福建省厦门双十中学2024-2025学年高一上学期11月期中考试英语试卷（PDF版含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

厦门双十中学 2024-2025 学年第一学期高一年期中考试
英 语 试 题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 20分）
第一节 （共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完
每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How did the woman get her sandwich
A. She made it herself. B. She bought it at a café. C. She got it from a co-worker.
2. What does the man agree to do
A. Buy a magazine. B. Fix a machine. C. Visit a bookstore.
3. What did the woman do in the past year
A. She found a different job.
B. She was absent from her office.
C. She hired some new office workers.
4. What did Tracy do at the weekend
A. She watched TV. B. She went on a picnic. C. She climbed the mountain.
5. Why is the man feeling happy
A. He is getting married. B. He has made a new friend. C.Hehasgoodnewsfromsomeone.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 does the woman think of online education
A. It is of use to some people.
B. It is convenient for discussions.
C. It is not as good as being in a classroom.
7. When does the man find it difficult to stay focused
A. When he is doing group projects.
B. When he is in an in-person class.
C. When he is studying online.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a café. B. In an office. C. In a train station.
9. What did the woman do while she was away
A. She attended a meeting. B. She charged her phone. C. She got her hair cut.
10. Why does the man feel thankful to the woman
A. She helped him with a report. B. She kept an eye on his bags. C. She bought him a coffee.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. What does the man want to study
A. Accounting. B. Engineering. C. Web design.
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12. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Create a new account.
B. Click on a certain page first.
C. Select another course to sign up for.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
14. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To ask for course notes.
B. To discuss a course topic.
C. To organize an after-class activity.
15. What can an increase in greenhouse gases cause according to the woman
A. More natural disasters. B. Higher public transport costs. C. More environmental pollution.
16. How can people reduce greenhouse gases according to the woman
A. By driving electric cars.
B. By buying fewer electronic items.
C. By shutting off electrical items not in use.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. What is the talk about
A. Office culture. B. Working from home. C. Technology companies.
18. What was a benefit of working from home according to the report
A. More freedom. B. Higher payment. C. More focus on work.
19. What was important for those who didn’t want to work in the office
A. The work-life balance.
B. Quiet working environment.
C. Proper travel time between home and work.
20. What does the speaker think of production-related work
A. It needs large space to function.
B. It has a great demand for workers in future.
C. It will change greatly with advanced technology.
第二部分 阅读理解（共 2节，满分 50分）
第一节（共 15小题，每题 2.5分，满分 37.5分）
A
California’s Hidden Gems
Lost Coast
An experienced hiker’s paradise, California’s Lost Coast stretches from Shelter Cove to Mattole Beach,
about 75 miles. If that’s too ambitious, drive the Mattole Loop instead, stopping to explore Humboldt Redwoods
State Park, home to Avenue of the Giants, and the town of Femdale, recognized by its Victorian architecture.
Mono Lake
Otherworldly in a number of ways, Mono Lake is an ancient saline lake on California’s eastern edge. No
fish swim here, but brine shrimp do, and those draw flocks of bird species that migrate along the Pacific Flyway.
Distinct limestone formations called tufa stand out — literally and figuratively — at Mono Lake.
Point Reyes
Point Reyes is pleasantly quiet, especially along its coastal trails. Look for wildflowers and local animals on
Tomales Point Trail, which rambles for nearly 10 miles on this special, skinny peninsula（半岛） , delivering
gorgeous, foggy views of the Ocean.
Trinity Alps
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Another stunning preserve in Northern California, Trinity Alps Wilderness awes visitors with its alpine
lakes and high peaks. It’s an excellent option for day hiking, like Hidden Lake Trail, but also for multi-day
backpacking trips such as the 18.6- mile Canyon Creek Lakes Trail.
Shasta Lake
This reservoir might best be experienced via houseboat. Once on board your floating accommodations, try
your hand at all the water sports: swimming, water skiing, fishing, jet skiing, and more, all with Mount Shasta in
the background.
21. What can you do in Point Reyes
A. Enjoy fantastic views. B. Visit a natural preserve.
C. Climb sharp peaks. D. Try some water sports.
22. What is the best choice for people carrying binoculars and bird field guide
A. Shasta Lake. B. Point Reyes. C. Mono Lake. D. Lost Coast.
23. Where does this passage most probably come from
A. An advertisement B. A travel guide C. An encyclopedia D. A nature novel
B
Time magazine has chosen its 2024 Kid of the Year — and it’s Heman Bekele, a teenager who could change
the way skin cancer is treated.
