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机密★启用前〔考试时间：2024年1月23日下午3：00—5：00〕
乐山市高中2025届教学质量检测
英 语
（本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时问将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后面有一个小题，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。
例：How much is the shirt A． 19.15. B． 9.15. C． 9.18. 答案是B。
1．Where does the conversation most probably take place
A．At a gas station. B．In a department store. C．At an art gallery.
2．When does the second show start
A．At 7:00. B．At 8:00. C．At 9:00.
3．What is the man doing now
A．Gathering materials. B．Writing a term paper. C．Holding a meeting.
4．Where will the speakers most probably go next
A．To a bank. B．To Macao. C．To a gymnasium.
5．How will the woman go to the city library
A．On foot. B．By bus. C．By car.
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至7题。
6．Why is the woman talking to the man
A．She bought goods of poor quality.
B．She didn’t get the promised discount.
C．She met an impolite salesgirl.
7．What will the man give to the woman
A．Some money. B．A letter of apology. C．A new product.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．What does Richard plan to do during the summer vacation
A．Work in his father’s firm. B．Start bis own business. C．Wash dishes in a restaurant.
9．What does Richard suggest the woman do
A．Find the missing students. B．Work in the local newspaper. C．Help children with their study.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What are they talking about
A．A new movie. B．A famous actor. C．An adventure book.
11．What does the womanlike best
A．The visual effect. B．The plot. C．The cast.
12．Why does the man finally decide to see the movie
A．The story is adventurous. B．The woman recommends it. C．He is a fan of Tom Johnson.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is the man doing
A．Placing an order. B．Selling insurance. C．Conducting an interview.
14．What did Leaney study for a degree
A．Education. B．Finance. C．Public Relations.
15．What is the advantage of a smaller business according to Leaney
A．More flexibility in providing services.
B．Closer employer employee relationship.
C．Greater contributions to her friends.
16．What is Leaney’s plan for the next two weeks
A．To visit her parents. B．To call her relatives. C．To finish her work.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When did Dessi Sieburth start loving birds
A．At 6. B．At 8. C．At 14.
18．Why does Dessi make boxes for bluebirds
A．They are common birds. B．They are easy to track. C．They have lost nest places.
19．What’s the function of Dessi’s website
A．To do research about birds. B．To teach people about birds. C．To raise money for birds.
20．What did Dessi do in Alaska recently
A．He interviewed biologists. B．He bought some gold there. C．He studied on a species of bird.
第二部 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
Finding a new book to read can be hard. Here are several different ways you can find your next favorite book to read!
Local Library
Most libraries allow anyone to walk in and look around. Head over to the sections that interest you and browse the shelves, then use your phone to look up any books that catch your eye. Or if you want to support your local library, just check the book out. You could also talk to the librarian. If you tell them what kinds of books you’re looking for, they’ll be able to point you in the right direction.
Online Book Stores
Amazon, AbeBooks, and Better World Books are all great options. Most online book stores allow sorting by recent releases, and it’s a great way to discover books you’ve never heard of before. Check out the first few pages’ previews, reviews and ratings, and if you like it, buy it!
Meetup Book Clubs
If you prefer to get your book recommendations through dialogue and discussion, then Meetup might be the option for you. Book clubs on Meetup are pretty straightforward; they tell you which book to read, and then you discuss it as a group. Meetup groups might hold events once a month, once a week, or maybe even multiple times a week. If one group isn’t enough, you can always join multiple.
Goodreads
One of the easiest ways to discover new books to read is to use a book recommendation site like Goodreads. Every year, Goodreads puts out “Best Books” for all major genres (体裁), including Fantasy, Horror, Poetry, Romance, and Young Adult. Each genre has 20 entries, and you can view past years’ awards back to 2011. Once you’ve added and rated enough books, Goodreads will begin recommending other books that you might like.
21．What help can you receive from a local library
A．Financial support. B．The librarian’s assistance.
C．Group study. D．Advice on book choice.
22．What’s special about Meetup Book Clubs
A．They hold reading activities on a daily basis. B．They sort out books by recent releases.
C．They offer group discussions about books. D．They allow members to get books for free.
23．Which of the following recommends books based on your preference
A．Local Library. B．Online Book Stores.
C．Meetup Book Clubs. D．Goodreads.
B
Bees are cute and give us delicious things, like honey, and useful things, like beeswax. But they’ve also got those infamous stingers (螫刺). Bees can be a little scary, and in groups, they can be deadly. So when reports hit the news about Colony Collapse Disorder (蜂群崩溃症候群), some of us might have thought, what’s the big deal
What would happen if all the bees died Unfortunately, we’d lose a lot more than organic candles if bees went extinct. There are more than 20,000 species of bees in the world, Together, they are probably the most important group of insect pollinators (传粉者). If all the bees suddenly disappeared, there would be a gap in our ecosystems that would be very hard to fill. First, flowers would likely go extinct without bees. Other plants that bees pollinate might survive with other pollinators. But they would be at a disadvantage.
Some animals rely on bees for food. If we lost the bees, some of our most beautiful natural species could be next. All these changes would have chain effects throughout ecosystems and into human society. Humanity probably wouldn’t starve without bees with many of our main crops pollinated by the wind. But nutritious fruits and vegetables could be lost or become so expensive that few people could afford them. And eating healthily is hard enough as it is .It’s hard to know just how such a huge change to the natural world would end.
Luckily, this is just an imagination, right But, Colony Collapse Disorder is very real. Scientists believe human activity is to blame. The loss of bees has also been linked to the pesticides we use and to man-made climate change. And some studies showed that it’s not just bees. Insect numbers have dropped dramatically over the last few decades. Nearly half of all insect lives may have died out in the last 35 years. Bees and other bugs may be a little scary, but a world without them would be much scarier.
24．How does the author lead in the topic in Paragraph 1
A．By listing the harms bees bring about. B．By explaining a theory about bees.
C．By reviewing the history of bees. D．By telling facts about bees.
25．Why are bees important in the ecosystem
A．They help control other insects’ populations. B．They provide honey and beeswax.
C．They serve as a key link in the ecosystem. D．They pollinate our main crops.
26．What is the possible danger if bees died out
A．Loss of biodiversity and food variety. B．Endangered insects becoming extinct.
C．Climate change speeding up its pace. D．The rapid growth of certain flowers.
27．Which can be a suitable title for the passage
A．Bees: Cute But Dangerous. B．Colony Collapse Disorder Is Real.
C．Honey: A Double Edged Sword. D．Bees Are a Threat to Humans.
C
Lab-grown chicken is finally making its way onto menus in the United States. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently given permission for selling cell-cultured (细胞培养的) meat produced by GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods, marking a significant breakthrough for the cultured meat industry. These companies are able to grow small amounts of chicken cells into meat without the need for traditional slaughter (屠宰). However, it’s important to note that this permission is currently limited to chicken products. Both companies still require additional permission to market cell-cultured beef, pork, or seafood.
Concerns have been growing among Americans about traditional meat production, which contributes to about 14.5 percent of global carbon emissions and can encourage antibiotic-resistant (耐抗生素的) bacteria growth. Additionally, it pollutes waterways with animal waste. And the animals themselves often live relatively short lives in cages. “We think the current way of traditional meat production is at the very tip of the spear of all these harms,” says GOOD Meat CEO Josh Tetrick.
Despite these concerns, meat remains a significant part of many people’s diets due to cultural, traditional, and nutritional reasons. Cultured meat companies position themselves as producing sustainable and proper meat, aiming to provide meat lovers with a guilt-free choice that satisfies their desire for tasty food.
The production process for lab-grown meat is relatively straightforward, with the main challenge lying in building sufficient production facilities. Both companies, now armed with USDA and FDA permission, can focus on expanding to produce enough cell-cultured meat to meet the demand. At the beginning, lab-grown chicken will only be available at select restaurants, including Bar Crenn in San Francisco and a restaurant owned by chef José Andrés in Washington. D. C.
28．What does the approval mean for GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods
A．They can sell lab-grown meat in the U. S.
B．They don’t have to kill animals for meat.
C．They can develop cell-cultured meat in labs.
D．They can offer various types of lab-grown meat.
29．What does “at the very tip of the spear” underlined in Paragraph 2 mean
A．The best solution. B．The major challenge.
C．The greatest change. D．The biggest reason.
30．What can we learn from traditional and cultured meats
A．Traditional meat has more cultural meanings.
B．Cultured meat is more environmentally friendly.
C．Cultured meat faces fierce market competition.
D．People can only eat lab-grown meat in the future.
31．What is the text mainly about
A．Cultured meat challenges traditional dieting custom.
B．Environmental pollution on traditional slaughter.
C．US Government permits cultured meat’s production.
D．A technological innovation in cultured meat.
D
Jennifer Destefano answered a call from a number she did not recognize. “Mom, these bad men have me,” her daughter’s voice told her, crying. A man continued to demand money, or he would drug her daughter and leave her in Mexico. But while she kept him on the phone, friends managed to reach her daughter, only to discover that she was free and well on a skiing trip in Arizona. The voice used on the phone was a fake (冒充品).
In fact, voice cloning has far-reaching influences. A brief sample of a particular individual voice can be used to train an AI model, which can then speak any given text sounding like that person. The feature is to be included in iPhone’s new operating system IOS 17 to help people who may be in danger of losing their voices. ElevenLabs, an AI startup, offers users the chance to create their own clones in minutes. When generating a recording, the system also offers a controller that allows users to choose between variability, a lifelike intonation (语调), and stability, similar to a calm newsreader, both accurate.
With cloning coming, voices claiming to be someone may prove to be fakes. That disturbs financial industry (金融业), which uses voice as an important identification. In journalism, fewer people will trust news based on recordings. The opposite problem will arise when public figures refuse to admit their genuine recordings. Now, ever more people caught up in illegal behaviors will be attracted by the defence, “It wasn’t me.”
Creative industries could face challenges too. Voice actors’ skills, trained over a lifetime, can be taken away in a matter of seconds. The Telegraph recently reported on actors who had mistakenly given up rights to their voices, making it possible to clone them for nothing. But as the old saying goes, a coin has two sides. Val Kilmer, who has lost much of his voice to throat cancer, was delighted to have his voice restored for Top Gun: Maverick. And some others may be spared heading to the studio for retakes.
32．Why does the author talk about Destefano’s experience
A．To explain why Destefano was cheated. B．To praise a mother’s love for her daughter.
C．To teach people how to recognize fake voices. D．To draw readers’ attention to voice cloning.
33．What can be learned from Paragraph 2
A．Cloning voices can be variously styled. B．IOS trains people disabled in speaking.
C．Cloning one’s voice is time-consuming. D．AI learns human voice from texts.
34．What impact may voice cloning make
A．Financial industry will abandon voice identification.
B．Broadcasting will disappear in journalism.
C．Criminals use it as an excuse to escape punishment.
D．Public figures dare not make recordings.
35．What is voice cloning’s influence in creative industries
A．Disastrous. B．Double edged. C．Beneficial. D．Short-termed.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions
Do you make resolutions in the new year 36 However, You will give yourself your best shot at success if your resolutions are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound).
Specific. Your resolutions should be absolutely clear. Making a specific goal is really important rather than just roughly saying “I want to lose weight.” How much weight do you want to lose and how long will it last 37
Measurable. Establish standards for measuring progress toward the achievement of each goal you set. If, for example, you want to learn a foreign language, memorize 20 words or practise speaking it for 30 minutes every day. 38
Achievable. This doesn’t mean that you can’t have big goals. 39 Saving enough money to retire in five years when you are 30 years old is unlikely to achieve, but saving an extra $100 a month is accessible.
Realistic. 40 Are you willing to devote time and energy to it You truly know that it can be accomplished with your abilities and resources available to you. When you identify the goals, you begin to figure out ways that you make them come true.
Time-bound. The timeline toward reaching your goals should be clear and realistic. That means having enough time to do them with lots of smaller goals set up along the way. Focus on these small achievements, and you can make gradual progress.
A．Does this goal really matter to you B．You can make plans to achieve them. C．They are more easily made than achieved. D．The following tips can help achieve your resolutions. E．But trying to take too big a step too fast can make you disappointed. F．Five pounds in the next two months—that’s going to be more effective. G．Recording progress into a journal or making notes in an App can encourage your perseverance.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。
Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world. But Edith 41 that her three children were running out of time to do that. They were found to have a genetic (基因的) disease, which means the patients lose 42 gradually.
After the first 43 , Edith decided that the kids needed to 44 visual (视力的) memories for the future. However, instead of just remembering pictures in books, the family started a journey to see the 45 world.
