丰城九中 2024-2025 学年上学期高二第一次段考英语试卷
命题人：曾佩庆 审题人：李洪英 考试时间：120 分钟，试卷总分：150 分
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有 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。
Who drives the school bus today
A. Henry. B. Julie. C. Elliot.
What is the woman’s problem
A. She can’t afford a bag. B. She can’t make a decision. C. She can’t stand for long.
When was the man’s birthday
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Wear safety clothing. B. Stay away from snakes. C. Book tickets in advance.
What is the woman doing
A. Working in the office. B. Having a break from work. C. Watching the sunset.
第二节(共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟;听完后，
各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
What does the man want to do
A. Attend a special class. B. Organize a camp trip. C. Sleep under the night sky.
What will the woman probably do next
A. Pay for an activity. B. Buy a sleeping bag. C. Sign the letter.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What are the speakers probably doing
Watching news on TV.
Talking about an online video.
Attending a rescue operation.
What does the woman’s father probably do
A. He is a delivery driver. B. He is an engineer. C. He is a builder.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What is the topic of the conversation
A. A school festival. B. A music festival. C. A traditional festival.
What do we know about the festival
It started in the Qing Dynasty.
It’s only celebrated in southern China.
It’s held on different days in different areas.
How does the woman mainly sound at the end of the conversation
A. Much interested. B. Very Sad. C. Quite frightened.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
Who is the man talking to
A. His mother. B. His sister. C. His classmate.
Why does the man stick to traveling by train
A. It is much cheaper. B. It is more comfortable. C. It is more environmentally friendly.
What will the man do next
A. Catch a train. B. Return a ticket. C. Contact the ticket office.
Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. On the phone. C. On a university campus.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What is the speaker probably doing
A. Hosting a video. B. Making a video call. C. Chairing a video meeting.
What is the research report about
A. The ways to keep healthy. B. The benefits of being helpful. C. The importance of mental health.
What is an easy way to keep mentally healthy according to the speaker
A. Helping neighbors nicely. B. Doing physical exercise. C. Keeping a diary.
What does the speaker suggest doing for grandparents
A. Collecting groceries. B. Sending a letter. C. Doing housework.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和 D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Programs for High School Students
Below is a list of programs for high school students conducted by a variety of teachers, students and staff of Carnegie Mellon University.
AI4ALL
This program provides rising high school juniors and seniors with the opportunity to use artificial intelligence (AI) to address problems. Students learn from staff and researchers who’ve been leaders in AI since the field was invented at this university in the 1950s. For more information, call (412) 268-2082.
SPARK Saturdays
SPARK Saturdays is a Saturday workshop series created by students majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, which aims to introduce beginners to concepts about electrical and
computer engineering and expose them to engineering as a potential career choice. For more information, call (412) 268-3669.
Linguistics(语言学) Olympiad
This Olympiad is a competition in which high school students solve linguistic puzzles. In solving the problems, students learn about the diversity, and consistency of language. No knowledge of linguistics or second languages is necessary. There is NO participation fee! For more information, call (412) 268-7517.
SUCCEED
SUCCEED is a 5-day program for rising 10th graders that is designed to expand your understanding of energy, the environment, and how those relate to climate change. For more information, call (412) 256-8162.
Which program is for rising high school juniors
A. AI4ALL. B. SPARK Saturdays. C. Linguistics Olympiad. D. SUCCEED.
What is special about SPARK Saturdays
A. It aims to expand students’ AI knowledge. B. It helps enlarge students’ vocabulary.
C. It is conducted by university students. D. It asks for no participation fee.
In which program do students compete with each other
A. AI4ALL. B. SPARK Saturdays. C. Linguistics Olympiad. D. SUCCEED.
B
British artist James Lake was 17 when his life changed dramatically. That was the year he was diagnosed with bone cancer, which resulted in the loss of his right leg.
During his recovery, Lake had a new idea of using his creative talents to understand and approach the intense experience he was going through. He looked around his house and began making art with the resources closest to hand: old cardboard boxes and packaging that his parents had thrown away. Cutting up the cardboard and then reconstructing it, he created sculptural frames—his very first pieces of art.
Fast forward 26 years and the now 43-year-old artist has made a career from that decision to “steal” his
parents’ recycling box as a teenager. By cutting, and sticking together littered pieces of cardboard, Lake creates detailed life-size human sculptures.
“My work is about transforming an old box and giving it a new life, valuing resources,” he says. “For that reason, I think it’s important that the cardboard be seen in my sculptures, and that people can still see they’re made from it. My works question how we treat and value art and all the things around us. Are they reusable Do we need to buy that Can we repair it ”
By exhibiting his work in primary schools, Lake wants to show children that art is something that’s attainable, created from the same materials they play with in the classroom. “I have developed a way of working wherein the materials and the method mean that art can be created anywhere: a bedroom, a garage. Great art should not only be about the materials that you use, but also about the passion and effort you put into the work.”
“It’s incredibly important for me to inspire a new generation of artists beyond the limit of economic barriers,” he explains.“ I want to create a level playing field for all and I hope that I’m a positive role model for them, both as an artist and as a disabled person.
What led James Lake to start making art with cardboard boxes
A. His interest in environmentalism. B. The inspiration from his parents.
C. A passion for waste cardboard. D. His desire to deal with his difficult time.
Why does James make the cardboard distinct in his sculptures
A. To show his outstanding talent. B. To prove art works are easy to make.
C. To stress the value of reusing resources. D. To make his works more attractive.
Which word can best describe James
A. Hard-working and polite. B. Generous and easy-going.
C. Strong-willed and creative. D. Determined and humorous.
Which of the following can be the best title
A. Embrace the unknown. B. Thinking outside the box.
C. Thinking twice before you leap. D. Stepping out of the comfort zone.
C
A new study shows that the household consumers (家庭消费者) are focusing more on reducing their energy costs by using technologically advanced home appliances. The lighting control held the largest share in the smart home market in 2016. The increase in the adoption ( 采 用 ) rate of intelligent lighting controls by households worldwide has fuelled the growth of the smart home market. These have the ability to reduce electricity consumption because they adjust (调节) the artificial light according to the surroundings.
Four years ago, I was in a discussion about Nest Thermostat (恒温器), sharing my view that if a house is
built properly, it doesn't need a smart thermostat. It probably wouldn't do much good there because with careful placement of high-quality windows, you seldom need to heat or cool it at all. Since then, other studies have shown that in a leaky old house, smart thermostats can be very effective and save energy.
But is smart lighting saving energy A smart lighting system might turn off or adjust the brightness of a bulb (灯泡), but an LED bulb already uses very little electricity, say 7 watts per bulb. But when you make it smart, it is always connected, consuming a bit of power to talk to the controller or bridge; one guy with a meter tested it at 0.4 watts per hour, or 9.6 watts in a day. It means that if you have a pile of smart bulbs and devices, you are consuming a fair bit of electricity.
Except for smart thermostats in leaky houses, none in the smart market saves energy. Asking Siri, voice control on any of Apple devices, to turn off the lights is fun, but we would be better off in terms of energy and exercise if we got up and reached for a light switch. Rather than saving energy, the smart home is wasting it.
What does the underlined word “fuelled” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Evaluated. B. Promoted. C. Controlled. D. Detected.
What does the author think of smart thermostats
A. They are well-designed. B. They are energy-efficient.
C. They are not very useful. D. They are not always automatic.
What does paragraph 3 mainly want to tell us
A. LED bulbs are very bright. B. LED bulbs are of little value.
C. Smart lighting has developed quickly. D. Smart lighting does little to save electricity.
What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph
A. To use Siri for fun. B. To improve smart lighting.
C. To give up smart thermostats completely. D. To turn to the traditional way of turning off lights.
D
NASA’s first humanoid(像人的) robot, Valkyrie, is going through a few of its final testing stages at NASA’s Johnson Space Center(JSC) in Houston, Texas. The humanoid robot, much like Iron Man but constructed from metal and electronics, copies human walking and appearance. NASA is exploring if such machines can further space exploration, starting with the Artemis mission, according to Reuters.
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches(188 centimeters) and weighing 300 pounds(136 kilograms), Valkyrie is an electric humanoid robot able to operate in degraded or damaged human-engineered environments, like areas hit by natural disasters.
JSC designed and constructed NASA’s Valkyrie specifically for participation in the 2013 DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials. Drawing on the knowledge gained from the creation of Robonaut 2, the Valkyrie team at JSC created this robot in fifteen months. They integrated enhanced electronics, actuators and sensing capabilities based on the advancements made in earlier generations of humanoid robots at JSC.
In July, the humanoid robot went through testing in Australia to assess its software, generating valuable data
and feedback for NASA. These tests aimed to advance remote mobile dexterous manipulation( 灵活操控) capabilities to enable the remote maintenance of unmanned and offshore energy facilities.
NASA has cooperated with robotics firms, including Apptronik based in Austin, Texas, to explore the insights gained from humanoid robots designed for Earthly applications. This cooperation aims to learn how humanoid robots developed for purposes on Earth could help the development of future humanoid robots meant for space.
