浙江省余姚中学2022-2023学年高二英语上学期10月月考试题（PDF版有答案）.pdf

1、1余姚中学 2022 学年第一学期高二英语质量检测命题人：翁琦琳审题人：叶轶瑾第一部分 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，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 the man suggest doing?A.Going hiking.B.Going on working.C.Playing chess.2.What happened to the man

2、?A.He got wet.B.He fell down the stairs.C.He had a quarrel with his mom.3.What kind of business does Davids fathers company do?A.Computer programming.B.Electronic engineering.C.Clothingdesign.4.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.Shop assistant and customer.B.Boss and employee.C.Co-worke

3、rs.5.What does the woman mean?A.The boy needs to have a rest.B.The boy has to go over lessons at weekends.C.The boy should have passed the exam last time.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 5 秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间，每段

4、对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6.Who played in last nights Super Bowl?A.The Kansas City Chiefs vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.B.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs the Oakland Raiders.C.The Kansas City Chiefs vs the Oakland Raiders.7.What was the ending score of last nights game?A.48 to 21.B.31 to 19.C.31 to 9.听第

5、 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8.What was the reason for the womans moving?A.To have adequate sleep.B.To live more comfortably.C.To save the cost on transportation.9.What does the rent include?A.Electricity.B.The Internet.C.The satellite TV.10.What can we learn about the apartment?A.It lacks appliances.B.It is

6、 small.C.It is cheap.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。211.How does the man feel about theater?A.He has little interest in it.B.He has a passion for it.C.He dislikes it at all.12.What do the speakers decide to do in the end?A.Enjoy a musical.B.Go roller-skating.C.Go dancing.13.Where will the speakers go on the

7、 weekend?A.The theatre.B.The restaurant.C.The stadium.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。14.What do we know about the man?A.He has been to New York.B.He has lost his job.C.He is on business.15.Who is Nicole?A.The mans boss.B.The mans friend.C.Themans wife.16.Why was the man eager to see the woman?A.To make a su

8、ggestion.B.To tell a long story.C.To turn to her.17.What will the man do next?A.Hunt for a job on the Internet.B.Work at the coffee shop.C.Go back home and explain.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。18.What does the speaker mainly tell us?A.The organ of the bees.B.An expression.C.A joke.19.How often is“the bee

9、s knees”used now?A.It is used less often than before.B.It is used more often than before.C.It is used as often as before.20.How does the speaker draw a conclusion?A.By explaining.B.By giving examples.C.By questioning.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节（共 15 个小题；每小题题 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

10、项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AWhat Are We Talking About?Its called the Mozzy Watch.It is a stylish and comfortable band that instantly brings peace of mind,for itkeeps those annoying mosquitoes away.It is made of a hardened ceramic(陶瓷)material,so it is very tough andalmost unbreakable._The Mozzy Watch uses

11、 ultrasonic(超 声 的)sounds to keep away mosquitoes and flies!These ultrasonicfrequencies are completely harmless to humans and pets.At first,we were skeptical about how this device couldwork without the use of chemicals.So,we decided to test it and the results were amazing.Everyone on our teamexperien

12、ced wonderful results after using the Mozzy Watch.Key Mozzy Watch Features,Facts,and Benefits:Completely safe.Everyone can use this device:kids,pregnant women and even pets.It uses no chemicalsand the ultrasonic sounds it produces have been proven safe.3 Comfortable.The Mozzy Watch is lightweight an

13、d stylish.Rechargeable with long battery life.It can be charged using a normal USB charger and the battery canlast up to one week.Improves quality of sleep.No more annoying buzzing mosquito sounds around your ears.How Much Does the Mozzy Watch Cost?The Mozzy Watch is just$79.90,which is more than wo

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15、iers website here:https:/ peace of mind free from annoying mosquitoes and insects!21.Which would be the best heading for Paragraph 2?A.Why Do We Need Mozzy Watch?B.Who Are Suitable To Wear Mozzy Watch?C.How Does Mozzy Watch Work To Protect You?D.How Did Our Team Do the Test On Mozzy Watch?22.How doe

16、s the author promote Mozzy Watch to consumers?A.By describing its stylish design in detail.B.By highlighting its unique technical features.C.By offering feedback from thousands of users.D.By giving special buy-one-get-one-free discounts.23.On what kind of website would you probably find this article

17、?A.Health.B.Opinion.C.Entertainment.D.Sports.BSome people cant wait for the lovely colors,cooler weather,and cozy sweaters of autumn.In fact,fall isAmericans favorite time,but for a minority of others,the transition from summer creates worry,fear and worse.According to Carrie Landin,a psychologist f

18、rom the University of Colorado Health Integrative Medicine Center,asignificant number of people actually experience autumn anxiety.For some people,stress is triggered(触发)by environmental factors:Decreases in daylight cause chemicalchanges in the brain.“Less daylight leads to lower levels of chemical

19、s like serotonin(血清素)and dopamine thatcontrol our emotions,”says Kimberly Asner-self,associate professor at Touro Colleges School of Health Sciences.“As these chemicals drop,the body responds by increasing levels of cortisol,the hormone(激 素)released insituations where we face threat.”The result can

20、be an increased anxiety,sleeping difficulty and depression.But its not just increasing darkness that can trigger these symptoms.For people who feel this way every year,some of the reaction is mental.“When we know theres the potential for stress ahead,we tend to anticipate theproblems,feeling anxious

21、 before they even happen,”Landin says.The fall features more than its fair share of impending(迫在眉睫)events:back to school at the beginning ofthe season and family get-togethers toward the end.Mayra Mendez,a psychologist from Providence Saint JohnsHealth Center,suggests identifying your personal trigg

22、ers and making a plan to manage them before they feeloverwhelming.For instance,if youre concerned about family issues and holiday parties,decide in advance thatits perfectly OK to say no to some of them.If falls stricter work and school schedules make you anxious,planregular breaks and vacations to

23、look forward to.4Finally,you should also find ways to embrace the present moment.Remember:while autumn may throw youa few tricks,there are plenty of treats to be found too.24.What may be the cause of autumn anxiety?A.Cooler weather.B.Less daylight.C.Sleep difficulties.D.Vacation plans.25.Landins wor

24、ds are mentioned in Paragraph 3 to show_.A.potential stress can be predictableB.stress can be triggered by chemicalsC.depression is related to family issuesD.anxiety can be caused by mental factors26.What does the author probably think of autumn stress?A.Manageable.B.Overwhelming.C.Troublesome.D.Ben

25、eficial.27.What can be the best title for the text?A.Seasonal AnxietyB.Tricks or TreatsC.The Autumn BluesD.Characteristics of FallCBuildings with windows filled with water could save energy greatly,according to researchers backing thenew technology.Traditional glass windows increase the heat and tem

26、perature in the room in summers,and let the heat insideescape in winters,resulting in more electricity consumed for air-conditioners and more carbon emissions(排放).Now,researchers at Loughborough University(UK)have created a water-filled window that can overcome theseproblems.The“water-filled glass”(

27、WFG)system,designed by Dr.Matyas Gutai,involves a sheet of water beingtrapped between a panel(嵌板)of glass,and the water is practically invisible.The windows are connected to anindoor storage tank(箱)using pipes hidden in the walls,allowing water to flow easily between the windows andthe tank.This sys

28、tem allows the house to cool and reheat themselves automatically.When sunlight streams throughthe glass,the windows keep the buildings cool as the water takes in external and internal heat.This warm waterthen flows back to the tank.And when the outdoor temperature drops,the stored warm water is brou

29、ght back tothe walls to reheat the building using a monitoring system similar to central heating.The heated water can also beused for domestic(家用的)purposes.Although some electricity is required to pump the water back and forth,ituses much less energy than traditional air-conditioners or heaters.Dr.G

30、utai claimed that WFG can save energy from 47%to 72%compared to when using traditional windows.Once launched into the market,the windows will surely make a real splash,appealing to a large crowd ofenvironmentalists and contributing to reducing our carbon footprint.Currently,the inventor team is test

31、ing thewindows in two areas with different weather conditions.The research reveals that WFG systems perform well inany inhabited climatekeeping buildings in hot climates cool and buildings in cool settings warmwithoutrequiring an additional energy supply.28.Whats the weakness of traditional glass wi

32、ndows?A.They are easy to break into.B.They release carbon dioxide.C.They fail to trap the heat.D.They lead to more energy consumption.29.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The structure of the WFG system.B.The working process of the WFG system.C.The advantages of water-filled windows.D.The appearanc

33、e of water-filled windows.30.Whats the characteristic of the WFG system?A.It is operated by man.B.It needs no electricity at all.5C.It recycles the water in many ways.D.It reheats the house via central heating.31.What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A.Make a big fortune.B.Dra

34、w lots of attention.C.Form a huge waterfall.D.Take immediate effect.DVideo conferencing has been around for more than 20 years.Until the COVID-19 pandemic,though,youwould find that many people needing to attend a meeting remotely would be calling from a real conference roomfull of their teammates.To

35、day,were routinely holding video conferences that are 100%virtual.And this iscreating a problem that technology cant fix.The problem is us,specifically the fact that we havent evolved socially to the point where we can bear muchseparation.So much of our well-being and work productivity is decided on

36、 how close we are physically.Theremoval of that for any period of time can be severely damaging.One surprising victim of social distancing islaughter.Normally people laugh about 18 times per day.And 97%of that time were laughing with otherswe are 30times more likely to laugh with others than to laug

37、h alone.Think about it:how often when you and your friendslaugh at something that is actually funny?Research shows that 80%of what people laugh at is really not thatfunny.They laugh in order to laugh with others.Just as everyone starts yawning(打哈欠)when just one personyawns,most people cant help but

38、laugh when those around them do.This is why TV comedy shows often useprerecorded laugh tracks.Laughing in response to other peoples laughing is not just a behavioral phenomenon.When we laugh,ourbody produces two key chemicals:endorphin which helps relieve pain and sets off feelings of pleasure,anddo

39、pamine which can improve learning,motivation and attention.In fact,studies show that people can stand 15%more pain simply by laughing for a few minutes beforehand.Laughter is also associated with higher motivationand productivity at work.In todays home-alone,virtual-team world,this is exactly what y

40、ou as a team leader should be doing:foryour team members to stay healthy and productive,you need to get them to laugh more and stress less.32.What is the problem mentioned in the first two paragraphs?A.A distant relationship.B.Unexpected social evolution.C.Decreased laughter.D.Removed social distanc

41、e.33.According to Para.3,what can we learn about laughing?A.Laughing alone is common.B.Laughing is for fun.C.Laughing starts with yawning.D.Laughing comes more in groups.34.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.The motivation behind laughter.B.The chemicals regarding laughter.C.The working system of la

42、ughter.D.The significance of laughter.35.What would the author most probably discuss next?A.How to boost laughter.B.How to better a team.C.How to reduce stress.D.How to increase productivity.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。Cat behavior can often be puzzling an

43、d confusing to humans.36Veterinarian Dr.Katrina Warrenshares her expertise on some common and strange cat behaviors to help you understand why your cat behaves theway it does.6Scratching is a natural behavior for cats.Its how they sharpen their paws.With no suitable surface to scratch,theyll choose

44、your furniture or carpet.To protect your furniture,provide at least two scratching posts.These postsneed to be stable so they dont rock or tip over.37Cats tend to scratch when they wake in the morning,soplace one post close to where they sleep.Cats love high places,which give them a sense of securit

45、y and allow them to watch everything going below.38And make sure you have several cat items in front of windows so your cat can look outside.If your cat canwatch from high up and see the world outside of his home,he is less likely to climb onto the kitchen cupboard andknock down the bowls.39They hav

46、e the surprising ability to tie themselves in knots without any difficulty.They curl up inunconventional beds,like vases,because they have special bones on the back that allow them to do this.And theytake great pride in showing this to you continuously.If cats eat grass,there are several reasons.The

47、y may be seeking the nutrients(营养物)in the grass or,if theyhave an upset stomach,inducing vomiting(催吐).It is not a problem if your cat enjoys eating grass.But ensure ithasnt been treated with pesticides(杀 虫 剂).Alternatively,offer your cat a pot of clean cat grass to chew,especially indoor cats.40If y

48、ou have any concerns about your cats behavior or frequency of vomiting,please talk with your vet.A.Sleeping positions of cats are unusual.B.They need nutrients in the grass more.C.Having a rough surface is also required.D.This is available from most plant gardens.E.However,theres often an explanatio

49、n for their actions.F.Meanwhile,high places offer them larger space to jump.G.Put up several shelves so your cat can leap from one to another.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。From the age of eight,I had to contribute my share of labor

50、along with my father.Our family was too41to afford paid laborers.Working in the rice fields was no easy job,especially in summer.The42sun wouldbeat upon my arched back.With only a hat,a shirt and a pair of shorts as my43,I would be sweating like apig within seconds.One day,while resting beside the f

51、ield,I44my present life:My family was tied to land,doing45jobs every day.How could we and farmers like us have46to a better life?Thinking of this,I was suddenly47with great pity and great respect for them,and the focus of my48began to extend beyond myself andmy family.A voice inside me49that I shoul

52、d do something to help that.It was right then that I50topursue useful knowledge and technology to51their burden of labour.This strong52pushed me hardto go to university on a scholarship and53earn a degree on agriculture.Although now I went into academic research,I would always54what working in the r

53、ice fields hadtaught me:Your hard work will be55if you plant your feet firmly on the ground,for being down-to-earth isan unbroken truth.41.A.desperateB.wiseC.poorD.proud42.A.risingB.settingC.blindingD.burning43.A.preferenceB.protectionC.possessionD.pattern744.A.puzzled overB.looked intoC.figured out

54、D.complained about45.A.high-payingB.heart-breakingC.back-breakingD.risk-taking46.A.possibilityB.permissionC.accessD.admission47.A.consumedB.providedC.confusedD.troubled48.A.careerB.scheduleC.interestD.concern49.A.protestedB.insistedC.warnedD.commanded50.A.attemptedB.promisedC.decidedD.tended51.A.red

55、uceB.increaseC.distributeD.shoulder52.A.emotionB.demandC.connectionD.desire53.A.instantlyB.eventuallyC.definitelyD.gradually54.A.reflectB.adoptC.treasureD.explore55.A.predictedB.emphasizedC.paidD.rewarded第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。On Thursday afternoon,Ch

56、inese astronauts,Zhai Zhigang,Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu,conducted56unusual science lecture 400 kilometers above Earth to millions of students as they orbited in the Tiangong spacestation.It was the first time that Chinas lecture57(deliver)from the orbiting China Space Station.They greeted students,

57、teachers and other participants and showed58they live and work inside thespace station59(consist)of a core module,a spacecraft and two robotic cargo spaceships.A vast number ofprimary and middle school students across China watched the hour-long televised event hosted by the ChinaManned Space Agency

58、,and some of60took part in video chats with the crew members during the lecture.In response61students questions，the astronauts displayed their exercise equipment and a62(scientific)designed spacesuit,and conducted demonstrations on physical63(phenomenon)in microgravity.In a buoyancy(浮力)experiment,Wa

59、ng put a table tennis ball in a glass of water,64remained in the middleof the water instead of floating to the surface like on Earth.Such activities were intended to spread knowledge about manned spaceflights and make young people65(passion)about science.第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 应用文（满分 15 分）假设你是李华，你校英

60、语口语社将换届选举，你打算参选社长，请你写一篇英语竞选演讲稿，进行口头竞选演讲。内容包括：1.竞选职位；2.个人优势；3.当选设想。注意:1.词数 80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇：英语口语社 Oral English Club_8第二节读后续写（满分 25 分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。I was in my room,slowly getting ready to head to the community theater with the rest of my family.I wasntin the mood for being

61、 onstage.“Kate,come here,”my mom called from down the hall.I found my mom outside the bathroom,holding a wet book.Henry,my new stepbrother,was working on acomplicated string knot(结),as usual.My mother gave the book a shake.“Henrys book was in the bathtub.Did you put it there?”“Not on purpose,”I said

62、,“It was already on the edge,and it happened to fall in when I stepped out of thetub(浴缸).”My mother glared at me,something she never did before I had a stepfamily.“You could have picked it up,”she said,“That would have been the kind thing to do.”As Henry walked ahead of us to the car,my mom took me

63、aside.“This is our corner of the world now,Kate,”she said,“Lets try to make it a good one.”I nodded but sighed.The community theater was busy when we got there.Theater used to be what my mom and I did togetherone play a year for our special thing.With Henry involved,it didnt seem so special anymore.

64、Henrys dad,who had arrived earlier to help set up,was already in costume.Fortunately,I thought he was anice guy even before he and my mother started dating.Unfortunately,I now had a stepbrother to deal with.My mom helped Henry find his costume while I was left to look for mine on my own.Soon,it was

65、curtaintime(开幕时间).I peeked out at the audience and noticed that the darkened theater was full.My heart beat faster.Before long,it was my turn.I went onstage,song book in hand.As we kids lined up before Henrys dad,whowas playing the part of our father,I realized how poorly Id tied the string on my sk

66、irt which was over theleggings(打底裤).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 1And then,suddenly,the string knot came untied and my skirt began to drop._Paragraph 2I shot him a grateful glance._ 1 高二英语质量检测参考答案 听力1-5 CBCBB6-10 ACAAC11-15 ACBBC16-20 CCBAB阅读21-23 CBA24-27 BDAC 28-31 DACB

67、32-35 CDDA七选五 36-40 ECGAD 完形41-45 CDBAC 46-50 CADBC51-55 ADBCD语法填空56 an 57 had been delivered 58 how59 consisting 60 them61 to 62 scientifically 63 phenomena 64 which65 passionate应用文Hello,dear teachers and fellow students.Im Li Hua.I feel greatly honored to be here running for the president of the S

68、chool Oral English Club.My advantage lies in my fluent spoken English,meaning Im capable of communicating with foreign teachers and students with ease.Besides,being monitor of my class,I possess some extraordinary leadership qualities needed for the position.If elected,I would organize various activ

69、ities ranging from English Corner to English Speech Contest,where students can improve oral English and build up confidence.I do hope you can vote for me.Thats all.Thanks for listening.读后续写Possible versionPara.1And then,suddenly,the string knot came untied and my skirt began to drop.Overwhelmed with

70、 fear,I stood rooted to the spot,my face and neck flushing scarlet.“Has anyone noticed?What if my skirt falls in front of all the audience?”these horrible questions kept buzzing around in my head,distracting me from the song book.I cast a desperate glance behind,hoping someone would give me a hand.M

71、uch to my astonishment,Henry skillfully helped me with the untied string knot,just as he always did with his complicated knots.Para.2I shot him a grateful glance.He responded with a reassuring smile,winking at me as if nothing had happened.I finished the whole performance,half shocked,half guilty.Af

72、ter moving offstage,I thanked Henry genuinely and apologized for my not picking up his book in the bathtub.Shrugging his shoulders,Henry mumbled,“We are family,arent we?”Our mom,who happened to hear the conversation,came up and wrapped both of us in her arms.Maybe it wouldnt be so bad to have a new

73、person in my corner of the world after all.2 续写原文And then,suddenly,the string knot came untied and my skirt began to drop.In front of hundreds of people!My arms were useless,full of books.It was not a dream.It was horribly real.Laughter sprinkled throughout the audience,and even though I was wearing

74、 leggings under my skirt,I could feel my face burst into flames.Then Henry,beside me,came to my aid.He fixed my costume,tying the string with a fancy knot.He made a joke about me“not”knowing knots and the audience laughed again.This time,the laughter felt OK.(I shot him a grateful glance.)I got thro

75、ugh the rest of the play,entering and exiting the stage and singing at all the right times.But my mind was in shock.At the end of the performance,after we had bowed and moved offstage,I sank into a chair,relieved.One of my pretend brothers said,“Cant control your costume?”My face flamed up again,but

76、 he smiled as if my mistake wasno big deal.I saw my mom in a crowd of chorus singers.She winked at me.My stepdad wasshaking peoples hands.Passing me,he said,“Welcome to the club,Kate.Now youre a real actor.”Several singers nodded like they had been there.I found Henry and tapped him on the arm.I smi

77、led at him kindly.“Thanks,”I said.“For,you know.”He grinned.“Knot a problem.”Maybe it wouldnt be so bad to have a new person in my corner of the world after all.听力材料Text 1 M:Hi,Cynthia,are we going for a long hike this afternoon as planned before?W:Well,yes.Have you changed your mind about going?Or

78、have you been occupied with your work?M:Neither,but have a look at the sky!Why not play chess instead?(1)Text 2 W:Mike,watch your steps!You might fall over.Its raining outside and the stairs are rather slippy.M:Dont worry,Mom.Im very familiar with these stairs.Its impossible for me to.Ouch!(2)W:Look

79、,you should have taken my advice.(2)Text 3 W:I heard Davids father decided to retire.Do you think David will take over his fathers company?M:Im not sure,but he studied computer programming in college and got a masters degree in electronic engineering.You know he isnt keen on fashion design.(3)a mast

80、ers degree 硕士学位 Text 4（第 4 题为推断题）M:Have you called Liz to tell her that todays meeting has been put off till next Tuesday because of Mr.Holdens absence?W:Sorry,sir.We had so many customers this morning that I completely forgot about it.Ill do it at once.Text 5 M:Mom,must I stay at home reviewing les

81、sons even at weekends?Ive studied for several days.I need to relax.3 W:Last time you did pass the exam unexpectedly,but dont push your luck this time because it is much more difficult.(5)push ones luck 得寸进尺；不明智地冒险 I didnt dare push my luck too far and did not ask them to sign statements.我不敢太过贪心不足，没有

82、要他们签署声明。Text 6 M:Did you see last nights American football game?W:Of course,it was the biggest game of the year!The Kansas City Chiefs swept the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in first in the Super Bowl.(6)M:What a game!I cant believe the Buccaneers pulled out such a decisive win against the Chiefs.W:Absolute

83、ly,the game ended with a score of 31 to 9.(7)Have the Buccaneers ever won the Super Bowl before?M:The last time they won the Super Bowl was in 2003 against the Oakland Raiders,which was also a landslide victory.The score was 48 to 21.W:Wow,they are really a powerful team.sweep 轻松赢得（竞赛、竞选等）Text 7（第 1

84、0 题为推断题）M:Why did you change a new apartment,Heather?W:My company has moved to a new office building after taking the rent into consideration.It is a little far from my current apartment.In order to get enough sleep,I had to make this decision.(8)M:So what is your new home like?W:Oh,I feel great.The

85、 kitchen is bigger and neater with a built-in oven.But what I like the most is the satellite TV.Moreover,the Internet speed is quite fast.M:That is great to your taste.You are really keen on dessert.W:You get the idea.And there is a big supermarket next to the apartment building and a few restaurant

86、s across the street.M:Fantastic!Is the rent the same as before?W:Well,I live with my best friend now,so we share the rent.That is 250 dollars every month,including water,electricity and gas.(9)M:How on earth could you find such a great place?take sth.into consideration 考虑到某事（某物）Safe driving is good

87、driving because it takes into consideration the lives of other people.安全驾驶才是好的驾驶，因为它顾及到了他人的生命。on earth 到底，究竟 What on earth had Luke done?卢克究竟做了什么?Text 8 M:Lets go out this weekend,shall we?W:Okay,Id like to go to the theater.I havent been there for ages.M:Im not sure about that.Im not much of a thea

88、ter-goer,(11)but all the same,whats on?4 W:Theres a popular musical West Side Story.What do you think of this one?M:As I said,I am not that keen on theater.(11)W:Well,what would you prefer to do?M:I am more interested in something active.I think Id rather go roller-skating.W:I dont fancy roller-skat

89、ing but what about going dancing on the weekend?(12)M:Well,to be honest,I dont mind going dancing.(12)I hope we will have a lot of fun.What shall we do after that?W:We could go to that cozy restaurant around the corner.(13)Or we can walk and talk all night long.M:Oh,I love that restaurant.We can hav

90、e dinner.(13)I love their waffles and black coffee with milk.I cant wait for the weekend.See you then.W:See you.theater-goer 常去看戏的人 West Side Story 西区故事（百老汇最伟大的音乐剧之一）Text 9（第 16 题为推断题）W:Hi,Harry,whats new?M:Where have you been?Ive been trying to get in touch with you for days.W:I went to New York on

91、 business.Whats up?M:Im out of work.(14)W:How come?You told me it was a good job and you would do it well a month ago.Why did this happen suddenly?M:Its a long story.In a word,I didnt do a good job.W:What are you going to do now?M:Im trying to find a job as soon as possible.Nicole doesnt know yet.I

92、didnt tell her.I spent the past three days at the coffee shop next to your office.She thought I went to work as usual.(15)W:Thats not the way to solve the problem.Have you ever searched for a job on the Internet?M:Of course,I have.But I wasnt able to get any of the jobs that I am interested in.W:Lis

93、ten.Maybe you could go home and tell Nicole about this.(15)(17)Im sure shell understand.M:I just dont know how to bring it up Well,she has the right to know anyway.(17)out of work 失业 Hes been out of work for six months.他已经失业六个月了。bring up 谈及，提出 He brought up a subject rarely raised during the course

94、of this campaign.他提出了一个在这次运动中很少被提及的话题。Text 10（第 18 题为推断题）Hello,everyone,and welcome to Words and Their Stories.This is Randell in New York City.In todays program,we are going to talk about the American idiom“be the bees knees”as someone asked me to explain it.According to a study,“be the bees knees”

95、was first used in the 18th 5 century to mean something very small and insignificant.In the 1920s,at which time a whole collection of American slang expressions were coined,“be the bees knees”meant something thats great,unique,and of high quality.This is still used today,although not as much as in th

96、e 1920s and 1930s.(19)People associate bees knees with the 1920s.The 1920s was a marvelous time for existing modernism in almost all areas,such as arts,architecture and society,especially in places like New York,Paris,Berlin,Los Angles,Chicago,and so on.So,how should we use the idiom?Examples of how it is used are as follows:(20)I know Taylor.She is the bees knees.Julia is a terrible student but she thinks shes the bees knees.Bobs new car is really the bees knees.Until next time.Im Randell.be the bees knees 极好的人或物