南充市重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期10月月考
英语试题
1. 短对话
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 are the speakers mainly talking about
A.School life. B.School subjects. C.School tests
(2)What pet does the woman have
A.A dog. B.A cat. C.A horse.
(3)Why is the woman worried about her husband
A.He likes driving. B.He likes diving. C.He likes fighting.
(4)Where does the conversation take place probably
A.In a restaurant. B.In an office. C.At home.
(5)When did the woman begin surfing
A.A year ago.
B.Several years ago.
C.When she was very young.
2. 长对话
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
(6) What’s the woman’s attitude to having computers in the classroom
A.Positive. B.Negative. C.Indifferent.
(7)What does the man think of having computers everywhere
A.Ridiculous. B.Convenient. C.Exciting.
3. 长对话
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
(8) What can we know about the man’s hometown
A.It’s close to the big city.
B.It’s a very beautiful town.
C.It has a population of 100 to 200
(9)What did the man never do when he was a kid
A.Watched a movie. B.Ate junk food. C.Ate candy.
4. 长对话
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
(10) Where did the woman’s father grow up
A.In Canada. B.In Ireland. C.In England
(11)What did her father do
A.A pilot. B.A professor. C.A writer.
(12)What disease did her father have
A.High blood pressure. B.Heart attack. C.Eye injury
5. 长对话
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
(13) What can we know about the boy
A.He’s new here.
B.He comes from Canada.
C.He was late to sign up for the football team.
(14)Where does the boys’ football team practice
A.On the east fields. B.On the west fields. C.On the south fields.
(15)What is the girl probably doing
A.Waiting for practice. B.Waiting for Mr. Harper. C.Waiting for the boy.
(16)What will the boy do next
A.Play football with the girl.
B.Join the boys’ team.
C.Talk to the boy’s coach.
6. 短文
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
(17) What happened to two Air France flights on Tuesday night
A.There were bombs on them.
B.They made emergency landings.
C.Their passengers were questioned by the police.
(18)How long was the train from Washington D.C. to Virginia delayed during Tuesday evening’s rush hour
A. Many hours. B.Nearly an hour. C.Over an hour.
(19)What will people be unwilling to do after a violent attack
A.Go to work.
B.Travel abroad.
C.Take public transportation
(20)What can we find in recent days after the Paris attacks
A.Some schools closed.
B.More armed police officers were in the streets.
C.Some flights and trains to Paris were less than half full.
7. 阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。
A
King’s College London Volunteering is looking for paid members to sit on the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering. The Board plays an important role in influencing the development and delivery of the volunteering service. Its aim is to find volunteering opportunities for students, teachers and other staff at school.
Volunteering, which has the potential to create positive social impact, is a key priority for King’s. The Board will ensure that students’ needs are at the core of the service so that all King’s students can make a difference.
This year, the Student Advisory Board for Volunteering will co-create the agenda, and potential topics include:
√ Volunteering opportunities for the disabled.
√ Promotion of the Board’s service.
√ How to recognize and reward volunteers.
√ Evaluation of the Board’s work.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity open to all studying at King’s, regardless of how much or how little you have volunteered. The Board will be run both online and in person, and board members will be paid the London Living Wage( 11. 95 per hour) via King’s TalentBank
Apply before 23:59 on Friday, 31st March 2023, using your King’s email address.
(21)What does the Board aim to do for those at King’s
A.Perform voluntary work. B.Meet their academic needs.
C.Provide learning opportunities. D.Discover volunteering chances.
(22)Which of the following is a possible topic for this year’s agenda
A.Running the Board online. B.Training voluntary workers.
C.Evaluating the Board’s performance. D.Taking care of people with disabilities.
(23)Who can apply to be a member of the Board at King’s
A.The students. B. The teachers.
C.The graduates. D.The working staff.
8. 阅读理解
B
I grew up in New Hampshire, a small town in South Canada, where in my father’s words the seasons were “Spring, Summer, Fairtime and Winter!”At that time, a week-long fair was held in the town every autumn. Thousands of people from other towns came to sell and buy things. It was the busiest time of the year.
