黑龙江哈尔滨第十二中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语考试试卷

此 处 禁 止 答 题 …………○………外…………○…………装…………○…………订…………○…………线…………○………… …………○………内…………○…………装…………○…………订…………○…………线…………○………… 姓名___________________________ 班级___________________________ 考号___________________________ …………○………内…………○…………装…………○…………订…………○…………线…………○………… …………○………外…………○…………装…………○…………订…………○…………线…………○………… 2024-2025 学年度下学期 高二学年期中考试英语学科试卷 考试时间 ：120分钟；试卷分值 ：150分 注意事项 ： 1 ．答题前请在答题卡上粘好条形码 ，并填写姓名、班级、考号等信息 ， 2 ．选择题用2B铅笔在答题卷上把对应题目的答案标号涂黑 ，非选择题用0.5mm 的黑色签字笔在每题对应的答题区域内做答 ，答在试题卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1分，共20小题，满分20分） 第一节 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 3:30. C. At about 2:30. 2. Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To live in a big house.. C. To go to a good school. 3. What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Meet Mr. Cooper. C. Have a meeting. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Family members. B. A coin collection. C. Christmas gifts. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student. 第二节 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Confident. B. Bored. C. Nervous. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He can’t drive his car now. C. He forgot to pick up his aunt. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. Paul’s house. B. The airport. C. The hospital. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A hostess. C. A reporter. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Stopping talking. B. Sharing opinions. C. Taking notes carefully. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 9. C. 8. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Winter. C. Fall. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. English. B. French. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s just found a well-paid job. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s got a promotion. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She helped increase the sales. B. She set up a new department. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Public praise. C. Sales figures. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Change her office. B. Give a speech. C. Meet some customers. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，共20小题，满分50分） 第一节 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 Middle School Laboratory(实验室) Safety Rules Science is about discovering and exploring(探索）the natural world. Explorations can occur in the classroom, laboratory or field. As part of your science lessons, you will take part in many activities using many different materials, equipment and chemicals, which can be dangerous if not used correctly. As a result, you may be faced with biological, chemical or physical hazards. Safety is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing. The following safety rules have been developed for the protection and safety of everyone. ★ Behave yourself in a responsible way at all times. Risky behavior such as throwing things and doing experiments without teachers' instructions is not allowed. ★Eating, drinking, chewing gum, wearing make-up, touching contact lenses(隐形眼镜）or other unsafe activities are not allowed . ★Do not enter or work in the laboratory unless an instructor is present. ★Never enter areas where chemicals are kept. ★Taking any chemicals or equipment away from the classroom or laboratory is not allowed. The safety rules must be followed at all times. Review these rules with your teacher and parents, then sign and get the signature(签名）of a parent. The signature shows that you understand the lab can be dangerous, and that you have read the rules and agree to follow them at all times. Signatures are needed before you can go on with any lab or science classroom activity. 21.What does the underlined word "hazards "probably mean in Paragraph 1? A. illnesses. B. examinations. C. experiments. D. dangers. 22. Which of the following might be allowed in the lab? A. Drinking soda. B. Having breakfast. C. Wearing glasses. D. Taking away chemicals. 23. What should students do after reading the rules? A. Get a teacher's signature. B. Sign to agree to the rules. C. Take a test on safety rules. D. Go on with lab activities. B It has been four years since Grandma Joy told her grandson that she had never seen the most beautiful views of America. Since then, they have gone on many cross-country trips. Brad Ryan had been feeling tired of studying in a vet school when he visited his 85-year-old grandma in 2015. He hoped that spending some quality family time would help lift his spirits. As he was telling his grandma stories of his travels, however, he was heartbroken to hear that she had never seen the ocean or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to go hiking with him. Needless to say, she was more than happy to agree. They have since visited 29 different national parks across America---from the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado to the Acadia National Park in Maine. Over the four years, Ryan and his grandma have driven 25,000 miles through 38 states. And it has greatly affected his quality of life. “Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes, who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive has taught me how to live,” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to slow down and see life in a different way, which has made it a lot richer.” “I love my grandma so much, and it’s just really giving me a lot of peace when she passed away. I can go back to these places, feel her spirit, and feel connected to her,” he added. Ryan posted all of their trips on Facebook. He hopes more young people will spare time to be with their elders. “I want young people to know that hanging out with your grandparents is cool. And there’s so much we can learn from our elders,” Ryan said. 24. Why did Brad Ryan visit his grandma in 2015? A. To please his grandma. B. To cheer himself up. C. To take his grandma to travel. D. To share his travelling experiences. 25. How did Brad Ryan feel when he heard his grandma had never seen the ocean or mountains? A. shocked B. excited C. doubtful. D. sad. 26. What influence did Brad Ryan’s grandma have on him? A. She told him to have peace of mind. B. She helped him find his life goal. C. She made him live a better life. D. She gave him a lot of encouragement. 27. What is Brad Ryan’s purpose of posting their trips online? A. To encourage the young to keep their elders company(陪伴). B. To share his joy of travelling with his grandma. C. To advise young people to take a trip. D. To show young people what they can learn from their elders. C Your house may have an effect on your figure（体型）. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情) when they're in poorly lit places — and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites（食欲）. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue. Don't forget the clock — or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12­inch plate instead of a 10­inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we'll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass. 28.The text is especially helpful for those who care about________. A. their home comforts B. healthy diets C. house buying D. their body shape 29. A home environment in blue can help people________. A. reduce food intake B. digest food better C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites 30. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Use smaller spoons. C. Play fast music. D. Turn down the lights. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Effects of Self-consciousness B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Is Your House Making You Fat? D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing? D What is the greatest threat to mankind? Maybe different people come up with different answers. However, there is no denying the fact that the only threat to humankind, apart from humankind itself, is, without any doubt, the nature. Natural disasters are the result of natural environmental processes that have a damaging effect on people. Natural disasters can come in many forms: such as geological events like earthquakes, tsunamis or mud-rock flows; climatic events like storms, hurricanes or tornadoes and fire events like forest fires and wildfires. The damage done by natural disasters is mainly as a result of our inability to predict(预测) exactly when they will happen. Although great progress has been made in designing and developing forecasting models for some natural disaster, complete certainty is still impossible. Even to be pessimistic（悲观的）， there is a possibility that human beings will never achieve accurate prediction of the happening of all natural disasters. What's more, even though we were able to predict these disasters from nature, preventing them is equally impossible. So we only have two ways to both prevent injuries or deaths and reduce economic losses to the least. These two methods are to prepare before a natural disaster comes to hit, and to manage the necessary resources and public services after a natural disaster strikes. These two things have always been at the leading position of the projects of both national governments and international organizations. In the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for the "preparedness, response and recovery planning" of both man-made and natural disasters. Most natural disasters cannot be prevented, and both emergency preparation and good disaster management are the best ways to deal with them. Although natural events may appear to serve no purpose but simply to punish and destroy, natural disasters, a perfect symbol of the great power of the nature, are display of our planet's evolution and its state of change. 32. Which can't be regarded as a similarity between tornadoes and earthquakes? A. They can not be prevented. B. They cause damage to people. C. They are both geological events. D. They are both the result of natural environmental processes. 33. The reason why natural disasters cause so much damage is that ________. A. our forecasting equipment is too old for many natural disasters B. it is very difficult to predict when exactly they will happen C. we don't do enough preparation before natural disasters strike D. we don't have the necessary public services to use after natural disasters strike 34. It may be concluded (作结论)from the passage that ________. A. good preparation and disaster management are advisable. B. human beings are pessimistic to the future C. being well-prepared can avoid economic losses D. natural disasters can not be predicted at all 35.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A symbol of the power of nature B. The greatest threat to mankind C. Reduce losses to the least D. Natural disasters and mankind 第二节 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。 All of us deserve to be able to enjoy life without being bothered about anything. ____36____. If you really want to stop being shy, it is very important that you come out of the shell and develop your personality. For an introverted （内向的）person, shyness can be natural personality trait(特征）. ____37____. They are as follows: Improve Your Self-esteem（自尊） Understand your strong points and keep focus on them. Accept that you are different, and appreciate yourself the way you are. Invest some more time in improving your physical appearance. _____38____. Try to figure out the root cause of your shyness. Basically, there are two major reasons that make people shy. One is that they are extremely self-conscious. So they tend to put a lot of attention on whether they are behaving in the right manner or not. ____39____. They feel that there is nothing interesting around them. Both these factors make them very nervous. Practice Conversation ____40____. There is an old saying that practice makes perfect. To start with, stand in front of a mirror, think of a subject of your choice and talk to yourself. It may sound really silly, but it works. You should stop being shy and start conversation with others. It is important for you to achieve your personal goals in life. A. The other is that they have a negative attitude towards their life. B. However, those who are shy hold themselves back from doing so. C. It makes a lot of difference as it increases the level of self-confidence. D. However, it can be reduced to some range with the help of a few simple steps. E. People who feel shy can't get in touch with others willingly, so they like to stay at home. F. Those who are shy find it difficult to communicate with others, but the conversation skills can be improved with a bit of practice. G. Therefore, you needn't be shy. 第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） In the morning, Slim got up and prepared breakfast for his wife as usual. Nicole, his wife, was listening to music in the bedroom. 41 , he felt that his body was shaking. Slim had the 42 response that there was an earthquake! He shouted quickly, “Dear, earthquake! Go to the toilet!” Nicole heard the shouting, 43 the first aid box quickly and ran into the toilet. The house was 44 even more dramatically. Bathroom was the next door to the kitchen. Slim picked up a kitchen 45 and two pieces of bread outside the kitchen. Slim tried to run along the wall to help Nicole. 46 , it got dark suddenly with an explosion. The house 47 down and many things fell from above. Nicole was quickly buried in 48 . She felt breathing very difficult. She tried to stand up, but 49 . A few minutes later, the land was 50 . Nicole heard the sound of short breath and thought it was Slim! She shouted to him but no 51 ! He probably fainted. Nicole kept saying his name and she finally heard a response. Two people encouraged and 52 each other. They knew that there must be a way to escape. Slim found that they were close and were 53 by the fallen stones and some powder. He started to dig with the kitchen knife. He felt 54 from his fingers. Finally, he removed the last piece of larger stones. Slim touched Nicole’s one hand, then dug the 55 stones of her body. Finally, Nicole had a steady breathing slowly. Two people sat on the ground and hugged together. （ ）41. A. Unfortunately B. Actually C. Suddenly D. Really （ ）42. A. rapid B. recent C. second D. best （ ）43. A. used up B. found up C. put away D. took up （ ）44. A. shaking B. burning C. falling D. moving （ ）45. A. tool B. knife C. fork D. cook （ ）46. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Besides （ ）47. A. lay B. kept C. crashed D. bent （ ）48. A. pieces B. ashes C. dirt D. ruins （ ）49. A. senseless B. impossible C. impractical D. invaluable （ ）50. A. silent B. usual C. flat D. normal （ ）51. A. hope B. sign C. response D. result （ ）52. A. touched B. held C. called D. calmed （ ）53. A. separated B. wrapped C. fastened D. limited （ ）54. A. cold B. pain C. water D. warmth （ ）55. A. sticking B. dealing C. spreading D. surrounding 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, 56 Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks. Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might ____57_ _ (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal ___ 58_ __ (create) special designs. The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, _ _59_ __ (use) twigs(树枝)to remove it. Over time, ___60_ __ the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which __ _ _61__ _ _(gradual) turned into chopsticks. Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, __ _62_ __ lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the __ _63_ __ (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and __ _64 ___ (be) too violent for use at the table. Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat ____65____ their hands. 第三节 教材单句语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 66. I was so _____________________(frighten) that I just froze. 67. Even though we ________________(lose) a lot, moments like those gave us hope for the future. 68. Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell _____________her bicycle. 69. It was only a few days _______________ we were rescued. 70. ____________(step) out of the station, I suddenly feel a fresh wind on my face. 71. _________________(thank), Smartie came home just in time. 72. All of ___________ sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. 73. I ________________(sit) in my room when the roof flew off. 74. I spot a small girl ___________ankle is twice its normal size. 75. Anxious parents do what they can ______________(comfort) nervous and crying children. 第四部分 不规则动词变化（共10题，每题1分，满分10分） 动词原形 过去式 过去分词 汉译 1. hear 2. shake 3. fall 4. drive 5. fly 6. become 7. spread 8. catch 9. buy 10. hide 第五部分 句子翻译（共15题，每小题2分，满分30分） 1. 他因最终获胜而笑了。 2. 活动将持续3个小时。 3. 中国已经发生了巨大的变化。 4. 那一刻，我想了很多。 5. 我们的车在去机场的路上出了故障。 6. 我们将于周五晚上八点在学校俱乐部集合。 7. 你要准时参加会议，这很重要。 8. 她听得如此认真以至于忘记了时间。 9. 风暴之后有彩虹。 10. 恰好他自己就是一名英语教师。 11. 欢笑是最佳良药。 （laughter n.） 12. 今年的夏天似乎更热。 13. 我们都在一起并且平安无事。 14. 最让我印象深刻的是他的魔术。 （impress vt. magic tricks n.） 15. 当我们期待的那一天终于来临的时候，我们都很兴奋。（excite vt.） 2023－2024学年度下学期高一学年期末测试 第 7 页 共 10 页 第 8 页 共 10 页 2024－2025学年度下学期高二学年期中考试 第 1 页 共 4 页 第 2 页 共 4 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 2024－2025 学年度下学期高二学年期中考试 第 1 页 共 10 页 第 2 页 共 10 页 姓 名 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 班 级 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 考 号 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ … … … … ○ … … … 内 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … … … … … ○ … … … 外 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … 学年度下学期 英语学科试卷 考试时间 ：120分钟；试卷分值 ：150分 注意事项 ： 1 ．答题前请在答题卡上粘好条形码 ，并填写姓名、班级、考号等信息 ， 2 ．选择题用2B铅笔在答题卷上把对应题目的答案标号涂黑 ，非选择题用0.5mm 的黑色签字笔在每题对应的答题区域内做答 ，答在试题卷上无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题 1 分，共 20 小题，满分 20 分） 第一节 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。 每段对话仅读一遍。 1. When will the man send a fax to the woman? A. At about 1:30. B. At about 3:30. C. At about 2:30. 2. Why does the man want to move? A. To be near his company. B. To live in a big house.. C. To go to a good school. 3. What will the man do tomorrow evening? A. Plan the schedule. B. Meet Mr. Cooper. C. Have a meeting. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Family members. B. A coin collection. C. Christmas gifts. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Doctor and patient. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student. 第二节 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 time will the speakers arrive at the hall? A. At 10:30. B. At 10:00. C. At 10:35. 7. How does the man feel now? A. Confident. B. Bored. C. Nervous. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What seems to bother Paul? A. He lost his car keys. B. He can’t drive his car now. C. He forgot to pick up his aunt. 9. Where will the speakers go next? A. Paul’s house. B. The airport. C. The hospital. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What is the woman? A. An actress. B. A hostess. C. A reporter. 11. What should the interviewer do first in the telephone interview? A. Write down the questions. B. Make a self-introduction to the interviewee. C. Tell the interviewee the purpose of the interview. 12. What is important to the interviewer while listening? A. Stopping talking. B. Sharing opinions. C. Taking notes carefully. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How many Canadian cities are larger than Quebec? A. 7. B. 9. C. 8. 14. Which season is the most beautiful in Quebec according to Nancy? A. Spring. B. Winter. C. Fall. 15. What language do most people speak in Quebec? A. English. B. French. C. Spanish. 16. What is Nancy’s favorite city? A. Paris. B. Quebec. C. New York 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What is the great news about Alice Green? A. She’s just found a well-paid job. B. She’s moved to a big city. C. She’s got a promotion. 18. What did Alice Green do for the company last year? A. She helped increase the sales. B. She set up a new department. C. She developed a new product. 19. What do people in the speaker’s company care about most? A. High technologies. B. Public praise. C. Sales figures. 20. What will Alice Green probably do next? A. Change her office. B. Give a speech. C. Meet some customers. 2023－2024 学年度下学期高一学年期末测试 第 3 页 共 10 页 第 4 页 共 10 页 此 处 禁 止 答 题 … … … … ○ … … … 外 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … … … … … ○ … … … 内 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … 第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题 2.5 分，共 20 小题，满分 50 分） 第一节 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 Middle School Laboratory(实验室) Safety Rules Science is about discovering and exploring(探索）the natural world. Explorations can occur in the classroom, laboratory or field. As part of your science lessons, you will take part in many activities using many different materials, equipment and chemicals, which can be dangerous if not used correctly. As a result, you may be faced with biological, chemical or physical hazards. Safety is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing. The following safety rules have been developed for the protection and safety of everyone. ★ Behave yourself in a responsible way at all times. Risky behavior such as throwing things and doing experiments without teachers' instructions is not allowed. ★Eating, drinking, chewing gum, wearing make-up, touching contact lenses(隐形眼镜）or other unsafe activities are not allowed . ★Do not enter or work in the laboratory unless an instructor is present. ★Never enter areas where chemicals are kept. ★Taking any chemicals or equipment away from the classroom or laboratory is not allowed. The safety rules must be followed at all times. Review these rules with your teacher and parents, then sign and get the signature(签名）of a parent. The signature shows that you understand the lab can be dangerous, and that you have read the rules and agree to follow them at all times. Signatures are needed before you can go on with any lab or science classroom activity. 21.What does the underlined word "hazards "probably mean in Paragraph 1? A. illnesses. B. examinations. C. experiments. D. dangers. 22. Which of the following might be allowed in the lab? A. Drinking soda. B. Having breakfast. C. Wearing glasses. D. Taking away chemicals. 23. What should students do after reading the rules? A. Get a teacher's signature. B. Sign to agree to the rules. C. Take a test on safety rules. D. Go on with lab activities. B It has been four years since Grandma Joy told her grandson that she had never seen the most beautiful views of America. Since then, they have gone on many cross-country trips. Brad Ryan had been feeling tired of studying in a vet school when he visited his 85-year-old grandma in 2015. He hoped that spending some quality family time would help lift his spirits. As he was telling his grandma stories of his travels, however, he was heartbroken to hear that she had never seen the ocean or mountains. Ryan then asked his grandmother if she would like to go hiking with him. Needless to say, she was more than happy to agree. They have since visited 29 different national parks across America---from the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado to the Acadia National Park in Maine. Over the four years, Ryan and his grandma have driven 25,000 miles through 38 states. And it has greatly affected his quality of life. “Seeing it through my grandmother’s eyes, who every morning wakes up and is thankful to be alive has taught me how to live,” Ryan said. “With her, I’ve had to slow down and see life in a different way, which has made it a lot richer.” “I love my grandma so much, and it’s just really giving me a lot of peace when she passed away. I can go back to these places, feel her spirit, and feel connected to her,” he added. Ryan posted all of their trips on Facebook. He hopes more young people will spare time to be with their elders. “I want young people to know that hanging out with your grandparents is cool. And there’s so much we can learn from our elders,” Ryan said. 24. Why did Brad Ryan visit his grandma in 2015? A. To please his grandma. B. To cheer himself up. C. To take his grandma to travel. D. To share his travelling experiences. 25. How did Brad Ryan feel when he heard his grandma had never seen the ocean or mountains? A. shocked B. excited C. doubtful. D. sad. 26. What influence did Brad Ryan’s grandma have on him? A. She told him to have peace of mind. B. She helped him find his life goal. C. She made him live a better life. D. She gave him a lot of encouragement. 27. What is Brad Ryan’s purpose of posting their trips online? A. To encourage the young to keep their elders company(陪伴). B. To share his joy of travelling with his grandma. C. To advise young people to take a trip. D. To show young people what they can learn from their elders. C Your house may have an effect on your figure（体型）. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan. Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情) when they're in poorly lit places — and 2024－2025 学年度下学期高二学年期中考试 第 5 页 共 10 页 第 6 页 共 10 页 姓 名 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 班 级 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 考 号 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ … … … … ○ … … … 内 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … … … … … ○ … … … 外 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness. Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites（食欲）. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue. Don't forget the clock — or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal. Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we'll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass. 28.The text is especially helpful for those who care about________. A. their home comforts B. healthy diets C. house buying D. their body shape 29. A home environment in blue can help people________. A. reduce food intake B. digest food better C. burn more calories D. regain their appetites 30. What are people advised to do at mealtimes? A. Eat quickly. B. Use smaller spoons. C. Play fast music. D. Turn down the lights. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Effects of Self-consciousness B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Is Your House Making You Fat? D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing? D What is the greatest threat to mankind? Maybe different people come up with different answers. However, there is no denying the fact that the only threat to humankind, apart from humankind itself, is, without any doubt, the nature. Natural disasters are the result of natural environmental processes that have a damaging effect on people. Natural disasters can come in many forms: such as geological events like earthquakes, tsunamis or mud-rock flows; climatic events like storms, hurricanes or tornadoes and fire events like forest fires and wildfires. The damage done by natural disasters is mainly as a result of our inability to predict(预测) exactly when they will happen. Although great progress has been made in designing and developing forecasting models for some natural disaster, complete certainty is still impossible. Even to be pessimistic（悲观的）， there is a possibility that human beings will never achieve accurate prediction of the happening of all natural disasters. What's more, even though we were able to predict these disasters from nature, preventing them is equally impossible. So we only have two ways to both prevent injuries or deaths and reduce economic losses to the least. These two methods are to prepare before a natural disaster comes to hit, and to manage the necessary resources and public services after a natural disaster strikes. These two things have always been at the leading position of the projects of both national governments and international organizations. In the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for the "preparedness, response and recovery planning" of both man-made and natural disasters. Most natural disasters cannot be prevented, and both emergency preparation and good disaster management are the best ways to deal with them. Although natural events may appear to serve no purpose but simply to punish and destroy, natural disasters, a perfect symbol of the great power of the nature, are display of our planet's evolution and its state of change. 32. Which can't be regarded as a similarity between tornadoes and earthquakes? A. They can not be prevented. B. They cause damage to people. C. They are both geological events. D. They are both the result of natural environmental processes. 33. The reason why natural disasters cause so much damage is that ________. A. our forecasting equipment is too old for many natural disasters B. it is very difficult to predict when exactly they will happen C. we don't do enough preparation before natural disasters strike D. we don't have the necessary public services to use after natural disasters strike 34. It may be concluded (作结论)from the passage that ________. A. good preparation and disaster management are advisable. B. human beings are pessimistic to the future C. being well-prepared can avoid economic losses D. natural disasters can not be predicted at all 35.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A symbol of the power of nature B. The greatest threat to mankind C. Reduce losses to the least D. Natural disasters and mankind 第二节 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。 2023－2024 学年度下学期高一学年期末测试 第 7 页 共 10 页 第 8 页 共 10 页 此 处 禁 止 答 题 … … … … ○ … … … 外 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … … … … … ○ … … … 内 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … All of us deserve to be able to enjoy life without being bothered about anything. ____36____. If you really want to stop being shy, it is very important that you come out of the shell and develop your personality. For an introverted （内向的）person, shyness can be natural personality trait(特征）. ____37____. They are as follows: Improve Your Self-esteem（自尊） Understand your strong points and keep focus on them. Accept that you are different, and appreciate yourself the way you are. Invest some more time in improving your physical appearance. _____38____. Try to figure out the root cause of your shyness. Basically, there are two major reasons that make people shy. One is that they are extremely self- conscious. So they tend to put a lot of attention on whether they are behaving in the right manner or not. ____39____. They feel that there is nothing interesting around them. Both these factors make them very nervous. Practice Conversation ____40____. There is an old saying that practice makes perfect. To start with, stand in front of a mirror, think of a subject of your choice and talk to yourself. It may sound really silly, but it works. You should stop being shy and start conversation with others. It is important for you to achieve your personal goals in life. A. The other is that they have a negative attitude towards their life. B. However, those who are shy hold themselves back from doing so. C. It makes a lot of difference as it increases the level of self-confidence. D. However, it can be reduced to some range with the help of a few simple steps. E. People who feel shy can't get in touch with others willingly, so they like to stay at home. F. Those who are shy find it difficult to communicate with others, but the conversation skills can be improved with a bit of practice. G. Therefore, you needn't be shy. 第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） In the morning, Slim got up and prepared breakfast for his wife as usual. Nicole, his wife, was listening to music in the bedroom. 41 , he felt that his body was shaking. Slim had the 42 response that there was an earthquake! He shouted quickly, “Dear, earthquake! Go to the toilet!” Nicole heard the shouting, 43 the first aid box quickly and ran into the toilet. The house was 44 even more dramatically. Bathroom was the next door to the kitchen. Slim picked up a kitchen 45 and two pieces of bread outside the kitchen. Slim tried to run along the wall to help Nicole. 46 , it got dark suddenly with an explosion. The house 47 down and many things fell from above. Nicole was quickly buried in 48 . She felt breathing very difficult. She tried to stand up, but 49 . A few minutes later, the land was 50 . Nicole heard the sound of short breath and thought it was Slim! She shouted to him but no 51 ! He probably fainted. Nicole kept saying his name and she finally heard a response. Two people encouraged and 52 each other. They knew that there must be a way to escape. Slim found that they were close and were 53 by the fallen stones and some powder. He started to dig with the kitchen knife. He felt 54 from his fingers. Finally, he removed the last piece of larger stones. Slim touched Nicole’s one hand, then dug the 55 stones of her body. Finally, Nicole had a steady breathing slowly. Two people sat on the ground and hugged together. （ ）41. A. Unfortunately B. Actually C. Suddenly D. Really （ ）42. A. rapid B. recent C. second D. best （ ）43. A. used up B. found up C. put away D. took up （ ）44. A. shaking B. burning C. falling D. moving （ ）45. A. tool B. knife C. fork D. cook （ ）46. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. Besides （ ）47. A. lay B. kept C. crashed D. bent （ ）48. A. pieces B. ashes C. dirt D. ruins （ ）49. A. senseless B. impossible C. impractical D. invaluable （ ）50. A. silent B. usual C. flat D. normal （ ）51. A. hope B. sign C. response D. result （ ）52. A. touched B. held C. called D. calmed （ ）53. A. separated B. wrapped C. fastened D. limited （ ）54. A. cold B. pain C. water D. warmth （ ）55. A. sticking B. dealing C. spreading D. surrounding 第二节 语法填空 (共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 2024－2025 学年度下学期高二学年期中考试 第 9 页 共 10 页 第 10 页 共 10 页 姓 名 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 班 级 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ 考 号 __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ … … … … ○ … … … 内 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … … … … … ○ … … … 外 … … … … ○ … … … … 装 … … … … ○ … … … … 订 … … … … ○ … … … … 线 … … … … ○ … … … … In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China, Japan, Korea, 56 Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks. Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might ____57_ _ (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal ___ 58_ __ (create) special designs. The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, _ _59_ __ (use) twigs(树枝)to remove it. Over time, ___60_ __ the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which __ _ _61__ _ _(gradual) turned into chopsticks. Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, __ _62_ __ lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the __ _63_ __ (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and __ _64 ___ (be) too violent for use at the table. Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat ____65____ their hands. 第三节 教材单句语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 66. I was so _____________________(frighten) that I just froze. 67. Even though we ________________(lose) a lot, moments like those gave us hope for the future. 68. Lara’s parents rushed her to the hospital after she fell _____________her bicycle. 69. It was only a few days _______________ we were rescued. 70. ____________(step) out of the station, I suddenly feel a fresh wind on my face. 71. _________________(thank), Smartie came home just in time. 72. All of ___________ sudden, there was sky where the roof had been. 73. I ________________(sit) in my room when the roof flew off. 74. I spot a small girl ___________ankle is twice its normal size. 75. Anxious parents do what they can ______________(comfort) nervous and crying children. 第四部分 不规则动词变化（共 10 题，每题 1 分，满分 10 分） 动词原形 过去式 过去分词 汉译 1. hear 2. shake 3. fall 4. drive 5. fly 6. become 7. spread 8. catch 9. buy 10. hide 第五部分 句子翻译（共 15 题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 1. 他因最终获胜而笑了。 2. 活动将持续 3 个小时。 3. 中国已经发生了巨大的变化。 4. 那一刻，我想了很多。 5. 我们的车在去机场的路上出了故障。 6. 我们将于周五晚上八点在学校俱乐部集合。 7. 你要准时参加会议，这很重要。 8. 她听得如此认真以至于忘记了时间。 9. 风暴之后有彩虹。 10. 恰好他自己就是一名英语教师。 11. 欢笑是最佳良药。 （laughter n.） 12. 今年的夏天似乎更热。 13. 我们都在一起并且平安无事。 14. 最让我印象深刻的是他的魔术。 （impress vt. magic tricks n.） 15. 当我们期待的那一天终于来临的时候，我们都很兴奋。（excite vt.） 第一部分 听力 （每小题1分 共20题 满分20分） 1-5 CBBCA 6-10 ACBAB 11-15 BCCCB 16-20 CCABB 第二部分阅读理解 （每小题2.5分 共20题 满分50分） 21-23 DCB 24-27 BDCA 28-31 DABC 32-35 CBAD 36-40 BDCAF 第三部分语言知识运用 第1节 完型填空 （每小题1分 共15题 满分15分） 41-45 CADAB 46-50 BCDBA 51-55 CDABD 第二节 语法填空 （每小题1.5分 共10题 满分15分） 56. and 57. be made 58. to create 59. using 60. as/when 61. gradually 62. who 63. development 64. were 65. with　 第三节教材单句语法填空（每小题1分，共10小题，满分10分） 66. frightened 67. had lost 68. off 69. before 70. Stepping 71. Thankfully 72. a 73. was sitting 74. whose 75. to comfort 第四部分 不规则动词变化（每题1分，共10题，满分10分） 动词原形 汉译 过去式 过去分词 1. hear 听见 heard heard 2. shake 动摇震动 shook shaken 3. fall 落下 降落 倒 fell fallen 4. drive 开车 drove driven 5. fly 飞 flew flown 6. become 变成 became become 7. spread 延伸 展开 spread spread 8. catch 接/抓住 赶上 caught caught 9. buy 买 bought bought 10. hide 藏起来 隐藏 hid hidden 第五部分 句子翻译（每小题2分，共15题，满分30分） 1. He smiled because he won at last. 2. The activity will last (for )three hours. 3. Great changes have taken place in China. 4. At that moment, I thought a lot. 5. Our car broke down on the way to airport. 6. We will gather at the students’ club at 8 pm this Friday. 7. It matters that you should be on time for the meeting. 8. She listened so carefully that she forgot the time. 9. The rainbow comes after the storm. 10. It happens that he is an English teacher himself. 11. Laughter is the best medicine. 12. This summer seems hotter (than usual). 13. We are/were (all) together and safe. 14. What impresses/impressed me most is/was his magic tricks. 15. We all felt excited when the day we had looked forward to came at last. 1. 听力材料 2. Text 1 3. M: Hello, this is Ultimate Computers. We would like to fax some information about after-sales service to you. Could you get it now? 4. W: I’m sorry. The fax won’t be working until 2:30. It’s 1:30. Could you try sending it an hour later? 5. M: All right. 6. Text 2 7. M: We’re going to move out of our apartment, although it’s near my company and the school. 8. W: I see. With three kids growing up, that apartment is too small. 9. Text 3 10. M: What is the schedule for tomorrow? 11. W: Let me see. You’ll have a meeting with Bill Smith at ten in the morning. Then you’ll have an appointment with Mr. Cooper at seven in the evening. 12. Text 4 13. W: Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? 14. M: Almost. I got a train model for my son, but I can’t seem to find anything for my wife. She would like a book or a case for her coin collection. 15. Text 5 16. M: I have to go to the toilet quite frequently. 17. W: Well, it sounds as if you’ve picked up a stomach infection. Let me check your temperature and blood pressure. 18. Text 6 19. M: Honey, your dress looks beautiful! When did you buy it? 20. W: I designed it myself. Are you ready? It’s ten o’clock now. We only have half an hour to get to the hall. 21. M: Don’t worry. Your watch is five minutes fast. Help me with my tie. I’m scared to death. This will be the first time I have made a speech in public. 22. W: Don’t worry. I’ll cheer you on by your side. 23. Text 7 24. W: You look upset. What’s the matter, Paul? 25. M: I locked my keys in the car, but I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt. 26. W: So, what are you going to do? 27. M: I don’t know. Could I borrow your car for a few hours? 28. W: I’m sorry, but I need to drive it to the hospital this afternoon. Do you have spare keys at home? I could drive you home now. 29. M: Yes. That will be great. 30. Text 8 31. W: Hello, everyone. Today, we’re glad to invite Mr. Hunter to our show. He has been a journalist since twenty years old. He’s going to share something about the telephone interview with us. 32. M: Hi! To conduct a telephone interview, first, you need to get everything ready before the interview. Write down the questions you want to ask and make sure you won’t miss anything important. 33. W: OK. What else shall we do? 34. M: Well, when you do the interview, the first thing to do is tell them your name and workplace. 35. W: But what if they are too busy with their work? 36. M: That’s a very good question. You can tell them the purpose of the interview before they hang up. 37. W: Then I can start the interview if they agree to give it, right? 38. M: Yes, but be sure to take notes carefully and quickly while listening. 39. W: OK. Thank you very much, Mr. Hunter. 40. Text 9 41. M: Miss Nancy, I’ve heard that you worked in Quebec for about four years before you came to Paris. Can you tell me something about Quebec? 42. W: Well, of course. The city of Quebec is the capital of Quebec Province. It lies in the northern part of Canada. It’s the ninth biggest city in the country. 43. M: I see. What’s the climate like there? 44. W: Oh, it’s very comfortable. It’s fairly warm in spring, and in summer it’s mostly bright and sunny. Fall is the most beautiful season. It’s the time to see red maple leaves. Winter in Quebec is a bit long, usually lasting about six months. In winter you can see snow everywhere, and the whole world turns white. 45. M: I can imagine that. Now please tell me something about the people there. 46. W: The people in the city are mostly French-Canadians, and about 95% of them only speak French. They enjoy a better life and live longer than most people in other parts of the world. 47. M: Wow, it’s such a good place. You must miss it very much, don’t you? 48. W: Yes, but not very often. I was born in New York, and was also brought up there, so I think it’s the best place to live and work. 49. Text 10 50. W: Hello, everyone. I have great news to report. Recently, Alice Green was given a higher position in our company with higher pay. Congratulations to her! As her boss, I’ve seen her work for our company for a number of years, and things have gone quite well. First, she helped our sales department increase sales by 200% last year. Before that, we only earned 1,500,000 dollars a year. We have advertised and promoted our products at trade shows, on TV and in the newspaper, and customers really enjoyed our products and they were satisfied with our service, too. Our company has become better known, not only in our area but also in other cities. All of us know that what people say about our business to their family and friends is most important to our company. Any high technologies can’t compare with it. Besides increased sales, Alice has established a good working relationship with her colleagues. She recognizes others’ abilities and respects others’ opinions. I believe she has the ability to lead the sales department in the right direction. Therefore, she deserves the promotion and pay raise. OK, let’s welcome Alice Green to speak to us. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$第一部分 听力 （每小题 1 分 共 20 题 满分 20 分） 1-5 CBBCA 6-10 ACBAB 11-15 BCCCB 16-20 CCABB 第二部分阅读理解 （每小题 2.5 分 共 20 题 满分 50 分） 21-23 DCB 24-27 BDCA 28-31 DABC 32-35 CBAD 36-40 BDCAF 第三部分语言知识运用 第一节 完型填空 （每小题 1 分 共 15 题 满分 15 分） 41-45 CADAB 46-50 BCDBA 51-55 CDABD 第二节 语法填空 （每小题 1.5 分 共 10 题 满分 15 分） 56. and 57. be made 58. to create 59. using 60. as/when 61. gradually 62. who 63. development 64. were 65. with 第三节教材单句语法填空（每小题 1 分，共 10 小题，满分 10 分） 66. frightened 67. had lost 68. off 69. before 70. Stepping 71. Thankfully 72. a 73. was sitting 74. whose 75. to comfort 第四部分 不规则动词变化（每题 1 分，共 10 题，满分 10 分） 动词原形 汉译 过去式 过去分词 1. hear 听见 heard heard 2. shake 动摇震动 shook shaken 3. fall 落下 降落 倒 fell fallen 4. drive 开车 drove driven 5. fly 飞 flew flown 6. become 变成 became become 7. spread 延伸 展开 spread spread 8. catch 接/抓住 赶上 caught caught 9. buy 买 bought bought 10. hide 藏起来 隐藏 hid hidden 第五部分 句子翻译（每小题 2 分，共 15 题，满分 30 分） 1. He smiled because he won at last. 2. The activity will last (for )three hours. 3. Great changes have taken place in China. 4. At that moment, I thought a lot. 5. Our car broke down on the way to airport. 6. We will gather at the students’ club at 8 pm this Friday. 7. It matters that you should be on time for the meeting. 8. She listened so carefully that she forgot the time. 9. The rainbow comes after the storm. 10. It happens that he is an English teacher himself. 11. Laughter is the best medicine. 12. This summer seems hotter (than usual). 13. We are/were (all) together and safe. 14. What impresses/impressed me most is/was his magic tricks. 15. We all felt excited when the day we had looked forward to came at last. 1. 听力材料 2. Text 1 3. M: Hello, this is Ultimate Computers. We would like to fax some information about after-sales service to you. Could you get it now? 4. W: I’m sorry. The fax won’t be working until 2:30. It’s 1:30. Could you try sending it an hour later? 5. M: All right. 6. Text 2 7. M: We’re going to move out of our apartment, although it’s near my company and the school. 8. W: I see. With three kids growing up, that apartment is too small. 9. Text 3 10. M: What is the schedule for tomorrow? 11. W: Let me see. You’ll have a meeting with Bill Smith at ten in the morning. Then you’ll have an appointment with Mr. Cooper at seven in the evening. 12. Text 4 13. W: Do you have your Christmas shopping done yet? 14. M: Almost. I got a train model for my son, but I can’t seem to find anything for my wife. She would like a book or a case for her coin collection. 15. Text 5 16. M: I have to go to the toilet quite frequently. 17. W: Well, it sounds as if you’ve picked up a stomach infection. Let me check your temperature and blood pressure. 18. Text 6 19. M: Honey, your dress looks beautiful! When did you buy it? 20. W: I designed it myself. Are you ready? It’s ten o’clock now. We only have half an hour to get to the hall. 21. M: Don’t worry. Your watch is five minutes fast. Help me with my tie. I’m scared to death. This will be the first time I have made a speech in public. 22. W: Don’t worry. I’ll cheer you on by your side. 23. Text 7 24. W: You look upset. What’s the matter, Paul? 25. M: I locked my keys in the car, but I have to go to the airport to pick up my aunt. 26. W: So, what are you going to do? 27. M: I don’t know. Could I borrow your car for a few hours? 28. W: I’m sorry, but I need to drive it to the hospital this afternoon. Do you have spare keys at home? I could drive you home now. 29. M: Yes. That will be great. 30. Text 8 31. W: Hello, everyone. Today, we’re glad to invite Mr. Hunter to our show. He has been a journalist since twenty years old. He’s going to share something about the telephone interview with us. 32. M: Hi! To conduct a telephone interview, first, you need to get everything ready before the interview. Write down the questions you want to ask and make sure you won’t miss anything important. 33. W: OK. What else shall we do? 34. M: Well, when you do the interview, the first thing to do is tell them your name and workplace. 35. W: But what if they are too busy with their work? 36. M: That’s a very good question. You can tell them the purpose of the interview before they hang up. 37. W: Then I can start the interview if they agree to give it, right? 38. M: Yes, but be sure to take notes carefully and quickly while listening. 39. W: OK. Thank you very much, Mr. Hunter. 40. Text 9 41. M: Miss Nancy, I’ve heard that you worked in Quebec for about four years before you came to Paris. Can you tell me something about Quebec? 42. W: Well, of course. The city of Quebec is the capital of Quebec Province. It lies in the northern part of Canada. It’s the ninth biggest city in the country. 43. M: I see. What’s the climate like there? 44. W: Oh, it’s very comfortable. It’s fairly warm in spring, and in summer it’s mostly bright and sunny. Fall is the most beautiful season. It’s the time to see red maple leaves. Winter in Quebec is a bit long, usually lasting about six months. In winter you can see snow everywhere, and the whole world turns white. 45. M: I can imagine that. Now please tell me something about the people there. 46. W: The people in the city are mostly French-Canadians, and about 95% of them only speak French. They enjoy a better life and live longer than most people in other parts of the world. 47. M: Wow, it’s such a good place. You must miss it very much, don’t you? 48. W: Yes, but not very often. I was born in New York, and was also brought up there, so I think it’s the best place to live and work. 49. Text 10 50. W: Hello, everyone. I have great news to report. Recently, Alice Green was given a higher position in our company with higher pay. Congratulations to her! As her boss, I’ve seen her work for our company for a number of years, and things have gone quite well. First, she helped our sales department increase sales by 200% last year. Before that, we only earned 1,500,000 dollars a year. We have advertised and promoted our products at trade shows, on TV and in the newspaper, and customers really enjoyed our products and they were satisfied with our service, too. Our company has become better known, not only in our area but also in other cities. All of us know that what people say about our business to their family and friends is most important to our company. Any high technologies can’t compare with it. Besides increased sales, Alice has established a good working relationship with her colleagues. She recognizes others’ abilities and respects others’ opinions. I believe she has the ability to lead the sales department in the right direction. Therefore, she deserves the promotion and pay raise. OK, let’s welcome Alice Green to speak to us.