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2024 学年第二学期宁波三锋教研联盟期末联考
高一年级英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1．本卷共 8页满分 150分，考试时间 120分钟；
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3．所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效；
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
第 I 卷 选择题 (共 95 分)
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 does the boy want the woman to do
A. Check his homework. B. Write a composition. C. Give him some ideas.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a store. B. At a restaurant. C. At school.
3. When does the man suggest going shopping
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
4. What is the woman
A. A salesperson. B. A student. C. A repairman.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A company. B. A report. C. A workmate.
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 wrong with the computer
A. It doesn’t have much memory space.
B. It was damaged by virus.
C. It is too old.
7. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Buy a new computer.
B. Ask others to repair the computer.
C. Delete some programs and applications.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Why will Nina see the dentist
A. To fill a bad tooth. B. To pull out a tooth. C. To get her teeth cleaned.
9. How will Nina go to the dentist’s
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
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10. What does the woman think of the apartment
A. Noisy. B. Great. C. Expensive.
11. Why does the man have to move out of the apartment
A. He can’t afford it.
B. The owner wants to sell it.
C. It is going to be redecorated.
12. What pet does the man have
A. A dog. B. A cat. C. A rabbit.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Where is Susan from
A. South Africa. B. Britain. C. America.
14. Which language does Susan speak
A. English. B. Afrikaans. C. Xhosa.
15. What is the most popular sport in Susan’s hometown
A. Basketball. B. Rugby. C. Football.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Look at some photos. B. Make a travel plan. C. Watch a match.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. Where did Mack Rutherford start his trip
A. In England. B. In Bulgaria. C. In Belgium.
18. When did Ludlow make his flight around the world
A. At the age of 17. B. At the age of 18. C. At the age of 19.
19. Why is Zara mentioned
A. She crossed the equator twice.
B. She inspired Rutherford to become a pilot.
C. She finished her own around-the-world flight.
20. What causes most of the flight delays
A. The bad weather.
B. The aircraft engine problem.
C. The waits to get permits and documents.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great
work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic (乡村) red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest
suspension（悬浮）bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the
city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of
natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours
away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
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The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture,
art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced
videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the
Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC.
You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
21.What makes the Golden Gate Bridge special
A. Its record-breaking length for decades. B. Its unique red color among global bridges.
C. Its role as a volunteer hub in San Francisco. D. Its nearly 100-year history since construction.
22. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common
A. Rich in natural wonders. B. Abundant in glacial lakes.
C. Perfect for adventure lovers. D. Excellent for video shooting.
23.What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To encourage people to travel inexpensively.
B. To compare the attractions of different countries.
C. To introduce the history of four iconic landmarks.
D. To recommend work exchange chances at famous places.
B
This year I am living abroad in Germany and trying to learn as much German as possible. But one thing I didn’t realize
was how many new words I would face every day. I see and hear new words everywhere: the notices in the train station;
menus in restaurants; the local newspaper and of course from my German-speaking friends. New words are all around you
when you are in a foreign country.
At first , a lot of German words I didn’t understand gave me a headache. I kept on looking up new words, but by the end
of the day I had forgotten most of them already. It upset me. A month later, I went to a shop and bought a small notebook. I
set myself the goal of writing five new words a day into my little blue notebook. Since then, in my bag, I have always carried
an important thing — my little blue word notebook.
I don’t have any rules about which words I write down. Most days I write down words that I learn from my partners at
work, or words that I have read. I have also learned the names of many fruits and vegetables from looking at their labels in
the supermarket—a very unexpected way of learning words. And I have learned many words that I have heard on TV or on
the radio. If I hear a word that I even don’t know how to spell, I write down how I think it is and look it up later.
My little blue word notebook is now like my closest friend. We are like Batman and Robin; we go everywhere together.
Setting the small daily goal has made me feel much more in control of my language learning and I am already seeing an
improvement. I will continue to use it for the rest of my stay in Germany and also when I return to university at home in
September.
24.What surprised the author when living in Germany
A. The high cost of living in Germany.
B. The difficulty of learning German grammar.
C. The new German words she encountered daily.
D. The unfriendliness of local German speakers.
25. How does the author choose words for the notebook
A. By asking friends to dictate words.
B. By noting down any unfamiliar words.
C. By copying restaurant menus entirely.
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D. By selecting the hardest grammar rules.
26.Why did the writer compare her notebook to Batman and Robin
A. To show the notebook is as famous as superheroes.
B. To express her deep love and dependence on the notebook.
C. To suggest she wants to be a superhero in language learning.
D.To prove that learning German is as exciting as superhero stories.
27.What is the best title for the passage
A. How I Adapted to Life in Germany.
B. How I Mastered German Grammar.
C. How I Learned German with a Notebook.
D. How I Realized the Value of Languages.
C
Junior Atreyee Ghosh, a biochemistry and psychology major at the University of Rochester (UR), first heard about the
Brain Exercise Initiative (BEI) through a friend. Since her freshman year of college, Ghosh has been volunteering with
senior citizens in her hometown of Georgia. She wanted to continue this work at UR, so she started trying to establish a BEI
chapter in Rochester.
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease that affects 55 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of dementia(痴
呆). BEI’s mission is to send volunteers to help older people with Alzheimer’s complete special brain exercise packets. These
packets have three sections:
Writing:Basic questions like “Who is on the dollar bill ”
Math: Quick math problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication) to do as fast as possible.
Reading: A short passage that the volunteer and the older person discuss.
Ghosh says BEI isn’t just about doing the exercises—it’s about making genuine relationships. “We want to learn their
names and listen to their life stories—it’s about being human connection.” Research show that doing these brain exercises
regularly can help improve the cognitive abilities of people with Alzheimer’s. This type of program is already used in over
1,400 care homes in Japan.
Ali Al Qazzaz, a microbiology major and the chapter’s Outreach Coordinator(协调员), joined BEI to bridge his school
academic interest on Alzheimer’s especially why it’s more common near the Earth’s equator(赤道). “As a premedical student,
I want to both study the disease and learn from people who have it,” he says. Volunteers get training, including role-playing
sessions to handle challenges like when someone has struggling with the exercises.
Recently, BEI co-sponsored Family Science Day. They played brain memory games with local families to teach kids
and parents about how memory works. After that, the group will do a practice volunteer session at St. Ann’s Community. The
chapter also hopes to partner with Brook Dale Senior Living. To stay updated on volunteering opportunities, follow
@rochester.bei on Instagram.
28. What motivated Ghosh to found a BEI chapter at UR
A.A requirement for her biochemistry major.
B. A personal family experience with dementia.
C. Her academic research on Alzheimer’s disease.
D. Her desire to continue volunteering with seniors.
29. What does BEI’s training for volunteers include
A. Medical tests for seniors.
B. Visits to care homes in Japan.
C. Lectures on Alzheimer’s disease.
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D. Brain exercise for seniors with Alzheimer’s.
30. What did BEI do during Family Science Day
A. They launched their Instagram page.
B. They conducted a trial run of their exercise packets.
C. They hosted brain memory games for local families.
D. They held a volunteer activity at St. Ann’s Community.
31.Where is this article most likely taken from
A. A senior care industry magazine.
B. A university campus news website.
C. A social welfare organization brochure.
D. An international medical research journal.
D
People are living longer, and because of this, many countries are making people work longer too. Denmark recently said
it will raise the retirement age from 67 to 70 by 2040. Danish workers will then have to work longer than workers in any
other country before they can retire. The Danish government says this new rule is needed because people are living longer.
But a union leader named Jesper Rasmussen doesn’t like this plan. He said, “Denmark’s economy is doing well, but now it
will have the highest retirement age in the EU. Workers won’t be able to enjoy a good life when they are old.”
Denmark’s decision is part of a big trend around the world. With better hospitals, more nutritious food, and safer living
places, people’s lives are getting longer. This is a problem for countries because there are more old people and fewer young
people working. Pension systems, which pay money to old people, are running out of money. So, raising the retirement age
seems like a good way to fix this problem.
China will also raise the retirement age over the next 15 years. The one-child policy in the past made the number of
young people smaller. Now, there aren’t enough young workers to support old people.
However, not everyone likes the idea of working longer. Workers’ groups are worried. They say jobs like building
houses or working in factories are too tiring for old people. Also, older workers may have a hard time finding or keeping a
job because some bosses think they are too old.
Economists think raising the retirement age is good for the economy. More workers mean more products and more
money for the country. And the government won’t have to spend so much on pensions.
In short, raising the retirement age is a tough problem. Countries need to find a way to help old people work and still
have a good life. Maybe they can give old workers training or make rules to stop bosses from being unfair to them. Only then
can countries deal with the problem of an aging population well.
32.Why is Denmark raising the retirement age
A. Because the economy is bad.
B. Because people are living longer.
C. Because the EU asks them to do so.
D. Because there are too many workers.
33.What was the main problem in China that led to the retirement age increase
A.People didn’t like the old retirement age.
B.Too many old people didn’t want to retire.
C. The one-child policy made fewer young workers.
D. The government wanted more money from workers.
34.What are workers’ groups worried about
A. Old workers will get less pay.
B. Pension systems will break down.
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C. There won’t be enough jobs for young people.
D. Old workers will be too tired and have trouble finding jobs.
35. What solution does the author suggest for aging populations
A. Offering training and fair rules.
B. Cutting pensions to save costs.
C. Encouraging earlier retirement.
D. Focusing on young workers.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有两项为多余选项。
How to Quiet a Complainer( 抱怨者)
Have you ever suffered your mother’s complaints about her aches and pains Lengthy complaints will ruin the quality
of your time together. But you may not be brave enough to stop her. 36
Change the subject.
37 If your neighbor is complaining about the phone company, tell her about an unexpected
call you received from an old friend. If your coworker is complaining about your boss, ask whether he met the new employee.
Just get them off the focus that they’re currently(目前的) on.
Summarize(总结) the complaint.
If your complainer keeps repeating himself, he may stop if you show that you’re listening. Ask something like, “Can I
tell you what I’ve heard and I understand how you feel ” Using “I” statements rather than “you” statements show that you’re
interested rather than trying to shut the person down. 38 Saying you hear their dissatisfaction gets
the points across.
39
When you have things to do, tell the complainer that you must cut the conversation short. You don’t need excuses such
as a work deadline or a dentist appointment.You can simply be honest, even saying you need to move on so the conversation
doesn’t bring you down – especially if it’s someone who’s complained to you many times before.
Have a heart-to-heart talk.
When it’s someone very close to you – your partner, sibling, or best friend – who stresses you out with a lot of
negativity, it’s important that you take steps to deal with the situation. 40 Otherwise, if you bottle
up your feelings and continue listening to repeated complaints, you may grow angry or start avoiding the person.
A. Try to be honest.
B. Challenge the person to talk.
C. Avoid saying the word complaining.
D. The problems start when complaining becomes a habit.
E. It’s important to talk about the problem with an open heart.
F. In fact,there are some ways to get a complainer to stop without starting an argument.
G. Some complainers will switch topics if you shift the conversation in a direction that interests them.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节,满分 45 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读小面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Five years ago, I moved to a new city for work. The first few weeks were full of excitement as I explored the nearby
parks and cafes. But as the novelty(新鲜感) wore off, I felt 41 and longed to make new friends. I longed for
meaningful 42 and a place where I felt like I belonged. That’s when I saw an ad for a 10-kilometer running
race. It was a big decision. I was just an occasional runner, usually only doing 2 or 3 kilometers at most. Running 10
kilometers It seemed 43 , but my wish to make friends was stronger than my fear.
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The early days of training were 44 . After the first run, my legs 45 so much that I could
barely walk up the stairs. I felt like 46 many times. Then, I joined a running group. The moment I met the
other runners, I felt welcomed.Their 47 gave me the courage to keep going. Gradually, I started to make
48 .While running along the river, we chatted about the best places to run, compared our favorite running shoes, and
49 funny stories.
As we trained more, our conversations 50 . We started sharing our dreams of traveling the world, the
times we 51 at something and felt sad, and the small daily problems that bothered us. After an 8-kilometer
training run, as we sat on the grass, drinking water and catching our breath, I was 52 that I had made lifelong
friends.
Race day finally 53 . Standing at the starting line, surrounded by my friends, I felt a rush of excitement.
All those early mornings, all the tired legs and heavy breaths during training 54 . When we crossed the finish
line, hands linked, I felt proud. I found true friends, and I learned that with 55 , anything is possible.
41. A. happy B. lonely C. bored D. grateful
42. A. memories B. traditions C. connections D. habits
43.A. impossible B. important C. easy D. enjoyable
44.A. tough B. interesting C. simple D. different
45.A. trembled B. ached C. broke D. weakened
46.A. giving in B. giving out C. giving up D. giving away
47. A. happiness B. rudeness C. kindness D. tiredness
48. A. mistakes B. discoveries C. decisions D. progress
49. A. discovered B. chose C. carried D. shared
50. A. changed B. occurred C. grew D. suffered
51. A. aimed B. failed C.succeeded D. started
52. A. hopeful B. regretful C. convinced D. ashamed
53. A. stopped B. escaped C. continued D. arrived
54. A. paid off B. took off C. kept off D. gave off
55. A. ambition B. determination C. expectation D. explanation
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Traditional Chinese shadow puppet(木偶) play is a really fascinating art. It has 56 history of over 2,000 years. In
old times, people in China adored it because it told stories and taught 57 (value) lessons.
To make the puppets for this art, people are very careful. At first, they pick good-quality leather. Then, they clean the
leather and make it thin, after 58 they draw beautiful pictures on the leather and cut them out 59 (use) special
tools. Each puppet is attached 60 some sticks. Puppeteers use these sticks to move the puppets behind a white screen.
When there is a performance, a bright light 61 (place) behind the screen. The light makes the puppets' shadows
appear on the screen. The puppeteers,who stay hidden behind the screen, talk and make the puppets act. They tell different
kinds of 62 (story), like those about heroes or family life. People of all ages enjoy these shows.
Nowadays, there are many new types of shows, but shadow puppet play is still important in China. Many people are
working hard 63 (keep) this art alive. Some schools teach students 64 to make and play with shadow puppets.
We hope this old art will stay popular for a long, long time. It's not only a fun art, 65 a part of our important cultural
heritage.
第三节：单词拼写（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
根据所给语境和首字母写出单词的正确形式
66.The main f__________ of the ear is to listen to sounds.
67. Children can visit the museum free of c__________on weekends.
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68. He was a___________ in reading a novel and didn't notice me coming in.
69. I am not s___________with your explanation and intend to take the matter further.
70. A person of high i___________means he is very clever.
71. In our class,the m___________ of students like reading science fiction.
72. Many companies now offer f_______ working hours to help employees balance their work and life.
73. To her classmates’ surprise,She was a___________into a top university.
74. The child’s eyes showed a clear d___________for the new toy.
75. Without h___________, she smiled and held out her hand kindly.
第四部分 应用文写作 (满分 25 分)
假设你是李华，你的英国笔友 Lucy 想了解中国的传统节日。请根据你的生活经历，写一封邮件介绍一个你参
与过的节日活动，内容包括：
1.节日名称及时间；
2.你参与的具体活动（如聚会、传统习俗等）；
3.你的感受或收获。
注意:1.写作词数应为 80 左右;
2.格式已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Lucy,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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2024 学年第二学期宁波三锋教研联盟期末联考
高一年级英语学科
第 I 卷（选择题，共 95 分）
第一部分：听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1~5 ABCAC 6~10 CABCB 11~15 BCAAB 16~20 ABBCC
第二部分：阅读理解（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；第二
节共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
21～23 DAD 24～27CBBC 28～31 DDCB 32～35 BCDA
七选五 36～40：FGCAE
第三部分 语言运用（共三节, 满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 BCAAB 46-50 CCDDA 51-55 BCDAB
第 П 卷非选择题部分（共 55 分）
第二节 语法填空 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分; 满分 15 分)
56. a 57. valuable 58. which 59. using 60. to
61. is placed 62. stories 63. to keep 64.how 65. but
第三节 单词拼写（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
66. function 67. charge 68. absorbed 69. satisfied 70. intelligence
71. majority 72. flexible 73. admitted 74.desire 75.hesitation
第四部分：应用文（满分 25 分）
参考范文：
Dear Lucy,
I’m thrilled to share my memorable experience of the Mid-Autumn Festival last year, which took
place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when families got together to admire the full moon and
celebrated unity.
In my hometown, I joined my colleagues for a delightful dinner. We indulged in mooncakes with a
variety of fillings, from sweet lotus seed paste to savory egg yolk, which was fascinating. After dinner, we
went to a park by the river, where many people were releasing lanterns shaped like stars.
The Mid-Autumn Festival taught me that traditions have the power to bring people closer. I sincerely
hope you can experience the warmth of this festival someday!
Yours,
Li Hua
听力部分录音材料
Text 1 帮忙检查作文
M: Mom, I just finished my composition. Can you check it before I hand it in？
W: Sure, let’s take a look. Sweetie, this is terrific. Your ideas are so original.
M: Thanks.
Text 2 饭店就餐
W: Excuse me. Can you come here for a moment
M: Yes, is there something wrong
W: I’m afraid you’ve made a mistake. This isn’t what I ordered.
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M: So sorry, I must have confused the orders. I’ll check it.
Text 3 购物计划
W: It’s Friday today. Shall we go shopping tomorrow
M: Hmm… Why not go shopping the day after tomorrow I hate all the crowds of Saturday shopping.
Text 4 购买手机
W: This cellphone is the latest and quite popular among young people.
M: I like it very much. Some of my classmates have bought it. I will take it.
W: OK. Here is your receipt. You can return it in 7 days and exchange it in one month.
Text 5 谈论新同事
M: I don’t think Cathy can finish the reports in one week.
W: That’s what I am thinking. She just came to our company a month ago. She needs more training.
Text 6 电脑老化
W: So can you fix it
M: I’m sorry. This computer is not broken or damaged. ⑥It’s simply just too old! That’s why your
programs and applications are running slow. There really isn’t much I can do. ⑦It’s time to have a new
one.
W: What do you mean I bought this computer just three years ago!
M: Yes, but technology is ever changing and it’s becoming faster and faster!
Text 7 去看牙医
W: Oh, it’s already 3 o’clock. I must be off now.
M: Why do you leave so soon, Nina
W: Last week, my dentist found I had a bad tooth while cleaning my teeth. ⑧And she advised me to pull
it out this week.
M: Got it. When do you need to get to the dentist’s
W: By 4:00 pm.
M: It’s only a fifteen-minute drive. I’m sure you can get there on time.
W: But I’m not driving my car today. And the bus always makes me sick. ⑨I have to walk all the way
there.
M: In this case, you’d better set off now.
Text 8 房子到期
W: You look upset. What happened
M: My lease is up. I have to move.
W: Why ⑩This apartment is off the street and it looks new. The price is reasonable. Can’t you renew
it
M: The owner wants to sell the apartment.
W: Well, I can help you pack. You should start looking for a new place.
M: I think I might live with my parents for a couple of months. You know how hard it is to find a good
place around here.
W: Well, let me know if there’s anything I can do to help out.
M: Actually, would you mind looking after my pet rabbit for a couple of weeks
W: Oh, I thought your pet was a cat or a dog.
Text 9 新朋友
M: I’ve made a new friend recently. Her name is Susan, and she’s from South Africa.
W: How did you meet her
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M: We met over WeChat. She has very cool photos on her social media. The photos of her hometown look
amazing. It’s in the southwest of South Africa. She invited me to travel there.
W: That’s great. What languages do the people there speak
M: Well, many languages are spoken there, such as Afrikaans, Xhosa and so on, but Susan only
speaks English. She says her great-grandparents were from Britain.
W: Didn’t South Africa host the Football World Cup a few years ago They must play football a lot then,
right
M: I think they play football, but it’s not as popular as rugby.
W: What is the name of her hometown Can I look at her photos
M: It’s called Cape Town. Let me show you some of them.
Text 10 17 岁少年创最年轻单人环球飞行纪录
M: Mack Rutherford is a 17-year-old pilot. He has become the youngest person to fly alone around the
world. He landed his small plane in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia. That is also where he started his trip
five months ago. Rutherford turned 17 during his trip. He broke the Guinness World Record for the
youngest male to fly around the world. That record had been held by Travis Ludlow of Britain. Ludlow
was 18 when he made his flight around the world last year. Rutherford was born into a family of
flyers. His sister, Zara finished her own around-the-world flight in January at the age of 19. Zara also
set the record as the youngest woman to fly alone around the world.
To break the Guinness World Records, Rutherford crossed the equator twice. He first planned to make the
trip in three months. However, it lasted longer because of several barriers, including rainstorms, sandstorms
and extreme heat. Most of the delays were caused by waits to get permits and other documents
required for keeping with the flight plan.
On Wednesday, a huge crowd of people welcomed Rutherford and celebrated his achievements.
Useful Expressions:
original 有独创性的
set off 出发；动身；启程
lease 租约
renew 续约
equator 赤道
sandstorm 沙暴
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