内蒙古赤峰元宝山区2024-2025学年高二上学期期末学业质量检测英语试题（含答案，含听力原文无音频）
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2024-2025学年第一学期期末学业水平检测
高二英语试题
2025.01
注意事项：
1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚，并贴好条形码，请认真核准条形码的准考证号、姓名和科目。本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．每小题选出答案后，用2B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，在试卷上作答无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
1．What is the man going to do
A．Practice tennis. B．Attend a violin lesson. C．Take a dance class.
2．Where is Gill
A．In the garden. B．In the library. C．In the flower shop.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a supermarket. C．In a hotel.
4．What does the woman think causes the man’s problem
A．His low chair. B．His broken desk. C．His old mouse.
5．Why was the man unable to visit the woman
A．He got a wrong address. B．He failed to stop in Maine.
C．He didn’t know her address.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the woman looking for
A．The bus stop. B．The Bakery Shop. C．The City Bank.
7．When will the next bus leave
A．At about 7:30. B．At about 8:30. C．At about 9:30.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．When did the woman plan to take her vacation
A．This month. B．Next month. C．Two months later.
9．What does the man expect the woman to do
A．Travel with him. B．Comfort her husband. C．Postpone her trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Teacher and student. C．Roommates.
11．What does Bill say about the apartment
A．It was small. B．It was expensive. C．It was messy.
12．What does the woman suggest Bill do
A．Find more information online. B．Turn to his classmates for help.
C．Buy some furniture by himself.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man
A．A writer. B．An actor. C．A shop assistant.
14．How are the jobs organized by the man
A．By country. B．By industry. C．By salary.
15．In which aspect do food stylists help
A．Transportation. B．Production. C．Advertising.
16．Which industry is Brad Fields in
A．The food industry. B．The cleaning industry. C．The film industry.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the only requirement on the photos for this year’s competition
A．The color. B．The topic. C．The size.
18．What is the first prize
A．A camera. B．Free photography lessons.
C．A photography book.
19．What is the speaker doing now
A．Hosting a program. B．Reading a newspaper. C．Having an interview.
20．How long will the exhibition last
A．Two days. B．Five days. C．Eight days.
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
It’s now a lot easier— and cheaper — for many hard-of-hearing Americans to get help. Hearing aids can now be sold without a prescription from a specialist. Over-the-counter, or OTC, hearing aids started hitting the market in October at prices that can be thousands of dollars lower than prescription hearing aids. About 30 million people in the United States suffer from hearing loss, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But only about 20% of those who could use a hearing aid seek help. Here’s a closer look:
Who might be helped:
The FDA approved OTC hearing aids for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. That can include people who have trouble hearing phone calls or who turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain. It also can include people who have trouble understanding group conversations in noisy places. OTC hearing aids aren’t intended for people with deeper hearing loss, which may include those who have trouble hearing louder noises, like power tools and cars.
Hearing test:
Before over-the-counter, you usually needed to get your hearing tested and buy hearing aids from a specialist. That’s no longer the case. But it can be hard for people to measure their own hearing. You can still choose to see a specialist just for that test, which is often covered by insurance, and then buy the aids on your own. There also are a number of apps and questionnaires available to determine whether you need help.
Who’s selling:
Several major retailers now offer OTC hearing aids online and on store shelves. Walgreens drugstores, for example, are selling Lexie Lumen hearing aids nationwide for $799. Walmart offers OTC hearing aids ranging from about $200 to $1,000 per pair. Its health centers will provide hearing tests. The consumer electronics chain Best Buy has OTC hearing aids available online and in nearly 300 stores.
Cost:
Most OTC hearing aids will cost between $500 and $1,500 for a pair, though some may run up to $3,000.
21．Which of the following can not be helped by the hearing aids
A．Tom who is unable to hear the noise of power tools.
B．Messy who can’t make out regular phone calls clearly.
C．Jack who needs to turn up the TV volume louder than others do..
D．Poppy who can’t understand group conversations in noisy places.
22．What can we know from the text
A．OTC hearing aids are only available online.
B．The prices of OTC hearing aids vary considerably.
C．Hearing tests will be provided at every selling spot.
D．OTC hearing aids offered by Walmart are the most expensive.
23．Which section of the newspaper is this passage probably from
A．Health. B．Economy. C．Education. D．Entertainment.
B
My wife Gillian and I started convincing ourselves to buy the farm as soon as we got in the car. Over the years we have become experts in talking ourselves into things that normal people would think crazy, both of us having developed a deep knowledge of each other’s craziest buttons, and how best to push them. Gillian and I are very different in many ways, but we both have the ability to drop everything and take a chance. We also have the ability to view buying a poor farm as an opportunity.
The main block was financial. We simply couldn’t afford the $350,000 asking price. It took us a couple of days to think our way around this hindrance. We eventually came up with a strategy: we would put in a lowball（低报价） offer and we would move to the farm. That would allow us to rent out our apartment in Toronto, freeing up cash to make mortgage payments（按揭贷款） on the farm. But I didn’t think the owner would accept less than his asking price. We wrote up the offer, convinced the owner would say no.
A few days later, I was walking to the office, and had almost completely forgotten about our stupid attempt to buy a farm. My phone rang. It was Gillian. “We got it,” she said. I stopped in the middle of the street, speechless.
As I went home that night, I started to feel that moving to the farm was meant to be. I had recently found myself looking around at the people sitting silently on the subway or walking hurriedly in and out of the office and asking myself, “What’s the point ” I realized that the times I was the happiest were when I was not sitting at a desk, when I was outside the city.
It didn’t matter where I was. I loved to get dirty and do things. But I had come to suppress that side of me. Finally I changed my view and decided to leave the city and move to the farm.
24．What do Gillian and the author have in common
A．They are creative in their work. B．They make unconventional decisions.
C．They are skillful at farming. D．They have the same educational background.
25．What does the underlined word “hindrance” in paragraph 2 refer to
A．Challenge. B．Method. C．Mistake. D．Failure.
26．How did the author react to Gillian’s phone call
A．He paid no attention. B．He tried to find a way out.
C．He was shocked by the news. D．He chose to contact the owner.
27．What lesson can be learned from the story
A．He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.
B．One cannot succeed without time and practice.
C．Luck, talent and family help to achieve success.
D．Find the courage to follow your own path in life.
C
The message is drummed into us from childhood: forgive people who’ve wronged you, because it’s the right thing to do. Forgiveness is a virtue, we’ re told, the only way for us to truly move on and heal. But forgiving someone is not always what’s best for us. In fact, if someone has hurt you deeply and the relationship isn’t healthy, trying to “fix” things can do more harm than good.
Most of us would probably agree that forgiving a wrongdoer means letting go of negative feelings like anger towards them. Actually it pressures us to minimize our feelings and revise our boundaries — to say “it’s OK” when for us, it isn’t. And when someone doesn’t make us feel seen or safe, forgiving them can actually weaken our self-respect. A 2010 research paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology called this “the doormat effect”. It found that people who forgave partners that didn’t make them feel valued had less respect for themselves, along with a weakened sense of self.
If you keep on forgiving someone who’s done wrong, it can encourage that person to keep hurting you. That’s what 2011 research by psychology professor James K McNulty argues. He looked at how 72 newlywed couples expressed forgiveness towards acts of aggression（攻击性）, and whether this caused any changes in the wrongdoer’s behaviour. He found that when a partner was more likely to forgive those acts, the aggressor was more likely to keep committing them. This is because facing the consequences of their actions is what motivates people to change their ways, and being offered a clean sheet can allow them to avoid making changes. Forgiving frequent and major offenses （冒犯）, like verbal or physical abuse, can do more harm than good.
What if we didn’t see forgiveness as a quick fix, like a magic medicine, and instead, we tried to just accept what’s happened as it is. By doing this, we can concentrate on understanding what really went down and deal with it in our own way, without feeling like we owe anything to the person who hurt us. It won’t be easy, for sure, but at least it’s all about us and what we need to heal.
28．What will happen if we forgive a wrongdoer according to “the doormat effect”
A．We’ll be free from negative thoughts.
B．The relationship will be strengthened.
C．The wrongdoer will change his behavior.
D．We’ll have less self-respect and self-awareness.
29．How does the writer mainly illustrate his argument
A．By making comparisons. B．By listing examples.
C．By citing research results. D．By giving definitions.
30．What can be concluded from James K McNulty’s research
A．Forgiving a wrongdoer’s behavior stops him from hurting others.
B．Facing the consequences of aggression does more harm than good.
C．Ignoring major offenses encourages a wrongdoer’s acts of aggression.
D．Forgiving frequent aggression prevents a wrongdoer from making changes.
31．What does the writer suggest readers do
A．Forgive and forget. B．Learn to take the situation as it is.
C．Center on yourself. D．Keep on good terms with offenders.
D
What is news The Oxford English Dictionary describes it as: “The report or account of recent events.” However, a lot of reported news is bad or negative. This is both disheartening and unrealistic, creating an unbalanced representation of what’s going on in the world. Understanding why this happens, and knowing how to discover the problems it causes, helps to lessen its influence.
It’s important to remember that many news organizations aren’t just a public information service. Most need to attract readers, viewers, or listeners in a competitive market. So the stories they choose to cover are those that attract the largest audience.
So why do stories of suffering and sadness draw the biggest crowds According to a 2022 study, there are evolutionary reasons why bad news is hard to avoid. Our brains are programmed to focus on possible threats to help avoid danger. Concentrating on risks enabled early humans to survive. The difference between then and now is that the threats our ancestors dealt with were local, life-threatening and short-lived. Today’s news is seldom immediately life-threatening, but it can excite the same processes, as the mind and body prepare for action. This can lead to feelings of powerlessness and anxiety as people deal with information about dangers.
Feeling pressure to keep up to date can lead to a high intake of negative news, which would influence well-being. Recent reports showed that around 63 percent of 12 to 18-year-olds in the US say that news makes them often or sometimes feel sad or upset. Feeling upset when bad things happen is a healthy, human response. If you do feel upset by anything you’ve read, seen, or heard, remember to treat yourself with compassion（同情）. There’s no shame in taking a break. Don’t feel like you have to be aware of every story of suffering that’s happening or have to take action to make a difference.
32．What is the worry expressed in the text about news reporting
A．It meets the challenges of social media.
B．It is losing popularity among young people.
C．It often presents a negative view of the world.
D．It is under the influence of leading news organizations.
33．Why is bad news attractive according to the 2022 research
A．It excites people’s curiosity.
B．It reflects the reality of daily life.
C．It creates a natural response in our brains.
D．It is often carefully chosen through market research.
34．What is the author’s suggestion
A．Doing more reading. B．Going easy on yourself.
C．Thinking before you believe. D．Showing compassion to others.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．News Blues B．Bad News is Good News
C．News That Changes D．Then or Now: News is the Answer
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。
Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Not caring about the money, parents often want to send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the United States and Australia. 36 The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is. So parents will spend an unreasonable amount of money on education. 37
However, what most parents fail to see is that the best early education given to their children is usually very cheap. 38 Some children are very skilled in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize though, is that today’s children are badly off for self respect and self-confidence. The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take multiple choice tests and how to study well, but parents are not teaching them the most important skills that they need to be confident, happy and clever.
39 For example, teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking requires patience and time. It is an enjoyable but difficult experience. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually finish his job successfully step by step. The result, a well cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and lots of self-confidence.
Some old machines, such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your child to play with will make him curious and arouse his interest. He will spend hours looking at them, trying to repair them. 40 Such kind of activities are not only teaching a child to think, but rather to use his mind. And that is more important.
A．Parents can see that their children’s skills differ.
B．Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills.
C．The more cost in education, the better the result will be.
D．Your child might become an engineer when he grows up.
E．Thus, parents usually think computers are more convenient for kids learning.
F．For instance, even poor couples will buy a computer for their son or daughter.
G．They also want their children to take extra course activities to get a head start in life.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On a cold winter day, Dan took his dogs, Milo and Duke, out for their usual morning walk at Bark Park. But this peaceful walk was 41 by Mike, an anxious dog owner who was 42 his best friend. His small gray dog, Jackson, had gotten lost somewhere in the park and he’d already been gone for quite some time. Small dogs don’t do very well in cold weather. Knowing that there was no time to waste, Dan and his own dogs immediately started searching the park. 43 , Jackson was nowhere to be found.
Dan was about to 44 the search and was already heading back to his car. But as Dan and his dogs were crossing the bridge, Milo suddenly 45 something in the water. Thinking that his dog had seen a duck or something else, Dan tried to 46 the leash（狗链）, but Milo wouldn’t listen. Duke 47 in, and the two dogs insisted that something was going on.
Dan looked out across the bridge and saw a small and gray shape 48 in the icy river. The reality of the situation 49 and Dan immediately began running down to the water’s 50 . Without even 51 a thought for himself, the brave man jumped into the water and moved straight towards the 52 dog. Jackson was trapped in ice and 53 holding himself above water. Dan used his arms to break the ice and quickly pulled the dog into his arms. The two swam out of the water and back onto dry land, Mike was waiting for Jackson and 54 him straight to a nearby vet clinic. It’s reported that Jackson didn’t suffer any 55 from the incident and is as cheerful as ever.
41．A．ignored B．monitored C．interrupted D．occupied
42．A．missing B．pursuing C．comforting D．saving
43．A．Fortunately B．Willingly C．Undoubtedly D．Unluckily
44．A．give up on B．break away from C．take advantage of D．make up for
45．A．observed B．noticed C．rescued D．claimed
46．A．put down B．pull on C．pick up D．fold up
47．A．cheated B．crowded C．dropped D．joined
48．A．struggling B．waiting C．swimming D．surviving
49．A．responded B．settled C．clicked D．mattered
50．A．center B．edge C．surface D．bottom
51．A．sparing B．designing C．expressing D．defining
52．A．graceful B．terrified C．depressed D．embarrassed
53．A．extremely B．hardly C．creatively D．greatly
54．A．flooded B．walked C．rushed D．saw
55．A．hardship B．drought C．stress D．harm
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。
UNESCO added “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” 56 the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4,2024, making it the country with the most enlisted items. UNESCO’s recognition highlights not only its Chinese origins but also its universal 57 （value） of peace, harmony, and social inclusion.
The Spring Festival puts family at its core. During this time, millions of people travel home, creating 58 world’s largest human migration. Celebrations last for 15 days totally, 59 （end） with the Lantern Festival.
Food traditions play a crucial role in the festival. Dishes like dumplings, sticky rice cakes, fried meatballs, and braised fish carry blessings for 60 （love） ones. These traditions vary geographically 61 share the common theme of good wishes.
The festival also incorporates a range of intangible cultural heritages. For example, red decorations and fireworks were originally intended 62 （scare） away the mythical beast “nian,” 63 were believed to prey on people and livestock at the turn of the year.
Other cultural symbols and events, such as paper-cuts, dragon dances, and lantern festivals, add to the festive atmosphere. These traditions 64 （celebrate） not only in China but also in other parts of Asia and beyond, making the Spring Festival a 65 （true） global event.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报新增了“饮食健康”专栏，正在面向全校学生征稿，请你以Food and Health为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．推荐中国传统美食；2．分享健康饮食习惯。
注意：1．词数80左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
Summer vacation’ was coming. Andy and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the house was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.
Andy and Berlin each’ gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”
Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly, “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once an intelligent explorer. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs... How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!
But now Grandpa couldn’t get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Andy said. “Grandpa is a bird lover and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates birds being caged!” Andy shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Andy’s mind. “Why not make a cane（拐杖） out of a young tree!”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右：2．请按如下格式作答。
Berlin thought it was a good idea. ____________________________________________________________
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Andy and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. __________________________________________________
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2024-2025学年第一学期期末学业水平检测
高二英语试题答案及评价标准
听力：1-5BACAC 6-10CCACA 11-15CBABC 16-20BBAAC
阅读：21-23ABA 24-27BACD 28-31 DCDB 32-35CCBA
七选五：36-40GFABD
完形填空：41-45 CADAB 46-50BDACB 51-55ABBCD
语法填空：56．to 57．values 58．the 59．ending 60．loved
61．but 62．to scare 63．which 64．are celebrated 65．truly
（写作范文仅供参考）
应用文写作参考范文：
Food and Health
China has a rich variety of traditional cuisines, among which dumplings stand out. They are delicious and contain a balanced combination of ingredients like meat, vegetables, and flour, providing different options for people.
Besides dumplings, Chinese always have a balanced diet with meat, vegetables, whole grains as well as fruits. Regular meals and proper portion control are also crucial. By embracing the abundance of nutritious foods available, not only can we enjoy the deliciousness of Chinese cuisine but also strengthen our bodies in an easy way.
读后续写参考范文：
Berlin thought it was a good idea. With the tools fetched from the backyard, they returned to the forest to search for an appropriate young tree for a cane. Hardly had they selected one when they got started with their BIG PROJECT. Andy, the elder brother, took on the job of cutting it down, while Berlin, who was younger and more creative, was responsible for decoration. Hard as it might seem to them, they never thought about quitting. After what seemed a long time, an elegant and tough cane appeared. Both of them were more than satisfied with their work and couldn’t wait to rush home.
Andy and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. The instant he saw it, he knew what it was all about. Deeply touched by the grandsons’ gift, he took it with great excitement and tapped it on the ground several times. Obviously, he attempted to stand up with it. With the encouragement of the two brothers, he struggled to get up, slowly walking towards the forest. A cheerful and joyful expression, which Andy and Berlin had expected of Grandpa, flashed on his face. It was at that moment that they literally felt all the efforts to make the cane were all worth it.
听力材料
（Text 1）
M: Hey, Jane. How’s the dance class going
W: Great. I’m just on the way to tennis practice. And you
M: I’m going to my violin lesson.
（Text 2）
M: Where’s Gill I am looking for her everywhere.
W: You’ll find her in the garden.
M: Oh What’s she doing Picking flowers or reading books
W: She’s taken my camera, so I think she wants to take some photos.
（Text 3）
W: What can I do for you, sir
M: Hi! I’m staying in Room 326 and I’d like to order an extra coffee without milk.
W: OK! Your coffee will arrive in a minute, sir.
（Text 4）
M: My neck is killing me, and my arm hurts.
W: You know why Your chair is too low, and that makes your mouse seem too high on your desk.
（Text 5）
W: I heard you were up in Maine this summer. Why didn’t you stop by
M: If I had known your address, I would have visited you.
（Text 6）
W: Excuse me
M: Yes, madam. What can I do for you
W: Can you tell me where the City Bank is
M: It’s upstairs, across from the Bakery Shop.
W: Thanks. Do you know what time it opens
M: It should be open now because it’s already 9:00. It usually opens at 8:00 in the morning.
W: That’s good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city center
M: Every thirty minutes, and you’ve just missed one.
W: Oh, dear. Then I’ll have to wait for another thirty minutes.
（Text 7）
M: When are you going to take your vacation
W: I was planning to take it at the end of this month. We are planning to travel to Australia this time. Why Has something come up
M: Well, would it be too inconvenient for you to wait until next month
W: Hmm... not really. I guess I can put it off until next month, but I’ve got to talk about it with my husband.
M: Thank you very much. I really appreciate your changing your plans.
（Text 8）
W: Hi, Bill. How’s it going today
M: Hi, Mum. It is really tiring walking around and seeing places.
W: Yes, I know.
M: I saw a ground-floor apartment with four bedrooms today.
W: Four bedrooms It sounds huge.
M: Yeah, it was. But it was quite cheap. And it was a nice place. A big living room with big windows. And the furniture was modern.
W: Sounds great. Did you take it
M: Well, no. The place was shared. Three boys are looking for a fourth roommate. They seemed nice enough, but the place was a mess. It’s a shame because the place is not bad, quite close to school.
W: Don’t worry. Try to see more places tomorrow. Hopefully, one of them will be alright. Or ask your classmates for more information.
（Text 9）
W: Daniel Ash, your new book is a collection of articles about people with strange jobs.
M: Yes, I collected stories about unusual jobs from all over the world.
W: So you’re not talking about actors or shopping assistants.
M: No, all the people in the book have very strange jobs.
W: I see. It’s organized into different industries. What about in the food industry
M: Well, when a company wants to advertise food, they sometimes need a food stylist. Their job is to make food look good in advertisements.
W: I’ve never heard of that job before.
M: Well, there are only about 20 food stylists in Britain. For example, when we look at a picture of strawberries and cream, we’re really looking at strawberries and white paint.
W: Really
M: Yes, and they paint sausages with washing-up liquid, then coffee, to make them look natural.
W: Then the cleaning industry. Isn’t cleaning a normal job
M: Normally, yes. But did you know there is a man in America called Bra d Fields and...
（Text 10）
M: Once again we’ re holding our popular photography competition for children. It’s open to all children between 8 and 12 who have an interest in photography. We’re not looking for special technical skills— just the imagination to take a good picture. Last year, the topic for our competition was wildlife and we received many excellent photos. This year, we’ d like your photos to be on the subject of the sea. This is the only requirement. It doesn’t matter whether your photo is in color or black and white. The size of the photos was limited to 17cm long and 12cm wide last year, but there’s no limit on that this year. A team of professional photographers will judge the photos and they’ll choose the four that they think show the most promise. The winner will receive a camera, while the second prize will be free photography lessons. Those in third and fourth place will receive a photography book. If you’re interested, we’d like you to post your photos to us here at Star Radio, 24 Woodstock Square, London. Your photos need to reach us by the 10th of August so you have a few weeks before the closing date. The results of the competition will be announced on this program on the 15th. There will be a chance to see all the photographs into the competition at an exhibition at the museum. This will start on the 20th of August and stay open until 27th.
高二英语试题
2025.01
注意事项：
1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号在答题卡上填写清楚，并贴好条形码，请认真核准条形码的准考证号、姓名和科目。本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．每小题选出答案后，用2B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，在试卷上作答无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
1．What is the man going to do
A．Practice tennis. B．Attend a violin lesson. C．Take a dance class.
