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海南中学2025-2026学年高三年级第二次月考
英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分)
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。
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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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What sport does the man like very much
A. Tennis. B. Skating. C. Swimming.
2. When will the speakers meet
A. By 5:00. B. By 4:30. C. By 2:30.
3. How does May feel today
A. Nervous. B. Sad. C. Happy.
4. What is the woman probably going to do
A. Take exercise. B. See a doctor. C. Give a speech.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A recipe. B. A dish. C. A restaurant.
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. What do we know about the woman
A. She is on the No.325 bus.
B. She will stop at the National Museum.
C. She wants to go to the department store.
7. How much should the woman pay in all
A. 3 dollars. B. 2 dollars. C.1 dollar.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In Berlin. B. In Manchester. C. In Rome.
9. Why is the woman asking the man for help
A. She mistook the flight.
B. She left her clothes in a hotel.
C. She couldn’t find her luggage.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12 题。
10. What was the weather like during Robert’s last trip to Argentina
A. Suitable for sightseeing.
B. Colder than he had expected.
C. Different from what the forecast had said.
11. Where did Robert go in Argentina
A. To a museum. B. To a theater. C. To a shop.
12. What did Robert buy in Argentina
A. A picture. B. A chair. C. A record.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至16 题。
13. How does the man’s apartment always look
A. Untidy. B. Empty. C. Comfortable.
14. When did the man find his apartment was stolen
A. When he opened the refrigerator.
B. When he went to turn on his computer.
C. When he wanted to switch on the television.
15. What will the woman do next
A. Check for fingerprints.
B. Contact her colleagues.
C. Ask the man to fill out a report.
16. What can we learn about the man
A. He forgot to lock the door.
B. He came home at 5:00 p.m.
C. He still has the refrigerator at home.
听第 10 段材料，回答第17 至 20 题。
17. What does the speaker do
A. A guide. B. A teacher. C. An interpreter.
18. What is the main topic of the talk
A. The history of Fairhaven.
B. An introduction to Manjiro’s life.
C. The relationship between Japan and the U.S.A.
19. When did Manjiro leave Japan
A. In 1827. B. In 1841. C. In 1851.
20. What does the Festival celebrate
A. The achievements of Manjiro.
B. The official status of sister cities.
C. The historical value of Fairhaven.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Poem A: I shot an arrow into the air, It fell to earth I knew not where; For so swiftly it flew the sight Could not follow it in its flight. I breathed a song into the air, It fell to earth I knew not where; For who has the sight so keen and strong, That can follow the flight of a song Long, long afterwards, in an oak, I found the arrow, still unbroke; And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend. Poem B: I love three things in this world, The sun, the moon and you. The sun for the day, the moon for the night, and you forever. For the world you are somebody, But for somebody you are the world. I drop a tear in the ocean And the day you find it is the day I will stop loving you! People laugh and people cry, Some say hi while some bye, Some give up and some always try, Others may forget you but never will I.
Poem C (excerpt): Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should even come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Poem D: I don’t know what your dream is. I don’t care how disappointing it might have been, As you’ve been working toward that dream. Some of you already know that is hard. It’s not easy. In the process of working on your dreams, You’re going to incur a lot of disappointment, a lot of failure, a lot of pain. For those of you that never experience some hardships, Don’t give up on your dream. There are right times on the way to have come. But they have not come to be seen, they have come to be past.
What does “a tear in the ocean” in Poem B imply
I feel sad for your love.
You mean everything to me.
I won’t stop loving you all my life.
My love for you is as wide as the ocean.
22. Which poem is a suitable choice to encourage a frustrated friend
A. Poem A． B. Poem B． C. Poem C． D. Poem D．
23. Which of the following themes is NOT covered in the four poems
A. Friendship. B. Freedom. C. Choices. D. Perseverance.
B
Rosamund Pike Shines in Flawed Marie Curie Biopic
Rosamund Pike delivered one of the most accomplished performances of the past few years in 2018’s A Private War, in which she played journalist Marie Colvin. In Radioactive, Pike brings the same level of stable commitment to an alternately fascinating and disappointing biopic (传记片) about French scientist Marie Curie.
Based on Lauren Redniss’s graphic novel (图像小说), Radioactive covers the well-known achievements of Marie Curie: her Nobel Prize for discovering radium and polonium, and her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. For those unfamiliar with her personal life, the film reveals lesser-known aspects, including her passionate partnership with her husband Pierre, a disgraceful affair that damaged her reputation, and her Polish roots, which made her an outsider in Paris. Though not an activist, Curie’s determination to be respected in a male-dominated scientific world aligns with women’s rights advocacy.
Directed by Marjane Satrapi, Radioactive attempts to translate the bold visuals and narrative style of a graphic novel into a vivid movie with mixed results. The film is visually striking, thanks to Anthony Dod Mantle’s filming skills — the glowing green radium is both stunning and tragic. Yet the storytelling lacks fluency when Satrapi inserts surreal time jumps, showing how Curie’s discoveries later influenced both medicine and warfare.
Pike delivers a strong performance, portraying Curie as brilliant but difficult; admirable yet not always likable. However, the film struggles with its uneven structure, shifting between biography and symbolic scenes that feel out of place. The irony of Curie’s story is that she hated suffering, yet her work led to both life-saving treatments and destructive weapons.
Ultimately, Radioactive’s biggest flaw may be its source material. The fragmented (碎片化的) style of the graphic novel doesn’t fully translate to film, leaving the story feeling uneven. While Pike’s performance and Curie’s legendary life make the movie worth watching, the execution (执行) falls short of its potential.
What is the primary subject of the film Radioactive
The life story of journalist Marie Colvin.
The history of radium and nuclear warfare.
A fictional story about a Polish scientist in Paris.
Marie Curie’s achievements and personal struggle.
25. What does the underlined words aligns with in paragraph 2 likely mean
A. weighs up. B. shrinks from. C. corresponds with. D. interferes with.
26. What criticism does the passage highlight about Radioactive
A. The actress’ performance is unconvincing.
B. Curie’s scientific discoveries are inaccurate.
C. The film is a flawed translation from page to screen.
D. The film fails to address Curie’s influence on equal rights.
27. Which section of a newspaper is this passage possibly from
A. Health & Wealth. B. Opinions & Thoughts.
C. Agendas & Events. D. Technology & Apps.
C
Remember when concerts were just about singing along and maybe buying a T-shirt Well, those days are over. Nowadays, concerts have grown into massive money-makers, turning cities into buzzing spots full of tourists, shoppers, and excited fans ready to spend.
