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沈阳二中2024-2025学年度上学期10月阶段测试
高二 （26届） 英语试题
说明：1. 测试时间：120分钟 总分：150分
2. 考生务必将答案答在答题卡相应位置上，在试卷上作答无效。
第I卷 （80分）
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A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，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 does the woman occupy herself in doing
A. Taking dance classes. B. Finishing reports. C. Preparing for a long race.
2. What does the man think of his job
A. It’s enjoyable. B. It’s boring. C. It’s worrying.
3. What is the woman mainly doing
A. Sharing experience in checking price labels.
B. Giving tips on washing clothes properly.
C. Praising the man’s laundry service.
4. Who might Sarah be
A. An HR director. B. A saleswoman. C. An accountant.
5. How did the man go to work today
A. On foot. B. By subway. C. By car.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置，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。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why is the woman unwilling to get an electronic lock
A. It is too expensive.
B. She might forget the password.
C. It may have some technical problems.
7. What does the man suggest doing
A. Picking a well-recognized brand.
B. Carrying a spare traditional key.
C. Downloading an app to their smartphones.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What has impressed Lisa most about her dormitory life
A. Having discussions on courses. B. Watching late-night movies. C. Taking part in DIY projects.
9. What has Lisa learned from her dormitory life
A. Calmness. B. Independence. C. Responsibility.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What subject does the man teach
A. World history. B. Literature. C. Science.
11. What does the man think can better help students engage in preservation
A. Holding some competitions.
B. Organizing field trips to museums.
C. Encouraging them to do volunteer work.
12. What is the point of preserving cultural heritage according to the woman
A. It teaches people about diversity. B. It connects people to their roots. C. It positively influences the future.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man’s first piece of advice for the woman
A. Setting off at her own speed. B. Wearing a helmet at all times. C. Exploring different routes.
14. Where does the man normally go cycling
A. Along the coast. B. In the nearby park. C. In the mountains.
15. What is the longest distance the man has cycled
A.50 kilometers. B.100 kilometers. C.150 kilometers.
16. Why does the man enjoy group rides
A. They help break his cycling record.
B. They give him a sense of belonging.
C. They usually involve intense competition.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was mentioned in the open letter
A. The concern about AI affecting human creativity in writing.
B. The role of science fiction in influencing AI development.
C. The potential benefits of AI in the field of writing.
18. What is the main topic of the book HUM
A. A fact-checking program with the power to change facts.
B. A poet who agrees to work with an AI poetry company.
C. A wife and mother who is out of work due to AI.
19. Who is Ryan Doherty
A. A government worker. B. A doctor. C. A director.
20. Which work was created with the help of AI
A. Sike. B. Death of an Author. C. In Our Likeness.
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。
A
Families and Youth: Instructions for Volunteering in the Golden Gate National Parks
With a number of our volunteer programs, all ages are welcome and families are encouraged. Our park volunteer programs are designed to provide a rewarding and safe volunteer experience, but when working with families and young volunteers, we need active adult guardian participation to be successful.
Instruction:
※ The park volunteer programs are not drop-off programs.
· Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent approval section signed on.
· Adult guardian required for volunteers under the age of 15.
· Children under the age of 7 must have a dedicated adult guardian that can help them participate.
· Young children who cannot participate in the work are welcome to attend, but we ask that they do not become a distraction to other volunteers.
※ Adult guardians are expected to act as positive role models and to help their young volunteers participate in a safe and constructive way.
· Participate fully in the volunteer program.
· Demonstrate safe tool use, politely work with others.
· Provide motivation and encouragement.
Preparation:
What to Bring All need to complete a volunteer agreement form (PDF).
Bring a reusable water bottle. We’ll have water stations for refills.
If you have a pair of favorite gloves, feel free to bring those.
All necessary tools, supplies, gloves, and training will be provided.
What to Wear You are advised to take a hat and sunscreen.
Long pants and closed to e shoes are required.
Bring layers of clothing for changing weather and a raincoat if necessary.
21. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A textbook. B. An activity plan. C. A report. D. A guideline.
22. What role do adult guardians play in the volunteer program
A. Serve as instructors to the volunteers. B. Provide necessary tools and training.
C. Make sure of safety and set a good example. D. Need to guide the volunteer under 18 years old.
23. What are the must-bring items for volunteers
A. Closed-toe shoes and sunscreen. B. Gloves, tools and training materials.
C. A reusable water bottle and a raincoat. D. A volunteer agreement form and long pants.
B
“Are you OK, Cassie ” Jonah asked, from the doorway of the Sea Holly Cafe.
Cassie had been sitting on a chair outside for the past 10 minutes, but not really taking in the beauty of the sea.
“Oh, I should be getting back to work.” She rose hurriedly.
“We’re not busy, take your time.” Jonah came with a cappuccino for her. “Thanks.” She accepted the coffee, “Everything’ s fine.” Then Jonah nodded, revealing a comforting smile, and went back inside.
He was a great boss, but Cassie didn’t feel like telling him what was wrong.
Cassie had gone to study fine art hopefully but dropped out after only a year due to the unbearable homesickness. Since then, she hadn’t touched her paints for a whole year. Today was doomed （注定） to be a sad date, the anniversary of her exciting plans turning to dust. She felt a crushing sense of disappointment. In her painting, she had captured a good likeness of the cloudy sky and the reflection of the dying light upon the water, but the picture did have a sad, dreary （沉闷的） quality.
About 20 minutes later, she was shocked by a voice at her shoulder, “That’s beautiful.”
Cassie turned, and there was a woman wearing a blue coat. The woman eyed it again. “You have talent, but there is much sadness in it, for one so young.” Cassie’s eyes were filled with tears. “My name’s Willow,” the woman said kindly, “Why not try painting the sunrise instead, my dear You might find it helps.”
With Willow’s words echoing in her brain, Cassie rose an hour earlier the next day, caught a bus to the beach and began to paint again.
When she finished, Jonah was just opening up. He picked the painting up and appreciated it at eye height. “Hey, this is good. It’s really —” For a moment he struggled for the word, then found it and turned to her, beaming （眉开眼笑）. “Optimistic!”
In her picture the sun was powering into the sky, casting a clear, golden pathway across the sea.
24. Which of the following best explains “He was a great boss” underlined in paragraph 5
A. Jonah offered a coffee to Cassie. B. Jonah ran a successful cafe business.
C. Jonah figured out what was wrong with Cassie. D. Jonah was considerate of Cassie’s emotional upset.
25. What led to Cassie’s low spirits
A. That her paints were covered with dust.
B. That her homesickness was aroused again.
C. That her original plan was abandoned midway.
D. That her painting was full of a sorrowful and dull quality.
26. Why did Willow advise Cassie to paint the sunrise
A. It was more beautiful. B. It might cheer Cassie up.
C. It showcased sadness. D. It made a difference to Willow.
27. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. The Sun Always Rises B. Every Man Has Its Price
C. Strike While the Iron Is Hot D. A Good Medicine Tastes Bitter
C
For many students, math class is the subject of nightmares. Many who enthusiastically show off their counting skills in pre-school years later consider math class the most hated hour of the school day. The problem, according to a Stanford education professor, is a matter of mindset.
Jo Boaler, professor of mathematics education at Stanford, has studied how students learn math, to identify why so many students end up hating or fearing math, and, too often, underachieve. In her new book, Mathematical Mindsets, Boaler describes how society has traditionally valued one type of math learner — one who can memorize well and calculate fast — compared with others who have the same potential but may be slower.
The “testing culture” in American schools is a major problem for math learners, Boaler said, noting that exams and tests are far more common in math than other subjects. The combination of frequent testing, procedural teaching and uninteresting questions disconnected from students’ lives causes many students to regard math as a “cold, lifeless subject” without a human connection.
The good news is that any student’s negative perception of math can dramatically change, Boaler said. She works with Stanford psychology Professor Carol Dweck to deliver growth mindset interventions （干预） to teachers and students. A “growth mindset” is built around the idea that most basic abilities can be developed and expanded upon through dedication and hard work. By contrast, with a “fixed mindset,” people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed characteristics.
“When we open up mathematics and teach broad, visual, creative math, then we teach math as a learning subject instead of as a performance subject,” Boaler said, “The outcome is that the subject becomes deeper and filled with more connections, so students enjoy it more and achieve at higher levels.”
Critics such as Marina Ratner, professor of mathematics at the University of California, express doubt towards moving away from traditional methods. Math is math; there is no shortcut. They argue that without solid basic skills, students might struggle with subjects like algebra （代数）, let alone tackling any other higher-level STEM courses.
28. What problem is presented for many students while learning math
A. Students fear math due to abstract concepts. B. There is a lack of standardized tests in math.
C. Math learners focus on advanced concepts too early. D. Traditional math teaching discourages many students.
29. Which pair best describes the contrast between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset
A. Flexible methods vs. standard methods. B. Group learning vs. individual learning.
C. Improvable abilities vs. inborn abilities. D. Long-term results vs. short-term results.
30. How might Jo Boaler recommend teaching the division of 10 by 5
A. By increasing timed drills. B. By employing pictures and models.
C. By encouraging repeated reviews. D. By rewarding quick calculations.
31. What is Marina Ratner’s attitude towards traditional methods of math teaching
A. Unclear. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Critical
D
Inspired by the medical bay of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek （星际迷航）, a research team from the University of Waterloo uses radar technology to monitor people’ s health while at the wheel, turning an ordinary car or truck into a mobile medical center.
Dr. George Shaker, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, is working with a team of graduate students to combine radar with evolving vehicle technology to make health checks easier. The idea is to use the time people spend in their cars to gather data on their health for accurate analysis and preventative treatment—without the need for any type of wearable devices.
The radar, smaller than a USB thumb drive, is placed into the vehicle cabin and sends out signals that detect human vibrations （颤动）, which are then sent back to the radar. The built-in AI system collects and analyzes the data to build a medical picture and identify any potential conditions. At the end of the driver’s journey, the system sends the report directly to their cell phone for review.
For Shaker and his team, the challenge was evolving the technology to identify changes in breathing patterns or heart rhythms that signify potential health issues related to cardiovascular conditions as well as respiratory system conditions.
“We focused on enhancing data collection for exact information related to people’s health issues and teaching the AI how to make medical interpretations from this data. Another important consideration was personal privacy and security —no data is stored on the cloud; it is sent to the monitored person’s cellphone only,” said Ali Ghara, the lead PhD. student on the project.
The research team is building on this work to expand the radar technology’s capabilities to monitor all vehicle occupants’ overall health and well-being, run diagnostics and generate quality medical reports that flag any issues that need attention, as well as assist with emergency communication in the event of an accident.
32. What can we learn about the radar technology
A. It combines with vehicle technology to assess the driver’s health.
B. It sends the health report to the driver’s phone for review.
C. It provides more accurate health data than wearables.
D. It creates medical pictures to reveal healthy secrets.
33. What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A. The working principle of the radar device. B. The significance of the built-in AI system.
C. The potential health conditions of drivers. D. The development of vehicle technology.
34. What can be inferred from Ali Ghara’s words in paragraph 5
A. The AI needs training to collect health data. B. AI’s interpretation of medical date is accurate.
C. Cellphones monitor personal privacy and security. D. The team is improving data collection and analysis.
35. What does the follow-up study aim to do
A. Ensure the privacy of medical reports. B. Warn the drivers of potential accidents.
C. Enhance health monitoring for all passengers. D. Apply the radar technology across vehicles.
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。
Photography for me has always been a key. It opens up doors, gives me an excuse to travel with more purpose, and lets me see behind the scenes. 36 —“Better get back to taking photos. Nice to chat!”
What is my advice to beginners I didn’t study photography; I’m not formally trained; 37 But that’s not what photography is about for me. If you want to be a photographer, be constantly asking yourself the question: “What is the story here ” It doesn’t matter if you are shooting a dish at your favorite restaurant or the food waste processing plant that deals with what’s left over. 38 What does that mean If I’m photographing a dinner party for Social Supply, it’s important to capture not just the plate of food, but to step back and capture the scene around it. If I’m taking photos of a mushroom harvest in Yunnan, I make sure to find an angle that shows just how much they’ve harvested, but also a few close-ups of the weathered hands that are carefully sorting.
39 I’ve taken hundreds of thousands of photos this year alone. The more you shoot the better you will be. So, start shooting—anything and everything, but specially your friends’ businesses and projects.
Do I have a good camera Yes, but some people still think that the photos I post from my phone were taken on that camera, so don’t confuse a good device with being a good photographer. 40 So start there, and start today.
A. Let the story guide you.
B. I have virtually no art experience.
C. Like anything, photography requires practice.
D. Photography becomes an incredible drive to travel.
E. Some of my favorite photographers just use the phone.
F. It also helps to slip out of awkward small talk at parties.
G. I feel deeply connected with whatever is captured through my camera lens.
第II卷 (70分）
第二部分 英语知识运用 （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。
Welcome to the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders. In this Tokyo eatery, the waiters and waitresses have one thing 41 : They all have dementia, a mental disease that affects the ability to think, remember, and behave normally. It’s a 42 thing for them to mix things up, bring the wrong dish, misunderstand what a customer requests or 43 the glass of water they are supposed to deliver to some table. Yet. a reported 99 percent of customers love their experiences and are 44 by their inter action with the staff.
While Japan is one of the countries that have highest life expectancy in the world, according to the OECD, the proportion of its population that 45 diseases like dementia is among the highest in the world. Two out of three Japanese people affected by dementia live at home and tend to be isolated, which 46 the condition.
Shiro Oguni created the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders. He has a (n) 47 of making society in Japan and elsewhere more 48 . tolerant and relaxed about dementia, as the restaurant’s website explains. However, Oguni has a broader goal: 49 self-esteem to his workers and giving back their sense of 50 purpose, which is often taken away from seniors.
It seems that Oguni is already 51 his goals. Now there’s a similar UK cafe 52 by volunteers with dementia. A similar edition of the Restaurant of Mistaken Orders was introduced at a Chinese eatery in Japan. The 53 here, as the website reveals, is not just to let employees sample the concept, but also to help 54 a society where people can live with peace of mind even if they have 55 .
41. A. in vain B. on purpose C. in common D. on end
42. A. regular B. sensitive C. tough D. precious
43. A. deliver B. drink C. touch D. smell
44. A. shocked B. confused C. inspired D. permitted
45. A. suffers from B. weighs up C. checks out D. looks into
46. A. refreshes B. improves C. reflects D. worsens
47. A. path B. aspect C. image D. vision
48. A. well-behaved B. mild C. traditional D. open-minded
49. A. quoting B. restoring C. declining D. linking
50. A. political B. natural C. social D. medical
51. A. imagining B. realizing C. scoring D. appreciating
52. A. rented B. booked C. staffed D. designed
53. A. intention B. resource C. fantasy D. definition
54. A. protest B. leave C. control D. establish
55. A. requests B. diseases C. divisions D. budgets
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.
Potala Palace is an ancient palace, composed of two parts—the Red Palace as the center and the White Palace as wings. The palace, apart from being the 56 (art) concentration of ancient Tibetan architecture, is also an art treasure of Tibet.
As the symbol of Tibet, Potala Palace has many things worth 57 (see), the architecture of the entire construction, the splendid well-preserved artworks, and various kinds of religious treasures etc. By sightseeing all those 58 (highlight), you can trace back to the old days of Tibet and experience the glory of Tibet’s history. The main buildings of Potala Palace. 59 (locate) on the Red Hill by the side of the Lhasa River, is not only a splendid palace but also a treasure house 60 you can see precious arts and learn Tibetan culture and history. The walls were piled by granite （花岗岩） with 61 thickness of 25 meters. Because of its brilliant arts and history, travelers see it 62 the No. I must-see attraction in Tibet. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Potala Palace is the 63 (high) palace in altitude in the world.
Potala Palace’s history can be traced back to about 1,300 years ago and it 64 (be) through several large reconstructions ever since. It was 65 (original) built in the 7th century when the Tubo Kingdom ruled Tibet to house the King Srongtsen Gampo and his two wives —Princess Wencheng of the Tang Empire and Princess Bhrikuti of Nepal.
第三部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假 定你是李华，来自阳光中学，你校乒乓球队应邀去澳大利亚一所中学参加乒乓球友谊赛。请你给举办学校的联系人Mr Williams写一封邮件询问相关事宜，内容包括：
(1) 接受邀请，表示感谢：
(2) 询问食宿、交通及比赛日程等方面的安排。
注意：
(1) 词数80左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数：
(2) 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr Williams,
I am Li Hua, a student from Sunshine Middle School.
Thank you for all your help and look forward to your reply.
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续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When Dr Henderson was assigning project mates for his psychology class, I secretly hoped that he would pair me with my best friend or at least a classmate I could have some fun with. Above all, I hoped he wouldn’t assign me to work with the fiercely competitive and extremely serious fellow who always wore dark clothes and apparently had a personality to match. As fate （命运） would have it. Dr Henderson very deliberately matched everyone in class and announced that I would be working with the one person in class I wanted to avoid.
I went up to my new teammate and introduced myself. He looked at me as though I weren’t there. I felt he treated me as though I would hold him back and probably make him fail to get an A in the course. He wasn’t mean or abusive; he just gave me the impression that he could do whatever project we dreamed up better if he did it alone.
Needless to say, I didn’t look forward to an entire term of being brushed off, but I tried to make the best of it and didn’t say anything for fear that I would make things worse.
The project required each team to develop a hypothesis （假说）, set up an experiment to test the hypothesis, do the statistical analysis and present the findings. Whatever grade the team received would be shared by both students.
When my teammate and I met to discuss our project, I was uneasy. Here was this challenging student who had a reputation for single-mindedness and good grades-the exact opposite of me. I actually wanted to drop the class at one point, but stopped short because I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of my chickening out （临阵脱逃）. I decided to stick to it no matter what.
After long discussions we somehow agreed to do a study on the psychological well-being of teenagers. I wasn’t sure what it meant exactly, but at least we had a topic.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Para 1 We started to meet regularly to draw up our plans.
Para 2 One day I got word that he was admitted to hospital for a serious disease.
沈阳二中2024-2025学年度上学期10月阶段测试
高二 (26届） 英语试题答案
听力
1-5CABAB6-10 CACAB11-15 ACABC16-20 BACCB
阅读答案
21-23 DCD24-27 DCBA28-31 DCBB32-35 AADC
七选五答案
36-40 FBACE
完形填空答案
41-45 CABCA46-50DDDBC51-55 BCADB
语法填空
56. artistic 57. seeing 58. highlights 59. located 60. where
61. a 62. as 63. highest 64. has been 65. originally
小作文答案
Dear Mr Williams,
I’m Li Hua, a student from Sunshine Middle School. We’re delighted to accept the invitation to play a friendly table tennis match. which will no doubt strengthen our friendship.1 am writing to learn about the arrangements.
Since it is the first time for us to go to Australia, we’d like to know the details about the accommodations so that we can make some preparations in advance. If possible, we prefer to live in host families to experience local culture. Besides, is it possible for you to pick us up at the airport after our arrival I would appreciate it if we could work out a proper schedule for both sides.
Thank you for all your help and look forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写答案
We started to meet regularly to draw up our plans. As expected, my ideas were completely ignored by him during our first few meetings, which made me feel a mixture of both admiration for his intelligence and discomfort for his indifference. To keep up with his pace, I began to dig more about the project, searching information online, conducting interviews and collecting data. My devotion gradually melted my teammate’s heart and his attitudes towards me began to change. It was the first time that I had assumed that we could be called a team. The whole project went on smoothly. close to the final stage.
One day I got word that he was admitted to hospital for a serious disease. Shocked and worried, I paid a visit to him without delay. What moved me most was that he asked me about the progress of the project regardless of his poor physical conditions and begged me to finish the project. It was exactly at that moment that I made up my mind to achieve a satisfying shared grade. With his guidance. I finished the statistical analysis and presented the findings. Delightedly, our efforts paid off as Dr. Gullickson awarded us an A+. In the whole process, not only did I challenge myself and achieve success, but I won precious friendship from a previously inaccessible guy.
Text 1忙碌的生活
M: How’s life treating you
W: Pretty busy. I’m training hard for the coming marathon in our city. And you
M: Well, I’m busy with some reports during the day and dance classes at night.
Text 2音响师的工作
W: How’s your job as a sound engineer Is it boring
M: Definitely not. It’s a rewarding career. I operate various devices and balance the levels of different sounds to create an engaging audio experience.
Text 3洗衣服注意事项
W: Do you know any dos and don’ ts for laundry
M: Yeah. Always check care labels, right
W: That’s right! Use cold water for colored clothes and hot water for white clothes. As for delicate fabrics, use the gentle cycle. And don’t forget to empty out the pockets.
M: Got it. laundry expert!
Text 4公司新人
W: Calvin, have you met the newcomer Do you know if he’s a salesman or an accountant
M: I have no idea. Let’s ask Sarah. She does the hiring and firing in our company. She should know who he is.
W: Okay.
Text 5尾号限行
W: You didn’t drive to work today. Did your car break down
M: No, my license plate number is restricted today. I took the subway instead. It gave me a different feeling.
Text 6电子锁
M: ⑥Have you considered switching to an electronic lock since you often forget your key Electronic locks are more convenient, though they are more expensive.
W: I’m not keen on the idea: ⑥I worry about technical issues with electronic ones.
M: Electronic locks have advanced technology, and we can even control them with our smartphones.
W: Traditional locks have been reliable for ages. And I prefer the touch of a traditional key.
M: I understand your concerns. ⑦We can choose a leading brand and set up a strong password.
Text 7宿舍生活
M: ⑧⑨Lisa, you have lived in your dormitory for nearly three years. How do you feel
W: Pretty good! My roommates are nice. We often watch late-night movies. ⑧We once tried DIY projects together, which has been the most impressive thing for me.
M: Sounds like fun!
W: Yeah. Dormitory life is like a crash course in real-world skill ⑨I’ve learned to stay calm and handle things positively instead of just complaining.
M: I hope I can adapt to dormitory life like you do. I want to become more independent and responsible.
Text 8保护文化遗产
M: ⑩I’m planning to integrate knowledge about preserving cultural heritage into classes.
W: Great idea. ⑩How do you plan to do it in your literature class
M: Well. ⑩I could explore historical texts and discuss the cultural context in which they were written.
W: Interesting approach. In science class, I can talk about the scientific techniques used in preservation, like climate control and material analysis.
M: Wonderful. Now. how do we get students actively involved in preservation
W: We can organize field trips to local museums or heritage sites, and encourage them to do volunteer work.
M: Exactly. Involving them in projects, like starting awareness campaigns or hosting literature competitions, could make it more meaningful.
W: I agree. So what do you think is the significance of preserving cultural heritage
M: It connects us to our roots, develops a sense of identity, and teaches us about diversity.
W: Well said. Preserving our past is not just a duty but a way to enrich our future.
Text 9骑行
W: I heard you are really into cycling. Henry. I’ve been thinking about giving it a try. Any tips for a beginner
M: Definitely! First, get a comfortable bike and start at your own pace. Begin with short rides and gradually increase the distance. Next, always wear a helmet for safety. Plus, don’t hesitate to explore different routes.
W: Good advice. Do you have a regular cycling route
M: Yes. Most of the time, I go cycling in the nearby park, and sometimes I ride along he coast or in he mountains.
W: Nice. What’s the longest distance you’ve cycled 50 kilometers
M: My best record is 3 times that distance.
W: Amazing! I admire your willpower. By the way, I’ve heard about group rides. Have you ever attended one
M: Yeah. Croup rides are fantastic. I like them. I enjoy meeting fellow cyclists and sharing my experiences with them. And there’s a great sense of community. It’s all for fun, not for competition.
W: Cycling seems like a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors.
M: It truly is. Give it a shot!
Text 10人工智能与写作
W: For many book writers, artificial intelligence (AI) is a threat to their work and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 writers supported an open letter about the issue from the Authors Guild this summer. The letter urged AI companies not to use copyrighted works without permission or payment. AI the same time, AI is a story that can be told, and no longer exists only in science fiction. Helen Phillips is the writer of the book HUM. It tells of a wife and mother who loses her job because of AI. Phillips said there is a hope in Al for gaining all knowledge, but there is a “fear of being replaced by non-human intelligence”. Ryan Doherty is a director at Celadon Books. It recently agreed to publish Fred Lunzker’s book Sike, featuring an AI doctor. “We’ve been seeing more and more about AI in book proposals,” Doherty said. Other AI-related books include Do You Remember Being Born It tells of a poet who agrees to work with an AI poetry company. There is also In Our Likeness. It tells about a government worker and a fact-checking program with the power to change facts. Some writers are not just writing about AI. They arc also openly working with it. Earlier this year. Stephen Marche used AI to write the short book Death of an Author. Simon Rich worked with the AI program “code-davinci-002”to create I Am Code.

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