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长春市十一高中 农安县实验中学 2026届高三四校联合模拟考试 英语科试题
吉林市第一中学 四平市第一高级中学
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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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，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. When does the mall open on Sunday
A. At 9:00 am. B. At 10:00 am. C. At 11:00 am.
2. Why is the camera put on the bird’s back
A. To do scientific research. B. To catch people’s eyes. C. To take better pictures.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. On a plane.
4. What does the man imply about the cat
A. She likes to stay alone.
B. The dog’s barking frightens her.
C. The tree is too high for her to jump.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman suggest Mark do at weekends
A. Do some outdoor activities. B. Have a good rest at home. C. Visit friends more often.
7. How does Mark like windsurfing
A. It’s boring. B. It’s interesting. C. It’s tiring.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the speakers do just now
A. They saw a film. B. They gave a performance. C. They watched the Peking Opera.
9. Where will the speakers go next
A. A restaurant. B. A theater hall. C. A library.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What does Xu Hongdou do in the village
A. She runs a cafe. B. She conducts a survey. C. She does volunteer work.
11. What makes long journeys possible
A. Modern transportation.
B. An online service provider.
C. Comfortable accommodations.
12. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation
A. Worried. B. Grateful. C. Interested.
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A vacation plan. B. A new travel style. C. A popular course.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man
A. A host. B. A designer. C. A director.
15. What does the woman think of making clothes by using plastic bottles
A. It’s cost-efficient. B. It’s totally unacceptable. C. It’s environmentally friendly.
16. How many plastic bottles are needed to make a ton of thread
A. 67,000. B. 62,000. C. 42,000.
17. What does the woman say about the price of the clothes
A. It is increasing rapidly.
B. It will be on a downward trend.
C. It ranges from 300 to 500 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do the “digital pickled vegetables” refer to
A. A new type of vegetable.
B. Videos people watch while eating.
C. Digital games suitable for family members.
19. What could the “digital pickled vegetables” result in
A. Eating more automatically.
B. Having no appetite gradually.
C. Focusing one’s attention on food.
20. What is the speaker doing
A. Introducing a TV program.
B. Explaining a phenomenon among young people.
C. Telling people how to form a good habit.
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
How to Travel Sustainably on a Budget
The idea that sustainable travel is always expensive is just not true. Making choices that are better for the environment often fit well with traveling on a budget, greatly reducing your effect on the environment while saving money. Here’s how to achieve both goals:
Choose Local Accommodations
Avoid luxury resorts using a lot of resources. Choose instead locally-owned guesthouses, homestays, B&Bs, or hostels. This direct spending keeps money within the community, builds real connections, and avoids hidden resort fees. First look for places with clear ways to help the environment (like recycling or solar power) after checking they are safe.
Shop at Farmers’ Markets & Local Eateries
Buying fresh, seasonal food directly from farmers supports the local economy, offers healthier meals, and is usually cheaper than tourist restaurants or imported supermarket goods. Importantly, it greatly reduces the large carbon emissions created by long-distance food transportation, making your diet better for the planet.
Travel in Less Busy Times Between Peak and Off-Season
Target the times between the busiest and very quiet seasons (e.g., late spring or early fall). You avoid the extremely high prices and huge crowds of peak season, while escaping the often-unpleasant weather of the true off-season. Enjoy lower costs on flights and lodging, more pleasant conditions, and you provide important income to local businesses during quieter times without overloading local services and facilities.
Bring Reusable Items You Need
Carry a strong water bottle (refill for free!), a coffee cup, reusable utensils, and a foldable tote bag. This stops you having to buy throwaway plastic items all the time and saves you money every day. Get reusable bottles for soap, shampoo, etc. — they avoid small plastic bottles you throw away, reduce luggage weight (potentially saving baggage fees), and last for many trips. These simple items significantly cut down your trash output and rapidly save you money.
21. What is a key benefit of choosing locally-owned guesthouses
A. Creating deeper cultural interactions.
B. Ensuring maximum safety for travelers.
C. Offering resort-style services at low cost.
D. Keeping financial resources in the community.
22. How do farmers’ markets help protect the environment
A. Selling imported goods at lower prices. B. Cutting down pollution from food miles.
C. Guaranteeing all products are organic. D. Supporting tourist restaurants financially.
23. What can we conclude about reusable items
A. They lead to savings for travelers with time.
B. Their use depends on free water availability.
C. They require extra luggage space frequently.
D. They initially cost more than disposable ones.
B
As I wandered out of my New York apartment, behind me someone called out, “Where can I find peaches ” I turned around to see a woman standing outside the greengrocer’s. The absurdity of the moment struck me — why would someone want peaches in the middle of winter It is just as absurd as sitting by the pool on a blistering summer day and reaching for a warm, woolly jumper.
I was already aware of the issues facing the food system: industrial farming ruining soils, unclear supply chains leaving citizens powerless in making the right buying decisions, and the dominance of ultra-processed foods with zero nutritional value in supermarkets. But this encounter made me see how normalized it was to expect food out of season.
After graduating, I worked at Wall Street in New York, managing portfolios (投资组合). Despite the breathtaking view and fast-paced stock market, I was troubled by the greed underlying my work. Cooking was my escape. It had always been a passion, whether in Buenos Aires, at university, or in New York.
As I neared my 30s, I knew I needed a change and food became my north star. Through my work visiting markets and farmers around Europe, I saw first-hand why seasonality is critical in our ability to regain control of, and fix, our food system. All around me I could see how quickly flavour was disappearing from our plates. I wanted to reintroduce phenomenal flavour into people’s lives, and to re-educate and reconnect consumers with nature. In 2004, I took over Natoora, a French-founded company with a small base in London, determined to reintroduce great flavor to people’s lives and reconnect them with nature.
My two-decade-long devotion to flavor, initially a pursuit of personal pleasure, has given my work a deep sense of purpose. Flavor can emotionally connect us to food and bring joy back into our relationship with it. Changing careers opened a new world for me, filled with purpose and love for my work, and I hope it inspires others to fight for a better food-centric world.
24．Why does the author mention the encounter with a woman
A. To illustrate an absurd shopping choice. B. To highlight a problem in the food system.
C. To compare between peaches and jumpers.D. To show people’s separation from farming.
25．What does the author think of cooking
A．Healing. B．Troublesome. C．Demanding. D．Instructive.
26．What can we infer from paragraph 4
A．People will improve flavors on their tables soon.
B．Consumers are not willing to get close to nature.
C．Our food system is in need of our great attention.
D．All the markets in Europe sell food out of season.
27．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A．Add a Unique flavor to Your career B．The Great Power of Seasonal Eating
C．From Wall Street to the World of Flavor D．Approaches to Fixing the Food System
C
The status of the cover song has shape-shifted throughout pop-music history. In the 1950s, it barely even needed a name:It was just the routine way of doing business. During the rock era, covers became suspect as inauthentic, unless an artist “made the song their own”. With the rise of hip-hop, covers were displaced by sampling and remixes, but then samples themselves became more concealed and layered,for reasons of both art and copyright. Since the beginning of this century,the practice has migrated to YouTube, where concert clips or home videos might show off the skills of amateurs and pros alike.You might also look to the songs that were covered on the TV hits and singing competition shows. There's enough cause to believe that the cover song as a category is regaining status in the music business.
Cover songs offer advantages in various ways. As a draw to live shows,for instance, surprising covers can add excitement to a set list—and then can become viral video clips on YouTube. Covering an earlier song can also be a gambit for a new artist or a faded midcareer one to attract notice. If you search for a famous song on a major streaming service, you’re likely to find a lot of covers by seeming nonentities (无足轻重的人) attempting to game the algorithm for clicks—a digital revival of the early record business’s practice of “covering” the marketplace with cheap copies for quick profit.
The notion of cover versions has always been appealing to me. It makes me imagine a parallel world where songs are chattering among themselves, dropping around each other's places for a visit, exchanging sharp remarks and gentle secrets. Covers can sew distant sound worlds together across genres or serve as acts of criticism, revealing aspects of the originals that their makers might never have suspected.
28.What is the main idea of the first paragraph
A.The differences of cover songs in various stages.
B. The changing status of cover songs in pop history.
C. The definition of cover songs in different periods.
D.The reasons why cover songs have gained popularity
29. What can we infer about the future of cover songs from paragraph 1
A. They will disappear as hip-hop develops.
B. They will take the place of original songs.
C. They may grow more influential in music.
D. They will only be popular on YouTube and TV.
30. What does the underlined phrase “game the algorithm" probably mean
A. To follow the rules of the algorithm strictly.
B. To create new algorithms for streaming services.
C.To make use of the algorithm to get more clicks
D.To ignore the algorithm and focus on music quality.
31. What is the purpose of the passage
A.To explain how to make a good cover song.
B. To present cover songs’ development and significance
C. To compare cover songs with sampling and remixes.
D. To argue that cover songs are better than original songs.
D
Regenerative (再生的) design is not a new idea, but it has remained a less common approach compared to the wide spread of sustainable development. Found in many cultures, the modern concept of regenerative design is gaining attention. It offers a way to move from net-zero to net-positive urban growth, where cities actively restore and enhance the environment.
The “do no ham” approach is no longer enough and hasn’t been for some time. What’s more, the ongoing decline of the environment is compounded by multiple crises: widening inequality, social isolation, community displacements, to name a few. We are in the midst of a multi-crisis that requires a powerful systems approach to locally driven regenerative urbanism.
A typical example of regenerative urbanism in action can be seen in Calgary, the largest city in Alberta, Canada. Our work there focused on the University District, a former thinly populated area located on the edge of the University of Calgary campus. Through a comprehensive master planning process, this area was transformed into a diverse and walking-friendly community — the first plan of its scale to achieve LEED-ND Platinum certification in Canada, an influential award for sustainable urban design. Notably, the University District development stopped decades of spread of suburban, creating a new “heart” in the city’s northwest area. It also gathered enough people to support public transport, cultural facilities, and local economic growth.
The multi-crises we face in the 21st century are strikingly similar to the challenges that historical figures once tackled. For instance, during the cholera outbreaks in London between 1846 and 1860, British physician John Snow mapped out the city’s infrastructure (基础设施) and studied its impact on public health. His groundbreaking work led to the establishment of a new model in urban planning.
Learning from history, it’s evident that comprehensive approaches are crucial for addressing rapid urbanization, ecological issues, and social inequality. Regenerative urbanism focuses on the long-term health of ecosystems and communities, promoting resilient (有复原力的) and sustainable cities for future generations.
32．How does regenerative design differ from the sustainable development
A．It strictly follows traditional cultural concepts.
B．It relies on simple solutions to complex crises.
C．It aims at net-positive urban environmental growth.
D．It focuses mainly on long-term ecological balance.
33．What is the significance of the University District project in Calgary
A．It marks a failure in sustainable urban design.
B．It proves the practical value of regenerative design
C．It indicates the necessity of suburban expansion.
D．It shows the limitation of regenerative urbanism.
34．What can we learn from John Snow’s case in London
A．His research had much influence on social equality.
B．Modern multi-crises are simpler than past problems.
C．Historical crises may result in urban planning innovations.
D．Cholera outbreaks had been controlled in the 19th century.
35．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．The Essence of “Do No Harm” Approach.
B．The Advantages of Sustainable Development.
C．The Historical Roots of Regenerative Urbanism.
D．The Solution of Regenerative Urbanism to Crises.
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。
The term "sportsmanship” comes from the playing fields of diamonds, grids, courts, and pools. 36 Sportsmanship is defined as conduct appropriate for someone participating in a sport, such as fairness, respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness（优雅）in winning or losing.
It's beautiful to see athletes or competitors in various games show respect and humility to one another. It does not matter who wins or loses;the person gave their best even if the the hope of winning was slim. 37
Another type of “sportsmanship” is when a competitor loses and deliberately shows their disgust through negative body language. This could be not shaking their opponents’ hands or walking off the field or court by themselves. 38 We often see this type of person who is hurt by the sporting event's outcome labeled a sore loser. The other type of “sportsmanship” is when a competitor wins and taunts（嘲笑） their opponent. They may even make rude gestures to the opposing team's fans or not shake their competitor’s hands.
In the above scenarios, both the winner and loser in the contest are not at their best. 39 It also leads to doubts about how they were coached or taught. It leaves fans and opposing players with uncomfortable thoughts about the person, due to their unexpected behavior. And then the behavior is not checked; it can quickly come up again and maybe even be worse than it was before.
40 Unfortunately, our community is also made to ridicule those who lose. There is a distortion（扭曲）of viewpoint here. Winning is great but losing is a part of competition and games. If people have“lost” a game, they have gained valuable knowledge of how to approach the next opportunity. This brings them a step closer to victory, if not success itself.
A.This is one type of sportsmanship.
B.It defines the spirits of sports.
C.But what does it mean exactly
D.Our society is built on celebrating winners.
E.At times, they might direct sharp criticisms at the referee publicly.
F. This behavior raises questions about the person’s values
G. Some even do physical violence against the winner.
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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My father’s thrift (节俭) philosophy shaped my youth. Unlike peers receiving pocket money, I never got a penny — not from cruelty, but to build 41 . Each morning, he’d note, “Mrs. Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr. Carter requires help 42 bottles.” I earned coins through 43 work in the neighborhood; sweeping leaves, shoveling snow and planting trees.
Savings filled the tin under my bed, its weight showing my growing 44 . Though he occasionally borrowed for emergencies (a flat tire or a medical bill), 45 was exact and timely. When I lost two months’ earnings in a(n) 46 lemonade business, his only words were, “Live and learn.” At twelve, I considered this cruel; at thirty, I 47 its wisdom — true lessons grow through doing.
Modern thrift education 48 saving, but ignores its key point: earning. Father believed “earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed” — a truth wealthy families overlook while 49 thrift. By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk, I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体) — earn through 50 , save with intention, spend with care. This trio, 51 in classrooms, roots in blistered (起水泡的) hands and difficult situations.
52 , supermarkets throw outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations. Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually — enough to feed all the hungry — while 800 million starve. This phenomenon 53 my Food Rescue project — redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to 54 deserted furniture for schools. Through such acts, thrift becomes social justice. As Father said, “Earning teaches respect for resources.” In our wasteful era, thrift transforms from 55 discipline to collective duty.
41．A．self-control B．self-reliance C．self-improvement D．self-defense
42．A．breaking B．making C．delivering D．sorting
43．A．seasonal B．permanent C．dangerous D．voluntary
44．A．doubt B．fear C．pride D．respect
45．A．punishment B．repayment C．investment D．donation
46．A．failed B．expanding C．illegal D．profitable
47．A．ignore B．forget C．question D．value
48．A．gives up on B．focuses on C．benefits from D．moves beyond
49．A．opposing B．neglecting C．advocating D．realizing
50．A．labor B．creativity C．skills D．talents
51．A．understandable B．unteachable C．popular D．boring
52．A．Accidentally B．Occasionally C．Locally D．Temporarily
53．A．fuels B．delays C．replaces D．complicates
54．A．regain B．remake C．repair D．reuse
55．A．strict B．strong C．personal D．internal
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。
Inside a workshop in Lyon, France, the soft rhythm of weaving (织布) machines fills the air as colorful threads move smoothly. For centuries, silk-making traditions, passed down through generations, 56 (shape) Lyon’s identity. In these workshops, skilled workers use silk-screen printing, 57 technique originating in China, to layer colors one by one. 58 (remarkable), creating a single scarf can involve up to 30 different colors, each requiring its own screen and printing step. This detailed process, demanding steady hands and sharp eyes, ensures that every piece is unique and full of character.
Lyon’s connection to silk dates back to ancient times, 59 the city became a key gateway for Chinese silk entering Europe. During the Roman Empire, Lyon’s location along the Rhine River made it an important trading center. The 60 (arrive) of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes, establishing long-lasting ties between China and France. Even the street designs of Lyon’s Old Town were tailored to protect silk products from wind and rain during transport, 61 (show) how silk influenced the city’s development in many ways.
Today, Lyon is still celebrated 62 a center for silk production, design, and cultural exchange, inspiring many famous fashion houses around the world. Thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative, new trade routes 63 (bring) fresh 64 (opportunity) to Lyon. This renewed partnership continues to weave a future of 65 (share) creativity and innovation.
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“We are what we read”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1．阅读的重要性；
2．你的建议；
注意：1．写作词数为80个左右，不要出现学校真实校名和本人姓名；
开头已给出，不计入总词数；
请按如下格式作答。
We are what we read Hello, everyone!
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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
I clearly remember the sixth grade, not because it was a great start to junior high school, but because it was plain awful. The slow walk to the bus stop in the morning left me with a pit in my stomach. It was a dreadful feeling every single day. The bullying (欺凌) was constant.
I’m Indian American, born in the USA to first generation immigrant parents. I was going to a school that wasn’t very diverse and I certainly stuck out.
“Your name is not real. Who made that up ”
“You smell like curry, so gross (令人恶心的).”
“I guess you can’t help what your parents feed you.”
“Why do you have that greasy oil in your hair ”
If I was lucky enough to find someone who’d let me sit next to them, I’d do my best to shrink. Shrink small enough to hopefully go unnoticed. There were three girls who used me as a target every morning and three more that would try to change the subject but never stood up for me.
This was the year that shaped the type of young adult I would become. Self-confidence didn’t come easily, and I was constantly struggling to fit in. One day, a boy made a joke of my culture in class. The teacher, Mrs. Langley, asked me to stay behind after class. She told me, “You don’t have to be like them to be a part of them.” What she said will forever stick with me.
I didn’t have to change myself, my culture or who I was to fit in. I was a part of this country and that mattered. Going forward, I stopped hiding the culture that made up half my life. I didn’t agree with jokes that were made, and I would correct the kids who made mean comments. It took years for me to understand that their bullying came from a place of fear—a fear of someone who didn’t look like them or who had an odd name.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Later in my life, one of those girls from the sixth grade found and added me as a friend on social media. I realized that in her small twelve-year-old world, there had never been a person that looked like me.长春市十一高中 农安县实验中学 2026届高三四校联合模拟考试 英语科答案
吉林市第一中学 四平市第一高级中学
第一部分 听力
1~5 CACBC 6~10 ABCAC 11~15 ACBAC 16~20 ABBAB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21-23 DBA B)24-27 BACC C) 28-31 BCCB D) 32-35 CBCD
第二节
36-40 CAGFD
第三部分 第一节 完形
41-45 BDACB 46-50 ADBCA 51-55 BCADC
第二节
have shaped 57. a 58. Remarkably 59. when 60. arrival 61. showing
as 63. are bringing 64. opportunities 65. shared
第四部分
第一节
参考范文一
We are what we read
Hello, everyone! The books we choose not only shape our thoughts but also define who we are. Through reading, we gain knowledge, broaden our horizons, and develop empathy for others.
Here is my advice for effective reading. First, make reading a daily habit, starting with just 15 minutes each day. Second, diversify your reading materials—you can choose classic novels, science magazines, or even poetry. Finally, read actively: think critically while reading and share your ideas with friends.
Every page turned is a step toward becoming a wiser, more compassionate person. Let’s read, not just for school, but for life. Thank you!
参考范文二
We are what we read
Hello, everyone! Just as the saying goes,“We are what we read.” It means that what we learn through reading fundamentally shapes our identity and values. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Since books are the ladder of human progress, let's make reading an important part of our life. To begin with, we can create a list of books we're interested in and update it now and then. Secondly,we should make it a routine to read as much as possible in our spare time. Additionally, we had better take notes while reading.
Let's embrace reading as a lifelong pursuit. Thank you!
第二节
【参考范文】
Later in my life, one of those girls from the sixth grade found and added me as a friend on social media. She had certainly changed her opinion of Indian culture by that time. Her posts were filled with Indian tea, yoga classes, Indian foods and coconut hair oils—the same things she had cruelly played jokes on me about years before. I decided to mention it to her and explain how much her words had influenced me. She apologized and said, “I had no idea how much it affected you. I saw someone different and was angry about what was unfamiliar to me.”
I realized that in her small twelve-year-old world, there had never been a person that looked like me. Back then, my brown skin, the spices on my clothes, and even my name were all foreign to her. She told me she’d since traveled and met people from all over the world, finally learning that “different” isn’t scary, just new. As I listened to her, I felt the last bit of resentment melt away. Her apology wasn’t just for the past—it was a reminder that growth changes us all. Our differences don’t have to be weapons; they just need a little time and openness to become bridges between two worlds.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Hello, Stratford Mall. What can I do for you
M: Could you tell me your business hours
W: We open at 10:00 am and close at 8:00 pm on weekdays. On Saturday we open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Sunday, we open one hour later than usual and close at 5:00 pm.
Text 2
W: Wow, can you see the camera in the video It’s just on the bird’s back.
M: Oh, here it is. Scientists want to study the physics of flight while the birds are hunting.
Text 3
W: Hi, Michael! The first-class cabin looks like a small hotel room. Look at the sofas, double beds, televisions, desks, and …
M: That’s true, Nancy. We will have a wonderful travel experience in the air.
Text 4
W: My cat is up in that tree, and she won’t come down when I call her name. I think it’s too high for her to jump.
M: Your neighbor’s dog is barking. If he stops, then she’ll come down on her own.
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M: Recently, I’ve been getting headaches, and my eyes don’t seem to focus properly. I may need glasses, but I’m not entirely sure.
W: Come over here and I’ll test your eyes. First, you should look at this vision chart.
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W: Mark, you always sit down and watch TV at weekends. Don’t you think it’s boring
M: I am usually busy with work. It is a kind of relaxation for me.
W: Of course, it’s your business, but you should have better recreation than watching TV. You should get out of the house, just like me.
M: How do you usually spend the weekends
W: Well, I do mountain hiking on Saturday, and I go windsurfing with my friends on Sunday.
M: The windsurfing must be attractive. I’ve always wanted to try it.
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M: The Peking Opera is amazing. I’m curious about how they did it. I mean the way they sing.
W: They must have practiced a lot. One minute on the stage needs ten years practice off stage.
M: Look at the electronic bulletin board at the entrance of the theater hall. It lists some shows that will be on next week.
W: Hmm … this one, The Drunken Beauty. It’s a real classic. I’d like to come back again. Let me book tickets for next weekend.
M: That’s great. Now I feel a little hungry. Shall we grab something to eat nearby
W: OK. Let’s go. I’ll treat you to Italian food.
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W: David, did you watch the popular TV series Meet Yourself
M: Yes. And I know the heroine Xu Hongdou travels to a village in Yunnan province and volunteers at a local cafe. She gets free meals in return. Her experience is close to “volunteer travel”.
W: What is “volunteer travel”
M: It refers to a new type of taking a trip. All or part of the purpose of the trip is to participate in an arranged service opportunity to help others. During the trip, volunteer travelers often provide services like teaching, cooking, animal caring, and cultural activities. The volunteers offer their help in exchange for free or discounted accommodation, meals and laundry, activities, or classes.
W: It seems as if these long journeys could only be made possible in recent years by modern transportation.
M: That’s true. It has indeed been a growing trend for urban residents to volunteer in rural areas. They not only get a taste of the rural life, but also can catch some relief from their busy lives.
W: Sounds interesting. Why not try a trip like this one day It will mean a lot to us.
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M: Good evening and welcome to this week’s Business World. Tonight, we’ve invited Alia Juma, the company’s design director of fashion brand JUMA. She will give us some information about clothes made out of plastic bottles. Hello, Miss Juma. How did you get this idea
W: You know, billions of water bottles are being thrown away. These bottles take hundreds of years to break down. I think we can use them to create clothes and help the environment.
M: Awesome! Is the process of making clothes complicated
W: In fact, it is rather simple. First, the plastic bottles are washed and cut into small pieces. Then they are melted and shaped into small balls. The balls are melted again to form thread. We can then use the thread to make clothes.
M: How many plastic bottles does it take to make a ton of thread
W: It takes 67,000 bottles. This reduces carbon emissions by 4.2 tons and water use by 6.2 tons.
M: Amazing. What about the price of the clothes
W: It ranges from 500 to 3,000 yuan. However, the price will fall when more companies follow the sustainability path taken by my business.
M: Thank you for letting us know so much.
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W: Have you heard of the “digital pickled vegetables” It refers to the videos people watch while eating that make their food more appetizing. Nowadays many young people in China are kept company by TV shows or short videos during a meal. They believe that their food is tastier with the “digital pickles”. Can this habit affect your diet According to a research paper published in 2019, you may eat more unconsciously. The research team asked 62 volunteers to follow different eating patterns on four different days. The patterns included eating while looking at the mobile phone, reading magazines and without distraction. After analyzing their diets, the team discovered that when eating with a distraction, our attention can be distracted, which leads to eating more than expected. This study suggests that if you’re eating or drinking while your attention is distracted by a highly engaging task, you’re less likely to be able to tell how full you feel. This works not only for eating meals but other demanding tasks as well.

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