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2025—2026 学年度上学期 2024 级
9 月月考英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有 2 分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
What does the woman suggest the man do
Cook a big dinner. B.Check his report. C.Meet Dr. Smith first.
Why does the man make the call
To find a cafe. B.To book a table. C.To look for a handbag.
When do afternoon classes start
At12:00. B.At1:00. C.At1:30.
Where does the conversation probably take place
On a ship. B.On a bus. C.On a plane.
What are the speakers doing
A.Picking clothes. B.Enjoying an artwork. C.Walking in a garden.
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。
What will the woman do on the weekend
Go bird-watching. B.Clean up a park. C.Climb mountains.
What does the woman promise to do for the man
A.Sign up for an activity. B.Lend a camera to him. C.Take some photos of him.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
Who will the man be with at 11:00 am
The department managers. B.The excellent employees. C.His boss.
When will the speakers meet
At lunchtime. B.This afternoon. C.Tomorrow morning.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10.What might the man's term paper be about
Ancient literature. B.Planting skills. C.Tea culture,
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates. B.Brother and sister. C.Teacher and student.
How does the man find the program
Meaningful. B.Boring. C.Confusing.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How does the woman keep in good condition
By exercising. B.By dieting. C.By traveling.
What's a feature of the smart watch
It can provide fitness plans.
It.can record the heart rate.
It can send out reminders.
Where does the man usually run
On a playground. B.On a smart track. C.On a running machine.
What will the speakers do next
Buy a smartphone. B.Download an app. C.Enjoy running.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What has the speaker been trying to find in the last decade
How people can live longer.
Why some people live longer.
Where most 100-year-old people live.
What's the older women's life on Sardinia like
Stressful. B.Flexible. C.Colorful.
What can we learn about the young people on Sardinia
They do sports quite often.
They mostly eat healthy food.
They have unhealthy lifestyles.
What does the.speaker mainly talk about
Good living habits. B.A place of interest in Italy. C.The result of her research.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The attraction of an African safari is unparalleled. Here are four ways to experience your trip.
Hot—air balloon safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa
This is the only hot-air balloon safari to launch from inside a park in South Africa. You’ll spot the ‘big five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) among the 7,000 creatures in Pilanesberg in a hot-air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of their behaviour.
A five-night stay at the Palace of The Lost City, includes a hot-air balloon safari, breakfast, return economy flights. From 2,595 per person, based on two adults sharing.
Horse safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya
At ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, you’ll find a stable of 22 horses, including calm and hardy Boerperds for beginners (aged 12 and above) and a selection of thoroughbreds for the intermediate and advanced.
A seven-night stay at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge, with daily horse safaris, starts at 7,700 per person, excluding flights.
Sleep out in Onguma, Namibia
The Namibia’s vast Etosha National Park has five lodges, two campsites and 34,000 hectares of wilderness — and offers the opportunity to sleep under the stars on a custom-built Dream Cruiser.
Rainbow Tours offers a six-night trip from 5,595 per person including the unique Dream Cruiser experience, international flights and internal transfers.
Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
You can go off the beaten track to places almost untouched by human activity. 70% of the Mana Pools National Park is accessible only on foot, so the animals are used to seeing people and are more relaxed than when approached by vehicles. If you’re lucky, you might get to spot Boswell, the park’s most famous elephant.
A seven-day safari costs from 7,700 per person. Flights can be arranged at an additional cost.
What can people do in Pilanesberg, South Africa
Do daily horse riding safari. B．Spot creatures in a hot-air balloon. C．Experience the unique Dream Cruiser. D．Encounter the most famous elephant Boswell.
Which safari best suits people who enjoy hiking
Safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa. B．Safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya. C．Safari in Onguma, Namibia. D．Safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.
What do safaris in Chyulu Hills and Mana Pools have in common
They are perfect for camping. B．They need the same money for the trip. C．They charge for the flight fare. D．They have daily horse riding activities.
B
As I grew up, our shelves were full of cookbooks, each full of my mum’s handwriting. Included in the handwriting were dates when recipes had been cooked, who they’d been cooked for, whether or not they were any good, and any alterations that had to be made (“too salty,” “double the recipe,” “didn’t have this, used that instead”). Where other forms of literature can feel rare, even precious to some, cookbooks permit this kind of writing.
Truth be told, cookbooks I often go back to are obvious before you even turn to them—wrinkled paper, spotted and marked. I’ve halved the amount of sugar in a cake recipe from Rukmini Iyers’ The Green Roasting Tin. I’ve added a spicy mix to a carrot salad from Ruby Tandoh’s Flavour. For better or worse, the cookbooks I own are owned by nobody else.
If you do this too and feel guilty about writing through thoroughly tested recipes or messing up beautiful paper, you needn’t. The practice of writing on cookbooks is essential to the experience of reading, and indeed, using them. Often these notes can provide a window into the owner’s life, which is one of the reasons why cookbooks are often handed down within families. In many cases, they are the only written records we have from our loved ones. I think that they are telling stories and inviting conversations. Implied in conversation is talking back, exchanging something with loved ones, and maybe exchanging something with a version of yourself in the future.
Sometimes I wonder what I’m buying when I buy cookbooks. Is it inspiration to do something I’ve not done before, or permission to give myself the time to feel addicted to a hobby My friend Ella sums up her own insight into food writing simply with “Writing about food is writing about being alive,” so maybe
that’s what I’m buying, and what we all are.
What can we know about the author’s mom
She was a professional cook. B．She collected literature works. C．She often made notes on cookbooks. D．She wrote popular cookbooks.
What does the author think of the writing in cookbooks
It improves life quality. B．It carries future dreams. C．It helps understand its writer. D．It makes recipes easy to read.
Why does the author buy cookbooks
To advance her learning. B．To share ideas with friends. C．To gain cooking inspiration. D．To record her life experiences.
What is the best title of the text
A. Why We Need to Buy Cookbooks B. How We Adjust Recipes in Cookbooks C.Why We Should Do Writing in Cookbooks D.How We Pass Down Cookbooks with Notes
C
California researchers developed a glove with built-in electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone.
Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non-signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non-signers without needing someone else to translate for them.
The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them.
The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from “electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and change the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone.
The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The program recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second.
The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants’ eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH for instance. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same.
Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores.
Who is the new glove intended for
Translators. B．Deaf people.
C．English learners. D．Sign language users.
What does Paragraph 4 mainly say about the new glove
Its reliability. B．Its compositions.
C．Its working principle. D．Its broad applications.
How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition
By connecting it wirelessly to smartphones.
By integrating facial expressions into gestures.
By lengthening the time of catching gestures.
By inputting more letters and words in English.
What will researchers do with the glove in the future
Bring it to market. B．Update its outlook.
C．Extend its service life. D．Improve its performance.
D
“Woman reading book, under a night sky, dreamy atmosphere,” I type into Deep Dream Generator’s Text 2 Dream feature. In less than a minute, an image is returned to me showing what I’ve described.
Welcome to the world of AI image generation, where you can create what on the surface looks like top-rank artwork using just a few text prompts (提示). But closer examination shows oddities. The face of the woman in my image has very odd features, and she appears to be holding multiple books. And, while there’s an initial thrill at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction.
AI image generation could influence everything from film to graphic novels and more. Children’s illustrators were quick to raise concerns about the technology. They say AI-generated art is the exact opposite of what art is believed to be. Fundamentally, art is all about translating something that you feel internally into something that exists externally. Whatever form it takes, true art is about the creative process much more than it’s about the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.
Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images from prompts, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. This could lead to the creation of images that are intentionally meant to imitate (模仿) the style of other artists, without their agreement. There is an argument that AI generators work no differently to humans when it comes to being influenced by others’ work. However, a human artist is also adding emotion and slight difference into the mix. AI doesn’t do the same—it can only copy.
The increasing use of AI will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. There’s already a negative prejudice towards the creative industry. People will begin to think that their “work” is as excellent as that created by someone who has spent a career making art. It’s nonsense, of course. You can use your mobile phone to take a nice picture of your daughter, but you are no match for professionals.
What does the writer think of his image creation
A．Exciting. B．Concerning. C．Unsatisfying. D．Shocking.
What do children’s illustrators value most about art
The final art work. B．External expressions in art.
C．The opposite of reality. D．The journey to creation.
What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
The moral concerns about AI creation.
Human artists’ influence on AI generators.
The over-reliance of human on technology.
The strengths and weaknesses of AI imitation.
Which of the following best summarizes the last paragraph
Art is the mirror of life. B．Rome is not built in one day. C．No man can do two things at once. D．Don’t judge a book by its cover.
第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Living off grid
When you need electricity, you just plug in the machine and switch it on. If you need water, you turn on the tap. 36 For many people, these facilities are the basics of civilized society and the idea of living without them seems risky. Yet for a growing number of people, the idea of living off grid — without electricity, water or sewage (污水) — is an increasingly attractive lifestyle.
Off-gridders do not have to give up electricity or a modern lifestyle — some choose to, but most use
small hydroelectric(水电的) power systems, solar panels or windmills to generate enough power for their needs. Heating and cooking needs are met by solar energy or wood burning systems, and toilet facilities range from non-water toilets to outside compost（堆肥）toilets. 37 It ranges from traditional yurts (a type of tent) to luxury house with high-speed internet and central heating. Whether they live in simple homes or luxury houses, what they all have in common is that their lifestyles do not create any pollution or carbon emissions — the ultimate goal for off-gridders.
Around 100,000 people are thought to be living off grid in the UK now. 38 They grow their own food, home-school their children and provide their own medical care. They are people who have been priced out of the housing market or who have grown disillusioned with what modern society can offer and who decides that an alternative lifestyle isn’t a fantasy, but an available option.
39 Off-grid houses are far cheaper to build than ordinary homes since they don’t need to be connected to the electricity or water supplies and even road access is not necessary. Materials tend to be cheaper, too. Popular options include straw or old tyres and cement.
Surprisingly, the biggest problem off-gridders face is not building their homes or becoming self- sufficient but getting permission to build. Rural areas away from town are the perfect choice but these are often protected by law from construction of any kind or have building restrictions. There are now several websites dedicated to land-sharing so that the costs of buying land can be shared, and there are increasing numbers of off-grid communities. 40 Off-gridding could soon be common all over Europe and America.
They live in a huge variety of types of accommodation.
After you use the toilet, you flush it and the waste disappears.
Living off-grid still has a long way to go before it becomes a mainstream way of living.
Apart from living an alternative lifestyle, cost is a big factor in choosing to live off-grid.
This shift from individual to group off-gridding reflects the fact that the trend is growing noticeably.
Many are self-sufficient, not just providing their own electricity, water and sewage systems, but in all aspects.
Rather than building permanent homes, vans or mobile homes or even old shipping containers are other options.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节：（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was fourteen, my brother Barney and I set out to climb The Tooth with our uncle, Tom
Campbell. Tom was a(n) 41 mountaineer, who taught us the basics on climbing.
That morning, we hiked through an ancient forest, 42 northwestwards. Leaping from one rock to the next, we gradually 43 the destination. Directly ahead was a wall of rock. Tom 44 over a gap to the rock face, climbed up a while, and found a good 45 where he could use holds to support the next climber. He tied the rope firmly between himself and Barney, yelling, “Climb!”
Barney looked to his left with a slight 46 , then he moved slowly and cautiously forward. I watched his moves carefully, so I could use the same 47 he used. But I was 48 , wondering what was taking him so long. Finally, it was my turn. I stepped up to the gap edge, and began to move to the cliff. However, when I 49 , I was absolutely terrified. The cliff plunged (猛跌) straight down for what looked like a thousand feet deep. 50 my legs began to shake. “Come on,” they encouraged. Inspired, I 51 myself across the gap, struggling to resist the pull of the abyss (深渊) below. When I finally reached them, my mouth was as dry as a 52 .
Enjoying a good 53 at the top of the mountain, I felt proud that I had overcome my fear. Hard work will 54 eventually. Those who have reached the peak will find 55 that exists as long as life lasts.
55．A．property B．emotion C．strength D．fortune
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The origins of the umbrella can be traced back over thousands of years to early human societies. Initially used as sunshades, these early umbrellas were fashioned from materials like silk or paper, and waterproofed with wax (蜡) and lacquer (漆) 56 (offer) rain protection.
According to Chinese legend, the first umbrella in ancient China 57 (invent) by Lady Yun,
the wife of Lu Ban, a renowned craftsman in Chinese history. At the time, people relied on straw hats and capes during rainy days, which proved 58 (convenient) for travel. Inspired by 59 sight of people taking shelter under eaves (屋檐), Lady Yun created a folding device made of bamboo and fabric. LuBan later improved this design, making it 60 (practical) for rain and sun protection than before, paving the way 61 the modern umbrella — a proof of the wisdom and 62 (creative) of early Chinese people.
Pioneer 63 China may be in the development of umbrellas, similar devices appeared in other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Assyria, and Greece, primarily for sun protection. The word “umbrella”, 64 originates from the Latin “umbra”, means “shade”. Over time, as waterproofing techniques advanced, umbrellas changed from simple sunshades to essential tools for rain protection,
65 (gain) widespread popularity across the globe.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节：（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华, 你校英文报人物专栏正在征稿，请你用英语介绍一位你最敬仰的人物。内容
包括：
对该人物的简单介绍；
敬仰该人物的理由；注意：
写作词数应为 80 个左右；
可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Person I Admire Most
第二节：（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Callie was a high school student. Because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London to Los Angeles, where she grew up. Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was very interested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’t know her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at once and opened the door. Her Favorite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ” Callie nodded, smiling. “The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as a community garden,” she explained. “We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday. “Sure, Mrs. Baker!” Callie said cheerfully, “just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!” Mrs. Baker looked pleased and said, “Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adults and children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, who
had a surprise for her. Tamara said, “My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extra one for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her mood when she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked. Callie explained her problem. “What should I do, Mom " Callie asked. “I know you want to go with Tamara and also want to help Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I know you will do what is best,” her mother answered.
注意：
续写词数为 150 左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Callie spent the rest of the evening thinking about her decision.
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot.
高二上学期 9 月月考英语参考答案
听力：
1—5 BCBAB 6—10 AABCC 11—15 BAAAB 16—20 CBACC
阅读：
A:BDC B:CCDC C:DCBD D:CDAB
七选五（每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）：
36-40 BAFDE
完形填空（每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）：
41-45 BCBCD 46-50 ADCDA 51-55 ABCBD
语法填空（每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）：
56.to offer 57. was invented 58．inconvenient 59．the 60．more practical
61．for/ to 62. creativity 63．as 64．which 65．gaining
应用文（满分 15 分）
The Person I Admire Most
There are many respectable people around us. Among them, the person I admire most is Zhang Guimei, known for her significant contributions to promoting girls’ education.
Zhang Guimei is an outstanding educator, whose educational practices play a vital role in girls’ education. Despite the challenge of poverty, she devoted herself to helping girls attend high school and made great contributions. She founded the Huaping Girls’ High School and inspired countless volunteers to join her, which has benefited a great many girls in need.
Her dedication to education and to her students is truly admirable and inspires me to become
someone like her in the future.
续写（满分 25 分）
Callie spent the rest of the evening thinking about her decision. The amusement park—just the thought of its amazing roller coasters made her heart pound wildly, as if every part of her was shouting, “Go and have an awesome time!” But the promise to her neighbor weighed on her like a heavy burden. In the end, she knew keeping that promise mattered more. The next day at school, though reluctant, Callie apologized and told Tamara she couldn’t make it to Fun World.
On Sunday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot. With a large trash bag in hand, she was ready to tackle the mess, when a familiar voice called out. Turning around, She was shocked and overjoyed to see Tamara. “I’m here to help,” Tamara said, smiling brightly. “Later we can go to Fun World together.” With each other’s help, Callie’s trash bag swallowed up trash like a hungry beast, while Tamara’s rake moved swiftly, gathering leaves into piles. She’d once thought it was a tough choice, but as she looked at their hard work, Callie felt it was a happy, blissful, and truly right choice.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Have you finished the report
M: yes , finally! I’ll be able to give it to Dr.smith and go home early for a change.I’m looking forward to cooking a big dinner.
W: Well,I think you’d better take another look at your spelling. Text 2
M: Hello,is that castle cafe I think I left my handbag on the table by the window on Tuesday afternoon. Did you find it
W: e and collect it anytime. Text 3
W: Excuse me , could you tell me the starting time for morning classes and afternoon classes
M: Morning classes begin at 8 o’clock , and they last till 12 o ’ clock. Afternoon classes follow after a one- hour lunch break.
Text 4
M: Cindy , you look pale. Are you sick
W: Maybe. I feel terrible seeing those big water waves.
M: Let ’ s go back to our room. you just need to take some medicine , close your eyes and relax. Text 5
M: How beautiful! The trees are so green , flowers are so colorful , and lots of birds are flying around.
W: That ’ s true. The piece of work is excellent , and especially it is made of cloth. Text 6
W: David , what do you plan to do this weekend M: I have no good idea yet. What about you , Alice
W: I ’ m ready to take up bird-watching. I just signed up for a weekend group on trips to popular locations for bird- watching. Would you like to join us
M: yes , I ’ d love to. It ’ s an opportunity to get close to nature.
W: Of course. The group will walk around the century park. I ’ ll take my camera to take some photos. M: Wow. How can I join this group
W: I will help you do that after school. M: Oky.Thank you!
Text 7
W: Hello , Mr. Anderson. Would you like to have a talk with me this morning
M: I’d love to, Miss.Brown , but I’ve got a busy day.I will have a conference with the department managers at 10 : 30 am.Fifteen minutes after that , I will have to attend the award ceremony for the best employees and it ends at about 11 : 30 am.Then , I’ll have lunch with my boss.
W: C an I see you this afternoon
M: Well,let me see.After lunch ,I’m going to attend the opening ceremony for a new factory.It may last about two hours.Can you come at 3 : 00 pm We can talk for an hour in my office before I pick up my parents at the airport.
W: I’m afraid an hour is not enough.What about tomorrow morning,from 9 : 00 to 11 :00 M: Ok, see you then.
Text 8
W: What are you doing
M: I ’m watching a program on my computer.
W: Would you like to watch a movie this afternoon
M: I ’d love to , Lucy.But I must finish watching the program first. My term paper is related to the program and it must be handed in tomorrow. You can go with our Mom and Dad.
W: Ok. And what program are you watching
M: It ’ s called one Cup , A Thousand stories. It shows the tea ’ s planting and picking skills , and its influence on daily life .
W: It sounds a bit boring, doesn ’ t it
M: No.There are some interesting stories in it , such as the story about a 75-year-old businessman ’ s return
to seek his origins in china , a local expert telling a myth and so on. I think the program is of great help. W: Well , can you tell me more about the stories when you’re free
M: No problem. Text 9
M: Have you been working out , Cindy You look so full of energy these days. W: Yeah , in fact , I’ ve been running every morning for one month.
M: Really You never thought running is fun. How do you get into it now
W: With the help of the smart watch.It can make personalized fitness plans on apps. M: Oh ,I see.
W: What about you Do you often exercise
M: Yes.I usually go to the Olympic Forest park. There ’ s a smart running track open to the public. W: Will you stick to running
M: Yes.The track can be linked to an app on a smartphone. When I run on it , I can use the app to receive the suggested running speeds and the right time to rest or drink water. Even digital rewards such as online medals are provided by smart equipment to encourage runners to continue exercising.
W: cool.Maybe I will try it next time.
M: come on! Let’s go and run in the park now. W: Ok.
Text 10
W: No one knows exactly why some people live longer than others. For nearly ten years I’ve been trying to find the answer to this question.I’ve traveled to places with a large number of people aged 100 and over. Now I ’ ve finished doing research on the Island of sardinia in Italy.Sardinia is an amazing place because most men keep long life.That isn ’t normal for most countries. what is the reason In sardinia culture , as men get older , they have fewer public and family responsibilities , but the older mothers or grandmothers often have more. perhaps the older men suffer less stress , which means they ’re living longer. It ’s true that on sardinia the younger people are eating more fast food. Also , young people are moving to cities , so they are doing less exercise because of their lifestyle. It will be interesting to come back to sardinia in twenty years and see if people are still living longer.
9 月月考英语试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有 2 分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
What does the woman suggest the man do
Cook a big dinner. B.Check his report. C.Meet Dr. Smith first.
Why does the man make the call
To find a cafe. B.To book a table. C.To look for a handbag.
When do afternoon classes start
At12:00. B.At1:00. C.At1:30.
Where does the conversation probably take place
On a ship. B.On a bus. C.On a plane.
What are the speakers doing
A.Picking clothes. B.Enjoying an artwork. C.Walking in a garden.
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。
What will the woman do on the weekend
Go bird-watching. B.Clean up a park. C.Climb mountains.
What does the woman promise to do for the man
A.Sign up for an activity. B.Lend a camera to him. C.Take some photos of him.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
Who will the man be with at 11:00 am
The department managers. B.The excellent employees. C.His boss.
When will the speakers meet
At lunchtime. B.This afternoon. C.Tomorrow morning.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10.What might the man's term paper be about
Ancient literature. B.Planting skills. C.Tea culture,
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Classmates. B.Brother and sister. C.Teacher and student.
How does the man find the program
Meaningful. B.Boring. C.Confusing.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How does the woman keep in good condition
By exercising. B.By dieting. C.By traveling.
What's a feature of the smart watch
It can provide fitness plans.
It.can record the heart rate.
It can send out reminders.
Where does the man usually run
On a playground. B.On a smart track. C.On a running machine.
What will the speakers do next
Buy a smartphone. B.Download an app. C.Enjoy running.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
What has the speaker been trying to find in the last decade
How people can live longer.
Why some people live longer.
Where most 100-year-old people live.
What's the older women's life on Sardinia like
Stressful. B.Flexible. C.Colorful.
What can we learn about the young people on Sardinia
They do sports quite often.
They mostly eat healthy food.
They have unhealthy lifestyles.
What does the.speaker mainly talk about
Good living habits. B.A place of interest in Italy. C.The result of her research.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The attraction of an African safari is unparalleled. Here are four ways to experience your trip.
Hot—air balloon safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa
This is the only hot-air balloon safari to launch from inside a park in South Africa. You’ll spot the ‘big five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard) among the 7,000 creatures in Pilanesberg in a hot-air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of their behaviour.
A five-night stay at the Palace of The Lost City, includes a hot-air balloon safari, breakfast, return economy flights. From 2,595 per person, based on two adults sharing.
Horse safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya
At ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, you’ll find a stable of 22 horses, including calm and hardy Boerperds for beginners (aged 12 and above) and a selection of thoroughbreds for the intermediate and advanced.
A seven-night stay at Great Plains ol Donyo Lodge, with daily horse safaris, starts at 7,700 per person, excluding flights.
Sleep out in Onguma, Namibia
The Namibia’s vast Etosha National Park has five lodges, two campsites and 34,000 hectares of wilderness — and offers the opportunity to sleep under the stars on a custom-built Dream Cruiser.
Rainbow Tours offers a six-night trip from 5,595 per person including the unique Dream Cruiser experience, international flights and internal transfers.
Walking safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe
You can go off the beaten track to places almost untouched by human activity. 70% of the Mana Pools National Park is accessible only on foot, so the animals are used to seeing people and are more relaxed than when approached by vehicles. If you’re lucky, you might get to spot Boswell, the park’s most famous elephant.
A seven-day safari costs from 7,700 per person. Flights can be arranged at an additional cost.
What can people do in Pilanesberg, South Africa
Do daily horse riding safari. B．Spot creatures in a hot-air balloon. C．Experience the unique Dream Cruiser. D．Encounter the most famous elephant Boswell.
Which safari best suits people who enjoy hiking
Safari in Pilanesberg, South Africa. B．Safari in Chyulu Hills, Kenya. C．Safari in Onguma, Namibia. D．Safari in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe.
What do safaris in Chyulu Hills and Mana Pools have in common
They are perfect for camping. B．They need the same money for the trip. C．They charge for the flight fare. D．They have daily horse riding activities.
B
As I grew up, our shelves were full of cookbooks, each full of my mum’s handwriting. Included in the handwriting were dates when recipes had been cooked, who they’d been cooked for, whether or not they were any good, and any alterations that had to be made (“too salty,” “double the recipe,” “didn’t have this, used that instead”). Where other forms of literature can feel rare, even precious to some, cookbooks permit this kind of writing.
Truth be told, cookbooks I often go back to are obvious before you even turn to them—wrinkled paper, spotted and marked. I’ve halved the amount of sugar in a cake recipe from Rukmini Iyers’ The Green Roasting Tin. I’ve added a spicy mix to a carrot salad from Ruby Tandoh’s Flavour. For better or worse, the cookbooks I own are owned by nobody else.
If you do this too and feel guilty about writing through thoroughly tested recipes or messing up beautiful paper, you needn’t. The practice of writing on cookbooks is essential to the experience of reading, and indeed, using them. Often these notes can provide a window into the owner’s life, which is one of the reasons why cookbooks are often handed down within families. In many cases, they are the only written records we have from our loved ones. I think that they are telling stories and inviting conversations. Implied in conversation is talking back, exchanging something with loved ones, and maybe exchanging something with a version of yourself in the future.
Sometimes I wonder what I’m buying when I buy cookbooks. Is it inspiration to do something I’ve not done before, or permission to give myself the time to feel addicted to a hobby My friend Ella sums up her own insight into food writing simply with “Writing about food is writing about being alive,” so maybe
that’s what I’m buying, and what we all are.
What can we know about the author’s mom
She was a professional cook. B．She collected literature works. C．She often made notes on cookbooks. D．She wrote popular cookbooks.
What does the author think of the writing in cookbooks
It improves life quality. B．It carries future dreams. C．It helps understand its writer. D．It makes recipes easy to read.
Why does the author buy cookbooks
To advance her learning. B．To share ideas with friends. C．To gain cooking inspiration. D．To record her life experiences.
What is the best title of the text
A. Why We Need to Buy Cookbooks B. How We Adjust Recipes in Cookbooks C.Why We Should Do Writing in Cookbooks D.How We Pass Down Cookbooks with Notes
C
California researchers developed a glove with built-in electronic sensors that can translate American Sign Language (ASL) into English in real time through an app on your smartphone.
Unlike its past counterparts, the new glove is lightweight, inexpensive and long-lasting. The device could help remove communication barriers between signers and non-signers. Hopefully, this may open up an easy way for people who use sign language to communicate directly with non-signers without needing someone else to translate for them.
The team worked with four people who are deaf and use ASL and had them repeat gestures up to 15 times while wearing the glove-like device, simultaneously teaching a machine how to recognize them.
The glove has thin, stretchable sensors made from “electrically conducting yarns” that run up each finger and change the movements into signals. These signals are sent to a “dollar-coin-sized” circuit board placed on the person’s wrist, which then wirelessly transfers them over to a smartphone.
The system was able to recognize 660 hand motions and finger placements that stand for each letter in the English alphabet, different phrases and each number. The program recognized the correct signs about 99% of the time, and in less than one second — or about a tone word per second.
The researchers also placed sensors in between the participants’ eyebrows and on the sides of their mouths to “capture facial expressions that are a part of ASL”. The same exact hand-shape and movement can totally change meaning because of the facial expression that is used to accompany it. Take the word MUCH for instance. The degree of how much can totally be determined by the facial expression alone while the sign stays the same.
Researchers said the glove would need to learn more vocabulary and be able to translate signs faster in order to get a commercial version of it in stores.
Who is the new glove intended for
Translators. B．Deaf people.
C．English learners. D．Sign language users.
What does Paragraph 4 mainly say about the new glove
Its reliability. B．Its compositions.
C．Its working principle. D．Its broad applications.
How do researchers improve the glove’s correctness of recognition
By connecting it wirelessly to smartphones.
By integrating facial expressions into gestures.
By lengthening the time of catching gestures.
By inputting more letters and words in English.
What will researchers do with the glove in the future
Bring it to market. B．Update its outlook.
C．Extend its service life. D．Improve its performance.
D
“Woman reading book, under a night sky, dreamy atmosphere,” I type into Deep Dream Generator’s Text 2 Dream feature. In less than a minute, an image is returned to me showing what I’ve described.
Welcome to the world of AI image generation, where you can create what on the surface looks like top-rank artwork using just a few text prompts (提示). But closer examination shows oddities. The face of the woman in my image has very odd features, and she appears to be holding multiple books. And, while there’s an initial thrill at seeing an image appear, there’s no creative satisfaction.
AI image generation could influence everything from film to graphic novels and more. Children’s illustrators were quick to raise concerns about the technology. They say AI-generated art is the exact opposite of what art is believed to be. Fundamentally, art is all about translating something that you feel internally into something that exists externally. Whatever form it takes, true art is about the creative process much more than it’s about the final piece. And simply pressing a button to generate an image is not a creative process.
Beyond creativity, there are deeper issues. To create images from prompts, AI generators rely on databases of already existing art and text. This could lead to the creation of images that are intentionally meant to imitate (模仿) the style of other artists, without their agreement. There is an argument that AI generators work no differently to humans when it comes to being influenced by others’ work. However, a human artist is also adding emotion and slight difference into the mix. AI doesn’t do the same—it can only copy.
The increasing use of AI will also lead to a devaluing of the work of artists. There’s already a negative prejudice towards the creative industry. People will begin to think that their “work” is as excellent as that created by someone who has spent a career making art. It’s nonsense, of course. You can use your mobile phone to take a nice picture of your daughter, but you are no match for professionals.
What does the writer think of his image creation
A．Exciting. B．Concerning. C．Unsatisfying. D．Shocking.
What do children’s illustrators value most about art
The final art work. B．External expressions in art.
C．The opposite of reality. D．The journey to creation.
What is paragraph 4 of the text mainly about
The moral concerns about AI creation.
Human artists’ influence on AI generators.
The over-reliance of human on technology.
The strengths and weaknesses of AI imitation.
Which of the following best summarizes the last paragraph
Art is the mirror of life. B．Rome is not built in one day. C．No man can do two things at once. D．Don’t judge a book by its cover.
第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Living off grid
When you need electricity, you just plug in the machine and switch it on. If you need water, you turn on the tap. 36 For many people, these facilities are the basics of civilized society and the idea of living without them seems risky. Yet for a growing number of people, the idea of living off grid — without electricity, water or sewage (污水) — is an increasingly attractive lifestyle.
Off-gridders do not have to give up electricity or a modern lifestyle — some choose to, but most use
small hydroelectric(水电的) power systems, solar panels or windmills to generate enough power for their needs. Heating and cooking needs are met by solar energy or wood burning systems, and toilet facilities range from non-water toilets to outside compost（堆肥）toilets. 37 It ranges from traditional yurts (a type of tent) to luxury house with high-speed internet and central heating. Whether they live in simple homes or luxury houses, what they all have in common is that their lifestyles do not create any pollution or carbon emissions — the ultimate goal for off-gridders.
Around 100,000 people are thought to be living off grid in the UK now. 38 They grow their own food, home-school their children and provide their own medical care. They are people who have been priced out of the housing market or who have grown disillusioned with what modern society can offer and who decides that an alternative lifestyle isn’t a fantasy, but an available option.
39 Off-grid houses are far cheaper to build than ordinary homes since they don’t need to be connected to the electricity or water supplies and even road access is not necessary. Materials tend to be cheaper, too. Popular options include straw or old tyres and cement.
Surprisingly, the biggest problem off-gridders face is not building their homes or becoming self- sufficient but getting permission to build. Rural areas away from town are the perfect choice but these are often protected by law from construction of any kind or have building restrictions. There are now several websites dedicated to land-sharing so that the costs of buying land can be shared, and there are increasing numbers of off-grid communities. 40 Off-gridding could soon be common all over Europe and America.
They live in a huge variety of types of accommodation.
After you use the toilet, you flush it and the waste disappears.
Living off-grid still has a long way to go before it becomes a mainstream way of living.
Apart from living an alternative lifestyle, cost is a big factor in choosing to live off-grid.
This shift from individual to group off-gridding reflects the fact that the trend is growing noticeably.
Many are self-sufficient, not just providing their own electricity, water and sewage systems, but in all aspects.
Rather than building permanent homes, vans or mobile homes or even old shipping containers are other options.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节：（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was fourteen, my brother Barney and I set out to climb The Tooth with our uncle, Tom
Campbell. Tom was a(n) 41 mountaineer, who taught us the basics on climbing.
That morning, we hiked through an ancient forest, 42 northwestwards. Leaping from one rock to the next, we gradually 43 the destination. Directly ahead was a wall of rock. Tom 44 over a gap to the rock face, climbed up a while, and found a good 45 where he could use holds to support the next climber. He tied the rope firmly between himself and Barney, yelling, “Climb!”
Barney looked to his left with a slight 46 , then he moved slowly and cautiously forward. I watched his moves carefully, so I could use the same 47 he used. But I was 48 , wondering what was taking him so long. Finally, it was my turn. I stepped up to the gap edge, and began to move to the cliff. However, when I 49 , I was absolutely terrified. The cliff plunged (猛跌) straight down for what looked like a thousand feet deep. 50 my legs began to shake. “Come on,” they encouraged. Inspired, I 51 myself across the gap, struggling to resist the pull of the abyss (深渊) below. When I finally reached them, my mouth was as dry as a 52 .
Enjoying a good 53 at the top of the mountain, I felt proud that I had overcome my fear. Hard work will 54 eventually. Those who have reached the peak will find 55 that exists as long as life lasts.
55．A．property B．emotion C．strength D．fortune
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The origins of the umbrella can be traced back over thousands of years to early human societies. Initially used as sunshades, these early umbrellas were fashioned from materials like silk or paper, and waterproofed with wax (蜡) and lacquer (漆) 56 (offer) rain protection.
According to Chinese legend, the first umbrella in ancient China 57 (invent) by Lady Yun,
the wife of Lu Ban, a renowned craftsman in Chinese history. At the time, people relied on straw hats and capes during rainy days, which proved 58 (convenient) for travel. Inspired by 59 sight of people taking shelter under eaves (屋檐), Lady Yun created a folding device made of bamboo and fabric. LuBan later improved this design, making it 60 (practical) for rain and sun protection than before, paving the way 61 the modern umbrella — a proof of the wisdom and 62 (creative) of early Chinese people.
Pioneer 63 China may be in the development of umbrellas, similar devices appeared in other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Assyria, and Greece, primarily for sun protection. The word “umbrella”, 64 originates from the Latin “umbra”, means “shade”. Over time, as waterproofing techniques advanced, umbrellas changed from simple sunshades to essential tools for rain protection,
65 (gain) widespread popularity across the globe.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节：（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华, 你校英文报人物专栏正在征稿，请你用英语介绍一位你最敬仰的人物。内容
包括：
对该人物的简单介绍；
敬仰该人物的理由；注意：
写作词数应为 80 个左右；
可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Person I Admire Most
第二节：（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Callie was a high school student. Because of her parents’ business, her family moved from London to Los Angeles, where she grew up. Living in a quiet and warm community with her parents, Callie was very interested in various volunteer activities in the community, and almost no one in the community didn’t know her.
On a sunny afternoon, Callie was reading a poem when she heard a soft knock. She stood up at once and opened the door. Her Favorite neighbor, Mrs. Baker, stood outside the door.
“I need your help, Callie,” Mrs. Baker said, “and do you know the empty lot (场地) down the street ” Callie nodded, smiling. “The place is a mess, covered with trash. The city is letting us use the lot as a community garden,” she explained. “We need help to clean up the lot on Saturday. “Sure, Mrs. Baker!” Callie said cheerfully, “just have nothing to do this Saturday. I will be happy to help you!” Mrs. Baker looked pleased and said, “Thanks, Callie. We want to get the garden planted before summer. By then, adults and children in our community will have had a good place to go.”
At school the next morning, Callie’s close friend Tamara was waiting for her by their classroom, who
had a surprise for her. Tamara said, “My mom bought tickets to Fun World this Saturday. She has an extra one for you!” The girls had been waiting for months for the amusement park to reopen.
Callie sighed and worried over how to choose for the rest of the day. Her mother noticed her mood when she arrived home. “Did something go wrong at school ” her mother asked. Callie explained her problem. “What should I do, Mom " Callie asked. “I know you want to go with Tamara and also want to help Mrs. Baker. Think carefully about your choice, and you need to make your own decision. But I know you will do what is best,” her mother answered.
注意：
续写词数为 150 左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Callie spent the rest of the evening thinking about her decision.
On Saturday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot.
高二上学期 9 月月考英语参考答案
听力：
1—5 BCBAB 6—10 AABCC 11—15 BAAAB 16—20 CBACC
阅读：
A:BDC B:CCDC C:DCBD D:CDAB
七选五（每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）：
36-40 BAFDE
完形填空（每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）：
41-45 BCBCD 46-50 ADCDA 51-55 ABCBD
语法填空（每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）：
56.to offer 57. was invented 58．inconvenient 59．the 60．more practical
61．for/ to 62. creativity 63．as 64．which 65．gaining
应用文（满分 15 分）
The Person I Admire Most
There are many respectable people around us. Among them, the person I admire most is Zhang Guimei, known for her significant contributions to promoting girls’ education.
Zhang Guimei is an outstanding educator, whose educational practices play a vital role in girls’ education. Despite the challenge of poverty, she devoted herself to helping girls attend high school and made great contributions. She founded the Huaping Girls’ High School and inspired countless volunteers to join her, which has benefited a great many girls in need.
Her dedication to education and to her students is truly admirable and inspires me to become
someone like her in the future.
续写（满分 25 分）
Callie spent the rest of the evening thinking about her decision. The amusement park—just the thought of its amazing roller coasters made her heart pound wildly, as if every part of her was shouting, “Go and have an awesome time!” But the promise to her neighbor weighed on her like a heavy burden. In the end, she knew keeping that promise mattered more. The next day at school, though reluctant, Callie apologized and told Tamara she couldn’t make it to Fun World.
On Sunday, Callie met Mrs. Baker at the empty lot. With a large trash bag in hand, she was ready to tackle the mess, when a familiar voice called out. Turning around, She was shocked and overjoyed to see Tamara. “I’m here to help,” Tamara said, smiling brightly. “Later we can go to Fun World together.” With each other’s help, Callie’s trash bag swallowed up trash like a hungry beast, while Tamara’s rake moved swiftly, gathering leaves into piles. She’d once thought it was a tough choice, but as she looked at their hard work, Callie felt it was a happy, blissful, and truly right choice.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Have you finished the report
M: yes , finally! I’ll be able to give it to Dr.smith and go home early for a change.I’m looking forward to cooking a big dinner.
W: Well,I think you’d better take another look at your spelling. Text 2
M: Hello,is that castle cafe I think I left my handbag on the table by the window on Tuesday afternoon. Did you find it
W: e and collect it anytime. Text 3
W: Excuse me , could you tell me the starting time for morning classes and afternoon classes
M: Morning classes begin at 8 o’clock , and they last till 12 o ’ clock. Afternoon classes follow after a one- hour lunch break.
Text 4
M: Cindy , you look pale. Are you sick
W: Maybe. I feel terrible seeing those big water waves.
M: Let ’ s go back to our room. you just need to take some medicine , close your eyes and relax. Text 5
M: How beautiful! The trees are so green , flowers are so colorful , and lots of birds are flying around.
W: That ’ s true. The piece of work is excellent , and especially it is made of cloth. Text 6
W: David , what do you plan to do this weekend M: I have no good idea yet. What about you , Alice
W: I ’ m ready to take up bird-watching. I just signed up for a weekend group on trips to popular locations for bird- watching. Would you like to join us
M: yes , I ’ d love to. It ’ s an opportunity to get close to nature.
W: Of course. The group will walk around the century park. I ’ ll take my camera to take some photos. M: Wow. How can I join this group
W: I will help you do that after school. M: Oky.Thank you!
Text 7
W: Hello , Mr. Anderson. Would you like to have a talk with me this morning
M: I’d love to, Miss.Brown , but I’ve got a busy day.I will have a conference with the department managers at 10 : 30 am.Fifteen minutes after that , I will have to attend the award ceremony for the best employees and it ends at about 11 : 30 am.Then , I’ll have lunch with my boss.
W: C an I see you this afternoon
M: Well,let me see.After lunch ,I’m going to attend the opening ceremony for a new factory.It may last about two hours.Can you come at 3 : 00 pm We can talk for an hour in my office before I pick up my parents at the airport.
W: I’m afraid an hour is not enough.What about tomorrow morning,from 9 : 00 to 11 :00 M: Ok, see you then.
Text 8
W: What are you doing
M: I ’m watching a program on my computer.
W: Would you like to watch a movie this afternoon
M: I ’d love to , Lucy.But I must finish watching the program first. My term paper is related to the program and it must be handed in tomorrow. You can go with our Mom and Dad.
W: Ok. And what program are you watching
M: It ’ s called one Cup , A Thousand stories. It shows the tea ’ s planting and picking skills , and its influence on daily life .
W: It sounds a bit boring, doesn ’ t it
M: No.There are some interesting stories in it , such as the story about a 75-year-old businessman ’ s return
to seek his origins in china , a local expert telling a myth and so on. I think the program is of great help. W: Well , can you tell me more about the stories when you’re free
M: No problem. Text 9
M: Have you been working out , Cindy You look so full of energy these days. W: Yeah , in fact , I’ ve been running every morning for one month.
M: Really You never thought running is fun. How do you get into it now
W: With the help of the smart watch.It can make personalized fitness plans on apps. M: Oh ,I see.
W: What about you Do you often exercise
M: Yes.I usually go to the Olympic Forest park. There ’ s a smart running track open to the public. W: Will you stick to running
M: Yes.The track can be linked to an app on a smartphone. When I run on it , I can use the app to receive the suggested running speeds and the right time to rest or drink water. Even digital rewards such as online medals are provided by smart equipment to encourage runners to continue exercising.
W: cool.Maybe I will try it next time.
M: come on! Let’s go and run in the park now. W: Ok.
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W: No one knows exactly why some people live longer than others. For nearly ten years I’ve been trying to find the answer to this question.I’ve traveled to places with a large number of people aged 100 and over. Now I ’ ve finished doing research on the Island of sardinia in Italy.Sardinia is an amazing place because most men keep long life.That isn ’t normal for most countries. what is the reason In sardinia culture , as men get older , they have fewer public and family responsibilities , but the older mothers or grandmothers often have more. perhaps the older men suffer less stress , which means they ’re living longer. It ’s true that on sardinia the younger people are eating more fast food. Also , young people are moving to cities , so they are doing less exercise because of their lifestyle. It will be interesting to come back to sardinia in twenty years and see if people are still living longer.
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