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试卷云
2024-2025学年度高三年级一学期期初调研测试
英 语 试 题
温馨提示：学研资料，方便学研，转载注明，勿商用！ 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华
注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2、回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上指定位置，在其他位置作答一律无效。 3.本卷满分为 150分，考试时间为 120 分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 |
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How many school supplies does the boy need?
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five
2. Why does Mike make a stop?
A. He needs to rest. B. It is the lunchtime. C. The motorcycle broke down.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The weather. B. Their favorite seasons. C. A plan for this week.
4. What is the news about San José?
A. There is the best public transportation.
B. It will take measures to ban cars.
C. All Electric Buses will be replaced.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Waitress and customer. C. Mother and son.
第二节
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、7题。
6. Why does the man photograph the same tree every day?
A. To evoke memories from the past.
B. To exhibit the photos in the neighborhood.
C. To show its changes through different seasons.
7 Which photo does the man like best?
A. The one taken in spring. B. The one taken in summer. C. The one taken in winter.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. what does the woman say about her new job?
A. It’s very challenging. B. It’s closer in distance. C. It’s similar to her old job.
9. What will the man do tonight?
A. Design commercials.
B. Have dinner with the woman.
C. Read articles about good restaurants.
听第8段材料，回答第 10至 12 题。
10. When will the machine be available?
A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.
11. What is the requirement for repair?
A. An agreement. B. A receipt. C. Some money.
12. What kind of service is offered about the machine?
A. It can be returned within 5 days.
B. It can be delivered free of charge.
C. It can be exchanged within 14 days.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16 题。
13. Where does Mr, King work now?
A. At a college. B, At a wildlife park. C. At a research center.
14. How does the woman sound when hearing about the finding?
A. Surprised. B. Worried. C. Proud.
15. How do African wild dogs vote?
A. By sneezing. B. By swinging tails. C. By reaching out paws.
16. When did Mr. King probably leave Botswana?
A. On March 10th. B. On March 12th. C. On March 24th.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What subject do the listeners probably major in?
A. English. B. History. C. Music.
18. Where will the listeners go on July 5th?
A. A castle. B.A stately home. C. A museum.
19. How long is the canteen open on Fridays?
A. 5.5 hours. B 4.5 hours. C. 3 hours.
20. What is Mrs. Green in charge of?
A. The canteen. B. The recreation center. C. The accommodation.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每题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 High School Creator Expo is a melting pot of hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, and educational workshops that bring the wonders of science and technology to life.
Highlights:
* Engage with cutting-edge technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and robotics. Explore how these technologies are shaping our world and inspiring new ways of learning, creating, and communicating.
* Participate in workshops led by industry experts and educators, where you'll learn how to code, design apps, build circuits, and create your own tech projects. These sessions are designed to spark your creativity and foster a love for problem-solving.
* Meet professionals from various fields of technology, including software development engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. They’ll share their experiences, offer advice on career paths, and answer your questions, helping you chart your tech-driven future.
* Showcase your skills in coding competitions, robotics challenges, and other tech-themed events. Compete against fellow students, win prizes, and gain valuable experience that can help you stand out in college applications and future job interviews.
* Connect with like-minded students, educators, and industry professionals. Make new friends, build your network, and discover potential mentors who can guide you on your tech journey.
The High school Creator Expo is not just about learning about technology, its about empowering you to become the innovators, creators, and problem-solvers of tomorrow. Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired, educated, and entertained at the High School Creator Expo!
21. Who is the Expo intended for?
A. University staff. B. Tech enthusiasts.
C. Business owners. D. Technology tutors
22. How can one benefit from the Expo?
A. Promoting their products B, Having job interviews.
C. Getting career insights. D. Shaping the world.
23. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A school newspaper. B. An academic article
C. A technology lecture. D. A project handbook
B
At just 5 years old, little Selah noticed that many of her fellow kindergarten classmates were struggling with their ABCs and didn’t know how to read, so she wanted to do something. The determined girl enlisted ( 争取) the help of her parents and The Empowered Readers Literacy Project was born.
After listening to their daughter’s concerns, Khalil and Nicole Thompson researched the issue and found some shocking information about literacy here in America including the fact that 85% of children in the juvenile (少年的) prison system are functionally illiterate. “All these crazy statistics for literacy blew our minds,” says Khalil Thompson. “The statistics said some prisons forecast the number of prison cells they are going to build in the future based on third-grade reading test scores.”
Despite the awesome nature of the problem they were facing, the couple was spurred on by Selah’s resolution, “We really, should just give away 20 hundred thousand books,’” Nicole remarks, recalling her daughter’s words, The family got to work—starting initiatives such as Project 500 and their Holiday Book Drive.
As they began, one of the main issues the family found, contributing to illiteracy, was representation—children are, not as excited about reading when they don’t find themselves reflected in the pages of the book. And after realizing that very few of the characters in the stories she’d read looked like her. Selah then decided to write a book of her own that features a heroine who looks like her and shares her same interests and sense of adventure. In November 2019, Selah’s first book Penelope the Private Princess, was published , and the sequel (续集) just released in December 2020. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
“There is so mush inspiration behind the fact that this is a child that wrote this story and came up with this” says Khalil. “You can reclaim your story, do your own story, and do all the things that adults at a at your young age and you should really know that you have power in your voice and ideas.”
24. Why does Khalil mention the practice of prisons Para.2?
A. To prove the accuracy of his statistics.
B. To stress the importance of early reading.
C. To indicate the consequences of illiteracy.
D. To predict the trend of future juvenile crime.
25. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. The words of Selah forced the couple to work.
B. The parents were encouraged by their daughter.
C. The number of the book needed is too big to reach.
D. The awesome nature of the problem surprised the couple.
26. What’s the problem Nicole discovered in kid’s books?
A. Their plots were uninteresting. B. The illustrations were not lifelike.
C. Kids were represented insufficiently. D. The colors applied were unattractive.
27. What’s the main character like in Penelope the Pirate Princess?
A. Wealthy and powerful. B. Naughty and troublesome.
C. Talented and sensitive. D. Determined and adventurous.
C
High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average working American.
According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of parents provide some degree of financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.
Gen Zers (defined in the survey as aged 18-27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars (about 10.950 an) per month. Still, many older parents were found to be supporting their Millennial (aged 28-43) or Generation X (aged 44-59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses cited were groceries, tuition and health insurance, among others, reported The Guardian.
But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is soaring food prices. According to the US Department of Agriculture, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent across the board in 2024.
Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30- year, fixed rate mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in October 2023, said the Mortgage a Bankers Association. An extremely expensive mortgage means that many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.
The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young US graduates have found that they earn less than their parents. According to a CNBC analysis, college graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with steadily rising costs.
AS Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their generosity puts their prospects for retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we might witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.
28. What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US?
A. Nearly half of them are financially dependent.
B. Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling.
C. Generation X often offer their parents financial aid.
D. A majority of them rely on their parents for education.
29. What does the underlined word “elusive” in paragraph 5 most probably mean?
A. Easy to realize. B Difficult to achieve.
C. Often misunderstood. D. Commonly sought after.
30.What can be inferred from the article about people now in the US?
A. Government policies favor older generations.
B. College education guarantees a well-paid job.
C. Salaries for graduates remain stable in four decades.
D. Financial pressures affect both the young and the old.
31. What is the author's attitude toward the future prospects of Americans?
A. Reserved. B. Optimistic. C. Negative. D Wait-and-see.
D
The human brain is a powerful natural computer that has evolved over tens of thousands of years. But what would you get if you combined this biological computer with areal one?
Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington in the US have linked human brain-like tissues to an electronic chip, which can perform simple computer tasks. Their creation, named Brainoware, is part of a growing field called biological computing that might one day an do better than current computers, according to Nature.
The brain-like tissues the researchers used, also，known as brain organoids (类器官) weren’t part of a living person’s brain. They were “grown” from human stem cells, which are capable of producing different types of cells and forming body tissues. It took two months for the stem cells to mature into an organoid.
The researchers then placed one organoid onto an electronic chip with thousands of electrodes (电极). Although organoids are much simpler and smaller than an actual brain, they act similarly to human brains, such as responding to electrical signals, which is What our brain does all the time. These responses lead to changes in the brain, which fuel our ability to learn. To test Brainoware, the researchers used it for voice recognition by training it with 240 Japanese recordings spoken by eight speakers. They found that the organoid reacted different toward each voice. With an accuracy of 78 percent, it successfully identified the speakers by showing different neural activities.
What’s special about Brainoware is that researchers can take advantage of the organoid’s complexity without understanding its cell networks, according to Daily Mail. In other words, scientists don’t need to know exactly how the organoid works in order to use it.
According to the researchers' work published in December, combining organoids and electronic chips could increase the speed and efficiency of AI in the future. Also, such models can be used to study human brains, according to Nature. Using Brainoware to model and study neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer s disease, is one example. It could also be used to test the effects of different treatments for such diseases. “That’s where the promise is: using the to one day hopefully replace animal models of the brain,” Arti Ahluwalia, a researcher in Taly, told Nature.
32. What do we know about the tissues used by the researchers?
A. They were artificially constructed.
B. They formed a complete human brain.
C. They were harvested from dead human bodies.
D. They were cultured from specific human cells.
33. What success did Brinoware achieve in the voice recognition test?
A. Distinguishing the voices between speakers.
B. Understanding the content of the recordings.
C. Showing preferences for some of the voices.
D. Correctly matching all the speakers with their voices.
34. What makes Brainoware special, according to Daily Mail?
A. Its complexity is easy to learn and understand.
B. It opens up new possibilities for studying human brains.
C. Its cell networks are the same as those of human brains.
D. No in-depth knowledge of organoids is needed to use it.
35. What does the last paragraph focus on regarding Brainoware?
A. Its underlying problems. B. Its potential applications.
C. Its influence on AI technology. D. Its contribution to animal welfare.
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。
Does the sound of rain really help you fall asleep?
You’ve likely heard that the pitter pattering of raindrops can help people fall asleep. There’s also research that supports the idea that rain sounds are a useful sleep aid. Here’s what to know.
36
Rain sounds can mask other sharper (noises in your environment: Think of a dripping faucet(水龙头) in the other room in utter silence; it could be very annoying. With a masking background of wind in the leaves, a soft rain, or some gentle waves playing on a loop on a speaker, the drip would never be noticed. 37
Rain sounds might literally hit the right frequencies
By masking background sounds, rain tracks might seem like they’re just ordinary white noise, but they are not. 38 They are named after colors. Rain sounds are considered pink noise, which is characterized by louder sounds at a low frequency and softer sounds at high frequencies. Some research suggests that pink noise in particular can improve sleep in healthy individuals. But this may not be the case for everyone.
Research suggests that nature has a calming effect
In addition to helping people fall asleep, rain sounds can be straight-up relaxing. 39 Evidence points to psychological benefits, including increased cognitive capacity and reduced anxiety and stress. People exposed to nature sounds in a 2017 study had an increased parasympathetic response, meaning that the calming part of their nervous system was activated by these tracks.
Should you try rain sounds?
Rain or might help some people but here nor for everyone 40 . One person’s gentle rain is another one’s flood worry or need to go to the bathroom. Similarly, gentle rain with distant thunder is calming for some and alarming for others. Will they work for you?
There’s only one way to find out! There’s only one way to find out!
A. Rain noise hides other sounds
B. Rain noises sometimes disrupt seep
C. So rain sounds can create a calming background noise Ceon a
D. White noise is an umbrella term for a variety of sounds
E. This may boil down to the fact that they're a natural sound
F. It’s worth experimenting with the frequency to see if it can work for you
G. Different sounds will bring out different responses depending on the individual
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 30分)
第一节 (共15小题: 每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was 68 when 1 first stepped onstage as a stand-up comedian in 2003. That first time was
41 .I had no idea what the audience would make of me. In New York, comedians are 42
young men. It’s hard enough to 43 as a woman, but even harder as someone 44 enough to be their grandmother.
As I stepped onstage that first time, people were clearly surprised to 45 me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was 46 But by the time I got to the third line, people were finally laughing properly. I was hooked.
Even today, I’m 47 before I step out. My first 48 is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that 49 I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
After a show, people young and old come up to me saying what a(n) 50 I am. They say they want to be as active as I am when they reach my 51 I’m pleased that I can 52 others that, as an older person, you don't need to take a back seat in life and you have got more 53 .
Last year, I was recognized as the oldest female stand-up comedian in the world. But I have no 54 of stopping my comedy work. I hope to still be performing when I’m 100. My goal is to still be up there making people 55 .
41. A. scary B. precious C. familiar D. private
42. A. relatively B. absolutely C. eventually D. typically
43.A. taken in B. put up C. break through D. note down
44. A. lucky B. old C. wise D. careful
45.A. help B. see C. check D. offer
46. A. silence B. bonus C. blessing D. thrill
47. A. excited B. grateful C. nervous D. skillful
48. A. surprise B. strategy C. relief D. line
49. A. as if B.in case C. even though D. in that
50. A. inspiration B. recreation C. crisis D. frustration
51. A. peak B. audience C. goal D. age
52. A. suggest B. challenge C. show D. relax
53.A. prove B. publish C oppose D please
54. A. mission B. principle C. intention D. burden
55. A. mature B. laugh C. learn D. win
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。
Since its official beginning in 2013, the International Day of Happiness 56 (observe) for 11 years. This special day, 57 falls on March 20 every year, serves to remind people of the significance of happiness. But what exactly is happiness, and how can one achieve it? Experts in various fields hold different views on what happiness means and the factors that influence 58 .
As a researcher in the field of positive psychology, Sonja Lyubomirsky defines happiness as “the experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being; combined with a sense 59 one’s life is good and 56 (meaning)”.
From the perspective of writers, James Joyce was seized by happiness in 1914 61 his book Dubliners was officially published after being rejected by more than 20 publishers.
According to economics, Tejvan Pettinger said that income is a crucial factor 62 (affect) happiness. At lower income levels, it is generally agreed that increasing one’s income 63 (tend) to boost happiness, as it allows people to purchase many essential goods and services like food, housing, healthcare, education and so on. 64 , after certain income levels, an increase in income only contributes slightly to overall happiness. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
The truth is that happiness itself is different for everyone, so everyone defines it differently and pursues it in a variety of ways. It’s a life lesson worth our whole lifetime 65 (explore).
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分 )
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 巴黎奥运会已落下帷幕，中国运动员在比赛中的拼搏精神使你大受鼓舞。假如你是李华，请以此为话题，为你校即将举行的英语演讲比赛写一篇演讲稿。内容包括:
1.你的观看感受:
2.发出倡议。
注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右: 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good morning! I’m Li Hua.
Thank you! |
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。
After getting up late on a sleepy Sunday, I saw my dad at the kitchen table reading the Sunday edition of the local newspaper. I made a sandwich and sat down next to him, asking him what was new. He turned sadly to me and said that the municipal council (市议会) was planning to introduce a measure to tear up the community garden nearby. He mentioned that he used to work on it with his dad, so the place had some fond childhood memories for him. He then put down the paper, walked over to the closet and — after a bit of searching — pulled out a thick, black binder (活页夹). Inside, there was a whole bunch of old photographs. After thumbing through a few pages, my dad found the one of him and his dad together at the community garden, just like he’d said. “Wow, your cheeks were super rosy back then!” I said, surprised.
With nothing planned for the afternoon, my dad and I decided to take a trip over to the community garden to see how it was doing these days. Not great, as it turned out. Crumpled (皱巴巴的) soda cans, cigarette butts (烟头) and other trash were everywhere. Pots of soil were still there, but the few plants that remained were either dead or dying.
We looked at each other and knew what we had to do. After gathering some tools and garbage bags, we went straight to work cleaning up the place. I phoned up some of my school friends and, soon enough, a half-dozen people were collecting trash bags and sweeping paths. Someone had even brought bags of fresh seeds and soil along with new flowers, so we uprooted| the old dead plants and flowers and planted a new.
After only a few hours, the community garden looked tally changed. Despite our hard work, there was still the matter of the upcoming council vote. We created a plan: take photos of the garden and spread the news about the vote. Using the photographs, we would then collect signatures to show continued local interest and then present these to the council.
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。
After two weeks, it came time to present at the local council meeting.
In the end, our efforts paid off. |
202408高三期初调研英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节20题 满分30分 每题1.5分）
1-5 ACABB 6-10 CAABB 11-15 ACCAA 16-20 CBCBC
第二部分 阅读（共两节 满分50分）
第一节 （共15题 满分37.5分 每题2.5分）
21-23 BCA 24-27 CBCD 28-31 ABDC 32-35 DADB
第二节 七选五（共5题 满分12.5分 每题2.5分）
36-40 ACDEG
第三部分 语言知识（共两节 满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15题 满分15分 每题1分）
41-45 ADCBB 46-50 ACDBA 51-55 DCACB
第二节 语法填空（共10题 满分15分 每题1.5分）
56. has been observed 57. which 58. it 59. that 60. meaningful
61. when 62. affecting 63. tends 64. However 65. to explore
第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分40分）
第一节 应用文（15分）
Good morning! I’m Li Hua. I’m excited to talk about the inspiring Olympic spirit from the recent Paris Olympics.
I watched the Games with great enthusiasm. What truly struck me was not just the medals or records broken, but the spirit that drove these athletes forward. I was truly moved by the hard work and dedication of our Chinese athletes. Whether they won or lost, they all showed incredible perseverance, determination and respect for their competitors.
With this in mind, I would like to make a heartfelt initiative. Let us embrace the fighting spirit of our athletes and carry it forward into our daily lives. Let’s strive for excellence in our studies, extracurricular activities, and personal growth. Let’s foster an environment where hard work is celebrated, where failures are seen as stepping stones to success, and where we support and encourage each other along the way.
Thank you!
第二节 读后续写（25分）
After two weeks, it came time to present at the local council meeting. My dad and I, along with several of my school friends, arrived early, each of us carrying a stack of photos showing the garden’s transformation. The meeting room was packed, and when it was our turn to speak, we shared our story and passion for preserving this green space. We passed around the photos, highlighting the beauty and potential of the garden. To our surprise, several council members expressed their support, mentioning that they had received numerous calls and emails from concerned citizens, all thanks to our campaign.
In the end, our efforts paid off. The council voted to not only preserve the community garden but also allocate funds for its maintenance and further development. The news spread quickly, and soon, more volunteers joined in, helping to restore the garden to its former glory. My dad and I, seeing the change we had brought, felt a sense of accomplishment and joy. The garden became a symbol of community unity and a reminder that sometimes, all it takes to make a difference is a little initiative and determination. We continued to visit the garden often, watching it grow and thrive, knowing that we had played a part in saving a piece of our town’s history and creating a space for future generations to enjoy.
Another possible version:
After two weeks, it came time to present at the local council meeting. My dad and I, accompanied by a few of my school friends, stood in front of the council chamber, our hearts pounding with a mixture of nervousness and excitement. We projected our photographs, signatures, and a heartfelt plea, each of us silently praying that our efforts would not go unnoticed. To our delight, the council members’ eyes widened in disbelief and appreciation as they witnessed the stunning transformation: from a trash-filled space to a vibrant, green oasis. We also expressed our hope that the garden could be filled with children playing, families picnicking, and neighbors gathering to share stories and laughter. The applause that followed was deafening.
In the end, our efforts paid off. As the council members announced their decision to reconsider and explore ways to maintain the community garden, my dad and I exchanged a glance, both of us beaming with relief and joy. I knew that our victory was not just about saving the garden; it was about inspiring others to take action and care for their community. Every time I visited the garden thereafter, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of accomplishment. I would walk through the lush greenery, admiring the flowers and vegetables that had sprung up from the barren soil, and I would think to myself, “This is ours. We did this.”
听力原文
Text 1需准备学习用品 推断题——数字类
W: What school supplies do you need for this year?
M: Er, let me see… I need a special calculator for advanced math, a carrying case for my laptop and a new dictionary for French.
Text 2摩托车途中出故障
W: Mike! Why are you pulling over by the roadside? Is it the lunchtime now?
M: No. The timing belt may have slipped, which caused the motorcycle to break down.
W: Yeah! You can never be too careful with the traffic all the time.
Text 3天气
W: Remember to carry an umbrella. The weather forecast said this whole week would be rainy.
M: But it is so sunny today. I thought the rainy season lasted till last week. Well, I’ll take one.
W: After all, as the saying goes, “The weather in June is unpredictable.”
Text 4报纸新闻
W: What is the news in the newspaper today?
M: San José, a city in the western state of California, wants to become the first city in America that won’t allow cars at all. They are going to have a new type of public transportation called the Electric Bus.
Text 5点餐 推断题——身份关系类
M: Can you recommend something to me? I have a hard time making the decision.
W: Why not try our fried egg sandwich or egg fried rice?
M: Oh, it looks like it is one of the most popular dishes on the menu.
Text 6欣赏照片
M: I’ve photographed the same tree in our neighborhood every day to show how it’s changed through the different seasons. Look.
W: Oh, here it’s covered in leaves, which reminds me of summer.
M: Yes, it’s a nice photo. But look at this one. You can see the new leaves beginning to grow again. I prefer it to all the others, to be honest. My mum loves this photo taken in winter, with no leaves on the tree, but the light was poor that day.
W: Really? Well, I still think it’s beautiful. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
Text 7工作现状
M: How is your new job treating you? I know it’s a little farther than where you used to work.
W: It’s very fast-paced. It’s much more difficult than my previous job.
M: Are you still managing other workers and hiring new ones?
W: No. I am actually doing marketing now. I am designing commercials for our company.
M: That’s great. I am doing something similar to my old job. I’ve just got a promotion. My task this month is to write articles about some new restaurants that have come into the city.
W: Congratulations! Let’s go out to one to have dinner tonight. That way you will have some experience to write about.
M: Sounds great.
Text 8沟通配送及售后服务
第10题为推断题——数字类
W: We can provide delivery service but you need to pay $80 for it.
M: OK. Can you make sure that I get the machine as soon as possible?
W: I’m sorry. The machine is in great demand now, and it will be available two days later. It will be delivered the following day. It’s Monday today, so the earliest time it might reach you is this Thursday.
M: All right. By the way, how long is the term of service?
W: Five years. Within five years, any non-intentional damage will be repaired free of charge. Just hold onto the agreement; that’s your guarantee.
M: And if there is any fault, may I return it?
W: Goods from this counter can’t be returned, but they can be exchanged within 14 days of purchase with the receipt.
M: OK. Thank you very much.
Text 9狗狗会投票
W: So where do you work, Mr. King?
M: I used to work at a college, but I left my work there two years ago. Now I’m working for a research center. We often do research on wild animals.
W: What’s your latest research about?
M: It’s about African wild dogs in Botswana. We found that wild dogs there vote in groups.
W: Really? It sounds like a joke. You must be kidding!
M: No, I’m not! We found it hard to believe, too. But our research really shows that after socializing, the pack would decide whether to hunt.
W: So how do they vote?
M: Well, whether the dogs would actually go on a hunt is decided by the number of sneezes. The more the dogs sneeze, the more likely it is that the pack would look for a meal.
W: So how did you do the research? Did you go to the wild to observe the wild dogs?
M: Yes. We arrived in Botswana on March 10th and spent two weeks there.
W: That must have been hard work.
M: Yes, but I loved my time there.
Text 10向新生介绍学院基本信息
W: Good morning. I’d like to welcome you to Trinity College. I’m here to give you plenty of information about the college generally, and about the course.
At this school district, we teach English Literature, History, and Music. For you, the History students, most of your classes will be 9:00-12:30 in Room 201. There is always a coffee break at 10:30 for 20 minutes, though.
In the afternoons, there will be many field trips, which will include castles, museums and stately homes. The best part is always the trip to the British Museum on Saturday July 5th, where we will learn something helpful for our course.
The canteen is open daily from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm and again from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, although on Fridays it closes at 7:00 pm. There is also fitness equipment in the recreation center. It is available every day and all is free. I particularly recommend that you take advantage of the excellent swimming pool.
If any of you have any problems with your accommodation, you can find the accommodation officer in Room 16 in Western House. She is Mrs. Green and she will be pleased to help you.
Any questions?
pull over 驶向路边；向路边停靠（或让车）
timing belt同步齿型带
can never… too… 再……也不为过
as the saying goes俗话说；常言道
remind sb.of sth.使某人想起
in demand非常需要的；受欢迎的
hold onto （更长时间地）保存某物
pack n.（野兽的）一群［熟词生义］
stately home豪华古宅
take advantage of 利用（机会）
