黑龙江省哈尔滨2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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2024-2025学年度高二上学期期末考试
英语试题
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 exercise will the man do today
A. Swimming. B. Yoga. C. Weightlifting.
2. What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first
A. To help the homeless. B. To do a college project. C. To get work experience.
3. Where are the speakers now
A. At an art museum. B. At the man’s home. C. At a furniture store.
4. What does the woman’s cat do when it sees mice
A. It acts friendly towards them.
B. It tries to catch them.
C. It stays still.
5. What is the woman teaching the man
A. How to use the printer.
B. How to write the report.
C. How to change the password.
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 was the truck carrying
A. Beer. B. Animals. C. Glass boxes.
7. What do we know about the truck driver
A. He got hurt. B. He ran away. C. He felt upset.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Help her shop online. B. Teach her to make coffee. C. Buy her a cup of coffee.
9. How much does the Italian coffee maker cost
A. $1000. B. $1500. C. $2000.
10. How does the woman probably feel about the silver coffee maker
A. It’s not beautiful.
B. It’s too expensive.
C. It’s not advanced enough.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Football player and fan. B. Reporter and coach. C. Teammates.
12. Where did the man get to know the news
A. From social media. B. From TV. C. From radio.
13. What is the real reason for Ryan to leave the club
A. He didn’t perform well during the season.
B. He wants to join Mr. White’s team.
C. He is unsatisfied with his pay.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the main idea of the conversation
A. Preparing an art competition.
B. Applying to an art school.
C. Arranging an art show.
15. What is Dylan’s style of painting probably
A. Pencil paintings. B. Oil paintings. C. Watercolor paintings.
16. How many photos should Dylan send
A. 5. B. 10. C. 15.
17. What is the woman in a hurry to do
A. Send an email. B. Visit her friend. C. Attend a meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speech for
A. The managers. B. The employees. C. The customers.
19. Why is the speaker giving the speech
A. To introduce himself.
B. To set a regular meeting.
C. To sell new computers.
20. What will the speaker do during next week
A. Give computer lessons.
B. Join a new company.
C. Collect great ideas.
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
China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest(CASTIC)is one of the biggest national science competitions in China. Over the span of thirty years,CASTIC has been one of the most famous and biggest science contests for young scientists in the global world,too.It is held in different cities every year,aimed at developing adolescents' innovative capacity and ability to apply their science knowledge in creating inventions.
Annually about hundreds of national and international participants would attend CASTIC with their own scientific projects in 13 science categories.Foreign representatives from 20 countries would share innovative ideas and creations with the world.
Qualifications and Limitations
● It is open to all international science-loving students studying in grades 7-12(aged between 13 and 20). All participating students must attend CASTIC with an adult supervisor(a teacher,a parent,or a guardian).
●The same project can not be submitted in continuous years without significant progress or changes. A valid application must be submitted using the CASTIC application system by the deadline as per requirement.
All students and supervisors have to communicate in English to present their projects during the judging session of CASTIC.
Each student may present only one project.A maximum of three students may present a group project.
There is no limit to how many projects may be submitted from the same school or organization. But the team members from one school/organization can not exceed 6 at most (1-2 supervisors and 4-5 students).
All projects from the same school/organization should be submitted under one application login in order to control communication and projects more efficiently.
21.What do we know about CASTIC
A.It develops within a few years. B.It gains its reputation over time.
C.It takes place in a certain area. D.It focuses on adults' creativity.
22.What should the participants do to show their projects
A.Attend the judging session in Chinese. B.Present projects as many as possible.
C.Use English to describe their projects. D.Hand in a copy of a previous project.
23.What is the main purpose of the text
A.To cultivate innovative talents.
B.To promote science education.
C.To better the organization of young scientists.
D.To outline the rules for participating in CASTIC.
B
When colds and flu hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to push through and treat their symptoms. Although these medicines are easily accessible and widely used, it might come as a surprise to many people to learn that they are not risk-free. A study estimated that every year, 26,735 people went to the emergency room for disadvantageous events related to OTC cold and cough medicines.
When two or more drugs are used together, their interactions can sometimes produce unexpected harmful effects. Physicians are typically knowledgeable about potential drug interactions, so it is very important for patients to ask their healthcare providers which OTC medicines are safe for them to use.
It is important to read the package ingredients of OTC medicines closely to avoid duplication of doses (剂量重复). Cold medicines are typically made up of multiple ingredients. A person who takes a single-ingredient medicine paired with one of these multi-ingredient medicines can receive an unsafe dose of that ingredient.
While everyone could potentially experience disadvantageous effects from cold and flu medicines, some groups — including older adults, children and pregnant women — may be at greater risk. Older people who are using prescribed drugs to treat multiple health conditions may have a higher risk of drug interactions because of the higher number of medicines being used at the same time to treat different conditions. The aging body is not as expert at absorbing, distributing and clearing medicines as younger bodies are. This can put older adults at higher risk for an overdose and drug-to-drug interactions with some medicines.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend giving cold medicines to children under age 4. Because of a variety of factors, young children have a higher risk of an accidental overdose and adverse events that could lead to death.
