武功县 2020 届高三摸底考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试题分第 I 卷和第 II 卷两部分，用 0.5mm 黑色签字笔将答案答在答题纸上，考试结束后，
只收答题纸。
2.全卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
第 I 卷(选择题 共 100 分)
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，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. Where are the two speakers?
A. In Canada. B. In the US. C. In Mexico.
2. What's the relationship between the two speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Friends. C. Brother and sister.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Careers. B. Health problems. C. Types of hospitals.
4. When does the man want to go to the library?
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.
5. How does the woman respond to the man?
A. She is disappointed. B. She is impressed. C. She is indifferent.
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。每段对话后有几个小题，从每题所给的 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。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和 7 题。
6. What is the dog's name?
A. Harry. B. Yoda. C. Luke
7. What is the dog like?A. Young and fast. B. Old and loyal. C. Big and scary.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和 9 题。
8. What does the woman dislike?
A. Parties in her house. B. Mozart. C. Coca-cola.
9. What will the woman do tonight?
A. Drink some coca-cola. B. Stay with her cousin. C. Move to Japan.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What is the first thing you should do before giving a speech?
A. Greeting the audience B. State your name. C. Share some relevant information.
11. How should you speak when giving your name?
A. Clearly and loudly. B. Clearly and confidently. C. Confidently and loudly.
12. What may NOT help you decide on the sort of information you share?
A. The audience. B. The subject. C. The environment.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. When will the man NOT buy flowers for his wife?
A. On her birthday. B. On Valentine's Day. C. On April Fool's Day.
14. When is the man's mother's birthday?
A. The day before Valentine's Day. B. On Valentine's Day. C. The day after Valentine's Day.
15. What color does the man choose for his mother?
A. Blue. B. Green C. Purple.
16. Where is the man going next?
A. To a bookstore. B. To a supermarket. C. To another flower store.
听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. When was the White House completed?
A. In 1792. B. In 1800. C. In 1902.
18. Who never lived in the White House?
A. Washington. B. Clinton. C. Truman.
19. Which country damaged the White House?
A. France. B. England. C. Germany.
20. What did Andrew Jackson do for the White House?A. Added grass. B. Installed running water. C. Added a porch.
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)
阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在
答题纸上将该选项涂黑。
A
Rules for the University Entrance Examination
·You must be at the examination center ten minutes before the examination starts. If you more than
ten minutes late, you may not enter the examination center. The examination takes place at the same
time in different states.
·You must have proof of your name and grade as well as official examination number. Show these
when you come to the examination center.
· Depending on which examination you are taking, you may bring certain items into the
examination center. Mathematics examinations may allow you to use electronic calculators. Other
subjects may allow you to use dictionaries and other reference material. Please read the notes sent
with your timetable carefully.
·You must bring your own pencils. None will be provided for you. The following items are not
allowed in the examination center: walk-mans and radios, head sets, any food or drink, school bags,
electronic equipment (unless specifically permitted for various subjects), and mobile phones.
·Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit
down, place your examination number at the top corner of your desk.
·You must remain silent daring the examination. You must not disturb other people who are taking
the test.
·If you need a drink or toilet break, you should raise your hand and wait for the supervisor(监督
者)to speak to you. You will be given water or the supervisor will take you to the bathroom. You are
not allowed to talk with anyone during the break.
· You must write your answers in the official answer sheet. Your supervisor will provide extra
paper if you wish to make notes
·You may leave the examination room at any time if you do not plan to return. If you finish early
and want to leave, please move well away from the examination center.·The supervisor will warn you fifteen minutes, five minutes and one minute before the end of the
examination. When the supervisor says that the time is up, you must put down your pencil and wait
at your desk until your paper is collected.
21. What are you allowed to have with you when you take mathematics examination?
A. Related material. B. Proof of yourself. C. A cell phone. D. A dictionary.
22.What should you do if you finish the test early?
A. Stay in the examination center. B. Remain in your scat and check again.
C. Keep a distance from the center. D. Raise your hand to inform runt teacher.
23. What can be provided for you during the exam?
A. Pencils. B. Food and drink. C. Extra paper. D. Calculators.
B
Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the sea to do his writing. He had a
habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore.
As he looked down at the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself
at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As he
got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was
reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean. As he
got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man paused, looked up and replied,“Throwing starfishes(海星)in the ocean.""
“I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfishes in the ocean?"
"The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don't throw them in they’ll die”
"But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfishes all
along it. You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked another Starfish and threw it into
the sea, and said, “It made a difference for that one." There is something very special in each and
every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know
that gift, we will gain through the strength of our vision the power to shape the future.
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be
better.
24. One day, the wise man saw a young man .A. dancing along the beach B. walking with a dancer
C. picking up starfish for sale D. trying to save as many starfishes as possible
25. The underlined words “something very special” refers to .
A. the gifts from friends B. the strength of making decision
C. our own starfish D. the ability to make a difference
26. From the last two paragraphs, we can learn that .
A. the wise man realized something new and important
B. the wise man thought it was foolish of the young man to throw starfishes in the ocean.
C. the young man had the ability to make a difference
D. it is necessary for us to save starfish on the beach
27.The writer told this story to show us .
A. how and where we can Write a good article
B. everyone can do something for the future
C. wise man are sometimes stupid
D. young man are in fact wiser than old people
C
I moved to this area seven years ago. For I have had noisy neighbors. Ever since I moved into
This flat, I’ve had to put up with noise during the night. I decided I’d had enough and I've been
looking for a new flat since the beginning of the year. I haven't found anything till now. Every week
I go to the estate agent's( 当 地 房 地 产 代 理 人 的 ), office, but it's the same story. "I might have
something by the end of the week" he says, or, "Wait till next week. I thing I might have a few flats
by then." I've seen a few flats during my search, but I don't like any of them. One flat I saw has been
empty for two years. "It's got a busy road on one side and a railway on the other!” I said loudly, “I
want peace and quiet" Last week I visited the agent again. "I won't Leave till You show me
something," I said. "I've got just the flat noisy neighbors," my agent said. "It's exactly right for peace
and quiet!"
28. The writer has had to bear the noise in this area for years.
A. about seven B. six C. nine D. four
29. The writer decided to move away because .
A. he had been looking for a new flat B. his neighbors were not friendlyC. he could no longer stand the noise D. he wanted to sell his old flat
30. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The writer would like a quiet place to live in.
B. The agent didn't want to help the writer at all.
C. The writer has seen several flats already.
D. It seemed rather difficult to rind a right flat.
31 .The main idea of the passage is .
A. how the agent tried to help the writer find a flat
B. why the writer was satisfied with the agent's service
C. how difficult it was to find a new flat
D. you can depend on the estate agents for a nice flat
D
It has become a certain belief among the public-drink at least eight glasses of water a day to
improve health and wellbeing. But there is no evidence to prove the advantages of drinking eight
glasses of water a day, scientists say.
The misunderstanding is caused from the suggestion that adults should drink 2.5 liters of water
daily, which was stressed by the British Medical Journal in December. The important part of the
suggestion that most of this quantity of water is contained in prepared foods, however, is usually
ignored.
US researchers who reviewed the evidence concluded that most people do not nerd to worry
about the amount of water they drink every day. Besides drinking water, they will be getting plenty
of liquid in other ways. Caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee and cola and alcohol can help reach
the daily total if they don't drink too much, though these drinks help the production of urine (尿).
Less well known arc the dangers of drinking too much water, causing water poisoning, low salt
levels and even death.
The review of research by Dan Negoianu, from the University of Pennsylvania, found that not a
single study included the suggestion of drinking eight glasses of water a day. Although one small
study suggested that drinking water could result in fewer headaches. the results were not very
important. However, the benefits of drinking some water to prevent a pain in head after drinking too
much alcohol are, separately, proved to be true.No studies showed any advantages to the color of the skin because of the increased water taken
into bodies. Dehydration( 脱 水 )can make skin less pleasant, but there was no clear evidence to
support the idea that water helps people keep a youthful appearance. The researchers also found no
evidence that drinking lots of water does some good to the body's organs.
32. From the passage, we know that the suggestion about drinking eight glasses of water a day .
A. causes some serious diseases
B. has enough scientific evidence to support it
C. is misunderstood by people in fact
D. was published by the British Medical Journal
33. From the passage we learn that many people don't know that .
A. the production of urine can cause water to lose
B. health can be improved by drinking plenty of water
C. better skin can result from intake of much water
D. caffeinated drinks can provide the water people need
34. What can be proved about drinking a lot of water according to the passage?
A. Reducing the bad influence of drinking alcohol.
B. Helping to keep youthful looks.
C. Making the body's organs stronger.
D. Causing bad headaches.
35. The writer's main purpose of writing this passage is to .
A. persuade people to drink different kinds of water
B. tell people drinking much water is not as healthy as is considered
C. warn people of the danger of drinking much water
D. help people realize the importance of drinking enough water every day
第二节(共 5 小题，每题 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。
Most students have had experienced or suffered from procrastination(拖延症). Here are some
tips to help you reduce procrastination.
Set GoalsStudents often procrastinate because they think that they can put off the work for a while and
enjoy their time at the moment. 36 , when the deadline becomes one day away and the essay has
yet to be started. In order to stay on track, you should constantly set and update goals. It can be
beneficial to mark all deadlines in a planner and think about how much time you need to meet them
all. Update your plan for the upcoming two weeks so that you do not get overwhelmed, and continue
to update as other assignments and events arise. Additionally, make a daily schedule in order to
reach necessary goals before going to bed.
Reward yourself
It can become extremely difficult to work for hours straight in order to finish school work. In
order to keep productivity, set breaks at the end of a period of time or once you finish a section of
your work so that you can reward yourself with some deserved, scheduled, and controlled
procrastination-like activities 37 .Breaks like these are proven to increase productivity and keep
you focused, and they will make the process of studying much more bearable!
Remind yourself of what you’re doing
Sometimes you may begin to think that what you are working on has little to do with what you
ultimately want to do. You may consider some work or a class pointless and not useful to your
further studies. However, when these thoughts arise, remind yourself what the ultimate goal of your
schooling is. Remind yourself why you wanted to go to school and take this program in the first
place. 38 .
Turn off the Internet
39 .If you do not need the Internet to do your work, turn it off so that you are not receiving
notifications while completing your work, and you are not as tempted to search for sites. The same
goes for your cell phone; you can take a break from being connected to the cyber world in order to
do your school work. If you feel the need to check messages and websites often, set times when you
will allow yourself to do so rather than constantly staying connected.
40
Beijing productive for all hours of every day does not work-you do need breaks, and as a
student you arc entitled to have a lot of fun. So, in order to balance productivity and amusement,
plan times to go cut with friends or do something relaxing. But ideally, social and relaxation plans
should be made for after a significant portion of work is complete. This way, while you are working, you can keep in mind that once you are finished your work you can go out and not worry about your
assignments.
A. Enjoy every minute in school
B. Have something to look forward to
C. The Internet has become an essential part of our daily life
D. You may understand why you should focus on completing your work
E. This thought tends to make things worse, though
F. Some of the most common distractions are those found on the Internet
G. You may have coffee with a friend, cook, or watch an episode of a television show
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分书分)
第一节完形填空(共 20 小题；每题 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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant 41
Miller King, who was the best 42 at our school.
Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football
everywhere for 43 .
Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after
he came back from 44 . He looked very 45 , but he didn't cry.
That season, I 46 all of Miller's records while he 47 the home games from the bench.
We went 10:1 and I was named most valuable player, 48 I often had crazy dreams in which I was
to blame for Miller's 49 .
One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 50 going over a
fence-which wasn't 51 to climb if you had both arms. I'm sure I was the last person in the world
he wanted to accept 52 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I 53 him move slowly
over the fence. When we were finally 54 on the other side, he said to me, "You know, I didn't tell
you this during the season, but you did 55 . Thank you for filling in for 56 .”
His words freed me from my bad 57 .I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was
more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 58 ahead of me. I was right to have 59
him. From that day on, I grew 60 and a little more real.41 .A. cheering B. beating C. relying D. staying
42. A. coach B. student C. teacher D. player
43. A. practice B. show C. comfort D. pleasure
44. A. school B. vacation C. hospital D. training
45. A. pale B. calm C. relaxed D. ashamed
46. A. held B. broke C. set D. tried
47. A. reported B. judged C. organized D. watched
48. A. and B. then C. but D. thus
49. A. decision B. mistake C. accident D. sacrifice
50. A. stuck B. hurt C. tired D. lost
51 .A. steady B. hard C. fun D. fit
52. A. praise B. advice C. assistance D. apology
53. A. let B. helped C. had D. noticed
54. A. dropped B. ready C. trapped D. safe
55. A. fine B. wrong C. quickly D. normally
56. A. us B. yourself C. me D. them
57. A. memories B. ideas C. attitudes D. dreams
58. A. still B. also C. yet D. just
59. A. challenged B. cured C. invited D. admired
60. A. healthier B. bigger C. cleverer D. cooler
第 II 卷(非选择题 50 分)
第三部分 英语知识运用
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。
Charity shops are popular in the UK. The first charity shop 61 (be) opened by Oxfam in
1947. Now there are over 7.000 charity shops in the UK. The shops sell different things from 62
old book to a famous brand handbag. Here are the reasons why I often go to charity shops.
First, things in charity shops are much 63 (cheap) than those in street stores. People give
things to charity shops 64 free. Most of the things have been used 65 they are well cleaned
and 66 (repair). So you can buy useful things with less money in charity shop.Second, people give their own things to charity shops instead of 67 (throw) them away.
Then other people who need the things buy them. It's good for the environment.
Third, 68 is for charity work that charity shops are set up. Shops are for people in need， 69
(especial)for homeless and disabled people. After the things in charity shops are sold, the owner will
receive a letter telling him about that.
That's the main reason why people like charity shops. So 1 hope there will be more and more
charity shops in other 70 (place).
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(∧)，并在共下面写出该加的词。
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。
Yesterday was my 18th birthday. As Father and Mother thought it was a big occasion for me,
they suggested I held a birthday party at home to celebrate it. By 4 o'clock I was pleased to see all
my friends had come with a lot of beautiful present. Mother cooked a big meal. They spent a
wonderful night together, eating and talking happily. The most excited moment was when Mother
put a big birthday cake on the table and all my friends begin to sing Happy Birthday. Saw the
18candles burning, I couldn't keep back my tears. Without Mother and Father's love, I wouldn't be
leading so a happy life now. Mother asked me make a wish before I blew out all the candles. After
that, everyone enjoyed the sweet birthday cake and shared with my happiness. I am eighteen year
sold now, it means I've become an adult and have more responsibility. I'll do my best to return my
parents' love and live up to their expectations.
第二节 书面表达(满分 25 分)
假如你叫李平，标的美国笔友 Tom 来信询问你十一假期过的怎样。请根据以下信息给他
回信，说明你在十一假期中的活动。内容要点：
1.休息(由干平时学习紧张，缺少锻炼和休息)
2.看望乡下的祖父母(帮助他们做点家务，并给他们谈了身边的新鲜事)
3.和朋友进行短途旅游(欣赏大自然，呼吸新鲜空气)
注意：
1.词数 100 左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
I'm very glad to receive your letter. And it's a pleasure to tell you something about
Best wishes.
Yours
Li Ping武功县 2020 届高三摸底考试
英语参考答案
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） 1-5 ACACB
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分 22. 5 分）
6-10 CAABA 11-15 BCCCB 16-20 BBABB
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）
21-23 BCC 24-27 DDAB 28-31 ACBA 32-35CDAB
第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）36-40 EGDFB
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）
41-45BDACA 46-50BDCCA 51-55BCBDA 56-60CDADB
第二节（共 10 小题, 每题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分）
61 was 62 an 63 cheaper 64 for 65 but 66 repaired 67 throwing 68 it
69 especially 70 places
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）
1.held→hold 2.present→presents 3.They→We; 4.excited→exciting;
5.begin→began；6.Saw→Seeing; 7.so→such; 8.make 前加 to；
9.with 删掉； 10.it→which
第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）
One possible version:
Dear Tom,
I’m very glad to receive your letter. And it’s a pleasure to tell you something about how I spent
the National Day holiday.
First, I had a good rest because recently I often felt tired as a result of my heavy study burden as
well as lack of sleep and physical exercise. Of course, it took me two days to stay with my
grandparents living in the countryside and help them do some housework and tell them what
happened to me and my friends. What’s more, I had a trip with my friends to appreciate the beauty
of nature and breathe fresh air. What did you do in your summer holidays?
I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes.
Yours
Li Ping
附：听力材料
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。
Text 1
M: Where are we now? I can’t tell what road this is.
W: We’re heading for the U.S., but we’re still in Canada. And we’re quite a long
distance from Mexico.
Text 2
W: What a fine day! Shall we go hiking this early spring morning!
M: Mom won’t let us. We have to take care of little Jenny after we finish our homework.
Text 3
W: Dad, I want to be a nurse when I grow up.
M: A nurse? Your aunt has been a nurse for 20 years and she loves it. When grandma wasn’t well,
she knew how to take care of her.Text 4
W: I need to return these books today. Do you want to come with me?
M: NO. The downtown library doesn’t even open on Sundays. I’d rather go tomorrow so I can check
some new books for myself.
Text 5
W: That is a beautiful painting, Jerry! Where did you buy it?
M: Actually, I made it. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.
W: Really? That’s amazing! I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a
professional.
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。每段对话后有几个小题，从每题所给的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。每段对话读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和 7 题。
M: Check out my pet! He is a German Shepherd.
W: Aw! He’s so cute! What’s his name?
M: I named him Luke, after my favorite movie character, Luke Skywalker.
W: Great name! I am surprised you didn’t name him Harry, after your favorite book character.
M: He’s really fast, that’s why I named him Luke. If I had an older dog, I would name him Yoda.
W: How old is he?
M: Only four months old.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和 9 题。
W: Bye! Have a nice night. You won’t play and loud music, will you? You know I don’t like parties
in my house.
M: Oh no, Mrs. White! Only Mozart, and maybe Vivaldi.
W: And of course no alcoholic drinks either!
M: No, certainly not. Only CoCa-Cola.
W: Good, well, I won’t be back tonight. I’m staying with my cousin. He’s moving to Japan this
Sunday. Goodbye, boys!
M: See you in the morning, Mrs. White!
W: By the way, everybody must go home at 11 o’clock.
M: Oh, all right, Bye.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。
W: Professor, could you give me some suggestions about how to introduce myself before giving a
speech?
M: OK. First, greet the audience and then state your name. As you say hello and give your name,
remember to speak clearly and confidently.
W: Should I speak as loudly as possible?
M: Not exactly. It depends on the environment and the audience. You just need to make sure that
your voice is loud enough to enable everyone to hear you.
W: Thanks. And next?
M: Share some relevant information about yourself. The sort of information you share will depend
on the audience and what you’ll be talking about.
W: I understand.
M: And then, before you start the speech, thank your audience for being there.
W: Thank you very much. I have learned a lot from you.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。
W: May I help you?
M: Yes, madam. I’d like to buy some flowers.
W: Do you want to give them to your girlfriend?
M: NO , to my wife. God knows that ladies like flowers.
W: Today is valentine’s day. That must be why you want them. Just that one day of the year.
M: Not exactly. I get them for her birthday, and for all kinds of weird anniversaries.
W: But not on April fool’s day, right?
M: Ha ha, right. Oh, and by the way, I want some more for my mother. Tomorrow is her birthday.W: How about these? Purple seems popular with mothers.
M: Not with mine. Do you have any other color?
W: How about blue or these green ones? They are fresh and bright.
M: All right! I will take these green ones and go to the supermarket for some chocolate now.
W: There is one just across from the bookstore. Here you are! Please come again.
M: Thanks! Bye!
听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至 20 题。
W: Have you all heard about the White House? Today we’re going to talk about the building that
symbolizes the USA. Mr. Green, please.
M: The White House is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. You can’t say you’ve
been to Washington D.C. if you haven’t seen the White House. Not every American president live
there. Though the Executive Mansion was begun in 1792 under the direction of George Washington,
the structure was not completed until 1800, so ironically Washington never call it home. The White
House is open to public on weekdays from 10 am until noon. The building was torched by British
troops in 1814, during the War of 1812, and the structural damage caused by the fire was repaired,
but the sandstone walls outside were still black from fire. The walls were than painted white, giving
birth to the name the building now goes by. An act of Congress made it the official name in 1902.
Every President has left his mark upon the White House, with Thomas Jefferson adding grass to the
east and west wings, Andrew Jackson installing running water, and Harry Truman adding a porch.
Bill Clinton’s addition to the White House was an indoor track.
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