湖北省孝感高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月测试英语试卷

孝感高中2023级高二英语测试 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 does the man think of the steak? A. It’s not cooked long enough. B. It’s very small. C. It’s too salty. 2. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Painting for an art gallery. B. Making a school art creation. C. Decorating Tommy’s bedroom. 3. Why are the speakers confused? A. They can’t contact their teacher. B. They’ve never studied about the topic. C. They don’t know how to prepare their presentation. 4. What does the man want about his work? A. More free time. B. A pay raise. C. New products to sell. 5. How much will the man pay for the books? A. $100. B. $85. C. $50. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the conversation mainly about? A. Ordering a meal online. B. Picking up food from a market. C. Planning meals to serve at a party. 7. Who usually cooks for the woman now? A. Her mother. B. Her father. C. The man. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers probably doing? A. Looking for a McDonald’s. B. Visiting the man’s home country. C. Talking about the woman’s childhood. 9. What does Leo think about Iceland? A. It is a big country. B. It is a peaceful place. C. It is the perfect place to live in. 10. Where are the speakers? A. On a train. B. On an airplane. C. On a street. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Why is the man so grateful? A. He was funded by a charity. B. He recently got a job at a hospital. C. His friend just recovered from a disease. 12. How did the man find out about the organization? A. He heard about it from a close friend. B. He saw it on the way to work. C. He saw an advertisement for it. 13. What does the organization do according to the woman? A. It helps treat serious diseases. B. It donates money to local hospitals. C. It collects patients’ information for hospitals. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Brother and sister. B. Ticket seller and passenger. C. Restaurant owner and customer. 15. How did the woman probably feel at first? A. Anxious. B. Hopeful. C. Confident. 16. What color is the woman’s phone? A. White. B. Black. C. Pink. 17. What photo does the woman have on her phone’s home screen? A. A picture of her dog. B. A picture of her on the beach. C. A picture of her and her brother. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What should students do after they find the instrument they like? A. Pay the fee. B. Find Ms. Johnson. C. Meet band members. 19. Why does the speaker recommend learning an instrument? A. It helps students with their grades. B. It teaches students how to read music. C. It provides students with more job opportunities. 20. What is the fee for playing the guitar per year? A. $60. B. $50. C. $10. 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 HAMILTON (Touring) Tickets · ABOUT HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre--a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography(编舞) by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s well-received biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. · SHOWS·302 RESULTS · REVIEWS (by Mayis) Hamilton at last! I’ve been wanting to take my daughter to see Hamilton since the original cast was touring. We’ve already seen it on Disney+, but we still look forward to seeing it in the theater. It was so worth the wait!! The music was great and vocals were amazing! We laughed, I cried, and we were so excited to be in the moment!! We hope we can see Hamilton at least one more time! (by Scotty) Good but room for improvement. I find it hard to understand the words, like the microphones and sound weren’t clear enough. I thought the Burr characters vocals were not strong enough and his big moments didn’t land with the audience. Really loved the Hamilton and Eliza actors, both nailed it. 21. When is more suitable for a musical lover in Arizona to enjoy the show? A. June 24. B. July 25. C. July 30. D. July 31. 22. Which of the following descriptions about HAMILTON is incorrect? A. It is a fictional musical. B. It has gained wide public recognition. C. It is accessible on streaming media. D. Its sound effect can’t satisfy everyone. 23. Why do Mayis and her daughter want to see HAMILTON again? A. They want to see the original cast perform. B. They have never seen it in the theater before. C. They think the performance of Hamilton can be improved. D. They fully enjoyed the experience and emotional expression in the theater. B Recently, the story of Xiao Peng, a dormitory supervisor at Shanghai Jianqiao University, has attracted a widespread social attention. This young man, only 21 years old and having graduated from college for just 11 months, has become a focal point in the eyes of many with his unique career choice and the positive life attitude. Xiao Peng, a 21-year-old a dormitory supervisor at the Shanghai Jianqiao University, has been working at the school for 11 months since graduating from college. He frankly said that his initial choice originated from curiosity and aspiration for this job. Now he gets along very well with his colleagues and students. “Some students call me ‘teacher’ and others call me ‘brother’,” said Xiao Peng. He has learned a lot from this job, “I will not consider changing jobs for the time being and will continue to learn and strengthen myself.” Behind the ordinary name of “Xiao Peng” lies an extraordinary heart. He gave up the more “glamorous” career path in the traditional sense and turned to the seemingly ordinary but highly responsible work of dormitory management. In the position of dormitory supervisor, Xiao Peng has gained more growth and insights than expected. He deeply realizes that every profession has its unique value and significance, and the key lies in how we face and devote ourselves with a positive attitude. Xiao Peng said that he has learned many valuable experience and skills in this job, all of which will become precious wealth on his future life path. Therefore he currently has no intention of changing the job, but plans to continue deepening his study and continuously improving his professional literacy(素养) and comprehensive abilities. Xiao Peng’s story has really gone viral on the Internet. Many people have left messages saying, “In every trade, there is a master. No matter which industry you choose, as long as you do it with your heart, you can make achievements.” 24. What can we learn about Xiao Peng from the first two paragraphs? A. He has worked in university for years. B. He chose his current job out of interest. C. He is too young to consider changing jobs. D. He is the youngest worker in a college dormitory. 25. Which word can best replace the underlined word “glamorous” in paragraph 2? A. Grateful. B. Adventurous. C. Appealing. D. Tricky. 26. What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on? A. The value of learning experiences and skills. B. Xiao Peng’s growth as a dormitory supervisor. C. The importance of a positive attitude in every profession. D. Xiao Peng’s decision to continue studying and improving. 27. Which proverb can best describe the passage? A. Time and tide wait for no man. B. The early bird catches the worm. C. You can’t judge a book by its cover. D. Every occupation has its own dignity. C An intelligent soft-bodied bionic(仿生的) fish, in the shape of a manta ray(魔鬼鱼) and named Wen Yao, was released by Shanghai Ocean University on Saturday after over 10 years’ research and development. With wings extending 1 meter from tip to tip and a weight of 35 kilograms, the bionic fish has all its key components homegrown and contains various advantages such as high efficiency, low energy consumption, multiple functions and high mobility. “Based on the behavior of the real fish, we made bionic efforts in various aspects such as its form, movement, structure and materials, and achieved Wen Yao’s biological outer shape fitting and dynamic motion imitation,” said Chen Xinjun, head of the university’s School of Marine Living Resources and Management. With the advantages such as high efficiency, energy saving and, low noise, the bionic fish can be widely used in ocean fishing, deep sea exploration and other fields. It will play a significant role in contributing to the development of marine economy and safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests, according to the expert. Chen mentioned that the bionic fish features a large capacity for carrying various equipment and instruments. Equipped with high-precision sensors, imaging sonar scanning(成像声纳扫描) devices and other artificial intelligent technologies, it can help underwater monitoring and analysis with lower costs.   In addition to the shape of manta rays, the research team has also developed other different forms of the bionic fish. Moreover, the university recently signed agreements with a company in Shanghai to jointly develop soft-bodied bionic fish and to expand its market share. According to the university, the bionic fish will be equipped with smart devices in the future and is expected to provide support in the field of marine science, thus bringing in great benefits to mankind. 28. What characteristics does the bionic fish have? A. It has a light weight. B. It uses solar energy for power. C. It operates with imported components. D. It can move about in a flexible way. 29. What’s paragraph 3 mainly about the bionic fish? A. Its design principle. B. Its potential applications. C. Its economic value. D. Its diverse roles. 30. Why did the university sign agreements with a company in Shanghai? A. To establish a marine science museum. B. To fund further research on manta rays. C. To commercialize the soft-bodied bionic fish. D. To enhance the bionic fish’s artificial intelligence. 31. What can be the best title of this passage? A. Manta Ray---an endangered species. B. Bionic fish---a creation to protect the deep sea. C. Imaging sonar scanning--a technology to explore the sea. D. Artificial fish---a new invention about marine science. D One of the key necessary things needed for life is phosphorus(磷), and a large number of lightning strikes that happened when Earth was young 4 billion years ago may have unlocked the necessary amount of phosphorus to create the foundation for life, according to a new study. Phosphorus is needed in the molecules(分子) that form basic cell structures, said Benjamin Hess, study author from Yale University. However, “most phosphorus on early Earth was trapped in minerals that aren’t dissolved or inactive, meaning they couldn’t be used to make molecules needed for life,” Hess said. “Lightning strikes provide a new mechanism for creating phosphorus in a form that’s crucial to life.” It’s long thought that meteorites(陨石) delivered the necessary elements for life to appear on Earth. Meteorites have been known to contain schreibersite(磷铁石), a phosphorus mineral that can be dissolved in water. If enough of them crashed into Earth, that schreibersite could have provided the right amount of phosphorus. However, life began between 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago, and that’s when fewer meteorites were impacting Earth. Fortunately, schreibersite has another source in fulgurite(闪电熔岩), a kind of glass that forms when lightning strikes the ground. Fulgurite has been found to contain phosphorus and it can be dissolved. Hess and his fellow researchers studied the rate of lightning on early Earth, and found that, on Earth today, we experience about 560 million lightning flashes per year, while on early Earth, that number was anywhere between 1 and 5 billion annually. Over a billion years, that could have caused one quintillion lightning strikes and much phosphorus. Lightning was more prevalent on early Earth because there was more CO2 in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide contributes to the global temperature, and a higher global temperature causes more frequent and intense thunderstorms, Hess said. Understanding the role of lightning strikes has implications in the search for life beyond Earth. “Our findings are likely applicable to any planet with an atmosphere that produces lightning. So long as a planet has a significant amount of lightning, it’d have a source of phosphorus needed for the birth of life,” Hess said. 32. What can we know about phosphorus on early Earth? A. It was very difficult to access. B. It was impossible to produce. C. It was enough for life to form. D. It existed mainly in water. 33. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3? A. How life on earth came into being. B. How often meteorites impacted the Earth. C. Why life on Earth doesn’t originate from meteorites. D. What people’s opinions on the origin of life on earth are. 34. What can be inferred from the passage? A. The rate of lightning on early Earth is less than today. B. Carbon dioxide results in the higher global temperature. C. More CO2 in the atmosphere accounted for more lightning. D. Thunderstorms have almost nothing to do with global temperature. 35. What can we know from Hess’s words in the last paragraph? A. He is showing the results of their study. B. He is explaining the significance of their findings. C. He is suggesting a way to find the origin of life on Earth. D. He is commenting on the research methods of his team. 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。 Mental goals very often are not the goal of practising martial arts, but sports psychology has established a positive link between physical and mental toughness. 36 ? The first advantage of martial arts for your mental toughness is that it help with building confidence thanks to the skills acquired and ability to defend yourself and those close to you in extreme situations. 37 . If you show confidence, you will be more likely to be hired for your dream job or have a successful public speech. But getting over-confident is no better than being unconfident. 38 , by which you will disallow your emotions and temptations to control yourself. Your every movement needs to be reasonable rather than rushed or emotional. Needless to say, this mental toughness is going to be transferred to your everyday life. And that added mental control is going to be very helpful to you. Besides, martial arts, which can be extremely challenging, makes you more determined. You may be required to keep going, no matter how tired your body and mind are and no matter how sick you are from a routine. 39 .And you don’t quit, your success won’t be limited to just martial arts. That added mental toughness and the right mindset will be shifted to your everyday life. 40 A. Where should you start to learn martial arts B. And confidence does play a huge role in our lives C. Emotions are a serious weakness in certain situations D. But how exactly would martial arts make you mentally strong E. Controlling your confidence is the next important mental skill F. Determination requires you to continue pushing however hard it is G. And you may discover that resolve greatly helps you with achieving success in life 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。 Our words, even careless ones, carry great weight. They may impact people for decades, providing either the 41 to press on or one more reason to give up. When I was fourteen, my family 42 to Texas. It was the middle of my ninth-grade year. Junior high is always an awkward time, but the move during the year made it even more 43 . I remember walking into the school cafeteria for the first time. The other kids had built valuable 44 , while I didn’t know a person. After getting my meal, I 45 into the nearest seat. The kids at the table gave me a look, wrinkled their noses, and giggled (咯咯笑). My face getting red with 46 , I looked down at my food. Finally, one of the kids 47 . “Man! You have one big nose!” Not knowing what to say, I wanted to cry, but I 48 a little laugh— like it didn’t trouble me. But it did. From then on, I would look at myself in the mirror. All I could see was that big fat nose that 49 every other feature. I studied it from every 50 , but kept coming back to the 51 conclusion: I was only a life 52 system for a nose. 53 , I eventually grew out of that stupid thought. But the experience just shows how 54 words can be. Therefore, think twice before you speak since a careless word can 55 — or misshape— someone’s reality for years to come. 41. A. struggle B. courage C. solution D. campaign 42. A. removed B. flew C. escaped D. moved 43. A. challenging B. pleasant C. common D. unusual 44. A. friends B. bridges C. gaps D. bonds 45. A. jumped B. slid C. ran D. rolled 46. A. disturbance B. embarrassment C. astonishment D. satisfaction 47. A. broke the ice B. called the tune C. hit the road D. walked the talk 48. A. wore B. performed C. managed D. controlled 49. A. overshadowed B. disappeared C. demonstrated D. outlined 50. A. corner B. angle C. mirror D. method 51. A. same B. final C. different D. opposite 52. A. sign B. comfort C. support D. circle 53. A. Hopefully B. Surprisingly C. Thankfully D. Practically 54. A. meaningful B. useful C. helpful D. powerful 55. A. realize B. build C. shape D. face 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。 Even if you haven’t tried Pamela Reif’s workouts, her name likely rings a bell— the German-born model is one of the world’s 56 (popular) fitness influencers. Showing her perfect body shape year-round, Reif has become an 57 (inspire) for many people worldwide. Her workout videos can get millions of views. Lately, she’s been trying out something new: baduanjin, 58 traditional Chinese fitness exercise. It used to be popular mainly among older Chinese 59 (folk), but young people are now also getting into it. A video of Reif doing baduanjin has gone viral on Chinese social media, with many netizens  60 (make) comments such as “Apparently, no one can resist the charm of baduanjin”. Baduanjin is one of the oldest health and fitness regimens in China, initially 61 (create) during the Song Dynasty. The name, literally meaning “eight-section brocade”, generally 62 (refer) to how the eight movements characterize and give a silken quality to the movement of the body and its energy. “I owe big thanks 63 Baduanjin since it gives me a much healthier lifestyle,” a young netizen commented below the video. In fact, over the past three years, this Chinese exercise 64 (include) in the curriculum at many universities both in China and abroad, 65 in turn contributes to its popularity. 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校下周一将进行主题为“Say No to Campus Bullying（拒绝校园霸凌）”的国旗下讲话。 请你就此主题写一篇发言稿。 内容包括：1. 校园霸凌的危害；2.发出呼吁。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 No More White Walls A small bell rang to announce my presence as I pushed open the shop door. There went my hope of entering unnoticed. A salesman hurried to meet me with a broad smile. “How can I help you today?” I resisted the urge to make a quick exit and forced myself to greet him instead. “I’d like to see some paint samples.” Our home was more than ten years old and way overdue for a fresh coat of paint. The past ten years had been good to us, too, as we developed special friendships. It was because of those friends that I found myself in the paint store. It started innocently enough with visits to each of their homes. Then I invited them to ours. Two friends, Jan and Linda, admired our home, but were curious about one thing. I steeled myself for what I knew was coming. Jan was the first to ask. “Beautiful… but, um, can I ask why all the walls are white?” It was a natural question. Their homes included color-themed rooms and accent walls. Every room showed their confident decorating abilities. On the other hand, every wall in our home was only white. How could I explain my reasons for all white walls? It’s not because I don’t enjoy color. I had admired their homes. I’m a fan of home makeover shows. I read Better Homes and Gardens. I learned to differentiate between “warm” and “cool” colors. And still my walls were all… white. When it came to actually selecting colors, I became paralyzed with indecision. What if it doesn’t look good when I’m finished? Of course, I know I can repaint, but I barely have enough time to paint it once, let alone redo it. So in looking back at more than thirty years of marriage and four different homes, every wall in every home has remained a boring shade of white. Not anymore. I was ready for a change. I needed a change. 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。 “Come this way, please.” The salesman interrupted my thoughts. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Back home, we set to work transforming our living space. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 孝感高中2023级高二英语测试答案 听力 ABCAB BCBBA CCACA ACBBA 阅读理解 A: BAD B: BCBD C: DBCD D: ACCB 七选五 DBEFG 完形填空 BDADB BACAB ACCDC 语法填空： 56. most popular 57. inspiration 58. a 59. folks 60. making 61. created 62. refers 63. to 64. has been included 65. which 应用文： Dear fellow students, Extremely privileged to stand here to deliver a speech, I strongly champion “say no to campus bullying”. As is universally acknowledged, Campus Bullying is commonly witnessed on campus, which does great harm to both physical and mental health of students. In the long run, it will end up with irreversible consequences, such as school-weariness, unsound personality etc. In addition, if we left ourselves at the mercy of campus bullying, our social order would be disturbed, making citizens lose faith in the law. In an effort to play a role in making a harmonious and safe school for everyone, we’re bound to fight against campus bullying whenever involved in it. 读后续写： “Come this way, please.” The salesman interrupted my thoughts. I packed my thoughts away, responded with a broad smiled at the salesman and followed him to the shelves of paint samples. “What colors did you have in mind?” What he asked was a simple enough question, however, it was extremely challenging for a person with indecision. For years, the idea of adding color to my home had seemed daunting, but now, I felt a surge of determination to make a change. With my friends’ encouragement echoing in my thoughts, I selected a few samples that caught my eye—a soft yellow representing warmth and a deep ocean blue for coldness. The instant I handed the paint cards to the salesman, he remarked with sparkling eyes, “Excellent choices.” Back home, we set to work transforming our living space. Armed with rollers, brushes, and drop cloths, we were bursting with excitement to eagerly begin the task of bringing color to our walls. The deep ocean blue found its place in the living room and the soft yellow enveloped our bedroom, making evenings feel more restful. With each stroke of paint, our home seemed to come alive with personality and warmth. The once white walls now told a story of our tastes, memories, and the simple joy of living. Friends visiting our house were shown around, with thumbs up, praised appreciatively, “A beautiful change!” It is a decisive decision and an appropriate transformation that enable us to better embrace life. 英语听力原文 Text 1 M: The steak smells so good. W: I’m just hoping it’s big enough — there’s salt and pepper here if you need. M: It’s the perfect size and very delicious. But it is still red inside. I think it would be better if it had been cooked longer. (1) Text 2 W: Tommy, put more glue on the paper and color this one red. M: All right, Mom. Can you cut it for me? Ms. Berry said I shouldn’t use scissors until the first grade. W: She’s right. And she’s going to love this creation when you hand it in to her tomorrow. (2) Text 3 W: I know we’re making a presentation on Asian history. But I’m so confused about it. M: So am I. Are we supposed to focus on the general history of Asia or dig deep into one of the countries? (3) W: Let’s ask the teacher. Text 4 M: My job is rewarding, and I still have a passion for the products we sell, but I need a better work and life balance. W: I see, dear. Increasing free time would help greatly. M: Exactly. (4) I just hope I can maintain the same pay rate. Text 5 M: I’m getting these 10 books for my students. I’m wondering if there is any discount. W: Certainly, sir. Your total should be $100. But if you sign up for a membership card, you can enjoy a 15% discount. M: Great. I’ll sign up for it, and here’s my credit card. (5) Text 6 (第6题为总结题) M: All right, we already have tofu, chicken and corn. If we want to eat at home every night this week, we’ll need to buy more things. W: I’m not sure what to get. My dad used to do grocery shopping and plan meals for my family. But now, you always make such delicious meals for us. (7) So stick with what you know! M: All right, let’s get some steak and more vegetables from the other side of the market. These will be enough for this week. W: That sounds great, dear. You’re always good in the kitchen! Text 7 (第8题为推断题) W: I can’t believe we’re here, Leo! (9) It looks amazing! M: If seeing the country out of this window is exciting, just wait until we’re walking around in the city. But, for me, this already brings back my childhood memories. W: Yeah, definitely for you. It’s not very warm in here, is it? It must be around 20 degrees. M: That’s the average temperature Iceland can get. W: Wow, what else can you tell me? M: Well, Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik(雷克雅维克), is the world’s northernmost capital city. Plus, Iceland is one of the few countries in the world without mosquitos or McDonald’s! W: It’s so different from any place I’ve been to. M: It’s small but developed and very peaceful. (9) Growing up here was amazing. But now, I’m glad that we’re only here to visit. W: We’re pulling into Central Station. Leo, let’s get ready to get off the train. (10) ★ 雷克雅维克（Reykjavik）是冰岛共和国的首都，也是冰岛第一大城市及第一大港口。这里环境优美，很少有工厂，几乎没污染，所以被称为“无烟城市”。已连续多年被评为全球最幸福快乐的城市之一。 Text 8 W: Hello, you’ve reached Fund the Cure. This is Olivia speaking. M: Hi, Olivia. My name is Will, and a close friend of mine was just cured of brain disease. I’m so grateful that he is healthy again, (11) so I want to make a donation and help others out. W: That’s great, Will. I’m so glad to hear that your friend has recovered. Did he receive care or medical funding from our foundation(基金会)? M: No, he didn’t. Actually, I just viewed an advertisement for your organization and dialed the number for donations. (12) W: Oh, well, I’m glad you found out about our group! You must have heard that we’re the leading foundation for finding cures for critical diseases, (13) and we also directly donate money to hospital patients. M: I’m so glad. Well, could I give my information now, or should I come into the foundation center? W: Either would be great. We’re located on 96th Street. There, you could find another one of our foundation’s helpers. M: Oh, my office is on that street! Perfect, I’ll stop by tomorrow after work. Bye! Text 9 (第14、15题为推断题) W: Excuse me, I came here for lunch earlier and it seems I’ve lost my new phone. I don’t suppose you’ve found it, have you? M: Not to my knowledge, madam, but it may have been put into the Lost Property box. Let’s go and see. W: Thank you! I’ve looked everywhere that I’ve been today…the supermarket, the train station…and I’ve had no luck, so this restaurant is my last hope! M: Okay… We have a couple of phones in here. Can you describe yours to me? W: It’s a white Samsung with a black case. (16) Oh, sorry. I forgot that I just put a new pink case on it. M: Okay. This could be it. W: Oh, I hope so! M: Can you tell me what background photo you have on your home screen, so that I know it’s yours? (17) W: Sure. It’s a picture of my dog, on the beach… No, wait! That was my old phone. My new phone has a picture of me and my brother in the forest. (17) M: That’s enough information for me! Here you are. W: That’s it! Thank you so much! Text 10 Attention, students. This is an announcement for all third grade students! Tomorrow is the day when you can choose what musical instrument you want to learn to play in the school band. The gym will be filled with musical instruments for every student to try. When you find an instrument you like, find Ms. Johnson on the other side of the room and tell her your name and what instrument you would like to play in the band. (18) Playing an instrument is a great learning opportunity. Learning to play an instrument teaches you how to practice and how to read music. (19) Many of our students have gone on to play in their high school bands. If you would like to play an instrument in the band, your parents have to pay $50 per year. (20) This fee is due next week. It is for the music books, the cleaning supplies, and the instrument rental(租赁). If you play the guitar, the fee is $10 more because the strings(弦) are very expensive. (20) If you are not able to pay the fee but you would still like to play an instrument this year, please visit Ms. Johnson’s office. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$