2．Where is Gill
A．In the garden. B．In the library. C．In the flower shop.
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．In a supermarket. C．In a hotel.
4．What does the woman think causes the man’s problem
A．His low chair. B．His broken desk. C．His old mouse.
5．Why was the man unable to visit the woman
A．He got a wrong address. B．He failed to stop in Maine.
C．He didn’t know her address.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the woman looking for
A．The bus stop. B．The Bakery Shop. C．The City Bank.
7．When will the next bus leave
A．At about 7:30. B．At about 8:30. C．At about 9:30.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．When did the woman plan to take her vacation
A．This month. B．Next month. C．Two months later.
9．What does the man expect the woman to do
A．Travel with him. B．Comfort her husband. C．Postpone her trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Mother and son. B．Teacher and student. C．Roommates.
11．What does Bill say about the apartment
A．It was small. B．It was expensive. C．It was messy.
12．What does the woman suggest Bill do
A．Find more information online. B．Turn to his classmates for help.
C．Buy some furniture by himself.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man
A．A writer. B．An actor. C．A shop assistant.
14．How are the jobs organized by the man
A．By country. B．By industry. C．By salary.
15．In which aspect do food stylists help
A．Transportation. B．Production. C．Advertising.
16．Which industry is Brad Fields in
A．The food industry. B．The cleaning industry. C．The film industry.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the only requirement on the photos for this year’s competition
A．The color. B．The topic. C．The size.
18．What is the first prize
A．A camera. B．Free photography lessons.
C．A photography book.
19．What is the speaker doing now
A．Hosting a program. B．Reading a newspaper. C．Having an interview.
20．How long will the exhibition last
A．Two days. B．Five days. C．Eight days.
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
It’s now a lot easier— and cheaper — for many hard-of-hearing Americans to get help. Hearing aids can now be sold without a prescription from a specialist. Over-the-counter, or OTC, hearing aids started hitting the market in October at prices that can be thousands of dollars lower than prescription hearing aids. About 30 million people in the United States suffer from hearing loss, according to the Food and Drug Administration. But only about 20% of those who could use a hearing aid seek help. Here’s a closer look:
Who might be helped:
The FDA approved OTC hearing aids for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. That can include people who have trouble hearing phone calls or who turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain. It also can include people who have trouble understanding group conversations in noisy places. OTC hearing aids aren’t intended for people with deeper hearing loss, which may include those who have trouble hearing louder noises, like power tools and cars.
Hearing test:
Before over-the-counter, you usually needed to get your hearing tested and buy hearing aids from a specialist. That’s no longer the case. But it can be hard for people to measure their own hearing. You can still choose to see a specialist just for that test, which is often covered by insurance, and then buy the aids on your own. There also are a number of apps and questionnaires available to determine whether you need help.
Who’s selling:
Several major retailers now offer OTC hearing aids online and on store shelves. Walgreens drugstores, for example, are selling Lexie Lumen hearing aids nationwide for $799. Walmart offers OTC hearing aids ranging from about $200 to $1,000 per pair. Its health centers will provide hearing tests. The consumer electronics chain Best Buy has OTC hearing aids available online and in nearly 300 stores.
Cost:
Most OTC hearing aids will cost between $500 and $1,500 for a pair, though some may run up to $3,000.
21．Which of the following can not be helped by the hearing aids
A．Tom who is unable to hear the noise of power tools.
B．Messy who can’t make out regular phone calls clearly.
C．Jack who needs to turn up the TV volume louder than others do..
D．Poppy who can’t understand group conversations in noisy places.
22．What can we know from the text
A．OTC hearing aids are only available online.
B．The prices of OTC hearing aids vary considerably.
C．Hearing tests will be provided at every selling spot.
D．OTC hearing aids offered by Walmart are the most expensive.
23．Which section of the newspaper is this passage probably from
A．Health. B．Economy. C．Education. D．Entertainment.
B
My wife Gillian and I started convincing ourselves to buy the farm as soon as we got in the car. Over the years we have become experts in talking ourselves into things that normal people would think crazy, both of us having developed a deep knowledge of each other’s craziest buttons, and how best to push them. Gillian and I are very different in many ways, but we both have the ability to drop everything and take a chance. We also have the ability to view buying a poor farm as an opportunity.
The main block was financial. We simply couldn’t afford the $350,000 asking price. It took us a couple of days to think our way around this hindrance. We eventually came up with a strategy: we would put in a lowball（低报价） offer and we would move to the farm. That would allow us to rent out our apartment in Toronto, freeing up cash to make mortgage payments（按揭贷款） on the farm. But I didn’t think the owner would accept less than his asking price. We wrote up the offer, convinced the owner would say no.
A few days later, I was walking to the office, and had almost completely forgotten about our stupid attempt to buy a farm. My phone rang. It was Gillian. “We got it,” she said. I stopped in the middle of the street, speechless.
As I went home that night, I started to feel that moving to the farm was meant to be. I had recently found myself looking around at the people sitting silently on the subway or walking hurriedly in and out of the office and asking myself, “What’s the point ” I realized that the times I was the happiest were when I was not sitting at a desk, when I was outside the city.
It didn’t matter where I was. I loved to get dirty and do things. But I had come to suppress that side of me. Finally I changed my view and decided to leave the city and move to the farm.
24．What do Gillian and the author have in common
A．They are creative in their work. B．They make unconventional decisions.
C．They are skillful at farming. D．They have the same educational background.
25．What does the underlined word “hindrance” in paragraph 2 refer to
A．Challenge. B．Method. C．Mistake. D．Failure.
26．How did the author react to Gillian’s phone call
A．He paid no attention. B．He tried to find a way out.
C．He was shocked by the news. D．He chose to contact the owner.
27．What lesson can be learned from the story
A．He who makes no mistakes makes nothing.
B．One cannot succeed without time and practice.
C．Luck, talent and family help to achieve success.
D．Find the courage to follow your own path in life.
C
The message is drummed into us from childhood: forgive people who’ve wronged you, because it’s the right thing to do. Forgiveness is a virtue, we’ re told, the only way for us to truly move on and heal. But forgiving someone is not always what’s best for us. In fact, if someone has hurt you deeply and the relationship isn’t healthy, trying to “fix” things can do more harm than good.
Most of us would probably agree that forgiving a wrongdoer means letting go of negative feelings like anger towards them. Actually it pressures us to minimize our feelings and revise our boundaries — to say “it’s OK” when for us, it isn’t. And when someone doesn’t make us feel seen or safe, forgiving them can actually weaken our self-respect. A 2010 research paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology called this “the doormat effect”. It found that people who forgave partners that didn’t make them feel valued had less respect for themselves, along with a weakened sense of self.
If you keep on forgiving someone who’s done wrong, it can encourage that person to keep hurting you. That’s what 2011 research by psychology professor James K McNulty argues. He looked at how 72 newlywed couples expressed forgiveness towards acts of aggression（攻击性）, and whether this caused any changes in the wrongdoer’s behaviour. He found that when a partner was more likely to forgive those acts, the aggressor was more likely to keep committing them. This is because facing the consequences of their actions is what motivates people to change their ways, and being offered a clean sheet can allow them to avoid making changes. Forgiving frequent and major offenses （冒犯）, like verbal or physical abuse, can do more harm than good.
What if we didn’t see forgiveness as a quick fix, like a magic medicine, and instead, we tried to just accept what’s happened as it is. By doing this, we can concentrate on understanding what really went down and deal with it in our own way, without feeling like we owe anything to the person who hurt us. It won’t be easy, for sure, but at least it’s all about us and what we need to heal.
28．What will happen if we forgive a wrongdoer according to “the doormat effect”
A．We’ll be free from negative thoughts.
B．The relationship will be strengthened.
C．The wrongdoer will change his behavior.
D．We’ll have less self-respect and self-awareness.
29．How does the writer mainly illustrate his argument
A．By making comparisons. B．By listing examples.
C．By citing research results. D．By giving definitions.
30．What can be concluded from James K McNulty’s research
A．Forgiving a wrongdoer’s behavior stops him from hurting others.
B．Facing the consequences of aggression does more harm than good.
C．Ignoring major offenses encourages a wrongdoer’s acts of aggression.
D．Forgiving frequent aggression prevents a wrongdoer from making changes.
31．What does the writer suggest readers do
A．Forgive and forget. B．Learn to take the situation as it is.
C．Center on yourself. D．Keep on good terms with offenders.
D
What is news The Oxford English Dictionary describes it as: “The report or account of recent events.” However, a lot of reported news is bad or negative. This is both disheartening and unrealistic, creating an unbalanced representation of what’s going on in the world. Understanding why this happens, and knowing how to discover the problems it causes, helps to lessen its influence.
It’s important to remember that many news organizations aren’t just a public information service. Most need to attract readers, viewers, or listeners in a competitive market. So the stories they choose to cover are those that attract the largest audience.
So why do stories of suffering and sadness draw the biggest crowds According to a 2022 study, there are evolutionary reasons why bad news is hard to avoid. Our brains are programmed to focus on possible threats to help avoid danger. Concentrating on risks enabled early humans to survive. The difference between then and now is that the threats our ancestors dealt with were local, life-threatening and short-lived. Today’s news is seldom immediately life-threatening, but it can excite the same processes, as the mind and body prepare for action. This can lead to feelings of powerlessness and anxiety as people deal with information about dangers.
Feeling pressure to keep up to date can lead to a high intake of negative news, which would influence well-being. Recent reports showed that around 63 percent of 12 to 18-year-olds in the US say that news makes them often or sometimes feel sad or upset. Feeling upset when bad things happen is a healthy, human response. If you do feel upset by anything you’ve read, seen, or heard, remember to treat yourself with compassion（同情）. There’s no shame in taking a break. Don’t feel like you have to be aware of every story of suffering that’s happening or have to take action to make a difference.
32．What is the worry expressed in the text about news reporting
A．It meets the challenges of social media.
B．It is losing popularity among young people.
C．It often presents a negative view of the world.
D．It is under the influence of leading news organizations.
33．Why is bad news attractive according to the 2022 research
A．It excites people’s curiosity.
B．It reflects the reality of daily life.
C．It creates a natural response in our brains.
D．It is often carefully chosen through market research.
34．What is the author’s suggestion
A．Doing more reading. B．Going easy on yourself.
C．Thinking before you believe. D．Showing compassion to others.
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．News Blues B．Bad News is Good News
C．News That Changes D．Then or Now: News is the Answer
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。
Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Not caring about the money, parents often want to send their children to the best schools or even abroad to England, the United States and Australia. 36 The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the better it is. So parents will spend an unreasonable amount of money on education. 37
However, what most parents fail to see is that the best early education given to their children is usually very cheap. 38 Some children are very skilled in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize though, is that today’s children are badly off for self respect and self-confidence. The problem is that parents are only educating their children on how to take multiple choice tests and how to study well, but parents are not teaching them the most important skills that they need to be confident, happy and clever.
39 For example, teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking requires patience and time. It is an enjoyable but difficult experience. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually finish his job successfully step by step. The result, a well cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and lots of self-confidence.
Some old machines, such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your child to play with will make him curious and arouse his interest. He will spend hours looking at them, trying to repair them. 40 Such kind of activities are not only teaching a child to think, but rather to use his mind. And that is more important.
A．Parents can see that their children’s skills differ.
B．Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills.
C．The more cost in education, the better the result will be.
D．Your child might become an engineer when he grows up.
E．Thus, parents usually think computers are more convenient for kids learning.
F．For instance, even poor couples will buy a computer for their son or daughter.
G．They also want their children to take extra course activities to get a head start in life.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On a cold winter day, Dan took his dogs, Milo and Duke, out for their usual morning walk at Bark Park. But this peaceful walk was 41 by Mike, an anxious dog owner who was 42 his best friend. His small gray dog, Jackson, had gotten lost somewhere in the park and he’d already been gone for quite some time. Small dogs don’t do very well in cold weather. Knowing that there was no time to waste, Dan and his own dogs immediately started searching the park. 43 , Jackson was nowhere to be found.
Dan was about to 44 the search and was already heading back to his car. But as Dan and his dogs were crossing the bridge, Milo suddenly 45 something in the water. Thinking that his dog had seen a duck or something else, Dan tried to 46 the leash（狗链）, but Milo wouldn’t listen. Duke 47 in, and the two dogs insisted that something was going on.
Dan looked out across the bridge and saw a small and gray shape 48 in the icy river. The reality of the situation 49 and Dan immediately began running down to the water’s 50 . Without even 51 a thought for himself, the brave man jumped into the water and moved straight towards the 52 dog. Jackson was trapped in ice and 53 holding himself above water. Dan used his arms to break the ice and quickly pulled the dog into his arms. The two swam out of the water and back onto dry land, Mike was waiting for Jackson and 54 him straight to a nearby vet clinic. It’s reported that Jackson didn’t suffer any 55 from the incident and is as cheerful as ever.
41．A．ignored B．monitored C．interrupted D．occupied
42．A．missing B．pursuing C．comforting D．saving
43．A．Fortunately B．Willingly C．Undoubtedly D．Unluckily
44．A．give up on B．break away from C．take advantage of D．make up for
45．A．observed B．noticed C．rescued D．claimed
46．A．put down B．pull on C．pick up D．fold up
47．A．cheated B．crowded C．dropped D．joined
48．A．struggling B．waiting C．swimming D．surviving
49．A．responded B．settled C．clicked D．mattered
50．A．center B．edge C．surface D．bottom
51．A．sparing B．designing C．expressing D．defining
52．A．graceful B．terrified C．depressed D．embarrassed
53．A．extremely B．hardly C．creatively D．greatly
54．A．flooded B．walked C．rushed D．saw
55．A．hardship B．drought C．stress D．harm
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。
UNESCO added “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” 56 the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4,2024, making it the country with the most enlisted items. UNESCO’s recognition highlights not only its Chinese origins but also its universal 57 （value） of peace, harmony, and social inclusion.
The Spring Festival puts family at its core. During this time, millions of people travel home, creating 58 world’s largest human migration. Celebrations last for 15 days totally, 59 （end） with the Lantern Festival.
Food traditions play a crucial role in the festival. Dishes like dumplings, sticky rice cakes, fried meatballs, and braised fish carry blessings for 60 （love） ones. These traditions vary geographically 61 share the common theme of good wishes.
The festival also incorporates a range of intangible cultural heritages. For example, red decorations and fireworks were originally intended 62 （scare） away the mythical beast “nian,” 63 were believed to prey on people and livestock at the turn of the year.
Other cultural symbols and events, such as paper-cuts, dragon dances, and lantern festivals, add to the festive atmosphere. These traditions 64 （celebrate） not only in China but also in other parts of Asia and beyond, making the Spring Festival a 65 （true） global event.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报新增了“饮食健康”专栏，正在面向全校学生征稿，请你以Food and Health为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．推荐中国传统美食；2．分享健康饮食习惯。
注意：1．词数80左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
Summer vacation’ was coming. Andy and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The big day came at last. After the happy family got ready, they set out for the grandparents’ eagerly. On the way, the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.
A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the house was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the driveway, at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.
Andy and Berlin each’ gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room, shouting excitedly “Grandpa, we are back!”
Seeing his grandsons, Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A helpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldn’t stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly, “I can!” Certainly, he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat together and chatted about what happened recently.
The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation, went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other, while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once an intelligent explorer. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees, birds, lizards, lots of bugs... How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!
But now Grandpa couldn’t get up. This made them worried. “We’d think out a way to cheer him up.” Andy said. “Grandpa is a bird lover and we can catch him a bird.” Berlin suggested. “But he hates birds being caged!” Andy shook his head.
Then a bright idea came to Andy’s mind. “Why not make a cane（拐杖） out of a young tree!”
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右：2．请按如下格式作答。
Berlin thought it was a good idea. ____________________________________________________________
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Andy and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. __________________________________________________
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2024-2025学年第一学期期末学业水平检测
高二英语试题答案及评价标准
听力：1-5BACAC 6-10CCACA 11-15CBABC 16-20BBAAC
阅读：21-23ABA 24-27BACD 28-31 DCDB 32-35CCBA
七选五：36-40GFABD
完形填空：41-45 CADAB 46-50BDACB 51-55ABBCD
语法填空：56．to 57．values 58．the 59．ending 60．loved
61．but 62．to scare 63．which 64．are celebrated 65．truly
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Food and Health
China has a rich variety of traditional cuisines, among which dumplings stand out. They are delicious and contain a balanced combination of ingredients like meat, vegetables, and flour, providing different options for people.
Besides dumplings, Chinese always have a balanced diet with meat, vegetables, whole grains as well as fruits. Regular meals and proper portion control are also crucial. By embracing the abundance of nutritious foods available, not only can we enjoy the deliciousness of Chinese cuisine but also strengthen our bodies in an easy way.
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Berlin thought it was a good idea. With the tools fetched from the backyard, they returned to the forest to search for an appropriate young tree for a cane. Hardly had they selected one when they got started with their BIG PROJECT. Andy, the elder brother, took on the job of cutting it down, while Berlin, who was younger and more creative, was responsible for decoration. Hard as it might seem to them, they never thought about quitting. After what seemed a long time, an elegant and tough cane appeared. Both of them were more than satisfied with their work and couldn’t wait to rush home.
Andy and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa. The instant he saw it, he knew what it was all about. Deeply touched by the grandsons’ gift, he took it with great excitement and tapped it on the ground several times. Obviously, he attempted to stand up with it. With the encouragement of the two brothers, he struggled to get up, slowly walking towards the forest. A cheerful and joyful expression, which Andy and Berlin had expected of Grandpa, flashed on his face. It was at that moment that they literally felt all the efforts to make the cane were all worth it.
听力材料
（Text 1）
M: Hey, Jane. How’s the dance class going
W: Great. I’m just on the way to tennis practice. And you
M: I’m going to my violin lesson.
（Text 2）
M: Where’s Gill I am looking for her everywhere.
W: You’ll find her in the garden.
M: Oh What’s she doing Picking flowers or reading books
W: She’s taken my camera, so I think she wants to take some photos.
（Text 3）
W: What can I do for you, sir
M: Hi! I’m staying in Room 326 and I’d like to order an extra coffee without milk.
W: OK! Your coffee will arrive in a minute, sir.
（Text 4）
M: My neck is killing me, and my arm hurts.
W: You know why Your chair is too low, and that makes your mouse seem too high on your desk.
（Text 5）
W: I heard you were up in Maine this summer. Why didn’t you stop by
M: If I had known your address, I would have visited you.
（Text 6）
W: Excuse me
M: Yes, madam. What can I do for you
W: Can you tell me where the City Bank is
M: It’s upstairs, across from the Bakery Shop.
W: Thanks. Do you know what time it opens
M: It should be open now because it’s already 9:00. It usually opens at 8:00 in the morning.
W: That’s good. And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the city center
M: Every thirty minutes, and you’ve just missed one.
W: Oh, dear. Then I’ll have to wait for another thirty minutes.
（Text 7）
M: When are you going to take your vacation
W: I was planning to take it at the end of this month. We are planning to travel to Australia this time. Why Has something come up
M: Well, would it be too inconvenient for you to wait until next month
W: Hmm... not really. I guess I can put it off until next month, but I’ve got to talk about it with my husband.
M: Thank you very much. I really appreciate your changing your plans.
（Text 8）
W: Hi, Bill. How’s it going today
M: Hi, Mum. It is really tiring walking around and seeing places.
W: Yes, I know.
M: I saw a ground-floor apartment with four bedrooms today.
W: Four bedrooms It sounds huge.
M: Yeah, it was. But it was quite cheap. And it was a nice place. A big living room with big windows. And the furniture was modern.
W: Sounds great. Did you take it
M: Well, no. The place was shared. Three boys are looking for a fourth roommate. They seemed nice enough, but the place was a mess. It’s a shame because the place is not bad, quite close to school.
W: Don’t worry. Try to see more places tomorrow. Hopefully, one of them will be alright. Or ask your classmates for more information.
（Text 9）
W: Daniel Ash, your new book is a collection of articles about people with strange jobs.
M: Yes, I collected stories about unusual jobs from all over the world.
W: So you’re not talking about actors or shopping assistants.
M: No, all the people in the book have very strange jobs.
W: I see. It’s organized into different industries. What about in the food industry
M: Well, when a company wants to advertise food, they sometimes need a food stylist. Their job is to make food look good in advertisements.
W: I’ve never heard of that job before.
M: Well, there are only about 20 food stylists in Britain. For example, when we look at a picture of strawberries and cream, we’re really looking at strawberries and white paint.
W: Really
M: Yes, and they paint sausages with washing-up liquid, then coffee, to make them look natural.
W: Then the cleaning industry. Isn’t cleaning a normal job
M: Normally, yes. But did you know there is a man in America called Bra d Fields and...
（Text 10）
M: Once again we’ re holding our popular photography competition for children. It’s open to all children between 8 and 12 who have an interest in photography. We’re not looking for special technical skills— just the imagination to take a good picture. Last year, the topic for our competition was wildlife and we received many excellent photos. This year, we’ d like your photos to be on the subject of the sea. This is the only requirement. It doesn’t matter whether your photo is in color or black and white. The size of the photos was limited to 17cm long and 12cm wide last year, but there’s no limit on that this year. A team of professional photographers will judge the photos and they’ll choose the four that they think show the most promise. The winner will receive a camera, while the second prize will be free photography lessons. Those in third and fourth place will receive a photography book. If you’re interested, we’d like you to post your photos to us here at Star Radio, 24 Woodstock Square, London. Your photos need to reach us by the 10th of August so you have a few weeks before the closing date. The results of the competition will be announced on this program on the 15th. There will be a chance to see all the photographs into the competition at an exhibition at the museum. This will start on the 20th of August and stay open until 27th.
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