山东省济宁市2024-2025学年高三上学期期中检测英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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2024～2025学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测
高三英语试题
2024.10
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What seems to be the woman’s problem
A．She failed to contact the bank manager.
B．She got her bank card stuck in the ATM.
C．She can’t operate the machine.
2．When will the play show
A．On the 15th. B．On the 16th. C．On the 17th.
3．What will the woman do next
A．Park her car. B．Look at the stars. C．Fetch the telescope.
4．Why is the boy unhappy
A．He feels lonely.
B．He missed his flight.
C．He’s worried about his parents.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their favorite scientists. B．The old math books. C．The new science books.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Brother and sister. B．Husband and wife. C．Co-workers.
7．What does the woman offer to do
A．Give the man two tickets.
B．Book tickets for the man.
C．Watch a movie with the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．In an office. C．In a park.
9．How was the weather on the man’s way home from work
A．Cloudy. B．Rainy. C．Windy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Where will the event be held
A．At a café. B．At a school. C．At a gallery.
11．What is the woman
A．A student. B．An artist. C．A teacher.
12．What does the man plan to do on July 21
A．Learn papercut. B．Play football. C．Watch a game.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why does the woman want to sell the stuff
A．To spare room for furniture.
B．To turn them into cash.
C．To clean up the house.
14．What does the woman say about Bob
A．He has a problem with the ad.
B．He can make a quick sale.
C．He is kind and helpful.
15．What is the man’s opinion about Newsday’s service
A．Excellent. B．Unfriendly. C．Expensive.
16．What are the speakers going to do next
A．Write an ad. B．Make a call. C．Go to a market.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who can attend the comedy clubs
A．A child aged 3．B．A teenager aged 16．C．An adult aged 30.
18．What does the speaker think of John Winterson’s act
A．It was strange. B．It was successful. C．It was unpopular.
19．What do the classes teach young people to do
A．Tell jokes on stage. B．Organize parties. C．Perform magic.
20．Why does the speaker give the speech
A．To encourage the comedians.
B．To advertise a comedy company.
C．To inform people of seeing performances.
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
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour with Transport from London
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry PotterTM on this trip to the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Travel to the Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets.
What’s Included
√Entry ticket to Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour.
√London round trip from Central London in air-conditioned coach.
√Services of a professional representative at the Studio.
×Food and drinks and a digital guide available in 10 different languages at additional costs.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point: Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W9TP, UK
What to Expect
On arrival, go inside to explore the spectacular sets used in the much-loved Harry Potter movies. View some of the beautifully crafted costumes and props, such as Hagrid’s motorbike, which were used to bring the stories to vivid on-screen life. Unravel the behind-the-scenes secrets of many of the special effects and marvel at the animatronics that made sets such as Dumbledore’s office and the Great Hall so spellbinding. And while you’ re here, perhaps take time out to snap up the movie-themed souvenirs（own expense）at the gift shop. After your visit, join back up with your coach and conclude with a drop- off at the original start point.
Additional Information
·Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
·Not wheelchair accessible.
·Child and Youth must be accompanied by at least one Adult.
21．What is included in the tour
A．Food and drinks. B．The digital guide.
C．Movie-themed souvenirs. D．Round-trip coach transport.
22．Where will you be dropped off after the tour
A．At Dumbledore’s office. B．At Buckingham Palace.
C．At Victoria Coach Station. D．At the Warner Bros Studio.
23．Who must be accompanied by at least one adult
A．Elderly people. B．Children and teenagers.
C．Student wizards. D．Tourists with disabilities.
B
At the age of 16, I lived with my parents at an institute 18 miles from Durban with no neighbors around. One day my father needed a ride to town for a conference. Meanwhile, my mother gave a list of groceries and my father asked me to take care of several pending chores, such as getting the car serviced. When I dropped my father off that morning, he said, “I will meet you here at5:00 p. m., and we will go home together.”
After hurriedly completing my chores, I went straight to the nearest movie theater. I got so engrossed that I forgot the time. By the time I ran to the garage and got the car and hurried to where my father was waiting for me, it was almost 6:00 p. m. He anxiously asked me, “Why were you late ” I was so ashamed of telling him I was watching a movie that I said, “The car wasn’t ready, so I had to wait,” not realizing that he had already called the garage. When he caught me in the lie, he said, “There’s something wrong in the way I brought you up that didn’t give you the confidence to tell me the truth. In order to figure out where I went wrong with you, I’m going to walk home 18 miles and think about it.”
So, dressed in his suit and dress shoes, he began to walk home in the dark on mostly unpaved, unlit roads. I couldn’t leave him, so for five-and-a-half hours I drove behind him, watching my father go through this agony for a stupid lie that I uttered.
I decided then and there that I was never going to lie again. I often think about that episode and wonder, if he had punished me the way we punish our children, whether I would have learned a lesson at all. I don’t think so. I would have suffered the punishment and gone on doing the same thing. But this single action was so powerful that it is still as if it happened yesterday.
24．Why did the author drive to the town
A．To watch a hit movie. B．To buy some groceries.
C．To give his father a lift. D．To get the car serviced.
25．What did the father decide to do after finding the author lying
A．Reflect on his parenting. B．Blame the author severely.
C．Ignore the author’s behavior. D．Punish the author immediately.
26．How did the author feel when he drove behind his father
A．Relieved. B．Annoyed. C．Intolerable D．Regretful.
27．What can we learn from the text
A．You don’t have to choose a day to lie.
B．It’s better to lie than to admit a mistake.
C．Do not do to others what you don’t like to do.
D．Non-violence is powerful in teaching a lesson.
C
When I asked my 15-year-old cousin about her ideal occupation, she gave me an unusual answer, saying that she dreams of becoming an online celebrity, which reminded me of a new girl band called “Sunshine”. These teens have quickly got an ill fame across China because of their “unattractive” and “fat” appearance and laughably bad singing skills. But rather than wither at the offence coming from their 430,000 followers on Weibo, they seem to bloom on the criticism.
And following Sunshine’s explosion, numerous new bands like “Power Girls” and “Love-wings” starring average-looking adolescent girls started popping up on people’s mobiles. Lots of ordinary, disadvantaged Chinese teens with no skills but big dreams have looked to unlikely role models such as the Sunshine girls as proof that all it takes is a little self-confidence to get your name in the headlines. It’s incredible to witness so many young Chinese girls make spectacles of themselves online in a desperate attempt to stand out from thousands of potential stars.
This kind of grassroots self-promotion is fantastic for Chinese youth who may not otherwise have any opportunities or privileges to be outstanding in China’s competitive society, but for those well-educated kids, there is a rising concern among parents that social networking is distracting them from academics.
Sadly, these so-called stars quickly disappear from people’s attention once a new band pops up. Besides, they are likely to leave behind the online record of their ridiculous and sometimes scandalous behavior. Prospective employers and even potential husbands or wives will eventually see these photos and videos, which could affect their futures.
The good news is that, in today’s Internet age, fame and fortune are easily attainable for otherwise unqualified kids, but the bad news is that their narcissistic（自恋的）addictions to social media will interfere with learning knowledge and real-life skills, leaving an entire generation of wired youth with absolutely no other alternative once their online followers forget about them.
28．What does the underlined word “wither” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Fade. B．Prosper.
C．Tease. D．Please.
29．Why does becoming an online celebrity rise among the youth
A．Because it just needs self-confidence.
B．Because they are skilled at performance.
C．Because they don’t concentrate on academics.
D．Because it is a possible chance to get them ahead.
30．What suffering may so-called stars face
A．They may lose their wealth.
B．They may get their future ruined.
C．They may be sick of people’s concern.
D．They may be laughed at by their future employees.
31．What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．Times change nothing.
B．Qualifications bring fortune.
C．A trend can stimulate learning.
D．An addiction can affect a whole generation.
D
The hour of sleep lost in the change to Daylight Saving Time（DST）, the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months to make better use of natural daylight, appears to reduce people’s possibility to help others, the researchers found. Specifically, they showed that average donations to one U. S.-based nonprofit organization dropped by around 10 percent in the workweek after the time change compared with four weeks before and after the change.
To test the link between sleep loss and generosity, Ben Simon of the University of California, Berkeley and her team first brought 23 young adults into the lab for two nights and had the participants sleep through one night and stay awake for another night. In the mornings, participants completed an altruism questionnaire（利他主义问卷）rating their likelihood of helping others. For instance, participants rated on a scale from 1 to5, with 1 for being least likely to help and5for most likely, whether they would give up their seat on a bus to a stranger or offer a ride to a coworker in need. Roughly 80 percent of participants showed less likelihood of helping others when sleep-deprived（缺觉的）than when rested. The researchers then compared each participant’s brain activity in a rested state with that in a sleep-deprived state, which showed that sleep deprivation reduced activity in a network of brain regions linked to the ability to empathize（共情）with others.
In another experiment, the researchers found 136 participants online and had them keep a sleep record for four nights. The researchers found that the more time participants spent being awake in bed, a measure of poor sleep, the lower their altruism questionnaire scores. That drop in altruism held true both when comparing individuals to themselves and when averaging scores across the group. Focusing on DST, the researchers looked at charitable donations from 2001 to 2016 to a charity: in the workweek following the time change, total donations, which typically averaged roughly $82 per day, dropped to about$73 per day.
Scientists say the result tells a more complex story about how inefficient sleep affects decisions on helping others. But unlike many other social problems — think about climate change — this one has a ready solution if you think about promoting sleep.
32．What did the first experiment require participants to do
A．Work extra hours.
B．Do good every day.
C．Have different hours of sleep.
D．Rate other participants’ behaviors.
33．What can be inferred about the second experiment in Paragraph 3
A．Its result stands in every way.
B．DST does more harm than good.
C．Altruism can be developed during long sleep.
D．Its application goes beyond one’s expectation.
34．How did the scientists see the impact of sleep deprivation
A．It has drawn wide attention.
B．It’s a serious social problem.
C．It’s a short-term phenomenon.
D．It can be solved by individuals themselves.
35．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Sleep Shapes Social Experiences
B．Lack of Sleep Reduces One’s Kindness
C．Daylight Saving Time Affects Sleep
D．The US Finds Ways to Raise Donations
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。
FOMO stands for “fear of missing out”. It refers to the nervous or anxious feeling a person gets when they realize they are not attending a social event either because they weren’t invited or they just didn’t feel like going. 36 This belief, in turn, can create anxiety and a sense of inferiority. FOMO bothers most teens, especially if they’re often online.
One way for teens to deal with FOMO is to practice what is known as reframing（重塑）thinking. 37 Here are some tips on how teens can start to reframe their thinking.
Track negative thoughts and replace them with reasonable ones. One thing teens can do to deal with FOMO is to track their negative thoughts and feelings in a journal. 38 Then, they can change their thoughts and replace the negative thoughts with something positive.
39 Encourage teens to recognize that they have limited time and cannot possibly be everywhere and do everything. So, naturally, there will be social events that they cannot attend. But this does not mean that they’re necessarily missing out on something.
Turn off the technology and do something else. Turning off the technology seems like a natural cure for FOMO. But just switching the phone off does not erase the feelings that FOMO causes.
40 The key is to do something else entirely like reading a book or baking cookies— anything that allows them to focus on something other than social media.
A．Be realistic about availability.
B．In general, FOMO causes people to assume that they have a low social rank.
C．It’s a mental exercise designed to help them look at situations differently.
D．Realize that no one lives a perfect life as described in social media.
E．Teens may still worry about missing out even if they’re not in social media at all.
F．There are some negative consequences of FOMO.
G．This allows them to observe how often they’re feeling negative about themselves.
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。
I had reached the age of twenty-eight. Still, I 41 whether the letter from my past would make it to me, all these years later. It was a 42 writing task from when I was eighteen. The teacher collected our letters to our future selves in self-addressed envelope with stamps and promised to 43 them ten years later. But since so much time had passed, would he even 44
Thinking back on the letter, I recalled giving my future self some advice. When you’ re eighteen years old, twenty-eight seems like a 45 age, but I wasn’t feeling as mature as I believed my younger self had 46 me to be.
When the letter finally reached me, I opened it 47 . It began, “How much do you bet this letter will never get to you ” It continued to greet me casually 48 we were having an IM（instant messaging）chat. As a senior in high school, facing the 49 SATS and college application, my eighteen-year-old self was so 50 ! She was apparently not quite happy and hoped I wouldn’t worry so much in the future, and that I wouldn’t forget to be present and 51 my life!
Contrary to my belief, my eighteen-year-old self did not have any demands of me, or expectations I might have 52 to meet. Instead, she wrote, “I’ll stand by whatever you do. Even if you are not the one I’m imagining now, I’ll support you, because maybe the person I’m imagining is someone else, but you’ re not someone else, you’ re me.”
I was 53 , and tears welled up in my eyes at this. 54 through time. I had put a lot of pressure on myself to be the best version of myself that I could be. 55 , I came to realize what I would have accomplished in ten years would pale in comparison to how I’d feel and who I’d, be.
41．A．believed B．Bet C．doubted D．considered
42．A．hopeless B．creative C．urgent D．tough
43．A．correct B．mail C．answer D．write
44．A．remember B．understand C．mind D．remain
45．A．grown-up B．happy C．made-up D．promising
46．A．promised B．convinced C．encouraged D．expected
47．A．calmly B．cautiously C．eagerly D．naturally
48．A．even if B．so that C．now that D．as if
49．A．appointing B．appealing C．approaching D．approving
50．A．depressed B．ambitious C．carefree D．stressed
51．A．enjoy B．value C．start D．earn
52．A．tried B．failed C．managed D．determined
53．A．guilty B．touched C．embarrassed D．nervous
54．A．self-acceptance B．self-service C．self-defense D．self-concern
55．A．Besides B．Therefore C．Then D．However
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。
The new game Black Myth: Wukong is coming out on Tuesday and people all over the world are excited.
As China’s first true AAA title — a game 56 （characterize）by high development costs, long production cycles, and significant resource investment, Black Myth represents 57 major breakthrough of the Chinese gaming industry. The game 58 （set）against the backdrop of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. After Tang Monk and his disciples 59 （successful）obtained Buddhist scriptures, Monkey King（Sun Wukong）was named Fighting Buddha and gradually vanished without a trace.
The player, known as the Destined One, starts an epic journey 60 （uncover）the truth behind the legendary tale. 61 the game’s huge success in China is partly because people there know the story of Journey to the West, the fact that it has also caught the interest of international audiences — many of 62 lack this cultural background — suggests that Black Myth is on the right path. Many overseas players have been inspired by the game to start reading the 63 （origin）book Journey to the West. Fans of Black Myth have even started posting videos online, 64 （share）their understanding of Chinese mythology and the Journey to the West story. As the game’s preview sessions began, many international 65 （medium）and invited influencers have shared detailed reviews. They have praised the game’s technical and artistic quality, as well as its cultural importance.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
本月是你校的“爱国主义（patriotism）教育月”，校英文报计划组织以“爱国，从爱校开始”为主题的英语演讲大赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
（1）你对爱国的理解；
（2）具体做法；
（3）发出倡议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone! I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver a speech on patriotism. Thank you!
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。
Her name was Ms. Finch. She was very short, with short brown hair and unique eyeglasses that seemed too small for her tiny face. Despite being old enough to retire, her temper made it clear she wasn’t planning to do so quietly. Nelson Brian felt exhausted as he sat in one of the hard-backed chairs in the room, worn down by Ms. Finch’s intense stare.
Ms. Finch sat on the edge of her chair, her brown shoes barely touching the worn carpet. In a rude tone, she remarked. “Mr. Nelson, your file says you’ve been to four job interviews in the last ten days, but you haven’t managed to secure a job. If today’s appearance is any indication of your commitment to your job search, it’s no wonder Flowers on First didn’t want to hi re you as a delivery driver.”
A wave of sickness accompanied the heat spreading through Brian’s body. He knew going straight from soccer practice to the career consulting session was a mistake, but he thought showing up in non-slip shoes would be better than being late. As he tried to explain, Ms. Finch pressed her lips together in annoyance.
“I’m not interested in excuses, Mr. Nelson,” she said. “But I’d like to know why someone with your grade point average and an extensive list of after-school activities is struggling to find a part-time job.” Brain’s commitment to extracurricular（工作之外的）activities and good academic standing shifted Ms. Finch’s perspective, realizing he possessed qualities that could contribute positively to the workplace.
Ms. Finch’s question brought back the helpless feeling that plagued（折磨）Brian during his failed interviews. “I-I-I am too nervous to say a word,” he stammered（结结巴巴地说）, keeping his eyes on the carpet. Brian’s openness in explaining himself and admitting he was nervous made Ms. Finch understand him better.
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。
Waiting for her blame, Brian was surprised when Ms. Finch shook her head. Brian explained his choice of shoes and shorts, and Ms. Finch nodded understandingly.
2024-2025学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测
高三英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分听力（共两节；每小题1.5分，共30分）
1-5BBCAC 6-10 CAABA 11-15CCBCA 16-20 ABBAB
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
21-23 DCB 24-27 CADD 28-31ADBD 32-35CADB 36-40 BCGAE
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45CBBAA 46-50 DCDCD51-55ABBAD
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．characterized57．a58．is set59．successfully 60．to uncover
61．While/ Although/ Though 62．whom 63．original 64．sharing 65．Media
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version:
Good morning, everyone!
I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver a speech on patriotism.
Patriotism, to me, is not just about waving flags or singing the anthem; it’s commitment to making a positive difference to our country. To show our love for our country we can start by loving our school. Respecting our school’s values and rules is one way to demonstrate patriotism. Besides, we can actively participate in patriotic activities organized by our school. Furthermore, let’s maintain a clean school environment and take care of school facilities.
I believe if everyone can do their bit, we’ll have a better school and build a stronger nation. Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Waiting for her blame, Brian was surprised when Ms. Finch shook her head. Ms. Finch made a brief mark on her clipboard. She looked at him curiously, her voice softening. “I’m not so different from you, Mr. Nelson. I, too, can be easily nervous in stressful situations. I apologize for being rude about your situation.” Then, Ms. Finch, showing sympathy toward Brian, finally recognized his genuine effort and commitment to the job search, despite his initial appearance.
Paragraph 2:
Brian explained his choice of shoes and shorts, and Ms. Finch nodded understandingly. “Being on time is crucial, Mr. Nelson, and I commend you for that. But may I suggest keeping alternative clothing on hand for such occasions Excellent. Now, let’s get to work.” Ms. Finch offered encouraging words as they discussed his interview techniques and potential areas of improvement. She emphasized the importance of confidence and the impact of personal presentation during job interviews. And Brian was relieved and grateful to hear these, realizing that many teenagers fail in job interviews because they don’t put in the effort to present themselves professionally.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Excuse me, I’m having some trouble with the ATM. It has my bank card and won’t give it back.
M: OK. I’ll call the manager. He can help you with that. Please return to the machine that has your card. He will join you in a few minutes.
Text 2
M: Sue, I’ve just been told the date of the play has been changed from the 15th to the 16th.
W: Are you serious Yesterday I was told it was going to be the 17th.
M: The 17th is a Sunday, so they changed it to a Saturday in the end.
Text 3
W: Have you ever been to a place like this
M: No, but I do like to look at the stars.
W: Good, you’re in for a treat. This is the best place around to get a good look at the stars. I’m going to fetch the telescope for you. It’s in my car.
Text 4
M: I’m so sad. I don’t know anyone here and I’m homesick. But don’t tell my mum and dad. They might be worried.
W: Oh, I won’t. They’d probably take the next flight to New York and come to see you if I do that.
Text 5
W: Have you seen the new books that they got for the science class They are much better than the new math books.
M: Yes, I have. But I actually don’t like them. Why do they talk so much about old scientists
W: That’s what I like the most about them.
Text 6
W: Our manager said that you and your wife like watching movies. Would you like to see one this weekend
M: Yes, I was thinking of checking out the Sunday movies. They are playing Mary Poppins there this weekend. You see, I’m a real big fan of classical movies.
W: Oh, that’s perfect. I got these two free tickets that you can use at that theater. My brother gave them to me.
M: Really That’s very nice of you.
Text 7
W: Jack, close the window in the bathroom. The wind’s getting really strong.
M: Done. We seem to have experienced a whole year’s weather in one day today.
W: I couldn’t agree more — this morning I could hardly see across the road because of the thick dark clouds.
M: Yeah, but at lunchtime I sat in the park enjoying the sunshine. Then on the way home from work, I got caught in the rain and was wet to the skin. I felt so cold.
W: And now we’ve got this. England in April — how changeable!
Text 8
M: What are you reading, Jennifer
W: I’m reading an event about paper cutting. The woman named Abigail has been a creative papercut artist for many years. She wants to hold an event in our city.
M: Where will it take place
W: At the café on the Square, Barnoldswick. And it’ll begin at 1:30 pm and end at 2:30 pm on July 21．She’ll share basic paper cutting skills and techniques. And then participants will have the opportunity to have a go themselves on practice sheets.
M: So do you want to go
W: Yes. I’ve always been interested in paper cutting. And I want to teach my students after I learn how to do it. Now I finally have an opportunity, so I’ll definitely go. Will you join me
M: Sorry, Jennifer, but I’d rather watch a football game that day.
Text 9
M: Honey, what’s all our stuff doing in the yard
W: It’s a clean-up sale. For only $19.95, we can put a two-line ad in Newsday for seven days. And with over two million readers, we’ll get results fast.
M: But if Newsday is having a clean-up sale, why does our yard look like a market
W: Because there’s never been a better time for us to turn the things we don’t use into cash we can use.
M: You mean the jewelry, furniture and exercise equipment
W: Even your old guitar.
M: Two lines, seven days, for only $19.95．Are you sure
W: Of course I’m sure. I called Bob.
M: Who’s Bob
W: He’s a sales consultant there. He was really nice and helpful. He told me to call him whenever I had a problem with the ad.
M: More than50% off, and friendly service. Newsday does have all we need.
W: Yeah. So could you help me with the ad if you’re free
M: OK.
Text 10
W: Do you enjoy watching comedies Then why not come and see what’s happening at Comedy Hour Comedy Hour owns comedy clubs in several countries that are run just for people aged 13-20．They’re just as familiar with working in adult comedy clubs as they are working with children. The Comedy Hour company was set up by John Winterson. In fact, his act quickly became so popular that he soon found lots of other comedians who wanted to join his company.
If you’re having a party at home, Comedy Hour can come and perform for you there at the party. Your very own comedian will also help you to tell your guests some jokes and silly stories and they can join in, too, if they want. It’ll be fun and very different from any party you’ve ever had before.
Here at Comedy Hour, it’s not just about the adults telling jokes. We also offer young people the chance to perform. But we’ve yet to find someone who can do that without preparation, so we’ve set up the world’s first Comedy Classes to teach young people how to tell jokes on stage. At the moment our classes are only monthly, but we’re planning to start a number of others over the coming year.
So what are you waiting for Come and join Comedy Hour.
高三英语试题
2024.10
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What seems to be the woman’s problem
A．She failed to contact the bank manager.
B．She got her bank card stuck in the ATM.
C．She can’t operate the machine.
2．When will the play show
A．On the 15th. B．On the 16th. C．On the 17th.
3．What will the woman do next
A．Park her car. B．Look at the stars. C．Fetch the telescope.
4．Why is the boy unhappy
A．He feels lonely.
B．He missed his flight.
C．He’s worried about his parents.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their favorite scientists. B．The old math books. C．The new science books.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Brother and sister. B．Husband and wife. C．Co-workers.
7．What does the woman offer to do
A．Give the man two tickets.
B．Book tickets for the man.
C．Watch a movie with the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Where does the conversation take place
A．At home. B．In an office. C．In a park.
9．How was the weather on the man’s way home from work
A．Cloudy. B．Rainy. C．Windy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Where will the event be held
A．At a café. B．At a school. C．At a gallery.
11．What is the woman
A．A student. B．An artist. C．A teacher.
12．What does the man plan to do on July 21
A．Learn papercut. B．Play football. C．Watch a game.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why does the woman want to sell the stuff
A．To spare room for furniture.
B．To turn them into cash.
C．To clean up the house.
14．What does the woman say about Bob
A．He has a problem with the ad.
B．He can make a quick sale.
C．He is kind and helpful.
15．What is the man’s opinion about Newsday’s service
A．Excellent. B．Unfriendly. C．Expensive.
16．What are the speakers going to do next
A．Write an ad. B．Make a call. C．Go to a market.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Who can attend the comedy clubs
A．A child aged 3．B．A teenager aged 16．C．An adult aged 30.
18．What does the speaker think of John Winterson’s act
A．It was strange. B．It was successful. C．It was unpopular.
19．What do the classes teach young people to do
A．Tell jokes on stage. B．Organize parties. C．Perform magic.
20．Why does the speaker give the speech
A．To encourage the comedians.
B．To advertise a comedy company.
C．To inform people of seeing performances.
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
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour with Transport from London
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry PotterTM on this trip to the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Travel to the Harry Potter studios by air-conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind-the-scenes secrets.
What’s Included
√Entry ticket to Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour.
√London round trip from Central London in air-conditioned coach.
√Services of a professional representative at the Studio.
×Food and drinks and a digital guide available in 10 different languages at additional costs.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point: Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W9TP, UK
What to Expect
On arrival, go inside to explore the spectacular sets used in the much-loved Harry Potter movies. View some of the beautifully crafted costumes and props, such as Hagrid’s motorbike, which were used to bring the stories to vivid on-screen life. Unravel the behind-the-scenes secrets of many of the special effects and marvel at the animatronics that made sets such as Dumbledore’s office and the Great Hall so spellbinding. And while you’ re here, perhaps take time out to snap up the movie-themed souvenirs（own expense）at the gift shop. After your visit, join back up with your coach and conclude with a drop- off at the original start point.
Additional Information
·Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
·Not wheelchair accessible.
·Child and Youth must be accompanied by at least one Adult.
21．What is included in the tour
A．Food and drinks. B．The digital guide.
C．Movie-themed souvenirs. D．Round-trip coach transport.
22．Where will you be dropped off after the tour
A．At Dumbledore’s office. B．At Buckingham Palace.
C．At Victoria Coach Station. D．At the Warner Bros Studio.
23．Who must be accompanied by at least one adult
A．Elderly people. B．Children and teenagers.
C．Student wizards. D．Tourists with disabilities.
B
At the age of 16, I lived with my parents at an institute 18 miles from Durban with no neighbors around. One day my father needed a ride to town for a conference. Meanwhile, my mother gave a list of groceries and my father asked me to take care of several pending chores, such as getting the car serviced. When I dropped my father off that morning, he said, “I will meet you here at5:00 p. m., and we will go home together.”
After hurriedly completing my chores, I went straight to the nearest movie theater. I got so engrossed that I forgot the time. By the time I ran to the garage and got the car and hurried to where my father was waiting for me, it was almost 6:00 p. m. He anxiously asked me, “Why were you late ” I was so ashamed of telling him I was watching a movie that I said, “The car wasn’t ready, so I had to wait,” not realizing that he had already called the garage. When he caught me in the lie, he said, “There’s something wrong in the way I brought you up that didn’t give you the confidence to tell me the truth. In order to figure out where I went wrong with you, I’m going to walk home 18 miles and think about it.”
So, dressed in his suit and dress shoes, he began to walk home in the dark on mostly unpaved, unlit roads. I couldn’t leave him, so for five-and-a-half hours I drove behind him, watching my father go through this agony for a stupid lie that I uttered.
I decided then and there that I was never going to lie again. I often think about that episode and wonder, if he had punished me the way we punish our children, whether I would have learned a lesson at all. I don’t think so. I would have suffered the punishment and gone on doing the same thing. But this single action was so powerful that it is still as if it happened yesterday.
24．Why did the author drive to the town
A．To watch a hit movie. B．To buy some groceries.
C．To give his father a lift. D．To get the car serviced.
25．What did the father decide to do after finding the author lying
A．Reflect on his parenting. B．Blame the author severely.
C．Ignore the author’s behavior. D．Punish the author immediately.
26．How did the author feel when he drove behind his father
A．Relieved. B．Annoyed. C．Intolerable D．Regretful.
27．What can we learn from the text
A．You don’t have to choose a day to lie.
B．It’s better to lie than to admit a mistake.
C．Do not do to others what you don’t like to do.
D．Non-violence is powerful in teaching a lesson.
C
When I asked my 15-year-old cousin about her ideal occupation, she gave me an unusual answer, saying that she dreams of becoming an online celebrity, which reminded me of a new girl band called “Sunshine”. These teens have quickly got an ill fame across China because of their “unattractive” and “fat” appearance and laughably bad singing skills. But rather than wither at the offence coming from their 430,000 followers on Weibo, they seem to bloom on the criticism.
And following Sunshine’s explosion, numerous new bands like “Power Girls” and “Love-wings” starring average-looking adolescent girls started popping up on people’s mobiles. Lots of ordinary, disadvantaged Chinese teens with no skills but big dreams have looked to unlikely role models such as the Sunshine girls as proof that all it takes is a little self-confidence to get your name in the headlines. It’s incredible to witness so many young Chinese girls make spectacles of themselves online in a desperate attempt to stand out from thousands of potential stars.
This kind of grassroots self-promotion is fantastic for Chinese youth who may not otherwise have any opportunities or privileges to be outstanding in China’s competitive society, but for those well-educated kids, there is a rising concern among parents that social networking is distracting them from academics.
Sadly, these so-called stars quickly disappear from people’s attention once a new band pops up. Besides, they are likely to leave behind the online record of their ridiculous and sometimes scandalous behavior. Prospective employers and even potential husbands or wives will eventually see these photos and videos, which could affect their futures.
The good news is that, in today’s Internet age, fame and fortune are easily attainable for otherwise unqualified kids, but the bad news is that their narcissistic（自恋的）addictions to social media will interfere with learning knowledge and real-life skills, leaving an entire generation of wired youth with absolutely no other alternative once their online followers forget about them.
28．What does the underlined word “wither” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Fade. B．Prosper.
C．Tease. D．Please.
29．Why does becoming an online celebrity rise among the youth
A．Because it just needs self-confidence.
B．Because they are skilled at performance.
C．Because they don’t concentrate on academics.
D．Because it is a possible chance to get them ahead.
30．What suffering may so-called stars face
A．They may lose their wealth.
B．They may get their future ruined.
C．They may be sick of people’s concern.
D．They may be laughed at by their future employees.
31．What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．Times change nothing.
B．Qualifications bring fortune.
C．A trend can stimulate learning.
D．An addiction can affect a whole generation.
D
The hour of sleep lost in the change to Daylight Saving Time（DST）, the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months to make better use of natural daylight, appears to reduce people’s possibility to help others, the researchers found. Specifically, they showed that average donations to one U. S.-based nonprofit organization dropped by around 10 percent in the workweek after the time change compared with four weeks before and after the change.
To test the link between sleep loss and generosity, Ben Simon of the University of California, Berkeley and her team first brought 23 young adults into the lab for two nights and had the participants sleep through one night and stay awake for another night. In the mornings, participants completed an altruism questionnaire（利他主义问卷）rating their likelihood of helping others. For instance, participants rated on a scale from 1 to5, with 1 for being least likely to help and5for most likely, whether they would give up their seat on a bus to a stranger or offer a ride to a coworker in need. Roughly 80 percent of participants showed less likelihood of helping others when sleep-deprived（缺觉的）than when rested. The researchers then compared each participant’s brain activity in a rested state with that in a sleep-deprived state, which showed that sleep deprivation reduced activity in a network of brain regions linked to the ability to empathize（共情）with others.
In another experiment, the researchers found 136 participants online and had them keep a sleep record for four nights. The researchers found that the more time participants spent being awake in bed, a measure of poor sleep, the lower their altruism questionnaire scores. That drop in altruism held true both when comparing individuals to themselves and when averaging scores across the group. Focusing on DST, the researchers looked at charitable donations from 2001 to 2016 to a charity: in the workweek following the time change, total donations, which typically averaged roughly $82 per day, dropped to about$73 per day.
Scientists say the result tells a more complex story about how inefficient sleep affects decisions on helping others. But unlike many other social problems — think about climate change — this one has a ready solution if you think about promoting sleep.
32．What did the first experiment require participants to do
A．Work extra hours.
B．Do good every day.
C．Have different hours of sleep.
D．Rate other participants’ behaviors.
33．What can be inferred about the second experiment in Paragraph 3
A．Its result stands in every way.
B．DST does more harm than good.
C．Altruism can be developed during long sleep.
D．Its application goes beyond one’s expectation.
34．How did the scientists see the impact of sleep deprivation
A．It has drawn wide attention.
B．It’s a serious social problem.
C．It’s a short-term phenomenon.
D．It can be solved by individuals themselves.
35．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．Sleep Shapes Social Experiences
B．Lack of Sleep Reduces One’s Kindness
C．Daylight Saving Time Affects Sleep
D．The US Finds Ways to Raise Donations
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。
FOMO stands for “fear of missing out”. It refers to the nervous or anxious feeling a person gets when they realize they are not attending a social event either because they weren’t invited or they just didn’t feel like going. 36 This belief, in turn, can create anxiety and a sense of inferiority. FOMO bothers most teens, especially if they’re often online.
One way for teens to deal with FOMO is to practice what is known as reframing（重塑）thinking. 37 Here are some tips on how teens can start to reframe their thinking.
Track negative thoughts and replace them with reasonable ones. One thing teens can do to deal with FOMO is to track their negative thoughts and feelings in a journal. 38 Then, they can change their thoughts and replace the negative thoughts with something positive.
39 Encourage teens to recognize that they have limited time and cannot possibly be everywhere and do everything. So, naturally, there will be social events that they cannot attend. But this does not mean that they’re necessarily missing out on something.
Turn off the technology and do something else. Turning off the technology seems like a natural cure for FOMO. But just switching the phone off does not erase the feelings that FOMO causes.
40 The key is to do something else entirely like reading a book or baking cookies— anything that allows them to focus on something other than social media.
A．Be realistic about availability.
B．In general, FOMO causes people to assume that they have a low social rank.
C．It’s a mental exercise designed to help them look at situations differently.
D．Realize that no one lives a perfect life as described in social media.
E．Teens may still worry about missing out even if they’re not in social media at all.
F．There are some negative consequences of FOMO.
G．This allows them to observe how often they’re feeling negative about themselves.
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。
I had reached the age of twenty-eight. Still, I 41 whether the letter from my past would make it to me, all these years later. It was a 42 writing task from when I was eighteen. The teacher collected our letters to our future selves in self-addressed envelope with stamps and promised to 43 them ten years later. But since so much time had passed, would he even 44
Thinking back on the letter, I recalled giving my future self some advice. When you’ re eighteen years old, twenty-eight seems like a 45 age, but I wasn’t feeling as mature as I believed my younger self had 46 me to be.
When the letter finally reached me, I opened it 47 . It began, “How much do you bet this letter will never get to you ” It continued to greet me casually 48 we were having an IM（instant messaging）chat. As a senior in high school, facing the 49 SATS and college application, my eighteen-year-old self was so 50 ! She was apparently not quite happy and hoped I wouldn’t worry so much in the future, and that I wouldn’t forget to be present and 51 my life!
Contrary to my belief, my eighteen-year-old self did not have any demands of me, or expectations I might have 52 to meet. Instead, she wrote, “I’ll stand by whatever you do. Even if you are not the one I’m imagining now, I’ll support you, because maybe the person I’m imagining is someone else, but you’ re not someone else, you’ re me.”
I was 53 , and tears welled up in my eyes at this. 54 through time. I had put a lot of pressure on myself to be the best version of myself that I could be. 55 , I came to realize what I would have accomplished in ten years would pale in comparison to how I’d feel and who I’d, be.
41．A．believed B．Bet C．doubted D．considered
42．A．hopeless B．creative C．urgent D．tough
43．A．correct B．mail C．answer D．write
44．A．remember B．understand C．mind D．remain
45．A．grown-up B．happy C．made-up D．promising
46．A．promised B．convinced C．encouraged D．expected
47．A．calmly B．cautiously C．eagerly D．naturally
48．A．even if B．so that C．now that D．as if
49．A．appointing B．appealing C．approaching D．approving
50．A．depressed B．ambitious C．carefree D．stressed
51．A．enjoy B．value C．start D．earn
52．A．tried B．failed C．managed D．determined
53．A．guilty B．touched C．embarrassed D．nervous
54．A．self-acceptance B．self-service C．self-defense D．self-concern
55．A．Besides B．Therefore C．Then D．However
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。
The new game Black Myth: Wukong is coming out on Tuesday and people all over the world are excited.
As China’s first true AAA title — a game 56 （characterize）by high development costs, long production cycles, and significant resource investment, Black Myth represents 57 major breakthrough of the Chinese gaming industry. The game 58 （set）against the backdrop of the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. After Tang Monk and his disciples 59 （successful）obtained Buddhist scriptures, Monkey King（Sun Wukong）was named Fighting Buddha and gradually vanished without a trace.
The player, known as the Destined One, starts an epic journey 60 （uncover）the truth behind the legendary tale. 61 the game’s huge success in China is partly because people there know the story of Journey to the West, the fact that it has also caught the interest of international audiences — many of 62 lack this cultural background — suggests that Black Myth is on the right path. Many overseas players have been inspired by the game to start reading the 63 （origin）book Journey to the West. Fans of Black Myth have even started posting videos online, 64 （share）their understanding of Chinese mythology and the Journey to the West story. As the game’s preview sessions began, many international 65 （medium）and invited influencers have shared detailed reviews. They have praised the game’s technical and artistic quality, as well as its cultural importance.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
本月是你校的“爱国主义（patriotism）教育月”，校英文报计划组织以“爱国，从爱校开始”为主题的英语演讲大赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
（1）你对爱国的理解；
（2）具体做法；
（3）发出倡议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning, everyone! I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver a speech on patriotism. Thank you!
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。
Her name was Ms. Finch. She was very short, with short brown hair and unique eyeglasses that seemed too small for her tiny face. Despite being old enough to retire, her temper made it clear she wasn’t planning to do so quietly. Nelson Brian felt exhausted as he sat in one of the hard-backed chairs in the room, worn down by Ms. Finch’s intense stare.
Ms. Finch sat on the edge of her chair, her brown shoes barely touching the worn carpet. In a rude tone, she remarked. “Mr. Nelson, your file says you’ve been to four job interviews in the last ten days, but you haven’t managed to secure a job. If today’s appearance is any indication of your commitment to your job search, it’s no wonder Flowers on First didn’t want to hi re you as a delivery driver.”
A wave of sickness accompanied the heat spreading through Brian’s body. He knew going straight from soccer practice to the career consulting session was a mistake, but he thought showing up in non-slip shoes would be better than being late. As he tried to explain, Ms. Finch pressed her lips together in annoyance.
“I’m not interested in excuses, Mr. Nelson,” she said. “But I’d like to know why someone with your grade point average and an extensive list of after-school activities is struggling to find a part-time job.” Brain’s commitment to extracurricular（工作之外的）activities and good academic standing shifted Ms. Finch’s perspective, realizing he possessed qualities that could contribute positively to the workplace.
Ms. Finch’s question brought back the helpless feeling that plagued（折磨）Brian during his failed interviews. “I-I-I am too nervous to say a word,” he stammered（结结巴巴地说）, keeping his eyes on the carpet. Brian’s openness in explaining himself and admitting he was nervous made Ms. Finch understand him better.
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。
Waiting for her blame, Brian was surprised when Ms. Finch shook her head. Brian explained his choice of shoes and shorts, and Ms. Finch nodded understandingly.
2024-2025学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测
高三英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分听力（共两节；每小题1.5分，共30分）
1-5BBCAC 6-10 CAABA 11-15CCBCA 16-20 ABBAB
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
21-23 DCB 24-27 CADD 28-31ADBD 32-35CADB 36-40 BCGAE
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45CBBAA 46-50 DCDCD51-55ABBAD
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．characterized57．a58．is set59．successfully 60．to uncover
61．While/ Although/ Though 62．whom 63．original 64．sharing 65．Media
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version:
Good morning, everyone!
I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver a speech on patriotism.
Patriotism, to me, is not just about waving flags or singing the anthem; it’s commitment to making a positive difference to our country. To show our love for our country we can start by loving our school. Respecting our school’s values and rules is one way to demonstrate patriotism. Besides, we can actively participate in patriotic activities organized by our school. Furthermore, let’s maintain a clean school environment and take care of school facilities.
I believe if everyone can do their bit, we’ll have a better school and build a stronger nation. Thank you!
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Waiting for her blame, Brian was surprised when Ms. Finch shook her head. Ms. Finch made a brief mark on her clipboard. She looked at him curiously, her voice softening. “I’m not so different from you, Mr. Nelson. I, too, can be easily nervous in stressful situations. I apologize for being rude about your situation.” Then, Ms. Finch, showing sympathy toward Brian, finally recognized his genuine effort and commitment to the job search, despite his initial appearance.
Paragraph 2:
Brian explained his choice of shoes and shorts, and Ms. Finch nodded understandingly. “Being on time is crucial, Mr. Nelson, and I commend you for that. But may I suggest keeping alternative clothing on hand for such occasions Excellent. Now, let’s get to work.” Ms. Finch offered encouraging words as they discussed his interview techniques and potential areas of improvement. She emphasized the importance of confidence and the impact of personal presentation during job interviews. And Brian was relieved and grateful to hear these, realizing that many teenagers fail in job interviews because they don’t put in the effort to present themselves professionally.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Excuse me, I’m having some trouble with the ATM. It has my bank card and won’t give it back.
M: OK. I’ll call the manager. He can help you with that. Please return to the machine that has your card. He will join you in a few minutes.
Text 2
M: Sue, I’ve just been told the date of the play has been changed from the 15th to the 16th.
W: Are you serious Yesterday I was told it was going to be the 17th.
M: The 17th is a Sunday, so they changed it to a Saturday in the end.
Text 3
W: Have you ever been to a place like this
M: No, but I do like to look at the stars.
W: Good, you’re in for a treat. This is the best place around to get a good look at the stars. I’m going to fetch the telescope for you. It’s in my car.
Text 4
M: I’m so sad. I don’t know anyone here and I’m homesick. But don’t tell my mum and dad. They might be worried.
W: Oh, I won’t. They’d probably take the next flight to New York and come to see you if I do that.
Text 5
W: Have you seen the new books that they got for the science class They are much better than the new math books.
M: Yes, I have. But I actually don’t like them. Why do they talk so much about old scientists
W: That’s what I like the most about them.
Text 6
W: Our manager said that you and your wife like watching movies. Would you like to see one this weekend
M: Yes, I was thinking of checking out the Sunday movies. They are playing Mary Poppins there this weekend. You see, I’m a real big fan of classical movies.
W: Oh, that’s perfect. I got these two free tickets that you can use at that theater. My brother gave them to me.
M: Really That’s very nice of you.
Text 7
W: Jack, close the window in the bathroom. The wind’s getting really strong.
M: Done. We seem to have experienced a whole year’s weather in one day today.
W: I couldn’t agree more — this morning I could hardly see across the road because of the thick dark clouds.
M: Yeah, but at lunchtime I sat in the park enjoying the sunshine. Then on the way home from work, I got caught in the rain and was wet to the skin. I felt so cold.
W: And now we’ve got this. England in April — how changeable!
Text 8
M: What are you reading, Jennifer
W: I’m reading an event about paper cutting. The woman named Abigail has been a creative papercut artist for many years. She wants to hold an event in our city.
M: Where will it take place
W: At the café on the Square, Barnoldswick. And it’ll begin at 1:30 pm and end at 2:30 pm on July 21．She’ll share basic paper cutting skills and techniques. And then participants will have the opportunity to have a go themselves on practice sheets.
M: So do you want to go
W: Yes. I’ve always been interested in paper cutting. And I want to teach my students after I learn how to do it. Now I finally have an opportunity, so I’ll definitely go. Will you join me
M: Sorry, Jennifer, but I’d rather watch a football game that day.
Text 9
M: Honey, what’s all our stuff doing in the yard
W: It’s a clean-up sale. For only $19.95, we can put a two-line ad in Newsday for seven days. And with over two million readers, we’ll get results fast.
M: But if Newsday is having a clean-up sale, why does our yard look like a market
W: Because there’s never been a better time for us to turn the things we don’t use into cash we can use.
M: You mean the jewelry, furniture and exercise equipment
W: Even your old guitar.
M: Two lines, seven days, for only $19.95．Are you sure
W: Of course I’m sure. I called Bob.
M: Who’s Bob
W: He’s a sales consultant there. He was really nice and helpful. He told me to call him whenever I had a problem with the ad.
M: More than50% off, and friendly service. Newsday does have all we need.
W: Yeah. So could you help me with the ad if you’re free
M: OK.
Text 10
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If you’re having a party at home, Comedy Hour can come and perform for you there at the party. Your very own comedian will also help you to tell your guests some jokes and silly stories and they can join in, too, if they want. It’ll be fun and very different from any party you’ve ever had before.
Here at Comedy Hour, it’s not just about the adults telling jokes. We also offer young people the chance to perform. But we’ve yet to find someone who can do that without preparation, so we’ve set up the world’s first Comedy Classes to teach young people how to tell jokes on stage. At the moment our classes are only monthly, but we’re planning to start a number of others over the coming year.
So what are you waiting for Come and join Comedy Hour.