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2024年12月山东师大附中高三阶段性检测试题英 语
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。
第I卷
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纸上。
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 do
A. A hotel receptionist. B. A computer engineer. C. A shop assistant.
2. Where does the conversation take place
A. At the grocer’s. B. At the tailor’s. C. At the cleaner’s.
3. How did the speakers come to Seattle
A. By plane. B. By car. C. By train.
4. What will the speakers have for dinner today
A. Fried rice. B. Noodles. C. Steak.
5. How is Sophie feeling now
A. Confused. B. Worried. C. Disappointed.
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至7题。
6. What does the man want to do before noon
A. Post a letter. B. Make a card. C. Write an email.
7. Whose birthday is approaching
A. Richard’s. B. Sarah’s. C. Vera’s.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What course does Professor Brooks teach
A. Public Speaking. B. English Literature. C. European History.
9. Why does Vicky come to talk with Professor Brooks
A. To sign up for his course.
B. To ask for a make-up test.
C. To discuss her homework.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What does Linda do for plays and shows
A. She gives actors advice.
B. She assigns roles to actors.
C. She designs actors’ clothes.
11. What does Linda need to research
A. The setting of the story.
B. The decoration of the stage.
C. The names of the characters.
12. Who does Linda report her work to
A. The director. B. The editor. C. The photographer.
13. What does Linda say about her job
A. It pays very well.
B. It requires team effort.
C. It involves frequent travel.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Kevin think of abstract art
A. It has lasting artistic value.
B. It makes little sense to him.
C. It appeals mainly to children.
15. What impression did the first painting give the woman
A. Hopefulness. B. Nervousness. C. Coldness.
16. What color was used for the background in the second painting
A. Purple. B. Red. C. Green.
17. What will Kevin probably do this Saturday
A. Visit an exhibition. B. Attend an art class. C. Buy an abstract painting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What caused the closure of Pittwater Road
A. A fallen tree. B. A flooded river. C. A car accident.
19. What happened at Town Hall Station
A. A police officer got hurt.
B. A passenger went missing.
C. The roof of the station was broken.
20. What are road users advised to do
A. Drive at low speed. B. Postpone their trips. C. Follow traffic signs.
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
Most of the big UK cities host a Christmas market with big-name sponsors. But sometimes it’s rewarding to go somewhere smaller — the markets that include craftsmen, food and drink vendors (小贩) and a charming atmosphere.
Chatsworth’s Christmas market, near Bakewell, Derbyshire
The Chatsworth Estate becomes extra atmospheric in winter, with its sweeping fields framing a frosty stream, sheep wandering about and the grand home. It has more than 100 stalls where shoppers can browse locally made vegan fragrances, festive decorations, Indian-print pyjamas and handmade Wirksworth pottery.
Logie Steading mini market, near Forres, Moray
This market is a shopping heaven with acres of Highland beauty all around. Stalls feature Scottish small businesses, with more than 50 vendors selling jewellery, leather goods, homeware made from recycled whisky bottles and homemade goodies. Equally charming are the farm shop, bookshop and lovely river walks.
Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair, Northumberland
There’s real festive magic to be found at the castle used as the location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Shoppers will wander past a number of filming spots from the movies, including the courtyards and outer bailey — where Quidditch games were shot — before buying goods from small British brands.
Portmeirion Food and Craft Fair, Gwynedd
Portmeirion was built by a Welsh architect who brought his vision for an “ideal village” to life. About 120 vendors sell fashionable handprinted scarves, Welsh whisky, handcrafted lamps. Cookery demonstrations and live music add to the festival feel. While you’re in the area, you might board a festive steam train into the woods of Snowdonia National Park.
21. What do the first two markets have in common
A. They own farm shops. B. They sell local handicrafts.
C. They offer Highland beauty. D. They advocate recycling artworks.
22. Which market appeals to movie fans
A. Chatsworth’s Christmas market. B. Logie Steading mini market.
C. Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair. D. Portmeirion Food and Craft Fair.
