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成都外国语学校2020-2021学年度下期期中考试
高一英语笔试试卷
注意事项：
1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
2.本堂考试120分钟，满分150分。
3.答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、考号准确无误地填写在答题卡规定的位置上，并使用2B铅笔填涂。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡交回，答题卡不得折叠。
第I卷（选择题 共70分）
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Top attractions in Florence
One of the wealthiest cities during the Italian Renaissance, Florence is home to classical works of art, historic architecture and natural beauty. Here are the top 4 attractions in Florence.
♦ Duomo—Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
   ADDRESS: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze
   PHONE: +39-55-2302885
Florence's most popular site is Duomo(cathedral). Construction of the Duomo began in 1296. Inside the Duomo, there are dozens of paintings and sculptures of great historical and cultural significance, so give yourself some time to take it all in. The main attraction of this massive structure is Brunelleschi's Dome, a masterpiece of architecture. You'll definitely want to buy a ticket to climb the 463 steps to its top.
♦ Galleria degli Uffizi
   ADDRESS: Piazzale degli Uffizi, 6, 50122 Firenze
   PHONE: +39-55-2388651
The Galleria degli Uffizi holds the world’s most important collection of Renaissance art, as well as thousands of paintings from medieval to modern times. Artists whose works you'll see include Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Perugino, and Raphael. Having all these artists' works in one place means you'll want to allow plenty of time to fully appreciate all of them. The Uffizi is Italy's most crowded museum so it's a good idea to buy tickets ahead to avoid long ticket lines.
♦ Campanile—Bell Tower
  ADDRESS: Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze
PHONE: +39-55-2302885
Construction of the Campanile (Italian for “hell tower”) began in 1334. Inside the Campanile are detailed relief carvings and sculptures. If you climb the 414 stairs (there's no elevator in this Gothic tower), you'll be rewarded not only with great views of the Cathedral and its dome hut of Florence and the surrounding area.
♦ Ponte Vecchio
   ADDRESS: Ponte Vecchio, 50125 Firenze
   PHONE: +39-55-294290
The Ponte Vecchio (old bridge), built in 1345, was Florence's first bridge across the Arno River. It is the only surviving bridge from Florence's medieval days (others were destroyed in World War II). The always crowded Fonte Vecchio is still lined with shops selling gold and silver jewelry. From the bridge, you’ll have a great view of the Arno River and beyond.
1. What do you probably do when visiting Brunelleschi's Dome?
A. Climbing to its top. B. Taking the elevator.
C. Knowing a little history. D. Buying a season ticket.
2. For which attraction are you advised to buy tickets in advance?
A. Duomo—Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. B. Galleria degli Uffizi.
C. Campanile—Bell Tower. D. Ponte Vecchio.
3. What type of writing is this text?
A. An announcement. B. A tour guide.
C. A news report. D. An art show review.
B
Downey’s mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day.
Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided it was time to study abroad.
U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degree. In a four-year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study.
Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhagen, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design.
Young adult as she was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues(问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lot of emotional(情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to this day. She said, "The more you’re out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end."
4. What does Downey’s mother mean to Downey?
A. A friend.
B. A dreamer.
C. An example.
D. An expert.
5. Why did Downey finally decide to study abroad?
A. Her mother asked her to do so.
B. Her school didn't live up to her expectations.
C. She disliked studying architecture.
D. The joint programs gave her much inspiration.
6. What made Downey choose the Danish international school?
A. The famous learned professors.
B. The casual learning environment.
C. The impressive academic reputation.
D. The favorable geographical location.
7. What can we infer according to the last paragraph?
A. It was not easy for Downey to study abroad.
B. The comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life.
C. Downey was too young to take care of herself.
D. Downey's parents could hardly afford her education.
C
Any foreigner who has tried to learn Chinese can tell how hard it is to master the tones required to speak and understand. And anyone who has tried to learn to play the violin or other instruments can report similar challenges.
Now researchers have found that people with musical training have an easier time learning Chinese. Writing in the online edition of Nature Neuroscience，researchers from Northwestern University say that both skills draw on the same parts of the brain that help people discover changes in pitch(音调)．
One of the study's authors，Nina Kraus，said the findings suggested that studying music “actually tunes our sensory system”．This means that schools that want children to do well in languages should hesitate before cutting music programs，Dr. Kraus said. She said music training might also help children with language problems.
Mandarin(普通话)speakers have been shown to have a more complex encoding(编码) of pitch patterns in their brains than English speakers do. This is because in Mandarin and other Asian languages，pitch plays a central role. A single­syllable word can have several meanings depending on how it is intoned.
For this study，the researchers looked at 20 non­Chinese speaking volunteers，half with no musical background and half who have studied an instrument for at least six years.
As they were shown a movie，the volunteers also heard an audio tape of the Mandarin word “mi” in three of its meanings: squint, bewilder and rice. The researchers recorded activities in their brain stems to see how well they were processing the sounds. Those with a music background showed much more brain activities in response to the Chinese sounds.
The lead author of the study，Patrick C.M.Wong，said it might work both ways. It appears that native speakers of tonal languages may do better at learning instruments.
8. When learning Chinese，a foreigner will find ________.
A．he has a difficult time learning music at the same time
B．he has an easier time learning music at the same time
C．it is hard to master the tones required to speak and understand
D．it is easy to use the brain to help him discover changes in pitch
9. Why does Chinese learning have something to do with music training?
A．Because there is the same difficulty in learning Chinese and music.
B．Because skills to learn the two make use of the same parts of the brain.
C．Because music training might help people with language study.
D．Because people who do well in Chinese study do well in music.
10. The underlined word “intoned” in the fourth paragraph can be replaced by the word “____”．
A．created B．spelled C．seemed D．pronounced
11. What would be the best title for this passage?
A．Mandarin Speakers Are Smarter than English Speakers
B．Skilled Ear for Music May Help Language Study
C．Pitch Plays a Central Role in Chinese Learning
D．Schools Need to Develop Music Programs
D
Rising Seas Will Erase (消除) More Cities by 2050, New Research Shows
Rising seas could affect three times more people by 2050 than previously thought, according to new research, threatening to all but erase some of the world's great coastal cities.
The authors of a paper published on Tuesday developed a more accurate way of calculating land elevation (海拔) based on satellite readings, and found that the previous numbers were far too optimistic. The new research shows that some 150 million people are now living on the land that will be below the high-tide line by mid-century. In Thailand, more than 10 percent of citizens now live on the land that is likely to be covered with water by 2050, compared with just 1 percent according to the earlier technique. The political and commercial capital, Bangkok, is particularly dangerous.
In other places, the migration caused by rising seas could cause or worsen regional conflicts. Basra, the second largest city in Iraq, could be mostly underwater by 2050. If that happens, the effects could be felt well beyond Iraq's borders, according to John Castellaw, a retired Marine Corps general.
"Further loss of land owing to rising waters there threatens to drive further social and political instability in the region, which could lead to armed conflicts again and increase the likelihood of terrorism," said Castellaw, who is now on the advisory board of the Center for Climate and Security, a research and advocacy group in Washington. "So, this is far more than an environmental problem," he said. "It's a humanitarian, security and possibly military problem too."
12. How many people will be threatened by 2050 according to the research?
A. About 15 million. B. About 50 million.
C. About 150 million. D. About 450 million.
13. What can we learn from the text?
A. The migration caused rising seas.
B. Basra could be entirely underwater by 2050.
C. Rising seas could erase all the world's great coastal cities.
D. Further loss of land owing to rising waters could cause armed conflicts.
14. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To advise people to move house. B. To tell new research.
C. To warn the danger of conflicts. D. To appeal for environmental protection.
15. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A science magazine. B. A geography textbook.
C. Science fiction. D. A medical journal.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10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。
Summer holiday is a time for sunbathing, swimming, playing games... and learning? It can, and maybe should be, just because that your kids are off from schools doesn't mean they need to turn their brains off.  ______16______ The following are activities your child can try during this holiday break.
• Get a job. Encourage them to get a paper route, operate a lemonade stand or offer to do yard work for neighbors for a small fee. By doing so, your child can learn valuable lessons, like patience, teamwork and creativity. In many ways these life lessons are invaluable. ______17______
• Volunteer for some service. If your child can't operate their own business or find work elsewhere, volunteering is always an option. ______18______ Volunteering is another way they can learn invaluable lessons such as helping others.
• Read, read, read. Reading is an important ability that is used in nearly all other subjects. It's a good idea to keep your child's reading and comprehension skills sharp during the months. ______19______ Since so many kids respond to electronic devices, have them read on a Nook or Kindle, if possible.
• ______20______ If you're like many families, you might be taking a week-long vacation to the beach or taking trips to amusement parks. These activities are a big part of the season. However, if it's educational value you're looking for you might want to take some other travels as well. Zoos, museums, historical sites and nature reserves are just a few places where your child can have fun and learn at the same time.

A. Go on meaningful trips.
B. Travel across various places.
C. Encourage them to bring a book to the beach or pool.
D. They are required to read a specific number of books.
E. You should make sure your child has a productive summer.
F. They could donate their time to hospitals or homeless shelters.
G. They can't be taught in class as effectively as through hands-on experiences.



第二部分： 完型填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30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。
As is known to all, most stories of kindness do not begin with formerly drug-addicted celebrity (名人) bad boys. _____21_____ does.
When this _____22_____ took place, I was accompanying my grandmother at a huge garden party. _____23_____, Robert Downey Jr., in a nice cream-colored suit, came in. I pointed out this big movie star to grandma _____24_____, but she was far more interested in piling her paper plate with cheese.
As my 80-year-old grandmother rose for the _____25_____ after the party, she fell into a wheelchair ramp (踏板) nearby. The sharp ramp _____26_____ her leg open and it was bleeding.
I should have quickly taken control of the _____27_____ — but due to my blood faint, I didn't. Luckily, Robert Downey Jr. _____28_____.
He called an ambulance immediately, and asked someone to _____29_____ a blanket. He took off his suit and _____30_____ his suit around her leg. The cream color turned dark red. Robert surely knew how to speak to her, _____31_____, distract her. He stayed with my grandmother until the ambulance came, _____32_____ her hand and telling her she was breaking his _____33_____ by leaving so early. I hurried into the ambulance without a word, feeling too shy to thank him.
Some 15 years after that garden party, and five years since he'd been set free from prison for possession of drugs in his car, I came across Robert in a fancy restaurant. I was _____34_____ to respect people's privacy and never _____35_____ someone having a meal. But on this day, I decided to _____36_____ the code.
“I don't have any _____37_____ if you remember this. . .” and I told him the story. “I just wanted to tell you that it was simply the kindest act I've ever _____38_____.”
It's never too _____39_____ to express our appreciation for kindness which lies in everyone, even a celebrity bad boy. _____40_____, appreciation itself is a sort of kindness.

21. A. Mine     B. His     C. Hers     D. Yours
22. A. party     B. kindness     C. accident     D. story
23. A. Slowly     B. Expectedly     C. Suddenly     D. Interestingly
24. A. excitedly     B. surprisingly     C. fortunately     D. successfully
25. A. garden     B. wheelchair     C. star     D. exit
26. A. tore     B. broke     C. cut     D. pushed
27. A. situation     B. blood     C. crowd     D. injury
28. A. got across     B. turned up     C. got ready     D. calmed down
29. A. buy     B. rent     C. lend     D. fetch
30. A. tied     B. covered     C. placed     D. pulled
31. A. instead    B. for example     C. otherwise     D. or rather
32. A. shaking     B. waving     C. holding     D. pressing
33. A. schedule     B. heart     C. promise     D. mind
34. A. persuaded     B. born     C. raised     D. forced
35. A. bother     B. talk to    C. stare at     D. upset
36. A. abandon     B. set     C. follow     D. improve
37. A. idea     B. trouble     C. doubt     D. interest
38. A. called for     B. witnessed     C. heard of     D. performed
39. A. embarrassing     B. careful     C. late     D. strange
40. A. However     B. After all     C. Therefore     D. On the contrary

第II卷（非选择题 共80分）
注意事项：
必须使用黑色墨迹签字笔在答题卡上题目所指的答案区域内作答。答在试题卷上无效。
第一节 首字母填空 （共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
1. After a r_______________ 36 hours of play, the world’s longest football match finished, which raised as much money as possible to help build a school in India.
2. In order to support the Have a Heart campaign, a group of students asked members of the public to s_______________ individual runners in the half-marathon to help with the fundraising.
3. Danni’s father told him that by 2050 we will have used up all the Earth’s r_______________, which are important for human beings to live.
4. When Danni arrived at the new forest his father created, he was amazed at loads of different s_______________ of birds flying about and flowers everywhere.
5. Danni’s father and Ricardo planted many trees to c_______________ for the greenhouse gases they emit.
6. Ian Hicks supposed that when people become more and more i_______________ from each other, flash mobs are a sign that the spirit of the society is still alive.
7. From my point of view, flash mobbing is not only a waste of time but also p_______________ dangerous, which may cause a mini-riot.
8. Izzie made a d_______________ by covering 1,000 miles through England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to help those in need.
9. A lot of people came to a_______________ Izzie on his epic journey, supporting him and applauding his incredible achievement.
10. Emma advised that we should buy r_______________ stuff rather than plastic bottles and aluminum cans which are bad for the environment.


第二节 短语选变填(七选五)（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）
give out give up in conclusion make an effort
be caught in bring up If possible
1. When I was on my way to the office yesterday, I ___________________ a heavy rain, which made me late for work.
2. Scientists have found that this kind of plant can ___________________ chemicals to protect itself from being attacked.
3. The Chinese government is still providing both financial and technical supports, ___________________ to help those who are still in poverty.
4. ___________________ by his father who is a professional musician, Nick has a talent in music.
5. We should turn off the tap after washing hands. We are also not allowed to dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean as Japan. ___________________, it’s everybody’s duty to protect the water resources.

第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
1. Gunpowder, compass, the paper making and the printing are the four great ___________________ in China. (invent)
2. The recent China-US Talk aims at reaching an agreement and avoiding ___________________ in the political field. (argue)
3. China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe ___________________ landed on the moon has successfully brought moon samples back to earth.
4. New technologies have made it possible ___________________ food by using your phone. (order)
5. Some people waste food every day without noticing it ___________________ many people in the world still haven’t enough to eat.
6. All the people in the world have taken action to prevent the COVID-19 from ___________________. (spread)
7. She appeared ___________________ the result of the competition as she showed no surprise at all when I told her that she had won the first prize. (know)
8. China ___________________ the carbon dioxide emissions a lot by 2030, the vice premier told the media. (reduce)
9. The doctor told him that smoking contributes ___________________ his lung cancer.
10. Xu Haifeng is said to be the first Chinese ___________________ the gold medal in the Olympic Games. (win)

第四节 篇章语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
A material can be really special when it was named after the place where it ____1____ (create)originally. That’s certainly the case ____2____ “china”. And of all types of china, white porcelain(瓷)is among the most famous．
Nowadays, the ____3____ (tradition)material has taken on a modern look in the ____4____ (hand)of four Chinese artists in the Modern White Porcelain Exhibition. And the key word here is “modern”. One of the works ____5____ (be)a porcelain boat. But look ____6____ (attentive) and you’ll see that the boat ____7____ (build)with porcelain looks like a takeout box. Inside the boat is a statue of a baby．The baby stands for humans and the boat is ____8____ supports life. It suggests we may have done some damage to ____9____ environment and that we’re treating life like fast food.
All the four artists gave white porcelain a modem style, each in ____10____ (they)own way. And this is what the exhibition’s theme comes from. It’s a dialogue between the past and the present.

第五节：单句改错（每题只有一处错）（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
1. Seeing her missing child coming back, the woman couldn’t help but to cry.
2. The girl to who I am speaking is my closest friend.
3. I will never forget the day when I met you the first time.
4. That surprised us most was that the old man hadn’t been outdoors for 20 years.
5. By the time he arrived at the theater, the movie begun.

第六节 短文改错 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意： 每处错误及修改仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Jim is one of my close friend. Two months ago, his mother buy a computer for him as a birthday present. She hoped Jim will study hard under the help of the computer. To his surprise, Jim just wasted plenty of time play computer games every day. Now she regrets buying the computer. As matter of fact, a computer can do a lot of everyday jobs for us. It is wide used in factories, hospitals, banks and so on. Many computer scientists are now trying to make the computer to “think” like a man. In my opinion, the key is what we should use it wisely.
第七节 书面表达(满分25分)
假设你是第一中学的高一学生李华, 你从网站上得知故宫正在招聘暑期英语志愿导游, 请你给相关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括：
1) 介绍你的基本信息；
2) 说明你的优势（例如：相关能力，性格特点等）；
3) 表示你希望被录用。
注意：
1) 词数120左右；
2) 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua

成都外国语学校2020-2021学年度下期期中考试
高一英语答案(笔试)

第一部分: 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
1-3 ABB 4-7CBCA 8-11 CBDB 12-15 CDBA 16-20 EGFCA
第二部分： 完型填空 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）
21-25 ADCAD; 26-30 CABDA; 31-35 DCBCA; 36-40 AABCB
第一节：首字母填空 （共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
1. remarkable 2. sponsor 3. resources 4. species 5. compensate
6. isolated 7. potentially 8. donation 9. accompany 10. recycled
第二节：用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空（每个短语只能用一次，其中有两个短语是多余的）（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
1.was caught in 2. give out 3. making an effort 4. Brought up 5. In conclusion
第三节：单句语法填空（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
1. inventions 2. arguments 3. which 4. to order 5. while
6. spreading 7. to have known 8. will have reduced 9. to 10. to win
第四节： 篇章语法填空（共10小题；每题1.5分，满分15分）
1. was created 2. with 3. traditional 4. hands 5. is
6. attentively 7. built 8. what 9. the 10. their
第五节：单句改错（每题只有一处错）（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
1. 去掉to 2. who改成whom 3. you后加for 4.That改成What 5. movie后加had
第六节： 短文改错 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
Jim is one of my close . Two months ago, his mother a computer for him as a birthday present. She hoped Jim study hard the help of the computer. To surprise, Jim just wasted plenty of time computer games every day. Now she regrets buying the computer. As a＾ matter of fact, a computer can do a lot of everyday jobs for us. It is used in factories, hospitals, banks and so on. Many computer scientists are now trying to make the computer to “think” like a man. In my opinion, the key is we should use it wisely.

第七节 书面表达(满分25分)
One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have learned on the internet that English volunteer guides for the Forbidden City are wanted in the summer vacation. I am writing to apply for this position.
I’m a Senior One student in No. one Middle School, and I believe I am qualified for the position. First and for most, I’m outgoing and energetic, which enables me to make friends with others. What’s more, I have been on several exchange programs in America, so I am confident with my communication skills in English. Last but not least, as a fan of Chinese ancient history, I am sure my knowledge will prove helpful when I introduce the Forbidden City to foreign guests.
I would be very grateful if you could offer me the opportunity. Thank you for your consideration and I’m looking forward to your early reply.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua



成都外国语学校2020-2021学年度下期期中考试
高一英语试卷（听力）
第一节（共 5小 题，每 小 题 3分，满 分 15分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How old is the man’s own car?
A. One month old. B. One year old. C. Five years old.
2. Who did the woman buy the shirt for?
A. Herself. B. Her daughter. C. Her son.
3. What did the speakers think of the movie?
A. Meaningful. B. Confusing. C. Boring.
4. What does the man like most about the park?
A. It’s clean there. B. It’s relaxing there. C. It’s beautiful there.
5. What will the woman do tonight?
A. Paint the living room. B. Visit her friend Jason. C. Have dinner at her parents’.

第二节（共 15小 题，每 小 题 3分，满 分 45分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the speakers’ relationship?
A. Friends. B. Neighbors. C. Renter and owner.
7. Why does the woman complain about her neighbor?
A. He is always rude to her.
B. He always wakes her up in the morning.
C. He always fixes things late at night.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did Harriet know the time?
A. From her iPhone. B. From her watch. C. From the sun.
9. What does Don think about Harriet’s explanation?
A. It’s wrong. B. It’s funny. C. It’s too scientific.
10. Where might the conversation be taking place?
A. In a field. B. In a classroom. C. At a computer lab.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman say about playing basketball?
A. She finds it pretty easy. B. She is good at it. C. She knows the general rules.
12. Where did the woman buy the basketball?
A. In a store. B. On the street. C. At school.
13. What will the speakers do first?
A. Buy some special shoes. B. Go home to change. C. Find a basketball court.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where did the woman first meet the man?
A. In high school. B. In a chemistry competition. C. In college.
15. What did the man do after high school?
A. He went straight to university.
B. He traveled around the world.
C. He worked at a small school.
16. What is the school in Connecticut known for?
A. Its famous teachers. B. Its foreign language department. C. Its low cost.
17. What does the woman mean in the end?
A. It is enjoyable to study Chinese.
B. It is her lifetime goal to speak Chinese well.
C. It takes a long time to master a foreign language.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the purpose of the staff meeting?
A. To find ways to help Mrs. Smith.
B. To announce Mrs. Smith’s current situation.
C. To figure out what’s wrong with Mrs. Smith.
19. Where did Mrs. Smith feel the pain?
A. In her arm. B. In her lung. C. In her shoulder.
20. How long has Mrs. Smith worked at the company?
A. Less than two weeks. B. About three months. C. Over five years.

第三节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）
根据你所听到的内容判断以下句子是否正确，正确的请选A，错误的请选B。本段独白读两遍。
21. The tree-planting activity will be organized in East Mountain from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this weekend.
22. The main purpose of the tree-planting activity is to raise money for a famous computer company.
23. Students and their parents want to plant 1,500 trees today.
24. Tree-planting experience is not a must for volunteers since the experts there will teach them.
25. Volunteers should bring hats and basic tools for the activity.

第四节（共15个空，每空2分，满分30分）
根据听到的内容完成两篇填空。每篇内容读两遍。
A
Over the next month on Travel Adventures, we’ll be going to four very different places in the world, and taking a look at four out-of-this-world adventures.
The highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji, is 26. _________ a volcano, but hasn’t 27. _________ for 300 years. In Week One of this series we’ll join in the crowds to climb up to the top of this beautiful mountain, and see the 28. _________ views at sunrise. In the second week, we’ll take you to the rain forests of Brazil, and we will be taking a boat down the Amazon River. We’ll take a look at the 29. _________ of animals and birds there, and visit some of the people that live in the forest. In Week Three, we’re traveling 30. _________ to home, to the border of the United States and Canada, where we’ll see the 31. _________ power of Niagara Falls.
Then, in Week Four, we’re 32. _________ to Thailand. We’ll 33. _________ around this country, and look at some of the indescribable temples, including one in Ayuthaya that used to contain a Buddha that was covered in 250kg of solid gold!
B
Thank you for calling Cornford Museum. This is a recorded message. The museum is now closed but it is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 34. _________. The office is open, however, and phones are 35. _________ between 9 and 5 daily. Please ring between those times if you need to speak to someone. You will now hear some recorded information about the museum. Following the 36. _________ of last year’s special exhibition on clothes in the eighteenth century, we are pleased to announce that there will soon be another special exhibition at the museum. It will show the diet and eating 37. _________ of both the rich and poor members of eighteenth-century society. The exhibition will be open to visitors from the beginning of July to the end of September. It contains exhibits that have been collected from all over the world, although there is a special 38. ________on the local area.
The easiest way to reach Cornford Museum is by underground as the museum is right beside the underground station. You can also get here by bus or car. But the bus stop is 200 meters from the museum. Besides, the 39. _________ is always heavy outside the museum. The museum has a popular café 40. _________ hamburgers and cold drinks. There is also gift shop selling souvenirs about the special exhibition.