江西省南昌市第二中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

南昌二中 2024-2025 学年度下学期高一英语期末试卷 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’s probably the woman’s job? A. A hotel receptionist. B. A librarian. C. A customs officer. 2. Why does the woman make the call? A. To make an application. B. To give information. C. To answer a question. 3. How does Linda feel? A. Confused. B. Surprised. C. Shocked. 4. What makes Jim hurry? A. Attending a lecture. B. Doing business. C. Meeting assistants. 5. Which does the man prefer? A. Beef stew. B. Fried eggs. C. Fish soup. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小 题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What does the woman dislike? A. Playing football. B. Watching football. C. Going skating. 7. How often does the man skate? A. Never. B. Occasionally. C. Regularly. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a hotel. C. At home. 9. What seems to be the problem for the woman? A. She was overcharged. B. She got the wrong food. C. She lost the bill. 10. How is the man’s service? A. Disappointing. B. Annoying. C. Satisfying. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 12. How is the man’s way of describing the math problem? A. Amusing. B. Simple. C. Difficult. 13. What does Mr. Williams teach? A. Maths. B. History. C. English. 1=}# 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. What is the woman doing? A. Hosting a program. B. Organizing a meeting. C. Treating a guest. 15. What makes the man’s tea different? A. Being mixed. B. Being pure. C. Being processed. 16. Why does the company buy their tea directly from the growers? A. To reduce the price. B. To guide the growers. C. To track the growing process. 17. What will the man talk about in the end? A. The source of their tea. B. The kinds of their tea. C. The characteristics of their tea. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. A tradition. B. A performance. C. Chinatown. 19. Who will make speeches in the gathering? A. Railroad workers. B. Entertainers. C. Government officials. 20. What will people do after the afternoon performance? A. Buy clothes. B. Have dinner. C. Visit the museum. 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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Two-hour Scooter Rental in Niagara Falls If you want to avoid the queues (队列) and crowded areas of visitors, this activity is for you. You can visit scenery that most never do along the Niagara Gorge on an electric scooter (滑板车), which is easy to ride and makes getting from viewpoint to viewpoint fast and easy. You can cover about 34 miles of Niagara Falls State Park, the Niagara Gorge, and Whirlpool State Park all in 2 hours using a scooter. What’s Included ●Ninebot Max Electric Scooter ●Lock to lock up the electric scooter Meeting and Pickup Meeting point End point 2 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, USA This activity ends back at the meeting point. Opening hours 5/13/2023-7/20/2025 Monday-Sunday: 10:00 AM-06:00 PM Additional Information * Confirmation will be received at time of booking * Not wheelchair accessible * Near public transportation * Not recommended for pregnant (怀孕的) travelers * Travelers should at least have an average physical fitness level Click here to apply or call +1(702) 648-5873 Cancellation Policy You can cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. 2 21.What is one advantage of renting an electric scooter?. A. It saves money. B. It covers all the routes. C. It makes your tour easy. D. It helps to reduce accidents. 22. What does the activity offer travellers? A. Locks against theft. B. Facilities to keep healthy. C. Assistance for the disabled. D. Guidebooks for Niagara Falls. 23. When can you call off the activity to get all your money back? A. After online confirmation. B. One day ahead of the tour. C. The moment the tour starts. D. Twenty four hours after booking. B When Param Jaggi was five years old, he had a passion to take things apart to see what was inside. He started with toys and even broke a computer, which made his parents not too pleased. As he got older, he shifted from breaking things to building things, which greatly comforted his parents. In middle school, he started working on projects in his kitchen laboratory, and his first project was making biofuels. Although Jaggi’s parents initially thought his experiments were just a boyhood fancy, he remained determined to make a difference to the environment. Eventually, his parents came around and started supporting his dreams. Jaggi’s interest continued as he grew up, but he focused more on solving real problems, especially those related to the environment. At 17, Jaggi went beyond his school projects and co-founded Ecoviate, a company that uses technology to solve everyday energy and environmental problems. He planned to transform people’s idea that going green is expensive by making available a series of affordable products that are easy to use. Through Ecoviate, he designed products that could contribute to a greener future. One of his notable inventions was the “CO2ube”, a device that could be attached to vehicle tailpipes (排气管) to reduce carbon emissions, and it’s available to many people at low prices. He also created a smartwatch that changed body heat into energy, which can be used to power up the watch as well as mobile phones. Young Jaggi, now a third-grade college student studying engineering and economics, has become a famous eco-innovator and his company is developing promisingly. However, Jaggi’s vision to save the environment goes beyond creating products. He plans to launch an online platform through Ecoviate, which will encourage young students interested in science and technology to get actively involved in innovation and invention. Students can submit a science project online, and talk about the help that they need to make the project a reality. 24. What can we learn about Jaggi? A. He was curious by nature. B. He dreamed to be an engineer. C. He always annoyed his parents. D. He was addicted to playing toys. 25. Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “came around” in Paragraph 2? A. Won out. B. Paid a visit. C. Walked around. D. Changed their minds. 26. What drove Jaggi to develop affordable and user-friendly products? A. His love for smart devices. B. His pursuit of academic career. C. His desire to lower green costs. D. His hope to develop green technology. 27. Why does Jaggie plan to launch an online platform? A. To promote technology products. B. To empower young inventors. C. To provide eco-themed courses. D. To offer environmentalists funds. 3 C Scientists from Australia and Indonesia have discovered the oldest cave art on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. This ancient painting, presenting a wild pig and three human-like figures, is at least 51,200 years old, making it over 5,000 years older than the previous oldest known cave art. The artwork features a pig standing still with its mouth slightly open, surrounded by at least three human-like figures, one of which is holding a stick, another appearing to be in front of the pig with a stick touching its throat, and the third figure seemingly upside down with one hand reaching toward the pig’s head. The discovery suggests that early humans were capable of creative thought much earlier than previously believed. Professor Maxime Aubert from Griffith University in Australia explained that the painting, by demonstrating that humans at that time could think in abstract ways, represents the oldest evidence of storytelling, an essential cognitive leap ( 认 知 飞 跃 ) in human evolution. Adhi Agus Oktaviana, an Indonesian rock art specialist who led the team of scientists, stated that storytelling has been an essential part of human culture for a long time, and while humans have likely been telling stories for much longer than 51,200 years, this painting provides the oldest evidence of such storytelling. Previously, the oldest known drawings were found in the Blombos Caves in South Africa, dating back 75,000 to 100,000 years. These were simple geometric (几何学的) patterns. By comparison, the new painting in Sulawesi represents a significant advancement, showing a more complex understanding and description of the world. The innovative dating method used for this discovery, which involves laser (激光器) cutting small parts of the artwork for detailed analysis, has provided more accurate results and can lead to the re-dating of other cave art sites around the world, potentially pushing back the timeline for the appearance of representational art even further. In summary, the discovery of the Sulawesi cave painting is a groundbreaking one that sheds new light on the early cognitive abilities of humans and enhances our understanding of the evolution of human creativity. 28. Why are Maxime Aubert and Adhi Agus Oktaviana mentioned in Paragraph 3? A. To highlight their roles in leading the discovery. B. To demonstrate the significance of the discovery. C. To raise doubts about early humans’ creativity. D. To point out their disagreement with previous research. 29. What sets the new discovery apart from previous ones? A. It shows artistic complexity. B. It is located in South Africa. C. It features various animal figures. D. It is characterized by geometric patterns. 30. What role did the innovative dating method play in the discovery? A. It restored damaged parts of the artwork. B. It proved the discovery the earliest globally. C. It dated earlier discoveries in the worldwide. D. It provided a new way to reevaluate art history. 31. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text? A. New Methods Used in Dating Cave Art B. The Discovery of Ancient Cave Art in Europe C. The Development of Human Creativity in History D. Exploring Early Human Creativity Through Cave Art 4 D Bacteria (细菌) know how to rough it out all over the earth. Ask most of them where they’d truly prefer to settle though, and a kitchen sponge (海绵) would probably top the list. Yes, it turns out that the very tool we use to clean our plates, which is warm, damp, and full of nutritious food pieces, is packed of tiny life. Lingchong You, a biologist at Duke University, along with his team, used computers to model the complex environment of a sponge for a 2022 study. He found that sponges featuring pockets of varying sizes are something that really matters for promoting bacterial growth. This holds significance as certain bacteria tend to grow on their own while others demand the companionship of others. Within a sponge filled with holes and pockets, there exist such an abundance of diverse structures that everyone attains a state of satisfaction. However, it does not necessarily follow that these tools present a health risk to us as well. Bacteria exist everywhere and not all are harmful; in fact, many perform vital jobs. The important question is, therefore, are the bacteria found in sponges even worth worrying about? In 2017, Jennifer Quinlan, a professor of food safety, and her colleagues, collected kitchen sponges from 100 homes, finding that only 1-2% of those sponges contained bacteria linked to food poisoning in humans and the ones that did contained only small amounts of harmful bacteria. “The vast majority of bacteria on sponges do not cause illness, and they’re just going to make them smell.” says Quinlan. “Having said that, there is a possibility that if you use a sponge to wipe up raw meat that you could have some of those disease-causing bacteria on there, and studies have found that those bacteria can be separated from kitchen sponges.” This is not the whole story yet. If dangerous bacteria happen to arrive on the scene, the sponge’s special make-up makes it an ideal place for them to grow and multiply. And there’s evidence that this is the case. 32. What can we learn from the first paragraph? A. Sponges are perfect tools in the kitchen. B. Bacteria prefer to live in dry environment. C. Kitchen sponges are good home for bacteria. D. Bacteria affect kitchen sponges’ performance. 33. What did Lingchong You find in his study? A. How sponges are exactly structured. B. What encourages bacterial growth. C. How bacteria react to the environment. D. Why bacteria keep company with each other. 34. What does Quinlan think of bacteria on sponges? A. Widely distributed. B. Poorly adaptive. C. Surprisingly unpleasant. D. Relatively harmless. 35. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph? A. Proofs of bacterial threat. B. The classification of bacteria. C. Methods to control bacterial growth. D. Research into applications of bacteria. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 I hated writing growing up. But I couldn’t avoid it: learning English was a must in high school. For hours, I stared at blank pages, trying to turn my disorganized thoughts into fluent sentences. I tried my best but my teachers would return my papers marked with red. I was frustrated to no end. 36 And that was OK. I didn’t have to be good at everything. 5 {#{QQABIQQ94gg40B 37 I liked it that objective truth could be found if I searched properly. In college, I joined a research lab to enhance conductor efficiency, and after a year of hard work, we developed a design that halved energy losses. However, the joy was short-lived as I had to write a research paper about our findings. I knew that if I wanted to become an academic, I would need to spend time penning papers. But with my awful track record with writing, I was scared of failing. In a panic, I asked a graduate student in my lab for help. We defined a goal for the paper, and I carefully wrote an outline. But when I asked him for feedback, I soon found the paper covered in red marks. 38 Before I could give up in defeat, though, the graduate student explained those red marks didn’t mean I was a bad writer. 39 It requires revising your work, often several times. I kept improving the outline of my paper, eventually turning it into sentences and paragraphs. My initial draft wasn’t perfect. I had buried a few key takeaways, and the introduction was missing important context. But with help, I finally made it. From then on, writing became one of my favorite parts of research. 40 But I came around. All it took was some trial and error. A. “Not again,” I screamed inside. B. I should view it in a positive way. C. Maybe I wasn’t suited for writing. D. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing. E. I soon realized writing was my strength. F. I switched to the world of math and science. G. I had never imagined it in my wildest dreams. 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。 The love story of Phil and Kim includes a tale they’ll laugh about for years to come. The day Kim accepted Phil's proposal (求婚) of marriage, the couple 41 to take engagement photos in Park City, Utah. The snowy mountains created a picturesque 42 , but little did they know this dreamy setting would turn into a mix of 43 . Not long into the shoot, Kim was surprised to find her engagement ring had 44 when the photographer asked her to do a 45 in which she placed her hand onto Phil’s chest. Kim remembered picking up snow and 46 it in the air minutes before. The odds were that the ring broke away from her finger then. Hearts 47 , they tracked back along their route. It was a fruitless 48 . They felt their blood freeze. Learning of it, the skiers nearby got 49 . Hours passed and it seemed 50 even with a metal detector. When 51 they would have to wait until spring to locate the ring, the couple were close to a mental collapse. But then a blinding flash in the snow caught a skier’s eye. It was the diamond ring! Phil turned this wild 52 into something even more unforgettable. Accompanied by the 53 of kind strangers, he dropped to one knee, ring in hand, and 54 again. Kim was overcome with relief and joy. A moment of heartache turns into a life-long 55 . The couple will always look back on their engagement photos with laughter, tears and appreciation as they tell their story. 6 41. A. happened B. decided C. hesitated D. promised 42. A. focus B. outline C. background D. target 43. A. emotions B. comments C. characters D. responses 44. A. turned up B. broken down C. stuck out D. slipped off 45. A. pose B. show C. task D. project 46. A. watching B. throwing C. sweeping D. packing 47. A. ceasing B. flying C. warming D. sinking 48. A. test B. struggle C. search D. option 49. A. scared B. relieved C. involved D. noticed 50. A. risky B. promising C. unbearable D. hopeless 51. A. asked B. told C. warned D. called 52. A. adventure B. defence C. entertainment D. investigation 53. A. thanks B. cheers C. apologies D. requests 54. A. married B. kissed C. proposed D. tried 55. A. dream B. passion C. effort D. memory 第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 根据下列句子语境，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个单词）。 56. On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first person in the world _______ (go) into space. 57. How can you sit inside _______ (play) games all day? Isn’t there anything more important you can do with your time? 58. While ______ (drive) along the freeway, they noticed a kangaroo standing in the middle of the road. 59. If you encourage your students to express their thoughts and creative ideas, they will learn to become _______ (dependent) thinkers. 60. He couldn't figure ____ why his phone kept turning off by itself, so he took it to the repair shop. 61. We gained ______ (admit) to the conference by showing our press passes. 62. The scientist successfully _____ (seek) answers to the complex questions that had puzzled researchers for decades. 63. Cultural ______ (diverse) enriches our society by bringing together a wide range of traditions, languages, and perspectives. 64. The teacher used ________ (energy) teaching methods to keep the students engaged and interested in the lesson. 65. In his essay, he presented a well-structured _________ (argue) for the importance of environmental conservation. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （满分 15 分） 你校英文报栏目“今日聚焦”正在就太空探索事业展开讨论, 现面向全校学生征稿，请你以“My View on Space Exploration”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 你的理由。 注意：1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 7 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。 Johnny, a 17-year-old from Whitehorse, had been competing in Cross-Country Skiing for five years. For many young athletes like him in Whitehorse, Yukon, the Yukon Cross-Country Ski Championships were more than just a competition. It was their dream. A year ago, Johnny qualified for the Championships and successfully won a medal. After the competition, Johnny was eager to share his experience with Hayden, his teammate and best friend. Hayden had narrowly missed qualifying for the Championships. Johnny had watched his friend train tirelessly, push himself to the limit, and always keep his big smile. Johnny knew how much the Championships meant to Hayden. Johnny handed Hayden some colorful pins. “These are pins I traded with athletes from all over Yukon,” Johnny said with a smile, “I want you to have them, so you can feel a part of the event too.” Hayden was touched, “Thanks, Johnny. This means a lot.” “Next time,” Johnny continued, “I hope you can also experience the event. I know you’ll make it.” Hayden nodded, “I’ll work even harder for that.” This year’s Yukon Cross-Country Ski Championships would be held in a month. Coach Nick guided the team through daily tough training and the team made significant progress in their skating, cornering, and downhill techniques. Meanwhile, they enhanced their endurance and balance. Both Johnny and Hayden met the Championship standards. Given Johnny’s rich competitive experience, Coach Nick once again qualified Johnny for this year’s event and Hayden was selected as an alternate (替补). The qualification for the competition excited Johnny, but there was always an idea staying in his mind. Johnny knew his friend had been wanting to go to the Championships for several years. This was the last chance for both of them to attend the Championships, as they would age out of the competition after this year. The thought became clear in his mind, strong and steady. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The next day, Johnny went to see the coach. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Hayden accepted the precious chance to compete in the Championships. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8jSQNAFIA=}#} 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2027届高一期末考试英语试题答案 听力 1-5 CABAC 6-10BBAAC 11-15AABAB 16-20CBACB 阅读理解 21-23 CAB 24-27 ADCB 28-31 BADD 32-35 CBDA 36-40 CFADG 完型填空 41--45 BCADA 46--50 BDCCD 51--55 BABCD 语法填空 56. to go 57. playing 58. driving 59. independent 60. out 61. admission 62. sought 63. diversity 64. energetic 65. argument 写作 应用文 【范文一】 My View on Space Exploration Is space exploration a waste of time and money? Different people have different opinions on this matter. However, as far as I’m concerned, I think it is worthwhile to find out the secrets of the universe. First, due to the rapidly increasing population, it’s necessary to find a new home for people in space, as the resources on earth will run out one day. Second, exploring space encourages scientists to improve technology that can help people in other ways, too. For example, some everyday products are changing our lives, such as GPS, memory foam pillow, and smartphone cameras, to name but a few. In closing, exploring space does provide the world with benefits, right? 【范文二】 My View on Space Exploration Some people insist that carrying out space exploration is a waste of time during this period of time when a large number of people still suffer from poverty and hunger. However, I disagree. Firstly, it is space exploration that arouses scientists’ passion for improving technology. As a result, various satellites now orbit the earth, offering data about weather condition and so on. Moreover, researches have shown that other possible planets in space are most likely to be human’s new home. As the resources on earth will finally run out, stepping into space might be human’s only chance to survive in the future. In closing, exploring space is a must for humans, which provides many benefits and can even mean life and death in the future. 读后续写 The next day, Johnny went to see the coach. He told the coach that he wanted to give his qualification to Hayden. Johnny explained that this was the last chance for both of them to attend the Championships, and Hayden had been longing for it for years. He believed Hayden deserved this opportunity as he had trained so hard. The coach was moved by Johnny’s selfless act. After considering Johnny’s request carefully, the coach agreed to let Hayden take Johnny’s place. Hayden accepted the precious chance to compete in the Championships. He was extremely grateful to Johnny. He knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he didn’t want to let Johnny down. In the following days, Hayden trained even harder. When the Championships finally arrived, he gave it his all. Although the competition was tough, Hayden’s determination and hard-work paid off. He performed well and achieved a great result, making both Johnny and himself proud. 听力材料： Text 1 W: Good morning! My I have your passport and arrival card, please? M: Sure. Here you are. W: Could you please state the purpose of your visit and how long you plan to stay? Text 2 W: Good morning, I’m calling about the job in this morning’s paper. M: Well, could you tell me your name? W: Sophie Young. M: Oh yes. What exactly interests you about the job? Text 3 M: Happy birthday, Linda. Here is a present for you. W: Thank you very much. I can’t believe that you still remember my birthday. Wow, it’s a book. It’s one of may favorite books. M: I’m very glad you like it. Text 4 W: Jim, which one should I buy? M: Oh, my goodness! You should hurry up. I’ll get a class in ten minutes. W: Sorry, I just wish the shop assistants didn’t give me so many choices. M: It’s none of their business. You should decide which one to buy quickly. Text 5 W: What are there in the fridge? Do we have enough for lunch? M: Oh, let me have a look. We have some fish, beef, eggs and some vegetables as well. W: Good, we can have some beef stew or fish soup. Which do you prefer? M: I’d like some soup. Text 6 W: Do you want to hang out tonight? My brother is having his friends over to watch the football game. I don’t want to be there for it. M: You don’t like football? W: I like playing it, but I hate watching it. I find it really boring. M: Do you have anything in mind? We could go ice skating. W: Yes! That’s music to my ears. I will call you when I am out of work. I’ll need to go back home and get my ice skates, though. M:I will need to rent some. Maybe if we begin to go together a lot, I will buy a pair. Text 7 W: Excuse me? Hi, sorry, just a quick one. M: Yes, How can I help? Are you ready to pay? W: Well, it seems there is something wrong with the bill. We’ve been charged a little more than expected. M: Oh, goodness, sorry about that. Let me have a quick scan. What seems to be the problem? W: It’s the spaghetti. I thought it was part of the special but it’s been added on separately. M: Oh gosh, you’re absolutely right. Sorry for the mix- up. I do apologize. I’ll get that sorted straight away. Does everything else seem to be okay? Text 8 W:I have to say that you’re not quite what I expected. Usually in call you are very quiet. M: Well, I don’t like to answer questions out loud. I prefer to listen and absorb the knowledge. W: Well, you should speak out more. I think your ideas very humorous. The way you described the math problem really makes sense to me. It made me laugh as well, so I would probably remember it better. M: Thanks. Maybe I will speak out more. In a class like Mr. Williams’s, I think it’s a bit more important to listen. There are a lot about old wars and government leaders that we need to memorize. Hopefully. My listening skills in this class will help us with our project. W: That’s true. I suppose I do tall more in my English and PE classes because they require different types of thinking. Test 9 W: Welcome back. My guest is Alan Cunningham, and he owns a specialty tea company in Beijing. So what makes your tea better than everyone else’s? M: Well, there certainly are many choices when it comes to tea in China. I think one of the main differences is that our teas are never blended or mixed with other teas. If you are buying a particular tea from us, you can be sure that it came from one tea farm and one specific harvest. W: What’s the advantage of drinking that kind of tea? M: The flavors are much more pure, and many experts agree that the health benefits of drinking tea are maximized when the tea comes from a single source. Also, when we buy our tea, we buy it directly from the growers. This allows us to get to know more about the growing process and the people who produce our tea. W: How do your prices compare to those of other companies? M: We’re a small company that focus on selling small amounts of high quality tea. We are not trying to make huge profits by selling the most tea possible. We pay much higher prices for our tea because we believe it is the best in the world, and we also want to make sure that the people who grow the tea get fair compensation for their work. I guess what I’m trying to say is that there are good reasons why our prices might be a little higher. W: Well, why don’t tell us a bit about the teas you have at the moment? Text 10 May is now recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. Throughout the month of May, everyone can learn more about the efforts and achievements of Asian Americans and Pacific islanders. They have contributed to American history and culture, from the first Filipinos arriving in what is now known as California to the Chinese laborers completing the United States transcontinental railroad. Asian Americans are now the fastest growing Ethnic group in America. On Sunday, May 16th, many people gathered in Chicago’s Chinatown to celebrate through speeches from distinguished political leaders and various entertainers’ performances. Those who arrived early in the day started with dim sum and went shopping in the local stores for groceries, souvenirs, clothing, etc. They also visited the local Chinese American Museum or the Heritage Museum of Asian Art. After the afternoon entertainment performances concluded, they went with friends or family for dinner at one of the many fine Chinese restaurants. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$