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2024 年 11 月
绵阳南山中学 2024 年秋季高 2023 级半期考试
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳
选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅
读一遍。
1．Who is the woman probably talking to
A．Her classmate. B．Her son. C．A doctor.
2. What is the man doing
A．Walking through a forest.
B．Visiting the woman’s house.
C．Planting flowers in his garden.
3. What does the woman probably want to buy
A．Clothes. B．Colorful lights. C．Skin care products.
4. Where does the man most look forward to going in New York
A．To the Statue of Liberty. B．To Times Square. C．To Broadway.
5. Why should the glasses be kept by the man according to the woman
A．They’re fashionable. B．They are expensive. C．They’re memorable.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。
6．What role does the woman wish to take in the school play
A．The violinist. B．The writer. C．The actress.
7．Which instrument does the man learn to play recently
A．The guitar. B．The violin. C．The guzheng.
听下面一段对话，回答8—10题。
8．When does Mary usually learn Python online
A．On Fridays. B．On Saturdays. C．On Sundays.
9．What kind of movie does Mary like best
A．Detective ones. B．Comedy ones. C．Science fiction ones.
10．Who will go to the cinema tomorrow
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A．Only the man. B．Only the woman. C．The speakers and Jack.
听下面一段对话，回答11—13题。
11．What is Tina’s weakest part of learning English
A．Speaking. B．Writing. C．Reading.
12．What matters most in learning a language according to Colin
A．Being patient.
B．Making friends with foreigners.
C．Living in an English-speaking country.
13．What does Colin suggest Tina do
A．Get up earlier to learn.
B．Read newspapers every day.
C．Practice English every morning.
听下面一段对话，回答14—17题。
14．Who is Mr. Timms
A．The head of the company.
B．The volunteer organizer.
C．A True Blue Neighbors representative.
15．According to the woman, which group has the biggest need
A．The soup kitchen. B．The elementary school. C．The shelter.
16．What will happen if the employees join the tutoring program
A．They will be paid four hours each week.
B．They will receive training.
C．They will need to sign up.
17．What will the employees probably do after the conversation
A．Ask more questions.
B．Get some dinner together.
C．Read some more information.
听下面一段独白，回答18—20题。
18．When can most children learn how to use the computer
A．At the age of 2. B．At the age of 3.5. C．In Grade3 or 4.
19．How did Judy’s son know the classification
A．On his own. B．Under Judy’s guidance. C．With the design of the computer.
20．Why is it necessary for children to learn the computer at home
A．They can avoid being at a disadvantage.
B．They can get online help from the teachers.
C．They’ll leave good impressions on their teachers.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
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第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Most Beautiful Seas in the World
Considering the most beautiful seas, it’s worth paying attention to the southern water bodies,
although, without doubt, each sea is attractive and charming in its own way.
The most beautiful sea in the world—Coral Sea
If we consider the beauty of the seas, and not their coasts, then the first place should be given to
the Coral Sea. The Coral Sea is a dangerous place for sailors, and at the same time one of the most
beautiful places for diving, and all this is due to the unique coral reefs that are at its bottom.
The second place—Red Sea
The Red Sea is a truly magnificent place. It has rich fish stocks, a huge number of amazing
creatures live in it, and the underwater world is exceptionally rich. Many corals live only here, and
divers are strictly forbidden to break them.
The third place—Bali Sea
The Bali Sea is located in the Pacific Ocean. This is another paradise(天堂)for relaxation，
receiving many tourists every season. The sea has a warm climate, creating ideal conditions for
relaxing on the islands of Java, Sulawesi, Sumbawa, Madura.
The fourth place—Caribbean
This is the warmest exotic(异域风情的)place where not only the sea but also the plants on its
coast please the eye. It’s located between North and South America, and on its shore there are a
number of small countries. Many tourists come here, because rest here is inexpensive, and you can
experience different cultural traditions.
