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2024-2025 学年高二下学期 5 月学情调研
英语试题
第一部分 听力（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. What is the man going to do next
A. Go shopping. B. Attend a party. C. Have dinner.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a stadium. B. At home. C. In a classroom.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Get a new bicycle.
B. Buy a second-hand bicycle.
C. Save money for something else.
4. How much does the man tip the woman
A. $9. B. $10. C. $19.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Tourist attractions. B. Animals in Alaska. C. Plans for vacation.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Shop assistant and customer.
7. How is Alice’s skin condition
1
A. Dry. B. Oily. C. Normal.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 和第 9 两个小题。
8. What fruit does the woman want to eat
A. A banana. B. A pear. C. An orange.
9. Why does the man refuse to share the fruit
A. It is not big enough.
B. Its flavor isn’t very good.
C. It’s against his cultural tradition.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至第 12 三个小题。
10. What did the man’s parents stop him from doing
A. Eating too much.
B. Using dirty hands to eat food.
C. Swallowing food quickly.
11. What did the woman’s mother scare her with
A. Being infected by bacteria.
B. Being sent to the prison.
C. Being taken away by a monster.
12. What does the woman think of her mother’s lie
A. Meaningless. B. Understandable. C. Funny.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 四个小题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By next Monday. B. By next Tuesday. C. By next Friday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill for a week.
B. She found it too difficult.
C. She was busy with a performance.
15. How does the man find his college life
A. Busy. B. Colorful. C. Boring.
16. What does the woman want to do next Wednesday
A. See an exhibition. B. Go to a ball. C. Watch a play.
听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。
17. Where is the cemetery located
A. In a mountainous area. B. Beside an animal reserve. C. Near the Anacostia River.
18. Why do cemetery officials use goats to kill the weeds
A. To reduce the cost. B. To protect the environment. C. To develop local economy.
19. Who is Mary Bowen
A. A company owner. B. A program director. C. An environmental expert.
20. What is used to keep the goats from leaving the cemetery
A. A wooden fence. B. A brick wall. C. An electronic fence.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将
该项涂黑。
A
You don’t need to master Chinese to appreciate these local literary centres in the city. Here
are four local bookstores worth visiting.
Zhongshuge
This Chinese bookstore chain has been a success mainly for its interior designs, which is a
huge draw for the selfie natives. It houses an endless maze of books packed on shelves that go
along the walls and even suspended from the ceiling. It’s a wonderful place for parents as it has a
reading area for kids. You might as well get some photos posted on social media here.
Spring Whispers Book Club
You may wonder how the owners decided on its name. It apparently attempts to describe the
slight wind created when one flips ( 翻阅 ) a magazine page. The Book Club is a beautiful
magazine library, offering a wide range of magazines that are free for visitors to flip through at
their leisure. It is also a great place to step out of crowds, featuring tall glass windows and
abundant natural-lit seating.
Quanmin Changdu Bookstore
Nestled inside a park, this bookstore is a thriving community space for artists. It has regular
literary and lifestyle events that range from fine dining to indoor concert although you will need
some proficiency in Chinese to participate. It has a wonderful glass ceiling letting in natural light
and its space is divided up into smaller rooms that bookworms can hole up in for hours.
Insight Books
Insight Books is a 1, 000 sqm space full of books in a warehouse-like setting. Though mostly
packed with hip publications in Chinese, its wooden stair seating area encourages visitors to grab a
book and relax. It also has a cafe that serves up food and drink so that you can hang out there all
day. Because it’s huge and quiet, it is a great place to do work that requires your total
concentration.
21. Which is the shared feature of Spring Whispers Book Club and Quanmin Changdu Bookstore
A. Dining services. B. Various lifestyle events.
C. Access to free magazines. D. Exposure to natural light.
22. Which bookstore is recommended for photography lovers
A. Zhongshuge. B. Spring Whispers Book Club.
C. Quanmin Changdu Bookstore. D. Insight Books.
23. Who are the intended readers of the text
A. Bookstore designers. B. Local citizens.
C. Foreign visitors. D. Parents with kids.
B
Maya Ganesh’s passion for environmental restoration can be traced back to 1995, when she
had just graduated from university and discovered her interest in environmental economics, which,
at the time, was not seen as profitable. So, owing to family pressure, she couldn’t pursue her dream
and ended up with a business career, but her passion for it remained.
It was her mother’s encouragement that brought a turning point. “When I was 38, she said,
‘Why don’t you do it now ’” Maya recalls. Initially hesitant about starting from zero, she
eventually pursued a Master’s in Environment and Sustainable Development in the UK.
Inspired by London’s Allotment System, where residents could grow their food on
government-assigned plots, Maya devoted herself to community-driven sustainable initiatives in
East London. In 2016, she walked into Headmaster’s office of a global school to suggest the idea
of a school garden as an interdisciplinary (跨学科的) learning space. Maya suggested they should
not do any landscaping in the school but let her create a school garden instead. The project was
designed as a sparetime course, where students could learn about organic farming—what Maya
refers to as “regenerative agriculture”.
“We started with Grade 7,” Maya recalls. “Starting from scratch was a lot of work, but with
some labour, the garden began to take shape. By July 2018, students had created two forest
patches, digging pits, adding biomass, and planting diverse crops. Years later, these students are
seeing the fruits of their work.”
The activity is now open to students from kindergarten to Grade 12. Maya educates the
students on the importance of preserving traditional varieties through seed saving, ensuring they
understand the value of biodiversity. Since 2019, the garden has expanded, and the project has also
become financially self-supplying.
Students harvest crops as part of their classes. Maya emphasizes that the garden is not a
production unit but a learning space. The kids take home some of the produce, and the mothers are
happy. They sell the spare produce to the school and the community, allowing the garden to fund
its tools and resources. This model not only engages the students but also fosters a sense of
responsibility and appreciation for sustainable practices.
24. What caused Maya to pick up her dream again
A. The pressure from her mother.
B. The success of her business career.
C. The support from her family.
D. The potential of environmental economics.
25. What can we learn about Maya’s “regenerative agriculture”
A. It is part of London’s Allotment System.
B. It is a project funded by the government.
C. It is intended to be a formal school course.
D. It introduces students to organic farming.
26. What does Maya focus on while carrying out her program
A. The expansion of the garden. B. The importance of tradition.
C. The harvest of the crops. D. The awareness of sustainability.
27. Which words can best describe Maya
A. Passionate and generous. B. Innovative and committed.
C. Honest and considerate. D. Selfless and tolerant.
C
At first glance, Daisy looks like your stereotypical grandmother: She loves knitting and
talking about her family, has a cat named Fluffy, is technologically hopeless and has plenty of time
to shoot the breeze.
But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find her to be exceptionally tech-enabled, with a few
cunning tricks up her sleeve.
That’s because Daisy is a conversational artificial intelligence chatbot created by British
mobile phone company O2 to help prevent fraud(欺诈) by tricking phone scammers(骗子) into
thinking they are speaking to a real person.
Daisy’s mission, according to O2, “is to talk with fraudsters and waste as much of their time
as possible with human-like rambling chat to keep them away from real people.” Her presence has
kept “numerous fraudsters on calls for 40 minutes at a time,” the company said in
a statement unveiling Daisy earlier this month.
Using a custom large language model, Daisy can hold autonomous conversations with scam
callers in real time. While she does not intercept(拦截) any calls, she has multiple phone numbers
of her own that O2 has worked to get into circulation online.
Developed in partnership with London advertising agency VCCP, Daisy’s voice was modeled
on a staff member’s grandmother.
“While anyone can be a victim of a scam, criminal fraud gangs often target the elderly so we
leaned into scammers’ own prejudice to create an AI granny based on a real relative of a VCCP
employee,” the agency said in a separate statement.
“Over the course of many hours of scam calls she’s told meandering stories of her family,
talked at length about her passion for knitting and provided false personal information including
made-up bank details.”
Daisy, meanwhile, has “all the time in the world.” In fact, she has so much time on her hands
that in the video unveiling her character, one irritated scammer can be heard yelling, “It’s nearly
been an hour!” over the phone. Another fraudster tells her: “I think your profession is bothering
people.”
Her response “I’m just trying to have a little chat.”
28. Which of the following description best fits Daisy
A. A talkative old lady busy with making calls.
B. A typical grandmother attached to her family.
C. A conversational robot fond of tricking people.
D. An intelligent chatbot targeting fraud prevention.
29. What is Daisy mainly designed to do
A. Block scam calls directly. B. Make conversations in real time.
C. Keep the lonely elderly company. D. Fool scammers into wasting time.
30. What is Daisy’s voice based on in its creation
A. A tech-enabled lady. B. A victim of a scam.
C. A relative of a VCCP staff. D. A model in fashion industry.
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Daisy, an AI granny to beat scammers.
B. Daisy, a grandmother with special talent.
C. AI chatbot, a solution to online crime.
D. AI chatbot, the hope of future technology.
D
What if your next job is just a weak tie away A recent study, conducted by a team from
Stanford University and LinkedIn, revealed that weaker social connections have a greater
beneficial effect on job mobility (流动性 ) than stronger ties. Stanford Professor Erik Bryson
suggests a practical outcome of this study is to encourage job seekers to expand their reach beyond
immediate friends and colleagues. Weak ties, he explains, often provide more unique, beneficial
information and connections.
The advantage of weak ties theory is based on the idea that weak ties allow distant group of
people to access novel information that can lead to new opportunities and innovation. Weak ties
are more likely to introduce new job information to a wider social network.
The research team conducted a five-year experimental study with LinkedIn, involving 20
million global participants and 600,000 new jobs created. Using LinkedIn’s “People You May
Know” (PYMK) algorithm (算法), the researchers tested the weak tie theory’s impact on the job
market. The team randomly assigned LinkedIn users to receive either more weak or strong tie
recommendations from the PYMK algorithm, then tracked the labor mobility of these groups over
five years.
Their findings confirm that weaker ties enhance job mobility. Besides, the researchers looked
at differences across industries and found that adding weak ties creates significantly more job
opportunities in digital and high-tech industries. “This may reflect the fact that there is more rapid
change and need for novel information and connections in those industries,” Bryson said.
He points out that the traditional methods used by policymakers to analyze labor markets are
quickly becoming outdated. “They need to recognize that the labor market, like all aspects of the
economy, is being digitized,” Bryson said. “It is important that we understand how the algorithms
used by digital platforms like LinkedIn impact the labor market.”
32. What should job seekers do according to paragraph 1
A. Strengthen connections with close friends.
B. Limit the search to their current industry.
C. Expand network to include weak ties.
D. Rely on strong connections for opportunities.
33. How did the researchers test the weak tie theory
A. By carrying out online surveys.
B. By tracking user data and job mobility.
C. By interviewing LinkedIn employers.
D. By conducting a large-scale job fair.
34. What can we learn about digital and high-tech industries
A. They are fast-paced and value novelty.
B. They cause weak ties among employees.
C. Strong ties are the main source of mobility.
D. Weak ties do not contribute to job mobility.
35. What might Bryson advise policymakers to do
A. Prioritize traditional methods only.
B. Ignore the impact of digital platforms.
C. Understand the rules on digital platforms.
D. Recognize the influence of digitization.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
Too much screen use can affect your child’s health and well-being. Here are some practical
tips to help you guide your child in managing screen use.
First, start with an open conversation with your child. Jumping straight into setting limits is
no fun. 36 Ask about their favorite apps, games, or activities online. This helps you
understand what they enjoy and opens the door for discussions.
37 Explain to them how too many of anything, including screens, can steal time away
from other activities like learning, sleeping, exercising and spending time physically with friends
and family—which are all important for their well-being.
When it comes to setting realistic screen use rules, involve your child in the decision-making
process. Consider creating a plan together that includes family activities, outdoor play, and limited
screen use. Encourage them to reflect on how different activities make them feel, and help them
find a balance that they are comfortable with. 38
Most importantly, be your child’s role model. Your child learns a lot by observing you, so
demonstrate healthy screen habits yourself. 39 Show them how you manage your screen use.
Remember, managing screen time is a gradual process. The goal isn’t to ban screen time
entirely but to help your child use it wisely, creating a balanced approach that supports their
growth and development. 40 After all, parenthood is a journey, not a sprint(短跑). You will
get there by taking it step by step.
A. Don’t seek perfection right away.
B. Rather, begin by showing interest.
C. Next, talk to your child about balance.
D. Teach your child healthy screen habits.
E. Your actions will speak louder than words.
F. There are many benefits if we manage screen time properly.
G. Children helping set the rules feel more in control of their choices.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，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。
Over 20 years ago, Virginia Squier was guiding a group of middle school students on a trip to
England, bringing her 8-year-old daughter, Chambers, along. One evening at a packed London
underground station, Chambers 41 her mother’s hand and jumped onto a train. Then the
doors closed. The train pulled away, 42 Squier running alongside. Through the window, she
saw her daughter’s 43 face, crying and pounding on the glass. Behind her, a scary-looking
young man, wearing black leather and a spider-shaped gold earring, stood up and 44
Chambers.
Terrified, Squier sought 45 from a station employee, but language barriers made
communication difficult. Just as she 46 to explain, one of her students told her Chambers
had 47 . It turned out that the scary-looking man in black leather had 48 what happened
and helped Chambers go at the next stop. He then guided her to board another train to 49
with her mother. “My initial 50 of the man, based on his appearance, disappeared,” said
Squier. “When I looked up again to 51 him, he was gone.”
Squier says the man didn’t just 52 her daughter. He changed the way Squier moves
through the world, and taught her to be a more 53 person. “To this day, I hold his image in
my head when I find myself judging someone based on their 54 . I hope he knows he rescued
me from the 55 day of my life.”
41. A. reached for B. held up C. let go of D. caught hold of
42. A. imagining B. finding C. leaving D. feeling
43. A. cheerful B. panicked C. satisfied D. curious
44. A. approached B. encountered C. accompanied D. entertained
45. A. comfort B. love C. information D. help
46. A. required B. bothered C. promised D. intended
47. A. departed B. returned C. escaped D. disappeared
48. A. ignored B. witnessed C. misunderstood D. reported
49. A. communicate B. debate C. compete D. reunite
50. A. fear B. enthusiasm C. disappointment D. delight
51. A. remind B. signal C. join D. thank
52. A. save B. understand C. persuade D. educate
53. A. cold-blooded B. open-minded C. strong-willed D. short-sighted
54. A. wisdom B. wealth C. appearance D. influence
55. A. calmest B. best C. worst D. busiest
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral (教堂) officially reopened with a grand ceremony after
56 (destroy) largely by a fire five years ago. The news has grabbed Chinese people’s attention
as specialists from China’s Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum also assisted with
restoration.
Following the fire on April 15, 2019, China was the 57 (early) among all countries to
sign an intergovernmental agreement with France for the restoration of the cathedral, 58
(enable) Chinese experts to contribute to the restoration project. In February 2024, specialists from
Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum 59 (send) to Paris to assist with the
restoration. Zhou Ping, a deputy director of the museum, said that Chinese experts were the first
non-French professional team 60 (climb) up the spire of Notre-Dame. During the
restoration, she contributed China’s expertise in cultural heritage preservation, including marble
cleaning, research on burnt wood 61 conservation techniques for metals and murals(壁画).
Besides restoration work, China and France have jointly conducted scientific research on the
preservation of wooden relics and earthen sites from Notre-Dame and the Mausoleum of Emperor
Qinshihuang. Both structures 62 (extensive) use wooden materials and have charred(烧焦
的) remains. By studying these burnt wood or charcoal relics, the Chinese and French teams have
advanced research 63 connects the two cultural relics together.
64 five-year project involved over 2,000 craftsmen and experts. The partnership
between China and France reflects a shared 65 (commit) to cultural heritage preservation
and offers valuable insights for future restoration efforts worldwide.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （满分 15 分）
66．假如你是李华，正在澳洲留学。下周你所在的社区将举行以中医为主题的社区活动，目
前正在招募志愿者。请你用英文向主办方提出申请，内容包括：
1. 提出申请；
2. 介绍自己的优势；
3. 期待加入。
注意：
1.词数 80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：中医 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
Dear Sir/Madam,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 （满分 25 分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After the birth of my first son, I discovered a surplus of baby formula(配方奶粉) he could
not use due to stomach issues. To avoid waste, I listed it on a website where items could be given
away for free. Soon, a young woman from my town contacted me, explaining her urgent need for
the formula. She mentioned her husband had recently passed away in an accident, leaving her in a
challenging situation. In response, I promised to reserve all the formula for her.
However, three days passed without any reply from her. Attempts to contact her were
unsuccessful. My husband suggested it might be a scam or trick. Despite my doubts, I decided to
try contacting her one last time. Eventually, I reached her. During the call, she explained that she
had just paid her phone bill and was figuring out how to travel closer to town. It became clear she
was struggling significantly. To assist her further, I offered to deliver the formula directly to her
house. After a brief pause, she agreed and provided her address.
Upon ending the call, I felt motivated to do more than just provide the formula. We checked
her address and found she lived in a remote area with no access to public transportation.
Recognizing the difficulty of her situation, I gathered food and essentials from our pantry(食品储
藏室), fridge, and freezer. In total, we filled three bags and a laundry hamper.
The next day, upon arriving at her home, she greeted us with a calm but emotionless
expression. Her living space was nearly empty, featuring only a single couch and a bare kitchen.
As we unloaded the items, she remained distant, saying nothing and simply nodding before turning
away.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On my way home, it suddenly occurred to me that I could turn to the community to seek more
support for her.__________________________________________________________________
A month later, the woman showed up at my doorstep, her eyes sparkling with newfound
energy._________________________________________________________________________
英语试卷参考答案
第一部分听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5 ABACC 6-10 CABCB 11-15 BACAB 16-20 BCBAC
第二部分阅读（共两节，20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
21-23 DAC 24-27 CDDB 28-31 DDCA 32-35 CBAD
36-40 BCGEA
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 CCBAD 46-50 DBBDA 51-55 DABCC
第二节语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. being destroyed 57. earliest 58. enabling 59. were sent 60. to climb
61. and 62. extensively 63. which/that 64. The mitment
第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
One possible version：
Dear Sir/Madam,
Learning that volunteers are needed for the upcoming community event on traditional Chinese medicine, I’m
writing to apply for the position. As a Chinese student studying in Australia, I’m eager to contribute to promoting
TCM.
I believe my background and skills make me a strong candidate. First, having grown up immersed in TCM
culture, I’m familiar with basic concepts like acupuncture and herbal medicine, which enables me to share
accurate information. Second, being fluent in both English and Chinese, I can effectively communicate with
participants from diverse cultural backgrounds. Additionally, my previous experience in organizing cultural
events ensures I can handle various tasks efficiently.
I’m confident that my enthusiasm and qualifications will benefit this event. I sincerely hope to be part of this
meaningful activity and look forward to your positive reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）
One possible version:
On my way home, it suddenly occurred to me that I could turn to the community to seek more support for her.
I shared her story on local social media groups,highlighting her incredible resilience and the unexpected
challenges she had faced. To my surprise, the response was overwhelming. Neighbors dropped off clothes, toys,
and furniture at my doorstep. Local businesses donated groceries and household items. A volunteer group even
offered to help repair the leaky roof of her house. Within days, we organized a community event to deliver
everything to her. When we arrived, her eyes widened in disbelief as she saw the truckload of supplies. This time,
she couldn’t hold back her tears, expressing heartfelt gratitude to everyone.
A month later, the woman showed up at my doorstep, her eyes sparkling with newfound energy. She carried a
handmade thank-you card and a bouquet of wildflowers. “I don’t know how to repay you,” she said, her voice
trembling with emotion. She shared how the community’s support had transformed her life. With the donated
furniture, her home felt more like a living space. The food and supplies had relieved her financial stress, allowing
her to focus on taking care of her child. She had even found a part-time job at a local store, recommended by one
of the volunteers. As we sat on the porch chatting, I began to realize that even a small act of kindness can create a
ripple effect, spreading hope and warmth to those in need.
听力原文
Text 1
W: You’re leaving now Won’t you stay for dinner
M: No, I’ve got to go. We will have a birthday party for Mom tomorrow. I need to buy a watch for her before the
shopping mall closes.
Text 2
M: Come on! Come on! Get the ball and shoot! Hey! Why did you turn off the TV, honey
W: Rachel is having her exams tomorrow. She needs a sound sleep.
Text 3
W: I can’t decide whether to buy a new bicycle or try to find a second-hand one.
M: A new bicycle will cost you a lot of money, but it will save money in the long run, I think.
Text 4
M: The meal cost 90 dollars originally. You’ve offered a 10% discount, so it costs 81 dollars in total, right
W: That’s right, sir.
M: Here is a hundred-dollar bill. Keep the change as your tip.
Text 5
W: Come and look! These places in the brochure are awesome! Which place shall we go for this vacation
M: Oh, sorry, I’ve promised Mark that I am going hunting with him in Alaska.
W: John, you can’t be serious!
Text 6
M: Hello, I’m here to buy a soap bar for my daughter Alice. She wants to use it to wash her face. Do you think
this one made of green tea is okay
W: Sure, sir. Does your daughter have oily skin or normal skin
M: Well, she always complains about her dry skin.
W: In that case, I think this goat’s milk soap bar is more suitable for your daughter. It’ll make her skin smoother.
M: Thanks. I’ll take this one.
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W: Let’s see what we have here in the fridge: oranges… no, ate too much before; bananas… no, don’t like the
taste.
M: Look! We still have a pear.
W: The pear is good! But this one is too big. Why don’t we share it
M: No, we Chinese do not share pears.
W: Oh Why is that
M: Well, in Chinese, “sharing a pear with someone” sounds like “leaving that person”, which is not a good sign to
us.
W: I see. Guess I’ll have to eat it alone.
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W: Did your parents lie to you in order to talk you out of doing something when you were a kid
M: Yeah. I used to grab and eat food with my dirty hands. In order to make me wash my hands, my parents said if
I continued doing so, the bacteria I swallowed would finally gather into a monster and cut my belly open.
W: You must have been terrified.
M: You bet.
W: Well, at least your parents’ lie is understandable. My mom once told me that if I put a stamp upside down on
the envelope and mailed it, I would be sent to the prison. It doesn’t make any sense.
M: It’s so funny. She probably just wanted to play a trick on you.
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M: You seem busy.
W: You can’t imagine what I have to finish by next Monday! This literature course is so difficult. I have to read
two novels by next Monday and hand in a 3,000-word essay by next Friday.
M: So you don’t want to come to an exhibition with me this Saturday
W: I’d love to, but I’m already behind with my writing class because I had a cold for a week and missed a few
lessons. You seem to have loads of free time.
M: Well, we just don’t have as much academic work as you. My college life is colorful compared with yours.
There are varieties of live performances as an art major.
W: Yes. I’m bored with the life of reading and writing every day.
M: Why don’t we stop talking Just work now. If you have finished everything on Sunday, we could go to see that
new play next Tuesday.
W: Okay. I’ll try. And I don’t want to miss the student ball next Wednesday.
Text 10
M: A burial place in Washington D. C. is using goats instead of poison to remove weeds. In recent years, many
weeds have grown in the cemetery. Officials do not want to use poisons to kill the weeds. The cemetery is near
the Anacostia River. Lauren Maloy is the program director in the cemetery. “Because it is close to the river, we
are always looking for ways to make sure that things are sustainable — we are not using poisons that might
hurt the environment.” She said. So cemetery officials have decided to use goats. The animals are less costly
than chemicals and do not hurt the environment. The animals are owned by Mary Bowen. The cemetery pays
her company $11,000 to have the goats remove unwanted plants from each spot of the cemetery. Mary Bowen
says that is about half the cost of using poisons. An electronic fence keeps the goats from leaving the cemetery.
She hopes that the goats will help more people understand that they can keep their property free of weeds
without hurting the environment.

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