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泰兴市重点中学2023_2024学年高一上学期第一次质量检测
英语试题
（时间 120分钟，满分150分）
命题：徐前进 审题：陈秀琴
2023.10.02
本试卷分第Ι卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域
内相应位置上；如需改动，先擦掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔
和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
第Ι卷(共110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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 like doing
A. Dancing. B. Walking. C. Singing.
2. Where does this conversation take place
A. In a library. B. In a cafe. C. In a bookstore.
3. When did the man return from Paris
A. Last week. B. Yesterday. C. Today.
4. How does the man sound
A. Pleased. B. Amazed. C. Strict.
5. Where are the speakers
A. In a clothing shop. B. At a swimming pool. C. At a school lab.
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2至4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 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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. How did the two speakers get here
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By taxi.
7. Why did the two speakers arrive early
A. To find Peter. B. To meet the players. C. To get a good place.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What can we say about the weather on Sunday
A. It was fine. B. It was hot. C. It was changeable.
9. What do the locals think of small balls of ice in midsummer
A. It’s beyond their expectations.
B. It’s a common phenomenon.
C. It’s caused by climate change.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of painting did the woman prefer at first
A. One that is simple.
B. One that looks peaceful.
C. One that has beautiful colors.
11. Where will the forest painting look great according to the man
A. In the bedroom. B. In the dining room. C. In the living room.
12. What will the speakers buy
A. The forest painting.
B. The sunrise painting.
C. The mountain painting.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. At a store. C. At a travel agency.
14. What do we know about the woman’s last gift
A. She returned it. B. It wasn’t used. C. Her father liked it a lot.
15. Who gave a camera as a Father’s Day gift
A. The woman. B. The man. C. The woman’s brother.
16. What is the woman’s father interested in
A. Travelling. B. Technology. C. Clothes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Whom has the government promised to offer help to
A. Some farmers. B. Some pilots. C. Some children.
18. Where are the transport workers going on strike
A. In Sydney. B. In Melbourne. C. In Queensland.
19. How did the school children feel after the rescue
A. Thankful. B. Angry. C. Sorry.
20. What can we learn about the school children
A. They attended a musical concert.
B. They enjoyed themselves in the sea.
C. Their plane was forced to land shortly after take off.
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
Starting a new school can be very hard, and all you want to do is to fit in. If this sounds familiar, realize that many new students experience it and it is possible to overcome the feelings of being left out, uncertain and worried about fitting in. This article provides a few ideas to help you fit in to your new school and have a very comfortable life there!
Arrive early.
At your new school, try to arrive early so that you can fit in better. Arriving late will give you that excluded feel, and won’t make a good impression on your new teachers! Arriving early will give you the chance to communicate with people already at school. This can help to make some new friends.
Join a club / sports team.
Most schools have a list of after-school activities you can choose from. In almost all schools, being on a sports team or the star in the musical is considered “cool” and easily welcomed by students. Besides, these activities look great on a college application.
Strive to be outgoing.
The key to this is you starting the conversation and showing your attitude towards other kids first. Let’s face it, no one’s going to come straight up to you and want to be best friends. It’s you that has to go up, say your name, ask questions, get to know people, and maybe even share things about yourself. It may seem terrible, but it’s worth a try.
Be a good student.
Try to bump up your smarts a little. It would be awesome if you were in the social scene, known, and outgoing, as well as loved by your teachers. However, for this to come, work your hardest on your studies while still keeping that social balance.
Study often to try to get good grades. Remember that the reason why you’re at school is to learn. Sometimes, when you are eager to fit in, you will pretend to act uneducated just for attention. This will attract attention, but only because people will think you’re stupid, which won’t make them want to be friends with you.
21.Why it is important for students to join a club / sports team according to the passage
A. It can help them get better grades.
B. It can leave a good impression on teachers.
C. It helps them learn more about themselves.
D. It can make them look more attractive and popular.
22.What should a new student do to have a good start in new school
A. Trying to talk to everyone they meet.
B. Offering to communicate with other students.
C. Pretending to be knowledgeable to attract attention.
D. Spending more time on study instead of social life.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A magazine on how parents educate their children.
B. A blog post on the challenges of fitting in at a new school.
C. An article on a website to help students adapt to a new school.
D. A book on learning methods for middle school students.
B
Since the AI chatbot ChatGPT was released in 2020, we’ve been hearing about the threat posed by artificial intelligence. A statement signed by academic experts and tech industry figures even branded AI an “extinction risk.”
In education, there have been concerns that ChatGPT could negatively affect the learning process of students. For example, students could ask ChatGPT to write their coursework for them, skipping the research and writing effort that leads to a better understanding of the topic in question. Perhaps a better approach would be to change and enhance how we teach and assess the outcomes of learning.