21. For which group of people is the Coral Sea most suitable
A. Visitors hoping for beautiful and relaxing coasts.
B. Swimmers looking for the best swimming pools.
C. Professional divers with advanced equipment.
D. Young sailors hoping to find unique coral reefs.
22. Where should you go if you like various sea creatures
A. Coral Sea. B. Red Sea. C. Caribbean. D. Bali Sea.
23. Why do many visitors come to the Caribbean
A. To appreciate different cultures at a lower cost.
B. To look for more corals and the best places to dive.
C. To admire how volcanoes erupt in a short distance.
D. To relax on the islands of Java, Sulawesi and so on.
B
It was 11:30 a.m., and fishing on the water 40 miles off the North Carolina coast was a great
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way to spend a lazy July day. Calm seas, clear skies, hint of a breeze. Not another boat in sight.
Until now. Andrew Sherman, 50, spotted a speck(小点) on the horizon. As the speck approached,
it started to look like a boat. However, there wasn’t a soul in sight.
“Hey! Hey!” Andrew and his son, 21, shouted. Nothing. A horrifying thought took shape: The
captain had gone below, all right—and suffered a heart attack.
Jack leaped onto the boat, bringing it to a stop. “Empty ”he said.
Stunned, father and son said together, “It’s a ghost(幽灵) boat!”
Andrew called the Coast Guard. The Andrews could have left it at that, but they were curious:
What happened to the captain Locating the boat’s GPS system, they found the missing captain had
marked points along his route showing good fishing spots. Then the points suddenly stopped a few
miles back.
They headed for that last point with the two boats. From there, they made ever-enlarging circles
for the next hour.
Two hours earlier, Sascha Scheller, Captain of the boat, had been fishing for mahi-mahi when
he wanted to rest. He leaned over the boat side but slipped. Suddenly he was in the water. He grabbed
wildly for the swim ladder, but it slipped between his fingers. In dumbstruck(目瞪口呆的) horror he
watched his boat zoom off, taking his life jacket with it.
His only hope was to swim three miles back to where he’d last seen other boats. Suddenly,
Scheller spotted boats in the distance. Only when one close up to him did it dawn on Scheller: “That’s
my boat!”
That evening, when he got home, Andrew’s wife asked him how his day had gone. “It was a
slow day catching fish,” he told her. “But we did catch a man.”
24. What is the function of Paragraph 1
A. Making a comparison. B. Making an argument.
C. Setting a scene. D. Giving an example.
25. What do we know about the Andrews
A. They like to catch big mahi-mahi fish.
B. They fell out of the boat while resting.
C. They are ready to help others in need.
D. They were serving in the Coast Guard.
26. Why did Andrew say “we did catch a man” in the last paragraph
A. He was really fond of fishing men instead of fish.
B. He was jokingly telling her about the good deed.
C. He was very annoyed that they had wasted a day.
D. He was making an excuse for his poor fishing skill.
27. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Ghost Boat B. Boat Fishing C. The Andrews’ Story D. The Missing Man
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C
A famous American poet Robert Frost once said, “Poetry is what gets lost in translation. ”But
XuYuanchong, a well-known Chinese translator, had tried to convey the beauty of ancient Chinese
poetry throughout his life. His teacher Qian Zhongshu commented on his poetry translation, “You are
dancing while chained by rhyme and rhythm, but the dance shows amazing freedom and beauty,
which is quite impressive.”
Since 1978, Xu had published more than 100 translated works in Chinese, English and French,
reaching millions of readers at home and abroad. Most notably, he translated Chinese poems into
rhymed verses in both English and French. He was also the first Asian winner of the Aurora Borealis
Prize for Outstanding Translation of Fiction Literature.
Xu was known to be very fastidious in his work. For him, English is a “scientific” language that
needs exactness while Chinese is an “artistic” language that includes a wider range of content.
Following this principle, Xu kept not only faithfulness in meaning but beauty in emotion in his
translation.
Through Xu’s translations, time-honored Chinese wisdom has made an impact on Western
societies and the world. For example, when former US president Barack Obama tried to begin a
healthcare project during his presidency, some senators disagreed at first. But after reading the poem
titled Fishing in Snow translated by Xu, one senator was so impressed with the fisherman’s
independent thinking that he chose to support Obama.
Having made such great achievements, Xu maintained a routine. Every day he translated about
1, 000 words, working till 3 to 4 a. m., sleeping for about 3 hours and getting up at 6 a. m. to continue.
“Translation is a means of communicating with the writer’s soul. A sudden flicker of a good word or
a good line thrills every pore (毛孔) and every inch of my skin.” Xu said.
