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六安市独山中学2024-2025学年度第一学期高三12月月考英语试卷
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。
例 ：How much is the shirt
A.f19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15. 答案是C。
1.What's the weather like now
A.Sunny. B.Cloudy. C.Rainy.
2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Co-workers. B.Businesspartners. C.Friends.
3.When will the speakers get there
A.At9:15a.m. B.At 9:30 a.m. C.At9:45a.m.
4.Why was the woman late
A.She missed the taxi. B.The taxi had an accident. C.Shegotinjured.
5.Who will begin the lecture
A.Prof.Pears. B.Dr.Hopkins. C.Dr.White.
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.Where are the speakers
A.In the man's office. B.Ina hotel. C.In a post office.
7.What will the man do next
A.Send some papers by fax. B.Fetchanenvelope. C.Godownstairs.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What shape of glasses does the man recommend
A.Square. B.Round. C.Heart-shaped.
9.Which glasses are the least popular
A.The redones. B.The gold ones. C.Thepurpleones.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the man go to the woman
A.To borrow books. B.Toaskfortimeextension. C.Tosubmithiswork.
11.Whose book is the man reading now
A.Oliver's. B.Billy's. C.Andrew's.
12.What will theman probably do
A.Design a survey. B.Analyzeresearchdata. C.Interviewspecialists.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Whereisthemanfrom
A.Canada. B.TheUK. C.TheUSA.
14.What does the man say about bank holidays
A.The banks don't open on these days.
B.People don't deal with business on these days.
C.The bank services are free on these days.
15.How do people celebrate Shakespeare Day
A.Holdaspecialparty. B.Enjoy a related movie. C.RecordShakespeare'swords.
16.When did the man last celebrate Shakespeare Day
A.Lastmonth. B.Lastyear. C.Two years ago.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What was the cause of the disaster
A.Too much rainfall. B.Astreamof mud. C.Overflowingrivers.
18.What were people doing when the disaster hit the area
A.Working. B.Sleeping. C.Traveling.
19.How many soldiers and police officers came to people's rescue
A.Over1,000.B.Over200. C.Over 100.
20.What might the road conditions lead to
A.The shortage of food and supplies.
B.The possibility of creating anxiety.
C.The difficulty in reaching the trapped.
第二部分：阅读理解(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Let's get the bad news out of the way first:Dried fruit is a concentrated source of calories and sugars. The keys to getting the most out of it are to keep portions(份额)smallandavoidthosewithaddedsugars. And choose the fruits that offer the biggest benefits,like the three here.
1.Apricots
PORTION SIZE 5 apricots CALORIES95
These orange orbs supply vitamin E,which helps to protect cells against the kind of damage that can trigger cancer and other chronic diseases.You also get 3 grams of fiber and 10 percent of the Daily Value.
2.Figs
PORTION SIZE5 figs CALORIES 105
Figs have more fiber than many other dried fruits,and they supply a decent amount of calcium.Theymaysometimeslooklikethey'resprinkledwithsugar,butthey'renot.Thenaturalfruitsugarinthefigs can crystallize and leave a white coating.
3.Prunes
PORTION SIZE 4 prunes CALORIES 92
Researchsuggeststhemixofantioxidantsandothernutrientsinprunesmayhelpbuildupbones,helping to prevent osteoporosis.One serving of prunes has about 20 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin
K.The low intakes have been linked to painful blood vessel(血管)problems.
21.How many calories will you get if you have a portion of apricots and figs
A.116. B.118. C.124. D.200.
22.What is a benefit of prunes
A.Relievepain. B.Improvebonestrength.
C.Preventcancer. D.Promotecalciumabsorption.
23.What advice is offered on dried fruit
A.Takesmallservings. B.Addsomesugar.C.Mix with other nutrients.D.Stayawayfromit.
B
In 1916, two girls of wealthy families, best friends from Auburn, N. Y.—Dorothy Woodruff and Rosamond Underwood—traveled to a settlement in the Rocky Mountains to teach in a one-room schoolhouse. The girls had gone to Smith College. They wore expensive clothes. So for them to move to Elkhead, Colo. to instruct the children whose shoes were held together with string was a surprise. Their stay in Elkhead is the subject of Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West by Dorothy Wickenden, who is a magazine editor and Dorothy Woodruff’s granddaughter.
Why did they go then Well, they wanted to do something useful. Soon, however, they realized what they had undertaken.
They moved in with a local family, the Harrisons, and, like them, had little privacy, rare baths, and a blanket of snow on their quilt when they woke up in the morning. Some mornings, Rosamond and Dorothy would arrive at the schoolhouse to find the children weeping from the cold. In spring, the snow was replaced by mud over ice.
In Wickenden’s book, she expanded on the history of the West and also on feminism, which of course influenced the girls’ decision to go to Elkhead. A hair-raising section concerns the building of the railroads, which entailed (牵涉) drilling through the Rockies, often in blinding snowstorms. The book ends with Rosamond and Dorothy’s return to Auburn.
Wickenden is a very good storyteller. The sweep of the land and the stoicism (坚忍) of the people move her to some beautiful writing. Here is a picture of Dorothy Woodruff, on her horse, looking down from a hill top: “When the sun slipped behind the mountains, it shed a rosy glow all around them. Then a full moon rose. The snow was marked only by small animals: foxes, coyotes, mice, and varying hares, which turned white in the winter.”
24. Why did Dorothy and Rosamond go to the Rocky Mountains
A. To teach in a school. B. To study American history.
C. To write a book. D. To do sightseeing.
25. What can we learn about the girls from paragraph 3
A. They enjoyed much respect. B. They had a room with a bathtub.
C. They lived with the local kids. D. They suffered severe hardships.
26. Which part of Wickenden’s writing is hair-raising
A. The extreme climate of Auburn. B. The living conditions in Elkhead.
C. The railroad building in the Rockies. D. The natural beauty of the West.
27. What is the text
A. A news report. B. A book review. C. A children’s story. D. A diary entry.
C
After Taylor Swift,the"Mona Lisa"is probably the most recognizable female face in the world.Everyday around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci's painting in the Louvre.Yet it became famous notbecause of a tempting semi-smile.Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911,it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called“an enormous,horrific,gaping void(空白)” .
Classics of art,literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages.But as Rochelle Gurstein,a historian,writes in a new book,the"timeless classic"is anything but. "What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water",she argues.Classics come and go.
Take other celebrated works of art.Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo's"David"had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weatherin Piazza della Signoria in Florence.He attracted more pigeons than visitors;visitors preferred the artist's sculpture of Moses in Rome.Before the famous"Venus de Milo" was discovered in1820,viewerswere crazy about"Venus de Medici",a delicatesculpture most people alive today have never heard of.
Much as in art,the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either.Today, Johann Sebastjan Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music.But after his death in1750, Bach's compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn,aGerman composer,rediscovered them in the1820s.HermanMelville'smasterpiece"MobyDick”waslargelyforgottenuntilcriticssuchas Raymond Weaver,a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919.
"The status of classics"depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art.Tastes evolve,and they should.But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today.The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening.It is silence.
28.What made the painting"Mona Lisa"famous
A.The theft. B.Thesemi-smile. C.Thereport. D.The painter.
29.What does Rochelle think of classics
A.Enduring. B.Fading. C.Changeable. D.Admirable.
30.How does the author develop paragraph 4
A.By making a comparison. B.By offering examples.
C.By giving an explanation. D.By giving a description.
31.What might ultimately discourage the development of classics
A.The ignorance of culture. B.The course of time.
C.The evolution of tastes. D.The lack of criticism.
D
If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.
Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want to reconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.
In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact (联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. How past events should be presented. B. What humanity is concerned about.
C. Whether facts speak louder than words. D. Why written language is reliable.
33. What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2
A. His report was scientific. B. He represented the local people.
C. He ruled over Botany Bay. D. His record was one-sided.
34. What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Problem. B. History. C. Voice.D. Society.
35. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from
A. How Maps Tell Stories of the World B. A Short History of Australia
C. A History of the World in 100 Objects D. How Art Works Tell Stories
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的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In thefreezingcoldwinter,airconditionersandheatersworkovertime.Thesatisfactionoffeelinga warm breeze against your skin is an amazing experience.36
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37Smartlightingsystemscandetectactivityinanareaandadjustilluminationaccordingly, providingenergyefficiency.Intermsofsecurity,smartdoorlocksofferpeaceof mindbyautomatically securing your home when you leave.
Andsmartappliancescandomore.Fromfloor-cleaningrobotstosmartlaundrysystems,these appliancesareequippedwithadvancedsensors.Theymakehouseholdchoreseffortless,leavingyou more timeforrecreationalactivities.38_You can even set a romantic mood in the living room by adjusting
thesmartlightsandplayingaromanticcomedymovieonthesmartTV.
Now,ifyou'reconsideringswitchingtosmarthomeappliances,it'sadvisabletoapproachthis gradually.39 Smartlights,switches,plugs,smarthubs,andofcourse,Wi-Fiarewisechoices.These smallitemsplayacrucialroleinyoursmarthomesetup,especiallythesmart hubsandtheWi-Fi.
Switchingfromtraditionalandinefficienthomeappliancestosmartonesismorethanjustamodern convenience.40You'renotjustsimplifyingyourdailyroutinesbutactivelycontributingto environmentalconservationefforts.
A.Butitneedsagreenersolution.
B.Butthefollowingelectricbillcanbeashock.
C.It'sasignificantsteptowardsasustainablefuture.
D.SmartTVsprovidemanyentertainmentoptionsforyoutoexplore.
E.Moreover,smartappliancesextendtheirfeaturesbeyondthechores.
F.Advancedappliancescaneffectivelymanageeveryaspectofyourhousehold.
G.Aslargeappliancescanbesignificantinvestments,itiseasiertostartwithsmalleritems.
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第 一 节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When Jim Grant spotted black smoke coming out of a building on his way to work, he41his car to call 911. Then he42a U-turn, circling back to take another look.
Pulling up to the building, Grant saw flames（火焰）shooting out of a second-floor window. Not seeing or hearing any fire engines43, Grant rushed to a side44and ran up the stairs.
On the second floor, he45every apartment door. "Get out!" Grant shouted, No one46and he assumed that people had already47. Reaching the end of the hallway, though, Grant48a half-open door. He kicked it wide open, finding a49woman in a wheelchair with a little boy and a tiny baby. "Let's50!" he screamed. The woman looked at him in confusion and said something about changing her clothes. Grant didn't wait, clutching（抓牢）the baby to his chest and51the boy alongside, Grant ran down the hallway. When he was52outside, the only53in sight was a policeman. Grant told him about the54and they rushed into the smoky building.
Thanks to them, a family was saved from the fire. Grant and the policeman were honored for their55.
A.drove B.stopped C.reached D.abandoned
A.saw B.made C.missed D.crossed
A.burning B.leaving C.approaching D.waiting
A.entrance B.road C.building D.window
A.locked B.kicked C.counted D.repaired
A.agreed B.cared C.responded D.understood
A.arrived B.returned C.hidden D.escaped
A.skipped B.closed C.noticed D.remembered
A.frightened B.curious C.patient D.grateful
A.turn back B.go up C.get out D.lie down
A.following B.dragging C.examining D.passing
A.safely B.secretly C.suddenly D.previously
A.witness B.guide C.service D.help
A.woman B.door C.car D.baby
A.wisdom B.generosity C.honesty D.courage
第二节：语法填空(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。
In ancient China lived an artist56 paintings were almost lifelike. The artist’s reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait (画像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their 57 (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would58(choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor’s chief minister, the old man laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River～perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.
Filled with 59 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 60 he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary (传奇的) artist, they smiled and 61 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out 62 (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved, 63 (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds64 (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled (谦卑) by the greatest artist 65 earth, Mother Nature.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文(满分15分)
假设你是李华，你校下周日有两个志愿者活动同时举行， 一个在火车站，另一个在市文化博物馆。你的交换生朋友Peter不知道选择哪一个参加，写信向你寻求建议。请你写一封回信，内容包括
1 .给出建议； 2 . 说明理由。
注意：1 . 写作词数为80左右；
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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。
Every October,I beg my parents to take us to a pumpkin patch(园地)and every October it doesn't work out.That's why I couldn't believe my ears when my dad came home with the world's best news.
“Guesswhat!"hesaid."Ijustsawaposterforthejack-o'-lantern(南瓜灯)designpartyinthe Pumpkin Patch,and it's not too far from here."
"Noway!"Isaid.“Canwego ”
"Pumpkin!Pumpkin!Party!Party!"chantedmylittlebrother,Tex.
"Let's go!But I've heard a rumor that something terrible happened there."said my dad,worried.
Within minutes,Tex and I already jumped into the car and buckled up,ready to go."I'm going to pick the giantest pumpkin,"said Tex.
"Giantest isn'tanactual word,"Isaid.
"I'm going to pick the bestest pumpkin!"shouted Tex.
"I'm pretty sure bestest isn't an actual word either."I giggled."I'm going to pick whichever pumpkin will make the scariest jack-o'-lantern."
“All right,boys!Too much excitement!What if something really goes wrong ”my dad cut in.
No response.My dad continued,"Ifplan A fails,we can get creative and come up with Plan B!" Still no response.
Tex and I continued our excitement,giggling and chatting.
The drive was extra cool because we saw all kinds of Halloween decorations along the way. "Look!"Tex said,pointing to twinkling orange lights and a flashing Pumpkin Patch sign.
"Yeah!Yes!Itwasn'ttoofaradrive,"Isaid."Watchout,pumpkins!Herewecome!" Coming into our sight were pumpkins of various sizes that lay in the patch.
"Ipickthatgiantone!”Texsaid,runningovertopickitup.Butjustbeforehedid,hesaid,"Ew! There's a hole in it!"Tex quickly raced to another perfectly perfect pumpkin.But when he got closer,he said,"Nofair!Someonetookabite."
注意：
1.续写词数为150左右；
2.请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置做答。
That's when Inoticed the Pumpkin Patch Closed sign.
Finally came our own jack-o'-lantern design party the next day.
英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共 20 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5 CBCBA 6-10 BAACB 11-15 CCBAB 16-20 CABAC
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）
21-25 DBAAD 26-30 CBACB 31-35 DADBC
第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 BFDGC
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 BBCAB 46-50 CDCAC 51-55 BADAD
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. whose57. finest58. be chosen 59. curiosity60. When/As
61. pointed62. to find63.gently64. surrounding65. on
第四部分：写作（满分 40 分）
第一节：（满分 15 分）
Possible versions:
Dear Peter,
Thanks for reaching out! If I were in your shoes, I’d recommend the activity at the train station.
It offers a fantastic opportunity to interact with travelers, assisting them with directions, tickets, and luggage. The bustling atmosphere is not only engaging but also enriching, offering a chance to enhance both communication and problem-solving skills.
While the museum activity is also meaningful, it focuses more on quieter tasks like organizing exhibits or guiding visitors. At the train station, you’ll enjoy a more dynamic and hands-on experience, where your outgoing personality can truly shine as you connect with people from all walks of life.
Let me know if you need anymore information.
Yours,
Li Hua
Dear Peter,
I hope you’redoingwell!I’drecommend joininginthevolunteeractivityatthecity’scultural museum.
With your interest in history and art, I think you’d find this setting more rewarding and better suited to your personality. At the museum, you’ll have the chance to guide visitors, share fascinating stories, and deepen your understanding of local culture — a perfect fit for someone with your curiosity and passion for learning.
While the train station activity offers a lively, fast-paced environment, it focuses more on logistics and quick interactions. In contrast, the museum allows for in-depth conversations and meaningful connections, giving you a chance to really engage with visitors and make an impact.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：（满分 15 分）
One possible version:
That’s when I noticed the Pumpkin Patch Closed sign. My heart sank. Tex stopped dead in his tracks,eyes wide as he stared at the sign in disbelief. “What No! We came all this way!” he exclaimed, his voicecracking with frustration. I felt the disappointment creeping in too, but then I remembered what Dad hadsaid about Plan B. “Wait! We don’t have to give up. If Plan A fails, we can always be creative with Plan B!” I said, trying to sound more optimistic. Tex’s expression shifted as he processed it. “Yeah! We can make ourown pumpkins at home!” We quickly turned around and headed back to the car, our spirits lifting at thethought of designing our own jack-o’-lanterns.
Finally came our own jack-o’-lantern design party the next day. Tex and I spread newspapers acrossthe table, excitement bubbling as we grabbed our pumpkins. “Mine’s going to have the scariest teeth ever!” Tex declared, carving jagged teeth with great focus. I worked on a spooky ghost face, shaping wide eyesand a crooked grin. The room was soon filled with laughter, bits of pumpkin flying everywhere. Dadwatched from the doorway, smiling. “Looks like Plan B turned out even better than Plan A,” he said. “Youboys didn’t just carve pumpkins—you made memories.” Then I realized we didn’t need the pumpkin patchto make every October special—and now, instead of going there, we’ve made it a tradition to create ourown jack-o’-lanterns at home, where the fun and memories feel even closer.
录音原文：
Text 1
W: Oh,no. It’s raining again.
M: They say we are going to see the sun tomorrow.
W: That’s exactly what we need now.
Text 2
W: You must be Mr White. I’ve heard a lot about you from my boss.
M: Yes. I’m here today to sign the contract with you on behalf of my company.
W: OK. Please sit down. Let’stalk over dinner.
Text 3
W: The bus will pick us up at 8:30 a.m., and then it’s an hour’sride.
M: So we can get there early enough.
W: Not that early. There is a 15-minute break on the way.
Text 4
M: Where were you I’ve been waiting for you for an hour!
W: I’m so sorry, but the taxi I was in got in an accident. I was not allowed to leave until it was safe.
M: Well, at least you’re not e on. Let’s go inside.
Text 5
M: Before we begin today’s lecture, I want to invite Dr.White to talk about the plan for the afternoon.
W: Prof. Pears, I just talked to Dr.White. She said she will be a little late today because there is something wrong with her car.
M: Oh, thankyou, Dr. Hopkins. In that case, I’ll begin the lecture now.
Text 6
W: (6)What can I do for you
M: (6)My name is Gordon Baker from Room 1604. Could you check to see if anything has been delivered forme
W: Ah, yes, an envelope was dropped off for you. Here you are.
M: I’ve been expecting that, thank you. It contains some papers I need to send to my office. (7)Do you happen to have a fax machine I could use now
W: Certainly. There’s one on the second floor. You’ll need to cross the hall and go upstairs to get there.
M: Thanks very much.
Text 7
M: Based on the vision test we received from your doctor, you’ll need some pretty thick glasses. My assistant will get some for you. For now, what kind of shape would you like
W: I’m not sure. What would you recommend based on my face shape
M: You have a very round face, so you should definitely avoid round glasses. (8)You would look good in square ones. On the other hand, heart-shaped glasses don’t really match any face shape, but always look modern.
W: OK, then what about the color (9)What’s the most popular among your customers
M: (9)These red and those gold ones are about equal. The purple ones don’t sell often, since you definitely need more confidence to wear them.
W: All right. I’d like to try the gold and the purple.
Text 8
M: Professor, can I hand in my work late
W: Well, extension is given only for medical reasons. What’s your problem
M: I can’t finish reading the reference books.
W: You do not need to read them all. Choose some helpful parts from the books. For example, you need to
read Oliver, whose arguments will give you a lot of help. M: Fine. Should I read Billy’sbook
W: His work is good, but you needn’tread it now. You can read Andrew’s.
M: Yes. (10)I am reading Andrew now.
W: Good. His research method is excellent. How is your research work going
M: I couldn’t find the data I need. Would a survey work
W: I don’t think you will have enough time to design it and then analyze your research data.(11)It’s better to interview some professionals.
M: (12)Thankyou. I’ll follow your advice.
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W: Mr Brown, what important festivals do you have in your country apart from the ones that I’ve known
M: (13)Early May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday, Summer Bank Holiday and so on. These are all public holidays celebrated throughout the UK. We also have Shakespeare Day, but it isn’t a public holiday.
W: Why are there so many days called bank holidays
M:(14)Originally,thesewerethedaysonwhichthebankswereclosed.Now,mostbusinessesand non-essential services like banks close on these days.
W: What about Shakespeare Day
M: It’s a holiday for fans and enthusiasts of William Shakespeare.
W: When is the holiday
M: It falls on April 23 each year.
W: How do people celebrate the day
M: Well, there are many different kinds of celebrations. (15)People can watch a Shakespeare-inspired movie, pick a speech or passage to memorize, or meet with other Shakespeare fans and share their favorite Shakespeare moments with each other.
W: Do you celebrate this holiday every year
M: Yes. (16)But it’s a pity that I haven’t got a chance to go back and celebrate it ever since I came to China two years ago.
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Today’s show begins in South America, where a deadly natural disaster has hit the nation of Colombia. (17)It started in rain, heavy rain on Friday night. That caused three rivers to overflow around the city of Mocoa, which is located in the southwestern part of Colombia.
The flooding washed a stream of mud into Mocoa. (18)Many people were sleeping when the disaster came. People said it was moving so fast that they had to run for their lives.
Colombia officials say more than 200 people were killed, hundreds more injured and more than 100 people still missing. But Colombia’s president expects those numbers to increase as rescuers search for survivors. (19)More than 1,000 soldiers and police officers were involved in that effort.
They say that 80 percent of the roads around the area have problems. (20)So it’s hard to get to people who might be trapped. Rescuers are racing against the clock to save lives.

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