Humanoid robots to be arranged in space hold the potential to perform dangerous tasks such as cleaning solar panels or inspecting malfunctioning equipment outside spacecraft. This capability allows astronauts to prioritize exploration and discovery without putting their safety at risk. “We’re not trying to replace human crews; we’re just trying to take the dull, dirty and dangerous work off their plates to allow them to focus on those higher-level activities,” told Shaun Azimi, NASA Dexterous Robotics Team Leader, to Reuters.
What do we know about Valkyrie
A. It is able to walk like a human being. B. It was created within five months.
C. It has passed the final tests successfully. D. It looks very different from Iron Man.
Why does the author mention “natural disasters” in paragraph 2
To predict sales of robots in disaster-hit areas.
To explain the cause of extreme weather events.
To show the robot Valkyrie’s ability to work in hard environments.
To stress the impact of environmental change on humans.
Why is NASA developing robots with Apptronik
A. To monitor astronauts’ well-being. B. To deliver heavy objects.
C. To pursue technological innovations. D. To apply further in space.
What can be inferred about Valkyrie from Shaun Azimi’s words
It has disadvantages in comparison to humans.
It could easily break the plates used by humans.
It may be a good helper for astronauts in the future.
It will replace humans to finish higher-level activities.
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。
Having faith in something means you trust it completely. People with strong faith are so confident in themselves that they can do anything they set their minds to and get through the toughest times. 36
Faith improves your daily work. Being faithful in your day-to-day life can help lift your mood. 37 Even something as simple as wearing an inspirational T-shirt that reminds you to have faith can lift your spirits enough to deal with the day.
Faith gives you courage. 38 It motivates you to act on something despite the risks or dangers involved. For instance, you gather the courage to go for a job interview. You think you won’t get the job, but there is always a chance you will.
39 It is easy to become a victim of anxiety and stress while dealing with so many tasks in this fast-paced world. These worries lead to extreme mental stress and physical problems. However, faith helps you keep stress away. Just keep faith that things will get better. Then you will see anxiety and stress decrease if you have faith in yourself.
Faith helps you in difficult times. Sometimes you may find yourself drowning in despair. Even when you lose your job, suffer the pain of losing a beloved or face any other challenges, remember to have faith. 40 Because of faith, you will be more joyful, hopeful, motivated and even ready to take on challenges and welcome new paths in your life.
It helps you do the things that scare you.
Faith helps overcome anxiety and stress.
Faith is the key to living a better and fuller life.
It helps you see the positive aspects of all these things.
The power of faith can enrich life in the following ways.
It can help you complete your work with a big smile on your face.
Having faith in yourself and your abilities helps you be more productive.
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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Zhao Ming was acknowledged as one of the greatest doctors for his extraordinary contributions to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). It was reported that he suffered from different 41 when he was young. His own sufferings inspired him to be a 42 . Even in tough circumstances, he wasn’t 43 but became a doctor successfully in 1920, insisting on 44 poor ordinary people free of charge.
One day, he 45 a patient with little hair. Upon knowing his illness, he consulted ancient medical
records and started to evaluate different plants for their medical properties to find a traditional 46 treatment. He bought medical devices which could boil distinct plants. He used the liquid 47 to treat his hair, which 48 a great success. Consequently, he inferred that a substance called Garden Balsam Stem ( 透 骨 草 ) 49 worked.
Afterwards it was indeed an honor for him to take up a position in the academic 50 of TCM. Out
of a passion for his job, he 51 his own clinic and gradually discovered new crucial 52 for different skin problems. In his later years, he wrote a book with many flow charts, which plays a 53 role in the development of modern TCM.
To sum up, Professor Zhao, 54 himself to doing extraordinary scientific research on TCM throughout his whole life, will be forever 55 by Chinese people.
41. A. loneliness B. diseases C. disasters D. unemployment
42. A. scientist B. politician C. doctor D. novelist
43. A. ignored B. signaled C. permitted D. defeated
44. A. treating B. securing C. commanding D. supporting
45. A. persuaded B. judged C. encountered D. analyzed
46. A. chemical B. botanical C. electrical D. musical
47. A. obtained B. absorbed C. poured D. recycled
48. A. took up B. figured out C. switched on D. turned out
49. A. abnormally B. occasionally C. apparently D. shallowly
50. A. company B. institution C. factory D. agency
51. A. decorated B. monitored C. spotted D. founded
52. A. cures B. resources C. patents D. consequences
53. A. flexible B. vital C. instant D. remote
54. A. combining B. adapting C. committing D. occupying
55. A. emphasized B. impressed C. resisted D. respected
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Miniseries(迷你剧), 56 (feature) episodes( 集) between tens of seconds to over 10 minutes, has changed viewing habits in China. Accessible to anyone with a smart device, these short series, 57 diverse plot twists and rapid story development are contained, have quickly gained a large following.
