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2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断
高三英语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，只交答题卡。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why is the woman working so late
A. She likes night work. B. She has a lot to do well. C. She wants to finish the work early.
2. What does the man want Sarah to do
A. Ride a bike together. B. Pay for the tickets. C. Prepare another plan.
3. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Cancel his credit card.
B. Open a new savings account.
C. Use an expense management software.
4. What kind of food will the speakers eat
A. Chinese food. B. Indian food. C. Mexican food.
5. Where are the speakers
A. At home. B. In a hospital. C. On a mountain.
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. Why didn’t the professor keep the appointment
A. He was teaching a lesson.
B. He was attending a meeting.
C. He was returning from the hospital.
7. What does the woman think of the professor
A. He’s forgetful. B. He’s responsible. C. He’s humorous.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. Where is the conversation probably taking place
A. In a gift store. B. Outside a castle. C. In a history museum.
9. Why are the speakers trying to find the bus
A. To go back home.
B. To catch up with the group.
C. To visit the next attraction quickly.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. What did the cake look like
A. A bottle. B. A balloon. C. A bear.
11. What was the party for
A. A newborn baby. B. A wedding. C. A birthday.
12. What did the man do at party planning
A. He gave most of his tasks to others.
B. He cared more about cost than quality.
C. He focused on heart-warming activities.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Cousins. B. Brother and sister. C. Husband and wife.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What is the primary requirement for choosing the place
A. Offer affordable tickets.
B. Stay quiet all the time.
C. Be suitable for disabled people.
15. How much do the tickets cost in total
A. $200. B. $210. C. $290.
16. How can the woman be described
A. Thoughtful. B. Hesitant. C. Ambitious.
17. Why can the needs of the students with poor eyesight be ignored
A. The school staff can help them.
B. No such student would go there.
C. The museum is fully equipped for them.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What does the speaker think of the marketing team’s program
A. Disorganized. B. Labor-intensive. C. Exceptional.
19. What did the finance team do according to the speaker
A. They paid off all debts.
B. They cut inquiry response time.
C. They performed well under time pressure.
20. What is the speaker doing
A. Training new staff. B. Celebrating success. C. Setting team’s goals.
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
Official Guidelines for the 2026 WebAward Competition
The WebAward Competition is open to all organizations and individuals involved in the process of developing web sites. Sites that have won awards in past competitions are also admissible.
Each nominator (报名者) must create a free account and entries must be submitted online using the Online entry form found in the nominator account. A website is considered entered only after both a completed entry form AND payment of the entry fee is received by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) server.
Judges will be evaluating entries from June 13th through the end of August, 2026. Make sure a password-protected site is accessible to the judges during that time period. If the judges are unable to review the site in a timely manner, the WMA reserves the right to have the site’s qualification cancelled.
Awards are granted at three levels. Sites that receive the highest average score from the judges within a given industry category are awarded a Best of Industry WebAward. Runner-up sites will then be judged against a standard of overall excellence and quality for an Outstanding WebAward. One site will be recognized as Best of Show and receive a special edition WebAward statue. Winners get a personalized page, and nominators get images to promote the winning site.
Each entry fee is $225, except for sites entered in the non-profit category, which has a discount of 20%. Entry fees are used to minimize the entry of low-quality web sites and help cover the costs of the competition. Websites submitted after the deadline of May 30, 2026 are subject to a $50 late fee in addition to normal entry fees.
21. Which of the following will disqualify a competing website
A. Judges’ denied access to it. B. Its previous awards.
C. Its nominator’s free account. D. Its poor online reputation.
22. What award will the top-scoring site in a given industry category get
A. Outstanding WebAward. B. Best of Show WebAward.
C. Best of Industry WebAward. D. WMA Online WebAward.
23. How much does a nominator pay for an entry in the non-profit category on May 31st
A. $50. B. $180. C. $225. D. $230.
B
From the outside, a dream career shows only achievements, but Jeff Lemire explores its inner reality in 10,000 Ink Stains. Written in first person, this book tracks his 25-year journey as a cartoonist, writer and showrunner, from an Ontario farm kid to a household name.
In 19 chapters, Lemire focuses mainly on the project processes, framing early failures as key to his success. Lemire started out as a lonely kid, reading all the comics coming back to his hometown. He describes how, if he stuck around his hometown, there were essentially two employment choices: farming or working at a nearby automobile factory. Not being into either, he chose to study film in Toronto instead. Soon he found himself working in restaurants and spending the remainder of his time on his first love: drawing and writing comics.
The chapters are full of often-fascinating images set alongside Lemire’s narrative (复述), ranging from early pencil rough drafts and character designs to polished cover art and final comic pages. Readers can see Lemire’s style develop and mature over time. The images also evidence an artist continually willing to take chances and play with new approaches and forms.
Lost Dogs, Lemire’s first graphic novel drawn in a loose, moody style, won a Xeric Grant after five years’ efforts, an extraordinary comics award that lifted his confidence to make a living as a cartoonist. Though it took determination to keep going, he ultimately broke through with Tales from the Farm, which aired on Canada’s CBC Television as a miniseries largely shaped by the original cartoonist himself. He also produced The Nobody and became a writer, cooperating with different artists on various storylines.
What’s appealing about seeing the story of Lemire’s work life unfold is the massive creativity he has sustained over time. He recounts a creative practice of handling multiple projects at once, an approach that offsets the trap that many artists fall into when they hit a wall on a major project.
More than a memoir,10,000 Ink Stains is a love letter to comics and creativity. Lemire invites readers to see the passion and pain behind every ink stain, uncovering the messy, winding truth of a dream career.
24. Why did Lemire study film in Toronto
A. To enhance his comic skills. B. He disliked the countryside.
C. He longed to be a film producer. D. To seek a decent career option.
25. What is the value of the images in Lemire’s10,000 Ink Stains
A. They display his stylistic evolution. B. They replace his written narrative.
C. They are all his polished final works. D. They reflect his childhood hobbies.
26. What do we know about Lemire’sLost Dogs
A. It took him a decade to complete. B. It’s a joint creation with other artists.
C. Its success fueled his resolve to carry on. D. It was a follow-up to his television series.
27. What does the underlined phrase “hit a wall” in Paragraph 5 mean
A. Lose their appeal. B. Run out of ideas. C. Cool down. D. Give up.
C
Dutch scientists have managed to engineer an air-powered soft-bodied robot. The key to unlocking the robot’s self-sustaining movement, despite the absence of a computerized control unit, lies in the strategic integration of aerodynamic principles, whose role is to regulate the airflow dynamics essential for its walking and swimming actions.
How this robot works bears a striking similarity to that of “tube dancer”, those tall thin fabric tubes that have air pumped into them. When air fills the tube to the maximum, it makes it stand upright. However, once the tube reaches an upright position, the internal air pressure gradually decreases, causing the tube to bend downward. This bending then makes the pressure rise again, pushing the bent section upward. This process repeats continuously, forming a cyclic motion that gives the robot its moving force.
This pressure-driven continuous bending along tubes precisely fuels the robot. Linked to a single air source, its multiple tubes initially move chaotically in different directions but soon adjust their motion, eventually moving in a consistent and harmonized way just like “legs”, with speed regulated by air pressure.
One particularly notable characteristic of the robot is its remarkable speed. It can cover a distance 30 times its own body length within a single second, which is just like Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest runner, achieving his speed by finishing 100m in merely 1.71 seconds. Another outstanding feature is that it adjusts automatically to its conditions. It can easily cross uneven ground and when it accidentally knocks into a wall, it turns. If the robot sinks into water, it will immediately adjust its movement pattern and start swimming.
Without a control core, the new invention is more like a simple machine than an advanced robot needing difficult programming. Nevertheless, it can do many complex tasks independently. It is widely anticipated that the technology could one day be used in applications such as micro-robots that deliver medicine within the body, or machinery designed for use in harsh environments where electronics may fail, such as outer space.
28. What happens to “the tube dancer” when its internal air pressure peaks
A. It leaks. B. It bends downward. C. It straightens. D. It moves back and forth.
29. What aspect do Paragraph 2 and 3 focus on about the new robot
A. Its power source. B. Its multi-functions.
C. Its structural features. D. Its operational mechanism.
30. Why did the author mention Usain Bolt in Paragraph 4
A. To showcase his running speed. B. To test the robot’s performance.
C. To stress humans can’t outpace the robot. D. To help readers grasp the robot’s speed.
31. What can we infer about the new invention from the last paragraph
A. It has a bright prospect. B. It relies heavily on programming.
C. It’ll lower disease occurrences. D. It has been put into mass production.
D
The nonprofit organization iNaturalist recently set off a firestorm among its user base after announcing a $1.5-million grant from Google.org to integrate generative AI (GenAI) into its species identification tools. The platform, which hosts a global community of 23 million nature enthusiasts, from amateur observers to professional taxonomists (分类学家), has logged over 250 million wildlife observations covering half a million species.
Users submit observations of an individual organism they’ve encountered in the wild to the iNaturalist app, including notes, audio and photographs. An AI-powered computer vision suggests species identifications, allowing users to choose an ID or a broader category like “Plants”. The app automatically records the date, time, and location of the observation. When the user forwards the observation to the community, it’ll activate discussions to reach an agreement. Once the community has identified an organism to the species level, the observation is considered “research grade”, meaning it can be used for scientific studies.
“By using GenAI, we hope to combine information about differentiating species and clearly communicate this to iNaturalist users. Instead of simply providing AI-suggested species, iNaturalist will also offer explanations of why this function suggests particular species and how to tell similar-looking species apart,” noted iNaturalist. Although iNaturalist didn’t disclose the GenAI tool’s working details, it implied using community-provided text comments to generate identification tips. Their goal is to present a working demonstration of this new tool in 2026.
The grant announcement stimulated immediate outcry. Many critics objected to the use of GenAI on environmental grounds — the technology uses vast amounts of energy and water, creates e-waste and drives demand for rare-earth metals, the mining of which causes habitat degradation. Some worried such a tool based on GenAI would produce misinformation about species identifications. Others expressed concern about the possibility that their iNaturalist data could be used to devalue the work of professional taxonomists if the AI identification were presented as authoritative.
In response, iNaturalist apologized for communication gaps, promising not to replace human confirmation or grant Google special data access. The organization agreed to abandon the tool if it harmed data quality or worsened environmental impacts — a promise of which users remain doubtful.
32. Which of the following can summarize how users use the iNaturalist app
A. Upload, select and share. B. Post, opt and question.
C. Submit, consult and collect. D. Register, inquire and analyze.
33. What new feature will GenAI add according to iNaturalist
A. Suggesting species. B. Clarifying identification reasons.
C. Deleting outdated data. D. Evaluating community comments.
34. Why do critics oppose GenAI
A. It harms human health. B. It causes privacy leakage.
C. It errs in species identification. D. It intensifies competition among experts.
35. Which of the following best describes the author’s tone toward the grant
A. Optimistic. B. Objective. C. Pessimistic. D. Distrusting.
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。
Forget your keys again Can’t memorize what the exam will cover Memory troubles are no big deal. You can fix them with simple strategies. ___36___
Strategy 1: Make meaningful connections
When you’re remembering new information, even random, unconnected facts, the brain links details to stored information. So, the easiest way is to make it meaningful by connecting to what you know and making sense within context. ___37___ For example, people find it easier to remember new vocabulary if they translate concepts into their own words.
Strategy 2: Space out your study sessions
When you’re cramming for a test, spacing out sessions where you’re reviewing foreign language vocabulary or memorizing flashcards can help your brain store memories more efficiently. ___38___ Spaced repetition works because new information initially goes to short-term memory and consolidating it into long-term memory takes time and happens during rest.
Strategy 3: Engage your senses
When you want to remember a moment, engaging your senses during learning contributes to forming vivid recollections of an experience. ___39___ To find them, you must use your memory to compete with all the other times you’ve put them down. Next time you set your keys aside, focus on the unique aspects of this particular moment, like the sights or smells. These sensory experiences will create a distinct memory to aid later recall.
Strategy 4: Journey through the memory palace
The memory palace is an ancient technique that, studies show, can enhance recall. It is effective especially in remembering grocery lists. ___40___ As you walk through it, create an association between the items to be bought and specific spots. Then imagine yourself “walking” your route — each spot reminds you of the item.
A. They’re tricky in diverse aspects.
B. You might as well train your senses.
C. Take misplacing your keys for instance.
D. This can be done through personal narratives.
E. But they depend on what you want to remember.
F. Start by picturing a familiar space like your home.
G. You need to revisit information at increasing time gaps.
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。
18,000 hockey enthusiasts filled Climate Pledge Arena (竞技场) for the Seattle Kraken’s first-ever home game. Hamilton, the Vancouver Canucks’ equipment manager, was occupied in ___41___ his team’s hockey sticks, masks and boiled water. Canucks’ ___42___ Nadia took a seat directly behind him.
Mid-game, Nadia, through the arena glass, ___43___ an unusual mole (痣) on the back of Hamilton’s neck reddish and raised with an irregular border. Having seen plenty like it as a hospital volunteer and a medical student, she ___44___ it was a cancerous melanoma (黑素瘤). Nadia hesitated, worried about ___45___ Hamilton. But the ___46___ of ignoring a possible danger ___47___ her.
Nadia nervously knocked at the ___48___ . She had typed a message on her phone and held the screen against the barrier, “The mole on your neck looks cancerous. Go and see a doctor!” Having looked at the message for just a second, Hamilton walked away ___49___ . However, a continuous sense of unease about the mole drove him to visit the doctor. The results ___50___ Nadia’s worry — a stage 2 malignant melanoma, life-threatening if left ___51___ . After the mole was removed, Hamilton recovered steadily.
At the next Canucks-Kraken game, where Hamilton was able to ___52___ Nadia in person, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude, “I’d have lost my life without you.” Nadia simply smiled, “It was just one moment in our lives where we ___53___ paths at the right time.” Their chance ___54___ at the hockey game had indeed been a ___55___ and heart-warming encounter.
41. A. putting away B. laying out C. making out D. clearing away
42. A. judge B. player C. fan D. coach
43. A. tracked B. treated C. spotted D. classified
44. A. replied B. ensured C. admitted D. suspected
45. A. embarrassing B. misunderstanding C. disappointing D. amusing
46. A. fear B. wish C. topic D. cause
47. A. stopped B. astonished C. encouraged D. hurt
48. A. crowd B. seat C. mole D. glass
49. A.enviously B. gratefully C. doubtfully D. hopefully
50. A. relieved B. confirmed C. heightened D. disconnected
51. A. unattended B. unanswered C. exposed D. resolved
52. A. please B. interview C. introduce D. thank
53. A. parted B. crossed C. switched D. followed
54. A. meeting B. chatting C. ride D. test
55. A. soul-searching B. hair-raising C. rule-breaking D. life-saving
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。
Construction has begun on a major hydrogen storage project using salt caverns (盐穴) in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, marking a significant step forward in China’s development of large-scale hydrogen storage technology.
Regarded as a most promising clean energy source, hydrogen ___56___ (serve) as a key part of China’s energy transition strategy. However, storing the gas remains ___57___ (technical) challenging. Salt caverns are increasingly favored ___58___ hydrogen storage due to their excellent sealing performance, large capacity, low cost and high safety standards. Their natural tightness and structural stability bring ___59___ (convenient) to storing gases.
The project ___60___ (develop) by China National Salt Industry Group involves the construction of two salt caverns, two wells for hydrogen injection and extraction (提炼), and two ___61___ (additional) wells used for injecting high-pressure air and removing salt water.
Qian Qihu, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has welcomed the project’s launch. He describes ___62___ salt cavern hydrogen storage can bring to the energy industry as the “golden key” to solving technological bottlenecks in the hydrogen energy industry. He also said the facility is expected ___63___ (turn) underground salt caverns into an “energy treasure” at a time ___64___ the world is actively pushing for clean energy transition.
The project will serve the country’s double carbon goals while ___65___ (boost) national energy security. Salt, once only a seasoning and industrial material, will develop into a foundation for future energy storage, bringing a new aspect to energy development.
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，你的外国朋友 David 初来中国，在公园看到各种健身群体，很想参与其中。请给 David 写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1) 推荐适合他的群体并说明理由；
(2) 给予建议。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
I’m glad to hear you’re eager to join a fitness group in the park.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
One hot day, Vivian decided to take her 3-year-old son, Ben, to a nearby park, something she rarely did. Ben was too naughty and unpredictable in public, and she had grown used to the judgmental stares from other parents, who seemed to silently accuse her of “bad parenting” for not controlling him. Still, she wanted to get him out of the house.
When they reached the park with such toys as a bucket (水桶) and a truck, Vivian felt a wave of relief — only two others were there: a woman and her daughter about 6 years old, playing in the large sandbox. Vivian tried to guide Ben to the swings, but he made a beeline for the sandbox. Though she had an anxious “oh no” feeling, she didn’t stop him. She just crossed her fingers and let him join.
Of course, it didn’t take long: Ben grabbed a handful of sand and threw it straight at the girl. Vivian froze, her face burning with shame. Stammering apologies, she rushed over to brush the sand and turned on the water tap beside the sandbox, ready to help wash the girl’s face.
To her surprise, the girl smiled instead of crying and held out a tool to Ben, inviting Ben to join her, “Sand’s soft! Wanna build a castle ” Ben hesitated for a moment before taking it and murmured, “Yeah!”
Vivian gave a sigh of relief, meeting the woman’s beautiful eyes. There was no blame, just a gentle smile. “I’m Clara, and this is Lila. We just moved here,” she said. “Kids are just kids, right ”
“I’m Vivian, and this is Ben,” Vivian responded, warmth spreading through her. “He struggles with impulses (冲动), so I rarely bring him out. Sorry again.”
Clara nodded, “For kids like that, patience helps.” Sure enough, Ben and Lila laughed as they piled sand, with Ben even sharing his toy truck. Vivian and Clara chatted happily. Suddenly, there came Lila’s cry of surprise. They turned, only to find the castle the two kids had been building collapsed.
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。
They were about to help when Ben said decidedly, “I’ve got a good idea.”
Half an hour later, a new higher castle stood before the two mothers.
2025—2026 学年度第一学期期中学业水平诊断
高三英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1—5 BACAC
6—10 ABBBA
11—15 ACCCB
16—20 ABCCB
第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分）
21—25 ACDDA
26—30 CBCDD
31—35 AABCB
36—40 EDGCF
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41—45 BCCDA
46—50 ACDCB
51—55 ADBAD
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. is seen
57. technically
58. for
59. convenience
60. developed
61. additional
62. what
63. to turn
64. when
65. boosting
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）（One possible version）
Dear David,
I’m glad to hear you’re eager to join a fitness group in the park. I highly recommend the tai chi collective for you.
Unlike high-intensity workouts that might feel overwhelming at first, tai chi combines gentle movements with deep breathing, perfect for beginners. Besides, the members are mostly warm-hearted seniors who are always happy to guide newcomers. Not only will you keep fit but you can gain a deeper insight into traditional Chinese culture.
Here are tips to make your first experience smoother. First, wear loose clothes and flat shoes to move freely. Second, arrive earlier to make yourself known to the group leader. Don’t worry if you can’t keep up at first — patience is key with tai chi! I’m sure you’ll love it!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）（One possible version）
They were about to help when Ben said decidedly, “I’ve got a good idea.” He grabbed his bucket, walked to the tap and filled it with water. Back at the sandbox, he poured water slowly on the dry sand, knelt and mixed it with his hands until the sand became easy to shape. Soon sweat rolled down his cheeks. Lila said to him gently, “Take your time. We’ll do it together.” Lila patted wet sand for the base, while Ben patted the castle edges firm with a small shovel. They worked tirelessly with sand, and the castle grew taller little by little.
Half an hour later, a new higher castle stood before the two mothers. Tears welling up in Vivian’s eyes, she thought of her past anxiety while taking Ben out and other parents’ judgmental looks, but now her son seemed so focused and friendly. Clara smiled and patted her shoulder, “See Patience is all they need. Kids always surprise us if we wait.” Ben held Lila’s hand tightly, saying cheerfully, “We’ll build a bigger one next time!” Lila nodded eagerly. Watching their smiles, Vivian suddenly understood: respecting kids’ pace and waiting for them to grow is the best care. Ben wasn’t “naughty” — he just needed time and trust to show his kindness and cleverness.
附：高三听力录音文稿
Text 1
M: You’re still working It’s getting really late.
W: I know, but there’s just so much to finish, and I want to do it right.
M: Maybe next time you could ask for a little more time It might make things easier for you.
Text 2
M: Can I borrow your bicycle tonight, please I’ve got a date at the cinema.
W: Of course! But remember, it’s made for two people to ride together.
M: Oh, nice! Maybe Sarah will want to join me! If not, I’ll have to come up with a plan B.
Text 3
M: I only got paid last week, but now I have little money left on my card.
W: You really need to manage your money well. Here, download this app. You can use it to track your spending. Then you can save money and keep it in your account.
Text 4
M: Do you prefer Indian food or Mexican food
W: Neither. We’ve had these two kinds several times. How about trying that newly opened Chinese restaurant
M: Great choice! Let’s go for it.
Text 5
W: That was tough! My legs are killing me. This is even worse than my night shifts at the hospital!
M: But you love challenges! Just look at this beautiful view; it’s much better than just staying at home all day.
W: All right… Let’s make it to the top!
Text 6
M: I had an appointment with your professor at 10:00, but there’s still no sign of him. I hope he hasn’t forgotten our meeting.
W: Don’t worry. One of his co-workers was off sick, so he was covering the class. I think they are doing Ancient History.
M: That explains it. I just hope he still has time for a proper discussion with me about my PhD.
W: He will. He always takes student meetings seriously, even if it means running a little bit late. He is a great professor.
M: That’s good to hear. I’ve prepared my proposal, and I really need his suggestions.
W: Just be patient — he is the best person to speak with.
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M: Here we are — Bamburgh Castle. Pretty impressive, isn’t it
W: It really is. Northumberland has so much history. I heard there are over 70 castles!
M: That’s not surprising. This region saw centuries of battles — Vikings, Normans, you name it. It’s all happened here.
W: I love how the castle overlooks the sea. I wonder what it was like living here.
M: Cold and windy, I guess! Shall we head inside now We’ve seen enough of the grounds for now.
W: Yeah, but let’s save some time for shopping later. I want to buy some gifts for my family.
M: Sounds good. Let’s see if we can spot the bus from here. I don’t want to get left behind by the group.
W: Me too.
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M: Remember how nervous I was before the baby shower I kept running around checking the balloons every five minutes.
W: Oh, I know! And don’t even get me started on the food — you almost forgot the special snacks for Mom. But when I walked in and saw those cute bear balloons and the cake shaped like a baby bottle… I mean, it was perfect! And the video of our baby pictures playing in the background. So sweet.
M: How about the “Guess the Baby’s Age” game Your cousin guessed three months for every single photo. I couldn’t stop laughing.
W: That was so funny! And I still keep the messages people wrote. It’s so nice to read them sometimes.
M: Yeah, my sister said you’d love that. I’m glad you enjoyed the party. I really wanted to show how much we all care about you.
W: You did more than that. It felt like one big, warm hug from everyone. Thank you for making it so special.
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W: I need your advice about planning the school trip for our students. It’s important to make it enjoyable for everyone.
M: What are the key things you’re considering
W: Well, some students use wheelchairs, so the place must be completely accessible. We also need quiet areas for anyone who struggles with loud environments.
M: That makes sense. Have you chosen a location yet
W: I think so. There’s a local science museum which is quite suitable. It provides entry and a guided tour for just $10 per child.
M: That sounds reasonable. How many students are going
W: Twenty students, and we also need two staff members for support. Staff tickets cost half the price of the children’s tickets.
M: And transport
W: A bus costs $90 for the day, and that isn’t cheap. I need to double-check the budget, but I think it’ll work.
M: It sounds like you’ve got things covered. The kids will love it. Have you considered the needs of the students with eyesight problems
W: Yes, but there aren’t any children who can’t see well going on this trip.
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It’s wonderful to see everyone here today. I know coming after a busy day isn’t always easy. However, we’ve worked very hard over the past month, and it’s time to celebrate together. This isn’t just a meal — it’s a chance to think about what we’ve achieved as a team. Let’s start with customer service. You’ve reduced response times by 20% while maintaining excellent quality. The feedback from customers has been outstanding, and it’s clear how much they value the work you do. We are way ahead of our competitors. The marketing team — your recent program was impactful. You brought more visitors to the website than we expected. Your creativity and planning set us apart from the rest. And then there’s the finance team, who’ve kept us under budget without missing a single deadline. That’s no small task, and it’s made a real difference to the way we operate. Everyone here has played a part in these successes. Let’s enjoy the evening and the food, and keep this energy going as we work toward next month’s goals.

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