安徽合肥市第六中学2026-2027学年高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

高二上学期英语试卷 满分：150 时间：120分钟 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 will the woman do next? A. Rest in a cafe. B. Look for a book. C. Try on some shirts. 2. Where are the speakers now? A. In a garden. B. On the playground. C. In the front yard. 3. What does the woman ask her son to do? A. Cook for himself. B. Do some shopping. C. Order something healthy. 4. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To ask a favor. B. To offer guidance. C. To complain. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A plan. B. A trip. C. A car. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What does the woman remind Jackson to do? A. Train harder. B. Show respect. C. Be confident. 7. Who is the woman’ A. Jackson’s mother. B. Jackson’s coach. C. Jackson’s teammate. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where does the conversation take place? A. At home. B. On the phone. C. In a supermarket. 9. Why is Dave unable to find the apartment? A. He can’t read an online map. B. He doesn’t have the address. C. He has never been to this place. 10. When will some people probably leave? A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 10:00 pm. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Where did the woman live last year? A. In a shared house. B. In a school dormitory. C. In a single apartment. 12. How does the woman feel about living off the campus? A. Concerned. B. Excited. C. Disappointed. 13. Why does the man like living outside the university? A. To follow a trend. B. To have more freedom. C. To live with others. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What confuses the man about Easter A. The origins. B. The changing dates. C. The traditional celebrations. 15. How will the man celebrate Easter this year A. By hanging out with friends. B. By preparing delicious food. C. By enjoying a family party. 16. What is the man’s mother always responsible for on Easter? A. A food donation. B. An egg-hunting game. C. A cooking class. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Which radio show does the speaker present every day? A. Living Legends. B. Sixties Sounds. C. Drivetime. 18. What will the speaker do first? A. Play a song. B. Interview a band. C. Recommend a show. 19. When did George Harrison join the Quarrymen? A. In 1956. B. In 1957. C. In 1958. 20. Who mainly sang the song In Spite of All the Danger? A. Paul McCartney. B. John Lennon. C. George Harrison. 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 Our Campus Gear Hub offers a wide range of student-friendly devices: lightweight portable chargers, comfortable noise-canceling headphones, folding desk lamps, and mini fans, all designed to fit your busy campus life. Rent a device to make your school days much easier. For example, a portable charger keeps your phone powered during long classes or outdoor club events. The Hub has many convenient locations, allowing students to pick up devices in person or book one online ahead of time. There are four such rental spots across campus. The library basement is open 6 days a week from 8:00 to 22:00 (closed on Tuesdays); the dormitory building entrance runs from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 21:00 (closed on Sundays); the gym entrance is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 20:00; the student center is open daily from 11:00 to 19:00, with no closed days. Devices in Stock（库存） We update our stock every day, so there’s always a device available for you whenever you need it. No Extra Fees for Accidental Damage With our free rental insurance, you won’t be charged for any unexpected damage to the rented items. Rental Requirements Option A: Show your student ID card (we will take a photo for records) and pay a $20 cash deposit (押金) per device, which will be fully returned if items are returned on time. Option B: Use one credit card (for up to 3 devices at a time) with no extra deposit needed as long as the card has enough balance for the rental. 21. What is special about Campus Gear Hub? A. It updates its device stock every week. B. It allows online booking in advance. C. It provides free delivery to dormitories. D. It sells devices at half market price. 22. Which rental spot is open most days per week? A. The student center. B. The library basement. C. The gym entrance. D. The dormitory building. 23. What is a must to get back the cash deposit? A. Keeping the device free of damage. B. Providing the registered credit card. C. Showing the student ID once more. D. Returning the rented device on time. B When I wrote my first book three years ago, the words came naturally. Eight weeks of even rhythm and it was finished with ease. So when I sat down to write my second book, I expected the same effortless flow. Instead, I found myself staring at a blinking (闪烁的) typing line that seemed to flash with quiet accusation. I couldn’t begin. Day after day, I repeated the same routines: I set up the perfect workspace, blocked out hours for writing, and reread old pages that had once made me proud. None of it helped. For a while, I blamed myself, mistaking my procrastination (拖延) for laziness or lack of discipline. Still, the familiar actions kept me occupied while the work itself remained still. Eventually, exhaustion softened my stress, and I stopped pushing. What if the resistance was trying to tell me something? I opened my journal and started writing — not about the book, but about why I couldn’t write it. The truth that poured out was simple and childlike: What if this book isn’t as good as the first? What if readers decide a woman like me has already said everything she knows? Beneath the delay, I found fear — not of the work, but of judgment. Procrastination had become a safety net; staying still meant avoiding being seen and possibly found lacking. So I tried something different. I set a timer for five minutes and wrote whatever came. A sentence, half an idea, a small whisper of a scene. My hand moved first, and my mind followed. Piece by piece, those small beginnings grew into the book I had been afraid to start. By the time I finished, I saw procrastination differently. It was never merely delay. It was a quiet dialogue between the part of me that wants to try and the part that fears the fall. What I once called wasted time was, in truth, the stillness before courage — the quiet reward of writing. 24. What did the same routines bring the author? A. An escape from heavy work. B. Control over her procrastination. C. Improvement in her writing technique. D. A false sense of progress. 25. What actually prevented the author from writing? A. Lack of innovative ideas. B. Pursuit of perfection. C. Concern about disapproval. D. Desire for social fame. 26. How did the author manage to restart her writing? A. By taking tiny and practical action. B. By focusing on the small details. C. By reflecting on the outcome. D By following a flexible schedule. 27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. A Writer’s Long Battle with Self-doubt. B. Procrastination: A Step Toward Courage. C. The Hidden Price of Putting Things Off. D. Courage to Overcome Fear. C In the digital age, many people feel unable to focus on anything demanding, yet can spend hours scrolling on their phones. Neuroscience suggests this is not a sign of weak character but the result of how the brain’s reward system works. The brain is constantly doing a cost-benefit calculation: Which action will bring the greatest reward for the least effort? This process relies heavily on a chemical called dopamine. Contrary to popular belief, dopamine is not the “pleasure chemical” but the “wanting chemical”. It rises mainly in anticipation of a reward, pushing us to keep searching, clicking, and consuming. Modern apps, games and snacks are carefully designed to deliver quick, effortless rewards. When the brain receives too many of these “easy hits”, it adapts. Dopamine receptors (受体) are downregulated, meaning more stimulation is needed to achieve the same level of interest. Activities that once felt satisfying — reading, studying, exercising — begin to seem dull or even painful by comparison. Like a drug user developing tolerance, the constant seeker of instant satisfaction becomes increasingly unmotivated. The good news is that the brain is plastic; its circuits can be reshaped. One suggested method is a “dopamine detox (多巴胺戒断)”. This does not remove dopamine itself, but temporarily cuts down on the most intense, low-effort sources of stimulation, such as social media, online games and junk food. During this period, people are encouraged to replace them with slower, effortful activities: walking without a phone, cooking, writing by hand or doing focused work. At first, these activities feel boring, and withdrawal symptoms like restlessness or irritability (易怒) are common. However, as time passes, the brain recalibrates (重新校准). Dopamine receptors become more sensitive, and natural rewards — finishing a task, understanding a concept, completing a workout — start to feel enjoyable again. The balance shifts from seeking short-lived pleasure to building deeper satisfaction. Over time, choosing difficult but meaningful tasks can become easier than escaping into distraction. Each decision to concentrate rather than click strengthens brain regions responsible for self-control and weakens those driven by impulse (冲动). In this way, changing our everyday habits and environments may gradually turn discipline from a constant struggle into a more natural way of living. 28. How does the author describe dopamine in paragraph 2? A. A chemical that makes us feel happy when rewarded. B. A tool used by apps to track our daily habits. C. A driver that pushes us to look for rewards. D. A medicine that helps cure phone addiction. 29. Why do effortful activities feel dull to those seeking instant satisfaction? A. Because their brain has adapted to expecting quick and easy rewards. B. Because they have lost the physical ability to enjoy these activities. C. Because these activities are designed to be painful by nature. D. Because they are too busy scrolling to find time for them. 30. What can we infer about the initial stage of a “dopamine detox”? A. It makes people feel more energetic than before. B. It is a smooth process with immediate benefits. C. It requires complete isolation from modern society. D. It is the most challenging part of the whole process. 31. What is the ultimate goal of a “dopamine detox”? A. To stop the brain from producing dopamine. B. To help people find joy in lasting and natural rewards. C. To encourage people to abandon social media platform. D. To train people to rely on medication for relaxation. D From live speech translation in video calls to auto-dubbing (自动配音) on TikTok, real-time translation powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in everyday life. All this raises a vital question. If machines can do this faster and more accurately than humans, is investing years in learning another language still worth it? Our recent study examined cognitive performance in 94 adults aged 18 to 83, using both visuospatial (视觉空间的) and auditory (听觉的) tasks across working memory, attention and restraint. Put simply, we looked at how people process and respond to information they see or mentally map out in space (visuospatial) and information they hear (auditory). Examples include remembering sounds, focusing on visual patterns, or ignoring distractions. Our study measured multilingualism (多语言) as a spectrum (谱系), not a category. This allowed us to capture diverse language backgrounds and experiences. Multilingual participants spoke a range of languages with varying levels of proficiency and daily use, reflecting the linguistic diversity common within multicultural communities. Across most tasks, multilinguals and monolinguals (单语者) performed similarly. However, one pattern was striking. Individuals with richer, more diverse multilingual experience showed markedly better performance in visuospatial working memory. These effects were most pronounced in older people although their brain functions gradually weaken as they age. This suggests that multilingual experience doesn’t broadly enhance cognition, like some news reports claim. Instead, it may help preserve specific functions over time. Separate population-level research has also linked multilingualism to later arrival of Alzheimer’s disease and better overall ageing outcomes, though the mechanisms continue to be debated. Overall, however, it appears that sustained use of multiple languages represents a form of mental activity with effects that accumulate across a lifetime. AI translation excels at speed and accessibility. For many practical purposes, it works remarkably well. AI will continue to change how we engage with language learning. It can personalize instruction, minimize barriers and provide feedback at scale. But it can’t replace the cognitive work that comes from learning a language. This work builds and preserves the mental sharpness that sustains us across a lifetime. And this difference still matters. 32. What do we know about the recent study? A. It adopts a single type of task for its research. B. Its process is very time-consuming. C. Its subjects are distributed across ages. D. Its results match most previous claims. 33. What does the underlined word “pronounced” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Weak. B. Obvious. C. Unusual. D. Restricted. 34. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A. AI translation excels in a wide range of aspects. B. AI has a long way to go before doing cognitive work. C. AI era greatly changes how people use a language. D. AI will not shake the value of language learning. 35. Where is the article most probably taken from? A. A local news report. B. An English-learning guidebook. C. A technology brochure. D. A science magazine. 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。 For most of my life, I held the belief that tastes were fixed. After moving to London, I buried myself in work while my flat-mates kept trying new things non-stop. Automatically saying “no” to anything labelled “not my style”, I was trapped in a repetitive routine, leaving myself bored and empty-hearted. I began to wonder whether tastes are born unchangeable or can be developed. I once read that children need eight to fifteen attempts before they can accept a new kind of food. 36 I made up my mind to start with tiny changes. When a friend invited me to a book club, I fought the urge to turn it down, despite my long-standing dislike for reading. 37 Instead of killing time aimlessly, I now spend my early mornings reading physical books. Then came music and movement — activities I had once ignored completely. 38 Step by step, I grew fascinated by the unfamiliar beats and movements and took pride in sticking to the course. Recently, I signed up for the chess club at the local library, though I am nearly thirty years younger than most other members. Sitting across from people with totally different life stories, I realized how seldom I communicated with people from other age groups. We talked about their former jobs, local news and clever chess moves. 39 Researches show that trying new activities with curiosity helps slow down age-related cognitive decline. 40 Stepping out of my comfort zone now brings me a strong sense of excitement and energy. A. I was clumsy and confused at the very beginning. B. Naturally, new hobbies always bring immediate pleasure. C. Surprisingly, I felt more connected there than with my peers. D. Yet its value goes well beyond benefits for our brain. E. To my great joy, I ended up enjoying the club a lot. F. Could the same rule also work for grown-ups trying new activities? G. However, I was unwilling to make any further efforts. 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。 I ordered a lovely little hamster (仓鼠) online, expecting a tiny pet to 41 my dull school weekends. Weeks ahead of its arrival, I had 42 a spacious cage, tasty treats and soft bedding, painting a mental picture of watching it race on its wheel after long school days, feeling 43 with my new companion. When the package finally turned up, I was instantly astonished. The container was surprisingly large and heavy, totally beyond what I had inferred from the product 44 . Puzzled, I cautiously broke it open. Instead of a palm-sized hamster, a round-bodied grey rabbit 45 out onto the floor. I froze in complete astonishment, totally at a loss what to do. Obviously, the online merchant had mixed up my 46 . My initial impulse (冲动) was to send the creature back without delay. Yet the rabbit appeared so gentle, moving its long ears and staring at me with watery round eyes. I could hardly bear the thought of sending it off to a tiring 47 journey. Lost in a dilemma, I contacted the shop owner, who confirmed a return could be arranged, yet warned that long-distance transport would 48 the little animal. Eventually I 49 to keep the rabbit and named it Cloud. To 50 the mistake, the store sent me the original hamster as a free 51 of apology. As time went by, the rabbit gradually 52 our household. It would feed on leftover food on the table, hop around the living room and curl up on my sofa cushions. Gradually, I grew accustomed to its company far more than I had foreseen. Though it was not the pet I had originally intended to get, it 53 our home with amusing moments. This ridiculous incident brought a vital lesson: happiness doesn’t 54 lie in exactly what we pursue. Unexpected twists (波折) of fate deliver great joy. Life rarely 55 us everything we desire, yet it often offers what we truly need. 41. A. polish B. relax C. brighten D. recover 42. A. scheduled B. adopted C. investigated D. reserved 43. A. familiar B. patient C. content D. careful 44. A. technique B. description C. policy D. framework 45. A. leaped B. dragged C. stormed D. climbed 46. A. contract B. order C. choice D. intention 47. A. delivery B. exploration C. business D. adventure 48. A. bother B. stress C. annoy D. defeat 49. A. volunteered B. struggled C. resolved D. hesitated 50. A. stand up for B. put up with C. come up with D. make up for 51. A. gesture B. signal C. mark D. symbol 52. A. took over B. got over C. fell into D. fitted into 53. A. integrated B. equipped C. decorated D. filled 54. A. sometimes B. seldom C. simply D. literally 55. A. provides B. promises C. submits D. rewards 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。 Sichuan Cuisine and Hunan Cuisine are both known for their hot flavors and may seem similar at first sight, which is why many Americans find it hard to tell them apart. What leads to such confusion lies in how Hunan food 56 (introduce) to the American public. According to Kian Lam Kho, the author of Chinese food blog Red Cook, a group of Chinese chefs are said to have been trained in both Hunan and Sichuan Cuisines in 1945. When they later 57 (seek) opportunities in the United States, they brought Hunan and Sichuan Cuisines to New York, 58 these two cooking styles were adjusted to suit local tastes. As Kho puts 59 , these two cuisines offer different flavors. Sichuan Cuisine, 60 (characterize) by the use of Sichuan peppercorns (花椒), provides 61 unique numbing feeling. Hunan Cuisine, on the other hand, is famous for its bold and burning flavors, which features the combination of fresh chilies (辣椒) and garlic to produce spicy taste of remarkable 62 (intense). 63 Sichuan Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine does not typically include the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. “Compared to confusing Sichuan cuisine, it is amazing 64 distinct Hunan cooking is. It is truly worthwhile to seek out restaurants or cookbooks that 65 (faith) capture Hunan flavors in their menus or recipes.” Kho notes. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．你校英文报“Campus Life”栏目正在征稿，请同学们就“食堂里独自用餐还是结伴就餐（Dine Alone or Together）”这一话题展开讨论，发表看法。请你结合自己的观察或经历，写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 67. 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。 Jacky grew up in an economically disadvantaged village surrounded by green mountains. Last year, he became one of the students in the village to be admitted into a famous university in a big city. He knew how vital education was for the village children, most of whom studied in local primary and middle schools, which had limited access to educational resources. When the summer holiday of his first year at university came, Jacky went back home. One afternoon, a group of children ran to him, their eyes full of curiosity. “Brother Jacky, is university fun?” asked Peter, a 10-year-old boy with a big smile. “What’s life like in the big city? Is it as exciting as the stories say?” added Peter, holding a tattered (破旧的) notebook. He sat on the stone bench and talked to them patiently. He told them about the big libraries with thousands of books, the bright classrooms with modern computers, and the interesting club events like painting and music. The children listened carefully, their eyes shining with hope. “I want to go to university too!” Peter shouted excitedly. “Me too! I want to see the big city!” others cried out. But soon, some children lowered their heads and sighed. “Our school is not good,” said Coco quietly. “The teachers don’t know much about the outside world. We can’t catch up with the kids in the city.” Jacky felt a pang (悲痛) in his heart. He thought for a moment — maybe he could help. He decided to use his holidays to give free lessons to the children. But he knew his strengths were insufficient; he was good at math and English, but not at art or science. Suddenly, an idea popped into his head: there were other university students from the village. Why not persuade them to participate in this rewarding work? 注意：（1）续写词数应为150左右。 （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: The next day, Jacky visited other university students in the village. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Day by day, the kids smiled more brightly and became more confident. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 参考答案 听力答案 1-5 BCAAC 6-10 BABCC 11-15 BABBC 16-20 BCACB 阅读理解 21-25 BADDC 26-30 ABCAD 31-35 BCBDD 七选五 36-40 FEACD 完形填空 41-45 CDCBA 46-50 BABCD 51-55 ADDCB 语法填空 56. was introduced 57. sought 58. where 59. it 60. characterized. 61. a 62. intensity. 63. Unlike 64. how 65. faithfully 应用文范文 Dine Alone or Together? When the lunch bell rings, our cafeteria fills with two types of students: those who cluster around tables laughing, and those who slip into quiet corners alone. I choose to dine with others. My preference stems from personal experience. Last term, I ate alone for weeks, thinking it saved time. Yet I felt increasingly isolated. One day, a classmate waved me over. That twenty minute chat about homework and weekend plans lifted my mood entirely. I returned to class more energized than ever. While solitude has its place, dining together is our daily chance to connect and truly enjoy the companionship. 读后续写范文 The next day, Jacky visited other university students in the village. He went from door to door, telling them about the children’s longing for knowledge and his voluntary teaching plan. Moved by the kids’ sincere eagerness, all the students nodded without hesitation. They pooled their strengths: some taught interesting science experiments, some led art and music lessons, and Jacky took charge of math and English. Soon, a small volunteer team was formed. “We bring not just knowledge, but also the courage to dream bigger,” Jacky said softly when they prepared for the first class. Day by day, the kids smiled more brightly and became more confident. The once quiet classroom was filled with lively discussions and cheerful laughter. They no longer lowered their heads when talking about the future, but described their dream universities with shining eyes. Months later, several children made remarkable progress in their studies. For these young volunteers, they not only gave back to their hometown, but also realized that true growth lies in lifting others up and passing on the light of education. 听力原文： 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. 【原文】M: Why don’t you go and get yourself a drink while I try on these shirts? W: Actually, I want to see if I can find the new book in the series I’m reading. I’ll wait for you there when you’re done. M: OK. Then we’ll go for coffee together. 2. 【原文】W: Your front yard is so big. I think you could build a playground here if you want! M: I don’t have enough money for that project. But now, I will put some vegetable and flower seeds here — imagine the beautiful plants that will grow. 3. 【原文】W: Remember, I’ll get to work late tonight, so you’ll need to organize your own dinner. M: Okay, Mom. Can’t I just order something for delivery? W: No! It’s not healthy. I went shopping yesterday, and there will be something in the fridge you can make. 4. 【原文】W: Can I borrow your light blue pen? I want to color the sky, but mine can’t work. M: Sure. But put something under your drawing first. It’s a water pen, and the color often damages the paper. 5. 【原文】W: Our vehicle’s seats are made of quality leather. Please, sit in the driver’s seat and experience this comfort. M: I love the backseat space, too. My children would love this. W: Whenever you’re ready, let’s discuss your payment plans for this new car. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 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。 【原文】W: Jackson, I know you’re proud of your team’s victory. But you must learn to respect your opponents. So, please, shake hands with the members of the other team. Your coach, teammates, and other players will admire you for this kind behavior. M: OK. Did you feel embarrassed about my attitude? W: Your father and I understand how badly you want to score goals and win the championship. But learning to respect everyone’s efforts put into the team makes you a better athlete. Trust me, dear. M: You’re right. 【原文】W: Hello? M: Hey, it’s Dave. Sorry, I’m late. I had to pick up things. But now I’m lost. W: Dave! We already have plenty of drinks and food, so you don’t have to bring anything! M: I wanted to introduce the group to some games, so I brought card games. Anyway, I have your location on my map app. But still, I can’t find your street or building. W: Just like you, many people got lost the first time they came to my apartment. M: OK. I’m near a Starbucks now. W: Great. Take a right on Front Street. Most people just arrived at 8:00 pm. So, you won’t be late. M: Hopefully everyone will at least stay past 9:00 pm. W: No one will leave until 10:00 at the earliest! 【原文】M: Hey, Grace. We only have a few weeks until our break ends and the school year starts. Have you thought much about where you want to live this year? W: I want to live on campus like last year, but the single dorms can be expensive. M: I know. I’ve lived in private dormitory rooms for over two years, but I’ll move off campus to save money. W: Did you find an apartment or a shared house? I’m a little worried about living off campus. What if walking so far to university causes me to be late for class? M: I found a single apartment. And I think living off campus will make me freer. W: I enjoy the comfort and privacy of a single apartment. But my top priority now is having a nearby social community. M: I understand. 【原文】M: When is Easter this year? W: Um… Sunday the 9th of April. Why? M: I can never remember! Some years it’s in March; some years it’s in April. Why can’t it be the same each year, like Christmas? W: Well, it’s one of those festivals based on the lunar calendar, rather than the solar calendar, just like the Chinese New Year. M: Oh, I see. W: Does your family do anything to celebrate Easter? My dad always makes delicious food. M: Yeah. I’ll be attending my family’s big party this year, and having a great time with my family. My mom always does an Easter egg hunt for my nieces and nephews. W: Oh, nice! The game is the best part of the festival… the chocolate eggs! 【原文】M: Welcome to Living Legends. Our monthly music show tells the stories of some of our greatest musicians. Today, we’re exploring the history, music and impact of one of the world’s greatest bands, the Beatles. Regular listeners will know I’m a huge fan of the band. I play Beatles’ songs every Saturday on my Sixties Sounds show, and when it comes to my daily Drivetime show, I play them every chance I get! Now, here we go. We’ll explore the stories behind their most famous recordings and discuss the challenges they faced, both as individuals and as a group. Now, let’s start at the very beginning with a song from the Quarrymen, the rock and roll group formed by a teenager John Lennon in 1956. Paul McCartney joined in 1957, followed by George Harrison, one year later. In Spite of All the Danger is the first recording that brings together all three future Beatles members. Mainly written by McCartney, sung by Lennon, and featuring two Harrison guitar solos, it’s a great example of their early sound. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $