浙江省温州桐浦富兴教研联盟2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题（含答案，含听力原文，无音频）
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2024年5月“桐 浦·富·兴”教研联盟高二调研测试
英语 试题卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. How are the speakers getting into the city
A. By car. B. By train. C. By taxi.
2. What is wrong with the man’s marker pen
A. It is out of ink. B. It is too small. C. It is of the wrong color.
3. Where was the sound coming from
A. A TV. B. A radio. C. A phone.
4. What does the woman mean in the end
A. Carla told a lie. B. Carla was sick. C. Carla stayed up to study.
5. When will the concert start
A. At 5:15. B. At 5:45. C. At 6:00.
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 does the man think of Julia
A. She is a smart girl. B. She is the best dancer. C. She is a great director.
7. Why does Julia come here
A. To sign a contract. B. To learn English. C. To make a film.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation
A. Eating ice cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games.
9. When will the man visit his grandparents
A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend.
10. Where are the speakers now
A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the man invite the woman to his flat
A. To show her around his garden.
B. To help her improve her English.
C. To introduce her to his neighbors.
12. What will the woman prepare for the gathering
A. A traditional snack. B. A bunch of flowers. C. Some coffee.
13. What is the probable relationship of the two speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships
A. She did better than she had expected.
B. She regretted not preparing well enough.
C. She was disappointed to win a silver medal.
15. How often does Ann practice
A. Once a week. B. Every day. C. Six days a week.
16. How does Ann get along with the other competitors
A. She avoids close contact with them.
B. She often communicates with them.
C. She has made good friends with them.
17. What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now
A. Flying kites. B. Reading. C. Skiing.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who are the target customers of Bill Bird’s workshop
A. Those who prefer fashionable shoes.
B. Those who need unusual-sized shoes.
C. Those who like to order shoes quickly.
19. What is the biggest problem Bill Bird has now
A. The lack of computer technology.
B. The shortage of skilled workers.
C. His outdated shoe-making skills.
20. What kind of person is Bill Bird
A. Fashionable. B. Interesting. C. Devoted.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It’s Community Day again!
The event that Maple Estate residents are eagerly looking forward to is just around the corner! As usual, the Maple Residents’ Committee has planned a programme that is designed to promote community spirit. Maple Estate has been celebrating Community Day every month for more than a year. By now, we hope all our residents understand the importance of forming strong bonds with our neighbors. If you have just moved to our lovely estate and have not had the opportunity to know your neighbors, you can do so by joining at Community Day!
August Highlight: Maple Estate Chefs
Call all residents who are keen to practice your cooking skills and let your neighbors sample your cooking!You will be the stars of the upcoming event! Visit icuew.Maplerc.sg for more information and register for this activity. Kitchen equipment and basic ingredients will be provided. You will receive a $50 shopping voucher that you can use to purchase other ingredients from Maple Mart the day before the event. Remember to register before 21 July, 2024! We are sure everyone will enjoy the delicious dishes!
Time: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 6 August, 2024
Place: Maple Community Club
Entry: Flash your Maple Resident Card
“My wife and I moved to Maple Estate when we got married. For a few months, we spent all our free time after work doing up our house. Even though we knew that our neighbors were friendly and would sometimes invite us for their gatherings, we were occupied with getting things ready. However, it wasn’t long before we grew curious about the Community Day celebrations. After we started attending them regularly, we met many neighbors. The first time we invited some of them over, we played games that helped us to get to know one another better!”-Mr. Wang, a Maple Estate resident since 2022
21. What can we learn about the Community Day
A. It is an event to boost community relationship.
B. It is an event launched by the local government.
C. It is a community event held every other month.
D. It is an event open to the community and beyond.
22. What do you need to do if you want to be part of the Maple Estate Chefs
A. To pay a registration fee of $50. B. To bring some basic ingredients.
C. To sign up before 21 July, 2024. D. To purchase some cooking equipment.
23. Why didn’t the Wangs socialize much with their neighbors at first
A. They spent all their time on their work.
B. They were busy decorating their house.
C. They weren’t invited for the gatherings.
D. They lacked knowledge of the community.
B
Over 30 years ago, I stood in the front row of a kindergarten performance, singing to all the parents of the elementary school. At the end of the performance, Mrs. Summers, whom I always tried to impress, made a statement that would impact me for nearly a lifetime. She walked up to my mom and stated, “She certainly was the most excited and eager student I had this year, but she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.”
From that day on, I was always insecure about my singing. Singing became an embarrassment for me and I didn’t want anyone to hear me. When I was home alone, I would belt out (大声唱) songs as if I was singing on the stage. Though I felt insecure, it made my heart dance and my soul get free.
When I started attending church regularly, a woman came up to me and asked why I didn’t join the choir. She stated that I had a beautiful singing voice and appeared to greatly enjoy singing. I laughed and said she must have been joking. With a look of surprise, she simply suggested that I should think about it because I would be a nice addition to the choir.
Why did I have such a hard time allowing others to hear me sing It was because I had believed some words that came out of my teacher’s mouth as a child. Mrs. Summers was probably trying to be humorous, but as a child, her comment truly hurt me. So I made a decision to stop believing the words I held on to for so many years. The following week, I joined the choir, and I began to feel better. Now I sing in the streets, and I sing in the gym. It doesn’t matter if I can carry a tune in a basket; I carry it on my heart.
24. How did Mrs. Summers think of the author’s performance in the kindergarten
A. She had a great talent for singing. B. She was too nervous to sing well.
C. Her singing voice was distinctive. D. Her singing was rather out of tune.
25. How did the author feel when she heard Mrs. Summers’ words
A. Annoyed. B. Abandoned. C. Discouraged. D. Wronged.
26. What can we learn about the woman the author met in the church
A. She played a joke on the author. B. She knew the author’s problem.
C. She wanted to sing like the author. D. She appreciated the author’s voice.
27. What does the author intend to tell us in the text
A. Don’t act for others’ judgement. B. Love whatever you want to do.
C. Learn from your past mistakes. D. Hard work will finally pay off.
C
Learned helplessness occurs when a person who has experienced repeated challenges comes to believe they have no control over their situation. They then give up trying to make changes and accept their fate.
