江苏省白蒲高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期教学质量调研试题（二）.doc

1、江苏省白蒲高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期教学质量调研试题（二） （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)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. What does Lisa want to drink?A. Coffee. B. Juice. C. Milk. 2. Who i

2、s interested in fashion designing? A. James. B. Michael. C. Lily. 3. Why does Susan go to the art school? A. To do part-time work. B. To take painting class. C. To pick up her grandma. 4. What is the man doing?A. Renting a car. B. Buying a car. C. Booking tickets. 5. What are the speakers mainly tal

3、king about?A. Some photos. B. The forest in winter. C. Their favorite animals. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后， 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Why doesnt the woman buy the jackets?A. She doesnt need one. B. She finds th

4、em expensive. C. She doesnt think theyre beautiful. 7. What is the womans attitude toward the skirts?A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Uninterested. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What did Lisas friends encourage her to do?A. Take writing classes. B. Have a story published. C. Write about their stories. 9.

5、What does the man want to be in the future?A. A poet. B. An actor. C. A director. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. When will the winter camp begin?A. On January 2nd. B. On January 5th. C. On January 8th. 11. How much will it cost two kids to join the winter camp?A. $216. B. $324. C. $432. 12. What relation

6、 is Mary to Jim? A. His cousin. B. His sister. C. His classmate. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. At what age did Thomas get married?A. 22.B. 25. C. 32. 14. Where did the old couple first meet?A. In a classroom. B. At a library. C. At a party. 15. What was Thomas like?A. Serious.B. Kind. C. Hot-tempered. 1

7、6. What was Janes purpose of going to Norway again? A. To study there. B. To find work there. C. To be with Thomas. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What was the result of the fire?A. Around 10,000 people were homeless. B. Many factories were destructed.C. Many people were injured.18. What do people in Mir

8、pur mainly do to make a living?A. Make clothing.B. Produce plastic. C. Sell woods. 19. What made the fire fighters work more difficult? A. The hot weather. B. The lack of water. C. The terrible traffic. 20. Where are the homeless people now?A. On the street. B. In a factory. C. At nearby schools. 第二

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17、s feet diseases.B. It can improve blood circulation.C. It can slow the aging process of feet.D. It can be worn under regular socks.BThe Tuareg bride, Assalama, who has spent most of her time tending her familys goats and sheep, sits silently as female relatives and helpers make sure that every hair

18、is perfect for the wedding. The Tuareg are nomads, and it was only by chance that she was reunited with her 25-year-old cousin Mohamed a month earlier. Back from working in Libya, Mohamed spotted Assalama as she drew water from a well. “I knew from that moment that I wanted to marry her”, he says. H

19、e asked for her hand and she gave him a piece of jewelry to demonstrate her acceptance. Their families approved, and wedding plans began.Following Tuareg traditions, the marriage ceremony is performed at a nearby mosque (清真寺) in the presence of only the couples parents. Assalama and Mohamed are abse

20、nt. A few days later, the celebration approaches. For a week, some 500 guests enjoy camel races, sing, and eat rice, dates, and roasted meat in tents under the Saharan stars. Mohamed wears an indigo tagelmust, a cloth that wraps his head and face. For the Tuareg, the tagelmust not only keeps out the

21、 desert sand and sun, it keeps evil creatures called jinns away, as does henna, a reddish-brown coloring used on Mohameds feet. It is also a symbol of purity, reserved for a mans first marriage.At the celebration, a tent called an ehan is prepared for Assalama and Mohamed. Women take down and put up

22、 the tent each day, making it larger each time to symbolize the progress of the celebration and of the couples relationship. Assalama stays inside the tent during the whole celebration, only showing her face or speaking to Mohamed, her best friend, her mother, and one special helper. During the cele

23、bration, neither Assalama nor Mohamed is ever left alone for fear they might be harmed by jealous jinns.As the celebration ends, the couple prepares to spend the first year of their marriage with Assalamas family. Mohamed must work hard to win his in-laws approval. Once he does that, he will take hi

24、s bride back to his camp and start his nomads caravan moving again.24. What is the passage mainly about?A. The romantic love story of the two Tuareg cousins. B. The marriage difficulties of a young Tuareg couple. C. The description of the marriage of a Tuareg couple.D. The changing wedding customs o

25、f the Tuareg people. 25. During their actual marriage ceremony, Assalama and Mohamed _.A. were forbidden to show upB. visited the nearest mosqueC. showed respect to their parentsD. wore traditional Tuareg clothing26. Henna is used on Mohameds feet because _.A. he is marrying his cousin B. he is thou

26、ght to be very pure C. he is not wearing a TagemustD. he has not been married before27. What does the underlined word “that” refer to?A. Starting his caravan moving again.B. Finishing the wedding celebration. C. Working hard for Assalamas family.D. Obtaining permission from his in-laws.CThanks to re

27、search currently being done in the field of nanotechnology, it may be possible to cure a disease like cancer using tiny particles(微粒) injected into a person particles that would not only find the cancer, but also destroy it without harming anything else in the body.The main thing to know about nanot

28、echnology is that its small really small. The prefix nano refers to a nanometer, which is one-billionth of a meter. How small is that exactly? A comma on a page of a book may be more than half a million nanometers wide. Researcher Ted Sargent, a leader in the field of nanotechnology, describes how u

29、sing quantum (量子) dotsparticles that are a few nanometers in size will help diagnose a disease. The particles, Sargent explains, shine brightly when exposed to UV light and can be inserted into the body. They can also be programmed to bond only to a particular cancer cell. Doctors can then use a cam

30、era and look for the colored particles, which will help them determine where cancer cells are growing in a persons body. Using this technology, it will be possible to detect cancer at a stage when there are perhaps only a thousand bad cells. Once a certain type of cancer is detected, nanotechnology

31、will also improve the way it is treated. Nanoparticles will allow doctors to attack cancerous tumors (肿瘤) without disturbing healthy cells. Doctors can deliver cancer-killing drugs, carried via the nanoparticles, to the bad cells only or they can also destroy cancer cells identified by nanoparticles

32、, using laser rays. Ultimately, technologies like this will allow doctors to deliver cancer treatment earlier, faster, and more thoroughly, with fewer side effects. Unfortunately, though nanoparticles have great medical potential, there are serious concerns that they could have negative environmenta

33、l and health effects. In recent studies researchers found that half the human cells died after exposing lab-grown human cells to water containing large amounts of nanoparticles.Because nanotechnology is so potentially useful, many scientists dont think research into its many uses should be stopped;

34、learning more about nanotechnology should remain a priority. Scientists do believe that governments should allocate more money for safety-related studiesto make sure that large concentrations of nanoparticles do not get into our food and water supplies and cause serious problems.28. What is this pas

35、sage mainly about?A. The dangers and side effects of nanotechnology.B. The various ways of detecting different cancers.C. The development and application of nanotechnology.D. How nanotechnology can be used in medical science. 29. Whats the size of a nanometer? A. The size of a comma.B. One-billionth

36、 of a meter.C. A billion nanoparticles wide. D. The same size as a quantum dot.30. Exposing human cells to large amounts of nanoparticles _.A. does not have any influencesB. may prevent many side effectsC. causes one second cells deathD. could cure a variety of cancers31. What can we infer from the

37、last paragraph?A. Nanotechnology proved to be useless and the research should be ended.B. Scientists want to see research into nanotechnology continue with caution.C. Many scientists think that nanotechnology is too dangerous to be permitted.D. Nanotechnology is so useful that many governments are i

38、nvesting in research.DThroughout the ages different ideas have been expressed about the working of the human brain. In ancient times, men thought that the mind was based in the heart. It was not until the 18th century that man realized that the whole of the brain was involved in the workings of the

39、mind.During the 19th century scientists found that when certain parts of the brain were damaged men lost the ability to do certain things. And so, people thought that each part of the brain controlled a different activity. But modern research has found that this is not so.In the past 50 years there

40、has been a great increase in the amount of research being done on the brain. Scientists have found that the way the brain works is far more complicated than they had thought. They have tried to use computers to copy the way the brain works. However, they have found that even using the latest electro

41、nic equipment they would have to build a computer weighed over 10,000 kilos. Earlier scientists thought that the power of the brain decreased during a mans lifetime. But now it has been found that an old person who has always been mentally active has a quicker mind than a young person who has done o

42、nly physical work. It means the more work we give our brains, the more work they can do.Scientists hope that if we can discover how the brain works, we will be able to make better use of it. For example, how do we learn language? Some children learn to speak and read and write when they are very you

43、ng compared to average children. But scientists are not sure why this happens. Other people now believe that we use only 1% of our brains full potential. They say that the only limit on the power of the brain is the limit of what we think is possible. This is probably because of the way we are taugh

44、t as children. When we first start learning to use our minds we are told what to do, for example, to remember certain facts, but we are not taught how our memory works and how to make best use of it. We are told to make notes but we are not taught how our brains accept information and which is the b

45、est way to organize the information we want our brains to accept.This century man has made many discoveries about the universe - the world outside himself. But he has also started to look into the workings of that other universe which is inside himself.32. What does the author agree with? A. How our

46、 brain works remains a puzzle.B. The work of the mind is rooted in the heart.C. Different parts of the brain control activities.D. A computer can store information as our brain.33. What can we infer from Paragraphs 4 and 5?A. People have made the most of the brains.B. The brain need practice to keep

47、 its power.C. Some children know the secret to learning.D. People experience memory loss with aging.34. What does the example in the last but two paragraph suggest?A. A good memory is worse than a bad pen.B. Only 1% of our brain has been fully used.C. How to remember facts is unnecessary to learn.D.

48、 How we are taught affects the power of our brain.35.What is the authors attitude to the future of the study?A. Concerned.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Sceptical. 第二节 (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。For much of history, reading was a fairly noisy activity. On clay tablet

49、s written in ancient Iraq and Syria some 4,000 years ago, the commonly used words for “to read” literally(照字面地) meant “to cry out” or “to listen”.36. _ The majority of us bottle the words in our heads as if sitting in a quiet library. Reading out loud is largely reserved for bedtime stories and perf

50、ormances.But a growing body of research suggests that we may be missing out by reading only with the voices inside our minds. 37. _ It helps improve our memories, understand complex texts and strengthen emotional bonds between people. And far from being a rare or outdated activity, it is still surpr

51、isingly common in modern life. Many of us intuitively (直觉地) use it as a convenient tool for making sense of the written word, and are just not aware of it.Colin MacLeod, a psychologist at the University of Waterloo in Canada, has researched the impact of reading aloud on memory. 38. _ However, it wo

52、rks for older people, too. “Its beneficial throughout the age range,” he says.In one study, a group of children were presented with a list of words and asked to read some silently, and others aloud. Afterwards, they correctly recognized 87% of the words theyd read aloud, but only 70% of the silent o

53、nes.In another study, adults aged 67 to 88 were given the same task. They should read words either silently or aloud. 39. _ They were able to recall 27% of the words they had read aloud, but only 10% of those theyd read silently.Many of us are intuitively aware of the benefits of reading aloud and u

54、se the technique more than we might realize. Some said they read out funny emails or messages to entertain others. Others read aloud prayers and blessings for spiritual reasons. Writers and translators read drafts to themselves to hear the rhythm and flow. People also read aloud to make sense of rec

55、ipes, contracts and densely written texts. 40. _A. Today, silent reading is the norm.B. It is worth making a bit more time for reading out loud.C. Reading silently has distinct advantages, especially speed.D. Then they were to write down all those they could remember.E. The ancient art of reading al

56、oud has a number of benefits for adults.F. For many, reading aloud brought joy, comfort and a sense of belonging.G. The memory-boosting effect of reading aloud is especially strong in children. 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

57、UK-based supermarket Waitrose has been criticized strongly by social media users for selling bouquets(束) of autumn seasonal foliage at 6 pounds apiece.Photos of various tree leaves packaged in transparent plastic foil and 41 as flower bouquets went viral on social media lately, sparking controversy

58、because of the products price, six British pounds. 42 tree leaves can literally be 43 from the street this time of year, its understandable that some people went after Waitrose, accusing the supermarket of trying to make money by selling 44 that is actually free.A bag of actual leaves? Ill sell you

59、a bin bag of leaves for 10p, one Twitter user wrote. This has got to be from the drunk Monday morning meeting category of 45 , someone else commented. 46 , the bizarre foliage bouquets appeared on Waitrose supermarket shelves as a way to welcome autumn, and featured a sticker 47 customers to bring t

60、he outdoors inside.Bring the outdoors indoors and brighten up your 48 with the freshest flowers 49 reflect the colors of the season, the official product description read. We source the best blooms from expert growers, and handle them gently on their journey to our stores 50 they look beautiful for

61、longer. 51 the generally negative feedback to its autumn-themed product, the British supermarket 52 its decision to charge 6 pounds for a bunch of tree leaves by claiming that it was inspired by a 53 from shoppers.This isnt the 54 time that English shops and supermarkets make news 55 for selling fre

62、e things at exorbitant prices. First, there is a posh shop in London, that sold painted logs for $14 apiece, and there was artisan shop Botanique and its $22 chopped tree branches.41. A. arranged B. acquiredC. relayedD. rejected42. A. Ridding B. ObtainingC. ConsideringD. Fetching43. A. wound up B. p

63、icked upC. broken upD. turned up44. A. something B. anythingC. everythingD. nothing45. A. hopes B. descriptionC. insuranceD. ideas46. A. Additionally B. EventuallyC. ApparentlyD. Primitively47. A. urging B. forcingC. gettingD. ridding48. A. company B. deviceC. homeD. staff49. A. what B. that C. whic

64、hD. where50. A. because B. unlessC. soD. since51. A. Despite B. BeforeC. ExceptD. Through52. A. expanded B. opposedC. explainedD. distributed53. A. opportunity B. commitmentC. possessionD. demand54. A. high B. firstC. aboveD. troublesome55. A. circumstances B. adaptationsC. headlinesD. victims第二节 (共

65、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。Nations worldwide， 56 (suffer) from the end World War I, decided to change the course of history and committed to the goal of global peace. For this reason, the United Nations(UN) 57 (found) in San Francisco, US, on Oct 24, 1945.Over the past 75 ye

66、ars, the UN 58 (witness) its members grow from 51 to 193. It aims to“save succeeding generations from the scourge of war 59 reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights 60 to promote social progress and better standards of life,” according to its website.In order to achieve the goal, the UN has gone t

67、hrough 61 (reform) in various aspects with the 62 (change) global situation. Without the measures adopted by the General Assembly in 1997, we 63 (improve) the efficiency of UN activities in the areas of development, humanitarian relief, human rights and peacekeeping. 64 that, some challenges are yet

68、 to be overcome, for example, threats from poverty, disease and climate change. But 65 (lucky), the vast majority of the UN members are committed to facing these challenges and have continued to fund the UNs humanitarian efforts around the world. Together, the UNs 193 member states are making huge s

69、trides toward bettering the world for future generations.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)今年以来，如皋市以墙体文化为载体，结合城市文化底蕴和特色，新增了一批文明墙绘，文化墙、邮票墙、美食墙等。假如你是李华，如皋旅游服务中心正在招聘宣传志愿者，请你给如皋旅游服务中心的工作人员写一封自荐信。内容要点：1. 写信目的：2. 个人优势；3. 能做的事情。注意：1. 词数100词左右；2. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Sir or Madam,Thank you for reading m

70、y letter. _Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写(满分25分)When I was in the sixth grade, I began noticing how other kids were separating into groups. I wasnt sure where I belonged. I found it hard to fit it.On a Monday morning, our teacher assigned“a secret friend”for the coming week

71、. She wrote each Kids name on a piece of paper and threw them into a jar; then we each closed our eyes and drew the name of a classmate who we were to secretly befriend and support over the next five school days. By the middle of the week, everyone, including me, had turned this assignment into a co

72、ntest to see whose secret friend could leave the best gift. We left bubble gum, pens and even money. It seems that everyone was getting cool presents from their friends except me.On the last morning of our assignment, when I walked into my classroom, something on my desk caught my eye. As I came clo

73、ser, I found there sat a can of perfumed powder. “ Oh, my God, its an old lady gift that I had received!” I thought to myself. Whats worse, the powder had already been opened. I felt my face turn red as I put it into my desk.I tried to forget about the embarrassing gift, but when I was in the bathro

74、om during the break, the girls who had seen me open the power started talking trash about my secret friend of giving it to me. I quickly joined in.“How terrible,”I heard myself saying angrily, “What could my friend be thinking by giving me such a stupid gift ? My grandmother wouldnt even want it.” T

75、he girls laughed at my remarks and filed out of the bathroom. I stayed to wash my hands and let the water run through my fingers as I thought about what I had just said. It wasnt normally like me to say mean things like that about someone.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1:Sud

76、denly my classmate Jenny rushed up to me,_Paragraph 2:Along with my apologies, I told her the fact. _如皋市2020-2021学年度第一学期高二期中调研考试答案第一部分: 听力：15BACAA610BABBA1115CAACB1620CAABC第二部分: 阅读理解：21-40 (A)AAB (B) CADD（C）DBCB (D) ABDC AEGDF第三部分: 语言知识运用第一节 完形填空41-45. ACBAD 46-50. CACBC 51-55. ACDBC第二节 阅读下面短文，在空白处填

77、入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。56.suffering/ having suffered 57.was founded 58. has witnessed 59.to60. and61.reforms62.changing 63. wouldnt have improved 64.Despite 65.luckily第四部分: 写作(共两节)第一节 应用文写作Dear Sir or Madam,Thank you for reading my letter. Im writing to you to be a volunteer to popularize the unique p

78、ainting-Wall culture of Rugao.I think I can make a contribution. Firstly, I come from the historic and cultural city which is famous for the long life of the world. I can introduce the background of these special painting walls of these themes like civilization,culture,stamps and delicacy. Moreover,

79、 I am nearly familiar with most of the high streets and back lanes of the city ,so I will not get lost when I guide the visitors. Finally, I am willing to share my sincere feelings of rapid development of Rugao with the guests. I will collect more information about the famous longevity city and try

80、my best to make the job go smoother and easier.Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Su Hua第二节 读后续写Suddenly my classmate Jenny rushed up to me, tears streaming down her face. I started to feel uneasy and didnt know what I could do to calm her down. I just knew that my words had deeply hurt her.

81、It was not until then that I knew Jenny was my secret friend. Soon later, Jenny stopped crying and murmured to me in disappointment, “Why do you say like that, although you dont like the present which I give you? Do you know the package is my most valuable things that my grandma gave me before she l

82、eft me?”A few minutes later, Jenny cried again. I felt very regretful to say such words and kept apologizing to her.Along with my apologies, I told her the fact. Actually I didnt dislike the present that she gave me, I just felt a bit embarrassed when I received it with many classmates watching me a

83、nd discussing my gift. I tried to explained to her that I had trouble fitting in the groups since I was in the sixth grade. I knew I have said such mean words. I ensured that I would never do things like that and keep the gift preciously all the time. Can we make up? I said sincerely. “OK, I believe

84、 you,” Jenny nodded. We promised each other that we would always be the best friend from then on.录 音 稿Text 1M: Lisa, is there a coffee bar in our school?W: Yes. Its on the left of the school library. You can have coffee and milk there. M: Good. Do you want a coffee with me?W: Sure, but Id prefer som

85、e juice. Text 2 W: Do you want to become an astronaut in the future, James?M: No, I dont, but my brother Michael does. I prefer to become a fashion designer. What about you, Lily?W: I really love ballet. I dream of dancing ballet full-time in the future. Text 3M: Susan, I heard you are taking painti

86、ng class now. W: No. Its not true. I often go to the art school because my grandma is taking a course there. I need to take her home in my car. Thats why some people think Im taking class there now. Text 4 W: Sunshine Rentals. How can I help you?M: I need a car to go to Florida, on May 13th. W: Cert

87、ainly, sir. What kind of car would you like?M: An SUV, I think. Im traveling with my wife and three kids. Text 5M: I love the photos in your room. Did you take them?W: Only one of them. Its the forest in winter. M: The one with the snow falling on the horses?W: My dad took that. There arent any anim

88、als in mine but there is snow everywhere. Text 6 M: Do you need anything, madam? We have some new jackets. Theyre only$90. W: Oh, theyre really nice, but $90 is a lot of money. M: Well, what about these skirts? Oh, look, theyre beautiful on you. W: Umthey really are. How much are they?M: Theyre$80.

89、No, wait. Theyre on sale, 50% off. W: 50% off? Oh, it looks good on me and I need a skirt. OK, I guess Ill take one. Text 7 M: Lisa, how did you get into writing?W: Well, as a habit, I often did creative writing for fun and as a form of self-expression. I liked sharing what I wrote with my two good

90、friends. One day, they encouraged me to give one of my stories to a publisher. I did and it was accepted and published. M: Do you also write poems? W: Yes. Ive actually written some poems. Do you like writing?M: Not really. W: So what do you like doing?M: I like acting. I hope Ill star in movies in

91、the future. W: Well, I hope you make your dream come true. Text 8 W: Jason, Alberta Art Gallery is organizing a winter camp. (10)Itll begin on January 2nd and end on 5th. Its for kids from 6 to 8 years old. Since Jim is interested in paintings, he might want to go to it. M: We can tell him about the

92、 camp when he comes home from school today. Can kids older than 9 also go to it?W: Let me have a look. Oh, yes. Kids aged from 9 to 12 can also go to it. M: Thats great. (12)My sister will take her daughter Mary to come here this winter. (11)I think the two kids can go to the camp together. So how m

93、uch does it cost?W: (11)216 dollars per kid. M: Thats quite acceptable. W: Yes. So when will Mary come with her mother?M: Theyll come to spend Christmas with us. They wont leave until January 8th. W: Good. (12)Im sure Jim will be very happy to spend so many days with his elder cousin. M: I think so,

94、 too. Text 9W: Tom, are the old couple in the picture your grandparents?M: Yes. Theyre my grandmother Jane and my late grandfather Thomas. W: I didnt know your grandfather has already gone. Im sorry to hear that. M: (13)He died at the age of 54. He and my grandmother were married for 32 years. It wa

95、s a usual morning when he died. My grandmother just couldnt believe her ears when she heard that. W: She must have been very sad. M: Of course. They loved each other so much. W: So how did your grandfather and grandmother meet?M: (14)My grandmother was into an international study exchange in Norway

96、when she met my grandfather. She stood next to him at a party and they spent the whole night talking. They liked each other and later often studied together at the library. W: So how was your grandfather back then?M: (15)He was humorous. He read a lot and liked helping others. W: Didnt your grandmot

97、her go back to her home country after finishing her study there?M: Yes. (16)She went back to Malaysia, but two years later she moved to Norway to be with my grandfather. Text 10W: (17)A huge fire in a poor area in the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka has left around 10,000 people without a place to live.

98、 The fire broke out on Friday and destroyed thousands of homes. The fire took place in an overcrowded neighborhood called Mirpur. (18)Mirpur is home to many people who work in factories making clothing. Most do not earn much money and cant afford to live anywhere else. The huts in Mirpur are made ma

99、inly of sheets of metal, wood, and plastic, and they burn easily. The fire spread quickly through the area. The fire began shortly before 7:30 on Friday night. It took 125 fire fighters over six hours to get the fire under control. (19)Fire fighters said that it was difficult to get water, which mad

100、e their work even more difficult. Most of the people who lived in the neighborhood were not at home when the fire was burning. So far it looks like the fire did not kill anyone and only injured around four people. But for the 10,000 who were left homeless, life will be hard. (20)They are currently staying at crowded camps in nearby schools that were empty for the holiday.17