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湖北省八市2026年高三3月联考英语试卷
本试卷共10页，67题，全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
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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，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. When does the clinic end its business day
A. At 4:00. B. At 4:20. C. At 4:30.
2. What will Jack do next
A. Get the woman's opinion. B. Collect some information. C. Discuss with some students.
3. How does Mike sound
A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Confused.
4. What was the problem with the party
A. The food was not enough.
B. The music was not to the dance.
C. It was difficult to organize everything.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Thursday. C. Wednesday.
7. How much should the man pay in total
A.$30. B.$50. C.$70.
第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did Joanna do on the plane
A. She read books. B. She watched a film. C. She played with her family.
9. What surprised Joanna about the journey
A. How quickly she arrived at the destination.
B. How soon she ran out of things to do.
C. How few passengers there were.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. What kind of clothes does Molly sell online
A. Women's clothes. B. Children's clothes. C. Men's clothes.
11. When did Molly start her business
A. When she was at work. B. When she was in training. C. When she was at university.
12. Why is Molly unwilling to open a physical store
A. To protect her design features.
B. To cut the cost of the operation.
C. To keep her business growing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. How did the man notice the problem first
A. His bank called him. B. His bill showed him. C. His credit card was stolen.
14. What did the bank do to fix the problem
A. They gave the man his money back at once.
B. They decided to talk to the bank's manager.
C. They asked the man to provide evidence.
15. What might have caused the problem according to the man
A. Unsafe website. B. Overdue debt. C. Improper download.
16. What do the speakers talk about at the end of the conversation
A. Shopping habits. B. Information safety. C. Money management.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will Todd Messegee be responsible for
A. Writing a play. B. Directing a play. C. Starring in a play.
18. What will participants mainly do by the fourth day
A. Run through the play. B. Attend a lecture on acting. C. Perform on stage formally.
19. What does the speaker suggest listeners do
A. Sign up early. B. Receive top-level training. C. Develop complex characters.
20. What is the speaker's purpose of the speech
A. To announce arrangements for a play.
B. To make a plan for a play.
C. To find actors for a play.
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
Nano Banana Models: A Quick Guide
Nano Banana (Flash) and Nano Banana Pro are AI image generation models designed for different creative needs. Flash is built for speed, excelling at quick edits. Pro, on the other hand,is a reasoning engine that handles complex tasks like detailed infographics(信息图).
Prompting(提示词) Strategies
Success depends on how you communicate with each model. Remember: Flash needs stories while Pro needs structures.
For Flash:
· Use conversational, narrative prompts
· Clearly state: Subject+ Action+ Context+ Style
Here is an example prompt for Flash: Create an image of a high-fashion model in a grey suit sitting on a stone bench in a formal garden, with soft lighting.
For Pro:
Provide structured instructions
Specify layout (布局) patterns
Request logic flow and white space
Here is an example prompt for Pro:
Create a professional infographic showing‘How to Make the Perfect Espresso.’ Use anS-curve layout to guide the eye. Include five steps, each with an icon and a short label. Apply a warm color pattern.(see Figure 1)
If you encounter the following issues, adjust your prompts using the table below:
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES
Model Problem Likely Cause Solution
Flash Messy composition Unclear prompt Add details: lighting, distance,camera angle
Flash Wrong artistic style Weak style cue Use exact terms: e. g., oil painting,pixel art
Pro Crowded information No white space guidance Specify: 20% white space, clear gap s between sections
Pro Illogical flow Unspecified priority order Define reading paths:top-to-bottom, left-to-right
21. What is the main difference between Flash and Pro
A. Flash is faster but Pro is more accurate.
B. Flash creates images but Pro edits them.
C. Flash is free while Pro requires payment.
D. Flash is for urgency while Pro is for complexity.
22. Which prompt follows the correct strategy for Flash
A.“Design a blue company logo.” B.“Create a Q1-Q4 business chart.”
C.“Draw a cat playing in a warm garden.” D.“Generate a left-to-right timeline layout.”
23. According to the table, why is it necessary to define a reading path
A. To guide the logical order. B. To improve color accuracy.
C. To speed up image generation. D. To prevent information overload.
B
Recently I came across my old copies of“Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” books. When I was young, Ithought they were funny stories. Reading them as a parent, though, I saw something dark that kids wouldn't notice. The books tell of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, who helps neighborhood parents fix their children's behavior with special“medicines” that create frightening experiences.
If Little Melody cries too much, she gets“Crybaby medicine” and nearly drowns in her own tears. Jody skips school to work on a tree house, so“Ignorance cure” makes him forget how to read. For Wendy, who tattles(打小报告),“Tattle Pills” make a dark cloud come from her mouth.
What disturbs me now isn't just the extreme punishments—— it's what they represent. Parents in the stories treat Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle like a hero because she makes their children“evened out.”The message is clear: children who stand out need to be fixed.
As a parent myself, I' ve seen how this pressure plays out in real life. I' ve watched schools send children home for asking too many questions during lessons. I' ve seen kids punished for not sitting perfectly still for six hours in classrooms. When children learn differently, move differently,or think differently, modern Mrs. Piggle-Wiggles come from everywhere, all promising ways to make unusual children fit in. But what exactly is being“fixed” Maybe the real problem is seeing a unique child as something to correct.
Now when I read these books to my kids, I imagine the“uncured” kids all grown up. MaybeWendy becomes a brave lawyer. Jody, the boy who skipped school becomes an architect designing sustainable homes. And Melody, the crier becomes an activist, her emotional sensitivity helping her fight for justice.
Then I look at my own children and hope that someday they' ll be free to be themselves——————not perfectly behaved copies of what adults want, but curious people who change the world because they never quite fit in.
24. What do the cures in paragraph 2 have in common
A. They require parental participation.
B. They reflect outdated medical practices.
C. They turn behaviors into extreme consequences.
D. They use medication for psychological problems.
25. What does the underlined phrase“evened out” mean
A. Treated fairly by adults. B. Made to behave similarly.
C. Given equal opportunities. D. Helped to solve problems.
26. Which would be viewed as modern“Mrs. Piggle-Wiggles”
A. AI tutors that fix behavioral problems.
B. Educational systems that value diversity.
C. Online platforms for personalized learning.
D. Multi-level tests for students' achievements.
27. What is the author's main argument
A.“Problems” in kids may be strengths.
B. Parents rely too heavily on authorities.
C. Schools should adopt flexible behavior rules.
D. Children's books often contain harmful messages.
C
Research led by King's College London offers convincing evidence that viewing original artwork in a gallery does more than uplift the spirit—— it measurably improves physical health. The study demonstrates that this activity can significantly reduce stress and may even strengthen the immune system.
To investigate the physiological effects of looking at art, researchers designed an experiment involving 50 UK volunteers aged 18–40. Participants were divided into two matched groups based on age, gender, and baseline stress levels. One group visited the Courtauld Gallery to view original paintings by renowned artists such as Van Gogh and Gauguin, while the other observed high-quality digital reproductions of the same artworks in a neutral laboratory setting.
Throughout the 20-minute session, each participant wore research-grade digital watches that continuously monitored heart rate variability and skin temperature————— key indicators of autonomic nervous system activity. Saliva (唾液) samples were collected immediately before and after the viewing period to measure biochemical changes. These samples were later analyzed for levels of cortisol, a hormone linked to stress, which is associated with inflammation(炎症) and chronic diseases.
Remarkably, researchers found that for those viewing original art, levels of the stress hormone dropped by 22%, whereas the control group levels fell by just 8%. Meanwhile, pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α), which are linked to stress and a number of chronic diseases,dropped by 30% and 28% respectively for gallery viewers, with no change in the control group.This suggests that art has a potentially calming effect on the body's inflammatory responses.
“From a scientific perspective, the most exciting out-take is that art had a positive impact on three different body systems – the immune, endocrine(内分泌的), and autonomic systems –simultaneously. This is a unique finding, and something we were genuinely surprised to see,”explains Dr Tony Woods, who is the senior author of the study.
Though art has long been associated with improved well being, this study provides the scientific support that it's healing for our body as well.
28. What was the main goal of the research
A. To compare different art styles' effects.
B. To promote visits to a specific art gallery.
C. To measure art's physical impact scientifically.
D. To prove authentic art boosts creativity greatly.
29. How was the experiment conducted
A. By using psychological questionnaires.
B. By surveying artists and visitors separately.
C. By testing groups under different conditions.
D. By focusing on short-term emotional changes.
30. What key change did original art cause
A. A sharp increase in heart rate.
B. A rise in blood pressure levels.
C. A drop in participants' skin temperature.
D. A reduction in stress and inflammatory markers.
31. Why does Dr. Tony Woods call the discovery“unique”
A. It confirms art's link to mental pleasure.
B. It uses a new method for data collection.
C. It finds pressure levels drop significantly.
D. It shows art benefits multiple body systems.
D
In 2015,I began focusing on cutting and offsetting (抵消) my carbon footprint from taking kerosene (煤油)-fueled flights. An online calculator revealed my annual flight emissions hit 15metric tons, equal to three average people's yearly total. So I started buying carbon offsets for 12tons a year at around $10 monthly, with the funds going to eco-projects.
I know offsets don't fully erase the environmental harm of flying. They only ease travelers'guilt and are even offered by airlines during booking, acting like a self-imposed carbon tax to keep their own energy use in check. But voluntary offsets can never match aviation's 2% share of human-caused carbon emissions.
For one thing, rising air travel demand, driven by the growing middle class will outweigh offset benefits. What's more, offsets don't guarantee real emission reduction—— it's hard to prove eco-projects rely on offset funds or that the neutralized carbon will never be released in the future. Critics call offsets a greenwashing tool, an excuse for people to avoid changing high-carbon habits.
Regardless of their relation to consumer trends, offsets aren't a solution to the fundamental physics problem in aviation, which is that today's long-distance passenger jets can't take off without burning a high-energy-content fuel such as kerosene, with jet fuel demand set to surge by 2040.
Therefore, the only long-term fix for low-carbon air travel is electrification, which is making concrete progress and truly signals that low-carbon air travel is on the way. Test plane projects have replaced gas-powered engines with electric motors, a key step toward the ambitious goal of cutting aviation's carbon emissions by 75% by 2050. Start-ups are also developing regional jets with wing batteries and hybrid-to-electric power systems.
Full aviation electrification will take decades due to needed advances in batteries and motors,yet its ongoing progress means it is undeniably the real future of green air travel.
32. What phenomenon does the author present in paragraph 1
A. People pay to counteract their flight carbon emissions.
B. Passengers' annual flight emissions rise by three times.
C. Kerosene-fueled planes generate huge carbon discharge.
D. Average individual's yearly carbon footprint is increasing.
33. What is the core physical problem in the aviation industry
A. Test planes haven't fully electrified.
B. Carbon offsets bring no practical impact.
C. Airlines drop carbon offsets from bookings.
D. Some jets depend on high-energy fuel to fly.
34. What does the author intend to show by mentioning start-ups in paragraph 5
A. The technological gap in green aviation.
B. The low likelihood of low-carbon air travel.
C. The substantial advancement of electric planes.
D. The urgency of cutting aviation carbon emissions.
35. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. Electrification: A Trick, Not a Treat.
B. Carbon Offsets: A Band-Aid, Not a Cure.
C. Carbon Offsets: Feel Good and Do Good.
D. Electrification: The Fix for Green Aviation.
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。
Psychologist Bennet Murdock first demonstrated the recency effect in a 1962 paper. 36
Participants listened to word lists containing 10 to 40 items. 37 Murdock's findings revealed that memory performance varied with a word's position in the list. The first few words were well-remembered, a trend called the primacy effect. Memory accuracy dropped sharply after these initial items but rose for the last eight words in the list. The final few words were the easiest to recall—— that is the recency effect.
Murdock's results formed the serial position curve: 38 It drops sharply for middle ones and rises again for final items. Importantly, the recency effect only occurs with immediate memory tests———a brief distraction removes it, while the primacy effect stays. This suggests the two effects rely on different cognitive processes. Though, its mechanism is more complex.
39 They have found the last thing you hear often affects your judgment most. For example, if a friend describes someone as kind, smart, generous, and boring, the final trait“boring” may excessively influence your judgment, leading to a less positive impression. Context shapes which effect dominates: recency is stronger with long lists or immediate impression-forming,while primacy prevails if you know you will judge beforehand.
In short, the recency effect refers to our tendency to better remember recently encountered information. 40 Items in the middle of a sequence are typically the most easily forgotten.
A. Memory is high for initial items.
B. The recency effect has been applied in education.
C. Social psychologists have also explored the recency effect.
D. The primacy effect, by contrast, favors items presented first.
E. The recency effect is an essential part of the serial position effect.
F. He examined how the order of words in a list influences human memory.
G. Immediately after, they were given 90 seconds to recall as many words as possible.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Sumi is a single mother, and her daughter Anna is always nicknamed“Number 23”—— she consistently 41 23rd out of 50 students in exams. Every time Sumi hears that nickname, it makes her concerned.
At a gathering, kids shared 42 , ambitious dreams——— doctors, politicians, and more————— and the adults clapped and praised them. Anna kept busy helping quietly: 43 soup, passing cookies, lost in her own little world. When 44 again, she smiled softly:“I want to be a teacher.” The room fell instantly quiet.
Sumi had done everything to boost Anna’ s 45 ——— hiring tutors and packing“brain food”daily. Anna tried hard, but the 46 took its toll: loss of appetite, sleepless nights, constant sweat, and eventual illness. Upset, Sumi stopped pushing her, and Anna slowly bounced back to her 47 old self.
Weeks later, on a family trip, two top students———a straight-A star and a math Olympiad kid——— fought over a piece of dessert. No one could calm them until Anna 48 :“Let’ s flip a coin.” That ended the conflict. Stuck in traffic later, she 49 everyone with jokes and turned candy boxes into paper animals, gifting one to each kid. The other parents beamed with 50 .
Soon after, Anna's teacher called: her grades didn't change much, but a bonus question——————“Who’ s your favorite classmate ”———— 51 almost everyone chose Anna, praising her 52 ,helpfulness, and inclusiveness. Some suggested making her class leader. Sumi cried, happy and 53 , calling Anna a“real-life 54 .” She grinned:“Mom, I'm not a hero. I want to be the one clapping, not the one clapped for.”
That simple answer changed Sumi———— she finally understood Anna's kind soul 55 far more than being“Number 23”.
41. A. falls B. weighs C. measures D. ranks
42. A. bold B. abstract C. workable D.complex
43. A. appreciating B. anticipating C. serving D. equipping
44. A. pressed B. exposed C. delivered D. investigated
45. A. energy B. grades C. memory D. interest
46. A. demonstration B. pressure C. assignment D. performance
47. A. cheery B. perfect C. extraordinary D. depressed
48. A. worked on B. broke down C. stood by D. stepped in
49. A. tricked B. provided C. entertained D. contacted
50. A. appreciation B. understanding C. suspicion D. tension
51. A. shared B. revealed C. expected D. celebrated
52. A. forgiveness B. admiration C. integrity D. kindness
53. A. relieved B. concerned C. grateful D. calm
54. A. example B. hero C. kid D. teacher
55. A. mattered B. meant C. represented D. expressed
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 MingKwai typewriter was the product of Chinese writer Lin Yutang's lifelong dream to build 56 machine that could type Chinese. Its brilliant design shows a different picture of 57 our computers might have looked like today, if their developers had not used the Latin alphabet.
Lin had poured his entire fortune into this dream. At a time when the Chinese language——with its tens of thousands of characters———— 58 (struggle) to fit into Western technology, he devoted years 59 research, searching for an elegant solution. The fruit of his labor was a remarkable machine he named MingKwai (meaning“clear” and“quick”), 60 operation relied on a clever 72-key system and“Magic Eye” window. By pressing just a few keys, a typist could locate the 61 (desire) character in the window and print it.
This“type-view-select” process is now the daily reality among hundreds of millions of people 62 (type) Chinese on their phones. It made Chinese typing a 63 (pure) visual exercise for the first time————— one that didn't rely on pronunciation 64 even require speaking the language.
Though MingKwai never made it into mass 65 (produce), that single prototype still whispers of a dream that was far ahead of its time. Lin Yutang's vision of a machine“for everyone to use” ultimately came true————— not in heavy metal, but in devices carried by billions.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校辩论社在集训中利用AI工具搜集论据、模拟辩论，这一现象引发关注。校英文报正开展征文,主题为“AI in Debate Training:A Useful Helper ”,请你投稿,内容需包括:
1.你的观点；
2.说明理由。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
AI in Debate Training: A Useful Helper
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。
After cross- country practice, Cindy poured out her frustration to her mother in the car. She was exhausted not from running, but from dealing with Jenny, a gifted new teammate. Despite the two of them being elected co- captains, Jenny had recently begun threatening not to compete in the upcoming meet, giving various excuses. Cindy felt worn out from constantly persuading her.
Her mother listened patiently and then shared what she knew. Jenny was a foster(寄养)child whose younger brother had just been taken back by his biological father. While her brother was welcomed with open arms into a new future, Jenny was completely left out, deepening her feeling of being unwanted and without a true family.
Cindy's frustration turned to understanding and sadness. She realized Jenny's unusual behavior was not about the team, but a desperate cry to feel needed. The weight of Jenny's loneliness became clear, replacing Cindy's earlier annoyance with empathy.
The next day, Cindy looked for Jenny at school but couldn't find her. Anxious that she might not show up at all, Cindy boarded the team bus, her worries piling up. The familiar smell of sweat and old seats filled the air, mixed with the sound of her teammates talking. As she scanned the seats, her eyes finally found Jenny sitting alone in the very back, her head against the cold window, headphones on as if building a wall between herself and the world. Most of the team were already settled.
Making her way down the narrow aisle with her bag, Cindy felt their eyes on her. She stopped beside Jenny's seat, her own earlier resolve now mixed with a nervous hope to bridge the gap between them. For a moment, she just stood there, watching Jenny's sad eyes in the window reflection, searching for the right words that might finally reach her.
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。
Cindy turned to Jenny and whispered that the team truly needed her. That day, Jenny ran with the team wholeheartedly.
高三英语试卷答案
听力: 1-5. CCACB 6-10. CBBA A 11-15. CBBCA 16-20. BBAAC阅读理解: 21-23: DCA 24-27: CBAA 28-31: CCDD 32-35: ADCD七选五 36-40: FGACD
完型填空: 41-55: DACAB BADCA BDABA
语法填空: 56. a 57. what 58. struggled 59. to 60. whose 61. desired 62.typing 63. purely 64. or 65. production
应用文
Possible version 1:(基础版)
AI in Debate Training: A Useful Helper
In my opinion, AI is a useful tool in debate training, but it should not be overused.
On the one hand, AI helps us quickly gather information on various topics and simulate debate scenarios, which improves our efficiency and preparation. On the other hand, relying too much on AI may weaken our critical thinking and argumentation skills. Debates require logical reasoning and quick responses, which can only be developed through real practice.
Therefore, AI should serve as an assistant, not a replacement. Used wisely, it can truly enhance our debating abilities.
Possible version 2:(拓展版)
AI in Debate Training: A Useful Helper
From my perspective, AI serves as a valuable assistant in debate training,provided that it is used appropriately.
There is no denying that AI tools enable debaters to access a wide range of evidence efficiently and engage in simulated debates, which significantly enhances their preparation. However, what concerns me most is that excessive reliance on AImay prevent students from developing the critical thinking skills that are essential in formal competitions.
Therefore, I hold the view that while AI can support our training, it is human logic and creativity that ultimately determine success in debates.
读后续写
Possible version:
Cindy turned to Jenny and whispered that the team truly needed her. She sat down beside Jenny, pulling off her headphones gently, and shared how everyone worried about her, especially knowing her brother's leaving had left her heartbroken.Cindy told Jenny her courage to keep going inspired the whole team, and her talent was irreplaceable for the meet. She held Jenny's cold hand tightly, saying the team was her family now, always standing by her side. Jenny's eyes filled with tears, and she nodded slowly, removing the wall around her heart.
That day, Jenny ran with the team wholeheartedly. She raced with all her strength,cheering for teammates and encouraging those who fell behind. Their team won the meet in the end, and everyone hugged each other excitedly. Jenny smiled brightly,feeling the warmth of companionship. She finally knew family wasn't just blood; it was the people who cared for you, stood with you in hard times, and made you feel home. Such simple encouragement and understanding can light up a lonely heart and change a person's life with extraordinary power.
听力稿：
Text 1
M: What time does the clinic close I heard the closing time is at 4 o’ clock.
W: As far as I know, they' re open until 4:30. I was there the other day, and Iremember looking at my watch. It was 4:20 at the time.
Text 2 W: How is your research going, Jack
M: Well, not bad. I collected some information about it. And now I'm going to talk to some students and get their opinions.
Text 3
W: Hi, Mike. I heard you went to the Opera House. How was the opera you saw lastSunday
M: Don't mention it. It was not as good as I expected. I should have watched the live matches at home.
Text 4
M: It was a good party. The barbecue went well and everybody enjoyed dancing.
W: But it was really hard work. Because there were so many people, we couldn't cook all the food at the same time and some got burnt.
Text 5
M: Now you can begin taking the plates to the customers. Well, don't carry too many plates. You may drop them.
W: Oh,I won't. I' ve never dropped plates in my life.
M: You can't be too careful.
W: Well, I' ll try my best.
Text 6
M: Excuse me, I want to make an appointment for a medical check-up as soon as possible.
W: Let me check. I'm afraid today and tomorrow are fully booked. ⑥How about 4pm the day after tomorrow
M: ⑥This Friday is fine.
W: OK. What items do you want to test
M: A dental examination, a skin check, a blood test and a chest X-ray. How much should I pay
W:⑦The first three items cost 30 dollars and the last one costs 20 dollars. Please take this form with you for medical checks.
Text 7
M: How was your flight to the States, Joanna
W: Well, before we left, I wasn't really looking forward to it. It's so far away, and Iimagined the journey would take ages.
M: Sure.
W: Anyway, I took loads of books and stuff, ⑧but then I got really interested in the film they were showing, and because there weren't many people on board, I had two seats to myself, so I was really comfortable. ⑨And we were in the States almost before we realized it —— amazing! But I might try and persuade my family to go somewhere nearer next year.
Text 8
M: Molly, tell us about your business.
W: Well, ⑩I sell women's fashion clothes designed by myself through a website.
M: Did you have any sort of training in design
W: No one taught me. As you can see, I'm very tall and I couldn't find clothes that fit me in ordinary shops, so I started making my own.
M: How did you get started in this business at such a young age
W: When I was in university, some classmates got to know I made my own clothes. They liked my styles so much that they asked me if I would make clothes for them. So I started my business at that time.
M: Really, that's unbelievable! I know your business grew rapidly after graduation. Do you intend to open a physical store
W: No,I' ll keep things online to keep cost down, but I' ll add more styles for men and kids.
M: Wish you success!
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M: I can't believe this. I have been on the phone with my bank all day and they still haven't fixed my problem.
W: Is it a credit card problem
M: Yes. My credit card information was stolen. When I got my bill in the mail, Isaw there were many unfamiliar purchases on it.
W: That's terrible. Did they take a lot of money
M: Yes, and I'm very upset because the bank is not helping me quickly.
W: Doesn't the bank's manager decide to give your money back
M: No. I just have to prove that these purchases were not made by me. I think the person who stole my information got it from the Internet. I didn't download anything recently. I just bought a collection of movies. I won't be doing that again unless the website is sure to be safe. It's honestly my fault for being careless.
W: You can never be too careful.
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W: Now we have a program for those who love acting. This program gives young actors the experience of developing complex characters and performing a full-length production while receiving top-level training. Each actor will receive a role and will be given time to shine on the stage at the end of the week. Children aged between 13 and 18 can take part in the program.
The play is written by Lisa Nanni-Messegee. Todd Messegee will be the director. On the first Monday we meet, actors act for some time to find a suitable role in the play. By the end of the day, they begin developing characters and learning about the play. This continues through mid-week, along with the focus on specialty skills that may be needed in the production. On these days,they' ll receive some training on acting. By Thursday, the actors are running the show off-book and memorizing their material. By Friday, the whole group is performing on stage, in a recorded performance. A digital copy of the performance will be shared with actors after the program is complete. This is a very exciting challenge for any actor. It' ll begin on July 26th and end on 30th.Practicing time is from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day. Only ten will be admitted.If you' re interested, contact us early. Due to safety restrictions, space is extremely limited in each age group. Registering early is recommended.

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