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2016年永安市普通高中毕业班质量检查
英 语
本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。第一卷1至10页，第二卷11至12页，满分150分。
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名填写在答题卡上。考生要认真核对答题卡上粘贴的条形 码的“准考证号、姓名、考试科目”与考生本人准考证号、姓名是否一致。
2. 第一卷每小题选出答案后，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。第二卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答。如在试卷上作答，答案无效。
3. 考试结束，监考员将试题卷、答题卡一并收回。
第一卷（选择题 满分100分）
第一部分 听力理解（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，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. Who is the man looking for?
A. Tami.
B. Dr. Maxwell.
C. Alison Simpson.
2. What will the woman probably do?
A. Call the airline soon.
B. Stay at home for a while.
C. Leave for the airport before lunch.
3. What does the man think of his current book?
A. It’s exciting.
B. It’s relaxing.
C. It’s long.
4. When does the man hope to see the woman?
A. This afternoon.
B. Tomorrow night.
C. Tomorrow afternoon.
5. What does the man mean?
A. He didn’t put in any sugar.
B. He added some natural flavors.
C. He also thinks the coffee tastes strange.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why is the woman upset?
A. Her order isn’t ready yet.
B. The man forgot her order.
C. Some guests will be late.
7. At what time will the wedding start?
A. 10:00.
B. 10:30.
C. 12:00.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who lived in Los Angeles?
A. The woman’s aunt and uncle.
B. The man’s grandparents.
C. The woman’s parents.
9. What will the speakers do next?
A. Have a picnic.
B. Go hiking.
C. Try to catch some fish.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What did the man study in college?
A. Art history.
B. Medicine.
C. Business.
11. How do the speakers know each other?
A. They’re neighbors.
B. They’re salesman and customer.
C. They’re teacher and student.
12. What is the man’s advice for the woman?
A. Doing what her father suggests.
B. Exploring all the possibilities.
C. Making a decision as early as possible.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the woman want to pay?
A. In cash.
B. By credit card.
C. With her smart phone.
14. What does the man think of PayPal?
A. It is free.
B. It is popular.
C. It isn’t very fast.
15. Where is Venmo accepted?
A. At many small shops.
B. At most large stores.
C. At a lot of restaurants.
16. What does the woman offer to do for the man?
A. Download the app.
B. Send him an invitation.
C. Lend him some money.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the weather probably like?
A. Hot.
B. Dry.
C. Rainy.
18. Where did Matt begin his journey?
A. In England.
B. In California.
C. In Hawaii.
19. How many hours was Matt’s longest flight?
A. Fourteen hours.
B. Sixteen hours.
C. Sixteen and a half hours.
20. What will Matt do next?
A. Interview someone.
B. Share his experiences.
C. Plan on another journey.
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，从每题所给出的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Weekend fun for families
From arts and crafts to storytelling there’s a whole heap of FREE family fun at the Museum of London.
l Museum Explored
Every Sunday
Drop in between 12-2 p.m.
Explore the galleries through fun, hands-on activities with our visitor hosts
Suggested ages: 5+
FREE
l Digital Workshop
Sun 13 sep, 12:30-1:30 p.m. , 2-3 p.m. & 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Use green screen technology and printable cotton to create a historical doll that looks like you!
Suggested ages: 7+
FREE, tickets given out on arrival
Sun 22 Nov, 12:30-1:30 p.m. , 2-3 p.m. & 3:30-4:30 p.m
Use the PuppetPals app to bring animals from the collections to life.
Suggested ages: 5+
FREE, tickets given out on arrival
l Morning Explorers
Sat Aug, 8:30-10 a.m.
An opportunity for families with children under the age of 13 who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition (自闭症) to visit the galleries before the museum opens to the public.
Advance booking required.
FREE
l Celebrating the city
Sat 14 & Sun 15 Nov, 12-4 p.m.
Continue the fun of Lord Mayor’s Show at the museum and celebrate the city of London.
Join us and some of our friends from the Barbican, London, Metropolitan Archive and more, with art workshops, storytelling and a special digital Minecraft spectacular.
Suggested ages: 5-14
FREE
Find out what’s also happening at the museum of London Docklands.
21. What fun can a family have in Digital workshop?
A. Enjoying tell stories. B. Making a doll like themselves.
C. Exploring all the galleries. D. Doing hands-on activities.
22. Which of the following requires the family to book the ticket in advance?
A. Morning Explorers B. Digital Workshop
C. Museum Explored D. Celebrating the city
23. At what time can the family enjoy the Lord Mayor’s Show?
A. Sat 8 Aug, 9:00 a. m. B. Sun 13 sep, 2:30 p.m.
C. Sun 15 Nov, 2:00 p.m. D. Sun 22 Nov, 1:00 p.m.
B
I was desperately nervous about becoming car-free. But eight months ago our car was hit by a passing vehicle and it was destroyed. No problem, I thought: we’ll buy another. But the insurance payout didn’t even begin to cover the costs of buying a new car—I worked out that, with the loan (贷款) we’d need plus petrol, insurance, parking permits and tax, we would make a payment as much as £600 a month.
And that’s when I had my fancy idea. Why not just give up having a car at all? I live in London. We have a railway station behind our house, a tube station 10 minutes’ walk away, and a bus stop at the end of the street. A new car club had just opened in our area, and one of its shiny little red Peugeots was parked nearby. If any family in Britain could live without a car, I reasoned, then surely we were that family.
But my new car-free idea, sadly, wasn’t shared by my family. My teenage daughters were horrified. What would their friends think about our family being “too poor to afford a car”? (I wasn’t that bothered what they thought, and I suggested the girls should take the same approach.)
My friends, too, were astonished at our plan. What would happen if someone got seriously ill
overnight and needed to go to hospital? (an ambulance) How would the children get to and from their many events? (buses and trains) People smiled as though this was another of my mad ideas, before saying they were sure I’d soon realize that a car was a necessity.
Eight months on, I wonder whether we’ll ever own a car again. The idea that you “have to” own a car, especially if you live in a city, is all in the mind. I live—and many other citizens do too—in a place that has never been better served by public transport, and yet car ownership has never been higher. We worry about rising car costs, but we’d be better off asking something much more basic: do I really need a car? Certainly the answer is no, and I’m a lot richer because I dared to ask the question.
24. The author decided to live a car-free life partly because ______.
A. most families chose to go car-free B. he was hurt in a terrible car accident
C. the traffic jam was unbearable for him D. the cost of a new car was too much
25. What is the attitude of the author’s family toward his plan?
A. Supportive. B. Disapproving.
C. Optimistic. D. Unconcerned.
26. What did the author suggest his daughters do about their friends’ opinion?
A. Argue against it. B. Take their advice.
C. Leave it alone. D. Think it over.
27. What conclusion did the author draw after the eight-month car-free life?
A. Life cannot go without a car. B. His life gets improved without a car.
C. Life without a car is a little bit hard. D. A car-free life does not suit everyone.
C
You use her as a shoulder to cry on. She texts you back with casual jokes. But she, Xiaoice, is only a virtual chatbot.
Xiaoice, Microsoft's latest artificial intelligence robot, was briefly released in 2014, and returned to WeChat in 2015, where she became a big hit. Millions of young Chinese now exchange messages with her daily, The New York Times reported. On WeChat, Xiaoice is an official account. After following it, users can start text-based conversations with Xiaoice.
"Her incredible learning ability was why people loved to talk with Xiaoice," Liu Jinchang, a researcher at High-tech Research and Development Center under the Ministry of Science and Technology, told China Daily. Apart from her ability to identify photos and send emojis（表情符号）in conversations, Xiaoice gains 45 percent of her knowledge from interacting with users,
China Daily reported.
Chatbot programs first appeared in the mid-1960s in the US. Driven by top tech companies, they are becoming smarter and more common. For instance, IBM's latest artificial intelligence program served as an academic consultant at Australia's Deakin University, answering students' questions about course schedules and financial aid. Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa have been used as voice assistants who can read news, play music and even make jokes for their users.
These programs are expected to move beyond smartphones, into televisions, cars and living rooms, The New York Times pointed out. However, it may take decades before scientists develop a "Samantha", the advanced chatbot seen in the fiction film Her. In the film, Samantha sparks a romantic relationship with her user played by US actor Joaquin Phoenix. Many viewers were enthusiastic about this fantasy of virtual soul mates.
28. What does the underlined part in paragraph two mean?
A. She became very popular. B. She became very powerful.
C. She became a money maker. D. She became a best seller.
29. Which of the following can Xiaoice do?
A. Do housework. B. Spread messages.
C. Read news to its users. D. Identify various photos.
30. Which company's chatbot program can act as an academic consultant?
A. Microsoft. B. IBM. C. Apple. D. Amazon.
31. What can be learned from the last paragraph?
A. Chatbots mainly run on smartphones now.
B. It'll take decades to apply chatbots to cars.
C. Samantha is played by a US actor in the film.
D. The film Her doesn't interest many audience.
D
A group of kids at McIntyre Elementary School, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have created a special bench to make sure their fellow classmates aren’t left out on the playground. Called the “Buddy Bench”, students can use the seat as a safe and supportive place to let others know they’d like to be included in playtime, but may be too shy to ask.
The concept of the Buddy Bench is simple: Students who want to partake in playground games and activities, but may feel hesitant, can take a seat, which signifies(表明) to other children on the playground that they may need something extra to encourage them to participate.
The idea for the bench came about last year, when Farrell, school counselor at McIntyre Elementary, was conducting a leadership group to help students overcome shyness and gain confidence. Four fourth-grade students came up with the idea for the Buddy Bench in this
workshop, and worked with Farrell to draft a letter to present to the Parent Teacher Staff Organization to make the bench a reality. The PTSO approved the students’ proposal, and installed(安装) a bright metal bench with a cheerful sign that reads “Buddy Bench” on the school’s playground.
Since it was installed on Nov. 16, the bench has been effective. The simple concept has resonated with(引起共鸣) the students, and already has created a better environment within the school community.
“Each day, I go to see the buddy bench working,” Farrell said. “The lessons they are learning now will benefit them their entire lives. It is simply a beautiful example of kids wanting to be kind and continue to be kind every day.”
32. Who is Buddy Bench created for?
A. Students who love games and activities.
B. Students who want and continue to be kind.
C. Students who are in Farrell’s leadership group.
D. Students who are left out on the playground.
33. Who thought of the idea for the Buddy Bench?
A. Farrell. B. The PTSO. C. Four students. D. Some parents.
34. What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. The PTSO. B. The workshop members.
C. Buddy Bench users. D. Farrell and teachers.
35. Which of the following statements can show “the bench has been effective”?
A. More and more creative ideas have come up.
B. The workshop kids have set a good example.
C. The PTSO has decided to provide more buddy benches.
D. Some shy students have found friends on the playground.
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。
Tomorrow is not promised
There is an old Spanish Proverb which states, “Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”. 36 I’d say, too many. Our dreams should not, and can not wait. We have to go for them now! Here is why:
l Tomorrow is not promised.
Nobody likes to talk about death, but the reality is —everybody is going to die at one point. None of us know the day, or the hour. Today is all we have. 37 Don’t go to your grave(坟墓) with unfulfilled dreams.
l 38
You can dream about writing the greatest American play, but it’s never going to happen unless you actually put pen to paper. You can dream about finding a cure for cancer, but it will never happen unless you actually go to school to become equipped with the necessary tools to find that cure. 39 They require you to get your head out of the clouds, and actually do the work to make them happen. Get to it!
l Possibilities you never knew existed are waiting on you
There are so many amazing opportunities and people waiting on you. Films Festivals, the top people in your field and all these things are waiting on you! How do you get to them? Simple. Follow your dream. 40 You will never see those doors if you sit around waiting on a dream to happen, instead of actually working to make it happen.
A. There are many amazing people waiting on you.
B. Go after your dreams, big or small, right now!
C. In other words, dreams don’t work unless you do.
D. Dreams are always full of joys as well as sufferings.
E. Your dreams will never come true unless you put the first step.
F. Doors that you couldn’t imagine open up when you go after the dream.
G. How many times have we put off our dreams until tomorrow?
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）
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, D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
What is time? Is it a thing to be saved or 41 or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no control 42 , like the weather? Is time the same all over the world? That's an easy question, you say. 43 you go, a minute is 60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybe. But in America, time is 44 that. Americans see time as a valuable 45 . Maybe that's why they are 46 of the expression, "Time is money."
To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing 47 for other people's time. Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually 48 an apology, and maybe an explanation. People 49 are running late often call ahead to let others know of the
50 . Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly 51 . At informal get-togethers, 52 , people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the 53 time. But they usually don't try that at work.
American lifestyles show 54 people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, they often 55 the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost a(n) 56 to change it. If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually 57 first to make sure it is convenient. Only very close friends will just 58 unannounced. Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they 59 be in bed. The time may vary, but most folks think 60 about calling after 10:00 p.m.
41. A. bought B. ignored C. spent D. killed
42. A. over B. in C. with D. for
43. A. However B. Whenever C. Whatever D. Wherever
44. A. less than B. no more than C. not more than D. more than
45. A. resource B. material C. source D. factor
46. A. short B. fond C. crazy D. enthusiastic
47. A. preference B. mercy C. respect D. hatred
48. A. calls for B. arises from C. makes for D. results from
49. A. whom B. which C. who D. whose
50. A. time B. result C. explanation D. delay
51. A. in time B. on time C. ahead of time D. over time
52. A. such as B. in a word C. for example D. as usual
53. A. assigned B. appointed C. approved D. assessed
54. A. how many B. how far C. how much D. how soon
55. A. set B. prepare C. use D. quit
56. A. emergency B. pleasure C. period D. emotion
57. A. write B. claim C. inform D. call
58. A. drop out B. drop by C. drop off D. drop behind
59. A. must B. might C. need D. shall
60. A. first B. last C. once D. twice
2016年永安市普通高中毕业班质量检查
英 语
第二卷（非选择题 满分50分）
注意事项：
第二卷2页，须用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答。如在试题卷上作答，答案无效。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）
第二节 英语知识运用（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。
The best way to deal with sports injuries is to keep them from happening in the first place. Knowing the rules of the game you’re playing and using the right 61 (equip) can go a long way toward preventing injuries. If you think you’ve been injured, pull 62 (you) out the game or stop 63 (do) your activity or workout. Let a coach or parent know what happened in case you need to see a doctor. Serious head and neck injuries happen most often in athletes 64 play contact sports like football. Keep the injured person still with his or her head 65 (hold) straight while someone calls for emergency 66 (medicine) help. If the person 67 (lie) on the ground, do not try to move him or her.
Your first question after a sports injury will 68 (probable) be, “When can I play again?” This depends on the injury and what your doctor tells you. Even if you can’t return to your sport right away, a doctor might have suggestions and advice 69 what you can do to stay fit. Always check with your doctor 70 trying any activity following an injury.
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，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），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的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
I’m in a band with some of my friend and last year we gave our first public performance. We were very nervous before we started playing because we had never played in the public before.
We’d done a lot of practicing together and we knew all the songs very good but playing in front of an audience were totally different. When we finished the first song, they all clapped and cheered, that made us feel much better. I think we play very well and the audience seemed enjoy our performance a lot. Afterwards, lots of people told us what good we were but that we would be famous one day! We were all extremely pleased and quite proud of myself.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你叫李华，作为交换生正在美国Newton High School学习，下周五是学校China Day，你准备组织一次活动，传播中华文化，请你就此给校长发一封邮件。
要点如下：
1. 活动时间：5月7日（星期六）上午8:00—11:00；
2. 活动地点：3号教学楼一楼102室；
3. 活动安排：听讲座，讨论及提问等。
4. 希望批准。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头语已为你写好。
Dear principal,
I am Li Hua, an exchange student from China. _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
永安市2016届高中毕业班质量检查英语试题参考答案
听力1—5 CBABA 6—10 ACABC 11—15 ABCCA 16—20 BCBCB
阅读理解 21.BAC 24.DBCB 28.ADBA 32.DCBD 36.G 37.B 38.E 39.C 40.F
完形填空 41-45 CADDA 46-50 BCACD 51-55 BCBCA 56-60 ADBBD
语法填空 61.equipment 62.yourself 63.doing 64.who/that 65.held
66.medical 67.is lying/lies 68.probably 69.on/about 70.before
短文改错
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书面表达参考范文
Dear Principal,
I am Li Hua, an exchange student from China. Next Friday is our school’s China Day. I decide to organize an activity to let more people know about Chinese culture. It will be held in Room 102 on the first floor of No.3 building on May 7th this Saturday. All the staff and students are welcome.
The activity will last three hours from 8 a.m to 11 a.m, which mainly consists of three parts, two-hour listening to a lecture, half an hour’s discussion and thirty-minute asking the lecturer any questions you are concerned about.
I hope you can give me the chance and allow me to use the lecture hall. Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
录音原文：
Text 1
W: Hello, this is Dr. Maxwell’s office. My name is Tami. How may I direct your call?
M: I’d like to speak with Alison Simpson, please. (1) She’s a nurse there, but I believe she’s on her break now. It’s about our son Jimmy.
Text 2
M: What time is your flight today?
W: Well, it was supposed to leave at 2:15 p.m., but the airline just called and told me it was delayed until 7:15 p.m. At least this way, I can take my time and have lunch at home. (2)
Text 3
W: You like reading a lot, don’t you?
come down with：患（病）
I think I’m coming down with a cold.
我觉得我感冒了。
M: Yeah, I find it very relaxing. The one I’m reading now is really exciting. (3)
W: It’s that good, huh?
M: Oh, yeah. Ever since I started reading it, I haven’t been able to put it down.
Text 4
W: I’m sorry to call so early, but I wanted to let you know I’ve come down with something and won’t be able to come into work today. I should be fine by tomorrow afternoon.
M: No problem. We’re having an office party tomorrow night, so I hope you’re well enough to come! (4)
Text 5
W: Bradley, this coffee tastes a little strange. What did you put in it?
M: It’s actually what I didn’t put in it, Rachel! We consume way too much sweet stuff these days. (5) It’s time for us to get back to natural flavors, don’t you think?
Text 6
W: I’m here to pick up the flowers for Anna.
M: I’m sorry, but those won’t be ready for another two hours. (6)
W: She’s getting married in two hours! I need time to bring them back so that I can set them up before the guests come. (6) (7)
M: We haven’t even started putting them together yet. We told you on the phone they’d be ready by noon. It’s only 10:00. (7)
W: Is there another flower company that can deliver them in the next thirty minutes?
M: I doubt it. Flower companies don’t normally do rush orders.
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W: It’s nice and quiet out here in the countryside.
M: My grandpa used to take me fishing here when I was five.
W: My parents never took me anywhere when I was little. I guess we went to Los Angeles to visit my aunt and uncle a few times when I was in sixth and seventh grade. (8) But other than that, we just stayed at home.
M: It’s important to slow down and breathe some fresh air once in a while.
W: Absolutely. So, what’s the plan for the rest of the day?
M: I figured we could go hiking and then have a picnic on the top of the hill. (9)
W: Awesome! (9)
Text 8
M: So, what do you want to study when you go to college, Megan?
W: I’m not sure, Mr. Sanders. My dad would be excited if I studied medicine, but that sounds too difficult. I’ve always been interested in art, but I’m not sure if I want to be a professional artist.
M: Well, you could study art history. That was my wife’s major, you know.
W: Really? What did you major in?
your best bet：（口）最好的办法
Your best bet is to put an ad in the local newspaper.
你最好在当地报纸上登一个广告。
M: Oh, I always wanted to be a businessman, so that’s what I did in college. (10) It’s not for everyone, but I liked it. I wish I had taken some other classes, though. If you have a chance to learn about a bunch of different things and then make a decision, I think that would be your best bet. (12)
W: That’s good advice, Mr. Sanders. Thanks!
M: My pleasure. If you want to talk more, come next door anytime you want. (11)
W: I sure will. Thank you!
Text 9
M: OK, your bill comes to thirty-six dollars.
W: Well, I never carry cash on me anymore. Can I just Venmo it to you? (13)
M: What does that mean?
W: Venmo is an app that you download for your smartphone. (13) It connects to your bank or a credit card, and you can transfer money to other people in about ten seconds.
M: What? That’s fast! I’ve used PayPal before, but it sometimes takes several minutes for the transfer to be completed. (14) Plus, they charge you a fee for sending the money.
W: Venmo is free if you use a checking account. But if you use a credit card, I think they charge you a small fee.
M: That’s cool. I never use my credit card, anyway. So, what can I do with the money once it’s there? Can I use Venmo at stores?
W: You still can’t use it at most restaurants and big chain stores, but a lot of smaller shops accept it. (15) It’s getting more popular all the time.
M: All right, how can I sign up for Venmo?
W: Download the app from the App Store, and I’ll email you an invitation to join. (16)
Text 10
Venmo：位于美国纽约州纽约市的电子商务公司。Venmo建立了一个小额支付款项的平台，用户通过移动设备可以更轻松地处理朋友间的金钱问题（如分账、出游支出）。因其具有便捷的支付功能及社交功能，受到了美国年轻人的喜欢。
Good morning! I’m Samuel Davis, and this is the ten o’clock news report. I hope everyone is
having a fine Monday morning. It’s getting pretty wet out there, so grab an umbrella and stay dry! (17) I’m here today with Matt Miller, who has completed his 29,000-mile journey in just six weeks, with a total of 180 hours in flight. Beginning in California, he made twenty-five stops in fourteen different countries including England, Italy, Greece, Egypt, and Thailand. (18) His final trip was a sixteen-hour flight from Hawaii back to California, just half an hour less than his longest flight from Samoa to Hawaii. (19) Born in South Dakota, Matt is a freshman at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has said that as a child he was scared of flying. All of that changed when he received his pilot license at just seventeen. After that, he only spent a few years planning everything out before beginning his journey around the world. Matt is here with us today for an interview. Welcome Matt! First, why don’t you tell all our listeners about the craziest thing you saw during your adventure? (20)
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