三明一中2024-2025学年上学期12月月考试卷
高三英语
本试卷共12页,满分150分,考试用时120分钟。
注意事项:
一、答题前,考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上,将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
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四、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁;考试结束后,将答题卡交回。
第I卷
第一部分听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why is the man going to the doctor
A. He has a stomachache. B. He has a headache. C. He has the flu.
2. What will be served later
A. Pork. B. Soup. C. Steak.
3. What will the man do next
A. Visit a café. B. Enjoy artworks. C. Watch a sports game.
4. What is the topic of the conversation
A. Reporting a traffic accident.B. Running to keep fit.C. Trying to catch a flight.
5. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a classroom. B. In a park. C. In a library.
第二节 (共 15 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. When are the speakers going to meet next week
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
7. What do the speakers agree on doing
A. Going out for a drink.
B. Running in the park.
C. Having a meal.
听下面一段对话,回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. What is the man trying to do
A. Share an experience. B. Make an invitation. C. Promote a sport
9. Why doesn't the woman want to go to the beach
A. She has no proper shoes.
B. She has a fear of the sea.
C. She dislikes the sand.
10. Who is Andrew
A. The man's classmate. B. The speakers' friend. C. The woman's brother.
听下面一段对话,回答第11 至第13 三个小题。
11. What did the woman's son do at the weekend
A. He did sports. B. He went shopping. C. He had a birthday party
12. How many coats did the woman buy
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
13. What season is it currently
A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
听下面一段对话,回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Publisher and writer.
15. Why does Sarah think she's qualified for the role
A. She is strict. B. She loves literature. C. She has two years of experience.
16. What did Sarah dislike about her last school
A. Its discipline. B. Its students. C. Its location.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What does the speaker say about Chinese culture
A. It's complicated with a long history.
B. It's a mix of traditional and modern ideas.
C. Chinese medicine reflects China's geography.
18. How many literary classics does the speaker mention
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
19. What does the speaker think of Chinese cultural heritage
A. It's difficult to understand.
B. It needs to be reshaped.
C. It's worth passing down.
20. What will the listeners do first
A. Have a rest.
B. Have a discussion.
C. Have a taste of some food.
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
On Safari: Tanzania's Great Migration
Schedule
Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha this evening and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, observe the wildlife on the shores of Lake Manyara. Enjoy a walk around the lodge’ s grounds and gardens before hiking to a nearby coffee plantation. Meet with a conservationist to learn about his work of preventing human - lion conflict.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will meet with Massai community members. Enjoy a rare opportunity to view traditional singing and dancing. After lunch,
descend 2,000 feet to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, which shelters almost 25,000 animals.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a morning game drive before flying to the northern Serengeti. With luck, you will witness the wildebeest migration. On your last evening, gather for a candlelit farewell dinner in the bush. National Geographic Expert will join you for a discussion about the migration.
Day 5: Arusha
Fly back to Arusha. Relax for the day at the Rivertrees Country Inn before transferring to the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your flight home.
Dates & Prices
Date Double Occupancy Single Occupancy
Sep.10-14,2024 $1,2 00 per person $1,500 per person
Oct.8-12,2024 $1,300 per person $1,600 per person
What's included:
Transportation provided on trip
Accommodation as indicated in the schedule
Meals as indicated in the schedule
Daily activities as indicated in the schedule
What's not included:
●Airfare from and back home
●Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance
●Visas when applicable
21. On which days can travelers meet wild animals
A. Day l & Day 2. B. Day l & Day 3.
C. Day 2 & Day 4. D. Day 3 & Day 5.
22. How much should a couple pay if they depart on October 8
A.$2,400. B.$2,600. C.$1,600. D.$1,300.
23. What does a traveler need to pay extra charge for
A. Airfare provided on trip. B. Meals and accommodation.
C. Activities joined by experts. D. Insurance for canceling the trip.
B
“The water will turn to steam, which will power cars.”
“Yeah, that's a really cool idea.”
