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襄阳四中2023级高三上学期质量检测（三）
英 语 试 题
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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7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the woman suggest doing
A. Going straight. B. Taking another route. C. Turning around.
2. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a bank. C. In a police station.
3. What is the deadline of the project
A. May. B. June. C. July.
4. What does the man intend to express
A. His worry about the traffic service.
B. His curiosity about his future neighbor.
C. His dissatisfaction with the environment.
5. How much do the speakers have to pay for the tickets in total
A. $20. B. $40. C. $60.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What do we know about Sarah
A. She seldom went abroad. B. She was interested in plays. C. She quarreled with the woman.
7. Who is the woman speaking to
A. Her brother. B. Her friend. C. Her father.
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does John come to Professor Smith
A. To submit his entry. B. To seek her guidance. C. To take back his drawing.
9. What is special about this year’s design competition
A. Applying a creative approach.
B. Replacing existing technology.
C. Putting forward a new invention.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What are the two speakers doing
A. Talking about camping. B. Recalling an experience. C. Watching a scary movie.
11. What is the woman worried about
A. Getting lost in the dark.
B. Getting attacked by bears.
C. Suffering from food shortage.
12. How does the man calm down the woman
A. By distracting her attention.
B. By guiding her to breathe fresh air.
C. By sharing his camping experiences.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Having an interview. B. Explaining a theory. C. Selling some products.
14. What feature of sunglasses is important
A. Its durability. B. Its comfort degree. C. Its UV protection ability.
15. What is suggested when people do common household chores
A. Taking regular breaks. B. Staying away from rocks. C. Wearing protective glasses.
16. How often should we take a break from staring at a screen
A. Every 20 seconds. B. Every 20 minutes. C. Every 2 hours.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What made the speaker look cheerful
A. Starting a new job.
B. Traveling to a new place.
C. Completing a rewarding campaign.
18. When did the speaker start volunteering
A. Three days ago. B. Three weeks ago. C. Three months ago.
19 What benefit does the speaker get
A. A sharp eye to discover beauty.
B. A great sense of achievement.
C. An open mind to appreciate differences.
20. What does the author think of volunteering
A. It’s very challenging for many.
B. It’s intended for skillful people.
C. It’s easier to get into than expected.
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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Shared mobility: Making travel easier for all
In many big cities in Europe and the US, it might seem like we’ve achieved cheap and easy mobility for everyone—just use your phone to find shared e-bikes and electric cars. But if you’re elderly, living in a low-income area or imagine without a smartphone or credit card, using these shared services becomes much more difficult. Here is a survey reporting barriers to using bike sharing.
Shared mobility could be a key part of a more sustainable transportation system. But to be most effective, it needs to include everyone. For-profit shared mobility providers have largely failed to deliver on this, but various initiatives and projects are finding creative solutions to reach underserved communities.
By combining economic support, grassroots innovation, and empathetic design, these efforts aim to make mobility available to everyone, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure fair access for all. “You tend to plan for what you know. That’s why it’s so important to bring in different views in the development of mobility.” says Lina Mosshammer, founder and CEO of the Austrian mobility consulting company Point&.
21. What percentage of lower income people express concern on safety in the survey
A. 24%. B. 27%. C. 42%. D. 88%.
22. Which solution involves the idea of recycling used bikes
A. Public-Sector Intervention. B. Technology Adaptation.
C. Community-Centric Design. D. Non-Profit Innovation.
23. What does Mosshammer stress to address the challenge
A. Increasing urban mobility. B. Offering affordable alternatives.
C. Integrating diverse viewpoints. D. Consulting with the users beforehand.
B
One day, I was walking across campus when I spotted one of my students sitting on a bench, her face turned toward the sun, her eyes closed. I went over and asked if I could sit with her. When I asked how she was doing, she explained that her phone had “crashed”, and she was bored.
The moment reminded me how deeply we’re shaped by the digital world. Our devices, including computers, smartphones and the never-ending flow of online content, keep feeding us fresh updates, training us to expect continued stimulation. We’ve become trapped in a cycle of response, as if any pause were a problem to be solved.
My thoughts wandered back to my childhood—those afternoons spent staring out the window, doing nothing in particular. What felt like aimless boredom was actually a retooling period when my mind needed to reset before it could rediscover joy and invention. Before I knew it, I was building models, climbing trees, or playing instruments.
“What are your personal interests ” I asked my student. Her eyes lit up as she showed me her amazing artwork. “Have you ever felt bored while drawing ” I asked. “Never,” she said, though ideas didn’t always come easily. “Does that annoy you ” “No,” she responded, “because I know that something will eventually pop into my head. When it does, it’s a real rush of satisfaction.”
That was it. That was exactly it. She needed to walk in the desert before arriving at the oasis (绿洲). She needed to experience a complete lack of inspiration before it struck her. This must have been what Ralph Waldo Emerson meant when he wrote, “Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds...Improve them and they will become the brightest gems (宝石) in a useful life.”
As I left, I told her the truth: “I envy you”—not for her dead device, but for the creative space it had opened.
24.What is the author’s main concern over digital devices
A. They cause unease during quiet pauses. B. They require frequent software updates.
C. They often stop working without warning. D. They may replace face-to-face interaction.
25.What role did boredom play in the author’s childhood
A. It taught him to be patient. B. It gave him time to recharge.
C. It developed his rich imagination. D. It helped him avoid digital distraction.
26.What can we learn from the student’s response
A. True artists never feel bored. B. Drawing requires special training.
C. Inspiration comes after waiting. D. Satisfaction begins when desire ends.
27.What advice is the author implying by saying “I envy you”
A. Use phone less. B. Hold tight to youth.
C. Spare time for creativity. D. Search for more treasure.
C
There is a new type of camera that works in a way similar to human eyes, which may be very useful for astronomers. It can clearly show both extremely bright celestial bodies (天体) and not very bright objects in the same photo, and can also track fast-moving celestial bodies without motion-caused unclear images.
Traditional digital cameras work by checking pixels (像素) many times per second recording data from every pixel each time. These new cameras, known as event cameras, work differently; a pixel is only checked when the brightness at that pixel’s location changes. If the brightness at a point on the sensor is the same as the previous reading, no new data is stored. This is similar to how human eyes collect sensory information.
This working method has advantages. For the same video, it stores less data as it only records pixels with changing brightness, and it can operate at a much higher rate. In addition, such cameras can show not very bright objects even with very bright ones nearby—these bright objects would cause overexposure in images taken by traditional cameras. This is because its pixels detect light in a different way instead of following a linear scale.
To explore the potential of this technology in astronomy, Chetan Singh Thakur from the Indian Institute of Science and his colleagues installed these cameras on each of the two telescopes in India. They successfully got clear images of objects between the Earth and the Moon and also took pictures of the Sirius binary system, which consists of Sirius A, the brightest star in the night sky, and Sirius B.
Mark Norris from the University of Central Lancashire in the UK, not involved in the study, pointed out that Sirius A is about 10,000 times brighter than Sirius B, which means traditional sensors can never show both clearly in a single photo. Meanwhile, Singh Thakur added, “These cameras are also excellent at detecting fast-moving objects due to their higher rates. You can shoot at very high speeds and still get fast-moving objects. Ordinary cameras would only produce unclear images.”
28. How does the author begin paragraph 1
A. By listing statistics. B. By giving a definition.
C. By describing a phenomenon. D. By drawing a comparison.
29. Which statement fits the event cameras’ working mode
A. They check pixels constantly. B. They tend to store the same data.
C. They focus on changing brightness data. D. They record stable pixels’ locations.
30. What does paragraph 4 mainly show about the event cameras
A. Their major components. B. Their practical application.
C. Their installation process. D. Their potential advantages.
31. What is Mark Norris’s attitude to the event cameras
A. Approving. B. Watchful. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
D
Polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) on the deep-ocean seafloor contain minerals like cobalt and nickel, which mining companies hope to harvest for green-energy batteries and technologies. However, a recent study suggests these prized, potato-sized rocks may also serve as a source of oxygen for the bacteria and other microorganisms living there.
Jeffrey Marlow, one of the authors of the study, said researchers planted some water tight structures on the ocean floor, which were equipped with instruments to measure the property and composition of living things and their probable usage of oxygen. Researchers measured the oxygen loss over a 48-hour period while the structure was sealed on the seafloor. Typically, a decline in oxygen is an indicator for biological abundance because breathing organisms consume it. Yet, contrary to all expectations, they observed a rise in oxygen levels, a finding that directly challenged conventional understanding.
But not everyone is on the same wavelength as him. Canada’s The Metals Co (TMC). stated the study had been rejected by four scientific publications until finding a home at Nature, which the company labeled as “a journal that has long championed the preservation of deep-sea mineral.” TMC also said the method was wrong, arguing the team’s findings contradicted other work that had been conducted in the Pacific Ocean’s Clarion Clipper Zone (CCZ). “The heightened oxygen levels are in fact erroneous in the data, and we are currently preparing a peer-reviewed paper as a fightback,” said the company.
Bo Barker, a microbiologist at Denmark’s Aarhus University, said the study invited more questions than it did answers. He described it as a “novel but very confusing process for which the mechanism is still not clear.”
For years, companies such as Canada’s TMC have been battling to persuade the international governing authority to green-light their plans to obtain these rocks in the Pacific Ocean’s CCZ. The company has argued that the metals are essential for fossil fuel-free technologies and that the impact mining will have on the ocean floor is not only minimal, but also fades next to the destruction of rain forests and human communities caused by land-based mining.
32. What can be inferred about the recent study
A. It cast light on new organisms. B. It capitalized on costly equipment.
C. It consumed considerable time. D. It documented oxygen concentration.
33. What does the underlined word “erroneous” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Misleading. B. Pronounced. C. Precise. D. Imaginary.
34. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph
A. Summarize the previous paragraphs. B. Add some background information.
C. Clarify some writing techniques. D. Introduce a new topic for discussion.
35. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Minerals, a double-edged Sword B. Oxygen: The Lifeline for CCZ
C. TMC, an Eco-minded Enterprise D. A Tiny Rock: A Big Wave
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
There is a growing trend in medicine: doctors are prescribing time in nature to their patients to address a wide variety of physical and mental health concerns. These “nature prescriptions (处方)” aren’t just feel-good recommendations. 36
Scott Kaiser, MD, a director of geriatric (老年的) cognitive health at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, is one of these doctors. “Nature has a profound impact on healthy aging and overall well-being,” he explains. “There are several factors in healthy aging—diet, exercise, mindfulness, community, creativity and a sense of purpose. 37 I can’t overstate how powerful nature can be as a healer.”
Here are some common ways of natural healing. “Sensory walks” are an easy way to get started. Dr. Kaiser advises walking mindfully through nature while focusing on all five senses, paying attention to what you can see, smell, hear, touch and even taste. “Leave your gadgets at home,” he adds, “so you can be undistracted and really experience it all.”
Another prescription gaining popularity is cold therapy. 38 Immerse yourself in water that feels uncomfortably cold and stay there for 30 seconds to a minute. Most people start with water that’s about 10℃ to 15℃, though some go colder as their tolerance increases.
39 Try simply walking for 15 minutes in the early morning. Sunlight exposure boosts vitamin D, crucial for overall health. And getting early morning sunlight in your eyes will help refresh you.
Other simple prescriptions include gardening, hiking, biking or swimming. And if active pursuits feel like too much, even just sitting outdoors on a park bench can help, as it may improve your immune system and lower the risk of cancer. 40 Nature prescriptions can also lower stress, depression and anxiety while improving cognitive function.
A. The benefits extend beyond physical health.
B. But doctors suggest that it requires gradual adaptation.
C. This practice involves exposing yourself to cold water.
D. You’ll immediately be happier, healthier and more productive.
E. If that sounds too intense, nature offers gentler alternatives, too.
F. Instead, they’re evidence-based interventions backed by science.
G. Being outdoors can provide access to all of these at the same time.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45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和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Years ago, as a shy and uncertain post-graduate, I took a decent job but felt like wearing ill-fitting shoes. Lost and 41 , I waited for inspiration to strike.
And inspiration did strike. I 42 The Artist’s Way, a 12-week course to unlock 43 . Julia Cameron, its creator, believes we all 44 an inner creativity; we just block ourselves from that urge. The path she lays out is simple yet requires 45 .
There are weekly readings. For months, I’d discuss with members about our reading and 46 our progress, frustrations, and aha moments. One key 47 was writing “morning pages” — no stopping and no editing for at least three full pages. It felt writing nonsense at first. But as I 48 , it helped me realize I’d use excuses to 49 a dance class or job opportunity. I found I tend to avoid any 50 .
Another practice was “artist dates”—solo activities to inspire fun. Cameron emphasized that 51 our limiting beliefs was only half the battle; we must also 52 seek joy. So, I invited 53 pleasures: baking cookies, collecting fallen flowers, etc. I even rented a car to a coastal town. At sunset, I’d roll down my car window, sing loudly and 54 the pink sky. Joy entered my serious life.
A year later, I quitted my job and 55 one in a creative field. It took three more years to dance on stage. As for publishing short stories, perhaps next summer.
41. A. confused B. motivated C. annoyed D. impatient
42. A. set up B. reflected on C. turned down D. came across
43. A. mystery B. creativity C. achievement D. passion
44. A. display B. expect C. possess D. mention
45. A. flexibility B. commitment C. fortune D. cooperation
46. A. memorize B. deny C. share D. forget
47. A. contest B. suggestion C. trial D. task
48. A. persisted B. surveyed C. complained D. wondered
49. A. establish B. take C. abandon D. miss
50. A. risk B. guidance C. strategy D. praise
51. A. promoting B. recognizing C. illustrating D. preserving
52. A. helplessly B. humbly C. actively D. cautiously
53. A. original B. permanent C. intense D. simple
54. A. admire B. paint C. decorate D. brighten
55. A. designed B. landed C. refused D. inquired
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。
The Hongkou District Sports Festival, aiming to establish Shanghai’s Ruihong Tiandi as an integrated sports and 56 ( consume) center, kicked off on July. Spanning 58 days through August 31, 57 event capitalizes on its peak summer season to engage all age groups with 13 major competitions and 45 sporting disciplines.
58 (structure) around three main activity pillars—competitive sports events, community competitions and recreational sports activities—the festival featured national, city, and district-level sporting events. These 59 (include) a national Go championship hosted by the Chinese Weiqi Association, a Shanghai amateur fencing open organized by the China Sport School Federation, a youth jump rope competition 60 talented students demonstrated their athletic abilities.
Since its launch, more than 200 experiential activities, followed by a tech-integrated sports zone added in mid-August, 61 (develop) for the festival through its partnership with Decathlon.
To boost commercial cooperation, organizers team up 62 100 local restaurants and 39 sports venues, launching discount packages with parking privileges. A cutting-edge virtual carnival demonstrates how enhanced reality technology transforms 63 (athlete) experiences, operating daily from 7:00 am until 2:00 am 64 (serve) diverse schedules.
This extended framework of the Hongkou Hazhajin Sports Festival promotes sports-retail integration and stimulates district-wide economic vitality, with each goal 65 (respective) in place.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter想要在学校举办中国传统文化展，希望你给他一些建议。请你向他推荐有代表性的展示内容，并陈述理由。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
(
Dear Peter,
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。
It was early autumn when the school organized a weekend camping trip to a nearby mountain forest. The air was crisp, the leaves were turning golden, and the students were buzzing with excitement. After weeks of studying and exams, everyone welcomed the chance to enjoy nature and relax outdoors.
Among the students were three close friends: Eric, Jason, and Alice. Though their personalities were quite different, they made a great team. Alice, the only girl in the group, was smart and well-prepared. She had brought along a compass, a map, and even a first-aid kit.
After arriving at the campsite, the students pitched their tents, gathered firewood, and helped prepare a simple meal. The campsite was surrounded by tall pine trees and in the distance, a mountain stream could be heard. The teachers reminded everyone to stay within the marked area and never go far alone.
After lunch, the students were allowed to explore in small groups. Alice’s group decided to follow a trail leading up a hill. According to Alice, there was a small lookout point that offered a beautiful view of the valley.
As they walked, Jason kept running ahead, calling the others to hurry. “Let’s see what’s up there!” he shouted. Holding the map, Alice walked at a steady pace, checking that no one fell behind. Eric lagged at the end, clearly nervous about being so deep in the forest.
The path became narrower as they climbed. Birds chirped in the trees, and dry leaves crunched under their shoes. The sunlight beamed through the branches above, casting dancing shadows on the ground. After about an hour, they reached the edge of a rocky area covered in leaves. The trail began to twist more than expected, and many landmarks they passed didn’t match what was on the map.
“I think the viewpoint is just beyond this slope (斜坡),” Jason said, pointing excitedly.
Alice looked uncertain. “Let’s be careful. It looks slippery.”
But before anyone could stop him, Jason had already climbed ahead.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
(
Just as
Jason
reached the top of the slope, his foot slipped.
With the first aid finished, they realized a new challenge: how to get back.
)2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
襄阳四中2026届高三上质检三参考答案----英语
听力：BBCAB CABAA BAACC BCCBC
阅读理解：BDC ABCC DCBA DABD FGCEA
完型填空：ADBCB CDACA BCDAB
语法填空：56. consumption 57. the 58. Structured 59. included 60. where
61. have been developed 62. with 63. athletic 64. to serve 65. respectively
应用文：
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to hear of your exhibition about Chinese culture. I would like to offer my recommendations.
As a passionate advocate for promoting cultural heritage, I believe that a section dedicated to traditional Chinese tea ceremonies would provide visitors with a sensory experience like no other. Also I suggest hands-on workshops be included where visitors can try their hand at traditional Chinese arts and crafts such as paper cutting, knot tying, or calligraphy. By connecting with the audience, the exhibition can offer a comprehensive exploration of Chinese traditional culture.
Thank you for considering my advice. Looking forward to the opening of the exhibition.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写：
Just as Jason reached the top of the slope, his foot slipped. He lost balance and tumbled down with a cry. The others rushed forward and found him lying on the ground, holding his ankle. Alice quickly knelt beside him and checked the injury. It was already starting to swell. She pulled out her first aid kit and wrapped the ankle firmly with a bandage. “Your ankle’s sprained. It doesn’t seem broken, but you really shouldn’t walk on it,” she said gently. Eric was watching all of this nervously. “Don’t worry,” Alice said, offering a reassuring smile. “Everything will be fine!”
With the first aid finished, they realized a new challenge: how to get back. They had to find the way back. The trees all looked the same, and the map no longer matched the surroundings. Alice studied the compass and listened carefully. “I can hear a stream,” she said. “If we follow it downhill, we might rejoin the main trail.” With Eric supporting Jason and carrying the bag, they moved slowly. After about half an hour, the trees opened up—they saw tents in the distance. Back at camp, the teachers, who had been concerned about their safety, praised their calmness and teamwork. The event taught them that true adventure lies not only in the journey but in how they face the unexpected—together.
听力原文
1. M: We’re never going to make it to the theater on time. We won’t get through this light for another five minutes.
W: It’s too late to turn around. We can turn right and drive under the bridge instead.
2. W: Excuse me, but I want to open an account. Shall I fill in this form
M: Yes, you need to fill in a form, but not this one. Go over to that desk and the man there will help you.
3. M: Daisy, our science project will be due next month.
W: What So soon
M: Right, it’s already June.
W: In that case, we’d better have a further discussion about the related data we’ve collected.
4. W: So what do you think of the house, sir
M: It’s a nice neighborhood, but I didn’t see any bus station all the way here.
5. M: Look! The ticket price for adults is forty dollars.
W: Wow! As students and retired people, we both can have fifty percent off.
6. W: Bill, please. You’re annoying the people behind us!
M: I can’t help it! These actors are so funny! I haven’t laughed this hard for a long time.
W: During the second half, you’ll need to be a lot quieter.
M: OK. OK. Hey, what’s wrong Were you crying
W: I didn’t find that scene funny. It reminded me of a fight I had with my friend Sarah on a trip to France. I haven’t spoken to Sarah since then. It was a lot like what we just saw, when the characters were at that dinner party.
M: The disagreement we saw on stage was full of humor and affection. I can see you really care about Sarah. You should give her a call. You’re as stubborn as Dad!
W: I really miss Sarah!
M: After the play, why don’t you call her
7. M: Hello, Professor Smith. I’m John Weart. I’m working on my entry for the global design competition. My tutor said you might be able to help me with it.
W: Ah yes, I got a copy of your drawings. What sort of competition is it
M: Well, it’s an international design competition and we have to come up with a new design for a typical domestic kitchen appliance.
W: I see. And are there any special conditions this year
M: Actually there is. We have to adopt an innovative approach to existing technology, using it in a way that hasn’t been thought of before.
W: I see. What kitchen appliance have you chosen
M: Well, I decided to choose the dishwasher.
W: Interesting. What made you choose that
M: Well, they’re everyday kitchen appliance and most Australian houses, but they’re all pretty boring and most identical to each other. I think some people will be prepared to pay a little extra for something that looks different.
W: That is nice and worth a try.
8. W: Roger, don’t you think being out in the woods at night is pretty scary
M: Not at all. Isn’t it great being out in nature I love breathing the fresh air and exercising.
W: Sure, I guess it’s not so bad. You don’t think there are bears in these woods, do you
M: Of course there are, but don’t worry. Bears are pretty shy and won’t hurt us. They only want to eat our food.
W: But what if the bears think that I am food
M: Don’t worry, Daphne. I know wilderness first aid and I can tell ghost stories to take your mind off the bears.
W: Ghost stories It’s already pretty scary being out here in the dark.
M: Oh, there is nothing to be afraid of out here. You’re not scared of the dark, are you
W: Of course, I’m not afraid of the dark. What I’m afraid of are all the things that are hiding out there in the dark. I keep hearing really strange noises out in the dark. Can you hear them
M: Calm down, Daphne. It’s just the wind. I don’t think you’re cut out for camping.
W: I know. Next time you want to do something fun, let’s do something in the city. I’ll be happy to buy you movie tickets as long as we don’t have to go camping again.
9. M: We watch our salt and fat and take to protect our heart. We apply sunscreen to protect our skin, but what can we do to protect our eyes. Let’s welcome Professor Beth today to give us some tips. Hi, professor.
W: Hi, actually it’s not just skin that needs to be protected from the sunlight. Eyes need this protection, too.
M: That’s news to me. How can we do this
W: For example, wearing sunglasses can block out ninety-nine percent to one hundred percent of UV light.
M: You mean those cool-looking glasses with dark lenses
W: Well, actually dark lenses aren’t necessarily UV-protected and can thus be more harmful to your eyes.
M: So we should pay attention to the UV protection ability of the sunglasses.
W: Exactly. Another surprising thing is that gardening, home repairs and sports can all pose risks to the eyes.
M: These are all common household chores and activities. What should we do
W: Wearing sports glasses as eye protectors can be useful, so as to avoid accidents like being hit by small rocks.
M: That sounds pretty easy and effective. Now that the program is coming to an end. Are there any other tips you’d like to give us, professor
W: Though it’s already common knowledge, it’s still worth mentioning that staring at a screen for long can leave eyes exhausted and result in further consequences. A mere twenty-second break every twenty minutes can be of great help.
M: It seems fairly practical, but I believe many will still find it hard to develop this habit, even two hours in front of a screen feels like a flash. Thank you today for your sharing, Professor Beth.
10. M: Many friends say I look refreshed and cheerful recently. I guess it’s due to volunteering. I’ve felt an incredible change after taking part in a volunteer activity. It’s such magic. I’ve met new people and learned valuable knowledge in the past three months. What’s more, while helping others, I’ve also received a lot of appreciation from others, which gives me a sense of fulfillment. Many people want to do volunteer work, but fail to take action for various reasons. Most people claim they are too busy to volunteer. I used to think so. However, when I started volunteering, such a barrier naturally disappeared. I could arrange my schedule and balance volunteer work and other issues quite well. Apart from that, people are also concerned about lacking the skills and experience to match with volunteer work. Actually, there are different kinds of volunteer work, and most of the work does not require special skills at all. What really matters is the time you give. Some people may also think it is difficult to find the groups that need help because they have no such connections with them. But the truth is that the right volunteer groups are rather easy to approach.
So, if you have any interest in volunteering, just take action, and it will change your life.

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