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常州市教育学会学业水平监测高三英语试题 答案 听力原文 203年11月8日
常州市教育学会学业水平监测
高三英语试题
203年11月8日
注意: 本试卷分四个部分，答案全部做在答题纸上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。
第一部分: 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最
佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段
对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Watching TV.
B. Writing a school report.
C. Reading a journal article.
2. What will the speakers do first?
A. Board the train.
B. Shop for some gifts.
C. Look fora restaurant.
3. Which place will the speakers probably head for next?
A. The garden. B. The kitchen. C. The dining room cod
4. What does the man advise the girl to do?
A. Play with her brother.
B. Buy a new robot.
C. Do other things.
5. Where will the speakers probably have the picnic?
A. In the forest. B. In the nearby town. C. At the top of the hill
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个
选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟;
听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long has the man been a wedding photographer?
A. For 16 years. B. For 24 years. C. For 40 years.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A wedding ceremony.
B. The man's career story.
C. A modem digital camera.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Dentist and patient. C. Teacher and student.
9. Why does the man apologize to the woman?
A. For forgetting to buy her a gift.
B. For starting the movie without her.
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C. For taking a shower for a long time.
10. How does the woman feel at the end of the conversation?
A. Amused. B. Annoyed. C. Thankful.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why was the woman worried about Lily?
A. She suddenly became shy and quiet.
B. She had to study at a new school.
C. Her friends were too talkative.
12. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At home. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
13. What do we know about Lily?
A. She is bad at writing stories.
B. She can’t concentrate on her studies.
C. She goes to the library every week.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What was John doing at the time of the accident?
A. Buying some food. B. Walking to the shop. C. Talking on the phone.
15. How did John probably get hut?
A. He fell into a hole. B. He was hit by a car. C. He tripped over a stone.
16. Who will drive John to the hospital?
A. The woman’s colleague. B. His daughter. C. The woman.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What happened to the little dog met by Klongsanum?
A. He was lost and alone.
B. He had been hit by a car.
C. He was running on a busy road.
18. What did Klongsanun do first to help the dog after the race?
A. She took him to a pet hospital.
B. She tried to find his owner.
C. She adopted him herself.
19. How many cats does Klongsanun have?
A.28. B.30. C.58.
20. What is Klongsanun’s biggest dream?
A. Helping more homeless people.
B. Becoming a marathon champion.
C. Creating an animal rescue center.
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
SAT Registration Fee Policy
About SAT
The SAT is the most widely used and most rigorously researched college admissions test in
history. Virtually every college in the United States accepts the SAT as a measure of the critical
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thinking skills students need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well students
analyze and solve problems — skills learned in school that are needed in college.
SAT is typically administrated seven times a year. Students can take it as many times as they
want.
SAT Registration Fee
The SAT registration fee for international students is $60, plus a $43 regional fee.
Additional Registration Fees
Additional fees are charged for these services. All additional fees related to digital testing are
the same regardless of whether students choose to test inside or outside the United States.
Service Fee Details
Test center fee (select View a list of test centers that are known to charge a
$24
locations only) test center fee.
For registering after the regular decline but before the
Late registration $30
late registration deadline.
For changing your test center only. (To change the test
date, you must cancel and register for a new test. Lear
Change test center $25
how to change your registration information.)
Cancel registration fee $25 For canceling your registration by the change
deadline.
Score Service Fees
Checking your scores online is free of charge, Fees are charged for some score-related services,
however.
Refund policy
If you cancel your SAT registration two days before the test, you’ll receive a full refund of your
registration fee but will be charged a cancellation fee. Rush score reports can’t be refunded.
21. What can be learned about SAT from the text?
A. It is held every other month. B. It highlights critical thinking.
C. It is meant for international students. D. It is administrated by different colleges.
22. A Chinese student who misses the regular deadline and still wants to take the test will pay a total
of ______.
A. $103. B. $127. C. $133. D. $157.
23. What of the following can you get for free?
A. Sitting an SAT test. B. Selecting where to take a test.
C. Cancelling an SAT test. D. Checking your scores online.
B
A protein is a large, complex macromolecule composed of one or more long chains of amino
acids (氨基酸). Present in and vital to every living cell, proteins are essential for the structure,
function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs. Yet, before Frederick Sanger — one of
only two people to ever receive two Nobel Prizes in the same category — little was known about
proteins and the sequence (排序) of their amino acid chains.
Frederick Sanger graduated with a doctorate in biochemistry from St. John's College in 1943.
Yet, it wasn’t until his work with insulin (胰岛素) that Sanger differentiated himself in the field of
chemistry. His first true accomplishment occurred when he successfully determined the complete
amino acid sequence of two protein chains in bovine(牛) insulin in the early 1950s. His research
proved that proteins have a defined chemical composition, and he eventually concluded that every
protein had a unique sequence. In 1958, Sanger was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for
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showing how amino acids link together to form insulin, and, therefore, providing the tools for
scientists to analyze any protein in the body.
He went on to think about the ideas of how DNA codes for proteins. Together with another
scientist, Sanger published the “Plus and Minus Technique,” a sequencing procedure to determine
the order of the chemical bases which spell out the genetic code for all living things. When he
designed a more efficient method in 1977, he named it the “Sanger Method”. The “Sanger Method”
allows long stretches of DNA to be rapidly and accurately sequenced, which earned him his second
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This method eventually allowed scientists to decode the three billion letters of the human
genetic code, giving science the ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal genes. In the
same way, Sanger’s work directly contributed to the development of biotechnology drugs like human
growth hormone.
24. Why does the passage starts with mentioning the function of proteins?
A. To lead in the topic of biochemistry.
B. To attract the attention of the readers.
C. To illustrate the significance of Sanger’s discovery.
D. To show the complexity of bodies’ tissues and organs.
25. What mainly leads to Sanger’s success
A. His life-long commitment to the same scientific field.
B. His choice of majoring in biochemistry in college.
C. His cooperative relationship with other scientists.
D. His courage of challenging former research findings.
26. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. Side effects of Sanger's findings.
B. Sanger’s primary methods of research.
C. Practical applications of Sanger' s discovery.
D. Proper justifications for Sanger's research process.
27. The author develops this article _____.
A. in order of time B. in order of space
C. by making comparisons D. by giving examples
C
Many say artificial intelligence is the biggest invention since the Internet. The sudden rise of
large language models like ChatGPT has fueled the hype(大肆宜传)to a higher level—AI will be
the common language the world speaks and humans can build the Tower of Babel again. With the
technology in hand, it seems spending thousands of hours to master a different tongue is simply a
waste of time.
Duolingo’s co-founder and CEO Luis von Ahn has a different opinion He said it’s still
worthwhile for people to learn a new language despite the rapid advancement of AI powered
translation technology in the past decade. “Computers are better than humans playing chess. And
there are more people playing chess now than there’s ever been,” said von Ahn. “People just want
to do certain things even if computers are good at it.
According to Duolingo's research, the majority of new language learners agreed learning a new
language could make travelling a better experience and more fin; and 80 percent think learning new
languages will inspire them to be travelers with an adventurous spirit.
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Luis von Ahn co-founded Duolingo in 2011, which offers customized learning exercises,
immediate feedback and gamification(游戏化). The platform provides equal access with over 40
languages to everyone who wants to learn. Last year, the company even rolled out sessions for its
first dialect language - Cantonese. The app attracted many Mandarin leaners as well. Their primary
motivation to try the language was for “intellectual(智力的) development,” according to the
company. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
Duolingo has applied AI technology to the language learning platform since day one. With a
powerful AI tool, it can provide conversations based on previous exchanges with the user to make
language leaning more natural. The AI can understand the sentences and react to the input from
learners to keep the conversation going.
The goal for the language learning app for von Ahn himself, is to operate on par with a human
tutor. He said Duolingo is already as effective as study in a classroom. “I think with AI, we’re getting
closer and closer to being as good as a one-to-one human tutor.” he said.
28. The author writes the underlined part in paragraph 1 to show that many people believe ______.
A. learning a second language is significant to humans
B. AI should not be used as a common language for humans
C. it is unnecessary for humans to learn different languages
D. humans are powerful enough to master different languages
29. Why do people want to learn a new language according to Duolingo's CEO and research?
A. Out of human nature.
B. Out of pressure of travelling,
C. Thanks to human’s increasing intelligence.
D. Thanks to the advancement of AI technology.
30. What does the underlined phrase “on par with” in paragraph 7 mean?
A. together with B. instead of C. specially for D. as well as
31. What is the best title of this text?
A. People learn languages to enrich their life, not ruin it.
B. Duolingo uses AI to help, language learning, not kill it.
C. With Duolingo, learning a second language is time-consuming.
D. Helped by Duolingo, more people are learning a new language.
D
The great British public loves two things: dogs and banning things. What happens when the
two passions bump into each other?
To answer that, consider the dilemma of the Bully XL, a dog that has huge, powerful jaws and
can grow to be 60kg. To fans the creature is a gentle giant. To campaigners, it is a threat behind a
sharp increase in fatal attacks.
After a man was killed by a pair of the dogs in Staffordshire on September 14th, the government
sided with the campaigners. Adopting the serious manner of a prime minister declaring war, Rishi
Sunak said that the Bully XL would be banned by the end of the year.
Although they account for barely 1% of all dogs, Bully XL carry out almost half of all reported
attacks, says Bully Watch, a campaign group. The data are not exact, as not all dog bites are recorded.
But nor are they equal. Gentle bites from a Chihuahua are one thing; an attack by a monster mutt
(凶猛的杂交犬) is another.
Before the Bully can be banned, however, the government is struggling to define (定义) it.
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Only then would it be added to a list of four existing illegal breeds (品种) with consequences for
anyone who owns, sells, breeds or abandons them.
Lawyers argue that the law used, the Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991, is a mess. Animal charities
say bad owners are the problem — they can always find large equally fierce dogs.
The affair shows how it can be easy to influence policy. The campaign against them began as
a one-man operation by an academic. By attracting attention mostly via social media, he and some
volunteers won press and politicians' interest. It helps that the problem is cheap to fix, but the
posting-to-policy pipeline can be remarkably short for a specific campaign to succeed. It pays to be
dogged.
32. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?
A. The British are divided over Bully XL.
B. The British like arguing over things.
C. Bully XL is gentle unless made annoyed.
D. Bully XL often attacks people.
33. What does “they” (underlined in Paragraph 4) refer to?
A. Bully XL. B. Dog bites.
C. The dog attack data. D. Gentle bites from Chihuahua.
34. According to animal charities, who are to answer for the tragic attacks?
A. Fierce large dogs. B. The messy law.
C. The victims themselves. D. The dog owners.
35. The text seems to suggest that the Bully XL ban was declared ______.
A. under the influence of campaigners B. due to the life losses by dog attacks
C. under the pressure of lawyers D. due to the call from animal charities
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
多于选项。
A fixed mindset of interest can harm creativity and innovation. If people believe they are limited
to only a few particular interests and, in consequence, do not explore other areas, they may miss
seeing important connections across different dimensions. 36 Those who with a growth
mindset are also more likely to be creative when solving problems.
37 In June we published findings from an intervention that succeeded in that aim. In
two studies involving more than 700 first-year liberal arts undergraduates, we began by assessing
how our participants saw themselves. The majority held strong interests in the arts, humanities and
social sciences. 38
We then randomly assigned students to either our intervention or a study skills module. Our
intervention included reading and effective writing activities that helped students think about interests
and passions as cultivated(培育) rather than as simply found and fixed. 39 The study skills
module had a similar set of exercises but with an emphasis on building classic skills, such as time
management and active learning.
These students were required to take at least one math and science course during their first
year. That meant we could check how the intervention may have influenced their perspectives on
math and science. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
By the end of the year, students who had received the intervention were more interested in their
required math and science courses than those who received the study skills module—and this boost
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was particularly apparent among students who initially reported that they were not a “math-and-
science person.” 40 These students became more skilled in math and science and grew into
interdisciplinary scholars.
A. How can a growth mindset of interest be cultivated?
B. Meanwhile, a growth mindset of interest comes with many advantages.
C. So can a growth mindset of interest be taught?
D. Moreover, most reported that they were not a “math-and-science person.”
E. They also earned better grades in courses than those receiving the study skills module.
F. However, a growth mindset of interest can fuel people's further exploration to different
fields.
G. For example, students read an article stating the benefits of viewing interests as
developable.
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。
I finished college for good in Austin, Texas, and started a job in Fort Worth, a city of northeast
Texas. So, I, together with my friend Mark, packed our 41 into a truck to Fort Worth.
I drove the truck, while Mark 42 me in an old car on a northward journey along the
highway. After passing through the city of Waco, I noticed heavy clouds 43 m ahead of
us. May was the tornado season in North Texas! My phone had died, so I had no communication
with Mark. However, I was not 44 him because Mark was an alert (警觉的) native here. I
turned on the radio of the truck, hoping to get some weather information.
I drove on in 45 , my head turning back and forth watching for spinning or dropping
rain. At the 46 of a hill, I looked upward to see many brake lights turning on as cars reached
the top. It was not a good 47 but I had no other way to go. I slowed down, looking in the
mirror to make sure Mark stayed behind me.
When I reached the hilltop, I 48 why these cars had stopped on the highway. In a
field a mile away, a thin, white tornado was coming. We stopped among other cars to 49 in awe (
敬畏). 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
For a few minutes we watched the tornado 50 towards us. Then many cars in front of
me_ 51 . 52 ，they wanted to go back to Waco. However, a female voice from
the radio warmed that a big tornado was moving towards the highway behind us in Waco. Mother
Nature was approaching us from 53 directions, I got out of the truck and walked to Mark's
car to discuss with him. According to his experience, the first tornado was not very strong enough
and it could disappear before we met it: Then we cautiously drove 54 again. After watching
storming clouds for half an hour, we reached a clear sky with great 55 .
41. A. belongings B. documents C. books D. property
42. A. chased B. followed C. instructed D. guided
43. A. performing B. struggling C. recovering D. building
44. A. equal to B. worried about C. sympathetic to D. interested in
45. A. alert B. anger C. confidence 50 D. strength
46. A. top B. back C. bottom D. end
47. A. gestures B. sign C. mark D. symbol
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48. A. realized B. wondered C. recognized D. assumed
49. A. notice B. spot C. glance D. observe
50. A. flow B. float C. advance D. adjust
51. A. turned around h B. turned away C. turned over D. turned up
52. A. Eventually B. Fortunately C. Apparently D. Actually
53. A. either B. all C. any D. both
54.A. east B. south C. west D. north
55. A. excitement B. relief C. gratitude D. fright.
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。
Australian researchers say they have produced the most complete history of the universe by
mapping to date, saying the study 56 (offer) new ideas about how the universe might have
started. The first map shows temperature and density of the universe 57 it expanded and
cooled, the second map 58 (illustrate) the mass and size of all objects in the universe. The
study suggests the universe may have started as 59 is known as an instanton (瞬子), not a
singularity(奇点). An instanton has a defined size and mass. A singularity 60 (define) as a
point of huge density and temperature. Put 61 (simple), this would mean that the beginning of
the universe was not infinite(无限的) 62 size, which is important to researchers because
they say what lies beyond the 63 (limit) of the universe is also a major mystery. Perhaps
the research into the beginning of the universe could help to answer some basic 64 (science)
questions about life beyond Earth. The basic idea is that if we can figure out how we got there,
maybe we can make better guesses about 65 there have been other life forms
elsewhere.
第四部 分写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
近来，不少城市的“博物馆热”(museum fever)持续升温，到博物馆去已然成为一种新
的生活方式。假定你是李华，请给校英文报投稿，就此现象发表评议，内容包括:
1.说明 “博物馆热”的现象;
2.分析 “博物馆热” 产生的原因:
3.谈谈你对 “博物馆热” 的看法。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。(答题卡上不用再写开头和落款)
Ms/Mr Editor,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25 分)
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。
In the heart of a bitter winter, snow blanketed the land, tuning the world into a frosty wonderland.
In a small village nestled amidst the icy landscape, an unusual tale unfolded, starring a dog named
Max and a group of villagers. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
Max, a loyal and spirited companion, belonged to a lovely girl named Emma. Together, they
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braved the harsh winters, finding comfort in their unwavering (坚定的) bond. One fateful evening,
as the icy winds howled outside, a sudden snowstorm struck the village. Snow piled high, making
the roads dangerous and act of seeing nearly impossible. The village’s power supply was cut off,
leading the world into darkness.
In the midst of the storm, Emma found herself lost in the freezing wilderness. She had gone
out to fetch firewood for her family while Max was kept at home, but the snowstorm had
disoriented (使...失去方向) her, leaving her in severe danger. Emma's parents, consumed with worry,
desperately searched for her. “Emma! Emma!” her mother called out her daughter’s name madly
but got no response. Emma very probably lost her consciousness on such a cold night.
More and more villagers joined the search. They combed through the dark woods, their breath
forming misty clouds. The wind howled mournfully(哀伤地), echoing everyone’s worry.
Max, sensing the urgency and the bond between humans, sprang into action. With his keen
sense of smell and great determination, he set out to find the lost girl. Through the biting cold and
swirling snow, Max followed Emma’s scent(气味), not frightened by the freezing temperatures.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)所给开头两段如下:
Para l: As Max searched the frozen landscape, he encountered numerous challenges.
Para 2: As the two figures emerged from the storm, everyone watched in awe(敬畏).
常州市教育学会学业水平监测
高三英语答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 ACACA 6-10 BBACA 11-15 BCCBC 16-20 AABBC
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节
21-23 BCD 24-27 CACA 28-31 CADB 32-35 ABDA
第二节
36-40 FCDGE
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41-45ABDB 46-50A CBADC 51-55AC DDB
第二节
56 offers 57. as/when 58. illustrating 59. what 60. is defined
61. simply 62. in 63. limits 64. scientific 65. Whether
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文
Mr/Ms Editor,
Recently, visiting museums has emerged as a new lifestyle in many cities, with several renow
ned museums becoming the “must-visit” destinations for the general public.
The surge in “museum fever” can be attributed to various factors. People’s increasing enthusi
asm for traditional Chinese culture has drawn them to seek a deeper understanding of China’s rich
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cultural heritage and history. Besides, the application of new technologies has made cultural relics
more accessible, which appeals to the younger generations.
From my perspective, the museum fever is a pursuit of beauty that can enhance aesthetics and
broaden horizons. The immersive experience is of greater significance than anything else.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
As Max navigated the frozen landscape, he encountered numerous challenges. The snow w
eighed heavily on his small body, slowing his progress. His paws grew numb with cold, and his fur
became covered with ice. Finally, after hours of searching, Max discovered Emma beneath a snow
covered tree. With a burst of excitement, Max barked joyfully, awakening the girl from her uncons
cious state. He gently nudged her with his nose. Emma, shivering from the cold, clung to Max‘s w
arm fur as he carefully guided her back home. 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
As the two figures emerged from the storm, all the villagers watched in awe. In a flash, the
girl‘s mother recognized her daughter, frightened but alive. Overwhelmed, the mother collapsed to
her knees, hands trembling as she reached out to her, “Thank God! You are back!” Max circled aro
und the reunited mother and daughter, tail wagging joyfully. The villagers, witnessing this heartwa
rming reunion, let out collective sighs of relief. Their faces were illuminated by smiles that melt a
way the cold. Max had not only saved Emma but had also ignited a sense of unity within the com
munity, making the bitter winter a season of hope and gratitude.
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Text 1
M: Do you have to have that on so loud? I’m trying to read this journal article, but I can’t
concentrate.
W: Sorry, but I have to. It’s for a school project!
M: Well, can you try watching it with your headphones, please? They connect to the TV, you know? (1)
Text 2
M: It’s already 11:30 a.m. The staff said we had to wait for the train for another half an hour or so.
W: Oh, goodness! I’m really hungry now. We should find somewhere to get lunch first.
M: Okay. (2) I want to visit the gift shop after lunch.
Text 3
M: Look, this is the kitchen and dining room. I spend more time in here than anywhere else, I
think.
W: It’s beautiful. And what a lovely view of the garden!
M: Right! I grow vegetables and herbs out there. Come on, I’ll show you around! (3)
Text 4
W: Dad, Billy doesn’t let me play with his new robot! It’s not fair!
M: Sweetheart, he’s allowed to say no. It’s his favorite birthday present. Besides, you’re a little too
young to play with a toy like that. You can find something else to do. (4)
Text 5
M: Shall we have our picnic at the top of this hill?
W: Hmm… Let’s wait a bit. We need water, and the map says there’s a safe spring in that forest.
M: Okay. (5) Then we can head to the nearest town and find a place to sleep tonight.
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Text 6
W: John, how long have you been a wedding photographer? (6)
M: Well, my first paid job was my cousin’s 16th birthday party, and she’s just turned 40 now. So…
you can work it out! (6)
W: Amazing! Do you do different types of events, not just weddings?
M: I’m open to different types of jobs. But weddings pay better than most other things. Plus, they’re
just more exciting than retirement parties or business events.
W: It must be quite high pressure, though.
M: Yeah, we only have one chance to get it perfect! And it was particularly stressful in the old days.
At least, modern digital cameras allow us to take thousands of photos now.
Text 7
W: Hurry up! You were in there for ages!
M: Oh, sorry, dear. Did you want to brush your teeth, or something?
W: No. But I thought we were watching that movie tonight. I almost started without you!
M: Oh, right! Let’s do that. Sorry, I lost track of time. I always start daydreaming when I’m in the
shower. (9) (10) It’s where I get my best ideas! (10)
W: Me too, actually! I wonder why that is.
M: It’s called “the shower effect”. I read an article about it. You feel relaxed and have no other tasks
to complete, so it frees your mind up to be creative.
W: Oh, cool!
M: Unfortunately, I always forget my great ideas before I can write them down. (10)
W: Maybe I should get you an underwater pen as a gift! (10)
M: Ha-ha! (10) Good idea, thanks. Anyway, let’s watch!
Text 8
M: All in all, I’m very happy with Lily’s progress this year. (11) (13)
W: Thanks, Mr. Lee. I’m glad to attend this parent-teacher conference. (12) I must admit that I was
worried she would be unadapted because of transferring(转学) to a new school. (11)
M: Well, she was pretty quiet at first. But she has gained a lot of confidence since she started making
friends.
W: Yes, we’ve had one or two of the girls come to play at our house, and they seem very nice.
M: That’s true. They’re a friendly group of kids. And, I must say, Lily has made a great influence
on one or two of her more talkative classmates.
W: Really?
M: Yes, she’s so focused on her schoolwork, which seems to help them concentrate too.
W: That’s great! 江苏省海安高级中学 景苏华 QQ:771515126
M: Her reading is particularly advanced for her age. As you can see, we have a “story corner” in our
classroom, and she spends a lot of time there. (12)
W: Oh, she always enjoys reading and writing stories. We take her to the library every week. (13)
M: Fantastic. Keep that up!
Text 9
W: Hi there, sir. Could you tell me your name?
M: I’m John Chambers.
W: Hello, John. (14) (15) (16) I’m Amy. I’m here to help you. I understand you’ve had a bad fall.
Do you remember what happened? (14)
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M: Not really. I was just on my way to the store. (14) I needed to buy some stuff for lunch.
W: So, you don’t remember feeling dizzy before you fell?
M: No. I don’t think so.
W: Well, a passer-by had seen what happened and he believed you tripped over a rock on the path,
right there. (15)
M: That sounds possible. (15)
W: It looks like you’ve hit your head, John.
M: Yes, it’s pretty painful.
W: Don’t worry. The cut isn’t bleeding too badly. However, I am going to take you to the hospital
to get checked. You can never be too careful with head injuries.
M: I really appreciate your help.
W: Let’s get you up and take you to the truck. I’ll stay with you and my co-worker will drive us to
the hospital. (16) Is there anyone we can call for you?
M: My daughter Sara, please. I think her number is on my phone.
W: Fine. Don’t worry. Everything will be okay.
Text 10
We know it takes someone with a big heart to rescue lost or abandoned animals. But, in the case
of one little dog, it also took someone with strong legs and powerful lungs! The 43-year-old Thai
runner Khemjira Klongsanun was taking part in a marathon when she noticed a tiny lost dog, lying
by the side of the road. (17) The other runners simply passed him by, but Klongsanun realized he
needed help. There were no houses, other dogs and people around. She knew that if she just left him
there, he would probably die. (17) Therefore, she did the only thing she could do. She picked him
up and carried that cute baby 19 miles to the finish line! “Running almost 20 miles carrying a dog
was truly a challenge,” she said, “It was two times more tiring than a normal marathon, but I did it
anyway just because he was adorable.” After the race, Klongsanun made every effort to find the
dog’s owner, (18) (19) but had no luck, so she decided to adopt him herself. The dog now lives in a
big family of 28 other dogs as well as 30 cats. (19) Currently, Klongsanun is saving up to realize
her life’s dream of building a rescue home for unwanted animals. (20) She also hopes to establish a
fund to help homeless dogs injured by vehicles.
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