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2025-2026 学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断高二英语
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
根据听力，先将答案标注在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转给到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分75分）
听下面3段对话，每段对话有有一个小题，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个题。每段对话仅做一遍。
1. Where book is on the table
A. Mike’s. B. Judy’s. C. Selena’s.
2. What does the woman want the man to do first
A. Skip rope. B. Take painkillers. C. Put on more clothes.
3. What does the woman think of Juno
A. She’s calm. B. She’s outgoing. C. She’s helpful.
4. Which method does the man find effective for staying organized
A. Seeing alarm clocks. B. Breaking down tasks. C. Using sticky notes.
5. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. A moving story. B. A drama. C. The Forbidden City.
第二节（共15小题；每小题15分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或题目，每段对话或题目后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或题目后有两个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或题目结束。
听完6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Sarah
A. The man’s wife. B. Leo’s wife. C. The woman’s neighbor.
7. What is the man going to do next month
A. Move into his new house.
B. Hold a housewarming party.
C. Have his house redecorated.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What satisfies the girl most about her college life
A. Having more free time.
B. Making like-minded friends.
C. Practicing calligraphy every Friday night.
9. Where does the girl spend most of her spare time
A. In the school gym. B. In the school library. C. At the photography club.
10. What does the man advise the girl to do
A. Explore new interests.
B. Take her studies seriously.
C. Hang out with her classmates.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why did Carl call Lynette
A. To borrow her car. B. To issue an invitation. C. To cancel an appointment.
12. What did Lynette do after she answered the phone
A. She turned on the TV.
B. She changed her clothes.
C. She started the washing machine.
13. Where does Lynette find her phone
A. In the living room. B. In the bathroom. C. In the bedroom.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What did the woman do yesterday afternoon
A. She made some dessert.
B. She learned to use a computer.
C. She did some voluntary work.
15. Which place in Macau does Hank recommend to the woman
A. Macau Tower. B. A-Ma Temple. C. Senado Square.
16. When did Hank go to Macau
A. Last Tuesday. B. Last Wednesday. C. Last Thursday.
17. What does Hank mention at last
A. The local food in Macau.
B. A traditional festival in Macau.
C. The languages spoken in Macau.
高三英语试题第2页（共12页）
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why is the world's first microwave bag invented
A. To enable people to have hot meals.
B. To replace traditional microwaves at home.
C. To help people enjoy different kinds of food.
19. What do we know about the microwave bag
A. The big itself weighs just 116 grams.
B. It can heat food to 80°C in 15 minutes.
C. It is powered by a light battery pack.
20. What is the function of Hotopia
A. Making the microwave bag clean itself.
B. Speeding up the cooling process of the bag.
C. Setting the heating temperature inside the bag.
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）
阅读下列定义，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Join CRUX Climbing for our twice-monthly indoor rock climbs in Harlem.
Location
Movement Harlem (256 West 125th Street in New York).
Target group
This event is designed for people who have never climbed before or haven’t climbed for a long time. It’s also for experienced climbers who like to help others have a great first or return experience.
CRUX events are non-competitive and for all body shapes and sizes.
You will need to fill out the gym’s New Participant Agreement for your first visit and let the staff know whether you need rental gear (装备)。
Accessibility
Visitors can choose to take the stairs or use the lift upon entering the building. All climbing areas are on the 6th floor.
Cost
Non-movement members: $56 per person/day pass — half off for the second person.
Movement members: Free entry — scan (扫码) and attend. If you have a guest pass you won’t be using that month, consider donating it to a non-member.
Schedule
Climbing Time: 7:00 am — 9:00 pm (with optional late workouts/stretches).
Social Time: After 9:00 pm — Group dinners & drinks at local spots. Hosts confirm meeting locations.
Requirements
No ID or minimum age requirements, but kids must be accompanied by parents. Tight or loose, you should wear clothing that supports movement and flexibility. Rental shoes are clean, but you are required to wear thick socks.
21. What are first-time visitors required to do before climbing
A. Rent safety equipment. B. Take a fitness test.
C. Receive training in advance. D. Fill in the agreement.
22. How much should a couple pay for 2 days as non-movement members
A. $84. B. $112. C. $168. D. $224.
23. An 8-year-old climber is supposed to ______.
A. show the ID card B. go climbing with a guardian
C. buy specific shoes D. leave the climbing site before 8 pm
B
Dam Ojo, a master of macrophotography, specializes in extreme close-up shots that show the odd beauty of tiny creatures. Surprisingly, he used to be scared of spiders and other small creatures. But now Ojo is willing to approach these tiny beings, and he also actively protects them through his work.
Ojo’s first encounter with photography began in childhood, when he started shooting animals with his father’s Nikon camera. This experience planted the seed for his career. Later, while teaching in China, he began photographing insects to fight boredom. But there was a more important reason: he noticed there were hardly any attractive shots of small creatures among animal photos on the Internet. He determined to fill this gap.
After professional training, Ojo created his first macro image of a dragonfly in 2020. Two years later, his photo of a special beetle, whose tiny details were on full display, received over a million views. He has photographed over 210 species of small creatures. Among them the state of bees worries him the most. "Bees are rare and really endangered even though they are essential to us," Ojo says. His work Insect Apocalypse focuses on the decline of insects and its threats to the ecosystem and human existence.
Ojo’s works have also caught the attention of the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina and she has shared some of Ojo’s works to mark the 2023 World Biodiversity Day, highlighting their role in protection awareness.
But the approval also offers certain pressures. "Now that eyes of the entire world are on me, I have to keep the bar higher than the last, each time I shoot," he says.
“I use my images to reveal the beauty of insects and other small creatures,” he says. “This way I can draw people in and share a conservation message. When people are blown away by the pictures, they will become curious, develop empathy (jktij) and then take action.”
24. What was the main factor that motivated Qjo to photograph small insects
A. His desire to overcome insect fear.
B. Too few teaching resources on creatures.
C. His childhood experiences of taking photos.
D. Lack of popular photos of tiny creatures online.
25. Why does the author mention Amina in paragraph 47
A. To prove Qjo’s marketing success.
B. To show Qjo’s works get recognized.
C. To explain a certain beetle is unique.
D. To draw people to the species exhibition.
26. What do Qjo’s words in paragraph 5 indicate
A. The sense of responsibility.
B. The value of honesty.
C. The feeling of excitement.
D. The spirit of cooperation.
27. What does Qjo most expect people to do
A. To take up photography.
B. To appreciate the beauty of nature.
C. To conserve small creatures.
D. To research the reduction of species.
C
Your phone may be among the billions of devices worldwide that already serve as an earthquake early-warning system in scores of countries. Since its introduction in 2020, Google’s Android Earthquake Alerts (RFIR) system has attracted to enable 2.3 billion Android phone and smartwatch users to receive alerts about earthquake activities nearby, compared with 300 million people who may get such alerts from other sources, according to a new study at Google.
But the phones aren’t just delivering warnings — their sensors also help detect earthquakes. Billions of Android devices work together to create the world’s largest earthquake-detection network.
The system developed by Allen said his teammates processes vibrations (RFW) detected by Android phones and smartwatches, which can indicate how large an earthquake is and which phone users are close enough to danger to receive a warning message.
Google’s system warns people when it detects an earthquake with a magnitude (RFW) of 4.5 or greater. But the system cannot detect all earthquakes because it requires that a large enough number of phones will be close enough to the quake, says Allen. For example, it doesn’t detect earthquakes originating from most mile-ocean mages.
One of the greatest challenges has been to quickly and correctly determine the magnitude of each earthquake. According to the new study, the system had issued alerts for 1279 earthquakes by March 2024, with just three false alerts. Two of those false alerts involved thunderstorms and one was set off by an unrelated mass message event that vibrated numerous phones. The researchers have improved the system over the years by developing regional models to better represent local ground shaking and accounting for varying sensor sensitivities among different Android phones.
In a Google user survey, more than one third of the system’s participants received phone alerts before they felt any shaking. "The physics of earthquakes determines that there will be less warning prior to stronger shaking than weaker shaking," says Stognits. "But we will definitely continue to better our alerting strategy to improve the warning times in future earthquakes and make more advancements."
28. How do Android phones detect earthquakes
A. By resisting the disturbances.
B. By forming a huge sensor network.
C. By keeping the cameras running.
D. By providing real-time location data.
29. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us concerning the system
A. Its wide coverage.
B. Its slow processing procedure.
C. Its limitation in detection.
D. Its methods of collecting information.
30. Why do the researchers improve the system
A. To prevent earthquakes from happening.
B. To increase its accuracy and reaction speed.
C. To help scientists study earthquake formation.
D. To ignore minor differences in sensor readings.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards the system
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Reserved. D. Positive.
D
A new study from University of British Columbia (UBC) finds students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks, not just raise their grades.
Students in three different courses, almost 400 participants, completed a questionnaire about their use of AI on at least five writing assignments. Students had the option to use the tool for their writing.
Researchers found most students responded their GenAI use was inspired by at least one of the following factors: speed and ease in completing the assignment, a longing for high grades and an eagerness to learn. About 15 percent of the students said they were motivated by all three factors, with more than 50 percent using it to save time on the assignment. Most students used AI to initiate the paper or revise sections.
"GenAI tools like ChatGPT allow users to interface with large language models. They offer incredible promise to promote student learning and bring convenience to education. However, they can also be perverted in completion of writing assignments," says Dr. MacNutt, the leader of the study. "This potential has raised concerns about GeraAI as a serious threat to academic (学术的) integrity and to tie learning that occurs when students don’t and improve their own written work."
Researchers also find that students’ GeraAI use is motivated more by learning than by grades, and they are using GeraAI tools selectively and in ways they believe are ethical (合乎道德的) and supportive of their learning. GeraAI can be a useful tool for students learning English or people with reading and writing disabilities. But there is also the potential that if paid versions are better, students who can afford to use a more effective platform might have an advantage over others — creating further classroom inequality.
"Our findings are different from common concerns about widespread student misapplication and overuse of GeraAI at the expense of academic integrity and learning," says Dr. MacNutt. "And our further research in this area will provide a better understanding of student behavior and attitudes as GeraAI technologies continue to advance."
32. What does the study mainly focus on
A. Students’ use of GeraAI in writing tasks.
B. Students’ comments on GeraAI programs.
C. The effect of GeraAI on the teaching methods.
D. The advancement of GeraAI tools in technology.
33. How did the researchers get the result of their study
A. By summarizing feedback from respondents.
B. By comparing writings among participants.
C. By referring to daily grades of selected students.
D. By tracking participants’ real-time AI operations.
34. What does the underlined word "perverted" in paragraph 4 mean
A. Translated. B. Affected. C. Discovered. D. Minused.
35. What is the possible negative impact of GeraAI
A. It can give away students’ privacy.
B. Its entry into schools may break ethics.
C. It can cause unfairness among students.
D. It can hold back the development of other AI tools.
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
For me, it started when I picked up Grant Faulkner’s collection of 100-word stories, *Finsver*. Until that moment, I had no idea that a story could even be told in so few words. __36__ But I soon ran into tricky troubles, which taught me valuable lessons. Here are tips I learned the hard way so you won’t have to hit the same roadblocks on your journey of writing micro novels.
Outline the entire story. Much like writing any long story that may disbearen you, you have the options of building a complete outline of all the events of the story. It helps have an idea of what you want to have happen over the course of that structure. __37__
Don’t get lost in the details. __38__ When you write long works, you can find yourself using far more language than you really need to communicate your ideas. When you write micro novels, you have to write only what is necessary. The bottom line is that you have to determine how much you need to give the reader to understand the scene.
__39__ Microfiction can be the twin of prose poetry. Therefore, each word must matter in a micro novel. So you have to be so selective and get comfortable with language. You might even employ poetic devices in your language. At last read your work aloud and feel the rhythms of language fitting comfortably in your mouth.
Start strong and end strong, but don’t leave the middle before. __40__ Ideally, you still want your readers to start the micro novel and refuse to put it down until they reach the last word. After all, each sentence should carry its own weight as a story.
A. I discovered there were few.
B. Focus on what is most important.
C. Approach each chapter in an exploratory way.
D. After that, I tried my hand at writing micro novels.
E. Pay attention to your language the way a poet would.
F. So you don’t become discouraged with the process and quit it.
G. Make sure you keep your foot on the gas throughout the process.
第二部分 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，从标题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On the morning of July 27, 77-year-old Joseph and 66-year-old Brian were fishing on a steamboat in a lake. What would have been a calm day for them turned into 40 ______41 ______.
Their boat developed a mechanical failure without warning and three-foot waves came in. Then the boat started ______42 ______ water rapidly, leaving the two men ______43 ______ in the middle of the lake, their hearts pounding with fear.
The scene happened to be ______44 ______ by Gary and Rachel, a couple who were boating to celebrate Gary’s birthday. They saw a chair floating (看样子) in the water. Realizing something was wrong, they ______45 ______ carefully and found Joseph floating and holding broken wood from the boat ______46 ______.
At that point, the couple saw the partially capsized (看看) boat. They called 911 instantly and then ______47 ______ Joseph. They shouted over the wind and waves and asked if he was okay. Gary and Rachel ______48 ______ him a rope and pulled him outboard. Joseph, still ______49 ______ told them Brian was still in the water. Without ______50 ______ Gary and Rachel ______51 ______ Brian. They were ______52 ______ not to let go and finally made it.
The doctors soon arrived and checked them. Joseph suffered some injuries and was sent to hospital. Brian ___53 __ the help from the couple.
When people encountered danger, Gary and Rachel did the ______54 ______ thing. Their ______55 ______ act set a good example.
41. A. operation B. chance C. attempt D. disaster
42. A. rushing through B. drying off C. piking in D. mixing with
43. A. stuck B. separated C. ignored D. drowned
44. A. reminded B. spotted C. expected D. considered
45. A. dived B. tracked C. searched D. swam
46. A. slowly B. helplessly C. secretly D. tirelessly
47. A. supported B. passed C. watched D. approached
48. A. left B. spared C. drowned D. threw
49. A. recalling B. explaining C. almost D. struggling
50. A. hesitation B. regret C. correction D. expectation
51. A. reached out to B. gave way to C. made friends with D. caught up with
52. A. forced B. warned C. determined D. surprised
53. A. reflected B. appreciated C. accepted D. recognized
54. A. extra B. honest C. similar D. right
55. A. independent B. heroic C. selfish D. continuous
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。
Odes to Heroes, a Chinese dance drama by the Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre, has greatly impressed audiences by combining quogi letter-writing and yingge dance. Rooted in Lingnan culture, these traditions breathe new life into telling a timeless story of love, separation and reconnection. Since the premiere (首赞) last year, the production ______56 ______ (stage) 38 times across China and will continue ______57 ______ (f) nationwide tour through the end of this year.
Co-directed by Qian Xin, the production celebrates the unique beauty of traditional dance and explores themes of identity, thus sad the desire ______58 ______ reconnection. The emotional weight of quogi — letters sent by overseas Chinese migrants (移民) to their families — with the energy of yingge dance, creates a deep ______59 ______ (explore) of personal and collective memory.
The quogi tradition appeared in the 19th and 20th centuries. ______60 ______ migrants from Guangdong and Fujian sent the letters to their families back home. ______61 ______ the letters served as was not just messages, but emotional lifetimes that conveyed both economic support and a profound longing to reunite.
Set in the late 1930s, the drama follows a moving family story. A father leaves his home ______62 ______ (week) work in Southeast Asia, only to disappear without a sign. The hearthroken mother remains determined and raises their son, with tireless love.
“The quogi letters ______63 ______ (pass) down through generations, are not merely words on paper — they ______64 ______ (gradual) become a bridge between worlds,” said Zhang Ming, who plays the role of the son in the dance drama.
“The creative team has reimagined traditional yingge dance, ______65 ______ (make) it relatable (片断) for younger generations while still respecting the origins,” he added.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是学毕，你找上周五举行了一场花式跳绳比赛。请给美国笔友Tom写一封邮件分享这次比赛，请寄信。
(1) 比赛目的；
(2) 比赛过程；
(3) 你的感受。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
(3) 花式跳绳 fancy rope skipping
Dear Tom,
How is everything going
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语填写明段。使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I’d loved hip-hop dancing since my childhood, and in high school I took classes that focused on jazz and hip-hop. Dance was my favorite class, and I looked forward to it every day. This year, my senior year, was going to be the best dance class.
On the first day of dance class, however, I heard that the new ballet teacher, Ms. Barton, would be strict. Although nervous — I’d never taken ballet — I was up for the challenge.
We all stood at the barre (扶手杆) as Ms. Barton ran us through basic ballet steps — pils, tendr and dégagé. She was just how I had imagined a ballet teacher would be: excellent posture (姿势) with a strict attitude. During exercises, she demanded, “Grand pils!” Along with my fellow classmates, I began my grand pils, with one hand on the barre and the other extended elegantly to the side, slowly lowering myself. I wanted to give myself a pat on the back. But Ms. Barton gave me a stare.
“What is your name ” she asked.
“Sarah Brunner,” I responded with a smile.
“Class, I would like everyone to watch Miss Sarah do a grand pils,” she motioned for me to continue. All my classmates fixed their eyes on me in complete silence. Instead of praise, she told everyone, “This is an obvious example of what not to do.” A wave of pure embarrassment came over me, my face red and eyes watering.
I spent the rest of the day replaying this awful moment, wondering if I should quit. But my pride wouldn’t allow it. As I lay in bed that night, I knew I was going back. I could do it. I would show Ms. Barton.
I persisted (坚持) day by day, week by week, and I was proud to say that I was still standing by the end of the semester. I felt like Ms. Barton and I had developed an agreeable relationship. To everyone’s surprise — especially Ms. Barton’s — I chose to perform in her closing ballet piece in our final four-day show at our high-school theater.
注意：
(1) 填写词数应为150左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The big day for my performance came.
When I stepped off the stage, Ms. Barton made her way to me smilingly.
高二英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1—5 BCABB 6—10 ACABA 11—15 ABBCB 16—20 ACACC
第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
21—25 DCBDB 26—30 ACBCB 31—35 DAADC 36—40 DFBEG
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）
41—45 DCABC 46—50 BDDCA 51—55 ACBDB
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. has been staged 57. its 58. for 59. exploration 60. when
61. What 62. to seek 63. passed 64. gradually 65. making
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）（One possible version）
Dear Tom,
How is everything going I can’t wait to share with you the fancy rope skipping competition our school held last Friday.
The event was designed to encourage us to stay active and embrace the joy of sports. When the competition began, each team presented unique routines — some performed diverse single jumps, while others amazed everyone with uniform group skips. The playground was filled with cheers as we watched the incredible skills.
This competition left a deep impression on me. It made me realize that sports are not just about winning, but about teamwork and the passion for challenging ourselves. I hope you can experience such a fun event too! Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）（One possible version）
The big day for my performance came. My hands shook slightly as I waited backstage, the embarrassing memory of that first day flashing through my mind repeatedly. When the music started, I stepped onto the stage, eyes fixed on the spotlights. I moved through pliés, each step practiced hundreds of times. I danced not for applause, but for myself, pouring the determination I had built since that first day into the performance. As I finished the grand plié perfectly, the theater erupted in warm applause. My heart raced with a mixture of relief and pride.
When I stepped off the stage, Ms. Barton made her way to me smilingly. She placed a firm but gentle hand on my shoulder. “I’m truly impressed, Sarah,” she said, her usual strict tone gone. “That was graceful — you’ve worked incredibly hard.” I stared at her, surprised by her praise I had once thought impossible to earn from her. “Thank you, Ms. Barton,” I replied, grinning. She patted my shoulder softly. “Effort and persistence pay off,” she said. At that moment, I realized her strictness was never cruel, but a push to grow. Bullet, once a challenge, had become another passion — all thanks to her strict demands and my refusal to back down.
附：高二听力录音文稿
Text 1
W: Could you lend me the book on the table, Mike
M: I’m afraid I can’t. I borrowed it from Judy. And she will lend it to Selena after I finish reading it.
Text 2
M: My knees are killing me. I think it’s because of the cold weather.
W: Are your pants too thin
M: Yes. And I’m wearing only one pair of pants. It seems that I need another pair of pants.
W: Yeah. Avoid skipping rope these days and take painkillers if necessary.
Text 3
W: I believe Juno can take full charge of the project.
M: I still recommend Carson. He is helpful and outgoing. Juno always keeps a poker face. She seems a little difficult.
W: Well, she doesn’t get nervous or excited easily. Calmness is very important in business.
Text 4
W: I tried to keep myself organized by using sticky notes. But it failed.
M: I was in the same boat as you before. I used lots of methods, like setting many alarm clocks to remind myself what to do.
W: Did they work
M: No, but dividing tasks into smaller parts is an effective way for me.
Text 5
M: The Cat God in the Forbidden City is really a masterpiece!
W: You’ve got a point there. This is the best original song and dance drama I’ve seen in years.
M: It presents a heartwarming story of friendship and history through the eyes of a cat. It’s really creative.
Text 6
W: I heard that you and Sarah have bought a second-hand house in Leo’s neighborhood. Congratulations!
M: Thanks. News travels fast around here. Finally, we have our own house one year after we got married. Sarah is quite satisfied with the house.
W: Will you move into the house soon
M: No, we’ve decided to redecorate it next month. We want to make it a lovely house.
W: That’s good. Don’t forget to invite me to your housewarming party.
M: Sure thing!
Text 7
M: Iris, how’s your college life going Is everything okay now
W: Not bad. The biggest difference is that I have fewer classes now. I normally spend 5 to 6 hours in the classroom every day. That’s what I’m most satisfied with.
M: Then you have plenty of spare time.
W: Yes. Every Friday night, I go to the calligraphy club. I do my assignments and read in the school library for the rest of my free time.
M: Won’t it be a bit boring to do those for long Have you ever thought about developing some new hobbies, like doing some sports
W: Hmm… I’m not into sports.
M: I think you can try to get out of your comfort zone. Maybe you can make some friends as well.
Text 8
W: Oh no, where’s my phone
M: Don’t worry, Lynette. I’ll dial your number. We can follow the sound to locate it.
W: That won’t help. I’ve switched it to silent mode.
M: Alright. When did you last use it
W: Maybe ten minutes ago. I was watching TV in the living room when I got a call from Carl. He asked me if I could lend him my car. He has to attend an important appointment, but his car broke down.
M: I see. Did you check the living room
W: Yes. I’ve checked every room, but my phone was nowhere to be found.
M: Then where did you go after you hung up
W: I went to my bedroom to get changed. And then I put the clothes I had taken off into the washing machine in the bathroom.
M: Did you check those clothes Maybe you left it in one of the pockets.
W: Oh, you’re right! I found it. Phew, that was close.
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W: Hank, these Portuguese egg tarts are out of this world. Thank you so much!
M: You’re welcome. Portuguese egg tarts are a must-try dessert in Macau. I was going to give them to you yesterday afternoon, but you weren’t at home then.
W: Oh, I was volunteering at the nursing home at that time. I taught the elderly how to use computers. So did you get back from Macau yesterday
M: Yes. It was a fantastic trip.
W: Did you go to the Macau Tower I’ve heard it’s a modern landmark with wonderful views of the city.
M: Yes. I also went to the A-Ma Temple and the Senado Square. I recommend the temple as it holds important historical value.
W: Great. Did you go to Macau on the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday — I mean last
Wednesday
M: No. I asked for a day’s annual leave. I started my Dragon Boat Festival holiday one day in
advance.
W: Awesome! I’m curious about the local people. Anything interesting about them
M: Yes. In Macau, some people can speak many kinds of languages — Chinese, English and Portuguese.
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M: There’s nothing more fantastic than a nice hot meal on a cold winter day. But what if you have no way of heating your lunch or ordering a hot meal That’s where the world’s first microwave bag comes into place.
Made out of a special material developed by the Japanese company Sanki Consys Co. Ltd., the Willtex “Willcook” microwave bag can heat up whatever you have stored inside to 80°C in just 5 minutes. The bag itself weighs just 160 grams, while the rechargeable battery pack powering it weighs an extra 120 grams. The “Willcook” microwave bag is made from flexible material which generates heat just by drawing power from a battery pack. This kind of material has the same flexibility and lightness as regular cloth, yet it provides quick and uniform heating.The inside of a “Willcook” microwave bag reaches 80°C in 5 minutes after being powered on, but users can set the temperature between 40°C and 250°C via a smartphone app called Hotopia. Meanwhile, this special material also makes the “Willcook” microwave bag great for keeping drinks cool in the summer.

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