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泰安一中2024—2025学年6月份学情检测
高一英语试题 2025.6
（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，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. What color is Linda’s bag
A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.
2. How soon will the man probably arrive to pick up the woman
A. In 30 minutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In 10 minutes.
3. What does the woman advise the man to do at Carrefour
A. To return the broken MP3 player.
B. To meet assistants for shopping.
C. To check for good deals during the sales.
4. Why does the woman want a Chinese name
A. She will work in China. B. She is taking a Chinese class.
C. She has made some Chinese friends.
5. What is the woman doing
A. Appreciating music. B. Expressing thanks. C. Making complaints.
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. How often did the man eat out when he worked in China
A. Seldom. B. Often. C. Never.
7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Employer and employee. B. Fellow workmates. C. Customer and agent.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What do the woman’s children want to drink
A. Orange juice. B. Hot milk. C. Lemon tea.
9. When does the woman want the drinks
A. At about 7: 30 a.m. B. At about 8: 00 a.m. C. At about 8: 30 a.m.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why does the man always travel by subway in Beijing
A. It’s clean but full. B. It’s cheap and quiet. C. It’s fast and comfortable.
11. What does the man think of the buses in Beijing
A. Slow. B. Wonderful. C. Expensive.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She doesn’t like the travel by subway at all.
B. She travelled much more freely in China.
C. She thinks the taxi fares of Beijing are high.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What did Charlie Watson do
A. He created a website. B. He set up his own soccer club.
C. He earned a billion dollars at 16.
14. Why does Anna Philipova impress the woman
A. She put out a fire by herself.
B. She saved her two brothers from a fire.
C. She climbed the highest mountain in the Andes.
15. Who will the woman probably vote for
A. Charlie Watson. B. Malik Monroe. C. Felipe Flores.
16. How did Malik Monroe raise money for his cause
A. By selling his own works. B. By organizing concerts in schools.
C. By working as a doctor in hospitals.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What was Mr. Perkins like
A. He tried to be better than others.
B. He tried to be the same as others.
C. He was always different from others.
18. How did Mr. Perkins feel when he saw many cars alike on the road
A. Satisfied. B. Nervous. C. Angry.
19. How did Mr. Perkins finally find his car
A. He tried his key in every car.
B. He asked a security guard for help.
C. He waited until all other cars had left.
20. When did Mr. Perkins leave the parking lot
A. Around 5: 00 p.m. B. Around 6:00 p.m. C. Around 7:00 p.m.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
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21. What is a feature of the Group Volunteer Projects
A. Offering no tools. B. Focusing on individuals.
C. Requiring no experience. D. Including a sightseeing tour.
22. What are you expected to do when scheduling a group program
A. Create a project of your own. B. Make your team fully prepared.
C. Get the confirmation instantly. D. Buy necessary tools and uniforms.
23. What is the aim of the Group Volunteer Projects
A. To preserve local parks. B. To design new natural parks.
C. To help local people in need. D. To conduct scientific research.
B
Within 60 seconds of hearing a bell ring, firefighters are dressed and rushing toward a high-rise on fire. They have to head inside, knowing that floors could fall down under them and roofs could fall on their heads. One wrong decision might mean death.
Who would sign up for a job like that Ask firefighter Sam Telfer. He used to sit in a high-rise office of a software company in San Diego, California. Now he is trained to break into rooms full of blinding smoke and overwhelming heat and come up with a rescue strategy.
“I wanted to learn new and practical skills and have a job that varied day by day.” That’s quite an understatement to describe a career that requires you to keep a cool head while attacking a fire. But Telfer says that fires and tension can be conquered in the same way: ongoing physical and mental training.
Telfer was a runner in college, but nowadays he builds up his lung ability for life-threatening conditions instead of races. He might climb hundreds of steps, wearing 34 kilograms of gear (装备), including oxygen tanks. He may carry sufferers to safety. No matter what he does, he must control his breathing.
His survival will depend on more than body fitness. Firefighters must have sufficient mental preparation. To respond to disasters effectively, they study a wide range of subjects such as emergency (紧急) medicine, structural (结构的) design and chemical reactions. They practice quickly judging the changing conditions of a fire. “It is why we love the job,” Telfer says. “We are continuously learning.”
Going from being a software specialist to a first responder was quite a transition for Telfer. Never could he have imagined the challenges he would face. But he says, “Not once have I ever felt that it was not the right job for me.” Danger might be waiting as he heads to work each day. But his body and mind are trained to stay calm, even in the roar of a great fire.
24. Why did Telfer change his job
A. He would like to challenge himself.
B. He wanted to get a high paying job.
C. He had been dreaming of being a firefighter.
D. He was unfit for working in a software company.
25. What do firefighters need to survive the fire
A. They need strong lung ability for races.
B. They need to study how to design buildings.
C. They need more body health than mental preparation.
D. They need mental preparation in addition to body health.
26. What can we learn about Telfer from the last paragraph
A. He regrets leaving the software company.
B. He has faced many difficulties in his former job.
C. He finds his job challenging but still a right choice.
D. He once thought of giving up the job as a firefighter.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Firefighting Hero
B. Firefighters To The Rescue
C. Firefighter: A Challenging Job
D. From A Software Specialist To A First Responder
C
We are in a time of crisis(危机)when it comes to the planet's limited energy resources. We have to quit our bad habits and focus on more sustainable(可持续的)solutions. But while we are rightly concentrating on Earth's energy balance, we are ignoring the signs that our own bodies are running on empty.
According to a 2023 meta-analysis, one in five worldwide is living with fatigue(疲劳)
unrelated to a medical condition. The fast speed of life and work sends stress levels skyrocketing and wears people out. A poor diet, lack of physical activity or mental health conditions including anxiety, can also lead to feeling tired.
Popular advice to keep fatigue at bay is always to"do more". Top of the list of things you can do to help is to "have a healthy diet and exercise regularly". However,35 percent of UK adults say that being "too tired" holds them back from having a healthier diet and doing more exercise. How can people cook new recipes if their existing lifestyle leaves them without any spare energy How can someone go to the gym when every moment of the day is already taken up by work
Therefore，"do more" isn't the best solution to our tiredness which is often marked by a lack of confidence in one's ability to meet goals and produce good work. If eating healthier and exercising more feels impossible, being told to do these things might only weaken your faith in yourself further.
Instead, we need to "do different" or "do smart". For example, if you feel incapable of dealing with all of life's demands, change the unnecessary for the achievable. Focus on doing something you know you are good at. And don't use all your energy on the task you have to do. lf all your time is spent working, you will miss out on the benefits of relaxation. And when work takes over your free time, it leads to lower overall well-being. Just like our planet, our body energy supplies aren't limitless and we need to break our bad energy habits.
Which aspect of fatigue does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A.The causes B.The examples C.The effects D.The features
29. What might be the result of "do more" according to the author
A.Having a healthier lifestyle. B.Being energetic a whole day.
C.Reducing your work productivity. D.Lowering your confidence further.
30. What does the author suggest people do
A.Work at all cost. B.Exercise regularly.
C.Take a rest properly. D.Keep challenging yourself.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title
A.The Other Energy Crisis B.The Work Management
C.The Stressful Lifestyle D.The Earth's Energy Balance
D
Microplastics have become a common source of pollution across the Earth---they have settled in the deep sea and on the Himalayas, stuck inside volcanic rocks, filled the stomachs of seabirds and even fallen in fresh Antarctic snow. They are even appearing inside humans.
Now, new research suggests that a simple, cheap measure may significantly reduce the level of microplastics in water from your tap(水龙头): boiling and filtering(过滤)it. In a study published Wednesday in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers from China found that boiling tap water for just five minutes---then filtering it after it cools---could remove at least 80 percent of its microplastics.
Crucially, this process relies on the water containing enough calcium carbonate(碳酸钙)to trap the plastics. In the study, boiling hard water containing 300 milligrams（毫克） of calcium carbonate led to an almost 90 percent drop in plastics. But in samples with less than 60 milligrams of calcium carbonate, boiling reduced the level of plastics by just 25 percent. Additionally, the research didn't include all types of plastics. The team focused only on three common types---polystyrene（聚苯乙烯）, polyethylene（聚乙烯） and polypropylene（聚丙烯）---and they didn't study other chemicals previously found in water such as vinyl chloride（聚氯乙烯）.
Still, the findings show a potential path forward for reducing microplastic exposure---a task that's becoming increasingly difficult. Even bottled water, scientists found earlier this year, contains 10 to 1,000 times more microplastics than originally thought.
Scientists are still trying to determine how harmful microplastics are---but what they do know has raised concerns. The new study suggests boiling tap water could be a tool to limit intake. “The way they demonstrated how microplastics were trapped through the boiling process was nice," Caroline Gauchotte-Lindsay, an environmental engineer at the University of Glasgow in Scotland who was not involved in the research, tells New Scientist. “We should be looking into upgrading drinking water treatment plants so they remove microplastics.”
32. How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph
A. By quoting an expert B.By defining a concept.
C. By giving examples D. By providing statistics
33.What determines the effectiveness（有效性）of trapping microplastics in water
A. The hardness of water B. The length of cooling time
C.The frequency of filtering D. The type of plastic in water
34. What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning bottled water in paragraph 4
A. The importance of plastic recycling
B. The severity（严重性）of the microplastic problem
C. The danger in overusing pure water
D. The difficulty in treating polluted water
35.What is Gauchotte-Lindsay's suggestion about
A. Choice of new research methods.
B. Possible direction for further study.
C. Need to involve more researchers.
D.Potential application of the findings.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
As an artist who shares her journey on social media, I'm often asked by curious followers how to begin an art journey. Unfortunately, there is no magic list I can offer. I do remember, though, what it was like to be a complete beginner. So I've put together some good tips for starting an art journey.
●Start small. I suggest using a sketchbook(素描本)for small studies. These small studies provide inspiration and may be a springboard for more complex works in the future. 36 You'll want to look back on your journey to see how far you've come.
●Paint often and paint from life. There's no better way to improve than to put in those brush miles. Whether you paint still lifes, portraits, or landscapes, paint from life as much as possible.__37___
●Continually challenge yourself to try something new.__38___Artistic growth can be a bit painful. Welcome to the club; we've all been there. I love taking on challenges. I once took up a challenge to create a painting every day for a month and post the works online.
● 39 Seeking and accepting constructive feedback(反馈)is crucial to growth. I post my work on social media and, in turn, have met some of the kindest people. They make me feel valued and respected, no matter my level of artistic ability.
The journey you're on won't follow a straight path. 40 Push through, give it time and put in the effort. You will harvest the rewards of an artistic life.
A.Get out of your comfort zone.
B.Make career plans and set goals.
C.Don't throw away your beginner art.
D.Share your work if you feel comfortable doing so.
E.You'll hit roadblocks, and you'll feel discouraged at times.
F.Evaluate your performance and, if needed, redefine your role.
G.You'll develop that painting muscle memory that only comes with repetition.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was one of my favourite parts of the day, when I walked my husky, Max, around our neighbourhood.
Though wolf-like in ____41____, he was a teddy bear at heart. My partner, David, and I had got him when he was 12 weeks old, and he ___42____ into our home perfectly. Now, he is 18 months old.
As soon as we’d ____43____ our walk, we headed back towards home. We were around 200m away, when ____44____ I felt at thud (重击) on my back and everything went black. When I ___45____, I was in the hospital, covered in ___46____. David was by my bedside.
Later David explained a woman had been driving down the quiet road where Max and I were walking when her vehicle lost control, ____47____ the sidewalk and hit me, throwing me head-first into a rock wall, causing serious damage to my head.
The wall was ____48____ by trees and bushes, meaning my ____49____ body was hidden from sight from anyone walking past. Fortunately, Max had escaped, _____50_____. Realizing I needed help, our clever dog ran home to _____51_____ the alarm. With Max’s help, my husband arrived at the _____52_____.
He found me hidden behind a tree, unconscious (无意识的) and bleeding. I was rushed to the hospital, where I went through an 11-hour _____53_____ operation because every bone in my face was broken.
“You wouldn’t have ____54_____ it if it weren’t for Max,” David told me, ____55_____.
41. A. voice B. behavior C. appearance D. smell
42. A. settled B. broke C. hid D. wandered
43. A. planned B. cancelled C. delayed D. finished
44. A. calmly B. silently C. suddenly D. eventually
45. A. came to power B. came to life C. came over D. came up
46. A. costumes B. sheets C. towels D. wires
47. A. avoided B. approached C. mounted D. left
48. A.admitted B. surrounded C. protected D. affected
49. A. homeless B. disabled C. lifeless D. burned
50. A. tired B. unharmed C. bored D. weakened
51. A. fix B. raise C. claim D. test
52. A. scene B. hospital C. stop D. beginning
53. A. supportive B. creative C. preventive D. reconstructive
54. A. charged B. made C. got D. deserved
55. A. wide-mouthed B. calm-minded C. gray-haired D. teary-eyed
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has become the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. The unmanned Chang’e-4 probe(探测器)-----the name was inspired by an ancient Chinese moon goddess---- 56 (touch) down last week in the South Pole-Aitken basin. Landing on the moon's far side is 57 ( extreme )challenging. Because the moon's body blocks direct radio communication with a probe, China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a spot____58____it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth. The far side of the moon is of particular 59 (interesting) to scientists because it has a lot of deep craters(环形山)，more so____60______the familiar near side. Chinese researchers hope to use the instruments onboard Chang’e-4 ____61____(find) and study areas of the South Pole-Aitken basin." This really excites scientists," Carle Pieters， a scientist at Brown University, says, " because it 62 ( mean ) we have the chance to obtain information about how the moon
______63_____( construct). "Data about the moon's composition, such as how _____64_____ice and other treasures it contains, could help China decide whether______65______(it) plans for a future lunar(月球的)base are practical.