When “Fairtime” came, my grandma became the most “useful” and busiest person of the family. Grandma was a kind, well-educated old lady. She was good at cooking. All her relatives liked the food she cooked. During “fairtime”, they would come to live in her house and have meals there. Grandma was always happy to look after them.
Year after year, many people moved to big cities. There was no longer “Fairtime”. Grandma became very old and was gradually going blind. My parents and I moved to live with Grandma in her house. We did our best to make her day-to-day life as comfortable as possible. I was at high school then. What I often did at home was to help Grandma with the daily newspaper’s crossword puzzle. However, she didn’t look happy. She often sat in her room for hours, without saying a word.
To attract people to move back, the Town Hall decided to reopen the Fair. One day, when I came back from school, I saw Grandma wearing her glasses, washing the dishes in the kitchen. With a big smile on her face, she looked a lot much younger. She told me that her two nieces would come. “They said the food I cooked was very delicious and they want to stay in my house again.” Grandma said happily. “They will stay here for one week and we can have a big party. That must be the busiest week I’ve had in years!”
I suddenly realized that Grandma didn’t want to be looked after. She wanted to be “useful”, appreciated and helpful.
(24)For what purpose did thousands of people come to the town
A.To learn to cook. B.To have a big party.
C.To enjoy Grandma’s food. D.To sell and buy things.
(25)Why was Grandma unhappy
A.She was not “useful”. B.No one lived with her.
C.She was too busy. D.She couldn’t see anything
(26)Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A.Grandma didn’t like “Fairtime”. B.Grandma was a kind old lady.
C.Grandma was good at cooking. D.Many people moved to big cities.
(27)What’s the best title for the passage
A.Fairtime B.My “Old” Grandma
C.A Small Town D.Grandma’s Family
9. 阅读理解
C
Every child in Montana will have a chance to get free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library which is in partnership with the state’s first lady, Susan Gianforte.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program to improve childhood literacy and a love for reading. The program provides free age-appropriate (与年龄相符的) books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the money their family makes. By providing free books and improving early reading ability, the program hopes to improve educational outcomes and create a foundation for a lifelong love of learning in young children.
“I’m so excited to be starting my Imagination Library widely in Montana!” said Parton. “I want to send my very special thanks to first lady Susan Gianforte for her partnership in making this amazing gift available (可获得的) to children and families across the state.”
Parton’s Imagination Library will provide a free book each month to any Montana child, ages 0 to 5 years old, who is registered with the organization.
“The ability of reading and writing helps the kids a lot with their development. When parents read to their kids or when the kids read alone, books attract them, fire their imagination, and spark their curiosity,” Gianforte said.
(28)What does the underlined word “literacy” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.The idea of sharing. B.The habit of listening.
C.The skill of solving problems. D.The ability of reading and writing.
(29)How does the program help young children build a lifelong love of learning
A.By selling books statewide.
B.By working together with Gianforte.
C.By improving their early reading ability.
D.By organizing learning activities for their parents.
(30)At what age can a child in Montana get a free book each month
A.4. B.6. C.7. D.8
(31)What does Gianforte think of children’s early reading
A.It’s costly. B.It’s important.
C.It’s difficult. D.It’s doubtful.
10. 阅读理解
D
Parents often believe that they have a good relationship with their teenagers. But last summer, Joanna and Henry noticed a change in their older son. Suddenly he seemed to be talking far more to his friends than to his parents. “The door to his room is always shut,” Joanna noted.
Tina and Mark noticed similar changes in their 14-year-old daughter. “She used to cuddle up (依 偎) against me on the sofa and talk,” said Mark. “Now we joke that she does this only when she wants something. Sometimes she wants to be treated like a little girl and sometimes like a young lady. The problem is understanding which time is which.”
Before age 11, children like to tell their parents what’s on their mind. “In fact, parents are first on the list,” said Michael Riera, author of Uncommon Sense for Parents with Teenagers. “This completely changes during the teen years,” Riera explained. “They talk to their friends first, then maybe their teachers, and their parents last.”
Parents who know what’s going on in their teenagers’ lives are in the best position to help them. To break down the wall of silence, parents should create chances to understand what their children want to say, and try to find ways to talk and write to them. And they must give their children a mental (思想的) break, for children also need freedom, though young. Another thing parents should remember is that to be a friend, not a manager, with their children is a better way to know them.
(32)What does “The door to his room is always shut” in Paragraph 1 suggest
A.The boy begins to dislike his parents.
B.The boy keeps himself away from his parents.
C.The boy is always busy with his study.
D.The boy doesn’t want to be ignored.
(33)What troubles Tina and Mark
A.They can’t read their daughter’s mind exactly.
B.Their daughter isn’t as lovely as before.
C.They don’t know what to say to their daughter.
D.Their daughter talks with them only when she needs help.
(34)Which of the following best explains “the wall of silence” in the last paragraph
A.Teenagers talk a lot with their friends.
B.Teenagers do not talk much with their parents.
C.Teenagers talk little about their own lives.
D.Teenagers do not understand their parents.
(35)What can we learn from the passage
A.Parents shouldn’t be angry with teenagers.
B.Parents have to talk with children face to face.
C.Parents are unhappy with their growing children.
D.Parents should try to understand their teenagers.
11. 七选五
Playing a musical instrument
Young or old, it is lots of fun to play a musical instrument. There are many different types to choose from including guitar, piano, trumpet, and saxophone.
Make a choice.
First, you need to choose a musical instrument that you would like to learn how to play. You might also think about the kind of music you’d like to play. ___36___
Get your equipment.
Now you have chosen your instrument, you need to buy one. ___37 ___Some schools will lend students instruments. Or perhaps you can look in your local paper or online for a second-hand instrument, as they are usually much cheaper.
___38___
After you have your instrument, you should then create a learning plan. This might include private lessons with a music teacher or going to music classes. Some people choose to learn on their own. You can use books, movies, websites, or you can even watch video online
Make music.
Once you have learned enough to play a song, you should start playing for people. ___39___ Or you might play for your music class. Once you become confident, you can then play for larger groups of people.
Keep going.
To become a good musician, you have to keep playing. Keep learning as much as you can and practice often. ___40___ As you learn more, you will get better and better.
(36)
A.Improve your skill.
B.Get ready to learn.
C.It is a good idea to start with your family or friends.
D.If it is expensive, you might like to borrow one instead.
E.Challenge yourself to learn more difficult songs as well.
F.To learn quickly, your plan may include different learning skills.
G.This will probably be the kind of music that you also enjoy listening to.
(37)
A.Improve your skill.
B.Get ready to learn.
C.It is a good idea to start with your family or friends.
D.If it is expensive, you might like to borrow one instead.
E.Challenge yourself to learn more difficult songs as well.
F.To learn quickly, your plan may include different learning skills.
G.This will probably be the kind of music that you also enjoy listening to.
(38)
A.Improve your skill.
B.Get ready to learn.
C.It is a good idea to start with your family or friends.
D.If it is expensive, you might like to borrow one instead.
E.Challenge yourself to learn more difficult songs as well.
F.To learn quickly, your plan may include different learning skills.
G.This will probably be the kind of music that you also enjoy listening to.
(39)
A.Improve your skill.
B.Get ready to learn.
C.It is a good idea to start with your family or friends.
D.If it is expensive, you might like to borrow one instead.
E.Challenge yourself to learn more difficult songs as well.
F.To learn quickly, your plan may include different learning skills.
G.This will probably be the kind of music that you also enjoy listening to.
(40)
A.Improve your skill.
B.Get ready to learn.
C.It is a good idea to start with your family or friends.
D.If it is expensive, you might like to borrow one instead.
E.Challenge yourself to learn more difficult songs as well.
F.To learn quickly, your plan may include different learning skills.
G.This will probably be the kind of music that you also enjoy listening to.
12. 完形填空
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。
During the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Deng Xiaolan ___41___ 44 children to the center of the stage. The children caught the world’s attention with their beautiful ___42___ . The story behind the choir (合唱团) is also ___43___ .
