2021西安阎良区高一下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

这是一份2021西安阎良区高一下学期期末考试英语试题含答案，共15页。
阎良区2020 ~2021学年度第二学期期末质量检测
高一英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷共10页，全卷满分150分，答题时间为120分钟；
2.答卷前,考生须准确填写自己的姓名、准考证号,并认真核准条形码上的姓名、准考证号；
3.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题必须使用0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔书写，涂写要工整、清晰；
4.考试结束后,监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理;试题卷不回收。
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing?
A. Asking for directions. B. Giving advice. C. Offering help.
2. What is the man most probably?
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A trainer.
3. What's the man going to do this afternoon?
A. Help his brother. B. Learn physics. C. Go boating.
4. What's the conversation mainly about?
A. A play. B. A concert. C. A movie.
5. What is the weather like now probably?
A. Cold. B. Hot. C. Warm.
第二节（共15小题,每小题L5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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man like doing best in his free time?
A. Writing stories. B. Collecting stamps. C. Traveling around.
7. Who is the man probably talking to?
A. His classmate. B. His teacher. C. His mother.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman invite the man to do today?
A. Attend a party. B. See a film. C. Study together.
9. When will the speakers meet?
A. At 4： 15. B. At 4： 45. C. At 4： 30.
10. Where will the speakers meet?
A. At the bookstore. B. At an ice-cream shop. C. At the school gate.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman think of her basketball experience?
A. Helpful. B. Terrible. C. Interesting.
12. What sport does the woman probably play now?
A. Football. B. Badminton. C. Tennis.
13. When did the man fall in love with football?
A. At the age of 10. B. At the age of 18. C. At the age of 12.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where are the speakers?
A. On a bus. B. On a train. C. In a taxi.
15. What is wrong with the man?
A. He feels sick. B. He feels lazy. C. He can't see anything.
16. What are the speakers going to do?
A. Tour the city. B. See an exhibition. C. Climb a mountain.
17. What are the speakers talking about at the end of the conversation?
A. A teacher. B. A tour guide. C. A tourist.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where was Fauja born?
A. In India. B. In England. C. In Canada.
19. Why did Fauja start to run?
A. To build up his body. B. To take part in the marathon. C. To forget his sadness.
20. Which of the following best describes Fauja?
A. Creative. B. Sensitive. C. Determined.
第二部分:阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题,每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
The United States has a vast network of National Parks spread all around the country. Here are some National Parks for you.
Arches National Park, Utah
More than 2,000 natural stone arches make Arches National Park a special place in Utah. Travelers from around the world come to see brilliant sunsets that light up the sky each night. Hikers and rock climbers will love the endless options for exploring, while more low-key visitors are sure to love the camping.
Acadia, Maine
Super close to Bar Harbor, one of Maine's most beloved tiny towns, Acadia National Park tops travel guides for the Vacation State. Before making your way to Mt. Desert island, dine on the country's most famous fish and lake advantage of the opportunity to go whale watching on the Atlantic Ocean. When visiting Acadia, set aside some time to hike and go boating.
Mount Rainier, Washington
We couldn't leave the park with you slowly moving ice off the list. Washington's Mount Rainier National Park, found southeast of Seattle, has 25 of them( along with the famous volcano) as its attention catching sight. The National Park says it's "the snowiest place on earth where snow is measured regularly. "If snowcapped peaks aren't your thing, plan to visit the park when the weather is warmer.
Great Sand Dunes (沙丘)，Colorado
You probably imagine the Rocky Mountains when you think about Colorado, but did you know that the Centennial state is also home to the United States, largest sand dunes? See them for yourself at Great Sand Dunes National Park, where you can go sand boarding or “fat biking”. Though June temperatures are said to be some of Southern Colorado's best, a warm winter day can be an equally enjoyable time to see the dunes.
21. What do Arches National Park and Acadia have in common?
A. Tourists can hike in the parks. B. They are located in tiny towns.
C. Both of the parks offer sea food. D. They offer free guide to travellers.
22. What attracts travellers most in Mount Rainier?
A. Sunsets. B. Whales. C. Ice. D. Sands.
23. Where can you go if you are fond of cycling?
A. Arches National Park, Utah B. Acadia, Maine
C. Mount Rainier, Washington D. Great Sand Dunes, Colorado
B
Louise Gluck has been no stranger to awards over her long and storied career, since her first publication in 1968. In 1993 , she won the Pulitzer Prize for her collection of poems, The Wild Iris. And on Oct. 8 she became the 16th woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature with the Nobel prizes first awarded in 1901.
Gluck was honored for her unmistakable poetic voice that, with simple beauty, makes individual existence universal. Often said to be an autobiographical poet, drawing from the inner parts of her life, "Gluck is not to be regarded as a confessional(忏悔（ poet. She seeks the universal," Nobel Committee Chair Anders Olsson said in a statement.
Gluck,77, the author of 12 poetry collections, has been able to turn her life experiences into universal themes covering life, loss and isolation （孤独）.Because of this, readers have often found her poetry to be “dark”. However, there is much more than darkness in her voice, as noted by Olsson. "It is direct and ... also a voice full of humor, “ he said.
For example, in her poem Snowdrops, she uses the coming of spring after winter to show rebirth of life after death. She leads readers down a depressing path only to reconnect with the light at the near end. At the conclusion of the poem, readers are left to feel the "cool wind of the new world" as they watch a new spring. This is often the case in Gluck's poetry, being able to feel joy even after not having done so for a long time.
Although she's already a well-known writer, experienced in exploring pain and healing （愈合）,Gluck did feel honored to be given the famed Nobel award. However, when asked what the prize means to her, the lyric poet responded by saying, "It's too new... I don't know really what it means." Her only hope is that she can preserve her daily life.
24. What do we know about Louise Gluck?
A. She had her first collection published in 1993.
B. Her poems are based on life experiences.
C. The Wild Iris won her the Nobel Prize.
D. She is a successful confessional poet.
25. What does Olsson think of Gluck's poems?
A. They are too dark for readers.
B. They focus on individual existence.
C. They are frank and humorous in style.
D. They are mainly about human personality.
26, Why does the author mention Snowdrops in Paragraph 4?
A. To show the features of Gluck's poetry.
B. To introduce the main plots of this poem.
C. To describe Gluck's creativity in choosing themes.
D. To explain Gluck's purpose in writing Snowdrops.
27. How does Gluck feel about winning the Nobel Prize?
A. She is not qualified for the prize. B. She can't believe she got the prize.
C. It makes a difference as expected. D. It may disturb her daily life.
C
Canadians have a global reputation（名声）for being polite. A survey ranked Canada first out of 50 countries. Most Canadians think that while being polite can be a superficial attitude when people are communicating with friend and strangers, being “kind” to others generally requires a much greater effort and truly knows who you are as a person.
A national survey made by Environics Research Group for Coca-Cola Canada shows that on average each Canadian has shown kindness to others through random （随意的）actions four times in the last four weeks. Examples of their kindness include things such as opening a door for a stranger, offering to carry heavy items or giving up your seat for someone else in a public bus.
With millions of acts of kindness happening every day, most Canadians surveyed felt kind folks deserved more recognition for their actions. Coca-Cola Canada has decided to praise some very special individuals who make others happy with good acts in their own communities. The goal is to share their stories to help inspire others to give a little kindness too.
“ When it comes to kindness, seeing really is believing," says Carolyn Harty, Senior Brand Manager of Coca-Cola. "More than half of Canadians are inspired to pay it forward themselves when they see others making a kind gesture. It is these small acts of kindness that make a large difference and inspire people and create happiness. "
Sixteen-year-old Sheliza Kassam, from Canada, decided on her thirteenth birthday that instead of gifts, she and her family would help feed families in need. Her small action became larger and developed into a non-profit organization that Sheliza now runs to hold birthday parties for children living in shelters who otherwise would not be able to celebrate their special day.
Another teen Nathan Unrau started out with a one-time school charity project that just couldn't help. With the support of his parents, Lunches with Love has become a non-profit organization that makes and gives away 450 paper bag lunches to the local homeless people every other Saturday.
28. For what are Canadians famous all around the world?
A. Working hard. B. Being grateful for others' help.
C. Behaving rudely in public. D. Having good manners.
29. What does the national survey mainly tell us?
A. Why Canadians show kindness. B. What kindness means.
C. How kind Canadians are. D. When Canadians show politeness.
30. What's the purpose of Coca-Cola Canada's praising the special individuals?
A. To encourage all the people to spread kindness.
B. To celebrate the great events of kindness.
C. To show the ways of making others happy.
D. To remind people of the importance of kindness.
31. What did Sheliza Kassam and Nathan Unrau have in common?
A. They were once supported by others.
B. They offer others some food.
C. They enjoyed staying with children.
D. They came from the same organizations.
D
Plenty of science fiction ( sci-f) movies over the decades have shown us different versions of Mars. The truth about the Martian surface might be exciting because it's real. And with NASA's Mars 2020 mission set to launch this summer, we're facing more discovery.
So far, thanks to a decade of research enabled by NASA's Curiosity rover, we've learned that lakes, rivers streams and likely oceans used to appear on Mars. While its water disappeared over three billion years ago, it tells us that Mars used to be habitable. This knowledge confuses us because so far, we5ve seen no clear evidence of life there, not even a virus. But if Mars was once habitable, wouldn't it have life? NASA is now prepared to take the next step to answer this question with the launch of another rover (探测 器),Perseverance. Every time a rover goes to Mars, it just stays there, with no way to fly back home. So we have never brought rock or soil samples back from Mars.
Perseverance rover will change this. Its primary and unique purpose is to collect samples that a future spacecraft can return to Earth. These samples will tell us more about the geologic history of Mars than anything we've learned, which is already a lot. Since 2012,the Curiosity rover has traveled more than a dozen miles, making observations along the way with its 10 instruments.
Thanks to data from the Curiosity rovers Sample Analysis at Mars instrument, we know that Mars does indeed have organic materials. That's more complex than we expected to find on the surface of Mars. And that's exactly why we want to gather the most interesting samples and bring them back to Earth. We expect to find out much more about Mars once we get samples back from the Mars 2020 mission.
32. What is the purpose of Mars 2020 Mission?
A. To study the life on Mars. B. To travel around the universe.
C. To show the power of NASA. D. To explore the Martian surface.
33. What does the underlined word “habitable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Enjoyable to visit. B. Suitable for living.
C. Ready for changes. D. Convenient to travel.
34. What was the problem with Mars exploration before Perseverance?
A. The rovers could not reach Mars.
B. Observations were hard to make.
C. Samples on Mars couldn't be brought back.
D. Study instruments got lost in the space station.
35. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?
A. New Mars Rover to be Launched B. Sei-fi Movies on Mars to be Made
G. Curiosity to Bring Back Mars Samples D. NASA to Send Manned Rover to Mars
第二节（共5小题,每小题2分，满分10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。
Good social skills are an important part of building rich friendships, enjoying yourself in public, and succeeding in your career. 36 ,you might run into some trouble chatting with people you don't know. Don't worry-there are plenty of easy ways to improve your social skills throughout your daily life. 37 .
1. Compliment （赞美）someone.
Take a quick look to make sure the person isn't busy or in a hurry. 38 Keep the conversation going by sharing simple ideas and asking questions. A friendly conversation with a stranger is an easy way to give your social skills a boost. You could say “I love your coat" or “I really like the way you style your hair."
2. 39 .
Teams are great ways to meet like-minded people. Strike up a conversation with someone sitting near you. You might say, "It's so nice to see so many people here" or “What brings you here?” You might make a friend through the conversation.
3. Listen to the people around you.
40 ,but don't try to control the dialogue. Listen for openings where you can ask relevant（相关 的）questions throughout the conversation. Being an active, attentive listener is a key part of good social skills.
A. Join a class or club
B. If you consider yourself to be shy
G. The following are a few ways of developing praising skills
D. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you get started
E. Listen to just an opening and jump into the conversation quickly
F. Then, say hello and offer a compliment
G. It's important to be open and vocal in a conversation
第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题,每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选 项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
I used to do the luxury（奢侈品）business, but I failed in the global financial crisis （金融危机）.I lost everything, including my 41 and my rich life. I kept looking for work for a long time, but 42 luck. My confidence was gone.
A friend of mine owned several car washes（洗车店），and he 43 me a job. I refused. To me, working in a car wash meant 44 When I didn't have money for a niece5s birthday 45 ,1 knew I had to do something. So I called my friend back and 46 the job.
On the third day of the work, a beautiful woman, who was my assistant five years ago, pulled in 47 a brand new Lexus. Wearing a red jacket with a car wash logo on it, I was about to die from shame. There was nowhere to run, no place to 48 However, something that happened 49 really changed my life. While her car was getting 50 , she said she was happy to see me, that I'd been a great 51 ,and that she was glad I was working. Too many of her friends were 52 , and at least I wasn't trapped behind a desk. I realized how 53 I truly was, and I decided I would try my best to increase my friends business. 54 , over the next few months, I 55 a large number of deluxe washes （豪华洗车服务）.I saw hundreds of people every day, and none of them thought I was a failure. They all 56 me. Then, about six months later, one of my old clients （客户）called asking me to help set up a new 57 company. A few months after that, I moved the company to Asia and met new cultures and
58 markets.
Therefore, not from behind a 59 but from a red jacket,! gained my 60 and came to my success.
41. A. partner
B. job
C. car
D. cousin
42. A. unlike
B. within
C. against
D. without
43. A. offered
B. afforded
C. settled
D. expressed
44. A. command
B. failure
C. request
D. disadvantage
45. A. journey
B. journal
C. present
D. wedding
46. A. attended
B. rejected
C. accepted
D. flew
47. A. driving
B. riding
C. taking
D. organizing
48. A. upset
B. cycle
C. bend
D. hide
49. A. westward
B. afterward
C. backward
D. forward
50. A. repaired
B. exposed
C. washed
D. divided
51. A. assistant
B. boss
C. person
D. doctor
52. A. unemployed
B. changed
C. traveled
D. frightened
53. A. entire
B. frequent
C. lucky
D. grateful
54. A. In addition
B. In general
C. As a result
D. As for
55. A. sold
B. understood
C. pulled
D. mixed
56. A. respected
B. laughed at
C. concerned
D. gave in
57. A. attitude
B. block
C. petrol
D. luxury
58. A. fluent
B. determining
C. reliable
D. growing
59. A. car
B. desk
C. job
D. wash
60. A. insurance
B. expression
C. vocabulary
D. confidence
第二节 语法填空(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。
The Lantern Festival, falling in the first Chinese lunar month, is an important and traditional festival celebrated by people nationwide. It is the first time that people 61. ( see) the full moon in the lunar year. In ancient China, night is called Xiao and the first lunar month is called Yuan month, so this festival is also called the Lantern Festival in China. It marks the end of the 62. (celebrate)of the Spring Festival and is also the first major festival for people 63. (observe) after Chinese New Year.
Like the Spring Festival, on the Lantern Festival, all the family members go home 64. a reunion. In the evening, people usually watch beautiful lanterns, guess interesting and 65. (challenge) lantern riddles and perform wonderful dragon dances. In addition, it is 66. .
custom for people to eat yuanxiao, a kind of sweet dumpling,67. is made of sweet rice flour into balls with 68. (vary) fillings. In some places people sometimes put a coin into a certain yuanxiao when making sweet rice dumplings. It is believed that the one who 69. .
(happen) to find and eat the sweet rice dumpling with a coin in 70. will have good luck for the whole year.
第四部分:写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共1。小题,每小题1分，满分10分)
假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处 语言错误，每句中最多有两处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧ ),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday afternoon, my parents and I go to the supermarket near my home to buy some food. On the way back to home, I saw several teenager of my age wandering aimlessly around the square. They were shaking with cold and looked as if they were very hungry. It was so a cold night that I felt pity for him. I remembered the food we had bought and give it to them. Then we walked home silent. I felt happy to be able to give others hand.
My parents also felt very proud at me. They said we should do all we could to helping those who are in trouble.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你校英文报“人与动物”栏目刊登主题为“保护野生动物”的短文，邀你投稿。 请你根据以下提示写一篇英语短文。内容包括：
1.野生动物出现生存危机的原因；2.所带来的影响；3.解决办法。
注意:1 .可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯；
2.词数:不少于100词。
Protecting Wild Animals
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阎良区2020〜2021学年度第二学期期末质量检测
高一英语参考答案及评分标准
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）
1. A 2. B 3.C 4. C 5.B
第二节（共15小题,每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
6. B 7. A 8.B 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. A 15, A
16. C 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. C
第二部分:阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题,每小题2分，满分30分）
A）21. A 22. C 23. D
B）24.B 25. C 26. A 27. D
C）28.D 29. C 30. A 31. B
D）32. D 33. B 34. C 35. A
第二节（共5小题,每小题2分，满分10分）
36. B 37. D 38. F 39. A 40. G
第三部分:英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题,每小题1.5分，满分30分）
41. B 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C
51. B 52. A 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. A 57. D 58. D 59. B 60. D
第二节 语法填空（共10小题,每小题1 . 5分，满分15分）
61. have seen 62. celebration 63. to observe 64. for 65. challenging
66. a 67. which 68. various 69. happens 70. it
第四部分:写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题,每小题1分，满分10分）

第二节书面表达（满分25分）
参考范文：
Protecting Wild Animals
At present, as a consequence of human activities, many wild animals are endangered. Worse still, some of them may disappear forever.
There is no doubt that hunting wild animals has a bad influence. For one thing, it causes the imbalance of our ecosystem. For another, it leads to the spread of infectious disease from animals to us human beings, such as SARS and COVID-19.
As far as I am concerned, something must be done to stop this illegal act. Nature reserves ought to be built so as to offer more living space to wildlife. What's more, we should never have wild animals for food, as they are part of the environment.
一、评分原则
1.本题总分为25分，按五个档次给分。
2.评分时,首先根据作文的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、 确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3.词数少于100的,从得分中减去2分。
4.评分的观察点为：写作要点、应用词汇和语法结构的多样性、准确性以及上下文的连 贯性。
5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考 虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
6.如书写较差，影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求
第五档：（21~25分）
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
——覆盖所有写作要点，陈述充分。
——应用恰当语法结构和词汇。
——语法结构和词汇方面有个别错误,主要表现在复杂语法结构或较高级词汇层面。具备 较强的语言运用能力。
——语句间有效使用连接成分,全文结构紧凑。
完全达到预期规定的任务的写作目的。
第四档：（16-20分）
完成了试题规定的任务。
——覆盖所有写作要点,陈述较充分。
——应用的语法结构和词汇能够满足写作任务的要求。
——语法结构和词汇方面有些许错误，主要表现在较复杂语法结构或常用词汇层面。
——语句间应用简单的连接成分,全文结构比较紧凑。
达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档：（11 ~15分）
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
——覆盖所有写作要点，陈述欠充分；仅覆盖部分写作要点。
——应用的语法结构和词汇能够满足写作任务的一般要求。
——语法结构和词汇方面有一些错误,主要表现在一般语法结构和基本词汇层面。
——语句间应用简单的连接成分，全文内容基本连贯。
整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档：（6 ~ 10分）
未完成试题规定的任务。
——漏掉或未描述清楚部分内容，含有一些无关信息。
——语法结构单调，词汇知识有限。
——有不少语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
——内容缺少连贯性。
信息未能清楚地达给读者。
第一档:（1~5分）
未完成试题规定的任务。
——未理解试题要求，明显遗漏内容,含有不少无关信息。
——语法结构和词汇方面的错误较多，影响对写作内容的理解。
——仅个别句子或短语可读,内容不连贯。
未能传达信息。
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未能传达给读者任何信息;内容太少，无法评判;写作内容与题目无关或无法看清楚。
三、说明
1.写作要点可用不同方式表达。
2.对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分。
阎良区2020 ~2021学年度第二学期期末质量检测
高一英语听力
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。
Text 1
M ： Can you tell me how to get to the railway station from here?
W ：I’d love to help you, but I'm a stranger here myself.
Text 2
M ： Come in and take your seat, Madam. So what's your problem?
W ：I’ve been feeling really tired recently and I don't know what the problem is. Could you give me an examination, please?
Text 3
M ： Mary, what about going boating with me at the park this afternoon?
W ：I’d like to, but my younger brother has difficulty with his physics. He needs my help.
Text 4
W ： Did you see The Violinist when it was in the theaters? It was great.
M： Yes. That's a movie I will always remember. I think it's the best movie I have ever seen.
Text 5
W： You have kept the temperature too low in this room. You might get a cold. Just make it a little warmer.
M： In a moment, mom. I nearly melted down outside. I really need some cool air now.

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。
Text 6
W ： Look at the stamps. You must like collecting stamps in your spare time.
M： You're right. I've collected hundreds of stamps. My mother often goes abroad and helps me to collect stamps. I like exchanging stamps with people from foreign countries.
W：Why?
M：I like listening to the stories behind the stamps. Each stamp has a story to tell of different land and people.
W ： You must have made a lot of foreign friends.
M： Yes. Oh, the class begins. I'll tell you more about my stamps after class.
W：OK.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
Text 7
W ： It's Jane's birthday today. We are going to the cinema after school. Want to go?
M： After school? I have got to study for the math test tomorrow.
W ： Don't worry. The test will be easy.
M： Well, I don't know. When will the film start?
W： At 4： 45.
M：I think Fil stay back in school and do some review first, then I will join you.
W ： OK. We'll get the tickets first. You meet us at Kristy's Comer a quarter earlier before the film starts. We'll be having some ice-cream there before the film starts.
M ： OK. But I still want to go to the bookstore before the film starts. There is a sale and I'd like to get a book.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
Text 8
M ： Susan, do you like doing sports?
W ： Absolutely. I first started doing sports when I was just 10 years old. I was learning to play basketball in a team. But it wasn't a good experience.
M： Why?
W：I once got hurt during a basketball game. I had to stay in hospital for months. After I recovered, I was still afraid of playing it. So I left the team,
M ： What sport did you do later?
W ： A friend of mine introduced me to badminton and I really loved it. I did that sport for 4 years before I switched to tennis. What about you?
M ： I started playing basketball at 10, same as you. I fell in love with football 2 years later and I have played it for 8 years.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
Text 9
M ：I'm really sorry. I always feel sick when I ride on a bus. I think it's because I can't see the road ahead.
W ： Don't worry. We'll soon reach our stop. I thought it would make us tired if we walked all the way. M： You're right. We will need all our strength to climb the mountain when we get there.
W ： I think there is a chair lift to the top these days.
M ：That's for lazy people. We'll take the path, like we did just after we got married.
W： Yes, do you remember? We had a tour guide — a friendly guy.
M ： He was a nice man. He showed us all the best views. Are there no tour guides now?
W： No, I think most tourists like to explore on their own.
M ： They would see more with a guide like him. He wouldn't let us rest. There was always another sight to see.
W ： Let's hope we can see all the views today.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
Text 10
M ： Hello, everybody! Here I will share with you something about a famous runner Fauja Singh. In April 2011, Fauja celebrated his 100th birthday. He ran the Toronto Marathon in Canada and became the first person aged 100 years old to finish a marathon. But Fauja didn't run his first marathon until the year 2000. Why not? This is his story. Fauja was born in India. He grew up on the family farm with his parents and brothers. He wasn't a strong child and had some trouble with his legs. He didn't walk before he was five years old. But he was happy and life was good after he learned to walk. Later Fauja got married and had six children. But his happy life didn't continue. Unfortunately, his wife and two of his children died. Fauja then moved to England and lived with his other son, but he wasn't happy. So he started to go running. When he ran, he didn't think about the past and didn't feel upset. Then in 2000, at the age of 89, he ran his first London Marathon in a time of 6 hours 51 minutes. And he didn't stop since then. He said marathon changed his life and helped him feel happy again.