南阳一中高二年级 2025 年秋期第一次月考英语学科试题
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,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 小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
Where will the woman most probably spend the evening
Out of town. B.At home. C.At a restaurant.
How long does it take the man to drive home after 5 p.m.
A.35 minutes. B.20 minutes. C.15 minutes.
What is Susan Gray
A.A writer. B.A teacher. C.A reporter.
Why does the man want to change his living place
A.His roommate stays awake all night.
B.He wants to play his recorder at night.
C.He needs a quieter place to live in.
What does the woman think of the piano lessons
They are very interesting. B.They are too expensive. C.They are too easy.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6 至 8 题。
What can we learn from the conversation
The man didn’t work hard.
The little girl doesn’t like school.
The dog’s owner wasn’t on the scene.
Why did the girl fall to the ground
She was too afraid.
The dog pulled her down. C.Something was wrong with her leg.
What can we learn from the conversation
The dog bit the girl in the arms.
The police took the girl to a hospital.
The dog’s owner lives nearby.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 9 至 11 题。
What is the woman going to do
To buy a ticket. B.To take a plane.
C.To meet a friend at the airport.
What must the woman do in order to get to the place she wants to
Walk through three hundred yards and turn left at the end.
Turn left at the end of the hall and walk further to a sign.
Turn left at the ticket counter and walk further.
Why will the man draw the woman a map
He is afraid of misunderstanding.
The man wants to confuse her.
To show off his skill in drawing maps.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 12 至 14 题。
What are the speakers talking about
Modern technology. B.Dangerous driving.
C.Behaviors in the theatre.
What makes the woman unhappy
She gets a chance to speak out.
The convenience people like of cell phones.
The way people use their cell phones in public places.
What do we know about the woman
She believes the guy’s phone rang behind her.
She believes that some law is needed.
She believes she is in danger.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 15 至 17 题。
What’s the man doing
Visiting a toy factory. B.Looking for a car factory. C.Picking a car.
What’s the car made of
Steel or plastic. B.Wood or plastic. C.Iron or plastic.
Where will they go after that
Another factory. B.Another workshop. C.Have a rest.
听第 10 段材料,回答第 18 至 20 题。
When is the heavy traffic hour on most city streets according to the passage
During 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
In the period of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. every day.
Which of the following is legal in big cities to cross the street
At any place. B.At the corner. C.At any place without traffic.
Why may people not follow closely the traffic laws in small towns
Because the streets are not crowded.
Because people don’t like the laws.
Because cars take care of the people.
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 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A (必修二 Unit 5 Human and Nature)
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available
News Release Date: May 17, 2023 Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154 Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail (步道) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
Which was not affected and opens as usual
The public laundry. B. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The North Rim Visitor Center.
What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
It offers food service. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It is under repair now. D. It opens all the year around.
What is the purpose of the text
To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions.
To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
B (必修二 Unit 6 Admirable)
When she was young, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on-
screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard.
Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed ( 背叛), for no reason other than the fact that I felt seen for once as a 10- year- old watching Glee, and the power of that,” says Colt-Lacayo.
Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的),” she said.
Representation shaped Colt-Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible.
When she arrived at Stanford, Colt-Lacayo knew she was often the first visibly disabled student her professors and peers had interacted with. Her parents had taught her to advocate for herself, and while she doesn’t claim the label “activist”, she asks for what she needs.
“Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources,” she said.
She brought this perspective to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a
screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world.
Colt-Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film directors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young.
How did Colt-Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee
Overjoyed and inspired. B. Honored and confident.
C. Heartbroken and betrayed. D. Sorrowful and sympathetic.
What helped Colt- Lacayo picture herself going to college
Her keen interest in films and media.
Diverse stories she heard about disability.
An example of a disabled Stanford student.
A passion for increasing disability representation.
What insight did Colt- Lacayo gain about living with a disability
It naturally leads one to grow into a social activist.
It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations.
It offers special advantages for accessing resources.
It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself.
What is the best title of the text
Telling Stories That Matter B. Speaking up for Equality
C. Struggling to Enter Stanford D. Conquering Physical Challenges
C (选必二 Unit 5 Education)
History is one of those subjects that could be endless if we had enough time. There has always
been an understanding that we learn history to stop it from being repeated, in a sense learning from past mistakes.
However, as we have discovered, this is not entirely true. With the invasive and violent events still in existence in many parts of the world, we can see that humanity has not learnt from its past. History shows itself to repeat and it is important to learn history to see these chaotic( 混乱的) repetitions. History is not just about strife—wars, revolutions, and struggles—but it is also a political and philosophical topic.
A man named Peter Turchin has spent many years investigating how we can use history to our own benefit. In 2003 Turchin published his book “historical dynamics”. The book demonstrates his workings in which he shows the secular (世俗的) state of France and Russia from their origins to the 18th century. Not long after his book was published Turchin founded cliodynamics. Cliodynamics works to show the underlying patterns we can observe in history and model them in a way to make scientific estimates of how the future may play out. His use of mathematics has allowed scientists to develop a greater understanding of how political settings may occur or how societies will grow.
Of course, it is simply impossible for any historian to predict the future, but by using this “big data” approach, Turchin has allowed individuals to locate patterns and use critical thinking to help make judgments about what the future may hold. Turchin as well as many others have used history in an important way to help future generations.
As time passes, the databases will improve, highlighting more patterns and similarities, unavoidably helping to make these predictions more reliable. Could this approach to using data be the future of history and would we as a society be able to show the repetitions in humanity
What does the underlined word “strife” in paragraph 2 mean
A. reflection. B. Conclusion. C. Account. D. Conflict.
What can be inferred from Turchin’s research
It intends to reveal state origins. B. It jumps out of historical cycles.
C. It confirms history’s mirror values. D. It shows similarities between maths and history.
How does Turhin’s approach benefit historians
By providing first-hand data. B. By ensuring precise future predictions.
C. By helping predict future trends. D. By fueling insights into certain events.
What is the author’s attitude toward predicting the future
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Unconcerned. D. Opposed.
D (选必一 Unit 3 Conservation)
Butterflies are sensitive to environmental changes, meaning they are important indicators of
ecosystem health, but they are in decline. New research suggests butterfly numbers can be boosted by making small changes to road verges (边缘).
While most studies on road verges and butterflies have focused on temperate climates with
natural plants in rural areas, new research from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) examined planted vegetation along major roads in big cities of Singapore.
Researchers surveyed 101 road verges, each at least 30m long, located along major roads with speed limits between 50 km/h and 70 km/h, and planted with non-native bushes. They found verges with a mixture of different flowering plant species directly increased the total number of butterflies and butterfly species. “A greater diversity of flowering plants can offer a variety of nectar ( 花蜜) sources for butterflies. This can attract more species of butterflies, especially those that prefer a broad range of nectar from different flowers,” explains Associate Professor Eleanor Slade from NTU’s Asian School of the Environment.
Selective thinning and less frequent cutting also benefited butterfly numbers and species diversity, with the verges seen as paths linking the insects to other green spaces. Slade says this could be because a greater variety of plant heights within road verges creates different micro-climatic conditions-variations in temperature, humidity ( 湿度) and light intensity - that appeal to different butterflies. More uniform plant heights created by frequently cutting verge plants can reduce the population of the butterflies and species richness and offer less protection.
The study also showed busy roads negatively affect butterflies and butterfly species, particularly when traffic density ( 密度) is higher; this typically occurs when road speed limits are higher, and vehicles travel faster. Roads with more traffic also have greater vehicle pollution, which can affect both plants and butterflies.
But the researchers say the benefits of road verges could cancel out these effects if traffic speeds are proper. They found that for roads with speed limits of up to 70 km/h, the bad effects of traffic on butterflies could be reduced by increasing the variety of flowering plants on road verges and allowing them to grow to varying heights.
What makes the study of NTU different from previous ones
It takes climate change into account. B. It analyzes butterfly behavior in the forest.
C. It focuses on ecosystems along rural roadsides. D. It investigates grown plants in the urban area.
Why is Eleanor Slade mentioned in paragraph 3
To explain research methods. B. To propose strategies for improvement.
C. To back the findings of the new study. D. To prove the city is more suitable for research.
How can traffic’s negative effects on butterflies be reduced
By frequently cutting verge plants.
By planting diverse flowering species.
By building barriers between roads and plants.
By permitting plants to grow to a specific height.
What can we conclude from the passage
Increasing plant height alone is sufficient to protect butterflies from the negative effects of traffic.
Traffic pollution is the primary factor causing the decline of butterfly populations in cities.
Butterfly species in rural areas are less affected by road verges than those in urban areas.
Proper management of road verges can help improve butterfly diversity despite urban traffic.
第二节(共 5 小题,每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分) (选必二 Unit 5 Education)
根据短文内容,从短文后选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项是多余选项。
Parenting is a constant balancing act. We want to teach our children important life lessons, while also maintaining harmony at home and avoiding unnecessary conflicts. 36
Recently, my 13-year-old daughter asked me to buy her a $28 phone case. Her old one wasn’t broken or worn out; she was just bored of it. 37 However, saying “no” in moments like this isn’t easy. The request felt small, but I knew there was a bigger lesson to teach. It’s about teaching our children to think critically about their spending. At the same time, we don’t want to come across as overly strict or dismissive of their feelings.
In this case, I realized my daughter’s request wasn’t just about the phone case; it was about her desire for something new, trendy, and exciting. 38 After all, to a 13-year-old, a new phone case might feel like a big deal, a way to express themselves or fit in with their friends. So how do we find the middle ground
Instead of shutting down the conversation, I used it as an opportunity to talk about wants and needs. I explained that we must prioritize what’s essential over impulse ( 冲动) purchases. 39 I also acknowledged her feelings. “I get it,” I told her. Sometimes we just want something new because it feels exciting. This softened the conversation and made her more willing to listen. Instead of a flat-out “no”, I suggested a compromise (妥协). I offered her three options: earn it, wait it out or explore alternatives.
40 It was about guiding my daughter toward better decision-making without damaging our relationship.
But I didn’t stop there.
For me, it was a firm no.
That conversation wasn’t just about a phone case.
I promoted the habit of saving for things she wanted.
It felt important to her, even if it seemed unnecessary to me.
This balancing act can be tricky, especially when parenting teens.
Sometimes, the most valuable lessons aren’t about the money at all.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)(选必二 Unit 5 Education)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
Last summer, I joined a volunteer program in a rural African village. I was 41 to teach English and build friendships. My first week was filled with 42 — I taught children basic phrases, played games, and even learned a few words in their local language. 43 , reality hit hard soon.
One morning, a storm flooded the village’s only classroom, 44 textbooks and chairs. The villagers, struggling with poverty, had no money to repair it. My heart 45 — how could I continue teaching without resources
That night, I lay awake, brainstorming 46 . Then I remembered my phone’s flashlight app. “We can hold classes under the stars!” I suggested. The villagers were 47 , but anyway, we cleared a patch ( 小块) of land, borrowed chairs from neighbors, and used my phone’s light to 48 vocabulary words onto a white sheet. The outdoor classes worked surprisingly 49 . Children laughed as they traced letters in the dirt, and parents joined, 50 about the “glowing lessons”. But trouble struck again when my phone 51 mid-lesson. Silence fell. A boy named Kofi suddenly stood up, 52 a small solar lantern he’d made from scrap (碎片) metal. “Use this,” he said proudly. Over the next weeks, Kofi and other kids 53 more lanterns, and our “night school” thrived (蓬勃发展). By the end of the program, the community had raised funds to rebuild the classroom. I left with tears in my eyes — not from sadness, but from 54 .
This experience made me 55 that innovation and community spirit can overcome the toughest challenges.
第二节 语法填空(共10 小题,每小题1.5 分,共15 分)(选必二Unit 1 Information Technology)
On September 3, 2025, China held a grand military parade in Beijing to mark the
56 (eighty) anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The parade, 57 (organize) in the name of the nation, took place along Chang’an Avenue and was watched by millions of people across the country. It was not only a look back at those years of fire and blood, 58 a strong message to the world: China was committed to peace and ready to build a community with a shared future 59 mankind.
Soldiers and modern equipment displayed on Tian’anmen Square demonstrated China’s determination 60 (safeguard) the post-war international order. Among them, the Dongfeng-5C, the 61 (late) and most advanced liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs 液体洲际导弹 ), made its first public appearance. The spirit of the Chinese people during the 14-year resistance war, 62 had cost more than 35 million lives, 63 (remember) in every formation that passed the rostrum(指挥台). By honouring the martyrs (烈士), the parade reminded everyone that peace was not given, but earned through great sacrifice.
In addition to Chinese troops, representatives from 17 countries had been invited to join the
marching contingents(代表团), 64 (showcase) the world’s shared desire for peace. When the national anthem was played, every citizen felt the solemnity ( 庄严) of the moment and the 65 (responsible) to carry forward the hard-won peace.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分) (选必二 Unit 5 A Pleasure Description)
网络时代有些孩子沉溺于网上交流而忽视了与父母的沟通,请根据下面图画,简要说明图
画中所表达的内容,阐述这种现象的原因和你的看法。
注意:1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;2. 内容连贯,语句通顺。
第二节(满分 25 分) (选必一 Unit 1 Relationships)
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。
Joe lived alone in a small wooden house. All the neighborhood children were afraid of him. We ran away when he came out of his house. He kept his car parked outside the fence that separated the road from his tiny yard. His car was nicer than most cars in the small town, and he kept it spotless. He even cleaned the door handle when he closed the door and locked it. When I played on the road with the other children, we tried to stay away from Joe’s car.
One day, I cheerfully rode my newly obtained used bicycle back from the local grocery store. The bicycle had no basket, so I had to ride with one hand carrying the groceries. While I was approaching Joe’s yard, I hit a mud puddle (泥坑) near his car. I was so concerned about splashing (溅) mud on his clean car that I lost control. I panicked as my handlebars slid down the side of Joe’s car. Then I fell hard onto the ground with my bicycle.
Joe walked out of his house, where he had been sitting at the window and watching. He was looking at the big scratch (刮痕) on his perfectly kept car while I was lying on the ground with my knee bleeding. Then I could feel his eyes examining me and my bicycle, but I was too scared to look up. My fear grew when Joe asked me to go with him.
He led me into his house while holding to the back of my T-shirt. He ordered me to sit down before he went into another room. The only thing in the room was a small table with one chair near the window, where he had seated me. The floor seemed very old, but it was spotless. The ceiling was so low that I could have reached it with a short jump. “Is he going to trap me here ” I thought to myself, my heart raced so fast that I paid no attention to my pain.
注意:
续写词数应为 150 个左右;
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was thinking about what to do when Joe came back to me carrying a first aid kit.
The next day, I rode my basketless bicycle to Joe’s, ready to do grocery shopping for him.
听力:1-5 BACCA 6-10 CACBB 11-15 AACBA 16-20 BBABA
阅读理解:21-23 DCB 24-27 ACDA 28-31 DCCB 32-35 DCBD 36-40 FBEAC
完形填空:41-45 CDACB 46-50 BACDC 51-55 ABDAB
语法填空: 56.eightieth 57.organized 58.but 59.for 60.to safeguard 61.latest 62.which 63.was
remembered 64.showcasing 65.responsibility
应用文参考范文:
As is vividly portrayed in the picture, occupied in chatting on the Internet, a boy refuses to talk with his mother. The mother can do nothing but stand behind the boy, depressed.
It is the exact reflection of lack of communication between parents and children. Several reasons contribute to it. First, the Internet provides us with a place where we can communicate with different people, in which case we are addicted to the virtual world and keep our distance from people around us. Besides, pressure from study drives us to seek excitement on the Internet. Also, parents, busy with their work, spare little time to stay with their children, resulting in the less communication.
As far as I’m concerned, some effective measures should be taken by parents and children. In terms of children, we should cut back on the time when we play computers and be aware of the importance of communication with parents. In addition, parents and children should exchange their ideas and feelings regularly. Interesting topics are recommended so that both parents and teenagers love to talk about.
读后续写参考范文:
I was thinking about what to do when Joe came back to me carrying a first aid kit. My heart pounded, expecting sharp words( 现在分词做伴随动作). But Joe said nothing at first. He bent down, gently lifted my scratched leg, and began cleaning the wound(动作链描写). “You’ve got to take better care of yourself,” he muttered, his voice low(独立主格刻画人物). “And be more mindful!
No one-handed biking—keep both hands on the handlebars! (衔接原文)” His words were firm but
not cruel. As I watched him concentrating on wrapping the bandage, a strange warmth replaced my fear(心理描写). Maybe Joe wasn’t the mean neighbor we always thought (衔接原文). Maybe he just didn’t show kindness the way others did. Feeling deeply guilty(现在分词做伴随动作), I
felt tears welling up in my eyes as guilt overwhelmed me. “I want to make up for the trouble,” I said softly, “Maybe I could help fix your car or run errands for you ” Joe looked at me in surprise, then
nodded slowly. “Let’s talk tomorrow,” he said, his expression unreadable(独立主格刻画人物神态).
The next day, I rode my basketless bicycle to Joe’s, ready to do grocery shopping for him. He examined the bike first, running a hand along the frame and checking the tires(现在分词做伴随动作). Satisfied(过去分词做 adj 主语补语), he opened his trunk and pulled out a shiny new basket.
“This one’s for you,” he said while carefully attaching it( 状从的省略). “You’ll help me with groceries this month—and it’s yours.” I stared, stunned by his unexpected generosity(过去分词做后置定语). “Thanks,” I mumbled, eyes wide( 独立主格刻画人物神态). Before I left, he added, “Take care of that leg. No rushing around.” Riding home(现在分词做伴随动作), I felt the wind in my face and a new feeling in my chest—respect, not fear(补充说明). Joe hadn’t punished me. He’d guided me(短句递进), showing(现在分词做伴随动作) that responsibility isn’t about punishment, but about growing through kindness and effort(主旨升华).
Text 1
听力原文
M:We can go to the theatre tonight, or would
you rather eat at a restaurant
W:To tell the truth, I can’t go anywhere this evening,because I’m expecting an important phone call from out of town.
Text 2
W:How long does it take you to drive home M:Usually about 20 minutes when there is not much traffic. But if I can’t leave before 5 p.m. it takes me 15 minutes more.
Text 3
W:Good evening, Dr. David.My name is Susan Gray. I’m with the local newspaper. Do you mind if I ask you several questions
M:Not at all. Go ahead please.
Text 4
W:It’s said that you’re moving to a new apartment soon.
M:Yes, I have to do so although it’ll be more expensive. My present roommate plays his tape recorder all night long and I can’t sleep.
Text 5
M:How are your piano lessons going
W:Very well. My teacher thinks I’m making progress, and I find the lessons well worth the time and trouble.
Text 6
W:Good morning. May I talk to you for a minute I’m a reporter from the City Express and I’d like to ask you a few questions about what happened here yesterday afternoon.
M:If you are referring to the dog attack, I’d be happy to answer your questions.
W:Great. Can you tell me exactly what happened
M:Of course. I was taking a break near my construction site at about three o’clock yesterday afternoon. A school girl of about 11 walked by. Suddenly the dog started running after her. She was so frightened that she fell over. That big dog started biting her on the leg. I picked up an iron bar and hit the dog. It finally let go and ran back to a nearby house. I immediately called the police who came in about eight minutes. An ambulance took the girl
to the hospital and the police took the dog and its owner away. It was terrible!
Text 7
W:Excuse me. Can you help me M:Yes
W:I have a ticket to Seattle. How do I get there M:I can’t help you here. You have to go to the ticket counter. Follow this passage to the end, turn left and go three hundred yards. You’ll see a sign that says, “Check In.” Then look for the airline you want.
W:Can you repeat that,please
M:Sure. Go down this hall till you come to the end.Go left till you see the big sign over head “Check In”. There’ll be lots of counters for the different airlines. You have to go to the one where you have your ticket.
W:Go down this hall to the end.Then go left M:That’s right. Here. I’ll draw you a map. Sometimes it’s confusing.
W:Thank you. M:My pleasure. Text 8
M:So,tell me, what’s the one thing that really makes you unhappy about modern technology W:I’m happy to get a chance to speak out. I know that a lot of people like the convenience of cell phones, but I find them truly irritating. People don’t seem to know when to leave them at home. I hate it when people use their cell phones in a restaurant or a store. It’s probably none of my business, but it drives me crazy.One night in a movie theater, some cell phone began to ring and a guy behind me began to have a conversation right there during the movie. And the people who talk on the phone while they drive. Well, they’re putting the rest of us in danger, aren’t they There should be a law against it.
Text 9
W:Welcome to our factory. First, let me give you a brief introduction. It was set up five years ago. Model cars and trucks are our main products. They are very popular among
children. There are three workshops in our factory.
M:That sounds interesting.
W:This way, please. Here we are. This is the workshop where model cars and trucks are produced.
M:Oh, it looks great. How many model cars and trucks do you produce every month
W:About ten thousand.
M:Really That’s amazing. What are they made of
W:Some of them are made of wood and others are made of plastic.
M:That’s why some models are light and others are heavy.
W:Right. Shall we go to another workshop M:OK.
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If you only need to travel a short distance, the quickest way to travel in most cities is on foot. During working hours, between approximately 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, the traffic is very heavy on most city streets, sometimes coming to a complete stop in places. As a result, many people prefer to walk. You should therefore be aware of some of the traffic laws. It is against the law in many cities to cross the street at any place except at the corner. You should not cross the street unless there is a green traffic light facing the direction you plan to cross. In small towns, these rules may not be followed as closely, because the traffic is usually not so heavy. However, the purpose of the laws is to provide for the safety and protection of the people. Remember to look both ways for automobiles when you cross the street.