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2025年秋期高三开学联合考试
英语
本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，其中试题卷由第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）组成，共10页；答题卡共2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、班级、姓名用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，同时用2B铅笔将考号准确填涂在“考号”栏目内。
2．选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
3．考试结束后将答题卡收回。
第I卷（选择题，共95分）
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题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。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 Karen doing
A．Watering the grass. B．Loosening the soil. C．Removing the weeds.
2．What’s the relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Teacher and student. C．Doctor and patient.
3．Why is the man writing poems
A．For pleasure. B．For his history class. C．For publishing a book.
4．What does the man offer to do for Julie
A．Buy her a gift. B．Drive her downtown. C．Give her a lift home.
5．What do the speakers want to do
A．Watch a match. B．Play a sport. C．Drink some juice.
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．How is the weather
A．It's sunny. B．It's cloudy. C．It's rainy.
7．What will Blake do
A．Work for a company. B．Prepare to go abroad. C．Study at a university.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8．When does the conversation take place
A．In the afternoon. B．At noon. C．In the morning.
9．Why doesn’t the man go to the conference room now
A．He needs to meet the clients.
B．He is working on another task.
C．He has checked the heater before.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．Who read to the girls
A．The woman. B．Only the man. C．The man and his wife.
11．When did the girls start reading well
A．At five. B．At six. C．At seven.
12．What does the man think the woman’s son should do now
A．Read a lot. B．Do whatever he likes. C．Learn from the man’s daughters.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why does the woman look upset
A．Her pen was lost. B．Sam lost her dictionary. C．The bus was late.
14．What does the man probably think of Sam
A．Careless. B．Poor. C．Careful.
15．What will the woman do this afternoon
A．Play table tennis. B．Talk to Sam. C．Go shopping.
16．How is the woman’s dad going to the conference tomorrow
A．By subway. B．By car. C．By bus.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Giving a speech. B．Reporting news. C．Hosting a program.
18．How can we grow up
A．By going to new places.
B．By avoiding awkward situations.
C．By doing things that might frighten us.
19．What can you do to make your friendships stronger
A．Be honest with your friends about your problems.
B．Make your friends share their secrets with you.
C．Never share personal information with friends.
20．What does the speaker want people to know
A．There’s no reason to be nervous around new people.
B．Being frightened shouldn’t keep you from meeting people.
C．You should watch what you say to people you don’t know.
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
The Walt Disney Company turns 100 this year, and the whole world celebrates its stories, characters and imagination — but only Philly’s Franklin Institute houses the official Disney 100: The Exhibition (展览).
Making its world debut(首映式) right here in Philadelphia, the exhibition takes guests behind the scenes and puts them into the magic of Disney at what’s sure to be one of the must-see exhibitions of this year.
When to Visit
From February 18 to August 27.
What to Expect
The exhibition features 10 large, themed galleries (主题画廊) that tell the history of Disney from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World.
What can guests expect Items from the Walt Disney Archives (档案馆), as well as more than 250 of Disney’s “Crown Jewels”. That includes seldom seen original artworks and behind-the-scenes collection. A couple of the items on view include a steamboat whistle (汽笛) from Steamboat Willie(which marked Mickey’s film debut).
Admission & Tickets
Guests have several options when it comes to experiencing the exhibition.
People who visit in the daytime (9 a. m. to 5 p. m.) can buy timed tickets for $45(adults) and $41(children aged 3—11). The best part: General museum admission to the rest of the Franklin Institute is included in the cost.
Looking to save on tickets Consider visiting during the exhibition’s evening hours, which run from 5 to 8 p. m. Tickets run $25 per person and do not include admission to the rest of the museum.
Lastly, consider picking up Flex Time Tickets, which allow exhibition access for any time. These run $61 a person and must be bought over the phone.
Location & Contact
The Franklin Institute 222 N. 20th Street Philadelphia
(215) 448-1200
21．What can we know about the exhibition
A．It’s the first exhibition in Philadelphia. B．It opens to the public in early February.
C．It’s really worth seeing for people. D．It picks up visitors for free.
22．Which can people see in the exhibition
A．A very old whistle. B．A Disney original model.
C．A wonderful debut film. D．A beautiful steamboat.
23．What’s the advantage of the evening tickets
A．They include general museum costs. B．You can visit Disney 100 flexibly.
C．You can buy them over the phone. D．They are cheaper.
B
Sylvain Saudan’s skiing was so alarmingly ambitious that people struggled to believe his accomplishments were real. The Swiss extreme skiing pioneer became the first to successfully rush down the Spencer Couloir’s 55-degree slope (斜坡) — with more than 200 turns, at speeds close to freefall on France’s Aiguille de Blaitière mountain in 1967. Locals didn’t trust that he’d really done it until a plane flew over the mountain and took photos of his ski tracks. Nicknamed the “skier of the impossible,” Saudan sought out slopes from the Himalayas to the Alps, often reaching the peaks by helicopter. But in 1982, he climbed for 25 days to reach the 26, 500-foot summit of Pakistan’s Gasherbrum I, searching for virgin areas in its natural state. “The first to dare something are the real adventurers,” he said in 2016. “It’s the first that counts.”
Raised on a farm in the Alps, Saudan didn’t have the resources to train as a competitive skier, and worked as a laborer and truck driver before becoming a ski instructor. Teaching through icy winters in Scotland helped prepare him for deadly slopes. After skiing the Spencer Couloir, he spent two decades “seeking greater challenges and testing new methods,” said The Washington Post. He developed a new skiing style and introduced equipment innovations for steep slopes, but ignored safety precautions as he shot down Oregon’s Mount Hood, Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, and Nepal’s Dhaulagiri.
Saudan completed his last major expedition in 1986 by skiing down Mount Fuji on bare rocks, walking away without a single cut. He “spent his life challenging gravity, avalanches, and obituary (讣告) writers,” said The New York Times. He insisted that mental preparation helped keep fear cornered, yet death was never far from his mind. “There’s really only one way out,” he said: “Don’t fall down.”
24．How did people react to Saudan’s achievement on the Spencer Couloir’s 55-degree slope
A．They thought of him as a skiing pioneer. B．They considered it as a fact at once.
C．They were ignorant of it completely. D．They doubted it till evidence arrived.
25．Which of the following can best describe Saudan
A．Brave and generous. B．Adventurous and devoted.
C．Creative but timid. D．Reserved but famous.
26．Why did Saudan go skiing
A．To escape his past life as a laborer. B．To push himself to new limits.
C．To document adventures for fame. D．To test new skiing equipment.
27．What does The New York Times imply about Saudan
A．He faced extreme dangers in his career. B．He was cautious during his expeditions.
C．His skiing methods were widely accepted. D．His achievements were often questioned.
C
OpenAI, the company behind the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has set out restructuring plans to make it easier for it to raise money and remove restrictions made by its non-profit parent (母公司).
OpenAI reveals its for-profit unit would become a public benefit corporation, a company required to consider the interests of society as well as shareholder (股东) value. The non-profit parent would have “a significant interest” in the public benefit corporation, OpenAI said in a blog-post, adding that it would be one of the “best resourced non-profits in history.”
OpenAI has been looking to make changes to its rules to make it easier for investors to profit when they inject new investment into the firm. OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a research-focused non-profit but created a for-profit unit four years later to secure funding for the high costs of AI development. Its unusual structure gave control of the for-profit unit to the non-profit.
A $6.6 billion fundraising by OpenAI, which valued it at $157 billion, was conditional on it being able to remove a profit limit and move towards being a more conventional company.
“We again need to raise more money than we’d imagined. Investors want to back us but they need conventional equity (股东权益) and a less unique structure,” OpenAI said. “The hundreds of billions of dollars that companies are investing into AI show what it will take for OpenAI to continue pursuing the mission.”
“This is the critical step the company needs in order to continue fundraising,” said Gil Luria, analyst with DA Davidson & Co. The key to the announcement, he said, was that the for-profit side of OpenAI “will run and control OpenAI’s operations and business.” For its AI competitors, it’s a different matter. Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, is trying to preclude the plan, as is Meta Platforms, which is developing a competitor against ChatGPT named Meta AI.
28．What is a public benefit corporation required to do
A．Operate its non-profit parent independently.
B．Focus only on maximizing shareholder value.
C．Reduce the amount of money raised from investors.
D．Combine the interests of society and shareholder value.
29．Why does OpenAI believe it needs to restructure its operations in paragraph 5
A．To attract more investors and simplify the structure.
B．To push forward its development goals on AI safety.
C．To settle conflicts with its non-profit parent organization.
D．To prevent competitors from taking control of its operations.
30．What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 6 mean
A．Design. B．Prevent. C．Back. D．Follow.
31．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．OpenAI to Keep Influencing Shareholders.
B．OpenAI to Defend ChatGPT from Criticism.
C．OpenAI to Relax Control over Its For-Profit Unit.
D．OpenAI to Spend Funds on Artificial Intelligence.
D
For much of history, the practice of art was mysterious, and artists were viewed as being somewhat odd and often mad. Even the word most commonly associated with artists — inspiration — has its own magical qualities. Literally, the word “inspiration” means the breathing-in of a spirit. Artists were thought of as people who were uniquely inspired to create.
Many artists credited their talents to the presence of some supernatural power. The Romantic poets believed that art was a term that meant an ultimate expression of beauty and truth. The search for this ideal led them to explore both natural and supernatural themes in their works.
Another persistent view of art regarded its divorce from logic. Reason and logic were the province of scientists and philosophers, whereas creativity and insight were the area of the artists. The two separate aspects of the mind were supposed to remain distinct.
But in 1704, a major breakthrough occurred. Sir Isaac Newton, mathematician and physicist, published his study of light, Opticks. One of Newton’s major discoveries was on the nature of color. Using a prism (棱镜), Newton provided a scientific explanation for the presence of rainbows. The artistic community was shocked. A scientist had ventured into their sacred territory.
More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by “unweaving the rainbow”. His colleague, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, famously remarked that the souls of five hundred Newtons would be needed to make one Shakespeare. And yet, from another perspective, Newton did not reduce the beauty of the rainbow; he enhanced it. In his search to uncover the secrets of the rainbow, Newton demonstrated the wonder, creativity, and inspiration of an artist. His discovery also paved the way for the development of spectroscopy, a way of analyzing the chemical makeup of light. Now scientists can look at the stars and know their composition. The sense of wonder this ability creates is not much different from the wonder the poet or artist feels when staring at those same stars.
32．According to the passage, what was the common view of artists in history
A．Their works focused on the supernatural. B．Their unique abilities came from within.
C．They possessed both logic and magic. D．They were strange but indeed gifted.
33．How did the Romantic poets react to Newton’s discovery about light and color
A．They credited Newton’s insights to mystical influences.
B．They felt it faded the poetic beauty of natural phenomena.
C．They were inspired to integrate more scientific themes in their poetry.
D．They believed it added a new dimension to the appreciation of beauty.
34．Why does the author mention John Keats’ and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s views on Newton
A．To contrast their criticism with science’s artistic value.
B．To highlight the effect of scientific breakthroughs on art.
C．To show Romantic poets’ objection to scientific progress.
D．To emphasize the superior creativity of poets over scientists.
35．Which of the following is the best title of the passage
A．Distinguishing Art from Science B．Isaac Newton’s Influence on Arts
C．Shared Wonder of Art and Science D．The Artistic Interpretation of Science
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。
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 36
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 37 We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 38 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
39 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
40 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.
A．This time there was no tent.
B．Things are going to be improved.
C．The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D．I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E．I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F．After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G．There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
No doubt we all have experienced frustration (受挫). It may be something as 41 as growing flowers or as serious as developing better relationships with others. Whatever the 42 is, there comes a point when you just feel you can’t go on any further.
And yet, the secret to 43 can be found in a tube of toothpaste. Every time I come to the end of a tube of a toothpaste, I am completely 44 that just when I think it is absolutely empty, I can squeeze more toothpaste out of it. I am sure you all have gone through the 45 thing.
So, next time you find yourself in such a situation, 46 the tube. We can all 47 times that success came when we were on our last chance or when we were doing something for the final time. It is when you dig deep down for that one last burst of energy that you achieve your goal. 48 , too many people give up too early. All they 49 to do is squeeze one more drop of toothpaste from the tube. There are hundreds of 50 of successful people who kept on going in the face adversity (逆境) and 51 . Even the writers of Chicken Soup for the Soul were rejected by 33 publishers before they found one who would 52 their book.
If you have the passion to go for your 53 , then keep squeezing that “inner tube of toothpaste”. It is only when you 54 the “passion” that you will know whether success is yours or not. Just make sure that you don’t 55 too soon. Success may be just around the corner.
41．A．useless B．simple C．boring D．funny
42．A．case B．direction C．task D．competition
43．A．truth B．happiness C．success D．wealth
44．A．satisfied B．amazed C．depressed D．confused
45．A．natural B．lucky C．rare D．same
46．A．remember B．empty C．save D．use
47．A．enjoy B．recall C．value D．arrange
48．A．Unbelievably B．Strangely C．Typically D．Unfortunately
49．A．decide B．wish C．need D．expect
50．A．examples B．types C．characters D．signs
51．A．sorrow B．disappointment C．guilt D．misunderstanding
52．A．translate B．print C．edit D．order
53．A．dream B．reputation C．journey D．home
54．A．make up for B．catch up with C．run out of D．look forward to
55．A．try B．return C．stop D．judge
第II卷（非选择题，共55分）
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
The silent killer — air pollution causes seven million premature (过早的) 56 (death) a year, not just in 57 (develop) countries but also in UK and the USA as well. In China，people are well aware of the health problems it brings.
I check every part every day. If it has heavy air pollution, I will prepare masks for my family. I dislike 58 when the air is bad. Because bad air makes it difficult for me to breathe and I think it does influence my 59 (perform) at work. A new research in china has also found a link between air quality and levels of intelligence. In the study, 25,000 people living across China 60 (test) in language and math skills last year. They found the results of those 61 lived in more polluted areas were 62 (negative) impacted, especially in languages. It adds to a growing body of evidence that air pollution has an effect not just on the lungs and heart 63 on the brain.
This research shows that the longer we are exposed to air pollution, the 64 (many) problems we’re storing up for later life. Campaigners hope this study will persuade the British government 65 (think) hard before it publishes its clean air strategy next year.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．假定你是李华，交换生Terry在你校成语闯关比赛(Idiom Challenge Competition)中荣获二等奖，请你给他写一封祝贺信。内容包括：
1. 向他表示祝贺；2. 肯定他的付出。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
67．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。
Austin Riley is a race car driver. He has been drawing crowds to the race track for years. But his rise to fame isn’t just being fast on the speedway. He’s breaking barriers on the track for those with disabilities. Riley has autism (自闭症). Simple tasks like tying his shoes are extremely complicated for him, but when you put him in a race car — a complex, delicate piece of machinery — he’ll blow your mind.
I first met Riley and his father Jason at the local karting (卡丁车运动) track in 2014. I still remember how excited Riley was to have me and my cameraman there filming his every move. He was a karting car racer back then. He could barely talk to me, let alone look at me. However, even though Riley was quiet and shy, I knew he was going to be something big.
The karting track is where Riley’s racing care er began. His dad just wanted to give him something to focus his energy on. Riley has always loved cars. He has been enthusiastic about them since he started to learn to walk. So why not try karting The minute Riley hit the gas, he was attracted. Little did Riley and his father realize this was going to change their lives forever.
In Riley’s mind, everything moves fast. Slowing things down makes things difficult and frustrating. But the minute Riley slid into that karting car, everything went well. He’d found his calling and it put him on the podium (领奖台), so many times that he would need a separate room just for his trophies (奖杯).
Riley’s journey on the track soon took him from fast karting cars to really fast cars. He became the first person with autism in Canada to get his race car licence. It opened up the track for Riley to drive in the big leagues. Riley was now racing across North America, making the podium almost every time. He was an impressive force on the track, but an even more impressive person off the track.
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。
When Riley started winning race after race, people wanted to know who this kid was.
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Riley’s story brought a ray of hope to families having children with autism.
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2025年秋期高三开学联合考试
英语参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A A A C C A C C B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B B A A B A C A B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A D D B B A D A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 C D B A C D C A F E
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B A C B D A B D C A
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 B B A C C
56.deaths 57．developing 58．it 59．performance 60．were tested
61．who 62．negatively 63．but 64．more 65．to think
66．Dear Terry,
I'm writing to extend my warmest congratulations to you for your outstanding performance in Idiom Challenge Competition, where you were awarded the second prize.
Your achievement is truly commendable, and it reflects your hard work and dedication towards this competition. It is evident that you have put in a large amount of effort to master the idioms and their meanings. Your success is a testament to your perseverance and commitment to excellence.
Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved accomplishment ! I am confident that this recognition will motivate you to continue striving for greatness in your future study. Keep up the fantastic work, Terry!
Best wishes! Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67．When Riley started winning race after race, people wanted to know who this kid was. They were amazed by his incredible talent and the way he maneuvered the car with such precision and control. Despite the challenges he faced in his daily life, Riley’s passion for racing shone through, inspiring others to see beyond the limitations that autism can impose. His success on the track not only earned him admiration from his peers but also served as a powerful reminder that individuals with disabilities have immense potential waiting to be unlocked. Riley’s story quickly spread, and he became a symbol of inspiration, showing that with the right support and opportunities, anyone can excel in their chosen field.
Riley’s story brought a ray of hope to families having children with autism. It showed them that their children, too, could find their unique talents and passions, and that these could be nurtured to achieve great things. For many, Riley became a beacon of inspiration, proving that autism is not a barrier to success but rather a part of a person’s identity that can coexist with their strengths and abilities. His journey encouraged conversations about inclusivity and the importance of providing equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their disabilities. Riley’s impact extended beyond the race track, fostering a more accepting and supportive environment for all.
听力原材料：
Text1：M: Are you attending to the garden Karen
W: The soil is dry, so I am giving it some water.
M: Oh, I think the grass will thank you. But how about the weeds I plan to remove them later.
W: I am glad you say so, Eric.
Text2：M:I feel sick these days, and I think I’ve got a flu. I can’t focus in class.
W: Why don’t you go to see the campus doctor Let me go with you after I finish doing the exercise paper.
Text3：W: If you’re writing poems, you should study great writers in history like Li Bai and Du Fu.
M: I’m only writing these poems and stories for fun. But I’d love to learn more about my new hobby!
W: I’ll recommend you some books about them.
Text4：M: Hey, Julie. I have my car today, so you can go home in my car.
W: Thanks, but I need to buy a gift for Sandy. Could you drive me downtown
M: I’m afraid I can’t .It’s not on my way.
Text5：W: That was a good game! We almost won!
M: Yeah. We tried really hard. Now I’m tired and thirsty!
W: I’m thirsty, too. My mom just bought some orange juice. We can have some when we get back to my house.
M: That’s a good idea!
Text6：W: The weather report said it was rainy today. Fortunately, the weather is not like that.
M: Yes, fine days with a few white clouds are best for picnics. I haven’t seen you for a long time, Emma. Are you still preparing to go abroad
W: Yes, but I found a job in a company first to gain some experience. How about you, Blake
M: I’ll be a business major at Harvard this September.
W: Really That’s so cool. You are able to meet many famous professors there.
M: Yes, some of them will give us lessons.
Text7：W: Oh, Jeremy, there you are. Have you had a chance to check out the problem I mentioned yesterday I think there’s an issue with the heater in the conference room.
M: Ah ... not yet. I’ve been setting up the new workspaces for the part-time workers we recently hired.
W: I’m planning to host our visiting clients in that room this afternoon, so I’ll change the location if it’s still cold in there.
M: OK, I’ll get to the conference room as soon as I finish.
W: Great. And let me know if it can’t be fixed by noon.
Text8：W: Your daughters are so cute! I can’t believe they’re only seven years old. How did they learn so much already
M: Well, my wife and I have been reading to them since they were very young. So they became interested in reading at a young age. They’ve both been reading well since the age of five.
W: That’s wonderful! I wish my son would do that, too.
M: Don’t worry too much about him. He’ll read more when he’s ready. It’s better to let him do what he’s most interested in. He’s only six, right
Text9：M: What’s the matter You look so upset.
W: I lent my dictionary to Sam yesterday, but he told me this morning he had left it on the bus.
M: When will he learn to be more careful I lent my pen to him last week, but he lost it too.
W: Did he buy you a new one
M: Yes, but it is different. It was a gift from my father. It could never be replaced.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. I just bought the dictionary last week. Now I have to buy a new one.
M: Will you go to the city center this afternoon
W: No, I’ll play table tennis with my aunt this afternoon. I’ll go to the city center tomorrow.
M: Could you ask your dad to give me a ride when you go there
W: I’ll go there by subway. My dad will drive to a conference in the neighboring city tomorrow.
M: Okay Give me a call tomorrow. Let’s go together.
Text10：Trying to make new friends can make you frightened sometimes. You’re probably nervous that you won’t get along with anyone or that you’ll do something embarrassing. Or maybe you simply don’t know what you should say to someone to break the ice and create a friendlier atmosphere. But just keep in mind that everyone’s been where you are. No matter if someone’s shy or outgoing, they’ve been in a situation where they had to talk to someone they didn’t know. There’s no perfect thing to say, and nobody goes through life without some awkward social interactions here and there. Feeling uncomfortable is a natural part of life, and stepping outside of our comfort zones is necessary for us to grow up and to improve our relationships with others. For example, it may be hard for you to share some of your personal problems with a friend. You might be worried that they’ll feel differently about you if you tell them. But if your friends see that you want to be open with them, even when it’s hard, they’ll also feel more comfortable sharing their problems with you, and your friendship will be better. This goes for new meeting acquaintances too. It’s OK to be a little nervous, because everyone, including the person you’re talking to, understands that feeling. Just don’t let it stop you from putting yourself out there and trying to connect with new people.

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