玉溪一中2024－2025学年上学期高二年级月考二
英语学科试卷
总分：150分，考试时间：120分钟
注意事项：
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考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。
What will the woman take with her
A. A suitcase. B. A sports bag. C. A backpack.
Why did the man cancel his trip
A. The weather was bad.
B. He wasn’t interested in it.
C. There was an unexpected situation.
3. What will the woman do
A. Collect some plants. B. Go to work in the lab. C. Deliver some materials.
4. How does the man feel about his grandmother’s moving in
A. Appreciative. B. Surprised. C. Anxious.
5. Where is the woman’s book now
A. On a bed. B. On a desk. C. In a chest.
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。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。
Why does the woman recommend the product to the man
A. Because it is reliable. B. Because it is profitable. C. Because it is flexible.
What is the woman going to do next
A. Show the man a website.
B. Give the man a user guide.
C. Open an account for the man.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
Where are the speakers
In the man’s house. B. On a plane. C. At an airport.
What does the woman suggest the man do
Take the blue suitcase on board.
Use the priority check-in service.
Let his children go through security first.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What is Simon’s main job responsibility
Selling software.
Developing software.
Providing customer support.
What is the function of the software
To analyze market trends.
To work out the costs of production.
To manage relations with customers.
How many employees work at Simon’s company
3. B. 12. C. 13.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
What are the speakers
Film directors. B. News reporters. C. Radio hosts.
What is the speakers’ opinion on the new James Bond actor
He was a good fit but not the best.
He was a typical James Bond actor.
He made the character unbelievable.
Which does the woman think was good about the movie
The music. B. The story. C. The special effects.
What rating does the man give the movie
Two stars. B. Four stars. C. Five stars.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What is Tim mainly talking about
The career of him and Sam.
The development of his musical talent.
The experiences of being twin brothers.
When was Tim born
In January. B. In October. C. In December.
What is probably the physical difference between the twins
The hair. B. The build. C. The voice.
What can we learn about Tim
He is less confident than Sam.
He is not interested in going out.
He is going to put out Soul Brothers.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节：（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
With world-famous rock formations, rich national forest land and plenty of entertainments, Sedona, Arizona, is a popular vacation destination for outdoor lovers.
Pink Adventure Tours—Broken Arrow
Knowledgeable guides lead this difficult adventure that features twists and turns through Coconino National Forest. It includes time for two stops, allowing travelers to get out and explore. Travelers enjoy the special tour, impressed by the friendly guides and incredible views.
Price: Adults from $142; kids from $129.
Pink Adventure Tours—Scenic Rim
On this difficult 90-minute adventure, hop into your pink jeep to navigate the rocky, winding paths. Tour goers love this outing, noting the guides are fun and knowledgeable, and the scenery is breathtaking. However, some past travelers express disappointment at unexpected tour cancellations due to icy weather, so keep the time of year in mind when booking.
Price: Adults from $79; kids from $72.
Pink Adventure Tours—Red Rock Range
Like smooth roads No problem. Pink Adventure Tours ranks this outing as “mild”, meaning you’ll encounter fewer bumps (颠簸). During the two-hour tour, guides amuse travelers with stories about the area’s history, plants and animals.
Price: Adults from $89; kids from $81.
Pink Adventure Tours—Ancient Ruin
Another “mild” tour option, Ancient Ruin tour explores the Honanki Heritage Site, where travelers can see 700-year-old cliff dwellings (悬崖屋), learn about their history and culture, see how they lived and worked and get up close and personal with their ancient artwork and objects. Recent guests say they learned a lot on this unique tour and strongly recommend it.
Price: Adults from $114; kids from $103.
What attracts Sedona travelers most
A. Low price. B. Good accommodation.
C. Various indoor facilities. D. World-known natural features.
22. What might disappoint travelers who choose Scenic Rim
A. Irresponsible guides. B. Poor transportation.
C. Sudden cancellation. D. Long and tiring trip.
23. How much should be paid at least if a couple and their two kids take a tour of history
A. $542. B. $434. C. $340. D. $302.
B
Five years ago, it would have been more likely that I’d be turning out for Chelsea Football Club than attending the RHS Chelsea flower show, let alone building a garden there. As a promising young footballer, gardening was not part of my vocabulary.
It was after a disaster that I found gardening to be a form of relief. The night of 14 June, 2017 changed my life forever. The Grenfell Tower fire took the lives of 72 people. Living nearby, I was completely broken. I took to the streets to be among others in my attempt to find some comfort or peace of mind. What I encountered changed my attitude entirely.
