绵阳南山中学实验学校2024届毕业班4月月考试题
英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
（满分150分，考试时间120分钟。）
注意事项：
1．答题前考生务必将本人姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡相应位置；
2．答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将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，再选涂其它答案标号：
3．交卷时，只上交答题卡。
第Ⅰ卷（满分100分）
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．What airline is the man taking
A．China Airline. B．China Northern Airline. C．China Southern Airline.
2．What do we learn from the conversation
A．The woman found the essay very difficult.
B．The essay was difficult to complete in half an hour.
C．The woman found the essay easy.
3．When did the man get to class yesterday
A．At 2:30． B．At 2:00． C．At 1:30．
4．What does the man think of the campus
A．It’s beautiful. B．It’s a Greek campus. C．It’s a small campus.
5．What does the woman mean
A．She wants to catch the cockroach（蟑螂）.
B．She asks the waiter to catch the insect.
C．She wants to confirm something.
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至8题。
6．How are the speakers traveling
A．By air. B．By train. C．By car.
7．What is the destination of the speakers
A．New York. B．Washington D．C． C．San Jose.
8．Why are the speakers going to the gas station
A．To get some gas. B．To buy some food. C．To ask directions.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9．Where was the man brought up
A．In Munich. B．In Wisconsin. C．In Los Angeles.
10．What did the man do in Europe
A．He went to college.
B．He went there to look for a job.
C．He traveled and lived in Europe for a while.
11．When did the man leave Munich
A．In 1984． B．In 1995． C．In 1997．
听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。
12．Where is the man
A．In the shop. B．On the street. C．In the office.
13．How many kinds of colors does the man mention
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four.
14．What kind of suit does the man buy
A．The black pure wool suit.
B．The navy blue wool suit.
C．The gray wool suit.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．What does the woman recommend at first
A．Roast beef. B．Castle steak. C．Roast chicken.
16．What kind of soup does the man order
A．The cream of mushroom soup.
B．The tomato and egg soup.
C．The chicken soup.
17．What dessert does the man order
A．Ice cream. B．Rice pudding. C．Peach pie.
听第10段独白，回答18至20小题。
18．How many people died in a landslide in 2003
A．About two hundred. B．Over one thousand. C．About two thousand.
19．What has the Philippines banned for several years
A．Growing grass. B．Cutting down trees. C．Growing population.
20．What does the speaker advise to protect our environment
A．Growing more forests.
B．Chopping down the old forests.
C．Getting busy in protecting our country.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Whether you’re searching for a relaxing beach break, a cultural journey, or an active adventure, there are several must-see destinations offered to content you in 2024．
Cyprus
Cyprus, an attractive island in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, has been noted since ancient times for its mineral wealth, superb wine and produce, and natural beauty. Cyprus is home to a number of ancient archaeological（考古学）sites, peaceful beaches and lively cities. With a diverse range of experiences, Cyprus invites you to uncover its cultural treasures.
Huludao
Huludao is located in the southwest coastal area of Liaoning Province, China. The continuous coastline provides not only rich seafood but also many sun-kissed beaches. There are many cultural landscapes, including Xingcheng Ancient City and Jiumenkou Great Wall. Xingcheng Ancient City is one of the four most complete ancient cities from the Ming Dynasty with many ancient buildings.
Maldives
In the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a dream destination with greenish-blue waters and pure white sands. Whether you’re in search of relaxation or romance, the Maldives has it all and more. Be sure to explore the colourful coral reefs（珊瑚礁）and the amazing surroundings.
Dubai
On the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai has grown to become a global centre for tourism, business, and cultural experiences. Home to a typical skyline with the tallest building in the world, Dubai has world-class attractions and inviting shopping malls. Head to the untouched beaches to relax and you could even take a bit of a risk in the desert.
21．What do Cyprus and Huludao commonly share
A．Ancient culture. B．Lively cities.
C．Research sites. D．Superb wine.
22．Which destination would an adventurous person choose
A．Cyprus. B．Huludao. C．Maldives. D．Dubai.
23．Where might we find the text
A．In a history book. B．On an adventure poster.
C．On a travel website. D．In a scientific journal.
B
Many experts have praised AI’s groundbreaking potential to help people become much more efficient at their jobs, and a lot of educators have been trying it out for themselves, including me.
I’ve used ChatGPT, an Al-powered tool that can instantly answer seemingly any instruction, in my job. Of course, there are potential downsides to the new technology. It can produce inaccurate or one-sided responses based on faulty data it collects, and it has the potential to cause huge data privacy problems. Despite those risks,I have used such AI-powered tools to plan lessons, provide feedback on student assignments, and respond to parent emails. And I’m looking for other ways to use the technology to make my job easier.
Take two other teachers, for example. Mike Kerr, a high school English teacher in Tennessee, uses ChatGPT to reduce Lexile levels —the measure of an individual’s reading ability and the difficulty of a text—for his students. High school students are often required to read relatively complex classic novels. The reading homework “can be a real big task for an English learner in their first couple of months here”. To help them, Kerr uses ChatGPT to give summaries of works of literature, which saves him from having to read all the assigned literary works, so he can have more time to better guide them through the text.
April Edwards, a 6th grade social studies teacher in Texas, shares ways that she uses Al in her instruction on a social media platform.“I use Al to help create lesson plans, presentations, to write emails and to create checklists. AI is a great resource to use as a starting point for a task or to give you ideas,” Edwards said. She has not introduced AI to her students, because she wants to fully understand it before allowing students to use it in the classroom. “My goal is to show them how to use AI responsibly and effectively and demonstrate that to my students. If I am using AI irresponsibly, then so will they,” Edwards said.
24．How does the author regard ChatGPT
A．It is of high accuracy. B．It is undervalued.
C．It brings some convenience. D．It often misleads users.
25．What does Mike Ker r use AI to do
A．Reduce teaching pressure. B．Help students improve learning efficiency.
C．Summarize English lessons. D．Go through the complex classics
26．What is April Edwards’ attitude towards students’ using Al
A．Supportive. B．Worried. C．Opposed. D．Cautious.
27．Which can be the best title of the text
A．Can AI Improve Instruction
B．Why Is Al Changing Education
C．Should Teachers Apply AI to Teaching
D．How Can ChatGPT Encourage Study
C
As is a very common phenomenon, students are listening to music while studying or doing homework. In libraries, many choose to isolate themselves from the outside wearing headphones, and the same is true of some offices. Whether or not there is isolation, however, what these people have in common is that they see music as a tool that can improve concentration and productivity in general.
But is it true Does music really help us focus better on what we’re doing. whether it’s memorizing text, studying complex topics, or writing projects
Scientific studies have been carried out on this subject for many decades among other things, because if music can be used to improve the performance of students or workers, this information can be very useful for organizations able to finance this type of study.
For example, the results of a study were published in 1972 and it was designed to try to better understand the relationship between listening to melodies and changes in productivity. Through a series of observations, there was an increase in the performance of workers when listening to music from loudspeakers.
However, this study was the daughter of its time, and was only used to study a very specific and representative working context of the time: that of factories. Workforce tasks were repetitive, predictable and boring, and the music acted as a stimulant of mental activity. As the work was more rewarding and enjoyable, the productivity results were also better.
Other researches that took place later served to reinforce（加强）the idea that music improves the performance of routine tasks. This was good news, but what about the most complex and creative jobs—those which cannot be carried out by machines What about studying complex academic programs, which cannot be memorized literally but need to be understood and mentally worked on
28．How does the author find the idea that music can improve concentration
A．Curious. B．Opposed. C．Supportive. D．Doubtful.
29．What was the finding of the study in 1972 about listening to music
A．It didn’t make any difference.
B．It improved workers’ efficiency.
C．It held back the creative workers.
D．It made workforce tasks more boring.
30．What was the shortcoming of the study in 1972
A．The lack of researchers. B．The short time of research.
C．The limitation of times. D．The small number of participants.
31．What would be talked about in next paragraphs
A．How listening to music affects creative jobs.
B．Whether listening to music helps routine tasks.
C．Why people like listening to music when working.
D．What music helps people improve their performance.
D
While Huawei’s official website does not call Mate 60 Pro a 5G smartphone, the phone’s wideband capabilities are on par with other 5G smartphones, raising a related question: As a leader in 5G technology, has Huawei managed to develop a 5G smartphone on its own
The answer is not simple. Huawei, as a pioneer in global 5G communication equipment, has played a leading role in the commercialization of 5G technology, with its strong system design and fields such as baseband chips（基带芯片）, baseband processors and 5G moderns. However, basebands and modems are not the only aspects that define 5G wireless communication. The stability and high-quality signals of a 5G smartphone also depend on other critical components which are largely dominated by four US high-tech giants —Qualcomm, Avago Technologies, Ansem and Qorvo.
Huawei has faced significant challenges in getting critical components because of the sanctions（制裁）imposed by the United States which are primarily responsible for the inability of the Chinese company to launch 5G smartphones in the past three years.
However, Mate 60 Pro, despite not being labeled a 5G device, exhibits mobile network speeds comparable to Apple’s latest 5G-enabled devices, offering a stable communication experience. This suggests Huawei has, over the past three years, overcome the 5G development and production limits due to the US sanctions by cooperating with domestic partners, and establishing an independent and controllable stable supply chain.
Considering that Huawei has not clearly marketed this device as a 5G smartphone, it is possible that it is yet to fully overcome some key core technological and componential shortcomings. For the time being, we can consider Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro as 4．99G. But when combined with the satellite communication capabilities of Mate 60 Pro, it is clear Huawei has been trying to find more advanced wireless communication solutions for smartphones and making significant progress in this attempt. This should be recognized as a remarkable attempt, even a breakthrough.
32．What do the underlined words “on par with” mean in Paragraph 1
A．as poor as. B．as good as. C．worse than. D．better than.
33．Why was it tough for Huawei to develop a 5G smartphone three years ago
A．Its system design and fields needed to be updated.
B．It only focused on the commercialization of 5G technology.
C．It was unwilling to cooperate with high-tech giants in America.
D．It lacked critical components mainly controlled by US high-tech giants.
34．What does Paragraph 4 centre on
A．The US sanctions. B．Critical components.
C．Apple’s latest 5G-enabled devices. D．Progress in Mate 60 Pro.
35．What is the text mainly about
A．Huawei faced with significant challenges
B．Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro-a 5G smartphone
C．Huawei’s Mate 60 Pro—a remarkable breakthrough
D．Huawei leading in global 5G communication equipment
第二节（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It may be freezing cold in December. The last thing you probably feel like doing is opening a window, turning down the central heating and shifting workouts from a warm gym to the outdoors. 36 Here’s how experts say we can embrace it.
Hop off the treadmill（跑步机）and head outdoors for a greater fitness effect. Although it is cold outside, running, cycling or walking in winter not only are good for you, but also make you feel easier once you get moving. If conditions are not freezing, our bodies tend to respond positively to colder weather pared with exercising in the heat, there is less stress on the heart. 37
Cool your bedroom to burn extra calories and sleep well. Underfloor heating might make your bedroom feel comfortable but it won’t help you sleep. 38 By cooling the temperature in your bedroom you could sleep more easily and burn more calories even as you sleep.
Turn down the central heating to improve your blood sugar control. Studies show that exposure to colder temperatures removes sugar from the blood quickly. 39 That would make the room cold and uncomfortable, so we should reduce it slowly so that nobody notices.
40 A simple way to inject the benefits of colder temperatures into your lifestyle is a cold water shower, which could have a positive effect on mood. Additionally, the cold-water shower can stimulate leukocytes, blood cells that fight against infection.
A．Take an outdoor dip to relieve stress.
B．Therefore, it is likely to feel less of an effort.
C．Neither will it better your health and fat-burning potential.
D．The key is not to lower the temperature by many degrees suddenly.
E．Take a cold shower to boost your mood and support your immune system.
F．But embracing, rather than avoiding cold temperatures, can enhance health.
G．Being so uncomfortably cold that we shake is not required for a health boost.
第三部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Harry Linehan, 13, and his brother Tom, 15, are members of the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club（SLS）. Last Sunday morning, they were training at the beach when a couple 41 and alerted them to a man offshore who was in 42 .
There were no lifeguards 43 , so Tom went straight to the man on his racing board and shouted to Harry for 44 . As any younger brother would, Harry 45 . When getting out to the man, the boys noticed he was 46 to keep his head above water. With great efforts, the boys 47 to get the man on a racing board and 48 pulled him back to shore. 49 , the man was OK and needed no further medical assistance. “He 50 us, but was definitely in a state of 51 ,” said Tom.
A representative from SLS arrived shortly afterwards and was 52 the boys had put their training into 53 . Their father Nathan said his sons had been 54 for situations exactly like this. “The purpose of SLS is to teach people 55 so they can use them when needed. The 56 just put them into action,” he said.
Harry has a surf rescue certificate and Tom 57 a bronze medal in a surfing competition only a week before the 58 . “Without the training, I wouldn’t have known what to do... you don’t realize the skills you have until you 59 them,” said Tom.“Anyone with the 60 training would have done the same thing.”
41．A．set off B．settled down C．turned away D．rushed over
42．A．silence B．trouble C．disappointment D．charge
43．A．on duty B．at large C．under control D．on board
44．A．protection B．advice C．permission D．help
45．A．hesitated B．escaped C．followed D．froze
46．A．preparing B．struggling C．learning D．pretending
47．A．seemed B．preferred C．proposed D．managed
48．A．suddenly B．quietly C．slowly D．effortlessly
49．A．Luckily B．Hopefully C．Normally D．Naturally
50．A．received B．thanked C．welcomed D．consulted
51．A．shock B．embarrassment C．excitement D．anger
52．A．anxious B．confused C．happy D．curious
53．A．operation B．study C．effect D．practice
54．A．awarded B．interviewed C．coached D．admired
55．A．skills B．theories C．standards D．subjects
56．A．trainers B．boys C．representatives D．couple
57．A．collected B．lost C．awarded D．designed
58．A．race B．test C．campaign D．rescue
59．A．remember B．need C．cherish D．master
60．A．free B．informal C．appropriate D．latest
第Ⅱ卷（满分50分）
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
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。
The “kemusan” or “subject three” dance has recently taken social media platforms by storm at home and abroad. By December 10, the dance, 61 is widely thought 62 （originate）from a wedding dance in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, had gained more than 8.88 billion views on short video platforms. The dance went viral quickly and has been adapted into 63 （vary）versions—people of all colors and from different walks of life have sprung into the interesting dance.
What makes the “subject three” dance become 64 instant hit Nowadays, young people seek to express 65 （they）in personalized and diverse ways. Young people 66 （allow）to release mental and physical tiredness in routine life and enjoy original delight and pure 67 （happy）. Even without personal participation, holding a mobile phone to shoot or watch someone do this dance is enough to connect emotionally and feel a spiritual resonance （共鸣）.
The “Subject three” dance meets the emotional needs of young people, provides them with an outlet to express their feelings 68 reflects a pleasant sharing of beauty. Besides, the dance belongs 69 no specific type, and the movements are not set, 70 （leave）space for everyone to create their own style.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Our community appealed to the citizens to sort and recycle rubbish, but I became a volunteer in my neighbourhood three years ago. After dinner, I got to the place that different rubbish should be thrown into different bin. Then came an old lady, carrying a bag of kitchen waste with plastic bottles in them. I helped her pick out of the recyclable bottles with patient. After that, more people came and showed them how to classify the rubbish mixing in their bags. When the kitchen waste was taken away, I finish my job. Although tired, I felt happily and went home with strong sense of achievement.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
你校英文报社正在举办以“My Experience of Enjoying a School Club”为主题的征文活动，请你用英语写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1．参加社团原因；
2．活动内容；
3．收获。
注意：
1．词数100词左右；
2．题目以为你写好。
My Experience of Enjoying a School Club
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2024届毕业班4月月考英语
参考答案&解析
第Ⅰ卷
一、听力
1-5CCAAC 6-10CBCBC 11-15CABCC 16-20ABABA
二、阅读理解
21-23 ADC 24-27 CBDA 28-31 DBCA 32-35BDDC 36-40 FBCDE
三、完形填空
41-45DBADC 46-50 BDCAB 51-55ACDCA 56-60 BADBC
第Ⅱ卷
一、语法填空
61．which 62．to have originated/ to originate 63．various/varied 64．an
65．themselves 66．are allowed 67．happiness 68．and 69．to 70．leaving
二、短文改错
Our city appealed to the citizens to sort and recycle rubbish, but I became a volunteer in my neighbourhood
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three tears ago. After dinner, I got to the place that different rubbish should be thrown into different bin. Then came
where bins
an old lady, carrying a bag of kitchen waste with plastic bottles in them. I helped her pick out of the recyclable
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finished happy a
strong sense of achievement.
三、书面表达
My Experience in Joining a School Club
Last year, in order to step out of my comfort zone and enrich my school life, I attended a debate club.
On each Friday afternoon, we would gather in the school library to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from current events to philosophical debates. Then we chose one topic, prepared arguments, and engaged in a friendly debate with each other. In the end, the winners were presented with a specially-designed medal.
Overall, joining a school club has been incredibly rewarding. Not only has it widened my horizons and developed my critical and logical thinking, but it has made me more confident in expressing myself. I am grateful for the opportunities my school has offered me. I strongly encourage every student to join a school club.
俱乐部多一点
摄影俱乐部: Driven by a passion for telling stories through images, I join the Photography Club in my school.
Our activities are diverse and enriching, ranging from photography workshops to outdoor shoots. We have regular meetings where we learn about different photography techniques, such as the use of natural light. Additionally, we organize field trips to various locations, from parks to city streets, allowing us to practice what we’ve learned and experiment with different photography styles.
Being part of the Photography Club has been a well-rounded experience that has not only helped me to develop my photography skills but has also allowed me to build meaningful relationships and learn the value of collective creativity.（110词）
舞蹈俱乐部: I joined the dance club to explore my passion for movement and rhythm. Dance has always been a source of joy for me, and I wanted to deepen my understanding and appreciation of it.
Our club activities were filled with energy and creativity. We learned various dance forms, ranging from classical ballet to contemporary street dance. Rehearsals were tough but rewarding, as we perfected our routines and prepared for performances.
This experience has become an essential part of my high school journey. Not only have I improved my dancing skills but also learned the importance of teamwork and discipline. The club has been serving as a platform for my creativity and a source of great fun.（106词）
棋类俱乐部: I joined the chess club out of a love for strategy and competition. Chess has always fascinated me with its depth and complexity, and I was eager to improve my game.
Our club sessions were intense yet enjoyable. We analyzed games, discussed strategies, and played friendly matches against each other. The club also organized tournaments where we could test our skills against other schools.
This experience has been incredibly valuable. I’ve learned to think ahead, plan my moves carefully, and remain calm under pressure. The chess club has not only improved my chess skills but also taught me valuable life lessons about strategy and perseverance.（105词）
篮球俱乐部（各类球类俱乐部均可参考）Fueled by a deep passion for the basketball, I enthusiastically joined the Basketball Club, hoping to meet fellow basketball lovers and develop our skills together.
Our club activities are a mix of training, matches, and tournaments. We spend hours perfecting our dribbling, passing, and shooting during practice sessions. The weekends are reserved for friendly matches that often lead to tournaments against other schools, developing a spirit of healthy competition and teamwork.
Being part of this club has taught me discipline and the importance of practice. Moreover, it has provided an opportunity to cooperate with others. Winning is great, but what I value most is the sense of belonging and the confidence I’ve built through participation.（117 词）
★（另附：语法填空+参考答案）★
Playing an instrument or singing songs may help to boost your brain. For generations, parents 61 （encourage）their children to practice playing musical instruments. And parents have good reason to prioritize their children’s musical education. Not only is learning an instrument associated with 62 （good）educational achievement but with improved cognitive（认知的）abilities and intelligence scores in children.
The results of a recent study 63 （investigate）this question showed that musical people had better memory and the ability to stay 64 （focus）on tasks than those with less or no musicality. However, 65 made a big difference among those who played an instrument was whether they continued to play 66 had only played in the past. Current amateur musicians exhibited the highest coguitive performance among participants.
Continued participation 67 cognitively stimulating activities, like playing an instrument, is likely 68 （lead）to sustained brain health. In contrast, playing the recorder for only three years in primary school may not 69 （significant）impact our cognitive performance later in life.
Given the overall benefits of learning an instrument or taking part in a choir, establishing such a cognitive stimulation as we age could be 70 （benefit）.
61．have encouraged /have been encouraging 62．better 63．investigating 64．focused 65．what
66．or 67．in 68．to lead 69．significantly 70．beneficial
听力原文
1．C【原文】W: What airline are you taking
M: I’m taking China Southern Airline.
2．C【原文】M: The literature essay is so boring. I worked all night and couldn’t finish it.
W: You worked all night It took me only one hour.
3．A【原文】W: Don’t blame yourself too much. It is too early to start the afternoon class at 1:00 pm.
M: No, the class has been rescheduled to 2:00 pm, and I was still 30 minutes late yesterday.
4．A【原文】W: Wow! I do like this campus: the green lawns, and the old buildings with tall columns. It’s really beautiful.
M: It sure is. The architecture of these buildings is in the Greek style. It was popular in the eighteenth century here.
5．C【原文】W: Hi, waiter. Can you come over here and make out what this is
M: Oh, my god. I think that’s a cockroach（蟑螂）.
W: So there’s nothing wrong with my eyes.
第6段材料【原文】M: Do you see the signs for Washington D. C.
W: No. According to the map we should be close to the city, but the highway signs don’t say anything about Washington D. C..
M: What names do the signs show
W: I see road signs for San Jose and New York. Do you think we’re lost
M: Yeah, I think we’re going in the wrong direction. I hope we can reach Washington D. C. before it gets dark.
W: Oh, I think I see a gas station up there on the right.
M: Great! I hope we haven’t gone too far out of the way.
第7段材料【原文】W: Were you born in Los Angeles
M: No, I was born in Chicago as a matter of fact.
W: Oh, were you
M: Yeah. I grew up in the suburbs, in Wisconsin, and then I moved out here when I was fourteen.
W: So you went to high school here
M: Yeah, that’s right. I graduated from Lincoln High.
W: And then you went to college
M: No, Not exactly. First I went to Europe.
W: Oh. To travel
M: Well, yes, and I also lived in Munich for a while.
W: When did you arrive in Munich
M: Let me see now. That was about eleven years ago. Yeah, in 1995.
W: And how long did you stay there
M: For almost two years.
W: Oh, that must be very interesting.
第8段材料【原文】W: Can I help you, Sir
M: I’d like a dark business suit, the kind that never goes out of style. Something in wool, I guess.
W: Right this way. We have some excellent pure wool suits. Wool has the best of everything—more comfort, more quality, more value. But as to style, I think you should realize that even the most conservative（传统的）styles still change.
M: I’m sure you’re right. It’s just that I’m afraid of buying a new suit every year.
W: Well, the changes are usually not so great. What do you think of this one
M: That’s a bit too formal for me. I’d like a dark gray, or navy blue, or black. But I prefer a solid color.
W: Here, try this gray one... That looks almost the tailor made for you.
M: It’s just what I wanted.
第9段材料【原文】W:May I take your order, Sir
M: Well, it’s very hard to decide. Is there any particular dish you would recommend
W: The roast chicken is very good tonight.
M: I’m not very fond of chicken. I feel like a porterhouse steak（上等的腰肉牛排）tonight... What is this castle steak on the menu
W: It’s a small steak cooked on a grill.
M: Oh!
W: Maybe you’d like to try today’s special—roast beef, which includes appetizer, soup, salad, choice of dessert, and tea or coffee.
M: I think I’ll try that.
W: What appetizer would you like
M: I’ll have the fruit cocktail.
W: And the soup
M: I’ll have the cream of mushroom soup, and I’d like French dressing on my salad.
W: Very well, Sir.
M: Can I order my dessert now
W: Yes, of course. We have pumpkin layer pie, peach pie, rice pudding, ice cream, and chocolate cake.
M: I’ll have rice pudding and black coffee.
W: OK, Sir.
第10段材料【原文】W:Trees are pretty important to the environment. So it makes sense that if you chop down too many of these and don’t replace them, and you’re going to run into all sorts of problems. The Philippines knows all about that. It’s lost more than two thirds of its forest area in less than a hundred years. In 2003, a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff, or we call a landslide, killed around two hundred people. Recently another landslide buried an entire village in mud. It’s believed more than one thousand people died. The cause of this landslide is still being debated. Most say it was the heavy rainfall. I mean we’re talking about two thousand millimeters of rain in ten days that’s quite a downpour. Some say a minor earthquake played a part, while others blamed the removal of trees. Of course, it could be a combination of all those things. While the Philippines banned chopping down trees for several years, it started again in 2005．Partly because the Philippines population is growing at a rapid rate, so the land is needed for housing and farming. So how do you support the increasing population without ruining the environment Grow more plantations—forests, which are for commercial use. And don’t destroy our native’s forest.

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