福建莆田第一中学2026-2027学年高二上学期期初考试英语试题

莆田一中2026—2027学年度上学期期初考试试卷 高二英语 选择性必修一Unit 1-Unit 2 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. Why does the man come to the woman? A. For his heartburn. B. For his stomach issues. C. For his yearly health check. 2. How does the woman sound? A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Proud. 3. What are the speakers doing? A. Fishing. B. Hiking. C. Watching ducks. 4. Where did the woman have breakfast today? A. At home. B. In a café. C. In the dining hall. 5. What was the man’s problem? A. Waiting in the rain. B. Choosing the right way. C. Finding a parking place. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A bad dream. B. A school project. C. A train ride. 7. How does the woman help the man? A. By organizing his things. B. By sharing an experience. C. By checking his schedule. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Where are the speakers? A. In a classroom. B. In a park. C. In a gym. 9. What is the woman worried about? A. Speaking publicly. B. Forgetting her lines. C. Preparing the speech content. 10. What will the man help the woman with? A. Listing main ideas. B. Writing a short story. C. Finding good examples. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Who are the speakers probably? A. Business partners. B. Coach and player. C. Reporter and team owner. 12. What does the woman find most impressive? A. The throwing. B. The catching. C. The hitting. 13. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Play baseball. B. Meet the teams. C. Walk to the field. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. Why does the woman mainly call Ben? A. To check the wedding details with him. B. To thank him for the present. C. To confirm his attendance. 15. How does Ben learn about Indian weddings? A. From movies. B. From the woman’s husband. C. From his travel experiences. 16. What surprised Ben about the wedding? A. Where it will be held. B. How long it will last. C. Who will attend. 17. How many people are invited to the wedding? A. 58. B. 88. C. 100. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What fact did the speaker recently learn about Rowan Atkinson? A. His acting career. B. His global popularity. C. His engineering background. 19. What is the attitude of the speaker’s parents toward Mr. Bean? A. Favorable. B. Uncertain. C. Negative. 20. What will the speaker probably share next? A. Scenes from a film. B. Facts about the actor. C. Lines from the character. 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 Drug Facts: Panalief (Paracetamol 500mg) Indications (Uses): Panalief is formulated to provide temporary relief from minor to moderate aches and pains associated with conditions such as headaches, toothaches, backaches, and common muscle pains. Additionally, it effectively helps to reduce fever during a cold or the flu. Warnings and Precautions: Liver warning: This product contains paracetamol. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 tablets in a 24-hour period, or if you take it with other medicines containing paracetamol. Safety warning: Do not use this product if you have ever had a bad reaction to paracetamol or any other ingredients used in these tablets, such as milk products, povidone, or sugar. Overdose warning: In case of taking too much by accident, contact a doctor or a medical center immediately. Professional help is needed even if you do not feel any obvious discomfort. Dosage and Directions: Follow the chart below for the correct amount. Do not take more than directed. Adults and children (12 years and over) Take 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children (6 to 11 years) Take half or 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 6 years Consult a doctor before use. (Note: Most experts advise against use without professional guidance.) Other Information: Store the medicine in its original package in a dry place at a temperature below 30℃. Tamper-Evident: Do not use if the printed foil seal over the tablets is broken or missing. 21. Who should avoid taking Panalief according to the text? A. An adult who has a muscle ache. B. A person taking other types of pills. C. A patient with a fever for two days D. A person sensitive to milk-based food. 22. What is the maximum number of tablets a 10-year-old child can take in 24 hours? A. 1 tablet. B. 2 tablets. C. 4 tablets. D. 8 tablets. 23. Where would you most likely find this text? A. On a medicine package B. On a hospital wall poster. C. In a healthy cooking book. D. In a medical research journal. B British man David Ferguson holds more than one identity. Though better known for his translations of Chinese classics and government documents, his connection with China began around two decades ago. He first came to China in 2004 to visit his future in-laws in Jilin. Two years later, he moved to China and soon discovered a striking contrast between the reality he witnessed and the narrative presented by certain Western media. It was then that he resolved to become a journalist and share what he truly saw in person. During his years of reporting, one of his most memorable experiences is one in Nantong, where he encountered self-made business people in the textile (纺织) industry who built international enterprises out of nothing. “In the early 1970s, one of them travelled to Romania with a backpack of pillowcases and tablecloths. Knowing little Romanian, he penciled the pronunciation of the words in Chinese pinyin so that he could communicate,” Ferguson recalled. “They make me understand why Chinese people are successful in business, and why China has a successful economy.” In 2010, Ferguson joined the Foreign Languages Press, and has since authored several books introducing Chinese cities. According to him, China’s remarkable achievements and prosperity (繁荣) over the past decades are also due to its stable social and economic system. Besides, as a senior editor, his job is to carefully compare and refine the translations of the Chinese texts, ensuring that they gain the broadest recognition in the English context. In 2023, David Ferguson was awarded the Orchid Awards, a recognition to international friends for enhancing cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. As he stated in his acceptance speech, among the people who built the Forbidden City, there were artisans, and there were also those who helped them carry materials. “Translators are the wood carriers,” he said, “What we build is development, prosperity and world peace.” 24. Why did Ferguson decide to become a journalist? A. To pursue a career in China. B. To present a true image of China. C. To introduce Chinese culture. D. To compare China and the West. 25. What factors contributed to China’s economic success, according to Ferguson? A. Chinese people’s courage and morality B. Chinese people’s vision and honesty. C. Chinese people’s drive and creativity. D. Chinese people’s generosity and patience. 26. Why did Ferguson compare translators to “wood carriers”? A. They take on minor responsibilities. B. They play a crucial but hidden role. C. They do heavy and continuous work. D. They support professional exchanges. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A True Story Behind Western Media B. A Secret of China’s Rapid Development C. A Foreigner’s Passion for Academic Exchange D. A British Man’s Devotion to Documenting China C Imagine scrolling (滚屏) through social media late at night and suddenly seeing photos of your friends having fun without you. You may begin to wonder why you were not invited or what you did wrong. Soon, feelings of sadness or disappointment appear. This experience is commonly known as FOMO, or the fear of missing out. It is the anxiety and unease about how others might be having more rewarding experiences than you are. FOMO can be a passing thought that enters your mind after seeing something you wish you were a part of — a video of a concert, for example, or a picture of a graduation party. Or it can appear as an urge to check your phone for messages and updates. You might sit alone, feeling envious about how much fun others are having as you scroll through your feed, only to later realize how much time has passed you by. This fear can affect your behavior by creating a cycle of unhealthy habits that worsen your emotional well-being. Maybe you end up agreeing to every invitation that comes your way out of fear that you’ll miss out on some magical moments, thus overcommitting yourself to events and feeling exhausted. If you’re constantly checking your phone, you’ll have a harder time focusing on tasks in front of you and may end up making more mistakes. Also, being glued to your phone late at night can make it harder to fall asleep and harm your physical and mental well-being. If it feels like FOMO and social media have taken over your life, know that there are ways to regain control. It starts with developing a better understanding of yourself, including your feelings, motives, and values. Then, you can cut down on worry by developing mindfulness, managing anxiety, and limiting your social media usage. Besides, building self-respect and establishing genuine relationships will allow you to better appreciate your own experiences. While you experience FOMO, the things you’re “missing out on” might be right in front of you. You can pull yourself back to the present moment, appreciate what’s happening in your life, and build a better sense of well-being. 28. Why does the text begin with a situation related to social media? A. To present a typical social activity. B. To criticize a common online habit. C. To explain the impact of social media. D. To introduce a psychological concept. 29. What can be inferred about FOMO according to paragraph 2? A. It shows up in different ways. B. It lasts only for a short time. C. It decreases work efficiency. D. It weakens one’s ties with friends. 30. Which can be a behavioral impact of FOMO according to the text? A. Calling friends for help late at night. B. Giving a like to a friend’s social post. C. Attending all available social activities. D. Handling multiple tasks at the same time. 31. What does the author think of FOMO? A. Common but overlooked. B. Harmful but manageable. C. Interrupting but educational. D. Underestimated but avoidable. D Pop culture holds that if you’re trapped in a well, Lassie will lead the rescue — but if you’re stuck with Garfield, you’d better have some lasagna (千层面) in your pocket. And a recent study suggests such stereotypes (刻板印象) aren’t far off. The study grew out of a broader question about prosocial behavior — why some species help others and some don’t, says comparative ethologist Melitta Csepregi. To get at that, she and her colleagues compared 19 children (16-24 months old) with 38 untrained pet dogs and 22 cats — three species that live closely with humans but differ sharply in their evolutionary histories. In the experiment, a familiar caregiver — the child’s parent or the pet’s owner — interacted with a sponge (海绵) before turning away. Then an experimenter hid it in full view of the study subject. Across three trials — when the sponge was unreachable and covered, then visible but out of reach, then fully reachable — the caregiver searched, repeating, “I can’t find it. What should I do?” but never directly addressing the subject. The study, published in Animal Behaviour, found that all three groups paid similar levels of attention. But children and dogs were more likely to show helping-related behaviors — approaching, indicating or retrieving the object. By the third trial, more than half the dogs and nearly half the kids indicated the object’s location, and some even brought it to the caregiver. Cats never approached it and only rarely indicated its location. So was it that the cats didn’t understand the cue, or did they just lack the motivation? To find out, the researchers added a final trial, replacing the sponge with food or a favorite toy. Cats then approached and indicated the object as often as dogs and children did. “This brilliant study puts hard data to showing that cats aren’t mean but operate on a different evolutionary system,” says ethologist Elisabetta Palagi, who was not part of the study. Dogs and children, she notes, are evolutionarily hardwired to treat another’s problem as their own. Cats, however, remain autonomous, understanding the situation without feeling forced to intervene unless there’s a direct benefit for themselves. “They truly are the efficient specialists of the animal kingdom.” 32. How does the author introduce the research topic in paragraph 1? A. By mentioning pop culture images. B. By presenting a scientific theory. C. By questioning certain stereotypes. D. By describing a rescue experience. 33. What can we learn about the experiment? A. The caregiver turned to the subject for help. B. The first three trials were randomly conducted. C. The subjects have similar evolutionary histories. D. The last trial explored the cause of cats’ inaction. 34. What does the underlined word “retrieving” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Overlooking. B. Locating. C. Fetching. D. Identifying. 35. What does Palagi mean by referring to cats as “efficient specialists”? A. They are evolutionarily superior. B. They help only when it pays to do so. C. They are less attached to humans. D. They are more efficient at problem-solving 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 People favor humor, as it lights up daily moments, eases awkwardness and makes every interaction warm and enjoyable. This magic of humor doesn’t just work in daily life; it also shines in the field of science, especially online. 36 Firstly, humor simplifies tough scientific knowledge. 37 For example, explaining AI in self-driving cars with a funny analogy (类比) about “machines learning like clumsy toddlers (幼儿)” makes abstract ideas easy for non-professional groups to understand. 38 Scientists sharing clever and humorous stories about laboratory experiments on social media often attract more interactions than dry academic posts. Additionally, humor humanizes scientists, as seen in popular science lectures where light-hearted jokes help audiences feel closer to researchers. 39 The hidden risks deserve our attention. If the content itself is untrue, humor can even replace facts, leading the audience to form wrong opinions about scientific knowledge just based on the amusing posts they see. Overusing sarcasm or negative humor also has the opposite effect, as it will quickly make scientists lose the public’s trust and damage their credibility. Proper humor use requires a balance between vivid expression and professional precision. It should neither overshadow the core scientific information nor be so shallow that it loses seriousness. 40 Scientists who master this balance can effectively narrow the divide with the public, making science more welcoming and popular. A. Overuse harms professionalism. B. It also boosts audience engagement effectively. C. It helps break the impression of scientists being cold and distant. D. A little humor can greatly enhance scientists’ communication effect. E. Humor in scientific communication is a double-edged sword, though. F. It’s a helper in making complex concepts understandable to ordinary people. G. It is believed humor needs to be used with great care in such communication. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分45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。 Every year, my children participate in their school’s Spirit Week. Each day has a certain 41 : Monday is Pajama Day, Tuesday is crazy Hair Day, and Wednesday is Dress as Your Favorite Fictional Character Day. On Monday, my kids are overflowing with excitement about 42 their costumes. On Tuesday, the 43 is lower, but they are still willing to try. By Thursday, they will no longer be bothered. What is engaging on Monday becomes 44 by Friday. It’s natural 45 our brains have a basic feature that governs every nerve cell, called habituation, which is our tendency to respond less and less to the same 46 . For example, you enter a bakery, and after about 20 minutes, you no longer 47 the smell of fresh dessert. Just as you’ve got used to the smell of baked goods, you also get used to the 48 of going to school in costume. So, even the sparkle of exciting events 49 after a while. But there’s a way to make the good stuff “resparkle”: 50 the good experiences into bits. For example, think of a song you like. Do you think you would enjoy a song more if you listened to it 51 or with short interruptions? When surveyed, most people said they would 52 interruptions. Yet, research has found people appreciate a song more with 53 . The initial joys will last longer since interruptions 54 habituation. From this perspective, schools should have five “spirit days” scattered (分散) throughout the year 55 having a “spirit week”. 41. A. theme B. challenge C. opportunity D. dilemma 42. A. searching for B. storing up C. picking out D. making up 43. A. regret B. enthusiasm C. standard D. pride 44. A. essential B. available C. tricky D. boring 45. A. if B. because C. unless D. so 46. A. delivery B. knowledge C. stimulation D. illustration 47. A. notice B. mind C. preserve D. adjust 48. A. approach B. relief C. issue D. thrill 49. A. returns B. fades C. spreads D. waves 50. A. engage B. divide C. recall D. mix 51. A. continuously B. randomly C. immediately D. rarely 52. A. welcome B. clarify C. record D. avoid 53. A. backgrounds B. popularity C. breaks D. significance 54. A. reduce B. promote C. deepen D. predict 55. A. regardless of B. thanks to C. owing to D. instead of 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 art of seal engraving (篆刻) is a foundation of China’s fine arts. It has been 56 inseparable part of classic Chinese art. In September 2009, China’s seal-engraving art was added to the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Seal-engraving art, 57 (date) back to the Shang dynasty, has a history of more than 3,000 years. The art form developed rapidly during the Qin dynasty, 58 people engraved their names on utensils (器具) and in documents to claim ownership. Soon after Qin Shi Huang unified China, he ordered a group of 59 (craftsman) to use jade to make an imperial seal called “Xi”. Not until the Ming Dynasty did artists and scholars begin using seals engraved with their names 60 (mark) the ownership of their calligraphy works and paintings. In 1904, Xiling Seal Engravers’ Society was founded with the 61 (combine) efforts of seal artists from different schools, and places 62 it was the first of its kind in China. Today seals are still 63 wide use in official documents and private letters. With engraved seals gaining worldwide 64 (appreciate) in recent years, an increasing number of people 65 (become) fascinated with the items. 第三节 请根据选择性必修一Unit 1-Unit 2课文内容填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 66. The future home will use __________ (integrate) sensors to tell when you leave home each morning, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by itself. 67. On the one hand, there are many different groups of people around the world who live happily in the __________ (absent) of new technology. 68. They advocate a simple life with an __________ (emphasize) on hard work, family, and community. 69. Tu Youyou, a __________ (commit) and patient scientist, was born in Ningbo, China, on 30 December 1930. 70. They then tried boiling fresh wormwood, and using the liquid __________ (obtain) from this to treat malaria, but this did not work either. 71. She concluded that boiling the sweet wormwood __________ (apparent) destroyed its medical properties. 72. He made numerous contributions to the world, the most well-known __________ (be) the general theory of relativity and the famous formula E=mc2. 73. Albert Einstein tried to enter university in Switzerland, but failed due to his low scores in the general part of the entrance exam, __________ obtaining exceptional scores in maths and physics. 74. Upon hearing that she __________ (award) the Nobel Prize, she said, “The honour is not just mine. There is a team behind me, and all the people of my country.” 75. She analysed the medical texts again, and by chance, she found one sentence __________ (suggest) a different way to treat the wormwood. 76. It is indeed an honour for China’s scientific research and Chinese medicine __________ (spread) around the world. 77. Later, the medicine was tested on malaria patients, most of __________ recovered. 78. Today, we have to use switches for our lights, knobs for our appliances, __________ remote controls for our TVs and air conditioners. 79. This year’s Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Tu Youyou (co-winner), whose research led to the discovery of artemisinin, __________ crucial new treatment for malaria. 80. All controls will respond to voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say aloud __________ you want and the home system will obey. 第四部分（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。 Andy stared at the white envelope on his desk. The Student Affairs Office logo in the corner made his stomach sink. He opened it slowly. Health and Safety Warning. Fine(罚款): $300. Three hundred dollars — his entire summer earnings, meant for books and a winter coat. Now gone, all because of a messy room! Andy was a quiet international student who kept his side of the dorm perfectly organized. For him, neatness brought calm and control. His roommate, Eric, was the opposite: he lived in what could only be described as a happy mess. Clothes piled on his chair, empty snack bags collected on the floor, and the shared waste bin always overflowed. But Eric was kind — he’d shown Andy around campus, helped with his homework, and lifted his spirits when he was homesick. Andy was grateful. He never complained. He didn’t want to start a fight. So, he’d sigh and quietly take out the garbage, thinking it was a small price for such a good friend. But he’d been home for two weeks — and returned to this. Now, holding the letter, he felt it was a big mistake. “I’ve been cleaning up his mess, and I get fined too?” he thought in frustration. This wasn’t fair. His usual “avoid trouble” plan had failed. Just then, the door flew open. “Andy! You won’t believe the game today…” Eric’s energetic entry stopped short. “Whoa. You look pale as a sheet. What’s wrong?” Without a word, Andy held out the warning letter. Eric took it, his smile fading as he read. “Oh, no. A fine? Three hundred? I’m… I’m really sorry.” He looked from the letter to the pile of pizza boxes in the corner, which he’d meant to throw out for days, then to Andy’s spotless desk. Real guilt washed over his face. “I’ve been completely careless about this. I’m sorry Andy…” 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “It’s okay,” Andy said quietly, “but let’s clean it together now.” They both knew that one-time cleaning was not enough — they needed rules. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 莆田一中2026—2027学年度上学期期初考试 答案 听力：CACBC ABBCA CACAA BBCAB 阅读理解：DCA BCBD DACB ADCB 七选五：DFBEA 完型：ACBDB CADBB ADCAD 语法填空：56. an 57. dating 58. when 59. craftsmen 60. to mark 61. combined 62. and 63. in 64. appreciation 65. have become 课内填空：66. integrated 67. absence 68. emphasis 69. committed 70. obtained 71. apparently 72. being 73. despite 74. had been awarded 75. suggesting 76. to be spread 77. whom 78. and 79. a 80. what 读后续写（参考范文）： “It’s okay,” Andy said quietly, “but let’s clean it together now.” Eric nodded firmly, guilt written all over his face. “You’re right. It’s my mess, and I’ll take full responsibility.” They rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Eric collected the overflowing trash while Andy organized the shared desk space. As they cleaned, Eric kept saying sorry, promising he would change. Seeing Eric’s sincerity, Andy felt some of his frustration disappear. By the time they finished, the room looked spotless. Eric sat on his now-clean bed and sighed, “I never realized how much my habits were affecting you. Thanks for not just kicking me out.” They both knew that one-time cleaning was not enough — they needed rules. Eric suggested they create a simple roommate agreement. “How about this?” he proposed. “I’ll take out the trash every Friday, and I promise to keep my clothes off the floor. If I break the rules, I’ll pay you double the fine next time.” Andy smiled for the first time that day. “Deal,” he said, extending his hand. “And I promise to speak up if something bothers me instead of bottling it up.” They shook hands, feeling a renewed sense of trust. That night, they even ordered pizza together, but this time, Eric made sure the boxes went straight to the bin. 英语听力模拟试题 Text 1 去医院做检查 W: Back again? Is your stomach still hurting? M: No, it’s fine now — and the heartburn is gone too. I’m just here for my yearly check-up this time. (1) Text 2 网球比赛前的心态 M: I never realized you were so good under pressure. I would be so nervous before a big tennis match. W: Imagine how proud my parents would be if I won. My way of preparing is to keep all my attention on positive results. (2) Text 3 湖边观鸭忆往昔 M: If we can’t swim in this lake anymore, let’s just sit and take in the beauty. W: Exactly. At least we can admire the ducks. (3) Remember all the warmer days when we went hiking and went fishing here? M: Yes. ① Great times. ①本句中Great times之间存在“失去爆破”现象：Great最后一个音为爆破音/t/，times第一个音为爆破音/t/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音做出发音的准备，但并不发音。 Text 4 课前已在咖啡厅就餐 W: Thanks for inviting me to breakfast at the dining hall, but I’ve already eaten. M: Oh, do you usually cook at home before class? W: No, I got something from the campus café instead. (4) Text 5 找车位 W: What took you so long? I have been waiting out here in the rain. M: There were no parking spaces, so I had to circle the parking lot for ages. (5) Text 6 (第6题为总结题)噩梦惊醒 W: Paul, wake up. Everything’s okay. M: Oh, ②I can’t believe⌒it. I dreamed I forgot to finish a school project. Everyone was looking at me! W: Don’t worry, dear. You were sleeping. It’s over. M: I know, but I should check my schedule now. What if this dream is a sign? W: Let’s save that for tomorrow. You know what, I once dreamed of missing a train, but when I woke up, I realized I was right on time for everything. (7) ②本句中believe it之间存在“辅音和元音的连读”现象：/bɪ'li:vɪt/。 Text 7 准备演讲 M: Practicing speeches here is fine, but it’ll be much harder in a classroom with everyone watching, let alone speaking in front of hundreds in the gym! W: I know. That’s why I’m starting small in this quiet park. (8) Honestly, I don’t mind the audience, and I can read my speech anyway. What I really stress about is writing the speech itself. (9) M: Let’s team up on this. I’ll help you write down three key points you really want to share, (10) and then you can build examples and stories around them. W: Perfect. That’s what I needed most. Text 8 (第11题为推断题) 赛前访谈 W: Thanks for meeting with me before the game. I’m so excited to have a talk with you. M: Of course. This is a great opportunity to promote Asian baseball programs. W: That’s why I’m here. What led you to this position? M: I’m a former professional player and coach. After retiring, I bought this team in Seoul. W: Amazing! I can’t wait to see the team in action. M: Well, just wait until you see the hitting. People often forget that players hit balls flying at over 120 kilometers per hour. W: Or the challenge of catching. But what amazes me most is the throwing — the skill to throw like that is unreal! (12) M: Before the players arrive, I’d like to invite your media team onto the grass where the baseball games are played. (13) That’s more exciting than staying here in the office. W: That would be perfect! (13) Text 9 筹备传统印度婚礼 W: Ben! (14) (15) (16) I’m so glad I caught you! I’m calling to go over all the final details for the wedding. (14) And thank you again for the present. M: You’re welcome, sister. I’m all ears. W: Great. You know, Tom is Indian, so we’ll have a traditional Indian wedding. ③Do you know about that? (15) M: Only from some films. (15) But I’ve always wanted to travel to India. And maybe I can learn more directly from Tom. W: You will! First, you know the wedding is here, not in India. But it’ll still involve several days of partying. (16) M: Several days? That’s a shock. (16) W: Yes! In India, weddings are like festivals. There’s a ceremony where my hands will be decorated, and we’ll spend nights singing and dancing. M: Oh, I’ve heard about this! How long is the guest list? (17) W: We’ve invited 58 guests from Tom’s side, and 30 from ours. (17) But the place can hold 100 people. ③本句中about that之间存在“不完全爆破”现象：about最后一个音为爆破音/t/，that第一个音为摩擦音/ð/，两者遇到一起，前面的爆破音只做部分爆破，立即过渡到后面的摩擦音上去。 Text 10 憨豆先生 The subject I want to talk about is a character I’ve loved since childhood: Mr. Bean, played by Rowan Atkinson. For most of my life, I simply enjoyed his performances without knowing anything about Rowan Atkinson. It was only recently that I discovered he actually studied electrical engineering before becoming an actor. (18) He created Mr. Bean because he believed comedy could be understood anywhere without words. When I was a child, my parents didn’t let my sisters and me watch much TV, but Mr. Bean was always okay, because our parents enjoyed watching him too. (19) And it’s not just my family. Mr. Bean has aired in over 190 countries. We can all understand and relate to him, and laugh at his pure, light-hearted fun. I know you’ve all seen some bits of the show. Before I show you any favorites, I want to tell you more about the man behind the character: Rowan Atkinson. (20) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $