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省錫中2024級高一階段性考試(英語)試卷
2025.3.7
（本試卷滿分150分，考試時間120分鐘）
第一部分：聽力（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
第一節(jié) (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. What color is the woman’s hair now
A. Red. B. Black. C. Brown.
2. What is the woman looking for in the library
A. An elevator to go downstairs. B. A place to borrow some books. C. A private room for group work.
3. What caused the woman’s presentation to go badly
A. She got seriously sick.
B. She left her files at home.
C. She did extra work and was late.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. The importance of taking notes.
B. Advice on choosing lecture topics.
C. Strategies for remembering lectures.
5. What is the man doing at the beginning of the conversation
A. Watching a movie. B. Eating noodles. C. Cleaning the sofa.
第二節(jié)（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。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What kind of holiday does the woman prefer
A. A luxurious hotel stay. B. A beach vacation relaxation. C. A mountain climbing adventure.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Hotel clerk and guest. C. Husband and wife.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. What does the man need to do while the woman is away
A. Organize her mail. B. Feed her pets. C. Water her plants.
9. Why does the woman cancel her original travel plans
A. Her father is sick. B. She couldn't find a flight. C. Her mother has a cough.
10. What is the woman's plan for tonight
A. She is meeting her parents in California.
B. She is traveling to Mexico with her family.
C. She is going to Washington to see her parents.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In a volunteer center. B. At a travel agency. C. In a university office.
12. Why is the woman interested in the South American position
A. She prefers working in a team.
B. She wants to work with animals.
C. She is looking for a challenging environment.
13. What does the woman need to apply for before volunteering in South America
A. Work permit. B. Travel visa. C. Valid passport.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至17題。
14. What is the man asking about at the beginning
A. Delivery time for international shipping.
B. Cost of shipping a package internationally.
C. Safety regulations for international shipping.
15. What item is the man shipping
A. A set of golf clubs. B. A box of clothes. C. A piece of furniture.
16. What makes international shipping difficult recently
A. Customs restrictions. B. New safety regulations. C. Too many packages to process.
17. What will the man probably do next
A. Call a different shipping company.
B. Wait for an update from the manager.
C. Search for shipping news on his phone.
聽第10段材料，回答第18至20題。
18. What is the disadvantage of old alarm systems
A. They were difficult to install.
B. They would cause power failures.
C. They were expensive but unreliable.
19. What happens when a smart camera doesn’t recognize someone
A. It ignores the person. B. It takes a photo of the person. C. It contacts you or the authorities.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Pet care. B. Home security. C. Camera technology.
第二部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分60分）
第一節(jié) 閱讀理解 (共19小題；每小題2.5分，滿分47.5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
Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales.
EarthX Eco-Art Competition
It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.
Deadline: March 8, 2024
The Children’s Drawing Contest
Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Science without Borders Challenge
The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel.
Deadline: March 4, 2024
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
21. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition
A. May 6, 2024. B. March 15, 2024. C. April 28, 2024. D. February 9, 2024.
22. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems
A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition. B. The Children’s Drawing Contest.
C. Science without Borders Challenge. D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
23. What do the four competitions have in common
A. They target students under the age of 20. B. They are about environmental protection.
C. They require participants to write a story. D. They only accept entries from individuals.
B
When I bought a house in Portland four years ago, I immediately began designing my dream garden, intending to remove the weeds and plant some vegetables or long-lasting flowers. I soon discovered, however, that the soil was unproductive, clay-heavy and littered with stones. In previous, much tinier gardens, I’d fix it with a few bags of high-quality soil from the nursery. Replacing this vastly greater quantity of dirt was neither practical nor financially possible. Instead, I decided to remediate (補救) what I already had.
The challenge before me was to revitalize the soil. Two core principles of modern agriculture can guide this shift: minimizing soil disturbance and emphasizing biodiversity. In practice, growing crops by turns, prioritizing organic inputs over chemical fertilizers, integrating crops, trees and livestock, and shielding soil from being washed away with cover crops, often work.
I tried to apply such methods in my garden. Where once there was only grass, I created a pond, a rock garden, a wildflower field and raised beds for vegetables. I let plants grow and decompose by themselves in a natural way. I also introduced different plants and revived its ecological communities.
In May, I decided to relocate a flowering plant. As I dug the plant out, all manner of life emerged. Earthworms swung from the roots. A daddy longlegs hurried for shelter. Below the plant I even noticed the fine white lattice of a fungal mycelium.
Running my fingers through the soil, I understood, more clearly than ever before, that I transformed much more than my yard — it completely changed the way I think about soil. It’s not simply as a medium for life, but as a living entity (個體) in its own right. Although science still lacks an agreed definition of life, textbooks highlight criteria widely considered to differentiate the living and nonliving. Soil meets many of them: It has a highly organized structure. It has a capacity for active self-preservation. It grows. It breathes. And it can die.
24. How did the author use to improve the soil
A. By adding rich soil. B. By covering it with bags.
C. By removing the weeds. D. By applying chemical fertilizer.
25. What does the underlined word “shielding” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Exposing. B. Separating. C. Sheltering. D. Monitoring.
26. What is the purpose of paragraph 4
A. To explain the process of transplanting. B. To illustrate the prevention of insect attacks.
C. To stress the competition of different species. D. To state the formation of multi-species communities.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Soul of Soil B. The Vitality of the Wild
C. The Art of Gardening D. The Whisper of Flowers
C
A major scientific achievement has been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This award was given to a team using machine learning to solve a big problem in biology: predicting and designing the 3D shapes of proteins. Most of this work was done at a tech company, marking a notable shift that high-level scientific research can also originate outside traditional academic settings.
Proteins are crucial for our bodies and are involved in almost every biological process. The shape of a protein determines its function. If a protein is shaped incorrectly, it can cause serious diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Historically, predicting a protein’s shape from its amino acid sequence (序列) was very difficult and puzzled scientists for decades.
The breakthrough happened with A-Fold, a machine learning program that can accurately predict protein structures from their amino acid sequences. This tool has changed the field, providing insights into the structure of over 200 million proteins so far. This data is expected to speed up progress in medicine and drug development, opening new ways to treat diseases.
The tech company’s success with A-Fold also underscores the growing impact of artificial intelligence in various scientific domains, showing that Al can tackle complex biological problems and contribute to critical advancements in health and medicine.
The Nobel Prize committee awarded this work to highlight the value of combining different areas in science, where technology and biology meet to create amazing results. This achievement not only shows what AI can do but also sets an example for future scientific projects that combine technology with traditional research to address global problems.
28. Why was the team awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
A. They discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
B. They analyzed the functions of essential body elements.
C. They worked out protein structures with a machine learning program.
D. They created a new way to treat diseases through traditional research.
29. Why is the shape of a protein critical to its function
A. It leads to the development of the diseases. B. It offers insights into the structure of protein.
C. It speeds up the progress of medicine and drug. D. It affects the protein’s role in biological processes.
30. What does the underlined word “underscore” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Minimize. B. Highlight. C. Question. D. Overlook.
31. What possibility does the author imply about the future of scientific research
A. A new focus on solving biological problems.
B. An amazing change in academic research settings.
C. An increase in joint efforts between different fields.
D. A lessened dependence on machine learning techniques.
D
Decision fatigue (決策疲勞) is a psychological phenomenon where the quality of decisions declines after a long session of decision-making. It is caused by the limited mental energy we have for making choices each day. While many of us believe we are logical beings capable of weighing every option carefully, decision fatigue shows how our mental resources can be used up over time.
One of the key studies on this phenomenon was conducted in the context of parole hearings (假釋聽證會). Researchers found that judges were more likely to approve of parole early in the day or after a meal break. As the day progressed and the judges made more decisions, they were increasingly likely to maintain their previous decisions, denying parole simply because it required less mental effort.
Decision fatigue not only affects major life choices but also everyday decisions. For instance, people often report struggling to decide what to eat for dinner after a long day. Similarly, too many choices, such as when looking through streaming platforms or online stores, can leave individuals feeling confused, leading them to abandon the process entirely or settle for a less satisfying option.
To overcome decision fatigue, some well-known figures have adopted strategies to simplify their daily routines. For example, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is famous for wearing the same style of gray T-shirts to minimize unnecessary choices. Similarly, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein was known for owing multiple identical suits to avoid wasting energy on deciding what to wear each day. In a different context, author Haruki Murakami has shared that he maintains a strict daily routine, including specific writing hours and exercise, to free up mental capacity for his creative work.
Understanding decision fatigue can help us structure our lives more effectively. Prioritizing important decisions earlier in the day or setting up routines to minimize unnecessary choices are strategies to preserve mental energy. By managing our mental resources wisely, we can make sound decisions and reduce the stress associated with overwhelming choices.
32. What leads to decision fatigue according to the text
A. The lack of time to make decisions. B. The difficulty of making logical choices.
C. The stress from making important decisions. D. The limited mental energy for decision-making.
33. What does the study on parole hearings reveal
A. Judges are much stricter after long breaks.
B. Decision fatigue can lead to unfair outcomes.
C. Fatigue causes judges to avoid complicated cases.
D. External factors have no impact on decision-making.
34. What does the author suggest readers shopping online do
A. Make quick decisions. B. Compare different products.
C. Limit the number of choices. D. Choose the most popular products.
35. What is the purpose of adopting routines
A. To reduce the stress of daily work. B. To increase decision-making quality.
C. To enhance overall life satisfaction. D. To create more decision-making chances.
E
The last time I visited my parents, I borrowed a novel from the shelves in my old bedroom. The books there once belonged to me, but over the decades, my father has taken over the space. It’s fitting.
I grew up in a house full of books, free to explore anything, as long as I returned it. But that’s harder now. My parents, in their 80s, still live in Manhattan, while I’m in Los Angeles. The book I grabbed was a novel by S. A. Cosby. At first, I was surprised my father knew of him, but why not For as long as I can remember, he’s been a regular at his neighborhood bookstore. He used to say he wouldn’t mind aging as long as he could read. Even now, I often find him with a book, though I fear he’s begun to fall out of the narrative (敘述).
I didn’t read the book until I was back in Southern California. I didn’t want my father to know I had the book. I didn’t want him to feel any stress about it, though the two of us have been talking books ever since I was 12. I didn’t want to know what he might or might not recall.
Opening it felt like opening a conversation with my father, retracing his steps and reading through his eyes. I enjoyed the novel, though that’s beside the point. What struck me most was a plotline about feeling sad for one’s parents, a process I’m beginning to understand. When I finished, I ran my fingers over my father’s mark on the cover, those letters he’d pressed into the cover with a hand-held metal press, spelling out a name the same as mine. Then I slipped the book into my suitcase, certain to return it next time I visit.
36. Why is it fitting for the father to take over the author’s old space
A. Because both are attached to reading. B. Because the father loves collecting books.
C. Because the author’s books are preserved there. D. Because the father needs space for bookshelves.
37. Why did the author not want his father to know he had the book
A. To put the book into his own collection. B. To avoid pressure on his father to discuss it.
C. To free his father from too much reading. D. To maintain a sense of privacy in reading.
38. How did the author feel while reading Cosby’s novel
A. Inspired by the plotline. B. Connected to his father.
C. Eager to share with others. D. Surprised at his father’s mark.
39. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Returning Home B. Love through Pages
C. The Power of Books D. My Father, a Great Reader
第二節(jié) 七選五 (共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5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。
Earthquakes are one type of natural disaster you simply can’t see coming. Earthquake preparation is the best way to deal with a confusing time. Here’s something you need to know about how to prepare for an earthquake.
Examine weak points in your home and make a plan to strengthen them. Protect your space or your home by finding out dangers and fixing moveable things. ___40___ Push top-heavy pieces such as bookshelves away from beds or sofas, and move the heavier things onto lower shelves.
Create an earthquake safety plan with your family. It’s key to create and practice an emergency plan with your family so that everyone knows what to do during a time of an earthquake. Talk about ways each family member can act as a team. ___41___
___42___ It may be under a strong piece of furniture which can protect you from falling objects or against any inside wall away from windows, bookshelves, or tall furniture that could fall on you.
Learn earthquake emergency plans at your workplace, children’s school or daycare center. Disaster can strike at any moment. ___43___ It’s also wise to make a note of how you plan to communicate with each other and how to let loved ones know you’re safe. Remember that cell phones may be unreliable (不可靠的) after an earthquake.
___44___ Earthquakes usually last around one minute but if the damage is big enough, you could be trapped for a much longer period of time. You should have a bag containing medical equipment, food, water, flashlights and so on.
A. Prepare an emergency bag.
B. Prepare for more damage and danger.
C. Pick safe spaces in every room to take shelter in.
D. The shaking ground could move almost anything.
E. It can help reduce fears, especially in young children.
F. The preparation depends on a well-practiced plan and ready supplies.
G. So it is necessary to learn how to prepare for an earthquake in any environment.
第三部分 語言運用(共四節(jié)，滿分45分)
第一節(jié) (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四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A willing heart, a summer hot day and some ice-cold lemonade can make a difference. A young boy in Seattle is showing there’s no ____45_____ to entry for disaster relief.
Having recently returned from a family vacation on the Bog Island, Hawaii, Ami and her husband were watching the destruction of the Lahaina ____46____ on television when their son, Edison, asked them to tum it off because it was too ____47_____. But later, Edison kept asking about the fires and he wanted to know if that _____48_____ kids there didn’t have toys or even a bed.
The couple hadn’t _____49_____ the 5-year-old could become so emotionally ____50____ to a disaster so far away and seen only on TV. So they decided to take the time to make a ____51____ out of it and explained what had happened. Edison ____52_____ wanted to help and suggested _____53_____ a lemonade stand like he saw once in Colorado. His parents thought it a great idea, and _____54_____ up on lemonade, ice cream sandwiches, candy, as well as sparkling water. They soon collected an abundance of supplies.
The hard opening came on a busy Seattle street, where the response was absolutely a high profile – ____55_____ the family. Even though the lemonade was 1 dollar each, drivers voluntarily paid 5, 10, or 20 dollars with instructions to donate the _____56_____. Meanwhile, the couple created ways to donate online. After a week, the family had $17,000 to ____57_____ to Lahaina.
“I thought maybe we could only raise $100 and didn’t know people would be so ____58_____,” said Ami. The family thanked the neighbors and the complete strangers who ____59____ their efforts to provide relief to Hawaii.
45. A. disadvantage B. access C. answer D. barrier
46. A. fires B. tsunamis C. tornadoes D. earthquakes
47. A. sad B. dull C. violent D. puzzling
48. A. meant B. proved C. ensured D. explained
49. A. doubted B. realized C. discussed D. complained
50. A. devoted B. attached C. connected D. adjusted
51. A. plan B. story C. lesson D. choice
52. A. suddenly B. gradually C. eventually D. immediately
53. A. closing down B. setting up C. taking over D. looking into
54. A. caught B. checked C. stocked D. followed
55. A. amazing B. confusing C. disappointing D. embarrassing
56. A. toys B. beds C. food D. change
57. A. lend B. send C. ship D. return
58. A. determined B. grateful C. generous D. persistent
59. A. reported B. supported C. appreciated D. stimulated
第二節(jié) 語篇填空 (共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
The City of Sunlight, the country's first TV drama to feature modern urban life in Xizang autonomous region, topped the ratings for eight days during _____60____(it) broadcasting on China Central Television’s CCTV-1.
_____61____(consist) of 21 episodes, the drama, set in Lhasa, follows six young people chasing their dreams, _____62____(true) reflecting Tibetan people’s goals, pursuits and way of life. Filming took place in different _____63_____(location), from Lhasa to Gampa county in Shigatse city at 5,200 meters, bringing a significant challenge for the cast and crew (工作人員).
With its picturesque natural scenery and cultural charm, the drama _____64____(attract) a large audience to visit Xizang since it was broadcast -- nearly 2 million Chinese and foreign tourists traveling to Lhasa, _____65____ increase of 7.45 percent compared to the same period last year. According to the producers, the crew spent three years creating ____66_____ traveling over 4,100 kilometers to interview 132 people from different walks of life, _____67_____ their notes adding up to over 1 million words.
Li Jingsheng, vice-president of the China Federation of Radio and Television Associations, said that The City of Sunlight offers an inspirational model for creating _____68_____(variety) movies and TV programs about ethnic groups by telling a story _____69_____ young audiences today can relate to.
第三節(jié) 單詞拼寫 (共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)
The fish can grow to a l__________ of four feet when it grows up.
I can’t tell you anything in person right now, and the o__________ report will come out tomorrow.
Quite a few people used to believe that a d__________ was sure to strike if a mirror was broken.
Listen to the latest news report to keep yourself i__________ of what is going on.
Seeing the water come in and in, it immediately o__________ to her that this was the sign of an approaching tsunami.
I overslept in the morning, and as a c __________, I was late for school.
The factory has created many jobs for the residents, thus contributing greatly to the local e__________ growth.
There exists a wide range of different opinions among the __________(委員會) members.
She signalled to her students to exit the classroom in an __________(有秩序的) line covering their heads with their hands.
We work hand in hand with other branches of the government to ensure that development __________(策略) are followed in an environmentally friendly way.
第四節(jié) 微寫作 (滿分10分)
翻譯下列句子，并增加適當?shù)倪^渡詞語，把它們連成一篇小短文。
1. 作為世界上最大的雨林，亞馬孫雨林在維系地球生態(tài)系統(tǒng)的平衡上扮演著舉足輕重的角色。
2. 雨林的不同層次養(yǎng)活的野生動物種類多到難以置信。
3. 亞馬孫雨林通過固定碳，并生成占全球總量20%以上的氧氣，來為地球注入活力。
4. 此外，亞馬孫雨林還是食用物種和藥用物種的寶庫。
5. 隨著人類活動影響的不斷增加，瀕危物種的名單越來越長，這留給我們一個問題:我們能承擔得起損害“地球之肺”的后果嗎
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第四部分 應用文寫作 (滿分15分)
假設你是光明中學學生李華。你校依山傍水，是一所花園式的學校。但自從旁邊新建了一家化工廠（chemical plant）后，環(huán)境受到了嚴重污染。請你向本市市長信箱寫封投訴信，反映問題，并呼吁有關部門采取措施。
注意: 1. 適當增減細節(jié)，以使行文連貫；
2. 詞數(shù)：100個左右。
Dear mayor,
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Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
試卷答案
聽力：
1-5 ACCCA 6-10 AABAC 11-15 ABBBA 16-20 BCCCB
閱讀理解：
A篇：DDB B篇：ACDA C篇：CDBC D篇：DBCB E篇：ABBB
七選五：
D E C G A
完形：
45-49 DAAAB 50-54 CCDBC 55-59 ADBCB
語篇填空：
60. its 61. Consisting 62. truly 63. locations 64. has attracted
65. an 66. and 67. with 68. various 69. that/which
單詞拼寫：
length 71. official 72. disaster 73. informed 74. occurred
consequence 76. economic mittee 78. orderly 79. strategies
微寫作：
As the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon rainforest plays a significant role in maintaining the fine balance of the Earth's ecosystem. The forest's different levels support an unbelievable variety of wildlife. The Amazon rainforest breathes life into the planet by fixing carbon and producing over 20 per cent of all the Earth's oxygen. Moreover, it is a treasure house of species that can be used for food or medicine. As the impact of human activities continues to grow and the list of species in danger of extinction becomes longer, we are left with a question: can we afford to damage the “l(fā)ungs of the planet”
應用文寫作：
Dear Mayor,
I am Li Hua, a student of Guangming High School. I'm writing to complain about the pollution caused by the chemical plant near our school.
At the foot of a mountain lies our school, which is endowed with a streaming river passing by. Where used to be as beautiful as an ancient garden is now stricken by contamination. Significant changes have taken place and are attributed to a chemical factory built nearby two years ago, since when the poisonous gases and waste keeps posing threats to students and teachers' well-being as well as the living surrounding of plants and wild animals.
I hope you will investigate the matter and take measures to stop the pollution.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
聽力文稿
聽力材料:
Text 1
W: Well, what do you think
M: Oh, wow! You look completely different with red hair, (1) I'm so used to seeing you in black.
W: I thought of changing it to brown, but this looks more dramatic.
Text 2
W: Excuse me, sir. Does this library have any private rooms for studying I am meeting a couple of my classmates here and we need to work together on a project. (2)
M: Yes, there are some rooms downstairs. You can get there by using the elevator over there
Text 3
M: How did the presentation go
W: It was a disaster. Mark is off sick, so I've been doing the work of two people and I was late getting there. (3)
M: Go get some air. When you come back, I'll help you with your work.
Text 4
M: Hey, Katherine. Do you know any special ways to remember lectures better
W: Wel, like to take notes. But if the topic is difficult, I often record the whole thing, That way, I can listen to the lecture all over again and take really good notes. (4)
Text 5
M: Can you grab the plate of noodles from the kitchen for me
W: I'll grab it for you. But can you eat it in the dining room instead of on the sofa
M: All right, I’ll stop this movie and move over there in a minute. (5)
Text 6
M: What is your idea of a romantic holiday
W: Going to a five-star hotel, being waited on hand and foot. Drinking wine by a pool and lying in the sun. You (6)
M: I'd take my partner to go mountain climbing so that we could camp under the stars. (6)
W: And get attacked by a bear, No thanks. I need my luxuries.
M: I can't go to a hotel and just relax, I need to explore the place and find out about its culture.
W: You should. You would be a lot less stressed in our office. (7)
M: Is it that obvious I've been under a lot of pressure.
W: Like I said, you need to take it easy.
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W: I'll be gone for two weeks. Here’s my key and some tasks for you to do while I'm away.
M: Good thing I live close by, I'll visit your house every morning to give food to your dog and cat. (8)
W: Great. You’ll find plenty of food for them in the kitchen. (8)
M: For your garden, I'll water all the plants twice per week.
W: It's supposed to rain this week, so don't bother watering them.(8)
M: Should I organize the mail for you
W: It's OK. Just bring it inside and put it all in a box, and I'll organize it later.(8)
M: Sounds good. Are you excited for the sunny weather in California
W: Well, I was going to meet my parents there, and then we were meant to travel to Mexico together. However, my father is sick now, so we've had to cancel these plans. (9)
M: I'm sorry to hear that. My mother has had a bad cough recently as well. It's probably due to the weather.
W: It's OK. It’ll be easier for them to stay at their house in Washington. I'm leaving tonight to meet them there. (10)
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W: I'm taking a gap year at university, so I'm looking to volunteer abroad. (11)
M: Good to hear. We have a number of volunteer positions that combine doing good work with seeing the country you're visiting.
W: What positions do you have open just now
M: We just opened a new one in Africa to help build a new primary school. It's pretty popular.
W: Do you have any that you are struggling to fill
M: There is a position in an animal reserve in South America. (12)
W: I thought people would jump at the chance to work with animals.(12)
M: This one is pretty remote and there's a lot of work.
W: That could be the one for me. I'm looking to get away for a while.
M: OK. Because you are applying from Europe, you'll need a travel visa and up-to-date passport. (13)
W: I have my passport. How much is the visa (13)
M: $20 for 90 days or $25 for 180 days.
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M: Hello, miss. I have a package that needs to be shipped internationally. Do you know how much shipping would cost (14)
W: It depends on the size, weight, and type of the item.
M: It's a set of golf clubs. (15) I need the whole set wrapped, boxed and shipped to Japan.
W: Large packages will cost a minimum of $40 because of international tax. According to the weight of the parcel. It’ll cost at least $70 or $90 at the most.
M: OK, that's fine.
W: One other issue is that recently shipping abroad is difficult because of safety regulations. (16)
M: Will it be able to go through
W: I'm not sure. It might be delayed for a while.
M: I really need this item sent out. Do you know if I could use a different shipping company instead of the post office (17)
W: I think they all have the same rules, but !'ll check with my manager to make sure. (17)
M: Thanks. I'll look for some recent news reports on shipping regulations on my phone. (17) Hopefully, we can send out this parcel by the end of the week.
Text 10(第 20 題為總結題)
Home security is becoming one of the fastest growing technology markets. Previously, home owners had to get expensive alarms. These systems could not be relied upon, and would even be set off if there was a power cut.(18) Nowadays, with advancements in technology, it is easy to add extra protection to your home at affordable panies like Nest and Ring have released doorbells that also have a camera. The main selling point of these devices is that when someone rings your doorbell, you can choose to answer via your phone, even if you're not in the house. This can drive away thieves as they believe the house is occupied. It also takes photos of people in your house. Some cameras come with face recognition software so that if it doesn’t recognize someone, it will inform you or the authorities. (19) So-called "smart homes" allow you to control and monitor your home from your smart phone or tablet. You are able to turn the lights on and off while in another country, making it appear occupied. You can also monitor smart security cameras that can sit in your home, or outside on your walls. These also allow you to monitor your pets and children, keeping your loved ones under your watchful eyes.

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