广东省惠州市英语高一上学期期末试卷与参考答案(2024-2025学年)

2024-2025学年广东省惠州市英语高一上学期期末自测试卷与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、Listentothefollowingconversationandchoosethebestanswertoeachquestion.Aftertheconversation,thereisapause.Duringthepause,readthefouroptionsgivenbelowthequestionsandchoosethecorrectone.Rewriteyourchosenoptionintheblankspaceprovided.Yes,hedoes.No,hedoesn’t.Yes,heis.No,heisn’t.Answer:B)No,hedoesn’t.解析:听力材料：M:Doesyourbrotherlikeplayingbasketball?W:No,hedoesn’t.Hisfavoritesportissoccer.2、Listentoanothershortconversationandanswerthequestionbasedonwhatyouhear.Theconversationwillbereadtwice.Duringthepauseaftertheconversation,youwillhavetimetoreadtheoptionsandchoosethecorrectone.Writeyouranswerintheblankspaceprovided.Atahotel.Inarestaurant.Atatravelagency.Atabank.Answer:B)Inarestaurant.解析:听力材料：W:CouldIhaveatablebythewindow,please?M:Ofcourse,thisway,madam.Ourbesttableisrightherebythewindow.3、Youwillhearfourconversationsor独白。Foreachpiece,thereareseveralquestions.ChoosethebestansweramongA,B,andCgivenbelow.3、Amanistellinghisfriendabouthissummervacation.A.Heenjoyedhisvacationverymuch.B.Hedidn’tenjoyhisvacationmuch.C.HewenttoChinaforhisvacation.CorrectAnswer:B解析:在对话中，男士提到了他这次暑假并不尽如人意，有一些不开心的事情发生，因此正确答案是B。4、Youwillhearfourconversationsor独白。Foreachpiece,thereareseveralquestions.ChoosethebestansweramongA,B,andCgivenbelow.4、Awomanistalkingaboutherfavoritebook.A.It’sabookaboutpeople’slifeinthecountryside.B.It’sabookaboutamysteriousisland.C.It’sabookaboutagroupoffriendshavingfunatasummercamp.CorrectAnswer:B解析:在对话中，女士提到了她最喜欢的一本书是关于一个神秘岛屿的，因此正确答案是B。5、Listentothefollowingsentenceandchoosethebestresponse.5、Woman:Whereisthenearestlibrary?A.It’sonBridgestreet.B.It’snexttothepolicestation.C.It’sacrossfromthepark.D.It’sbehindthemall.Answer:CExplanation:Inthissentence,thewomanisaskingforthelocationofthenearestlibrary.OptionC,“It’sacrossfromthepark,”isthemostspecificanddirectresponse.Theotheroptionsareeitherlessspecificornotlogicallyconnectedtothelocationinquiryforalibrary.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Listeningtothefollowingshortdialoguesandchoosethebestanswertoeachquestion.()A.Inacoffeeshop.()B.Inalibrary.()C.Inaclassroom.()D.Inarestaurant.

Answer:B解析:

Thedialogueoutlinesascenariowhereonepersonsaystheyarestudyingforanexam,andtheotherpersonsuggeststheygohaveasnack.Thisstronglyindicatestheyareinaquietplacelikealibrary.Therefore,thecorrectanswerisB.2、Listentothefollowingshortdialogueandchoosethebestanswertoeachquestion.()A.9:45.()B.9:15.()C.10:00.()D.10:50.

Answer:C解析:

Thedialogueincludesastudentaskinganotherstudentaboutthetime.Theresponsementionstentoeleven,whichis10:00.Thus,thecorrectanswerisC.3、Whatdoesthewomanimplyabouttheman’sumbrella?

Answer:Sheimpliesthatheshouldhavekepthisumbrellaathomebecauseitisnotgoingtorain.

Explanation:Intheconversation,thewomansuggeststhatthere’snoneedtobringanumbrellasincetheweatherforecastindicatesthatitwon’train.Thisimpliesthatkeepingtheumbrellaathomewouldhavebeenabetterdecision.4、Wheredoesthisconversationmostprobablytakeplace?

Answer:Inaweatherforecastbroadcast.

Explanation:Themanasksthewomanabouttheweatherconditions,andthewomanrespondsbymentioningthepossibilityofrain.Thisdialogueismostlikelyoccurringinacontextwhereweatherinformationisbeingdiscussed,suchasaweatherforecastbroadcast.5、5,Whatistheweatherlikeaccordingtotheconversation?答案:It’srainy.解析:Theconversationmentions“It’srainingoutside,”sothecorrectansweristhatit’srainy.6、6,Whatdoesthemanwanttodo?答案:Hewantstobuyabook.解析:Fromtheconversation,themanmentionshewantstopurchaseabookatthebookstore.Therefore,thecorrectansweristhathewantstobuyabook.Forthesakeofcompleteness,Icanprovideadditionalquestionsandtheiranswersifyouneed,butthesearethetwoquestionsperyourrequest.7、Conversation:SpeakerA:“Whatdoyouthinkaboutthisnewpark?It’sreallynicetohaveoneclosetohome.”SpeakerB:“Iagreecompletely.Ilovehowthere’saplayground,walkingtrails,andevenasmalllake.”Question:WhatdoesSpeakerBlikeaboutthenewpark?

A)Theplayground,walkingtrails,andsmalllake.

B)Theplayground,cafe,andsmallriver.

C)Thelibrary,walkingtrails,andrestaurant.Answer:A8、Directions:Inthissection,youwillheartwoshortpassages.Thepassageswillbespokentwice.Aftereachpassage,youwillhearsomequestions.ThepassagesandthequestionswillbespokeninEnglish.Youwillhavetochoosethebestanswertoeachquestion.Nowlistentothepassage.Passage:(Passagecontentisnotprovided,buthereisanexamplebasedonacommonscenario.)Questions:1.Q:Whowenttothebeachwiththespeaker?

A)Hissiblings.

B)Hisparents.

C)Hisfriends.

(Correctanswer:C)2.Q:Whendidtheyleaveforthebeach?

A)At7:00AM.

B)At8:00AM.

C)At9:00AM.

(Correctanswer:B)Answer:1.C,2.B9、Whatisthewoman’sreactiontotheman’sjoke?A)Sheseemstobeangry.B)Shelaughshappily.C)Sheseemstobeconfused.Answer:B)Shelaughshappily.

Explanation:Inthedialog,thewoman’sresponsetotheman’sjokeisclearlypositiveandindicatessheislaughing,suggestingshefounditfunny.10、Wherearethespeakersgoing?A)Toapark.B)Toamovietheater.C)Toarestaurant.Answer:C)Toarestaurant.

Explanation:Themanmentionsthattheyaregoingtoeatsomewhere,indicatingthattheirdestinationisarestaurant.11、Whatdoesthewomansuggestthemando?Answer:AExplanation:Intheconversation,thewomansuggeststhatthemanshouldvisitthetrainstationandbuyaticket.Therefore,shesuggestshimtotakeaction.12、Whyisthemanlate?Answer:BExplanation:Themanmentionsintheconversationthathemissedthebusandhadtowaitforalongerbus.Therefore,heislateduetomissinghisbus.13、WhatdidTomdolastnight?A.Hefinishedhishomework.B.Hewenttowatchamovie.C.Hestudiedforatest.

[Answer:B.Hewenttowatchamovie.]

[解析:根据对话内容，Tom昨晚去看了一部电影。]WheredoesTomusuallywatchmovies?A.Athome.B.Atthecinema.C.OntheInternet.

[Answer:B.Atthecinema.]

[解析:对话中提到他们通常去看电影，所以Tom通常在电影院看电影。]15.Howmanycatsdoesthewomanhavenow?A.3B.4C.5

Answer:C

Explanation:Thewomanmentionsthatshefoundanothercatrecently,sonowshehas5catsintotal.16.Howoftendoesthewomangotothegym?A.OnceaweekB.TwiceaweekC.Threetimesaweek

Answer:B

Explanation:Thewomansaysshegoestwiceaweek,sothecorrectanswerisB.17.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthetwospeakers?A.TeacherandstudentB.BossandemployeeC.Doctorandpatient

Answer:A

Explanation:Themanasksthewomanforadviceonstudying,suggestingtheyareateacherandstudent.18.Whenwillthemanprobablyleave?A.TuesdayB.WednesdayC.Thursday

Answer:B

Explanation:ThewomansayshewillleaveonWednesday,confirmingthecorrectanswerisB.19.Whatdoesthewomanthinkoftheweathertoday?A.ColdB.RainyC.Warm

Answer:C

Explanation:Thewomanexplicitlystatesit’swarmtoday,soCisthecorrectanswer.20.Howlongwillthemanstayinthecity?A.TwomonthsB.ThreemonthsC.Fourmonths

Answer:B

Explanation:Thewomanmentionsthatthemanwillstayforthreemonths,makingBthecorrectanswer.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）FirstQuestionReading:

PassageIntheearlymorningofasunnyday,Sarahwokeupfeelingmuchbetter.Thepreviousnight,shehadcaughtacoldandsleptpoorly.Shedecidedtogoforawalkintheparktoclearherhead.Uponenteringthepark,shenoticedtherewerefewerpeoplethanusual.Theusuallybustlingareafeltquietandpeaceful.Sarahstrolledalongthewell-troddenpaths,herbootsmakingsoftsoundsonthegrass.Shesoonfoundasecludedbench,whereshesatandenjoyedthefreshairandthegentlebreeze.Walkingback,Sarahencounteredafamilyofducksandtheiryounglingscrossingthepath.Theyseemedjoyfulastheywaddledmerrily,peckingatthegroundandsplashinginsmallpuddles.Sarahstoppedtowatchthem,smilingattheirinnocence.Asshecontinuedherwalk,shereflectedonthesimplicityofthedayandfeltgratefulforthesmalljoysinlife.1、WhatwasSarah’sinitialstatewhenshewokeupinthemorning?a)Feelingveryillb)Gratefulforthewarmweatherc)Feelingmuchbetterd)Sleepyandtired2、WhydidSarahdecidetogoforawalkinthepark?a)Tostayindoorsb)Toenjoythefreshairandclearherheadc)Tomeetfriendsd)Torunerrands3、WhatdidSarahnoticeabouttheparkduringherwalk?a)Itwasverycrowdedwithpeopleb)Itwasunusuallypeacefulandquietc)Itwasfilledwithnoisychildrenplayingd)Itwasdesertedwithnoonearound4、WhatdidSarahencounterthatbroughtasmiletoherface?a)Afamilyofduckscrossingthepathb)Agroupofbirdsflyingoverheadc)Afamilyofsquirrelsplayinginthetreesd)AgroupoftouriststakingpicturesAnswers:1、c)Feelingmuchbetter2、b)Toenjoythefreshairandclearherhead3、b)Itwasunusuallypeacefulandquiet4、a)AfamilyofduckscrossingthepathThisformatensuresclearandconciseorganization,witheachquestionanditscorrespondinganswerprovided.

SecondQuestionPassage:Alongtimeago,inafarawaykingdom,therelivedawiseoldowl.Everynight,thisowlwouldflyaroundthekingdom,watchingovereveryoneandeverything.Onenight,ayoungboynamedTimmywaslostintheforest.Hewasscaredanddidn’tknowwhattodo.Justashewasabouttocry,heheardasofthootingsound.Timmyfollowedthesoundandsawthewiseoldowlperchedonabranchabovehim.“Hello,youngone,”saidtheowl.“Whyareyouallaloneintheforest?”Timmytoldtheowlabouthisfamilymovingawayandhimbeingleftbehindtolivewithhisgrandmother.Hewasworriedthathisnewschoolwouldbedifficultandthathemightnothaveanyfriendsthere.TheowllistenedpatientlyandcomfortedTimmywithkindwords.“Sometimeswefeelscaredandalone,butwearenevertrulyalone.Lookaroundyou.Therearepeoplewhocareaboutyouandwillhelpyou,”saidtheowl.“Andremember,whenyouneedhelp,justlistenforme.Iwillalwaysbehereforyou.”Timmyfeltbetteraftertalkingtotheowl.Ashewalkedthroughtheforest,hebelievedhecouldfindhiswayhome.Laterthatnight,hefoundhiswayoutoftheforestandbacktohisgrandmother’shouse.Hewasgratefultotheowlforitsadviceandhisbraveryinfacinghisfears.1、Whowaslostintheforest?2、WhatwasTimmyworriedaboutathisnewschool?3、WhatdidtheowltellTimmyaboutbeingalone?4、HowdidTimmyfeelaftertalkingtotheowl?Answers:1、Timmywaslostintheforest.2、Timmywasworriedthathisnewschoolwouldbedifficultandthathemightnothaveanyfriendsthere.3、TheowltoldTimmythatheisnevertrulyaloneastherearepeoplewhocareabouthimandwillhelphim.4、Timmyfeltbetteraftertalkingtotheowl.Thissectionisdesignedtotestreadingcomprehensionskills,focusingonunderstandingthemainidea,details,andinferencesfromthepassage.

ThirdQuestionPassage1:ADayattheBeachWelcometothebeach,whereyoucanenjoythewarmsunshineandthecoolseabreeze.Thebeachisagreatplacetorelaxandhavefunwithfamilyandfriends.Themorningofabeachdaystartsearlywhenagroupofkidsgathertobuildsandcastles.Theyusebucketsandshovels(1)tocreatetowersandmoats,(2)whichtheydecoratewithseashellsandstones.Afterawhile,theydecideit’stimetotrysomebeachactivities.Someofthemchoosetoplayvolleyball,whileotherspreferswimming.Thecoach(3)blowsawhistletosignalthestartofthegame.Thesoundoflaughter(4)andthesplashofwaterfilltheair.Asthesungetshigherinthesky,thegroupsitsunderabigumbrellaforapicniclunch.Theysharesandwiches,fruits,anddrinks.Aftertheyfinisheating,thekidsspendtherestoftheafternoonbuildingasandcastlecity.Theyaddbridges,lakes,andtreestomaketheircreationasrealisticaspossible.Thedayendswitheveryonefeelingtiredbuthappy.1、Whichofthefollowingtoolsdothekidsusetobuildsandcastles?A)ShovelsandcarsB)BroomsandbucketsC)ShovelsandbucketsD)BroomsandshovelsAnswer:C(Shovelsandbuckets)2、Whatdoesthecoachdotostartthegame?A)SetupthenetB)BlowawhistleC)ThrowaballD)CounttofiveAnswer:B(Blowawhistle)3、Whatsounddoyouhearduringthebeachday?A)CriesofjoyB)LaughterandthesplashofwaterC)SorrowfulsighsD)SilenceAnswer:B(Laughterandthesplashofwater)4、Whatactivitiesdothekidsdoatthebeach?A)PaintinganddancingB)VolleyballandplayingoncomputersC)SwimmingandplayingonslidesD)BuildingsandcastlesandplayingvolleyballAnswer:D(Buildingsandcastlesandplayingvolleyball)第四题Passage:Intoday’sworld,theimpactoftechnologyonsocietyisprofound.Ithastransformedthewaywework,communicate,andremainconnectedtoeachother.Forexample,thewidespreaduseofsmartphoneshasmadeitpossibleforpeopletostayintouchwithfriendsandfamilyaroundtheglobeatanytime.However,therapidadvancementoftechnologyalsoraisesconcernsaboutitsnegativeimpacts.Oneofthemostsignificantconcernsistheissueofprivacy.Withtheincreasingamountofpersonaldatabeingcollectedandstoredonline,thereisariskofthisinformationbeingmisusedoraccessedbyunauthorizedindividuals.Additionally,therelianceontechnologycanleadtoadecreaseinface-to-faceinteractions,whichisessentialforbuildingstrongsocialrelationships.Furthermore,thecontinuousevolutionoftechnologycancreatejobdisplacement,asmachinesandautomationreplacehumanlabor,leadingtoeconomicinstabilityandsocialtensions.1、Whatisthemainconcernraisedbytherapidadvancementoftechnologyaccordingtothepassage?Thedecreaseinface-to-faceinteractionsTheeconomicinstabilityduetojobdisplacementTheriskofmisusingoraccessingpersonaldataTheimpactontheenvironment2、Accordingtothepassage,whichofthefollowingisapositiveimpactofsmartphones?JobdisplacementDecreasedface-to-faceinteractionsIncreasedabilitytostayintouchwithfriendsandfamilyRiskofmisusingpersonaldata3、Whatdoesthepassagesuggestasapossiblenegativeeffectofrelyingheavilyontechnology?DecreaseinproductivityIncreasedeconomicstabilityDecreaseinface-to-faceinteractionsIncreasedamountofpersonaldata4、Whichofthefollowingismentionedasaconsequenceofthecontinuousevolutionoftechnology?SocialtensionsPrivacyissuesJobdisplacementEnvironmentalproblemsAnswers:1、C2、C3、C4、C四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Sure,hereisanEnglishreadingcomprehensionexercisesuitedforahighschoolfreshmaninthefirstsemester.Thepassageandthequestionsaredesignedtotestreadingcomprehensionandinferenceskills.Passage:OnaquietSaturdaymorning,SarahandherbrotherJamesdecidedtoexplorethenearbyforest.Theypackedapicnicbasketwithsandwiches,fruits,andathermosofhotchocolate,intendingtospendthedayoutdoors.Theystartedtheirhikeearly,eagertoreachthetallesttreeintheforestbeforethesunwentdown.Astheywalked,theynoticedthetreesweregettingtallerandthecanopyaboveseemedtogrowdarker.Sarahpointedtoabeautifulbutterflyrestingononeoftheleaves.Shecarefullybrusheditontoitslidtoobserveitmoreclosely.Meanwhile,Jameswasdistractedbythechirpingofthebirdsandstoppedtotakeacloserlook.Suddenly,asuddengustofwindblewacrossthepath,causingJamestosliponafallenlog.Hefellandhurthisleg.SarahimmediatelystoppedandcheckedJames’sleg.Itwasbruisedbutnotbroken.Theydecidedtofindtheirwaybackhomeassoonaspossible.Ontheirwayback,theyrealizedthattheywerelost.Thesunwassetting,andtheycouldn’tfindtheirwaybacktothetrailtheyhadusedtoentertheforest.Sarahrememberedvaguelythatshehadseenasmallwoodensignwithanarrowpointinginacertaindirectionearlyinthemorning.Theyfollowedthedirectionbutaftersometime,theyfoundthemselvesbackatthesamespot.Feelingabitpanicked,theysatdownandtriedtothinkofwhattodo.Sarahsuddenlyrememberedthatshehadherphonewithher,andtheycoulduseittocallforhelp.Theyusedthephone’sflashlighttowriteamessageonarocktoguidewhoevermightfindthem.Intheend,theywerefoundbyaparkrangerwhocamesearchingforthemattherequestoftheirparents.Questions:1.WhatincidentcausedJamestohurthisleg?2.Howdidtheyfirstrealizetheywerelost?3.Whydidtheydecidetousethephone’sflashlighttowriteamessage?4.Whatisonereasontheyfollowedthedirectionofthewoodensign?5.Whichofthefollowingisthebesttitleforthispassage?A)ADayintheForestB)TheTallestTreeintheForestC)ALostAdventureD)AQuestfortheWoodenSignAnswers:1.Jamesslippedonafallenlogandhurthisleg.2.Theyrealizedtheywerelostwhentheycouldn’tfindtheirwaybacktothetrail.3.Theydecidedtousethephone’sflashlighttowriteamessagebecausetheyneededtoguidewhoevermightfindthem.4.TheyfollowedthedirectionofthewoodensignbecauseSarahvaguelyrememberedseeingitearlierinthemorning.5.C)ALostAdventure五、语言运用第一节_完形填空（15分）GettingStartedwithaNewChapterItwasasunnymorningwhenSarah1hernewtextbooksfromtheshelfand2thecoverofherEnglishnotebook.Asafreshman,shewas3bothexcitedandnervousabouthernewchapterinhighschool.Facinganewteacherandanewclasswasalittle4butalsoathrillingexperience.Sarahknewshehadtoworkhardand5uptothechallenge.Inclass,theyreada6aboutayoungadventurerwhodreamedof7theworldandmakingadifference.Readingthisarticle,Sarahfelt8forthewriterandinspiredtosetherowngoals.Herfavoritepartwaswhentheadventurer9amessagetoyoungreaders:“Neverletyourfear10youfromachievingyourdream.Withdedicationanddetermination,11ispossible.”Asthedaywenton,Sarahsatwithherfriendsandstartedto12thearticle’skeypoints.Shesharedherthoughtswithherclassmatesandlistenedtotheir13aswell.Thisdiscussionmadeherunderstandthetextmuch14.Itwasaneye-openingexperienceforherto15suchameaningfulstory.A.pulleddownB.openedC.beginnerD.scaredE.liveF.threateningG.breakingH.barrierI.takeJ.detailedK.readingL.inspiredM.fullyN.exchangedO.perceived1._A_|2.B|3.C|4.D|5.I|6.J|7.E|8.L|9.K|10.G|11.F|12.N|13.M|14.O|15.HAnswerKey:1.A|2.B|3.C|4.D|5.I|6.J|7.E|8.L|9.K|10.G|11.F|12.N|13.M|14.O|15.H六、语言运用第二节_语法填空（15分）Sure,hereisasingle“GrammarFill-in-the-Blanks”questiondesignedfor“EnglishGrade1,FirstSemesterFinalExam”inEnglish,completewithapassageandquestionsalongwiththeiranswers.Passage:Lastsummer,myfamilywentonaroadtriptothecoastaltownofMendocino,California.Itwasasunnyday,andwespenthoursexploringthe1(attract)scenicviewsandlivelyshops.Thatnight,westayedatacharmingbedandbreakfast,whichwasownedbyaretiredcouple,2(name)GraceandTom.Gracecookedasumptuousdinnerforus,whichincludedavarietyof3(dish)madefromfreshandlocalingredients.Wewereimpressedbythecouple’shospitalityandknowledgeofthearea.Thenextday,wetookahiketoanearbyviewpoint,whichprovidedabreathtakingglimpseofthe4(beautiful)Pacificcoastline.Afterwards,wevisitedalocalartgallerywhereweadmiredtheexquisiteworksof5(local)artists.Intheevening,weattendedafisherman’sfestival,wherewe6(entertain)byvariousperformancesandenjoyeddeliciousseafood.Overall,itwasanunforgettableexperiencethatwewillalwayscherish.Questions:1.d3.dishes4.breathtaking5.local6.wereentertainedThisstructureensuresthatthequestionsaredirectlyrelatedtothepassageandcoveravarietyofgrammaticalpoints,includingnounforms,verbs(pastparticiple),andadjectives.七、写作第一节_应用文写作（15分）七、写作第一节_应用文写作(25分)请根据下面的要点，以John的身份写一封建议信给他的朋友Tom，提建议帮助他摆脱沉迷网络游戏的困境。单词数约80词。要点：1.对Tom沉迷网络游戏表示担忧。2.给Tom提一些建议帮助他摆脱困境，如参加兴趣小组、多阅读、与家人朋友交流等。3.希望Tom尽快摆脱困境。写作示例:DearTom,Ihavenoticedthatyouhavebeenspendingalotoftimeplayingonlinegamesrecently.Iamveryworriedaboutthis.Herearesomeideasthatmighthelpyougetoutofthissituation.Firstly,whynotjoinasportscluboraninterestgroup?Doingsomethingyouenjoycantakeyourmindoffthegames.Secondly,whydon’tyoutryreadingmorebooks,whichcanbroadenyourhorizonsandimproveyourknowledge.Lastly,talkingmorewithfamilyandfriendscanhelpyoufeelsupportedandunderstood.Let’sworktogethertoaddressthisproblem.Isincerelyhopeyoucanfindyourwayoutofthissituationsoonandfindbetterwaystospendyourtime.Warmregards,John解析:1.ContentCoverage(10points):Whetherallkeypoints(concern,suggestions,hope)areincludedandreflectedwellinthetext.2.LanguageUse(10points):Whetherthelanguageiscorrect,fluent,andappropriateforthecontext.3.OverallCoherenceandCohesion(5points):Whetherthetextislogicallyorganizedandeasytofollow.Thisformatensuresthatstudentsnotonlyunderstandtherequirementsbutalsopracticetheirabilitytowriteacoherentandwell-structuredapplicationessay.八、写作第二节_读后续写（25分）EnglishFinalExam-HighSchoolYear1,FirstSemesterSection8:Writing(ContinuationWriting)Passage:Mrs.

Hansen’sclasswasinthemiddleofageographicdiscussion.“Whyisitthatsomecountries,likeNorway,areconsideredbeautifulbutsparselypopulated,whileothers,likeMexico,arebothbeautifulanddenselypopulated?”Mikeasked.Mrs.

Hansen,withacalmandcollecteddemeanor,beganherexplanation.“Ithink,”Mikecontinued,“Thatit’sgroupedintocontinentsandtheyhavedifferentqualitieslikeculinaryandsocialtraditionsthatcomeintowhatcountriesarelike.”“Soyou’resayingculturalandsocialtraditionsplayaroleinthedifferences?”Mrs.

Hansenresponded,staringintenselyatMike.Mikenodded,andtheclassfellsilent,lingeringontheconcept.Mikeloweredhiseyesagainbutnoticedapieceofpapervowinganintriguing,yetperilousplanforaschooltrip.Continuation:ContinuingfromwhereMikeleftoff,writeaboutMrs.

Hansen’sresponsetoMike’sobservation.Howdoesshecontinueherexplanation?Desc