银川一中2025届高三年级第一次月考
英 语 试 卷
命题教师：
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。
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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）
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。并标在试卷相应的位置。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 will the man do this weekend
A．Borrow some money. B．Walk around the lake. C．Work at the hospital.
2．What does the man think highly of about the play
A．The costumes. B．The music. C．The scenery.
3．What are the speakers talking about
A．A table tennis player. B．An outstanding movie. C．Yang Lan’s biography.
4．Where does the conversation take place
A．At a box office. B．At a post office. C．At a railway station.
5．What do we know about the man
A．He might miss this town. B．He doesn’t like the new job.
C．He hasn’t been home for long.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6．What does the boy think of politics
A．Difficult. B．Boring. C．Interesting.
7．What does the girl advise the boy to do
A．Take notes carefully in class. B．Read the textbook thoroughly.
C．Study the summaries of the lectures.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8．What’s wrong with the banana
A．It is still green. B．It isn’t in the kitchen. C．It was bitten partly.
9．Why doesn’t the girl want to eat cereal
A．She doesn’t like cereal.
B．She has to prepare the milk.
C．She ate the same thing yesterday.
10. What will the man do next
A．Continue sleeping. B．Make some pancakes. C．Have a talk with the girl.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11．What is the most striking thing about volcanoes
A．They kill people quickly.
B．They are beautiful scenery.
C．They can erupt suddenly.
12．Why is Mount Etna called the “Friendly Giant”
A．It is very big. B．It rarely kills people. C．It attracts many tourists.
13．How many people visit Mount Fuji every year
A．About 73,000. B．About 300,000. C．About 400,000.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14．Why is Jack going abroad
A．To study. B．To go shopping. C．To visit his mother.
15．What did Jack’s mother buy for him
A．Some hats. B．Some shorts. C．Some jeans.
16．Why doesn’t Jack pack a coat
A．He wants to buy a new one.
B．There is no room in his suitcase.
C．It is unnecessary in such a warm climate.
17．What is the weather like in spring
A．It’s rainy. B．It’s windy. C．It’s a little hot.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18．What is the theme of To Kill a Mockingbird
A．Nature and humans.
B．Racial justice and respect.
C．Love between father and daughter.
19．When was the book published
A．In 1930. B．In 1950. C．In 1960.
20．What does the famous courthouse become now
A．A shop. B．A museum. C．A restaurant.
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
Welcome to Muir Woods! This rare ancient forest is a kingdom of coast redwoods, many over 600 years old. How to get here
People using personal vehicles must have reservations before arriving at the park. (Details at www..)
Muir Woods National Monument is open daily, 8 a. m. to sunset. Stop by Visitor Center to get trails (路线) and program information, and to take in exhibits.What’s your path
Enjoy a walk on the paved Redwood Creek Trail (also called Main Trail). Choose short, medium, or long loops (环线). Other trails go deep into Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais State Park.(Refer to the map of Muir Woods on the right for details.)Ready to explore more
Muir Woods is part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes Marin Headlands, Alcatraz, the Presidio, and Ocean Beach. Download the app at www.nps.gov/goga.Stay safe and protect your park.
Wi-Fi and cell service are not available. ·Watch for poisonous plants and falling branches. ·Do not feed or disturb animals. ·Fishing is prohibited in the park. ·Do not mark or remove trees, flowers, or other natural features. ·Go to
the park website for more safety tips and
regulations.Accessibility
We make a great effort to make facilities,
services, and programs accessible to all. For
information, go to Visitor Center, ask a ranger,
call, or check our website. More Information
Muir Woods National Monument
www.nps.gov/muwo Mill Valley, CA 94941-2696
21．Muir Woods will probably attract ________.
①redwood lovers ②hunting lovers ③fishing lovers ④hiking lovers
A．①② B．③④ C．①④ D．②③
22．What can be learned from the passage
A．Muir woods is surrounded by highland and ocean beaches.
B．Visitors can read electronic maps using Wi-Fi in Muir Woods.
C．Visitors are advised to call Visitor Center for safety tips and regulations.
D．Reservations should be made if visitors drive private cars to Muir Woods.
23．According to the map of Muir Woods, ________.
A．Bridge 4 is the farthest from the parking lots of all bridges
B．Mill Valley is located on the southwest side of Muir Beach
C．Bootjack Trail can lead one to Visitor Center from Bridge 3
D．food and gifts can be bought on various sites in Muir Woods
B
Raised in Jacksonville, a small town in North Carolina, Christina Koch always knew she wanted to be an astronaut. This dream began as early as kindergarten, during a time when spaceflight was dominated by men. “Fortunately, when I told my kindergarten teachers that I wanted to be an astronaut they supported me. No one told me that it was unattainable. And whether it was my own hard-headedness or that encouragement, I did go full forward into pursuing my dream to become an astronaut,” she says.
Koch found inspiration in pioneers like Sally Ride and Mae Jemison, but also in everyday heroes — from civil rights activists to her independent grandmother. These examples, along with her family’s emphasis on hard work, instilled in her the courage to chase her dreams.
Koch studied physics and electrical engineering before joining NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center, where she contributed to the development of scientific instruments on several space missions. Driven by a thirst for adventure, she spent a year in Antarctica’s tough environment and then in other remote locations like Greenland. Unsurprisingly, she cited photography, travel, camping and climbing among her hobbies.
The ultimate fulfillment (实现) of her dream came in 2013, when she was selected as an astronaut, joining a groundbreaking class with an equal number of men and women. Previously, women comprised only 17% of NASA’s astronauts. After completing training in 2015, she was assigned her first long-stay mission on the International Space Station (ISS). Her success is undeniable. As part of the Artemis II mission, scheduled for 2025, she’ll travel further than any human since Apollo, an evidence of her constant ambition.
Koch advocates following passions and embracing challenges. “Do what scares you,” she advises, “because those things often lead to the greatest fulfillment and contributions.”Besides, Koch also says that there’s one that should never be forgotten: “Support the people around you. Make sure that you’re thinking about the success of those around you, that you’re helping them, and together we all will achieve as much as we possibly can.”
24．What initially motivated Koch to become an astronaut
A．Her desire to push herself to the limit.
B．Her early enthusiasm in space exploration.
C．Her wish to reward her kindergarten teachers.
D．Her ambition to change the position of women astronauts.
25．What can we infer from the passage
A．Role models impacted Koch greatly in her life journey.
B．Koch set a record for the longest spaceflight.
C．Various hobbies prepared Koch for adventure.
D．Koch invented some scientific devices.
26．What does Koch’s advice indicate
A．Seeking support is crucial for dream chasers.
B．Welcoming challenges leads to personal growth.
C．Being kind to others is the stepping stone to success.
D．Working tirelessly is key to overcoming barriers.
27．What is the best title of the passage
A．Christina Koch: An Explorer of Nature
B．Christina Koch: A Distinguished Female Scientist
C．Christina Koch: A Role Model from Jacksonville
D．Christina Koch: A Dream Pursuer to Space
C
I received my architectural training in Italy, earning a traditional degree that didn’t involve working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). However, my journey with computers began through my passion for music, using sound sampling systems, which catch the “sound reality” of an instrument, and also computer-assisted music composition systems. Little did I know that this exploration would greatly influence my approach to computer science and AI in the years to come.
Self-taught in computer science during my architectural studies, I sought opportunities to specialize further. Ultimately, my journey led me to a pioneering laboratory in Marseille, France, known for its unprecedented work in computer science applied to architecture. Surrounded by a community of innovators, I improved my skills to explore the transformative power of technology in preserving cultural heritage.
