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辽宁省实验中学 2023-2024 学年度下学期期中阶段测试
高一年级英语科试卷
考试时间：120 分钟 试题满分：150 分
命题人：刘树发、任雪平 校对人：王翼
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。
1. What will the speakers do next
A. Turn to an adult. B. Call the police. C. Stop the thief right now.
2. How does the woman feel about Harry
A. He’s bad-tempered. B. He’s enthusiastic. C. He’s considerate.
3. What is the woman complaining about
A. The poor decoration of her house.
B. The noise made by her neighbour.
C. The complicated work.
4. Where did the woman probably go
A. To the bookstore. B. To the supermarket. C. To the post office.
5. Why is the woman angry
A. The man didn’t trust her.
B. The man broke her pen yesterday.
C. The man didn’t admit his mistake.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Movies. B. Books. C. Actors.
7. Where probably are the speakers
A. In the classroom. B. In the bookstore. C. In the cinema.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9 小题。
8. When does the conversation take place
A. At 5:30 p.m. B. At 5:15 p.m. C. At 5:00 p.m.
9. What are the speakers going to do next
A. Call a taxi. B. Hold a party. C. Wait for the bus.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 小题。
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10. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers
A. Guide and tourist. B. Conductor and passenger. C. Fellow passengers.
11. Where does the man want to go
A. To Howard Street. B. To Linden Avenue. C. To Davis Street.
12. What will the woman do
A. Turn on the air conditioner. B. Remind the man to get off. C. Listen to some music.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 小题。
13. What is the woman doing
A. Doing scientific research.
B. Hosting a TV program.
C. Conducting an interview.
14. What made the man choose his major
A. His parents’ expectations. B. The job chances. C. His keen interest.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He wants to become a professor.
B. He will graduate next year.
C. He balanced study and work well.
16. What will the man talk about next
A. The causes of stress. B. The ways to relieve stress. C. His attitude to stress.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 小题。
17. Who is Forrest Fenn
A. An adventurer. B. A collector. C. A reporter.
18. Why did Forrest Fenn create the treasure hunt
A. To inspire people to explore nature.
B. To become famous.
C. To show off his wealth.
19. Where are the clues to the treasure box
A. In the photo. B. In the song. C. In the poem.
20. What can we learn from the talk
A. The treasure box actually hasn’t been found.
B. A few people died on the hunt for the treasure.
C. The treasure box is worth $ 10 million.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Answering the Community Needs of Our City
The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs，we
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have made several changes to community facilities in 2014. The following show how we have tried to
make your life better.
Transport
☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.
☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.
☆50 percent of city bus-stops have been upgraded.
Communication
☆Broadband cable (宽带电缆) is now available to all parts of the city.
☆All of the new Government buildings are smart-wired for better computer service!
Medical Facilities
☆The new state-of-the-art Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.
☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from
overseas.
☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.
Education
☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014!
☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.
Protection and Security
☆Extra police now patrol (巡逻) the tourist areas.
☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.
Entertainment/Recreation
☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.
☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.
21. What’s the notice mainly about
A. The work carried out by the people of Silver City.
B. The facilities available in Silver City.
C. Some improvements in Silver City.
D. Information for interested tourists.
22. What can we learn from the passage
A. Travel books are provided in the new library.
B. More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.
C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.
D. There are more police officers on duty now.
23. The public notice is most probably from .
A. the community B. the local government
C. the Silver City Library D. a travel agency
B
From the age of 6, Samirah Horton was bullied (欺凌) by her classmates for the things that made her
different — her size and her sharp voice. Rather than giving up, Horton decided to pick up a microphone
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and make sure other children knew they weren’t alone. “I didn’t want other kids to go through that
experience,” says Horton, “especially at a very young age.” Now, alongside attending eighth grade classes,
she’s also building an anti-bullying platform to reach students across the country.
For as long as Horton remembers, she’s felt a special connection to music. She remembers her mother
always having the radio on, and her father teaching her how to deejay (主持). Music gives her unlimited
power to do the duty. “It’s music that fuels my mission, allowing me to spread this important message,” she
says. Now as the Kid DJ for her hometown team, you can hear anything from the hip-hop classics to songs
of her own, including the anti-bullying song “No You Won’t Bully Me”．
Her message has reached beyond the DJ set. At 8, Horton turned one of her songs into a 26-page
picture book, which has reached thousands of people across America. In the book, she mentions the over
160,000 students who miss school daily for fear of being bullied.