Everyone can struggle at times, especially when coping with adversity and setbacks. Learned helplessness is characterized by more lasting symptoms such as: avoiding decisions, bad attitude, giving up quickly, inability to tolerate frustration, lack of effort, low motivation, passive behavior, poor self-esteem, refusing to try and so on. Learned helplessness is not a mental health problem, but it can sometimes be a sign of a mental disorder such as depression or anxiety.
The concept of learned helplessness was discovered accidentally by psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven F. Maier. They had initially observed helpless behavior in dogs that were classically conditioned to expect an electrical shock after hearing a tone. Later, the dogs were placed in a shuttlebox that contained two chambers (室) separated by a low barrier. The floor was electrified on one side, and not on the other. The dogs previously subjected to the classical conditioning made no attempts to escape, even though avoiding the shock simply involved jumping over a small barrier.
Learned helplessness is frequently the result of experiencing stress or pain. People may feel that they have little to no control over the situation. Because of the lack of control, people may feel helpless and unmotivated to take action. Common causes that can lead to learned helplessness include: abuse, childhood neglect, domestic violence, natural disasters, etc.
Over-parenting can also contribute to the development of learned helplessness in children. When children are not allowed to try things independently, they may develop a poor sense of personal agency. Instead of trying, they believe that they are unable to do things and do not put forth any effort.
So what can people do to overcome learned helplessness Learned helplessness can often be successfully decreased, particularly if intervention occurs during the early stages. Long-term learned helplessness can also be reduced, although it may require longer-term effort. Strategies that can help include: psychotherapy, self-care strategies, and getting social support.
28. Who is most likely to suffer from learned helplessness
A. A person willing to accept help.
B. A person lacking discipline and energy.
C. A person encountering failures repeatedly.
D. A person desiring to succeed on their own.
29. What is mainly discussed about learned helplessness in the second paragraph
A. Types. B. Cures. C. Causes. D. Symptoms
30. What do the underlined words “subjected to” mean in paragraph 3
A. Receiving. B. Rejecting. C. Enjoying. D. Fearing.
31. Which of the following is most likely to be a follow-up to this text
A. Predicting the extension of the concept of learned helplessness.
B. Explaining the ways of beating learned helplessness separately.
C. Describing the discovery of the concept of learned helplessness.
D. Summarizing the causes and consequences of learned helplessness.
D
Flowers have a longstanding tradition as a means of emotional expression. When we wish to convey our affection, joy or condolences (哀悼) and words won’t work, we rely on the beauty of the flowers.
One of the most famous examples of floriography (花艺) is King Charles’ choice of funeral wreath for his mother, the late Queen. He expressed his sense of loss through his choice of blooms: Myrtle (香桃木) for love and prosperity, paired with English oak to represent strength.
How floriography influences our decisions has led florists to make some interesting observations. First, they documented that 29 percent of people chose flowers based on the color of the bouquet, with red being the most popular choice. Red is the color of passion and is widely regarded as an expression of love. However, pink has sumless meanings, depending on where you live: in Thailand, it symbolizes trust, while in Japan, it is considered a sign of good health. However, this only begins to scratch the surface of floriography.
But like all things in the world, there are good and bad, and some flowers are used to represent negative feelings toward the recipient. You might think yellow carnations are pretty, but they’ve been a symbol of defiance (蔑视) throughout history. Another flower best avoided is buttercup, whose yellow petals symbolize childishness.
By welcoming the tradition of floriography back into wider culture, we can explore the depth of our emotions in unique ways. Take a look at our beloved emojis — we can talk without typing a single word. Sending a heart here and a fire icon emojis there speaks through their aesthetics, a secret language all their own. Flowers are no different. They were merely the emojis of the19th Century, still filtering through after all this time.
32. What is the author’s purpose in referring to the example of King Charles
A. To prove flowers to be expressive.
B. To introduce the topic of the passage.
C. To arouse the readers’ interest in flowers.
D. To present some knowledge of flowers.
33. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A. Sending flowers was historically disapproved of.
B. Buttercup was suitable flowers for giving to children.
C. Giving flowers often leads to some misunderstandings.
D. A second thought should be given to flowers to be sent.
34. How does the author make his point about flowers in the last paragraph
A. By listing some representative emojis.
B. By recognizing the popularity of emojis.
C. By borrowing the similar features of emojis.
D. By mentioning the similar history of emojis.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Traditional Art of Giving Flowers
B. The Emotional Expression in Flowers
C. Social Functions of Some Flowers
D. Interesting Observation of Flowers
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。有两项为多余选项。
Are you one of those people who like spending time alone If so, you probably already know that there are some people who will scold you for it. They think you are alone because you are anxious around other people and just don’t have very positive relationships with humans. 36
This is a common phenomenon of being alone for too long. Recently, scholars have increasingly recognized the value of spending time alone. 37 They believe that spending time alone is good for creativity, self-insight, self-development, relaxation, and spirituality.
38 One of the most important facts is whether you choose to be alone. If you are spending time alone because that’s what you want, then that will probably be a psychologically healthy experience. If instead you are home alone feeling despondent because you really want to be with other people, that’s much more problematic.
As important as that distinction is, some scholars believe it is not enough. Even people who choose to be alone, they point out, can do so for different reasons. 39 Others, however, are more likely to be indicative of good psychological health.
For young people, spending time alone for positive reasons is associated with a number of healthy psychological experiences. Those who are alone for negative reasons are worrying. However, wanting to be alone for positive reasons and wanting to be alone for negative reasons are not completely separate. 40 Some people want to be alone for two reasons.
A. They have even documented it.
B. They are forced to spend much time alone.
C. There is a small relevance between the two.
D. They assume you are lonely and depressed.
E. The two have nothing to do with each other.
F. Some reasons for being alone are likely to cause trouble.
G. How do you decide whether being alone is good or bad
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While in middle school, students seem to have one goal: to be popular. Like most thirteen-year-olds, I gave in to this need to 41 .
One afternoon, I told my father that I wanted to be popular. He looked at me and asked me why I felt that way. I 42 my shoulders and looked back into my drink. I had never stopped to think about why I felt the need to settle in…. I 43 did.
My father 44 to tell me a story from his college days. His mother had made him several sweater vests to wear at school. These sweater vests were 45 , but hardly “in style.” Nevertheless, they became a 46 in my father’s closet. He didn’t care that he wasn’t 47 the latest fashion. In fact, he didn’t care what everyone thought of him, either. I was 48 . What was even more surprising was that by breaking with convention, my father started a 49 . What he wore became fashionable because the other students saw the 50 with which he dressed.
As the days passed and I thought about it, I realized there might be some 51 to what my father said after all. I tried to make a change from just 52 the audience to focusing on the behavior that I really enjoyed. From then on, I found myself 53 less and less about what other people thought of me. It was a wonderful 54 ! I learned a valuable lesson in the process: 55 against the current can only make me stronger.
41. A. get away B. break up C. set off D. fit in
42. A. scratched B. shrugged C. switched D. shook
43. A. simply B. unwillingly C. consciously D. pleasantly
44. A. proceeded B. determined C. pretended D. attempted
45. A. fashionable B. practical C. unique D. elegant
46. A. sample B. souvenir C. decoration D. must
47. A. resisting B. describing C. sporting D. designing
48. A. depressed B. delighted C. shocked D. disappointed
49. A. trend B. revolution C. campaign D. reformation
50. A. dignity B. confidence C. regret D. embarrassment
51. A. attention B. response C. truth D. gratitude
52. A. complaining B. blaming C. appreciating D. pleasing
53. A. caring B. fancying C. remembering D. imagining
54. A. satisfaction B. challenge C. expectation D. liberation
55. A. Leaning B. Voting C. Swimming D. Running
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。
International Left-Handers Day is celebrated every year on August 13 in an effort 56 (recognize) the differences and uniqueness of left-handed individuals in our society. Most of us have grown up around right-handed people. Some of us have been taught that using our left hand to carry out some essential tasks 57 (be) disrespectful. Consequently, left-handed individuals often find 58 (they) in an awkward situation in a world that is mainly right-handed. Left-handers are often ignored when it comes to design and technology 59 are tuned to suit the requirements of the right-handed majority. Even simple chores like using 60 pair of scissors or using the ATM are inconvenient for most left-handers.
International Left-Handers Day 61 (observe) for the first time in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell. On this day, left-handers are confident that having a dominant left hand is 62 (absolute) normal. Left-handedness should be recognized 63 a unique strength instead of an oddity. This day is very significant as it spreads awareness about the importance of 64 (appreciate) left-handed persons across the globe. This ensures that the historical biases (偏见) against left-handers are corrected and that the world is made as 65 (comfort) for left-handed persons as it is for right-handers.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的留学生好友Toy假期要回国一段时间，他来信询问你是否可以帮助照看一下他养的盆栽植物。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示同意；
2. 询问注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tony,Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
By the time 18-year-old Amy Waldroop returned to her grandmother’s tiny house, it was nearly midnight and she was exhausted. After a full day’s work at a flower shop, she had put in another six hours waiting tables before heading home. This was her typical weekends.
Pushing the key into the lock, she quietly opened the door so as not to wake her younger siblings. She stepped into the front room, and froze. The house was a mess: plates of half-eaten food were scattered in front of the TV; clothes, shoes and exercise books were everyone.
Amy’s eyes welled with tears. “This is just too much for me.” she thought. Terrible memories began to race through her mind. Two years before, her parents lost their lives in an accident, leaving Amy and her siblings for their grandma, Helen, who had spent half of her life in a wheelchair. The life burden fell on Amy’s shoulders, which was too much for a girl.
Life moved on. One day, walking across the school grounds, Amy found a table littered with university brochures. She browsed through pictures of spacious campuses and happy peers, all of it looking unachievable for her, given the current situation and financial conditions. But her teacher gave her unexpected hope, saying “You could attend university for free. It would take a scholarship, though, and for that you’d need much better grades.”
During her final year of high school, Amy diligently attended classes, then went to work after school, returned to her grandmother’s house, cared for her sisters and brothers and went through homework till the early hours of the morning, struggling for her dream university.
One afternoon, she walked home from school, holding a sheet of paper tightly. It was a letter from the University of California, informing her that she would be offered a scholarship and was admitted to the university. It was what she’d been longing for, a place where she could study to become someone special-a nurse, perhaps, or maybe even a lawyer.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Yet the letter only made Amy struggle inside.The next afternoon, Amy spotted the wrinkled letter she threw into the dustbin on the table when arriving home.
2024年5月“桐·浦·富·兴”教研联盟高二调研测试
参考答案
第一部分：听力（1-20每题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BACAC 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 CABAB 16-20 ACBBC
第二部分：阅读理解及七选五（21-40每题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 ACB 24-27 DCDA 28-31 CDAB 32-35 ADCB 36-40 DAGFC
第三部分：语言运用（满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（36-55每题1分，满分15分）
41-45 DBAAB 46-50 DCCAB 51-55 CDADC
第二节：语法填空（每题1.5分，满分15分）
56. to recognize 57. is 58. themselves 59. that/which 60. a
61. was observed 62. absolutely 63. as 64. appreciating fortable
第四部分：写作（满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Tony,
I hope this email finds you well. I have received your request to take care of your potted plants while you’re away, and I’m more than happy to help you out.
Could you please provide me with some instructions on how to properly care for your plants It would be helpful to know the specific watering schedule, sunlight requirements, and any other special care they may need. Additionally, please let me know if there are any specific fertilizers or treatments I should use. Surely, I will do my best to ensure that your plants receive proper care and attention in your absence. They’ll be in good hands.
Wish you a safe journey back home and a wonderful time with your family and friends.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：续写（满分25分）
One possible version:
Yet the letter only made Amy struggle inside. On the one hand, she was eager to study at this distinguished university, living a life pursuing her dream. On the other hand, she thought of the responsibility put on her shoulders. Who would take care of her grandmother and her siblings if she left for university She was lost in thought. Entering her grandma’s house, She noticed Helen sitting in the wheelchair and her siblings playing, running and laughing. Upon seeing her, they ran towards her and threw themselves in her arms. At that moment, she made the big decision. She rolled the letter into a ball and threw it into the dustbin near the table.
The next afternoon, Amy spotted the wrinkled letter she threw into the dustbin on the table when arriving home. Surprised and curious, she looked around, wondering who had put it there. Just then her grandmother and her siblings came into sight. Gently holding Amy’s hand, Helen said, “Go and chase your dream. Don’t miss such a good chance.” “But who will take care of all of you ” Amy asked anxiously. “we will,” her siblings answered. Looking at them, Amy was greatly touched. Helen told her that she had contacted the community and the staff there would try their best to help them. Feeling relieved, Amy held the letter tightly, with tears in her eyes. It was family’s love and support that could help us move forward.
听力材料：
Text 1 出行
M: Shall we take a taxi or drive ourselves
W: Let’s leave our cars here and take the train into the city.
M: Good idea. We don’t have to worry about parking and it’ll be cheaper.
Text 2 物品需求
M: Can you get me another black marker pen for the blackboard This one is dry.
W: Sure. Which one do you need The big one or the small one We have several here.
M: I think I need a big one. Thank you.
Text 3 声音来源
W: What was that sound It sounded like someone laughing. Is someone in the house, or did you forget to turn off the TV
M: Don’t be silly. That was just someone calling me. I downloaded the ring from the Internet.
Text 4 不愿上学
W: When I went to wake Carla up in the morning yesterday, she wouldn’t get out of bed and said she was sick.
M: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
W: Well, it turned out that she was just trying to escape an exam she hadn’t studied for.
Text 5 时间
W: Hurry up! The concert is about to start.
M: Oh, come on! It’s just a quarter past five and there is still forty-five minutes left.
Text 6 谈论新同学
W: Have you met Julia, our new classmate from Xinjiang
M: Yes, a lovely and intelligent girl.
W: I’ve learned she is the best folk dancer in her hometown, which makes her one of the best in the country.
M: Really Why is she here
W: She is here to take English courses. She’s signed a contract with a Canadian movie director. They are going to make a film in her hometown. And she has to speak English.
M: That is cool!
Text 7 谈论假期
M: Do you know why I love summer vacation, Mom
W: You can eat all kinds of ice cream, and you don’t need to go to school, right
M: No.
W: Then, don’t tell me it’s because you can go fishing every day.
M: You are so right. No one knows me better than you do.
W: Oh, don’t even think about that. You promised me that you would go with me to your grandparents’.
M: Could we make it next weekend I was just wondering if you could let me do whatever I want this weekend.
W: That’s okay. But don’t forget what you’ve said today.
M: OK. I won’t.
W: Now finish your meal and go to bed soon.
Text 8 邻居
M: Hi, Mary. Have you met any of the other neighbors yet
W: No, not really. It’s quite difficult because my English isn’t very good.
M: What Your English is fine! Anyway, lots of people here are from different countries.
W: Are they I didn’t know that.
M: Actually, two of our neighbors are coming round to my flat for coffee on Friday morning. Do you also want to come so that you can meet them
W: Let me think. Today is Wednesday. Tomorrow I’m going to see my friend Luke. So yes, I should be free on Friday. What time should I come round
M: Is 10:30 OK
W: Yes, that sounds great, thank you. I’ll make a cake. That’s my country’s traditional snack. It’s called “mava” cake. I’m sure all of you will like it!
M: Wow, thanks! Our neighbors also promised to bring some lilies from their garden. I’m really looking forward to the gathering. See you on Friday then.
W: See you.
Text 9 采访运动员
M: Today I’m talking to 21-year-old, long-distance runner Ann Brown, who’s just returned from the World Championships. So, Ann, how did you feel about your performance in the championships
W: I’d only had a few weeks of training, so I never thought I would do brilliantly, and I was happy to get the silver medal.
M: Do you train every day or do you take a day off
W: The accepted idea is that sports people should have at least one rest day a week. But for me I find I can keep going without one.
M: What about your competitors in races — do you get to know them as friends
W: I tend to keep a professional distance. It’d be too easy to let friendships start influencing the way I run races.
M: So do you have any favorite free time activities
W: When I was a kid, I used to fly my kite at the top of the hills. But now, skiing’s something that I get into quite a bit when I’m free. I’ve always enjoyed active things, and never really been much of a reader.
Text 10 鞋匠
W: Bill Bird is a shoemaker who cannot make shoes fast enough for his growing number of customers. Customers travel hundreds of kilometers to his workshop to have their feet measured. He makes shoes for people with feet of unusual size: very large, very small, very broad or very narrow. The shoes are at least as fashionable as those in ordinary shops. Mr. Bird says that his biggest problem is that he cannot find skilled workers. Young people all seem to prefer to work with computers these days. We will lose the necessary skills soon because there are fewer and fewer shoemakers nowadays. He is 67, and now he wants to teach young people everything he knows about making shoes. He started in the business 30 years ago and now he employs three other people. His customers pay about 500 for their first pair of shoes. And extra pairs cost between 320 and 450, because it takes one employee a whole week to make just one shoe. He says his customers come because they want comfortable shoes which are exactly the right size.
