江西省乐平中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题

景德镇市2024-2025学年下学期期中质量检测卷 高二英语 命题人：胡文栋 (乐平一中) 詹洪超 (乐平一中) 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力 (共两节 ，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 is the woman going to do? A. Visit her uncle. B. Go to a store. C. Deliver goods. 2. What is the probable relationship between Mr. Blake and the man? A. Doctor and patient. B. Boss and secretary. C. Driver and passenger. 3. What are the speakers doing now? A. Buying colorful balls. B. Drinking water. C. Doing an experiment. 4. Why does Mary turn down the man's offer? A. She is poorly paid. B. She is very busy. C. She is unconfident. 5. How does the woman feel now? A. Proud. B. Tired. C. Worried. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Have some whiskey. B. Travel by boat. C. Run a business. 7. What will the speakers do tonight? A. Go to a bar. B. Book a ticket. C. Attend a concert. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the man's favourite sport? A. Tennis. B. Swimming. C. Volleyball. 9. How long does the woman ride a bike every day? A. 20 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 90 minutes. 10. What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Go cycling. B. Play volleyball. C. Watch a match. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A place. B. An accident. C. A pop song. 12. What does the woman say about the old man's story? A. It's disappointing. B. It's exciting. C. It's moving. 13. What do we know about Frank? A. He plans to phone his mother weekly. B. He likes teaching others to dance. C. He often dances by himself. 听第9段材料，回答第14 至 17题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a gym. C. In a restaurant. 15. What does the woman think of the Japanese restaurant? A. It's special. B. It's expensive. C. It's far. 16. What is the man going to do this evening? A. Go swimming. B. Taste the Japanese food. C. Hold a business meeting. 17. Which room will the man choose for a meeting? A. Room 323. B. Room 213. C. Room 312. 听第10段材料，回答第18 至 20题。 18. Where did Joseph Pulitzer join the army? A. In Austria. B. In the U. S. C. In the U. K. 19. What did Joseph Pulitzer do mostly in the Mercantile Library? A. He wrote papers. B. He studied English and law. C. He taught French and German. 20. What did Joseph Pulitzer do in 1892? A. He got to St. Louis. B. He started a newspaper. C. He gave away money to Columbia University. 第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A. B. C. D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A In Paris, you only need to see the Louvre, right? Wrong! There's so much more to see in one of the world's greatest cities for arts and culture! In this article, discover the best museums to visit in Paris. Louis Vuitton Foundation The architecture of this building alone makes a visit worth it. The building was designed by famous architect Frank Gehry. There are works of art by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellsworth Kelly, Olafur Eliasson, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, and many others. The admission ticket costs €16. Hours: Mon-Sat, 10: 00 am—6: 00 pm (closed Sundays) Paris Museum of Modern Art The museum has a few huge works of art and a ton of other eye-catchers. It is technically free to visit, but they ask for a non-mandatory (非强制性的) donation of €5 to see the permanent artworks. Hours: Tues—Sun, 10: 00 am—6: 00 pm (closed Mondays) Musée National Picasso-Paris The museum is home to thousands of Picasso works. Unlike the Rodin Museum, which contains works from many artists, the Picasso Museum keeps its collection closely tied to the master. The admission ticket costs €14. Hours: Tues—Fri, 10: 00 am—6: 30 pm; Sat and Sun, 9: 30 am—6: 00 pm (closed Mondays) Musée Marmottan Monet Similar to the Picasso Museum, the Monet Museum is mostly about Monet. The museum is only what it is today thanks to Michel Monet's famous donation of his father's remaining works of art. The Admission will run you from €9 to €14. Hours: Tues—Sun, 10: 00 am—6: 00 pm, late nights on Thursdays until 9: 00 pm (closed Mondays) . 21. Which museum was designed by the architect Frank Gehry? A. Paris Museum of Modern Art B. Musée Nàtional Picasso-Paris C. Musée Marmottan Monet D. Louis Vuitton Foundation 22. What do Musée National Picasso-Paris and Musée Marmottan Monet have in common? A. Both are closed on Sundays. B. Both focus on a single artist's works. C. Both charge over €14 for admission. D. Both have extended hours on weekends. 23. When can you enter Musée Marmottan Monet? A. 6: 00 pm on Monday. B. 8: 00 pm on Thursday C. 10: 00 pm on Saturday D. 9: 00 am on Sunday B In my mind, the effect that experience had on me lasted forever. I was determined to learn swimming at the age of ten. There was a pool, at the K. P. L. B. , offering the opportunity. My mother constantly warned against it, and bore fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the K. P. L. B. pool was safe. My fear of water started from childhood. It began when I was four years old and father took me to the beach. There the huge waves knocked me down and swept over me. The K. P. L. B. pool was quiet. I was afraid of going in all alone, so I sat on the side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy. He yelled, “Hi, Skinny! How'd you like to be ducked? ” With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end. I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water. But I was not frightened out of my wits—when my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump, come out of the surface. It seemed a long way down. I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water. I tried to yell but no sound came out. I went down, down, endlessly. When I came to consciousness, I found myself on the bed in the hospital. I never went back to the pool. I avoided water whenever I could. This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by. It deprived me of the joy of boating and swimming. Finally, I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece, I practiced hard and finally he built a swimmer. Several months later, the instruction was finished, but I was not. Sometimes the terror would return. This went on till July. I swam across the Lake Wentworth. Only once did the terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water. I laughed and said, “Well, Mr. Terror, what do you think you can do to me? ” I had conquered my fear of water. 24. Why was the author frightened of water originally? A. His swimming skill was very poor. B. An experience at the beach affected him. C. He had an unpleasant memory of the pool at the age of four. D. His mother warned him about the danger of being drowned. 25. Which of the following is right about the author's experience in the K. P. L. B. pool? A. The experience made him aware that the pool was safe. B. The big boy eagerly helped him conquer the fear of water. C. When thrown into water, he knew someone would save him D. While he had no skill in swimming, he struggled to go upwards. 26. Which of the following can be used to describe the author? A. Diligent and determined. B. Optimistic and grateful. C. Dependable and adaptable. D. Stubborn and courageous. 27. What does the author try to tell us? A. A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. B. Do one thing at a time, and do well. C. Deed divides beings into lower and higher ones. D. Success always comes from daring to challenge. C A robot as large as a truck moves along the bottom of the deep sea. It eats metallic (含金属的) rock and soft mud. They travel up a long pipe to a ship, where workers and machinery separate out the rock and throw the mud back into the ocean. This is a mining operation. The rock contains a mixture of metals, including ones called rare earth metals. People use these materials to make batteries and electronics like computers and phones. Deep-sea mining hasn't happened yet. But it probably will occur within the next decade. No country owns any part of the deep sea, so a UN organization called the International Seabed Authority (ISA 国际海底管理局) decides who is allowed to mine there. It has allowed29 organizations to explore the deep sea and make plans for mining, one of which plans to begin mining in the year 2027. Scientists and environmentalists, though, warn that mining could destroy deep-sea ecosystem. In 1989, ecologist Hjalmar Thiel carried out a test. His team searched the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean, in a spot with lots of the metallic rocks that miners wanted. They didn't actually collect any of the rocks. But they disturbed the mud, just as a mining operation would. The cloud of mud fell back down over the ocean floor burying creatures living there. Up to now, the area they disturbed has not recovered. Signs of the search are still there. Deep sea creatures like sponges and corals have not moved back in. That means mining could have harmful, long-lasting consequences for deep ocean life. Scientists want to understand the deep sea better before disturbing it. Leaving the deep sea alone sounds great, but people need those metals. “Mines on land are soon going to run out, ” geologist Steven Scolt of the University of Toronto told Smithsonian Magazine. “Every electronic device in the world has rare earth metals in it. . . we need raw resources. ” New energy technologies including solar and wind power and electric cars rely on these metals as well. We may need to mine them from the sea in order to switch to greener energy sources. 28. Why a robot is placed at the bottom of the deep sea? A. To transport equipment to the ship. B. To restore damaged oceanic ecosystems. C. To extract valuable metallic resources from the seabed. D. To test underwater robotic technology. 29. What do we learn about deep-sea mining? A. It has caused terrible damage to oceanic ecosystems. B. All organizations are permitted to explore the deep sea. C. It is likely to begin within the next ten years. D. The ISA directly organizes deep-sea mining operations. 30. What did Hjalmar Thiel find in his test? A. The deep-sea ecosystem recovered rapidly after the test. B. The test caused long-term damage to the deep-sea ecosystem. C. No ecological damage was detected during the test. D. Deep see creatures adapted quickly to the effect of the test. 31. What is Steven Scolt's attitude towards deep-sea mining? A. Objective B. Indifferent C. Disapproving D. Supportive D A study following nearly 30, 000 older adults for more than 10 years has found that six key healthy lifestyle factors can significantly reduce memory loss and those adults engaging in between four and six of the healthy lifestyle behaviors could dramatically reduce their risks of developing dementia (痴呆) , even when carrying genes that increase their risks of Alzheimer's disease. “Six healthy lifestyle aspects were assessed: a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, active social contact, active cognitive (认知的) activity, never smoking, and never drinking alcohol,” the researchers explained in the new study. Participants were classified into the favorable group if they had four to six healthy lifestyle factors, into the average group for two to three factors, and into the unfavorable group for zero to one factor. The study found that people with four to six healthy habits had a much slower loss of memory than those with fewer healthy habits. People with these good habits were also much less likely to get dementia than those with one or no healthy habits. Those who had two or three good habits were 30% less likely to get dementia. The study didn't figure out which of the six healthy habits was the best for stopping dementia or which combination was the best. However, the information did show that eating healthy seemed to help prevent memory loss the most, with brain exercise and regular physical exercise also very helpful. About 20% of the people in the study had a gene that makes Alzheimer's disease more likely. Even so, having several good health habits helped slow down memory loss. This shows that changing how we live can really help. Even though each health habit helped in a different way, overall, the study found that people with more good health habits had much less memory loss than those with fewer good habits. This suggests that the choices we make in how we live can help protect our memory. The study adds to the evidence that we might be able to change our risk of memory loss. 32. What were the groups categorized based on? A. The participants' age. B. What hobbies the participants got rid of. C. The healthy lifestyles the participants had. D. What the participants' attitudes to factors were. 33. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. The favorable group was happier than the other two. B. More healthy lifestyles were of more benefit to health. C. Healthy habits had little impact on memory or dementia. D. People with a healthy diet wouldn't suffer a loss of memory. 34. Which plays the greatest role in reducing memory loss? A. Never drinking alcohol. B. Regular physical exercise. C. Active cognitive activities. D. A healthy diet. 35. What can be the best title for the text? A. Healthy Lifestyles Slowing Memory Loss B. A Study Making A Great Breakthrough C. A Healthy Diet Being The Best Lifestyle D. Old Adults Suffering From Health Problems 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分) Climate Change Causes Damage to Small Farms A new study says the speed and severity of climate change could cause major damage to small African farms. These farmers are already struggling to deal with the effects of climate change. The study was released at the African Green Revolution Forum in Addis Ababa last month. It is called the 2014 African Agriculture Status Report. “ (36) ________ About 70 percent of the rural population in sub - Saharan Africa are small-scale farmers. They produce about 80 percent of the food need in Africa, ” said Ameyaw, a lead producer of the report. (37) ________ Climate change may be impacting some farmers more than others. Scientists have found that small-scale family farmers across Africa are being overwhelmed (压垮) with the impact and severity of climate change. Small-scale farmers grow most of the crops in Africa on fields that are usually from 2 to10 hectares (公顷) . (38) ________ In African countries, farmers produce about one-point-five tons of cereal (谷物) from each hectare. Farmers in many other countries produce more than five tons per hectare. Mr. Ameyaw says there are several reasons for this difference. “ (39) ________ Weather is rainfall. Weather is drought. Weather is an increase in temperature. They are more exposed to these climate effects than any other part of the world. On top of that most of them use their own labor or family labor. They are not mechanized, ” he said. Climate change is also expected to affect the average length of the growing season. This could continue to reduce the already low amount of crops that come from each hectare. Mr. Ameyaw says experts are urging African farmers to reduce the effects of climate change with a program called Climate Smart Agriculture. (40) ________ “We are talking about farmers being able to adopt nutrient-enriching technology to improve their soil fertility, ” Ameyaw said. A. The program includes ways to improve and care for soil. B. Small-scale farmers are the backbone of African agriculture. C. This major rise in temperature brings a lot of issues to African food security. D. Small-scale farmers in Africa are much less productive than those in other continents. E. There is a great possibility for agricultural growth in Africa led by small - scale farmers. F. About 90-precent of these farms are rain - fed, which means that they depend on the weather. G. However, they are also the greatest victims of climate change. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节 ，满分30分) 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My daughter Alex had talent for acting. When she was accepted into New York University's musical theater program, I 41 the dress I'd wear to her Broadway debut (首秀) . But then she decided to be a theater instructor. It was 42 for me to understand it. “I thought 43 at gyms was just to pay the bills until you had your good luck, wasn't it? ” I asked when Alex 44 her full-time job at a gym called Equinox in New York City. “Acting was my childhood dream, ” she explained. “I loved 45 , but my adult self wants to help people 46 . ” Even after Alex earned her personal training certification, I still couldn't accept her 47 . In the spring of 2020, New York's gyms were closed, and Alex returned to Richmond in a jobless state. My 48 of her working on an acting website was rejected. Instead, she launched online exercise classes and rounded up clients using social media. Her 49 took off, and our house became her virtual studio until she returned to Manhattan in August 2020. One day I signed up for her private sessions. In between my training, I asked, “What are you doing to find a real job? ” Alex pointed to her waist, 50 my posture. “Mom, this is my 51 . I'm growing a business. ” And she was. Soon she was making more than what she ever did in gyms and had total 52 of her schedule. I was one of the many who 53 from her patient encouragement. Over time, my lower-back pain disappeared and I could lift a heavy box 54 . Through my training, I learned she knew the right 55 for her. 41. A. bought B. withdrew C. pictured D. treasured 42. A. vital B. hard C. inspiring D. touching 43. A. exercising B. hanging C. struggling D. teaching 44. A. announced B. quit C. changed D. rejected 45. A. training B. trying C. performing D. socializing 46. A. polite B. healthy C. positive D. ambitious 47. A. proposal B. progress C. refusal D. decision 48. A. suggestion B. opportunity C. knowledge D. dream 49. A. profession B. business C. research D. organization 50. A. spotting B. describing C. correcting D. appreciating 51. A. job B. hobby C. program D. instruction 52. A. lack B. ignorance C. control D. understanding 53. A. escaped B. benefited C. resulted D. grew 54. A. exactly B. extremely C. slightly D. easily 55. A. method B. person C. path D. lesson 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。 Qi Baishi is one of the 56 (famous) painters in China. He achieved success by combining talent with hard work. He was honored with the title “People's Artist” in 1953. Qi's paintings touch on 57 (vary) subjects. The general public are most impressed by his creations of aquatic life like shrimps, crabs and fish. People also love his paintings of flowers and vegetables, 58 indicate wishes for 59 (prosperous) and harvests. These works also remind them of the countryside and of their hometowns. Another common subject in Qi's art is the dove, 60 (show) his wish for world peace. His works are fresh and lively, rich 61 expression and detail. Though 62 (express) in a traditional Chinese way, Qi's works reflect an international trend in modern art. Qi is recognized first as a painter, but is also famous for seal carvings and poems. The older he got, the higher the goal he set for himself. Unlike other elderly artists who retired from public life, Qi played 63 more active social role as he 64 (age) . The International Peace Prize 65 (award) to him in 1956. 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，你的英国笔友 Olive对中国唐诗很感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件作一下简单介绍。内容包括：1. 唐诗在中国的影响及地位；2. 唐代三大著名诗人及其诗歌风格。 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式作答。 Dear Olive, I'm glad to learn that you are interested in Tang poems of China. Now let me tell you something about them. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was spring in 2018. The whole school was bathed in beautiful sunshine when Kelly Mattison, an English teacher in J. K. F High School, suddenly saw Dylan Belscher anxiously walking up and down, his right hand in his pocket. It was nothing like the everyday Belscher she had come to know. Mrs Mattison wondered if something had happened. Belscher was an average student, but not an average person. Generally, his smile would spread across the classroom. From a young age, he had started working part-time to help support his family. He had struggled to grow up, and although he was a tough boy, he was also positive and generous. He was always willing to help and was popular among his classmates. Recently, however, he had changed. He now worked longer hours, trying to earn more money. It seemed every dollar, even every cent, meant a lot to him. That morning, when Belscher noticed a dollar on the floor, excitement and opportunity took hold of him. Looking around to make sure no one was looking, he quickly bent down, picked up the dollar and put it into his pocket. However, immediately after putting the dollar in his pocket, Belscher began to feel uneasy. As the day progressed, he began to feel worse and he couldn't even concentrate during class. The one dollar bill felt like a fire burning in his pocket. He kept thinking about Mrs Mattison, who always taped (粘贴) lost items on the whiteboard and asked students to do the same. He was so lost in thought that he didn't even hear his deskmate call his name. “Are you OK, Belscher? ” His deskmate, Megan Rose, asked. “Sure. . . ” Belscher paused, unable to complete the sentence. His heart began to race and his mind went blank. “Why. . . why are. . . you. . . asking? ” Rose was curious. “Your face is so red! ” she whispered. The whisper exploded like a bomb, and Belscher felt as if the whole world was watching him and could see inside his pocket. Belscher was so overcome with embarrassment and guilt that he rushed out of the classroom. Even the bright spring sunshine wasn't strong enough to wash away his shame. 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。 Paragraph 1: Just then, Mrs Mattison approached, “What's up, Belscher? ” ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The next day, moved by what she had heard, Mrs Mattison posted the story on her blog. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 景德镇市2024-2025学年下学期期中质量检测卷 高二英语 参考答案 第一部分 听力 1-5 AACBB 6-10 ACBAB 11-15 CCAAA 16-20 BCBBC 第二部分 阅读理解 21-23 DBB 24-27 BDAD 28-31 CCBD 32-35 CBDA 36-40BGDFA 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 完形填空： 41-45 CBDAC 46-50 BDABC 51-55 ACBDC 第二节 语法填空： 56 most famous 57 various 58 which 59 prosperity 60 showing 61 in 62 expressed 63 a 64 aged 65 was awarded 第四部分 写作 第一节 应用文参考答案： Dear Jack, I’m glad to learn that you are interested in Tang poems of China. Now let me tell you something about them. Tang poems are a shining pearl in Chinese culture, deeply influencing Chinese literature and people's daily lives. They represent the peak of ancient Chinese poetry. Among the famous poets, Li Bai's works are full of romanticism and unrestrained imagination. Du Fu is known for his realistic style, reflecting the social reality of that time. Wang Wei's poems are full of natural beauty and a serene mood. Hope you can feel the charm of Tang poems. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写参考答案： Just then, Mrs Mattison approached, “What’s up, Belscher? ” Belscher hesitated for a moment before he admitted, “I misbehaved and kept a dollar I picked up. I am sorry. ” He couldn’t hold back his tears. Mrs Mattison listened attentively and then she smiled warmly. “That's OK, my boy. But why? ” Belscher told her what had happened. His family was not rich and, to make things worse, his mother had fallen seriously ill. “I needed money, and even a dollar means a lot, ” Belscher said. Mrs Mattison listened in silence. Patting Belscher on the back, she said gently, “Everything will be OK, dear! ” The next day, moved by what she had heard, Mrs Mattison posted the story on her blog. Rose was the first to spot it and the whole class was willing to help Belscher. More social media users began responding, offering their support in various ways. With more concern and help pouring in, Belscher's mother started to gradually recover and the shining smile gradually returned to his face. As the beautiful spring sunshine kissed every lovely face around him, Belscher realized that the love of others was his constant companion and that his honesty had encouraged many acts of kindness. 听力原文： Text 1 M: Monica, would you please pick up a can of soda for me while you are at the grocery store? W: Sorry, I’m going to see Uncle Jimmy. (1) He had a stomach ache last night. You can telephone the store and have it delivered to you. Text 2（第 2 题为推断题） M: Good morning. I’m here for my checkup. And I want to have a tooth pulled. W: Why don’t you have a seat? Mr. Blake will be with you in a few moments. He’s still on the subway. M: Thank you. Text 3（第 3 题为推断题） W: First, we need to put a certain amount of water in the container. And then let’s put some colorful balls on the water and see if they are going to sink or float. What do you think, Henry? M: Well, it’s quite easy for me. Text 4 M: Mary, you’re really a good basketball player. Why not join my sports center and do a part-time job? You can earn some pocket money. W: I’d like to, but I’m already working to a very tight schedule. (4) Text 5 M: We should keep going, so we can get to our camping site before dark. W: You know we’ve walked for three hours, and now I just want to take a break. (5) I really envy you having such an athletic build. Text 6 M: Hey, Grace. What about having a taste of the whiskey? (6) W: It sounds great. Hmm … It tastes good. What is the brand? M: It’s called Cutty Sark. W: Oh, I learned about it from an online video yesterday. It’s said that the whiskey got its name from a ship named Cutty Sark. It was one of the fastest sailing ships of its day about 150 years ago. It could transport tea from China to Britain and bring Australian wool back to Britain. M: Wow, you are right. I have got two tickets to the concert tonight. Let’s go to the Millennium Dome together. (7) W: Fantastic! (7) We can also enjoy eating yummy food there. Text 7 W: Hi, Robert. You’re in great shape. How do you do it? M: Thanks. Well, I love playing different sports, such as badminton, volleyball and tennis. But my favorite sport is swimming. (8) I go to the pool about three times a week, and I swim for about one and a half hours each time. W: Wow, that’s a really long time. M: What about you? What do you do in your free time? W: I ride my bike for 20 minutes every day. (9) Sometimes, I play basketball with my friends. M: You know what? My sports club needs a player for a volleyball game at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow. Would you like to join? (10) W: It seems like a lot of fun. Sure, I’ll be there. (10) Text 8（第 11 题为主旨大意题） W: Do you like the song Mohe Ballroom, Frank? (13) M: Yes, I’m very interested in the pop song. It’s popular on TikTok. I was lost in thought while listening to the song this morning. It touched my soft heart. W: Whenever I listen to the music, I’m deeply moved to tears. The singer tells people a heartbreaking story about a fire. M: A story? Please tell me more about it. W: The song was written by Liu Shuang. He was inspired by an old man’s experience. (12) It was said the old man danced alone in Mohe Ballroom. M: Dance alone? W: Yes. His wife loved dancing and died in a forest fire in Mohe County. He missed his late wife too much and often went there and danced alone. (12) M: His story moved me too. (12) W: I think we should bear in mind that people are supposed to protect the forest. M: You’re right. We should also value people around us. I decide to ring my mother up every week. (13) Text 9（第 14 题为推断题） W: So here is your key to room 323, Mr. Wilson. The luggage will be brought to your room in twenty minutes. M: Thanks, I’d like to swim this afternoon. Do you have a swimming pool in the hotel? W: Yes, we do. It’s on the fourth floor. M: One more thing: Is the restaurant still open? W: I’m afraid not. But I could recommend you a unique Japanese restaurant. (15) And they play lots of Beatles songs there. But many people always feel a bit confused when they enter the restaurant. That is just because it looks like a typical Japanese restaurant outside, but inside it’s a mix of eastern and western designs. It’s located not far from here, about five minutes’ walk. M: How about the food there? W: The food is good but not expensive. And it’s also quite clean. M: Thank you. I will walk there and have a try this evening. (16) Is there any meeting room available tomorrow afternoon? (17) W: Yes, there are two left. Which room would you like, room 213 or room 312? M: I’d like a quiet one. W: Okay, then room 312 is fine. (17) M: Thanks for your help. (17) Text 10 I’m Jody Sowell and this is STL History Minute. Today I’d like to share with you something about Joseph Pulitzer. He was born on April 10th, 1847 in Hungary. He learned to speak both French and German in private schools before his father’s firm went out of business. Later on, Joseph first tried to become a soldier in the Austrian and then the British army. But he was turned down due to his weak eyesight and poor health. Luckily, he got his big chance in the United States. (18) He arrived in St. Louis in 1865 and had a new start. He spent much of his time at the Mercantile Library, learning English and studying law. (19) In 1868, the city’s largest German newspaper offered him a job as a reporter. In 1878, he bought and combined two other newspapers to create the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In 1892, Pulitzer offered the Columbia University a large sum of money to establish the world’s first school of journalism—Columbia University School of Journalism, which opened in 1912. (20) The Pulitzer Prize was named after him. We are lucky now to have so many Pulitzer Prize winners. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$