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金丽衢十二校2024届高三第一次联考
英 语
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. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
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，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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. When will the woman meet her cousin
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening.
2. What is the man's feeling in the end
A. Surprise. B. Relief. C. Sympathy.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a perfume shop. B. At a flower shop. C. At a fruit shop.
4. What was probably going on in the playground yesterday afternoon
A. A barbecue. B. A graduation ceremony. C. A school sports meeting.
5. What will Carl do
A. Buy some steak. B. Bring some wine. C. Cook dinner.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does Alina look to the man
A. Upset. B. Curious. C. Delighted.
7. Who picked up Alina's purse
A. A little girl. B. An old lady. C. A boy.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which apartment is the man looking for
A. Apartment 12. B. Apartment 20. C. Apartment 24.
9. What does the woman plan to do
A. Mail a letter. B. Go to a grocery store. C. Order some food.
10. Why is the woman thinking about moving out of the neighborhood
A. Her family is unhappy to live here.
B. It's inconvenient for her to go to work.
C. There's no supermarket nearby.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. When will the woman's flight arrive in Shanghai
A. At 2: 00 p. m. B. At 4: 00 p. m. C. At 7: 00 p. m.
12. What does the man advise the woman to do on the plane
A. Get some sleep. B. Do some reading. C. Watch short videos.
13. How might the woman go to her hotel
A. By subway. B. By taxi. C. On foot.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Signing up for a course.
15. What did the woman's parents grow in their gardens
A. Potatoes and watermelons. B. Potatoes and tomatoes. C. Carrots and tomatoes.
16. What can the children do in the Alice Waters Garden Project
A. Create recipes. B. Design a garden. C. Help build a kitchen.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where was the name Liam most popular in America
A. On the west coast. B. In the Midwest. C. In the southeastern area.
18. What was the most popular name for American girls five years in a row
A. Emma. B. Ava. C. Katrina.
19. Who is Jonah Berger
A. A marketing manager. B. A social worker. C. A teacher.
20. Which American name s became popular in 2005 according to Jonah Berger
A. Ones starting with K. B. Ones starting with H. C. Ones starting with N.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Our much-loved 100-Word-Story Competition is back!
Our 100-word-story competition is your chance to show the world your storytelling talents!
Your stories should be original, unpublished and exactly 100 words— not a single word shorter or longer!
Entries are now open and the submission deadline is January 5, 2024. Multiple entries are allowed per person. We are unfortunately only able to consider UK-based entries.
Rules
Please ensure that submissions are original, not previously published and exactly 100 words long （not including title）. Don't forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories— one for adults and two categories for schools: one for children aged 12-18 and one for children under 12.
Submission
Please submit your stories by 5pm on January 5, 2024 either online or by post addressed to:
Reader's Digest
100 Word Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE109PH
Prizes
The editorial team will pick a short list of entries, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online at readersdigest. co. uk on February1, 2024. You can vote for your favourite, and the one with the most votes will win the top prize and receive ￡1, 000. Voting will close on February 29, 2024 and the winning entries will be posted online on April 16, and published in our May 2024 issue.
PS: Reader's Digest is a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation （which regulates the UK's magazine and newspaper industry）. We abide by the Editors' Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
21. Who is likely to qualify for the competition
A. An Indian primary student. B. A well-known Chinese writer.
C. A British writing lover. D. An American chief editor.
22. When will the readers appreciate the best winning works in Reader's Digest magazine
A. January, 2024. B. June, 2024. C. February, 2024. D. December, 2023.
23. What can we learn about the competition
A. You have to submit your work before February 1, 2024.
B. Only one story of yours is allowed to be in the competition.
C. Buying one copy of Reader's Digest is a must to be in the competition.
D. Both preschool children and in-school students can participate in the contest.
B
In February 2022, I began learning Chinese. Almost a year later, I found myself in Beijing, the capital of China. Before coming here, I had attended Chinese classes, and I could sense my progress in the language, albeit modest. As you might expect, studying for just one year wasn't sufficient to claim fluency, and to be honest, I'm not there yet. But full proficiency in the language is not necessary to immerse yourself in and enjoy many attractions of life in China.
The one thing that truly makes me feel comfortable and alleviates loneliness is making friends and engaging in conversation. At Tsinghua University, where I pursued my studies in China, I made friends with many Chinese young people and relished spending time with them, be it for meals or leisure activities. I've been delighted to sing Chinese songs, for example, those by the famous Chinese singer Jay Chou, with my friends. I would also sing well-known Japanese songs, such as Lemon, which, as it turns out, is very popular in China. I felt that connecting with my Chinese peers through a shared passion, such as singing, was incredibly enjoyable and beautiful. It transcended language barriers and fostered a sense of unity and joy that was truly special.
During breaks from study, I frequently embarked on solo journeys across China. Although I have experienced traveling on overnight trains for over 12 hours several times and explored unfamiliar cities, I never felt fearful or
unwelcome as a foreigner. Chinese people are consistently warm and welcome to foreigners, and eager to engage in conversation.
I once participated in community activities in Northwest China's Gansu province to gain a deeper understanding of China's rural areas and contribute to the development of local communities and education. As a volunteer teacher at a local school, I shared contemporary and traditional Japanese culture such as anime, architecture, pop music and languages with the students. Since Japanese kanji originated in China, there are many similarities between the Japanese and Chinese languages.
24. What is necessary for the author to enjoy attractions of life in China
A. Having proficiency in Chinese. B. Befriending with foreign tourists.
C. Setting out on solo journeys alone. D. Communicating with Chinese locals.
25. What does the underlined word “relished” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Advocated. B. Enjoyed. C. Postponed. D. Avoided.
26. How did the author develop the text
A. By listing numbers. B. By giving examples.
C. By making comparison. D. By setting questions.
27. What is the author's impression of Chinese people
A. Hospitable. B. Cautious. C. Punctual. D. Smart.
C
In 2018, Jeff Highsmith of Texas started a Facebook page on behalf of his family. The page had one objective: to find Melissa Highsmith, Jeff's sister. At just 21 months, she had been abducted 51 years earlier and the family was desperate for answers.
In addition to the Facebook page, they made flyers with baby Melissa's face and age-progression photos that indicated what she might look like now, in her fifties. Remarkably, they were convinced she was still alive all these years later, and determined to be reunited with her.
They knew that more tools were now available to help locate missing persons— such as genealogy kits with DNA tests. And so, the family bought kit s from 23 and Me, and then uploaded the results to a public database called GED match.
It seemed like a shot in the dark, but it worked. In November 2022, the Highsmith family found Melissa through a key DNA match: Melissa's daughter. By pulling the threads of DNA matches, they zeroed in on the baby snatched so long ago. The family re union was a joyful one. Melissa described being found as “the most wonderful feeling in the world”.
The story of Melissa Highsmith and her family got global news coverage. But it's only one of many cases of people being connected by DNA analysis. In Canada, siblings separately adopted from Romania when they were babies were reunited in their fifties when both took a DNA test to learn more about their biological health, and it turned out they had spent much of their lives within a 30-minute drive of each other. Another two sisters— one in the UK, the other in the Netherlands— met for the first time in 75 years after learning that they had the same father. There are countless stories about how DNA was being used to reunite children with their parents.
For the Highsmith family, happily reunited in Texas after decades apart, DNA was the link. “Our finding Melissa was purely because of DNA, not because of any police involvement, podcast involvement, communities, or even our family's own private investigations or speculations,” notes one Facebook update.
28. How do you find the Highsmith family from the age-progression photos
A. They are kind and intelligent. B. They are diligent and generous.
C. They are determined and innovative. D. They are hardworking and devoted.
29. How can we describe the Highsmith family's efforts
A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. Everything comes to him who waits.
C. Misfortune may be an actual blessing. D. The good sea man is known in bad weather.
30. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. The Highsmith family think little of the power of DNA.
