2025 年秋季高二年级期末考试
英语
全卷满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考
证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写
在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸
和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。
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，你将有两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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the weather like
A. Windy. B. Snowy. C. Sunny.
2. What is the man dissatisfied with
A. Joe’s dog. B. The woman’s cat. C. His own work.
3. What does the woman want to know
A. Whether to see a doctor.
B. How to make an appointment.
C. When to get the result of the checkup.
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4.Where does the man work now
A. At a hair salon. B. In a bus company. C. In a school library.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A festival. B. A restaurant. C. A street.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中
选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，
各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. How does Olivia plan to go to school at first
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By bike.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Family members. C. Classmates.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What did the man do last week
A. He took a test. B. He went to a zoo. C. He hung out with the woman.
9. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
10. Why is the woman unwilling to meet Evan
A. He gave away her secrets. B. He broke her game machine. C. He refused to apologize to her.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does Emma consider doing
A. Shopping in a store. B. Starting her own business. C. Decorating her new house.
12. What is Emma’s favorite color
A. White. B. Pink. C. Green.
13. Where will the speakers go next month
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A To the furniture store. B. To the theater. C. To the seaside.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. How does the woman feel at the beginning of the conversation
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Curious.
15. Why does the man do exercise every day
A. To have fun. B. To keep fit. C. To build up muscles.
16. How many pounds has the woman lost
A. 38. B. 33. C. 35.
17. What is the woman going to do next
A. Continue running. B. Give up her goal. C. Talk with her father.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When did Kevin Erickson probably finish his project
A. In 2019. B. In 2020. C. In 2021.
19 Who is Jonathan Klinger
A. A president. B. A researcher. C. A car worker.
20. What is the No. 1 reason for changing the cars
A. For a fun project. B. For better performance. C. For better environment.
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
These contributors have received funding from the National Geographic Society, which is committed to
illuminating and protecting the wonder of our world. Learn more about the Society’s support of explorers at
/impact.
Corey Arnold
At labs and field stations in Alaska, Oregon and his home state of Washington, Arnold photographed scientists
exploring the secrets of animal hibernation (冬眠), part of this month’s feature on how animals might be put into a
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state of torpor (蛰伏). He’s been an explorer since 2019.
Matt Black
Based in California’s Central Valley Black has spent nearly three years capturing the landscapes of the
American West using a thermal camera, creating the singular images on display in this issue which show how
wildfires are remaking the Sierra Nevada.
Sam Kean
On his first assignment for National Geographic, the Washington, D. C. -based writer profiled a pioneering
scholar of ancient tattooing (纹身). Kean’s most recent book, Dinner with Tutankhamun, documents the
extraordinary adventures of archaeologists as they revive forgotten techniques. His work has also appeared in The
New Yorker, The Atlantic, and The New York Times.
Carlotta Cardana
Shooting the poisonous plants of the Alnwick Garden, in Northumberland, England, the photographer said she
wanted to give her unlikely subjects "the celebrity treatment" with intimate close-ups on colorful backdrops.
Cardana, whose photos have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Guardian, Lonely Planet, Marie Claire, and
elsewhere, lives in London.
21. What did Corey Arnold do in the labs and field stations
A. Shot scientists’ researching. B. Analyzed wildfires’ causes.
C. Explored poisonous plants. D. Photographed local landscapes.
22. Who wrote a book about the adventures of archaeologists
A. Corey Arnold. B. Matt Black. C. Sam Kean. D. Carlotta Cardana.
23. What do the four explorers have in common
A. They are all professional photographers. B. They all have won international awards.
C. They all focus on environmental protection. D. They all have contributed to National Geographic.
B
In the highlands of Qiaoqi Tibetan Township, Nengkaman’s journey began not with a thread, but with a
camera. Starting in 2014, the Tibetan woman documented her homeland’s daily life, only to notice through her lens
(镜头) that the traditional crafts of yak wool (牦牛毛) weaving and Qiaoqi waistband making once essential skills
for local women were quietly disappearing.
Determined to act, she founded a weaving studio in 2016. Here, she skillfully integrated time-honored Tibetan
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techniques with up-to-date designs, creating handcrafted backpacks, scarves, and waistbands sold both online and
offline. As orders grew, she shared the work with other women in her village, providing much-needed off-season
income. Today, her initiative supports flexible employment for over 50 women, with annual earnings ranging from
3,000 to 30,000 yuan per person.
Nengkaman’s impact has since gained formal recognition. She is now a municipal-level inheritor of the Qiaoqi
Waistband Weaving Technique, and her studio has been designated an Outstanding Intangible Cultural Heritage
(ICH) Workshop in Sichuan. Her reputation has attracted cooperation with fashion brands and partnerships with
institutions like Tsinghua University.
Her mission continues to expand. Now, she not only provides weaving training for local women but also
frequently participates in nationwide exchange programs. Last year, at the China Rural Women Artisans Training
Program in Beijing, she joined 60 craftsmen from many ethnic groups to explore fusion techniques, resulting in
new product lines that combined their weaving traditions. Through these cross-cultural cooperation, yak wool is
being reimagined, gaining new relevance.
Nengkaman’s story is a powerful local example of a broader national trend. The white paper titled China’s
Achievements in Women’s Well-Rounded Development in the New Era, released by the State Council Information
Office on September 19, highlights that by passing down traditional crafts and facilitating cultural innovation,
women are injecting new vitality into ethnic cultures.
24. What did Nengkaman discover unexpectedly through photography
A. The charm of daily life. B. The decline of traditional crafts.
C. The lack of job opportunities. D. The potential of handcrafted products.
25. What do we know about Nengkaman’s initiative
A. It limited the weaving training to only local Tibetan women.
B. It masterfully combined traditional crafts with modern styles.
C. It gained recognition due to its cooperation with Tsinghua University.
D. It helped women achieve economic independence through employment.
26. Which of the following best describe Nengkaman
A. Sympathetic and modest. B. Generous and sociable.
C. Creative and committed. D. Enthusiastic and adventurous.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. From Beijing to Qiaoqi: Programs Expand Skills
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B. From Award to Academy: Workshop Gains Title
C. From Village to Market: Scarf Sales Boost Income
D. From Shooting to Weaving: Woman Revives Culture
C
In Paris’s 17th region, a former parking lot has become a “third place” or a 15-minute city: shelves of free
books, cheap coffee and long benches where strangers correct each other’s chess moves. Since it opened last July,
residents living within a 15-minute walk have cut their daily car use by 12 percent, but the real surprise is social
connection it can build.
City Hall’s surveys show that people who visit the 15-minute city at least twice a week are twice as likely to
know the names of five neighbours as those who drive past it. Sociologist Dr Claire Moreau argues the change is
not caused by the books or the coffee, but by the pause: standing in line gives citizens permission to start low-risk
conversations.
The idea is spreading. In Shanghai’s Changning district, three empty phone booths (电话亭) were also turned
into a “third place” in May 2025. Each booth contains only a chair, a mirror and a sign: “Stay 180 seconds someone
will join you.” Data from the first 60 days indicate that 68% of users were greeted by a stranger; 41% continued the
chat outside the booth.
Critics warn such projects merely offer a short-lived solution that fails to address the root causes of underlying
issues, like loneliness. This type of contact provides only brief or infrequent interactions that do not develop
long-term understanding. As a result, while they may provide a momentary sense of connection, they ultimately
leave the core issues unresolved, leading to recurring problems.
However, selective bonding, though brief, can promote enduring neighbourhood trust. A control study in
Toronto found that even short, repeated greetings raise trust levels by 7% over six months, enough to reduce minor
neighbourhood arguments by 14%. The result revealed the power of small, consistent social interactions, ultimately
leading to a more harmonious living environment.
Urban planners conclude that the 15-minute city is not a fixed model but a living process. By combining data
with human-paced experimentation closing a street here, adding a chair there cities can turn geometric circles into
social circles. After all, the shortest path to sustainability may not be a metre of pavement, but a shared 15-minute
bond.
28. What can be inferred about the “third place” from the first three paragraphs
A. It advocates to build a driverless city for residents.
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B. It tends to recycle abandoned booths or parking lots.
C. It creates chances for low-risk talks among strangers.
D. It appeals to users with comfortable, no-charge services.
29. The critics’ main concern about the projects is that ______.
A. they worsen the situation of inconsistent interactions.
B. the social ties they create are temporary and skin-deep.
C. the benefits they’ve brought mismatch the investment.
D. they increase the possibility of long-term urban arguments.
30. Why does the author mention the Toronto study
A. To introduce a new point. B. To add background facts.
C. To display an opposite case. D. To highlight the benefits.
31. What does the text mainly talk about
A. Shared technology can solve city loneliness. B. 15-minute cities turn space into social bonds.
C. Libraries should replace former coffee shops. D. Cars in cities must be banned for sustainability.
D
Every October, the tiny former mining town of Grayhaven, population 3,200, becomes a vital refuelling
station for the monarch butterfly’s (帝王蝶) astonishing 3000-kilometre transcontinental migration across North
America.
Two decades ago, deep blue sky was dotted with countless orange wings, yet over the past twenty years the
number has plummeted by a shocking 80%, largely because the delicate milkweed on which the insect exclusively
lays its eggs has been systematically erased by aggressive herbicides and new housing projects.
Last autumn, seventeen-year-old Lily Chen, a soft-spoken local high-school senior with great curiosity for
entomology (昆 虫 学 ), launched “Project Milkweed”. Instead of merely posting pictures on social media, she
persuasively negotiated with three nationwide garden centre chains to gift shoppers a free milkweed seed packet for
every single plant purchased. Within only eight weeks, the project had measurable impact. Enthusiastic residents
had transformed 420 once-barren balconies and front yards into butterfly habitats, collectively adding 7,300
brand-new milkweed stems to the shrinking town. Each grower carefully uploaded photographs along with a
unique QR code that Lily’s team swiftly turned into a wonderful interactive map. Distinguished biologists at nearby
State University subsequently used the open-source data to seriously track egg density and, to universal
astonishment, discovered two previously unknown resting sites hidden along the sheltered riverbank.
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The mayor, visibly impressed by the documented 42% increase in visiting butterflies, has now boldly banned
all neonicotinoid (新 烟 碱 类 ) pesticides within a protective one-kilometre path beside water. “Conservation
sometimes begins with one determined student who simply refuses to accept silence in the once-glorious sky,” he
declared at the emotionally-charged award ceremony, proudly handing Lily the gleaming Youth Environmental
Medal.
Yet Lily remains cautiously optimistic: “A single good season doesn’t mean you’re fully back on track. If next
year’s volunteer gardens are reduced, so inevitably will the monarch butterflies.” Her gentle warning reminds
Grayhaven that the butterflies’ fragile future still rests in human hands and on ordinary balconies.
32. What does the underlined word “plummeted” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Remained stable. B. Changed slightly. C. Increased sharply. D. Decreased dramatically.
33. Why was “Project Milkweed” effective soon
A. Because farmers posted QR pictures online as a live map.
B. Because university data revealed hidden butterfly habitats.
C. Because giving away seeds with purchases boosted planting.
D. Because residents financed some delicate butterfly habitats.
34. What will the mayor most likely expand next
A. Pesticide-free zone B. Student award size C. Riverbank parking D. bioscience studies
35. What can be inferred from Lily’s warning in the last paragraph
A. The battle to save the monarchs is far from over.
B. Next year’s butterflies will certainly double again.
C. A great season ensures the prosperity of butterflies.
D. Pesticide companies have agreed to stop production.
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。
Is AI Helping or Hurting High School Students
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in education. Many high school students now use AI
tools like ChatGPT to help with homework, write essays, or even study for exams. ____36____ But are they really
helping students learn better
A recent study from MIT found that students who used AI to write essays showed lower brain activity than
those who wrote without help. ____37____ Researchers believe that when students rely too much on AI, they stop
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using their own minds to solve problems.
____38____ Some students feel anxious when they cannot tell if the AI’s answer is correct. Others worry that
they are not really learning, just copying. This can lead to less motivation and more stress.
However, AI is not entirely negative. ____39____ This helps students understand their mistakes and improve
faster. AI can also help with language learning, math practice, and science projects if used in the right way.
Experts say the key is balance. The users can let AI lend a hand, but never let it replace the mind. For example,
AI can give ideas or explain difficult words, but students should still try to solve problems on their own first.
Teachers also need to teach students how to use AI responsibly, so they don’t lose important skills like critical
thinking and creativity. ____40____
In the age of AI, learning is changing. But one thing stays the same: real learning happens when students think
for themselves.
A. These tools are fast, smart, and easy to use.
B. In short, AI is just a helper, not a replacement.
C. AI will completely replace teachers in the near future.
D. Another problem is that AI can make students feel less confident.
E. In some schools, teachers use AI to give students personalized feedback.
F. The Internet makes it possible for students to study anywhere at any time.
G. Over time, these students also had poorer memory and weaker thinking skills.
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。
Every morning at six, the lights of “Hear Us Bakery (面包店)” go on in a quiet Nanjing street. What makes
the shop ____41____ is that most staff wear smiley badges (徽章) showing two words: “Sign Language.”
The owner Mr. Zhou, lost his hearing at five. After years of being ____42____ in job interviews, he opened
this bakery to offer others like him a second chance. “I don’t want anyone to feel ____43____ just because they can’
t hear,” he wrote on the opening-day board.
Customers soon discovered that ordering coffee here is a ____44____. They point, gesture and sometimes
sketch little drawings instead of ____45____. Mistakes happen — coffee becomes ice cream — but laughter
____46____ faster than the smell of fresh bread. One visitor ____47____ online: “I came for a loaf, I left with a
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lighter heart.”
Business doubled. Within eight months Zhou ____48____ twelve more deaf bakers and opened a branch. Yet
the biggest ____49____ is not profit. It is the confidence shining in employees’ eyes. Wang, who was ____50____
too shy to leave home, now handle delivery routes alone. His change also inspires those around him, serving as a
powerful example of how ____51____ personal challenges can lead to personal fulfillment. “Here, my silence is
not a barrier but a bridge. It turns into a vital link that words alone might never ____52____ capture.” she typed
during an interview.
The city has taken notice. Two more “silent cafés” are set to open next year, and local schools offer
____53____ elective courses. “Inclusion starts with daily greetings,” says the education officer. “A cup of coffee
can be the first step.”
On National Day, Zhou received a medal for “Harmonious Community Builder.” Holding it, he ____54____
his mother’s words: “Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see; it can lift an entire society
____55____ inequality, planting the seeds of trust, and turning the community into a harmonious place without
conflict.”
41. A. common B. unique C. dynamic D. worthless
42. A. turned down B. cut off C. thought highly of D. looked up to
43. A. frustrated B. motivated C. content D. scared
44. A. routine B. proof C. challenge D. shame
45. A. drinking B. escaping C. bargaining D. shouting
46. A. spreads B. fades C. echoes D. disappears
47. A. blamed B. posted C. complained D. lied
48. A. dismissed B. evaluated C. laid off D. brought in
49. A. concern B. reward C. expense D. barrier
50. A. occasionally B. ultimately C. originally D. basically
51. A. facing B. overcoming C. posing D. presenting
52. A. randomly B. constantly C. fully D. strategically
53. A. self-discovery B. online safety C. sign-language D. stress management
54. A. confirmed B. denied C. repeated D. recalled
55. A. monitoring B. exposing C. smoothing D. strengthening
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
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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。
China has delayed the return of the Shenzhou-20 space mission after a suspected collision with small space
debris, the China Manned Space Agency announced on Wednesday. The agency said it is conducting ____56____
impact analysis to ensure the astronauts’ safety and mission success. The spacecraft’s return, originally
____57____ (plan) for November 5, will be postponed until further notice. The incident ____58____ (occur)
shortly after a handover ceremony on Tuesday, ____59____ the newly arrived crew officially took over the
Tiangong space station. Commander Chen Dong and crewmates Wang Jie and Chen Zhongrui ____60____ (be) in
orbit since April and were scheduled to land at the Dongfeng site in Inner Mongolia. ____61____ (prepare) at the
site included drills for search, air-ground coordination, communications, and medical support.
China’s space authorities said an emergency system is in place ____62____ (support) astronauts in orbit,
____63____ (allow) a backup spacecraft to be launched rapidly if needed. Lin Xiqiang, a spokesman for the agency,
____64____ (public) announced that emergency response times for the Tiangong station have improved fivefold,
and astronauts can return early in extreme situations. Richard de Grijs, executive director of the International Space
Science Institute-Beijing, said the delay shows ____65____ cautiously China has inspected this suspected debris
strike.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
66. 假定你是李华，上周你校举办了“旧瓶新绿”环保创意盆栽活动。请用英语为校英文报写一篇活动报道，
内容包括：
1．活动介绍；
2．活动意义。
注意：（1）写作词数应为 80 个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答；
（3）报道标题已给出，不计入总词数。
Old Bottles, New Green
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第二节（满分 25 分）
67. 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。
Fifteen-year-old Leo had always lived in the shadow of words. Born with a stutter (口吃), he measured every
sentence like a climber checking each rock on a wall. At school, he kept quiet, afraid that one slipped sound would
turn him into a joke. His classmates called him “Silent Leo,” and the nickname stuck like gum on his shoes.
One March afternoon, Mrs. Jenkins announced the annual School Talent Show. “We still need a host to
introduce the acts,” she said, scanning the room. Normally, Leo would have stared at his desk, but this time his
pencil rolled off the desk and dropped on the floor. As he bent to pick it up, his eyes met a bright-yellow poster:
HOST NEEDED SHINE ON STAGE! The words burned inside him like tiny stars.
That evening, Leo sat in his room practicing tongue twisters (绕口令) in front of a mirror. “Peter... Peter p-p...,”
he sighed, cheeks burning. His older sister Mia peeked in. “Why not rap Rap gives beat to your words; the beat
can be your bridge.” she suggested, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!”
Hearing the words, Leo raised an eyebrow, inspired. He loved writing poems in secret, pouring his heart into
words. But his stutter had always been a barrier, like a shadow hanging over him, making it impossible for him to
share his words. Maybe, just maybe, he could hide his stutter inside rap let the beat wrap around his words like a
protective blanket. The thought was thrilling, a spark of possibility shining in his chest, making him imagine the
sound of his own voice, steady and confident.
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。
For two weeks he kept writing and practicing, turning his poems into rap.
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On the night of the Talent Show, Leo stepped into the spotlight.
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参考答案
听力理解：1-5 CACCB 6-10 ACABA 11-15 BBCBA 16-20BCCAB
阅读理解：21-23 ACD 24-27 BBCD 28-31CBDB 32-35 DCAA
阅读七选五：36-40 AGDEB
完形填空：41-45 BAACD 46-50 ABDBC 51-55 BCCDC
语法填空：56. an 57.planned 58. occurred 59. when 60. have been
61. Preparation 62. to support 63. allowing 64. publicly 65. how
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
66. Old Bottles, New Green
To remind students that protecting the earth can start with what we throw away, the Students’ Union launched
an activity titled “Old Bottles, New Green” last weekend.
During the process, countless used drink bottles, which had been crowded in the corner of the canteen, were
sent to the art room. Working in groups, we turned them into 120 tiny gardens — some hanging like lanterns,
others shaped like pandas. While cutting and painting, I realized that creativity, once awakened, can make waste
alive.
Exhibited in the teaching building hall, the pots attracted over 800 viewers, whose smiles proved the idea took
root. Seeing plastic recycled, I believe where there is green thinking, there is a future.
第二节（满分 25 分）
67.
For two weeks he kept writing and practicing, turning his poems into rap. Each night, he lowered the curtains,
turned on the desk lamp, and repeated polishing every word to transform his hidden poems into a tight, steady rap.
His sister, Mia, sat cross-legged on his bed, clapping the beat softly, calling out “Again! Come on! Leo, you can
make it!” whenever Leo was caught in a word. The following two weeks witnessed his changes from a shy stutterer
to a powerful rapper. Each repetition felt like drums emphasizing the beat in his self-made rap. When he finished,
Mia shouted, “Leo, the stage needs a voice like yours.”
On the night of the Talent Show, Leo stepped into the spotlight. He felt a mix of excitement and tension, heart
pounding but head held high. He clutched the microphone, took a deep breath, and launched into his welcome rap.
He could perform the whole self-made rap without a single break. The beat perfectly hide the places where his
tongue usually paused. Students clapped along, surprised that “Silent Leo” now filled the hall with flowing rap. As
the final line landed, the audience erupted with cheers “Rap Leo”. In that roar, Leo discovered a new way to turn
life’s lemons into lemonade. His stutter still appeared, but it had found a home where it could sing.
听力原文
1.W: It’s freezing outside! It’s colder than I thought.
M: Yeah! Although it is sunny, my hands are starting to tremble. Can we go inside I don’t want to make the
snowman.
2.M: I’m really fed up with Joe’s dog. It always runs after my cat and ruins our fence.
W: Well, dogs are usually active. Maybe Joe should spend more time walking his dog instead of burying himself in
his work.
3.W: I have finished the physical examination. When can I get the result
M: Next Tuesday at the earliest. You can make an appointment to see a doctor then if there’s anything wrong with
the result.
4.W: I like your new short hairstyle.
M: Thanks. I have just changed my job, so I want a fresh start.
W: I didn’t know you quit your job as a bus driver.
M: I did it last week. Now I’m a school librarian.
5.M: Mother’s Day is coming. I plan to book a table at Miracle Restaurant. Have you heard about it
W: Yes, I know it’s at Students Street. But I’ve never been there. I don’t know what the food is like.
M: The food and service are said to be excellent.
6-7 M: Hello, Olivia. This is Allen. Where are you now
W: Hi, Allen. I’m at the bus station.
M: Don’t you remember we have to be at school 20 minutes earlier today
W: What I’ve never heard of that!
M: Well, Mr. Mitchell asked us to come earlier to clean our classroom. You’re already 10 minutes late.
W: Oh, I’ll call a taxi right now!
8-10 M: Hey, Yolanda. My teacher said I came first in the biology exam last week. This news really makes my
day!
W: Congratulations! I know you had prepared for it since last Monday.
M: Thank you. How about hanging out together tonight
W: Sorry, I just want to relax at home on Friday night.
M: Then how about tomorrow We can go to Evan’s place. He bought a new game machine!
W: Sorry, my mother will take me to the zoo tomorrow.
M: Come on, Yolanda. You said that your mother wouldn’t be back until next week. Stop making excuses! Don’t
you want to play with me
W: To be honest, I don’t want to see Evan. He told others my secrets! I can’t forgive him easily although he has
apologized for that!
11-13 M: Hey, Carl. How do you do
W: Hi, Emma. I’m all right. Is everything okay
W: Yes, everything is good. I’m just a little busy these days. I’m planning to open my own store. There’re so many
things to do, such as choosing furniture, decorating and so on.
M: Where is the store I can help you with something sometimes.
W: It’s in the Building T3, just near your house.
M: Ah, it’s that pink building, right I know you like pink best.
W: e anytime you want. I’ll be there for the next few days.
M: Okay, but you really should take a break sometimes.
W: I know, so I plan to go to the beach next month．Do you want to join me We can walk along the white sand by
the greenish-blue sea.
M: Sure! There is a theater nearby, right
W: Yes.
14-17M: Anna, do you often exercise here
W: Yes. I run here every day. Well, we’ve been running for half an hour. I can’t run anymore. Let’s take a break.
M: OK. Actually, today is my first day running in the park. I used to do exercise in the gym.
W: I see. You have strong muscles. Do you exercise every day to keep in shape
M: I do exercise every day, but I don’t do it to keep in shape. I just enjoy the pleasure that exercise brings me.
W: I admire you for enjoying exercise. I don’t like doing exercise, but I have to lose weight. The doctor advised me
to lose weight to keep fit. To my delight, I’ve lost lots of weight and I find myself more flexible and healthier.
M: I’m glad to hear that. So what’s your desired weight if I may ask
W: 135 pounds. I used to weigh 198 pounds and now I weigh 165 pounds. I will continue to work towards my goal.
M: Hope you can achieve your goal soon. Oh, I think we should continue running now.
W: You go ahead. I have a phone call from my dad.
M: OK.
18-20 W: A growing number of Americans are turning gas-powered cars into electric ones. Such changes
are becoming more popular as battery technology gets better and the world turns towards cleaner energy sources.
At the end of 2019, Kevin Erickson began a year-and-a-half-long project to change the car into an electric car. He
said changing classic cars into electric cars was definitely a trend. Jonathan Klinger is a president of car culture for
Hagerty Insurance. In May, the Michigan-based company did a web-based study of about 25,000 automobile lovers
in the United States, Canada and the UK. About one percent had at least partly changed an older model car into
some form of electric power. The top three reasons for changing the vehicles in order were for better performance,
for a fun project, and because of environmental concerns. The change requires special knowledge to complete. It
also involves safety concerns and parts that are sometimes hard to find.