In 2019, the world watched in horror as Notre Dame de Paris (巴黎圣母院) was consumed in flames. Determined to contribute to the restoration efforts, I took the lead in developing a digital ecosystem for the restoration operation. We developed innovative AI tools generating 3D representations from photographs. By tracking the position and shape of voussoirs (拱石), and digitizing them from photographs, we were able to use the fine geometric information of the voussoirs to reconstruct the arch, thus giving valuable information to the architects about the structure, the exact geometry, and especially about constructive details of the oldest areas of the church from the 13th century. Notably, AI played a pivotal role in the process.
As the restoration project progresses, the AI-driven preservation continues to advance. This knowledge will definitely serve as raw material to be used for AI systems, for example, for studies that can be extended to other buildings. Today, the restoration project is in an extremely advanced state. We hope to complete the restoration work before the 2024 Paris Olympics, so that this architectural masterpiece can regain its former glory.
28．What led the author to computer science initially
A．Composing music with CAD． B．Exploring computers for music.
C．Studying for a degree in architecture. D．Developing sound sampling systems.
29．What is the third paragraph mainly about
A．The application of AI in restoration. B. The structure of Notre Dame de Paris.
C．The destruction of Notre Dame de Paris. D．The development of AI digital ecosystem.
30．What does the underlined word “pivotal” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Secondary. B．Independent. C．Discouraging. D．Crucial.
31．What is the author’s attitude towards the AI-driven preservation
A．Indifferent. B．Skeptical. C．Optimistic. D．Objective.
D
It happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was, in his words, “a brilliantly written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr. Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.
And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t. In the World Book Day’s “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as I’m not one to lie too often (I’d hate to be caught out), I will admit here and now that I haven’t read the entire top ten. But I’m pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, Gorge Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s really brilliant.
The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it. It says that many people lie about having read Jane Austin Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky (I haven't read him, but haven’t lied about it either) and Herman Melville.
Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they are speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more in-depth!
But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J.K. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing this story (I will come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so.).
32．How did the author find his friend a book liar
A．By judging his manner of speaking.
B．By looking into his background.
C．By mentioning a famous name.
D．By discussing the book itself.
33．Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report
A．Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list.
B．42% of people pretended to have read 1984.
C．The author admitted having read 9 books.
D．Dreams From My Father is hardly read.
34．By lying about reading, a person hopes to ________.
A．control the conversation B．appear knowledgeable
C．learn about the book D．make more friends
35．What is the author’s attitude to 58% of readers
A．Favorable. B．Uncaring. C．Doubtful. D．Friendly.
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填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While marathon study sessions may be unavoidable sometimes, do your best to manage your time effectively.
Reduce your workload by studying more efficiently. Before you start studying, always read your task sheet to make sure you’re focusing on the right topics. 36 This saves you time looking it up. Finally, pick out the most important information, so you can study it first.
37 Make sure you have everything you need, so you won't need to get up every few minutes to get something. Neatly place your textbooks, pens, notebook and other study materials in your study space. This way you can easily get what you need without taking an unplanned break. Plan out your study sessions in advance. Think about the time you'll need for each task, add 10% extra time for insurance, and then schedule blocks for your tasks. 38 Remember to include short breaks every hour or so.
Break up difficult tasks into smaller steps. Tasks such as “Study for History Final” or “Write Term Paper” can seem unapproachable. Instead of getting confused and upset, divide big tasks into small ones If you’re studying for a final of a course, start by looking over past tests and quizzes. 39 Smaller study tasks may also include creating outlines that summarize textbook chapters.
Do your best to space out your study sessions instead of cramming（突击）.Whenever possible, give yourself time to study a little bit at a time. It’s better to study for 3 separate 3-hour sessions instead of 1 marathon 9-hour session. 40
A．Choose a quiet spot for studying.
B．Prepare your area before you start studying.
C．Schedule your toughest and most important tasks first.
D．Study difficult subjects first to get them out of the way.
E．Then divide the course into its units, and study one unit at a time.
F．Additionally, ask your instructor to explain any topic that confuses you.
G．Multiple shorter sessions will help you remember more information in the long run.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
As dawn breaks at the edge of the Sahara, Ibrahim and his wife Miriam are packing up their home. They and other Tuareg 41 are moving to a new location. This routine is typical. Their life is one of 42 .
There are nomadic (游牧的) people in Africa, Central Asia and above the Arctic circle. Many
43 were once nomadic, but these days the numbers are 44 . It is not known how many Tuareg there are, but 45 range from 1 million to 1.5 million.
Most of Tuareg lead a nomadic lifestyle based on trade and livestock, 46 goats, sheep, cattle and camels. The men are sometimes called “Blue Men” because of their 47 blue clothing. The blue 48 protects their faces from the sun and sand. It also stains (染色) their skin and defines their unique 49 .
The homes of the Tuareg are simple 50 . They usually have a light wood frame and are
51 with animal skins or mats. This makes 52 easy to take the tent down and put it up. When a woman marries, her family 53 a tent for her.
Nowadays, customs and traditions are 54 . More and more nomadic people are starting to farm, or moving to cities to work. But many Tuareg are still 55 their traditional way of life.
A．agencies B．families C．specialists D．relatives
42．A．campaign B．invasion C．movement D．passion
43．A．carriages B．creatures C．shelters D．cultures
44．A．bigger B．smaller C．stronger D．weaker
45．A．estimates B. discounts C．capacities D．responses
46．A．raising B．killing C．delivering D．removing
47．A．dramatic B．distinctive C．apparent D．historic
48．A．parcel B．skin C．wool D. cloth
49．A．tone B．zone C. privilege D．identity
50．A．houses B. tents C．cottages D．flats
51．A．equipped B．occupied C．covered D．armed
52．A．them B．what C．that D．it
53．A. makes B．rents C．irons D．sews
A．refreshing B．disappearing C．changing D．fading
55．A．keeping to B．adjusting to C．showing off D．allowing for
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
As a child, Obaida Omar 56 (narrow) escaped the enemy’s invasion of her native Afghanistan, walking for weeks through the mountains. Now 57 mother of three and Islamic Center of Rochester board member, Omar provided first-hand experience of what it means to be a child made 58 (home) by war as the keynote speaker at the “Dinner for Peace” hosted by the Student Association for the Development of Arab Cultural Awareness last Saturday.
About 250 guests attended the dinner, the proceeds(收益) of 59 will go to education for children affected by the Middle Eastern refugee crisis.
“Children did not create this conflict, 60 they are its greatest victims,” said Alanoud Alzaid, the group’s president, who gave the opening speech at the dinner. “Tonight we have raised roughly $3,000 in profit, which means over 1,000 children can get the education they deserve,” he said. “ 61 you, tonight would not have been possible.”
62 (entertain) the audience, the Yellow Jackets kicked the night off with a 63
(select) of lively songs. The Sihir belly(肚皮) dancing group also performed, with pride and authority in their costumes of shining gold and bright coral colors.
“We 64 (plan) this for two months now. It feels wonderful to see such an amazing turnout. It brings back the human element, making you remember that we’re all the same.” said Gabby Stillman, a 65 (twelve) grader.
On the whole, the dinner was a success. The audience was also full of praise.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15 分)
假定你是李华，你的一位美国朋友John托你在北京找一份教师的工作。当你看到《中国日报》（China Daily）上刊登了一则招聘广告的时候，你认为很合适他。请你用英文写一封短信（词数100左右），用E-mail发给他，告知此事。广告原文如下：
招聘 我公司教育处（The Education Department of the Ladder Information Company Limited）准备针对儿童和成人开设外教英语课程，拟聘外国教师，要求如下： 母语为英语; 大学学历，教育学或相关专业优先; 具有外国专家证明。 如果你对此工作有意，请与我们联系： 电话：0086—10—68019433 邮箱：liecbj@ Beijing Ladder Information Company Limited
注意： 1. 要求内容顺畅，连贯； 2. 参考词汇：
相关专业：related field
证明：certification
Dear John,
How are you doing ___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Good luck!
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（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。
If there’s one thing I can’t stand people saying, it’s “I’m not good at anything. I don’t have any talent.” I just don’t buy that at all. To me, everyone has at least one talent, and while it sometimes takes you a lifetime to find, it does exist. There was a time when I didn’t believe that. What changed my mind was a seemingly small event that took place in 2023.
At that time, I was a high school student. I was a funny-looking skinny boy named Eugene Orowitz, who weighed barely 100 pounds. I was a good student, but as far as I was concerned, in just about every other department I was a loser. I wanted to fit in, to be someone and do something well. But I hadn’t found anything I was good at. One sunny afternoon, our gym class went out to the school’s running track. The teacher taught us various track and field events. I was a loser in all of them. Then came the javelin (标枪). Suddenly something inside me began saying, “Try it! Try it!” I had to wait for my turn, though, because several others wanted a break at the javelin too. Shy and scared, I watched them, trying not to look too eager. Finally, when everyone had had a chance to throw--the best throw going about 30 yards--I looked at the teacher.
“Hey, Orowitz, you want to try ” he asked.
Embarrassed, I looked down, but managed to nod my head.
“Well, come on then,” he said impatiently, and handed me the javelin. Behind me I could hear some of my classmates laughing. As I grasped the javelin in my hand, I was seized with a strange feeling--a new-found excitement. For some crazy reason, I was relaxed over what I was about to do, even though I’d never done it before. I raised the javelin over my head, took six quick steps and let the thing go. The same voice that had urged me into throwing it, now told me it was a good throw.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I watched as the spear took off. __________________________________________________
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The night I took the javelin home with me.__________________________________________
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银川一中2025届高三第一次月考英语参考答案
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
C C A B A A C C B A C B C A C B A B C B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
C D A B A B D B A D C D B B C F B C E G
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
B C D B A A B D D B C D A C A
听力
1-5 CCABA 6-10 ACCBA 11-15 CBCAC 16-20 BABCB
阅读理解
A篇 21-23 CDA B篇 24-27 BABD C篇28-31 BADC D篇 32-35 DBBC
七选五 36-40 FBCEG
完形填空
41-45 BCDBA 46-50 ABDDB 51-55 CDACA
语法填空
narrowly 57. a 58.homeless 59. which 60. but
61. Without 62.To entertain 63. selection 64. have been planning 65. twelfth
A possible version
Dear John,
How are you doing You asked me to find a teaching job for you in Beijing and here is the good news. I read an advertisement in China Daily today, which says the Beijing Ladder Information Company Limited is going to provide an English course mainly aimed for children and adults. So they need to employ a native speaker as their teacher. The person they prefer is the one with a university degree in education or other related fields. And also, a foreign expert certification is required. I think you are the proper person they want.
If you are interested, please directly call or write to the company. The telephone number is: 0086—10—68019433, and their E-mail address is: Liecbj@.
Good luck!
Li Hua
读后续写
One possible version:
I watched as the spear took off. My heart quickened as the Javelin sailed through the sky and finally inserted heavily into the ground, surpassing 30 yards. It turned out to be the best throw. At the sight of the result, all my classmates present burst into thunderous applause. At that moment, the teacher patted me on the shoulder, smiling to encourage me to join the school team and practice more. Suddenly, a surge of confidence rose up inside me and I felt I gradually fitted in my class.
That night I took the javelin home with me. I stared at the javelin, reflecting on what had happened in the gym class. A thought suddenly occurred to me that I should practice it hard. The following months witnessed my efforts in practicing javelin. Finally, the glory of the champion in a javelin competition enveloped me and a smile spread across my face when I stepped onto the award platform. At the moment, it downed on me that everyone has a talent as long as he or she can make attempts with courage.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Are you going to the lake with us this weekend
M: I wish I could get away for a while. But I have to take on some extra hours at the hospital. I really need the money.
Text 2
M: I really enjoy the play. The students did a great job with the scenery. I felt like I was back in the 18th century.
