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2023—2024学年度上学期期末考试
高三英语
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选
出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman going to do this Saturday?
A.Go to see a film with the man.
B.Take Jane to the hospital.
C.Help Jane clean up her room.
2.How will the speakers go to Chris's house?
A.By taxi
B.By bus.
C.On foot
3.When will the woman reach the school?
A.Before 10 o'clock.
B.Almost 11 o'clock.
C.At 11:30.
4.What does the man advise the woman to do?
A.Relax at home.
B.Have online classes at home.
C.Go hiking with the man.
5.What's the relationship between the speakers?
A.Father and daughter.
B.Teacher and student.
C.Classmates.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C
三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5
秒钟听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where is the man now?
A.In a clothes shop.
B.In the lab
C.In the woman's office.
7.What is included in the safety rules in the lab?
A.Wearing sunglasses.
B.Wearing proper clothes.
C.Saying nothing with lab partner
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
学科网（北京）股份有限公司8.What is the man unsatisfied with?
A.The lighting.
B.Some dishes.
C.The service of the staff.
9.What attitude does the woman take toward baked(烤的)fish in the restaurant?
A.Doubtful.
B.Critical.
C.Favourable
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What is the Love Kuching Project related to?
A.Looking after cats.
B.Visiting the elderly.
C.Cleaning up the beaches.
11.What is the woman like?
A.Adventurous.
B.Warm-hearted.
C.Ambitious,
12.What will the woman probably do next?
A.Contact a project by e-mail.
B.Call a project to do voluntary work.
C.Call friends to try the Love Kuching Project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What is the woman now?
A.A doctor in a clinic.B.A university student.C.A university teacher.
14.What made the woman's application unique?
A.She was more experienced in medicine.
B.She was a top student in all courses.
C.She had ever acquired languages.
15.What is beyond the woman's expectation?
A.The hospitals always gave students surprises.
B.Most teachers handed out materials on each topic.
C.The doctors usually had no time to help students.
16.How will the woman spend her summer break?
A.Do some summer work.
B.Get trained at a hospital in Paris.
C.Travel to Paris to have a good break
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Where is Mountain Kilimanjaro located?
A.In America
B.In Africa.
C.In Asia
18.What do we know about Mountain Kilimanjaro?
A.It is part of a mountain range.
B.It is the greatest nature wonder in the world.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司C.It attracts people to see the glacier-covered(冰川覆盖的)peaks(山顶).
19.When was Kilimanjaro Nation Park declared a World Heritage Site?
A.In 1889.
B.In 1973.
C.In 1987.
20.What happens to Mountain Kilimanjaro now?
A.Changing climate makes it disappear gradually.
B.Nobody tries to climb it because of worse weather.
C.Disappearance of snow may be reducing the income of tourism.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The 2024 Science Fiction Short Story Contest
The 2023 Science Fiction Short Story Contest just came to an end.Welcome to our 2024
Science Fiction Short Story Contest sponsored by Science Fiction Association in our city.
The contest is to encourage amateur and semi-professional writers to reach the next level of
proficiency.We will look for engaging openings,good character development, well-structured
plotting, powerful imagery,humorous language,unique word or phrasing choices, and
convincing endings.Come to show the world your fantasy imagination and storytelling
talents!
Requirement
A qualifying story must have strong science fiction or fantasy elements and must be
shorter than 7,500 words.Your entries must be original works of fiction.If you have received
prizes for your fiction writing from any source or your story has been published in any paying
publication, you are no longer qualified.
Past winners of our contest are no longer qualified.
No reprints,fan fiction or poetry,please.
Judge and Prize
Judges will provide feed backs for all qualifying contest entries.First-round judges will
consist of Science Fiction Association members and volunteers.The professional writers'
decision is final.
The champions,runners-up and honorable mentions will receive prizes including cash
prize, a certificate of achievement,Science Fiction Association Press books,and a free
membership to Science Fiction Association,All winners can select their books and either take
them immediately or ask for them to be shipped later.
Deadline
The contest will be limited to the first 60 qualifying entries.While the submission
deadline is September 30th,2024,we may close off the entry for the year sooner if the
response is larger than expected.The winners will be published on December 31st.
Notice
Please place your contact information for possible awards.
There is no entry fee.Please submit only one entry per author.
21.What is the activity about?
学科网（北京）股份有限公司A.Story telling.
B.Story writing.
C.Writer training.
D.Writer recommending.
22.What is a requirement for the science fiction of the contest?
A.It can come as the form of a poem.
B.It should be over 7,500 words long.
C.It must be the author's original one.
D.It is supposed to be published before.
23.Who will finally determine the winners?
A.Professional writers.
B.Amateur writers.
C.Science Fiction Association members.
D.Science Fiction Association volunteers.
B
As a young woman,Pei Aimin,now 49,hid her natural gift for writing,hoping nobody in
her farming village would notice and accuse her of neglecting(忽视)work and family.
That was the way of things when Pei was young in her village.In the past,girls often
dropped out of school at an early age to get married and settle into the regular routines of
rural life.
A few,like Pei,how ever,yearned for a wider world and looked for ways to express
themselves.Pei began to write in middle school and mailed her stories to publishers.Two of
them were published,one in a newspaper,another in a magazine.
After her marriage,she had to create secret opportunities.Sometimes she would water
useless land just so she could read or write outdoors without being observed.Sometimes she
sat under a tree,expressing her feelings on paper until somebody came,and she would
hurriedly hide the papers and pen.
“Few women in my village could read or write,"Pei said.“All my family members
thought it was a waste of time."
After reading and writing like that for years,Pei took everyone by surprise when she
published a book,Diary of Aunt Vole.It is a collection of 365 short diary entries that describe
the natural scenery of the northwestern countryside,the daily routine of the local people,and
interesting things that happened in the village.
Pei said she hoped the book would help readers understand that farm work consists of
both hardship and fun.
Now Pei's family no longer objects to her hobby."Although women in the village still
don't read,many have changed their minds about it,"Pei said."Learning,after all,is useful."
24.What do the underlined words "yearned for"in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Desired.
B.Avoided.
C.Found.
D.Left
25.What did Pei have to do in order to write?
A.Become a publisher.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司B.Tell harmless lies.
C.Drop out of school.
D.Hide from other people.
26.How did people in her village feel when Pei published her book?
A.Proudly
B.Doubtful.
C.Surprised.
D.Pleased.
27.What role does Pei want her book to play?
A.Inspire students to study hard.
B.Show the real life on the farm.
C.Encourage more women to read.
D.Attract people to the countryside.
C
One of China's greatest resources is no doubt its diverse food.One of the most popular
foods to be found is no doubt the street snacks that make up a large part of everyday
life.“Compared with A Bite of China,which show eases chefs' cooking processes and
delicious food on air,Chinese Barbecue( 烧 烤 )is more down-to-earth in describing the
people,"commented a viewer
A new documentary series,called Chinese Barbecue,tells the story of this popular food
option that sizzles over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across
the country.Barbecued meat shining over hot coal containers,while not as elegant as some of
the fine dining options in China,are an essential part of people's night life.The pleasant smell
and atmosphere surrounding the grilled(烤的)street food are “something that could entice a
girl to fly downstairs at night wearing her pajamas,"the documentary claims.
In many Chinese's eyes,barbecue,regarded as the most ordinary and common night street
snack,is different from homemade food by mothers as that is a symbol of kinship(亲情),
Barbecue is where you go to become connected to people in society.And unlike official
business lunches,during which people are rather reserved and polite,barbecue lets people cut
loose and relax with old friends and newly made friends,leaving a lasting impression
(friendship).
On the other side of the world,in the United States,BBQ,well received by all ages,
demonstrates the even more enthusiastic personality of Americans,who grill large steaks on
their outdoor stoves at home and enjoy competing to see who has the better cooking skills.It's
safe to say that the world,as a whole,holds deep-rooted good feelings toward barbecue,either
for the taste or the warmth generated by fire.
28.What is probably A Bite of China?
A.A popular documentary.
B.A commercial programme.
C.A cuisine radio programme.
D.A soap opera of chefs.
29.What may the underlined word"entice"in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Force.
B.Inform.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司C.Remind.
D.Attract.
30.What makes barbecue different from other food in Chinese's view?
A.Close family bonds.
B.Quality food.
C.Unique atmosphere.
D.Beautiful cooking style.
31.Why does author mention BBQ in the United States?
A.To indicate the popularity of BBQ.
B.To present special American culture.
C.To show friendship between countries.
D.To make a comparison with Chinese BBQ.
D
There is some truth to the old belief that achy joints are a sign that bad weather is on the
way. Research shows a relationship between pain levels and changes in weather, particularly
for people who suffer from chronic conditions such as arthritis(关节炎).
A2019 UK study analyzed the daily pain logs of 13,000 residents with arthritis.Using
GPS data from participants' smartphones,the researchers found connections between pain
and humidity(湿度),air pressure and wind speed.Participants were more likely to experience
pains on stormy,windy days and least likely to do so when conditions were dry and calm.
It's unclear why changes in weather may influence pain severity for some people and not
for others.“Everyone experiences pain differently,”says Sin Bevan,chief science officer at
Arthritis Society Canada.“There are a lot of factors that could impact pain tolerance,including
sleep,stress and depression."
“It's a good idea to track your symptoms and how certain weather conditions may affect
your pain levels,"says Bevan."From there you can manage expectations for what can be done
on days when symptoms are worse."
Not surprisingly,there's evidence that the weather may also impact your mood.There are
multiple reasons for this connection,according to Dr Max Pemberton,a UK-based psychiatrist.
“Less sunlight affects your levels of melatonin,a hormone(激素)directly involved in mood
regulation.”
Besides,bad weather may contribute to social isolation and loneliness because we can't
go outside and do things we enjoy with friends and family,explains Pemberton.
Once you understand how the weather impacts you physically or mentally,there are
strategies you can try.For example,if you're sensitive to cold and damp weather,a hot bath
could provide relief for achy joints.Regular exercise—even if it has to be indoors—is also
known to improve mood and is an important part of pain control.
32.What kind of weather is more likely to cause pain?
A.Windy and cloudy weather.
B.Rainy and windy weather.
C.Rainy and calm weather.
D.Calm and dry weather.
33.What can we learn from Sian Bevan's words?
A.There is little to do when pain is severe.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司B.Everyone is affected by weather changes.
C.A lack of sleep may affect people 's mood.
D.People differ in their ability to suffer pain.
34.What can people do to relieve pain in bad weather according to the text?
A.Have a hot bath.
B.Stay in bed.
C.Hang out with friends.
D.Take some pills.
35.Where is the text probably taken from?
A.A biology textbook.
B.A news report
C.A health magazine.
D.A weather report.
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。
ANIMAL BODY LANGUAGE
Human beings are not only ones who communicate.__36__Here is a quick look at how
some of our animal friends send messages to us and to each other.
__37__When a dog is happy,its ears will stand up and its eyes will be wide open.The
dog will start barking.moving its tail,and running around in circles or jumping up and down
to show you that it wants to play.A dog that is afraid will lay on its back and close its
eyes.The dog may show its teeth and lower its body so that it is close to the ground.The dog
may also shake,and it will put its tail between its legs.When a dog is angry,its main body
language is showing its teeth and growling(低声叫).The dog will try making itself look as
big as possible. The tail will stand straight out from the body.
Elephants also use noises and body language to express themselves.An elephant's sense
of smell is highly developed.An elephant can smell how another elephant is feeling and even
tell if it is sick.The elephant's nose,or trunk,is also used to make noises.and to welcome other
elephants. Different noises have a variety of meanings they can mean “I am hungry","I am
angry”,or “Good to see you!”__38__If an elephant spreads its ears,it means“Watch out!“To
show friendship,elephants will touch each other with their trunks and stand close to each
other,putting their heads together.
Dolphins are social animals.__39__An angry dolphin will sometimes hit its tail on the
surface of the water.The movement and noise let other dolphins know that something is
wrong. If a dolphin wants to send a message over a long distance,or if it wants to show how
strong it is,it will jump high out of the water and land on its side,making a loud noise.A
dolphin's favorite activity is leaping into the air while playing with its friends.When dolphins
are tired and need to rest,they will swim in small groups close to the surface.__40__
A.Dogs are human's loyal friends.
B.If you see them doing this,you should not disturb them.
C.An elephant's body language includes ear signals and gestures.
D.They live in groups and love showing each other their feelings.
E.Dogs use sounds,body movements,and their tails to communicate.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司F.If an elephant senses its partner is falling sick,it will also make a noise.G Animals use body
language to tell each other how they feel and what they think
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
Five-year-old Willard Wigan struggled to tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6
and a 9.Unfortunately,his schoolteacher knew nothing about dyslexia(阅读障碍症),a learning
disability that can make letters and numbers confusing.She didn't try to__41__him.
Not__42__,Willard didn't like school.Usually,his mind drifted(游荡)to playing outside,to
his dog Maxie,or to the ants that lived near his family's garden bed.Willard was
especially__43__about those ants.He felt like them__44__and insignificant.
Willard__45__that the ants were coming and going from a hole in the dirt.One ant was
carrying a piece of grass,and Willard thought,"He's trying to build a house,so I am going to
help him!"
Willard constructed a small house for ants.At school,Willard still__46__,but now he
knew he could do something special.Maybe he wasn't a__47__after all.Though he had
__48__with his reading or maths,life isn't all about reading or maths.Willard later went home
and created tiny furniture(家具)for the ant house.
His artistic skill__49__,and a love for little things began to grow in his heart.When he
showed his mother his carved works,she said,"This is what you do well.You must make
every__50__to be the best in the world.”
With her__51__,Willard continued.When he quit school at age 15 to help__52__ his
family,Willard still spent his spare time carving.His confidence grew as more
people__53__his talent.
Because of their beauty and rarity,Willard's sculptures have made him a(n)__54__ man.
But he says,“__55__isn't about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring;it's
about determination and achieving your dreams.”
41.A.help B.warn C.question D.rescue
42.A.hurriedly B.expectedly C.suddenly D.surprisingly
43.A.confident B.curious C.particular D.doubtful
44.A.small B.smart C.pretty D.lazy
45.A.imagined B.noticed C.realized D.thought
46.A.waited B.escaped C.disappeared D.struggled
47.A.star B.failure C.leader D.stranger
48.A.disagreement B.conflict C.trouble D.fun
49.A.gained B.increased C.shared D.ended
50.A.plan B.friend C.preparation D.effort
51.A.comfort B.concern C.instruction D.encouragement
52.A.abandon B.challenge C.support D.start
53.A.possessed B.developed C.showed D.appreciated
54.A.wealthy B.reliable C.independent D.open
55.A.Courage B.Ambition C.Success D.Fame
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。
Cold temperatures,biting wind,heavy snow and slippery roads are the common
学科网（北京）股份有限公司challenges that trouble or even interrupt winter commutes.(通勤)However,for students and
teachers at a college in Northeast China,56.___have been severely affected by the recent cold
wave, their commute has been made easy,warm and safe thanks to the newly 57.__(build)
sky walks(天桥)on campus.
In the northeastern region,students have been sharing their challenging experiences of
walking to classrooms,cafeterias,dormitories,and other school 58.__(facility)in snowy
weather on social media.Some online videos show students wearing thick coats struggling
against strong winds,and even falling heavily 59.__their way.
In contrast,students at Harbin Institute of Technology in Harbin,the capital city of
Northeast China's Heilongjiang province,have 60.__entirely different experience.
They 61.__(comfortable)move between classrooms,libraries,cafeterias,dormitories,and
the gym in short sleeves through the sky walks,all within a 5-minute walk Some students
have even been spotted 62.__(enjoy)ice cream while admiring the snowy scenery along the
pathways.
In addition to connecting 63.__(vary)school buildings,the sky bridges as the school's
new landmark will serve different functions.In the future,some sections 64.__(equip)with
power outlets,LED lighting,network interfaces(接口),WiFi and even fitness equipment to
offer more spaces for study and 65.__(relax).
第四部分写作(两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66.假定你是校英语俱乐部负责人李华，你邀请到了英国环保专家 Smith教授作主题为
“Living in Harmony with Nature”的讲座。请你在讲座前简要发言，内容包括：
1.相关介绍；
2.注意事项。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
_______________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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。
Steve,a twelve-year-old boy with alcoholic parents,was about to be lost forever,by the
U.S.education system.Remarkably,he could read.Yet,in spite of his reading skills,Steve was
failing. He had been failing since first grade,as he was passed on from grade to grade.Steve
was a big boy,looking more like a teenager than a twelve-year-old.Yet,Steve went unnoticed
...until Miss White.
Miss White was a smiling,young,beautiful redhead,and Steve loved her!For the first time
in his young life,he couldn't take his eyes off his teacher;yet,still he failed.He never did his
homework, and he was always in trouble with Miss White.His heart would break under her
sharp words,and when he was punished for failing to turn in his homework,he felt just
miserable!Still,he did not study.
In the middle of the first semester of school,the entire seventh grade was tested for basic
skills.Steve hurried through his tests,and continued to dream of other things,as the day went
学科网（北京）股份有限公司on. His heart was not in school,but in the woods,where he often escaped alone,trying to
shutout the sights,sounds and smells of his alcoholic home.No one checked on him to see if
he was safe.No one knew he was gone,because no one was sober(清醒的)enough to care.
Oddly, Steve never missed a day of school.
One day,Miss White's impatient voice broke into his daydreams.
"Steve!"Startled,he turned to look at her.
"Pay attention!"she began to go over the test results for the seventh grade.
"You all did pretty well,"she told the class,"except for one boy,and it breaks my heart to
tell you this,but.."She hesitated,pinning Steve to his seat with a sharp stare,her eyes
searching his face.
"The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!"
She just stared at Steve,as the class spun around for a good look.Steve dropped his eyes
and carefully examined his fingertips.
After that,Steve still wouldn't do his homework.Even as the punishments became more
severe,he remained stubborn.
"Just try it!ONE WEEK!"He was unmoved.
"You are smart enough!You'll see a change!"Nothing fazed him."
Give yourself a chance!Don't give up on your life!"Nothing.
"Steve!Please!I care about you!"
Wow!Suddenly,Steve got it!Someone cared about him?Someone,totally unattainable and
perfect,CARED ABOUT HIM?!
续写要求：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右：
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
Steve went home from school,thoughtful,that afternoon.__________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
The following Monday,Miss White,gave a quiz on the weekend homework.___________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
高三英语期末考试答案
听力
1～5CCAAB 6～10 CBBCA 11～15BABCC 16～20 ABCCC
学科网（北京）股份有限公司阅读A篇: 21. B 22. C 23.A
阅读B篇: 24. A 25. D 26. C 27.B
阅读C篇: 28.A 29. D 30.C 31.A
阅读D篇: 32. B 33. D 34.A 35.C
七选五： 36. G 37. E 38. C 39. D 40.B
完形：41-45 ADBAB 46-50 DBCBD 51-55 DCDAC
语法填空：56．who 57．built 58．facilities 59．on 60．an 61．comfortably
62．enjoying 63．various 64．will be equipped 65．relaxation
第一节：应用文写作 （满分15分）
Dear fellow students,
So privileged are we that today Professor Smith will deliver a lecture themed Living in
Harmony with Nature for us. Therefore, please allow me to represent us students to express
our heartfelt gratitude and warm welcome to him. During this lecture, not only will Professor
Smith share with us how to cause less pollution to the world, but he will also lead us to live a
greener life. Most importantly, while enjoying this lecture, we will surely have a brand-new
understanding of our earth.
Moreover, everyone attending this lecture is required to listen carefully, take notes if
necessary and positively follow his instructions as requested. Hopefully, we will have a
pleasant time together.
That’s all. Thank you!
读后续写
参考范文
Paragraph 1:
Steve went home from school, thoughtful, that afternoon. When he arrived home, he saw
the living room was in a total mess. From the bedroom came quarrels of his alcoholic parents.
Feeling upset, Steve rushed all the way to the woods immediately, where he could get away
from all the troubles. He sat down,reflecting on what Miss White said. Her smile and
encouragement arose in his mind. Not until then did he make up his mind to make a change.
Determined not to disappoint Miss White, he spent the entire weekend doing his homework.
Paragraph 2:
The following Monday, Miss White, gave a quiz on the weekend homework.For the very
first time, his answers flowed smoothly on the test paper. After handing in the answer sheet,
Steve breathed a sigh of relief. When Miss White was announcing the test result, Steve's heart
beat wildly." Steve," Steve raised his head at the familiar voice. "Congratulations. You've
passed the test and got huge improvement. I'm really proud of you!" the teacher said, looking
at him with trust in eyes. At that moment, all the students burst into thunderous applause and a
broad smile spread across the boy's face.
听力部分录音材料
(Text 1)
M: Why not go to the cinema with me on Saturday? I've got tickets.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司W: I'd like to, but Jane is sick in hospital these days and I have promised to help her clean up
her room.(Text 2)
M: There's a party at Chris's house tonight. Shall we take a taxi there?
W: We can walk there. Chris's house isn't too far.
M: OK. And then later we can take a bus back home if we are too tired after the party.
(Text 3)
W: What time are you going to the school sports day tomorrow, Jim?
M: Oh, it opens at 11, but I want to help to get everything ready, so I'll be at the school before
10 o'clock in the morning.
W: My shooting competition is at 11:30, so I will go early with you to help you before it
opens.
(Text 4)
W: Eric invited me to go hiking tomorrow! But I just want to relax for one day. I've been
taking so many classes this week.
M: Why not simply tell him that you'd like to stay at home? He'll understand.
(Text 5)
W: You were late for school again this morning? Didn't your dad drive you to school? We had
finished an exercise before you arrived.
M: Sorry. I told him I would ride my bicycle. But it was snowing heavily, so I decided to
walk.
M: Then you will have another exercise in my office after school.
(Text 6)
M: Excuse me, are you Lisa Evans? Mr Smith said I should come to your office to speak with
you before I carry out an experiment.
W: Yes. First time in the lab?
M: Yeah, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.
W: First of all, you can't joke around, nor will you run or play games with your lab partner.
And you need to wear proper clothes in the lab. You must also wear safety glasses. Now let
me go over other safety rules in the lab so that you will act properly while you're there.
(Text 7)
M: I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I felt instantly at home because of the warm
lighting and the friendly staff.
W: It's been considered as the best restaurant for atmosphere. The thing that impressed me
most was the price.You get what you pay for.
M: I wasn't sure about the dishes, though. The roasted chicken wasn't something I fancied. So
I ordered the fried beef. But it was too hard and dry to cut with my fork.
W: It's incredible. But my baked fish was delicious.
M: Then I will try to order baked fish to see its taste next time.
(Text 8)
W: Adam, our school requires us to do some volunteer work every year. Do you know of any
good volunteer programmers?
M: Yes. There are lots of programmers, such as visiting the elderly and cleaning up the
beaches. Or do you like cats?
W: Of course.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司M: Then you can try the Love Kuching Project. It is devoted to the rescue and adoption of
cats. You can volunteer to play with the cats and clean their cages.
W: That's fine with me. I love volunteering with a small group of friends. Do you know their
phone numbers or addresses?
M: No. But if you are interested, you can contact them on the Internet. I'll send their e-mail
address to you.
(Text 9)
M: Louise, you're studying medicine at university. Was it hard getting into your courses?
W: Medicine's a competitive area, so yes, it was hard. It's more or less certain that everyone
applying had good grades in science and did voluntary work in a hospital or clinic. My
courses include training at hospitals abroad. So what made my application stand out was the
fact that I'd also studied languages.
M: Now you've finished your first year. How did that go?
W: Most things turned out as I expected. Our teachers gave us long lists of published
materials on each topic.There have been a few surprises too. I didn't expect the doctors to be
so busy. They often didn't have time to help students.
M: So, any special plans for your summer break?
W: Well, I'd like to go on holiday, but I decided to look for summer work. Next term, I'm
training at a hospital in Paris, so I'll need to pay for travelling and accommodation.
(Text 10)
Mountain Kilimanjaro, one of the nature wonders of the world, is located in Tanzania and is
Africa’s highest mountain. It is the largest free-standing mountain in the world, meaning it is
not part of a mountain range. The grand snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro have long
captured the world's imagination. Thousands have travelled to Tanzania to climb the
mountain, or to view its famous glacier-covered peaks. In 1889, German geographer Hans
Meyer and Austrian reached the summit. Since then, the mountain has become a popular
hiking spot for locals and tourists. In 1973, the mountain and its six surrounding forest roads
were named national park in order to protect the mountain’s unique and wonderful
environment. The park was declared a World Heritage Site by the United National
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 1987. But in the last century the snow on
the mountain has been disappearing. The loss of Kilimanjaro’s glaciers is removing a source
of water from the mountain's surrounding area. In addition, it would probably decrease the
amount of tourism.
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