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南京市鼓楼区2023~2024高一(下)期中试卷
英 语 2024. 04.22
第一部 分听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，请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。
1. What does the man usually have for breakfast
A. Some meat. B. Some fruits. C. Some vegetables.
2. What is the weather like right now
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
3. What does the man think of the movie
A. The story is not very exciting.
B. The actors are not very good.
C. The sound effect is not great.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In Australia. B. In the UK. C. In the US.
5. How many pills does the man ask the woman to take after lunch
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. When did the man finish his first story
A. At age four. B. At age seven. C. At age eight.
7. What is the man’s last book about
A. A boy who travels alone.
B. A boy who lives in the woods.
C. A boy who builds houses with stones.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the conversation taking place probably
A. In a cafe. B. In a restaurant. C. In an office.
9. How old is the man
A.34. B.32. C.31.
10. What time will the woman probably arrive at the meeting room
A. At 11:30. B. At 12:00. C. At 12:15.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What makes elephants the cutest to the man
A. Their mouths. B. Their tails. C. Their ears.
12. What did the woman read about elephants in a magazine once
A. They’re very peaceful. B. They’re very clever. C. They’re very friendly.
13. When was the last time that the man saw real elephants
A. Two years ago. B. Two weeks ago. C. Two days ago.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Dentist and patient. C. Mother and son.
15. What does the woman ask the man to buy
A. Nuts. B. Candies. C. Peanut butter.
16. What is the man's favorite food
A. Seafood. B. Onions. C. Potatoes.
17. Where are the speakers going to meet later
A. In the meat area. B. In the vegetable area. C. In the seafood area.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What plays the biggest role in language learning according to the speaker
A. Interest. B. Time. C. Focus.
19. What did the speaker do every night for four months
A. He took French lessons online.
B. He watched French TV shows.
C. He practiced French with native speakers.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. How to learn a foreign language by oneself.
B. Why learning a foreign language is important.
C. When is the best time to learn a foreign language.
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
Why not take a guided tour of Hong Kong with us Here are some fantastic events of Hong Kong,
Horizon of Khufu
Put on your VR headset and fasten your seat belt! With The Horizon of Khufu, travel back thousands of years to the heart of ancient Egypt: the immersive (沉浸式的) journey. Discover the Great Pyramid of Giza as it was more than 4500 years ago. Walk through its mysterious corridors and try to explore some secrets during a one-of-a-kind experience in Hong Kong.
Dates: select your own dates
Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
Accidentally Wes Anderson
Prepare to be transported into the world of Accidentally Wes Anderson. Discover the stories behind each real-life location. This unique photography exhibition features a worldwide collection of pictures, sharing warm colors and moments of delight. During the exhibition, you can create and enjoy your own Accidentally Wes Anderson moments.
Dates: the exhibition has been extended until Sunday April 14
Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
Avora
The new world of Avora is ready and waiting to be explored! Pop on your jumpsuit and have a taste of three delicious coffees, which help you get used to the new planet's atmosphere. Step through the gateway into the ecosystem of Avora and admire the world of amazing beauty while enjoying two more coffee surprises.
Dates: select your own dates
Accessibility: this experience involves multiple steps and is only accessible in parts
Disney100
It all began with a mouse and a dream; a dream that became a story. A story now being told. Dive into the world of The Walt Disney Company and experience 100 years of magic like never before! Wonder at rare, original artefacts and props, see original costumes from your favourite Disney classics, and explore revolutionary exhibits that bring the magic of Disney to life. Click here now 10 get your tickets to Disney100 in Hong Kong!
Dates: select your own dates
Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
21. Which event can you choose to explore the history of ancient times
A. Horizon of Khufu. B. Accidentally Wes Anderson.
C. Avora. D. Disney100.
22. What can we infer from the passage
A. If disabled, the visitor can also take part in Avora feely.
B. The visitor can enjoy Accidentally Wes Anderson at any time.
C. When visiting Disney100, the visitor can learn about its story.
D. The visitor can touch the real Great Pyramid in Horizon of Khufu.
23. Where is this passage most probably taken from
A. A website. B. A newspaper. C. A travel brochure. D. A magazine.
B
There isn’t much doubt that one of the most influential people in my life was my grandmother Lizzie Kerns.
My brother Mike started the family custom of moving in with Granny Kerns during our high school years. I lived with her all through my senior year. She lives very close to the school, so I’d come over and eat lunch with her. On game days, I’d come over and take a nap from about four o’clock to seven-thirty, since game time was eight o’clock. I’d just go there, lie on the floor and go to sleep. Granny would come in at seven-thirty and say, “You’d better get up. You'll be playing in half an hour.” We used to shoot free throws every morning at six o'clock. One day I just wanted to sleep in. Granny woke me up and said, “Larry, those other boys are down there. You should be down there with them.” I got up and went to free throw practice.
Mark and I would be at Granny's for supper and later on, just before it was time to go to bed, Mark would say, “Mmm, some popcorn would taste good right now. Larry, what would you think about some popcorn ” Granny wouldn’t say a thing. But the next thing you knew, she’d have that pan out and you’d hear that popping sound in the kitchen.
We started moving in with her because we just didn’t have enough room. It was always a problem. After Mike started it, Mark did it for a while and then me. Later on, Eddie used to eat lunch there every day.
Granny was proud of all her grandkids. Oh, she read everything about me she could get her hands on and she knew I’d signed contracts (合同) for big money, but she never discussed it. None of us got special treatment. Granny loved all of us and that's the way it should be.
I’d have given her anything, but what she really wanted was security. Granny just wanted to know she had enough to get by. She always told me one thing, “I’m not afraid to die. When I get old and can’t do it anymore, I'm not going to be afraid to die.” That showed me a lot. Unfortunately, Granny passed away while I was writing this, so she was never able to see that I dedicated (献给) my book to her.
24. What can be inferred from paragraph 2
A. Both Mike and the author were lazy and playful.
B. Granny always had a nice way of handling things.
C. The author preferred sleeping to playing basketball.
D. Granny was good at controlling her grandchildren's life.
25. According to the passage, which words can best describe Granny Lizzie Kerns
A. Strict and tough. B. Determined and fair.
C. Loving and considerate. D. Optimistic and tolerant.
26. Why did Granny never mention the author’s success at home
A. She didn’t take pride in the author's success.
B. She was trying to treat all grandchildren equally.
C. She didn’t know the author had made a good fortune.
D. She was afraid that the author would be too proud of himself.
27. Why did the author feel regretful when writing the book
A. Granny didn’t know he wrote a book.
B. Granny didn’t know how much she meant to him.
C. Granny died and couldn’t take care of him any more.
D. Granny couldn’t read the book written in honor of her.
C
With egg shortages already a familiar sight on supermarket shelves, farmers are warning that vegetables and grains could be next, because environmental plans take out large areas of land that are used for food production.
Stephen Holt, who owns 670 acres in Northamptonshire, said farmers were being incentivized (刺激) by the government subsidy to reduce food production in favour of wildlife. He has signed up to an environmental plan which is being carried out in England under the concept of “public money for public goods”.
“Instead of 1,300 tonnes of product, we will produce 900 tonnes of product from our farm,” Holt said. Under the new plan, his input costs will be reduced and he will be paid a guaranteed (有保证的) sum.
“In my view, the huge danger is that there will be a serious decrease in agricultural output,” he said. “We are not helping but we can't have the whole food system of the UK on our shoulders, because everyone has to act in their individual best interests.”
James Williams, who farms in Oxfordshire, said the environmental plans will reduce the risks in his farm business and that he will not be affected by the weather and international markets. “It does mean that we will be taking perhaps 30 per cent of our wheat land out of production for a season or two, or more,” he said. “What has not been mentioned is that if some disaster fell and our imports were disrupted (扰乱), growing wheat to produce bread could not be turned on like a tap. It will take several years and a significant increase in prices to get production back up to today’s levels.”
The UK produces about 60 per cent of its food consumption, including the majority of grains, meat, dairy and eggs. However, seasonal labour shortages have led many British farm businesses to reduce their production by as much as 20-30 per cent since 2020. Egg production has dropped to its lowest level in nine years.
Liz Webster, a farmer in north Wiltshire, said, “There just doesn't seem to be any thought or concern for food security and food supply. They’ve just left it up to the supermarkets.” The farmers’ concerns include imported food produced in countries with lower welfare (福利) standards, and labelling of food origins. “These imports are packaged here, and if they’re packaged or processed here they can have a British flag, which is absolutely dishonest,” Webster said.
28. The word “subsidy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. ban B. warning C. permission D. award
29. What can we learn from paragraph 5
A. Reducing wheat production may cause negative impacts.
B. The environmental plans can improve the farm business.
C. The international markets will affect the farmers' interests.
D. A recovery in wheat production will come soon after disruption.
30. What is Liz Webster’s opinion on food safety
A. Supermarkets are responsible for food safety.
B. The safety of imported food cannot be guaranteed.
C.A British flag on food package ensures food safety.
D. Food safety and supply issues have been addressed.
31.What is the main idea of this article
A. Seasonal labour is in short supply.
B. Imported food prices are on the rise.
C. Farmers fear food shortage caused by green plans.
D. Government worries about the slow agricultural development.
D
Dror Angel, an ecologist, had for years heard his archaeologist (考古学家) colleagues talk about ancient shipwrecks on the bottom of the Black Sea that were perfectly preserved by the low-oxygen environment. “You can see ropes,” Angel says. “It’s something which is quite amazing.” Now, Angel wants to fight climate change by purposefully adding to the wreckage (残骸) , sinking waste wood to the sea floor, where carbon that the trees stored up can remain locked away for centuries.
Angel is a scientist for a company that could help limit global warming by drawing carbon out of the atmosphere and locking it up. However, some carbon capture (捕获) strategies require expensive machines and complex chemistry, burying waste wood at sea is extremely simple: All it takes are tugboats and woody waste from forestry and agriculture.
The approach has advantages over another popular ocean-based carbon capture strategy: growing massive amounts of seaweed. Because the plant material is grown on land rather than in the ocean, it is. less likely to rob nutrients from the surrounding water and upset the ecology. Industrial agriculture and forestry could grow, process, and transport plants, in contrast to marine farming, which has never been attempted at scale. And because woody plants are tough and unlikely to break down, they are good at hanging on to their carbon.
At the same time, the approach may fall short of what's needed to fight climate change. To keep global warming below 2°C, the world needs to capture and store about 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year by midcentury. But waste wood can be sunk only where supplies of it are located near suitable bodies of water. By one recent study, the approach could lock a few tens of billions of tons of carbon dioxide in total—just a little of the need.
“This approach is not going to solve the full problem,” says ocean engineer Kate Moran. “It’s going to be a small piece of the pie if it is considered to be more beneficial than risky.” But the urgency of carbon removal demands that every possible approach be explored thoroughly, she adds, “Anyway, we need all the tools in the toolbox.”
32. Why did the author cite “You can see ropes” in paragraph 1
A. Angel dropped the ropes into the deep sea for experiment.
B. Things can be well preserved in the low-oxygen environment.
C. Carbon that the ropes stored up can be locked away for a long time.
D. Angel’s archaeologist colleagues were studying the deep sea environment.
33. Why is the approach of sinking waste wood better than that of growing seaweed
A. It is supported by mature techniques.
B. It requires cheap machines and simple chemistry.
C. Woody plants are more environmentally friendly.
D. Waste wood takes in lots of carbon from the surroundings.
34. What message does paragraph 4 convey
A. The strategy alone isn’t enough to fight climate change.
B. The strategy can capture and lock the carbon dioxide needed.
C. The global warming can’t be kept below 2°C with the strategy.
D. Supplies of waste wood are available near suitable bodies of water.
35. What is Kate Moran’s attitude toward the strategy according to the last paragraph
A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Supportive. D. Unconcerned.
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自处的最住选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
One thing you’ll probably notice about being a teenager is that your body isn’t completely used to the changes. In fact, the changes in your brain don't completely settle in most people until their mid-20s. Your body changes in many ways and most of these changes are brought about because of chemicals released in the body. 36 This can be unsettling, as anything happening beyond your control can be.
