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延边第二中学2023—2024学年度第二学期
期中考试 高一年级英语试卷
注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
第I卷 （选择题 共95分）
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 is the man advised to do
A．Learn more technology. B．Have a good rest. C．Get off work later.
2．What does the man think of philosophy
A．Interesting. B．Boring. C．Difficult.
3．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．Their dog. B．Their house. C．A storm.
4．For what will the woman see the doctor
A．A stomachache. B．A headache. C．Knee pain.
5．When will the speakers meet
A．At 6:00. B．At 6:30. C．At 6:45.
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．Why is the traffic so bad today
A．There is a traffic accident ahead.
B．The road sits at the center of a city.
C．It is the morning rush hour.
7．What will the man probably do next
A． Drive more slowly. B． Take another route. C．Drop the woman off.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What does the man plan to do tomorrow
A．Attend a party. B．Do some shopping. C．Hold an opening sale.
9．What will the speakers buy for Uncle Harold
A．A camera. B．A bag. C．A fishing pole.
10．What does the man suggest doing in the end
A．Having something to drink.
B．Holding a surprise party.
C．Walking around for a while.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．Why is Maria making the phone call
A．To ask about work. B．To ask for sick leave. C．To ask for a big favor.
12．Who is Luis
A．Maria’s husband. B．Maria’s boss. C．Maria’s doctor.
13．What does David ask Maria to do
A．Avoid going out. B．Go to the hospital. C．Buy some masks.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Where does Peter get travel tips
A．On the Internet. B．From the magazines. C．Through travel guide books.
15．How does Peter find the tips
A．Impractical. B．Just so-so. C．Useful.
16．How many cities will Peter travel
A．3. B．4. C．5.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Which country is Stephen from
A．The United States. B．Mexico. C．Australia.
18．According to some people, what influenced Stephen’s writing
A．His family. B．The books he read. C．His friend’s death.
19．When did Stephen graduate from college
A．In 1970. B．In 1972. C．In 1974.
20．What is surprising about the novel Carrie
A．Stephen didn’t make money from it.
B．Stephen almost gave it up.
C．Stephen didn’t finish it.
第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题，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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Every year, young, talented, and ambitious nature conservationists from all over the world shoot their shot for the Future For Nature(FFN)Award, an honorable international award.
The Future For Nature aims to
Reward and fund individuals for their outstanding efforts in the protection of species of wild animals and plants.
Stimulate award winners to keep up their dedicated work.
Help winners to raise their profile, extend their professional network and strengthen their funding basis.
Benefits
The winners each receive 50,000 euros and may make their own decision to spend the money in the service of nature conservation（保护）.
FFN offers the winners a platform and brings their stories to the attention of conservationists, financiers and a wide audience, allowing them to increase their impact and gain more access to funds.
FFN is building a growing family of winners, dedicated people who form a community of people with the same interest. FFN offers them the opportunity to meet each other and continue to learn with each other in order to continue their fight for nature as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Qualifications
The candidate
Must be born on or after the 31st May 1988 and before the 31st May 2005.
Is able to explain his/her conservation work in fluent English(written and spoken).
Has achieved substantial and long-term benefits to the conservation status of one or more animal or plant species.
Must be determined to continue his/her conservation work, as the award aims to stimulate the winner’s future work. It is not an “end of career” prize.
Additional Remarks
For the 2024 Future For Nature Award, we are again searching for natural leaders, who have proven that they can make a difference in species’ survival.
From all applications, 6 to 10 nominees(被提名者)will be selected. These applicants will be asked to provide additional information, which will be used to select the final awardees. Ultimately, three inspiring wildlife heroes are selected as the winners.
Application Process: Apply online—click Apply Now link.
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2024.
21．Which is one of the aims of the Future For Nature
A．To fund more green groups. B．To inspire future conservation efforts.
C．To increase environmental awareness. D．To advocate further academic education.
22．Which candidate is qualified for the 2024 Future For Nature Award
A．A male is 16 year old now.
B．A female who has financed many families.
C．A male who has fluency in written English only.
D．A female who is committed to continuing her conservation work.
23．Where does this text probably come from
A．A magazine. B．A brochure. C．A guidebook. D．A website.
B
Two years ago, my 11-year-old son sat me down for a talk. “Mom, it’s time.” he said. “Hear me out: It’s time we got actual TV. And you need an iPhone.”
This funny conversation two years ago marked a shift in our relationship. Perhaps for the first time, I began to really listen to my son’s opinion about our home technology. Since his reasoning was sensible and his suggestions within budget, I took his advice and was pleasantly surprised with the results.
I’d known for a while that my son understands technology better than I do. On airplanes, he grabbed my phone to put it in airplane mode. He wired the speakers in our house. After something was stolen from our front yard, he picked out, set up, and now monitors our security camera. When my computer died, I took him shopping with me.
As a teenager now, he has a busy social life, with skateboarding, basketball, and online gaming with his friends. I see our time together decreasing and our shared interests shrinking. That’s why I jumped at the chance when a friend mentioned writing technology reviews. I’m a writer, but I’d need a partner who has more tech knowledge than me. When I presented the idea to my teen, he immediately accepted
It’s changed our relationship in surprising ways. Where he used to get annoyed quickly at my technical ignorance, he’s learned to be more patient and explain things to me in a way that I can convey to an unknowing audience. The parent-child dynamic is not only changed; it’s even slightly reversed — he’s leading me. I’m asking him for help and advice. My son has risen to the occasion. He’s taking it seriously, and to watch him mature in this way is an honor. As someone who’s not much of a reader, he now searches instruction book. Without any prompting, he’s even emailed and called, yes, made an actual phone call to customer service or tech support when sample products weren’t working as expected.
I never imagined being a tech reviewer, but it’s proved to be a valuable way to learn from, work with and enjoy time with my teen.
24．What did the writer think of her son’s advice
A．It was unaffordable. B．It was beyond reach.
C．It sounded reasonable. D．It sounded surprising.
25．What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3
A．Prove her son’s better mastery of technology.
B．Describe their close parent-child relationship.
C．Give examples of her son’s interest in airplanes.
D．Express her satisfaction of her son’s timely help.
26．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “reversed” in Paragraph 5
A．Unrealistic. B．Opposite. C．Negative. D．Common.
27．What makes the writer feel honored
A．Her son’s patience with their relationship.
B．Her son’s attitudes to some unknown audiences.
C．Her son’s growth and serious attitude to the work.
D．Her son’s desire to change the parent-child dynamic.
C
A series of books in Chinese and English covering eight classic works of Peking Opera recently released, with the aim of revealing details about the art form in a direct way.
The bilingual (双语的) books are from the Translation Series of a Hundred Jingju Classics, a project originated from 2011, which is part of the effort by the central government to promote Chinese culture overseas.
Peking Opera, with its complex and colorful costumes and make-up, as well as the unique performance combining singing, dialogue, acting and acrobatics (杂技), has become a symbol of traditional Chinese culture. Over the last 200 years, more than 1, 000 Peking Opera shows have been produced telling the most classic historical stories in China, as well as giving glimpses of society, according to Wang. The art form was listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (非物质文化遗产) by UNESCO in 2010. Famous performers such as Mei Lanfang and Cheng Yanqiu have also taken Peking Opera abroad. And though foreign fans are impressed by it, few understand the stories told on stage.
To help foreigners understand the art form better, Sun Ping, dean, School of Art, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and her team have edited the new books. Different from previous English translations of books that mostly covered the scripts (剧本) of Peking Opera plays, the new series introduces nearly all aspects of the art form, including the script, actors and actresses, performance skills, musical instruments and costumes, according to Sun, who is herself a highly regarded Peking Opera artist.
“It fills the blank in overseas promotions of Peking Opera,” says Liu Jian, a professor at the National Academy of Chinese Theater Arts. “The inheritance and promotion of Peking Opera are very important. In a sense, promotion is even more important. The project sets a good example.”
Scott Ian Rainen, an expert from the United States, who works at China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, says he was happy to read the new books. Foreigners often don’t understand the plot in a Peking Opera play, but the books introduce the cultural and historical background, its character modeling, costumes and props, artistic theories and so on.
28．Why are the set of bilingual books released
A．To stress the importance of Peking Opera.
B．To attract foreigners to learn Peking Opera.
C．To promote the diversity of Peking Opera.
D．To present Peking Opera more effectively.
29．What is the third paragraph mainly about
A．The advantage of learning Peking Opera.
B．The brief introduction of Peking Opera.
C．The benefits of releasing these bilingual books.
D．The reason for people’s attachment to Peking Opera.
30．What’s special about these translations of books
A．They cover stories about Peking Opera.
B．They share a more significant art value.
C．They are better in covering the scripts of Peking Opera.
D．They are overall in showing the features of Peking Opera.
31．What is Scott lan Rainen’s attitude towards the new project
A．Subjective. B．Sceptical. C．Positive. D．Tolerant.
D
A short period of sleep taken during the day is known as a nap. Naps don’t just have benefits for adults at work, though. They could also help pupils to make the most of their school day. Studies have shown that a 20 to 30-minute “beauty sleep” makes people more alert and focused. This improves people’s ability to remember new information, which would help school children concentrate during lessons. Experts say that napping also improves brain functions, such as memory and the ability to complete difficult tasks.
The school day starts early, which means that pupils don’t always get enough sleep because there’s no chance to have a lie-in. Adding naptime during the school day would help exhausted pupils to make up for any sleep they’ve lost from getting up so early.
There are long-term benefits to taking a short nap, too. According to a recent study from University College London, the brains of people who have regular naps are bigger than those who don’t. People’s brains naturally shrink when they grow old, and the results showed that little sleeps can help people’s brains to age more slowly.
Although a nap can seem like a good idea, going to sleep for too long can actually make you feel worse. It’s not very pleasant to wake up from a daytime nap feeling confused and sleepy. Napping during the day can also have a negative impact on how well you sleep at night. This can create a cycle of not being able to sleep as well at night, leaving you feeling even more tired in the daytime. Sleep expert Dr Clete Kushida said, “It’s generally recommended to maximize sleep at night.”
Another consideration is that there really isn’t time in the school day for pupils to go to sleep. Some parents and teachers are concerned that it would cause children to miss too much lesson time. Pupils might take advantage of the system and use their need for a nap as an excuse to get out of lessons.
So, what do you think Should school allow kids to have naps, or should you wait until the evening to catch up on your sleep
32．It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A．children need more naps than adults do
B．naps improve memory, efficiency and beauty
C．both children and adults are equally in need of naps
D．naps can bring more benefits to children than to adults
33．According to the passage, napping for too long is not advisable because ________.
A．it may affect a healthier cycle of sleep
B．school kids will feel too sleepy to wake up
C．it can’t make up for the sleep lost from waking up early
D．it extends the school day for kids to have enough lessons
34．Which of the following statements can be learned about taking naps according to the passage
A．It’s better for babies to have as many daytime naps as possible.
B．Regular naps can slow the rate at which brains shrink with age.
C．There’s no need to guarantee night sleep if one has regular naps.
D．Different from teachers, parents want their kids to have naptimes.
35．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage
A．Should Schools Have Naptimes B．How Could Naptimes Benefit Kids
C．Are Kids Losing Too Much Sleep D．Do You Get Enough Daytime Sleep
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to choose a college major and develop a career plan
Going to college can seem daunting (使人畏惧的), and no small part of that is the prospect of having to choose a major, which will set the course for the rest of your career life. Here are some steps that might help make your decision easier:
Step 1: Consider your interests and passions.
Do you want a career where you’ll be able to express yourself, or work with numbers 36 The average person will spend nearly 100,000 hours working in their profession before retirement. Make sure that time will be spent doing something you enjoy!
Step 2: Consider how long you want to be in school.
