湖北省荆州市沙市中学2024-2025学年高一下学期3月月考英语试题（含答案含听力原文无音频）

1PAGE第1页2024—2025学年度下学期2024级三月月考英语试卷考试时间：2025年3月21日第一部分听力（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。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.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Doctorandpatient. B.Husbandandwife. C.Parentandchild.2.Whatistheweatherlikenow?A.Rainy. B.Snowy. C.Sunny.3.WhatisJohndoingnow?A.Playingfootball. B.WatchingTV. C.Doingrevision.4.Whenwillthenextbusleave?A.At9:30. B.At9:35. C.At10:00.5.Wheredoesthewomanplantotakeherholidaythisyear?A.InCanada. B.InTurkey. C.InItaly.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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.Whyistheblousesoexpensive?A.It'sfromChina. B.It'smadeofsilk. C.Itlooksnice.7.Howmuchwillthewomanpayintotal?A.150dollars. B.240dollars. C.300dollars.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Whatisthemanplanningtobuy?A.Agarden. B.Ahouse. C.Afarm.9.Whatdoweknowaboutthehouse?A.Itislarge. B.Itneedsfixing. C.Ithasonebedroom.10.Whatdoesthemansuggestgrowing?A.Corn. B.Rice. C.Potatoes.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Whendidthemanbeginhisfirsthorseridinglesson?A.Yesterday. B.Lastweek. C.Amonthago.12.Whatdidthemanthinkofhisfirsthorseridinglesson?A.Boring. B.Difficult. C.Interesting.13.Whatdidthewomansayaboutherteacher?A.Shewasagoodteacher.B.Shewasanexcellentrider.C.Shewasahumorousperson.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.WhydoesthewomangotoEnglandtoday?A.Tovisitafriend. B.Togoshopping. C.Todobusiness.15.Whatkindofticketswillthewomanbuy?A.Singleones. B.First-classones. C.Weeklyreturnones.16.Whenwillthereturnflightleave?A.At8:15am. B.At6:50pm. C.At9:30pm.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Howlongwillittaketogettothemuseum?A.About20minutes. B.About30minutes. C.About50minutes.18.Whatisspecialaboutthetripforthestudents?A.Theycanpickupancientpotstostudy.B.Theycantakeoldringsoutoftheglasscase.C.They'lltakearelatedtestwhenbackatschool.19.HowdothestudentsfindinformationintheTechnologyCenter?A.ByusingiPads. B.Byusingcomputers. C.ByaskingJaneWitton.20.Whatdoesthespeakerwantthestudentstodoafterthetrip?A.Makepostcards. B.Drawposters. C.Givereports.第二部分阅读理解（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASpecializedSchoolsandProgramsacrossTDSBStudentsacrossTDSB(TorontoDistrictSchoolBoard)areinvitedtotakeoneoramaximumoftwospecializedprogramsthatcatertoadiverserangeofstudentinterests.Theseprogramsprovideaninnovativeandengaginglearningenvironment.ArtProgramTheprogramstresseshands-onlearningexperiences,encouragingparticipantstoexperiment,innovate,andexpressthemselvesuniquely.Throughworkshops,masterclasses,andexhibitions,studentshavetheopportunitytoengagewithexperiencedartists,sharetheirworks,andreceiveconstructivefeedback.CulinaryProgramItaimstotrainprofessionalchefswithexcellentcookingskillsandacreativeapproachtofood.Thecurriculumincludesbasiccookingmethodslikeknifeskills,baking,sauteing,andgrilling.Therearestate-of-the-artkitchensequippedwithprofessional-gradecookware.Studentsalsohavetheopportunitytoworkintheon-campusrestaurants.EliteAthletesTheprogramconsidersthespecialneedsofprovincialornationalathletesbyconstructingspecialtimetablesandunusualarrangementstocomplementcoachingandtravelschedules.Itprovidesactivitiesthatbringathletestogetherforcurriculumcontact,leadershipandmutualsupport.EntrepreneurshipThisprogramoffersanimprovedcourseplantohelpstudentsbuildentrepreneurialqualitieslikecreativity,adaptability,andself-dependence.Studentswilllearnhowtodevelopastrongbrandimage,createmarketingplans,andmakefinancialstrategiesforanewenterprise,includingbudgeting,fundraisingandresourcecollection,allaimedatmakingsuretheenterprisestaysingoodcondition.21.WhatdoestheArtProgramfocuson？A.Learningbydoing. B.Timelyadviceofmasters.C.Teachingbyexamples. D.Uniquetrainingschedules.22.WhatcanstudentsgetfromtheCulinaryProgram、A.Traditionalfamilycookingmethods. B.Professionalguidanceoffamouschefs.C.Chancestouseadvancedkitchentools. D.Workingexperienceonandoffcampus.23.Whichprogramwillmostinterestthosewantingtostartupabusiness?A.ArtProgram. B.CulinaryProgram.C.EliteAthletes. D.Entrepreneurship.BMikuniFumitaka,a68-year-oldretiredresidentoftheTohokuregion,livedthroughoneofthemostdestructivenaturaldisastersinrecenthistory:theGreatEastJapanEarthquakeandTsunami.OnMarch11,2011,Mikuniwasathomeinhisseasidevillage,followinghisdailyroutine,whenthegroundsuddenlyshookviolently.TheintenseshakesmadeitdifficultforMikunitostayonhisfeet,andthedeafeningnoisefilledtheair.Thehousesaroundhimswayedasiftheyweremakeofpaper.Assoonastheshakesstopped,Mikuniknewhehadtoactquickly.Herushedoutsideandjoinedhisneighbors,headingforhigherground.However,thetsunamiwavewasalreadyapproachingatanalarmingspeed.Thewaveswallowedthevillage,sweepingawayhomes,cars,andanythingelseinitspath.Mikuniwasseparatedfromhisneighborsasthepowerfulcurrentsdraggedhimindifferentdirections.Hegraspedapieceofwood,strugglingtostayafloat.“IthoughtIwasgoingtodie.Istartedtothinkaboutmyfamilyandfriends.Icouldn’tgiveup.Ihadtosurviveforthem,”hesays.Asnightfell,Mikuniwasfinallyrescuedbyasearchandrescueteam.Thedaysfollowingtheearthquakeandtsunamiwereablurofgriefandconfusion.Thevillagewasunrecognizable,reducedtoruins.ManyofMikuni’sfriendsandneighborsweremissingorconfirmeddead.Thesurvivorsfacedtheterrifyingtaskofrebuildingtheirlivesfromscratch.Mikuni’shomewascompletelydestroyed,andhelostmanycherishedpossessions.However,Mikunifoundcomfortinthecommunity’sspiritofcooperation.Thesurvivorsworkedtogethertocleardebris,shareresources,andsupportoneanother.Thesenseofcommunitywasincredible,givingthemthecouragetokeepgoing.Yearshavepassedsincethattragicday,andMikunireflectsonthejourneyhiscommunityhastaken.Theyhavecomealongway,withphysicalandemotionalscars(创伤),buttheyarerebuildingstrongerandbetter.24.WhatdidMikuniexperienceduringthedisaster?A.Hefeltthegentleshakes. B.Herushedtoahigherbuilding.C.Heheldfloatingwoodtosurvive. D.Hegotseparatedfromfamilies.25.Whatdoesparagraph3mainlytalkabout?A.Thegreatlossofpossessions. B.Thejointeffortsforrestartinglives.C.Thedifficulttaskofrebuilding. D.Thesadscenescausedbythedisaster.26.Whichwordsbestdescribethecommunityfromitsresponsetothedisaster?A.Strongandpatient. B.Supportiveandunited.C.Openandconsiderate. D.Organizedandcreative.27.WhatcanbeinferredaboutMikuni’spresentstatefromthelastparagraph?A.Heisscarredbutpositive. B.Heisstilltrappedinthepast.C.Heisstressedbutdetermined. D.Heisuncertainaboutthefuture.CWeallknowfreshisbestwhenitcomestofood.However,mostproduceatthestorewentthroughweeksoftravelandcoveredhundredsofmilesbeforereachingthetable.Whilefarmer'smarketsareasolidchoicetoreducethejourney.BabylonMicro-Farm(BMF)shortensitevenmore.BMFisanindoorgardensystem.Itcanbesetupforafamily.Additionally,itcouldservealargeraudiencesuchasahospital,restaurantorschool.Theinnovativedesignrequireslittleefforttoachieveareliableweeklysupplyoffreshgreens.Specifically,it'safarmthatreliesonnewtechnology.ByconnectingthroughtheCloud,BMFisremotelymonitored.Also,thereisaconvenientappthatprovidesgrowingdatainrealtime.Becausethesystemisautomated,itsignificantlyreducestheamountofwaterneededtogrowplants.Ratherthanwateringrowsofsoil,thesystemprovidesjusttherightamounttoeachplant.Afterharvest,userssimplyreplacetheplantswithanewpre-seededpod(容器)togetthenextgrowthcyclestarted.Moreover,havingasysteminthesamebuildingwhereit’seatenmeanszeroemissionsfromtransportingplantsfromsoiltosalad.Inaddition,there’snoneedforpesticidesandotherchemicalsthatpollutetraditionalfarmsandthesurroundingenvironment.BMFemployeesliveoutsustainabilityintheireverydaylives.Abouthalfofthemwalkorbiketowork.Insidetheoffice,theyencouragerecyclingandwastereductionbylimitinggarbagecansandavoidingsingle-useplastic.“Wearepassionateaboutreducingwaste,carbonandchemicalsinourenvironment,”saidaBMFemployee.28.WhatcanbelearnedaboutBMFfromparagraph1?A.Itguaranteesthevarietyoffood. B.ltrequiresday-to-daycare.C.Itcutsthefarm-to-tabledistance. D.Itreliesonfarmer'smarkets.29.Whatinformationdoestheconvenientappoffer?A.Real-timeweatherchanges. B.Currentconditionoftheplants.C.Chemicalpollutantsinthesoil. D.Availabilityofpre-seededpods.30.WhatcanbeconcludedaboutBMFemployees?A.Theyhaveagreatpassionforsports. B.Theyaredevotedtocommunityservice.C.Theyarefondofsharingdailyexperiences. D.Theyhaveastrongenvironmentalawareness.31.Whatdoesthetextmainlytalkabout?A.BMF’smajorstrengths. B.BMF’sgeneralmanagement.C.BMF’sglobalinfluence. D.BMF’stechnicalstandards.DTheUSgovernmentisbeginningtohandoutbillionsofdollarsintoinfrastructure(基础设施)spendingtobettertheUSwatersystem,muchofwhichwillgotoimprovingstormwatersystems.Butsomescientistsandcityplannersarepushingtofundprojectsthatarebetteradaptedtothechangingclimate.Insteadofjustgrayinfrastructure,supporterssaytheanswerisgreen.Greeninfrastructure,whetherlargeraingardensorplantsalongstreets,hasthesamepurposeasbigstormpipes:tomanagelargeamountsofwaterthatcanbuildupduringheavyrains.Thatis,whenrainstormshit,thewatersoaksintotheraingardens,whichpreventsthatwaterfromrushingtothestreetsandsidewalks,thusgreatlyreducingthepressureonthestormwatersystem.Greeninfrastructurecanalsohelpwhenit’snotraining.Summerheatwavesareoftenmoredangerousincities,becauseconcretetakesinheatinlinewithwhat’sknownasthe“urbanheatisland”effect.Plantsandparkscanprovidemuchneededcooling.Thenwhyisn’ttheremoregreeninfrastructure?Whilebothgrayandgreeninfrastructurerequireupfrontfunding,greeninfrastructurealsorequiresongoingcoststorepairingitregularly,whichcanturnouttobeabigblocktodoingit.Inaddition,themostcost-effectivetimetobuildgreeninfrastructureprojectsiswhencitiesarealreadydoingroadwork.Butbecausetheprojectsareoftenmanagedbydifferentdepartments,workingtogethereffectivelysometimesseemsimpossible.Also,somestategovernmentsputtheneedtorepairandupgradegrayinfrastructurefirstratherthanstartinggreenprojectsinmanycommunities.AccordingtoMarccusHendricks,assistantprofessorofcitystudiesandplanningattheUniversityofMaryland,althoughhighlightingthesignificanceofgreeninfrastructureisofgreatimportance,ithasbeenastepchildofthetypesofsystemspeoplepayattentionto.32.Whydoestheauthormentiongrayinfrastructureinparagraph1?A.Topresentafact. B.Toattractthereaders.C.Toexplainanissue. D.Tointroducethetopic.33.Whatisgreeninfrastructureaimedat?A.Raisingfundsforinfrastructure. B.Beautifyingthecityappearances.C.Replacingthefunctionofstormpipes. D.Easingthestressofthestormwatersystem.34.WhatisthecurrentsituationofgreeninfrastructureaccordingtoHendricks?A.Itistheprimaryfocusofcityplanning.B.Ithasreceivedmuchfundingtogetitupgraded.C.Ithasn’treceivedenoughattentionfromtheofficials.D.Itisconsideredlesscost-effectivethangrayinfrastructure.35.Whichofthefollowingisasuitabletitleforthetext?A.GreenInfrastructure:ALongWaytoGo. B.GrayInfrastructure:TimetoKnockOut.C.GreenInfrastructure:PreparedtoSetOff. D.GrayInfrastructure:ANecessityinCities.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。Boundariesarepersonalguidelinesthatdefinewhatisandisn’tokayinyourinterpersonalrelationships.Aseveryonehasdifferentneedsandcomfortlevels,theymayappeardifferentforeachperson.Havinghealthyboundariesmayprovidesuchbenefitsasavoidingburnout,boostingself-esteemandmaintainingpersonalspace.36Aftersettingyourboundaries,it’shelpfultoreviewthemonaregularbasistoremainrelevanttoyourlifecircumstances.37Thewayyousetthemreflectsyourattitudetotakingresponsibilityinlife.Takingthetimetothinkaboutyourwantsandneedsindifferentsituationswillhelpyouunderstandhowyourvaluesinfluenceboundary-setting.Onceyouhavemadethelistofyourvalues,needs,andwants,usethatknowledgetoestablishclearboundariesthatrespectyourselfandthosearoundyou.Onceyouhaveidentifiedyourboundaries,itisimportanttocommunicatethemeffectively.38Expressyourideasinanopenandstraightforwardmanner;speakupforyourselfsothatotherscanhear,understandandrespectyourneeds.Additionally,takeastepbackiftensionsariseduringaconversationaboutsettingboundaries.Allowyourselfortheotherpersontocooldownbeforerestartingtheconversation.39Whenlearninghowtosethealthyboundaries,itisessentialtolearnhowtosay“no”.Saying“yes”toeverythingcanleadtostress,burnout,andfrustration.Itisimportanttounderstandwhatyouconsideracceptableandunacceptable,settinglimitsthatreflectthosestandards.40Ifthesituationpersists,removeyourselffromitrespectfully.Youdeservemorethansurroundingyourselfwithpeoplewhodon