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高二寒假作业反馈检测
英 语
时量:120 分钟 满分:150 分
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。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。每段对话读两遍。
1. What kind of discount can the man get
A.10%. B.6%. C.5%.
2. What does Helen think of her new neighbor
A. Careless. B. Annoying. C. Considerate.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Hotel clerk and guest. B. Husband and wife. C. House agent and customer.
4. Where will Romesh go
A. The cleaner's. B. A company. C. A cafe.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Where to put plastic.
B. How to recycle at home.
C. What to do with paper products.
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 does the man do for the woman
A. He returns money to her.
B. He arranges a presentation.
C. He changes a train ticket for her.
7. What will happen to the woman
A. She' ll leave at 6:30.
B. She' ll cancel her trip.
C. She' ll travel in business class.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What did the woman just finish
A. A face-to-face conversation.
B. A talk on the phone.
C. A job interview.
9. What does the man tell the woman about
A. Her responsibilities.
B. The company's business.
C. The company's future plan.
10. What will the woman do next
A. Answer the telephone.
B. Join the sales department.
C. Learn about the products.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What does the man say about the film
A. It is aimed at children.
B. It is inspiring.
C. It is adapted from life stories.
12. What are the online reviews generally like about the film
A. Positive. B. Critical. C. Mixed.
13. What happened to the film
A. It won many international awards.
B. It was selected as the best film of this year.
C. It was considered the most competitive film.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What is the main purpose of“Family Welcome” event
A. Welcoming families.
B. Entertaining children.
C. Having parent-child activities.
15. What is this year's short film about
A. Sculpture. B. Painting. C. Family.
16. What do we know about the concerts
A. They are longer in the morning.
B. They are' held in a fixed place.
C. They present various kinds of music.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What did the speaker fail to do
A. Prepare a test. B. Grade a test. C. Announce the results.
18. What does the speaker expect his students to do
A. Change their attitudes. B. Observe nature. C. Read articles and books.
19. What inspired scientists to create the new plastic
A. Insects. B. A dream. C. Food packages.
20. What is one potential use of the new plastic
A. Keeping food for a long time.
B. Detecting bad food through packages.
C. Making food packages more colorful.
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
Bike Share Toronto is the city's official bike share program, designed to give locals and visitors
a fun, affordable and convenient alternative to walking, taxis, buses and the subway. There are 200
Bike Share Toronto stations and 2,000 bikes across the city,making Bike Share the most accessible
way to get around and explore.
How it works
●Become an Annual Member or buy a Day Pass to access the system.
●Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
●Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
●Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock(停靠点)to make sure
it's locked.
Choose a plan ●For visitors
Day Pass: $7. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
3-Day Pass: $15. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period. ●For locals
Monthly Pass:$25. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a month.
Annual Membership: $90. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a whole year. TheAnnual
Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.
The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price.Avoid extra fees
by dropping off your bike every 30 minutes at any other station. If you keep a bike out for longer
than 30 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $1.50for the first 30 minutes over,$4 for the
next 30 minutes, and $7 for each additional 30minutes after that.
Contact us
●Customer Service: (855)898-2388
●Repair Service: (855)898-2378
●Corporation Partners: (855)898-2398
●Employment Opportunities: (855)898-2498
21. Which is the most suitable choice for locals in Toronto
A. Annual Membership.
B.3-Day Pass.
C. Monthly Pass.
D. Day Pass.
22. How much will the extra fee be if you travel for two hours at a time by bike
A.$5.5. B.$9.5.
C.$12.5. D.$15.5.
23. For more information about working at Bike Share Toronto, which of the following numbers is
for contact
A.(855)898-2388. B.(855)898-2498.
C.(855)898-2378. D.(855)898-2398.
B
With a background in the arts, Danielle Ross knew she wanted a creative, hands-on job, but she
never thought she’ d be using toys on a daily basis for work.
When Ross started her new role two years ago, she made history as the first female master
builder for the LEGOLAND New York Theme Park. She spends her days creating and maintaining
the park's 15,000 Lego(乐高) models with a focus on adding“all kinds of diversity that's represented
in the real world,” she said, especially at Miniland, the small model country of 10 destinations in the
US.
Every day, Ross and the rest of the model shop do their rounds around the park to make sure
everything looks perfect and repair anything that goes wrong. She works on a team of eight and is
one of the four master builders. The rest of the team comprises two animators, a manager and a
designer. When it's a big model, it takes the entire team's cooperation.“We each build a part of it. It is
like putting together a puzzle,” she said.
Sometimes the team has to figure out how to build new models when there aren't the most
obvious Lego piece choices, and they need to be creative and assess what the needs are.“You have to
figure out how to build something using other pieces,” she said.“It is like an equation(等式)———
think of how six can be made with three and three or four and two. It always turns out perfect in the
end.”
“Being out in the park is great,” Ross said.“I want to inspire all kids to follow what they want to
do and see they can have a fun, exciting job.” She also makes sure she creates models of all types of
people so everyone feels represented at the park.
24. What is Ross's job in the park
A. Organizing field trips.
B. Designing and promoting new toys.
C. Introducing famous destinations.
D. Building and maintaining Lego models.
25. What do we know about Ross's team
A. It is a large team.
B. It usually works on big models.
C. Cooperation is sometimes required.
D. The members love solving puzzles together.
26. What does Ross want to explain by mentioning the equation
A. The process of assessing the needs.
B. The various ways of building Lego models.
C. The importance of learning maths well.
D. The obvious choices of building models.
27. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Ross's career advice.
B. Lego model types in the future.
C. The meaning of Ross's job.
D. Lego's inspiration for kids' future career
C
As I write, I have 101 unread WhatsApp messages, 254 unread iPhone messages and46,252
unread emails across three separate accounts. For me, Inbox Zero is a faraway goal.
But it is the WhatsApp messages, specifically the WhatsApp group chats, that terrorize me the
most. If I were a woman of courage, I would simply exit these chats,but I feel the weight of
social obligation, and so I remain. I am not the only person to feel this way. Last month,
WhatsApp bowed to public pressure and announced that users would be able to exit groups
invisibly, without informing other members of their decision.
“I am probably on the wrong side of history on this,” says Danny Groner, 39, a marketing
director from New York.“Just to be clear. It's not about my cousins.”Groner is referring to a
25-strong WhatsApp group composed of his first and second cousins. It is a space to keep up
with family news.
“Everyone is well-meaning,” says Groner.“But I wasn't getting any value out of it.” Groner has
left the group three times. Each time, a cousin has added him back in,usually to wish him a
happy birthday or happy anniversary, and Groner has gone straight back out again.
Although Groner is often told that he is rude, he is also an unlikely hero for the WhatsApp
group resistance.“I have so many people telling me that the chats reduce them to an army of
modern-day Mrs Bennets and that they wish they could get out of groups, but they' re afraid
they' ll offend(冒犯) people if they leave.”
It is worth remembering that WhatsApp, if used within due limits, can play a-positive role
in connecting people, says Gazit, a lecturer in information science at Bar-Ilan University in
Israel.“I am a member of a WhatsApp group of moms,” Gazit says.“We discuss the issue of
new motherhood, they provide me with support when I need it,and we exchange information.
It's great,” Irene, a 41-year-old marketing strategist from London, says.“If something needs to be coordinated(协调), I'd set up a WhatsApp group for that specific reason. But I'd delete it
afterward.”
28. How does the author feel when exiting a WhatsApp group
A. Relieved. B. Stressed. C. Determined. D. Disappointed.
29. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Resisting the WhatsApp group.
B. Cutting off connections with relatives.
C. Being unresponsive to group messages.
D. Removing a member from the family chat group.
30. Why does Groner leave his family chat group
A. It is valueless to stay. B. Some members are rude.
C. He has nothing to say there. D. There are too many messages to handle.
31. What can we learn about WhatsApp from the stories of Gazit and Irene
A. Getting out of it is unwise. B. It does more bad than good.
C. Its new feature is necessary. D. Using it wisely is the key.
D
Most people hate mosquitoes—— but scientists are about to build a“mosquito factory”to release
modified(改良的) mosquitoes.
The modified mosquitoes carry a bacterium called Wolbachia pipientis which can be naturally
found in most insect species. However, it's rarely discovered in mosquitoes“We actually grow these
mosquitoes that contain the bacterium,” Scott O’ Neil, an Australian scientist who is involved in the
project, told CBC News. When the modified mosquitoes are released, they slowly spread the
bacterium to the population.
Several studies have demonstrated the insects’ success. For example, a controlled experiment in
Indonesia showed that the modified insect helped reduce the cases of the disease dengue by 77
percent, according to a study paper published in 2021.
The World Mosquito Program has announced that it will release modified mosquitoes in many
of Brazil's urban areas over the next 10 years. The aim is to protect up to 70 million people from
diseases such as dengue, a disease mainly spread by mosquitoes. Dengue patients may have mild
symptoms like fever, but severe cases can lead to death.
Brazil has one of the highest rates of dengue infection in the world, according to the Nature
website.“More than 1,000 people died of dengue in 2022 because of the spread of mosquitoes. It's
going everywhere,” Luciano Moreira, a scientist at the Oswaldo CruzFoundation in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, told CBC News.
Another way to prevent mosquitoes from spreading diseases is by producing genetically
modified (GM,转基因的) mosquitoes. In 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency cleared
the release of 2.4 billion GM mosquitoes in California and Florida.
According to the agency, GM mosquitoes carry two types of genes: a self-limiting gene that
prevents female offspring from surviving to adulthood, and a marker gene that allows researchers to
identify GM ones in the wild. After being released, GM mosquitoes lay eggs, so the genes are
passed on to offspring. In this way, the number of female mosquitoes is reduced, therefore reducing
the chance of spreading disease.
32. Why are the modified mosquitoes grown according to Scott O’ Neil
A. To spread a type of bacteria.
B. To make money for the scientists involved.
C. To reduce the number of insects in the world.
D. To prevent mosquitoes from biting people.
33. What can we infer from the experiment in Indonesia mentioned in the text
A. Dengue is not a serious disease in Indonesia.
B. Modified mosquitoes have no effect on dengue.
C. Mosquitoes in Indonesia are not carriers of dengue.
D. Modified mosquitoes can significantly decrease dengue cases.
34. What does the underlined word“cleared” in paragraph 6 mean
A. Removed. B. Measured. C. Approved. D. Blocked.
35. What might be the best title for the text
A. The Benefits of GM Mosquitoes
B. Modified Mosquitoes to Fight Diseases
C. Genetic Engineering in Medical Research
D. The World GM Mosquito Program's Success 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。
Born in London on 28 November 1772, Luke Howard was interested in the weather from an early age.
36 He was instead easily distracted(分心) by the clouds he could see through the window. He started his
career as a pharmacist, producing and sending out medicines for people. 37 He soon became an amateur
meteorologist(业余气象学者).
In 1802, Howard presented his research in a lecture to the Askesian Society, a club for people who were
interested in science. At this point, meteorology hadn't progressed as much as other sciences, because it was
difficult to take observations when the weather was always changing. To take his observations, Howard did
sketches(草图) of the clouds as they moved and changed in the sky. 38
Howard suggested that although the shapes of clouds were changing, there were three basic types of
clouds in the sky, to which he gave Latin names. 39 The second was“cumulus”, meaning heap(一堆) or pile.
And the third was“stratus”, meaning layer or sheet. He also introduced four other cloud types to recognize the
changing clouds when they are joining together or breaking apart. In 1803, he published his research in a
paper called“On the Modifications of Clouds”
After the publication of Howard's research, the field of meteorology continued to develop. Scientists now
have a much greater understanding of weather patterns(模式) all around the world. 40 Professor Liz
Bentley, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said,“His scientific work helped us understand
our climate.”
A. There are now 10 types of clouds.
B. But his true passion was meteorology.
C. But it was Howard's work that started it all.
D. He couldn't stay focused when he was at school.
E. This helped him to recognize the forms we know today.
F. Howard's findings also inspired the artist John Constable.
G. The first was called“cirrus”, which means tendril or hair in Latin.
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。
Ever since childhood, I'd been passionate about performing solo(独 唱 ). When our school
announced a drama performance activity, I saw my 41 “This is it,” I thought.“My moment to 42
— alone in my new school.” I 43
Soon after, my head teacher Mr. Collins came forward with a(n) 44 message:“Rena, there's a
change in the program arrangement. Can you perform together with three other classmates ” My
heart 45 My hope of performing solo was gone. 46 , I joined my classmates.
Our initial practice was in total 47 . Sarah delivered lines like a Broadway star but ignored the
script. Jake kept demanding perfect blocking(走位), throwing others off balance. I kept 48 ,
insisting my ideas were superior. Mr. Collins finally 49 .“True talent,” he said,“lies in the ability to
create something beautiful together.” Sensing there was no 50 , we calmed down and changed our
attitudes.Gradually, we discovered each member's 51 — one's beautiful voice, another's perfect
rhythm and a third's enormous enthusiasm. Through debates and laughter, we learned to 52 our
talents.
By the final rehearsal, our voices and movements synchronized(同步) 53 .Countless practices
had transformed us into a harmonious team. During the actual performance, the audience 54 from
time to time. The curtain fell in thunderous applause, and at that moment, Mr. Collins’ 55 became
clear. Sometimes, the grandest stages are built not by soloists, but by united hands.
41. A. chance B. freedom C. achievement D.commitment
42. A. argue B. assist C. check D. shine
43. A. called back B. signed up C. dropped out D. showed off
44. A. exciting B. surprising C. relaxing D. interesting
45. A. sank B. raced C. softened D. recovered
46. A. Naturally B. Hopefully C. Unwillingly D. Unfortunately
47. A. chaos B. agreement C. silence D. control
48. A. waiting B. panicking C. following D. interrupting
49. A. gave in B. walked out C. moved on D. stepped in
50. A. luck B. failure C. expectation D. progress
51. A. secret B. strength C. hobby D. existence
52. A. hide B. admit C.combine D.compare
53. A. suddenly B. slightly C. rapidly D. perfectly
54. A. cheered B. replied C. explained D.complained
55. A. strictness B. wisdom C. ambition D. courage
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。
Electric vehicle(EV) giant BYD recently launched a new charging system in China,gaining it
an advantageous position in the world's auto market. The automaker advertised its system, named
“Super e-Platform”, as one that can charge its latest models in just five minutes, 56 (allow)
them to travel up to 400 kilometers.
Assigned a 10C rating, 57 e-platform can reach full charge in just six minutes.The
C-rate is an industry measurement standard 58 a 1C rating means the battery can be fully
charged in one hour. Therefore, a 10C rating indicates the battery can achieve full charge in
one-tenth of an hour, which 59 (equal) six minutes.
“We’ ve always been in 60 (pursue) of speedy charging,” BYD founder Wang
Chuanfu said.“The new battery’ s peak charging power can reach 1,000 kilowatts. This is the
first time in the industry that the unit of megawatt(兆瓦) 61 (achieve) on charging power.”
The e-platform works by delivering a large current(电流) to the charging car, 62 high
currents tend to generate heat that damages EV batteries. To get around this, BYD says it
63 (massive) reduced the internal resistance inside the battery.
This technology is currently only available in China, and the company has yet 64
(confirm) whether it will make this technology available internationally. If 65 (popularize),
BYD’ s new charging platform represents a major innovation that could help transform the
electric car market.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
假定你是高二学生李华，你校计划于 3 月 3 日(元宵节)下午在学校食堂举办庆元
宵主题文化活动。请你用英语写一封邀请信，邀请你校外籍教师 Mr. Brown 参加此次
活动。内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点及节日意义；
2.主要活动安排。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Brown,
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。
Snowflake Bentley
In the days when Vermont farmers worked the land and spent time with livestock,there lived a
boy Willie Bentley who loved snow more than anything in the world.Vermont is no stranger to snow
and Bentley's happiest days were snowstorm days. He watched snowflakes(雪花) on his glove, on
the vast farm fields, and on the dark metal handle of the barn(谷仓) door. He said snow was the
blessings of Nature. However, he could not share snowflakes because he could not save them.
Later, when his mother gave him an old microscope, he mainly used it to look at snow. While
kids of his neighbors chased hens and had snowball fights, Willie was catching snowflakes. Day
after stormy day he studied the icy crystals(冰晶).
Their delicate patterns were even more beautiful than he had imagined. Willie decided he must
find a way to save snowflakes so others could see their wonderful designs. For three winters he tried
drawing snow crystals. They always melted in the black tray(托盘) that he used to catch them before
he could finish the drawings.
When he was sixteen, Willie read of a camera with its own microscope.“If I had that camera I
could photograph snowflakes,” he told his mother. Willie's mother knew that he would not be happy
until he could share what he had seen.
“Spending time on snow is just foolishness,” his mother said. Still, she loved his son. When
Willie was seventeen his parents spent their savings and bought the camera.It cost as much as ten
cows. Willie was sure. it was the best of all cameras. 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。
Nevertheless, in those days no one cared.
Despite the new-found fame, Snowflake Bentley simply made up his mind to
produce a perfect photo.
英语参考答案
题 序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答 案 C B B A B C C A A C C A C B A
题 序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答 案 C A B A B A C B D C B C B A A
题 序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答 案 D A D C B D B E' G C A D B B A
题 序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答 案 C A D D D B C D A B
56. allowing 57. the 58. where 59. equals 60. pursuit 61. has been achieved 62. but 63. massively
64. to confirm 65. popularized
第四部分
第一节
【参考范文】
Dear Mr. Brown,
I hope this message finds you well! As the Lantern Festival is coming, I'd like to warmly invite you to join our school's
celebration at 3:00 p. m. on March 3rd in the school dining hall.
The Lantern Festival marks unity, renewal, and the end of Spring Festival festivities. The event will feature various engaging
activities. You will have the chance to experience making yuanxiao(sweet rice balls), and appreciate beautiful lantern displays.
What's more, riddle guessing is remarkably fun. If you solve the lantern riddles,you will receive small gifts.
We sincerely hope you can join us for this meaningful celebration. Please let me know if you can come! Looking forward to
seeing you!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节
【参考范文】
Nevertheless, in those days no one cared. Neighbors laughed at the idea of photographing snow.“Snow inVermont is as common
as dirt,” they said. But Willie was not disheartened. He firmly believed the photographs would be his gift to the world. He gave
copies away to neighbors or sold them for some money to help out his parents.He even wrote about snow and published his pictures
in magazines. Soon, Bentley was beginning to make a name for himself. Flocks of journalists reached out to him for interviews and
eventually the nickname“Snowflake Bentley” was born.
Despite the new-found fame, Snowflake Bentley simply made up his mind to produce a perfect photo.
Whenever it snowed, he would wait hours for just the right crystal. While neighbors sat by the fireplace, Willie
stood at the barn door and held out the black tray to catch flakes. Through trial and error, he learned to produce
photos of better quality. One day, Bentley worked his magic and eventually developed a perfectly clear
photograph. The young man was overjoyed and immediately presented it to his folks.“I was wrong about your
work, son. This is marvelous!” said his mother. A smile of pride flickered across Snowflake Bentley's face, for
he knew he had forever captured the beauty of nature.
听力材料
Text 1
M: So do all employees get a discount on store purchases
W: Yes, we offer a ten-percent discount. However, you' ll get only half of that until you' ve been here for six
months.Text 2
M: Your phone is ringing, Helen.
W: Let it ring. It's my new neighbor again. She's already called me twice this morning. I told her that I couldn't
answer any personal calls at work. I don't think she listened to me.
Text 3
M: We could buy the house and run it as a little hotel.
W: We'd need to raise a lot of money for that.
M: I know, but if we sold our house, we could afford it.
Text 4
W: Romesh, where are you going
M: I'm going to have some shirts cleaned and ironed. I have an interview for a new job next week.
W: Wow, good luck! Let's have a drink soon and you can tell me all about it.
Text 5
M: I'm not sure how to do this home recycling thing. Do you have to separate everything
W: Not really. We just use two bins. One's for paper products and one's for everything else.
M: You mean you can mix glass, plastic, and metal all together
W: Yep.
Text 6
M: Good morning. This is Westerly Travel's customer service. How may I help you
W: Yes, I was supposed to take the 2 p. m. train from Denver to Colorado Springs, but it was canceled. I'm presenting
at a trade show first thing in the morning, so I'm hoping you can get me on another train today.
M: The 4 p. m. departure gets you in by 6:30, and there are plenty of seats available.
W: That sounds great.
M: And to apologize for the inconvenience, I' ve upgraded you to business class at no extra charge.
Text 7
M: Hi, Megan, have you finished the talk with John already
W: Yeah, I just came from his office and we talked about my future job. And what am I expected to do
M: As a newcomer, you are going to do certain routine duties like answering the telephone, typing... Later, you will be
assigned to the sales department. There you can learn much about the workings of our company.
W: I see. I' ll try my best to deal with it. And what should I do now
M: For this is your first day in our company, you can begin with our products. Before you do your job, it's necessary for
you to be familiar with our own products. Then you can get down to your work smoothly.
W: Quite right, and thanks for your instruction.
Text 8
M: Lucy, have you seen the movie I recommended, New Home, New Beginning
W: Of course, I saw it yesterday and I really liked it, especially its story.
M: You know what It's based on a true story. The director said he took inspiration from his own childhood.
W: Oh, I didn't know that.
M: Yeah. The film is receiving so much attention from home and abroad.
W: It really is. I read comments about the movie on the Internet, and most of them were praise.
M: I think it deserves that praise. It's definitely the best movie of this year. I' ve seen a few reviews that even compare it
to some of the classic films.
W: Absolutely. I heard it has been shortlisted for many international film awards.
M: Yeah. Many film critics said that the movie is the most likely candidate to win.
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W: Hello, I saw a poster about free things to do in the area, and I'd like some ideas for things to do on the 29th.
M: OK. Then let's start with an event specially designed for children to have fun. The art gallery is holding an event
called“Family Welcome” that day.
W: What time does it start
M: The gallery is open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., and the event runs from 10:30 a. m. until 2:30 p. m. They' re going to
show a short film. Last year the film was about painting. They' re now working on one about sculpture.
W: I like the sound of that. And what else
M: Well, if you all enjoy listening to music, there are several free concerts. They range from pop music to
LatinAmerican music.
W: The Latin American music could be fun. What time is that
M: They' re performing in the central library at 1 o' clock, then at 4 it's in the City Museum, and in the evening, at7:30,
there's a longer concert in the theater.
W: Thank you.
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M: All right, class. Before we get started, I want to make an announcement. The quiz I had planned for today will have
to wait until next Tuesday. I didn't have time to get it ready, so you have a few extra days to study. Now,let's get to
today's topic. Some of you may not like science, but you should at least respect it because it adds so much to our
lives. Recently, I read about a newly created plastic that changes color when it's stretched. How did the scientists
dream up this idea They could never have done it without observing nature. While studying certain insects, the
scientists found that the insects’ shells changed color when looked at from different angles. They immediately
thought of ways to use that science to benefit humans. The scientists plan to use this plastic on food packages to tell
us when our food goes bad and on our money to make it more difficult for criminals to copy. So when you' re
walking to class each day, try to take some time to observe nature around you. You never know when you' ll have a
bright idea that can change how we live.

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