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2024届安师大附中高三最后一卷 英语试题 本试题卷共8页,满分150分,考试时间120分钟 2024年5月29日 注意事项: 1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 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框涂黑,如需改动,用 橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框。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,将答题卡交回。 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 does the woman ask the boy to do? A. Wash his hands. B. Prepare some food C. Mop the floor 2: When are the speakers supposed to meet? A. OnSunday. B. OnSaturday. C. OnFriday. 3. How does the woman sound? B. Energetic. A. Tired. C. Worried 4. With whom did. the man go to Russia last year? A. His friends. B. His family members C. His fellow workers 5. Why does the woman refuse to take the man's advice? A. She worries the dress is unsuitable for the occasion B. She thinks the dress is a bit old-fashioned C. She believes the dress is too thick for her 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 Nancy doing at first? A. Placing an order for red clothes B. Drawing up a work schedule. C. Constructing a piece of writing 7. What does Nancy offer to do? A. Tell the man about his animal year B. Share some websites with the man. C. Make a bowl of noodles for the man 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. Why does the man stay in a hotel these days? A. His house is currently being repaired. B. He hasn't rented a satisfactory room. C. He is on a business trip 高三英语 第1页共8页 C$ 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg o. Who is probably Jimmy? B. The woman's roommate A. The man's brother C. The speakers' colleague 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题 10. What does Sarah think of making breakfast in person? B. It needs a lot of time A. It's quite healthy. C. It's a good start of a day 11. What will Alex do if he has no time to make breakfast in the morning? B. Go to a cafe directly A. Cook something in advance C. Eat nothing 12. What is Alex mainly talking about? A. Whether to prepare breakfast on a busy day. B. How to make a delicious breakfast. C. Why he makes breakfast by himself. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. What did Frank do at the shelter last Sunday? B. He gave some food out. A. He donated some clothes. C. He picked some vegetables. 14. How does Frank feel about his life after doing the volunteer work? B. Regretful A. Grateful C. Bored. 15. What will the woman probably do at the shelter? B. Do some gardening A. Do some office work. C. Make some dishes. 16. Where will the speakers meet first this Saturday? B. At a bookshop. A. At Frank's home. C. At the woman's place 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. Which year can the family name "Gotobed" date back to? B.1279. A.1296. C.1269. 18. What family name was related to a job? A."Nutter”. B.“Onions”. C.“Hardmeat". 19. What does the speaker say about the family name "Smellie"? A. It's unusual in the UK. now. B. It could be a misspelling of a village C. It has something to do with a bad'smell 20. What do the family names "Onions" and "Greedy" have in common? A. They're both connected with eating. B. They're both related to Ireland C. Their spellings both have been changed 第二部分阅读理解(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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳答案。 A Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime. We've also got some of the most amazing waterfalls on Earth. Horseshoe Falls Niagara Falls, Ontaric Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada - and understandably so. Actually they are made up of three different falls, and the fittingly named Horseshoe Falls is the only one located on the Canadian side, which is the most powerful in North America. Multiple viewing options are available including tourist ships and sightseeing buses. Nailicho (Nirginia Falls) Nahanni National Park Reserve, Northwest Territories Coming in at twice the height of Niagara Falls, this massive waterfall is located on the South 高三英语 第2页共8页 CS 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫画^pg Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories, The remote location means it receives only about 1.00C visitors per year who must make their way by either boat or floatplane. Takakkaw Falls - Yoho National Park, British Columbia Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means "the magnificent ", and it's a suitable word for the second-highest waterfall in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, Takakkaw Falls is only a short distance from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path Bridal Veil Falls -Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British Columbia Pretty and delicate, Bridal Veil Falls is located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really does look like its name, with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the waterfall takes you through rich leaves. Tables are available to have a meal outdoors, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way. 21. What do we know about Horseshoe Falls? A. It is easily accessible B. It has different choices for viewing C. It limits tourist numbers D. It crosses North America 22. What can visitors do in Bridal Veil Falls? C. Picnic A.Swim. B. Camp. D. Hunt. 23.How can visitors go to Takakkaw Falls? A. Bycar. B. By tourist ship. C. By floatplane D. By cable car B The showers couldn't cloud high spirits at the Washington State School for the Blind's annual track meet on Thursday in Vancouver, where more than a hundred students with visual impairments(损伤) competed in the running, jumping, throwing and more " This event allows students to participate with their equals," said Jennifer Butcher, who's worked as a fitness instructor at the school for 23 years." A lot of times they can only compete against sighted students, so this gives them the opportunity to have a level playing field." On a typical track, lanes are divided by white lines painted onto the ground: a design that doesn't account for those who are blind or visually impaired. The track at the Washington State School for the Blind features a built-in metal guide rail along the inside lane, as well as thin guide wires to separate lanes As competitors launch from their starting spots, they're able to alongside the guide wires, holding out their hands to help guide themselves along. "I thought I did really well: the wires gave me confidence," said Ryker Register, who had dominated his 5O-meter heat just moments ago. Since he began to go blind at age 6, he's been participating in similar running events on smaller scales." It's really cool seeing so many other blind people. This is more like a real track meet. It was cool hearing them announce my name," he said, pointing to the nearby stand where announcers were stationed, playing music and providing live commentary on the various competition taking place throughout day "It's a day of getting together and smiling too much," said McCormick, the school's headmaster. " We have high standards for accessibility," he said."Modeling that for parents is great; it's a day without barriers. This really gives people an idea of what accessibility looks like if it's thoughtfully planned." 24. In what way was Thursday's track meet special? A. It allowed the blind to compete with the sighted B. It was targeted at students with impaired vision C. It was held on a high-level playing field D. It involyed many fitness instructors 高三英语 第3页共8页 C$ 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg 25. What did competitors rely on to find their direction? A. White lines along the lane. B. Guide rails on the ground C. Thin guide wires. D. Separated lanes. 26. What excited Register concerning the track meet? A. the large scale. B. The intense competition C. The perfect sporting venues. D. The professional commentary. 27. What can be inferred from McCormick's words? A. Parents should be models for their kids. B. Accessibility is quite difficult to achieve C. The track meet leaves much to be desired. D. His school offers students access-friendly facilities C A professor at the University of South Florida recently published a paper she knew barely anyone would read. At least, not outside her field. The paper had to do with the impact of algae (海藻) bloom and depletion (退化) of coral reefs on the region's tourism industry. The work of completing the paper was glum, says Heather O'Leary. It involved tracking visitors reactions to the environment on social media. "Part of the data for months was just reading posts: dead fish, dead fish, dead fish," she recalled. "We were really thinking every day about the Gulf of Mexico and the waters that surround us, about those risks, and the risks to our coastal economy." O'Leary wanted people to pay attention to her paper and raise their environmental awareness. But she couldn't come up with any solutions. However, attending concerts at USF's School of Music inspired and gladdened her. She reached out to its director of bands, Matthew McCutchen. "I'm studying climate change and what's going down at the coral reefs." he remembered her saying."And I've got all this data from my paper and I'd like to know if there's any way that we can turn it into music. So people can know about my paper." Indeed there was. Composition professor Paul Reller worked with students to map pitch, rhythm and duration to the data. It came alive, O'Leary said, in ways it simply couldn't be done on a spreadsheet. "My students were really excited to start thinking about how students from other majors, such as the music students, heard patterns that they did not normally hear in some of the repetitions." she said. In this case, she said, the patterns revealed the economic impact of pollution on coastal Florida communities. With music, she added, "you can start to sense with different parts of your mind and your body that there are patterns happening and that they're important.""The world is going to see more and more of these 'wicked problems', the ones that take multiple people with different types of training and background to solve." Now, a group of professors and students are working to bring together music and the environment in related projects, such as an augmented (增强的) reality experience based on this composition. The group wants to spread awareness about the algae blooms, data literacy (数据认知) and environmental protection. 28. What does the underlined word "glum" in paragraph 2 mean? A.Exciting. B. Emotional. C. Routine. D. Miserable 29. What favor did Heather ask Matthew to offer? A. Turn her algae data into music B. Find some music about coral reefs C. Teach her some musical terms D. Compose songs regarding climate change. 30. What do patterns in Paul's music reflect? A. The different types of training B. The repetition of pitch and rhythm C. The threat of pollution on the costal economy. D. The complex challenges of wicked problems 高三英语 第4页共8页 CS 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg 31. What role did Heather think music plays? A. Providing solutions to the algae problem. B. Exposing more wicked problems to the public C. Showing the economic growth in coastal cities. D. Helping people experience the problems better D At the start of nearly every doctor's visit, chances are you will be asked to step on a scale and get your weight measured for that day's exam record. But many conversations around weight have become an obstacle, not a help, in the campaign to make people healthier. Higher body masses are associated with increased risk for diseases like hyperiension, diabetes and coronary disease. Many studies of hundreds of thousands of patients have shown that heavier people are at higher risk for these illnesses. But the big picture is not the whole picture. Researchers have identified a subset of obese people considered to be "metabolically healthy"-meaning they do not exhibit elevated blood pressure or the diabetes indicator called insulin resistance, for example. Although the numbers vary greatly depending on the study, the "metabolically healthy" population could account for anywhere from 6 to 75 percent of obese individuals. One interesting report published in 20l6 found that a higher body mass index (or BMI, the ratio of weight to height) "only moderately increased the risks for diabetes among healthy subjects" and that unhealthy thin people were twice as likely to get diabetes as healthy fat people. Clearly, there is more to the eauation than weight. Despite such findings, doctors routinely recommend dieting for weight loss as a means to "treat" poor health indicators such as high cholesterol and insomnia in fat patients. Virtually no diet works in the long term. The result: 95 to 98 percent of those who attempt to lose weight fail, and up to two thirds end up heavier than when they began. Spending years trapped in a cycle of losing weight, regaining it, then losing it again is associated with poorer health outcomes. It is time that doctors give up the scale-centric health care practice and focus on behaviors that have proven positive outcomes for health. Among the more dangerous by-products of weight-centric health care are the increased shame experienced by the overweight. The well-reported anecdotal experience of innumerable fat people is tha doctors often prescribe weight loss without examining them, running tests or performing other norma procedures for conditions that thin people would be screened for automatically. Research over the pas two decades has shown that health professionals have negative attitudes toward fat people, as the authors of a large review paper wrote in 2013 in Current Obesity Reports. Not only that but doctors' appointments with fat patients are shorter on average, and physicians routinely use negative words in their medica histories of such people. Such practices keep people from regular annual exams and prevent the detection of serious underlying conditions To practice evidence-based medicine, doctors should stop relying on weight alone as an indicator of health. Instead practitioners should focus on behavioral changes to improve health outcomes. 32. By "the big picture is not the whole picture" (paragraph 2), the writer means that A. more evidence should be presented B. some health risk has been neglected C. there are some exceptions D. people don't care much about health 33. What can be inferred from the passage about fat people? A. Most of them worry about their weight B. Some of them can't be diagnosed correctly C. They need at least one exam every half year D. They don't follow doctors' recommendations 34. Why does the writer mention the report published in 2016? A. To call attention to those who are thin but unhealthy B. To show that weight may not be associated with poor health C. To argue against BMI being used as an indicator of fatness. D. To explain what "moderately increase" means in real life 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. It's time that we should be more health-conscious B. More care should be taken of those overweight people C. Fat people are sometimes treated unfairly in society. D. Weight-watching health care is common but may do harm 高三英语 第5页共8页 CS 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg 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。 A Few Active Listening Guidelines Listening is arguably the most important element of interpersonal communication. Our ability to listen well impacts the quality of all of our relationships, and not just at home with our family and friends-it can also affect our relationships and interactions on the job, as well as the effectiveness and quality of our work Listening is not something that comes naturally or easily for most of us. Instead,it is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. Active listening means the difference between simply hearing, and listening with the intent to truly understand._36 1. Give focused attention Try to minimize external (外部的) distractions. Turn down the noise, and put down or step away from what you're doing if possble. 37 Don't watch the clock, fidget (坐立不安) or go over your to-do list for later. 2. Maintain eye contact Direct eye contact shows your attention and intention to listen. 38 Be reasonable, but try not to let your eyes wander to whatever is going on around you. 3.39 Restate, but don't repeat word for word. Paraphrase what you think the other part is saying with responses such as: "What I'm hearing is..." or "Let me see if I'm following you... " Reflecting what you've heard signals that you're attempting to understand fully. 4. Respond appropriately. Be open and honest in your responses. Share your thoughts, insights and feelings in a clear, but respectful and considerate manner even if you disagree. Active listening is a model for good communication.__ 40 It takes practice to develop active listening skills, and it's a habit that has to be reinforced (加 强). Remind yourself that the goal of conversation is not merely to trade words, but to truly understand what the other party is saying and to be understood in turn. A. Reflect back B. This doesn't mean stare, though C. Instead, focus on what is being said D. It is a subtle but important distinction E. Look into the speakers' eyes as long as possible F. Also, set aside other internal thinking and dialogue G. Remember that listening is not just to gather information and share ideas, but also to gain perspective and understanding. 第三部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节完形填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 A few years ago, LaQuista Erinna's seven-year-old son, Jackson, suffered41 autism. One of the most difficult thing was getting a haircut. He'd get so 42 that he'd start kicking and shouting Erinna had to change barbers 43 until they met Ree. At first, Jacksonn didn't want to get in the barber chair and started running around the shop. Erinns was about to give up and call it a day. But Ree 44 her to give it a few more minutes. Erinna said. “Well the next thing I saw was that she's cutting his hair."Ree had made the haircut into a _45. She would shave a little hair off Jachson's head, 46 it off and then run to a new _47 in 高三英语 第6页共8页 一。_ CS 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg the shop. "He doesn't like the hair to get on him so it was a good_48 for him. And she was able to kind of cut his hair," Erinna said. When the haircut was complete, Jackson was smiling, saying, "Well, can we come back tomorrow and play the game?" It 49 a lot to Erinna that Ree took time to50 a way to give Jackson a haircut. "She was the only person who showed patience and 51 to him. Most people would get 52 . They don't 53 want to deal with a kid when he is in a mood. However, I can totally 54 Ree and I know she's going to_55 my son down and make sure he's looking the best,"Erinna said. B. from C. in 41. A.to D. on B. bored 42. A. awkward C. serious D. anxious C. abruptly B. permanently 43. A. constantly D. occasionally C. forced 44. A. encouraged B. permitted D. forbade B. game C. test 45. A. task D. routine B. took C. broke 46. A. put D. wiped C. spot 47. A. corner B. destination D. room C. eercise B. disturbance 48. A.lesson D. opportunity C. meant B. struck 49. A. occurred D. hit B. pick out C. leave out 50. A. figure out D. point out B. respect C. care 51. A. humour D. appreciation C. amazed B. annoyed 52. A. injured D. frustrated B. thoroughly 53. A. desperately C. willingly D. necessarily B. protect C. trust 54. A. understand D. recognize B. track C. put 55. A.turn D. calm 第二节语法填空(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。 The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Buds is the 56 (eight) solar term of a year. It means that the seeds from grain are becoming full but are not ripe. The 24 solar terms 57 (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But the solar term culture is still useful today to guide people's lives through special foods, 58 (culture) ceremonies. gardening and even healthy living tips that correspond 59 each solar term. During the Grain Buds period, the summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time mentions, "A heavy rainfall makes the river full". Because of the great increase in rainfall, rivers are full of water, which makes fish and shrimp big and fat. This is a good time 60 (eat) fish and shrimp. It is also 61 harvest season for fishermen. A Chinese farmer proverb says, "Mulberries become black during the Grain Buds period". Thus it is a good season to eat mulberries. This time is a good period for the quick 62 (grow) of flowers. It is also a season 63 plant diseases and pests are at an all-time high. High temperatures and humidity are common during the Grain Buds period. The increase in temperature over this season may also give rise to nettle rash, sweat spots and other skin 64 (disease).It is also important to exercise to keep healthy during the hot summer days. Walking, 65 Gog) and practicing Tai Chi are popular. 第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Jack非常喜欢中国茶文化。近期你市文化馆theCulturalCenter将 举办中国茶文化展。请写一封信告知Jack这一消息。 内容包括:1.时间地点:2.展览内容。 注意:写作词数应为80个左右。 高三英语 第7页共8页 CS 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg Dear Jack, Yours, Li Hua 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。 Sweat poured down from Mark's face. He had just finished trying out for the football team in his high school, and of course he made it. After all, he had been plaving football for almost ten years Football was a way of life in Mark's family. His father was a coach in a primary school. His elde brother Roy was now playing at a top college. Mark was expected to follow his brother's footsteps and make his family proud. But he had a secret. Though he was good at football, Mark's heart wasn't in it anymore. He had another sport on his mind. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Mark hopped on the school bus heading home. Through the bus window, he could see the cheerleading squad (啦啦队) on the field. The cheerleaders were kicking dancing, and performing amazing moves. Mark was fascinated. In fact, he had been attracted by cheerleading for some time He pulled out a piece of paper from his schoolbag. Printed across the top in big letters was the phrase Cheerleaders Wanted. That's what Mark really wanted to do. His love for football had gone away months ago, and he longed for being a cheerleader instead of a football player. He knew that cheerleading would not only be a physical challenge: it would also be an emotional one too. His family had such high expectations for him when it came to footbal. But Mark was tired of trying to keep up with his brother. He wanted his dream and was ready to go on his own path Right now, after his football tryout, he knew he had to tell the truth to his parents. As soon as he arrived home, his parents were already waiting for him at the door. "Did you get in the football team?" they asked anxiously. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 "Yes, I made it. But I don't want to play football anymore." he replied. Hearing his apology, Mark's parents calmed down and smiled. 高三英语 第8页共8页 C$ 扫描全能王 3亿人那在用的扫^pg最后一卷 答案 1—5 ACBCA 6—10 CBACB 11—15 ACBAC 16—20 BCBAB 21-23 BCA 24-27 BCAD 28 – 31 DACD 31-35 CBBD 36-40 DFBAG 41-45 BDAAB 46-50 DCBCA 51-55 CBDCD 56. eighth 57. were created 58. cultural 59. with/to 60. to eat 61. a 62. growth 63. when 64. diseases 65. jogging 书面表达 66. one possible version Dear Jack, Given that you take a great interest in Chinese tea culture, I’m writing to keep you informed of an exhibition of Chinese tea culture to be held by the Cultural Center of my city. As scheduled, the exhibition will be available to the public next Monday, running for a week. Organized in time order, the exhibition hall will display precious and fine cultural relics of various periods in China, while systematically introducing traditional Chinese tea culture, showing its lasting charm beyond time and space. This exhibition, I believe, will bring you an impressive cultural feast never to be missed. Yours, Li Hua 67. One possible version: “Yes, I made it. But I don’t want to play football anymore,” he replied. No sooner had they heard the stunning words than his parents were frozen to the spot. With eyebrows knitted and mouths dropped open, they held Mark’s hands firmly, asking what was wrong with him. Mark was too ashamed to meet their eyes. After a while, summoning up all his courage, Mark explained what had happened to his beloved parents. Flushed with embarrassment, he made a sincere apology to his dad and mom, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to lie to you. But I really want to try cheer leading.” Hearing his apology, Mark’s parents calmed down and smiled. In a mild voice, they comforted Mark who was in low spirits. “It is absolutely OK to pursue what you really love,” said Mom. Looking up from the floor, Mark couldn’t believe what he heard. He felt a ton lighter on his shoulders. He felt a lump in his throat and couldn’t stammer out a word from his trembling lips. With teary eyes, he held his parents into his arms and thanked them for their trust. Admittedly, parents’ trust and unconditional love will empower a child for his whole life. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Mark虽然进入了高中足球队，但是他真正喜欢的 是啦啦队。他想要实现自己的梦想，准备走自己的路。Mark回家把自己的想法告诉了家人， 取得了他们的支持。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“‘是的，我做到了。但我不想再踢足球了，’他回答”可知，第一段可描 写Mark向父母坦白自己的内心想法。 ②由第二段首句内容“听到他的道歉，马克的父母平静下来，笑了”可知，第二段可描写Mark 的父母支持他的决定，Mark十分感动。 2.续写线索：陪走路——帮助——感谢——陪回家——拒绝——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 1.回答：reply/respond 2.道歉：make a sincere apology to /apologize 3.成功：make it/succeed 情绪类 1.亲爱：beloved / darling 2.含泪：teary /tearful [高分句型 2] In a mild voice, they comforted Mark who was in low spirits. (运用了 who引导定 语从句) Text 1 M: Mom, I mopped the floor and took out the trash. W: That’s good! Dinner is ready. Wash your hands and we can enjoy it then. Text 2 M: Mia, I’m already at Garden Bookstore. Where are you? W: What? I thought we would meet there at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, that is Saturday. M: Well, you’ve got the date and time wrong. Our date is at 1:00 this afternoon. W: My gosh! Sorry. I’ll go there right away. Text 3 M: You look so happy and you’re full of energy every morning, Julia. W: Yes, every day is a new beginning, especially Monday. M: I like your optimism, but every weekday morning is a pain for me. I don’t know how to get rid of my sleepiness. Text 4 W: I’m excited about my family trip to Russia. And I can drop in on my friend Anne. M: I went there last autumn. The view was amazing. W: Did you go there alone? M: No, the trip was a reward for the performance of our whole sales team. Text 5 M: Miss, I think you will look great if you wear this dress at your friend’s wedding. W: I’m afraid that it would make me stand out in the crowd. Do you have anything in a different style and maybe a bit thicker? M: Sure. Text 6 M: ⑥You’re deep in thought, Nancy. W: ⑥Oh, I’m constructing a letter to my mom in my mind. Her birthday is in two weeks, that is, at the end of the twelfth month in the Chinese calendar. And the coming new year is her animal year which is special for Chinese. M: So what are you going to give your mother for her birthday? W: I’ve prepared some red clothes. And I’ve ordered a big cake. I’ll also make a bowl of noodles for her on that day. M: Wow, that sounds quite interesting! ⑦Can you tell me more about the Chinese animal year? W: ⑦Well, it’s hard to describe orally. I can share some websites with you, so you can know more about it. M: Great! Thanks, Nancy. Text 7 W: ⑧Why have you been staying in a hotel these days? M: I have no choice. ⑧There’s something wrong with the water pipe in my bathroom, so I had to move out for a few days until the repairs are done. But I can’t go to my parents’ house because it’s far away from the company. W: I got it. ⑨Why don’t you turn to Jimmy in your department? I know you two have always gotten along well. He also lives alone near our company. M: His brother is visiting him these days. W: Well, I see. Text 8 (第 12题为总结题) M: ⑩Good morning, Sarah! Have you ever tried making your own breakfast? I’ve been doing that for quite a while. W: Morning, ⑪Alex! No, I usually buy my breakfast in a cafe. Anyway, what’s the benefit of making your own breakfast? M: It’s healthier for sure. Plus, it’s a great way to start a day with a balanced meal. W: That makes sense. ⑩But I think it will take too long. M: It can take a bit of planning, but there are quick and easy recipes. And homemade breakfasts often save money compared with store-bought ones. W: Right. ⑪But what about the days when you’re just too busy to cook? M: ⑪I usually use a smart steamer the night before those days, so I can still have homemade breakfasts. It’s also convenient. W: Got it. Maybe I’ll give it a try at weekends. Text 9 W: ⑬Hey, Frank. Where were you last Sunday? M: Oh, ⑬⑭I joined in the “Help the Homeless” program and helped out at a shelter. W: ⑬What kinds of work did you do there? M: ⑬I helped serve food and then did some cleaning. After that, I sorted out the donated clothes. W: Wow, that sounds like a lot of work. M: Yes, but it was also very rewarding. ⑭It really made me appreciate how fortunate I am to have a peaceful life. W: That’s true. By the way, homelessness is a global issue. I think what you did is really meaningful. You make me want to do something, too. M: The shelter has always been looking for more volunteers with different skills. ⑮They need people who can do not only physical work like gardening or cooking, but also office work. W: Wow, ⑮it would give me a good opportunity to show my cooking skills. M: Then why not join me this weekend? W: You can say that again! ⑯Let’s meet at your house at 8:00 a.m. this Saturday. M: ⑯I think it’ll be more convenient for you to meet me in the bookstore on Maple Street. W: ⑯Okay, Frank. You’re always considerate. Text 10 M: Good evening, everyone! Welcome to Funny Facts! Have you ever met any British people with rather strange or funny family names? Well, in the UK, hundreds of family names are no longer used, but the six funny family names we’ll talk about are still used. ⑰The first one, “Gotobed”. The first recorded person to have this family name was John Gotobedde of Cambridge in 1269. It is said that this family name came from people who had a bed, which was rare back in the 12th century. The second one, ⑱⑳“Onions”. This family name, which was first popular in France and Ireland before coming over to the UK, dates back to 1279. It was used to describe a person’s job. They were either a seller or a grower of the vegetable. The third one, “Nutter”. Nutter informally means a crazy person, but it’s really a family name that originates from Yorkshire and Lancashire. ⑲The fourth one, “Smellie”. Although it sounds a lot like “smelly”, it has nothing to do with a bad smell. Only 400 people in the UK still have this family name today. The fifth one, “Hardmeat”. You might have guessed that “Hardmeat” must have something to do with a family that sells meat. Actually, it might just have been a misspelling of the village that the name came from, which was “Hardmead” in England. Finally, ⑳“Greedy”. It’s not meant to describe people who have an insatiable appetite. In fact, the name originated in Ireland and was originally spelt “Gready”. null