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四川省雙流中學2022級高三下期4月階段復習能力測試
英語
滿分150分，考試時間120分鐘
命題人： 審題人：
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. What does the woman mean
A. She didn't go outside. B. She didn't hear clearly. C. She didn't see the glasses.
2. Who is the man speaking to
A. A dentist. B. His daughter. C. Mrs. Smith.
3. Why was the man out of work
A. He was fired because of lateness.
B. He quit the job owing to his health problem.
C. His company closed down due to the COVID-19.
4. What will the woman do
A. Write a report. B. Go shopping. C. Go home.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A country. B. The population. C. A language.
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。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What does the man do
A. A car seller. B. A police officer. C. A student.
7. What do we know about the woman
A. She' ll have to pay a fine. B. She can't offer the license. C. She just receives a warning.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. Why does the woman want to lose weight
A. To look pretty. B. To stay healthy. C. To avoid being laughed at.
9. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Buy her a cup of coffee.
B. Give her some suggestions.
C. Make a training plan for her.
10. What does the woman think of the man
A. He's quite helpful. B. He's a little worried. C. He's so surprised.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. What does the woman want the man to do at first
A. Make a decision quickly. B. Drive the car on the freeway. C. Talk about price.
12. What does the man say about the car
A. Its style really appeals to him.
B. It is a second-hand car with high price.
C. It doesn't drive smoothly.
13. How much should the man pay if he buys the car
A.$16,600. B.$17,800. C.$18,600.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。
14. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Habits. B. Advice. C. Hobbies.
15. What is Agatha Christie probably
A. A famous writer. B. A movie star. C. A bookseller.
16. What does Bob suggest doing
A. Buying some books. B. Watching movies. C. Waiting at the office.
聽第10段材料，回答第17 至20題。
17. Where is Easter Island
A. In Europe. B. In America. C. In the southeastern Pacific Ocean.
18. What caused the decrease of the population
A. Disease. B. War. C. Earthquakes.
19. How many statues are on the island
A.788. B.1100. C.887.
20. What has been proved about the statues
A. They remain a mystery today.
B. They were from another planet.
C. They were built by ancient people on the island.
第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節，滿分50分)
第一節 (共15小題:每小題2.5分,滿分37.5分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳答案。
A
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provides teachers, students and staff with access to books that are checked out or not owned by our own libraries, as well as digitized copies of articles and book chapters from our collection.
Who Can Borrow
Current students, teachers (including retired) and staff can request items through IL L. Interlibrary loan is not available to former students, guest borrowers or fee-card holders.
How Long Does It Take
Articles are usually received within 1-2 days and books in 5-10 days. However, obtaining items that are rare, recently published or in high demand may take longer. To speed up the process, please make sure the information you submit through the ILL Request Form is accurate.
Length of Loans
Loan periods are established by the lending library. All due dates are noted on the label. Borrowed items are subject to recall by the lending library. Any restrictions established by the lending library will be indicated on the label. No renewals(續借) are allowed for physical items borrowed through ILL.
Notification/ Delivery Options
For a physical item, you will be notified by email when it arrives. Items are picked up at one of our libraries— the one you selected in the ILL Request Form. For an article or book chapter, you will be notified by email when it is available. To obtain the article or chapter, click on the link provided in the email and log into your ILL account. Once in your account, select Electronic Articles Received.
Interlibrary Loan Fees
Library Type Loan Cost Article/ Chapter Cost
Non-Profit Libraries $15 $10
For-Profit Libraries $20 $12
International Libraries $25 $15
21. Who can use the ILL service
A. Former students. B. Guest borrowers.
C. Retired teachers. D. Fee-card holders.
22. What is a rule for borrowing a print book through ILL
A. Pay an extra fee for delivery. B. Renew it before the due date.
C. Pick it up at the lending library. D. Return it when it is recalled.
23. How much do you pay for two articles obtained from an international library
A.$15. B.$20. C.$24. D.$30.
B
Live with roommates Have friends and family around you Chances are that if you’ re looking to live a more sustainable lifestyle, not everyone around you will be ready to jump on that bandwagon.
I experienced this when I started switching to a zero waste lifestyle five years ago, as I was living with my parents, and I continue to experience this with my husband, as he is not completely zero waste like me. I’ve learned a few things along the way though, which I hope you’ll find encouraging if you’ re doing your best to figure out how you can make the change in a not-always-supportive household.
Zero waste was a radical lifestyle movement a few years back. I remember showing my parents a video of Bea Johnson, sharing how cool I thought it would be to buy groceries with jars, and have so little trash! A few days later, I came back with my first jars of zero waste groceries, and my dad commented on how silly it was for me to carry jars everywhere. It came off as a bit discouraging.
Yet as the months of reducing waste continued, I did what I could that was within my own reach. I had my own bedroom, so I worked on removing things I didn’t need. Since I had my own toiletries(洗漱用品), I was able to start personalizing my routine to be more sustainable. I also offered to cook every so often, so I portioned out a bit of the cupboard for my own zero waste groceries. Perhaps your household won’ t entirely make the switch, but you may have some control over your own personal spaces to make the changes you desire.
As you make your lifestyle changes, you may find yourself wanting to speak up for yourself if others comment on what you’ re doing, which can turn itself into a whole household debate. If you have individuals who are not on board, your words probably won’ t do much and can often leave you feeling more discouraged.
So here is my advice: Lead by action.
24. What do the underlined words “jump on that bandwagon” mean in the first paragraph
A. Share an apartment with you. B. Join you in what you’ re doing.
C. Transform your way of living. D. Help you to make the decision.
25. What was the attitude of the author’ s father toward buying groceries with jars
A. He disapproved of it. B. He was favorable to it.
C. He was tolerant of it. D. He didn’t care about it.
26. What can we infer about the author
A. She is quite good at cooking. B. She respects others’ privacy.
C. She enjoys being a housewife. D. She is a determined person.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. How to get on well with other family members.
B. How to have one’ s own personal space at home.
C. How to live a zero waste lifestyle in a household.
D. How to control the budget when buying groceries.
C
When I was a child I was often told what not to eat. “You don't want to get fat” was on constant repeat throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food — something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I'm careful not to connect what my kids weigh with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and often dissuade(勸阻) her from a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying “I think I'm too fat,” my heart sank. It made me wonder if giving her advice on snacks was having an unintentionally negative impact.
According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. “There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I'm not convinced that food is one of them,” she says. “It just creates some worries and insecurities in kids that aren't necessarily healthy.”
Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept among nutrition experts called the “Division of Responsibility,” where parents provide a variety of mostly healthy foods to their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to consume — even if that means occasionally eating more cookies than carrots.
Allowing kids to eat what they want also exposes them to the natural consequences of their decisions. “When your child says, ‘My stomach hurts,’ you can say, ‘Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you made some other choices,” says Markey. “Let them feel like they have some control over it.”
I've been trying out these strategies and I've found that when I'm less restrictive, they do make better decisions. “Feeding is a long game,” says Markey. “The food you have available makes a huge difference. Even if they don't eat it, they' re seeing it. And then all of a sudden it clicks.”
28. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph
A. She is upset by her kids' weight. B. She is critical of the way she was fed.
C. She is interested in making food. D. She is particular about what she eats.
29. Which of the following would Markey disapprove of
A. Allowing kids to eat cookies occasionally. B. Offering various foods to kids at fixed times.
C. Explaining to kids the risks of taking snacks. D. Talking with kids about school at mealtimes.
30. What should kids do according to the “Division of Responsibility”
A. Make diet decisions on their own. B. Share their food with other kids.
C. Eat up what is provided for them. D. Help their parents do the dishes.
31. What does the author think of the strategies she has been following
A. Costly. B. Complex. C. Workable. D. Contradictory.
D
Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list Or dialed the wrong phone number when attempting to memorize one The brain mechanisms(機制) that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified.
Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and a blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red.
To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’ s working memory is very similar to humans’ .
The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable(可旋轉的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors.
The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode(編碼) items in their working memory.
“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors.
32. What is the function of working memory
A. To identify the errors in understanding. B. To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking.
C. To develop the way of distinguishing colours. D. To store information ready for mental use.
33. What were the monkeys tasked with in the research
A. Correcting their errors over multiple sessions.
B. Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.
C. Reporting the colour of the square to memorize.
D. Figuring out the exact position of the black spot.
34. What does the research suggest about swap errors
A. They are unusual brain responses. B. They show a tendency for forgetfulness.
C. They have an effect on working memory. D. They are the outcome of memory selection.
35. What is Earl Miller’ s attitude towards the research findings
A. Unclear. B. Positive C. Objective. D. Negative.
第二節 (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能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Socrates, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, famously stated, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 36 He believed true wisdom and personal growth couldn't be achieved in an unexamined life.
The Socratic Method, named after Socrates himself, is a form of cooperative dialogue where one asks a series of open-ended questions to guide another toward insight and understanding. For example, imagine a teacher discussing moralities with students. The teacher may not explain what is “right” or “wrong”. 37 And follow up with questions like, “Why do we consider some actions fair and others unfair ” Through this questioning, students are led to think more critically and examine their own values and assumptions rather than just accepting the predetermined answers.
38 When you ask yourself, for instance, “Why do you believe this ” or “What evidence supports your thinking ”, you are encouraged to consider whether your beliefs are truly your own or influenced by external factors. This process of questioning leads to self-reflection, helping individuals better understand the underlying motivations behind their thoughts and actions.
Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button on life. 39 And it also looks closely at your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. An unexamined life, however, is one where people go through the motions without ever questioning. Living an unexamined life is similar to coasting on automatic pilot, where one simply accepts social standards without critically evaluating them. In this kind of life, you' re swept along by society's expectations. 40 It seems as if you' re living someone else's script without ever writing your own.
A. It gives you a moment to step back.
B. You are barely aware of your own desires.
C. So they can follow a “right” or “fair” action.
D. You are always stuck in your own ceaseless work.
E. The Socratic Method is a powerful tool for self-examination.
F. Instead, he or she might ask “What does it mean to act morally ”
G. This powerful declaration serves as a call to dig deeper into one's own thoughts.
第三部分 語言運用 (共兩節，滿分30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。
Manuela Ribeiro has a healthy addiction. It's 41 . A few months ago, the 30-year-old teacher decided it was time to put her 42 to good use. She signed up on the website Bookalokal, and now welcomes 43 into her Brussels flat twice a week for dinner parties.
Ribeiro 44 ?35 per person for what is usually a three-course meal that can last up to three hours. For Ribeiro, it has become a perfect platform for 45 her hobby of buying food, 46 new recipes and holding dinner parties.
“It's a great opportunity to share my passion for food and to 47 new people,” said Ribeiro. Sometimes she prepares traditional Brazilian dishes 48 her native home; other times she 49 dinner courses with her favorite beers.
The platform has enabled Ribeiro to realize her dream with a great deal of freedom, as 50 to a restaurant where the service is 51 , the menu is known in advance, and the meal is expected to be no 52 .
“But it's also a great 53 , for it can sometimes take days to 54 a single event,” Ribeiro said. “This platform is not only 55 for professional cooks, but also for those willing to discover new experiences.”
41. A. reading B. traveling C. cooking D. teaching
42. A. hobby B. energy C. education D. money
43. A. coworkers B. students C. relatives D. strangers
44. A. pays B. charges C. owes D. raises
45. A. pursuing B. choosing C. discussing D. changing
46. A. passing on B. trying out C. going over D. taking down
47. A. hire B. help C. meet D. train
48. A. in addition to B. in return for C. in honor of D. in line with
49. A. replaces B. tastes C. orders D. pairs
50. A. opposed B. related C. subject D. vital
51. A. invaluable B. impersonal C. unsuitable D. unprofessional
52. A. surprise B. end C. need D. problem
53. A. lesson B. pleasure C. success D. challenge
54. A. celebrate B. record C. attend D. organize
55. A. selected B. reserved C. evaluated D. requested
第二節 (共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入一個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
China has a rich heritage of distinctive brocades (織 錦), each reflecting the artistry and traditions of different regions. 56 (example) include Yunjin brocade from Nanjing in East China's Jiangsu Province, known for its luxurious silk threads and gold weaving and Su brocade from Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, 57 (admire) for its fine embroidery(刺繡) and delicate patterns.
These brocades, often associated with the royal family and high society, show China's mastery of textile(紡織品) art, 58 has developed with technological advancements and cultural influences.
Li brocade is 59 rare, ancient textile tradition that has remained 60 (large)unchanged for over 3,000 years. Unlike the sophisticated silk looms (織布機) used for other brocades, Li brocade is made on a waist loom, 61 (preserve) one of the world's oldest techniques. Patterns of exotic flowers, plants, birds, the sun, the moon and stars, as well as dancing and working figures on Li brocade, are a 62 (reflect) of their customs, religious beliefs and daily life.
Li women 63 (teach) textile techniques from a young age by their mothers. 64 the lack of books or illustrated records, generations of Li women have designed traditional elements using their imaginations to create colorful patterns.
In 2006, the textile techniques of the Li people were among the first 65 (name) a national intangible cultural heritage.
第四部分寫作(共兩節，滿分40分)
第一節 書面表達(滿分15 分)
假定你是李華，你校圖書館新開設“小組學習室”，請你給你的留學生同學 Michael寫一封信，邀請他一同體驗，內容包括：
1.位置與開放時間； 2.室內設施和功能。
注意： 1.詞數80左右；
2.可適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
Dear Michael,
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。
When a new trend (趨勢) swept through school, every kid wanted in. The latest must-have item Superhero-style jerseys (球衣), decorated with bright colors and the logos of everyone’ s favorite heroes. They were cool and expensive. Almost everyone pre-ordered one, except Dylan.
Dylan lived with his grandmother, Mrs. Hargrove, in a small house. Money was tight, but they made do. When Dylan saw the jerseys at school, he couldn't help but want one. Mrs. Hargrove looked at the price tag online and said gently, “I'm afraid we can't afford one right now.” Dylan's face fell, but he forced a smile, “That's okay, Grandma. I understand.”
But Mrs. Hargrove couldn't bear to see him disappointed. That night, after Dylan had gone to bed, she sat down with her knitting needles (針) and a plan. She stayed up all night and made a homemade jersey with all the love she had. By morning, she was tired but satisfied, holding the finished product with a smile.
At breakfast, she presented the jersey to Dylan. Dylan's heart sank when he saw the jersey. It was a bright, hand-knitted sweater with a superhero picture that wasn't exactly perfect. But he saw the look in his grandmother's eyes and knew he couldn't hurt her feelings. “Thanks, Grandma,” he said, forcing enthusiasm into his voice. “It's great.”
On Monday, Dylan put on the homemade jersey and went to school. As soon as he entered the classroom, some kids started to laugh at him. Dylan tried to ignore them, but the comments kept coming. By lunchtime, he couldn't take it anymore and ran home, tears streaming down his face. Mrs. Hargrove held him close, her heart broken for him.
Meanwhile, Mr. Pickford, Dylan's beloved teacher, heard about what had happened. He was known for his kindness and his special ability of turning bad situations around.
注意：1.續寫詞數應為150個左右；
2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Mr. Pickford decided to take action.
After the class, the students’ attitudes changed completely.四川省雙流中學 2022 級高三上期 4 月階段復習能力測試
英語答案
第一部分 聽力（共兩節，每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分）
1—5 BCCBA 6—10 BABBA 11—15 BBACA 第二部分 16—20 ACACC
閱讀（共兩節, 每小題 2.5 分，滿分 50 分）
21—23 CDD 24—27 BADC 28—31 BCAC 32—35 DCDB
36—40 GFEAB
第三部分 語言運用 (共兩節，滿分 30 分)
41—45 CADBA 46—50 BCCDA 51—55 BADDB
56．Examples 57．admired 58．which 59．a 60．largely
61．preserving 62．reflection 63．are taught 64．Despite 65．to be named
第四部分寫作(共兩節，滿分 40 分)
第一節書面表達(滿分 15 分)
Dear Michael,
Good news ! Recently, a newly-furnished section, consisting of eight Group Learning Rooms,
has been open to us students in our school library.
Located on the third floor beside the online reading rooms, it can be accessible from 8 am till 9
pm throughout the weekdays. Those rooms are equipped with modern electronic facilities, all of
which are linked to the Internet. It’s really convenient for us to do some group projects. Why not ask
our group members to go and experience it
Early reply and we can reserve one room for our project.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二節（滿分 25 分）
Mr. Pickford decided to take action. He organized a special class activity called “The Value
Behind Clothes”. In the class, he asked each student to share the story behind a special piece of
clothing they owned. Some talked about the dresses their mothers made for their birthdays, while
others shared the significance of the worn-out items passed down from their grandparents. Mr.
Pickford then asked Dylan to come to the front and show his jersey. In a trembling voice, Dylan told
the whole class how his grandma had stayed up all night to make this jersey for him because they
couldn’t afford the expensive store-bought ones. His words touched the hearts of his classmates, and
many of them hung their heads in shame for their earlier behavior.
After the class, the students’attitudes changed completely. They started to appreciate the effort
and love put into every piece of clothing, no matter how it looked. Some students even asked Mrs.
Hargrove to teach them how to knit. The next week, a “Handmade Clothes Day” was organized in
the school. All the students wore their self-made or family-made clothes with pride. Dylan’s jersey
became the most special one among them. From then on, instead of being laughed at, Dylan was
admired for having such a loving grandmother and the unique jersey filled with love. The school
atmosphere became warmer, and everyone learned the true meaning of kindness and respect. 聽力原
文：
Text 1:
M: Wow, the sunlight is strong outside. Grandma, do you see my sunglasses
W: Sorry, I didn’t catch that.
Text 2
M: Hello, this is Wilson. Can I speak to Jerry Smith
W: I’m sorry, he isn’t in now. He took our daughter to see a dentist.
Text 3
M: My company went bankrupt, so I was unemployed.
W: Poor you. What caused that
M: Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
W: Sorry to hear that. Every cloud has a silver lining(守的云開見月明).
Text 4
W: Where are you off to
M: To the library. I want to find some information and write my history report. Are you going home
now
W: No, I plan to go to the mall to buy a present for my mom.
Text 5
M: The current population of Egypt was over 101 million in 2020, which accounts for 1.31% of the
total world population.
W: What language do people there speak
M: The national language is Arabic.
Text 6 (第 6 題為推斷題)
M: Hi, ma’am. May I see your driver’s license and registration, please
W: Yes, sir. Just give me one second.
M: Ma’am, you know that you are in a school zone. And you were speeding. ⑦I’m going to have to
write you a ticket for that.
W: Ahh… Could you please give me a break(饒了我吧)
M: ⑦Unfortunately, it’s already been written. Please drive safely, ma’am.
W: ⑦Fine. Thank you, sir.
Text 7 (第 10 題為推斷題)
M: Hi, Mary. You’re late again.
W: I’m so sorry. I missed the early bus.
M: I was so surprised when you called me yesterday and told me you wanted to come to the gym
with me.
W: ⑧My doctor said I should watch my weight. People who are overweight are more likely to
develop a number of potentially serious health problems.
M: Oh, I thought what you really wanted was to look good in this summer.
W: Well, I’m a little worried. ⑨If you have any advice for me, I’ll be happy to listen.
M: Maybe you should change your diet first. If you don’t eat so many sweets any more, you will
definitely lose weight.
W: You’re right.
M: Of course it’s incredibly important to exercise a lot. So, let’s make a detailed plan.
W: Oh, how nice of you! How about having a coffee This is my treat.
Text 8
W: How about taking this car out for a drive
M: That would be a great idea.
W: Fine, I’ll need your driver’s license and proof of insurance.
M: Here they are.
W: Just sign this card and we’ll be on our way. Don’t forget to buckle your seat belt!
M: Thanks for letting me test drive the car. This car has a nice smooth ride, even on the freeway.
W: I agree with you. Let’s work out the details of the purchase.
M: Actually, I have other cars to look at before making my decision.
W: It’s a great deal. Let’s talk about price. Maybe you’ll change your mind.
M: Well, how much does this car cost
W: The total will be $18,600.
M: I was thinking a little lower than that.
W: Whoa! What price are you thinking is fair
M: More like $16,000.
W: Um… I’ll give it to you for $17,000.
M: That would be a good price if the car was in great shape, but it’s registered as having been in an
accident.
W: OK, $16,600 and that’s my final offer.
Text 9 (第 14 題為總結題)
W: Hey, Bob. What do you do when you’re not at the office
M: Umm… I like reading very much, which always makes me feel peaceful and relaxed. I’ve been
reading The Great Gatsby recently.
W: How do you like it so far
M: It’s great. So Adelaide, do you read books in your spare time
W: Yes, and I’m really into detective novels.
M: Who is your favorite author
W: Of course Agatha Christie. Some of her novels have been made into films.
M: Do you sometimes reread your favorite books
W: Yes. Some books are worth reading more than once.
M: Can you judge a book by its cover
W: No. I don’t think that’s a good thing to do.
M: How do you decide what books to read
W: I take suggestions from my friends.
M: Let’s go to the bookstore right now. I need something new.
W: Great. Maybe you can recommend some to me.
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W: Easter Island is an island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, 3,500 km off the coast of South
America. A European explorer discovered it on Easter Sunday on April 5th, 1722. It has also been
called “the Belly Button of the World”, because there are no other islands near it. The earliest
people lived there from 700 to 1100. Over the next 800 years, it developed into a complex society.
The people lived without war, until sickness killed most of the population. The most
interesting thing about the island is the 887 stone statues that are found there. The statues look like
huge faces, with big noses and lips. Most of these stone statues are four meters tall, but the biggest
one is ten meters tall. Some could have been twenty-one meters tall, but they were destroyed in
earthquakes. Until 1987, many people thought it was impossible for ancient people to move the
heavy stones. Some people said visitors from another planet brought them there. The secret of
Easter Island had finally been solved when some people proved the heavy stones could be moved
with simple equipment.

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