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保密★啟用前
2024—2025學年高二上學期教學質量檢測
英語試題
2025.01
注意事項：
1．本試卷滿分150分，考試時間120分鐘。
2．答題前，考生務必將姓名、班級等個人信息填寫在答題卡指定位置。
3．考生作答時，請將答案答在答題卡上。選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B 鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑；非選擇題請用直徑0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆在答題卡上各題的答題區域內作答。超出答題區域書寫的答案無效，在試題卷、草稿紙上作答無效。
第一部分 聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）
第一節 （共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1．Why is the woman going to Australia
A．To visit her aunt. B．To go sightseeing. C．To study further.
2．What is Mike’s father
A．A postman. B．A teacher. C．A photographer.
3．What is the man doing
A．Asking the way. B．Conducting a survey. C．Collecting stamps.
4．What does John like doing in his spare time
A．Listening to music. B．Watching TV. C．Doing exercise.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．An astronaut. B．A book. C．A travel plan.
第二節 （共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽下面一段對話，回答第6和第7兩個小題。
6．What was the woman doing when Mike came back
A．Cooking dinner. B．Making a call. C．Sleeping.
7．How did Mike feel about Bill’s news
A．Surprised. B．Excited. C．Embarrassed.
聽下面一段對話，回答第8至第10題。
8．How does Susan feel about the coming college life
A．A bit worried. B．Quite relaxed. C．Very puzzled.
9．What advice does David give to Susan
A．Studying harder. B．Taking a gap year. C．Facing changes positively.
10．How old is David
A．18 years old. B．26 years old. C．28 years old.
聽下面一段對話，回答第11至第13題。
11．Why did James go to India
A．To take a business trip.
B．To visit his grandparents.
C．To apply for a university.
12．What is the main function of the bridge
A．To attract tourists from abroad.
B．To reduce traffic pressure effectively.
C．To help small animals cross the road safely.
13．What would the woman like to do
A．Visit the bridge. B．Travel with James. C．Look at some pictures.
聽下面一段對話，回答第14至第17題。
14．What was Henry busy doing this morning
A．Searching for material. B．Writing his paper. C．Reading news.
15．Where did the accident most probably happen
A．In a village. B．In a city center. C．In a busy town.
16．What did the old man suffer from
A．A heart attack. B．A broken leg. C．An arm injury.
17．What did the actor do for the old man
A．He bought him a new bike.
B．He took him to the hospital.
C．He drove him home straight.
聽下面一段獨白，回答第18至第20題。
18．When did Zhang Hong go back to the base camp
A．On May 21. B．On May 24. C．On May 27.
19．Why is Erik Weihenmayer mentioned
A．He sponsored Zhang Hong.
B．He was Zhang Hong’s guide.
C．He was an inspiration to Zhang Hong.
20．What does the speaker mainly talk about
A．Careful preparation for climbing is essential.
B．A blind Chinese man climbed Mount Qomolangma.
C．Climbing can help the disabled have a strong mind.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節 （共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
In these webinars （網絡研討會）, our speakers will show you how you can help your learners understand and adjust their emotions, discover classroom management ideas based on the principles of social and emotional learning, and explore activities that help build good relationship with teenage learners.
Webinar 1: Social and emotional learning in classroom management
Speaker: Anna Hasper
In this webinar, Anna shows you how the integration of social and emotional strategies can help create a structured, emotionally management. You will come away with a range of social-emotional activities for classroom management.
Webinar 2: Managing anxiety and stress with teens
Speaker: Teresa Bestwick
This webinar is aimed at teachers of secondary-age learners. Teresa looks at some practical activities to help deal with our learners’ anxiety. Several of the activities involve learners looking inward and reflecting on their feelings and actions.
Webinar 3: Group discussion: How do we work on learner development
Speakers: Hiba Mahmoud Ali, Alicja Sablik, Marina Yesipenko
Three teachers from around the world show you classroom activities and share approaches to help your students become effective and motivated learners.
The live event will take place on 11 February 2025. You can find a summary of the key points and references from the staff for free if you miss it.
21．What are the three webinars aimed to
A．Build the staff’s social emotions. B．Improve speakers’ performances.
C．Develop teachers’ professional skills. D．Introduce teenagers’ learning methods.
22．Who is expert at relieving the stress of teenagers
A．Anna Hasper. B．Teresa Bestwick. C．Alicja Sablik. D．Marina Yesipenko.
23．According to the arrangement, the third webinar ______.
A．charges for references B．lasts till 11 February 2025
C．offers various after-class activities D．invites speakers from all over the world
B
Locals who frequent a traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） hospital in Zhengzhou, Henan province, are often surprised when they are treated by a German doctor specializing in TCM with fluent Henan dialect. He is Joel Mikael Walker, a master’s student nearing graduation in the Henan University of Chinese Medicine. He skillfully performs techniques such as acupuncture （針灸）, pulse diagnosis, and cupping therapy.
Walker came to Henan province in 2015 when he was 20, because it is widely considered to be an important center for medical practice, education and research for traditional Chinese medicine. Now, he has fully adopted the lifestyle in Henan. On Chinese social media platforms, Walker is committed to promoting traditional Chinese medicine.
His expertise in TCM fascinates Chinese netizens and he often uses ancient Chinese medical texts, for example, Huangdi Neijing, one of Chinese great medical works, to explain the philosophy behind the treatments. Other Chinese classics, such as Yijing, Zhuangzi, and Lunyu, which have long been foundation of Chinese philosophy, are also on Walker’s reading list. He takes pleasure in absorbing ancient wisdom because he finds many ideas deeply intertwined （交織） with TCM practices.
One fundamental worldview of TCM highlights the balance, from which Walker himself benefited. In the past, he experienced significant emotional ups and downs, and tended to be somewhat stubborn, often viewing things from his own perspective. Now he has become more tolerant and approached issues from multiple angles with a more inclusive （包容的） perspective. In other words, his personality has also become more balanced.
According to Walker, the unique wisdom rooted in Chinese culture can not only benefit physical well-being but can also extend beyond medicine and offer excellent guidance for the whole world. He stressed, “If more people could understand the TCM wisdom, the world would become more peaceful.”
24．What do we know about Walker
A．He is surprised at the locals’ dialect.
B．He has gained a master’s degree in Henan.
C．He has great skills of making acupuncture needles.
D．He is a German good at traditional Chinese medicine.
25．Why did Walker come to Henan province
A．He intended to be popular online. B．Henan province is a centre for TCM.
C．He desired to learn about its lifestyles. D．Henan province has rich natural resources.
26．What is the purpose of mentioning Walker’s emotional experiences
A．To show his positive changes. B．To prove the world is more peaceful.
C．To introduce Chinese ancient classics. D．To share his ups and downs with the netizens.
27．Which of the following best describes Walker
A．Enthusiastic and kind. B．Courageous and calm.
C．Cooperative and generous. D．Devoted and professional.
C
Have you ever joyously stepped out to your backyard garden, fresh coffee in hand, only to find your well cared-for plants and herbs dying Was the soil too dry Did pests find their way in During times like these, some frustrated gardeners may wish their changeable cherry would just tell them what it needs.
Next year, the Royal Horticultural Society in England will show off an “intelligent garden”, the technical components of which are the product of a partnership between AI start-up Avande and Microsoft. When it is unveiled（揭幕）, the garden will rely on a network of sensors fixed throughout the garden measuring environmental factors like soil conditions and nutrient levels as well as wind and expected rainfall. All of that data is then sent to a specially designed AI model, which can then analyze those factors and inform gardeners on proper feeding, watering, or cutting.
Gardeners aren’t the only ones who can interact with the garden. Visitors to the Chelsea Flower Show will be able to walk up to virtual platforms and ask the intelligence garden questions about its current environmental state. The AI language module will then interpret the data and spit it back out to the visitors in a logical, conversational dialogue.
In theory, insights provided by models like this one could help gardeners allocate （分配）resources efficiently and avoid over-watering plants before rainfall, both of which can aid in sustainability efforts. It’s unclear, however, whether even the best models can account for unusual situations and individual plant tendencies with the same level of care as experienced gardeners.
Massey, the garden designer, wants to avoid falling into the trap of making the AI garden feel overly artificial. Though sensors play a critical role in maintaining the plants, the actual physical design of the space is left up to humans. The result is a “forest garden concept” of biodiversity and greenery.
28．Why are the gardeners frustrated
A．They spilt their fresh coffee. B．They couldn’t tell what plants needs.
C．They forgot to water the plants. D．They couldn’t remove the pests.
29．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．How the AI Garden works. B．When the AI model starts.
C．Why two big firms cooperate. D．Where the gardeners are trained.
30．What is the author’s attitude towards the Al model
A．Puzzled. B．Indifferent. C．Concerned. D．Confident.
31．What is the main idea of the text
A．No AI, no garden. B．No human, no biodiversity.
C．AI-assisted, not AI designed. D．Intelligent garden, not artificial one.
D
Despite predictions that the Internet would kill it, the printed guidebook is proving hard-to-kill. They declared that it was dead-or, if it wasn’t dead yet, it soon would be. The cause of the pessimism was viral: first blogs, then influencers on Instagram and TikTok.
Frommer’s, the grandfather of American guidebooks, was sold in 2012 for $22 million to Google, which reportedly planned to end the series’ print run. The following year Arthur Frommer, its founder, bought the company back. Another example, Lonely Planet, the best-known publisher, has been through several owners at ever-lower valuations.
Yet, for all journalists’ poor predictions, the guidebook is still robust. Sales in Britain were mostly flat in 2014-2019, a period when smartphones became both popular and powerful. In 2021, Americans bought 5.8 million guidebooks and maps--up from 4 million in 2020. Why do guidebooks still roll off the presses when all the information you could need is in your pocket
One answer is that print is a useful medium for information on the go. Books can be scribbled （寫劃） on and dog-eared; they need no charging or internet access. They can be easier to browse than social media, websites or e-books. Another is that guidebooks have changed with the times. Rick Steves, the author of America’s bestselling guides to European destinations, published his first guidebook 44 years ago. He still personally researches many of his books, which offer a lot of information in small type. His publishers, being more business-minded, also produce pocket guides, which take those tips and enliven them with photographs.
Younger travellers are more likely to organize their own plans, relying on digital resources rather than books. Artificial intelligence is another challenge on the way. Like a good guide, AI’s promise is that it can do the boring research and produce a summary. Frommer’s, for its part, experimented with using AI to offer tailor-made answers to travellers’ questions, but found that it was making things up too often to be useful. Nothing makes a traveller reach for their trusty guidebook more than an impractical tip.
32．What can we learn about Frommer’s and Lonely Planet
A．They’ re no longer on sale. B．They’ re becoming influential online.
C．They’ re infected with a deadly virus. D．They’ re facing a challenging situation.
33．What does the underlined word “robust” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Strong. B．Dead. C．Rich D．Fashionable.
34．Which aspect of guidebooks does paragraph 4 focus on
A．Their authors. B．Their advantages. C．Their materials. D．Their producers.
35．What does the author mainly convey in the last paragraph
A．Guidebooks remain reliable. B．The tips AI provides are practical.
C．Digital books are more promising. D．AI answers travellers’ questions properly.
第二節 （共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
“New Year, New You”. It’s January 1 again. It’s time to make New Year’s Resolutions （決心）again. On the one hand, the New Year’s resolutions reflect our hope to make a personal transformation. On the other hand, they show our regret of the past year. 36
The truth is that many people fail to accomplish them and keep making new ones. It is not because of a lack of self-discipline. 37 In other words, we seek to “become unrecognizable”.
In fact, the appeal of a “New You” doesn’t have to do with concrete changes. 38 With a new year beginning, we want to finally feel that we’re in the driver’s seat when it comes to our health, finances, personality and so on.
So the very concept of “New Year, New You” collapses after careful reflection. Just like we could never drag ourselves out of the mud by pulling on our own hair, we could never win the struggle to become a totally different kind of person.
Instead of “becoming unrecognizable”, the New Year should be a time to commit to “radical doability”. This means embracing（擁抱） the pleasure of an easily reachable goal. If you find waking up at 5 a. m. difficult, make 7 a. m. your initial goal and make progress every day. 39 If 2025 is your year for getting fit, it probably isn’t also the time to start tidying your home or learning a new language.
So let 2025 be the year when we finally stop trying to become someone else. 40 Let’s start doing things in baby steps: one message to a friend or one workout. Not many, but at least one. Not later, but right now.
A．Rather, we fail to live up to our expectations.
B．Accept who we really are and start from there.
C．But it’s the very attempt to make complete changes.
D．This also means consciously setting up a major goal.
E．Why are we going through such．contradictory feelings
F．It also means focusing on a limited number of goals at a time.
G．On the contrary, it’s about obtaining a sense of controlling our life.
第三部分 語言運用（共三節，滿分40分）
第一節（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
We all have that one thing we’d love to do but we’re too scared to try. A trip to France taught Lisa that 41 is what we made of it. Pushing her 42 not only allowed her to have a ton of fun, but also gave her a new 43 , one in which she gets to do what she loves. This is her story, a（n） 44 for you to get out of your comfort zone too:
“After graduation from university, I found a job in a strange city. One day, I 45 myself wanting to go traveling. As I didn’t have any friends there, I decided it was the perfect 46 to go on my first ever solo（獨自的） trip. I had never 47 alone before, especially abroad, so I decided to 48 for a guided group that was going rock climbing in France. This 49 me a sense of security, being new to solo traveling.
The France trip forced me out of so many 50 zones that ended up being one of the big turning points of my life. The time I spent in France navigating （導航） airports and taxis alone, meeting a group of complete 51 , and spending 2 weeks climbing with them ended up being one of the greatest 52 of my life.
I had always 53 myself a shy and cautious kind of person before, but this travel experience lit me up to become 54 . It showed me a brave, strong, and self-sufficient side of myself that went on to 55 my life in dramatic ways when I returned home.”
41．A．study B．work C．rest D．life
42．A．boundary B．duty C．strategy D．development
43．A．tip B．path C．order D．skill
44．A．contribution B．entrance C．encouragement D．guideline
45．A．left B．imagined C．heard D．found
46．A．opportunity B．operation C．consequence D．movement
47．A．chatted B．traveled C．performed D．exercised
48．A．look out B．set out C．sign up D．make up
49．A．gave B．lent C．taught D．sold
50．A．attractive B．comfort C．creative D．difficult
51．A．strangers B．competitors C．classmates D．colleagues
52．A．behaviours B．experiments C．experiences D．solutions
53．A．awarded B．showed C．told D．considered
54．A．different B．crazy C．curious D．confused
55．A．risk B．influence C．damage D．impress
第二節 （共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
About 120 years ago, gold was discovered in the Yukon, in northern Canada. As a young man, Jack London joined the gold rush 56 journeyed from California to Alaska and the Yukon. Though, like most miners, he did not get rich 57 （look） for gold, he saw first-hand how dogs were a necessary part of travel in the far north. Some friends he met there had a large dog, particularly tough and healthy. This served as 58 （inspire） for the main dog character in London’s novel, The Call of the Wild.
When he returned 59 California, London was unable to find a job. With Alaska fresh in 60 （he） mind, he tried to sell the story of his journey up north to several publishers and magazines, but no one seemed 61 （interest）. Later, London wrote a short story about a dog in the far north who survived many adventures. This new story became extremely popular. It 62 （publish） in book format and has never been out of print since.
The hero of London’s novel was Buck, a large family dog 63 （own） by a wealthy judge. Buck’s life was wonderful and happy, until he was stolen and sold to the men 64 took him to Canada, where he became a sled dog used for travel in the harsh Yukon winter. Today, the book is considered one of the most important 65 （novel） of American literature, and students in high school and college are often required to read it.
第三節 （共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）
根據首字母和漢語提示寫出所需單詞的適當形式，并將該單詞的完整形式填寫在答題卡上。
66．Edmonton is f______（極冷的） cold in winter.
67．Those who like spicy food tend to have a hot t______（脾氣）.
68．Many of these new i______（創新） are already available.
69．It is both challenging and r______（有益的） to study abroad.
70．I became more m______（積極的）, and I’m also a lot more ambitious now!
71．Just like spoken language, body language v______（變化） from culture to culture.
72．Some people prefer to stop the use of man-made chemical in agriculture e______（完全地）.
73．They tried using the liquid o______（獲得） from boiling fresh wormwood to treat malaria.
74．Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous and g______（有天賦的） scientists in physics.
75．One night she had to work till late and it was f______（有霧的） outside when she left the office.
第四部分 寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
假定你是李華，你的好朋友Lily昨天午餐時吃東西卡住了，你運用英語課上剛學到的海姆立克法（the Heimlich manoeuvre）對她進行了成功施救。請你給英國朋友Chris寫一封郵件分享這次經歷，內容包括：
（1）你的施救過程；
（2）你的感想。
注意：
（1）寫作詞數應為80個左右；
（2）請按如下格式在答題紙的相應位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you how I saved my best friend Lily yesterday.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節（滿分25分）
閱讀下面材料，根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
Coming from a long line of angry folks, I have always tried to soften my anger. But it is still there, like lava bubbling inside a dormant（休眠的） volcano. Occasionally, the lava boils over and I do something I regret. Fortunately, I find my homemade cookies is the best way to repair the damage. The round-shaped little gifts, giving off a pleasant smell, can open the door of a heart that’s hurt.
Last week, the cookie again saved me from myself.
It all started when I put the cookie dough into the oven, set the timer and waited for them to puff up （膨脹）. Then through my kitchen window, I spotted my new neighbor across the street, who placed a Ping-Pong table on his front lawn. He is a college student, wearing a white T-shirt, his dark hair shiny and wild. Sensing my gaze, he nodded and gave me a friendly smile.
Yet, for me, it was another story. A Ping-Pong table on a front lawn was not just a Ping-Pong table. It was an annoying game-pong table.
Let me explain. Game-pong involves bouncing balls, accompanied by chatting, laughter and loud music. I wouldn’t know about it if I hadn’t spent years living closer to the university, where game-pong tables dotted front yards. At that time, the sounds of game pong extended late into the night and early into the morning. These students embraced game pong as a lifestyle, but for us, it was disaster.
The best we could do was move to a quieter part, but at great expense. And now, here was this guy, placing a new game-pong table within full view of my window. The awful memories tripped the anger inside me.
So I walked right past that stupid table, pounded on his door and told him that it had to go. I expected him to apologize. Instead, he returned my rage. “Who are you ” he asked. “And what gives you the right to make such a silly demand ” His response made me angrier and I started yelling.
注意：
1．續寫詞數應為150左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題紙的相應位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Suddenly, I heard the timer ringing from my kitchen.
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Paragraph 2:
In no time, the student answered the doorbell.
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2024——2025學年高二上學期教學質量檢測英語試題
參考答案
第一部分 聽力（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
1—5 BAACB 6—10 CAACB 11—15 BCCBA 16—20 CBCCB
第二部分 閱讀（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分）
21—25 CBDDB 26—30 ADBAC 31—35 CDABA 36—40 ECGFB
第三部分 語言運用（共三節，滿分40分）
第一節 完形填空（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
41—45 DABCD 46—50 ABCAB 51—55 ACDAB
第二節 語法填空（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
56．and 57．looking 58．inspiration 59．to 60．his
61．interested 62．was published 63．owned 64．who/that 65．novels
第三節 單詞拼寫（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）
66．freezing 67．temper 68．innovations 69．rewarding 70．motivated 71．varies 72．entirely 73．obtained 74．gifted 75．foggy
第四部分 寫作（共兩節，滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Chris,
I’m writing to share with you how I saved my best friend Lily yesterday. We were having lunch when suddenly she was choked and couldn’t breathe normally. Panicked at first, I quickly calmed myself and recalled the Heimlich manoeuvre we’d just learned in our class.
I rushed behind her, wrapped my arms around her waist, made a fist with one hand and placed it right above her stomach. Then, I grasped my fist with my other hand and gave a force. Thankfully, after a few tries, the piece of food flew out and Lily could breathe again.
It was truly a nerve-wracking yet rewarding experience. I’m extremely grateful that I had the knowledge to act in time and made a difference.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節（滿分25分）
One possible version:
Paragraph 1：
Suddenly, I heard the timer ringing from my kitchen. It was obvious that my cookies were ready. I ran back as quickly as possible, in case they got burnt. The moment I opened the oven, the familiar smell brought all senses back to me. How could I blame someone who did nothing wrong in the first place I was so ashamed that I couldn’t help questioning myself repeatedly. I decided to make up for the hurt I had done to the boy. So, I put the cookies on the plate. Then I walked what felt like miles across the street to the kid’s doorstep. This time, instead of pounding on his door, I chose to ring the doorbell. （109 words）
Paragraph 2：
In no time, the student answered the doorbell. Gathering up all my courage, I offered the plate of cookies, apologizing sincerely, “I am sorry.” I explained that the person he met yesterday, the one with the pointing finger and harsh shouts, wasn’t the real me. I shouldn’t have yelled. Then came the long silence. For one horrible moment, I even pictured him knocking over the plate, sending cookies across the yard. What happened next took me by surprise. His face softened and he reached out to accept the lovely cookies. He said he was sorry, too and hope we could start all over again. “Of course,” I agreed. Walking back, I felt like I’d witnessed a miracle. （110 words）
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Text 1 計劃去旅行
M: I heard you are going to Australia. Are you going to study further
W: No. I’m taking a trip there. I want to see Sydney Opera House.
M: If only I could go with you. You know my aunt is there.
Text 2 看照片 推斷題 身份關系類
W: Mike, look at this picture. Your father was with a lot of kids. Is your father a teacher
M: He used to teach at a primary school, but now he works for UPS. He spends a lot of time working outdoors delivering parcels.
Text 3 問路推斷題——行為動作類
M: Excuse me. I’m looking for a place to print some materials. Could you show me where I can do that
W: Yes. But I also have something to print for school. Why don’t we go together
M: Thanks. That’d be great!
Text 4 業余活動
W: John, do you like listening to music in your leisure time
M: Not really. I used to lie on the sofa watching TV, and I gain weight easily. Now when I have some time of my own, I like shooting and hoops. It is good exercise and gives me some time out of the house.
Text 5 關于第一位黑人女宇航員的書
W: What are you reading, Henry
M: A book by Mae Jemison, the first black woman astronaut to travel into space. It’s a new edition of Find Where the Wind Goes.
W: Is it a book for adults
M: No. It’s a book for kids.
Text 6 朋友來訪
W: Mike, when did you get back
M: About twenty minutes ago. I saw you were sleeping, so I didn’t disturb you. And I went to the kitchen and got ready to make dinner.
W: Oh, someone named Bill called just an hour ago. He left a message for you saying that he would arrive today.
M: Am I hearing right I knew he was coming to town, but I didn’t expect him today, though.
Text 7 對即將到來的大學生活感到擔憂
M: Susan, you’re going to college next month. You must be excited about it, aren’t you
W: Yes, I am. But at the same time I’m a bit scared.
M: Why
W: I think college will be a whole new experience for me. There’ll be a lot of changes.
M: I agree. College is harder, but it’s also more rewarding. You are growing up and moving forward. Don’t be afraid of changes. For the most part, the changes are good. Accept the changes.
W: Thanks for your advice, David. Were you afraid too when you entered college
M: Certainly. I was just eighteen then. It was my first time to go to New York. But I loved the changes. Now eight years passed. I can say that they’ve really helped me grow.
Text 8 印度之旅
W: James, I heard you went to India earlier this month. Did you go there for a business trip
M: No. My mother is an Indian. She came here to study after graduating from university, and then she settled here. My grandparents still live in Uttarakhand, India. I usually visit them with my mother every year.
W: So do you like traveling in the country
M: Yes. We usually don’t have much time for that. This time, however, I went to see the well-known “eco-bridge” in the state.
W: Could you tell me more about the bridge
M: Certainly. It is made from all-natural materials. It is 90 feet long and runs over one of the busiest highways in the area.
W: So why was it built
M: You know, the highway prevented small animals from traveling. They needed such a bridge to help them do that safely.
W: I’m sure many people are interested in such a bridge.
M: You’re absolutely right. Now many people like taking selfies in front of it.
W: Have you taken any
M: Yes. Would you like to have a look
W: Absolutely
Text 9 在網上看到一位演員撞到老人的新聞
W: Henry, have you finished your school paper
M: Yes, I finished it half an hour ago. I worked on it the whole morning.
W: So what are you doing on the Internet now Searching for material
M: No, I’m just reading some news for fun.
Here is some news about Benedict Cumberbatch. It’s said the English actor hurt a 63-year-old man in his car while he was driving on a country road. Luckily, the old man wasn’t severely injured.
W: Did the man recognize the actor
M: Not at first. The old man was on his brand new bike when the car appeared out of nowhere. There was literally nowhere else in the road to go. He just put his arm over him and took the full force of the impact on his forearm. The old man said he nearly had a heart attack.
W: What did Benedict do
M: He handed the old man a T-shirt and a bottle of water to clean the blood, then offered him a lift to hospital.
W: It’s really important to drive carefully no matter where you are.
M: I agree.
Text 10亞洲首位登頂珠峰的盲人
W: Good evening, everyone. In tonight’s program, let’s get to know an inspiring blind Chinese man named Zhang Hong. He has climbed onto the tallest peak in the world from the Nepal side. He became the first blind man in Asia and the third in the world to climb Mount Qomolangma. The man completed the 8,849 meter-high Himalayan feat on May 24,2021 along with three high altitude guides. And then he returned to the base camp three days later. Zhang was born in southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing. He lost his sight at the age of 21 due to some kind of disease. He was inspired by Erik Weihenmayer, a blind American mountaineer who climbed onto the tallest peak of Qomolangma in 2001. Zhang began training under the guidance of a mountain guide friend. He was still very scared while climbing. Because he couldn’t see where he was walking, and he couldn’t find his center of gravity, so sometimes he could fall. Zhang said, “I kept thinking even though it was hard, I had to face those difficulties and dangers. This is the 10 of climbing. No matter if you’re disabled or normal, whether you have lost your eyesight or you have no legs or hands, it doesn’t matter as long as you have a strong mind. You can always complete a thing that other people say you can’t.”

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