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江苏省扬州中学2019-2020学年12月质量检测
高一外语
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。
1. What did the woman buy for her husband for Christmas?
A. A book. B. A recorder. C. A watch.
2. Where will the woman probably go first?
A. To a school. B. To a friend’s house. C. To a library.
3. Why does the woman suggest the shirt with long sleeves?
A. It is lovely. B. It is warm. C. It is comfortable.
4. Where are the speakers?
A. In a garden. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
5. How does the woman feel when hearing the tickets were sold out?
A. Angry. B. Excited. C. Disappointed.
第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满 22.5 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。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。
听第六段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. Why won’t the woman wear her own hat?
A. It is uncomfortable. B. It doesn’t fit her. C. It is old.
7. What will the woman do?
A. Try on her sister’s gloves. B. Buy a pair of boots. C. Change her jeans.
听第七段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Why does the man need to get his suit cleaned in a hurry?
A. He has no clothes to wear to work.
B. He will attend a party this evening.
C. He wants to wear it to a job interview.
9. What will the woman do in 40 minutes?
A. Deal with the man’s suit. B. Work on a jacket. C. Clean a party dress.
听第八段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What should the man do when coming to the crossroads?
A. Walk straight. B. Turn left. C. Turn right.
1. Which place is the post office next to?
A. A shoe store. B. A library. C. A bank.
2. When does the post office close according to the woman?
A. At 4:00. B. At 4:20. C. At 4:30.
听第九段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. What present Jim will give Granny.
B. How Jim will celebrate Granny’s birthday.
C. Whether Jim will go to Granny’s birthday.
4. At what time does the football match start?
A. 10:00. B. 12:00. C. 12:30.
5. How will Jim’s mum go to Granny’s tomorrow?
A. By bike. B. By car. C. By bus.
6. What can we learn about Jim?
A. He will ride back home after the match.
B. He will prepare lunch for his mother tomorrow.
C. He will stay with some friends tomorrow evening.
听第十段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
7. What is the talk mainly about?
A. University life in America.
B. Different clubs in the universities.
C. Out-of-class activities in universities.
8. If you want to form a club yourself, what should be done first?
A. Ask the permission of your school.
B. Have an idea for an organization.
C. Find support from an advisor.
9. Who plans all the events?
A. School leaders. B. Student members. C. Club advisors.
10. What do all kinds of clubs and organizations aim for?
A. Developing students’ different interests.
B. Enriching students’ university life.
C. Making students better know about society.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 满分 45 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 A、B、C、和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
In the coming months，we are bringing together artists from all over the globe，to enjoy speaking Shakespeare’s plays in their own language，in our Globe，within the architecture Shakespeare wrote for. Please come and join us.
National Theatre of China Beijing|Chinese
This great occasion(盛会)will be the National Theatre of China’s first visit to the UK. The company’s productions show the new face of 21st century Chinese theatre. This production of Shakespeare’s Richard Ⅲ will be directed by the National’s Associate Director，Wang Xiaoying.
Date & Time：Saturday 28 April,2.30pm & Sunday 29 April,1.30pm & 6.30pm
Marjanishvili Theatre Tbilisi|Georgian
One of the most famous theatres in Georgia，the Marjanishvili，founded in 1928，appears regularly at theatre festivals all over the world. This new production of As You Like It is helmed(指导)by the company’s Artistic Director Levan Tsuladze.
Date & Time：Friday 18 May,2.30pm & Saturday 19 May,7.30pm
Deafinitely Theatre London|British Sign Language(BSL)
By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labour’s Lost into the physical language of BSL，Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Date & Time：Tuesday 22 May,2.30pm & Wednesday 23 May,7.30pm
Habima National Theatre Tel Aviv|Hebrew
The Habima is the centre of Hebrewlanguage theatre worldwide. Founded in Moscow after the 1905 revolution, the company eventually settled in Tel Aviv in the late 1920s. Since 1958，they have been recognised as the national theatre of Israel. This production of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice marks their first visit to the UK.
Date & Time：Monday 28 May,7.30pm & Tuesday 29 May,7.30pm
21．Which play will be performed by the National Theatre of China?
A．Richard Ⅲ. B．Lover’s Labour’s Lost.
C．As You Like It. D．The merchant of Venice.
22．What is special about Deafinnitely Theatre?
A．It has two groups of actors.
B．It is the leading theatre in London.
C．It performs plays in BSL.
D．It is good at producing comedies.
23．When can you see a play in Hebrew?
A．On Saturday 28Apil. B．On Sunday 29 April.
C．On Tuesday 22 May. D．On Tuesday 29 May.
B
We’ve all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by p
eople who are, like us, deeply focused on their smart phones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.
What’s the problem? It’s possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It’s more likely that none of us start a conversation because it’s awkward and challenging, or we think it’s annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it’s an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.
Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can’t forget that deep relationships wouldn’t even exist if it weren’t for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk.” He explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them. ”
In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “It’s not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband,” says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also. ”
Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners.” he says.
24．What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?
A．Addiction to smart phones.
B．Inappropriate behaviors in public places.
C．Absence of communication between strangers.
D．Impatience with slow service.
25．What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?
A．Showing good manners. B．Relating to other people.
C．Focusing on a topic. D．Making business deals.
26．What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?
A．It improves family relationships.
B．It raises people’s confidence.
C．It matters as much as a formal talk.
D．It makes people feel good.
27．What is the best title for the text?
A．Conversation Counts B．Ways of Making Small Talk
C．Benefits of Small Talk D．Uncomfortable Silence
C
You’ve heard of the fat suit and the pregnancy suit; now meet AGNES—the old person suit.
AGNES stands for “Age Gain Now Empathy（换位体验）System” and was designed by researchers at MIT’s AgeLab to let you know what it feels like—physically—to be 75 years old. “The business of old age demands new tools, ” said Joseph Coughlin, director of the AgeLab. “While focus groups and observations and surveys can help you understand what the older consumer needs and wants, young marketers never get that ‘Ah ha!’ moment of having difficulty opening a jar, or getting in and out of a car. That’s what AGNES provides. ”
Coughlin and his team carefully adjusted the suit to make the wearer just as uncomfortable as an old person who has spent a lifetime eating poorly and not doing much exercise. Special shoes provide a feeling of imbalance, while braces on the knees and elbows limit joint mobility. Gloves give the feeling of decreased strength and mobility in the hands and wrists, and earplugs make it difficult to hear high-pitched sounds and soft tones. A helmet with straps（带）attached to it presses the spine（脊柱）.
AGNES has been used most recently by a group of students working on a design of an updated walker. By wearing the suit they could see for themselves what design and materials would make the most sense for a physically limited older person. Coughlin said the suit has also been used by clothing companies, car companies and retail goods companies to help them understand the limitations of an older consumer. An unexpected benefit they’ve found with AGNES is that it has become a powerful tool to get younger people to invest in their long-term health.
28. AGNES has been developed mainly to _______.
A. make the users more comfortable B. help old people move more quickly
C. let people understand the old better D. remind the young to take care of their health
29. According to the article, young marketers never _______.
A. ask what old people need and want
B. see the efforts old people make to put on clothes
C. feel the same way as old people do
D. say “Ah ha!” when they meet with difficulty
30. The third paragraph mainly talks about _______.
A. how researchers feel wearing AGNES B. how AGNES has been developed
C. how people act when they are old D. how AGNES works
31. The underlined phrase “an updated walker” in the last paragraph most likely refers to _______.
A. someone who travels a lot
B. a physically limited old person
C. some equipment that helps old people walk
D. a company providing service to the old
D
California has been facing droughts for many years, with certain areas even having to pump freshwater hundreds of miles to their distribution system. The problem is growing as the population of the state continues to expand. New research has found deep water reserves under the state which could help solve their drought crisis. Previous drilling of wells could only reach depths of 1,000 feet, but due to new pumping practices, water deeper than this can now be extracted （抽取）.The team at Stanford investigated the aquifers （地下蓄水层）below this depth and found that reserves may be three times what was previously thought.
It is profitable to drill to depths more than 1,000 feet for oil and gas, but only recently in California has it become profitable to pump water from this depth. The aquifers range from 1,000 to 3,000 feet below the ground, which means that pumping will be expensive and there are other concerns. The biggest concern is the gradual setting down of the land surface. As the water is pumped out, the vacant space left is pressed by the weight of the earth above.
Even though pumping from these depths is expensive, it is still cheaper than desalinating （脱盐） the ocean water in the largely coastal state. Some desalination plants exist where possible, but they are costly to run and can need constant repairs. Wells are much more reliable sources of freshwater, and California is hoping that these deep wells may be the answer to their severe water shortage.
One problem with these sources is that the deep water also has a higher level of salt than shallower aquifers. This means that some water may even need to be desalinated after extraction, thus increasing the cost. Research from the study of groundwater has just been published. New estimates of the water reserves now go up to 2,700 billion cubic meters of freshwater.
32. According to the text, what causes the water crisis in California?
A. Previous drilling of wells. B. Constant droughts in the area.
C. The messy distribution system. D. The adoption of new pumping practices.
33. The research teams think it to extract water from deeper aquifers.
A. reliable and profitable B. expensive but practical
C. cost-free but demanding D. cheap and environment-friendly
34. What is mentioned as a consequence of extracting water from deep underground?
A. The sinking of land surface. B. The damage to aquifers.
C. The decrease in operation costs. D. The negative effects on the climate.
35. What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A. To encourage people to save water.
B. To promote the seawater desalination.
C. To introduce a new way of extracting freshwater.
D. To draw people's attention to the droughts in California.
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项
为多余选项。
Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying Laughter is the best medicine. 36．_______. Laughter helps relieve pain, strengthen the immune system and reduce stress. Laughter stimulates(激发) hormones which make us feel happy. Laughter also increases the flow of blood throughout the body and has benefits which are similar to the ones you get by doing exercise.
37．_______. Children exposed to funny films and cartoons before major medical procedures are able to cope better with pain and anxiety. 38．_______ These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children.
Laughter therapy has become very popular in recent years and as a result, more and more laughter clubs are starting to open up in cities and towns all over the world. At a laughter session, a trained therapist instructs the group to perform a series of exercises which are designed to produce laughter. 39．_______. And it takes them some time to get rid of their inhibitions(心理抑制). They might even start off with fake laughter, but this doesn’t matter because our bodies can’t tell the difference, and the results are the same. Moreover, laughter is contagious(传染的). 40．_______.
So next time you feel ill, stressed out or depressed, try watching a funny film or try remembering an amusing incident in your life. You will soon feel better.
A．If one person starts giggling, it is unavoidable that everyone else will be drawn in.
B．Laughter helps you focus.
C．This finding has led to so-called clown doctors.
D．In fact, research done by scientists has shown that laughter has a lot of health benefits.
E. Laughter makes the world a better and more colorful place.
F. Some people may find the idea embarrassing at first.
G. Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面的短文，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As children enter and move through their school years, they become increasingly able to manage matters like homework and school projects on their own. 41 , each year they should take on more responsibilities in the classroom and at home. These daily chores （家务）and responsibilities are an important part of learning that life requires 42 , not just play.
Normally, of course, children are still single-minded with their 43 to have fun. While they may join in, particularly if 44 gives them time with their parents, children are not 45 to ask for household tasks, and parents often need to assign responsibilities as part of 46 to the family. At this age, many children find it difficult to 47 their chores, at least initially.
Responsibility and initiative （积极性）are learned through a 48 process of guidance and reward.
As your own child takes on more responsibilities, he or she will probably have periods of acting 49 , procrastinating （拖延）and dawdling （懒散）.Most children do. During these times, parents need to step in and, with encouragement and gentle guidance, point him in the 50 direction.
Sometimes parents may demand too much 51 their children, or may see a problem in everything their children do. They may 52 them with too many responsibilities - an unfair number of chores, extra hours of taking care of younger siblings or a too strict schedule of after-school activities. When that happens, children may 53 taking on any responsibility at all. Parents need to 54 this kind of overloading, while still making sure that their youngsters are assuming a(n) 55 share of responsibility. Children, of course, 56 in the personalities. Some are simply not very persistent in the middle of chores. Others have difficulty getting organized. 57 others have trouble shifting from one activity to another. You should have a good 58 of your child's style, and shape your 59 accordingly.
Children need to have some obligations and duties within the family, 60 _ they will not learn to accept responsibility.
41. A. Next
B. Also
C. Therefore
D. Alike
42. A. work
B. music
C. love
D. sport
43. A. courage
B. time
C. effort
D. desire
44. A. helping out
B. coming out
C. running out
D. trying out
45. A. anxious
B. likely
C. afraid
D. able
46. A. attending
B. belonging
C. appealing
D. referring
47. A. check
B. present
C. record
D. complete
48. A. gradual
B. virtual
C. casual
D. punctual
49. A. inaccurately
B. irresponsibly
C. illegally
D. impolitely
50. A. free
B. usual
C. right
D. same
51. A. of
B. with
C. in
D. out
52. A. replace
B. compare
C. combine
D. burden
53. A. forget
B. resist
C. forgive
D. risk
54. A. carry
B. offer
C. prevent
D. protect
55. A. temporary
B. limited
C. universal
D. appropriate
56. A. conflict
B. differ
C. fail
D. change
57. A. Still
B. Only
C. Again
D. Almost
58. A. point
B. taste
C. sense
D. place
59. A. collections
B. assumptions
C. expectations
D. conditions
60. A. and
B. but
C. for
D. or
第二节 语法填空 (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 short trailer (预告片) has attracted huge attention on China’s social media platform, with many netizens ___61___(regard) the short video as the “best commercial video of 2019”. It tells a ___62___(touch) story that highlights Chinese families.
In the beginning, ___63___ senior man named Li Yubao living in a remote rural area asked his grandson on the phone what gifts he wanted for the Spring Festival, only ___64___ (hear) the word “Peppa” due to the poor mobile signal. Therefore, the man began his journey to discover who Peppa is. ___65___ the help of neighbors, he found the answer, created a Peppa Pig model using metals, and ___66___(surprise) his grandson.
The 5-minute trailer is advertising the upcoming animated film Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year, ___67___ is set to hit big screens on Feb 5, the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Pig. The short video encourages people working outside to return home often and accompany their family ___68 ___(member) to spend a happy and warm Spring Festival holiday.
“After watching it, I want to go back to my hometown ___69___(immediate). I ____70____(be) away from my home for almost one year, and I miss my family very much,” said a Sina Weibo user.
第四部分：单句填空题(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
71-75为首字母填空，每空一词；76-80为用括号内单词的适当形式填空。
71. He was released when the judge ruled there was no e___________ against him.
72. Most of my salary gets s____________ up by the rent and bills.
73. After the accident we became c____________ in misfortune.
74. The book was i________ by a real person, namely Tamara de Treaux.
75. Two more witnesses were called, heard and d__________.
76. I think it is necessary for my 19-year-old son to have his own mobile phone, for I sometimes want to make sure if he ___ ____(go)home for dinner.
77. I won’t tell the student the answer to the math problem until he _______ (work)on it for more than an hour.
78. I _________（live）in London for many years, but I’ve never regretted my final decision to move back to China.
79. —Did you see a man in black pass by just now?—No, sir. I __________（read）a newspaper.
80. When you are home, give a call to let me know you _________ (arrive) safe and sound.
第五部分：书面表达（满分25分）
最近，我校就同学们的习惯养成问题展开了讨论。请你根据下表所提示的信息，用英语写一篇题为A good habit, a successful life 的短文，发表在学校的网站上。
良好的学习习惯
1.上课注意力集中；2.充分利用自习时间；3.独立完成作业。
良好的生活习惯
1.健康饮食；2.正常锻炼；3.充足睡眠。
养成良好的习惯的好处
（考生结合自身感受补充两点）
注意：1.对所有要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译；
2.词数100左右。开头已经写好，不计入总词数；
3.作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等；
4.参考词汇：自习 independent study。
A good habit, a successful life
A habit is something that you do often or regularly almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
听力（每小题1分，共20分）
1-5 CCBBC 6-10 ABCBC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 CCBBA
阅读理解
A
[分析] 本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了莎士比亚的戏剧被翻译成几个国家的语言，并将在这些国家的大剧院上映的有关情况。
21. A [细节理解题。根据题干信息定位到National Theater of China段落第三句This production of Shakespeare’s Richard Ⅲ will be directed by the National’s Associate Director, Wang Xiaoying. ，可知，中国国家话剧院将会演出《理查三世》。]
22. C [细节理解题。根据题干信息定位到Deafinitely Theater中第一段句子By translating the rich and humorous text of Love’s Labor’s Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre creates a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy and aims to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience. 可知，这个剧院的特别之处在于它是用英国手语来表演喜剧的。]
23. D [细节理解题。根据题干信息定位到Habima National Theatre中的关于演出时间和日期的句子Date &Time: Monday 28May,7．30pm&Tuesday 29 May,7．30pm，可知，在5月28日和29日可以看希伯来语戏剧。]
B
[分析] 这是一篇议论文。在当今社会，人们在公共场合或沉迷于智能手机，或与不舒服的沉默抗争，陌生人之间缺乏沟通。但人与人之间是需要适当的交谈闲聊的，闲聊是人际关系社会交往必不可少的部分，而且也有很多好处。
24. C [段落大意题。本文是首段引导类文章，首段提出了一种现象，然后后面分析原因。根据第一段所描述的现象，得知，在公共场合人们深深地专注于他们的智能手机，或者保持沉默，表明陌生人之间缺乏沟通。]
25. B [推理判断题。根据题干信息 important for successful small talk定位到第三段最后一句“The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them”(成功闲聊的关键是学习如何与他们交流，而不仅仅是与他们沟通。)]
26. D [推理判断题。根据题干信息the coffee-shop study suggest，定位到第四段的调查结果 The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. ，可知那些与服务员聊天的人，有显著的积极情绪和更好的咖啡店体验。]
27. C [主旨大意题。整篇文章刚开始介绍了社会的现象(公共场合人们沉迷于智能手机，陌生人之间缺乏沟通交流)，接着分析了这一问题的原因，接下来有专家对闲聊进行了研究，最后得出结论，闲聊都有什么样的好处。故选C项(闲聊的好处)。 ]
28-35 CCDC BBAC
七选五
[分析] 这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了笑对健康有很多益处以及笑声疗法越来越受到人们的欢迎。
36．D [段中题。前句Many people believe that there is some truth in the saying Laughter is the best medicine引出关于笑声的谚语，接下来应该解释这个谚语。再根据后面连续三个句子都在讲笑声的好处，所以挖空处应该表示“大笑有很多好处”，即总述笑声有诸多的益处。D选项“事实上，科学家的研究表明笑对健康有很大的益处”符合句意。]
37．G [段首题。考查的段首句多是段落主题句，段中其他句子能表明段首句的主要信息。根据段中其他句子，本段是讲把笑声应用到儿童治疗。所以本题应该与此相关，对应选项只有G项Using laughter therapy in children’s hospitals has proven to be invaluable. (在儿童医院使用笑声疗法已经被证明是具有极大价值的)符合句意。]
38．C [段中题。本题和17题属于同一段，所以正确选项也是和笑声治疗儿童疾病相关的。但本题是段中句，不是段首句，所以不是全段的主题内容，而是其中的细节。由下一句These are professional clowns who are sent to hospitals and wards to entertain and distract sick children. 可知，他们是专业的小丑，被派往医院和病房来使孩子们快乐和分散患病儿童的注意力。所以本题是和clown相关，用于孩子疾病治疗的，故C选项“这一发现产生了所谓的小丑医生的职业”符合句意。]
39．F [段中题。本段是笑声俱乐部把笑声用于治疗。前句是讲应用笑声的治疗方法。后句有and，说明本题在意义上是和后句(需要时间摆脱心理抑制)并列，
即和心理抑制相关的内容，F项中的find the idea embarrassing at first和出现的心理抑制是相关的，所以答案为F。]
40．A [段末题。由Moreover, laughter is contagious(此外，笑声是会传染的)可知，本题是跟解释笑声是会传染的有关。A选项“如果一个人开始咯咯地笑，其他人就不可避免地也开始咯咯地笑起来”符合句意。]
完形填空：41-45 CADAB 46-50 BDABC 51-55 ADBCD 56-60 BACCD
语法填空：61-65. regarding; touching; a; to hear; With
66-70. surprised; which; members; immediately; have been
单句填空：
71-75：evidence, swallowed, companions, inspired, dismissed
76-80：will go; has been working/have worked; lived; was reading; have arrived;
【答案】A good habit, a successful life
A habit is something that you do often or regularly almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing.
Developing good habits of learning is necessary for us. First of all, we should concentrate our attention in class, which will help us better understand what teachers say. Also, we are supposed to make the best of the time for independent study, which can improve our ability to learn by ourselves. Finally, we are encouraged to finish homework alone.
At the same time, good habits of living are also good for our life. Healthy eating along with regular exercise is probably the only way to become fit. What is more, a good amount of sleep every night is also important for our health, for it makes us feel energetic and well prepared for the day to come.
Good habits have a positive effect on our life. Once a good habit is formed, it will give us power to control ourselves and get rid of bad habits. If we insist on behaving ourselves properly, we are sure to live a successful life.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Have you bought your Christmas presents yet?
W: Almost. I got a watch for my husband. And I’m going to find a book or a recorder for my dad.
Text 2
M: Why are you leaving so early?
W: Well, I have to go and borrow some books before picking up the children from school.
Text 3
M: I can’t decide what to wear. I like this lovely shirt with short sleeves. It’s made of cotton and comfortable.
W: But you might be cold. Why don’t you wear the shirt with long sleeves?
M: Good idea.
Text 4
W: Do you have apple pie on the menu?
M: Yes.
W: And what’s your special today?
M: Fried fish and cheesecake.
Text 5
M: Hi, I’m home.
W: Hi! Did you remember to buy the tickets?
M: Well, I remember, but they were sold out.
W: Oh no. I was really looking forward to it. It’s the last night that the play is on.
Text 6
W: Do I need to wear special boots for horse-riding lessons?
M: Yes, everyone does. You must also wear a hat. We have some good ones at the riding school, so don’t worry about that.
W: Oh, good. My father bought me a hat last week, but it’s not comfortable.
M: And it’s also a good idea to wear some gloves.
W: That’s OK. I’ve got some gloves. My sister had some boots, but they don’t fit me. I’ll have to go to the shops and get some. Can I wear my jeans?
M: Jeans are fine.
Text 7
M: I need this suit cleaned and pressed by this afternoon. Is it possible?
W: Well, we do take rush orders but it’s going to cost you a bit more. What time do you need it by?
M: I have to wear it to a very important job interview today. Can you have it ready for me by 2 o’clock?
W: I have a coat and a party dress on rush order today, but they don’t have to be ready until later this evening. I’ll get to your suit right after I’m finished with this jacket I’m working on. It should take me about 40 minutes to get the job done, so you can come and pick it up anytime after 12:00..
Text 8
M: Excuse me, Would you happen to know where the post office is? I was told that it was somewherer around here, but I can’t seem to find it.
W: The post office you’re looking for used to be right here in the middle of the shoe store and the bank, but it moved to the corner of Sunset Road and Elm Street a couple of weeks ago. If you want to go there, just walk straight down this road until the crossroads. Turn right, and walk two blocks until you see the post office on the northwest corner, next to a library.
M: Thanks a lot. And, do you know what time it closes, by the way? I heard the closing time is at 4 o’clock.
W: As far as I know, they’re open until 4:30. Yes, I’m sure they’re open now. I was there the other day, and I remember looking at my watch. It was 4:20 at the time.
Text 9
W: Jim, let’s decide what we’re doing for Granny’s birthday tomorrow.
M: Well Mum, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I was planning to come with you to Granny’s, but John has asked me to play in a football match.
W: Well, certainly I’m going. But you go and see her most weekends. I’m sure she won’t mind if you don’t go tomorrow.
M: But I want to give her the present I’ve bought her----a recipe book.
W: Good. She’s going to like it. So what time is the football match?
M: Well, it starts at ten o’clock, and it should be finished by about twelve-thirty.
W: Mmm... why not come after that?
W: But aren’t you going to Granny’s early?
M: You don’t have to come with me. Why don’t you ride over there on your bike after the match?
W: That’s a good idea, but I’ll be tired after the match. I could get the bus, though.
M: OK. So, you can come for lunch, and then you could come back with me in the car later on.
W: Actually, I’ve arranged to meet some friends tomorrow evening in a cafe in town. I could go straight from Granny’s.
W: Fine. I’ll call her now.
Text 10
M: Here in the USA, college life can be as interesting as you can imagine. It is time to experience new things and studies alone do not satisfy the students. This is where out-of-class activites come in. These activities range from clubs, organizations and groups to sports. They are all directed by students themselves. Each organization has an advisor, but student members plan all activities and events. In a university there are as many as hundreds of student organizations for students to choose from. Each student is sure to have a club or group that fits his needs or interests. The clubs range from religion to community service, sports and hobbies. For example, there are ski clubs, yoga clubs, dance clubs, etc. If you cannot find a club that you are interested in, you can have an idea for a new club, and form one youself. All you have to do is to pass the idea through the school nd find an advisor and if the school agrees, you’ll have a new student organization!
Clubs and organizations help students explore their interests, which may turn into lifelong hobbies or even become their careers in life.
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