This conversation is part of a lesson about technologies that reduce planet-heating pollution. It was lectured, in a brand-new way, by Kirstin Milks, a science teacher at Bloomington High School.
Climate change is the story of today's young people's lives. But Milks says, “Our students need to know not just the stuff we hear about in the news, but also the actual difference we can make in our shared future.” So, she teaches in such an innovative way.
Creativity is at the core of her lesson. After students learn the basics of climate engineering, which covers a range of strategies, including reflecting sunlight back into space and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they’ re asked to“come up with interesting wild ideas” to slow global warming. In the first round of brainstorming, students imagined lots of ways to reflect light back into the atmosphere, like covering the desert in shiny glitter (发光物). Next, students are asked to consider the potential limitations and risks to their ideas. Take glitter in the desert, for example:“How are we going to make sure that the glitter doesn't get eaten by the rock pocket mouse or snakes ” Milks asks. The student suggests making the glitter large and smooth enough so it won't be eaten by animals or otherwise harm them. For their final assignment, students present their concepts, including their anticipated benefits and risks.
Ben Kravitz, an assistant professor at Indiana University, who carefully watch the whole lesson, says, “The neat thing about seeing all of these ideas come out of the classroom is it's not I can't do it. It's we can do it. Humans, when they get together, can do amazing things. And that's what gives me hope.”
24. Why does Kirstin Milks lecture in an innovative way
A. She's bettering ways to power cars.
B. She's inspiring students to address real problems.
C. She's making science classes more accessible.
D. She's helping students stay informed of climate change.
25. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A. Procedures of a lesson. B. The core value of creativity.
C. Ideas of different students. D. The key concept of solutions.
26. How is the last paragraph mainly developed
A. By defining a concept. B. By quoting an expert.
C. By making a comparison. D. By providing an example.
27. Which best describes Milks' way of teaching
A. It ignores practical application.B. It focuses on theoretical knowledge.
C. It encourages creative problem-solving.D. It highlights the risks of climate change.
C
For millions of years, bees, moths and other pollinators have used scents(香气) to locate flowers and transfer pollen(花粉) to any flowers they later visit. But something is changing today. When the scents of flowers interact with certain air pollutants(污染物) at night, key scents are destroyed. Moths and other nighttime pollinators may find it hard to recognize the flowers they were seeking, researchers show.
The Seattle team conducted field and lab tests with a plant — the pale evening primrose. Ecologist Jeremy Chan put bags over pale evening primroses to trap the flowers’ scent. Then he took the scent back to the lab, along with some moths. They released the primrose scent and moths into a wind tunnel that could mimic conditions in an outdoor field. At once, they watched the moths easily flying straight upwind and tracking the scent. But it was different when pollutants, like ozone and nitrogen dioxide, were added to the mix. Now, the moths flew in a“Z” line. They seemed to be seeking the scent — often without success.
The team then decided to test its findings in nature at night. The result was the same. When this scent was mixed with the pollutants, moths’ visits dropped. Some moths even never found a single flower during the tests. Besides, the same reactions could hurt flowers’ scents by day. But because sunlight can break down ozone, the problem is likely more serious for night pollinators.
As Earth’ s climate warms, it’ s likely that a mix of pollutants will continue to climb. Such conditions could worsen the pollution threat to flowers' scents and plant pollination. “As we know, pollination is important to food growers”, noted Joel Thornton. He’ s an atmospheric scientist in the team. He said pollution could pose a new type of threat to farming.
28. Why do moths have trouble finding out flowers today
A. Flowers' scents interrupt moth.
B. Pollutants affect flowers' scents.
C. Flowers are not available at night.
D. Flowers are changing their scents.
29. How did the researchers get the findings
A. By monitoring moths' behaviors.B. By detecting the primrose scent.
C. By analyzing the types of pollutants.D. By comparing scents with pollutants.
30. What did Joel Thornton think of the findings
A. Amusing. B. Promising. C. Satisfying. D. Worrying.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Pollinators: Lost in PollutantsB. Scents: Gone with the Wind
C. Pollinators: Master of a GardenD. Scents: Nature's Secret Language
D
Are you eyebrow blind TikTok users seem to think so— many have complained on the platform about makeup wearers’ apparent inability to spot whether they’ re blindly following makeup trends or wearing what looks good on their faces. Though“eyebrow blindness” and other types of“beauty blindness” aren't exactly considered mental health trouble, people's tendency to follow trends— even when they look silly or take risks doing so— is definitely a real phenomenon.
So, what does psychology say about trend following First, following trends isn't a sign of character weakness or mental health trouble. Instead, says psychologist Pamela B. Rutledge, it’ s perfectly normal. The reason for trend following relates to humans’ core need to belong to a social group and connect with others. Multiple psychological frameworks argue that human connections are as important as basics like access to food and shelter because humans evolved (进化) to rely on one another for survival.
But why do trends themselves have such a pull “Our brains are hardwired to notice what's unusual,” Rutledge says. Thus, we notice outliers and attention-grabbers, making trends even more appealing for those bold enough to follow them.
No one is exempt from following crazes, noticing trends, or signaling their real belonging to social groups. But one group in particular is even easier to follow trends— even risky ones: Tweens, teens, and young adults. As children start the road toward adult independence, they look for ways to express their individuality. This can produce sometimes desperate attempts to prove affiliation(隶属关系) with socially credible in-groups and can fuel desire to stand out with the help of trends.
So, next time you put on makeup— or get dressed, order a meal in public, or purchase a vehicle— consider that your decision may not be as personalized as you may think. “It's really just an inborn response, one that can be explained by our need to fit in with or stand out from the crowd.” says Rutledge.
32. According to the first paragraph, a beauty blind person might .
A. oppose makeup trends publicly
B. follow makeup trends uncritically
C. rely on social media for makeup advice
D. take risks with untested beauty products
33. What's a primary motivation of trend following
A. Financial profit. B. Social connection.
C. Artistic expression. D. Character weakness.
34. Which can best replace the underlined words“exempt from” in paragraph 4
A. Free of. B. Subject to. C. Exposed to. D. Concerned about.
35. What might Rutledge think of trend following
A. It's a personalized choice. B. It mirrors people's mental health.
C. It results from lack of self-confidence.D. It's a natural response to social signals.
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。
What Does Our Body Language Reveal
36 People tend to judge us far more on our physical appearance, including our mannerisms, than by what comes out of our mouths. To give the right impression, it's important to understand what we are conveying non-verbally and how our unconscious signals are being received by the people we interact with.
Smiling is a powerful tool in your body language collection. Perhaps you smile a lot in the hope of appearing friendly. 37 In some Asian cultures, smiling too much is seen as a signal that you' re not a serious person and may lose you some respect.
If you' re trying to hide nervousness you'd better avoid smiling too much, too. Also be aware that nervous people often hug themselves, rub their forehead, and shift their body weight from one foot to another to create a slight rocking motion. 38
If you' re trying to show that you are listening sympathetically to what someone has to say, try tipping your head slightly and nodding very slightly. This gesture implies you are listening with interest. If you' re talking to someone and a third person joins, turn your body towards them slightly to include them and make them feel valued. 39 A single nod of the head is also a strong gesture of coolness when listening to another person.
To build trust quickly Try mirroring. Adopting a similar stance (站姿) to the person you are
engaged with indicates your interest and helps develop trust. Use this with caution, though.
40 Mirroring only works when they don't realize what you' re doing.
A. Don't obviously copy your companion.
B. Our body language speaks volumes about us.
C. Control these habits to appear more composed.
D. Our body language barely overshadows our verbal communication.
E. Just be aware that it might make you seem less professional at work.
F. We tend to position our body and feet toward the person of interest to us.
G. By contrast, a failure to angle your body towards them implies“Unwelcome”.
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)
阅读下列短文,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。
Seven years after a terrible fall left me paralyzed. Here I was, with my two teammates, on the way to becoming the first all-disabled team to cross Europe's largest ice cap, the Vatnaj kull glacier(冰川), unsupported and unassisted.
A year before, when McCann first suggested making the 100-mile trip, I was excited by the41 of reaching this lost world of mountains and ice, yet 42 about whether I'd struggle. But I was eager for 43 and signed on to do the trip with MeCann and Jackson, both of whom had spinal cord(脊髓) injuries.
From our start point, we would need to 44 through storm-force winds and overcome the45 of our injuries. This was going to be the toughest challenge of my life. Roped together, we started toward the frozen horizon, 46 two sledges(雪橇) loaded with equipment behind us. Just 10 minutes into our journey, I was already beginning to feel the 47 on my shoulders and arms. The weight of our equipment was a constant 48 as it dragged stubbornly through the snow behind us. And yet, with each drive of my poles into the snow, I pushed myself further from civilization— and 49 to the man I'd once been.
After 11 tough days, and countless 50 and slips, we approached the eastern edge of theVatnaj kull glacier. We had beaten the odds, 51 our physical limitations and emerged victorious.
That moment at the 52 affected every aspect of my life and the way I 53 my disability. No longer did I consider myself 54 , because, if I could reach the summit of a remote ice cap, I could overcome the frustrations and setbacks of day-to-day life with
flexibility and 55 .
41. A. possibility B. condition C. schedule D. observation
42. A. curious B. puzzled C. enthusiastic D. anxious
43. A. recovery B. fame C. adventure D. money
44. A. battle B. live C. see D. walk
45. A. powers B. limits C. sources D. danger
46. A. pushing B. dragging C. operating D. following
47. A. strength B. responsibility C. weakness D. pressure
48. A. resistance B. protection C. inspiration D. failure
49. A. closer B. harder C. higher D. deeper
50. A. steps B. turns C. falls D. tricks
51. A. set down B. went beyond C. kept off D. moved into
52. A. edge B. base C. center D. summit
53. A. ignored B. fought C. understood D. hid
54. A. successful B. disabled C. brave D. irresponsible
55. A. curiosity B. sincerity C. willpower D. innovation
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分语言运用
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Shoes may not be the first thing one would notice of these 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors,56 an initial analysis of their footwear showed that these humble accessories might have played a vital role in the Qin army. Two Chinese researchers made 57 copy of the footwear using the shoe-making techniques and materials known to be used by the Qin people when the warriors 58(build). The study found that the replicas provided the wearers with a more comfortable, stable and efficient 59 (walk) experience.
60 (equal) fascinating are the warriors' clothes: they were candy-coloured. When the Terracotta Warriors were originally created, they were painted a bright array of reds, blues, and greens,61 are believed to have matched the colours of the clothing worn by the Qin soldiers. In many cases, the paint has not survived the centuries after the warriors 62 (burn) by fires or soaked in floods, but a few of the warriors have been unearthed 63 their original colouring still largely undamaged. A 2019 study found that the colors were mixed with various protein-based binders, such
as egg, animal glues and milk, before 64 (paint) onto the soldiers to help secure the paint.
65 (reconstruct) based on this research seem to suggest the Qin fashion — at least in the army — was to clash colours(撞色).
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,英语教材出版社正面向学生征求使用意见。请给你所用教材的主编 Professor Nunan 写一封电子邮件, 内容包括:
1.使用教材的收获;
2.改进教材的建议。
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。
Dear Professor Nunan,
Best regards,
Li Hua
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。
I was nominated(提名) for our school's debate team. I jumped at the chance. When I got home that day, I began to fill out the application form, trying hard to prove how I met all the team's criteria: strong communication skills, teamwork, and a good understanding of current events.
The next day, I handed in my application and waited with eagerness. I was on tenterhooks (如坐针毡), anticipation building up with each tick of the clock.
Two weeks went by, and I received a letter from the school about the debate team, which began with“I’ m sorry to…”. As soon as the school bus let me off that afternoon,I raced into the house. My mother was typing at the computer.
“Mom,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “I didn’ t make the debate team.”
She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, thinking I was joking, and playfully reached out to high-five me. But the tears in my eyes told a different story.
“No, really,I wasn't picked,” I told her, handing her the letter.