’tvalueyourvalues.A.Honestyandrespectplayanessentialkeyroleintheprocess.B.Initially,youaresupposedtoidentifyyourpersonalboundaries.C.Whenyoufeelthatsomeonehascrossedyourboundaries,remindthem.D.Therefore,settinghealthyboundariesisofvitalimportanceinsocialactivities.E.Keepsaying“no”tothingsyoudisapproveofhelpstounderstandyourselfbetter.F.Thiscontributestofindingpossiblesolutionstoissuesregardingboundary-setting.G.Pickuptheconversationunlessthereappearsanotherargumentneededtobesettled.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。Afewyearsback,Isufferedfromastrangevertigohealthissue,whichcausedmetofeeldizzy.Aroundthattime,IhadtotraveltoNorthCarolinaforabusinesstripthatIcouldnot41.Mywifesaidthatshewantedto42meonthetrip.Onourhour­longUberridetotheairport,vertigo43.AsIsatinthefrontofthecar，Icouldn't44myself.Vertigocameoninsucha45thatIthrewupallovertheseat.Iwasso46.Quietly,IaskedtheUberdriverto47sothatIcoulddealwiththe48Icreated.Aftersomeclean­upandfreshwater,mywifeaskedmeifweshould49thetripandheadbackhome.ItoldherthatIfeltOKandaskedtogototheairport.TheUberdrivergotustotheairportsafelyandevenhelpedus50theluggageintoacart.Whenhewasaboutto51,ItoldhimIwassorryforwhathappenedandIthankedhimforhisunderstandingandkindness.Witha52smilehesaid,“Noworries，myfriend.Takecare.”TheUberdrivernevershowedatingeof53orangertowardme.MywifeandIwererecallingthe54oftheUberdriverandweresogladthatwecouldgivehimagenerous55.Mayhistribegrow.41.A.plan B.organize C.forget D.miss42.A.encourage B.direct C.comfort D.accompany43.A.lasted B.struck C.disappeared D.paused44.A.help B.enjoy C.convince D.believe45.A.rush B.direction C.style D.change46.A.confused B.bored C.embarrassed D.annoyed47.A.comeover B.watchout C.pullover D.keepup48.A.barrier B.crisis C.pressure D.mess49.A.cancel B.ignore C.arrange D.continue50.A.empty B.store C.load D.sort51.A.escape B.depart C.refuse D.change52.A.apologetic B.gentle C.amused D.awkward53.A.disappointment B.envy C.sympathy D.pride54.A.strangeness B.happiness C.kindness D.selfishness55.A.discount B.mercy C.loan D.tip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。TheUNESCOonWednesdayinscribed(题写)SpringFestival,socialpracticesoftheChinesepeopleincelebrationofthetraditionalnewyear,ontheRepresentativeListoftheIntangibleCulturalHeritageofHumanity.Thedecision56(make)duringthe19thsessionoftheIntergovernmentalCommitteefortheSafeguardingoftheIntangibleCulturalHeritage,takingplaceinParaguayfromDec.2to7.Thecommitteerecognizedthefestivalforitswidearrayofrituals(仪式)57uniqueculturalelementsthatengageallofChinesesociety.UNESCOhighlightedthattheSpringFestival,58(mark)thestartofthetraditionalChineseLunarNewYear,involvesvarioussocialpractices,including59(prayer)forgoodfortuneandfamilyreunions.Italso60(feature)activitiesplannedbyeldersandfestivepubliceventsorganizedbycommunities.AccordingtoUNESCO’sdocumentation,theknowledgeandcustoms61(associate)withtheSpringFestivalarepassed62informallywithinfamiliesandcommunities,aswellasformallythroughtheeducationsystem.China’sviceministerofCultureandTourism,RaoQuan,63ledtheChinesedelegationattheUNESCOsession,expressedgratitudeforthe64(recognize).HestressedthattheSpringFestivalisChina’smostimportanttraditionalholiday,symbolizingtheChinesepeople’shopesfor65betterlife,strongtiestofamilyandcountry,andthevaluesofharmonybetweenhumansandnature.第四部分写作（满分40分）第一节（满分15分）66.假如你是李华，上周日你校高一年级举行了篮球赛活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动介绍；2.活动反响。注意：词数80左右。第二节（满分25分）67.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。JackwasnewtoWoodberryForestSchoolthisyear.Hecarriedasecretburden:astutter(口吃)thatoftenbroughtaboutlaughterfromhisclassmates.Thismadehimveryupset.Shyandreserved.Jackchosetofadeintothebackgroundratherthandrawattentiontohimself.Hefeltlikeanoutsider,neverquitefittingin.Jackwaseagertoexchangeideaswithhisclassmates,butafraidofgettingintotrouble.Jack'sscienceteacher,Katherine,awarmandcaringwomanoftenwearingasmile,noticedJack'sstutterandshyness.SheobservedhowJackstruggledtoexpresshimselfinclassandhowhewouldshyawaywhencalledupontospeak.Determinedtolendahand,KatherinetookJackunderherwing,encouraginghimtoembracebraveryandbelieveinhisownabilities.Subsequently,Katherineadoptedasetofsystematicmethodstohelphim.Shewasgladtofindthepotentialinhim,theintelligenceandcreativitythatlayhiddenbeneathhisstutter.Wheneverpossible,Katherinewasalwaysreadytopraisehisefforts,alwaysdeclaring,"Youaresogreat!”WheneverJackstumbledoverhiswords,Katherinealwayssmiledathimencouragingly,providinghimwiththestrengthtocontinue.Daybyday,Jackfoundhimselfspeakingwithgreaterconfidenceandfluency.Oneday,Katherineannouncedthateachstudentshouldgiveapresentationofascienceprojectinfrontoftheclass.Jack'sheartsank,thefamiliarfearandanxietywrappingaroundhim.Howcouldhepossiblystandbeforehisclassmatestogivehisideasclearly,knowingthattheywouldlaughathim?Asthepresentationdrewnear,Jack'sanxietymounted.Thencamethebigday.Hewatchedhisclassmatestaketurnstowalkuptothefront.Theygavetheirpresentationwithconfidenceandbackedtotheirseatswithsatisfaction.However,whileJackwaswaitingforhisturn,hisheartbeatsoviolentlythathefeltasifheweresittingonpinsandneedles.注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph1:Itwasfinallyhisturn.Paragraph2:WhenJackfinishedhispresentation,theroomeruptedintoapplause.高一年级三月月考英语答案第一部分听力(共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分)1-5AACCB6-10BBCBC11-15AABCC16-20BAAAB第二部分阅读理解（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）21-23ACD24-27CDBA28-31CCBA32-35DDCA36-40DBAFC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）41-45DDBAA 46-50CCDAC 51-55BBACD第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56.wasmade57.and58.marking59.prayers60.features61.associated62.down63.who64.recognition65.a第四部分写作（满分40分）第一节（满分15分）LastSundaywitnessedanexcitingbasketballgame.ThiseventwasheldamongthestudentsofSeniorOneinourschoolwiththeaimofenrichingcampuslifeaswellasboostingstudents'physicalandmentalhealth.Thegame,organizedbytheStudents'Union,kickedoffat9a.m.ontheschoolplayground.Twoteams,eachconsistingofoutstandingplayers,showedgreatenthusiasmanddetermination.Theplayersonthecourtdisplayedremarkableskills,fromfastbreakstoaccuratethree-pointshots.Besides,thecheerleadersaddedtothelivelyatmosphere,cheeringloudlyfortheirfavoriteteams.Thebasketballgamewasmetwithanoverwhelminglypositiveresponse.Studentsandteachersspokehighlyoftheeventasitnotonlyprovidedanopportunityforphysicalexercisebutalsoenhancedthesenseofunityamongclassmates.第二节（满分25分）Itwasfinallyhisturn.Jackstoodupslowlyandedgedtowardsthefront,hishandstrembling.Hisclassmateslookedon,readytoseewhatwasinstoreforJack.Hestoodtheretongue-tiedwithhisfaceturningpale.Whenhelookedaroundtheclassroom,Katherinewasjustsmilingathimencouragingly.SoJacktookadeepbreathandconcentratedonhispresentation.Wordsflowedfromhislips,despitesomepausesandrepetitions.Heevenaddedgesturestobetterexpresshimself.Itseemedthatconfidencehadfoundhim.WhenJackfinishedhispresentation,theroomeruptedintoapplause.TheapplausewashedoverJack,andwithitcameawaveofconfidence.HisgratefuleyesmetKatherine's,hersmilenowasymbolofhisjourneytoself-assurance.Nolongerdefinedbyhisstutter,Jackfeltasenseofbelonging.Hispresentationwasn'tjustanassignment;itwasatestamenttohisabilitytoovercomepersonalobstacles.Astheroomquieted,Jackreturnedtohisseat,hisheartlighter,knowingthathehadmadealastingimpressiononhisclassmatesandhimself.录音稿第一节：(Text1)M:Madam,whatseemstobetheproblem?W:Ifeelterrible.I’vegotacoldandIhaveapainhereonmyneck.I’mnotsleepingwelleither.(Text2)M:It’srainingagain.Theweatherreportsaysit’sgoingtosnowtonight.Idon’tlikethiskindofweather.W:Butit’sgoingtobesunnythisweekend.(Text3)M:Kate,don’tmakenoise.Thisfootballmatchisgreat.W:IthinkyoushouldturnofftheTV.BothJohnandIaregoingoverourlessons.(Text4)M:Whendoesthebusleaveforthezoo?W:Thebusesleaveeveryhalfanhour.Youjustmissedthenine-thirtybusbyfiveminutes.(Text5)M:Areyougoingonholidaywithyoursisteragainthisyear?W:Yes.She’llcomehomefromCanadatomorrow,andthenwe’regoingawaynextweek.M:Whereareyougoing?W:I’vebookedahotelinTurkey.MysisterwantstogotoItalyagain,soIhopeshedoesn’tmind.第二节：(Text6)W:Thatsleevelessblouselooksverynice.Howmuchisit?M:150dollars,Madam.W:Oh,whydoyouwantsomuchforit?Anordinaryblousecostsonlyabout50dollars.Sowhatissospecialaboutthisone?M:ItismadeofChinesesilk.Ifyou’rewearingablousemadeofrealsilk,you’llfeelverycoolonahotday.W:Well,sinceit’ssogood,I’llbuyone.M:Ifyoubuytwo,youcanhavethemfor120dollarseach.W:OK,Icangiveonetomymother.(Text7)W:Oh,wherearewegoing?M:Iwanttoshowyousomething.W:Iknow,butwhatisit?M:Afarm.It’sjustdownthisroad.It’sasmallplace,butatleastitwouldbeourown.W:Afarm?Howcanweaffordtobuyafarm?M:Itisn’tlarge,onlyoneacre.Wewouldn’thavetopayverymuchrightnow.W:Isthereahouseonthefarm?M:Asmallonewithtwobedrooms,butitneedstoberepaired.Icandothejobmyself.W:OK.Isthereenoughspaceforakitchengarden?M:Thereisabouthalfanacrebehindthehouse.That’splentyofspace.Wecanprobablygrowalotofourownfood.W:Whatareyouthinkingaboutgrowing?M:Well,itreallyisn’tbigenoughforcornorrice.Ithinkwemaytrytoraiseacropofpotatoes.W:Dowehaveenoughmoneytogetallofthese?M:Ithinkwe’vesavedenough.WecanalsoaskJohnaboutthemoneyheborrowedfromus.(Text8)W:Hi,Ihearyou’rehavinghorseridinglessons?M:Yes.We’llbeabletogoridingtogether.W:Great!Whendidyoustart?M:Isawa