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2026届高三九校联合模拟考试
英语科试题
本试卷满分 150分，考试时间 120分钟。
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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. How does the man sound
A. Casual. B. Pleased. C. Concerned.
2. What is the woman likely to do
A. Watch a TV drama. B. Drink orange juice. C. Buy some bread.
3. When will the man hand in his application
A. This Wednesday. B. This Thursday. C. This Friday.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. Jenny’s new home. B. Weekend plans. C. A city library.
5. Who might the woman be
A. An animal doctor. B. A dog trainer. C. A security guard.
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。
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6.What does the woman think of naming spiders after pop songs
A. It’s strange. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s misleading.
7. What was the deep-sea creature named after in 2019
A. A character in a novel. B. A Chinese poet. C. An ancient poem.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. Why does the girl talk to the man
A. To ask for permission.
B. To make an invitation.
C. To discuss the spring-cleaning.
9. What do we know about Jim Brown
A. He lives on the same block as the speakers.
B. He added a photo in the man’s notebook.
C. He provides medical service for the army.
10. Which of the man’s dreams has come true
A. Being a college teacher.
B. Learning to fly a plane.
C. Travelling around Europe.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
11. Why did Alisa go to the dentist last Saturday
A. To get a tooth pulled out.
B. To get a tooth filled.
C. To get a check-up.
12. What did Eric buy last Saturday
A. A pair of trousers. B. A T-shirt. C. A tie.
13. What did Alisa do last Sunday
A. She watched a comedy.
B. She took a cycling tour.
C. She ate Italian dishes.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16题。
14. What does the man usually do to reduce pressure
A. Go jogging. B. Practice yoga. C. Read comic books.
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15. Which of the following instruments does the woman like best
A. The guitar. B. The handpan. C. The Chinese guqin.
16. Where did the woman probably first experience sound healing
A. In a tea room.
B. In a yoga studio.
C. In a sound therapy center.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. How many people had their library accounts unblocked according to Jason Homer
A. About 400. B. About 300. C. About 200.
18. How did the 7-year-old boy get his library card working again
A. By drawing a picture of a cat.
B. By showing a photograph of his cat.
C. By donating a magazine about cats.
19. Why did the Worcester Public Library introduce the program March Meowness
A. To figure out the number of lost library items.
B. To catch the public’s attention on cat adoption.
C. To encourage people to go back to the library.
20. What borrowed items did Julie lose
A. Books. B. DVDs. C. CDs.
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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
4 Summer Jobs to Get Paid and Take a Break
Camp counsellor (辅导员)
Most kids head off to camp during the summertime, and if you’re past the typical age of
being a camper, relive your youth by becoming a summer camp counsellor. You can enjoy
participating in activities, planning events, and partaking in arts and crafts. It’s one of the best
summer jobs because it also builds your leadership skills while you earn extra money.
Depending on your schedule, you can work to fit your needs. The average starting pay is $10.5
an hour.
Lifeguard
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Spending time on the water is something many people do during the summer. And if
you're good at swimming, then being a lifeguard is a great option for you. The hours are
flexible, and the pay is great, with the average hourly rate at $11.50.
Amusement park employee
An amusement park is a great place to work during the summertime. There are a variety of
positions you can get hired for — from ride operator to food service to booth tender — and the
average starting pay is $10 an hour. The hours are flexible and negotiable depending on where
you decide to work: the larger the park, the more employees they’ll have, which could mean
fewer hours they’ll need you to cover.
Dog walker
If you’re looking for a relaxing job, being a dog walker could be the right choice for you.
Dog walking hours and pay are easily negotiable, as you can simply discuss with the dog’s
owner what your availability is, when they need you, and what your pay rate is. Getting some
exercise with a furry friend will feel more like a relaxing pastime than a job. And if you wish to
continue being a dog walker, it’s the job that’s easiest to keep year-round.
21．What is the benefit of being a camp counsellor
A．It brings back the glory.
B．It boosts artistic creativity.
C．It develops competence in leadership.
D．It is easy to do and well-paid.
22．For which job can the pay be negotiated
A．Camp counsellor. B．Lifeguard.
C．Dog walker. D．Amusement park employee.
23．What do the four summer jobs have in common
A．They need full-time employees. B．They need relevant certificates.
C．The pay remains unclear. D．The working hours are flexible.
B
As a clueless freshman, I waltzed into my first creative writing course by accident,
thinking it was a literature class on how to read stories, not how to write them.
When the teacher introduced the course, I realized my mistake. The credits I earned from
the course wouldn’t count toward my major. By the end of the session, however, I decided that
I had to be a part of the course. Perhaps, as a lifelong reader, I was eager to understand how
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stories worked their magic.
But taking the class would be impossible: I wasn’t even on the waitlist. That’s when the
teacher asked for a volunteer to submit the first workshop story.
Silence blanketed the room. No one risked eye contact. Whoever volunteered would have
to write a whole story in a week. Perhaps they, like me, had never written one before.
Seizing my chance, I raised my hand and asked, “If I go first, will you give me a place in
the class ” He said he would.
So, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the opposite.
Years later, I’d completed a degree in creative writing and was working on a novel when a
literary agent asked to read the first 50 pages of my draft. But I wasn’t comfortable showing
her anything; the novel was far from done.
Throughout graduate school, I’d been advised many times not to contact agents until I
have a complete draft. In the meanwhile, I knew the beginning of my story was attractive and
that the agent might not remember me after a year.
So, once again, instead of keeping my head down and avoiding eye contact, I did the
opposite. I sent her the first three chapters. A month later, she signed me on the strength of
those chapters alone. She has since seen me through the publication of three novels.
Reflecting on my journey, if I’d trained my gaze only on the path ahead, I would have
missed so many happy accidents, so many beautiful opportunities to look up, raise my hand,
and say yes.
24. What made the author finally decide to take the course
A. The popularity of the course.
B. Her confidence in her writing skills.
C. The need to get credits for her degree.
D. Her curiosity about story writing.
25. The author volunteered to write the first workshop story to ______.
A. challenge herself B. secure a spot in the class
C. display her talent D. impress the teacher
26. The author sent her first three chapters to the agent because ______.
A. her friends advised her to do so
B. her story was attractive to readers
C. she wanted to get the chance of publication
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D. the agent asked her to turn in the work
27. What does the passage mainly tell us
A. Chance favors only the prepared mind.
B. Confidence leads to growth and fulfillment.
C. Action speaks louder than words.
D. Success comes to those who dare.
C
On social media, reading has taken on new styles. Many readers now create colorful and
detailed notes, known as marginalia (书页批注 ). These marks sometimes cover entire pages
and may even match the color of a book’s cover. While some see this trend as creative and
personal, others question whether writing in books is a bad habit or a useful practice.
Yet marginalia are hardly a modern invention. From Leonardo da Vinci to modern writers,
generations of readers have long left their thoughts in the margins. Such notes often provide
valuable insights for later readers and occasionally reshape the understanding of the text. In
recent years, bestselling novelist Ann Patchett released a special edition with notes of her novel
Tom Lake to raise money for bookstores, showing how marginalia can generate cultural and
financial value.
Scientists have also examined the phenomenon scientifically. A study in Frontiers in
Psychology recorded brain activity and found that writing by hand uses more parts of the brain
than typing. This suggests that the physical act of writing, including marginalia, deepens
memory and comprehension. Maryanne Wolf at UCLA further argued that making notes
enables readers to go beyond the author’s ideas and discover their own understanding.
In education, marginalia also plays a role. Turkish professor Demet Yayli observed that
taking notes encourages deep reading, helps students clearly express their views, and
strengthens their learning initiative. With greater autonomy, students are able to make decisions
in learning and take responsibility for their progress, rather than wait for directions. Although
note styles may appear unusual — underlining every line of a favorite character or marking
romantic passages — experts agree that as long as the practice aids comprehension, any style is
acceptable. Writing in the margins, far from being harmful, can personalize texts and enrich
intellectual engagement.
28. According to the first paragraph, why has marginalia caused debate
A. It changes the appearance of the book. B. Books should follow trends.
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C. Readers enjoy colorful notes. D. Its true value is doubted.
29. Why was Leonardo da Vinci mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To explain marginalia is a bad habit.
B. To show marginalia can create cultural value.
C. To say marginalia is something time-honored.
D. To prove books with marginalia tend to be expensive.
30. How did scientists examine the effects of handwriting
A. By comparing writing topics.
B. By tracking brain activity.
C. By collecting memory test scores.
D. By recalling the author’s ideas.
31. What does the underlined word “initiative” in paragraph 4 most probably mean
A. Importance B. Curiosity C. Independence D.Creativity
D
It’s a problem that has annoyed many horror movie makeup artists: How do you give
some the appearance of having a second head Seemingly to fake out hunters, many butterflies
have found their own solutions to this problem, with complicated patterns and structures on
their wings that create what look like second heads on their backsides. Now, in a new study,
researchers at the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) dive deeper into
the origins of these “false heads”.
Previous studies have shown these false heads help confuse hunters: Damage to the back
end of a butterfly's wings near the false head has less impact on vital behaviors such as flying
and mating than damage to the butterfly's real head. Scientists had long theorized that
butterflies’ false heads arose because five key traits—namely false feelers, noticeable
coloration, wing patterns that contain special lines, large spots, and headlike shapes—evolve
together to redirect predator attention. But no one had traced the evolutionary history of these
traits.
Evolutionary ecologists at IISER began by analyzing images of nearly 1000 species of
butterflies and marking how many of the false head traits each species exhibited. The
researchers then constructed a phylogenetic tree (系统树 ), which allowed them to visualize
how closely related false-headed species were to one another, as well as how each of the trait
evolved over putational modeling of this tree revealed that four of the five false head
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traits all evolved in a correlated manner, while also showing the order in which the traits first
appeared within butterflies.
The researchers propose that the separate traits integrated into a single, complex false head
trait because of a common selective force: attacks from hunters. However, questions remain on
the exact advantages that these distinctive defense mechanisms provide to the butterflies that
use them.
32.Why is “'makeup artist" mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To introduce an evolutionary trick.
B. To illustrate a filming technique.
C. To support a scientific theory.
D.To justify a long-held assumption.
33.What might previous studies focus on
A.The development of the five traits.
B.The defensive function of false heads.
C.The special behaviors of butterflies.
D.The evolution theories of butterflies.
34.What did IISER scientists do in the new study
A.They classified wing patterns of butterflies.
B.They innovated methods of studying butterflies.
C.They reconstructed history of trait evolution.
D.They analyzed the survival benefits of false heads.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Do Key Traits Enhance Insects’ Survival
B. Confused Phylogenetic Tree Helps!
C. Does Evolution Reshape Butterflies’ Bodies
D.To Survive Fake a Second Head!
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。
Giving Old Buildings a New Life
Walking through cities, we often see old buildings standing quietly. Sadly, many are
forgotten, falling apart, and their stories fading away. 36
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Fortunately, Chinese cities are finding creative ways to revive them. Instead of turning
them into untouched museum pieces, these buildings are being transformed into lively spaces
like cafes, bookstores, or galleries. 37
Some worry that changing a building’s use might harm it. 38 Take “Xianlang” cafe
in Beijing as an example. It occupies a century-old site, the former Sino-French University.
The cafe preserves the original exterior, including wooden carvings and windows. Inside, it
uses colors inspired by French artist Henri Matisse, creating a space where visitors enjoy coffee
while experiencing the cultural link between China and France. It’s more than a cafe; it’s a
storyteller.
39 Bagong’s House in Wuhan, a red-brick building from the early 1900s once used
by Russian tea merchants, is now a high-end hotel preserving its facade. Inside, digital
exhibitions showcase the ancient tea road history it witnessed. It also hosts talks and art shows,
actively sharing its past with the public.
Bringing old buildings back to life takes creativity and a strong sense of
responsibility. 40 Every time an old building is brought back to life, a piece of cultural
memory is saved, and part of the city’s story continues.
A. Such neglect reflects a common challenge in urban development worldwide.
B. Therefore, protecting them requires government funding and public support.
C. This creative reuse gives old structures new purposes while keeping their souls.
D. We need to find a balance between respecting the past and adding new ideas.
E. However, sensitive restoration that respects history allows for functional change.
F. These cultural treasures might disappear forever without timely and dedicated preservation.
G. Digital tech and cultural events also breathe new life into old structures.
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，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
Simon Griffiths is the founder of Who Gives A Crap, a company that has 41
the toilet paper industry.
His journey began with a 42 statistic — a toilet is not 43 to 2. 4
billion people, about 40% of the world! While volunteering in Asia and Africa, Simon 44
organizations doing incredible things to help people there, but the lack of sustainable funding
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greatly 45 their work.
Inspired by his experience in developing countries, Simon 46 to sell goods to
make a difference. But what should he sell One day, Simon walked into the bathroom and a
good idea 47 him: he could sell toilet paper and donated half profits to help fund
organizations building toilets. Who Gives A Crap was born.
Too often, people buy products that 48 to their taste but without clever
packaging, so his 49 was to create something that 50 quality and
aesthetics (美学), so that people would want to put it in their bathroom.
It was not beyond their 51 that their goods sold well. Their donation to
WaterAid Australia has grown from the initial 2,500 AUD to 5.85 million AUD, they becoming
its largest 52 .
When interviewed, Simon said “I tried various jobs before Who Gives A Crap. But after
working in both corporate and non-profit organizations, I 53 I wanted to combine
business with social 54 , so I found the way to use profits from everyday products to
do good 55 . ”
41．A．created B．occupied C．disturbed D．transformed
42．A．shocking B．interesting C．obvious D．awesome
43．A．invisible B．sensitive C．unique D．accessible
44．A．witnessed B．announced C．imagined D．suggested
45．A．took up B．weighed up C．appealed to D．held back
46．A．resolved B．revised C．resigned D．revealed
47．A．struck B．annoyed C．bothered D．chose
48．A．subscribe B．react C．correspond D．stick
49．A．attitude B．intention C．assumption D．criterion
50．A．ignored B．evaluated C．combined D．adopted
51．A．description B．expectation C．passion D．occupation
52．A．partner B．client C．donor D．opponent
53．A．blamed B．denied C．detected D．recognized
54．A．careers B．impacts C．prospects D．conflicts
55．A．immediately B．globally C．appropriately D．individually
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。
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China's three major telecom operators—China Telecom, China Mobile and China
Unicom—have 56._______(official) launched eSIM phone services nationwide, reported
Xinhua.
According to Forbes, eSIM is short 57._______ embedded subscriber identity module. A
traditional SIM—a small plastic card that fits into your phone—holds information, such as your
mobile number, and enables calls, texts and data usage. By contrast, eSIMs 58.________ (build)
right into the phone and can't be taken out, making 59._______ harder for thieves to hide a
stolen phone's location.
Since eSIMs are rewritable, travelers abroad no longer need a new SIM card
60.________( use ) the local network, 61.________ saves money. Plus, in the eSIM—only
models of smartphones, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max 62._________(introduce) in September,
the space previously occupied by SIMs has been used for a bigger battery that provides up to
39 hours of video playback.
Setting up an eSIM is also easy; users typically only need to scan 63.______QR code from
their network provider. For example, China Telecom's customers can activate the service at
physical stores or make online 64.___________(reserve) via the company's app before
65._________ (visit) a designated (指定的) store for activation.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
最近，你们班英语课上举行了一场以“What Virtues Should Teens Have ”为题的班会，
请你写一篇英语短文介绍你的个人看法。内容包括:
1. 提倡某一种美德;
2. 给出理由。
注意：1.写作词数为 80个左右，不要出现学校真实校名和本人姓名；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
What Virtues Should Teens Have
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a small village in the heart of a big forest.
Surrounded by the majestic (壮丽的) mountains, the villagers were accustomed to their daily
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routines, and none of them had any desire to learn or try something new—except for a girl
named Hannah.
Hannah was an adventurous spirit with an imagination far beyond her time. She loved to
explore and would spend hours in the woods searching for new discoveries. She loved to create
stories in her head and often imagined herself as one of the characters in them.
One afternoon, while setting out on one of her adventurous quests, Hannah found a
deserted cottage.
As she opened the door, she was shocked: Before her was a room filled with books! Books,
shining in the dust and basking in the warm sunlight, were just waiting to be explored. Hannah
picked two books and decided to read them at home.
On her way back, she encountered her friends and enthusiastically shared her find, but
what greeted her was roars of laughter!
Despite feeling confused and slightly hurt, she didn't abandon her books. That evening,
she immersed herself in the adventurous tales hidden within the covers. The following day, she
hurriedly finished her breakfast and made her way back to the cottage.
Hannah devoured (如饥似渴地看) the books. They were incredibly captivating (有吸引
力的), filled with narratives about diverse creatures. Each page was just an adventure waiting
to be undertaken. Hannah's imagination transported her to a world of talking animals, mystical
creatures and adventurous nights. She read about characters who challenged difficult times with
their determination and characters who strove for good.
The little girl was so inspired by the books that the characters became her mentors (导师).
She not only learned about the power of love and friendship but also discovered that true
strength lies within oneself.
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
So, Hannah decided to make a change.
Soon, word of Hannah's storytelling spread to other villages.
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2026届高三九校联合模拟考试英语科答案
第一部分 听力 1-5 CBBAC 6-10 BAACA 11-15 CCBAC 16-20 BAACB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 CCD 24-27 DBCD 28-31 DCBC 32-35 ABCD
第二节
36-40 FCEGD
第三部分
第一节 完形填空 41-45 DADAD 46-50 AACBC 51-55 BCDBB
第二节 语法填空
56. officially 57.for 58. are built 59.it 60.to use
61.which 62.introduced 63. a 64. reservations 65.visiting
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
What Virtues Should Teens Have
In the recent English class meeting themed “What virtues should teens have ”, I advocated passionately for
the virtue of empathy. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a foundation of human
interaction and community building.
Empathy allows us to connect on a deeper level with our peers, understanding their struggles and celebrating
their successes. It teaches us patience and tolerance, which are essential skills in a challenging world. Moreover, by
practicing empathy, we contribute to a culture of mutual respect and care, which is crucial for healthy relationships
and social harmony.
By embodying empathy, we can lead by example, inspiring others to do the same, and collectively create a
more empathetic and understanding society.
One possible version:
What Virtues Should Teens Have
Recently, our class held a class meeting themed “What virtues should teens have ”. Among virtues like
honesty and kindness, I believe resilience is the most essential for teens in today’s fast-paced, challenging world.
Setbacks are inevitable in adolescence, and resilience is our solid anchor. Facing low test scores or tough
subjects, resilient teens don’t doubt themselves—they see difficulties as improvement chances, adjust methods, and
persist, benefiting both studies and mindset. Besides, it helps handle interpersonal conflicts and emotional ups and
downs: when upset by misunderstandings or being left out, resilient teens communicate, seek support, and reflect to
keep relationships and mental health sound.
In an uncertain era, resilience is a vital life skill that lets us grow through hardships. Every teen should
cultivate it to guide future efforts and become stronger, more capable.
第二节
One possible version:
So, Hannah decided to make a change. She gathered the villagers together in the evenings, by the light of a
bonfire, to share stories she had read and imagined. Hoping to inspire them, she shared the worlds she had
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discovered.Though skeptical at first, the villagers were soon captivated by Hannah's tales of faraway places, talking
animals and adventures. Her stories, not restricted to tales of adventure and mystery, carried messages of love,
courage and the importance of embracing change. Unknowingly, the seed of change began to sprout (发芽).
Soon, word of Hannah's storytelling spread to other villages. Villagers from neighboring communities
started to visit, eager to hear her tales. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined a day like this! To her greater
surprise, more changes were taking place. The small village, once stuck to its routines and traditions, became a
beacon (灯塔 ) of imagination and inspiration. More and more villagers began to embrace new ideas; some even
traveled beyond their forest home to explore the world. All of this was credited (归功于 ) to Hannah. With her
adventurous mind and imaginative thinking, she sparked a revolution in her little corner of the world.
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Text 1
W: Dad, look! I can climb the stairs now!
M: Oh my God, sweetheart! Be careful not to trip on the steps. Your legs haven’t fully recovered yet. And the
doctor advised you to avoid unnecessary movements.
Text 2
M: You’ve come back just in time. The TV drama is about to start.
W: I don’t feel like watching TV. I’m dying of thirst.
M: There happens to be some fresh orange juice in the fridge. When you go to get it, please bring some bread for
me.
Text 3
W:Are you going to apply to lead the new project The application deadline is this Friday.
M: I’m still hesitating.
W: It’s already Wednesday. Remember, he who hesitates is lost. If you haven’t applied by Friday, you’ll miss the
chance.
M: You’re right. I’ll hand in my application tomorrow.
Text 4
M: Jenny, I heard you moved house last weekend. What kind of place are you living in now
W: It’s just a little flat, right next to the City Library. I really love the kitchen.
M: Oh, that area is nice and quiet.
Text 5
W: Excuse me, sir, your dog isn’t on a lead. It’s against the rules of our park.
M: Oh, sorry. I wanted to train my dog to catch the frisbee.
W: I understand, but dogs without a lead can be a threat to the safety of visitors.
Text 6
W:⑥It’s said that a researcher named 16 newly discovered spiders after some pop songs.
M: Really Naming spiders after pop songs seems strange.
W: I disagree. ⑥I think it’s an appealing way of naming spiders. It can draw public attention to science. In fact,
combining science with culture and art is a trend among researchers, especially younger ones. For example,
⑦in 2019, a deep-sea creature was named after the character Dorotea from the novel Don Quixote.
M: I know a new insect species was named after the Chinese poet Su Shi in 2024. But I think such names might
cause misunderstandings.
Text 7
W: Uncle Ian, ⑧Grandma and I found this old notebook during the spring-cleaning. She said it was yours. Can I
open it
M: Sure, it’s my high school classmate-record-book. It contains my classmates’ contact information, photos,
messages, etc.
W: Sounds fun!⑧Can we go through it together
M: Of course.
W: Good!⑨The first page is about Jim Brown. He wrote so many messages!
M: Yes.⑨He was my deskmate. Now he’s an army medical doctor.
W: That’s cool! Let’s move on to the next page. This one is about Anna Smith. She even added a photo of herself.
She looks so familiar. I think I’ve seen her somewhere.
M: You might have, because she lives on the same block as us.
W: No wonder! ⑩She wrote, “I hope you achieve your three wishes: to become a college teacher, to learn to fly a
plane, and to travel around Europe.”
M:⑩So far, I’ve only achieved the first one.
W: There’s always time for the other two wishes.
Text 8
M: Alisa, how was your weekend
W: Eric and I had a busy weekend. At noon on Saturday, we had Italian dishes with Eric’s family at the
restaurant you recommended.
M: That restaurant really has some great dishes.
W: Yes, it does. In the late afternoon, I went to the dentist.
M: Why did you go to the dentist again To have a tooth pulled out or get a filling
W: Neither, I just had a check-up this time. One of my teeth on the right side ached when I drank cold water. I
got an X-ray, and the doctor said the tooth was just sensitive and there wasn’t a big problem.
M: That’s good to hear. What did you do on Saturday night
W: We went to see a stand-up comedy. After that, we went shopping. Eric bought a tie, and I tried on some
T-shirts and trousers, but I didn’t find anything I liked.
M: What did you do the next day
W: We spent a whole day going on a bike trip in the countryside.
Text 9
W: What do you usually do when you feel stressed
M: I usually jog five kilometers. I think jogging is an escape from the pressure of my life.
W: I tried doing yoga and reading comic books to reduce stress before, but they didn’t help much. Fortunately, I
discovered a very effective way to reduce stress — sound healing.
M: Sound healing Can you be more specific
W: Simply speaking, it’s healing through sound. A sound therapist uses instruments to produce sounds from nature
to relax people.
M: What kind of instruments are usually used
W: There are guitars, the Chinese guqin, gongs and handpans. Among them, I enjoy the Chinese guqin the most.
M: Where can you experience sound healing
W: I currently go to a sound therapy center. In addition, some yoga studios and tea rooms also offer sound
healing. I first experienced sound healing during a yoga class.
Text 10
The Worcester Public Library announced that through the end of March, people who have lost or damaged a
book or other borrowed items can bring a photograph, drawing or magazine clipping of a cat, and make their library
cards work again without paying fines. The library called the program March Meowness, a way to forgive people
who lost or damaged borrowed items by accident. Jason Homer, the executive director of the library, said in an
interview on Monday that about 400 people had their library accounts unblocked and could borrow books again
after bringing in their pictures or drawings of cats. In one case, a cat-less 7-year-old boy, who lost the book
Captain Underpants, had his library card work again after the staff gave him paper and a pencil to draw a cat. Like
many public libraries in the United States, the Worcester Public Library is trying to encourage people to return
there after the pandemic. The library had previously tried to raise the number of visitors with canned food drives.
The library staff held meetings for several months to come up with different creative ways to get people back
through the library doors. After these meetings, the Meowness program took shape. While the library had
previously stopped charging fines for late returns, many people who faced fees for lost items simply stayed away.
One woman named Julie, who had lost library DVDs by accident, regained access to her account with a
photograph of a cat.

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