江苏省扬州市2022-2023学年高三英语下学期2月开学摸底考试试卷（Word版附答案）.docx

1、20222023学年高三年级模拟试卷英语2023.2本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。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。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. What was the weather like in the afternoon?A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.()2. How does the man sound?A. Worried. B. Con

2、fident. C. Afraid.()3. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Going on holiday. B. Taking photographs. C. Getting a new passport.()4. Why did the man go to see a doctor?A. He can only see things up close. B. He gets glasses for the woman.C. He doesnt like his old glasses.()5. What are the speakers

3、 going to do next?A. Stay at home. B. Play with snow. C. Play badminton.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。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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。()6. Why does the woman want to replace the sofa?A. It is uncomfortable. B. It

4、 is really old.C. It doesnt match the table.()7. What do the speakers agree to do?A. Change the table. B. Buy a reading lamp.C. Move a lamp onto the table.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。()8. What did the man use last weekend?A. A shared bike. B. A shared charger. C. A shared umbrella.()9. What is the woman going to

5、 talk about next?A. The proper ways to use the sharing product.B. Her attitude towards the sharing economy.C. The advantages of the sharing economy. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。()10. What has the man found?A. An old door. B. A secret dinner. C. An interesting wall.()11. Whats the probable relationship between

6、the two speakers?A. Boss and secretary. B. Father and daughter. C. Husband and wife.()12. Where are the speakers?A. In a shop. B. In a house. C. In a castle.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。()13. What is the man doing?A. Eating a meal. B. Cooking a meal. C. Having an interview.()14. How long has the man been cookin

7、g?A. Only recently. B. Since he was a kid. C. Since he was twenty years old.()15. Why does the man mention rice and noodles?A. To give an example. B. To name his favorite food.C. To show his best cooking.()16. What is the most important for cooking according to the man?A. Rich flavors. B. Freshness

8、of food. C. Different styles of cooking.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。()17. What is Cathys nationality?A. Chinese. B. German. C. American.()18. When will they start making dumplings?A. At 4 pm. B. At 6 pm. C. At 8 pm.()19. How will Cathy come to the speakers house probably?A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.()20.

9、 What does the speaker think Cathy may worry about?A. Going back too early. B. Staying there too long.C. Having difficulty watching TV shows.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)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。ATheres no shortage of health food trends on TikTok, but which ones are actually sen

10、sible? And should you skip any of them altogether? We asked registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto, and heres what you need to know.Emily Marikos Salmon BowlMade with rice, baked salmon, soy sauce and spicy mayoand to be clear, there are a lot of different variations of it onlinethis passes Rissettos

11、 test because its healthy, fast, easy and has good flavor.Rissetto says that while she would recommend this recipe, she would also suggest changing the white rice for brown rice for increased nutrients and more fiber.Healthy Cookie DoughCookie dough thats healthy? This is too good to be true, right?

12、 The answer is probably yes. Rissetto says that while this may be healthy, it probably doesnt taste good.“Im certain this tastes like cardboard，” she said. “If you dont care about tastethen this is for you.”Lettuce Water For SleepWhile harmless, the TikTok trend of pouring boiling water over romaine

13、 lettuce leaves to make “lettuce water” for better sleep probably wont cure your sleep disorderand it probably doesnt taste great, either.“This is not a thing. Theres no evidence to prove it，” Rissetto said. “Instead, steep a banana peel in boiling water to help aid with sleep.”Natures CerealAs Riss

14、etto points out, its basically a fruit smoothie bowl.“I am all for having berries and coconut water，” she said. “Nutritionwise, this has lots of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber. Its basically a fruit salad that would be super refreshing on a hot day or postworkout.”()21. What is special about Emily

15、 Marikos salmon bowl?A. It doesnt taste great. B. It is good for health.C. Its recipe is not fixed. D. It uses two kinds of rice.()22. Which recipe doesnt Rissetto recommend?A. Emily Marikos salmon bowl. B. Healthy cookie dough.C. Lettuce water for sleep. D. Natures cereal.()23. Which food suits you

16、 best after playing a football match?A. Emily Marikos salmon bowl. B. Healthy cookie dough.C. Lettuce water for sleep. D. Natures cereal.BAndy Kong has worked very hard to get to where he is today. He credits becoming a millionaire by 20 to his strict Asian parents who tutored him at a young age by

17、working for the family.Kong, of Danville, Virginia, started working when he was only nine. English wasnt a strong suit for Andys parents, and thats where he was able to assist his family the most. After school and on weekends he would help out at their familyowned restaurant and nail salons. Not onl

18、y did he do the labor work, but he was also involved in creating online ads. This was his introduction to the world of online business.Andy started his Amazon business in the eighth grade. When he learned about Amazon Dropshipping(代发货模式) from a kid he saw on Instagram, he got inspired and decided to

19、 give it a try. Unfortunately, the store eventually got shut down because he was impatient with the growth. Instead of considering it a failure, he viewed this experience as a life lesson and learned from his mistakes. Meanwhile, his parents never stopped trying to talk him into focusing on school a

20、nd their retail business. “The biggest challenge when starting a business is getting someone to believe in you，” Andy says. He pushed through and did things for himself even when his loved ones discouraged it.In 2019，Andy met his now business partners, and together, they created an Amazon management

21、 company called Project WiFi. This Project has proven to be extremely successful. They currently help over 55 clients run their online businesses, and plan to help many more in the future.When asked about the secret to his success, Andy says, “Learning to sacrifice whether thats family, friends, or

22、soccer game for a single goal is the only way to succeed, rather than attempting multiple things. If its worth doing then its worth doing well with no shortcuts.”()24. Why did Andy work in his parents shops at a young age?A. Because he could earn some pocket money.B. Because his parents werent fluen

23、t in English.C. Because his parents could help with his study.D. Because he could get access to the Internet.()25. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A. A new online business model. B. Results of working impatiently.C. Difficulties in Andys career. D. Andys tense family relationship.()26. What

24、does Andy think contributes to his success?A. His early working experiences. B. Lessons learned from his failures.C. Gaining other peoples trust. D. Focusing on one thing at a time.()27. Which of the following can best describe Andy Kongs personality?A. Committed and generous. B. Motivated and openm

25、inded.C. Creative and faithful. D. Hardworking and sociable.CToday, the Vikings are mostly known as violent pirates(海盗). But they were also traders. At their height, the Vikings attacked, settled or traded on four continents.All of their travel, trade and warfare were made possible by Viking ships,

26、which were far more advanced than anything else sailing around Europe at the time. The most famous, and most feared, was the drekar. At sea, these ships could move quickly thanks to their large sails. The hulls(船体) of the ships were shallow and fat, which made them ride high in the water. The ships

27、were also light enough that they could be carried from one body of water to another over short sections of land. This greatly extended their range.But Viking ships werent just built for warfare. Another type, called the knarr, had cargo(货物) holds built in the hull. One such cargo ship was capable of

28、 carrying 24 tons. The knarrs would have looked similar to the drekars except they were longer, fatter and taller. These were the backbones of the Viking empire, which they used to carry everything from gold coins to spices and fine fabrics.Both the drekar and the knarr were built using the same met

29、hod. Traditionally, oceangoing ships have used a keel(龙骨), shaped like the fin of a fish. The keel sinks into the water below the hull. It helps the ship maintain a straight line through the water and counters the force of the wind against the sail, which otherwise might blow the ship over. Viking s

30、hips had no deep keel. Instead, they were built fat enough to carry lots of soldiers or pieces of cargo whose weight helped keep the ship planted in the water.Viking ships were so advanced for their time that they often were the biggest, tallest and most striking ships many people had ever seen. A m

31、onk at the St. Omer Monastery, in France, wrote this description of a royal Viking ship in 1013：“On one side lions molded in gold were to be seen on the ships, on the other birds on the tops of the poles indicated by their movements the winds as they blew .”The Vikings built a wealthy empire through

32、 trade as well as robbery and used their wealth to continuously improve their ships.()28. What does the author intend to tell us?A. The Vikings were not violent pirates but traders.B. The Vikings used to take a lead in the world trade.C. Viking ships could carry more cargo than ships today.D. Viking

33、 ships contributed to the extension of their empire.()29. What can we infer about the knarrs?A. They were not designed for warfare.B. They were faster than the drekars.C. They were designed to carry soldiers.D. They served the same purpose as drekars.()30. What do the Vikings ships and the tradition

34、al oceangoing ships have in common?A. They both use a deep keel shaped like the fin of a fish.B. They both make the hull shallow and fat with large sails.C. They both take measures to keep the ship planted in water.D. They both install something to counter the force of wind.()31. Why does the author

35、 refer to a monks description of a Viking ship?A. To show how advanced Viking ships were for their time.B. To show how interested the monk was in traveling by sea.C. To show that Viking ships were designed in a strange way.D. To show that Viking ships were continuously improved.DEvery language and c

36、ulture has curse words(脏话). What gives a curse word its power is partly its meaning and partly its sound. “In English, for example, curse words tend to contain a high percentage of plosive soundsincluding P, T and K，” said Ryan McKay, a psychologist at University of London.Dr. McKay teamed up with h

37、is colleague Shiri LevAri to learn whether this familiar pattern went beyond English. They wondered whether it might even represent whats called sound symbolism. Sound symbolism is when a word sounds like what it means.The researchers first asked fluent speakers of Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Korean a

38、nd Russian to list the most vulgar(粗俗的) words they could think of. Once theyd made a list of each languages most frequently used curse words, the researchers compared these with neutral words from the same language. In these languages, they didnt find the plosive sounds that seem common in English c

39、urse words. “Instead, we found that the vulgar words were defined by what they lacked: the approximant sounds that include letters I, L, R，W and Y，” Dr. LevAri said.Next, the scientists invited 215 native speakers of six languages: Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, French, German and Spanish. The participan

40、ts listened to pairs of words in a language they didnt speak, and guessed which word in each pair was offensive. In reality, all the words were invented. For example, the researchers started with the Albanian word “zog”， for “bird”， and created the pair of fake words “yog” and “tsog”. Participants w

41、ere more likely to guess that words without approximants, such as “tsog”， were curses.Finally, the researchers combed through the dictionary for English curse words and their cleanedup versions. Once again, the clean versions included more of the sounds I, L, R, W and YA 20thcentury linguistic(语言学的)

42、 principle claimed that the sounds of words were arbitrary: Any word could have any meaning. With curse words, though, as in other cases of sound symbolism, “the sounds themselves seem to carry meaning，” said LevAri. “Thats a new thing，” said linguist Benjamin Bergen. “Curse words across languages,

43、unrelated to each other, may pattern similarly.” He also pointed out, to make sure the pattern of approximants missing from curses isnt an accident, it would be nice to find it in an even larger sample of languages.()32. What is the purpose of McKay and LevAris research?A. To analyze a phenomenon. B

44、. To confirm an assumption.C. To explain a definition. D. To challenge a theory.()33. What were the participants asked to do in the second part of the research?A. To decide which curse words are used more frequently.B. To make up new curse words from real words.C. To guess a words offensiveness acco

45、rding to its sound.D. To identify the approximants in curse words.()34. According to LevAri, which of the four is likely to sound offensive?A. tusck B. sola C. darn D. biach()35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The old linguistic principle of sounds and meanings is wrong.B. In sound sym

46、bolism, a words sound represents its meaning.C. The research reveals the similarities between different languages.D. The result of the research is not fully accepted by scientists.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In theory, modern smartphones can last hundreds of ho

47、urs on a single charge. _36_ Manufacturers love to use laboratory conditions to advertise great numbers, most of which dont match realworld use. Here we have some saving tricks that actually work.Delete apps you dont use. On average, smartphone users download about 42 apps but use only ten daily. An

48、 easy way to preserve battery life? _37_ Deleting an app that you dont use is a simple way to free up storage space on your device and reduce the burden of your battery._38_ A phones single biggest battery drain is the fact that it takes a lot of energy to keep your phones screen lit up, and we ofte

49、n leave it on accidentally, even if were not looking at the screen. The solution is to set your device to turn off its screen after 30 seconds or a minute.Dim the screen. Viewing your phones millions of pixels at full brightness is a guaranteed battery drain. Even your phones autobrightness feature

50、will sometimes overdo it, meaning you could be losing precious hours of battery life. Try dimming your display a little at a time. _39_Go ahead and charge it. Youve probably heard the classic advice about charging batteries: Let your battery drain all the way, then charge to 100 percent and repeat.

51、The idea is that you are teaching your battery to “remember” its full charge capacity, rather than confusing it with periodic, inconsistent charges. _40_ So instead of running out the door with 50 percent juice, consider plugging in your phone for 15 minutes before you leave.A. Get rid of the others

52、.B. Decrease display time.C. But its not the case in practice.D. Turn off the ones that you dont use.E. Youll be surprised how quickly your eyes adjust.F. It doesnt consume as much battery power as we think.G. Actually most smartphone batteries dont need special treatment.第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小

53、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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。About five years ago, I was part of a pilot group(试验小组) for my employer tasked with figuring out how to hire and train people with disabilities and make them successful inside the organization. My boss was very kind and decided to be the _41_

54、for the group. Until then we had only hired people with the visually _42_I led the _43_ of a candidate with an autism(自闭症) disability. The candidate had the _44_. However, our interview team felt that the disability would _45_ him learning the skills and being successful.I convinced my peers to give

55、 him a chance to try out_46_， it was a pilot program meant for our organization to learn too. I gave the candidate a lot of _47_ and I became one of his trainers. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some risks so we could only hire him as a _48_ contractor.The candidate slowly and surel

56、y stood out in the workplace. There were many barriers along the way but the candidate came to be _49_ by his colleagues and his leader. I continued to train him _50_ and helped him to get over a number of challenges his disability presented at the workplace.Fast forward five years, he called me las

57、t night to let me know that he got a formal _51_ yesterday from his manager as a regular employee with a job title. I _52_ him and told him my joy. He went on to say “Sir, _53_ your support all these years, I would not be here”. I told him “Your success is the _54_ of your hard work and persistence.

58、 You are an inspiration to a lot of people with _55_ disabilities”Isnt it wonderful that a person with disability succeeds in a workplace?()41. A. sponsor B. interviewee C. follower D. inspector()42. A. involved B. challenged C. advantaged D. varied()43. A. interview B. exam C. department D. group()

59、44. A. disabilities B. experiences C. qualifications D. attitudes()45. A. prevent B. leave C. keep D. send()46. A. in all B. after all C. first of all D. above all()47. A. pressure B. gratitude C. control D. encouragement()48. A. potential B. constant C. permanent D. temporary()49. A. discovered B.

60、ignored C. accepted D. envied()50. A. dramatically B. causally C. carelessly D. closely()51. A. offer B. permit C. answer D. salary()52. A. treated B. comforted C. recognized D. congratulated()53. A. beyond B. without C. despite D. besides()54. A. method B. cause C. reward D. direction()55. A. rare

61、B. serious C. similar D. mental第二节(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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。There is nothing quite so French as a baguettea long, thin stick of bread thats found in every French bakery in the world. _56_ this traditional food isnt just a snack; the baguette is an important part of French

62、culture.According to one legend, the baguette _57_(create) in Austria by a baker who introduced the steam oven to France in 1839. This baking method made it possible to bake bread with a crispy crust(酥皮) and light center.Baguettes grew in _58_(popular) in France throughout the 19th century. Early ba

63、guettes were much larger than those of today. _59_(measure) around two meters long, these baguettes were carried by delivery women, who piled them like firewood on their backs. When _60_(serve), these huge baguettes were commonly laid along the dinner table, as they were too long to fit the tables w

64、idth!While the bread dates back to the 1800s, the term baguette wasnt regularly used until the 1920s, _61_ a new law prevented bakers from working before 4：00 am. Following the laws introduction, bakers started making bread with a long, thin shape so that it would bake _62_(fast) and be ready in tim

65、e for breakfast. Baguette began to be used to refer to this fastbaking bread.Baguette eating comes with _63_(it) own set of customs. For example, its considered unlucky to place a baguette upside down on a table. And baguettes are usually broken apart by hand during meals, not sliced _64_ a knife. H

66、owever you enjoy them, just remember that youre not just eating bread, youre eating _65_ symbol of France!第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，你的笔友Jack为了让父母感受中国春节的氛围，就如何装饰家里更有“年”味征求你的意见。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 感谢喜欢中国年；2. 如何装饰(不少于两点)；3. 你的祝福。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续

67、写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。I was twenty then, teaching a class of thirty students in Toronto including Mike, a 10yearold street kid. Having lost his father and mother, he lived with a mentallydisturbed grandmother.He was always hungry, so each day Id take him for breakfast before class. Each noon after I share

68、d my lunch with him, I taught him new skillsusing a microscope, constructing a camera etc.One day Mike told me of his dream. Most kids in the class wanted to be doctors, teachers or some such thing, but not Mike! His desire was to be a gangster(强盗)! And he was serious about it.I believed all childre

69、n had a gift for what he wanted to be. If he wanted to be a gangster, Id do all I could to help him become the very best “gangster”I had a plan. Every Saturday after we had breakfast, I took him to the Law Library of the city. I explained to him a good gangster had to know something about criminal l

70、aw, and reading up on law was the only way to learn. His young mind was interested, and he dove in.That was how we spent each Saturday morning that year. Id drop him off at the law library. Three hours later, Id return, pick him up for lunch and after a review of his mornings work, take him home.The

71、 following year I taught in another school far away, which prevented me continuing to participate physically with him on Saturday mornings. But I provided him with public transportation tickets so he could keep up his regular study at the library.Later I got married and moved to London. Sadly, and t

72、o my great regret, I lost contact with Mike.Years passed. I often thought of him, wondering what had become of him. Then, one day, I was back in Toronto on business, looking up the number of a former colleague in the telephone directory, and there, Mikes name as part of a title of “JUDGES and LAWYER

73、S” danced off the page into my eyes.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。I wondered, “Could it be him？”_When we were able to get together, he told me his road to the law. _20222023学年高三年级模拟试卷(扬州)英语参考答案及听力材料第一部分15ABCAB610BCCAA1115CBCBA1620BCAAB第二部分第一节2123CCD2427BCDB2831DACA3235BCAD第二节3640CABEG第三部分第一节414

74、5ABACA4650BDDCD5155ADBCC第二节56. But/Yet57. was created58. popularity59. Measuring60. served61. when62. faster63. its64. with65. a第四部分第一节Dear Jack，Thanks so much for your affection for the Spring Festival! And I am too willing to offer you some advice on decorating your home.To create the joyous atmos

75、phere, youd better integrate “red” into your decoration as it means “happiness”. Firstly, paste the red couplets on the doors and affix the red papercuttings to the windows. Sticking the character of fu is also a custom. Besides, after the cleaning, you can hang up the red lanterns to illuminate the

76、 inside and outside of the house.May you have a pleasant Chinese New Year and remember me to your parents!Yours，Li Hua第二节I_wondered,_“Could_it_be_him？” I dialed the number, gave my full name to a secretary and was put on hold. A long fifteen seconds later, a gentleman was on the line. His opening st

77、atement was, “Mr Kowal (or whatever), Ive really . missed you.” Then there was silence. Tears welling up in my eyes, I blurted out between sobs, “Mike, I only wish Id kept in touch with you all these years. Im really proud of you.” In a trembling voice on the other side, Mike answered, “I wouldnt be

78、 here now if it werent for you.”When_we_were_able_to_get_together,_he_told_me_his_road_to_the_law. Studying law in the library enabled him to explore his inner depthsthe “gangster” he had wanted to be was something of a hero protecting the disadvantaged with knowledge. He studied all the way to the

79、law university while working parttime for his education fees. Now he had risen to be one of the most successful criminal lawyers in Canada. He owed all to me while I thought the greatest good we teachers could do for the students was to assist in revealing the best of their own.听力材料Text 1M: Look at

80、the sky, Jane. How clear it is now!W: Yes. Luckily, the wind in the afternoon blew away those dark clouds, but the weather report says its going to rain in 12 hours.Text 2W: Arent you afraid of getting sick? Its cold out there.M: No way. This material is stronger than it looks and its quite warm.W:

81、OK, but I worry about you. Make sure to tell me if youre getting cold.Text 3W: Im so looking forward to going on holiday and taking photos, but I need to get a new passport first.M: Its very easy. There is an online form that you can fill out and then upload your own photograph.Text 4W: How was your

82、 appointment, dear?M: Well, unfortunately, the doctor thinks I need to start wearing glasses.W: Thats no surprise. You hold the newspaper right up to your face when you read it. Ive been saying that you need glasses for years! Text 5W: George, its boring to stay at home. Why dont we play badminton o

83、utside?M: Id like to, but its too cold today. Look, its snowing! Its all white. Do you like snow? I think we can make a snowman now.W: Lets go!Text 6W: The department store has reduced all its prices by forty percent during the sale. Dont you think its time to replace our sofa? Weve had it for a lon

84、g time!M: Do you think so？I think its comfortable enough. What we really need is a proper lamp to go on the table next to the sofa. Its impossible to sit and read there at the moment.W: Lets move one of the lamps down from the bedroom then. The blue one would look good on that table.M: Youre right.T

85、ext 7W: The sharing economy is really convenient for me.M: Oh, really?W: Yes, I guess I cant live without it. I ride a shared bike to work every day. And when my mobile phone is dead, Id like to use the shared charger. Sometimes when it rains while I dont have an umbrella, I would rent a shared umbr

86、ella.M: Speaking of that, I remember that last weekend I was outside when it rained hard suddenly. So I used a shared umbrella. I held the umbrella for only ten minutes and then it was broken. I didnt know what happened.W: Oh, you poor thing. Maybe you didnt do it in the right way. Let me teach you.

87、Text 8M: Quick, quick, honey. Come and see.W: What is it? Im making dinner, you know. This had better be important. Anything less than hidden treasure, Ill be annoyed.M: Well, its a bit like that. I knocked down part of this wall and look what I found.W: What is it?M: Its a door. It must have been c

88、overed up a long time ago.W: Will there be a room behind it?M: If there is, it must only be small.W: Dont tell Kate and Susanthey will use it for hiding from us.M: Living in this old house is like living in a castle. It seems to have so many secrets.W: My sisters house used to be a shop. In one of t

89、he rooms, she found lots of old signs and products from the past.M: Thats what I like about these old places. They are so interesting.W: Its true. New houses may be efficient but they have no character.Text 9W: Our guest today is Chef Michael Wilson. Thanks again for joining us, Mr Wilson.M: Oh, its

90、 my pleasure. And please call me Mike.W: OK, Mike, youve been cooking since you were a kid, and youve been a professional chef for over twenty years. What is it about cooking that you love so much?M: Its the best way for people to communicate, in my opinion. You dont need language. You dont have to

91、have anything in common. Its easy to make new friends when you share a meal together.W: So, what are some of the differences in the food of different countries?M: Well, in the West, people eat a lot of bread, while in Asia, rice and noodles are more common. Beef is very common in countries like the

92、United States, but its not as popular in Northern Europe.W: What do you think is the most important factor in cooking?M: I think that fresh local foods are the most important part of any type of cooking.Text 10Hi, Cathy, this is Pitt. I heard that during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday you wont

93、go back to your hometown in the States and will go to Germany for some traveling and then come back to China. Im leaving you this voice message to invite you to come to our familys Chinese New Years Eve dinner, say, on Feb. 4. My mother and I will start making dumplings around 4 pm. and well probabl

94、y start having dinner at 6 pm. If youre interested in making dumplings, feel free to join us at 4 pm. Im afraid there will be very few buses or taxis running tomorrow afternoon. My father is happy to pick you up from your place. Just send me your address and tell me when you can come. After dinner, we will watch some Spring Festival shows on TV. The most interesting show starts at around 8 pm. We usually stay up very late, so dont worry about staying too long. Just let me know when you want to go back to your place. Looking forward to your earliest reply.12