江西余干县私立蓝天中学2026-2027学年高三上学期第一次月考英语试题

高三第一次月考英语试卷考试时间：120分钟总分：150分第一部分听力（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.Whatcolorclothesisthewomanwearing?A.Blue. B.Yellow. C.Red.2.Whatdoesthemanthinkofthissummer?A.Itwillbenice. B.Itwillbehotter. C.Itwillbecool.3.Howwillthewomangototheairport?A.Bytaxi. B.Bybus. C.Bytrain.4.Whatisthewomanprobablydoing?A.Paintingapicture. B.Washingabrush. C.Drinkingwater.5.Wherearethespeakers?A.Inafoodshop. B.Inasupermarket. C.Inarestaurant.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。6.WheredidthewomanmeetCharlie?A.AtAnna’shouse. B.Atatheater. C.Atasportscenter.7.Whowillprobablysendthewomanhometomorrowevening?A.James. B.Charlie. C.Anna.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。8.Whatarethespeakerstalkingabout?A.Wheretoholdaparty. B.Whentoorganizeactivities.C.HowtospendNewYear’sEve.9.Whydoesn’tthemanlikethewoman’sidea?A.Becauseitwillbetoocold. B.Becauseitwillbetooboring.C.Becauseitwillbetooexpensive.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。10.Whatwastheboy’smotherdoingwhenhefelloutofthewindow?A.Sittinginthelivingroom. B.Lookingafterhissister. C.Puttingawayhistoys.11.Howdidtheboyfalloutofthewindow?A.Hepushedhardtoopenthewindow. B.Hefelloutofthechairandlosthisbalance.C.Hetriedtocatchsomethingandlosthisbalance.12.Whichpartoftheboy’sbodygothurt?A.Hisleg. B.Hisarm. C.Hishead.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。13.HowoldisTania?A.15. B.16. C.17.14.HowdidTaniafeelaboutseeingherselfonscreenbeforetheopeningnight?A.Bored. B.Scared. C.Thrilled.15.WhatisthesimilaritybetweenTaniaandAngie?A.Theydon’tfollownormalrules. B.Theyarebothquiteconfident.C.Theydon’tcareaboutothers’opinions.16.HowdidTaniagetintotherole?A.Byreadingbooks. B.Byactingastheroleanytime.C.Byknowingwellabouttherole.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17.Whatisthechangeofthetripforthelistenerstoday?A.Theywillvisitatown. B.Theywillgotoawildlifepark.C.Theywillvisitauniversity.18.Wherewillthelistenersstopforcoffee?A.Byalake. B.Onamountain. C.Nearawaterfall.19.WhatmadethetownofBromptonfamous?A.Theuniversity. B.Themuseum. C.Theshops.20.Whatanimalswillthelistenersseeinthewildlifepark?A.Monkeys. B.Tigers. C.Lions.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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ATheAmericanMuseumofNaturalHistoryinvitesyoutoembarkonajourneywherewonderandwisdomcometogethertorevealthemysteriesofourplanetandbeyond.Toensureasmoothvisit,wekindlyremindyouofthefollowingdetails.AdmissionAdmissionfeesarecategorizedintoGeneralAdmissionandResidentPricing(exclusivelyforresidentsofNewYork,NewJersey,andConnecticutwhopresentvalididentificationuponentry).AllticketsmustbereservedonlineontheMuseum’swebsite.Childrenundertheageof3areadmittedfreeofcharge.CategoryGeneralAdmissionResidentPricingAdults$28$25Students(WithID)$22$20Seniors(Ages60+)$22$20Children(Ages3-12)$16$14ParkingOpeninghours:9:00a.m.—6:00p.m.onweekdays;8:00a.m.—8:00p.m.onweekendsMonday:ClosedElectricvehiclechargersareavailabletovisitorsandmonthlyparkersonthemid-leveloftheparkinggarage.Thesefreechargingstationsincludefourchargingunitswithatotalofeightports.PhotographyExceptwherenoted,photographyforpersonaluseisallowedwithhand-heldcamerasusingavailablelightorelectronicflashattachments.●Selfie-sticksarenotpermittedattheMuseum.●Tripods(三脚架)andlightsmaynotbeused.●ReproductionorsaleofphotographsisnotallowedwithoutMuseumpermission.●Nophotographyorfilmingispermittedinthetheaters.TheAmericanMuseumofNaturalHistorytakesphotographsandvideofootageinitsgalleries,classrooms,andotherpublicspaces.Byattending,youagreethattheMuseummayusephotographsandvideofootageinwhichyouappearforitsdocumentary,promotional,orotherpurposes.21.Ifa10-year-oldboyandhis65-year-oldgrandmother,bothfromNewJersey,visittheMuseum,howmuchwilltheyhavetopay?A.$34. B.$36. C.$38. D.$40.22.Whenistheparkinggarageavailable?A.8:00a.m.onTuesday. B.4:00p.m.onThursday. C.11:00a.m.onMonday.D.9:00p.m.onSunday.23.Whichofthefollowingbehaviorswouldmostprobablybebanned?A.Astudenttakingaphotowithahand-heldcamera.B.Aladypostingaselfieonpersonalsocialmedia.C.Avisitorlive-streaminghiswalkoutsidetheMuseum.D.Afilmmakershootingaspaceshowinthetheaters.BLastApril,afterIpublishedanessayaboutpoetryaspartofNationalPoetryMonth,aneditortoldmehe’doftenthoughtthattheworldwouldbeabetterplaceifwehadapoemdeliveredtoourdoorstepeachmorninginsteadofanewspaper.Asanewspaperman,I’mnotreadytodiscouragereadershipofeachday’sedition,butmaybethere’ssomethingtobesaidforreadinganewspaperandapoemeachmorning.Allofthathasledtoasmallexperiment.InanefforttokeepalittlepoetryinmylifelongafterNationalPoetryMonthhadpassed,Iresolvedtoreadatleastonepoemadayafterreadingthroughthenewspaperoverevenonbusydays.Thankstotwodigitalservicesthatdeliverpoetryrighttomyemailinbox,it’sbeenaneasyresolutiontokeep.ManypublicradiolistenersarefamiliarwithTheWriter’sAlmanac,afive-minutebroadcasthostedbyGarrisonKeillorthatairsonlotsofstationsaroundthecountry.Eachday’seditionincludesahandfuloffactsaboutliteraryanniversaries,alongwithashortpoemthatKeillorreads.Fanscanalsohavethetextofeachepisodeemailedtothemeveryday,alongwithalinktothebroadcastversion.TheAcademyofAmericanPoetshasitsownpoem-dayfeature,called“Poem-a-Day”.LaunchedduringNationalPoetryMonthin2006,Poem-a-Dayhighlightsnewandpreviouslyunpublishedpoemsbycontemporarypoetsonweekdaysandclassicpoemsonweekends.SincesubscribingtobothserviceslastApril,I’veenjoyedreceivingpoemseachmorning.Readingatleastonepoemadayhasalsobeenlikeanintellectualvitamin(维生素),givingmeabrieftasteofliteratureinthemorning.IwonderifIcouldretainmyselftoreadapoemeachmorning.Now,deepinsummer,IwonderwhatIwoulddowithoutit.24.Whatdidtheeditorthinkofpoetry?A.Itcouldimproveourdailylife. B.Itwasasimportantasnewspapers.C.Ithadasmallbutfaithfulreadership. D.Itshouldbecomposedinthemorning.25.Howdidtheauthorconducthisexperiment?A.Bylisteningtoradiosandwritingemails. B.Bycontributingpoemstoanewspaper.C.Bycreatingresolutionsoverbreakfast. D.Bymakinguseofonlineservices.26.WhatcanbelearnedaboutTheWriter’sAlmanac?A.Itisapopulardailyradioprogram. B.Itmarksitstwentiethanniversaryin2025.C.ItfeaturespoemswrittenbyGarrisonKeillor.D.Ithighlightsunpublishedpoemsonweekends.27.Whatdoesthelastparagraphrevealabouttheauthor?A.Ithastakenyearsforhimtofallinlovewithliterature.B.Heiswonderinghowtocontinuehisconduct.C.Hehasdevelopedadeepappreciationforpoetry.D.Ithasbenefitedhimalottobeanewspaperman.CInthekitchenofOaklandrestaurantTownFare,chefandownerMicheleMcQueenpreparedforanupcomingreservation.“It’sgoingtobringabigawarenesstoTownFare,”shesaid.Shecookedupherfamousshrimpandgrits,hopingtoamazeaformerNBAChampion,FestusEzeli.“Mmm!”Ezelisaid,afterhisfirstbite.Baseduponseveralreactionslikethat,herhopebecamereality.Throughhissocialmediachannel“FestusFeasts,”Ezeliaimstogivealeguptolocalrestaurants.Itstartedasafunhobby.Butoneofhisearlypostsaboutasmallrestaurantactuallymadearealimpactonthatbusiness.“Igottoplaybasketballforaliving,”hesaid.“Thiscommunityandmanyothers,havereallysupportedmetogettothepositionI’minrightnow.Icouldn’thavedreamtofthislife.Iwanttogiveback.”So,howdoeshefindtherestaurants?Basicallypeoplerecommendplaces.Heandhisteamwillreachoutandgothere.He’lltypicallytalkwiththerestaurant’sowner.“TellmeabouthavingarestaurantinOakland!”EzeliaskedMcQueen.ShesaysoneofherchallengesisthatTownFareislocatedinsidetheOaklandMuseum,andsometimespeopledon’tknowitexists.ShebelievesEzeli’svisitwillhelppeoplelearnaboutherrestaurant.AdamMessnick,anownerofasandwichrestaurantinSanFrancisco,saysthe“FestusFeastseffect”isreal.“Youfeelthelocalscomeinandsay,‘Hey,IsawEzeliinhere.’Icanimaginewe’llfeelaliftforalongtimecoming.”Ezelineverthoughthisloveforfoodandfortheregionwouldleadtothiskindofhelp,buthe’sgratefulithas.Hesaid,“Theleastwecandoissupportthepeoplewhoaredoingagoodjob.That’sallI’mtryingtodo.”28.WhydidMicheleMcQueencookherfamousshrimpandgrits?A.Toimpressawell-knownfigure. B.Toprepareforacookingcompetition.C.Toattractmorevisitorstothemuseum. D.Tocelebrateherrestaurant’snewmenu.29.WhatdoestheunderlinedphraseinParagraph2referto?A.manage. B.promote. C.reserve. D.select.30.WhydoestheauthormentionAdamMessnickinthepassage?A.Toprovethepowerfulinfluenceof“FestusFeasts”.B.Toexplainhowtomanagearestaurantsuccessfully.C.Tointroduceanotherpopularlocalsandwichrestaurant.D.Toshowlocalcustomerslovetalkingaboutfamousstars.DImaginetheroadwayswherenearlyallseriousaccidentscanbeavoided,andtruckscantransportgoodsaroundtheclockwithoutneedingtostopforsleep.Applicationsforadvanceddriverassistancesystems(ADAS)willreplacetheaveragehumanreactiontime,loweringitfrom1.6secondstojust0.5seconds,savingcountlesslivesintheprocess.Thedriverlessfutureofautonomousvehicles(AV)issettotransformsocietybyreinventing(重塑)thetransportationindustryandchangingconsumerbehaviorsforever.Yet,theshareofconsumerswhosupportgovernmentregulationoffullyself-drivingcarshasdeclined15%overthepastyear,andtrustinthesafetyofautonomousvehiclesisdown5%.Toaddresstheseongoingsafetyconcerns,moremustbedone.AutonomousvehiclesshouldnotberegulatedbythesamerulesthatgovernstandardpassengervehiclesbecausethoseregulationsdonotaddresstheuniquesafetychallengesforAVs.Toaddresstheseconcerns,theindustrywillneedtocontinuebuildingpublictrustthroughtheimprovedperformanceofAVsystems,especiallyincontrolledenvironments.Reachingatotallyhands-offandeyes-offautonomousdrivingexperiencewillrequirearangeofnext-generationtechnologiesthatarestillbeingdeveloped.Automakerswillcontinuetoincreasethesafetyofautonomousvehiclesbyapplyingnewtechnologiessuchasartificialintelligenceandmachinelearningtoimprovetheperformanceofsensorsthatuseradioandlightwavestohelpdetectroadusersinallweatherconditions.ThetechnicalbrainofanAVsystemreliesonsoftwaresystemsthatactivelyprotectpassengers.Assafetystandardscontinuetoprogressaroundthecountryandtheworld.TohelpbuildconfidenceinAVs,theindustrywillneedtogenerateacommonsetoftestingstandards,similartocrashsafetystandards,thatalldeveloperscanevaluatetheirsystemsagainst.Asautonomousdrivingevolves,theroadtoadriverlessfuturestillholdsmanytwistsandturnsahead.Itshouldbeanexcitingandwildrideforyearstocomeastheautoindustryreinventsitselfwithever-increasinglevelsofautomation.31.WhatwordscanbestdescribeFestusEzeliaccordingtothepassage?A.Modestandcreative. B.Generousandambitious. C.Caringandresponsible. D.Considerateandhumorous.32.WhatmakesconsumersstillhesitantabouttheapplicationofAV?A.Costlyoperatingsystems. B.Governmentregulations. C.Potentialsafetyconcerns. D.Complicatedtechnologies.33.Whatcanwelearnfromparagraph3?A.AVsfailtofollowstandardregulations. B.TailoredrulesareneededforAVs.C.PublictrustinAVsisdifficulttoearn. D.AVsshouldbetestedonpublicroads.34.Howcanthepublic’strustinAVsbeimproved?A.Byintegratingexistingtechnologies. B.Bylimitingtheirmaximumspeed.C.Bydevelopingareliabletestingsystem. D.Byminimizingthecostofsensors.35.Whatistheauthor’sattitudetowardsthefutureofAV?A.Skepticalandconcerned. B.Cautiousyetoptimistic. C.Worriedandreserved.D.Pessimisticyettolerant.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。Weallknowthatprotectingoureyesisimportant.However,manystudentstendtoignorethewarningsignsofeyetiredness.

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Itusuallyresultsfromnotfollowingthe20-20-20rule(lookingatsomething20feetawayfor20secondsevery20minutes),studyinginpoorlightingconditions,holdingbookstooclosetoyoureyes,ornotblinking(眨眼)enoughwhilefocusing.Whathappenswhenyoudon’tgiveyoureyesenoughrest?Intheshortterm,itcancauseeyestrain(疲劳)andheadaches.Thediscomfortassociatedwitheyeoverusecanleadtodifficultyconcentrating,reducedlearningefficiency,andalackofinterestinreading.

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Suchdiscomforttypicallyincludesdryeyes,blurredvision,andincreasedsensitivitytolight.Inthelongterm,itcanpotentiallyworsennearsightedness.Whileeyestraincanbetroubling,thegoodnewsisthatyoucanpreventmostoftheseproblems.

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Specifically,startpracticingthe20-20-20ruletoday,whichmaybesimpleenoughtohelpyoureyesrelaxandmaintaingoodeyesight.Afteryou’veformedthisgoodhabit,makesureyou’realsomaintainingproperreadingdistanceandlighting.Ifyoudriveacarwithoutevercheckingtheengine,you’deventuallybreakdown,right?Thesamegoesforyoureyes.Justlikeacar,youreyesneedpropercareandregularmaintenancetokeepfunctioningwell—notonlywhenyouusethemintensivelyduringstudysessionsbutthroughoutyourentiredailylife.40A.Therefore,becautiousyourstudytime.B.Thefirstthingyoucandoisdevelopgoodhabits.C.Youmayalsoexperiencephysicaleyediscomfort.D.Eyeoverusemeansnotgivingyoureyesenoughrest.E.Infact,ignoringeyediscomfortcanleadtoseriousproblems.F.Wearingproperglassesisessentialifyouhavevisionproblems.G.So,givethemproperrest,nutritionsupport,andprofessionalcarewhenneeded.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。Johnson,a16-year-oldfullofenergy,lovedexploringtheworld.HismotherSarahwaslovingandprotectivebuttheirideasoften41.OneSaturday,Johnsonrushedhome,

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withexcitement,“Mom,Imadethesoccerteam!”Sarah,though,wasworried.“That’swonderful,butyouknowhowbusyyouarewithschoolandyourpianolessons.Canyou

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thisextracommitment?”sheasked.Johnsonwassurehecould,promisingitwouldn’taffecthisotheractivities.Afterdinner,theyhadaheatedargument.“Whycan’tyoujustletmedowhatIlove,Mom?”Johnsonshouted,whileSarahsaidshejustdidn’twanthimto44.Thenextday,Johnsonmadehisown

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andjoinedthesoccerpractice.Atfirst,hefeltalive.Butsoon,hestartedtofeelthe46,forhewasstayinguplateforhomework,skippingpianopracticeandalwaysfeltexhausted.Oneevening,afteratiringday,Johnsonfellonthecouch,hisbody

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Sarahasked“Howareyoufeeling,sweetie?”Lookingatherwithregret,Johnsonsaidhewastootired.Hismotherwrappedherarmaroundhim.“Iknewthiswouldbetough,butIalsoknewyouneededtoseeitforyourself.Ineverdoubtedyour

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usthemostarethosewhocarethemost.Withunderstandingandcommunication,conflictscanleadto

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andstrongerrelationships.It’simportanttofindabalanceinlife,notjustfocusononethingandbringpeople

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Andwhenfacingdifferenceswithfamily,talkingitoutcanturnthingsaroundandbringpeople55.41. A.differed B.improved C.matched D.changed42. A.falling B.shining C.darkening D.cooling43. A.avoid B.reduce C.handle D.cancel44. A.giveup B.burnout C.calmdown D.breakout45. A.comment B.mistake C.decision D.plan46. A.pleasure B.stress C.horror D.comfort47. A.relaxing B.shaking C.aching D.moving48. A.ability B.dream C.passion D.talent49. A.flexible B.strict C.demanding D.balanced50. A.attempted B.preferred C.continued D.stopped51. A.skill B.lesson C.method D.secret52. A.challenge B.confuse C.encourage D.praise53. A.failure B.loss C.fortune D.growth54. A.value B.ignore C.choose D.respect55. A.closer B.farther C.happier D.busier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。TheQingmingFestival,alsoknownasTomb-SweepingDay,isoneofthemost

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(celebrate)inearlyApril,itisatimeforrememberingancestors,honoringheritage,andembracingthearrivalofspring.

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corecustomofQingmingFestivalistomb-sweeping.Onthisday,peoplereturntotheirhometownstovisitthegravesoftheirancestors.Theycleanthetombs,removeweeds,offerfood,fruits,andflowers,burnincense,andbowtoshowrespectandremembrance.Thistradition

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(reflect)theChinesevalueoffilialpiety(孝)andthedeepconnectionbetweengenerations.Besidestombsweeping,therearealsojoyfulspringactivities.Kiteflyingisone

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(especial)enjoyedbychildrenduringQingming.Kitesofallshapesandcolorsfillthesky,symbolizing

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(free)andgoodfortune.Insomeregions,peopleattachstringsoflittlelanternstokites,releasingthemintothenight,which

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(believe)tobringblessingsorcarryawaydiseaseandbadluck.Anothertraditionisspringoutings.Astheweatherturnswarmandeverythingrevives,familiesorfriendsgohiking,enjoyingthebloomingflowersandgreenscenery,

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ancestorsandtheirloveforlife.第五部分书面表达（共两节，满分40分）66.假定你是李华。为增强学生对中国传统文化的了解，你校将举办“传统文化体验日”（TraditionalCultureExperienceDay）活动，请你代表学生会给校英文网站写一则英文通知，内容包括：1.活动时间和地点；2.活动内容；3.活动意义。注意：1.写作词数应为100个左右，可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Notice_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________六、书面表达67.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。OnesunnySaturdaymorning,Igotreadyforahikewithmyclassmates.Iwassoexcitedaboutitsinceitwasmyfirsttimetogohiking.Iatealightbreakfastjustafewslicesofbreadandanegg.AfterthatIgrabbedmybackpackandhurriedlyranoutofmyhouseandthenmetmyclassmatesattheschoolgate.AtthattimeIdidn’tthinkthattherewouldbeaterribledisasterahead.Thejungle(丛林)thatwearegoingtowasfarfromourarea.ItsnamewasSalymbiajungle.Thedrivewas3hourslongbutitwasnotadullrideaswewerealleageraboutthehikeandwehadeachother’scompany.WeapproachedaplaceandtherewasThomas.HesaidthathehadhikedintheSalymbiajunglelotsoftimesandhewasfamiliarwiththepathways.Whenwearrived,Thomasallowedustobegin.TherewereawidevarietyofplantswhichIhadneverseenbefore.Thesmellofthejunglewassoearthy.Allofuswereamazedbythebeautyofthesceneryandthesoundofthecreatures.AfterawhilewewerewalkingandthenIlookedatmywrist(手腕)tocheckthetimebutthenIrealizedmywatchhadfallenoff.ThenIwalkedbackwithouttellinganyone.IdidnotworryaboutgettinglostsincetherewereotherpersonsbehindandIthoughtIwouldhavebeenabletocatchupwithmyclassmates.IwentbacksearchingthepathwayandIlosttrackoftimeandlostsightofmyclassmates.IimmediatelyrealizedthatIwasalone.AfterIrealizedIwaslost,thefirstthingIdidwastocheckmyphonetoseehowfarawayIwasfrommycompanions.However,Iwashavingnoluckbecausetherewasnonetworkinmyphone,whichmademyphonepracticallyuseless.Paragraph1:Theskystartedtobecomedarker.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph2:AsIwasfallingasleep,Iheardahumanvoice.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________听力原文1.W:TheyseemtothinkIamoneofthemodels.M:That’sright.Themodel’sdressesarered,soisyours.W:I’dbetterwearblueoryellowtomorrow.2.W:Doyouthinkwe’llhaveanicesummerthisyear?M:Duetoglobalwarming,itcouldbehotterthanever!3.M:Howareyougoingtotheairport,Susan?W:I’mgoingtotakethebus.Ataxi’stooexpensive.M:There’satrainyoucanget.It’sveryfast.W:That’sonlyattheweekends.4.W:Professor,I’mhavingproblemsmakingthiswaterlookreal.M:Givemeyourbrushforamoment.Watchmeaddafewshadowshere.5.M:WhatcanIdoforyou,madam?W:Well,Iquitelikethechicken,butI’vehadalotlatelyandIcan’tmakeupmymind.Whatdoyourecommend?M:Wouldyouliketotrythefish?Itisrecommendedbythecooktoday.W:Fishitis,then.6-7M:Linda,canIbringmyfriendCharliewithustothetheatertomorrow?W:Doesheworkatasportscenter?IthinkImethimatAnna’shouseafewmonthsago.Helikesskiing,doesn’the?M:That’sright.W:Sure,well,bringhimalong,Jam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