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福州市八县(市，区)协作校2024-2025学年第二学期期中联考
高二英语试卷
【完卷时间：120分钟；满分：150分】
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷
上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
1. When does the man usually practice yoga?
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.
2. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Preparing for her tests. B. Planning her holiday. C. Reading a book.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home. B. At a supermarket. C. At the man’s office.
4. Why is the boy’s father against the trip?
A. Canada is too far away. B. The trip may be meaningless.
C. The time of the trip is unsuitable.
5. What is the main reason for doctors to recommend bike riding?
A. It can make legs slim. B. It can make you put on weight.
C. It can build up the body.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What can we say about the weather on Sunday?
A. It was fine. B. It was hot. C. It was changeable.
7. What do the locals think of small balls of ice in midsummer?
A. It’s beyond their expectations. B. It’s a common phenomenon.
C. It’s caused by climate change.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the man call the woman?A. To make a reservation. B. To check out of the hotel.
C. To ask about the city center.
9. What does the woman say about the Imperial?
A. It is cheaper than her hotel. B. It is rated as a five-star hotel.
C. It is better known than her hotel.
10. What does the man finally want to know about the Imperial?
A. The price. B. The telephone number. C. The location.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What has the woman been reading?
A. A novel. B. A dictionary. C. A cookbook.
12. Why doesn’t the man read books?
A. He has poor eyesight. B. He dislikes stories. C. He is too busy.
13. Where does the man usually listen to his books?
A. In the kitchen. B. In the car. C. On the plane.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
15. What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard ?
A. Forming good learning habits. B. Attending extra courses.
C. Staying up late to study.
16. Why did Claire choose Harvard University ?
A. Her aunt was studying there. B. She has won a scholarship to it.
C. She wants to be Madelyn's schoolmate.
.
17 What does Claire plan to do before September ?
A. Visit her aunt. B. Travel abroad. C. Visit some colleges.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What are the good seeds confirmed by?
A. Containers. B. X-rays. C. Freezers.
19. Why are seeds stored in frozen environment?
A. To be preserved for long. B. To tackle climate change.
C. To safeguard food supply.
20. What is the speech mainly about?
A. Where seeds are stored. B. How the seed bank works.
C. Why seed banks are important.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Northern Ireland’s capital and largest city—Belfast—has become a top tourist
destination. Here are a few of the attractions that bring in guests from around the globe.
Botanic Gardens
Belfast Botanic Gardens started out as a private park in 1828, but opened to the public
in 1895. Construction on the garden’s famous Palm Housea building of glass and iron
started in the 1830s. A wide variety of plants can be found there, including one that is over
400 years old!
Open: 9:00 am-4:30 pm (Closed from Nov.15th to Feb.15th next year.)
Admission: Individual: $9 (adult), $5 (kid under 14)
Family: $21(Parents & up to 3 kids)
Belfast City Hall
Belfast’s City Hall, located in the center of the city, is a good place to begin touring.
The grand building, which opened in 1906, houses exhibits that are related to Belfast’s
politics and government. Outside, the gardens are full of impressive statues and memorials.
Open: 8:00 am-5:30 pm (Closed on Dec.23rd-25th & Jan.1st-3rd.)
Admission: Individual: $10 (adult), $6 (kid under 14)
Family: $24 (Parents &up to 3 kids)
Ulster Museum
The largest museum in Northern Ireland is Belfast’s splendid Ulster Museum. It has
beer called Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present. From mummies to
moon rocks, the museum possesses impressive art, natural science and history collections.
Open: Weekdays: 8:00 am-5:30 pm Weekends:10:00 am-3:30 pm
Admission: Individual: $8 (adult), $4 (kid under14)
Family: $19 (Parents &up to 3 kids)
St.Georges Market
Award-winning St. George’s Market was built in the 1890s and is Belfast’s last
remaining market housed in a Victorian building. Visitors will find approximately 200
stands selling food, clothes, antiques, crafts and more. Go early for the market’s famous
breakfast and try a specialty coffee or tea while listening to live music.
Open: Weekends: 5:30 am-3:30 pm.
Admission: FREE
21. At what time can Botanic Gardens be visited?A. 8:30 am, Mar. 24th. B. 9: 30 am, May 7th.
C. 12: 15 pm, Nov. 30th. D. 5:00 pm, July 17th.
22. How much would a couple with two children under 14 pay for admission to Belfast
City Hall?
A. $16. B. $22. C. $24. D. $32.
23. Where may you observe items from space?
A. Ulster Museum. B. Botanic Gardens.
C. Belfast City Hall. D. St. George’s Market.
B
In a breathtaking incident in Berlin, a young man narrowly escaped a lifethreatening
situation where he became trapped beneath a bus.
The 16yearold found himself unable to move beneath a tyre (轮胎) of the bus when
he fell down during an attempt to catch the departing vehicle at a local stop on a Monday
afternoon. The quick response of the bus driver, who immediately stopped the vehicle,
coupled with the assistance of roughly 40 people, including both passengers and
bystanders, led to a remarkable achievement. Together, they managed to lift the right side
of the bus sufficiently to free the young man.
Frank Kurze, one of the courageous volunteers who participated in the rescue, recalled
the messy scene, stating, “I saw the men trying to lift the bus, and it was clear to me that I
also had to help lift the bus and try to pull the young man from underneath.”
Nearby medical professionals from a healthcare center in the Spandau neighborhood
of Berlin instantly arrived at the scene to provide vital first aid. Michelle Rueckborn, one
of the nurses on duty, shared their response, saying, “We were at work when we heard
screams, and our coworker looked out of the window and saw what had happened, and said
‘Grab the doctor's kit and run.’”
Sandra Grunwald, another nurse present at the scene, added, “He was responsive but
understandably confused, unsure of what was unfolding around him.” Despite the
frightening circumstances, the young man unbelievably survived with only minor injuries,
thanks to the collective effort of around 40 individuals who came together to perform a
heroic rescue.
The Berlin police department praised the collective efforts of those involved in the
rescue as “heroes” and expressed their gratitude on social media, stating, “Thank you,
Spandau. Thank you, Berlin.”
24．What was the accident at the bus stop?A．A teenager got caught under a bus.
B．The tyre of a bus suddenly blew out.
C．A young passenger fell from his seat.
D．The driver found the bus uncontrollable.
25．What did Frank Kurze do at the rescue scene?
A．He recorded the whole event.
B．He stepped forward bravely.
C．He turned to medical staff.
D．He called more volunteers in.
26．Which of the following best describes the medical professionals?
A．Tolerant. B．Creative.
C．Patient. D．Decisive.
27．What message does the text try to convey?
A．One good turn deserves another. B．Kindness brings mental rewards.
C．Many hands make light work. D．Opportunity is for the prepared.
C
When it comes to heart attacks, the first image that often comes to mind is that of a
middle-aged man, grasping his chest and struggling with a pained expression. This is what
you’re most likely to see when searching “heart attack” online. You’re far less likely to
think of a female heart attack victim.
According to Forbes, medical research has traditionally been led by men, which
undoubtedly leads to a lack of female-related data and information in medical research.
From diagnosis to treatment, gender differences are often overlooked. For example, a 2017
study found that women are at greater risk of dying of heart attacks than men.
The reason lies in the difference in heart attack symptoms between men and women.
According to the Mayo Clinic, one of the top-ranking hospitals in the US, women are less
likely to have chest pains, which are considered as a typical symptom of heart attacks.
Instead, they have more atypical symptoms, including shoulder pain and arm pain. As a
result, many women were initially given a mistaken diagnosis , delaying access to the right
treatment and increasing the fatality rate.
Even if a female is correctly and immediately diagnosed with a heart attack, there’s
another problem: medicine. Research has found that certain medicines used to dissolve
blood clots (凝块) right after a heart attack can be helpful for a lot of men, but might lead
to serious bleeding issues in women.Although women are no longer seen as inferior in most parts of the world today, the
fields of healthcare and medicine still see a male’s body as the “standard” human body.
For example, Valium has been promoted as the “mother’s little helper” for treating anxiety
among women. However, a study noted that the medicine developer had never conducted a
single trial involving women until 2003.
Take a look at the medicine you have taken recently. There’s always one
recommended dosage (剂量) for adults. But who is this dosage meant for? An adult in
general, or specifically an adult man?
28. What is the main point of the first paragraph?
A. There exists a gender gap in online searching.
B. Female heart attacks are often observed by researchers.
C. People have a fixed gender impression of heart attacks.
D. Researches on heart attacks are mainly conducted by men.
29. What does the underlined word “ atypical ” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Mild. B. Fatal. C. Natural. D.Unusual.
30. Why is the death rate for heart attacks higher in women than in men?
A. Symptoms on women are more severe.
B. Women don’t seek medical help timely.
C. Symptoms on women are more misleading.
D. Women resist proper treatment and medicine.
31. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Some medicines are more effective on female bodies.
B. Women are disadvantaged groups in the medical field.
C. Medicine trials involving women are being conducted.
D. Women’s health concerns were a priority in medical research.
D
Art and science may seem like opposite things. One means the creative flow of ideas,
and the other means cold hard data—some people believe. In fact, the two have much in
common. Now, a study finds art can help students remember better what they learned in
science class.
Mariale Hardiman, an education specialist at Johns Hopkins University, noticed that
students who used art in the classroom listened more carefully. They might ask more
questions. They might volunteer more ideas. What’s more, students seemed to remembermore of what they had been taught when their science lessons had involved art. To prove
that, Hardiman teamed up with some researchers and six local schools.
In the experiment, the researchers worked with teachers in 16 fifth-grade classrooms.
They provided traditional science lessons and art-focused ones. In a traditional science
class, for example, students might read aloud from a book. In the art-focused one, they
might sing the information instead.
The team randomly assigned( 随机分配 ) each of the 350 students to either a
traditional science classroom or an art-focused one. Students then learned science using
that way for the whole unit about three weeks. When they changed to a new topic, they
also changed to the other type of class. This way, each student had both an art-focused
class and a traditional one. Every unit was taught in both ways, to different groups of
students. This enabled the researchers to see how students did in both types of classes.
The team found that students who started off in traditional classes performed better
after they moved into an art-focused class. But those who started in an art-focused class
did well even when they went back to a traditional science class. These students appeared
to use some of the art technique after going back to a traditional class. Classroom teachers
reported that many students continued to sing the songs that they learned after finishing the
unit. “The more we hear something, the more we retain it,” Hardiman says. “It suggests
that the arts may help students apply creative ways of learning on their own.”
32. Why did Mariale Hardiman do the study?
A. To prove the importance of art at school.
B. To know how to encourage students to ask questions.
C. To find a way to help her students learn better.
D. To see if art might improve science learning.
33. What were the students required to do in the experiment?
A. Learn three units in total. B. Choose what they’d like to learn
C. Learn two topics for three weeks. D. Take two types of classes.
34. What does the underlined word “retain” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Remember. B. Express. C. Improve. D. Finish.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. Art helps students develop creativity.
B. Art-focused classes interest students a lot.
C. Art can make science easier to remember.
D. Art has something in common with science.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Perhaps, you are a smart person with good knowledge and creative ideas, but when
you move to a new environment or have to work with some new people, it is not always
easy for them to recognise you or respect you immediately. 36_____________ How can
you get other people to pay attention to you and respect you?
Be curious and be willing to learn new things.
Moving to a new working environment, you may need to deal with new things or
skills. 37_____________ In such a case, people who are more willing to learn new things
can become more flexible and be able to meet new requirements in their job.
38_____________
Learning or working in a new environment, you need to have a good sense of
judgement when joining a discussion or making a decision. You should consider what is
virtually right, and look for long-term goals, and not be distracted by small choices for the
short term.
Be confident and make eye contact when talking to people.
When you go out and meet people, it is important to look confident. For example, if
you are going to an interview, but you don’t feel confident, what can you do? Before you
walk in, think to yourself, “I own the room.” 39_____________ Remember to look other
people in the eye—it’s the key to creating a connection with people. Soon, you will feel as
confident as you look.
Set clear goals and learn.
When working together with others, it is important that you have a clear vision and a
working plan to achieve it. Let people know what you stand for. You need to find out
which ideas can really unite people and then express those ideas clearly. 40_____________
Be helpful to others.
When working, don’t focus on what is your work and what isn’t. After doing your
own work, always be ready to help others.
A. How can you be a leader soon?
B. How can you get along with others?
C. Then, walk in holding your head high and smile.
D. Quiet often, they don’t belong to your own field.
E. Remember not to judge a person by his appearance.
F. Also, treat your team members respectfully as equals.
G. Have a good sense of judgement on important aspects.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，共15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空
白处的最佳选项。
In 2019, I was staying at a fitness camp in Thailand. After doing 2.5 hours of
kickboxing, I began to cough. Thinking it was probably from the intense workout, I
brushed off the 41_______
But over the next few hours, I started struggling to 42_______ breathe and my heart
began to 43_______. I panicked and decided to get help. As I was 44_______ myself to the
front desk, a Thai woman saw me and asked what was wrong. I tried to 45_______ that I
couldn’t breathe.
The woman was so 46_______. She was on the phone within 10 seconds, 47_______
a car to get me to a hospital. Another Thai woman came and talked to me for a few
minutes, 48_______ me I would be okay at the hospital. Ten minutes later. the car came.
49_______, I was taken to a doctor’s office. The nurse couldn’t speak English but
50_______ me the whole time she examined me. Then she 51_______“bronchitis” (支气
管类) on her phone and gave me some medications.
When I got back to the 52_______, many people asked me if I was okay. They
checked in on me multiple times a day and brought me food. Over the next week, I
53_______.
It is hard to describe the 54_______ that I felt at the time, as well as the relief and
thankfulness I felt being surrounded by so many 55_______ strangers who took care of
me. I don’t know what would have happened without them.
41. A. discomfort B. misfortune C. tiredness D. challenge
42. A. still B. also C. even D. ever
43. A. beat B. race C. stop D. warm
44. A. recommending B. forcing C. introducing D. dragging
45. A. explain B. claim C. complain D. argue
46. A. patient B. efficient C. confident D. innocent
47. A. purchasing B. driving C. requesting D. stopping
48. A. assuring B. reminding C. persuading D. showing
49. A. Certainly B. Hopefully C. Obviously D.Thankfully
50. A. turned to B. smiled at C. objected to D. stared at
51. A. saved B. marked C. deleted D. translated
52. A. office B. home C. camp D. hospital
53. A. recovered B. escaped C. retired D. collapsed
54. A. surprise B. fear C. sorrow D. regret
55. A. humorous B. ambitious C. helpful D. trustful第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
In ancient China lived an artist 56 paintings were almost lifelike. The artist’s
reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait (画像)
done so he called all great artists to come and present their 57 (fine) work, so that
he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would 58 (choose), but when he
presented his masterpiece to the emperor’s chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise
old man told him to travel to the Li River～perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest
artist in the world.
Filled with 59 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 60 he
asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的)
artist, they smiled and 61 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat
and set out 62 (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved, 63
(gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in
the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And
when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds 64 (surround) the
mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled (谦卑) by the
greatest artist 65 earth, Mother Nature.
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
假定你是李华，你校上周举办了主题为“Care for Life, Rescue at Hand”的急救知识讲
座活动。请给你校英语报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．活动主要内容；
3．活动反响。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Care for Life, Rescue at Hand
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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。
Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel (吵架) with her mother that
afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldn’t help weeping sorrowfully
when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Having wandered aimlessly in the street
for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand
(货摊) for a while, watching the middle-aged seller busy doing his business. However,
with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave.
The seller behind the stand noticed the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to
have the noodles?”
“Oh, yes, but I don’t have money on me.” she replied.
“That’s nothing. I’ll treat you today,” said the man, “Come in.”
The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, whose smell was so attractive. As she was
eating, Jenny cried silently.
“What is it?” asked the man kindly.
“Nothing. Actually, I was just touched by your kindness!” said Jenny as she wiped
her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother
drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a
stranger!”
Hearing the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a
bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since
you were a baby. Can you remember the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed
your gratitude to her?”
Jenny sat there, speechless and numb with shock. She remembered her mother’s
familiar face and weathered hands. “Why didn’t I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a
stranger made me feel grateful. Why haven’t I thanked my mum for what she has done for
me?”
On the way home. Jenny made up her mind to make an apology to her mother forher rudeness as soon as she arrived home.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath.__________________
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Paragraph 2: At that time, her mother came back and touched her hair gently, which
called her mind back. ________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________高二英语参考答案
第一部分听力（共两节；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CAACC 6-10 CBAAB 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 CBBAB
第二部分阅读理解（共两节；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-23. BCA 24-27. ABDC 28-31. CDCB 32-35. DDAC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40. BDGCF
第三部分 语言运用（满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45 ACBDA 46—50 BCADB 51—55 DCABC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. whose 57. finest 58. be chosen 59. curiosity 60. when
61. pointed 62.to find 63. gently 64. surrounding 65. on
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节 应用文（满分15分）
Last week, our school organized a lecture themed “Care for Life, Rescue at
Hand” to raise awareness of conducting first aid and equip students with essential
lifesaving skills.
The lecture covered topics related to first aid techniques and emergency
response. Medical experts were invited to share their knowledge and experience in
emergencies such as heart arrest, and choking. They demonstrated proper techniques
for performing CPR, and the Heimlich maneuver. Additionally, the lecture also
focused on the significance of staying calm in emergencies, as well as working
together to provide effective assistance.
The lecture turned out to be a great success. By arming students with the
necessary skills and knowledge, we are taking a significant step towards creating a
safer and more resilient campus.
66.参考范文
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67参考范文：Nearing the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. When she pushed the door open and
entered the house, she found her mother was not in. Tired and sad, she sunk down into the
sofa. “Where could my mother be?” she wondered. “Was she still angry with me?” Again,
the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother.
Realizing that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really
cared a lot about her, she felt rather ashamed, tears rolling down her cheeks.
At that time, her mother came back and touched her hair gently, which called her
mind back. She raised her head and saw the familiar face of her mother. “Here you come!
I’ve been looking for you,” she said, fatigued but relieved. Jenny couldn’t help throwing
herself into her mother’ arms. “Mum, I’m so sorry and thank you for all you have done for
me.” she expressed her sincere apology and great gratitude. Hearing this, her mother
smiled, patting her back gently. It dawned on Jenny that Mum’s love was invisible and
intangible, but always surrounded us.
听力录音稿
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. C
【原文】
W: Harry, what time do you get up?
M: I normally get up at 6 o'clock but sometimes I have to be up by five.
W: Do you practice yoga in the morning?
M: Yes. I usually practice it half an hour later after I get up.
2. A
【原文】
M: Maggie, our holiday's coming soon. What are you going to do?
W: Well, I've been thinking about nothing but the coming exams. I've gone
over half my notebook.
3. A
【原文】
W: Tim, have you seen my umbrella? The one I bought at the supermarketlast week.
M: Oops, I must have left it at my office, sorry. I'll bring it home on
Monday.
W: OK. I'll pick up another umbrella today.
4. C
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M: I might be going to Canada for a short study trip.
W: That sounds meaningful.
M: It still isn't for sure yet. The camp starts during our school term. So my
dad's against the idea.
5. C
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M: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging bicycle exercise.
W: Bicycle exercise? Is that because you want to make your legs slim and
beautiful in this way?
M: Actually, that's not the main reason. They say riding a bike can build
you up.
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6. C 7. B
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W: How did you enjoy your weekend at the seaside?
M: It started very well on Saturday, but on the second day we got a very
unpleasant surprise.
W: What happened?
M: That afternoon, while everyone was enjoying the sunshine on the beach
or playing in the sea, the sky suddenly went dark. A strong wind started
blowing. Before people could gather their stuff and run for cover, there was
a heavy shower of hail. All the people got into a panic, and left their
things behind and ran to the beach restaurant. The hailstones were so big
that many people got hurt!
W: Really? Small balls of ice in the middle of summer?
M: Apparently, it's fairly common there. The locals said such storms
sometimes blow from Iceland or Greenland.
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W: It sounds like you did have a different and unforgettable weekend
8. A 9. A 10. B
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W: Adventure Reservations. Can I help you?M: Yes, I'd like to book a single room with a bath for September 22 to 25.
W: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, sir. We are fully booked on those
dates.
M: Oh, that's too bad. Could you recommend another hotel that won't be
full up to me?
W: Yes, of course. Where would you rather like to be, in the city center or
in the suburbs?
M: I prefer a place close to the city center because it is more convenient.
W: In that case, I would suggest that you try the Imperial.
M: Do you know the rate per night for a single room with a bath there?
And please tell me what the Imperial is like.
W: Well, a single with a bath at the moment would be between $50 to
$60. It is rated as a four-star hotel. Ours is better known than the Imperial
but then the Imperial is less expensive than here.
M: Uh-huh. One last thing, do you know its telephone number?
W: Yes, it is 61540928.
M: Thank you very much. I really appreciate your help, goodbye.
W: Goodbye and thank you for calling us.
11. A 12. C 13. B
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M: That's a pretty thick book. It looks like a dictionary.
W: You're right; it does. But it is actually a novel.
M: Wow! The writing is really small. This would take me a year to finish.
W: I've been reading for awhile, and I read pretty fast. So, you prefer
shorter stories, then?
M: I prefer books on tape. With my schedule, I don't really have the time
to sit down and read.
W: I understand. That's why I do most of my reading just before bed. What
do you listen to?
M: Books that inspire me and teach me new things. Most of the time, I
listen to them when I'm driving. Sometimes I listen to them when I'm on
along flight.
W: That sounds like a good idea. I could listen to one in the background
while I'm cooking.
M: How about this? You recommend a book to me, and I'll try to read it
your way. But you have to listen to one of mine.
W: Deal.14. C 15. A 16. C 17. B
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M: Claire, I heard that you were admitted into Harvard University, right?
W: Yes, I received the letter on Friday, the day before yesterday.
M: Congratulations! You must have worked hard during your high school.
W: Well, I always got A's on my tests. I took three separate courses for
four months for the SAT.
M: What do you think is the most important during learning?
W: In my opinion, it's the learning habit that helped me earn the letter
from Harvard. Believe it or not, I never burned the midnight oil.
M: Why didn't you choose Princeton? I remember your aunt graduated from
Princeton years ago.
W: My best friend Madelyn joined Harvard last year, I really wanted to go
there because of her, although Princeton offered me a scholarship.
M: Oh, I got it. When will you go to Harvard?
W: In September. Before that, I'll fly to China and other Asian countries.
I've been longing to taste food and meet people there. I've decided to work
part-time to cover my expenses at college.
18. B 19. A 20. B
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W: Currently, there are over 1,000 seed banks located all over the world. How does
the seed bank work? First, scientists from all over the world collect endangered and
useful wild species, put them in a paper or cotton bag to prevent them from getting
bad, and send them to the seed bank. Once the seeds arrive, they're dried and
preserved in a special room. After that, X-rays confirm that the seeds are
undamaged and that no insects are hidden inside. The seeds are then frozen, stored
in special containers and then placed in huge freezers at −20℃ for long-term
storage, which allows the seeds to be preserved for decades and reawakened when
required. One of the most famous seed banks, Svalbard International Seed Bank,
now holds more than one million seed samples. It is located deep in a frozen Arctic
mountain in Norway. As Earth is facing huge challenges like climate change, these
seed banks are surely significant to safeguard the future of the world's food supply.
