江苏省南京市协同体七校2024-2025学年高三上学期期中联合考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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江苏省南京市协同体七校2024-2025学年高三上学期期中联合考试英语试题
南京市协同体七校2024—2025学年第一学期期中联合考试
高三英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共95分）
听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个 选项中选出最佳选项。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What do the signals show today
A. “Stop” in both ways. B. “Go” in both ways. C. “Stop” in one way.
2. Where didn’t the woman go yesterday evening
A. To the hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the office.
3. What does the man probably want the woman to do
A. Get him a new chicken sandwich.
B. Bring him a different sandwich.
C. Give him his money back.
4. What does the woman see
A. A bird. B. A picture. C. A tail.
5. Who is the man probably talking to
A. A reporter. B. A shop assistant. C. A travel agent.
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至7 题。
6. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
7. What is the woman likely to do in Toronto
A. Deal with her work. B. Relax herself. C. Meet her friends.
听第7 段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night
A. She stayed up late working.
B. She was under a lot of pressure.
C. She drank strong tea before bedtime.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Do some exercise. B. Take sleeping pills. C. Have an early supper.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Fellow workers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Who made the cookies
A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman’s father. C. The woman’s sister.
12.When did the woman get her 3D printer
A. On her birthday. B. At Halloween. C. At Christmas.
13.What was the first thing the woman printed
A. A pencil holder. B. A plant container. C. A house decoration.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.What does the man recommend
A. A guided boat tour.
B. A ride on the London Eye.
C. A tour of the Tower of London.
15.How will the woman travel to London
A. By train. B. By ship. C. By plane.
16.What will the woman probably do after her Thames trip
A. Have a meal at Borough Market.
B. Watch the changing of the guard.
C. Visit the Southbank Skatepark.
17.What does the man think of the National Portrait Gallery
A. Its works are difficult to understand.
B. It has great historical value.
C. It's a bit too traditional.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker’s job
A. An artist. B. A news announcer. C. An art gallery director.
19. What does the speaker most likely think about the whole story
A. It was strange. B. It was meaningful. C. It was understandable.
20. What will directly follow the commercial
A. Politics. B. Weather. C.Traffic.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Each instructor is also a working journalist, so what's taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson gives students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.
DATES
On Campus: June 24 to July 12, 2024 (Applications Closed);
Learn-from-Home: A: June 17 to 28, 2024 (Applications Closed); B: July 1 to 12, 2024 (Applications Closed); C: July 15 to 26, 2024 (Applications Closed)
FOR
On Campus: High School students, and current seniors, with journalism experiences
Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14-18, with all experience levels.
FEES
On Campus: Three weeks, tuition and fees: $6200.
Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $1500.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook, Inside Reporting by Tim Harrower, available print or digital, for purchase or rental at B&N or Amazon. On-campus students can also borrow a hard copy from us. If a student borrows one book and does not return it on time, you will be charged $80 for the book.
Computer, with a broadband internet connection, audio and camera for video-conference meetings.
VACCINATION(疫苗接种) POLICY
According to Boston University's MMR Vaccination policy, all on-campus students must be fully vaccinated according to the university requirements. If a student is accepted to our on-campus program, they are required to provide documentation of their vaccination.
21. According to the article, which student is most qualified to apply for the on-campus learning program
A. A high school student knowing nothing about journalism
B. A 13-year-old school student interested in journalism
C. A senior high school student working as a school reporter
D. A graduate student pursuing a master's degree in journalism
22.What is the typical feature of the summer program
A. It presents practical experiences. B. It provides college courses.
C. It allows online learning. D. It offers one-to-one guidance.
23.Which of the following is a must for the applicants
A. A bought textbook. B. Documentation of vaccination
C. A report of academic performance. D. A computer with internet access.
B
Every year during Halloween, it’s likely homes around the neighborhood will put up some spider webs as their spooky (恐怖的) decorations. But people were asked to stop using fake spider webs last year because they pose a huge danger to natural wildlife.
The fake webbing is considered a danger to birds, bats and other small animals as they are often attracted to the decoration and get caught, resulting in injuries or sometimes even death. What’s more, when blown around by the wind, fake Halloween spider webs often end up in public spaces like parks and beaches, attracting wildlife. Since they are not biodegradable (可生物降解的), they can linger for months or even years, posing a continuous threat to the environment and animals.
Last year, government authorities actively used social media to warn about the dangers posed by popular Halloween decorations. One post advised: “Please avoid using fake spider webs when decorating your home. They can be very harmful to wildlife, especially birds, which often mistake spider silk for building their nests and cannot distinguish between real and synthetic webbing. This can lead to birds and their young becoming entangled, along with bats, insects and other wildlife.”
The Paws & Recover Facebook group posted a reminder about the dangers of synthetic webbing, generating over 700 comments from people expressing how much they loathe the decoration due to the great harm it causes to precious wildlife.
Wildlife experts have urged people to use larger, safer decorations that don’t endanger passionate individuals have also shared advice online. “Here I am, ready to spoil your Halloween decorating fun! PLEASE DO NOT USE FAKE SPIDER WEBS OUTSIDE,” a woman cautioned, sharing her photos. Another suggested, “If you’re looking for decorating ideas, consider reusing or repurposing items you already own.”
24. What is the problem with fake spider webs
A. They are not visually appealing. B. They break down easily.
C. They pose a risk to wildlife. D. They are difficult to clean up.
25. Why did local officials share posts on social media
A. To raise people's awareness of fake webbing issues.
B. To warn people about the danger of Halloween decorations.
C. To respond to people’s concerns on environment.
D. To promote bird protection practices.
26. What does the underlined word “loathe” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Ignore. B. Choose. C. Hate. D. Frighten.
27. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this text
A. Abandon dangerous Halloween decorations
B. Restore the losing wildlife habitats
C. Celebrate Halloween responsibly
D. Stop using fake spider webs for Halloween
C
The way different languages sound may depend on the geography of the landscape on which they’re spoken, new research suggests.
A study of more than 550 languages around the world found that tongues spoken in high-altitude regions contain more sounds called “ejective consonants”, sounds made with a burst of air, than languages closer to sea level.
Ejectives may be more common in these regions because the sounds are easier to produce there, or possibly because they minimize water loss from the mouth in dry, high-altitude environments, said study author Caleb Everett, an anthropological (人类学的) linguist at the University of Miami.
Traditionally, linguists have assumed that geography doesn’t play a role in shaping languages, with the exception of vocabulary specific to certain environments or wildlife. A handful of small studies have suggested that languages in warm climates use more vowels than languages in cold climates, but the findings are controversial.
Everett set out to investigate how other aspects of geography, namely altitude, might be linked to certain sounds in a language – specifically, ejectives. Everett suspected that ejectives might be more common at high altitudes, where the lower air pressure would make them easier to produce.
To test this hypothesis (假说), Everett analyzed phoneme data on 567 languages from the World Atlas of Linguistic Structures Online. He compared the data to the altitudes where the languages were spoken, obtained using geographic mapping software. Languages containing ejective sounds were found to occur at or near five of the six major inhabited high-altitude regions, including in North and South America, southern Africa and Eurasia, Everett found.
He theorized that languages at high altitudes may have evolved to have ejective sounds because less effort is required to produce these bursts of air in thinner atmospheres. Alternatively, speaking in ejectives might expel (排出) less water vapor from the mouth, allowing water to be conserved in typically dry high-altitude environments. Everett’s findings were based on basic calculations of the air pressure needed to make these sounds.
28. What did Everett’s study focus on
A. The effects of warm climates on language.
B. The impact of high altitudes on human speech.
C. The evolution of ejective consonants.
D. The link between geography and language sounds.
29. What might be the reasons for more ejective consonants in languages spoken in high-altitude regions
A. They are easier to hear in thin air.
B. They are related to certain wildlife.
C. They help reduce water loss in the mouth.
D. They are easier to produce in thick atmospheres.
30. What is paragraph 6 mainly about
A. The controversy surrounding Everett’s hypothesis.
B. The scientific basis for Everett’s research.
C. The distribution of ejective sounds.
D. The research methods and findings.
31. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A geography textbook. B. A linguistic research paper.
C. An experiment report. D. A cultural magazine.
D
A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light with tight eyes looking at a microscope. Time is short, the pays-off are high, and only this scientist can save everyone. That kind of romanticized picture of science was standard for a long time. But it’s far from the truth.
Some scientists search for the causes of some observable effects, such as the link between destroyed forests and Earth’s temperature increase. Others may investigate the “what” rather than the “why” of things. For example, ecologists build models to estimate gray wolf abundance in Montana, US. It’s impractical to spot them all and count them. Abundance models are not 100 percent accurate, but they offer estimates that seem good enough to set harvesting quotas (限额) and maintain the ecosystem.
Beyond the “what” and the “why”, scientists may focus on the “how”. For instance, the lives of people living with illnesses can be improved by research on how to relieve symptoms, even if the true causes of their disorders are largely unknown to current medicine.
People often think “real science” should provide definite, complete and perfect answers to their questions. However, given various limitations and the world’s complexity, keeping multiple perspectives in play is often the best way for scientists to reach their goals and solve the problems at hand.
In the world of science, healthy disagreement is a feature, not a bug. Science is a social process in which the community’s scrutiny (监督) ensures we have the best available knowledge. “Best available” does not mean “definitive”, but the best we have until we find out how to improve it.
The long history of atomism (原子论) shows how science is a process rather than a fast delivery of results set in stone. As scientist Jean Baptiste Perrin conducted his 1908 experiments that seemingly settled all discussion regarding atoms, questions about the atom’s properties were about to spark decades of controversy with the birth of quantum (量子) physics. Similar discussions continue to the present day.
So, real science is a collective, imperfect and may-sided process in which scientists contribute multiple and often partial solutions to complex and diverse problems.
32. How does the author introduce the topic of the article
A. By describing a scientific research process.
B. By telling a scientist’s personal experience.
C. By giving an example of scientific failure.
D. By presenting a common misconception.
33. What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about
A. The challenges faced by scientists.
B. The history of scientific research.
C. The methods scientists use to share results.
D. The various focuses of scientists in their research.
34. What is the author’s view on healthy disagreements in science
A. They are essential for scientific progress.
B. They create confusion and delay conclusions.
C. They indicate problems in scientific methods.
D. They often lead to the rejection of old theories.
35. Why does the author mention Jean Baptiste Perrin’s experiments and the subsequent debate
A. To show science is a collection of facts.
B. To prove scientific knowledge is always absolute.
C. To illustrate science is a dynamic and evolving process.
D. To show scientific conclusion can be reached after discussion.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You are bound to face some challenges in life as situations around you change. Here are some effective tools to help you master change.
● Keep things in perspective.
Being able to step back and observe each situation within the context of the “bigger picture” of your life helps you process your feelings about the importance of a certain event or situation. Learning to keep things in a healthy perspective may help reduce distraction and moderate emotional responses. 36
● Fully assess the situation before you take action.
Understand all of your options before you do anything. Really think it through. 37 Otherwise, you’ll be wasting your time and energy trying to figure things out instead of maintaining a clear focus for handling and achieving your desired goal.
● Maintain realistic expectations.
Situations can change, so understand that things don’t always work out as you planned. In other words, be flexible about the outcome. 38 Over time, you’ll be able to course-correct by making other decisions to help guide you on your way to the outcome you originally wanted.
● 39
This is an important point. When you’re young and have little life experience, you may feel confused and scared about making changes and facing new situations. 40 But life is about change. A situation that’s fine for one specific time in your life may not be right or appropriate for another time. Knowing how you respond to change and what to look out for emotionally, psychologically and physically is essential to gaining comfort when handling new situations.
A. Don’t try to force an outcome.
B. Become familiar with how you respond to change.
C. This keeps you focused on the specific situation at hand.
D. It’s natural to fear change and leave your comfort zone.
E. View each situation as a new opportunity rather than a barrier.
F. Even if the change falls short of your expectation, that’s OK.
G. By doing so, you simplify your efforts and can direct your complete attention toward achieving your specific objective.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Elderly people throughout the world are going on bike rides – thanks to the movement started in Denmark by Ole Kassow. He is refreshing their 41 with cycling through his project “Cycling Without Age”.
After having heard several stories about the older generation 42 the freedom and joy of cycling they had once had when they were 43 , Ole asked himself: “How can we help these people 44 onto bicycles ” He decided to show up at his local nursing home with a rickshaw – a bike with a passenger seat in the front. This 45 his life – and the lives of the passengers and the volunteers who came across Ole and his project.
“It was lovely to travel down the roads again that we knew so well from our 46 bike riding days! Very enjoyable ride and good company,” one of the 47 said. “This is what we often 48 from the elderly we meet at nursing homes.” said Ole. “Many of them no longer have the 49 ability it takes to bike a trip down their memory lane, down to the country areas or just a 50 around to feel that they are still alive. We want to give the elderly the opportunity to 51 the wind in their hair.” said Ole.
Cycling Without Age also builds 52 between generations. “I love listening to 53 from my passengers. They have lived through so much, seen so much change and have wisdom to 54 . It makes me laugh when they tell me about their adventures in their youth. I always learn something 55 and I enjoy spending time with them,” said a volunteer.
41. A. choices B. problems C. movement D. relationship
42. A. missing B. enjoying C. gaining D. restricting
43. A. available B. young C. cheerful D. fortunate
44. A. get away B. get in C. get back D. get together
45. A. saved B. restored C. changed D. started
46. A. later B. earlier C. long D. short
47. A. riders B. passengers C. drivers D. workers
48. A. hear B.understand C. comment D. conclude
49. A. mental B. natural C. average D. physical
50. A. trip B. view C. chat D. walk
51. A. follow B. avoid C. feel D. push
52. A. trust B. confidence C. homes D. bridges
53. A. thanks B. advice C. stories D. complaints
54. A. share B. accept C. teach D. develop
55. A. correct B. awful C. extra D. new
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分）
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。
Scientists at the international conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have used historical records from China stretching back over 400 years 56 (track) changes in the distribution of gibbons (长臂猿), which today are some of China’s most 57 (threaten) species. This is one of the first instances 58 use ancient historical records to reconstruct the course of extinctions across several centuries.
59 (use) local government records dating from as early as 1600 AD, the researchers were able to infer the former presence of gibbons in different regions. They found that only a few hundred years ago, gibbons 60 (distribute) across almost half of China. 61 , gibbon populations collapsed during the 20th century, and today they survive in only a few remote forests. One of China’s gibbon species, the Hainan gibbon, is now probably the 62 (rare) mammal species in the world, 63 a total population of only 26 – 28 individuals.
Dr Samuel Turvey, senior research fellow at ZSL, said: “China has a fantastically rich historical record, including 64 wealth of environmental data that has rarely been used for conservation
65 (manage). Because of the current global environmental crisis, we have to explore new ways to better understand the kinds of factors that put species in danger of extinction.”
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，你校刚刚结束了一场以“美丽的祖国”( Beautiful Motherland )为主题的摄影比赛。你的作品荣获一等奖。请你给校英文报投稿分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.介绍你的作品；
2.你的感想。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
People always say that with exercise, putting on your shoes is the hardest part. But for Emma, this was a lie. The real pain always started when all the students were gathered on the track, ready to run. It wasn’t the fatigue (疲惫) she minded, it was the looks others gave her. Emma was bigger than others her age. Back in primary school, she remembers her classmates asking her why her thighs (大腿) were so big and her chest so wide. On the outside, she looked big, but on the inside, she felt as small as a pea. And PE class was when she felt at her smallest.
Not all her classmates made her feel uncomfortable, though. It was mainly a group of girls and boys – the loud, frank, popular kids. Although they could run faster than Emma, they preferred to jog a bit behind her, bursting out in laughter every now and then, commenting on how Emma jogged.
Just one more year, Emma kept telling herself. One more year and I’ll have graduated and won’t have to take this stupid PE class anymore. She just wanted to survive it.
But everything changed when a new girl called Kit joined the class. You couldn’t mistake Kit. She had short, jet-black hair, bright eyes, and a long scar (伤疤) across the left side of her face. Her entrance into the classroom that day was met by dozens of curious eyes.
Although their teacher, Ms Hardy, didn’t ask Kit for a personal introduction, upon putting her bag down on her desk, Kit rose, saying, “Hi, everyone, nice to meet you. I’m Kit. I love boxing, animation and fashion. You might be wondering about the scar on my face. I got it when I was young when I fell off my bike. Luckily, I didn’t get hurt more seriously. It’s now like a cool trademark of all the adventures I had as a kid.”
After Kit’s introduction, Emma simply sat there, her heart pounding and mouth wide open. How could someone who looked so different from the others be so confident Even the popular kids were sitting there in shock.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
南京市协同体七校2024—2025学年第一学期期中联合考试
高三英语试题答案
第一部分 听力（共20题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1～5 ACCAC 6～10 ABBAC 11～15 BCAAC 16～20 CBBAC
第二部分 阅读（每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23CAD 24-27 CACD 28-31DCDB 32-35 DDAC 36-40 CGFBD
语言运用
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 DABCC 46-50 BBADA 51-55 CDCAD
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. to track 57.threatened 58.that 59.Using 60. were distributed
61. However 62. rarest 63.with 64. a 65. management
第四部分 写作
第一节：（One possible version）
Beautiful Motherland in My Picture
In the photography competition themed “Beautiful Motherland”, my entry won the first prize!
I submitted a photo of a vast golden wheat field under the setting sun. The gentle breeze made the wheat waves ripple, and the warm glow of the setting sun painted the entire field with a layer of golden light. This scene reminded me of the hardworking farmers and their harvest.
I am extremely thrilled and honored to have won the award. This contest has not only allowed me to show the beauty of our motherland but also made me appreciate the charm of nature and the efforts of our people. It has inspired me to keep observing and recording the wonderful moments of our country with my camera.
第二节 （One possible version）
Over lunchtime, Emma was sitting at her usual table with her classmates when Kit walked over to them. She cheerfully asked to join them and sat beside Emma. Throughout lunch, there were glances and whispers about Kit's scar, but Kit didn't seem bothered and continued to chat normally. Emma was struck by Kit's indifference to the attention her scar drew. Sensing her curiosity, Kit openly discussed how she had come to accept her scar and the importance of resilience(适应力) in the face of external judgments. Her story deeply touched Emma, inspiring her to embrace her true self.
On Friday, it was time for the feared PE, class.but this time, Kit was with her. “Ready to jog ” the teacher announced. Despite some stares from the popular kids, Emma felt encouraged by Kit.They ran together, and when laughter came from behind, Kit shouted, “Ignore them!" This helped Emma focus on running, not the jeers(嘲笑). At the finish, Emma, although physically tired, had gained newfound strength, discovering that true confidence comes from within, not from others’ words. Walking back under the sun, both girls felt proud－one with a scar and the other comfortable in her own body.
听力原文
第一节
Text 1
M: These traffic signals aren't working properly.Yesterday they showed “stop” in both directions. The day before it was “go’ in both directions. It should be “stop” in one way and “go” in the other.
W: Look at them now. They're back to how they were yesterday.
Text 2
M: I didn't see you last night at the office. Are you OK
w: I was so busy. First I was late to meet my sister at the airport, and then we went to the hotel and it was full!
M: I hope everything's OK!
Text 3
M: I apologize. I need to return this chicken sandwich. It’s totally undercooked. You can see the meat is not done.
W: I’m so sorry. I will have our kitchen make a new one.
M: It’s not necessary. I just want to return it and go.
Text 4
W: Here, take a look at that one. It's in the tree across from us. I don't believe I've ever seen it before.
M: Oh, it's beautiful! According to my book, it's very special because it has a blue tail. They don't normally live around here.
Text 5
W: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you
M: Well, I’d like to ask something about the package tour you advertised in the local newspaper.
W: Okay. What exactly do you want to know
M: Hmm... Will the guide take us to some shopping malls, for example
Text 6
W: ⑥⑦I’m going to Toronto with my family this Saturday.
M: ⑥Wow, that’s the day after tomorrow! But why so suddenly
W: Well, I had no idea about that. Yesterday, my father came back home from his business trip. He told us that he had bought the plane tickets to Toronto. ⑦He said he just wanted to let us wind down.
M: Your dad is so considerate! ⑦Toronto is a good place to relax. I used to go there to visit my friend.
W: I really look forward to this trip.
Text 7
M: Wendy, there’re dark circles under your eyes. ⑧Did you stay up late working last night
W: No, ⑧I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before bedtime.
M: ⑧You were just stressed out, because you have to give a presentation next week.
W: ⑧You’re right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills
M: There’s no need to do so for the time being. ⑨You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper. And remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bedtime.
W: I’ll have a try. Thanks a million.
M: You’re welcome. ⑩You also gave me much assistance when we signed the contract with the clients last time.
Text 8
W: Cookies (11)
M: Sure! Thanks. Did you make them (11)
W: No! Dad’s the one who loves cooking. (11)I’m more into 3D printing. Look, I bought this last Christmas. (12) It wasn’t cheap! I had to put all my birthday money towards it. But it was worth it.
M: Wow! Is this a 3D printer (12) How does it work, exactly
W: Yes. (12) Basically, you create or download a design onto your computer. Then, the printer builds up a 3D model based on the instructions.
M: What kinds of things do you make (13)
W: Mostly stuff for the house. My first project was a pencil holder for my sister. (13) Then, I moved onto plant containers. Mom’s an indoor gardener! Currently, I’m designing some Halloween decorations.
M: Cool! Can I have a look
W: Sure! Come on up!
Text 9
W: I’m heading to London next month. (15)
M: My home city… How exciting!
W: I was hoping for some advice! I’ve already booked tickets for the Tower of London and the London Eye. I’m also considering a boat trip down the Thames. (14)
M: Do it! It can be so interesting, particularly if you get a good tour guide. (14)
W: Okay! I mustn’t overspend, though. My air ticket costs enough! (15) Any cheap or free activities you’d recommend
M: Plenty! I suggest Buckingham Palace, where you can watch the changing of the guard. Plus, Borough Market is the place to go if you’re hungry. If you want a taste of London’s street culture, then go to the Southbank Skatepark. It’s near the Thames, so you can visit it right off the boat.
W: Good tip! (16)
M: Many of the big museums are free to visit. Personally, I love the National Portrait Gallery. (17)
W: Why
M: Each piece there carries specific historical backgrounds, character stories, and cultural meanings. It provides an important window and rich resources for people to understand British history and culture. (17)
Text 10
w: Welcome to the Nightly News at Nine on Channel 29.I'm Dana Spry, filling in for Robert Smith.The top story of the day is an unusual one for Miami. Do you remember the modern art piece that everyone has been talking about Yes, it's the banana taped to the wall at the Art Basel Gallery.Well, David, an artist from New York walked into the gallery yesterday, took the banana from the wall, and ate it. He said his performance was called “Hungry Artist". The artwork was originally sold for 120 thousand dollars. The strangest thing about this story is that no legal action will be taken against David. Another banana will simply be taped to the wall. The art gallery director said that the price of the artwork was for the idea, and the banana was meant to be replaced. It makes sense, because pretty soon that banana is going to go bad, right, folks Stay tuned for traffic, weather and politics coming at you in that order right after this commercial break.
南京市协同体七校2024—2025学年第一学期期中联合考试
高三英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题 共95分）
听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个 选项中选出最佳选项。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What do the signals show today
A. “Stop” in both ways. B. “Go” in both ways. C. “Stop” in one way.
2. Where didn’t the woman go yesterday evening
A. To the hotel. B. To the airport. C. To the office.
3. What does the man probably want the woman to do
A. Get him a new chicken sandwich.
B. Bring him a different sandwich.
C. Give him his money back.
4. What does the woman see
A. A bird. B. A picture. C. A tail.
5. Who is the man probably talking to
A. A reporter. B. A shop assistant. C. A travel agent.
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至7 题。
6. What day is it today
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
7. What is the woman likely to do in Toronto
A. Deal with her work. B. Relax herself. C. Meet her friends.
听第7 段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why did the woman fail to sleep well last night
A. She stayed up late working.
B. She was under a lot of pressure.
C. She drank strong tea before bedtime.
9. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Do some exercise. B. Take sleeping pills. C. Have an early supper.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Fellow workers.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Who made the cookies
A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman’s father. C. The woman’s sister.
12.When did the woman get her 3D printer
A. On her birthday. B. At Halloween. C. At Christmas.
13.What was the first thing the woman printed
A. A pencil holder. B. A plant container. C. A house decoration.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.What does the man recommend
A. A guided boat tour.
B. A ride on the London Eye.
C. A tour of the Tower of London.
15.How will the woman travel to London
A. By train. B. By ship. C. By plane.
16.What will the woman probably do after her Thames trip
A. Have a meal at Borough Market.
B. Watch the changing of the guard.
C. Visit the Southbank Skatepark.
17.What does the man think of the National Portrait Gallery
A. Its works are difficult to understand.
B. It has great historical value.
C. It's a bit too traditional.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker’s job
A. An artist. B. A news announcer. C. An art gallery director.
19. What does the speaker most likely think about the whole story
A. It was strange. B. It was meaningful. C. It was understandable.
20. What will directly follow the commercial
A. Politics. B. Weather. C.Traffic.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Each instructor is also a working journalist, so what's taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson gives students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.
DATES
On Campus: June 24 to July 12, 2024 (Applications Closed);
Learn-from-Home: A: June 17 to 28, 2024 (Applications Closed); B: July 1 to 12, 2024 (Applications Closed); C: July 15 to 26, 2024 (Applications Closed)
FOR
On Campus: High School students, and current seniors, with journalism experiences
Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14-18, with all experience levels.
FEES
On Campus: Three weeks, tuition and fees: $6200.
Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $1500.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook, Inside Reporting by Tim Harrower, available print or digital, for purchase or rental at B&N or Amazon. On-campus students can also borrow a hard copy from us. If a student borrows one book and does not return it on time, you will be charged $80 for the book.
Computer, with a broadband internet connection, audio and camera for video-conference meetings.
VACCINATION(疫苗接种) POLICY
According to Boston University's MMR Vaccination policy, all on-campus students must be fully vaccinated according to the university requirements. If a student is accepted to our on-campus program, they are required to provide documentation of their vaccination.
21. According to the article, which student is most qualified to apply for the on-campus learning program
A. A high school student knowing nothing about journalism
B. A 13-year-old school student interested in journalism
C. A senior high school student working as a school reporter
D. A graduate student pursuing a master's degree in journalism
22.What is the typical feature of the summer program
A. It presents practical experiences. B. It provides college courses.
C. It allows online learning. D. It offers one-to-one guidance.
23.Which of the following is a must for the applicants
A. A bought textbook. B. Documentation of vaccination
C. A report of academic performance. D. A computer with internet access.
B
Every year during Halloween, it’s likely homes around the neighborhood will put up some spider webs as their spooky (恐怖的) decorations. But people were asked to stop using fake spider webs last year because they pose a huge danger to natural wildlife.
The fake webbing is considered a danger to birds, bats and other small animals as they are often attracted to the decoration and get caught, resulting in injuries or sometimes even death. What’s more, when blown around by the wind, fake Halloween spider webs often end up in public spaces like parks and beaches, attracting wildlife. Since they are not biodegradable (可生物降解的), they can linger for months or even years, posing a continuous threat to the environment and animals.
Last year, government authorities actively used social media to warn about the dangers posed by popular Halloween decorations. One post advised: “Please avoid using fake spider webs when decorating your home. They can be very harmful to wildlife, especially birds, which often mistake spider silk for building their nests and cannot distinguish between real and synthetic webbing. This can lead to birds and their young becoming entangled, along with bats, insects and other wildlife.”
The Paws & Recover Facebook group posted a reminder about the dangers of synthetic webbing, generating over 700 comments from people expressing how much they loathe the decoration due to the great harm it causes to precious wildlife.
Wildlife experts have urged people to use larger, safer decorations that don’t endanger passionate individuals have also shared advice online. “Here I am, ready to spoil your Halloween decorating fun! PLEASE DO NOT USE FAKE SPIDER WEBS OUTSIDE,” a woman cautioned, sharing her photos. Another suggested, “If you’re looking for decorating ideas, consider reusing or repurposing items you already own.”
24. What is the problem with fake spider webs
A. They are not visually appealing. B. They break down easily.
C. They pose a risk to wildlife. D. They are difficult to clean up.
25. Why did local officials share posts on social media
A. To raise people's awareness of fake webbing issues.
B. To warn people about the danger of Halloween decorations.
C. To respond to people’s concerns on environment.
D. To promote bird protection practices.
26. What does the underlined word “loathe” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Ignore. B. Choose. C. Hate. D. Frighten.
27. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this text
A. Abandon dangerous Halloween decorations
B. Restore the losing wildlife habitats
C. Celebrate Halloween responsibly
D. Stop using fake spider webs for Halloween
C
The way different languages sound may depend on the geography of the landscape on which they’re spoken, new research suggests.
A study of more than 550 languages around the world found that tongues spoken in high-altitude regions contain more sounds called “ejective consonants”, sounds made with a burst of air, than languages closer to sea level.
Ejectives may be more common in these regions because the sounds are easier to produce there, or possibly because they minimize water loss from the mouth in dry, high-altitude environments, said study author Caleb Everett, an anthropological (人类学的) linguist at the University of Miami.
Traditionally, linguists have assumed that geography doesn’t play a role in shaping languages, with the exception of vocabulary specific to certain environments or wildlife. A handful of small studies have suggested that languages in warm climates use more vowels than languages in cold climates, but the findings are controversial.
Everett set out to investigate how other aspects of geography, namely altitude, might be linked to certain sounds in a language – specifically, ejectives. Everett suspected that ejectives might be more common at high altitudes, where the lower air pressure would make them easier to produce.
To test this hypothesis (假说), Everett analyzed phoneme data on 567 languages from the World Atlas of Linguistic Structures Online. He compared the data to the altitudes where the languages were spoken, obtained using geographic mapping software. Languages containing ejective sounds were found to occur at or near five of the six major inhabited high-altitude regions, including in North and South America, southern Africa and Eurasia, Everett found.
He theorized that languages at high altitudes may have evolved to have ejective sounds because less effort is required to produce these bursts of air in thinner atmospheres. Alternatively, speaking in ejectives might expel (排出) less water vapor from the mouth, allowing water to be conserved in typically dry high-altitude environments. Everett’s findings were based on basic calculations of the air pressure needed to make these sounds.
28. What did Everett’s study focus on
A. The effects of warm climates on language.
B. The impact of high altitudes on human speech.
C. The evolution of ejective consonants.
D. The link between geography and language sounds.
29. What might be the reasons for more ejective consonants in languages spoken in high-altitude regions
A. They are easier to hear in thin air.
B. They are related to certain wildlife.
C. They help reduce water loss in the mouth.
D. They are easier to produce in thick atmospheres.
30. What is paragraph 6 mainly about
A. The controversy surrounding Everett’s hypothesis.
B. The scientific basis for Everett’s research.
C. The distribution of ejective sounds.
D. The research methods and findings.
31. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A geography textbook. B. A linguistic research paper.
C. An experiment report. D. A cultural magazine.
D
A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light with tight eyes looking at a microscope. Time is short, the pays-off are high, and only this scientist can save everyone. That kind of romanticized picture of science was standard for a long time. But it’s far from the truth.
Some scientists search for the causes of some observable effects, such as the link between destroyed forests and Earth’s temperature increase. Others may investigate the “what” rather than the “why” of things. For example, ecologists build models to estimate gray wolf abundance in Montana, US. It’s impractical to spot them all and count them. Abundance models are not 100 percent accurate, but they offer estimates that seem good enough to set harvesting quotas (限额) and maintain the ecosystem.
Beyond the “what” and the “why”, scientists may focus on the “how”. For instance, the lives of people living with illnesses can be improved by research on how to relieve symptoms, even if the true causes of their disorders are largely unknown to current medicine.
People often think “real science” should provide definite, complete and perfect answers to their questions. However, given various limitations and the world’s complexity, keeping multiple perspectives in play is often the best way for scientists to reach their goals and solve the problems at hand.
In the world of science, healthy disagreement is a feature, not a bug. Science is a social process in which the community’s scrutiny (监督) ensures we have the best available knowledge. “Best available” does not mean “definitive”, but the best we have until we find out how to improve it.
The long history of atomism (原子论) shows how science is a process rather than a fast delivery of results set in stone. As scientist Jean Baptiste Perrin conducted his 1908 experiments that seemingly settled all discussion regarding atoms, questions about the atom’s properties were about to spark decades of controversy with the birth of quantum (量子) physics. Similar discussions continue to the present day.
So, real science is a collective, imperfect and may-sided process in which scientists contribute multiple and often partial solutions to complex and diverse problems.
32. How does the author introduce the topic of the article
A. By describing a scientific research process.
B. By telling a scientist’s personal experience.
C. By giving an example of scientific failure.
D. By presenting a common misconception.
33. What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about
A. The challenges faced by scientists.
B. The history of scientific research.
C. The methods scientists use to share results.
D. The various focuses of scientists in their research.
34. What is the author’s view on healthy disagreements in science
A. They are essential for scientific progress.
B. They create confusion and delay conclusions.
C. They indicate problems in scientific methods.
D. They often lead to the rejection of old theories.
35. Why does the author mention Jean Baptiste Perrin’s experiments and the subsequent debate
A. To show science is a collection of facts.
B. To prove scientific knowledge is always absolute.
C. To illustrate science is a dynamic and evolving process.
D. To show scientific conclusion can be reached after discussion.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
You are bound to face some challenges in life as situations around you change. Here are some effective tools to help you master change.
● Keep things in perspective.
Being able to step back and observe each situation within the context of the “bigger picture” of your life helps you process your feelings about the importance of a certain event or situation. Learning to keep things in a healthy perspective may help reduce distraction and moderate emotional responses. 36
● Fully assess the situation before you take action.
Understand all of your options before you do anything. Really think it through. 37 Otherwise, you’ll be wasting your time and energy trying to figure things out instead of maintaining a clear focus for handling and achieving your desired goal.
● Maintain realistic expectations.
Situations can change, so understand that things don’t always work out as you planned. In other words, be flexible about the outcome. 38 Over time, you’ll be able to course-correct by making other decisions to help guide you on your way to the outcome you originally wanted.
● 39
This is an important point. When you’re young and have little life experience, you may feel confused and scared about making changes and facing new situations. 40 But life is about change. A situation that’s fine for one specific time in your life may not be right or appropriate for another time. Knowing how you respond to change and what to look out for emotionally, psychologically and physically is essential to gaining comfort when handling new situations.
A. Don’t try to force an outcome.
B. Become familiar with how you respond to change.
C. This keeps you focused on the specific situation at hand.
D. It’s natural to fear change and leave your comfort zone.
E. View each situation as a new opportunity rather than a barrier.
F. Even if the change falls short of your expectation, that’s OK.
G. By doing so, you simplify your efforts and can direct your complete attention toward achieving your specific objective.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Elderly people throughout the world are going on bike rides – thanks to the movement started in Denmark by Ole Kassow. He is refreshing their 41 with cycling through his project “Cycling Without Age”.
After having heard several stories about the older generation 42 the freedom and joy of cycling they had once had when they were 43 , Ole asked himself: “How can we help these people 44 onto bicycles ” He decided to show up at his local nursing home with a rickshaw – a bike with a passenger seat in the front. This 45 his life – and the lives of the passengers and the volunteers who came across Ole and his project.
“It was lovely to travel down the roads again that we knew so well from our 46 bike riding days! Very enjoyable ride and good company,” one of the 47 said. “This is what we often 48 from the elderly we meet at nursing homes.” said Ole. “Many of them no longer have the 49 ability it takes to bike a trip down their memory lane, down to the country areas or just a 50 around to feel that they are still alive. We want to give the elderly the opportunity to 51 the wind in their hair.” said Ole.
Cycling Without Age also builds 52 between generations. “I love listening to 53 from my passengers. They have lived through so much, seen so much change and have wisdom to 54 . It makes me laugh when they tell me about their adventures in their youth. I always learn something 55 and I enjoy spending time with them,” said a volunteer.
41. A. choices B. problems C. movement D. relationship
42. A. missing B. enjoying C. gaining D. restricting
43. A. available B. young C. cheerful D. fortunate
44. A. get away B. get in C. get back D. get together
45. A. saved B. restored C. changed D. started
46. A. later B. earlier C. long D. short
47. A. riders B. passengers C. drivers D. workers
48. A. hear B.understand C. comment D. conclude
49. A. mental B. natural C. average D. physical
50. A. trip B. view C. chat D. walk
51. A. follow B. avoid C. feel D. push
52. A. trust B. confidence C. homes D. bridges
53. A. thanks B. advice C. stories D. complaints
54. A. share B. accept C. teach D. develop
55. A. correct B. awful C. extra D. new
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分）
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。
Scientists at the international conservation charity Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have used historical records from China stretching back over 400 years 56 (track) changes in the distribution of gibbons (长臂猿), which today are some of China’s most 57 (threaten) species. This is one of the first instances 58 use ancient historical records to reconstruct the course of extinctions across several centuries.
59 (use) local government records dating from as early as 1600 AD, the researchers were able to infer the former presence of gibbons in different regions. They found that only a few hundred years ago, gibbons 60 (distribute) across almost half of China. 61 , gibbon populations collapsed during the 20th century, and today they survive in only a few remote forests. One of China’s gibbon species, the Hainan gibbon, is now probably the 62 (rare) mammal species in the world, 63 a total population of only 26 – 28 individuals.
Dr Samuel Turvey, senior research fellow at ZSL, said: “China has a fantastically rich historical record, including 64 wealth of environmental data that has rarely been used for conservation
65 (manage). Because of the current global environmental crisis, we have to explore new ways to better understand the kinds of factors that put species in danger of extinction.”
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，你校刚刚结束了一场以“美丽的祖国”( Beautiful Motherland )为主题的摄影比赛。你的作品荣获一等奖。请你给校英文报投稿分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.介绍你的作品；
2.你的感想。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
People always say that with exercise, putting on your shoes is the hardest part. But for Emma, this was a lie. The real pain always started when all the students were gathered on the track, ready to run. It wasn’t the fatigue (疲惫) she minded, it was the looks others gave her. Emma was bigger than others her age. Back in primary school, she remembers her classmates asking her why her thighs (大腿) were so big and her chest so wide. On the outside, she looked big, but on the inside, she felt as small as a pea. And PE class was when she felt at her smallest.
Not all her classmates made her feel uncomfortable, though. It was mainly a group of girls and boys – the loud, frank, popular kids. Although they could run faster than Emma, they preferred to jog a bit behind her, bursting out in laughter every now and then, commenting on how Emma jogged.
Just one more year, Emma kept telling herself. One more year and I’ll have graduated and won’t have to take this stupid PE class anymore. She just wanted to survive it.
But everything changed when a new girl called Kit joined the class. You couldn’t mistake Kit. She had short, jet-black hair, bright eyes, and a long scar (伤疤) across the left side of her face. Her entrance into the classroom that day was met by dozens of curious eyes.
Although their teacher, Ms Hardy, didn’t ask Kit for a personal introduction, upon putting her bag down on her desk, Kit rose, saying, “Hi, everyone, nice to meet you. I’m Kit. I love boxing, animation and fashion. You might be wondering about the scar on my face. I got it when I was young when I fell off my bike. Luckily, I didn’t get hurt more seriously. It’s now like a cool trademark of all the adventures I had as a kid.”
After Kit’s introduction, Emma simply sat there, her heart pounding and mouth wide open. How could someone who looked so different from the others be so confident Even the popular kids were sitting there in shock.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
南京市协同体七校2024—2025学年第一学期期中联合考试
高三英语试题答案
第一部分 听力（共20题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1～5 ACCAC 6～10 ABBAC 11～15 BCAAC 16～20 CBBAC
第二部分 阅读（每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23CAD 24-27 CACD 28-31DCDB 32-35 DDAC 36-40 CGFBD
语言运用
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 DABCC 46-50 BBADA 51-55 CDCAD
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. to track 57.threatened 58.that 59.Using 60. were distributed
61. However 62. rarest 63.with 64. a 65. management
第四部分 写作
第一节：（One possible version）
Beautiful Motherland in My Picture
In the photography competition themed “Beautiful Motherland”, my entry won the first prize!
I submitted a photo of a vast golden wheat field under the setting sun. The gentle breeze made the wheat waves ripple, and the warm glow of the setting sun painted the entire field with a layer of golden light. This scene reminded me of the hardworking farmers and their harvest.
I am extremely thrilled and honored to have won the award. This contest has not only allowed me to show the beauty of our motherland but also made me appreciate the charm of nature and the efforts of our people. It has inspired me to keep observing and recording the wonderful moments of our country with my camera.
第二节 （One possible version）
Over lunchtime, Emma was sitting at her usual table with her classmates when Kit walked over to them. She cheerfully asked to join them and sat beside Emma. Throughout lunch, there were glances and whispers about Kit's scar, but Kit didn't seem bothered and continued to chat normally. Emma was struck by Kit's indifference to the attention her scar drew. Sensing her curiosity, Kit openly discussed how she had come to accept her scar and the importance of resilience(适应力) in the face of external judgments. Her story deeply touched Emma, inspiring her to embrace her true self.
On Friday, it was time for the feared PE, class.but this time, Kit was with her. “Ready to jog ” the teacher announced. Despite some stares from the popular kids, Emma felt encouraged by Kit.They ran together, and when laughter came from behind, Kit shouted, “Ignore them!" This helped Emma focus on running, not the jeers(嘲笑). At the finish, Emma, although physically tired, had gained newfound strength, discovering that true confidence comes from within, not from others’ words. Walking back under the sun, both girls felt proud－one with a scar and the other comfortable in her own body.
听力原文
第一节
Text 1
M: These traffic signals aren't working properly.Yesterday they showed “stop” in both directions. The day before it was “go’ in both directions. It should be “stop” in one way and “go” in the other.
W: Look at them now. They're back to how they were yesterday.
Text 2
M: I didn't see you last night at the office. Are you OK
w: I was so busy. First I was late to meet my sister at the airport, and then we went to the hotel and it was full!
M: I hope everything's OK!
Text 3
M: I apologize. I need to return this chicken sandwich. It’s totally undercooked. You can see the meat is not done.
W: I’m so sorry. I will have our kitchen make a new one.
M: It’s not necessary. I just want to return it and go.
Text 4
W: Here, take a look at that one. It's in the tree across from us. I don't believe I've ever seen it before.
M: Oh, it's beautiful! According to my book, it's very special because it has a blue tail. They don't normally live around here.
Text 5
W: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you
M: Well, I’d like to ask something about the package tour you advertised in the local newspaper.
W: Okay. What exactly do you want to know
M: Hmm... Will the guide take us to some shopping malls, for example
Text 6
W: ⑥⑦I’m going to Toronto with my family this Saturday.
M: ⑥Wow, that’s the day after tomorrow! But why so suddenly
W: Well, I had no idea about that. Yesterday, my father came back home from his business trip. He told us that he had bought the plane tickets to Toronto. ⑦He said he just wanted to let us wind down.
M: Your dad is so considerate! ⑦Toronto is a good place to relax. I used to go there to visit my friend.
W: I really look forward to this trip.
Text 7
M: Wendy, there’re dark circles under your eyes. ⑧Did you stay up late working last night
W: No, ⑧I just lost sleep. I thought about too many things before bedtime.
M: ⑧You were just stressed out, because you have to give a presentation next week.
W: ⑧You’re right. Do you think I need to see a doctor and take sleeping pills
M: There’s no need to do so for the time being. ⑨You can do yoga before going to bed or go for a walk after supper. And remember not to drink strong tea or coffee before bedtime.
W: I’ll have a try. Thanks a million.
M: You’re welcome. ⑩You also gave me much assistance when we signed the contract with the clients last time.
Text 8
W: Cookies (11)
M: Sure! Thanks. Did you make them (11)
W: No! Dad’s the one who loves cooking. (11)I’m more into 3D printing. Look, I bought this last Christmas. (12) It wasn’t cheap! I had to put all my birthday money towards it. But it was worth it.
M: Wow! Is this a 3D printer (12) How does it work, exactly
W: Yes. (12) Basically, you create or download a design onto your computer. Then, the printer builds up a 3D model based on the instructions.
M: What kinds of things do you make (13)
W: Mostly stuff for the house. My first project was a pencil holder for my sister. (13) Then, I moved onto plant containers. Mom’s an indoor gardener! Currently, I’m designing some Halloween decorations.
M: Cool! Can I have a look
W: Sure! Come on up!
Text 9
W: I’m heading to London next month. (15)
M: My home city… How exciting!
W: I was hoping for some advice! I’ve already booked tickets for the Tower of London and the London Eye. I’m also considering a boat trip down the Thames. (14)
M: Do it! It can be so interesting, particularly if you get a good tour guide. (14)
W: Okay! I mustn’t overspend, though. My air ticket costs enough! (15) Any cheap or free activities you’d recommend
M: Plenty! I suggest Buckingham Palace, where you can watch the changing of the guard. Plus, Borough Market is the place to go if you’re hungry. If you want a taste of London’s street culture, then go to the Southbank Skatepark. It’s near the Thames, so you can visit it right off the boat.
W: Good tip! (16)
M: Many of the big museums are free to visit. Personally, I love the National Portrait Gallery. (17)
W: Why
M: Each piece there carries specific historical backgrounds, character stories, and cultural meanings. It provides an important window and rich resources for people to understand British history and culture. (17)
Text 10
w: Welcome to the Nightly News at Nine on Channel 29.I'm Dana Spry, filling in for Robert Smith.The top story of the day is an unusual one for Miami. Do you remember the modern art piece that everyone has been talking about Yes, it's the banana taped to the wall at the Art Basel Gallery.Well, David, an artist from New York walked into the gallery yesterday, took the banana from the wall, and ate it. He said his performance was called “Hungry Artist". The artwork was originally sold for 120 thousand dollars. The strangest thing about this story is that no legal action will be taken against David. Another banana will simply be taped to the wall. The art gallery director said that the price of the artwork was for the idea, and the banana was meant to be replaced. It makes sense, because pretty soon that banana is going to go bad, right, folks Stay tuned for traffic, weather and politics coming at you in that order right after this commercial break.
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