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2025届高三4月调研测试试卷
英 语
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Which animals don’t have fingerprints
A. Kangaroos. B. Monkeys. C. Koalas.
2. When will the staff meeting end
A. At 9:30 a.m. B. At 10:30 a.m. C. At 11:00 a.m.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Introducing a recipe. B. Making a complaint. C. Correcting a mistake.
4. What is the topic of the conversation
A. Items that can be recycled. B. Advice on choosing cat food. C. The key to growing flowers.
5. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Call a taxi for her. B. Help her pack the luggage. C. Take her to the train station.
第二节 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 Mr. Grant owe his good performance to
A. The director’s guidance. B. His years’ acting experience. C. The support of the cast.
7. What did Mr. Grant find the most difficult about playing the role
A. Memorizing the lines. B. Expressing complex emotions. C. Acting in front of a large audience.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What was the score in the third set of the table tennis match
A. 11-7. B. 11-8. C. 11-9.
9. Who won the table tennis match
A. Lisa. B. Sarah. C. Emily.
10. What will the speakers do this afternoon
A. Watch a basketball game. B. Volunteer at the school gym. C. Learn to play table tennis.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where did the woman go yesterday
A. To a bookstore. B. To a watch shop. C. To a hospital.
12. What helped the woman find her destination yesterday
A. A map app. B. Some road signs. C. Assistance from passers-by.
13. What is the man’s second tip for improving the sense of direction
A. Using landmarks to determine locations.
B. Turning the street names into stories.
C. Taking unfamiliar routes on purpose.
听第 9 段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does the man mention Tiny Desk Concerts and baked goods
A. To emphasize the difficulty of being a radio host.
B. To highlight his pleasure of talking to Loral O’Hara.
C. To show the variety of Loral O’Hara’s hobbies.
15. Where is Loral O’Hara
A. On the space station. B. In a radio studio. C. At the space launch center.
16. What did Loral O’Hara do this morning
A. She checked on some equipment. B. She watched a science fiction film.
C. She tested her co-workers’ eyes.
17. What is Loral O’Hara’s suggestion for the new astronauts
A. Being patient with themselves. B. Taking each training seriously.
C. Embracing challenges in life.
听第 10 段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Which company does Chelsie Rohrscheib work for
A. Wesper. B. Sleep Advisor. C. Newsweek Publishing LLC.
19. What does Raj Dasgupta say about people who need long naps
A. They may spend a lot of time sitting down.
B. They are generally pretty tired during the day.
C. They may have potential health problems.
20. What is Raj Dasgupta’s opinion about napping in the end
A. It’s good to nap whenever you feel tired.
B. Napping should be a daily habit for everyone.
C. Napping may be unnecessary for those who sleep well at night.
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，选出最佳答案。
A
Machu Picchu
It is located in the Peruvian Andes at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. Millions of visitors go to this
site each year to see the classical dry stone buildings. While it’s recognized as one of the top World Heritage Sites, Machu Picchu had a short lifetime. It was built by the Incas around 1450 but abandoned a century later at the time of the Spanish conquest (占领).
Entry tickets cost approximately $45 for adults and $20 for students, and must be purchased in advance for a specific date.
Angkor Wat
With its wide moat ( 护城河 ) and castle-like towers, Angkor Wat is one of the most scenic World Heritage Sites and recognizable religious structures. The Hindu temple complex, a network of stone temples decorated with complicated carvings, is even more impressive when you consider it just one of the attractions at the UNESCO-designated Angkor Archaeological Park.
Visitors can buy tickets at the main entrance to the temple. One-day passes cost approximately $37 for
adults; entry for children 12 and under is free.
Petra
Petra, Jordan’s most famous ancient site, was once a busy commerce center. Nabateans built the ancient city in the country’s southwestern desert in 400 BCE, but it was unknown to the Western world until the 1800s. One-day tickets for visitors who spend at least a night in Jordan cost approximately $70 for adults; entry for children 12 and under is free.
Stonehenge
While experts agree that Stonehenge dates back to 2500 BCE, the reason for its creation remains unknown. Some experts think ancient Britons built it for religious ceremonies, while others believe the structures were used to study the movements of the sun and the moon.
Tickets purchased in advance cost approximately $26 for adults and $15 for children.
What do we know about Machu Picchu
A. It was built near the sea. B. It was deserted around 1550.
C. It was initially built by the Spanish. D. It was the most famous World Heritage Site.
What can visitors do in Angkor Wat
A. Visit the castle. B. Watch stone towers.
C. Enjoy temples. D. Meet famous people.
How much will a couple with an 8-year-old pay if they live in Jordan for two nights
A. $70. B. $140. C. $210. D. $280
B
Freshman Matthew Martin has enjoyed playing sports, and forming friendships throughout his first year in high school. As he finished Grade 8, Martin started the search for his high school and after applying to Jesuit High School, Martin’s father brought up the idea of Le Valle and thought it would be a good fit to go there. After spending time with Le Valle schoolmate Will Koch, Martin fell in love with the community.
This year, Martin played on Le Valle’s golf team and soccer team. While the sports themselves were nothing new, he made the leap from recreational soccer to playing competitively and was on a golf team for the first time rather than competing individually. Competing on these two teams taught Martin the value of hard work and the importance of not cutting corners, both in athletics and life. “Always make sure everything gets done and make sure it gets done right, 100% complete,” Martin said, “quality over quantity.”
In previous years, Martin noted that he wouldn’t ask as many questions and would be on the quiet side in class, but thanks to all his teachers this year, he asked more questions and felt more comfortable engaging in discussion. During and after class, Martin could be found as one of two freshmen in math teacher Mr. Linus Oey’s Honors Algebra (代数) class. Martin said that although it was his hardest class, once he started asking questions and started to really engage and try his hardest, he felt much more comfortable and confident with the class.
Martin has many pieces of advice he wishes he could tell himself on the first day of school this year and to the incoming freshmen. “Just relax, have fun. Just make sure you try your hardest no matter what,” Martin said. “Be sure to join clubs or sports. That’s seriously how you can meet somebody, like I’ve met so many best friends through soccer and through the soccer camp.”
24. What led to Martin’s choosing Le Valle
A. The competitive sports teams. B. The advice of his father.
C. The educational programs offered. D. The quiet persuasion by Will Koch.
25. What does the underlined phrase “cutting corners” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Taking shortcuts. B. Making sharp turns.
C. Giving up teamwork. D. Stopping learning skills.
26. Which of the following best describes today’s Martin
A. Innovative and responsible. B. Adventurous and independent.
C. Competitive and graceful. D. Hardworking and active.
27. What does Martin suggest for the incoming freshmen
A. Select fun clubs first. B. Focus on hard subjects.
C. Socialize to find friends. D. Try out for soccer camp.
C
Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests—showing that their nest-building choices aren’t only controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead, these birds seem to learn rules for nest-making that get passed down within a family group from generation to generation.
That’s the conclusion of researchers who studied nearly 450 grassy structures built over two years by white-browed sparrow weavers living in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa. These small, brown-and-white birds live in groups, and it turns out that groups of birds that lived quite near to each other built distinctive architectural forms.
The biggest difference was in “how short or long the structures are,” says study lead author Maria C. Tello-Ramos, a cognitive ecologist at the University of Hull in England. Furthermore, each group maintained the same architectural style over time—and when outsiders joined, they adapted to this style.
To examine what might account for the observed differences, the team carefully analyzed factors that can determine a nest’s size and shape for a given bird species: weather conditions, tree height, individuals’ body size and genetic relatedness. Yet none of these factors seemed to play a relevant role in shaping how the Kalahari sparrows built their nests, the researchers report in Science.
“Then we say, ‘Okay’, so what is left ” Tello-Ramos explains. She and her colleagues proposed that cultural transmission might be key to nest building. “In our paper, we haven’t gotten there yet with experiments, but we have very good clues that that might be it,” she says.
“These are important questions that are understudied,” says Christina Riehl, an evolutionary biologist. She’s not convinced the study’s data are enough to fully rule out genetic influence. “They can’t actually look at the effect of, say, genetic differences, because they don’t have really good genetic information on all the individuals in these groups,” she says. “I think there’s a lot left to be done, and I think this paper will inspire future research in a really good way.”
28.What plays a key role in birds 'nest-building choices according to the new study
A. Living conditions. B. Group traditions.
C. The influence of neighbors. D. The species of birds.
29.What do we know about the nests built by neighboring groups of birds
A. They are modeled after each other. B. They are made of different materials.
C. They vary most significantly in length. D. They share the same architectural style.
30.How did Tello-Ramos and his colleagues reach the study conclusion
A. Through statistical methods.
B. Through careful experiments.
C. By excluding other possible factors.
D. By reviewing findings of previous studies.
31.What does Christina Riehl think of the study
A. Limited but inspiring. B. Understudied and misleading.
C. Controversial but well-designed. D. Convincing and groundbreaking.
D
King Shahryar, betrayed by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and have her killed by morning to ensure he is never betrayed again. Scheherazade volunteers to marry the king. Each evening, she begins an engaging story but stops at dawn, leaving him eager for more. Night after night, she keeps him attracted with new tales, and over 1,001 nights, the king falls in love with her and abandons his cruel ways.
This ancient tale from One Thousand and One Nights highlights storytelling’s impact. Our recent research shows that strong storytelling skills can dramatically improve someone’s well-being. At its core, storytelling helps people find meaning from life’s chaos. Studies show we shape our identities by turning experiences into personal stories. Skilled storytellers excel at two key skills: they need to connect events logically and they must learn to see the world through the eyes of their characters, understanding the “why” of what drives people. Applying these two skills to their own lives, skillful storytellers use the first to identify and pursue what gives their life meaning, while the second develops a mindset that prioritizes the “why” behind their actions over just the “how”.
To illustrate this point, we conducted studies with 800 participants. We measured storytelling ability through self-reports, friend evaluations and expert reviews on lab experiments where each participant told one story about himself and the other with three given random words. In addition to these assessments of storytelling skills, we asked participants questions to get a sense of how meaningful they found life and whether they approached decisions with a “why” mindset rather than a “how” mindset.
Results consistently linked storytelling skills to stronger life meaning and goal clarity. Personality also mattered: people open to new experiences collected more interesting life stories, while shy people used storytelling to balance out their limited social interaction.
A strong “why” mindset connects with reduced stress and extended life. Storytelling also builds social connections. By helping people express their purpose and build relationships, stories may indirectly strengthen both mental and physical health.
Storytelling workshops, now popular globally, may do more than teach communication—they could help participants redefine their life’s direction.
32. Why does the author mention Scheherazade’s stories in the first paragraph
A. To show Scheherazade’s cleverness. B. To entertain readers with a classic tale.
C. To introduce the topic of storytelling. D. To compare ancient and modern stories.
33. What does the “why” mindset primarily focus on
A. Completing daily tasks efficiently. B. Avoiding stressful situations.
C. Memorizing random life events. D. Understanding life’s purpose.
34. What were participants asked to do in the lab experiment
A. Share personal interests in a group. B. Tell a story with words provided.
C. Reflect on the “why” behind their actions. D. Connect events into a meaningful story.
35. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Scheherazade’s Survival in an Ancient Tale
B. How People’s Storytelling Abilities Develop
C. Living a Meaningful Life through Storytelling
D. Why Shy People Attend Storytelling Workshops
第二节 七选五 (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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Travel in Time
The term “NOSTALGIA”(怀旧) used to describe a mental disease. The “algia” bit means “pain”, and the word was coined by a 17th-century doctor treating homesick soldiers, whose symptoms included hallucinations( 幻 觉 ) and depression. 36 And it’s a great example of the benefits of a strong memory — choosing to recapture moments from the past to enjoy them all over again.
As evidence, a recent report highlighted the increase in old songs being streamed on Spotify during lockdown. It seems that we found strength in musical memories of happier times. 37 That’s
because memory skills can take you into the future, too — bringing a whole new set of rewards.
In another pandemic experiment, people wrote letters to their future selves, and found that they improved their mood by imagining themselves safely on the other side of COVID-19. 38
*To reawaken happy feelings, use all your senses not just sight. Smell, taste, touch and sound will also help you to recreate the past in rich clarity. If you find a memory that’s particularly helpful — for reassurance, say — keep using it！ 39
When you’re procrastinating(拖延), visualize an end result. Flash forward to see the floor swept or the essay finished, and use that positive image to make you swing into action.
Ahead of major challenges, imagine the full impact of success. Don’t just picture yourself getting that great job: fill your mind with the really big ways it’s going to change your life.
40 But the more you learn to control your memory, the better you’ll be at mining your past, and shaping your future, to be your best self now.
The usefulness of nostalgia seems to vary with age.
Today we have a much more positive attitude to nostalgia.
Here are my tips for becoming a confident time traveller yourself.
The following tricks help connect with your past and future selves.
You’ll get faster at finding it, and add extra layers of detail each time.
But there’s also a growing body of research into time travel “the other way”.
There’ll still be times when old thoughts cause sadness, or you’re anxious about what’s next.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 完形填空（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。
Being close to nature was like food for my soul. So I felt a wave of 4l to discover that our new house has a backyard filled with birds and trees including a lemon tree. I 42 picking its juicy fruit, and taking shade under its leafy limbs. Then I went to take a closer look at the tree. It was in a 43 ! The branches were tangled(缠结) with no sunlight breaking through. The leaves were bug-infested(虫子滋生的). Oh, and the lemons Most of them were 44 or went bad.
“I’ve tried to help it, which I think might be a lost 45 ,” said my husband, Elan. Yet 46 I felt called to save the lemon tree.
So I began to work on it, 47 some heavy-laden branches, Then I watered it a 48 , added fertilizer, and controlled the bugs. A few weeks later, I 49 something: New fruit had grown in and this time all of the lemons were 50 . The branches had opened up, letting sunlight through. Encouraged by these signs of 5l , I continued to look after it with 52 and patience.
Today, it stands tall and proud, growing juicy yellow lemons that we 53 with our neighbors. “I can’t believe the tree grows so well!” Elan said, “You did a(n) 54 job.” It wasn’t just me. The lemon tree is a living 55 that anything can grow and blossom in the hands of the one who nurtures it all.
41.A. appreciations B. excitement C. inspiration D. devotion
42.A. experienced B. missed C. imagined D. practiced
43.A. condition B. sense C. control D. mess
44.A. inactive B. misshapen C. unstable D. disorganized
45.A. answer B. dream C. battle D. case
46.A. nowhere B. even C. somehow D. therefore
47.A. cutting down B. giving away C. lifting up D. leaving behind
48.A. equally B. instantly C. consciously D. regularly
49.A. observed B. projected C. predicted D. expected
50.A. nutritious B. healthy C. tasteful D. genuine
51.A. evolution B. strength C. creativity D. progress
52.A. resistance B. commitment C. curiosity D. gratitude
53.A. pick B. cook C. share D. exchange
54.A. brilliant B. vital C. effective D. influential
55.A. image B. proof C. figure D. basis
第三节 语篇填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
When it comes to tea, Lu Yu is an important figure to give thanks to. For centuries, LuYu 56 (credit) as the most influential person in tea history.
Lu Yu recognized tea as his destiny and was inspired to write what would later be titled The Classic of Tea. After going through numerous drafts and nearly two decades, he finally completed and published the first book of tea. 57 (compose) of seven thousand characters, the work was the summary of his life 58 travel with tea. It was a huge success and best seller, achieving 59 (universe) fame in China and beyond.
The book served not only as a guide for tea preparation but also as a mirror 60 (reveal) the social and cultural landscape of the Tang Dynasty. It captured the essence of a time 61 poetry, art, and philosophy boomed.
Lu Yu’s legacy(遗产) lives on as tea remains part of East Asian culture. The soothing nature of tea aids 62 staying alert during long working hours, while its medicinal 63 (property) are also highly valued. The Classic of Tea stands as a testament to Lu Yu’s profound insight into tea and its significance in human experience, 64 work that continues to enrich the lives of those who seek 65 (wise) in a cup of tea.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分)
假设你是某国际学校学生李华。你与交换生 John 要合作完成一篇项目学习的论文，他建议用 AI 完成初稿。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
委婉拒绝并说明理由；2. 你的建议及计划。
注意：1. 词数 80 左右；2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：项目学习：project-based learning
Dear John,
__________________________________________________________________________________
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。
A Game of Growth
The gym was alive with the sounds of squeaking(嘎吱作响)shoes, bouncing basketballs, and teammates shouting plays. It was game day, and I should have been focused, but my mind was elsewhere. My thoughts dragged me down, and I couldn't shake the heaviness I felt.
Every time I passed the ball, Ryan, one of our best players, would make some snide(挖苦的) remarks: “Can't you aim better, Eliot ” or “Guess we know who won’t be taking the game-winning shot today.” His words cut deep, feeding my doubts. I wanted to fire back, but the energy wasn't there.
Coach Rivera noticed something was off. “Eliot, can I talk to you for a second ” he said after practice. His voice was calm but firm, the way it always was when he saw something wrong. I sighed, knowing I couldn't avoid the conversation. “Yeah, Coach ” He studied me for a moment, his eyes serious. “You’re not yourself lately. I’ve also noticed there's tension between you and Ryan. What's going on "
I hesitated, then said, “Nothing, I’m fine.”
Coach didn't buy it. “I’ve been around long enough to know when something's weighing on a player. You're not just dealing with basketball issues, are you ”
I finally admitted, my throat tight and my eyes starting to water, “I have some family problems... my parents had an accident, and I've had to take care of them.”
Coach nodded, understanding. “That’s a lot to handle. But Ryan.…. he’s a tough guy, and you two are teammates, and the team only works if you're united. Let’s talk things through.”
The next day, Coach pulled Ryan and me aside. The conversation was awkward at first. Ryan explained that he felt I wasn't pulling my weight in the games. I told him about my situation, though I didn't go into details.
Ryan’s expression softened. “I didn't know you were dealing with so much. I’m sorry for pushing you too hard, “he said. “I could've handled it better.” I admitted.
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。
With Coach's help, Ryan and I started working together instead of against each other. In the championship game, Ryan passed me the ball for the game-winning shot.
英语参考答案
听力 ABCAC ABCBA ABABA CAACC
阅读理解 BCD BADC BCCA CDBC
七选五 BFCEG
完形填空 BCDBC CADAB DBCAB
56. has been credited posed 58. and 59.universal 60.revealing
61. when 62. in 63. properties 64.a 65. wisdom
应用文
Thanks for your suggestion on using AI to finish the first draft of our paper. But after further consideration, I’m afraid it’s not a wise idea.
Firstly, it goes against the purpose of project-based learning, which is to cultivate critical thinking and teamwork. Moreover, while AI can generate articles automatically and rapidly, it shows no creativity and imagination of our own, which means a complete absence of personality and uniqueness. Worse still, AI can misinterpret the meaning of the context, resulting in a lack of accuracy and precision of our paper.
So, I suggest we write the paper ourselves. We can start by brainstorming together to create an outline after generating some original and creative ideas. Then we can work independently on different parts, and work together to finalize our paper. I believe we can do a better job than AI.
Hope you can understand. Expecting our distinctive draft.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写
With Coach's help, Ryan and I started working together instead of against each other. Ryan stopped making snide remarks and started offering genuine encouragement. In games, Ryan would actively create opportunities for me, drawing defenders and setting up open shots. I, in turn, would support him by playing aggressive defense and making smart passes. His support gave me the confidence I needed to shake off my doubts and focus on the game. Meanwhile, our teamwork improved dramatically, and our bond grew stronger. As the season progressed, we won game after game, eventually ending up entering the championship
In the championship game, Ryan passed me the ball for the game-winning shot. As I received the ball, I could feel the weight of the moment, but I a surge of confidence also welled up within me. I took a deep breath, focused on the basket, and let the ball fly. Time seemed to slow as the ball arced through the air, and then it swished through the net. The gym erupted in cheers, and my teammates rushed to embrace me. Ryan was the first to reach me, clapping me on the back with a smile. "You did it," he said. Reflecting on the event, I learned that, just as the proverb goes, united we stand, divided we fall.
听カ原稿:
Text 1 有指纹的动物
W: Do you know that fingerprints aren’t unique to humans
M: Yes, I know. Chimpanzees and monkeys have fingerprints, too.
W: That’s correct. And koalas have fingerprints as well. Interestingly, their close relatives, like wombats and kangaroos, have no fingerprints.
Text 2 会议结束时间
M: The staff meeting will start at 9:00 a.m. and last for 2 hours, right
W: No. You just went to the washroom. Ms. Aragon informed us that the start time won’t change, but the meeting will finish half an hour earlier than scheduled.
Text 3 “绿豆”的正确英文表达
M: It’s boiling hot. Taste some green bean soup I’ve made. It’s great for cooling down in the heat.
W: Green bean You must mean mung bean! Green beans are long and narrow beans that are eaten as a kind of vegetable.
M: Ah, yes! I mean mung beans.
Text 4 回收利用
W: Don’t throw away this plastic bottle. We can use it to store cat food.
M: Okay. We can also clean this glass jar and use it to hold flowers.
W: Good idea! And don’t forget these cardboard boxes. They’re useful for packing when we move house.
Text 5 去火车站
M: Have you checked your luggage Don’t forget anything.
W: Yes, I’ve done that.
M: Do you need a ride to the railway station I’m free today.
W: No, thanks. I’ve already called a taxi.
Text 6 采访话剧演员
W: Thank you for accepting my interview here in the green room, ⑥Mr. Grant. Your performance in the play tonight was outstanding.
M: Thank you. ⑥Actually, I owe my good performance to the director Mrs. Bierce. She took me through the play scene by scene.
W: ⑦What was the most challenging part of the role for you
M: ⑦Definitely the role’s complex emotions. I had to express a range of feelings like guilt, anxiety and excitement, which were crucial for bringing the character to life.
W: You did an excellent job. Thank you again for your time.
M: It was a pleasure. I should go and get changed.
green room：演员休息室，通常指演员、主持人或嘉宾休息和等待的房间。这个房间通常位于舞台或演播室附近，为演职人员提供一个放松、准备和候场的空间。
Text 7 乒乓球比赛
M: Hi, Lisa! ⑧⑨Did you watch the table tennis match yesterday
W: Yes, I did. It was really something! ⑨The match consisted of five sets. Sarah won the first set by a score of 11-6, but Emily came back in the second set and won against Sarah by a score of 11-8.
M: Yes. ⑧The third set was intense, and Sarah took it by a score of 11-9.
W: Right, and Emily won the fourth set by a score of 11-7. I was on the edge of my seat when they played the final set. ⑨In the final set, Sarah won by a score of 11-6 to claim the match.
M: This was an intense game. By the way, the games in our school sports meeting are all wonderful.
W: Yeah. ⑩There’s a basketball match at 3:00 p.m. today. Would you like to go and watch it with me
M: ⑩Yes! Let’s meet at the school gym at 2:30 p.m.
W: Perfect! See you there!
Text 8 提高方向感的方法
W: I had a hard time getting the book yesterday. I got lost on my way to the bookstore.
M: Why didn’t you use the map apps on your phone
W: I tried, but the signals were weak in that area. I turned to passers-by. But none of them knew about the bookstore.
M: That’s unfortunate. How did you eventually find it
W: Well, I noticed a road sign in front of a watch shop. Then I followed it and some other road signs to the bookstore. Well, I think I rely too much on map apps, which affects my sense of direction.
M: Indeed. There are some tips for improving the sense of direction. First, get lost on purpose, which means taking unfamiliar routes without using navigation tools.
W: Got it. What else can help
M: Second, use landmarks like hospitals and schools to determine your locations. Last, turn the street names into stories to make them easier to remember.
Text 9 对话宇航员
M: Hosting a radio show is a lot of fun—seeing Tiny Desk Concerts, enjoying baked goods from guests… But honestly, my favorite part is getting to talk to astronauts while they’re floating in space. Today, we have got the opportunity to talk with astronaut Loral O’Hara.
W: Hi, Robert. This is Loral O’Hara. I hear you clearly. Welcome aboard the space station.
M: Oh, that’s a warm greeting. Loral, how are you doing
W: I am fine. My colleagues and I were busy doing eye exams for each other this morning. I’ll check on some equipment later.
M: Can you see the Earth
W: Yes. The first time I saw the Earth was on the Soyuz spacecraft on my way to the space station. That was amazing!
M: Wow, it feels like a science fiction film has come to life! You’ve been staying on the space station for about six months. How do you feel
W: Being in space really makes me appreciate how precious time is.
M: It’s reported that the new astronauts will arrive in a few days. Do you have any advice for them
W: My advice is to be patient with themselves. It’s a challenging new environment, so just take it slowly.
Text 10 午睡研究
W: Studies show that napping can improve your well-being if done right. However, napping for too long can end up having a negative impact on your overall health, and may also shorten your lifespan.
Chelsie Rohrscheib, head sleep expert at sleep testing firm Wesper, told Newsweek that people who take long naps are likely to get low-quality sleep at night. She said, “Poor sleep at night has major negative effects on health. Additionally, we also see high rates of sleep disorders in people who require long naps during the day. Another consideration is that people who need long naps are generally pretty tired and lazy during the day, and therefore they’re more likely to spend a lot of time sitting down.”
According to Raj Dasgupta, chief medical adviser for Sleep Advisor, needing long naps may often be a sign that something is wrong with your body. “If you find yourself needing long or multiple naps to get through the day, you might have a sleep disorder or medical condition,” he said. According to Dasgupta, if you feel tired and have an opportunity to take a short nap in the early afternoon, then napping can be a beneficial way to improve your productivity, although he warns against getting into the habit of taking naps routinely. “If you get a good sleep at night and feel energetic during the day, you most likely do not need to nap,” he added.

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