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2023-2024学年度第一学期
高三年级第一次测试英语试卷
分 值：150分 时 长：120分钟
第I卷（选择题）
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. Why does the man make the call
A. To apologize for being late.
B. To invite the woman to the library.
C. To change the place of an appointment.
2. What is the time now
A. It's 6:35. B. It's 6:45. C. It's 7:00.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a repair shop. B. In a camera store. C. In a photography studio.
4. What are the speakers discussing
A. The time to spare between talks.
B. The questions to ask after talks.
C. The number of talks to give.
5. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Help to deal with a document. B. Repair a computer. C. Get her a disk.
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. What are the speakers doing
A. Watching overseas news.
B. Discussing a job advertisement.
C. Planning a holiday abroad.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. He isn't in need of a holiday now.
B. He would like to get a new place.
C. He has no interest in the position.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Go to the Electric Company Office.
B. Pay electric bill first.
C. Open a checking account.
9. How do most people pay the electric bill
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By phone.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题
10. Why was the woman unable to attend the party
A. Because she looked after her grandfather.
B. Because she went to see a doctor.
C. Because she had a headache.
11. How long did the party last
A. About 3 hours. B. About 3.5 hours. C. About 4.5 hours.
12. What impressed the man most in the party
A. The atmosphere. B.The food. C. The music.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where are the speakers
A. In Japan. B. In Australia. C. In America.
14. What might be a problem for the woman
A. Understanding the local language.
B. Talking with her workmates.
C. Correcting her accent.
15. How often do the club members meet
A. Twice a month. B. Once a week. C. Twice a week.
16. What does the club mainly help its members to do
A. Communicate with local people.
B. Enjoy themselves together.
C. Learn about life abroad.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. The destruction from a hurricane.
B. The ways to survive a hurricane.
C. Her experience of a nature disaster.
18. Where did the speaker move things from the yard
A. Into the basement. B. Into the garage. C. Into the storeroom.
19. What was the speed of the wind most of the time
A. About 80 miles an hour.
B. About 90 miles an hour.
C. About 100 miles an hour.
20. How did her husband feel during the hurricane
A. Anxious. B. Scared. C. Calm.
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
Here are some Gap Year events for you to choose.
Vistoz
It’s the only organization in Australia that guarantees jobs for young people coming to our country on a Work and Holiday Visa. For young Americans this is a huge chance to get away from home and stand on their own two feet to make their own decisions.
Phone: 4168-6106
Email: info@visitoz.org
The Experiment in International Living
It provides summer abroad programs for high school students who want to connect deeply and engage meaningfully with the richness of another country. Programs are designed to equip participants not only with essential cultural skills and, in many cases, language skills, but also with a deeper awareness of and sensitivity to critical global issues shaping the diverse communities and regions we visit.
Phone: 800-345-2929
Email: experiment@worldlearning.org
The International School for Earth Studies
It’s a private institution specializing in earth-based studies. The programs encourage students to explore the seeds of greatness, with a view to developing tomorrow's environmentally sensitive spokespersons and leaders. The principle goal is to help students develop responsibility inspired through appreciation and love for natural places and the greater environment.
Phone: 819-647-3226
Email: info@earthstudies.ca
Expedition Education Institute
Do you want to be an ecological leader, to become deeply rooted in the natural world and in your own power to make changes and create a better world Expedition Education Institute offers a unique opportunity for Gap Year participants to be personally transformed and academically challenged and supported to become better and more self-directed life-long learners.
Phone: 207-322-2973
Email: Info@expeditioneducation.org
21. If you want to learn to be independent, which of the following numbers should you dial？
A. 819-647-3226. B. 207-322-2973. C. 800-345-2929. D. 4168-6106.
22. Which one attracts a student interested in different cultures most？
A. Visitoz.
B. Expedition Education Institute.
C. The Experiment in International Living.
D. The International School for Earth Studies.
23. What do the last two programs have in common？
A. They help students to be life-long learners.
B. They are aimed at making students become leading persons.
C. They help students develop responsibility and creativity.
D. They offer a unique opportunity for students to improve academically.
B
I recently took my mom on a special trip to Brenda Gantt’s restaurant. Brenda is a celebrity chef and my mom was delighted at the idea of meeting her in person.
While most of us looked forward to her Saturday breakfast, I was quickly attracted by a holiday tradition that Brenda shared with us. It turns out that in addition to being a master in the kitchen, Brenda also enjoys crafting. She just happened to mention a fairly easy project that I now plan to use for my Thanksgiving table this year.
Brenda told us how long ago she had made personalized “seating cards” out of tree branches or small trunks. “You cut them thick enough so that they sit up at the table.” she said. These personalized “cards” have become a beloved and time-honored part of her family. She shared that they still have the one saying “Big Daddy” in honor of her late husband.
I got the help from my son and husband, who cut nice branches for me to use. I can’t wait to see the fun my children will have making them. And as an added bonus for the adults, the craft time might even provide a short window of quiet during our usually noisy holidays.
Like Brenda, my family also has a special “Big Daddy”---that's what our children have always called my dad, continuing the tradition of what I called my dad’s dad. Even though Big Daddy always sits at the head of the table, it will be fun to have a special decoration this year to reserve his space...and everyone else’s too!
24. What do we know about Brenda Gantt？
A. She is a master of handwork.
B. She is distinguished for her cooking.
C. She enjoys making presents during holidays.
D. She runs a restaurant in memory of her husband.
25. How is Brenda’s family similar to the author’s？
A. They take special trips during Thanksgiving.
B. They have a seating card saying “Big Daddy”.
C. They prepare holiday meals for family members.
D. They share the same tradition of calling the grandpas.
26. Which of the following can describe the seating-cards-making？
A. Troublesome. B. Boring. C. Demanding. D. Cheerful.
27. What is the text mainly about？
A. Exchanging breakfast cooking skills.
B. Decorating windows during Thanksgiving.
C. Making tree-trunk-cards for the holiday table.
D. Getting quiet time in the noisy holiday season.
C
One of the winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry was Danish scientist Morten Meldal. When describing his career, Meldal said he started out as an engineer but changed to chemistry because he wanted to understand the world.
Meldal’s experience may come as a surprise to students. They might believe they have to center their work and school lives in one field to be successful. But a study from professors at Michigan State University shows that is not always the case.
Michele Root-Bernstein and Robert Root-Bernstein published their study in the Creativity Research Journal. They said that a large number of Nobel Prize winners can be described as “polymaths”, or “Renaissance”.
The writers looked at past Nobel Prize winners and their students. They decided that when students of winners go on to win Nobel Prizes, some of what they learned from their teachers is how to live a life with many interests. They are, in a way, learning how to be creative.
Having many interests, the Root-Bernsteins wrote, permits scientists to look for creative ways to solve problems. In fact, one important part of science is not discovering answers, but recognizing problems that need to be solved.
The prize winners, the Root-Bernsteins said, transfer “skills, techniques and materials from one field to another.” They said Alexis Carrel won his Nobel Prize in medicine in 1912 by using techniques he learned from the clothing business. He realized that people who used thread to make and fix clothing had a skill that could be used in operations to put new organs into people’s bodies.
The Michigan State professors study creativity. They found Nobel winners are nine times more likely to have experience in working with wood, metal or in the arts than most scientists. The Michigan State researchers say that unlike many people who spend long hours at work and give up some of their outside interests, Nobel winners believe their hobbies are important to creativity.