24. What does the author advise patients to do in Paragraph 2
A. To ask for suggestions from doctors. B. To buy medicines from hospitals.
C. To read the package ingredients of drugs. D. To take drugs as early as possible.
25. What’s the purpose of mentioning cold medicines in Paragraph 3
A. To provide a medical choice for people who catch a cold.
B. To show cold medicines are more likely to cause bad effects.
C. To explain OTC medicines often have more than one ingredient.
D. To stress the importance of learning about medicines’ ingredients.
26. What can we infer about older people in Paragraph 4
A. They can’t cope with aging positively. B. Their body can’t handle medicines easily.
C. They are more easily affected by diseases. D. Their desire for health makes them unwise.
27. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Say No to OTC Drugs B. Tips on Taking OTC Drugs
C. OTC Medicines May Not Be Safe D. How to Deal with an OTC Drug Overdose
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
28. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
29. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
30. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
D
The shiny leaves and branching roots of mangroves (红树林) in Australia are eye-catching, and now a study provides us with new findings about the trees. Long-term tidal cycles, in large part, set in motion the expansion and contraction of mangrove forests by the moon drive, researchers report in Science Advances. This discovery is key to predicting when mangroves are most likely to grow fast.
Mangroves are coastal trees, which are good at absorbing carbon and could help fight climate change. But in some places, the forests face plenty of menaces, including coastal development, pollution and land clearing for agriculture. Neil Saintilan, an environmental scientist in Sydney, worked out how the size and thickness of mangrove forests across Australia changed over time.
Saintilan noticed a curious pattern. Mangrove forests tended to expand and contract in a certain manner. “I saw this 33-year regular change,” Saintilan said.
That regularity got the researchers thinking about the moon. Over the course of 33 years the plane (平面) of the moon’s orbit around Earth slowly tilts (倾斜). When the moon’s orbit is the least tilted relative to the equator, semi-diurnal tides (半日潮)—which consist of two high and low tides each day—tend to have a larger range. Saintilan found that mangrove forests experiencing semi-diurnal tides tended to be larger and thicker when higher tides were expected based on the moon’s orbit, which could deliver much more water and necessary nutrients to mangroves.
It is important to recognize this effect on mangrove populations. Such knowledge could inform efforts to protect and restore the forests, thus promoting the growth of these trees. That might look like added limitations on human activity nearby that could harm the forests. But people should be more reactive.
32. Which of the following can be indicated from the new study about Australian mangroves
A. They can predict the motion of the moon.
B. Their favorable growth time is predictable.
C. Their functions are beyond normal imagination.
D. They do well in transforming carbon into oxygen.
33. What does the underlined word “menaces” probably mean in Paragraph 2
A. Doubts. B. Threats C. Opportunities. D. Solutions.
34. How does the moon affect mangroves’ growth in Australia
A. By decreasing the appearance of low tides.
B. By tilting frequently to offer more tides for the Earth.
C. By driving tides to provide beneficial elements for growth.
D. By generating semi-diurnal tides to reduce mangroves’ soil loss.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage
A. Knowledge of Protecting and Storing Mangroves.
B. Research about Expansion and Contraction of Forests.
C. Discovery on the Causes of High and Low Tides.
D. New Findings about Moon Drive and Mangroves.
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。
Traveling is becoming more and more popular every year. It can be passion to so many people. One of the reasons behind this is the advanced transportation system that humans have achieved up to now. 36 There are even personalities who have traveled the entire world.
Everyone has their own reason for traveling. Some people travel for a break in life. At times, our daily life gets very dull. 37 We get bored of doing the same things in the same way again and again every day. We need a breathing space, longing for new adventures in life. Traveling opens new doors of amusement in life.
Traveling helps in improving social and communication skills. 38 Traveling involves getting connected with random strangers. It can be a true exercise to the people dealing with social anxiety. We even end up learning new languages for traveling.
39 Traveling forces us to take a break from our normal life and explore. It makes us appreciate beauties in the world. It fills us with positive energy. People suffering from spiritual illness from stress often choose the path of exploring and traveling to cure themselves. It creates unforgettable and endless fond memories, which comfort them and help ease their stress.
Traveling gets us real life education. People say that if you cannot read books, then start traveling for knowledge. What we learn from traveling different places cannot be taught in any school, college or university. We learn about different cultures, different societies, different types of people, different languages. At least, if we are not able to travel abroad, we can travel our country. 40
A. Traveling offers an escape from reality.
B. This enables us to know it in a better way.
C. We cannot travel without interacting with anyone.
D. Traveling contributes to maintaining peace of mind.
E. It becomes a cycle of having meals, sleeping and working.
F. One can easily travel from one place to another in less time.
G. People of different countries have different ideas of traveling.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was having a hard time trying to find work. The economy in our area was in pretty __41__ shape. And I was __42__ for what to do next when I answered the online __43__.
NEEDED: someone to cut and split (劈) wood.
I drove to the address and there on the front field was a huge __44__ Elm tree blown by strong winds. An old lady was sitting __45__ at the door. We __46__ on $150 to do the job.
The old Elm was tougher than I had __47__. My chainsaw (电锯) cut it fine, but when I tried to split it, my chainsaw was __48__. So I had to borrow a wood splitter from her neighbour.
I managed to finish the task at dusk. As she looked at the huge pile of wood on the lawn, an __49__ expression worked its way across her face. She invited me in for __50__. With tears building up in her eyes, she __51__ me a sandwich and said, “I am sorry... the $150 I promised to pay you is going __52__. I had it in my purse but nowhere to be found. That is what __53__ money I have saved for half a year.”
Seeing her home was not __54__, I realized she was having a hardship worse than I. I comforted her and then __55__ what firewood would fit into her wood storage room.
On the way home I thought to myself… “It Is What It Is”.
41. A. rough B. unique C. different D. active
42. A. at a time B. at a loss C. in a way D. in the mood
43. A. course B. platform C. advertisement D. activity
44. A. growing B. upstanding C. rotten D. fallen
45. A. helplessly B. happily C. thoughtfully D. leisurely
46. A. insisted B. agreed C. looked D. depended
47. A. expected B. mentioned C. remembered D. experienced
48. A. unusual B. sharp C. useless D. faultless
49. A. astonished B. annoyed C. abstract D. anxious
50. A. breath B. dinner C. shift D. money
51. A. served B. returned C. owed D. bought
52. A. fast B. short C. missing D. shopping
53. A. extra B. remaining C. much D. little
54. A. attractive B. old-fashioned C. good D. secure
55. A. piled B. changed C. backed D. broke
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 “relaxing and inspiration” area set up in a library at Guangdong University of Finance & Economics has unexpectedly become ____56____ hit online.
According to the library staff, the university ___57___(set) up the “relaxing and inspiration” area for many years, which is named to reflect its purpose and has become popular among students. Currently, the library is ___58___(continuous) planning and improving the area to make it more comfortable for students.
The library director, Wang Zhongzheng, explains that the main purpose of setting up this special zone is to provide students with a place ___59___(relax), rest and inspire creativity after studying. Nowadays, the library has six “relaxing and inspiration” areas next to the study and reading area, ___60___ students can rest, have a snack, and enjoy the beautiful city landscape.
The area is equipped ___61___ outdoor tables, chairs, greenery, and other facilities. The library is also planning to upgrade the zone by incorporating ___62___(element) of tradition and modernity to meet the needs of young students.
Wang Zhongzheng believes that the popularity of the “relaxing and inspiration” area demonstrates a positive and simple way for young people to cope with stress, which is worthy of ___63___(recognize) and encouragement. He also recommends that such an area ___64___(establish) in more schools and workplaces to satisfy the people who seek a peaceful and ____65____(inspire) environment.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你最近收到了美国朋友Eric的来信，下学期他打算来中国做交换生。但是，由于文化差异，他担心无法与中国同学友好相处，希望你能给他一些建议。请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信。
内容包括：
1. 表达理解；
2. 提出建议（至少两条）。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
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。
There were three children in my family. Kind Larry was the oldest, followed by smart Emily and I. One year, our family moved into a bigger house and we each had our own room. Both Larry and Emily chose to live upstairs while I preferred living in the basement. Emily laughed at me because I picked a room with poor natural light. However, I never cared about it. I had a secret kept only between my brother Larry and me-I wanted to be the neighbor of our large refrigerator where something delicious was always stuffed including the whole family’s favorite-ice cream.
During the week, we drank only milk at our meals and never ate dessert. But Sunday was different- Mom would make her famous roast meat dinner and Dad would make an exception to the dessert rule. One Sunday, my father sat happily at the head of the table and said, “Great meal! I think we should finish it with something special, “He told my brother, “Larry, go downstairs and get Breyers!”
Breyers is a brand of ice cream, the family’s favorite. When it went on sale, my mother would buy some, about a gallon of it, storing it in the refrigerator in the basement for such a special occasion.
But when the moment really came, I spoiled it. For a few nights, I couldn’t resist the temptation and ate a half box of ice cream at the rate of a small spoonful per night. So when Larry was about to run downstairs, I hurriedly pulled his hand under the table. Larry turned to look at me and felt surprised, but he immediately understood what had happened.
Emily was impatient at the table, looking at her empty dinner plate and urging Larry to be quick. Larry didn’t move, and instead, he said to Dad, “Why don’t we enjoy it on Children’s Day ” Dad smiled, “We can eat again on that day. Come on, Larry! Go and get it!” I knew Larry didn’t look like himself today. He was an ice cream lover like everyone else present, but it was unbelievable that he should refuse to eat it today. I felt very sorry for making my brother Larry so embarrassed.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: With one more look at me, Larry had to walk slowly down to the basement.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: To my great shock, just when I hesitated to admit it, Larry said,“Yes. I ate it.”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、听力：1-5 ACBCA 6-10 ACABB 11-15 CABCB 16-20 ACBAC
二、阅读：21-23 BCD 24-27 ADBC 28-31 CBAD 32-35 BBCD 36-40 FECDB
三、完形：41-45 ABCDA 46-50 BACDB 51-55 ACDCA
四、语法填空：
56. a 57. has set 58. continuously 59. to relax
60. where 61. with 62. elements 63. recognition/being recognized
64. should be established/be established 65. inspiring
五、写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Eric,
I’m glad to hear from you. It’s normal for you to worry about the cultural differences and how to get along with your Chinese classmates. Here are some suggestions for you.
Firstly, take the initiative to communicate with your classmates. Chinese people are friendly and they are willing to make friends with foreigners. Secondly, learn some basic Chinese words and phrases. This will help you communicate with your classmates better. Lastly, try to understand and respect the Chinese culture, which will help you to blend in with the Chinese society.
Looking forward to your coming to China.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节
With one more look at me, Larry had to walk slowly down to the basement. I felt extremely guilty for eating the ice cream. I wanted to confess, but I was too scared to speak up. As Larry returned with an empty container, everyone looked confused. Dad asked, “Where’s the ice cream ” Larry replied, “It looks like someone has eaten it all.” I lowered my head, hoping no one would notice my embarrassment.
To my great shock, just when I hesitated to admit it, Larry said, “Yes. I ate it.” My eyes widened in disbelief. Larry continued, “I was feeling hungry late at night and couldn’t resist the temptation. I’m sorry.” I was puzzled why Larry would take the blame for me. Later, when we were alone, Larry explained that he didn’t want me to feel guilty and wanted to teach me a lesson about honesty. I thanked him and promised to never do something like that again. From that day on, I became more truthful and responsible.
听力录音原文
Text 1
M: Are you doing weight training today, Jenny
W: No, not today. After my warming up, I’ll take the yoga class. Would you like to join us It’s relaxing.
M: No, I have booked the swimming class for today. (1) Anyway, thanks for asking.
Text 2 W: So, it says here that you did some volunteer work to raise money for a homeless charity during the summer.
M: That’s right. I originally took the job because I needed some work experience for college, (2) but helping other people really made me realize how lucky I am.
Text 3
W: Wow, this place looks great!
M: Thanks! All I’ve really done is throw out some furniture, but it has really made a difference, hasn’t it
W: Definitely! And you finally have space to show your artworks at home. (3)
Text 4
M: Although my cat is friendly, whenever she sees a mouse, she goes for it immediately.
W: My cat is lazy usually. When she sees a mouse, she sits still and her eyes go wide. I think she is a little bit scared! (4)
Text 5
M: Hey, Gina. Can you show me how to use this new printer
W: Sure. (5) So when you print a report, you’ll be given a password. You need to type that in, press “accept”, and then press the green button to print.
Text 6
W: Did you see that car accident on the main road this morning
M: I heard that the road was closed for three hours while the police and medical services dealt with it. What happened
W: A truck turned over and all its stuff went all over the road. (6) That’s why I was late for work.
M: What was it carrying (6) Animals
W: Boxes of beer! (6) Bottles and the broken glass were all over the place!
M: Did anyone get hurt
W: No. But the driver looked very upset and ran around trying to collect bottles that hadn’t broken! (7)
Text 7
M: Beautiful coffee, Grandma. I love it. Can you teach me how to make it
W: No problem! And I’m thinking of buying an electronic coffee maker online. (8) (9) Can you help me with that (8)
M: Sure, Grandma. Let’s see what we have got on the computer. Wow, this Italian one looks so nice and advanced. (9)
W: Yeah, it is. How much is it
M: How much do you plan to spend on it (9)
W: Well, $1000. (9)
M: OK, if you’d like to add another $500. (9)
W: Oh, no! Let’s just pass it. Look at that silver one. (10) It has many functions.
M: But it costs $2000. Let’s look at something cheaper. (10)
W: Couldn’t agree more! (10)
Text 8 (第11题为推断题)
M: Have you seen our football team’s social media page today (12)
W: No, what’s happened
M: Our best player, Ryan, announced to leave our club!
W: Really Why didn’t I hear about it on today’s TV or radio
M: Well, they always can’t report as fast as social media.
W: He has scored 36 goals for us in this season. Why did he leave
M: Probably for a higher pay. An excellent player like Ryan is worth a lot of money.
W: But I guess it’s probably because of our old coach, Mr. White. You know they’re very close. When he left our club, Ryan was so sad. And Mr. White just started a new club. (13)
M: You mean, Ryan is going to join his team (13)
W: Well, probably, I just took a guess. (13)
M: Oh, check the social media page right now! It’s updated. You guessed right. (13)
Text 9 (第14题为总结题)
M: Hi Gillian. Does your friend Janet still run an art museum
W: Yes. In fact, she now owns two. The original one is in the west end, and she now has a second one in the south side. Why do you ask
M: My brother, Dylan, (15) (16) has recently graduated from art school. He was top of his class, and he spent all summer creating new works of art. Also, he won many prizes in all kinds of art competitions.
W: So he is looking to show them M: Yes. What does she usually show
W: Janet mostly focuses on oil paintings. (15) She hardly takes pencil paintings and watercolor paintings.
M: She’ll probably like my brother’s work then. (15)
W: Cool, then he can send Janet some photos of his paintings, (16) and see if Janet can arrange a show of them in her museums.
M: Sure. He has about 20 pieces in total.
W: Here’s her email address. Ask him to send five of his most satisfied works. (16)
M: Great. I’ll get Dylan to send them today.
W: Excellent. I need to run. I have a meeting in 15 minutes. (17)
M: OK, bye. W: Bye.
Text 10 (第18题为推断题)
Hello, everyone. I am your new manager. I am happy to join this company and to meet all of you. I want to give a short speech to introduce myself to you. (19) I hope to know each one of you very well. I am from Washington D.C., and I have worked at technology companies for my whole career. I love working with computers, and I am good at it. I believe that I can help you a lot. But I know you will teach me things, too! I want us to have regular meetings every month where we can talk about our ideas for the company and for our customers. But still, it’s up to you guys. My goal is to make our company a place where we can discuss everything about our work. In the following week, please feel free to come to me and talk about your new ideas or any change you want us to make. I believe only our staff feel better at work, can our new computers become better. (20) I believe we will work very well together in the future. Thank you for listening and have a great day!
英语试题
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 exercise will the man do today
A. Swimming. B. Yoga. C. Weightlifting.
2. What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first
A. To help the homeless. B. To do a college project. C. To get work experience.
3. Where are the speakers now
A. At an art museum. B. At the man’s home. C. At a furniture store.
4. What does the woman’s cat do when it sees mice
A. It acts friendly towards them.
B. It tries to catch them.
C. It stays still.
5. What is the woman teaching the man
A. How to use the printer.
B. How to write the report.
C. How to change the password.
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 was the truck carrying
A. Beer. B. Animals. C. Glass boxes.
7. What do we know about the truck driver
A. He got hurt. B. He ran away. C. He felt upset.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Help her shop online. B. Teach her to make coffee. C. Buy her a cup of coffee.
9. How much does the Italian coffee maker cost
A. $1000. B. $1500. C. $2000.
10. How does the woman probably feel about the silver coffee maker
A. It’s not beautiful.
B. It’s too expensive.
C. It’s not advanced enough.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Football player and fan. B. Reporter and coach. C. Teammates.
12. Where did the man get to know the news
A. From social media. B. From TV. C. From radio.
13. What is the real reason for Ryan to leave the club
A. He didn’t perform well during the season.
B. He wants to join Mr. White’s team.
C. He is unsatisfied with his pay.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the main idea of the conversation
A. Preparing an art competition.
B. Applying to an art school.
C. Arranging an art show.
15. What is Dylan’s style of painting probably
A. Pencil paintings. B. Oil paintings. C. Watercolor paintings.
16. How many photos should Dylan send
A. 5. B. 10. C. 15.
17. What is the woman in a hurry to do
A. Send an email. B. Visit her friend. C. Attend a meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the speech for
A. The managers. B. The employees. C. The customers.
19. Why is the speaker giving the speech
A. To introduce himself.
B. To set a regular meeting.
C. To sell new computers.
20. What will the speaker do during next week
A. Give computer lessons.
B. Join a new company.
C. Collect great ideas.
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
China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest(CASTIC)is one of the biggest national science competitions in China. Over the span of thirty years,CASTIC has been one of the most famous and biggest science contests for young scientists in the global world,too.It is held in different cities every year,aimed at developing adolescents' innovative capacity and ability to apply their science knowledge in creating inventions.
Annually about hundreds of national and international participants would attend CASTIC with their own scientific projects in 13 science categories.Foreign representatives from 20 countries would share innovative ideas and creations with the world.
Qualifications and Limitations
● It is open to all international science-loving students studying in grades 7-12(aged between 13 and 20). All participating students must attend CASTIC with an adult supervisor(a teacher,a parent,or a guardian).
●The same project can not be submitted in continuous years without significant progress or changes. A valid application must be submitted using the CASTIC application system by the deadline as per requirement.
All students and supervisors have to communicate in English to present their projects during the judging session of CASTIC.
Each student may present only one project.A maximum of three students may present a group project.
There is no limit to how many projects may be submitted from the same school or organization. But the team members from one school/organization can not exceed 6 at most (1-2 supervisors and 4-5 students).
All projects from the same school/organization should be submitted under one application login in order to control communication and projects more efficiently.
21.What do we know about CASTIC
A.It develops within a few years. B.It gains its reputation over time.
C.It takes place in a certain area. D.It focuses on adults' creativity.
22.What should the participants do to show their projects
A.Attend the judging session in Chinese. B.Present projects as many as possible.
C.Use English to describe their projects. D.Hand in a copy of a previous project.
23.What is the main purpose of the text
A.To cultivate innovative talents.
B.To promote science education.
C.To better the organization of young scientists.
D.To outline the rules for participating in CASTIC.
B
When colds and flu hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to push through and treat their symptoms. Although these medicines are easily accessible and widely used, it might come as a surprise to many people to learn that they are not risk-free. A study estimated that every year, 26,735 people went to the emergency room for disadvantageous events related to OTC cold and cough medicines.
When two or more drugs are used together, their interactions can sometimes produce unexpected harmful effects. Physicians are typically knowledgeable about potential drug interactions, so it is very important for patients to ask their healthcare providers which OTC medicines are safe for them to use.
It is important to read the package ingredients of OTC medicines closely to avoid duplication of doses (剂量重复). Cold medicines are typically made up of multiple ingredients. A person who takes a single-ingredient medicine paired with one of these multi-ingredient medicines can receive an unsafe dose of that ingredient.
While everyone could potentially experience disadvantageous effects from cold and flu medicines, some groups — including older adults, children and pregnant women — may be at greater risk. Older people who are using prescribed drugs to treat multiple health conditions may have a higher risk of drug interactions because of the higher number of medicines being used at the same time to treat different conditions. The aging body is not as expert at absorbing, distributing and clearing medicines as younger bodies are. This can put older adults at higher risk for an overdose and drug-to-drug interactions with some medicines.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention do not recommend giving cold medicines to children under age 4. Because of a variety of factors, young children have a higher risk of an accidental overdose and adverse events that could lead to death.
24. What does the author advise patients to do in Paragraph 2
A. To ask for suggestions from doctors. B. To buy medicines from hospitals.
C. To read the package ingredients of drugs. D. To take drugs as early as possible.
25. What’s the purpose of mentioning cold medicines in Paragraph 3
A. To provide a medical choice for people who catch a cold.
B. To show cold medicines are more likely to cause bad effects.
C. To explain OTC medicines often have more than one ingredient.
D. To stress the importance of learning about medicines’ ingredients.
26. What can we infer about older people in Paragraph 4
A. They can’t cope with aging positively. B. Their body can’t handle medicines easily.
C. They are more easily affected by diseases. D. Their desire for health makes them unwise.
27. What’s the best title for the passage
A. Say No to OTC Drugs B. Tips on Taking OTC Drugs
C. OTC Medicines May Not Be Safe D. How to Deal with an OTC Drug Overdose
C
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to operate at human levels have greatly expanded in popularity over the past year. These include OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s AI-powered search engine Bing. Such tools, also known as chatbots or generative AI, are computer-powered systems. They are designed to interact smoothly with humans and perform high-level writing and creative work.
In recent months, these tools have demonstrated an ability to produce high-quality work. This has led some technology experts to warn that generative AI systems could end up replacing workers in many industries.
This year, researchers at Harvard Business School and other organizations carried out an experiment. It aimed to test how well AI tools could help workers perform their usual duties or tasks. It involved more than 700 business advisors, called consultants, from Massachusetts-based Boston Consulting Group.
Harvard Business School recently published the results from the experiment in a working paper. The main findings suggest that AI tools like ChatGPT can greatly improve worker performance. For example, researchers found that, on average, workers who used OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT 4 tool completed 12 percent more tasks than non-ChatGPT users. Tasks carried out with help from the AI technology were completed 25 percent faster. And the team found the quality of work performed by consultants using ChatGPT 4 increased by about 40 percent.
However, the paper also noted areas where the performance of consultants using ChatGPT 4 dropped. The researchers said this was especially true with tasks the AI tool was not good at completing. “Of tasks the AI was good at, the experiment showed it significantly improved human performance,” the paper said. “But for tasks ChatGPT 4 was not right for, humans relied too much on the AI and were more likely to make mistakes.”
The team suggests one of the biggest barriers to companies effectively using AI is not knowing which tasks can be completed best with the technology. Finding this out will require businesses to carry out thoughtful research and training efforts in order to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
28. What is a purpose of designing AI tools according to the text
A. To perform low-level writing. B. To replace technology experts.
C. To finish high-quality work. D. To improve interpersonal communication.
29. Why does the author mention ChatGPT 4 in paragraph 4
A. To explain the disadvantages of AI tools.
B. To show how well AI tools could help workers.
C. To forecast changes in the future working environment.
D. To compare the work performance between humans and AI tools.
30. What can be learned from the last paragraph
A. Companies need to balance the work of AI and humans.
B. It is useless to train so many workers to learn to use AI.
C. It is easy to find the right mix of AI and human-level work.
D. Research on using AI effectively has been made by businesses.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. ChatGPT Can See, Hear and Speak Now
B. Ways to Improve Your Performance at Work
C. The Fast Development of Artificial Intelligence
D. AI Tools Help but also Harm Worker Performance
D
The shiny leaves and branching roots of mangroves (红树林) in Australia are eye-catching, and now a study provides us with new findings about the trees. Long-term tidal cycles, in large part, set in motion the expansion and contraction of mangrove forests by the moon drive, researchers report in Science Advances. This discovery is key to predicting when mangroves are most likely to grow fast.
Mangroves are coastal trees, which are good at absorbing carbon and could help fight climate change. But in some places, the forests face plenty of menaces, including coastal development, pollution and land clearing for agriculture. Neil Saintilan, an environmental scientist in Sydney, worked out how the size and thickness of mangrove forests across Australia changed over time.
Saintilan noticed a curious pattern. Mangrove forests tended to expand and contract in a certain manner. “I saw this 33-year regular change,” Saintilan said.
That regularity got the researchers thinking about the moon. Over the course of 33 years the plane (平面) of the moon’s orbit around Earth slowly tilts (倾斜). When the moon’s orbit is the least tilted relative to the equator, semi-diurnal tides (半日潮)—which consist of two high and low tides each day—tend to have a larger range. Saintilan found that mangrove forests experiencing semi-diurnal tides tended to be larger and thicker when higher tides were expected based on the moon’s orbit, which could deliver much more water and necessary nutrients to mangroves.
It is important to recognize this effect on mangrove populations. Such knowledge could inform efforts to protect and restore the forests, thus promoting the growth of these trees. That might look like added limitations on human activity nearby that could harm the forests. But people should be more reactive.
32. Which of the following can be indicated from the new study about Australian mangroves
A. They can predict the motion of the moon.
B. Their favorable growth time is predictable.
C. Their functions are beyond normal imagination.
D. They do well in transforming carbon into oxygen.
33. What does the underlined word “menaces” probably mean in Paragraph 2
A. Doubts. B. Threats C. Opportunities. D. Solutions.
34. How does the moon affect mangroves’ growth in Australia
A. By decreasing the appearance of low tides.
B. By tilting frequently to offer more tides for the Earth.
C. By driving tides to provide beneficial elements for growth.
D. By generating semi-diurnal tides to reduce mangroves’ soil loss.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage
A. Knowledge of Protecting and Storing Mangroves.
B. Research about Expansion and Contraction of Forests.
C. Discovery on the Causes of High and Low Tides.
D. New Findings about Moon Drive and Mangroves.
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。
Traveling is becoming more and more popular every year. It can be passion to so many people. One of the reasons behind this is the advanced transportation system that humans have achieved up to now. 36 There are even personalities who have traveled the entire world.
Everyone has their own reason for traveling. Some people travel for a break in life. At times, our daily life gets very dull. 37 We get bored of doing the same things in the same way again and again every day. We need a breathing space, longing for new adventures in life. Traveling opens new doors of amusement in life.
Traveling helps in improving social and communication skills. 38 Traveling involves getting connected with random strangers. It can be a true exercise to the people dealing with social anxiety. We even end up learning new languages for traveling.
39 Traveling forces us to take a break from our normal life and explore. It makes us appreciate beauties in the world. It fills us with positive energy. People suffering from spiritual illness from stress often choose the path of exploring and traveling to cure themselves. It creates unforgettable and endless fond memories, which comfort them and help ease their stress.
Traveling gets us real life education. People say that if you cannot read books, then start traveling for knowledge. What we learn from traveling different places cannot be taught in any school, college or university. We learn about different cultures, different societies, different types of people, different languages. At least, if we are not able to travel abroad, we can travel our country. 40
A. Traveling offers an escape from reality.
B. This enables us to know it in a better way.
C. We cannot travel without interacting with anyone.
D. Traveling contributes to maintaining peace of mind.
E. It becomes a cycle of having meals, sleeping and working.
F. One can easily travel from one place to another in less time.
G. People of different countries have different ideas of traveling.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was having a hard time trying to find work. The economy in our area was in pretty __41__ shape. And I was __42__ for what to do next when I answered the online __43__.
NEEDED: someone to cut and split (劈) wood.
I drove to the address and there on the front field was a huge __44__ Elm tree blown by strong winds. An old lady was sitting __45__ at the door. We __46__ on $150 to do the job.
The old Elm was tougher than I had __47__. My chainsaw (电锯) cut it fine, but when I tried to split it, my chainsaw was __48__. So I had to borrow a wood splitter from her neighbour.
I managed to finish the task at dusk. As she looked at the huge pile of wood on the lawn, an __49__ expression worked its way across her face. She invited me in for __50__. With tears building up in her eyes, she __51__ me a sandwich and said, “I am sorry... the $150 I promised to pay you is going __52__. I had it in my purse but nowhere to be found. That is what __53__ money I have saved for half a year.”
Seeing her home was not __54__, I realized she was having a hardship worse than I. I comforted her and then __55__ what firewood would fit into her wood storage room.
On the way home I thought to myself… “It Is What It Is”.
41. A. rough B. unique C. different D. active
42. A. at a time B. at a loss C. in a way D. in the mood
43. A. course B. platform C. advertisement D. activity
44. A. growing B. upstanding C. rotten D. fallen
45. A. helplessly B. happily C. thoughtfully D. leisurely
46. A. insisted B. agreed C. looked D. depended
47. A. expected B. mentioned C. remembered D. experienced
48. A. unusual B. sharp C. useless D. faultless
49. A. astonished B. annoyed C. abstract D. anxious
50. A. breath B. dinner C. shift D. money
51. A. served B. returned C. owed D. bought
52. A. fast B. short C. missing D. shopping
53. A. extra B. remaining C. much D. little
54. A. attractive B. old-fashioned C. good D. secure
55. A. piled B. changed C. backed D. broke
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 “relaxing and inspiration” area set up in a library at Guangdong University of Finance & Economics has unexpectedly become ____56____ hit online.
According to the library staff, the university ___57___(set) up the “relaxing and inspiration” area for many years, which is named to reflect its purpose and has become popular among students. Currently, the library is ___58___(continuous) planning and improving the area to make it more comfortable for students.
The library director, Wang Zhongzheng, explains that the main purpose of setting up this special zone is to provide students with a place ___59___(relax), rest and inspire creativity after studying. Nowadays, the library has six “relaxing and inspiration” areas next to the study and reading area, ___60___ students can rest, have a snack, and enjoy the beautiful city landscape.
The area is equipped ___61___ outdoor tables, chairs, greenery, and other facilities. The library is also planning to upgrade the zone by incorporating ___62___(element) of tradition and modernity to meet the needs of young students.
Wang Zhongzheng believes that the popularity of the “relaxing and inspiration” area demonstrates a positive and simple way for young people to cope with stress, which is worthy of ___63___(recognize) and encouragement. He also recommends that such an area ___64___(establish) in more schools and workplaces to satisfy the people who seek a peaceful and ____65____(inspire) environment.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你最近收到了美国朋友Eric的来信，下学期他打算来中国做交换生。但是，由于文化差异，他担心无法与中国同学友好相处，希望你能给他一些建议。请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信。
内容包括：
1. 表达理解；
2. 提出建议（至少两条）。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours truly,
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。
There were three children in my family. Kind Larry was the oldest, followed by smart Emily and I. One year, our family moved into a bigger house and we each had our own room. Both Larry and Emily chose to live upstairs while I preferred living in the basement. Emily laughed at me because I picked a room with poor natural light. However, I never cared about it. I had a secret kept only between my brother Larry and me-I wanted to be the neighbor of our large refrigerator where something delicious was always stuffed including the whole family’s favorite-ice cream.
During the week, we drank only milk at our meals and never ate dessert. But Sunday was different- Mom would make her famous roast meat dinner and Dad would make an exception to the dessert rule. One Sunday, my father sat happily at the head of the table and said, “Great meal! I think we should finish it with something special, “He told my brother, “Larry, go downstairs and get Breyers!”
Breyers is a brand of ice cream, the family’s favorite. When it went on sale, my mother would buy some, about a gallon of it, storing it in the refrigerator in the basement for such a special occasion.
But when the moment really came, I spoiled it. For a few nights, I couldn’t resist the temptation and ate a half box of ice cream at the rate of a small spoonful per night. So when Larry was about to run downstairs, I hurriedly pulled his hand under the table. Larry turned to look at me and felt surprised, but he immediately understood what had happened.
Emily was impatient at the table, looking at her empty dinner plate and urging Larry to be quick. Larry didn’t move, and instead, he said to Dad, “Why don’t we enjoy it on Children’s Day ” Dad smiled, “We can eat again on that day. Come on, Larry! Go and get it!” I knew Larry didn’t look like himself today. He was an ice cream lover like everyone else present, but it was unbelievable that he should refuse to eat it today. I felt very sorry for making my brother Larry so embarrassed.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: With one more look at me, Larry had to walk slowly down to the basement.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph 2: To my great shock, just when I hesitated to admit it, Larry said,“Yes. I ate it.”
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、听力：1-5 ACBCA 6-10 ACABB 11-15 CABCB 16-20 ACBAC
二、阅读：21-23 BCD 24-27 ADBC 28-31 CBAD 32-35 BBCD 36-40 FECDB
三、完形：41-45 ABCDA 46-50 BACDB 51-55 ACDCA
四、语法填空：
56. a 57. has set 58. continuously 59. to relax
60. where 61. with 62. elements 63. recognition/being recognized
64. should be established/be established 65. inspiring
五、写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Eric,
I’m glad to hear from you. It’s normal for you to worry about the cultural differences and how to get along with your Chinese classmates. Here are some suggestions for you.
Firstly, take the initiative to communicate with your classmates. Chinese people are friendly and they are willing to make friends with foreigners. Secondly, learn some basic Chinese words and phrases. This will help you communicate with your classmates better. Lastly, try to understand and respect the Chinese culture, which will help you to blend in with the Chinese society.
Looking forward to your coming to China.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节
With one more look at me, Larry had to walk slowly down to the basement. I felt extremely guilty for eating the ice cream. I wanted to confess, but I was too scared to speak up. As Larry returned with an empty container, everyone looked confused. Dad asked, “Where’s the ice cream ” Larry replied, “It looks like someone has eaten it all.” I lowered my head, hoping no one would notice my embarrassment.
To my great shock, just when I hesitated to admit it, Larry said, “Yes. I ate it.” My eyes widened in disbelief. Larry continued, “I was feeling hungry late at night and couldn’t resist the temptation. I’m sorry.” I was puzzled why Larry would take the blame for me. Later, when we were alone, Larry explained that he didn’t want me to feel guilty and wanted to teach me a lesson about honesty. I thanked him and promised to never do something like that again. From that day on, I became more truthful and responsible.
听力录音原文
Text 1
M: Are you doing weight training today, Jenny
W: No, not today. After my warming up, I’ll take the yoga class. Would you like to join us It’s relaxing.
M: No, I have booked the swimming class for today. (1) Anyway, thanks for asking.
Text 2 W: So, it says here that you did some volunteer work to raise money for a homeless charity during the summer.
M: That’s right. I originally took the job because I needed some work experience for college, (2) but helping other people really made me realize how lucky I am.
Text 3
W: Wow, this place looks great!
M: Thanks! All I’ve really done is throw out some furniture, but it has really made a difference, hasn’t it
W: Definitely! And you finally have space to show your artworks at home. (3)
Text 4
M: Although my cat is friendly, whenever she sees a mouse, she goes for it immediately.
W: My cat is lazy usually. When she sees a mouse, she sits still and her eyes go wide. I think she is a little bit scared! (4)
Text 5
M: Hey, Gina. Can you show me how to use this new printer
W: Sure. (5) So when you print a report, you’ll be given a password. You need to type that in, press “accept”, and then press the green button to print.
Text 6
W: Did you see that car accident on the main road this morning
M: I heard that the road was closed for three hours while the police and medical services dealt with it. What happened
W: A truck turned over and all its stuff went all over the road. (6) That’s why I was late for work.
M: What was it carrying (6) Animals
W: Boxes of beer! (6) Bottles and the broken glass were all over the place!
M: Did anyone get hurt
W: No. But the driver looked very upset and ran around trying to collect bottles that hadn’t broken! (7)
Text 7
M: Beautiful coffee, Grandma. I love it. Can you teach me how to make it
W: No problem! And I’m thinking of buying an electronic coffee maker online. (8) (9) Can you help me with that (8)
M: Sure, Grandma. Let’s see what we have got on the computer. Wow, this Italian one looks so nice and advanced. (9)
W: Yeah, it is. How much is it
M: How much do you plan to spend on it (9)
W: Well, $1000. (9)
M: OK, if you’d like to add another $500. (9)
W: Oh, no! Let’s just pass it. Look at that silver one. (10) It has many functions.
M: But it costs $2000. Let’s look at something cheaper. (10)
W: Couldn’t agree more! (10)
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M: Have you seen our football team’s social media page today (12)
W: No, what’s happened
M: Our best player, Ryan, announced to leave our club!
W: Really Why didn’t I hear about it on today’s TV or radio
M: Well, they always can’t report as fast as social media.
W: He has scored 36 goals for us in this season. Why did he leave
M: Probably for a higher pay. An excellent player like Ryan is worth a lot of money.
W: But I guess it’s probably because of our old coach, Mr. White. You know they’re very close. When he left our club, Ryan was so sad. And Mr. White just started a new club. (13)
M: You mean, Ryan is going to join his team (13)
W: Well, probably, I just took a guess. (13)
M: Oh, check the social media page right now! It’s updated. You guessed right. (13)
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M: Hi Gillian. Does your friend Janet still run an art museum
W: Yes. In fact, she now owns two. The original one is in the west end, and she now has a second one in the south side. Why do you ask
M: My brother, Dylan, (15) (16) has recently graduated from art school. He was top of his class, and he spent all summer creating new works of art. Also, he won many prizes in all kinds of art competitions.
W: So he is looking to show them M: Yes. What does she usually show
W: Janet mostly focuses on oil paintings. (15) She hardly takes pencil paintings and watercolor paintings.
M: She’ll probably like my brother’s work then. (15)
W: Cool, then he can send Janet some photos of his paintings, (16) and see if Janet can arrange a show of them in her museums.
M: Sure. He has about 20 pieces in total.
W: Here’s her email address. Ask him to send five of his most satisfied works. (16)
M: Great. I’ll get Dylan to send them today.
W: Excellent. I need to run. I have a meeting in 15 minutes. (17)
M: OK, bye. W: Bye.
Text 10 (第18题为推断题)
Hello, everyone. I am your new manager. I am happy to join this company and to meet all of you. I want to give a short speech to introduce myself to you. (19) I hope to know each one of you very well. I am from Washington D.C., and I have worked at technology companies for my whole career. I love working with computers, and I am good at it. I believe that I can help you a lot. But I know you will teach me things, too! I want us to have regular meetings every month where we can talk about our ideas for the company and for our customers. But still, it’s up to you guys. My goal is to make our company a place where we can discuss everything about our work. In the following week, please feel free to come to me and talk about your new ideas or any change you want us to make. I believe only our staff feel better at work, can our new computers become better. (20) I believe we will work very well together in the future. Thank you for listening and have a great day!