江苏省苏北四市2022-2023学年高三上学期期末考试+英语 含答案

2022～2023学年高三年级模拟试卷英语2023.1本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。()1.Whatdoesthegirllikeaboutherparents?A.Theyarestrict.B.Theyarerich.C.Theyarecaring.()2.Howmuchdoesthekeyboardcostnow?A.$40.B.$50.C.$20.()3.Whydoestheboyrefusethegirl'soffer?A.Hehasadoctor'sappointment.B.Heneedstogotoseehisfamily.C.Hehasbeentothebeachbefore.()4.Whatarethespeakersdoing?A.Makingdinner.B.Orderingsomefood.C.Shoppingforaparty.()5.Whatdoesthemanwanttoknow?A.Howtomakedesserts.B.Howtosolveproblems.C.Howtounderstandexpressions.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几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。()6.Whatistheman'sadviceforthewoman'strip?A.ShereallyshouldgotoPisa.B.SheshouldonlystayinRome.C.SheshouldalsocheckoutVenice.()7.HowmuchtimewillthewomanprobablyspendinRome?A.Twodays.B.Fivedays.C.Sevendays.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。()8.Wheredoestheconversationprobablytakeplace?A.Atarestaurant.B.Athome.C.Atoffice.()9.Whatisthewomanmostworriedabout?A.Missingthesnacks.B.Failingtofinishherfinancialreport.C.Leavingabadimpressionontheman'sparents.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。()10.Howdidthemanfeelwhenhewentbacktohishometown?A.Bored.B.Awkward.C.Excited.()11.Wheredoesthemanlivenow?A.InFrance.B.InEngland.C.InGermany.()12.Whatdoesthemandecidetodo?A.Visithisfamilyregularly.B.Gobackhomeandgetajob.C.Keepintouchwithhisfriendsmoreoften.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。()13.What'stherelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Classmates.B.Strangers.C.Teammates.()14.Whatisthegirlafraidof?A.Losingatsports.B.Failingthetest.C.Missingsomeclasses.()15.Whatgamewouldn'ttheboyliketoplayanymore?A.Soccer.B.Baseball.C.Basketball.()16.Whereisthelibrary?A.Onthethirdfloor.B.Onthesecondfloor.C.Onthefirstfloor.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。()17.WhywillMrJenkinsbeleaving?A.Heissick.B.Hehasfoundanewjob.C.Hewilltakecareofafamilymember.()18.WhenwillMrJenkinsbeleaving?A.Attheendoftheweek.B.Attheendofthemonth.C.Attheendofthesemester.()19.WhatwilltheschooldotoappreciateMrJenkins?A.Holdapartyforhim.B.Sendhimonvacation.C.Namesomethingafterhim.()20.WhoisMrRyan?A.Ateacher.B.Anathlete.C.Abasketballcoach.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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMadrid'sIncredibleMuseumsCaixaForumCaixaForumisamuseumandculturalcenterthatoccupiesanoldpowerplant.Fromtheoutsidethebuildingappearstobefloating,andthere'savertical(垂直的)gardenwith15，000plantspeciesgrowingonthesideofonewall.Insidearefourfloorsofpaintings,photos,andmultimediaexhibitions,aswellasworkshopsandatheater­auditorium.Evenifyoudon'tenteranyexhibitions,it'sworthstoppingbytoadmirethebuilding'sstrikingouterandinnerarchitecture.Hours:10：00AMto8：00PMdailyFreeadmission:May15,18,andNovember9MuseoSorollaThissmallartgalleryisdedicatedtotheImpressionistpainterJoaquínSorolla(1863－1923).Thegalleryisinhisformerhomeandstudio,andthey'vepreservedtheoriginalatmospherewellsoyougetafeelforwhatitwaslikewhenhewaslivingandworkingthere.Hours:TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom9：30AMto8：00PMSundaysandholidaysfrom10：00AMto3：00PM,closedMondaysFreeadmission:Saturdaysafter2：00PMandSundaysMuseodelRomanticismoThissmallmuseumfocusesonthehistoryanddailylifeoftheRomanticperiod.ThemuseumrecreatestheRomanticatmosphereinitsroomdisplayswithfurniture,carpets,jewelry,paintings,andotherantiquesofthetimeperiod.Hours:TuesdaytoSaturdayfrom9：30AMto6：30PMSundaysandholidaysfrom10：00AMto3：00PM,closedMondaysFreeadmission:Saturdaysafter2：00PMandSundaysMuseoThyssen­BornemiszaTheThyssenMuseumbeganastheThyssenfamily'sprivatecollectionofsevencenturiesofEuropeanpainting,regardedasoneofthemostimportantcollectionsofthelastcentury.In1992,itwasconvertedintoapublicmuseum.Ithasagreatvarietyofartists,styles,andtimeperiods.Hours:Mondaysfrom12：00PMto4：00PMTuesdaytoSundayfrom10：00AMto7：00PMFreeadmission:Mondaysfrom12：00PMto4：00PM()21.WhatisspecialaboutCaixaForum?A.Itsroomdisplays.B.Itshistoricexhibits.C.Itsstrikingstructure.D.Itsoriginalatmosphere.()22.WhencanwevisitMuseoSorollaforfree?A.9：30a．m.Sunday.B.2：30p．m.Saturday.C.6：00p．m.Tuesday.D.10：00a．m.Monday.()23.WhatcanbeseeninbothMuseoThyssen­BornemiszaandMuseodelRomanticismo?A.Paintings.B.Carpets.C.Jewelry.D.Furniture.BBymymid­20s,I'dfinishedmymasterinpsychology,andIwasworkinginDublinasahealthresearcher.Itwasmostlydataandstatisticsworkstaringatascreen.Iwasearningmorethanmostofmyfriends,livingthecitylife,goingoutatweekends.Ihadagoodpension(养老金)andannualleavebutitcausedalotofanxietyandworry.Iwasreallyunhappy.IwantedtogetbacktofeelingpassionateaboutsomethingsoIstartedthinkingaboutthethingsIusedtolove.Asachild,I'dalwaysbeeninvolvedintheoutdoors,andIusedtolovehikingbutallthathadstoppedaftersecondaryschool.Idecidedtovolunteerwithalocalyouthgroupandwithinamonth,I'dgonecampingwiththem.Iabsolutelylovedit.It__was__like__switching__on__a__lightbulb.ThiswaswhatI'dbeenmissing.Istartedtakingcoursesinmountainskillsandwildernessfirstaid,andbyAugustIwasworkingmyusualjobintheweek,andIwasaclimbingclubleaderatweekends.Ilovedconnectingwithnature,connectingwithotherpeople.Throughallthis,Ilearntaboutthewholefieldofnature­basedtherapies(疗法).Itwastheperfectfittocombinemypsychologybackgroundwithmypassionfortheoutdoors.Ibegantakingcoursesinwildtherapy,forestbathingandecopsychology.IleftmygovernmentjobandinJuly2020IlaunchedmybusinessNatureTherapyIreland,whichisboomingnow.I'dthoughtI'dalwaysliveinacitybutlastyear,ImovedtoTipperarytoliveatthefootofamountain,surroundedbynature.IfI'mfeelingstressed,Icanstepoutsideinmybarefeetandstandonthegrasstogroundmyself.InDublin,thefrontdoorfeltlikeabarrier—Ihadtohavemykeys,myphone,myjacketbeforeIcouldevengooutandfindagreenspace.Mylifenowisleadingnatureconnectionhikesandforestbathingwalks.MysalaryhashalvedforthemomentbutI'veadjusted.I'veneverlookedback.()24.WhatdidthewriterthinkofherjobinDublin?A.Stressful.B.Valueless.C.Insecure.D.Demanding.()25.Whatdoestheunderlinedsentencemeaninparagraph2?A.Sheenjoyedhervoluntarywork.B.Sherealizedwhatshereallyloved.C.Recallingthepastmadeherhappy.D.Abrightfuturewasinstoreforher.()26.WhatdrovethewritertolaunchherbusinessNatureTherapyIreland?A.Heradventurousexperience.B.Herleadershipandbackground.C.Herconnectionwithotherpeople.D.Hermajorandpassionfornature.()27.WhydidthewritercompareherlifeinDublinwiththatinTipperary?A.Tohighlighthowboringcitylifewas.B.Tocallonpeopletogetbacktonature.C.Toshowhersatisfactionwithherchange.D.Toindicatehowsuccessfulherbusinesswas.CAnimalscanadaptquicklytosurviveunfavorableenvironmentalconditions.Evidenceismountingtoshowthatplantscan,too.ApaperpublishinginthejournalTrendsinPlantSciencedetailshowplantsarerapidlyadaptingtotheeffectsofclimatechange,andhowtheyarepassingdowntheseadaptationstotheiroffspring(后代).Plantsarefacingmoreenvironmentalstressesthanever.Forexample,climatechangeismakingwintersshorterinmanylocations,andplantsareresponding.“Manyplantsrequireaminimumperiodofcoldinordertosetuptheirenvironmentalclocktodefinetheirfloweringtime，”saysMartinelli,aplantgeneticistattheUniversityofFlorence.“Ascoldseasonsshorten,plantshaveadaptedtorequireshorterperiodsofcoldtodelayflowering.Thesemechanismsallowplantstoavoidfloweringinperiodswhentheyhavefeweropportunitiestoreproduce.”Becauseplantsdon'thaveneural(神经的)networks,theirmemoryisbasedentirelyoncellular(细胞的),molecular(分子的),andbiochemicalnetworks.Thesenetworksmakeupwhattheresearcherscallsomaticmemory(体细胞记忆).“Itallowsplants'torecognizetheoccurrenceofapreviousenvironmentalconditionandtoreactaccordingly，”saysMartinelli.Thesesomaticmemoriescanthenbepassedtotheplants'offspringviaepigenetics(表现遗传).“Severalexamplesdemonstratetheexistenceofmolecularmechanismsmodulatingplantmemorytoenvironmentalstressesandaffectingtheadaptationofoffspringtothesestresses，”saysMartinelli.Goingforward,Martinellihopestounderstandevenmoreaboutthegenesthatarebeingpasseddown.“WeareparticularlyinterestedindecodingtheepigeneticalphabetwithoutchangesinDNAsequence(序列)，”hesays.“Thisisespeciallyimportantwhenweconsidertherapidclimatechangeweobservetodaythateverylivingorganism,includingplants,needstoquicklyadapttosurvive.”()28.Whatadaptationshaveplantsmadetoshortenedcoldseasons?A.Theyhaveshortenedtheirfloweringtime.B.Theyhavegotmorechancestoreproduce.C.Theyhaveavoidedfloweringincoldseasons.D.Theyhaveadjustedtheirenvironmentalclock.()29.Whatcanwelearnaboutsomaticmemory?A.Itisentirelybasedonneuralnetworks.B.Itcanhelptheplants'offspringtosurvive.C.Itcanhelprelieveenvironmentalstresses.D.Itdisturbstheplants'biochemicalnetworks.()30.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“modulating”meaninparagraph4?A.Adjusting.B.Treasuring.C.Recording.D.Sharing.()31.Whichofthefollowingisasuitabletitleforthetext?A.PlantsaresmartaboutfloweringtimeB.PlantscanalsoadapttoclimatechangeC.EnvironmentalstresseschallengeplantsD.MysteriesofplantgenesaretobeunfoldedDThisyear,inMarch,IjumpedintoaheatedpoolinCaliforniatomeetadolphinnamedDelle.AsIapproachedher,Delleturnedtowardsmeandbecameplayful,greetingmebysplashingmewithherbeak.Delighted,Ireachedouttopathershinyskin.Itfeltrubbery,whichwasthemaingiveawaythatDellethedolphinwasarobot.Justasfake(假的)animalsarebecomingveryrealistic,it'sbecomingincreasinglylessacceptabletouseliveanimalsforentertainmentpurposes.DocumentarieslikeBlackfish(2013)andTheCove(2009)haveexposedsomeofthehorrifictreatmentandsufferingofoceanmammals.Theresultingpublicprotesthasmadeaquariums(水族馆)controversial，attractinglessvisitors.Arguably,entertainingpeoplewithcaptive(圈养的)animalsisvitalforanimalconservation.Manyzoosandaquariumsactivelytrytopromoteconservationeffortsbyprovidingeducationalexperiencesandencouraginginterestinthenaturalworld.Thistypeofentertainmentisuseful,becauseitinspirespeopletocare.Atfirst，thisseemslikeareasontoavoidreplacingtheanimalswithtechnology.However,researchintherapid­developedfieldofhuman­robotinteractionisshowingastonishingresultsonengagementwithrobotsthatcanimitatelifelikebehaviour.Whenphysicallyinteractive,robotsattractalotofattention.Peopletendtotreatthemlikethey'realive,eventhoughtheyknowperfectlywellthey'rejustmachines.Ifwestarttoreplacetheanimalsinourthemeparkswithmachines,willthistrenddecreaseourwonderforthenaturalworld?Abunchofpeopleexpressednegativegutreactions(本能反应)afterIpostedvideooftherobotdolphinonTwitter.Andyet,Idon'tbelievethatusingthisrobotanimalswillcauseustoforgettheworthoflivingcreatures.()32.WhydoestheauthormentionDelleinparagraph1?A.Toshareaspecialexperience.B.Topromoterubberydolphins.C.Todrawattentiontorobotanimals.D.Todescribeadolphinperformance.()33.Whatcanwelearnaboutliveanimalsinzoos?A.Theyarecruellytreated.B.Theymakezoospopular.C.Theyarewellentertained.D.Theydeserveconservation.()34.Whatisparagraph4mainlyabout?A.Reasonsforreplacinganimalswithrobots.B.Benefitsofentertainingpeoplewithrobots.C.Researchresultsoninteractionwithrobots.D.Publicconcernsoverengagementwithrobots.()35.What'stheauthor'sattitudetoreplacinganimalswithmachines?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Manypeopleleadbusylivesandthinktheybarelyhavetimetoworkouteveryday.__36__Theyareshortworkoutsthatofteninvolvehigh­intensity(高强度的)exercises.Hereweexploresomereasonstodomicroworkouts.RequireLessofaTimeCommitmentCommittingtoexercisingforacertainamountoftimeperweekcanbedifficult,especiallywhenyoudonothavethetimeormotivationtoworkoutforanextendedperiod.Microworkoutsaregoodalternatives.Theytakeuponly10to30minutesofyourday.Manypeoplespendmuchlongerscrollingthroughsocialmediaeachday.__37__MakeSchedulingWorkoutsEasierItcanbechallengingtocommitthetimeneededtoexerciseeveryday,butitcanalsobehardtofitaworkoutintoatightschedule.However,astudysuggeststhatitmaybepossible.__38__Forexample,walkingyourdog,usingthestairs,parkingfartherawayfromadestination,orwalkingduringyourlunchbreakareallwaysyoucantry.NeedNoEquipmentInvestinginexpensivehomegymequipmentcanbearealburden.Whenyoudecidetodomicroworkouts,though,youdon'tneedabunchofequipment.__39__Forexample,youmaychoosetodostepsonyourstairs,runonthespot,orevendosomestarjumps.Sinceyoucanchoosewhattypeofworkoutyou'dprefertodo,itmeansthatyoucanexercisewheneveryouplease.__40__Nowthatyouknowallaboutmicroworkouts,youcanaddthemtoyourday.Getascreativeasyoupleaseandthinkaboutthetypesofmovementsthatsuityou.Youneverknow—itmightjustboostyourhealthandwellness.A.Readytogetmoving?B.Youjustfititintoyourroutine.C.Fitnessshouldbesimpleandconvenient.D.Soitshouldbearelativelyeasytimecommitment.E.Ifyoufeelthisway,youmaybeinterestedinmicroworkouts.F.Canmicroworkoutsgivethesamebenefitsaslongerworkoutsessions?G.Instead,youcanusethingsaroundyourhometoempoweryourworkout.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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Mynine­year­olddaughter,Vivien,isalittleprincess.Under__41__circumstances,shecan'tevenpourherselfaglassofmilk.SowhenIcamehome__42__withfever,myfirstthoughtwas,“HowwouldVivienreact？”At3：30P．M.,I__43__myselfoutofbedanddrovetopickherup.Onthewayhome,Isaid,“Sweetheart,Mommy'sreallysick.Canyoufixyourownmealtonight？”“That'sokay，”shereplied__44__．Whenwearrivedhome,I__45__backtobed.Everynowandthen,Iwouldwakefromafeverishsleeptofindalittleangel__46__overmewithsomegoodwilloffering.Acoolwashclothtowipemyhotbrow.AbelltoringifI__47__anything.Apictureshehaddrawnto__48__meup.Throughouttheevening,Vivienissuedperiodicreportsonherprogresswiththeevening__49__.“Ijustmademyselfasalad.”Or,“I'mrunningmybathnow.”Ismiledtomyselfunderthe__50__．Thenatbedtime,Vivien__51__alittlebookshemade,entitled“ILOVEYOUMOMMY”.Thefirstpage__52__，“ThankyouforallyoudidformeMOMMY.”Ifeltawaveofgratitudeforthe__53__thathadgivenmylittleprincesstheopportunityto__54__—andmetheopportunityto__55__—whatanangelshetrulywas.()41.A.extremeB.specialC.certainD.normal()42.A.complainingB.tremblingC.wonderingD.crying()43.A.urgedB.advisedC.draggedD.threw()44.A.happilyB.hurriedlyC.confidentlyD.guiltily()45.A.dashedB.fellC.marchedD.rolled()46.A.bendingB.comingC.goingD.taking()47.A.saidB.forgotC.dreamedD.wanted()48.A.coverB.cheerC.callD.wake()49.A.programB.newsC.weatherD.routine()50.A.blanketsB.stairsC.roofD.sofa()51.A.publishedB.wroteC.showedD.bought()52.A.readB.wroteC.coveredD.printed()53.A.accidentB.nightC.reportD.illness()54.A.demonstrateB.performC.practiceD.function()55.A.relaxB.escapeC.appreciateD.imagine第二节(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。Consistingofabambooframeanda__56__(delicate)paintedpapersurface,Chineseoil­paperumbrellashavelongbeenviewedasasymbolofChina'straditionofculturalcraftsmanshipandpoeticbeauty.Notjustaretheyaninstrumenttokeepoffrainorsunlight,butalsoworksofart__57__(possess)richculturalsignificanceandaesthetic(美的)value.Thefirstoil­paperumbrellasappearedduringEasternHanDynasty(25－220).Later，they__58__(bring)overseastoJapanandancientKoreaduringtheTangDynasty(618－907),whichis__59__theywereknownas“Tangumbrellas”．IttakesquitealotoftimeandefforttomakeatraditionalChineseoil­paperumbrella__60__hand.Forexample,inFenshuitownshipinLuzhou,SichuanProvince,craftsmenmustcompletemorethan90stepsanduseover100differenttools__61__(create)asinglehandmadeoil­paperumbrella.Sincetheappearanceofmodernmechanicalumbrellas,traditionaloil­paperumbrellas__62__(suffer)fromdecliningsales,while__63__numberofcraftsmenhasbeenonthedecrease.Fortunately,withthe__64__(include)ofFenshuioil­paperumbrellasasoneofChina'snationalintangibleculturalheritagesin2008,thingshavebeenimproving.Thesegreatitemsappearinmanyfashionshowsandmediapublicationsduetothepositivepublicity__65__theyhavereceived.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，上周你校举办了中国传统文化周活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动目的：2.活动内容：3.活动反响。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。ATraditionalChineseCultureWeek________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。Sistaracedahead,theseabreezestreamingagainstherface.Rafifinallycaughtupandthentheyrestedintheshade.“NowI'mhungry.Iknowwherethere'sagreatappletree，”Sistasaid.“ItbelongstoanoldladycalledSusanwholivesinthelittlehousebythehill.Iheardshe'sstubborn，butthatsometimesshegivesfruitinreturnforanerrand(跑腿).”“Let'sgo，”Rafisaid.Theycrossedastreambyhoppingfromrocktorock.Finally,uponahilltop,theysawasplendidappletreewithbrightredfruits.Asmallfarmhousestoodatthebottomofthehill.Rafi'sheartpoundedasSistaknockedonthedoor.Anelderlywomananswered.“Yes？”theladyasked,staringatthegirls.“Weheard...”saidSista,hervoiceshaky,“thatwecouldrunanerrandforyouinexchangeforapples.”Susanraisedoneeyebrow.“Ah,yes.”Sheclickedhertongue.“Nothingisfree,eh？”Sheledthegirlsintothekitchen.Whenpassingthelivingroom,Sistafoundthatthewallwasdecoratedwithcolourfulcrayondrawings,whichseemtobechildren's.ShewonderedwhodrewthesesinceSusanwasalone,withnograndchildren,evennofamiliesorrelatives.Theladygrabbedtwobaskets,onelargeandonesmall,andpushedthemintothegirls'hands.“Gofillthesewithapples.Comerightback.”Thegirlsracedupthehilltothetree,climbedthebranches,andpickedtheripestapples.Afterfillingthebaskets,theyreturnedtothehouse.Susanfilledabagwithriceanddriedbeans,andthenshehandedittoSista.“TakethisbagandthelargebasketofapplestotheGomezfamily.Doyouknowthem？”Thegirlsnodded.SistahadheardthatMrGomezhasbeensickinbedforalongtimeandMrsGomezhastoraisethreelittlekids.“Good.Andaskthemforthepayment，”Susanaddedwithatightsmile.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。Thegirlshittheroad.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________WhenSusanopenedtheenvelope,thegirlssawthepayment.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2022～2023学年高三年级模拟试卷(苏北四市)英语参考答案及听力材料第一部分1～5CABBC6～10CBBCB11～15BCAAB16～20ACACA第二部分第一节21～23CBA24～27ABDC28～31DBAB32～35CDCA第二节36～40EDBGA第三部分第一节41～45DBCCB46～50ADBDA51～55CADAC第二节56.delicately57.possessing58.werebrought59.why60.by61.tocreate62.havesuffered63.the64.inclusion65.that/which第四部分第一节ATraditionalChineseCultureWeekAtraditionalChinesecultureweekcampaignwaslaunchedlastweekinourschooltoenhancestudents'confidenceinournationalculture.Duringthecampaign,westudentswereencouragedtoparticipateinnumerousculturalactivities，includingsingingChinesefolksongs，attendingChinesecalligraphyclassesandintroducingtraditionalChinesefestivals.Everyoneofuschoseonetoourtasteandweenjoyedourselvesverymuch.Thecampaignwasasuccessandhasgainedinpopularityamongusstudents,whichwillencourageustofurtherspreadChinesecultureinfuture.第二节The__girls__hit__the__road.Alltheway,theywrestledwiththebagandthelargebasketofapples.“Whataheavybasket！”,theycomplained.Finally,theyarrivedattheGomezhome,sweatinglikeapig.MrsGomezansweredthedoor.Thegirlsheldupthefoodandsaid,“ThisisfromSusan.”MrsGomezreplied,“Thankyou.”Rafilookeddown.“Shesaidtoaskyouforthepayment,too.”MrsGomezhandedSistaalargesealedenvelopestuffedveryfull.Backatthefarmhouse,thegirlsimmediatelyhandedSusantheenvelope.When__Susan__opened__the__envelope,__the__girls__saw__the__payment.“Beautiful！”Shebeganpinningthepayment—crayondrawingstothewall.RafiandSistabrokeoutinsmiles,nowknowingthatwhatSusanhaddonewasactuallynotadealbutafavorforthefamily.AfterSusanfinished,shejoinedthegirlsagain.“Andhere'syourpayment，”shesaid,handingthesmallbasketofapplestothegirls.Astheywalkedhome,RafiandSistaenjoyedtheirtreat.Thejuicewasassweetandwarmasthefeelingtheyhadinside.听力材料Text1M:Wecan'taffordtogiveyoualotofmoneybecausewedon'thavehigh­payingjobs,butyoumustalwaysknowthatyourmotherandIareverycaringwhenitcomestohelpingyou.W:Iknow,andthatiswhatIlikeaboutyou.Text2W:Pardonme,whatisthepriceofthiskeyboard?Isitonsale?M:Itisusuallyfiftydollars,butitistwentypercentoffuntilthe15thofthismonth.Text3W:Ihavetogotothedoctor'sofficerightafterschool.IfyouwanttogotothebeachwhenI'mdone,wecanmeetuptherelater.M:Ihavetogotodinnerwithmyparentslater.Sorry.Text4M:Whatareyougoingtoorder?I'mthinkingofgettingthenoodles.W:Whynottrysomethingelse?TheirItaliandishesaregood.Formyself,Ihaven'tdecided.M:Ihadoneofthoseyesterday.Let'ssplitamediumpizzaandalargesaladthen.Text5M:Canyoutellmethemeaningof“pieceofcake”？Whatabout“easyaspie”？W:Neitherisaboutdessert.Theyaresimilarinmeaningto“noproblem”．M:Well,haveyouevermadeapie?Thereisnothingeasyaboutit.Text6M:Whatwillyoudowhileyou'reinRome?W:I'dliketovisittheColosseumandtheTreviFountain.M:Anythingelse?W:Well,alsothattowerthatleanstotheside.M:YoumeantheLeaningTowerofPisa?W:Yes.M:Well,thatisn'tinRome.It'sinacitycalledPisa.Ifyou'regoingtotravelanywhereoutsideofRome,IsuggestVeniceinstead.You'dlikeitalotbecauseyoucantravelaroundinboatsthere.W:I'monlyinthecountryforaweek,though.WouldIhavetimetogettoVenice?M:IthinkyoucouldspendtwodaysinVeniceandtherestinRome.W:Great!I'lldothat.Text7M:Whenwillyoubefinishedwithyourwork?W:Givemeanotherhour,please.Ijusthavetowriteanenvironmentalreportbeforetomorrow.M:That'sfine.Ourdinnerreservationisn'tuntil8：00.It'sonly5：45now.Wecanleavetheapartmentat7：15.Isthatenoughtimeforyoutogetyourselfready?W:Yes,definitely.Idon'twanttokeepyourparentswaiting,either,soI'lltrytohurryup.M:Don'tworry.Theycanordersnacksanddrinksifwe'reabitlate.W:Idon'twanttomakethemupset.M:Theyunderstandhowimportantitistowork.They'llbeimpressedwithyourcommitment.They'llalsoberelievedthatatleastoneofusisearningmoney,sincemybookhasn'tfoundapublisheryet!W:Ha­ha!OK,Mike.Letmegetthisdone.Ican'tconcentratewhenyou'rejokingaround.Text8W:Howwasyourtripbackhome,Michael?M:Itwasgood.Itwasfun,anditwas...abitstrange,also.W:Whatdoyoume