浙江省金华市四校2024-2025学年高一下学期5月联考英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）
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2024学年第二学期高一年级5月四校联考
英语学科 试题卷
考生须知：
1.本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号 (填涂)；
3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
第Ⅰ卷(选择题)
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 color is Linda's bag
A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.
2. How soon will the man probably arrive to pick up the woman
A. In 30 minutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In 10 minutes.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Sell his MP3 player. B. Borrow an MP3 player. C. Buy a new MP3 player.
4. Why does the woman want a Chinese name
A. She will work in China.
B. She is taking a Chinese class.
C. She has made some Chinese friends.
5. What is the woman doing
A. Apologizing. B. Expressing thanks. C. Complaining.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Eating in China. B. Working in China. C. Traveling in China.
7. What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Fellow workers. C. Customer and agent.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the woman's husband want to drink
A. Orange juice. B. Hot milk. C. Lemon tea.
9. When does the woman want the drinks
A. At about 7:30 am. B. At about 8:00 am. C. At about 8:30 am.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Why does the man always travel by subway in Beijing
A. It's clean. B. It's cheap. C. It's fast and comfortable.
11. What does the man think of the buses in Beijing
A. Slow. B. Wonderful. C. Expensive.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She doesn't like the subway.
B. She travelled much in China.
C. She thinks the taxi fares of Beijing are high.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What did Charlie Watson do
A. He created a website.
B. He set up his own soccer club.
C. He earned a billion dollars at 16.
14. Why does Anna Philipova impress the woman
A. She put out a fire by herself.
B. She saved her two brothers from a fire.
C. She climbed the highest mountain in the Andes.
15. Who will the woman probably vote for
A. Charlie Watson. B. Malik Monroe. C. Felipe Flores.
16. How did Malik Monroe raise money
A. By teaching in schools. B. By organizing concerts. C. By working in hospitals.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What was Mr. Perkins like
A. He tried to be better than others.
B. He tried to be the same as others.
C. He was always different from others.
18. Where did Mr. Perkins go the day after he bought his new car
A. His office. B. His friend's house. C. The country.
19. How did Mr. Perkins finally find his car
A. By trying his key in every car.
B. By checking the plate number.
C. By waiting until all other cars had left.
20. When did Mr. Perkins leave the parking lot
A. Around 5:00 p. m. B. Around 6:00 p. m. C. Around 7:00 p. m.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
From going to work to traveling, here are some backpacks you can use in several different situations.
This backpack is described as“designed for travel” and you can see why— as unzipped and open, it looks a bit like a carry-on bag. It has two zip pockets and an inside compartment(隔层). With a shoe compartment and a bag for wet clothes, it is a great choice for traveling and regular use.
Della Gao backpack
This backpack will have you feeling safe, with lockable zips(拉链). It has three main compartments and at 17 inches, has a large overall space for keeping important items. It's a wise choice for business travel, university or if you' re going on holiday with high-value items.
Lekesky backpack
Looking like a cross between a lunch bag and a backpack, the Lekesky bag is actually a bit of both,with two pockets alongside a main compartment. The bag also has a separate lunch compartment, able to store food for nine hours with an ice bag. The bag comes in black/ white as well as green/ white.
Maxtop backpack
If what you' re after in a backpack is a lot of space, then this bag will be the one for you. It comes with metal zippers and a USB port, plus it can be folded up when not in use. It also has a D-ring for you to hang a key or other items if desired.
21. Which backpack best suits a person carrying expensive items
A. Della Gao backpack B. Lekesky backpack
C. SZLX backpack D. Maxtop backpack
22. What is true about Lekesky backpack
A. It comes in four different colors. B. It is great for keeping food.
C. It can be folded up when not in use. D. It has a bag for wet clothes.
23. In which section of a newspaper does the text probably appear
A. Sports. B. Health. C. Lifestyle. D. Culture.
B
Ben was eleven years old when he spotted his neighbour, Julie, working in her garden. He popped his head over the fence, and said to her, “I' ve seen you' re very good with a lawn mower (割草机) and gardening tools. The hedge (树篱) over the pathway near here has become so overgrown that I am planning to cut it back myself. Would you like to help out ”
Julie loved the idea of helping Ben and their community. They agreed to cut the hedge the followingSunday. Ben's brother Josh, aged 8 at the time, also came along to help. All three of them tackled away at it until they reduced it.
They posted photos of their handiwork on“Our Malmesbury”, their local Facebook Group. The community reaction was amazing. The comments and reactions just kept on coming. The whole town ofMalmesbury seemed to embrace their team spirit and felt inspired to follow their lead. Many people raised their hands to volunteer and do more to keep their town tidy. With many willing hands, their town has transformed. Before, the town looked a bit run down, but now, the place looks cleaner and tidier.
To keep the projects going, Ben created a Facebook page and website to support their projects. TheirFacebook Page“Helping The Community Of Malmesbury” currently sits at 669 members and is a place for all the locals to share what litter picking and cleaning up they have been up to. Ben also managed to sort funding through local businesses and associations. The funding has helped them obtain trees, plants, tools, and gardening equipment. When community members plan a clean-up, they can contact them via the website to access any tools and equipment they need to complete a project.
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Ben is so pleased that 6 years later, the clean up campaign is still in full-swing. He has just been so overwhelmed with the support over the years that he cannot thank the community enough. Their mission will not stop.
24. What did Ben invite Julie to do
A. Mow the lawn. B. Cut the hedge.
C. Repair the fence. D. Help the neighbor.
25. What did the community do after seeing their post
A. They cleaned their town. B. They shared more photos.
C. They embraced each other. D. They stood by doing nothing.
26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Ways to raise funds. B. Efforts to run the projects.
C. Scenes of doing cleaning. D. Feelings of managing the projects.
27. What can we learn from the text
A. No pains, no gains. B. You reap what you sow.
C. More haste, less speed. D. Many hands make light work.
C
Elon Musk has offered a prize of $100m for the best carbon capture(碳捕捉) proposal. It can save his committee a lot of time. The money should go to Peter Wohlleben, whose book The Hidden Life ofTrees was an encouraging bestseller of 2015. Wohlleben's idea is this: do nothing about trees. Stop toying with them, thinking that we can deal with climate change better than nature. If we don't, our Rome will burn.
The Hidden Life of Trees argued that trees are social. It shows that they can be our rescuer. But it's terribly hard to let ourselves be saved. We think we can be the authors of our own rescue. Of course, there are things we could and should be doing, but in terms of forestry practice, often what's considered as part of the solution is part of the problem.
Anyone who has planted a tree in their garden knows that it has a far-reaching effect—— it makes your garden cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Forests cool by transpiring (蒸发). If there's no water, there's no cooling. Drought can kill trees fast, but trees have many ways of dealing with it, and Wohlleben sets them out. As a species, we have survived many climatic changes by changing our behavior— and that's how trees survive, too. Trees learn from their past harms and produce younger ones programmed with those lessons. They change the rate at which they feed themselves with sugar solution through root networks.
Forests can take in greenhouse gases effectively as long as they live. Cut them down and burn them and you' re letting off carbon dioxide not just from the wood, but also from the forest floor. Broadleaf trees are not " harvest-ready" at 200 years: they are teenagers. We must interrogate comforting expressions such as " renewable energy", and learn the real cost of our toilet paper.
If we don't learn to do nothing about trees, they will eventually be alone anyway—— but without us Wohlleben brilliantly and readably shows us how urgent and how hard it is to do nothing.
28. What's suggested in the book
A. Using renewable energy. B. Leaving trees alone.
C. Dealing with climate change. D. Changing forestry species.
29. What might happen if we keep toying with trees
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A. We will be our own rescuer. B. We will be alone without trees.
C. Our world will be destroyed. D. The capital city of Italy will burn.
30. How do trees survive drought
A. They stop absorbing water. B. They lose all their leaves.
C. They get help from humans. D. They slow down their growth.
31. What does the underlined word" interrogate" in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Try. B. Explain.
C. Question. D. Appreciate.
D
The emergence of de-inking printers represents an advancement of printing technology and paper recycling, addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. For decades, traditional printing processes have been linked to substantial paper waste, with millions of tons of paper being consumed annually-often used just once before being thrown away.
The innovative de-inking printer operates through a combination of advanced technologies. Using an advanced sensor system, it first identifies the presence of in k on the surface of the paper. Subsequently,a high-intensity laser(激光) is precisely directed to target and vaporize (汽化) ink effectively, removing them without causing any damage to the paper fibers.
One of the most remarkable advantages of this technology lies in its potential to reduce overall paper consumption. By enabling the reuse of printed materials through effective ink removal, it significantly reduces the demand for newly produced paper. This shift not only preserves natural resources but also plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions associated with the paper production.
From an economic perspective, the adoption of de-inking printers presents long-term financial advantages. Although the initial investment in purchasing and installing (安装) the printer may be relatively high, the long-term savings from reduced paper and ink purchases can be substantial.
However, the widespread adoption of de-inking printers is not without its challenges. The technology requires further improvements to enhance de-inking efficiency and ensure that the quality of recycled paper meets industry standards. Additionally, there exists a significant barrier in terms of user acceptance: many individuals and organizations are used to using new paper and may be reluctant to recycled alternatives, even when they are of comparable quality.
In conclusion, the de-inking printer stands as a ray of hope for achieving a more sustainable future within the printing industry. With continued technological advancements and growing environmental awareness, this technology has the potential to transform the industry, contributing to a more eco-friendly and resource-efficient world.
32. What is the de-inking printer aimed at
A. Recycling the used ink. B. Producing recyclable paper.
C. Improving the printing speed. D. Reducing the waste of resources.
33. How does the de-inking printer remove ink from paper
A. By adding chemicals into the ink. B. By combining sensors and lasers.
C· By converting paper into new materials. D. By using laser to burn letters on the paper.
34. What prevents the broad application of de-inking printer
A. It can only be used with special ink.
B. It is too large to be used in most offices.
C. People are unwilling to use recycled paper.
D. Users find it complex to understand.
35. What is the author's attitude towards de-inking printer
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Negative.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 36 . In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.
Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 37 . Singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reprice stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.
38 . A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.
Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 39 . For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive(认知的) tasks is shown to improve older people's cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.
In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 40 .
A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.
B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.
C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.
D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.
E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.
F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.
G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When receiving the school's only Excellent Teaching Award of the year, I just couldn't keep my feelings under control.
English is not my 41 language. I studied a non-English humanities major in China. 42 ,after moving to the United States, English became crucial for my 43 . Despite significant improvements in my English proficiency, my obvious Chinese accent 44 , often making learning and professional interactions challenging.
During the initial semester, students 45 complained about my English, which made me 46 and think more about my job security.
In response to students’ 47 , Professor H, the department head, who always managed to 48 the conflict with humor and seriousness, said, “We are all individuals and develop our own unique accents. Dr. Ma's Chinese accent has charm, and if you listen carefully in class, you will get used to that and eventually 49 it.”
Protected by Professor H,I 50 improved my English and teaching skills. In the classroom, I 51 my class model, from a lecture-centered one to an interactive one. I turned to the media to improve my language skills and stay 52 on current affairs, enriching my material for classroom discussions. Gradually, my English became more fluent, and my unique integration of stories and cartoons became a 53 of my teaching.
Over the years, many things have changed, but not my accent. One student gave me a plaque(匾额).It reads, “An average teacher tells, a good teacher explains, and an excellent teacher inspires.” It 54 me every day. I proudly display my Excellent Teaching Award medal beside it as a reminder to always 55 excellence.
41. A. working B. native C. favorite D. spare
42. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
43. A. career B. judgment C. application D. principle
44. A. changed B. weakened C. remained D. helped
45. A. rarely B. jokingly C. accidentally D. frequently
46. A. anxious B. excited C. calm D. abnormal
47. A. invitation B. criticism C. inspiration D. embarrassment
48. A. record B. silence C. access D. admit
49. A. examine B. share C. understand D. believe
50. A. tirelessly B. hopelessly C. randomly D. secretly
51. A. accepted B. shifted C. repeated D. explained
52. A. relaxed B. satisfied C. amused D. informed
53. A. need B. problem C. feature D. report
54. A. motivates B. disturbs C. defends D. corrects
55. A. cheer for B. rely on C. pick out D. go after
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)
第二节 语法填空(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。
Seniors are one of the most active 56 (group) in China's tourism industry today. They are taking scenic train rides to places 57 they can escape the summer heat, traveling around the world on ships and even camping in the wild. There will be over 100 million 58 (energy)young-old travelers in China by the end of 2025.
Seniors have more free time and they are much 59 (wealthy) than before. Besides, their health conditions have greatly improved. These all make it easier for seniors to go on trips. The aging society in China also contributes 60 the rapid development of silver tourism. By the end of 2022,the number of Chinese people aged 60 or above 61 (account) for 19.8 percent of China's total population.
The digital gap is an important thing that 62 (negative) influences the experience of senior tourists, said a survey. Experts note that efforts should be made to fill 63 gap. Shanghai's Culture
and Tourism Department has made an 64 (improve) on its local tourism mini program by designing a senior version. The new version allows senior tourists' families 65 (book) tickets for them online.
第四部分 书面表达(共两小节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分)
假定你是交换生 Peter，你的同学李华邀请你一起体验了一个中国传统节日，请写一篇英文博客短文分享这次经历。要点：
1.节日介绍
2.活动经历
3.个人感受
注意：
1.写作词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
阅读下面的材料，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。
One day Albert found a baby bird lying on the ground, squawking(叫喊) for help. Feeling sad for the bird, Albert petted it gently and wanted to help it, but he didn't know how since he was just 7 years old. So he took the bird in his hands, carried it carefully home and showed it to his parents. At once, his parents took action. They washed the bird and found it injured. With the help of his parents, Albert dressed the wound. But it would need time and care for the bird to completely recover. As the bird had become dear to his heart, Albert immediately offered to care for the bird.
Albert named his new friend“Lucky”. He began to feed the bird and he even ran out to collect grass to build a soft nest for the bird. Then, he put the nest beside his bed. Albert and the bird were sleeping together and living together. Soon they became close friends. Albert always told it about his experiences in school and his secrets. Lucky, an extremely patient audience, usually responded to him with a few nods and chirps(叽叽喳喳声). Albert's parents also loved Lucky. They regarded it as a family member.
In the course of time, Lucky gradually recovered and started to hop(脚跳) and jump a little bit and exercise its wings. That made everyone happier. Soon it would be able to fly. How wonderful!
But what then Albert became thoughtful and started to think. “If Lucky started to fly, it could simply fly away one day.” But that would not happen. Albert loved his friend so much that he couldn't imagine parting with it. He wondered, “I should surely stay with Lucky forever. But how Keep the windows closed all the time That was not practical.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, he bought a small cage and kept Lucky in it. _____________________________________________________________________ 、
Knowing the bad situation, Albert's parents decided to help Lucky and their son. ______________________________________________________
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2024学年第二学期高一年级四校联考英语试题
参考答案
听力
1-5ACCAC 6-10ABCAC 11-15 ACABB 16-20BBACC
阅读理解
21-23. ABC 24-27. BABD 28-31. BCDC 32-35. DBCA 36-40. EDACG
完型填空
41-45. BDACD 46-50. ABBCA 51-55. BDCAD
语法填空
56. groups 57. where 58. energetic 59. wealthier 60. to
61. had accounted 62. negatively 63. the 64. improvement 65. to book
应用文参考范文
My Unforgettable Dragon Boat Festival
Recently, my Chinese friend Li Hua invited me to celebrate the Dragon BoatFestival, which is a traditional Chinese festival falling on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in honor of Qu Yuan.
During the festival, excitement filled the air. Li Hua’ s mom soaked glutinous rice, and his grandmother prepared bamboo leaves. When making zongzi, I was clumsy at first, but with their patient help, I managed to wrap a few. Later, we watched dragon boat races. Drums beat, teams paddled fast, and boats flew across the water. Everyone around us was shouting and cheering, and I couldn't help joining them, which was so thrilling!
What an unforgettable experience! Not only did I felt the warmth of Chinese family, but also gain a deep insight into traditional Chinese culture. I'm looking forward to more cultural adventures here!
读后续写参考范文
Paragraph 1:
Then, he bought a small cage and kept Lucky in it. In the beginning, Lucky seemed fine inside it. He believed he had made the right choice to keep Lucky close and secure. However, as time passed, things took a turn for the worse. After a fully recovery, Lucky wanted to spread its wings and fly in the sky. When all its attempts failed, what Lucky could do was sitting inside the little cage and squawking sadly.Several days later, Lucky refused to eat and drink. Worried and confused, he didn't know what to do about it.
Paragraph 2:
Knowing the bad situation, Albert's parents decided to help Lucky and their son. They told their son, “If you really love Lucky, you should think of how to make it happy.” After careful consideration, Albert opened both his heart and the cage. Lucky was released and flew away. Two weeks later, a wonderful thing happened: Lucky returned, flying around Albert and chirped happily, seeming to say thanks to him.This had happened from time to time since then. Ins tead of losing a forced friend,Albert had made a permanent one.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Hi, Linda. Did you buy anything in the town yesterday
W: Yes. Look at my beautiful green sweater. And I bought this amazing red leather bag and a lovely blue skirt.
Text 2
W: Hello, Mike. My train is arriving in 30 minutes. Will you be on time to pick me up
M: No problem. I am already on my way. It's only 10 minutes’ drive.
Text 3
M: This MP3 player is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn't work at all.
W: There is a seasonal sale at Carrefour. Why not go there and have a look There might be some good bargains.
Text 4
W: Brad, I' ve got this list of Chinese names here. Could you help me pick one
M: So you are serious about having a Chinese name for your job in China
W: Yes, two of my friends in the team have already got theirs.
Text 5
W: I would appreciate it if you could turn the volume of your music player down a little in the evenings. It is really quite annoying, you know.
M: I'm sorry for that. I didn't realize I was bothering anyone else. I promise it won't happen again.
Text 6
W: Did you often eat out when you worked in China
M: No. As a matter of fact, I seldom ate out.
W: You must be good at cooking, aren't you
M: Not really. I sometimes cooked for myself but most of the time I had dishes delivered to my apartment. You never know how convenient it was. Food delivery is popular in China, and it's not expensive at all.
W: That's great. Next time I hope the boss can send me there.
M: We are setting up more branches in China I believe you will have a chance soon.
Text7
W: Hello, room service. This is Alice Brown in room 308. We’ d like to order some drinks
M: Yes, madam. What would you like
W: We'd like to start with fruit juice. Apple for me and orange for my daughter.
M: Right, Madam! Do you want any tea or milk
W: No, thank you! Just some lemon tea for my husband, and some hot milk for my children.
M: OK! And What time do you want it brought to you room
W: About 8 am. Oh, wait, please bring it half an hour earlier. We may leave early to go sightseeing in the city.
M:OK!
Text 8
W: Have you travelled much in China
M: No, not much — but I travel quite a lot in Beijing every day.
W: Do you think the transportation system in Beijing is good
M: Yes, I do. I think the Beijing subway is wonderful. I always travel by subway because it's fast and comfortable.
W: But don't you think buses in Beijing are rather slow
M: Yes, I do, particularly in the rush hour. The roads get very full and there are traffic jams nearly
everywhere.
W: When you are in a hurry, I think the best way to travel in Beijing is by subway. Taxis get held up in traffic jams easily. Besides, the fares are rather high.
Text 9
M: What's that website
W: People send in the names of teenagers who have done something great. Everyone votes’ and the teenager with the most votes wins.
M: Who's that boy in the photo
W: He's a teenager named Charlie Watson. He has his own soccer website. He designed it himself and did all the work. He's only 17, and he already has a million dollars. There's also a boy namedFelipe Flores. He climbed the highest mountain in the Andes.
M: So, who are you going to vote for
W: I'm not sure. There are two I really like.
M: Who are they
W: One is a girl named Anna Philipova. She's 13 years old. There was a terrible fire in her home, and she walked right into the burning building to rescue her two little brothers. She got them both out alive, but her hand was badly burned.
M: Wow! And who's the other
W: The other's a 16-year-old boy named Malik Monroe. He gave three million dollars to hospitals and schools in Africa last year.
M: How does he get the money
W: He organizes big concerts in schools and colleges all over the USA. Then he gives all the money he gets from the concerts to hospitals and schools in Africa.
Text 10
Mr. Perkins stood at the bus stop and watched the cars go by. Many of the cars were new Beta400s, and most of them were yellow. Mr. Perkins always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work and at the end of the week. Mr.Perkins did not like to be different. The following week, Mr. Perkins bought a new, bright yellowBeta 400s. He was satisfied with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. He was even more satisfied with his new car when he saw all the other Beta 400s in front, behind, and on both sides of him.
Mr. Perkins parked his car in a big parking lot near his office, and worked the rest of the day. But when he came back at five o’ clock, there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the parking lot that he did not know which was his car. He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he didn't like. So he stopped. Poor Mr. Perkins had to wait nearly two hours until his car was the only one left in the parking lot.
英语学科 试题卷
考生须知：
1.本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号 (填涂)；
3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
第Ⅰ卷(选择题)
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 color is Linda's bag
A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.
2. How soon will the man probably arrive to pick up the woman
A. In 30 minutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In 10 minutes.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Sell his MP3 player. B. Borrow an MP3 player. C. Buy a new MP3 player.
4. Why does the woman want a Chinese name
A. She will work in China.
B. She is taking a Chinese class.
C. She has made some Chinese friends.
5. What is the woman doing
A. Apologizing. B. Expressing thanks. C. Complaining.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Eating in China. B. Working in China. C. Traveling in China.
7. What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Fellow workers. C. Customer and agent.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the woman's husband want to drink
A. Orange juice. B. Hot milk. C. Lemon tea.
9. When does the woman want the drinks
A. At about 7:30 am. B. At about 8:00 am. C. At about 8:30 am.
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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Why does the man always travel by subway in Beijing
A. It's clean. B. It's cheap. C. It's fast and comfortable.
11. What does the man think of the buses in Beijing
A. Slow. B. Wonderful. C. Expensive.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She doesn't like the subway.
B. She travelled much in China.
C. She thinks the taxi fares of Beijing are high.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What did Charlie Watson do
A. He created a website.
B. He set up his own soccer club.
C. He earned a billion dollars at 16.
14. Why does Anna Philipova impress the woman
A. She put out a fire by herself.
B. She saved her two brothers from a fire.
C. She climbed the highest mountain in the Andes.
15. Who will the woman probably vote for
A. Charlie Watson. B. Malik Monroe. C. Felipe Flores.
16. How did Malik Monroe raise money
A. By teaching in schools. B. By organizing concerts. C. By working in hospitals.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What was Mr. Perkins like
A. He tried to be better than others.
B. He tried to be the same as others.
C. He was always different from others.
18. Where did Mr. Perkins go the day after he bought his new car
A. His office. B. His friend's house. C. The country.
19. How did Mr. Perkins finally find his car
A. By trying his key in every car.
B. By checking the plate number.
C. By waiting until all other cars had left.
20. When did Mr. Perkins leave the parking lot
A. Around 5:00 p. m. B. Around 6:00 p. m. C. Around 7:00 p. m.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
From going to work to traveling, here are some backpacks you can use in several different situations.
This backpack is described as“designed for travel” and you can see why— as unzipped and open, it looks a bit like a carry-on bag. It has two zip pockets and an inside compartment(隔层). With a shoe compartment and a bag for wet clothes, it is a great choice for traveling and regular use.
Della Gao backpack
This backpack will have you feeling safe, with lockable zips(拉链). It has three main compartments and at 17 inches, has a large overall space for keeping important items. It's a wise choice for business travel, university or if you' re going on holiday with high-value items.
Lekesky backpack
Looking like a cross between a lunch bag and a backpack, the Lekesky bag is actually a bit of both,with two pockets alongside a main compartment. The bag also has a separate lunch compartment, able to store food for nine hours with an ice bag. The bag comes in black/ white as well as green/ white.
Maxtop backpack
If what you' re after in a backpack is a lot of space, then this bag will be the one for you. It comes with metal zippers and a USB port, plus it can be folded up when not in use. It also has a D-ring for you to hang a key or other items if desired.
21. Which backpack best suits a person carrying expensive items
A. Della Gao backpack B. Lekesky backpack
C. SZLX backpack D. Maxtop backpack
22. What is true about Lekesky backpack
A. It comes in four different colors. B. It is great for keeping food.
C. It can be folded up when not in use. D. It has a bag for wet clothes.
23. In which section of a newspaper does the text probably appear
A. Sports. B. Health. C. Lifestyle. D. Culture.
B
Ben was eleven years old when he spotted his neighbour, Julie, working in her garden. He popped his head over the fence, and said to her, “I' ve seen you' re very good with a lawn mower (割草机) and gardening tools. The hedge (树篱) over the pathway near here has become so overgrown that I am planning to cut it back myself. Would you like to help out ”
Julie loved the idea of helping Ben and their community. They agreed to cut the hedge the followingSunday. Ben's brother Josh, aged 8 at the time, also came along to help. All three of them tackled away at it until they reduced it.
They posted photos of their handiwork on“Our Malmesbury”, their local Facebook Group. The community reaction was amazing. The comments and reactions just kept on coming. The whole town ofMalmesbury seemed to embrace their team spirit and felt inspired to follow their lead. Many people raised their hands to volunteer and do more to keep their town tidy. With many willing hands, their town has transformed. Before, the town looked a bit run down, but now, the place looks cleaner and tidier.
To keep the projects going, Ben created a Facebook page and website to support their projects. TheirFacebook Page“Helping The Community Of Malmesbury” currently sits at 669 members and is a place for all the locals to share what litter picking and cleaning up they have been up to. Ben also managed to sort funding through local businesses and associations. The funding has helped them obtain trees, plants, tools, and gardening equipment. When community members plan a clean-up, they can contact them via the website to access any tools and equipment they need to complete a project.
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Ben is so pleased that 6 years later, the clean up campaign is still in full-swing. He has just been so overwhelmed with the support over the years that he cannot thank the community enough. Their mission will not stop.
24. What did Ben invite Julie to do
A. Mow the lawn. B. Cut the hedge.
C. Repair the fence. D. Help the neighbor.
25. What did the community do after seeing their post
A. They cleaned their town. B. They shared more photos.
C. They embraced each other. D. They stood by doing nothing.
26. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Ways to raise funds. B. Efforts to run the projects.
C. Scenes of doing cleaning. D. Feelings of managing the projects.
27. What can we learn from the text
A. No pains, no gains. B. You reap what you sow.
C. More haste, less speed. D. Many hands make light work.
C
Elon Musk has offered a prize of $100m for the best carbon capture(碳捕捉) proposal. It can save his committee a lot of time. The money should go to Peter Wohlleben, whose book The Hidden Life ofTrees was an encouraging bestseller of 2015. Wohlleben's idea is this: do nothing about trees. Stop toying with them, thinking that we can deal with climate change better than nature. If we don't, our Rome will burn.
The Hidden Life of Trees argued that trees are social. It shows that they can be our rescuer. But it's terribly hard to let ourselves be saved. We think we can be the authors of our own rescue. Of course, there are things we could and should be doing, but in terms of forestry practice, often what's considered as part of the solution is part of the problem.
Anyone who has planted a tree in their garden knows that it has a far-reaching effect—— it makes your garden cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Forests cool by transpiring (蒸发). If there's no water, there's no cooling. Drought can kill trees fast, but trees have many ways of dealing with it, and Wohlleben sets them out. As a species, we have survived many climatic changes by changing our behavior— and that's how trees survive, too. Trees learn from their past harms and produce younger ones programmed with those lessons. They change the rate at which they feed themselves with sugar solution through root networks.
Forests can take in greenhouse gases effectively as long as they live. Cut them down and burn them and you' re letting off carbon dioxide not just from the wood, but also from the forest floor. Broadleaf trees are not " harvest-ready" at 200 years: they are teenagers. We must interrogate comforting expressions such as " renewable energy", and learn the real cost of our toilet paper.
If we don't learn to do nothing about trees, they will eventually be alone anyway—— but without us Wohlleben brilliantly and readably shows us how urgent and how hard it is to do nothing.
28. What's suggested in the book
A. Using renewable energy. B. Leaving trees alone.
C. Dealing with climate change. D. Changing forestry species.
29. What might happen if we keep toying with trees
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A. We will be our own rescuer. B. We will be alone without trees.
C. Our world will be destroyed. D. The capital city of Italy will burn.
30. How do trees survive drought
A. They stop absorbing water. B. They lose all their leaves.
C. They get help from humans. D. They slow down their growth.
31. What does the underlined word" interrogate" in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Try. B. Explain.
C. Question. D. Appreciate.
D
The emergence of de-inking printers represents an advancement of printing technology and paper recycling, addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. For decades, traditional printing processes have been linked to substantial paper waste, with millions of tons of paper being consumed annually-often used just once before being thrown away.
The innovative de-inking printer operates through a combination of advanced technologies. Using an advanced sensor system, it first identifies the presence of in k on the surface of the paper. Subsequently,a high-intensity laser(激光) is precisely directed to target and vaporize (汽化) ink effectively, removing them without causing any damage to the paper fibers.
One of the most remarkable advantages of this technology lies in its potential to reduce overall paper consumption. By enabling the reuse of printed materials through effective ink removal, it significantly reduces the demand for newly produced paper. This shift not only preserves natural resources but also plays a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions associated with the paper production.
From an economic perspective, the adoption of de-inking printers presents long-term financial advantages. Although the initial investment in purchasing and installing (安装) the printer may be relatively high, the long-term savings from reduced paper and ink purchases can be substantial.
However, the widespread adoption of de-inking printers is not without its challenges. The technology requires further improvements to enhance de-inking efficiency and ensure that the quality of recycled paper meets industry standards. Additionally, there exists a significant barrier in terms of user acceptance: many individuals and organizations are used to using new paper and may be reluctant to recycled alternatives, even when they are of comparable quality.
In conclusion, the de-inking printer stands as a ray of hope for achieving a more sustainable future within the printing industry. With continued technological advancements and growing environmental awareness, this technology has the potential to transform the industry, contributing to a more eco-friendly and resource-efficient world.
32. What is the de-inking printer aimed at
A. Recycling the used ink. B. Producing recyclable paper.
C. Improving the printing speed. D. Reducing the waste of resources.
33. How does the de-inking printer remove ink from paper
A. By adding chemicals into the ink. B. By combining sensors and lasers.
C· By converting paper into new materials. D. By using laser to burn letters on the paper.
34. What prevents the broad application of de-inking printer
A. It can only be used with special ink.
B. It is too large to be used in most offices.
C. People are unwilling to use recycled paper.
D. Users find it complex to understand.
35. What is the author's attitude towards de-inking printer
A. Optimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Negative.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余项。
Getting older means greater maturity and wisdom. 36 . In a society that is aging fast, it has become crucial to find ways to prevent related mental and emotional disorders. Music emerges as a promising tool for promoting well-being of the elderly.
Music has a great power to cause strong emotions and intense pleasure. 37 . Singing and dancing to music with others is not only fun but also improves mood. Musical activities are great ways to reprice stress because they take our minds off problems. They also help us feel less lonely and more connected with other people.
38 . A song may become a soundtrack for a particular time, such as a delightful party with friends that you had a long time ago. Listening to that song allows you to remember all the happy memories from that time.
Finally, music contributes to keeping our thinking skills sharp. It makes our brains work hard in unique ways to understand the rhythm and melody. 39 . For example, exposure to background music, particularly classical music, during cognitive(认知的) tasks is shown to improve older people's cognitive processes, such as processing speed and working memory.
In conclusion, music is a powerful tool to fight against aging-related emotional and cognitive problems. It is an enjoyable and social activity, available to anyone regardless of their background or previous musical experience. 40 .
A. Music can also open forgotten doors to our memories.
B. Recalling happy memories can lift our mood on a bad day.
C. Even passive music listening can help elderly adults think better.
D. This helps people feel better when they are depressed or anxious.
E. However, it often involves a series of physical and mental challenges.
F. The ability to form new memories is essential for processing information.
G. Thus, this accessible intervention should become a major policy priority for healthy aging.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When receiving the school's only Excellent Teaching Award of the year, I just couldn't keep my feelings under control.
English is not my 41 language. I studied a non-English humanities major in China. 42 ,after moving to the United States, English became crucial for my 43 . Despite significant improvements in my English proficiency, my obvious Chinese accent 44 , often making learning and professional interactions challenging.
During the initial semester, students 45 complained about my English, which made me 46 and think more about my job security.
In response to students’ 47 , Professor H, the department head, who always managed to 48 the conflict with humor and seriousness, said, “We are all individuals and develop our own unique accents. Dr. Ma's Chinese accent has charm, and if you listen carefully in class, you will get used to that and eventually 49 it.”
Protected by Professor H,I 50 improved my English and teaching skills. In the classroom, I 51 my class model, from a lecture-centered one to an interactive one. I turned to the media to improve my language skills and stay 52 on current affairs, enriching my material for classroom discussions. Gradually, my English became more fluent, and my unique integration of stories and cartoons became a 53 of my teaching.
Over the years, many things have changed, but not my accent. One student gave me a plaque(匾额).It reads, “An average teacher tells, a good teacher explains, and an excellent teacher inspires.” It 54 me every day. I proudly display my Excellent Teaching Award medal beside it as a reminder to always 55 excellence.
41. A. working B. native C. favorite D. spare
42. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. However
43. A. career B. judgment C. application D. principle
44. A. changed B. weakened C. remained D. helped
45. A. rarely B. jokingly C. accidentally D. frequently
46. A. anxious B. excited C. calm D. abnormal
47. A. invitation B. criticism C. inspiration D. embarrassment
48. A. record B. silence C. access D. admit
49. A. examine B. share C. understand D. believe
50. A. tirelessly B. hopelessly C. randomly D. secretly
51. A. accepted B. shifted C. repeated D. explained
52. A. relaxed B. satisfied C. amused D. informed
53. A. need B. problem C. feature D. report
54. A. motivates B. disturbs C. defends D. corrects
55. A. cheer for B. rely on C. pick out D. go after
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)
第二节 语法填空(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。
Seniors are one of the most active 56 (group) in China's tourism industry today. They are taking scenic train rides to places 57 they can escape the summer heat, traveling around the world on ships and even camping in the wild. There will be over 100 million 58 (energy)young-old travelers in China by the end of 2025.
Seniors have more free time and they are much 59 (wealthy) than before. Besides, their health conditions have greatly improved. These all make it easier for seniors to go on trips. The aging society in China also contributes 60 the rapid development of silver tourism. By the end of 2022,the number of Chinese people aged 60 or above 61 (account) for 19.8 percent of China's total population.
The digital gap is an important thing that 62 (negative) influences the experience of senior tourists, said a survey. Experts note that efforts should be made to fill 63 gap. Shanghai's Culture
and Tourism Department has made an 64 (improve) on its local tourism mini program by designing a senior version. The new version allows senior tourists' families 65 (book) tickets for them online.
第四部分 书面表达(共两小节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分)
假定你是交换生 Peter，你的同学李华邀请你一起体验了一个中国传统节日，请写一篇英文博客短文分享这次经历。要点：
1.节日介绍
2.活动经历
3.个人感受
注意：
1.写作词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
阅读下面的材料，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。
One day Albert found a baby bird lying on the ground, squawking(叫喊) for help. Feeling sad for the bird, Albert petted it gently and wanted to help it, but he didn't know how since he was just 7 years old. So he took the bird in his hands, carried it carefully home and showed it to his parents. At once, his parents took action. They washed the bird and found it injured. With the help of his parents, Albert dressed the wound. But it would need time and care for the bird to completely recover. As the bird had become dear to his heart, Albert immediately offered to care for the bird.
Albert named his new friend“Lucky”. He began to feed the bird and he even ran out to collect grass to build a soft nest for the bird. Then, he put the nest beside his bed. Albert and the bird were sleeping together and living together. Soon they became close friends. Albert always told it about his experiences in school and his secrets. Lucky, an extremely patient audience, usually responded to him with a few nods and chirps(叽叽喳喳声). Albert's parents also loved Lucky. They regarded it as a family member.
In the course of time, Lucky gradually recovered and started to hop(脚跳) and jump a little bit and exercise its wings. That made everyone happier. Soon it would be able to fly. How wonderful!
But what then Albert became thoughtful and started to think. “If Lucky started to fly, it could simply fly away one day.” But that would not happen. Albert loved his friend so much that he couldn't imagine parting with it. He wondered, “I should surely stay with Lucky forever. But how Keep the windows closed all the time That was not practical.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, he bought a small cage and kept Lucky in it. _____________________________________________________________________ 、
Knowing the bad situation, Albert's parents decided to help Lucky and their son. ______________________________________________________
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参考答案
听力
1-5ACCAC 6-10ABCAC 11-15 ACABB 16-20BBACC
阅读理解
21-23. ABC 24-27. BABD 28-31. BCDC 32-35. DBCA 36-40. EDACG
完型填空
41-45. BDACD 46-50. ABBCA 51-55. BDCAD
语法填空
56. groups 57. where 58. energetic 59. wealthier 60. to
61. had accounted 62. negatively 63. the 64. improvement 65. to book
应用文参考范文
My Unforgettable Dragon Boat Festival
Recently, my Chinese friend Li Hua invited me to celebrate the Dragon BoatFestival, which is a traditional Chinese festival falling on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month in honor of Qu Yuan.
During the festival, excitement filled the air. Li Hua’ s mom soaked glutinous rice, and his grandmother prepared bamboo leaves. When making zongzi, I was clumsy at first, but with their patient help, I managed to wrap a few. Later, we watched dragon boat races. Drums beat, teams paddled fast, and boats flew across the water. Everyone around us was shouting and cheering, and I couldn't help joining them, which was so thrilling!
What an unforgettable experience! Not only did I felt the warmth of Chinese family, but also gain a deep insight into traditional Chinese culture. I'm looking forward to more cultural adventures here!
读后续写参考范文
Paragraph 1:
Then, he bought a small cage and kept Lucky in it. In the beginning, Lucky seemed fine inside it. He believed he had made the right choice to keep Lucky close and secure. However, as time passed, things took a turn for the worse. After a fully recovery, Lucky wanted to spread its wings and fly in the sky. When all its attempts failed, what Lucky could do was sitting inside the little cage and squawking sadly.Several days later, Lucky refused to eat and drink. Worried and confused, he didn't know what to do about it.
Paragraph 2:
Knowing the bad situation, Albert's parents decided to help Lucky and their son. They told their son, “If you really love Lucky, you should think of how to make it happy.” After careful consideration, Albert opened both his heart and the cage. Lucky was released and flew away. Two weeks later, a wonderful thing happened: Lucky returned, flying around Albert and chirped happily, seeming to say thanks to him.This had happened from time to time since then. Ins tead of losing a forced friend,Albert had made a permanent one.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Hi, Linda. Did you buy anything in the town yesterday
W: Yes. Look at my beautiful green sweater. And I bought this amazing red leather bag and a lovely blue skirt.
Text 2
W: Hello, Mike. My train is arriving in 30 minutes. Will you be on time to pick me up
M: No problem. I am already on my way. It's only 10 minutes’ drive.
Text 3
M: This MP3 player is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn't work at all.
W: There is a seasonal sale at Carrefour. Why not go there and have a look There might be some good bargains.
Text 4
W: Brad, I' ve got this list of Chinese names here. Could you help me pick one
M: So you are serious about having a Chinese name for your job in China
W: Yes, two of my friends in the team have already got theirs.
Text 5
W: I would appreciate it if you could turn the volume of your music player down a little in the evenings. It is really quite annoying, you know.
M: I'm sorry for that. I didn't realize I was bothering anyone else. I promise it won't happen again.
Text 6
W: Did you often eat out when you worked in China
M: No. As a matter of fact, I seldom ate out.
W: You must be good at cooking, aren't you
M: Not really. I sometimes cooked for myself but most of the time I had dishes delivered to my apartment. You never know how convenient it was. Food delivery is popular in China, and it's not expensive at all.
W: That's great. Next time I hope the boss can send me there.
M: We are setting up more branches in China I believe you will have a chance soon.
Text7
W: Hello, room service. This is Alice Brown in room 308. We’ d like to order some drinks
M: Yes, madam. What would you like
W: We'd like to start with fruit juice. Apple for me and orange for my daughter.
M: Right, Madam! Do you want any tea or milk
W: No, thank you! Just some lemon tea for my husband, and some hot milk for my children.
M: OK! And What time do you want it brought to you room
W: About 8 am. Oh, wait, please bring it half an hour earlier. We may leave early to go sightseeing in the city.
M:OK!
Text 8
W: Have you travelled much in China
M: No, not much — but I travel quite a lot in Beijing every day.
W: Do you think the transportation system in Beijing is good
M: Yes, I do. I think the Beijing subway is wonderful. I always travel by subway because it's fast and comfortable.
W: But don't you think buses in Beijing are rather slow
M: Yes, I do, particularly in the rush hour. The roads get very full and there are traffic jams nearly
everywhere.
W: When you are in a hurry, I think the best way to travel in Beijing is by subway. Taxis get held up in traffic jams easily. Besides, the fares are rather high.
Text 9
M: What's that website
W: People send in the names of teenagers who have done something great. Everyone votes’ and the teenager with the most votes wins.
M: Who's that boy in the photo
W: He's a teenager named Charlie Watson. He has his own soccer website. He designed it himself and did all the work. He's only 17, and he already has a million dollars. There's also a boy namedFelipe Flores. He climbed the highest mountain in the Andes.
M: So, who are you going to vote for
W: I'm not sure. There are two I really like.
M: Who are they
W: One is a girl named Anna Philipova. She's 13 years old. There was a terrible fire in her home, and she walked right into the burning building to rescue her two little brothers. She got them both out alive, but her hand was badly burned.
M: Wow! And who's the other
W: The other's a 16-year-old boy named Malik Monroe. He gave three million dollars to hospitals and schools in Africa last year.
M: How does he get the money
W: He organizes big concerts in schools and colleges all over the USA. Then he gives all the money he gets from the concerts to hospitals and schools in Africa.
Text 10
Mr. Perkins stood at the bus stop and watched the cars go by. Many of the cars were new Beta400s, and most of them were yellow. Mr. Perkins always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work and at the end of the week. Mr.Perkins did not like to be different. The following week, Mr. Perkins bought a new, bright yellowBeta 400s. He was satisfied with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. He was even more satisfied with his new car when he saw all the other Beta 400s in front, behind, and on both sides of him.
Mr. Perkins parked his car in a big parking lot near his office, and worked the rest of the day. But when he came back at five o’ clock, there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the parking lot that he did not know which was his car. He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he didn't like. So he stopped. Poor Mr. Perkins had to wait nearly two hours until his car was the only one left in the parking lot.
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