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2024—2025 学年度（下）七校协作体 3 月高二联考
英语试题
考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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卷无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Who would actually be the main speaker at the conference
A. Anna. B. Mark. C. Annie.
2. What does the woman want to do
A. Eat out. B. Cook at home. C. Shop alone.
3. How much does the food cost in total
A. 14 dollars. B. 16 dollars. C. 24 dollars.
4. Who is the man
A. A teacher. B. A parent. C. A student.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The meeting has been postponed.
B. The company will move very soon.
C. The man has come to the wrong place.
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。
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听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
6. What match did the man watch yesterday
A. Tennis. B. Badminton. C. Basketball.
7. What will the man do this evening
A. Watch a match with the woman.
B. Celebrate his grandpa’s birthday.
C. Catch the men’s table tennis final.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。
8. How will Ben go to New York
A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train.
9. What is Ben going to do in Washington, D.C.
A. Visit museums. B. Care for his brother. C. Go to the beach.
10. How long will Ben stay in the US
A. For about a week. B. For about two weeks. C. For about three weeks.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。
11. Where does the conversation take place
A. In an apartment. B. In a hospital. C. In a company.
12. What does the woman say about the painting
A. It hasn’t been completed so far.
B. It makes Tom’s place look nice.
C. It caused her to get a headache.
13. What does the woman plan to do this weekend
A. Buy a new shirt. B. Go to the cinema. C. Have a good rest.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。
14. Why did the woman decide to leave the city
A. She was under much pressure.
B. She started a guesthouse business.
C. She needed to look after her parents.
15. Where does the woman mainly get vegetables
A. In her garden. B. At a grocery store. C. On an online platform.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Old friends. C. New neighbors.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. The schedule of an event.
B. Activities in an English club.
C. A course plan for the coming week.
18. When can listeners learn basic phrases in different languages
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A. On August 20th. B. On August 22nd. C. On August 24th.
19. What will be organized on the third day
A. Interactive workshops. B. Music competitions. C. Knowledge quizzes.
20. What are the dishes at the food fair like
A. They’re a little expensive. B. They’re of good quality. C. They’re offered by
restaurants.
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
From iconic history to modern-day thrills, San Antonio has something for everyone.
REMEMBER THE ALAMO!
The Alamo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a key historical landmark established in 1718.
It gained fame during the 1836 battle where Texan defenders fought bravely against Mexican troops.
Today, the Alamo remains a must-visit, offering free exploration with timed reservations.
EXPLORE THE RIVER WALK
The San Antonio River Walk is another iconic attraction, featuring a 15-mile network of
walkways along the river. Divided into Museum Reach, Downtown, and Mission Reach, it offers
diverse cultural and entertainment experiences. Families can stroll hand-in-hand or enjoy a river
cruise.
FAMILY FUN AT THE BOTANICAL GARDEN
For a peaceful retreat, the San Antonio Botanical Garden spans 38 acres, providing ample
space for kids to play. The Family Adventure Garden includes 15 fun learning spots about nature.
Parents can also participate in family cooking classes using fresh produce from the Zachry
Foundation Culinary Garden.
STEM AND CREATIVITY AT THE DOSEUM
The DoSeum is an interactive museum focusing on STEM, literacy, and the arts. With
extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit space, it offers engaging activities like “Little Town” and the
Zachary Innovation Station.
MORGAN’S WONDERLAND: FUN FOR ALLABILITIES
Morgan’s Wonderland is an ultra-accessible theme park designed for children of all abilities,
inspired by Morgan Hartman, a child with special needs. This park features wheelchair-accessible
rides and sensory-friendly attractions, including Morgan’s Inspiration Island water park, recognized
by Time magazine as one of the “World’s Greatest Places.”
21．Where will you go if you’re interested in history
A．The DoSeum. B．The San Antonio River Walk.
C．The Alamo. D．Morgan’s Wonderland.
22．What do the River Walk and Botanical Garden have in common
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A．Both are suitable for families. B．Both offer free admission for visitors.
C．Both were established in the 18th century. D．Both are along the San Antonio River.
23．What makes Morgan’s Wonderland special
A．It is the world’s greatest place. B．It includes thrilling water park.
C．It offers free rides to all abilities. D．It is available for disabled children.
B
Lying in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the fishing village Huatulco is home to nine bays, 36
beaches and thousands of baby turtles that apparently needed me. I had three open days and a
desire
to save some turtles. So away I went to Huatulco with Wildcoast, a group of champions-for-change
who were protecting coastal and marine ecosystem in the U.S. and Mexico.
I was taken to La Escobilla to experience Wildcoast in action. This protected beach, one hour
north of Huatulco, is where mass turtle nesting happens, lasting just four days during rainy season,
hundreds of thousands of female sea turtles swinging their way ashore to lay their eggs.
Between threats of dogs, crabs, development and oil spills, the little creatures have the whole
world against them. As recently as 2002, turtles hunting was not only a common practice, but an
important part of the culture and diet in the Oaxaca communities. Luckily, Wildcoast rescues turtle
eggs and recreates habitats by monitoring temperatures and humidity. Thanks to their efforts, the
sea turtles have made a major comeback, with now over 72 million turtles being born on the
beaches that Wildcoast protects.
I got to hold 50 of the tiny creatures in a bowl. Despite an average laying of 100 eggs, just one
in 1,000 baby turtles will make it to adulthood. It was time to liberate (解放) those little creatures.
Out spilled the creatures, some moving full steam ahead while others barely moved in place.
Literally, hundreds of them began to spread out across the beach.
With each set of waves, we witnessed the survival of the fittest, some pushing past the
whitewash while others crashed back to shore. Their fight for life made my eyes wet. A flock of
birds were ready to dive into the sea for their moving targets. “One in 1,000.” Nature was cruel.
After 30 long minutes, the last creature made his way to the sea.
24．What do we know about the Wildcoast
A．It is a fishing village. B．It is a national natural reserve.
C．It is located in Huatulco. D．It aims to preserve marine ecosystem.
25．The baby turtles are threatened by various factors except ________.
A．the cruel hunters B．the rapid development
C．the extreme weather D．the oil-polluted ocean
26．What do the underlined words “full steam ahead” in paragraph 4 mean
A．With slow pace and fear. B．With all energy and enthusiasm.
C．With full warning and curiosity. D．With great satisfaction and responsibility.
27．What can we learn from the author’s experience in saving baby turtles
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A．Think twice before you leap. B．Stop struggling and you stop living.
C．Always prepare for a rainy day. D．When the buying stops, the killing can too.
C
Having trouble falling asleep It’s common to blame the phone that’s just inches from your face
and the constant updates you keep scrolling through as you lie in bed. But the idea that the blue
light from your smartphone is what’s keeping you awake isn’t quite right.
While blue-or short-wavelength light — such as daylight or that emitted by tech — does affect
our body’s internal clock, things are less clear-cut than we often think.
“Sleep is a very complex process,” says Stuart Peirson, a professor of circadian neuroscience at
Oxford University.
He explains that the part of our eyes that tells our brain when it’s time to be awake is triggered
(触 发 ) by cells that absorb blue light. However, it’s also triggered by cells that absorb longer
wavelengths of light (such as red). This means it’s not the color of the light that’s the problem; it’s
the brightness and length of time we’re exposed to it. The screens of our phones, in fact, are not
very bright.
Sunlight is 1,000 times brighter than the average light emitted by a phone. Room lighting is, on
average, 10 times brighter. This is why turning off the big light as you get ready for bed can help
you feel sleepier.
“Technically, blue light from smartphones can affect sleep,” says Peirson. “But these effects are
small unless you are using your phone for hours with a very bright screen and already have sleep
problems.” In studies done at Harvard University, even using an e-reader with the brightness turned
up for four hours only caused a small delay in falling asleep — just 10 minutes. In fact, your sleep
is more likely to be affected by the kinds of content you’re looking at.
If you think light is impacting your sleep, Peirson says you don’t need to spend money on
special“blue-light blocking” glasses. Instead, he suggests decreasing your screen time and turning
down the brightness on your phone.
28. What is commonly blamed for causing trouble falling asleep
A. The brightness of room lighting.
B. The constant updates on smartphones.
C. The content on electronic devices.
D. The colors of the light from electronic screens.
29. What does Stuart Peirson say about how light affects sleep
A. Red light is the main reason affecting sleep.
B. Blue light strongly affects sleep no matter how bright it is.
C. Light’s brightness and length of exposure are more important than color in affecting sleep.
D. Only blue light affects the part of our eyes that influences sleep.
30. What does Stuart Peirson suggest doing if you believe light is affecting your sleep
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A Buying special “blue-light blocking” glasses.
B. Turning off all electronic devices before bed.
C. Decreasing screen time and lowering its brightness.
D. Avoiding using electronic devices during the day.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The effects of blue light on sleep are made to seem bigger than they are.
B. Special glasses are necessary to block blue light.
C. Sunlight is the most important reason affecting sleep.
D. The color of the light emitted by electronic devices decides sleep quality.
D
A new study published in the journal Science Advances finds that AI enhances creativity by
boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the “usefulness” of stories — their ability to engage
the target audience and potential for publication. It finds that AI “professionalizes” stories, making
them more enjoyable, more likely to have plot twists, better written and less boring.
In a study, 300 participants were tasked with writing a short, eight-sentence “micro story” for a
target audience of young adults. They were divided into three groups: one group was allowed no AI
help, a second group could use ChatGPT to provide a single three-sentence starting idea, and
writers in the third group could choose from up to five AI-generated ideas for their inspiration.
They then asked 600 people to judge how good the stories were, assessing them for novelty and
“usefulness”. They found that writers with the most access to AI experienced the greatest gains to
their creativity, their stories scoring 8.1% higher for novelty and 9% higher for novelty compared
with stories written without AI. Writers who used up to five AI-generated ideas also scored higher
for emotional characteristics, producing stories that were better written, more enjoyable, less boring
and funnier.
The researchers evaluated the writers’ creativity using a Divergent Association Task (DAT) and
found that more creative writers — those with the highest DAT scores — benefited least from
generative AI ideas.
Less creative writers conversely saw a greater increase in creativity: access to five AI ideas
improved novelty by 10.7% and usefulness by 11.5% compared with those who used no AI ideas.
Their stories were judged to be up to 26.6% better written, up to 22.6% more enjoyable and up to
15.2% less boring.
Anil Doshi, Assistant Professor at the UCL School said, “While these results point to an
increase in individual creativity, there is risk of losing collective novelty. If the publishing industry
were to use more generative AI-inspired stories, our findings suggest that the stories would become
less unique and more similar to each other. That is not encouraged in writing.”
32. What were some participants assigned to do in the study
A. Help targeted young writers.
B. Improve some less creative works.
C. Create a mini story for young men.
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D. Use AI to judge the quality of stories.
33. Who benefited most from the AI-assisted writing in the study
A. Those using AI most. B. Those of most creativity.
C. Those with the help of ChatGPT. D. Those writing the most.
34. What might be Anil Doshi’s attitude toward the AI-assisted writing
A. Optimistic. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
35. What can be the best title for the passage
A. AI Is Being Used to Create Novel Stories Nowadays
B. AI Is Catching on But Threatening the Future of Writers
C. AI Can Boost Creativity in Writing But Has Its Disadvantages
D. AI Helps Improve Writing Skills But Is Limited to Young Writers
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Become a More Social Person
Socializing is generally considered a pleasant and leisurely activity. 36 Here are some
ways to help you become a more social person over all.
Smile. Everybody wants to be around people who are happy and excited about life. __37___
Not only will it instantly make you feel better, but it will also make other people want to be around
you, talk to you, and get to know you. A study shows that smiling can help improve your mood and
make it easier for you to interact with others.
__38___ If you are at a party or other social gatherings, make sure your body language says
that you want to be approached. Make eye contact with people, give them a nod, and look straight
ahead instead of at your feet or the floor, which will make other people more likely to come up to
you.
Be genuine. __39___ Being fully engaged not only shows that you are friendly, but it also
makes for more stimulating and fulfilling interactions with others. Avoid texting or talking on the
phone when you are in the middle of a conversation, especially if the subject matter is important.
Ask people questions about themselves. Let’s face it. People love talking about themselves.
And if you want to be more social and start talking to people more, then show your interest in
people by asking how their day is going, how they’re feeling, and what they have coming up.
___40___
A. Say something nice.
B. Don’t ask private questions.
C. Have welcoming body language.
D. However, various anxieties can make it hard to interact with others.
E. Even if you don’t always feel happy, force yourself to smile now and then.
F. When talking with somebody, always show a sincere interest in the conversation.
G. They will show you want to open up and are waiting for people to get you talking.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
高二英语 第 7 页 共 10 页
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。
Bringing smiles to desperately ill children may be the best skill to cheer them up. That’s what
one man in a Spider-Man costume does at children’s 41 all across America.
It’s all part of the fun for Yuri Williams and his non-profit organization, A Future Super Hero
and Friends, which not only 42 hospitals as its turf (活动 区 域 ), but any underserved
community. Yuri has 43 blood donations, toy donations, and so forth — all while
44 Superhero costumes. “They don’t 45 call me by my real name anymore; it’s
just Spider-Man,” the man behind the 46 told Hawaii News Now.
Yuri decided to bring smiles for 47 children as a result of his own healing journey.
The idea — to be a hero for children with serious illnesses — 48 during his long period
of grief due to his mother’s 49 with cancer.
He realized that the best way to deal with his 50 was service others — and he has
since 51 the lives of thousands of people.
His surprise visits 52 the patients who are sometimes in a dark place emotionally
profound 53 . And this Spider-Man knows his job has 54 their day when he
sees the children cheer up in those hospital beds. “I feel like a real superhero. I’m eagerly 55
that I can make a difference to their life.”
41．A．clinics B．parks C．circuses D．fairs
42．A．defines B．labels C．regards D．characterizes
43．A．organized B．advocated C．received D．funded
44．A．purchasing B．designing C．wearing D．decorating
45．A．nearly B．even C．merely D．yet
46．A．mask B．curtain C．screen D．scarf
47．A．outgoing B．disturbing C．suffering D．outstanding
48．A．took off B．came about C．turned around D．stood out
49．A．campaign B．quarrel C．movement D．battle
50．A．sorrow B．suspicion C．annoyance D．frustration
51．A．appreciated B．respected C．touched D．cherished
52．A．award B．bring C．owe D．fetch
53．A．ambition B．boldness C．recovery D．happiness
54．A．ruined B．wasted C．planned D．made
55．A．anticipating B．guaranteeing C．seeking D．exploring
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。
Reports of dogs biting people in China 56 (become) increasingly common in the
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past few years. According to data 57 (provide) by the NHC, by the end of 2021 China
had the largest number of dogs in the world, with over 12 million people bitten each year.
The government of Xiamen, East China’s Fujian Province, announced the launch of a campaign
against illegal dogs on Tuesday, 58 will focus on dog-raising behaviors like failure to
register the dog or walking dogs 59 a return (狗链). Pet owners in the city are required to
get 60 license which includes registration information such as the owner’s information
and dog breed.
Chinese authorities have been 61 (active) making efforts on management of pet dogs
in urban area. Some cities even restrict the size of adult dogs. For example, Beijing has the highest
requirements for adult dogs. In Beijing, it 62 (forbid) to keep adult dogs that are taller
than 35 centimeters in the restricted areas.
Keeping dogs in a civilized manner is a slogan that everybody knows. The more important
thing is whether there are accompanying 63 (measure) to put this slogan into practice.
64 (prevent) is always better than cure; don’t wait until the dog shows an tendency
____65____ (attack) people before seeking a solution.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是某国际学校学生李华，参与了上周学校环保社举办的“生活中的小智慧”创意制作展。
请你给朋友 Lina 写一封邮件，分享此次活动。要点如下：
1. 简介活动内容；
2. 分享你的创意作品；
3. 你的感想。
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。
Dear Lina,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_
_______________________________________________________________________________
_
_______________________________________________________________________________
_
_______________________________________________________________________________
_
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 the tragedy struck me during the Depression (大萧条), my father did the only thing he
could.
The tragedy happened in the year 1933. I was only 6 years old when I was rushed to the
hospital with two crushed feet. My parents were told I might never walk again.
The accident happened when I was sitting in front of our house in Lowell, Massachusetts. I was
playing in a puddle (水坑) after a rainstorm when I felt a huge weight on my feet. When I looked up,
there was a car tire on my feet. I cried out, but the motor was running and no one could hear me
over the engine.
The driver had run across the street for a newspaper. When he got back to his car, he drove
away — never knowing he had parked on my feet.
Just about then, our neighbor’s son came home and saw me bend over my feet in pain. He
immediately carried me home, and I remember thinking how tall and strong he was.
An ambulance came, and I remained in the hospital for 3 weeks while my feet were “repaired”.
When I returned home, I could hardly walk.
I sat in our bay window and watched the children play on the street and longed to join
them...but I couldn’t. I felt so left out despite my parents’ company.
My parents were told that if I was ever to walk again, I’d need treatment, which in those days
meant riding a tricycle to strengthen the muscle and eventually get my feet back into condition for
walking.
Our family couldn’t afford such an expensive thing. Times were tough during the Depression,
and there were five mouths to feed, besides buying coal and wood for the stove.
Dad couldn’t afford the bus fare and on cold winter days he walked 7 miles every day in his
only winter coat to get to work. No, there was no money for a tricycle. I would be a disabled person
all my life.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Then one day, while sitting at my usual place in the window, I saw my father walking up the
street carrying a tricycle on his shoulder. ______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
It was many years later before I learned where and how Dad had got the tricycle.___________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________英语试题答案
听力：1-5 ABBCC 6-10 CBBAC 11-15CBCAA 16-20 BAACB
阅读
21-23 CAD 24-27 DCBB 28-31 BCCA 32-35CABC 36-40 DECFG 完型
41-45.ACACB 46-50. ACBDA 51-55. CBDDA 语法填空
56. have become 57. provided 58. which 59. without 60. a
61. actively 62. is forbidden 63. measures 64. Prevention 65. to attack
书面表达
第一节 Dear Lina,
I’m excited to share with you the “Wisdom in Daily Life” creative exhibition held by our
school’s environmental club last week. Students showcased innovative ideas for a greener lifestyle.
At the exhibition, students presented a wide variety of works , ranging from flowerpots made
from plastic bottles to wall - decorations from waste cardboard. My work was a small bookshelf
constructed from recycled wooden boxes. I painted it with some leftover paint to make it look more
appealing.
The event inspired me to think creatively about sustainability. It was a fantastic learning
experience. Hope you can join us next time!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version: Paragraph 1:
Then one day, while sitting at my usual place in the window, I saw my father walking up the
street carrying a tricycle on his shoulder. Was that true I couldn’t believe my eyes. I opened the
window and cried out, “Is that tricycle for me ” Having put down the tricycle, Dad told me that it
belonged to me. “Ride the tricycle every day, and then you will be all right, my girl!” From then on,
with my father’s company, I rode it every day to strengthen my muscle. Regardless of pain, I kept
on practicing riding. Eventually I got my feet back into condition, and could walk normally!
Paragraph 2:
It was many years later before I learned where and how Dad had got the tricycle. My mother
told me what happened on those cold winter days. In his only winter coat, he wandered around the
hospital every day, begging the doctor to save my feet. Moved by my father, eventually the doctor
asked the hospital to give my father a part time job to do. With the doctor’s help, my father got the
job. Having worked day and night, eventually, he earned enough money to buy the tricycle.Every
time I see a tricycle, I am reminded of those cold winter days and the warmth of my father’s love
that carried me through. His selflessness taught me that no obstacle is too great when faced with
courage and love.
听力录音
Text 1
W: Bob, you said that Annie would be the main speaker at the conference, but I remember it was
supposed to be Mark. Are you sure
M: Oh, sorry. I meant Anna for sure. It was just a slip of the tongue. Text 2
M: What do you say to eating out tonight
W: Actually, I’m in the mood for a home-cooked meal. Could you pick up some ingredients from
the supermarket I’ll cook us a delicious meal.
Text 3
M: Hello, home delivery service. I’ve got a large cheese and sausage pizza for Alena.
W: That’s me. How much are they
M: The cheese is 6 dollars and the pizza is 10 dollars. W: Here’s twenty. Please keep the change.
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M: Tomorrow is Arbor Day. We won’t have any classes. And we’ll go to the park to plant some
trees with our teachers.
W: Oh, that sounds like fun. Can parents join in Text 5
M: Excuse me, I’m here for the meeting.
W: The meeting Sorry, sir. There’s no meeting going on here. Our company just moved here yesterday. You might have misremembered the room number.
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M: Have you watched the Olympics lately
W: Yes! I watched a tennis match and a badminton competition yesterday. Those sports test both
physical and mental endurance.
M: I like tennis, too. But I didn’t watch the match as there was a time conflict between it and the
basketball match. They were broadcast at the same time. You know, I’m a keen basketball fan.
There will be the men’s basketball final tomorrow morning. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.
W: I see. The women’s table tennis final will take place this evening. You might be interested in it.
M: I’ll be celebrating my grandpa’s birthday then. I’d better catch the men’s table tennis final
tomorrow night.
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M: I just bought a ticket to New York. I’ve never been to the US before. I’m so excited to explore
the city!
W: Good for you, Ben! When are you leaving
M: Next week. I’m taking the Red Eye. It is cheaper. Hopefully, I’ll be able to sleep on the plane.
W: New York is a magical place. You will have so much fun.
M: I hope so. I’m going to visit my brother who lives there. He will drive to the airport to pick me
up. I will stay for half a month and then take the train down to Washington, D.C. Then I’ll stay there
for one week to visit some national museums before flying back home.
W: That sounds like a great vacation. I’m looking forward to a week at the beach for my summer
vacation. I just want to relax.
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M: Morning, Lisa. How was the weekend
W: I helped my friend Tom paint his apartment and I woke up with a sore neck this morning. It still
hurts when I move my head. I’m afraid I’ll be less efficient at work today.
M: Oh, maybe you should take a day off. So how did the painting go
W: It was exhausting, but we managed to finish. His place looks great now!
M: You’re such a good helper. What color did you choose for the walls
W: We went for a calming blue — Tom’s favorite color.
M: Did everything go well during the painting
W: Oh, no. I slipped and the paint spilled all over my shirt. M: That’s terrible. Any plans for this weekend
W: Definitely taking it easy at home. Maybe lie in bed and catch up on some movies.
M: Sounds perfect. But before that, we still have to work flat out to meet the project deadline.
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M: Jasmine, it’s been six months since I last saw you, and you seem to be more energetic and
stronger.
W: Yes, I felt burnt-out at work and was really stressed out in the city, so I decided to quit. Now I
can see that coming back to my hometown was the right decision. I’m enjoying my life to the full.
M: That’s true. Long exposure to stress will cause harm to your health. Wow, you’ve done a great
job with your backyard! So many roses, and you even have an artificial pond with my favorite
water lilies!
W: I also ordered some peach trees, which will be delivered tomorrow. Look, here’s our vegetable
garden. We hardly ever have to buy vegetables.
M: Great. So, what do you do for a living
W: I’m working at my parents’ grocery store. Since there’s a famous tourist attraction nearby, we
also have the idea of starting a guesthouse business in the future.
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Dear students and teachers, I have some exciting news to share! Our school is going to host the
“Language and Culture Week” from August 20th to August 24th. During this week, we’ll celebrate
the rich diversity of different cultures by exploring various languages, traditions and customs. Here’
s what you can look forward to: On the first day, we have language workshops. Join interactive
workshops where you can learn basic phrases in different languages. Whether you’re interested in
French, Chinese, Spanish, or any other language, there’s something for everyone. On the second
day, you can immerse yourself in energetic performances! Our talented students will showcase
different cultural heritage through traditional dances and musical instruments. On the third day, we
will have general knowledge quizzes. Test your knowledge on global cultures and win exciting
prizes! Brush up on your geography, history and language facts. During the last two days, we’ll
enjoy the long-awaited food fair. Try delicious dishes prepared by students from the food club, who
can easily make restaurant-quality meals. Let’s make it an unforgettable experience for everyone! If
you’d like to participate or contribute, reach out to our volunteers at the student center.

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