宁夏银川一中2024-2025学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷

2024-2025学年度高一（下）期末考试英语答案 听力(每题1分，满分20分) 1-5: ABBAC 6-10: ACBCB 11-15: CBABC 16-20: CABAC 阅读理解（每题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21-23: ACB 24-27: CBBD 28-31: CDBA 32-35: ABBD 七选五（每题2.5分，共12.5分） 36-40:FADCE 完形填空（每题1分，共15分） 41-45: ABCAD 46-50: ACDBD 51-55: ADACA 语法填空（每题1.5，共15分）智批改 56: Typically 57: in 58: have added 59: combination 60: to make 61: until/till 62: is bitten 63: traveling/travelling 64: yourself 65: a 单词拼写（每题1分，共10分）智批改 66: reserve 67: available 68: got across 69: arrangements 70: Devoting 71: being turned 72: original 73: majority 74: standing 75: acquainted 写作第一节(满分15分) Dear Jack, I hope this letter finds you well. So thrilled am I to announce my upcoming summer vacation to New Zealand. I am writing to consult you about some relevant information. I would love to hear your recommendations for must-visit tourist spots and captivating destinations renowned for their breathtaking natural beauty. Besides, having a deep affection for a variety of cultures, I am particularly drawn to activities involving immersive experiences on local culture. Any recommendations for it will be highly appreciated. Additionally, since you have experience living in Australia, I’m reaching out to ensure my trip is safe and culturally respectful, so could you please share some travel tips or any important information that I should be aware of? Your invaluable insights would undoubtedly smooth my journey. Thanks again for your devoted time and patience. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours, Li Hua 写作第二节(满分25分) Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. In a panic I hastily and quickly glued together what I pulled out from our recycle bin, my hands shaking with the weight of each hasty decision. Not surprisingly, the finished result looked miserable. On presentation day Several of my classmates, including Nate, had created amazingly detailed constructions. They used materials like clay, wood and so on and were highly praised by Mr. Smith. When I saw their models, I felt even more embarrassed about mine. It was obvious that they had put a lot more time into the assignment than I had. From then on, I made up my mind for a change. I tackled assignments promptly, breaking them into manageable steps instead of waiting until the last minute. As a result, not only did I finish my tasks on time, but also I felt better because I didn’t have to be anxious at the last minute. At the end of the semester, to my delight, my work was chosen by Mr. Smith on another occasion. Seeing my change, my parents and my sister were so proud of me. It dawned on me the importance of deciding on my priorities and budgeting my time. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 银川一中2024/2025学年度(下)高一期末考试 英 语 试 卷 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why is the woman flying to New York? A. To transfer to another city. B. To do business. C. To have a vacation. 2. What will the speakers do? A. Relax on the beach. B. Go jet skiing. C. Ride horses. 3. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. Go jogging. B. Have a drink. C. Have dinner. 4. What does the woman mean? A. Ivy is incompetent. B. Ivy thinks highly of others. C. Ivy is brave enough to quit her job. 5. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Wake up Mary. B. Ask Mary for some news. C. Tell Mary to give him a phone call. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Watching TV. B. Reading magazines. C. Reading newspapers. 7. Where does the woman usually get the news? A. On TV. B. In magazines. C. On the Internet. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What did the woman do last night? A. She watched a game. B. She attended a party. C. She travelled to Madrid. 9. What does the man say about Barcelona? A. They played well as usual. B. They have a poor goalkeeper. C. They could have played better. 10. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Make a plan on the games. B. Watch the next game together. C. Avoid getting injured in the game. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. When does the conversation take place? A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In winter. 12. What is the woman pleased about? A. Collecting stamps. B. Playing computer games. C. Doing indoor sports. 13. Why won’t the boy play table tennis? A. He is afraid to lose. B. He finds nobody to play with. C. He thinks it boring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How does the woman go to work these days? A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train. 15. What was the woman two years ago? A. A city planner. B. A company’s boss. C. A landscape gardener. 16. Why did the woman change her job last year? A. To work at home. B. To start her own business. C. To spend more time with her family. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Whom has the government promised to offer help to? A. Some farmers. B. Some pilots. C. Some children. 18. Where are the transport workers going on strike? A. In Sydney. B. In Melbourne. C. In Queensland. 19. How did the school children feel after the rescue? A. Thankful. B. Angry. C. Sorry. 20. What can we learn about the school children? A. They attended a musical concert. B. They enjoyed themselves in the sea. C. Their plane was forced to land shortly after take­off. 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A England Tours Rick Steves England tours provide the best value for your trip to Europe. Browse Rick’s best England tours and vacation packages. Family Europe: London to Florence in 13 Days Tour $4,485 per person Family Europe: London to Florence in 13 Days delivers a colorful mix of must-see cities. Along the way, you will encounter some fascinating bits of art, history, and culture — as well as a couple of castles, a boat, plenty of hiking, and even a swimming pool or two. Our stress-free Europe vacation package provides great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing — and memories to last a lifetime. And on this tour, kids aged 8 —19 get a $200 discount! Best of London in 7 Days Tour $4,495 per person London has just what you need for a quick escape: direct flights, the best live theater scene on the planet, and an inviting pub on every corner. During your week-long stay in London, your Rick Steves guide will lead to the Tower, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s, and even take you on a train trip to Windsor Castle. Best of England in 14 Days Tour $4,395 per person Our two-week tour of England offers a delightful mix of big-city thrills and village charm. Your Rick Steves guide will welcome you in the elegant Georgian town of Bath. From there you’ll be guided to King Arthur’s Glastonbury, flower-boxed Cotswold villages, and Caernarfon Castle. You’ll also be treated to the spectacular scenery of the Lake District. Best of South England in 10 Days Tour $4,595 per person Starting in Canterbury and ending in Bath, our Best of South England tour brings you to the very roots of British history and culture. Your Rick Steves guide will introduce you to locals who have talents to share and stories to tell. You’ll also learn about and taste the delicious seafood and traditional Cornish pasties. 21. Which tour is probably the cheapest for a teenager? A. Family Europe: London to Florence. B. Best of London. C. Best of England. D. Best of South England. 22. What can tourists enjoy during the Best of South England? A. Sea bathing. B. Local school visits. C. Local stories. D. North Ireland’s history. 23. What service is offered in all of the four tours? A. Direct flight. B. Guided tour. C. Village walk. D. Delicious seafood. B When Tony took up running as a hobby, he was 42 years old. Now 42 years later he’s a national champion and a world record holder. He never imagined at the age of 84 this is where he’d be, but then he doesn’t meet many people in their 80s who are out training four times a week. “I can see it’s a bit unusual, yes. But it’s been my life, ” he told the reporter. The retired officer runs at a track near his home in Leeds. At an event in Italy last month he set a world record in the 80 metres hurdles (跨栏) with a time of under 17 seconds. But he sees no reason to slow down and his ambition is still to be competing when he passes a hundred. “I probably won’t be doing a crouch start (蹲式起跑), but it’s only 16 years away,” he joked. Like anyone his age, he’s had health problems. He’s had a string of severe heart attacks, but doctors have told him as long as it makes him feel good, he should carry on running. “I can’t let my heart get in the way of my training. When I am sprinting, I have to give it my absolute all. My heart is the last thing on my mind.” he said. He trains every other day, dances and plays hockey and he recently cuts down on alcohol and chocolate. He said, “I’ve heard alcohol can lead to dementia and I don’t want that. I’ve cut down to one glass of wine every other day. I now have to stay as fit as I can be to keep up my lifestyle.” Tony’s next birthday is next September. And the first thing he wants to do is to become the world’s fastest 85-year-old. 24. What will Tony do after the competition in the Italy ? A. He decides to slow down. B. He decides to retire as an officer. C. He plans on running until he’s 100. D. He plans to compete in the 100 metres hurdles. 25. What do the doctors suggest to Tony? A. Trying to run as fast as he can. B. Continuing to run if he feels good. C. Cutting down on alcohol and chocolate. D. Stopping running to treat his heart disease. 26. Which of the following best describes Tony? A. Imaginative. B. Positive. C. Caring. D. Self-centered 27. What’s the best title of the text? A. A National Champion. B. The Fastest Man in the World. C. The World’s Fastest 85-year-old. D. Granddad Crowned Fastest 84-year-old in the World. C The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders on Earth. Stretching over 2,300 kilometers, it is not only the largest coral reef system in the world but is also visible from space. Home to thousands of species of marine life（海洋生物）, including fish, turtles, sharks, and corals, the reef is a biodiversity hot spot and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The reef’s vibrant ecosystem is built by tiny organisms called coral polyps（珊瑚虫）. These creatures produce calcium carbonate (碳酸盐) to form hard skeletons, which over time create the complex structures we recognize as coral reefs. The reef’s health depends on a delicate balance of environmental conditions, including water temperature, salinity, and sunlight. However, the Great Barrier Reef faces significant threats. Climate change is the most pressing issue, as rising ocean temperatures cause coral bleaching — a phenomenon where corals dismiss the algae (海藻) that give them color and nutrients. Without these algae, corals turn white and become more easily to pick up disease. Pollution from agricultural irrigation and plastic waste further worsen the problem, while overfishing disrupts the reef’s ecological balance. Efforts to protect the reef are underway. The Australian government has put stricter regulations into effect on fishing and pollution, and scientists are exploring innovative solutions such as coral farming and genetic engineering to restore damaged areas. Despite these efforts, the future of the Great Barrier Reef remains uncertain. Experts warn that without immediate and collective global action, the reef could lose much of its biodiversity within the next few decades. This would not only be a tragedy for marine life but also have destructive consequences for the millions of people who depend on the reef for their livelihoods. 28. What makes the Great Barrier Reef visible from space? A. Its UNESCO World Heritage status. B. The vibrant colors of coral polyps. C. Its length of over 2,300 kilometers. D. The high density of marine species. 29. Why are coral polyps essential to the reef’s structure? A. They provide nutrients to algae. B. They control water temperature and salinity. C. They protect the reef from plastic pollution. D. They form hard skeletons using calcium carbonate. 30. What is the main cause of coral bleaching? A. Agricultural runoff increasing salinity. B. Rising ocean temperatures forcing algae out. C. Overfishing destroying ecological balance. D. Plastic waste blocking sunlight penetration. 31. What can be inferred from the last paragraph about saving the Great Barrier Reef? A. Global cooperation is critical to its survival. B. Reducing tourism is the most urgent step. C. Technological solutions alone will succeed. D. Australia’s current efforts are sufficient. D “Digital switching” is a term refers to the modern habit of scrolling through and fast-forwarding online videos. Researchers from Canada did some exploration of it. Kay Y.Y.Tam, a psychology researcher, launched the study after noticing herself — and pretty much everyone else — swiping through online videos. This behavior was connected with the “Boredom Feedback Model”, a theory she had published in 2021. Boredom, she proposed, is rooted in attention shifts. These shifts often occur when there’s a gap between how engaged people actually feel and how engaged they want to feel. The unpleasant emotion can develop when a situation lacks novelty or meaning. “As digital switching involves frequent attention shifts, I wondered how this behavior might influence our feelings of boredom,” Tam said. In her study, more than 1,200 participants, many of them university students, first watched a single video for ten minutes. They were then presented with seven shorter videos, with the option to skip to the next. On average, they skipped eight times — but reported feeling more bored and less engaged when they watched the single video. Participants had a similar experience in another similar experiment. “I’m convinced that switching, when it comes to videos, is not a good idea if the goal is to have an enjoyable experience,” said Erin Westgate, a professor of psychology. “Sitting and toughing it out is likely a better choice.” The new findings add to a growing body of evidence that boredom is on the rise, despite a world filled with content we can access at all times. People who are bored often turn to their phones, only to feel more bored. Swiping on social media has also been linked to increased feelings of boredom. Boredom can motivate people to explore their environment and to stop investing time in an activity that has little to offer. However, if we rely too much on quick escapes, it would be like an animal jumping from tree to tree in search of food without staying long enough to see if a tree bears fruit. That animal risks starvation. 32. What is the cause of attention shifts according to Tam’s theory? A. The unsatisfied desire. B. The feeling of boredom. C. The degree of engagement. D. The lack of emotion. 33. What is the primary purpose of Tam’s study? A. To prove the accuracy of the Boredom Feedback Model. B. To examine the impact of digital switching on boredom. C. To compare boredom levels between students and adults. D. To identify solutions for reducing digital switching. 34. How was Tam’s study conducted? A. By tracking phone data from students. B. By comparing two video-watching conditions. C. By measuring boredom changes over time. D. By surveying digital habits. 35. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph? A. To solve a problem. B. To give a suggestion. C. To raise a question. D. To give a warning. 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。 What makes great storytelling for film? There are some tips for filmmakers about the art of it. One of the most important elements of great storytelling for film is how the story is told. Great movies can throw curve balls (曲线球) that you don’t see coming. 36 The standard structure for any kind of storytelling is to introduce your characters, setting and genre at the start. Any problem should be encountered somewhere in the middle of the story. 37 If you’ve got a brilliant story, think about what would happen if you began your film with the ending. Try experimenting with the timing of events, and how the order can impact the audience’s view. With a clear structure, you should consider how to grab the audience’s attention quickly. 38 Your story may be wonderful, but if it takes too long to get into, you might lose your audience before you’ve got going. With so much competition, you need to act fast. Pay particular attention to the first 10 pages of your script. Remember that when reading the script, you should want to read on and be gripped. Let somebody read your script and ask them whether they want to continue on after 10 pages. 39 As with any content you create, understanding your audience is an important step. Who will want to watch this movie? What do they like doing and what fascinates them? 40 That can make it more attractive to the target audience. See if you can gather some statistics from any film that is in any way similar to the same genre. From this, you can judge who usually enjoys the genre, and who you can tailor your screenplay to. All in all, everything that goes into making a film, from costume choices to special effects, is there to reinforce the story. Next time, let’ talk more about the topic. A. The end involves the issues being solved. B. Don’t forget to focus on character development. C. If so, that desire can be ten times stronger in your film D. In the modern word everything moves at a fast speed. E. Doing market research will help you better your film’s screenplay. F. But they have a structure that isn’t too confusing to follow. G. Making choices about the timing of events can heighten their impact. 第三部分 语言知识运用 ( 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As a teenager, I found myself 41 in a sea of doubt. I was 42 of who I truly was and where I belonged. My days were consumed with endless comparisons and a constant 43 for approval from others. It seemed as if I were wandering through life without a compass, each step leading me further away from my 44 self. One fateful summer, I came across an opportunity to 45 in a volunteering program in a remote village. 46 , I was hesitant, fearing the 47 it might bring. But deep down, there was a spark of 48 and a desire for something more meaningful. With a heavy heart and a backpack filled with hope, I started my 49 . The first few days were tough, adjusting to the simple lifestyle and overcoming language 50 . However, as the days turned into weeks, a transformation within myself began to 51 . 52 with the locals, I was affected by their smiles. I started to realize that happiness didn’t 53 material gains, but the fulfillment that came from giving back and connecting with others on a deeper level. Finally, I returned home with newfound confidence and a clearer 54 of who I wanted to be. Since then, I’ve faced numerous challenges and obstacles, but each one has only 55 my determination. I’ve learned that growth is not a destination but a continuous process, filled with ups and downs, but always moving forward. 41. A. absorbed B. forced C. rooted D. involved 42. A. ashamed B. unsure C. scary D. terrified 43. A. exchange B. target C. quest D. reminder 44. A. true B. imaginary C. normal D. awkward 45. A. attend B. compete C. settle D. engage 46. A. Initially B. Obviously C. Eventually D. Definitely 47. A. opportunities B. techniques C. challenges D. explorations 48. A. disappointment B. delight C. grief D. curiosity 49. A. revenge B. journey C. process D. survival 50. A. conflict B. practice C. risk D. barrier 51. A. turn up B. die out C. put on D. pick up 52. A. Bargaining B. Debating C. Combining D. Interacting 53. A. lie in B. live up to C. contribute to D. benefit from 54. A. adjustment B. arrangement C. picture D. destination 55 A. strengthened B. weakened C. founded D. affected 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。 Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. 56 (typical), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich 57 vitamin C. Recently, tanghulu makers 58 (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes. Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a 59 (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire. Tanghulu is easier 60 (make) at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture 61 its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when it 62 (bite) into. Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find 63 (travel) traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat 64 (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving it 65 go? 第四部分：单词拼写（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分） 根据汉语填空或填入括号内单词的正确形式，一空一词。 （注意：运用必修二Units 3-6词汇，并将完整且准确的单词形式写在答题卡上) 66. This article reviews the development of this wildlife nature (保护区) in China. 67. Due to the high demand for the new science magazine, only a limited number of copies are (可获得的)at the library now. 68. The professor used vivid diagrams and real-life examples in her lecture, ensuring that her complex theory (被理解) to every student. 69. The exact date for the conference (arrange) will be set next week.. 70. (devote) all his energy to the subject, he finally overcame the difficulties and achieved his target. 71. All too often, great words end up ____________(turn) into cinematic turkeys. 72. His approach to problem-solving is still regarded as (origin), even decades later. 73. While some details are still being debated, the ____________ (大部分)of the report has been accepted by the committee. 74. So he remained (stand) upright, and since he was tired, he yawned. 75. Well, I must endure the presence of two or three caterpillars if I wish to become ____________ (acquaint) with the butterflies. 第五部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 (满分15) 假定你是李华，你计划在暑假期间去澳大利亚旅游。为了更好地准备这次旅行，你决定写信向你在澳大利亚的笔友Jack了解情况。内容包括： 1. 请求推荐旅游地点；2. 询问旅游注意事项；3. 表达感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jack, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Most people think that procrastination (拖延症) is a negative habit. But people like me who routinely put off doing assignments are likely to defend our “slower” approach to getting tasks done. I’m the only procrastination in my family. My parents and sister were all born with the “do it right now” gift. They are always in a rush, as if closely rushed by an invisible deadline. Personally, I prefer a more relaxed pace. When my parents voiced their concern about my tendencies, saying “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,” “No way!” I responded, confidently presenting my research as a defense. It said people procrastinated when they need to solve a problem or commit to a topic or project. In these cases, delaying a decision can be beneficial. This was because our minds continue to reflect on problems even when we were not actively thinking about them, which could lead to more creative solutions. My findings filled me with satisfaction and pride. My method of getting things done was just as good as my sister’s…or so I thought. At school we’d been talking about architecture and design. As part of the final assessment my teacher Mr. Smith announced an exciting project that each student would have a month to complete. We were expected to choose our materials construct a small building and make use of things we had learned in class. Not only would the winners receive extra credit, but the winning constructions would be proudly displayed in the cafeteria. “I have no clue how I could get it done,” my friend Nate sighed in despair. I didn’t say anything. Not because I shared his anxiety but because I was not nervous at all. I loved hands-on projects! Picturing my brilliant work exhibited in the cafeteria, I was fully convinced that I would definitely produce something that could impress everyone. So relaxed was I that I didn’t give it a second thought for weeks. 注意： 1.续写词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Before I knew it, I had only one day left for the project. Paragraph 2: From then on, I made up my mind for a change. 高一期末英语试卷 第1页(共6页) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$宁夏银川一中2024年至2025学年第二学期高一年级期末考试英语科听力部分。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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。Are you going to new york for business or pleasure? Well, basically, i'm going on holiday. How about you? Actually, i'm going to riot ation arrow. New york is just stop over. I'm going to take another plane from there. Do you want to go jet skiing today? The weather is perfect for IT. I would rather relax on the beach today. Candy, I am still tired from horse book riding yesterday. Jet skin is even more fun than horse riding. Come on. Oh, all right. Let's go. Hey, Susan, want to to go out for a beer? Sorry, I can't. I always go jogging after work, and then I need to prepare dinner for my family. I heard that ivy quit her job again. He was so brave. He just thinks too high of herself but can do nothing. Hello, may I speak to mary, please? I'm sorry she's still in bed. May I take a message? Yes, this is David. Please tell her to call me back. I have some good news. okay? 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。Hey, listen to this. The average american family watches six hours of TVA day. a day. You're joking. No, it's says, so right here in this magazine um I guess you're an average american jack. When I come over to your place, you always have your TV on. Come on. Are you saying i'm a couch potato? Yeah, I really think watching TV is a waste of time. Well, I disagree. Some programs are bad, like those soap Operas. But what about sports of the news you watch? Those sometimes told you. well, actually, for the news, I prefer the internet. why? Because IT gives you a lot more information. Hey, listen to this. The average american family watches six hours of T. V. A day. a day. You're joking. No, IT says. so right here in this magazine, um I guess you are an average american jack, when I come over to your place, you always have your TV on. Come on. Are you saying i'm a couch potato? Yeah, I really think watching TV is a waste of time. Well, I disagree. Some programs are bad, like those. So poppers, but what about sports of the news you watch? Those sometimes judge you well. actually, for the news, I prefer the internet. why? Because IT gives you a lot more information. 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。Did you watch the game between barcelona and madrid last night? No, I went to a party. What's the result? The score was three to three. really. I thought barcelona was going to win. They are a much Better team than . madrid if barcelo had played as they Normally do. they would have won. What happened? Their goal keeper got injured after the first goal, but he kept on playing anyway. That explains IT. It's a pity I missed in how many more games are left this . season for the next . game starts in a few weeks. Do you want to come over and watch the next game at my place? I'm planning on having a few people over to watch . IT together. sure. That would be great. Did you watch the game between barcelona and madrid last night? No, I went to a party. What's the result? The score was three to three. really. I thought barcella ona was going to win. They are a much Better team than madrid. If barcelo had played as they Normally do. they would have won. What happened? Their goal keeper got injured after the first goal, but he kept on playing anyway. That explains IT. It's a pity I missed in how many more games are left this . season for the next . game starts in a few weeks. Do you want to come over and watch the next game at my place? I'm planning on having a few people over to watch . IT together. sure. That would be great. 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。Mom, I haven't got anything to do. Well, sam, it's snowing heavily, so you can't go outside in such cold weather. No. what I don't understand is why you haven't got more hobbies. Your friends seem to have lots of different things they like doing. Don't think that's not well. Anyway, there are just things you do inside you know collecting stamps. I mean, so boring or like computer games, i'm just not interested in that kind of thing. yes. Well, I do understand that, but actually i'm quite pleased about the computer games. There's table tennis now you can play that indoors and you are created that, aren't you? Oh, mom, I used to be, but now i'm completely out of practice. I lose to anyone. so maybe you should go and get . some practice. Mom. I haven't got anything to do. Well, then it's snowing heavily, so you can't go outside in such cold weather. What I don't understand is why you haven't got more hobbies. Your friends seem to have lots of different things they like doing. Don't think that's not well. Anyway, there are just things you do inside, you know, collecting stamps. I mean, so boring or like computer games, i'm just not interested in that kind of thing. Yes, well, I do understand that, but actually i'm quite pleased about the computer games. There's table tennis now. You can play that indoors and you are created that, aren't you? Oh, mom, I used to be, but now i'm completely out of practice. I'd lose to anyone. so maybe you should go and get some practice. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hey, is that you, joe? I can't believe . IT Johnson. I haven't seen you for ages. It's so good to run into you like this. That's for sure. So what are you doing these days? Are you still going . to the health club? Not anymore. We've moved to east street, east gate that's twenty kilometers from here. Yeah, I know. So i've got a long drive to work these days, but we bought a really big house with a nice garden. great. You're in a landscape gardener, aren't you? So you'd be working much . more in the summer. Ahh, but actually, i've been working as a city planner for the last year or so. Oh, why did you change jobs? Well, two years ago, I was working so hard that I never had any time to be with my kids. They were growing up really quickly, but I was always driving around from one project to the next, so I was hardly ever spending time at home. Well, it's Better now. I expect you're working for the city. I suppose you . mean in the planning department? No, actually, i'm running my own company. Hey, is that you, jone? I can believe IT Johnson. I haven't seen you for ages. It's so good to run into you like this. That's for sure. So what are you doing these days? Are you still going . to the health club? Not anymore. We've moved to east gate. East gate. That's twenty kilometers from here. Yeah, I know. So i've got a long drive to work these days, but we bought a really big house with a nice garden. great. You're a landscape garden, aren't you? So you'd be working much . more in the summer ahh, but actually i've been working as a city planner for the last year or so. Oh, why did you change jobs? Well, two years ago, I was working so hard that I never had any time to be with my kids. They were growing up really quickly, but I was always driving around from one project to the next, so I was hardly ever spending time at home. Well, it's Better now. I expect you're working for the city. I suppose you . mean in the planning department? No, actually, i'm running my own company. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。This is the six o'clock news for tuesday, twenty fifth, november and first, the headlines. The government has promised to help the poor farmers in the northern part of the country who haven't seen rain for nearly two years. And in sydney, a group of schoolchildren are successfully rescued from a plane which landed in the sea shortly after take off. Transport workers are on strike in melbourne asking for a pay rise, and the strike may spread to other states. Now let's focus on the school children. They were travelling in a plane from sydney to queensland to take part in a musical concert. They found themselves swimming for the shore when their plane had to land in the sea. Just three minutes after taking off from sydney airport, the pilot managed to bring the aircraft and its fifty passengers down safely in the calm waters of bottle y bay, where boats were able to come to the rescue of the children. IT was a weekend, and there were hundreds of boats in the bag enjoying the good weather. This undoubted helped the rescue Operation. The children said they owed their lives to the skill of the pilot, but the pilot replied modestly that IT was all part of a day's work. However, all their musical instruments were lost and they never got to play at their concert. This is the six o'clock news for tuesday, twenty fifth, november and first, the headlines. The government has promised to help the poor farmers in the northern part of the country who haven't seen rain for nearly two years. And in sydney, a group of schoolchildren are successfully rescued from a plane which landed in the sea shortly after take off. Transport workers are on strike in melbourne asking for a pay raise, and the strike may spread to other states. Now let's focus on the schoolchildren. They were travelling in a plane from sydney to queensland to take part in a musical concert. They found themselves swimming for the shore when their plane had to land in the sea. Just three minutes after taking off from sydney airport, the pilot managed to bring the aircraft and its fifty passengers down safely in the calm waters of bottle y bay where boats were able to come to the rescue of the children. IT was a weekend, and there were hundreds of boats in the bag enjoying the good weather. This undoubted helped the rescue Operation. The children said they owe their lives to the skill of the pilot, but the pilot replied modestly that IT was all part of a day's work. However, all their musical instruments were lost and they never got to play at their concert.