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2024—2025学年度第二学期期中调研试卷
高一英语 2025.4
（ 本试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟 ）
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. When was the lecture scheduled to begin at first
A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m.
2. Why does the man come to the cafe
A. To have a cup of coffee. B. To meet his friends. C. To take shelter.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s holiday. B. The man’s hobby. C. The man’s job.
4. What does the woman think of Charlotte’s Web
A. Simple. B. Childish. C. Popular.
5. What do the speakers agree on about the trip
A. How much they learnt from it.
B. How interesting the staff were.
C. How well objects were displayed.
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 is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Repairer and customer. C. Photographer and subject.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Get a new computer. B. Set up the cloud. C. Ask for a copy.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where will Roger be during the party
A. In the office. B. In the classroom. C. In the hospital.
9. How does the woman feel about the party
A. Disappointed. B. Anxious. C. Excited.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. How does the man feel
A. Exhausted. B. Disappointed. C. Annoyed.
11. Where does this conversation probably take place
A. In a car. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hospital.
12. What does the woman offer to the man to control his anger
A. Some pills. B. Yoga class. C. Some food.
13. What’s the man’s attitude to the suggestion
A. Optimistic. B. Objective. C. Opposed.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the things that Jessica doesn’t need to do on Sunday morning
A. Go running. B. Walk the dog. C. Clean the house.
15. At what time should Jessica meet Jack on Sunday
A. 10:30 a.m. B. 1:30 p.m. C. 5:30 p.m.
16. How does Jessica feel about her schedule on Sunday
A. Exhausted. B. Astonished. C. Thrilled.
17. What is the man asked to do before visiting the woman
A. Inquire her mom. B. Finish his project. C. Ask her in advance.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What was Rachel Carson’s initial area of expertise(专长) as a biologist
A. Writing about the sea.
B. Studying mammals.
C. Investigating forest ecosystems.
19. What realization did Rachel Carson’s classic book bring to people
A. Humans couldn’t control nature.
B. Pesticides (杀虫剂) damaged the ecosystem.
C. Birdsong was important to humans.
20. What does the speaker advise people to do in the end
A. Buy organic food.
B. Send messages to Rachel.
C. Learn from Silent Spring.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Despite being one of the most famous and most-visited attractions in the United States, Grand Canyon National Park still holds some surprises. Here are a few facts about the Grand Canyon you probably don’t know.
We don’t really know how old it is
It has long been believed that the Colorado River began carving the Grand Canyon about 6 million years ago, but a study contained a real shocker, suggesting that the process may have begun as far back as 70 million years. In all likelihood, the Grand Canyon as we know it today started out as a series of smaller canyons 70 million years ago, but most of the canyon did not begin to take shape until much more recently.
The Grand Canyon creates its own weather
Of all Grand Canyon facts, this one is pretty cool — no pun (双关语) intended. Sudden changes in elevation (海拔) have great effects on temperature and rainfall, so the weather you’re experiencing could change largely depending on where you are in the Grand Canyon. The coldest, wettest weather station in the area is the Bright Angel Ranger Station on the North Rim, while the hottest (and one of the driest) is just 8 miles away at Phantom Ranch.
There are lots of fossils in the area
While the dinosaurs might have missed out on seeing the Grand Canyon, lots of other fossils have been found that suggest other creatures often visited the area. They range from ancient marine fossils dating back 1.2 billion years to fairly recent land mammals that left their remains in canyon caves about 10,000 years ago.
Fish are relatively uncommon in the area
Before modern flood control measures, the Colorado River provided a uniquely difficult habitat for fish, with heavy silt, frequent floods, and temperatures ranging from extreme heat in summer to sub-freezing in winter. As a result, only eight fish species are native to the Grand Canyon, six of which are found nowhere outside of the Colorado River.
21. What is the weather like in the Great Canyon
A. It is unusually cold. B. It changes from place to place.
C. It is pretty cool. D. It is extremely hot.
22. Why are fish relatively unusual in the area
A. The temperature here is relatively stable.
B. It has a special geological phenomenon.
C. There are eight fish species unique to the world.
D. It offers tough habitats for fish with extreme temperature.
23. Which section of a magazine is the text most likely from
A. Life. B. Stories. C. Geography. D. Science.
B
The eyes of an artist are special. They can see things others can’t notice and create beautiful art forms from their imagination. In the case of 27-year-old Emily Shifflet, she creates her art literally using only her eyes, as she lives with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic and developmental disorder that limits speech and movement.
“Although Emily lives with a condition that has silenced her, she is still able to communicate and express herself through art, and she is an example that people living with Rett syndrome can have lives filled with purpose and creativity,” said Emily’s mother, Jenny Shifflet. Emily creates her art using a special digital software operated by her eyes called Tobii Dynavox. She was able to learn and practice her painting by using the digital painter software on her communication device.
Meghan Winslow, owner of a family art studio, said, “I love the diversity of the different designs based upon the different painting tools that she can select. It’s an amazing mix of science, technology and art.”
Emily has always been exposed to music and art. Tobii Dynavox has really helped her communicate how she was feeling. The painting tool was truly a game-changer. “Emily could finally use the only muscle she has to be creative,” Jenny said. Jenny noticed the art Emily was creating a few years ago and thought they could make nice gifts. She now sells her one-of-a-kind artwork through her website, Eye Gaze Designs by Emily. “Her artwork is a gift,” Jenny said. “It is showing people that individuals with different abilities can be creative and successful in different ways. That’s what we want to show.”
Emily’s artwork has also appeared in Hershey Medical Center and The Art of Pennsylvania. She also serves as a guest artist at SPLAT-A Family Art Studio in Annville and Hershey, Pennsylvania. She simply continues to shine.
24. What’s special about Emily Shifflet
A. She is able to paint with her eyes. B. She has trained many artistic talents.
C. She is good at developing digital software. D. She can see herself reflected in artists eyes.
25. What do we know about Tobii Dynavox
A. It can assist in artistic creation. B. It’s a digital product of a painter.
C. It can perform an eye operation. D. It’s a treatment for Rett syndrome.
26. Why does Jenny sell her daughter’s artwork online
A. To make it gifts for people in need. B. To raise money for people with disabilities.
C. To inspire people to seek their own success. D. To invite people to take up art creation in life.
27. What does the text indicate
A. Art originates from life but is higher than life.
B. Technology has made our life worth living.
C. The early bird catches the worm.
D. Technology breaks down barriers.
C
There’s an inner desire amongst most people to explore our planet. There’s this sense in modern society that somehow we will find a better existence or we’ll find happiness by going on holiday. I think we’ve almost been conditioned to become tourists, to the extent that a lot of people engage in tourism without actually considering why they’re doing so.
There are plenty of people who will go to the same place every year, because they’re comfortable and familiar with it. People are experiencing less and less the places they are at. They might be there in body, but not necessarily in mind, because a lot of people are constantly thinking: “How am I going to present myself to my social media group back home through my posts on Facebook or Instagram ”
But this is just one side of the problem. On the other side, our travel has taken a toll on the environment. It is reported that the carbon emissions from air travel accounted for 2.5% of global emissions in 2019, and this figure may be three times by 2050.
I admit that there has been a considerable increase in people’s awareness about the environment. And some people say that this can eventually lead to a shift in our behavior as tourists. However, I can’t share their optimism. A lot of research has been done into the extent to which tourists are willing to adapt their behavior. And even those people who regularly consume or behave in an environmentally friendly fashion actually temporarily forget their environmental commitments, and behave like normal tourists. They do suffer some kind of eco-guilt, but nevertheless they continue to travel, and they continue to fly.
I’m old enough to remember when tourism was just the summer holiday, and you would look forward to those two weeks a year when you would go on holiday. It was special and meaningful, but nowadays it is so easy to travel. Travel is now seen as a right, not as a privilege. However, to some extent, I hope there will be a significant rise in the cost of travel, or at least in air travel. In my opinion, only in this way can people realize the value of travel experience and really enjoy it. Also, only in this way can many problems arising with the development of tourism be properly solved.
28. What is the problem with most tourists according to the author
A. They don’t care about our planet at all. B. They post too many photos on social media.
C. They can hardly find the right place to explore. D. They fail to have a meaningful traveling experience.
29. What does the underlined part “taken a toll on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Improved. B. Damaged. C. Saved. D. Shaped.
30. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Tourists can hardly be affected by environmental awareness.
B. Tourists are unaware of the effect of their behavior.
C. Tourists’ environmental awareness hasn’t been increased.
D. Tourists find it hard to travel without harming the environment.
31. Why does the author hope airline tickets will be more expensive
A. To limit the development of tourism. B. To create a sense of equality in society.
C. To help people value their traveling experience. D. To make people less excited about travelling.
D
Imagine you’re purchasing a lottery ticket(彩票), and your heart races as you check the numbers. To your amazement, you’ve matched five out of six! What will you do next Will you buy another ticket For most people, the answer is a big “Yes”.
When we come close to achieving a goal, we often gain a powerful energy that can drive us toward future success. Monica Wadhwa, a marketing professor at Temple University, suggests that not winning can actually motivate us more than winning itself.
In her studies, Wadhwa conducted various experiments to test this concept. In one experiment, participants played a cellphone game with the task of revealing eight diamonds. After the game, those who nearly won — by getting seven diamonds — walked faster to claim their reward than both winners and losers. “Their motivation is getting intensified (加强), but then they miss it ... So what happens to this motivation It hooks on, giving you the energy for the next goal that you have.” Wadhwa explains, “As for the winners, they inch toward their goal, they achieve it, and their motivation is satisfied, which leaves them with no need to fight for anything else.”
However, this fire in your belly should be used wisely. Such motivation can push you toward significant goals, or be wasted on distractions. In another experiment at a fashion-accessory store where shoppers were given scratch-off lottery tickets, the near-winners shopped more and spent more than both winners and losers.
To harness (利用) this energy, Wadhwa advises setting goals that are slightly beyond our reach. She encourages managers to establish challenging yet achievable targets for their teams. Additionally, she recommends that parents highlight how close their children came to winning when they experience losses, fostering resilience and motivation. By understanding the unique power of nearly winning, we can turn setbacks into stepping stones for future success. As Wadhwa puts it. “Winners really do not take it all.”
32. What’s the purpose of paragraph 1
A. To stress the importance of winning. B. To display harmful effects of the lottery.
C. To explain the rules of playing the lottery. D. To illustrate the excitement of nearly winning.
33. According to Wadhwa, what motivated the near-winners to act faster
A. The eagerness to win another game. B. The unmet desire for winning games.
C. The dissatisfaction of not achieving goals. D. The need for immediate recognition or rewards.
34. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean
A. Feeling energized does not always ensure success.
B. You should not let your emotions guide your actions.
C. Motivation can lead to unwise choices if not controlled.
D. Having strong ambitions always leads to acting carelessly.
35. Which statement might Wadhwa agree most
A. Parents should take their children’s losses seriously.
B. Managers should assign more tasks to star performers.
C. Encouraging children to fight for perfection is essential.
D. Setting slightly challenging goals can promote motivation.
第二节 七选五 (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。
It seems that deep, long-lasting happiness comes from intangible (无形的) things, rather than things like chocolates and smart-phones. 36 People who have the support of family members and also have strong friendships are more likely to be happy. Feeling protected and respected and knowing you can trust in the people around you is vital. But happiness means you have to give and take. Performing acts of kindness and generosity on a regular basis, for example, listening to a friend in need or carrying a neighbor’s shopping, will make you feel on top of the world. 37 In fact, they say that one smile makes a person feel as good as eating 2,000 bars of chocolates (not all at once, of course).
It is not surprising that health is another key contributor to happiness. 38 But being healthy and staying healthy require some effort. A healthy diet is crucial and so is regular exercise. Laziness will not make you happy. Exercising for 20 to 30 minutes a day helps to reduce stress and anxiety and makes you feel more positive and optimistic because it releases endorphins (feel-good chemicals). So, if you have been feeling blue and worrying too much about your exams, get exercising. 39
Talking of sleep, do you often wake up feeling miserable 40 Teenagers tend to go to bed too late and have to get up early, so many suffer from a lack of sleep. Tiredness will certainly affect your happiness levels and put you in a bad mood. It also affects your ability to concentrate and may slow your growth. So if you want to be happy and do well at school, try to get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Now that you know the theory, it’s time to put it all into practice.
A .You’ll also find that you sleep better.
B. Even a simple smile can work wonders.
C. One essential factor is human relationships.
D. In the end, happiness comes from good sleep.
E. If so, it’s probably because you haven’t had enough of it.
F. Sustainable happiness may be more spiritual than material.
G. Poor health will certainly make you feel down in the mouth.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分50分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
I was so excited to cover a new adventure to Qomolangma when I was a journalist. Yet things didn’t ___41___ the way I wanted — Once I got of the vehicle at the base camp, I was ___42___ by dizziness (眩晕) and shortness of breath — __43___ of mountain sickness. Even the act of taking a few steps demanded an extraordinary amount of ___44___.
At that moment, a question ___45___ within me: Why do people keep climbing Mount Qomolangma When asked this question, British mountaineer George Mallory gave his famous ___46___: Because it’s there.
Mallory reminds me of countless climbers who have put their lives at risk to ___47___ the mountain’s height with their own footsteps. They ___48___ an almost vertical (垂直的) wall close to the top. It is so difficult to find ___49___ points for climbing that the earliest climbers thought no one could get past the wall.
In 1960, Liu Lianman, a Chinese climber, ___50___ to let his teammates step on his shoulders to cross the wall. Already ___51___, he gathered all his strength to uplift his teammates. Though his ___52___ did not appear on the list of those who reached the top, Liu is undoubtedly a true ___53___.
I recalled the interview with Dong Hongjuan, the first woman to conquer 14 mountains above 8,000 meters, who ___54___ understands how small humans are compared to nature. She told me, “I never felt I conquered those mountains; it’s just that the mountains ___55___ me.”
41. A. turn out B. turn in C. turn down D. turn to
42. A. drawn B. abandoned C. overcome D. sheltered
43. A. symbols B. signs C. manners D. causes
44. A. patience B. effort C. knowledge D. practice
45. A. ended B. expanded C. arose D. returned
46. A. reply B. suggestion C. resolution D. guidance
47. A. occupy B. measure C. confirm D. protect
48. A. run into B. depend on C. pull down D. put up
49. A. checking B. viewing C. starting D. supporting
50. A. hesitated B. pretended C. happened D. offered
51. A. starved B. heart-broken C. worn-out D. annoyed
52. A. motive B. achievement C. teammate D. name
53. A. hero B. champion C. genius D. pioneer
54. A. fortunately B. eagerly C. deeply D. merely
55. A. defeated B. discovered C. prohibited D. accepted
第二节 短文填空（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。
In the vast 400-square-kilometer area of the Kuaiji Mountain in Shaoxing, East China’s Zhejiang Province, a collection of torreya trees (香榧) has stood the test of time. Among them ___56___(be) tens of thousands of trees that are over 100 years old, with nearly 100 trees exceeding 1,000 years ___57___age.
Zhan’ao village is located at the heart of this ancient Chinese torreya tree group. For centuries, generations of villagers have devoted ___58___(them) to safeguarding these natural wonders. The 63-year-old Huang Tianming is one such guardian. He and his own family ___59___(care) for Chinese torreya trees for over four decades.
According to Huang, ___60___has been committed to caring for more than 26 Chinese torreya trees of over 100 years old, he spends more than 200 days every year in the Chinese torreya forest, weeding, fertilizing and pruning. In his family, six generations ___61___(involve) in the conservation effort, with the ___62___(old) member being 98 years old. Nowadays, when Huang climbs the mountain, he often brings along his grandchildren.
The Chinese torreya trees are particularly sensitive to climate change. Heavy snowfall, for example, can damage the trees if not ___63___(remove) promptly. “___64___ you treat the Chinese torreya trees well, they will return the favor,” Huang noted, as the Chinese torreya trees are not only environmentally significant, but also serve as an economic resource. The wood of the tree is ____65____(high) prized for its quality, and its fruits have various culinary (烹饪) uses such as in chocolate and nuts. This sentiment reflects the deep symbolic relationship between humans and nature.
第三节 语法单句填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
用所给词的正确形式或所学语法知识填空，使句意完整正确。注意：每空不限一词。
66. The letter wasn’t addressed to me but I opened it out of ___________ (curious).
67. Under this act, all waterfowl hunters must ___________ (annual) purchase and carry a Federal Duck Stamp.
68. Listen to the radio to keep yourself ___________ (inform) of what is going on.
69. He walked to the sofa, sat down and ___________ (hug) his wife and daughter.
70. She looked up at the ___________(tower) ancient hardwoods.
71. You can’t imagine a well-behaved man ___________ be so rude to a lady. (情态动词)
72. The research is so designed that once ___________ (begin) nothing can be done to change it.
73. The question __________________ (discuss) at tomorrow’s meeting is very important.
74. Many reporters hurried to the airport, only ____________(find) that superstars had left.
75. I was about to say something ___________ he interrupted me.
第四节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
每空一词，注意词的正确形式。每题所有空格都填对得1分。
76. 接下来的风俗绝不平凡。
The customs that followed were ▲ ▲ ▲ .
77. 几天前这里举行了一个仪式，以纪念战争中的遇难者。
A few days ago, a ceremony was held here ▲ ▲ ▲ those killed in the war.
78. 我们永远不知道等待我们的将是怎样的生活。
We never know what life holds ▲ ▲ ▲ us.
79. 读到这句诗的人可以发现曾视而不见的美。
One who reads it ▲ ▲ ▲ seeing the beauty that was hidden from his eyes before.
80. 生产成本不断提高相应地会引起价格上涨。
Increasing production costs will, ▲ ▲ , lead to higher prices.
81. 如果你提到夏威夷，美丽海滩和蓝色海洋地景象可能就会立刻浮现在脑海中。
If you refer to Hawaii, a vision of pretty beaches and blue seas may ▲ ▲ ▲
82. 空气中的雾霾把天空染成了烟灰色，还让我患上了咳嗽，老是不好。
The smog in the air has colored the sky a smoky grey; it’s also given me a cough that I can’t ▲ ▲ ▲
83. 最后，飞机终于恢复了平稳，大家都平安无事。
At last the plane righted itself and everyone was ▲ ▲ ▲
84.她立刻意识到这些事海啸来临前地征兆。
It immediately ▲ ▲ her that these were signs of an approaching tsunami.
85.这篇文章代表了广大公众的意见。
The article represents the opinion of the public ▲ ▲ .
第四部分 书面表达—应用文写作 (满分20分)
上周五你校组织学生参观了自然灾害博物馆 (Natural Disaster Museum)。请你用英文为校微信公众号写一篇新闻报道介绍该活动，内容包括：
（1） 活动目的；
（2） 活动内容；
（3） 活动反响。
注意：写作词数应为80左右；
A visit to the Natural Disaster Museum
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高一英语参考答案
【听力】 每小题1.5分，满分30分
1-5 CCCAA 6-10 BCABC 11-15 ABCAB 16-20 ACABC
【阅读理解】每小题2.5分，满分37.5分
21-23 BDC 24-27 AACD 28-31 DBAC 32-35 DBCD
【七选五】每小题2.5分，满分12.5分
36-40 CBGAE
【完形填空】每小题1分，满分15分
41-45 ACBBC 46-50 ABADD 51-55 CDACD
【短文填空】每小题1.5分，满分15分
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
56. are 57. in 58. themselves 59. have cared 60. who
61. are involved 62. oldest 63. removed 64. If 65. highly
【单句填空】每小题1分，满分10分
用所给词的正确形式或所学语法知识填空，使句意完整正确。注意：每空不限一词。
66. curiosity 67.annually 68.informed 69.hugged 70.towering
71.should 72.begun 73.to be discussed 74.to find 75.when
【完成句子】每小题1分，满分10分
每空一词，注意词的正确形式。每题所有空格都填对得1分。
76.anything but ordinary 77.in honor of 78.in store for 79. is capable of 80.in turn
81.spring to mind 82.get rid of 83.safe and sound 84.occurred to 85.at large
86.【应用文参考范文】满分20分
A visit to the Natural Disaster Museum
In order to raise the risk awareness of natural disasters, our school organized students to visit the Natural Disaster Museum last Friday.
During the visit, students were exposed to a series of pictures and videos of various natural disasters like earthquake, flood, landslide and forest fires, which made them deeply feel the power and danger of natural disasters. Afterwards, an expert gave a lecture, from which students learned some basic ways to deal with different natural disasters. Undoubtedly, what they experienced in the museum was impressive and educational.
This activity turned out an enormous success. Not only did the students have their survival skills boosted, but also they were deeply convinced of the importance of staying in harmony with nature.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Hurry up. I’ve just been informed that the lecture will be given an hour before it was arranged.
W: What It means it’ll begin at 7:00 p.m. instead We only have half an hour left.
Text 2
W: What a coincidence, bumping into you here in the coffee shop!
M: Yes, the rain suddenly became heavy, so I had to dash into the shop to find shelter.
Text 3
M: I think I have the best job in the world. I travel to holiday resorts round the world and test water slides! This year, I’m working in Spain.
W: You must have a lot of fun.
Text 4
W: So, do you like this book
M: It’s said to be a very difficult book, and now I completely agree.
W: Then why not read Charlotte’s Web It’s more suitable for English beginners and it’s not childish at all.
Text 5
M: So, what did you think of the trip I thought the section on robots was fascinating. I need to give a presentation on them, so it was very helpful.
W: Yes, I also got a lot of ideas for my presentation on space travel. That guide made it more exciting than just looking at the displays, because the displays themselves weren’t organized very well.
Text 6
W: ⑥Well, sir, I can repair your computer, but I won’t be able to recover the data on the hard drive. It will need to be reformatted.
M: Is there no way to save any of the data
W: ⑥I’m sorry, but after trying everything, it seems impossible.
M: All my wedding photos are on it. My wife is going to be crazy.
W: Did you back them up onto the cloud
M: No, it’s too complicated for me to do that.
W: ⑦Then you can contact your wedding photographer and see if he or she still has a copy.
M: I will. After that, I’ll learn how to use the cloud too.
Text 7
W: It’s a shame that Roger can’t make it to the party. It feels like it’s been ages since I last saw him.
M: ⑧That’s too bad that his boss is requiring him to work late tonight. Even so, I think this class reunion will still be enjoyable!
W: ⑨However, I am a bit nervous about seeing some of our old classmates.
M: Oh, don’t worry. Everyone will just be happy to see you. No one cares about that old high school drama anymore.
W: I hope you are right. I just hope they don’t bring up the time I got sick during math class.
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W: John, you seem to be a little bit mad. Did I say something wrong
M: No, Julia. It’s not about you.
W: Oh Then what is it
M: ⑩ Haven’t you noticed that red car It keeps trying to cut in. I’ll show that young lady who’s the better driver.
W: John, you’ve been caught by your road rage again… We are not in a hurry anyhow. Just let her pass.
M: ⑩Err, sorry, Julia. I just become easily angered when I’m driving. I took these pills an hour ago to calm myself, but they don’t seem to work at all.
W: You know the yoga class I’ve been taking It really helps me find my inner peace. Why don’t you come with me next time and try it out
M: It’s so girly. I just can’t imagine any man I know doing yoga. Forget about it.
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M: Jessica, do you have any plans for this Sunday I was thinking we could hang out and maybe watch a movie or take a walk down by the lake.
W: That sounds nice, but I’m afraid I won’t have any free time.
M: What are your plans for the day
W: Well, first my mom has asked me to help with the house cleaning in the morning. Then at 10:30, I need to walk the dog.
M: And after that
W: It looks like I’m going to be running around all day. I have to meet Jack at 1:30 to assist him with his business project which is due on Monday morning at the company.
M: Alright, but what about after that
W: It’s unlikely I’ll be free. Later at 5:30, my mom wants me to prepare dinner for the family. Sometimes I feel like a servant. Who knows how long that will take
M: It seems like you’re going to have a packed day. How about I come over later in the evening We could play a game or something.
W: Sounds good, but give me a call before you come. My mom might try to come up with something else for me to do.
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M: I’m deeply interested in ecology, and my hero is Rachel Carson. She was the first to make people think about how our actions as humans are causing permanent damage to Earth’s ecosystems. She began as a biologist, specializing in writing about the sea, but she gradually became aware of the dangers of using pesticides like DDT and the way they can harm the whole of the food chain. In 1962, she wrote her classic book Silent Spring to explain these dangers to the general public. The title of Silent Spring refers to the fact that one day all the birds might be dead, leaving us without their beautiful springtime songs. The agricultural and chemical industries reacted negatively to the book, and said she was unprofessional. However, further research by other scientists proved that she was right about the dangers of chemicals used to kill insects. Today, there is a growing movement towards organic food production, but unfortunately the situation overall is still getting worse rather than improving. We must continue to read Rachel Carson’s book and reflect on its message.

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