23. What can visitors do in the Portmeirion area
A. Take a train ride. B. Cook food in person.
C. Visit an architect’s house. D. Enjoy dance performances.
B
People usually wash their produce before eating to remove residue (残留物) from pesticides. But are your fruits and vegetables really clean enough to eat Now 14-year-old Sirish Subash from Georgia has won the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge for inventing an AI-based handheld pesticide detector that is very accurate in detecting pesticide residue.
Now in its 17th year, the competition supports middle school students to think creatively and apply STEM principles to discover real world solutions. When the finalists are chosen, they are paired with a 3M scientist who mentors them over the summer to help take their ideas from just concepts to models.
Sirish’s journey to winning the award came from watching his mother washing vegetables and fruits and cautioning him to always do so. He wondered whether washing actually made a difference. Since pesticide residues are linked to illnesses like cancer and Alzheimers’s, it’s very important to know if the fruits and vegetables are safe. That’s how PestiSCAND is designed.
The device works by shining light on the surface of the produce and measuring the wavelengths that bounce back. PestiSCAND uses a sensor and AI-based processor to achieve an accuracy of over 85 percent. Sirish tested the device on more than 12,000 food samples including strawberries, apples, and tomatoes.
Sirish aims on making this technology widely accessible so that consumers will be able to make safe food choices. But he still believes you should wash your produce anyway. He plans to use the $25,000 prize from the competition to help fund his educational goal of attending MIT.
“This year’s Young Scientist Challenge finalists have demonstrated an incredible ability to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” Torie Clarke, EVP and chief public affairs officer at 3M, said in the press release. “I am beyond impressed and inspired by their intelligence and their scientific minds.”
24. What is the purpose of the competition
A. To select talents . B. To tackle problems.
C. To promote STEM courses. D. To advance AI technology.
25. What inspired Sirish to make the invention
A. A household routine. B. A talk with his mother.
C. An outbreak of a disease. D. An ambition to be an inventor.
26. What does paragraph 4 mainly focus on
A. The design process. B. The wide application.
C. The working principle. D. The theoretical foundation.
27. What is Torie Clarke’s attitude towards the inventors
A. Indifferent. B. Tolerant. C. Dismissive. D. Favorable.
C
Chinese scientists discovered a rare lunar crystal found on the near side of the moon, giving scientists hope of providing limitless power for Earth. The lunar crystal contains a key ingredient for the nuclear fusion (核聚变) process, a form of power generation that uses the same forces that fuel the Sun and other stars in the galaxy.
One of the primary ingredients found in this crystal is helium-3, which may provide a stable fuel source for nuclear fusion reactors. The element is incredibly rare on Earth, but it seems to be fairly prevalent on the moon. China’s next moon mission is expected to be Chang’e 6 in 2024, which will attempt to collect the first samples from the far side of the moon, which never faces the Earth.
For decades, scientists have been interested in helium-3 and its potential source of fuel for nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion reactions occur naturally, when two light atoms combine into a heavier one, under extreme pressure and heat. They take place inside stars, but humans have yet to create a fusion reactor with enough energy to start the process.
Helium-3 produces significantly less radiation and nuclear waste than other elements. The current nuclear fission (核裂变) process, which is used in nuclear power plants, releases not only energy but radioactivity, and spent nuclear fuel must be reprocessed into waste. It has raised serious safety concerns, and scientists are searching for a way to create nuclear power from nuclear fusion, rather than fission. During the fusion process, radioactive waste is not produced, potentially making a safer and more efficient fuel source.
Around 25 tonnes of helium-3, equal to a fully loaded Space Shuttle cargo bay, could power the US for a year. According to estimates, this means that helium-3 has a potential economical value of $3billion a ton. Multiple private companies and countries with space agencies have signaled their intentions to mine the moon for helium-3, and this latest discovery could kickstart the race.
28. Why is the new discovery important
A. It contains a vital element.
B. It processes nuclear waste.
C. It casts light on the galaxy.
D. It totally solves energy crisis.
29. What does the underlined word “prevalent” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Active. B. Common. C. Precious. D. Significant.
30. How does the author organize paragraph 4
A. By giving opinions. B. By giving examples.
C. By making a comparison. D. By analyzing cause and effect.
31. What is the prospect of helium-3
A. It has potential risks. B. It has a promising future.
C. It will be mined illegally. D. It will be stored permanently.
D
Staring at the bookcases in my study, packed with so many great books that had remained unread, I heard a loud voice in my head—“Shame on you! How can you leave these masterpieces unread ”
The first book I picked up was Montaigne's Essays. To my surprise I discovered in the margins (页边空白) what clearly was my own faded hand-writing. So I was actually reading it again, but what I was rereading seemed entirely new. I also found sentences underlined. Only this time I wondered: Why did I underline this sentence It’s the next one that is important!
Clearly, my way of reading the text had shifted, and I myself had changed over the years. This raised the larger question of rereading. It comes in many forms. There’s voluntary rereading, the result of a willful decision to revisit a book one has admired, or a book that has left one with some unanswered questions. This kind of planned revisit could also be for confirming certain details in the text, or for checking on the moves of a given character. A devoted teacher might also wish to refresh his closeness to a work, and thus avoid teaching through the same old written notes with soporific (让人瞌睡的) effects.
Contrarily, there’s involuntary rereading. The original reading was either forgotten or so totally absorbed that the new chance encounter with the text produced surprise and astonishment. My reaction to the renewed reading no longer corresponded to the original experience, and I was no longer sure that I recognized myself as the same reader.
Then there are what one might call subconscious (潜意识的) rereadings, those that occur without the specific act of reading, much as the memory of a tune can keep coming back to the mind without its actually being heard again. This form of remembered contact with a book can accompany us during a lifetime and continue to strengthen and shape us. Much in the same manner, we may over the years recite to ourselves poems learnt by heart long ago, which have become part of our self-recognition.
All of these ways of reading are valuable. Renewed contact with a novel or a poem can activate the search for a better knowledge of the self. The new reading, a form of revision, uncovers the change in us. The newness is not in the text. It is we who have evolved. In the process of rereading, our outlook has also been significantly changed. Rereading makes it possible for us to see the world around us, ourselves included, in a new light.
32. What did the author find when reading Montaigne’s Essays
A. He was familiar with it. B. He had made notes in it.
C. It was a brand new copy. D. It was his favorite work.
33. What could be a purpose of voluntary rereading
A. To improve the quality of teaching.
B. To learn from admirable characters.
C. To collect details for writing novels.
D. To help making important decisions.
34. How does subconscious rereading affect us
A. We read books consciously. B. We enhance reading skills.
C. We strengthen connection with books. D. We change preferences for books.
35. What could be the best title for the text
A. Rereading: Pursuit of Truth
B. Rereading: Voluntary or Involuntary
C. Transformative Power of Rereading
D. Accessing Masterpieces through Rereading
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。
We all want to be productive. We are into checking boxes, crossing items off our lists and finishing all work before deadlines. 36 The more stuff we get done, the more productive we feel. But sometimes, being productive is more about substance than volume. These tips will help you enhance your productivity.
Quit multitasking. We live in an era of distraction. We’re overscheduled, over-alerted by apps, and overwhelmed with to-do’s. And the common wisdom is to stop multitasking. Multi-tasking is damaging to our attention and focus. It makes us less productive—the opposite of what we’re after. 37
Ask “what if” questions. Sometimes the very thing that slows us down is everything we know. As we grow in our careers, we learn the rules of the road. When we understand our limits and restrictions, we know how to avoid hitting roadblocks. 38 But they also, shockingly, limit us. Look again at your old repeated methods and ask some “what if” questions, which may expand our thinking and lead to more options and possibilities.
39 Sometimes what we need is a forcing mechanism to push us down a clear path. That’s where a forced deadline can be helpful. When you don’t have time to second-guess yourself, and you’re forced to go with what your brain is handing you that day, you’ll wind up with something you would have never created if given more time.
Do creative work at fuzzy (模糊的) times. We’ve all been advised at some point to do our most important creative work when we’re sharpest. If that works for you, then keep doing it! 40 Doing creative work when your mind is a bit fuzzier allows your brain to wander and make new and interesting connections. This may help explain why some of us have our most creatively inspired moments in the shower.
A. Force tight deadlines.
B. These restrictions may guide us.
C. The struggle isn’t getting more things done.
D. We’d better focus on one thing at a time and do it well.
E. We tend to think of productivity as a measure of quantity.
F. Sometimes a burst of creativity can be the key to productivity.
G. But for some, the opposite may actually boost your productivity.
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。
At 23, I applied for my first job and it was not successful. When I received the 41 email, I felt frustrated and angry. Months later, after a job interview at another company, I got a call from the manager. “ Would you like to hear the feedback (反馈) ” he said.
The manager went on to tell me I hadn’t expressed my 42 for applying for the position. The feedback was 43 to hear, but he was right. As I just wanted a job in my home city, I didn’t care much whether it fit my interests. The job was something I was capable of doing, but I didn’t feel 44 about it — and that showed in the interview.
From then on, I decided to carefully evaluate each job opening and only 45 what I was interested in. In my applications, I also began 46 clearly why I wanted that particular job. Soon my effort paid off, as I got an offer I was truly excited about.
Years later, I 47 myself on the other side of the table, interviewing 48 for a position in my lab. One of them got my attention. On paper, his application looked great, but the interview didn’t go 49 . He didn’t seem to have done any reading 50 about my research, which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
When I called to tell him, I couldn’t offer him the 51 , he was disappointed. I then told him where he could 52 in future interviews. As the 53 went on, I got the sense that he was grateful for what I said.
Nowadays, when my own trainees apply for positions elsewhere, I encourage them to 54 feedback. It’s never pleasant to listen to constructive criticism, but if we are told what we 55 , we are more likely to avoid making the same mistakes in the future.
41. A. congratulation B. invitation C. rejection D. complaint
42. A. requirement B. suggestion C. imagination D. motivation
43. A. tough B. pleasant C. frightening D. reasonable
44. A. nervous B. enthusiastic C. relaxed D. embarrassed
45. A. introduce B. abandon C. display D. pursue
46. A. examining B. stating C. judging D. instructing
47. A. found B. behaved C. taught D. guided
48. A. officials B. candidates C. visitors D. employers
49. A. randomly B. formally C. smoothly D. intentionally
50. A. in advance B. on average C. by contrast D. for free
51. A. salary B. degree C. award D. position
52. A. continue B. serve C. improve D. participate
53. A. conversation B. adventure C. negotiation D. journey
54. A. set aside B. ask for C. put off D. contribute to
55. A. lack B. want C. seek D. dislike
第II卷
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。
Chinese embroidery (刺绣), also 56 (know) as silk embroidery, is an art that dates all 57 way back to the Han dynasty between (206BC-220AD). China was the first country 58 (sew) silk. In its oldest embroidery technique, it involved weaving the silk thread onto the silk fabric.
In 1958, a piece of silk embroidered with a dragon and phoenix was discovered in 59 was once a state of Chu tomb of the Warring States Period (475-221BC), showcasing 60 (exception) craftsmanship. More than 2,000 years old, it is the 61 (early) piece of Chinese embroidery ever unearthed. In the Tang and Song dynasties, embroidery techniques became exquisite, colors rich, and it 62 ( use) widely in the creation of paintings, calligraphy, and decorative pieces. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, both palace and folk embroidery experienced significant development, 63 (give) rise to the “Five Great Embroideries”: Su embroidery, Yue embroidery, Long embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Shu embroidery.
Nowadays, embroidered patterns have been used on daily 64 (item), such as quilt covers, pillowcases, cushions, and shoe uppers. 65 the development of human civilization, this unconscious thread has gradually developed into embroidery that people need.
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，你市博物馆将举办一场中国非遗文化展，请你给外教Chris写一封邮件，邀请他一起参观。内容包括：
展览时间地点；
具体安排；
期待回复。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右；
请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：非物质文化遗产intangible cultural heritage
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Dear Chris,
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。
A Mother’s Heartfelt Note of Love
Everything seemed to change for me when I entered high school. In my freshman class, I never saw a single person I knew from middle school. At home I was just as lonely. My older brother was a senior, consumed with future decisions about college or military life. My little brother didn’t want anything to do with me, “a girl.” My older sister was outgoing and never without her friends. They all fit in, I thought. Why can’t I
Mom was there waiting for me. “Karole, your bedroom’s a disaster. Why can’t you keep it clean ” The last thing I needed was criticism from my mother. Clean your room. Finish your dinner. Clean the dishes. What had happened to the mother who used to snuggle with me on the couch, reading to me, loving me with complete acceptance I didn’t bother trying to explain my misery. It was easier to sit with my tight-lipped moodiness, holed up in my bedroom.
I sat down at my desk and pulled out my math textbook. I turned to a fresh page in my notebook and started working out the first problem. Almost immediately, I saw I’d made a mistake. I tore the paper out of my notebook, balled it up in my fist and threw it at the wastepaper basket. By the time I finished my homework, the floor was littered with crumpled (起皱的) paper. Every time I looked at those crumpled balls, I reminded myself what a failure I was. But my unhappiness stayed hidden away, just like those mistakes.
One day, I came home to an empty house. It was a relief not to be met with Mom’s latest complaint. I went up to my bedroom as usual. When I opened the door, I froze. It was neat as a pin. Mom had obviously decided to clean it herself. All the crumpled papers had disappeared. Except one single sheet. I picked up the sheet and turned it over.
I recognized Mom’s perfect handwriting at once: “Dear Karole, I have noticed your unhappiness these days and I am sorry for being so critical of you lately. I will always love you and side with you when you need my support. I expect you to be the same, sweet self. Love, Mom.”
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。
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I sat down at my desk and read the note
again
.
When she got home, I let down my guard and talked to her
.
)
英语答案
1-5 BCACB 6-10 ACCBC 11-15 AABBC 16-20 CACCB
21-25 BCABA 26-30 CDABC 31-35 BBACC 36-40 EDBAG
41-45 CDABD 46-50 BABCA 51-55 DCABA
56. known 57. the 58. to sew 59. what 60. exceptional
61. earliest 62. was used 63. giving 64. items 65.With
应用文参考范文
Dear Chris,
An exhibition of Chinese intangible cultural heritage will be on display in our city. Knowing that you are fascinated by Chinese culture, I’m writing to invite you to attend it with me.
The exhibition is scheduled to take place at the city museum, starting from this Friday for the duration of a week. Would it be convenient for us to meet at the entrance to the museum at 9 a.m. this Saturday morning During the exhibition, we will feast our eyes on the the exquisite exhibits of intangible cultural heritage. Besides, there will be instructive videos and enlightening lectures for us. The highlight of the exhibition will be an interactive section where we will have hands-on experience of making crafts.
I bet the exhibition will immerse us in its depth and richness of culture. I anticipate your early reply and please inform me earlier if you have other arrangements.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文
I sat down at my desk and read the note again. A weight seemed to lift from me. It was replaced by something as soft and comforting as an angel’s wing, as reassuring as Mom reading to me on the couch. I recalled how she would cheer me up when I was down, taking care of everything with all her heart. I saw that Mom still loved me the same way, and she wanted me to love myself too. But for the past weeks, I had chosen to shut myself instead of pouring out my emotions to seek advice. Mom had been honest with me, and I owed her the same.
When she got home, I let down my guard and talked to her. She and my father teamed up to offer some solutions that might help, like joining after-school clubs. They reminded me of things I was good at. Most of all, they listened to all I had bottled up inside. It seemed like everything changed in high school, not the least of which was me. But one heartfelt note set the stage for the rest of my teenage years. My mother had found a way to tell me—and for me to hear—that she still loved me, no matter what. With the support, I gathered up more courage and set out on a new journey.
听力原文
Text 1 请求维修电脑
M: IT Department. How can I assist you
W: My computer is giving me a lot of trouble. Could you help me with it, please
M: OK, I just need to check on a couple of things.
Text 2 洗衣服务
W: Hi, I’d like to have this blouse washed and pressed.
M: OK, but I’m afraid you won’t be able to collect it until next Friday. We’ve been very busy recently.
Text 3 出行方式
W: What a journey! Air travel is more tiring than driving, I’m sure.
M: I don’t think you say that, if you’ve just driven 400 miles. Let’s come to Seattle by train next time. It’ll be more relaxing.
Text 4 商量晚餐
M: Could I have fried rice or noodles for dinner for a change I don’t feel like steak today.
W: I’m in a hurry. I can’t cook two different meals today. Tomorrow you can have what you want.
M: Alright.
Text 5 学校生活
M: All well, Sophie
W: Hmm. Not great. I’m just so down with writing this report.
M: Are you almost done with it
W: Far from it. And I’ve got to present it in class tomorrow.
Text 6 家庭生活
W: Richard, why are you taking everything out of your drawer
M: I’m looking for a stamp, Sarah.
W: A stamp What do you want a stamp for
M: I’ve written a letter to Aunt Vera. And I want to put it in the post before midday.
W: Can you just email her
M: Yeah. But it’s her 70th birthday. Vera will be happy to get a real letter with a real birthday card.
Text 7 申请补考
W: Professor Brooks, I’m Vicky Comore in your European History class. Could I speak with you for a few minutes
M: Sure. What can I help you with
W: Well, I was sick for two weeks. So I didn’t take the midterm exam. Could you give me another test
M: Alright. You can take it next Thursday afternoon.
W: Thank you so much, Professor Brooks. Could I come to you at 3:30 after my English Literature class
M: No problem.
Text 8 为戏剧制作服装
M: Linda, you work on plays and shows but you are not on stage. What do you do
W: I’m a costume designer. I have the actors become their characters.
M: Is it a kind of, like, playing dress-up
W: A little bit. But I need to study the play to create the characters’ clothes, not just use my imagination.
M: How do you do that
W: I read the play and do research about the time and place of the story. If the story is set in the past, I might study old magazines or paintings. For plays set now, I sometimes collect pictures of people on the street.
M: Then what do you do
W: I take my ideas and pictures to the director of the show. We talk about whether I’m on the right track. If it’s good, we will hire a tailor to make the costume.
M: Is it finished then
W: Almost. We still need to try on the actor to make sure everything fits and looks good.
M: Wow, it takes so many steps to make a costume.
W: Yes, it does. I work with lots of different people to put it all together.
Text 9 分享艺术展观感
W: Hi Kevin. I’ve just got back from the Art Gallery. There’s a wonderful show of abstract art. You should have come with me.
M: I don’t know. Abstract art seems like children’s painting to me.
W: Well, if you don’t understand what the artist is trying to communicate, it can seem a little like that.
M: What did you see then
W: There were two paintings that impressed me most. The first was a huge one which I supposed the tree although it could have been anything.
M: What did you like about it
W: Just the way the tree looked. It was like the tree was made of hard metal, and the mix of white and gray made everything look like it was winter, freezing winter.
M: That’s something. What about the other one
W: The second looked like a piece of grassland. All the grass was purple and red, and there was green sky in the background. I looked at it and thought of summer.
M: Hmm, your description really teaches me something about appreciating abstract art. Maybe I should go and give this show a try this Saturday.
W: You really should.
Text 10 新闻播报天气影响
M: You are watching the morning news. This is Steven Johnson. Sydney and the New South Wales coast have been hit by heavy rains. Major roads, the airport, trains and buses were all thrown behind the schedule as more than a month’s worth of rain fell in just one hour during the morning rush. All traffic into Sydney remains very heavy. Pittwater Road is closed due to a car crash. Consider using Wicks Road instead. A police officer has been hurt assisting drivers in North Ryde. A woman is believed to have broken her leg after a tree fell on her car. The roof of Town Hall Station has fallen in, causing delays for passengers. The rain is expected to be at its heaviest from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Today a total of up to 200 millimeters rain is being forecast, along with damaging winds of more than 90 kilometers per hour to follow. All road users are advised to reconsider the need to be on roads in such wild weather, and reschedule their day and continue on their journey after the rain stops.

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