保定市部分高中2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末1+3期末考试
英语
本试卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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。
1. Which team is the woman’s daughter in
A. The white one. B. The blue one. C. The black one.
2. How does the man feel
A. Grateful. B. Angry. C. Excited.
3. When can the man get his shirt back
A. At 3 pm. B. At 2 pm. C. At 1 pm.
4. Who might the woman be
A. A waitress. B. A salesperson. C. A tourist.
5. What will the man do
A. Turn on the air conditioner.
B. Turn off the air conditioner.
C. Open the window.
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. How long has the woman been absent from the fitness class
A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks.
7. What is the man going to do
A. Go shopping. B. Prepare dinner. C. Finish his work.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man need to prepare a gift
A. For the girl’s victory in a competition.
B. For the girl’s birthday.
C. For the girl’s future wedding.
9. What will the girl’s grandma buy her
A. A watch. B. A schoolbag. C. A cake.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the speakers talking about at first
A. How to stay happy. B. How to keep secrets. C. How to eat healthily.
11. What is the woman’s attitude towards life
A. Worried. B. Positive. C. Doubtful.
12. When does the woman start work
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At night.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a plane. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.
14. What does the man ask the woman to do at first
A. Open his window shade.
B. Bring him some food.
C. Change his seat.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He will move to Row 30, Seat A.
B. He has never flown before.
C. His flight will last for 8 hours.
16. What will the man have
A. Tea and pasta.
B. Soda and chicken salad.
C. Coffee and a turkey sandwich.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What programme is the speaker hosting
A. Today on History.
B. The American Sportsman.
C. ABC’s Wide World of Sports.
18. What does Joe Brooks do
A. He’s a sportsman. B. He’s a fisherman. C. He’s a politician.
19. What did The American Sportsman focus on
A. Fishing and hunting experiences.
B. Sportsmen’s successful experience.
C. Different sorts of sports.
20. Why was the Curt Gowdy State Park built
A. To put on sports shows.
B. To honor Curt Gowdy’s work.
C. To call on people to do exercise.
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，选出最佳选项。
A
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21. Who will show special interest in the courses
A. Pupils. B. Doctors. C. Engineers. D. Drivers.
22. Which of the following will be improved after you join the courses
A. Athletic abilities. B. Emotional control.
C. Expressing skills. D. Social position.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To stress English writing.
B. To popularize the courses.
C. To introduce learning skills.
D. To share writing experience.
B
I hesitated when my friend suggested that we join the school’s new Tai Chi club. I used to think that tai chi was for the elderly. However, the first class changed my previous understanding of tai chi. A year later, I can say that tai chi has had a huge impact on me.
The first few tai chi classes were fun and easy, and the moves with descriptive names really caught my imagination, like “white crane spreading its wings” and “golden rooster standing on one leg.” When I asked my coach where these interesting names came from, he told me about the history of tai chi. Zhang Sanfeng, a 13th - century Taoist, was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird. However, nowadays people tend to believe that Chen Wangting, a 17th-century master of Chinese martial arts, developed tai chi based on martial arts skills.
After the first few basic tai chi lessons, I found myself bored and aching from doing the same slow moves over and over again. Fortunately, my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind during ever, day practice. With these requirements of tai chi in mind, I found to my satisfaction that my balance and flexibility slowly improved, that I was able to do more difficult moves, and that my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
Meanwhile,I started to explore the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi. I discovered that tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang, which are believed to form the the unity of opposite. Neither can exist independent of the other. The practice of tai chi aims to keep the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements: forwards and backwards, up and down, left and right, breathing in and breathing out. Ultimately, tai chi brings about a state of physical balance and mental peace.
The experience of a year of tai chi has affected my everyday life positively. I sleep more soundly at night, and feel more energetic during the day. I feel happier and more confident. Tai chi has taught me to relax my mind, enabling me to stay calm in stressful situations. I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought me.
24. Why did the author join the Tai Chi Club
A. Because of his interest in it.
B. Because of his friend’s recommendation.
C. Because of the school’s request.
D. Because of his parents’ suggestion.
25. Which of the following words can describe the moves of tai chi
A. Quick and elegant. B. Quick and free.
C. Slow and beautiful. D. Slow and boring.
26. What is the Chinese culture behind tai chi
A. Tai chi is influenced by Laozi’s philosophy of water.
B. Tai chi can have a positive effect in people’s lives.
C. You can find the origin of tai chi in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang.
D. Tai chi can make people feel energetic and confident.
27. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The writer’s Tai chi experience.
B. Tai chi has made the author more energetic.
C. Tai chi has taught the author to stay calm.
D. The positive influence of Tai chi on the author.
C
Who would have thought a teenager’s mobile phone could help them manage their mental health by supporting a good night’s sleep A new app aimed at 12-to 16-year-olds is showing strong early results, improving both the hours of sleep and reducing depression and anxiety.
Sleep Ninja, a free app created by a mental health research organization — the Black Dog Institute, has shown significant early results in improving teenagers’ sleep patterns（模式）, so critical not just for school readiness but for overall good mental health, co-creator Aliza Werner-Seidler said.
“Adolescents（青少年） struggle to get the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night,” Dr Werner - Seidler, a clinical psychologist, said. “As a result, approximately 40 per cent of all young people will experience a significant sleep problem by early high school which heightens their risk of mental ill-health, which is a risk factor for a range of disorders including depression and anxiety.”
Those using the app nominate a time to be up in the morning to make it to school or other activities. From there, it work backwards, determining when they should be in bed. The app gives an alert to start a pre - bed routine, which launches at least an hour before bed time. Part of that routine is to put the phone and other devices away, and engage in behaviors more suitable to sleep. Some of this is simply to have a shower, clean teeth, read a book. But the app also offers a form of practical tips to help them establish sleep routines, things like how to set up their bedroom, what to do during the day to improve their chances of sleep and how to reduce those negative repetitive thoughts that come in at night.
Dr Werner-Seid I er said Sleep Ninja was the only such app designed specifically for adolescents, and the results so far had been very encouraging. She added that we also saw rates of depression drop from 77 percent at the start of the study to 44 percent after using the app.
28. What do we know about Sleep Ninja
A. It aims to improve adults’ mental health.
B. It’s a new mobile phone for teenagers.
C. It is invented by 12 - to 16 - year - olds.
D. It’s a free app designed by Black Dog Institute.
29. What does the third paragraph focus on
A. The creating process of Sleep Ninja.
B. The heavy burden of schooling.
C. The practical need for Sleep Ninja.
D. The cost of making Sleep Ninja.
30. How can Sleep Ninja work on teenagers
A. By reducing negative repetitive thoughts.
B. By setting an alert in the morning.
C. By putting digital devices away.
D. By helping form good sleep routines.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Education Report. B. Society Report.
C. Health Report. D. Entertainment Report.
D
There are always two sides to a story. Unfortunately, when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving, generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in homes and schools.
The mainstream cultural and historical story has been told by the white settlers（殖民者） who landed near Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620. In this version（版本） of the Thanksgiving story, the holiday celebrates the peaceful, friendly meeting of English settlers and the Wampanoag tribe（部落） for three days of feasting and thanksgiving in 1621.
This story paints a picture of courageous settlers braving the dangers of the New World and with the help of some friendly natives, finding a way to make a new life for themselves. Very few teachers get a chance to tell students about the mass killing of native tribes that took place in the years that followed.
For many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a day of mourning（哀悼） and protest. Organised by the United American Indians of New England in1970, the fourth Thursday in November （Thanksgiving） was recognised as the NationalDay of Mourning for Native Americans.
While some Native Americans have chosen to reject the Thanksgiving holiday completely, many welcome the positive messages of the holiday without consideration of its origin. This is because the idea of giving thanks is central to Native Americans’ culture, and in this way, Thanksgiving is simply a chance to appreciate the good things of life, like family, community, and the riches of the land.
Steven Peters, a Wampanoag tribe spokesman, was asked about his views on Thanksgiving and the fact that most Native Americans still gather to eat turkey and give thanks.
“I think it’s great. My ancestors had four harvest festivals throughout the year. Gathering with family and giving thanks for all that we have is a good thing. But I ask that you take a moment on that day to remember what happened to my people and the history as it was and not what had been written in the history books.”
32. What can be learnt about the mainstream Thanksgiving story
A. It is a faithful reflection of the history.
B. It mourns the suffering of the natives.
C. It represents only one side of the story.
D. It is about the real origin of Thanksgiving.
33. What does the underlined word “reject” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Refuse. B. Reflect. C. Promote. D. Celebrate.
34. Why do many Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving
A. They are misled by history books.
B. They have adapted to modern life.
C. The history has taught them to be grateful.
D. The idea of giving thanks fits their culture.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. Storytelling: No More One-Sided Approach
B. Native Americans: Let the World Hear Our Voice
C. American History: Tears and Blood of the Natives
D. Thanksgiving: A Different Story to Native Americans
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。
Reasons Why Change Is Good for You
We all know that change is hard because your brain is used to doing the same thing again and again. We also know how challenging it can be to go through change. 36 Here are four reasons why change is good for you:
◆You get to experience more.
37 When you look back on your life, all of the really amazing things are because of anew experience you had. All of those vacations you took and all of the people you have met have taught you more than you ever learned in school. These experiences now make up who you are today.
◆ 38
Life in the comfort zone is easy. You simply follow a routine and you can predict the results. Outside of the comfort zone, your assumptions are questioned. The idea of doing the same thing over and over without question is discouraged.
◆You’ll be more flexible and adaptable.
Without doubt, change makes you more flexible and adaptable. You learn to deal with things in a way that seems foreign but acceptable and achievable. 39 You begin to thrive（茁壮成长） in new situations because you have proven to yourself that you can, not only handle change, but FLOURISH.
◆You have more fun.
When you are open to change, you are open to saying YES to more. 40 You have the opportunity to meet more people too. When you add all of these things together, you are going to have a more colorful life and you’ll have a ton of fun figuring it all out along the way — there’s no doubt about it.
A. You are pushed out of your comfort zone.
B. But the positive consequence is really great.
C. Experience is waiting for you at the doorstep.
D. You are open to more experiences and opportunities.
E. Whether the change is good or bad for you, it does happen.
F. Then, you’ll be more confident when in the next uncomfortable situation.
G. Change is good because you have the chance to involve in new experiences.
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。
My twin sister and I studied in the same school for ten years. The first day we entered the campus, we were 41 by its beauty and bright-colored stone sculptures of fairies（精灵） that 42 there.
As we got older, I discovered the school wasn’t always where beauty was an everyday 43 . The weather - beaten stone statues badly needed 44 . However, there weren’t enough staff to get everything done.
I decided to do something to give the campus a new 45 . My sister had a similar idea and we came up with a plan to secretly 46 the school. Having carefully worked out a project, we got 47 from the administration（管理层） to do it.9
We first painted the stone sculptures, refreshing the few remaining fairies. To bring 48 and magic to the campus, we painted on the doors of the boy’s and the girl’s bathrooms the sun and moon representation 49 designed by my sister.
The tree by the school gate was dead and its bare branches were 50 , leaving only the trunk. The young schoolmates were 51 by the loss of this tree and the trunk left was a sad 52 to them of the once - living tree. 53 transforming this trunk into a fairy house for visiting fairies to stop by and have a little snack, I put little 54 in the house so that the children could look into the little fairy kitchen while walking by. While cutting and shaping the trunk took many hours, it was well worth it for we 55 a wound in our natural environment.
Everything done, we smiled heartily looking around the fantastic “new” school.
41. A. educated B. struck C. relaxed D. disturbed
42. A. settled B. visited C. worked D. chatted
43. A. objective B. habit C. expectation D. purpose
44. A. removing B. replacing C. wrapping D. painting
45. A. chance B. look C. background D. culture
46. A. explore B. publicize C. beautify D. protect
47. A. permission B. reward C. promise D. concern
48. A. security B. honesty C. politeness D. imagination
49. A. proudly B. bravely C. artfully D. anxiously
50. A. turned in B. cut off C. picked out D. given up
51. A. astonished B. disappointed C. annoyed D. upset
52. A. flag B. reminder C. tool D. start
53. A. Instead of B. In hope of C. In addition to D. In spite of
54. A. windows B. bells C. handles D. curtains
55. A. recorded B. hid C. cured D. spotted
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。
Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old student, recently amazed millions of people worldwide. A student from the vocational（职业的） school entered the final s of the 2024 Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition for 56 first time. She managed to reach the finals, 57 a high score of 93 out of 120. The majority of the finalists are from top 58 （university） such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, MIT（麻省理工）, and Princeton University.
Jiang Ping, 59 （major） in fashion design at Lianshui Secondary Vocational School in Jiangsu province, has taught herself advanced mathematics for almost two years. She prefers 60 （solve） math problems at her spare time. All of Jiang’s books are filled with notes, as she looks forward to 61 （attend） college someday and further pursuing her interest in math.
Wang Runqiu, 62 is an outstanding math teacher at the vocational school, 63 （extreme）appreciated Jiang’s talent in mathematics and recommended relevant books to heron the subject. He provided her with 64 （person）guidance and encouraged her to take part in the Alibaba competition.
Countless Internet users 65 （impress） by Jiang’s story when it became a hit several days ago. It obviously shows that one’s potential does not necessarily rely on one’s educational background. Just as Tongji University in Shanghai stated on Weibo: “Every effort will bring its own rewards.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
暑假即将来临，某英文报社举办以 “BE A GOODTOURIST” 为主题的征文活动，你打算投稿。请根据以下要点写一篇短文：
1.谈谈旅游的现状问题；
2.建议如何当一个好的游客。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have loads of friends. He showed off a lot, always talking about how many friends he had at school, and how he was so friendly with everyone else.
One day his grandfather said to him, “Mario, I bet you a big bag of popcorn that you don’t have as many friends as you think. I’m sure many of them are nothing more than companions, acquaintances, or partners in crime.”
Mario accepted the be t without hesitation. However, he wasn’t sure how he could test whether or not his schoolmates were real friends, so he asked his grandpa. The old man answered, “I have just exactly what you need. It’s in the attic（阁楼）. Wait here a minute.”
Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. It’s rather tricky to sit on because it’s invisible（看不见的）, but if you take it to your school and you manage to sit on it, you’ll activate its magic and you’ll be able to tell who your real friends are.”
Mario, brave and determined, took the strange invisible chair and set off for school. At break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Don’t move. You’re about to see something amazing.”
And Mario attempted to sit on the chair. Having difficulty seeing it, he missed and fell straight onto his backside. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. “Wait, wait, just a slight technical problem,” he said, making another attempt. But again he missed the seat, causing more surprised looks, and a few catcalls（嘘声，喝倒彩）. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground... until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall. This time he sat, staying in mid-air — some friends were standing behind him.
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:
Looking around, Mario saw three of his best friends holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall. _________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
After the show, Mario told the three best friends about the be t and took them to see his grandfather: ________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
保定市部分高中2023-2024学年高一下学期7月期末1+3期末考试
英语试题参考答案
一、客观题答案
（一）听力 1-5 BCAAC 6-10 BCABA 11-15 BAACB 16-20 CABAB
（二）阅读 21-23 ACB 24-27 BCCD 28-31 DCDC 32-35 CADD
七选五 35-40 BGAFD
（三）完形 41-45 BACDB 46-50 CADCB 51-55DBBAC
二、主观题答案
（一）语法填空
56. the 57. with 58. universities 59. majoring 60. to solve/ solving
61. attending 62. who 63. extremely 64. personal 65. were impressed
（二）应用文
A possible version
BE A GOOD TOURIST
An increasing number of people are interested in traveling, which brings in money for local economy as well as makes their mind and body relaxed.
However, there’re a few problems remaining to be settled. One growing problem is that tourists have written or carved on the famous attractions, causing damage to them. Another big concern is the disturbing to the local people and life. It also annoys us that the rubbish is thrown away anywhere instead of being put into rubbish cans.
So immediate action ought to be taken to be a good tourist. Following basic rules is a must, such as not littering or smoking in public. Be considerate to others and keep it in mind that whenever we travel at home or abroad, we are representing our country to the rest of the world.
（三）读后续写
A possible version I
Para 1:
Looking around, Mario saw three of his best friends holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall. He finally knew how the magic chair worked and experienced the magic that his grandfather had been talking about. The three best friends couldn’t bear to see Mario fall again and came to help. Meanwhile, many others he had thought of as good friends had done nothing but standing by and wanting to see Mario fall again and again, from which they got a lot of fun. They just enjoyed making fun of Mario.
Para 2:
After the show, Mario told the three best friends about the bet and took them to see his grandfather. That evening, Mario’s grandpa treated the four children to a big bag of popcorn. They had a great time eating popcorn, talking, laughing and listening to stories until very late. From grandpa’s magic chair, Mario knew that true friends are those who care for us, not just any acquaintance who happens to be passing by. And someone who takes joy in our misfortunes is even less of a friend.
A possible version 2
Paragraph 1:
Looking around, Mario saw three of his best friends holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall. Tears welled up in his eyes as he realized the truth. These were the friends who truly cared, the ones who were there not just for fun or to be companions, but who would go the extra mile for him. He turned to them and said, “You are my real friends.” They just smiled and nodded, and Mario knew what the be t of his grandpa meant. Meanwhile Mario had discovered the true meaning of friendship.
Paragraph 2:
After the show, Mario told the three best friends about the be t and took them to see his grandfather. Mario thanked his grandfather, while his grandfather smiled and said, “You see, Mario, sometimes it takes a little test to find out who your true friends are. Remember this lesson and cherish those who are truly there for you.” Mario nodded, vowing to always value his real friends and be a better friend himself. From that day on, Mario stopped showing off about the number of friends he had and focused on building deeper and more meaningful relationships with those who truly mattered.
听力录音材料
Text 1
M: Which team is your daughter in the one playing in white
W: No, she’s in the blue team. Look, she’s over there, next to the boy in the black hat.
Text 2
M: I got a promotion today! I have become the manager of my department!
W: That’s good news. Congratulations! I’m so proud of you.
Text 3
W: Excuse me, what can I do for you
M: I’d like this shirt to be dry-cleaned. And I have to wear it this afternoon to attend a business meeting. Could you help me with it
W: Sure. It is 12 o’clock now. You can take it away in three hours.
Text 4
M: Excuse me, could you give me a menu and tell me some specials
W: Sure. Today’s special has a choice of pizza or cold noodles and beef.
M: Sounds good. I’m going to try some pizza.
Text 5
M: Does anyone mind me turning on the air conditioning It’s hot here.
W: Actually, I would prefer it if you didn’t do that. Air conditioning makes me feel a little cold.
M: All right. I’m opening the window. Is that okay
W: Oh, sure. We need fresh air here.
Text 6
W: Matt, the fitness coach texted me again, I signed up for the fitness class three weeks ago. But I only went to the gym in the first week.
M: Why did you waste money on something you’re not interested in There are many ways to exercise. The key is to have self-control.
W: Stop saying that again! Let’s go to the supermarket. Shopping isn’t a bad way of exercising. I can keep going.
M: Are you serious I’ve got a lot of work to do and will pick up our son from school today. Aren’t you going to prepare dinner for us
W: All right.
Text 7
W: I won first place in the dancing competition. You and Mom promised to buy me a watch and a schoolbag. I haven’t forgotten it.
M: But your mother promised to buy you a dress, not a schoolbag. Instead, your grandma will buy a schoolbag for you, right
W: Oh, yes. I get them mixed up. Grandma also makes a cake for me on my birthday every year.
M: Yeah, she loves you so much that I can imagine how unwilling she’ll be when you get married.
Text 8
M: You really amaze me, Cynthia. You’re never tired or sad. You always look so happy. What’s your secret
W: Actually I feel tired or sad from time to time. But I generally try to stay positive and healthy. I prefer to see the bright side of everything.
M: That’s very good, Sometimes I can’t help being unhappy, even though I don’t want to be like that. By the way, are you a morning person
W: Oh, yes, I’m an early bird,I wake up at 6:00 am every day, even though I start work at 9:00 am. I’m often the first one to get to the office.
M: That’s too early! I write novels at home. I like to work at night, because I usually start to get some inspiration from 8:00 pm.
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M: Excuse me, Miss
W: Yes
M: My window shade is broken, and I cannot open it to see the sky. Could you please change a seat for me so I can have a window with a view This is my first flight. I want to enjoy the scenery.
W: Of course! Let me move you to Row 13, Seat A.
M: Thank you. Could you tell me how long this flight will take
W: We should be in the air for about six hours.
M: Okay. Thank you.
W: You’re welcome. Would you like something to drink
M: What do you have
W: We serve coffee, tea, and soda.
M: I’ll have coffee with sugar please.
W: No problem, And would you like something to eat
M: That would be great! What do you have
W: We have the turkey sandwich, chicken salad, and vegetarian pasta.
M: I’d like a turkey sandwich. Thank you.
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M: Hello, it’s me David Smith. Welcome back to Today on History. Today is July 31st. So I’ll Gowdy. Born on July 31st. 1919, he was an excellent sports broadcaster and host of the outdoor show. He developed the idea for the television sports show and hosted ABC’s Wide World of Sports, which showed a variety of sports on Saturday afternoon, In 1964, Gowdy made a video for a show in which he and the famous fisherman Joe Brooks went fishing in the Argentine mountains. It became a hit and almost immediately ABC created a new show built around outdoor amusement — The American Sportsman, hosted by Curt Gowdy. The show focused on fishing and hunting experiences involving famous persons from movie stars, athletes to educators. For millions of Americans, the show was their window to the natural world, Gowdy, an active environmentalist, was a member of the Conservation Hall of Fame International. To honor his work, the State of Wyoming built the Curt Gowdy State Park in 1972. The park lies above 6,450 feet in height. Gowdy loved it, saying “It has two beautiful lakes, hiking trails, fishing and beauty. What greater honor can a man receive ” OK, so much for today. Goodbye.