With no thought or plan, I channeled my energy into greening and beautifying a deserted, unloved community space. I honestly didn’t have a clue what I was doing, but that didn’t matter. I journeyed to every garden centre within reach, asking for plants to be donated to our newly-developed community space. The response was strong. People would walk past and share a smile or some conversation. Phone numbers were exchanged and group chats were created. Dates and times were set for organized gatherings to share our stories, knowledge and history.
What’s eye-catching in the garden is a mangrove (红杉树) sculpture. Made with wood from deforested mangroves, it aims to raise awareness of the harmful impact we are having on the world as we continue to cut down our trees for profit. The building of the garden has been a community effort, and shows what can be done when people pull together and do something positive.
If visitors take one thing from the garden, I hope it is the awareness that we can come together as a community not just to respond to a disaster, but for the future generations who will have to live with the consequences of our actions today.
What do we know about the author
A. He was the founder of a football club. B. He stayed peaceful during the fire.
C. He was the organizer of a flower show. D. He changed his attitude to gardening.
25. Why did people gather in the garden
A. To communicate with each other. B. To purchase cheap green plants.
C. To find a place free from accidents. D. To enjoy the beauty of the mangroves.
26. What contributes to the building of the garden
A. Joint efforts of the community.
B. Supports from the government.
C. The author’s deep love for plants.
D. The author’s professional gardening skills.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Painful Lessons From a Disaster.
B. Possible Solutions to Deforestation.
C. Unexpected Gains From Gardening.
D. Friendly Reminders to a Community.
C
In shallow coastal waters of the Indian ocean, Dugong, a kind of sea cow, is in trouble. Environmental problems pose such a major threat to its survival that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upgraded the species’ extinction risk status (地位) to vulnerable (脆弱的).
Much worse, Dugongs are at risk of losing the protection of the Torres Strait Islanders, who have looked after them historically, hunting them for food sustainably and monitoring their numbers. These native people keep their biodiversity, and have deep knowledge about their environment. But these people are also threatened, partly because rising sea levels are making it difficult for them to live there.
This situation isn’t unique to Dugongs. A research team conducted a study by analyzing 385 culturally important plant and animal species and found 68 percent were both biologically vulnerable and at risk of losing their cultural protection. The findings clearly illustrate that biology shouldn’t be the primary factor in shaping conservation policy, says Victoria Reyes-García, who led the study. When a culture declines, the species that are important to that culture are also threatened. “Conservationists think we need to separate people from nature,” says Reyes-García. “But that strategy misses the caring relationship many cultural groups have with nature.”
One way to help shift conservation efforts is to give species a “bio-cultural status,” which would provide a fuller picture of their vulnerability. In the study, the team adopted a new method to determine a species’ risk of disappearing — they included the languages of certain cultural groups in the research, and concluded that the more a cultural group’s language use declines, the more that culture is threatened, and the more culturally vulnerable its important species are.
The latest approach to conservation involves people that have historically cared for them. Scientists hope it will bring more efforts to recognize local communities’ rights and encourage their participation in conservation, taking advantage of humans’ connection with nature instead of creating more separation.
What is the relationship between the native people and Dugongs
The native people train Dugongs to survive.
The native people help to conserve Dugongs.
Dugongs force the native people to leave home.
Dugongs are endangered because islanders hunt them for food.
What can we infer from the third paragraph
Dugongs are at more risk of losing their cultural protection than other species.
Biologists play an important role in making conservation policy.
Culture is closely connected to species’ existence.
Conservationists prefer nature over people.
How is the new study method different from previous ones
It involves more preservation efforts.
It relies on the IUCN’s classification.
It highlights the effect of human languages.
It assesses the biological influence of a species.
What is the author’s attitude towards the latest approach
Critical. B.Favourable. C.Conservative. D.Ambiguous.
D
More digital devices equal less time to concentrate and to think. The negative effects of this on researchers are settled by computer scientist Cal Newport in his latest book, Slow Productivity.
The book’s title challenges the idea that productivity could always be increased with the help of technology, which is common in many workplaces. Newport, who studies technology in the workplace at Georgetown University in Washington DC, says that researchers and other knowledge workers need to slow down, and spend more time thinking how to improve quality in their work.
New communications technologies have enormous benefits, including speeding up research. But they are also compressing thinking munications technologies are sure to evolve further and to continue distracting researchers from their work.
Newport’s paper raises a much more fundamental question: what is the impact of lost concentration time on science — not just on the structure and process of science, but also on the content and quality of research Newport used many examples to explain the question. These examples will help researchers and institutional leaders to make better decisions about the technologies’ arrangement and time to think.
Newport also refers to some studies on how thinking time can be protected in a world of instant communication and gives suggestions on increasing thinking time, including limiting the number of items on to-do lists, and avoiding individual members sending e-mails to each other. For institutions, Newport recommends a clear workload management system — a way for managers to see everything that a colleague is expected to do — and then to adjust the workload if there are more tasks than there is available time.
What’s the general thought in many workplaces
Improving productivity is important.
High tech devices help increase productivity.
Workers should only focus on improving quality.
Knowledge workers are good at improving productivity.
Which can explain the underlined word “compressing” in paragraph 3
A. Wasting. B. Controlling.
C. Balancing. D. Decreasing.
How does Newport explain lacking thinking time is bad for science
By giving examples.
By surveying scientists.
By doing some research.
By referring to some studies.
35. What’s the suggestion of Newport for increasing thinking time
Lowering extra work burden.
Limiting the number of e-mails.
Working tasks should be complex.
Working environment should be friendly.
第二节：（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everyone is faced with problems at some point or the other. 36 The problems, however, become different when past strategies do not work and there is no obvious solution. This can cause anxiety and stress. However, all you need to do is remain calm and use a new, different method. Here are some easy ways to solve problems.
Acknowledge that there is a problem. Many people refuse to acknowledge that there is a problem. They continue thinking everything will disappear on its own, so they fail to seek timely help. This does not help the situation in any way. 37
Keep a journal. Keeping a daily journal is the best way to solve deeper problems that may be affecting your peace of mind. 38 Sometimes, just by writing down issues, you might get to see that a problem isn’t as big as you are thinking.
39 Often, to solve a problem, you need to test your limits. You may have to take on certain challenges including learning something new to improve yourself. If you continue thinking of the problem as a threat and view yourself as a failure or a weak person, you will not be able to deal with the problem. Nevertheless, if you can see some benefits coming out of the problem, you will be in a better position to accept the challenge and learn something new.
Seek help. 40 If you are still unable to solve the issue despite giving it much thought and attention, seek help from friends, colleagues, family or even professionals.
Challenge yourself.
Set achievable goals.
Instead, it can make the problem bigger than before.
So write down all the problems you are facing right now.
Sometimes, certain problems can’t be solved on your own.
So try to come up with at least 10 different solutions to a problem.
Many problems can be solved by using methods we might have used before.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My daughter and I were swimming in our pool one summer day. This day was like any of the other days, so I had no way of knowing that this one would go down in our family history as a 41 we cherish (珍惜) and still 42 from time to time.
The sun was setting and the 43 was quickly approaching. My daughter 44 ’ it first — a spider was spinning her web at the bottom of the freshly painted blue fence (围栏), which 45 our pool. It surprised me that she saw this, and it surprised me even more that she wasn’t 46 of the spider.
Instead, she 47 watched as the spider busied herself in the cycle of life. As we both watched this wonder of nature, a very simple thought 48 me. I had lost track of ‘ 49 . I honestly didn’t know how long we had been just staying there and 50 that spider making her web. But, regardless of whatever amount of time had passed, the truth was that we were 51 having fun.
What we had done was to spend time together and 52 the simple things in life. We talked about how precious our 53 time is on this planet and how we should ‘ 54 to enjoy the simple things in life, like the flight of a bird. The simple things are the 55 things in life, even when they include spiders and webs.
41. memory freedom response conflict
42. take up talk about make up complain about
43. morning noon night afternoon
44. advocated exchanged contacted noticed
45. constructed decorated surrounded reached
46. convinced frightened fond tired
47. entirely fortunately typically delightfully
48. knocked moved hit hurt
49. event data spider time
50. staring at glaring at pointing at glancing at
51. barely simply slightly independently
52. overcome appreciate tackle estimate
53. limited conventional extra distant
54. forget desire stop choose
55. worst rarest easiest best
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。
After a long-awaited three years, the highly popular Chinese vlogger Li Ziqi has finally made a comeback on Bilibili. 56 instant her new update was released, it immediately seized the spotlight and the attention of millions of 57 (devote) fans.
Li Ziqi 58 (know) for her unique and charming traditional Chinese cultural videos before. In her videos, she showed various traditional skills, 59 making delicious Chinese dishes with ingredients she grew 60 (she) to creating handicrafts with natural materials. The videos not only attracted numerous Chinese 61 ’ (viewer), but also gained great popularity among international audiences. They were like beautiful windows opening to the ancient and elegant rural life in China, 62 (relieve) people’ anxiety.
During her absence, many of her fans were 63 (eager) waiting for her return. With her return, fans are filled with anticipation, eager to discover 64 she will reveal on the platform. Her new content is expected to continue to spread the beauty of Chinese culture. She has the potential 65 (amaze) the world once again with her creativity and the traditional charm she presents. With her influence, more people who are passionate about China may get to know and appreciate Chinese traditional culture more deeply than before.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Mike准备来中国，因此他想了解一些中国的日常肢体语言。请你给他回一封邮件进行介绍。内容包括：
表示欢迎；
介绍几种中国人常用的肢体语言。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
When I was sixteen, I was a rebellious (叛逆的) teenager, always seeking thrills and often getting into trouble. One day, after a fight, I was suspended from school (休学). My father, a man of few words but with a strong sense of discipline, decided that it was time for me to learn a hard lesson. The very next day, he took me to a construction site where he worked, and told me to start working.
It was a tough job. I had to carry heavy bricks and mix cement in the hot sun. My hands were hurt, and my back ached from the hard work. I had never worked so hard in my life, and the reality of manual labor hit me like a ton of bricks. I was used to the comfort of my school desk and the freedom after class. That was a sharp contrast, and it was a wake-up call.
As the days went by, I began to feel a deep sense of guilt. I knew I had let my parents down, and I had wasted the opportunities given to me. I was confused, unsure of what my future held. I started to think about the meaning and value of life. I realized that I had been taking my education for granted.
One evening, after a particularly tough day, I sat down with my father. I asked him why he had brought me to that place of sweat and hard work. He looked at me with his weathered eyes and said, “My son, I want you to understand that life is not always easy. You have to work hard for what you want. Education is your ticket to a better life, and I don’ t want you to waste it.”
His words resonated (产生共鸣) with me. I realized that I had been living in a bubble, blind to the struggles of the real world. I decided to go back to school, to make my parents proud and make something of myself.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。玉溪一中2024－2025学年上学期高二年级月考二
英语试题答案
听力：1-5 BCCAC 6-10 AACBA 11-15 BBCBA 16-20 BCBCA
阅读：21-23 DCB 24-27 DAAC 28-31 BCCB 32-35 BDAA
36-40 GCDAE
完型：41-45 ABCDC 46-50 BDCDA 51-55 BBACD
语法填空：
The 57. devoted 58. was known 59. from 60. herself
viewers 62. relieving 63. eagerly 64. what 65. to amaze
写作：
第一部分：one possible version
Dear Mike,
Knowing that you are about to pay a visit to China, I am writing with great delight to extend my warmest welcome and share with you some details regarding body language in China.
In China, when meeting for the first time, people usually shake hands or wave instead of kissing or touching noses. Additionally, avoid standing too close and remember to make eye contact while communicating with others. Incidentally, like in many other countries, we nod our heads to say “yes” and shake our heads to say “no”.
Equipped with the appropriate body language, you will definitely enjoy your stay in China. I can’t wait to see you. (110 words)
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
第二部分：one possible version
The next morning, I told my father that I wanted to return to school. Having heard what I said, my dad smiled and said, “It seems that you are fed up with working on the site. But I hope it’s your thoughts about the future that make you want to go back to school, not the hard work on the site.” I told my dad that I had thought it through and learned the importance of study. My dad nodded, “You must study hard in the future.” I gave my dad a positive reply and a determined look. I knew I had made a right decision.
Back at school, I was a changed person. I no longer sought trouble or acted badly. I focused on my studies, and I began to appreciate the value of education. I made new friends who shared my passion for learning, and together, we supported each other in our academic pursuits. My dedication to my studies paid off as my grades started to improve significantly. My teachers noticed the transformation and praised me for my hard work. My father was equally proud of my achievements. His pride was evident in the way he spoke about me to others, and it fueled my determination to keep up the good work.
听力原文
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly, well, we’re a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club — we have about 50 members at the moment, but we’re growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting.
第一节
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。
例如，现在, 你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题，
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。衬衫的价格为9镑15便士。所以，你选择C项，并将其划在试卷上。
现在, 你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
(Text 1)
M: Have you finished packing
W: No, my suitcase broke so I need something new to put in my things. I’ll get one of those big sports bags as quality backpacks are expensive.
(Text 2)
M: I canceled my trip to New York.
W: Was it due to weather conditions
M: No, there was a family emergency. You know, sometimes things happen in an unexpected way.
(Text 3)
M: Have you sent the plant materials you collected yesterday to the laboratory
W: Not yet.
M: When do you plan to send them
W: I’ll get it done in the next half hour.
(Text 4)
W: Does your house seem empty now after your sister left for college
M: Not really. My grandmother’s moved into her room. It’s really nice having her there because she cooks supper for me if my mom and dad go out for the evening.
(Text 5)
W: Excuse me. I left my book on the bed when I checked out just now. Have you seen it
M: Oh, yes. The housekeeper saw it and gave it to the manager who put it with the other lost property. He keeps it all in the wooden chest behind his desk.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
W: So if you’re after a low-risk investment, I’d say go for this savings account. It’s an extremely reliable product.
M: What do you mean by reliable
W: Well, you earn a fixed 3% a year.
M: Can I close the account whenever I want
W: Yes, you can.
M: And can I check the account online
W: Of course. And it’s a very user-friendly site. If you have a moment, I can demonstrate to you how easy it is.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W: Three people, sir
M: Yes.
W: But you only have two boarding passes here. Where’s the third one
M: Oh no! I used the online check-in service at home. I didn’t see there were only two.
W: And that blue suitcase, sir. That’s hold baggage. It’s too big to take on the plane. You need to check it in.
M: I’ll have to go back. Can my children go through security now
W: No, I’m sorry, they can’t. Just go back and explain the situation. Go to the priority check-in. It will be quicker.
M: OK, thanks.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
W: What do you do, Simon
M: I work for a company that produces software. And I’m a sales representative.
W: Who do you work with
M: I work with a small team of representatives. There are three of us. And obviously I have a lot of contact with my customers.
W: So who are your customers
M: International companies that work with producers and suppliers abroad. They use our software to figure out the cost of making a product in different countries.
W: How does this help your customers
M: Well, they know the production cost in each country. Then they choose the supplier with the best price.
W: OK, I see. What sort of problems do you deal with in your work
M: The biggest problem is time — my company only hires 12 people. I primarily sell software at work, but I also need to train our customers to use it and that’s a lot of work.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
W: Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, you are listening to At the Movies! I’m Nicole Reeves.
M: And I’m Anthony Hale. Good evening!
W: Tonight we’re going to look at the new James Bond film. Well, I really liked this new James Bond actor! He’s the most suitable actor that’s ever had the role.
M: I agree, a perfect 007 type.
W: Yeah, and his acting was so unbelievably natural.
M: What did you think of the story
W: It was the standard Bond movie with the usual beautiful women, the usual bad character — nothing new.
M: Well, I have to say that I thought the story was unusually good.
W: Fine, what did you think about the music I was totally impressed by it.
M: Yeah, it really added to the action scenes.
W: Yes, but unfortunately that brings up a weakness in the film for me: the special effects. Again, it’s just the same old stuff.
M: So, overall, how do you rate this movie
W: Well, I have to give it only two stars … a rating of “fair”. How about you
M: Well, I give it my highest rating … four stars out of five!
W: Hmm. Well, that’s all from us tonight. See you tomorrow and we’ll talk about a best-selling novel.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 10)
M: Hi there. I’m Tim Tanner. I am honored to be here today. I’ve appeared on lots of TV shows with my brother Sam Tanner as the singing twin brothers. People often ask us what it’s like to be twins. Well, I was born ten minutes before Sam so I’m the older brother, although we do have a real older brother, Ken, who’s a year older than us. We were born premature — we suddenly appeared in October rather than January. Ken’s birthday is in December, so we’re pretty close in age.
Sam and I aren’t completely the same, but even our dad makes mistakes sometimes, because there’s hardly any difference in our hair, and we’re the same build. But as soon as we open our mouths, he’ll know which one it is.
In character we’re mostly similar — we’ve both always loved music, and we’ve always had a real interest in going out. However, people that know us say I’m not as confident as Sam is, which is probably true.
We are going to promote our new album Time Dance next week, which is quite different from our first one Soul Brothers. We’ve poured our hearts into it, and we’d be incredibly grateful for your support.
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参考答案
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. A
11. B 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. B 19. C 20. A
