福建省三明第一中学2023~2024学年高一下学期第二次月考英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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三明一中2023-2024学年下学期第二次月考
高一英语试题
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Arranging work. B. Giving some advice. C. Making a complaint.
2. Who is the boy probably talking to
A. His aunt. B. His sister. C. His classmate.
3. What is the man satisfied with about the movie
A. The plot. B. The actor. C. The box office.
4. How does the man sound
A. Strict. B. Amazed. C. Pleased.
5. How long does the man sleep every day
A.7 hours. B.8 hours. C. 9 hours.
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和第7两个小题。
6. At which crossroads should the woman tum left
A. The first one. B. The second one. C. The third one.
7. What is the woman probably going to do next
A. Head to a school. B. Buy some books. C. Go to Peace Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why is the man surprised
A. Leo is very good at sports.
B. Leo is only interested in studying.
C. Leo won first place in a competition.
9. Where are the speakers likely to go next
A. To the office. B. To the playground. C. To the classroom.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Which season does the man like best
A. Winter. B. Spring. C. Autumn.
11. What does the woman say about the weather in her country
A. It isn’t hot in summer.
B. It often snows in winter.
C. It isn’t very cold in winter.
12. How often do hurricanes occur in the woman’s country
A. About once a year.
B. About three times a year.
C. About once every two years.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How does the woman probably feel at first
A. Curious. B. Anxious. C. Confused.
14. Why is the woman unwilling to seek help from Jack
A. He isn’t professional. B. He doesn’t have time. C. They argued with each other.
15. Who is probably the man
A. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A student.
16. What does the woman plan to do today
A. Complete her task.
B. See a movie with the man.
C. Start to write a new novel.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. In which country did Take Our Daughters to Work Day start
A. Britain. B. Germany. C. The United States.
18. Who can enjoy Take Our Daughters to Work Day
A. A 10-year-old girl. B. A 13-year-old girl C. A 16-year-old girl.
19. What is the purpose of Take Our Daughters to Work Day
A. To help the girls build self-confidence.
B. To make the girls know about various jobs.
C. To let the girls get to know their parents better.
20. What is Zarina’s mother
A. A nurse. B. A manager. C. A lawyer.
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
Everyone has unique needs and preferences, and individual sleep requirements are no different. However, the amount of sleep you need per night is mainly determined by your age.
Official recommendations for the length of a person’s sleep are broken down by age group:
Older adults （65+）: 7-8 hours
Adults（18-64 years）: 7-9 hours
Teenagers （14-17 years）: 8-10 hours
School children （6-13 years）: 9-11 hours
Preschoolers （3-5 years）: 10-13 hours （including naps）
Toddlers（1-2 years）: 11-14 hours （including naps）
Infants （4-12 months）: 12-15 hours （including naps）
Newborns（0-3 months）: 14-17 hours
However, some people might need more or less sleep than is generally recommended, depending on the following factors.
Genetic makeup
Your genetics are an important factor in how many hours of sleep you need per night.
For example, those with one specific genetic mutation（基因突变）need only around 6 hours, whereas people without it require about 8 hours, on average.
Sleep quality
The quality of your sleep can also affect how much you need.
If your sleep quality is poor, you may find that you still feel tired after getting what should be considered enough.
Therefore, it’s not only important to focus on sleeping long enough but also on sleeping well enough. If you often feel like you aren’t sleeping well or are extremely tired and don’t know why, it’s a good idea to check in with your healthcare provider.
21. What is the main reason for the amount of sleep we need per night
A. Sleep quality. B. Genetics.
C. Our age. D. Our eating habits.
22. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. All the school children need to sleep for 9 to 11 hours.
B. If you feel tired, please consult your healthcare provider.
C. Those with genetic mutation only need to sleep around 6 hours.
D. Due to poor sleep quality, you feel tired though you’ve slept enough.
23. Where does this passage most probably come from
A. A travel brochure. B. A health magazine.
C. A fashion website. D. A sports newspaper.
B
As I look up at the hundreds of fireworks in the sky, I hear the bells ringing in a small temple suggesting the coming of the Chinese New Year. Though I may not believe in or understand many of the New Year traditions here, the similarities between the coming of this New Year and the beginning of my new life in China are not lost on me.
My first few days in China were a culture shock to say the least. Having arrived late in the term, I immediately had to start my beginners’ Chinese classes, along with the newest class of overseas students. Being surrounded by a language that is not your own is unbelievably frustrating and isolating（孤立的）. Due to the picture-based fashion of Chinese writing, it’s not like you can have a guess, or work it out through whatever little knowledge you have other Latin-originated languages. If you don’t know what it says, then that’s it.
However, with time passing, I have found myself progressing, though painfully slowly. The first time I directed a taxi by myself, the driver actually understood where I wanted to go, which was hugely rewarding. Still, it is never long until my lack of language skill is exposed and I come crashing back to earth, usually immediately upon leaving the taxi.
Gaining a language is a huge valuable skill. However, it is not the only thing I will gain in China. After this year of learning Chinese, I aim to gain my Master’s degree here at UJN. Opportunities do just pop up rather occasionally: from being offered jobs teaching English, to being asked to appear on game-shows for Shandong TV. So, for now, I am just looking forward to expanding my cultural horizons and enjoying my time here. Everything takes some time getting used to, but that’s part of the adventure and, most of all, employment. So, much like the Chinese New Year that I was lucky enough to be part of, I am just looking forward to a fresh start and a new journey in China.
24. Why couldn’t the author guess the meaning of the Chinese language
A. Because of his late arrival.
B. Because of his experience of culture shock.
C. Because of the unique way of Chinese writing.
D. Because of his knowing little of the Latin language.
25. What does the author want to show through his taxi experience
A. He is poor at using public transport.
B. He finds it easy to order a taxi in China.
C. He is good at chatting with the taxi driver.
D. He is pleased to have made progress in Chinese.
26. What is the author’s present expectation
A. To settle down in China.
B. To become a host on TV.
C. To be a teaching assistant.
D. To take part in more cultural activities.
27. What can we learn from the author’s account
A. Studying in China is challenging but rewarding.
B. Coming to China brings about more opportunities.
C. Learning Chinese is a good way to get valuable skills.
D. Communicating in Chinese is an enjoyable experience.
C
Artificial intelligence（AI）is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm（算法）that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team adopted a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings（隆隆声）in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program （TexNet）.“It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
28. How does the AI predict earthquakes
A. By identifying data from the satellites.
B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D. By monitoring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
29. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph3
A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C. The significance of developing the AI prediction.
D. The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction.
30. What does the follow-up research focus on
A. Conducting tests in different locations.
B. Applying the AI approach to other fields.
C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy.
31. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A. Stable but outdated. B. Effective but costly.
C. Potential and economical. D. Advanced and promising.
D
Initial conversations can have a huge impact on how relationships develop over time. People are often stuck in the impressions they think they might have made the minute they finish speaking with someone for the first time: “Did they like me or were they just being polite ” “Were they deep in thought or deeply bored ”
To find out whether these worries are necessary, we have conducted nearly 10 years of research. In our studies, participants in the UK talked with someone they had never met before. Afterward, they were asked how much they liked their conversation partner and how much they believed that their conversation partner liked them. This allowed us to compare how much people believed they were liked to how much they were actually liked.
Time and time again, we found that people left their conversations with negative feelings about the impression they made. That is, people systematically underestimate（低估）how much their conversation partners like them and enjoy their company—a false belief we call the “liking gap”.
This bias（偏见）may seem like something that would occur only in initial interactions, but its effects extend far beyond a first impression. Surprisingly, the liking gap can constantly affect a variety of relationships, including interactions with coworkers, long after the initial conversations have taken place. Having a larger liking gap is associated with being less willing to ask workmates for help, less willing to provide workmates with open and honest feedback, and less willing to work on another project together.
There are numerous strategies to minimize your biased feelings. One place to start is shifting your focus of attention. Try to direct your attention to your conversation partner, be genuinely curious about them, ask them more questions, and really listen to their answers. The more you pay attention to the other person, and the less you focus on yourself, the better your conversation will be and the less your mind will turn to all the things you think you didn’t do well.
32. Why did the author carry out 10 years of research
A. To remove national concerns. B. To check out a potential bias.
C. To improve human communication. D. To develop harmonious relationships.
33. What is one effect of people’s liking gap
A. Low willingness to interact with others. B. Underestimation of their ability.
C. Bad relationships with people around. D. Fewer chances of new projects.
34. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Restate opinions. B. Give suggestions.
C. Deliver warnings. D. Make a summary.
35. Which might be the best title for the text
A. Liking Gap May Influence Work Performances
B. First Impressions Rely On Initial Conversations
C. People Probably Like You More Than You Think
D. How People Like You Matters Less Than You Assume
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Want a relaxing but fun challenge at home 36 Puzzles have been around for more than250 years and the challenge of working out where each piece goes and carefully recreating the scene on the box lid can keep you busy for hours, days or even weeks.
Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point. 37 Try grouping pieces with the same colors or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.
38 Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side. Stay patient as you search through and try to make it fit together. You may not find any connecting pieces for ages but then several may suddenly appear.
For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too. 39
Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale for less than 5. Once you have completed a puzzle, it’s nice to exchange it with a friend. 40 You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you. It makes lovely and unusual present.
A. So others can have a go.
B. You can’t beat a good puzzle.
C. Some companies make personalized puzzles.
D. However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result.
E. Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out.
F. It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colors go together.
G. For example, you may try a map of the world or historical timelines.
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，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。
My Ph. D. adviser called me into his office saying, “You are fired from the lab.”
I had moved to Israel to study for a Ph. D. At first, things went well in my new lab. Then I 41 some problems. I made a few mistakes in the lab that slowed my 42 , but he never spoke to me about any concerns. I’m still not 43 why he fired me, but I guess it was because of those mistakes. He wasn’t confident that I could 44 my research in time as, we’d planned.
The first few days after I was fired were especially 45 . I spent hours staring at my computer screen, unable to get anything done. I tried to 46 my adviser’s mind with promising results, but he 47 to his decision. I could not tell the news to my family in India, as the fear of 48 them overwhelmed（压垮）me. I soon got into a 49 of sadness and anxiety.
Around that time, I watched a movie-Dasvidaniya. One line from the movie stuck out to me, “When life gives you lemons, make Iemonade”. What kind of lemonade could I make out of my present 50 My desire to complete a Ph. D. was never in doubt. After much 51 , I told myself that one 52 attempt was not the end of the world, and that I needed to give it another 53 . With renewed 54 , I emailed expected advisers and applied to other programs. Within 2 months, I 55 an offer from a Ph. D. program in Italy.
41. A. ran into B. came into C. stepped into D. looked into
42. A. plan B. research C. graduation D. report
43. A. satisfied B. doubtful C. shocked D. certain
44. A. improve B. smooth C. complete D. solve
45. A. difficult B. special C. flexible D. unique
46. A. keep B. read C. change D. clear
47. A. stuck B. turned C. devoted D. took
48. A. frightening B. disappointing C. challenging D. tricking
49. A. habit B. trouble C. state D. pressure
50. A. moment B. control C. level D. situation
51. A. reflection B. judgement C. treatment D. discussion
52. A. gained B. failed C. rated D. gathered
53. A. chance B. hope C. aim D. try
54. A. energy B. balance C. interest D. confidence
55. A. produced B. landed C. operated D. responded
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：语言运用
第二节 单句填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
56. He tried to solve his ________（finance）problems, but he couldn’t.
57. China became the third country in the world ________（send）independently humans into space in2003.
58. Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, ________（follow）by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface.
59. As ________ result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth’s increasing population.
60. In the shop, there is a wide range of ________（option）for Henry to choose from.
61. Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars ________ other planets much further away.
62. In order to provide ________ such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home.
63. The two gentlemen decided to make a bet which would settle their ________（argue）.
64. It was the ship ________ brought Henry to England.
65. The next morning I ________（spot）by a ship.
第三节 语篇填空（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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Situated in Beijing’s Shichahai scenic area, CAVE looks no different from any 66 cafe in the city on the outside, 67 people stepping in for a cup of coffee will find it extraordinary inside. Some customers are holding and touching hedgehogs（刺猬） 68 （gentle）in their palms.
In the past few years, an increasing number of animal-themed cafes 69 （gain）huge popularity among China’s city dwellers. With this 70 （rise）trend, a bunch of eateries making money out of housing unique animals such as hedgehogs has sprung up.
In Beijing alone, there are several cafes or restaurants like CAVE. There is a Japanese pub, 71 has three raccoons（浣熊）and a cafe where customers can take 72 （photo）with about 30 huskies（哈士奇）.
CAVE, which is also the city’s first hedgehog-themed cafe now has seven hedgehogs kept in cages in a room 73 （separate）from the dining area. If customers want to play with the hedgehogs, they need to put 74 thick gloves and the waiters will bring them out and put them onto the customers’ hands.
“I think hedgehogs are a very good idea. It’s original and interesting,” said Serhii MeInyk, a tourist from Poland who 75 （stop）by the cafe to grab an Americano（美式咖啡）and was attracted to the animal.
第四部分：写作（共两节 满分25分）
第一节 英汉互译 ：（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
76. The International Space Station has provided a continuous human presence in space.
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
77. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
78.一直以来，人们仰望星空，对太空充满了遐想. ○
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
79.你不应该以貌取人。
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
80.总而言之，太空探索给世界带来了种种好处。
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
第二节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席李华，校学生会将举行名为“送你一朵花 （A Flower for You）”的感恩活动 ,请你写一则倡议，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
三明一中 2023-2024学年下学期第二次月考
高一英语试题参考答案
第Ⅰ卷 （选择题 共95分）
第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分）
1-5: CABAB 6-10: CBACB 11-15: CABCA 16-20: ACBAC
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）
A篇阅读 21-23: CDB
B篇阅读 24-27: CDDA
C篇阅读 28-31: BCAD
D篇阅读 32-35: BABC
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40: BFEGC
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45: ABDCA 46-50: CABCD 51-55: ABDDB
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题 共55分）
第二节 单句填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. financial 57. to send 58. followed 59. a 60. options
61. or 62. for 63. argument 64. that 65. was spotted
第三节 语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
66. other 67. but/yet 68. gently 69. have gained 70. rising
71. which 72. photos 73. separated 74. on 75. stopped
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 英汉互译（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10 分）
76.国际空间站使得人类能够持续在太空中开展工作。
77.事实上，我流落英国是一场意外。
78. People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space.
79. You shouldn’t judge people by their clothes/judge a book by its cover.
80. In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits.
第二节 书面表达（满分15分）
81. One possible version:
In order to build a harmonious atmosphere and foster the friendly relationship among school members, our school Students’ Union will host an activity named “A Flower for You.”
Every participant, who takes part in the activity, is expected to prepare a flower, which is either made of materials by yourself or drawn with your color pens. Don’t forget to attach a small sticky note to the flower, on which you can write something down to show your appreciation to him/her. You could present the flower to the person who impressed you most in your hard time.
It’s high time that we should express something deep down through a beautiful flower. Let’s seize the opportunity and show your gratitude, right now! We’re looking forward to your active participation!
The Students’ Union
附：听力录音文本
Text 1
W: Hi, Jim. You look unhappy. What’s up
M: Well, Kate is not a team player at work. She seldom finishes the work I give her. I don’t know how to work with her.
W: Let me give you some advice.
Text 2
M: Is this a picture of you and my dad as kids
W: Yeah. It reminds me of lots of stories. Our parents were busy when we were kids, so your dad always followed me around.
Text 3
M: Oh, the plot of this movie is not good and it isn’t successful at the box office. But I like the leading man in it. His acting is very good.
W: I don’t know much about the actor. Can you recommend some of his other movies to me
M: Sure.
Text 4
M: Ann, you got such a simple question wrong. This isn’t the first time you’ve made such a mistake.
W: But I still got a high mark in the English exam.
M: Don’t be pleased with yourself. You should avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Text 5
M: This piece of news says there’s a guy who only needs four hours of sleep a day. I sleep twice as much as he does every day.
W: A study has shown that the amount of sleep a person needs depends on genes. But an average person usually sleeps seven to nine hours a day.
Text 6
W: Excuse me. I’d like to get to No.8 Middle School. Should I go along this street and turn left at the first crossroads or at the second crossroads I can’t remember exactly.
M: Neither. You should go to the third crossroads and then turn left.
W: Oh, thanks. Well, is Peace Bookstore near here
M: Yes. You can turn left here, then walk about 200 meters and you will see it.
W: Great. I’ll go to the store first. Thank you again for your help.
Text 7
W: Guess what Leo from our class nearly broke the school record for the high jump. But it’s a pity that he didn’t win first place in the competition.
M: Oh, it’s still amazing! I didn’t realize he was so good at sports.
W: Yeah. I thought he was only interested in studying. I heard that Leo is good at basketball, too. You can invite him to play basketball on the playground next time.
M: Good. Where is he We should go and congratulate him.
W: I saw him go back to the classroom after he came out of the teacher’s office.
M: Okay. Let’s go.
Text8
W: What a lovely day!
M: Yes. There’s a feeling of spring in the air today. I wish it were spring all year round.
W: You really love spring. I like winter best. What is the weather like here in winter
M: It’s pretty cold. But it doesn’t snow often.
What is the weather like in your country
W: Summer is a bit hotter than here, but winter isn’t so cold.
M: How about spring and autumn
W: Lovely, especially in spring.
M: I see. You said you’d seen hurricanes before.
Do they often occur in your country
W: No. About once a year.
M: I’ve never seen a hurricane. It must be scary.
W: Exactly.
M: Oh, it’s seven o’clock now. Let’s listen to the weather report on the radio.
Text 9
M: What’s wrong, Jane
W: My laptop isn’t working. I have a very important term paper due today.
M: Let me see if I can help. Hmm, I think it’s a big problem. You’d better get it fixed professionally.
W: I don’t have time for that.
M: If Jack were here, he would know how to fix it.
W: Even if he were here, I wouldn’t ask him for help. We had an argument the other day, and we haven’t made it up.
M: You two are always like this. Well, you can use my laptop now and fix yours later.
W: Thank you so much, Harry! You’re a lifesaver! But are you sure you don’t need to use it
M: Yeah. I won’t use it until next weekend. I’m going to start writing another new novel on my laptop then.
W: OK. I’ll give it back to you when I finish my term paper today. In return, I’d like to invite you to a movie tomorrow.
M: That couldn’t be better!
Text 10
April 27th is Take Our Daughters to Work Day in Britain, which started in America and was brought to Britain in 1994. Take Our Daughters to Work Day has become a special day for girls between 11 and 15. On that day, thousands of girls take a day off school and go together with one of their parents to their work places.
The purpose of this day is to get the girls to believe in themselves. For many years people have thought that boys can do better than girls in society. But in fact, girls can be whatever they want to be just like boys, whether it is a pilot, a nurse or a manager. Green Middle School for Girls in north London has made the day a necessary part of education. Zarina, 15, studying in Green Middle School for Girls, went to her mother’s law office. She found it interesting to see her mother at work. She has always liked this idea of going into law and thinks maybe she will do the same work as her mother later.
If parents believe in their daughters and show examples both at work and at home for them, this will give a lot of help to girls. Take Our Daughters to Work Day is certainly a step in the right direction.
高一英语试题
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing
A. Arranging work. B. Giving some advice. C. Making a complaint.
2. Who is the boy probably talking to
A. His aunt. B. His sister. C. His classmate.
3. What is the man satisfied with about the movie
A. The plot. B. The actor. C. The box office.
4. How does the man sound
A. Strict. B. Amazed. C. Pleased.
5. How long does the man sleep every day
A.7 hours. B.8 hours. C. 9 hours.
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和第7两个小题。
6. At which crossroads should the woman tum left
A. The first one. B. The second one. C. The third one.
7. What is the woman probably going to do next
A. Head to a school. B. Buy some books. C. Go to Peace Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Why is the man surprised
A. Leo is very good at sports.
B. Leo is only interested in studying.
C. Leo won first place in a competition.
9. Where are the speakers likely to go next
A. To the office. B. To the playground. C. To the classroom.
听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Which season does the man like best
A. Winter. B. Spring. C. Autumn.
11. What does the woman say about the weather in her country
A. It isn’t hot in summer.
B. It often snows in winter.
C. It isn’t very cold in winter.
12. How often do hurricanes occur in the woman’s country
A. About once a year.
B. About three times a year.
C. About once every two years.
听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. How does the woman probably feel at first
A. Curious. B. Anxious. C. Confused.
14. Why is the woman unwilling to seek help from Jack
A. He isn’t professional. B. He doesn’t have time. C. They argued with each other.
15. Who is probably the man
A. A writer. B. A teacher. C. A student.
16. What does the woman plan to do today
A. Complete her task.
B. See a movie with the man.
C. Start to write a new novel.
听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. In which country did Take Our Daughters to Work Day start
A. Britain. B. Germany. C. The United States.
18. Who can enjoy Take Our Daughters to Work Day
A. A 10-year-old girl. B. A 13-year-old girl C. A 16-year-old girl.
19. What is the purpose of Take Our Daughters to Work Day
A. To help the girls build self-confidence.
B. To make the girls know about various jobs.
C. To let the girls get to know their parents better.
20. What is Zarina’s mother
A. A nurse. B. A manager. C. A lawyer.
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
Everyone has unique needs and preferences, and individual sleep requirements are no different. However, the amount of sleep you need per night is mainly determined by your age.
Official recommendations for the length of a person’s sleep are broken down by age group:
Older adults （65+）: 7-8 hours
Adults（18-64 years）: 7-9 hours
Teenagers （14-17 years）: 8-10 hours
School children （6-13 years）: 9-11 hours
Preschoolers （3-5 years）: 10-13 hours （including naps）
Toddlers（1-2 years）: 11-14 hours （including naps）
Infants （4-12 months）: 12-15 hours （including naps）
Newborns（0-3 months）: 14-17 hours
However, some people might need more or less sleep than is generally recommended, depending on the following factors.
Genetic makeup
Your genetics are an important factor in how many hours of sleep you need per night.
For example, those with one specific genetic mutation（基因突变）need only around 6 hours, whereas people without it require about 8 hours, on average.
Sleep quality
The quality of your sleep can also affect how much you need.
If your sleep quality is poor, you may find that you still feel tired after getting what should be considered enough.
Therefore, it’s not only important to focus on sleeping long enough but also on sleeping well enough. If you often feel like you aren’t sleeping well or are extremely tired and don’t know why, it’s a good idea to check in with your healthcare provider.
21. What is the main reason for the amount of sleep we need per night
A. Sleep quality. B. Genetics.
C. Our age. D. Our eating habits.
22. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A. All the school children need to sleep for 9 to 11 hours.
B. If you feel tired, please consult your healthcare provider.
C. Those with genetic mutation only need to sleep around 6 hours.
D. Due to poor sleep quality, you feel tired though you’ve slept enough.
23. Where does this passage most probably come from
A. A travel brochure. B. A health magazine.
C. A fashion website. D. A sports newspaper.
B
As I look up at the hundreds of fireworks in the sky, I hear the bells ringing in a small temple suggesting the coming of the Chinese New Year. Though I may not believe in or understand many of the New Year traditions here, the similarities between the coming of this New Year and the beginning of my new life in China are not lost on me.
My first few days in China were a culture shock to say the least. Having arrived late in the term, I immediately had to start my beginners’ Chinese classes, along with the newest class of overseas students. Being surrounded by a language that is not your own is unbelievably frustrating and isolating（孤立的）. Due to the picture-based fashion of Chinese writing, it’s not like you can have a guess, or work it out through whatever little knowledge you have other Latin-originated languages. If you don’t know what it says, then that’s it.
However, with time passing, I have found myself progressing, though painfully slowly. The first time I directed a taxi by myself, the driver actually understood where I wanted to go, which was hugely rewarding. Still, it is never long until my lack of language skill is exposed and I come crashing back to earth, usually immediately upon leaving the taxi.
Gaining a language is a huge valuable skill. However, it is not the only thing I will gain in China. After this year of learning Chinese, I aim to gain my Master’s degree here at UJN. Opportunities do just pop up rather occasionally: from being offered jobs teaching English, to being asked to appear on game-shows for Shandong TV. So, for now, I am just looking forward to expanding my cultural horizons and enjoying my time here. Everything takes some time getting used to, but that’s part of the adventure and, most of all, employment. So, much like the Chinese New Year that I was lucky enough to be part of, I am just looking forward to a fresh start and a new journey in China.
24. Why couldn’t the author guess the meaning of the Chinese language
A. Because of his late arrival.
B. Because of his experience of culture shock.
C. Because of the unique way of Chinese writing.
D. Because of his knowing little of the Latin language.
25. What does the author want to show through his taxi experience
A. He is poor at using public transport.
B. He finds it easy to order a taxi in China.
C. He is good at chatting with the taxi driver.
D. He is pleased to have made progress in Chinese.
26. What is the author’s present expectation
A. To settle down in China.
B. To become a host on TV.
C. To be a teaching assistant.
D. To take part in more cultural activities.
27. What can we learn from the author’s account
A. Studying in China is challenging but rewarding.
B. Coming to China brings about more opportunities.
C. Learning Chinese is a good way to get valuable skills.
D. Communicating in Chinese is an enjoyable experience.
C
Artificial intelligence（AI）is showing promise in earthquake prediction, challenging the long-held belief that it is impossible. Researchers at the University of Texas, Austin, have developed an AI algorithm（算法）that correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week in advance during a trial in China and provided accurate strength calculations for the predicted earthquakes.
The research team adopted a relatively simple machine learning approach. The AI was provided with a set of statistical features based on the team’s knowledge of earthquake physics, and then instructed to train itself using a five-year database of earthquake recordings. Once trained, the AI provided its prediction by listening for signs of incoming earthquakes within the background rumblings（隆隆声）in the Earth.
This work is clearly a milestone in research for AI-driven earthquake prediction. “You don’t see earthquakes coming,” explains Alexandros Savvaidis, a senior research scientist who leads the Texas Seismological Network Program （TexNet）.“It’s a matter of milliseconds, and the only thing you can control is how prepared you are. Even with the 70% accuracy, that’s a huge result and could help minimize economic and human losses and has the potential to remarkably improve earthquake preparation worldwide.”
While it is unknown whether the same approach will work at other locations, the researchers are confident that their AI algorithm could produce more accurate predictions if used in areas with reliable earthquake tracking networks. The next step is to test artificial intelligence in Texas, since UT’s Bureau TexNet has 300 earthquake stations and over six years worth of continuous records, making it an ideal location for these purposes.
Eventually, the authors hope to combine the system with physics-based models. This strategy could prove especially important where data is poor or lacking. “That may be a long way off, but many advances such as this one, taken together, are what moves science forward,” concludes Scott Tinker, the bureau’s director.
28. How does the AI predict earthquakes
A. By identifying data from the satellites.
B. By analyzing background sounds in the Earth.
C. By modeling data based on earthquake recordings.
D. By monitoring changes in the Earth’s magnetic field.
29. What does Alexandros Savvaidis intend to show in paragraph3
A. The ways to reduce losses in earthquakes.
B. The importance of preparing for earthquakes.
C. The significance of developing the AI prediction.
D. The limitation of AI algorithms in earthquake prediction.
30. What does the follow-up research focus on
A. Conducting tests in different locations.
B. Applying the AI approach to other fields.
C. Building more earthquake stations in Texas.
D. Enlarging the database to train the calculation accuracy.
31. Which words can best describe the earthquake-predicting technology
A. Stable but outdated. B. Effective but costly.
C. Potential and economical. D. Advanced and promising.
D
Initial conversations can have a huge impact on how relationships develop over time. People are often stuck in the impressions they think they might have made the minute they finish speaking with someone for the first time: “Did they like me or were they just being polite ” “Were they deep in thought or deeply bored ”
To find out whether these worries are necessary, we have conducted nearly 10 years of research. In our studies, participants in the UK talked with someone they had never met before. Afterward, they were asked how much they liked their conversation partner and how much they believed that their conversation partner liked them. This allowed us to compare how much people believed they were liked to how much they were actually liked.
Time and time again, we found that people left their conversations with negative feelings about the impression they made. That is, people systematically underestimate（低估）how much their conversation partners like them and enjoy their company—a false belief we call the “liking gap”.
This bias（偏见）may seem like something that would occur only in initial interactions, but its effects extend far beyond a first impression. Surprisingly, the liking gap can constantly affect a variety of relationships, including interactions with coworkers, long after the initial conversations have taken place. Having a larger liking gap is associated with being less willing to ask workmates for help, less willing to provide workmates with open and honest feedback, and less willing to work on another project together.
There are numerous strategies to minimize your biased feelings. One place to start is shifting your focus of attention. Try to direct your attention to your conversation partner, be genuinely curious about them, ask them more questions, and really listen to their answers. The more you pay attention to the other person, and the less you focus on yourself, the better your conversation will be and the less your mind will turn to all the things you think you didn’t do well.
32. Why did the author carry out 10 years of research
A. To remove national concerns. B. To check out a potential bias.
C. To improve human communication. D. To develop harmonious relationships.
33. What is one effect of people’s liking gap
A. Low willingness to interact with others. B. Underestimation of their ability.
C. Bad relationships with people around. D. Fewer chances of new projects.
34. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Restate opinions. B. Give suggestions.
C. Deliver warnings. D. Make a summary.
35. Which might be the best title for the text
A. Liking Gap May Influence Work Performances
B. First Impressions Rely On Initial Conversations
C. People Probably Like You More Than You Think
D. How People Like You Matters Less Than You Assume
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Want a relaxing but fun challenge at home 36 Puzzles have been around for more than250 years and the challenge of working out where each piece goes and carefully recreating the scene on the box lid can keep you busy for hours, days or even weeks.
Puzzles come in a huge range of sizes and difficulty levels. For beginners, a 100-piece puzzle is usually a good starting point. 37 Try grouping pieces with the same colors or design because they will probably go in the same area once the puzzle takes shape.
38 Those pieces are easier to find because they have a straight side. Stay patient as you search through and try to make it fit together. You may not find any connecting pieces for ages but then several may suddenly appear.
For a real test, puzzles that have 1,000 pieces or more are a tough task and it’s best to complete them with friends or family if you can. Choosing a scene that interests you, such as a favourite film, sport or location, can help keep you interested and determined to work to the final piece. You can get fun educational puzzles, too. 39
Some of the best places to pick up puzzles are charity shops. They’re often on sale for less than 5. Once you have completed a puzzle, it’s nice to exchange it with a friend. 40 You just upload an image, such as a family scene, and they will make a puzzle from it and post it to you. It makes lovely and unusual present.
A. So others can have a go.
B. You can’t beat a good puzzle.
C. Some companies make personalized puzzles.
D. However, a good start doesn’t always lead to a good result.
E. Most people like to start by getting the four edges of a puzzle laid out.
F. It can get you used to sorting out how the shapes, patterns and colors go together.
G. For example, you may try a map of the world or historical timelines.
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，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。
My Ph. D. adviser called me into his office saying, “You are fired from the lab.”
I had moved to Israel to study for a Ph. D. At first, things went well in my new lab. Then I 41 some problems. I made a few mistakes in the lab that slowed my 42 , but he never spoke to me about any concerns. I’m still not 43 why he fired me, but I guess it was because of those mistakes. He wasn’t confident that I could 44 my research in time as, we’d planned.
The first few days after I was fired were especially 45 . I spent hours staring at my computer screen, unable to get anything done. I tried to 46 my adviser’s mind with promising results, but he 47 to his decision. I could not tell the news to my family in India, as the fear of 48 them overwhelmed（压垮）me. I soon got into a 49 of sadness and anxiety.
Around that time, I watched a movie-Dasvidaniya. One line from the movie stuck out to me, “When life gives you lemons, make Iemonade”. What kind of lemonade could I make out of my present 50 My desire to complete a Ph. D. was never in doubt. After much 51 , I told myself that one 52 attempt was not the end of the world, and that I needed to give it another 53 . With renewed 54 , I emailed expected advisers and applied to other programs. Within 2 months, I 55 an offer from a Ph. D. program in Italy.
41. A. ran into B. came into C. stepped into D. looked into
42. A. plan B. research C. graduation D. report
43. A. satisfied B. doubtful C. shocked D. certain
44. A. improve B. smooth C. complete D. solve
45. A. difficult B. special C. flexible D. unique
46. A. keep B. read C. change D. clear
47. A. stuck B. turned C. devoted D. took
48. A. frightening B. disappointing C. challenging D. tricking
49. A. habit B. trouble C. state D. pressure
50. A. moment B. control C. level D. situation
51. A. reflection B. judgement C. treatment D. discussion
52. A. gained B. failed C. rated D. gathered
53. A. chance B. hope C. aim D. try
54. A. energy B. balance C. interest D. confidence
55. A. produced B. landed C. operated D. responded
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：语言运用
第二节 单句填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
56. He tried to solve his ________（finance）problems, but he couldn’t.
57. China became the third country in the world ________（send）independently humans into space in2003.
58. Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed a second manned orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk, ________（follow）by the vehicle Jade Rabbit being sent to the moon to study its surface.
59. As ________ result, space-based science has helped farming in its efforts to grow enough food to feed Earth’s increasing population.
60. In the shop, there is a wide range of ________（option）for Henry to choose from.
61. Countries around the globe are spending billions of dollars and lots of time on various space missions, whether to Mars ________ other planets much further away.
62. In order to provide ________ such a rapidly increasing population, scientists are trying to find other planets that could one day be our new home.
63. The two gentlemen decided to make a bet which would settle their ________（argue）.
64. It was the ship ________ brought Henry to England.
65. The next morning I ________（spot）by a ship.
第三节 语篇填空（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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Situated in Beijing’s Shichahai scenic area, CAVE looks no different from any 66 cafe in the city on the outside, 67 people stepping in for a cup of coffee will find it extraordinary inside. Some customers are holding and touching hedgehogs（刺猬） 68 （gentle）in their palms.
In the past few years, an increasing number of animal-themed cafes 69 （gain）huge popularity among China’s city dwellers. With this 70 （rise）trend, a bunch of eateries making money out of housing unique animals such as hedgehogs has sprung up.
In Beijing alone, there are several cafes or restaurants like CAVE. There is a Japanese pub, 71 has three raccoons（浣熊）and a cafe where customers can take 72 （photo）with about 30 huskies（哈士奇）.
CAVE, which is also the city’s first hedgehog-themed cafe now has seven hedgehogs kept in cages in a room 73 （separate）from the dining area. If customers want to play with the hedgehogs, they need to put 74 thick gloves and the waiters will bring them out and put them onto the customers’ hands.
“I think hedgehogs are a very good idea. It’s original and interesting,” said Serhii MeInyk, a tourist from Poland who 75 （stop）by the cafe to grab an Americano（美式咖啡）and was attracted to the animal.
第四部分：写作（共两节 满分25分）
第一节 英汉互译 ：（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
76. The International Space Station has provided a continuous human presence in space.
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
77. As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by accident.
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
78.一直以来，人们仰望星空，对太空充满了遐想. ○
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
79.你不应该以貌取人。
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
80.总而言之，太空探索给世界带来了种种好处。
___________________________________________________________________________________________.
第二节 书面表达（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席李华，校学生会将举行名为“送你一朵花 （A Flower for You）”的感恩活动 ,请你写一则倡议，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动内容。
注意：
1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卷的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Students’ Union
三明一中 2023-2024学年下学期第二次月考
高一英语试题参考答案
第Ⅰ卷 （选择题 共95分）
第一部分：听力 （共两节，满分30分）
1-5: CABAB 6-10: CBACB 11-15: CABCA 16-20: ACBAC
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）
A篇阅读 21-23: CDB
B篇阅读 24-27: CDDA
C篇阅读 28-31: BCAD
D篇阅读 32-35: BABC
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40: BFEGC
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45: ABDCA 46-50: CABCD 51-55: ABDDB
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题 共55分）
第二节 单句填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. financial 57. to send 58. followed 59. a 60. options
61. or 62. for 63. argument 64. that 65. was spotted
第三节 语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1.5 分，满分15分）
66. other 67. but/yet 68. gently 69. have gained 70. rising
71. which 72. photos 73. separated 74. on 75. stopped
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 英汉互译（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10 分）
76.国际空间站使得人类能够持续在太空中开展工作。
77.事实上，我流落英国是一场意外。
78. People have always looked up at the stars and wondered about space.
79. You shouldn’t judge people by their clothes/judge a book by its cover.
80. In closing, exploring space provides the world with many different benefits.
第二节 书面表达（满分15分）
81. One possible version:
In order to build a harmonious atmosphere and foster the friendly relationship among school members, our school Students’ Union will host an activity named “A Flower for You.”
Every participant, who takes part in the activity, is expected to prepare a flower, which is either made of materials by yourself or drawn with your color pens. Don’t forget to attach a small sticky note to the flower, on which you can write something down to show your appreciation to him/her. You could present the flower to the person who impressed you most in your hard time.
It’s high time that we should express something deep down through a beautiful flower. Let’s seize the opportunity and show your gratitude, right now! We’re looking forward to your active participation!
The Students’ Union
附：听力录音文本
Text 1
W: Hi, Jim. You look unhappy. What’s up
M: Well, Kate is not a team player at work. She seldom finishes the work I give her. I don’t know how to work with her.
W: Let me give you some advice.
Text 2
M: Is this a picture of you and my dad as kids
W: Yeah. It reminds me of lots of stories. Our parents were busy when we were kids, so your dad always followed me around.
Text 3
M: Oh, the plot of this movie is not good and it isn’t successful at the box office. But I like the leading man in it. His acting is very good.
W: I don’t know much about the actor. Can you recommend some of his other movies to me
M: Sure.
Text 4
M: Ann, you got such a simple question wrong. This isn’t the first time you’ve made such a mistake.
W: But I still got a high mark in the English exam.
M: Don’t be pleased with yourself. You should avoid unnecessary mistakes.
Text 5
M: This piece of news says there’s a guy who only needs four hours of sleep a day. I sleep twice as much as he does every day.
W: A study has shown that the amount of sleep a person needs depends on genes. But an average person usually sleeps seven to nine hours a day.
Text 6
W: Excuse me. I’d like to get to No.8 Middle School. Should I go along this street and turn left at the first crossroads or at the second crossroads I can’t remember exactly.
M: Neither. You should go to the third crossroads and then turn left.
W: Oh, thanks. Well, is Peace Bookstore near here
M: Yes. You can turn left here, then walk about 200 meters and you will see it.
W: Great. I’ll go to the store first. Thank you again for your help.
Text 7
W: Guess what Leo from our class nearly broke the school record for the high jump. But it’s a pity that he didn’t win first place in the competition.
M: Oh, it’s still amazing! I didn’t realize he was so good at sports.
W: Yeah. I thought he was only interested in studying. I heard that Leo is good at basketball, too. You can invite him to play basketball on the playground next time.
M: Good. Where is he We should go and congratulate him.
W: I saw him go back to the classroom after he came out of the teacher’s office.
M: Okay. Let’s go.
Text8
W: What a lovely day!
M: Yes. There’s a feeling of spring in the air today. I wish it were spring all year round.
W: You really love spring. I like winter best. What is the weather like here in winter
M: It’s pretty cold. But it doesn’t snow often.
What is the weather like in your country
W: Summer is a bit hotter than here, but winter isn’t so cold.
M: How about spring and autumn
W: Lovely, especially in spring.
M: I see. You said you’d seen hurricanes before.
Do they often occur in your country
W: No. About once a year.
M: I’ve never seen a hurricane. It must be scary.
W: Exactly.
M: Oh, it’s seven o’clock now. Let’s listen to the weather report on the radio.
Text 9
M: What’s wrong, Jane
W: My laptop isn’t working. I have a very important term paper due today.
M: Let me see if I can help. Hmm, I think it’s a big problem. You’d better get it fixed professionally.
W: I don’t have time for that.
M: If Jack were here, he would know how to fix it.
W: Even if he were here, I wouldn’t ask him for help. We had an argument the other day, and we haven’t made it up.
M: You two are always like this. Well, you can use my laptop now and fix yours later.
W: Thank you so much, Harry! You’re a lifesaver! But are you sure you don’t need to use it
M: Yeah. I won’t use it until next weekend. I’m going to start writing another new novel on my laptop then.
W: OK. I’ll give it back to you when I finish my term paper today. In return, I’d like to invite you to a movie tomorrow.
M: That couldn’t be better!
Text 10
April 27th is Take Our Daughters to Work Day in Britain, which started in America and was brought to Britain in 1994. Take Our Daughters to Work Day has become a special day for girls between 11 and 15. On that day, thousands of girls take a day off school and go together with one of their parents to their work places.
The purpose of this day is to get the girls to believe in themselves. For many years people have thought that boys can do better than girls in society. But in fact, girls can be whatever they want to be just like boys, whether it is a pilot, a nurse or a manager. Green Middle School for Girls in north London has made the day a necessary part of education. Zarina, 15, studying in Green Middle School for Girls, went to her mother’s law office. She found it interesting to see her mother at work. She has always liked this idea of going into law and thinks maybe she will do the same work as her mother later.
If parents believe in their daughters and show examples both at work and at home for them, this will give a lot of help to girls. Take Our Daughters to Work Day is certainly a step in the right direction.
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