友好学校第七十九届期末联考 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。
高二英语 6. What does Mr. Brown think of the gift
A. Special. B. Interesting. C. Useful.
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共 12 页。考试用时 120 分钟，满分 150 分。
7. What is Mr. Brown probably going to do this Christmas holiday
注意事项：
A. Stay at home. B. Go on a trip. C. Visit some friends.
1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码贴在条形码区域内。 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2. 选择题必须用 2B 铅笔填涂；非选择题必须用 0.5mm 黑色中性笔书写，字体工整，笔记清楚。 8. How did the woman know about her favorite advertisement
3. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在草纸、 A. From her phone. B. From a computer. C. From television.
9. What does the woman say about her favorite advertisement
试题卷上答题无效。
A. It told a story about a stepfather.
4. 保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱、不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。
B. It could be found in many public places.
第Ⅰ卷 C. It was performed by well-known actors.
10. What is the woman’s attitude toward advertisements
第一部分 听力理解（共两节，满分 30 分）
A. Objective. B. Indifferent. C. Disapproving.
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
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， 11. Why doesn’t Jay move
并标在试卷的相应位置。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 A. He is short of money. B. He likes where he lives now. C. His wife does not want to move.
12. What does Molly advise Jay to do
题。每段对话仅读一遍。
A. Save money as much as he can.
1. When did the speakers meet last time
B. Make a decision within two days.
A. One year ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.
C. Buy a house in a special way.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
13. Who owns a house bought from the government
A. In the Forbidden City. B. At a bus station. C. In the street.
A. Jay’s son. B. Molly’s aunt. C. Jay’s aunt.
3. What is the probable relationship between the man and Peggy
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
A. Boss and employee. B. Father and daughter. C. Neighbors. 14. Where are the speakers now
4. What is the woman doing A. In a shopping mall. B. On the plane. C. At the airport.
A. Changing a reservation. B. Making a reservation. C. Checking a reservation. 15. What will the speakers probably do after arriving in France
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about A. Visit some relatives. B. Go to the local duty-free shops. C. Buy some luxury goods.
A. An item of clothing. B. The weather. C. A shop. 16. What can we learn from the conversation
第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) A. The man smokes heavily.
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 B. The woman feels excited now.
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 C. The speakers will buy some scarves for their uncles.
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17. How long will the speakers probably stay in France Time Required
A. Nine weeks. B. Nine months. C. Nine days. ●Up to 15 hours over two days per week
Suitable for
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 ●Online & Remote Volunteers
18. How many kinds of raw materials for chopsticks are mentioned
●People with disability
A. 4. B. 5. C. 6.
21．What does Arthritis Queensland ask the volunteers to do
19. In which aspect are Chinese chopsticks similar to Japanese chopsticks
A．Provide financial support. B．Make thank-you calls.
A. Length. B. Shape. C. Raw materials.
C．Organize fundraising events. D．Ask for donations online.
20. What can we learn from the talk
22．What is required of applicants
A. Chopsticks have a history of 5,000 years.
A．Being skilled at using Microsoft IT packages. B．Attending a face-to-face interview.
B. Asian cooking is rarely cut into pieces.
C．Having a large customer base. D．Being available on weekends.
C. There are some things you can’t do with chopsticks.
23．Who are most likely to apply
A．Those who can’t afford a computer. B．Those who live outside Queensland.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分） C．Those who prefer to work from home. D．Those who don’t like engaging with people.
第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
B
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
One evening, Tom Peterson decided to go on a hike in the mountains near his home. He told his
A family he’d be back by nightfall, so when he didn’t return as expected, they became concerned. At
Fundraising Support Volunteers
About this opportunity around 8 p.m., they tried to reach him on his cell phone but received no response. Tom’s brother, Jack,
If you are looking for a volunteer position at this time and are located in Queensland, this role decided to head to the trail (小径) and look for him.
could be perfect for you! When Jack arrived, he found Tom’s backpack on the side of the trail, but there was no sign of Tom
Arthritis Queensland is looking for some warm and engaging Fundraising Support Volunteers. himself. Tom’s family became even more anxious. His mother kept picturing him lost and alone,
These volunteers will call our donors and supporters to let them know how much we appreciate their wondering if he was cold, scared, or even injured. She felt helpless, knowing she couldn’t protect her
help! There is no asking for donations in this role. son. His father, on the other hand, struggled to remain calm, reassuring his wife while silently fearing
This is an online role and will be done from your own home. The shifts are flexible and will be on the worst.
an agreed schedule. Full training will be provided before you begin. All that you will need for this role As midnight approached, Tom’s family decided it was time to call for professional help. The
is a reliable telephone and a computer with a reliable Internet connection. search team arrived swiftly, equipped with flashlights and heat-sensitive cameras, and began combing
Please read the Arthritis Queensland position description and fill in our application form (the link the trail. Tom, down the hill with an injured ankle, lay in the dark, battling waves of doubt. As the cold
will be sent to you after you express your interest). From there we’ll review your application and you night deepened, he questioned if anyone would find him, feeling small and defenceless against the vast
may be invited for a phone interview to discuss the role. We look forward to hearing from you! wilderness. He turned his flashlight on and off, hoping someone would notice the weak light, holding
Additional requirements on to the last bit of hope he had.
●Excellent communication skills
Finally, the team spotted him about a mile from the main path. Seeing the rescuers approach,
●Comfortable with using Microsoft IT packages
Tom’s relief washed over him, and his worries melted away. His family was overjoyed when they saw
●Willing to obtain a Police Check (organised through Arthritis Queensland)
him, their worst fears replaced by deep thankfulness and newfound appreciation for each other.
●Strong customer service skills and a friendly phone manner
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Later, when asked about how he made it through the long, dark hours alone, Tom shared that it think very carefully before deciding on, and moving forward with, major infrastructure (基础设施 )
was the thought of his family that kept him going. For him, holding onto the hope of reuniting with changes.
them was his only choice in the vast, lonely wilderness. Researchers at the University of Michigan are also testing different methods. They have carried
24．Why were Tom’s family worried initially out a test programme in an area outside the city of Detroit. Their research collects data on the speed and
A．Tom failed to return home as planned. location of General Motors (GM) vehicles in the area. The data has been used to change the timing of
B．Tom’s phone was switched off all evening. city traffic lights in an effort to improve traffic flows. The area near Detroit where the testing is taking
C．Tom left his backpack on the trail intentionally. place has 34 traffic signals. It was chosen because lights in the area are set to change at the same times
D．Tom was unprepared for his hike in the mountains. each day. This is the case for more than half of traffic signals nationwide. These signals are not
25．How did Tom’s mother emotionally react to the incident in paragraph 2 connected to cameras or sensors to watch traffic flows in real time. Danielle Deneau is the director of
A．She doubted the search team’s abilities. traffic safety in Michigan. She said results of the University of Michigan research changed the timing
B．She blamed Tom for being irresponsible. of green lights only by a few seconds. However, Deneau added, even that was enough to improve
C．She remained calm and supported her family. traffic flows.
D．She felt frustrated about her inability to help Tom. 28．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
26．What made it difficult for Tom to get back on his own A．The white signal mainly directs dangerous traffic.
A．He had lost his way. B．He injured his ankle. B．Self-driving vehicles are not yet popular in the US.
C．He caught a bad cold. D．He felt small and defenceless. C．The white signal will change the basic traffic rules.
27．What helped Tom survive the night in the wilderness D．The signal system in the US now has four colours.
A．His rich hiking experience. B．The warm clothes he wore. 29．What’s the author’s attitude towards major infrastructure changes
C．His strong physical strength. D．The belief of seeing his loved ones again. A．Supportive. B．Concerned. C．Unclear. D．Careful.
30．What is the method being tried by the University of Michigan
C
The current US traffic signal system has been in place for more than 100 years. But experts are A．To add more signal colours.
now studying ways to connect technology-equipped vehicles（交通工具） with signal systems in order B．To change the green signal time.
to improve safety and traffic flows. C．To get more traffic information.
Most US traffic signals currently include three lights to direct drivers at crossroads: red, yellow D．To connect more cameras or sensors.
and green. But it might make sense to add a fourth colour, possibly white. This colour could inform 31．What is the best title for the text
motorists when there is a large collection of self-driving vehicles in a particular area. When many A．The Past and Future of Traffic Signal in the US
self-driving vehicles are present, the additional light would signal other drivers to follow the lead of B．Reasons for Changes in Self-driving Vehicles
those vehicles. The North Carolina State team thought that such changes are likely years away. One C．Researchers: Smarter Vehicles Could Greatly Change Traffic Signals
reason for this is because this kind of system would require between 40 to 50 percent of all vehicles on D．American Traffic Signal: One of the Most Effective Management Strategies
the road to be self-driving. D
Waymo is a self-driving vehicle company owned by Google’s parent, Alphabet. Waymo had When nine-year-old Ella and Cash met at Ocean Heroes Bootcamp in July 2019, they immediately
already started ride-sharing services that use full self-driving vehicles in Los Angeles, California and connected. Introduced by their moms at the University of British Columbia, they soon became an
Austin, Texas. Those services do not use a fourth traffic light. However, officials and companies should
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environmental-activism powerhouse duo (强强组合). “We knew we could make a difference together”, A．The Cleanup Kids: Small but Powerful B．Friends for Nature: Ella and Cash
says Cash from Tennessee. Ella, now living in Florida, adds, “We became best friends immediately.” C．Green Organization: A Non-Profit Project D．Youth in Action: A Path to Change
Their meeting quickly turned into action, leading to the creation of Cleanup Kids — a youth-led
non-profit focused on environmental protection. Ella’s strong love for the environment began with a 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
love for sharks, encouraged by bedtime stories about them, along with her experiences cleaning up 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
trash along Vero Beach. Cash’s journey started at seven when he found a single plastic straw on the Colorful Extracurricular Life for Students
beach, highlighting the broader issue of plastic pollution threatening countless wildlife, including turtles Students’ lives are not just confined to the classroom and textbooks. The extracurricular time is
and seabirds. equally important and can be filled with a variety of interesting and meaningful activities.
Now both 14, they sometimes meet for sea-turtle freeing, scuba diving, or meeting, but mostly stay One popular choice is joining different clubs at school. For example, the drama club offers
“closely connected online” while co-leading Cleanup Kids, which has grown to over 200 members students a chance to step into the shoes of different characters. 36 This helps improve their
worldwide and continues to munication skills as well as boosts their confidence when performing on stage in front of an
“My hope for Cleanup Kids is that it grows from hundreds to thousands of kids, causing a chain of audience.
effect that encourages others”, says Ella. Members are tasked with conducting at least one cleanup per 37 Whether it’s playing basketball on the school court or running in the track and field
month, documenting the rubbish they collect, and aiming for a goal of one million pieces by year’s end, team, students can not only keep fit but also learn the spirit of teamwork and perseverance. When they
while also sorting and recycling items. work together with teammates to win a game or break their own personal records, a sense of
In 2022, they were among 25 projects selected for the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, achievement washes over them.
which honors exceptional young leaders in North America. Moreover, many students are fond of reading in their free time. They can explore different worlds
How do you even begin to make that effect Cash’s best advice is to start small. “I started with a through books, from fantasy fields full of magic to diverse landscapes that stimulate their imaginations.
couple of cleanups with my family. Don’t overdo it”, he says. “Kids may be a small part of the 38
population, but we’re 100 percent of the future, and every little action counts.” Some students choose to learn musical instruments like the guitar or piano. The process of
32．What do Ella and Cash have in common practicing and gradually being able to play beautiful melodies is both challenging and rewarding.
A．They both live in beachside communities. _____39 It has the power to connect them with others on a deeper level.
B．They both worry about rubbish on the beach. In conclusion, a rich extracurricular life provides students with opportunities to develop
C．They both have environmental activist parents. themselves in multiple aspects, such as exploring new hobbies, learning new skills, and chasing after
D．They both started environmental protection at seven. those little passions that make their heart flutter. 40 So, they’re supposed to take advantage of
33．What effect do Ella and Cash hope to make through Cleanup Kids their extracurricular time and embrace all the wonderful possibilities it brings.
A．Local community connection. B．Creation of a worldwide recycling program. A．Reading is very popular among students.
C．Children’s awareness of pollution. D．Development of new environmental policies. B．Sports activities also play a significant role.
34．Which of the following can best describe Ella and Cash C．Students can act out stories from classic plays.
A．Curious and adventurous. B．Warm-hearted and generous. D．It helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
C．Supportive and outgoing. D．Responsible and determined. E．Music allows them to express their emotions in a unique way.
35．What can be the best title for the text F．They can expand their knowledge and have broad horizons as well.
G．It makes your middle school years a time filled with beautiful experiences.
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52． A．entertained B．frightened C．determined D．pressed
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 53． A．refuse B．attempt C．imagine D．deny
54． A．lack B．kind C．pack D．way
第一节：(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)
55． A．In detail B．In contrast C．After all D．In all
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Only if you have experienced it can you believe it.” I didn’t believe such thing until it 41 第Ⅱ卷
happened to me. For years my wife and I had had an idea for a(n) 42 but we weren’t sure how to
第二节：(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分)
start. All we knew was that we had a(n) 43 that we thought could succeed commercially.
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。
We decided to write a film script (剧本 ) first. But we had never written a script before and Chinese farmers observed a special festival on Sept 23, 2023. 56 (know) as the Chinese
needed professional 44 . So we wrote a 10-page outline of the story and made a pitch (推销宣传) Farmer’s Harvest Festival, this event happens every year on the autumn equinox (秋分 ). It’s a
for the concept both online and offline to see what kind of 45 it would get. We also 46 time____57____(honor) the hard work of farmers and celebrate their achievements. It also highlights
a quick market test to get the attention of producers who might happen to see the 47 for our the important role that farmers 58 (play) in the past three decades.
script. As 59 country with a large population, China considers solving the food security issue as a
It was a month or so before it 48 people’s interest. We then contacted 49 top priority. Over the last decade, the country’s grain production has consistently increased, 60
production companies and producers until we 50 cooperating with a producer with an all- star ____(enable) China to provide help for other countries and regions. On the global scale, China has put
cast, who promised to help us with the script. more effort than any other country, 61 helps developing countries to work with each other.
Eight months later, our film script was 51 at a very high level of the industry. Whether Other countries’ 62 (recognize) of China’s agricultural development can be summarized in two
the film is shot and released or not, my wife and I made it. Once 52 , we then tried our best to points. First, they respect China’s ability to address 63 (it) own food security. Second, they treat
write the best script we could. China as their “true friends”, because China has made great contributions 64 global food
That’s what happens when you have the courage to 53 . The opposite of success isn’t security.
failure but a 54 of the courage to try. The universe rewards courage. 55 , the cave you Food insecurity is 65 (basic) caused by imbalanced development worldwide. On this
fear to enter contains the treasure you seek! matter, actions speak louder than words.
41． A．actually B．rigidly C．suddenly D．widely
42． A．design B．film C．exhibition D．business
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
43． A．opinion B．message C．order D．story
44． A．inspection B．fame C．guidance D．effort 第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
45． A．benefit B．response C．praise D．experience 假定你是李华, 在美国做交换生。你居住的社区正在招募热衷中华文化活动策划的志愿者,
46． A．digested B．afforded C．conducted D．enhanced 你对此很感兴趣。请你写一封申请信, 内容包括：
47． A．search B．logic C．basis D．potential 1.写信目的；
48． A．stimulated B．showed C．possessed D．spread 2.个人相关经验和优势；
49． A．multiple B．special C．common D．quick 3.表达期待。
50． A．turned down B．ended up C．gave up D．struggled against 注意：
51． A．defeated B．guaranteed C．sold D．rated 1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Dear Sir or Madam,
___________________________________________________________________________________
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。
___________________________________________________________________________________
I started searching my bag for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice.
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua ___________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 读后续写 (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。 ___________________________________________________________________________________
It was a special day. Today was my 18th birthday. My dad Kuat was sitting on our old red sofa.
Right here 14 years ago, my mother said she was leaving us. I was only 4 years old and didn’t realize it My dad smiled, "Here you are, my sweetie."
would be the last time I saw her. Over 14 years, my dad had been trying hard to raise me. He knows ___________________________________________________________________________________
everything about me. He is not just my father—he is almost everything to me. To him, I am everything ___________________________________________________________________________________
as well.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Today I had some news for him, "Daddy, I want to ask your permission to go to America." I didn’t
finish my speech as he shouted, "No!" "But why " I replied. "If this all is about money, then you may ___________________________________________________________________________________
not worry. I’ve got a scholarship…" He interrupted, "I’ve told you no. Don’t make me repeat it." I felt ___________________________________________________________________________________
warm tears running down my cheeks. I thought there would be no problem because he always knew
how much I dreamt about studying abroad. I was so angry and said, "But why do I have to ask your
permission I am already 18 and I’m not a kid anymore." I was so disappointed that all these years he
couldn’t see what I was doing. I knew I loved my dad, but I just could not stay at my hometown
anymore.
I left home and my eyes were full of anger and tears. I decided to go far away from home and start
creating my dream life. I took a bus and went to the airport. I closed my eyes and felt that something
was wrong. Everything was so silent when suddenly I heard my phone ringing. It was a nurse from a
local hospital, "Hello! Are you the daughter of Kuat "
Your dad has had a heart attack. The situation is serious. We want you… "I wasn’t listening to her
anymore. Tears were flowing and I started to choke when all of a sudden I heard a man’s voice and
opened my eyes. I realized that it was a nightmare（噩梦）.
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友好学校第七十九届联考
高二英语试题（答案）
一、听力(每小题 1.5分，共 30分)
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 BACBC
二、阅读理解（每小题 2.5分，共 37.5分）
21-23 BAC
24-27 ADBD
28-31 BDBC
32-35 BCDA
三、七选五（每小题 2.5分，共 12.5分）
36-40 CBFED
四、完形填空（每小题 1分，共 15分）
41-45 ABDCB
46-50 CDAAB
51-55 DCBAC
五、语法填空（每小题 1.5分，共 15分）
56. Known
57. to honor
58. have played
59. a
60. enabling
61. which
62.recognition
63. its
64. to
65.basically
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六、应用文写作（共 15分）
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the volunteer position for Chinese cultural event planning in our
community.
As a Chinese student, I’m deeply passionate about promoting our culture and fostering
cross-cultural understanding. I’ve actively organized various events, gaining event planning skills,
effective communication, and a strong commitment to cultural exchange. Confident in my
background, I believe I’m well-suited for this role.
Thank you for considering application. I’m looking forward to discussing how I can contribute
to enriching the local Chinese cultural community.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
七、读后续写（共 25分）
I started searching my bag for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice. I seized my
phone and took it out of my bag and quickly began to dial my dad’s number. The beeps went on for
several seconds as I heard: "Where are you darling Come home, please", my daddy said with his
trembling voice. I grabbed my bag and hastily got on the first bus I saw. Soon I was at home and
my dad was sleeping on the doorstep, waiting for me all this time. I kissed him and he woke up.
My dad smiled, "Here you are, my sweetie." "I’m not letting you leave because I don’t want
you to forget me. I want to be your superhero and I want you to be my little Princess. But if that
makes you happy, then move on, "my dad said through his tears. "I will never forget you, daddy.
You are the best father ever", I said. Then I understood that it was difficult for both of us and I
asked in a voice full of hope and with glowing eyes, "What do you think about moving to the US "
"That’s a brilliant idea, let’s go packing!" he said.
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M: Hello, Annie Green! Fancy meeting you here in the bookstore!
W: Hi, David Smith, long time no see. It seems that we haven’t seen each other for 2 years.
M: No, actually the last time we met was at Linda’s wedding. It was last year.
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W: Could you please tell me where the Forbidden City is
M: Yes. Follow this road and turn right at the second crossing. It’ll be right there.
W: Is it far
M: No, it should only take you about 15 minutes to get there on foot. You can also take a bus for 5
minutes.
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M: Could you babysit for me tonight I have to pick up my manager from the airport.
W: No problem. This is what the neighbors should do. And I like Peggy very much.
Text 4
W: Hello. I’d like to reserve a table for three at 6:30 this evening.
M: Let me check. Hold on, please, ma’am... Yes, that’s fine. Smoking or nonsmoking area
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M: Welcome to our shop. It seems you are interested in this dress. It is very suitable for office
ladies like you.
W: Yes. But I am afraid it is too thick to wear in summer. It’s getting hotter in the following days.
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W: Merry Christmas, Mr. Brown. ⑥I would like to give you the book I specially chose as a gift. I
think you would be fond of it.
M: Thanks, Mrs. White.⑥It’ll be of great help in my work.
W:⑦By the way, do you have any plans for this holiday
M: I used to stay at home or visit some friends,⑦but this year I want to go somewhere alone.
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M: I was driven crazy by different advertisements on my cellphone and computer.
W: But we have to admit that there are still some good advertisements.
M: Really ⑧What is your favorite advertisement
W:⑧It was an advertisement made by Unilever. I accidentally saw it on TV.
M: What happened in it
W: It told a story in which the children all loved their stepmother due to the white shirts she
prepared for them.
M: Sounds interesting. Was there any famous actor or actress in it
W: Not at all.
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M: Did it attract much attention
W: I have no idea,⑨but I saw it in many public places.
M: Okay, what do you like in the advertisement
W: Well, the vivid images and sound effects did attract me.
M:⑩How have advertisements changed recently
W:⑩They’re more modern. Digital marketing has proved successful in many fields.
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W: Have you ever thought of moving, Jay
M: My wife and I have thought about it, but we can’t afford it right now. Molly, you know, the
only thing we could afford would be living in such bad conditions, although I don’t want to do it.
W: Buying a house can be expensive most of the time, but there are ways to find cheaper houses.
Listen, sometimes the government sells some houses at a lower price. You have to make a quick
decision in a day, but you would definitely save money doing it that way.
M: That’s a good idea. Do you know anyone who has done that before
W: Sure, my aunt just bought a house that way. She’s pretty satisfied with it. Her son also plans
to buy a house that way.
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M: Our flight doesn’t leave for another hour. Why don’t we take a look around these duty-free
shops
W: Sure. There’s the alcohol and tobacco store.
M: You know I don’t smoke, and I don’t want to carry any bottles with us.
W: How about giving them as gifts to our uncles in France It has been a year since we last
went there.
M: I don’t know what they like. We can choose gifts for them after we arrive in Paris.
W: Okay, then let’s take a look around this store.
M: I should have guessed. Perfume and women’s items.
W: So Oh! Look! Christian Dior scarves. Armani and Chanel perfume!
M: Sounds like you died and went to heaven.
W: What’s wrong with a girl feeling good
M: Nothing. But I wouldn’t blow all my money here. We still have nine weeks in France to go!
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It is such a sort of instrumental part of our cooking vocabulary. And it is interesting that there
are people who live without chopsticks.
Chopsticks are a pair of two long sticks used to eat things with one hand. Holding chopsticks
is a little bit like holding a pencil. Most of them are made out of wood. They’re also made out
of plastic, bamboo, gold, silver and even ivory(象牙). There’s evidence of chopsticks as long ago
as the Shang dynasty, which is about 3,000 years ago. Chopsticks are really well designed for
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eating small bits of food. They’re good for picking up noodles. If you’re skilled, you can eat rice,
pick up dumplings and pieces of meat.
There are some no-nos(禁忌 ) with chopsticks. You should not use the chopsticks like
drumsticks. You don’t want to stick chopsticks into a bowl of rice face-up. And it’s sort of like a
sign of death. Chopsticks are used in a huge portion of the world, across much of Asia, about 1.5
billion people are covered in the chopsticks sphere(范围). Different cultures have slightly different
variations of chopsticks. Chinese chopsticks will tend to be long and round; Korean chopsticks
are flatter and often made of metal; Japanese chopsticks tend to be round and very, very
pointy(尖的). One of the things about Asian cooking is that it often comes in very small pieces.
And I think part of that has to do with the fact that it’s actually a lot more energy-efficient(节能的)
to cook little pieces quickly.
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