2018—2019学年度第一学期第一次月考_2

2018—2019学年度第一学期第一次月考
（满分：150 分，完成试卷时间：120 分钟）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学籍号填写在答题卡上。

2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第Ⅰ卷（100分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，30分）
第一节：（共5小题，7.5分）
听下面5段对话，选出最佳答案。

What will the woman do?
A.Give the man the direction to the Smith’s.
B. Show the man her house.
C. Get to know Mr. Smith.
What does the woman mean?
A. It’s not necessary to go abroad.
B. It’s terrible to go abroad alone.
C. The man should improve his English.
When will the woman’s classes be over?
A. Till July 1st.
B. Till July 5th.
C. Till July 7th.
What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Wife and husband.
B. Taxi driver and passenger.
C. Mother and son.
Why wasn’t the woman invited to the professor’s house?
A. She had no time.
B. She was not feeling well.
C. She annoyed（惹恼）the professor.
第二节：（共15小题，22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

Who is the man?
A. The woman’s old schoolmate.
B. David’s college roommate.
C. Davi d’s former colleague.
What do we know about the woman?
A. She cooked tonight.
B. She will graduate in July.
C. She is interested in fashion.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

Which places does the woman especially want to visit?
A. The Great Wall and the of .
B. The Temple of Heaven and the .
C. The and the Great Wall.
How far is the Great Wall from here?
A. About 70 kilometers.
B. About 80 kilometers.
C. About 90 kilometers.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

What does the man dislike about his job?
A. Traveling all the time.
B. Working in a hotel.
C. Working in summer.
Why doesn’t the man want to take the new job?
A. He can’t get a good pay.
B. He is not used to living in a seaside town.
C. He hates playing the same music again and again.
What does the woman think of the job the man is offered?
A. Boring.
B. Tough.
C. Well-paid.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

When was the man’s car made?
A. In the 1940s.
B. In the 1950s.
C. In the 1960s.
What can we know about the man’s car?
A. It’s cheap.
B. It’s a collector’s item.
C. It’s in bad condition.
What is the man going to do with his car?
A. He will take a drive in the country.
B. He will resell it at a higher price.
C. He will enter it in some shows.
What can we know about the man?
A. He took lots of photos of the cars.
B. He will fix up the engine himself.
C. He will paint the car himself.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

Why is the man’s hair wet?
A. It’s raining outside.
B. He didn’t dry his hair.
C. He will h ave his hair cut.
How long does the man usually sleep every night?
A. For six hours.
B. For eight hours.
C. For ten hours
19. When does the woman usually go to bed?
A. Around 11:00 pm.
B. Around midnight.
C. Around 2:00 am.
20. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Go to sleep early.
B. Watch movies at night.
C. Take a shower the next morning.
第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分）
（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
从每题所给的四个选项A,B,C,D中，选出最佳选项。

A
The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions.
One such example is the word “matter”. In fact, matter can me an just about anything. It could be one of the most useful wor ds in the English language.
Let’s get the heart of the matter----a matter of principle(原则). If someone says that you owe(欠) him ＄50, but you don’t, a fr iend might say, “well, you could pay him the ＄50. it’s not that much money. Then you won’t have to hear him say it anymor e. ”But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money. It’s a matter of principle.
There is another way to use the word “matter”. But be careful with your choice of words.
If you ask someone, “What’s the matter? ”, it shows you are w orried about the other person. But saying, “What’s the matter with you?” has a completely different meaning. And it usually sounds rude(粗鲁
的). In fact, when you say, “What’s the matter with you?”, you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid. Another expression that could sound rude is to say, “It doesn’t matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context, and how you say it.
Let’s say you tell someone that a friend just got a big raise at work. That person answers with, “It doesn’t matter to me.” Her e, it means he or she does not care. And it sounds rude.
But saying, “Oh, you pick where we eat dinner. It doesn’t matt er to ” does not sound rude. In this situation, “it doesn’t matter ” shows you are easy-going(随和的).
No matter how you look at it and what you say, matter is a ver y useful word. And it’s only a matter of time before you will be come an expert on the use of matter.
21. We can infer（推
断） from the text that the word “matter”_______.
A. has a wide use
B. can mean money
C. is the most used English word
D. has the most different expressions
22. What is the author’s suggestion in Paragraph 4?
A. Every penny counts(起作用).
B. Stick to what is right.
C. Follow your friend’s advice.
D. Be careful when makin
g friends.
23. The underlined word “context” in the text probably means_ _______.
A. Choice
B. Person
C. Situation
D. Answer
24. The author develops the text mainly by_______.
A. Using examples
B. Giving instructions(指导)
C. Describing his experiences
D. Discussing research fi ndings
B
Dear Jorge，
Are you enjoying your break from school？
My family are now in Sacramento，
California. We are here paying a visit to my aunt Gloria. We h ave been to the California State Capital Building, the nature c enter，
and the zoo. I have seen many interesting things, but one sta nds out above the rest. This morning we drove from my aunt's home to Calistoga to see California's Old Faithful Geyser（老忠实
泉）. I had read about it in my book, Sightseeing in California; Where You Should Go. You have probably heard of Old Faith ful, the geyser farther north in . This geyser is sometimes cal led "Little Old Faithful."
When we arrived, California's Old Faithful was only a calm po ol of water. The geyser didn't look very deep. "What's the big deal?" I wondered. As I turned, I saw some steam rising from the water. Before I knew it, there was hot water shooting up a bout 60 feet into the air. We could not believe our eyes! It cont inued for almost three minutes.
Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river. She also said that the water temperature was about 95
℃. This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.
My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than 's Old Faithfu l Geyser. I'd love
to learn more about this geyser and other geysers in different countries when I get home. I'll see you soon!
Your friend,
Bennetto
25. According to the text, Bennetto ．
A. visited his aunt Gloria by himself．
B. had never heard of Old Faithful Geyser．
C. thought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at first．
D. flew all the way from to Calistoga．
26. What was expressed in Bennetto's letter？
A. Anger
B. Doubt
C. Courage
D. Excitement
27. Bennetto wrote the letter mainly to ．
A. talk about his holiday experiences．
B. ask Jorge to visit Old Faithful Geyser．
C. express his thankfulness to Aunt Gloria．
D. give some advice．
C
I have many new teachers in high school, but Lori Runkle, my English Language and Composition teacher, is my favorite o ne.
Ms. Runkle enjoys getting to know more about students, so I have many chances to talk with her after class. I have always wanted to become a journalist(新闻记
者). Since Ms. Runkle used to be a journalist back in the , she has introduced many helpful journalistic writing skills to me. Although she is my teacher, Ms. Runkle and I are more like fri ends. She often invites my classmates and me to take part in different activities outside of school. For example, I went to list en to a journalist’s speech, which helped me better understan d current events(时事).
Not only does Ms. Runkle talk with me outside of school, she i s also a great teacher in the classroom. English Language an d Composition is a really hard subject for a second language l earner. We felt worried in the beginning, but Ms. Runkle really makes an effort to help us out. In class, Ms. Runkle always e ncourages students to question everything to keep us active. One part of class I love the most is when groups of students a re required to give speeches on ev
ents that are happening in the world. It requires a lot of deep t hinking and I really learn quite a lot from it.
I love Ms. Runkle very much. She not only helps me to get go od scores, but also acts as a good friend and always gives m
e advice on life.
28. After class, the author_______.
A. seldom sees Ms. Runkle
B. talks with Ms. Runkle quite a lot
C. enjoys introducing Ms. Runkle to her friends
D. often invites Ms. Runkle to different activities
29. We can infer from the text that Ms. Runkle is ______.
A. friendly and helpful
B. kind and humorous
C. clever and active
D. strict and boring
30. The author’s favorite part of Ms. Runkle’s class is when M s. Runkle______.
A. tells them how to get good scores
B. asks them questions about the world
C. asks them to describe current events
D. tells them about events that are happening
31. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A. To express how much she misses Ms. Runkle.
B. To look back on her special high school life.
C. To describe an unforgettable teacher.
D. To show what makes a good teacher.
D
They have invaded a river in Australia, a part of the sea in Ca nada and a lake in . They settle in and their population grows. Soon there are thousands of them. They turn water brown an d eat everything in sight.
Experts who study rivers and lakes say goldfish are a real pro blem. And it’s not the fish that started it all. It’s humans. Pet o wners get tired of the little Nemos and Dorys in their fish tanks （鱼
缸）. They take their fish to a nearby stream. They send their pets into the wild. It seems more humane than flushing a pet down the toilet. But many invasive species get into rivers and lakes this way.
When goldfish live in open water, they cause big problems. T hese goldfish have more food than goldfish in a tank. That me ans they grow quickly. Some weigh as much as four pounds! Giant goldfish search for plants, fish egg
s, and other treats at the bottom of the river or lake, which ma kes the water cloudy.
Native fish have a hard time living in these conditions. They of ten die. Once goldfish take over
, they are hard to remove. Officials have tried poisoning（毒死） them. But poison kills native species too. The best way t o protect native fish is to keep pet fish out of rivers and lakes i n the first place. People should give unwanted fish back to pet stores. And there are special ponds where pet fish can be left . They can live there without harming other fish.
But sometimes nature solves its own problems. In 2015, offici als in discovered that thousands of goldfish had taken over a lake. Officials thought about feeding the fish to birds. They tho ught about draining and refilling the lake. But before they coul d decide what to do, help came from an unexpected source: A group of hungry pelicans（鹈鹕）ate up all of the invaders.
32. What is the problem mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. The number of goldfish is falling.
B. The meat of goldfish is unhealthy.
C. Goldfish are easily eaten by other fish.
D. Goldfish cause trouble to the environment.
33. What does the author think of what some pet owners do?
A. It is humane.
B. It is harmful.
C. It is misleading.
D. It is meaningless.
34. What may happen after goldfish live in open water?
A. They get really big.
B. They eat native fish.
C. The water becomes attractive.
D. The water becomes p oisonous.
35. How was the problem in solved in 2015?
A. Pelicans ate all of the goldfish.
B. Officials poisoned the goldfish.
C. Officials fed the goldfish to birds.
D. The goldfish were brought to special ponds.
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。

选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems t o be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your o wn classes. 36 However, if you use these skills, you can quic kly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
37 If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of fri ends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sp ort may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.
38
Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new sch ool. If you think that you will say something that may make the m feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible! Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t ke ep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye con tact with other people. 39 Introduce yourself. Tell them your n ame and where you’re from.
Remember people’s names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other peopl e. 40 Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nicknam e(昵
称). You’d be surprised how often this might come in handy(迟早有用).
Be friendly to others.
Making new friends can be hard, too.
Join after-school activities you like.
Never change who you are to try and fit in.
If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”.
People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” e
ach time.
G. Don’t sit at the back of the classroom where other people d on’t notice you!
第三部分：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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant , waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I ___41 that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing （盯
着） in my direction ___42___ he knew me. The man had a ne wspaper ___43___ in front of him, which he was ___44___ to r ead, but I could ___45___ that he was keeping an eye on me. When the waiter brought my __46___the man was clearly puz zled (困
惑) by the ___47___ way in which the waiter and I ___48___ea ch other. He seemed even more puzzled as ___49___went on and it became ___50__that all the waiters in the restaurant kn ew me. Finally he got up and went i
nto the ___51___. When he came out, he paid his bill and ___ 52___without another glance in my direction.
I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man
had ___53__. “Well,” he said, “that man was a detective (侦探). He __54___ you here because he thought you were the m an he ___55___. ”“What?” I said, showing my ___56___. The owner continued, “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I ___57___ say he looked very muc h like you! Of course, since we know you, we told him that he had made a __58___. ”“Well,it’s really ___59___I came to a r estaurant where I’m known,” I said. “___60___, I might have b een in trouble. ”
41. A. knew B. understoo
d
C. noticed
D. recognize
d
42. A. since B. even if C. though D. as if
43. A. flat B. open C. cut D. fixed
44. A. hoping B. thinking C. pretendi
ng
D. continuin
g
45. A. see B. find C. guess
D. learn
46. A. menu B. bill C. paper D. food
47. A. direct B. familiar C. strange
D. funny
48.A. chatte
d with
B. looked at
C. laughed
at
D. talked ab
out
49.A. the wai
ter
B. time
C. I
D. the dinne
r
50. A. true B. hopeful C. clear
D. possible
51.A. restaur
ant
B. washroo
m
C. office
D. kitchen
52.A. left
B. acted
C. sat down
D. calmed d
own
53. A. wanted B. tried C. ordered D. wished
54. A. met B. caught C. followed D. discovere
d
55.A. was to
beat
B. was deali
ng with
C. was to m
eet
D. was looki
ng for
56. A. care B. surprise C. worry D. regret
57. A. must B. can C. need D. may
58.A. discov
ery
B. mistake
C. decision
D. fortune
59. A. a pity B. natural C. a chanc
e
D. lucky
60. A. Thus B. However C. Otherwis
e
D. Therefore
第Ⅱ卷（50分）
第四部分：语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面对话，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或者括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

M: Hey, Jack. How are you doing?
J: Just fine. I’m trying to make friends. Could you give me so me ___61 (suggest)?
M: I’d love to. As we know, a true friend is someone who is al ways ___62 (concern) about you.
J: Yes. And he can also cheer me up when I’m upset and cal m me ___63 when I’m angry.
M: I ___64 (entire) agree with you.
J: I have one more question, though.
M: Go ahead. I’d be happy ___65 (show) you how to make n ew friends.
J: I wonder ___66 I can make friends with people of all ages .
M: Yes, of course. I ___67 (become) a friend to an old lady a nd to a young kid a few years ago.
J: Wow, that’s ___68 (surprise). I didn’t know that you could have such friends. I’m sure I can be friends with many people because I am outgoing.
M: I think so. Friends are people who understand you and enj oy___69 (be) around you. I think you’re a person who is easy to get along ___70 . People usually like to make friends with someone like you.
J: Thank you for giving me such useful advice.
M: You are welcome.
第五部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10分）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。

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，每句中最多有两处。

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：在错的词下面划一横线，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。

It is known to us, more and more people own mobile phones i n now. At the end of 2002, there were 20 millions mobile pho ne users. By 2005 a number reached up to 30 million. People have found mobile phone use. They can get in touch to each other whenever and wherever they like. There’re different fun ctions to meeting
different needs, such as surf the Internet. However, it may bri ng us some trouble. For an example, the radiation from the ph one may do harm our health. In spite of this, the number of pe ople having mobile phones are increasing steadily.
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的英国网友Linda最近在中国学习。

她写信向你诉说了她的困扰：不适应新的生活学习环境，想家，感到很焦虑。

请你根据以下要点给她写一封信。

①表示理解并给予安慰。

②提出建议并给出理由。

注意：①词数100左右，开头语己为你写好; ②可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Linda,
I’m sorry to learn that you are having such a bad time._______ ______________
______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
________
2021届高一英语第一次月考试题答案
听力
1-5: ACCBC 6-10: BCCBA 11-15: CCBBC 16-
20: CBBCA
阅读理解
21-24：ABCA 25-27：CDA 28-31：BACC 32-35：DBAA
36-40：BDAEF
完形填空：
41-45：CDBCA 46-50：DBABC 51-55：DAACD 56-60：BABDC
单词拼写：
61. suggestions 62. concerned 63. down 64. entir ely 65. to show
66. if/whether 67. became 68. surprising 69. bei ng 70. with
五．短文改错：
1. It-As
2. millions-million
3. a-the
4. use-useful
5. to-with
6. meeting-meet
7. surf-surfing
8. 去掉an
9. harm后加
to 10. are-is
六．作文：
Dear Linda,
I’m sorry to learn that you are having such a bad time. Actuall y, most people will feel homesick and anxious when they leav e home and come to a new place, especially a foreign country . So don’t worry too much.
Here are some tips for you. First, you’d better try to change so me of your habits so that you can get used to the new environ ment as soon as possible. Second, make more new friends, w ho ca share their hobbies and ideas with you. You will feel les s homesick with many friends around. Third, you should take part in some social activities. It will help you learn more about the local customs and cultures.
I hope my advice will be useful.
Yours
Li Hua
2018—2019学年度第一学期第一次月考
（满分：150 分，完成试卷时间：120 分钟）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学籍号填写在答题卡上。

2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第Ⅰ卷（100分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，30分）
第一节：（共5小题，7.5分）
听下面5段对话，选出最佳答案。

What will the woman do?
A.Give the man the direction to the Smith’s.
B. Show the man her house.
C. Get to know Mr. Smith.
What does the woman mean?
A. It’s not necessary to go abroad.
B. It’s terrible to go abroad alone.
C. The man should improve his English.
When will the woman’s classes be over?
A. Till July 1st.
B. Till July 5th.
C. Till July 7th.
What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Wife and husband.
B. Taxi driver and passenger.
C. Mother and son. Why wasn’t the woman invited to the professor’s house?
A. She had no time.
B. She was not feeling well.
C. She annoyed（惹恼）the professor.
第二节：（共15小题，22.5分）
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

Who is the man?
A. The woman’s old schoolmate.
B. David’s college roommate.
C. Davi d’s former colleague.
What do we know about the woman?
A. She cooked tonight.
B. She will graduate in July.
C. She is interested in fashion.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

Which places does the woman especially want to visit?
A. The Great Wall and the of .
B. The Temple of Heaven and the .
C. The and the Great Wall.
How far is the Great Wall from here?
A. About 70 kilometers.
B. About 80 kilometers.
C. About 90 kilometers.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

What does the man dislike about his job?
A. Traveling all the time.
B. Working in a hotel.
C. Working in summer.
Why doesn’t the man want to take the new job?
A. He can’t get a good pay.
B. He is not used to living in a seaside town.
C. He hates playing the same music again and again.
What does the woman think of the job the man is offered?
A. Boring.
B. Tough.
C. Well-paid.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

When was the man’s car made?
A. In the 1940s.
B. In the 1950s.
C. In the 1960s.
What can we know about the man’s car?
A. It’s cheap.
B. It’s a collector’s item.
C. It’s in bad condition.
What is the man going to do with his car?
A. He will take a drive in the country.
B. He will resell it at a higher price.
C. He will enter it in some shows.
What can we know about the man?
A. He took lots of photos of the cars.
B. He will fix up the engine himself.
C. He will paint the car himself.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

Why is the man’s hair wet?
A. It’s raining outside.
B. He didn’t dry his hair.
C. He will have his hair cut. How long does the man usually sleep every night?
A. For six hours.
B. For eight hours.
C. For ten hours
19. When does the woman usually go to bed?
A. Around 11:00 pm.
B. Around midnight.
C. Around 2:00 am.
20. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Go to sleep early.
B. Watch movies at night.
C. Take a shower the next morning.
第二部分：阅读理解（共二节，满分40分）
（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
从每题所给的四个选项A,B,C,D中，选出最佳选项。

A
The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in m any different expressions.
One such example is the word “matter”. In fact, matter can mean just about anything. It could be one of the most useful words in the English language.
Let’s get the heart of the matter----a matter of principle(原则).
If someone says that you owe(欠) him ＄50, but you don’t, a friend might say, “well, you coul
d pay him th
e ＄50. it’s not that much money. Then you won’t have to hear him say it anymor
e. ”But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money. It’s a matter of principle. There is another way to use the word “matter”. But be careful with your choice of words.
If you ask someone, “What’s the matter? ”, it shows you are worried about the other person. But saying, “What’s the matter with you?” has a completely different meaning. And it usually sounds rude(粗鲁
的). In fact, when you say, “What’s the matter with you?”, you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid.
Another expression that could sound rude is to say, “It doesn’t matter to me.” Here, it depend s on the context, and how you say it.
Let’s say you tell someone that a friend just got a big raise at work. That person answers with , “It doesn’t matter to me.” Here, it means he or she does not care. And it sounds rude.
But saying, “Oh, you pick where we eat dinner. It doesn’t matter to ” does not sound rude. In t his situation, “it doesn’t matter” shows you are easy-going(随和的).
No matter how you look at it and what you say, matter is a very useful word. And it’s only a m atter of time before you will become an expert on the use of matter.
21. We can infer（推断） from the text that the word “matter”_______.
A. has a wide use
B. can mean money
C. is the most used English word
D. has the most different expressions
22. What is the author’s suggestion in Paragraph 4?
A. Every penny counts(起作用).
B. Stick to what is right.
C. Follow your friend’s advice.
D. Be careful when making friends.
23. The underlined word “context” in the text probably means________.
A. Choice
B. Person
C. Situation
D. Answer
24. The author develops the text mainly by_______.
A. Using examples
B. Giving instructions(指导)
C. Describing his experiences
D. Discussing research findings
B
Dear Jorge，
Are you enjoying your break from school？My family are now in Sacramento，
California. We are here paying a visit to my aunt Gloria. We have been to the California State Capital Building, the nature center，
and the zoo. I have seen many interesting things, but one stands out above the rest. This mo rning we drove from my aunt's home to Calistoga to see California's Old Faithful Geyser（老忠实
泉）. I had read about it in my book, Sightseeing in California; Where You Should Go. You h ave probably heard of Old Faithful, the geyser farther north in . This geyser is sometimes ca lled "Little Old Faithful."
When we arrived, California's Old Faithful was only a calm pool of water. The geyser didn't lo ok very deep. "What's the big deal?" I wondered. As I turned, I saw some steam rising from t he water. Before I knew it, there was hot water shooting up about 60 feet into the air. We cou ld not believe our eyes! It continued for almost three minutes.
Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river. She also said that the wa
ter temperature was about 95℃. This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.
My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than 's Old Faithful Geyser. I'd love
to learn more about this geyser and other geysers in different countries when I get home. I'll see you soon!
Your friend,
Bennetto
25. According to the text, Bennetto ．
A. visited his aunt Gloria by himself．
B. had never heard of Old Faithful Geyser．
C. thought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at first．
D. flew all the way from to Calistoga．
26. What was expressed in Bennetto's letter？
A. Anger
B. Doubt
C. Courage
D. Excitement
27. Bennetto wrote the letter mainly to ．
A. talk about his holiday experiences．
B. ask Jorge to visit Old Faithful Geyser．
C. express his thankfulness to Aunt Gloria．
D. give some advice．
C
I have many new teachers in high school, but Lori Runkle, my English Language and Compo sition teacher, is my favorite one.
Ms. Runkle enjoys getting to know more about students, so I have many chances to talk with her after class. I have always wanted to become a journalist(新闻记
者). Since Ms. Runkle used to be a journalist back in the , she has introduced many helpful jo urnalistic writing skills to me.
Although she is my teacher, Ms. Runkle and I are more like friends. She often invites my clas smates and me to take part in different activities outside of school. For example, I went to list en to a journalist’s speech, which helped me better understand current events(时事).
Not only does Ms. Runkle talk with me outside of school, she is also a great teacher in the cl assroom. English Language and Composition is a really hard subject for a second language l。