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衡阳县2023-2024学年高二下学期7月创新实验班期末考试
英 语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分为听力、阅读、语言运用和写作四个部分，满分150分，考试时量120分钟。
2.试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两个部分，答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、学校填在试题卷答题卡上。
3.选择题部分用2B 铅笔填涂在答题卡上，回答非选择题部分时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试题卷上无效。
4.考试结束后请将答题卡上交。
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 doing
A. Reading. B. Shouting. C. Whispering.
2. Where are the speakers now
A. In a school. B. At home. C. On a bus.
3. What does the man think of the test tomorrow
A. It is important. B. It is easy. C. It is unnecessary.
4. Which party will the man vote for
A. The green party. B. The blue party. C. The red party.
5. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Surprise his grandfather. B. Find out his grandfather’s wisdom.
C. Help his grandfather to find his keys.
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至7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Fellow engineers. C. Teacher and student.
7. What happened when the man used the machine
A. It spread butter on toast.
B. It mixed butter with jam.
C. It dropped butter onto the floor.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How long has the woman been waiting here
A. 15 minutes. B.20 minutes. C.25 minutes.
9. Why is the woman going to town
A. To get to work. B. To go shopping. C. To buy computer parts.
10. What will the man do later today
A. Have his computer repaired.
B. Go to the medical center.
C. Work on a report.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did the man travel to England
A. For an exchange program.
B. For a sports competition.
C. For a family reunion.
12. What sport will the man take Josh to see
A. Football. B. Basketball. C. Table tennis.
13. How did the man mainly feel during his trip
A. Tired. B. Excited. C. Scared.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who is the woman
A. A writer. B. A publisher. C. A radio hostess.
15. What style of comic does Jin Oka write
A. Japanese. B. American. C. Chinese.
16. Which character does Jin Oka like best
A. Spider-Man. B. Iron Man. C. Batman.
17. What will the speakers do first
A. Read a comic book. B. Rest for a while. C. Watch a video.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. An inspiring story. B. A world record. C. A family reunion.
19. Why did Jonny nearly fall over
A. He got tired and weak.
B. He was pushed by another athlete.
C. He was overexcited at nearing the finish line.
20. What place did Jonny get in the race
A. First. B. Second. C. Third.
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
Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West Rim
Head to the breathtaking Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West Rim for an unforgettable view 4,000 feet above the Canyon floor. With trust in our world-famous Gray Line blue diamond, you can be confident of knowing that this will be a truly memorable day!
Please Note
If a motor coach with a lift is required, we must have a 72-hour prior notification to the date of travel.
Service dogs are allowed to travel with the correct and current paperwork.
All reservations must be confirmed 24 hours prior to the travel date.
Cameras are not allowed on the Skywalk.
Tour Overview
Pass by Diamond Bar Ranch located between the grand Canyon and Joshua Tree Forest in the state. This historic ranch covers an area of around 106,000 acres.
At the Grand Canyon West Rim, visit the Hualapai Indian Country and take advantage of the many photo opportunities with your hosts, The Hualapai Indians. Meet the Hualapai Indians in full tribal（BB）dress and form the traditional dance.
Visit guano point. There are relics of a historic tram that stretched 8,800 feet across the grand Canyon to a guano mine.
Visit Eagle Point. Besides experiencing the latest attraction—the Grand Canyon Skywalk, you can also dine at the newly opened Skywalk Cafe overlooking the grand Canyon for a truly unique lunch experience
After approximately 4 hours at the West Rim, we’ll return to the Las Vegas hotel—there’s no better way to spend your day!
21. What if a blind man with a guide dog intends to take the tour
A. He should inform the company ahead
B. He should pay extra money for the dog
C. He should confirm his reservation in advance
D. He should provide related documents about the dog
22. What can tourists do in the Hualapai Indian Country
A. Taste unique local cuisine.
B. Take pictures with the locals
C. Dance with the Hualapai Indians
D. Try on the traditional tribal dress
23. Where can visitors have a wonderful view over the grand Canyon
A. Eagle Point B. Guano point
C. Joshua Tree Forest D. Diamond Bar ranch
B
Ask bacteria where they’d like to live, and they’ll answer: a kitchen sponge（海绵）, please.
Sponges are the best place for bacteria, capable of housing 54 billion bacteria per cubic centimeter. In addition to being damp, air y and loaded with food remains, sponges provide a perfect physical environment for bacteria.
Just like humans, bacteria prefer different levels of interactions with their peers. Some bacteria are more social, while others prefer staying alone. Researchers found that middling levels of separation—similar to that found in a sponge—maximize the diversity of the community.
Scientists separated different bacterial strains（菌株）, which had been engineered to give light, into compartments（隔间）. The work showed that an environment with a middling number of compartments promotes the most diversity.
Kitchen sponge, with all kinds of large and small holes, not only offer an ideal number of compartments for bacteria, but also provide a range of varying-sized parties that can suit more of the bacteria’s needs. In experiments with a kitchen sponge, the researchers found that the resulting bacterial community was more diverse than those produced in liquid cultures, a common method of growing bacteria in a laboratory.
Fortunately, the bacteria partying in your sponge are mostly nonpathogenic. But if dangerous bacteria do show up, the sponge’s special structure will probably help them thrive.
“Sponges are not really well-suited for kitchen,” says Markus Egert, a microbiologist, who did not take part in the study. “There is hardly any surface without bacteria at home, but the kitchen sponge is probably the most populated item at home.”
The good news is that it’s easy to solve the problem. Brushes are a much safer alternative. And if you love your sponge, don’t use it for meat juices. No need to invite bad bacteria to the party.
24. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. Introducing the topic of the text.
B. Drawing a scientific conclusion.
C. Comparing bacteria with human beings.
D. Providing a better environment for bacteria.
25. What can be inferred from the experiment
A. Bacteria can be removed from home.
B. Bacteria prefer to reproduce in large spaces.
C. Kitchen sponges will soon be replaced by brushes.
D. Kitchen sponges are ideal items to produce bacteria.
26. What does the underlined word “nonpathogenic” mean in Paragraph 6
A. Different B. Safe
C. Healthy D. Destructive
27. Where is the passage most likely taken from
A. A cookbook B. A magazine
C. A textbook D. An advertisement
C
Eugene Newman Parker, a leading figure in heliospheric（日球层的）physics for the past half century, passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago on Mar. 15. He was 94.
Hailed（誉为）as a visionary in the field of heliophysics, Parker revolutionized our understanding of the sun and its effects on Earth and other bodies within the solar system. NASA even stated that “the field of heliophysics exists in large part because of Dr. Eugene Parker. In 2018, Parker became the first living scientist to witness the launch of a spacecraft that was named in his honor.
Parker is best known for his groundbreaking theory on the existence of a phenomenon called “solar wind”, a continuous stream of charged particles that flow off the sun. It can become violent, causing space weather that impacts the Earth. When Parker’s research was published in 1958, his theory was initially met with skepticism（怀疑）and ridicule by the scientific community. The general view at the time was that the space between planets was an absolute vacuum（真空）, and was thus completely empty of any matter. But, there were no errors in his study or his calculations, and the theory was later proven to be correct in 1962, when a NASA spacecraft mission to Venus revealed the constant presence of a supersonic wind—exactly as Parker had predicted.
That experience likely led to the advice Parker often gave young researchers: “If you do something new or innovative, expect trouble. But think critically about it because if you’re wrong, you want to be the first one to know that.” Parker never co-authored a paper with his students, thus urging them to be independent.
Parker was humble, straightforward, and wise. His son Eric said, “My sister Joyce and I didn’t get a real feel for what a ‘big dog’ our dad was in the field.” They got an even better sense when a month after Parker’s death, they traveled to Lund, Sweden, to accept on his behalf the Crafood Prize in Astronomy.
28. What can we learn from the second paragraph
A. A spacecraft was named in memory of Parker.
B. The sun has less effects on Earth than expected.
C. Parker deserved credit for his great contributions.
D. NASA provided new insights into the lunar effect.
29. Why did people view Parker’s theory of “solar wind” skeptically at first
A. It went against the popular opinion at that time.
B. Some mistakes were found in his calculations.
C. The presence of a supersonic wind was proven by NASA.
D. Matter was believed to exist in the space between planets.
30. What did Parker suggest young researchers do
A. seek close cooperation B. avoid high expectations
C. learn by trial and error D. compete against others
31. What words can be used to describe Parker according to the passage
A. straightforward and generous B. responsible and accessible
C. intelligent yet conservative D. distinguished yet modest
D
Zoologists studied the nervous systems of insects to investigate principles of biological brain computation and possible effects on machine learning and artificial intelligence. Specifically, they analysed how insects learn to associate sensory information in their environment with a food reward, and how they can recall this information later in order to solve complex tasks such as the search for food.
Living organisms show remarkable abilities in coping with problems posed by complex and dynamic environments. They are able to generalize their experiences in order to rapidly adapt their behaviour when the environment changes. The zoologists investigated how the nervous system of the fruit fly controls its behaviour when searching for food.
Using a computer model, they simulated（模拟）and analysed the computations in the fruit fly’s nervous system in response to scents coming from the food source. They initially trained their model of the fly brain in exactly the same way as insects are trained in experiments. They presented a specific scent in the simulation together with a reward and a second scent without a reward.
“The model rapidly learns a strong representation of the rewarded scent after just a few scent presentations and is then able to find the source of this scent in a complex environment,” said computer scientist Dr Hannes Rapp, who created the model.
The model created is thus capable of generalizing from its memory and to apply what it has learned previously in a completely new and complex environment, while learning required only a very small database of training samples.
The results suggest that the transformation of sensory information into memories in the brain can inspire future machine learning and artificial intelligence applications to solving complex tasks.
32. What is the aim of the research
A. To analyse the application of biological brain computation principles.
B. To seek promotion of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
C. To shed light on how the nervous systems of insects work.
D. To uncover how insects apply sensory information in search of food.
33. Which statement about the research method is NOT TRUE
A. The researchers collected the data by using a computer model.
B. The researchers focused on how the fruit fly’s nervous system reacts to scents.
C. The researchers trained the model in the same way as training fruit flies.
D. The researchers presented two different scents to carry out a control experiment.
34. What do the results of the research imply
A. Insects’ nervous systems are more sensitive to particular scents.
B. Artificial intelligence is significant to biological brain research.
C. Sensory information is widely applied in machine learning.
D. Research on insect brain can contribute to AI development.
35. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To present predictions about the future of machine learning.
B. To illustrate the method and findings of a scientific study.
C. To call on more research on insect brain and behavior.
D. To introduce a practical method of insect research.
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。
The information age has reached a critical point, with AI’s superior computation ability surpassing that of humans. A report released by Goldman Sachs in March 2023 estimated that Al is capable of doing a quarter of all the work currently done by humans. 36 It would not just happen to individuals, but it could be pretty systematic. Across the European Union and US, the report further notes, 300 million jobs are expected to be lost to automation.
37 According to Martin Ford, author of Rule of the Robots: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything, three categories are going to be relatively secure in the foreseeable future. 38 That means you’re not doing formulaic（程式化的）work or just rearranging things, but generating new ideas. For example, in the field of science, where your job is coming up with a novel strategy or solution, there’s going to be a place for human beings.
The second category is jobs that require sophisticated interpersonal relationships like nurses, business consultants and investigative journalists. These are jobs where you need a very deep understanding of people. 39
The third safe zone includes jobs that really require lots of mobility and problem-solving ability in unpredictable environments. Electricians, plumbers, welders（焊工）and the like all fall under this umbrella, where you’re dealing with different situations all the time.
In short, seeking roles in dynamic, shifting environments that include unpredictable tasks is good way to avoid job loss to AI, at least, for a while. It’s important to note that an advanced education is not a defense against AI takeover. In many cases, more educated workers are going to be more threatened than even the least educated workers. 40 It’s really hard to automate that job.
A. That could be terrible.
B. However, they are not coming for all jobs.
C. Thankfully, there are still things AI isn’t capable of.
D. The first would be jobs that are genuinely creative.
E. Think of the person that cleans hotel rooms.
F. That doesn’t necessarily mean all jobs that are considered“creative”are safe.
G. It’ll be a long time before AI has the ability to really build relationships and interact.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was 4 o’clock in the morning when I received the phone call.
“This is the emergency room calling and yours on was just 41 in with serious burns on his face, neck and arms.” The doctor described the 42 , which caused the burns. At 6 a. m., my son and his friends decided to barbecue hamburgers in the courtyard of their apartment. Unfortunately, the charcoal burst into flames because they had sprayed too much petrol. The flames 43 my son’s shirt tail and shot from his waist to well over his head.
Fortunately, one of the boys was quick-minded, grasped my son, and 44 him on the grass. While it saved his life, there was not enough 45 to save him from fearful burns and the terrible scars（伤疤）.
After he recovered from the treatments, the doctors told him they would not do plastic surgery（整形手术）for 6 months 46 it took that long for the skin to stop shrinking and wrinkling. So he had to return to college with typical scars of burns.
When I was a child, my mother told my sister who had a very 47 10-inch scar on her arm, “Nancy, if you ignore the scar, other people will ignore it. It does not mean they will not 48 it, but it means it will not matter to them if it doesn’t matter to you.”
I 49 this wisdom on to my son. He took my advice to his 50 and returned to school with his head held high—glad he was alive. By the end of the six-month waiting period, he felt that the scars did not 51 , so he made the 52 to give up any plastic surgery.
We all have “scars” that we believe will 53 people to keep away from us. And we spend a lot of time thinking that if we looked different, or dressed differently, people would like us better. But you see, people will only judge you by your looks, or your clothes, if you are judging yourself by these 54 standards. Put your imperfections out of your mind and concentrate on what you value 55 yourself, and your beauty will shine through.
41. A. turned B. given C. brought D. shown
42. A. event B. accident C. reason D. process
43. A. burned B. held C. took D. attracted
44. A. pushed B. rolled C. dropped D. threw
45. A. space B. time C. room D. place
46. A. if B. while C. because D. although
47. A. specific B. violent C. obvious D. cruel
48. A. mention B. notice C. reject D. blame
49. A. passed B. kept C. handled D. sent
50. A. book B. life C. spirit D. heart
51. A. grow B. exist C. matter D. appear
52. A. attempt B. effort C. decision D. conclusion
53. A. invite B. cause C. allow D. remind
54. A. casual B. tough C. false D. general
55. A. by B. over C. beyond D. within
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Being a protective parent could set your kids up for a healthier life as an adult, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
The national survey followed thousands of 56 （individual）from adolescence through their mid-30s. It found that letting your kids know you have set limits and are keeping an eye on them 57 （reduce）the risk of physical and mental health in adulthood. “This isn’t just the direct ‘know where your kids are’ type of parenting, and it’s not helicopter parenting 58 makes a difference,” said Katherine Ehrlich, co-author of the study.
The researchers found a connection between growing up in a 59 （little）safe environment and physical health limitations in adulthood. “ 60 is a lot of research to show that stressful experiences—for example, feeling unsafe, not getting the basic resources that you need in life or 61 （expose）to neglect or abuse— 62 （literal）change how your body functions,” said Corallo, a research associate at Georgia State University.
The study participants who grew up in unsafe environments 63 had parents who were very involved with their lives didn’t experience the same health problems 64 their peers without protective parents. It is likely that the children whose parents gave them curfews（宵禁）and monitored their friend groups 65 （protect）better from harmful behaviors that would have lifelong effects, like smoking or drinking, the researchers said.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华， 你校英语俱乐部开展主题为“The beauty of China”的短视频（short video）征集活动 ,请写信给留学生朋友 Chris告知他相关信息。内容包括：
1.活动介绍；
2.视频要求；
3.鼓励参加。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jon,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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 sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying.
On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. B informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. Only a few people behaved normally in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other.
The next day, I anxiously waited for the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. B called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called. So, I’m in group three, I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake!
Then I heard it. The last group: “Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina.” I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group —the boy who rarely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who wore weird clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends.
I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B. She looked at me and knew what I was there for. I was determined to convince her I should be in the “good” group. “Why… ”I started.
She gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this assignment. Only you can help them.”
I was stunned. I was confused. I was amazed. She had seen something in me I hadn’t seen.
“Will you help them ” she asked. I stood straighter. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I had committed.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the end, Mrs. B gave us an A on that assignment. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
衡阳县2023-2024学年高二下学期7月创新实验班期末考试
答案
英语
第一部分：听力
1—5 CBAAB 6—10 ACABC 11—15 ACBCB 16—20 CBAAB
第二部分：阅读理解
A：DBA B：ADBB C：CACD D：BDDB
36—40 ACDGE
第三部分：语言运用
41—45 CBABB 46—50 CCBAD 51—55 CCBCD
56. individuals 57. reduces 58. that 59. less 60. There
61. being exposed 62.literally 63. but 64.as 65. were protected
第四部分：写作
第一节 应用文参考范文
Dear Chris,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about the "The Beauty of China" short video contest being organized by our school’s English club and I strongly recommend you give it a shot.
Participants are required to create a short video that captures the essence of the country’s beauty, highlighting its rich cultures and inspiring others to appreciate its charm. The video must be no longer than three minutes and the deadline for the video submission is March 29th. I strongly encourage you to participate in this contest as it provides an excellent opportunity to showcase your creativity, learn more about Chinese culture, and potentially win a prize. Moreover, it will be a great chance for you to connect with other students and share your experiences.
I’m looking forward to your excellent performance in the contest!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文：
I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat. Then, I sat down and we started to do research. Gradually, I felt myself enjoying the company of these three people. I grew sincerely interested in learning something about them. Mauro has few friends due to his language. Juliette wore long skirts or dresses every day because of her religion. And Rachel had many unique ideas! What a big mistake I’d made! They were just normal people like me! No one tried to understand them before except Mrs. B. Under our cooperation, our assignment was successfully finished.
In the end, Mrs. B gave us an A on that assignment. I did learn something from it. Her insight, vision and thoughtfulness brought out the potential in four of her students. I was given a chance to see other people in a new light. I was given the opportunity to see in myself a potential that inspired my actions. I learned that who we are is more important than what we are or seem to be. After that semester ended, I always received a friendly hello from my group. And I was always sincerely happy to see them.
听力原文
Text 1
W: ①Could you speak⌒up, please I can’t hear you.
M: I have to speak very quietly because we are in a library.
W: Just be slightly clearer. After all, we don’t have to shout to be heard.（1）
Text 2
M: Bye, Mom — I’m off to school! I wonder how many people will be there. Everyone keeps getting ill!
W: It’s the time of year that viruses seem to like. Keep washing your hands and remember to wear your mask on the bus! Bye!（2）
Text 3
M: I’m starting to panic! Tomorrow’s test will decide which group I’ll be in next year. It’s vital that I revise all my chemistry work tonight.（3）
W: Take it easy. I know it means a lot to you, but all this nervous energy is unnecessary.
Text 4
M: I’m not sure who to vote for. The green party aims to help the environment, but the blue party puts the economy first.
W: How about the red party Their focus is on social improvement.
M: The planet’s wildlife is important to me… ②So, I’ve got the answer.（4）
Text 5
M: My grandfather says the older you get, the wiser you get. But he’s always forgetting things, like where he put his keys.
W: Being forgetful doesn’t mean he’s not wise. Talk with him and listen to what he has learned in life.（5）It may surprise you.
Text 6（第 6 题为推断题）
M: I’ve always wanted to help you with the housework.
W: Oh, you’re so sweet, dear.
M: So I’ve invented a machine that will help you make breakfast.（7）
W: What is it
M: It’s called the “Butter Spreader”. I designed it in the engineering class. It’s a knife attached to a motor. It can spread butter on toast. Of course, it can spread jam too — or butter and jam. My teacher said it was very unique.
W: Sounds interesting!
M: Here it is. Watch how it is used.（7）
W: ③Oh dear, is the butter supposed to be thrown onto the floor like that （7）
M: No. Perhaps I need to make some changes…
Text 7
W: This bus is not very reliable. I’ve been here since 11: 10 a.m. and it still hasn’t shown up.（8）
M: What time is it supposed to be here
W: Twenty past eleven, and now it’s twenty-five past eleven!（8）It’s really annoying because my car broke down on the way home from work yesterday, so the bus is my only way into town to do my weekly grocery shopping.（9）
M: I need to get to town to get a keyboard and a mouse for my computer. I usually buy things online with my smartphone. But I have to finish an urgent report today and I need to get back in time for that.（10）So this bus had better hurry up.
W: Hang on, is that it coming now just past the medical center
M: Yes! Thank goodness for that!
Text 8（第 13 题为推断题）
M: I traveled to England over the summer and had a great time.（11）I picked up so much of the language.
W: I bet it was tiring. Was it scary staying with someone you didn’t know
M: Not at all! It was Josh and his family.（11）（12）I was paired with Josh on the student exchange project.（11）He is such a great guy. His likes and interests are similar to mine, so we soon became good friends.
W: What sorts of interests
M: We’re both into sports, particularly football and basketball. Plus, his dad took us to a Premier League match in London, which was incredible. It was Arsenal against Manchester United! It ended 3-1 to Arsenal, so Josh was really happy as that’s his team.
W: Oh, wow!
M: He said if I come again, we’ll watch a Liverpool game as they’re my team. But he’s coming to China first! We’re planning to watch a Table Tennis Club Super League match together!（12）
③本句中 supposed to 之间存在“失去爆破”现象：supposed 最后一个音为爆破音/d/，to 第一个音为爆破音/t/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音做出发音的准备，但并不发音。
W: Sounds like you’ve made a friend for life!
Text 9（第 14 题为推断题）
W: Hello, and welcome to “Ask the Writer”, the show that puts your questions to members of the writing world. Today’s guest is Jin Oka,（15）（16）who has been writing comics for more than twenty years. It’s good to have you on the show, Jin.
M: It’s good to be here.
W: Jin, you were originally from Japan and moved to America when you were ten years old. You began selling your story ideas to Marvel when you were just thirteen,（15）so you weren’t in America that long before making an impression.
M: Yes, that’s right. I had grown up reading Japanese comics but soon turned to Marvel, which is an American comic publisher. When my dad got a job in New York, I was so excited and got into writing immediately.（15）
W: Great stuff. Okay, let’s go to our listeners’ questions. The first one is from Chen who lives in Wuhan, China. She asks, “Who is your favorite superhero ”（16）
M: Ooh, great question! I fell in love with characters like Spider-Man, Superman, and the Hulk from an early age, but the coolest superhero is Batman.（16）
W: He’s great, though Iron Man is my particular favorite! Keep listening, because after the break we’ll ask Jin about his new YouTube channel for comic lovers.（17）Don’t go away!
Text 10（第 18 题为总结题）
Before you run this marathon today, let me share something with you. In September 2016, a running event that would go down in sporting history took place. It was the World Triathlon Series in Mexico and the Brownlee brothers were both competing in the final race. With about 700 meters left, Jonny,（19）the younger of the two brothers, was leading by some distance. But as he neared the finish line, it was obvious something was wrong. He was moving from side to side and was about to fall over. Weakened from the hot weather, his body could not go on.（19）The runner behind him went past him. And then, just when all hope was lost and he was falling to the ground, he was caught by the third-placed runner.
When Jonny looked up, he could see that the runner was his older brother Alistair, （20）who had stopped to help. Together, the brothers ran the rest of the race arm in arm. The brothers crossed the line to the cheers of everyone in the crowd. Alistair pushed Jonny ahead so that his brother could take second place.（20）It was one of the most remarkable and moving moments in the history of world sports.
Now go out there and do your best!

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