江苏省南通市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末 英语试题 (1)（含答案，含听力原文无音频）

南通市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末质量监测
英 语 2024.06.28
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第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 does the man suggest the woman do
A. Fix the seats. B. Repair a light. C. Replace a window.
2. What will the speakers do tonight
A. Play mobile games. B. Watch a movie. C. Do their homework.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Asking the way. B. Putting up a sign. C. Walking to the park.
4. What does the man feel regretful for
A. Losing touch with friends.
B. Having some bad memories.
C. Remembering little about childhood.
5. Where is Tom
A. At a garden. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket.
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 does the woman need most now
A. Biscuits. B. Water. C. Apples.
7. Which place will the speakers go next
A. To a forest. B. To a shop. C. To a hill.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers going at the weekend
A. To a golf course. B. To a farm. C. To the town.
9. Why are the speakers making the plan
A. To take a rest. B. To talk about business. C. To celebrate a birthday.
10. When are the speakers leaving
A. On Friday morning. B. On Friday afternoon. C. On Friday evening.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What picture is on the man's shirt
A. A famous city. B. A dog. C. A band.
12. When was the man's grandfather probably born
A. In 1950. B. In 1951. C. In 1961.
13. What do we know about Three Dog Night
A. They changed their name.
B. They mainly played pop music.
C. They once worked with Redwood.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. How does the man feel about his interview
A. A bit worried. B. Greatly confident. C. Terribly disappointed.
15. Why did the woman apply to the University of Michigan
A. It’s her dream university.
B. Her father wants her to go there.
C. She believes it’s a great medical school.
16. What does the woman want to be
A. A reporter. B. A teacher. C. A doctor.
17. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Workmates. B. Strangers. C. Classmates.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What food is rich in vitamin D
A. Bones. B. Oily cake. C. Cheese.
19. What is the survival rate of patients in the second group after their operations
A. 30%. B. 46%. C. 72%.
20. What is the main idea of the talk
A. An introduction to cancer.
B. Different treatments for cancer.
C. Vitamin D’s benefit for people with a certain cancer.
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
Old Town, History & Tales Tour
●About
This walking tour is a perfect way to start your trip & an excellent basis for our other tours, offering you an excellent overview of the city, so you can have a complete Edinburgh experience!
Covering everything from history to religion & folklore, this walking tour is our original tour of Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town. By exploring the city with a guide, you’ll be able to stop looking at a map and focus on enjoying the sites around you. Our talented and entertaining guides will walk you through the streets and alleys of Auld Reekie(Edinburgh) while enthralling(迷住) you with its history, folklore and tales!
We are very proud of the high quality of all of our tours and the Old Town Tour is no exception. However, don’t take our word for it. Check out our near flawless Trip Advisor reviews.
Start Time Summer Season: Daily; 10:00，12:00, & 14:00
Winter Season: Daily; 10:30 &13:30
Duration Approximately 2h
Cost Adult—— 20
Child (5-15)— 10.
Under 5s free!
●Additional Information
Non-service animals are not allowed.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish & Mandarin available on request.
We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the tour, due to the narrow stairways. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
These tours run all the year round so please wear clothing that is appropriate for the Scottish climate and come in footwear that you are comfortable in for a two-hour walking tour on the historic streets of Edinburgh.
21. How can visitors benefit from the Edinburgh tour
A. They will chart the map of the city.
B. They will develop good ties. with guides.
C. They will become more focused in classes.
D. They will have a better understanding of the city.
22. How much would a couple with two kids aged 4 and 8 pay for admission
A.830. B.$40. C.50. D.60.
23. What are the visitors advised to do
A. Dress appropriately. B. Use wheelchairs.
C. Take non-service pets. D. Hire a translator.
B
At 67, Margaret Bending performed her first professional show. Taking to the stage in February 2020, Bending launched into a dance and theatre piece accompanied by those all aged over 60. “I was terrified but as soon as we got going, I realized that this was what I had been looking for,” she says. “Moving my body and being surrounded by all these wonderful performers, I felt completely liberated.”
Growing up in 1960s Lincolnshire, Bending's first love was space exploration. Determined to make it into space after witnessing Yuri Gagari’s Vostok 1 flight as a seven-year-old in 1961, Bending went on to do a PhD at Leicester University and began working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on rocket launches. By 1990, she’d had her first child and decided to pause her career to homeschool. Over the next two decades, she homeschooled her other three children, until, in, 2015, her youngest son departed for university and she found herself with an empty nest at her North Yorkshire home.
“It felt as if I was done, with working and parenting so it was now time for a new chapter to begin,” she says. Looking back on her childhood hobbies for inspiration during retirement, Bending landed on one memory. “When I was 14 or 15, I played the part of Anitra in a school production and I loved it,” she says. “I remember the joy of dancing.”
Bending began researching local performance courses and landed. on Leeds Playhouse’s Heydays programme, Every Wednesday morning, she would attend half-day workshops on everything from reading plays aloud to dancing: salsa and improvisation(即兴表演).
Now 71, Bending has since become so fond of stage work that in 2023 she performed her own one-woman show, The Story of a Rocket Scientist, dramatising her career to an audience of 80 people. She has also more recently become a paid member of the Performance Ensemble，facilitating community outreach programmes to encourage older people to try their hand at taking part in performance.
“The whole experience has been exciting, and it’s made me so much more confident,” she says. “People stop seeing you as an individual in your 60s but by getting on stage we can show the world that we still have things to say, experiences to share and a future to work towards.”
24. How did Bending view her first professional show
A. It was far from perfect. B. It would bring her fame.
C. It would improve her fitness. D. It gave her a sense of freedom.
25. What inspired Bending to take up performing
A. A teenage encounter. B. A space flight broadcast.
C. Her homeschooling experience. D. Her long-held dream.
26. What do we know about The Story of a Rocket Scientist
A. It had a high box office. B. It is starred by famous actors.
C. It is about Bending’s experience. D. It has attracted more seniors to the show.
27. What message does the text intend to convey
A. Rome was not built in a day. B. One is never too old to start.
C. Many hands make light work. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
Children as young as two years old went out of their way to help dogs get toys and tasty treats that were placed beyond their reach, despite never having met the animals before, scientists found.
The work suggests that toddlers could not only understand the dogs’ desires, but were willing and able to help them out, even though the chances of the dogs returning the favour were small.
The researchers recruited 97 toddlers aged between 20 and 47 months and watched them interact with three child-friendly dogs at, the University of Michigan's child lab. In the experiments, researchers dropped toys or snacks just beyond the dog's reach, on the toddler’s side of a fence that separated the two.
Writing in the journal Human-Animal Interactions, the scientists describe how toddlers were twice as likely to hand over unreachable toys and treats when dogs displayed curiosity towards them. The children helped in half of all instances when dogs wanted the objects, but only in a quarter of cases when the animals showed no interest.
“It’s been known for a long time that toddlers will go out of their way to help struggling humans, even strangers,” said Prof Henry Wellman, a senior author on the study at the University of Michigan. But it was unclear whether humans developed such altruism(利他主义) only towards other people, who might help back, and not other species. The study shows “it applies to other animals too”, Wellman said, “like dogs they will never see again”.
Friendly behaviour towards other species， even in children who are still learning to walk and talk, may have helped humans thrive(兴旺) around the world, the researchers say. Apparently altruistic acts, such as leaving food out for animals, could have underpinned practices that led to the domestication of species from dogs and cats to cows, pigs, sheep and horses.
“Animal domestication was really advantageous to human survival. It really enabled us to live and thrive, there’s a huge benefit,” said Wellman. “Why we came to domesticate animals is a big mystery(谜), and this is one piece of evidence that might help us to understand that mystery.”
Future studies are needed to examine other psychological components of instrumental helping, including what emotions underlie a child’s motivation to help dogs, how culture shapes these motivations, and how these processes change as a child grows older.
28. What did the research finding mainly reveal about children
A. Their playing games with dogs.
B. Their helping behaviour towards dogs.
C. Their sharing favourite treats with dogs.
D. Their effective communication with dogs.
29. Children are more likely to provide dogs with out-of-reach items when _____ .
A. dogs ignored them B. their favour would be returned
C. dogs showed an interest in them D. the items were on the toddler’s side
30. What does the underlined word “underpinned” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Delayed. B. Strengthened. C. Assessed. D. Corrected.
31. What is the last paragraph of the text mainly about
A. The significance of the research.
B. The application of the research.
C. Expectations for further research.
D. New perspectives of scientists.
D
Without ready access to a time machine, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MTT) have built an AI-powered chatbot that simulates(模拟) a user’s older self and dishes out observations and wisdom. It has the potential to significantly impact how people make decisions today with their future wellbeing in mind.
To interact with the chatbot, users are first asked to answer a series of questions about themselves, their friends and family, the past experiences that shaped them, and the ideal life they envision for the future. They then upload a portrait image, which the program digitally ages lo produce a likeness of the user aged 60.
Next, the program feeds information from the user's answers into a large language model that generates rich synthetic (合成) memories for the simulated older self. This ensures that when the chatbot responds lo questions, it draws on a relevant backstory.
The final part of the system is the chatbot itself, powered by OpenAI’s CPT3.5, which introduces itself as a potential older version of the user that is able to talk about its life experiences.
Users are told the “future self” is not a prediction but rather a potential future self. They are encouraged to explore different futures by changing their answers to the questionnaire. They are encouraged to explore different futures by changing their answers to the questionnaire.
Pataranutaporn, who works on the Future You project at MIT’s Media Lab, has had several conversations with his “future self", but said the most profound(深远的) was when the chatbot reminded him that his parents would not be around for ever, so he should spend time with them while he could. “The session gave me a perspective that is still impactful to me to this day,” he said.
“From a practical standpoint, the effectiveness will likely depend on how well it can simulate meaningful and relevant conversations,” he added. “If users perceive the chatbotas. genuine and insightful, it could significantly influence their behaviour. However, if the interactions feel shallow, the impact might be limited.”
32. What can the “future self” chatbot help its users do
A. Improve their welfare. B. Inspire-wise life choices.
C. Polish their future selves. D. Get access to a time machine.
33. What is crucial to the production of an older version of the users
A. Their portrait image. B. Their memory ability.
C. The information provided. D. The language model employed.
34. What does the underlined word “session” in paragraph 6 refer to
A. Pataranutaporn’s work at MIT's Media Lab.
B. The good old days of Pataranutaporn’s parents.
C. The precious time Pataranutaporn spent with his parents.
D.Pataranutaporn’s most profound talk with his “future self”.
35. How does Pataranutaporn comment on the effectiveness of the chatbot
A. It depends. B. It doesn't last long.
C. It will be carefully checked. D. It will be disastrous.
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。
How to Overcome Challenges When Learning from Failure
Failure is a bitter pill to swallow, isn’t it But, it’s often in the most difficult moments, in the ashes of defeat, that we find our greatest opportunities for growth. 36 This guide will look into the common challenges associated with learning from failure and how to overcome them.
●Dealing with emotional stress and burnout
Failure often comes with a heavy emotional burden. 37 The first step in overcoming this challenge is acknowledging these emotions. It's okay to feel disappointed — but don’t let your failure define you. Instead, view it as a temporary setback, not an endpoint.
●Maintaining focus and vision
After a failure, it’s easy to lose sight of your original vision. But maintaining your focus on your long-term goals is critical. Take a step back, reflect on your vision, and rearrange your strategies accordingly. Yes, you might need to adjust your plans or timelines, but don’t let failure ruin your overall vision. 38
●Continuous learning and skill development
The greatest lesson from failure is the opportunity to learn. Develop a growth mindset and invest in continuous learning --attend workshops, read books, or take online courses. 39 Analyze your mistakes, draw lessons, and use those insights to refine your strategies. With each failure, you’re beginning with more experience.
●Accepting failure as a pathway to success
40 lt’s merely a detour on the road to success. It offers an incomparable opportunity for growth and innovation. By addressing these challenges with the right mindset, you can transform your setbacks into comebacks and transform failure into your stepping-stone towards success!
A. Don't forget that failure itself is a teacher.
B. Learning from failure can be complicated.
C. To strike this balance, make data-driven decisions.
D. Failure is not the opposite of success—it’s a part of it.
E. You can adapt to changes and avoid the same mistakes.
F. You kicked off this journey for a reason—hold onto that.
G. Feelings of inadequacy, stress, and fear can quickly lead to burnout.
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 used to be 20kg overweight and unfit. After struggling with my 41 all my life, I finally saw a dietitian. I lost 20kg in nine months. My self-esteem(自尊) increased and I had more 42 for life. Losing the weight made a huge difference to my ability to 43 myself and do more.
At 54, I 44 a 14-day trek(旅行) to Nepal. I'd once, been a big 45 — I left Australia at the age of 23 and didn't return until I was 31, backpacking and living on the smell of an oily rag for years. It felt like time to 46 with travel. That Nepal trek was the beginning of my 47 for remote lands and long-distance walking. I got fitter and stronger. I loved 48 in remote countries, seeing wide open spaces, falling into a tent every night and sleeping 10 hours. The nonsense of my life was 49 . There was nothing to 50 except putting one foot in front of the other and 51 the day.
At 70, I’m still out there hiking. Over the past 10 years I have done some 52 stuff: Nepal, South America, Africa and Mongolia. The more 53 , the harder, the better. I work hard at creating an interesting 54 for myself. I continue to think big, to 55 myself, to set targets that I cannot imagine I can make.
41. A. budget B. weight C. study D. identity
42. A. energy B. help C. duty D. concern
43. A. relax B. protect C. push D. express
44. A. dropped out of B. signed up for C. cut down on D. thought back to
45. A. dreamer B. consumer C. dealer D. traveller
46. A. reconnect B. break C. wrestle D. live
47. A. passion B. greed C. respect D. talent
48. A. volunteering B. working C. hiking D. settling
49. A. critical B. troublesome C. impressive D. forgotten
50. A. leave behind B. think about C. weigh up D. make out
51. A. wasting B. saving C. celebrating D. finishing
52. A. tough B. pleasant C. plain D. safe
53. A. civilized B. remote C. diverse D. populous
54. A. life B. job C. story D. bond
55. A. amuse B. comfort C. accept D. challenge
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。
Zongzi is a traditional food for celebrating Duanwu festival. In fact, zongzi existed long before Qu Yuan. It would be more accurate to say that Qu Yuan made zongzi 56 (famous).
This tasty dish 57 (consist) of rice dumplings with meat, peanuts, egg yolks or other fillings wrapped in reed leaves. Zongzi differs 58 taste from one place to another across China. There are mainly two 59 (taste) of zongzi: sweet or savory，But nowadays, people even make zongzi with mixed sweet and savory fillings.
Making zongzi together is a wonderful family event before or during the festival. There are specific instructions to produce each piece, from 60 to add stuffing to the rice, weigh and shape each piece, to wrapping each pyramid-shaped dumpling by hand. It does take a little effort 61 (make) these Chinese sticky rice dumplings, but the result is a delicacy 62 makes it worth your time.
Zongzi has to be cooked for about 3 hours to get the rice sticky. Arrange the wrapped zongzi in the pot in a way to minimize the amount of space between them. This prevents zongzi from floating and rice from escaping during the 63 (boil) process.
In the 64 (pursue) of fast rhythms during the workday, we can surely re-concentrate our spirit and wash off stress .in this activity. Wouldn’t 65 be fun to enjoy making zongzi with friends or family on the weekend
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，上周末你们班在当地的助老中心参加了志愿者活动。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括:
(1)你所做的工作;
(2)你的感想。
注意;
(1)写作词数应为80个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris， I’m writing to share with you the voluntary work I did in the local nursing house last weekend. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
第二节 (满分25 分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was shy when I was thirteen. I was also what most leachers would call a “good kid.” I followed the rules and rarely questioned authority. But then one day, one single ride on a school bus changed all that.
The school bus that day was crowded, hot and smelly. The windows were all rolled up — the driver’s order — it was simply raining too hard to have them down. My classmates were engaged in heated conversations and games. The driver had shouted at several kids who had been standing up in their seats and yelling.
I sat alone as usual, speaking to no one. Over and over, I carefully wiped a small circle through the cloud on my window so that I could look outside. People raced here and there, grasping umbrellas or covering their heads with jackets.
The bus stopped, waiting for an accident to clear. As I sat quietly, waiting and watching, I saw a kitty across the street on the other side of the road. He was all wet and didn’t seem to know how to get out of the rain. I wanted to go get the kitty, but I knew the bus driver, Mrs. Foster, would never allow me off the bus. It was against the rules to even stand up. I also thought if I pointed out the pitiful cat, the other kids would probably think that I was weird(奇怪的), even weirder than they already thought: I was. I didn’t want things to get any worse than they were.
My window was cloudy again, and when I wiped it clear, I could see the kitty was struggling in what seemed to be a flooded river. He was now up to his neck in .cold water, but his little front paws were holding on to the bars covering the storm drain(排水沟).I saw absolute terror in his dark, round eyes.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Many thoughts raced through my mind. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Everyone stopped talking and looked at me, waiting. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________
2024年南通市高二学年度质量监测
参考答案
1-5 CBAAC 6-10 BCAAB 11-15 CBABB 16-20 ACCAC
21-25 DCADA 26-30 CBBCB 31-35 CBCDA 36-40 BGFAD
41-45 BACBD 46-50 AACDB 51-55 DABAD
56. more famous 57.consists 58. in 59. tastes 60.how
61. to make 62. that/which 63.boiling 64.pursuit 65. it
应用文
One possible version:
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you the voluntary work I did in the local nursing house last weekend.
On our arrival, we were divided into groups and assigned tasks respectively. For the duration of the event, I accompanied the seniors for outdoor walks and helped them learn to use electronic devices. Also, I assisted in organizing recreational activities, such as board games and craft sessions.
Interacting with the elderly was incredibly rewarding. These activities not only allowed them to feel cared for and warm, but also gave me an opportunity to experience the joy of helping others and contributing to society.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
One possible version:
Many thoughts raced through my mind. Tears rolling down my face, I felt like I was drowning along with the little kitty. I wanted to rush off the bus without asking permission, but hesitated when I pictured getting into trouble before the cat could be saved, and the other kids laughing at me. I sat motionless, unable to act. In that split second, the cat's eyes locked on to mine. I could see he was panicking and needed help right away. And although the bus was noisy, I was certain that I heard his terrified meow. Somehow, I managed to stand up, directly disobeying
the bus driver. “Mrs. Foster!” I cried.
Everyone stopped talking and looked at me, waiting. “There ... There’s ... a cat in the drain.
I ... want to go get him.” I stammered, holding out a shaking hand and pointing. Mrs. Foster, much to my surprise, didn’t shout at me and instead, nodded approval. Without the slightest hesitation, I rushed out into the rain, dashed to the drain and grabbed the cat. With the little creature wrapped up in my warm jacket, I raced back to the bus, only to be greeted with thunderous applause and cheers from the other kids. Thanks to the kitty, that day, I learned to speak up and to overcome my shyness.
录音原文:
Text 1
M: Your car is ready now. Mrs. Johnson. We have fixed the seats and replaced one of the front lights. I also noticed that one of your windows is worn and needs replacing. (1)
W: Oh well, maybe I’ll bring it back another time and get that done.
Text 2
M: I need to know if that new movie is showing tonight, but my mobile phone has run out of power.
W: Oh, I like it! I’ll check the times for you after finishing my homework, as long as you get me a ticket too!
M: Ha-ha, it’s a deal! (2)
Text 3
W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the visitor parking is (3)
M: Sure. It’s in Lot C. Go that way and you can easily see the sign of it.
Text 4
W: Do you remember much about your childhood
M: Yes, I have lots of lovely memories. I made so many friends, but we are out of touch now.
What a pity! (4)
Text 5
M: Jayne, I just arrived but I forgot the list. What are the main things you need me to pick up
W: Oh Tom, I don't know where the list is. Just pick me up some oranges, tomatoes, eggs and milk please. (5)
M: OK Jayne, see you soon.
Text 6
M: This is such a long walk. Let’s have a rest under the tree. I’m getting hungry.
W: Well, it’s a good thing I brought snacks for us!
M: How nice of you! You even remember that I like apples and biscuits.
W: Yes, but I’m more thirsty than hungry. It’s too bad that neither of us brought water. Water is the only thing on my mind now. (6) Where is the river when we need it
M: That’s not a problem. We can fill up at the pool ahead.
W: How far is that
M: Not long. It’s just over that hill. (7)
W: Another hill! (7) We just walked down one.
Text 7
M: I booked us a golf weekend at that course you like near the lakes. (8) (9)
W: That’s so sweet of you! Wait a minute. Don’t we need to have membership
M: Don’t worry. I didn’t pay thousands to become a member. It was a special deal I found for non-members, and it works out pretty cheap.
W: Why did you book it (9) It’s not my birthday!
M: I just thought you should get it after all the work you’ve done on our farm. (9)
W: To be honest, I could really do with a break. We both could. (9) But who will look after the farm while we’re gone And when are we going
M: This weekend! I’ve already checked with my parents and they are free. They are driving over from town on Friday morning. It means we can leave in the afternoon and get thereby the evening. (10)
W: Perfect!
Text 8
W: I love the picture on your shirt! (11)
M: Thanks. Three Dog Night are one of my favorite bands. (11) (13)
W: Cool! I’ve never heard of them! Did you get the shirt at one of their concerts
M: Yeah, I saw them a few years ago when they came to New York City.
W: That’s awesome. Who did you go with
M: My dad and grandfather.
W: Wow, their music seems popular with many generations!
M: Well, they're an old band. My grandfather was a fan of theirs right from the beginning. (12)
W: Really
M: Yeah, he went to see their first concert at the age of 16. It was in 1967! (12)
W: Wow!
M: They called themselves Redwood back then. (13) They even worked with the Beach Boys!
W: Now, I've heard of them!
M: Ha-ha!
W: What kind of music do they make
M: Mainly rock music, although there are also elements of pop and soul.
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W: Hi, Mike. I had an interview this morning. (14)
M: So did L. (14) Mine was with Columbia University.
W: Really What did they say Will you get in
M: Well, they didn't say anything for sure. But I believe that with my grades and my personality, I’ll definitely get a place. (14) How was your interview with the University of Michigan
W: It was fine, but I only applied to Michigan because my father wants me to go there. (15) He and my grandfather both graduated from the university.
M: It’s a great medical school. You would be following in your father’s footsteps.
W: I know, but I’d like to make my own path. I want to study journalism, so I can be a reporter. (16)
M: That would really suit you. You’re the best in our English class and you’ve done a pretty good job on our school paper.
W: Thanks. Well, I hope everything goes well for both of us.
Text 10 (第20题为总结题)
Lung (肺) cancer is the most common type of cancer around the world and it also kills more people than any other cancer. More than half of those who get lung cancer die within a year. But do you know that sunlight and vitamin D may help some people with lung cancer live longer Vitamin D helps build strong teeth and bones. Foods such as oily fish, eggs and cheese are high in vitamin D, but not all foods are. (18) As a result, in order to get enough vitamin D to stay healthy, some people choose to take vitamin product regularly. Another way we can get vitamin Dis from the sun. That's why vitamin D is known as “sunshine vitamin”.
Researchers led a study of 456 people who had been treated for lung cancer. Among them, some took in high levels of vitamin D and had their operations during summertime. Others had lower levels, with their operations taking place over winter.
The researchers found that 30% of the people in the second group were alive five years after their operations. (19) 46% were disease-free. But patients who had more vitamin D and took summer operations had higher survival rates. Around 72% were still alive after five years, and 83% were cancer-free.