First, take the moment when no one is talking to you to think about your breathing. By asking that step back from how you’re feeling and examining why you’re feeling it, it is easier to process these emotions. If you’re feeling awkward and embarrassed at school, the easiest thing to do is to ride that emotional wave even if it means a private release of emotions._ 37
Fortunately, this isn’t the only way. A mindful approach can be one of the best tools you have. When your mind feels more settled, allow one of the emotions to approach you 38 If you are feeling stable, perhaps consider why you are feeling it, reminding yourself of the situation—your brain is changing. You’re in a stressful situation, and your body is full of new chemical levels that are creating a mess. 39 You can process it later, when you’re at home, or somewhere more peaceful.
Now, you’ve let it go! It doesn’t need to be a part of you, or control any part of you right now. This can be a very hard trick to master, because your brain is used to being affected by the emotion, and you’re trying to change course now,
40 Even by practicing, you’re acknowledging to yourself that you want to be in control, and that’s the most important first step.
A. Don’t be depressed if it takes practice.
B. Admit what it is, but don’t be controlled by it.
C. As you focus on the present, try focusing on your breathing.
D. Having a sincere conversation with yourself is also a good idea.
E. Letting your tears flow can be a useful and mindful activity.
F. If, after all that, you still feel a need to blame yourself, simply let the emotion go.
G. This means your emotions can be unstable, making your mood change suddenly.
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 did not discover I could not read until after I had left college. I found it out only 41 tried to teach others how to read.
As a student, I had read all the books I was now going to teach but, being very young and 42 I decided to read them again just to brush up each week for class. To my growing 43 .I discovered that the books which I thought I had “ 44 ” thoroughly were almost brand new to me.
As time went on, I found out not only that I did not know very much about any of these books, but also that I did not know how to read them very well. To 45 my ignorance (无知) and incapacity, I did what any young teacher might do who was 46 of both his students and his job. I used secondary sources, encyclopedias (百科全书), commentaries, all sorts of books about these books. In that way, I thought, I would 47 to know more than the students. They wouldn’t be able to tell that my questions or points did not come from my better reading of the book they too were 48 .
Fortunately for me I was found out, or else I might have been 49 with getting by as a teacher just as I had got by as a student. My good fortune 50 the particular group of students who formed that first class. They knew how to use the secondary 51 . encyclopedia, or a commentary, or the editor’s introduction, just as well as I did. One of them, who has 52 fame as a critic, was particularly outstanding He took endless delight in 53 various aspects about the book, which could be 54 from secondary sources, always to show me and the rest of the class that the book itself 55 remained to be discussed.
After the first year of teaching, I had few illusions (错觉) left about my literacy.
41.A. if B. before C. after D. once
42. A. honest B. earnest C. ignorant D. energetic
43. A. relief B. delight C. sorrow D. surprise
44. A. mastered B. sorted C. revised D. possessed
45. A. cut back on B. make up for C. stand up for D. get rid of
46. A. aware B. tired C. afraid D. certain
47. A. need B. pretend C. happen D. appear
48. A. working on B. depending on C. thinking about D. caring about
49. A. angry B. careful C. satisfied D. disappointed
50.A. lay in B. resulted in C. brought in D. called in
51. A. answers B. sources C. technology D. information
52. A. hunted B. damaged C. quitted D. achieved
53. A. adapting B. rereading C. discussing D. designing
54. A. acquired B. balanced C. reflected D. tracked
55.A. even B. still C. also D. always
第二节 (共10题，每题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。
Dragons, a famous imaginary beast born from fantasy, are often present in stories. Having great power, they 56. (connect) with magical abilities. In 57. (tradition) Chinese culture, a dragon is a symbol of luck, power 58. high status. They can cause weather changes and bring rainfall to the fields 59. (ensure) rich harvests. They are considered divine (神圣的) creatures, 60. hold important position as the head of the four spirits. 61. to symbolize their power, ancient Chinese emperors 62. (decorate) their clothes with dragon patterns. These clothes are known 63. dragon robes. Many Chinese view the dragon as a national symbol, 64. (proud) referring to themselves as “descendants of the dragon”. Today, dragons have found new significance in global culture with their own unique 65. (personal) and motivations.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校将举办主题为“保护濒危野生动物” 的英文演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括:
1.野生动物的生存现状:
2.你的建议(至少两点)。
注意:
1.词数80左有(开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数);
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good morning, dear fellows! I feel much honored to deliver a speech here. ______________
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Thank you!
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文章。
I checked my phone again. Still nothing from my 13-year-old granddaughter, Noe Why won’t she return my text messages I wondered.
Noe was my grandchild. For years, Noe and her family lived close by and she and I spent a lot of time together. It made my day to see Noe’s face light up whenever I arrived. Then my husband and I moved to a different part. Actually it wasn’t an impossible distance. But with traffic it now took up to two hours to drive to Noe’s house. So, my regular visits with Noe came to a sudden end. The last time I saw her, she was excited about the latest addition to her life: Golden, a puppy (小狗). Golden was just like her name, a fluffy (毛茸茸的) ball of bright yellow down. For a while, Noe and I kept in touch via text messages and phone cells. Gradually, her text replies took longer to arrive. Phone calls became brief.
“How’s school going ”
“Okay.”
“What’s your favorite subject ”
“Dunno.”
Nothing I tried seemed to break through Noe’s sudden wall of indifference (漠不关心), Was she okay Did she even miss me I asked about Golden every time we talked. But caring for Golden seemed more interesting to her than talking to me. She was often busy with him and didn’t come to the phone when I called.
Was I being replaced by the puppy My cell phone rang. Noe! But there were no words in the text. Just photos. Noe on her bike with Golden on her lap. Noe and Golden walking on the street with a shining leash(狗绳) in hand. Obviously, it was carefully selected. I don’t want to be jealous (嫉妒的) of a puppy. Months passed with seldom a word from Noe. At last, I couldn’t wait. I decided to pay a visit to Noe’s house.
Upon my arrival, I said to Noe, “show me your puppy.” She was stunned (惊呆) but quickly led me to the backyard and introduced me to her fluffy friend, giving detailed descriptions of his preferences. It was more words than we’d exchanged in a year,
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。
Then, Noe asked me whether we could walk Golden together. We understood each other better after much conversation and now it’s time to say goodbye.
高一（下）期中参考答案
英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1-5 BACAA 6-10 CBCAC 11-15 ABBCC 16-20 CBABA
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）
21-23 ACA 24-27 BCBD 28-31 DABC 32-35 BCAC
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 GEBFA
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）
41-45 CBDAB 46-50 CDACA 51-55 BDCAB
第二节（共 10 题，每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. are connected 57. traditional 58. and 59. to ensure 60. which
61. Therefore 62. decorated 63. as 64. proudly 65. personalities
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
Good morning, dear fellows! I feel much honored to deliver a speech here. My topic is “Protecting endangered wild animals”.
As can be seen, human activities have brought many animals close to extinction. For one thing, human beings build houses, farms and factories for their own interests, destroying animal habitats. For another, hunting without restraint leads to a sharp decrease in animal populations.
In order to protect the wildlife from extinction, I suggest that we set up more nature reserves where wildlife can live in harmony. What’s more, stricter laws should be passed to prohibit illegal hunting.
Let’s work together to protect wild animals!
Thank you!
第二节（满分 25 分）
Then, Noe asked me whether we could walk Golden together. I accepted her invitation readily. Noe handed me the shining leash and we walked through the neighborhood, with Golden happily trotting alongside us. Noe chattered excitedly about Golden, her school and friends, sharing her innermost thoughts and feelings. I listened attentively, feeling grateful for this moment of connection. The longer we walked, the more she opened up about the rest of her life. With each step, our bond strengthened, bridging the gap that had unknowingly grown between us.
We understood each other better after much conversation and now it’s time to say goodbye. We hugged tightly and I knew I hadn’t been replaced by Golden. “I’m so happy to be with you today, Noe,” I said softly, a smile playing on my lips. Noe’s eyes sparkled with joy, and she whispered, “Me too. Thank you for your visit, Grandma. I’ll text you more often to share Golden’s life with you.” I drove away, with the memories of a beautiful day spent with my granddaughter and her fluffy companion.
高一（下）期中
英语录音原文
Text 1
M: Do you always have noodles for breakfast
W: Yes. Sometimes I have it with some vegetables, and sometimes with a bit of meat.
M: Interesting. I’m used to eating a couple of bananas or an apple for breakfast. (1)
Text 2
W: Would you like to go for a run together
M: Seriously Look how dark it is! It may start raining any minute now. (2)
W: I know. But I love running in such weather. My skin can’t stand strong sunshine.
Text 3
W: That was an exciting movie, wasn’t it
M: Sure. It’s got great actors. But I thought the sound effect was not done very well. (3)
W: Really I didn’t notice. I was so focused on the story the whole time.
Text 4
M: Same as the UK, we drive on the left here in Australia. (4) So be careful when you’re on the road.
W: I know. I’ve also noticed that, unlike America, speeds and distances are measured in kilometers instead of miles.
Text 5
M: Did you take your medicine this morning
W: Yes. I’m feeling much better today, so I took two pills instead of three.
M: Okay. Stick to that amount after lunch, (5) and you can stop taking it tomorrow.
Text 6
W: When did you decide to become a writer
M: When I was seven. Until then, my mother had been reading stories to me every night since I was four. I think that’s what got me interested in writing.
W: I’m sure it did. So, when did you finish your first story (6)
M: On my eighth birthday. (6) It was about a little boy who builds houses with stones.
W: Cool! It reminds me of your last book, the story about the boy who lives in the woods. (7)
M: Right. Now I’m finishing a book about a boy who travels alone.
Text 7
M: I hope you didn’t bring lunch today.
W: I actually didn’t. What’s up
M: It is Megan’s birthday today! (9) We’re going to order some pizzas and a cake at lunch break. W: Sounds great! Do you know how old she’s turning (9)
M: Thirty-two. She’s two years younger than me. (9)
W: I see, so one year older than me. (9) I thought she was younger.
M: Right, she certainly looks young for her age. Anyway, come to the meeting room at 12 o’clock! (10)
W: Okay. I have a meeting at the café downstairs at 11:30. So I might be 15 minutes late. (10)
Text 8
W: Why are elephants your favorite animal (11)
M: Because they’re just so cute!
W: Right, especially their big ears and little tails.
M: Yes, but what makes them the cutest to me is their mouths. (11) They always look like they’re smiling!
W: That’s true. And they always seem so peaceful and friendly, despite how big they are. I also read in a magazine that they’re actually very smart. (12)
M: Absolutely! I went to Thailand two years ago and got very close to an elephant. It really felt like it could understand me.
W: Cool! Was that the last time you saw a real elephant (13)
M: Of course not. I just visited the zoo two weeks ago. (13) It’s a great experience! I could spend a day hanging out with an elephant!
Text 9
M: Can I get a box of candies, please
W: Don’t you remember what the dentist said You eat too much sugar! Put it back.
M: Fine. Can I get a bottle of nuts then
W: Sure. Get some peanut butter on your way. (15) I’ll head to the seafood area now.
M: Where are Lucy and Dad
W: They’re probably at the meat area. Your sister has suggested having chicken for dinner tonight. (16)
M: Great! Can we have potatoes with it They’re my favorite food! (16)
W: Okay. But we only have about half a kilo of potatoes left at home. Can you go and get some more Two kilos will be fine. And while you’re there, get a kilo of carrots and onions each.
M: No problem. Shall I meet you at the seafood area
W: No. We will come and find you in the vegetable area. (17)
Text 10
Today, knowing how to speak foreign languages is very important. As we all know, it requires focus and time to master a language. But in my opinion, what plays the biggest role in the whole learning process is one’s interest. (18) Take me for example. I decided to learn French in high school, not because it was required by my school or demanded by my parents, but because I fell in love with French culture. I didn’t even have a teacher. For four months, I simply watched French TV shows every night. (19) This helped me build up my vocabulary and understand the basic grammar rules. Then, I took an online course on my cellphone. It took me six months to complete the course, and in the following year, I kept re-taking each unit over and over. In the meanwhile, I made friends with a number of native French speakers, who helped me a great deal in improving my speaking skills.

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