【英语】江苏省苏州十中2020-2021学年高二上学期10月阶段性检测试题

【英语】江苏省苏州十中2020-2021学年高二上学期10月阶段性检测试题

江苏省苏州十中2020-2021学年高二上学期 ‎10月阶段性检测英语试题 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1.Where will the woman most probably work?‎ A.In her hometown. B.In New York. C.In a university.‎ ‎2.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Teacher and student. ‎ B.Father and daughter. ‎ C.Interviewer and interviewee.‎ ‎3 When will the two speakers probably meet?‎ A.This morning. B.This afternoon. C. Early tomorrow.‎ ‎4.Why will the woman go to Edinburgh?‎ A.To attend a meeting. B.To visit relatives. C.To go sightseeing.‎ ‎5.How much does the woman have to pay?‎ A.$70. B.$105. C.$140.‎ 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，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。‎ ‎6.What season is it now?‎ A.Summer. B.Autumn. C. Winter.‎ ‎7.What does the man think the weather will be like this weekend?‎ A.It'll be rainy. B. It'll be fine. C. It'll be cold.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8 What is Jack now?‎ A,A high school student. B.A college student. C.A computer engineer.‎ ‎9.What is the real difference in his life now?‎ A.There is a lot of homework.‎ B.He has to be on his own.‎ C. There is much more to learn.‎ ‎10.What is the most important part of his plan?‎ A.What to do first.‎ B.When and where to make it.‎ C.How to make it.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11.Where does the conversation most probably take place A.In a double room. B.In a dry cleaner's. C.At a hotel front desk.‎ ‎12.What does the man ask about?‎ A.Whether he can have his washing done.‎ B.How much he has to pay for the laundry.‎ C.When he has to check out of the hotel.‎ ‎13.What offer does the woman make?‎ A.To dry-clean his suit. B.To carry his suitcase. C.To give him a lift.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14.What is the woman's destination?‎ A.The 16th Street. B. Battery Park. C.A bookshop.‎ ‎15.Why does she want to make a stop at Union Square?‎ A.Because the traffic is pretty heavy.‎ B.Because she wants to buy something.‎ C.Because Sally is waiting for her there.‎ ‎16.What can we know about the man?‎ A.He drives slowly. B.He likes reading. C.He provides good service.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.What is the speaker introducing?‎ A.A fun magazine. B.A TV program. C.A language project.‎ ‎18.What does"to pull the wool over someone's eyes"mean?‎ A.To stop someone. B.To trick someone. C.To persuade someone.‎ ‎19.How can we get the meaning of idioms?‎ A.By using the context.‎ B.By talking with native speakers.‎ C.By understanding individual words.‎ ‎20.What else is included in Learn Hot English?‎ A.Fashion. B. Food. C.Fitness.‎ 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A There are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London,the following are among the most famous ones.‎ Tower Bridge Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest,most recognizable bridges in the World.It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London.Tower Bridge is the only Thames Bridge that can be raised.It used to be raised about 50 times a day,but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week.‎ London Bridge The construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later.Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people,horses and carts.A' keep left rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly,that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City,USA,as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973.‎ Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Paul's Cathedral(圣保罗大教堂）in 2000.Thousands of people rushed to ‎ see the new bridge.Almost immediately after opening,the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors.It has now been reopened.The bridge is about 320 meters,costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers.‎ Westminster Bridge Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth.The present bridge,opened in 1862,is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750.The British romantic poet,William Wordsworth,wrote a famous poem＂Composed Upon Westminster Bridge"in the autumn of 1802.‎ Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River?Click here www.bridgesinbritain.com.‎ ‎21.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?‎ A The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA.‎ B.Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before.‎ C.Car and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge.‎ D. Westminster Bridge is for walkers only.‎ ‎22.The Passage is most probably taken from a A.school report B.website article C.teenage magazine D.science fiction ‎23.What can we learn from the passage?‎ A.William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the bridges on the Thames River.‎ B.Millennium Bridge wasn't built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebuilt.‎ C.That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old London Bridge.‎ D.Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River.‎ B On a cool morning,Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya.His calmness makes it easy to forget that he's tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world.Kasaine is tracking lions-especially one lion called Marti,who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy.‎ Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish,but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Maasai family he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife.Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going.During his 12-Kkilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints(爪印）of a lion from those of other animals.‎ Growing up,Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Maasai,tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection.But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them.He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path,searching for the lion that has left upon it his prints.‎ Each year,thousands of tourists crowd Kenya's national parks to try to have a look at the"big five”； elephants,rhinoceros,leopards,buffaloes and lions.The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nation's economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife.If Kenya's wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income.‎ Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地）for animals.But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas.They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Maasai lifestyle.But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.‎ ‎24.How did Kasaine track lions?‎ A.By working together with tourists.‎ B.By running after them all the time.‎ C.By going to school every day.‎ D.By studying their paw prints.‎ ‎25.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?‎ A.Maasai people are born animal lovers.‎ B.Tourism is a big threat to Kenya's wildlife.‎ C.Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.‎ D.Small animals are not included in their protection policy.‎ ‎26.What does the underlined word"it"in the last paragraph refer to?‎ A.Kenya's economic development.‎ B.People's leaving their original homes.‎ C.Kenya's second-largest income source.‎ D.Kenyan people's traditional Maasai lifestyle.‎ ‎27.What is the best title for the text?‎ A.Wildlife protection in Kenya B.Meeting a dangerous animal C.Wilson Kasaine's wise choice D.Learning to live with lions C Rainbow-coloured rubbish is the colourful waste created by a Swedish city with a unique recycling system.Like many cities in Sweden,Eskilstuna has an impressive recycling record.It met the EU' s 2020 target of recycling 50%of waste many years ago.But almost-everyone who lives here follows a strict recycling policy at home.People are expected to sort their household waste into seven separate categories, including food,textiles, cartons and metal. But what really makes the system stand out is the bright colour code.‎ The reason for this becomes clear at the city's recycling plant.The bags arrive all jumbled up(混乱） because they're collected altogether,once a fortnight from outside people's houses.But thanks to those bright colours,scanners can select the bags and separate them efficiently.The food-waste in green bags is processed on site into slurry(浆）to make biogas,which powers city's buses.One of the benefits of this method of recycling is that there is less cross-pollution, so more of the recycled waste can actually be used to make new things.‎ Like the rest of Sweden,Eskilstuna is committed to sending zero waste from its citizens to landfill（垃圾堆）。Waste that cannot be recycled is incinerated at a local plant to generate electricity.This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, but does create greenhouse gases.As countries around the world try to improve their recycling rates,some may look to Eskilstuna as an example to follow--as long as they think they can persuade their citizens to get busy sorting at home.‎ ‎88.How do people in Eskilstuna follow a strict recycling policy?‎ A.They recycle waste at their homes.‎ B.They send waste to recycling plants.‎ C.They spray waste with colorful paints.‎ D.They pack sorted waste with color bags.‎ ‎29.What is the advantage of the bright colour code?‎ A It avoids cross-pollution entirely.‎ B.The waste can be stored in a fixed site.‎ The bags take on a colorful look.‎ D.The bags can be easily classified.‎ ‎30.What does the underlined word"incinerated"in the last paragraph probably mean?‎ A.Burnt. B.Broken C.Buried. D.Wrapped.‎ ‎31.Which would be the best title for the passage?‎ A.Tips on how to sort household waste B.A Swedish city's recycling efforts C.Measures to collect messy waste bags D.A new policy for conservation D Battling coronavirus is an experience that will forever be etched(铭刻）in my mind.I had what's considered a mild(温和的）case,but this virus is cruel.Now that I've recovered,I'm sharing my story because I want people to take this situation seriously.‎ My boyfriend and I have been trying to trace our steps back to where we first came into contact with coronavirus,and we think it was the night we went out to celebrate his sister-in-law's 40th birthday in early March.We went to a Mexican restaurant on Long Island that Friday night,and we shared lots of laughs and food.‎ We didn't think anything of it at the time,of course.The news was just beginning to report the spread of COVID-19 in America,so it wasn't exactly at the forefront of my mind.Looking back now,I think that must have been the start of it all.My boyfriend,Luis,began showing symptoms on Monday,but we assumed it was a typical cold.He works from home,so we figured it would just blow over.He had body aches and a minor fever for five days,but it didn't seem a cause for concern.Then it took me down.‎ My symptoms began on Monday,March 16.It had been a week since Luis had been sick. It all began with a low fever,about 99 to 100 degrees.I felt really weak,but I still went to work.By the ‎ day's end,I told my boss I had to leave.At this point,coronavirus had begun to take over New York,so I was told to work from home.On Tuesday,the headache started.It was so intense that I had to lie down-it was too difficult to keep my head up.‎ By the end of the week, I knew something was off.This wasn't what a typical illness felt like.‎ Everything hurt.Luis and I decided it was time I seek medical help. My fever was only 100.6 degrees,but it felt like my skin was being pulled in opposite directions. My knees,hands,and even my earlobes hurt.‎ We went to nearby urgent care,where I filled out paperwork and waited for the doctor.After examining me,the doctor said he was certain I would test positive for coronavirus and that I'd contracted（感染）it from Luis.‎ That Saturday evening was the absolute worst. I didn't know how much worse I was going to get, and I feared the uncertainty of it all.‎ My fever finally broke the following Wednesday. I went to bed that night,and the next morning I awoke to a perfect 98.6-degree temperature that remained consistent.It was such a relief.Two days later the health department called me with the news that I'd tested positive for COVID-19.By then,I was feeling mostly back to myself again,except for a lingering(继续存留）dry cough.‎ ‎32.What might be the source of the author and her boyfriend's coronavirus?‎ A.A birthday celebration.‎ B.A mild coronavirus case.‎ C.A painful experience.‎ D.A serious situation in USA.‎ ‎33.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?‎ A.The news of COVID-19 was unknown to the author.‎ B.The author didn't take the spread of COVID-19 seriously.‎ C.The author didn't suffer from-a low_fever at the beginning.‎ D.The news of COVID-19 was just like that of a typical cold.‎ ‎34.In which case did the author ask for a leave?‎ A.After her symptoms began.‎ B.Once Luis had body aches.‎ C.Before the virus took her down.‎ D.When she could hardly sit up.‎ ‎35.What indicates the turning point of the author's illness?‎ A.The positive test result.‎ B.A lingering dry cough.‎ C.A temperature return.‎ D.The concern for herself.‎ 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。‎ Lots of people find it hard to get up in the morning, and put the blame on the alarm clock.In fact, the key to easy morning wake-up lies in resetting your body clock. 36 Here is how to make one ‎37 In order to make a change, you need to decide why it is important. Do you want to get up in time to have breakfast with your family,get in some exercise,or just be better prepared for your day?Once you are clear about your reasons,tell your family or roommates about the change you want to make.‎ Rethink mornings.Now that you know why you want to wake up,consider re-arranging your morning activities.If you want time to have breakfast with your family,save some time the night before by setting out clothes,shoes,and bags. 38。That's a quarter-hour more you could be sleeping if you bought a coffee maker with a timer.‎ Keep your sleep or wake schedule on weekends.If you're tired out by Friday night,sleeping in on Saturday could sound wonderful.But compensating(补偿）on the weekends actually feeds into your sleepiness the following week,a recent study found. 39‎ Keep a record and evaluate it weekly.Keep track of your efforts and write down how you feel. After you've tried a new method for a week,take a look at your record. 40 If not,take another look at other methods you could try.‎ A.Get a sleep specialist.‎ B.Find the right motivation.‎ C.A better plan for sleep can help.‎ D.And consider setting a second alarm.‎ E.If the steps you take are working,keep it up.‎ F.Stick to your set bedtime and wake-up time,no matter the day.‎ G.Reconsider the 15 minutes you spend in line at the café to get coffee.‎ 第三部分：完形填空（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。‎ Long long ago, a wise man who lived a simple life in a village was famous throughout the country. The king heard about his stories and was so_41_ with the man's modest behavior that he invited the wise man to live with him in the 42‎ The wise man willingly accepted,which surprised the king,who had expected it would take 43 to persuade him to accept the invitation.＿44，the king made luxurious arrangements for his stay.‎ To the king's greater 45，the wise man 46 quickly and even enjoyed all the luxuries of the palace.While the king started suspecting that maybe he was cheated by the wise man,he just kept his 47 to himself and continued to 48 the wise man.A year later,the wise man was still enjoying his stay.‎ One day,the king made up his mind to talk to the wise man about his thoughts.He said,"When I first met you,I 49 your lifestyle and minimum needs,but what I see now is totally the 50 I am 51 about what is the difference between you and me."The wise man smiled and said,"I am 52 for you to ask this question,but I will answer you tomorrow morning."‎ The next morning the wise man came to the king and said,"I am leaving for an unknown place. 53 you really want the answer,you will have to leave your palace,your family,your kingdom and accompany me."The king hesitated for a while,and then he said,"Yon know I can't do that!"‎ The wise man smiled and replied,"Yes,I know.And that is the 54 between you and me.I can leave all pleasures and comforts behind 55 I want to because I am not attached to them,but you are.I hope you have your answer now."The king finally understood.He requested the wise man to stay on,but the man refused.As he was leaving,he said to the king,"Remember,what you hold on to holds you.And since I hold on to nothing,I have nothing to give up.I am forever free."‎ ‎41.A.impressed B. satisfied C.shocked D.excited ‎42.A.village B.house C.city D.palace ‎43.A. risks B.efforts C.campaigns D.chances ‎44.A.Moreover B.Besides C.However D.Otherwise ‎45.A.joy B.disappointment C.surprise D.relief ‎46.A.looked down B.got down C.settled down D. set down ‎47.A.words B.notes C.spirits D.thoughts ‎48.A.understand B.predict C.support D.observe ‎49.A.adopted B.admired C.attracted D.admitted ‎50.A.same B.believable C.opposite D.available ‎51.A.anxious B.interested C.excited D.confused ‎52.A.ready B.famous C.grateful D.late ‎53.A.Unless B.Because C.If D.Although ‎54.A.balance B.difference C.experience D.distance ‎55. A.whichever B.wherever C.however D.whenever 第四部分：语法填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的词，如有括号提示，请以提示词的正确形式填空。‎ 请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。‎ Nowadays,social networking addiction has become a rising concern. Social networking addiction is a phrase sometimes used 56______（refer)to someone spending too much time using Facebook, Twitter,Instagram and other forms of social media-so much that it 57____（influence)other aspects of daily life.‎ Addiction usually refers to habitual 58____（behave)that' are difficult to control and it may lead to negative effects.In most addictions,people feel forced to do certain activities so often that they become a harmful habit, 59 _____then affects other important activities such as work or school.‎ In that context,a social networking addict could 60_____（consider)someone with a powerful inner drive to use social media repeatedly---61_____（constant)checking Facebook status updates or following people's profiles on,for example,for hours on end.d But it is hard to tell when fondness for 62 _____activity becomes a dependency and crosses the line into a damaging habit or addiction.Does 63_____（spend)three hours a day on Twitter ‎ reading random tweets from strangers mean you're addicted 64 _____Twitter How about five hours?You could argue you were reading headline news or 65______（need)to stay current in your field for work, right?‎ 第五部分：词汇检测（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 根据首字母或中文提示，写出下列各句中的单词，并将单词的完整形式写在答题卡上相 应题号的横线上。注意字体端正，卷面整洁。‎ ‎66.Alcohol can damage the liver and do great harm if c_____________in an uncontrolled way.‎ ‎67.Environmental c_________________ has been a hot topic in recent years.‎ ‎68.Compared with his sister,Jerry is even more s_____________to,and more easily troubled by,emotional and relationship problems.‎ ‎69.We must take preventive m__________________to reduce crime in the area.‎ ‎70.-How many people attended your party yesterday?‎ ‎－Almost 200,with their ages r____from 15 to 80. It was indeed an unforgettable,moment for me.‎ ‎71 ___________(给... ...留下印象）by its beauty, Oscar felt a strong desire to find its owner.‎ ‎72.Usually girls' friendships are_____________(扎根于）in shared feelings and support.‎ ‎73.I can ask him if he can give us a better price if we buy in large _______________(大量）‎ ‎74.The product was developed in_______________（反应）to customer demand.‎ ‎75.-Can you recommend some books on the present financial crisis?‎ ‎－What about this book dealing with the social,______（经济）and political issues of the period?‎ 第六部分：写作（共二节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（共1小题；满分15分）‎ 假设你是李华，最近获得了希望之星的（Star of Outlook English Talent Competition)全国一等奖。你非常感谢你的朋友Brooklyn在过去一年里对于你的鼓励与帮助。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示感谢。要点如下：‎ ‎1)写信目的；‎ ‎2)回忆在比赛前后 Brooklyn 对于你的帮助；‎ ‎3)再次表示感谢与表达良好的祝愿。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1)词数80左右；‎ ‎2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3)开头和结尾已为你写好；‎ ‎4)请在答题卡的相应位置作答；‎ ‎5)字体端正，格式规范，卷面整洁。‎ Dear Brooklyn,‎ I haven’t seen you for a long time since we parted last year and I have a good news to share with you.‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（共1小题；满分20分）‎ 读下面材料，根据其情节和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ One weekend in July,Jane and her husband,Tom,had driven three hours to camp overnight by a lake in the forest.Unfortunately,on the way an unpleasant subject came up and they started to quarrel. By the time they reached the lake,Jane was so angry that she said to Tom,"I'm going to find a better spot for us to camp"and walked away.‎ With no path to follow,Jane just walked on for quite a long time.After she had climbed to a high place,she turned around,hoping to see the lake. To her surprise,she saw nothing but forest and,far beyond,a snowcapped mountain top.She suddenly realized that she was lost.‎ ‎“Tom!”she cried."Help!"‎ No reply.If only she had not left her mobile phone in that bag with Tom. Jane kept moving,but the farther she walked,the more confused she became.As night was beginning to fall, Jane was so tired that she had to stop for the night.Lying awake in the dark,Jane wanted very ‎ much to be with Tom and her family, She wanted to hold him and tell him how much she loved him.‎ Jane rose at the break of day,hungry and thirsty.She could hear water trickling(滴落）somewhere at a distance.Quickly she followed the sound to a stream.To her great joy,she also saw some berry bushes.She drank and ate a few berries.Never in her life had she tasted anything better.‎ Feeling stronger now,Jane began to walk along the stream and hope it would lead her to' the lake.‎ As she picked her way carefully along the stream,Jane heard a helicopter.Is that for me? Unfortunately,the trees made it impossible for people to see her from above.A few minutes later, another helicopter flew overhead.Jane took off her yellow blouse,thinking that she should go to an open area and flag them if they came back again.‎ 注意：‎ ‎1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2)续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；‎ ‎3)请在答题卡的相应位置作答；‎ ‎4)字体端正，格式规范，卷面整洁。‎ Paragraph l:‎ But no more helicopter came and it was getting dark again. ___________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph2:‎ It was daybreak when Jane woke up. _____________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ 听力 1-5 BCCAB 6-10 BABBC 11-15 CABBC 16-20 CABAC 阅读21-23 DBC 24-27 DCBA 28-31 DDAB 32-35 ABAC 七选五36-40 CBGFE 完形填空 41-45 ADBCC 46-50 CDDBC 51-55 DACBD 语法填空56 to refer 57. influences/has influenced 58. behaviours / behaviors 59. which 60.be considered 61. constantly 62.an 63.spending 64.to 65. needed ‎ 单词拼写66. consumed 67. conservation 68. sensitive 69. measures 70. ranging 71. Impressed 72. anchored 73. quantities 74. response 75. economic ‎ 应用文写作 (略)‎ 读后续写 But no more helicopters came and it was getting dark again. Jane had to stay alone in the forest for another cold night. At that moment, she felt a little sad, but she wasn’t so frightened. She reminded herself constantly, “Tom must have called for those helicopters. Maybe he was in one of them and will return soon! I have to guide him tomorrow. ”She fell asleep and dreamed of seeing Tom. It was daybreak when Jane woke up. She ate some berries and then walked along the stream, hoping to find a suitable place to guide the helicopter. She walked and walked, exhausted but full of hope. Suddenly, she spotted a huge flat rock. She managed to climb onto it and waited with patience. The helicopter appeared again. The nearer it got, the more she waved the yellow blouse. To her great joy, the helicopter didn’t miss Jane this time and it landed near the big rock slowly. Tom jumped off the helicopter and rushed towards Jane. They hugged each other tightly and burst into tears.‎ 英语听力原文 Text 1‎ M: Are you going to work and live in your hometown?‎ W: I’d love to, but there are no career opportunities there. So I’ll move to New York when I graduate from university.‎ Text 2‎ M: I’ve looked through your application. You have experience in this position.‎ W: Yes. I’ve worked in this position for three years.‎ Text 3‎ W: Can I have a talk with you sometime today?‎ M: Well, I’ll be terribly busy this morning. And a meeting in the afternoon till 4:00 o’clock, but any other time is OK.‎ W: Then let’s try early tomorrow.‎ Text 4‎ M: Ann, do you have a meeting in Edinburgh tomorrow?‎ W: Yes. I’m going to see some important people. Why?‎ M: I’m going to Glasgow and it’s quite near Edinburgh.‎ W: Oh...I’m going to drive there tomorrow, so you can go with me.‎ Text 5‎ W: How much will it cost my child and me to go to Boston by train?‎ M: It’s $70 for you and half of the ticket price for your child because she is shorter than 1.2 meters.‎ Text 6‎ M: It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?‎ W: Yes, nice and sunny.‎ M: It’s much better than last week. It was too warm then.‎ W: I’m glad summer is over. I like autumn best.‎ M: So do I. It’s neither too hot nor too cold. The sky is clear and blue.‎ W: It’s a good time to have a picnic. Do you want to have one this weekend?‎ M: I’d love to, but I think it is going to rain. The weatherman said it will.‎ W: I don’t think he is right. It hasn’t rained for a week.‎ M: But he’s usually right in his weather news.‎ W: I’m sure we’ll have fine weather for our picnic.‎ Text 7‎ W: Jack, what were you like as a kid?‎ M: Mm...when I was a kid, I was kind of naughty.‎ W: You? Really? What was the turning point?‎ M: When I graduated from high school. ‎ W: What do you mean?‎ M: You don’t understand that life is just beginning when you graduate. After I finished high school, I realized that I still had a lot to learn.‎ W: Oh, I see. You’ve grown up now. What are you doing in college?‎ M: I’m majoring in computer science, and there is so much more to do now than when I was in high school.‎ W: You mean a lot of reading and homework?‎ M: More than that. The real difference is that I have to depend on myself.‎ W: Oh, yes. I agree.‎ M: I’m thinking of making a plan, er... about what to do first... when and where to do it.‎ W: Most importantly, how to do it.‎ M: Yes, you’re right.‎ Text 8‎ M: Hello, we’ve got a reservation. The name is Johnson.‎ W: Right, Mr. Johnson. Let me see. Yes. Here we are. Two double rooms for three nights. Is that right?‎ M: Yes, that’s it.‎ W: Would you mind filling in this form, please?‎ M: Not at all. Is there a laundry service here?‎ W: Yes, sir. And we can have dry cleaning done for you, too.‎ M: Excellent! Can I have my suit cleaned, then?‎ W: Certainly. I’ll have it collected from your room.‎ M: Right. Er，...how long will it take?‎ W: You’ll get the suit back this evening. Here are the keys to the rooms.‎ M: Thanks. By the way, where is the lift?‎ W: Oh, let me show you the way. Do you want me to carry your suitcase?‎ M: No thanks. I can manage.‎ W: This way, please.‎ Text 9‎ W: Taxi!‎ M: Where to go, Madam?‎ W: Battery Park, please—but can you make a stop at Union Square? I want to pick up my friend there.‎ M: Of course.‎ W: How long will it take to Union Square?‎ M: Well, that depends on the traffic, you know. It’s pretty heavy this afternoon.‎ W: Can you make it in fifteen minutes? I’m already ten minutes late.‎ M: OK, I’ll try. Where exactly is your friend waiting at that place?‎ W: On the 14th Street side. Oh, we’re already at the 16th Street. You’re fast. Can you turn left at the next corner?‎ M: Oh, you got it.‎ W: I think she’s around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there she is! Just in front of the bookshop. Sally! ‎ Text 10‎ Hi, and welcome to another issue of Learn Hot English—the fun magazine for learning English. In this month’s issue, we’re looking at some really useful idioms. As you probably already know, an idiom is a group of words that are used to describe a situation, event or experience. However, the meaning of the idiom is often different to the separate meanings of the individual words. For example, to “pull the wool over someone’s eyes” means to stop that person from seeing or discovering something by tricking them or lying to them. Native speakers use idioms all the time when speaking and writing. So, it’s important that you can understand them. In many cases, the best thing to do is to try to guess their meaning from the context—what the people are talking or writing about. Of course, that’s not all we’re looking at this month, there are pages on troublesome tourists, TV vocabulary, fitness, and latest news. Well, we hope you enjoy reading and listening to this issue of Learn Hot English. Have fun, learn lots of English and see you all next month!‎