资源简介

余姚中学 2024 学年第二学期质量检测高一英语学科试卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. How is the weather in the mountains
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Cooking. B. Traditions. C. Experiments.
3. Why does the man read in weak light
A. He is afraid of light.
B. His brother is sleeping.
C. He doesn’t care about his eyes.
4. How much money did the man lend the woman
A. $70. B. $80. C. $100.
5. What is the man’s opinion about sleep
A. Four hours is plenty for him.
B. Six hours is the least for most people.
C. Eight hours is too much for the woman.
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 does the conversation take place
A. In the kitchen. B. In the bedroom. C. In the study.
7. When does the man plan to go to sleep
A. At 11:00 p. m. B. At 3:00 a. m. C. At 4:00 a. m.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8-9 题。
8. How long did Marco Polo travel
A. For 13 years. B. For 17 years. C. For 24 years.
9. What does the man suggest the woman do at the end
A. Read a storybook about Xuanzang.
B. Write an essay about Marco Polo.
C. Imagine the life in ancient times.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10-12 题。
10. What language is Richard fluent in
A. French. B. Spanish. C. Italian.
11. What is Molly going to do
A. Spend a year in France.
B. Spend a year in Spain.
C. Spend six months in France.
1
12. What is Richard’s advice for learning a new language
A. Going traveling often.
B. Using the dictionary often.
C. Immersing yourself in the environment.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13-16 题。
13. What will Henry do at the beach
A. Go swimming. B. Go walking. C. Go biking.
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Brother and sister.
15. Why won’t Kelly go to the beach tomorrow
A. It will rain. B. She has to work. C. She is sensitive to the sun.
16. Who will drive the car today
A. Ryan. B. Kelly. C. Henry.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17-20 题。
17. What would MAD Architects prefer buildings to be like
A. More attractive. B. More traditional. C. More environmentally friendly.
18. What does MAD Architects want to provide
A. The situation of separation from nature.
B. The feeling of being in the natural world.
C. The experience of living in ancient times.
19. Where will the Urban Forest be built
A. In Beijing. B. In Chongqing. C. In Rome.
20. Who should apply for a job according to the talk
A. Architects. B. Engineers. C. Office workers.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Emerald Coast Science Center Field Trips
Bring your group or class to explore our hands-on Science Center now, which provides
wonderful learning opportunities for students all along the Emerald Coast!
Hands-on fun
Every field trip includes a Makerspace activity and a 30-minute close encounter with our animals
under the guidance of an educator.
Lessons for all ages
· Lessons can be changed to suit the needs of most grade levels and include knowledge of
different areas. But remember: such lessons charge an additional fee and must be planned in advance.
·For a list of the types of field trip lessons we currently offer, please click here to download our
Education Program Guide.
Pricing information
·$12 per student; 1 free guardian every 10 students, additional guardians $ 6 each; teachers are
always free.
·Minimum fee of $120 per field trip.
·Same-day field trips are limited to up to 105 students.
2
·The group for field trips that does not arrive within 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time
will be charged a $100 service fee to accommodate scheduling issues.
·Okaloosa County only: Up to 6 free economically disadvantaged students per booking.
To book a field trip, please call Lisa at 850-664-126. Please choose your preferred date and two
alternate dates you would like to book before calling. We will email you a confirmation of your
booking.
21. What do the Science Center field trips offer
A. Tailored lessons. B. Animal training.
C. Trips to the Emerald Coast. D. A half-hour Makerspace activity.
22. How much should a group of 9 students with 1 guardian and 1 teacher pay
A. $108. B. $114. C. $120. D. $126.
23. What type of writing is the text
A. A museum guide. B. An online ad.
C. A commercial report. D. An activity review.
B
Ben Francis didn’t become wealthy through property left by his family. Instead, the CEO and co-
founder of Gymshark used his earnings from pizza delivery to buy a sewing machine and start his
fitness clothing company at 19. Eleven years later, his efforts literally paid off. Francis, who has a
reported net worth of $1.3 billion, joined Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list. He’s in rare company:
people on the list are 65 years old on average.
Originally, Francis and co-founder Lewis Morgan launched Gymshark as a website selling fitness
supplements (补剂). But after getting fed up with his ill-fitting clothes, Francis suggested modifying
the company. He and Morgan bought a sewing (缝纫) machine, and his mom sent him videos to teach
him how to sew.
The pair brought Gymshark to a bodybuilding exhibition in 2013, but didn’t have any money to
advertise. On a whim ( 心 血 来 潮 ), they decided to give popular fitness figures on social media
platforms free products. Francis said, “It would be so cool if they could come to be with Gymshark at
this event. But I didn’t really think that much about this idea.” Some of those influences went on to
wear the clothes on their channels, making Gymshark’s sales jump to $45,000 per day, up from just
$450.
In 2017, Francis quit the CEO role. He spent the next years supporting leadership roles within
Gymshark to learn more about the ins and outs of the business, before returning as the CEO in 2021.
That year, the company was valued at $1.45 billion. Still, the company’s billion-dollar valuation is a
small percentage of the market value of some strong competitors. “I really think Gymshark can be the
UK’s answer to those brands,” Francis said. “But it doesn’t mean that the UK is where we start and
end. We also want to be a truly global brand.”
24. What makes Francis special on Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list
A. His age. B. His wealth.
C. His personal experience. D. His business idea.
25. What does the underlined word “modifying” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Putting a stop to. B. Keeping an eye on.
C. Giving an account of. D. Making a change to.
26. Why did Francis and Morgan contact popular fitness influences
A. To follow in the competitors’ footsteps.
3
B. To win support for their leadership roles.
C. To popularize their products in a cheap way.
D. To gain admission to the bodybuilding exhibits.
27. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Francis: From a Pizza Boy to a Billionaire
B. Francis: An Inspiration to Business Competitors
C. Gymshark: From a Website to a Global Brand
D. Gymshark: A World Leader in Fitness Clothing
C
Creating smells in virtual reality (VR) is a problem that has prevented consumer VR devices
from offering a full sensory experience in most settings. Past efforts to create smells in VR had to
depend on multiple wires, messy liquids, and heavy equipment that don’t lend themselves to home
use.
To tackle the problem, Dr. Yu Xinge at the City University of Hong Kong and Li Yuhang of
Beihang University in Beijing developed two wearable interfaces (接口). One can be attached to the
skin between the nose and the mouth; the other can be worn on the face. Both types can generate a
smell in as little as 1.44 seconds. “The higher the heat, the stronger the smell,” Yu says. That means
that interfaces can get very hot — up to 60°C, which is dangerous for human skin. But their interfaces
are safe because of an “open” design, which is an exit for hot air, along with a piece of chemical
substance that forms a barrier between the skin and the actual device.
Artists have long attempted to bring smells into entertainment. In 1960, Smell-O-Vision made its
first and only appearance with the film Scent of Mystery, which released pleasant smells during key
plot points through air conditioning. But the effort bombed: viewers said during screenings, smells
were either delayed or too weak to notice. Smell-O-Vision never took root in Hollywood.
Yu used 30 different smells chosen for their distinctive, recognizable characteristics, like the
smell of green tea. But many real-life smells are less memorable and might not be as recognizable.
Additionally, the mini smell generators have yet to be programmed to work smoothly with existing
VR headsets. “Smell-equipped VR could be helpful medically or industrially, but it’s hard to say how
this would work in the commercial field,” Jas Brooks, a PhD student at the University of Chicago,
says.
Whether smell-equipped VR will do better than smell-equipped films remains to be seen. But
perhaps one day users will be able to stop, touch and smell virtual roses.
28. How are Yu and Li’s devices different from the previous ones
A. They are much safer. B. They are more efficient.
C. They are more portable. D. They are more affordable.
29. Why is the open design used
A. To let the heat escape. B. To help users breathe easily.
C. To make the device unique. D. To encourage the spread of smells.
30. What can be inferred about Smell-O-Vision
A. It was the first of its kind. B. It was spoken poorly of.
C. It once appeared in a film. D. It originated in Hollywood.
31. What does Paragraph 4 mainly discuss about the interfaces
A. Their major functions. B. Their working principles.
C. Their potential applications. D. Their possible weaknesses.
4
D
The mission is simple. Arrive on foreign soil, fit in and wait. Then, when the time is right,
emerge from the shadows and take over. This procedure, familiar from spy fiction as the preserve of
sleeper agents, is also the strategy of certain invasive (侵入的) plant species.
Invasive species that stay inactive, known as sleeper species, are not hard-wired to do so. Their
natural tendency (倾向) to expand is, instead, held back by some external (外部的) factor. But now,
with the climate rapidly changing, Bethany Bradley at the University of Massachusetts wonders
whether variations in temperature and rainfall have the potential to activate some sleeper species. As
she reports in a paper in Biological Invasions, the answer is yes.
Dr Bradley and her team came to their conclusions by studying 1,795 plant species in
northeastern America identifiable as foreign but not yet locally listed as invasive. Of these, 169 were
unquestionably displaying invasive behaviour in other parts of the world, and causing damage to their
environment. That suggested they had the ability to cause similar damage in America, too.
To determine whether the conditions coming to the region would activate any of the set 169, the
researchers first identified the conditions under which these species would thrive (旺盛). A number of
the plants on their list were held back by the cold winters that are less and less common in the region.
They also found that some other species required more rainfall than is typical.
According to the team’s findings, climate change is on track to awaken 18 sleeper species that
could cause serious environmental and economic problems. Dr Bradley estimates that they will start to
make themselves felt between 2040 and 2060 if something is not done soon.
The most practical course of action, in her view, is to seek these sleeper species out before they
are able to spread. Removing them today may be expensive, but it will be far cheaper than trying to
weed them out tomorrow.
32. What strategy do sleeper species take
A. Rapidly expanding in new environments.
B. Patiently waiting for human intervention.
C. Remaining inactive until conditions are favorable.
D. Avoiding detection by staying in shadowy-corners.
33. What does the underlined word “hard-wired” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Slowly adapted. B. Strongly supported.
C. Externally influenced. D. Naturally programmed.
34. What did researchers aim to uncover by focusing on the 169 species
A. The potential risks they could pose in the future.
B. Their invasive behavior in other parts of the world.
C. The reasons why they failed to survive in America.
D. Possible ways to make them less common in America.
35. What’s Dr Bradley’s suggestion for dealing with sleeper species
A. Let nature take its course.
B. Prevention is better than cure.
C. Cutting budgets is the main concern.
D. Delay action until it’s necessary.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
5
It’s happened to all of us: a song comes on the radio, and we are immediately transported back to
a time in our past. 36
There are a few things that connect tunes (曲调) with our memories. Music is often a necessary
element of many important life events, and it is also very effective in catching our attention. 37
Besides, the emotional nature of music helps make it particularly memorable.
We often become familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. The
more familiar a piece of music is, the more effective it is in bringing back memories. 38 The
reason is that we are far more likely to hear a song over and over again than to watch a film or a TV
programme in the same way.
Tiffany Jenkins, writing for a culture column, has a different opinion: 39 She tells us
how throughout history oral cultures have passed important knowledge from generation to generation
through songs because of this characteristic. The rhythm (韵律) and rhyme (押韵) in lines of songs all
serve as memory aids.
40 This fact matches with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump (怀旧性记
忆)”, where older adults (over forty) have increased memories of events that occurred during their
teenage years and early adulthood.
It’s clear that our memories and music are closely linked — to the point that music is being used
to help Alzheimer’s disease sufferers access memories that they thought they had lost.
A. Familiarity is important.
B. Music itself is easy to remember.
C. But what makes music so effective in doing this
D. Our musical preference usually forms during our teens.
E. This applies to music more than other cultural products.
F. Pop music especially can be connected with an important memory.
G. Music and these life events are likely to be linked together in our memories.
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 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a
41 teaching job was not easy. I had to try some temporary ones.
This year, when a golden opportunity 42 to teach 5th grade students in a local school, I
43 it and took things seriously. I 44 myself with lesson plans, taught with enthusiasm, and
stayed 45 with the students. I had no hesitation in 46 the kids when they got the answer
right, and encouraged them if they didn’t.
One day when the kids were 47 , a girl approached and handed me a 48 before she
went home. On it was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder, 49 by the words, “You are the
best teacher I have ever had!” It really amazed me that one of my kind comments had 50 that
girl’s heart greatly. I took that note home and 51 put it in a folder, looking on it as a 52 .
Anytime I was feeling down I would look at it and it proved to be a 53 .
That experience showed me the 54 of just a single kind word. It encouraged me to continue
to try my best each day to 55 love and kindness through my words and actions. Wish the same
for others.
41. A. first-rate B. well-paid C. labor-saving D. full-time
42. A. escaped B. demanded C. arose D. arranged
6
43. A. jumped at B. thought about C. hunted for D. dreamed of
44. A. busied B. amused C. concerned D. contented
45. A. familiar B. positive C. tough D. connected
46. A. lecturing B. supporting C. instructing D. congratulating
47. A. graded B. dismissed C. tested D. taught
48. A. note B. gift C. parcel D. book
49. A. written B. confirmed C. stressed D. accompanied
50. A. hardened B. touched C. broken D. stole
51. A. simply B. casually C. carefully D. eagerly
52. A. reminder B. barrier C. proof D. secret
53. A. comfort B. fortune C. fantasy D. recovery
54. A. target B. application C. power D. principle
55. A. clarify B. find C. feel D. spread
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
Acupuncture ( 针 灸 ), an ancient Chinese medical practice that is 56 great cultural
importance, has been the therapy (疗法) for countless patients for thousands of years. Before modern
medicine appeared, the ancient Chinese used stone tools 57 (ease) the pain. Gradually, this
practice changed into a comprehensive and influential medical system, 58 (shape) the root of
acupuncture.
Acupuncture is an 59 (effect) treatment that aims to promote the body’s self-regulating
functions. Its health-friendly principles are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional
Chinese medicine, 60 focus is on the balance of bodily functions, overall well-being etc.
61 (practice) of traditional Chinese medicine vary in forms. Needle insertion, one of the most
common and well-known methods, 62 (conduct) by inserting needles into specific points on
the body that channel vital energy (the qi), in order to unblock the flow of energy, restore our body’s
yin and yang balance, and 63 (complete) awaken its inborn potential to recover.
Looking beyond China, acupuncture is a global therapy. Over the years, acupuncture 64
(see) notable advancements in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a mainstream choice
for certain diseases 65 complementary (补充的) treatment for a variety of other illnesses.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
随着人工智能的普及，越来越多的同学使用人工智能完成作业，由此产生了一些不良影响。
假定你是校学生会主席李华，请代表学生会写一封英文倡议书，呼吁同学们合理使用人工智能，
内容包括：
1. 介绍现状；
2. 给出建议；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为 80 左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。
参考词汇：人工智能 artificial intelligence (AI)
Dear fellow students,
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
7
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Student Union
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。
The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will
be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove. Every moment, we were
moving farther away from the city, the place where I knew how to do things right.
The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car.
“Jude, you look unhappy. Why ” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time.
Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake Was he still
upset with me “I’m fine,” I answered. “I’m just missing my computer puters are
something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing,” Grandma nodded.
I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up (把事情搞砸) last summer.
Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate
and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market.
Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson!
He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled to her. “Just a second for the
freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tightened and was ready for his
criticism. I deserved (应受) it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer.
However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us
you are a wonderfully competent (有能力的) computer programmer.” I shook my head. “I am not
competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident.
Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.”
I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us
We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts (零件) for our Internet connection,
but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No Internet. They seemed to live in the twentieth century.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. ______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2
Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________高一下质量检测答案
听力 1~5 CABCB 6~10 ABCAB 11~15 CCBAA 16~20 BCBBA
阅读理解 21-23 ACB 24-27 ADCA 28-31 CABD 32-35 CDAB
七选五 36-40 CGEBD
完形填空 41-45 DCAAB 46-50 DBADB 51-55 CAACD
短文填空 56. of 57. to ease 58. shaping 59. effective 60. whose
practices 62. is conducted pletely 64. has seen 65. and
应用文参考范文
Dear fellow students,
Recently, we have noticed that an increasing number of students are relying too much on AI tools to complete their assignments, which has led to some negative consequences, such as a decline in academic integrity and critical thinking.
To address the issues, we should use AI as a supplementary tool to enhance learning rather than a replacement for our own efforts, which may violate academic integrity principles fundamental to our education and result in the lack of originality and creativity. Additionally, it is of great significance for us to critically evaluate the information generated by AI rather than accept it blindly. Otherwise, we might be deprived of the ability to think critically.
Let’s make a conscious effort to use artificial intelligence in a reasonable and responsible manner. By doing so, we can make the most of AI technology while maintaining our academic integrity and personal growth. Your effort counts!
The Student Union
读后续写参考范文：
Possible version 1:
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. “I can definitely help with that! Where are the parts ” Following Grandma, I went into the room, where a computer sat surrounded by some scattered parts. Rolling up my sleeves, I carefully connected everything. It was a piece of cake to me. “Done!” I announced confidently. After a few adjustments, the internet was up and running. Now it was time to sell the roses. I decided to start from my social media platform. I quickly uploaded photos, added descriptions, and set prices. Before long, notifications started showing up — people were noticing. My abilities made a difference! (96 words)
Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. “This is amazing, Jude!” Grandma cheered with joy as she began bustling about, packing flowers. Mr. Jackson chuckled warmly as he handed me another bunch to label. The energy was electric — everyone was on their feet, moving quickly to keep up with the growing orders. The farm felt alive, and so did I. To our surprise, the roses sold out in just half a day. “You’ve brought the farm into the twenty-first century, Jude,” Grandma hugged me tightly. I realized that being competent wasn’t about avoiding mistakes. It was about facing them head-on and making the most of my strengths. (100 words)
Possible version 2:
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. “Sure, I can help!” I volunteered. When I looked at the pile of computer parts and the blank screen, I felt nothing but confident in myself. After all, computers were my thing. Immediately, I began setting up the devices, and twenty minutes later, the network signal came to life. Then I created a website where I uploaded photos of the fresh, dewy roses, added descriptions, and set prices. Once everything was ready, I shared the purchase link along with a brief introduction on my WeChat Moment and eagerly awaited the first order. To my surprise, within a minute, the first notification popped up! Proud and thrilled, I nearly jumped for joy! (111 words)
Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. Mr. Jackson paced back and forth in disbelief, his eyes wide with astonishment. “This is unbelievable!” he exclaimed, tapping his phone to check the incoming orders. Grandma, equally surprised, hugged me tightly, acclaiming, “Jude, what a talented computer programmer you are!” The air, thick with the fragrance of roses, buzzed with excitement as we hurried to pack the flowers. Seeing they busy at packing, I felt my upset over my mistake from last summer melted away. Out of nowhere, Mr. Jackson’s words echoed in my mind, and it dawned on me that competence wasn’t about being flawless – it was about taking action and making a difference. I smiled brightly, as radiant as the fiery-red rose petals around us. (119 words)
听力原文
Text 1
W: What’s the weather like in your city, Grandpa
M: It’s raining, my dear. But the sky is clear in the west. I think the rain will stop soon.
W: Oh. It’s snowing here in the mountains.
Text 2
M: I’ve come up with a new recipe for dumplings. Want to try
W: I think the traditional kinds are best. Why would you change them
M: I love experimenting with different flavors.
Text 3
W: Do you always read in low light You will need glasses soon.
M: Usually. I know it’s bad for my eyesight, but I share a room with my brother. I don't want to wake him up with bright light.
Text 4
W: Here is twenty dollars for you. How much do I still owe you now
M: You paid me twenty last week, and fifty the week before, so……now you still owe me ten dollars.
Text 5
W: Four hours of sleep... I’m so tired! My job is so demanding!
M: Most people need to sleep at least six hours each night. But as a mother, you really ought to get eight. Don't work so much!
Text 6
W: Good night, honey. Are you feeling well
M: You scared me! Please don’t ever surprise me like that again! I was thinking so hard about my essay that’s due in the morning. I didn’t even hear you open the kitchen door.
W: I’m sorry. I thought you saw me come in. Do you have to stay up all night again It’s already eleven o’clock.
M: No, the paper isn’t as long as the last one. I will probably go to sleep by three. At least I won't need to drink coffee now.
W: Why not
M: You scared me so much that I won't be sleepy for the next four hours!
Text 7
M: What are you reading, Lucy
W: The Travels of Marco Polo. We have to read it for class. Marco Polo was a famous traveler from Italy at the end of the 13th century. He spent 24 years on his journey and even went as far as China. Have you heard about him
M: Of course! I love learning about the ancient explorers and travelers. Through them, you can find out what the world was like in those times. But there is an even older traveler that I like more. Do you know about Xuanzang
W: No. Who was he
M: He was a Chinese man from the 7th century. It took him 17 years to go from China to India and back. He wanted to learn about the origin of Buddhism. His journey must have been amazing. If you'd like to read about it, there’s a storybook called Journey to the West. It is a fantasy story about Xuanzang’s experiences.
Text 8
M: Here, Molly, I’d like you to have this dictionary. I don’t use it anymore now that I'm fluent.
W: Thank you, Richard. Um... a Spanish dictionary
M: Yes. I thought you could use it when you study abroad in Spain next semester.
W: Oh, Richard, my plans changed. I was hoping to study in Spain. But the program was one year long, and I prefer a six-month program. There was a spot left in the program in France.
M: Molly, you’ll love France! Well, I guess I’ll keep my dictionary. The truth is that you never stop discovering a language, even when you think you know it.
W: How did you ever learn Spanish I’m so nervous I’ll never understand French.
M: When I was your age and I went on my first international trip to Spain, I was also very worried. But the best way to learn is by doing just what you' re going to do: by surrounding yourself in the culture and the language.
W: Thank you for your advice. Now I’m looking forward to my trip to France.
M: Once you’re there, you' ll be having too much fun to get nervous.
Text 9
W: Henry, are you ready for the beach
M: Yes, Kelly! Here I am!
W: Henry, I can hardly see you. You look like you’re wearing the sheet of a king- size bed.
M: I need to protect my skin. I’m allergic to the sun.
W: We could’ve gone to a swimming pool!
M: No! I don’t even like to swim! I just want to take a long walk while I hear the waves and smell the salt in the air.
W: How can you smell anything when you’ve covered your entire face
M: Let's just get in the car. We only have one day off. I don't want to waste a second.
W: Didn’t you hear the new manager We have two days off.
M: What Oh, great! Two days by the sea!
W: Tomorrow’s supposed to rain. I’m going to stay home.
M: Suit yourself. Rain or shine, I’m going back to the beach.
W: Ryan is using my car tomorrow. I can’t give you another ride.
M: I’ll bike there.
W: I never knew you liked the beach so much.
M: It’s not generally something I talk about at the office. I’m just too busy.
W: I never knew you were so sensitive to the sun either.
M: That’s why I have curtains in my office.
Text 10
With the rapid growth in China’s cities, some architecture companies are trying to help the environment keep up. Some are even trying to find more ways to bring the urban population into contact with nature. MAD Architects is one of those companies that are trying to take “green” designs to a new level. The company believes in the importance of making buildings that can produce their own power and food. They believe the buildings should also recycle all of their waste. The new designs make people living and working in these buildings think about being outside. They feel like they’re reconnecting with the natural world, instead of being far apart from it. The company believes this way of thinking is very important for the future of urban living. One of MAD’s newest projects is called the Urban Forest, designed for the city of Chongqing. There will be offices, open spaces, balconies with trees, and many plants throughout. The project is inspired by the mountainous Chinese landscape and the traditional villages built on the hillsides. It will be an urban engineering wonder! Architects who are interested in working on the Urban Forest should apply at the MAD offices in Beijing, New York, or Rome.

展开更多......

收起↑