湖南长沙市望城区第六中学2026-2027学年高一上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

望城区六中2026级高一第一次学业质量检测英语注意事项：1.答题前填写好自己的班级、姓名、考号等信息2.请将正确答案填写在答题卡上第一部分听力（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。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。每段对话读两遍。1.Howdoesthewomansound?A.Confused. B.Disappointed. C.Anxious.2.Whatarethespeakersmainlytalkingabout?A.Newbuildings. B.Natureconservation. C.Anaturaldisaster.3.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inalibrary. B.Athome. C.Inaclassroom.4.WhatrelationisLindatotheman?A.Hisneighbor. B.Hisstudent. C.Hisguest.5.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inapark. B.Inarestaurant. C.Inacinema.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面的录音，回答以下小题。6.WhatdoesthemanthinkofLakeLouise?A.Amazing. B.Disappointing. C.Frightening.7.WhatwillthespeakersseewhentheyreachWinnipeg?A.Mountains. B.Plains. C.Forests.听下面一段录音，回答以下小题。8.Whatwilltheboydotohelpthewoman?A.Makethebed. B.Cleanthehouse. C.Preparesomefood.9.Whatistheprobablerelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Teacherandstudent. B.Sisterandbrother. C.Motherandson.听下面的录音，回答以下小题。10.Whatisthebookabout?A.Travelingrules. B.Transportation. C.Topattractions.11.WhyisthemangoingtoFrance?A.Tomeetcustomers. B.Tohaveaholiday. C.Tostudy.12.Whichcountrywillthewomangotonextmonth?A.France. B.Italy. C.SaudiArabia.听下面的录音，回答以下小题。13.WhendidAndreabeginplayingicehockey?A.Threeyearsago. B.Fiveyearsago. C.Sixyearsago.14.WhatsportdidAndreabegintoplaywhenhewassix?A.Basketball. B.Football. C.Baseball.15.WhatgotAndreaintoplayingicehockey?A.Herfriend’sinvitation. B.Anexcitingsportsmatch.C.Herbrother'sencouragement.16.WhatisthebestwaytolearntoplayicehockeyinAndrea’sopinion?A.Practicingmore. B.Usingadvancedequipment.C.Askingforadvicefromfriends.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17.WhatisBeowulf?A.Awriter. B.Awrittenwork. C.Alanguage.18.HowlongdidMiddleEnglishlast?A.About800years. B.About600years. C.About350years.19.WhoisGeoffreyChaucer?A.AnEnglishhistorian. B.AMiddleEnglishwriter.C.AModernEnglishexpert.20.Whatwillthespeakertalkaboutafterthebreak?A.ModernEnglish. B.MiddleEnglish. C.OldEnglish.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）AWanttorelaxbyshopping?Putonyourmostcomfortableshoes.Let’swindowshopatfouroftheworld’sbestdepartmentstores.LaRinascente,FlorenceAmongthebest-knownstoresinFlorence,thissix-floordepartmentstore,foundedinthe1990s,houseseverythingyou’dexpectfromaluxuryshoppingcentre,plustraditionalTuscangoodsincludingterracotta,oliveoilsandwroughtiron.Don’tmisstherooftopterrace(阳台)foracappuccino,anItalianpastryandafantasticviewofthecity.DetskyMir,MoscowFamoussinceSoviettimes,“Children’sWorld”wasEurope’slargestchildren’sdepartmentstorewhenitopenedin1957,andthedreamdestinationofcountlessRussianchildrenforitsendlessselectionoftoysandgames.Closedforextensiverenewalsbetween2008and2014,thefullyrenewedstoreisonceagainopenforbusiness.Harrods,LondonCompletedin1849,withmorethan90,000squaremetresofsellingspace,Harrodsistheworld’smosticonicdepartmentstore.Gotcashtoburn?Bookapersonalshoppertoshowyouaroundandhelpyoupickoutwhatyoulikebest.Fromcreamteatotapas,therestaurantselectioninthisiconicLondonattractionwillleaveyousatisfied.LeBonMarché,ParisTheoldestdepartmentstoreinParisand,somesay,thefirstintheworld,LeBonMarchéwasdesignedbyGustavEiffelandopenedin1852.Thefooddepartment,LagrandeépiceriedeParis,stocksmorethan5,000localandglobalproducts—Frenchartisanaljams,SpanishhamandWelshmineralwater—forthepickypicnicker.21.Whichstoreoffersanoverlookofthecityontherooftop?A.LaRinascente. B.Harrods. C.DetskyMir. D.LeBonMarché.22.WhatwasDetskyMirmainlyintendedforwhenitopenedin1957?A.SellinglocalTuscangoods. B.Attractingworldwidetourists.C.Servingchildren’sshoppingneeds. D.Offeringaselectionofglobalfoods.23.WhatdoHarrodsandLeBonMarchéhaveincommon?A.Theyhaveahistoryofoveracentury. B.Theyprovidetastyfoodontherooftop.C.Theywereonceclosedformajorrepairs.D.Theyofferapersonalshoppertothecustomers.BPoetry,oncearespectedliteraryformusingrhythmandimagerytoconveyemotion,islosingitsappealamongyoungpeople.Thisdeclineinvitesseveralexplanations.Someblameitscomplicatedlanguage;otherspointtotheriseofvisualmedia.Whateverthecause,poetryseemsincreasinglyirrelevantinmodernsociety.Akeybarrierisaccessibility.Readerstodayoftenfindpoetrydifficultduetoabstractlanguage,complexsymbolism,orhistoricalreferences.Forinstance,EmilyDickinson’s“Hopeisthethingwithfeathers”requiresreaderstodeciphersymboliclanguage,whichcanbetoodemandingfortoday’sreaders.Incontrast,ashortvideodeliveringasimilarmessageinanengaging,straightforwardwayisfarmoreaccessible.Moreover,otherformsofentertainment—music,movies,streamingplatforms—haveshiftedpeople’sfocusfromwrittentexttovideo,imagesandinteractivecontent.Theseformatscombinestorytellingwithattractiveaudio-visualelements,makingthemmoreappealing.Inaneraofconstantdigitaldistraction,peoplepreferquick,digestiblecontentlikesocialmediaposts.Poetry,whichdemandsfocusedthought,seemsoutdatedandlessattractive.Furthermore,digitalhabitsdiscouragedeepreading.A2018reportbytheAmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA)studyfoundfewerthan20%ofU.S.teensreadbooksdailyforpleasure,while80%usesocialmedia.Sincepoetryreliesondeepreadingandreflection—skillsrarelypracticedtoday—itsconsumptionnaturallydeclines.Yetpoetryisadapting.Digitalizationmakespoemsmoreapproachable:poetsshareworksonsocialmedia,reachingglobalaudiencesinstantly.Lighthearted,humorouspoetryisrisingwithoutsacrificingartisticquality.Forinstance,ShelSilverstein’spoemsareplayfulandwhimsical(异想天开的),yettheycontaincreativeexpressionsthathelpreadersreflectuponlifeindeepways.Whetherpoetrywillfadeawayorcomebackinnewformsremainsunclear.Theanswerliesinnarrowingthegapbetweenitstraditionalandmodernformsandfindingwaystodrawawideraudience.Astheworldevolves,somustpoetryifitwishestosurviveandthrive(发展).24.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“decipher”inparagraph2mean?A.Understand. B.Adopt. C.Generate. D.Rewrite.25.Whatmakespoetrylesspopularaccordingtothetext?A.Poetryisbecomingincreasinglydifficulttotranslate.B.Audio-visualentertainmenthasgreatappealtopeople.C.Youngpeoplelosetheabilitytoconductdeepthinking.D.Digitalreadingreplacesbookreadingonalargescale.26.WhyareShelSilverstein’spoemsmentionedinparagraph5?A.Tointroduceatopic. B.Toillustrateaphenomenon.C.Tosupportaviewpoint. D.Toargueagainstanopinion.27.Whatdoestheauthorimplyinthelastparagraph?A.Poetryisboundtoattractmoreaudience.B.Poetryissupposedtoremainitscharacteristics.C.Poetryneedsvarietyandrichnessinitslanguageforms.D.Poetryshouldbalancebetweentraditionandmodernity.CDjukicisabiologyandchemistrystudentatJohnCarrollUniversity.SheneverthoughtthatonedayshewouldbeinaclassroomwhereanEnglishteacheraskedhertoplayaboardgameinordertolearnaboutclimatechange.DebraRosenthalistheprofessoroftheclass.Atfirst,DjukicsaidshewasuncertainaboutRosenthal’sboardgameidea.“Iwasjustlike:‘thisisinteresting,buthowmuchareweactuallygoingtotakeawayfromit?’”Rosenthalthoughtherstudentswouldgainagreaterunderstandingabouthowtheirownideasandexperiencesaffectclimatechange.Studentsdonotcompeteagainsteachother.Theyworktogethertochoosethebestplanofaction.ThegameisdifferentfromboardgamessuchasMonopoly,wherethegoalistowin.Rosenthalsaidshehopedthegameswouldgivestudentsachancetotalkaboutclimatechangeinanewway.“Byplayingthegames,it’sawaytobesocial,toengageinconversation.Therehastobealotofenergyaroundthetable.It’sverycollaborative.AndinthegamethatIchosetoplay,theyreallywereabletoworktogetherandtrytocomeupwithasolutionsothattheplanetwasnotdestroyed.”Duringtheclass,shesaid,studentslaughed,disagreedandhadtocallforvotesasawaytodecidehowtomoveforwardinthegame.Djukicsaiditwasa“waytohavefun…whilealsolearningaboutsuchaserioussubject.”Thegamesareglobal,Djukicsaid.Thatisbecausesheandherclassmatessaidtheywereabletoseehowoneplayer’sdecisionaboutagricultureaffectedanotherplayerontheothersideoftheworld.Shesaidthegamesshowedherthat“inthegameofclimatechangeandtheclimatecrisis,noindividualwins.”“It’seitherweallsufferfromthis,orweallsomehowcollaboratetoworkourwayoutofthisandturntheclockbackonclimatechange.”28.WhatisthepurposeofRosenthal’sclassarrangement?A.Toinspirethecompetitionamongstudents.B.Toentertainthestudentswiththeboardgame.C.Tostressthedamagecausedbyclimatechange.D.Toencouragestudent’sviewpointsaboutclimatechange.29.Whichbestdescribestheboardgameaccordingtoparagraph4?A.Cooperative. B.Competitive. C.Creative. D.Exclusive.30.Whatcanbeinferredfromthelasttwoparagraphs?A.Agricultureisofvitalimportancetotheworld.B.Theworldisacommunityofsharedfuture.C.Manwithstrongwillcanconquernature.D.Climatechangeisatoughproblemtosolve.31.Whichofthefollowingcanbethebesttitleforthetext?A.Climatechangecallsforteamwork. B.Climatechangeleadstoglobalimpact.C.Aboardgamehelpsstudentsunderstandclimateissues.D.Agoodteachergivesstudentslifelongbenefits.DMysenioryearatWestfieldHighSchoolwassupposedtobethebestyearofmylife.Instead,itturnedintoalessonaboutfriendshipthatIwouldneverforget.Mybestfriend,Emily,andIhadbeeninseparablesincemiddleschool.Butasgraduationapproached,thestressofexamsandcollegeapplicationsbegantoweighheavilyonus.EmilyandIbecamedistant.Ifocusedongettingintoatopuniversity,whileEmilywasmoreinterestedinenjoyingourlastyeartogether.Ourdifferentgoalsledtodisagreements,andsoonenough,westartedtoargueoverthesmallestthings.Oneday,thingsreachedaboilingpoint.Wehadahugefightoveragroupproject.Daysturnedintoweeks,andourfriendshipseemedbeyondrepair.Weavoidedeachotheratschoolandstoppedsittingtogetheratlunch.Ourfriendstriedtohelp,butneitherofuswaswillingtomakethefirstmove.Thesilencebetweenuswasdeafening,andImissedhermorethanIwantedtoadmit.Itwasn’tuntilourEnglishteacherassignedustoworktogetheronafinalpresentationthatwewereforcedtoconfronteachother.Atfirst,weworkedintensesilence.Butaswespentmoretimetogether,theicebegantomelt.Oneevening,aswewerefinishingupourproject,Emilybrokethesilence.“Imissyou,”shesaidsoftly.“Imissyou,too,”Iadmitted,feelingalumpinmythroat.“I’msorryforbeingsohardonyou.Ijustwantedeverythingtobeperfect.”“I’msorrytoo,”Emilyreplied.“Ishouldhavebeenmoreunderstanding.We’rebothstressed,butweshouldn’tletitruinourfriendship.”Wehugged,andatthatmoment,itfeltlikeaweighthadbeenliftedoffmymind.Onthegraduationday,westoodsidebyside,proudofwhatwehadaccomplishedandgratefultoeachother.Theexperiencemadeourbondstronger,andweknewthatnomatterwherelifetookus,wewouldalwaysbethereforeachother.32.WhatcausedtheinitialtensionbetweentheauthorandEmily?A.Conflictsovercollegeapplications. B.Differencesinacademicperformances.C.Differentfocusabouttheirfinalyear. D.Variedapproachestotheirgroupproject.33.Whatmadethemrestoretheirfriendship?A.Theirfriends’assistance. B.Aschoolteacher’scriticism.C.Takingatimelybreakfromthequarrel. D.Workingonaschoolprojecttogether.34.HowdidtheauthorfeelaftermakingupwithEmily?A.Annoyed. B.Relieved. C.Stressed. D.Excited.35.Whichofthefollowingsuitsthestorybest?A.Afriendiseasierlostthanfound. B.Afriendinneedisafriendindeed.C.Truefriendshipcanstandthetestofdisagreements.D.Friendship,oncebroken,willneverbethesameagain.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。FoodTechnologyisavitalsubjectbuthasfallenoutoffavourinrecentyears,overshadowedby“academic”subjects.

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AsaFoodTechnologyteacher,IfirmlybelievethatthetimehascometoreinventitEngagingstudentsinFoodTechnologycanhelpshapepracticalproblem-solvingskills,enablingthemtomakemoreinformedchoicesabouttheirdiets.ButFoodTechnologymustevolvetomeetthedemandsofthemodernage.

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Instead,amodernfoodtechprogrammustbereflectiveofcurrentculinary(烹饪的)innovations.Weneedacurricula(课程)thatemphasizesfresh,seasonalingredients,andinternationalcuisines.Inanerawhenstudentscanshowofftheirrecipesviasocialmedia,wecanalsoseizetheopportunitytointroducetechnologyintoourfoodtechclasses.Beyondbeingtoolsforaccessinginformation,digitalplatformshavethepotentialtoenhanceourculinaryinstructiontechniques.Wecantaskstudentswithdevelopingtheirownmeal-planningapps.

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InmyreimaginedFoodTechnologyclasses,inclusivitywouldplayafurthercrucialrole.Wenowliveinamulticulturalsociety,wherefoodpracticesvarywidely.Bycelebratingdiversetraditions,wecanteachstudentsaboutnutritionfromarangeofculturalperspectives.

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It’simportantthatstudentslearntorespectandcelebratethedifferencesthatfoodrepresents.Suchanapproachwouldnotonlyhelptobuildtheirunderstandingandempathy,butalsotoenrichandexpandtheirculinaryhorizonsandfueltheirinterestintryingnewfoods.

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Whoknows—wemightwellendupwithclassroomsfulloffuturechefs,healthadvocatesandfoodscientists,alleagertocomeupwiththeirownsolutionstotheworld’sculinarychallenges.A.Cookingcanbridgedifferences.B.Eachdishtellsauniqueculturalstory.C.Orwecanengagethemininteractivecookinglessons.D.Gone,afterall,arethedaysofsimplyboilingcabbage.E.Yetthereisagrowingawarenessofdiet-relatedhealthissues.F.Toachievethat,however,we’llneedmorepassionateeducators.G.DiverselocalrecipesareseldommentionedinmodernFoodTechnology第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。LexieAlford,21,saidsherecentlybecametheyoungestpersontovisiteverycountry.Thoughher

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isyettobeconfirmedbytheGuinnessBookofWorldRecords,Alfordsaidshehadbeento196countries.Whileheradventuresmayhavelooked

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andexcitingonhersocialmediaaccount,Alfordfacedvariousdifficultiessuchasvisarejections,financial

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,andhealthissueslikemalariaandfoodpoisoning.Formostpeople,the

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toseeingtheworldislackofmoney,butAlfordmanagedtofundhertravels

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onherown.Shestarteddoingmultiplejobsandsavingeverythingshehadearnedsinceshewas12yearsold.

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significantsavingsonflightsandhotels.Asasolofemaletraveler,Alford

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safetywhendecidinghowlongtostayinacountry,inadditiontobudgetandpersonalinterest.ShespentoveramonthincountrieslikeEgyptandSwitzerland,wheretherewassomuchshecoulddoandtherewerewaystomakethosetripsfinancially

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.ThentherearesomecountrieslikeMali,SouthSudan,andSomaliawhichshewouldhavelovedtospendmorethanafewdays

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,butunfortunatelyshedidn’thavethebudgettotakethepropersecurityprecautionsnecessarytotravelthroughoutthosecountries

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.Despiteexperiencingintenselonelinessattimes,Alfordthinksthatsolotravelisa

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experiencethateveryoneshouldhaveatleastonceintheirlives.Afterhertravels,Alfordnowbelievesthateveryproblemhasasolutionifyouworkhardenough.Therearealsoalotof

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about,itonlytakescouragetopursueit.41.A.hardship B.achievement C.failure D.adventure42.A.promising B.unwise C.attractive D.demanding43.A.struggles B.crises C.statement D.losses44.A.approach B.barrier C.resolution D.entry45.A.roughly B.simply C.entirely D.largely46.A.Additionally B.Admittedly C.Undoubtedly D.Apparently47.A.guides B.foods C.deals D.seasons48.A.resultingfrom B.contributingto C.accountingfor D.turningto49.A.prioritized B.promoted C.improved D.ignored50.A.tight B.reasonable C.independent D.secure51.A.exploring B.choosing C.recommending D.approaching52.A.freely B.randomly C.aimlessly D.safely53.A.dangerous B.rewarding C.challenging D.worthless54.A.contributions B.advances C.sacrifices D.connections55.A.embarrassed B.concerned C.guilty D.passionate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个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。OneofthemostfamousChinesemedicaltreatmentsisChineseacupuncture(针灸).Overtheyearsit56.

(use)totreatawidevarietyofhealthproblems,includingseverepains,bloodpressureissues,sports57.

(injury)andsoon.Inaddition,acupuncturistshavealsodiscoveredthetreatmenthelpswithmentalproblemslikedepressionand58.

(anxious)too.Duringavisittotheacupunctureclinic,theacupuncturistfirstexaminesthepatient,lookingatthepatient’sskinandtongue,listeningtothesoundofhisorhervoice,59.

smellinghisorherbreath.Thenheaskssomequestionsaboutthepatient’sconditionandfeelshisorherpulseinthreepositionsoneachwrist.Afterthat,theacupuncturistcantell60.

energychanneldoesnothaveenoughenergy.Accordingtotheresultsofthecheck-up,theacupuncturistthen61.

(select)certainpointsonthebodycalledacupuncturepoints,atwhichneedlesarepushedintotheskinsothatahealthproblemcanbetreated.Sofar,morethan360pointshavebeenidentified,each62.

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(gradual)disappeared,interestcontinuestogrow.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）66.假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Adam刚升入高中，对学校开设的选修课程（elective）都很感兴趣，但他不知道怎么选择适合自己的课程。请给Adam写封邮件，内容包括：（1）提出建议；（2）说明理由。注意：（1）写作词数应为100个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。DearAdam,__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,LiHua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。TakingswimmingclasswasamustinRen’sschoolandtherewasapre-testinthethirdweekandafinaltestinthelastweekaccordingtothecourseplan.Thatpre-testdaycamesoon.Thegymteacherblewthewhistle(哨子)andfourstudentsdivedintotheswimmingpool,racingtotheotherside.Thenthenextfourwereup,butonlythreestoodonthedivingboard.“WhereisRen?”thegymteacheraskedinconcern.Ren’sfaceturnedred,andhewasunsteady.Helookedatthepoolandsteppedback.“Youcannotmakemedothis!”hesaid.Sadie,histeammate,pattedhimonthebackgently.“Youcandoit!Iwillhelpyouifyouneedit.”RenstaredintoSadie’seyesandhecalmeddown.“Youcandoit.Youneedtopassthisclass.”Thegymteachersaid.Rensteppedonthedivingboard,puttinghisgoggles(护目镜)overhiseyes,andthebluecaphidhisredhair.ThewhistleblewandRenstoodthereastheotherthreeswamaway.ThenoneboyranandpushedRenintothewater.Sadieglaredattheboy,“Whywouldyoudothat?”AminutepassedbyandRenstillwasn’tcomingup.Sadiejumpedinandpulledhimoutofthewater.ShegavehimCPR(心肺复苏),andittookawhileuntilwatercameoutofhislungs.Thenfinallyhespatoutthewaterandsatup,feelingdizzy.RenlookedoveratSadie,whobreathedasighofrelief.“Oh,thankgoodness!Whydidn’tyouuseyourarmsorlegs?”RenstaredawayfromSadie,lookingatthebottomofthebluepool,thenlookingupatthegymteacherwhorolledhiseyes.“Ican’tswim.Myparentsnevertaughtmeasakid.Weareafraidofwater.”Sadieputherhandonhisshoulder.“Don’tworry,Iwillteachyouhowtoswim.Thewaterismyfavoriteplacetobe.”Renthoughtforawhile,andnoddedgently.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph1:AftergymclassSadieaskedRengentlywhyhewasafraidofwater._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Paragraph2:ThegymteacherblewthewhistleandthistimeRendivedbravely._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________听力原文1.M:Erin,issomethingbotheringyou?W:Well,I’mbehindonmyassignmentsandIhavetwotestsnextweekwhichI’vebarelystudiedfor.2.M:IfeelsosorryforthepeoplewhosufferedintheearthquakeinTurkey.W:Iknownumerousbuildingsjustfelldown.Theyneedtoberebuilttoahigherstandard.3.M:Yes!Passit!Goforthegoal!Ohno—whydidyouswitchofftheTV?W:Davidhasabigmathtestinthemorning.Heneedsaquieteveningtogetagoodrest.4.M:Goodmorning,Linda.Theflowersinyourfrontyardarelookingwonderfulthisyear.W:Thanks,willyouallbecomingtoourstreetpartyattheweekend?M:Yes,althoughthekidshavesummerschoolfirst.5.W:I’mnotsurewhichonestoorder,hamburgersorsandwiches?Theyarebothreallydelicioushere.M:Themoviestartsinanhour,andwewillhavetogetthereandpark.Sojustmakeaquickdecision,Tina.6-7.W:Lookthere,LiuQian.Whatabeautifullake.M:Oh,mygoodness.ThatmustbeLakeLouise.It’ssoprettyWordsfailme.W:Yes,that’sLakeLouise.It’sevenprettierinwinter,afterthelakefreezesover.Peopleliketogoskatingontheice.M:DoesallofCanadagetsocoldinwinter?W:Alotofitdoes.However,manyareasofsouthCanadahaveacontinentalclimate,withveryhotsummersandverycoldwinters,sosomedaysitgetsashotasanoven.M:IsallofCanadafullofmountainslikehere?W:Oh,no.WhenwegettoEdmonton,we’llbeintheprairie.ThisisasflatasapancakeandstretchesasfarastheeyecanseeuntilwereachWinnipeg.Afterthat,therearelakesandforests.M:Whatawonderfulplace!8-9.W:Gavin,haveyoufinishedyourproject?Youknowyourgrandmaandgrandpaarecomingtoday.Weneedtogetthespareroomreadyforthemandgetsomefood.I’llneedyourhelp.M:Sure.Idon’tmindgettingthesheetandblanketon.Thehouseisprettycleanthoughisn’tit?W:No,notreally.M:Well.IdidsomecleaninglikeyouaskedlastweekandI’vegothomeworkyouknow,alsoIhavetogototheshoptogetapen,soI’mquitebusy.W:Okaythen.10-12.W:Whatareyoureading?M:Abookabouttravellingrulesinforeigncountries.W:Why?M:I’mgoingonabusinesstripnextweek.W:Whereareyougoing?M:ToourbranchofficesinItalyandSaudiArabia.I’malsoplanningatriptoFranceforsightseeingafterthat.W:Thatshouldbeinteresting.M:HaveyoubeentoSaudiArabia?W:No,I’mscheduledtogotherenextmonth.Givemesometipsafteryoureturnfromyourtrip.13-16.M:Welcome,Andrea.CouldyoutelluswhenyoustartedplayingIcehockey?W:Notuntilthreeyearsago,actually.I’vealwayslovedplayingsports.IbegantoplaybasketballwhenIwassix.IgavethatupwhenIgotintofootballfiveyearsago.Interestinglyenough,IstartedplayingbaseballwithmyclassmatesandIlostinterestinfootball.M:HowdidyoufirstbecomeinterestedinplayingIcehockey?W:Mybrotherwasintoitandheusedtotakemetogotohisgames,butIdidn’tthinkabouttryingit.ThatmomentcamewhentherewasanexcitingmatchonasportsprogramIwaswatching.Fortunately,acoupleoffriendsdidittoo,soweallstartedplayingittogether.M:AnyadviceforbeginnersofplayingIcehockey?W:Youcanspendhoursaskingforadvicefromyourfriendsaboutwhatyoucando.However,there’snobetterwayofbecominggoodthanpracticing.Soborrowsomeskatesandastickandyoucanstartplayin