Deng Xiaolan was born in Fuping, Hebei Province. Although she later left that place, Fuping was always on her mind. In 2003, she ___44___ Fuping and met with a group of children from Malan village. Deng ___45___ that the children sing a song together. However, her suggestion got no ___46___ . After chatting with them, she was ___47___ to learn that there were no music teachers in their school.
At that time, Fuping was a poor county. Students had no___ 48 ___to learn music. Deng decided to ___49___ music and became the first music teacher in the village school.
Deng collected ___50___ musical instruments like violins and guitars from her workmates and friends. She also founded a choir to teach the students to ___51___ and play musical instruments. Through music she helped the students develop a love for their hometown. She believed music can ___52___ endless possibilities for their lives.
Sun Zhixue, one student of Deng’s, ___53___ for a master’s degree in music education. “When we were young, Teacher Deng was like a beam(束) of ___54___ that lit up our lives. She was my role model. I’ll work in the countryside like her to ___55___ the children’s world with music,” Sun said.
(41)
A.led B.asked C.forced D.allowed
(42)
A.faces B.clothes C.photos D.voices
(43)
A.heart-touching B.life-long
C.far-reaching D.world-famous
(44)
A.moved to B.graduated from
C.returned to D.talked about
(45)
A.reminded B.suggested C.required D.agreed
(46)
A.information B.response C.impression D.eagerness
(47)
A.disappointed B.interested C.frightened D.relaxed
(48)
A.schedule B.energy C.opportunity D.courage
(49)
A.play B.enjoy C.write D.teach
(50)
A.simple B.expensive C.cheap D.various
(51)
A.draw B.read C.sing D.dance
(52)
A.reduce B.create C.handle D.exchange
(53)
A.looked B.searched C.argued D.applied
(54)
A.light B.smoke C.gas D.smile
(55)
A.mix B.share C.fill D.record
13. 用单词的适当形式完成短文
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。
Sime Darrin, ___56 ___overseas student in Kaifeng, Henan Province, said learning Chinese opera has helped him understand Chinese culture. Majoring in traditional ethnic sports at Henan University, Sime came to China in 2017. “I came to learn Chinese martial arts ___57___ it was the opera that attracted me in the end,” he said.
By chance, Sime was taking a walk in a local park ___58___ the performance of a Yuju Opera called Huamulan caught his attention. He ___59___ (immediate) fell in love with the play and its music. Originating in Henan Province, Yuju Opera is one of the country’s major opera ___60___ (type). “It’s not only a kind of play with music. I felt much ___61___ (close) to Chinese culture by learning and playing it.” His teacher Li Shujian was a famous Yuju artist ___62___ had a deep influence on Sime. What’s more, Sime believed that to learn the opera, one must learn Chinese well, so he also took part ___63___ a Chinese language class.
After a year of learning and practice, Sime ___64___ (get) a chance to play on TV on a locally famous Yuju program. “ ___65___ (gain) the chance to act, I feel delighted to make more foreigners better understand Yuju opera,” he said.
14. 开放性作文
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Allen 在升入高中后不适应高中生活，尤其因交不到朋友而苦恼，来信向你求助。请你给他写一封回信，
内容包括： 1. 写信的目的； 2. 交友方面的建议； 3. 你的祝愿。
注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Allen,
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
15. 读后续写
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。
In 1989, fresh out of high school, I had the difficult task of choosing a career path before college started in three months. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited options (选择): becoming a doctor or an engineer, or entering the financial world after getting a business degree. I wasn’t interested in engineering, so I was left with medicine or business. I couldn’t decide.
My uncle, an influential person in the family, suggested that I do a work placement to experience it for a month in an international company followed by a month in a hospital. After that, I could make a decision.
It seemed like a brilliant idea. I was accepted for a month’s placement at a foreign bank in Karachi. I got a feel for how the world of finance functioned, made new friends, and generally enjoyed the mostly easy-going work surroundings.
The month passed rapidly, and soon I began working at a leading hospital in Karachi. The experience couldn’t have been more different. The hospital had an intense (紧张的) environment. The days started early (at 7 am, compared to 9 am at the bank), and were heavy with endless duties. And the night calls! This was crazy, working all day, through the night, and again the next day.
I began thinking about my two experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing atmosphere (氛 围), better working hours and less stress. The hospital was full of excitement and unpredictability, but the studying and training was difficult. It seemed that the business option was going to win out.
Near the end of my month at the hospital, I was driving home after an especially busy night call. In front of me was a public bus, with college students sitting on the top. As the driver weaved through (穿梭) traffic, I could see the boys shaking from side to side.
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, a boy fell off the back of the bus.________________________________________________
The next day, when I went to hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces.________________________________南充市重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期10月月考
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BCBAC 6-10 AACBC 11-15 ABABA 16-20 CBBCC
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2.5分，满分37.5分）
21-23 DCA 24-27 DAAB 28-31 DCAB 32-35 BABD
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
36-40 GDBCE
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）
41-45 ADACB 46-50 BACDD 51-55 CBDAC
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. an 57. but 58. when 59. immediately 60. types
61. closer 62. who/that 63. in 64. got 65. Gaining
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
Dear Allen,
I’m sorry to hear that you have trouble making friends at senior high. I’m writing to offer you some advice which I hope can be helpful to you.
First and foremost, overcome your shyness. Try to be brave and keep an open mind to others. Keep reminding yourself to wear a smile when meeting people, which can help you become more welcoming and improve your confidence. Additionally, take part in more activities, where you may meet the students who share common interests with you.
In brief, don’t worry. I believe with your friendliness and sincerity, you will win more friends. Hopefully, you can take my suggestions into consideration and adapt to your senior high school life as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【评分原则】
1．本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分：
第五档（很好）(13~15分）
第四档（好）(10~12分）
第三档（适当）(7~9分）
第二档（较差）(4~6分）
第一档（差）(1~3分）
2．评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、定或调整档次，最后给分。
3．词数少于80或多于120的，酌情扣分。
4．评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点，应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上文的连贯性。
5．拼写和标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接爱。
6．如果书写较差，以致影响交际，将其分数降低一个档次。
7．若用铅笔答题，不给分。
第二节（满分25分）
【参考范文】
Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus. He hit the road face down and rolled over. He lay motionless in the middle of the road as the bus drove away quickly. The cars directly behind the bus braked to avoid the boy, but none stopped. I knew that if the boy was bleeding into his brain, he would die soon. I stopped my car. I lifted his unconscious body into my car with the help of some passers-by, and then raced back to the hospital. Since I wasn’t allowed into the operation room, I drove home.
The next day, when I went to hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces. The mother held my hands and started weeping. “Son, you are an angel,” she repeated over and over again. After comforting her, I went over to the boy. He managed to smile and squeezed my hand. No words were spoken between us — none were needed. I spent the rest of the day in a state of excitement, the most fabulous mood I had ever experienced. I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
【评分原则】
1．本题总分为25分，按五个档次进行评分。
2．评分时，应从内容、词汇、语法和语篇结构三个方面考虑，具体为：
(1）续写内容的质量、完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
(2）所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性，恰当性和多样性。
(3）上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3．评分时，应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
4．评分时还应注意：
(1）词数少于120的，酌情扣分。
(2）书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。
(3）单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑，英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
【分档划分标准】
第五档（很好）(21~25分）:
(1）与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接非常合理，文章内容新颖、丰富、合理，非常有逻辑性，续写完整；
(2）所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，语言错误很少，且完全不影响意义表达；
(3）自然有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑，全文结构非常清晰，前后呼应，意义非常连贯。
第四档（好）(16~20分）:
(1）与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整；
(2）所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，表达比较流畅，可能有些许错误，但不影响意义表达；
(3）比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑，全文结构比较清晰、意义比较连贯。
第三档（适当）(11~15分）:
(1）与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接，与原文情境基本相关，但有的情节不够合理或逻辑性不强；
(2）应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，个别部分影响意义表达；
(3）应用简单的语句间连接成分，使上下文内容连贯，全文结构基本清晰。
第二档（较差）(6~10分）:
(1）与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接，内容和逻辑上有一些问题，续写不够完整；
(2）语法结构单调，词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；
(3）较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性，全文结构不够清晰，意义欠连贯。
第一档（差）(1~5分）:
(1）与所提供短文和开头语的衔接较差，内容和逻辑上有较多重大问题，或有部分内容抄写原文，续写不完整，与原文情境脱节；
(2）使用的语法结构单调，词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；
(3）缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。
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M: Well, I’m just wondering, in high school, would you class science as one, or would you class it as three subjects: physics, biology, and chemistry
W: Three.
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M: Do you have a pet at your house
W: Yes. I have a horse. My sister Lucinda has a cat and my brother Giles has a dog.
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W: I’m worried about my husband. He likes to dive.
M: What’s wrong with that
W: He might relax, but it makes me nervous. It can be dangerous.
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M: What did you have for lunch
W: I had chicken and rice. I’d like to eat here. It wasn’t too expensive.
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M: So, Mitchell, I only surfed for about a year and I never got very good at it. I wonder if you could explain how a beginner goes about learning how to surf.
W: Well, that’s a tough question because I was surfing ever since I was small so it came natural to me.
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M: Do you have computers in your classroom, Maria
W: No, but I wish we did. (6) I think it would be a great help. What do you think, Tom
M: I’m surprised that you want them. I think they distract students. The point of the lesson is lost. And the teachers lose
their control over where the class should go. (7) I think it’s ridiculous to get computers absolutely everywhere.
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W: Jonas, did you grow up in a city or in a country
M: In a country. (8) The population of my town is between 100 and 200 people.
W: Wow, what’s it like growing up in the country
M: It’s very different. I can remember when I was a kid, I never watched TV. My brother and I never chose what to eat.
(9) We never really knew about, you know, junk food until we were quite older.
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M: Alisa, tell me about your father. What’s your father like
W: My father is pretty much the most interesting person I ever know. He tells all different kinds of stories about his childhood, and his growing up.
M: Did he grow up in Canada
W: No, (10) he grew up in Liverpool, in England.
M: OK, nice, and what does your father do
W: Ah, (11) he was a pilot until five years ago. It was kind of tragic, (12) but he had a heart attack and he wasn’t allowed to fly anymore.
M: Oh, I’m sorry.
W: It ’s fine. He makes.... He is pretty much happier now, I guess.
M: OK, so he’s OK after the heart attack.
W: He’s fine, yeah.
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M: I’m Ruby. Nice to meet you.
W: Me too. I’m Jessica. (13) Are you a new student here
M: Yes, I just moved here from Germany. I’m still trying to find my way around. In fact, I am lost right now! I’m looking for the football practice for the boys’ team.
W: Well, (14) they usually practice on the west fields. The east fields are for the girls’ team. But the boys don’t have their first practice until next week.
M: Oh, great! I was so worried that it was too late to sign up.
W: No, you’ve got plenty of time. The coach for the boys’ team is Mr. Harper, the math teacher. You should go talk to him if you want to join the team.
M: I’ll go do that right now! Oh, uh...
W: Oh, right! You don’t know where his room is! (15) Here, I’ve got a few minutes before practice starts. (16) I’ll show you where to find him.
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On Tuesday night, (17) two Air France flights, one from Los Angeles and the other from Washington D.C., made emergency landings. A phone call warned of bombs on board. No bombs were found. But the trips to Paris were delayed for many hours.
In Washington, D.C. during Tuesday evening’s rush hour, a train to Virginia was delayed. A suspicious package was found in it. It turned out to be nothing dangerous. Just “your normal everyday package” someone planned to mail. But (18) the train was stopped for nearly an hour while the package was examined. The Paris attacks killed 129 and injured more than 300. Often after a violent attack, it is difficult for some people to move on with their daily lives. (19) For a while, people will be less willing to use public transportation, to fly or be in large crowds. People riding subways in Washington D.C., New York City and San Francisco have noticed more armed police officers. Some schools delayed or canceled planned student trips. (20) Several news reports said some flights and trains to Paris in recent days were less than half full.