英语 试题卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. How are the speakers getting into the city
A. By car. B. By train. C. By taxi.
2. What is wrong with the man’s marker pen
A. It is out of ink. B. It is too small. C. It is of the wrong color.
3. Where was the sound coming from
A. A TV. B. A radio. C. A phone.
4. What does the woman mean in the end
A. Carla told a lie. B. Carla was sick. C. Carla stayed up to study.
5. When will the concert start
A. At 5:15. B. At 5:45. C. At 6:00.
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 does the man think of Julia
A. She is a smart girl. B. She is the best dancer. C. She is a great director.
7. Why does Julia come here
A. To sign a contract. B. To learn English. C. To make a film.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man like doing on summer vacation
A. Eating ice cream. B. Catching fish. C. Playing games.
9. When will the man visit his grandparents
A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Next weekend.
10. Where are the speakers now
A. At home. B. At the school. C. At a restaurant.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does the man invite the woman to his flat
A. To show her around his garden.
B. To help her improve her English.
C. To introduce her to his neighbors.
12. What will the woman prepare for the gathering
A. A traditional snack. B. A bunch of flowers. C. Some coffee.
13. What is the probable relationship of the two speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Friends.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships
A. She did better than she had expected.
B. She regretted not preparing well enough.
C. She was disappointed to win a silver medal.
15. How often does Ann practice
A. Once a week. B. Every day. C. Six days a week.
16. How does Ann get along with the other competitors
A. She avoids close contact with them.
B. She often communicates with them.
C. She has made good friends with them.
17. What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now
A. Flying kites. B. Reading. C. Skiing.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who are the target customers of Bill Bird’s workshop
A. Those who prefer fashionable shoes.
B. Those who need unusual-sized shoes.
C. Those who like to order shoes quickly.
19. What is the biggest problem Bill Bird has now
A. The lack of computer technology.
B. The shortage of skilled workers.
C. His outdated shoe-making skills.
20. What kind of person is Bill Bird
A. Fashionable. B. Interesting. C. Devoted.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It’s Community Day again!
The event that Maple Estate residents are eagerly looking forward to is just around the corner! As usual, the Maple Residents’ Committee has planned a programme that is designed to promote community spirit. Maple Estate has been celebrating Community Day every month for more than a year. By now, we hope all our residents understand the importance of forming strong bonds with our neighbors. If you have just moved to our lovely estate and have not had the opportunity to know your neighbors, you can do so by joining at Community Day!
August Highlight: Maple Estate Chefs
Call all residents who are keen to practice your cooking skills and let your neighbors sample your cooking!You will be the stars of the upcoming event! Visit icuew.Maplerc.sg for more information and register for this activity. Kitchen equipment and basic ingredients will be provided. You will receive a $50 shopping voucher that you can use to purchase other ingredients from Maple Mart the day before the event. Remember to register before 21 July, 2024! We are sure everyone will enjoy the delicious dishes!
Time: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 6 August, 2024
Place: Maple Community Club
Entry: Flash your Maple Resident Card
“My wife and I moved to Maple Estate when we got married. For a few months, we spent all our free time after work doing up our house. Even though we knew that our neighbors were friendly and would sometimes invite us for their gatherings, we were occupied with getting things ready. However, it wasn’t long before we grew curious about the Community Day celebrations. After we started attending them regularly, we met many neighbors. The first time we invited some of them over, we played games that helped us to get to know one another better!”-Mr. Wang, a Maple Estate resident since 2022
21. What can we learn about the Community Day
A. It is an event to boost community relationship.
B. It is an event launched by the local government.
C. It is a community event held every other month.
D. It is an event open to the community and beyond.
22. What do you need to do if you want to be part of the Maple Estate Chefs
A. To pay a registration fee of $50. B. To bring some basic ingredients.
C. To sign up before 21 July, 2024. D. To purchase some cooking equipment.
23. Why didn’t the Wangs socialize much with their neighbors at first
A. They spent all their time on their work.
B. They were busy decorating their house.
C. They weren’t invited for the gatherings.
D. They lacked knowledge of the community.
B
Over 30 years ago, I stood in the front row of a kindergarten performance, singing to all the parents of the elementary school. At the end of the performance, Mrs. Summers, whom I always tried to impress, made a statement that would impact me for nearly a lifetime. She walked up to my mom and stated, “She certainly was the most excited and eager student I had this year, but she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.”
From that day on, I was always insecure about my singing. Singing became an embarrassment for me and I didn’t want anyone to hear me. When I was home alone, I would belt out (大声唱) songs as if I was singing on the stage. Though I felt insecure, it made my heart dance and my soul get free.
When I started attending church regularly, a woman came up to me and asked why I didn’t join the choir. She stated that I had a beautiful singing voice and appeared to greatly enjoy singing. I laughed and said she must have been joking. With a look of surprise, she simply suggested that I should think about it because I would be a nice addition to the choir.
Why did I have such a hard time allowing others to hear me sing It was because I had believed some words that came out of my teacher’s mouth as a child. Mrs. Summers was probably trying to be humorous, but as a child, her comment truly hurt me. So I made a decision to stop believing the words I held on to for so many years. The following week, I joined the choir, and I began to feel better. Now I sing in the streets, and I sing in the gym. It doesn’t matter if I can carry a tune in a basket; I carry it on my heart.
24. How did Mrs. Summers think of the author’s performance in the kindergarten
A. She had a great talent for singing. B. She was too nervous to sing well.
C. Her singing voice was distinctive. D. Her singing was rather out of tune.
25. How did the author feel when she heard Mrs. Summers’ words
A. Annoyed. B. Abandoned. C. Discouraged. D. Wronged.
26. What can we learn about the woman the author met in the church
A. She played a joke on the author. B. She knew the author’s problem.
C. She wanted to sing like the author. D. She appreciated the author’s voice.
27. What does the author intend to tell us in the text
A. Don’t act for others’ judgement. B. Love whatever you want to do.
C. Learn from your past mistakes. D. Hard work will finally pay off.
C
Learned helplessness occurs when a person who has experienced repeated challenges comes to believe they have no control over their situation. They then give up trying to make changes and accept their fate.
Everyone can struggle at times, especially when coping with adversity and setbacks. Learned helplessness is characterized by more lasting symptoms such as: avoiding decisions, bad attitude, giving up quickly, inability to tolerate frustration, lack of effort, low motivation, passive behavior, poor self-esteem, refusing to try and so on. Learned helplessness is not a mental health problem, but it can sometimes be a sign of a mental disorder such as depression or anxiety.
The concept of learned helplessness was discovered accidentally by psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven F. Maier. They had initially observed helpless behavior in dogs that were classically conditioned to expect an electrical shock after hearing a tone. Later, the dogs were placed in a shuttlebox that contained two chambers (室) separated by a low barrier. The floor was electrified on one side, and not on the other. The dogs previously subjected to the classical conditioning made no attempts to escape, even though avoiding the shock simply involved jumping over a small barrier.
Learned helplessness is frequently the result of experiencing stress or pain. People may feel that they have little to no control over the situation. Because of the lack of control, people may feel helpless and unmotivated to take action. Common causes that can lead to learned helplessness include: abuse, childhood neglect, domestic violence, natural disasters, etc.
Over-parenting can also contribute to the development of learned helplessness in children. When children are not allowed to try things independently, they may develop a poor sense of personal agency. Instead of trying, they believe that they are unable to do things and do not put forth any effort.
So what can people do to overcome learned helplessness Learned helplessness can often be successfully decreased, particularly if intervention occurs during the early stages. Long-term learned helplessness can also be reduced, although it may require longer-term effort. Strategies that can help include: psychotherapy, self-care strategies, and getting social support.
28. Who is most likely to suffer from learned helplessness
A. A person willing to accept help.
B. A person lacking discipline and energy.
C. A person encountering failures repeatedly.
D. A person desiring to succeed on their own.
29. What is mainly discussed about learned helplessness in the second paragraph
A. Types. B. Cures. C. Causes. D. Symptoms
30. What do the underlined words “subjected to” mean in paragraph 3
A. Receiving. B. Rejecting. C. Enjoying. D. Fearing.
31. Which of the following is most likely to be a follow-up to this text
A. Predicting the extension of the concept of learned helplessness.
B. Explaining the ways of beating learned helplessness separately.
C. Describing the discovery of the concept of learned helplessness.
D. Summarizing the causes and consequences of learned helplessness.
D
Flowers have a longstanding tradition as a means of emotional expression. When we wish to convey our affection, joy or condolences (哀悼) and words won’t work, we rely on the beauty of the flowers.
One of the most famous examples of floriography (花艺) is King Charles’ choice of funeral wreath for his mother, the late Queen. He expressed his sense of loss through his choice of blooms: Myrtle (香桃木) for love and prosperity, paired with English oak to represent strength.
How floriography influences our decisions has led florists to make some interesting observations. First, they documented that 29 percent of people chose flowers based on the color of the bouquet, with red being the most popular choice. Red is the color of passion and is widely regarded as an expression of love. However, pink has sumless meanings, depending on where you live: in Thailand, it symbolizes trust, while in Japan, it is considered a sign of good health. However, this only begins to scratch the surface of floriography.
But like all things in the world, there are good and bad, and some flowers are used to represent negative feelings toward the recipient. You might think yellow carnations are pretty, but they’ve been a symbol of defiance (蔑视) throughout history. Another flower best avoided is buttercup, whose yellow petals symbolize childishness.
By welcoming the tradition of floriography back into wider culture, we can explore the depth of our emotions in unique ways. Take a look at our beloved emojis — we can talk without typing a single word. Sending a heart here and a fire icon emojis there speaks through their aesthetics, a secret language all their own. Flowers are no different. They were merely the emojis of the19th Century, still filtering through after all this time.
32. What is the author’s purpose in referring to the example of King Charles
A. To prove flowers to be expressive.
B. To introduce the topic of the passage.
C. To arouse the readers’ interest in flowers.
D. To present some knowledge of flowers.
33. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A. Sending flowers was historically disapproved of.
B. Buttercup was suitable flowers for giving to children.
C. Giving flowers often leads to some misunderstandings.
D. A second thought should be given to flowers to be sent.
34. How does the author make his point about flowers in the last paragraph
A. By listing some representative emojis.
B. By recognizing the popularity of emojis.
C. By borrowing the similar features of emojis.
D. By mentioning the similar history of emojis.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Traditional Art of Giving Flowers
B. The Emotional Expression in Flowers
C. Social Functions of Some Flowers
D. Interesting Observation of Flowers
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。有两项为多余选项。
Are you one of those people who like spending time alone If so, you probably already know that there are some people who will scold you for it. They think you are alone because you are anxious around other people and just don’t have very positive relationships with humans. 36
This is a common phenomenon of being alone for too long. Recently, scholars have increasingly recognized the value of spending time alone. 37 They believe that spending time alone is good for creativity, self-insight, self-development, relaxation, and spirituality.
38 One of the most important facts is whether you choose to be alone. If you are spending time alone because that’s what you want, then that will probably be a psychologically healthy experience. If instead you are home alone feeling despondent because you really want to be with other people, that’s much more problematic.
As important as that distinction is, some scholars believe it is not enough. Even people who choose to be alone, they point out, can do so for different reasons. 39 Others, however, are more likely to be indicative of good psychological health.
For young people, spending time alone for positive reasons is associated with a number of healthy psychological experiences. Those who are alone for negative reasons are worrying. However, wanting to be alone for positive reasons and wanting to be alone for negative reasons are not completely separate. 40 Some people want to be alone for two reasons.
A. They have even documented it.
B. They are forced to spend much time alone.
C. There is a small relevance between the two.
D. They assume you are lonely and depressed.
E. The two have nothing to do with each other.
F. Some reasons for being alone are likely to cause trouble.
G. How do you decide whether being alone is good or bad
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
While in middle school, students seem to have one goal: to be popular. Like most thirteen-year-olds, I gave in to this need to 41 .
One afternoon, I told my father that I wanted to be popular. He looked at me and asked me why I felt that way. I 42 my shoulders and looked back into my drink. I had never stopped to think about why I felt the need to settle in…. I 43 did.
My father 44 to tell me a story from his college days. His mother had made him several sweater vests to wear at school. These sweater vests were 45 , but hardly “in style.” Nevertheless, they became a 46 in my father’s closet. He didn’t care that he wasn’t 47 the latest fashion. In fact, he didn’t care what everyone thought of him, either. I was 48 . What was even more surprising was that by breaking with convention, my father started a 49 . What he wore became fashionable because the other students saw the 50 with which he dressed.
As the days passed and I thought about it, I realized there might be some 51 to what my father said after all. I tried to make a change from just 52 the audience to focusing on the behavior that I really enjoyed. From then on, I found myself 53 less and less about what other people thought of me. It was a wonderful 54 ! I learned a valuable lesson in the process: 55 against the current can only make me stronger.
41. A. get away B. break up C. set off D. fit in
42. A. scratched B. shrugged C. switched D. shook
43. A. simply B. unwillingly C. consciously D. pleasantly
44. A. proceeded B. determined C. pretended D. attempted
45. A. fashionable B. practical C. unique D. elegant
46. A. sample B. souvenir C. decoration D. must
47. A. resisting B. describing C. sporting D. designing
48. A. depressed B. delighted C. shocked D. disappointed
49. A. trend B. revolution C. campaign D. reformation
50. A. dignity B. confidence C. regret D. embarrassment
51. A. attention B. response C. truth D. gratitude
52. A. complaining B. blaming C. appreciating D. pleasing
53. A. caring B. fancying C. remembering D. imagining
54. A. satisfaction B. challenge C. expectation D. liberation
55. A. Leaning B. Voting C. Swimming D. Running
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。
International Left-Handers Day is celebrated every year on August 13 in an effort 56 (recognize) the differences and uniqueness of left-handed individuals in our society. Most of us have grown up around right-handed people. Some of us have been taught that using our left hand to carry out some essential tasks 57 (be) disrespectful. Consequently, left-handed individuals often find 58 (they) in an awkward situation in a world that is mainly right-handed. Left-handers are often ignored when it comes to design and technology 59 are tuned to suit the requirements of the right-handed majority. Even simple chores like using 60 pair of scissors or using the ATM are inconvenient for most left-handers.
International Left-Handers Day 61 (observe) for the first time in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell. On this day, left-handers are confident that having a dominant left hand is 62 (absolute) normal. Left-handedness should be recognized 63 a unique strength instead of an oddity. This day is very significant as it spreads awareness about the importance of 64 (appreciate) left-handed persons across the globe. This ensures that the historical biases (偏见) against left-handers are corrected and that the world is made as 65 (comfort) for left-handed persons as it is for right-handers.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的留学生好友Toy假期要回国一段时间，他来信询问你是否可以帮助照看一下他养的盆栽植物。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示同意；
2. 询问注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Tony,Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
By the time 18-year-old Amy Waldroop returned to her grandmother’s tiny house, it was nearly midnight and she was exhausted. After a full day’s work at a flower shop, she had put in another six hours waiting tables before heading home. This was her typical weekends.
Pushing the key into the lock, she quietly opened the door so as not to wake her younger siblings. She stepped into the front room, and froze. The house was a mess: plates of half-eaten food were scattered in front of the TV; clothes, shoes and exercise books were everyone.
Amy’s eyes welled with tears. “This is just too much for me.” she thought. Terrible memories began to race through her mind. Two years before, her parents lost their lives in an accident, leaving Amy and her siblings for their grandma, Helen, who had spent half of her life in a wheelchair. The life burden fell on Amy’s shoulders, which was too much for a girl.
Life moved on. One day, walking across the school grounds, Amy found a table littered with university brochures. She browsed through pictures of spacious campuses and happy peers, all of it looking unachievable for her, given the current situation and financial conditions. But her teacher gave her unexpected hope, saying “You could attend university for free. It would take a scholarship, though, and for that you’d need much better grades.”
During her final year of high school, Amy diligently attended classes, then went to work after school, returned to her grandmother’s house, cared for her sisters and brothers and went through homework till the early hours of the morning, struggling for her dream university.
One afternoon, she walked home from school, holding a sheet of paper tightly. It was a letter from the University of California, informing her that she would be offered a scholarship and was admitted to the university. It was what she’d been longing for, a place where she could study to become someone special-a nurse, perhaps, or maybe even a lawyer.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Yet the letter only made Amy struggle inside.The next afternoon, Amy spotted the wrinkled letter she threw into the dustbin on the table when arriving home.
2024年5月“桐·浦·富·兴”教研联盟高二调研测试
参考答案
第一部分：听力（1-20每题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BACAC 6-10 ABBCA 11-15 CABAB 16-20 ACBBC
第二部分：阅读理解及七选五（21-40每题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 ACB 24-27 DCDA 28-31 CDAB 32-35 ADCB 36-40 DAGFC
第三部分：语言运用（满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（36-55每题1分，满分15分）
41-45 DBAAB 46-50 DCCAB 51-55 CDADC
第二节：语法填空（每题1.5分，满分15分）
56. to recognize 57. is 58. themselves 59. that/which 60. a
61. was observed 62. absolutely 63. as 64. appreciating fortable
第四部分：写作（满分40分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Tony,
I hope this email finds you well. I have received your request to take care of your potted plants while you’re away, and I’m more than happy to help you out.
Could you please provide me with some instructions on how to properly care for your plants It would be helpful to know the specific watering schedule, sunlight requirements, and any other special care they may need. Additionally, please let me know if there are any specific fertilizers or treatments I should use. Surely, I will do my best to ensure that your plants receive proper care and attention in your absence. They’ll be in good hands.
Wish you a safe journey back home and a wonderful time with your family and friends.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：续写（满分25分）
One possible version:
Yet the letter only made Amy struggle inside. On the one hand, she was eager to study at this distinguished university, living a life pursuing her dream. On the other hand, she thought of the responsibility put on her shoulders. Who would take care of her grandmother and her siblings if she left for university She was lost in thought. Entering her grandma’s house, She noticed Helen sitting in the wheelchair and her siblings playing, running and laughing. Upon seeing her, they ran towards her and threw themselves in her arms. At that moment, she made the big decision. She rolled the letter into a ball and threw it into the dustbin near the table.
The next afternoon, Amy spotted the wrinkled letter she threw into the dustbin on the table when arriving home. Surprised and curious, she looked around, wondering who had put it there. Just then her grandmother and her siblings came into sight. Gently holding Amy’s hand, Helen said, “Go and chase your dream. Don’t miss such a good chance.” “But who will take care of all of you ” Amy asked anxiously. “we will,” her siblings answered. Looking at them, Amy was greatly touched. Helen told her that she had contacted the community and the staff there would try their best to help them. Feeling relieved, Amy held the letter tightly, with tears in her eyes. It was family’s love and support that could help us move forward.
听力材料：
Text 1 出行
M: Shall we take a taxi or drive ourselves
W: Let’s leave our cars here and take the train into the city.
M: Good idea. We don’t have to worry about parking and it’ll be cheaper.
Text 2 物品需求
M: Can you get me another black marker pen for the blackboard This one is dry.
W: Sure. Which one do you need The big one or the small one We have several here.
M: I think I need a big one. Thank you.
Text 3 声音来源
W: What was that sound It sounded like someone laughing. Is someone in the house, or did you forget to turn off the TV
M: Don’t be silly. That was just someone calling me. I downloaded the ring from the Internet.
Text 4 不愿上学
W: When I went to wake Carla up in the morning yesterday, she wouldn’t get out of bed and said she was sick.
M: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
W: Well, it turned out that she was just trying to escape an exam she hadn’t studied for.
Text 5 时间
W: Hurry up! The concert is about to start.
M: Oh, come on! It’s just a quarter past five and there is still forty-five minutes left.
Text 6 谈论新同学
W: Have you met Julia, our new classmate from Xinjiang
M: Yes, a lovely and intelligent girl.
W: I’ve learned she is the best folk dancer in her hometown, which makes her one of the best in the country.
M: Really Why is she here
W: She is here to take English courses. She’s signed a contract with a Canadian movie director. They are going to make a film in her hometown. And she has to speak English.
M: That is cool!
Text 7 谈论假期
M: Do you know why I love summer vacation, Mom
W: You can eat all kinds of ice cream, and you don’t need to go to school, right
M: No.
W: Then, don’t tell me it’s because you can go fishing every day.
M: You are so right. No one knows me better than you do.
W: Oh, don’t even think about that. You promised me that you would go with me to your grandparents’.
M: Could we make it next weekend I was just wondering if you could let me do whatever I want this weekend.
W: That’s okay. But don’t forget what you’ve said today.
M: OK. I won’t.
W: Now finish your meal and go to bed soon.
Text 8 邻居
M: Hi, Mary. Have you met any of the other neighbors yet
W: No, not really. It’s quite difficult because my English isn’t very good.
M: What Your English is fine! Anyway, lots of people here are from different countries.
W: Are they I didn’t know that.
M: Actually, two of our neighbors are coming round to my flat for coffee on Friday morning. Do you also want to come so that you can meet them
W: Let me think. Today is Wednesday. Tomorrow I’m going to see my friend Luke. So yes, I should be free on Friday. What time should I come round
M: Is 10:30 OK
W: Yes, that sounds great, thank you. I’ll make a cake. That’s my country’s traditional snack. It’s called “mava” cake. I’m sure all of you will like it!
M: Wow, thanks! Our neighbors also promised to bring some lilies from their garden. I’m really looking forward to the gathering. See you on Friday then.
W: See you.
Text 9 采访运动员
M: Today I’m talking to 21-year-old, long-distance runner Ann Brown, who’s just returned from the World Championships. So, Ann, how did you feel about your performance in the championships
W: I’d only had a few weeks of training, so I never thought I would do brilliantly, and I was happy to get the silver medal.
M: Do you train every day or do you take a day off
W: The accepted idea is that sports people should have at least one rest day a week. But for me I find I can keep going without one.
M: What about your competitors in races — do you get to know them as friends
W: I tend to keep a professional distance. It’d be too easy to let friendships start influencing the way I run races.
M: So do you have any favorite free time activities
W: When I was a kid, I used to fly my kite at the top of the hills. But now, skiing’s something that I get into quite a bit when I’m free. I’ve always enjoyed active things, and never really been much of a reader.
Text 10 鞋匠
W: Bill Bird is a shoemaker who cannot make shoes fast enough for his growing number of customers. Customers travel hundreds of kilometers to his workshop to have their feet measured. He makes shoes for people with feet of unusual size: very large, very small, very broad or very narrow. The shoes are at least as fashionable as those in ordinary shops. Mr. Bird says that his biggest problem is that he cannot find skilled workers. Young people all seem to prefer to work with computers these days. We will lose the necessary skills soon because there are fewer and fewer shoemakers nowadays. He is 67, and now he wants to teach young people everything he knows about making shoes. He started in the business 30 years ago and now he employs three other people. His customers pay about 500 for their first pair of shoes. And extra pairs cost between 320 and 450, because it takes one employee a whole week to make just one shoe. He says his customers come because they want comfortable shoes which are exactly the right size.
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