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绝密★考试结束前
2023学年第二学期浙江“七彩阳光”新高考研究联盟期中联考
高一年级英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷共8页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
第Ⅰ卷
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. Who teaches Sally to dance
A. Her mother. B. Sally herself. C. Her dance teacher.
2. What sport did the man like to play in middle school
A. Soccer. B. Volleyball. C. Badminton.
3. Why did the boy leave the acting club
A. He lost interest in acting. B. He didn't like the club's schedule.
C. He got too busy with his studies.
4. What is Jenny probably doing
A. Studying at school. B. Writing a message. C. Doing some shopping.
5. What does the woman think of packaged juice
A. Unhealthy. B. Convenient. C. Delicious.
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 color is the woman's scarf
A. Blue. B. Green. C. White.
7. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Clothes made of silk. B. A comfortable scarf. C. Some interesting insects.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about Belle and Susan
A. They're talking now. B. They're good friends. C. They're in the same class.
9. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the classroom. B. In the living room. C. Outside the school.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What time will the speakers arrive at the dam tomorrow
A. At 10:00 am. B. At 8:00 am. C. At 7:50 am.
11. Where will the speakers stay at night
A. In a youth hotel. B. In a house by the dam. C. In a tent.
12. What will the speakers do on the second day
A. Visit a school. B. Visit a research center. C. Visit a company.
13. Why will the speakers take this two-day trip
A. To go camping. B. To complete a task. C. To enjoy the landscape.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Tina
A. A weatherwoman. B. A host. C. A reporter.
15. When is the conversation probably taking place
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. At midnight.
16. What is the biggest problem now
A. Extreme cold. B. Loss of electricity. C. Bad road conditions.
17. What is the man's last advice
A. Staying outside. B. Avoiding travelling too far. C. Enjoying the snow properly.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the probable relationship between the speaker and Simon
A. Cousins. B. Father and son. C. Teacher and student.
19. Why is the speaker giving this gift
A. For graduation. B. For a birthday. C. For Christmas.
20. How did the speaker get the black watch
A. From his father. B. From his sister. C. From his grandfather.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的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
Four houseplants that anyone can grow
Filling your home with greenery is something that can improve the quality of your indoor air, and help you to relax. So turn your brown thumb green by picking some of these houseplants.
Snake Plant
Snake plants have thicker leaves for keeping water even in drought conditions. They can also tolerate （经受） medium to bright light so you should keep them near a window. But one of the best things about snake plants is that they are great for cleaning indoor air.
Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus is one of the most beautiful plants of the holiday season and it seems to be able to do best even if you ignore it. The cactus can tolerate low light but will produce more pink or red flowers in bright light. Getting the plant to produce flowers for the season is a bit harder because it will have to be kept cool beginning in November. Just leave the cactus beside a window at home with the heat off.
Jade Plant
Jade plants can make your home more beautiful with its bright egg-shaped leaves. The plant does well in any lighting and doesn't need to be watered very often because it stores water in its leaves. This plant is also simple to propagate（繁殖） so you can have one in every room of your home.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera needs very little water, indirect sunlight, and can live in the same pot for years. But you may not know that aloe vera is a plant that can help heal（治愈） minor cuts and burns like sunburns so it is a great addition for your home. When you are cutting leaves to use, don't cut off more than a third of the plant at one time.
21. What is the author's advice on making Christmas cactus flower in winter
A. Paying no much attention to it. B. Keeping it growing in low light.
C. Putting it somewhere cool. D. Planting it during the holiday season.
22. What do snake plants and jade plants have in common
A. They do well in any lighting. B. They are easy to produce new plants.
C. They can grow better in drought conditions. D. They can store water in their leaves.
23. Which of the following can describe aloe vera
A. It can adapt to any environment. B. It can be used as medicine.
C. It is difficult to propagate. D. It protects people from the sun.
B
Hiao Khanh,29, is a member of the Community Malaria（疟疾）. Action Team in Ch Rc m commune, Kr ng pa district, Gia Lai province, which is known for having the highest number of malaria cases in Vietnam. In 2020, more than 200 cases were reported across the district.
Hiao Khanh has been working in malaria prevention and control since 2019, after he recovered from malaria. “It was a near-death experience,” said Hiao Khanh. “I had a high fever before getting medical support. After that, I was determined to help reduce sickness and deaths from malaria in my community.”
People in this community depend heavily on the forest to earn a living. They go into the forest to work, and sleep there, putting them at high risk of contracting（感染） malaria. When it rains, the community's various forest settlements are nearly cut off as the dirt roads are flooded. Hiao Khanh and his team need to use motorbikes to reach different parts of the community to help protect people from malaria.
The team's main activities are to raise awareness about malaria prevention, provide protective items, and find out people who might have malaria and then transport them to healthcare facilities for testing.
With the right treatment, patients can now be cured in a shorter period of time. However, ensuring individuals stay on track with their treatment remains a challenge. Forest workers, for example, often prefer to return to work as soon as their fever breaks. Part of Hiao Khanh's work is to find and persuade （说服）patients to come back for munication is an important aspect of his team's work. They actively listen to people's concerns, respond to their questions, and stress the importance of completing the full treatment course. “Just a ‘thank you’ from the people is enough to give me strength to continue this job to reduce malaria in my homeland,” said Hiao Khanh.
24. What led Hiao Khanh to take an active role in malaria prevention and control
A. His suffering from malaria. B. A report about malaria cases in Vietnam.
C. His visit to a nearby forest. D. The deaths from malaria in his community.
25. What can be inferred from paragraph 3
A. It often rains in Hiao Khanh's hometown.
B. The community is accessible only by motorbikes.
C. Natural disasters frequently hit Hiao Khanh's hometown.
D. Forests are not beneficial to malaria control.
26. Which of the following is part of the work of the Community Malaria Action Team
A. Treating patients with malaria. B. Educating people about malaria prevention.
C. Relocating villagers to other places. D. Improving hospitals and healthcare facilities.
27. What is a challenge in Hiao Khanh's work
A. Curing patients in a short period of time.
B. Persuading the villagers to leave the forests.
C. Talking patients into finishing the full treatment.
D. Responding to patients'questioning of his ability.
C
As a young music therapist in Colorado, Shannon de L’Etoile saw that when mothers were encouraged to sing to their babies, they were amazed by the positive responses they received. She quickly realized that music could be a powerful tool for helping mothers learn more about their infants（婴儿）. Soon, de L’Etoile began researching the practice, called infant-directed singing. She says it helps babies learn to regulate their feelings, which allows them to later behave well in school, and in the social and professional world.
“If a mother can sing in a way that catches the infant’s attention, it can help to promote the development of the infant's brain,” said de L’Etoile. “Infant-directed singing is a way in which mothers can communicate with their babies that most infants can recognize and respond to. But mothers need to be sensitive to infant cues（提示）.”
De L’Etoile is working with people at the Linda Ray Intervention Center to create a coaching program that will guide mothers in the practice. She is now in the process of training workers at the center, who will coach mothers for a month in the most beneficial ways to sing to their infants. The process includes watching and recording mothers as they sing to their infants and then showing these mothers how they can be sensitive to their infants' feelings while singing. Mothers will be able to notice if the infant is benefiting because the baby will look longer at the mother and reach a happy state.
As part of the study, after each mother completes the training, de L’Etoile will work with a music engineering program to study recordings of the mother's voice. The study result can show changes over time in the mother's ability to change her singing according to the infant's feelings. Videos of the babies will also be studied to discover their connections with their mothers over time. De L’Etoile has been working closely with center workers to develop the program so that it will meet the needs of different families.
28. What does the underlined word “regulate” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Manage. B. Produce. C. Hide. D. Observe.
29. What can we learn from paragraph 2
A. Building a positive parent-child relationship is hard.
B. Not all mothers'singing helps develop the infant's brain.
C. Mothers can benefit from singing to their babies.
D. Singing is the best way to comfort babies.
30. What is the purpose of de L’Etoile’s coaching program
A. To train babies to respond to their mothers. B. To get babies to reach a happy state.
C. To help mothers notice the babies' feelings. D. To teach mothers to sing to babies effectively.
31. How will de L’Etoile carry out her study according to the last paragraph
A. By comparing the effects of family members' voices on babies.
B. By collecting babies' reactions to videos and voices.
C. By observing changes in mothers and infants after training.
D. By communicating directly with mothers.
D
Robots doing chores is nothing new, with Tesla having put forward its cool Optimus robot and DeepMind revealing its latest achievements in robotics. Recently, a robot called Mobile Aloha caught the attention of many at the beginning of 2024, with short videos of it cooking at someone's home going viral in January.
Developed by a team of researchers at Stanford University in the US, the robot can handle everything for a dish, whether it is chopping（切） vegetables or cracking eggs.
It is also good at various household tasks like watering plants, petting cats, cleaning the floor and doing laundry. It even knows to shake the pillow after putting on a pillowcase （枕套）. An Internet user joked under one video that as long as this thing doesn't try to kill him while he is asleep, he is in real need of it.
However, a following video posted by one of the researchers, Tony Zhao, and showing Mobile Aloha’s failures proved that the idea of having a robot servant may just be wishful thinking. In the video, Mobile Aloha randomly smashed（打碎） glasses and plates, collided（碰撞） with cabinets（橱柜） and even burned a pot.
It turns out that Mobile Aloha is not a complete self-learning system that can independently navigate new environments. It relies on demonstrations by human operators in its surroundings, meaning that the robot needs to learn from human behavior before completing each task. Also, according to the team, the robot achieves a 95 percent success rate in wiping red wine stains（污渍）, 80 percent in pushing chairs, and a me re 40 percent in frying shrimp（虾）. In short, it's far from perfect.
The behavioral problems of AI robots have been bothering scientists for decades. Although AI robots do pretty well in things requiring high-level reasoning like math, they perform worse than a one-year-old child when it comes to simple tasks demanding abilities of perception, reflexes（反射） and mobility, among others.
As the team observed, the interaction between the arm and the base of Mobile Aloha would get quite complex if more flexibility is required in a task. Even a slight deviation（偏差） in the base settings might lead to significant drift in the arms’ motions, resulting in failure to complete the task.
32. What are paragraphs 2-3 mainly about
A. Mobile Aloha’s chief functions. B. Mobile Aloha's original designers.
C. Mobile Aloha's online popularity. D. Mobile Aloha's possible dangers.
33. What does Tony Zhao's video suggest
A. AI robots are ready for household chores. B. Mobile Aloha needs further improvement.
C. It is expensive to have robots do chores. D. Robot servants should work under humans' watch.
34. How can Mobile Aloha best complete a new task
A. By copying how humans do it. B. By performing independently.
C. By learning from previous tasks. D. By seeking help from programmers.
35. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Mobile Aloha—Helping or Messing up B. Mobile Aloha—a Helper!
C. AI Beats Humans. D. AI—Perfect for Housewives.
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。
How to Create a Personalized Daily Routine
Figuring out how to create a daily routine（常规） that works for you—and how to stick to it—can take some time. Here are a few steps to help you make a daily routine for yourself, even if you've never had one.
●Make a list
Figuring out how to write a daily routine begins by writing down everything you need to get done daily, both at home and at work.
36 . This is a brain dump, not a to-do list. Simply take down everything you do each day, as well as everything you should get done. No task is too small—if you want to work “brush teeth” into your daily routine, put it on the list.
● 37
The point of creating a daily routine is to use your most productive （富有成效的） hours for challenging tasks and your least productive hours for the simple r tasks. 38 . For example, you might have a doctor's appointment during the time you usually set aside for work. Arranging free time in your daily routine will help to keep things flowing smoothly despite atypical events.
●Test drive your new routine
Once you've created your daily routine, take it for a test drive. Did you schedule your tasks at times that make sense Stick to the routine for at least 30 days. 39 . Once your tasks are arranged into the
right spots, you should find sticking to your daily routine to be easier than you ever thought.
40 . But you will soon see the benefits when your productivity rises and you find you actually have pockets of free time.
A. Be open to flexibility （灵活性）
B. Keep the structure every day
C. Change any scheduling that isn't working
D. Don't worry about how you organize this list
E. Creating a daily routine may seem like a difficult task at first
F. You also need to create a reasonable routine you can stick to
G. But life can get in the way of even the most detailed routines
第三部分：语言应用（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）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Cats bring bad luck. Cats cannot be 41 . This is what I was taught when I was growing up. I hated cats.
And then I married a woman who was brought up with cats. So it was unavoidable that she would want us to 42 one. My parents-in-law lived with Maggie, a big cat that made me quite 43 . When we used to take our baby daughter to their home, I watched Maggie 44 . Whenever she went near my daughter, I ran to ensure that Maggie did not 45 her. My wife always laughed and told me Maggie wouldn't hurt our daughter.
46 from my wife to get a cat became greater after we had two more children. Under stress, I finally gave in and 47 . And then Masala came to our home. Our children loved the new “ 48 ”. They played with Masala and slept with her. At first, I was a bit 49 . I was not sure what would happen next. But slowly I started liking that small animal.
We were happy with life. But then, something 50 happened, and my wife got lung cancer. This terrible time was also when I came to really 51 the cat. Masala provided my wife with good 52 . She stayed by my wife's bedside around the clock. My wife fought the disease bravely but didn't 53 at last. After my wife died, Masala also 54 me during my darkest days. Her warm welcome after I came home meant a lot to me. Masala helped me 55 my prejudices（偏见）against cats. She really taught me a lesson.
41. A. served B. challenged C. trusted D. judged
42. A. get B. borrow C. contribute D. exchange
43. A. unfortunate B. unreasonable C. unhealthy D. uncomfortable
44. A. naturally B. closely C. eagerly D. secretly
45. A. approach B. harm C. notice D. impact
46. A. Prevention B. Dissatisfaction C. Pressure D. Encouragement
47. A. agreed B. failed C. understood D. responded
48. A. stranger B. visitor C. neighbor D. resident
49. A. awkward B. hesitant C. boring D. surprised
50. A. similar B. typical C. wrong D. horrible
51. A. know B. love C. care D. honour
52. A. faith B. belief C. company D. hope
53. A. suffer B. struggle C. adapt D. survive
54. A. impressed B. supported C. attracted D. surrounded
55. A. get rid of B. make use of C. give way to D. keep track of
第Ⅱ卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Born in 551 BC, Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture of anyone in history. When he began teaching in his early 56. ________（twenty）, he soon began to attract many disciples（弟子）. He was not only a scholar, but also a man 57. ________ had political ideals. But when his ideals could not 58. ________ （realize）, he resigned. After his resignation from government service, he spent his last years 59. ________（teach） and editing earlier writings. It is generally believed that Confucius preserved the literature of China for later times. Fearing that it would be lost during the troubled era in which he lived, he gathered earlier writings to prepare 60. ________ are called the Five Classics. He also left behind him the Analects, 61. ________ collection of sayings, which were put together by his disciples. Confucius was born only a few years after the Buddha. Unlike the Buddha, however, he did not seek to escape from the world, but wanted to find a way 62. ________ man to be happy on earth. He thought that human nature was good, not bad. If men would think and act 63. ________ （proper）, he believed, most evils would disappear. In government he believed that the ruler was like the father in a family. He also stressed the importance of education, good manners, and tradition. Highly 64. ________（value） by the Chinese people, his thoughts and teachings formed the foundation of a great philosophy, Confucianism. Over the last 2,000 years, his philosophy 65. ________（continue） to influence China and the rest of the world.
第四部分：写作 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 根据首字母单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
（注意：请在答题纸上书写单词的完整形式。）
66. What you said hurt her, but if you say you're sorry, it's most likely that you will be f________.
67. Are you f________ with the computer software they use .
68. With May Day a________, our family are discussing where to spend our holiday.
69. It was g________ of you to share your food with me.
70. To our r________, the missing child returned home ten days later, tired but healthy.
71. I lay in bed, r________ on how my day had gone and thinking about the rest of the week.
72. I would be g________ if you could give me a kind consideration.
73. The bridge was d________ completely so we couldn't get across the river.
74. It's important to know your own s________ and weaknesses.
75. I felt e________ excited when seeing the famous writer.
第二节 单句翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76.我们只有与自然和谐相处，才能过上幸福生活。（Only＋状语位于句首，构成倒装）
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77.学习这个国家的历史将使你的旅行更加愉快。（study；make＋宾语 ＋宾语补足语）
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78.更重要的是，正是你的鼓励帮助我度过了艰难时光。（强调句；go through）
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79.在她的故事的激励下，李华下定了决心努力学习，以便在英语方面取得进步。（过去分词作状语; mind; so that）
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80.青少年沉迷于玩电脑游戏的原因很多。（定语从句；addict）
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第三节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你校将举办一次关于“网络利弊”的演讲比赛，请你结合自身体验，写一篇演讲稿来阐释网络对你的影响。
内容包括：
1. 表明观点
2. 阐述理由
3. 你的希望
要求: 1.词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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2023学年第二学期浙江“七彩阳光”新高考研究联盟期中联考
高一年级英语学科参考答案
命题：富阳二中 沈晓梅
审稿：萧山二中 陈燕儿
巍山高中 应淑英
第一部分:听力 （共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BBCCA 6-10ACBCA 11-15ACBCB 16-20CBBAA
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 CDB 24-27 ADBC 28-31 ABDC 32-35 ABAA
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 DAGCE
第三部分：语言运用 （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）
41-45CADBB 46-50 CADBD 51-55 BCDBA
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. twenties 57. who/that 58. be realized/realised 59. teaching 60. what
61. a 62. for 63. properly 64. valued 65. has continued/has been continuing
第四部分：写作 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. forgiven 67. familiar 68. approaching 69. generous 70. relief
71. reflecting 72. grateful 73. destroyed 74. strengths 75. extremely
第二节 句子翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76.我们只有与自然和谐相处，才能过上幸福生活。（Only＋状语位于句首，构成倒装）
Only when/if we live in harmony with nature can /will we live/lead a happy life/can we live happily.
1分 1分 1分
77.学习这个国家的历史将使你的旅行更加愉快。（study; make+ o. +o. c）
Studying the history of the country will make your visit/trip/travel/journey much more enjoyable.
1分 1分 1分
78.更重要的是，正是你的鼓励帮助我度过了艰难时光。（强调句；go through ）
More importantly, it was your encouragement that helped me （to） go through tough/hard/difficult times.
1分 1分 1分
79.在她的故事的激励下，李华下定了决心努力学习，以便在英语方面取得进步。（过去分词作状语；mind; so that）
Inspired by her story, Li Hua made up his mind to work hard so that he could make progress in English.
1分 1分 1分
80.青少年沉迷于玩电脑游戏的原因很多。（定语从句；addict）
There are many reasons why teenagers are addicted to/addict themselves to playing computer games.
1分 1分 1分
第三节 应用文写作 （满分15分）
One possible version
Good morning! My name is Li Hua. It's an honour to be here to share with you the impact of the Internet on me. For me, it has proved to be a positive influence.
Due to the Internet, I have easy access to various materials including the most update d information, which makes it convenient for me to explore more about what I have learned in class. Moreover, whenever I go through tough times, the Internet allows me to seek support and advice from those who have got through similar challenges.
I hope all of you will take advantage of the Internet wisely and the Internet will help you in the same way that it helps me.
听力原文材料：
Text 1
M: Sally, I saw the video you posted on the Internet yesterday. I have to say you're so talented. Do you go to dance classes every week
W: No, I teach myself all the time.（1） But my parents plan to sign me up for a dance class.
Text 2
W: Do you play any sports besides soccer
M: I was a crazy volleyball fan in middle school.（2） And I'm used to playing badminton on weekends now.
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W: How is the acting club going （3）I heard it's getting more and more members.
M: That's true. But I quit recently because I couldn't fit it in my schedule anymore. Sometimes you have to put your studies before your interests.（3）
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W: Hello! This is Jenny's mother. She forgot to bring her cell phone with her.
M: Where is Jenny
W: She has gone to the supermarket.（4） Can I take a message
M: No, thanks. I will talk to her at school tomorrow.
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W: You will not get enough vitamins if you don't eat fresh fruit.
M: If I drink packaged juice, will that be enough It's so delicious and convenient.
W: No, you'd better not, because it has lots of sugar.（5）
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M: Are you going to the insect house, Amy
W: Of course not. They make me scared and uncomfortable.
M: But there are lots of amazing insects. There is one that makes very strong silk.
W: Like my blue scarf （6）
M: Yes, but their silk is white. They use it to make homes.
W: I didn't know that. Are there any other interesting insects
M: Yes, there are several insects that look like leaves. We call them stick insects.
W: That sounds amazing. OK, I'll go, but only to see them.
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M: Hi, I'm George, Belle's dad.
W: Oh, hello. Nice to meet you at last. I'm Mandy. Bell e and Susan seem to get on well, don't they （8）
M: Yes, they're very good friends.（8） When Belle gets home from school, all she talks about is Susan.
W: Susan is the same—always talking about Belle. I guess they come out of the school door together although they're in different classes.（9）
M: You’re right. Here they come now.（9）
W: I'm glad Susan has found a friend. School is much more fun when you have friends.
M: Oh, that's true. Friends are very important.
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M: So when shall we meet tomorrow
W: At 7:50 am outside the school gate to catch the school bus which leaves at 8:00. It will take two hours to get to the dam.（10）
M: What will we do there
W: We'll go inside the wall of the dam to see how it works.
M: Great! Since this is a two-day trip, where are we staying Not camping by the dam, I hope!
W: Well, they do actually have some overnight small houses near the dam for visiting groups, but we’re spending the night in a youth hotel.（11）
M: Good. And what's happening on the second day （12）
W: We're coming back to town and going to the water supply company to see how they treat the water for drinking.（12）
M: That should be quite interesting. I'll bring my camera.
W: And make sure you bring a notebook and a pen. We're supposed to hand in our research results in the next geography class.（13）
M: OK. See you tomorrow.
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W: Hello, everyone! I'm joining Thomas to bring you today's live weather update from downtown Austin, Texas.（14）
M: Thanks, Tina. This storm has caused 30 cm of snow on these roads, as you can see here. Now, hundreds of people are playing outside.
W: We're not used to snowy days here in Texas. But from last night to this afternoon, that's changed! （15）
M: All major roads into the city have been closed off. Luckily, it looks like many people could walk to get downtown. For all Austin locals out here, it might be days until it's safe to drive again.（16）
W: That's right. So, as the sun is setting here in the downtown area, we ask everyone to enjoy the snow properly.
M: And stay in your local area, if possible, until the streets are cleared.（17）
W: Live from downtown, it's Tina and Thomas.（14） Back to you, Lily, at the studio.
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You’ve probably seen this watch before, Simon.（18） But I want you to know its meaning for the family. Your mother and I have given you plenty of Christmas and birthday presents, but nothing is as important as this graduation gift.（18）（19）I've watched you grow up so much over the last 18 years. And today, you're finishing high school and preparing to go to university in September. I couldn't be prouder of you and your sister. Your mother gave her a dress from your grandmother's home in France when she finished school. And I also have something for you. Your grandfather made watches as a young man while growing up in Italy. Before moving to America twenty years ago, he took his three most valuable pieces and decided to give them to his sons. I received this black watch from him. （20） And in honor of the intelligent young man you've become, I'm now giving it to you. I hope you like it. And congratulations on your graduation!

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