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南昌一中 2023-2024 学年度下学期高一期中考试
英语试卷
试卷总分：150 分 考试时长：120 分钟 命题人：韩梦鑫 审题人：欧阳萍
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 movie are the speakers watching
A. An action movie. B. A comedy. C. A thriller.
2. When will the man meet Dr. Jones
A. At 8:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00.
3. What is Lily doing
A. Dancing at the party. B. Hiding in the washroom. C. Talking with people.
4. What does the woman probably do
A. A bank clerk. B. A driver. C. A policewoman.
5. What does the man decide to do
A. Leave the office. B. Attend the meeting. C. Wait for the manager.
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 the woman sound
A. Upset. B. Surprised. C. Relaxed.
7. What happened to the woman yesterday
A. She had a fight with her boss.
B. She failed to meet a deadline.
C. She forgot to answer an e-mail.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a classroom. B. In a gym. C. Over the phone.
9. What will the trainers do first for the customers
A. Give them a fitness assessment.
B. Introduce the exercise equipment.
C. Design a work-out plan.
10. What kind of membership card does the woman choose
A. The one-month one. B. The half-a-year one. C. The one-year one.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman’s good news
A. She will get married.
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B. She got a promotion.
C. She is going to be an aunt.
12. What is the man going to do
A. Prepare for an exam. B. Go out for dinner. C. Visit his sister.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Friends. C. Colleagues.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
15. How does the woman thank the man
A. By giving him a back seat.
B. By paying for the tickets.
C. By buying him some snacks.
16. What size popcorn would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
17. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Come back as soon as possible.
B. Bring her ticket.
C. Meet him outside the cinema.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which country does Halloween come from
A. America. B. England. C. Ireland.
19. What do people do on Halloween nowadays
A. They enjoy costume parties.
B. They keep their houses dark at night.
C. They have a big good meal.
20. What is the talk mainly about
A. The customs of Halloween.
B. The origin of Halloween.
C. The traditional Halloween food.
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
Best Things to Do on Maui
Maui, Hawaii is a dream destination for visitors, home to wonderful sandy beaches, a choice of activities
and a relaxed lifestyle. Whether you are looking for adventures or water sports, there is plenty to choose from.
Awapuhi Adventures
Adventure tours suit single travelers, couples, and families, and are run by professional tour guides who
will take care of your every need. Tours include trips to West Maui, hiking tours, snorkeling (浮潜) adventures,
as well as tours to E Komo and Hana.
Phone: 808-269-6031
Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
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Visitors can enjoy the inspiring surrounding gardens, take self-guided tours of the grounds, and visit the
historic sugar mill, professional artist studios, and wonderful exhibitions. The Hui Gallery Shop has a variety of
art-based things such as glass, paintings, drawings, and photography.
Phone: 808-572-6560
Hawaiian Paddle Sports
Explore the beauty of the ocean and its marine life (海洋生物) on guided boat tours that are organized by
professional guides. These tours are for single travelers, couples, and groups.
Phone: 808-442-6436
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
The center hosts a variety of performances that show the finest of Hawaiian and local artists, and it also
offers a range of educational and cultural programming, workshops, and free events for creative artists. The
center is home to the Schaefer International Gallery, an exhibition space for visual (视觉的 ) arts that has a
number of exhibits throughout the year. The center partners with the government to host free events.
Phone: 808-242-7469
21. What do Awapuhi Adventures and Hawaiian Paddle Sports have in common
A. They are intended only for families.
B. They provide water adventure activities.
C. They serve delicious seafood.
D. They offer professional guides.
22. Which number can you dial if you want to buy artworks
A. 808-269-6031. B. 808-572-6560.
C. 808-442-6436. D. 808-242-7469.
23. What can visitors do at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
A. Watch performances. B. Enjoy marine life.
C. Visit gardens. D. Take hiking tours.
B
Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet, recited her poem The Hill We Climb at the recent Presidential
Inauguration (就职 ) Ceremony. Her words and performance were wonderful and were admired across the
world. But what is even more wonderful is the story of howAmanda arrived at this moment and the lessons she
offers other kids around the world.
Amanda was raised by a single mother, Joan Wicks, in Los Angeles. There was very limited television
watching in their house. Encouraged by her mother, who was a teacher, Amanda fell in love with reading and
writing. She gained confidence in these areas. Her passion for poetry started when she was about 8 years old.
But despite her interests and talents, she had some obstacles. Amanda has a listening processing disorder
and is very sensitive to sound. She also had a speech disorder during childhood. This caused her to participate
in speech treatment which helped her to turn her obstacles into gifts and strengths. As she told The Harvard
Gazette in 2018, “I always saw it as a strength because since I was experiencing these obstacles in terms of my
listening and speech skills, I became really good at reading and writing.”
Amanda started to dream of becoming president when she was in 6th grade. As Amanda became more
confident, she became more driven to transform the world for good. She went on to earn a degree at Harvard
University. And then, Amanda became the world’s first Youth Poet Laureate (获奖者) in history!
While Amanda looked calm, cool, and collected at the inauguration, she admits she is always nervous, like
many of us, about public speaking. To ease this, she developed a spell that she recites to give herself confidence
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in moments of doubt, “I am the daughter of black writers. We are descendants (子孙) of freedom fighters who
broke through chains and changed the world.”
24. What do we know about Amanda Gorman
A. She took to reading and writing thanks to her teacher.
B. She published her first poem at the age of 8.
C. She read a poem at a presidential inauguration.
D. She became the first Youth Poet Laureate at high school.
25. What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean in paragraph 3
A.Worries . B. Changes. C. Strengths. D. Disabilities.
26. How did Amanda overcome her nervousness about public speech
A. By seeking support from some black writers.
B. By practicing the speech context repeatedly.
C. By reciting a special sentence to herself.
D. By talking to freedom fighters before the speech.
27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To share a funny story. B. To educate disabled kids.
C. To record a wonderful moment. D. To encourage more children
C
College and high-school teachers are expressing concern about ChatGPT, an AI program that allows
people with limited writing skills to create high-quality texts. It calls into question how and why we teach
writing at all. If AI can do a fairly good job at most writing tasks, why spend so much time learning writing in
school
In fact, learning to write goes beyond just mastering grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. It
involves much more. For one thing, it’s about learning to turn a loose set of thoughts into a clear line of
reasoning — a skill that is useful for everyone, not just those who enjoy writing or need to do a lot of it for
work.
Learning to write also trains your imagination to construct the person who will read your words. It puts
you in relation to someone you may not know, someone who may even not exist. When you learn to write, you
learn to meet their needs in an unfamiliar context. Even ordinary assignments teach students to predict what
another person knows and expects.
Writing is never simply self-expression. It’s expression to a specific audience for a specific purpose. In
some cases, like a love letter, a writer knows their audience very well. In others, the audience is every bit a
work of the imagination as a novel’s characters are. Writers, then, should give up trying to address the public at
large, but should imagine that a friend, though not the closest friend, is listening to our talk.
When this act of imagination is done well, a reader can feel deeply understood, as if a stranger has told
them some previously unknown truth about themselves. That’s how I felt reading “Difference Maker” — an
essay about parenthood. While our situations were unique, naming the problem provided a deeper
understanding.
It seems unavoidable that large-language models of AI will allow us to offload some of the writing tasks
that students learn in school. But we can’t allow ourselves to lose the capacity to empathize (共情) with distant
strangers at just the moment when we’re more able than ever to communicate with them.
28．What is teachers’ concern about ChatGPT
A. It’s a challenge to apply it to teaching. B. It’s hard to grade a paper written by it.
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C. It limits students’ imagination and creativity. D. It questions the necessity of teaching writing.
29．What does the author think of learning to write
A. It helps with logical thinking. B. It is a basic skill for everyone.
C. It focuses on correct expression. D. It is closely related to social skills.
30．What makes writing effective according to the text
A. Expressing oneself. B. Targeting intended readers.
C. Conveying imaginative ideas. D. Creating attractive characters.
31．What may be a suitable title for the text
A. What AI Can’t Teach the Writing Students B. ChatGPTWriting VS Traditional Writing
C. Never Lose the Capacity for Empathy D. What Is the Future for AI Writing
D
Breathing is something you do all day long, without even thinking about it. However, you might be doing it
wrong. Research shows that the way you breathe affects the amount of oxygen (氧气) you take in，as well as
how you think and feel.
So which is it Do you breathe through your nose or your mouth Some health experts recommend people
breathe in through the nose and out through their mouth. Others say that people should just focus on breathing
easily, paying no attention to their mouth or nose preference. But mouth breathing has also been connected with
bad breath, high blood pressure and bad teeth.
Nose breathing may improve how memories are stabilized (稳定 ) in our brains, according to Swedish
researchers. During the study, participants smelled 12 different smells and they were asked to breathe either
through their nose or mouth for an hour afterwards. Then, they were presented with the original set of smells
and a new set. Those who smelled with their nose remembered the smells better.
A research team recognized the differences in brain activity that happened when seven epilepsy (癫痫 )
patients breathed through the nose or through the mouth. The team found three areas of the brain where activity
is connected with breathing. These areas showed more changes in brain activity only when volunteers breathed
in through their noses.
So, should people breathing through the mouth change their breathing habits If you’re happy with the way
you breathe and you aren’t experiencing any health problems, be yourself and just keep your own way. But if
you think it might be time for a change, focus on breathing through your nose until it becomes a habit. It might
help you survive an emergency.
32. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. Your life style. B. How you breathe.
C. How you think and feel. D. The oxygen you take in.
33. What did Swedish researchers find
A. Nose breathing may improve memory.
B. Mouth breathing causes health problems.
C. People breathing through the nose identify smells difficultly.
D. People breathing through the mouth have a good sense of taste.
34. What is the effect of nose breathing according to Para4
A. It helps one to stay healthy. B. It cures bad breath and snoring.
C. It makes one’s brain more active. D. It improves one’s sense of smell.
35. What does the author think of nose breathing
A. It’s hard to get used to. B. It’s suitable for everybody.
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C. It’s what people have to do. D. It’s what people can benefit from.
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 just moved, you might be wondering who lives in your neighborhood. It’s always a nice surprise to
learn that there are families similar to your family close by. ___36___ Here are some tips on how to make a
good first and lasting impression.
Do a Drop and Hi. Within the first few weeks of getting settled, consider dropping a small baked good or
local treat with a card that includes your phone number and name. ___37___
Host Something. Once you are on a first - name basis with a few of your neighbors, consider hosting a
small meet and greet event. Do something outside like a BBQ to keep things simple and relaxed.
___38___ It’s always such a nice gesture if you help your neighbor with bringing in their garbage can or
ask if you can help carry groceries, etc. Ask if you can help or suggest they borrow one of your tools. Being
considerate goes a long way.
Exchange Numbers. It’s important to exchange numbers, especially if you or your neighbor may be
traveling. ___39___
Good neighbors become friends and always watch out for each other. ___40___
A. Help When You Can.
B. Hold a Positive Attitude.
C. It’s no good having a face - to - face talk.
D. You can then tell them if you see anything wrong happening.
E. A “looking forward to meeting you” type note is always nice.
F. But how do you make sure you’re the kind of neighbor people want to spend time with
G. With these tips, you’ll find yourself with a good community of close friends in no time.
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）
It was a hot, sticky Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of us set together, side by side, in rows of wooden
folding chairs on the main 41 lawn. We wore blue nylon robes (礼袍). We listened 42 to
long speeches and some students almost stood up. When the 43 was over, we threw our caps in the
air, and we were 44 graduated from college. For many of us, the curtain had just come down on
45 .
Afterward, I found Morrie Schwartz, my 46 professor, and introduced him to my parents. He
was a small man who took small steps, 47 a strong wind could, at any time, blow him up into the
clouds. In his graduation day robe, he looked like a Christmas elf (精灵).
He told my parents how I took every class he taught, “You have a special boy here.” 48 , I
looked at my feet. Before we left, I 49 my professor a present, a brown 50 with his
initials (首字母) on the front. I bought this the day before at the shopping mall. I didn’t want to forget him.
Maybe I didn’t want him to forget 51 .
“Mlitch, you are one of the good ones,” he said, 52 the briefcase. Then he 53 me. I felt
his thin arms around my back. I was taller, and when he held me, I felt awkward, older, as if he were the
54 .
He asked if I would 55 , and without hesitation I replied “Of course.”
41．A．campus B．park C．track D．court
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42．A．excitedly B．impatiently C．alarmingly D．mindfully
43．A．class B．ceremony C．conference D．party
44．A．individually B．bitterly C．obviously D．officially
45．A．career B．opportunity C．youth D．mystery
46．A．previous B．strict C．unique D．favorite
47．A．as if B．even if C．now that D．so that
48．A．Inspired B．Amazed C．Embarrassed D．Frightened
49．A．handed B．acquired C．selected D．delivered
50．A．textbook B．briefcase C．medal D．image
51．A．the present B．the class C．the ceremony D．the student
52．A．admiring B．seeking C．measuring D．searching
53．A．ignored B．hugged C．dragged D．comforted
54．A．parent B．graduate C．headmaster D．child
55．A．interact aroundB．update on C．catch up D．pick up
第二节 语篇填空 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填写适当的内容或括号内单词正确形式。
Tomb-Sweeping Day is a Chinese holiday that 56 (celebrate) in China for centuries. It is one of the
Chinese Twenty-four Solar Terms, which falls on either April 4th 57 5th of the Gregorian calendar. It’s
also a time for people to remember family members 58 have passed away.
The day is also regarded as the start of spring. As trees turn green and the sun shines brightly, people will
go outside and enjoy the 59 (amaze) spring. They will take this opportunity to travel together and go on
long walks in parks, laughing and 60 (chat). Therefore, Tomb-Sweeping Day not only is a day 61
(memorize) the dead, but it is also a time for people to enjoy 62 (they). There are many different
activities, such as taking a spring outing, or flying kites.
On Tomb Sweeping Day, people often eat a kind of green colored balls 63 (make) from glutinous
rice(糯米). The green color is from 64 juice of brome grass(雀麦草) that is added in the rice.
All in all, Tomb-Sweeping Day is a combination of sadness and 65 (happy).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 (满分 15 分)
66.假设你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将举办一次英语演讲比赛。请你以“Every Setback Is a Test for Us”为题
写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 描述你自己经历的一次挫折；
2. 你克服挫折的体会。
参考词汇：setback 挫折 n.
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。
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第二节（满分 25 分）
67.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。
Finally, the bell rang. “Don’t forget to practice your class presentation at home!” Miss Bella cried as
everyone started talking and packing their school bags. Jessy felt sick. She hated having to read aloud in class.
She was sure everyone got really bored listening to her. Once, when Jessy was reading out her holiday diary,
Lee was even looking at his watch, a silver and blue one which seemed just magical.
Jessy watched Lee walk ahead of her as they left school. He seemed so clever, and he had a certain so rt of
shining confidence. He was just one of those people who were good at everything. Jessy sighed. As she turned
the corner, she saw Lee’s watch lying right in the middle of the path.
Jessy knew she should just pick it up and return it to him, but she didn’t want to run after him. Jessy bent
down quickly, picked up the watch and ran home. On arriving home, Jessy put it on almost without thinking.
She was surprised it fitted so well. She walked to the mirror and started practicing her speech. Words just
flooded out of her. “I’m going to talk about swimming. I have been lucky. I’ve won lots of competitions. But
when I’m in a race, I’m not really thinking about winning. I’m just loving the feeling of being in the
water...”Jessy laughed with excitement. She walked across the room. She suddenly seemed to have a certain so
rt of confidence. Turning back to the mirror, Jessy saw a flash of light from the watch in the glass. The flashes
of silver seemed almost magical. So maybe Lee’s watch really did have something magic about it.
The next day, as the lesson began, Miss Bella asked who was going to be brave and go first. Nobody
moved. Jessy slowly raised her arm. Before Miss Bella could say anything, there was a shout from behind.
“She’s stolen my watch!” Lee said angrily, “It went missing at school yesterday.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
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南昌一中 2023-2024 学年度下学期高一期中考试
英语答案
听力：1—5 CBBAC 6—10ACBAA 11-15CBBAC 16-20BBCAA
阅读：21-23 DBA 24-27 CDCD 28-31DABA 32-35 BACD 36-40 FEADG
完型：41-45ABBDC 46-50DACAB 51-55DABDC
语法填空
56. has been celebrated 57. or 58. who/that 59. amazing 60. chatting
61. to memorize 62. themselves 63. made 64. the 65. happiness
应用文写作范文
Every Setback Is a Test for Us
Hello, everyone. I’m Li Hua. Today I am very glad to have the chance to speak about the
topic: Every Setback Is a Test for Us.
As we all know, everyone will face some setbacks every now and then. I came across many
setbacks in my study and life. I failed in my physical final exam when I was in Senior One.
Knowing the result, I cried hard. I analyzed the situation and studied harder. Finally, I became
good at physics. In my opinion, when setbacks happen, we should be brave and stay optimistic. It
is a good way to relieve the pain by turning to our trusted ones for comfort, watching a funny
movie, listening to music or visiting a beautiful place.
Suffering is the most powerful teacher of life and every setback is a test for us. I absolutely
believe that we need to face the setbacks bravely and learn from them. Only the one who passes
the test can succeed.
Thanks for your Listening.
读后续写
Everybody was fixing their eyes on Jessy, waiting for an explanation. A flush of
embarrassment came to her cheeks, making Jessy biting her lips. Dead silence suddenly fell. Then
came Miss Bella’s voice, “Why is Lee’s watch on your wrist ” Jessy hesitated for a while and
decided to tell the truth. However, on second thoughts of the well-prepared speech and the magic
of the watch, she changed her mind. “Miss Bella, could I give the speech first and then explain ”
She made a request in a tone of begging.
Miss Bella smiled and asked the class to listen to Jessy’s speech first. Jessy put away her
fright, took a deep breath, and made for the platform. Casting a glance at the sea of faces watching
her, Jessy cleared her throat and began her speech. “I’m going to talk about swimming...” Word
began to flood out of her. “What a terrific speech.” Whispers went around the classroom, and even
Miss Bella nodded with approval. Immediately Jessy finished her speech, a storm of applause
erupted from the class. Relieved, Jessy told everyone the truth, and especially the magic of the
watch. She returned the watch to Lee as she eventually realized the real source of confidence.
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Text 1 (26词) 恐怖片
M: Oh no, this isn’t another action movie, is it
W: Of course not. I know you only like thrillers and comedies. This is a thriller.
Text 2 (40词) 改时间
M: Hello, this is Tom Davis. I have an appointment with Dr. Jones at eight o’clock this
morning, but I’m afraid I’ll be half an hour late.
W: That’s all right. Dr. Jones doesn’t have another appointment until nine o’clock.
Text 3 (31词) 习惯
W: Everybody’s dancing at the party.Why is Lily in the washroom
M: She has a habit of hiding in the washroom while there are a lot of people around her.
Text 4 (29词) 兑支票
W: I need your identification and account number before I can cash your check, sir.
M: Sure, here’s my driver’s license. And my account number is on this card.
Text 5 (30词) 等人
W: Mr. Brown, I am afraid that our manager is not available now. He is at a meeting.
M: It doesn’t matter. I have enough time to wait for him.
Text 6 (78词) 工作压力大
W: The boss had an informal discussion with me this morning. I feel really down.
M: What’s up
W: Well, actually I failed to meet a deadline last week and I forgot to answer an e-mail for a
VIP customer yesterday. I am afraid I messed up more things.
M: Look, Lucy. Things are not as bad as you said. You need to relax a little. Don’t push yourself
too hard, okay
W: Well, I will try.
Text 7 (147词) 健身
M: Good afternoon, madam. How can I help you
W: Well, I am a little bit out of shape. I think I should get some exercise to keep fit. What
kind of service do you offer
M: Well, we give each of our customers a qualified personal trainer. First of all, the trainer will
give you a fitness assessment and then come up with the work-out plan.
W: What else
M: Since everyone is different, your personal trainer will help you find out all the exercise
equipment that is suitable for your fitness level.
W: Sounds pretty good. How much do you charge
M: That depends.We offer membership for one month, half a year, and one year.
W: Perhaps one month. I’ll just have a try at first.
M: Wise decision. That is 400 yuan. You’ll find it’s totally worth it.
W: OK, I’ll take it.
Text 8 (132词) 好消息
M: So I heard that you have big news again. Is that true
W: Yes, who did you hear that from
M: That’s not important. Are you going to tell me what it is
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W: You’ll have to guess.
M: Are you getting married
W: Are you kidding
M: Just thought I’d ask. Let me think. Did you get a promotion
W: Of course not. I’ve never even had a job.
M: I give up, what is it
W: I’m going to be an aunt. My sister is pregnant with twins.
M: That’s great. I actually have some good news too.
W: Really What is it
M: I just passed my final exam. And I was thinking of going out for dinner. Do you want to
come with me
W: I’d be honored.
Text 9 (186词) 看电影
M: Wow, look at the line! It’s worse than I expected. We’re lucky we got here an hour early. Or
else we would definitely have had problems getting good seats.
W: Me, too. I learned my lesson last week I went to a movie opening. I didn’t arrive early and
ended up with a terrible seat all the way in the front row! Believe me, it was one of the
worst movie experiences ever.
M: Yeah! I hate sitting in the first row.
W: By the way, it was really thoughtful of you to get this ticket for me.Why don’t I show you a
bit of appreciation by getting you some popcorn and a drink
M: That would be great!
W: OK. What kind of soda do you want
M: Let me see...I’ll take a large Coke. As for the popcorn, medium size will do.
W: I’d better get going.
M: Wait! You’d better bring your ticket in case I get let in before you get back.
W: Oh, I almost forgot. If that happens, I’ll meet you inside.
M: OK. It’s a plan.
Text 10 (180词) 万圣节
M: People often think that Halloween is an American holiday. But in fact, it comes from the
Celts of Ireland. Today, people don’t do the same as the old Celts: they don’t have a big good
meal before winter and don’t leave their houses cold and without light for the night, so spirits
don’t want to live there. However, wearing scary masks and costumes—to make the spirits go
away—is an old Celtic tradition. Today’s people and especially children enjoy Halloween
costume parties. They dress up as vampires and ghosts, but also heroes. Children in masks go
from house to house and when the door opens, they say: Trick or treat! If they don’t get
sweets, they do something bad, for example, throw eggs at the house.
Typical symbols of the holiday are horror characters: spiders, black cats, witches, and ghosts,
but also big orange autumn vegetables: pumpkins. You can cook excellent pumpkin soup or
bake a pie, and make a lantern from the peel. Great Britain and the USA celebrate Halloween
every year on the last October day.
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