江苏省盐城中学2021届高三上学期12月第三次阶段性质量检测英语试题 Word版含答案

江苏省盐城中学2021届高三上学期12月第三次阶段性质量检测英语试题 Word版含答案

2021 届高三年级第三次阶段性质量检测 英语试题（2020.12) 命题人： 审题人： 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需 改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上， 写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 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 二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.What is the girl going to do this weekend? A. Collect empty bottles. B.Go on a field trip. C.Buy uniforms. 2. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Try a different website. B. Sign up to be a member. C.Choose movies at home on TV. 3.Why has the woman moved the boy? A. He talks too much. B. He can't see clearly. C.He has trouble in listening. 4. How often does the man work out now? A. Once a week. B.Twice a week. C. Every other day. 5.Who is the woman probably speaking to? A.Her good friend. B.Her doctor. C.Her personal trainer. 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儿个小题，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.Where does the conversation take place? A. In an office downtown. B.In an apartment downtown. C.In an apartment in the East End. 7.What does the man want to do now? A. Get to work. B. Go to a restaurant. C. Visit the woman's company. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. When did the speakers' parents get married? A. 15 years ago. B.30 years ago. C. 35 years ago.. 9.What will the speakers do for the wedding anniversary?. A. Send their parents on a trip. B. Have a little wedding ceremony. C.Invite some new friends to a party. 10. Who will send out the invitation emails? A.The man. B.Mom and Dad. C.The woman. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. How does the woman feel about her job? A. Satisfied.: B. Unhappy. C.Excited. 12.What does the man do for a living? A. He is a doctor. B. He works as a lawyer. C. He owns his business. 13. When will the woman take some time off? A. In the spring. B. In the summer. C.In the winter. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. How does the girl spend her day? A. Playing ball games. B.Talking with her friends. C.Sharing pictures with her friends. 15. What best describes the man's work?. A. Technological. B.Financial. C.Medical. 16. What is the man's main concern about Meitu? A. It isn't very private. B. It's an old technology. C. It's making his daughter less smart. 17. What might happen in the end? A. The girl will have to delete Meitu. B.The man will allow the girl to use Meitu. C. The man will send his daughter to a different school. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. Which type of ski run is fit for beginners? A.Green-circle. B. Blue-square. C.Black-diamond. 19. What do we know about Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort? A. There are no instructors there. B. Visitors can take cable cars there. C.Cabins there are in the center of the forest. 20.How can visitors get the best prices? A.By going to the sales desk. B. By calling the resort directly. C. By booking through the website. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (the Hall of Fame for short) is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport. Each year,, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basketball. Dates and Hours of Operation The Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday through Sunday: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.). Because it may close for private functions,it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752. Ticket Information Admission to the Hall of Fame is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information,please call 1-877-466-6831. Travelling from All Directions The Hall of Fame is conveniently located(位于） within driving distance from Boston'(in the east), Albany (in the west), Vermont (in the north) and New York (in the south) and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport.For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755. A Friendly Reminder ●No food and beverage inside of the hall. ● Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons. ● If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear.Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety. ●For anything you don't know for sure, call 413-781-6500. 21. When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame? A.At 11:00 a.m.,Monday, Nov.30th. B. At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr. 1st. C.A1 3:00 p.m.,Friday,Mar. 12th. D. At 5:30 p.m.. Sunday, Dec. 20th. 22.What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text? A.To tell about the location of the Hall of Fame. B.To introduce several cities near the Hall of Fame. C.To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame. D.To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by car. 23.What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame？ A. Join in shooting contests on Center Court. B.Take some snacks in case they are hungry. C.Take care of their backpacks during the visit. D.Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting. B This is Ella Stevens who, at just 13 years old, is fighting for a chance to drive for the most famous team in Formula One-Ferrari(法拉利一级方程式赛车）。 This fall Stevens faces a series of challenges, on and off track at the Paul Ricard circuit in France, with the ultimate prize a place on the famous Ferrari Driver Academy as its first female racer. "It's a very good opportunity for me,"Ella,already a British karting champion, tells CNN."We have to do a few fitness tests in the first phase so that they can see our driving." The Academy is, in fact,a breeding ground for future racing stars. Its current crop includes Mick Schumacher,the son of legendary Ferrari driver Michael,Enzo Fittipaldi,whose grandfather Emerson was a double F1 world champion, as well as Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of Ferrari's current FI racer Charles. On the face of it, it's no place for a 13-year-old girl from a small village in England--who already has a mountain to climb as a female in a sport still dominated by males. After all, a female has not raced in Fl for more than 40 years, and just six women have taken part in a grand prix (大奖赛）weekend. But Stevens is being supported by a popular figure in the F1 community, Rob Smediey. He worked as a Ferrari engineer for more than a decade and is now teaching Stevens through his own Electroheads Talent Academy. Smedley describes Ferrari's search for a potential female racer as a “huge step”。 “Having a major player in the sport, with such a rich history as Ferrari, leading on this has to be applauded”， he tells CNN. “It's absolutely amazing that they want to do this and they're taking positive action to increase the gender diversity within the sport." 24. What will Ella win after fighting off a series of challenges?. A. She'll become a karting champion. B.She' ll have to pass a few fitness tests. C. She'll drive for Formula One-Ferrari. D.She'll become the first female racing champion. 25.Why is Mick Schumacher mentioned in Paragraph 3? A.To make people believe he's a famous racer. B.To show how he became a F1 world champion. C. To introduce that he was once a double FI world champion. D. To prove Ferrari Driver Academy is home to the promising racers. 26.The underlined word "dominated" in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A.won B.placed C.ruled D.grasped 27.What's the best title of the text? A.Ella Stevens: the first female racer B.Ella Stevens: a promising racing star C.Formula One-Ferrari: the world top race D.Formula One-Ferrari:a race without female C Awe is generally defined as the sense that you are in the presence of something larger and more consequential than yourself. According to a study called "awe walks", people who took a fresh look at the world around them during brief, weekly walks felt more upbeat and hopeful in general than walkers who did not. Feeling a sense of awe also seems to up our overall feelings of gladness and improve health. Previous studies have linked increased physical activity to greater happiness and reduced risks for anxiety,depression and other mental illnesses. But no studies had looked into whether mixing awe and activity might increase the benefits or, on the other hand,reduce them.So, for the new study,scientists concentrated on people in their 60s, 70s and 80s, an age when some people can face risks for declining mental health. The scientists asked 52 study volunteers to add a weekly 15-minute.walk to their normal schedules. All of them were physically healthy and psychologically well-adjusted,with little anxiety or depression. Then they were randomly divided into two groups. One, as a control group, was asked to start walking, preferably outside, but given few other requirements. The other group was not only asked.to walk once a week,but also were instructed in how to cultivate awe as they walked."Basically,we told them to try to go and walk somewhere new, since novelty helps to cultivate awe," says Virginia Sturm, an associate professor who led the new study. Both groups were asked to take a few selfies during their walks and upload them to a lab website and also complete a daily online assessment of their current mood. After eight weeks, the scientists compared the groups' responses and photos. Not surprisingly, the awe walkers felt happier, less upset and more socially connected than the control group members. The findings are subjective, though, since awe, like other emotions, is difficult to quantify, but Dr. Sturm thinks awe walks could be a simple thing for small wonders without any downside. 28.What makes the new study different from the previous ones? A. It concentrated on older people. B.It found the solution to mental health. C.It associated physical exercise with happiness. D. It took both activity and awe into consideration. 29. What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A. Novelty can produce awe feelings. B. The study volunteers were divided by age. C.The volunteers were suffering mental diseases. D.Only the control group practiced weekly walks. 30. Why are the findings regarded subjective? A.The number of volunteers is small. B.The awe emotion is hard to measure. C.The daily assessments are difficult to complete. D.The period of the experiment isn't long enough. 31.What is the attitude of Dr.Sturm to "awe walks"? A.Skeptical. B.Critical. C.Indifferent. D.Supportive. D Though not as mainstream as devices like smart-phones and fitness trackers, more companies are now experimenting with the concept of connected garments. Among the pioneers is London-based CuteCircuit,which has been creating fashionable smart clothing since 2004. The company's latest innovation is the “Sound Shirt”， which allows deaf people to “feel" live music by transforming the tunes into touch sensations in real time. The fashionable shirt achieves the feat.using software that changes the music into data and wirelessly sends it to the 16 micro-actuators( 驱 动 器 ） fixed inside the clothing's fabric. The devices vibrate with the intensity of the music being played, allowing the wearer to feel each instrument individually. For example, violins can be felt on the arms, while the deeper, heavier bass notes can be felt close to the stomach. The series of touch-like 'sensations across the wearer's body enables them to feel the entire composition,resulting in a fully immersive(沉浸式虚拟现实 的）musical experience. To ensure the shirt is comfortable, the designers chose to leave out wires and instead wove conductive textiles into the garments fabric. Francesca Rosella, chief creative officer of CuteCircuit. explains, “There' re no, wires inside, so we're only using smart fabrics-we have a combination of micro-electronics and very thin, flexible,and conductive fabrics.All these little electronic motors are connected with these conductive fabrics so that the garment is soft and stretchable. CuteCircuit, which has been testing the Sound Shirt for three years, expects to make it available to the general public shortly. Priced at S3,673,the smart jacket won't be cheap.However,twin sisters Hermon and Heroda Berhane,who lost their hearing at a young age,believe the hi-tech garment is a worthwhile investment, especially for deaf people with a passion for dancing. “It's almost like feeling the depth of the music," says Hermon."It just feels as though we can move along with it.” This is not CuteCircuit's first groundbreaking smart garment. Over the years, the company has introduced hundreds of amazing comnected outfits. Among them is an interactive concert dress for American musical artist Nicole Scherzinger that displayed tweets- from her fans. Also fun is the Hugshirt which enables people to send hugs to loved ones who are not physically in the same area. 32.What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To give an example. B. To introduce the topic. C.To make a comparison. D.To provide the background. 33.What does the second paragraph focus on? A.How the Sound Shirt works. B.How the Sound Shirt is produced. C.Why the Sound Shirt is accepted. D.Where people can buy the Sound Shirt. 34.How is the Sound Shirt made comfortable? A. By reducing its hardness. B.By using proper materials. C.By using stretchable wire. D.By softening its electronics. 35.Why are the twin sisters mentioned in the passage? A. To stress their love for music. B. To show the shirt is expensive. C.To indicate the shirt is comfortable. D.To predict the bright future of the shirt. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 阅读下面短文，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。 Rejection doesn't have to be about the big stuff like not getting into your top college. Everyday situations can lead to feelings of rejection, too, like if your joke didn't get a laugh, if no one remembered to save you a seat at the lunch table, or if the person you really like talks to everyone but you. Rejection hurts. But it's impossible to avoid it altogether. The only thing we should do is to learn to handle it.__36. So how can you build that ability? Be Honest About Your Feelings If you get rejected, admit how intense your feelings:are, Don't try to brush off the hurt or pretend it's not painful. Then, move on to name what you're feeling. For example: '“J feel really disappointed that 1 didn't get chosen for the school play. I wanted it so badly and I tried so hard. I feel left out because my friends made it and I didn't." 37 Examine Your Thought Soundtrack When you are rejected, it's natural to wonder, “Why did this happen?” When you give yourself an explanation, be careful to stick to the facts. Tell yourself: “I got tuned down for the dance party because the person didn't want to go with me." Don't tell yourself: “］ got turned down because I'm not attractive” or “I'm such a loser.". 38 Next time, if put-down thoughts start creeping into your mind, shut them down. 39 A rejection is chance to consider if there are things we can work on. It's OK to think about whether there's room for improvement or if your goals were higher than your skills. 40 But if you approach it right, it could help push you in a direction that turns out to be the perfect fit for your talents, personality, and all the really great things that make you who you are. A.Be Patient When Rejected. B.Use Rejection to Your Advantage. C.Sometimes a rejection is a harsh reality check. D.The better we get at dealing with rejection, the less it affects us. E. This kind of thinking crowds out hope and a belief in ourselves. F.Acknowledging feelings helps you move beyond painful emotions. G Focusing on the negative feelings can feel like living the experience over and over again. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 40 分） 第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 41. Don't worry! When you arrive at the airport at 5 a.m. tomorrow,1_______for you there. A.am waiting B.have been waiting C.will have waited D.will.be waiting 42.Many husbands think it's beneath their______________to do shopping with their wives. A.status B.image C.dignity D.characteristic 43. While you may not be the next Bill Gates, by learning from people like him you may become just as,if______，because of your success. A. not less famous B.not more famous C.no more famous D.more famous 44. In life, you usually get what you ask for, but it rarely comes in the package_____ you think it's supposed to come in. A.when B.where C.what D.that 45. My schedule is quite____I could arrange to meet with you·any day next week. A.relevant B.consistent C.authentic D.flexible 46.Being an experienced lecturer, Mr. Black____his speech to suit a younger audience. A.simplified B.addressed C.exchanged D.delivered 47. If you want to go further in the new sport, the best way is to____and practice more frequently. A.dive in B.put together C.take off D. put away 48. Judging by all that noise coming from her car, I'm pretty sure it's______ A.all ears B.between jobs C.not all there、 D.on its last legs 49._____the heavy rain,thousands of firefighters from across the country,along with water pumps,have been arriving to rescue the people trapped in the flood. A. In response to B.In reply lo C.In conflict with D. In parallel with 50.The science competition is a good opportunity to show students______creativity can add new value to their school life. A.where B.how C.whether D.when 第二节（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。 Jenni Mahoney was an eighth grade English teacher in a suburban St.Louis school district. One day, she found one of her middle schoolers was having a 51_ day. She pulled out her stationery and wrote her an encouraging note. The 52' she wanted to share was simple: “I see you. You're doing good things.” She wanted to cheer up her student with a little handwritten pep talk. The girl didn't say anything to Mahoney, 53Mahoney saw the girl put the note in her binder(活页夹） for the rest of the year. Mahoney started writing notes to other students if she noticed one of them having a bad day. The small 54 seemed to make a difference. At the start of the next school year, she was thinking about 55 to incorporate(包含）more praise and positive feedback (反馈） into her teaching. Mahoney decided to write two to three notes for each of her students throughout the year. She had 60 students. Would she really be able to write 180 notes, on top of all the 56 teaching,planning and grading? For the past two years, she's made it_ 57 by incorporating the practice into a weekly 58 She picks three students from each ELA block, writing nine notes weekly. Additionally. at the end of the school year, all 60 students get a(n) 59 note she writes over the course of four days when the students are taking the standardized tests. “I think the 60 is powerful,” she said. It helps 61_ her relationships with all the students over the year. “This is a quick way to tell them without making it uncomfortable or strange for them,” Mahoney said. 62 they don't acknowledge it directly, she finds that many students 63 the note in their binders. She overhears students ask one another if they've gotten a note yet. And a handful of times, students have written her kind letters 64 She's found a way to teach an important 65 without saying a word. 51.A.long B.rough C.special D.different 52.A.experience B.thought C.feeling D.message 53.A.and B.but C.or D.so 54.A.intention B.gesture C.choice D.decision 55.A.answers B.changes C.clues D.ways 56. A. formal B.specific C.regular D.realistic 57. A.continue B. boom C.spread D.happen 58.A.mission B.routine C.action D.project 59. A. individual B.available C.general D.relevant 60. A.idea B.goal C.effect D.image 61.A.discover B.develop C.display D.express 62.A.As if B. In case C.If only D.Even though 63.A.get B.send C.keep D.make 64.A.in secret B. in detail C.in return D. in advance 65.A.lesson B.task C.factor D.role 第三节（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。 If new hobbies don't in and of themselves have a social element, it often doesn't take much to make them social,and it can help to keep you invested and66________(have) fun. If you want to learn to paint, lean to paint 67__________ other people. If you want to garden,get 68 __________(know)·the horticulturist(园艺师）at your local garden centre. If finding a physical community is too challenging （ and these days it can be),go online,find a group,build social connections and try new things, all while staying 69 ___________（comfort) close to home. Here's how it works for me: I now take trumpet lessons over Zoom, 70 ______holds me to playing at least once a week; my teacher is an impossibly _71____（patience) and lovely person (I feel supported); when I started in February, I promised my son that I'd learn to play "Happy Birthday" For 72 ______he turned three in May (l gave myself a goal and a deadline); and I even 73 ______（participate) in an online summer recital. I know playing trumpet won't solve any of my existential middle-aged-mom 74______ （ crisis), but it's loud and it's fun and I like that.I can toot-toot my way through a “Happy Birthday" serenade for special people. Plus, I'm investing in future 75 ______ (fulfil), a more balanced life and long-term fine-tuning for my brain, which all feels pretty great. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是李华，你看到某涉外旅游公司在盐城当地招聘暑期工的广告，你想利用高考结束 到大学入学前这段时间去打工，你打算写一封求职信申请该职位。内容包括： 1.写信目的； 2.个人优势； 3.期待面试。 注意： 1.词数 80 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sir or Madam, ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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。 Lon was chasing his runaway horse when a goose went under his feet. And he fell into a thornbush（荆棘丛）。＂Why do I have such bad luck?” Things never seemed to go Lon's way. If there was a bee about, he was stung. And if his horse ran away, it would run straight through a thombush. Still, even bad luck might tum good if he could catch that goose for dinner. He scanned the bushes, and found a nest with an egg. Just an egg, but even one egg might make a small meal. IHe picked it up, but dropped it in surprise. The egg was unusually heavy, and it gleamed(发光） in the sunlight. It was made of gold! Lon sighed. He'd nearly stepped on a goose that lays golden eggs. If he had captured the goose,he would have had golden egg after golden egg. Then á thought exploded in his mind. Perhaps he could take the egg and get it to hatch, and the new goose would lay golden eggs just as its mother did. 'Lon smiled. His luck seemed to be changing. Once home, Lon placed the egg into a bed of cotton next to the hearth. He turned it every hour for several days. One morning, he heard a faint chk-chk-chk. A small golden beak poked its way through the shell. It was an ugly little thing, but Lon didn't care. All that mattered was the golden eggs it would soon lay. The gosling demanded food. Lon happily kept its beak filled. He named the bird Goldy: and ,became fond of it,even though it was soon better fed than he was. Lon talked to his goose and taught it to play checkers(国际跳棋）。 Time passed as Lon waited for the first golden egg. Goldy had grown quite fat, but there were no eggs. Lon finally took the goose to a farmer to see what the problem was. The farmer took a closer look and laughed. “You'll never get eggs from this goose. It's a boy goose!" “I might as well roast you for dinner,” Lon said. “At least then I'll get a meal for all my work!" 注意： 1.续写词数应为 150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Alarmed, Goldy popped out of Lon's arm and escaped into the forest. One morning,Lon awoke to Goldy' s familiar honking outside. 江苏省盐城中学 2021 届高三年级第三次阶段性质量检测 英语参考答案 (2020.12) 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1-5 AAAAB 6-10 CBCBC 11-15 BCCCA 16-20 AAABC 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 21-23 CCD 24-27 CDCB 28-31 DABD 32-35 BABD 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 36-40 DFEBC 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 40 分） 第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 41-45 DCBDD 46-50 AADAB 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 51-55 BDBBD 56-60 CDBAC 61-65 BDCCA 第三节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 66. having 67. with 68. to know 69. comfortably 70. which 71. patient 72. when 73. participated 74. crises 75. fulfilment/fulfillment 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （满分 15 分） One possible version: Dear Sir or Madam, I am Li Hua, a high school graduate. I am more than delighted to learn that a competent tour guide is wanted, which prompts me to offer you my application. As a native born teenager, I acquire a sound knowledge of local history and culture, enabling me to offer the thorough introduction to visitors. Furthermore, with fluency both in Chinese and English, I have no trouble in assisting tourists worldwide. Better still, my rich relevant experience, along with my easy-going personality, guarantees that I will devote myself to the job. I would appreciate the privilege of an interview at your convenience. Looking forward to your favorable response. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 （满分 25 分） One possible version: Alarmed, Goldy popped out of Lon’s arm and escaped into the forest. Together with Goldy, gone was Lon’s golden egg dream. Alone in the house, Lon paced restlessly, wondering whether he was destined for bad luck. There was a deathly stillness in the house. Without Goldy accompanying him and begging him for food, a strong sense of loss overwhelmed him. It was no fun playing checkers alone, even if he did win every game. Picturing the merry scene of playing checkers with Goldy, he felt the regret burning his heart. If only he hadn’t scared Goldy away! One morning, Lon awoke to Goldy's familiar honking outside. At the sight of Goldy, Lon was seized with a mixture of joy and relief. Seeing Goldy pecking and quacking around the lawn, Lon knew immediately Goldy was starving. As usual, Lon took some oatmeal out to serve his good old friend. Feeling satisfied after the meal, Goldy honked and pointed his beak toward the checkers set just inside the window. Lon happily settled down and enjoyed a game of checkers with Goldy. To Lon, having a companion was the luckiest thing in life now. 听力录音稿 Text 1 M: We need to raise money for our school field trip. This weekend, I need everyone to collect and return empty bottles from around your neighborhood. W: Sure. I’ve done that before for my soccer team. We made $200 and spent the money on uniforms. Text 2 M: I hate signing up for these movie websites. Why is it necessary, if they are free? W: You know, there are other free websites to choose from. They don’t require you to be a member. Text 3 M: Mrs. Lane? Why has my seat been moved to the front row? Everyone else is sitting in their original seats. W: If you choose to talk in class instead of listening, your seat will be moved closer to me so I can see you better. Text 4 M: I think I’m ready to start working out more. Once a week is just not enough. W: Why don’t you start with two days a week for now? Eventually, you will be able to manage every other day. Text 5 M: Well, your blood pressure seems to be fine, and your blood sugar is at a normal level. Have you been going to the gym often? W: Yes, I have my own personal trainer, and she is very helpful. Actually, we’ve become very good friends. Text 6 M: Wow! Nice place! I’ve never been to this part of town before. W: Thanks. This area’s called the East End. It isn’t very central, but I chose it because l could afford more space here. M: Yeah, you have a whole extra room! W: I know! I use it for work. M: I thought you worked in an office downtown. W: My company lets me work one day a week from home. M: Lucky! You’ve got a great boss and a great apartment. I’m so happy for you! Let’s celebrate! Let me take you to dinner. Text 7 W: Mom and Dad’s 35th wedding anniversary is coming up. M: Is it? When? W: It’s on the 15th of December. I think we should do something special for them. M: Like what? W: We could have a surprise party for them and have a little wedding celebration, or we could send them to a bed and breakfast for a weekend. M: What do you mean by “little wedding celebration”? W: It’s when you invite all the people who were at their first wedding celebration to watch them say everything again. I went to one like this once, and everyone had a good time. M: Sounds great! We can do this. Do you think we could organize it by December? W: It can’t be that hard. Mom organized my wedding for me in a month! M: You’re right. Who should we invite? W: I can copy Mom’s address book and send out some emails. I’m sure some of Mom and Dad’s friends would be willing to help us. M: OK, let’s talk to the others tonight at dinner about it. Text 8 M: Long time no see. You must be busy lately. I heard you were changing jobs. W: I was going to leave my job, but they promoted me instead. At first I was excited, but now I think I made the wrong decision. M: Why is that? W: Since my pay raise, they have been making me work longer hours. M: That’s why I work for myself. I set my own schedule, and I don’t answer to anyone. You can always come work for me selling cars. W: I should have become a doctor like my father. They are much more respected than lawyers. M: Well, I respect you. You know what? You should plan a trip for the summer. It will give you a chance to relax. W: I would love to, but I am saving up all my vacation time for Christmas. Text 9 W: Look at this! Don’t I look cute? M: You look like an anime character. W: No, I don’t! I look prettier, though. You can edit your selfies with this MeituPic app. Do you want to try it? M: So that’s Meitu? I heard my co-workers talking about it. No, I don’t want to try it. You should stop playing with it, too. W: Why? What’s wrong with it? M: First of all, you spend too much time looking at your phone anyway. You should be out playing with your friends. W: But my friends are also using Meitu. We send each other pictures all day. M: Whatever happened to playing ball games? Or board games? Or just sitting around talking? I think your generation isn’t as smart as it should be. But there is another reason I don’t want that app on your phone. W: Really, Dad? Do I have to delete it? M: It’s a safety reason, dear. You know I work in an Internet security firm. My colleagues are getting more concerned about the apps their children use. They say people use their phones to store too much information. Meitu is the newest one they’re worried about. W: But everyone else is using it! 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