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六校聯(lián)盟2024年11月期中聯(lián)考
高二英語試題
考生注意：
1.本試卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分。滿分150分，考試時間120分鐘。
2.答題前，考生務(wù)必用直徑0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆將密封線內(nèi)項目填寫清楚。
3.考生作答時，請將答案答在答題卡上。選擇題每小題選出答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應(yīng)題目的答案標號涂黑；非選擇題請用直徑0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆在答題卡上各題的答題區(qū)域內(nèi)作答，超出答題區(qū)域書寫的答案無效，在試題卷、草稿紙上作答無效。
4.本卷命題范圍：人教版選擇性必修第二冊 Unit1。
第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
例： How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will Andy do next month
A. Change his gift. B. Look for another job. C. Celebrate his promotion.
2. How much should the man pay if he buys a blue blouse
A. 20 dollars. B. 40 dollars. C. 50 dollars.
3. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
4. What are the speakers doing now
A. Having a rest. B. Drinking water. C. Climbing a mountain.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The plane ticket was expensive.
B. She decided to save more money.
C. There were a few plane tickets left.
第二節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. What’s the weather like now
A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Watch TV at home. B. Check the weather forecast.
C. See a basketball game outside.
聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. Where are the speakers
A. On a road. B. In a supermarket. C. At a post office.
9. How will the speakers go to the train station at last
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。
10. What’s the article Jack is reading about
A. Science. B. Society. C. Entertainment.
11. Where do the speakers come from
A. Germany. B. America. C. France.
12. Which word can best describe the speakers
A. Demanding. B. Humorous. C. Sympathetic.
聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. What will the people from the Edible Playground do
A. Help cook vegetables. B. Give lessons about cooking.
C. Advise how to grow vegetables.
14. What does Alice think of the activity
A. Worthwhile. B. Boring. C. Tiring.
15. What’s Harry’s attitude to gardening
A. Curious. B. Uninterested. C. Supportive.
16. Who set the activity rule
A. The cook. B. The gardener. C. The headmaster.
聽第10段材料，回答第17 至20題。
17. What do the public pay more attention to according to the recent survey
A. News media. B. Political issues. C. Living conditions.
18. How many people responded to the survey
A. 500. B. 1,500. C. 15,000.
19. What did most respondents think everyone should do
A. Join in environmental protection campaigns.
B. Develop a sense of environmental protection.
C. Donate money to the environmental department.
20. Which one has become the main volunteer activity
A. Driving less. B. Planting trees. C. Picking rubbish.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than Mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencar u fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home - based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self - service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunchtime.
Yum Yum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award - winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high - end pizzas and pasta.
21. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
22. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
23. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
B
The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun, who has Parkinson’s disease, struggle to eat. Some food spilled（溢出） out of his mouth, the rest splattered（濺） on his clothes. Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him.
The sight of his uncle’s shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav,17, from Bengaluru, south India, to turn to robotics. He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and a 3D printer. What emerged was a prototype（原型） of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru.
The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other, effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable.
“I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback — that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork,” Aarrav says.
For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10 - year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set. He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world.
When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year’s World Robot Olympiad in Germany, Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype.
More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson’s disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainly affects people over the age of 50. Symptoms（癥狀） include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles. As the disease progresses, eating can become more difficult, forcing people to rely on help from others.
Aarrav’s ambition is that every family that has someone with Parkinson’s will have the smart spoon. He says his uncle Arjun’s words keep echoing（回響） in his mind: “Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity ”
24. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s do
A. Control their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress.
C. Maintain a good range of movement. D. Feed themselves more independently.
25. What does the underlined part “fine tuning” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overturning. B. Reconsidering.
C. Conducting a study of. D. Making minor changes to.
26. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Parkinson’s in India
A. To show significance of Aarrav’s invention.
B. To reveal the nation’s poor health situation.
C. To popularize general knowledge of the disease.
D. To convince people to volunteer for social causes.
27. What can be learned about Aarrav from the text
A. He enjoys being alone. B. He has an innovative mind.
C. He used to be a health worker. D. He longed to be a businessman.
C
Parrots are prey animals, which means that other predators（捕食者） in the wild, such as hawks or snakes, are looking to make them into a meal. This one factor influences parrots’ behavior in your house more than any other.
Parrots are most easily hurt when feeding on the ground; membership in a group plays an important function in ensuring their safety and improving their chances of survival from attacks by predators. The most common predators of parrots include hawks, snakes, cats, monkeys, and bats. Some predators make attacks only during the day while others hunt in the night.
As prey animals, parrots are constantly watching out for danger and they instinctively（本能地） react to risks. Their first choice is to take flight. However, if this is not possible, they will fight with their powerful beaks to defend themselves.
Because their biggest enemy is the hawk, parrots are especially reactive to quick movements from above and behind. For this reason, it is wise to avoid quick, sudden movements near your bird. This is a built-in reaction not subject to logic or reason. Simple and relatively harmless household objects can draw extreme fear responses from a bird. For example,a balloon may represent a hawk or a vacuum hose（吸塵器軟管） may be the same as a snake in your bird’s mind.
As prey animals, parrots are often frightened by exposure to new household items or strangers. It is important to expose your bird to safe experiences and changes starting at a very young age to build flexibility and improve their adaptability. Variety in diet and toys, travel, and exposure to new people and places all help to make your bird more flexible and adaptable to change.
28. What is important for parrots to better survive from attacks in the wild
A. Living in a group. B. Growing beautiful feathers.
C. Feeding on the ground. D. Avoiding coming out at night.
29. What is parrots’ first response to an immediate risk
A. To attack back. B. To fly away.
C. To protect the young. D. To play dead.
30. Why would a balloon frighten a parrot
A. It may explode suddenly. B. It may be in a strange shape.
C. It may move around quickly. D. It may have a strong color.
31. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text
A. To explain wild parrots’ behavior. B. To give advice on raising a parrot.
C. To call for action to protect animals. D. To introduce a study on bird ecology.
D
Students at the Calhoun School in New York City have much more than a roof over their heads. They have a rooftop garden, with lush grass, colorful flowers and fragrant herbs. “Green roofs” are sprouting up all over, from schools to city skyscrapers. And roofs aren’t the only things going green. Architects are finding all sorts of new ways to build buildings that are easier on the environment. These schools, homes, and offices are called “green buildings”.
Normally it takes a lot of energy to run appliances. Too often, that energy comes from burning fossil fuels. So green buildings are designed to do all these things with much less energy. An energy-smart building starts with thick walls. A layer of insulation（隔熱材料） traps air to stop heat from passing through. That keeps heat inside in the winter, and keeps heat outside in the summer. This saves energy for heating and cooling.
Heat pumps are another power-saving way to stay comfortable. A ground heat pump moves heat through pipes that run through the ground next to the building. A few feet under the ground, the temperature stays around 10℃ all year round. Water flowing around the pipes helps heat the building in winter and cool it in summer.
Another way to build green is to use recycled materials. That saves the cost and pollution of manufacturing something new. In the Chicago Center for Green Technology, the ceiling tiles（瓷磚） are made of pressed newspaper. The bathroom floors are tiled with recycled glass, and the stall walls are recycled plastic. Builders have found many creative ways to re-use old materials.
As more people become concerned about climate change, more buildings are going green. Green buildings produce less of the gases that warm the planet. City planners like green buildings because they save money. And they are healthier for the people who work and live inside. But you don’t need to build a whole new building. Simple changes like shading windows and planting trees can make any home greener — and a better Earth home for us all.
32. How are green buildings designed to keep warm in the winter
A. By burning fossil fuels. B. By using thick walls with insulators.
C. By running heating devices. D. By equipping buildings with appliances.
33. According to the text, the advantages of green buildings include the following EXCEPT ______.
A. using less energy B. using recycled materials
C. saving water D. reducing greenhouse gas emissions
34. In which section of a magazine can we read the text
A. Education. B. Culture. C. Economy. D. Technology.
35. Which of the following might be the best title for the text
A. Recycling: To Make a Better Earth for Us All
B. Heat Pumps: A New Approach to Saving Energy
C. Green Roofs: More Than a Roof over Our Heads
D. Building Green: To Hug the Earth More Kindly
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
There’s a reason why so many people love running early in the morning. 36 Not only do you begin your day more relaxed and refreshed, but you’ve already started things off with an accomplishment. If you think you’ re ready to take advantage of the benefits of a morning run. Here are five suggestions from the professionals.
● Find a friend, and be gentle with yourself.
Finding a partner to run with will give you someone to be responsible for, and make it much harder to blow off the run. It’s also important to remember that this is a process, and you can’t expect to do it perfectly from the beginning. 37 “Once you get into the habit, it becomes natural and actually jump starts your day,” says Sheri Piers, top American finisher at the 2012 Boston Marathon.
● Embrace the movement.
“The first few steps or blocks will be tough in the morning. They always are,” says Dr. Jordan Metzl, who has over 32 marathon finishes under his belt. With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Metzl’s days are jam-packed, so early morning runs are a must. 38 “Sometimes you have to just do it, and remember that the motivation will come later,” he says.
● Stay warm.
39 “If I go to bed in my sports wear, all I need to do is throw on the outer layers and head out the door. At least that takes away some of the inconvenience,” says Tina Muir, a half-marathoner. She also leaves her alarm on the other side of the room to help push herself up.
● 40
“I view waking up early like tearing off a Band-Aid,” says Michele Gonzalez, a running coach. “It’s gonna hurt for a bit.” Her advice is relatively simple. “You just have to set the alarm early and start doing it,” she says. “After a few days, you’ll be tired earlier at night and will start going to bed earlier. This makes the early alarm feel a bit more manageable.”
A. It has major benefits.
B. Have a training plan.
C. Make peace with the pain.
D. It’s just like warming up a car in the winter.
E. Even if you have a setback or two, keep at it.
F. Still, he knows how hard it can be to get motivated.
G. The worst part is getting changed in the cold air, especially in winter.
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的四個選項A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Katherine would never forget the day when her daughter brought a plate from kindergarten, with a drawing of mouse-like creatures on it.
“Emma, what are these little characters What do you 41 them ” Katherine asked. “Mom, they’re my 42 . They come to children who are lonely or who were meant to have a 43 life,” Emma said. It 44 the unemployed 36 - year - old mom’s heart during a time when she wasn’t feeling too good about her job 45 .
All this eventually 46 a new project for Katherine, unemployed for months — making a line of stuffed animals for sale based on her daughter’s 47 . “Every day, I would work on it,” she said. “Over time, it felt like this is what I really 48 .” In her basement, Katherine cut patterns, wrote storylines and 49 prototypes（原型樣品） to turn “The Representatives” into dolls（玩偶）.
Today she has four 50 doll prototypes and specific storylines to go with each main character. She hopes to 51 the dolls to parents going through hard times, or maybe those preparing to work overseas, leaving their 52 behind with relatives.
She said even if the dolls don’t 53 , she’s taught her daughter 54 to keep moving even in down times. “It’s really a 55 for those unemployed right now,” she said.
41. A. leave B. call C. bring D. feed
42. A. representatives B. classmates C. supporters D. guides
43. A. longer B. tougher C. better D. fairer
44. A. broke B. closed C. touched D. won
45. A. descriptions B. reports C. duties D. prospects
46. A. led to B. referred to C. adapted to D. belonged to
47. A. memories B. drawings C. toys D. feelings
48. A. learned B. imagined C. wanted D. promised
49. A. tested B. labeled C. copied D. sewed
50. A. advertised B.completed C. marked D. printed
51. A. return B. donate C. market D. expose
52. A. kids B. parents C. jobs D. stories
53. A. turn up B. catch up C. break off D. take off
54. A. on purpose B. by example C. at will D. in detail
55. A. tradition B. dream C. wonder D. lesson
第二節(jié)（共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
Benjamin Lou is a computer scientist and advocate who was born with a rare genetic disorder 56 （call） spinal muscular atrophy （SMA）, which affects the muscles used for moving the body. At the age of one, he became 57 （complete） paralyzed（癱瘓） from the chest down, making it difficult for him to breathe, feed himself, or move around without assistance. Despite these 58 （challenge）, Benjamin beat the odds and entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 59 he earned a degree in computer science and artificial intelligence.
By now, Benjamin 60 （become） an inspirational figure for individuals with disabilities, using his experiences to raise 61 （aware） about the importance of accessibility to technology and advocating policies that make digital tools more usable for people with disabilities. He has also worked on 62 （develop） assistive technologies, such as a voice-controlled computer interface that can be used by people with limited mobility.
In addition 63 his work in technology, Benjamin is a passionate advocate for disability rights, using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding of living with a disability. Through his writing and speaking engagements, he hopes to encourage others 64 （accept） their differences and work towards creating 65 more inclusive society for all.
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
假定你是李華，是新華中學(xué)一名學(xué)生。課程實驗部負責(zé)人 George正在面向全體學(xué)生征集課間活動方案。請你給他寫一封郵件，談?wù)勀愕目捶ā?nèi)容包括：
1.你的方案；
2.你的理由。
注意：1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80個左右；
2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
Dear George,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二節(jié)（滿分25分）
閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a kid, my parents and I lived near the forest. I was often told that our family was a team that needed to work together for the family to function smoothly. There was always a plenty of work to do — cooking, cleaning, and walking dogs. I volunteered to walk our dog, Max, who had been adopted one month before. I never dared let this giant dog off the lead（牽狗繩）, just in case he took off.
One morning, we were walking along in the forest when Max started pulling on the lead. At first, I was able to hold on despite the wet ground from a recent shower. But the more I tried to stop him pulling, the more it turned into a tug of war. And thanks to the wet ground, I lost.
Pulling his lead, Max shot off like a bullet, leaving me screaming behind. I chased him but lost my footing and fell face-first into some mud. I struggled to my feet, but looking ahead, I found him running back towards me. I thought he was going to stop and give me his “Sorry” look. But instead, the dog shot past me and returned after a while.
As soon as we got home, my mother immediately attended to Max with a warm towel and a doggy treat. I thought seeing me trembling and covered in mud, I would also get a warm cup of tea and a motherly kiss. Instead, I got a very loud lecture about letting the dog loose in the forest.
I felt frustrated. It wasn’t fair that she didn’t understand how difficult it was to control Max. I fought back, “Stop lecturing me! Why is everything my fault ” With these words, I stormed into my bedroom and slammed the door shut.
In the evening, I heard my mother call Max and take him out. It wasn’t long before I heard my mother screaming and the door opening again.
注意：1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150個左右；
2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
I walked out of my room. ___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dad stepped in, suggesting that we work together to train Max. _____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
六校聯(lián)盟2024年11月期中聯(lián)考·高二英語
參考答案、提示及評分細則
第一部分 聽力（30分）
1~5 BBACA 6~10 CAACB 11~15 BCCAB 16~20 CCBBA
第二部分 閱讀（50分）
21~23 BAD 24~27 DDAB 28~31 ABCB 32~35 BCDD 36~40 AEFGC
第三部分 語言運用（30分）
完形填空（15分）
41~45 BACCD 46~50 ABCDB 51~55 CADBD
語法填空（15分）
56.called pletely 58.challenges 59.where 60.has become
61.awareness 62.developing 63.to 64.to accept 65.a
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié)（滿分15分）
Dear George,
I hope this email finds you well. Here I would like to propose the introduction of “Fun Sports Challenges” during breaks. It aims to provide a healthy outlet for stress relief and strengthen peer interaction.
Such activities not only help uplift students’ moods but also develop a sense of teamwork among us. By participating in small group challenges, we can improve both our physical fitness and interpersonal relationships. I believe this proposal would be a positive addition to our existing extracurricular activities.
I hope my proposal can be of use to you.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二節(jié)（滿分25分）
One possible version:
I walked out of my room. Not surprisingly, they were both covered in mud. It was evident that Max had led my mother on another wild chase through the forest. My frustration melted away as I saw my mother’s apologetic expression. “Sweethert,” my mom said softly. “I’m sorry for scolding you earlier.” After a quick shower, she then shared her own adventure with Max and how he also managed to escape from her grasp, when I served her a warm cup of tea. It seemed there was nothing we could do about this dog. （88 words）
Dad stepped in, suggesting that we work together to train Max. We spent the next few days teaching Max basic commands like sit”, “stay”, and “come back”. It wasn’t easy, but gradually, Max started responding better to us. The instant we tried to stop him pulling, he sat down with eyes looking attentively at us. In the process, not only did Max get better at understanding commands, but our family also grew closer. We realized that every member of our team played an important role, and we needed to support each other to ensure everything ran smoothly. （84 words）
聽力部分錄音材料
（Text 1）
W: Andy, how is your present job
M: Just so so. I don’t think I can get any promotion. I want to change my job, and I’ve decided to resign my job and get a new job next month.
（Text 2）
W: This white blouse is on sale today. You can have it at 10% of the regular price of 50 dollars.
M: Can you give me a 20% discount
W: Sorry, no. How about that blue one, whose original price is also 50 dollars I can meet your discount demand.
（Text 3）
W: Dear, are you going to watch the tennis match on Saturday afternoon It looks like it’s going to be a good one.
M: Good idea! We can also ask our father to watch it.
（Text 4）
W: Would you like to stop for a rest to drink some water now
M: Oh, let’s keep going. Look, we are almost on the top of Mount Huang.
（Text 5）
M: So how much was your plane ticket
W: Luckily, I bought the last ticket. But it was more than I could really afford. I had to dip into my savings.
（Text 6）
M: It’s cold. It is supposed to get warmer today.
W: I think so. That’s what the weatherman said.
M: What’s the temperature
W: He said the maximum temperature is 15℃. It must be the wind that makes it so cold. I’m frozen! It looks like rain.
M: Me, too. Let’s go inside. There is a live basketball game on TV now.
（Text 7）
W: I think we ought to take a taxi or a bus to the train station.
M: Not at this moment. Look at the traffic. It’s moving slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.
W: But I can’t carry this suitcase any farther.
M: Let me help you. I can carry your suitcase and mine as well. They aren’t that heavy. Hum!
W: Don’t be silly. They’ re much heavier than you thought!
M: Perhaps it’s not a bad idea to take a taxi after all.
W: I can’t agree with you enough.
（Text 8）
W: You’re so focused! What are you looking at, Jack
M: I’m reading an article in the newspaper about the world’s homeless population.
W: Homeless population
M: Yes. As we know, sociologists define homeless people as those who have no fixed shelter on any night. These figures show five countries with large homeless population.
W: Wow, that’s amazing. I’ve never realized that there are so many homeless people in Germany and France.
M: You also can’t believe how many people in our country are waiting for us to help!
W: Yeah. Although overall, New York is rich in the United States, it still has lots of homeless people. We can do something to make a difference to the poor in our hometown. What do you think we can do to help them
M: Well, we can raise money through a charity sale, which may help them a little.
（Text 9）
W: Hi, Harry. Have you ever heard the news Some professional people from the Edible Playground are coming to our school later this morning, which I think many of us are expecting.
M: Oh, Alice. What will they do
W: They will give advice on the ways of growing vegetables at school. It’ll be much fun!
M: Why I’m not into gardening at all. And neither is my best friend. I’m telling you that we won’t get involved.
W: Oh, don’t feel so bored, Harry. I’ve heard that we are going to plant vegetables around the school next month. Then, when they are mature, we’ll pick them. So, we’ll be cooking them in the school kitchen under the guidance of teachers in four months. This is a meaningful activity. It is said that our headmaster spent a long time planning it. As students in our school, we shouldn’t let him down.
M: Hmm... When I see a plate of vegetable sauce in front of me, I’ll believe you!
W: OK, but I want to tell you an activity rule from our headmaster. The students who don’t like to do some gardening will have to do the cooking.
M: Hey, that’s not fair!
（Text 10）
M: Most residents in our city attach importance to environmental issues and become aware of their responsibility in this respect, according to a recent survey. The public are found to have been more focused on their living conditions, such as drinking water, air quality and noise pollution. The respondents gave a high score to describe the level of their satisfaction about their surroundings. A total of 1,500 people responded to the survey. And most of them gave a positive assessment of the city’s environmental protection efforts, especially the improvement of air quality. Most respondents said they agreed with the belief that everyone should develop the awareness of environmental protection. Some respondents said they willingly contributed financially to the environmental department, and they had taken part in some forms of environmental protection campaigns, while others said the cost of the environmental improvement should be pa id by public finance or borne by those who caused it. It is reported that driving less has replaced tree-planting and rubbish picking as the main volunteer activity.

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