B. The Highsmith family owe their reunion to various media.
C. All the communities have spared no efforts to help Highsmith.
D. DNA played a crucial and irreplaceable role in the Highsmith's case.
31. Which can be the best title of the text
A. An Amazing Technology B. A Reunited Family
C. A Memorable Achievement D. An Unusual Discovery
D
Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later.
Roman engineers built thick concrete sea barriers, for example. And Chinese builders raised walls against invaders.
But there are many recent structures that are already starting to fail. The concrete that makes up much of our modern world lasts around 50 to 100 years.
A growing number of scientists have been studying materials from long ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice, beer and even urine （尿液）. These unexpected materials could have the ability to get stronger over time and "heal"
cracks when they form.
Figuring out how to copy these features could have real impacts today. While our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy infrastructure （基础结构）, it cannot compete with the endurance of these ancient materials. With the rising threats of climate change, there is a growing call to make construction more sustainable. A recent UN report estimates that the built environment is responsible for more than a third of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Cement （水泥） production alone makes up more than 7 percent of those emissions.
Is ancient Roman concrete better In places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete “basically the way it was when it was poured 2, 000 years ago,” said John Oleson, an archaeologist at the University of Victoria in Canada.
Most modern concrete starts with Portland cement, a powder made by heating limestone （石灰岩） and clay to super-high temperatures and breaking them up. That cement is mixed with water to create a paste. Then, materials like rock and gravel are added. Records from ancient builders show the Roman process was similar. The ancient builders mixed materials like burnt limestone and volcanic sand with water and rocks, creating chemical reactions to tie everything together.
Now, scientists think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. The ancient material has an unusual power to repair itself. Exactly how is not yet clear, so scientists are starting to find reasons why.
32. What is the purpose of the comparison in Paragraph 1
A. To introduce a topic. B. To list a motivation.
C. To give a definition. D. To present an argument.
33. Which aspect of ancient Roman building materials surprises scientists
A. Their necessary ingredients. B. Their processing procedure.
C. Their amazing sustainability. D. Their high-end technology.
34. According to the passage, ________ remains a mystery.
A. what made up those ancient Roman materials
B. where the ancient Roman materials were produced
C. how those ancient Roman materials were transported
D. why the ancient Roman materials healed automatically
35. Where is the text probably from
A. A travel brochure. B. A science fiction.
C. An architecture essay. D. An environment report.
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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for a job where you can make a difference
If you're the kind of person who loves helping those around you and you enjoy putting your knowledge and skills in the service of others, there are plenty of jobs that fit this description perfectly. They allow you to bring your contribution to society and make the most of your skills. 36 .
The best part about starting a career in education is the vast opportunities it offers. Most people associate education with teaching. 37 . From teacher, professor, or school counselor to librarian, curriculum developer, or education administrator, there are many career paths you can choose from.
For those who would like to help others with a high-intensity career that puts them in the middle of the action.
a job in the emergency services can be the one. By joining the police, ambulance, or fire and rescue service, you can serve your community and make the world a better place. But you'll have to deal with a lot of pressure and stress on a regular basis. 38
Working for a charity is the very definition of helping and supporting people in need. 39 . In fact, the sector comprises a variety of different roles, so career opportunities are very diverse. From working in communications, HR.
or IT to choosing a job in administration, there are different ways to bring your contribution. On top of that, charity jobs may also provide a certain degree of flexibility in terms of working hours and conditions of employment.
bine your passion for helping others with the right training and skills. You'll be able to make a difference in people's lives and positively impact the world.
A. Make a careful and proper choice.
B. Here are options worth exploring.
C. The following cautions are the first to consider.
D. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't all about fundraising.
E. This field provides you few opportunities to choose from.
F. The field actually has various positions and professional roles.
G. A job as a first responder is both mentally and physically demanding.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It's been nearly seven years.
In 2016, a group of volunteers began their 41 of the land at What Cheer Flower Farm in Rhode Island, with a simple 42 : get flowers into the hands of anyone in need of a pick me up. 43 , each one of the tens of thousands of bunches that What Cheer grows and delivers are 44 free of charge.
“We want to blanket the state with flowers and bring 45 to people,” says Erin Achenbach, What Cheer's farmer and head florist. What Cheer regularly delivers 46 joy to people at recovery centers, food banks, senior centers, local 47 and more including AIDS Care Ocean State.
“Seeing the smiles on people's faces who didn't 48 it who just came in to have a meeting with their case manager or take advantage of one of our programs to just see this 49 come off their faces is great,” says Stephen from AIDS Care Ocean State.
Located in a 50 industrial neighborhood, What Cheer's flower beds lie on 2. 7 acres that once housed a crumbling knife factory. And it's safe to say that the What Cheer crew 51 some flowers of their own: In May, the nonprofit was awarded a record-high $500, 000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for its continued 52 of a brown field site once abandoned because of industrial pollution.
“Not only do we give this space back to the 53 by bringing life to space that's quite literally dead,” says Achenbach, “but we're eco-landing the spot with the ability to help with the 54 of local insects and birds, and that'll only make people's lives better.”
“What's good about a flower is that it needs 55 else,” she adds.” Your only job when someone gives you flowers is to enjoy them.”
41. A. career B. exploration C. control D. study
42. A. access B. manner C. track D. goal
43. A. Furthermore B. However C. Accordingly D. Likewise
44. A. mainly B. regularly C. entirely D. partly
45. A. closeness B. happiness C. kindness D. freshness
46. A. freezing B. inviting C. fading D. blooming
47. A. hospitals B. stadiums C. auditoriums D. libraries
48. A. miss B. spoil C. expect D. reject
49. A. grace B. gratitude C. glory D. generosity
50. A. developed B. restored C. ruined D. deserted
51. A. deserve B. refuse C. demand D. plant
52. A. enlargement B. damage C. improvement D. pursuit
53. A. company B. community C. organization D. association
54. A. migrations B. reductions C. locations D. populations
55. A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something
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 giant digital torchbearer lit the main flame, alongside the Olympic champion Wang Shun, during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou. It was back 56 Sunday night.
The giant torchbearer, with a new name “Wave Rider”, made a return 57 （appear） for the closing ceremony in Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, 58 is referred to as the “Big Lotus”.
The closing ceremony, themed “Enduring Memories of Hangzhou”, 59 （bring） the athletes to the center stage. Sha Xiaolan, chief director of the ceremony, said the show also extended heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers.
whose 60 （contribute） have been important in the success of the Games. The beauty of technology dazzled, with a 61 （note） highlight of the “digital lawn”. This seemingly ordinary lawn hid 62 is called a remarkable technology secret. Meanwhile, Chinese culture also continued to stand out through the closing ceremony.
Sunday coincided with “Cold Dew”, one of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, 63 （mean） a time when lotus flowers give way to osmanthus （桂花） in Hangzhou.
Wu Yan, the executive producer of the closing ceremony, said that she hoped this moment from the closing ceremony 64 （root） in everyone's hearts forever as a cherished memory of the Asian Games 65 of Hangzhou, both of which will impress everyone.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
10月16日是世界粮食日（World Food Day）, 你校为了提高学生珍惜粮食的意识举办了一系列活动。
假定你是校英语报的记者，请你为校英语报写一篇活动报道。内容要点包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
For courage, my fingers clung to the harness （背带、保护带） on Chó's broad back as we passed the fence of my neighbor Mr. Groll's yard.
Walking by Mr. Groll's yard is the best part of our morning walk, and also the worst. It is the best part because the roses talk to us. “Good morning, Chó,” whisper the rose scents to my guide dog's nose. Other roses shout to me,
“Hello, Mai!”
Now comes the worst part: Mr. Groll. As usual, friendly Chó thumps her tail. But Chó is just a dog; how can she know that this neighbor does not like me at all
“Hello, Mr. Groll.” I greeted him as I did every morning. And like every other morning, he did not answer me.
But I knew he was there, watching, behind his fence. He always sounds out of breath, and the creaky gate swings nervously in his hand.
Maybe he's afraid of me because I'm blind. Disabilities do scare grown-ups sometimes. Then I remembered: the other day I heard him playing checkers （西洋跳棋） with my friend Jimmy, who's in a wheelchair.
Chó and I marched on, and my thoughts kept step. Why did Mr. Groll ignore me It's a mystery to me.
Papa has told me that some folks do not like people from faraway places. Does this solve the mystery Maybe Mr. Groll does not like neighbors from faraway places. No, that can't be it. Every Saturday Mr. Groll and my big brother, Lien, help each other with yard work. They are friends.
Well, then, I wondered, why wouldn't he talk to me The toe of my shoe scuffed the sidewalk, and I think, maybe he didn't like me because I'm a girl. The sidewalk hurned beneath my feet. A skateboard zoomed by. “Hello, Mai and Choó” my friend Jana yelled. “Hi, Mr. Groll.” I waited. If Mr. Groll ignored Jana, then the mystery was solved. But his voice called out, “Hello, Jana!”
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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。
The sound of it twisted my heart. ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “It is Chó that scares my words away.” he replied. _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
金丽衢十二校2024届高三第一次联考
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5. ACABB 6-10. CCBAA 11-15. CBAAC 16-20. ABACA
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）
21-23. CBD 24-27. DBBA 28-31. CBDA 32-35. AADC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
36-40. BFGDA
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45. BDACB 46-50. DACBD 51-55. ACBDA
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
56. on 57. appearance 58. which 59. brought 60. contributions
61. notable 62. what 63. meaning 64. would be rooted 65. and
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Possible version 1:
Recently, in honor of World Food Day, our school organized an impactful event to arouse the public's awareness of food crisis.
To emphasize the global food security issues, the event began with insightful speeches from some distinguished guests. At the same time, a captivating exhibition vividly illustrated global food challenges. Everyone present was spurred by the powerful visualizations. The highlight of the event was a fundraising ceremony to support a local charity.
Needless to say, the activity was significant. It served as a powerful reminder of the collective duty we bear in addressing global food challenges, fostering a sense of commitment among participants.
Possible version 2:
In celebration of World Food Day on October 16th, our school organized a series of activities to promote awareness about the importance of cherishing food resources.
The day kicked off with an assembly where students learned about global food challenges and the need to reduce food waste. Following this, engaging workshops encouraged discussion son sustainable eating habits and how individual choices impact the environment. In the cafeteria, a campaign focused on food waste awareness was launched. Students were urged to take only what they could eat, and leftovers were collected for donation to local charities.
The response to the activities was overwhelmingly positive. They effectively raised awareness about the importance of cherishing our food resources. The hope is that these lessons will drive lasting changes in behavior and a sense of responsibility to ward global food security.
第二节（满分25分）
Possible version:
The sound of it twisted my heart. Now I understood something I didn't know before: unfriendly Mr. Groll likes Jimmy. And Lien. And Jana. But not me and Chó... Not Me and Chó! An idea brightened my mystery. But I should know why Mr. Groll didn't talk to me! Repulsed by confusion, as well as irritation, I felt my way along the fence to approach my neighbour. The gate squeaked open. “Mai! Be careful!” Mr. Groll's startled voice steadied my courage while his hand steadied my elbow. “You can please solve my mystery,” I stammered. “Is it because I'm blind that you don't like me Or because I am a girl from a faraway land ”
“It is Chó that scares my words away.” he replied. “I like you, just as I like Lien, and Jana,” he sounded breathless, maybe because of anxiety or eagerness. “But you know, I am just afraid of your dog.” he continued. His earnest explanation made everything come to light. “Come with me.” I told him, “Make acquaintance with Chó.” I led him to Chó, and told Mr. Groll how gentle Chówas. Then I took Mr. Groll's hand in mine and guided it to Chó's head. Hesitantly, Mr. Groll stroked Chó's ears. Friendly Chó thumped her tail. And now that the mystery was solved, our new friendship could begin.
英语听力原文
Text 1
M: Gwen came back from Shanghai last night. Let's hang out with her this afternoon!
W: Sorry, I have to visit my cousin then. I won't be back until tomorrow morning.
Text 2
W: Lucy broke up with Cosmo!
M: No way! They love each other.
W: It's true. Lucy told me that herself. She said Cosmo offered to break up with her.
M: Oh, poor Lucy. She had always longed to marry Cosmo.
Text 3
M: Welcome to our shop, ma'am. What kind of perfume do you like
W: I prefer something that smells sweet and clean.
M: How about this one It has a smell of roses. And this brand of cherry perfume is also popular.
Text 4
W: Did you go to the playground yesterday afternoon
M: No, I was having a barbecue with my friends then. Was there anything special
W: Yes. The speech delivered by our headmaster touched every graduate deeply.
M: After all, their college life is coming to an end.
Text 5
M: Hi, Ann. This is Carl. What are you doing
W: I'm cooking some steak. Would you like to come over for dinner, Carl
M: Why not Then I'll bring a bottle of red wine.
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M: （6）Alina, I heard you got fired. I thought you'd be upset, but it's actually the opposite.
W: I was really sad at first. As I sat on a park bench and cried, a little girl handed me a rose and her grandmother comforted me.
M: They were so kind.
W: Yeah. On my way home, （7）a boy picked up my purse and returned it to me. I felt like I was surrounded kindness. All the bad moods were gone. I'm sure I'll get a job soon.
M: I'm glad to hear that.
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M: Hi, I'm delivering food. （8）Could you tell me how to get to Apartment 20
W: This is Apartment 12. The building you are heading for is behind Apartment 24, near the west gate. （9）I am going to post a letter. We can go together.
M: Great. This is a really pretty neighborhood. 10
W: Yes, it surely is. And it's very convenient to buy groceries with several supermarkets around. （10）But I'm considering moving. My husband thinks it's too crowded in the day and my children think it's a little noisy in the evening.
M: As the saying goes, “Every coin has two sides.”
W: Yeah. Anyway, this is Apartment 20.
M: Thank you so much.
W: You are welcome.
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W: My flight is leaving at 4: 00 p. m. , isn't it
M: （11）No, it will leave at 2: 00 p. m. and reach Shanghai at 7: 00 p. m.
W: Really Then I don't have much time to prepare.
M: Don't worry. I've ordered a taxi for you.
W: You are so sweet. But honestly, I'm not used to long journeys. I have nothing to do but watch short videos on my phone or get some sleep.
M: 5 hours is not very long. （12） You can read magazines. I'm just worried it will get a little dark when you get there.
How can you get to your hotel
W: That won't be a problem. （13） It's always convenient to take the underground.
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M: （14）Hello, welcome to this week's Meeting Artists. Our guest today is Mildred Howard. She will talk about her story with gardens. Welcome, Mrs. Howard.
W: Thank you. To begin with, I'd like to share my childhood memories. （15） Well, my parents had gardens. So I could always pick fresh tomatoes, pull out carrots and taste sweet watermelons.
M: Interesting! Many kids don't know where food comes from.
W: （16） That's why I started the Alice Waters Garden Project.
M: Can you tell us something about it For example, how does it work
W: We design and build a 5-acre garden first. （16） The kids, mainly aged from 7 to 12, work in the garden with their hands in the dirt. Then they take what they've grown to the kitchen and spend time cooking and developing recipes. This is the way they learn something about teamwork, creativity, and most importantly where the food they eat every day comes from.
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M: What is in a name For many people, their names often point towards their culture. Recently, the Social Security Administration released a list of the most popular US baby names. “Emma” was the most popular name in states on the west coast, （17） while “Liam” was the top choice in the Midwest. But in the southeastern area of the country, parents were more likely to name a boy “William” while “Ava” was a popular name for girls. And “Liam” has been at the top of the list for boys in the past two years. （18） “Emma” was the most popular name for girls for the fifth year in a row. （19） Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania. （20） He found that name s starting with K became popular after Hurricane Katrin a struck New Orleans, Louisiana in 2005. Americans heard the name of the storm in the news so often that it became familiar and appealing.

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