Horton isn’t sure exactly what the future holds, but for now, she’s positive about leading her school’s
student government. “I don’t know exactly what I’ll be doing, but I know I’ll be making a positive
influence on the world.” she says. She’s already on her way, but her biggest achievement in her own eyes is
persuading others not to doubt themselves along the way. “Don’t care what anybody tells you,” she says,
“You are never too young to make a change.”
24. Why was Samirah Horton bullied
A. Because of her age. B. Because of her weight.
C. Because of her grades. D. Because of her hobby.
25. What does the underlined word “mission” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Task. B. Anger C. Skill. D. Curiosity.
26. What can we learn from Horton’s story
A. Fear invites danger. B. No voice is too small.
C. Success is peace of mind. D. Imperfections are beauty.
27. What might be the best title for the passage
A. A Picture-Book Writer B. A Hip-Hop Music Lover
C. An Environmental Activist D. An Anti-Bullying Advocate
C
Binge-watching(刷剧) is when a person watches more than one episode of a show in a row．With
developments in the speed and connectivity of the Internet, increases in technology and the rise of
on-demand entertainment companies, people can now have their favorite shows streamed(流播) directly to
their television at their convenience.
This behavior is nothing new. In fact, binge-watching has been officially listed in dictionaries since
2015. The entertainment companies recognize this behavior and many take steps to encourage it. Often,
instead of releasing each episode on a week-by-week basis, an entire series will become available
concurrently. Once the episode finishes, many platforms will display pop-ups with “you might like”
suggestions, or will automatically play the next episode.
However, recent research suggests that out of the more than half of British adults who watch more
than one episode of a show back-to-back(一集接一集地), almost a third have admitted missing sleep or
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becoming tired as a result; and 25% have neglected their household chores(家务活). Next we’ll be missing
work!
Bingeing has other connections — binge eating, binge drinking and binge smoking. All of them are
often associated with a lack of control and a possible route to addiction. Lindsey Fussell, consumer group
director, said, “The days of waiting a week for the next episode are largely gone, with people finding it hard
to resist(抗拒 ) watching multiple episodes around the house or on the move.” If people find
binge-watching hard to resist, are we witnessing the birth of a new type of addiction
The countless number of information and entertainment that television and online media can bring us
is, many would say, a good thing. However, when the activity begins to bleed into other areas, causing us to
stop functioning, then it becomes a problem. So, what’s the answer Moderation! Neither a tiny amount,
nor too much. After all, as the old proverb says, “A little of what you fancy does you good.”
28. How did the writer develop the first paragraph
A. By giving a definition. B. By telling a story.
C. By listing some examples. D. By analyzing the cause and effect.
29. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “concurrently” in Paragraph2
A. For convenience. B. At the same time. C. In detail. D. Free of charge.
30. What Lindsey said in Paragraph 4 implies that .
A. people can’t control their feelings B. people can’t resist the temptation of Bingeing
C. people have no patience to do work D. people are addicted to waiting for a new episode
31. What advice did the writer give at last
A. To keep online media from stopping functioning.
B. To enjoy entertainment as much as possible.
C. To learn life lessons from the episodes.
D. To watch episodes in a moderate way.
D
“If you don’t behave, I’ll call the police” is a lie that parents generally use to get their young children
to behave. Parents’ lies work in the short term, but a new study led by NTU Singapore suggests that they’re
associated with harmful effects when the child becomes an adult.
The research team asked 379 Singaporean young adults whether their parents lied to them when they
were children, how much they lie to their parents now, and how well they adjust to adulthood challenges.
Adults who reported being lied to more as children were more likely to report deceiving their parents in
their adulthood. They also said they faced greater difficulty in meeting psychological and social challenges.
Lead author Assistant Professor Setoh Peipei from NTU Singapore’s School of Social Sciences said,
“Parenting by lying can seem to save time especially when the real reason behind why parents want
children to do something is complicated to explain. When parents tell children that ‘honesty is the best
policy’, but display dishonesty by lying, such behavior can send conflicting messages to their children.
Parents’ dishonesty may eventually break trust and promote dishonesty in children. Our research suggests
that parenting by lying is a practice that has bad consequences for children when they grow up. Parents
should be aware of this and consider alternatives to lying, such as acknowledging children’s feelings,
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giving information so children know what to expect, offering choices and problem-solving together, to help
children develop good behavior.”
The analysis found that parenting by lying could place children at a greater risk of developing
problems that the society disapproves, such as aggression (攻击性) and rule-breaking behavior. Some
limitations of the study include relying on what young adults report about their past experience of parents’
lying.”Future research can explore using more information providers, such as parents, to report on the same
topic,” suggested Asst Prof Setoh.
32. Why is a parental lie mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic for discussion.
B. To tell a popular way to educate children.
C. To prove the great influence of the police.
D. To show the harmful effects of parental lies.
33. The underlined word “deceiving” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to “ ”.
A. worrying B. abusing C. disappointing D. cheating
34. According to the research, which of the following can parents do
A. Give children chances to choose. B. Force good behavior on children.
C. Let children solve problems alone. D. Stop children knowing what to expect.
35. What does the last paragraph imply about the study
A. It is quite controversial (有争议的). B. It is rather meaningless.
C. It needs to be perfected. D. It demands honest responses.
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。
Super-foods are things you eat that do more than satisfy your hunger because they help your body
work better and be better. Think of your body as a car. 36 Our bodies are just the same.
Eating super-foods can change your life in many ways. 37 One reason for this is that many
super-foods are naturally low in calories. Another reason is that sticking to eating them is very easy.
With most diets, people concentrate on what shouldn’t be eaten. With super-foods, they focus on all
the great things they can eat. 38 Eating super-foods over time helps keep you looking young, fights
heart disease and cures Type Ⅱ diabetes and some cancers.
39 While many are low in calories, some, such as whole grains, are still high in them. Eating
just super-foods won’t make you instantly healthier.
Instead, getting a wide variety of foods, super-foods included, and doing your best to make healthy
choices is the better solution.
Besides, with all the energy that is packed in super-foods, you will be ready for any challenge that
awaits you. If you want to start adding super-foods to your diet, do it at your own pace. 40
A. However, you should not eat just super-foods.
B. Taking one small step makes it easier to take the next.
C. That is very true because you are eating energy-filled food.
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D. The better the gas you put in your car, the better it will run.
E. There are other benefits to adding them to your diet as well.
F. Lastly, whether super-foods benefit your health remains to be seen.
G. Not surprisingly, people who start eating them lose weight quickly.
第三部分 语言运用(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，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I did not remember her, but recently her email surprised me. The email began, “We met in a subway
train in Queens.” Fate (命运) had 41 us next to each other.
She 42 that she had been sad and depressed. Her sad feelings did not 43 me. I continued
to talk to her about 44 and love. I gave her quote cards that she put in her bag.
At home she was 45 to find the words on the quote cards resonated (共鸣) with her present
situation. She became very happy and her 46 heart wanted to see me again to thank me about the
47 she received.
She 48 me for 3 years with no 49 . She did not know I was connected to KindSpring. Last
week she talked with her family and thought I might be working at KindSpring.org. In an email to
KindSpring, not knowing my 50 , she explained my face and our 51 . I am very grateful to
KindSpring for going the extra mile to find my email ID and be the connecting 52 between us.
Fatemah is eager to meet me when I visit New York next year. She said my 53 changed her life.
I have 54 probably over fifty thousand cards, but the one she received is 55 .
41. A. introduced B. saved C. seated D. cheated
42. A. wrote B. forgot C. realized D. guessed
43. A. move B. bother C. stop D. surprise
44. A. friendship B. loss C. sadness D. hope
45. A. shocked B. excited C. embarrassed D. puzzled
46. A. anxious B. grateful C. broken D. curious
47. A. lesson B. kindness C. respect D. sympathy
48. A. turned down B. relied on C. passed over D. searched for
49. A. complaints B. excuses C. results D. regrets
50. A. colleague B. name C. boss D. appearance
51. A. misunderstanding B. appointment C. meeting D. promise
52. A. bridge B. barrier C. person D. way
53. A. visit B. talk C. email D. work
54. A. paid for B. sold out C. used up D. given away
55. A. well-kept B. specially-made C. worthless D. priceless
第二节 (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。
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Up to now, 55 BeiDou satellites 56 (send) up, meaning the completion of China’s
self-developed BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS). BDS appears later 57 America’s
GPS, Russia’s GLONASS and EU’s GALILEO, but it can match them. As one of the four 58
(globe) navigation satellite systems, BDS involves efforts of over 400 agencies and 300,000 technicians.
First 59 (plan) in the early 1980s, BDS is comparable to GPS in terms of the 60 .
(accurate) of positioning. It also offers short message communication and thus can provide emergency
communications in areas 61 traditional communication signals are poor. 62 better
quality of their positioning services, Apple and Samsung phones, among others, are already using BDS’s
signals, and so 63 (be) every Chinese brand.
The BDS is a huge technical achievement for China and can 64 (easy) pay off in the near
future, 65 (promote) the world’s economic and social development as well as the peaceful use of
space.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 应用文写作 (共 1 小题，满分 15 分)
假如你是 John Clarke, 一名毕业于我校的外籍留学生, 听说母校实验中学将举办建校 75 周年庆
典, 请你写一封祝贺信, 祝贺母校华诞。内容包括：
1.表示祝贺； 2. 母校印象、记忆和感恩； 3. 表达祝福和希望。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
可能用到的词汇：周年庆 anniversary；母校 Alma mater
Dear Shiyan High School,
I’m John Clarke, a 2018 graduate from Shiyan High School.
Yours sincerely,
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John Clarke
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。
I was a single mother in my 30s who lived down and out with my daughter Peggy in a small apartment,
struggling hard to make ends meet.
One day, I headed to the downtown for an interview. I sat down in the streetcar, and there against the
seat was a beautiful silk umbrella with a silver handle decorated with gold scrolls, among which there was a
name carved.
On impulse (冲动) I determined to find the owner myself. I got off the streetcar in the heavy rain and
thankfully opened the umbrella to protect myself. Then I searched a telephone book for the name. I found it
immediately and called it, waiting patiently, and then a lady answered.
“Yes,” she said in surprise, with extreme excitement.” It is my umbrella which was stolen more than a
year ago.”
So appealing was her pleasure that I forgot I was looking for a job and went directly to her small
house. She took the umbrella with teary eyes, explaining with a choking voice that the umbrella was given
by her parents, now dead. Her happiness at retrieving (找回) this special possession was such that to have
accepted her reward would have spoiled something, so I refused her offer and left.
The following months were hard. I could only obtain temporary employment, for a small salary. What
was worse, I had just lost my last job before Christmas, with only fifteen dollars left. Unless a miracle
happened, I would be homeless in January, hungry and jobless. I had prayed steadily for weeks, and there
had been no answer but this coldness and darkness.
The air was full of Christmas merriment, with the bells ringing and children shouting in the bitter dusk
of the evening. But there should be no Christmas for me, I knew, no gifts, no remembrance whatsoever.
Thinking of this, I couldn’t control my tears on my way home, but I managed a smile so I could greet my
little daughter. She opened the door for me and threw herself in my arms, screaming joyously and
demanding desirably for her Christmas gift. There I stood, frozen, overwhelmed by bitterness.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1：
Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it, calling that it must be Santa Claus.
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Paragraph 2：
Suddenly, a note attached to one package caught my eye.
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一、听力：1—5 ACBCA 6—10 BABAB 11—15 ABCBA 16—20 BBACB
二、阅读理解：21—23 CDB 24—27 BABD 28—31 ABBD 32—35 ADAC
36—40 DGEAB
三、完形答案：41—45 CACDA 46—50 BBDCB 51—55 CABDD
四、语法填空
56. have been sent 57. than 58. global 59. planned 60. accuracy
61. where 62. For(注意大写) 63. is 64. easily 65. promoting
五、应用文 参考范文
Dear Shiyan High School,
I am John Clarke, a 2018 graduate from Shiyan High School. Knowing with
delight that a big celebration for the 75th Anniversary is around the corner, I would
like to extend my utmost congratulations!
My three years here has witnessed the considerable achievements of our school.
The wide range of curriculum and the fascinating after-class activities are eye-
opening to me, giving me a deep insight into Chinese education core. Yet what
impressed most, also the most touching memory was no doubt the care and love I
received when I was ill in hospital.
Finally, happy birthday to my Alma mater and I sincerely hope you will fulfil
further success.
Yours sincerely,
John Clarke
六、读后续写 参考范文
Suddenly, the doorbell rang and Peggy rushed to answer it, calling that it must
be Santa Claus. Then I heard a man talking heartily to her and went to the door. He
was a delivery man, and his arms were full of packages. “This is a mistake,” I said, but
he read the name on the packages and they were for me. When he had gone, I didn’t
know what to do. Later, Peggy and I sat on the floor looking at each other. What a
surprise! I looked for the name of the sender.
Suddenly, a note attached to one package caught my eye. I picked up the note,
which read “Thanks for returning the umbrella. Merry Christmas！” It was sent by the
lady. Holding the note tightly, I was on the edge of tears, with a stream of warmth
spreading through my body. On that cold Christmas, I forgot I had no money for the
rent and only fifteen dollars in my pocket. We just sat in our small apartment
unwrapping the gifts with happiness. A sweet peace flooded me like a blessing which
made me hopeful again.
附听力原文：
Text 1
W: Larry, look at the man in red. He’s trying to steal that woman’s purse.
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M: What should we do Call the police Or stop him right now
W: No. That would be too late or dangerous. Let’s ask an adult for help.
Text 2
M: I never heard anyone say Harry has a bad temper. All these years he has never had
a quarrel with his wife and always considered her feelings.
W: Yes. That’s what I admire about him. It would be better if he became enthusiastic.
Text 3
W: Darling, I can’t stay here for another minute. Mr. Watson upstairs decorates his
house every day, which makes an awful noise. Doesn’t he know that it will disturb
others
M: I’ve told him that. He said the decoration company would finish the work
tomorrow.
Text 4
M: Hello, Lucy. Fancy meeting you here.
W: Yes, it’s really a surprise. I posted some clothes just now and I plan to go to the
bookstore.
M: I just came out from the supermarket. I have to go now. We can have a nice chat
next time.
Text 5
M: Sorry, Bella. I thought it was you who broke my pen yesterday, but I didn’t know it
was Mom’s fault until she told me today.
W: What I didn’t know about it. How could you doubt me
Text 6
W: Gone with the Wind is my favorite. I’ve read the novel no less than five times,
which is an absorbing read.
M: Oh, I haven’t read it. I’ve just seen the movie adapted from it.
W: The actors are very consistent with the characters in the book. Anyway, the novel
is worth reading.
M: OK, I’ll have a try. Could you recommend something else
W: One Hundred Years of Solitude, which tells the rise and fall of a family in a century.
I’d like to buy some books after class. Would you like to come with me
M: Yes, I’d love to.
Text 7
W: Bill, when do you think the bus is going to get here
M: I have no idea, but it’s obviously late.
W: Yeah, it’s a quarter past five now. It was scheduled to be here about 15 minutes
ago. We’ll surely be late for the dinner party.
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M: I hate taking the bus.
W: So do I. You can never count on public transportation, especially on such a snowy
day.
M: Exactly.
W: I really can’t stand waiting at the bus stop any longer. Why don’t we take a taxi
M: I couldn’t agree with you more.
Text 8
W: Two dollars, please.
M: Here you go.
W: Please take a seat. Keep your arms and head inside the bus, please.
M: It’s just too hot. Can you turn on the air conditioner By the way, does this bus go
to Howard Street
W: It’s not up to me to decide when to turn on the air conditioner. This bus goes to
Linden Avenue. But you can get off at Davis Street. Then it takes about 10
minutes to walk there.
M: I got it. I’ll just listen to some music. Could you remind me to get off when we
arrive at Davis Street
W: OK.
Text 9
W: Excuse me, I’m from China Daily. I’m doing research about college life. Could I ask
you some questions
M: Okay.
W: Thanks. What’s your major and why did you choose it
M: Material science. I chose it because I wanted to get a good job. But now I have a
keen interest in it. Spending one year studying this major helps broaden my
horizons. I love watching the TV programs about science. And I dream of teaching
at university to share my knowledge.
W: Great. Well, do you often feel stressed
M: Yes. Since I worked part-time, I had a difficult time keeping up with the class. Now
the final exams are coming. I’m a little worried.
W: I’m sure you can make it. Well, what’s usually stressing you out
M: Thanks. I hope so. Hmm... Parents’ great expectations, roommate relationships
and so on.
W: What do you think about stress
M: I think a certain amount of stress can stimulate people for fresh efforts. But too
much stress is harmful. Now I want to tell you how I reduce it.
W: Wonderful. Please go ahead.
Text 10
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M: For years, thousands have traveled to the Rocky Mountains in search of hidden
treasure. Adventurers were on the hunt for a bronze box. It was said to be filled
with diamonds, rubies, and gold. On June 6, news broke that the box was finally
found. The person who found it has chosen to remain unidentified. Forrest Fenn
is an antiques collector. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Fenn created the
treasure hunt more than 10 years ago. He hoped it would inspire people to
explore nature. Fenn received a picture confirming that the box had been found.
Fenn published an autobiography in 2010. It’s called The Thrill of the Chase. In the
book, he gave some clues about where the treasure box was located. The clues
were in a form of a 24-verse poem. Readers had to use the poem to solve the
puzzle. A few people even died in the attempt. The jewel-filled box is estimated
to be worth more than $1 million. It took him two trips to bring everything to the
hiding spot. “I feel halfway kind of glad, halfway kind of sad because the chase is
over,” Fenn says. “I congratulate the thousands of people who participated in the
search and hope they will continue to be drawn by the promise of other
discoveries.”
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