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2025年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试
英 语 试 题 卷
(银川一中第四次模拟考试)
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Workmates. C. Strangers.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a store.
3. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To make an apology.
B. To ask for advice.
C. To offer an invitation.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A restaurant. B. A website. C. A job.
5. What will the woman do next
A. Practice tennis.
B. Hold a yard sale.
C. Stick up the posters.
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、7题。
6. Why is the song Happy Birthday to You recorded in the Guinness World Records
A. It's one of the simplest.
B. It's one of the most translated.
C. It's one of the most popular.
7. Who composed the song Good Morning to All
A. Patty and her sister. B. Patty and her teacher. C. Patty and her student.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man invite the woman to do tonight
A. Attend a concert. B. See a film. C. Play video games.
9. Why does the woman have to be home around 6 pm on Tuesdays
A. To help with housework.
B. To have a family gathering.
C. To look after her brother.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. How long did Fred work at his job
A. About 20 years. B. About 30 years. C. About 40 years.
11. What did Fred need to do
A. Clean the sports fields.
B. Collect footballs from water.
C. Pick up litter on the beach.
12. What does the woman say about Fred's job
A. It was well - paid. B. It was easy. C. It was dangerous.
13. Why is Fred's old job unavailable now
A. The club moved. B. The club closed. C. The club modernised.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What inspired Leo to begin his career as a critic
A. A newspaper article. B. A professional critic. C. A college course.
15. What does Leo work for
A. For a band. B. For a magazine. C. For a school.
16. Which aspect of Leo's work does he dislike
A. Arguing with his editor.
B. Being alone during the day.
C. Working late in the evenings.
17. What is Leo's attitude towards being an editor
A. Interested. B. Ambiguous. C. Disapproving.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why was the speaker unhappy
A. His house got flooded.
B. Some of his plants were killed.
C. Lots of soil was lost from his land.
19. Where did the speaker get money to buy trees for the hills
A. From the bank. B. From the community. C. From a businessman.
20. What is the speaker learning to do
A. Keep bees. B. Make honey. C. Grow vegetables.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Successful Companies Founded by Youngsters
WordPress, Matt Mullenweg
Eighteen-year-old Matt loved blogging. He used a platform to upload pictures and write. After a while, the owners discontinued the platform. Matt, however, wasn’t ready to let go of his blog. So he and Mike Little built a blogging platform called WordPress, which has been well received.
Injective Protocol, Eric Chen
Eric Chen co-founded Injective Protocol alongside Albert Chon in 2018. Injective Protocol is a layer-2 decentralized exchange（二层去中心化交易所）. In 2021, Injective raised $10 million! Their hard work continues to pay off, as Eric and Albert made it to Forbes Finance’s list of 30 Under 30 for 2024!
MinorMynas, Hillary Yip
At 10 years old, after years of struggling to learn Chinese, Hillary’s parents decided to send her and her brother to a summer program in Hong Kong, and with no other option but to speak Chinese, they learned it almost overnight. At this point she came up with her best idea yet: a video-sharing platform for kids to learn languages as a community. MinorMynas came to life one year later. Today, the app is moving toward a way for kids to learn anything from languages to math.
Maya’s Ideas, Maya Penn
In 2007, Maya Penn, aged 7, joined Etsy, which inspired her to plan her own shop. She decided to sell headbands and accessories (配饰). And out of curiosity, she started and launched Maya’s Ideas at 8 years old. Maya built the website herself and decided to give a percentage to charities and only make eco-friendly products.
21. Who built a blogging platform
A. Eric Chen. B. Albert Chon.
C. Matt Mullenweg. D. Maya Penn.
22. What inspired Hillary Yip to create MinorMynas
A. Her interest in app development.
B. Her struggles with learning math.
C. Her desire to connect with friends.
D. Her experience in a language program.
23. What is special about Maya’s Ideas
A. It targets young children particularly.
B. It emphasizes sustainable practices.
C. It hires local artists to make headbands.
D. It sells things at one percent discount.
B
If you love English literature, old books, or bookstores, then you must read 84 Charing Cross Road. It is a collection of real - life letters of Helene Hanff, a television writer and New York City-based author, and Frank Doel, the buyer for London’s Marks & Co. Booksellers, a bookshop located at 84 Charing Cross Road. Their correspondence covers twenty years throughout the 1950s and 1960s; as the decades go by, their business relationship develops into a true friendship.
This transcontinental friendship begins with a letter inquiring after an ad in the Saturday Evening Review. Hanff’s tastes favor the out-of-print (think Chaucer and The Oxford Book of English Prose), and she can’t find anything in New York.
Doel responds, sending some lovely books for cheap, and they’re off. They slowly reveal their lives to each other—Hanff’ s as an ambitious playwright, and Doel’s as a husband and father in post-war London. Letters from Hanff’s friends and Doel’s coworkers create a three - dimensional description of this unlikely friendship.
Hanff and Doel are a charming sliver (片段) of life in mid - century New York and London. As a bookseller, I wish I could have been around when business was conducted with letters. I imagine Doel as a man who could remember every book in his shop — he could pick the perfect volume for a customer from a dusty bookshelf. I know it’s great that my independent bookstore has a database, and that my longing for pre - Amazon, pre-Kindle era is emotional talk, but the fact of the matter is Marks & Co. is no longer in business. The sweetness of this book is marked with sadness.
This is a book to take to a park on a nice spring day and read in one go (It’s only ninety-five pages!). If you’re anything like me, you might have to put it down from time to time and sigh, and smile.
24. Why does Hanff write the first letter
A. To place an advertisement.
B. To inquire about cheaper sales.
C. To try to get a book published.
D. To search for less accessible books.
25. What does “they’re off” underlined in paragraph 3 mean
A. They support each other.
B. They start a business together.
C. They travel to each other’s cities.
D. They begin their correspondence.
26. What feeling does the author express about Marks & Co.
A. Regret over its closure.
B. Worry about its inefficiency.
C. Happiness about its expansion.
D. Appreciation for its existence.
27. What is the purpose of this text
A. To honor a friendship.
B. To recommend a book.
C. To remember a historical site.
D. To reflect on an old way of life.
C
A new smart mirror that launched at CES 2024 brings the storybook phrase “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all ” into reality. Powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), Baracoda’s BMind smart mirror claims to be able to determine your mood and, in turn, offer ways to improve it.
The smart mirror, which has already been recognized with a 2024 CES Innovation Award in the smart home category, combines AI and natural language processing to analyze the feelings of whoever is looking into the mirror through expressions, gestures, and tones. It then adapts to your current mood and provides light treatment sessions, guided mindfulness exercises, and self-affirmations (自我肯定), with the goal of improving your mood and helping you manage your stress.
Sabrina Ortiz, who has been under pressure lately, was able to try out the mirror in person at CES. The mirror asked how her day was, and she said it was going terribly. The mirror followed up by saying comforting words, switched the lights to a calming blue color while displaying an image of nature, and asked her to start a guided mindfulness exercise. In addition, when someone in front of the mirror said they didn’t feel pretty, the mirror gave them positive feedback, Ortiz said.
Aside from the mental health aspect, the BMind also has customized features like guided teeth brushing, skin analysis and coaching, bathroom water temperature monitoring, and more.
It’s important to note that AI and mental health can be a tricky combination, in part because of the potential for prejudice in the underlying algorithms (算法) as well as privacy concerns. Baracoda states that their platform stores health and personal data locally, and never shares it with any party without the user’s clear request and agreement.
28. What is the primary function of the BMind
A. To offer entertainment through storytelling.
B. To monitor physical well-being indicators.
C. To provide personalized fashion advice.
D. To deliver emotion - boosting features.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about concerning the BMind
A. Its working principles. B. Its technical difficulties.
C. Its wide recognition. D. Its complex design.
30. How might Ortiz feel after trying out the BMind
A. Connected. B. Encouraged.
C. Shocked. D. Embarrassed.
31. What does Baracoda’s statement stress
A. It respects users’ privacy very much.
B. It has trouble combining AI and mental health.
C. It prioritizes developing unprejudiced algorithms.
D. It works with other parties to protect users’ data.
D
Dreams are pure emotional and cognitive gold. Those often super-realistic, broken images and plot lines that can instantly disappear when we open our eyes, allow us not only to explore the themes and challenges of our day, but to step into the what-ifs of tomorrow.
Whether we remember our dreams or not, our brain and dreams are multi-tasking to the maximum extent while we sleep. Together, they are weakening negative ones, improving our stress recovery ability, cognitive function, problem-solving capabilities and our mental health, all of which explain the emotional roller coaster that can come with sleep deprivation (剥 夺). When we don't gel enough sleep, we're robbed of those invaluable sleep-dependent advantages that give us a depth of insight and emotional processing.
Not all dreams are made equal. It's the vivid dreams that take place during our rapid eye movement (REM)sleep, in the second half of the night, that really deliver when it comes to building our emotional recovery ability. The less vivid, non-rapid eye movement(NREM) dreams that occur when we first go to sleep have their own vital learning and memory-consolidating role to play, too. But if we haven't had enough sleep, we're likely to be short of REM, with consequences that can carry into our day.
According to dream theorists Robert Stickgold and Antonio Zadra, there are two standout benefits we get from our dream life. First, the narratives we create that allow us to travel in time —“to experience 'the thoughts, sensations and emotions generated by those narratives”—effectively rehearsing (排练) and actually experiencing the what-ifs of our life. And second, the space that dreams create where we can not only imagine possible events, but where we're free “to plan, to plot, to explore.”
In our virtual REM world, our brain searches through memories, making connections to help process daily worries and find solutions, so that once we've “slept on it” , we can definitely have a much deeper and greater perspective.
32. Why does the author mention “emotional roller coaster” in paragraph 2
A. To describe the fun of dreaming vividly.
B. To show why people enjoy roller coasters.
C. To highlight the risks of inadequate sleep.
D. To explain how dreams process daily worries.
33.What happens if REM sleep is reduced
A. More vivid NREM dreams. B. Worse daytime emotions.
C. Faster memory formation. D. Longer deep sleep time.
34. What do dreams help us do according to Stickgold
A. Forget bad experiences.
B. Make memories stronger.
C. Increase sleep time.
D. Practice future situations.
35. What message does the author mainly convey
A. Nightmares harm mental health.
B. Dreams strengthen mind and emotions.
C. REM sleep is the key to emotional balance.
D. Eight hours' sleep is needed to improve health.
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填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Slow travel focuses on deep connections with local people, cultures, food, and music. It emphasizes the idea that travel should have a meaningful, lasting impact, while also supporting local communities and the environment. 36 The movement was to preserve local cuisine and support regional farming. Similarly, slow travel encourages travelers to explore in respectful and beneficial ways for the places they visit.
Slow travel has many benefits, including preventing “tourist burnout.” 37 Abandon the checklist mentality and focus on personal growth, education, and development. You don’t need to see every attraction for a successful trip; there’s always another trip. 38 Local accommodations are often less expensive and more charming than chain options. Additionally, slow travel opens up opportunities to make meaningful connections. By learning a bit of the local language and talking with residents, you can find experiences beyond the typical tourist path, like learning to cook with a local or sharing a traditional meal.
39 Live like a local by seeking out recommendations and hidden places rather than following a guidebook. Try not to see everything on a list — better yet, skip the list entirely. Welcome the unexpected, and take advantage of moments for personal growth, whether it’s shopping in a local market or staying with a host family. Finally, bring the slow travel mindset home. Think of yourself as a tourist in your own city. 40
A. Slow travel can also save money.
B. You may want to try some local food.
C. Trying to see everything can be tiring.
D. To slow travel, start with a shift in mindset.
E. The key to slow travel is living with the locals.
F. You can discover something new in familiar places.
G. It is similar to the “slow food” movement starting in Italy.
第三部分：英语知识运用（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，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Zen Micheline Hung began playing the piano at the age of four and continueed to practice every day. As she entered her teenage years, she felt a 41 to contribute to her community.
Hung came up with the 42 of playing music for shelter pets after recalling how her dogs 43 her piano skills. “I wrote an email to Franny Kent at the Bideawee shelter, and told her I wanted to play music for the shelter pets as a 44 of music therapy (疗法) to help 45 their anxiety and make them feel more comfortable while they are in the process of finding their forever homes,” Hung explained. After a few days, she 46 a response. Kent replied that Hung’s proposal was “a(n) 47 idea,” and then Hung became Bideawee’s volunteer pianist for pets.
When Hung started playing at the shelter, she remained 48 about her musical selections and often 49 the music to the animals’ personalities and 50 . “For dogs, I feel like my music has 51 them if they are lying down and relaxing,” Hung noted. “As for cats, some of them simply stop what they are doing and listen 52 .”
The talented teen’s parents, Joseph and Cleo Hung, also 53 at Bideawee. Hung enjoys volunteering alongside her family and says the work has given them new 54 to discuss.
Hung hopes that her volunteer piano concerts for the dogs and cats at Bideawee will 55
others to discover meaningful ways to give back.
41. A. desire B. trend C. talent D. commitment
42. A. definition B. principle C. idea D. trick
43. A. engaged in B. dealt with C. worried about D. responded to
44. A. result B. style C. form D. review
45. A. assess B. reduce C. cover D. document
46. A. received B. interpreted C. supported D. presented
47. A. possible B. practical C. amusing D. crazy
48. A. optimistic B. curious C. nervous D. flexible
49. A. applies B. shows C. tailors D. owes
50. A. comforts B. actions C. decisions D. advantages
51. A. reached B. threatened C. reminded D. shocked
52. A. proudly B. anxiously C. bravely D. attentively
53. A. teach B. report C. struggle D. volunteer
54. A. doubts B. excuses C. topics D. conflicts
55. A. persuade B. inspire C. force D. require
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。
On March 3,2025, the Juste Debout World Street Dance Finals that has no age restrictions was held in Paris, attracting 56 (count) outstanding dancers from around the world.
Two young Chinese talents, 10-year-old Song Haoming and 14-year-old Fu Junxi, represented China in the Hip-Hop category. 57 made their performance impressive was that they mixed the movements of Chinese traditional martial arts( 武术 ) , like drunk boxing, into their dance. The audience and judges, 58 (astonish) by these elements, expressed their admiration.
Their journey in the competition was remarkable. In the round of 16 to 8,they performed
59 (professional) and defeated opponents with a score of 4:1, advancing to 60 quarter-finals, where they faced two well-known international dancers. However, Song and Fu did not show any fear. They once again presented their amazing performance, which set the stage 61 fire. Eventually, they madeit to the semi-finals, 62 (create) the best result in China's history in this event. After the match, they showed the national flag and were proud 63 (demonstrate) the charm of Chinese culture to the world.
Juste Debout is one of the world's top street dance 64 (competition), focusing on various street dance styles. The fact that these two young Chinese dancers achieved such great results in this highly competitive event 65 (show) the rising level of Chinese street dance and the creativity of the new generation.
写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，上周末你去市科技馆体验了一次兼职讲解员的工作。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well!_____ ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25）
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。
The boys in the block were going to have a roller-skating race next Saturday. They were divided into two teams: the Sunnysiders and the Shadysiders, with five boys on each team. Andy was on the Sunnysiders. They lost last year, so they were desperate to win this time. But Andy knew his short legs made it hard for him to skate fast.
One day, Andy was greeted by a pleasant “Hello” as he was putting on his roller-skates. He looked up and saw his new neighbor, Francis. “Hello!” he replied cheerfully, noticing his neighbor’s long legs. “Wanna skate with me Look at your long legs! Just the right kind to make you a good skater.” “I’d love to. You know, I’m really good at roller skating and I used to help my team win.” Francis said, his tone now heavy with sadness. “But I lost my roller skates and my mom just cannot afford to buy me another pair.”
Andy thought it was a shame for Francis. As a new comer, there were undoubtedly many moments when he must have felt lonely. Andy thought to himself, wondering what he could do for Francis. But he had to say goodbye in a hurry since the team were meeting in the open space on the corner to talk over some plans.
When talking to the team captain, Andy suggested adding another boy to their team, Francis. But the captain said “No” as the team knew nothing about him. Besides, the Shadysiders wouldn’t let them take on an extra player.
In the following days, Andy practiced very hard with his team. Then came the day before the race when he saw Francis on the sidewalk, watching them skate, his eyes filled with a sense of loss. Somehow it upset Andy, and his desire to help his new neighbor resurfaced. Then he thought of a way that could not only help his team win, but help Francis fit in.
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。
He rushed to Francis, excited to tell him his plan._______ _________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The next day, the race began as scheduled.________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________银川一中2025届高三年级第四次模拟答案
一、选择题部分
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A C B A C C A A B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B C A A B B A B C B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C D B D D A B D A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A C B D B G C A D F
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A C D C B A B D C B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D D C B
听力：1～5 ACBAC 6～10 CAABC 11～15 BCAAB 16～20 BABCB
阅读：21-23CDB 24-27DDAB 28-31 DABA 32-35 CBDB 36-40. GCADF
完型：41-45 ACDCB 46-50 ABDCB 51-55 ADDCB
二、非选择题部分
56.countless 57. What 58. astonished 59.professionally 60.the
61.on 62. creating 63.to demonstrate petitions 65.shows
写作部分
Possible version:
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well! Last weekend, I had the opportunity to work as a part - time guide at the City Science Museum. It was an amazing experience!
I started by greeting visitors and providing them with information about the exhibits. I explained how different technologies work and patiently answered their questions. It was incredibly rewarding to see the curiosity and excitement on their faces, especially the children.At first, I had butterflies in my stomach, but as I interacted with the visitors, my confidence quickly grew. Sharing knowledge and witnessing their enthusiasm truly made my day. I can’t wait to do it again!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【参考范文】
He rushed to Francis, excited to tell him his plan. “Francis, you can use my skates in the race tomorrow! ” Andy yelled, eyes shining with hope. Francis hesitated. Noticing that, Andy explained that having him on their team would not only boost their chances of winning but also help him make more friends. Eventually, Francis put on the roller - skates and skated around, his talent instantly impressing the captain who was nearby. Struck by Francis’ excellent skills, the captain agreed to include the new boy. At that moment, Andy felt a touch of emptiness for giving up his own chance, but a surge of excitement for the plan as well.
The next day, the race began as scheduled. Francis, wearing Andy’s skates, stood at the starting line, looking determined, while Andy, from the sidelines, felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness. The race was intense, but Francis’ excellent skating skills helped the Sunnysiders finally win the race. Once the race was finished, Francis, now part of the team, skated over to Andy with the others. Together, they lifted Andy onto their shoulders, celebrating not just the victory but also the newfound friendships. Cheers filled the air, and Andy experienced as well of pride and a profound sense of accomplishment for the success of his friend and the team.
听力原文
(Text 1)
W: Hey, have you heard James is going to stand in the student election, as a “green” candidate! He gave a speech in our class about how to save water.
M: I know. He’s always cared about those issues. I’ll vote for him.
(Text 2)
W: These are the jeans you like, aren’t they The ones with the star design.
M: I used to wear those when I was about ten, Mum! Let’s try another shop.
(Text 3)
M: I’ve got a really bad stomachache, but I don’t want to miss my swimming lesson. If you were me, what would you do
W: Go home! You shouldn’t go swimming with a stomachache — it could be dangerous.
(Text 4)
W: I tried that new hamburger restaurant yesterday. It was lovely. Have you been there
M: Yes, I have. The service was quick and the online reviews were good.
(Text 5)
W: What’s that you’re putting up, Henry
M: It’s a poster for a yard sale I’m having on Saturday. I want to put up as many as I can today because I’ve got tennis practice at six o’clock.
W: Well, I can help you if you want.
M: Thanks.
第一节到此结束。
第二节：听下面 5 段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
W: Happy Birthday to You ... We all know this song.
M: Yes. It is in the Guinness Book of World Records as one of the best-known songs in the world! It’s difficult to find a place in the world where people won’t sing along!
W: Do you know who wrote it
M: The first written record was made by sisters Patty and Mildred Hill. Patty was a kindergarten teacher and her sister was a pianist. They created this song with the intention of singing it to children, and originally titled it Good Morning to All. Over time, the lyrics were adapted for birthdays, and now it’s sung as “Happy Birthday to You” in different languages.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
M: How about going to the concert tonight
W: I’d love to, but I don’t think I can come. It’s a Tuesday night.
M: What’s wrong with Tuesday nights
W: My family always spends these evenings together. We started this tradition when my sister Maggie broke her leg last year. She couldn’t leave the house. So, Mum suggested that we should spend one evening a week together at home to support Maggie. So we try to be home around 6 pm on Tuesdays.
M: Wow! What do you do then
W: Last week, we played video games. Dad says he has prepared a surprise for this week.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第13四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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W: Today we’ve got a story about a man with an unusual job. His name is Fred. He started it when he was 20 years old and worked at it until he retired at the age of 60.
M: What did he do
W: He was an expert at using small boats so the local football club employed him. The club’s stadium was next to a river. The players often kicked footballs into the river. So Fred’s job was to pick up lost footballs from the river in his boat.
M: Did Fred earn a lot of money
W: No, but he didn’t pay to go to the football matches. The club paid him a small amount of money. Fred was good at his job, but he did fall into the river a few times, so it was also full of danger.
M: Does anybody do Fred’s old job today
W: No, because the football club moved to a new stadium and it isn’t next to a river.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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W: Leo, how did you get into reviewing music
M: Well, I’d been doing opinion pieces about songs on my blog. Then, when an article in the local newspaper said my writing was as good as professional criticism, I decided it was time I started earning something from it.
W: Was it easy to get a publisher
M: Not at first. I was too unknown to get anywhere simply by emailing an application to music studios. Instead, I found a magazine that was hiring writers and the editor agreed to take me on.
W: Is there a downside to your job
M: Well, I often work late into the night, but I don’t mind since I’m so passionate about music. I do miss having colleagues to chat with, which I did when I used to work in an office. Now my contact with my editor is mainly by email.
W: Would you like to be an editor in the future
M: Definitely. I like sharing my enjoyment of great music with others. And I might get to interview some big stars in the music world.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 10) (M)
Even as an individual, we can make a difference to the environment. I live in the countryside. My garden backs onto some hills. Over the years, all the trees have been removed from there. This meant that when it rained, my garden was covered in water and soil. I didn’t mind the water — that soon disappeared, but the soil covered and damaged my plants. It was unpleasant to see many of them die. Then I decided to organize my neighbors to plant trees on the hills above our houses. Initially, we didn’t have the money to buy the small trees. Luckily, a cafe owner agreed to give us financial support. Since then, the trees we bought have grown significantly, so now we don’t get flooding any more. Once our little forest was established, we started to tend to bees. My neighbor is an expert. Now he is teaching us how to produce honey. You see, everyone can do something to make a difference.

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