湖北省沙市中学2026-2027学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2026—2027学年度上学期2025级 期中考试英语试卷 命题人：卫群红 审题人：王会文 考试时间：2026年11月11日 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。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What season is it now? A. Late autumn. B. Mid winter. C. Early spring. 2. When will Michael be back? A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday. 3. Where is probably the man? A. In the living room. B. In the bedroom. C. In the kitchen. 4. What happened to the woman? A. She got an improper table. B. She made a wrong booking. C. She missed the family party. 5. How did Stephen feel at first? A. Nervous. B. Confident. C. Regretful. 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。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What do we know about the woman? A. She tripped up on a rock. B. She reminded the man of the trip. C. She never camped in the woods before. 7. What is hard in the dark according to the man? A. Setting up a tent. B. Avoiding rocks. C. Building a fire. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. Why does the man stay up late at night? A. To enjoy his personal time. B. To finish his reading tasks. C. To escape family criticism. 9. What does the woman advise the man to do? A. Adjust his bedroom conditions. B. Reflect on himself before sleep. C. Use a sleep-monitoring device. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. Why does Elizabeth look worried today? A. Her wallet was gone. B. She didn’t get her visa. C. She got lost in the theater. 11. What has Elizabeth done? A. She’s contacted the theater. B. She’s put an ad in a newspaper. C. She’s turned to the police for help. 12. What will the man do for Elizabeth? A. Treat her to breakfast. B. Call his uncle for help. C. Lend some money to her. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. What is the man’s job? A. A policeman. B. An ambulance worker. C. A rock-climbing instructor. 14. What did the man’s colleague offer to do for the lady? A. Give first aid to her. B. Send her to hospital. C. Provide her with shelter. 15. How does the man’s team collect most of the needed money? A. By organizing hikes. B. By making presentations. C. By giving performances. 16. What will the woman probably do next? A. Introduce another guest. B. Recommend some events. C. Broadcast an advertisement. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. At what age should children begin exercising according to earlier guidelines? A. 5. B. 6. C. 10. 18. How long do adults need to exercise every week? A. 3 hours. B. 2.5 hours. C. 2 hours. 19. What kind of activities should old people include? A. Those helping aid balance. B. Those consuming little time. C. Those connecting them to nature. 20. What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. New exercise guidelines. B. The activities for free time. C. The benefits of exercising. 第二部分 阅读理解 (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和 D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Safe Use of the School Fitness Room Treadmill The school fitness room has introduced a new treadmill (跑步机) for students. Although it is easy to operate, students should not step onto it without reading the safety label first. The machine should be used only after basic instruction. If you feel faint, dizzy or in pain during exercise, stop at once and tell the teacher or fitness room staff. ★Treadmill Quick Guide STAGE WHAT TO DO Before starting Stand on the two top steps located on each side of the running belt. Safety check Attach the emergency-stop clip to clothing. Starting Tap Quick Start and wait. During exercise Use handrails for support and balance. Stopping Press STOP to stop the running belt. After use Remove the emergency-stop key if asked. ★Treadmill Safety Information ★Key Reminders Before and After Use The emergency-stop key is especially important. Before starting, attach the emergency-stop clip firmly to your clothing. Make sure the clip engages enough clothing so it does not fall off. The line should be free of knots and long enough for you to work out comfortably with the key in place. If you move too far back, the key can be pulled out of the console (控制台) and the treadmill will stop. After exercise, students should leave the treadmill clean and safe for the next user. Wait until the belt has completely stopped, step onto the side steps, and wipe the console or handrails if necessary. The rule is simple: use the treadmill not only to train your body, but also to practise safe and responsible use of shared equipment. 21. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare treadmill safety features. B. To promote safe treadmill use. C. To highlight a new fitness facility. D. To explain emergency-stop procedures. 22. Which action may be risky? A. Stopping when you feel unwell. B. Setting 9 kph and 10% grade. C. Ignoring abnormal machine noises. D. Holding the handrails when necessary. 23. Who is most likely to be protected by the emergency-stop clip? A. A user who moves backward too far. B. A user who steps onto the side steps. C. A user who clips it onto too little. D. A user who leaves knots in the line B Jokūas, a seventeen-year-old climbing athlete from a small town in Lithuania, had spent three years seeking a single goal: qualifying for the Youth World Championships. Every muscle ache, every early morning, every canceled weekend with friends had been justified by that dream, yet when the moment of truth finally arrived at the national qualifiers, he froze on the wall, his fingers slipping from a hold he had grasped a thousand times before, and he watched as a younger competitor claimed the spot which he had convinced himself belonged to him. What followed was not anger but something far more damaging: a quiet, slow-spreading shame that made him avoid the climbing gym entirely for weeks. His coach, a retired Olympian named Dovile, did not offer easy comfort when he finally returned. Instead, she led him to a training board marked with routes he had mastered years ago, routes that now felt impossible because his mind had become his greatest enemy. “You have forgotten,” she said, “that the wall does not care about your past victories. It only asks whether you are willing to fall again.” Those words, simple as they were, settled themselves somewhere deep in his chest and refused to leave. He began showing up not to prove anything to anyone but to practice falling — intentionally letting go, hitting the cushion, and pulling himself back up until the fear of failure no longer held him prisoner. The transformation was gradual rather than dramatic, but when the next competition season arrived, Jokūas climbed not as someone desperate to win but as someone who had finally learned to trust the process itself. He did not take first place that day, nor did he qualify for the championship he had once valued above all else. Yet as he walked off the mat, he understood that the real victory had occurred long before, on those quiet afternoons when he chose to keep climbing despite having every reason to quit. 24. What did Jokūas do for his dream? A. He sacrificed his spare time. B. He trained with his competitors. C. He joined extra competitions. D. He ignored physical tiredness. 25. Which can best describe Jokūas after he failed? A. He felt angry with himself. B. He grew greatly ashamed. C. He doubted his coach’s advice. D. He gave up climbing totally. 26. What can we infer about Dovile? A. She focused on mental state. B. She emphasized contest results. C. She had no pity on real losers. D. She tended to avoid challenges. 27. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To praise top young athletes. B. To introduce climbing skills. C. To share a lesson on failure. D. To comment on game rules. C In 1915, Albert Einstein stood before the Prussian Academy of Sciences and presented the equations（方程）of general theory of relativity. Today, Einstein and relativity are seen as symbols of genius. However, when he first showed his ideas, other scientists did not care much about them. Part of the reason was that the theory was too novel for them to fully understand. A century later, technology companies use genius to describe artificial intelligence. Some predict “super-intelligent” systems that will outperform experts in most fields and work like “a country of geniuses in a data center”. Yet such claims often come with little evidence. Intelligence is difficult to define, and genius is even harder to recognize before its effects become clear. However, there is one field where this prediction seems to be coming true: math. Recent AI systems have made rapid progress on difficult problems. One AI-assisted study even showed that a mathematical guess made 80 years earlier was false. Such achievements have filled mathematicians with both wonder and concern. If machines can move so quickly in a field built on proof, it is easy to imagine them racing ahead alone. In fact, AI’s mathematical successes show how essential human experts remain. A result becomes credible only when mathematicians examine it and decide that it holds. Researchers are also using ideas produced by AI to make progress on other problems. Machines may generate possibilities, but people still test them, connect them with existing knowledge and decide which ones are worth pursuing. The real value of AI may not lie in replacing human genius, but in working alongside it. This may sound less dramatic than the future promised by technology companies, yet it is close to how genius has always worked. Einstein’s equations had their full impact only after other scientists applied them to the universe, helping predict black holes and an expanding universe. Great ideas may appear in a moment; turning them into knowledge is a shared scientific process. 28. Why does the author mention Einstein in paragraph 1? A. To support a claim. B. To present a theory. C. To introduce a topic. D. To illustrate a concept. 29. What does the author think of the companies’ claims about AI? A. They sound convincing. B. They lack solid evidence. C. They cause experts’ panic. D. They rest on clear measures. 30. What can be inferred about AI’s role in math? A. It has made human experts less essential in research. B. It has proven the arrival of super-intelligence in math. C. It serves mainly to test existing mathematical theories. D. It acts as a partner to experts rather than a replacement. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI’s Math Progress and Human Roles B. Einstein’s Genius and Math Difficulty C. Machine Discoveries and Human Replacement D. Super-intelligence Arrival and Machine Influence D Researchers from the University of Cambridge studied an unusual behaviour among Gibraltar’s macaques（猕猴）: the monkeys have been regularly eating soil. They wanted to know whether this behaviour, known as geophagy, was connected with the junk food the animals got from tourists, and whether it was socially learned. Gibraltar offered a useful natural experiment. Its macaques live in several groups across the Rock, some around crowded observation point and others on quieter slopes. This uneven proximity to visitors allowed researchers to compare groups with different chances of obtaining human food. Although feeding the monkeys is forbidden, tourists often offer snacks, and the animals also steal food such as chocolate and ice cream. Researchers recorded when and where the macaques ate soil, what kind of soil they chose and whether other macaques were present. The data showed a clear pattern. Groups that spent more time around tourists consumed more human food and showed higher rates of geophagy. The three groups living near the top of the Rock, where visitor contact is the greatest, accounted for most soil-eating incidents. In winter, when the monkeys were less likely to obtain tourist food, geophagy also fell. These comparisons strengthened the link between junk food and soil-eating. The researchers then considered why soil might help. Tourist snacks are high in sugar, salt, fat and dairy, but low in the fiber found in the macaques’ usual foods, such as leaves, seeds and insects. Soil may reduce the effects of this diet by providing minerals and helpful bacteria, or by forming a protective layer in the digestive system. Since pregnant and nursing females did not eat more soil than others, the behaviour was unlikely to be mainly about getting extra nutrients. The study also suggested a cultural side to the behaviour. Many soil-eating events happened when other macaques were watching, and different groups showed different soil preferences. Most chose red clay, while one group repeatedly selected soil from holes in the road. For the researchers, this shows how a human-shaped environment can change not only what macaques eat, but also how new local traditions may form. 32. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Closeness. B. Response. C. Attraction. D. Resistance. 33. Which macaques are most likely to engage in geophagy? A. Those living on quieter slopes. B. Those belonging to larger groups. C. Those following their natural diet. D. Those consuming more tourist food. 34. What did researchers find about pregnant and nursing female macaques? A. They showed no stronger desire for soil. B. They were less likely to eat tourist food. C. They relied more on soil for extra minerals. D. They needed more nutrients than other macaques. 35. What is the major finding of the study? A. Social learning depends on the size of groups. B. Human influence may shape macaques’ habits. C. Soil-eating helps macaques digest their natural foods. D. Tourist feeding can reduce geophagy in the long term. 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。 “Feeling hungry all of a sudden? Whatever you fancy, it's just a tap away on food delivery apps. Sunday brunch plans cancelled? Skip the queues and get your favorite food delivered right to your door.” These are typical marketing lines that delivery platforms use daily to attract customers to place orders. 36 One main reason for choosing food delivery lies in its convenience. 37 There is no need to dress up, travel a long way to restaurants or wait in endless crowds. Time saved can be spent on leftover schoolwork and delayed housework. When convenience is prioritized, home delivery surely wins over eating out. 38 For introverts (内向的人), ordering food online is practically a must. Thanks to contactless delivery, we can ask riders to leave meals at the door handles and pick them up later. After getting food, we may curl up on the sofa in casual clothes and enjoy shows while eating, a comfortable experience hard to gain from dining outside. Dine-out lovers claim delivery costs more with extra delivery fees and marked-up dish prices. 39 The extra payments actually serve to fairly reward hard-working delivery riders. Every extra penny helps support riders’ livelihoods, which makes ordering delivery worthwhile. All things considered, home delivery turns out to be a wiser choice. 40 It saves our energy, offers cozy enjoyment and helps feed delivery workers, leaving little reason to prefer dining out. A. It helps escape tiring face-to-face communication. B. Some people still prefer to dine in local restaurants. C. And behind this choice are multiple practical benefits. D. It saves us all the trouble of preparing for eating outside. E. However, these extra fees are quite reasonable from another angle. F. Some small restaurants lower prices to compete with online delivery services. G. Despite ignoring these ads, most people still prefer ordering delivery to dining out. 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。 That afternoon, when I was touring around the garden, I stuck my newly bought phone into my pocket.Somewhere between a bridge and a riverside path, my 41 felt empty. Panic 42 immediately. I backtracked and scanned the ground. No 43 . I still didn't want to quit and 44 a friendly woman hopelessly. “Could I borrow your phone to call mine?” I 45 . She handed it over. I dialed. One 46 . Two.Three— then a bright voice came through:“Hello? Is this the owner? We have your phone!” Relief 47 me. “We're still here,” the voice continued, “by the willow tree.” At the willow, I found four college students. “You're here!” one said, springing up. I thanked them 48 . They just waved, as though waiting an hour for a stranger was the most 49 thing in the world. Before they left, one said, “Good luck in life!” Back home, I noticed a new video at the top of the photo 50 : four smiling faces under the willow. I 51 the play button. They shouted, “You lost your phone! But don't panic—we keep it safe!" Then one 52 , “If you're seeing this, it means you've made it back. Good luck in life!” I 53 genuinely and watched the video over and over. The four words “Good luck in life” no longer sounded like a 54 . They had become a wish I could carry with me into any 55 day. 41.A.broom B.pocket C. garden D.heart 42.A.erupted B.fled C. attained D.increased 43.A.extension B.surprise C.need D.luck 44.A.alleviated B.evaluated C. stopped D.bothered 45.A.digested B.questioned C. begged D.demanded 46.A.ring B.beat C. crisis D.click 47.A.got through B.broke away from C. gave way to D.washed over 48.A.gracefully B.repeatedly C. apparently D.patiently 49.A.casual B.rewarding C. unbelievable D.mere 50.A.trial B.gallery C. application D.data 51.A.revealed B.released C. sought D.tapped 52.A.implied B.confirmed C. added D.whispered 53.A.intervened B.frowned C.laughed D.responded 54.A. goodbye B.greeting C. reminder D.reference 55.A.fascinating B.crucial C. alternative D.ordinary 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。 At 8 a.m., on the shining waters of Erhai Lake in Yunnan Province, harvesting begins on schedule for the Ottelia acuminata (海菜花), 56 local vegetable gaining popularity among Chinese customers. By noon, the freshly-picked plants are rushed into cold storage for initial processing. That same afternoon, the plants 57 (fly) to Shanghai, which is 2,500 kilometers away. By the next morning, still 58 (carry) the lake's moisture (水分), they appear neatly on the "digital shelves" of the fresh-grocery e-commerce platform Dingdong Maicai, get picked by customers, 59 eventually end up in their kitchens. Behind this 24-hour race against time 60 (deliver) fresh produce to customers' tables is three years of preparation. Jiang Lichuan, head of spring produce at Dingdong Maicai, and his team have worked relentlessly to make the 61 (seeming) impossible practical. Once considered a local specialty, the Ottelia acuminata is now 62 (access) to people in multiple big cities across China, mainly through online sales. Advances in agricultural technology, 63 (couple) with wider sourcing by e-commerce platforms, are enabling once region-bound seasonal ingredients to reach customers across the country. "When I first arrived in Beijing, the selection of spring vegetables in local markets was extremely limited," recalled Xu Jie, 45, a native of Changzhou, Jiangsu Province. " 64 , in recent years, as soon as spring arrives, I can purchase a full range of hometown produce, 65 is a gift that fresh-grocery e-commerce platforms bring us," she added. 第四部分 写作 ( 共两节，满分40分) 第一节 ( 满分15分) 假定你是李华。你班最近就“Electronic Dictionary Pens VS Traditional Paper Dictionaries”展开了热烈讨论，同学们观点不一。请你写一篇发言稿，在英语课上发言，内容包括： （1）你的选择及理由； （2）发出倡议。 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 I was an arrogant (傲慢的) high school boy full of blind self-confidence, firmly believing that I was more capable than all my classmates at managing group tasks. When our teacher formally announced that our school would hold a lively campus charity fair to raise money for poor children in remote villages, I volunteered without hesitation to take charge of the second-hand book stall. I also actively persuaded nearly ten warm-hearted classmates to donate their unused books to support my booth. My thoughtful classmate Lina had kindly reminded me in advance to classify different kinds of books, mark clear and reasonable prices, and design simple promotional posters to attract visitors. However, I rudely turned down her sincere advice and even laughed openly at her for being overly cautious. I gathered large piles of various books, including interesting storybooks, popular magazines and practical exam reference books. Without any careful arrangement, I stuffed these mixed books randomly into several rough cardboard boxes. On the official day of the charity fair, while other groups devoted plenty of time and energy to decorating their stalls with colorful ribbons and beautiful handwritten signs, I did almost no preparation at all. I just laid all my books in a total mess on the table and wandered around the campus casually, firmly convinced that high-quality books alone would naturally draw a large number of buyers. As noon slowly rolled around, all the neighboring stalls were packed with busy and energetic students. In sharp contrast, almost no one stopped or spared a glance at my book booth. Worse still, several reference books accidentally slipped off the table and got badly stained by the fruit juice spilled by passing students. Standing alone beside my cold booth, I watched Lina’s handmade toy stall become extremely popular and listened to their cheerful and merry laughter. Strong regret and great embarrassment wrapped me tightly. I fully realized that my stupid arrogance and laziness had wasted my classmates’ kind donations. Just as I sank into deep self-blame and despair, Lina finished her temporary work and walked straight towards me. 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。 Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二年级期中考试英语答案 听 力：1-5ABCBB 6-10CAACA 11-15CBCBA 16-20CBBAA 阅读理解：21-23 BCA 24-27 ABAC 28-31 CBDA 32-35 ADAB 36-40 GDAEC 完形填空：41-45 BADCC 46-50 ADBAB 51-55 DCCAD 语法填空：56.a 57.are flown 58.carrying 59.and 60.to deliver 61.seemingly 62.accessible 63.coupled 64.However 65.which 第一节 Dear classmates, There is much debate in our class as to whether electronic dictionary pens or traditional paper dictionaries better facilitate（促进） English learning. Personally, I strongly believe that traditional paper dictionaries are a wiser choice. To begin with, paper dictionaries offer comprehensive（综合的；全面的） and detailed explanations. Unlike electronic pens that often give quick but superficial（粗浅的） translations, paper dictionaries provide abundant example sentences and authentic（真实的） phrases. This helps us grasp the exact usage of a word in a specific context, which is crucial for deep learning. Furthermore, the act of manually turning pages strengthens our memory. It forces our brain to slow down and process information more deeply. In contrast, electronic pens may make us lazy and easily distracted by other functions. Therefore, I advocate making good use of paper dictionaries to build a solid foundation. Let’s enjoy the process of deep learning! Thank you! 第二节（基础版） One Possible Version Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. Eager to make amends（修复）, I nodded gratefully and we set it in motion. Our forces joined, we split the messy pile into three categories: fairy tales, novels, and review materials. Lina set about creating eye-catching price tags with colorful pens, whereas I humbly borrowed long, elegant ribbons to decorate our table. Knowing students hunted for cheap books, we wiped the juice-stained copies clean and shouted warm promotions. Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking（嘲笑） her careful suggestions before. When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. To our immense thrill, the collected cash far exceeded our expectations. The heavy donation box in my hands, I turned to Lina with red-rimmed eyes（红肿的眼圈）. Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance（傲慢）, but I also thanked her for saving the day. She accepted it softly, a forgiving smile washing away my lingering（逗留） guilt. Ultimately, this unforgettable experience engraved（铭刻） a priceless truth in my mind: true success is rooted in collaboration（合作） rather than blind pride. From then on, I swallowed my ego（自负，自我）, always ready to embrace others’ valuable advice. 提高版 Seeing how dejected I was, Lina chose to overlook my previous rudeness and came up with a practical plan. Anxious to make up for my mistakes, I nodded gratefully, and we immediately put our plan into action. Joining hands together, we sorted the jumbled（混杂） books into three neat categories: fairy tales, novels and review materials. While Lina set about designing eye-catching price tags with colourful pens, I fetched delicate, graceful ribbons to adorn（装饰） our stall. Fully aware that students were searching for affordable second-hand books, we carefully cleaned the juice-stained books and greeted passers-by with warm promotional calls. As a steady stream of curious students gradually flocked（群集） to our stall, I was overcome with deep remorse for having once scoffed（嘲笑） at her thoughtful suggestions. When the charity fair finally came to an end, our book stall surprisingly ranked first in total donations. To our great delight, the money we raised far surpassed our original expectations. Holding the weighty donation box in my hands, I turned to Lina with misty eyes. I sincerely apologized for my intolerable arrogance and expressed my heartfelt gratitude to her for turning the tide（扭转局面）. She accepted my apology gently, her forgiving smile easing the last of my guilt. This memorable experience has etched（铭记） a precious truth deeply in my mind: true success stems from sincere collaboration rather than arrogant self-righteousness（自以为的正义感）. From that day on, I have learned to set aside my pride and stay open-minded to embrace valuable advice from others. 【解析】本文以人物为线索展开，主要讲述了一个傲慢的高中男生在负责校园慈善义卖二手书摊时，因盲目自信、拒绝同学建议而导致书摊无人问津，后在同学Lina的帮助下重新整理并大获成功，从而领悟到合作与谦逊重要性的故事。 【详解】 ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写Lina主动提出帮助计划，作者感激地接受，两人合作整理书籍、制作标签、装饰摊位并热情推销，书摊逐渐吸引顾客，作者内心充满愧疚。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写义卖结束时书摊捐款额意外位居榜首，作者向Lina真诚道歉并感谢她的宽容，这次经历让作者深刻认识到真正的成功源于合作而非盲目的骄傲，从此学会接纳他人建议。2. 续写线索：陷入沮丧——Lina主动帮助——合作整理与推销——书摊大获成功——真诚道歉与感谢——领悟合作真谛 【词汇激活】 行为类①寻找：hunt for/seek for②道歉：apologize/make an apology 情绪类①愧疚：guilt/remorse②宽容的：forgiving/tolerant 【点睛】 【高分句型1】Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before. (运用了as引导的状语从句)【高分句型2】Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. (运用了Not only置于句首，句子使用部分倒装结构) 听力文稿 1. M: Autumn is nice, but I’m more excited about winter. Winter is coming. W: I wish winter finished as quickly as possible. I’m looking forward to spring. 2. M: Jenny, I’ve heard Michael will return home from abroad this Friday. Do you know that? W: Yes, he was supposed to, but an extra important meeting is arranged for Saturday. So he will return a day later than scheduled. 3. W: Could you help me move this cupboard to the bedroom, please? M: I’m sorry. I’m washing the dishes here, as you can see. Timmy is lying on the sofa in the living room. Why don’t you ask him? W: Good idea. 4.M: Have you reserved a table for the family party yet, Lisa? W: Yes. It's a table for 8 at 7:00 pm on December 30th.M: But it's on 31st. 5.M: I'm not prepared for the English competition, and I will just make a fool of myself on the stage. I don't want to take part in it. W: What? Stephen, you said you would bring down the house（使全场沸腾；拆毁房屋） in the beginning. 6-7. M: Watch out! There is a huge rock. Don't trip up on it! W: Oh, I didn't notice it. Thanks for reminding me. M: No problem. W: This is my first time out here camping in the woods. What should we do next? M: We need to set up the tent before the sun sets. Building a fire in the dark is not too difficult, but setting up a tent is a real pain. W: You know that from your outdoor experience? M: Yeah. It has happened to me a couple of times. 8-9. W: Are you OK? You look a bit down. M: Well, my mother criticized me because I am bored with sleeping at night. You know, only the night time is my own time. I find the quiet night is perfect for me to read books or think deeply about the past. W: That’s not good. You’re damaging your health. M: You’re right. I also find my health is declining. W: Sorry to hear that. Have you tried using one of the health and fitness trackers to track your sleep? M: How would a sleep tracker help? W: It monitors the quality of your sleep. Some trackers even measure air temperature, the amount of light and noise, and monitor how you breathe. And you’ll get to know your sleep habits, so you can see what helps you sleep. 10-12. M: Hello, Elizabeth. How are you? You look a bit worried today. W: Well, there is something wrong actually. Last night when I returned from the theater, I found that I lost my wallet. M: Oh dear! What was in your wallet? W: Some money, of course, my visa, my identity card and some photos. M: Well, if I were you, I'd go to the police station straight away and report it. W: Yes. I've already done that, and they said they'd look for it. But we're leaving soon and I need my visa and identity card badly. M: I think you should put an advertisement in the local newspaper, saying when and where you lost your wallet. W: But that takes too long.M: Wait a minute! My uncle lives very close to the theater. I'll telephone him and ask him to go there to inquire about it. You'd better have breakfast now and I'll meet you later. W: Oh, thank you. I hope he finds it. 13-16. W: You're listening to Helping Hands. On today's program, we'll be speaking with Michael, who works full-time at a rock-climbing school. He's also a member of the Mountain Rescue Team. Michael, your team is often called out by the police and local ambulance services, right? M: Yes. We help search for missing or injured people. W: You had a busy Sunday, didn't you? Tell us about it. M: A lady injured her head and leg when going down the mountain and we were asked to help out. By chance, I was enjoying an early run nearby. So I found her quickly, provided shelter and did some basic first aid. She was then handed over to my colleague and taken to hospital. W: How does your team raise money to operate? M: Well, we organize Big Black Mountains Hike every week. And that's our biggest source of income. Sometimes we give various performances and make presentations to local schools. W: Listeners, join their fundraising events to make a donation! Now, we'll take a quick commercial break. We'll be right back. 17-20. W: Most of us know that physical exercise leads to better health. That is nothing new. But for the first time in 10 years, the United States government has changed its guidance on how much exercise people need to stay healthy. For children, the new federal guidance states that children as young as 3 years old need to be physically active. Earlier guidelines used to begin at the age of 6. Dr. Girior says that the most important time for children to begin exercising is between the ages of 3 and 5. He notes that boys and girls in this age group need at least three hours of exercise every day. For adults, the suggested length of time for exercise remains the same, which is 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activities. It could be gardening; it could be dancing-any kind of activity that gets your heart rate up and gets you exercising moderately. The advice for older adults remains mostly unchanged from earlier federal guidelines. Those over the age of 65 should include activities that help aid balance. Better balance means fewer falls and less chance of injury. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $