湖南长沙市金海谷郡高级中学2025-2026学年上学期高二期末英语试题

2026年上学期高二期末测试 英语试题 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does the woman advise the man to do？ A. Cut the tomatoes. B. Cook the sauce long enough. C. Taste the sauce. 2.What did Mary do last night? A. She went out late. B. She held a fancy dress party. C. She didn't return home. 3.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The manˈs company. B. The manˈs business card. C. The womanˈs favourite colour. 4.Who can take as many as six courses? A. A part-time student. B. A full-time student. C. An exchange student. 5.What do we know about Jack? A. He has gone out of trouble. B. He cares much about his reputation. C. He is always ready to help other people. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.Where does the man choose to sit? A. In the front. B. In the middle. C. At the back. 7.How much service charge should the man pay? A. $0.50. B. $1. C. $2. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.What is the major trouble that acid rain causes? A. Brain damage. B. Polluted air. C. Breathing problems. 9.Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. In a factory. C. In a hospital. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.What should people do according to the man? A. Develop a new fuel. B. Stop using fossil fuels. C. Change the way of life. 11.What does the woman think of the manˈs idea on reducing cars? A. Unrealistic. B. Brilliant. C. Stupid. 12.What does the man plan to do? A. Give up his car. B. Purchase a new car. C. Reduce the use of his car. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.Where are the speakers? A. In a studio. B. In a theatre. C. In a music hall. 14.What can we learn about Peter? A. He thinks classical plays suit him best. B. He hopes to act in famous Shakespeare plays. C. He is willing to try a wide variety of characters. 15.What helps Peter remember the words in a play? A. The training at university. B. The natural abilities. C. The helpful partners. 16.What does Peter think of watching his performances on TV? A. Interesting. B. Embarrassing. C. Satisfying. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.How is the woman helping the man? A. By using a map. B. By showing him around. C. By asking another librarian for help. 18.Where can the man borrow books? A. At the Quiet Room. B. At the Service Desk. C. At the Help Desk. 19.What does the woman remind the man to do? A. Turn off his mobile phone in the Quiet Room. B. Enter the library through the front door. C. Avoid going into the Training Room. 20.What course is the man taking? A. History. B. Biology. C. Geography. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Are you planning your next big family adventure? Read on and discover four safe, kid-approved hotspots. Iceland If your family is up for a true adventure, Iceland is pure magic. Think waterfalls, black sand beaches, ice caves and the stellar Northern Lights. Plus, it tops the Global Peace Index, making it one of the safest places to travel with kids. ●Best age group: Ages 7 and up, due to outdoor activities. ●Insider tip: Renting a camper van（野营车）is a cost-effective and flexible way for families to explore the Ring Road. Costa Rica Costa Rica is an eco-adventure place where you can experience zip-lining through rainforests, spot monkeys in trees and soak in hot springs. Itˈs often called the “Switzerland of Central America” for its safety and natural beauty. ●Best age group: Ages 7 and up for adventure activities. ●Insider tip: Look for ecolodges（生态旅馆）that cater to families; many offer guided nature walks and on-site wildlife sightseeing. Orlando With plenty of resorts built for kids, this destination is practically designed with families in mind. Whether your kids want to meet princesses, ride roller coasters, or splash around in themed water parks, Orlando delivers. ●Best age group: Ages 3-12 for full theme park magic. ●Insider tip: Consider staying at a resort with free shuttles（班车）to the parks to save money on parking and maximize convenience. Aruba Nicknamed “One Happy Island”, Aruba is regarded as one of the safest Caribbean islands. Families will love Eagle Beach, where calm waters and soft sand make it perfect for swimming. Plus, keep an eye out for sea turtlesˈ nests. ●Best age group: Great for all ages thanks to gentle beaches. ●Insider tip: Many family resorts offer kidsˈ clubs and beachfront babysitting services, giving parents some well-deserved downtime. 21.What do Iceland and Costa Rica have in common? A. Both top the Global Peace Index. B. Both highlight nature adventures. C. Both are suitable for all age groups. D. Both feature rainforests full of wild animals. 22.Which place is the best for a family with an 18-month-old child? A. Aruba. B. Costa Rica. C. Iceland. D. Orlando. 23.Whatˈs the main purpose of the text? A. To comment on adventures. B. To advertise family activities. C. To recommend tourist attractions. D. To introduce a coast tour. B Processed food like chips, soda and frozen pizzas is full of salt, sugar, and fat. Now, scientists are trying to understand if there is something else about such food that may be bad for humans. Scientists have already linked low-cost, packaged food to rising obesity rates around the world. Obesity increases the risk of many health problems. Three recent studies offer more clues on how our increasingly industrialized food supply may be affecting our health. The researchers created a system that places food into four groups. The system says highly processed food is made mostly of industrialized materials and additives (添加剂). Soda, packaged cookies, instant noodles and chicken nuggets (鸡肉块) are some examples of highly processed food. But also included are products that can seem healthy, such as morning cereals, energy bars and some kinds of yogurt. Researchers conducted a four-week study involving 20 people. They found that people ate about 500 more calories a day when fed mostly processed food. That is compared to when the same people were given less processed food. The researchers permitted the 20 participants to eat as much or as little as they wanted. They were taken to a medical center so their health and behavior could be observed. In another study, researchers in France found people who ate more processed food were more likely to have heart disease. A similar study in Spain linked eating more processed food to a higher risk of death in general. When fed less processed food, people in the study produced more of a hormone that controls hunger, and less of a hormone that causes hunger. The reason for the reaction is not clear. The scientists also found that people ate processed food more quickly. Kevin Hall is one of the researchers who led the study. He said that processed food was usually softer and easier to chew and swallow. Hall noted the source of nutrients might make a difference. For example, fiber from fruit and vegetables may be better for making people feel full than fiber added to packaged food such as energy bars and yogurt. Avoiding processed food can be hard, especially for people with limited time and money. Processed food can also take many forms. In addition, companies continually re-engineer products to make them seem healthier. The newest studies may provide more reasons to avoid processed food. But, they also call attention to the difficulty of coming up with ways to do that. 24.What kind of food do energy bars belong to? ( ) A. Fairly health-friendly food. B. Especially beneficial food. C. Relatively high-cost food. D. Highly processed food. 25.What can we know about eating more processed food in Paragraph 4? ( ) A. It does harm to people potentially. B. It can often result in death. C. It makes people get less calories. D. It makes little difference to people’s health. 26.What is more likely to make people feel full? ( ) A. Fiber added to packaged food. B. Fiber from fruit and vegetables. C. Highly processed food like instant noodles. D. Food made mostly of industrial materials and additives. 27.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? ( ) A. Different Kinds of Processed Food B. Recent Studies on Processed Food C. How Bad Processed Food Is D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Processed Food C Diets come and diets go. One of the most popular today is “intermittent fasting”, which limits one’s food intake to certain time windows. One popular variant, the “5-2 diet”, requires eating either very small amounts, or nothing at all, on two days a week, but allows normal eating on the other five. As a weight-loss strategy, intermittent fasting is simple—no calorie counting or major dietary changes. Limiting the restrictions to a couple of days a week, or several hours a day also requires less willpower, which might make it easier to stick with. Nichola Ludlam-Raine, a dietitian and spokeswoman for the British Dietetic Association, notes that intermittent fasting seems to work roughly as well for weight loss as traditional calorie-counting does. Beyond weight management, animal studies suggest fasting may extend lifespan by up to 40%, slow aging, and reduce cancer risk. Exactly how it does all that is not entirely clear. One important factor seems to be autophagy (细胞自我吞噬), the process by which cells break down and recycle parts of themselves. The hope is that intermittent fasting might have a similar response in humans, since we share these biological responses with other animals. But running definitive human trials of the sort done on lab animals is impossible. “When we say ‘calorie restriction’, we mean nearly starving [the animals],” says Adam Collins, a nutrition researcher at the University of Surrey. Current research on intermittent fasting relies on limited, short-term studies using moderate biomarkers like insulin (胰岛素)/cholesterol (胆固醇) levels. Their results are mixed. A review paper published in April 2024 looked at 23 other studies and concluded that intermittent fasting was slightly better than ordinary dieting for overweight people when it came to improving levels of cholesterol and insulin. A similar article, published in January, found no meaningful difference for either weight loss or cardiovascular (心血管的) health. There are also risks. A study in mice published in Nature found that severe fasting (where calories were cut by 40%) had downsides, including muscle mass loss and, possibly, weakened immune systems. Moderation, too, should be taken in moderation. 28.Which of the following is practicing intermittent fasting? ( ) A. An athlete strictly controlling fat intake as the coach requires. B. A TV host weighing all food to count calories before eating. C. An office worker trying to lose weight by eating only 2 meals every day. D. A clerk on regular meals but skipping meals on Mondays and Thursdays. 29.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? ( ) A. Fasting affects humans and animals in the same way. B. Calorie restriction for animals is milder than for humans. C. Human trials like animal ones for intermittent fasting are no-gos. D. Autophagy plays a definite role in explaining the benefits of fasting. 30.What is the author’s attitude towards intermittent fasting? ( ) A. Enthusiastic. B. Subjective. C. Favorable. D. Impartial. 31.Which is the best title for the passage? ( ) A. The Secrets of Fasting: A Scientific Warning B. Intermittent Fasting: A Popular but Mysterious Diet C. Calorie Counting vs. Fasting: Which Works Better? D. From Animal to Human: The Science Behind Fasting D With Earth Day coming up, a new book Birding to Change the World offers reflections on the ways watching birds can renew our joy in nature and even transform our lives. In the book, environmental justice educator Trish OˈKane describes the lessons from birds that have advanced her teaching in Wisconsin. Author Trish OˈKane is fascinated by American woodcocks（丘鹬）, which resemble “a football with wings” and walk awkwardly on land, relying heavily on earthworms（蚯蚓）for food. Their main call is a strange buzzing. Woodcocks are among the 134 bird species inhabiting Warner Park in Madison, Wisconsin. However, every year since the 1990s, on 4 July, the park has hosted a fireworks display called Rhythm and Booms. At this event, attended by 100,000 people, cannons（大炮）were fired and five tons of fireworks exploded. Birds are known to feel panic and even pain from such loud noise; some abandon nests or even die of fright. The park was covered in metal left over from the fireworks. OˈKane was angry when she heard about the plans to further develop the park beyond its existing sports fields. OˈKane carried out research, cooperated with local nature lovers to form an activist group called Wild Warner, and educated middle school and college students about the park. Tirelessly working together, a team of park lovers brought evidence forward to local authorities about the ongoing harms to the park, highlighting the delightful woodcocks eating the parkˈs earthworms that had poison in them. The authorities listened. Rhythm and Booms was moved out of the park and the damaged areas of the park were restored to their original state. OˈKaneˈs story is richer than what can be expressed in the words here. It begins in New Orleans at the time of Hurricane Katrina and ends in Vermont, where she teaches today. OˈKane invites us to see the beauty of birds in our world and act for their well-being. We need their voices in this springˈs chorus. 32.What can we know about the bookBirding to Change the World?  （    ） A. It changed peopleˈs life. B. It involves the insights into birds. C. It describes the beauty of fireworks. D. It made OˈKane become an educator. 33.What impact did the fireworks display have on the birds? （） A. Severe. B. Positive. C. Global. D. Short-term. 34.Why did OˈKane oppose the parkˈs further development? （） A. It threatened bird habitats. B. It transformed nature lovers. C. It increased fireworks costs. D. It destroyed sports facilities. 35.What does OˈKane aim to achieve through her book? （） A. Expanding park sports fields. B. Inspiring nature conservation. C. Promoting fireworks festivals. D. Documenting hurricane history. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Tuvalu is an island country. It is famous for its sandy beaches and turquoise (青绿色的) waters and has long been a popular tourist destination for nearby New Zealanders. However, Tuvalu is at risk of no longer existing because of the rising sea level. Tuvalu is experiencing the harmful effects of global warming. As global temperatures rise, so does the ocean temperature. Due to the scientific law of "thermal (热的) expansion", when water heats up it gets bigger.   (36)   Most experts claim that the effects of climate change will make Tuvalu uninhabitable in the next 50 to 100 years. Problems are already emerging. As sea level rises, ocean water containing high levels of salt is travelling further and further inland, destroying the little amount of soil that Tuvaluans have to grow crops. Even before Tuvaluans began to suffer from the effects of climate change, life on Tuvalu was tough.     (37)    Most of the land on an atoll (环礁) is rock-hard and any soil that exists on it is usually thin and poor for growing crops. The nation has always had to import food apart from fish. More serious than Tuvaluˈs lack of homegrown food has been its lack of drinking water.     (38)    Therefore, Tuvaluans rely almost entirely on rainwater for their need for water. Unfortunately, due to a geographical phenomenon known as La Niña (拉尼娜现象), Tuvalu often suffers from long periods of drought. In 2011, after months of no rain, the government had to declare a state of emergency.     (39)    Tuvaluˈs problems have led some of its inhabitants to consider migrating to Australia or New Zealand.     (40)    They know theyˈll have to someday, but they want to remain for as long as possible and make the world aware of what is happening to their homeland due to climate change. A．This is largely due to the geological make-up of atolls. B．And as a member of the United Nations, they are just doing that. C．However, they are not willing to abandon the land of their forefathers so easily. D．Therefore, sea level is rising and for low-lying Tuvalu, this spells disaster. E．Tuvaluˈs representatives demanded that nations should take a more responsible role in reducing gas emissions. F．It was a desperate situation, and but for emergency shipments from New Zealand and Australia, many Tuvaluans would have died. G．Unlike normal islands, atolls have no rivers or streams, which means that most of Tuvalu has no groundwater to use for drinking. 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Ciudad Perdida (佩尔迪达城), Colombia’s “Lost City”, is older than Machu Picchu (马丘比丘城). There are no trains or buses allowing of      (41)     travels to reach its ruins. The remote place is only      (42)     on foot: a tiring multi-day (多日的) hike. Despite this, I couldn’t      (43)     the chance to visit Ciudad Perdida. 12 other hikers and I went there in      (44)     with a licensed guide. The dirt path, which      (45)     through towering palms (高耸的棕榈树) and dangling vines (悬挂的藤蔓), proved      (46)     right from the start. Along the way we also met the      (47)    . They have been left undisturbed for centuries and there’s a deep      (48)     between them and the land. The next morning, we were off early to      (49)     the heat, but high temperatures and muscle pain had already      (50)     by the time we reached the final stage—1,200 stone steps to      (51)    . After finally lifting my painful body up the long flight of stairs, my eyes rested on the scene that had      (52)     the backbreaking (艰巨的) journey: Ciudad Perdida. I looked down and wondered at the beautiful site below. While the return trip included      (53)     the mental hurdle (障碍) of having already accomplished our goal, the experience is the one I would do      (54)    . It is the difficulty that makes the journey a more      (55)     one. Earned views are always better. 41.A. long B. endless C. frequent D. easy 42.A. impressive B. accessible C. worthwhile D. dangerous 43.A. resist B. obtain C. promote D. find 44.A. company B. combination C. harmony D. communication 45.A. buried B. spread C. flew D. wound 46.A. disappointing B. embarrassing C. challenging D. amazing 47.A. natives B. visitors C. guides D. drivers 48.A. similarity B. distinction C. connection D. belief 49.A. reduce B. beat C. test D. feel 50.A. watched out B. cut off C. set in D. gave in 51.A. construct B. pick C. cover D. explore 52.A. convinced B. predicted C. motivated D. simplified 53.A. overcoming B. memorizing C. observing D. fixing 54.A. otherwise B. again C. though D. instead 55.A. rewarding B. sensitive C. popular D. flexible 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 The Golden Gate Bridge,    (56)    (build) between 1933 and 1937, spans (横跨) the entrance to San Francisco Bay. This spectacular landmark, mainly    (57)    (design) by Charles Ellis, measures 1.7 miles (about 2.7 km) long. It is    (58)    (know) as a symbol of San Francisco. The bridge,    (59)    (attract) tourists from around the world, is visited by about 9 million people yearly. The designers had the Golden Gate Bridge    (60)    (paint) in a bright red-orange colour called “International Orange”. The bright colour can be seen even in dense fog. The observation area,    (61)    (locate) at the northern end of the bridge, offers an    (62)    (amaze) view of San Francisco, Alcatraz, the East Bay, Angel Island and the Pacific Ocean. The ferry boats, still    (63)    (use) today, used to be the only way    (64)    (cross) the opening of the bay in the early 1900s. Now, the Golden Gate Bridge connects Marin on the north to San Francisco on the south. Its design,    (65)    (change) since its opening, has proved to be strong enough to withstand storms, ocean currents and strong earthquakes. 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 66.你们学校将于下学期实施新的作息方案：课间休息由10分钟延长至15 分钟；体育课增加至每天一节；自主学习时段延长。请你以“My View on the New Schedule”为题，给学校英文报写一篇投稿，内容包括： (1)你的态度； (2)你的打算。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 My View on the New Schedule _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 67.Mrs. Garcia couldnˈt understand why her son, Mike, came home from school every day with an empty stomach. She had always been careful in preparing Mikeˈs lunchbox. The food was more than enough to satisfy a young boyˈs hunger. But recently Mike often returned home looking hungry. It wasnˈt until one evening, when Mrs. Garcia noticed Mike rummaging (翻找) through the kitchen for food, that she realized something was wrong. “Mike, didnˈt you have your lunch today?” Mrs. Garcia asked, watching her son open the fridge and grab a burger. Mike looked up at her, his eyes wide with fear. “I… I guess I did,” he said in a quiet voice, taking a bite of the burger. Mrs. Garcia felt confused. “Really? Youˈve been saying that for days now. Whatˈs really going on?” Mikeˈs shoulders drooped (垂下) as he looked away. “I donˈt know, Mum. I just feel hungry.” Mrs. Garciaˈs concern deepened. She knew Mike was a healthy and active boy who usually had a good appetite, and this sudden shift in behavior was alarming. After discussing it with her husband, she decided it was time to uncover what was happening at school. “Mrs. Garcia, Iˈve noticed that Mike seems anxious during lunch,” Clive, Mikeˈs teacher, said. “Iˈll pay closer attention to him and observe how he interacts with his classmates. There might be something weˈre overlooking.” Mrs. Garcia nodded, feeling a ray of hope. “Thank you, Clive. I just want to make sure heˈs okay.” She understood it would take time, but she was determined to discover why Mike was struggling and to help him overcome whatever was troubling him. “Weˈll get to the bottom of this. Together, we can help Mike feel more comfortable at school,” Clive smiled. 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。 As lunchtime approached, Clive stood at the classroom door. _________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Mrs. Garcia saw Clive, Mike, and another boy chatting happily at the school gate. _________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年上学期高二期末测试 英语答案和解析 【答案】 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. C 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. B 33. A 34. A 35. B 36. D 37. A 38. G 39. F 40. C 41. D 42. B 43. A 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. C 51. C 52. C 53. A 54. B 55. A 56. built 57.designed 58.known 59.attracting 60.painted 61.located 62.amazing 63.used 64.to cross 65.unchanged 66. My View on the New Schedule Iˈm really excited about the new schedule that our school will conduct next term. The extended break between classes allows us to relax and recharge, and having a daily PE class is a great way to stay fit. Moreover, the longer self-study time will help us better manage our studies. With this new schedule, I plan to use the extra break time to take a short walk outside the classroom, which can relieve eye tiredness. During the PE class, Iˈll actively participate in various sports activities to improve my physical condition. As for the extended self-study time, Iˈll make a detailed plan to review and preview my courses. In conclusion, I believe the new schedule is a well-planned arrangement. Not only will it benefit our physical health, but it will also help us achieve better academic results. Iˈm looking forward to the new term. 67. As lunchtime approached, Clive stood at the classroom door. He saw Mike walk confidently over to a quiet boy who always sat alone in the corner. Mike greeted him with a smile and handed him part of his lunch, as if it were the most natural thing in the world. The boy accepted it gratefully, and they began chatting warmly, their laughter filling the room. Clive realized that Mike had been sharing his lunch regularly to help someone in need, which explained why he was always hungry when he came home. Mrs. Garcia saw Clive, Mike, and another boy chatting happily at the school gate. She walked up and found Mikeˈs smile brighter than usual. Clive explained Mikeˈs kind gesture—sharing his lunch with the classmate, Jacob, whose family was going through a tough time. Mrs. Garcia felt a mix of pride and relief, hugging Mike tightly. She promised to prepare lunches for both boys every day. Clive added that they had organized a small lunch club to support students in need, and Mike was happy to be part of it. Mrs. Garciaˈs heart swelled with admiration for her sonˈs empathy and responsibility. 听力原文： 1. 听力原文： M: I'll start making the tomato sauce now. Can you pass me that knife? W: Why don't you leave the tomatoes whole? M: The recipe says to cut them into slices. The sauce will taste nicer like that. W: But the trick is to cook them for a long time. 2. 听力原文： M: Why did father punish Mary? W: She dressed up for the fancy dress party and went out at midnight. You know, our father never allows us to be out after 11 p.m. 3. 听力原文： W: I really like your new business card. The green border makes it really distinguishable. M: I couldnˈt decide whether to go with green or blue, but since my companyˈs colour is green, thatˈs what I chose. 4. 听力原文： M: Is there any way I can take 6 courses? W: It depends. If you are a full-time student you can. If you are a part-time student or an exchange student, you can take up to 5 courses. M: Thanks a lot. 5. 听力原文： M: Jack has a reputation for being warm-hearted and generous. W: Exactly. Nothing gives him more pleasure than helping someone in trouble. 6~7. 听力原文： W: Is there anything I can help you with? M: Yes. Iˈd like to book tickets for the film Frozen Ⅱ. W: OK. The remaining performance time for today is 6 p.m. The filmˈs running time is 103 minutes. How many tickets do you need together? M: Two. W: We have seats at the back, the middle and the front. Where would you like to sit? M: Iˈd like the middle, please. W: OK. Itˈs $20 for each ticket, and our cinema charges 50 cents per ticket for service. Thus, the cost will be $41 altogether. M: OK. 8~9. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​M: I hate this rain. Itˈs causing the traffic to back up for miles! W: Well, I hate this traffic, because itˈs helping turn this rain into acid rain. M: I heard that acid rain has really bad effects. Doesnˈt it cause cancer and brain damage, and even Alzheimerˈs disease? W: It definitely can, but the major thing it does is cause breathing problems. The acid in the rain comes from smoke and gases that are given off by cars and factories. M: What can people do to stop acid rain? W: One simple thing they could do is to use less energy. Another way to stop acid rain is to drive less, or at least carpool. Imagine if every car on this road had four people in it right now. There would be fewer cars and a lot less acid rain. 10~12.  听力原文： W: It seems all we hear about these days is global warming. M: Yes. Itˈs the most important topic now. It has attracted worldwide attention. W: Well, what "new" information have you learned recently? M: We need to change our lifestyles. The fact is, we use too many of the worldˈs resources -- especially fossil fuels. W: Thatˈs true. So whatˈs the solution? M: Well, we should slowly reduce the number of cars. This planet is in a state of emergency. W: How much time would this take? M: I suppose it would take at least ten years. W: If itˈs such an emergency, then why wait for ten years? We should quit using our cars right now. M: Right now? W: Yeah. I think you are being too idealistic. You want a reduction in cars, but youˈve also admitted that itˈs going to take a long time. Letˈs face the reality of how difficult it is to change things. Now, are you going to give up your car? M: I was actually thinking of buying a new one. W: Hmmph, that sounds a bit sell-contradictory considering what youˈve just been talking about. M: Yeah, but I am planning to get a more fuel-efficient model. 13~16. 听力原文： W: In todayˈs programme we are happy to have the famous actor, Peter Jameson, who is known above all for his classical roles on stage, particularly in Shakespeare plays. Peter, was it your choice to perform so often in this type of play? M: Well, thatˈs an interesting question. Actually, Iˈve always seen myself as an actor, a professional actor doing whatever comes along, rather than classical roles, Shakespeare and so on, although of course I do find those wonderful. W: I remember seeing you playing many big parts. You must have had lots of words to remember. How can you manage that? M: It was a gift. Iˈm good at remembering things. My major at university was history actually, for which remembering things is basic. W: Some of your theatre performances have been recorded and shown on TV. Have you ever watched them? M: Iˈve always avoided watching myself anyway. Though Iˈm satisfied with my performance on stage, I still feel stupid to see myself on TV. It makes me feel strange and embarrassed. W: OK, thank you very much, Peter. 17~20. 听力原文： W: I canˈt give you a tour now, Iˈm afraid. I have to stay here at the Help Desk. But I can show you places on this map of the library. M: That would be helpful. W: OK, so weˈre here at the Help Desk, next to the Service Desk, where you go to borrow and return books. M: Yes, I see. W: Opposite the Service Desk is the Training Room, which is used by library staff to give explanations about the computer systems to staff and students. But the entrance is round the other side. M: Is the Training Room beside the Quiet Room? W: Yes, thatˈs right, with the entrance round the front too. Itˈs important to remember that all mobile phones must be switched off in the Quiet Room. M: Of course. And what about books -- where can I find the books for my course? W: Good question. If you walk past the Service Desk, turn right, no, sorry, turn left and continue on past the History section and Biology section, youˈll find the Geography section. You can always find books you need there. 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $