山西省太原市小店区山西大学附属中学校2025-2026学年高二上学期12月月考英语试题

山西大学附中 2025~2026学年第一学期高二（12月)考试（总第四次) 英语试题 考查时间：120分钟满分：150分考查内容：XB0ok1 命题人：白砾 审核人：闫黎夏 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 段对话读两遍。 例：How much is the shirt?? A.19.15. B.9.18. C.9.15. 答案是C。 1.How many days a week does Jenny usually work? A.Three. B.Five. C.Six. 2.Where are the speakers? A.In a restaurant. B.In a supermarket. C.In the man's house. 3 What does Penny ask the man to do? A.Check her laptop. B.Read the instructions. C.Use the printer. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.The man's company. B.The man's boss. C.The man's career plan. 5.What will the woman probably do next? A.Go to a cafe. B.Make a sandwich. C..Have some coffee. 第二节（共15小题：每小题15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.How did the woman get tickets to the music festival? A.From the man. B.From her father. C.From an event organizer. 7.What will the woman do at the festival? A.Check tickets. B.Take pictures. C.Arrange flowers. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What was the man's opinion about last night's documentary? A.It was a bit annoying. B.It was not his favorite. ·圳高二英语浅题第1页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP C.It was as good as the last one. 9.What was last night's documentary about? A.Elephants. B.Bears. C.Dolphins. 10.What does the man complain about? A.The camera work. B.The musio. C.The story. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What made Sally decide to work during her gap year? A.Her own interest. B.Her financial condition.C.Her parents'influence. 12.What did Sally like about her job? A.The salary. B.The duties. C.The workmates. 13.What did Rob do during his gap year? A.He went traveling. B.He worked to save money. C.He stayed at home with his family. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.Why does the woman talk to the man? A.To ask for advice. B.To share her wishes. C.To offer some ideas. 15.What does the woman think of performing in a play? A.It's strange. B.It's attractive. C.It's tough. 16.Which activity does the woman dream of doing? A.Protecting wildlife B.Riding a hot-air balloon.C.Attending a film festival. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the biggest attraction of Rome for the speaker? A.The history. B.The art. C.The architecture. 18.What does the speaker say about many of the historic buildings in Rome? A.They are locked up. B.They are under repair.C.They remain in service. 19.What is the disadvantage of Rome according to the speaker? A.It is a bit too old. B.It is costly to live there. C.It is inconvenient to get around the city. 20.Why does the speaker want to stay in the old city center? A.To spend less money. B.To taste delicious food C.To stay away from the river. 第二部分阅读（共2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。 ·月高二莱语说题第2页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP A When facing the task of deciding your major,you should remember that the decision you make doesn't mean you are only destined for one path. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF AS YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION Do I have a career in mind? Although your major does not necessarily determine your career,some jobs do require a certain field of study.If you have your future career in mind,do your research and find out the education requirements.If you are at a loss with what you want to do,go ahead and research different career fields.A certain job might spark your interest,and that could encourage you to pick a certain major. .How much does money matter? Some majors do have higher potential earnings than others.If earning a lot of money is a primary goal for you,search for majors that pay off well.Feel free to reach out to the Career Center for more information on higher-earning majors and careers. ●What do I love to do? If you love what you study,you will be more likely to pay full attention to your classes. which will probably lead to better grades and valuable connections in the field.Also you will find your college years more fulfilling if you cultivate your passion! TIPS FOR DISCOVERING WHAT INTERESTS YOU Explore different courses! Don't take random free electives just to meet the icredit requirement for graduation. Explore different subjects!By stepping out of what you know,you may discover an unexpected talent for sport management,or realize that you love psychology!Maybe an elective course could lead you to your major. Meet with a CDC staff member! Your Career Development Center(CDC)is eager to help you!Meet with a peer Career Ambassador to talk about your career goals and the options for you.Also consider scheduling an appointment with a professional staff member to discuss potential career paths,internships (实习)，and more! Utilize the CDC's online resourcesl CDC offers many online resources for self-assessmient and career search.We make recommendations for majors and careers based on your answers!See page 6 for more details of what we have to offer! 21.If you don't know what to choose as your future career,you need to A.cultivate a related hobby B.aim for well-paid jobs C.consider the education requirements D.investigate different fields 22.According to the passage,CDC could A.give major-related advice B.establish internship programmes C.set your future career goals D.select an elective course for you ·以高二英语试题第3页共0页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App 23.Where is the passage probably taken from? A.A research paper. B.A commercial.post. C.A college brochure. D.A recruitment notice. B I always expected the worst in any scenes-focusing on the 2%death rate of a 98% successful surgery and visualizing my son's mild cough as a rare condition. I spent years avoiding activities that I was sure would end in misfortune.I became a helicopter mom,checking the backyard for anything dangerous before letting David out to play -under my strict monitoring. Without my husband Don's insistence,our son would never have learned to throw a ball. He argued I couldn't keep watching over our four-year-old boy all the time and preventing him from doing sports and activities.Unwilling as I was,I knew he was right and left the "boy stuff to Daddy. One day,David was carefully wrapping his Superman figure in a piece of bubble wrap( )My first reaction was to take it away from him so he wouldn't accidentally choke- until he spoke."There!Now you're safe when flying into pointy buildings,"he told his childhood hero. Suddenly,unpleasant realities struck me.I regularly refused all the different crowd outings because of panic over emergency.Though we went camping occasionally,I ruined their joy by wondering how many bears would kill us in our sleep.But seeing my son repeat my previous behavior by wrapping a superhero woke me up. That night,I suggested going to a concert downtown."Aren't you worried there might be a fire or something?"my husband asked,genuinely astonished.I knew I deserved that,but I let it go."Always...But we'll cross that bridge if we come to it."That would become my new belief,no matter how difficult it was to say that first time. I regret the roads not taken because of my imagined assumptions,but my determination to change grows.I will always be grateful to my son and Superman,who made my increasingly smaller world become bigger,brighter,more positive,and happier. 24.Which picture best illustrates a helicopter mother according to the text? Tom has been o叫 or0回lt里1色 Honey,Tou don't need to cheek the ilure a the every minute, You havo to finish beler 儿高二英语议题第4页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP 25.What prevented the author from taking the bubble wrap away from David? A.David's awareness of his own safety. B.Don's criticism of her strict monitoring. C.Undivided attention David paid'to his toy. D.Overprotective nature mirrored in David's act. 26.What do the author's words in paragraph 6 suggest? A.Her shift in response pattern. B.Her strategy to avoid conflict. C.Her transformation in parenting style.D.Her tendency to imagine the worst. 27.What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To share her personal growth journey. B.To describe anticipation for future life. C.To express regret for past imagined assumptions. D.To emphasize the impact of Superman on her son. c AI Morality (Oxford University Press,2024),edited by British philosopher David Edmonds,is a collection of essays exploring how AI will completely change our lives and the moral dilemmas it will set off,painting a picture of the reasons to be cheerful and to worry.In this 'excerpt(节选)，Muriel Leuenberger,,a postdoctoral researcher in the ethics(道德)of technology and AI at the University of Zurich,focuses on this very modern identity crisis. An AI that tells you who you are and what you should do is based on the idea that your identity is something you can discover-information you or an AI may access.But this view misses an important point:we also choose who we are. Constantly relying on AI recommendation systems might calcify your identity.By recommending products and other contents,you become more likely to consume,think,and act in the way the AI system initially considered suitable for you,gradually influencing you so much that you develop into who it wanted you to be. This is,however,not a necessary feature of recommendation systems.In theory,they could be designed to broaden the user's horizons,instead of maximizing involvement by showing customers what they already like.In practice,that's not how they function. Besides,by giving decisions to Al,you may fail to meet the moral demand to take responsibility for who you are.This'concern weighs particularly heavy when making the most substantial decisions.But even in ordinary cases like selecting movies,music,books,or news, it would be good to put recommendation systems aside from time to time,which in turn,calls for research,risk,and self-reflection. An AI might state a lot of facts about you,but it is your job to find out what they mean to you and how you let them define you.The same holds for actions.Your actions are not just a way of seeking well-being.Through your actions,you choose what kind of person you are. 28.What does the collection of essays focus on? ·圳高二英语试题第6页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP A.Potential benefits and risks ofAI. B.Various dominant roles of AI. C.Recent policies on AI development. D.Individual estimates of AI's future. 29.What does the underlined word"calcify"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Admit. B.Weaken. C.Remember. D.Reject. 30.What is the recommendation system probably designed for? A.Developing users'broader vision. B.Prioritizing the most ideal choice. C.Highlighting existing preferences. D.Attracting consumers'engagement. 31.What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To prove the uniqueness of AI. B.To stress the huge influence of AI. C.To present the confusion brought by AI. D.To advocate independent thinking in AI era. D It's a race against time,as generations of cultural heritage restorers at the Dunhuang Academy make a great effort to protect the artistic charm of the Mogao Caves,a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The team is committed to protecting the 45,000 square meters of murals (and more than 2,400 painted sculptures of the 735 caves of the site.The cultural relics are the product of the cultural exchanges that took place over centuries on the ancient Silk Road."Our work, repairing murals and painted sculptures,is to better preserve the caves,which promotes the great Dunhuang spirit of inclusiveness to the world and inspires modemn people,"says Su Bomin,director of the Dunhuang Academy. Commonly seen“diseases'”affecting the murals include cracking and chipping(裂)，as well as erosion (that is caused by changes in temperature and moisture of the caves.To restore a mural requires a multi-talented individual,and restorers should know painting,master the skills of craft and have some knowledge of chemistry and physics,to be able to recognize the problems and their corresponding causes and deliver a solution.They must also select proper materials and tools,and conduct experiments,before formally carrying out the restoration and evaluating the effect afterward. The restoration should respect the original work and aim to maintain the current situation of the murals rather than repainting them.When the restorers find some parts of murals missing or fading away,they never repaint them to create a "perfect"appearance in restoration. "Cultural relics are witnesses to history,"explains Su."When you pursue the so-called perfect look for artistic reasons,you will lose their key meaning." Cave conservation is about continuously solving problems."It needs a long-term research to better preserve the caves,over a much wider time span that goes beyond our lifetime,"Su says.But at least,they can keep the current look of the murals for as long as possible. 32.Why does the Dunhuang Academy restore the murals? ·炉高二英语试题第6页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP A.To promote cultural exchanges. B.To help study the ancient Silk Road. C.To spread the spirit of Dunhuang globally. D.To keep it on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. 33.How does the author feel about the restoration work? A.Creative. B.Traditional. C.Risky. D.Demanding. 34.What does Su suggest about restoring mural? A.It is advised to keep its current state. B.It is supposed to pursue a perfect look C.Its missing parts should be restored in time. D.It can be repainted to fix its appearance 35.Which can be the best title for the text? A.The Significance of Mural Preservation. B.The Artistic Charm of Mural Paintings. C.The Mural Restoration in the Mogao Caves. D.The Experiments on Cave Conservation. 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。 Have you ever thought that taking short breaks during a walk could actually help you burn more calories? Scientists have discovered that short bursts of activity can burn more energy than continuous exercise.For example,several groups of quick walks or stair climbs for just 10 to 30 seconds use 20%to 60%more energy than walking nonstop for the same distance.36 Similar to a car using more fuel when starting a journey,our body works harder at the beginning of any movement.This is because it needs to warm up our muscles and get into a rhythm.These short bursts of activity might not last long,but they require a lot of energy. 37As someone who sits most of the day,I used to think exercise meant hours at the gym.But when I tried replacing my afternoon coffee breaks with three 90-second stair climbs,something surprising happened.38My body adjusted to the activity,and what once felt like a struggle gradually turned into a manageable routine.As this happened,I unexpectedly felt more focused and energized throughout the day.These "exercise snacks"fit well into my busy schedule,proving that working out doesn't require large blocks of time. 39 Every stair climb or short walk wakes up the body.Health isn't built in a day at the gym-it's made through small,consistent actions.Simply replace one of your usual sitting breaks with just a single minute of walking,and you'll be amazed at how small actions can reshape your physical vitality.40 A.Now I see fitness differently. 规高二英语试题第7页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP B.Every step counts,no matter how short it isl C.This finding matches perfectly with my own experience. D.This happens because the body needs extra energy to start moving. E.Actually,short exercise breaks can increase your energy consumption. F.At first,even 20 seconds left me breathless,but over time,it became easier. G.The more time and effort you put into exercise,the more calories you will burn, 第三部分语言运用（共2节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） I have always been interested in archaeology (since I was little.The fact that archaeologists 41 history with their bare hands never fails to 42 me.In my room, I have a large collection of fossils,ranging from dinosaur bones to ancient marine samples. Years passed,but I still had no 43 experience.So,when the Center for American Archaeology offered a field summer program,I 44 the chance despite the fear of traveling alone. Everything felt completely new.I took my first 45 and met my roommate,Asher, who ended up as my best friend.Before going into the 46,we attended a lecture on how to use the tools needed for our work.I was thrilled to finally get my hands 47 The moment I started,however,I realized how 48 I had been.The unbearable 49 made it hard to breathe as the sun beat down fiercely.Soon,my body became50 and wet in sweat,yet I knew I had to push through. On day six,I was shoveling (in my square and scraping (my way to the next level,when I heard a loud"CLICK".My heart 51-I had hit something important eventually.I dug around it with my small shovel carefully.52 filled me as I unearthed a piece of orange ceramic(陶片)，dating back to around500-l000CE. By the end of the program,I understood just how much I had 53:riding planes on my own,socializing with like-minded peers,54 extreme weather,and valuing history firsthand.None of this would have been possible if I hadn't taken that leap of 55 in pursuing my passion. 41.A.simplify B.highlight C.uncover D.monitor 42.A.puzzle B.concern C.amuse D,fascinate 43.A.lab-based B.hands-on C.world-class D.problem-solving 44.A.gave away B.jumped at C.hunted for D.turned down 45.A.flight B.voyage C.shift D.break 46.A.tent B.campus C.field D.museum 47.A.green B.oily C.dirty D.wet 48.A.undecided B.inexperienced C.untalented D.irresponsible 49.A.smoke B.heat C.chill. D.noise 50.A.tight B.slim C.disabled D.sticky 月高二英语试题第8页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 51.A.burned B.melted C.raced D.sank 52.A.Delight B.Regret C.Panic D.Courage 53.A.suffered B.recovered C.weakened D.grown 54.A.observing B.braving C.avoiding D.expecting 55.A.knowledge B.discipline C.faith D.imagination 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。 Inside a workshop in Lyon,France,the soft rhythm of weaving (machines fills the air.as colorful threads move.smoothly.For centuries,silk-making traditions,passed down through generations,56(shape)Lyon's identity.In these workshops,skilled workers use:silk-screen printing,57 technique originating in China,to layer colors one by one.58(remarkable),.creating a single scarf can involve up to 30.different colors,each requiring.its own screen and printing step.This detailed process,demanding steady hands and.sharp eyes,ensures that every piece is unique and full of character. Lyon's connection to silk 59(date).back to ancient times,60 the city became a key gateway for.Chinese silk entering Europe.During the Roman Empire, Lyon's location along the Rhine River made61an important trading center.The 62(arrive)of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes,establishing long-lasting ties between China and France:Even the street designs of Lyon's Old Town /were intended 63(protect)silk products from wind and rain during transport,showing how silk influenced the city's development in many ways. Today,Lyon is still recognized 64 a center for silk production,design,and cultural exchange,inspiring many famous fashion houses around the world.Thanks to China's Belt and Road initiative,new trade routes.are bringing fresh opportunities to Lyon.This, renewed partnership continues to weave a future of 65 (share)creativity and innovation. 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，你校将举办第四十一届国际高中数学决赛(The4 1st International High School Mathematics Finals),正在招募志愿者。请给志愿者办公室写一封申请信，内容 包括：1.写信目的：2.个人优势。 注意： 1.词数100左右：2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Volunteer Team, Yours, Li Hua ·明高二英语诚题第9页共0页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 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，构成一篇完整的短文。 Catherine had stayed at home all her life to look after her three children,but now,she, who lost her husband in a car accident,had to step out and earn money to make ends meet. With zero work experience and no professional degree,her chances of getting hired for a well-paid job were next to zero. One day,after dropping her children at school,Catherine spotted a construction site.I think I can work here,"she thought and approached the manager. "Hi,are you hiring?"she asked."Yes,we are,"the manager looked at Catherine from head to toe."Are you sure you can work here?This job requires a lot of hard work.""I'm ready fonit,"she told the manager and signed a contract to work a 12-hour shift. However,Catherine kept her new job a secret from her children.She thought they would feel embarrassed after learning their mother worked at a construction.site. Every morning;after dropping her children to school,she would go to the construction site and work until her shift ended.She would pick up heavy bricks on her shoulder to transport them from one part of the'site to the other.One evening,Catherine's son,Peter,told her about an upcoming contest in'school that required mothers to participate.In the competition,students will wear blindfolds and.have to recognize their mothers without looking at them."That sounds like such a cool event,Peter!"Catherine'said excitedly."I can't wait for it!""I won't go there with you,mom,"Peter replied."But why?"What her son said.next was something Catherine wasn't prepared to hear. "Mom,I would have to touch your hands to recognize you,and everyone would'look at them,"Peter explained."Your hands are so ugly.They're so hard and rough,he added."I will feel so embarrassed when my classmates look at your hands,"the boy said."I won't attend the event."Catherine felt terrible but couldn't say anything in her defense. 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。 Paragraph 1: A few weeks later,Peter was walking home when something unexpected caught his attention. Paragraph 2: On his way back home,he kept thinking about how he would apologize to his mother. ·拟商二英语试题第10页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP 山西大学附中 2025～2026学年第一学期高二（12月）考试（总第三次） 英 语 评 分 标 准 考查时间：120分钟 满分：150分 考查内容：XBook1 命题人：白砾 审核人：闫黎夏 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) 1-5 BABAA 6-10 CBBCB 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 ACCBA 第二部分 阅读（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分） 21-25 DACBD 26-30 CAABA 31-35 DCDAC 36-40 DCFAB 第三部分 语言运用（共2节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 CDBBA 46-50 CCBBD 51-55 CADBC 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. have shaped 57. a 58. Remarkably 59. dates 60. when 61. it 62. arrival 63. to protect 64. as 65. shared 第4部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） Dear Volunteer Team, I am writing to apply for the volunteer position at the 41st International High School Mathematics Finals. I’m eager to join the volunteer team and confident in being a qualified candidate. First of all, I have a good command of English and Mandarin, enabling me to communicate smoothly with international participants and provide timely translation assistance. Moreover, I am highly cooperative and skilled at working with teammates to complete collective tasks, which is crucial for the smooth operation of volunteer work. Additionally, with rich relevant volunteer experience, I can fulfill the duty excellently. I’d really appreciate it if you could take my application into consideration. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） Paragraph 1: A few weeks later, Peter was walking home when something unexpected caught his attention. In the distance, he saw a familiar figure in worn-out clothes, covered in dust and sweat, lifting heavy bricks with her weathered hands at the construction site. As he drew closer, he realized it was his mother, Catherine. Catherine tirelessly moved heavy bricks with her ugly and rough hands under the burning sun. Her face was covered in sweat, and she didn’t even have time to wipe it off as she rushed back and forth. Peter stood there in shock, unable to utter a single word. Meanwhile, a wave of guilt and regret flooded over him. He shouldn’t have said those hurtful words. Paragraph 2: On his way back home, he kept thinking about how he would apologize to his mother. Peter couldn’t shake off the guilt and regret for his hurtful words towards his mother. He knew he had to make things right and apologize to her. The moment Catherine stepped into the house from work, Peter rushed up to her, gently took her hands in his and held them tightly. “Mom, I’m sorry”, he murmured, tears welling up in his eyes, “I know how hard you work for us. Your hands may be rough, but they are the most beautiful hands in the world.” Catherine embraced her son, a wave of happiness washing over her. On the contest day, Peter not only attended the school event with his mother but also stood by her side, holding her hands with pride. 听力材料： (Text 1) M: I’m only working three days a week now. How many days do you work at the store, Jenny? W: Usually Monday through Friday, but sometimes I work on Saturday too. (Text 2) M: Was everything all right? W: Yes, it was wonderful. I especially liked the dessert. M: It is one of our specialties. W: May I have the check, please? (Text 3) M: Penny, I don’t know how to set up the wireless printer. W: Well, you do need to run the set-up program before you can print from your laptop. Have a look at the instructions. Here they are. (Text 4) W: How long have you been in this area? M: We moved here five years ago. Before that, we were in a very small office building in the center of town. W: And when was the company set up? M: Ten years ago, by our boss Simon Donna. (Text 5) W: Excuse me. I was just wondering where you bought that.  M: This sandwich? Just down the road at the cafe.  W: OK. Thanks. I’ll go and get one myself. 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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。 (Text 6) W: What are you doing this weekend? M: I’m going to the flower festival with my parents. You’re going to the music festival then, aren’t you? I heard they’ve got some fantastic bands this year and are expecting thousands of visitors! W: Yes, that’s right. My friend’s father is organizing the event, so we’ve got free tickets. M: Lucky you!  W: Yes, but we’ve both got to help. My friend’s got to check tickets. He’s asked me to take photos, and I don’t mind doing that.  听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 7) W: Did you see that documentary, Nature Watch, last night? M: I did. I wouldn’t want to miss anything from that series. I didn’t think it was as good as last week’s one on elephants, though.  W: I actually find dolphins much more interesting, so I thought last night’s one was better. The next one’s about bears, which should be great. M: Yeah, I can’t wait. There is one problem with the series though. W: Oh, what’s that?  M: I really can’t find any problem with the camera work, but I think whoever wrote the music shouldn’t be asked to do it for a nature series again. It’s a bit annoying, especially when I try to focus on the story. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 8) M: Sally, tell me something about your gap year.  W: Oh, well, my gap year was very different from yours! I decided to stay at home and work.  M: Oh, why did you decide to do that?  W: Actually, I had to. My family are not rich, so I had to work to pay for my university courses.  M: And did you enjoy that?  W: Hmm, it was OK. The pay was not that good, and the work itself was not creative, but I got on well with the people I worked with. So, do you feel a gap year is a good thing?  M: Yes! It was a great chance to see the world before I went to university.  W: You’re lucky, Rob! 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 9) W: So, I’ve decided to make a wish list like I was telling you. I’ve put down some ideas, but now I can’t think of anything else. Any ideas?  M: Have you ever been on a hot-air balloon ride?  W: No, I haven’t.   M: It’s really fun — you get great views of the city and the countryside. You should definitely add it to your list.  W: Right, OK, hot-air balloon ride.  M: Have you thought about joining a drama club? You could perform in a play.  W: Well, that’s a challenge! I’ve never performed in a play. Anything else?  M: Here’s another idea. Have you ever been to a film festival?  W: No, I’ve never done that, but I’d like to.   M: And here’s another one. I know you care about animals. Why don’t you start a local group to raise money for wildlife?  W: Yes, that’s something I’ve always wanted to do. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。 (Text 10) M: Good morning, everyone. If you ask me which city I really want to visit, it’s Rome, the capital of Italy. It’s a city that has always attracted me because of its culture. I’m particularly interested in its architecture since it has examples from all major European styles of building. Besides, it was the capital of the Roman Empire, so it has a wonderful collection of public buildings from that time. What I think is great about Rome is that many of the beautiful and historic buildings are still in use, as galleries, public offices and even houses. They are not all locked up as museums, so it’s really living history there. Even though it’s an expensive city to stay in, I’d like to go there for at least a month, as there’s so much to see and do. During my time there, I’d have to be careful that I didn’t spend too much on Roman food! Plus, I’d like to find a cheap hotel. It would probably be in the centro storico, the old center of the city, probably within walking distance of the River Tevere. Most visitors to Rome would agree that it is a very special place but for me, it’s Europe’s most historic and romantic city. 高二英语评分标准 第 1 页 共 3 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $