1、 第 1页 , 共 10页 - 第 2页 , 共 10页 第 3页 , 共 10页 第 4页 , 共 10页 第 5页 , 共 10页 第 6页 , 共 10页 第 7页 , 共 10页 第 8页 , 共 10页 - 第 9页 , 共 10页 第 10页 , 共 10页 听力文本(Text 1)W: Arent we meeting Paul at 6:30?M: We were, but he sent me a message a moment ago suggesting 7:30 instead.W: But I want to grab a coffee together befor
2、e the game.M: Well, the two of us still can. The game doesnt start till eight.(Text 2)W: I cant wait for Sunday!M: Ah, yes, its your birthday.W: Oh, dont remind me. I never celebrate that. I am celebrating something though I passed mydrivers test and my sister is taking me out.(Text 3)W: You destroy
3、ed Peters laptop. Dont you think you owe him an apology and maybe some money?M: Oh, come on! Why did he leave it open with a cup of tea right there?(Text 4)W: Please, I just need a few minutes of your time to straighten out some of the facts.M: Ive already discussed the matter with your colleagues.
4、I just dont see the point of discussing theobvious.(Text 5)W: I havent got a clue as to when were going to get our marks for last weeks exam.M: Neither have I. Professor Hartfords an excellent lecturer but hes rarely very efficient atadministrative matters, is he?(Text 6)W: Sorry Im late. I couldnt
5、find a parking space nearby, so I had to park my car several blocks away.M: I hope you didnt walk too far. So . I called you because the lights in this room arent functioning.W: OK. Does anybody need to use this room today?M: Well, Im supposed to meet a job applicant after lunch . but I can do it in
6、 another room.(Text 7)W: What do you think we should do today?M: Well, its our first day in the city so we should do some sightseeing.W: How about renting bicycles and exploring the city on our own?M: But I wanted to take the bus that goes on a tour of the whole city. It has a guide who givesinforma
7、tion about the sights and it also makes stops if you want to eat or go shopping.W: Not a bad idea, but we can do that another day. Ill stick with my idea. Its such a nice day and weneed some exercise.M: Youre right.(Text 8) W: Mr. Lang, this is Trudy from Super Value. I am pleased to tell you we hav
8、e found a buyer for yourhouse who will match your asking price.M: Really? Thats fantastic! How soon will he be able to move in?W: I already discussed that with him and he said he would be prepared to sign the contract at any timeand take possession as early as next week. He said he is eager to start
9、 decorating the house andmaking it his own.M: Thats OK. We can close the deal this Friday. Then I will make arrangements to have my furnituremoved to my new house across town this weekend.(Text 9)M: So, Barbara, youre famous as a journalist, and youve written Nickel and Dimed based on yourresearch.
10、Could you start by telling us why you do secret investigations?W: Sure. Interviews are fine, but sometimes you need to experience it yourself. By putting yourself inthe situation youre investigating . you can then write from a more informed point of view.M: I see. So, what did you do?W: Well, I work
11、ed as a waitress, a hotel housekeeper, a nursing home assistant, and a supermarketclerk. I spent a month in each low-paid job, working in Florida, Maine, and Minnesota.M: Wow, thats a lot of different jobs, and places! What exactly did you find out?W: Well, first, the rents were very high and the wa
12、ges were so low. Also, you have to be a hard worker!Interviewing people is one thing, but actually doing the job day to day shows you exactly how hardthese peoples lives are.M: Hmm. And of course, Nickel and Dimed went onto be a very popular book. It was a New YorkTimes best seller.W: Yes, I was rea
13、lly surprised at all the interest. I think it really opened peoples eyes, a first-hand accountlike that. I hope my book can attract more attention, so as to improve the situation of people in low-paidjobs.(Text 10)M: Considering gardening, people tend to picture an elderly man or woman in front of t
14、heir house. Yeta recent study among 2,000 young people aged between 18 and 34 has revealed that gardening isbecoming increasingly popular among young people. Kev Smith, who organized the survey, said thatthe study showed that gardening suits everyone, whatever their age. On average, young adults spe
15、ndaround two hours per week taking care of their plants. Two-thirds of participants also said that theylove shopping for gardening items, including plants, seeds and tools. Naturally, the item that is boughtmost frequently is gardening gloves, probably the item that is most frequently used too. The
16、mostpopular place to grow plants is on the kitchen windows, while living rooms, bathrooms, and balconiesare also popular locations. The study also found that 60 per cent wish they had access to more outsidespace than they do at present. However, 78 per cent believe you do not actually need a big out
17、doorarea to experience the benefits of gardening. Gardening is brilliant for our minds. It includes concentrating on what you are doing right now, repetitive actions and using all your senses, like touchand smell.参考答案听力1-5 BCCBA阅读理解1-23 DBC七选五6-40 FBEGD完型填空1-45 BABDA短文填空6-10 ACABA11-15 ABBCC16-20 AB
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19、u as our guest.Firstly, the activity will be held in the school auditorium at 3 p. m. next Saturday. It aims toalleviate students mental stress and empower them to study more efficiently. Specifically, apsychological expert will be invited to deliver a lecture to help students know various adjustmen
20、ttechniques and understand how to turn pressure into motivation. More interestingly, we will organizeEnglish riddle-solving games to shift students focus away from the overwhelming schoolworkpressure. Last but not least, top students will share their practical methods for study.Hopefully, students c
21、an better handle stress, learn efficiently, and embrace the challenges.Looking forward to your attendance and it would be appreciated if you could give us some insights.Sincerely,Li Hua大作文Paragraph 1:That big day of the babys birth, I felt all my insecurities surface. At the sight of my motherspainf
22、ul expressions due to giving birth, I was torn between the anticipation of a new life and the fearof losing my place in her heart. The hospital room was all hustle and bustle, with doctors and nursespassing about, but all my focus was on the woman who had been my world for so long. I clung to her ha
23、nd, feeling the warmth and strength that had always been there for me, and I realized that no matterwhat, she would always be my mother. I comforted her, saying, “Mom, dont worry. Ill be there tohelp take care of the new baby. Just breathe!”. Finally, the moment the babys first cries echoedthrough t
24、he room, tears blurring my vision, I felt a mix of emotions surging through merelief, awe,and a strange sense of belonging that I had never felt before.Paragraph 2:I cried because I never thought I could love a baby so much. As I held my newborn baby sisterin my arms, all the doubts and resentment I
25、 had for so long seemed to vanish. This tiny, fragile baby,with its eyes shut and soft breaths, had incredibly melted away the hardness in my heart. Lookingdown at this little miracle, I felt a surge of protectiveness and affection that I had never known I wascapable of. The babys small fingers curl
26、ed around my own, and in that instant, I understood the truemeaning of familyits not just about sharing a home, but about sharing love and lifes journeytogether. The bitterness that had once clouded my heart gave way to a newfound joy and a sense ofresponsibility that I was now an older sister, and I embraced this role with open arms.