安徽省宿州市2022-2023学年高三英语下学期教学质量检测（一模）（Word版附答案）

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宿州市2023届高三教学质量检测
英语试题 2023.2
注意事项：
1．本试卷由四个部分组成。其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。共150分，共12页。
2．全部答案在答题卡上相应区域内完成，在本试卷上作答无效。选择题请使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题请使用0.5毫米黑色签宇笔作答。要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。
3．请在答题卡规定的地方填写好个人信息，并认真核对答题卡上所粘贴的条形码是否与本人的信息一致。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. How does the woman go to work every day?
A. By bike. B. By car. C. By boat.
2. Who will take a train?
A. The man. B. The woman. C. Miki.
3. What makes the woman happy?
A. The scenery. B. The postcard. C. The food.
4. Where did the woman go?
A. Oxford. B. London. C. Oxford University.
5. What will the man do this weekend?
A. Have a chat with the woman
B. Celebrate his grandfather’s birthday.
C. Get together with some of his friends.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What do we know about the woman?
A. She writes quickly.
B. She can work from 9:00 to 5:00.
C. She uses office machines quite well.
7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Buying dresses. B. Making dresses. C. Recycling dresses.
9. What material do the speakers like for spring?
A. Wool. B. Silk. C. Cotton.
10. What color does the woman prefer?
A. Yellow B. Green C. White.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a tailor’s shop.
B. At the customs office.
C. At a department store.
12. What does the woman have with her?
A. A camera, some wine and many gifts.
B. Three cameras, some wine and a few gifts.
C. A camera, forty bottles of liquor and three gifts.
13. Why does the woman carry so many fans?
A. For herself. B. For her relatives. C. For her friends.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16题。
14. What did the woman buy?
A. An ivory nut palm.
B. A shirt with ivory buttons.
C. A carving made of elephant tusks.
15. What is special about vegetable ivory?
A. It is very old. B. It is from a plant. C. It is extremely rare.
16. What part does vegetable ivory come from?
A. The root. B. The flower. C. The leaf.
听下面一段独白，回答第17 至20题。
17. What does the speaker mainly talk about?
A. The importance of teamwork.
B. The spring track and field events.
C. The necessary parts of the relay race.
18. Who usually runs first in a relay race?
A. The fastest. B. The slowest. C. The second fastest.
19. What will the speaker do next?
A. Teach how to exchange.
B. Declare the start of the race.
C. Choose the runners for each team.
20. Who is probably the speaker?
A. A trainer. B. An athlete. C. A judge.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Abundant yet rough, diverse yet unique, Jamaica is an island of contrasts. Kingston, on the southern coast, is the island country’s capital and most populated city. Dive in one of the south coast’s four bays and see hundreds of species of fish.
Food & Drink
Jerk chicken or pork is a must; the island spice flavours it perfectly. Watch and learn island cooking at Zimbali’s Cooking Studio, and don’t forget to sample some of the freshly caught seafood available all around the island. For a sweet treat, try the fried bananas or any of the island’s fresh fruit. For coffee lovers, Blue Mountain coffee is a treat.
Activities
Adventure—seekers can climb the Blue Mountains, raft the White River, shoot down a zip line, or ride horses along the beach. Nature and wildlife tours are also available. Those who want a more laid—back holiday can soak up the sun on the beaches, play one or all of the 12 golf courses.
Attractions
In Montego Bay, the coral reefs are spectacular and well worth a day’s diving. Blue Hole or Dunn’s River Falls, both near Ocho Rios, are fun ways to cool off in the water. The Rose Hall Great House is beautiful (and its story is scary)—but everyone comes out alive. You could also book a day trip to Appleton Rum Estate and tour the distillery（酿酒厂）.
Accommodation
Jamaica Inn has a well—deserved reputation for old—school elegance. A landmark in Jamaica, this five—star private property has been welcoming guests, including well—known names like Marilyn Monroe and Ian Fleming, for over half a century. Located in the easternmost part of the island, the Inn has good ocean views.
21. What makes Jerk chicken or pork delicious?
A. Fresh fruit. B. Seafood. C. The island spice. D. The special climate.
22. What can tourists do in Jamaica according to the text?
A. Sample flavoured seafood. B. Try fried chicken.
C. Ride horses in mountains. D. Go diving in the bay.
23. What do we know about Jamaica Inn?
A. It is state—owned. B. It used to be a school.
C. It ever received celebrities. D. It stands off the island.
B
A nightmare plot turned into a miracle—like rescue in Colorado on Sunday. Three children aged 4 to 11 years old were playing on the icy pond at The Addison at Cherry Creek apartments. Suddenly they fell in and were sinking in the freezing water. Dusti Talavera, who lives at the apartment complex, was looking out her window when she saw the kids fall in. Talavera, 23, said she did not hesitate to put on her shoes and rush to the pond, which is 15 feet deep.
“Before I realized it, I was on the pond pulling the two kids out, and that was when I fell in the pond for the third kid,” Talavera said during a press conference on Monday. Two of the kids were saved and Talavera began to pull a 6—year—old up to the surface, but was struggling. That was when a 16—year—old male, identified as the cousin of the 6—year—old, jumped in to help.
As deputies（警官）rushed to the scene, they heard that people were out of the pond, but one was not breathing. Deputy David Rodriguez immediately began chest compressions and mouth—to mouth resuscitation, CBS Denver reports. Two other deputies, Blaine Moulton and Justin Dillard, also assisted. She was rushed to Children’s Hospital and was breathing and had a pulse.
“Seeing her breathe was a massive relief,” said Dillard. The girl has been transferred to Denver Health, and as of Monday was in serious condition, but expected to survive, according to CBS Denver.
24. What can we learn from paragraph 1?
A. The accident happened on a summer Sunday.
B. Without thinking Talavera offered the kids help.
C. The kids were playing with Talavera on the pond.
D. Talavera lives far from where the accident happened.
25. Who helped Talavera pull the third kid out?
A. A deputy. B. A teenager. C. A doctor. D. A reporter.
26. Which of the following can best describe Talavera?
A. Brave and helpful. B. Cautious and patient.
C. Far—sighted and generous. D. Warm—hearted and modest.
27. What’s the text mainly about?
A. A timely rescue. B. A serious drowning.
C. Some lucky children. D. Some honorable rescuers.
C
A man paralyzed from the neck down has gained the ability to type words with his brain about as fast as the average smartphone user, a new study says.
This “mindwriting” was done through a science—fiction sounding brain—computer interface (BCI)（接口）that picked up neural signals and fed them into an algorithm（算法）which translated them into letters. The secret to the success, and why this particular BCI was able to produce words at such a faster rate than other BCIs in the past, was that it tracked the brain signals of the patient, known as T5, as he imagined writing them down with a pen—a skill which remains in our motor skill system for years after paralysis.
“With this BCI, our study participant achieved typing speeds of 90 characters per minute,” wrote the study group, whose paper can be read in Nature. “To our knowledge, these typing speeds exceed（超过）those reported for any other BCI, and are comparable to typical smartphone typing speeds of individuals in the age group of our participant.” The study had conducted other trials with different BCIs before, in which they used eye—monitoring equipment, but found it required tremendous attention and focus from the user.
The new BCI isn’t yet developed enough to be called a prototype, meaning it will likely be years before more paralysis victims can regain their ability to communicate. However, this also means the room for improvement is much higher, explained one scientist, speaking with CNN.
28. How does mindwriting work?
A. It improves motor skill system. B. It tracks people’s hand signals.
C. It writes signals down with pens. D. It translates neural signals into words.
29. How do the study group support their findings?
A. By giving examples. B. By analyzing causes.
C. By making reference. D. By making comparisons.
30. What does the underlined word “prototype” mean in the last paragraph?
A. Thought. B. Model. C. Reminder. D. Barrier.
31. What’s the most suitable title for the text?
A. A New BCI Picks up Neural Signals
B. Mindwriting Helps Paralyzed Patients Write Fast
C. Paralyzed Patients Write as Fast as Smartphone Users
D. Paralysis Victims Regain Social Skills through Mindwriting
D
Weeds compete for soil nutrients, water, space, and sunlight with the crops farmers grow to help feed people. Now a third—generation weeding robot, armed with lasers and powered by Al, offers a perfect labor—saving device.
Trundling（移动）down a row of crops, a battery of twelve cameras scan the ground, identifying weeds through machine—leaning and killing them with a CO2 laser. CO2 lasers use reactions between nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen to generate powerful beams of light that are concentrated through mirrors inside the laser.
The Autonomous Weeder by Carbon Robotics can root out 100,000 weeds per hour, and clear 15—20 acres in a single day—numbers that require a person working an entire season to match. The robot’s onboard supercomputer ensures millimeter precision with its laser so as to avoid accidently clipping（剪掉）crops.
“This is one of the most creative and valuable technologies that I’ve seen as a farmer,” said James Johnson of Carzalia Farm in a statement, who has used Carbon Robotics’ technology on his farm. “I expect the robots to go mainstream because of how effectively they address some of farming’s most critical issues, including the overuse of chemicals, process efficiency, and labor. The sky is the limit.” It’s no surprise that the 2021 model of the Autonomous Weeder has already sold out, even considering its price tag which was quoted at “hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
The de—weeding method of the robot is Certified Organic and in line with regenerative farming practices. Cost—effective weed control is the biggest barrier to entry with organic farming, and agriculturalists looking to make the switch finally have an alternative to help them get their vegetables out to people.
32. Which part of the weeder helps clear grass precisely?
A. The CO, laser. B. The battery of cameras.
C. Mirrors inside the laser. D. The onboard supercomputer.
33. What does the underlined sentence “The sky is the limit.” mean in paragraph 4?
A. The robots won’t spread widely.
B. The invention is very promising.
C. The weeder addresses limited issues.
D. The technology needs further improvement.
34. What does James think of the weeder?
A. Flexible. B. Affordable. C. Energy—saving. D. Environment—friendly.
35. What can be inferred about the weeder from the last paragraph?
A. It contributes to a higher output. B. It helps develop organic farming.
C. It will replace humans in farming. D. It isn’t accepted by agriculturalists.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分全科试题免费下载公众号《高中僧课堂》）
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。
No matter where you go, you’ll notice something strange about trees—the fact that their bottoms are painted white. Generally speaking, the purpose of whitewashing is to protect trees from heat and insects. 36 . Let’s check them out!
Blocking the sun
You might sometimes notice that some tree trunks’ surfaces get dry and crack easily. 37 . Simply put, they are exposed to the burning sun and the temperatures change wildly between day and night. Fortunately, painting a tree’s trunk white is similar to adding sunscreen, which helps block the sun.
Heat protection
38 White paint reflects the heat and allows trees to spend more time on transpiration（蒸腾）and growing their fruits. Additionally, when trees are cooler, they have less stress, which makes their stomata（气孔）stay open a bit longer for the exchange of gases.
Defending against pests
More often than not, a tree’s surface will crack, allowing insects to creep（爬行）inside. 39 . Therefore, people whitewash trees using latex paint and water, which prevents insects from climbing up trees and entering inside through the cracks.
40
Last but not least, the surface of trees is painted white to make them more visible, specifically for those on the side of the road. Why is that important? Because accidents involving trees are extremely common, especially during the night, when drivers can not see them much more clearly.
A. Stopping accidents
B. Improving visibility
C. Whitewashing is a good way to solve the problem
D. The cause of this phenomenon has already been found
E. Whitewashing helps young trees remain cool in spring
F. However, there’re many other reasons for whitewashing trees
G. Bacteria will feed on the tree’s inner parts, eventually killing it
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。
Born with polio（小儿麻痹症）, Ryder Killam started using a wheelchair at two. When he started kindergarten, Ryder had to be 41 75 feet to the end of the driveway to wait for the school bus every day. He had to 42 rain, wind, and snow while waiting for the bus, so his father Tim put up a patio umbrella（庭院伞）to provide some 43 from the elements. But it didn’t accomplish much unless it was just a rainy day with no 44 otherwise he still would get wet and not stay warm.
Tim 45 to the community for an old bus hut but no luck. Then he 46 a post on Facebook to see if someone could help build Ryder a new one. Dan McKena, who had been teaching construction technology, responded with an “ 47 ”. Three of Mr Mckena’s classes at Westerly High School 48 the project. They worked hard for numerous weeks, 49 by the cause and knowing that soon a 50 winter would be falling. On November 2, the hut was finally delivered to the home.
It was big enough to allow such great 51 for Ryder and an adult to be with him comfortably. Ryder’s first 52 was “Wow! Perfectly!” He loved it and wanted to hang out in it all the time. The family sent a photo of Ryder in the bus 53 and thanked Dan and his students for their hard work. The teens were extremely 54 to see just how their project has helped others. This project brought out community together a bit. It showed that there is still so much 55 in this world and town!
41. A. driven B. pushed C. hidden D. carried
42. A. survive B. observe C. admire D. battle
43. A. decoration B. experience C. protection D. entertainment
44. A. snow B. wind C. fog D. frost
45. A. reached out B. gave in C. held on D. set down
46. A. found B. sought C. placed D. answered
47. A. absolutely B. obviously C. impossibly D. incredibly
48. A. completed B. abandoned C. launched D. rejected
49. A. shocked B. confused C. reminded D. motivated
50. A. hard B. mild C. dry D. late
51. A. variety B. access C. passion D. treasure
52. A. choice B. action C. decision D. reaction
53. A. station B. company C. shelter D. seat
54. A. excited B. lucky C. astonished D. uncertain
55. A. conflict B. good C. misfortune D. fun
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。
A great many young Chinese audiences have taken to 56 (society) media to talk about pursuing their dreams after learning about the life of the master poet 57 lived 1,300 years ago in the historical documentary Li Bai on CCTV—9.
The four—episode documentary took three years 58 (film) as the crew traveled to eight provinces around China. The program aims to restore a well—rounded image of the great poet Li Bai 59 (base) on solid historical records, as well as the 60 (late) research carried out by experts and scholars.
The third episode 61 (main) tells the stories between Li and his friend, another famous poet, Du Fu. Their friendship is referred to 62 a “fairy friendship”.
“If Du Fu is the greatest poet in China, then Li Bai is the most talented poet in the history of Chinese poetry,” Jiang Yufang, 63 professor of ancient Chinese literature at the Chinese National Academy of Arts, told the Global Times on Sunday.
Much of Li’s life 64 (reflect) in his poetry: his romance, chivalry, heroism, and freedom while traveling around the mountains and rivers of China, and his unappreciated and tough career path.
“Many people who like Li Bai’s poetry actually like the spirit he conveyed—the spirit of never giving up and 65 (dream) about contributing to society, just like many young people who have the same dream in this era,” said Jiang.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校英文报Teens正在为“用英语讲好中国传统文化”专栏征稿，请你选择一项喜欢的传统文化项目，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．介绍文化内容；
2．阐述喜欢原因。
注意：
1．写作词数应为 80 左右；
2．在答题卡的相应位置作答。




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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Owing to the spread of COVID—19, visiting loved ones has become something seemingly impossible.
Even so, when 9—year—old Romeo Cox decided what he wanted more than anything else was a hug from his 77—year—old grandmother, he didn’t let any small things, like separation, or that she was 1,700 miles away and there were no flights from his new home in Sicily to his native UK, stop him from making the trip.
“I hadn’t seen Granny for ages, so I planned secretly to go see her,” Romeo said in an interview with the Times. His parents disagreed at first, but Romeo finally talked them into letting him make the trip.
With his folks’ blessing, Romeo turned his plans into action. “I drew a map. I would walk and take boats,” he told the Times. “And I’d take Dad. It would be handy to have an adult.”
Handy indeed, since Romeo’s father, 46—year—old Phil Cox, is a retired journalist and filmmaker whose rich experiences gave him invaluable knowledge about making the way in less than ideal conditions.
Romeo and Phil set off on their journey on June 20. The pair trekked（跋涉）across Italy, Switzerland, and France.
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:
While travelling, the two did meet some hardships or danger.



Paragraph 2:
On September 21, father and son finally made it to Grandma Rosemary’s home.



宿州市2023届高三教学质量检测
英语试题答案
I. 听力
1—5. CCABA 6—10. ABACC 11—15. BACBB 16—20. BCCAA
II. 阅读理解
21—23. CDC 24—27. BBAA 28—31. DDBB 32—35. DBDB
36—40. FDEGB
III. 完形填空
41—45. BDCBA 46—50. CACDA 51—55. BDCAB
IV. 语法填空
56. social 57. who/that 58. to be filmed/to film 59. based
60. latest 61. mainly 62. as 63. a
64. is/was reflected 65. dreaming
V. 书面表达
第一节
参考范文：
The traditional Chinese culture item I introduce is dian cha, a kind of tea art popular in the Song Dynasty. The technique begins with pouring hot water over powdered tea to create a paste. Then, more hot water is slowly added as the tea is constantly whisked by hand with a bamboo stick. This action of pouring hot water is called dian, giving this art the name dian cha.
I appreciate it because it is unique in the world. Besides, it makes drinking tea more enjoyable, which also gives us an insight into people’s lifestyle in the Song Dynasty.
第二节 参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
While travelling, the two did meet some hardships or danger. They were forced to avoid wild dogs, got lost a time or two, suffered sore feet, and befriended a wild donkey, but no matter how unusual the conditions were, they just kept going. Romeo wanted nothing but a hug from his 77—year—old grandma, which motivated and inspired him greatly on the journey.
Paragraph 2:
On September 21, father and son finally made it to Grandma Rosemary’s home in London. When Grandma’s house eventually came in sight, Romeo burst into a joyful run that ended in the embrace he’d so longed for.
Grandma didn’t believe her grandson’s unbelievable journey at first. But more than anything else, her heart was filled with love and gratitude. “Children can inspire us and lift us all up. On behalf of all the grannies in all the world, I want to thank Romeo and hug him and kiss him a lot,” she told the Times.
听力原文
第一节
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。
Text 1
M: Vivian, how do you get to your office?
W: Well, I live on Landau Island, so first ①I take a boat to Hong Kong Island, and then I walk to my office.
Text 2
M: I’m going to ②drive Miki to the railway station to see him off.
W: Mind taking me?
Text 3
M: Hi, Linda, how was ③your trip to the beach?
W: Oh, I had a great time. Lots of sun and water and beautiful blue skies. It’s a place with beautiful scenery, you know, water, beaches, and mountains in the background. ③Places that look like a postcard make me happy.
Text 4
M: I hear ④London is well—known for its fine stores.
W: ④Of course. I went shopping on Oxford Street. Most of the things were too expensive for me, but I did find some sales.
Text 5
W: Hi. Bob. Can you come over sometime tomorrow evening? Nothing special. It’s just that it’s been such a long time since we’ve had a chance to get together.
M: I’d love to but tomorrow happens to be my grandfather’s birthday. He’s eighty.
W: Is he? That’s a very special occasion. Then how about this weekend?
M: OK. I’m not doing anything Saturday evening. I’1ll come and ⑤we’ll have a good chat.
W: Great.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
W: I’d like to apply for a secretarial position
M: Very well, do you know any shorthand?
W: No, but ⑥I can write very fast.
M: Can you use a typewriter and other office machines?
W: No, but I’1l be glad to learn how to use them
M: Yes, I see. This is a full time job. Can you work every day from nine to five?
W: Oh, no. I m a student at the university and I have to study most of the time. I can only work part time.
M: I couldn’t possibly hire you. You can’t take shorthand, you can’t type and you can only work part time. Why did you apply for a full time secretarial job?
W: Well, I thought you might be able to arrange something special for your daughter, ⑦Dad.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
M: ⑧What kind of dress are you looking for?
W: Since it’s getting warmer this time of year, I want something lightweight. What material do you think would be best?
M: Let’s see what there is We can go to several stores. Personally, ⑨I like a cotton dress for spring.
W: ⑨So do I. And I could wear it all summer, too. I want something I can use for a long time
M: What color would you like? Yellow or green would be good colors for you?
W: Oh! ⑩I want a white dress.
M: Are you sure? It’s not a very practical color. It gets dirty so fast.
W: I know. But I’m getting married on Saturday, and white is the traditional color for a wedding dress.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
M: Anything to declare?
W: No, nothing
M: What’s this?
W: This is ⑫my camera. I use it myself.
M: Any liquor, cigarettes or gifts?
W: I have ⑫3 bottles of whisky and some gifts ⑬for my friends here.
M: ⑪Do you have your customs declaration form?
W: ⑪Here it is.
M: Let me see. You have 3 bottles of whisky and some gifts. What kind of gifts do you have?
W: These are Chinese fans.
M: How many do you have?
W: Forty.
M: Is that too much?
W: Well, it’s OK.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
W: ⑭Look at the buttons on this shirt. They’re ivory.
M: What! I’m surprised you would buy ivory. Aren’t you concerned with saving all the endangered species? Don’t you know that ivory comes from the tusks of elephants?
W: Of course I know that. ⑮These buttons are vegetable ivory.
M: Vegetable ivory? I don’t think I’ve ever heard of such a thing.
W: ⑮It comes from a tree called an ivory nut palm. The tree is common in South Ameica. It’s not the same as real ivory, but it can be polished to look almost identical.
M: ⑯What part of the plant does it come from? Is it a root or something?
W: No, ⑯it grows at the base of the flowers that the tree produces. In fact, this button is about the size of an average specimen.
M: Well, if that’s as big as it gets, it certainly wouldn’t be useful for any large carvings. You couldn’t make piano keys out of it either.
W: I admit that vegetable ivory isn’t a perfect substitute for elephant ivory, but at least it was a good enough idea to convince me to buy this shirt.
M: Yes, I can’t argue with your logic there.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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Good morning, team. ⑳I’m happy to see all of you here this Saturday. As part of your training for the spring track and field events, we’ll spend all the time today on the relay. ⑰In a relay race, each member of a team of four runners runs a certain distance before being replaced by another team member. ⑱Usually a team begins with the second fastest runner, then the slowest, then the third fastest. The fastest runner is the last. ⑰In a relay race, the runners carry a baton, which is passed from one team member to the next. The runner stands to the left of the track in a start position, head turned to look at the oncoming runner. When the oncoming runner reaches a certain mark, the waiting runner begins to run. They both run the course for a moment before the baton is passed. The exchange must be made within twenty meters or the team will be taken out of the race. ⑲There are four methods of exchange, which I will show you.
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