her tomato plants, Damiano caught the aphids, a pest, early.”（在种植番茄的过程中，达米亚诺很早就捕获了一种害虫蚜虫）和第三段“Had the invasion been severe or the water and finger removal method been ineffective, she would have used Neem oil.”（如果入侵严重，或者水和手指去除方法无效，她会使用印楝油。）可知，Jessica最初对花园害虫是手动清除。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Had the invasion been severe or the water and finger removal method been ineffective, she would have used Neem oil.”（如果入侵严重，或者水和手指去除方法无效，她会使用印楝油。）可知，手动方法不起作用，会用印楝油清理蚜虫。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of the garden pests and diseases she has seen in her plants. She suggests acting quickly when dealing with these issues, as they can rapidly spread and cause significant damage to plant health and growth.”（在她最新的园艺故事中，杰西卡·达米亚诺讲述了她在花园植物中看到的害虫和疾病。她建议在处理这些问题时迅速采取行动，因为它们可以迅速传播并对植物健康和生长造成重大损害。）以及下文她对花园病虫害的亲身经历推知，作者的目的是分享她对花园病虫害的亲身经历。故选C项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“By working early, Damiano slowed or stopped infestations that could have killed her plants. The same would be true for diseases, many of which also respond better to early treatments.”（通过提早工作，达米亚诺减缓或阻止了可能导致植物死亡的虫害。疾病也是如此，其中许多疾病对早期治疗也有更好的反应）可知，及早处理花园病虫害是有效的。故选D项。
第一节C
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了最近的一个趋势表明，对天然葡萄酒的需求越来越大，这也导致了一些市场出现假的天然葡萄酒，购买者需要明智地选择。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In the U.S., a recent trend shows a growing demand for natural wine, which attaches importance to minimal processing and eco-friendliness.(在美国，最近的一项趋势表明，对天然葡萄酒的需求越来越大，这种葡萄酒重视最低限度的加工和生态友好。)”可知，对天然葡萄酒的需求增大是因为天然葡萄酒重视最低限度的加工和生态友好，故其生产过程是生态友好型的，故选D。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词sulfites前文“Manufacturers don’t add water, yeast or other substances. There are some exceptions.(制造商不添加水、酵母和其他物质。也有一些例外。)”可知，前文提到也有例外的制造商会加东西，且根据划线词后文“for preservation(为了保存)”可知，添加的东西是为了葡萄酒的保存，故划线词与C项“化学成分”意思相近，制造商会添加化学成分从而更好地保存葡萄酒，故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Yet, industry opinions vary on regulation: while some support official guidelines, others, like John Keller of Neu Cellars, worry about higher costs involved with certification.(然而，关于监管的看法各不相同：尽管一些人支持官方指导，但其他人，比如说Neu Cellars的John Keller，担心更高的认证成本。)”可知，担心认证成本会变得更高，从而导致更高的生产成本，故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“In the U.S., a recent trend shows a growing demand for natural wine, which attaches importance to minimal processing and eco-friendliness.(在美国，最近的一项趋势表明，对天然葡萄酒的需求越来越大，这种葡萄酒重视最低限度的加工和生态友好。)”以及下文的讲述可知，本文介绍了最近的一个趋势表明，以传统方式，天然制造出来的天然葡萄酒在美国的需求越来越大，故A项“传统的制酒方式获得了新的粉丝”符合文章标题，故选A。
第一节D
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了研究结果表明，降低污染可以预防因空气污染而夺去的生命。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Air pollution remains a critical health risk in the European Union, claiming over 500,000 lives in 2021, with findings suggesting nearly half of these could have been prevented if pollution were reduced to levels recommended by health experts. Data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show that of these deaths, 253,000 were linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) going beyond the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. Nitrogen dioxide and ozone also contributed to the mortality (死亡频率) statistics, associated with 52,000 and 22,000 deaths respectively. (空气污染仍然是欧盟的一个关键健康风险，2012年夺走了50多万人的生命，研究结果表明，如果污染降至卫生专家建议的水平，其中近一半是可以预防的。欧洲环境署的数据显示，在这些死亡病例中，25.3万例与细颗粒物接触有关，超过了世界卫生组织每立方米5微克的限制。二氧化氮和臭氧也造成了死亡，分别有5.2万人和2.2万人死去。)”可知，这些数字都表明了空气污染夺去了很多人的生命，故其证明了空气污染带来的影响，故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In response to these concerns, the WHO, which updated its air quality guidelines in 2021, warns that no level of air pollution can be considered safe but has set upper limits for certain pollutants.(为了回应这些担忧，世界卫生组织在2021年更新了其空气质量指南，并警告说，任何空气污染水平都不能认为是安全的，但对某些污染物设定了上限。)”可知，为了回应这些担忧，世界卫生组织更新了空气质量指南，故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Sinkevicius said that air quality is indeed improving due to effective clean air policies.( Sinkevicius说道，因为有效的清洁空气政策，空气质量的确在改善。)”可知，Sinkevicius认为有效的政策的确促使空气质量的改善，故他对空气质量是持有积极乐观的态度，认为随着政策的进行，空气质量会越来越好，故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据文章最后一段“The EEA’s comprehensive approach shows that while the fight against air pollution has seen progress, immediate action is still critical to reduce pollution and reduce its widespread effects on public health.(欧洲经济区的综合方法表明，尽管与空气污染的斗争取得了进展，但立即采取行动对于减少污染和减少其对公众健康的广泛影响仍然至关重要。)”的总结可知，本文主要介绍了应对空气污染取得了一定的进展，但却仍然面对着巨大的挑战，故选C。
第二节
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些可以让你成功并过上你梦想的生活的建议和方法。
【16题详解】
由该题为段落小标题可知，为总结该段内容。该段下文“You don’t want to go through every day without having a clear direction. The first thing you want to do to create a better future is to identify what kind of future you desire. Once you have a clear direction, you can run as fast as you can to get there.”（你不想每天都没有一个明确的方向。为了创造一个更美好的未来，你要做的第一件事就是确定你想要什么样的未来。一旦你有了明确的方向，你就可以尽可能快地跑到那里。）可知，主要讲的是你要做的第一件事就是确定你想要什么样的未来。结合选项D项Set a goal and never turn aside along the way.（设定一个目标，在前进的道路上永不偏离。）意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选D项。
【17题详解】
根据该段标题“Make a plan and work on it every day.”（制定一个计划，每天都为之努力。）以及上文“Besides knowing what you want, you need to also know what you need to do to get there.”（除了知道你想要什么，你还需要知道你需要做什么才能达到目标。）提到你需要知道你需要做什么才能达到目标。结合选项E项Therefore, create an action plan for your goal.（因此，为你的目标制定一个行动计划。）可知，和该段标题意思一致，呼应标题，同时引起下文，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
【18题详解】
根据上文“You also need to take action and work on your goals if you want to achieve them.”（如果你想实现你的目标，你也需要采取行动和努力。）可知，提到你需要采取行动和努力。结合选项G项You can’t think about your dream, just praying over there.（你不能想着你的梦想，只能在那里祈祷。）可知，承接上文内容，为对上文内容的语意递进，上下文紧密连接，符合语境。故选G项。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Just like your phone, you update your mobile phone from time to time so that the software is the latest.”（就像你的手机一样，你不时地更新你的手机，以便软件是最新的。）提到不时地更新你的手机。以及下文“Constantly update and improve yourself so that you can perform at your best.”（不断更新和提高自己，这样你就能发挥出最好的水平。）提到更新和提高自己的好处。结合选项C项You need to do the same to yourself.（你也要对自己做同样的事。）可知，和上下文内容相关，起到上下文的承上启下作用，上下文语意连贯。故选C项。
【20题详解】
根据上文“If you want to be financially rich, you can’t just do nothing about your finances.”（如果你想在经济上富有，你不能对你的财务状况什么都不做。）提到财务状况的情况，由此可推知，空格处内容应为具体的管理财务的做法。以及下文“You need to learn how to manage your wealth too.”（你也需要学习如何管理你的财富。）结合选项B项You need to track, plan, invest, and save.（你需要跟踪、计划、投资和储蓄。）符合此推断，同时引起下文，上下文语意连贯。故选B项。
第三部分：语言知识运用
第一节完形填空
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. B 35. A 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章采用了倒叙的手法，讲述了作者11岁的时候被母亲带着去约塞米蒂国家公园，当地的文化深深地震撼了作者，她决定在自己有了家以后也要带着孩子到曾经的世界文明的中心地带感受古老文明的遗迹。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我母亲想庆祝我从流感中康复，开车送我们去约塞米蒂国家公园。A. prove证明；B. celebrate庆祝；C. ensure确保；D. speed加速。根据下文“my recovery from flu(我从流感中康复)”以及“to Yosemite National Park(去约塞米蒂国家公园)”可知此处上下文说的是病好了，要去公园，分析四个选项，B项“celebrate(庆祝)”表达的含义与句子表达的含义一致，放在句中意为“庆祝我从流感中康复”，与句子表达的含义一致，故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. drove开车；B. led带领；C. rushed冲；D. dragged拖；拉。根据下文“It’s more than seven decades, but I still remember our car(70多年了，但我仍然记得我们的车)”可知，母亲开始送我去约塞米蒂国家公园，故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查非谓语动词词义辨析。句意：70多年了，但我仍然记得我们的车从近一英里长的瓦沃纳隧道出来，看到了著名的风景。A. suffering遭受；B. hiding藏；C. emerging出现；D. starting启动。根据下文“seeing the famous landscape(看到了著名的风景)”可知汽车从隧道里面出来，故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我马上就知道我到了一个特别的地方。A. remote遥远的；B. famous著名的；C. special特别的；D. mysterious神秘的。根据下文“Once I had my own family, I drove my children to experience national parks themselves(一旦我有了自己的家庭，我就开车送孩子们去体验国家公园)”以及“Within Chaco, we could explore the remains of an ancient civilization that existed long before Europeans set foot on this continent.(在查科，我们可以探索早在欧洲人踏上这片大陆之前就已经存在的古老文明的遗迹)”可知，作者触景生情，计划在将来自己有了孩子以后也要到这个地方来游玩、体验，所以认为这是一个很特别的地方，故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一旦我有了自己的家庭，我就开车送孩子们去体验国家公园。A. preserve保护；B. clean清理；C. design设计；D. experience体验。根据下文“Within Chaco, we could explore the remains of an ancient civilization that existed long before Europeans set foot on this continent.(在查科，我们可以探索早在欧洲人踏上这片大陆之前就已经存在的古老文明的遗迹)”可知国家公园有可以探索早在欧洲人踏上这片大陆之前就已经存在的古老文明的遗迹的地方，作者是希望将来有了孩子以后送孩子去体验这些文化，故选D项。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最受欢迎的景点之一是美国西南部的一个峡谷查科。A. favorite最喜爱的；B. convenient方便的；C. crowded拥挤的；D. suitable合适的。根据下文“Within Chaco, we could explore the remains of an ancient civilization that existed long before Europeans set foot on this continent.(在查科，我们可以探索早在欧洲人踏上这片大陆之前就已经存在的古老文明的遗迹)”可知，这里有可以探索早在欧洲人踏上这片大陆之前就已经存在的古老文明的遗迹的地方，是作者最喜爱的地方，故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在查科，我们可以探索早在欧洲人踏上这片大陆之前就已经存在的古老文明的遗迹。A. landscape风景；B. parks公园；C. remains遗迹；D. success成功。根据下文“of an ancient civilization(古老文明的……)”可知，古老文明说的是遥远的过去，那个时期的东西已经不存在了，所以空白处填表示“遗迹”含义的名词，故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同上。A. made use of利用；B. got rid of除掉；C. paid attention to注意；D. set foot on踏上。根据上文“Europeans(欧洲人)”以及下文“this continent.(这片土地)”可知此处上下文说的是过去的欧洲人与这片大陆的事，分析四个选项，D项“set foot on(踏上)”符合语境，在句中表示“踏上这片大陆”，与句子表达的含义一致，故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词义辨析。句意：我们被该地区的历史所吸引，在那里我们了解到查科著名的古代建筑是如何遍布沙漠景观的，许多社区至今仍与这里保持着联系。A. committed忠诚于；B. drawn吸引；C. accustomed适应；D. assigned分配。根据下文“where we’d learn how Chaco’s famous ancient structures spread across the desert landscape, a place to which many communities still maintain connections today(在那里我们了解到查科著名的古代建筑是如何遍布沙漠景观地区的，许多社区至今仍与这里保持着联系)”可知，这是该地区的历史，能让我们了解到查科著名的古代建筑是如何遍布沙漠景观的，可知该地区的历史吸引着作者，故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. came来；B. got得到；C. went去；D. spread散布。根据上文“Chaco’s famous ancient structures(查科著名的古代建筑)”以及下文“the desert landscape(沙漠景观地区)”可知此处上下文说的是查科著名的古代建筑在沙漠地区的情况，分析四个选项，D项“spread(散布)”表达的含义符合语境，在句子中的含义为“查科著名的古代建筑遍布沙漠景观地区”，与句子表达的含义一致，故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. ignore忽视；B. imagine想象；C. suspect怀疑；D. maintain保持。根据上文的“still(仍旧)”以及下文“connection(联系)”可知此处上下文说的是查科著名的古代建筑与今天的社区之间的联系，分析四个选项，D项“maintain(保持)”表示的含义符合语境，在句子中的含义为“与这里保持着联系”，与句子表达的含义一致，故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：踏上一千多年前其他人走的通往世界中心的道路，你会感受到自己与这片土地的联系。A. destination目的地；B. center中心；C. edge边缘；D. top顶部。根据下文“what was once the center of an ancient civilization(曾经是古代文明的中心)”可知，这片土地曾经是古代文明的中心，故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：有时，我想知道如果他们能向前展望，看看我们是如何对待自然世界的，他们会怎么想。A. back向后；B. around周围；C. forward向前；D. out外面。根据下文“see how we’ve treated the natural world(看看我们是如何对待自然世界的)”可知，此处假设了一种情况：他们能看到我们是如何对待自然世界的，他们是向前展望，故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，查科周围的景观长期以来一直是石油和天然气钻探的目标，这将破坏曾经是古代文明中心的地方。A. Naturally自然地；B. Unfortunately不幸地；C. Joyfully喜悦地；D. Accidentally偶然地。根据下文“the landscapes around Chaco have long been targeted for oil and gas drilling that will damage what was once the center of an ancient civilization(查科周围的景观长期以来一直是石油和天然气钻探的目标，这将破坏曾经是古代文明中心的地方)”可知，查科周围曾经是古代文明的中心，但是这里的景观长期以来一直是石油和天然气钻探的目标，对曾经是古代文明中心的地方造成破坏，空白处应填表示“不幸地”含义的副词，故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. targeted被当做目标的；B. meant意思是；C. exchanged交换；D. known知名的。根据下文“for oil and gas drilling(石油和天然气钻探)”可知，这个地方要进行石油和天然气钻探，被当作了石油和天然气钻探的目标，故选A项。
【36题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. restore恢复；B. discover发现；C. shelter遮蔽；D. damage破坏。根据上文“oil and gas drilling(石油和天然气钻探)”以及下文“what was once the center of an ancient civilization(曾经是古代文明中心)”可推理出，石油和天然气钻探会破坏曾经是古代文明中心的地方，故选D项。
【37题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这就是为什么政府最近保护它的决定如此重要。A. significant重要的；意义重大的；B. surprising令人吃惊的；C. effective有效的；D. apparent显而易见的。根据上文“the landscapes around Chaco have long been targeted for oil and gas drilling that will damage what was once the center of an ancient civilization(查科周围的景观长期以来一直是石油和天然气钻探的目标，这将破坏曾经是古代文明中心的地方)”可知，查科周围曾经是古代文明的中心，而这里要进行石油和天然气钻探，会破坏古代文明中心，因此政府的保护非常重要，故选A项。
【38题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：古代人会长途跋涉到达这个文化中心，这里留下了继续让我们困惑的谜团。A. frighten吓唬；B. amuse逗乐；C. confuse使困惑；D. disappoint使失望。根据上文“left behind mysteries(留下了谜团)”可知，古人留下了这些谜团，这些谜团使我们困惑，故选C项。
【39题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我很感激查科峡谷能得到应有的保护，但我们必须在保护这片土地方面做得更好。A. reputation名声；B. protection保护；C. reward回报；D. attention注意。根据下文“we must do better in preserving the lands(我们必须在保护这片土地方面做得更好)”可知此处上下文说的是查科峡谷的保护，空白处应填表示“保护”含义的词，故选B项。
【40题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：即使是在约塞米蒂我11岁的时候，我立刻就知道我在一个特别的地方，直到今天，每次我参观查科峡谷时，我仍然有这种感觉。A. immediately立即；B. gradually逐渐地；C. basically主要地；D. probably可能。根据第一段“I knew immediately I was somewhere special(我马上就知道我到了一个特别的地方)”可知，作者在11岁的时候，刚看到这片风景的时候就立即知道了到了一个特别的地方，这句话是对第一段中句子的重复，可知空白处应填immediately，故选A项。
第三部分语言知识运用
第二节【答案】41. official
42. were tested
43. to compose
44. how 45. The
46. repeated
47. Generally
48. celebrities
49. for 50. admission
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。介绍了中国的科举制度。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：这是中国古代选拔人才担任政府官员的一种方法。分析句意可知，名词office“办公室”在句中作定语修饰post“职位”，因此需要改为形容词official“官员的，官职的”。故填official。
【42题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：在前三个级别，考生接受了儒家经典知识和特定主题诗歌创作能力的测试。分析句意可知，动词test“测试”在句中作谓语动词，但其与充当主语的复数名词candidates“候选人，应试者”构成被动关系，因为该动作已发生，故使用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是复数，be动词用were。故填were tested。
【43题详解】
考查不定式。句意：在前三个级别，考生接受了儒家经典知识和特定主题诗歌创作能力的测试。分析句意可知，动词compose“创造，撰写”在句中作ability“能力”的后置定语，故需要使用不定式。故填to compose。
【44题详解】
考查连接词。句意：在最后一级，也被称为殿试，考生需要展示他们是如何分析当代政治问题的。根据句意可知，动词show“展示”后需要使用连词连接其宾语从句，分析宾语从句结构可知，该句缺少状语，表示“如何”，使用how连接，在从句中作方式状语。故填how。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：科举的成功率很低：在唐朝只有2%左右。分析句意可知，此处的名词词组success rate“成功率”特指科举考试的成功率，为特定事物，故词组前使用定冠词the，单词位于句首，首字母大写。故填The。
【46题详解】
考查形容词。句意：许多考生经历了一次又一次的失败，有些人甚至在变老、头发花白的时候仍在继续考试。分析句意可知，动词repeat“重复”在句中作定语修饰failures“失败”，故形容词形式repeated“重复的”符合语境。故填repeated。
【47题详解】
考查副词。句意：一般来说，任何成年男性，无论其财富或社会地位如何，都可以通过科举成为高级公务员。分析句意可知，形容词general“大体的”在句中作状语修饰整个句子，故需要使用副词形式，句首单词首字母大写。故填Generally。
【48题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：中国历史上有很多通过科举取得成功而从社会地位由低下转变为政治名人的人的例子。分析句意可知，名词celebrity“名人”在句中作介词宾语，且空格前没有表示单数的冠词和量词，故需要使用复数形式。故填celebrities。
【49题详解】
考查介词。句意：科举是韩国和日本等其他亚洲和西方国家公务员制度的典范。分析句意可知，此处需要填写介词for，构成短语serve as a model for，意为“作为……的榜样/典范”。故填for。
【50题详解】
考查名词。句意：在19世纪末，英国公务员管理局的录取取决于古典文学考试的成功。分析句意可知，动词admit“允许进入，加入”在句中作主语，需要改为名词admission，此处为不可数名词。故填admission。
第四部分：写作
短文改错
【答案】1. share后加with
2. whom→ who/that
3. models→ model
4. have→ has
5. Therefore→ However
6. it→ them
7. greatly→ great
8. overcome→ overcoming
9. inspiring→ inspired
10.去掉 in
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的姐姐一直是她的榜样。她用微笑克服挑战的方式提醒她，积极的心态可以克服任何困难。在她的故事的启发下，作者会努力以同样的决心实现自己的梦想。
【51题详解】
考查介词。句意：今天，我想和大家分享一些关于我姐姐的事情，她给了我很多启发。share with somebody表示“和某人分享” 。故在share后加with。
【52题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：今天，我想和大家分享一些关于我姐姐的事情，她给了我很多启发。先行词是sister，关系词在定语从句中作主语，用who或that引导定语从句 。故将whom改为who或that。
【53题详解】
考查名词。句意：由于她的决心，她一直是我的榜样。表示姐姐是榜样，用单数名词 。故将models改为model。
【54题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：我的姐姐目前正在上大学，追求成为一名医生的梦想，一路上遇到了许多障碍。主语是单数谓语也用单数 。故将have改为has。
【55题详解】
考查副词。句意：然而，她从来没有因为这些挫折而灰心丧气。前后表示转折，姐姐遇到很多障碍但是没有灰心丧气。故将Therefore改为However。
【56题详解】
考查代词。句意：相反，她把它变成了成功的垫脚石。代词指代these setbacks，用复数them 。故将it改为them。
【57题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她实现目标的决心教会了我永不放弃的重要性。 形容词修饰名词importance作定语。故将greatly改为great。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：她用微笑克服挑战的方式提醒我，积极的心态可以克服任何困难。 介词to后用动名词作宾语。故将overcome改为overcoming。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：总之，在她的故事的启发下，我会努力追随她的脚步，以同样的决心实现自己的梦想。激励和主语I是被动关系，用过去分词作状语 。故将inspiring改为inspired。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：总之，在她故事的启发下，我会努力追随她的脚步，以同样的决心实现自己的梦想。follow是及物动词，后面不需要介词。故去掉in。
书面表达
【答案】 The majority of us hold that having more friends equals greater happiness. I am hardly in line with this opinion as I strongly/firmly believe true happiness in friendship lies not in quantity but in quality when it comes to interpersonal relationships.
Having a smaller circle of close friends connects us more closely, enabling us to focus on developing deeper and more sincere connections within us. Besides, true friends are those who will be there for us when we face ups and downs in life and who will support us through thick and thin. On the contrary, it takes a great amount of time and energy to maintain the friendship among numerous friends, which is a waste to some extent.
In conclusion/To conclude/In short, having a few true friends is enough to bring happiness and meaning to our life.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇关于友谊的英语文章，向学校英语园投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
支持：support→in support of
认为：believe→figure
几乎不：hardly→seldom
观点：opinion→view
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Having a smaller circle of close friends connects us more closely, enabling us to focus on developing deeper and more sincere connections within us.
拓展句：Having a smaller circle of close friends connects us more closely, which enables us to focus on developing deeper and more sincere connections within us.
【点睛】[高分句型1]On the contrary, it takes a great amount of time and energy to maintain the friendship among numerous friends, which is a waste to some extent. (运用which引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2]The majority of us hold that having more friends equals greater happiness. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
听力原文
(Text 1)
W:It’s January,and it’s been raining the whole month.How long does the rainy season lasthere
M:About four months.It begins in early November and lasts until February.
(Text 2)
M:Can you pass me the salt and pepper,please My food doesn’t taste very good.It has notaste.How’s yours
W:It’s OK.It’s just a little hot.
(Text 3)
M:What are you learning in school right now,Jennifer
W:We’re learning to make sculptures,Dad!It’s amazing.I can now make a beautiful sculpture out of nothing.Next,we will learn how to take good pictures.Then we will learnhow to draw.
(Text 4)
W: Have you finished decorating your house yet
M: No, I’ve only just finished the bathroom. It’s taken such a long time. I’ve still got the kitchen and the living room to do.
(Text 5)
W: What happened to you, young man Why are you in the hospital
M: I broke my leg while playing football at school. My friend kicked me instead of the ball. It hurts a lot! I hope you can fix it.
(Text 6)
W: Oh no. I don’t have Amanda’s phone number.
M: What’s wrong, Miyako
W: Amanda said we should get together again and that I should call her. But I don’t have her phone number.
M: I see... Well, don’t worry about it. For Americans, that’s usually a friendly way to say goodbye. It’s like when Americans say “Hello, how are you ” But they don’t want you to tell them how you are. It’s just a friendly greeting.
W: So saying “Let’s get together sometime” is similar to that
M: Yeah, that’s right.
(Text 7)
W: David, have you heard the news Our school team is in the finals.
M: I know. I watched the match on TV last night.
W: Do you think they were good
M: They certainly were. A group of us have decided to go and support them in the finals. Will you come along, too
W: I’m not sure. When is it
M: It’s on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 and we’ll gather at the school gate at 3:00. So, are you coming
W: No. I don’t think so. I’ve got a piano lesson at 2:30 every Saturday.
M: Can’t you have it on another day
W: But my mother really likes it.
M: Come on, Lisa. This is the finals. Our school team has been working hard and they need our support.
W: Well, let me talk with my mom first, okay
M: Once you have made a decision, just give me a call.
(Text 8)
M: This is William Brown, what can I do for you
W: Mr Brown, I may have your mobile phone.
M: Oh, yes. I thought I had lost it somewhere on the underground this morning.
W: Actually I found it under a table at a restaurant and I thought I should call the work number I found in its directory.
M: Thank you so much. I appreciate you calling me. I just thought I need to buy a new one as soon as possible.
W: It was just the right thing to do. I work in TC Bank on Roosevelt Street and I leave at about five, so please come to pick it up before then.
M: OK. See you then and thanks again.
(Text 9)
W: Hi, professor White.
M: Hi, Maggie.
W: It’s been a week since you arrived at the city. Do you like your office
M: Yeah, it’s great to have so much room and I love the sea view.
W: Glad to hear that. Do you need any equipment or supplies
M: Well, I’ll give a presentation at an online conference next week. Is it possible to get a web camera for the computer
W: No problem. It’s already at the top of our agenda. We encourage using technology to communicate with overseas scholars rather than expensive traveling.
M: Exactly. It’s so much easier and cheaper to do things that way.
W: Anything else
M: Well, I hope I’m not asking too much, but can I get a new chair This one is really uncomfortable.
W: I think that’s an old chair. Sorry about that. Is there a specific kind you want, like a folding chair or a rocking one
M: I just like one that rises up and down and has arms.
W: Sure, I got it.
M: Thanks.
(Text 10)
W: What is life like for today’s students How do they treat money As the university and college terms began, I interviewed a few students. Sarah is a second-year biology student. She says that money is a big problem. She can eat cheaply at university, but she spends quite a lot on transport. She also spends quite a lot on stylish clothes. Colin, who is studying engineering, says that he doesn’t spend anything on clothes unless counting climbing shoes and special tools, some of which are very expensive. Not much of his money goes on transport because he likes to ride his bike around. Diana is a first-year designing student. She makes all her own clothes. This should save her money. But in fact, the materials are very expensive. She does not know how she would manage if she did not sell some of the dresses and hats she made to other students. She says that everything is expensive. That includes rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter. Jack is a science student. He doesn’t spend much money on clothes but his rent is high and he spends quite a lot on books, so he is doing part-time jobs to afford all of these.