As a student from Fairfax’s Woodson High School, Bekele divides his time between the classroom and the
lab at Johns Hopkins University, where he’s inventing a soap that could one day treat the deadly disease. “I was
raised under the thought that I could always ask questions, and be as curious as possible,” Bekele said. “And this
pushed me to the field of science.” Some of Bekele’s earliest memories were seeing farmers work under the
terrible heat with no heat protection from the sun's UV rays in Ethiopia, where he was born. This was one factor
that made him tackle skin cancer after he moved to the US.
At home, Bekele — who’d entertain himself for hours as a child by mixing together any household
products he could get his hands on and seeing what would happen — began wondering how he could help.
“What’s one thing that is an internationally impactful idea, something everyone can use, regardless of
socioeconomic class ” Bekele asked himself. “Almost everyone uses soap and water for cleaning. So soap
would probably be the best choice.” So Bekele began his trial-and-error process, which led him to learn about a
cream-based skin cancer treatment called Imiquimod that did produce desired results — but can cost as much as
$180 for the uninsured in America. Inspired by the cream, Bekele designed his affordable soap.
Bekele knew he’d need an actual lab to improve his creation. Bekele applied to — and won — the
Minnesota-based tech company 3M’s Young Scientist Challenge in 2023, securing $25,000 and the title of
“America’s Top Young Scientist”. Now, with the help of Johns Hopkins' professor and biologist Vito Rebecca,
Bekele has been testing the soap on mice at the university’s lab for almost half a year. The soap still has a long
way to go: Testing, patenting it and getting FDA certification could take a decade. But even then, Bekele will
only be 25 years old.
24. What initially inspired Bekele to come up with his idea to cure skin cancer
A. The farmers' exposure to the hot sun. B. His journey from the classroom to the lab.
C. The deadly disease he once suffered from. D. His being named Time's Kid of the Year.
25. What do we know about Imiquimod
A. It was invented by Bekele. B. Bekele proved its side effects.
C. It is effective but expensive. D. Bekele produced it for his soap.
26. Why did Bekele participate in the Young Scientist Challenge
A. To meet Professor Vito Rebecca. B. To get support to better his soap.
C. To gain the soap patent from 3M. D. To promote ready-made products.
27. What can we learn from Bekele's story
A. Thinking and action mean potential success. B. Success will get personal desires satisfied.
C. Being famous is a great thirst of the young. D. Geniuses tend to get things done creatively.
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C
According to a recent study in the Journal of Consumer Research, both the size and consumption habits of
our eating companions can influence our food intake. And contrary to existing research that says you should
avoid eating with heavier people who order large portions(份), it's the beanpoles with big appetites you really
need to avoid.
To test the effect of social influence on eating habits, the researchers conducted two experiments. In the first,
95 undergraduate women were individually invited into a lab to ostensibly(表面上)participate in a study about
movie viewership. Before the film began, each woman was asked to help herself to a snack. An actor hired by
the researchers grabbed her food first. In her natural state, the actor weighed 105 pounds. But in half the cases
she wore a specially designed fat suit which increased her weight to 180 pounds.
Both the fat and thin versions of the actor took a large amount of food. The participants followed suit,
taking more food than they normally would have. However, they took significantly more when the actor was
thin.
For the second test, in one case the thin actor took two pieces of candy from the snack bowls. In the other
case, she took 30 pieces. The results were similar to the first test: the participants followed suit but took
significantly more candy when the thin actor took 30 pieces.
The tests show that the social environment is extremely influential when we're making decisions. If this
fellow participant is going to eat more, so will I. Call it the “I’ll have what she's having” effect. However, we'll
adjust the influence. If an overweight person is having a large portion, I'll hold back a bit because I see the
results of his eating habits. But if a thin person eats a lot, I'll follow suit. If he can eat much and keep slim, why
can't I
28. What is the recent study mainly about
A. Food safety. B. Movie viewership. C. Consumer demand. D. Eating behavior.
29. What does the underlined word “beanpoles” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Big eaters. B. Overweight persons. C. Picky eaters. D. Tall thin persons.
30. Why did the researchers hire the actor
A. To see how she would affect the participants.
B. To test if the participants could recognize her.
C. To find out what she would do in the two tests.
D. To study why she could keep her weight down.
31. On what basis do we “adjust the influence” according to the last paragraph
A. How hungry we are. B. How slim we want to be.
C. How we perceive others. D. How we feel about the food.
D
Flowers have a longstanding tradition as a means of emotional expression. When we wish to convey our
affection, joy or condolences (哀悼), and words won't work, we rely on the beauty of the flowers.
One of the most famous examples of floriography(花艺)is King Charles’s choice of funeral wreath for his
mother, the late Queen. He expressed his sense of loss through his choice of blooms: Myrtle (香桃木) for love
and prosperity, paired with English oak for strength.
How floriography influences our decisions has led florists to make some interesting observations. First,
they recorded that 29 percent of people chose flowers based on the color of the bouquet, with red being the most
popular choice. Red is the color of passion and is widely regarded as an expression of love. However, pink has
countless meanings, depending on where you live: in Thailand, it symbolizes trust, while in Japan, it is
considered a sign of good health. However, this only begins to scratch the surface of floriography.
But like all things in the world, there are good and bad, and some flowers are used to represent negative
feelings toward the recipient. You might think yellow carnations are pretty, but they 've been a symbol of
defiance(蔑视 ) throughout history. Another flower best avoided is buttercup, whose yellow petals symbolize
childishness.
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By welcoming the tradition of floriography back into wider culture, we can explore the depth of our
emotions in unique ways. Take a look at our beloved emojis – we can talk without typing a single word. Sending
a heart here and a fire icon emojis there speaks through their aesthetics(美学), a secret language all their own.
Flowers are no different. They were merely the emojis of the 19th Century, still existing after all this time.
32. What is the author's purpose in referring to the example of King Charles
A. To prove flowers to be expressive. B. To introduce the topic of the passage.
C. To arouse the readers’ interest in flowers. D. To present some knowledge of flowers.
33.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4
A. Sending flowers was historically disapproved of.
B. Buttercup was suitable flowers for giving to children.
C. Giving flowers often leads to some misunderstandings.
D. A second thought should be given to flowers to be sent.
34. How does the author make his point about flowers in the last paragraph
A. By listing some representative emojis. B. By recognizing the popularity of emojis.
C. By borrowing the similar feature of emojis. D. By mentioning the similar history of emojis.
35.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Traditional Art of Giving Flowers B. The Emotional Expression in Flowers
C. Social Functions of Some Flowers D. Interesting Observation of Flowers
第二节（共 5小题, 每小题 2.5 分, 满分 12.5分）
根据短文内容 , 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
During the summer, a lot of people enjoy traveling, vacationing, and taking outdoor adventures when the
weather is warm and comfortable. If you're somewhere new or unfamiliar, it's always good to get a proper idea
of your surroundings. 36 The next time you are out exploring with your friends or family, keep an eye out
for purple fence posts.
What Does a Purple Fence Mean
The purple paint laws vary from state to state, but generally, a purple fence means no trespassing(擅自进
入).While property owners may still choose to use “No Trespassing” signs, the signs are likely to be damaged or
worn out over time. 37
It can also be easily applied to different land markers. In addition to purple fence posts, you might even see
purple trees. This practice is particularly useful in rural areas where property lines can be vast and not always
clearly defined. The distinct color serves as a universal sign of private property, easily recognizable even from a
distance. 38 It is a color that stands out against the natural landscape, reducing the likelihood of accidental
trespassing.
How to Use Purple Paint on Your Fence
39 It's important to note that only about half of the states have regulations specifically regarding
purple fence laws. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Before you begin painting, ensure you have the right materials and understand the specific requirements for
the application. Any paint will work if you're using it on a fence, but use latex or spray paint for trees. 40
Correct application not only obeys the law, but also serves as a clear and effective warning against trespassing.
So, the next time you come across a purple fence, remember to respect its message and appreciate the
wisdom behind this colorful boundary marker.
A.It may be full of danger.
B. As you know, safety always comes first.
C. Moreover, the use of purple is advantageous.
D. A coat of purple paint has lasting effect, though.
E. The color purple is the favourite of some people.
F. To paint your fence purple, familiarize yourself with the local laws.
G. Make sure your paint is clearly visible and marks the correct boundary.
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第三部分 语言知识运用（共 4节，满分 50分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）
After the birth of my second child, I got a job at a restaurant. Having worked with an experienced 41
for a few days, I was 42 to wait tables on my own. All went well that first week. When Saturday night
came, I was luckily given the tables not far from the kitchen. 43 , I still felt a little hard to carry the heavy
trays (托盘).
Before I knew it, the 44 was full of people. I moved slowly, 45 every step. I remember how
happy I was when I saw the tray stand near the tables. It looked different from the one I was 46 on. It had
nice handles (手柄), which made it 47 to move around. I was pleased with everything and began to 48
I was a natural at this job.
Then, an old man came to me and said, “Excuse me, dear, my wife and I loved 49 you work. It seems
your tray stand has been very 50 to you, but we are getting ready to 51 now, and my wife needs her
52 back.” At first his message did not 53 . “What was he talking about!” Then I got it. I had set my trays
on his wife’s orthopedic walker (助步器). I stood frozen as ice, but my face was 54 . I wanted to get into a
hole and hide.
Since then, I have learned from many mistakes such as the one I just described, I have learned to be more
55 and not to be too sure of myself.
41. A. manager B. assistant C. cook D. waitress
42. A. promised B. invited C. allowed D. advised
43. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Finally
44. A. kitchen B. street C. restaurant D. table
45. A. minding B. changing C. taking D. saving
46. A. fixed B. trained C. loaded D. waited
47. A. slower B. lighter C. quieter D. easier
48. A. believe B. agree C. regret D. pretend
49. A. letting B. making C. watching D. having
50. A. useful B. familiar C. unusual D. interesting
51. A. rest B. order C. eat D. leave
52. A. bag B. walker C. tray D. coat
53. A.get around B. come up C. get across D. come out
54. A. cold B. full of joy C. pale D. on fire
55. A. careful B. patient C. honest D. practical
第二节 单项选择（共 5小题；每小题 1分，满分 5分）
56. During our cycling trip, one of the bikes had a ________ tyre. We had to find a place to repair it quickly so
that we could continue our journey.
A．spare B. flat C. fat D. used
57. His dream of becoming a famous musician ________ when he suffered a serious hand injury that prevented
him from playing the instrument properly.
A.came true B. took shape C. stayed alive D. fell apart
58. “Make sure the surface of the wall is completely dry before ________ the final coat of paint”said the painter.
A. wiping B. tracking C. applying D. packing
59. While cleaning out the attic, he _________ a box of old photos that brought back many memories.
A. kept track of B. came across C. took control of D. gave out
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60. The team has been given _________ for their excellent performance in the competition.
A．responsibility B．credit C．challenge D．strategy
第 II卷 主观题部分
先在试卷上作答，再誊抄到答题卡上。注意书写清晰、不涂改、区分大小写
第三节 单句语法填空（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）
61. The beautiful painting, _________ (make) up of vivid colors and delicate brushstrokes, attracts many
viewers.
62. She has lost so much weight that she is now almost beyond _________ (recognize).
63. The _________ (positive) an article is on the Internet, the more likely it is to be shared.
64. The captain requests that the ship's equipment _________ (check) before setting sail.
65. It was at 8 o'clock _________ we started the meeting.
66. The government issued an _________ (office) statement regarding the new policy.
67. Nowadays, it is _________ (master) multiple skills that gives job seekers an edge when hunting for a job.
68. Vincent van Gogh is recognized _________ one of the most influential painters in the history of Western art.
69. She looked at the famous singer on the stage with great _________ (admire).
70. The driver rather than passengers in the front seat _________ (injure) after the car crashed into a tree.
71. The new product, when _________ (compare) with the old one, shows significant improvements in design
and functionality.
72. Even if it _________ (rain) heavily tomorrow, I will go to school as usual.
73. Never can _________ (fail) make the host lose confidence, which is really praiseworthy.
74. Schools should constantly _________ (strength) their teaching management system to improve the quality of
education.
75. The _________ (apply) with a master’s degree in engineering is highly qualified for the position.
第四节 语篇填空（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。
Every year during the Spring Festival, a small village east of Beijing puts on a special show. It’s about-15°C,
and a man dressed in a straw hat and sheepskin coat 76 (throw) spoon after spoon of heavy molten
iron(铁水) at a massive, icy wall. The collision(碰撞) between the 1,600℃ liquid metal and the frozen brick
creates a waterfall of sparks(火花) 77 (fall) over him, equally beautiful and dangerous.
This is a performance 78 requires extraordinary courage, skill and strength. Known as Da
Shuhua, it has a history of 500 years in Nuanquan, a highly-developed steel town. Da Shuhua translates literally
into “beating down the tree flowers,” 79 agricultural activity of hitting fruit trees to stimulate growth.
In ancient times, fireworks weren’t always 80 (wide) affordable. So people in Nuanquan made
use of scrap iron and developed Da Shuhua as a way 81 (celebrate) festivals. As a result,they brought
firework displays 82 a whole new level.
Today, Da Shuhua has become more popular than ever, due to bans on fireworks to reduce air 83
(pollute) in some parts of China. Every year, this unique firework display attracts tons of people despite the
freezing cold weather 84 draws attention for its protection. Since 2021, it 85 (list) as an
intangible cultural heritage of China.
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第四部分 翻译与写作（共两节，满分 22.5分）
第一节 翻译句子（每题 1.5分，共 7.5分）
根据汉语提示，按．照．单．元．总．结．单．，将句子信息补充完整。
86. 作为一名运动员，郎平为她的祖国赢得了诸多荣誉。
As a player, Lang Ping _________ _________ __________ __________ to her country.
87. 乔丹说，他的成功秘诀在于吸取失败的教训。
Jordan says that __________ __________ __________ __________ __________is learning from his failures.
88. 每一份贡献，无论多小，都可以对我们的社会产生影响。
Every contribution, no matter how small, can __________ __________ ___________ to our society.
89. 他决心克服英语学习中的困难。因此他经常和母语为英语的人练习口语，还听英语播客。
He _________ ___________ __________ overcome the difficulties in learning English, so he practiced
speaking with native speakers and listened to English podcasts regularly.
90. 这位著名运动员在比赛中始终保持积极的态度，为年轻一代树立了榜样。
The famous athlete _________ ___________ ___________ __________ the younger generation by always
maintaining a positive attitude during competitions.
第二节 书面表达（满分 15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Peter来信请你推荐一项适合课间开展的运动。请给他回信，
内容包括：
1 . 介绍这项运动：
2 . 说明推荐理由。
注意：1 . 写作词数应为 80词左右：2 . 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
Yours,
Li Hua
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厦门双十中学 2024级高一上学期期中考英语试题参考答案
听力 1-5 ACBBC 6-10ACCBA 11-15 BBABA 16-20 CBCCA
阅读 21-23 ACB 24-27 ACBA 28-32 DDAC 33-35 ADCB 36-40 BDCFG
完形 41-45 DCBCA 46-50 BDACA 51-55 DBCDA
课内单选 56-60 BDCBB
单句语法填空
61. made 62. recognition 63. more positive 64. be checked 65. that
66. official 67. mastering 68. as 69. admiration 70. was injured
71. compared 72. rains 73.failure 74. strengthen 75.applicant
语篇填空
76.throws/is throwing 77．falling 78．which/that 79．an 80．widely 81．to celebrate
82．to 83．pollution 84．and 85．has been listed
翻译句子
86. brought/brings hono(u)r and glory
87. the secret to his success
88. make a difference
89.was determined to
90.set/sets an example for/to
听力原文
Text 1 be part of his wedding. I’m so happy for him. (5)
M: Your sandwich looks delicious.What’s in it Did W: Oh, that’s great!
you buy it in the café across the road Text 6
W: No, I made it at home. (1) I’m trying to save M: What are your thoughts on online education
money, so I bring my lunch to the office. It has chicken (6) (7)
and vegetables. W: I think it can be really useful for some people,
Text 2 (6) especially those who are already working.
W: The bookstore in town is having a half-price M: I agree. It’s convenient to be able to learn from
sale on all its books this weekend. Want to come home.
with me W: Definitely. But I also think that in-person classes
M: Absolutely! (2) Reading books is my favorite can be better for activities like group projects and
activity. I’d like to find something about machine discussions.
learning this time. M: That’s a good point. It can be hard for me to
Text 3 stay focused without a teacher and classmates
M: How was your first day back at the office around. (7)
W: It was OK. People were very welcoming, but I W: But in general, it’s great that there are so many
noticed a lot of new faces. I guess there have been ways to learn nowadays.
many changes in the past year. (3) Text 7 (第 8题为推断题)
Text 4 W:Hey, I’m back. (9) Thanks for minding my bags.
M: Hey, Tracy. Did you do anything special over M: No problem.
the weekend W: I hope the train isn’t late. We can’t afford to be
W: I went to the park with my family. We had a late back to the office. We only have a couple of
picnic and played some games. (4) hours to prepare for this afternoon’s meeting.
M: That sounds like fun. We ended up staying at M: According to the app, the train is running on time.
home and watching TV, although we had planned to Well, did you find the power bank (9)
go climbing. W: Sure. It was unfortunate to get cut off during a
Text 5 phone call. (9)
W: You have a big smile on your face! Did M: By the way, I went to the station café when you
something good happen were not here. I got you a coffee.
M: Yes! My best friend has just told me he’s W: Oh, thanks! That’s really kind of you.
getting married next summer, and he wants me to M: Consider it a thank you for the help you gave
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me with my report. (10) M:And that’s harmful
Text 8 (第 13题为推断题) W: Yes. It causes many problems, such as rising sea
M: Hi there, I’m having trouble signing up for this levels and an increase in natural disasters, like flood.
class online. Are you able to help me (15)
W: Of course.Which class are you trying to sign up M: That sounds serious. What can we do to stop it
for (11) W: To reduce greenhouse gases, (16) we can use
M: It’s an engineering class. (11) Whenever I click public transportation rather than driving our own cars.
on the course, the screen goes blank. We can also lower our energy usage by turning off
W:Well, have you created a student account lights and electronic items when not in use. (16)
M: Yes. I’ve already logged in(登录). M: That makes sense. What about recycling
W: Great. Now instead of clicking on the course, W: Recycling is important because it reduces the
select “Register for Classes”. (12) energy required to create new products.
M: OK, I’m on that page now. (12) Text 10 (第 17题为总结题)
W: Now search for the course and it should appear Nowadays, working from home has become normal
here. Then click “Confirm” to complete the for some professionals. A report funded by several
registration. leading technology companies found that
M: Thank you so much. It’s been quite confusing. employees who worked from home experienced
W: I understand. I have suggested they make the improved work-life balance, increased
process easier, but as a receptionist, my influence is concentration on work, (18) and reduced travel time
limited. on the road. However, there were also some
M: Well, you’ve managed to help me, so thank you. downsides. The employees were feeling lonely and
W: You’re welcome. Good luck. missing the social connection in an office. But some
Text 9 employees were unwilling to work in the office.
M: Mrs. Green, do you have a minute They would rather look for another job if it took
W: Sure, Timmy. What can I help you with more than one hour on the road per day. (19)
M: I really enjoyed your lesson on climate change. Employers have also noted that working from home
I’m interested in learning more about how it’s could reduce office expenses. Anyway, with advanced
affecting our planet. (14) technology, it is likely that a new working form may
W: Climate change is caused by the increase of appear and it will benefit both companies and
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere(大气层). (15) employees. However, I don’t think working from
They prevent heat from escaping and warm the home would be an option for all. For example,
planet. production-related positions will have to require
M: But don’t we need heat for warmth and energy the employees to work together, as it usually needs
W: Yes, but we need the right amount. This is causing large space to manage a production line. (20)
too much heat to be kept here.
地道表达
1. We ended up staying at home and watching TV. 我们最终待在家里看电视。[Text 4]
2. Thanks forminding my bags. 谢谢你照看我的包。[Text 7]
3. It was unfortunate to get cut off during a phone call. 打电话时被打断，真是不走运。[Text 7]
4. They prevent heat from escaping and warm the planet. [Text 9]
它们（温室气体）阻止热量扩散，使地球变暖。
5. Thatmakes sense. 有道理。[Text 9]
6. They would rather look for another job if it took more than one hour on the road per day. [Text 10]
如果每天在上班路上花费的时间超过一个小时，他们宁愿另谋高就。
熟词生意
1. Thanks forminding my bags.（常用义）n. 头脑；大脑（生义）v. 照看（人或物）
2. Did you find the power bank （常用义）n. 力量（生义）n. 电力供应
（常用义）n. 银行（生义）n. 库
3. Employers have also noted that working from home could reduce office expenses.（常用义）n. 笔记（生义）
v. 注意
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