写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
假如你是李华，学校论坛英文版想邀请你写一篇介绍“短视频”(short video)利弊的文章。内容要点如下：
1.使用的益处和弊端；
2.你的观点。
注意：
写作词数应为80个左右
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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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。
I was busily preparing for our Saturday night barbecue(烧烤), a weekly tradition that brought our family together. Suddenly, our daughter Rikki stormed in through the front door, her face clouded with anger. Without a word, she marched straight to her room, leaving me with a sense of anxiety.
I looked out of the window and saw her classmate Lexi walking away sadly. My mother’s intuition(直觉) told me that this situation might need some gentle guidance. So I called Rikki out to the kitchen, hoping to start a conversation about what had happened.
Rikki stood before me with a stubborn look on her face, the kind that kids get when they know they’ve done something wrong but are too proud to admit it. “I noticed that Lexi came over, but she didn’t stay long,” I said gently. “She’s your age and goes to the same school as you. Why doesn’t she stay longer ”
Rikki said, “I don’t like her, I wish she would stop coming over here all the time. She dresses terrible, and sometimes she doesn’t smell good.”
I sighed and said, “That’s not her fault, Rikki. Maybe she doesn’t have anyone to help her with things like that. Some kids don’t have the extra things that you and your friends have. But that doesn’t make the many less worthy than you. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.”
Rikki nodded but her expression didn’t change. Her father had been watching from the backyard where he was grilling(烧烤). He didn’t like the way Rikki had treated Lexi, so he decided to take action. He came over to me and said “Let’s go and see Lexi.” Then he called Rikki over and asked her to get in the car. Together we drove straight to Lexis house.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At Lexi’s house, Rikki was shocked to see how different her life was.______________________
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Rikki invited Lexi to come over and have dinner with us.________________________________
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学生版答案
一、听力
A 2.C 3.C 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C
A 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C
二、阅读
A篇：21. C 22. B 23. A B篇：24. A 25. D 26. C 27. D
C篇：28.A 29.D 30.C 31.A D篇：32. C 33.A 34. B 35. B
三、七选五: CGADE
四：完型填空
C 42. A 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. D
五、语法填空：
1.touched 2.extremely 3.where 4.interest 5.than 6. to find 7.means 8. is constructed 9.much 10.its
七、应用文：
The Dual Edges of Short Videos
In today's digital age, short videos have emerged as a common form of entertainment and information dissemination（广泛传播）. With a few swipes（轻点；点击）, we can access a world of creativity, humor, and knowledge, fostering（促进；培养） a sense of global connectivity. Moreover, short videos provide a platform for aspiring（有抱负的） creators to showcase their talents and even monetize（将...转化成货币） their content, promoting innovation（创新） and entrepreneurship（创业）. However, the flip side(负面影响） cannot be ignored.The addictive nature of endless scrolling（无止境的滚动） can consume vast amounts of time, distracting our attention and potentially preventing productivity(生产力）.
In my view, the key lies in moderation（适度） and judgement. Embracing short videos' potential for education and inspiration, we should be mindful of（小心；注意） their potential pitfalls（陷阱；隐患） is crucial（至关重要的）.
八、读后续写：
At Lexi's house, Rikki was shocked to see how different her life was. Entering the yard, a shabby house which stood lonely came into view and seemed to be in need of repair. Lexi's mother welcomed us warmly, though her eyes revealed the hardship they were enduring. Inside the house, the decrepit（破旧的） furniture as well as the crumbling（即将坍塌的） walls spoke about their financial struggles in silence. Rikki's eyes widened as she witnessed the evident contrast between her own home and Lexi's, making her realize how awful she was.
Rikki invited Lexi to come over and have dinner with us. At first, Lexi hesitated, but Rikki's understanding and genuine smile convinced her. During the barbecue, Rikki introduced Lexi to everyone, ensuring she felt included. That night, as they all sat under the stars, their eyes sparkled with cheerful light, through which I could see the evident transformation in Rikki: The stubbornness（固执） had been replaced by a warm, inclusive（包容一切的） behavior. This weekly night barbecue tradition not only brought our family together but also let Rikki learn a valuable lesson about empathy（=sympathy） and kindness, which made the evening memorable.
听力原文：
1.【原文】
M: Hi, Linda. Did you buy anything in the town yesterday
W: Yes. Look at my beautiful green sweater. And I bought this amazing red leather bag and a lovely blue skirt.
2. 【原文】
W: Hello, Mike. My train is arriving in 30 minutes. Will you be on time to pick me up
M: No problem. I am already on my way. It’s only 10 minutes’ drive.
3. 【原文】
M: This MP3 player is getting worse and worse. Now it doesn’t work at all.
W: There is a seasonal sale at Carrefour. Why not go there and have a look There might be some good bargains.
4. 【原文】
W: Brad, I’ve got this list of Chinese names here. Could you help me pick one
M: So you are serious about having a Chinese name for your job in China
W: Yes, two of my friends in the team have already got theirs.
5. 【原文】
W: I would appreciate it if you could turn the volume of your music player down a little in the evenings. It is really quite annoying, you know.
M: I’m sorry for that. I didn’t realize I was bothering anyone else. I promise it won’t happen again.
6.【原文】
W: Did you often eat out when you worked in China
M: No. As a matter of fact, I seldom ate out.
W: You must be good at cooking, aren’t you
M: Not really. I sometimes cooked for myself but most of the time I had dishes delivered to my apartment. You never know how convenient it was. Food delivery is popular in China, and it’s not expensive at all.
W: That’s great. Next time I hope the boss can send me there.
M: We are setting up more branches in China I believe you will have a chance soon.
7.W: Hello, room service. This is Alice Brown in room 308. We’d like to order some drinks.
M: Yes, madam. What would you like
W: We’d like to start with fruit juice. Apple for me and orange for my daughter.
M: Right, Madam! Do you want any tea or milk
W: No, thank you! Just some lemon tea for my husband, and some hot milk for my children.
M: OK! And What time do you want it brought to you room？
W: About 8 a.m. Oh, wait, please bring it half an hour earlier. We may leave early to go sightseeing in the city.
M: OK!
8.W: Have you travelled much in China
M: No, not much—but I travel quite a lot in Beijing every day.
W: Do you think the transportation system in Beijing is good
M: Yes, I do. I think the Beijing subway is wonderful. I always travel by subway because it’s fast and comfortable.
W: But don’t you think buses in Beijing are rather slow
M: Yes, I do, particularly in the rush hour. The roads get very full and there are traffic jams nearly everywhere.
W: When you are in a hurry, I think the best way to travel in Beijing is by subway. Taxis get held up in traffic jams easily. Besides, the fares are rather high.
M: What’s that website
W: People send in the names of teenagers who have done something great. Everyone votes, and the teenager with the most votes wins.
M: Who’s that boy in the photo
W: He’s a teenager named Charlie Watson. He has his own soccer website. He designed it himself and did all the work. He’s only 17, and he already has a million dollars. There’s also a boy named Felipe Flores. He climbed the highest mountain in the Andes.
M: So, who are you going to vote for
W: I’m not sure. There are two I really like.
M: Who are they
W: One is a girl named Anna Philipova. She’s 13 years old. There was a terrible fire in her home, and she walked right into the burning building to rescue her two little brothers. She got them both out alive, but her hand was badly burned.
M: Wow! And who’s the other
W: The other’s a 16-year-old boy named Malik Monroe. He gave three million dollars to hospitals and schools in Africa last year.
M: How does he get the money
W: He organizes big concerts in schools and colleges all over the USA. Then he gives all the money he gets from the concerts to hospitals and schools in Africa.
M: Mr. Perkins stood at the bus stop and watched the cars go by. Many of the cars were new Beta 400s, and most of them were yellow. Mr. Perkins always wore the same clothes as other men, ate the same food as other people, and did the same things after work and at the end of the week. Mr. Perkins did not like to be different. The following week, Mr. Perkins bought a new, bright yellow Beta 400s. He was satisfied with it, and drove to work in it the very next day. He was even more satisfied with his new car when he saw all the other Beta 400s in front, behind, and on both sides of him.
Mr. Perkins parked his car in a big parking lot near his office, and worked the rest of the day. But when he came back at five o’clock, there were so many bright yellow Beta 400s in the parking lot that he did not know which was his car. He tried his key in some of the cars, but people passing by gave him a look he didn’t like. So he stopped. Poor Mr. Perkins had to wait nearly two hours until his car was the only one left in the parking lot.

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