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三明一中 2024-2025学年下学期第二次月考高二英语学科试卷
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2、作答选择题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液，不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁；考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，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 is the man doing
A. Introducing the campus.
B. Recommending a class.
C. Surveying the environment.
2. Why is the man calling the woman
A. To confirm an appointment.
B. To rearrange a schedule.
C. To cancel a meeting.
3. What does the man mean
A. He benefits much from the club.
B. He is thinking of quitting the club.
C. He can't finish the task as required.
4. Where are the speakers
A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. On a farm.
5. What is the man
A. A guard. B. A consultant. C. A doctor.
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. What does the man plan to do
A. Apply for a certificate.
B. Register for a course.
C. Comment on a program.
7. How did the man learn about the course
A. On the Internet. B. From a friend. C. Through a brochure.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A former workmate. B. A position change. C. A hiring process.
9. What do the speakers think of Yuko
A. Irresponsible. B. Ambitious. C. Competent.
10. What will the company do
A. Fire the manager. B. Add a new position. C. Arrange an interview.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至 13题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Designer and client.
B. Husband and wife.
C. House-agent and customer.
12. What does the woman like about Jenny's flat
A. The location. B. The size. C. The furnishings.
13. What does the man want to do
A. Equip his kitchen. B. Visit Jenny’ s house. C. Hold a party.
听第9段材料， 回答第14 至16题。
14. Why did Lisa begin sharing fitness posts
A. To record progress. B. To make friends. C. To encourage strangers.
15. What is Lisa’ s suggestion for beginners
A. Buy gym equipment. B. Lose some weight. C. Try fast walking.
16. What will Lisa do next year
A. Open a fitness studio.
B. Learn new yoga poses.
C. Run a full marathon.
听第10段材料， 回答第17 至20题。
17. What made the speaker decide to study psychology
A. Her observation of adults.
B. Her university education.
C. Her strange behaviors.
18. What kind of people did the speaker study first
A. Wealthy people. B. Creative people. C. Ordinary people.
19. What has the speaker discovered in her study
A. People are happier when concentrating hard.
B. Creative people are happier than other people.
C. People's happiness depends on where they are.
20. How does the speaker feel about her study
A. Disappointed. B. Surprised. C. Satisfied.
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
Need a break from reality Don't we all! Life gets tough, but we can fight back with the right kind of attitude. We can win the battle within ourselves byLive-Action-Role-Playing (LARPing) in Louisiana! We’ re here to brief you on the basics and help you live out your fantasies.
Louisiana LARPing Basics
Imagine fighting battles as a hero. Or dress up as a Cyberpunk princess (公主). In many ways, you can become who you want, and that's the obvious attraction of LARPing.Most groups for LARPing in Louisiana have registration pages on their websites, and some have private groups on Facebook.
Louisiana LARPing Groups
LarpWorks is a large community with 3 different games for you to play. Depending on your interests, you can choose to be a part of medieval (中世纪) times, a historical fantasy,or a sci-fi thriller(惊险小说). It's a kind of active storytelling to play out the account as your own character with your own storylines.
Echoes of Athus is a fantasy group that gathers in various campgrounds aroundLouisiana. They have a website full of fun resources for members to explore. A lot of work has been put into their history and tales. You can really get wrapped up in creating your own background story.
Final Words
LARPing in Louisiana could be the escape you' re looking for! At the very least, it's an opportunity to meet new people and learn about a new subculture. The possibilities are endless — you could rule your own kingdom one day!
21. What is the main attraction of Louisiana LARPing
A. It develops your imagination.
B. It makes you more competitive.
C. It provides you with a fictional identity.
D. It helps change your attitude towards life.
22. What can you do in LarpWorks and Echoes of Athus
A. Act out stories. B. Play online games.
C. Learn about science. D. Create fun resources.
23. What can Louisiana LARPing bring to you
A. A high position in society. B. A getaway from reality.
C. A sense of cultural protection. D. An opportunity for promotion.
B
When Glen Coupland was first practising yoga(瑜伽) more than 25 years ago, he aimed to get active and boost his own fitness. Now, at the age of 78, Glen is a yoga teacher at five locations around Toronto, teaching 17 classes a week. And he's built a community of students who gather weekly to practise and socialize. “It's really nice to see people build friendships here,” he says.
