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丽水市 2024 学年第二学期普通高中教学质量监控
高二英语试题卷 2025.06
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。第Ⅰ卷 1 至 8 页，第Ⅱ卷 9 至 10 页。
第Ｉ卷
注意事项：
答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
选出每小题答案后，用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。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。
What did the woman do first
She finished her work.
She bought a birthday present.
She went to Mary’s birthday party.
What will the woman do next
Play the guitar. B. Sing a song. C. Write a song.
What does the woman have difficulty in
Speaking Spanish. B. Writing in Spanish. C. Reading Spanish.
What are the speakers going to do tonight
Watch TV. B. Play football. C. Call the repairman.
Where are the speakers probably
In a coffee shop.
In a university classroom.
In an insurance company.
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。
What is the man having for lunch today
A chicken sandwich and an apple.
A cheese sandwich and some salad.
A chicken sandwich and some salad.
Why doesn’t the woman go out for lunch today
She is trying to save money.
She is too busy with work.
She doesn’t like the weather.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
Why does the man jog
To keep fit. B. To lose weight. C. To clear his head.
Where does the woman usually jog
By the lake. B. In the forest. C. On the cycle path.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What are the speakers doing
Looking at photos.
Drawing a picture.
Watching a TV program.
What color was the woman’s hair
Brown. B. Black. C. Red.
What did the speakers do together
They did a part-time job.
They helped a poor man.
They went to the beach.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How does the man feel
Confident. B. Nervous. C. Relaxed.
What is about to be opened
A can. B. A letter. C. A bottle.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
Mother and son.
Writer and reader.
Teacher and student.
When were the exams
Last week. B. Last month. C. Last year.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
Where will the snow fall probably
In sheltered areas. B. In the west. C. Over the hills.
What day is it today
Thursday. B. Friday. C. Saturday.
What’s the highest temperature tomorrow
-2℃. B. 2℃. C. 4℃.
What will the weather be like on the weekend
Wet. B. Cloudy. C. Cold.
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 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
Best Mental Health Apps of 2025
Headspace
If you’ve been interested in meditating but don’t know where to begin, Headspace makes it easy. The app’s simple, welcoming approach takes the pressure off, so even if you’ve never meditated before (or fallen out of the habit), you can ease back in without feeling overwhelmed. You can pay up-front for a year at $70 with a 14-day free trial or pay $13 monthly with a 7-day free trial.
Calm
When you open the app, you are prompted to take a few deep breaths. Features of Calm include breathing exercises, sleep programs, relaxation and mindfulness techniques.You also can track statistics within the app, such as how long you have been using the app or how many sessions you’ve completed. The premium version is $14.99/month or $69.99/year.
Moodfit
Moodfit uses tools and sessions that help you assess your feelings, recognize negative thinking and change it. There is a lot of good information available, like how your thoughts influence your behavior and feelings, but you will have to take the time to actually read it. The basic version of Moodfit does not include all that the app has to offer. The premium version is
$8.99/month with a 7-day free trial.
Talkspace
Talkspace provides 24/7 access to a mental health professional. It is a great option for someone who is not comfortable going into an office or would rather have therapy ( 治疗) appointments online. You have access to a licensed therapist wherever and whenever you need them. Since it offers therapy, Talkspace is more expensive than other apps, with $19.99/month.
Which app is beginner-friendly
A. Headspace B. Calm C. Moodfit D. Talkspace
How does Moodfit differ from the other apps
It provides a 7-day free trial.
It has a paid premium version.
It offers aid for mental health.
It contains tips for you to read.
What is an advantage of the Talkspace
An access to various exercise programs.
An opportunity to get a license in therapy.
A cheaper price compared with the other apps.
A therapy session conducted over the Internet.
B
Muyiwa Oki is the first black person to be president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). RIBA was set up 190 years ago. It supports architects as well as trying to improve the “built environment”.
At the age of 11, Oki moved to London from Lagos, Nigeria. From a young age he was curious about the world and he loved drawing and coming up with new ideas. Oki says he wanted to become an architect because it is “creative and mentally challenging”.
He admires what he called the “forensic architecture” (法证建筑) of the French architects Lacaton & Vassal, best known for their creative reuse of unloved existing buildings. That going in and finding a solution could be in built form or not, with elegance and economy.
As president of RIBA, Oki hopes to reduce the carbon emissions produced by construction. Oki says he also wants to show how important good design is for everyone’s health and well-being. A report by RIBA found that most people in Europe spend almost all their time indoors, yet being outdoors is good for mental and physical health. By using natural elements in a building, such as plants, natural lighting and plenty of air, you can reduce stress and improve people’s mood and well-being, says Oki.
He is also determined to make it easier for people from all backgrounds to become architects. He says, “Architects also need to be more expansive, going into multiple areas, and not think that there’s only this narrow thing of drawing details.” He imagines that modern architecture is a profession with “a diversity of people learning to solve the big issues of the day”. For him, “fantastical designs” are less important. Perhaps, if architects make themselves more useful to the world at large, they may earn more and pay their staff better.
What can be learned about Muyiwa Oki from the second paragraph
He preferred architecture over drawing.
He showed creativity from a young age.
He was curious about the life in London.
He was mentally challenged by new ideas.
Which of the following would Oki most likely disapprove of
Reusing those unloved existing buildings.
Using natural elements in architectural design.
Reducing carbon emissions from construction.
Spending most of the time on indoor activities.
What is Oki’s main goal for the architecture profession
To increase income for architects and their staffs.
To concentrate mainly on technical drawing details.
To encourage different people to become architects.
To create more fancy and important building designs.
What is the text
A short fiction. B. A news report.
C. A book review. D. A science essay.
C
If you spend hours scrolling ( 滚屏) mindlessly on Instagram or TikTok, you might be experiencing “brain rot”. This term, named 2024’s Word of the Year by Oxford University Press, reflects growing worries about how too much time online — especially on social media — can harm mental health. According to Oxford psychologist Andrew Przybylski, the popularity of “brain rot” is a symptom of our time, beating other selected words like “Romantasy” and “dynamic pricing”. The term’s use grew sharply by 230% from 2023 to 2024, a sign of how widely people relate to its meaning: the fear that endless low-quality content online is weakening our focus and clear thinking.
Defined as a supposed decline of a person’s mental or intellectual ( 智力的) state from overconsuming unimportant material, “brain rot” dates back to 1854, when Henry David Thoreau used it in Walden to criticize society’s failure to value insightful ideas. He famously asked, “While England endeavours (努力) to cure the potato rot, will not any endeavour to cure the brain-rot—which spreads so much more widely and fatally ” Though originally a criticism of 19th-century intellectual decline, the term has reappeared today in concerns about social media’s impact on focus.
It first gained popularity among Gen Z and Gen Alpha for mindless content consumption, but now mainstream usage describes low-quality, low-value online material. Przybylski clarifies there’s “no scientific evidence of brain rot as a medical condition,” emphasizing it reflects social anxiety about an online world. “It’s a way to voice unease about how easily we lose hours to content that offers little real value,” he says.
Casper Grathwohl, President of Oxford Languages, links the term to broader digital trends, “Our Word of the Year choices reflect how internet culture shapes our lives.” Citing 2023’s winner “rizz”—a term for charisma or charm born in online communities—he notes “brain rot” highlights a growing awareness of virtual life’s costs. “It’s not just a joke; it’s a mirror held to how we spend our time in an age of endless digital distraction,” he explains.
Why was “brain rot” chosen as the Word of the Year by Oxford University Press
It showed social concerns in digital era.
It originated from a classic literary work.
It reflected social media language trends.
It enjoyed the greatest popularity in 2024.
What problem did Thoreau point out in Walden
The rise of meaningless entertainment.
The medical ignorance of mental health.
The social indifference to deep thoughts.
The food crisis in 19th-century England.
What is Casper Grathwohl’s attitude toward “brain rot”
A. Cautious. B. Dismissive. C. Unclear. D. Reflective.
Which of the following is the best title for the article
Brain Rot: The Criticism of Intellectual Decline
Brain Rot: A Digital Age Warning from Thoreau
Brain Rot: Oxford’s Mirror of Modern Anxiety
Brain Rot: A Mental Disease of Online Life
D
Lake Naivasha, northwest of Nairobi, Kenya is becoming increasingly difficult to sail through. Water hyacinth, the world’s most widespread invasive or non-native species, is blanketing the lake and choking its fish. What’s happening in Lake Naivasha is a story repeated all over the world. An invasive species is an organism that typically causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native. Awareness of invasive species has vastly increased over the past half-century, to the point where anyone with green awareness has heard of them and their negative impacts.
Less recognized are the benefits of these non-native species—and according to Brown University biologist Dov Sax, that needs to change. Sax and two coauthors argue that long-standing prejudice against invasive species within the scientific literature have clouded the scientific process and impeded public understanding. In the article, the authors try to shift the focus to consider the benefits of invasive species for a more balanced discussion.
As one example of a non-native species with underappreciated benefits, Sax cites the earthworms. While they can negatively change forest ecosystems, Sax says that earthworms can also boost organic agriculture: When earthworms are present, there can be a 25% increase in agricultural productivity. The resulting decrease in food cost and increased ability to feed people is a direct economic benefit. There are also the unexpected benefits of another non-native species—brown trout. Looking at New Zealand as an example, the nation has effectively embraced brown trout. New Zealanders value the nutritional benefits of eating brown trout and the recreational benefits of fishing brown trout so much that they’ve established new environmental regulations to protect the species within their waters.
Yet because of the research prejudice against non-native species that focuses on threats and harm, Sax says that the consequences of most non-native species are less certain. That is why he and his coauthors call for a reevaluation of non-native species. “Future research should consider both costs and benefits of non-native species,” they write.
What do we know about the Lake Naivasha
It is located in the northwest of Kenya.
It is covered with invasive water species.
Its stories are often retold across the world.
Its fishes died out due to ecological problems.
What does the underlined word “impeded” in the second paragraph mean
A. Blocked. B. Expressed. C. Shaped. D. Promoted
Why does Sax mention earthworms and brown trout
To give examples of invasive animals.
To stress the value of his recent article.
To advocate spreading them worldwide.
To show their upside as non-native species.
What’s Sax’s suggestion for future research on non-native species
Balance them with native species.
Consider positive and negative effects.
Focus on their environmental influences.
Reevaluate research prejudice against them.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Plan a Family Game Night
Family game nights are a great way to connect and have fun with your family. Grab a couch, some drinks, and of course, a whole bunch of your friends and family! 36 This guide will give you a step-by-step on how to plan it well.
Pick a date and time for it. If it is just going to be you and the people you live with, then it should be easy to figure out a suitable time to do it. But if you’re having a game night with relatives, check in with them to set a convenient time. 37 Remember that work commitments or school events can be a part of your family’s schedule, so try to find a date when everyone is free.
Decide where you are going to host it. 38 Make it nicer by adding extra pillows to the couch, setting a tablecloth on the table, etc. If your family likes card games such as poker, then you could set up the family game night on the kitchen table. If your family is planning to play games such as Charades or a scavenger hunt, then you could set up the games in the living room.
39 Remember to check in with your relatives to see if they have any allergies or distastes. For example, if a relative doesn’t like soda and won’t let their kids drink it as well, then make sure to bring orange juice or chocolate milk so it suits everyone. Popular snacks are easy-to-eat snacks such as popcorn and chips. Put them in a bowl and let your family feast!
Establish game rules. A game night should have rules to keep everyone in check, so that games don’t go out of hand and disagreements are kept to a minimum. 40 You can also make sure no one gets too competitive, and keep it friendly and considerate.
The games themselves Leave that to the family—Simon Says and card games are reliably fun options.
Consider everyone’s schedules.
Get snacks and refreshments ready.
In other words, set a comfortable space.
Try to make everyone put their electronics away.
You should figure out how long the game night will be.
Why not consider their ideas to make rules even better
If you don’t know how to plan a family game night, fear not!
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）
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。
For weeks, I had been drowning in textbooks, surviving on instant noodles and four-hour sleeps. My classmates’ whispers about 41 felt like knives. Each morning, I’d run quickly past the park, headphones playing loudly study podcasts.
That Thursday, the rain blurred my glasses as I hurried home. With trembling hands, I 42 my notebook while I kept reciting formulas under my breath—until a warm hand 43 my wet shoulder. “Young lady,” a voice stopped me, “you’re missing the 44 !” An elderly man stood holding a red umbrella. His eyes narrowed with gentle lines as he 45 my ink-stained fingers and the textbooks 46 my backpack. He pointed to a 47 under branches dropping water. “Sit. Listen.” Against my racing thoughts, I 48 . Raindrops tapped on leaves, drummed the bench, whispered through grass. A sparrow’s wings fluttered rhythm. My
49 shoulders eased as breathing matched the 50 .
“Funny, isn’t it ” The man laughed softly. “We chase grand 51 in concert halls, yet the world plays its masterpiece daily.”
As he left, he 52 me a maple leaf marked with lines like a music staff. “When you feel lost, become the 53 of life.”
Now, that leaf hangs above my desk. When stress grows too loud, I touch its edge and remember: 54 isn’t a race to win, but a melody to carry in your palms. Even thunderclouds hold rhythms—if we dare to stop running and let the raindrops write their 55 .
第Ⅱ卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。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。
Scientists have found the oldest known figurative painting in a cave in Indonesia—a 44,000-year-old hunting scene that challenges the long-held belief about the origins of art.
For decades, Europe was considered 56 birthplace of cave art, with masterpieces like France’s Chauvet Cave paintings dating back 37,000 years. However, recent findings in Sulawesi, Indonesia, reveal even older artworks.
A team led by archaeologist Adam Brumm used uranium-series analysis 57 (study) paintings on Sulawesi island. The paintings, more than 40,000 years old, show buffalo and pigs being chased by small hunters 58 (hold) spears and ropes. Some hunters have animal features, like bird heads or tails, which may represent early 59 (spirit) beliefs. “These artworks show ancient humans could imagine things beyond their daily lives,” Brumm explains. The discovery suggests storytelling and symbolic thinking developed 60 (early) than previously thought.
Groundbreaking 61 they are, the paintings are fading fast. Scientists don’t fully understand why, but climate change may be linked to their 62 (disappear). Other experts, like paleoanthropologist Genevieve von Petzinger, think even older art may exist in Africa,
63 humans first evolved. Although no older cave paintings have been found there yet, many believe Africa holds missing pieces of this puzzle.
As researchers work to preserve Indonesia’s fragile artworks, each new finding
64 (bring) us closer to understanding human creativity’s true origins. 65 so much still undiscovered, the story of early art continues to evolve.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节：应用文写作（共 1 小题，满分 15 分）
假定你是学校官网英语版学生编辑李华，校学生会将开展“绿色校园行动 (Green Campus Initiative)”，请你写一则倡议，内容包括：
活动目的；
活动内容；
呼吁参加。注意：
写作词数应为 80 个左右；
请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
第二节：读后续写（共 1 小题，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。
Karie double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand-new dictionary that came with videos and other cool stuff.
Three more words to go. N-i-c-e-l-y. Q-u-i-c-k-l-y. H-o-n-e-s-t-y. Wait! She’d spelled honesty, not honestly! She erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.
“I’ll correct these while you’re at break,” Ms. McCormack said.
After break time, Karie hurried into the classroom. She fidgeted in her seat and tapped her pencil anxiously. Ms. McCormack walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat. “Congratulations, Karie! You did it!” she announced.
The whole class erupted!
Ms. McCormack presented Karie with her prize. Karie grinned as she read the label on the box: To Karie Carter, for her perfect first-quarter score in spelling.
Upon arriving home, Karie showed her Mom the spelling test and prize. Mom hugged her. “Put the test on the fridge so Dad and Kevin can see it when they get home.” Karie appreciated her test merrily in front of the fridge. “I can spell nicely, quickly and honesly, and…”
Karie’s stomach tumbled to the floor. Honesly H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!
“Karie, what’s the matter ” said Mom. “I don’t feel so good,” Karie said, stuffing the test paper into her backpack.
Karie plodded down the hall, went to her room, and fell onto her bed. How could she tell the class she hadn’t earned the prize after all That Ms. McCormack had given the dictionary wrongly
With a smell of pizza coming out from the kitchen then, Karie thought back to the last time they’d picked up pizza. They had almost reached home when Mom realized the cashier had given them too much change. “Let’s turn around,” Mom had said. The whole time they were driving back to the pizzeria, Kevin had kept saying, “But it’s not our fault the cashier didn’t notice. She should have been more careful.”
“Had Kevin been right ” Karie pulled out the test paper and picked up her pencil. If she put the missing “t” back in, no one would ever know.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
丽水市 2024 学年第二学期普通高中教学质量监控
高二英语参考答案 2025.06
一、听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1—5 ABBAC 6—10 CBABA 11—15 ACBBA 16—20 BCACC
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 ADD 24—27 BDCB 28—31 ACDC 32—35 BADB
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36—40 GACBD
三、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）
41—45 BADCD 46—50 ABACC 51—55 DCADB
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. the 57. to study 58. holding 59. spiritual 60. earlier
61. as/though 62.disappearance 63. where 64. brings 65. With
四、写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分 15 分)参考范文：
Go Green for a Better Campus!
Dear fellow students,
The Student Union is launching the “Green Campus Initiative” to raise environmental awareness and create a more sustainable campus environment for everyone.
We will organize a variety of activities, including tree planting around the campus, setting up recycling stations, and holding competitions for creative reuse of waste materials. There will also be workshops on environmental protection topics such as energy conservation and reducing carbon footprints. These activities aim to engage students in practical actions and promote a culture of sustainability.
Every individual can make a difference. Let’s work together to turn our campus into a model of environmental friendliness. Your participation matters!
Student Union
评分原则：
上文仅供参考，学生可用不同的语言表达形式来表述要点。
本题总分为 15 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—3 分）只能写出一两个要点；语言错误很多，只有个别句子正确；第二档：（4—6 分）能写出部分要点；语言错误多，影响意思表达；
第三档：（7—9 分）能写明基本要点；语言虽有较多错误，但能基本达意；
第四档：（10—12 分）能写明全部或绝大部分要点；语言有少量错误；行文不够连贯，表达基本清楚；
第五档：（13—15 分）能写明全部要点；语言基本无误；行文连贯，表达清楚。评分时还应注意:
词数少于 60 的，酌情扣分。
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。
书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）参考范文：
The next morning, Karie stood outside Ms. McCormack’s office. Taking a deep breath, she stepped forward and knocked on the door, preparing to confess her mistake. She gave her teacher the spelling paper and the dictionary. “I can’t keep this. I misspelled honestly and you didn’t catch it.” For a moment, Ms. McCormack stood quietly reading the label on the dictionary. Then she picked up her pen, crossing out the word “perfect” and writing “honest” before handing the dictionary back to Karie. Karie’s jaw dropped. “I get to keep this Honestly ” “For honestly, no.” Ms. McCormack smiled. “But for honesty, yes.” With the regained prize, Karie rushed home with great joy.
Seeing Karie coming back, Mom pointed at the fridge with confusion. “Why did you take down your paper ” She asked, wiping her hands on a dish towel. In relief, Karie explained everything—the missing “t”, the sleepless night, and even Kevin’s pizza story. Words poured out like a never-ending flood. Mom listened quietly, and then cupped Karie’s face in her hands. “I’m prouder of you now than if you’d gotten a hundred perfect scores.” Kevin, munching pizza nearby, rolled his eyes, “Who cares about one letter ” But Karie felt lighter, as if the missing “t” had weighed her down all along. Anyway, that letter spelled everything.
评分原则：
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。
评分时还应注意：
词数少于 120 的，酌情扣分。
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。
书写较差以至影响交际的，酌情扣分。
附件 1：听力录音原文
Text 1
M: Oh, there you are at last. Mary won’t be happy if we’re late.
W: I’m sorry, John. I had to finish my work first and buy a birthday present for Mary on the way here. (1) Let’s go now.
Text 2
W: The next song was written for me by my guitar player, Don Griffith. He said he could hear my voice while he was writing it. (2)
M: I’m sure everyone is looking forward to hearing it.
Text 3
M: You speak Spanish very well!
W: Thanks! I grew up in a Mexican neighborhood, hearing Spanish spoken all around me, so I picked it up quite naturally.
M: Cool! Can you write in Spanish
W: Well, that’s what I’ve been trying to work on. It’s quite challenging for me. (3) Text 4
M: Oh, no! The TV isn’t working! The big football match is on tonight.
W: Don’t worry. Our neighbor Sarah said we could watch it in her home. Besides, we can watch basketball and baseball games there afterwards. (4)
M: It’s good that we share interests.
Text 5
W: Thank you for coming today. Do you have any work experience related to insurance sales
M: I’m afraid not, madam. I’m a fresh graduate and I’ve only worked as a waiter in a café before.
But I’m willing to learn and start from the bottom.
Text 6
W: Are you going out for lunch today M: No, I brought my own lunch. (6)
W: Cool! Is it a cheese sandwich and an apple again
M: No, I’ve got a chicken sandwich and some salad today. (6)
W: Nice. I think I’ll just order something online.
M: Why You don’t want to go out to eat because of the weather (7)
W: Oh, I don’t mind the rain. It’s just that I have a lot of work to do today. (7) M: I see. Many restaurants offer special delivery deals, so keep an eye out for discounts! W: Great. I will. Thanks!
Text 7
W: I see you are jogging again. Does it help you lose weight (8)
M: Maybe, but that’s not why I do it. (8)
W: I do it to clear my head after a day’s work. It helps me get rid of all the negative thoughts. M: It’s just a way of keeping fit for me. (8) Three times around the lake burns 1000 calories.
W: Oh, I must try that. I only burn half of those by jogging through the forest. (9) But I feel shy jogging near all those people who go to the lake.
M: Why not try the cycle path Not many people use it. I once burned 800 calories running there.
Text 8
M: Look at this photo. (10) You look like that famous TV presenter with your hair like that. (11)
W: No, she is older than me. Anyway, her hair is red, not brown. (11)
M: Why did you have it like that
W: I had it cut especially for that holiday. I thought it looked good.
M: Look! Here’s a photo of us in the sea. (10) (12) Do you remember how warm the water was (12)
W: Yes. And then on the beach a guy kept trying to persuade us to let him draw pictures of us. (12)
M: Oh, yes, I nearly had forgotten about him. He wouldn’t take no for an answer, would he W: Poor man. He must have needed the money. Maybe we should have agreed.
Text 9
W: Who is going to open it — me or you
M: Me…no, you — oh, I don’t know. I can’t think straight. I need to drink some water. (13)
W: Just calm down. I’ll open it. (14)
M: OK. But what if my results are bad Will you be angry W: I’m sure they’ll be fine. You’ve been doing well at school.
M: I know, but when I think about some of the answers I wrote in my exam papers, I feel they are wrong now.
W: Let’s just have a look at the report, and then you can relax. A lot of students will be getting letters like this today. (14) They’ll all be full of nerves.
M: But some of the teachers don’t like me. They might give me bad marks. W: Everybody likes you — I’m sure.
M: Oh, I wish I could have taken the exams today instead of last month. (16) I would have been better prepared.
W: Last week, last month, last year — it makes no difference. When you are ready, you are ready.
Text 10
The weather for the next few days will be cold and frosty, occasionally sunny, with isolated snow showers over the hills. (17) Tonight, there will be clear skies, which will bring a cold but mostly dry night, with sometimes strong winds. One or two snow showers are possible over the hills. A frost is likely to form, with the risk of ice in more sheltered areas. The minimum temperature will be -2 ℃. Tomorrow, Friday, will be mainly dry. (18) (19) It will feel cold outside, especially in the place where there is wind. It will be mainly dry and frosty overnight. The maximum temperature will be 4 ℃. (19) It will be increasingly cold from Saturday to Monday, (20) but mainly dry, sometimes sunny. Isolated wintry showers are possible over hills. Sharp overnight frosts are likely to come, with low day-time temperatures. The winds will be lighter. The start of next week will remain unsettled, with strong winds and frequent outbreaks of rain across much of the country, particularly in the north and west. This may fall as snow over high lands and at times over lower levels too, especially over northern and eastern areas.

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