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辽宁省实验中学2028届高一下期中考试
英语试题
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完
每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1.What did the woman do for Jack?
A.She cooked dinner for him.
B.She checked his department report.
C.She had someone repair his computer
2.How does Cindy feel about the sale?
A.Confused.
B.Uninterested
C.Excited.
3.What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A.An actress.
B.A TV show.
C.A movie.
4.Why does the woman turn down the man's suggestion?
A.She has to work overtime.
B.She plans to visit Anna.
C.She is not hungry at all.
5.Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a factory.
B.On the phone.
C.At a fire station.
第二节
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每
段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音
播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6.From whom did the boy get the largest amount of lucky money?
A.His parents.
B.His grandparents.
C.His uncle.
7.What does the girl suggest the boy do?
A.Put some money into a bank account.
B.Buy a pair of shoes for his sister.
C.Get some school supplies.
听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。
8.What is the theme of the first book recommended by Kris?
A.Human history.
B.Career growth.
C.Psychological healing.
9.What does Kris say about The Gifis of Imperfection?
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A.His teacher advised him to read it.
B.He read it when he got his first job.
C.It changed his way of seeing the world.
10.What does Kris think of the last book?
A.It's touching
B.It's cheerful.
C.It's confusing.
听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。
11.What made the man establish the organization?
A.A school clean-up event.
B.A documentary on nature.
C.A photography competition.
12.What project will the organization start working on next year?
A.Planting trees.
B.Cleaning rivers.
C.Recycling waste.
13.How can people take part in the projects?
A.By giving a call to sign up.
B.By contacting the project leader.
C.By going to the organization directly
听第9段录音,回答第14至17题。
14.Why does the woman talk to the man?
A.To share a piece of news.
B.To introduce a festival.
C.To make an invitation
15.When does the conversation take place?
A.In January.
B.In February.
C.In March.
16.Which of the following attracts the man most?
A.Drum performances.
B.Lion dances.
C.Fish lanterns.
17.What snack does the woman highly recommend to the man?
A.Rolling Donkey.
B.Tanghulu.
C.Mung Bean Milk.
听第10段录音,回答第18至20题。
18.When did Yang Hanliang set about writing web novels?
A.Around 2008
B.Around 2016.
C.Around 2019
19.What inspired Yang Hanliang to write Library of Heaven's Path?
A.His teacher's stories.
B.His student's experiences.
C.A movie about teachers.
20.What does the speaker mention in the end?
A.The challenges Yang Hanliang faced when writing web novels.
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B.The influence of the web novel on overseas readers.
C.Some readers'comments on the web novel.
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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
One of the most popular travel destinations in the world,England offers almost endless
possibilities for vacationers seeking fun things to do and top attractions to visit.
Tower of London
Built in 1078 by William the Conqueror,the White Tower is home to amazing exhibits,such
as Line of Kings,the world's oldest visitor attraction,established in 1652.Other highlights include
the impressive Crown Jewels exhibition,classic Yeoman Warder Tours.
If you're traveling with children,be sure to check for special events for kids,including
"Knights School"and other immersive programs that provide a fun insight into the castle's history.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is Europe's best-known prehistoric monument.It's so popular that visitors need to
reserve a ticket in advance to guarantee entry.Exhibitions at the excellent Stonehenge visitor center
set the stage for a visit,explaining through audio-visual experiences and more than 250 ancient
objects how the enormous stones were established between 3000 and 1500 BC,and sharing
information about life during this time.
The British Museum
With collections of antiquities that are among the world's finest,the British Museum holds
more than 13 million artifacts from Egypt,Greece,the Roman Empire and China.The most famous
artifacts are the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Athens.Besides,the Ancient Egyptian
collection is the largest outside of Cairo,and the hoard of Roman silver,unearthed in Suffolk in
1942,is nothing short of impressive.
Warwick Castle
If you're looking for a truly memorable English trip for the whole family,and one that offers a
fascinating insight into life through exhibitions,you couldn't do much better than visit Warwick
Castle.Located in the beautiful city of Warwick on the River Avon,this impressive castle has
dominated the landscape and history of the region for more than 900 years.
21.Where can visitors appreciate exhibits from different countries?
A.Tower of London.
B.Stonehenge.
C.The British Museum.
D.Warwick Castle.
22.What do we know about the destination Stonehenge?
A.It reflects life of different stages.
B.It provides fun games for children.
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C.It is more suitable for a family tour.
D.It encourages tourists to book tickets.
23.What do the four tourist destinations have in common?
A.Wonderful exhibits.
B.Impressive landscapes.
C.An extremely long history
D.An audio-visual experience.
B
For the past 40 years I've done the same thing-teaching.We know why kids drop out from school.It's
poverty,low attendance,or bad classmate influences.But one of the things is the value and importance of human
connection,relationships.
A colleague said to me one time,"They don't pay me to like the kids.They pay me to teach a lesson.That's
all."Well,I said to her,"You know,kids don't learn from people they don't like.Your year is going to be long and
arduous,dear.”
I have had classes that were so low that I cried.I wondered,how am I going to take this group in nine months
from where they are to where they need to be?And it was difficult.And so-I gave a quiz,20 questions.A student
missed 18.I put a“+2”on his paper and a big smiley face..He said,.“Ms.Pierson,is this an F?'I said,“Yes.”He
said,"Then why'd you put a smiley face?"I said,"Because you got two right.You didn't miss them all.And when
we review this,won't you do better?"He said,"Yes,ma'am,I can do better."
You see,“-l8”sucks(抽取)all the life out of you.“+2”said,“I am not all bad.”
Can we stand to have more relationships?Of course not.And you know your toughest kids are never absent.
Teaching and learning should bring joy.Every child deserves a champion,and an adult who will never give
up on them should believe they become the best that they can possibly be.
24.According to the author,some students left school when young mainly because
A.they could not afford the education
B.they didn't get on well with the teachers
C.the schools couldn't admit so many students
D.they followed the examples of their classmates
25.What does the underlined word"arduous"in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.Tough
B.Happy
C.Effective
D.Exciting
26.When the student who got 18 of the twenty questions wrong saw the "+2"and a big smiley
face,
A.he felt hurt by the teacher
B.he felt ashamed at the result
C.he felt pleased to have passed the exam D.he felt doubtful about what the teacher meant
27.Where is this passage probably taken from?
A.An educational research paper.
B.An advertisement in a newspaper.
C.A speech by an excellent teacher.
D.A storybook written by a teacher.
C
An increasing number of US interstates are set to try out a Purdue University invention,which is a sensor(
that allows concrete to "talk".Prof.Luna Lu,the acting head of Purdue's Lyles School of Civil
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Engineering,and her lab started developing the technology in 2017,when the premature failure of newly repaired
concrete road surfaces,due to insufficient knowledge of concrete's strength levels,frequently caused traffic jams.
Traffic jams waste 4 billion hours and 3 billion gallons of gas on a yearly basis.The Indiana Department of
Transportation(INDOT)requested help in getting rid of the situation.
Traditional methods the industry has used for more than a century call for testing large samples of concrete at
a lab or an on-site facility.Based on the data,engineers could estimate the strength level that a particular concrete
mix will reach at a construction site.Although these tests can be well understood by the industry,differences
between lab and outdoor conditions can lead to inaccurate estimates due to the different cement composition and
temperatures of the surrounding area.With the technology Lu and her team have invented,engineers no longer
have to rely on them.Instead,they can directly monitor the fresh concrete and accurately measure many of its
properties at once.
The sensor communicates with engineers via a smartphone app exactly when the road is strong enough to
handle heavy traffic.Construction workers can start the installation()of the sensors by casually throwing
them onto the ground of the concrete formwork and covering them with concrete.Next,they connect the sensor
cable to simple device that automatically starts recording data.Using the app,workers can receive information on
real-time changes in the concrete strength for as long as the strength data is required.
The manufacturing of cement is responsible for 8%of the world's carbon footprint.Construction codes call
for a higher proportion of cement content in concrete mixes to ensure required strength levels.Lu's team,
however,found that too much cement could lead to premature cracks(in road surfaces and then worked
hard to achieve a solution that improved the design of concrete mixes based on data collected by the sensor.It
reduces 20%to 25%the amount of cement used in concrete mixes."In the field of civil engineering,if we don't
make an impact on the world,there won't be a world to worry about,"Lu said.
28.For what help did INDOT ask Prof.Luna Lu?
A.Improving the concrete road's sustainability.
B.Teaching them about knowledge of concrete roads
C.Establishing reliable public transportation in America.
D.Enhancing people's awareness of energy conservation.
29.What does the underlined word "them"in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Concrete samples and engineers'estimates.
B.The cement composition and local temperatures.
C.Accurate measurements of concrete's properties.
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D.The differences between lab and outdoor conditions.
30.What can we say about the new invention?
A.It's power-saving.
B.It's user-friendly.
C.It has a reasonable price.
D.It proves stable and durable.
31.How did Lu influence the world by adjusting the cement?
A.She has raised the bar of the construction industry.
B.She has remarkably reduced greenhouse emissions.
C.She has promoted the importance of civil engineering.
D.She has significantly decreased the occurrence of traffic accidents.
D
In the history of Major League Baseball(MLB),various eras (have defined the game,from the
low-scoring dead-ball era to the modern live-ball era,followed by the regrettable steroid (era.It seems
that the history of this great American pastime is being rewritten once again.
Based on more than 100,000 games and 220,000 individual hits,a new study has found that over 500 home
runs()since 2010 can be put down to higher-than-average temperatures resulting from climate change-
with several hundred more home runs per season to come if global warming continues."There's a clear physical
mechanism at play-warmer temperatures reduce the density of air and a batted ball is consequently going to fly
farther on a warm day,"said senior author Justin Mankin.
The researchers also accounted for a host of potential variables,such as the use of performance-enhancing
drugs,the different dimensions of stadiums,the construction of bats and ball,and other technology intended for
batters'performance enhancement.The fact is that these variables don't vary day to day or they won't be affected
if a day is unreasonably warm or cold.
This study is far from the first time that this idea of hotter weather juicing home run statistics has been
proposed.During a broadcast,Tim McCarver,a major league catcher,once stated that climate change could be
impacting the long ball by"making the air thin".However,the comment was not well received at the time with a
well-known sports website calling the theory"one of the stupidest things ever spoken on a television broadcast".
When examining each major league ballpark in the US to measure how the average number of home runs per
year could rise,they found that the open-air Wrigley Field-which hosts only a limited number of night games
due to the local law -would experience more than 15 home runs per season.However,the roofed Tropicana
Field would remain the level of one home run or less no matter how hot it gets outside.
"What these results make clear is that climate change is fundamentally going to transform nearly all aspects
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of society,from cultural touchstones like baseball to basic human well-being,"Mankin said."Nothing can
escape.”
32.What's the focus of the new study?
A.The climatic conditions ideal for home runs.
B.The impact of MLB events on climate change.
C.The correlation between warm air and home runs.
D.The physics behind long-distance batted baseballs.
33.What is the implication of researchers'taking account of potential baseball-related factors?
A.Batters'performance can be improved in various ways.
B.The count of home runs varies slightly on a daily basis.
C.Baseball data collection is a complicated task.
D.Their findings are objective and reliable.
34.Which of the following might be Tim McCarver's remark on the new study?
A.It was well-designed but poorly conducted.
B.It's been proven effective in studying ball games.
C.It provided solid evidence for his previous claim
D.It was a good start but the statistics were limited.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.The Climate-Ball Era of MLB Could Be Dawning
B.How MLB Should Respond to the Rising Temperatures
C.The American Culture Is Undergoing a New Revolution
D.How Climate Change Is Shaping Americans'Leisure Activities
第二节(共5小题:每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中,选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What's the difference between Sundays and weekdays?We can hardly answer it in our real life.From Monday
to Friday we go to school,and we have to do so on Saturday and Sunday.Our rights of making use of our Sundays
have been taken away by those who wish us to do well in our lessons.No doubt our teachers and parents love us.
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What does Sunday really mean?On Sunday we should relax from a week's hard work.We can do what we like
or want to,such as going to the park,playing ball games with friends and so on.37.But since we went to
senior high school we've seldom enjoyed the Sunday's pleasure.To go to college,we have to spend Sundays on
piles of books and exam papers.38.If this present situation lasts long,what a serious effect there will be!
39.Sundays are very good chances to train ourselves for all kinds of abilities.We can help our
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parents do some housework and observe our surroundings,from which we're sure to learn what can't be learned in
class.
In short,for the youths,not only are we eager for knowledge but we are also hungry for colorful lives.Parents
and teachers,please return Sundays to us if you really love us.40.
A.Many of us are in poor condition because of extra work.
B.Therefore,it's necessary for them to return our Sundays to us.
C.But I don't think they know how necessary and important Sundays are to us all.
D.Let's become the real masters of Sundays.
E.On the other hand,we young people will be the masters of the future.
F.After the relaxation,surely we can meet the next week's study full of energy.
G.Only when we've obtained vast knowledge and skills shall we be able to serve our country in time.
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。
During my second year at the city college,I was told that the education department was offering a "free"
course,called Thinking Chess,for three credits.I 41 the idea of taking the class because,after all,who doesn't
want to 42 a few dollars?More than that,I'd always wanted to learn chess.And,even if I weren't 43
enough about free credits,news about our instructor was appealing enough to me.He was an international
grandmaster,which 44 I would be learning from one of the game's 45.I could hardly wait to 46 him.
Maurice Ashley was kind and smart,a former graduate returning to teach,and this job was no game for him;
he meant business.In his introduction,he made it 47 that our credits would be hard-earned.In order to 48
the class,among other criteria,we had to write a paper on how we plan to 49 what we would learn in class to
our future professions and,50,to our lives.I managed to get an A in that course and learned life lessons that
have served me well beyond the 51.
Ten years after my chess class with Ashley,I'm still putting to use what he 52 me:"The absolute most
important skill that you learn when you play chess is how to make good 53.On every single move you have
to analyze a situation,process what your opponent is doing and 54 the best move from among all your
options."These words still ring true today in my 55 as a journalist.
41.A.put forward
B.jumped at
C.tried out
D.turned down
42.A.waste
B.earn
C.save
D.pay
43.A.excited
B.worried
C.moved
D.tired
44.A.urged
B.demanded
C.held
D.meant
45.A.fastest
B.easiest
C.best
D.rarest
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46.A.interview
B.meet
C.challenge
D.beat
47.A.real
B.perfect
C.clear
D.possible
48.A.attend
B.pass
C.skip
D.observe
49.A.add
B.expose
C.apply
D.compare
50.A.eventually
B.naturally
C.directly
D.normally
51.A.criterion
B.classroom
C.department
D.situation
52.A.taught
B.wrote
C.questioned
D.promised
53.A.grades
B.decisions
C.impressions
D.comments
54.A.announce
B.signal
C.block
D.evaluate
55.A.role
B.desire
C.concern
D.behavior
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
It is known to all that women live longer than men
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(general),because men are under more
pressure than women,but a research found that character also had an influence 57
life span.There
were over 200 people who were older than 100
58
_(take)the experiment and the result showed that
people who were outgoing lived longer.
The conclusion of the experiment helps people to cultivate the good character.The one who is sympathetic
and more likely to cooperate with others 59
(live)longer.It is easy to understand the reason.He
likes to share60(happy)and sorrow with his friends.When he is in trouble,many friends will
come to help him.So he lives with 61
(little)pressure.
So in the family,as parents,behaviors influences
62
(they)children greatly,they will decide
what character their children will have.The parents 63
are open-minded and optimistic will lead
the kids to 64 bright future and live happily and longer.
Character can't decide people's fate,but we can learn
65
_make)some changes and to be a
better person.A healthy man means both physically and mentally healthy
第四部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是李华,在过去的两周你在美国参加国际中学生文化交流活动。在此期间,你的美国好友Jm给予
了你很大的帮助,你现在已经回国,请你根据以下要点给他写一封感谢信。要点包括:
1.表达感激之情:
2.回忆各种收获:
3.发出邀请。
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注意:词数80左右
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
The other day,I was driving home,a little upset because I hated working at the weekend.On the way,I
decided to grab some veggies in the nearby greengrocer's.Since there was still thin ice on the road,I took a
glance at the rear mirror to make sure no pedestrians or vehicles came close,and slowly steered the wheel to the
right.Then out of any of my expectancy my car bumped into an electric bike,giving out a harsh metallic clash.I
collected myself and saw out of the window screen a boy lean on one side of the bike,one foot off the ground.
All of a sudden,a familiar scene flashed across my mind.
When I was in high school,I had fun riding my bike along the country road on sweltering and boring
afternoons during summer holidays.Sometimes I carried my little brother to the only grocery store in the
neighborhood where we could buy our favorite ice cream.Once we had an argument about what to buy.Seeing
him leave the store in a temper,I jumped on the bike and tried to talk him into going back.Suddenly,he gave me a
push and I inclined towards the middle of the road when a motorbike came in my face.I fell on the ground before
I could see anything clearly.Luckily,I didn't get hurt but still couldn't rise to my feet.The motorist,a
middle-aged man,ignoring his torn jeans,shed to check on me,"Are you okay?Your leg?Your foot?"
"I am all right,but..."I stared at him,terrified because I was sure he would ask for"big"sum of money for
damage.Instead,he just let me go despite his wife's protests.Guilty as I was,I was happy that I was spared.I was
really grateful to the man for forgiving a silly kid who had made such a big mistake involuntarily.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右:
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;
Paragraph 1:
Seeing the same fright in the boy's eyes,I quickly got out of my car.
Paragraph 2:
The boy offered to give me some money for the damage.
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28届高一下期中英语答案:
1-5 CBBAB
6-10 BAACB
11-15 CACCA
1620 BBACB
21-23 CDA
2427 BADC
28-31 AABB
32-35 CDCA
36 40 CFAED
41-45 BCADC
46-50 BCBCA
51-55 BABDA
56.generally
57.on
58.taking
59.will live
60.happiness
61.less
62.their
63.who/that
64.a
65.to make
参考例文1:
Dear Jim,
I am writing to extend my gratitude to you for your kind help and care during my stay in America,without
which,I wouldn't have enjoyed it so much.
During the two weeks,I had the chance to pay a visit to the places of interest in America and experience
personally the unique culture as well the beautiful scenery under the guidance of you.I do believe that I have a
better understanding of your country and culture.Moreover,during the last two weeks,the hospitality of your family
members also made me feel at home.
I will be more than pleased if I have the opportunity to repay your kindness.I will show you around in China.
I'm looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
参考例文2:
读后续写:
Paragraph 1:
Seeing the same fright in the boy's eves,I quickly got out of my car."Are you okay?Your leg?Your foot?"I asked
the same questions anxiously.The boy leaning on the bike shook his head nervously and spoke nothing,just staring
at me with his blue eyes wide open.I could see why.My car was badly damaged at the rear,which obviously would
cost me lots of money to repair it.I just smiled and turned to check my car.Suddenly,the boy said something behind
me.
Paragraph 2:
The boy offered to give me some money for the damage.I turned around and looked at him in the eyes and smiled
again."No worries,kid,"I said,"It is not a big deal.I can handle it myself."The boy was puzzled."I experienced
the same thing when I was at your age and I was forgiven,so are you now.Just go home and be careful."I explained
to him.An obvious surprise flashed across his face but was quickly replaced by great relief.He got off his bike and
bowed deeply,saying,"Thank you,sir."I smiled again,knowing that:A seed of kindness and forgiveness was
planted.
Text 1
M:Dear,it's time for dinner.Who were you just talking with on the phone?
W:It's Jack in my department.There's something wrong with his computer.I've contacted
someone to check it.
Text2
M:Cindy,have you heard about the big sale in Mark's Clothing Store?Many clothes are at half
price now.Why don't you go there to get something for your son tonight?
W:Well,he has a lot of clothes.I would rather have a movie night.
Text3
M:Have you seen Never Say Goodbye?
W:Yes.My favorite actress starred in this movie.
M:I'm not referring to that movie.I mean the variety show of the same name.
W:Oh,it's on Channel 5 every night at 7:00,right?My mom loves it.
Text 4
M:Jessica,what about going to the new restaurant nearby tonight?
W:Well,I have my hands full with the four reports.I'm afraid I won't get off work until late
tonight.
M:Poor you!Can we go there tomorrow?Anna told me the restaurant is very popular.
Text 5
W:Police operator 911.What is your emergency?
M:I want to report a fire at the Monk Factory on Lawrence Street.
W:We'll send the firemen right now.
Text 6
W:6Did you get lucky money this Spring Festival?
M:(6Yes.My parents,grandparents and uncle gave me red envelopes,and the ones from my
grandparents had the largest amount of money.
W:Lucky you!So,what are you planning to do with the money?
M:I'd like to buy a pair of sports shoes for my sister.She has wanted a particular pair for a while.
W:Good.It might be wise to save some,too.7How about opening a savings account and putting
some money into it?
M:Good point.I could also use a bit to buy some school supplies
W:Exactly!
Text 7
W:(8Kris,I'm looking for some books to read.Any suggestions?
M:Well,8I highly recommend Sapiens:A Brief History of Humankind to you.It tells about the
history of human beings in a really interesting way.My history teacher advised me to read it.
W:Hmm...What about something for psychological healing?
M:9I'd suggest The Gifis of Imperfection.It's a book about accepting weaknesses and
imperfections.I read this book when I quit my first job.9It made me see and understand the
world in a new way.
W:Great!I really need to read something about healing.Do you have any recommendations for
something lighter?
M:Absolutely!1OIf you're looking for something interesting and full of fun facts,read The
Book of General Ignorance.I'm sure it will make you say "Ah,I didn't know that before!"
W:Thanks for all the recommendations,Kris.I'll definitely check these out.
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W:Thank you for taking the time to talk with us today,Mr.Robertson.
M:It's my honor to be here.
W:11Well,can you tell us why you started the environmental organization,Green Earth?
M:I grew up loving nature.11And I decided to start it to help protect the environment when I
participated in my college's environmental-themed photography competition.I saw how
pollution and waste were harming our planet.I wanted to make a difference.
W:12What are the main projects your organization is working on?
M:We focus on a few key areas.First,we run clean-up events in parks and by rivers to remove
rubbish.We also teach people how to reduce and recycle waste.12And next year,we'll start a
new tree-planting project to help fight climate change.
W:Sounds great!13How can people get involved in those projects?
M:These are open to everyone!13People can simply sign up online or come directly to our
organization.We also welcome donations to support our projects.
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W:14Hey,Patrick,the Chinese New Year is coming.Would you like to celebrate it with me?
M:Of course.How are you going to celebrate the festival?
W:I plan to visit some temple fairs.For many people in Beijing,one of the main ways to celebrate
the Chinese New Year is to explore temple fairs.Have you heard about the Ditan Temple Fair?
M:No,I haven't.Tell me about it.
W:15It's one of the better-known temple fairs held in Ditan Park,known as the Temple of
Earth.We can go there next week,since it won't start until January 29th.
M:How long does the temple fair last?
W:I'm not sure.Maybe it'll end on February 4th.So sooner rather than later.
M:Got it.What can we enjoy there?
W:16There are many cultural performances and traditional items,such as lion dances,drum
performances,folk music and fish lanterns.
M:16Oh,I'm so excited about seeing lion dances.What else?
W:There are also many delicious snacks,such as wonton,Rolling Donkey,Mung Bean Milk and so
on.17My favorite one is tanghulu.I strongly suggest you give it a try.
M:That's amazing!I'm so excited to go there.
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M:As Chinese online literature gains increasing popularity worldwide,web novels have become a
window for overseas audiences to know about Chinese culture.1819 Library of Heaven's Path,
a Chinese fantasy web novel written by Yang Hanliang,is one of them.Yang didn't expect
his stories would be so popular when he started writing web novels around 2008.
In November 2016,Yang was a gym teacher at a remote senior high school in Qinghai Province.
19One day Yang saw a movie about teachers.It inspired him to create a world where
teachers can fully understand students'abilities and teach them based on their strengths.It
took 3 years to write the 6.4-million-word web novel,and it was finished in September 2019.
20The novel has long been at the number one spot on online literature platforms in many
countries,and it has been translated into more than 10 languages so far.It has inspired a
large number of overseas readers to learn about traditional Chinese culture and even start
creating their own web novels.