成实外教育集团高 2022级高三 12月联考
英 语
本试卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟
第一部分 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。
1. What time is it now
A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00.
2. What does the woman think of the weather
A. It’s nice. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold.
3. What will the man do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office.
4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course
A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.
5. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6~7小题
6. How long did Michael stay in China
A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.
7. Where did Michael go last year
A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.
听第7段材料，回答8~9小题
8. What food does Sally like
A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.
9. What are the speakers going to do
A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.
听第8段材料,回答10 ~12小题
10. Where are the speakers
A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.
11. When is the report due
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.
12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report
A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.
听第9段材料,回答13 ~16小题
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner.
C. Husband and wife.
14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer
A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture.
C. One near a market.
15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment
A. $350. B. $400. C. $415.
16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see
A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.
听第10段材料,回答17~20小题
17. What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain
A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.
18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk
A. Most British people drink tea that way.
B. Tea tastes much better with milk.
C. Tea with milk is healthy.
19. Who suggests a price for each tea
A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain.
C. The London Tea Trade Centre.
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
Santa Claus is coming to town, but where And when This year’s list of Santa Claus photo locations finds a very large number of wonderful opportunities to visit the big guy.
Christmasville Santa Claus Photos, Emeryville
Christmasville is offering a truly immersive adventure. During your one-on-one time, you will join Santa in his living room where he checks his list and asks you what you want for Christmas. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the magic of the holiday season to life for all ages. Leah Marie Studio will capture the whole story as you and your family star in your own scene of the childhood magic of Santa.
Book now for available sessions on weekends from Nov 2—Dec 22.
Santa at the Zoo, Oakland
Fridays to Sundays in November and nightly in December. Santa Claus will be setting up his workshop in the ride area of the Oakland Zoo from 6 to 9 pm (the line closes at 8:45 pm). Seeing Santa is free with paid admission to the zoo. Bring your own camera.
Santa at Broadway, Walnut Creek
From Nov14 to Christmas Eve, 2024, Santa Claus is offering photos near SoulCycle. Reservations are suggested. There will be pet nights in December, too. Photo packages offered by professional photographers run from $40 to $50.
Lots more places to see Santa Claus in the East Bay
Here is a list of the next 20 Santa Claus sightings. Clicking the red title will take you right to our calendar entry with lots more info.
21. What can you do at Christmasville Santa Claus Photos
A. Create a story with Santa.
B. Enjoy a private fun time with Santa.
C. Join Santa in performing magic tricks.
D. Watch Santa prepare gifts in his workshop.
22. What do Santa at the Zoo and Santa at the Broadway have in common
A. Both are free to attend with no additional cost.
B. Both require reservations to visit Santa.
C. Both are open on Christmas Eve.
D. Both allow pets to visit Santa.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a travel guidebook about holiday destinations.
B. In a magazine about Christmas traditions.
C. In a brochure for photography studios.
D. On a website listing holiday events.
B
After we lost Indigo, I got a call from the Bed ‘n’ Biscuit. One of their customers was dying, and her dog, Chloe, needed a home. Given our recent loss, they asked, might our family be interested in adopting her
They had to be kidding. After Indigo, we would never get another dog. Ever.
It had just been a few years earlier, it seemed, that Indigo—a black Lab—had first burst through our door. Her shiny black fur caught the light, and her energy never seemed to run out. However, she had a nose for trouble. On one occasion, I came home to find that she’d eaten a five-pound bag of flour.
She was covered in white powder, and flour paw prints were everywhere. I asked the dog what on earth had happened, and Indy just looked at me with a glance that said I couldn’t imagine what you were referring to.
Time raced by. Our children grew up and went off to college. The mirror, which had reflected a young mom when Indigo first arrived, now showed a woman in late middle age. I had eye surgery. I began to lose my hearing. We all turned gray: me, my husband, the dog.
In August 2017, I took Indigo for one last walk. She was slow and unsteady on her paws. She looked up at me mournfully. You did say you’d take care of me when the time came, she said. You promised, Jenny. She died that month, a tennis ball by her side.
I told the Bed ‘n’ Biscuit we were sorry, but we wouldn’t be adopting any more dogs. Then one morning, as I was passing the Bed ‘n’ Biscuit in my car, I pulled over. I could at least lay eyes upon this Chloe. What harm could it do
But she had such a soft face.
When Chloe entered our house, she was cautious, uncertain. She spent hours that first day going to every corner, sniffing things out. Finally she sat down by the fireplace, where Indigo used to belong, and gave me a look. If you wanted, she said, I would stay with you.
24. Why did the Bed ‘n’ Biscuit contact the writer
A. They wanted to sell a dog.
B. They were sharing sad news.
C. They were anxious about Indigo’s conditions.
D. They were looking for a new home for a dog.
25. Which words best describe Indigo
A. Loyal but violent. B. Playful and naughty.
C. Curious and cautious. D. Uncertain but well-behaved.
26. What does the underlined sentence imply
A. Visiting Chloe was a harmless curiosity.
B. Visiting Chloe could definitely change her decision.
C. The writer was making her regular visit to the Bed ‘n’ Biscuit.
D. The writer was worrying about the request of the Bed ‘n’ Biscuit.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. Life with a Naughty Dog
B. The Pain of Losing Indigo
C. Saying Goodbye to Indigo
D. The Importance of Pets in Our Lives
C
When you think of a typical American, who do you picture A pretty blond white American like Taylor Swift or a handsome black American like basketball star Michael Jordan In fact, there was a time when the average American looked like neither of these people.
Back in the year 1500, the average American was a brown-skinned hunter-gatherer who probably rode a horse and wore clothing made from animal skins. Today, the ancestors of these people are broadly referred to as “Native Americans”, “American Indians” or simply “Indians”.
When the European settlement of North America began, there was intense conflict between settlers from overseas and these native people. In 1830, former US president Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act. This act required all Indians to migrate to west of the Mississippi River to allow for the expansion of the US. American Indians were treated as a military “enemy” until 1924, when the few Indians still alive at that point were granted US citizenship. That was the first time that the US government formally recognized the rights of Indians.
While the story of the American Indians has been a sad one, their legacy is still felt every day in the US. Many US geographical names come from Indian languages, such as Ohio, Topeka, Kansas and the Potomac River. At the same time, there are many successful academics and other important US leaders who are descended (是…的后裔) from Indians. And nowadays, more and more history classes in US public schools are educating students about how Indians suffered during the settlement of the US.
Although what happened cannot be undone, we can learn at least one thing from the sad history of the Indians: If we want a better future, we must look carefully and honestly at the past.
28. Why does the writer mention Taylor Swift and Michael Jordan
A. To challenge readers’ ideas of a typical American.
B. To support the writer’s point on American identity.
C. To provide typical examples of native Americans.
D. To compare their appearances with typical Americans.
29. How were the American Indians treated in the middle of the 19th century
A. They were granted US citizenship.
B. They were regarded as a military “enemy”.
C. They were required to live along the Mississippi River.
D. They were asked to leave the country by the US government.
30. Which of the following aspects shows the American Indian legacy today？
A. Origins of names of some places.
B. Popularity of the Indian language.
C. Success of the Academic and other important US leaders.
D. More and more history classes in American public schools.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward the history of American Indians
A. It should be ignored to move on. B. It holds little interest for him.
C. It’s hurtful to be reminded of it. D. It’s valuable to reflect on it.
D
Culture, by which scientists mean that animals learn from each other to overcome problems, seems to be increasingly common across the animal kingdom. Alice Bridges, a behavioral ecologist at Anglia Ruskin University in England, wondered whether insects like bumblebees might have a capacity for it, too.
To study culture in bumblebees in the lab, she built a puzzle box out of Petri dishes (培养皿) with a reward of super sweet sugar water at the bottom of it. Bridges cut a small hole in the lid to create a spinning top that can be turned by pushing the red dot clockwise or the blue dot counter-clockwise. Then, she trained some bees to push the red dot to get the sugar water and others to push the blue dot. Next, Bridges put these trained bees into different colonies (群体) along with the puzzle boxes.
It wasn’t all fun and games, however, and the experiment ultimately played itself out. In colonies where the tutor bee had originally learned to push the red dot, the other bees in the colony usually pushed the red dot. In colonies where the tutor bee was trained to push the blue dot, their fellow bees tended to do the same. In the control colonies where there were no tutors, the bees sometimes learned how to open the boxes, but never as efficiently or reliably.
The conclusion is that bumblebees can pass on certain behaviors. However, because bumblebee colonies collapse before winter, there’s little chance a tradition could get passed down from generation to generation. So, Bridges is planning future work on insects whose colonies last for years, like stingless bees.
That truth, summarizes Whiten, a cognitive zoologist at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, is that all we have discovered about animal culture means that human culture, once thought unique, did not emerge ‘out of the blue’ but has obviously built on deep evolutionary foundations.”
32. How was Alice Bridges’ study conducted
A. By analyzing the data.
B. By observing the tutor bees.
C. By studying the previous experiment.
D. By comparing the results in different groups.
33. What does the phrase “play itself out” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Come to an end. B. Cause confusion.
C. Reach a conclusion. D. Become entertaining.
34. Why is Alice Bridges turning to insects like stingless bees for future work
A. Because they may pass down traditions across generations.
B. Because they may have more complex cultural behaviors.
C. Because they may be easier to observe in the lab.
D. Because they may learn more efficiently.
35. What can we infer from the passage
A. Alice Bridges discovered a new species of bees.
B. Animals’ learning behaviors suggest a form of culture.
C. Bumblebees have the ability to solve complex puzzles.
D. Culture on evolutionary foundations is unique to human.
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。
After a long, busy year, many of us feel the itch to travel again. Are you planning to pack the car 36
Sculpted by wind and water over thousands of years, the remote canyons (峡谷) and plateaus of southeastern Utah were among the last parts of the American West to be seen by travelers from the East. In those days, the towering cliffs and winding valleys made a terrible barrier to exploration. 37 Today, that rough landscape is home to some of the most popular national parks in the country.
38 They boast dramatic desert landscapes with tall arches (拱门), deep canyons, and reach-for-the-sky rocks. You’ll need several days to take in all the natural wonders starting with hanging gardens at Zion National Park. The views here may make you feel as if you’re flying, especially at Angels Landing, which sticks out 1,488 feet above the river.
Next up, how about a trip to the red planet The red sandstone of Capitol Reef National Park so resembles the look of the red planet that a Mars Desert Research Station is located here. 39 Arches National Park, an “outer space wonderland” with more than 2,000 giant sandstone rocks, is the largest collection of natural arches on our planet. Bonus for the Star Wars fans: If you discover a new colorful arch, you get to name it.
Finally, drive on to the needle rocks and remote canyons carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers at neighboring Canyonlands National Park. The vast wilderness area offers crowd-free experiences in its remote reaches. 40
A. What a difference a century or two can make!
B. However, these national parks were once hard to explore.
C. Afterwards, drive 130 miles north for another otherworldly sight.
D. Far from the bustling noise, you will just feel a sense of peace and quiet.
E. Let these breathtaking drives inspire your plans—and your travel dreams.
F. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s because Utahns are trying to keep it to themselves.
G. These national parks, together called the Mighty Five, showcase Utah’s unique wilderness.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
One morning outside the baseball stadium in New York, a taxi parked near the entrance. Johannes Peter, a (an) 41 pitcher (棒球投手), climbed in. “To the train station, please,” he told the driver. “You’re Johannes Peter,” the taxi driver said excitedly, “You got some good stuff.”
After the previous night’s disastrous performance, this 42 the pitcher. “I think there are things you should think about 43 ,” the driver continued, “I don’t know; I’m not a 44 . Maybe something like going over your head in your windup (摆臂动作).”
Wait, what This guy was offering 45 Earlier in his career, he might have 46 , or been angry. But today, he just 47 . He couldn’t afford to dismiss anything. His career was on the line.
During the game the next day, rather than keep his hands tight to his chest at the beginning of his delivery, Johannes raised them briefly over his head, as the taxi driver had 48 . Johannes included the new 49 into his next start. It was the turning point in his career. Five years later, he signed the first contract extension of his Major League Baseball career—at age 34.
The funny thing about advice: We often take it from the 50 people. That is, we always tend to 51 the advice of experts. “Expert advisers often make surprisingly inaccurate predictions about the future, yet people 52 their suggestions nevertheless,” concluded Stanford psychologists in a study published last year. The more 53 people become, the fewer advisers they 54 . So it requires a massive increase of modesty to do what Johannes Peter did: hear what the taxi driver was offering him and accept it as a 55 .
