四川省射洪中学校2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

**基本信息** 聚焦时代热点与真实情境，全面考查语言能力与思维品质，适配高二下期期中检测需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、独白理解|情境生活化，涵盖出行、活动安排等真实场景，考查信息抓取与推理能力| |阅读|20题/50分|信息查找、推理判断、词义猜测|素材含绿色科技、移动书店、NASA探月等时代热点，培养文化意识与批判性思维| |语言运用|25题/30分|语法填空、完形填空|完形围绕学生竞选经历，语法填空结合探月科技，考查语言知识综合运用| |写作|2题/40分|倡议信、故事续写|倡议信聚焦自律习惯，续写贴近生活，提升语言表达与逻辑构建能力|

射洪中学高2024级高二下期半期考试 英语试题 (考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分) 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，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，再选涂其它答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3.答主观题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第I卷（选择题） 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。 1.What color clothes is the woman wearing? A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. Red. 2. What does the man think of this summer? A. It will be nice. B. It will be hotter. C. It will be cool. 3. How will the woman go to the airport? A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By train. 4. What is the woman probably doing? A. Painting a picture. B. Washing a brush. C. Drinking water. 5. Where are the speakers? A. In a food shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6.Where did the woman meet Charlie? A. At Anna’s house. B. At a theater. C. At a sports center. 7. Who will probably send the woman home tomorrow evening? A. James. B. Charlie. C. Anna. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What are the speakers talking about? A.Where to hold a party. B. When to organize activities. C. How to spend New Year’s Eve. 9. Why doesn’t the man like the woman’s idea? A. Because it will be too cold. B. Because it will be too boring. C. Because it will be too expensive. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10.What was the boy’s mother doing when he fell out of the window? A. Sitting in the living room. B. Looking after his sister. C. Putting away his toys. 11. How did the boy fall out of the window? A. He pushed hard to open the window. B. He fell out of the chair and lost his balance. C. He tried to catch something and lost his balance. 12.Which part of the boy’s body got hurt? A. His leg. B. His arm. C. His head. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13.How old is Tania? A. 15. B. 16. C. 17. 14.How did Tania feel about seeing herself on screen before the opening night? A. Bored. B. Scared. C. Thrilled. 15. What is the similarity between Tania and Angie? A. They don’t follow normal rules. B. They are both quite confident. C. They don’t care about others’ opinions. 16. How did Tania get into the role? A. By reading books. B. By acting as the role anytime. C. By knowing well about the role. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.What is the change of the trip for the listeners today? A. They will visit a town. B. They will go to a wildlife park. C. They will visit a university. 18. Where will the listeners stop for coffee? A. By a lake. B. On a mountain. C. Near a waterfall. 19. What made the town of Brampton famous? A. The university. B. The museum. C. The shops. 20. What animals will the listeners see in the wildlife park? A. Monkeys. B. Tigers. C. Lions. 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 Green Tech Innovation Fair 2026 Volunteer Recruitment（招募） To celebrate the remarkable achievements in green technology and promote low-carbon development, the 2026 Green Tech Innovation Fair will be held at the City International Convention Center from May 10 to 15. We are now recruiting 200 volunteers for the fair, and we welcome all enthusiastic young people to join us! Volunteers will be responsible for guiding visitors, introducing green tech exhibits, organizing interactive activities and assisting with the work of guest speakers. The exhibits include solar-powered smart devices, AI-driven waste treatment systems and sustainable building materials — all the latest fruits of green tech research. Requirements: Aged 16-25; good oral English and communication skills; passion for environmental protection and green technology: ability to work for 4 consecutive（连续不断的）days during the fair. Benefits: Volunteer certificate, free green tech training, close contact with top tech experts and free fair souvenirs. If you are interested, please send your personal resume to greentech2026@163.com before April. We will reply to you within one week. Join us and be part of the green future! 21. What is the main purpose of the advertisement? A. To introduce green tech exhibits B. To promote low-carbon lifestyle C. To invite experts to the fair D. To recruit volunteers for the fair 22. Which of the following is NOT a volunteer’s responsibility? A. Selling green tech souvenirs B. Guiding the visitors at the fair C. Introducing the green tech exhibits D. Assisting guest speakers 23. What can volunteers get from the activity? A. A chance to speak as a top tech expert B. A formal volunteer certificate C. A chance to study abroad D. Ability to work for 4 consecutive days B What will you do when one of the few bookstores in your neighborhood shuts down? If you’re Latanya DeVaughn, you will make a new and improved one! As a mom and writer, she had always dreamed of opening her own bookstore, so after watching another close its doors for good, she saw her chance. While Latanya said every neighborhood deserved a bookstore, actually making it happen simply wasn’t possible. What she came up with instead was to transform a bus into a bookmobile! With the help of her community, she raised funds for her dream and, at the end of 2021, it came true! Bronx Bound Books rolled out in style as a bus with orange cube bookshelves. “People love the way it smells,” Latanya added. “One woman said the wood smell makes her feel like she’s at home.” Although the bookstore on wheels carries around 30,000 new and used books, it has more room than you might expect! Latanya also makes sure to prepare books with a variety of characters, so all readers can see themselves in the pages. Of course, her collection also features works of famous Black authors like James Baldwin and Alice Walker. “It’s meant to be that way,” she explained, “because I remember going to bookstores and having to look through books just to find someone I felt I could identify with.” Setting up her bookstore in a new spot each day, Latanya is doing her part to ensure that everyone in the neighborhood will be exposed to books. That’s what Bronx Bound Books is for. “I can’t open up a bookstore on every corner, but I can probably pop up on tons of different corners,” she said. Thanks to Latanya and her Bronx Bound Books, the town is becoming a heaven for book lovers day by day. I’m sure that the little bookstore will continue to develop quickly! 24. How did Latanga DeVoughn respond to the shutdown of bookstores? A. She took over and reopened them soon. B. She established her own special bookstore. C. She opened bookstores on every block. D. She called on neighbors to open a new one. 25. What does the mention of James Baldwin and Alice Walker show in paragraph 3? A. Latanya cares for individual readers’ needs. B. All readers can appreciate Black authors. C. Latanya provided books with various characters. D. Bronx Bound Books has unlimited room. 26. Why is Bronx Bound Books open? A. To promote the latest books in the neighborhood. B. To raise funds to realize Latanya DeVaughn’s dream. C. To make reading accessible to people in the neighborhood. D. To spread her bookstores to every corner across the world. 27. What does the author think of Bronx Bound Books? A. Alarming. B. Affordable. C. Creative. D. Promising. C NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon by the mid-2020s, including the first woman and the next man. Unlike the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s, which focused on short stays, Artemis plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. The Gateway—a small space station orbiting the Moon—will serve as a hub for astronauts traveling to and from the lunar surface and deeper space. One of the key goals is to explore the Moon's south pole, where scientists believe there may be frozen water in permanently shadowed craters(坑). This water could be used for drinking, growing food, and even producing rocket fuel. Additionally, the lunar surface offers a unique environment for testing technologies needed for future missions to Mars and beyond. The low gravity (重力) — and lack of atmosphere make it an ideal place to test new spacecraft, life support systems, and radiation shielding. Critics（批评家）argue that the cost of such programs is too high, with billions of dollars spent on space exploration while many issues on Earth remain unsolved. However, supporters point out that space research has led to numerous technological advancements that benefit daily life, such as GPS, medical imaging, and improved water purification systems. They also believe that expanding humanity's presence in space is essential for the long-term survival of the species on the earth. 28.What is the main difference between the Artemis program and the Apollo missions? A. Artemis will send more astronauts to the Moon. B. Artemis plans for long-term human presence on the Moon. C. Artemis focuses on scientific experiments rather than exploration. D. Artemis aims to land on the Moon's far side. 29. Why is the Moon's south pole a key exploration target？ A. It has the most favorable landing conditions. B. It may contain frozen water which is highly valuable. C. It is the closest area to Earth on the Moon. D. It has been unexplored by previous missions. 30.What is the author's attitude towards space exploration? A. Critical of its high costs. B. Doubtful about its practical benefits. C. Supportive of its long-term value. D. Neutral without personal opinion. 31.What can be inferred from the passage? A. The Artemis program will be completed by 2025. B. Water on the Moon has already been confirmed. C. Space technologies often have practical Earth applications. D. Mars will be the next target after the Apollo missions. D Winter, with its shorter days and longer nights, naturally invites us to slow down, seek comfort, and adopt a gentler rhythm in our daily lives. Interestingly, adjusting our eating patterns — specifically, having dinner earlier during these months — can contribute significantly to our physical and mental well-being. According to health insights from sources such as The Conversation and The Jerusalem Post, changing your last meal to an earlier time in winter can offer multiple benefits, from supporting metabolism (新陈代谢) to lifting mood. This idea is rooted in our body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm(生物钟). This natural cycle is closely tied to sunlight exposure, regulating hormones (激素), sleep, and digestion. In winter, daylight diminishes earlier, signaling the body to begin slowing down its functions sooner. Eating late in the evening can conflict with this rhythm, potentially upsetting metabolic processes. By finishing dinner earlier — ideally between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, or at least before 8:00 pm — you allow your body time to digest food before sleep. This practice can help maintain healthier blood sugar levels and improve sleep quality, leading to deeper, more restorative sleep and improved overnight recovery. Furthermore, regular late-night eating has been linked to risks such as weight gain and metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes（糖尿病）. An earlier dinner helps the body process nutrients more efficiently and reduces the likelihood of metabolic stress. For individuals with busy schedules, a strict early dinner may not always be possible; however, aiming to eat between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm offers a flexible and still beneficial option. Mood regulation is another important aspect. Reduced sunlight in winter can lower serotonin （血清素）levels — a key hormone that helps stabilize mood. Eating earlier, combined with regular physical activity, supports better energy regulation and may help ease seasonal low mood. Additionally, keeping a regular eating window and timing meals around exercise can enhance overall daily rhythm and promote a sense of routine, which is especially valuable during the darker, quieter winter months. 32. What does the underlined word “diminishes” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Dies down. B. Grows stronger. C. Comes up. D. Stays stable. 33. What time is recommended for busy people to have dinner? A. 5:00 pm—7:00 pm. B. 6:00 pm—8:00 pm. C. Before 5:00 pm. D. After 8:00 pm. 34. What can be concluded about regular late-night eating? A. It benefits metabolic processes. B. It is acceptable for busy people. C. It helps regulate circadian rhythm. D. It may harm physical and mental health. 35. What is the best title for the text? A. Why Winter Habits Improve Sleep Quality. B. How You Can Adapt to Winter’s Shorter Days. C. Why You Should Eat Dinner Earlier in Winter. D. How Circadian Rhythm Affects Eating Times. 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Camping is a fun and exciting way to learn about nature, especially when you go with a group. 36 . Here is a simple guide to help you get ready. ● Talk with your camping group. 37 . Besides, it is very important to collect health and insurance (保险) information from everyone. This will be very helpful if someone gets hurt or feels sick. Remember to check for food allergies (过敏), like peanuts, when planning your meals. ● Focus on safety. Prepare a small first aid kit with cleaning wipes, pain relievers and any personal medicines. 38 , such as how to clean a wound or ease minor pain. Keep your kit in a box that is easy to reach and safe from water. Bringing a small first aid guidebook is also a smart idea. ● 39 . Pack enough for three meals a day, plus some snacks. Choose foods that last long without cooling, such as nuts, dried fruits, crackers, and packaged meals. On the contrary, avoid foods like milk and fresh meat unless you can keep them very cold. Dehydrated (脱水的) meals are a smart choice, since you only have to add hot water. Most importantly, bring plenty of drinking water for everyone. ● Pack your things wisely. Try to keep your bag light, as over packing can make your trip less comfortable. Therefore, only bring what you really need. Use a backpack for clothes and small items. 40 . Follow these steps and you will be well-prepared for an enjoyable and safe camping adventure. A. Plan your food and water B. Bring brand-new camping tools C. It is useful to learn some basic first aid skills D. Find out who is coming and share important contact details E. Prepare fresh vegetables and fruits as the main food for camping F. However, to stay organized and safe, proper preparation is essential G. Larger things like sleeping bags can be carried separately in strong plastic bags 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。 From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the students’ union. I always 41 my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. I dreamed of being a leader. The years flew by, and soon I was able to take part in the elections, 42 I would win. But the reality struck that I didn’t have a chance. Girls across the school 43 knew me. I just did not have what it 44 to win a school election. 45 I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep breath and decided I wouldn’t stop dreaming. What were the points that would work in my favour? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. I would not allow my plain appearance to 46 me back from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I began my election 47 a whole year in advance. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, so I decided that perhaps I could use these 48 to work up to my advantage. In order to learn how to 49 a great election speech, I also 50 a course on effective public speaking. The day after the election, when the head teacher 51 I won the second highest number of votes, the students 52 . Suddenly, I realized that I had 53 much more than I had dreamed of. I had won acceptance and love of my schoolmates and they knew me as somebody who would 54 them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and 55 their day. 41．A．admired B．remembered C．praised D．believed 42．A．planning B．praying C．considering D．judging 43．A．almost B．gradually C．hardly D．quite 44．A．took B．educated C．provided D．meant 45．A．Once B．Until C．As D．Although 46．A．put B．leave C．hold D．fight 47．A．speech B．chance C．dreams D．plans 48．A．people B．qualities C．ways D．attitudes 49．A．reach B．present C．understand D．repeat 50．A．attended B．prepared C．reminded D．ran 51．A．discussed B．admitted C．announced D．promised 52．A．nodded B．cheered C．gathered D．waited 53．A．achieved B．celebrated C．devoted D．developed 54．A．rely on B．take in C．look for D．stand by 55．A．brighten B．bless C．expand D．enrich 第II卷（非选择题） 第二节: 语法填空 (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。 Recently, researchers in China have found a new way to turn soil fertile, making 56 possible for humans to develop agriculture on the moon. In September, special bacteria were introduced into the soil and consequently they discovered that phosphorus, an important nutrient for plants, increased. By the end of October 2024, the researchers 57 (conduct) numerous experiments and finally they made it. They grew a plant linked with the tobacco plant and used volcanic soil from the Changbai Mountains in Jilin province, 58 is similar to lunar soil. They treated the moon-like soil with three different kinds of bacteria. By 59 (compare), the plants raised in the bacteria-treated soil grew 60 (well) than plants that grew in the soil without the bacteria. Xia Yitong, 61 co-author of the study, said that 62 (carry) food, oxygen and water to people on the moon would be 63 (incredible) expensive. He added, “A plant cultivation system on the moon will meet long-term food and oxygen requirements for humans, thus contributing 64 the human life on the moon. Other plans to grow food on the moon that do not need soil are more costly as they require materials 65 (transport) from Earth.” 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是学生会主席李华。高三即将来临，学校提出 “自律即自由” 的口号，号召同学们养成良好的生活和学习习惯。请你代表学校写一封倡议信,内容包括： 1.指出好习惯的重要性； 2.列举常见的问题并提出建议； 3.发出倡议。 要求: 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：自律 discipline 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。 Josie and I wanted a dog more than anything else on the earth. We wished for one every time we threw coins in a fountain or watched the evening star drop behind the trees. However, our mother believed that we were still too thoughtless to take on the task of raising a pet. She had witnessed our forgetfulness on household chores and getting into small conflicts. In her eyes, these were signs that we lacked the necessary responsibility. One summer night, as we sat together on the roof, Josie saw something. She pointed down toward a dark shadow, “What’s that?” For one astonishing second, Josie and I stared at each other. Then we rushed down onto the doorway. There in our yard stood a black dog. Josie made a little kissing noise and held out her hand. The dog came to us slowly, taking a few steps forward, then a step back, not sure whether to trust us. She was so skinny that I could just feel every bone, and her coat（皮毛）was messy. “We’re going to have a dog!”My inside was full of excitement, just like before Christmas or our birthday. “What’s a good name?” said Josie. The perfect name wrote itself in my mind, “Shadow!” The next day, we piled together all the pocket money we had to buy all kinds of dog foods and hid it in various places because we were afraid Mom wouldn’t approve that if she knew we were feeding a homeless dog. That night, after our parents were asleep, we silently slipped downstairs to feed Shadow. We carefully poured the dog food into the bowl, trying to make as little noise as possible. Shadow, who had been waiting eagerly by our side, wagged (摇晃) her tail. As we placed the bowl on the floor, a creaking (吱吱的) sound filled the house. Suddenly, the kitchen light was switched on, lighting the room and our shocked faces. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按所给格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 It was our mother, standing there surprisingly. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高二英语 第 1 页 共 7 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 射洪中学高2024级高二下期半期考试 英语试题答案 听力 1-5CBBAC 6-10 ABCCB 11-15 CACBA 16-20BBCAC 阅读 21-23DAB 24-27BACD 28-31BBDC 32-35ABDC 七选五36-40FDCAG 完形填空41-45ABCAC 46-50CDBBA 51-55CBADA 语法填空 56．it     57．had  conducted    58．which    59．comparison    60．better     61．a    62．carrying     63．incredibly     64．to     65．to be transported 应用文写作 Dear fellow students, With senior year of high school now upon us, our school puts forward the slogan “Discipline Is Freedom.” It’s high time we developed good habits in both life and study, for they lay the foundation for our future success. Sadly, some bad habits still exist among us. For one thing, many students struggle with procrastination, postponing homework until the last minute. For another, excessive phone use during weekends robs us of precious study time and sleep. To address these issues, it is important that we make a daily schedule and stick to it, prioritizing what matters most. Besides, set clear limits on screen time, keeping distractions away and staying focused during study hours. Small changes can lead to great progress. Let’s take action today and prove that self-discipline brings true freedom. Together, we can become better versions of ourselves. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生代表学校写一封倡议信，围绕“自律即自由”的口号，指出好习惯的重要性、列举学生常见不良习惯并提出建议、发出倡议。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 基础：foundation → basis 拖延：procrastination → delay 解决：address → solve 优先考虑：prioritize → put...in the first place 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Small changes can lead to great progress. 拓展句：It is known to all that small changes can lead to great progress. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It’s high time we developed good habits in both life and study, for they lay the foundation for our future success. (运用It’s high time...句式以及for引导原因状语从句) 【高分句型2】To address these issues, it is important that we make a daily schedule and stick to it, prioritizing what matters most. (运用不定式作目的状语，it作形式主语，that引导主语从句，同时用现在分词短语作状语及what引导宾语从句) 读后续写 It was our mother, standing there surprisingly. Her eyes widened as she saw the scene before her. For a moment, there was silence, only with the creaking sound still lingering in the air. Stammering, we tried to explain to her. We told her about how we found Shadow and our longing for a dog, hoping that somehow our mother would understand it. After a long pause, she finally spoke, “I can see how much you both care for Shadow, and maybe it’s time for us to give her a home.” Mom decided to give us a chance to prove we could be responsible owners. From that day on, we poured our hearts into taking care of Shadow. We woke up early every morning to take her for walks and diligently cleaned up after her. Gradually, Shadow transformed before our eyes. Her coat became shiny and healthy, and she gained weight. She followed us everywhere like a second shadow. Not only had we achieved our dream of having a dog, we had also earned our mother’s trust and respect. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。作者和Josie一直想要一只小狗，但妈妈认为他们仍然太轻率，不能承担抚养宠物的任务。一天晚上他们在街上捡到一只流浪狗，他们把狗偷偷带回家养起来。一天晚上他们给狗喂食的时候被妈妈发现了，妈妈决定给他们一个机会来证明他们可以成为负责任的主人。他们勤勤恳恳地照顾小狗，赢得了妈妈的信任和尊重。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“是我们的妈妈，惊讶地站在那里。”可知，第一段可描写妈妈发现我们养狗后的反应。 ②由第二段首句内容“妈妈决定给我们一个机会来证明我们可以成为负责任的主人。”可知，第二段可描写作者和Josie把狗照顾的很好，赢得妈妈的信任和尊重。 2.续写线索：想要狗——妈妈不同意——捡到小狗——偷偷养狗——被发现——妈妈同意——把狗照顾的很好——赢得妈妈信任和尊重 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①照顾：care for / look after ②改变：transform / change ③实现：achieve / realize 情绪类 ①渴望：long for / yearn for 【点睛】[高分句型1] We told her about how we found Shadow and our longing for a dog, hoping that somehow our mother would understand it.（运用了现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句） [高分句型2] Not only had we achieved our dream of having a dog, we had also earned our mother’s trust and respect.（运用了部分倒装） 听力原文 1 W: They seem to think I am one of the models. M: That’s right. The model’s dresses are red; so is yours. W: I’d better wear blue or yellow tomorrow. 2 W: Do you think we’ll have a nice summer this year? M: Due to global warming, it could be hotter than ever! 3 M: How are you going to the airport, Susan? W: I’m going to take the bus. A taxi’s too expensive. M: There’s a train you can get. It’s very fast. W: That’s only at the weekends. 4 W: Professor, I’m having problems making this water look real. M: Give me your brush for a moment. Watch me add just a few shadows here. 5 M: What can I do for you, madam? W: Well, I quite like the chicken, but I’ve had a lot lately and I can’t make up my mind. What do you recommend? M: Would you like to try the fish? It is recommended by the cook today. W: Fish it is, then. 6-7 M: Linda, can I bring my friend Charlie with us to the theater tomorrow? W: Does he work at a sports center? I think I met him at Anna’s house a few months ago. He likes skiing, doesn’t he? M: That’s right. W: Sure, well, bring him along, James. It will be nice to see him again. M: And Charlie’s got a car, so he’ll be able to take you home at the end of the evening. W: Oh, that would be good. 8-9 M: I can’t believe it’s almost New Year’s Eve! Are you going to do anything special this year? W: Well, we’re not going to Trafalgar Square again! M: I agree! It was so cold last year! W: And we were ill for days after that... How about going to a party at a fancy hotel? M: Yeah, and a few hours after “Happy New Year!” and an expensive bill and a wallet with nothing in it! No, thanks ... W: You are right. We’re short of cash at the moment. Emm, maybe we can discuss it tomorrow. 10-12 W: How on earth did you fall out of the window? M: I was sitting with my mother in the living room playing with my toys. My sister started crying in the bedroom, and my mom went to take care of her. So I pushed a chair near a window and climbed on top to have a look outside. And while I was standing by the window, my biscuit fell out of my mouth. I tried to catch it, lost my balance and fell. W: Oh, my goodness! Do you remember the fall? M: It was all very quick, but I remember lying on the ground with people all around me. And then I saw my mom. She was hopeless, because she thought I was dead, but all I had was a broken leg. I was very lucky. W: Surely you’re a lucky boy. Be more careful next time. 13-16 M: So Tania, welcome. W: Thank you, it’s great to be here. M: Tania, you’ve just finished your first film, where you acted Angie, a 16-year-old girl. May I have your age, please? W: I’m one year older than Angie. M: You’ve been to the opening night. What was it like seeing yourself on screen? W: Well, before I went to the opening I thought it might be scary, but it wasn’t in the end. I could remember how many times I’d had to do the scene, how much of me had gone into it. I certainly wasn’t bored watching the film, even though I knew it so well. M: And were there any similarities between you and Angie? W: Yeah, well, it would be nice to think so! She often doesn’t follow normal rules, and I’m a lot like that. She doesn’t really care what people think about her though; however, I do. Also she’s much more confident than me. M: How did you play the role so well? W: I tried to act as Angie at any time. That’s how I really got into the role. M: OK, Tania, let’s take a break and then we continue talking about your new film. 17-20 W: Good morning, everyone. I’m your guide for today. We’ve made a change to the trip. I hope none of you will mind. We’re still going to visit the beautiful town of Brampton with its old university. But today, because we have a lot of children here this week, we’re also going to a wildlife park. On the way to Brampton, we’ll drive through some beautiful countryside. We’ll go over the mountain and we’ll have a lovely view of the lake from the top. In the next valley, we’ll have a break for coffee. There’s a cafe near a beautiful waterfall and if any of you want to go for a walk, you can. We’ll get to Brampton at about 11:30. We’ll start by taking a guided tour of the university. There’ll be time for all of you to have a look at the shops. Most people come to Brampton nowadays for the shops, but it’s the university that made the town famous. If you don’t want to look at the shops, I suggest you visit the museum. After lunch, we’ll get back and go to the wildlife park. We need to stay in the bus while we drive around because we’ll see lions in the park, which can obviously be dangerous. I’ve never seen tigers there and I’m afraid they no longer have any monkeys. Now then, before we get on the bus, if anyone wants to ask any questions I’ll try to answer them. 第 1 页 共 5 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $