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丽水市2023学年第二学期普通高中教学质量监控
高一英语试题卷
第 Ⅰ 卷
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卷上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卷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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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。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 do the speakers plan to do
A. Cook a meal. B. Buy a wallet. C. See a film.
2. Why does the woman want to buy a dress
A. For work. B. For a party. C. For holiday.
3. How much rent does the woman pay now
A.$300 a month. B.$400 a month. C.$600 a month.
4. What did the woman paint this time
A. A nature scene. B. A person. C. A pet.
5. Why didn’t Jane go to the festival
A. She couldn't come back. B. It only lasted two days. C. She didn't want to go.
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。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. How does the woman usually travel probably
A. By train. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
7. What is the weather probably like
A. Hot. B. Cool. C. Cold.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. At a shop. B. At a school. C. At home.
9. What has the woman already bought
A. Beans. B. Potatoes. C. Carrots.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. Why did Mei drop the coffee
A. She felt sick.
B. She was in a rush.
C. She knocked into Ling.
11. Why did Ling offer to clean up the mess
A. She wanted to help Mei.
B. She felt responsible for the accident.
C. She was afraid of letting Mr. Liu down.
12. How does Mr. Liu feel about Ling's action at last
A. Angry. B. Pleased. C. Hurt.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. How long is the battery lasting for customers
A.5 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 15 hours.
14. What may be the issue affecting the product
A. Software. B. Power usage. C. Cold temperatures.
15. How does the man feel about the product
A. Happy. B. Excited. C. Upset.
16. Where will the test take place
A. In a lab. B. In the real world. C. In the woman's home.
听第10段材料, 回答第17 至 20题。
17. What is the main topic of the talk
A. A man whose daughter writes stories.
B. A man who writes about his daughter.
C. A man who includes his daughter in his writing.
18. How many books has Wang written
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
19. Who might Wang's stories attract most
A. Boys. B. Adults. C. Girls.
20. How can Wang's stories be best described
A. Influential. B. Imaginative. C. International.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A
Our healthcare professionals can only provide care for students who are physically in Ontario. If you will be traveling out of Ontario at the time of your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. We will reschedule your appointment.
New patients
Welcome to the Health & Wellness Centre at St. George campus!
Before booking your first appointment, you will need to register as a new patient/client. Please call our main line 416-978-8030(Monday-Friday, 9 a. m.-4:30 p. m.) and our reception staff will assist you.
After your call, complete the Registration Package through a se cure online portal before your first appointment. Your Health & Wellness healthcare professionals will review your health history and needs in advance.
Once you submit(提交) your Registration Package, you may reconnect with the Health& Wellness Centre to schedule your first appointment.
Important things to know for registering:
Please have your T Card and health card ready, when you call to register and when you book appointments.
Our services are for currently registered full-time and part-time University of Toronto students. Please review our policies before contacting us.
After we register you as a new patient/client, we will create a Medeo account for you where you can manage your appointments.
Existing patients
If you are already a patient with Health & Wellness, call us to book an appointment at416-978-8030;
select option 5 for mental health care.
select option 2 for primary care (medical services), i. e. family physicians, nurses.
Health & Wellness also uses a virtual care platform called Medeo for online medical appointment requests and lab result viewing.
For more detailed information, please click here.
21. What are new patients required to do before the first appointment
A. To reschedule the first appointment.
B. To complete the Registration Package.
C. To review their own health history.
D. To call the healthcare professionals.
22. Which of the following is necessary while you are registering
A. Creating a Medeo account.
B. Downloading the policies.
C. Having a T Card and health card ready.
D. Being a full-time University of Toronto student.
23. Where is this text most likely from
A. A student life guidebook.
B. A student club magazine.
C. A healthcare services brochure.
D. A campus Health Center webpage.
B
Thomas Taylor's original watercolor illustration for the first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” published by Bloomsbury in 1997 is scheduled to be auctioned (拍卖)for June 26 in New York. The artwork is expected to bring in between $400,000 to $600,000, setting a record for any Harry Potter-related material ever offered at auction.
Illustrator Thomas Taylor was a 23-year-old recent art school graduate when he was hired by Bloomsbury to make a cover illustration for a fantasy children's book by then-unknown author J. K. Rowling. It was Taylor's first professional task, and he recalled being directed by Bloomsbury's editor to depict the scene — Harry approaching the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross Station. Despite having limited freedom for artistic expression, Taylor faithfully followed the instructions.
Taylor had the unique opportunity to read Rowling's early manuscript (手稿) on a train, making him one of the very first individuals to do so. The manuscript, only printed on one side, was missing Chapter 11, as the author was still making changes. Despite its incomplete state, Taylor found it to be a fascinating glimpse into the world of Harry Potter. Taylor revealed that he used the blank underside of each manuscript page for sketching. “And then I think I put the rest of it in the recycling bin,” he said. “Of course now I really regret that.”
But Taylor said at the beginning he had mixed feelings about this early, giant success. “Normally when you start out as an illustrator, you kind of hope that your first work will be a bit forgotten and then you'll develop and get better and better,” Taylor told The Rowling Library. However, he said he's finally made peace with it ——in part because of how prized his Harry Potter book cover painting has become at auction.
24. What does the underlined word “depict” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Discover. B. Illustrate. C. Set. D. Imagine.
25. What can we learn about Thomas Taylor
A. He found the manuscript absorbing.
B. He was famous when given the task.
C. He used the book pages for sketching.
D. He had complete freedom of creation.
26. How did Taylor originally feel about his early success
A. Joyful but uncertain. B. Cheerful and excited.
C. Anxious but grateful. D. Satisfied and confident.
27. What might be the best title for the passage
A. Thomas Taylor’s Magic Illustrations
B. An Auction of Harry Potter Illustrations
C. The Fascinating Manuscript of Harry Potter
D. Thomas Taylor: Harry Potter’s First Illustrator
C
Lichens(地衣) cover as much as 8% of the planet's surface, an area larger than that covered by tropical rain-forests. They can be found growing on bark, rocks or walls; in woodlands, deserts or tundra.
Some lichens are familiar to the herbalists who find uses through the “Doctrine of Signatures”(形象学说). For example, species of Lobaria are used to treat lung diseases because of their lung-like appearance. Lichens have also been used for their chemical components. Lichens provide natural dye(染色) stuff in many traditional cultures around the world, including the famous Harris tweed woolens of Scotland. Lichens are also used in the production of perfumes. For example, “oak moss” was used as a component of several high quality French perfumes in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Lichens also provide many important ecosystem services. Lichens contribute to biodiversity—they are found in all biomes. Some lichens are pioneers, so they are often the first to occupy newly exposed surfaces. Lichens also contribute to nutrient cycling. In some old-growth forests, lichens contribute up to 50% of the nitrogen. Many animals use lichens. Up to 90% of reindeer's winter food consists of lichens, and other animals use lichens for nesting material or hiding places. Lichens can also inform us about the condition of our environment. Many lichens require very specific environmental conditions. For example, presence of certain lichens can be an indicator of climate change. Some lichens are sensitive to air pollution and will disappear when air quality is poor.
Lichens are important also because they are beautiful to look at. How colorful would the rocks and cliffs be in the Rocky Mountains without the reds, yellows and greens of the crust lichens Without these living creatures, our natural areas would look pretty boring and a little more lifeless.
28. How does the author introduce lichens in paragraph 1
A. By explaining the standard definition. B. By describing the growing process.
C. By stating the wide range of coverage. D. By showing the diverse species.
29. Which of the following functions are lichens least likely to perform
A. To treat lung disorders. B. To dye natural stuff.
C. To make perfumes. D. To remove chemicals.
30. Why are lichens important for assessing environmental conditions
A. They are sensitive to air quality.
B. They can survive in extreme weather.
C. They provide nesting material for birds.
D. They indicate old-growth conditions.
31. What's the structure of the passage
The new e-skin improves tasks requiring accuracy (精确) and force control, overcoming a big challenge in advancing technology. Unlike traditional e-skins , this new e-skin stays accurate even when it stretches. “Much like human skin has to stretch and bend as we move, so does e-skin,” explains Nanshu Lu, a professor in the Cockrell School.
The breakthrough lies in an innovative hybrid response pressure sensor that Lu and her partners have developed over years. Lu sees the stretchable e-skin as an important part of a robot hand that can mirror the softness and sensitivity of a human hand. This new e-skin technology senses pressure from contact, letting the attached machine know how much force to daytime you'll hopefully find lower prices. 37 It'll depend on which cinema you have near you.
Consider a membership
Some cinema memberships also offer free tickets and then discounts on future visits, so they’re worth looking at if you know you’ll make the money back. But if you are going at least twice a month then the all-you-can-watch memberships can be fantastic value. However, one disadvantage is that if you want to see a film at a different chain you'll be paying again. 38
Use discounted gift cards
39 Or you can use cashback apps like Jam Doughnut and Hyper Jar to buy the gift cards and get a percentage back. What's good about these is that they stack with other offers, such as Meerkat Movies and silver screenings, so you save twice.
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Finally, armed with your cheap cinema tickets, don't ruin all your good work by buying the popcorn at the cinema. The price is always high. But it can be easily avoided by hitting a supermarket beforehand to buy much cheaper treats. You don't need to secretly take them in because all the big cinemas allow you to do this.
A. Bring your own snacks.
B. Treat yourself with the popcorn.
C. Ticket cost shouldn't be a problem.
D. There are deals running that offer cut-price tickets.
E. Do check the normal selling price for your local cinema.
F. You can also save by buying cinema gift cards when they're on sale.
G. There might also be certain days at some cinemas where all tickets are reduced further.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分25分)
第一节 完形填空(共15个小题，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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
Although she told me not to talk to strangers, my mother always did. Whether we were at the checkout line, during a slow elevator ride or at the airports, football games or the beach, she would 41 conversations with people next to her.
While this habit may bring a 42 to my eyes now, it was rather embarrassing during my teenage years. Not everyone 43 warmly to my mother when she tried to spark a brief discussion. Some people would 44 offer her a tight-lipped smile before turning away. A few completely 45 her. Whenever I was with her during those times, I could see a hint of 46 in her eyes, but she’d simply shrug it off and we’d continue on our way.
More often than not, 47 , I would wander off, only to return and find her chatting with someone 48 . There were occasions when I was concerned that I'd lost her in the crowd, but then her singsong laugh would 49 me back to her side. Through these spontaneous(自发的) interactions, my mother taught me a valuable lesson—that even in the 50 exchanges, there exist common bonds that connect us.
One sad memory that is 51 in my mind is of my mother in the hospital, battling the breast cancer that had 52 her to mere 85 pounds. Although her life was nearing its end, she was smiling 53 and talking to her nurse about how to best plant tulip bulbs. I stood silently in the doorway, wanting to cry but feeling such a surge of love and warmth.
Now, whenever I find myself sharing a moment with someone, “Don't you just love it when …”, I am 54 of my mother and the lessons she taught me about connection, kindness, and finding 55 in the simplest of interactions.
41. A. put up B. strike up C. cut up D. pull up
42. A. tear B. pain C. smile D. view
43. A. responded B. referred C. signaled D. listened
44. A. even B. hardly C. ever D. only
45. A. annoyed B. ignored C. embarrassed D. noticed
46. A. hurt B. anger C. fear D. anxiety
47. A. therefore B. otherwise C. however D. meanwhile
48. A. special B. familiar C. well-known D. new
49. A. hold B. call C. guide D. push
50. A. simplest B. biggest C. easiest D. coolest
51. A. changed B. forgotten C. ensured D. carved
52. A. reduced B. trapped C. limited D. threatened
53. A. immediately B. weakly C. voluntarily D. awkwardly
54. A. informed B. reminded C. tired D. scared
55. A. peace B. truth C. relief D. joy
第Ⅱ卷
注意：将答案写在答题卷上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节 (共10 小题;每小题1分,满分 10分)
阅读下面材料，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 ongoing Huazhao Festival, or Flower Festival, at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors unique experience of traditional Chinese culture.
Celebrated for over 2,000 years, the festival 56 (hold) in the second month of the lunar calendar in memory of the birthday of the flower goddess. According to ancient 57 (belief),the flower goddess controls human reproduction, and it has become 58 custom to celebrate her birthday to invite prosperity.
Despite 59 (region) differences in celebrating, the Huazhao Festival usually shares a number of features: hanfu, traditional Chinese clothes, flower appreciation and traditional culture.
Running through April 27, the festival at Yuyuan Garden features colorful decorations 60 (base) on flowers and flower fairies. A series of activities is also taking place 61 (help)visitors enjoy in a traditional Chinese culture atmosphere, 62 (include) light shows, performances, markets, parades and interactive events.
According to the festival's organizers, interest 63 traditional culture has been growing among young people in recent years. Products and activities featuring traditional elements combined with modern designs 64 are called the “new Chinese style”, are becoming 65 (increase) popular. Through special events like the Huazhao celebrations, the organizers aim to promote traditional culture and boost spending at the same time.
第四部分 写作(共三节，满分45分)
第一节 课本原文填空(共10空，每空一词，每词1分，满分 10分)
As a five-year-old girl, Lin Qiaozhi was 66 affected by her mother's death. At age 18,instead of following the traditional path of 67 like the majority of girls, she 68 to study medicine. “Why should girls learn so much Finding a good husband should be their final goal!” her bother 69 , thinking of the high tuition fees. She responded, “I’d rather stay single to study all my life!”
Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize 70 to graduates. She immediately became the 71 woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUM CHospital. 72 six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a 73 that usually took four years to achieve. After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her American 74 , who invited her to stay. Dr Lin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to 75 the women and children at home.
第二节 句子翻译(共10题，每空一词，每题1分，满分10分)
76.他是一名精力充沛的网球运动员，愿意参加各种网球比赛。
He is an tennis player who is willing to participate in various tennis competitions.
77.当他发现他的朋友偷了东西时，他陷入了道德困境。
He found himself in a when he discovered his friend had stolen something.
78.祝贺你在中国书法比赛中获得一等奖！
on your winning the first prize in the Chinese calligraphy contest!
79.尽管他不得不长时间工作，但他很享受医生的工作，因为他觉得这份工作很有成就感。
the fact that he has to work for long hours, he enjoys his job as a doctor because he finds it fulfilling.
80.一旦被狗咬了，应该立刻去医院打狂犬疫苗。
Once by a dog, one should immediately go to the hospital for rabies vaccination.
81.经过这么多次失败的尝试，他绝望地放弃了。
After so many failed attempts, he finally gave up .
82.由于体力不支，我们不得不停下来休息。
With our strength , we had to stop to have a rest.
83.1957年10月4日，Sputnik 1号人造卫星在苏联发射升空并成功环绕地球运行。
On 4th October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite by the USSR and successful orbited around the Earth.
84.一位好老师应鼓励学生独立思考。
A good teacher should encourage students to think .
85.建议家长未经允许不要在微信朋友圈发布孩子的照片。
Parents are advised not to post their children's photos on WeChat Moments .
第三节 读后续写(满分25 分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
As I walked towards the track, I glanced around me at the sea of faces in the stands, but my mind was focused. After I finished the six events of the heptathlon(七项全能) , the Olympic gold medal was just minutes away.
My heart was beating loudly, my mouth was dry and the adrenaline(肾上腺素) was pumping. I was so close to the realization of my childhood dream and the feeling was fantastic; it was completely exciting, but also terrifying. I knew I would have to push myself beyond my known limits to ensure that my dream came true.
I tried to keep calm, telling myself not to panic, to stick to the plan and to run my own race .I knew the Russian girls would set off quickly — and I had to finish this race fewer than ten seconds behind the Russian athlete Yelena Prokhorova. If I could do that, the gold medal would be mine.
I looked at the track and caught my breath. The 800m race stood between me and the gold medal.
The supporters were cheering so loudly that it seemed as if they were the only fans there. I could hear my name being called. I could hear the shouts of encouragement and the cries of hope. Flags fluttered all around the vast, beautiful stadium. I felt unified with the crowd — we all had the same vision and the same dream.
My ankle(脚踝) was bandaged against an injury I had got in the long jump just a couple of hours earlier, but I shut out all thoughts of pain. I just tried to concentrate on the crowd. Their cheers uplifted my spirits and I felt calm.
I knew I would do my best and that I would run my heart out and finish the race. I had just two laps to run, that was all. Just two laps and only two minutes. I kept telling myself, anyone could run for two minutes.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150 左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The starting gun was fired, and the race began.
Prokhorova was running ahead of me.
丽水市2023学年第二学期普通高中教学质量监控
高一英语参考答案
一、听力(共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
1—5 CBCBA 6—10 CACAB 11—15 ABAAC 16—20 BCACB
二、阅读理解 (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)
21-23 BCD 24-27 BAAD 28-31 CDAD 32-35 ABDC
第二节 (共5 小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分 12.5分)
36—40 CGEFA
三、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 BCADB 46—50 ACDCA 51—55 DABBD
第二节 (共10 小题;每小题1分,满分 10分)
56. is held 57. beliefs 58. a 59. regional 60. based
61. to help 62. including 63. in 64. which/that 65. increasingly
四、写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节：课文填空 (满分 10分)
66. deeply 67. marriage 68. chose plained 70. given
71. first 72. Within 73. position74. colleagues 75. serve
第二节：句子翻译 (满分 10分)
76. energetic 77. moral dilemma 78. Congratulations
79. In spite of 80. bitten 81. in despair 82. running out
83. was launched 84. independently 85. without permission
第三节：读后续写 (满分25分)
评分原则
1.本题总分为 25 分，按以下 5 个档次给分。评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
第一档： (1—5 分) 与段落开头衔接较差，产出内容太少，全文内容不连贯；
第二档： (6—10 分)与所给短文有一定的关系，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写出了一些有关内容，较少使用语句间连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性；
第三档： (11—15 分)与所给短文关系较为密切，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写出了若干有关内容，应用简单的语句间连接成分，全文内容连贯；
第四档： (16—20 分)与所给短文融洽度较高，与段落开头衔接较为合理，内容比较丰富，比较有效地使用了语句间连接成分，所续写短文结构紧凑；
第五档： (21—25 分)与所给短文融洽度高，与段落开头衔接合理，内容丰富，有效地使用了语句间连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。
2.评分时还应注意：
(1) 词数少于 120 的, 酌情扣分。
(2)单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英，美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
(3)书写较差以至影响交际的，酌情扣分
参考范文：
The starting gun was fired, and the race began. Prokhorova had taken the lead right from the start. I knew it was crucial not to let her build too big of a lead. As we heard the bell signaling the final lap, I was 2.3 seconds behind her. Just one lap to go! Determination surged through me as I pushed forward, believing I could do it. In the last 150 meters, the thunderous roar of the crowd provided a boost at exactly the moment I desperately needed it — just as my legs were burning and I saw the gap opening between me and the Russian. Thankfully, my foot was holding out.
Prokhorova was running ahead of me. I had to keep up with her. I started counting down the meters I had left: 40m, 20m, 10m. I knew I could do it, but it would be a close finish. Then, finally, the finish line came into view. With the last ounce of strength, I crossed it, completely exhausted. I stood there, looking up and waiting for confirmation. And then, the moment that would stay with me for the rest of my life arrived — my name in lights. That was when it all hit me: relief, a moment of calm, and a silent gratitude to my inner self. I was the Olympic champion! I made it.
高一英语听力原文
Text 1
M:I can't find my wallet. Have you seen it anywhere
W: Yes, it is on the table in the kitchen. Anyway, hurry up, or we’ll be late for the movie.(1)
Text 2
W: I like those dresses in the window. I'd like to buy one.
M: But they don't seem proper for work. It's okay for holiday.
W: Actually, I'm going to my brother's 30th birthday party and I want to look my best.(2)
Text 3
M: My cousin is renting his apartment out while he works abroad for a year. He's only asking for$300 a month.
W: That's very cheap. I'd love to see it, as I'm paying double that just now.(3)
Text 4
M: What a beautiful painting! It's a bit of a change from your usual nature scenes!
W: Thanks, Mr. Taylor! Yes, my sister was kind enough to let me paint her. (4) It was a challenge, but I really enjoyed it! I might try painting my dog next.
Text 5
W: I would have come back a week earlier, but the weather was so bad that we couldn't travel.
M:That's a real pity, Jane. The festival lasted two weeks, and it just finished yesterday. (5)
Text 6
W: Is the train always this late (6)
M: No, it's usually right on time. (6) I think they are having problems with the track today.
W: What a pity! This should happen the day I don't take the bus.(6) What is wrong with the track
M: The heat has caused problems, I believe.(7)
W: Would you like to share a taxi with me I don't want to wait here all day.
M: The notice board says it will be here any minute now.
W: I'm not sure I believe that.
M: Ah, look, here it comes.
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W: Hurry up and get dressed, or you will be late for school.
M: But I'm so tired!
W: You still have to get up. By the way, I need you to go to the shops after school today.
M: Why
W: We need carrots and potatoes for the dinner tonight.
M:Oh, is it that special pie you make
W: Yes.
M:Can you cook some green beans with it as well I can buy some when I go to the shop.
W: It's okay. I've got some beans in the fridge.(9) Now, come on, your bus goes in ten minutes!
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M: What on earth has happened here Are you responsible for this mess, Ling (11)(12)
W: No, Mr. Liu,(12) Mei dropped her coffee by accident.(10)(11)
M: That was careless of her.
W: Well, she was rushing to catch her bus.(10) Her mother is sick in the hospital right now, andMei was afraid she would miss visiting hours if she stayed behind.
M:I see. Well, it was kind of you to help her. But I'm surprised… I know you two didn't get along very well recently.
W: Maybe not. But I could see how upset she was. I just wanted to help her. (11)
M: Well, thank you. Someone could have fallen and been hurt if you hadn't stayed to help.(12)
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M: Our new invention is not working as we expected.
W: What are the issues
M: Customers who have bought the product are reporting that the battery is not lasting as long as we hoped.(13)
W: How long is it meant to last
M: Our tests in the lab had it running for 10 hours, but customers are getting half of that.(13)
W: Well, let's test it again then. It could be a software issue, so we will be able to update it.(14)
M:I just feel a little sad. We spent years inventing this product, and now it has failed. (15)(16)
W: It has not failed. All technology products that go on the market have issues. We just need to fix it.
M:I guess you are right. I'll get the team to come in right away and test it in the lab.
W: No, let's test it in the real world.(16) There may be other factors like the sun that are causing issues.
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All parents find ways of connecting with their children. For Wang Liang, it is by making up stories. He makes his seven-year-old daughter a character in the stories and includes subjects she’s curious about. The stories have formed a special connection between them.(19)
Wang Liang's first and only book is called The Stories Behind Telling Stories.(18) He said that little girls often imagine themselves as fair ladies or queens, and he could help them realize those dreams. (19) (20)
Wang takes classic stories and adds new elements. There is no limit, just wild imagination and possibilities. (20) His book is made up of more than 20 stories. In one, Romeo is saved by a special machine after taking poison and finally gets together with Juliet. In another, a robot bee calls on a group of superheroes and fights in a desert war to save the Earth.
He added that he tries to avoid putting in his own values, but he hopes people understand them from their own points of view.

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