41. A. struggling B. ambitious C. excellent D. awkward
42. A. amused B. concerned C. disturbed D. surprised
43. A. quitting B. trying C. making D. avoiding
44. A. driver B. loser C. player D. director
45. A. courses B. advice C. service D. chances
46. A. laughed it off B. passed it on C. acted it out D. taken it in
47. A. guessed B. listened C. interrupted D. explained
48. A. resisted B. announced C. suggested D. set
49. A. move B. effect C. role D. aim
50. A. humble B. popular C. attractive D. wrong
51. A. overvalue B. ignore C. assess D. gather
52. A. provide B. abandon C. follow D. improve
53. A. negative B. careful C. successful D. thoughtful
54. A. tolerate B. help C. know D. trust
55. A. test B. message C. symbol D. gift
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。
The Forbidden City, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture and culture, 56 (house) amazing Chinese cultural and historical relics. However, over time, these relics have suffered from wear and tear. 57 (address) this issue, the restoration of these precious relics has become a crucial task.
The restoration process comes alive in the documentary Masters in the Forbidden City, which has remained an online hit 58 its release in 2016. Focusing on 59 the restorers do during the restoration process, the documentary has received general 60 (recognize) as it gives viewers a rare opportunity to gain insights into the craftsmanship. The restorers are committed to preserving the original essence of the relics while 61 (fix) any damage they may have suffered.
The restoration of cultural relics is 62 ongoing and never-ending task. Many young people look up to the skills shown in Masters in the Forbidden City, 63 few would ever think of trying the job for themselves. Tian Chenxin, a 16-year-old student from Chengdu, is one of the few. As a volunteer at the Chengdu Museum, she spent 64 (hour) learning from the experts. She dreams of one day 65 (huge) contributing to the preservation of China’s cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报社正在举办以“My Ideal School Club”为主题的征文活动，请你用英语写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1.社团简介；
2.社团活动内容。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.题目已为你写好, 不计入总词数。
My Ideal School Club
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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 used to believe that homeless people could only receive but not give. However, a chance encounter with a girl at a soup kitchen (救济站) one evening completely changed my perspective.
That evening, I was volunteering with my school at Andre House, a soup kitchen we visit about twice a month to help prepare meals for those in need. I particularly enjoy being involved in food preparation and serving on the line because it allows us to build connections with those we are serving.
While the people we encounter at the soup kitchen come from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, the shared expression of gratitude, often in the form of “Thank you for your service”, makes the experience a lot more meaningful.
On this particular night, there was an unusually high number of people at Andre House. We were kept busy working, concerned that there might not be enough food for so many people. Fortunately, when everyone had been served, there was still one portion (份) of food left. Just then, at that late hour, a girl appeared in the soup kitchen and asked for food.
“You’re lucky. You’re the last person who can get food here this evening,” I said. “Thank you,” the shy girl whispered as I handed her the food. I noticed that she was around my age and couldn’t help but wonder what kind of trouble she had gone through to end up here. Seeing her made me realize how fortunate I was to have a roof over my head, a meal to eat every day and a comfortable bed to sleep in after a long day.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Unfortunately, at that moment, an old woman hurried in. __________________________________________
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“Wait a minute, Granny!” the girl I had just served said as she ran out with her food. ____________________
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成实外教育集团高2022级高三12月联考试卷
英语答案
第一部分 听力 （满分30分）
1-5ACABC 6-10 BABCB 11-15 ABCAB 16-20CBAAC
第二部分 阅读理解（满分50分）
第一节 （满分37.5分）
A:21-23 BCDB 24-27 DBACC 28-31 ABADD 32-35 DCAB
第二节 （满分12.5分）
36-40: EAGCD
第三部分 语言知识应用 （满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （满分15分）
41-45 ADBCB46-50ABCAD51-55 ACCDD
第二节 （满分15分）
56. houses 57. To address 58. since 59. what 60. recognition
61. fixing 62. an63. but 64. hours 65. hugely
第四部分 写作 （满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
内容要点内容认定：
1.社团简介 (可以涉及但不限于社团名称；社团目的，社团活动时间地点等)
2.社团活动(可介绍一项社团活动及其具体内容，或简介2项及以上的活动及其主要内容)
Sample:
My Ideal School Club
My ideal school club is undoubtedly a photography club, which allows us to capture and preserve beautiful moments, boosting our creativity and appreciation of art.
The club should occasionally invite professional photographers to give lectures to provide tips on how to take beautiful pictures. Besides, weekly meetings and monthly photo-taking trips are necessary for members to share their passion and improve their skills. What’s more, every year, photo competitions or exhibitions should also be held to arouse members’ interest.
I believe this club will enrich our school life and enhance our artistic skills through these activities.
第二节：（满分25分）
读后续写
①由第一段首句内容中的关键词“Unfortunately”和“hurried in”可知,第一段可描写老妇人的外貌、神态以及她对于获取食物的急切心情，同时也可以描述主人公(即“我”)和在场其他人的反应，比如惊讶、为难等情绪。此外，还可以描写这一突发情况给原本已经平静下来的场面带来的紧张和不确定性。
②由第二段首句内容中的关键词“wait”和“ran out with her food”可知,第二段可描写女孩的言行举止,比如她如何呼唤老妇人、如何捧着食物跑向老妇人等，以展现她的善良和无私。同时，也可以描写老妇人的反应，比如感动、惊讶等，以及在场其他人的赞叹和感慨，从而进一步强调女孩行为的高尚和感人之处。
Sample:
Unfortunately, at that moment, an old woman hurried in. She looked exhausted and hungry, her eyes scanning the room hopefully for any sign of food. “Is there any food left I haven’t eaten all day,” she pleaded. I felt a sense of guilt as I had to tell her that the food was just given out. The old woman’s face fell, and she turned to leave, her shoulders slumped in disappointment. The girl, who had just received her meal, noticed the old woman’s problem immediately.
“Wait a minute, Granny!” the girl I had just served said as she ran out with her food. I watched in astonishment as she approached the old woman, holding out her untouched portion with a smile. “You can have this. I can manage without it tonight.” The old woman’s eyes lit up with gratitude as she accepted the food, whispering words of thanks. The girl smiled shyly. Her words struck me, forever changing my perspective. Despite their circumstances, homeless people can also contribute positively to society and offer what they can to others.
听力原文
第一节
Dialog 1
W: What time is your train leaving
M: It leaves at 10. I’ve got 50 minutes left.
W: You’d better hurry, or you won’t be able to catch it.
Dialog 2
M: Nice weather we’re having! Don’t you think
W: No, it is too cold.
M: I think it is just right.
W: I’d prefer a few degrees warmer.
Dialog 3
M: Now, let’s stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or I’ll be late for a meeting.
W: OK. Bye!
Dialog 4
M: This course is really difficult.
W: I don’t think it’s all that bad. And we’ll benefit a lot from it.
M: So you’re taking it, too.
W: That’s true.
Dialog 5
W: Could you turn that off I can’t hear myself think!
M: What
W: The radio.
M: Oh, sorry.
第二节
Dialog 6
W: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday
M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China and 5 days in India.
W: You do travel a lot, don’t you Last year, you went to Norway, right
M: Well, I’ve been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.
Dialog 7
M: Sally, do you like seafood
W: Yes, of course.
M: Is there anything you especially like
W: Well, I really don’t know. I can never remember the name.
M: Ok. Is there any food you don’t eat
W: Well, I don’t eat chicken, and I don’t like eggs, either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetable.
M: Then, let’s look at the menu, and see what they’ve got for us.
Dialog 8
M: You look pale, Stephanie! What’s wrong
W: I don’t feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven’t got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.
M: Why don’t you go to see a doctor
W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins means it for the board meeting next Monday.
M: Well, it’s Wednesday today. Why don’t you talk to Ms. Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning
W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, Gorge.
M: If you need any help for the report, just let me know.
Dialog 9
W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear
M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here is one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but. it sounds nice, near Lake Street.
W: Yeah, let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here is one on Market Street. It’s a real bargain. Only 350 dollars. But it doesn’t have any furniture.
M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.
W: Oh, here is another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting. It’s on South Street. That’s a nice area!
M: Yes, it’s quiet. Did you say two bedrooms
W: Yes, at 415 dollars.
M: Why don’t we go and have a look
W: OK, I’ll give them a call.
Monolog 10
Look at this picture. It’s the London Tea Trade center. As you can see, it is on the North Bank of the River Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday life of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman and child over ten years of age, has on average over four cups a day, or someone thousand five hundred cups annually. About 30 percent of the world’s export of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world.
Now in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Centre before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea-tasters before they are sold at each week’s tea sale. It’s amazing to see them at work! Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on a long table. The tasters generally taste tea with milk, since that is how the majority of British people d. rink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea.
