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2024学年第一学期期中联考高一英语试题
考生须知：
1．本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应的数字；
3．所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4．考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，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 does the woman think of the book
A．It’s boring. B．It’s interesting. C．It’s too thick to read.
2．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At home. B．At a restaurant. C．At a shoe store.
3．How did Matt travel to the United States
A．By plane. B．By boat C．By train.
4．What will the man do this Sunday
A．Go to the gym. B．Visit his uncle. C．Have a family gathering.
5．How much should the woman pay if she keeps the book for three weeks
A．30 cents. B．35 cents. C．40 cents.
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．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A class. B．A teacher. C．A question.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Teacher and student. B．Brother and sister. C．Good friends.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Whose dog is Toby
A．Wendy’s. B．Jim’s. C．Lily’s.
9．What time is it now
A．2:00 p. m. B．3:00 p. m. C．4:00p. m.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．How old is Dennis now
A．Eight years old. B．Eleven years old. C．Nineteen years old.
11．What is Dennis going to do with the house after cleaning
A．Sell it. B．Rent it. C．Live in it.
12．Who will live in the house
A．Dennis. B．Jasmine. C．Anna.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Who is the woman
A．A teacher. B．A student. C．A doctor.
14．When did the man’s hole start to get bigger
A．At the age of seven. B．At the age of ten. C．At the age of seventeen.
15．What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s disease
A．Frightened. B．Unconcerned. C．Worried.
16．What do we know about the man
A．He is optimistic and helpful.
B．He can’t go to school anymore.
C．He has to go to the hospital every week.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What does the grand prize include
A．A large sum of money. B．A job opportunity. C．A chance to study abroad.
18．What will be needed to organize the first challenge
A．Sand. B．Boxes. C．Rice.
19．What will the challengers do in the second challenge
A．Find three boxes. B．Solve math questions. C．Stand on a piece of wood.
20．Where will the last challenge probably take place at first
A．At the seaside. B．In a building. C．In a wood.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节：（共15个小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Bryce Canyon announces visitor information for Spring 2024
Planning a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park this spring Today the park announced updated facilities and shuttle（往返班车） information for its 2024 spring season. No reservations are required, but planning ahead will help park visitors to enjoy their visit.
Shuttle Operations
Starting April 5, the Bryce Canyon Shuttle will be available to help ease traffic jam at popular sites. Unlimited use of the shuttle is included with your park admission. Shuttle service will run until Oct. 20, and begin every day at 8 A．m. In spring and fall, the last bus will leave the park at 6:15 p. m. Final bus times will extend to 8:10 p. m. from May 10 to Sept. 22.
Campgrounds
North Campground is operated by Bryce Canyon Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbecue pits （烧烤坑）. Campfires are permitted. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Sunset Campground is the largest campground in the Grant Grove area. The nine campsites there have picnic tables and tent pads （垫子）, and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is no water at this location. Fires are not permitted.
Reservations for North and Sunset Campgrounds can be made online at Recreation. gov or by calling877-444-6777.
Visitor Information
As your 2024 visit to Bryce Canyon approaches, we recommend visiting www.nps.gov/brycecanyon for conditions, alerts, and other important information. Those planning a visit are also welcomed to contact the park via social media, or by calling 435-834-5322.
21．When will the last bus leave the park in June
A.8:10A．m. B.6:15p. m. C.8:10p. m. D.9:00 p. m.
22．What makes North Campground differ from Sunset Campground
A．It lacks water. B．It allows campfires.
C．It offers tent pads. D．It provides a weekly stay.
23．What is recommended if you plan to visit Bryce Canyon National Park
A．Book in advance. B．Pay the cost online.
C．Visit the website. D．Bring summer clothing.
B
Have you ever heard of the online topic “20 minutes for parks” It’s all about the idea that spending just 20 minutes in a park daily can help lower stress, no matter how you spend that time. This year, China sees an increasing number of young people who are choosing to hang out in parks more often.
