湖南省常德市第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

常德市一中 2025 年上学期高二英语期中检测 第 1页 共 5 页 （满分 150分 时量：120分钟 命题人： 高二英语备课组 审题人： 高二英语备课组） 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 30分) 第一节 (共 5小题: 每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 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 will the speakers do this evening? A. Play table tennis. B. Attend a party. C. Watch TV. 2. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Take him to hospital. B. Go to a class with him. C. Submit a report for him. 3. When will the man repair the heating? A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday. 4. Why has the woman been absent from the office for a long time? A. She has been sick. B. She has been on a holiday. C. She has been in California for business. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A theft. B. A thief. C. An accident. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6、第 7两个小题。 6. What’s the man’s problem? A. He has hurt his arms. B. He has too many books to carry. C. He wants to pick up some interesting books. 7. Why does the man buy these books? A. Because they are not expensive. B. Because he wants to open a bookshop. C. Because he wants to give some to a bookshop. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8至第 10 三个小题。 8. Why does the man call the woman? A. To tell her about her new job. B. To ask about her job program. C. To plan a meeting with her. 9. Who needs a new flat? A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda. 10. Where is the woman now? A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon. 听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。 11. What does Martha think of the beach? A. It is boring. B. It is exciting. C. It is dangerous. 12. Which place does the man suggest for the trip? A. Amuseum. B. A lake. C. A gallery. 13. Why does the woman want to go to the mountain? A. Because it is nearby. B. Because she has never been there. C. Because children could get enough exercise. 听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。 14. What exam is the woman worried about? A. Chemistry. B. Maths. C. History. 15. What skill does the man need to improve? A. Studying for exams. B. Finishing projects. C. Reciting essays. 16. How much of the speakers’ grade depends on their examination results? A. 60%. B. 30%. C. 10%. 17. What will the man do to help the woman? A. Lend her a useful book. B. Help her study for her exam. C. Share tips with her on social media. 听下面一段对话，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。 18. Why haven’t people found treatments for the flu? A. It’s too expensive to develop medicines. B. There are too many kinds of viruses. C. They are unwilling to put much into medicines. 19. What is one symptom of the flu according to the speaker? A. A runny nose. B. Low temperature. C. High blood pressure. 20. What do some scientists say about taking medicines? A. It causes damage to our organs. B. It does harm to people’s health. C. It helps us to recover quickly. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 常德市一中 2025 年上学期高二英语期中检测 第 2页 共 5 页 A Paint and Sip Class “Pink Lake” Discover a different time out, enter your happy and relaxing place for some me-time or with your friends, family or workmates by your side. About this Event WHATYOU’LL GET ●All painting materials are provided such as canvas, paints, and brushes ● We provide all glassware, and bottle openers ● Take home your own finished artwork on a 30×40 inches stretched canvas ● An afternoon full of fun and enthusiasm along with great music while you gain artistic instruction from a professional artist! WHAT TO BRING ●A thirst for painting and trying something new ● Your favourite drink and snack The studio’s door opens 15 minutes before and closes 15 minutes after the starting time. Arriving later would be considered a no-show-up! Unless you inform us before the starting time by calling (03) 9852 8772. Date & Time: Sun. June 16,2024, at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm Location: Ladder Art Space, 4/81 Denmark St, Kew, Australia Ticket:AU $ 59,00 Age Policy Individuals under 18 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult. We recommend ages 7 and older for “Paint Your Pet” and Family Day classes. NO INFANTS(幼婴儿) PLEASE. Event Photos & Videos We take a lot of photos and videos of our classes for Facebook and other forms of social media. If you do not want to be included in such photos, please advise a staff member upon arrival. Booking Policy Notice period for a refund ● 1-3 seats: More than 72 hours ● 4-9 seats: More than 7 days Please note that there is a AU $ 4.33 EventBrite fee per person, taken away from the total refund(退款) amount. Classes require a certain number of enrolment(报名 ) to proceed. Courses that do not meet minimum enrolment levels may be canceled. 21.What can a participant gain after the event? A. 30×40 inches unpainted canvas. B. Event photos and teaching videos. C. The artwork of a professional artist. D. The finished painting of one’s own. 22.Who is the event mainly intended for? A. Residents with some free time. B. Families without pets or infants. C.Teenagers majoring in modern art. D. Adults thirsty for making friends. 23.How much can you get back if you want a refund for two persons 3 days in advance? A. AU $ 118. B.AU $ 113.67. C. AU $ 109.34. D. AU $ 8.66. B I was surprised to find the congestion (拥塞) outside Layla’s primary school was unusually absent—I’d driven right into a parking space, and I was on time, for once. The school bell rang, and in a moment a stream of children made their way through the gate. But something was different—the kids were piling into vehicles in three and fours. Before I could enquire my daughter Layla, Mr Trent, the deputy head, approached. “Mrs Pavis, didn’t you read our letter?” Letter? What letter? I had a history of not looking out for them, and not reading them in most cases. “The letter? Of course. It must have just slipped my mind—I’ve been busy with work.” Now I was digging around in Layla’s messy schoolbag at home. Eventually, I found several letters, all addressing the same topic—parking outside the school gates. Apparently with some parents parking illegally, the police were about to get involved. “Why didn’t you give me these letters?” I demanded. Layla shrugged, “I forgot.” I was about to launch into a severe lecture when it occurred to me that I had always forgotten—I had forgotten to give Layla her money for cookery that morning and forgotten to hang out the kids’ washed clothes. I contained myself and figured out that they wanted the parents to car-pool (拼车). I spent the next half hour ringing round Layla’s friends’ parents, enquiring if they would like to car-pool with us. Unfortunately, they were all sorted. It was my own fault—I should have read those letters ages ago. “Er... I overheard others talking about it.” Layla said. “They said they didn’t know who would car-pool with us, because we’re always late.” I flushed instantly. We were a disorganised family, and I was the one to blame. I resolved to change. With responsibility for my kids, I find I am never late. It’s good for Layla and for her older brothers, and it’s good for me, because now I never leave the house unprepared. I’ve even started checking the kids’ schoolbags for notes from school. 24. What did the author notice when the school was over? A. It was hard to find a parking space. B. Children were picked up in groups. C. Her daughter was absent from class. D. She arrived much earlier than others. 25. What stopped the author criticizing her daughter? A. The reflection of her daily routine. B. The realization of her carelessness. C. The knowledge of her kid’s character. D. The awareness of her kid’s depression. 26. Why did others refuse to car-pool with them according to Layla? A. Because they contacted them late. B. Because they failed to keep the house tidy. C. Because they couldn’t be on time. D. Because they ignored the school’s request. 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. Action creates motivation. B. Mother’s love never changes. C. It’s never too late to mend. D. Patience is the key to success. C Artificial intelligence-enabled voice cloning tools have made it easier for criminals to imitate strangers’ voices and trick victims into handing over large sums of money. For example, a scammer might target a victim posing as their grandchild and claiming they require cash fast. Older people who might not be familiar with new technologies such as AI can be particularly subject to these types of scams, particularly when the caller on the other line sounds 常德市一中 2025 年上学期高二英语期中检测 第 3页 共 5 页 identical to a loved one. In 2023, senior citizens were cheated out of roughly $3.4 billion in a range of financial crimes, according to the FBI data. The agency recently warned that AI has increased the “believability” or criminal scams by assisting with content creation and correcting human errors that might otherwise serve as warning signs of a trick. “So much of the fraud (欺诈 )is based on psychology,” Chuck Herrin, field chief information security officer for F5, a security and fraud prevention firm, told CBS MoneyWatch. “They say things that bring about a fear-based emotional response because they know when humans get afraid, we get stupid and don’t exercise the best judgement.” Cybersecurity experts have a simple but effective recommendation for avoiding getting victimized by such scams: creating a family “safe word” to verify a family member or loved one’s identity. That means choosing a word or phrase that can’t be easily guessed. “It needs to be unique and should be something that’s difficult to guess,” James Scobey, chief information security officer at Keeper Security, told CBS MoneyWatch. “It shouldn’t be something that can be researched online about you or your family. Avoid street names, towns, phone numbers and individual names as part of a pass phrase.” A safe phrase, consisting of at least four words, offers a greater degree of security, he added. Using a safe word is a good first line of defense against scammers. So, any time you are asked for financial assistance, always ask for the safe word before transferring any money. 28. What is the threat posed by AI-enabled voice cloning tools? A. They help strangers create fake identities. B. They trick victims into giving away money. C. They increase the believability of a grandchild. D. They prevent victims from recovering lost funds. 29. What is the psychological strategy used in fraud? A. Inspiring physical response. B. Assisting with content creation. C. Using fright to cause poor judgement. D. Interrupting the decision-making process. 30. What does the underlined word “verify” in paragraph 5 mean? A. Expose. B. Confirm. C. Suggest. D. Represent. 31. What is recommended when creating a safe phrase? A. It should be shared with new friends. B. It should be the same for every family member. C. It should be easily recalled by family members. D. It should avoid using personal details found online. D A sugar replacement called erythritol (赤藓糖醇 ) has been linked to blood clotting (血液凝固 ), stroke, heart attack and death, according to a new study. “The degree of risk was not modest,” said lead study author Dr. Stanley Hazen. People with existing risk factors for heart disease will be twice as likely to experience the risk if they have the highest levels of erythritol in their blood. Erythritol appears to be causing blood platelets (血小板) to clot more readily. Clots can break off and travel to the heart or the brain, causing a heart attack or a stroke. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, a carbohydrate found naturally in many fruits and vegetables. However, artificially manufactured in massive quantities, erythritol has become an extremely popular additive to low carbohydrate products. The discovery of the connection between erythritol and cardiovascular（心血管的）issues was purely accidental. Hazen’s research had a simple goal: find unknown chemicals or compounds in a person’s blood. To do so, the team analyzed 1,157 blood samples. “We found this substance that seemed to play a big role, but we didn’t know it was erythritol, a sweetener until later,” said Hazen. To confirm the findings, the team tested another two batches of blood samples and found that higher levels of erythritol were connected to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke or death within three years. “This certainly sounds an alarm,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of a hospital in Denver. “Science needs to take a deeper dive into erythritol and in a hurry, because this substance is widely available right now. If it’s harmful, we should know about it.” Hazen agreed, “I normally don’t get up on a pedestal (崇高地位) and sound the alarm, but this is something that I think we need to be looking at carefully.” 32. About the risk, what do Hazen’s words in paragraph 2 mean? A. It is not worth considering. B. It is removed by erythritol. C. It should not be underestimated. D. It is just present in people with disease. 33 What do we know about erythritol? A. Its quality is uncertain. B. It has been used widely in food. C. It is manufactured by artists. D. It mainly exists in fruits. 34. What can be concluded from the last two paragraphs? A. Erythritol is not available to people. B. Hazen likes warning people about potential dangers. C. People have realized that erythritol is dangerous. D. Further research should be done on erythritol. 35. What can be the best title for the text? A. The Accidental Discovery of a New Sweetener. B. The Potential Health Risks of Erythritol Uncovered. C. The Rise of Erythritol as a Popular Sugar Substitute. D. The Surprising Benefits of Erythritol in Diet Products. 第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many people desire stronger, more authentic friendships as an adult. ____36____ . How do you skip the awkward chit-chat phase and hit the fast-forward button on a potential friendship? I’ve learned a few things. Give yourself permission to bore people We all know the safe topics to broach when you first meet someone. But this tendency to play it safe can delay knowing whether you are compatible with a potential friend. ____37____. “What do you think is the best television finale of all time?” This is a great conversation starter as long as it interests you. And if the other person slowly backs away, then you’ve just saved yourself hours of chatting. 常德市一中 2025 年上学期高二英语期中检测 第 4页 共 5 页 ____38____ Often our friendships feel superficial because they are built on a foundation of gossip. This is because it’s human nature to focus on a third person when we are anxious. We share spicy updates about former classmates with our high school friends, or grab a drink with colleagues and complain about the boss. But a friendship built on gossip can leave both people feeling exhausted and depressed after they hang out. If a friend starts to give you updates on other people you know, it can be helpful to say, “I want to hear about what’s going on with you.” Or you can ask yourself, “What would I share about myself if I were with my best friend right now?” ____39____ Be curious about who people are, and who they want to be ____40____. They are also able to share their struggles without fear of judgment. A great way to deepen a friendship is to ask someone, “What has been challenging for you the last year?” Or “What’s a belief you have that has changed over the course of your life?” These are questions we rarely ask each other, but they reveal so much about who we are, and who we’re trying to be. A. Focus on the gossip B. Cut back on the gossip C. Then jump to the heart of things D. Rather than sticking with superficial chatter, go straight to what excites you E. True friends strive to know each other’s thinking about difficult subjects F. But the process of building these relationships can prove slow and frustrating G. Ask yourself what’s worth sharing about yourself and knowing about others 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。 Lying in an uncomfortable hospital bed, I longed to escape. After four days of bad news, procedures, and restless nights, I could ____41____ eat. I asked my mom for my keys, which had a piece of leather from my first baseball glove. She looked ____42____, but I just wanted to hold that symbol of my ____43____. The leather, smooth and coffee brown, carried memories that had ____44____ me as a person. Closing my eyes, I was ____45____ to a summer day on a baseball field. The crew watered the dirt, the grass was green, and the baselines shone white. The referees were talking with the coaches and the parents were chattering on the stands, all ____46____ the championship game. The pressure was ____47____. The cry of “The game begins!” ____48____, and I jogged toward first base. Suddenly, the nurse ___49____ with more medicine. Once she left, I held the leather again, feeling its _____50_____ touch. It took me on a mental _____51_____ through baseball memories and the people involved: teammates, fans, referees, and Coach McClellan, who knew every detail of the _____52_____. Opening my eyes, I was back to the _____53_____ of beeping (哔哔声) machines and IVs. Almost an hour had passed. Even in the _____54_____ time, my love for baseball and the people connected to it helped me _____55_____ the pain, if only for a while. 41. A. barely B. frequently C. precisely D. violently 42. A. frozen B. puzzled C. sensitive D. enthusiastic 43. A. passion B. trend C. responsibility D. curiosity 44. A. restricted B. strengthened C. shaped D. challenged 45. A. expanded B. transported C. adjusted D. abandoned 46. A. awakening B. investing C. awaiting D. submitting 47. A. optional B. moderate C. temporary D. intense 48. A. rang out B. faded away C. broke down D. set off 49. A. assisted B. interrupted C. teased D. departed 50. A. artificial B. constant C. familiar D. complicated 51. A. judgement B. journey C. comparison D. influence 52. A. game B. proof C. coverage D. ceremony 53. A. chaos B. fantasy C. commitment D. reality 54. A. flexible B. contrary C. tough D. stable 55. A. assign B. quit C. leak D. ease 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。 DeepSeek has recently become a household name across the world. It is a leading Chinese company at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, 56. ____________ (concentrate) on natural language processing (NLP) and large language models (LLMs). With the determination 57. ____________ (transform) how businesses and individuals interact with technology, DeepSeek develops advanced AI tools to enable efficient communication, data analysis, and content generation. At the forefront of DeepSeek’s innovations 58. __________ (stand) the DeepSeek -V3 language model, 59. __________ state-of-the-art AI solution designed to comprehend and generate text with human-like precision. This model serves as the backbone for a wide range of applications, from conversational AI and customer service automation 60. __________ creative writing and academic research. Its remarkable 61. _____________(adaptable) makes it a valuable tool across diverse industries. The platform is 62. ___________ (support) of multiple file formats, such as text, PDF, Word, and Excel, making it properly responsive to diverse needs. Additionally, users can customize the output by adjusting factors like the tone, length, and specificity, ensuring tailored results for every case. Ethics and responsibility are central to DeepSeek’s philosophy.The company 63.___________(commit) to developing AI solutions that are transparent fair, and 64. ____________ (total) in harmony with social values. 65. ___________ you' re a business seeking to automate processes, a researcher analyzing data, or a creative professional generating content, DeepSeek offers cutting-edge tools to enhance your work. 常德市一中 2025 年上学期高二英语期中检测 第 5页 共 5 页 第四部分 写作(共两节 满分 40分) 第一节 应用文写作 (满分 15分) 假设你是某省级示范性高中高二学生李华，你班的交换生 Jim对中国的诗歌、地理、历史、 风俗习惯等感兴趣，准备下学期选修一门相关课程，向你征询建议。请你给 Jim写封邮件，内容 包括： 1. 推荐一门选修课并说明推荐的理由； 2. 提出学习这门课程的建议。 注意：1.信件格式已经给出；2.总词数 80 个左右，务必书写清晰、卷面工整。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(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。 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。 A sudden shake made Anna White awake. Rubbing her eyes, she noticed the vase on the corner table shaking. It was just going to fall from the corner, but she managed to catch it just in time. Then she realized that it must be an earthquake. She rushed downstairs to look for her parents and brother. But everyone was sleeping soundly as it was just 3 in the morning. She screamed, “MOM! DAD! CHASE!” Her heart pounded as the quake continued. She knew what was happening, but what should she do? “CHASE ...!” she called her elder brother Chase again. Chase had got up and was on the stairs. He was very scared when he felt the stairs shaking. He was about to fall on the stairs but quickly grabbed the railing (扶手) for support. “What was that?” he asked and looked towards Anna who was sitting under a table in the dining room and he quickly joined her. Their mother, Lisa, soon appeared in the dining room. She’d felt the shaking from her room. Realizing it was an earthquake, she quickly came under the table with them and asked Chase and Anna if they were OK. Her eyes stared nervously at the door. “Where’s Dad?” Chase asked after a moment, his voice tense. Anna’s stomach tightened with worry. They knew their father, a doctor, was often called away for emergency cases, sometimes even at night. Lisa hesitated, her voice trembling, “He went on an emergency call ... We just need to stay safe. Dad will be fine. Don ' t worry about him.” Tears welled in her eyes as the weight of the situation sank in. The idea of him being out there, in the middle of an earthquake, was terrifying. Suddenly, a loud crash came from the building next door. Through the window, they saw a nearby building shaking violently, sending clouds of dust into the air. “This is too dangerous,” Chase said, glancing around. Without another word, they grabbed each other’s hands and ran out of the building. Paragraph 1: They managed to arrive at the street and saw a scene in chaos. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: In the middle of the rescue workers, Anna spotted a familiar face--her father. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 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ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。It's too hard to play table tennis this evening. Let's stay inside and watch T, V instead. But we're going to Carols party this evening. aren't we? Oh, yes, I forgot. Rose, i've got this terrible cold and I have to see a doctor. I'm afraid I can't go to the class. Could you help me hand in my library port to doctor Davison? Sure, no problem. Just take care of yourself and don't worry about the class. Hi Chris, our heating isn't working. Can you come and repair . IT tomorrow? wednesday? That's difficult. How about thursday or friday afternoon? The sooner the Better. The day after tomorrow that . works for me. I haven't seen you in the office for ages. You haven't been sick, have you? No, actually. i've taken a holiday in california for the past month. The beach was beautiful. Look how Brown I look. how nice. I'm planning a holiday too. Springfield police. my car is gone. Somebody stole my car. Come down, sir, could you tell me . more about IT? Well, I parked my car in the lot this morning. Now it's not there. 第一节到此结束，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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi Julie, how about helping me Carry some of these books back? Took the house. If I try to do IT myself, I think i'll break my arms. Wow, where did you get so many books? Robo librarian, oh no. Don't tell me you are going to open a bookstore. Very funny. I was at the bookstore the whole day after Christmas. Many books that are not popular are on sale, and I picked up so many really interesting ones. Take a look. Speak chinese, introduction to asia, art and culture. Are you planning to get a job in asia? Well, they are all interesting, but I bought these books because they were worth the money. I couldn't afford them if they were new. If you help me Carry them, i'll let you have one. I'd certainly like to pick one. Now let me help you. Hi Julie. How about helping me Carry some of these books back? Took the house. If I try to do IT myself, I think i'll break my arms. Wow, where did you get so many books? rob? A librarian? Oh no. Don't tell me you are going to open a bookstore. Very funny. I was at the bookstore the whole day after Christmas. Many books that are not popular are on sale, and I picked up so many really interesting ones. Take a look. Speak chinese. Introduction to asia, art and culture. Are you planning to get a job in asia? Well, they are all interesting, but I bought these books because they were worth the money. I couldn't afford them if they were new. If you help me Carry them or let you have one. i'd certainly like to pick one. Now let me help you. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hello, this is Andrea. Hello, Andrea, this is alex. I have some very good news for you. Marhala was very satisfied with you and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations, dear. How does that feel to be maranda new assistance? I imagine that you'll just be delighted with this news. So let's see you can start on monday, right? Um well, I don't think I can start monday. I am visiting my father and and because I don't live in new york, i'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from evan. Oh, well, then in that case, I suppose wednesday would be good. Okay, see you then. Hello, this is Andrea. Hello, Andrea, this is alex. I have some very good news for you. Maranda was very satisfied with you and said she's very much looking forward to working with you. Isn't that wonderful? Congratulations, dear. How does that feel to be maranda new assistance? I imagine that you will just be delighted with this news. So let's see. You can start on monday, right? Um well, I don't think I can start monday. I am visiting my father and bolt more. And because I don't live in new york, i'll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from evan. Oh, well, then in that case, I suppose wednesday would be good. Okay, see you then. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Okay, everybody, I call this meeting to discuss where we will take the children for this year school trip. Well, not the beach, again, not after last year. Martha, what was wrong with the beach? IT wasn't dangerous or anything like that. I love sitting there in the sun. but the kids were bored. Yes, they enjoy themselves for an hour, but then they had nothing to do. Okay, does everybody agree that we don't consider the beach? How about the history museum? Well, personally, I would be really interested to go there. I love museums and art galleries, but I think the kids would like to be outdoors. So where do you suggest, Martha? How about eagle mountain? I've been there last year. The client to the top will give them plenty of exercise. They will experience nature. And then when they get to the top, there's a fantastic view. It's right over to a lake in the distance. Well, it's a long way to travel, but it's a good idea. OK, everybody, I call this meeting to discuss where we will take the children for this year's school trip. Well, not the beach, again, not after last year. Martha, what was wrong with the beach? IT wasn't dangerous or anything like that. I love sitting there in the sun. but the kids were bored. Yes, they enjoying themselves for an hour, but then they had nothing to do. Okay, does everybody agree that we don't consider the beach? How about the history museum? Well, personally, I would be really interested to go there. I love museums and art galleries, but I think the kids would like to be outdoors. So where do you suggest, Martha? How about eagle mountain? I've been there last year. The climb to the top will give them plenty of exercise. They will experience nature. And then when they get to the top, there's a fantastic view. It's right over to a lake in the distance. Well, it's a long way to travel, but it's a good idea. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。I'm glad I have passed chemistry in maths. I'm just so anxious about our history exam. I wish I could remember things the way you can. I may be good at some exams, but i'm terrible at completing projects. And you're much Better than me at writing essays. I guess you're right. But projects only account for ten percent of our grade and essays thirty percent. The other sixty percent depends on exam results. Well, it's really not so hard. There are a few well known methods I used to help me remember facts. Like what? Well, if I have a list of things to remember, I often make up a funny sentence with the words on the list . that sounds interesting. I have a great book. IT teaches you all kinds of different ways to remember things. You can borrow IT if you like. Oh, i'd be really thankful . you should also follow the author on social media. He often shares good tips online. I'm glad I . have passed chemistry and maths. I'm just so anxious about our history exam. I wish I could remember things the way you can. I maybe good at some exams, but i'm terrible at completing projects. And you're much Better than me at writing essays. I guess you're right. A projects only account for ten percent of our grade and essays thirty percent. The other sixty percent depends on exam results. Well, it's really not so hard. There are few well known methods I used to help me remember facts like one. Well, if I have a list of things to remember, I often make up a funny sentence with the words on the list . that sounds interesting. I have a great book. IT teaches you all kinds of different ways to remember things you can borrow IT if you like. Oh, i'd be really thankful . you should also follow the author on social media. He often shares good tips online. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。We people are easy targets for flu in every season. IT makes us wonder why we can't find a way to totally get rid of IT. The answer is that there are actually hundreds of kinds of viruses around us. We can see and touch them, and we never know which one we will get infected with. So it's impossible to find a cure for each one. When a virus attacks our body, it's hard to detach ourselves from IT. We will feel awful because we can't breathe well. The virus raises temperature of our bodies and makes us get flu, but the heat of our body is killing the virus at the same time. Besides, we may also have a sore throat or running nose to prevent the virus from invading ourselves. Different people have different symptoms. In china, some people might eat nutritious food to improve their health and fitness. Some people only take hot bars and drink warm water, and some people take medicines. However, there's one interesting thing to notice. Some experts say taking medicines when we have flu is harmful to our health. The reason why the virus stays in our body longer is that our body can develop a way to fight against and kill IT. We people are easy targets for flu in every season. IT makes us wonder why we can't find a way to totally get rid of IT. The answer is that there are actually hundreds of kinds of viruses around us. We can see and touch them, and we never know which one we will get infected with. So it's impossible to find a cure for each one. When a virus attacks our body, it's hard to detach ourselves from IT. We will feel awful because we can't breathe well. The virus raises temperature of our bodies and makes us get flu, but the heat of our body is killing the virus at the same time. Besides, we may also have a sore throat or running nose to prevent the virus from invading ourselves. Different people have different symptoms. In china, some people might eat nutritious food to improve their health and fitness. Some people only take hot bars and drink warm water, and some people take medicines. However, there's one interesting thing to notice. Some experts say taking medicines when we have flu is harmful to our health. The reason why the virus stays in our body longer is that our body can develop a way to fight against and kill IT. 常德市一中2025年上学期高二年级期中检测 英语参考答案 听力：1-5BCBBA 6-7 BA 8-10ABA 11-13AAC 14-17CBAA 18-20BAB 【阅读选择A篇】语篇解读：这是一篇应用文，文章介绍了一个放松身心的绘画活动。 21. D 细节理解题。 根据WHAT YOU’LL GET 部分中的“Take home your own finished artwork on a 30×40 inches stretched canvas”可知，活动结束后，参与者可以把自己完成的画作带回家。故选D。 22. A 细节理解题。根据文章首段“Discover a different time out... for some me-time or with ... by your side.”, WHAT TO BRING 部分的“A thirsty for painting and ...new”以及Age Police 部分“Individuals under 18 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.”可知，这个活动主要是为了让参与者轻松快乐，与家人，朋友或同事一起度过一段快乐时光，主要针对的是有闲暇时间的居民。故选A。 23. C 细节理解题。根据价格信息“Ticket: AU $59,00”和最后一段中退票原则“Please note that there is a AU $ 4.33 EventBrite fee per person, taken away from the total refund amount. ”可知，票价是每人59,00澳元，退票每人需扣除4.33澳元的手续费，故两人退票会退回59×2-4.33×2=109.34（澳元）。故选C。 【阅读选择B篇】语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在参与孩子的学校生活时发现自己的粗心大意，并且因为迟到，其他家长拒绝和自己拼车，于是作者决心改变，承担起对孩子的责任，再也没有迟到过。 24. B解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The school bell rang...into vehicles in threes and fours.”可知，放学后作者注意到孩子们被成群地接走。故选B。 25. B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段末句“I was about to...forgotten to hang out the kids’ washed clothes.”可知，作者正准备严厉地训斥女儿一顿，却突然想到自己经常忘记去做一些事，意识到自己的粗心大意阻止了作者批评她的女儿。故选B。 26. C解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段某拉说的话“They said they didn’t know who would car-pool with us, because we’re always late.”可知，其他人拒绝与她们拼车是因为她们不能准时。故选C。 27. C解析 推理判断题。文章主要讲述了作者在参与孩子的学校生活时发现自己的粗心大意，并且因为迟到，其他家长拒绝和自己拼车，于是作者决心改变，承担起对孩子的责任，再也没有迟到过。由此可推知，文章告诉我们“亡羊补牢，未为晚也”的道理。故选C。 【阅读选择C篇】 28. B 29. C 30. B 31.D 【阅读选择D篇】 语篇解读 这是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一项新的研究表明，一种名为赤藓糖醇的糖替代品与血液凝固、中风、心脏病发作和死亡有关。 32. C解析 推理判断题。第二段后三句提到，如果血液中赤藓糖醇的含量达到最高水平，有心脏病风险因素的人患心脏病的可能性会增加一倍。赤藓糖醇似乎能使血小板更容易凝结。血块会脱落并进入心脏或大脑，导致心脏病发作或中风。由此可推知，哈森在第二段的话“这种风险并不小”是为了表明这种风险不应被低估。故选 C。 33. B 解析 细节理解题。根据第三段“赤藓糖醇是一种糖醇，是一种存在于许多水果和蔬菜中的天然碳水化合物。然而，大量人工制造的赤藓糖醇已经成为一种非常受欢迎的低碳水化合物产品添加剂”可知，赤藓糖醇被广泛应用于食品中。故选 B。 34. D 解析 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Science needs to...we should know about it. (科学需要对赤藓糖醇进行更深入的研究，而且要抓紧时间，因为这种物质现在已经广泛存在。如果它有害，我们就应该知道)”以及最后一段中“but this is something that I think we need to be looking at carefully”可推知，应该对赤藓糖醇进行进一步的研究。故选 D。 35. B 解析 标题归纳题。根据文章大意尤其第一段“A sugar...according to a new study.”可知，文章主要讲的是一项新的研究表明，一种名为赤藓糖醇的糖替代品与血液凝固、中风、心脏病发作和死亡有关。故“发现赤藓糖醇的潜在健康风险”适合作文章标题。故选 B。 【7选5】FDBCE 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些快速建立友谊的方法。 36.根据上文“Many people desire stronger, truer friendships as an adult.”（许多人成年后渴望更牢固、更真实的友谊。）以及后文“How do you leave out the embarrassing chit-chat stage and hit the fast-forward button on a possible friendship? I’ve learned a few things.”（你如何跳过尴尬的闲聊阶段，按下可能的友谊的快进键？我学到了一些东西。）可知，后文提到了跳过尴尬的闲聊阶段，快速建立友谊，推测本句与上文构成转折，指出建立友谊过程的困难。故F项“But the process of building these relationships can prove slow and frustrating”（但是建立这些关系的过程可能是缓慢而尴尬的。）符合语境，故选F项。 37.根据下文““What do you think is the best television finale of all time?” This is a great conversation starter as long as it interests you. And if the other person slowly backs away, then you’ve just saved yourself hours of chatting.”（“你认为有史以来最好的电视大结局是什么？”只要你感兴趣，这是一个很好的开场白。）可知，后文主要建议聊自己感兴趣的内容。故D项“Rather than sticking with superficial chatter, go straight to what excites you”（与其坚持肤浅的喋喋不休，不如直接说些让你兴奋的事情）引出下文，符合语境，故选D项。 38.根据下文内容“Often our friendships feel shallow because they are based on gossip. It’s human nature to focus on a third person to relieve our stress. We share spicy updates about former classmates with our high school friends, or have a drink with colleagues and complained about the boss. But a friendship built on gossip can leave both people feeling exhausted and upset after they hang out.”（我们的友谊常常因为建立在流言蜚语的基础上而显得肤浅。把注意力集中在第三者身上来缓解压力是人类的天性。我们和高中同学分享以前同学的趣事，或者和同事喝酒抱怨老板。但是，建立在八卦基础上的友谊可能会让双方在出去玩后都感到疲惫和沮丧。）可知，本段给出的建议是通过少说流言蜚语来建立友谊，B项“Cut back on the gossip”（少说流言蜚语。）可概括本段内容，符合语境，故选B项。 39.根据上文“If a friend starts to give you updates on other people you know, it can be helpful to say, “I want to hear about what’s going on with you.” Or you can ask yourself, “What would I share about myself if I were with my best friend right now?””（如果一个朋友开始告诉你你认识的其他人的最新情况，你可以这样说：“我想听听你最近的情况。”或者你可以问自己，“如果我现在和我最好的朋友在一起，我会分享关于我自己的什么？”）可知，空处应承接上文，说明接下来要分享的内容。故C项“Then jump to the heart of things”（然后直接跳到你想分享的事情的核心。）符合语境，故选C项。 40.根据下文“They are also able to share their struggles without fear of judgement. A great way to deepen a friendship is to ask someone, “What has been challenging for you the last year?” Or “What’s a belief you have that has changed over the course of your life?” These are questions we seldom ask each other, but they reveal so much about who we are, and who we’re trying to be.”（他们也能够分享自己的挣扎，而不用担心被评判。加深友谊的一个好方法就是问对方：“去年你遇到了什么挑战？”或者，“在你的一生中，你有什么信念发生了改变？”这些都是我们很少问对方的问题，但它们揭示了我们是谁，我们想成为什么样的人。）可知，后文提到了分享各自的挣扎，以及对问题的看法，故E项“True friends strive to know each other’s thinking about difficult subjects”（真正的朋友会试着了解对方对难题的想法。）引出下文，符合语境，故选E项。 【完形填空】 ABACB CDABC BADCD 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者因生病躺在医院不舒服的病床上，心情低落，要来了带有自己第一只棒球手套皮革的钥匙，通过触摸皮革回忆起了打棒球时的美好时光，这帮助作者缓解了病痛，让作者暂时摆脱了痛苦。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在经历了四天的坏消息、各种检查治疗和辗转难眠的夜晚后，我几乎吃不下东西。A. barely几乎不；B. frequently频繁地；C. precisely精确地；D. violently剧烈地猛烈地。根据上文“After four days of bad news, procedures, and restless nights”可知，作者在医院经历了很多不好的事情，身体和心情都受到影响，所以几乎吃不下东西。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她看起来很困惑，但我只是想握着那个象征着我对棒球热爱的东西。根据上文“I asked my mom for my keys, which had a piece of leather from my first baseball glove.”可知，作者向妈妈要带有第一只棒球手套皮革的钥匙，对于妈妈来说，不明白作者为什么在生病时要这个钥匙，因此感到困惑。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。好奇心。根据下文作者对棒球比赛的回忆以及最后提到“my love for baseball”可知，这块皮革象征着作者对棒球的热爱、激情。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那块皮革，光滑且呈咖啡棕色，承载着那些塑造了我的人格的回忆。根据下文“It took me on a mental ____11____ through baseball memories and the people involved: teammates, fans, referees, and Coach McClellan, who knew every detail of the ____12____.”可知，皮革承载着塑造作者性格的记忆。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我闭上眼睛，仿佛被带到了棒球场上的一个夏日。A. expanded扩大；B. transported运输，转移；C. adjusted调整；D. abandoned抛弃。根据下文“to a summer day on a baseball field”可知，作者仿佛回到了夏日的一个棒球场上。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：裁判们在和教练交谈，家长们在看台上闲聊，所有人都在等待着冠军赛开始。根据上文“The referees were talking with the coaches and the parents were chattering on the stands”可知，所有人都在等待冠军赛。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：压力非常大。A. optional可选择的；B. moderate适度的；C. temporary暂时的；D. intense强烈的，很大的。根据下文“The cry of “The game begins!” __8__, and I jogged toward first base.”可知，比赛即将开始，所以此处表示压力很大。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：“比赛开始！”的喊声响起，我慢跑向一垒。A. rang out响起；B. faded away逐渐消失；C. broke down出故障；D. set off出发。根据下文“and I jogged toward first base”可知，比赛即将开始，所以此处表示“比赛开始了！”的喊声响起。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：突然，护士拿着更多的药进来打断了我的思绪。A. assisted帮助；B. interrupted打断；C. teased戏弄；D. departed离开。根据上文“Closing my eyes, I was ____5____ to a summer day on a baseball field.”可知，作者正沉浸在回忆中，说明护士的到来打断了作者的回忆。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她一离开，我又握住了那块皮革，感受着它熟悉的触感。A. artificial人造的；B. constant连续的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. complicated复杂的。根据上文“I held my keys, which had a piece of leather from my first baseball glove.”可知，皮革来自作者第一个棒球手套，所以皮革的触感是熟悉的。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它带我在脑海中进行了一次关于棒球记忆的旅程，以及与之相关的人：队友、球迷、裁判，还有麦克莱伦教练，他熟知比赛的每一个细节。A. judgement判断；B. journey旅行；C. comparison对比；D. influence影响。根据下文“through baseball memories and the people involved: teammates, fans, referees, and Coach McClellan, who knew every detail of the __12__.”可知，皮革带着作者在棒球的记忆和相关的人中进行了一次精神之旅。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。根据上文描述的棒球比赛场景以及“Coach McClellan(麦克莱伦教练)”可知，教练应该是熟知比赛的每一个细节。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我睁开眼睛，又回到了充斥着哔哔作响的机器和静脉输液管的现实中。A. chaos混乱；B. fantasy幻想；C. commitment承诺；D. reality现实。根据下文“of beeping (发出哔哔声) machines and IVs”可知，作者回到了现实。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即使在这艰难的时刻，我对棒球以及与之相关的人的热爱也帮助我缓解了痛苦，哪怕只是一小会儿。根据上文“Lying in an uncomfortable hospital bed, I longed to escape. After four days of bad news, procedures, and restless nights, I could ____1____ eat.”可知，作者躺在不舒服的病床上，渴望逃离，经历了四天的坏消息、手术和不安的夜晚，几乎吃不下东西，所以此处表示即使在艰难的时刻。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. assign分配；B. quit退出；C. leak泄漏；D. ease缓解。根据上文“my love for baseball and the people connected to it”以及下文“the pain”可知，这种热爱帮助作者缓解了痛苦。故选D。 【35题详解】语篇填空答案 56. concentrating 57. to transform 58. stands 59. a 60. to 61. adaptability 62. supportive 63. is committed 64 totally 65. Whether 范文1 Knowing that you’re interested in Chinese poetry, geography and so on, and willing to select a related optional course, I’m writing to recommend you the Chinese Customs. The reason why I choose it is that it will deepen your understanding of China. Furthermore, it will satisfy your curiosity about some classical traditions, through which you can have an insight into our history and culture background. As for my suggestions, I advise you to use the Internet as a tool. Search some related books and essays to help you have a better understanding. What’s more, you can turn to me when needing help. Ultimately, wish you a rewarding experience in your optional course. Looking forward to your reply. 范文2 Delighted to hear that you show a great interest in Chinese culture and want to take a course, I’m writing to offer you my suggestions. As far as I’m concerned, the Tang Poetry would be an ideal choice, for it not only represents a splendid period in Chinese history but also reveals the inner thoughts of the poets of this dynasty. Moreover, the romantic ways of expressing emotions in the Tang poems keep you absorbed in imagination. As for my suggestions, I think you could prepare an Ancient Chinese Dictionary and turn to it whenever strange words show up. Additionally, it would be helpful to do a preview and communicate with your teachers. I sincerely hope you find my advice useful. 范文3 Knowing that you’re interested in optional courses which include Chinese poems, geography and so on, I’m dropping you a line about my proposals. Personally, I suggest choosing Chinese history. As for the reasons, not only does it cover extensive knowledge, but also it’s full of fun and challenges. What’s more, it can help you gain deeper comprehension of Chinese culture. When it comes to the learning tips, reading history books will help you learn it better. Besides, if possible, it’s a good idea to travel to different places and learn their history from local people. I’d appreciate it if you could take my suggestions into consideration. Looking forward to your reply. 范文4 Knowing that you show great interest in Chinese poetry, geography, history and customs, I’m more than delighted to write to offer my proposals for choosing an optional course. What I advise you to choose is Chinese custom. Reasons are as follows. Not only will you gain deeper insight to Chinese culture, but also it will broaden your horizons and expand your knowledge about Chinese custom. As for learning tips, it’s of benefit to you to review the notes on a regular basis, and you’d better turn to teachers when you’re in trouble. I’d appreciate it if you could take my advice into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply at your convenience. Paragraph 1: They managed to arrive at the street and saw a chaotic scene. People were rushing past, many with faces pale with fear, while others were helping those who had fallen or were injured. A young man was supporting an elderly man, and a woman was comforting a child who was crying. Despite the panic and chaos, there was a sense of unity-neighbors helping neighbors, strangers offering assistance. Anna noticed volunteers and rescue workers pushing through the crowd, and found comfort in these small acts of kindness - a brief glimmer of hope in the chaos. Paragraph 2: In the middle of the rescue workers, Anna spotted a familiar face - her father. He was helping an injured man, his medical bag open beside him. "Dad!" she shouted, running toward him. He looked up, his face covered in dust, but his expression calm and focused." Stay back and keep safe," he said, gently guiding Anna and her family to safety." I ' m helping these people. We need to stay away from the worst - hit areas." Anna ' s heart swelled with relief and pride as she watched the surrounding people. Though the world around them seemed to fall apart, Anna knew they would survive the disaster with love. 听力原文 1.W: It’s too hot to play table tennis this evening. Let’s stay inside and watch TV instead. M: But we’re going to Carol’s party this evening, aren’t we? W: Oh, yes. I forgot. 2. M: Rose, I’ve got this terrible cold and I have to see a doctor. I’m afraid I can’t go to the class. Could you help me hand in my lab report to Dr. Davidson? W: Sure, no problem. Just take care of yourself and don’t worry about the class. 3. W: Hi, Chris. Our heating isn’t working. Can you come and repair it tomorrow? M: Wednesday? That’s difficult. How about Thursday or Friday afternoon? W: The sooner the better. The day after tomorrow. M: That works for me. 4. M: I haven’t seen you in the office for ages. You haven’t been sick, have you? W: No, actually I’ve taken a holiday in California for the past month. The beach was beautiful. Look how brown I look! M: How nice! I’m planning a holiday, too! 5. W: Springfield police. M: My car is gone! Somebody stole my car! W: Calm down, sir. Could you tell me more about it? M: Well, I parked my car in the lot this morning. Now, it’s not there. 【6-7】 M: Hi, Judy! How about helping me carry some of these books back to the house? If I try to do it myself, I think I’ll break my arms. W: Wow, where did you get so many books—rob a librarian? Oh, no, don’t tell me you are going to open a bookstore. M: Very funny. I was at the bookstore the whole day. After Christmas many books that are not popular are on sale. And I picked up so many really interesting ones. Take a look. W: “Speak Chinese”, “Introduction to Asia”, “Art and Culture”. Are you planning to get a job in Asia? M: Well, they are all interesting but I bought these books because they were worth the money. I couldn’t afford them if they were new. If you help me carry them I’ll let you have one. W: I’d certainly like to pick one. Now let me help you. 【8-10】W: Hello, this is Andrea. M: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she’s very much looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful? Congratulations dear! How does it feel to be Miranda’s new assistant? I imagine that you’ll just be delighted with this news. So let’s see, you can start on Monday, right? W: Umm, well, I don’t think I can start Monday. I am visiting my father in Baltimore. And because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon. M: Oh, well then, in that case I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then! 【11-13】M: OK, everybody, I called this meeting to discuss where we will take the children for this year’s school trip. W: Well, not the beach again—not after last year. M: Martha, what was wrong with the beach? It wasn’t dangerous or anything like that. I loved sitting there in the sun. W: But the kids were bored. Yes, they enjoyed themselves for an hour but then they had nothing to do. M: OK, does everybody agree that we don’t consider the beach? How about the History Museum? W: Well, personally, I would be really interested to go there. I love museums and art galleries. But I think the kids would like to be outdoors. M: So where do you suggest, Martha? W: How about Eagle Mountain? I’ve been there last year. The climb to the top will give them plenty of exercise. They will experience nature, and then when they get to the top, there’s a fantastic view. It’s right over to a lake in the distance. M: Well, it’s a long way to travel, but it’s a good idea. 【14-17】W: I’m glad I have passed chemistry and maths. I’m just so anxious about our history exam. I wish I could remember things the way you can. M: I may be good at some exams, but I’m terrible at completing projects. And you’re much better than me at writing essays. W: I guess you’re right. But projects only account for 10% of our grade, and essays 30%. The other 60% depends on exam results. M: Well, it’s really not so hard. There are a few well-known methods I use to help me remember facts. W: Like what? M: Well, if I have a list of things to remember, I often make up a funny sentence with the words on the list. W: That sounds interesting! M: I have a great book. It teaches you all kinds of different ways to remember things. You can borrow it if you like. W: Oh, I’d be really thankful. M: You should also follow the author on social media. He often shares good tips online. 【18-20】We people are easy targets for flu in every season. It makes us wonder why we can’t find a way to totally get rid of it? The answer is that there’re actually hundreds of kinds of viruses around us. We can’t see and touch them, and we never know which one we will get infected with, so it’s impossible to find a cure for each one. When a virus attacks our body, it’s hard to detach ourselves from it. We will feel awful because we can’t breathe well. The virus raises temperature of our bodies, and makes us get flu. But the heat of our body is killing the virus at the same time. Besides, we may also have a sore throat or a runny nose to prevent the virus from invading our cells. Different people have different symptoms. In China, some people might eat nutritious food to improve their health and fitness, some people only take hot baths and drink warm water, and some people take medicines. However, there’s one interesting thing to notice. Some experts say taking medicines when we have flu is harmful to our health. The reason why the virus stays in our body longer is that our body can’t develop a way to fight against and kill it. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$