28. What does Paragraph 2 tell us about Xu Yuanchong
A. He mastered at least three foreign languages.
B. He translated about 100 Chinese works into English.
C. He was the first winner of the Aurora Borcalis Prize.
D. He was widely known for his translated rhymed verses.
29. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Xu was quite careful about translation.
B. Xu was very satisfied with his work.
C. Xu was so proud of his translating.
D. Xu was extremely fond of translation.
30. Why does the author give the example in Paragraph 4
A. To recommend Xu’s translation works.
B. To stress the charm of Chinese poetry.
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C. To show Xu’s great translation skills.
D. To prove the wisdom of the ancient Chinese.
31. Which of the following words can best describe Xu
A. Thoughtful and modest. B. Generous and warm-hearted.
C. Creative and open-minded. D. Talented and hard-working.
D
Cars produced today are essentially smartphones with wheels. For drivers, this has meant many
new features: automatic braking ( 刹车 ), turn-by-turn directions, entertainment systems. But
carmakers are getting much more. They’re constantly collecting data from our vehicles, like how
much we weigh, how fast we drive, how many children we have and even financial information. But
who owns and, finally, controls that data And what are carmakers doing with it
The issue of ownership is not clearly known. Drivers usually sign away their rights to data. It’s
not unlike buying a smartphone. The difference is that most customers have no idea vehicles collect
data. We know our smartphones collect data and we accept that we trade personal information for
convenience. With cars, we have no such expectation.
What carmakers are doing with the collected data isn’t clear. We know they use it to improve car
performance and safety. And we know they have the ability to sell it to third parties they might choose.
The data on your driving habits could be valuable to insurance companies. You may or may not choose
to share your data with these services. But while you can turn off location data on your cellphone,
there is no opt-out (退出权) feature for your car.
Carmakers use data to warn us when something needs repair or when our cars need to be taken
in for service. For almost a century, car owners have been able to take their vehicles to whichever
shop they trust for repair. That may be changing. When carmakers control the data, they can choose
which service centers receive our information. They are more likely to share our data only with their
branded dealerships (经销商) than with independent repair shops which could have advantage in
price and convenience.
It’s clear, because of its value — as high as $750 billion by 2030 — carmakers are unlikely to
release control of the data collected from our vehicles. Lawmakers, however, have the opportunity to
give drivers control—not just so that they can keep their data private but also so that they can share
it with the people they want to see it. This will let car owners maintain what they’ve had for a century:
the right to decide who fixes their car.
32. How is Paragraph 2 developed
A. By presenting data. B. By giving examples.
C. By analyzing causes. D. By making comparisons.
33. What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A. Car owners can easily turn off the data-collection feature in their cars.
B. Insurance companies have no interest in the data of driving habits.
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C. The data collected by carmakers is only used to improve car performance and safety.
D. Car owners may not have the choice to prevent their cars from collecting data.
34.What if carmakers control users’ data
A. More car shops will open.
B. Users will pay more for service.
C. Independent repair shops will make profits.
D. Carmakers will provide more repair shops.
35. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Laws are expected to bring the data back to drivers.
B. Drivers trade personal information for convenience.
C. Carmakers will share the vehicle data with drivers soon.
D. Car owners already have direct access to their vehicle data.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余
选项。
Learning English through news is a great way to improve your vocabulary and listening skills
and learn about current events. You can choose from written, audio, video and live TV news. 36
Typically, English news is with clear English. Most journalists and newsreaders write and speak
in Standard English and express themselves well. Their job is to give facts and summarize events for
the public. English news can be easier for ESL (English as a second language) learners to understand.
37 It also provides them with unlimited access to the modern language used by English native
speakers today.
Modern news media also provides a constant stream of real-life English conversations and fresh
information! Even the word “news” comes from the Latin term “nova”, meaning “new things”. When
you learn English through news, you have the chance to find out what is happening in the world right
now. 38 Interaction attracts language learners.
39 This gives you more choices when learning the language. If you prefer reading,
there are online newspapers and news websites for ESL students. If you want to improve your
listening and vocabulary skills, there are also TV news channels, radio stations and podcasts (播客).
Popular stories often appear in all of these formats.
Finally, fresh news arrives daily on every imaginable topic! 40 All you have to do is
look online! If you are not interested in politics and “serious” news, why not focus on sports news or
the latest from the music scene
A. That is because it has clear context and presentation.
B. Moreover, English news comes in many different forms.
C. This is only beneficial for those wanting to learn Standard English.
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D. Here are some useful tips for helping you improve your English.
E. You can also make comments and interact with others in the social media.
F. And English news is worth including in your study plan for the following reasons.
G. Whatever you like, you’ll always be able to find news articles and stories related to it.
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，从每小题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
News came that Zou Jiaqi and Qiu Xiuping 41 the first gold of the Hangzhou Asian Games
on Sunday.
Born in 2001, Zou Jiaqi was 42 by a Hangzhou City team coach in the fourth grade. And
then she started her 43 journey. Just two years later, she won her first gold medal at the
Hangzhou City Games.
Rowing rules forbid the use of 44 . Her hands suffer long-term rubbing against the oars(船
桨), 45 blisters(水泡) and bleeding. Sometimes, with blistered hands, she had to continue
training the next day without them fully healing. And 46 her hands were covered with
calluses(老茧) over time.
Despite his deep 47 for her, her father continued to encourage her to be 48 . In this
way, Zou Jiaqi advanced from the city team to the Zhejiang province women’s lightweight rowing
team in 2018. And finally she 49 entered the national team in 2022.
She has gained 50 national gold medals: in 2020, as 51 of the provincial team, she
won the women’s lightweight 2,000 meters at the National Rowing Championships. And in 2021, she
won the gold in the same 52 at the National Spring Rowing Championships. Later, she
continued to perform 53 at the national level, winning some more championships.
The group is now firmly 54 to reach the highest step of the podium at next summer’s Paris
Olympics. “As we earned our 55 to the 2024 Olympics, with the help of our coaches, at the
world championships, our next goal is claiming the title in Paris,” said Qiu.
41. A. caught B. robbed C. seized D. limited
42. A. discovered B. mastered C. rescued D. invested
43. A. running B. swimming C. diving D. rowing
44. A. gloves B. shoes C. hat D. sunglasses
45. A. giving up B. leading to C. falling behind D. paying off
46. A. usually B. ultimately C. entirely D. unfortunately
47. A. criticism B. contrast C. concern D. nerve
48. A. regretful B. objective C. innovative D. strong
49. A. accurately B. difficultly C. successfully D. obviously
50. A. seldom B. several C. few D. rare
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51. A. part B. coach C. employer D. fan
52. A. chart B. sample C. structure D. group
53. A. excellently B. normally C. badly D. commonly
54. A. related B. delighted C. determined D. appealed
55. A. ability B. license C. reputation D. ticket
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。
With society in China 56. (develop) fast, people are facing a lot of pressure, so they
are looking for ways 57. (relax) and reduce stress. That is why 50-year-old Qi Hang
wanted to open a bookstore on the theme of humor.
Entering the bookstore, one can see a table, on 58. are some children's books. Above
hang curtains that carry words that translate to “being happy 59. (be) everyone's demand”.
On the shelves in the 111-square-meter store, one can find books by writers from home 60.
abroad: essays by Wang Zengqi and Li Juan, works by crosstalk master Hou Baolin, and so
on.
Stickers with handwritten information 61. (use) to introduce the writers. For example,
“If you feel life is boring, read Wang Zengqi”. “Li Juan is a tailor, but also 62. most
humorous essayist in China. The shop owner 63. (strong) recommends her”.
In total, there are more than 1,000 books of over 700 titles 64. (display) at the
bookstore, and Qi says he has read 80 percent of them. “We believe that humor bookstores can bring
65. (laugh) to people and everybody needs it, so it's workable,” Qi says.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分）
假如你是李华，你校将举办音乐节（Music Festival），请写封邮件邀请外教 Steven 参加，
内容包括
1. 时间地点;
2. 活动安排;
3. 欢迎他表演节目。
注意：
1．词数 80 左右；
2．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Steven,
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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第二节 读后续写(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。
“We’ve got this,” my friend Alex laughed loudly as we stepped off the library steps. We had both
been nominated (提名) for the Youth Excellence Program, an honor and a chance almost every student
was crazy about.
That weekend, Alex and I sat in my living room, carefully completing the program application.
We each aimed to show we had all qualities the program valued: academic excellence, leadership,
community service, and responsibility. I detailed my devotion to challenging courses, while Alex
described his volunteer work at the local food bank. We left no stone unturned, fully confident in our
success. The following day, we both submitted（提交） our applications to the teacher hopefully.
Weeks passed. Then one day, I received a letter about the project. I rushed out of the classroom
and opened it. I felt a stab of sadness right in my heart: my name was not on the list. At that very
moment, I saw Alex came, waving his letter with a beaming smile. It was clear he had news that
contrasted with my own. Without hesitation, I turned away to avoid him. I knew he was eager to share
his joy. Perhaps, he even had planned to celebrate the good news together with me.
But I just couldn’t face it: they picked him but refused me. How could fate be so unfair Anger
and despair just blinded me. That afternoon, on the school bus, I sat alone and avoided eye contact
with Alex. When the bus arrived at my street, I just jumped off, without saying goodbye or smiling
to him. I hurried home, thrusting (塞) the letter into my mom’s hands. I buried my face in the cushions,
sobbing uncontrollably as waves of heartache swept over me.
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。
From that day on, I didn’t talk to Alex. ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Finally, Mom talked with me, saying Alex wasn’t the one to blame. ______________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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绵阳南山中学 2024 年秋季高 2023 级半期考试
英语答案
听力: 1-5 CBACC 6-10 CABBC 11-15 AACAB 16-20 BCBAA
阅读: 21-23 CBA 24-27 CCBA 28-31. DACD 32-35 DDBA
七选五：36-40 FAEBG
完形填空：41-45. CADAB 46-50. BCDCB 51-55. ADACD
语法填空：56. developing 57. to relax 58. which 59. is 60 .and
61. are used 62.the 63. strongly 64. displayed 65. laughter/laughs
应用文
Dear Steven,
You must have heard of the Music Festival to be held in our school. Since you take
much interest in music, I request the honor of your presence in the festival.
As scheduled, it will be held on the playground from 5 pm to 7pm next Sunday.
Sitting on the grass, we will be fully absorbed in the attractive and fascinating
performance from students and teachers. Additionally, we audience will interact with
the performers during the intervals. Furthermore, we also expect to see you perform on
the stage. Your attendance will make the festival more impressive.
We do hope you are able to join us at this festival. Looking forward to your early
reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
From that day on, I didn’t talk to Alex. Each day at school, I passed the hallways
with a new route, avoiding the places where he appeared. The shared excitement that
once connected us was replaced by a painful silence. Alex tried to do something to
mend it. One day, he even left me a note, trying to comfort me. But I looked at him
coldly, “Leave me alone.” I knew I was hurting him, but the pain of rejection was too
fresh, and I couldn’t find the words to bridge the gap. My mom noticed my unhappiness
and tried to find a way to help.
Finally, Mom talked with me, saying Alex wasn’t the one to blame. She reminded
me that success and failure were parts of life’s journey. “You should have congratulated
your friend on this instead of feeling pitiful for yourself,” she said seriously. It suddenly
struck me how unfairly I treated Alex. Seized by guilt, I followed mom’s advice and
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left Alex a note, expressing my feelings—not as an apology, but as a step towards
healing and rebuilding our bond. It was time to face my fears and embrace the reality
that our friendship could help get through tough times.
听力原文
第一节
1．M: What happened to your son
W: My little boy fell down the stairs while he was playing with his classmates.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. Let me examine him right now... Luckily, he didn’t break any
bones.
2. M: There are so many plants in your house!
W: Yeah. I used to be a professional gardener, but my age eventually made it impossible.
So now, I have my lovely little garden.
M: It’s beautiful! I feel like I’m traveling through a forest.
3. M: Wow, I love that dress on you.
W: Its length is perfect. But I’m not sure about the color. My skin color is a little dark
and I wonder if it looks good. The indoor lights are too strong.
M: Let’s see if we have the same dress in blue.
4. W: You’re going to take a vacation next month
M: Yes, my family and I are going to New York. We will visit the Statue of Liberty and
Times Square. What I’m most excited about is that I will see a play on Broadway.
5.W: I’d love to have Grandma’s glasses. Granddad. Only, they mean a lot of memories.
You should keep them.
M: I know you always like them. It will make me happy to keep them in the family.
第二节
6. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
W: What are you up to this afternoon
M: I’m going to try out for the school musical.
W: Me too! I hope to play the role of a famous actress. What about you
M: I hope to be in the band.
W: What instrument do you play
M: Several, actually. My grandfather taught me to play the guzheng when I was little.
It’s a traditional Chinese instrument. Then I started violin lessons at primary school,
and I took up the guitar a few months ago.
W: Wow! Do you write songs as well
M: Not really. But I’d like to have a go at it someday!
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7. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
M: What are you going to do this weekend, Mary
W: I usually learn Python online on Saturdays and read books on Sundays. But this
Saturday, I plan to go to the cinema, because there will be a new movie coming out,
and one of my favorite actors will play a key role in this film. I have been looking
forward to it for a long time.
M: Do you think that enjoying movies at the cinema is much more fascinating than
watching movies at home
W: Yes, exactly! You can watch high-resolution images on a big screen with Dolby
sound effects.
M: I really like watching detective movies and science fiction movies in the cinema.
How about you
W: My favorite is comedy. Whenever I watch one, I feel like the whole world is brighter.
And if you watch those movies in cinema, you can be much happier because of the
audience around you.
M: You are absolutely right. By the way, are you going to watch the movie alone
W: No, I will go there with Jack. Would you like to join us
M: I’m in! Tell me which cinema you will go to, and I can see you tomorrow.
8.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
W: Colin, you got the highest score on the English exam again. How I envy you!
M: You did make progress this time, especially in reading and writing parts.
W: But I’m still dissatisfied with my spoken English. It’s my biggest problem.
M: Cheer up, Tina. Let me help you find the right way to learn English. When you’re
studying a language, the keyword is patience. It’s of the greatest importance, because
nobody can master a language all at once.
W: Oh, yeah. But what am I supposed to do Find some foreign friends or go abroad to
learn it
M: Not exactly. You can just make full use of every morning to practice English.
W: Should I get up earlier every day
M: You don’t have to do so. Actually, there are indeed many chances in the morning
that you can grasp to learn English. For example, you can listen to English news while
you are dressing and washing. At the same time, you can imitate and speak English
loudly. You need to take every opportunity to learn.
W: Practice makes perfect, right
M: You said it.
9. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
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M: Hello, everyone. I’d like to introduce Sally Reacher, who is here today representing
our True Blue Neighbors program. I want our company to give back to the community,
so I’m giving each employee four hours off a week to help one organization. Sally will
be introducing the opportunities.
W: Thanks, Mr. Timms. Our biggest need is for tutoring volunteers at the local
elementary school. We will provide training, of course, and all you have to do is give
your time.
M: I understand there are other opportunities besides the tutoring program at the
elementary school. Can you tell us about some of them
W: We have groups that go to the local soup kitchen to help serve meals every week.
And we also have teams that gather household items and take them to shelters.
M: So, do my employees have to sign up
W: Of course not. It’s volunteer work, with “voluntary” being an important aspect of it.
M: And how do we get involved
W: There’s a table at the back of the room with information sheets. You can look at all
our organizations and choose where you’ll put your energy.
10. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
W: It’s easy for parents to get worried about their kids being left behind. But the truth
is, two-year-olds don’t need a computer. Early-childhood experts agree that two-year-
olds need experience in the real first. At about three and a half, most children can learn
to handle the mouse. At this age, kids may not need a computer, but they’ll enjoy it.
And they’ll learn from it, often in unforeseen ways. Judy Salpeter, San Francisco,
California, editor of Technology and Learning, remembers that when her son was three,
he loved a paint-box program that allowed him to position stamps of little figures on
the screen. One day, she overheard him saying, “I’ll put all these here because they’re
food, and all these here because they’re animals.” Although the software hadn’t been
designed to teach classification, it allowed him to experiment with that idea himself. If
you don’t have a computer by the time your child goes to school, he’ll form his first
impressions of computers in the classroom. It’s OK for them to learn the computer at
school. But if they had used it at home, they’ll feel smarter and it’s easier for them to
succeed in their studies. By third or fourth grade, however, students may be at a definite
disadvantage in both writing and research if they don’t have at-home access toward
processing programs.
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