If you’re pursuing a career in professional fields like medicine or law, you may require more than a four-year degree to get the job that you want. 37 Will you want to jump right into a job after you graduate, or do you really want to dive into higher education These are important when deciding what major is the best fit for you.
Step 3: Research prospective careers.
If you think you have a career in mind, do some investigating in person or online. Try connecting with people in the field and ask them what challenges they faced in getting their degrees and finding jobs afterwards. 38 Their journeys to success might surprise you!
Step 4: 39
Remember, you don’t have to make this decision right away. Taking basic-level courses when you first get to college helps decide your level of interest in pursuing a degree program. Plus, you could always decide to be an Interdisciplinary (跨学科的) studies major! 40 Thus, you can discover where your interests lie, and have classes related to the career that you want.
A．Give yourself enough time to decide.
B．Think about what you like to do in high school.
C．What if your major conflicts with your parents’ expectations
D．Are you passionate about justice, or do you want to have a career focused on helping people
E．If you can’t connect in person, try to find role models online and read about their histories.
F．This degree program gives you the freedom and flexibility to take a wide variety of classes.
G．On the other hand, there are some careers where a master’s degree won’t necessarily be helpful.
第三部分 完型填空(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。
Summer Clayton may not have children in real life, but he’s “a proud dad” to 2.8 million people on the Internet.
Every week, he sits down to dinner and has a 41 chat with his “kids”. He looks into the camera and asks about their day. He 42 them how to shave, and reminds them it’s OK to be 43 when life hurts. To some, his one-way conversations may seem 44 . But his efforts have struck a chord (引起共鸣) among people who 45 a father figure — or just someone who listens to their 46 in the daily life.
Clayton is a civilian fitness trainer in real life. He started 47 on the Internet in late 2020 with inspirational and how-to videos, and 48 jokingly called him “dad”. His first video to go viral was a shaving how-to — a 49 to someone who sent him a message asking, “Hey Dad, can you teach me how to shave ” The video 50 , earning him tens of thousands of new fans within hours.
Clayton’s extended family comes in all 51 . Many of his “kids” are old enough to be his parents. Clayton’s 52 doesn’t seem to bother his fans. At 58, Sarah D’Imperio may not seem like Clayton’s target audience, but she believes that it’s a(n) 53 idea, especially for youngsters who may not have a paternal (父亲的) role model that listens or has 54 to listen. “It’s just heartwarming to see someone trying to 55 a small part of that role for anyone,” she says.
41．A．quick B．formal C．secret D．virtual
42．A．trains B．convinces C．teaches D．supports
43．A．painful B．peaceful C．shameful D．hopeful
44．A．dull B．tough C．silly D．brief
45．A．find B．need C．admit D．start
46．A．decisions B．hobbies C．excuses D．troubles
47．A．posting B．profiting C．searching D．donating
48．A．critics B．followers C．experts D．reporters
49．A．suggestion B．promise C．reward D．response
50．A．caught up B．came out C．blew up D．held out
51．A．places B．ages C．types D．classes
52．A．faith B．experience C．youth D．appearance
53．A．brilliant B．ambitious C．complicated D．abstract
54．A．luck B．time C．energy D．honor
55．A．value B．create C．define D．fill
第II卷（非选择题，共55分）
第四部分 语法填空(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
A New Shaoxing Opera Show Has a Modern Twist
In a 56 (special) designed studio theater in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a captivating world of jianghu is brought to life through a Shaoxing Opera performance.
Six actresses, playing roles from a spirited landlady to skilled swordsmen, spies, and soldiers, deliver a fascinating show 57 (last) 130 minutes. The audience sits very close to the performers, engaging with them and immersing themselves in 58 unique viewing experience.
59 (adapt) from the 1992 classic wuxia film of the same name, New Dragon Gate Inn, the Shaoxing Opera show successfully captures the interest of a younger audience. Environmental theater changes the relationship between the audience and the stage. 60 (like) the traditional framed stage, the theater is designed as an inn, with the audience becoming more like 61 (guest). According to Xu Yena, 62 acts in the show as Jin Xiangyu, having the audience closer to the cast allows them to appreciate the finer details.
The performers 63 (design) many improvised interactions with the audience since they began to perform, making each performance unique. “Today, we are putting in great efforts to make Shaoxing Opera more 64 (access) and relatable to the younger generation,” Xu added. “This is with the hope 65 operas can become a lifestyle.”
第五部分 单词拼写(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
（必须使用必修二unit5- 必修三unit1这两个单元所学单词,每空一词）
We all breathed a sigh of r when knowing the plane landed safe.
This painting is a copy; the (原作) is in the museum.
Remember to choose the right clothes for different (场合), which is especially important for you.
69．Austin likes sports so much that he d his room with many photos of sports stars.
70．A in his work, Tom simply forgot to eat and sleep.
71．Modern (设备) and no smoking are two of the things I like about working here.
72．You can feel more ___________ (感激的) in life if you are using more positive and more enlightening words.
73．I feel it a great honor to be here to r our school to make a speech.
74．Having rid the heavy debts of the company, the manager smiled with (满意).
75. The declining birth rate is a major problem in many developed (地区) .
第六部分 按照所给要求完成句子(共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)
76. (除了) your diligence, you need time to be successful.
这个歌剧观众很多，从小孩到爷爷奶奶辈的都有。
The opera has a large audience, children grandparents.
与传统的教学方法相比，多媒体教学能够提供更丰富的学习资源和更生动的学习方式。(过去分词作状语)
, multimedia teaching can provide richer learning resources and more vivid learning methods.
Don’t be too hard on your daughter. _________ ___________ (毕竟), she is only a child.
As Jane grew older, all memories of her childhood __________ __________ (逐渐消失) from her mind.
第七部分 写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的家乡将举行庆祝首个“中国农民丰收节”( Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival)活动，请你写封邮件，邀请你的新西兰朋友Eric来参加，内容包括:
1. 时间（农历八月初六，三天）和地点（广场）；
2. 活动内容(民俗文化表演、美食品尝及观光活动等)。
注意:
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric，
____________
Yours,
LiHua延边第二中学2023—2024学年度第二学期期中考试
高一年级英语试卷答案
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
1—5 BACCA 6—10 CBBCA 11—15 BABAC 16—20 BACAB
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
21-23 BDD 24-27 CABC 28-31 DBDC 32-35 CABA 36-40 DGEAF
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 DCACB 46-50 DABDC 51-55 BCABD
第四部分语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）
specially 2．lasting 3．a 4．Adapted 5．Unlike 6．guests
7．who 8．have designed 9．accessible 10．that
第五部分 单词拼写(共10小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
66．relief 67．original 68．occasions 69．decorates 70. Absorbed
71. equipment 72. grateful 73. represent 74. satisfaction 75. regions
第六部分 完成句子(共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)
76. In addition to
77. ranging from to.
pared with traditional teaching methods
79. After all
80. faded away
第七部分 写作(满分15分)
Dear Eric，
How is everything going I am writing to invite you to participate in the celebrations of the first Chinese Farmers’ Harvest Festival in my hometown. The festival falls on the sixth day the eighth month of the lunar calendar, usually lasting for three days. It will be held on the square.
The local government will host various activities for the festival, such as folk culture performances, tasty food tasting and sightseeing. If it is convenient to you, you are welcome to visit my hometown. You can have a better understanding of Chinese festival. see culture through the activities. I believe that you will spend an unforgettable time during the festival.
Best wishes.
Yours,
LiHua
听力原文
Text 1
M: Ugh, I just can’t get away from technology or work. I don’t know what else I can do.
W: OMG! You’re so right. In my opinion, you need some rest and relaxation. You should book a room at a B &
Text 2
W: What was your first class at college
M: It was philosophy
W: It must have been boring.
M: Not really. It was actually very fun. The teacher who gave the class had a good sense of humor. I immediately fell in love with the class.
Text 3
W: The storm is crazy! The wind was blowing so hard that I could barely get from the car to the house.
M: I can’t believe you drove!
W: I had no choice. Look at the dog. She’s hiding under the table!
M: I didn’t leave the house today because I was too scared!
Text 4
W: I’ve got an appointment with the doctor tomorrow so I’ll be a little late.
M: Oh, you’re not still getting those headache, are you Or is it your stomach again
W: No, actually I’ve been getting these pains in my knee every time I play tennis.
Text 5
M: Shall we meet outside the theater at 6:30 That will give us time to have a coffee first.
W: Let’s meet half an hour earlier. The film starts at 6:45 and it won’t finish until 9:00. I will be starving by then. We could have a pizza or something before it starts.
M: Okay then.
Text 6
W: Oh my God! We’re moving so slowly. Is there a traffic accident ahead
M: No, there are too many cars. Although this road doesn’t sit at the center of the downtown, the traffic is always terrible on Monday morning. Are you in a hurry, ma’am
W: Yes, but don’t worry about it. Safety is much more important than speed.
M: I will, ma’am. I will take shortcuts to get you there on time.
W: Thank you. I appreciated that.
Text 7
W: Do you still want to buy a bag for your camera
M: Well, I’ll have to comeback tomorrow. They’re having an opening sale. Is there anything in particular you are looking for
W: Well, next week is Uncle Harold’s sixty-fifth birthday. Remember And Aunt Grace is giving him a surprise party.
M: Oh, right. We should get him something special. Say, let’s get him a fishing pole.
W: That’s a great idea. He used to go fishing all the time. I’m sure he still does.
M: Is there a sporting goods store in the shopping center
W: It’s upstairs. But the stores don’t open until 10:00 and it’s only 9:45, so let’s walk around for a while.
M: Sounds good. And maybe we can get a cup of coffee somewhere.
Text 8
W: Hi, David. This is Maria speaking.
M: Hi, Maria. Are you calling from home
W: Yes. I feel weak today. I don’t think I can come to work today.
M: That’s OK. But do you have more symptoms, such as a fever and a headache
W: I’ve taken my temperature. I’m suffering a low fever, about 99 to 100 degrees. But my head doesn’t ache.
M: Has anyone else in your home got sick
W: Yes. My husband Luis. He has been sick for almost a week now.
M: Maria, I’m afraid you need to go to the hospital with your husband immediately. I’m afraid you’ve caught the coronavirus(冠状病毒). Don’t forget to wear a mask when you go out with your husband. The disease can spread among people easily. Don’t worry about work.You can take time off work as long as you want.
W: OK. I’ll follow your advice.
M: Do keep me updated, OK
W: I will.
Text 9
W: Peter, what are you doing on the computer You’ve spent hours on the Internet!
M: Jessica, I’m going to Italy next month. So I’m searching for some travel tips.
W: I see. I usually look through travel guidebooks or get some tips from the magazines when I’m traveling to a new place. Do you like the tips
M: Yep! And some of the tips that people shared online came in really handy (有用处)!
W: Make good use of the tips. They also help you avoid tourist traps!
M: Tourist traps are annoying and can spoil the whole trip!
W: So, Peter, how long are you going to stay in Italy
M: 5 days.
W: 5 days only So you are going to stay in one city
M: Actually I’m going to tour 4 cities and they are far away from each other.
W: I see. This is a whirlwind (匆匆忙忙的) tour then.
M: I can only afford a whirlwind tour right now. I really wish I had more time and money.
W: You will! Italy’s not going anywhere. You can always go back someday!
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W: Stephen King is a contemporary American author. His books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. Many of his stories are set in his home state of Maine. When he was a young boy, King witnessed one of his friends being struck and killed by a train. Some people have suggested that this is why he frequently writes about death. But when he wrote an autobiography about becoming a writer, he did not mention this incident. In 1970, he graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in English. He occasionally sold short stories, but it wasn’t until 1974 that he published his first novel Carrie. Surprisingly, he had given up on this story in its early stages and thrown it away. Luckily, his wife found it in the trash can and told him to keep working on it. He made enough money from the publication of that book to be able to write full-time.

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