宁夏银川市2021届高三英语下学期4月教学质量检测试题.doc

1、宁夏银川市2021届高三英语下学期4月教学质量检测试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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 你的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读卡一小题。每段对话仅读二遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是 C1. What does the woman prefer to do?A. A

2、void the traffic jam.B.Check in the hotel.C. Find a quiet place.2. How many times has the man been to China? A. Once.B. TwiceC. Three times. 3.Where does the conversation take place?A. At a store.B. At a hotel.C. At a laundry.4. What is the woman , s plan for next Friday?A. Attending a lunch party.B

3、. Going on a business tripC. E-mailing the man a report.5.What does the man think of his new English teacher?:A. Serious.B. Boring.C. Good.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7两个

4、小题。6. Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To book a trip.B. To cancel a trip.C. To put off a trip.7. How much is the trip to Paris?A. $500.B. $300.C. $650.听下面一段对话,回答第8至第9两个小题。8. What did the man do just now?A. He exercised indoors.B. He worked hard.C. He took a walk.9. What is the relationship bet

5、ween the speakers?A. Friends,B. Waitress and customer.C. Husband and wife.听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What is most probably the woman?A. A secretary.B. A saleswoman.0. A manager.11. Why does John Green want to speak to Mark Brown?A. To inform him of the new office.B. To ask some personal problems.C. T

6、o discuss about a new order.12. What is John Greens new number?A.86392747.B. 86392774.C.83697247.听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What program was put off to next week?A. Some news reports.B. A talk show.C. A football game.14. Who was badly injured?A. The teacher.B. The bus driver.C. The truck driver.15. H

7、ow many students got hurt in the accident?A. 2.B. 18.C. 20.16. What caused the accident?A. Drunk driving.B. Bad weather.C. Speeding.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. When did the speakers mother begin to teach her math?A. At the age of four.B. At the age of five.C. At the age of six.18. What did the speaker

8、s mother often ask her to do?A. Help with her work.B. Go shopping by herself.C. Practice math by doing the shopping.19. What did the speaker find interesting?A. Building things.B. Staying alone in a house. C. Collecting special materials.20. What does the speaker mainly talk about?A. Her childhood e

9、xperience.B. Her work as an engineer at Boeing.C. The ways she gets along with her parents.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。AIn a lot of other states in America, warm sunny days mean lazy afternoons are spent on the beach. In Oregon , people pa

10、ck hiking shoes with their bathing suits. Here are 3 incredible hikes for you.Cascade Head PreserveDistance：6.8 milesDifficulty ： ModerateNearest Town ： Lincoln CityManaged by international nonprofit The Nature Conservancy, the Cascade Head Preserve is an excellent hike that typically marks the divi

11、sion between the north and central Oregon coast. There are upper and lower trailheads（道路的起点），with about 3.4 miles of trail between the two.Cape LookoutDistance ： 5 milesDifficulty ： EasyNearest Town ： TillamookOf all the Capes （岬角）on the Oregon coast, Cape Lookout might be the most famous, projectin

12、g 1.5 miles into the ocean. Visitors can tackle the five-mile, round-trip hike to the tip of the cape which passes several incredible views over the Pacific Ocean. Separate trails lead down to South Beach and the Campground.Clatsop Loop HikeDistance ： 3 milesDifficulty ： EasyNearest Town: Cannon Bea

13、chThere are several trails that traverse Tillamook Head at Ecola State Park , but the Clatsop Loop Hike takes top honor for its breathtaking Cliffside views and quiet forested paths. Take, the seaside trail from Indian Beach to the Hikers Camp, then take the forested path back. If you really want to

14、 take up the challenge, you can also hike the backside of Ecola for an additional 4 miles （one way） to a trailhead in seaside.21. Which is the dividing line between the north and central Oregon coast?A. Lincoln City.B, Cascade Head Preserve.C. Cape LookoutD. Cannon Beach22. What can you do while sta

15、nding on the tip of the cape?A. Go camping in the wildB. Go hiking through the forests.C. Kill time on the beach.D. Enjoy views over the ocean.23. What is the Clatsop Loop Hike famous for?A. The vast forests. B. The easy hikes.C. The amazing scenery.D. The quiet seaside.B As I lie here in my hot, un

16、comfortable hospital bed, all I can think about is how badly I want to leave this place. It has been four days of doctors giving bad news, medicine injections, procedures, MRIs and restless nights. I have been able to eat one meal a day due to the surgeries I was scheduled for later. I ask my mom to

17、 bring me my car keys and on my key chain, there is a soft piece of leather made from my first baseball glove. She looks worried and sad, handing the keychain to me. In the fibers of the leather are so many memories that have transformed me as a person.I grab my keys and touch a smooth piece of leat

18、her. It is a nice coffee brown and about 3 inches in length. Every time I touch it, I think of one thing baseball. The key chain is made from my first baseball glove that I cherished so much It carries great moments like championships as well as moments when I strike out and lose. Each one has trans

19、formed me not only as a baseball player, but as a person.All of a sudden, my nurse walks in and I jump when I hear her voice. She didnt mean to interrupt , but I need more medicine. Once she leaves, I focus back and grasp the cowhide. I rub my fingers up and down just feeling this reminder of the ga

20、me. It takes me on a wild road trip through my brain and I am stopping at each baseball memory. This time I begin to picture the people that are involved in my baseball life.I open my eyes realizing the road trip that I used to be on has gone with the wind. My gaze shifts to the clock on the opposit

21、e wall. Almost an hour has passed! Even in tough times the things and people you love can help you escape and you will get over all the difficulties.24. What makes the author mother worried? A. the authors skill in baseball.B. the authors attitude to his life.C. the authors present situation.D. the

22、poor condition of the hospital.25. Why does the author treasure the keychain?A. It brings back plenty of memories.B. It is soft and comfortable to touch.C. it has witnessed his great moments.D. It is made from one of his baseball gloves.26. What does the underlined word cowhide in paragraph 3 mean?A

23、. MedicineB. BaseballC. GloveD. Leather27. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. The author feels depressed.B. The author is confident of his future.C. The author cherishes his past experience.D. The author feels tired of the life in the hospital.CChinese cuisine is widely known and enjoye

24、d all around the world. Who doesnt long for a favorite Chinese dish? But there is one interesting concept concerning Chinese food which is almost unheard in the West, and which is becoming increasingly ignored by the youth of the East-the ancient custom of tonic food. Tonic food; is food which is co

25、nsumed to improve ones well-being or avoid sickness. For instance, it was once the custom for new mothers to eat a sesame oil hotpot every day for the first month after giving birth. It was believed that this dish would benefit the muscles, reduce pain, improve circulation，stimulate sweating, and wa

26、rm the body. Some foods, such as goat meat and spinach （菠菜）,are seen as “hot”， while others, such as Chinese cabbage and radishes （小萝卜），are seen as “cold”. One should be careful not to eat too much of either “hot or “cold food. However , how much hot or cold food one should eat depends on the time o

27、f the year, how the food is prepared and what it is prepared with , and the individuals health.The custom of employing tonic food for a healthier life also influences the catering industry. Chinese herbal medicines, such as the wo1fberry（枸杞子）,can be found on many a restaurant menu, either added to f

28、ruit tea or as a beneficial addition to a dish. These herbs attract customers, such as overworked office staff, in need of a modest pick-me-up；So, whether you need to boost your strength with a large helping of chicken soup, or increase your mental powers with a serving of pig brain soup, you may fi

29、nd that this ancient Chinese custom could be just the tonic you were looking for. .28. What is the present situation of tonic food?A. It is catching less attention.B. It is well known worldwide.C. It is enjoyed by many young people.D. It is becoming increasingly popular.29. What is believed to benef

30、it hew mothers?A. Fruit tea.B. Chinese cabbage.C, Pig brain soup.D. Sesame oil hotpot.30. Which of the following best explains “catering” underlined in paragraph 3?A. Medicine.B. Restaurant.C. Education.D. Fashion.31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Charm of Chinese CuisineB. The P

31、opularity of Tonic FoodC. An Introduction to Chinese Tonic FoodD. Differences Between Hot Food and Cold FoodDNow many countries work towards a carbon-neutral future, hoping to achieve the real green growth and change. The current UK government had originally set out plans to become carbon-zero by 20

32、50. And in a new announcement regarding the UKs green economic recovery, the Prime Minister has committed to accelerating offshore wind by 2030.In a recent speech, Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the government will invest in clean energy, promising that 160m will be dedicated t

33、o building wind turbines （涡轮机）to help the country build back greener. It11 create 2,000 jobs in construction, and support 60,000 more, by upgrading ports and factories to build the turbines. He announced that “ we believe that in 10 years time offshore wind will be powering every home in the country

34、.In Boris Johnsons speech, he said the UK would become the world leader in clean wind energy” and perhaps also in its further green recovery plans. Attention has been paid to wind , as.it is a limitless resource on the island that is Britain. Plans included employing new floating offshore technology

35、 , where large farms could be placed further out to sea.Before this announcement, climate activists and organizations have been urging world governments to include climate change concerns in their economic recoveries. Organizations such as the International Energy Agency worked out a sustainable ene

36、rgy plan that provided a blueprint on how governments could encourage economic growth with climate change in mind, by moving towards areas such as clean energy and creating jobs within this area. In the UKs economic recovery plan, the government rolled out a scheme that allowed home owners to access

37、 a grant that would enable them to upgrade their homes with energy-saving improvements.Reported in The Guardian, executive director of the environmental NGO Greenpeace UK, John Sauven, said: If carried through , the commitment would help strengthen the UKs global leadership in this key technology. W

38、e now need to see the Prime Ministers newly-found enthusiasm is followed through by knocking down all the barriers that the offshore wind industry faces in delivering its ambition.32. What is the benefit of building the turbines besides providing the new energy?A. Developing the technology.B. Having

39、 more people employed. C. Getting many large farms built.D. Making all homes powered cleanly.33. What measure does Britain take when carrying out its economic recovery plan?A. Cooperate with other foreign governments,B. Build a blueprint on fighting climate change.C. Encourage the use of energy-savi

40、ng equipment.D. Seek the support of the international organizations.34. Why is John Sauven mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To predict the future of Britains energy.B. To get people to support the government.C. To think highly of the use of wind energy.D. To comment on the new announcement.35. Wha

41、t might be the best title for the text?A. Britain hopes to power homes by wind farm by 2030.B. Britain takes the lead in using sustainable new energy.C. Britain calls on the world to accelerate offshore energy.D. Britain is expected to mainly use wind energy by 2030；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

42、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。Though China has increasingly adopted Western influences, the traditional family structure is still highly valued and holds a vital position, in Chinese culture. Both traditional and modem Chinese families have similar values and morals to one another. 36 .In the traditi

43、onal Chinese family, the man is very important. 37 . At the same time, he is given all the decision-making power when it comes to his wife, family and other family members. He is also responsible for taking care of and paying for his children. In modern families, the family members consultelders abo

44、ut important decisions, but the father no longer has the final say with regard to his adult childrens lives.Traditional mothers usually stay at home to take care of the home , the children , and the rest of the family. 38 .However, they still rely on their husbands or fathers for financial support a

45、t some point in their lives.In many Asian cultures , the elders of the family are respected for their wisdom； In both traditional and modern families, elders are taken care of and looked up to by the rest of the family. 39 . Even in the modem households, many grandparents live with their children.40

46、 . But the family structure and the importance of family values remain a focus. Families are still honored and respected, whether you live in traditional, rural environment, or the modem, urban city.A. He gains his independence from his familyB. Many modem Chinese women have careersC. These have bee

47、n a part of daily life for many centuriesD. Women in modern times are actually completely independentE. He is responsible for maintaining, providing for and protecting his familyF. Chinese culture has experienced many dramatic changes in recent yearsG. In traditional families, including those living

48、 in a rural environment, many households include five generations living together第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节；（共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。Ingrid Silva： Im a ballerina that never wasSilva grew up in Rio de Janeiros Benfica, a working-class neighborhood near the citys

49、stadium. A neighbor Who 41 near a dance studio, 42 Silvas mom to consider classes for her children. At eight-years-old, Silva started 43 , lessons after passing a （an） 44 that landed her in a program that provided classical ballet training for children 45 teens that could not afford dance class.At 1

50、3-years-old, Silva knew she wanted to pursue ballet as career, despite the odds （可能性） seemingly 46 ； her. Lets be -real, black girls arent seen much in the world of 47 balletThere many black ballerinas（芭蕾舞女演员）in Brazil, which is 48 but racism was never something in the middle of my dream. When I 49

51、the chance to come to New York and dance with Dance Theater of Harlem I 50 there were no barriers in my way, Silva said. At first ballet and her body just never quite. 51 It worked wonders for； her posture and form, Silva never 52 her passion for dancing. Silva still takes classes occasionally for a

52、 workout. She still goes to 53 , and has always kept her eye on amazing dancers, especially black ballerinas, 54 to be a black ballerina is a revolutionary act.55 , if people dont believe you. can win then; you have to make them believe. You always have to believe that you can. No. matter what peopl

53、e tell you,56 for your dreams and never give up.”Silva doesnt realize her presence has an influence 57 the world, which 58 her charm. She plans to dance for as long as she can, and she, will 59 leave a trail（痕迹）of black girl magic： 60 her in the process.41. A. droveB. wentC. workedD. ran42.A. preven

54、t B. encouraged. C. toldD. ordered43. A. taking B. consideringC. buyingD. selecting44. A. taskB. consideringB. experiment C. testD. analysis45. A. orB. soC. butD. and46. A. went acrossB. went away,C. went aboutD. went against47. A. professionalB. specialC. beautifulD. tall48. A. greatB. unusualC. sa

55、dD. fair49. A. heardB. hadC. missedD. thought50. A. realizedB. understoodC. noticedD. recognized51. A. turned againstB. went withC. matched upD. took after52. A. gainedB. leftC. wastedD. lost53. A. moviesB. showsC. exhibitionsD. museums54. A. butB. soC. thoughD. because55. A. Basically B. GreatlyC.

56、WronglyD. Probably56. A. stopB. fightC. walkD. beat57. A. onB. inC. atD. for58. A. narrows downB. builds onC. replaces withD. adds toD. adds to 59. A. confidentlyB. reallyC. surely D. solidly60.A.aboveB. behind C. aheadD. after第二节(共10小题海题L5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；Connect Online to me

57、et OfflineIn our information technology society, we often have 61. (many) communications online than offline. For example, just compare the number of people to 62. you have sent online messages with that o the people you 63.(meet) in the past two weeks.However, there are now mobile apps which allow

58、you 64. (connect) with strangers online and then meet in person, and Im not talking about dating apps! Rather, Im referring to apps. which help to connect people with similar 65. (interest) who live in the same city. To begin, with, get online and find a group that interests you. Then, simply join 6

59、6. group. As long as youre in a group with like-minded people, you will be able to enjoy 67.(do) the same activities together. You can do this 68. free, although some apps will ask you to pay if you want to create an interest group.There is a wide 69. (vary) of interest groups out there, such as tho

60、se for hiking, football, photography? board games, poetry, or dog owners. You name it, theyve got it! This is 70. (real)a great way to network, meet people if you re new to a city, or simply to make new friends.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)假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处 语言

61、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:在缺词处加一个漏字符号( ),并在其下面写出该加的词。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。My sister is the person I admire most, taught at a famous university currently. She started to help my mother with housework at a early age. When she

62、 was young, many girls go out to play with their friends. However, she often went to the library which she read a lot of books. My sister was determined to study even harder to enter into her dream college. Thanks to her hard work, she admitted to Peking University. Unbelievably, she managed to supp

63、ort her through the college by doing variously part-time jobs. ,Having gained a doctor degree, she was offered a position at a famous university. What she had done finally paid for. My sister set a good example for me.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华,你校外教Lucy近期要回国,你班同学准备举行晚会为她送行。请你写一封电子 邮件，告知她相关情况，内容包括：1. 晚会目的；

64、 2.晚会时间、地点；3.晚会的内容。注意：1.字数100字左右；2.可适当增加细节；以使行文连贯;参考词汇:a farewell party欢送会Dear Lucy,Yours sincerely,Li Hua银川市2021年普通高中教学质量检测英语参考答案及评分标准第一部分：听力1-5 CBABC6-10 BB AC A11-15 CBBAA 16-20 CACAA第二部分：阅读理解21-23 BDC 24-27 CADB 28-31 ADBC 32-35 BCDA 36-40 CEBGF第三部分：语言知识运用第一节：完型填空 41-45 CBACD 46-50 DACBA 51-55 C

65、DBDA 56-60 BADCB第二节：语法填空 61. more62, whom63, have met64. to connect65. interests66. the67, doing68, for69, variety70. really第四部分：写作第一节：短文改错第二节：书面表达Dear Lucy,Hearing that youll return to your hometown, all the students in our class are determined to hold a farewell party for you to extend our gratitu

66、de for your selfless devotion to all of us.The party will be held at at 6:30 on Saturday evening in the classroom of Class 12. Grade three. At the beginning of the party, a surprising gift will be presented to you, which conveys our best wishes for you. And then, some students will show their talent

67、s in singing English songs taught by you so that they will make it possible for all of you to remember the happy time we have spent together. At last, a special game will be designed in order to make all of us have a wonderful time together.Hope that you can join us. We cant wait to see you.书面表达评分标准

68、一、评分原则1.本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分；2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确 定或调整档次，最后给分；3.词数少于80和多于120的，从总分中减去2分；4.评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的 连贯性；5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。 英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受；6.如书写较差以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。二、评分要点主要点：1.晚会目的；2.晚会时间、地点；3.晚会的内容。次要点：1.写信原因；2.希望。三、各档次的给分范围和要求第五档完全

69、完成了试题规定的任务。覆盖所有内容要点。应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。-语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。-有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。完全达到了预期的写作目的。21-25 分第四档完成了试题规定的任务。-虽漏掉一两个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。一应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。-语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。16-20 分应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。达到了预期的写作目的。第三档完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和

70、词汇能满足任务的要求。有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。-应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作 目的。11-15 分第二档-未恰当完成试题规定的任务。-漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。-有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。6-10 分第一档未完成试题规定的任务。明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。缺乏语句间的连接

71、成分，内容不连贯。信息未能传达给读者。1-5分0分0分未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或 所写内容无法看清。2021年银川市高三质检听力录音原文Text 1M: I dont think we can find a better hotel around here at this time.W: Lets walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just cant bear the traffic noise here.Text 2W: Great changes have taken

72、 place in China in the last few years. Its worth visiting China.M: Yes. And I am going to pay a third visit to China later on National Day.Text 3M: So how much does this pair of jeans cost?W: 200 dollars.M: Its a bit expensive.W: But you can get another pair like this one for free if you buy it.Text

73、 4M: We are having a small lunch party next Friday. Would you like to come?W: Id love to, but Im afraid I will be away at a meeting in Hawaii and please e-mail me a copy of the report we just talked about.Text 5W: I heard your new English teacher is a 50-year-old woman. Her class must be very boring

74、.M: I was afraid so at first, but it turned out she is quite a great teacher. She has many special teaching methods.Text 6M: Hi. I booked a tour to Paris, but I wont be able to go because I cant get time off from work.W: Do you need to cancel your tour or just change the dates?M: Id like to cancel.

75、Can I get my money back?W: Yes, but Im afraid we can only give you a 50% refund. Thats $650.M: Thats fine.Text 7W: Its already five oclock now. What about going out for supper?M: Ive just worked out at the gym. Now I dont feel like walking. Lets order room service.W: OK. Have you seen the menu?M: Ye

76、s. Its on the desk.W: I got it.M: So what do they have?W: Theyve got everything - pasta, pizza, sushi, hamburgers and salads. So what do you want to eat?M: To be honest, I want none of the things you mentioned. Give me the menu, please. I want to look at it myself.If there is nothing, I like on it.

77、Im afraid weve to go to find a place to eat.W: OK, honey.Text 8W: Good Aim Company. This is Mark Browns office. How may I help you, please?M: Hello. This is John Green calling. May I speak to Mr. Brown, please?W: Sorry, but Mr. Brown isnt in the office at the moment. Hell be back around 3:00 this af

78、ternoon. Do you want to leave him a message, please?M: Yes. Please tell him that John Green called and ask him to call me back once hes back in the office.W: May I ask what it is about, please?M: Yes. Its about the new order he placed last week. There are still some things I want to talk with him ab

79、out.W: OK. What number shall I have him call you back?M: Ive changed my office. So my number is no longer 86392747. Now the last two numbers are 74 instead of 47.W: OK. Ive written it down.M: Thanks.Text 9W: Did you watch the talk show last night?M: No. There was a football game on, so the talk show

80、 was put off to next week.W: Then did you watch the football game?M: No, Im not a football fan. I just watched some news. A school bus that left Central High School at 3: 00 pm was struck by a truck. It ran into the back of the bus.W: Oh, thats terrible. Did anyone get hurt?M: Yes. The teacher on th

81、e bus was badly injured. But luckily, only two of the twenty students were injured. And neither the bus driver nor the truck driver was injured.W: So what caused the accident? It was a beautiful day yesterday. It couldnt have been the weather.M: Yeah, it wasnt the weather. The truck was traveling at

82、 a speed of 50 mph. The speed limit near the school is usually 30.W: Speeding is as dangerous as drunk driving.M: I totally agree.Text 10W: Good morning, boys and girls. My name is Tiera Fletcher. Im glad to be invited here by your head teacher to tell you about what I loved doing as a young girl. W

83、hen I was little, I was really interested in mathematics. My mom was working for a large company. She helped her company keep track of money. She began to teach me about the basic knowledge of mathematics before I turned five. I really loved dealing with numbers. Id use math to help her with her sho

84、pping. We would go to the grocery store. She would have me tell her how much we would spend on the things. So thats how I practiced math. Since I didnt complain about it, my mom understood that I must have a love for math. When I was young, I also loved drawing and building things. When I was drawing a house. I would actually want to build it. Id use simple materials to build it. Today. I work as an engineer at Boeing. I do what I truly love doing. I hope you all can find out what you truly love and do it in the future.