Take Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2023. It wasn’t just a big show — it poured over $5 billion into the U.S. economy. Hotels were booked months ahead, ride-share drivers worked nonstop, and local restaurants couldn’t keep up with hungry fans. China has seen similar effects, with stars like Jay Chou filling arenas and boosting local economies during their tours. Through concerts, cities weren’t just hoping for a good time — they were chasing real cash, showing that a great concert can bring in more money than many ads and campaigns combined.
Some critics argue that this surge in economic activity is just a temporary spike that disappears once the last note fades, overlooking the fact that music’s impact goes far beyond immediate spending; it shapes identity, community, and memories that keep fans returning time after time, while social media can increase this effect greatly, as a single viral concert clip can inspire thousands more to join future events. This complex interplay of emotional connection and digital reach means the concert economy is about much more than money.
Governments are quick to recognize this potential. Shanghai now combines major concerts with tourism packages, Seoul has built immersive K-pop experience centers, and smaller cities are investing in upgraded venues to attract big-name acts, understanding that live music can be a vital part of urban development strategies that combine cultural appeal with economic growth.
So, is the concert economy simply a passing trend, or does it signal the future of how cities grow and thrive As more places try to catch this rhythm, maybe it’s time to ask — how much of our economic future will be written on the music stage
Why does the author mention Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Jay Chou’s tours
To show only superstars boost the concert economy.
To compare Western and Asian music markets' impacts.
To illustrate concerts drive big economic growth globally.
To prove concerts are more popular than other entertainments.
29. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3 about the concert economy’s impact
A. It is mostly temporary, tied to the concert period.
B. It utterly depends on cultural bonds from concerts.
C. It relies barely on social media for long-term benefits.
D. It clearly goes far beyond short-term spending to cultural aspects.
30. What does the passage suggest about the concert economy’s role in urban development
A. Limits to music-focused cities.
B. Fits into city growth strategies.
C. Ranks below traditional industries.
D. Demands heavy funding, low return.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the concert economy
A. Pessimistic. B. Doubtful. C. Optimistic. D. Neutral.
D
After astonishing breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, many people worry that they will be replaced by AI. Global Google searches for “is my job safe ” have doubled in recent months, as people fear that they will be replaced with large language models (LLMs). In a recent paper Tyna Eloundou of OpenAI and colleagues say that “around 80% of the US workforce could have at least 10% of their work tasks affected by the introduction of LLMs”.
Economists, however, tend to enjoy making predictions about automation more than they enjoy testing them. In the early 2010s many of them loudly predicted that robots would kill jobs by the millions, only to fall silent when employment rates across the rich world rose to all-time highs.
Few of the doom-mongers (末日论者) have a good explanation for why countries with the highest rates of tech usage around the globe, such as Japan, Singapore and the Republic of Korea, consistently have among the lowest rates of unemployment.
Here we introduce our first attempt at tracking AI’s impact on jobs. Using American data on employment by occupation, we single out white-collar workers.
White-collar roles are thought to be especially sensitive to generative AI, which is becoming ever better at logical reasoning and creativity. However, there is as yet little evidence of an AI hit to employment. In the spring of 2020 white-collar jobs rose, as many people in service occupations lost their job at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. And in the past year the white-collar share of employment in professions thought to be at risk from generative AI has risen by 0.5%.
Of course, it’s still early days for generative AI. Few firms yet use generative Al tools at large scale, so the impact on jobs could merely be delayed.
Another possibility, however, is that these new technologies will end up destroying only a small number of roles. While Al may be efficient at some tasks, it may be less good at others, such as management and working out what others need.
AI could even have a positive effect on jobs. If workers using it become more efficient, profits at their company could rise which would then allow bosses to ramp up hiring.
A recent survey by Experis, an IT-recruitment firm, points to this possibility. More than half of Britain’s employers expect AI technologies to have a positive impact on the number of their staff over the next two years, it finds.
To see how it all shakes out, we will publish updates to this analysis every few months. But for now, a job apocalypse seems a long way off.
32．Economists’ predictions about automation show that ______.
A．machines prove to deal a blow to employment
B．technological breakthroughs bring an economic boom
C．economic theories don’t work well in practice
D．it is difficult to clarify the impact of machines on jobs
33．According to the text, since the spring of 2020, white-collar jobs ______.
A．have become more diverse B．have decreased in number
C．have been threatened by service jobs D．have not suffered noticeable losses
34．How may artificial intelligence influence employment
A．It may cause mass unemployment. B．It may create new jobs for people.
C．It may enable employers to hire more. D．It may decrease people’s salaries.
35．What could be the best title for the passage
A．Boy Cries Wolf: Generative Al is not yet killing jobs
B．Batten Down the Hatches: Generative AI will replace most of human jobs
C．The Trojan Horse: Generative AI is seemingly beneficial tool to white-collars.
D．Pandora's Box: Generative AI will bring unforeseen consequences to the workplace.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Dead to Rights
The movie Dead to Rights (南京照相馆) has become a huge hit since its release on July 25, 2025. 36 By August 3rd, it had earned over 1.4 billion yuan at the box office, and more than 40 million people had watched it. It continues to lead the summer movie season in 2025 and is the first movie to exceed 1 billion yuan at the box office after the Spring Festival in 2025.
The movie is based on the real evidence images of the Japanese army during the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀). It tells the story of a group of ordinary people in Nanjing. After Nanjing fell in December 1937, they took refuge (避难) in Jixiang Photo Studio. 37 However, they accidentally developed photos that could prove the massacre by the Japanese army. Then they began to plan how to transport the film out.
38 In Nanjing, the film’s screening rate once reached 40%. The Lucky Blue Sea International Cinema Litchi Plaza store continuously increased the number of screenings according to the attendance rate, with one screening per hour. In places like Xuzhou, Suqian, and Zhenjiang, the Veteran Affairs Departments organized group viewing activities for “hundreds of veteran (老兵) soldiers in battle”, active-duty soldiers, and their family representatives. 39 They said that the movie made them more directly understand the bloody history of the Nanjing Massacre and feel the preciousness of peace.
40 It not only shows the cruelty of war but also the courage and determination of the Chinese people. It reminds us to remember history and cherish peace.
A．The movie has received a warm response from the audience.
B．They were forced to help the Japanese army photographers develop the film.
C．It has won both good reviews and high box office.
D．The movie Dead to Rights is really an educational and touching one.
E．The movie is very popular among young people.
F．People who watched the movie were deeply touched.
G．Many schools also organized students to watch the movie.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分55分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My sister Lily decided to take up cycling to get fit after years of a sedentary office job. I wholeheartedly 41 her decision, knowing how important it was for her well- being. To show my support, I bought her a nice pair of cycling gloves and signed up for a local 20- mile cycling event with her.
As we gathered at the starting point on that sunny but breezy morning, we 42 our bikes nervously, checking the gears and brakes one last time. “Are you sure you won’t get annoyed if I 43 a bit slower ” she asked, her eyes filled with a mix of excitement and worry. She had only started 44 on weekends a month ago. “Of course not,” I reassured her with a smile.
When the starting horn 45 , Lily pedaled off steadily. At first, I stayed right beside her, chatting and enjoying the scenery. But as the road opened up and the wind seemed to push me forward, my competitive side took over. I gradually 46 my speed, thinking she would catch up. After a few miles, I looked back, and Lily was no longer in my line of sight. I kept going, pushing myself harder, and crossed the finish line in a(n) 47 time of just under an hour. I felt a rush of pride, despite not having trained intensively.
Lily arrived at the finish line almost twenty minutes later, her face red and tired. She was clearly 48 , feeling that she had let me down. I couldn’t believe she thought that way. I gave her a big hug and told her how proud I was of her for even finishing the race.
Determined to improve, Lily made a plan. She decided to cycle to work three times a week and 49 to participate in more cycling events. I watched her 50 early in the morning, even when it was foggy or drizzling. I saw her face strong headwinds and deal with flat tires on the 51 country roads. There were times when she was 52 by steep hills and wanted to give up, but she never did.
Finally, the day of the big regional cycling race came. This time, I made up my mind to stay with her. We pedaled side by side, encouraging each other. When we were about to reach the finish line, Lily found some extra strength and 53 ahead. She crossed the line just a few seconds before me, her eyes shining with joy and 54 . She had not only overcome her own self-doubt but also achieved a goal she once thought was impossible. Her 55 legs from hours of cycling didn’t seem to bother her at all; all that mattered was the sense of accomplishment she felt.
A. questioned B. understood C. backed D. ignored
A. examined B. cleaned C. rode D. parked
A. run B. cycle C. drive D. walk
A. practicing B. competing C. traveling D. resting
A. sang B. blew C. rang D. broke
A. maintained B. reduced C. increased D. measured
A. disappointing B. comprehensive C. ordinary D. respectable
A. light-hearted B. red-faced C. hot-headed D. free-spirited
A. aimed B. agreed C. pretended D. happened
A. set out B. get through C. stick to D. take off
A. crowded B. smooth C. lonely D. busy
A. frightened B. challenged C. attracted D. guided
A. looked B. fell C. rushed D. stayed
A. pride B. surprise C. relief D. guilt
A. long B. thin C. strong D. sore
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Frank Kouwenhoven, a 69-year-old Dutch scholar, has devoted over 20 years to studying Hua’er, a folk song popular in northwest China. Hua’er literally means “flower” in Chinese. This oral art form, expressed in various dialects, originates from lyrics 56 compare women to flowers and has been cherished by nine different ethnic groups for over six hundred years. In 2009, UNESCO recognized Hua’er 57 an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of humanity.
Kouwenhoven described Hua’er not only as a living art but also as a 58 (share) passion with his wife. The couple discovered Hua’er in 59 1990s and has then set out on a journey to find the treasure in northwest China.
Just as the couple’s research on Hua’er 60 (bear) fruit, Kouwenhoven’s wife passed away from cancer in 2012, leaving him heartbroken. The Hua’er project was 61 (subsequent) put on hold, becoming an emotional burden he was unwilling to face.
Kouwenhoven returned to Gansu in 2017 after realizing that the best way to honor his late wife was 62 (continue) their joint research on Hua’er.
“As I continued my trip in China, I could sense the presence of my wife beside me. We share numerous common 63 (wish), such as our desire to conquer the highest mountain and bury 64 (we) in the most vibrant Hua’er, ” Kouwenhoven said.
65 (speak) of the future, Kouwenhoven hopes to promote Hua’er overseas. “I have plans to write two books. One about the music and the other about our adventurous trip searching for Hua’er. ”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你从某国外图书网站购买了一套英文诗集，但收到货后发现了一系列问题。请用英语给该网站售后部经理写一封邮件进行投诉，内容包括：
说明投诉事由；
提出解决方法。
注意：
写作词数应为80左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Manager,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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，使之构成一个完整的短文。
Eight-year-old Faris had to get on a ship to go to his new school. What would it be like at his new school He worried about this for the whole journey. He was also anxious that the other pupils might make fun of his teeth as he had two extra teeth in his upper jaw. Would anybody want to be his friend
Faris didn’t realise that many of the other boys felt just as lonely as he did. He eventually gathered the courage to start chatting with the other pupils, covering his teeth with his hand. He soon made some new friends.
His teachers believed that the best way to help students who were homesick was to cheer them up with sports and activities. Then there was music! The students had to take part in choir practice, and that was when the music teacher noticed that Faris had an extraordinary voice. He hit every note perfectly!
When Faris was twelve, his friends told him about a new kind of music from Britain and America.
“It’s called rock’n’roll!” whispered David. “The headmaster says it’s a bad influence and we shouldn’t listen to it...” Bruce showed Faris a black-and-white picture cut out of a magazine. It was of a handsome man with an impossibly cool haircut standing on his toes as he sang with his eyes closed. “That guy’s called Elvis! The government wants to ban him because he makes his fans go crazy. He’s the greatest music star in the world！This sounded exciting to Faris — the shy boy liked the idea of people going crazy for him, too.
He and four of his friends slipped into the teachers’ office one night. They gathered around the radio and switched it on... There was a rolling beat, a loud guitar, and a bouncing piano rhythm that made Faris want to get up and dance. It was the most exciting thing in the world!
He and his friends listened to several rock’n’roll songs before slipping back to the dormitory. They were too excited to sleep.
注意：续写词数应为150左右;请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: “We should form a band,” Bruce whispered. _____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2: Stepping onto the stage, Faris took the microphone and began to sing. _________________
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海南中学2026届高三英语月考2参考答案
听力1-5 BCBCB 6-10 CAACA 11-15 CAACB 16-20 CABBA
阅读理解：21-23．CDB 24-27．DCCB 28-31．CDBC 32-35 DDCA
七选五： 36-40．CBAFD
完形填空：41-45. CABAB 46-50. CDBAA 51-55. CBCAD
应用文范文1
Dear Manager,
I am Lihua, a Chinese high school student. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a recent purchase from your website.
I ordered a set of English poetry collections, but upon receiving the package, I found several issues. Firstly, the books were poorly packaged, resulting in damaged covers and bent pages. Moreover, one book was missing, and another had false pages. To resolve this, I request either a full refund or a replacement with a new, intact set. I have attached photos of the damaged items for your reference.
Please address this matter at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your attention.
(95words)
Sincerely,
Li Hua
应用文范文2
Dear Manager,
My name is Li Hua, a high school student from China. I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent purchase from your website (Order #AB12345) and to express my deep dissatisfaction with the product quality.
Unfortunately, upon receiving the package, I discovered several serious issues with the English poetry collection. Not only are multiple pages in the first volume missing, but the print quality is also blurry throughout, making reading difficult. Most disappointingly, the cover is severely damaged with a large tear across the front.
To resolve this matter, I would appreciate it if you could send me a complete, new replacement set in perfect condition as soon as possible. Alternatively, I would accept a full refund. I trust you will address this issue promptly and look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文1（音乐的力量）：
Para 1: “We should form a band,” Bruce whispered. A rush of excitement and nerves ran through Faris as he imagined himself performing in front of a crowd.They spent late evenings tapping on old desks, using broomsticks as guitars, and singing until they burst into laughter.Every day after class, they met behind the sports hall, wrote songs, practiced harmonies, and worked on their timing.Faris’s voice would tremble when others watched, and sometimes he worried he wasn’t good enough. No sooner had he nailed a high note than his friends burst into cheers, boosting his confidence. One day the boys were told that they could attend School Art Show and they trained even harder for the upcoming show.
Para2: Stepping onto the stage, Faris took the microphone and began to sing. Though his hands were shaking, the moment the music began, he felt his nerves melt away. The lights shimmered across the stage, and a quiet hush fell over the crowd. He swayed to the rhythm, eyes closed, hitting every note with soul and strength. As the final note rang out, the roar of the crowd was not just for the song, but for the courage they had witnessed. Grinning at Bruce and David, whose friendship had already been his anchor, Faris knew this was more than just a performance—it was the birth of a shared dream. In the echo of the applause, the shy boy was gone, replaced by a shining music star who had finally found his true self.
读后续写参考范文2 （Deepseek 作品）：
Paragraph 1: “We should form a band,” Bruce whispered. His eyes sparkled with excitement in the moonlight. The idea instantly lit up Faris’s heart. They spent the following days secretly planning—David could borrow a guitar from his cousin, Bruce would practice drumming on desks, and Faris, of course, would be the lead singer. During lunch breaks, they hid in an old storage room, experimenting with melodies and rhythms. At first, Faris still unconsciously covered his mouth while singing, but as the music swept him away, he gradually forgot his insecurities. Their clumsy notes slowly mixed together into passionate tunes, filling the small space with a wild, exciting energy. One day they were told that they could attend School Art Show and they trained even harder for the upcoming show.
Paragraph 2:
Stepping onto the stage, Faris took the microphone and began to sing. The spotlight poured down like sunlight after rain, and for a moment, he felt his heart racing. But as the familiar rock rhythm burst forth, he closed his eyes, pouring all his loneliness and longing into the lyrics. His voice, clear and powerful, soared through the auditorium like a wild horse breaking free. When he finally opened his eyes, he saw the not just applause, but the proud faces of the friends who had believed in him and accompanied him all along. In that moment, Faris smiled brightly, no longer hiding his teeth, for he truly understood that music had given him the power and courage to embrace his true self and his new life.
阅读理解答案和解析
21．C 22．D 23．B
【难度】0.85
【来源】浙江省宁波市慈溪市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题
【知识点】广告/布告、应用文、诗歌文学
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四首诗歌的内容。
21．推理判断题。根据Poem B部分中“And the day you find it is the day I will stop loving you!(你找到爱的那一天就是我不再爱你的那一天！)”以及“Others may forget you but never will I.(别人可能会忘记你，但我永远不会)”可知，诗B中的“大海中的一滴泪”意思是我会爱你一辈子。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据Poem D部分中“Don’t give up on your dream. There are right times on the way to have come.(不要放弃你的梦想。在到来的路上总会有合适的时机)”可知，D诗歌适合用来鼓励失意的朋友。故选D。
23．细节理解题。根据第一部分“And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.(这首歌，从头到尾，我再次在朋友的心中找到)”；第二部分“And the day you find it is the day I will stop loving you!(你找到爱的那一天就是我不再爱你的那一天！)”；第三部分“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. (树林里分出两条路，我选择了人迹罕至的那条，于是一切都不一样了)”以及第四部分“Don’t give up on your dream.(不要放弃你的梦想)”可知，“自由”主题没有涉及。故选B。
24．D 25．C 26．C 27．B
【难度】0.65
【知识点】电影与戏剧、应用文、科学家
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章是电影《放射性物质》的影评，主要讲述了电影《放射性物质》的优缺点，包括其主题、视觉效果、叙事结构以及对原著的改编等方面。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Based on Lauren Redniss’s graphic novel (图像小说), Radioactive covers the well-known achievements of Marie Curie: her Nobel Prize for discovering radium and polonium, and her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. For those unfamiliar with her personal life, the film reveals lesser-known aspects, including her passionate partnership with her husband Pierre, a disgraceful affair that damaged her reputation, and her Polish roots, which made her an outsider in Paris.(电影《放射性物质》根据劳伦·雷德尼斯的图像小说改编，讲述了玛丽·居里众所周知的成就：她因发现镭和钋而获得诺贝尔奖，以及她在放射性方面的开创性研究。对于那些不熟悉她个人生活的人来说，这部电影揭示了她鲜为人知的一面，包括她与丈夫皮埃尔的热情合作，一场损害她名誉的不光彩的婚外情，以及她的波兰血统，这使她在巴黎成为一个局外人。)”可知，电影《放射性物质》的主要主题是玛丽·居里的成就和个人挣扎。故选D。
25．词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Though not an activist, Curie’s determination to be respected in a male-dominated scientific world aligns with women’s rights advocacy.(尽管居里不是一位活动家，但她决心在男性主导的科学世界中受到尊重，这aligns with女性权利的倡导。)”可知，居里夫人决心在一个男性主导的科学世界中获得尊重，这与女权倡导相一致。故aligns with意思是“与……一致”。A. weighs up权衡；B. shrinks from退缩；C. corresponds with与……一致；D. interferes with干涉。故选C。
26．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Ultimately, Radioactive’s biggest flaw may be its source material. The fragmented (碎片化的) style of the graphic novel doesn’t fully translate to film, leaving the story feeling uneven.(最终，《放射性物质》最大的缺陷可能是它的素材来源。图像小说的碎片化风格并不能完全转化为电影，使得故事感觉参差不齐。)”可知，这篇文章强调了《放射性物质》这部电影从书到电影的改编存在缺陷。故选C。
27．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第二段中“Based on Lauren Redniss’s graphic novel (图像小说), Radioactive covers the well-known achievements of Marie Curie: her Nobel Prize for discovering radium and polonium, and her groundbreaking research on radioactivity.(电影《放射性物质》根据劳伦·雷德尼斯的图像小说改编，讲述了玛丽·居里众所周知的成就：她因发现镭和钋而获得诺贝尔奖，以及她在放射性方面的开创性研究。)”可知，文章主要讲述了电影《放射性物质》的优缺点，包括其主题、视觉效果、叙事结构以及对原著的改编等方面，可推知，文章可能出自报纸的“观点与想法”部分。故选B。
28．C 29．D 30．B 31．C
【难度】0.65
【来源】重庆市第一中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期开学英语试题
【知识点】音乐与舞蹈、社会问题与社会现象、议论文
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了现代音乐会已演变为推动城市经济发展的重要力量，并探讨其未来潜力。
28．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Take Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in 2023. It wasn’t just a big show — it poured over $5 billion into the U.S. economy.(以2023年泰勒·斯威夫特的巡演为例，它不仅是一场大型演出，还为美国经济注入了超过50亿美元)”及“China has seen similar effects, with stars like Jay Chou filling arenas and boosting local economies during their tours.(中国也出现了类似效应，如周杰伦等明星的巡演填满了场馆，带动了当地经济)”可知，作者通过具体案例说明音乐会推动全球经济增长。故选C。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Some critics argue that this surge in economic activity is just a temporary spike that disappears once the last note fades, overlooking the fact that music’s impact goes far beyond immediate spending; it shapes identity, community, and memories that keep fans returning time after time, while social media can increase this effect greatly, as a single viral concert clip can inspire thousands more to join future events.(一些批评者认为，这种经济活动的激增只是演唱会结束时音符消散后的短暂高峰，却忽视了音乐的影响远不止于即时消费——它塑造身份认同、社群归属感和让粉丝一次次回归的记忆，而社交媒体能极大增强这种效应，比如一段爆红的演唱会片段就能吸引数千人参与未来活动)”可知，音乐会经济的影响明显超越短期消费，延伸至文化层面。故选D。
30．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Governments are quick to recognize this potential. Shanghai now combines major concerts with tourism packages, Seoul has built immersive K-pop experience centers, and smaller cities are investing in upgraded venues to attract big-name acts, understanding that live music can be a vital part of urban development strategies that combine cultural appeal with economic growth.(政府迅速认识到这一潜力。上海现在将大型音乐会与旅游套餐相结合，首尔建立了沉浸式K-pop体验中心，而较小的城市也在投资升级场馆以吸引知名艺人，他们明白现场音乐可以成为城市发展战略中至关重要的一部分，这一战略将文化吸引力与经济增长相结合)”可知，音乐会经济契合城市发展策略。故选B。
31．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So, is the concert economy simply a passing trend, or does it signal the future of how cities grow and thrive As more places try to catch this rhythm, maybe it’s time to ask — how much of our economic future will be written on the music stage (那么，音乐会经济仅仅是一个短暂的趋势，还是预示着城市将如何发展和繁荣的未来？随着越来越多的地方试图跟上这一节奏，也许是时候问问——我们的经济未来有多少将由音乐舞台来书写？)”可知，作者通过提问暗示对音乐会经济未来的乐观态度。故选C。
【答案】32．D 33．D 34．C 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要介绍了人工智能对就业的影响。
32．推理判断题。根据第二段“Economists, however, tend to enjoy making predictions about automation more than they enjoy testing them. In the early 2010s many of them loudly predicted that robots would kill jobs by the millions, only to fall silent when employment rates across the rich world rose to all-time highs.(然而，经济学家更喜欢预测自动化，而不是测试自动化。在2010年代初，他们中的许多人大声预测机器人将夺走数百万人的工作，但当发达国家的就业率升至历史最高水平时，他们却沉默了)”可知，经济学家喜欢预测自动化但不喜欢测试，之前预测机器人会消灭数百万工作机会，但实际上就业率却上升了，这表明机器对工作岗位的影响很难明确。故选D项。
33．细节理解题。根据第五段“White-collar roles are thought to be especially sensitive to generative AI, which is becoming ever better at logical reasoning and creativity. However, there is as yet little evidence of an AI hit to employment. In the spring of 2020 white-collar jobs rose, as many people in service occupations lost their job at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. And in the past year the white-collar share of employment in professions thought to be at risk from generative AI has risen by 0.5%.(白领角色被认为对生成式人工智能特别敏感，因为生成式人工智能在逻辑推理和创造力方面正变得越来越好。然而，目前几乎没有证据表明人工智能对就业造成了冲击。2020年春季，白领岗位增加，因为许多服务行业的人在covid -19大流行开始时失去了工作。在过去的一年里，被认为受到人工智能威胁的职业中，白领所占的比例上升了0.5%)”可知，尽管有人预测生成式人工智能将对白领工作产生影响，但实际上在2020年春季以来，白领工作并没有受到明显的冲击，甚至在被认为受到生成式人工智能威胁的职业中，白领工作的比例还上升了0.5%。因此，可以得出结论，白领工作自2020年春季以来并未遭受明显损失。故选D项。
34．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“AI could even have a positive effect on jobs. If workers using it become more efficient, profits at their company could rise which would then allow bosses to ram p up hiring.(人工智能甚至可能对就业产生积极影响。如果使用它的员工变得更有效率，公司的利润就会上升，这将使老板们能够加快招聘)”以及倒数第二段“A recent survey by Experis, an IT-recruitment firm, points to this possibility. More than half of Britain’s employers expect AI technologies to have a positive impact on the number of their staff over the next two years, it finds.(Experis是一家 IT 招聘公司，其最近的一项重新认证调查显示，有这种可能性。调查显示，超过半数的英国雇主预计人工智能技术在未来两年内会对员工数量产生积极影响)”可知，如果工人使用AI后效率提高，公司利润可能上升，这将使老板能够增加招聘，因此人工智能可能会促使雇主雇佣更多的人。故选C项。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“After astonishing breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, many people worry that they will be replaced by AI. Global Google searches for “is my job safe ” have doubled in recent months, as people fear that they will be replaced with large language models (LLMs). In a recent paper Tyna Eloundou of OpenAI and colleagues say that “around 80% of the US workforce could have at least 10% of their work tasks affected by the introduction of LLMs”.(在人工智能取得惊人突破之后，许多人担心他们将被人工智能取代。谷歌搜索“我的工作安全吗 ”的数量在最近几个月翻了一番，因为人们担心它们将被大型语言模型(LLMs)所取代。在最近的一篇论文中，OpenAI的Tyna Eloundou和他的同事说，“大约80%的美国劳动力至少有10%的工作任务可能会受到引入人工智能的影响。”)”以及最后一段“To see how it all shakes out, we will publish updates to this analysis every few months. But for now, a job apocalypse seems a long way off.(为了了解结果如何，我们将每隔几个月更新一次分析。但就目前而言，就业末日似乎还很遥远)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讨论了生成式人工智能对工作岗位的影响，但目前还没有明确的证据表明它会大规模取代人类工作，因此最好的标题应该是A项“Boy Cries Wolf: Generative Al is not yet killing jobs(狼来了：生成式人工智能尚未扼杀工作岗位)”是本文最好的标题。故选A项。
解析：A选项这个标题精准地概括了文章的核心论点。典故“Boy Cries Wolf”（狼来了）生动地比喻了当前关于AI将导致“工作末日”的警告，虽然引起了恐慌，但真正的威胁（大规模失业）尚未到来。这与文章通过经济学家错误预测、当前就业数据未显示下滑以及AI可能促进就业等角度论证的结论——“a job apocalypse seems a long way off”——完全一致。
B. 为何错误：“Batten Down the Hatches”（封舱准备应对风暴）暗示一场不可避免的灾难即将来临。这与文章通过数据和论证所表达的“威胁尚未发生，甚至可能不会如预期般严重”的乐观基调完全相反。
C. 为何错误：“The Trojan Horse”（特洛伊木马）比喻内部隐藏危险的礼物。文章并未将AI描述为一个对白领具有欺骗性和毁灭性的陷阱。相反，它指出AI目前尚未损害就业，且可能通过提高效率来创造就业机会。
D.为何错误：这个选项使用了“Pandora's Box”（潘多拉的盒子）这一典故，暗示一旦打开（即应用AI），将释放出一系列无法挽回的灾难性后果。这个标题的基调是灾难已经发生且不可控，但文章的核心论点是，目前并没有证据表明灾难（大规模失业）已经发生，并且其最终影响仍是开放性的（可能很小，甚至积极）。这个选项放大了恐惧，而文章旨在平息不成熟的恐慌。
36．C 37．B 38．A 39．F 40．D
【难度】0.65
【知识点】电影与戏剧
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了根据南京大屠杀真凭实据改编的电影《南京照相馆》将于2025年上映，票房大卖。这部电影很受欢迎，打动了观众，提醒人们铭记历史，珍惜和平。
36．根据上文“The movie Dead to Rights (南京照相馆) has become a huge hit since its release on July 25, 2025.( 自2025年7月25日上映以来，电影《南京照相馆》成为了一场巨大的轰动。)”提到电影自上映后大受欢迎，以及下文“By August 3rd, it had earned over 1.4 billion yuan at the box office, and more than 40 million people had watched it. (截止到8月3日，它已经获得了超过14亿元的票房，超过4000万人观看了它。)”介绍了其票房成绩和观影人数，C选项“It has won both good reviews and high box office.(它赢得了良好的口碑和高票房。)”能够很好地衔接上下文，既总结了电影受欢迎的情况，又引出了后面关于票房等具体数据的内容。故选C项。
37．根据上文“After Nanjing fell in December 1937, they took refuge (避难) in Jixiang Photo Studio.( 1937年12月南京沦陷后，他们在吉祥照相馆避难。)”说南京沦陷后人们在吉祥照相馆避难，以及下文“However, they accidentally developed photos that could prove the massacre by the Japanese army. (然而，他们不小心冲洗了可以证明日军大屠杀的照片。)”说他们意外冲印出能证明日军屠杀的照片，B选项“They were forced to help the Japanese army photographers develop the film.( 他们被迫帮助日军摄影师冲洗胶片。)”符合逻辑，解释了他们是如何接触到这些照片的。故选B项。
38．根据下文“The Lucky Blue Sea International Cinema Litchi Plaza store continuously increased the number of screenings according to the attendance rate, with one screening per hour. In places like Xuzhou, Suqian, and Zhenjiang, the Veteran Affairs Departments organized group viewing activities for “hundreds of veteran (老兵) soldiers in battle”, active-duty soldiers, and their family representatives.(幸运蓝海国际影城荔枝广场店根据上座率不断增加放映场次，每小时放映一场。在徐州、宿迁、镇江等地，退役军人事务部组织了“百名参战老兵”、现役军人及其家属代表集体观摩活动。)”提到电影在南京的放映率以及一些地区组织的观影活动，A 选项“The movie has received a warm response from the audience.(这部电影受到了观众的热烈响应。)”可以概括这些内容，说明电影在观众中引起了很大的反响。故选A项。
39．根据上文“In places like Xuzhou, Suqian, and Zhenjiang, the Veteran Affairs Departments organized group viewing activities for “hundreds of veteran soldiers in battle”, active-duty soldiers, and their family representatives.(在徐州、宿迁、镇江等地，退役军人事务部组织了“百名参战老兵”、现役军人及其家属代表集体观摩活动。)”说一些部门组织了观影活动，空后说观众表示电影让他们更直接地了解了南京大屠杀的血腥历史并感受到和平的珍贵，F选项“People who watched the movie were deeply touched.(观看这部电影的人深受感动。)”能够体现出观众对电影的感受，与上下文衔接紧密。故选F项。
40．根据下文“It not only shows the cruelty of war but also the courage and determination of the Chinese people. It reminds us to remember history and cherish peace.(它不仅显示了战争的残酷，也显示了中国人民的勇气和决心。它提醒我们铭记历史，珍惜和平。)”评价电影不仅展示了战争的残酷，还展现了中国人民的勇气和决心，提醒人们记住历史、珍惜和平，D 选项“The movie Dead to Rights is really an educational and touching one.( 电影《南京照相馆》确实是一部具有教育意义和感人至深的电影。)”能够总结电影的这些特点和意义。故选D项。
完型填空：41-45. CABAB 46-50. CDBAA 51-55. CBCAD
这是一个关于姐妹共同参加体育运动Cycling的励志故事（主题语境10）。妹妹莉莉为了改变久坐的生活方式，决定开始学习骑自行车健身。姐姐“我”全力支持她的决定，并陪她报名参加了一场20英里的本地骑行活动。在第一次比赛中，姐姐的竞争心作祟，无意中加快了速度，把莉莉远远甩在后面。莉莉虽然完成了比赛，但感到尴尬和自责，认为自己让姐姐失望了。这次经历没有击垮莉莉，反而激发了她的决心。她制定了严格的训练计划，风雨无阻地坚持通勤骑行，并积极面对训练中遇到的种种困难（如陡坡、爆胎）。 在第二次重要的地区性比赛中，姐姐这次下定决心全程陪伴。最终，莉莉在接近终点时爆发出力量，率先冲过终点。她不仅战胜了曾经的自我怀疑，完成了看似不可能的目标，眼中也充满了喜悦和自豪。故事强调了坚持、陪伴和个人突破所带来的巨大成就感。
答案及解析：
41. C. backed解析：后文提到“为了表示支持，我给她买了一副手套……”，因此此处应表示“支持”她的决定。back 有“支持”之意。
A. examined 解析：根据后文“最后一次检查变速器和刹车”可知，他们在出发前仔细“检查”自行车。examined 符合语境。
B. cycle解析：全文围绕“骑行”展开，且 Lily 担心自己骑得慢，故选 cycle。
A. practicing解析：Lily 刚开始骑行锻炼，一个月前才开始在周末“练习”。practicing 符合初学背景。
B. blew解析：起跑信号通常用号角（horn），blow 与 horn 搭配表示“吹响”。
C. increased解析：后文提到“风推着我前进”“我以为她会追上”，说明“我”加快了速度。increased 符合语境。
D. respectable解析：虽然未严格训练，但一小时完成20英里是“不错的”成绩。respectable 表示“相当好的”。
B. red-faced解析：前文提到“她脸红且疲惫”，且她觉得自己让我失望，因此 red-faced 既指实际脸色，也暗含羞愧。
A. aimed解析：aim to do 表示“计划、打算做某事”，符合她制定计划、参与更多比赛的目标。
A. set out解析：set out 表示“出发”，对应后文“清晨即使有雾或小雨也出发”。
C. lonely解析：lonely country roads 强调乡村道路的偏僻，与爆胎、顶风等困难呼应。
B. challenged解析：陡坡对她构成“挑战”，且她曾想放弃，challenged 能体现艰难。
C. rushed解析：rush ahead 表示“冲刺向前”，与后文“比我早几秒过线”吻合。
A. pride解析：她克服自我怀疑，实现目标，眼中应充满“自豪”。pride 与全文的成长主题一致。
D. sore 解析：长时间骑行后腿部会“酸痛”，sore 符合生理反应，且后文说“她不在意”衬托出成就感的强烈。
语法填空参考答案
56．that/which 57．as 58．shared 59．the 60．was bearing 61．subsequently 62．to continue 63．wishes 64．ourselves 65．Speaking
【难度】0.65
【来源】湖南省部分学校2025-2026学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题
【知识点】文化保护、文化遗产
【导语】这是一篇说明文。69岁荷兰学者Frank Kouwenhoven 20余年研究中国西北民歌“花儿”，其与妻子共同开启研究，妻子离世后他续研以缅怀，未来还计划写书推广“花儿”。
56．考查定语从句。句意：这种以多种方言表达的口头艺术形式源自将女性比作花朵的歌词，它已由九个不同的民族传承了六百多年，备受珍视。空处引导定语从句，先行词是lyrics，指物，在定语从句中作主语，需用关系代词that或which引导。故填that/which。
57．考查介词。句意：2009年，联合国教科文组织将“花儿”认定为人类非物质文化遗产。固定短语recognize...as...意为“认可……为……”。故填as。
58．考查形容词。句意：库文霍芬称“花儿”不仅是一门鲜活的艺术，而且也是他与妻子共同的热爱所在。修饰名词passion用形容词shared，作定语。故填shared。
59．考查冠词。句意：这对夫妇在20 世纪90年代发现了“花儿”，随后便踏上了前往中国西北部寻找宝藏的旅程。固定搭配in the 1990s表示“20 世纪90年代”。故填the。
60．考查时态。句意：就在这对夫妇对“花儿”进行研究并取得成果之际，库文霍芬的妻子于 2012 年因癌症去世，这让他悲痛欲绝。根据句意以及下文提到的研究暂停可知，此处表达“正要；即将”之意要用过去进行时，主语为research，谓语用单数。故填was bearing。
61．考查副词。句意：“花儿”项目随后被搁置了，这成了一个让他难以面对的精神负担。此处修饰动词词组put on hold用副词，故填subsequently。
62．考查非谓语动词。句意：库文霍芬于2017年回到甘肃，当时他意识到，纪念已故妻子的最佳方式就是继续他们对“花儿”这一课题的合作研究。此处名词way后用不定式作后置定语。故填to honor。
63．考查名词复数。句意：“我们拥有许多共同的心愿”，此处名词复数+such as ...用来列举，wish表示心愿或愿望，是可数名词。故填wishes。
64．考查代词。句意：库文霍芬说：“我们有着许多共同的愿望，比如我们都渴望登上最高的山峰，沉浸在最充满活力的花儿文化之中。”此处宾语和主语是同一人，故用反身代词ourselves。故填ourselves。
65．考查非谓语动词。句意：谈到未来，库文霍芬希望将花儿推向国际市场。speak与逻辑主语Kouwenhoven之间是主动关系，故此处用现在分词作状语，首字母大写。故填Speaking。
听力原文：
(Text 1)
W: What kind of sports do you like
M: I like almost all sports, especially skating and mountain climbing.
W: Cool! I like swimming and tennis.
(Text 2)
M: The meeting begins at five. But I think we should be there by four thirty to get everything ready.
W: So let’s meet at the station by 2:30 and we travel up together.
M:All right.
(Text 3)
W: Did you see May today
M: Yes. But why does she have such a long face
W: I have no idea.
M: I thought she’d be happy, especially since she got a promotion recently.
(Text 4)
M: Just take it easy and breathe. You will feel much less nervous.
W: Easy for you to say. You’re not the one that’s going to speak in front of a thousand people.
(Text 5)
M: Oh, that looks delicious. I think I’ll have that. But I hope there aren’t a lot of bones.
W: They’ll take the bones out for you, and I'm sure it’s fresh from the ocean. It’ll taste delicious.
(Text 6)
W: Excuse me. Does the No.235 bus go by the department store
M: No, it doesn’t, but you can change to No.325 bus at the National Museum by taking No.226 bus from here, or you can take the 105 to the Public Library and change to No.325 bus there.
W: Oh, it sounds far from here. How much does it cost
M: Yeah, it is really far. The bus fare is $2 for you and $1 for your child.
W: OK. Thank you.
(Text 7)
W: Our luggage hasn’t arrived.
M: Are you with Sunny Times tours
W: Yes. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron.
M: And which flight were you on, Mrs. Cameron
W: The Fast Jet flight from Manchester to Berlin. I think it’s FJ2498
M: It seems some bags have gone to another airport.
W: Do you know which airport our bags have gone to
M: I’m afraid the luggage has gone to Rome.
W: Rome Well, how did that happen
M: I’m not sure, but all the missing bags are coming on the next flight. Which hotel are you staying at Your bags will go there directly.
W: But all our summer clothes are in the suitcases ...
(Text 8)
W: Robert, tell us about your last visit to Argentina. What was the weather like
M: Well, it was winter there, so mornings were cold, but I’d expected that. Every day they said on the radio that it would be sunny later and sure enough, it was! I wanted to go sightseeing, and the weather was perfect for that.
W: And where did you go when you went sightseeing
M: Well, I went to a wonderful shop that sold everything from modern art to old records of traditional music, which I collect. I came home with a beautiful painting of the area. I also saw a wonderful chair, but unfortunately it was too big for me bring back.
W: What a pity!
(Text 9)
M: Please come in, Officer!
W: Wow! The thief really made a mess.
M: Uh, my apartment always looks like this.
W: Well, did you lock your door and windows when you left this morning
M: I’m sure I locked the door. I clearly remember locking it. But the windows ... I don’t remember.
W: OK. sir. What time did you come home
M: 1 came home at 6:00 p.m.
W: When did you notice that something was wrong
M: Well, I went to turn on the TV, but it was gone. And so was my computer!
W: Don’t worry. We’ll try our best to search for the thief. Now, we’ll have to dust for fingerprints. Did you touch anything else besides the door when you came in
M: I opened the refrigerator, and my leftover Chinese food was gone, too. I was saving that food for dinner tonight!
W: I’ll call the detectives, and they will check for fingerprints. Then you’ll have to fill out a report.
M: Thank you, Officer.
(Text10)
M: Right, so here we are in Fairhaven. And we’re visiting Fairhaven because of its historical links with a man called Manjiro Nakahama. So I’ll begin by giving you a brief introduction to his life, and then you can take your time to explore the town. Manjiro Nakahama was born in 1827 in a village by the sea in Tosashimizu, Japan. And like many people in that town, he became a fisherman when he was young. One day in 1841, he and some others were fishing far off the coast of Japan when they were caught in a storm. He was rescued by an American whale ship. And Manjiro became friends with the captain William Whitfield, who came from the town of Fairhaven. That is where we are now. He chose to remain aboard, and to come with the boat to the U.S.A. So Manjiro became the first Japanese to set foot on American soil. He studied mathematics and geography as well as shipbuilding in Fairhaven. But he missed his mother, and his own country. Eventually in 1851 he went back to Japan where he had a responsible position as a university teacher. He also served an invaluable role as an interpreter to build up and improve the relationship between Japan and the United States. Tosashimizu and Fairhaven now have the official status of sister cities. In Fairhaven there have been a number of visits by the people of Tosashimizu, in particular at the time of the festival, which is held every two years to celebrate the life and achievements of Manjiro. It takes place in the fall, and there an ever-growing program including drumming, singing, and small open shops selling Japanese and American food. So, if you're going to be in the area around then, it’s really worth a visit.

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