江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、江苏省扬州中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期期中试题（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：1. 作答前，请考生务必将自己的姓名、考试证号等写在答题卡上并贴上条形码。2. 将选择题答案填写在答题卡的指定位置上，非选择题一律在答题卡上作答，在试卷上答题无效。3. 考试结束后，请将机读卡和答题卡交监考人员。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）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

2、时间。每段对话读一遍。1. Where is the woman going with her children?A. To Japan. B. To Canada. C. To Australia.2. How much should the man pay? A.16.B.60. C.32.3. What does the woman expect the man to do on Saturday? A. Celebrate their mums birthday. B. Take Brian out for the day. C. Help Brian move house. 4. W

3、hat does the woman mean? A. She dont like the job. B. She will take the job right away. C. She isnt sure whether to take the job.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A film. B. A novel. C. A writer.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

4、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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What will the woman do this evening？ A. Attend a party. B. Visit her grandma. C. Do some shopping.7. What does the man advise the woman to do？ A. Wear a necklace. B. Buy a handbag. C. Make a skirt.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where does

5、the conversation take place？ A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a police station.9. What does the man suggest the woman do？A. Wait where she is. B. Make a request for the loss. C. Give him her telephone number.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Whats the relation between the speakers？ A. Husband and wife. B.

6、Classmates. C. Boss and worker.11. Why does the woman look worried？ A. She has been late for work recently. B. She is not getting on well with her boss. C. She has trouble taking her children to school.12. What might the woman think of Alices way to deal with her problem？ A. Practical. B. Strange. C

7、. Wrong.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How long will the course run this year? A. Eight weeks. B. Seven weeks. C. Six weeks.14. What was the woman surprised at?A. The lack of assistants. B. The condition of weather. C. The number of children.15. What new activities can the children have this year? A. Adventur

8、e sports. B. Fun programmes. C. Creative classes.16. What is expected about the course this year? A. It will run better. B. It will last longer. C. It will start earlier.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What difficulty did the speaker have when starting to learn French？ A. Grammar. B. Vocabulary. C. Pronunciat

9、ion.18. Why did the speaker go to France？ A. To settle there. B. To look for a job. C. To continue her studies.19. What did the speaker think of her French after she arrived in France？ A. Poor. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent.20. What is the most important in learning a language according to the speaker

10、?A. Mastering the grammar rules.B. Knowing a large number of words.C. Using the language in real life.第二部分 阅读理解(共三节，满分55分)第一节 单项选择(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ALocated beside Lake Geneva, theOlympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive

11、 contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museums most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. The

12、 park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia, America, Australia and Europe. The six colors incl

13、ude at least one color that is represented on the flag of every country. The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums past and present, including on

14、e of the games most attractive stadiums, the Birds Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympi

15、cs of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.21. Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A. The Olympic Park.B. The first Olympic symbol.C. The stadiums.D. The Olympic medals.22. What do you know from The first

16、 Olympic symbol?A. The first modern Olympics took place in Greece.B. There are six colors on the flag of every country.C. Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D. The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.23. What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A. Admire the view of Lake

17、Geneva.B. Meet some famous designers.C. Enjoy the model of the Birds Nest.D. Talk with guests of honour.BCOVID herd immunity（群体免疫）will not happen in 2021World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said Monday that herd immunity to coronavirus would not be achieved in 2021, des

18、pite the growing availability of vaccines（疫苗产量）.Factors that delay herd immunity include limited access to vaccines in developing countries, skepticism（怀疑） over vaccination, and the potential for virus mutations（变异）, according to health experts.A growing number of countries around the world, includi

19、ng the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany and other European Union countries, are in the first stages of mass-vaccination campaigns.Herd immunity occurs when enough people in a population have immunity to an infection so that it prevents the disease from spreading.“We are not goin

20、g to achieve any levels of population immunity or herd immunity in 2021,” Swaminathan told a briefing, while emphasizing that measures like physical distancing, hand washing and mask wearing continue to be necessary in containing COVIDs spread for the rest of the year.However, Swaminathan praised th

21、e “incredible progress” made by vaccine researchers to develop several safe and effective vaccines at unprecedented speed. Countries are currently administering vaccines developed by BioNTech-Pfizer, Oxford University/AstraZeneca and Moderna.“The vaccines are going to come,” she said. “They are goin

22、g to go to all countries . but meanwhile we mustnt forget that there are measures that work,” she added, referring to hygiene and social distancing.“We wont get back to normal quickly,” Dale Fisher, chairman of the WHOs Outbreak Alert and Response Network, told a conference hosted by Reuters news ag

23、ency. “We know we need to get to herd immunity and we need that in a majority of countries, but we are not going to see that in 2021,” Fisher said. “There might be some countries that might achieve it but even then that will not create normal especially in terms of border controls,” he added.24. Whi

24、ch of the following are NOT the factors that delay herd immunity?A. People are skeptical about vaccination.B. Access to vaccines in developing countries is limited. C. A growing number of countries begin mass-vaccination campaigns.D. Virus mutations are likely to happen.25. As for the first stages o

25、f mass-vaccination campaigns, which country is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. Vietnam B. GermanyC. Singapore D. the United Kingdom26. What can we learn from what Fisher said?A. In many countries in 2021, people will live a normal life in terms of border controls.B. If some countries might achieve h

26、erd immunity, people will live a normal lifeC. In terms of good border controls, we can achieve herd immunity.D. There maybe a long way to get to herd immunity all over the world.27. What is the attitude of Swaminathan to the progress of vaccine development?A. positive B. negative C. unclear D. neut

27、ralC“We are running out of space and the only places to go to are other worlds Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves. Im convinced that humans need to leave Earth.” These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking, spoken at a science festival in Norway in 2017,

28、 a year before his death.Hawking was not alone in this view. Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize(移民于) other planets. That way, if a terrible disease, nuclear war or some other disaster strikes Earth, civilization as we know it would still have

29、a chance. Mars is one of the most attractive destinations. NASA, the United Arab Emirates, the private company SpaceX, and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there. “Either we spread Earth to other planets, or we will be faced with extinction,” SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a

30、 conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or any other planet is such a great plan. The most common argument against going is that its just too expensive or dangerous. It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there, let alone set up a place for

31、 them to live. Its not even clear if humans could survive on Mars. One of the biggest dangers is that there is deadly radiation that ruins the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth, like dealing with pove

32、rty or climate change. Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroid(小行星) strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition, moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives

33、there. Mars seems uninhabited, but it could possibly host micro-organism like. Human visitors may destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment. Some feel thats too much of a risk to take.28. Why did the author mention NASA, the United Arab Emirates, SpaceX and Mars One?A

34、. To explain the advanced technology in astronomy.B. To show growing intention of moving to Mars.C. To provide evidence for Hawkings theory.D. To stress the risk of dying out on Earth.29. What can we learn from the passage?A. It is costly and risky to colonize Mars.B. Civilization is difficult to ma

35、intain on Earth.C. Poverty is the most urgent problem to handle.D. All the time and money should be spent on Earth.30. What does the underlined word “uninhabited” mean in the last paragraph?A. not steady to keep.B. not fit to live on.C. not easy to approach.D. not safe to set foot on.31. Which of th

36、e following can be the best title for the text?A. Mars, Our Future Planet. B. Moving to A New Planet.C. Should We Colonize Mars? D. Stay Home or Outer Space?DWhen people sit together at night and enjoy the glorious moon, an ancient poem, Prelude to Water Melody,（水调歌头） is often read for this occasion

37、. Critics say its probably the best poem about the Mid-Autumn Festival. Lets just focus on its most famous five lines to make some analysis.In the first two lines of the five, the writer is comparing the life of a man with the changing face of the moon. In Chinese culture the moon is always consider

38、ed to be a perfect carrier of emotions like nostalgia（怀旧）ad longing for family reunion. A full moon symbolizes perfection and unity, while a gloomy night may remind people of their fortunes. When the moon is round and fair but people are separated from their loved ones, such moments can be even more

39、 heartbreaking.Before the comparison, the poet actually complains about the seemingly “ruthless”（无情的）moon and asks her: You should have no spite（怨恨）against man, but why, when people part, are you often full and bright? However, he soon realizes that no one has an easy ride, just like the moon may no

40、t always be bright. The imperfections have been going on since the beginning of time. Thats why he says “There has been nothing perfect since the olden days.”But should we get bogged down（陷入）by the suffering of things with which we cant change? The poet gives his answer: Change your attitude and sta

41、y positive. So we have his everlasting line, “_.” The poet hopes that people appreciate the fact that no matter where they are, as long as the ones they love and miss are healthy and happy, they can all admire the same moon high in the sky.To this day, people still use this verse to express their go

42、od will and wishes for family members and friends who cant be with them, especially during major festivals.32. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. How we can appreciate Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.B. When we must recite（朗诵） the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.C. What

43、made a poet write the best ever Mid-Autumn Day Chinese poem.D. Why a poem is the best Chinese poetry about the Mid-Autumn Day.33. Why does the poet write “ There is nothing perfect since the olden days” in the poem?A. He doesnt understand why the moon hates humans.B. He knows eventually the moon wil

44、l become full again.C. He realizes life is always accompanied by imperfections.D. He understands life is too ruthless and has lost his interest in it.34. Which of the following lines is the most suitable for the blank in Paragraph 4?A. How long will the full moon appear? Wine cup in hand I ask the s

45、ky.B. May we all be blessed with a long life; miles apart, well share the beauty, of the moontogether.C. In spring the river rises as high as the sea; with the rivers tide uprises the moon bright.D. Looking up,I find the moon bright; bowing, in homesickness Im drowned.35. We can infer from this arti

46、cle that the author _.A. believes a positive state of mind is a must to a good poet.B. appreciates the poets optimism in the poem.C. likes the first two lines of the five most.D. is a very optimistic poet.第二节 七选五阅读 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。How to plan out your w

47、eek in advanceHaving a weekly routine is important. It allows you to know exactly the direction in which you re heading and what you need to do in a week. So, how do you plan out your week?Figure out the big things.Take some time each Sunday to think about what has to happen the following week. Most

48、 weeks will have the same basic building blocks the “big things” that never change. 36 But for me they include putting in a full workday, ensuring each child practices their instrument, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, cooking a good meal each night, and working out 4-5 times.Think about the small

49、 things.37 Medical appointments, coffee dates with friends, childrens birthday parties or play dates. I have rules for these sorts of events: they must be scheduled for evenings or weekends. 38 Otherwise, they may affect the quality of my work.Set your goals.If there are specific things you need or

50、would like to accomplish in a given week, list them and plan for them. 39 Executive coach Rafael Sarandeses recommends setting five weekly goals and three daily ones. Thats a generous number thats sure to keep your momentum (动力) going.40 Im a firm believer in morning hours setting the tone for the r

51、est of the day. I think its important to get up at the same time every day. It doesnt have to be early, but it should be consistent.A. Next come the small things that change week by week.B. These could be personal goals or professional goals.C. Planning is a habit that must be developed.D. Give it a

52、 try and see what a difference it makes.E. Everyones big things will look different.F. I try not to let them occupy my work hours.G. Have a morning routine.第三节 黑布林阅读（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）根据黑布林小说内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。41. The authors purpose in telling the story of the Ghost Dog is to .A. reveal som

53、e peoples cruelty to animalsB. point out that dogs can also be good workersC. demonstrate how dogs, like humans, learn to adapt themselves to a new lifeD. remind us of the contribution of dogs in the exploitation of the north42. Which of the following themes is not presented in The Call of the Wild?

54、A. loyalty B. the cruelty of manC. respect for nature D. the importance of kindness43. Which can best describe of the character of the dog Curly?A. aggressive and ambitious B. friendly but weakC. wants to be left alone D. good-natured44. Bucks trying to be the new lead-dog proves all that is in his

55、nature except .A. timidness B. ambition C. intelligence D. hard work45. What kind of dog did the gold-seekers want? They wanted .A. heavy dogs B. strong long-haired dogs C. small dogs with furry coats D. fierce dogs good at fighting第三部分 语言运用(共四节，满分50分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C

56、、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Sleeping is one of the things Im good at. Theres nothing better than napping(午睡) on the sofa in front of the TV and when my head _46_ the pillow at night, I have no problem falling into a deep sleep within minutes. There is one place _47_ I never nap and thats at work , but ne

57、w research suggests I _48_ ! The idea of you and your colleagues _49_ for a lie down in the afternoon may seem _50_, but some companies such as Google actually encourage it. This isnt because their employees are insomniacs(失眠患者) , but because its thought that a power-nap makes them more refreshed ,

58、and this, _51_, makes them more productive. An Australian health writer called Thea OConnor is a founder of a campaign called Nap Now which is trying to make sleeping at work more _52_. She says: “I think that our _53_ is a bit crazy not to embrace it when people are working longer and harder.”A few

59、 years ago, a research found 30% of people have their best ideas in bed compared to just 11% who have them _54_ their desks. That suggests people are more creative when they are _55_ and some people have called for companies to _56_ beds in the workplace. Maybe we should _57_ the traditional nine-to

60、-five work culture and _58_ the nap. The UKs Sleep Council _59_ the nine-to-five working day does not fit into the natural sleeping pattern of the human race and says that bosses need to introduce a more sleep-friendly working day. What do you think? Would you feel comfortable going to sleep in the

61、office - or do you _60_ do it already?!46. A hits B.strikes C.settles D.tracks47. A.that B.which C.where D.as48. A.may B.can C.shall D.should49. A.hoping B. applying C.hunting D.devoting50. A.common B.unbelievable C.beneficial D.sensitive51. A in return B.by turns C.on the turn D.in turn 52. A.conve

62、nient B.significant C.acceptable D.extreme53. A.government B.culture C.company D.nation54. A.across B.at C.on D.in55. A.asleep B.awake C.relaxed D.sleepy 56. A.buy B.make C.borrow D.install57. A.keep B.master C.inspire D.break58. A.refuse B.adopt C.defend D.keep59. A.thinks B.imagines C.appeals D.id

63、entifies60. A.generously B.secretly C.entirely D.officially第二节 单句填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）A. 用所给动词的适当形式填空，每空不限一词。61. Some true and beauty remain (notice) until a sensitive human soul brings them to our attention.62. Most of the forests nutrients are locked up in the plants themselves, (allow) them to gr

64、ow at an unbelievable speed.63. There were hundreds of guests, all (dress) up in formal colorful clothes.64. Above that (be) the mass of leaf litter on the dark forest floor.65. If Della was to buy a nice gift for her husband, she (need) more money. 66. The full moon on the festival is considered (s

65、tand) for family togetherness. B. 根据所给词汇或所学语言知识填空，每空一词。67. In the last 500 years, over 300 species of animals have gone .(extinction)68. their arrival, they find Luos parents eagerly waiting for them.69. The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly (decorate) hotel room. 70. The Amazon rainforest c

66、rosses into eight countries, (include) Brazil and Peru,and one overseas region of France.71. （promote）of traditional festivals helps spread knowledge about our national history.72. A child and a man were walking on the beach the child found a shell.73. Home is all family members are together. 74. I

67、was so caught up in the party fever I hardly noticed five hours fly by. 75. (fight) pollution is not just a task for factories and the government.第三节 短文填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Emily ,76. disabled girl, had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owensher

68、music teacher to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens 77. (take) a glance at Emilys body and said, “Child, you are just not suitable. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you78. (comfort) .” 79. singing a single note, Emily 80. (send) back through the door

69、of the choral room. Hurt and upset, she decided never 81. (try) out again. But Mrs Owens then retired. This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr Butler, 82. heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try.Emily didnt want to be rejected again, 83. she hesitated about it. When Emily finished

70、her testing performance, she thanked Mr Butler and knew the result 84. (announce) the next day. To her great 85. (surprising), she was admitted to the performance. So Emily practised very hard, and performed well on the stage, and all the audience cheered . This changed her life later on.第四节 完成句子(共5

71、小题；每小题1分，满分5分)根据汉语提示完成句子，每空一词。86. 雨林的每一层都自成一个小世界，成为各种生物的家园。Each level of the forest forms its own little world, different kinds of living things.87. 毫无疑问，曹雪芹凭借他自己的经验才能对当时的生活作出详细描写。No doubt his own experiences, Cao xueqin gives a detailed description of what life was like at that time.88. 全家人在一起会感到非常

72、幸福。The whole family could not to be together.89. 亚马孙雨林的面积是中国的一半多。The Amazon rainforest is more than China.90. 当我第一次搬迁到这儿来的时候，草坪绿油油，空气新鲜。When I first moved here, the grass was green and .第四部分 应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是英国留学生李华。你就读学校的附近新落成一家书店。为增加访客量，书店经理Mr. Smith现向读者征求建议。请你给他写封建议信，内容包括：1. 写信目的；2. 你的建议；3. 你的期待。

73、注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Smith,_Yours,Li Hua 高一年级英语学科期中试题答案 2021.04听力：1-5ACACA 6-10 AABCA 11-15 CACCB 16-20 ABCAC阅读理解：21-23 ADC 24-27 CADA 28-31 BABC 32-35 DCBB七选五：36-40 EAFBG黑布林阅读：41-45 CDBAB完形填空：46- 50 ACDAB 51-56 DCBBC 57-60 DDBAB单句填空：61. unnoticed 62.allowing 63.dressed 64.is/was 65.w

74、ould need 66.to stand 67.extinct 68.On/Upon 69.decorated 70.including 71.Promotion 72.when 73.where 74.that 75.Fighting短文填空：76. a 77. took 78.uncomfortable 79. Without 80.was sent 81. to try 82.who 83.so 84.would be announced 85. surprise 完成句子：86.home to 87.drawing on 88.be happier 89.half the size

75、of /half as big as 90.the air fresh应用文写作：Dear Smith,Since you are earnestly seeking advice from readers, I, an exchange student, would like to offer some suggestions, which I hope can be helpful.Firstly, its a good idea to set aside some spacious and bright sections for customers, where they can tak

76、e time to enjoy reading the books they like. Secondly, why not offer some consultation to help readers, especially those who learn English as a second language, make proper choices and stimulate their interest in reading? Hopefully, the book store will be one where we can enrich our knowledge and re

77、lax ourselves.Yours,Li Hua听力原文： (Text 1) M: Are you going to spend the summer in Australia?W: No, I planned to go to Canada, but my children begged me to take them to Japan. I agreed. (Text 2) M: Excuse me. Do you have any tickets left for the concert tomorrow?W: Yes. They are $16 each. Um how many

78、would you like?M: Two, please. (Text 3) W: Whats the matter with you,Jack?M: Brian phoned me today. He was wondering whether I could help him move house on Saturday.W: Id rather you didnt. Its mums birthday and I thought we could take her out for the day. (Text 4) M: Have you decided to take that su

79、mmer job you were offered?W: Well, I want more information before I accept it. (Text 5) M: God, Im glad thats over.W: So you dont like it? Its based on a novel written by a famous writer.M: No, I think the story, the dialogue and the whole thing about the war are hard to understand.W: But the leadin

80、g actor is my favorite. (Text 6)W: Hi, Im looking for a dress for Janes party this evening. Can you give me some advice?M: How do you like this skirt? It goes well with your skin.W: Really? OK, I would try it.M: And I believe this necklace would make you more attractive.W: OK. Should I take a bag wi

81、th me?M: Of course. W: How about the brown bag you and I bought last week?M: I cant agree more. And hurry up, grandma is waiting for us.W: OK. (Text 7)W: Hi, I just arrived on Flight 245 from London. I waited until all the luggage came out, but my suitcase wasnt there.M: Well, I guess it might have

82、been put on the wrong flight. Theres a chance it wont arrive until tomorrow.W: Tomorrow! M: Im very sorry about this. Leave us a phone number so that we can reach you, and the airline will call you as soon as we get your suitcase. (Text 8)M: Hi, Jean. You look worried. Is everything OK?W: Well, my n

83、ew boss is expecting us to start work at 8 oclock in the morning. But I have to take our children to school. That means Ill be late for work. And you cant spare any time to do it.M: Oh, dear er but not a surprise. My friend Alice had a similar problem last year.W: How did she settle it?M: She didnt

84、do anything at first. But in the end she told it to her boss. He said he hadnt realized the early start would present a problem and he agreed to let them start half an hour late.W: Thats great. Perhaps I should deal with it the same way. (Text 9)M: Hello, everyone. We are lucky to have Molly Taylor

85、here today. Molly is organizing an activity course for the summer holidays. Molly, this is the second year of the course, isnt it?W: Yes. The summer course operated for the first time last year for a six-week period. We did think about making it longer this year and have a seven-week course, as ther

86、ere some schools which finish term a week earlier. In fact, two schools have eight-week holidays. But in the end we decided to keep to the same plan as last year. M: But, as I understand, last years course wasnt a complete success, was it?W: Well, we were actually very surprised by the number of peo

87、ple interested in the course. We didnt actually have enough assistants to look after all the children. Besides, there was such a lot of rain that we couldnt go outside as often as we wanted to. M: So, what activities can the children look forward to this year?W: Well, once again therell be artists a

88、nd musicians who will lead creative classes. We also considered providing some more exciting adventure sports. But we decided not to, in the end. Instead were introducing some fun programmes. I think itll be good fun for the children. (Text 10)W: Pleased to be here today. My names Joan, and Id like

89、to share with you something about my French learning. I still remember when I first started to learn the language I didnt really have a problem with the pronunciation. I just had a hard time memorizing words. But I made a great effort and soon I was scoring ten out of ten in all of the tests. By the

90、 time I got to university, I could do some writing and translations without much difficulty, and I actually enjoyed learning the grammar rules. Then as part of my university course I had to go and live in France for a year. As soon as I arrived，I realized I didnt know how to order the type of coffee

91、 I liked, and trying to find somewhere to live or stay was something difficult to deal with. I called people about information in the paper, but I had to keep putting the phone down because I couldnt understand a word they were saying they all spoke so quickly! I could see then that theres no point in just knowing words if you cant hold a conversation with a native speaker. The ability to speak freely is what helps you get a job, hold a conversation or just buy the things you need.15