江苏省淮安市2022届高三英语下学期5月模拟试卷（PDF版附答案）.pdf

1、英语试题 第 1 页 共 12 页 淮安市 2022 届高三模拟测试 英语试题 2022.05注意事项:1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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。

2、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.When did the woman learn to draw?A.In university.B.In high school.C.In the childhood.2.What did the woman tell the man?A.The pencil wasnt sharp.B.He could use her extra pen.C.She didnt bring the pencil sharpener.3.Why

3、might the man be surprised?A.The woman was late.B.The woman arrived early.C.The woman worked overtime tonight.4.What does the man think of Bill?A.Hes thoughtful.B.Hes humorous.C.Hes careless.英语试题 第 2 页 共 12 页 5.What does the boy probably want from the woman?A.Thirty more dollars.B.Twenty more dollar

4、s.C.Ten more dollars.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.What is the conversation mainly about?A.Plans for the weekend.B.The mans phone usage.C.The best social apps.7.H

5、ow many people does the man claim to usually text?A.5.B.6.C.60.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8.What color are the mans glasses?A.Blue.B.Yellow.C.Brown.9.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Colleagues.B.Friends.C.Doctor and patient.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10.What is the man banned from doing

6、 in school?A.Wearing jeans.B.Carrying a phone.C.Using a computer.11.What time of the year is it?A.Fall.B.Winter.C.Spring.12.What homework does the woman have for the holiday?A.Finishing an English report.B.Studying for a geography test.C.Reading chapters from her science textbook.英语试题 第 3 页 共 12 页 听

7、第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。13.Why did the man arrive late?A.He got stuck in traffic.B.He was unable to find parking.C.He had to take a different route.14.What was the weather like in the morning?A.It was raining.B.It was sunny.C.It was cloudy.15.What event did the man miss?A.A sports event.B.A food fair.

8、C.A concert.16.Where are the speakers?A.At a park.B.At a stadium.C.At a television station.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.How many brothers and sisters did Jin have?A.Two.B.Six.C.Seven.18.What was Jins first wuxia novel?A.The Book and the Sword.B.The Deer and the Cauldron.C.The Smiling,Proud Wanderer.19

9、.When did Jin start working at a film company?A.In 1955.B.In 1957.C.In 1959.20.Who gave Jin Doctor of Philosophy degree?A.Soochow University.B.Cambridge University.C.The Central University of Political Affairs.英语试题 第 4 页 共 12 页 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、

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13、rogrammed before.Will the course teach me data science,machine learning and artificial intelligence?No,it wont do that All of these topics are branches of Python programming.And all of them require a solid understanding of the Python language.Nearly all courses on these topics assume that you unders

14、tand Python.By the end of the course you will be ready to apply for Python programming positions as well as move on to specific areas of Python,as listed above.RequirementA computer Windows,Mac,and Linux are all supported.Setup and installation instructions are included for each platform.Your enthus

15、iasm to learn this go-to programming language is a must.Its a valuable lifetime skill which you cant un-learn!Everything else needed to start programming in Python is already included in the course.Enroll(报名)now!英语试题 第 5 页 共 12 页 21.Who is this course targeted at?A.A software developer.B.A Python sp

16、ecialist.C.An existing programmer.D.An absolute IT beginner.22.What can you learn from this course?A.Data science.B.Python programming.C.Artificial intelligence.D.Machine learning.23.What is required of enrollers?A.Buying an Apple Mac computer.B.Mastering a valuable lifetime skill.C.Being expert at

17、computer programming.D.Being enthusiastic about programming.BIt was the middle of a night in 1979 when Bibi Bahramis father awoke her and the rest of the family,telling them they must flee their home immediately.Not knowing what was happening,Bibi and her family of 12 began a difficult two-day journ

18、ey on foot to Pakistan,where Bahrami and her family spent the next six years living in a refugee(难民)camp.“Because of security,girls did not have school there.But my brothers did,and I was very eager to learn and studied with my brothers,”said Bahrami.Despite the hardships,the camp did bring a new li

19、ght into her life.Its where she met her future Afghan husband.Bahrami and her husband,Saber,moved to Indiana,raised six kids and eventually brought her parents to the US.Being out of Afghanistan provided Bahrami with lots of experiences that wouldnt be available to her back home.Deep inside,Bahrami

20、had her dream to help the women and children back in Afghanistan.Then,the events of September 11,2001 took place.“I have to do something now,”said Bahrami.Thats when her foundation,AWAKEN(Afghan Womens and Kids Education and Necessities),began to take shape.In 2005,AWAKEN built a vocation center for

21、 women that taught reading and writing.And in August 2021,Bahrami started a new project,MARRC(Muncie Afghan Refugee Resettlement Committee).Its an all-volunteer group that helps Afghan refugees find housing,jobs and support.“In Afghanistan,and in many countries alike,women have suffered and have not

22、 been paid equally,”said Bahrami.“God created all of us with equal rights and opportunities.There might be barriers but we have our rights.It is time for the world to recognize the values of women to ensure a better future!”英语试题 第 6 页 共 12 页 24.What do we know about education in the refugee camp?A.B

23、oys could help girls in school.B.Boys would learn security lessons.C.Girls didnt attend school for safety.D.Girls used to learn together with boys.25.When was Bahramis foundation AWAKEN born?A.In 1979.B.In September 2001.C.In 2005.D.In August 2021.26.What can Afghan refugees benefit from MARRC?A.Bui

24、lding houses.B.Changing jobs.C.Acting as volunteers.D.Having houses to live.27.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.We ought not to ignore womens values.B.We need to recognize barriers to womens future.C.Women in Afghanistan enjoy equal pay for equal work.D.Women worldwide have equal rights a

25、nd opportunities.CA wearable interactive display made of a flexible,breathable electronic fabric can display simple maps and text messages,potentially for use in future smart clothing,a research group reports in their latest paper.Previous research has developed flexible thin-film displays that are

26、rollable,foldable and stretchable.However,such electronics have not yet been successfully integrated into clothing.This is because it has proven challenging to design fabric displays that are both durable over time and easy to assemble over a large area.Now,Chinese scientists have woven bands of a n

27、ew fabric display roughly 20 feet long by 10 inches wide.To make the new fabric,polymer scientists Peining Chen and Huisheng Peng at Fudan University in Shanghai and their colleagues weave electrically transparent fibers into a flexible,breathable fabric.The fabric is about as bright as the average

28、flat-screen TV.The researchers noted their prototype(雏形)was also significantly more durable than conventional flexible thin-film displays,making it more suitable for practical use.One likely application for this is wearable displays.The researchers integrated a touch-sensitive 16-button fabric keybo

29、ard,solar-energy-harvesting threads and battery fibers into their fabric to add interactivity and a power supply.They added electronics to wirelessly link it to a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection so 英语试题 第 7 页 共 12 页 users could send and receive messages on their sleeves,as well as see their re

30、al-time locations on a map.In the future,smart clothing might help display messages from people with voice,speech and language problems.And it might even work in concert with devices that can decode(译解)complex brain waves to figure out what these people would like to say but cannot.However,“putting

31、displays with 36 volts(伏特)directly on the body may potentially be a concern,”cautioned Bao,chemical engineer at Stanford University in California.28.What does the underlined word“assemble”mean in the second paragraph?A.Fit together.B.Take in.C.Build up.D.Put out.29.What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A

32、.The making of a fabric display and its potential use.B.The novel application of Bluetooth to wearable displays.C.The introduction of a unique fabric and its future.D.The contrast between conventional displays and wearable ones.30.What can we infer about smart clothing from the last paragraph?A.Such

33、 clothing poses no danger to wearers.B.Such clothing can get wearers ideas across.C.It can receive and send complex brain waves.D.It enables people with voice problems to speak.31.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Say No to Conventional Flexible Thin-film DisplaysB.Wearable E

34、lectronic Displays Is to Appear on ClothingC.Say Yes to Wearable Electronic Displays on ClothingD.Wearable Electronic Displays May Get Your Ideas acrossDThe idea of dressing for success used to be relatively straightforward;wear formal clothes,the smarter the better.In traditional offices,those at t

35、he top of the pyramid would invariably be found in a suit.The rise of the tech sector shifted this fixed idea.Picture Silicon Valleys most high-profile leaders,and the clothes that spring to mind are jeans,hoodies and black turtlenecks.In 2020,the widespread switch to remote work overturned work dre

36、ss codes altogether.With so many different dress codes at play across companies,is it possible to dress for the job you want?“Youre sending a message about where you position yourself and what you want to,”says career confidence coach Sarah Archer from London.“We might dress similarly to our peers t

37、o help us feel like we belong.Or if youre wanting to move forward in your career,you might dress 英语试题 第 8 页 共 12 页 as you perceive the leaders dress to show that youre ready to move into this group.”However,getting the balance wrong by overdressing can send a negative message.An estimated 79%of work

38、places in the US now have a casual dress code.Turning up in a suit to signal ambition or promotion hopes could actually damage your reputation.“Youre going to look and feel like a fish out of water,”says Archer.“Overdressing shows that you havent read the culture,or you havent been observant,and tha

39、t you dont necessarily fit in.”Still,dressing the part can help position you for success and the key to getting it right is careful observation.The right outfit might look very different in different workplaces,and showing you understand the unspoken rules of dress code could give you an edge.“Dress

40、ing for the job you want is still good advice,”says Joey Price,founder of Jumpstart.“As long as you have to impress somebody on the way up,your appearance really does play a role in that.”32.How does the author introduce the topic?A.By making comparisons.B.By listing examples.C.By stating arguments.

41、D.By giving descriptions.33.What might be the reason behind dressing like the leaders?A.To value the job.B.To earn peers respect.C.To move up the career ladder.D.To be a fish out of water.34.What matters most about dressing the part?A.Dressing more formally.B.Dressing as one is told.C.Ignoring the u

42、nspoken rules.D.Watching closely.35.Whats Prices attitude towards“dressing for the job”?A.Doubtful.B.Unclear.C.Approving.D.Cautious.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。Becoming a positive thinkerSome people seem to be born with positive attitudes.36 Developing a

43、positive attitude is typically a process of replacing old habits of negativity with confidence.While some may be hard to break,no habit is too fixed to be changed.Accept your accomplishments.37 Our attitude is often the difference in whether we consider the cup half-empty or half-full.Practice celeb

44、rating the victories even the small ones such as meeting a deadline,accomplishing a task you dislike or solving a difficult problem.Consider obstacles(障碍)as problems to be solved by recognizing the knowledge gained through 英语试题 第 9 页 共 12 页 failure.Turn capacity into capability.Humans are born with

45、an enormous amount of capacity ones innate(与生俱来的)physical,intellectual,and emotional abilities but little capability without learning and practice.38 The Einsteins and Hawkings of the world do not know“E equal MC squared”or theories about black holes at birth.Their insights were the result of years

46、of study and boring mathematical calculations.In other words,they transformed their capacity for intellectual breakthroughs into capability.39 When your inner monologue starts suggesting that you will never get your assignments done on time or that the work is too hard,find a way to take a more posi

47、tive view of the situation.For example,if you are struggling to finish a research paper on time,look for ways that you can rearrange your schedule to make more time for the project rather than giving in to hopelessness.Being a positive thinker is not about ignoring reality in favor of hopeful though

48、ts.40 A.Focus on your thoughts.B.Watch carefully for negative self-talk.C.Every life is filled with wins and losses.D.It is more about taking a proactive approach to your life.E.Self-blame is another common type of negative thinking.F.Fortunately,those not so lucky can learn to be positive thinkers.

49、G.For example,a child has two legs but needs training to master the skill.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。My father has been called cheap for most of his life,by family members,friends,colleagues,and me.I remember him 41 around the house t

50、o turn lights off all the time,even if the rooms occupant had just left to make a 42 phone call.He doesnt like to use the 43 on his car because he doesnt want to wear them out.So he coasts(靠惯性滑行)when hes 44 a red light,which he believes minimizes brake wear and tear.Dad also prefers to use hand sign

51、als out the window instead of the cars 45 lights.As cheap as he is,my father is also one of the most 46 people I know.All my life,he has given time and money to the 47 he cares about,from homelessness and hunger to AIDS 英语试题 第 10 页 共 12 页 campaigns.He 48 passes a panhandler on the street without giv

52、ing him the coins.When it came time for my sister and brother and me to 49 college,we were never told to limit our 50 to a state school or other lower-cost options.51 ,our parents sent us to some of the best and most 52 schools in the country.Neither our father nor our mother ever complained about t

53、he high tuition.That was not only generosity in the extreme,but also a(n)53 of my parents priorities.I 54 my fathers compulsive frugality(节俭)a lot,but as I got older,I realized that I had internalized a lot of his 55 about money.41.A.skippingB.springingC.rushingD.marching42.A.briefB.remoteC.normalD.

54、long43.A.lightsB.windowsC.wheelsD.brakes44.A.leavingB.approachingC.facingD.waiting45.A.turningB.flashingC.redD.yellow46.A.generousB.ordinaryC.famousD.common47.A.hobbiesB.schedulesC.causesD.interests48.A.simplyB.occasionallyC.usuallyD.rarely49.A.visitB.attendC.leaveD.finish50.A.sightsB.supportsC.wish

55、esD.needs51.A.OtherwiseB.BesidesC.InsteadD.However52.A.expensiveB.comprehensiveC.independentD.distant53.A.originB.ideaC.hopeD.sign54.A.showed offB.looked atC.longed forD.complained about55.A.concernsB.attitudesC.findingsD.mistakes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。Chinas

56、 double-reduction policies aimed at easing education-related pressure are 56 (effect),according to the figures based on the feedback from 108,000 primary and middle schools across the country about changes ever since the reforms.57 the respondents,96.3%said they are providing after-school services t

57、o benefit working parents.More than 77 million students have signed up for such services.Fifty-seven million parents were also involved in a random survey.99.6%said that thanks to the policies,they are bearing 58 (few)responsibilities such as checking their childrens homework.As many as 97.5%express

58、ed 59 (satisfy)with the policies.As part of the reforms,the government has sought to greatly reduce the amount of time 英语试题 第 11 页 共 12 页 young students spend 60 (attend)extracurricular courses,61 source of concern for parents who feared their child would fall behind their peers if they didnt take a

59、dditional classes.In another survey,62 (joint)conducted by the Communist Youth League and China Youth Daily,the majority of the parents said their various education-related 63 (anxiety)had all been eased.Good news read from above is that double-reduction policies 64 (work)since they were rolled out,

60、65 meets peoples high expectations of education.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节(满分 15 分)4 月 23 日是世界读书日(World Book Day)，你校开展了“读好书”主题活动。请就此给英语报社投稿。内容包括：1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.你的感受。注意：1.词数 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写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。It was 11:30 a.m,and the fishing so far had been fruitle

61、ss.Not another boat in sight.Andrew Sherman spotted a speck(斑点)on the horizon.As the speck approached,it started to look like a boat.“Jack,”he yelled to his son.“A boat headed straight at us!”Unbelievable.Miles of open ocean,and this boat was on course to T-bone them.The Shermans stared at the inter

62、loper(闯入者)in surprise.Four fishing lines out,music blaring,except there wasnt a soul in sight.The captain must have gone below,leaving his boat sailing along at 10 mph.“Follow it,Jack,”Andrew said.Jack hit the gas.“Hey!Hey!”the Shermans shouted.Nothing.A horrifying new thought took shape:The captain

63、 had gone below,all rightand suffered a heart attack.Father and son switched places,and Andrew drove their boat alongside the other while Jack jumped onto the other boats deck,bringing the boat to a stop.Then he ventured down into the Reading a good book英语试题 第 12 页 共 12 页 cabin.He came back up a mom

64、ent later.“Empty,”he said.“Its a ghost boat!”said father and son nearly at the same time.Andrew called the Coast Guard.“Man overboard,”he told them.The two men could have left it,but they were curious:What happened to the captain?The boats GPS system told them the missing captain had marked points a

65、long his route indicating good fishing spots.Then the points suddenly stopped a few miles back.With Andrew driving the ghost boat and Jack driving their own craft,they headed for that last point.They were searching for what they feared would be a body.What they didnt know was that the ghost boats ow

66、ner was alive in the water and growing worn out.Two hours earlier,Sascha Scheller had been fishing when nature called.He leaned over to relieve himself,zipped up,turned back toward the helm(舵柄),and slipped.注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Suddenly he was in the water.Only when the boat approac

67、hed did it dawn on Scheller:“Thats my boat!”英语试题 第 1 页 共 5 页 淮安市 2022 届高三模拟测试英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）1-5 AABCC 6-10 BACBA 11-15 BCCAC 16-20 ABABB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)21-23 CBD 24-27 CBDA 28-31 AABB 32-35 ACDC第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）36-40 FCGBD第

68、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)41-45 CADBA 46-50 ACDBA 51-55 CADDB第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)56.effective 57.Of/Among 58.fewer 59.satisfaction 60.attending 61.a 62.jointly 63.anxieties 64.have worked/have been working 65.which第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节(满分 15 分)One possible version

69、:Reading a good bookActivities of reading a good book were organized in our school on April 23,World Book Day,to recommend the students a special list of good books.We students were active participants of a reading club to share our respective favorites,of a reading lecture to learn from good books,

70、and of a reading-blog platform where we had a heated discussion on masterpieces.The activities concluded with a recommended list of good books for us students.What an amazing day,when the seeds of knowledge,bravery and wisdom were sown in our scholarly campus!第二节(满分 25 分)One possible version:Suddenl

71、y he was in the water.He grasped at the smooth boat,but it went gliding.He grabbed wildly for the swim ladder,but it slipped.In horror,he watched his boat zoom off,taking his life jacket with it.His only hope was to paddle a few miles back to where hed last seen other boats.A moment later,he spotted

72、 a boat in the distance coming straight at him.This was his best chance at being saved.He began to kick wildly,making the biggest splashes possible.Only when the boat approached did it dawn on Scheller:“Thats my boat!”“You have no idea how happy I am to see you,”Andrew Sherman said,pulling him up ab

73、oard and Scheller was fine.Hed been saved from drowning and was grateful the Shermans had taken the time to search for him.That evening Andrew got home.When asked how his day had gone,he said with a grin,“it was a slow day catching fish,but we did catch a man.”英语试题 第 2 页 共 5 页 附：听力录音原文Text 1M:When d

74、id you learn to draw like that?Did you take lessons when you were a kid?W:No,I learned it in college during the summer.I thought about taking an art class in high school,but at the time I was too busy to handle many lessons.Text 2M:Can you hand me that pen?This one doesnt work anymore.W:I didnt reme

75、mber to bring an extra one.Here,you can use my pencil,but you need to sharpen it first.Text 3M:Jenny!I wasnt expecting you at this time.I thought you werent getting to the party until after 7:00.W:Yeah,I didnt have to work overtime tonight.My boss actually let me off when he said he would.Who could

76、have guessed?Text 4 W:I will never go anywhere with Bill ever again.He can never remember where he parks his car.M:That certainly sounds like Bill.Text 5W:Heres ten dollars.Ill pick you up in thirty minutes at the front of the mall.Find a nice gift for your friends birthday.M:Aw,Mom!Cant I have twen

77、ty?Text 6 M:Will you plug this in Oh,wait a secondlet me just look at this message.W:Youre always looking at messages on your phone!How many messaging apps do you have,David?M:Four?Five?Maybe six by nowW:If you have an average of 10 people on each of those six social networks who send you messages e

78、very day,thats at least 60 conversations!Lets say you spend as little as one minute on each conversation Thats a whole hour!But you would probably spend two or three times that much for each person What a waste of time!英语试题 第 3 页 共 5 页 M:Calm down,Maggie.Its my mother.Were making plans for the weeke

79、nd.Shes one of the five people I regularly text.Text 7 M:Where are my glasses?I cant find them.W:Thats a problem.You need glasses to help you find things,but what do you use when you need to find your glasses?M:I should have some in a brighter color yellow or blue maybe then I could find them easily

80、.Brown is too dark.W:You should buy one of those strings so you can wear them round your neck when you dont have them on.M:I dont like them.They make me look old.Im only 28 almost too young to be married!W:Well,if your colleagues see you wandering around looking for your glasses,they might assume yo

81、u are far older.M:Yes.Tomorrow Ill get one of those strings from Whats the place where they sell glasses?W:Are you losing your memory as well?Text 8W:Hello,Bruce.I havent seen you this past autumn.M:I know.My parents put me in a private school.W:What do you think so far?M:The school is really nice.W

82、:I heard that you cant wear the clothes you want.Is that true?M:Yeah.We have to wear a dress shirt,a tie,and dress pants every day.W:Really?M:Yeah,but there are other cool things.They dont take away our phones,and we are all getting our own personal computers when the spring comes.W:That does sound

83、cool!Do you have much homework for the holiday?M:I just completed a book report,but I have a quiz on Africa when I get back.How about you?W:All I have to do is read some chapters from my science textbook.M:Since we both arent busy,why dont we plan to meet up for a cup of coffee?W:Id love to.It will

84、give us a chance to catch up.英语试题 第 4 页 共 5 页 M:Yeah,and it will give me a chance to wear something other than a uniform!Text 9 M:Hey,Alice.Im sorry I am late.W:Dont worry about it.Did you have trouble finding a spot to park?M:Actually,that wasnt the problem.I left early enough to avoid the traffic,

85、but I couldnt get across the bridge.W:Whats happening on the bridge?M:I couldnt tell.I just saw the road signs,so I turned around and took the long way here.W:Well,it looks like we missed the worst of the weather.It was pouring this morning.M:Thats good.I can see the sky is clearing up and the wind

86、has stopped.What are those tents for?W:Theyre for the food fair.It will close soon,so youd better get over there if you want to eat.Unfortunately,you came a bit late for the music.M:So what is this event all about,anyway?W:Its just a community festival we have every year.All the food,entertainment a

87、nd activities represent the many cultures in our city.M:Cool.Whats happening across the street at the stadium?I saw that the local TV stations are all set up there.W:Thats where all the dancing and sports events will take place.This area is for families.I saved us this spot on the grass here.M:That

88、sounds fun.Ill go grab something at the tents,and then meet you back here.Text 10Jin Yong,the famous Chinese novelist,wrote 15 books about martial arts.He is considered to be one of the three greatest wuxia writers and Hong Kongs most famous writer.Jin was the best-selling Chinese author of all time

89、,with over 300 million copies of his works sold worldwide.Jin was born in Zhejiang Province,the second of seven children.Even as a boy,Jin enjoyed writing.He was admitted to the Department of Foreign Languages at the Central University of Political Affairs in Chongqing,but he left to study internati

90、onal law at Soochow University.Jin was planning to have a career in the foreign service,but in 1955,he began writing his first martial arts novel,The Book and the Sword.In 1957,while still working on wuxia novels,Jin got a job writing movie scripts at Great Wall Movie Enterprises Ltd.and Phoenix Fil

91、m Company.In 1959,Jin co-founded the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao with a high school classmate.Many of Jins most 英语试题 第 5 页 共 5 页 famous wuxia novels appeared in the newspaper,including The Smiling,Proud Wanderer and The Deer and the Cauldron.Jin Yong fused martial arts,fantasy,history and romance into must-read novels.Many years after he had stopped writing novels,Jin earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Cambridge University in 2010.