Huang Bingbing, who lives in Shenzhen, is one of them. Three years back, she started going to the small park downstairs from her office for lunch breaks on weekdays. “On that piece of grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to clear my mind and recover from the stress of work,” Huang explained. Huang believes parks can feel like your own secret hideaway. Being introverted（内向的）, she finds parks to be ideal relaxing zones for people like her.
Yet, parks are also shared spaces. They’re different from shopping malls and cinemas for a particular reason, according to young stage designer Liu Xi, who sees parks as places that disagree with consumerism（消费主义）. In parks, people can walk, boat, read under the trees, or simply be lost in thought on a long chair. “Parks offer a non-consumerist environment where one can find joy without opening their wallets,” Liu explained.
Cheng Yuyan, the 25-year-old founder of the Douban interest group “We Love Strolling in the Park”, saw something interesting during her visits to parks in Japan. She noticed that locals donated park benches with their names on them. Additionally, many parks offered guidebooks detailing the history, geography and blooming schedules of the plants. Inspired by these practices, Cheng believes people can feel more connected to park by building a sense that they have part of the parks. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to do similar things. “I hope our group takes more social responsibility. Each of us can become a protector and contributor to the parks and our city,” she said.
24．Why does the author raise a question in Paragraph 1
A．To seek for advice. B．To have a discussion.
C．To introduce the topic. D．To express the author’s doubt.
25．What benefits can parks provide for more Chinese youths
A．Lowering working stress and relaxing themselves.
B．Making more friends and getting closer to nature.
C．Enriching knowledge of parks and opening their eyes.
D．Feeling connected to the park and enjoying fun consuming.
26．What drives Cheng Yuyan to make a new practice
A．Her experience in Japan’s parks. B．The historical guidebooks in Japan’s parks.
C．Her working experience in Japan. D．The foundation of parks-related interest group.
27．Which is the best title for this text
A．Parks: The Ideal Zone for Youngsters
B．The Attraction of Parks: Beyond Consumerism
C．20 Minutes for Parks: A Trend Among Young People
D．Young People and Parks: Connecting and Contributing
C
Robert Kurtz finds himself working right in the middle of a composting （堆肥的） revolution. Kurtz is a commercial solutions manager at Rust Belt Riders, a composting company based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its goal is to meet climate change by recycling as much food waste as possible.
Wasted food piles up in landfills. As it breaks down, it creates a gas called methane（甲烷）. Methane traps heat in the atmosphere. And that fuels climate change. The United States Environmental Protection Agency says the average family in the U. S. spends $1,500 per year on food that doesn’t get eaten. Businesses waste food too. That’s where Kurtz’s job comes in.
Every day, Kurtz contacts grocery stores, restaurants, and other food-service businesses. He educates them about the harmful effects of food waste. Then he asks if they’re willing to change the way they deal with their remaining food. So far, Rust Belt Riders has persuaded 300 companies and 2,800 households to do something differently with their food waste. The company’s seven trucks and 30 employees pick up their clients’ extra food. Then they compost it, turning it into soil.
Compost soil is much more than just dirt. It’s made up of five ingredients that combine to help plants grow. That’s why Kurtz and his colleagues at Rust Belt Riders offer a second service: they sell the composted, nutrient-rich soil to people and businesses that need it.
In addition to partnering with households and businesses, Rust Belt Riders has teamed up with local schools. At Dentzler Elementary, in nearby Parma, Ohio, Rust Belt Riders helps the kitchen staff compost its food remains. The 500 students place their food waste into bins during lunch periods. The bins are then collected by Rust Belt Riders. Emily Cass is a farm-to-school teacher at Dentzler. “This program has created a space for all students to become environmental stewards in their own cafeteria when they might not otherwise have the opportunity,” Cass says.
28．Why was Rust Belt Riders founded
A．To increase food production. B．To recycle extra food.
C．To provide jobs in Cleveland. D．To fight climate change.
29．What can we know about Kurt’s job
A．He only contacts bigger businesses.
B．He teaches how to deal with waste food.
C．He arranges for employees to collect food.
D．He makes businesses realize the damaging effects of food waste.
30．What is Cass’s attitude towards the program
A．Favorable. B．Indifferent. C．Doubtful. D．Unclear.
31．Which column of the newspaper may the passage come from
A．Literature. B．Fitness. C．Environment. D．Education.
D
It’s long been thought that the earlier you start learning new skills, the easier they are to pick up. The idea that age can play a huge role in a person’s language learning ability is one of the reasons why early childhood was once considered the best time to introduce a second language. However, new research suggests that the human brain, a complex organ capable of constant evolution, has potential for higher learning after adolescence （青春期）. This means that even if someone doesn’t start learning a second language until later in life, they can still achieve a high level of proficiency （熟练）.
“Research says that adults are better learners because we have a lot of self-regulation and we’re very determined when we want to learn something,” says Lourdes Ortega, a professor of linguistics at Georgetown University. However, she believes that factors beyond age, such as being deeply engaged in the language, make a bigger difference in language learning success. “Without exposure to the language, there’s no learning that can happen, early or late.” Factors like a person’s natural ability, their earlier language learning experience, and the frequency of their practice also affect the language learning process, according to The Foreign Service Institute.
That said, children and adults do have their own unique strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning a new language. Children tend to learn new languages more naturally, often through play and without relying on translation tools. They adapt quickly but might lack structured learning methods. On the other hand, adults can use strategies like creating their own memory systems or visualization techniques to learn effectively, but they may find it harder to immerse themselves fully in a new language environment given their well-established native language system.
Still, Joshua Hartshorne, a research associate professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, says, “Language is a dynamic system, and there is always something new and more to learn in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and usage. People have been believing that you have got as good as you’re going to get in a new language within four or five years. But what we saw was actually that, as people continue learning for about 30 years, they continue to get better.”
32．What does the new research show
A．Children have great ability for learning new skills.
B．Early childhood is the best time to learn languages.
C．The human brain is a complex organ in learning a language.
D．Learning a language well is not limited by the learner’s age.
33．What practice best improves the language learning according to Lourdes Ortega
A．Reviewing vocabulary frequently. B．Joining a local language group.
C．Setting clear goals for language learning. D．Taking various language courses.
34．What advantage do adults have over children in learning a new language
A．They tend to learn languages in a strategic way.
B．They have developed a personal memory system.
C．They have formed a structured learning methods.
D．They are given a well-established native language system.
35．What does the underlined word “dynamic” probably mean in the last paragraph
A．Confusing. B．Advanced. C．Changing. D．Detailed.
第二节：（共5小题：每题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。
Yard Sales
The warm spring and summer weather means it’s time for yard sales. People will sort out old possessions they don’t need and spread out them across the yard or garage. Yard sales are a great way to make a little bit of money. 36
Should You Hold a Yard Sale
37 However, there are a few qualifications for a good yard sale. First, do you have enough to sell And second, is the quality high enough to sell Nothing is more frustrating for someone tracking down a sale, only to find a few rugged pieces of clothing. 38 Like any business, visibility is key. If you don’t have a good location, see if a friend or family member will lend you their yard.
39
The most popular way to advertise a yard sale is through signs. To make them more effective, choosea neon or other bright color that grabs attention. And remember to only put critical information on the sign. Say, “Yard Sale”, the address, and time. Another way is to digitally advertise for your yard sale. Most communities have an online yard sale page where people sell individual objects.
Dealing with Shoppers at Yard Sales
You may set a certain price, but most yard sale shoppers believe that trying to talk you down is acceptable. Whether or not you agree doesn’t change the fact that they’ll do it. So what should you do One trick may be to price all your goods a few dollars higher than you normally would. 40
A．The answer is likely yes.
B．How to Advertise Yard Sales
C．How to Make Yard Sale Signs
D．Another qualification is the location.
E．Be sure to get a permit before you begin.
F．However, this discourages those who won’t bargain.
G．It only takes a bit of planning to make the day a success.
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节：完形填空（共15小题：每题1分，满分15分）
阅读短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’m into reading books, of which a story is still kept alive in my memory.
It goes that a master wanted to go to India. In those days, they didn’t have the modern 41 that we do today, so the master went to India on foot. When he arrived at India, he saw a lot of fruit to sell, but much of it was too expensive. So when he saw a large basket of some very red, long fruit, and thought it might be the least 42 in the shop. Thus, he went up and asked, “How much per kilo ” And the shopkeeper said, “Two rupees.” Two rupees in India was 43 ; it was like dirt. So he bought a whole kilogram of the fruit and started eating it. But after he ate some of it: Oh, my God! His eyes watered; his mouth was burning; so was his head and his face became 44 . As he coughed and choked and gasped for breath, he 45 up and down, saying, “Ah! Ah! Ah!” But he still continued to eat the “fruit”!
Some people who were looking at him 46 their heads and said, “You’re crazy, man. Those are chilies! You can’t eat so many; they’re not good for you! People use them as a condiment（调味品）, but only a little bit to put into food for 47 . You can’t just eat them by the handful like that; they’ re not fruit!” So the stupid master said, “No, I can’t stop! I paid money for them, and now I’ll eat them. It’s my 48 !”
And you think that master was too stupid, right 49 , we sometimes do a lot of things like that. We 50 money, time or effort on a relationship, business or job. And 51 the previous bitter experience tells us it won’t work, and we know there’s no more 52 that things will change better in the future, we still continue just because we’ve invested money, time, effort and love in it. If so, there is something wrong with the 53 . Just like the man who ate the chilies and suffered so much but couldn’t stop because he didn’t want to 54 the money he had paid.
So even if you’ve lost something, let it go and move on. That’s better to learn to 55 than continue to lose.
41．A．communication B．accommodation C．civilization D．transportation
42．A．cheap B．expensive C．fresh D．amazing
43．A．something B．anything C．nothing D．everything
44．A．blue B．red C．green D．yellow
45．A．walked B．jogged C．tracked D．jumped
46．A．nodded B．waved C．knocked D．shook
47．A．fun B．taste C．smell D．sight
48．A．money B．interest C．diet D．business
49．A．Gradually B．Obviously C．Actually D．Awkwardly
50．A．spend B．cost C．focus D．apply
51．A．as if B．even if C．only if D．what if
52．A．hope B．power C．confidence D．difficulty
53．A．stomach B．head C．brain D．heart
54．A．contact B．explore C．recommend D．waste
55．A．challenge B．admire C．quit D．revise
第Ⅱ卷
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（一个单词） 或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ding Wenxin, who comes from Xinyu city in Jiangxi province, is a freshman-to-be majoring in sociology at Peking University, one of the most well-known 56 （university） in China and his dream school. After being accepted, Ding wanted to start his college life 57 a special way: cycling to the university. Considering factors including his physical fitness, the weather 58 traffic conditions, he decided to start his cycling journey from Shanghai. After cycling 1,328 kilometers in 15 days, Ding 59 （arrive） at Peking University on Aug. 19, the registration day for undergraduates.
It was not 60 easy journey. “I tried my best to complete the trip. 61 （struggle） to cycle day and night, I felt quite tired and even there was a time when I wanted to give up. However, there was a specific destination in my mind all the way as well as my friend’s encouragement, 62 gave me the courage to continue my journey,” Ding said.
On that day the university 63 （official） posted a message on the Sina Weibo（新浪微博） 64 （welcome） Ding and send good wishes for his future life. Ding hopes to join student societies such as the Cycling Association and Mountaineering Association of Peking University and explore faraway places with like-minded friends, enriching 65 （he） university life.
第三节：单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面句子，根据首字母或中文在空白处填入适当的单词。（重要提示：答卷上的单词需要写完整，否则均不给分。）
66．We were quite a______ before getting the news of her safe arrival.
67．Finally I chose the course that was s______ for the beginners.
68．Hangzhou, one of the world famous tourist destinations in China, a______ millions of people every year.
69．Michael Jordan says that the secret to his success is learning from many f______.
70．William Shakespeare is r______ as one of the greatest dramatists in the world.
71．Students are ______（极其） busy preparing for the coming exams.
72．He could not even ______（聚精会神） on the math exam because he didn’t sleep last night.
73．I feel ______（荣幸） to have a chance to attend this important meeting and give a speech.
74．Readers are free to make ______（评论） on the newly-published book.
75．He is mentally ill and can’t be ______（有责任的） for his actions.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：单句翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76．演讲比赛安排在周三下午四点举行。（schedule）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
77．我更喜欢在户外慢跑，而不是在健身房锻炼。（prefer... to... work out）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
78．正是不言弃的精神使郎平成为一个传奇。（强调句；give up）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
79．我们计划去社区的食品救济站做志愿者。（现在进行时表将来）
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80．他流利的英语对他的生活有很大的影响。（fluent; make a … difference）
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第二节：应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom是学生会主席，他发现很多同学对体育运动的积极性不高，写信向你表达困惑。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：1．写信目的；2．提出建议。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
高一英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题，满分30分）
1—5 BABCB 6—10CBACC 11—15 BCBBC 16—20AACBA
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节:（共15个小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21—23CBC 24—27CAAC 28—31 DDAC 32—35 DBAC
第二节: （共5小题：每题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 GADBF
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分40分）
第一节：完形填空（共15小题：每题1分，满分15分）
41—45 DBCBD 46—50 DBACA 51—55BACDC
第二节：语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．universities 57．in 58．and 59．arrived 60．an
61．Struggling/ Having struggled 62．which 63．officially 64．to welcome
65．his
第三节：单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66．anxious 67．suitable 68．attracts 69．failures 70．recognized/ recognised/ regarded
71．extremely 72．concentrate 73．honored/ honoured 74．comments 75．responsible
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：单句翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76．The speech contest/ competition is scheduled to be held at 4 p. m. on Wednesday.
1 2
77．I prefer jogging outdoors/ in the open air to working out in the/a gym.
1 1 1
78．It was her spirit of never giving up that made Lang Ping a legend.
2 1
79．We’re planning to work as volunteers at the soup kitchen in the community.
1 1 1
80．He is fluent in English, which makes a big difference to his life.
1.5 1.5
His fluency in English makes a big difference to his life.
1.5 1.5
He speaks English fluently/ He speaks fluent English. It makes a big difference to his life.
1.5 1.5
（阅卷提示：根据每个得分点的整体语言表达情况酌情给分。）
第二节：应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version
Dear Tom,
Having read your letter, I understand your concern about the lack of enthusiasm for sports among students. Here are a few suggestions to help boost their interest.
One effective method is to organize diverse sports events such as badminton and martial arts to meet their preferences. Another suggestion is to promote the health benefits through campus broadcasts and posters, which can raise their awareness of sports and fitness. Of course, the involvement of their sports idols and coaches can keep them motivated. In this way, they will work out in a fun and enjoyable way.
I hope that these suggestions will make a difference.（104）
Yours,
Li Hua
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Do you like the book I lent you Tommy says it’s very boring and too long.
W: I was totally attracted to it when I started reading. Although sometimes I feel it’s a little difficult to understand the words, it really has funny stories.（1）
Text 2（第2题为推断题）
W: Where are my sneakers I remember that I took them off before having dinner.
M: In the shoe cabinet. You are ten years old. Don’t you know where the right place to put a pair of shoes is
Text 3
W: Hi, Matt, can you give me some more information about your trip
M: I took a train to Amsterdam. Then I went to Canada by plane and finally arrived in the United States by water. （3）
W: Wow, sounds like a long journey.
Text 4
W: I’m going to the gym on Sunday. Would you like to go with me
M: I’d love to, but my uncle and cousin are coming for a visit. I have a family gathering on Sunday.（4） How about next weekend
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W: Good morning. How long can I keep the book
M: Free for two weeks and then it’s five cents a day if you keep it longer than that.（5）
W: I see. Thank you.
Text 6（第6题为主旨大意题）
W: Clark. What did you get for Question One
M: I got 168．What did you get
W:268．Did you add 66 and 470, and then divide the total by 2 This question requires some steps.
M: Oh, you are right. Well, just like what we did in class last week, I thought I understood it, and now I’m getting it wrong.
W: As Mr. Smith said, you just need to be focused and remember what to do.
M: Anyway, I am so lucky to have a sister like you.（7）
◆ focused 集中注意力的；聚精会神的
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M: Why is Toby barking at me, Wendy （8） Doesn’t he know me
W: Hi, Jim. He has been barking ever since I brought him to the vet.（8）
M: Why
W: He had some injections. The doctor told me that I could just ignore the bark. The bark will die away in three hours after the treatment.（9）
M: When did Toby get the injections
W: At 2:00 this afternoon, so still one hour to go.（9）
M: I see. That will be 5:00 p. m.（9） Lily’s dog also did that. That is the reason why he behaved like this too. He is usually a quiet dog.
W: Yes. By the way, I am going to walk the dog. Do you want to join me
◆injection 注射
◆die away（声音、风或光）慢慢变弱；渐渐消失
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W: Wow, Dennis.（10） This house is so dirty and dusty. When did you last come here and clean this place
M: Yes. Jasmine. It has been locked up for eight years since I was eleven years old.（10） None of my family came to check it since then. My mom and dad are too busy to clean it.
W: I guess the house has suffered a lot.
M: Ha-ha. My plan is to clean and redecorate it so that we can rent it and make some money.（11）
W: That is a great idea. You could use this money to pay off your student loan.
M: Yes, I’m so happy my parents agreed to my plan. There are three bedrooms and the renters can share the kitchen and two bathrooms.
W: Can I rent one of the rooms My sister Anna’s university is nearby. She is looking for a room now. （12）
M: Of course.
Text 9（第15、16题为推断题）
W: Hey, I didn’t see you in class.（13） Where did you go
M: I went to the hospital. The online check-up is not good enough. So I go to the hospital every two weeks. My mother always keeps records of my visits and the progress I am making.
W: I hope I’m not being rude, but I must ask, what’s wrong with you
M: I was born with a hole in my heart. At first, it was not a big problem, so my parents decided not to let me have the operation. But the hole started to get bigger after my tenth birthday.（14） Now, seven years later, the hole has doubled in size. I’ll have to get another heart operation soon.
W: Sorry. I never knew it. You are such a kind person, and you always help me with my studies.（13）I hope your operation will be a success.
M: Thank you so much! The doctor advises me to keep my spirits up and enjoy life. I will let you know when my operation date is finalized.
finalize 最后定下
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Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, we have planned a series of competitions for you. You will all go through big challenges to test not only your physical strength but also your mental strength. The grand prize will be one million yuan and a chance to travel abroad.（17） The first challenge will include balancing on a small piece of wood while holding seven pounds of rice above your head.（18） Every once in a while, one pound of rice will be added to your bucket, and the person standing to the end will win. The second challenge will require patience and intelligence. The challenge will include some mathematical questions and puzzles to be completed within a specific time limit. （19） The final challenge is about digging on a beach to find three keys.（20） You will use these keys to unlock three boxes. There are puzzles in them. After solving the puzzles, you will go up the stairs. At the top of the building, you can then enter the numbers from your puzzles to raise our national flag: five-star red flag. Good luck!
◆every once in a while 偶尔；有时；间或
◆enter 输入（信息）

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