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灌南县惠泽高级中学 2024~2025 学年第一学期第一次月考
高 一 英 语 试 卷
注意事项：
1. 考试时间 120 分钟，试卷满分 150 分。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 请用 2B 铅笔和 0.5 毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上指定区域内作答。
第一部分 听力（共两节，共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转
涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）
听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出
最佳选项，并标在调研卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有
关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of fruit does Mark like best
A. Oranges. B. Pears. C. Bananas.
2. Where did the woman work before
A. In a factory. B. In an office. C. In a restaurant.
3. How long have the speakers been waiting
A. 30 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes.
4. What will the woman do this afternoon
A. Go to the park. B. Take pictures. C. Have a class.
5. Why does the man ask for leave
A. He is seriously ill.
B. He likes to rest at home.
C. He has to look after his mother.
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. Where are the speakers
A. At a university. B. At an office. C. At home.
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7. What did the man do today
A. He attended a job interview. B. He wrote an article. C. He met some engineers.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10小题。
8. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The famous actors. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
9. What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life
A. It’s tough. B. It’s simple. C. It’s boring.
10. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. On a farm. C. In the countryside.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13小题。
11. How long has the man been in college
A. For less than one year. B. For about two years. C. For almost three years.
12. What does the man want to study right now
A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Chemistry.
13. How does the woman probably feel in the end
A. Worried. B. Happy. C. Angry.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 16小题。
14. Where is the woman from
A. Singapore. B. China. C. America.
15. What is the woman good at
A. Swimming. B. Skiing. C. Skating.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Relatives. B. Strangers. C. Friends.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20小题。
17. What is the speaker probably
A. A researcher. B. A doctor. C. An educator.
18. What happens when you ignore your basic needs
A. Your health improves. B. Your energy refreshes. C. Your body suffers.
19. What advice does the speaker give to people
A. Taking care of themselves. B. Giving more to others. C. Going on a journey.
20. What is the text mainly about
A. Importance of self-care.
B. Ways of improving health.
C. Experience of the speaker.
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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
Are you looking for some clubs suitable for you in the senior high school Here are some
introductions of popular clubs.
Speech Club
Do you enjoy talking Do you think you can be a future lawyer Try out for the school’s
speech team. Not only will you meet people and make new friends, you’ll also get to practice
public speaking, a valuable, important tool that you will use at every stage of your life.By
researching,talking about, and debating hot-button political, social,cultural,and environment
topics, you will also become more aware and up-to-date on current events.
Band Club
Are you in a band in junior high If so,you probably remember always hanging around with
your musical buddies(同伴). If you haven’t joined one of these three high school clubs yet,you
should!The beauty of these three classes is that they’re not merely fine arts electives(选修课),
they’re also clubs! Most high school bands give performances, and even go on trips to
Disneyland.Not sure Did I mention that studies show that students with music education tend to
receive higher grades You read it right.
Red Cross Club
If you are interested in the medical field or planning to take a combined M.D.program,
perhaps you should consider joining your school’s American Red Cross Club. As part of the high
school club working with the local Red Cross chapter,you can become a lifeguard, learn how to
perform CPR, or become a trained instructor who teaches others.
Language Clubs
Are you a native Spanish,French,or German speaker Or maybe you just really like the
foreign language class! Either way,you should consider joining your school’s language clubs and
learn a new language during your spare time.Spanish,French and German clubs put on several
charity and cultural events throughout the academic(学术) year. You could be helping others in
need, and making new friends all at the same time!
21.Which of the following suits you best if you dream of becoming a lawyer
A.Speech Club. B.Band Club. C.Red Cross Club. D.Language Clubs.
22.What is special about Band Club
A.It improves students’ grades. B.It helps students to make friends.
C.It enables students to be lifeguards. D.It makes students’ speaking ability better.
23.What do Red Cross Club and Language Clubs have in common
A.They both can give you a trip to Disneyland.
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B.They make you a man of many gifts and languages.
C.They enable you to give a hand to people in need.
D.They can help you to be a person with first-aid knowledge.
B
For many parents, raising a teenager is like fighting a long war, but years go by without any
clear winner. Like a border conflict between neighboring countries, the parent-teen war is about
boundaries: Where is the line between what I control and what you do
Both sides want peace, but neither feels it has any power to stop the conflict. In part, this is
because neither is willing to admit any responsibility for starting it. From the parents’ point of
view, the only cause of their fight is their adolescents’ complete unreasonableness. And of course,
the teens see it in exactly the same way, except oppositely. Both feel trapped.
In this article, I’ll describe three no-win situations that commonly arise between teens and
parents and then suggest some ways out of the trap.
The first no-win situation is quarrels over unimportant things. Examples include the color of
the teen’s hair, the cleanliness of the bedroom, the preferred style of clothing, the child’s failure
to eat a good breakfast before school, or his tendency to sleep until noon on the weekends.
Second, blaming. The goal of a blaming battle is to make the other admit that his bad
attitude is the reason why everything goes wrong.
Third, needing to be right. It doesn’t matter what the topic is—politics, the laws of physics,
or the proper way to break an egg—the point of these arguments is to prove that you are right
and the other person is wrong, for both wish to be considered an authority—someone who
actually knows something—and therefore to command respect. Unfortunately, as long as parents
and teens continue to assume that they know more than the other, they’ll continue to fight these
battles forever and never make any real progress.
24.Why does the author compare the parent-teen war to a border conflict
A．Both can continue for generations. B．Neither has any clear winner.
C．Both are about where to draw the line. D．Neither can be put to an end.
25. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean
A．The teens tend to have a full understanding of their parents.
B．The teens agree with their parents on the cause of the conflict.
C．The teens cause their parents of misleading them.
D．The teens blame their parents for starting the conflict.
26. Parents and teens want to be right because they want to ______.
A．give orders to the other B．know more than the other
C．gain respect from the other D．get the other to behave properly
27. What will the author most probably discuss in the paragraph that follows
A．Solutions for the parent-teen problems. B．Examples of the parent-teen war.
C．Causes for the parent-teen conflicts. D．Future of the parent-teen relationship.
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C
Anyone who’s lived through middle school knows those years can be particularly
challenging. Some researches show youths across the U.S. are struggling with mental health. The
physical health benefits of bike riding have been well-documented. Wilson, a researcher at Loma
Linda University School of Medicine, and his co-authors carried out a new study to see if taking
part in a cycling program could result in measurable changes in mind for teenagers.
The study involved more than 1,200 students, ages 11 to 14. Students participated in a
cycling class for at least three days a week, for a period of 6 weeks. They learned cycling safety
and practicing skills outdoors while raising their heart rate and just having fun. The students
completed standardized questionnaires before and after the program designed to measure their
health.
“We know cycling can benefit the body. Our research shows how it benefits the mind and
social relationships as well. Bike riding can be an ideal activity for adolescents because of the
benefits it offers,” said Wilson.
“Cycling engages several parts of brain function. You are looking at your hearing, you’re
balancing, you’re navigating and turning. Oftentimes, you’re doing it with someone else, so
there’s the positive effect of company or group activity,” said Allan Reiss, a professor at Stanford
University School of Medicine.
While exercise has powerful mental health benefits, it’s not universal. For example,
previous research has shown that teenage girls are at higher risk of mental health problems like
depression and anxiety than boys. The current study found that, while middle school girls
reported increased well-being after participating in the cycling program, that increase “may just
reach the kind of baseline level for male students,” Wilson said. And other aspects of healthy
living are also important, noted Wilson. The study found that teenagers who didn’t limit screen
time to a maximum of two hours a day, or who got less than the recommended 8.5 hours of sleep,
saw less improvement in their well-being, he said.
28. What does the new study mainly focus on
A. Challenges in middle school. B. Youths in America.
C. Physical benefits of cycling. D. Mental effects of bike riding.
29. What did the students do in the program
A. Attend the cycling class for a week. B. Learn how to keep safe while cycling.
C. Raise their heart rate by cycling indoors. D. Design questions to measure their health.
30. What is Reiss’s attitude to the result of the study
A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Unclear. D. Negative.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Application of the research results.
B. Doubts about the research methods.
C. Further explanation of the research findings.
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D. Supporting evidence from previous research.
D
Researchers from the University of Western Australia recently studied 3,000 middle and
high school students.Among them were 618 teenagers with one parent who lived away from
home for long periods of time because of work.The researchers wanted to know how the work of
these “fly-in,fly-out” parents might influence the health of their children.
A higher percentage(比例) of teenagers who experienced the long absence of a parent had
emotional(情感的 ) or behavioural problems compared with those whose parents worked more
traditional hours.This supports earlier research that found a high percentage of emotional
problems in teenagers who often returned to an empty house after school or whose parents were
seldom at dinner.
Findings also suggest that parents don’t have to be home all the time,but it helps to be home
at certain times.And the best parental presence for a teenager may sometimes be like a potted(盆
栽的) plant.
Many parents of teenagers have known this to be true and find ways to be present without
trying to start a conversation.One friend of mine quietly does housework each evening in the
sitting room where her teenagers watch TV.They enjoy each other’s company without the need to
talk.Another friend usually accepts his daughter’s invitation to work or read nearby while she sits
and does her homework.Perhaps,that,at least for some families,is the best way for a teenager and
their parents to stay close.
In fact,many years of research suggests that children use their parents as a safe base(基地,
大本营) from which to explore the world.Studies tell us that young children quietly follow their
parents’ movements from room to room,even while going on with their own activities.Perhaps
our teens,like babies,feel most at ease when their parents are still around.They don’t want to stay
away from parents who allow them freedom.
A new school year is at hand,so as parents we could offer our teenagers a “potted flower”,as
a gift, whose quiet and steady(稳定的) presence will give them a great day.
32.What did the study find about the 618 teens
A.They had more dinners with their parents.
B.They were more prepared to help themselves.
C.They showed more dislike for traditional working hours.
D.They were more likely to have trouble with their feelings.
33.What is the author’s attitude to her two friends’ behaviour
A.She doubts them. B.She supports them.
C.She is worried about them. D.She cares little about them.
34.What does earlier research say about young kids according to paragraph 5
A.They want their parents’ presence. B.They want their parents to be safe.
C.They want more freedom from parents. D.They show more interest in new activities.
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35.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.Teens Want Potted-Plant Parents B.Your Kids Still Need Conversation
C.Quiet Families Raise Healthier Teenagers D.Parents Know Little About Today’s Teenagers
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。
Being a teenager is hard. You’re trying to grow into an adult and are facing new challenges
every day. 36 Remember that your feelings are normal and everyone struggles with
self-confidence at youth. You can take some steps to improve your confidence by applying
confident body language.
Make eye contact.
Making eye contact with another person is a great way to show confidence. People will treat
you with more respect if you are able to look them in the eyes. 37 That can make the other
person feel uncomfortable.
Stay visible(引人注目的).
Never hide behind your hair or curl up(蜷缩 ) in a ball. Confident people have body
language that presents they deserve(值得 ) to be there. So keep your hair off your face. 38
Besides, you should sit tall. Make sure you’re sitting up straight with your head up.
Keep smiling.
A sincere smile makes you look better and friendlier, but did you know it also helps you feel
better Studies have found that even forcing yourself to smile can lighten your mood. 39
Smiling makes you look more comfortable, and can even make you more memorable.
Being a teenager is not an easy time. You are forming your identity and learning about the
world… and so is everybody else! Take confidence in the fact that your feelings and struggles
are normal. 40
A. Put your hands in your lap or on your desk.
B. But you don’t need to fix your eyes on them.
C. Keep it behind your ears or pull it back if you need to.
D. And remind yourself that you can use confident body language.
E. You may sometimes feel anxious about all the changes in your life.
F. And if you are feeling happier, you will likely feel more confident, too.
G. Practice making eye contact with people you are most comfortable with.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分55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和 D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Eddie McCarthy was watching the local TV news when he suddenly saw a 41 face on
the screen: Roman, one of his high school math students. His parents were 42 looking for a
live kidney(肾 ) donor for him. McCarthy decided he would get a blood test to see if he
might be a 43 match.
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Roman’s kidneys were failing, and he would likely have to wait three to five years for a
donor kidney, 44 more than 92,000 people were on the waiting list.
Roman’s mother said, “Every birthday was bittersweet, knowing that Roman was getting closer to
45 a kidney transplant(移植).” His parents began an all-out 46 for a living donor two
years ago.
Then in February, their 47 came after McCarthy saw them on the local news. McCarthy
got a blood test at a local clinic and 48 that his blood type was O positive like Roman’s. He
soon did more tests. At the end of June, he 49 news that he would be a great donor match
for Roman.
When the hospital 50 in June that the operation would be performed, Roman's parents
began to shed tears.
Roman’s transplant went smoothly, and he was pretty much back to being a 51
15-year-old kid. His parents’ friends 52 a GoFundMe account for him to help pay the
expense.
“Everyone in our family will forever be 53 for what the donor did,” Roman's
mother said. “We hope that McCarthy’s 54 will give hope to others who are 55 what
we did, and that they’ll also find donors.”
41. A. familiar B. precious C. common D. different
42. A. comfortably B. happily C. anxiously D. secretly
43. A. strange B. potential C. regular D. original
44. A. if B. until C. because D. although
45. A. admitting B. needing C. improving D. balancing
46. A. search B. responsibility C. suggestion D. excuse
47. A. competition B. challenge C. pride D. luck
48. A. remembered B. commented C. learned D. imagined
49. A. ignored B. spread C. received D. brought
50. A. determined B. argued C. battled D. praised
51. A. perfect B. generous C. similar D. normal
52. A. stole B. started C. saved D. sold
53. A. thankful B. patient C. eager D. concerned
54. A. remark B. target C. title D. gift
55. A. showing off B. going through C. holding on to D. getting over
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。
A positive attitude is very important as it will make our life easier. In life, not everything
goes as 56 (smooth) as we want. There will be times 57 we will face problems and
difficulties. The most 58 (challenge) part is how we react when we experience problems and
difficulties. Instead of being discouraged, those who have a positive attitude will treat each
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failure as a lesson. And they will be inspired 59 (achieve) the goal. However, those who do
not have the positive attitude will see problems and difficulties in 60 different way. With
different 61 (attitude), the result will be quite different. Since every one of us possesses the
same amount of time, why don't we just make the most 62 the same amount of time with a
positive attitude Life 63 (it) is already hard. It will be much 64 (good) if we have a
positive attitude which will make our life happier and easier.If you learn to see the bright side of
life when you 65 (surround) by difficulties, you will be building your positive attitude fast.
第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
66.__________ happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.
67.__________ (unfortunate), your parents do not always agree and that makes you feel
unhappy.
68.You have both a new desire for__________ (independent) and a continued need for your
parents’ love and support.
69.He gave her a confident smile and his__________ (confident) made her faced with challenge
bravely.
70.All of us are eager __________ an opportunity to achieve our aims.
71.We'll be responsible for your safety and you need to take __________ (responsible) for your
actions.
72.He dealt with the problem in a highly__________ (profession) way.
73.Nowadays，people are ___________(concern)about the environment they live.
74.After a heated__________（argue) , we finally reached agreement.
75.Sean’s __________ (perform) at school has greatly improved.
第四节 选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
shoot up last but not least back down lie in rise to remind
be based on as a result of the key to result in turn out advance
76. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, __________
in height or getting left far behind.
77.I found Maths quite easy and enjoyable because the material was__________ in the UK
than in China.
78.Through this kind of healthy discussion, you will learn when__________ and when to ask
your parents to relax their control.
79.However, for those of you with a positive mind, opportunity__________ each challenge.
80. Every time the boy__________ by his mother of anything related to school records, he
turned impatient.
81.Instead, you should set goals __________ your abilities and skills.
82.__________ keeping the peace is regular and honest communication.
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83.Teenager’s physical changes may __________ such family tensions.
84.Everything__________ all right in the end,and the changes and challenges of your teenage
years will prepare you for adulthood.
85.__________ ,always look on the bright side and never lose hope ,even difficult situations.
第五节 完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
86. 你是否觉得，你已无法在任何事情上与父母达成一致？
Do you feel that you just cannot ______________________with your parents on anything
87. Last year, I _______________to study at a British secondary school as an exchange student.
去年,我有机会作为交换生在英国的一所中学学习。
88. ____________________________ good study habits, useful skills and a positive attitude.
同样重要的还有良好的学习习惯、实用的技能和积极的态度。
89.In time you will find yourself________________ a well-rounded individual.
最后,你们会发现自己逐渐全面成长。
90. Perhaps they have experienced something similar and do not want you______________ the
same pain.
或许他们经历过类似的事情,不想让你经受同样的痛苦。
第四部分 应用文写作（共两节，满分 15分）
91.假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Lisa给你发来一封邮件，说进入高中后父母对她的学
习期望值太高，为此她感到压力很大。请你给她回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示理解并给予安慰；2. 提出建议；3. 表达美好祝愿。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右（开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数）；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Lisa,
I am sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time at the moment.______________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
Li Hua
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高 一 英 语 答 案
第一部分 听力（共两节，共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 A C A C C 6-10 C B C B A 11-15 B C A B A 16-20 B B C A A
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)
21-23 A A C 24-27 C D C A 28-31. D B A C 32-35 D B A A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 E B C F D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 55 分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45. A C B C B 46-50. A D C C A 51-55. D B A D B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.smoothly 57.when 58.challenging 59. to achieve 60.a
61. attitudes 62.of 63.itself 64.better 65.are surrounded
单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66.Whatever 67.Unfortunately 68.independence 69.confidence 70.for
71.responsibility 72.professional 73.concerned 74.argument 75.performance
选词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
76.shooting up 77. less advanced 78. to back down 79.lies in 80.was reminded
81.based on 82. The key to 83.result in 84.will turn out 85.Last but not least
完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
86.see eye to eye 87.had the chance/opportunity 88.Of equal importance are
89. growing into 90. to go through
第四部分 应用文写作（共两节，满分15分）
Dear Lisa,
I am sorry to hear that you are going through a hard time at the moment. The truth is that a number of students are under stress when entering senior high school, so there is no need for you to feel alone. Here I'd like to offer you some useful suggestions.
First of all, try to put yourself in your parents' shoes, then you will understand why they expect so much of you — maybe they see a bright future for you. Second, you could try communicating your feelings to your parents in a friendly way, which will help you reduce your stress. Last but not least, be confident about yourself, and everything will come out right in time.
I hope you can free yourself from your stress soon and improve your relationship with your parents.
Best wishes,
Li Hua
高一听力录音原文
Text 1
W: Mark, what kind of fruit do you want There are pears, bananas and oranges in the kitchen.
M: The last, please. They are my favorite fruit.
W: OK. A moment, please.
Text 2
M: Hey, Helen. What are you doing for work now
W: I work in a factory. It can be challenging, but I enjoy hard work.
M: I still work at the restaurant where we worked together. Guess what I’ve got a pay rise!
Text 3
W: I wonder if Henry is coming.
M: We’re supposed to be here at eight sharp. He told me he would be here at eight o’clock and it’s already half past eight.
W: Perhaps something is wrong with him.
Text 4
M: Would you like to go to the park with me later I’m going to try out my new camera and take some beautiful photos.
W: I’d love to, but I have my geography class this afternoon. Have a good time!
Text 5
W: Hi, Mark! How are things with you these days
M: Not too bad, except Mom is laid up with a cold. So I have to ask for leave and stay home for her.
Text 6
W: How was your first day at work, dear
M: Great! It’s my first office job, and I really enjoyed it.
W: I’m glad. It’s great that you’re getting this work experience while you’re home from university for the summer vacation.
M: Agreed! Today, I created an article about new technology. I wrote this piece about how Chinese factories and engineers make 3D printing and smart glasses available worldwide!
W: That sounds very exciting. Now, come into the kitchen, and I’ll get you some food.
Text 7
W: Tom, what were you watching just now
M: I was watching a TV series Heartland. It’s about a family who lives on a farm with horses and cattle.
W: Why did you watch such a series It must be very boring.
M: Well, I really love watching it. Though its story is neither exciting nor touching, it tells about the life that I truly want to live.
W: You mean a simple and peaceful life
M: Yes. I’ve been thinking a lot recently about living in the countryside like my grandparents. I can keep many animals and plants and then get safe, healthy food there. I can even slow my pace in the busy world, looking at the scenery around the world and enjoying myself.
W: So do you want to move to the countryside
M: Yes. If you get tired of the city life someday, why not experience it for yourself
W: Well, I grew up here. Life here is so much more exciting.
Text 8
W: Son, it’s time you decided on a course of study. You’ve been in college for almost two years. Haven’t you decided what you want to do with your life
M: That’s a big question, Mom. And I haven’t had any idea yet. But I have been thinking hard about what I want to study. I think I should study chemistry. The major will look good on applications if I want to apply to medical school. It’ll also look good on job applications if I decide to join a big company after I graduate. I could work for a company that makes medicine. Or I could become an artist.
W: Wait a minute — did you say you want to become an artist We aren’t sending you to an art school...
M: I didn’t say that. But if I did want to be an artist, studying chemistry might be useful. Right now, I’m learning about some famous painters who studied chemistry. Some of them created their own paints, using what they learned in their chemistry courses.
W: You’re worrying me, Daniel.
Text 9
M: Hello! You seem worried. Can I help you
W: Oh, I don’t know how to ski.
M: Is it the first time that you have come here to ski
W: Yes. It’s even the first time I have seen the real white snow.
M: No kidding! Where are you from One of my friends is from Singapore, and there’s no snow there. Are you a Chinese
W: Yes. My family and I lived in Hainan, China before we came to America. We do not have snow in winter. It’s always sunny.
M: No wonder. I guess you must be a good swimmer, then.
W: You’re right. Swimming is my favourite hobby. I enjoy the feeling in the water. But I simply don’t know what to do on the snow.
M: Don’t worry. I’m sure you will learn it very soon. Now, keep bending while going down. OK. Move slowly. Do just like what I do. Yes, great.
W: I see. Oh, I am not that nervous! Thank you. You are so kind. How I wish we could be friends.
Text 10
Whenever I work with my patients on improving their health, we start by asking a simple question, “Who is the most important person in your life ” Many people answer that the most important person is their child, their parent, their husband or wife or others they love. But the real answer is YOU! You are the most important person in your life!
When we put ourselves first, we are often seen as self-centred. But the reality is that when we take care of ourselves, we have even more to give to others. When someone says“I don’t have time to take care of myself”, what does that really mean It means you don’t think your basic needs are worthy of care. The truth is that when you don’t take care of yourself, every part of your body suffers. When you don’t eat right, your cells suffer. When you let stress get to you, your body suffers. All that damage actually ages you and makes you more likely to suffer from diseases. So what is the first step you should take on your journey to a younger, healthier, and happier you Make yourself the most important person in your life.

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