28. What comes as a surprise to students according to the passage
A. Meldal’s winning Nobel Prize.
B. Meldal’s original working field.
C. Meldal’s desire to understand the world.
D. Meldal’s study with Michigan State University.
29. What kind of people can be sorted as “polymaths” or “Renaissance”
A. People who only concentrated on just one field.
B. People who are committed lifelong to their career.
C. People who are equipped with various interests.
D. People who are admired for established achievements.
30. What’s the author’s attitude towards the Root-Bernsteins’ discovery
A. Tolerant. B. Cautious. C. Negative. D. Objective.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. A Secret to Winning Top Prize
B. An Unbelievable Discovery
C. A Born Nobel Prize Winner
D. An Amazing Rise to Fame
D
Most people hate mosquitoes-but scientists are about to build a “mosquito factory” to release modified (改良的) mosquitoes.
The modified mosquitoes carry a bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis, which can be naturally found in most insect species. However, it’s rarely discovered in mosquitoes. “We actually grow these mosquitoes that contain the bacterium.” Scott O’Neill, an Australian scientist involved in the project, told CBC News. When the modified mosquitoes are released, they slowly spread the bacterium to the population.
Several studies have demonstrated the insects’ success. For example, a controlled experiment in Indonesia showed that the modified insect helped reduce the cases of the disease dengue (登革热) by 77 percent, according to a study paper published in 2021.
The World Mosquito Program has announced that it will release modified mosquitoes in many of Brazil’s urban areas over the next 10 years. The aim is to protect up to 70 million people from diseases such as dengue, an infectious disease mainly spread by mosquitoes.
Brazil has one of the highest rates of dengue infection in the world, according to the Nature website. “More than 1,000 people died of dengue in 2022 because of the spread of mosquitoes. It’s going everywhere.” Luciano Moreira, a scientist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, told CBC News.
Another way to prevent mosquitoes from spreading diseases is by producing genetically modified mosquitoes(GM). In 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency cleared the release of 2.4 billion GM mosquitoes in California and Florida.
According to the agency, GM mosquitoes carry two types of genes: a self-limiting gene that prevents female offspring (后代) from surviving to adulthood; and a marker gene that allows researchers to identify GM ones in the wild. After being released, GM mosquitoes lay eggs, so the genes are passed on to offspring. In this way, the number of female mosquitoes is reduced, therefore reducing the chance of spreading disease.
32. What is the final purpose of building the “mosquito factory”
A. To prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
B. To produce massive mosquitoes for scientific research.
C. To study the behavior of mosquitoes in different environments.
D. To replace the natural mosquito population with a modified one.
33. What is the function of Paragraph 5 in the text
A. It states challenges facing the program.
B. It provides background information to the program.
C. It shows the expected effect of the program.
D. It indicates an opinion on the announcement.
34. How does the self-limiting gene in genetically modified mosquitoes work
A. By limiting their ability to lay eggs.
B. By making them immune to disease.
C. By reducing their offspring's lifespans.
D. By allowing them to be easily identified.
35. What can be the best title for the text
A. Releasing GM Mosquitoes B. Reducing Dengue in Brazil
C. Experimenting on Modified Insects D. Modifying Infectious Mosquitoes
第二节 七选五（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。
Have you ever had a staring contest It can be difficult to keep your eyes open for long periods of time because of the natural tendency to blink. But why do we need to blink
There are two main reasons. First, blinking clears away dust from the eyes. 36 It might be under the eyelid or something that blew in.
Second, blinking lubricates(润滑) the eye-balls. The eyes need a smooth surface for light to properly focus on, so vision becomes clear. Blinking releases a tear film which mostly consists of water, oil and mucus to keep the surface of the eyeball smooth.The tear film supplies oxygen to the eye. 37
Blinking happens naturally. It takes the average person 400 milliseconds to blink. Most people blink somewhere between 10 and 20 times per minute, usually around 15 or 16 times. 38
For example, you may blink more frequently if there’s something in your eye. Certain conditions can make it feel like there’s something in your eye, which makes you blink more. Some people have habitual involuntary movements that lead them to blink frequently. 39 If you have uncorrected vision problems, you may blink more often because your eyes are naturally trying to correct the unclear vision.
If there is damage to the facial nerve, which is responsible for closing the eyelid, a person may blink more slowly or less often. Tiredness and some medications can cause a similar effect. 40 For example, when reading, people tend to blink at the end of a sentence rather than in the middle.
A. It also prevents the eye from drying out.
B. If there’s a foreign body, it helps get rid of it.
C. And stress and anxiety can make you blink more, too.
D. Blinking more often than needed can give brain extra stress.
E. Pink eye and other types of infection can also cause damage on eyes.
F. However, there are some circumstances that make people blink more or less often.
G. Focusing on something like watching a movie, you may blink less to strengthen your focus.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was unemployed in 1994. Fortunately, I 41 that it wasn’t going to last forever. I returned to my 42 life and got a Master’s degree in animal behavior in 1998. For 55-year-old then, it just 43 as if it were something I could and should do.
My wife and I came to Tasmania on holiday in 2000. We went into a wildlife park because I wanted to 44 Tasmanian animals. During that time, as we were sitting in the cafe looking outside, a(an) 45 went like this “Oh 46 I could spend the rest of my life here.” “Well, I see it’s up for sale.” my wife answered.I knew she would support me.
We 47 the park in 2001. When we arrived, we realized it was messier than 48 . So immediately we had to 49 out the park. We were 58 when we 50 , but we were working 16 hours a day, finally building the park up and 51 many animals’ lives. We 52 the rules on animal protection with local authorities, and tried to get other wildlife park 53 to join in it.
In 2007, I ran the London marathon to raise funds for the project with my family. I 54 completed it, with 55 funds collected. As people always say, life isn’t rehearsal, but a mission. If you don’t do it now, you’ll never do it.
41. A. figured B. suggested C. pretended D. opposed
42. A. retired B. normal C. daily D. academic
43. A. felt B. left C. happened D. ended
44. A. identify B. study C. adopt D. protect
45. A. imagination B. conversation C. encouragement D.solution
46. A. what if B. if only C. as if D. even if
47. A. purchased B. designed C. established D. promoted
48. A. witnessed B. demonstrated C. expected D. scheduled
49. A. wash B. make C. find D. sort
50. A. took in B. set in C. turned over D. took over
51. A. saving B. leading C. improving D. costing
52. A. rewrote B. reminded C. repeated D. removed
53. A. communities B. owners C. professors D.species
54. A. casually B. gradually C. successfully D.instantly
55. A. admirable B. energetic C. sufficient D. limited
第II卷（非选择题）
第二节 语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Although 56 (call) Peking Opera, it didn’t originate in Beijing but in the provinces of Anhui and Hubei. It is believed that Peking Opera came into being after 1790 57 the four most famous opera troupes from Anhui Province paid a visit to Beijing. Since then Peking Opera 58 (adopt) repertoire, music and performing techniques from Kun Opera and Qinqiang and eventually formed its own highly stylized music and performing techniques.
Peking Opera is a 59 (combine) of music, dance, art, acrobatics, and martial arts. With its beautiful paintings, delicate costumes 60 graceful gestures, Peking Opera nowadays attracts people all around the world.
61 (traditional), women in China 62 (forbid) to enter theatres, so all Peking Opera characters were played by men. But now, the situation changes greatly 63 more women appearing on the Opera stage 64 before. In addition to singing, performers use well-established movements to express certain emotions and meanings. They also use their eyes and facial expressions 65 (convey) specific meanings.
第四部分 书面表达 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假如你是明启中学高三学生李华，收到外国朋友 Bill 的邮件，告诉你他准备学习汉语，现有两门汉语课程供他选择（课程信息如下表所示），但他对课程选择有些茫然，想听取你的建议。给 Bill 回复一封邮件，在邮件中你必须：
（1）推荐其中一门课程；
（2）说明你推荐该课程的理由。
课程名称 听说课程 读写课程
课程内容 日常会话 故事读写
授课安排 每周一、四 每周五
授课语言 全中文 中英双语
注意：
(1) 词数不少于80；
(2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
Dear Bill,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
There was no sign that the earthquake was coming.
A 7.8 magnitude (震级) quake almost flattened the city, killing over thousands of lives in less than a few minutes.
In the midst of destruction and chaos, a father left his wife securely at home and rushed to the school where his son Daniel was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.
After the upsetting shock, he remembered the promise he had made to Daniel: “No matter what, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to fill his eyes. He looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school. Everything looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his commitment to his son.
He began to concentrate on where he walked his son to class at school each morning. Remembering his son’s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he rushed there and started digging through the stones and bricks.
As he was digging, other anxious parents arrived, heartbroken, shouting desperately: “Mary!” “Sam!”
Some other well-meaning parents tried to pull him off what was left of the school, saying: “It’s too late!” “They’re dead!” “You can’t help!” “Go home!” “Come on! There’s nothing you can do here!” “You’re just going to make things worse!”
To each parent he responded with one line: “Are you going to help me now ”
And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone.
Some firefighters showed up and tried to pull him off the school’s ruins, saying, “Fires are breaking out, and explosions are happening everywhere. You’re in danger. We’ll take care of it. Just go home!” To which this loving, determined father asked, “Are you going to help me now ”
The fire chief replied, “You’re angry and worried. I get it. But you are not helping by staying here. Just go home. We will help you find your son!” To which he replied, “But I promised my son I’ll always be there for him.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Courageously, he went alone because he needed to know for himself:“Is my boy alive or is he dead ” _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“I’m fine. There are 13 other kids down here, Dad,” Daniel replied. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高三英语试卷答案
听力
1-5 CBBAA 6-10 BCCBA 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 ACBAC
阅读
21-23 DCB 24-27 BBDC 28-31 BCDA 32-35 ABCD
36-40 BAFCG
完形填空
41-45 ADCDB 46-50 BACDD 51-55 AABCC
语法填空
called 57.when 58.has adopted bination 60. and
Traditionally 62.were forbidden 63.with 64. than 65.to convey
应用文
Dear Bill,
Having learnt you are planning to study the Chinese language and that you cannot decide whether to opt for the Listening and Speaking course or the Reading and Writing one, I am writing to put forward my own idea that the first option might be more suitable for you.
The reasons behind the choice, as far as I can see, can be analyzed in three aspects.To begin with, as is universally acknowledged,listening and speaking is the foundation of learning a language. In addition, given that the course is given twice a week, learning a foreign language intensively has been proved more effective by linguists. Last but not least, that the teaching language is Chinese only will force you to listen attentively and speak earnestly, ensuring a fast progress in language skills.
To sum up, it is advisable that you choose the former. Hope the above might be of any help to you. Thank you for your time and wish you a great success in learning Chinese.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
Courageously, he went alone because he needed to know for himself: “Is my boy alive or is he dead ” He dug for hours and hours. His hands were mushy and he could only see well in flashes. Right before he was about to pass out, he pulled back a large rounded rock and heard his son’s voice. He screamed his son’s name, “DANIEL!” A response came from below, “Dad It’s me, Dad!” This must be the most beautiful voice he’s ever heard in his whole life! “What’s going on in there How is it ” the father asked anxiously.
“I’m fine. There are 13 other kids down here, Dad,” Daniel replied. “We’re scared, hungry, and thirsty. When the building collapsed, it made a triangle and saved us.” The father realized that this was a tricky situation. He couldn’t risk causing another collapse down there. Fortunately, the firefighters were just nearby. The father shouted to the fire chief and signalled to them to come over. Then, the father helped the firefighters cautiously remove the rocks and pulled out the kids one by one. When everyone was safe and sound, Daniel threw himself into his father’s arms: “You did it, Dad! No matter what, I know you’ll be there for me!”
听力材料
Text I
W: Hello. I can't take your call at the moment. Please leave a message.
M: Debbe, this is Peer I'm sorry, but I can't meet you in the library at 11: 00. Shall we meet on the play ground then
Text 2
M: Sorry. I'm late. Have you been here long"
W: Only ten minutes. I left home at 6:05 and got here at 6:35
M: Well if we hurry , we'll make it for the concert at 7: 00
Text 3
W: What can I do for you, sir
M: Well, my camera isn't working properly. Can you repair it.
W: I'm sorry, sir. We only sell photography equipment. However, there's a repair shop just down the street.
M: Well, all right
Text 4
W: Jack, I was just looking at the schedule. These talks seem too close together. Push each talk back at least ten minutes.
M: I forgot there's supposed to be enough time for questions after each talk.
Text 5
M: What's the problem
W: Could you tell me how I can copy this document into this disk I've been trying on this computer for ages but I can't seem to do it.
Text 6
W: Have you seen this
M: Yeah, but the money's not great and it doesn't say much about the working conditions.
W: That's true, but you've always wanted to work overseas. And, anyway, in a foreign country every day would feel like a holiday, wouldn't it If I hadn't just got a new place, I'd consider it myself.
M: I'm not sure. I'm not in a great need to find a job at the moment. But I'd rather take my time and look for jobs closer to home.
Text 7
M: Ms. Maya, I'm here to pay next month's bill.
W: You can pay by check,you know.
M: I haven't opened a checking account yet. I usually pay in cash.
W: Oh, carrying so much cash isn't a good idea. You know it's not quite safe around here. You'd better open a checking account as soon as possible.
M: OK, thank you. I'll look into that. Where may I pay the electric bill May I pay that here, too
W: No. You may go to the Electric Company Office and pay it there, but that's not very convenient. Most people just send a check.
M: It seems that I'd better open up a checking account.
Text 8
M: Hi, Sally. Did you go to the party yesterday
W: No. I sent my grandfather to see a doctor for his headache. What do you think of the party
M: Uh, it was really a wonderful party. The organization work was excellent.
W: Really Come on, David. Tell me more about it.
M: We had planned to hold the party from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. But everyone was so excited that it didn't finish until 11:30 p.m. The whole party was full of chatting, dancing and singing. It was filled with cheerful atmosphere
W: It sounds so great!
M: Absolutely. All things were so wonderful, especially the desserts and drinks which gave me the deepest impression. The hot chocolate was the most delicious drink I had ever tasted.
W: Oh, it's a pity that I missed it.
Text 9
M: How can I help you
W: Well, I'd like to join this International Social Club. I was hoping you could help me.
M: No problem. How long have you been in Australia
W: I arrived just last month. I'm from Tokyo that's where I was brought up. I lived in America for a couple of years when I was a teenager-we went there for my father's job.
M: OK. You've got really nice American accent. So I don't suppose you have any communication problems in the office, though you may find some of our local Australian words harder to understand.
W: Well,a bit. Does the club hold regular meetings
M: Yes, every Tuesday and Wednesday in fact, so a couple of times a month
W: The members aren't just people from other countries, non-Australians, are they
M: No, not at all. The main point of the club is to give people like you the chance to chat more with people from this country, people of all ages. You know, it's a sort of intercultural(文化间的) experience for everybody. And hopefully, you'll make friends with people who have similar interests.
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W: Good morning, everybody. I'm Mary Stone. Today I'm going to share with you my hurricane experience.
Well,it was my first hurricane since my family moved here to North Carolina. Before it came, we had continual day warnings of it from the radio, the TV and the newspapers for a week. We had to get everything out of the yard. We didn't have a basement or a storeroom, so we put the yard furniture and waste containers into the garage. And we bought lots and lots of food and water. We even filled the bath with water. We also checked the flashlights and the small radio in case they couldn't work The hurricane was terrible. The rain was so heavy that we couldn't see out the windows. The wind was about 80 miles an hour and it reached 100 miles an hour at times. It knocked down the power lines and we didn't have electricity for two days. We were lucky. Only one tree came down in the backyard. I was so scared! Most of the time,I stayed in the bathroom But my husband was more relaxed. He lit candles and listened to the news on the radio.

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