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2024学年第二学期九年级质量调研
英语样卷
Part I Listening(第一部分听力)
I.Listening comprehension(听力理解)(共25分)
A.Listen and choose the right picture(根据你听到的内容,选出相应的图片)共5分)
D
E
B.Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question you hear(根据你所到的
对话和问题,选出最恰当的答案)(共5分)
6.A)Onions.
B)Tomatoes.
C)Bread.
D)Juice.
7.A)At 5 PM.
B)A1630PM.
C)At 7:00 PM.
D)At 7:30 PM.
8.A)By train.
B)By taxi.
C)By plane.
D)By bus.
9.A)To the cinema.
B)To the swimming pool.
C)To the library.
D)To the art museum.
10.A)She doesn't practice enough.
B)She chooses the wrong type of music.
C)She doesn't have enough talent.
D)She tries too many music styles at the same time.
C.Listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false(判断下列
句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用“T表示,不符合的用“表示)(共5分)
11.This email is written by Paul to share details about his family trip to Kenya.
12.Amelia's family spent a long time searching for their luggage at the airport.
13.Amelia's dad preferred to eat familiar food rather than try local Kenyan dishes.
14.It's a pity that Amelia'family didn't see any lions during their visit to Maasai Mara.
15.Paul's family will join Amelia and her family on the safari trip later.
D.Listen to the dialogue and complete the following sentences(听对话,完成下列内容,每空
格限填一词可)共10分)
16.The skin is the
of our body and covers an area of about 2 square meters.
17.The skin is so active that it is always dying and being replaced every
18.Tiny holes in the skin can open or close to help control our
19.We feel touch or pain because the skin cells are
the brain and muscles
20.Muscles react
without waiting for the brain when we feel sudden pain
Part 2
Grammar and Vocabulary
(第二部分语法和词汇)
IL.Choose the best answer(选择最恰当的答案)(供15分)
21.The Leaning Tower of Pisa is roughly the height of
19-storey building.
A)/
B)a
C)an
D)the
22.The restaurant manager apologized
the poor service and offered us free desserts.
A)to
B)as
C)at·
D)for
23.David was proud to present a painting of
own at the art gallery last week.
A)his
B)him
C)himself
D)he's
24.When she started her career,there were very
female pilots in the industry.
A)a few
B)a little
C)few
D)little
25.The campers avoided barbecues as they
cause fires and damage the forests.
A)might
B)should
C)must
D)had to
26.If he is given enough
_he will overcome his challenges and succeed.
A)suggestion
B)opportunity
C)idea
D)encouragement
27.Playing games can make events like parties and social gatherings
for shy people.
A)ease
B)easily
C)easier
D)more easily
28.So far,the decision to change the location
more problems than it solved.
A)causes
B)had caused
C)has caused
D)will cause
29.When Alice looked for the copy of Harry Potter,she found that it
by someone else
A)is borrowed B)was borrowed
C)has been borrowed D)had been borrowed
30.With the increasing number of tourists,the hotel prices are likely tothis summer.
A)rises
B)rise
C)rising
D)rose
31.Members of the Royal Family have often chosen
illness details with the public.
A)didn't share
B)don't share
C)not sharing
D)not to share
32.Because of the sudden rainstorm,we decided to have the outdoor event indoors
A)as well
B)instead
C)yet
D)anyway
33.the movie received great reviews.I didn't enjoy it as much as I expected.
A)Although
B)As
c)If
D)Unless
34.-
will the new software update be available for download?
-Next Monday.
A)How long
B)When
C)How far
D)How soon
35.
cool the robot dance performance was at this year's Spring Festival Gala!
A)What a
B)What
C)How
D)What an
III.Complete the following passage with the words in the box.Each can be used only once
将下列单词填入空格,每空限填一词,每词只能填一次)供8分)
A.releases B.waste C.rest D.completely E.tiny
From toothbrushes and shampoo bottles to furniture and toys,plastie is used to make many
everyday items-but only about 9%of the plastic we use is recycled.The 36 is burned or
thrown away into a landfill(拉圾填埋地).When plastic waste is bumed,.it_37_harmful
gases into the air.If it gets thrown away,it often makes its way into the ocean,where it can take
hundreds of years to biodegrade(生物降解).To help solve this problem,scientists have
developed a type of plastic that will break down in seawater.Biodegradable plastics are ones that
break down naturally.However,existing biodegradable plastics don't break down 38 in the
sea.They break up into 39 pieces called microplastics (instead,which are often
eaten by fish,birds,and animals.
A.heated B.common C.predicted D.end up E.noticed
Scientists have 40that by the year 2050,there will be more plastic in the ocean than
fish.Microplastics also 41 in our soil,water,and food supplies,eventually making their way
into our bodies.The new plastic could be part of the solution.Unlike other biodegradable plastics,
the new plastic fully disso/ves (in salty seawater.Tests have shown that the plastic can break
down within a few hours in seawater and in about 10 days in soil.When the material is 42 to
a temperature of 248F,it can be shaped into a variety of forms.The plastic could be used in 3D
printing and to create 43products,such as medical equipment or single-use packaging
IV.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms(用括号内所给单词的
适当形式完成下列句子)共8分)
44.The
customer to enter the store will receive a special discount (eight)
45.The students helped
to the books from the shelf and began reading.(they)
46.It's a chance to raise
and talk about the mental health of children.(aware)
47.Being followed while shopping made the woman feel
.(comfortable)
48.What do we call the day with the
daylight and the longest night?(little)
49.The school regularly organizes field trips to
students'leaming experiences.(rich)
50.It's a pity to hear that the forest was
damaged by the wildfire.(heavy)
51.I will decide whether to accept his
after I check my schedule.(invite)
V.Complete the following sentences as required(根据所给要求,完成下列句子,每空格限填
一词)共14分)
52.Simon fell ill with a bad cold after travelling for several days.(政为-般疑间句)
with a bad cold after travelling for several days?
53.Jenny watches movies without subtitles in order to improve his English,(对划线部分提问)
Jenny watch movies without subtitles?
54.The results of the survey will finally be shared with everyone.(政为反意疑问句)
The results of the survey will finally be shared with everyone,
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55.Unless the restaurant is too busy,we will get a table by the window,(保持句意不变)
the restaurant too busy,we will get a table by the window.
56.The workers had to stop the machine to check for any problem..(政为披动语态
The machine had to
by workers to check for any problem.
57.The manager said to the team,"We need to finish this project by next Friday.."(改为间i接引语)
The manager said to the team that
to finish this project by next Friday.
58.the animals,the sign,not to,.visitors,fecd,warns,over there(连词成句)
Part 3 Reading and Writing
(第三部分
读写)
VI.Reading comprehension(阅读理解)(共50分)
A.Choose the best answer(根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案)共12分)
Welcome to our online forum (dlscussion.In today's digltal nge,more and moro
famillos nre on soclal medla plavforms (to shnre thelr lives and experlences.Hear some
vlewa from our forum participants(参与者)about this tople..
Proinfluenceri
Hello everyonel As a family social medin infuencer myself,I believe there are many
great things about It.Firstly,by sharing our daily routInes,challenges.and wins.we
create content (that people renlly care about.It's llke making a big family
community.Secondly,our content gives information,advice nnd ldeas to help them
with things like being n parent.running a business,or cooking.
ConcernedParent:
I get why It's fun,but I worry about privacy ()When families share every
aspect of their lives online,especially when it involves children.It might put their
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privncy and safety in danger.Sharing too much can be risky,and kids might not
renllze how posting their lives online can afTect them in the future.
烟
I see both sides of the coin.On one side,family social media influencers usually
show a perfect picture of their family life.This can make their followers feel like
their own lives aren't good enough,because they compare them to the "perfect"
pictures online.On the other side.these influencers can also inspire (and
encourage their audience by sharing happy experiences and what they do every day.
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FamilyFinst:
Pet
While I enjoy the education and inspiration that family social media infuencers
provide,I worry about how it afTects family life.When families always take pictures
and share everything they do,it can take up a lot of time.It might make family
members feel like they need to make good content instead of just enjoying time
senlies
together.We shouldn't let trying to be popular online take awny from the real love
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and fun we have as a family.
59."Prolnfuencer"refers to someone who
A)doesn't like social media influencers
B)supports being a family social media influencer
C)thinks social media is neither good nor bad
D)is worried about social media influencers
60.ConcernedParent believes that a possible danger of sharing family life online is
A)it makes people feel like their own lives aren't good enough
B)it takes up too much family time
C)it could endanger the privacy and safety of children
D)it makes families focus too much on creating content
61.The name for the third paricipant could be
A)BalancedVicwer B)SocialFan
C)PerfectParen
D)DailySharer
62.According to Familyfirst,
should come first.
A)creating good content for social media
B)showing a perfect picture of family life
C)protecting children's privacy online
D)spending quality time together as a family
63.Which post do most people reply to?
A)Prolnfuencer B)ConcemedParent C)The third participant
D)FamilyFirst
64.The forum discussion is mainly about
A)how to become a famous social media influencer
B)why families should stop using social media
C)the different opinions on families sharing their lives online
D)how social media belps children become more confident
B.Choose the best words or expressions and complete the passage(选择最恰当的选项完成
短文共12分)
As 2025 starts,so does a new generation.A generation is a group of people who were born
during a 65 period of time,typically 15 to 18 years.People bor on or66 January I.
2025.through the year 2039 will be called Generation Beta.
The grouping before Generation Beta is called Generation Alpha (2010-2024).Before that
was Gen Z (1997-2012).Millennials (1981-1996),Gen X (1965-1980).Baby Boomers
(1946-1964),and the Silent Generation (1928-1945).
Grouping people into generations is useful for researchers who use67when studying
frends (in people's attitudes and behaviors.Although the specific characteristics of this new
generation are not yet known,experts have made some 68 For example,they think the use
of artificial intelligence and other technology will make Gen Beta different from previous
generations and help them solve problems in society.Challenges like climate change may also
inspire Gen Beta to focus even more on stfalnablliry than previous generations have.
Jason Dorsey,a researcher and author,wrote a book about generations.He said that labels
(are useful when talking about a group of people who have69 the same events or
experiences in their lifetimes.Generational grouping can be really helpful for getting a head start
and creating a(an)70understanding.But it's also important to remember that even within
a generation,we're all still individuals.
65.A)long
B)certain
C)special
D)good
66.A)after
B)from
C)in
D)until
67.A)appearance
B)personality
C)sex
D)age
68.A)suggestions
B)decisions
C)predictions
D)explorations
69.A)gone over
B)gone through
C)taken up
D)taken over
70.A)independent
B)difTerent
C)shared
D)positive
C.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词.
使共内容通顺,每空格限填一河,首字母已给)(共14分)
"Woon!Woon"My name is Mak and I'm a golden retrlever ()Today Is my big day!
My new owner is coming to the shelter to take me home.
I came to this shelter after a rescuer saved me from the streets.I was a stray dog and
homeless.I lived on the streets because my owner abandoned me.He just I71 me
on the street one day for reasons that I don't quite understand.
Life was really hard on the streets.I was a bit aggressive (and fierce when the
rescuer saved me.I showed my teeth and barked at him because I was very a72 and
hungry.In reality,I am really friendly and love human companionship ()B23,I was
already house trained before I came to live in this shelter.So.I'm all ready for adoprion().
I still remember the day I met my new owner.She came to look for a
companion on a hot summer day last month.I was playing with my friends
when she came to the shelter.I was jumping around like crazy and stepped
right on her toes.I felt really nervous until she g74一patted(径s拍)
me on my head with a loving smile on her face.It was so heart-warming
that I hugged her back in return straight away.It's true that each adoption
means two lives are saved.When you adopt,you save one of us by giving
us a cozy home and,at the same time.free up shelter space for a75 dog in need.
I'm extremely excited about going to my new owner's home but I still have w76.As
an adult dog.I have some bad habits and I hope that my new owner will be patient with me.I hope
that she'll not abandon me like my previous owner.People should think twice if they aren't ready
to be r 77 for a pet.
D.Answer the questions(根据短文内容回答下列问题)(共12分)
Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner is an amazing mountain climber.She has
climbed 14 of the world's highest mountains-which are all over
8,000 meters high!Because the air is thinner,most climbers need extra
oxygen to reach the tops of these mountains.However,Gerlinde is the
first woman to climb all 14 mountains without extra oxygen.
When Gerlinde was 13 years old,she climbed her first big
mountain-Sturzhahn in Austria (2,028 meters).She became a nurse,but always had a passion
for climbing.When she was 32 years old,Gerlinde climbed her fifth major mountain-Nanga
Parbat in Pakistan-and decided to become a full-time mountain climber.
In 2007.when Gerlinde was 37 years old,she had an accident while climbing Dhaulagiri in
Nepal-the world's seventh highest mountain.She was Inside her tent one moming when an
avolanche (struck.When the avalanche stopped,it was very dark,and she didn't know where
she was.She had a small knife and cut a hole in the tent.Slowly,Gerlinde managed to get out of the
deep snow and to the surface.
Gerlinde recovered from the accident."I couldn't stop climbing-this is my life,"she said."A
year later I retumned to the same spor ()There was the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen."
She climbed the 14 mountain-K2.between Pakistan and China-in 2011 and set the world
record.
78.Gerlinde has climbed all 14 mountains without using extra oxygen,hasn't she?
79.What change did Gerlinde make to become a full-time mountain climber?
80.Why did everything go dark for Gerlinde after the avalanche stopped?
81.How did Gerlinde manage to escape after the avalanche?
82.Why do you think Gerlinde found the sunrise on Dhaulagiri so beautiful?
83.What facts from the story show Gerlinde's passion for climbing?Please list three.
Vu.Writing(作文)(共20分)
84.Write at least60wor山according to the situation given.(请根据所给情境,写一篇不少
于60个词的短文,标点符号不占格。)
为丰富学生的校园生活,学校拟成立校外实践基地(oT-campus practical base),现有四
个候选基地供选择:
·生态花卉园(Ecological Flower Garden)
·科创实脸基地(Science and Innovation Experiment Base)
·传统文化体验馆(Traditional Culture Experience Center)
·历史博物馆(History Museum))
现面向全体学生征集意见,并邀请同学们设计相关实尟活动。假设你是学生李华,请写
一封邮件给负责此项目的张老师。内容包括:
1.推荐一个实践基地,并简要说明理由。
2.设计本学期校外实践活动,说明活动形式及意义。
(注意:1.短文中不得出现考生真实姓名、校名等个人信息,否则不子评分。2.照
抄阅读语篇不得分。)
2024学年第二学期九年级质量调研英语样粉答案
Part I
A:1,E2.C3.A4.B5.F
B:6.B7.C8.A9.D10.D
C:11.F12.T13.T14.F15.T
D:16.largest part 17.28 days 18.body temperature 19.connected to 20.right away
Part 2
1.21.B22.D23.A24.C25.A26.D27.C28.C29.D30.B
31.D32.B33.A34.B35.C
II1.36.C37.A38.D39.B40.C41.D42.A43.B
IV.44.cighth 45.themselves
46.awareness
47.uncomfortable
48.least 49.enrich
50.heavily
51.invitation
V.52.Did,fall 53.Why does
54.won't they
55.If,isn't
56.be stopped
57.they needed
58.The sign over there warns visitors not to feed the animals./The sign wams visitors not to feed the
animals over there.
评分标准,I分the sign over there/the animals over there::】分wams...not to do.(这个语块中若visitors
和the animals颠倒顺序,这个语块得0分,)
Part 3
A)59.B60.C61.A62.D63.B64.C
B)65.B66.A67.D68.C69.B70.C
C)71.left (1 leave/leaves/leaving)72.afraid /angry
73.Besides(0分beside
74.gently(1分gentle)
75.another/any
76.worries(1 worry/worried/worriedly/worrying)77.responsible(responsibility/responsibilities)
D)78.Yes,she has.(I)
评分标准:shc和has有错误,上限扣0.5分.
79.She gave up her job (as a nurse)/She changed quitted her job.
评分标准:体现出职业的改变得2分,在此基础上若语言表达不恰当、时态有误,酌情扣分,上限1分,
得】分:抄文中.climbed her fif仙major mountain.,未点明做出的改变,语法有错,上限扣0.5分,
80.Because she was inside her tent when the avalanche happened,and the snow covered it.
评分标准:体现出“被埋在雪下”即可得2分,语法的情扣分。
得1分:只捉到“雪崩发生的时候她在帐接里”(照抄原文She was inside her tent one moming when ar
avalanche struck)·语法有错,上限扣0.5分,
得0分:只写“遇到了雪崩”,
81.She used a small knife to cut a hole in the tent,then slowly made her way out of the decp snow to the
surface.
评分标准:内容包含:small knife+cut a hole+get out of the snow.即可得2分,可抄原文。语法的情扣
分,上限1分,
得L5分:未提到"managed to get0 ut of theto the surf鱼cc”语法的情扣分,上及L分,
得0分:只写“managed to get out of the”
82.Because it was a sign of hope and a new beginning after her challenging experience.The sunrise gives her
the strength to keep climbing.
评分标准:体现出“她曾经失收,但这次成功了,因此…”/“这次终于成功登顶”/“克服困难/恐机”
即可得内容2分。语法的情扣分,上限1分。
得1分:提到“有的回忆”,语法的情扣分,上限0.5分,
83.She started climbing at a young age.At 32.she (quitted her job as a nurse and)decided to become a
full-time mountain climber after climbing her fifth major mountain.Even after a serious accident,she retumed
to the same mountain a year later.(3).
评分标准:每个点1分,除了答案中3点,还可以有:She has climbed14/many of the world's highest
mountains./She is the first woman to climb all 14..without extra oxygen.She said she couldn't stop
climbing.It's her life,6点中任意3点即可。语法的情扣分,上限I分。
得0.5分,She set the world record in201L.
得0分:She became a nurse,but always had a passion for climbing.
得0分:She could climb the mountains without extra oxygen.
Vm.84.略2024学年第二学期九年级质量调研英语样卷听力部分a listen and achieve the right picture. 根据你听到的内容选出相应的图片。One, many people are interested in ancient works because they can learn a lot about history. Many people are interested in asian who works because they can learn a lot about history. Two, students must follow rules and be careful when doing experiments in the lab. Students must follow rules and be careful when doing experiments in the lab. Three, the artist is mixing colourful pains with a brush to create a beautiful picture. The artist is mixing colorful paint with a brush to create a beautiful picture. For the use of soup scarves as a decoration is becoming increasingly common. the use of silk scarves as a decoration is becoming increasingly common. Five, attending concerts and exhibitions brings joy and new experiences to people's lives. Attending concerts and exhibitions brings joy and new experiences to people's lives. b. Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to each question. You here. 根据你听到的对话和问题选出最恰当的答案。Six, I go to most of the things you asked for. Mom, I got the last bread and some apple juice, but sorry, there weren't any onions left. never mind. But what about the tomatoes for salad? 嗯,i forgot. Don't worry, i'll pick some up when I go out to collect your sister. Question, what did the body get to buy? I got most of the things you asked for, mom, I got the last bread and some apple juice. Sorry, they won't. Any onions left. never mind. But what about the tomatoes for salad? 嗯,i forgot. Don't worry. I'll pick some up when I go out to collect your sister. Question, what did the boy forget to buy? Seven, hi, i'd like to book a table for dinner tonight. Can you help me with that? Of course, how many are in your party? Five, we have a table available in the main hole at six thirty, or a private room at the seven. the private room at seven works perfectly. Thank you. Question, what time will the woman go for dinner tonight? Hi, i'd like to book a table for dinner tonight. Can you help me with that? Of course, how many are in your party? Five. we have a table available in the main hall at six thirty or private room at the seven. The private room at seven works perfectly. Thank you. Question, what time will the woman go for dinner tonight? eight. Hi, bryan. It's AManda. I'm afraid i'll be late for our meeting. Oh, what's wrong? My train got cancelled and i'm trying to catch a taxi, but it's really hard to find one during rush hour. Don't worry, you can join us online first. Thanks, bryan. Question, how did AManda plan to go to the meeting at the first? Hi, bryan. It's AManda. I'm afraid i'll be late for our meeting. Oh, what's wrong? My train got cancelled and i'm trying to catch a taxi, but it's really hard to find one during rush hour. Don't worry, you can join us online first. Thanks, bryant. Question, how did AManda plan to go to the meeting at first? Nine, did you have a good weekend? Yes, I went out with my friends. Where did you go? Well, they wanted either to go swimming or to see a movie. I'd rather go to the art museum, but they weren't so interested in the idea. Anyway, we try to get into the pool, but there was a big swimming competition going on there. So I got what I wanted . in the end question, where did the man and his friends finally go last weekend? Did you have a good weekend? Yes, I went out with my friends. Where did you go? Well, they wanted either to go swimming or to see a movie. I'd rather go to the art museum, but they won't. So interesting in the idea. Anyway, we try to get into the pool, but there was a big swimming competition going on there. So I got what I wanted . in the end question, where did the man and his friends finally go last weekend? Ten, it's hard to get any Better at thinking. IT feels like i'm not making any progress. Well, you seem to spend a lot of time practicing. Don't you think he's Better to focus on just one type of music? You might be right. I'll focus on jays starting today. Question, what does the man think the woman's problem is? It's hard to get any Better at thinking. IT feels like i'm not making any progress. Well, you seem to spend a lot of time practicing. Don't you think is Better to focus on just one type of music? You might be right. I'll focus on jazz starting today. Question, what does the man think the woman's problem is? See, listen to the passage and tell whether the following statements are true or false. 判断下列句子是否符合你听到的短文内容,符合的用T表示,不符合的用F表示。Hi paul. I can't believe i'm finally here. I've always wanted to go out necessarily, and I can't wait for you and your parents to join us. We are going to have so much fun together. So far, this trip has been both good and bad. The flight to kenya was the longest i've ever been known. IT was really tiring. Also, when we arrived at the airport in kenya, we couldn't find our bags. We later found out that they had been mixed up with the bags from another flight. IT took us more than two hours to get our luggage, but later that day, things got Better. We went to a local market in, my mom and I tried. Ugly is a traditional canyon dish made of corn. IT was delicious. You should try IT when you get here. My dad was less adventurous. He ates banana pancakes, just like the ones we usually have at the cafe back home. The next day, we started our safari. I, in a place called mama, that's where we are now. My mom has taken about one thousand photos. We saw many animals, including giraffe, zebras, elephants and crocked dials. I even saw a lion, but no one believes me. Anyway, I can't wait to see you. I've written a list of things for us to do together, including horse back riding. IT will be so much fun. Write back soon, familiar. Hi, paul. I can't believe i'm finally here. I've always wanted to go on a safari, and I can't wait for you and your parents to join us. We are going to have so much fun together. So far, this trip has been both good and bad. The flight to kenya was the longest i've ever been on. IT was really tiring. Also, when we arrived at the airport in kenya, we couldn't find our bags. We later found out that they had been mixed up with the bags from another flight. IT took us more than two hours to get our luggage, but later that day things got Better. We went to a local market, and my mom and I tried to. Gi is a traditional kenyan dish made of core. IT was delicious. You should try IT when you get here. My dad was less adventurous. He ate banana pancakes just like the ones we usually have at the cafe back home. The next day, we started our safari in a place called music a. That's where we are. now. My mom has taken about a thousand photos. We saw many animals, including giraffe, zie bras, elephants and crocodile are even so a lion. But no one believes me. Anyway, I can't wait to see you. I've written a list of things for us to do together, including horseback riding. It'll be so much fun right back soon. familiar? d. Listen to the dialogue and complete . the following sentences, 听对话,完成下列内容,每空格限填一词。Do you know there is a really interesting part of your body? Everywhere you go, you leave tiny pieces of IT on the ground or the floor. Mm, is the hair, I know hair falls out and Grace bag all the time. Good guys. But no, it's actually, our skin is the largest part of our body, covering about two square metres. So if skin falls off, does that mean is always growing back? Yes, it's always dying, and IT is replaced every twenty eight days. Wow, I didn't realize IT was so active. What else makes IT interesting? Well, our skin does so much more than just to cover us. IT works hard to keep our body warm or cool. It's like when we feel cold, skin helps us . warm up. That's IT tiny holes in the skin can open and close to help control our body temperature. What's more, the skin is also a failure for our body if feels touch or pain. So when we taught something or get hurt, our skin tells our brain. yes, but here is the cool part. Parts of sales that feel touch are connected to the brain, but the parts that feel pain are connected to our muscles. So when you touch something, your brain decides what to do and then tells your muscles, if you feel sudden pain. let me guess, the muscles react right away without waiting for the brain. exactly. The muscles act fast to protect you. So you don't even have to think about IT. That's amazing. Skin really does a lot more than I thought. Do you know there is a really interesting part of your body? Everywhere you go, you leave tiny pieces of IT on the ground or the floor. Um is the hair I know hair falls out and Grace bag all the time. good guys. But no, it's actually our skin is the largest part of our body, covering about two square metres. So if skin fall off, does that mean is always growing back? Yes, it's always dying. And IT is replaced every twenty eight days. Wow, I didn't realize IT was so active. What else makes IT interesting? Well, our skin does so much more than just to cover us. IT works hard to keep our body warm or cool. It's like when we feel cold, skin helps . us warm up. That's IT tiny holes in the skin can open and close to help control our body temperature. What's more, the skin is also a filer for our body if feels touch or pain. So when we taught something or get hurt, our school tells our brain. yes, but here's the cool part. Parts of cells that feel touch are connected to the brain, but the parts that feel pain are connected to our muscles. So when you touch something, your brain decides what to do and then tells your muscles. If you feel sudden pain. let me guess, the muscles react right away without waiting for the brain. exactly. The muscles act fast to protect you, so you don't even have to think about IT. That's amazing. Skin really does a lot more than I thought. 听力部分到此结束,请继续答题。