Her smile faded, replaced by a look of genuine concern. “Oh, sweetheart, I'm sorry,” she said, surprised. “There must be some mistake.” She called the debate team advisor, but he confirmed there were no mistakes and the decision was final. Hearing that, I broke down and burst out crying.
The rejection stung (刺痛) me, especially when I saw friends celebrating their acceptance. I felt cheated, questioning the fairness of the process. In my view, some selected didn't deserve it as much as I did. Bitterness crept (潜入) into my words as I complained.
“I’ m the best fit for the team,” I protested.
“See, Jenny, complaining won't get you on the team.” Mom gave me a serious look.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly.——
I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later.
三明一中2024-2025 学年上学期12 月月考
高三英语试题参考答
第Ⅰ卷 (选择题共 95 分)
第一部分听力 (共两节,满分30 分)
1-5:ABBCB 6-10:CABBC 11-15:ACCAB 16-20:AABCA
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)
A 篇阅读 21-23:CBD B 篇阅读 24-27:BABC
C篇阅读 28-31:BADA D 篇阅读 32-35: BBAD
第二节 (共 5 小题: 每小题2.5分, 满分 12.5分)
36--40: BECGA
第三部分语言运用 (共两节,满分25 分)
第一节 (共15 小题: 每小题 1分, 满分 15 分)
41-45:ADCAB 46-50:BDAAC 51-55:BDCBC
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)
56. but 57. a 58. were built 59. walking 60. Equally
61. which 62. had been burnt/ burned 63. with
64. being painted 65. Reconstructions
第四部分写作 (共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
66. One possible version:
Dear Professor Nunan,
Learning that you are gathering feedback on our English textbooks, I'm glad to share my thoughts.
I find the textbooks incredibly beneficial. The well-selected materials, filled with intriguing stories and fresh opinions, have aroused my interest in language learning and opened up a new world for me. My language skills have also been significantly enhanced with the help of the Workbook. However, it would be better to include more interactive activities, such as role-plays or debates, to add more fun to our learning experience.
Thank you for considering my feedback.(90 words)
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. One possible version:
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly. She shared her own stories of failure and disappointment and how she turned them into opportunities for growth. “Every rejection is a lesson,” she said. With her
guidance,I spent the next three months improving my skills. I practiced debates, read extensively to stay updated on current events, and sought feedback from teachers and peers. I even started a debate club after school to gain more experience.
I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later. When the team needed an extra member for an upcoming tournament, they considered my dedication and improvement. This time, I was ready. My performance in the tryouts was confident and well-prepared. Joining the team was a sweet victory, but the real win was in the resilience I had built and the lessons I had learned along the way. My mother's wisdom had steered me through a tough time, and I was grateful for the journey that had made me a better debater and a stronger person.
附:听力录音文本
Text 1
M: I'm going to the clinic later today. I' ve been feeling very unwell.
W: Really I had the flu last week. Is that what you have
M:I had a headache last week, but I'm suffering from severe stomach pains now.(1)
Text 2
M: Are you ready to order
W: Yes, please. Both my friend and I would like a steak and soup.
M:I'm afraid we are out of steak at the moment. Would you like pork instead
W: Well, we'd like chicken then.(2) Thank you!
Text 3
M:I planned to watch a rugby game with my friends,①but it got canceled. So, now I'm going to visit a gallery instead.(3) Would you like to come
W: I'd love to, but I'm going to get coffee with my mom.
①本句中 got canceled之间存在“失去爆破”现象: got最后一个音为爆破音/t, canceled第一个音为爆破音/k/,两者遇到一起,前面的爆破音做出发音的准备,但并不发音。
Text 4
W: Hurry! We' re going to miss our flight.
M: It's not my fault that there was so much traffic on our way to the airport. If we run, we can make it. W:OK,(4) but can you take my bags They are so heavy.
Text 5
M: I love reading here. It's so relaxing. I like being in nature, and there are so many birds around.(5)
W:I enjoy reading too. However, I prefer to read books in the classroom. It's quiet there.
Text 6
W: Hey, Jake. Do you want to meet on Thursday or Friday next week
M: I'm busy working at the office until 7:00 p. m. on Friday, but I can meet you the day after.(6)
W: Okay, great.(6) Do you want to go out for lunch
M:②I'm on~a diet at the moment. How about we go for a jog in the park instead
W: I'm not a fan of running. Can we go to the cafe for a coffee (7)
M: Yes, that would be nice.(7)
②本句中 ona 之间存在“辅音和元音的连读”现象: /a: na/。
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M: Hi, Malisa. This is Mark speaking. I'm going for a walk along the beach with my friends later in the afternoon. Do you want to come (8)
W: Thank you for asking me, but I don't like the beach at all.(9)
M: Why not (9) ③Is it because you don't want the sand to get in your shoes or something ()
W: No, I actually don't mind the sand. I'm just scared of the ocean.(9) My brother nearly drowned last year during the summer holiday.(10) It was a scary experience.
M: Oh no! That's awful and terrifying indeed. Is Andrew okay now (10)
W: Yes, he is fine. But I have been frightened of the ocean ever since.
M: I understand. I will see you on Monday at college then.
W: Bye. Have fun!
③本句是一般疑问句,读时用升调。
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M: Morning, Stacey. How was your weekend
W: Really good, thanks. I went shopping with my eldest daughter. It was a great time for us.
M: That sounds nice. I didn't know you had children.
W:I have three daughters and a son.(12) My two younger daughters hate shopping and my son was at football with my husband all weekend.(11)
M: Did you buy much
W: Yes. I bought a coat for each one of my children.(12) I also bought a ring for my sister as it's her fiftieth birthday on Wednesday. I got myself some new gloves and a warm hat as it's been snowing so much lately·(13)
M: That's a good idea. It's been so cold. I need some more warm clothes.(13) I don't hate the cold, but I miss the hot weather sometimes. I might go on holiday soon, somewhere warm.
W: Oh, that sounds wonderful! However, personally speaking, I quite like this time of year as it will be Christmas soon.(13)
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M: Hello, Sarah.(15)(16) Nice to meet you!
W: Morning. Thank you for seeing me!
M: Why do you think you are suitable for this position (15)
W: Because I love to teach and I am very passionate about literature.(15) Having taught at two other schools over the past ten years,(16)I have a lot of experience. And I received my master's degree five years ago.
M: What are some of your strengths
W: I have great communication skills. I can speak in front of large groups of people comfortably. I believe that my passion for literature would aid me in my role. And I have published my own books and poems.
M: What are some of your weaknesses
W: My main weakness may lie in discipline. I sometimes struggle with telling students off, especially if it upsets them.
M:I see, and why do you want a job here
W: Because the school's values are in line with my morals. The school's zero tolerance toward bullying(欺凌行为) is also important to me. A student mustn't use their strength or power to frighten or hurt other students.
M: What is something that you didn't like about your last job (16)
W: It was fairly close to my house. However, it was too strict.(16)I had to punish students for silly things that I didn't agree with.
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Hello, I'm Li Hua,a historian specializing in Chinese traditional culture. Today, I want to talk about the richness of Chinese culture. Chinese culture is one of the world's oldest and most complex.(17) Its history stretches back over 5000 years. It contains a lot of elements, from philosophy to cuisine, art, and literature. The philosophy of Confucius emphasizes moral values and respect for elders. These ideas have shaped Chinese society for centuries. Another significant aspect is traditional Chinese medicine, which is still widely respected worldwide. And Chinese food varies greatly from region to region. That is a reflection of the country's vast geography and history. Additionally, Chinese literature has contributed much to world literature. There are classics like Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber.(18) The traditional festivals, like the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, are celebrated with great enthusiasm. They show the importance of family in Chinese culture. As we move into the future, it's crucial to preserve and promote China's rich cultural heritage.(19) Thank you for joining me today in the exploration of Chinese culture. Let's continue this meaningful topie and further our understanding after a short break.(20) And we will have a deep discussion later.