河南省郑州市十校2022-2023学年高一英语下学期期中联考试题（Word版附答案）

2022-2023学年下期高一年级期中联考试题

英语学科

考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分

注意事项：本试卷分试题卷和答题卡两部分。考生应首先阅读试题卷上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答（答题注意事项见答题卡）。在试题卷上作答无效。

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5个小题；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，从每题所给的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 color is the woman's cat?

A.Black.

B.Red.

C.White.

2.Where did the man leave his bag?

A.On the bus.

B.At school.

C. At his friend's.

3. What caused the mark on the woman's arm?

A.An insect.

B.A child.

C.A dog.

4.Why is the man in such a rush?

A. He missed his train.

B.He went to the wrong station.

C.He needed to buy a train ticket.

5.What are the speakers discussing?

A.Kinds of restaurants.

B.Types of food.

C.Areas of town.

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。每段对话或对白后有几个小题，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.How does the woman feel?

A.Lucky.

B.Sorry.

C. Worried.

7.What will the man do next?

A.Report to the boss.

B.Leave the foot prints.

C.Clean the floor again.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8.What do we know about the speakers?

A. A couple.

B. Strangers.

C. Friends.

9.What will the man do for the woman?

A.A couple.

A.Offer her a free meal.

B.Make plans with her and her family.

C.Help her create a restaurant business.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10.When did the woman start work?

A. At 6:00 a.m.

B.At 8:00 a.m.

C.At 10:00 a.m.

11.Why is the woman tired?

A.She didn't sleep.

B.She had a long day.

C.She did boring work.

B.A doctor.12.What is the woman?

12.What is the woman?

A. A patient.

B. A doctor

C. A nurse..

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13.Where does the conversation take place?

A. In a club.

B. In a sports center

C. In a concert hall.

14. What does the man dislike about large music concerts?

A.The high price.

B. The bad sound.

C. The dark atmosphere.

15.How did the man get the tickets?

A.From his sister.

B.From a friend.

C.From a website.

16.What instrument does the woman play?

A.The violin.

B.The guitar.

C.The piano.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17.What will the weather be like near the ocean this weekend?

A. Windy.

B. Snowy.

C.Sunny

18.What is the speaker's suggestion for those living in the mountains?

A. Traveling to the coast.

B. Staying inside.

C. Playing in the snow.

19.What warning are local officials giving?

A. Temperatures could be very low.

B. Roads may become dangerous.

C. People might lose electricity.

20.When will good weather begin?

A.On Tuesday.

B.On Friday.

C.On Saturday.

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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

While tea may have its origins in Asia, now it has found its way into their food culture and traditions in many countries. It is a special way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies. That finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.

Chinese tea culture

Since China is considered as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich in history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly used on both formal and informal occasions either for personal enjoyment or as a Chinese cultural tradition.

Japanese tea culture

Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea. Japanese tea is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years has become popular in western culture.

British tea culture

When it comes to British tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of Earl Grey tea often serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day, which makes you feel better and more energetic. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.

Moroccan tea culture

When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a special way to welcome guests. Before any gathering， a pot of mint（薄荷）tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and kindness, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.

21.What do Chinese and Japanese tea cultures have in common?

A.They have a long history.

B.They are used in medicine.

C.They are well known for green tea.

D.They have long been widely recognized.

22.Why do the British prefer the afternoon tea?

A.To show kindness.

B.To get new energy.

D.To observe a tradition.23.What word can best describe Moroccan people?

23.What word can best describe Moroccan people?

A. Honest.

B. Confident.

C. Grateful.

D. Friendly.

B

Last year I went to the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, and it blew my mind. It had been my dream to attend the famous carnival for many years, so I was excited. However ,the moment I arrived, I was a little bit nervous because there were so many people on the streets. They say that five or six million people come to Rio during carnival time and about two million of them are on the streets on any given day. Luckily, I had a local guide, my sister's friend Ronnie. He said he would take care of me and show me around at the carnival. He did not let me down.

Well, the carnival is all about the samba. It's a style of music and dance which has its origins in Africa. Lots of Africans were used as slave labor by the Portuguese when Brazil was being conquered, so this mixed culture of African, Latin and European styles is really strong here.  Samba music is usually fast and exciting with a lot of drums and harmonic vocals（和声）.It’s the kind of music that you couldn't help dancing to. And I was learning that as I followed Ronnie through the crowd, I couldn't help moving my hips and shoulders.

Ronnie had got us tickets for the samba parade inside the Sambadrome where the top samba schools compete for the championship, but we still had a long way to go through the street parties. He said most people enjoy the carnival by making their own parties in the street. About the samba parade, twelve main teams compete for the championship, and if they win, their performance will be talked about for years to come.

So, you must be wondering how it was. Well, I'm afraid I can't tell you. Ronnie and I never made into the Sambadrome.  We spent the day moving from one street party to another. There were more snacks, more drinks and lots of dancing. Do I regret missing the main parade? Not at all. I experienced the carnival like the locals, and it was truly amazing.

24.How did the author feel once she arrived at the carnival?

A.Disappointed.

B.Anxious.

C.Excited.

D.Annoyed.

25.What can be known about samba in Paragraph 2?

A.It has a strong mixed culture.

C. It is not to the taste of the author.

B.Its music is always fast but soft.

D.It has its origins in South America.

26.Why didn't the author regret missing the main parade?

A. She met some amazing local people.

C.She celebrated the festival in a local way.

B.She gave her own parties in the street.

D.She didn't have the tickets for the parade.

27.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To recommend a helpful guide.

C.To share an unforgettable experience.

B.To encourage people to learn samba.

D.To tell a cruel history of Rio de Janeiro.

C

Gong Linna, a famous Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods into practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots（寻根）practice concert of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.

The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, refers to the classical poem Li Sao,  “The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.”  “It's arranged to be sung in the beginning by all performers, showing that we should all search high and low for our roots,” Gong Linna says.

To explore the education and popularization of Chinese music, in 2017,Gong Linna established a research and development team， which includes musicologist（音乐学家），Du Yaxiong， and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to discuss her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.

Gong Linna believed that popularization of Chinese music should depend on primary and secondary schools rather than music schools. The children's strong love for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong Linna,“When singing, they are completely concentrated on the music. Music brings light and richness to one's spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”

Lu Yueming, a teacher of the school's art center, said, “The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gong Linna’s instructions（讲授）.Seeing their performance，I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music. I hope more Chinese students can benefit from the teaching practice in the near future.”

“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realized I should write more songs for them, ”Lao Luo, Gong Linna's husband said proudly. “It's a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the songs,and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” Speaking about her future plans, Gong Linna told the reporter she would like to further popularize her teaching methods and Chinese music.

“Children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultural confidence,” she said at the end of the interview.

28.Why is the song Search High and Low arranged first at the concert?

A.To stress the subject of the concert.

B.To recommend the song to the public.

C.To show Gong Linna's teaching method is practical.

D.To prove Gong Linna is the best performer of the song.

29.Which group will Gong Linna choose to popularize the Chinese music?

A.Students of music schools.

B.Officials of the government.

C.Primary and secondary schools.

D.Famous musicians across the country.

30.What can be learned about Gong Linna's music teaching practice?

A. It is refused by her husband.

B.It is well received at college.

C. It helps students love Chinese music.

D.It gets support from local government.

31.What does Gong Linna expect to do in the future?

A.To write more songs for children.

B.To perform concerts around the world.

C.To establish more music training centers.

D.To promote her teaching methods among children.

D

Nowadays with the development of technology, people have gradually depended on the mobile phones seriously. Many people, especially young adults, like to use social media to connect with others. However, everyone takes no notice of an important point. That's face-to-face communication between people is missing.

Social media is all about connecting with others. But a new study suggests that too much social media use makes people feel alone and lonely. The study finds that heavy use of platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram leads to isolation among young adults.

In the study Brian Primack and his team interviewed 1,787 U.S. adults aged 19 to 32 about their use of social media platforms. Surprisingly, people that spend more time on social media feel lonelier than others.

Tom Kersting，a psychotherapist（心理治疗师），said “Although people think being on social media all the time makes them connected to others, they are actually disconnected, because the more time one spends behind a screen, the less time one spends face-to-face.”Kersting continued. “They are spending a lot of time looking at everyone else's posts, where they are, where they are going and what they are doing. The constant connection to others' perfect life experiences causes feelings of being left out, and of being lonely.”

So what's the answer? “It's simple,” says Kersting, “All you need to do is to have a strong will. The solution to this is to refuse the addiction to looking at everyone else's life. Just focus on your own life, where you're going, what you are grateful for, and what you want to achieve in this world. Then go out and do it, and stop wasting so much time comparing.”

32. What can be known about young adults in Paragraph 1?

A.They feel forgotten by their friends.

B.They lack face-to-face communication.

C.They depend too much on social media for learning.

D.They can't keep up with the development of technology.

33.What does the underlined word “isolation” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Addiction.   B.Loneliness.  C.Satisfaction.  D.Sadness.

34.What can be done to prevent people feeling left out and lonely?

A. Learn to improve one's social ability.

B.Share one's own perfect life with friends.

C.Cut down the time spent on social activities.

D. Concentrate on one's own life rather than others'.

35.What can be the best title for the text?

A.Social Media May Not be so Social

B.Others' Perfect Life May Not be Perfect

C.Face-to-Face Communication Comes First

D.Our Life Will be Destroyed by Social Media

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。

Music is one of the most interesting art forms on earth. We enjoy music because it makes us feel great. 36 We thought we'd take some time out to explore exactly how beneficial music is to your language development skills. Below is a list of all the ways that listening to music can improve your English skills.

Strengthen your vocabulary and listening skills.

When listening to a song, you'll pick up new words that you haven't heard before. Listening to a new song per week can help you learn 52 songs a year. Those songs are full of new vocabulary and phrases that are difficult to forget. For example, listening to a song like “Friday, I'm in Love”  is a great way to remember the days of the week! 37 Music can help your brain react more quickly to hearing English.

Perfect your pronunciation.

 Once you have learned the lyrics, the words of a song, you can practice your pronunciation and explore different accents（口音）．38 Singing will help you to learn their correct pronunciation of the words and will also help you remember easily the new vocabulary you have learned.

Catch obvious grammar mistakes.

 If you have a good eye for mistakes, you can find many grammar “exceptions” songwriters usually use. Sometimes singers need to adapt the lyrics to the rhythm of the song. Therefore, they may be creative enough to use grammatical mistakes on purpose. It’s not funny when you catch them. 39

40 Music can also increase your cultural understanding. Many songs talk about great stories and can teach you a lot about love, life, tradition, history, philosophy, literature, and more. You can find many great examples of a storytelling song on the Internet.

A.Discover more about English culture.

B.But rather it's a good way to practice your English.

C.This exercise will also develop your listening skills.

D.Listening to songs can help you recover from illness.

E.Those accents depend on the areas the singers come from.

F.Write some storytelling songs to improve your English skills.

G. But did you know it is also a great way to help you learn English?

第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Our family enjoyed a beautiful houseplant for over thirty years. It had stayed with us through 41 years and good times, pain and joy. I had never thought of _42 it.

However, two weeks ago,  we 43 some changes in its leaves, which began to lose color. We watered and looked after it 44.There was no hope of 45 for the plant. We finally picked a few almost dead leaves and 46 replanting them in another small pot.

What 47 us was that these leaves planted in the new place grew strong. In order to know the reason why the houseplant died, we dug the dead plant out of the pot. Then, it became 48 to us that its roots were in disorder，completely tangling up（缠绕）. Our once-beautiful plant died because it grew out of its environment. We now realized that it became root-bound and had no more room for their roots to grow in its pot.

People can become root-bound, too. Those who 49personal growth or development often want to make 50  that can lead to greater achievements or much more happiness. However, they more often find they outgrow their environment and want to 51.Their view becomes wider and they need 52  environment to live in. They need people who will make 53 for their growth. If they cannot be 54,some problems are sure to appear.

So if your new-found growth causes you to give up the old ways, you may need to 55 you are bigger now, and need to have a bigger stage for personal growth or development.

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 traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, 56 (fall) on the second day of the second lunar month every year to recognize the start of spring and farming. Ancient people believed that after this day,  rainfall increases 57 the rain-bringing Dragon King has awakened from his winter sleep. A well-known phrase goes, “Er yue  er,  long tai tou,”58 means on the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head.

Though some of traditional ways to celebrate the festival are no longer practiced, others survive. The most 59(fame) tradition is getting a haircut. Some believe that going to the barber on this day gets rid of bad luck, 60 others believe getting a haircut during the first month of the lunar calendar brings bad luck.

Another saying warns that cutting your hair in the first month will cause 61(die)to your uncle. Although today few pay attention              62it,it was once tradition to wait in line outside barber shops on the day of Longtaitou

Besides cutting their hair, people celebrating the festival may also eat various traditional 63 (food). People eat toufu balls in East China's Fujian province during the festival, and often make tofu and vegetable balls to pray（祈祷）for family and business． Eating chengyao cakes，64 (make) with sticky rice, during the festival 65(be) tradition in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. As the saying goes，“If you eat chengyao on Longtaitou，your waist（腰）won’t hurt all year.”

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）

假定你是学校英文报的记者。你校上周日组织了一次春游活动，请你写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：

1．活动时间与地点；

2．活动目的与内容；

3．你对活动的评价。

注意：

1．词数80左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

第二节 读后续写（满分25分）

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Daniel and Lucas are twins. They are teenagers, studying in the same class. Their teenage life is rich and colorful. Tony is their grandpa, whose age is 70 this year. The two grandsons like to take exercise with their grandpa and even go out on adventures.

In the summer of last year, they paid a visit to Stone Mountain Park with their grandpa. They had the opportunity to spend the day with their grandpa, seeing the various beautiful sights and attractions. One thing that all of them had really desired to do was to climb to the top of the mountain. Stone Mountain isn't a very high mountain and fortunately there are some walking routes （线路）to the top of it，but for the two teenagers， along with a rather old grandpa， it’s a difficult task.

Daniel and Lucas were much more interested in the walk than their grandpa, and they regarded it as an exciting adventure. But climbing the mountain was a rather big challenge for Tony, who was old and thin. He decided to start the slow walk up to the mountain. It seemed that Tony was taking a long time to climb just a short distance, but considering his personal safety, he had to remind himself that it took him two steps to equal his grandsons' one step. When he walked closer to his grandsons, he had to stop for a while to regain energy, and then tried to catch up with them over and over again.

Tony was very tired. He just wanted to arrive at the top of the mountain as soon as possible to enjoy the beauty of the mountaintop. But the twin grandsons were not focused at all on the challenge of climbing the mountain. And they were simply enjoying the journey of the walk. They enjoyed all that they had seen and heard along the way up to the top of the mountain. They stopped now and then to look at every large rock and observe every kind of plant. Suddenly, they found a strange plant. Daniel called out,  “Grandpa, here is a special plant. Come and have a look.”

注意：

1．续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2．请按以下格式作答。

Paragraph 1:

Tony was hurrying towards his grandsons when he fell down.                    

Paragraph 2:

Daniel and Lucas wondered how to get their grandpa to the top of the mountain.         

2022-2023学年下期高一年级期中联考试题

英语参考答案

选择题：

1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. A 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. G 37. C 38. E 39. B 40. A 41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. A 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. B 54. C 55. D

第三部分 语言运用

第二节：

56. falls  57. because  58. which   59. famous   60. while / and

61. death  62. to   63. foods   64. made   65. is   

第四部分 书面表达

第一节：

One possible version:

To help students relax, our school organized a spring outing to the Yellow River Scenic Area of Zhengzhou last Sunday. It was a sunny day. At 7:30 a.m., we gathered at our school gate and set off for the destination. The scenic area is surprisingly beautiful. We were free to walk around and enjoy the amazing scenery for a few hours. After lunch, we enjoyed ourselves by playing games, singing and dancing happily. This activity not only offered us a chance to get close to nature, but also brought us closer to each other.

第二节：

One possible version:

Tony was hurrying towards his grandsons when he fell down. He looked down and saw his foot caught on a tree root. He tried to stand up but failed. Daniel and Lucas waited for some time and then looked back, only to find their grandpa struggling to stand on his feet. They put aside their curiosity, running quickly towards their grandpa. Daniel kept comforting him nervously. Meanwhile, Lucas tore off the root and examined Tony’s feet. There were no wounds but Tony was unable to walk.

Daniel and Lucas wondered how to get their grandpa to the top of the mountain. Facing the sudden problem, they responded positively. Lucas, who knew the first-aid knowledge, treated Tony’s feet. Then, seeing their Grandpa really wanted to reach the top, he said happily, “Why don’t we take turns carrying our grandpa to the top of the mountain?” Daniel said OK immediately. In this way, they finally enjoyed the great scenery on the mountain top.

评卷细则

一、机器阅卷部分（共95分）

1 - 20题，共20小题，每小题1.5分，共计30分。

21 - 40题，共20小题，每小题2.5分，共计50分。

41 - 55题，共15小题，每小题1分，共计15分。

二、人工阅卷部分（共55分）

（一）语言知识运用第二节

56 - 65题，共10小题，每小题1.5分，共计15分。

1. 单词拼写正确、大小写正确、形式正确，每小题给1.5分。

2．英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。

3．若只写出单词的原形，但形式不正确，不给分。

4．若书写较差以致影响评判，不给分。

5．若不在指定答题位置答题，不给分。

6．若用铅笔答题，不给分。

（二）书面表达

（1）第一节总分15分。

（2）第二节总分25分。

1. 段落续写：

① 由第一段首句内容“当爷爷摔倒的时候，Tony匆忙跑向爷爷。”可知，第一段可描写兄弟俩查看原因，询问爷爷状况，从第二段首句可推知爷爷的伤势并不是很重，但是行走会出现困难，为了上下文的逻辑性，本段应有所描述和铺垫。

② 由第二段首句内容“兄弟俩为如何带受伤的（推断可知）爷爷登上山顶为难。”及所给短文的第一、二段可知，第二段可描写兄弟俩齐心协力带爷爷成功登上了山顶，以及看到的壮丽景色和兴奋的心情。

2. 续写线索：兄弟俩对登顶的期待—爷爷摔倒 — 兄弟俩的登顶希望破灭带来的失落 — 爷爷为实现孙子的愿望而付出的努力 — 齐心登顶的所见、所闻及所感。

听力文本

Text 1

W: Have you seen a cat near here?

M: I saw three — a black one, a red one and a white one. Which is yours?

W: The black and the red one belong to my neighbor. The other is mine.

Text 2

W: You’re late. What happened? I hope you didn’t get into trouble at school.

M: No. I got off the bus and then realized I’d left my bag on the seat. My friend took it to his house, so I had to go and collect it.

Text 3

M: What is that mark on your arm? Did you get touched by an insect?

W: No, I was holding my sister’s baby and he bit me. He’s like a little dog chewing on everything.

Text 4

W: Your ticket says your train leaves from Penn Station, not Grand Central Station. If you take a taxi there, you might make it on time!

M: Oh, no. Thanks, I’ll try. I only have 30 minutes left!

Text 5

W: We had a great meal at the new place on High Street. The one across the road does good food as well.

M: Have you tried the Indian restaurant in the town center? I’ve heard good reports about it.

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M: Hey lady, I just cleaned that floor. Look at all your foot prints.

W: Oh no, I do apologize.

M: There is a big sign outside saying “Not Available”. Didn’t you see it?

W: I didn’t. Please forgive me.

M: Oh, it’s OK. I’ll do it again.

W: I tell my kids off when they do that at home — and now here I am doing the same thing.

M: Don’t worry about it. The boss will just think I’m working slowly. It’s not a big deal.

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M: I’ve seen you sitting in this park over the last couple of months, but I’ve never said hello. I’m Tom.

W: Hello, my dear. Nice to meet you. I’m here a lot. At my age, I can’t do much besides siting in the park.

M: Do your friends or family live nearby?

W: Most friends passed away years ago. I see my family sometimes, but they moved out of the city.

M: Well, I own a restaurant around here. Please, come by and order anything you want.

W: Sounds lovely, but is it expensive?

M: Oh, please! It’s on me.

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W: Oh, what a day! The hospital was so busy. No sooner had the doctors seen one patient than they had to see another.

M: You need to sit down and relax.

W: I think I might go straight to bed. What time is it?

M: 8:00 p.m.

W: That means I started work 14 hours ago. No wonder I’m tired. The other nurses are the same.

M: Why was it so busy?

W: The emergency teams kept bringing more people in. I’ve never seen anything like that.

M: Was there an accident?

W: No, it was just one of those days.

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M: Have you ever been to this concert hall before?

W: No, this is my first time.

M: The sound is amazing. They designed it, so you have a great audio experience no matter where you sit.

W: Usually I only see live music at clubs.

M: I used to go to big concerts at the sports center, but it’s just too big, the sound doesn’t travel well.

W: I agree. I think people go to them mainly for the comfortable environment.

M: True. It can be electric, but it would take a lot of effort to get to.

W: How did you get these tickets anyway? I thought they had been sold out.

M: They had, but my sister is in the orchestra. She plays the violin.

W: Well, tell her thanks for me. Do you play any instruments?

M: No. I tried to learn guitar, but I’m not gifted like my sister. How about you?

W: I play the piano.

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W: Good evening, and welcome to the Channel 5 weather report. This weekend we expect to see stormy weather throughout the northeast region. Along the coast, there will be strong winds and heavy rain starting Friday. For those living further inland, away from the ocean, it will be less windy, but it will still be a very wet weekend. If you live in or near the mountains, stay warm and get ready for the heavy snow! Icy roads and snow will make it dangerous to go out or travel on Saturday, so it’ll be best to do indoor activities at home. Local officials are warning of possible power cut throughout the entire region. We at Channel 5 encourage everyone to keep a flashlight and spare batteries at home in case there’s no electricity. We also want to remind you to keep your mobile phones and battery packs fully charged. Fortunately, this storm system should pass quickly, and you can look forward to sunny skies starting Tuesday.