江苏省常熟中学2023-2024学年高二上学期12月学业水平调研英语试题（Word版附答案）.docx

1、20232024年度第一学期高二年级十二月份学业水平调研英语试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. What will the man buy?A. A T-shirt.B. A poster.C. A cup.2. When will the woman meet the guest from ELC Engineering?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Wednesday.3. How does the woman feel about speaking in public?A. Confident.

2、B. Awkward.C. Scared.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a restaurant.C. In a clinic.5. What are the speakers probably doing?A. Taking a walk.B. Waiting for a bus.C. Buying a ticket.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Why will the man move to his new home

3、?A. Because of the size.B. Because of the price.C. Because of the location.7. What will the woman do for the man?A. Give him some boxes.B. Lend him a truck.C. Help him pack stuff.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. A history exam.B. A geography exam.C. An art exam.9. Wh

4、y is the woman thankful to the man?A. He encourages her.B. He gives her advice.C. He reduces her exam stress.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why did the woman go to Indonesia?A. To work.B. To study.C. To volunteer.11. How long did the woman live in Indonesia?A. Half a year.B. A year.C. Two years.12. What impre

5、ssed the woman most in Indonesia?A. The special bike.B. The street food.C. The pleasant weather.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the mans job?A. Hes a policeman.B. Hes an ambulance worker.C. Hes a rock-climbing instructor.14. What did the mans colleague offer to do for the lady?A. Give first aid to her.

6、B. Provide her with shelter.C. Send her to hospital.15. How does the man steam collect most of their money?A. Organizing hikes.B. Making presentations.C. Giving performances.16. What will the woman probably do next?A. Introduce another guest.B. Broadcast an advertisement.C. Recommend some events.听第1

7、0段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is this years topic for the video competition?A. Environment.B. Disabled people.C. School facilities.18. When is the last day to hand in videos?A. June 7th.B. June 25th.C. June 30th.19. What is the first prize?A. A computer.B. A mobile phone.C. A trip to London.20. On what oc

8、casion will the top ten videos be shown?A. At the charity event.B. At the basketball game.C. At the school festival.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）AFour Women Who Made Scientific HistoryKatherine Johnson (1918-2020)Katherine Johnson was a Black mathematician and one of the first African

9、-American women to work as a NASA scientist. As a mathematician, she calculated and analyzed the flight paths of NASA spacecraft. She is best known for making the calculations that allowed the first Americans to enter Earths orbit and set foot on the moon. The 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” records Joh

10、nsons life and work at NASA.Sally Ride (1951-2012)Sally Ride was important in creating career and educational opportunities for women and girls in science and mathematics. As an astronaut, she became the first American woman in space in 1983. On NASAs second and third Space Shuttle missions, her job

11、 was to work the robotic arm, which she used to put satellites into space. After she stopped working for NASA, she founded NASAs EarthKAM project, which provided students the opportunity to take pictures of the Earth and then study them. In 2003, she was added to the Astronaut Hall of Fame.Ada Lovel

12、ace (1815-1852)Ada Lovelace is regarded as the worlds first computer programmer. She helped develop the idea for a computing machine, and long before computers were even invented invented an algorithm (算法) for a computer. To honor her contributions, the U.S. Department of Defense named a new compute

13、r language “Ada” in the 1980s.Mae Jemison (1956- )Mae Jemison is a doctor, engineer, and former NASA astronaut. In 1992, she became the first Black woman to travel into space. Jemison excels in many scientific fields, has authored several books, and even appeared on an episode (一集) of “Star Trek: Th

14、e Next Generation”. She was included in the National Womens Hall of Fame and the International Space Hall of Fame. Currently, she leads the 100 Year Starship project through the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. This project is devoted to ensuring that human travel to another star is p

15、ossible in the next 100 years.21. What did Katherine Johnson and Sally Ride have in common?A. They both did teaching jobs.B. They both traveled to space.C. They both worked for NASA.D. They both spoke up for womens rights.22. Whose name was used to name a computer language?A. Sally Rides.B. Mae Jemi

16、sons.C. Ada Lovelaces.D. Katherine Johnsons.23. What is Mae Jemison doing at present?A. Writing a book.B. Leading a project.C. Starring in a TV series.D. Working as an astronaut.BWhen Kevin Day was a child, he could hardly speak due to a speech impediment (口吃). Yet he was extraordinarily fluent in t

17、he language of music. Kevin says, “Music was sort of my way of self-expression when I couldnt communicate what I felt with words.”Now in his mid-20s, Mr. Day is breaking racial and age barriers in classical music. His work has already been performed at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachus

18、etts, the Rachmaninov Concert Hall in Moscow, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. To reach these peaks, the young black composer has had to overcome tough challenges.“He is driven, but he is so uplifted and comforted by music that I dont think its a choice for him,” says Cynthia Johnston Turner, dean

19、 of the music faculty at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. During her previous post at the University of Georgia, she selected Mr. Day for a masters program. “He has a lot of resilience (复原力) but lets not ignore the fact that the systems are piled up against him.”Mr. Days work is infl

20、uenced by life experiences as much as by musical notes. When he was around 10 years old, his familys struggles deepened. Both his parents were unable to find a job. Sometimes there was no electricity or water in the house. In the end, the family lost their house and car. “I dont make a big deal out

21、of this stuff,” Mr. Day notes. “Im always looking forward and try not to look back, not even for reflection.”To date, Mr. Days 200-plus pieces of music include works for concert bands and symphony orchestras. Hes eager to branch out into contemporary music, including hip-hop and jazz. He is also ear

22、ning his doctorate. “I have this sort of spirit of resilience that Ive kind of inherited from my parents,” says Mr. Day. Its given him a sense of urgency to create music that bolsters listeners going through difficult times. “My goal is to try to help others as well.”24. Which aspect of Mr. Day does

23、 paragraph 2 mainly focus on?A. His career challenges.B. His career goals.C. His music styles.D. His music achievements.25. What can be learned about Mr. Day from Cynthia Johnston Turners words?A. He likes writing uplifting music.B. He received support from society.C. He has a deep connection to mus

24、ic.D. He changed universities on her advice.26. How does Mr. Day feel about his childhood experiences?A. They are his source of inspiration.B. They are already in the past.C. They arent unique to him.D. They arent easy to forget.27. Which of the following best explains “bolsters” underlined in the l

25、ast paragraph?A. Attracts.B. Entertains.C. Reminds.D. Supports.CWhen someone sets out to improve their health, they usually take a familiar path: starting a healthy diet, adopting a new workout plan, getting better sleep, or drinking more water. Each of these behaviors is important, of course, but t

26、hey all focus on physical health and a growing body of research suggests that social health is just as, if not more, important to overall well-being.A recent study found that the strength of a persons social circle as measured by cell phone activity was a better predictor of self-reported stress, ha

27、ppiness and well-being levels than fitness tracker data on physical activity, heart rate and sleep. That finding suggests that the “quantified self” presented by endless amounts of health data doesnt tell the whole story, says study co-author Nitesh Chawla.“Theres a qualified self, which is who I am

28、, what my activities, my social network, my lifestyle, and my enjoyment are. All of these aspects are not reflected in any of these measurements,” Chawla says. “And they are strong determinants of my well-being.”A 2019 study set out to determine whats driving those high rates of loneliness and found

29、 that social media, when used so much that it occupied face-to-face quality time, was tied to greater loneliness. Gender and income didnt seem to have a strong effect, but loneliness tended to decrease with age, perhaps because of the wisdom and perspective afforded by years of life lived, says Dr.

30、Stuart Lustig, one of the reports authors.Lustig emphasizes that we should use technology “to seek out meaningful connections and people that you are able to keep in your social sphere (范围). Its easy enough to find groups such as Meetups, which regularly organize offline gatherings, providing member

31、s with opportunities to interact, share, and participate in various activities in real life. Or through social media, you can find places to go where youll find folks doing what you want to do.” That advice is particularly important for young people, he says, for whom heavy social media use is commo

32、n.Finally, Lustig stresses that even small social changes can have a large impact. Striking up post-meeting conversations with co-workers, or even engaging in micro-interactions with strangers, can make your social life feel more rewarding.28. What is the authors purpose in writing paragraph 1?A. To

33、 show social health is ignored by some people.B. To show social people like to do workouts with others.C. To prove many people tend to follow suit to improve their health.D. To prove more and more people have benefited from physical exercise.29. What do we learn about fitness tracker data according

34、to paragraph 2?A. They are out of date.B. They are not scientific.C. They can help realize the “qualified self”.D. They cannot reflect ones overall health.30. What did the 2019 study find?A. Females feel happy more easily than males.B. Old people felt lonelier than young people.C. The overuse of soc

35、ial media could lead to loneliness.D. Income had a great influence on peoples well-being.31. What advice does Dr. Stuart Lustig give?A. Avoiding talking to strangers.B. Using social media as little as possible.C. Using technology for meaningful face-to-face interactions.D. Spending more time with li

36、ke-minded young people.DIts thought that the first ever Chinese restaurant opened in 1908 in the UK. This establishment was located in Piccadilly Circus, London. Although this was a massive breakthrough for the cuisine, it didnt pick up popularity for years.Back in the 1950s the idea of Chinese food

37、 in the UK and America was simplistic; tinned Chinese curries (咖喱菜肴), processed foods and confused flavours, like Chinese food on pizza. Takeout restaurants were few and far between and other cuisines with less experimental flavours were favoured by Western palates (味蕾).It wasnt until the 1960s and

38、1970s that Chinese food began getting the recognition it deserved. More citizens began arriving on Western soil from China and Chinatown started development in the 1970s, when chefs began talking about exotic (异国的) flavours. One essential figure during this period was Kenneth Lo. He wrote more than

39、30 books on Chinese cooking from the 1950s to the 1990s, with over one million copies sold in Britain.Lo also opened a cooking school in London during the 1980s, which was hailed as (被誉为) Europes first Chinese cooking school. Alongside this, people began opening up to the idea of varied flavours but

40、 dishes had to make the most of the ingredients available in the West. Chinese chefs began to adapt dishes to use readily available ingredients and also appeal more to Western palates. This ended with the creation of dishes that a Western audience perceives as Chinese that you wouldnt even find in C

41、hina. For example, Chop Suey used to be one of the most popular dishes found in the West but you wouldnt be able to find this dish with ease in China. The same goes for the beloved fortune cookies.Nowadays, more frequent travel of British people to China for business or leisure has exposed consumers

42、 to more varieties and both authentic (正宗的) and modern Chinese flavours. No longer do those living in the West fear complex, unfamiliar and unaccustomed flavours; instead they accept the contrast and try to include them into their diet.32. What happened to Chinese food after the first Chinese restau

43、rant opened in London?A. It went through great changes.B. It went unnoticed for a long time.C. It was mainly sold as takeout food.D. It started to have a big share of the local market.33. What did Kenneth Lo do to promote Chinese food?A. He wrote many books on Chinese cooking.B. He worked in a Chine

44、se restaurant in Chinatown.C. He commented on popular books on Chinese food.D. He travelled across China to learn Chinese cooking.34. Why are Chop Suey and fortune cookies mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To prove many ingredients were needed to make them.B. To show they were the most popular Chinese dis

45、hes in London.C. To show Chinese dishes were adapted to satisfy Westerners taste.D. To prove the ingredients used in Western cuisine preparation were simple.35. What is the Westerners attitude towards Chinese food nowadays?A. Concerned.B. Regretful.C. Unclear.D. Receptive.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）Ho

46、w often have you thought: “When I lose this weight, Ill be more confident and happy”? Yes, you might be, but often the effect is short-lived. Youre then looking for the next thing and the next. 36 And that starts with your mindset and becoming healthier and stronger physically and mentally at the sa

47、me time. Develop a healthy attitude towards yourself. Accept yourself as the unique individual you are today. Focus on your own journey, rather than waste time comparing yourself to others. Dont be mean, critical or judgemental to anyone including yourself! 37 38 Be curious about how you honestly fe

48、el about yourself, and try to go beyond “I dont like my body”. Try closing your eyes and slowly focusing on each part of your body and see what thoughts, feelings and emotions arise. We often avoid thoughts that are uncomfortable or painful. 39 This isnt about solving them, but exploring them might

49、bring new insight and reduce their power. Take action that works for you. 40 Building a personal toolkit of exercises to use when your thoughts are slipping to the negative will keep you on track to having a positive body image.The long-term change will come from the internal work you do. Remember t

50、hat true beauty is much more than skin deep.A. Be kind. supportive and respect yourself.B. The trick is to work on your body confidence now.C. Explore your thoughts and feelings about your body.D. Instead, learn to observe them and how they make you feel.E. Write down three things youre grateful to

51、your body each day.F. Try to focus back on the present moments, whatever you are doing.G. It may require a bit of time to find what works for you but its worth it.第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分35分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）“This Friday well have the yearly Egg Drop Challenge,” said our science teacher, Mr. Baker.“You

52、 can work alone or with a partner.”My friend. Cassie, and I smiled at each other. We always worked on projects 41 .The goal of the Challenge was simple to build a protective container to keep an egg from breaking when 42 the stadium wall.I made my sandwich that afternoon while waiting for Cassie. 43

53、 the butter-cream gave me an idea.“I have a brilliant design for our egg container!” I said when Cassie arrived. “We can 44 the egg with some butter cream.Why not put the egg in a basket with a parachute (降落伞) 45 ?” Cassie rolled her eyes. “The parachute is better than that stupid idea.”I couldnt be

54、lieve it. Of course wed had our little 46 in the past, but shed never called any of my ideas “stupid” before.“Then Ill build mine and you build yours!”Since words had been out, our friendship was 47 .When Friday finally arrived, I had to 48 Cassies Egg Force One looked pretty good.Anyway, my Egg-cel

55、lent Egg Cream didnt look quite scientific. We kids carried our containers up three stadium steps and dropped them over the side wall. Those whose eggs broke were out; those whose egg 49 walked up three more steps and dropped them again. This would go on till the last egg broke. After four 50 , only

56、 Cassie and I were left. I let go of my box. I heard someone say “ew” after seconds. Had my egg broken? I raced down the 51 . The sidewalk was 52 with egg shell (蛋壳) from those failed drops. Finally I found my little Egg-cellent Egg Cream.“That looks like egg drop soup, Laura,” Cassie said. She was

57、holding her Egg Force One. My heart 53 . Had she won? I looked at her basket. 54 .“My egg bounced out,” she explained, pointing to a broken shell.“A tie.” Mr Baker said.Cassie looked at me, and her glare 55 . I laughed. She smiled41. A. incrediblyB. intentlyC. togetherD. alone42. A. beat downB. push

58、ed againstC. thrown atD. dropped over43. A. SpreadingB. ChewingC. ConsumingD. Sampling44. A. protectB. replaceC. maintainD. fetch45. A. exposedB. coveredC. attachedD. occupied46. A. conceptsB. fightsC. mannersD. resolutions47. A. fragileB. challengedC. permanentD. sustained48. A. explainB. denyC. ad

59、mitD. prove49. A. starvedB. servedC. survivedD. carved50. A. secondsB. roundsC. stepsD. eggs51. A. stepsB. wayC. wallD. sidewalk52. A. foldedB. surroundedC. dottedD. covered53. A. jumpedB. calmedC. scannedD. raced54. A. VisibleB. LostC. BrokenD. Empty55. A. floatedB. remainedC. decreasedD. softened第

60、二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Instant noodle has been suffering a sharp decline in sales for various reasons, to 56 food companies responded with large quantities of advertising and promotion, hoping that the lost glory of the industry might one day 57 (restore).Despite the efforts made by many companies, in

61、stant noodle is less likely 58 (regain) the popularity. For one thing, present prosperity of catering industry. combined with developed delivery service, promises every individual 59 easy and quick access to large varieties of delicious food. 60 contrast, the so-called convenient noodle appears to b

62、e not that convenient, not to mention the much 61 (poor) flavors. For another, with living standards 62 (rise) rapidly, consumers are now not content with food of convenience and various flavors. 63 they need now is food of higher standard. more tasteful, healthier, 64 containing more nutrients, whi

63、ch a pack of instant noodle can barely satisfy.However, there being a still large demand in the market, we may reach the 65 (assume) that instant noodle wont disappear for now and probably for ever.第三节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）66. After the earthquake, the first thing the local government did was to provid

64、e a_ for the homeless families.67. When her father died, she came into p_ of a large fortune.68. The buildings have been designed to blend in with their s_.69. In many nature-centred tourist attractions, man and nature live in h_.70. Under no c_ should you lend any money to Paul, whos not worth trus

65、ting.71. They tried to seek _ (遮蔽) from the rain, but unluckily saw nothing big enough for all of them.72. _ (接触) to another culture and its people can give exchange students great insight into the world.73. Each of Londons districts had a _ (截然不同的) character that marked it off from its neighbors.74

66、. He used to _ (自律) himself to exercise at least three times a week.75. Over the next weeks, Mr. Green will take charge of the company in my _ (不在).第三部分 书面表达（共两节，满分35分）第一节（满分15分）假设你是李华，English Weekly文化专栏正在开展主题为“Passion for historic sites”的征文活动。请你根据所给要点写一篇征文稿：内容包括：历史遗址参观热；参观历史遗址的意义；你推荐的景点。注意：1. 词数80左

67、右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Passion for historic sites_第二节（满分20分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Agatha was in the library, reading the Girl Detective series, when she noticed something strange. Her best friends, Timmy and Florence, were talking to each other in whispers while keeping a good, safe dis

68、tance from her! When she waved at them, they looked away.Things only got stranger in art class. Timmy and Florence went to sit at a different table from Agatha busy painting and glanced at her when they thought she wasnt looking.Now, Agatha considered herself to be something of a detective. After al

69、l, she had read many detective stories for children and even had an old broken magnifying glass (放大镜) abandoned by her father. When the rest of the class went out for lunch, she slipped to Timmy and Florences table and examined it carefully with the magnifying glass.There was paint, and red and pink

70、 construction paper. What could they be doing? This was definitely a mystery that needed solving!After lunch Timmy and Florence chatted to her as if nothing was going on, but they kept smiling at her in a slightly strange way. Of course, Agatha could have asked them what they were up to, and they mi

71、ght have told her but she wouldnt have a chance to become a detective!On the way home from school, Florence and her mum happened to walk ahead of Agatha and her mum. Agatha saw them go into the bookshop. Strange, again. Florence didnt read much no matter how many detective stories Agatha recommended

72、 to her!The next day at school, Agatha kept an eye on her friends and tried to work out their mystery, but they seemed determined to keep things secret. She asked them if they would like to play with her after school, but they said they couldnt because they were busy. Even more mysteriousWhen Agatha

73、s mum came to pick her up after school, she was so lost in the unsolved mystery that she hardly noticed her busy father was coming along. which was unusual. When they arrived home, her father said she could go into the living room.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。Opening the door of the living roo

74、m, Agatha heard voices shout from darkness, “SURPRISE!” _After eating the cake, Agatha got down to the business of opening her birthday presents. _20232024年度第一学期高二年级十二月份学业水平调研英语试题参考答案听力：BCCAB CABAA BACCA BBCAC阅读：CCBDC BDADC CBACD BACDG完形：CDAAC BBCCB ACDDD语法：which; be restored; to regain; an; By/In;

75、poorer; rising; What; and; assumption单词：accommodation; possession; surroundings; harmony; circumstances; shelter; Exposure; distinct; discipline; absence应用文：Visiting historic sites is enjoying increasing popularity nowadays.Many believe that paying visits to historic sites not only provides people w

76、ith opportunities to relax and enjoy scenery, but also helps enlarge knowledge and broaden horizons. More importantly, historic sites, as carriers of culture and witnesses to history, provide good platforms where visitors can get exposed to national history and culture in depth, which in turn helps

77、boost national confidence and pride.Among numerous historic sites, I personally recommend Classical Gardens of Suzhou, noted for their artistic styles of architecture, of which the Humble Administrators Garden is the most typical.读续：Opening the door of the living room. Agatha heard voices shout from

78、 darkness, “SURPRISE!” Before she could make clear what had happened, several tiny flames emerged against two familiar faces. It was Timmy and Florence, one holding a cake and the other singing “Happy Birthday”. So absorbed in solving the mysteries was Agatha that she forgot her birthday. Surrounded

79、 with the smiling faces and sweet songs, Agatha temporarily let go of the mysteries that had been lingering in her mind for several days. Candles blown out and lights turned on, the three friends started to share the sweetest ever cake.After eating the cake, Agatha got down to the business of openin

80、g her birthday presents. To her amazement, every present was exactly what she had been longing for a series of detective storybooks, a brand new magnifying glass, among other things. In a flash, all the mysteries seemed to make sense. Right then, Timmy and Florence handed her a card, which was nicel

81、y hand drawn in her favorite red and pink. In the middle of the card, written in elegant handwriting was a sincere compliment as well as a hearty wish. “To Detective Agatha the greatest, you deserve every bit of what your name carries. Happy birthday.”听力原稿：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

82、选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。(Text 1)W: Theres everything about my favorite band here! I really love these T-shirts. And I love these cups perfect for when you come round for tea.M: Excellent! Go for it! Im looking for a poster to put on my bedroom wall.(Text 2)M: Your schedule for n

83、ext week has been finalized. Youll have Mr. Garner on Monday at three oclock. Youre having lunch with Helen Ford on Tuesday.W: I thought I would meet that guy from ELC Engineering on Tuesday.M: No, hes switched the meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday.(Text 3)M: Tracy, you look a little pale. Are you O

84、K?W: I have to give a presentation in a few minutes. I know the material really well and have nothing but confidence in it, but Im frightened of standing up in front of people.(Text 4)M: Hello. Id like to bring these books back. please.W: OK. Let me see. They should have been returned last Friday. T

85、heres a charge of $8 on your account. Well have to collect the fees for late returns.(Text 5)M: Theres still no sign of it. Weve been standing here for 20 minutes in the cold. I bet when it comes, there are no seats left.W: Well, I hope it arrives soon. If it doesnt come soon, I think Ill walk.第一节到此

86、结束。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。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7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。(Text 6)W: Paul, I heard youre moving out.M: Thats right. I found another apartment which is closer to my workplace. It wont be as big as the old o

87、ne and the rent is a bit expensive.W: Do you need any help with your stuff?M: Ive packed my things, but the problem is I havent found a truck to collect my stuff.W: I can talk to my cousin who works at a moving company. He can send you a truck. Let me know if you need boxes. I have plenty at homeM:

88、Okay. I just need some more.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。(Text 7)M: That was a tough exam.W: Yeah, Daniel. I was hoping that thered be one question at least about the Andes Mountains, but no such luck. All we got was the Alps. And there was nothing about China and the rivers. I answered th

89、e question about the Great Lakes in Canada, but Im not sure how well I did.M: Youre always good at this subject and you write well. Im sure youll get a good markW: Daniel, youre always the best when it comes to keeping my spirits up. Im grateful for having you as a friend!听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。现在你有1

90、5秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。(Text 8)M: Have you ever lived abroad, Amelia?W: Yes. The British Council sent me to help start up an office in a city in Indonesia called Surabaya.M: How long did you stay?W: Originally it was only supposed to be for six months, but it ended up lasting a year.M: So what was it like?W:

91、 It was always hot there, even in the rainy season. The street food was fantastic, especially a spicy rice dish called nasi goreng. The most memorable experience, though, was the becaks. They are a kind of bike with a double seat at the front where you can sit and be cycled around the city.M: It sou

92、nds much more exciting than the regular taxi!听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。(Text 9)W: Youre listening to “Helping Hands”. On todays program, well be speaking with Michael Sorenson, who works full-time at a rock-climbing school. Hes also a member of the Mountain Rescue Team. Michael, your

93、team is often called out by the police and local ambulance services, right?M: Yes. We help search for missing or injured people.W: You had a busy Sunday, didnt you? Tell us about it.M: A lady injured her head and leg when going down the mountain and we were asked to help out. By chance, I was enjoyi

94、ng an early run nearby. So I found her quickly, provided shelter and did some basic first aid. She was then handed over to my colleague and taken to hospital.W: How does your team raise money to operate?M: Well, we organize Big Black Mountains Hike every week. And thats our biggest source of income.

95、 Sometimes we give various performances and make presentations to local schools.W: Listeners, join their fundraising events to make a donation! Now, well take a quick commercial break. Well be right back.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。(Text 10)WToday Id like to tell you about this years c

96、ompetition for the best video. Last years topic was the environment and many of you said that it didnt give you much opportunity to show people in your videos. So, this time wed like you to think about those who are disabled. For example, if every entrance to our school had wheelchair access, that w

97、ould make a big difference, wouldnt it? Today is the seventh of June, so you have just over three weeks to get your videos ready. You must hand in your videos by the thirtieth. Now, its really important to remember that your videos must not be longer than 25 seconds. Anything above this length wont

98、be accepted. There are some great prizes. For the winner, theres a computer, and then the second prize is a mobile phone. Also, the winning videos will be shown at a charity event in London. And all the winners are invited to watch a wheelchair basketball match. Finally, the top ten videos will be shown at the opening ceremony of the school festival. Good luck!