2022—2023 学年度上学期期末考试高二试题
英 语
考试时间：120 分钟 满分：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 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。
Why was the woman late
Her flight was delayed.
The traffic downtown was bad.
She missed the last subway.
Which sofa will the speakers buy
A. The blue one. B. The green one. C. The white one.
What event is the man going to
A. A film festival. B. A book signing. C. A birthday party.
What do we know about the woman’s phone
A. It is outdated. B. It is broken. C. It has a big screen.
What color of hair does the man prefer
A. Black. B. Brown. C. Red.
第二节 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。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
Why is the woman buying a gift for her brother
He performed well in his exams.
He has moved into his own flat.
He has a birthday coming up.
What will the woman probably buy for her brother
A. A book. B. A Lego plane. C. A poster.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
Where will the woman probably be this afternoon
A.At school. B. In a repair shop. C. At home.
What does the man think the children should do
Be more independent.
Take classes after school.
Help with the housework.
Who are the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
How does the man probably feel
A. Upset. B. Understandable. C. Excited.
What does the woman say about the copy machine
A. It’s broken. B. It’s stuck. C. It’s out of paper.
What does the woman suggest the man do
Use another machine.
Put off the meeting.
Go to the store room.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
What was the woman’s first position
A. The front desk. B. Assistant manager. C. Room cleaner.
How long has the woman worked in the industry in total
A. For two years. B. For three years. C. For five years.
Who has left a great impact on the woman
A. The man. B. Her previous boss. C. Her co-workers.
What’s the most challenging according to the woman
Maintaining professional performance.
Communicating with staff members.
Keeping guests satisfied.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
Who is the talk for
A. Customers. B. Supermarket staff. C. Volunteers.
What’s the discount on shoes this week
A. 10% off. B. 20% off. C. 30% off.
Where should people leave their donations
A. At the entrance. B. At the check-outs. C. At the customer service desk.
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。
A
Four kids’ dream houses
You most likely drew your dream houses using your vivid imagination when you were a kid, but you probably never thought those drawings could become 3D models. Below are four kids’ creations that have been turned into 3D models. Moreover, an expert estate agent has even estimated how much these houses would cost to buy.
Bramwell’s “Tree Tower”: 8million
This Tree Tower offers sweeping views, and according to the estate agent,“The modern interior ( 内 部 ) and large glass windows give this home a very modern feel and this is very much what the modern buyer is looking for from their home.”
Berren’s “Jellyfish Paradise”: 35 million
This is the most expensive of all the kids’ creations, but the estate agent tells us that even with only one bedroom, it would still sell easily. “This underwater house is quite unlike anything we have seen before and with the number of entertainment facilities, we do not consider the fact that there is only one bedroom as an issue.”
Alya and Zack’s “Unicorn House”: 5.5 million
The estate agent was in awe of this brightly-colored home, stating,“The rainbow slide which leads to the pool is a particular highlight of the house! The mixture of the clean lines of the pool with the playful exterior of the home is sure to bring a smile to anyone.”
Sophia’s “Doughnut（甜甜圈）House”: 5million
Who wouldn’t want to live in a brightly-colored doughnut house The estate agent agrees, “We need a sunny day to retract（收起）the roof and have a party. We can arrange an open house so that people can use the pool and playground in the center of the house.”
Whose house creates a modern feel
A. Alya and Zack’s. B. Berren’s. C. Sophia’s. D. Bramwell’s.
What do we know about the most expensive house
A. It has a rainbow slide. B. It is an underwater house.
C. It has large glass windows. D. It offers no entertainment facilities.
What do “Unicorn House” and “Doughnut House” have in common
A. They cost 5 billion. B. They have a huge playground.
C. They are in bright colors. D. They have a retractable roof. B
Austin, Texas-based art collector Laura Young purchased a marble bust ( 半 身 像 ) at a local
Goodwill store for $35 in 2018. It turned out that she had stumbled upon a centuries-old Roman sculpture that once belonged to the collection of King Ludwig Ι of Bavaria.
Laura Young was always an enthusiastic art collector. One day in 2018,she tried her luck at a local Goodwill store, hoping to get something special. When she first saw the bust, it lay beneath a table with much dust on top of it. It looked so old and worn among other artworks that it seemed that nobody had paid attention to it. Young wondered whether it was something special and started her multi-year journey of determining its authenticity and origin.
Young met with experts in the University of Texas-Austin art history department, as well as several auction houses ( 拍卖行), one of which was Sotheby’s. The work was initially identified by Sotheby’s consultant Jorg Deterling. After Deterling made the identification, he supported the process of connecting Young with the German authorities. As part of the agreement to return the sculpture to its legitimate (合法的) home in Germany, the Bavarian agency agreed that the work could go on view at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) to engage the public in its history and story.
“My husband and I were on a road trip when I got an email confirming the bust was indeed an ancient Roman bust. Soon after that, Sotheby’s got in touch with me,”Young said.“There were a few months of intense excitement after that. Though I couldn’t keep it myself, I’m happy to send it to its rightful place. I’m glad that I got to be a small part of its long and complicated history.”
So how did the Roman bust arrive in Texas In January 1944, during World War II, Allied bombers targeted Aschaffenburg (a city in Germany)and seriously damaged the Pompejanum (波姆佩雅努姆宫), where the bust had been kept. Authorities began a restoration of the Pompejanum in1960 and it opened as a museum in 1994. The bust, however, disappeared after the war. After the end of World War II, the US Army established various military installations in Aschaffenburg, and legend has it that a returning soldier brought the sculpture to Texas.
What does the underlined part “stumbled upon” in Paragraph 1 mean most probably
A. Broken up. B. Got away from. C. Come across. D. Missed out on.
What did the bust look like the first time Laura Young saw it
A. Eye-catching. B. Unattractive. C. Mysterious. D. Shiny.
How did Laura Young deal with the Roman bust at last
She had it returned to its rightful home.
She exhibited it at different museums.
She donated it to the SAMA.
She sold it to a famous auction house.
What’s implied about the bust in the last paragraph
It caused a bomb attack on the Pompejanum .
How it got to Texas remains a mystery.
How to restore it to its former state needs deep thought.
It got damaged by a returning soldier from Texas.
C
Lions and cheetahs (猎豹) previously frequented the Great Karoo, a vast expanse in South Africa. Then came the farms, the fences, and the guns. Lions were gone by the 1840s, followed by cheetahs by the 1870s.
Much of what is now Samara Private Game Reserve, in the Eastern Cape,became home to cattle. That was until 1997, when nature was once again allowed to take its course over thousands of acres( 英亩 ) of land. Now, after 25 years of carefully managed rewilding, both cheetahs and lions have returned to this part of South Africa.
The successful reintroduction of these big cats is down to the vision of Mark and Sarah Tompkins. The couple purchased 11 farms totaling 67,000 acres over five years for the purpose of returning the land to its former state.
To dream big, the family had to start small. Fences were removed along with the cattle, and rewilding effort began literally at grassroots level. “Despite being a dry region, there’s a remarkable amount of biodiversity, particularly native plants,” says Sarah, adding that five of South Africa’s nine types of plant habitat exist within Samara.
Over time, the region’s plants resurfaced. Forest and grassland, rivers and streams, mountains and valleys in the reserve provide habitats for plant-eating animals like antelopes and elephants. “Little by little, we’ve introduced the pieces of the puzzle ( 迷 ) of what this ecosystem would have looked like,” says Sarah.
In 2003, cheetahs were brought back to the area for the first time in 130 years. Then the climate was right to bring back lions, a significant milestone for both Samara and the Great Karoo region.
Samara Private Game Reserve funds its rewilding efforts through its tourism operations. Visitors can stay at the reserve in lodges (小屋) or even sleep beneath the stars, and take part in luxury trips and cheetah tracking, with all earnings reinvested into its various programs.
What caused the disappearance of lions and cheetahs
A. Human activities. B. Environmental disaster.
C. Natural enemies. D. Water shortage.
What happened in 1997 in what is now Samara Private Game Reserve
More cattle were brought to Samara .
The government offered free courses there.
The land began to return to its original state.
Cheetahs and lions returned to the reserve.
What was a key step forward for Samara
A. The comeback of plants. B. The return of lions.
C. The sudden appearance of elephants. D. The early arrival of cheetahs.
What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the Tompkins
What they look forward to doing.
What they think of the tourism.
How they keep their programs going.
How they do their traveling.
D
When I was a kid, there was something I wasn’t allowed to say: “I’m bored.” It was forbidden because, as my parents explained, it meant that I wasn’t doing anything about something, which was clearly my own problem.
Now, as a parent myself, I am grateful for the lack of responsibility that my parents took for my entertainment. They weren’t hands-off in other ways, taking a very active approach to my schooling
and music practice, but when it came to unscheduled time— and there was plenty of it in our rural, TV-free home—they were completely unconcerned with what I did.
There were many hours of nothing. I’d lie on my bed, reading books and writing in my journal. In a way, that was the start of my writing career. I filled dozens of notebooks with detailed observations about the world and all the passions,dreams, of a young girl.
While boredom seemed unpleasant at the time, I now look back on it as a blessing. This is exactly what New York Times editor Pamela Paul believes more parents should be giving their kids. In her article, Paul argues that boredom allows space for creativity. “It’s not really the boredom itself that’s important; it’s what we do with it. When you reach your breaking point, boredom teaches you to respond constructively, to make something happen for yourself.”
And that is one of the most valuable things a kid can learn before reaching adulthood, because—
let’s face it — the real world is full of boring tasks. There’s no point in setting kids up for failure by making them think everything’s a fun game. In Paul’s words, “Surely teaching children to endure boredom will prepare them for a more realistic future. One day, even in a job they otherwise love, our kids may have to spend an entire day answering Friday’s leftover emails.”
In order to do this, however, parents need to back off. They need to become more comfortable with letting kids discover their own fun. It’s all for the greater good—raising resilient (适应力强的), creative, self-sufficient children who are prepared for the world when the time comes for them to leave the nest.
How did the author’s parents respond to her leisure activities
They paid no attention to them.
They kept them under strict control.
They actively participated in all of them.
They gave her some options to choose from.
What can we learn about the young author
She enjoyed watching TV.
She fell in love with writing.
She had many unrealistic dreams.
She’d decided on her future career.
What message does Paul intend to convey in paragraph 5
Life isn’t all fun.
Answering emails is tiring.
Work and interests don’t mix.
Doing a job one loves is a blessing.
What is the best title for the text
Kids, get prepared for a world with imperfections
Parents, spend quality time with your kids
Kids, tire yourselves with some work
Parents, let your kids be bored
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。
How to Choose a College Major and Develop a Career Plan
Going to college can seem daunting (使人畏惧的), and no small part of that is the prospect of having to choose a major, which will set the course for the rest of your career life. Here are some steps that might help make your decision easier:
Step 1: Consider your interests and passions.
Do you want a career where you’ll be able to express yourself, or work with numbers 36 The average person will spend nearly 100,000 hours working in their profession before retirement. Make sure that time will be spent doing something you enjoy!
Step 2: Consider how long you want to be in school.
If you’re pursuing a career in professional fields like medicine or law, you may require more than a four-year degree to get the job that you want. 37 Will you want to jump right into a job after you graduate, or do you really want to dive into higher education These are important when deciding what major is the best fit for you.
Step 3: Research prospective careers.
If you think you have a career in mind, do some investigating in person or online. Try connecting with people in the field and ask them what challenges they faced in getting their degrees and finding jobs afterwards. 38 Their journeys to success might surprise you!
Step 4: 39
Remember, you don’t have to make this decision right away. Taking basic-level courses when you first get to college helps decide your level of interest in pursuing a degree program. Plus, if you want to be an interdisciplinary (跨学科的) studies major, some college offers special degree programs, which give you the freedom and flexibility to take a wide variety of classes. 40
Give yourself enough time to decide.
Think about what you like to do in high school.
What if your major conflicts with your parents’ expectations
If you can’t connect in person, try to find role models online and read about their histories.
Thus, you can discover where your interests lie and have classes related to your dream career.
Are you passionate about justice, or do you want to have a career focused on helping people
On the other hand, there are some careers where a master’s degree won’t necessarily be helpful.
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。
Ten years ago, I started my internship (实习) at a television station. On the first day, I was nervous about 41 mistakes. I also felt afraid when I was having a 42 with my superiors. But shortly I realized that I needed to 43 that I was well-rounded, flexible and 44 , so I did my best to make them 45 .
During my training days, I 46 waking up early in the morning just to be on time and until now I am so proud of myself because I 47 the habit. And in line with this, I did 48 the activities of the Film Archives ( 档 案 室 )very well. I did the paperwork, 49 phone calls and transcribed ( 转 录 )tapes. And lastly, I would like to mention some other important 50 , such as researching documents and previewing films for assessment. Then, at the end of the day, I would give myself enough time to rest and 51 the next day. The work was 52 but enjoyable. I knew the skills that I might 53 would be useful in the near future. As time went by, I learned a great deal. I will not forget this internship, 54 the last day. Not only was it the day I
55 my internship, but it was also the day I truly began to develop my personality and capabilities.
41. A. recognizing B. making C. correcting D. admitting
42. A. conversation B. competition C. conflict D. challenge
43. A. pretend B. accept C. prove D. promise
44. A. bored B. fortunate C. firm D. beautiful
45. A. confused B. relieved C. concerned D. amazed
46. A. risked B. practised C. considered D. missed
47. A. break B. abandon C. overcome D. maintain
48. A. complete B. monitor C. identify D. describe
49. A. preferred B. ignored C. answered D. imagined
50. A. problems B. awards C. stories D. tasks
51. A. put up with B. catch up with C. get ready for D. make up for
52. A. refreshing B. tiring C. amusing D. embarrassing
53. A. attain B. reflect C. affect D. change
54. A. hardly B. immediately C. especially D. probably
55. A. confirmed B. ended C. loved D. expanded
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。
Do you want to be a great basketball player You’ll need to be fit and tall. But coaches 56 (seek) elite (精英的) athletes don’t just look for such physical features. 57 interests top coaches most is the things in your head.
In 2018, Michael Rogers, a PhD student at a university, 58 (survey ) 90 coaches from 23
59 (country), who coached 60 (profession) and international basketball players, both men and women players.
The coaches came up with 35 key features when recruiting players. Some were physical, such as endurance and speed; others were psychological , such as attitude, confidence and motivation. Then the coaches were required to rank which features they valued most. In 61 (they) answers, psychological features came out on top. The most prized features were competitiveness, work ethic and attitude. All are psychological. Only one physical feature—agility (敏捷) — made the top 10.
These results don’t mean physical skill isn’t important. But they do suggest it is not enough. 62 (play) sports at elite level, you need the right mindset. Among athletes with similar fitness, psychological characteristics will define winners and losers.
The study’s lesson goes beyond sports; it’s 63 valuable life lesson. If you focus 64 the little things, such as paying attention to detail, and communicating 65 (appropriate), it can lead to success in many aspects.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假设你是李华，你校英文报举办创新设计征文大赛，你设计了一款智能陪护老人机器人。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
设计目的；
功能介绍；
你的期望。注意：
(
My Intelligent Robot for the Elderly
)1. 写作词数 80 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3.开头已给出。
第二节（满分 25 分）
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。
A month ago, Katie’s family moved to the countryside. There’s a river next to their new house. One morning, Katie wanted to have some fun by the river. At five, she knew how to be careful while walking along the river. Her mom, Lucinda, sat in the yard, keeping an eye on Katie, while trying to give her independence.
Suddenly, Katie started running toward her and Lucinda rose from her seat. “Mom! Mom!” Katie shouted, and her mother noticed something strange in her hands. “What’s wrong, Katie What’s that ” Lucinda asked.
“Mom! I found this by the riverside!” Katie replied, raising what appeared to be a paper boat. Lucinda took it from her hand and checked it. To her shock, two words “Help Us” which looked childish were clear as day on the paper, but she had no idea whether this was a joke or an actual call for help. Yet her conscience ( 良 心 ) wouldn’t allow her to forget about the message. She had been in situations where there had been no way to ask for help. If someone needed help, she was going to do something.
This boat was actually sent by a 5-year-old boy called Walter, who lives with his old grandma on a big farm which supports their life. At present, it’s time to harvest tons of ripe tomatoes. At her age, Walter’s grandma found it hard to pick them alone. But she had no choice. The other day, she whispered to herself while collecting tomatoes, “If only someone could help me.” Then, she sighed. Walter happened to hear it. Then, he secretly went to the river nearby and wrote a message on a paper boat to ask for help. Then, he dropped the boat on the river.
Lucinda’s home is about one kilometer away from the river. At that time, she had no idea who sent the boat. So she decided to walk along the river, trying to find out who had sent the message, together with Katie. Then, they set off, carrying the boat.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 词左右；
(
About thirty minutes
later,
they saw
Walter
sitting by the
river.
So Lucinda decided to help Walter’s grandma pick tomatoes.
)请在答题卡相应位置作答。
听力：
2022—2023 学年度上学期期末考试高二试题
英语参考答案
1-5 BCCAB 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 ACAAC 16-20 BCABC
阅读理解：
21-23 DBC 24-27 CBAB 28-31 ACAC 32-35 ABAD 36-40 FGDAE
阅读理解 A 应用文讲述四个孩子梦想中的房子以及专业房产经纪人对它们的估价。
21.D 从第二段“The modern interior（ 内部） and large glass windows give this home a very modern feel and this is very much what the modern buyer is looking for from their home.”可知。
.B 从第三段“This underwater house is quite unlike anything we have seen before...可知。
C 从后两段首句 brightly-colored home 可知。 阅读理解 B
记叙文讲述收藏爱好者无意间购得古代雕像并归还的故事。
24.C break up 打碎 分手； get away from 摆脱 远离； come across 偶遇无意中发现；miss out on 错过。
25.B It looked so old and worn among other artworks that it seemed that nobody had paid attenti on to it.可知。
26.A 由第三段 As part of the agreement to return the sculpture to its legitimate(合法的) home in Germany,和第四段 I’m happy to send it to its rightful place. 可知。
27.B 最后一段探讨雕像如何来到德州，最后的结论只是猜测。另外，选项 A 雕像引发对波 姆佩雅努姆宫的轰炸属于无中生有，雕像确实在宫殿里，但不是轰炸的原因。
阅读理解 C
说 明 文 讲 述 Tompkins 夫 妇 历 时 20 余 年 进 行 再 野 化 ， 打造
Samara Private Game Reserve，使得狮子和猎豹回归的故事。
28.A 由第一段 Then came the farms, the fences,and the guns.可知。
29.C 定位关键词 1997，由第二段可知。nature was once again allowed to take its course 顺 其自然，按自然规律发展。
30.A 由倒数第三段 Over time, the region’s plants resurfaced.可知，动物回归都是在此基础上
发生的。
31.C 最后一段讲述 Samara Private Game Reserve 如何运营。
阅读理解 D
议论文讲述作者儿时如何自己度过无聊时光，父母都没有参与其中，反而给与了作者 更多探索自己爱好的机会，也为成年后认知真实世界做好准备。
32.A 由 第 二 段 They weren’t hands-off in other ways, taking a very active approach to my
schooling and music practice, but when it came to unscheduled time — and there was plenty of it in our rural, TV-free home — they were completely unconcerned with what I did.可知。
33.B 由第三段可知。但注意，作者只是爱好写作，并未在当时认定职业方向。
34. A 由 第 五 段 Surely teaching children to endure boredom will prepare them for a more
realistic future. One day, even in a job they otherwise love, our kids may have to spend an entire day answering Friday’s leftover emails.可知，另外 Paul 的话也是为了论证本段中心论点：the
real world is full of boring tasks.
35.D 由最后一段可知，本文的写作对象是家长，对家长提出的教育建议。
七选五：说明文，介绍如何选择大学专业以及规划职业生涯。
36.F 与前句并列，对读者发问，回应分标题：考虑你的兴趣和热情。
37. G 与前句情况对比，医学法学等专业可能大学毕业后继续深造，而有些职业可能并不需 要硕士学位。
38.D 上文提到与专业人士交流，选项 D 提供另一种可能：也可从网上了解他们的成功事迹，
后文 Their journeys...，指代 role models。 39.A 分标题，概括本段大意。
40.E 与前句构成因果关系，特殊项目给你提供选择各种课程的自由和灵活性，因此你可以去探索兴趣所在并且参与和梦想中的职业相关的种种课程。
完形填空：
41-45 BACCD 46-50 BDACD 51-55 CBACB
41. B 上班的第一天，我担心“犯错误”。
42. A 当我和领导“交谈”时也会很担心。
43. C 我需要证明我具备的特质。
44. C 此处需要对工作有益的特质，firm 坚定的。
45. D 我想用我的工作表现打动领导，amazed 感到惊奇的。
46. B practise，动词：练习；经常做... ,养成...的习惯。
47. D 因为我保持了这个习惯而骄傲。
48. A 我出色地完成了档案室各项活动。
49. C 我做文书工作，接听电话并且转录磁带。
50. D 以下都是我的工作“任务”。
51. C put up with 忍受；catch up with 追上 赶上；get ready for 为...做准备；make up for 弥 补。我为第二天做好准备。
52. B 虽然工作令人疲惫，但是我很开心。注意转折关系。
53. A 我知道我获得的这些技巧会在我的未来有用处。
54. C 我不会忘记我的实习生活，尤其是最后一天。
55. B 在那一天我结束了自己的实习生涯。
语法填空：
56. seeking 61.their 57. What 62.To play 58.surveyed 63.a 59. countries 64.on 60.professional 65.appropriately
56. seeking 考察非谓语，现在分词做后置定语，寻找精英运动员的教练们。
57. What 考察从句，主语从句缺主语。
58. surveyed 考察时态，从 in 2018 及后文时态可知，用一般过去时。
59. countries 考察名词，23 个国家，用复数。
60. professional 考察词性转换，两个形容词并列，修饰 basketball players。 61. their 考察代词，形容词性物主代词修饰 answers。
62. To play 考察非谓语动词，表目的。
63. a 考察冠词，初次提到，一个有价值的人生课程。
64. on 考察介词， focus on 固定搭配。
65. appropriately 考察副词，修饰动词，恰当地沟通。
应用文写作：
My Intelligent Robot for the Elderly
My invention is specifically designed for the elderly with the aim of promoting their life quality.
My intelligent robot can perform various functions. Not only can it keep senior citizens company and ease their loneliness by chatting with them in their children’s absence, but it is also able to offer timely feedback to their children, thus ensuring the safety of the old people. Additionally, equipped with AI aids, this robot is qualified to deal with emergencies the elderly may encounter.
I do hope the elderly can be better taken care of with the help of my robot.
读后续写：
About thirty minutes later, they sew Walter sitting by the river. When Lucinda and Katie approached Walter, the boy noticed the boat in Lucinda’s hand and immediately yelled, “Thank goodness you got my boat. You’re here to help!” Lucinda asked, “Kid, what help do you need ” Without replying, he led Lucinda and Katie directly to the tomato field. Walter’s grandma was collecting tomatoes there, sweating in the hot sun. Seeing two strangers, the grandmother looked confused. After Walter explained, the old lady knew what was happening. And Lucinda was touched by the kid’s thoughtfulness and felt sympathetic.
So Lucinda decided to help Walter’s grandma pick tomatoes. After she introduced herself, she rolled up her sleeves and began picking the tomatoes together with Walter’s grandma. Tears welled up in Walter’s grandma’s eyes and she thanked Lucinda again and again. After a while, the two little kids happily joined them. After that day, Lucinda continuously spared time to help Walter’s grandma with farm work and the old woman always gifted Lucinda a basket of produce from her farm. Despite their age difference, the two became good friends and Katie and Walter loved playing together.
听力录音稿：
Text 1
M: You're late, Julie. What took so long You landed at the airport three hours ago.
W:Yes, I did, and then I took the subway downtown, which didn't take long. But when I got in the taxi coming home, I got stuck in the traffic.
Text 2
W: Honey, which sofa do you think is best
M: I love the round arms of the blue sofa, but it's just too big. And the green one is really expensive.I'd go for the white one. It will definitely make our living room look brighter.
W:I agree.
Text 3
M:I'm looking for some special clothes for my friend's birthday party this Saturday.
W: I think I have some from the film festival last year. I was invited there because my new book was turned into a movie. Let me check when I get home.
Text 4
W: Do you think I should buy a new phone with a big screen
M: What is wrong with your current one Is it broken
W: No,I just want to update it.
Text 5
W: My hair is getting long. I think I will get it cut and colored.
M:Although I like your hair black, it would be nice to see you go brown for a change. W: Well, you've always said that is your favorite color, but I prefer red.
Text 6
W:Hi! Can you help me I'm looking for a gift for my brother.
M: Sure. What's the occasion Birthday
W:He did well in his exams, so I want to get him something nice.
M: Oh, great! What kind ofthings does he like
W: He's a big fan of Sherlock Holmes. But he's going away to university in September, so something for his flat might be nice.
M: Well, we have a range of Sherlock Holmes posters, which are popular with students.
Or, we have these Lego planes.
W:Oh, perfect! He loves Lego building blocks! Text 7 (第 10 题为推断题)
W: Can you collect the children from school today I won't be able to do it. M: OK, what's the problem
W:Someone is coming to the house at 4:00 p.m.to check the washing machine. I have to be there.
M: Oh yes. You know,I think the kids are old enough now to take the bus to and from school.
In this way, they can grow up and won't depend on us too much.
W: Maybe, but not today.
M: Well, when I was a kid, my father asked me to ride my bike to and from school. No car rides in those days.
W: But the roads are so busy these days.If the children did that, I would worry about their safety.
Text 8
M: What has happened to the copy machines Once you could just press a big button and get a copy of a document. Now it is like driving a space ship!
W:Oh, come on George.It's not that difficult.
M: Yes, it is.Why does progress always mean things getting more and more difficult It should make life easier.
W:This machine can print 100 copies a minute,in black and white or color,on different types ofpaper.
M: Great. But I need 10 copies right now for the meeting and the machine doesn't want to help. It's either broken or stuck.
W :George, there isn't any paper in it. Even the old machines needed paper. M: OK, where is it kept
W: In the store room.But if you're in a hurry, there's another machine on the second floor.I think
it's an old one.
Text 9
M: Good afternoon, Julia. How are you today
W:I'm great, thanks. Nice to meet you, sir.I'm already very interested in the hotel and can't wait to learn more about the company.
M: Thanks, Julia.And it's a pleasure to meet you, as well.Before getting into the job requirements, can you tell me a bit about your working experience
W: Sure.I've been working in hotels since I graduated. I started as the front desk, but was
promoted to become an assistant manager after three years. And I held that assistant manager position for another two years until now.
M: That's quite good!
W:It's primarily because of my previous boss.She influenced me a lot.
M: I'm glad to hear that. What has been the hardest part of being a manager in your experience
W:Oh, many aspects of management are challenging. But I'd say,luckily,I'm naturally calm and can easily maintain professional behavior.Also,although communicating with co-workers is fairly simple, I find it very difficult to ensure customers' satisfaction.
Text 10
M:Welcome, shoppers! Welcome to Tesco.This is a customer announcement. During the corona virus(冠状病毒)period, face coverings are strongly encouraged inside our market. If you happen
to forget wearing a face covering, please get one for free at our main entrance. We also continue to provide hand cleaning facilities just outside the entrance.Please continue to keep at least one meter distance between yourself and other shoppers, and shop alone when you can.For this week only, we are offering 10% off all our clothes, and twice that amount off shoes. With the cold weather coming in, we are also offering 30% off all scarves and gloves. You will also find excellent prices on all our Christmas food, including the whole turkeys and other meat products near the check-outs.As a store, we are hoping to raise plenty of money to help people get through hard times. We will be collecting dried foods to donate to local food banks. If you feel able to help, please do leave your charity donations at the customer service desk at the back of the store.

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