W: I wish you could say the same thing about the costumes.
Text 3
M: Hey, Kate, what are you watching
W: Oh, it’s Yang Lan’s interview of Deng Yaping. Deng is the top table tennis athlete
in my mind. Do you like her
M: Yes. Deng is remembered by the world for her outstanding performance.
Text 4
M: Excuse me, could you tell me which line I’m supposed to stand in to buy plastic wrap and to post a package
W: You can buy the plastic wrap here, but you’ll have to stand in line over there to post your package.
Text 5
W: I thought you were pleased about the new job and going to London.
M: I am. It’s just that I’ve been here for so long in this town and it’s hard to think of anywhere else as home.
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M: I’m going to have politics this term. ⑥I’m a little bit nervous of that subject because I’m not really good at it.
W: Don’t worry! I had that class last term. The lectures were very interesting, and the teacher made the students feel comfortable. You will love the class.
M: Well, wasn’t the test difficult
W: Not at all. ⑦The teacher always hands out a summary of his lecture every class. If you study them thoroughly, you will not even need to read the textbook.
M: Thank you so much for your advice.
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W: Dad What’s for breakfast
M: Uh, there’s a banana on the kitchen counter.
W: ⑧But dad, it looks like the cat took a bite out of that banana last night…Dad, wake up.
M: OK. Uh, there’s some cereal in the cupboard. Help yourself.
W: ⑨But there’s no milk.
M: Well, just mix up some powdered milk.
W: No way. Come on, Dad.
M: Uh, OK. I guess I could make some pancakes.
W: Uh, no. Last weekend you made pancakes, and they were as hard as a
rock.
M: That bad Alright. Wait! Why in the world are we having this conversation anyway ⑩You’re 14 years old. Make your own breakfast. I’m going back to bed.
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W: Dr. Purdy, what would you say is the most striking thing about volcanoes
M: I think it’s the fact that they can erupt at any time.
W: Yes.
M: But not all volcanoes are dangerous killers.
W: Really
M: Take Mount Etna in Sicily for example. It’s called the “Friendly Giant”, not because it’s big—though it is—but because its lava(火山岩浆) moves very slowly. This gives people time to escape. It’s not a killer volcano.
W: Oh, I didn’t know that about its lava.
M: It’s true. Also, people have recorded the number of deaths caused by Mount Etna for
over 3,000 years, and it has only killed 73 people in all.
W: Wow!
M: Volcanoes are always changing. On the site of Mount Fuji in Japan, there were 2 other volcanoes there before the present one.
W: Amazing!
M: Mount Fuji is actually a very popular place for tourists, including the Japanese. It has about 400,000 visitors a year.
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W: Hey, Jack. Are you ready to study abroad
M: Well, not really. I still have to prepare some clothes.
W: Well, what’s the weather like where you’re going
M: Well, uh, it’s really hot in summer, so I’m going to buy some shorts and a few T-shirts.
W: What about the rest of the year
M: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so my mother has bought some jeans and a few casual shirts for me.
W: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter
M: Well, the weather doesn’t get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I’m going to pack a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don’t have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I’m going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
W: Are you going to take anything else
M: They say it rains cats and dogs in spring, but again, I’ll just go to pick up a raincoat later on.
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W: Millions of high school students have read To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel by Harper Lee offers moral lessons about racial justice and respect. It tells the story of a young girl named Scout and her father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer. He defends a black man wrongfully accused of raping a white woman. In the end, an all-white jury sentences Tom Robinson to death.The book is set in the American South in the 1930s. But it was published over 50 years ago, on July 11th, 1960. It has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold over forty million copies. It won a Pulitzer Prize and is often required reading in high school. Since then, Monroeville, Harper Lee’s hometown, has changed a lot. A number of African-Americans serve in the local government. The courthouse, made famous by the book, is now a museum. A small shop and a fast-food restaurant called Mel’s Dairy Dream have replaced Harper Lee’s childhood home.