Now they have crossed Africa, visited Turkey and Mongolia and plan to 46 their way through Asia and visit more countries. The kids are excited about everything and their dreams 47 . Mia, 11, tried her long 48 horseback riding. Colin, 7, successfully slept on the train bunkbed (上下铺). Laurent, 5, drank juice on a camel. “They don’t have to remember things in 49 and take it as a last chance to see that thing. They are really in the moment and they 50 it.” Edith said.
The kids have gained more than visual memories. During the travel, sometimes there are frustrations, 51 and difficulties. But the kids have learned that when meeting a hard situation, all they need is 52 . So when their eyesight begins to 53 , they can face it the same way they did in the journey. “We will 54 to the challenge.” Mia said that in 55 .
Many parents want to give their kids the world—and this mom did.
41．A．insisted B．expected C．hated D．worried
42．A．sight B．strength C．hearing D．taste
43．A．excitement B．sadness C．shame D．embarrassment
44．A．recall B．invent C．fill D．recognize
45．A．wild B．imaginative C．real D．perfect
46．A．work B．correct C．abandon D．stop
47．A．went wild B．broke up C．came true D．ran out
48．A．practicing B．confused C．wanting D．disturbed
49．A．a hurry B．relief C．a word D．panic
50．A．quit B．admit C．prove D．enjoy
51．A．exploration B．tiredness C．amazement D．pleasure
52．A．adaption B．forgiveness C．attention D．caring
53．A．improve B．fail C．focus D．recover
54．A．appeal B．mention C．lead D．rise
55．A．depression B．tension C．satisfaction D．confidence
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。
The West Lake is always topping the list with its beauty, and its 56 (important) in literary and artistic history when a tourist comes to Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
The West Lake and the hills surrounding its three sides 57 (inspire) scholars and artists since the 9th century. The green-colored Lianlian, one of the three mascots (吉祥物) of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, is inspired by lotus (荷花) 58 (leaf) in the West Lake. Lianlian not only represents purity and opening-up, 59 also expresses the wish of building a shared future for mankind.
The West Lake has 10 poetically named scenic areas, 60 (make)it an outstanding example of a cultural landscape. It consists 61 temples, pagodas, gardens and decorative trees, as well as artificial islands. These additions have been made 62 (improve) the landscape west of Hangzhou.
In 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape, 63 includes the West Lake and the nearby hills, was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. As UNESCO says on its official website, “As 64 matter of fact, the West Lake has 65 (huge) influenced garden design in the rest of China, as well as Japan and the Republic of Korea, for centuries.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假设你是学校环保社社长李华。你校学生会正在评选“年度最佳社团”，请你向学生会写一封信介绍你的社团。内容包括：
1．社团活动；2．推荐理由。
注意：
1．词数不少于80，开头和结尾不计入总数。
2．可适当加入细节使内容更加充实，行文连贯。
参考词汇：社团：club
Dear Student Council,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely
Li Hua
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。
Life at 16 took an unexpected turn when my parents decided to move our family from Texas to Arizona. In just two weeks, I had to say goodbye to my beloved teachers, dearest classmates and my best friends. I felt a sense of blame toward my parents for what seemed like turning my world upside down. I told everyone I’d be returning to Texas as soon as possible.
Upon arriving in Arizona, I made sure everyone knew I had friends waiting for me back in Texas. I was determined to keep my distance, firmly believing that I’d be leaving soon. The first day of school was a painful experience as I missed my friends in Texas badly. My life felt like it had come to an end.
Eventually though, things got a little better. In my art class, sitting just three seats away from me in the same front row was an outgoing girl with the most beautiful blue eyes I had ever seen. Her talent in art shone through her creations, and her lively spirit drew me in. I saw inspiration and connection in her that I so badly needed. Gathering my courage, I decided to talk to her. “Hi, my name is Sheila; what’s yours ” I asked with a Texan accent.
The girl next to her thought that I was asking her. “Emily.” “Oh, hi, Emily,” I played along. “What’s your name ” I asked again, focusing my attention on the blue-eyed girl. She looked behind her, not believing that I could be asking her for her name. “Jessie,” she answered quietly. “Hi, Jessie!” I smiled and returned to my work, awkward but satisfied. Little did I know, that chance encounter would change the course of my life.
注意：
1．续写词数为150左右；2．请按如下格式作答。
Sharing the love for art, Jessie, Emily and I quickly developed close friendship. ________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ As time passed, the pain of leaving Texas gradually disappeared. ____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________
乐山市高中2025届教学质量检测
英语参考答案及评分意见
2024.1
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CCAAB 6-10 BAACA 11-15 BCCBA 16-20 ABCBC
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）
21-23 BCD 24-27 DCAB 28-31 ADBC 32-35 DACB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 CFGEA
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）
41-45 DABCC 46-50 ACCAD 51-55 BABDD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．importance 57．have inspired 58．leaves 59．but 60．making
61．of 62．to improve 63．which 64．a 65．hugely
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
（一）评分原则
1．本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。
2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3．词数少于80和多于130的，从总分中减去2分。
4．评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
5．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
（二）内容要点
1．介绍社团基本信息（5分）
2．介绍社团活动（8分）
3．恰当的开头和结尾（2分）
（三）评分标准
第五档（13-15分）：完全完成了试题规定的任务，完全达到了预期的写作目的
覆盖所有内容要点。
应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力。
有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第四档（10-12分）：完全完成了试题规定的任务，达到了预期的写作目的
虽漏掉次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。
应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第三档（7-9分）：基本完成了试题规定的任务，整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的
虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档（4-6分）：未恰当完成试题规定的任务，信息未能清楚地传达给读者
漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。
语法结构单调、词汇知识有限。
有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。
第一档（1-3分）：未完成试题规定的任务，信息未能传达给读者
明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
语法结构单调、词汇知识有限。
较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。
不得分（0分）：未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；所写内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。
（四）One possible Version
第二节（满分25分）
评分细则
（一）续写主题
人与社会——人际交往：该话题主要讲述人际沟通和交往。主人公再经历了一系列事件后，通常会对人家关系产生心得感悟、或建立心新的人际关系。
（二）续写背景
1．因搬家而转学到新学校
2．离开了熟悉的环境和朋友想要逃避却又渴望友谊
（三）表达技巧
采用第一人称视角叙述，语言平实自然，充满强烈的个人主观色彩
（四）给分点位
1．续写第一段：Sharing the love for art, Jessie, Emily and I quickly developed a close bond.
（1）他们的友谊是如何得到进展，共同经历了什么（对应前文伏笔：爱好艺术）（6分）
（2）共同经历对我们的影响（衔接下文思乡消散）（7分）
2．续写第二段：As time passed, the pain of leaving Texas began to fade.
（1）我的改变（对应前文伏笔：我的纠结）（10分）
（2）升华主题式结尾：我的成长（结尾点题）（2分）
（五）评分建议
1．与原文的连接：续写内容在逻辑上与原文相连，延续了关于艺术、友谊和主人公从德克萨斯到亚利桑那的转变的主题。
2．人物关系和发展：新段落深入探讨了角色之间的关系，特别突出了通过对艺术的共同热爱而形成的纽带。
3．过渡和进展：有效地传达了时间的推移，展示了主人公情感从痛苦到接受的演变。段落之间的过渡流畅，有助于整体故事的连贯性。
4．风格和语气的一致性：写作风格与原文的语气和风格一致，保持了怀旧、乐观和主人公个人成长之间的平衡。
5．创造性和描写语言：段落包含创造性元素和生动的描写语言，增强了读者对不断发展的叙述的参与感。使用隐喻（例如，“生活变成了一幅画”）为叙事增添了深度。
（六）One possible version
Sharing the love for art, Jessie, Emily and I quickly developed a close bond. Our shared passion for creativity led to countless afternoons spent drawing, painting, and exchanging ideas. We explored the art fairs, local exhibitions and museums in Arizona. These shared experiences not only developed our artistic growth but also deepened our friendship, making this new place feel a bit more like home.
As time passed, the pain of leaving Texas began to fade. Jessie expanded our tight group by introducing me to their inner circle of more new friends where I found an even stronger sense of belonging in this new place. The memories we created together not only made me feel more at home, but also brought me closer to the people who had become a whole part of my life. Arizona, once a source of uncertainty, had transformed into a place I proudly called home, and it was all thanks to the unbreakable bonds I had formed with these incredible people.
附：听力原文
Text 1
M: Excuse me, can you tell me the title of this oil painting
W: Sorry, I don’t know for sure. But I guess it’s an early 18th century work.
Text 2
W: Could you tell me the starting time for both performances
M: The first begins at 7:00 o’clock, and it lasts two hours. The second follows immediately.
Text 3
W: Jack, would you like to join the school tennis club It’s wonderful.
M: I should say I envy you. I just turned in my term paper and now I am collecting information for the school conference which is to begin next week.
Text 4
M: I need some cash for my trip to Macao tomorrow. I will run and get some.
W: I will go with you. I need some fresh air and exercise.
Text 5
W: Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me how I can get to the city library
M: Are you driving or taking public transportation
W: Well, I spent the whole day yesterday driving to see all the sights, so today I think I’d like to go by bus.
M: Why don’t you walk with me I’m heading in the direction where you can catch the first bus you’ll need to take.
Text 6
W: Excuse me, I’m looking for the …are you the manager
M: Yes, I am. What can I do for you
W: I bought this yesterday, but I didn’t look at the receipt until today — and I’m shocked that I didn’t get the discount that you were advertising. I thought that this item would be 25% off!
M: May I have a look Hmm…it says it was checked out on register four — that’s Heather. She is new on staff, so she probably didn’t know about the sale. I’m very sorry about that. I’ll fix the problem right away and get you some cash.
W: Thanks very much. I’ll just be waiting over there.
Text 7
W: Richard, what are you going to do during the summer vacation
M: I think I will work in the family business. My father runs a small building firm.
W: You are lucky. I haven’t found a job yet.
M: Finding a proper job is becoming more and more difficult.
W: If the worst comes to the worst, I think I’ll be a dishwasher.
M: You can teach children how to study and help them.
W: How can I do that
M: You can put an advertisement in the local newspaper to find some pupils or high school students.
W: OK, I’ll try.
Text 8
W: Hey, have you watched the new movie The Lost Treasure
M: No, I haven’t. Is it any good
W: Oh, you have to watch it! It’s an adventure-based film with incredible visual effects. What attracts me most is its fantastic plot. The storyline is interesting!
M: Well, What’s it about
W: It follows a group of treasure hunters who went on a dangerous journey to find a long-lost treasure hidden in a remote island. Along the way, they encounter thrilling and unexpected adventures.
M: Who are the main actors
W: Well, the lead role is played by Tom Johnson. He does a phenomenal job in this movie. The supporting cast is also impressive, with talented actors like Emily Stone and Michael Wilson.
M: Wow! I’m a fan of Tom Johnson’s work. He always delivers great performances. I’ll definitely check out this movie.
Text 9
M: Hello, can I speak to Miss Leaney
W: This is Leaney. May I know who’s calling
M: I’m Adam Watt from the Seven Star Insurance Company. Thank you for your interest in our company. I need some more information from your side.
W: Oh, sure, Mr. Watt. Please go ahead.
M: You’ve got a degree in finance. Why did you apply for this job
W: I read the job description and discovered a few interesting programs that I’d like to be a part of. They’re challenging yet rewarding. Just the sort of things I consider to fit me best.
M: I see. But given your educational background, wouldn’t you want to work for some bigger companies
W: I prefer smaller companies to bigger ones, because a smaller business has the ability to be more flexible in its service offerings. In a small company, we can provide our customers with the exact service that they need. By doing this, we can form a closer relationship with our customers as if they were our neighbors or relatives.
M: That’s very interesting. When will you be available for employment
W: In two weeks. I’ve promised my parents a ten-day visit. I can start work immediately after I’m back.
M: Great. I will call you back in a couple of days about our final decision.
W: Okay. Thank you very much.
Text 10
M: Hello, everyone. Today’s guest is just 14 years old, and he is protecting birds around the world. His name is Dessi Sieburth. His love of birds started when he made his first bird feeder about six years ago. Now, he has his own group called “Protecting Our Birds”. He has been making western bluebird boxes for about four years. Dessi hangs them up in trees and takes them down every week and looks at them to see if the bluebirds are nesting. He does that every year during the summer. He chooses the bluebird because they nest in dead trees, but a lot of dead trees are being cut down. Dessi makes these boxes to take the place of the trees. He does research about birds, runs a website to teach people about birds and how to help them, and builds boxes for birds. Dessi has interviewed biologists, written a lot of articles on birds for local newspaper. Dessi also recently spent 10 days in Alaska with his family where he did research on golden eagles in Denali National Park. So now let’s welcome Dessi Sieburth!

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