Nancy, 56, has been practising yoga with Coupland for about a decade. She says she keeps coming back because of the sense of the community. She’ s become friends withCoupland and her fellow students: they go cycling, meet up for tea, go hiking, even go on vacation together.
“Social isolation(隔离) is the new smoking, in terms of death rate,” says Dr. AlexandraPapaioannou, director of the Geras Centre for Aging Research. “Older adults tend to have fewer social ties. As seniors leave the work force, they’ re not getting that daily connection.Plus, family members may not live near and spouses (配偶) may have passed away,” she adds.
A study published by the Journal of Aging Health found that loneliness and social isolation could lead to higher chances of depression and weakened thinking abilities,greater risks of heart diseases, memory loss, and a reduced quality of life.
Another study found that older adults who exercised with others demonstrated better physical function and memory abilities than those who didn't exercise at all or exercised alone. And compared with those who exercised alone, older adults who participated in group fitness had significantly better muscle strength, attention, memory and overall function.
For seniors, group fitness classes are a good way of getting much-needed exercise and an opportunity to socialize.
24. What's the main reason for Nancy to keep practising yoga with Glen Coupland
A. To become a yoga teacher. B. To improve her fitness.
C. To enjoy a sense of belonging. D. To serve the community.
25. What can we learn from Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou’ s words
A. Seniors living alone tend to smoke more.
B. Lack of social ties causes more smoking.
C. Seniors need avoid smoking to live longer.
D. Social isolation is as dangerous as smoking.
26. What can we conclude from the two studies
A. Group exercise helps fight health risks.
B. Group activities can cure mental diseases.
C. Better physical condition can improve memory.
D. Social bonds have little impact on mental health.
27. Which column of a website is the text probably taken from
A. Entertainment. B. Wellness. C. Fashion. D. Culture.
C
Scientists have been looking at DNA to store all types of data, not just biological, but also digital. Yet while DNA is a great storage material, it's also quite delicate. Water or heat can damage it easily unless it's given an amber-like(似琥珀的) coating. That new idea was borrowed from the 1993 movie Jurassic Park, in which scientists cloned dinosaurs fromDNA trapped in amber.
DNA is the world's oldest data storage device. The most amazing thing about DNA is that it can potentially be used to store any type of data. Putting information into DNA uses a process called encoding. “Your computer stores information in a binary format (二进制),zeroes and ones,” notes Karishma Matange, a computational biologist, “Encoding works to change these zeroes and ones into A, C, G and T, the DNA bases that can store information.” The order of the bases in DNA is called sequence (序列), which spells out the information it holds. To pull information back out from the DNA, you rewind the process.
Scientists can store DNA for long periods. But it requires freezing temperatures,special equipment and dangerous chemicals, which makes the process costly. James Banal,a scientist in San Carlos, California, and his team came up with a new method T-REX. His team uses this method to trap DNA in a material similar to plastic. “Plastics are durable,”Banal points out. Besides, T-REX is a cheap alternative to enclose DNA.
To test it, the team encoded the Jurassic Park theme music and a person's genome intoDNA. Then they put the DNA in the glassy plastic. Damp and heat are DNA's biggest threats. But the T-REX material keeps damp out. The researchers heated it up to 75°Celsius.Later, they got the DNA by breaking the coating down. The best part, Banal says, is that the broken-down material can be reused to store DNA again.
Banal and his teammates want to use the T-REX method to preserve genetic data or even safely store biological samples that will be launched into space. And we might one day use it to store the massive amounts of data people generate every day.
28. How is digital information stored into DNA
A. By turning binary code into DNA bases.
B. By freezing the DNA at low temperatures.
C. By coating the DNA with amber material.
D. By sequencing DNA from ancient samples.
29. What is the main advantage of the T-REX method for DNA storage
A. Breaking DNA down with chemicals.
B. Offering cost-effective storage of DNA.
C. Helping DNA survive extreme wetness.
D. Withdrawing whole DNA from dinosaurs.
30. What will the DNA storage technology be used for in the future
A. Cloning extinct dinosaurs. B. Reducing global plastic pollution.
C. Preserving diverse samples. D. Speeding future space exploration.
31. What's the main idea of the text
A. A breakthrough in DNA data storage technology.
B. How digital technology advances DNA analysis.
C. The biological applications of DNA repairing system.
D. How Jurassic Park inspired DNA preservation research.
D
The idea that night owls who don't go to bed until the early hours struggle to get anything done during the day may have to be revised. It turns out that staying up late could be good for our brain power as research suggests that people who identify as night owls could be sharper than those who go to bed early.
Researchers led by academics at Imperial College London studied data from the UKBiobank study on more than 26,000 people who had completed intelligence, reasoning,reaction time and memory tests. They then examined how participants’ sleep duration,quality, and sleep patterns affected brain performance. They found that those who stay up late and those classed as“intermediate” had“superior cognitive (认知的) function” while early risers had the lowest scores. Going to bed late is strongly associated with creative types. Artists, authors and musicians known to be night owls include James Joyce and LadyGaga.
But while politicians like Barack Obama famously seemed to be energetic with little sleep, the study found that sleep duration is important for brain function, with those getting between seven and nine hours of shut-eye each night performing best in cognitive tests.Prof. Daging Ma, the co-leader of the study, added. “We found that sleep duration has a direct effect on brain function, and we believe that actively managing sleep patterns is really important for boosting and safeguarding the way our brains work. We’ d ideally like to see policy interventions to help sleep patterns improve in the general population.”
Some experts, however, urged caution (谨慎) in interpreting the findings. JessicaChelekis, a sleep expert at Brunel University London, said there were “important limitations” to the study as the research did not account for education attainment, or include the time of day the cognitive tests were conducted in the results. The main value of the study was challenging stereotypes(刻板印象) around sleep, she added.
32. What can be learned about the new research
A. It advocates a new trend of sleep patterns.
B. It reveals most night owls have sharp brains.
C. It suggests staying up enhances brain power.
D. It challenges common belief about night owls.
33. Why are James Joyce and Lady Gaga mentioned in paragraph 2
A. To provide examples of intermediate people.
B. To suggest most successful artists are night owls.
C. To prove artists have superior cognitive function.
D. To show the link between late hours and creativity.
34. Which statement will Prof. Daqing Ma probably agree with
A. All sleep lengths equally improve brain function.
B. Schools should start later to fit teens' body clocks.
C. Parents shouldn't intervene children's sleep pattern.
D. Sleep duration is more important than sleep quality.
35. What is the author's attitude towards the new study
A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Appreciative. D. Critical.
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 one of the most varied foods, eggs are a great addition to any diet. Not only are they easier to add to just about any meal, but they are also incredibly nutritious and support overall health. 36
You may experience better brain function. Eggs provide choline—a key substance that enhances communication between brain cells, ensuring messages are delivered efficiently like a well-organized delivery system. Thus, eating eggs regularly can strengthen your memory. 37 What's more, the nutrients in eggs act like brain fuel, keeping you focused during classes or while doing homework.
You may have healthier eyes. Eating eggs helps protect your eyes with natural substances that act as natural sunglasses, blocking harmful light like screen blue light. Egg yolks (蛋黄) contain more eye-guarding nutrients than carrots, reducing eye tiredness during study sessions. 38
You can have stronger muscles and bones. Eggs provide quality protein for muscle repair after exercise, while their vitamin D works with other nutrients like calcium and phosphorus to strengthen bones. 39 Regular consumption supports muscle growth during daily activities and keeps bones strong.
40 It may seem like other foods are much better at making you feel full, but eggs are actually an excellent selection. They are the ideal mix of protein and fat and can be extremely satisfying and filling. By consuming more eggs, you are able to significantly decrease short term food and snacks.
A. You can get more energy quickly.
B. You can feel satisfied for longer time.
C. Eggs are a good source when you' re busy.
D. So regular egg consumption helps maintain clear vision.
E. They can help maintain bone structure and prevent weakness.
F. This makes it easier to remember school lessons or daily tasks.
G. When you eat eggs every day, this is what happens to your body.
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)
阅读下列短文，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。
As a teacher,I love my students. However, one student, Taylor, was very talkative and Ihad to 41 him repeatedly that talking without permission was not 42 .
One Friday, I 43 that the students were in low spirits after working hard on a new concept all week. I knew I need to 44 my students. So I asked them to 45their classmates’ names on a piece of paper, leaving a 46 between each name to write down some nice things about their classmates. As they left the room, they 47me the papers. On Monday, I gave each student a list with 48 words about them.Soon, the whole class were 49 and became happy again. By the end of that day,Taylor walked to me and said, “Thanks!”
Several years later, word reached me that Taylor was seriously ill. I made my way to the hospital to visit him. Lying in bed, Taylor had lost the 50 of speech. But to this day, I can still 51 every word from his mother. “I'm afraid he has limited52 . I want to show you something that he had always 53 .” Tears in eyes, she54 unfolded the torn paper, which was exactly the one with all the good things his classmates had said about him. “Taylor 55 it.” Taylor’ s mother said.
That was when my heart was touched and torn.
41. A. guarantee
42. A. acceptable
43. A. explained
44. A. sort out
45. A. list
46. A. mark
47. A. handed
48. A. sympathetic
49. A. writing
50. A. art
51. A. imagine
52. A. speed
53. A. studied
54. A. carefully
55. A. recycled
B. allow
B. reliable
B. sensed
B. take in
B. recite
B. space
B. lent
B. serious
B. arguing
B. power
B. interpret
B. time
B. drawn
B. simply
B. delivered
C. promise
C. legal
C. insisted
C. cheer up
C. classify
C. clue
C. showed
C. heartwarming
C. waiting
C. gift
C. recognize
C. freedom
C. polished
C. rapidly
C. treasured
D. remind
D. professional
D. suspected
D. turn away
D. circle
D. question
D. read
D. polite
D. smiling
D. freedom
D. remember
D. leisure
D. kept
D. skillfully
D.discovered
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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has a huge variety of dialects. However, these dialects are becoming difficult56 (preserve) as Mandarin (普通话) becomes increasingly popular in schools and public places.
57 (face) with this issue, two language-loving foreign students decided to do something. Parker, a linguistics (语言学) student, studies Chinese dialects, whileHansen, fluent 58 multiple languages, has lived in Beijing for years.Together, they started a project which later 59 (become) a website calledPhoemica, or Xiangyinyuan, 60 recordings of the dialects in danger of dying out are collected and displayed.
What you' re bound to notice on the Phonemica website is the 61 (present)of a large map which shows various dialects across China. In certain 62 (area),there are uploads of recordings of dialects which visitors to the site can listen to. Most of the recordings feature speakers 63 (tell) a story in their own dialects.
Unlike many similar websites focusing on text or professional research, Phoemica records ordinary people, helping create an spoken history of Asia. The website’ s detailed information about speakers, including ethnic background and education, makes it more engaging and 64 (access) than traditional language research platforms,aiming to preserve 65 unique appeal of each dialect.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是李华，暑期作为交换生在伦敦学习，得知当地动物救助中心 (theAnimalRescue Center)正在招募志原者，请你写一封信申请做志愿者， 内容包括：
(1)写信目的；
(2)你的优势。
注意：
(1)词数80左右;
(2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Yours truly,
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。
Emily and Zoe had been best friends since second grade. They went to the same school, played on the same soccer team, and even wore matching bracelets (手链).Everyone around them said they were like two sides of the same coin. They believed nothing could come between them. But things started to change when a new girl Daisy came to their class.
One day, their teacher, Mr Lynn, announced a big group project. “Pick a partner,” he said. Emily immediately turned to Zoe, expecting her usual smile and a quick“yes.” But to her surprise, Zoe was already talking to Daisy. “I'm going to work with Daisy this time,”Zoe said to Emily, almost too unexpectedly. Emily felt like the air had been knocked out of her. She nodded and forced a smile, but inside, she was confused and hurt. That night, she stared at her phone screen, hoping for a message that never came.
Over the next few days, she avoided Zoe. Their texts stopped, they no longer sat together during lunch, and the bracelets they once wore daily were now left at home. Even during class, Emily found it hard to focus, her mind replaying the moment when Zoe chose
someone else.
Weeks passed. The school organized a three-day camping trip in the mountains.Students were divided into several groups. Emily and Zoe ended up in the same one, along with Daisy and two other classmates. Though they barely spoke, they worked together to put up tents and gather firewood. Their conversations were limited to short, polite exchanges— nothing like before.
On the second night, dark clouds rolled in and heavy rain soon followed. Everyone rushed into their own tents. Emily quickly discovered that hers was leaking. Cold and upset,she went outside, seeking for help. The wind howled(呼啸) around her, and each raindrop felt like a tiny needle against her skin.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. ——
With Zoe's help, they soon fixed the tent.
三明一中2024-2025学年下学期第二次月考
高二英语试题参考答案
第I卷(选择题，共95分)
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
1-5 BACAC 6-10 BBBCC 11-15 BCBAC 16-20AABAC
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)
A 篇阅读 21-23:CAB B 篇阅读 24-27:CDAB
C篇阅读 28-31:ABCA D 篇阅读 32-35:DDBA
第二节 (共5 小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
36-40:GFDEB
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节， 满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题，每小题1分，满分15分)
41-45 DABCA 46-50BACDB 51-55DBDAC
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题，共55分)
第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. to preserve 57. Faced 58. in 59. became 60. where
61. presence 62. areas 63. telling 64. accessible 65. the
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15分)
66. One possible version
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am Li Hua, a Chinese exchange student who is studying in London during this summer vacation. Learning from an Internet advertisement that the Animal Rescue Center is recruiting new volunteers, I am writing this letter to apply for a position in your center.
There are several advantages that make me qualified for the job. To begin with, I am an animal lover, which means that I can devote myself wholeheartedly to caring animals. Besides,since my college major is biology, I am armed with the relevant professional knowledge about preventing some possible animal diseases. Last but not least, I have the similar work experience in some other organizations that deal with rescuing street dogs.
Thank you for reading my letter. I would highly appreciate it if you could give your consideration to my application. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours truly,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67. One possible version:
Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. In the d light, Emily recognized it was nobody else but Zoe. Her face was filled with concern when she saw Emily struggling in the cold. “I thought you might need help,” Zoe said softly. Emily's eyes widened with a mix of surprise and relief. Without a word, Zoe stepped forward and examined the tent. She explained that she could fix it with the spare raincoat she had brought. As they worked together, the awkwardness gradually disappeared. Emily realized that Zoe still cared for her and the rain seemed to have washed away the misunderstandings between them.
With Zoe's help, they soon fixed the tent. Back inside the tent, Emily took a deep breath and said, “I was so hurt when you chose Daisy for the project.” Zoe looked at her apologetically and replied, “I'm sorry. I just thought it would be better to include the new comer, but I never meant to hurt you.” That night, they had an open-hearted conversation,clearing up all the confusion. Until then did they realize that friends need open communication and their bond became even stronger. From then on, they wore their matching bracelets again, a symbol of their unbreakable friendship.
附：听力录音文本
(Text 1)
M: Have you ever thought about looking into Environmental Science
W: No,I never really thought about it before. Is it worthwhile
M: Quite! It's the fastest growing subject on this campus.
(Text 2)
M: Hello, I'm calling to make sure that you can come for the appointment at 8:45 tomorrow.
W: Oh no! I have a last-minute meeting at that time. Can I reschedule for later that day
M: Uh ... How about three in the afternoon
W: That's fine.
(Text 3)
W: Did you get a chance to finish reading the book for this week's book club
M: This is too much for me. And I think they forget that we have jobs and other responsibilities.
(Text 4)
M: I'd like the chicken with mushrooms.
W: Sorry, but we' re all out of mushrooms. Can I recommend steamed vegetables instead
M: As long as you leave out the carrot.
(Text 5)
W: Bob, your wife was telling me that you have to wake up at first light.
M: That's right. I have to check on my patients before I'm scheduled for surgery, and then go to the consulting room by mid-morning.
(Text 6)
M: Hi. I heard your Certificate in Management requires three courses. Can I just take the leadership course I'm not interested in the certificate.
W· Yes, but it's worth it to get the certificate. Have you seen our online reviews Most people are very satisfied.
M: Not yet, but I have a friend who got the certificate through your program. It's really helped her in her career.
W: Well, here, you can take a look at the course brochure.
(Text 7)
M: I just found out at the meeting that the manager of human resources will quit next week.And the company will hold a party for him. They say that Yuko will take over the position the week after that.
W: Yuko She has been helping with hiring for the past five years, so it makes sense that she would get the position.
M:I agree. But it means we will need to hire someone for Yuko's current position.
W: Oh, do they have anyone in mind for the position
M: No, but they have decided to look outside the company for it. So, if you know anyone who might be interested, you should have them come and have an interview.
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W: Have you seen the photos Jenny posted of her new flat
M: Yes. She's been looking for the right place for ages. Do you know where it is
W: No. But you can see a park through one of the windows. It might be on South Street, nearVictoria Gardens. It can't be the place she was looking at in the center.
M: You’ re right. And it looks much bigger than ours. I especially like the kitchen. It's spacious and well-equipped.
W: Well, what I like most is the way she furnished it. That's a great style, mixing the old and the new.
M: I think her brother might have helped with that—— he's a designer.
W: Do you think she' ll have a house-warming party
M:I guess she will. I'd love to see it.
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M: Hi, Lisa! Your fitness journey on social media is impressive. What inspired you to start sharing workout routines online
W: At first, I just wanted to track my own progress. Posting daily runs and strength training helped me stay consistent. Surprisingly, friends and strangers began cheering me on. Last month, a college student messaged me saying my home works helped her balance her studies and health.
M: I notice you focus on home works. What's the most beginner-friendly exercise you’ d suggest
W: Fast walking or body-weight exercises. They require no equipment and build foundational strength safely. For example, wall push-ups are great for building arm muscles.
M: Sounds practical! Any new goals for the coming year
W: I plan to start a fitness studio, encouraging more people to fall in love with exercise. My friend was struggling with yoga last year and she’ s training for a marathon this autumn. She mentioned the inspiration she got from me was really helpful to her.
M: What's your top tip for someone starting their fitness journey
W: Start with realistic targets— even 15 minutes daily matters. Small steps lead to big changes!
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W: I'm Rachel from the University of Chicago. I' ve been attracted by happiness most of my life. When I was a small girl, I noticed that though many adults were wealthy and educated, they were unhappy and this sometimes led them to behave in strange ways.Therefore, I wanted to understand what happiness was and how to achieve it. Then I decided to study psychology.
At university, I tried to discover what made people happy. I started by studying creative people like artists because they devoted their lives to doing what they wanted to, rather than things that brought them money. Later I invented a study method. Ordinary people were asked to keep an electronic machine for a week, which gave out a sound eight times a day. Every time it did so, they wrote down where they were, what they were doing, how they felt and how much they were concentrating. I found that as with creative people, ordinary people are happiest when concentrating hard. So the most obvious cause of happiness is concentration.
I have spent my life in studying happiness, and my belief that I have found the key to its secret has increased my happiness greatly.

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