Making education more focused on practical skills and the use of knowledge in problem solving could ensure a deeper understanding on the part of students. AI could be used for guidance, in much the same way we currently use calculators, to help enrich people’s knowledge.
However, risks do exist. In May 2023, for example, a US lawyer admitted using ChatGPT for case research. The lawyer’s filing was found to reference legal cases that didn’t exist. The chatbot had made them up. It’s not the first time that these “AI hallucinations” have been reported.
Then we have the very real risk that AI could be used for illegal purposes such as identity theft. For example, criminals could use AI to clone someone’s voice. They could then phone family members and try to convince them to give out sensitive information that could be helpful for accessing bank accounts. A variant of AI-driven identity theft is the use of deepfake videos.
However, Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, sounds less worried than some other executives in Silicon Valley about the risks of artificial intelligence. In a blog post on Tuesday, he wrote, “This is not the first time a major innovation has introduced new threats that had to be controlled. We’ve done it before.”
24. What is a consequence of students’ using ChatGPT
A. Reduced learning time. B. Improved academic performance.
C. A lack of learning process. D. Health issues.
25.What might be an example of AI hallucinations
A. Reproducing real events. B. Recommending irrelevant information.
C. Providing incorrect recommendations. D. Generating non-existent legal cases.
26.What’s paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Identity theft through AI techniques.
B. Cloning someone’s voice using AI.
C. The potential dangers of AI for illegal purposes.
D. Deepfake videos as a form of AI-driven identity theft.
27.What attitude does Bill Gates have to the side effects of AI
A. He doesn’t care about them. B. He thinks them controllable.
C. He takes them very seriously. D. He doubts their occurrence.
C
Friendships can have a major impact on your health and happiness, but it’s not always easy to develop or maintain friendships. It’s necessary to understand the importance of social connection in your life and how to meet new friends.
Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent isolation and loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends also play a significant role in promoting your overall health. Adults with strong social connections have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, including depression, high blood pressure and an unhealthy body mass index (BMI). In fact, studies have found that older adults who have meaningful relationships and social support are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections.
Many adults find it hard to develop new friendships or keep up existing friendships. Friendships may take a back seat to other priorities, such as work or caring for children or aging parents. You and your friends may have grown apart due to changes in your lives or interests. Or maybe you’ve moved to a new community and haven’t yet found a way to meet people. Developing and maintaining good friendships takes effort. The enjoyment and comfort friendship can provide, however, makes the investment worthwhile.
So, what are some ways to meet new friends It’s possible to develop friendships with people who are already in your social network. Think through people you’ve interacted with— even very casually— who made a positive impression. If anyone stands out in your memory as someone you’d like to know better, reach out. Ask mutual friends or acquaintances to share the person’s contact information, or— even better— to reintroduce the two of you with a text, email or in-person visit. Extend an invitation to coffee or lunch.
To meet new people who might become your friends, you have to go to places where others are gathered. Don’t limit yourself to one strategy for meeting people. The broader your efforts, the greater your likelihood of success. Persistence also matters. Take the initiative rather than waiting for invitations to come your way and keep trying. You may need to suggest plans a few times before you can tell if your interest in a new friend is mutual.
28. What does the underlined word “isolation” in the second paragraph probably mean
A. Challenge. B. Relaxation. C. Separation. D. Determination.
29. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. Friendship can help people live longer.
B. Support from friends during tough times.
C. Some suggestions on how to make friends.
D. Friendship’s positive impacts on people’s health.
30. How many difficulties in developing and maintaining friendships are mentioned in
Paragraph 3
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4 D. 5.
31. Which of the following way of making friends is mentioned in the passage
A. Make one strategy for meeting people.
B. Wait for invitations to come your way.
C. Contact those who ever impressed you a lot.
D. Share your personal contact information online.
D
South African scientists have started working toward one day injecting radioactive material into the horns of rhinos (将放射性物质注入犀牛角) to save the animals from poachers (偷猎者).
While using radioactive material sounds like a radical measure (激进措施), it is trying to deal with an extremely serious problem. Poachers have killed two-thirds of South Africa’s rhinos over the past years. In 2014 alone, 1,215 South African rhinos were killed by poachers. Millions of dollars are spent each year on protecting the animals, with limited success: last year 394 deaths were recorded. Rhino horns are highly popular in some illegal (非法的) markets, selling for up to $100,000 a kilogram.
The big question now is whether or not the rhinos will suffer any pain or experience harmful side effects as a result of injecting such material into their horns. “This is what scientists are trying to work out with a lot of testing,” said Dr Mitzi Klein, the Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation’s (ANSTO) scientist. “The most important thing is to protect the rhino and the environment around them, and not hurt the rhino one bit.”
Dr Guy Castley from Griffith University said that any injection into the horn itself won’t hurt because the horn is made up of a material called keratin, which is the same as human nails and hair. “The horn itself does not have any nerves or blood vessels (神经或血管) inside it. So it’s not likely to cause the rhino any discomfort or pain,” he said.
Dr Castley stressed that it’s too early to say if radioactive material will be used and Dr Klein agreed that radiation won’t come near any rhino until they discover a way to put the radiation safely in the horn “... so that it does not spread to the body or hurt anything in the environment.”
“We need to protect rhinos, because we’re in danger of losing them forever. If we can find a way to safely put radiation in the horns, it could end poaching, because it would no longer be safe for people to use horns to make medicine,” Dr Klein said. Sensors could also be used to pick up radioactive material in the horns, making it harder for poachers to send them to other countries.
32. What is the author mainly talking about in paragraph 2
A. Poaching is under effective control.
B. Rhinos are in a dangerous situation.
C. The protection of rhinos is rather costly.
D. Rhinos are very popular in South Africa.
33. According to Dr Klein, why is lots of testing needed
A. To find out what makes up rhino horns.
B. To decide which medicine is suitable for rhinos.
C. To examine whether the injection will harm rhinos.
D. To show that rhino horns are useless in treating illnesses.
34. What is Dr Castley’s attitude toward using radioactive material
A. Careful. B. Satisfied. C. Uncertain. D. Doubtful.
35. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To report a research result on rhinos.
B. To introduce a possible way to save rhinos.
C. To stress the importance of stopping poaching.
D. To explain the ill effects of radioactive material.
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。
If you have a hard time getting along with your teachers, going to class can be a nightmare (噩梦).So here are some tips to help you build a friendly relationship with almost all the teachers.
Talk to your teachers. In many cases, a short discussion can clear up the entire conflict (冲突). Ask your teachers if it is convenient for you to talk in private.36__________ If you appear angry or unhappy in front of them, the conflict is unlikely to be solved.
37__________ Teachers have many years of teaching experience in the subjects they teach. So discussing the best ways to succeed in the classroom may give you the opportunity to see the best instructors.
Learn to understand their teaching methods.38__________ If you are used to a very relaxing class, learning to be successful in a strict environment is difficult and vice versa (反之亦然). In most cases, it is necessary to give yourself some time to get used to a new teaching method.
Ask about your teachers’ hobbies. If you know about one of their hobbies, you can talk about it with them. And you can try to find if you have something in common.39__________
Learn why your teachers choose to teach. Approach the teachers at an appropriate (适当的) time before or after class, not during class. Consider saying something like, “I’ve always wondered why people become teachers. 40__________Why did you decide to teach ”
A. It seems to be a difficult job.
B. Ask your teachers how you can do well in class.
C. Join in activities with your teachers after school.
D. Always be polite and show respect in a conversation.
E. A way to discover the positive side of things is to keep diaries.
F. A shared interest may help you see your teachers from a different viewpoint.
G. Sometimes, you may not like some teachers because of their ways of teaching.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Sana, why don’t you read this paragraph for us ” asked Miss Mehwish.
Hesitantly (犹豫地), Sana stood up to 41_______the paragraph. She stammered (结巴着说话), “Em ... Emma was stand ... ing ...”
The 42 _______started laughing.
“Sana,” said Miss Mehwish, “Sana, 43 _______.”
Feeling awkward (尴尬的), Sana sat down and Miss Mehwish 44 _______someone else to read it. After the class, Sana went to the 45 _______, planning to practice reading and overcome (克服) her weakness. To go to the bookshelf, she walked past some of her classmates who were 46 _______sitting there.
She heard them speaking softly, “What is she 47 _______here ” asked one.
“She needs to work hard!” said another.
Disheartened, Sana 48 _______a book. She sat at the far corner of the library and started reading the 49 _______. After many tries, she found that it was not 50 _______for her to read in a flowing (流畅的) way; she needed a lot of practice and 51 _______.
Then, Aliza, one of her classmates, walked to Sana and offered her help. Gladly, Sana 52 _______. So every day, whenever they got time, Aliza would teach Sana to read.
Soon Sana’s reading started to flow and she became 53 _______. A few weeks later, Miss Mehwish carried out a reading test. When it was Sana’s turn, she read the paragraph without stammering or hesitation, which 54 _______everyone. Miss Mehwish 55 _______Sana for her improved reading ability. Sana thanked Aliza for helping her.
