2023学年第二学期浙江北斗星盟阶段性考试
高三英语学科试题
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Paul going to do this summer
A．Go to the beach. B．Earn some money. C．Attend summer school.
2．What do we know about the woman
A．She is angry at the man’s rudeness.
B．She is reluctant to go to Eric’s house.
C．She is a newcomer to the neighborhood.
3．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To send an apology. B．To seek some advice. C．To make a complaint.
4．Which kind of tea does the man probably drink before sleep
A．Yorkshire tea with milk.
B．Earl Grey tea without milk.
C．Peppermint tea without lemon.
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Classmates. C．Cycling companions.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．Why does the woman prepare a knife when making a cake
A．To cut the cake into pieces.
B．To check if the cake is done.
C．To stop the cake from burning.
7．What can we say about the woman
A．She is clever. B．She is faithful. C．She is perseverant.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the novel based on
A．An old film. B．Personal experiences. C．Imaginary events.
9．What makes Sally worried about her essay
A．Word limits. B．Misspelling. C．Lack of original ideas.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What did the woman do last week
A．She attended a study tour.
B．She went on a visit to Canada.
C．She ordered various candies online.
11．What did the European Union do in 2010
A．It decreased the import of candies.
B．It designed a special warning label.
C．It made stricter requirements on food dyes.
12．What does the man hope
A．Consumers can see a warning on all products.
B．The European Union can make healthy food dyes.
C．The children’s be havioral problems can be avoided.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What does the man come to New York for
A．Meeting the woman. B．Having a break. C．Starting over.
14．Why didn’t the man leave his last job earlier
A．He was badly ill.
B．His family held him back.
C．He was dragged by loads of work.
15．What did the man do for a living
A．An editor. B．A novelist. C．An assistant.
16．What will the man do according to his plan
A．Treat sleeping disorders. B．Work at a school. C．Pursue further study.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who played a role in I Will Fight No More Forever
A．Emilio Delgado. B．Robin Meade. C．Chief Joseph.
18．What is Turning Red about
A．A panda. B．A dream. C．A teenager.
19．What percentage of Yellowstone National Park is in Montana
A．96%. B．3%. C．1%.
20．What can we infer from the talk
A．Mei Lee likes to meet challenges.
B．The first national park was born in 1872.
C．Delgado starred in a movie called Turning Red.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Wondering what to read in this issue Here is brief information about four contributors.
Roshaan Bouwer
CULTURE SHOCK（P31）
Roshaan Bouwer is a true Capetonian at heart. And while she loves her city, this has not stopped the adventurer in her from wanting to explore unknown lands. Of particular interest to her is the Asian continent, its cultures and food. In The Thread, she describes her experience teaching in Vietnam and then country hopping before returning home. When not dreaming of her next destination and trying her hand at cooking one of the exotic dishes she had on her travels, Roshaan keeps on working as Habari Media’s Chief Copy Editor and a contributing writer.
Justin Fox
QUINTESSENTIALKAROO（P70）
Justin Fox is a travel journalist, author and former editor of Getaway. His travel assignments take him all over the world, from the Gobi Desert to the Aretic Circle. In this issue, he recounts a recent trip to Samara Game Reserve in the Great Karoo, a part of the country that holds a special place in his heart. Justin’s latest book, Place: South African Literary Journeys, dedicates three chapters to the Karoo. His next book, The Wolf Hunt, is a World War II naval adventure due out next month.
Sue Adams
SAILING IN THE LAND THE WORLD FORGOT（P94）
Sue Adams grew up in South Africa in an adventurous family, and the wandering spirit has never left her. She has produced work for magazines all Africa as a travel writer and photographer. Sue loves the strange and unusual, the African bush veld and anything off the beaten track. She and her family spent a year sailing up the East African coast and across to Madagascar, where she fell in love with the gentle people, the quirk y animals and everything the sea had to offer. Sue is happiest when she can take off her watch and live by the natural rhythms of the moon and the tides, sun rise and sunset.
Neil Büchner Jnr
AN ATHENIAN STREET ART ADVENTURE（P102）
Neil Büchner Jnr is a Cape Town-based multi-instrumentalist, visual artist, writer and occasional model. He releases experimental electronic music under his Broken Telephone moniker, is perhaps best known as the frontman for local art-rock band PXLS, and works as a freelance copy and content writer for Letterhead. Neil prides himself on being a passionate, gifted writer with a talent for out-of-the-box thinking and, above all, a kind, driven and enthusiastic individual.
21．What do Roshaan Bouwer and Sue Adams have in common
A．Both of them are sailing enthusiasts. B．Both of them are female contributors.
C．Both of them are interested in cooking food. D．Both of them are adventurous photographers.
22．Which page may you turn to if you plan to travel in Athens
A．31 B．70 C．94 D．102
23．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A blog B．A brochure C．A magazine D．A guide
B
Whenever Song Jing visits a museum, she will check out the section on ancient books. Besides appreciating the wisdom hidden in these historical volumes, she also focuses on how they are bound（装帧）and presented. “It’s more like a force of habit caused by my job,” said Song.
This 34-year-old “book doctor” has been working in the restoration department for ancient books at the National Library of China in Beijing, since she finished her cultural relic protection studies course at Peking University in 2015．Up to now, she has been engaged in restoring more than 100 ancient cultural relies.
At the moment, Song and her colleagues are working on restoring a copy of Yongle Dadian, an encyclopedia created in 1408．Unfortunately, most of its books that have survived until today have suffered damage to their original binding. “To rest ore them to their original form, we need to gather information from various sources, such as images and texts, before we can make sure their original binding style and repair them accordingly,” she explained. Moreover, the ancient encyclopedia’s silk texture and color have both grown inconsistent, which makes creating the necessary raw materials and matching the color difficult.
In the past, restorers had to rely on their experience to determine the appropriate materials to use for a project. As technology has evolved, they are able to use a new method to finish the task through microscopes. However, technology can only help so much, as ancient books restoration still requires essential manual skills, including cutting and brushing paper and binding. Apart from this, the restoration also requires strong control when brushing the paper. “If the pressure is not properly controlled during the brushing process, the paper may tear, but if the touch is too light, the paper won’t adhere（黏附）,” Song explained.
Owing to the meaningful and complex process, the ancient books restoration technique of the national library was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008. “Hopefully, I can be of some help in inspiring more young people to find their lifelong passion in the field of cultural heritage preservation,” said Song.
24．Why is Song Jing called a “book doctor”
A．She works in the restoration department. B．She focuses on the binding of ancient books.
C．She is devoted to the ancient books restoration. D．She enjoys checking out ancient books in a museum.
25．What is a challenge in the restoration of the encyclopedia
A．Editing texts B．Gathering images
C．Going with the color D．Identifying raw materials
26．Which of the following can best describe Song
A．dedicated and careful B．unselfish and cautious
C．diligent and ambitious D．determined and creative
27．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To relate a story B．To introduce a “book doctor”
C．To share a passion D．To protect the cultural heritage
C
How good are you at maths From working out how to split the bill after a meal to calculating your household bills, maths is all around us. Some people love the challenge of algebra or enjoy working out number puzzles such as Sudoku. But many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry and confusion.
It can seem daunting, but this “maths anxiety” is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of15and 16-year-olds across 34countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems,33% said they got tense doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Other studies have shown that the problem really starts in childhood, at school. Maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected.
Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “It’s not clear why maths arouses so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer—there’s no room for bluffing—might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume we’re not a “maths person”, we avoid solving things that we probably could do.
Psychologists have been trying to work out ways to address “maths anxiety”. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is critical, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women, who love teaching maths to younger children. Others suggest that articulating your fears can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat. Ideally, we need to voice our concern and think positively. Let’s give maths a second chance.
28．What is the function of the first sentence of the text
A．To ask a question. B．To attract attention.
C．To give an example. D．To stress importance.
29．What does David Robson say about the problem
A．The cause of fear for maths is evident.
B．The answers to maths questions are ambiguous.
C．Our self-distrust keeps us form solving maths problem.
D．The accuracy of maths answers may lead to maths anxiety.
30．What does the underlined word “articulating” mean in the last paragraph
A．Confirming B．Overcoming C．Awaking D．Expressing
31．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Maths test: a real nightmare B．Maths research: a promising field
C．Maths anxiety: a solvable problem D．Maths confusion: a common phenomenon
D
A parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as “parentese”—as they respond positively to the baby’s babbling and gestures, commonly with eye contact and smiles.
These connections don’t just make for a touching sight. New research from the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences（I-LABS）shows they’re important for infant language growth, too.
In a study published April 8 in Current Biology, researchers used a safe and noninvasive brain-imaging technique called MEG, to monitor infant brain activity during social and nonsocial interactions with the same adult. They found that when the adult talked and played socially with a 5-month-old baby, the baby’s brain activity particularly increased in regions responsible for attention—and the level of this type of activity predicted enhanced language development at later ages. This’social’ scenario（场景）was compared with a ‘nonsocial’ scenario in which the adult turned away from the baby to talk to another person. This interaction showed lower activity levels in the same brain areas.
“This is the first study to directly compare infant brain responses to adult-infant social interaction versus nonsocial interaction, and then follow up with the children until they reached the age of 2.5to see how the early brain activation relates to the child’s future language abilities, ”said lead author Alexis Bosseler, research scientist at I-LABS.
The MEG brain-imaging technology allowed the baby to move and interact naturally with the adult, which enabled researchers to track the firing of neurons from multiple areas in the baby’s brain as the adult talked to, played with and smiled at the baby. They then monitored the infant’s brain activity a second time as the adult turned away and paid attention to someone else.
These actions naturally occur every day between adults and babies, and the study showed they have different measurable effects on a baby’s brain. Researchers found that increased neural activity in response to the social interaction at 5months predicted enhanced language development at five later ages: 18,21,24,27 and 30 months.
“The connection between early brain reactions and later language is consistent with scientists’ fascination with the early age period and opens up many new questions that we, and others, will be exploring,” said co-author Andrew Meltzoff.
32．What can we know about “Parentese”
A．It is formal and useful. B．It is universally standard.
C．It is often used by a caretaker. D．It is a high-pitched voice from a baby.
33．How was the study conducted
A．By quoting theories B．By following suit
C．By giving examples D．By making comparisons
34．Which of the following is right according to the text
A．Social interaction showed lower activity levels in brain.
B．The baby’s brain activity was tracked at least twice in the study.
C．It was the first study to directly compare infant brains to adult ones.
D.5-month-old babies with increased brain activity will learn languages better at age 18.
35．What is the text mainly about
A．Scientists are fascinated to research into babyhood.
B．Social interactions makes for language development in infants.
C．Much research has been done to promote infant language development.
D．Parental interaction with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Do you know the names of the people who live next door Chances are you live next to someone, but do you actually know them Sadly, the only time we do seem to hear about people’s neighbors is when things go wrong-hearing people say things like they have the neighbors from hell! So, what does go wrong
When talking about famous feuds（世仇）with people who live next door, you only need to think of the Montagues and Capulets in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 36 These days, especially in cities, many people live in apartments, tightly packed into apartment blocks. Our neighbors are all around us-so what issues can come from that
The first obvious cause of dispute is noise pollution. Loud bass pumping through the walls, construction, or people arguing next door can disrupt the harmony of your living space. 37 However, getting someone like a building manager involved to speak to your neighbour and making complaints official can make things more awkward as you didn’t speak to your neighbour directly.
38 If your neighbour likes eating especially pungent food, something that offends your nostrils, and that smell drifts through your window, what can you do Some other common issues include water leaking through the ceiling, pets making noise, and littering from the balcony above you.
And then, if you’re lucky enough to own a garden, that can present even more issues to fight with your neighbour about! This could include hedges and fences that are too high, balls and toys invading your garden or hitting your windows, and boundary disputes over where your neighbors’ land ends. 39
It’s not easy living next door to someone, especially if they’re noisy. 40 Also, try considering if the things you are doing could upset your neighbors. If it’s something that would upset you, maybe think again.
A．And then what about smells
B．All these can create hatred over time.
C．Thankfully, most real-life quarrels don’t go that far.
D．The second obvious cause of dispute is food pollution.
E．So you can’t help but argue with your neighbors angrily.
F．But having a clear and honest line of dialogue might be of help.
G．Asking them directly to turn the music down can make you anxious.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Over the years, I have learned that God refines our spirits not only through great challenges but also through everyday 41 and simple moments. I got another 42 of this just the other day at the grocery store.
It was a chilly and 43 day and all I wanted to do was grab my stuff and go home. As I hurried towards the store 44 . I saw a little, old lady 45 with age, walking slowly in the rain with a stick in her hand. I didn’t stop to speak with her, 46 , but hurried on into the store. Later as I was pushing my car t 47 through the aisles（过道）I saw her again in a motorized car t carefully 48 out of other people’s way. Again I 49 her and hurried on.
Thankfully, God in His infinite Love gave me a third 50 . As I was ready to leave, I saw her again, sitting in her cart 51 sadly at the boxes she couldn’t even reach if she was standing. This time I stopped and asked if I could help her. She gave me the most 52 smile and pointed to a box on the top shelf. I stretched up and 53 it for her. Then we talked for a few minutes, two souls 54 in a beautiful way, until we said “goodbye”. As I was leaving the store, I smiled and thanked God for giving me enough chances to finally get it 55 .
41．A．encounters B．adventures C．exercises D．routines
42．A．warning B．clue C．reminder D．memory
43．A．sunny B．rainy C．cloudy D．foggy
44．A．entrance B．counter C．garage D．exit
45．A．weakened B．deafened C．wrinkled D．bent
46．A．yet B．though C．still D．either
47．A．excitedly B．leisurely C．quickly D．awkwardly
48．A．driving B．pushing C．dashing D．diving
49．A．approached B．impressed C．addressed D．ignored
50．A．challenge B．examination C．opportunity D．experiment
51．A．looking down B．looking up C．looking for D．looking around
52．A．thoughtful B．alarming C．beautiful D．confusing
53．A．grabbed B．moved C．fetched D．held
54．A．consuming B．contacting C．conducting D．connecting
55．A．started B．right C．finished D．wrong
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。
It is often time-consuming to travel by car or bus in a country 56 size of China. Consequently, high speed trains make good sense.
An early attempt 57 （find）a technological breakthrough for high speed rail travel in China was the Shanghai Maglev（磁悬浮列车）, which opened to the public in 2004．As the first 58 （commerce）magnetic-levitation train in the world, it connects Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport with the Shanghai subway system, 59 （travel）a distance of 30 kilometers in 8 minutes.
In 2007, the Chinese Ministry of Railways began joint ventures（风险事业） 60 four companies（from Canada, Japan, France and Germany）to develop high speed rail within China. As Chinese railway technology 61 （mature）, the development of the high speed rail system became 62 （increase）localized, until the all-Chinese Fuxing Hao（Renaissance） 63 （create）and rolled into production in 2017.
China now has nearly 30,000 kilometers of high speed track. Using high speed rail, 64 used to be a 34-hour journey can now be accomplished in just seven to nine hours. While this is still a long journey, it means you can leave in the morning 65 arrive in the afternoon.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校近期将举行一场以“向校园欺凌说不”为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇英语演讲稿参赛。演讲要点包括：
1．校园欺凌的表现形式及影响。
2．如何应对校园欺凌。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：bully v.威吓，欺凌；n.恃强凌弱者
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。
I sat in the breakfast corner with my four-year-old son, Matthew, trying to ignore the ache in my stomach. I was still recovering from a surgery. I hoped for strength and happiness. But the future seemed so hopeless.
Matthew jumped up from his spot on the kitchen floor. “Bird!” he shouted, rushing to the sliding door. Sure enough, there was a white dove seated on a rubber tree. It sat there a few moments, and then flew away. I’d never seen one in our neighborhood before.
When I dragged myself to the kitchen the next morning, the dove was back. This time it was with a mate carrying twigs（嫩枝）, “Look, Matthew,” I said, pointing to the tree. “They’re going to make a nest.” The doves flew in and out of the courtyard all week, building on the top of the rubber tree. Matthew could hardly contain his excitement. Every morning, he’d run into the kitchen and take his spot by the sliding glass door, talking to the birds while they worked. As much as I was grieving（感到悲伤）,I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits too. We watched their progress as if it were a real-life soap opera unfolding before us. Gradually, my pain disappeared, replaced by joy.
Then it all went wrong. The courtyard was a safe enough spot for a nest, but the rubber tree’s broad, thin leaves were far from stable. One night, a strong wind blew through, throwing the doves’ nest to the ground. I heard the twigs break apart. Nothing good ever lasts. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. And they paid no attention to the pi le of sticks that had once been their nest. They started again from scratch, though the wind destroyed all their hard work. The next day, and the next, they renewed their efforts, as if nothing had happened.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右：
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: I knew I had to do something for the poor creatures. ______________________________________
Paragraph 2:“The birds were back!” Matthew announced. ___________________________________________
2023学年第二学期北斗星盟高三适应性联考
高三年级英语学科 参考答案
听力：
1-5BBCAA 6-10 BCBBA 11-15CACBC 16-20 CACBB
阅读：
A篇:BDC B篇:CCAC C篇: BDDC D篇:CDBB
七选五：
36-40:CGABF
完形填空：
41-45ACBAD 46-50 BCADC 51-55BCADB
参考答案：
56．the 57．to find 58．commercial 59．travelling/ traveling 60．with
61．matured 62．increasingly 63．was created 64．what 65．and
应用文范文：
Dear teachers and fellow students,
I am honored to deliver a speech on the pressing issue of bullying on campus.
Bullying on campus is a serious problem that takes various forms, including physical violence, verbal abuse and social exclusion. These actions do great harm to victims, leading to feelings of fear, isolation, and low self-esteem. So it is crucial to say “No” to bullying. We can launch campaigns to educate ourselves and others on the harmful impacts of bullying as well as promote a culture of empathy and respect within our school community. If we witness bullying, do stand up and report it. Together, I am sure we will create a bully-free campus!
Thank you for your listening.
读后续写范文：
I knew I had to do something for the poor creatures. Their adversity stirred something within me. I was going to help them instead of just watching the doves persistently build their nest. Before the time when the doves usually made their visits, I looked through the garage for an old piece of shelving. By means of a ladder, I successfully hammered the shelving into the wall next to the rubber tree. Covered with some leaves, it looked like part of the tree. Then Matthew and I stood by the door, waiting and hoping.
“The birds were back!” Matthew announced. To our delight, they seemed to approve of the new platform and began rebuilding their nest. Matthew’s eyes lit up with joy, and I felt warmth surging through my heart. As the doves persevered, so did we. Their unwavering determination had become a source of inspiration for us, reminding us that setbacks were not the end, but an opportunity for a new beginning. In their brief existence, the doves had taught us a profound lesson about resilience and hope, one that would stick in our mind for a long time to come.
附听力原文
Text 1
W: What are your plans for the summer vacation, Paul
M: Oh, I’d love to go and lie on a beach somewhere, but I need to save some money for school. I think I’ll stay home and get a job.（1）
Text 2（第2题为推断题）
W: Going over to his place for dinner isn’t an easy thing for me. Why on earth did you accept
M: Oh, come on, Alice. Eric is new to the neighborhood and it would be rude to decline his invitation.
W: You always persuade me into doing things like this.
M: I promise it is the last time.
Text 3（第3题为推断题）
W: Could you do something about your dog It barks at night and keeps me awake.
M: I didn’t realize. It won’t happen again.
Text 4
W: I usually have a cup of Earl Grey tea without milk. You like Yorkshire tea, right
M: Yes, but for years I have been a firm believer in the fact that tea should be served with milk, which can send us to sleep.（4）By the way, except Peppermint tea, which goes well with lemon.
Text 5（第5题为推断题）
M: Hi, Lisa. Bob speaking. My mom told me that she saw you skipping in the garden when she took out the trash. Would you like to try cycling with me in the community
W: Oh, that is my twin sister Olivia. I was studying for my exam then.
Text 6（第7题为推断题）
M: How did you celebrate your son’s birthday yesterday
W: I made Jacob a birthday cake.
M: Wow, I remember you couldn’t tolerate the baking things.
W: Yes. It’s a long story. I put the cake in the oven. The instructions said I need to put a knife into it when the time is up. Then if the knife comes out clean, it means the cake is cooked all the way through.
（6）I have no faith in it. So I kept putting it back in the oven for a little more time, until eventually it had been in the oven for twice as long as its original baking time. Obviously, it burnt. The outcome didn’t surprise me at all. Then, I continued to try again and finally reached my goal.
Text 7
M: Sally,（9）great answer today in class!
W: Oh, thanks. I really enjoyed that novel and the film adaptation of it, so I was looking forward to sharing my ideas.（8）The way the author describes the characters and the troubles they face provides plenty of food for thought.
M: Yes, it’s the writer’s own story with real-life events — how she learned to cope with what happened unexpectedly and how she would do things differently.（8）It doesn’t give us direct answers, but reminds us to be mindful in difficult situations. I must say, I admire the way you expressed your thoughts. As for myself, I find it quite challenging.
W: Thanks again. And you always make few spelling mistakes. That’s actually what I struggle with.（9）
M: It sounds like we can complement each other perfectly. By the way, did Mrs. Cook mention the word limits for our essay （9）
W: I’m not sure. I tried to stay short, just in case.
Text 8
W: I went to a research institute last weekend.（10）
M: Really Tell me more.
W: Actually, I ordered some different kinds of candies from Amazon last month. The ingredients in these various candies aroused my interest. So I applied for a study tour online. During the tour, we visited many candy factories in Europe. A professor from Canada showed us most man-made food dyes are derived from petrol, or crude oil. They really offer no benefit to consumers.（10）
M: Yes. These food dyes are marketing tools for the food industry. It’s worth mentioning that they may cause some health problems in some kids, like inattention, sleeplessness, and restlessness. That’s why some other countries have controlled imports of these products.
W: Since 2010, in the European Union, most foods containing artificial food dyes are required to come with warning labels.（11）
M: In my view, all snacks on shelves should have them on to warn customers about the potential effects that they have on children’s behavior.（12）
crude oil 原油
restlessness 不安宁；躁动
Text 9（第13题为推断题）
W: Hey, Marc. What a nice surprise! Haven’t seen you for ages. May I ask what brought you to New York
M: I wanted to break with the past. I’m trying to make a fresh start. Actually, I lost my job last Friday.
W: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
M: No big deal really. I wanted to leave that job ages ago. I kept putting it off because my father was seriously ill for the last two years.（14）
W: So what did you do （15）
M: I worked for a publishing house. I hoped to be an adventurous novelist when I got out of college. I took that job as the assistant to an editor, thinking it would be a foot in the door. However, my daily routine was: do the printing and handle up to hundreds of calls every day.（15）I showed up for work late too many times since I had sleeping disorders recently. As they were already unhappy with me before, showing up late was just the straw that broke the camel’s back. Anyway, it was my fault.
W: So what do you have in mind now （16）
M: I am thinking of going back to school to take writing classes.（16）
Text 10
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. Thank you so much for being with us. In memory of Emilio Delgado,（17）NBC is replaying Sesame Street, which is known for its humorous and cultural short films. He also co-starred in the 1975TV movie I Will Fight No More Forever, a true story about Chief Joseph.（17）Next, Turning Red, which will be on tonight, is a movie about Mei Lee who transforms into a giant red panda in her dream each time she’s overwhelmed by her emotions. Perhaps the most profound challenge for Mei during this period of her life is figuring out how to be herself while also respecting the wishes of her parents.（18）Finally, the documentary about Yellowstone National Park will start from next Monday. Yellowstone National Park（19）— 96% of which is in Wyoming, 3% in Montana（19）and 1% in Idaho—celebrated a major milestone in 2022, on its150th anniversary.（20）People recalled the day when President Ulysses Simpson Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law. With the stroke of his pen, he created the first national park in the United States but also the world.