Last year, the market size of China’s online short series 58 (be) 37.39 billion yuan, with the market expected to exceed 100 billion yuan by 2027. The online miniseries Unparalleled produced by Fung Culture made
59 new record by earning revenue of over 100 million yuan in the eight days following its release.
Most short online dramas were adapted from online novels with limited themes, such as unbeatable heroes or female-perspective romances, but since this year, many producers 60 (begin) to try more diverse themes, such as suspense and period dramas.
At the end of 2023, Reel Short, a short-series application in China, was among the most downloaded entertainment 61 (application) on Apple’s App Store in America. Short dramas are now acknowledged
as the “most lucrative track” due to their 62 (remark) cost-effectiveness.
Along with the 63 (constant) rising number of series, miniseries also face an increasing need for strong regulation. While regulatory authorities are actively monitoring and supervising, it is essential for companies 64 (carry) out effective content regulation internally. This is crucial 65 achieving a more sustainable and responsible development at both home and overseas.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
最近某英语论坛上有人发表观点“Only people who earn a lot of money are successful”。请你就此用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你的看法，然后发表在该论坛上，要点包括：
1. 表明你的观点； 2. 给出理由并举例说明。注意：词数 80 左右。
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。
One afternoon after school, Mary and his brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith, “Keith, the girl left behind her handphone.” Keith looked at the handphone. It was one of the latest models on the market. Looking very sleek, it was red in color with a black cover. The handphone must be expensive.
Keith had always wanted a handphone, But his parents refused. He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, “I want to take the handphone,” Mary could not believe her eyes. She merely stared at her brother, “You can’t! What if the owner comes to look for it ”
Having made the decision, Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary’s hand and led her out of the cafe quickly. Outside the café, he ran to his bicycle. Mary had to run after him.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Looking at the handphone, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. But Mary told him, “Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell father about this handphone ”
Keith said quickly, “I will say a friend lent it to me.”
Mary said, “Now you are lying, too.” Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone, “This phone number is the girl’s phone number. Why don’t we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone.” She was trying her best to persuade him not to keep the handphone.
续写词数应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That night, Keith couldn’t go to sleep, reflecting in bed. Mary was very happy to hear that.丰城九中 2024-2025 学年上学期高二第一次段考英语
参考答案
听力：1-5: BBACB 6-10: ACBCC 11-15: CAACC 16-20: BABAB
阅读理解：21-23: ACC 24-27: DCCB 28-31: BCDD 32-35: ACDC
36-40: EFABD
完形填空：41-45: BCDAC 46-50: BADCB 51-55: DABCD
语法填空：56. featuring 57. where 58. was 59. a 60. have begun
61. applications 62. remarkable 63. constantly 64. to carry 65. for/to
写作：
第一节（参考范文）：
As far as I’m concerned, success means more than just earning much money, because there
are many judgments of success.
Those who have made great contributions to society deserve our respect and they are, of
course, successful even though they don’t earn much. In addition, there are many ordinary people
who do what they can to make their country better and they are successful as well. For example,
Mr Huang, who has been teaching for 20 years in our school, is known for his teaching methods as
well as his devotion to his students. He is a success as a teacher though he doesn’t earn a lot of
money.
本篇书面表达属于议论文。最近某英语论坛上有人发表观点“Only people who earn a lot
of money are successful”。请你就此用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你的看法，然后发表在该论坛
上，要点包括：1.表明你的观点；2.给出理由并举例说明。
第二节（参考范文）：
That night, Keith couldn’t go to sleep, reflecting in bed. He was uncertain about what he
should do. Of course, he liked the new handphone. However, he was feeling sorry for the owner.
When he thought how sad the young lady would be at the loss of her handphone, he was full of
guilt and shame. The next morning, after а long and restless night, he was determined to return the
handphone to the owner. After school, he told Mary, “I am going to phone the owner.”
Mary was very happy to hear that. Back home, they phoned the owner’s house phone. A
girl answered the phone. Keith asked, “Are you the owner of the handphone I’m Keith. I have
your handphone. Can you come and get it ” The girl replied “Yes”excitedly, expressing her
gratitude repeatedly. Ten minutes later, she was at the same cafe to meet Keith. Handing back the
handphone to her and seeing her smile happily, Keith realized that honesty was indeed the best
policy.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一天下午放学后，Mary和他的弟弟 Keith 在他们
家附近的一家咖啡馆吃饭时，另一个女孩把手机遗落在了桌子上，Keith 于是拿了手机回家，
最后出于愧疚还是归还了手机。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，Keith睡不着，躺在床上想着心事。”可知，第一段可描写
Keith内心的挣扎以及做出了归还手机的决定。
②由第二段首句内容“玛丽听到这个消息很高兴。”可知，第二段可描写 Keith 归还手机的经
过和感悟。
2. 续写线索：Keith无法入睡——Keith 内心挣扎——决定归还手机——归还手机——感悟。
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听力文本：
1. B
【难度】0.85
【原文】M: Good morning. Oh, where is Henry today
W: Hello, I’m Julie Henry on leave, so I’ll be driving your school bus this week and who are you
M: I’m Elliot. I always have a chat with Henry when I get on the bus in the morning.
2.B
【难度】0.85
【原文】M: Okay, make up your mind. Which bag do you want
W: This is difficult. The blue one is just the right size, but I quite like the green one as well.
M: Just choose one, then. We can’t stand here all day.
3. A
【难度】0.85
【原文】W: I’m sorry I missed your birthday party on Saturday. Did you enjoy it
M: Yes, my birthday was actually the day before, but I was at school that day.
W: I see. Can I take you out for dinner today just to make up for my mistake
M: Sure, that sounds nice.
4. C
【难度】0.94
【原文】W:We’re going to the snake farm tomorrow. I’m both scared and excited.
M: Don’t worry, I’ve been there before and it’s quite safe, but make sure you book tickets ahead of
time. They sell out quickly.
W: Okay, I’ll do that.
5. B
【难度】0.85
【原文】W: Lying in the sunshine, I just don’t feel like moving. It’s like I don’t have a care in the
world.
M: After the stressful weeks in the office, it’s necessary for you to have a good rest like this.
6. A 7. C
【难度】0.85
【原文】M: Our class is having a special sleepover at school tomorrow. Can I go
W: A sleepover What’s that for
M: It’s for science class. We’re going to observe the night sky.
W: That sounds interesting.
M: Yeah, we’re going to have a campfire and everything.
W: Will you be sleeping outside
M: No, in the dining hall. The school will prepare sleeping bags for us.
W: Do we need to pay anything for this activity
M: Now parents just need to sign the permission letter.
W: Okay, give it to me then.
8. B 9. C
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【难度】0.85
【原文】M: Hey, have you seen this video on Weibo
W: No, what is it about
M: Aman in Beijing managed to save a family caught in the flood during typhoon d surrey. Look,
he is driving across a bridge with the water rushing all around him.
W: He is a skilful driver. It is not easy to drive such a large vehicle. My dad drives one of those on
his building site. It really takes a lot of skill.
M: I can imagine. Wow, look, he even managed to save the family dog.
W: What a hero.
10. C 11. C 12. A
【难度】0.65
【原文】M: Have you ever heard of the hungry ghost festival in China
W: No, what is it
M: Well, its real name is the Jong Yan festival.
W: When does it take place
M: In most places, it takes place on the fifteenth day of the seventh month in the Chinese calendar.
However, parts of southern China observe it the day before.
W: What is it a celebration of
M: It’s a celebration of spirits. People remember relatives who are sadly no longer with them.
They believe those spirits join them for the festival.
W: Sounds a bit scary.
M: Now it’s very peaceful. People burn paper to honor those relatives and have big meals.
W: When did it start
M: During the southern and northern dynasties.
W: Now that you explained it, I think I’d like to experience it.
13. A 14. C 15. C 16. B
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【原文】W: I’m glad you are settling in at university, billy, but dad and I are sad that you’re so far
away.
M: Don’t worry, I’ll be back for the holidays next week.
W: Wonderful. And don’t forget, we will pay for your plane ticket.
M: No, please don’t. I’m going to catch the train.
W: How long would the train journey take
M: Sixteen hours.
W: You’ll be too tired. The plane only takes two and a half hours.
M: Mom, planes are bad for the environment. They will add to global warming.
W: But they are convenient.
M: We should put the planet before our own comfort.
W: That’s fine. Can I pay for your train ticket then
M: Okay, but I’ll have to hang up now and call the ticket office. My friend says they are selling
out fast.
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W: Hold on, I think your sister wants to talk to you.
M: Tell her I’ll ring her back when I’ve sorted out my ticket.
W: Okay, goodbye then.
17. A 18. B 19. A 20. B
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【原文】
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