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南充高中2025—2026学年度上学期半期考试
高2024级英语试题
时间：120分钟 总分：150分
注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 作答时，在答题卡上将选择题的答案涂黑，将非选择题的答案写在答题卡规定的位置上，在试卷上作答，答案无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。
1. What kind of discount can the man get
A. 10%. B. 6%. C. 5%.
2. What does Helen think of her new neighbor
A. Careless. B. Annoying. C. Considerate.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Hotel clerk and guest. B. Husband and wife. C. House agent and customer.
4. Where will Romesh go
A. The cleaner’s. B. A company. C. A cafe.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Where to put plastic. B. How to recycle at home. C. What to do with paper products.
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. What does the man do for the woman
A. He returns money to her. B. He arranges a presentation. C. He changes a train ticket for her.
7. What will happen to the woman
A. She’ll leave at 6:30. B. She’ll cancel her trip. C. She’ll travel in business class.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至10 题。
8. What did the woman just finish
A. A face-to-face conversation. B. A talk on the phone. C. A job interview.
9. What does the man tell the woman about
A. Her responsibilities. B. The company’s business. C. The company’s future plan.
10. What will the woman do next
A. Answer the telephone. B. Join the sales department. C. Learn about the products.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What does the man say about the film
A. It is aimed at children. B. It is inspiring. C. It is adapted from life stories.
12. What are the online reviews generally like about the film
A. Positive. B. Critical. C. Mixed.
13. What happened to the film
A. It won many international awards.
B. It was selected as the best film of this year.
C. It was considered the most competitive film.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What is the main purpose of “Family Welcome” event
A. Welcoming families. B. Entertaining children. C. Having parent-child activities.
15. What is this year’s short film about
A. Sculpture. B. Painting. C. Family.
16. What do we know about the concerts
A. They are longer in the morning.
B. They are held in a fixed place.
C. They present various kinds of music.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What did the speaker fail to do
A. Prepare a test. B. Grade a test. C. Announce the results.
18. What does the speaker expect his students to do
A. Change their attitudes. B. Observe nature. C. Be creative.
19. What inspired scientists to create the new plastic
A. Insects. B. A dream. C. Food packages.
20. What is one potential use of the new plastic
A. Keeping food for a long time.
B. Detecting bad food through packages.
C. Making food packages more colorful.
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Take part in an amazing two-week adventure as a volunteer in Kenya, working to protect animals on the beautiful plains. Experience the joy of seeing wonderful creatures in their natural home while helping with important animal protection work.
The DAY-BY-DAY schedule
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi on a Saturday. You will be picked up from the airport and spend your first night in a comfortable lodge in the city.
Day 2: After breakfast, you will be collected early from the lodge and driven to the wildlife site, which takes about two hours. You will receive a friendly welcome and begin your first day of animal work!
Day 3+: On most days, you will spend time in the field, watching animals and helping with tasks to protect them. On a sunny day, you might go on a safari (观赏旅游) to see elephants, lions, and other animals!
Last Day: On your final day, you will return to Nairobi for your flight home or to continue your travels.
The cost is 1,200, which covers the volunteer program, a place to stay, airport transfers, one night in a lodge, daily breakfasts, and lunches during your work days. You can extend your stay for an extra 400 per week.
This is a great experience! Many volunteers choose to stay for four weeks, with some extending to six weeks and still wanting to stay longer. If you have questions about this adventure or need help, we are here to assist you!
21. What can you do on the third day if the weather is nice
A. Return to Nairobi. B. Go on a safari.
C. Attend a welcome party. D. Drive to the wildlife site.
22. What is included in the cost of 1,200
A. Three meals on all days.
B. All transportation within Kenya.
C. Accommodation and dinners throughout the trip.
D. Airport transfers and daily lunches on work days.
23. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A travel guidance. B. A geography book. C. A nature magazine. D. A health instruction.
B
One night, I received a message from my former classmate, someone I hadn’t spoken to in 15 years. “Hey Mary,” she said. “I know you’ve always been an animal lover. I have a mini pig that is not getting along with my dogs. So I can’t keep the pig.” Of course, the whole situation was strange, but I’ve always been a trusting person. I replied “Let me do some research and I’ll get back to you.”
I knew nothing about mini pigs. I didn’t know what they ate; and I had no idea how big they got. Once I started doing some Internet research, I found a few people claiming that “there’s no such thing as a mini pig,” but I was blinded by my sudden obsession and my faith in my onetime friend. She had said the pig was six months old and this mini pig would grow to be about 70 pounds, maximum. That was pretty close to the size of Shelby, one of my dogs. So I told my former classmate that I’d take the animal.
It’s intractable enough bringing a pig back to the house I share with two dogs, two cats and my husband, Derek. But I knew I wanted the pig and the day finally came. When Derek went back, he stood in the door way like a statue. Every emotion other than happiness flashed across his face. He was extremely angry. The only positive thing I could say was, “She’s a mini pig! She’ll stay small!” Surprisingly, soon enough, the lovely pig smoothed things over by itself. Derek started talking about where the pig’s litter（窝）would go. You don’t care about “litter” of someone you’re getting rid of.
However, a few months later, she’d started closing in on 80 pounds. It was becoming clear that I’d probably adopted a commercial pig and she was going to be enormous. While it might be unexpected, it’s more than worth it for the happiness she has added to our world.
24. What did the author do immediately after receiving her former classmate’s message
A. She decided to take the pig without hesitation.
B. She discussed the matter with her husband Derek.
C. She looked up information about mini pigs online.
D. She asked the classmate about the pig’s habits.
25. The word “intractable” in the third paragraph most probably means ______.
A. easy and comfortable B. difficult to handle
C. exciting and interesting D. common and predictable
26. How did Derek feel when he first saw the pig
A. Curious and interested. B. Shocked and angry.
C. Sympathetic and warm. D. Relaxed and joyful.
27. What is the main theme of the passage
A. The challenges and joys of adopting an unexpected pet.
B. The importance of trusting old friends.
C. The differences between mini pigs and commercial pigs.
D. The need for researching before keeping a pet.
C
Of the 8,300 million tons of new plastic produced up to the end of 2015, 6,300 million tons have been thrown away. Most of that plastic waste is still with us, buried in landfills or polluting the environment. Micro plastics have been found in Antarctic sea ice, in the guts of animals that live in the deepest ocean trenches (海沟) and in drinking water around the world.
But what if we could wave a magic wand and remove all plastics from our lives For the sake of the planet, it would be an attractive prospect — but we’d quickly find out just how far plastic has spread to every aspect of our existence.
In hospitals, the loss of plastic would be disastrous. “Imagine trying to run a dialysis (透析) unit with no plastic,” says Sharon George, senior lecturer in environmental sustainability and green technology at Keele University in the UK. Plastic is used in gloves, tubing, blood bags, sample tubes and more.
Some everyday plastic items are also vital for protecting health. Face masks — including plastic-based surgical masks and respirators (人工呼吸器) — have helped slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “A mask that you have for COVID is related to our safety and the safety of others,” says George. “The impact of taking that away could be loss of life if you took it away on a big scale.”
Our food system would also quickly come apart. We use packaging to protect food from damage in transit and preserve it long enough to reach supermarket shelves. “I cannot imagine how plastic would be replaced completely in our system,” says Eleni Iacovidou, a lecturer in environmental management at Brunel University London.
Replacing plastic packaging would set off a chain reaction in the environment. While glass has some advantages over plastic, such as being endlessly recyclable, a one-liter glass bottle can weigh as much as 800g compared to a 40g plastic one. When those heavier bottles and jars need to be transported over long distances, carbon emissions grow even more.
It’s clear that replacing one material with another won’t solve all our plastic problems.
28. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To give a definition. B. To report on a study.
C. To introduce an argument. D. To describe a phenomenon.
29. Why does Sharon George mention a dialysis unit
A. To show the high cost of plastic medical products.
B. To illustrate plastic’s necessity in medical work.
C. To explain how dialysis units are usually operated.
D. To compare plastic with other medical materials.
30. What is Eleni Iacovidou’s attitude toward removing plastic totally in food system
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Optimistic. D. Uninterested.
31. What does the author want to convey through the text
A. Plastic is too important to human life and should never be replaced.
B. Medical and food industries depend entirely on plastic for development.
C. Plastic pollution is the most serious environmental issue worldwide.
D. Solving plastic problems requires more than simply replacing it with other materials.
D
You stayed up too late browsing through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode.The next morning, you feel sleepy and impatient.That dessert or sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your usual yogurt and berries.This isn't just about willpower.Your brain, short on rest, is pushing you toward quick, high-calorie fixes.
Research shows that insufficient sleep disturbs hunger signals, weakens self-control and increases your risk of weight gain.Sleep inadequacy affects millions.More than one-third of U.S. adults regularly get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Nearly three-quarters of adolescents fall short of the recommended 8-10 hours sleep during the school week. First responders, including nurses, firefighters and emergency workers, are especially vulnerable due to night shifts and varying uncontrollable schedules. These patterns disturb the body's internal clock and are linked to increased appetite, poor eating habits and elevated risks for obesity and metabolic disease.
Studies show that after just one night of sleep deprivation, reward-related areas such as the amygdala (杏仁核), a part of the brain that drives motivation and reward-seeking, become more reactive to inviting food.Your brain becomes more excited by junk food and less capable of resisting it. Participants in sleep deprivation studies not only rated high-calorie foods as more desirable but were also more likely to choose them, regardless of how hungry they actually felt.
Sleep is as important as diet and exercise in maintaining a healthy weight. Fortunately, even a few nights of consistent, high-quality sleep can help rebalance key systems and start to reverse some of these effects. In a culture that glorifies hustle and late nights, sleep is often treated as optional. So the next time you find yourself reaching for junk food after a short night, recognize that your biology is reacting to stress. Sleep is your most powerful tool for appetite control, energy regulation and long-term health.
32. What phenomenon does the author point out in paragraph 1
A. Sleep loss stimulates the brain for appetite. B. Staying up late can make people dizzy.
C. High-calorie foods are more attractive. D. People are addicted to using mobile phones.
33. Why are first responders more likely to suffer from sleep deprivation
A. They bear expectation of the society. B. They have unhealthy lifestyles.
C. They have demanding and shifting schedules. D. They have much pressure from the workload.
34. Why is the brain more likely to shift into the reward mode after sleep insufficiency
A. The brain reacts more quickly to the environment.
B. Sleep loss changes how the brain evaluates food.
C. The brain becomes more excited and unrealistic.
D. Sleep loss changes how the body absorbs nutrients.
35. Which would be the best title for the text
A. How Sleep Loss Disturbs Body’s Internal Clock
B. Why Quality Sleep Matters for Weight Management
C. Sleep, Diet and Exercise: Keys to Healthy Living
D. Sleep Shortage: The Hidden Driver of Junk Food Cravings
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最终选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Everybody gets angry, but out-of-control anger isn’t good for you or those around you. So here are five simple strategies to help you learn how to manage your anger：
Relax. Breathe deeply from your stomach. 36 . Repeat it to yourself and visualize a relaxing time and experience.
Change the way you think. When you’re angry, your thinking can get exaggerated. 37 . For instance, instead of telling yourself, “Oh, it’s terrible! Everything’s ruined,” tell yourself, “Is understandable
that I'm upset about it, but it’s not the end of the world.”
38 . Statements like “This never works.” or “You’re always forgetting things.” will make you feel your anger is justified and there’s no way to solve the problem. They might upset people who might be willing to work with you to find a solution.
Have better communication. Angry people tend to jump to conclusions. 39 . Listen carefully to what the other person is saying. And take your time before answering. Instead of saying the first thing that comes into your head, think carefully about what you want to say.
Use humor. Psychologists say that highly angry people tend to think “things ought to go my way!”
40 . So, when you feel that anger comes the next time, picture yourself as a king or queen, walking around, admired by everybody, and getting your own way in every situation. The more detail you can get into your imaginary scenes, the more likely it is to put a smile on your face. That will help you realize that the things you’re angry about are really not very important.
Be careful with words like “never” or “always”
Rushing to respond often leads to regretful words
Taking a short walk can also ease tense feelings
Try replacing these thoughts with more reasonable ones
This kind of extreme thinking fuels anger unnecessarily
“Silly humor” can help you get a more balanced perspective
Then slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as “take it easy”
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 suffered from Asperger’s (阿斯伯格综合征) at my childhood. One of the biggest 41 I faced was communicating with others. I was shy but I loved to read and recite facts. This sometimes made me a
42 for bullies. I didn’t really understand as much about the disease or how it 43 my life.
When I was in my 20s，I 44 to Paris. I was deeply attracted by the city，and I 45 a job in a big hotel right then. As an Eiffel Tower ambassador, I 46 guests and visitors as they took the lift to the top of the hotel’s 46-story where I liked to 47 the local attractions and helped people find the best 48 for taking photos. At first, I had a problem with changes in everyday life, 49 when talking with people who were different from me. But I liked to memorize facts, and that really 50 in my job because people loved to learn all of the interesting things about the city. Every day when I clocked in, I felt it’s time for me to perform for and 51 the guests. I loved it when I learnt something new because I couldn’t 52 to share the information with others.
Everyone is 53 , and everyone has a gift. It takes me more than 50 years to 54 that I am different. Just be yourself, be kind, and try to make a 55 in your life.
41. A. decisions B. conflicts C. challenges D. changes
42. A. target B. victory C. design D. memory
43. A. reflected B. improved C. affected D. forgot
44. A. escaped B. moved C. rushed D. gathered
45. A. prepared for B. put away C. turned down D. applied for
46. A. accompanied B. drove C. directed D. sent
47. A. identify B. introduce C. consider D. connect
48. A. advertisements B. reasons C. spots D. habits
49. A. chiefly B. personally C. specially D. especially
50. A. favored B. helped C. treated D. relaxed
51. A. trust B. hire C. educate D. entertain
52. A. stop B. work C. wait D. follow
53. A. unique B. difficult C. terrible D. bright
54. A. recognize B. realize C. wonder D. admit
55. A. promise B. choice C. difference D. sacrifice
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。
The Zenghouyi Chimes (编钟) are an enormous musical instrument 56. (date) from China’s Warring States Period. This set of chimes is 57. (particular) large. Its frame is 7.48 metres long and 2.65 metres high with 65 bells 58. (suspend) from it.
One characteristic that sets these chimes apart 59. others is that they can play not only the five-tone scale, but also the seven-tone scale. Their unique oval design means that each bell can produce two different tones depending on where it is struck. This was a groundbreaking 60.
(discover) for the study of ancient Chinese music because before the appearance of this instrument, people thought that Greece was 61. the first seven-tone scale appeared.
The Zenghouyi Chimes 62. (play)three times since the set was unearthed. The first time was in Wuhan, the year it was discovered. The second was at the National Museum of China in Beijing in 1979 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of our country. The third was recorded in 1997, 63. was then edited into a performance of symphonic music 64. (mark)
the return of Hong Kong to China.
The Zenghouyi Chimes are 65. genuine miracle not only because they inform us about the rituals and music of ancient China, but also because they demonstrate the highest level of bronze casting techniques.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，得知你校校刊要增开Agony Aunt这一专栏以回复读者来信，正招募回信人(Agony Aunt)，请你给负责人写一封英文信，提出申请：
内容包括：（1）写信目的；
个人优势；
（3）期待参与。
注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Sir or Madam, 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。
When entering seventh grade, I was excited about many new things, but one thing really bothered me — I started getting acne (长青春痘). Initially, it was just a little, but then, it seemed like overnight, my face was covered with it. I tried to hide it with my hair, but it just wouldn’t work.
I was consumed with worry that my peers would make fun of me. I couldn’t concentrate in class, as my mind was constantly preoccupied with my appearance, causing my grades to slip sharply. I started to feel inferior (自卑的) to my classmates and even avoid interaction with them. I tried to get rid of the acne. I washed my face multiple times a day, using all sorts of acne creams I found. I also avoided snacks that might cause it. But all ended up in vain.
One day, our school announced a sports day and the teacher asked us to form our own teams. As a sports enthusiast, I had been eagerly expecting it, but I was scared that no one would join me because of how I looked. Standing in front of the mirror, I kept imagining how my classmates would react when I asked them to team up with me. The fear of rejection held me back from approaching them.
But then, Kim came to me, “Do you want to join us for the relay race I’ve seen you run before and you’ve got the speed. If you join us, we’ll have a good chance to win.” In disbelief, I managed to utter “Yes,” still feeling self-conscious but also incredibly grateful.
I, together with another three classmates, signed up for the relay race. We trained for it and discussed strategies together, none paying attention to my acne. Because of my advantage in speed, I was even assigned to run the last leg, which was the most crucial part.
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 came the long-awaited sports day._________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The experience was a turning point to my junior life._______________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________南高高二期中英语答案
听力: 1-5 CBBAB 6-10 CCAAC 11-15 CACBA 16-20 CABAB
阅读：21-25 BDACB 26-30 BACBA 31-35 DACBD 36-40 GDABF
完形填空 41-45:CACBD 46-50:ABCDB 51-55:DCABC
语法填空
56.dating 57. particularly 58. suspended 59.from 60.discovery
61.where 62.have been played 63. which 64.to mark 65. a
写作：第一节：
A possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I’m Li Hua, writing to apply for the Agony Aunt position in our school magazine, which I believe I would be a great fit for, since I’m really in tune with what my classmates are going through.
First and foremost, as a fellow teenager, I know my peers quite well, so I can put forward constructive suggestions for their problems. Meanwhile, I excel at listening and empathizing, with a good understanding of psychology and communication. Last but not the least, I also have experience giving advice to friends, and I’m familiar with both Chinese and Western perspectives.
I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance and I do hope I can be accepted. I hope to contribute to the column and make a positive impact. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours ,
Li Hua
第二节：
读后续写
Then came the long-awaited sports day. My palms were sweaty as I stood at the final position of the track. When the third runner approached, I grabbed the baton firmly and sprinted like the wind. Cheers erupted as I overtook two opponents. Crossing the finish line first, I saw my teammates rushing towards me with joyful screams. To my surprise, classmates patted my shoulder excitedly, their eyes shining with admiration instead of judgment. Kim hugged me, “You’re our superhero!” No one mentioned my acne — they only remembered my flying figure on the track.
The experience was a turning point to my junior life. Gradually I realized people valued my abilities more than my appearance. I started raising my hand in class again and joined the school basketball team. Though acne still occasionally troubled me, I stopped hiding behind my hair. When a new student once asked about my skin, Kim immediately defended, “That’s just his warrior paint from saving our relay race!” We all laughed, and I finally understood true friendship sees beyond surfaces.
听力
(Text 1)
M: So do all employees get a discount on store purchases
W: Yes, we offer a ten percent discount. However, you’ll get only half of that until you’ve been here for six months.
(Text 2)
M: Your phone is ringing, Helen.
W: Let it ring. It’s my new neighbor again. She’s already called me twice this morning. I told her that I couldn’t answer any personal calls at work. I don’t think she listened to me.
(Text 3)
M: We could buy the house and run it as a little hotel.
W: We’d need to raise a lot of money for that.
M: I know, but if we sold our house, we could afford it.
(Text 4)
W: Romesh, where are you going
M: I’m going to have some shirts cleaned and ironed. I have an interview for a new job next week.
W: Wow, good luck! Let’s have a drink soon and you can tell me all about it.
(Text 5)
M: I’m not sure how to do this home recycling thing. Do you have to separate everything
W: Not really. We just use two bins. One’s for paper products and one’s for everything else.
M: You mean you can mix glass, plastic, and metal all together
W: Yep.
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
(Text 6)
M: Good morning. This is Westerly Travel’s customer service. How may I help you
W: Yes, I was supposed to take the 2 p.m. train from Denver to Colorado Springs, but it was canceled. I’m presenting at a trade show first thing in the morning, so I’m hoping you can get me on another train today.
M: The 4 p.m. departure gets you in by 6:30, and there are plenty of seats available.
W: That sounds great.
M: And to apologize for the inconvenience, I’ve upgraded you to business class at no extra charge.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 7)
M: Hi, Megan, have you finished the talk with John already
W: Yeah, I just came from his office and we talked about my future job. And what am I expected to do
M: As a newcomer, you are going to do certain routine duties like answering the telephone, typing ... Later, you will be assigned to the sales department. There you can learn much about the workings of our company.
W: I see. I can deal with it as well as I can. And what should I do now
M: For this is your first day in our company, you can begin with our products. Before you do your job, it’s necessary for you to be familiar with our own products. Then you can get down to your work smoothly.
W: Quite right, and thanks for your instruction.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
M: Lucy, have you seen the movie I recommended, New Home, New Beginning
W: Of course, I saw it yesterday and I really liked it. Especially its story.
M: You know what It’s based on a true story. The director said he took inspiration from his own childhood.
W: Oh, I didn’t know that.
M: Yeah. The film is receiving so much attention from home and abroad.
W: It really is. I read comments about the movie on the Internet, and most of them were praise.
M: I think it deserves that praise. It’s definitely the best movie of this year. I’ve seen a few reviews that even compare it to some of the classic films.
W: Absolutely. I heard it has been shortlisted for many international film awards.
M: Yeah. Many film critics said that the movie is the most likely candidate to win.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
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W: Hello, I saw a poster about free things to do in the area, and I’d like some ideas for things to do on the 29th.
M: OK. Then let’s start with an event specially designed for children to have fun. The art gallery is holding an event called “Family Welcome” that day.
W: What time does it start
M: The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the event runs from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. They’re going to show a short film. Last time they ran the event and there was a film about painting. They’re now working on one about sculpture.
W: I like the sound of that. And what else
M: Well, if you all enjoy listening to music, there are several free concerts. They range from pop music to Latin American.
W: The Latin American could be fun. What time is that
M: They’re performing in the central library at 1 o’clock, then at 4 it’s in the City Museum, and in the evening, at 7:30, there’s a longer concert in the theater.
W: Thank you.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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M: All right, class. Before we get started, I want to make an announcement. The quiz I had planned for today will have to wait until next Tuesday. I didn’t have time to get it ready, so you have a few extra days to study.
Now, let’s get to today’s topic. Some of you may not like science, but you should at least respect it because it adds so much to our lives. Recently, I read about a newly created plastic that changes color when it’s stretched. How did the scientists dream up this idea They could never have done it without observing nature. While studying certain insects, the scientists found that the insects’ shells changed color when looked at from different angles. They immediately thought of ways to use that science to benefit humans. The scientists plan to use this plastic on food packages to tell us when our food goes bad and on our money to make it more difficult for criminals to copy. So when you’re walking to class each day, try to take some time to observe nature around you. You never know when you’ll have a bright idea that can change how we live.

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