重庆市高2024-2025学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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重庆2027届高一(上)期中考试
英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(共95分)
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 did the man clean just now
A. The bathroom. B. The living room. C. The kitchen.
2. How did the woman arrive
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
3. Who is Ms. Jasinsky
A. The one in a red dress. B. The one with long black hair.
C. The one wearing short brown hair.
4. Where is City Hall
A. Near a forest. B. Across from a cinema.
C. Opposite a park.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Whether the woman had fresh salad.
B. What the woman will have for lunch.
C. Why the woman won’t have the pizza.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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. When will the store close
A. At 6:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 8:00.
7. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Come back tomorrow. B. Try on the black shoes.
C. Draw money at the ATM.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Bill think of the job market
A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Tough.
9. Why will Bill contact his cousin later
A. To visit his company. B. To have an interview.
C. To ask about his manager.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Workmates. B. Old schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.
11. Who has left the school
A. Mr. Anderson. B. Mr. Johnson. C. Mr. Peterson.
12. What is next to the main gate now
A. The gym. B. The computer lab. C. The library.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the man check out
A. On the 23rd. B. On the 25th. C. On the 26th.
14. What kind of room does the man want
A. A single one facing south. B. A double one with a lake view.
C. A double one on the fifth floor.
15 How much should the man pay
A. 160 euros. B.240 euros. C.320 euros.
16. What does the woman give to the man at last
A. A room number. B. A confirmation number.
C. A phone number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Giving a lecture. B. Teaching a lesson. C. Hosting a program.
18. What brought the speaker best childhood memories
A. Buying New Year cards. B. Receiving pocket money.
C. Playing with his friends.
19. Who got the speaker’s best gift
A. His teacher. B. His best friend. C. His family.
20 What will happen next
A. Volunteers will make New Year cards.
B. The speaker will share his cards.
C. Gifts will be handed out.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
Course Type Days Number of Lessons Course Timetable
Standard Course Mon-Fri 20 lessons 9:00-12:30
Intensive Course Mon-Fri 20 lessons 9:00-12:30
10 lessons 13:00-14:30
Evaluation
Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course. Learning materials are provided for students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.
Meals/ Allergies (过敏)/ Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch. Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.
21. What do we know about the Intensive Course and Standard Course
A. Both courses develop your confidence.
B. The Intensive Course includes extra lessons.
C. An online language test is a must for students.
D. The Standard Course is less effective than the Intensive Course.
22. If a student has food allergies, he or she can ______.
A. turn to local doctors B. require free meals and snacks
C. ask the organizers to buy medicines D. tell the organizers their special needs
23. In which part of a magazine can you possibly find this passage
A. Entertainment. B. Economics. C. Education. D. Sports.
B
Harry looked at the black alleyway. If only it would move, then he’d know whether it was just a lost cat or — something else. “Lumos,” Harry said, and a light appeared at the end of his wand (魔杖). He held it high over his head, and the pebble-dashed walls suddenly sparkled; the garage door shone, and between them Harry saw, quite distinctly, the giant outline of something very big, with wide, twinkling eyes.
Harry stepped backward. His legs hit his trunk and he tripped. His wand flew out of his hand as he cast out an arm to break his fall, and he landed, hard, in the gutter (阴沟)— There was a deafening BANG, and Harry threw up his hands to protect his eyes against a sudden blinding light — With a yell, he rolled back onto the sidewalk, just in time. A second later, a gigantic pair of wheels and headlights screamed to a stop exactly where Harry had just been lying. They belonged, as Harry saw when he raised his head, to a triple-decker (三层), violently purple bus. which had appeared out of thin air. Gold lettering over the bus spelled The Knight Bus.
For a second, Harry wondered if he had been knocked silly by his fall. Then a conductor in a purple uniform leapt out of the bus and began to speak loudly to the night.
“Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the isolated witch or wizard (巫师). Just stick out your wand hand, step on board, and we can take you anywhere you want to go. My name is Stan Shunpike, and I will be your conductor this eve.”
The conductor stopped suddenly. He had just caught sight of Harry, who was still sitting on the ground. Harry grabbed his wand again, struggled to his feet and went on the Knight Bus.
24. What happened when Harry held up his wand high
A. A giant bus with shining eyes appeared. B. The garage door shone and disappeared.
C. The pebbled-dashed walls moved apart. D. A lost cat jumped out of nowhere.
25. What does the underlined word “tripped” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. traveled B. fell C. flew D. landed
26. Where did The Knight Bus stop
A. Behind the garage door. B. In the gutter.
C. On the sidewalk. D. At the black alleyway.
27. What do we know about the conductor from the Knight Bus
A. He grabbed Harry’s wand and threw it away
B. He stepped out of the bus secretly and quietly
C. He came to challenge Harry for his magical wand.
D. He came out of the bus to pick up Harry on board.
C
Plants may tell us when they’re in trouble. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants make clicking sounds, researchers have found. The sounds are ultrasonic (超声波的), meaning they are too high-pitched for human ears to hear. But when the sounds are transformed to lower pitches, they sound like popping bubbles (爆破的泡泡). Plants also make clicks when their stems (茎) are cut.
“It’s not like the plants are screaming.” says Lilach Hadany, an evolutionary biologist working at Tel Aviv University in Israel. “Plants may not mean to make these noises. We’ve shown only that plants create informative sounds.”
Hadany and her colleagues first heard the clicks when they set microphones next to plants on tables in a lab. The microphones caught some noises. But the researchers needed to make sure that the clicking was coming from the plants. So, the scientists placed plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement, far from the noise of the lab. There, microphones picked up ultrasonic pops from thirsty tomato plants. Though it was outside humans’ hearing range, the clicking made by plants was about as loud as a normal conversation.
Cut tomato plants and dry or cut tobacco plants clicked too. But plants that had enough water or hadn’t been cut stayed mostly quiet. Wheat, corn and grapevines also made sounds when stressed out. ______
The researchers don’t yet know why plants click. Bubbles forming and then popping inside plant tissues that transport water might make the noises. But however they happen, pops from crops could help farmers, the researchers suggest. Microphones, for example, could monitor fields or greenhouses to detect when plants need, to be irrigated (灌溉)
Hadany wonders whether other plants and insects already tune into plant pops. Other studies have suggested that plants respond to sounds. And animals from pests (害虫), moths to mice can hear in the range of the ultrasonic clicks. Sounds made by plants could be heard from around five meters away. Hadany’s team is now studying what the living things near the plants will do after hearing the sounds.
28. What can be learned from the first paragraph
A. Plants can make pop ping bubbles.
B. Plants sound when communicating.
C. Humans can’t hear the sounds made by plants.
D. Stems of plants make clicking sounds for help.
29. What may Lilach Hadany agree with
A. Plants may even scream when stressed out.
B. Plants can communicate their feelings to humans.
C. Plants may send certain messages by making sounds.
D. The sounds received from the lab were surely from plants.
30. In what way can microphones be used to benefit plants
A. Temperature monitoring. B. Timely irrigation.
C. Grass prevention. D. Pest control.
31. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To call on us to protect plants.
B. To stress the importance of plants’ making sounds.
C. To inform us of the secret of plants’ making sounds.
D. To warn us against the dangers the sounds of plants might cause.
D
American users of the popular video sharing service TikTok are preparing for a possible ban (禁令) of the app by the US government. US lawmakers have warned the Chinese-owned TikTok could be misusing users’ information. A TikTok spokesperson said in a statement, “TikTok US user data is stored in the US, with strict controls on employee access. TikTok’s biggest investors come from the US. We are committed to protecting our users’ privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform.”
The platform lets users create and share very short videos and provides helpful tools to do so. Videos often include popular songs from well-known artists and TikTok has helped launch the careers of new Internet and music stars.
News of the possible ban spread quickly among TikTok users.
One of those users is Ty Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina. Gibson said at first, he dismissed the reports suggesting the app might be banned. But then, a technical problem led him to believe a ban might be beginning. The problem, which was later fixed, made a video counting tool disappear. “I thought it was the end,” Gibson told Reuters news agency. “I didn’t even have time to think things through.” Gibson said he recorded a personal goodbye video for his 4.6 million fans, asking them to follow him on YouTube and Facebook’s Instagram.
Other TikTok fans are staying with the service for now. TikTokBan has received more than 212 million views on the app, while SaveTikTok got over 315 million. Fans are concerned that if the app is actually shut down, it will challenge the values that Americans hold dear, such as freedom of speech.
Competing video sharing services like Triller and Byte have watched downloads of their apps rise. Some rivals (对手) are now directly targeting TikTok users. Triller, which became known for its heavy use of hip-hop music, is seeking to sign up top TikTok stars to join, said Ryan Kavanaugh, founder of Triller. Dylan Tate is a TikTok user from Greenville, South Carolina with 1.2 million followers. He has been urging other TikTok users to move to the Byte app in his recent videos. Tate says one big reason to move is that Byte gives 100 percent of ad earnings to video creators.
32. What can we know about TikTok in Paragraph 1
A. Its employees have easy access to user data.
B. It can protect their users from losing their jobs.
C. It is a platform where users protect their privacy.
D. It may be banned for possibly misusing users’ information.
33. How did Ty Gibson react to the ban
A. He was shocked and angry at first. B. He didn’t take the ban seriously at first.
C. He chose to stick to TikTok despite the ban. D. He attracted more fans with his goodbye video.
34. What happened to the competing video sharing service
A. They made efforts to support TikTok.
B. They tried to win over top TikTok stars.
C. They forced TikTok users to download their apps.
D. They advertised their videos to make more money.
35 What is the main idea of the passage
A. The ban makes people familiar with TikTok in the USA.
B. TikTok and its rivals are competing for customers.
C. TikTok becomes increasingly stronger despite the ban.
D. US TikTok users prepare for life without the app.
第二节(共5个小题；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。
A surprising number of people have trouble controlling their emotions. When something doesn’t go their way, they get overwhelmed by the extreme feelings, like rage or distress, transforming even the most minor conflicts into damaging and embarrassing situations. So how can you prevent your emotions from getting out of control 36
1. Make a chemical countdown. Close your eyes and count to five. During the five seconds, the chemicals in your brain will slow down enough to see your situation clearly and spare you from years of regret.
2. Name your emotions. 37 As soon as you feel something bubbling up inside you, ask yourself, “What exactly am I feeling Am I angry or sad Impatient or embarrassed ” Once you put a name to your emotions, they become smaller, simpler, and easier to understand.
3. 38 When you are very stressed, your patience and discipline wear thin. There are plenty of stress-relieving activities out there, like writing, meditation, and exercise. Any of these habits, if practiced regularly, may lower your stress levels, making it much easier to process and control your emotions.
4. Create opportunity for expression. Many people lose control of their emotions because they don’t allow themselves to express how they really feel. For your own sake, don’t let your emotions fester (溃烂) in the back of your mind. 39
5. Channel your feelings. You can also channel your feelings into activities like physical sports or creative hobbies. For example, you might try singing at the top of your lungs. Just find one that suits your interest. 40
A. Get rid of stress.
B. Manage your stress.
C. You need to control your emotions and change your state of mind.
D. Many of these tricks and techniques are employed every single day.
E. And that way, you can lead your emotions into something constructive.
F. Instead, create opportunities to express your emotions on a regular basis.
G. We struggle to control our emotions because we don’t know what we are feeling.
第三部分 语言运用(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Another Thursday in Philadelphia, Christine King was hurrying to her job. The traffic on the highway was 41 . She pulled into the exit lane, which was moving extremely slowly.
She spotted a man and a woman engaged in an argument. King watched as the woman repeatedly attempted to 42 the man as he headed toward the guardrail (护栏). The man kept 43 the woman aside and shifting some object from his right arm to his left. Oh my God, King realized. That’s a baby! The woman, in 44 and physically outmatched, struggled to pull the man back from the edge.
King hit the brakes and ran at the man. “Give me the baby!” she cried. “Don’t do this!” The man screamed and threatened to shoot her with a gun.
Her body began to 45 . “OK,” she said, stepping backward.
The 46 had stopped. The highway was a sea of watching eyes. Many people were filming, 47 live streaming. But no one got out of their vehicle. It was up to King, a mother of five, to stop this 48 .
Then the sound of sirens — the police arrived. 49 , he still refused to let go of the baby. Now the officers were 50 him, grabbing and tugging at his arm. In the chaos, King managed to carry the baby to her mother.
51 , the child was unharmed. Through sobs, her mother 52 what had happened: a breakup, an attempted fresh start, a new apartment. Then the man had found them and 53 them into the car. How they had 54 on the bridge wasn’t quite clear but for sure the man was thrown into prison.
Many have wondered why King would risk her life for 55 . She wonders why no one else helped. “I don’t have to know her,” she says, “There was a baby involved.”
41. A. smooth B. thick C. noisy D. polluted
42. A. avoid B. hug C. block D. pat
43. A. setting B. putting C. seating D. pushing
44. A. tears B. pieces C. place D. person
45. A. ache B. shake C. relax D. grow
46. A. argument B. time C. traffic D. storm
47. A. rather B. almost C. yet D. even
48. A. joke B. gunfight C. awkwardness D. tragedy
49. A. Indeed B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
50 A. on B. under C. off D. through
51. A. Regrettably B. Interestingly C. Sadly D. Luckily
52. A. feared B. buried C. delivered D. experienced
53. A. allowed B. invited C. forced D. helped
54. A. ended up B. made up C. broke up D. gave up
55. A. drivers B. friends C. couples D. strangers
第Ⅱ卷(共55分)
第四部分 单词填空(共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分)
根据中文释义或首字母，用所学单词的正确形式填空，每空1词。
56. The koala is u______ to Australia.
57. I don’t think it’s right to make c______ on something before you know the truth.
58. Ellis Island has become one of America’s most popular tourist d______.
59. I have offered to clean up the hotel in exchange for a week’s a______ in it.
60. You’d better p______ your bags. We’re leaving in an hour.
61. He was a bit a______ about the safety of his daughter.
62. Proper communication can n______ the gap between parents and children.
63. For more brochures about other tours around Peru c______ us at tourinfo@travelperu.org.
64. My first i______ of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
65. It is said that dogs will keep you c______ when you are feeling lonely.
66. Many teenagers today are attracted to online games, but they should manage their time so that they won’t be a______ to those games.
67. Let’s c______ on the matter in hand for now and leave other issues till later.
68. She has an o______ personality, which makes her popular among her peers.
69. He seated himself in the last row, p______ to be taking notes, but actually his mind was wandering.
70. Though the boy is only 10, he always ______ (表现) like a true gentleman.
71. ______ (应用) the theory to practice can help us have a better understanding of the knowledge we have learned.
72. Of the six people ______ (受伤的) in the crash, only two have survived.
73. Space ______ (探索) provides a symbol of national pride.
74. The 12306 system, China’s ______ (官方的) train ticket-ordering platform, was recently visited 53. 2 billion times in one day, that’s 616,000 visits per second.
75. I didn’t ______ (认出) him— he’s grown a beard.
76. Preference will be given to ______ (毕业生) with qualifications in maths.
77. My ______ (一代) have grown up without the experience of a world war.
78. Malaysia has significantly benefited from China’s rapid ______ (经济的) growth over the past few decades, and both countries are cooperating well.
79. This book, focusing on practical writing, is highly ______ (推荐) by teachers.
80. He had made so much progress in two years that he is able to read English with ______ (流利) and interest.
81. For the more ______ (爱冒险的) tourists , there are trips into the mountains for them to explore instead of just sightseeing.
82. The team’s victory was a result of their ______ (决心) and hard work.
83. Without unwritten rules ______ (文明的) life would be impossible.
84. Reading her biography, I was lost in ______ (崇敬) for what Doris Lessing had achieved in literature.
85. Her unexpected arrival threw us into total ______ (困惑).
第五部分 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter最近打算到你的家乡旅游，请写一封建议信为他提供旅行指南。要点如下：1.介绍你的家乡；2.推荐特色目的地；3.告知旅行注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为120左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
重庆高2027级高一 (上) 期中考试答案
听力：
1-5:CABBB 6-10:BACBB 11-15:AACBB 16-20:BCAAC
阅读理解：
21-23:BDC 24-27:ABCD 28-31:CCBC 32-35:DBBD
36-40:DGBFE
完型：
41-45:BCDAB 46-50: CDDBA 51-55:DCCAD
单词填空：
56. unique ment (s) 58. destinations 59. accommodation
60. pack 61. anxious 62. narrow 63. contact
64. impression pany 66. addicted 67. concentrate
68. outgoing 69. pretending 70. behaves 71. Applying
72. injured 73. exploration 74. official 75. recognize/ recognise
76. graduates 77. generation 78. economic 79. recommended
80. fluency 81. adventurous 82. determination 83. civilized/ civilised
84. admiration 85. confusion
书面表达：
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m thrilled to hear that you are planning to visit Chongqing. As a passionate ambassador of my hometown, I’m writing to share some insights about the enchanting city.
Chongqing, nestled in the mountainous region of Southwest China, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history and mouth-watering cuisine. From my perspective, a must-visit is the Three Gorges, where you can take a cruise and marvel at the breathtaking scenery. Additionally, the Chongqing Zoo is home to the adorable giant pandas, a delightful tourist spot for all ages. Of course, the Hongya Dong, offering a unique cultural experience, is also recommended.
Then here come my tips about your trip. The climate in November can be humid, so pack accordingly. What’s more, consider staying near the city center for easy access to attractions and dining. Lastly, be cautious about the hilly terrain, as it can be quite a workout.
I hope my advice can be of help and you can have a fantastic time exploring the wonders of Chongqing.
Yours,
Li Hua
听力原文：
第一节
(Text 1)
W: Have you finished cleaning the bathroom
M: I’m doing it next. I’ve just finished the kitchen (1) and I cleaned the living room windows this morning.
(Text 2)
M: Did you come by bus
W: Well, I waited at the bus stop for ages, but the bus never came, so I ended up walking here. (2)
M: Why didn’t you drive
W: It’s not that far, you know.
(Text 3)
M: Hi, I’m here to try out for the play.
W: You need to talk to Ms. Jasinsky.
M: Is she the one with short brown hair wearing a red dress
W: No, that’s Ms. Jenson. Ms. Jasinsky has long black hair (3). She’s right over there.
(Text 4)
W: Could I trouble you for some directions to City Hall
M: No problem, just go down this street for four blocks, then walk past the park that looks like a forest and it’s a tall glass building opposite the cinema. (4)
(Text 5)
M: What are you going to get for lunch (5)
W: Well, I like pizza, but it’s too fattening.
M: How about a salad or a bowl of chicken noodles instead
W: I tried the salad yesterday. It wasn’t very fresh. I think I’ll try the noodles.
第二节
(Text 6)
M: Have you decided on anything
W: Well, I really like these black shoes but I’m short of cash. Is there an ATM nearby
M: There’s one about two blocks away.
W: Um, I don’t think I have enough time.
M: It’s only 6 o’ clock. We don’t close for another hour. (6)
W: I know, but I need to be somewhere in half an hour.
M: Why don’t I hold on to them and you can pick them up tomorrow (7)
W: That’ll be great! Thank you. What time do you open
M: 8 o’clock.
(Text 7)
W: How’s the job hunting going, Bill
M: Well, I’ve applied for a few positions and tomorrow I have an interview at a firm downtown.
W: That’s great news! You’ve been out of work for a while. I hope you make a good impression tomorrow.
M: Thank you. But finding a job is harder than I thought. I shouldn’t have quit before finding a new one. (8)
W: Well, just do your best. Any other job interviews in the near future
M: Well, a cousin of mine arranged a phone interview for me with his manager— there’s a job opening at his company. So I’ll call him later. (9)
W: Well, good luck.
(Text 8)
W: Hi! Are you Simon
M: Yes, and you seem to be Nancy, aren’t you
W: Oh yes! I am Nancy. I really didn’t recognize you at first.
M: I also just guessed. I couldn’t really believe that you would have changed so much. We haven’t seen each other since graduation. (10) Did you ever visit the school after we finished college
W: Yes, I went there just a week ago. I had some business with Mr. Johnson.
M: Wow! Tell me how is our school now How are the teachers
W: Mr. Anderson has been moved to another school, (11) and Mr. Peterson took his place. The computer lab has been set up. The library was redecorated. And a new gym has been built beside the main gate. (12) There are some new teachers too.
M: Wow! I think I’ll go and visit it someday.
(Text 9)
W: Hello, San Felice Hotel. May I help you
M: Yes. I’d like to book a room, please. Starting from March the 23rd. Three nights. (13)
W: What kind of room would you like, sir Single or double
M: Well, we have two people, so the latter is better. And I’d appreciate it if you could give me a south-facing room and with a view over the lake. (14)
W: Certainly, sir. I’ll just check what we have ... Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor that meets your requirements.
M: Fine. How much is the charge per night
W: It’s eighty euros per night. (15)
M: That’s fine.
W: Who’s the booking for, please, sir
M: Mr. and Mrs. Ryefield, that’s R-Y-E-F-I-E-L- D.
W: Okay. Now please take note of this number 7576385. We need to confirm it at check-in. (16) Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye.
(Text 10)
M: Thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen, you can have your seats and enjoy with us the rest of the program. (17) The New Year for me, especially when I was quite young, was more of a festival. I remember waiting almost the entire year for the New Year’s holidays. I remember saving money and keeping that for buying New Year cards. And that was the most unforgettable memory of my childhood instead of getting pocket money. (18) I remember those beautiful little cards and the small envelopes in which I used to put those cards. In fact, the biggest and the best card was for our teacher, (19) the second-best for the best friend, and the rest was for others, including my brothers and sisters. I remember spending a whole week in happiness and bringing home a lot of New Year cards. Nowadays when I see those cards I am reminded of my childhood. And I still buy one for myself. I hope many of you do. And on this occasion, we will hand out New Year cards, chocolates, and flowers to everyone. (20) Volunteers will go to you and pass you these little presents. After that, we will move on to our musical journey.
英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(共95分)
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 did the man clean just now
A. The bathroom. B. The living room. C. The kitchen.
2. How did the woman arrive
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
3. Who is Ms. Jasinsky
A. The one in a red dress. B. The one with long black hair.
C. The one wearing short brown hair.
4. Where is City Hall
A. Near a forest. B. Across from a cinema.
C. Opposite a park.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Whether the woman had fresh salad.
B. What the woman will have for lunch.
C. Why the woman won’t have the pizza.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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. When will the store close
A. At 6:00. B. At 7:00. C. At 8:00.
7. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Come back tomorrow. B. Try on the black shoes.
C. Draw money at the ATM.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Bill think of the job market
A. Positive. B. Uncertain. C. Tough.
9. Why will Bill contact his cousin later
A. To visit his company. B. To have an interview.
C. To ask about his manager.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Workmates. B. Old schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.
11. Who has left the school
A. Mr. Anderson. B. Mr. Johnson. C. Mr. Peterson.
12. What is next to the main gate now
A. The gym. B. The computer lab. C. The library.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the man check out
A. On the 23rd. B. On the 25th. C. On the 26th.
14. What kind of room does the man want
A. A single one facing south. B. A double one with a lake view.
C. A double one on the fifth floor.
15 How much should the man pay
A. 160 euros. B.240 euros. C.320 euros.
16. What does the woman give to the man at last
A. A room number. B. A confirmation number.
C. A phone number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A. Giving a lecture. B. Teaching a lesson. C. Hosting a program.
18. What brought the speaker best childhood memories
A. Buying New Year cards. B. Receiving pocket money.
C. Playing with his friends.
19. Who got the speaker’s best gift
A. His teacher. B. His best friend. C. His family.
20 What will happen next
A. Volunteers will make New Year cards.
B. The speaker will share his cards.
C. Gifts will be handed out.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.
Our Courses
Regardless of your choice, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively. Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas — speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).
Course Type Days Number of Lessons Course Timetable
Standard Course Mon-Fri 20 lessons 9:00-12:30
Intensive Course Mon-Fri 20 lessons 9:00-12:30
10 lessons 13:00-14:30
Evaluation
Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take an online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course. Learning materials are provided for students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.
Meals/ Allergies (过敏)/ Special Dietary Requirements
Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch. Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.
We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.
21. What do we know about the Intensive Course and Standard Course
A. Both courses develop your confidence.
B. The Intensive Course includes extra lessons.
C. An online language test is a must for students.
D. The Standard Course is less effective than the Intensive Course.
22. If a student has food allergies, he or she can ______.
A. turn to local doctors B. require free meals and snacks
C. ask the organizers to buy medicines D. tell the organizers their special needs
23. In which part of a magazine can you possibly find this passage
A. Entertainment. B. Economics. C. Education. D. Sports.
B
Harry looked at the black alleyway. If only it would move, then he’d know whether it was just a lost cat or — something else. “Lumos,” Harry said, and a light appeared at the end of his wand (魔杖). He held it high over his head, and the pebble-dashed walls suddenly sparkled; the garage door shone, and between them Harry saw, quite distinctly, the giant outline of something very big, with wide, twinkling eyes.
Harry stepped backward. His legs hit his trunk and he tripped. His wand flew out of his hand as he cast out an arm to break his fall, and he landed, hard, in the gutter (阴沟)— There was a deafening BANG, and Harry threw up his hands to protect his eyes against a sudden blinding light — With a yell, he rolled back onto the sidewalk, just in time. A second later, a gigantic pair of wheels and headlights screamed to a stop exactly where Harry had just been lying. They belonged, as Harry saw when he raised his head, to a triple-decker (三层), violently purple bus. which had appeared out of thin air. Gold lettering over the bus spelled The Knight Bus.
For a second, Harry wondered if he had been knocked silly by his fall. Then a conductor in a purple uniform leapt out of the bus and began to speak loudly to the night.
“Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the isolated witch or wizard (巫师). Just stick out your wand hand, step on board, and we can take you anywhere you want to go. My name is Stan Shunpike, and I will be your conductor this eve.”
The conductor stopped suddenly. He had just caught sight of Harry, who was still sitting on the ground. Harry grabbed his wand again, struggled to his feet and went on the Knight Bus.
24. What happened when Harry held up his wand high
A. A giant bus with shining eyes appeared. B. The garage door shone and disappeared.
C. The pebbled-dashed walls moved apart. D. A lost cat jumped out of nowhere.
25. What does the underlined word “tripped” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. traveled B. fell C. flew D. landed
26. Where did The Knight Bus stop
A. Behind the garage door. B. In the gutter.
C. On the sidewalk. D. At the black alleyway.
27. What do we know about the conductor from the Knight Bus
A. He grabbed Harry’s wand and threw it away
B. He stepped out of the bus secretly and quietly
C. He came to challenge Harry for his magical wand.
D. He came out of the bus to pick up Harry on board.
C
Plants may tell us when they’re in trouble. Thirsty tomato and tobacco plants make clicking sounds, researchers have found. The sounds are ultrasonic (超声波的), meaning they are too high-pitched for human ears to hear. But when the sounds are transformed to lower pitches, they sound like popping bubbles (爆破的泡泡). Plants also make clicks when their stems (茎) are cut.
“It’s not like the plants are screaming.” says Lilach Hadany, an evolutionary biologist working at Tel Aviv University in Israel. “Plants may not mean to make these noises. We’ve shown only that plants create informative sounds.”
Hadany and her colleagues first heard the clicks when they set microphones next to plants on tables in a lab. The microphones caught some noises. But the researchers needed to make sure that the clicking was coming from the plants. So, the scientists placed plants inside soundproof boxes in the basement, far from the noise of the lab. There, microphones picked up ultrasonic pops from thirsty tomato plants. Though it was outside humans’ hearing range, the clicking made by plants was about as loud as a normal conversation.
Cut tomato plants and dry or cut tobacco plants clicked too. But plants that had enough water or hadn’t been cut stayed mostly quiet. Wheat, corn and grapevines also made sounds when stressed out. ______
The researchers don’t yet know why plants click. Bubbles forming and then popping inside plant tissues that transport water might make the noises. But however they happen, pops from crops could help farmers, the researchers suggest. Microphones, for example, could monitor fields or greenhouses to detect when plants need, to be irrigated (灌溉)
Hadany wonders whether other plants and insects already tune into plant pops. Other studies have suggested that plants respond to sounds. And animals from pests (害虫), moths to mice can hear in the range of the ultrasonic clicks. Sounds made by plants could be heard from around five meters away. Hadany’s team is now studying what the living things near the plants will do after hearing the sounds.
28. What can be learned from the first paragraph
A. Plants can make pop ping bubbles.
B. Plants sound when communicating.
C. Humans can’t hear the sounds made by plants.
D. Stems of plants make clicking sounds for help.
29. What may Lilach Hadany agree with
A. Plants may even scream when stressed out.
B. Plants can communicate their feelings to humans.
C. Plants may send certain messages by making sounds.
D. The sounds received from the lab were surely from plants.
30. In what way can microphones be used to benefit plants
A. Temperature monitoring. B. Timely irrigation.
C. Grass prevention. D. Pest control.
31. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To call on us to protect plants.
B. To stress the importance of plants’ making sounds.
C. To inform us of the secret of plants’ making sounds.
D. To warn us against the dangers the sounds of plants might cause.
D
American users of the popular video sharing service TikTok are preparing for a possible ban (禁令) of the app by the US government. US lawmakers have warned the Chinese-owned TikTok could be misusing users’ information. A TikTok spokesperson said in a statement, “TikTok US user data is stored in the US, with strict controls on employee access. TikTok’s biggest investors come from the US. We are committed to protecting our users’ privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform.”
The platform lets users create and share very short videos and provides helpful tools to do so. Videos often include popular songs from well-known artists and TikTok has helped launch the careers of new Internet and music stars.
News of the possible ban spread quickly among TikTok users.
One of those users is Ty Gibson of Greensboro, North Carolina. Gibson said at first, he dismissed the reports suggesting the app might be banned. But then, a technical problem led him to believe a ban might be beginning. The problem, which was later fixed, made a video counting tool disappear. “I thought it was the end,” Gibson told Reuters news agency. “I didn’t even have time to think things through.” Gibson said he recorded a personal goodbye video for his 4.6 million fans, asking them to follow him on YouTube and Facebook’s Instagram.
Other TikTok fans are staying with the service for now. TikTokBan has received more than 212 million views on the app, while SaveTikTok got over 315 million. Fans are concerned that if the app is actually shut down, it will challenge the values that Americans hold dear, such as freedom of speech.
Competing video sharing services like Triller and Byte have watched downloads of their apps rise. Some rivals (对手) are now directly targeting TikTok users. Triller, which became known for its heavy use of hip-hop music, is seeking to sign up top TikTok stars to join, said Ryan Kavanaugh, founder of Triller. Dylan Tate is a TikTok user from Greenville, South Carolina with 1.2 million followers. He has been urging other TikTok users to move to the Byte app in his recent videos. Tate says one big reason to move is that Byte gives 100 percent of ad earnings to video creators.
32. What can we know about TikTok in Paragraph 1
A. Its employees have easy access to user data.
B. It can protect their users from losing their jobs.
C. It is a platform where users protect their privacy.
D. It may be banned for possibly misusing users’ information.
33. How did Ty Gibson react to the ban
A. He was shocked and angry at first. B. He didn’t take the ban seriously at first.
C. He chose to stick to TikTok despite the ban. D. He attracted more fans with his goodbye video.
34. What happened to the competing video sharing service
A. They made efforts to support TikTok.
B. They tried to win over top TikTok stars.
C. They forced TikTok users to download their apps.
D. They advertised their videos to make more money.
35 What is the main idea of the passage
A. The ban makes people familiar with TikTok in the USA.
B. TikTok and its rivals are competing for customers.
C. TikTok becomes increasingly stronger despite the ban.
D. US TikTok users prepare for life without the app.
第二节(共5个小题；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。
A surprising number of people have trouble controlling their emotions. When something doesn’t go their way, they get overwhelmed by the extreme feelings, like rage or distress, transforming even the most minor conflicts into damaging and embarrassing situations. So how can you prevent your emotions from getting out of control 36
1. Make a chemical countdown. Close your eyes and count to five. During the five seconds, the chemicals in your brain will slow down enough to see your situation clearly and spare you from years of regret.
2. Name your emotions. 37 As soon as you feel something bubbling up inside you, ask yourself, “What exactly am I feeling Am I angry or sad Impatient or embarrassed ” Once you put a name to your emotions, they become smaller, simpler, and easier to understand.
3. 38 When you are very stressed, your patience and discipline wear thin. There are plenty of stress-relieving activities out there, like writing, meditation, and exercise. Any of these habits, if practiced regularly, may lower your stress levels, making it much easier to process and control your emotions.
4. Create opportunity for expression. Many people lose control of their emotions because they don’t allow themselves to express how they really feel. For your own sake, don’t let your emotions fester (溃烂) in the back of your mind. 39
5. Channel your feelings. You can also channel your feelings into activities like physical sports or creative hobbies. For example, you might try singing at the top of your lungs. Just find one that suits your interest. 40
A. Get rid of stress.
B. Manage your stress.
C. You need to control your emotions and change your state of mind.
D. Many of these tricks and techniques are employed every single day.
E. And that way, you can lead your emotions into something constructive.
F. Instead, create opportunities to express your emotions on a regular basis.
G. We struggle to control our emotions because we don’t know what we are feeling.
第三部分 语言运用(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Another Thursday in Philadelphia, Christine King was hurrying to her job. The traffic on the highway was 41 . She pulled into the exit lane, which was moving extremely slowly.
She spotted a man and a woman engaged in an argument. King watched as the woman repeatedly attempted to 42 the man as he headed toward the guardrail (护栏). The man kept 43 the woman aside and shifting some object from his right arm to his left. Oh my God, King realized. That’s a baby! The woman, in 44 and physically outmatched, struggled to pull the man back from the edge.
King hit the brakes and ran at the man. “Give me the baby!” she cried. “Don’t do this!” The man screamed and threatened to shoot her with a gun.
Her body began to 45 . “OK,” she said, stepping backward.
The 46 had stopped. The highway was a sea of watching eyes. Many people were filming, 47 live streaming. But no one got out of their vehicle. It was up to King, a mother of five, to stop this 48 .
Then the sound of sirens — the police arrived. 49 , he still refused to let go of the baby. Now the officers were 50 him, grabbing and tugging at his arm. In the chaos, King managed to carry the baby to her mother.
51 , the child was unharmed. Through sobs, her mother 52 what had happened: a breakup, an attempted fresh start, a new apartment. Then the man had found them and 53 them into the car. How they had 54 on the bridge wasn’t quite clear but for sure the man was thrown into prison.
Many have wondered why King would risk her life for 55 . She wonders why no one else helped. “I don’t have to know her,” she says, “There was a baby involved.”
41. A. smooth B. thick C. noisy D. polluted
42. A. avoid B. hug C. block D. pat
43. A. setting B. putting C. seating D. pushing
44. A. tears B. pieces C. place D. person
45. A. ache B. shake C. relax D. grow
46. A. argument B. time C. traffic D. storm
47. A. rather B. almost C. yet D. even
48. A. joke B. gunfight C. awkwardness D. tragedy
49. A. Indeed B. However C. Moreover D. Therefore
50 A. on B. under C. off D. through
51. A. Regrettably B. Interestingly C. Sadly D. Luckily
52. A. feared B. buried C. delivered D. experienced
53. A. allowed B. invited C. forced D. helped
54. A. ended up B. made up C. broke up D. gave up
55. A. drivers B. friends C. couples D. strangers
第Ⅱ卷(共55分)
第四部分 单词填空(共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分)
根据中文释义或首字母，用所学单词的正确形式填空，每空1词。
56. The koala is u______ to Australia.
57. I don’t think it’s right to make c______ on something before you know the truth.
58. Ellis Island has become one of America’s most popular tourist d______.
59. I have offered to clean up the hotel in exchange for a week’s a______ in it.
60. You’d better p______ your bags. We’re leaving in an hour.
61. He was a bit a______ about the safety of his daughter.
62. Proper communication can n______ the gap between parents and children.
63. For more brochures about other tours around Peru c______ us at tourinfo@travelperu.org.
64. My first i______ of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.
65. It is said that dogs will keep you c______ when you are feeling lonely.
66. Many teenagers today are attracted to online games, but they should manage their time so that they won’t be a______ to those games.
67. Let’s c______ on the matter in hand for now and leave other issues till later.
68. She has an o______ personality, which makes her popular among her peers.
69. He seated himself in the last row, p______ to be taking notes, but actually his mind was wandering.
70. Though the boy is only 10, he always ______ (表现) like a true gentleman.
71. ______ (应用) the theory to practice can help us have a better understanding of the knowledge we have learned.
72. Of the six people ______ (受伤的) in the crash, only two have survived.
73. Space ______ (探索) provides a symbol of national pride.
74. The 12306 system, China’s ______ (官方的) train ticket-ordering platform, was recently visited 53. 2 billion times in one day, that’s 616,000 visits per second.
75. I didn’t ______ (认出) him— he’s grown a beard.
76. Preference will be given to ______ (毕业生) with qualifications in maths.
77. My ______ (一代) have grown up without the experience of a world war.
78. Malaysia has significantly benefited from China’s rapid ______ (经济的) growth over the past few decades, and both countries are cooperating well.
79. This book, focusing on practical writing, is highly ______ (推荐) by teachers.
80. He had made so much progress in two years that he is able to read English with ______ (流利) and interest.
81. For the more ______ (爱冒险的) tourists , there are trips into the mountains for them to explore instead of just sightseeing.
82. The team’s victory was a result of their ______ (决心) and hard work.
83. Without unwritten rules ______ (文明的) life would be impossible.
84. Reading her biography, I was lost in ______ (崇敬) for what Doris Lessing had achieved in literature.
85. Her unexpected arrival threw us into total ______ (困惑).
第五部分 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Peter最近打算到你的家乡旅游，请写一封建议信为他提供旅行指南。要点如下：1.介绍你的家乡；2.推荐特色目的地；3.告知旅行注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为120左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
重庆高2027级高一 (上) 期中考试答案
听力：
1-5:CABBB 6-10:BACBB 11-15:AACBB 16-20:BCAAC
阅读理解：
21-23:BDC 24-27:ABCD 28-31:CCBC 32-35:DBBD
36-40:DGBFE
完型：
41-45:BCDAB 46-50: CDDBA 51-55:DCCAD
单词填空：
56. unique ment (s) 58. destinations 59. accommodation
60. pack 61. anxious 62. narrow 63. contact
64. impression pany 66. addicted 67. concentrate
68. outgoing 69. pretending 70. behaves 71. Applying
72. injured 73. exploration 74. official 75. recognize/ recognise
76. graduates 77. generation 78. economic 79. recommended
80. fluency 81. adventurous 82. determination 83. civilized/ civilised
84. admiration 85. confusion
书面表达：
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m thrilled to hear that you are planning to visit Chongqing. As a passionate ambassador of my hometown, I’m writing to share some insights about the enchanting city.
Chongqing, nestled in the mountainous region of Southwest China, is renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich history and mouth-watering cuisine. From my perspective, a must-visit is the Three Gorges, where you can take a cruise and marvel at the breathtaking scenery. Additionally, the Chongqing Zoo is home to the adorable giant pandas, a delightful tourist spot for all ages. Of course, the Hongya Dong, offering a unique cultural experience, is also recommended.
Then here come my tips about your trip. The climate in November can be humid, so pack accordingly. What’s more, consider staying near the city center for easy access to attractions and dining. Lastly, be cautious about the hilly terrain, as it can be quite a workout.
I hope my advice can be of help and you can have a fantastic time exploring the wonders of Chongqing.
Yours,
Li Hua
听力原文：
第一节
(Text 1)
W: Have you finished cleaning the bathroom
M: I’m doing it next. I’ve just finished the kitchen (1) and I cleaned the living room windows this morning.
(Text 2)
M: Did you come by bus
W: Well, I waited at the bus stop for ages, but the bus never came, so I ended up walking here. (2)
M: Why didn’t you drive
W: It’s not that far, you know.
(Text 3)
M: Hi, I’m here to try out for the play.
W: You need to talk to Ms. Jasinsky.
M: Is she the one with short brown hair wearing a red dress
W: No, that’s Ms. Jenson. Ms. Jasinsky has long black hair (3). She’s right over there.
(Text 4)
W: Could I trouble you for some directions to City Hall
M: No problem, just go down this street for four blocks, then walk past the park that looks like a forest and it’s a tall glass building opposite the cinema. (4)
(Text 5)
M: What are you going to get for lunch (5)
W: Well, I like pizza, but it’s too fattening.
M: How about a salad or a bowl of chicken noodles instead
W: I tried the salad yesterday. It wasn’t very fresh. I think I’ll try the noodles.
第二节
(Text 6)
M: Have you decided on anything
W: Well, I really like these black shoes but I’m short of cash. Is there an ATM nearby
M: There’s one about two blocks away.
W: Um, I don’t think I have enough time.
M: It’s only 6 o’ clock. We don’t close for another hour. (6)
W: I know, but I need to be somewhere in half an hour.
M: Why don’t I hold on to them and you can pick them up tomorrow (7)
W: That’ll be great! Thank you. What time do you open
M: 8 o’clock.
(Text 7)
W: How’s the job hunting going, Bill
M: Well, I’ve applied for a few positions and tomorrow I have an interview at a firm downtown.
W: That’s great news! You’ve been out of work for a while. I hope you make a good impression tomorrow.
M: Thank you. But finding a job is harder than I thought. I shouldn’t have quit before finding a new one. (8)
W: Well, just do your best. Any other job interviews in the near future
M: Well, a cousin of mine arranged a phone interview for me with his manager— there’s a job opening at his company. So I’ll call him later. (9)
W: Well, good luck.
(Text 8)
W: Hi! Are you Simon
M: Yes, and you seem to be Nancy, aren’t you
W: Oh yes! I am Nancy. I really didn’t recognize you at first.
M: I also just guessed. I couldn’t really believe that you would have changed so much. We haven’t seen each other since graduation. (10) Did you ever visit the school after we finished college
W: Yes, I went there just a week ago. I had some business with Mr. Johnson.
M: Wow! Tell me how is our school now How are the teachers
W: Mr. Anderson has been moved to another school, (11) and Mr. Peterson took his place. The computer lab has been set up. The library was redecorated. And a new gym has been built beside the main gate. (12) There are some new teachers too.
M: Wow! I think I’ll go and visit it someday.
(Text 9)
W: Hello, San Felice Hotel. May I help you
M: Yes. I’d like to book a room, please. Starting from March the 23rd. Three nights. (13)
W: What kind of room would you like, sir Single or double
M: Well, we have two people, so the latter is better. And I’d appreciate it if you could give me a south-facing room and with a view over the lake. (14)
W: Certainly, sir. I’ll just check what we have ... Yes, we have a room on the 4th floor that meets your requirements.
M: Fine. How much is the charge per night
W: It’s eighty euros per night. (15)
M: That’s fine.
W: Who’s the booking for, please, sir
M: Mr. and Mrs. Ryefield, that’s R-Y-E-F-I-E-L- D.
W: Okay. Now please take note of this number 7576385. We need to confirm it at check-in. (16) Thank you for choosing San Felice Hotel and have a nice day. Goodbye.
(Text 10)
M: Thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen, you can have your seats and enjoy with us the rest of the program. (17) The New Year for me, especially when I was quite young, was more of a festival. I remember waiting almost the entire year for the New Year’s holidays. I remember saving money and keeping that for buying New Year cards. And that was the most unforgettable memory of my childhood instead of getting pocket money. (18) I remember those beautiful little cards and the small envelopes in which I used to put those cards. In fact, the biggest and the best card was for our teacher, (19) the second-best for the best friend, and the rest was for others, including my brothers and sisters. I remember spending a whole week in happiness and bringing home a lot of New Year cards. Nowadays when I see those cards I am reminded of my childhood. And I still buy one for myself. I hope many of you do. And on this occasion, we will hand out New Year cards, chocolates, and flowers to everyone. (20) Volunteers will go to you and pass you these little presents. After that, we will move on to our musical journey.