江西省新八校2021届高三上学期第一次联考英语试题 WORD版含答案.docx

1、江西省 东乡一中 都昌一中 丰城中学 赣州中学 景德镇二中上饶中学 上栗中学 新建二中 新八校2021届高三第一次联考英语试题考试时间：120分钟 满分：150 分第卷（选择题 共100分）注意事项：1.答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，不能答在本试卷上。3.考试结束后，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。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

2、下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What troubled the woman most in China at first?A. The spicy Chinese food.B. The communication in Chinese.C. The relationship with her roommates.2. Why didnt Jim go to the party last night?A. He had to work.B. He wasnt invited.C. He didnt feel well.3. What is the woman busy doing?A.

3、Reading a book.B. Doing her homework.C. Making an experiment.4. Where is the man going?A. King Street.B. Gray Street.C. Bridge Street.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An actor.B. A game.C. A TV series.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，你将有时间阅读各个小题

4、，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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. When can people receive free dinner from the restaurant?A. On Tuesdays.B. Wednesdays.C. On Thursdays.7. How much will Michelle donate?A. $50.B. $100.C. $200.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Why were the penguins taken to the square?A. To make them h

5、appy.B. To draw more visitors. C. To advertise a zoo.9. What will the weather be like this weekend?A. Rainy.B. Windy.C. Sunny. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12个小题。10. What is the best thing as a teacher for Maggie?A. Getting to know officials. B. Being with young people.C. Meeting different people.11. What docs Ma

6、ggie think of talking with many people?A. Rather tiring.B. Quite useless.C. Very worthwhile.12. What is the biggest reward for Maggie?A .She wins parents respect.B. Her students make progress.C. Her teaching method gains recognition.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What did Oliver want to do after seeing t

7、he old lady?A. Seek help from her.B. Give her some food.C. Spend time with her.14. When did the woman eat lunch?A. At 12:15 pm.B. At 12:45 pm.C. At 1:00 pm.15. How did the old lady look?A. Happy.B. Tired.C. Annoyed.16. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. A couple.B. Friends.C. Colleague

8、s.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What does Ofcom tell about young people in Great Britain?A. Theyre restricted to watch TV.B. Theyre disappointed at TV news.C. Theyre watching less and less TV news.18. What takes up most time of young British people?A. Netfix.B. YouTube videos.C. Facebook videos.19. What

9、 does Ofcom suggest doing about news stories?A. Making them simpler and easier to access.B. Keeping them as entertaining as possible.C. Producing them less than two minutes long.20. What is most probably the speaker?A. A teacher.B. A radio host.C. An Ofcom clerk.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满

10、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAdopt, dont shopCome to our pet adoption drive and meet our adorable residents. Help us find these animals a home! If you would like to find out more about adopting our animals, please visit our website www.adoptadog.org.sg.ActivitiesTalk by SPCA

11、(12pm to 1pm)Find out if you have what it takes to adopt a pet and why adopting is better than buying a pet.Dog Show by K9 Club (1pm to 2pm)Be amazed at the tricks performed by dogs from the K9 Club.The story of Kit Kat the dogThe first time the rescuers met kit Kat, we recalled in shock and our hea

12、rts instantly went out to him. At his tender age, life had already dealt him so many harsh blows. Not only was he left to care for himself in the wild, but he also suffered pain with a horrific rash (皮疹).Kit Kat was first brought to our attention by Anna, one of our volunteers. Kit Kat was said to b

13、e frightened of people and we eventually managed to put a leash (皮带) on Kit Kat and take him to the vet after a few days effort of tricking him with treats. He was well padded and his coat, though matted (无光泽的), was in good condition. Kit Kat also had good oral health.Now on the mend, Kit Kat boasts

14、 a coat of soft, glossy fur and shows no signs of the pain he suffered from. While we have managed to heal his body, we have not been able to do the same for his broken spirit. However, we believe that with the right family and the right environment, Kit Kat will be able to flourish and shake off hi

15、s sad past.21. Why were the rescuers shocked the first time they met Kit Kat?A. He was a very old dog.B. He refused to be put on a leash.C. He had a terrible skin condition.D. He was a wild and aggressive dog.22. The phrase “on the mend” tells us that Kit Kat _.A. is now a cheerful dogB. has been cl

16、eared of his rashC. is no longer scared of peopleD. has matured into an adult dog 23. The main purpose of the flyer (传单) is to _.A. ask for volunteers and donationsB. help abandoned animals find new ownersC. teach dog owners how to be responsible pet ownersD. encourage the public to give up their pe

17、ts for adoptionBI was an only child in the baby boom of the 1960s. I was upset about this and always admired my friendJessica. One day I went on holiday with her family. I remember she slammed her bedroom door after a tearful quarrel over a packet of biscuits that had been unfairly distributed. I wa

18、s supposed to see the misery of her life us the second child of four, but all I could see was drama and excitement.Nowadays, many single children have more than one child themselves, while those people who have one child most came from big families. It indicates a basic truth about human nature: we

19、often want what we dont have.Of course, I have three children. To my annoyance, my children do a lot of grappling and nosily compete for attention. However, in the immediate aftermath (创伤) of inter-sibling (兄弟姐妹间的) slanging (漫骂) match, I often hear my daughter singing in her bedroom . Something has

20、finished as soon as it gets started.As for the disturbing situation, I turned to my workmate, who is married to an only, she told me, “My husband had no idea of the kids arguments. I had five siblings, and everything was up for grabs when I was growing up. So when my son and daughter fight, its wate

21、r off a ducks back.”Parents who are only children think we have the power to fix the fight among children, and then find it unimaginably frustrating when we cant. We often make the situation worse by over-responding to arguments. The psychologist Linda Blair, author of Birth Order, argues that it ca

22、n be “very tricky” in families where both parents are only children, and that it can sometimes lead to “very anxious households”. If one parent has experience of sibling behavior, he or she can offer advice when irritation arises.24. What did the writer think of Jessicas family?A. It was more enjoy

23、able to have siblings. B. It was unlucky to be a child of a large family.C. Jessicas family was so rich s to go on holiday. D. It was unfair when Jessicas parents handed out biscuits.25.1low docs the writers colleague deal with her childrens arguments?A. By ignoring.B. By seeking help.C. By giving a

24、dvice.D. By fixing the fight.26. What can we learn from the text?A. People with siblings tend to have lots of kids.B. In the 1960s people preferred to have only one child. C. The writers daughter is always angry after the arguments.D. The family relations may be tense if both parents are only childr

25、en.27. The text is especially helpful for _.A. only childrenB. children with siblingsC. married womenD. parents with several kidsCWhile the Mars and the moon are currently the hottest destinations for outer space exploration. Mercury (水星) might be another exciting choice. The inner planet Mercury is

26、 extremely difficult to see with the naked eye. It is “the innermost and smallest terrestrial planet in solar system.” noted the BBC.The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft was successfully launched on Oct 20, marking the start of its seven-year trip to Mercury, the Guardian reported.The Europe

27、an Space Agency (ESA) has described the journey as one of the most complex interplanetary missions ever undertaken. Mercury is located just 58 million kilometers away from the sun. It follows a tight path to make one revolution (公转) around the sun, completing a full orbit every 88 days. Therefore, i

28、n order to get into Mercurys orbit, BepiColombo has to stand the extremely strong gravity of the sun. In order to solve the problem, BepiColombo will use special flybys (近天体探测飞行) to get into Mercurys orbit.According to ESA, Mercurys temperature ranges from 450 on the sunward side to minus 180 on the

29、 dark side. In order to study the planet, the spacecraft “is going from one to the other over a few tens of minutes. our instruments have to operate around room temperature,” according to Suzanne Imber of the University of Leicester, UK. BepiColombo has been coated with temperature-resistant layers

30、to keep it safe.If everything goes as planned, BepiColombo will travel through or solar system at 60 kilometers per second and reach Mercury in late December 2025. It will then split into two probes that will travel in different directions.“What this lets you do is look at the space environment arou

31、nd Mercury from two different directions at exactly the same time,” US planetary scientist Nancy Chabot told National Public Radio.28. According to text, Mercury is _.A. easily accessibleB. well visibleC. rarely exploredD. extremely cold29. Whats the use of the special flybys?A. To change the orbit.

32、B. To escape the pull of the sun.C. To accelerate the spacecraft.D. To resist the high temperature.30.What can we infer from Nancys words?A. Extreme temperatures will be a challenge.B. We can use gravitational forces to change direction.C. We may get clearer pictures of Mercurys revolution.D. BepiCo

33、lombo is likely to land on Mercury in the near future.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The journey to Mercury.B. The mystery of Mercury.C. The environment around Mercury.D. The life on Mercury.DThe Ig Nobel Prize (搞笑诺贝尔奖) hands out awards for “achievements that first make people laugh, then make

34、 them think.” Sometimes the world of design can feel the same way: a pen that can detect cancer mid-surgery, for example. But a musical instrument engineered for zero gravity? Perhaps less so. Nevertheless, both are driven by the desire to improve lives.The pen, musical instrument and more could be

35、found at the Global Grad Show, which has rapidly become a regional networking opportunity with large commercial value, but that hasnt stopped grassroots innovation from pushing through.The graduate show, organized by author and designer Brendan MeGetrick, brought together 150 student projects from 1

36、00 universities including MIT and Harvard, and countries as diverse as Jordan. Chile and Pakistan. Schools, McGetrick told CNN, are “where one finds design in its purest and most potentially valuable form.”“Free from the commercial pressures of professional life, the next generation of designers is

37、channeling their craft to improve the world,” he added. “The next generations do not have the luxury to hope that the present issues will be solved. They anticipate the worst and see how they might channel their talents and training to invent tools that we will need before we urgently need them.This

38、 years winner of the Global Grad Show, Mirjam de Bruijn said: “I think we should stop thinking that we can do it on our own. I think designers, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs should start working together. As a designer, I see too many great solutions that are not being used because the

39、ir design is bad, and I am sure that scientists or technologists think the same with some designs that look better than they actually work.”32. A pen and a musical instrument are mentioned to show _.A. some designs are ridiculous but meaningful. B. sone achievements are serious but useless.C some in

40、struments are supernatural but handy. D. some surgeries are risky bout reasonable.33. How will the Global Grad Show benefit the graduates? A. By leaching skills and knowledge.B. By offering scientific researches.C. By providing commercially valuable opportunities.D. By inspiring the invention ol the

41、 urgently needed tools.34. According to MeGetrick, the nest generation of designers _.A. wants to work out the present issues eagerlyB. hates to make their designs on their ownC. feels angry for those solutions not being usedD. tends to find design in its purest form35. Which or the following statem

42、ents might Mirjam do Bruijn agree with?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. Two heads are better than one.C. Great minds think alike.D. Birds of a feather flock together.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。A nice bunch of flowers on the kitchen table can lighten up a

43、ny cloudy day, dont you agree? Unfortunately, flowers are pretty expensive, especially when you consider youll have to throw them in the bin after a couple of days already. 36 Everybody loves flowersFlowers are beautiful and they provide your home with a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. 37 . However,

44、buying plants can be pretty pricey. So growing them yourself in your garden might be a good alternative. It doesnt just look pretty; its also good for your mental health!Green thumb (园艺达人) 38 Luckily, weve got an amazing tip for you that will make sure you can have your own roses before you know it!

45、 No need for a green thumb at all and youll never be without a bunch of flowers again. Everybody loves a good bunch of roses and this trick will make sure you can have a garden full of them. All you need is one rose, a potato, a plastic bottle, potting soil and a pot.This is how you do it:Pick a ros

46、e you like, remove all of the leaves and diagonally (斜对角的) cut off the head of the rose (approximately 3 centimeters from the flower). 39 Take the potato and drill in a hole the width of the stem. Make the stem steady within the hole. Cover the bottom of the pot with 5 centimeters of potting soil, a

47、nd place the potato on top. 40 Cut off the bottom of your plastic bottle and carefully place it over the stem sticking out of the soil. Occasionally water the rose (around the bottle) and watch how your roses grow like never before!A. Plus, they smell amazing!B. Fill the rest of the pot with potting

48、 soil.C. Turn one rose into an entire rose bush in no time at all!D. If the flower is still pretty, you can put it in a tiny vase.E. This trick is going to sound really strange, but it does work.F. Not all of us have enough of a green thumb to maintain an entire flower garden, though.G. But with thi

49、s trick weve got for you today, you can grow your own beautiful bunch of roses! 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（其20小题：每小题1.5分，满分10分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。Every day after school, Dorothea Lange walked through the streets of downtown Manhattan. She moved so 41 that n

50、o one really noticed her at all. Dorothea didnt mind going unnoticed-it gave her a 42 to see the things she wanted to see.Dorothea had a 43 childhood and she felt different from other people. She had a 44 disability. When she was seven, a disease 45 her with a limp (跛行). Also, when she was twelve, h

51、er father 46 the family, leaving her mother to care for the kids. Dorothea spent many hours alone, 47 people around her going about their lives. Over time, she gradually developed a special 48 -she saw beauty in things that others didnt even 49 . Even before she held a camera in her hands, she could

52、 still capture these pictures in her 50 .In 1914, Dorothea, 51 Arnold Genthe, a famous photographer to make her his assistant. She watched 52 he did and soon became an accomplished photographer. In 1919, Dorothea 53 her own studio and became successful. The pictures Dorothea took during the Great De

53、pression captured peoples 54 and their hopelessness. 55 he photos also captured their pride and honor. She saw in these people a determination that nothing could 56 . Using her camera, Dorothea kept a 57 of people who would have otherwise been forgotten.Throughout her life, Dorothea 58 her camera ar

54、ound her neck almost every day. The pictures she made 59 ago are still teaching us to see that 60 can always be found in the determination of human spirit.41. A. excitedlyB. hurriedlyC. anxiouslyD. quietly42. A. chanceB. callC. liftD. memory43. A. simpleB. happyC. hardD. starving44. A. mentalB. phys

55、icalC. HearingD. speaking45. A. causedB. kept C. leftD. led46. A. abolishedB. abandonedC. deliveredD. dismissed47. A. ignoringB. searchingC. followingD. watching48. A. habitB. hobbyC. giftD. ambition49. A. solveB. tolerateC. noticeD. foresee50. A. mindB. photoC. faceD. hurry51. A. encouragedB. invit

56、edC. forcedD. convinced52. A. everythingB. somethingC. nothingD. anything53. A. made upB. took upC. came upD. set up54. A. despairB. honestyC. willingnessD. carelessness55. A. ForB. ButC. SoD. As56. A. get acrossB. take awayC. break outD. give up57. A. recordB. messageC. chartD. note58. A. pulledB.

57、hungC. showedD. hid59. A. daysB. weeksC. monthsD. decades60. A. regretB. experienceC. beautyD. depression第卷（非选择题 共50分）第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。As one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, Xian is a city with a long history and heavy cultural heritage and

58、61 is among the first batch (批) of national historical and cultural cities recognized by the Peoples Republic of China.As one of the worlds 62 (civilize), Xian has unique tourism resources. Xian, 63 (surround) by more than 120 imperial tombs and relies, including Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum, 64 is among

59、 the first batch of Chinese relies 65 (list) in World Heritage (遗产) List.The ancient city wall of Xian is the worlds well preserved and largest ancient city wall. In recent years, the development of Han Yangling caused quite 66 stir in the world. The city has Banpo Ruins with 6,000 years of history

60、and over 300 Tibetan stone tablets, which 67 ( make) in the Ming Dynasty. Shaanxi History Museum preserves the 68 (much) heritage of the country. The famous Mansoleum of the Yellow Emperor, the Great Mosque, and other tombs are great attractions 69 tourists. With its rich cultural and 70 (nature) la

61、ndscape, this ancient city provides many reasons for visitors to be attracted.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）下面是一篇小短文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：把缺词处叫个漏字符号（），并在其下面写由该加的词。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：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分.Dear Miss W

62、ang.How are things go with you recently? Im writing this letter to express my thank to you. After you came to teach me last year, I did not do it very well in English. That was such hard time for me, but lucky you appeared. Your kindness and warm heart help me, overcome my fear of English. Besides,

63、you tutored me in my spoken English in daily life.With your help, I made such rapid progress as I was admitted into Guanghua High School. My achievement owes much for your help. I look forward to visit you in the winter vacation.All the best .第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假设你是学生会主席李华，你校将于4月23日举行“Lets Read Aloud”的朗

64、读活功。请给你校美国交换生David写一封e-mail，询问他是否感意参加。要点如下：1.活动时间、地点和意义2.活动内容：自选400字左右文章参加朗读3.回复时间：2021年4月20前注意：词数100左右；开头和结尾语已给出，不计入总词数。Dear David,I am Li Hun, Chairman of the Students Union. 参考答案:Text 1M: What was your biggest problem when you first came to China? Was it the spicy food?W: No. I actually really li

65、ked Chinese food. When I first came here, I could hardly speak Chinese. That was the biggest problem. My roommates encouragement was a great help to me.Text 2W: Jim, I was looking forward to seeing you at the party last night. I knew you were invited.M: Well. I really wanted to go, but Ive bills to

66、pay. Im the only bread-winner (养家糊口的人) of the family you know.Text 3M: Have you finished reading the book borrowed from the library?w: No. Ive been working on my physics homework instead.M: Oh, Im done with mine. Now Ill go to the chemistry lab to prepare for an experiment.Text 4M: Excuse me, could

67、you point me in the direction of Bridge Street, please? I m meeting a friend there.W: Certainly. Walk along this King Street until you reach Gray Street. Turn right and walk for three blocks. Youll see Bridge Street there.M: Thanks a lot.Text 5W: Henry, do you know Hafthor Julius Bjornsson?M: Certai

68、nly. He played the character called The Mountain in my favorite TV series Game of Thrones. Hes very strong and big, so hes very impressive.Text 6M: Michelle, what about donating some money to Drexell & Honeybees Donations Only Restaurant?W: I havent heard about this restaurant before. Why does this

69、restaurant need donations?M: Because it needs money to donate food to those who cant afford a hot meal.W: So can people receive food there every day?M: No. Its open four days a week for lunch, from Monday to Thursday, plus breakfast on Tuesdays and dinner on Wednesdays.W: So how much do you want to

70、donate?M: Ive 200 dollars now and I want to donate half of it What about you?W:I want to donate as much as you do.Text 7W: Mark, why were there some penguins in the square?M: They were the penguins from Kansas City Zoo. Now nobody visited the zoo because of the coronavirus lockdown (冠状病毒封锁). The pen

71、guins felt very sad. They missed having visitors at the zoo.So they were taken to the square so theyd cheer up there. W: They look really cute. I haven visited a zoo for a long time. I miss watching animals at the zoo.M: Me, too. Luckily, the lockdown has ended and zoos are open now. What about visi

72、ting a zoo this weekend?W: Good idea. But have you checked the weather yet?M: Yes. Dont worry. Therell be no rain or wind this weekend. Well have ideal weather for outdoor activities.W: Great!Text 8M: What is the best part about being a teacher, Maggie?W: I like young people, (10)but I suppose what

73、I like most about teaching is that it gives me an opportunity to work with many different people.M: What do you mean?W: Its not just students who come through my door, but also parents, other teachers, and administrators at my school. Sometimes we get researchers, people from the school district, an

74、d government officials in here as well.M: Wow, I had no idea that teaching would involve talking to so many different people. It must be tiring.W: Sometimes. (11)but its worth it. (12)Seeing my students make progress would be enough of a reward for me, but the fact that I meet and learn from so many

75、 other interesting adults is just the icing on the cake (锦上添花)!Text 9M: Did Oliver have a good time at the shopping mall today?W: (13)He really enjoyed playing there at first, but then he stopped when he caught sight of an old lady dining alone at the nearby food court. He asked me if he could go an

76、d sit with her.M: What did you say?W: I asked him to ask the lady if he could do that. He immediately abandoned the play area. When asked, the lady smiled and said “yes”. And then they began to talk.M: Did they talk for long?W: Yes. (14)They began to talk around 12:15 pm and didnt stop until forty-f

77、ive minutes later. And we didnt eat until then.M: That was a really long talk. Didnt the lady gat annoyed?W: I dont think so. (15)She was smiling all the time. It turned out the lady lived alone and hardly talked to children. She really loved such conversations.M: So what is Oliver doing now?W: Hes

78、sleeping in his room. After being out for a whole day, he fell asleep before we entered the house.M: Should we wake him up to eat now?W: No. Ill keep the food warm for him.Text 10M: Good evening, everyone. (20)Welcome to tonights program. Do you like watching news on TV? If youre a youngster in Grea

79、t Britain, its very likely you dont. (17)According to Ofcom, young people in Great Britain are watching less and less news on television. This comes as no surprise as young people become increasingly addicted to their smartphones. Young British people are choosing online distractions like YouTube vi

80、deos, Netflix, and Facebook videos rather than switch on a TV and watch a news programme. (18)They especially like watching YouTube videos. Britains Guardian newspaper reported that the average 1624-year-olds in Britain watch just two minutes worth of live TV news per day. (19)Ofcom suggested presen

81、ting news stories in a less complicated, more accessible way to attract young peoples attention. Well, no matter what kind of way you choose to learn about what is happening around you or in the world, I hope youll continue to support our program. Its a good way for you to learn about the world and

82、its also a good way to entertain yourself.(20)Im Bob Smith. Thank you for your listening!听力：15 BABCA 610 BBACC 1115 CBCCA 1620 ACBAB阅读理解：2123 CBB 2427 AADD 2831 CBCA 3435 ACDB 3640 GAFDB完形填空：4145 DACBC 4650 BDCCA 5155 DADAB 5660 BABDC语法填空：61.it 62. civilizations 63. is surrounded 64. which 65. liste

83、d66. a 67. were made 68. most 69.for /to 70.natural短文改错：Dear Miss Wang,How are things go with you recently? Im writing this letter to express my thank to you. After you came to teach going thanks Beforeme last year, I did not do it very well in English. That was such hard time for me, but lucky you

84、appeared. Your a luckilykindness and warm heart help me overcome my fear of English. Besides, you tutored me in my spoken English in helpeddaily life.With your help, I made such rapid progress as I was admitted into Guanghua High School. My achievement thatowes much for your help. I look forward to

85、visit you in the winter vacation. to visitingAll the best.YoursLi HuaOne possible version.Dear David,I am Li Hua, Chairman of the Students Union. Im writing to ask whether you are glad to participate in a reading activity entitled “Lets Read Aloud”, which will be held on April 23th in the lecture ha

86、ll. Every participant is required to prepare an essay of about 400 words for reading aloud.Reflecting on our bad reading habits, we decide to host this event to arouse our passion for reading aloud. When reading aloud, we find ourselves so touched and immersed in the beauty of language and we can precisely convey our deepest feelings. Moreover, it is reading aloud that provides a wonderful chance to improve our language proficiency especially for us language learners.If you are interested, could you please reply before April 20th? Looking forward to your early response.Yours sincerely.Li Hua