安徽省临泉田家炳实验中学2025-2026学年高一下学期5月阶段检测英语试题

高一英语 (120分钟　150分) 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Why are German cars popular in America in the man’s view? A.They are cheap. B.They look cool. C.They are fuel-saving. 2.How many planes does the woman see now? A.Three. B.Four. C.Ten. 3.Where are the speakers? A.In a library. B.In a bookshop. C.In a classroom. 4.How would the man like the order to be sent? A.By fax. B.By post. C.By e-mail. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.What sport to play. B.When to play tennis. C.Whom to play badminton with. 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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6.What kind of paintings is the man’s favourite? A.Oil paintings. B.Watercolor paintings. C.Ink paintings. 7.Where did the man learn painting? A.At his home. B.At his university. C.At the local community college. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.What’s Kevin going to do? A.Have a lemon drink. B.Take some medicine. C.Go home to rest. 9.What is Kevin worried? A.He will have a heavy cold. B.He will infect the woman. C.He will fall behind his classmates. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.What does the man think of going to Florida? A.It’s boring. B.It’s expensive. C.It’s popular. 11.Where did the speakers go last year? A.To Sky Valley Resort. B.To Florida. C.To the New Year’s Eve party. 12.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Friends. B.Fellow workers. C.Husband and wife. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.What does Susan plan to do this weekend? A.Go to the concert. B.Mark the papers. C.Rest in her dorm. 14.What’s Susan’s purpose of helping Professor Mathers? A.To prove herself to be responsible. B.To get money for the concert ticket. C.To earn money for further education. 15.When will Susan be informed of what happens in the concert? A.This Saturday. B.Next Monday. C.Next Tuesday. 16.What might Susan be? A.A student. B.A professor. C.A band member. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.Why is a special welcome given to Joan Miller? A.To wish her a happy birthday. B.To thank her for coming. C.To invite her to join the club. 18.What is the main focus of Woodville Lunch? A.Giving help. B.Providing food. C.Offering companionship. 19.What are the listeners likely to do after lunch? A.Get to know each other. B.Clear away the dishes. C.Watch a show. 20.Where is the talk probably given? A.At a birthday party. B.At an opening of a club. C.At a routine business meeting. 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 It’s 124 years since Europe’s first long-distance footpath was opened, and now you can dip in and out of almost every route for a hike. Hadrian’s Wall Path, England Hadrian’s Wall is Britain’s finest Roman monument. To understand how iron-willed people finished such an achievement, you have to sweat over the same hills as the Roman soldiers did along this 84-mile footpath. Reaching the wall’s western end, you may find yourself sharing the beach with some cows sitting on its sands. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Wales The 186-mile seaside hike offers the same mix of cliff tops, beaches and secret caves that you’ll find on England’s famous 630-mile South West Coast Path. The most memorable part is the wildlife, which is often easy to spot from the path. Spend a couple of weeks walking its full length, and you’ll have a keen sense that Britain’s coastline is filled with life. The Tour du Mont Blanc, France Mont Blanc is western Europe’s tallest mountain. You can walk around it on this 103-mile route at a measured pace and with a couple of rest days, and it’ll take nearly two weeks to get round it. However, the route is conveniently divided into 11 sections, and public transport and cable cars can also be used to skip certain sections for a shorter hiking adventure. Kaiserkrone, Austria This most popular Alpine hike isn’t short of scenery. As you walk its five stages totalling 36 miles, you’ll dip into fragrant pine forests and cross Alpine meadows. There’s a memorable range of accommodation on offer, from the mid-mountain Gruttenhutte to the Gasthof Griesenau in the valley. 21.What may hikers see at the western end of Hadrian’s Wall? A.The mysterious caves. B.The fragrant pine forests. C.Some cows on the beach. D.Europe’s tallest mountain. 22.Which of the four hikes covers the longest distance? A.Kaiserkrone. B.Hadrian’s Wall Path. C.The Tour du Mont Blanc. D.The Pembrokeshire Coast Path. 23.What is special about Kaiserkrone? A.It exposes hikers to memorable wildlife. B.It provides accommodation in some parts. C.It has vehicles for long hiking experiences. D.It reminds hikers of the greatness of Romans. B When Elaina Johnson was just 7 years old, she came up with a plan to feed hundreds of people in need. Her grandmother, Shalynda Lund, said that Elaina wanted to make sack lunches for those experiencing homelessness. Each bag included a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a piece of fruit, a drink, chips, and a granola bar. “We went downtown, and she handed them all out—four hundred bags!” Lund recalled with pride. Helping others comes naturally to the young resident in Broomfield, Colorado. “I saw that there were a lot of people who needed food,” Elaina explained. “At that time, I didn’t understand the reasons, but I knew I wanted to be part of the solution.” Now Elaina is 10 years old and remains dedicated to the fight against hunger. Hunger can severely impact a person’s ability to focus on school or work. When someone is hungry, they may feel frustrated and unmotivated, and over time, not having enough food can negatively affect their physical and mental health. According to a recent survey by the Colorado Health Institute, approximately 11% of residents in Colorado report not always having enough food due to financial difficulties. Hunger is not just a local issue, but a challenge that affects communities across the entire nation. Justin Levy, an expert, emphasizes that hunger affects people in every single community nationwide. In July, Elaina was recognized by Hormel Foods as one of its 10 Food Heroes under 20. The annual award honors young individuals in the United States who are working to fight hunger. At the age of only 10, Elaina is the youngest recipient this year. Elaina has also focused on helping migrants who have recently moved to Colorado, many of whom are children. She prepared snack bags for these young newcomers and delivered the food to local shelters together with her grandmother. When asked how she felt about her work and the recognition she has received, Elaina said, “No matter whether you’re young or old, short or tall, you can always do something to help those in need of food.” 24.How did Lund sound when mentioning what Elaina had done? A.Upset. B.Proud. C.Puzzled. D.Grateful. 25.What led Elaina to start her fight against hunger? A.A survey about the hunger problem. B.Her natural willingness to help others. C.The encouragement from her grandmother. D.Her desire to understand the causes of hunger. 26.What is Elaina’s view on the issue of hunger? A.Children are easily affected by it. B.It is becoming increasingly serious. C.Everyone can contribute to solving it. D.It exists in some certain communities. 27.Where is the text probably taken from? A.A news report. B.A sports website. C.A business review. D.A medical magazine. C The loss of snowpack in the Alps is a historical loss, according to a piece of research by Nature. Yet many European ski resorts (胜地) treat the lack of snow as some sort of temporary crisis. We’ve seen these resorts rely on turning water into snow artificially, which, however, is a short-term solution. As climate continues to change, how will the winter sports industry change? Whether you know it or not, grass skiing has been around for several decades, which offers several strengths. “The equipment cost is quite low compared to traditional ski set-ups,” says Martin Štěpánek, who has manufactured and sold the equipment for grass skiing for about 20 years. “Grass skiing offers people all-season access. During winter, grass skiing can be done in areas that do not receive enough snow for traditional skiing.” Despite being relatively unknown, grass skiing could prove to be a sustainable alternative to traditional skiing—it requires no extra water or energy consumption. Beginners’ slopes (山坡) at lower altitude ski resorts can easily be used for grass skiing, and low hills or city parks can also become practice grounds. So, what’s the catch?Some elements of grass skiing make it harder to practice. While it is similar to traditional skiing in terms of the technique, grass skiers need to be more precise in their movements and rely on edges to control their speed. “This is one of the reasons why grass skiing remains one niche practice,” says Štěpánek. “You can’t slow down on the grass as easily as you could on the snow. There are no brakes.” Probably the biggest reason that prevents skiers trying grass skiing is the structure of the activity. Since you’re not skiing around large resorts, the sport requires more intense activity over a shorter amount of time. It is more similar to tennis than snow skiing. But as climate change continues to impact winter sports, we are likely to see more outdoor enthusiasts turn to activities like this one if they don’t want to choose indoor ski slopes or dry ski slopes, which are basically plastic-covered slides. 28.How do European ski resorts deal with the reduced snow cover? A.By turning to grass skiing. B.By building dry ski slopes. C.By making man-made snow. D.By providing indoor activities. 29.What is one advantage of grass skiing over traditional skiing? A.Its fields are larger. B.It is easier to practice. C.Its equipment is cheaper. D.It is more beginner-friendly. 30.What does the underlined word “niche” in paragraph 4 mean? A.Competitive. B.Lesser-known. C.Professional. D.Old-fashioned. 31.What can be implied from the last paragraph? A.Snow skiing is quite similar to tennis. B.Grass skiing will replace snow skiing. C.Indoor ski slopes are increasingly popular. D.Snow skiing means long hours of exercise. D Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a medical tool to compare your height to your weight. Doctors have used it for a long time to see if people have a healthy weight. But some people don’t like it because it can say they are too heavy or really heavy when they don’t feel that way. A lady plays rugby in the Olympics. She has a BMI of 30, which some people might say means that she is almost too heavy. But she said that she’s going to the Olympics and they are not. Some researchers say the way we calculate BMI is old and not fair mainly because it was made long ago by using mostly white men’s data. It wasn’t meant to be used to check everyone’s health. Dr Niu says when we use BMI, it might say strong athletes are at more risk than they really are, but it might not show people with less muscle and more fat are at risk. Even doctors say BMI is not very detailed. It doesn’t show how different our bodies can be, what we’re made of, how much muscle we have, and how dense our bones are. Now, there’s a new way to measure body shape called Body Roundness Index, or BRI. It looks at how round you are by using your height and waist (腰) size. This might be a better way to see if you have too much fat around your middle, which can lead to health problems like diabetes and heart disease. Researchers found people with a BRI of 6.9 or higher had an almost 50% greater risk of early death compared with individuals with a BRI of 4.5 to 5.5.On the other hand, individuals aged 65 and older who had a very low BRI less than 3.4 also had a higher risk of early death. That’s not surprising because a too-low number often means the person is malnourished or has a significant medical condition causing weight loss. 32.How does the author mainly develop paragraph 2? A.By listing figures. B.By offering an example. C.By giving a definition. D.By making suggestions. 33.What is a main disadvantage of BMI? A.It is too complex for practical use. B.It fails to consider height and weight. C.It overstresses the importance of waist size. D.It is unsuitable for all people due to its data. 34.What can be inferred about BRI from the text? A.It is not very detailed. B.It is designed for athletes. C.It will completely replace BMI soon. D.It offers a better way to measure health risks. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.The advantages of BRI B.The outdated medical tools C.Is it time to say goodbye to BMI? D.How can we keep healthy physically? 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。 Maybe you have a serious attitude to life, or perhaps you are just angry. Everyone gets angry. 　36　. The following strategies will help you manage it in more positive ways. Angry people tend to complain to reflect their inner thoughts, which will make the situation worse. 　37　. For instance, instead of telling yourself, “Oh, it’s awful, it’s terrible, or everything is ruined,” tell yourself, “It’s understandable that I’m upset about it, but it’s not the end of the world.” Instead of saying the first thing that comes into your head, slow down and think carefully about what you want to say. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying and take your time before answering. At the same time, it’s natural to get defensive when you’re criticized, but don’t fight back. 　38　. Give yourself a break. 　39　. One example is a working mother who has a standing rule that when she comes home from work, for the first 15 minutes nobody talks to Mom unless the house is on fire. After this brief quiet time, she feels better prepared to handle demands from her kids without blowing up at them. Not all anger is inappropriate, and often it’s a natural response. There is also a cultural belief that every problem has a solution. 　40　. Then, in the face of such a situation, the key is not to focus on finding the solution, but how you face this problem. A.But letting it get out of control is harmful B.Instead, we should have a responsible attitude to life C.But we are disappointed to find out this isn’t always the case D.So try replacing emotional thoughts with more reasonable ones E.Keeping your head can stop the situation becoming a disastrous one F.Make sure you have some personal time scheduled for stressful days G.That means letting go of the busy schedule and focus on the moment 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I decided to be a part of the smile card experiment, the first person that came to mind was Lara. It was her 　41　 two weeks ago, but I forgot to give her a present then. The next day, at a bakery, inspiration struck me when I saw the 　42　 baked (烤) honey bread. I bought a loaf (条) and 　43　 to the lab. Unfortunately or fortunately, Lara wasn’t in her office, so I put a note on the loaf 　44　:Lara, Happy Belated Birthday!Hope you would enjoy it! An hour later, she 　45　 and found the note. After reading it, she immediately looked at me, “Did you leave this?” I tried my best to 　46　 the truth and shook my head. While my 　47　 may give me away, she believed me and turned to compare the 　48　 from other members in the 　49　. Thank goodness she didn’t 　50　 mine!After all efforts were in vain, she came back to me again, “You left this, didn’t you?” This time it was even harder to mask the truth, and a smile 　51　 on my face again. I said no and told her to 　52　 it as an act of kindness. She tried some 　53　 bread and really enjoyed it. A few minutes later, she sent an email to express her 　54　 thanks to all of us. Giving her the 　55　 anonymously (匿名) made my smile card experiment even better. 41.A.graduation B.birthday C.competition D.wedding 42.A.safely B.previously C.freshly D.occasionally 43.A.escaped B.moved C.jumped D.headed 44.A.reading B.stating C.speaking D.writing 45.A.pulled over B.turned up C.came across D.went off 46.A.seek B.doubt C.hide D.admit 47.A.promise B.appearance C.explanation D.smile 48.A.handwriting B.information C.recordings D.comments 49.A.committee B.bakery C.lab D.firm 50.A.ignore B.collect C.copy D.check 51.A.spread B.survived C.weakened D.froze 52.A.use B.accept C.present D.describe 53.A.affordable B.costly C.traditional D.warm 54.A.touching B.heartfelt C.specific D.generous 55.A.contribution B.advice C.gift D.inspiration 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。 “The dancers vividly recreated the movements of the crested ibis (朱鹮), while 　56　 (perform) the whole process of coexistence, conflicts and harmony between humans and nature,” 　57　 Shanghai resident said after watching the dance drama Crested Ibises. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the debut (首演) of Crested Ibises 　58　 (produce) by the Shanghai Dance Theatre (SDT). The drama was inspired by China’s achievement in saving the crested ibis, 　59　 is known as a bird of good fortune in Asian culture. The crested ibis was 　60　 (common) found in China, Japan and Russia and on the Korean Peninsula until the 1960s. Pesticides, fertilizers, hunting and environmental factors were considered the reasons 　61　 bringing the birds to the edge of extinction. There was a time when they were too difficult for people 　62　 (observe). So they were thought to be extinct in China until seven wild birds were spotted in Yang County, Shaanxi Province in 1981.In the past decades, the birds 　63　 (give) continuous protection, and it is estimated that there are over 11,000 crested ibises alive at present. The SDT 　64　 (introduce) the drama in 2014, and integrated Chinese folk dance and Western ballet, which makes it a masterpiece receiving 　65　 (recognize) both at home and abroad. “For what was lost in the past, let’s appeal everyone to cherish the future forever,” the SDT put it as the slogan in the promotional materials of the dance drama. 56.　　　　　57.　　　　　58.　　　　　59.　　　　　60.　　　　 61.　　　　　62.　　　　　63.　　　　　64.　　　　　65.　　　　 第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节　(满分15分) 上周日你校开展了主题为“骑向绿色未来”的城市绿道骑行活动,请你为校英文报写一篇报道介绍此次活动,内容包括: 1.活动目的; 2.活动内容; 3.活动反响。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 参考词汇:城市绿道the urban greenway Cycling to a Greener Future ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 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。 In the early morning, Ayaka woke to the sound of her father singing in the yard. Sleepily, Ayaka rose from her bed. When she brushed her long black hair, the thought of choosing her university major came into her mind. She would soon have to decide what path to take for her higher education. Ayaka had always dreamed of going after art and design, which allowed her imagination to run wild with creative ideas, but she knew her parents had different expectations for her future. By the time Ayaka was ready, the family had gathered in the dining room for breakfast. Her mother, noticing her late arrival, asked with concern, “What took you so long, honey?” Ayaka took a seat at the table and replied, “I was just thinking about my university major.” Her mother nodded understandingly, “The decision matters a lot.” Ayaka’s father then said, “Maybe you should consider the major of law, which provides good job opportunities and stability.” Ayaka struggled between her desire and her parents’ well-meaning advice. She hoped to follow her dream and put herself in the world of art and design, but she feared she would disappoint her parents whose expectations weighed heavily on her heart. Later that day, Ayaka was walking with her friend Kei in the school as they chatted about the university and their future plans. “I don’t really want to choose the major my parents suggested. I’d like to follow my fondness for art and design,” Ayaka said. Kei listened attentively, fully sensing Ayaka’s inner struggle. “Have you talked to your parents about your desire?” Kei asked. “No, I am afraid they won’t understand,” Ayaka replied sadly. After a moment of thoughtful silence, Kei said, “My dear friend, your parents may have their own expectations, but they just want to see you happy in the future. You should have an honest conversation with your parents and explain how crazy you are about art and design. They might surprise you with their understanding and support.” Ayaka nodded, feeling thankful for Kei’s encouragement. 注意: 1.续写词数应为150个左右; 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 That night, Ayaka decided to talk about her ideas with her parents. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ With the support of her parents and the friendship of Kei, Ayaka’s determination grew stronger. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 参考答案 听　　力 1~5　CBCAC　6~10　ABCBB　11~15　ACBAC　16~20　AACAB 阅　　读 A 本文介绍了欧洲的四条著名的徒步旅行之路。 21.C　根据Hadrian’s Wall Path, England部分末句可知,徒步旅行者在Hadrian’s Wall西端可能会看到一些在海滩上的奶牛。 22.D　根据文章对四条路线的长度介绍可知, The Pembrokeshire Coast Path最长,有186英里。 23.B　根据Kaiserkrone, Austria部分末句可知, Kaiserkrone在某些地方有各种旅馆可供游客住宿。 B 本文主要讲述了年幼的Elaina Johnson通过分发食物包来帮助无家可归者的故事。 24.B　根据第1段末句可知, Lund在谈到Elaina所做的事时非常自豪。 25.B　根据第2段第1、3句可知, Elaina愿意帮助他人的天性促使她开始与饥饿对抗。 26.C　根据文章末句可知,Elaina认为每个人都可以为解决饥饿问题做出贡献。 27.A　通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了年幼的Elaina Johnson通过分发食物包来帮助无家可归者的故事。因此,这篇文章可能摘自一篇新闻报道。 C 气候变化导致雪量减少,这对滑雪胜地产生了很大的影响。本文指出草地滑雪可作为传统滑雪的替代方案。 28.C　根据第1段第3句可知,欧洲滑雪胜地通过人造雪来应对积雪量减少的情况。 29.C　根据第2段第2句可知,与传统滑雪相比,草地滑雪的一个优势在于其装备更便宜。 30.B　根据第3段第1句中的relatively unknown以及画线词上下文可知,一些因素使得草地滑雪目前是一项小众的运动。由此可推知, niche意为“小众的;不太出名的”。 31.D　根据最后一段第2、3句可知,不同于传统滑雪,草地滑雪需要在更短时间内进行更剧烈的活动。由此可推知,传统滑雪意味着长时间的运动。 D 本文介绍了BMI的不足之处以及BRI的优势。 32.B　通读第2段可知,作者主要以一位橄榄球运动员的身体情况为例来展开第2段。 33.D　根据第3段第1、2句可知,BMI的主要缺点在于它的数据并不适合所有人。 34.D　根据第4段第1、3句可知,BRI提供了一种更好的衡量健康风险的方法。 35.C　通读全文可知,文章介绍了BMI的不足之处以及BRI的优势。由此可知,C选项“是时候和BMI说再见了?”适合作本文最佳标题。 补 全 短 文 36~40　ADEFC 完 形 填 空 作者参与微笑卡片实验,隐瞒自己的身份送给了同事Lara一份迟到的生日礼物——一条蜂蜜面包,并附上了一张祝福卡片。Lara品尝了面包后非常感激,并向所有人表达了感谢。 41.B　两周前是Lara的生日,但是我当时忘了给她送礼物。 42.C　第二天,在一家面包店里,当我看到刚出炉的蜂蜜面包时,我灵机一动。 43.D　我买了一条面包前往实验室。 44.A　不知是幸运还是不幸, Lara不在她的办公室,所以我在面包上贴了一张纸条,上面写着:Lara,迟来的生日祝福!希望你会喜欢! 45.B　一个小时后, Lara出现了,发现了那张纸条。 46.C　我尽力掩饰真相,摇了摇头。 47.D　虽然我的微笑可能会让我露出马脚,但她还是相信了我,转身去比较实验室其他成员的笔迹。 48.A 49.C 50.D　谢天谢地,她没有查看我的笔迹! 51.A　这次更难掩饰真相,我的脸上又露出了笑容。 52.B　我说不是我,并告诉她把它当作一种善意的行为来接受。 53.D　她尝了一些温热的面包,非常喜欢。 54.B　几分钟后,她发了一封电子邮件,向我们所有人表达她真诚的感谢。 55.C　匿名送她礼物让我的微笑卡片实验变得更好了。 语 法 填 空 56.performing　57.a　58.produced 　59.which　60.commonly　61.for　62.to observe 　63.have been given 　64.introduced 　65.recognition 写　　作 第一节 One possible version: Cycling to a Greener Future Last Sunday, our school organized a cycling activity along the urban greenway with the theme of “Cycling to a Greener Future”. The aim of this activity was to promote a low-carbon lifestyle and raise students’ awareness of environmental protection. A large number of students actively participated. They cycled in groups, enjoying the beautiful natural scenery along the way and breathing the fresh air. During the ride, they also stopped from time to time to pick up garbage and put up posters to call on people to protect the environment. This activity was widely praised by all the participants. It not only enhanced students’ physical fitness and teamwork spirit but also made them more determined to contribute to building a greener future. 第二节 One possible version: That night, Ayaka decided to talk about her ideas with her parents. She took a deep breath, and then expressed her desire to choose art and design as her university major. After she finished, her mother said, “We just want you to be happy, Ayaka. If you really love art and design, we support your choice wholeheartedly.” With the weight of her secret lifted, Ayaka felt relieved. The following days were filled with discussions about universities offering art and design programs, as well as preparations for the application. With the support of her parents and the friendship of Kei, Ayaka’s determination grew stronger. In addition to working hard at school, she also asked for advice from professionals, and joined an art club to further develop her skills. She made a satisfying choice and everyone was happy for her. She knew that she would take on a new journey and was ready to accept the challenges and opportunities that awaited her ahead. 附: 听力部分录音材料 (Text 1) W:Welcome to our program! Let’s talk about German cars. They’re popular in America. Why? M:Well, I think it has so many reasons. German cars are safe and, more importantly, they save gas. (Text 2) M:Any time you look up in the sky, you can see at least three planes. Just try it. W:I don’t believe that—but let’s see. Oh yes... In fact, I can see one more than that. M:I once counted ten. (Text 3) M:What a beautiful poem! I like Mr Chen’s class very much. W:So do I. Listen carefully when Mr Chen explains this poem in the next class. (Text 4) W:I’ll send my order to your company by post tomorrow. M:That will take a long time. You can fax it to us. W:But I don’t have a fax machine. Could I e-mail it? M:Sorry, we don’t accept orders by e-mail. (Text 5) W:We could call Carrie. Maybe she’ll have a game of badminton with us. M:She’s away on holiday. What about Lucy? I know she plays tennis, but what about badminton? W:I think she’ll play. If not, I’ll ask my sister to join us. (Text 6) W:Hey, Bob. What are you doing? M:I’m painting at home. W:I didn’t know you like to paint. What type of paintings do you like? M:I enjoy oil paintings most. I learned painting in one of my optional classes at my university. W:That sounds so interesting. I wish I had a hobby. M:It’s never too late to start a new hobby. The local community college offers watercolor, oil and ink paintings in the art classes. You should look it up. W:I think I will. Thanks for the information. (Text 7) W:Hi, Kevin, are you feeling OK? M:No, not so good at the moment. Many people at school have had a cold and now I’m getting it. W:I can tell. You sound a little different. M:I felt OK yesterday. I had a good sleep and no headaches, but now I feel terrible. W:You should go home and rest. M:I think you’re right. I won’t be able to study while I feel like this. W:Have you taken anything for it? M:I haven’t had any medicine but my mom made me a hot lemon drink. She said I looked very pale. W:I hope I don’t catch it. I’ve had a runny nose myself recently. M:You’d better keep your distance from me. (Text 8) M:So, Sally, we should probably start thinking about our winter vacation plans. W:Yeah, I think we should fly down to Florida and stay there for a couple of weeks. M:Uh, I’d really prefer not to. Those holiday travel packages cost too much. W:Well, how about skiing up at Sky Valley Resort for a week or two? M:I’d rather not. We did it last year. Remember? W:And we had a really good time. Do you have any suggestions? M:Um. You know, I never have any good ideas. W:OK. Here’s something different. How about going to the New Year’s Eve party in New York City? We’ve always wanted to do that. M:But I don’t really like big parties. They’re always crowded. W:You’re driving me crazy, Tom! All right. Let’s just stay at this house for two weeks! M:No way! That sounds too boring! (Text 9) M:Susan, you mentioned that you are a fan of live music. I guess you would be interested in the concert on campus on Saturday. It’s supposed to be the best show of the year. W:I know, John. I wish I could be there, but I’ve already promised Professor Mathers that I’d have all of the papers graded by Monday. I’m afraid I’m going to be stuck in my dorm all weekend. M:Why did you offer to do that? Did you forget about the concert, or do you really need the money? W:Actually, I really need to concentrate on my studies this year. If I want to get into the education program, I will have to prove that I am serious about being responsible. It’s not about money. I don’t get paid much considering all of the hours I put in. M:Well, it’s a pity that you’re going to miss the concert. W:Yes. I can’t help feeling a bit jealous. Sometimes I wish I were still in my first year of studies. M:Well, I’ll tell you all about it on Tuesday. W:OK. (Text 10) M:Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to present the first meeting of the Woodville Lunch for senior citizens. We all hope that this will be a great success and that there will be more to come. I am extremely pleased that so many of you are able to be here today and I give a warm welcome to you all. I would like to say a particularly warm welcome to Joan Miller, who is ninety-four years old today. I’m sure that you will all join me in wishing her a very happy birthday. We all know that it is extremely important that people of all ages eat nutritious food, and I can tell you now that more than that, the food today is also delicious! I have already tasted it.The aim of the club is, of course, not only to provide food, but mainly to provide companionship. I’m sure that many of you would like to stay on after the lunch things have been cleared away to have a chat. Today, we’re not in a hurry so that we can get to know each other. Indeed, I hope that will be the case because that will show that you are all enjoying yourselves and that is the great value of this club. Have fun! 第 1 页 共 1 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $