2018级高三9月月考
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2018级高三9月月考
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分,共12页。
第Ⅰ卷为选择题, 共100分;第Ⅱ卷为非选择题,共50分。
全卷共150分,考试时间为120分钟。
第I卷
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节听下面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,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 does the woman ask John to do?
A. leave the room for a moment.
B. have a discussion with Pete.
C. go out for lunch
2. How much will the speakers pay for the match?
A. £24
B. £42
C. £48
3. Why can’t the woman pick up the man now?
A. Her car is under repair.
B. She can’t open the car door.
C. She locked her car keys in her house.
4. Where are the speakers?
A. In a restaurant..
B. In the man’s office.
C. In a theater.
5. How does the man feel?
A. Relieved.
B. Worried.
C. Angry.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下而5段对活或独白。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白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. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A notebook computer.
B. A mobile phone.
C. A new T-shirt.
7. What can the tiny computers do?
A. Receive messages.
B. Switch lights on and off.
C. Operate the air conditioner.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman doing?
A. Deciding on the time for a holiday trip.
B. Learning about some festival customs.
C. Looking through her schedule.
9. When is Easter this year?
A. April 6th.
B. April 8th
C. April 9th
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. How will the man go to the Art Museum?
A. By motorbike.
B. By bus.
C. By car.
11. What should the man do when he comes to the third turni ng?
A. Turn right.
B. Turn left.
C. Go straight.
12. Where is the Art Museum?
A. Opposite a bus station.
B. Beside a hotel.
C. Behind a bank.
听第9段材枓,回答第13至16题。
13. How often will the man be available to work?
A. No more than two evenings a week.
B. Up to three evenings a week.
C. At least three evenings week.
14. Why does the man apply for a part-time job?
A. To gain work experience.
B. To improve his social skills.
C. To earn money.
15. What is the man good at?
A. Solving
B. Communicating with people.
C. Working in a group.
16. What will the man do on September 10th?
A. Have a lesson.
B. Work for the community.
C. Meet the woman.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. From whom did the speaker get the information of the proj ect?
A. Her neighbors.
B. Her cousins.
C. Her friends.
18. Where did the speaker come from?
A. China.
B. Thailand.
C. Australia.
19. What does the speaker ask her family to do?
A. Learn about sea animals.
B. Recycle as much as possible.
C. Take part in the cleaning project.
20. What will one-Day Clean-
up focus on January 11th next year?
A. The woodlands.
B. The seaside.
C. The rivers.
第二部分阅读理解(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,从每题所给的网个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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You can enjoy Wi-
Fi and access to the private executive lounge(贵宾
室) for breakfast, all-
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inch flat-
screen plasma TVs, oversized chairs, large work desks and c offeemakers. The private executive lounge is open Monday th rough Thursday 6:30 am to 10 pm, Friday 6:30 am to 11 am, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
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21.Which is unavailable in the private executive lounge?
A. Wi-Fi on Friday.
B. Plasma TVs on Monday.
C. Coffeemakers on Thursday.
D. Coffee service on Sunday.
22.Which of the following is suitable for a blind person?
A.GUEST ROOMS.
B.ACCESSIBLE ROOMS.
C.EXECUTIVE ROOMS.
D.SUITES.
23.If you are charged $60 more in Hilton Toronto than booki ng with a travel agency, how much will it give back to you? A.$50 B.$60 C.$110 D.$10.
B
We had about half an hour until the bus would arrive to take u s to the airport. I wasn’t worried about my daughter.At ten yea rs old,
she can easily entertain herself.But what was my fouryearold son going to do for the next 30 minutes?
Half an hour could seem like a long time for a preschool child. He began playing with his toy car.Then he noticed a boy simil ar in age.Actually,they noticed each other.Slowly,
they began to interact(互动).At first,
they shared glances and smiles,
which soon led to sharing toys.And before I knew it,
they were running and playing in the hotel lobby(大厅).
I realized that the scene described above is not uncommon.H owever,there was one detail that I have yet to mention:The boys did not share a common language.However,
this minor detail didn’t seem to stop them from their fun in the least.They were two little boys who had just met,
and they were having more fun than anyone else in the lobby. In fact,
I believe they would have played together all day if we had let them.
Classrooms around the world are becoming more and more di verse.And that’s a good thing.But with this diversity comes a r esponsibility to our students.We must provide ways in which t hey can interact and feel comfortable,
regardless of the language that they do or don’t speak.We mu st allow students who share the same interests to spend time together—
even when they don’t share the same language.By doing this ,
we immediately place them in their comfort zone. When they work within their strengths,
students’ confidence rises.Furthermore,
as walls come down,
students are more likely to welcome and work together with th ose whom they may not have previously included or noticed. 24.What does the author think about the two kids from differ ent countries playing together?
A.They can hardly have fun.
B.Words are not that important.
C.They have difficulty in communicating.
D.Smiles are the most important in communication. 25.What does the author intend to do by describing the scen e in the hotel lobby?
A.To lead to an educational topic.
B.To discuss children’s early education.
C.To discuss an uncommon phenomenon.
D.To lead to a language learning problem.
26.What does the underlined word “walls” in the last paragra ph refer to?
A.School rules that are out of date.
B.Diverse interests that students have.
C.Language barriers between international students. D.Differences caused by different family backgrounds. 27.What should be done in international education? A.Caring about students’ confidence.
B.Creating proper learning environments. C.Encouraging international cooperation. D.Strengthening foreign language teaching.
C
British shoppers buy 2.15 million tons of clothing and shoes a
nnually,yet UK citizens have an estimated
£30 billon worth of unused clothing at the back of the wardro be.But new technology could see the end of tat(粗麻布),with the garments(衣
服) themselves reminding the owners of their existence."Smart clothes" could help us clear out our wardrobes by sen ding messages or tweeting(发推文)
us if they haven't been worn for a good while.If these messa ges are ignored,
the garments will get in touch with a clothing charity and ask t o be reused,
with an organization automatically sending out donation in for mation.They could be programmed for a public sale where t hey are sold to whoever offers the highest price on eBay.Academics at Birmingham,
City University are developing the "connected wardrobe" to en courage more suitable clothes consumption.The concept se es garments tagged(贴标签),
using washable contactless technology.
Mark Brill,senior lecturer at the university,said,
"Think of the surprise when an owner suddenly receives bids f or items that they didn't know were in their wardrobe." "The co nnected wardrobe is a practical pleasant concept to encourag
e people to think about their clothing consumption.Finally,I hope it will encourage more appropriate fashion consumptio n," he added.."Perhaps we can even move away from the ide a o
f ‘ownership’ of clothing.When we've worn them enough ,the items will pass themselves on to their next keeper."
It follows in the footsteps of the "Internet of Things"--
a concept that sees ordinary household items connecting to th e Internet in order to share information.Now,
the "Internet of Clothes" will see that neglected garments will t weet and text the owners,
"asking" to be worn depending on the weather and frequency of wear.Clothes will keep track of other information,
such as who owned them previously,
as well as how much they originally cost,
who made them and how much the worker was paid for them .
28.What does the author say about" smart clothes"?A.They may be recycled if long forgotten.
B.They have gained in popularity.
C.They give warnings if worn out.
D.They may be donated on e Bay.
29.How does Mark Brill find the "connected wardrobe"?
A.It helps people buy clothes at reasonable prices.
B.It changes people's shopping habits.
C.It improves shoppers' confidence.
D.It contributes to right consumption attitude.
30.What is suggested in the last paragraph?
A.The Internet is a platform to share items.
B.Weather affects the connected wardrobe.
C.Clothes can be source of information.
D.Clothes are sold online at a low price.
31.What's the author's attitude to the new technology?A.Critical B.Approving C.Uninterested D.Skeptic al
D
You may have heard of the book Moby Dick(《白鲸
记》), written by the American author Herman Melville. You m ay also know that Moby Dick is considered one of the greatest novels ever written. However, it might surprise you to find out Herman Melville was not always a highly regarded author. Melville’s first two novels, Typee and Omoo, were widely read and financially successfully. They were both exciting tales of adventures at sea and experiences with people in foreign land
s. Melville became quite famous. However, upon the publicati on of his third book, Mardi, Melville’s popularity began to wea ken. He was no longer interested in telling tales of pure adven ture, and his writing took on a style that alienated(使疏
远) the general reading public of his time.
Melville published Moby Dick in October of 1851. it was an ori ginal novel, combining aspects of sociology and philosophy, w hich confused readers by its complex symbolism. The book s old poorly.
Melville’s next book, Pierre, was almost completely disregard ed by the public. Debt frustration and ill health finally forced M elville to take a low-
paying job as a customs inspector. Eventually, Melville aband oned prose(散文) and began to write poetry.
The Civil War is the main subject of Melville’s poetry. He and his brother made a trip to the front line, and he published a bo ok of poems, Battle-
Pieces and Aspects of War, based on this experience. Melville died in 1891 at the age of 72. at this point, his work h ad been completely forgotten by the public. His talent was to go unrecognized for the next thirty years. Then, in 1920s, his r eputation began to improve as critics and readers rediscovere d his work. Today Moby Dick is one of the best-
known novels ever penned by an American author.
32. What were Melville’s first two novels mainly about?
A. His travel experience.
B. His successful communication skills.
C. Adventurous voyages and foreign experiences.
D. Adventurous experiences in the front line.
33. We can learn from the text that Moby Dick________.
A. made Melville popular again.
B. was Melville’s favorite n ovel.
C. was copied from other books.
D. sold a little better than Pierre.
34. The text may be taken from___________.
A. a literary journal.
B. a writing guide
C. a science magazine.
D. a critical book on literature.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. The main works of Melville.
B. The ups and downs of M elville.
C. The skills in Melville’s writing.
D. The reason for Melville’s failure.
第二节(共5小题:每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选
项。
选项中有构项为多余选项。
Are you expecting better results in your life? Do you want to a chieve more in your career and relationships? 36 Here I’d like to share something you should change in your life to get what you want.
Change your priorities (优先事项)
This is important if you want to live a balanced life. Many peo ple are successful in their career but don’t have good relation ships with their life companions or families because of wrong priorities. They put things like money and reputation above th eir relationships. Don’t let it happen to you. 37
Change your motivation
Motivation is the reason why we do things. 38 You can sig nificantly change the way you do things simply by changing y our motivation.
The way to change your motivation is to upgrade your motivat ion to higher levels. For example, if your motivation to work is money, you can upgrade it to helping others.
Change your habits
Is there any bad habit that holds you back? 39 For instanc e, perhaps you have the habit of rising late. But—
since many people agree that early morning is the most produ
ctive time—
that means that you lose the most productive time of the day. You can get better results simply by replacing the old habit wit
h a new habit of rising early.
40
Your inputs determine your outputs. There is no way you can get high-quality outputs if you feed your mind with low-quality inputs. So watch your inputs carefully. What programs do you watch on TV? What books, magazines, or blogs do yo u read? Get rid of the low-
quality inputs and replace them with high-quality ones.
A. Change your inputs
B. Change your outputs
C. It gives us the power to move and work.
D. If so, we must change the way we do things.
E. You should put relationships as your top priority.
F. If the answer is yes, then you should replace it with a good one.
G. Take one new habit you want to build and do it every day f or at least 30 days.
第三部分英语知识运用
第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. My mum was young when she fell pregnant (怀孕的)
with me. After I was born it was decided that my father’s relati ves would 41 me in Manchester. No one spoke about Mum. Eventually, I was shown letters from Mum, 42 that she was a drug addict.
All this was running through my head as I arrived in Glasgow on 27 December last year. My sister Leanne, from my mother’s side, had 43 me down on Facebook, and we had been 4 4 for some time, but had met only once or twice. Leanne had been brought up by our mother’s parents, and had some 45 with Mum throughout her life. She was now living in Canada, but returning for Christmas and 46 to see all the family toge ther. A big party had been arranged to welcome her back, and everyone would be there, including our 47 .
In a very short time my sister and I worked out a 48 . I’d m eet my sister as she arrived at Manchester airport, then we’d drive up to Glasgow 49 . Keeping it a surprise gave us a ru sh. After about a four-
hour drive, we were there. I’d 50 called someone “Mum” be fore. But there she was.
We embraced (拥
抱) and although we could hardly get the words out fast enou gh, we were soon 51 . Seeing someone so alike looking bac k at me was the strangest but most 52 experience. Though a lifetime may have 53 us, this woman at a party in Glasgow was my mum. She 54 at me for a second, before giving m e a tight hug. All she could say was that she never thought we ’d 55 again.
She’d been 56 of drugs for five years. She told me how she now works for a charity that helps young people 57 the sa me problems she had. We now talk regularly, and I feel 58 s he’s my mother. That’s something I couldn’t have even 59 when the door opened to her at that Christmas party. Life may be short, but it’s always 60 enough to reconcile (和好).
41. A. teach B. raise C. serve
D. control
42. A. foreseeing B. arguing C. saying
D. promising
43. A. knocked B. rolled C. tracked
D. turned
44. A. messaging B. complaining C.negotiating
D. searching
45. A. trouble B. bargain C. fun
D. contact
46. A. unwilling B. afraid C.desperate
D. Confident
47. A. sister B. father
C. grandparents
D. mum
48. A.change B.deal C. trick
D. plan
49. A. in secret B. in turn C.in advance
D. in time
50. A. ever B. even C.never
D.always
51. A. looking away B. chatting away C. turning up
D. picking up
52. A. disturbing B. annoying C. comforting
D. frightening
53. A. separated B. deserted C. ruined
D. cheated
54. A. laughed B. stared C. yelled
D. pointed
55. A. part B. suffer C. meet
D.recover
56. A. fond B. aware C. short
D. clean
57. A. discuss B. explore C. overcome
D. stress
58. A. guilty B. proud C. embarrassed D. shocked
59. A. ignored B. imagined C. questioned
D. recalled
60. A. tough B. happy C. long
D. simple
第Ⅱ卷
第二节(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
As one of the most important traditional Chinese 61 (festi val), the Mid-
Autumn Festival falls 62 the 15 th day of the eighth lunar month. It takes 63 ( it ) name as it is always celebrated in t he middle of autumn. The day is also known as the Moon Fes tival, as at that time of the year the moon is at its roundest an d 64 (bright). This day is also considered a harvest festival since fruit, vegetables and grain have been harvested by this time. Family members go home 65 (appreciate) the round moon together, and eat moon cakes. The full moon is a symb
ol for family reunion, 66 is why that day is also known as t he Festival of Reunion. The celebrations date back more than 2,000 years. The word “Mid-
Autumn” first appeared in the famous ancient book Zhou Li (T he Zhou Rituals, a book 67 (tell) the rituals(礼
节) in the Zhou Dynasty). However, it was not until the early T ang Dynasty (618----
907) that the day was 68 (official) celebrated as a traditio nal festival. It became 69 established festival during the So ng Dynasty (960----
1279). Celebrations 70 (continue) ever since and more cu stoms for marking this occasion have been formed.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)
第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Time is precious as a Senior Three student. Therefore, more and more students in my class spent every second studying. I n my opinion, taking a break between class is definitely neces sary. Otherwise we will feel tiring both physically and mentally . No matter how limited our time is, but I think we must be goo d health in order to put our hearts into study. So that we need is to have a good rest instead of getting more tired. In this cas e, doing something differently will be good for you. Sometime s I do some simple exercise. Sometimes I have a free chat wit h my classmates and just take a walk outside.
第二节书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是新华中学的学生李华,不慎遗失图书馆的书
籍 The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer,对此深表歉意。
请根据以下要点给校图书馆写一封电子邮件。
1. 表示歉意;
2. 给予解释;
3. 你的打算。
注意:
1.词数100 左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.格式已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir / Madam,
______________________________________________________ ________________________
______________________________________________________ ______________________
______________________________________________________ ______________________
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Yours,
Li Hua
2018级高三9月月考
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分,共12页。
第Ⅰ卷为选择题, 共100分;第Ⅱ卷为非选择题,共50分。
全卷共150分,考试时间为120分钟。
第I卷
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节听下面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,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 does the woman ask John to do?
A. leave the room for a moment.
B. have a discussion with Pete.
C. go out for lunch
2. How much will the speakers pay for the match?
A. £24
B. £42
C. £48
3. Why can’t the woman pick up the man now?
A. Her car is under repair.
B. She can’t open the car door.
C. She locked her car keys in her house.
4. Where are the speakers?
A. In a restaurant..
B. In the man’s office.
C. In a theater.
5. How does the man feel?
A. Relieved.
B. Worried.
C. Angry.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下而5段对活或独白。
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白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. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A notebook computer.
B. A mobile phone.
C. A new T-shirt.
7. What can the tiny computers do?
A. Receive messages.
B. Switch lights on and off.
C. Operate the air conditioner.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the woman doing?
A. Deciding on the time for a holiday trip.
B. Learning about some festival customs.
C. Looking through her schedule.
9. When is Easter this year?
A. April 6th.
B. April 8th
C. April 9th
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10. How will the man go to the Art Museum?
A. By motorbike.
B. By bus.
C. By car.
11. What should the man do when he comes to the third turning?
A. Turn right.
B. Turn left.
C. Go straight.
12. Where is the Art Museum?
A. Opposite a bus station.
B. Beside a hotel.
C. Behind a bank.
听第9段材枓,回答第13至16题。
13. How often will the man be available to work?
A. No more than two evenings a week.
B. Up to three evenings a week.
C. At least three evenings week.
14. Why does the man apply for a part-time job?
A. To gain work experience.
B. To improve his social skills.
C. To earn money.
15. What is the man good at?
A. Solving
B. Communicating with people.
C. Working in a group.
16. What will the man do on September 10th?
A. Have a lesson.
B. Work for the community.
C. Meet the woman.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. From whom did the speaker get the information of the project?
A. Her neighbors.
B. Her cousins.
C. Her friends.
18. Where did the speaker come from?
A. China.
B. Thailand.
C. Australia.
19. What does the speaker ask her family to do?
A. Learn about sea animals.
B. Recycle as much as possible.
C. Take part in the cleaning project.
20. What will one-Day Clean-up focus on January 11th next year?
A. The woodlands.
B. The seaside.
C. The rivers.
第二部分阅读理解(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,从每题所给的网个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Still wonder where to stay? We have a lot to offer.
GUEST ROOMS
Spacious, stylish guest rooms include all the necessities for an unforgettable stay. All guest r ooms feature workstations with Internet access, two telephones with voice mail, and in-room safes(保险箱).
SUITES
Hilton Toronto offers a variety of one-
bedroom and junior suites. Spoil yourself in the ultimate elegance, and capture the spirit of C anada.
EXECUTIVE ROOMS
You can enjoy Wi-Fi and access to the private executive lounge(贵宾室) for breakfast, all-day coffee service. The modern executive rooms offer views of downtown Toronto and come with robes, slippers, 47-inch flat-
screen plasma TVs, oversized chairs, large work desks and coffeemakers. The private execu tive lounge is open Monday through Thursday 6:30 am to 10 pm, Friday 6:30 am to 11 am, a nd closed Saturday and Sunday.
ACCESSIBLE ROOMS
Our accessible rooms have features designed for our disabled guests. Partially accessible ro oms have safety bars, raised vanities and toilets. Transfer benches are available upon reque st.
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
Get the best price when you book directly with us. If you find a lower publicly available price anywhere else, we will match that price and give you an additional US $50 back. 21.Which is unavailable in the private executive lounge?
A. Wi-Fi on Friday.
B. Plasma TVs on Monday.
C. Coffeemakers on Thursday.
D. Coffee service on Sunday.
22.Which of the following is suitable for a blind person?
A.GUEST ROOMS.
B.ACCESSIBLE ROOMS.
C.EXECUTIVE ROOMS.
D.SUITES.
23.If you are charged $60 more in Hilton Toronto than booking with a travel agency, how m uch will it give back to you?
A.$50
B.$60
C.$110
D.$10.
B
We had about half an hour until the bus would arrive to take us to the airport. I wasn’t worried about my daughter.At ten years old,
she can easily entertain herself.But what was my fouryearold son going to do for the next 30 minutes?
Half an hour could seem like a long time for a preschool child.He began playing with his toy c ar.Then he noticed a boy similar in age.Actually,they noticed each other.Slowly,
they began to interact(互动).At first,they shared glances and smiles,
which soon led to sharing toys.And before I knew it,
they were running and playing in the hotel lobby(大厅).
I realized that the scene described above is not uncommon.However,
there was one detail that I have yet to mention:
The boys did not share a common language.However,
this minor detail didn’t seem to stop them from their fun in the least.They were two little boys who had just met,and they were having more fun than anyone else in the lobby.In fact,
I believe they would have played together all day if we had let them.
Classrooms around the world are becoming more and more diverse.And that’s a good thing. But with this diversity comes a responsibility to our students.We must provide ways in which t hey can interact and feel comfortable,
regardless of the language that they do or don’t speak.We must allow students who share th e same interests to spend time together—
even when they don’t share the same language.By doing this,
we immediately place them in their comfort zone. When they work within their strengths,students’ confidence rises.Furthermore,as walls come down,
students are more likely to welcome and work together with those whom they may not have p reviously included or noticed.
24.What does the author think about the two kids from different countries playing together? A.They can hardly have fun.
B.Words are not that important.
C.They have difficulty in communicating.
D.Smiles are the most important in communication.
25.What does the author intend to do by describing the scene in the hotel lobby?
A.To lead to an educational topic.
B.To discuss children’s early education.
C.To discuss an uncommon phenomenon.
D.To lead to a language learning problem.
26.What does the underlined word “walls” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.School rules that are out of date.
B.Diverse interests that students have.
C.Language barriers between international students.
D.Differences caused by different family backgrounds.
27.What should be done in international education?
A.Caring about students’ confidence.
B.Creating proper learning environments.
C.Encouraging international cooperation.
D.Strengthening foreign language teaching.
C
British shoppers buy 2.15 million tons of clothing and shoes annually,
yet UK citizens have an estimated
£30 billon worth of unused clothing at the back of the wardrobe.But new technology could see the end of tat(粗麻布),with the garments(衣
服) themselves reminding the owners of their existence.
"Smart clothes" could help us clear out our wardrobes by sending messages or tweeting(发推文)us if they haven't been worn for a good while.If these messages are ignored,
the garments will get in touch with a clothing charity and ask to be reused,
with an organization automatically sending out donation in formation.They could be progra mmed for a public sale where they are sold to whoever offers the highest price on eBay.Academics at Birmingham,
City University are developing the "connected wardrobe" to encourage more suitable clothes consumption.The concept sees garments tagged(贴标签),
using washable contactless technology.。