山东省威海市2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题.doc

1、山东省威海市2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。注意事项：1. 答卷前，务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考试号填写在答题卡上。2. 选择题，选出每小题答案后，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。笔答题，用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。第一

2、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，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. When will the bus leave? A. At 8:00.B. At 8:15.C. At 8:30.2. What might the man be?A. A reporter.B. An athlete.C. A fisherman.3. What does the man mean?A. He has been looking forw

3、ard to spring. B. He has been waiting for winter sales.C. He will clean the gloves and boots.4. Whats the matter with the woman?A. She cant reach a specialist.B. She worries about her exam. C. Something is wrong with her eyes.5. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. At an airport.

4、B. In a hospital.C. At a seaport.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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。6. Whom is the man calling?A. An account manager.B. A medical emergency center.C. An electricity service

5、company.7. When will the engineer visit the man? A. On Wednesday morning. B. On Wednesday afternoon. C. At 2 pm this afternoon.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。8. Who is Sue Walter? A. A radio hostess. B. A judge in court. C. A business manager.9. In Sues eyes, what is the best part about her job?A. Helping people

6、. B. Getting satisfying pay.C. Having a voice in decision-making.10. What does Sue think happiness is? A. Enjoying simple gifts.B. Sharing with others. C. Having moments of relief.听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。11. In what way are these climbers special? A. Theyre all disabled.B. Theyre all tall guys.C. Theyre

7、all Africans.12. Why did they choose to conquer(征服) Mount Kilimanjaro?A. To view the rare beauty.B. To set a special record. C. To prove the human spirit.13. How long did the adventure last?A. 30 days.B. 13 days.C. 5 days.听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。14. What is Alan doing? A. Selling all sorts of cards. B. S

8、orting out the rubbish. C. Tearing open the package.15. Who recycles empty glass bottles?A. Lisa.B. Clive.C. Becky.16. What does Mark recycle?A. His comics(连环画).B. His old clothes. C. His metal things.17. Why do they recycle things?A. To save money.B. To protect the planet.C. To make some room.听下面一段

9、独白，回答第18至第20题。18. Whose request is the company responding to?A. The supervisor. B. The manager. C. The president.19. Which action will NOT be taken by the Davis Company to save energy?A. To turn off lights when leaving.B. To do office cleaning after work. C. To wear warm clothes in winter.20. The em

10、ployees are encouraged to contact their supervisors when _A. they have a complaint.B. their offices become too cold.C. they have energy saving suggestions.第二部分 阅读（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A1 It happens countless times a day. A flowers bright color

11、 and the smell of sweet nectar (花蜜) attract a bee. The bee stops by for a quick taste and small grains of pollen (the powder produced by a flower) stick to its body. The bee then travels to another flower of the same type and leaves the pollen as it has another meal. This is an example of animal pol

12、lination (授粉) - a process extremely important to plant reproduction.2 Its not only plants that depend on animal pollination - humans do, too. Worldwide, nearly a thousand plants that we grow for food, spices, clothing fibers, and medicine depend on it. If pollination suddenly stopped, we would have

13、no apples, tomatoes, coffee, and many other goods.3 This important process is carried out by more than 200,000 different animal species known as pollinators. Flies and beetles - the original pollinators - date back 130 million years to the first flowering plants. Birds, butterflies, and ants also do

14、 their part. Even nonflying mammals help out: monkeys tear open flowers with their hands, accidentally spreading pollen into the air and onto their fur.4 Pollinators are therefore important, but they are also at risk. Climate change, habitat loss, and invasive predators(入侵捕食者) all threaten them. The

15、 United States, for example, has lost over 50 percent of its honeybees over the past ten years. A serious threat facing bees is colony collapse disorder, when worker bees mysteriously disappear from their colony. Scientists are still trying to identify its cause.5 There is a quote attributed to Eins

16、tein that if bees ever disappeared, man would only have four years left to live. Whether thats true or not does not really matter, says wildlife photographer Louie Schwartzberg: the key point is that there is a real danger. “The healthiest food we need to eat,” he says, “would disappear without poll

17、inating plants. Its pretty serious.”flower Aflower B21. What might be left on flower B, as is shown in the picture?A. Nectar.B. Pollen.C. Leaves.D. Fur.22. What can be inferred from the text?A. Pollination means a lot to fruits and grains.B. Nearly a thousand plants depend on pollination.C. Monkeys

18、are the only nonflying mammal pollinators.D. There are more than 20,000 different species of pollinators.23. What threat are honeybees faced with?A. Climate change.B. Habitat loss.C. Invasive predators.D. Colony collapse disorder.24. What does the underlined “a real danger” in the last paragraph ref

19、er to?A. Bees are disappearing.B. Humans can only survive 4 years.C. Food shortage is serious.D. No pollinating plants, no healthy food.25. Which might be the best title?A. The Importance of PollinatorsB. The Creator of NatureC. The Wonder of ReproductionD. The Secret Life of BeesB1 In 1856, a Briti

20、sh survey team measured the height of Qomolangma with the result of 8,840 meters above sea level. However, the exact measurement has never been settled. In 1955, the figure was adjusted by an Indian survey team to 8,848 meters, and later to 8,850 meters according to a US team in 1999. And in 2005, a

21、 Chinese team gained a height of 8,844 meters, but that result wasnt widely accepted either. 2 On May 6, 2020, a 30-member Chinese survey team, equipped with the latest technology, including a Global Navigation Satellite System receiver and a radar to measure the mountains snow cap, is determined to

22、 settle the dispute(争议).3 But measuring Qomolangma is no easy task. The average air temperature there is -29 and hurricane-like winds blow all the time. According to Li Guopeng, leader of the No.1 Geodetic Survey Team of Chinas Ministry of Natural Resources, despite advanced technologies we now have

23、 - the likes of robots and drones - its uncertain that they can operate smoothly under extreme conditions, which is why sending human experts to the peak is still necessary to ensure a precise reading.4 But (第28题) 5 The truth is that measuring the height of Qomolangma is much more than just getting

24、that one particular number. Mount Qomolangma is the perfect window for observing crustal(地壳的) movements. Tiny changes to the peaks height can indicate whether the two plates, the Eurasian plate and the Indian plate, are heading toward or away from each other. The survey team will also get firsthand

25、information about the condition of the snow and other natural materials at the top, which could be an indicator of climate change on the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau.6 It might be true that settling a dispute was the driving force for continued exploration, but the good thing is that we always end up disco

26、vering so much more. 26. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about? A. The importance of Qomolangma. B. The dispute of Qomolangmas height.C. The difficulty in measuring Qomolangma.D. The change of Qomolangmas height.27. What does Li Guopeng think of the new devices they carried?A. They can read and deal with

27、 the results precisely.B. They might break down under unusual conditions.C. They are the latest advanced technology in the world.D. They will work properly without humans instructions.28. Which of the following is best for the blank in the text?A. what is the process of Chinas measurement?B. how is

28、the latest technology used for the research?C. does a tiny difference really matter for a huge mountain?D. do extreme conditions actually affect the measurement? 29. What is to be discovered through the exact height of Qomolangma?A. The depth of snowcap.B. The diversity of natural materials.C.The st

29、ate of crustal movements.D. The change of worldwide climate.30. What is the writers purpose in writing the text?A. To recommend a good way to settle a dispute.B. To show the history of measuring Qomolangma. C. To advertise Chinas latest advanced technology.D. To stress the value of Chinas latest exp

30、loration in Qomolangma. C1 I was interested in different science fiction ideas and technologies. But there is one theme in science fiction that has always troubled me: when technology subverts (颠覆) its creators.2 Ive been involved in dozens of technology projects. I have to admit that seldom in our

31、design or business discussions have we spent much time on the possible negative impact of our work on the world. Instead, in most cases we just create technology because we see a need, or to solve a problem. 3 Technology has been responsible for an age of distraction. Recently while driving from nor

32、thern New York City to the Elmira area, I saw signs saying, “Next texting stop is three miles ahead. Dont text and drive.” Most states have already outlawed texting while driving, and yet we hear almost weekly of traffic accidents caused by drivers tapping on smartphones. I dont believe Steve Jobs a

33、nd Apple dreamed that the iPhone, or smartphones in general, would give rise to this level of distraction. 4 In a recent Harvard Business Review piece entitled “Liberal Arts (人文科学) in the Data Age,” the author writes about the importance of reconnecting humanism with engineering approach. Many of to

34、days engineers have been so focused on creating new technologies that their short term goals risk covering up unintended long-term outcomes. A few companies, such as Intel, are forward-thinking enough to include ethics (伦理学) professionals on their staff. At this point all tech companies should start

35、 getting serious about the need to hire people with backgrounds in areas such as psychology and philosophy (哲学).5 My hope is that we can all move a little more in creating technology that is both impactful and thoughtful in its engagement with our lives and the world.31. What inspires people to crea

36、te technologies according to the writer?A. A desire to think and create.B. An interest in technology.C. A need to settle a problem.D. An idea from science fiction.32. Why is the example of “texting” mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. To tell the arrival of a new age. B. To criticize wrong driving behaviors

37、. C. To stress Steve Jobs contributions. D. To show negative impact of technology.33. Which of the following can best replace “give rise to” in Paragraph 3? A. Cause.B. Resolve.C. Confirm.D. Permit.34. According to the writer, forward-thinking tech companies should _.A. value liberal arts profession

38、als B. put huge profits first C. focus on creating new technologies D. hire bookish engineers 35. What does the writer want to get across to readers?A. The significance of Liberal Arts.B. Less dependence on technology.C. The importance of humanism in technology.D. Diverse views on science fiction.第二

39、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。将相应选项的标号（A、B、C、D、E）涂在答题卡上。Franklins Experiment: How Much Is True?Benjamin Franklins famous lightning experiment has introduced generations of children to science. 36 The well-known story is that Franklin flew a kite during a storm in 1752

40、. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know if lightning was really produced by electricity. 37 He raised the kite with a piece of string tied to it. A metal key was attached to the string. A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was conducted through the

41、 string to the key. 38 This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity.For years, schools have taught this story and it has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions.

42、However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment are entirely true. Although it has been proved that Franklins experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. 39 But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly

43、 have died from the electric shock.Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newtons head and led him to come up with his theory of gravity. 40 But in science, facts should be proved by experime

44、nts and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear - even if it is a great story. A. Franklin was one of them.B. The detail about the string and the key is true.C. Its true that many discoveries start with an experiment.D. Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than

45、 the truth.E. Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock.F. However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact.G. This experiment proves beyond any doubt that lightning is an electric phenomenon.第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从

46、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。Hardship comes in different shapes and sizes. But few things in life are as 41 as feeling cut off from the people we love. Recently, while 42 against the COVID-19, my grandkids and I have to stay indoors and started 43 via Wechat. Mostly, I read to t

47、hem because I love doing it, but I also do it for their parents mental health. Besides having to stay indoors, they are 44 to homeschool their kids, who cant go to school or play with their friends. Reading to each other is an age-old practice to me. It has 45 and healing(治愈的) power especially in cu

48、rrent situation. When we read, we see the words with our eyes. But hearing them read is a different 46 , we just need to be quiet and listen. Sometimes, the voice and the love it 47 mean far more than the words. Today, I wechatted with my grandkids, Ran and Wey, and read them a book my kids loved lo

49、ng ago, and they thought it 48 , frequently bursting out laughing. Now more than ever, while keeping a safe distance, we all need to 49 each other. Sometimes the words we read are so powerful that they will never be 50 . 41. A. life-changing B. heartbreaking C. risk-taking D. troublemaking42. A. she

50、ltering B. arguing C. going D. warning43. A. chatting B. reading C. drawing D. singing44. A. permittedB. selected C. invited D. forced45. A. comfortingB. suffering C. controlling D. opposing46. A. atmosphereB. experience C. exploration D. choice47. A. identifies B. harvests C. defendsD. involves48.

51、A. annoyingB. incredible C. funny D. complicated49. A. sing high praise forB. show respect for C. give way to D. hold on to50. A. considered B. changed C. forgotten D. expected第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请根据汉语意思及首字母将单词的完整形式写在答题卡上。51. In a school or college, c_(核心) subjects are a group of subjects that hav

52、e to be studied.52. All d_(捐献) blood is tested for HIV and other infections.53. A walking house is c_(有能力的) of using GPS technology to travel to different places.54. They exchanged g_(问候) and got down to business.55. The plastic that ends up in the ocean might be c_(消费) by the same fish which gets o

53、n our plate.56. Experts say the bad weather has o_(发生) so frequently mainly due to climate change.57. Like the young, old people also have the need of cultural life and the need of a_(娱乐).58. We regret to i_(告知) you that your application has been rejected.59. The meeting discussed how to promote c_(

54、合作) between the two countries.60. The defending champion faced several strong o_(对手) in the quarter-finals.第三节（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1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Recently I dined at a “dark restaurant”, 61 people eat in complete darkness, 62 (serve) by blind staff. I wanted to understand t

55、he experience of being blind, and I thought 63 (eat) would be the most difficult activity.It was a difficult meal. Because we couldnt see where anything was, my friend and I knocked over glasses and 64 (drop) food. My senses of taste and smell became more sensitive, and I ate much more 65 (slow). Po

56、uring water was very difficult, plus I kept drinking from my friends glass.After 66 (fail) to pick up any food with a fork, I decided to use my hands. I reached down, 67 (expect) rice and vegetables, but instead I stuck my hand into a bowl of warm, thick soup. “Its best to use a spoon for this cours

57、e,” the waiter said into my ear, helpfully but much too late. Even using a spoon, most of the soup ended up on my shirt. I felt 68 (embarrass), even though no one could see me.Our waiter advised us 69 (lift) the plates and bowls close to our faces. However, I still left the restaurant with a sense o

58、f 70 (hungry), though I was much more aware of the challenges that blind people face.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分45分）第一节 概要写作（满分20分）阅读下面短文, 根据内容写一篇80词左右的内容概要。Is Fast Fashion Taking Over?The fashion industry has changed significantly in recent years. Traditionally, fashion retailers(零售商) created two clothing colle

59、ctions per year, called seasons. Nowadays, in contrast, they can design and manufacture(生产) clothes in as little as four weeks. Fast Fashion means that the latest designs shown at the fashion shows in Paris, London, New York, and Milan can be coped and sold in shopping malls within a month. The adva

60、ntages of rapidly changing fashions are clear. Shortening the life cycle of a product means that if a design doesnt sell well within a week, it is taken out of the stores and replaced with a new one. This is good for manufacturers, as it means a greater volume of sales. It is also good for customers

61、, who can keep up with fast-moving trends cheaply and who can enjoy finding something new every time they visit the store.However, there are also a number of disadvantages to the fast-fashion approach. Perhaps the biggest concern is the impact of wasted clothes on the environment. The low cost of mo

62、st fast fashion enables shoppers to buy several new sets of clothes each season. This means that huge amounts of clothing are thrown away. Furthermore, with fashions changing so quickly, cotton growers need to produce more cotton more cheaply, and that means using more pesticides and chemicals. A th

63、ird problem is the theft of ideas. Fashion houses invest a lot of time and money in new designs, only to see these ideas stolen and copied by fast-fashion companies.In short, these days it seems that the fashion industry is changing almost as fast as the fashion it produces. What do you think of thi

64、s? 第二节 应用文写作（满分25分）Suppose you are Li Hua. You are at a Chinese Art Festival. Please do a live broadcast(直播) to introduce one or two of the following art forms to your friend Eric in New Zealand. (The beginning is given and 80 words or so are expected.)Chinese paintingseal cuttingpaper cuttingcallig

65、raphy高一英语参考答案第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）15 CBACA 610 CBBCB 1115 ACABA 1620 ABCBC第二部分 阅读（每小题2分，满分40分）2125 BADDA 2630 BBCCD 3135 CDAAC 3640 FAEBD 第三部分 语言运用（35分）第一节：完形填空（每小题1分，满分10分）4145 BABDA 4650 BDCDC第二节：单词拼写（每小题1分，满分10分）51. core 52. donated 53. capable 54. greetings 55. consumed 56. occurred 57. amuseme

66、nt 58. inform 59. cooperation 60. opponents第三节：短文填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. where 62. served 63. eating 64. dropped 65. slowly 66. failing 67. expecting 68. embarrassed 69. to lift 70. hunger第四部分 写作（满分45）第一节：概要写作（满分20分）评分要点：时尚改变；快时尚的优点（厂商、消费者）；快时尚的弊端（丢弃的服装、滥用的化学药品、版权的抄袭）评分细则： Change（共6分）：有变化（3分）+ 怎么变（周期短）

67、（3分） Advantages（共6分）：厂商（3分）+消费者（3分）Disadvantages （共6分）：环境影响 丢弃的服装（2分）+ 滥用的化学药品（2分） + 版权抄袭（2分）说明：1. 若以上三大要点仅提及未展开描述，按照3+2+2赋分。 2. 以上要点是在语言表达清晰准确的基础上的赋分。Possible versions：1 A far cry from traditional fashion with only 2 seasons, fast fashion has shortened the life cycle of a product to 4 weeks. That m

68、eans more profit for businesses and a low budget fashion for customers. However, the vast thrown-away clothes, coming along with low cost, and the growing abuse of chemicals for more cheap cotton can cause pressure to the environment. Furthermore, its almost impossible to stop the originality from b

69、eing stolen. (73)2 With the life cycle of a product shortened to 4 weeks, fast fashion is changing the fashion industry. It brings greater profits to manufacturers and cheaper and more fashionable clothes to customers. But the lower cost causes more thrown-away clothes. Chemicals are abused for more

70、 and cheaper cotton. They both damage the environment. Besides, the theft of ideas is unavoidable which is unfair for original brands. (66)3 Great changes have taken place in the fashion industry from two seasons per year to four weeks or even monthly fast fashion. It benefits manufacturers by cutti

71、ng down selling time and expanding selling volume and enables customers to follow fashion timely and cheaply. But piles of wasted clothes and overused chemicals damage the environment. Besides, it fails to stop the original new designs copied and stolen. (66)4 Nowadays,fastfashionhasshortenedthelife

72、cycleofclothestofourweeks,whichmeansa greatervolumeofsalesformanufacturersandcheaperandmorefashionableclothesforcustomers. However,thewastedclothesduetothelowcostandmoreusageofchemicalscandogreatharmtotheenvironment.Besides,thetheftofdesignsisalsoaseriousproblemcausedbyfastfashion.(65)第二节：应用文（满分25分）

73、评分说明:1. 内容：作品样貌客观描述；作品内涵解析；作品制作过程的观察与解释；该作品形式通识性介绍等与某艺术形式或题中呈现的作品相关内容。上述内容其中一方面或几方面均可。2. 结尾：最后继续直播或结束直播均可。3. 语言：体现直播时的互动性及口语化特点。Possible versions：1 Hi, Eric! Im now at a Chinese Art Festival. Were going to set out a journey of much excitement and discovery. Here we go!See the old lady working on a p

74、iece of red paper with scissors? She is a master of paper cutting, and she is also an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage. Let me come closer and find out what she is creating. Wow, portraits of characters fighting with COVID-19! Hold on. Ill offer you a close-up view of the great work! Look,

75、can you read the determination and confidence in their eyes and clenchedfists? Really impressive, isnt it?Okay, Id better move on. You can see there are so many people over there2 Hi, Eric. I am now at a Chinese Art festival. Eager to know some Chinese art forms? Here we go!Get a load of the Chinese

76、 painting hanging here! It is called Night-Shining White, one of the most significant horse paintings in China. Can you feel the power of the horse within its burning eyes and kicking hooves? Chinese painting can always present things vividly even though it is done simply with a brush and ink. Its a

77、mazing, right? Hold on. Ill move on to show you more.3 Hi, Eric! Im now at a Chinese Art Festival and Im going to introduce paper cutting and calligraphy in todays live broadcast. As you know, both paper cutting and calligraphy are Chinas most popular and characteristic folk arts. Lets first get clo

78、se to the paper-cut. Look! How amazing the four figures are. Can you feel their determination to fight with Wuhanese against COVID-19? I guess thats why it attracts many people. Now, lets move on to the calligraphy stand. How free and elegant the strokes are! Amazing, isnt it?Bye for now. I do hope

79、you can experience such a festival and feel the power of Chinese arts.4 Hi, Eric! Im now at a Chinese Art Festival and Im going to show you one of our Chinese traditional art treasuresseal cutting.Look! Here are some small square stones but they are not ordinary stones. Can you see the characters at

80、 this side? Yeah, this is our traditional art formseal cutting, a combination of calligraphy and carving. Chinese characters are carved into small squares of stone and then we can stamp the characters onto paper with ink. Just like this. Look at the characters! Pretty awesome, isnt it?Eager to know

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83、cialist.Text 5 W: Excuse me, was that last announcement about our flight?M: Yes. They said wed be boarding in fifteen minutes.Text 6 W: SRT electricity, can I help you?M: Yes, I have a problem with my electricity.W: Sorry to hear that. Your account number, please.M: Its XW94702.W: OK. Mm. Our notes

84、say that we arranged for an engineer to visit your house yesterday. Did he check the electricity?M: No, he didnt. Five minutes after he arrived, he had an emergency call and left.W: Im very sorry. I can arrange for another engineer to visit you on Wednesday.M: Do you have an exact time for his visit

85、?W: Is two oclock OK for you?M: Yes, thats fine. Thank you.W: No problem.Text 7 M: The guest for today is Sue Walter. She is a famous judge in court. Good morning, Sue!W: Good morning, Shon. I am glad to be here today.M: Right. Whats the best part of being a judge in court?W: Having a voice in the d

86、ecision-making process. There is something extremely satisfying about that.M: Whats your idea of happiness?W: I think it would be satisfaction of enjoying things with others, meaning when you give it to others whether its time, attention, a gift, anything, just those moments of sharing.M: Thank you,

87、 Sue.Text 8 Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa, climbing it is no small task, especially for a group of seven who are all disabled in some way. Here we have one of the climbers, Mike, to share his experience.Madam: How do you feel about the climb, Mike?Mike: It was a lot more diffic

88、ult than we had expected, but we made it.Madam: Why did you choose to conquer such a height?Mike: We regard this as a chance to prove the human spirit.Madam: How long did the adventure last?Mike: 30 days and we reached the top on June 5th. Madam: Getting to the top was definitely the high point. Tha

89、nk you, Mike.Text 9 W: Hi, Alan. What are you doing?M: Oh, hi, Lisa. Im just sorting out the rubbish. I try to separate all the cardboard boxes.W: Oh, do you recycle them?M: Yeah. W: Thats good. Theres a bottle bank near my house, so I recycle all my empty bottles.M: Do you mean plastic bottles or g

90、lass ones?W: Only glass ones. There isnt anywhere near me where you can recycle plastic bottles.M: Really? Clive was telling me that the council has put a recycling bin for plastic bottles outside his local supermarket. He takes all his empty plastic bottles there.W: Good for him. Did you know that

91、Becky takes all her old clothes to the recycling center in her town?M: It seems like everyones recycling something these days. I think its great. Even my little cousin, Mark, does his bit for the environment. His dad buys him a comic every time he goes to the newsagent. Mark reads them and then take

92、s them to the paper-recycling bin by the park.W: What a great kid!Text 10 May I have your attention please? As you are aware, the nation is experiencing an energy shortage. The president has asked everyone to cooperate in making the best possible use of energy resources. In answer to the presidents

93、request, the Davis Company will take these actions:1. During the winter months, the temperature in all offices will be no higher than 20. It is recommended that all employees wear warm clothing.2. To save electricity, every employee is asked to turn off the lights when leaving his or her office. 3.

94、All offices and hallways will be cleaned during working hours rather than at night. Please cooperate with the cleaning staff in this matter. We are asking for everyones cooperation in making this plan a success. If you have further suggestions for using energy wisely, please contact your supervisor. Thank you.