湖北省武汉市蔡甸区汉阳一中2021-2022学年高一上学期9月月考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、汉阳一中20212022学年度上学期9月月考高一英语试卷考试时间：2021年9月23日上午9：0011：30 试卷满分：150分第一部分 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。例: How much is the shirt?A. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。1. Why did the woman go to Mallorca?A. To teach Span

2、ish.B. To look for a job.C. To see a friend.2. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Take him to hospital.B. Go to a class with him.C. Submit a report for him.3. Who will look after the children?A. Jennifer.B. Suzy. C. Marie.4. What are the speakers going to do?A. Drive home.B. Go shopping. C. Ea

3、t out.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. How to fry fish.B. How to make coffee.C. How to remove a bad smell.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. When does Gomez watch a football

4、 game on TV?A. When he fails to get a ticket.B. When the stadium is crowded.C. When his friends are too busy.7. How much did Gomez pay for the football game last time?A. $20.B. $25.C. $50.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What did Alex do in the afternoon?A. He had a walk.B. He went hunting.C. He planted trees.9.

5、What did Alex bring back?A. Flowers.B. Leaves. C. Books.10. What was Bob doing when Alex saw him?A. Fishing.B. Taking pictures.C. Swimming.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What did David do on his most recent holiday?A. He had a boat trip.B. He took a balloon flight.C. He climbed a mountain.12. What is on David

6、s list?A. Gifts he needed to buy.B. Things he wished to do.C. Dates he had to remember.13. Where does the woman suggest David go for his next holiday? A. Australia.B. California.C. The Amazon.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why did Sarah make the phone call?A. To ask a favor.B. To pass on a message.C. To make

7、an appointment.15. Where is Sarah now?A. In Brighton.B. At her home.C. At the Shelton Hotel.16. What time is Michael leaving his place tomorrow morning? A. At 7:40.B. At 8:00. C. At 8:20.17. What is the probable relationship between John and Sarah? A. Neighbors.B. Fellow workers.C. Husband and wife.

8、听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What do most people think is very important in spoken communication?A. Pronunciation. B. Vocabulary.C. Grammar.19. Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker?A. To develop your reading fluency.B. To improve your note-taking skills.C. To find out your mispronuncia

9、tions.20. What is the speakers last suggestion?A. Spell out the difficult words.B. Check the words in a dictionary.C. Practice reading the words aloud.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AFour of the Most Magical Movies from Your ChildhoodWhether it was the

10、enchanting characters, the memorable scenes or simply because it was the first film your mum or dad took you to, these are the movies that have left the most lasting impressions over the decades. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory“I loved it for two reasons. First, it showed a wonderful, loving ext

11、ended family. I was fascinated by their kitchen setting and the little corner where the boy Charlie slept. Second, inside the chocolate factory was what all children dreamed of. The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world. ” Margaret McKeeDumbo“For a kid who often

12、 felt like he didnt fit in, and wasnt good at anything, it was magical to see Dumbo discover his talent and become loved and celebrated.” LorraineThe Never-ending Story“It has to be the most magical movie. The story has everything a young kid can ask for: a great story, a mythical flying dog and an

13、interesting ending. Our family continue to watch it today. ” Aaron ElliottThe Sound of Music“When I was young, movies were a treat, with lollies, friends and a canvas seat. There was a special one that I did adore, and many times Ive gone back for more. The songs, the scenery and the story line alwa

14、ys transport me to another time. It is such a classic that my memories of it are so fantastic. ” Joanne Carter21. What is “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” about? A. A dangerous situation. B. A fairyland world. C. A mysterious friend. D. An unexpected incident. 22. Which movie may most help chil

15、dren lacking confidence? A. Dumbo. B. The Never-ending Story. C. The Sound of Music. D. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. 23. What does Aaron Elliott think of “The Never-ending Story”? A. It is full of unrealistic things. B. It meets all his expectations(期待). C. It influences people of all ages.

16、D. It is the most meaningful movie. BWhats the meaning of the “dark horse”? It is someone who wins when no one expect it.Han Xiaopeng took Chinas first gold on snow. He became an Olympic “dark horse” by winning the gold medal in mens freestyle skiing aerials(自由式滑雪空中技巧)at Turin in Italy. He made two

17、almost perfect jumps for the highest score. Han had never won a world gold medal before, let alone in the Olympics!“I never thought this would happen,” said Han Xiaopeng, “I feel like Im in a dream.” Its Chinas second gold medal at the Turin Olympic Winter Games. But more important, Hans gold was th

18、e countrys first ever in a snow sport. In 2002, Chinas Yang Yang won the gold for speed skating at the Winter Olympic in Salt Lake City, US.That Hans win was unexpected doesnt mean that he didnt work hard.Han grew up in Jiangsu Province. Before he started his training on snow, he used to be an acrob

19、at(杂技演员) at a circus. In 1995, a coach found his talent. The coach, Yang Erqi, said Han had the agility(灵活性) and courage to be a ski jumper. When Yang first took the 12-year-old boy to northern China, he couldnt swim, skate or ski. But he wasnt afraid of the high platform and kept on training.Han al

20、most left the sport after hurting his knee months before the Salt Lake Games. In that Olympics he only got 24th. “I was hopeless at that time, but my family and the coach stood behind me, helping me through,” he recalled.Han Xiaopeng worked so hard that he won the gold medal in the Olympics at last.

21、 Because of his success, more and more people in China are becoming interested in skiing. We are proud of him.24. What does the “dark horse” mean?A. Someone who is unexpected to win.B. A horse which dark.C. A horse which likes the dark.D. Someone whose win is expected.25. Where did Han Xiaopeng take

22、 Chinas first gold on snow?A. In China. B. In America. C. In Australia. D. In Italy. 26. What made the coach, Yang Erqi, choose Han Xiaopeng to be a ski jumper?A. He had enough courage though he was only 13 years old.B. He was born in the south of China and liked sports on snow.C. He had the agility

23、 and wasnt afraid of the high platform.D. He had the talent and he had won a world gold medal before.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. A wonderful MatchB. A Dark Horse at the Winter OlympicC. A Hopeful Snow GameD. An Exciting Skiing RaceCDo you think studying in a different country is so

24、mething that sounds very exciting and great fun? Do you think you would have lots of desirable fun? Certainly, it is a new experience, one that brings the chance to discover amazing things and a feeling of freedom. But do remember that there are also some challenges, for your views may disagree with

25、 the different beliefs, norms（社会准则）, values and traditions of different countries. This is called culture shock. The following are the stages of adjusting（调整）.The first stage is called the honeymoon, where you are excited about living in a different place, and everything seems to be fantastic. You l

26、ike everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you. Also, the amusement of life in a new culture seems as though it will have no ending. Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears, the hostility stage. Everything that seemed so wonderful is now terrible. Usually you protect

27、 yourself against the effects of culture shock.Next comes the stage, recovery. You start to feel more positive. You recover from the first two stages. Even though the cultures are different from your own, you begin to appreciate it.The last stage is fitting in. In this stage, you have reached a poin

28、t where you actually feel good because you are able to understand the new culture.Obviously, culture shock is not something you can avoid in a foreign country. When you have completely adjusted to a new culture, you can more fully enjoy it. Furthermore, learning about other cultures and how to adjus

29、t to the shock of living in them helps you learn more about yourself.28. Which of the following is a challenge when studying abroad?A. Finding amazing things.B. Feeling free from school.C. Disagreement with teachers.D. Different ideas from others.29. How many stages of adjusting to culture shock doe

30、s the passage mention?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.30. Which statement is correct according to the passage?A. Culture shock can be avoided in a foreign country.B. The amusement of life in a new culture discourages those who come to a new country.C. You wont begin to appreciate the new cultures un

31、til the third stage of adjusting.D. Its impossible for people to adjust to a new culture completely.31. Who is the passage intended for most probably?A. University students.B. Exchange students.C. Boarding students.D. Teenage students. DIf you wear glasses, it is possible that you are smarter. Resea

32、rch published in the famous British journal Nature Communications has found that people who displayed higher levels of intelligence were almost 30 percent more likely to wear glasses.The scientists studied the genes of thousands of people between the ages of 16 and 102. The study showed intelligence

33、 can be connected to physical characteristics. One characteristic was eyesight. In 3 out of 10 people who were more intelligent there was a higher chance they needed glasses. Scientists also said being smarter has other benefits. It is connected to better health.It is important to remember these are

34、 connections which are not proven causes. Scientists call this correlation. Just because something is associated with（与.相关联）something else does not mean one of those things caused the other. And its worth noting that what makes up intelligence is subjective and can be difficult, if not impossible, t

35、o measure.Forget genes though. Plenty of proof shows wearing glasses makes people think you are more intelligent, even if you do not need glasses. A number of studies have found people who wear glasses are seen as smarter, hard-working and honest. Many lawyers use this idea to help win their cases.

36、Lawyer Harvey Slovis explained this.” “Glasses soften their appearance.” he said. Sometimes there has been a huge amount of proof showing that people he was defending broke the law. He had them wear glasses and they werent found guilty(有罪的).Glasses are also used to show someone is intelligent in mov

37、ies and on TV. Ideas about people who wear glasses have begun to shift. People who do not need glasses sometimes wear them for fashion only. They want to look cool. But not everyone is impressed by this idea, though. GQ magazine said people who wear glasses for fashion are trying too hard to look sm

38、art and hip (时髦的). However, that hasnt stopped many celebrities from happily wearing glasses even if they do not need them. Justin Bieber is just one fan of fashion glasses.32. What does the new study show? A. Wearing glasses can make people cleverer. B. Wearing glasses is connected to higher IQ. C.

39、 People wearing glasses are smarter. D. People wearing glasses are healthier.33. What does the underlined word “correlation” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. effect. B. contact. C. link.D. result.34. Why do some lawyers ask their clients to wear glasses in court? A. Because it can create a innocent image. B.

40、 Because it can mislead the witnesses（证人）. C. Because it can highlight clients qualities. D. Because it can prove the clients innocence(无罪).35. What is the general attitude to those who wear glasses for fashion? A. Mixed. B. Positive. C. Negative D. Indifferent.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

41、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。 Spring and summer are the best seasons of the year for lots of activities, especially jogging.Thiskind of running is the choice of many people who live in the city, work in the office and want to keep healthy.361. Make good preparations before jogging.37There, youll ha

42、ve an opportunity to find and buy all the necessarysportswear. Pay attention to the selection of jogging shoes, if you dont want to suffer from the feeling of heaviness, pain and leg swelling after the run. With all these pieces of wisdom, your body will be truly grateful to you.2. Do fitting warm-u

43、p activitiesEvery runner, especially the beginners should know that all physical activities without a proper warm-up can cause a terrible pain and result in harm to muscles. It will probably lead to a final discomfort in your body or even disease.38Actually, it usually just take you 15 minutes to in

44、crease the range of motion of our joints and warm up every muscle of the body.3. 39When running, you usually feel physical and mental pleasure. Sometimes this pleasure can bereplaced by negative(消极的) feelings or even some kind of pain. No matter how healthy you are, you should pay attention to how y

45、our body reacts. If something is wrong during your joy or run, the body will certainly let you know by giving you some hints(暗示). Watchfulness can help you avoid all possible aftereffects of over exercise.Every type of sport is special and useful in its own way. While jogging can sometimes bring pai

46、n and discomfort, it really offers you greater joy and satisfaction. So dont step back.40 I hope these tips will help you prepare yourself for jogging and avoid some serious issues.A. Listen to your body signals（信号）.B. Never give in to difficulties while jogging.C. However, jogging without preparati

47、on will bring great harm.D. One of the best ways to prepare is to go to specialized(专门的)shops.E. Just go in for jogging, but remember to follow the above rules.F. Therefore, you should make it a habit to warm up before jogging.G. Here are some basic rules to make jogging safe, useful and comfortable

48、.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasnt very 41 about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldnt catch anything. I usually got pretty 42 and kept asking h

49、im why. He always answered, “Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish. ” I remember being even more upset then because. “Im not a fish!” I didnt know how to 43 the same thought. Besides, I 44 , how could what I think 45 what a fish does? As I got a little older I began to unde

50、rstand what my dad really 46 . So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started to 47 the regular meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very 48 to water temperature. That is why fish prefer 49 water to deep water because the form

51、er is warmer. Besides. water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the 50 . Yet. fish dont have any eyelids（眼皮）and the sun hurts their eyes. The more I understood fish, the more I became 51 at finding and catching them. When I grew up and entered the 52 circles, I remember hearing my first bo

52、ss say, “We all need to think like 53 . ” But it didnt completely 54 . My dad never once said. “If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman. ”Years later, with great efforts to promote(推广) long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I came to 55 what we all need is

53、 to think more like customers. 41. A. funB. awkward C. content D. amused42. A. amazed B. upset C. disappointed D. athletic43. A. strike B. share C. think D. enquire44. A. wondered B. admitted C. edited D. recognized45. A. exchangeB. quit C. mislead D. influence46. A. experienced B. announced C. mean

54、t D. mattered47. A .attend B. join C. exchange D. schedule48. A. afraid B. positive C. negative D. sensitive49. A. cold B.shallowC. fresh D. hot50. A. shelter B. settlement C. shade D. activity51. A. expert B. outgoing C. comfortable D. glorious52. A. education B. agriculture C. business D. governme

55、nt53. A. customers B. salesmen C. fishermen D. fathers54. A. make it B. make sense C. make up D. make out55. A. comb B. copy C. establish D. realize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。Last summer, my family 61 （plan）a trip to Shanghai City. Besides my hometown, Hong Kong, I had n

56、ever been to such a great city.I 62 （impress）by what I saw there. There were many more ways than my hometown for one to get to one place from 63 . Everywhere people were driving, riding shared bikes, waiting for buses, 64 rushing underground to the subway stations.In addition to the people and trans

57、portation, I found the buildings were 65 （amaze）. Each street was filled with buildings 66 were built side by side and a number of skyscrapers were present throughout the city as well. 67 （stand）on the top of the Oriental Pearl Tower, I could hold almost the entire city from this view. Some stores w

58、ere also as large or even larger than the ones in my hometown.My visit to Shanghai City was like discovering a new way of life. I felt anxious 68 （grow）up and I dream about moving to such a great city. My 69 （one）trip to Shanghai City was one of the most unforgettable 70 （experience） of my life.第四部分

59、 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假设你是校学生会主席李华，你校将于下周五举办了第一届校园武术节(the First Campus Martial Arts Festival)。请你用英语代表学校邀请交换生Jim来参观，内容包括：1. 活动的意义 ；2. 活动的时间及地点； 3. 活动的主要内容。注意：1.词数80左右；2.结尾已经给出，不计入字数3可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。Dear Jim,_ looking forward to your coming. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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写

60、两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。Walter John was a 20-year-old college student from Homewood, Alabama. As a young man in college far away from home, he didnt have much money. He had to work part-time to cover his living costs.Recently he gave up his part-time job in the fast-food business and found a new one at a ho

61、me-moving company called Bellhops. The pay for his new job was higher, and John gained more flexibility(灵活性) with his hours, which allowed him to focus on his studies a bit more. He wanted to do everything he could to secure this new employment opportunity, so he thought he had to try his best to ma

62、ke sure that everything would go well on his first day!But sometimes, life hits you unexpectedly. A day before John began his new job, his car broke down! With little money to his name, he couldnt have his car repaired at the garage. None of his friends were able to take him to work. What was worse,

63、 the public transportation was not running at his working time. If he took a taxi, it would cost him half his salary. Therefore, he decided to walk to the company.In order to get there by six in the morning, he thought that the safest way would be to leave at midnight. John even challenged himself t

64、o arrive there one hour earlier. Even though it seemed like such a far walk, John knew he was fit enough to do it. This was challenging, but John knew it was possible.He grabbed his wallet and his phone and left his apartment. As soon as he stepped out of the door, he realized that walking alone in

65、the dark at midnight can be dangerous. Moreover, he had to walk through a large wood as well as many blocks of the city. Therefore, he went back to take a bat (球棒) and a kitchen knife for safety purposes. In case a wild animal or some bad person attacked him, at least he would have something for pro

66、tection.注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右： 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好。 Finally John started his long walk._ _ At that time, a car was drawing closer. _高一英语月考答案听力：15 CCBAC 610 ABABA 1115 CBCAB 1620 ACBCC阅读：BAB ADCB DCCB BCAA GDFAE 完形：ABBAD CADBC ACBBD填词：61.planned 62.was impressed 63.another 64.or 65.amazing66. whic

67、h/that 67.Standing 68.to grow 69.first 70.experiences作文：In order to enrich our school life and build up our bodies, our school will hold the first Campus Martial Arts Festival next Saturday. On behalf of our school, Im writing to invite you to attend it.It will take place in the school gymnasium .Du

68、ring the Festival, more than 100 students will take part in martial arts performances, who will perform different styles of Chinese martial arts, including tai chi, Shaolin kung fu and so on. In addition, some famous martial arts masters have also been invited and their wonderful skills will impress

69、 us deeply.Not only will it excite students interest in martial arts, but it also make us learn more about traditional Chinese culture. Looking forward to your coming!Version 1:Paragraph 1: Finally John started his long walk. A few hours later, he saw eyes in the distance, so he grabbed his bat befo

70、re realizing it was just a stray dog（流浪狗). He walked across the street, hoping the dog wouldnt attack him, and he also picked up a ball and threw it in the opposite direction. It really worked. John walked for an hour straight and felt great about it. His legs burned a bit, but another hour would hu

71、rt him. He thought a quick rest could give him more energy, so it was a calculated decision to take a break.Paragraph 2: At that time, a car was drawing closer. When the driver, Mark, pulled up to John, he rolled down the window and asked why he was all alone in the early morning on the road. John t

72、old Mark what he was doing. Impressed by his story, Mark offered to give him a lift. Thanks to Marks help, John managed to make it to the destination at 5:30. With the sun appearing over the horizon, Johns face glowed with gratitude. Energetic and pleased, he couldnt wait to get started.Version 2:Pa

73、ragraph 1: Finally John started his long walk. He walked nonstop and soon he was deep in the forest. Apart from the creepy cry from owls and the rustling of trees, the wood was in a deathly silence. Unconsciously, he sped up and held onto the bat tightly. Abruptly, a terrible howl, from what sounded

74、 like a wolf, broke the silence and startled him. He jumped up and ran as fast as his legs could carry him. He didnt stop running until he saw a flash of light at a distance, moving quickly towards him.Paragraph 2: At that time, a car was drawing closer. At the sight of John, the driver slowed down

75、and stopped. He asked cautiously, “What are you doing here at this time?” Hearing that there were probably wolves in the forest ahead, the man immediately urged John to get in and turned around the car. After John told the man why he was in the wood, the man burst into laughter, “I know your company

76、, young man. Im the boss. You see, I was just off work when you went to work. Now, shall we have breakfast together?”听力原文：Text 1W: I was in Mallorca last week.M: Oh, what were you doing there?W: My best friend worked there and I went to visit her. It was a good chance to practice my Spanish.Text 2M:

77、 Ruth, Ive got this terrible cold, and I have to see a doctor. Im afraid I cant go to the class. Could you help me hand in my lab report to Dr Davidson?W: Sure, no problem. Just take care of yourself and dont worry about the class.Text 3M: Marie, if no one takes care of your children while youre awa

78、y, Jennifer and I will be glad to have them stay with us.W: Thats very kind of you, but theyve already left for their grandmas. You know, Suzy lives close by.Text 4M: Hurry up with your food, Sally. They say theres a big storm coming. Wed better get home before that.W: Okay, Im done. Lets get back t

79、o the car. Could you carry these shopping bags?M: Oh, sure.Text 5M: We deep fried fish three days ago in the kitchen, but the unpleasant smell stays.W: Theres a method you can try. Every time you make coffee, dry the leftover coffee grounds and keep them in small balls, then place the balls in the k

80、itchen.Text 6W: Are you a football fan, Gomez?M: Yes, I go to the stadium whenever theres a good game. And if I cant get a ticket, I watched the game on TV. That way they are less exciting, though.W: Is the ticket expensive?M: It depends. It usually costs about twenty to fifty dollars. Last time I p

81、aid twenty five.W: Thats not very expensive. Maybe we can go together sometime.M: Great. Itll be more fun to watch the game with a friend.Text 7W: You were out the whole afternoon, Alex, what did you do?M: I took a walk by myself.W: You just kept walking and walking for four hours?M:Actually, its no

82、t so boring. Walking in the woods is a grand adventure. Your feet can take you to the most amazing places.W: What did you do in the woods?M: I smelt the flowers, looked at the birds, and yeah, I picked many tree leaves. I will make bookmarks with them. Look!W: Arent they beautiful?M: Then I met Bob

83、at the lake. He was fishing while his kids were having a swim.W: Did you talk to him?M: No, I walked on and took a lot of pictures. Theres just so much out there to see.Text 8W: David, how was your holiday?M: Great. I climbed Mount Fuji. It was really beautiful. Now I can check one more thing off my

84、 list.W: Your list?M: Yes. When I was twelve, I made a list of things I wanted to do some day.W: Thats interesting. How many of the things on your list have you done so far?M: Almost half. I have pictures. Would you like to see them?W: Yes, sure.M:Here I am on top of Mount Fuji, and here I am in a h

85、ot air balloon.W: When did you do that? Ive always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon.M: It was two years ago, in August in California.W: What are your plans for the next holiday?M: Im thinking of deep sea diving in Australia. Do you have any other suggestions?W: You really ought to take a boat do

86、wn the Amazon. Youll see a lot of interesting animals and beautiful trees. Its one of the best places Ive been to.M: Okay, Ill put it on my list.Text 9W: Hello, Michael!M: Hi, Sarah!W: Are you attending the conference tomorrow morning at the Shelton Hotel?M: Yes, are you?W: Yeah, but when I arrived

87、home five minutes ago, I found that my car wouldnt start. And John is in Brighton on business.M: Do you know whats wrong with the car?W: Im not exactly sure. I think theres a problem with the engine. I wonder if you could give me a ride to the hotel tomorrow morning.M: Sure, when shall I be at your

88、place?W: Well, what about eight oclock? From my place to Shelton, we have to drive through the quarters, so wed better leave early to avoid the traffic.M: Okay, no problem, it takes twenty minutes to reach your place, so Ill set off at seven forty. By the way, do you also need me to drive you home t

89、omorrow afternoon?W: No, John will be back then, and hell get me home. Thank you, Michael.M:Thats okay. See you tomorrow.Text 10Hello, everyone. Today Ill talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say pronunciation and fluency are the biggest barriers, followed by grammar in

90、 effective spoken English. However, most people dont regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. Theyre more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their mispronunciations. So its important to first find out the words you miss pronounce

91、. You should listen to experts. By experts, I mean those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes. When listening to them, pay attention to words that sound strange. Strange, because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, check a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult-to-pronounce words and names and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read aloud. Now youve got the correct pronunciations of the words. Its time to practice reading them every day.