云南省保山一中2017_2018学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题2018082902140.doc

1、2017-2018学年保山一中高一年级下学期期末考试英 语 试 卷注意事项：1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分。考试时间120分钟。2. 请将各题答案填涂在答题卡上，填在试卷上无效。第卷（选择题，共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上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.

2、 What does the woman want to drink? A. Orange juiceB. CoffeeC. Hot chocolate2. Why didnt Lucy go to see the film? A. She was illB. Her aunt visited her.C. She was busy with work.3. What is the woman doing now?A. Doing her homeworkB. Cleaning her roomC. Watering the flowers4. What is the probable rel

3、ationship between thespeakers!? A. Employer and employeeB. Husband and wifeC. Mother and son 5. How did the woman get her purse back? A. She found it by herself B. She asked the police for help C. Her mother found it at home.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。每段对话后有几个小题，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

4、应位置。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What do we know about the womans grandpa?A. He wants the woman to become a soldier.B. He lives in the village.C. He dislikes working on the farm.7. Why does the woman often visit her grandpa?A. To help her grandpa with farm w

5、ork.B. To keep her grandpa company.C. To enjoy the beautiful scenery there.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How about the woman feel now?A. BreathlessB. DizzyC. Sleep9. What will the man do next?A. Help the woman call for leaveB. Get the woman a glass of waterC. Ask someone to look after the woman.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题

6、。10. What is the womans problem?A. She has a coughB. She has a breathing problemC. She is a little overweight11. What does the man advise the woman to do on weekends?A. To play badmintonB. To do some yogaC. To go running12. What does the man want to buy?A. A badminton racketB. Yoga clothesC. A pair

7、of sports shoes听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Why does the man want to make a detailed plan?A. To save moneyB. To visit more placesC. To make his trip easier14. Who probably works in a travel agency?A. The womanB. The mans neighborC. The mans roommate15. What has Jack advised the man to do?A. To collect some

8、useful informationB. To fly first classC. To buy tickets at a discount16. What does the man care about most?A. TimeB. MoneyC. Comfort听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Which of the following is NOT among the worlds four largest ice and snow festivals?A. Japans Sapporo Snow FestivalB. Norways Skin FestivalC. Cana

9、das Toronto Winter Carnival18. When does the Harbin Ice Festival start every year?A. On January 5thB. On February 5thC. On January 15th19. Why did the government decide to hold the ice and snow festival?A. To protect the environmentB. To promote Harbins tourismC. To entertain more people20. What hap

10、pened in 1985?A. The officers met tourists from Taiwan and Hong KongB. The officers suggested holding an ice and snow festivalC. The first Ice Lantern Show was open第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。第一节（共15分，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题给出的四个选

11、项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AOne day. One lifetime. You can do it! From the museum of modem art to the museum of ancient articles, visit our picks for the worlds best museums.National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa)This museum has a great collection of art spanning the Middle Ages to the present day,

12、including American, Indian, European, Inuit and Canadian works. It offers a unique, near-complete overview of Canadian art from early Quebec religious work, through Inuit work from the 1950s, to the contemporaries.Tokugawa Art Museum (Japan)The Tokugawa family reigned over Japan from 1600 to 1868. U

13、nder them, the country enjoyed the longest period of peace in its history. This time span is also known as the Edo period, during which the arts flowered in Japan. Artists of this period directly influenced Western masters such as Monet, Gauguin and Whistler and have since gone on to become househol

14、d names. Other exhibits effectively present, through accurately reproduced environments, aspects of Japanese life at the time.Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)Highlights of this museums collection include a 4th-century Christian marble bust (半身像) of St. Paul at prayer, and a painting that questions life

15、and our very existence, Gauguins “Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?” Its a must go in the US.The Egyptian Museum (Cairo)As well as gathering together some of the finest archaeological finds from all Egypt, this museum also provides a rare opportunity to simply pop in and within

16、 minutes be standing face-to-face with one of the greatest works of mankind, Tutankhamuns golden mask. A portrait of unbelievable quality, craftsmanship and beauty, the highly polished gold face at once a god, a king and a teenager shines like water: delicate, yet untouchable all at the same time.21

17、. Which museum will you visit if you want to know more about Monet?A. Tokugawa Art Museum. B. National Gallery of Canada.C. Museum of Fine Arts. D. The Egyptian Museum.22. What kind of works cant you see in the National Gallery of Canada?A. American works. B. European works.C. Japanese works. D. Inu

18、it woks. 23. What is the most famous art work in The Egyptian Museum?A. Gauguins painting. B. A golden mask of Tutankhamun. C. The Tokugawa family paintings. D. A 4th-century Christian marble bust of St. Paul at prayer. BI recently posted a picture on Facebook from the movie Mad Max, a film where tw

19、o groups race through the desert in steam punk vehicles, and wrote, “Actual picture of my way to work today.” It was meant to be a joke because of the sandstorms in Beijing, but one of my friends from back home thought it was real.I couldnt imagine how they could think that is actually what China is

20、 like. China has so many more conveniences and advantages than the West, and many of my friends agree. “I dont know how I will be able to deal when I go back home,” said a friend who is about to end her gap year in Beijing. “Ive become so spoiled in China.China seems to be leading the way in innovat

21、ion and convenience for daily life. Back home I could never shop, pull out my phone and scan a QR code to pay.There have been rumors of starting bike sharing in my hometown for years with little success while bike sharing suddenly appeared in Beijing overnight. I just step outside and scan a code, a

22、nd I am on my way.Going out to eat with a group of friends back home was troublesome for both the group and the servers. Splitting checks and swiping(刷) 10 different cards or making change for each person in the group can be a pain. But with Chinas WeChat, you can quickly send your friends your part

23、 of the bill.The list goes onWhen I first arrived in Beijing, I was dead set on leaving in a month. That month has come and gone. Now, when someone asks me when Im coming back, I think to myself, “Who knows?”While my friends think Im riding through the desert on a motorbike, I am actually taking a “

24、Didi” for what is the equivalent of $5 in the US.With all the conveniences and technology here, I may never want to go back.24. Whats the function of Paragraph 1?A. To introduce a movie.B. To tell an interesting story.C. To introduce the topic.D. To show the weather in Beijing.25. How did the author

25、 feel when he first came to Beijing?A. He couldnt stand the weather.B. He didnt want to stay long.C. He never wanted to go back home.D. He was amazed at the bike sharing.26. What can we infer from the text?A. China is the first country to start bike sharing.B. The author has become used to mobile pa

26、yment in China.C. People always use WeChat to pay when eating out in the US.D. The authors friends all know the convenience of living in China.27. What does the text intend to tell us?A. Bike sharing has spread all over China.B. Foreigners have misunderstandings of China.C. Technology has brought mu

27、ch convenience in China.D.Life in foreign countries is not as easy as we thought.C A robot called Bina48 has successfully taken a course in the philosophy of love at Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU), in California.According to course instructor William Barry, associate professor at NDNU, Bina48

28、 is the worlds first socially advanced robot to complete a college course, a feat he described as “remarkable.” The robot took part in class discussions, gave a presentation with a student partner and participated in a debate with students from another institution.Before becoming a student, Bina48 a

29、ppeared as a guest speaker in Barrys classes for several years. One day when addressing Barrys class, Bina48 expressed a desire to go to college, a desire that Barry and his students enthusiastically supported. Rather than enroll Bina48 in his Robot Ethics: Philosophy of Emerging Technologies course

30、, Barry suggested that Bina48 should take his course Philosophy of Love instead. Love is a concept Bina48 doesnt understand, said Barry. Therefore the challenge would be for Barry and his students to teach Bina48 what love is.“Some interesting things happened in the class,” said Barry. He said that

31、his students thought it would be straightforward to teach Bina48 about love, which, after all, is “fairly simple its a feeling,” said Barry. But the reality was different. Bina48 ended up learning “31 different versions of love,” said Barry, highlighting some of the challenges humans may face when w

32、orking with artificial intelligence in future. Bina48 participated in class discussions via Skype and also took part in a class debate about love and conflict with students from West Point. Bina48s contribution to the debate was filmed and posted on YouTube. It was judged that Bina48 and NDNU classm

33、ates were the winners of this debate.In the next decade, Barry hopes Bina48 might become complex enough to teach a class, though he says he foresees robots being used to better the teaching and learning experience, rather than replacing instructors completely.28. What was Bina48s performance like in

34、 class?A. Unattractive. B. Insignificant.C. Far-reaching. D. Extraordinary.29. What does the underlined word “addressing” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Giving a speech to. B. Consulting with.C. Dealing with.D. Sending a letter to.30. What can we learn from the passage?A. It was interesting for Bin

35、a48 to learn about love.B. It was quite tough for Bina48 to learn about love.C. Humans can launch a challenge to artificial intelligence.D. Artificial intelligence may somehow be superior to man.31. What does Barry think of the future development of Bina48?A. It will surely be able to serve as a tea

36、cher.B. It will completely take the place of instructors.C. It will be able to promote learning and teaching.D. It will be smart enough to control human beings.D The Lifecycle of a T-shirtWe all probably have a lot of T-shirts, but do you ever stop and think about the influence of a T-shirt on the p

37、lanet? Youd probably be surprised to learn whats involved in the lifecycle of just one T-shirt.There are 5 major stages: material, production, shipping, use and disposal.The material stage involves farming, irrigating, fertilizing, harvesting and ginning. While cotton is a natural fiber and not as h

38、armful to the environment as manmade fibers, it still takes a toll in the material and production stages. Commercial cotton farming uses a large amount of water, and the use of pesticides (杀虫剂）is widespread across the globe, especially in cotton farming. Studies have shown that farmers spend around

39、$4.1 billion on pesticides annually, of which 25% was spent on cotton crops in the US.Once the cotton is grown and harvested, so begins the production stage: spinning, knitting, bleaching, dyeing, cutting, sewing, etc.these processes also use a great deal of water and energy. Commercial dyes and ble

40、aches are harmful pollutants and can eventually pollute groundwater. After the T-shirt is produced, it enters the transportation stage. This often involves overseas shipping. Take a look in your closet. Chances are that most of your cotton garments (衣服）are made in China or India. Garments can be shi

41、pped via plane, ship or truck，all of which spill CO2 into the atmosphere. Calculations show that C02 emissions from light trucks alone amount to 1.15 pounds per mile.Once the T-shirt reaches the retail market, it is purchased. This stage may seem like the leastenvironmentally damaging part. But cons

42、ider the number of times youve washed and dried your favorite T-shirt. Washing machines are certainly becoming more efficient. However, the average American household does 400 loads of laundry per year, using about 40 gallons of water per load. Such excessive water use is combined with the large amo

43、unt of energy used by dryers.The final stage of life is disposal. This releases harmful emissions, or involves a landfill where cotton takes years to break down. Current US records show that an estimated 15% of clothes and shoes are recycled, which means that consumers send a shocking 85% of these m

44、aterials to landfills.We all need new clothes every once in a while, but lets all try to keep in mind what goes into the production of clothing. It has a real impact on the planet.There are a lot of things you can do to help reduce your impact. Reuse and recycle clothes. If theyre too worn out to we

45、ar, cut them up and use them as cleaning rags. Donate them to charity or another organization that recycles textiles. When possible, make an effort to buy organic cotton. Turn down the thermostat on your washer, and line dry your clothes when the weather will allow it.32.What can be inferred from th

46、is passage?A. The production process may affect water safety.B.The clothing cost is relatively low in China and India.C. Cotton clothes are buried because they are hard to break down.D. The use stage is the least environmentally harmful of the five stages.33.We can learn from the passage that in the

47、 US.A. pesticides in cotton farming cost over 4 billion dollars every yearB. C02 emissions of land transport amount to 1.15 pounds per mileC. about 15% of the clothes and shoes are made of materials that are recycledD. about 16, 000 gallons of water is used annually by an average family on laundry34

48、.The underlined phrase “takes a toll” probably means “”.A. wastes water B. has a bad effect C. uses energyD. takes a lot of time35.What is the purpose of this article?A. To encourage people to donate clothes to charity.B. To introduce the five stages in the lifecycle of clothing.C. To persuade peopl

49、e to purchase more organic cotton.D. To promote eco-friendly actions related to clothes.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。Suffering from chronic fatigue (慢性疲劳)? Read on to know how to deal with it.Let your brain waves relax before sleep. If you want to feel energized in t

50、he morning, you need to change your evening and bed time routines. 36 Besides, stay away from your phone, laptop, TV and any device that gives off the blue light.Never skip your meals. No matter how busy or depressed you are, never skip your meals, Have wholesome breakfast, a light lunch healthy sna

51、cks and a delicious dinner every single day.37 Take a nap(小睡). If you are suffering from chronic fatigue and you have trouble surviving the afternoon, taking a nap (15-20 minutes) is a healthy wav.38 Or let your boss know that youneed to take a nap every afternoon due to health issue.Give tea a try.

52、39 However, since it has poor energy boosting properties, it is time to try something new. Earl Grey tea or black tea is a better option when it comes to energy-boosting drinks. 40 Taking a cold shower in the morning is an excellent way to wake yourself up and give yourself plenty of energy. However

53、, if you have a weak immune system, this method is not for you. Drinking a glass of cold water as soon as you wake up is a safer way to pump your energy levels.A. Choose ice water instead of a cold shower.B. Increase your bodys oxygen.C Coffee has always been a favorite morning drink for many people

54、. D. Ask your co-workers not to disturb you for 15 minutes.E. Taking a deep breath and muscle-tensing exercise helps your enter a state of relaxation.F. If your body doesnt get enough nutrients, chronic fatigue is unavoidable.G. Do not overload your brain with unnecessary stuff and avoid negative ta

55、lks.第三部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）第三部分英语知识运用（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）阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）, 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。Recently I understood the true meaning of love. The _ was Kane, my neighbor Jolines two-year-old son.Kane was born with a physical problem on his _. And I witne

56、ssed（目睹）the _ that Kanes physical shortcomings had on his family. I also witnessed much more than that. I saw a _ family that embraced（拥抱）this special child. A family that wouldnt allow Kane to know he was _. Joline had constructed a small cart手推车just a few inches off the floor for his son to _. Kan

57、e used his hands to move about, and the cart _ him to “go to” any place just as everyone else was able to do. Kane was not just a member of the family, but the _ of the family.With a wide smile, it was easy to see that even at the age of two, Kane liked to _ with people very much. With wisdom of an

58、individual, this boy even _ the most complex of human emotions. Later I came to _ that this child was sent to help some of us who werent just getting what love was all about.Kane demanded attention, _ not because of his mobility（移动能力）challenges or other apparent shortcomings. In his mind, he had no

59、_ or shortcomings. The _ was that he received attention because he was alive and real and had so much to offer.Kane _ me in a deep way. His ability to refuse to be different has _ me. Kane was and is _ lots of warm and powerful energy to me. From him and his family I learnt the _: love surpasses（超越）

60、all things. I can only imagine that as the parent of a child like Kane one might be filled with _. But I believe that having a child like Kane is actually a(n) _. The parents of such special babies are angels too, just as the babies are.41A. problemB. reasonC. matterD. pressure42A. handsB. eyesC. le

61、gsD. arms43A. effectB. commentC. demandD. look44A. similarB. wonderfulC. practicalD. fair45A. irregularB. difficultC. differentD. terrible46A. go aheadB. speed upC. turn outD. get around47A. invitedB. allowedC. advisedD. caused48A. symbolB. signalC. centerD. mark49A. communicateB. compareC. agreeD.

62、compete50A. remindedB. understoodC. discoveredD. trusted51A. recognizeB. experienceC. imagineD. realize52A. andB. orC. butD. as53A. challengesB. expectationsC. promisesD. chances54A. goalB. resultC. possibilityD. truth55A. touchedB. stoppedC. caughtD. kept56A. puzzledB. shockedC. amusedD. inspired57

63、A. evenB. yetC. stillD. almost58A. lessonB. subjectC. noticeD. skill59A. excitementB. determinationC. angerD. anxiety60A. abilityB. advantageC. problemD. exception第卷（非选择题, 共50分）第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）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,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。I went to visit an

64、old friend of mine one 61 (sun)afternoon last week. I sat in the car,62 followed long lines of cars. Finally, all cars started moving 63 one stayed still.When I also drove forward, a man was standing outside the car and talking to each driver as they 64 (drive)past. With his request refused by these

65、 drivers, he kept 65 (ask). As I moved on, he also stopped me and asked whether I would do him 66 favor to start his car as his battery had died, and he didnt want to call his wife. I told the man that I didnt have any 67 (tool), but he said he did,and that all I needed 68 (do) was open the hood(发动机

66、盖子). After a few moments he was on 69 (he) way again. He thanked me for helping him as he had asked four persons before and they told him no.It 70 (simple)took a few minutes to help and I am glad that I stopped.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节：短文改错（满分10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

67、的以下作文。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：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：在错的词下画一横线，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。The Student Union will organize a Tang Poetry Recitation Contest. Id like to share with you some detail. As scheduled, a contest is t

68、o be held on May 30th, 2017. You are supposed to get prepared after the contest. Above all, its recommended that you should read Three Hundred Tang Poems, or learn to appreciate the beauty of ancient Chinese culture. Whoever feels interesting and has a passion for Chinese culture, please sign up for

69、 the contest as soon as possibly. If you want attend, please come to the school assembly hall(大礼堂). Dont miss the chance of be a winner, and some appealing prize is eager waiting for you.Dont hesitate to take part! Im sure you will benefit a lot of and your Chinese will gain much progress.第二节书面表达（共2

70、5分）假定你是李华,参加学校的“模拟联合国（Model United Nations)”社团活动。你给外教Ms.Wilson发电邮，请她修改演讲稿，并向她请教提高口语的方法。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Ms. Wilson,Yours,LiHua 云南省保山第一中学2017-2018学年高一下学期期末考试英语试卷参考答案(附录音原文)一、 听力理解：1-5 CBABC 6-10 BBCBC 11-15 BACBC 16-20 ACABC二、 阅读理解：21-23 ACB 24-27 CBBC 28-31DADC32-35 ADBD36-40 GFDCA

71、三、 完形填空：41-45 BCABC 46-50 DBCAB 51-55DCADA 56-60 DCADB四、 语法填空：61.sunny 62. which 63. but /while 64. drove /were driving 65. asking 66. a 67. tools 68. to do 69. his 70. simply五、 短文改错The Student Union will organize a Tang Poetry Recitation Contest. Id like to share with you some detail. As scheduled,

72、 a contest is to be held on May 30th, 2017. You are supposed to get prepared afterderails the for/beforethe contest. Above all, its recommended that you should read Three Hundred Tang Poems, or learn to andappreciate the beauty of ancient Chinese culture. Whoever feels interesting and has a passion

73、for interestedChinese culture, please sign up for the contest as soon as possibly. If you wantattend, please come to possible tothe school assembly hall（大礼堂）. Dont miss the chance of be a winner, and some appealing prize is eager to/being eagerlywaiting for you.Dont hesitate to take part! Im sure yo

74、u will benefit a lot of and your Chinese will gain much progress.六、书面表达：Dear Ms. Wilson,Im Li Hua, a student in Jinling high school. Im interested in English Speech. This term our school set up dozens of learning clubs, including one called “Model United Nations”.Sowithout hesitation I applied for t

75、he programne. Next week our club will have an English speech contest. Im not sure whether I can have a good performance in it. I heard that Ms. Wilson was a very kind and helpful teacher. I therefore attach my speech paper after this e-mail. Would you spare some time to correct and polish my speech

76、writing to make it better? Furthermore, Im eager to know some basic tips on improving spoken English. I would appreciate it if you can give me some valuable advice.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,LiHua（录音原文）Text 1M: What would you like to drink-tea or coffee?W: I used to order orange juice

77、, but this time Id like a hot chocolate.Text 2W: Lucy didnt see the film with us last night. Was she ill or too busy with work?M: Her uncle visited her and they talked a lot about their personal life.Text 3M: Hello,Rita. Lets go to see a movie.W: Id love to, Brad, but my mum ordered me to finish my

78、homework first, then to clean my room and water the flowers. Ive only just started.Text 4W: Honey, we dont have any cooking oil. Could you buy a bottle of oil before I start cooking?M: But this is the climax of my favorite TV series. Maybe our son is free now.Text 5M: You said that your purse had be

79、en stolen. How did you get ti back?W: At first I searched for it by myself and then I turned to my brother. Fortunately, on our way to the police station my mum found it at homeText 6W: Im going to visit my grandpa this weekend. Would you like to go with me?M: Maybe. But it depends. What does your g

80、randpa do?W: My grandpa was a soldier, but he is retired. Now he does farming, like other people in the village.M: Its wonderful to live in a village. People can enjoy the beautiful scenery, clean water and fresh air.W: But my grandma passed away a few years ago and my grandpa is alone there. Thats

81、why I often visit him.Text 7M: Hello,Mrs Smith. You look pale. Whats wrong with you?W: Yesterday when I got home from work I had a small headache, so I took some pills and went to bed early. This morning I felt I even couldnt get up, so I called you.M: OK. Let me first take your temperature. Do you

82、feel breathless or dizzy now?W: No, I just feel weak and sleepy.M: Dont worry, Mrs Smith. You just have a high fever. I will give you some medicine, and your need to have a good rest and ask for leave by phone.W: Thank you very much.M: Lie down and I will get you a glass of water before I go.Text 8W

83、: Oh, climbing upstairs is almost killing me. I am out of breath now.M: You have put on a lot of weight recently; I think you should lose weight to keep healthy.W: Oh, I cant stand eating too little, and exercise like running is too hard for me. I dont like doing exercise by myself.M: I have a good

84、idea; you can play badminton with us. We play badminton from 6pm to 8pm every weekday. And you can also do yoga on weekends. I know that Rachel is doing it, so you can join her.W: That sounds great. I think I will enjoy that. I dont have any yoga clothes or sports shoes.M: I am free today. What abou

85、t going shopping together? I need a new badminton racket, too.Text 9W: Whats your plan for this summer holiday. Michael?M: Im planning to take a trip to Europe. And I think I need to make a detailed plan to make my trip a little easier.W: I remember that your neighbour is a travel agent. Maybe you c

86、an get some useful information from her.M: Yes, youve right. And my roommate Jack has also given me some advice. He suggested looking online for flight tickets at reduced prices.W: Thats a good idea. But if you want to travel first class to make your journey more comfortable, itll be very expensive.

87、M: I certainly wont. im more concerned about saving money.W: Then have you considered travelling by train? Itll save you a lot of money.M: No. A train stops at every station. I dont have enough time. Time is the most important thing.Text 10W: Good afternoon, everyone. Today weve invited Mr. Wang to

88、give us a speech about the Harbin Ice Festival.M: Good afternoon, everyone. The Harbin Ice Festival is one of the worlds four largest ice and snow festivals, along with Japans Sapporo Snow Festival. Canadas Quebec City Winter Carnival, and Norways Ski Festival.The festival officially starts on Janua

89、ry the 5th every year, but the locals begin to celebrate the festival in the third week of December of the previous year because most of the ice lanterns, ice and snow sculptures are completed by this time. Depending on the weather conditions and activities, the festival usually lasts until the end

90、of February.As early as the 1980s, the ice lanterns in Harbin were known about by many tourists from all over China. The unique snow and cultural activities have been the subject of the governments attention. When government officers met tourists from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau they found that thei

91、r guests were very excited about Harbins ice lanterns, ice culture, winter activities and snow, and then they had an idea about holding an ice and snow festival to promote Harbins tourism. The officers came u with this idea in October 1983. after more than a years effort, their suggestion was accepted by both the Harbin Municipal Government and Heilongjiang Provincial Government. On January 5, 1985, the first Ice Lantern Show was declared open at Zhaoling Park.