41. A. find B. write C. read D. translate
42. A. team B. class C. teachers D. fans
43. A. sit down B. slow down C. stand up D. hurry up
44. A. helped B. forced C. warned D. asked
45. A. hall B. playground C. library D. bookshop
46. A. also B. already C. always D. almost
47. A. doing B. saying C. dreaming D. singing
48. A. picked B. bought C. stole D. borrowed
49. A. post B. bill C. paragraph D. book
50. A. difficult B. important C. possible D. necessary
51. A. experience B. guidance C. service D. space
52. A. rose B. left C. changed D. agreed
53. A. creative B. confident C. calm D. crazy
54. A. saved B. served C. surprised D. suited
55. A. praised B. paid C. pitied D. prepared
第二节：语法填空：（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。
You might have noticed how everyone focuses on their gadgets (小装置) during family gatherings or staying with friends. As 56. ________ result, the opportunity to improve your connection might be lost. However, here are some ways you and your friends can do and enjoy while 57. ________ (take) a break from your gadgets.
Firstly, if you want to spend quality time 58. ________ each other, all of you need to turn off your gadgets, 59. ________ could be the first step you can do. Secondly, before the 60. ________ (appear) of high-tech gadgets, a board game had always been the source of entertainment. So playing board games is an excellent starter 61. ________ (settle) your thoughts and feelings. Thirdly, eating together is a chance to bond and relax. Bonding with your friends over food is a good way to make conversations, 62. ________ (especial) during dinner. Finally, entertainment isn’t the only way to interact with your friends. While 63. ________ is necessary to enjoy your get-together, you don’t know 64. ________ your friends are going through, and making room for a heart-to-heart talk might be what they need.
Keep in mind that nothing 65. ____________ (beat) real conversations with your loved ones.
第Ⅱ卷（40）
第三节：单词拼写： （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
66. All children should be encouraged to realize their full p__________________.
67. You should at least give him the o_________________ to explain what happened.
68. F__________________, everything worked out all right in the end.
69. The girls were given a _________________ (全面的)education in science, literature,
language, and history.
70. Tom couldn’t concentrate on his homework with the ___________________(持续的)
noise outside.
71. With the encouragement from his family, Joe began to hold a positive________ (态度)
towards his life and study.
72. At the end of a football game, players traditionally e________ shirts with each other.
73. The competition is open to both teams and i__________________.
74. It’s important to learn to take a ________________ (积极的) attitude to life when
you are in trouble.
75. She has always suffered from a lack of c_________________ when speaking in public.
76. Faced with ______________(紧急事件), we should act quickly and calmly so as to avoid unnecessary injuries.
77. Heated a _____________ and cold silences are common between teenagers and parents.
78. Nowadays more and more people pay attention to not only ________________ (身体的)health but mental health.
79. Listening is an active, not a ________________ (被动的) behavior, which consists of
hearing, understanding and remembering.
80. The forum invites several outstanding e ____________to deliver their speeches. After then, the audience all clapped their hands and cheered.
81. I love to go on a _____________, they always bring me something new and exciting.
82. When asked about their work schedule, many people prefer more f ______working hours.
83. After g __________from Peking university, he became a English teacher in his hometown.
84. All of this can lead to a ________________ (关系破裂) in your relationship.
85. ______________（压力） at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
第四部分 写作（20分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Peter 来信向你咨询如何才能学好中文。请你回信给他一些建议，内容包括：
(1).参加中文学习班；
(2).看中文书刊、电视；
(3).学唱中文歌曲；
注意：
(1).词数 80 左右；
(2).可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
Li Hua
高一英语试题答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，每题1.5分，满分30分）
1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. C
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21. D 22. B 23.C 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B
31. C 32. B 33.C 34. A 35. B
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36. D 37. B 38. G 39. F 40. A
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节: 完形填空：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41. C 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. A 49. D 50. C
51. B 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A
第二节：语法填空： （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. a 57. taking 58. with 59. which 60. appearance
61. to settle 62. especially 63. it 64. what 65. beats
第三节：单词拼写： （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
66. potential 67. opportunity 68. Fortunately 69.well-rounded 70. continuous
71. attitude 72. exchange 73. individuals 74. positive 75. confidence
76. emergencies 77. arguments 78. physical 79. passive 80. experts
81. adventures 82. flexible 83. graduating/graduation 84. breakdown 85. Stress
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分20分）
one possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for my advice on how to learn Chinese well.
Here are a few suggestions. To begin with, it is important to take a Chinese course, as you’ll be able to learn from the teachers and practice with your fellow students. Besides, it also helps to watch TV and read books, newspapers, and magazines in Chinese whenever possible. last but not least, it should be a good idea to learn and sing Chinese songs, because by doing so you’ll learn and remember Chinese words more easily.
I hope you will find these suggestions helpful. Try writing to me in Chinese next time.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
听力材料：
1. W: Hi, Sam. Do you want to dance
M: No, thank you. I’m not a good dancer at all. I prefer to sing.
2. W: Excuse me, I’d like a cup of black coffee.
M: OK. You can read the books and magazines on that shelf before the coffee is served,
madam.
W: That’s good.
3. W: I saw you and Pat at the basketball game last weekend.
M: You must be mistaken. We went to Paris for a holiday and just came back yesterday.
4. M: Ann, you got such a simple question wrong. This isn’t the first time you’ve made such a
mistake.
W: But I still got a high mark in the English exam.
M: Don’t be pleased with yourself. You should avoid unnecessary mistakes.
5. W: Can I help you
M: Yes. I’d like to try this jacket on, please.
W: Okay. The changing rooms are over there.
6. M: It’s lucky that we rode our bike here instead of driving.
W: Yeah. Look at all those cars there. They’ll never get in.
M: You’d better follow me closely. I don’t want to lose you.
W: Don’t worry. I’ll keep up.
M: We go in over there-Gate B. Peter and Tom are right behind the goal.
W: Oh, do we have to stand up all the time
M: That’s right.
W: I hope we can see the match clearly.
M: That’s why we’ve come early. We can choose a good place.
7. W: How did you enjoy your weekend at the seaside
M: It started very well on Saturday, but on the second day we got a very unpleasant
surprise.
W: What happened
M: That afternoon, while everyone was enjoying the sunshine on the beach or playing in
the sea, the sky suddenly went dark. A strong wind started blowing. Before people could
gather their stuff and run for cover, there was a heavy shower of hail. All the people got
into a panic, and left their things behind and ran to the beach restaurant. The hailstones
were so big that many people got hurt!
W: Really Small balls of ice in the middle of summer
M: Apparently, it’s fairly common there. The locals said such storms sometimes blow from
Iceland or Greenland.
W: It sounds like you did have a different and unforgettable weekend.
8. W: I really like this painting of the sunset. It reminds me of our vacation in Hawaii last
year.
M: Yes, the colors are very beautiful.
W: We could get it and put it in our bedroom.
M: Maybe. I prefer this painting of the forest. It looks so peaceful.
W: But it’s very dark. I want something to brighten up the wall.
M: I think it would look great in the dining room.
W: It’s really not my style.
M: What about this one of the mountain It’s simple, but looks great.
W: I’m not sure it will fit in the bedroom.
M: No, but it will be perfect in the living room.
W: You’re right. The colors will match the furniture perfectly! Let’s get it!
9. M: Are you looking for something special
W: Yes. I want to buy my dad a nice gift for Father’s Day. I usually couldn’t get him things
that he likes, so I want to get it right this time.
M: Well, we have many items that men usually like. Does he use computers much We sell
a screen cover that protects the eyes.
W: No, he’s not much interested in technology.
M: How about clothes, then Our shirts and ties are some of our most popular Father’s Day
products.
W: That’s what I bought him last year — a nice jacket. He never wore it. But he liked my
brother’s gift, which was a camera. He uses it to take many pictures from different parts
of the world.
M: Your father probably likes to travel, right
W: That’s true.
M: Then I have a perfect gift for him: a foldable travel bag. It can carry a lot of things, and
it’s comfortable to hold. When you aren’t using it, the bag can be folded into a carrying
bag that is as small as a wallet.
10.
W: This is the 6 o’clock news for Tuesday 25 November. And first the headlines：
The government has promised to help the poor farmers in the northern part of the country who haven’t seen rain for nearly two years. And in Sydney a group of school children are successfully rescued from a plane which landed in the sea shortly after takeoff. Transport workers are on strike in Melbourne asking for a pay raise. And the strike may spread to other states.
Now let’s focus on the school children. They were travelling in a plane from Sydney to Queensland to take part in a musical concert. They found themselves swimming for the shore when their plane had to land in the sea just three minutes after taking off from Sydney Airport. The pilot managed to bring the aircraft and its 50 passengers down safely in the calm waters of Botany Bay where boats were able to come to the rescue of the children. It was a weekend, and there were hundreds of boats in the bay enjoying the good weather. This undoubtedly helped the rescue operation. The children said they owed their lives to the skill of the pilot. But the pilot replied modestly that it was all part of a day’s work. However, all their musical instruments were lost and they never got to play at their concert.

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