江苏省连云港市智贤中学2020-2021学年高一上学期开学考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、赣 榆 智 贤 中 学 2 0 2 0 级 高 一 年 级 暑 期 检 测 英 语 试 题(考试时间:120分钟满分:150分)第I卷（选择题 95分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 听短对话答题（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）下面你将听到五段短对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给A ,B, C, 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。1. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Learn slowly.B. Practise more.C. Take le

2、ssons.2. Whose birthday party will the speakers attend?A. Karls.B. Dereks.C. Amys.3. Why is the woman in a hurry?A. She is heading for school.B. She wants to get a book.C. She has to pick up the man.4. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Lower her voice.B. Do the laundry.C. Paint the wall.5. Wh

3、ere does the conversation probably take place?A. At the hotel.B. At the station.C. At the customs.第二节 听对话和独白答题(共15小题，每题1.5分，满分22.5分)下面你将听到四段对话和一段独白，每段对话后和独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A, B, C三个选项中选出符合内容的最佳选项。听每段对话和独白前你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟，听完后，每个小题将给出5秒钟作答时间。每段对话和独白读两遍。请听第6段对话，完成第6，7小题。6. What do we know about the woma

4、n?A. She enjoys the parties.B. She has put on weight. C. She does exercise regularly.7. What does the man advise the woman to eat?A. Natural foods.B. Hot dogs. C. Cookies.请听第7段对话，完成第8至10小题。8. What kind of coffee does the man prefer?A. Black.B. Strong. C. Sweet.9. Which drink does the man like most?A

5、. Tea.B. Coffee. C. Juice.10. What is the man going to do?A. Leave a tip.B. Get a jar. C. Meet a friend.请听第8段对话，完成第11至13小题。11. What did Jay do on New Years Day?A. He went back home. B. He joined in a parade. C. He stayed with the host family.12. When is the Rose Parade usually held?A. On January 1st

6、.B. On New Years Eve. C. Every Sunday.13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Pop bands.B. Sports events. C. New Year celebrations.请听第9段对话，完成第14至16小题。14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues. C. Teacher and student.15. When will the woman get t

7、he result of the in-person interview?A. A few months later.B. In less than a month. C. After graduation.16. What does the man plan to do?A. Focus on his studies.B. Attend job interviews. C. Look for solutions.请听下面一段独白，完成第17至20 小题。17. Who founded the British Museum?A. Sir Hans Sloane.B. King George I

8、I. C. The UK government.18. What can we learn about the museum?A. It is round.B. It is totally free. C. It has global collections.19. Where is the Easter Island Statue exhibited?A. In Room4.B. In Room24. C. In Room 40.20. Who is Neil?A. A travel guide.B. A tourist. C. A program host.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分

9、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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AOur ships boast a sea of vacation possibilities for every guest. Like the chance to learn Italian, salsa dancing（萨尔萨舞）, or the recipe（食谱） for a perfect martini（马提尼酒）. To conquer the rock climbing wall and ice skate on the equator. Or sl

10、ow things down with a hot stone massage（按摩）and duty-free designer shopping. See, do and learn more at sea than you ever thought possible. North StarThe exclusive North Star promises to heighten your worldview. Simply step into the North Stars closed, jewel-shaped capsule and gently climb over 300 fe

11、et above sea level. Take in breathtaking views of the ocean, the ship, and the exciting destinations that we visit.Royal CaribbeanRoyal Caribbean is teaming up with World Wildlife Fund to save our oceans and protect sea life. Join us in making a difference by symbolically adopting a sea turtle or ge

12、t involved with numerous other activities both on board and ashore, like the Walk for Sea Turtles. Together we can turn the tide. SeaPlexSeaPlex is not only the largest indoor active space at sea, but also the most modern and creative. By day, experience a circus school and flying trapeze（高空秋千）, as

13、well as a full-size regulation(正规的) basketball court. By night, the first-ever bumper car（碰碰车） and roller skating offerings at sea will deliver thrills, with music provided by a floating DJ booth that hovers above the activity happening below. Rock ClimbingRise to the occasion and take on our signat

14、ure rock climbing wall. From beginners to speed climbers, everyone can enjoy an unparalleled view from 40 feet above deck. Included in your fare, no reservation required.21. If you are willing to have a good view of the ocean or sea from above, what should you try?A. North Star. B. Royal Caribbean.C

15、. SeaPlex. D. Rock Climbing.22. Who are especially interested in SeaPlex?A. People who are fond of eating delicious food. B. People who want to have a turtle as a pet.C. People who want to save some money. D. People who want to listen to music while playing. 23. Where is this article probably taken

16、from?A. A letter. B. An advertisement. C. A personal diary. D. A newspaper article. B Im fond of EHS because English is my favorite subject. Though that sounds like the beginning paragraph of a suck-up(奉承者), its true. I love reading and writing, and while I may not be the best at it, certainly try m

17、y hardest. I intend to run for EHS Vice President, along with Jordan Pincus, because I feel thats the best position for me in this Honor Society. I want to be able to share my own ideas on how to better improve EHS without being the absolute top, and what better position for that than Vice President

18、. I feel Im qualified for this position because Im full of great ideas and love English. I actually get English, and get along very well with others, which is very important for a board member. As a team, Jordan and I work very well together. Despite some disagreeing from time to time, the two of us

19、 actually end up getting more done at a faster pace, and because we spend most of our time together, communication issues are not a problem. Nothing is better for Vice Presidents to have than two people who are always together. On top of that, we are both devoted to anything we start， so EHS will ne

20、ver be ignored by either of us.I will contribute all I can to EHS, whether in making sure meetings run smoothly or finding new projects/events for the club to do as a whole. I personally believe that I am fit for the job and will be able to perform tasks above the highest exceptions placed on me, wh

21、ich may sound a little prejudiced but I really think Im fit for this! Thank you for reading this and taking me into consideration.24. Why does the author want to be EHS Vice President? A. He is very good at English. B. He has a talent for leadership. C. He is very willing to help others. D. He think

22、s he is fit for the position.25. What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 2? A. The author and Jordan can cooperate well. B. The author and Jordan are good friends. C. Jordan often quarrels with the author. D. Communication is very important for friends.26. What does “that” in Paragraph 2 re

23、fer to? A. Being EHS Vice President. B. Being always together. C. Communicating with each other. D. Having good ideas.27. What can we know about EHS? A.It is short for “Honor Society”. B. It is a club related to English. C. It can improve the students results. D. It often organizes some activities.C

24、This is a photo of a similar car I own. Its a photo of a Skoda Fabia, I drive one too. A young guy also got out of a similar car as I was getting close to mine. I laughed and was prepared to leave. The young guy continued to have a conversation with me.He asked me how I found the car. It turned out

25、that it was his first day to drive the car and it was new and it was a gift from his parents and hed just passed his driving test today! What a coincidence (巧合)!Well, this was a special moment for Nicholas. Who gets a new car the day they learn to drive and then drives into a garage and has a talk w

26、ith a woman whos driving the same model of car? Yes, beautiful synchronicity (同步性) in full view.I wanted to make this moment special for Nicholas, and I wanted to gift him something. Thinking on my feet, I thought Id buy him a lottery ticket (彩票) but it wasnt special enough.I got into my car and rem

27、oved my Guardian Angel key ring which I had attached to my front mirror. It was there to keep me safe. My birthday is on Guardian Angels Day too, so this is very special to me. I gave it to Nicholas and he was happy to receive it. Nicholas gave me a big hug.Nicholas was not an overconfident guy. He

28、also told me his mum was only out of hospital and now hed be able to help her get about.Ill order myself another Guardian Angel key ring for my car for fear that my Guardian Angel will not be protecting me without the key ring. As for Nicholas, well, I wish he and his passengers a lifetime of safe d

29、riving.28. What caused the conversation between the author and the young guy?A. The young guys excitement.B. The authors curiosity.C. A similar car.D. The photo of a Skoda Fabia.29. What did the author think of the guys experience?A. It was doubtful.B. It was a coincidence.C. It was unlucky for him.

30、D. It was untrue.30. What did the author do for the guy?A. She drove him home.B. She bought him a ticket.C. She offered him a birthday gift.D. She gave him a special present.31. What was the author going to do next after meeting the guy?A. Buy a key ring for her car.B. See his mother in hospital.C.

31、Give him more confidence.D. Tell him to drive quickly.DKindnessGood friends are not just kind to you; they are kind to others as well. People like being around them because they are positive people. The kindness they spread comes from inner feelings of happiness and self-confidence. In contrast, soc

32、ial aggression, such as meanness, is a quality that shows lack of respect for others and discontent with oneself. These feelings outwardly show and eventually prevent communications and genuine friendships from forming.AcceptingGood friends are easy to talk to because they accept what you are. They

33、understand the things that are important to you and the values that you hold. Although they may not necessarily agree with all of your beliefs and actions, they will never judge you. People who can accept you also are better able to accept themselves. High self-esteem and self-acceptance are intertw

34、ined.InterestAccording to American writer and lecturer, Dale Carnegie, showing genuine interest in others is one way to promote feelings of goodwill. People are more likely to remember how you make them feel. This goes beyond good listening skills. Good friends ask questions about things that matter

35、 to you. To do this, they must put aside their own needs and focus on helping others feel important. If you make them feel inferior, they will not enjoy the time you spend together.HonestyAlthough honesty is important to friendships, it may be one of the most difficult qualities to maintain. When yo

36、u ask a friend for honesty, she may prefer preserving the peace over telling you what she really thinks. But honesty promotes trust. A good friend cares enough to tell you the truth and has sufficient confidence in the relationship to be assured of a positive outcome.32. What does the kindness of a

37、friend come from according to the passage?A. Respect.B. Excitement.C. Happiness.D. Belief.33. What good friends will do if you make them feel less important according to the passage?A. They will begin to care about their own needs.B. They will take no interest in you.C. They will feel uncomfortable

38、to stay with you.D. They are more likely to question about themselves.34. The underlined word “intertwined” in the second paragraph probably means_.A. connectedB. complicatedC. obviousD. common35. What is the passage mainly about?A. Being kind to friends.B. Why we need friends.C. How to make friends

39、.D. Qualities of a good friendship.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。 Here are a few examples of some things that parents can learn from children if they listen and make the most of their time together。 Technology: Whether its programming the DVR, texting or how to ad

40、apt to the latest Facebook layout(设计) change, most parents will find their children are at least one step ahead of them. 36 Let your children show you a few things and find common ground that can lead to great discussions. Trends: Many parents are shocked when they hear about new trends on the night

41、ly news. From cyberbullying (网络欺凌) to teens abusing drugs, its important for parents to know whats going on in the world their children live in. Develop an open and trusting relationship with your children. 37 Patience: 38 How parents deal with those mistakes will teach both the children and the par

42、ents many things. For parents, one of the important skills that can be learned is how to be patient. Work at it and itll be worth it! Forgiveness: When kids make mistakesand they willits important that parents learn how to forgive and move on in a positive way. 39 But your children will learn from y

43、our example and maybe become more patient with you! Wonder: 40 Let your childrens natural curiosity inspire you to see the world differently. Children can help us pause to appreciate the wonders of our world. Go where they want to go. A. Kids will make mistakes.B. This is not an easy lesson.C. Take

44、an interest in technology.D. Parents learn some important lessons from their children. E. We encourage you to spend some quality time as a family. F. So you can hear about these things from themnot the news.G. Every day, try to see the world around you through a childs eyes.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节

45、 （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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Yesterday I was doing some shopping and a man, who was in worn clothes, walked towards a group of us at the checkout stand (收银台). I _41_ him say to one woman in front of me, “I dont want to steal from this store would you _42_ me some f

46、ood?” But the woman _43_ not to hear him; it was _44_ she hadnt seen him, I waited for my _45_ to be questioned, but it never came. So I asked him, “Can I buy you something to eat?”He _46_ accepted. The man got a _47_ and began putting sandwiches in the bag. As my _48_ were being rung up (结账) ，I wat

47、ched the man put the sandwiches into the bag; 1, 2, 3 He finally stopped and I asked him how many he had got and he answered 10.The _49_ cashier (收银员) looked at me for a while and then added them to my _50_. After I was through, the man was wandering around the store saying he wanted something to _5

48、1_, too. The cashier seemed to be keeping a(n) _52_ eye on him. I admit I was too, as I didnt want him to _53_ anything either! I told the cashier that if he got a drink Id just _54_ it.We both ended up _55_ the store, but he stood outside talking to himself. Or maybe he was talking with someone who

49、 he thought was there.41. A.heard B. helped C. had D. made42. A. make B. lend C. buy D. send43. A. expectedB. forgot C. pretended D. regretted44. A. if only B. now that C. even though D. as if45. A. power B. turn C. duty D. honor46. A. patientlyB. angrily C. gladly D. unhappily47. A. box B. pocket C

50、. bag D. coat48. A.books B. expressions C. tips D. goods49. A. proud B. surprised C. satisfied D. encouraged50. A. order B. address C. form D. menu51. A. write B. play C. drink D. eat52. A. polite B. close C. unconcerned D. kind53. A. fill B. touch C. choose D. steal54. A. set down B. pay for C. giv

51、e up D. put away55. A. visiting B. entering C. closing D. leaving第II卷（非选择题55分）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。A young man 56._ （travel） through a desert when he came across a spring of clear waterThe water was sweet. He filled his leather bag so that he could bring some back

52、 to 57._ elder，who had been his teacher. After a journey of four 58._ （day），the young man finally 59._ （bring） the water to him. The teacher took a deep drink，smiled 60._ （warm），and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home 61._a happy heart. After the student left，t

53、he teacher let another student taste the water. He spit it out，saying it was awful. In fact，it was no longer fresh because of the old leather bag. He asked his teacher，Sir，the water was awful. Why did you seem 62._ （enjoy）it？ The teacher answered，You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water wa

54、s not just water，63._ an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be 64._ （sweet）. We understand this lesson best when we receive gifts of love from children. Whether 65._ is a cheap pipe or a diamond（宝石的） necklace，the proper response is appreciation（感激）. We love the idea within the gift rather than

55、the thing itself. 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）假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织英语倶乐部成员本周六去迪士尼乐园(Disneyland)游玩。请你用英语写一则通知。要点如下：1.出发时间、地点；2.需要自备的东西；3.游玩时的注意事项。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear English Club Members,Our school will organize all of you to go to Disneyland to play._Please arriv

56、e on time and have a good time.The Students Union第二节 读后续写（满分25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。续写的词数应为150左右。I like cats. When I was a child, I used to ask my parents to have a cat, but they never allowed me to have one. Whenever I brought a stray (走失的) cat home, the next morning it was gone. M

57、y parents took it somewhere because they didnt like cats. They believed that a cat might bother them and they never allowed me to get a pet inside of the house.But now, there are cats at my parents home, and they like cats very much. The first cat that we had in our life changed their minds, and she

58、 was the best cat we have ever had.The name of the cat was Mar. When I was a university student, I lived in an apartment alone far away from my parents. I hadnt forgotten my dream which was to have a cat, so I decided to have a cat and hide it from my parents. I asked my friends if anybody had a kit

59、ty, and one of them gave it to me. I liked her short, gray hair and her eyes; one was blue, and the other one was green. In China, it is said that to have a cat whose eyes are different colors is lucky. I also liked her long, straight tail.It was so easy to live with her. She was well-mannered, and

60、she was very quiet and calm. At first, I was afraid that she couldnt meow(叫) because I didnt hear her voice at all. When I took her to an animal hospital, they told me she had to have an injection (注射). She was calm, but at that time, she only made just a small voice.Living alone changed for me once

61、 I had Mar. She was always beside me, and I felt comfortable and peaceful. I didnt know how wonderful it is to have a pet until I met Mar. I felt like we had a bond which was not like the one between friends, but like the one between family members. She was not only my pet, but also she became somet

62、hing special for me.Paragraph 1：One year after Mar began to live with me, I graduated from my university and decided to go back to my hometown._Paragraph 2：While I returned to my apartment to prepare to move, a terrible thing happened._ _2021届英语学科高一开学摸底考试听力1-5 BCBAC6-10 BACAA 11-15 CACAB16-20 ABCBC第

63、二部分第一节A【语篇解读】本文是一则广告，介绍了轮船旅行为游客提供的各种各样的活动。【答案与解析】1. A 细节题。根据第2段中的“Simply step into the North Stars closed, jewel-shaped capsule and gently climb over 300 feet above sea level.”可知本题答案。2. D 细节题。根据第4段中的with music provided by a floating DJ booth that hovers above the activity happening below可知本题答案。3. B

64、推断题。通读全文可知，本文是一则旅游广告。B【语篇解读】作者讲述了自己的优点以及与朋友一起竞选英语荣誉社团副主席的原因。【答案与解析】4.D 细节题。根据第1段中的because I feel thats the best position for me in this Honor Society可知本题答案。5.A主旨题。根据第2段中的“As a team, Jordan and l work very well together.”可知，本段主要讲述了作者与Jordan能够很好地在一起工作。6.B词义推断题。根据上文“Nothing is better for Vice President

65、s to have than two people who are always together.”可知，that是指“经常在一起”这件事。7.B推断题。根据文章首句“Im fond of EHS because English is my favorite subject.”及最后一段中的for the club可知本题答案。C【语篇解读】本文主要讲了由于拥有相同的汽车，作者和一个年轻人开始交谈。随后，作者送给男孩儿一个特殊的礼物。【答案与解析】8. C细节题。根据第1段内容可知，拥有相同的汽车使得作者和一个年轻人开始交谈。9. B细节题。根据第2段内容尤其是“What a coincid

66、ence!”可知作者认为这个年轻人的经历是一个巧合。10. D细节题。根据第5段中的“I got into my car and removed my Guardian Angel key ring.I gave it to Nicholas and he was happy to receive it.”可知，作者送给男孩一个特殊的礼物。11. A细节题。根据最后一段中的“Ill order myself another Guardian Angel key ring for my car for fear that my Guardian Angel will not be protect

67、ing me without the key ring.”可知，随后作者会去为自己的车再买一个钥匙环。D【语篇解读】朋友让我们的生活更美好，研究也证明了这一说法。理解好朋友的品质，对促进友谊来说非常重要。【答案与解析】12. C 细节题。根据文章首段中的“The kindness they spread comes from inner feelings of happiness and self-confidence.”可知，朋友所传递的友善来自幸福的内心感受和自信。13. C 推断题。根据文章第3段中的“If you make them feel inferior, they will n

68、ot enjoy the time you spend together.”可推知，如果你让朋友感到自卑，他们就不会喜欢和你待在一起。14. A 词义推断题。根据上一句“People who can accept you also are better able to accept themselves.”可知，可以接受你的人也能更好地接受自己。此处是对上一句的解释，即“高度的自尊和自爱是交织在一起的”，故intertwined相当于connected，表示“交织”或“相互联系”。15. D 主旨题。分析全文可知，本文主要讲了友谊的一些品质。第二节1620 CFABG第三部分第一节【语篇解读】

69、本文主要描述了作者在商店为一个无家可归的流浪汉买单的经历。【答案与解析】21. A 根据say to one woman in front of me可知，作者听到他和一位女士说话。22. C 根据下文的“Can I buy you something to eat?”可知本空应填buy。 23. C 但是这个女士假装没有听到他说的话，好像她并没有看到他似的。24. D 见上题解析。25. B 根据“So I asked him, Can I buy you something to eat?”可知，我等着轮到我被问这个问题。26. C 他高兴地接受了我的提议。27. C 根据空后的and b

70、egan putting sandwiches in the bag可知，这个男子拿了一个袋子。28. D 我的所有物品正在结账时，我看着那个男子把三明治装到袋子里。29. B 这位吃惊的售货员看了我一会儿，然后把它们加在我的账单中。30. A 见上题解析。31. C 根据下文的“I told the cashier that if he got a drink Id just _ it.”可知他说他想要一些东西喝。32. B 这位收银员的眼睛紧紧地盯着他。33. D 根据下文的“I told the cashier that if he got a drink Id just _ it.”可

71、知，我不想再让他偷任何东西。34. B 我告诉这名收银员，如果他拿了一瓶饮料，我也给他付账。35. D 根据下文的but he stood outside talking to himself可知，我们两个人都离开了这家商店。第二节36. was travelling 37.an 38. days 39.brought 40.warmly 41.with 42.to enjoy 43.but 44.sweeter 45.it第四部分第一节【参考范文】Dear English Club Members,Our school will organize all of you to go to Di

72、sneyland to play. All the members must gather on the playground at 8 oclock on Saturday morning and then will leave as soon as possible. Meanwhile, dont forget all your necessities before departure. Water and food are necessary. You had better take umbrellas or raincoats just in case. Above all, pay

73、 attention to your manners when you are playing in Disneyland. First, keeping the environment clean is very important, so dont throw rubbish everywhere. Besides, line up before entering the park in order, and always obey the teachers and staffs arrangements. Please arrive on time and have a good tim

74、e.The Students Union第二节【参考范文】Paragraph 1：One year after Mar began to live with me, I graduated from my university and decided to go back to my hometown. I had to tell my parents I had a cat. I took Mar to my parents home three months before I moved. They didnt accept Mar willingly, but finally they

75、felt it easy to live with her because she was different from their impression of cats. They didnt know there could be such a quiet and smart cat, which never bother them. They didnt know how nice it is to have a cat until then.Paragraph 2：While I returned to my apartment to prepare to move, a terrib

76、le thing happened. My mother called me, crying, and said Mar had been run over by a car and killed. My parents apologized again and again. We all couldnt stop crying. Especially, my mothers sadness was very deep, the same as mine, because Mar had always been with her since she had been in their home

77、. Then my mother asked me to have another cat like Mar.听力录音材料Text 1M: Mary, how are your Chinese lessons going?W: Im learning very slowly. Its more difficult than English.M: Well, do more practice. Rome wasnt built in a day, right?Text 2W: Derek, whose birthday party are we going to?M: Amys. She is

78、my fellow worker Karls wife. I guess youve met them before.Text 3M: Tina, where are you headed?W: Oh, hey Matt, Im running to the bookstore to pick up a book I ordered. Want to come with me?M: Sure.Text 4M: Excuse me. I just came in here to ask you to keep your voice down. My apartment is right next

79、 to this laundry room and you know how thin the walls are here.W: Oh, sorry. Ill try to be quieter.Text 5M: May I see your air ticket and passport?W: Yes, here you are.M: What is your purpose of visiting?W: Sightseeing.Text 6W: Im stressed out by holiday parties with lots of treats like cookies, can

80、dies, and chips! As if that wasnt enough, I havent really been able to exercise and I think Ive gained ten pounds recently.M: Im sorry to hear that, but you are not alone. Many people gain weight.W: I think I should make my goal to lose fifty pounds! I could start by not eating sweets.M: Thats a goo

81、d idea. You could also try to eat more natural foods.W: What do you mean by natural? I dont want to eat vegetables only! I like to eat things with meat!M: Eating natural foods means you eat more fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed meats.W: Like what?M: Instead of eating hot dog, you might choose to

82、eat a salad with some grilled chicken instead.W: Thanks for your advice, Paul!Text 7 W: Hello, welcome to The Daily Grind. What can I get for you?M: Good morning! I actually have no idea what I want to drink today! Any recommendations?W: Do you drink your coffee black? Or do you prefer to add cream,

83、 sugar, or milk to it?M: I definitely do not drink it black! The taste is so strong!W: Ok, well, then, do you like sweet coffee?M: I guess so. To be honest, Im not much of a coffee drinker. Ive always been more of a tea drinker, but lately my friends have all started going out for coffee and juice.

84、I feel like a fool when it is time to order because I have no idea what to get!W: Coming right up! You can pick up your drink at the end of the bar. Have a great day!M: Thanks for your help! Where is your tip jar?W: Down at the end of the counter with the drinks.M: Great! Have a great day!Text 8 W:

85、Jay, how were your New Years celebrations?M: I celebrated with my host family since I didnt go home. Its a long way from here to Beijing.W: Did you have a good time with your host family?M: Yeah, it was fun sharing our stories. What did you do to celebrate New Years?W: Each family is different, I th

86、ink. But one of my family traditions is the Rose Bowl and the Rose Parade.M: Wait, whats the Rose Bowl? And whats the Rose Parade?W: Well, the Rose Bowl is an annual American college football game, usually played on January 1st. The Rose Parade is held on the same day, unless New Year falls on a Sun

87、day.M: Then, anything fun?W: It includes flower-covered floats. There are also marching bands. Its really cool!Text 9M: How was your interview, Emily?W: It was pretty good. Two weeks ago, I had my phone interview with Teach for America, and then this weekend, I had the in-person interview.M: How was

88、 the in-person interview? I heard its really stressful.W: It was. It lasted all day. When we started we were in a group of ten people or so. We each had prepared a five-minute lesson, then we had to discuss a problem in a group and reach a solution, and finally we interviewed one-on-one. It was real

89、ly a long day.M: Yeah, I can imagine! When do you hear back?W: They said three to four weeks, so its worth waiting. Have you started looking for jobs yet? Can you believe graduation is only a few months away?M: Ive thought about it, but I get so anxious when I think about the future that Ive stopped

90、 right now. Im just going to focus on my studies for a bit longer. Once mid-term exams are over, I think I will start again.Text 10Welcome to On the Town from BBC, Im Neil. This is the program where we visit some of the most interesting places in London. Today were at the British Museum.Firstly, Id

91、like to brief you on the history of this world-famous museum. It was founded by King George II in 1753 to house the collection left by Sir Hans Sloane.It contains collections throughout time, across the globe. You can see Egyptian mummies, ancient Greek statues and even Terracotta Warriors borrowed

92、from Xian Museum under one roof. Financed by the UK government, it is free to visit the permanent collection. Youll need tickets to visit some rooms, though.As for recommendation, you can visit the great Reading Room, round in shape in the center of the museum. You might also see the Lewis Chessmen.

93、 It is a large group of chess pieces carved from whale bone. See the chess set in Room 40. And you can see the huge head of Egyptian pharaoh in Room 4 as well as the Easter Island Statue in Room 24.If you want to learn more, please go to our website.Hope you enjoyed this program and see you next time.