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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段录音。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。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音读两遍。
听第一段录音，回答第1题。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Strangers. C. Workmates.
听第二段录音，回答第2题。
2. What's the date today
A. October 15. B. October 16. C. October 17.
听第三段录音，回答第3题。
3. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To cheer her up. B. To seek her advice. C. To discuss a match.
听第四段录音，回答第4题。
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A new office. B. A fire accident. C. A computer program.
听第五段录音，回答第5题。
5. What will the man do first
A. Plant trees. B. Walk the dog. C. Work on a project.
——————第一节到此结束——————
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，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。每段录音读两遍。
听第六段录音，回答第6、7题。
6. Where is the man probably
A. At home. B. At school. C. At hospital.
7. What did the woman do for the man
A. She delivered the presentation.
B. She dealt with an email.
C. She looked after his mother.
听第七段录音，回答第8、9题。
8. In which month does the man suggest the woman grow green beans
A. February. B. March. C. April.
9. What does the man remind the woman to do in the end
A. Loosen the soil carefully.
B. Water the plants daily.
C. Pick the mature beans.
听第八段录音，回答第10到13题。
10. What is the topic of this year's festival
A. Rainforest. B. Water. C. Rubbish.
11. What will Sheila do at the festival
A. Give a talk. B. Play an instrument. C. Introduce a scientist.
12. What is the woman's attitude towards the Games Zone
A. Doubtful. B. Uninterested. C. Supportive.
13. How much does the woman need to pay to attend the festival
A.$3. B.$6. C.$9.
听第九段录音，回答第14到17题。
14. How did the woman know about the project
A. From a poster. B. From a teacher. C. From a neighbor.
15. What did the woman find difficult about studying parrots
A. Getting up early. B. Finding the birds. C. Writing information down.
16. What was the woman's favorite activity during the project
A. Building shelters. B. Making a video. C. Climbing trees.
17. What does the woman want to do as a volunteer in the future
A. Take part in sport. B. Use her musical skills. C. Work with young children.
听第十段录音，回答第18到20题。
18. Why does the speaker speak of Tony
A. To express thanks. B. To make an apology. C. To ask for help.
19. What kind of music show will Chris be hosting
A. Jazz music show. B. Pop music show. C. Folk music show.
20. What is John's suggestion
A. Bringing in more guests. B. Extending the show online. C. Rescheduling the show.
——————第二节到此结束——————
（现在你有两分钟的时间将试题卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上）
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
Asia offers a wide range of marathon events across different countries and regions. These races are held in urban centers as well as in areas of cultural and natural significance. Courses vary in difficulty and ground conditions, allowing runners to choose between flatter routes and more demanding ones. With multiple distance options available, participants can choose events based on their experience levels and personal goals.
Marathon Time（2026） Type Price（EUR） Course Profile
The Great Wall of China Marathon 25 Oct Marathon 204 Rolling
10km
5km
Almaty Marathon 27 Sep Marathon 45 Rolling
Half marathon 35
10km
Cappadocia Marathon Turkey 8 Nov Marathon 36 Hilly
20km
10km
Songkhla Marathon 22-23 Aug Marathon 38 Flat
10km 22
5km 17
Things To Think About
●Register before the event.
●Know the local weather, so you can train and dress appropriately.
●Make sure that you are making accommodations through reputable sites for travel.
●Don’t underestimate how the difference in altitude（海拔）or temperature will affect your running. Read up and train to make it to the finish line.
21．What is the purpose of the text
A．To introduce a new marathon plan.
B．To compare Asian marathon courses.
C．To call for participation in Asian marathons.
D．To provide information about Asian marathons.
22．Which marathon offers the shortest race with more demanding routes
A．The Great Wall of China Marathon. B．Almaty Marathon.
C．Cappadocia Marathon Turkey. D．Songkhla Marathon.
23．What are runners recommended to do before participation
A．Apply for a discounted entry fee.
B．Book hotels from trusted websites.
C．Email the registration before the deadline.
D．Train under the guidance of professionals.
B
Back in 2003, Erica Hernandez was just a kid helping 20 adults take care of the beach. They overheard a plan to build a processing station for natural gas 14 miles off the coast of Oxnard. The plant would send over 200 tons of air pollution per year to Erica’s community. Not only that, the station would take in millions of gallons of seawater per day to cool its generators, and discharge the water more than 15 degrees centigrade hotter than the surrounding ocean. This hot wastewater would cause serious harm to the surrounding ecosystem, killing tiny creatures and small fish critical to the survival of marine mammals and fisheries.
Erica cared too much to stay silent. She joined her friends in weekly protests at the office of the natural gas company. Prospects of stopping the project did not look good. The governor was in favor of it, and so were the powerful state commissions that would have to approve it. “The word on the street was that there was nothing we could do.”
Behind the scenes, however, opposition was growing, so Erica became the spokesperson for the youth of the town. She regularly walked her neighborhood along the route of the proposed pipeline, using a hula hoop to show people the size of the pipe that would pass by their houses. She talked to the media, and stories about the dangers of the proposed facility began appearing in the press. “We made thousands of phone calls and sent thousands of postcards telling the governor why this facility was a bad idea.” In July 2007, the governor made an unexpected move: He turned down the project. Erica and her friends won!
As only the second person in her family to go to college, Erica wants to become an environmental lawyer so she can fight for the environment and for the rights of communities. She wants other young people to speak out when they see something wrong, even if they feel shy about it at first. She likes to quote the words of her role model, César Chávez: “We are the future. The future is ours.”
24．What can be learned about the to-be-built processing station
A．It is climate-damaging.
B．It is ecologically-unfriendly.
C．It provides energy to the locals.
D．It uses seawater-driven generators.
25．Why does the author mention the governor
A．To express Erica’s desperate mood.
B．To show the great barriers Erica faced.
C．To stress the support from the government.
D．To blame the protest on the official’s inaction.
26．Which of the following can best describe Erica
A．Creative and industrious.
B．Pioneering and curious.
C．Determined and responsible.
D．Adventurous and talkative.
27．What message is mainly conveyed through Erica’s story
A．Courage is always rewarded in the end.
B．Success depends on teamwork and cooperation.
C．Young people can bring about change by speaking up.
D．Environmental protection should come before economic development.
C
People have become used to living with AI fairly quickly, which has changed the way many of us communicate or deal with information. It has also led to serious concerns about jobs. Surely mass unemployment is coming soon
But economic data tell a different story: EU unemployment is at a historical low of around 6%, half the level of ten years ago; the UK’s is even lower at 5.1%, roughly the level of the fast-growing early 2000s; that of the US is lower still at 4.4%. Jobs remain plentiful because technology creates new types of jobs.
But yes, AI will take away some jobs. A third of Americans worry they will lose theirs to AI, and many of them will be right. Since the industrial revolution, a wave of innovations has fueled extraordinary exponential economic growth. However, AI, like the computer, the internet, or the railways, is a slow revolution. And just as there has been no immediate AI boom when it comes to economic growth, there is no immediate change in employment. What we see instead are largely firms using AI as an excuse for standard job-cutting exercises. This then leads to a different question about how AI will affect the meaning of our jobs.
Another question raised by AI is whether it will reduce or increase the inequality between workers. At first, many thought that allowing everyone to use an AI assistant with skills in processing information or clear communication would decrease earning inequality. But other recent research found the opposite, with highly skilled businessmen gaining the most from using AI support. One reason for this is that taking advice is a skill in itself. In my own research with colleagues, we found that giving chess players top-quality advice does little to close the gap between the best and the worst because lower-ability players were less likely to follow high-quality advice. And perhaps that’s the biggest risk AI brings: that some people may benefit from it much more than others.
28．What do the economic data show
A．Mass unemployment is coming soon.
B．EU unemployment is higher than America’s.
C．Technology has cut job opportunities sharply.
D．The UK’s unemployment matches the 1990s level.
29．What does the underlined word “exponential” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Rapid. B．Steady. C．Irregular. D．Unbalanced.
30．What can we infer about companies’ job cuts
A．They result from AI’s direct influence.
B．They are often done under the excuse of AI.
C．They make jobs more meaningful for workers.
D．They cause an immediate employment change.
31．How does the author develop his idea in the last paragraph
A．By quoting authoritative figures in the field.
B．By analyzing the cause and effect of inequality.
C．By explaining why people disagree with each other.
D．By presenting contrasting views and providing examples.
D
A major policy challenge with AI is just how skillful it's become at role-playing as humans. Users now regularly turn to AI chatbots for life advice, mental health support, and even guidance on relationship issues. Safety advocates in the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it's launching a formal inquiry into seven major companies,focusing on whether their AI chatbots have enough safety preparations to prevent risks like misinformation or improper emotional control. Yet there's another way to see AI as a policy issue: Could AI one day be worthy of legal rights
Some leading tech firms are taking this question seriously. Last year, AI company Anthropic hired its first “AI welfare” researcher, tasked with studying whether advanced AIsystems might deserve reasonable treatment, which includes preventing unnecessary “stress” from overwork so that they can function well, or reducing harmful data inputs for overall safety. Former Southern District of New York judge Katherine B．Forrest, who specializes in AI policy, notes that there may never be widespread agreement on exactly when AI qualifies for moral standing, but as public belief in AI's capacity grows, courts will eventually have to face this brand-new challenge.
Extending rights to AI also forces a fundamental rethink of what should count as the harm to AI. “If it has balanced emotions like humans, then suffering would certainly be counted,” said Forrest. Traditional law, for instance, focuses on compensating (补偿) humans for financial losses, physical injuries, or emotional pains. But if future AI has needs and desires entirely different from humans’, legal systems must adapt.
Some scholars, like law professor Peter Salib from the University of Houston, argue for giving rights to advanced AI —— + specifically artificial general intelligence. Salib has written in his work of scholarship that giving AI rights to contracts, property and tort (侵权行为) claims would allow it to participate in the economic system and could even benefit humans.
32．Why does the FTC launch the inquiry
A．To identify AI firms' challenges.
B．To check AI chatbots' functions.
C．To know AI firms' security measures.
D．To advocate for AI chatbots' rights.
33．What can be the reasonable treatment of AI systems
A．Upgrading human orders.
B．Avoiding heavy workload.
C．Allowing data collection.
D．Drafting privacy policies.
34．What encourages Peter Salib to advocate giving AI rights
A．AI's participation in research.
B．AI's potential in the economy.
C．AI's need for legal protection.
D．AI's difficulty of advancement.
35．What's the author's attitude to AI rights
A．Doubtful. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Supportive.
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。
Confidence is a quality that can be highly beneficial in life. You may believe that confidence is something people are born with, and you either have it or you don’t. 36 Self-confidence is something you can develop.
According to Psychology Today, confidence can be nurtured (培养), and it is possible to build it and let it grow at any given time in your life. It is true that some people have an easier time with this than others, but don’t let that discourage you. 37
So where do you start You start, according to a blog on Psych Central, with self-acceptance. Being honest with yourself and practicing self-love and self-acceptance is what it is all about. There is nothing to achieve from pretending and there are no easy paths to success. 38
The good news is that it’s up to you. Sit with yourself, meditate and journal (冥想和记日记). Think about your strengths and weaknesses, who you are and who you aren’t. Get to know yourself better. And be kind to yourself, like you would be kind to others. 39 You may even start to notice a change in how you connect with others. Because someone who is at peace with themselves and has confidence, according to Inc Magazine, is able to have compassion (同情) towards others.
Sometimes when working towards a goal, getting some additional help can play an important role. 40 People that know you well and are there for you can be helpful when you need a reminder of who you are and how unique, special and loved you are.
Remember that building confidence is a journey. There isn’t necessarily a destination or an end goal. Accept yourself and be proud of who you are.
A．This needs lots of practices. B．That’s not necessarily true. C．You should let go of perfection. D．These practices can be beneficial. E．You can benefit from talking to others. F．It’s a muscle that can be strengthened and worked on. G．It’s about where you came from and how far you’ve come.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was talking with my mom when our conversation reminded me of a funny story. “This is very funny,” I said. “One time I was driving with my friend Rudy...” My mom cut me off 41 . “I’ve heard this one before,” she said. “You don’t need to tell it again.”
Storytelling is a sign of 42 in a relationship. By sharing experiences, we share our values and outlook on life. But the bonding (建立联系的) 43 of storytelling only work if you’re good at it — many of us are not. We repeat stories. We tell tales that don’t have a 44 . We fail to notice our audience, 45 them when they become bored. And we throw in every detail, no matter how 46 .
People who retell stories are seen as less sincere. 47 , they’re seen as not presenting their true selves. Listeners are also less 48 engaging with someone repeating a story. We all have favorite stories that got a good 49 before. Yet we expect social interactions to be 50 . When someone repeats a story without 51 it, we view them as falsely presenting themselves.
Good storytellers use their voice to express emotion, 52 , and excitement — showing they care. Emotional stories have the most 53 . If a story sparks emotion in you, it likely will in your audience.
I’ve learned much about storytelling as a journalist (and from my mother). Tailor your story to your audience. Have a point. 54 yourself — shorter is better. Kill your darlings — those details you love but are 55 . Don’t talk in a confused way. And most importantly, don’t repeat yourself.
41．A．happily B．impatiently C．carefully D．kindly
42．A．faith B．sign C．investment D．secret
43．A．benefits B．risks C．rules D．causes
44．A．answer B．technique C．point D．lesson
45．A．comforting B．criticizing C．ignoring D．refusing
46．A．different B．horrible C．irrelevant D．powerful
47．A．As a result B．In other words C．To be honest D．In contrast
48．A．familiar with B．cautious about C．good at D．interested in
49．A．memory B．impression C．reaction D．reason
50．A．competitive B．complicated C．simple D．unique
51．A．acknowledging B．recalling C．emphasizing D．acquiring
52．A．appeal B．information C．truth D．passion
53．A．advantage B．responsibility C．impact D．guidance
54．A．Repeat B．Edit C．Restrict D．Praise
55．A．accessible B．ordinary C．precious D．unnecessary
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。
As New Yorkers enjoy their fruity Luckin lattes (拿铁咖啡), few of them might realize that this cup’s journey across 56 Pacific tells a story rich with cultural exchange.
For years, Starbucks 57 (stand) as a symbol of widespread influence in the coffee market, having over 17,000 stores in China. For Luckin, entering such a 58 (competition) space requires courage and serious innovation.
59 (found) in 2017, Luckin is China’s fastest-growing coffee retailer, with over 24,000 stores across the country. By focusing on the 60 (affordable) of coffee and flexible product innovation, Luckin has successfully attracted a growing number of young Chinese people with fresh, various taste offerings.
With releases like ”100 percent Yunnan Single Origin", many of Luckin’s specials feature Yunnan’s typical small-bean coffee, 61 is valued for its chocolate aftertaste. Today, Yunnan coffee is one of China’s key products shipped overseas, 62 140,000 tons of beans produced every year on its rich soil.
Beyond just coffee, Luckin has reshaped retail through technology, 63 turned the traditional coffee business into a fully online, data-driven model. A customer can personalize his drink order and pay in seconds, all from a phone app — he doesn’t need to rely on anyone else to customize the drink for 64 (he). In this cup of Luckin coffee — 65 (combine) Yunnan’s beans with a global taste— cultures find a shared sip.
第四部分 写作（共两节、满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李安（An Lee），你的外国笔友Mike因HKS中文等级考试未通过而情绪低落。请给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
对他表示理解与安慰；
结合自身经验提出汉语学习建议（至少两条）；
表达鼓励与期待。
注意：
词数80左右；
可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike, I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t pass the HKS Chinese exam, but I hope you won’t feel too discouraged. Looking forward to your progress! Yours, Li An
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was the day before the Chinese New Year Eve, and 16-year-old Li Wei stood nervously in front of a traditional tea house in downtown Beijing. The street was decorated with red lanterns and couplets, breathing a strong festive atmosphere. He held a carefully wrapped gift—a delicate porcelain teapot that had been passed down from his grandmother—and kept repeating the simple English sentences in his head. Today, he was going to meet his online language partner, Tom, a boy from England who had been learning Chinese with him for six months. They had chatted for countless hours online but had never met in person.
The doorbell jingled softly as Li Wei pushed the wooden door open. The warm, fragrant air mixed with the smell of oolong tea greeted him immediately. Inside, most customers were chatting over cups of tea, and soft folk music was playing in the background. In the quiet corner sat a fair-haired boy about his age, holding a small gift box, looking equally anxious and curious. Li Wei took a deep breath and walked over. “Tom ” he asked in low English. The boy’s blue eyes lit up at once. “Yes! And you must be Li Wei!” he replied in slow, earnest Chinese, with a cute accent.
They both laughed immediately, and the awkward tension melted away quickly. They began to chat freely, mixing broken English with basic Chinese. Li Wei presented the teapot to Tom excitedly, explaining its long history and the cultural meaning of drinking tea in China. Tom, in return, handed him a small box of homemade English biscuits, sharing the tradition of afternoon tea in Britain. For an hour, they exchanged practical language tips and interesting childhood stories, often pointing at objects around the tea house to learn new words. It felt like they had already been close friends for years, across the distance of the world.
As they were about to say goodbye and enjoy the New Year holiday with their families, Tom suddenly pulled out his smartphone carefully. “One photo, for memory ” he suggested with a bright smile. Li Wei nodded happily and moved a little closer. But just as Tom held up the phone to take the photo, his elbow accidentally hit the porcelain teapot on the wooden table.
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。
Paragraph 1: Before Li Wei could reach out to catch it, the teapot fell onto the floor with a sharp crash. Paragraph 2: For a moment, neither of them spoke, only silence hanging in the air.
高三英语试题参考答案与评分意见
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C B A B C A A B C C A B A C C B B A C B
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
D A B B B C C B A B D C B B C B F A D E
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
B A A C C C B D C D A D C B D
其中：
第1到20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分；
第21到40题，每小题2.5分，满分50分；
第41到55题，每小题1分，满分15分；
选择题部分共55题，满分95分。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．the 57．has stood 58．competitive 59．Founded 60．affordability
61．which 62．with 63．which , 64．himself 65．combining ,,
第四部分 写作（共两节、满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）此题请按照高考评分要求进行阶梯评分
示范文章：
Dear Mike,
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t pass the HKS Chinese exam, but I hope you won’t feel too discouraged. Many learners face setbacks like this—one exam doesn’t define your ability. What matters is keeping going!
From my own experience, immersing in daily Chinese practice works wonders. For example, listen to Chinese podcasts or watch dramas with subtitles; this helps with listening and picking up natural expressions. Also, keep a journal in Chinese—write about your day, hobbies, or feelings. It’s a fun way to improve vocabulary and writing skills.
Don’t give up! Every mistake is a step toward success. With consistent effort, you’ll master Chinese for sure.
Looking forward to your progress!
Yours,
Li An
第二节（满分25分）此题请按照高考评分要求进行阶梯评分
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Before Li Wei could reach out to catch it, the teapot fell onto the floor with a sharp crash. Pieces of the delicate porcelain scattered across the wooden floor, gleaming under the warm light of the tea house. Li Wei’s heart sank instantly. His mind flashed to his grandmother’s gentle hands carefully polishing the teapot, and the stories she had told him about its history. Tom’s face turned pale, his eyes wide with horror. “Oh no! I’m so, so sorry!” he stammered in English, his voice trembling. He immediately knelt down, as if hoping to magically gather the fragments. Li Wei stood frozen for a second, a wave of shock and sorrow washing over him. Yet, seeing Tom’s genuine panic and regret, he took a deep breath and knelt beside him.
For a moment, neither of them spoke, only silence hanging in the air. Then, Li Wei gently picked up a large piece of the teapot’s handle and said softly, “It’s okay, Tom. Accidents happen.” He looked up and managed a small smile. “This teapot was important because it carried my family’s stories. But maybe now,” he continued, his voice growing warmer, “it will carry our story too.” Tom’s eyes softened with relief and gratitude. “In my culture,” Tom said slowly, “we believe that broken things can be repaired, and sometimes they become even more special.” He carefully collected the pieces into his gift box. “Let me help you put it back together, not just the teapot, but as a memory of our meeting.” As they stood up, the initial sadness was replaced by a quiet understanding. They knew that some bonds, like the repaired cracks in porcelain, could hold stories far beyond their original design.
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(Text 1)
W: Oh, the road is jammed with traffic again. We are going to be late for the staff meeting. Let's make a U-turn and try another way.
M: Don't worry. The conference has been put off until 9:30 am. We can make it.
(Text 2)
M: Mary, did the final of the College Students' Innovation Competition conclude on October 15
W: Yes, but I was too busy to attend the closing ceremony yesterday.
(Text 3)
M: I know you must be upset that you didn't make it to the national finals.But it's not the end of the world! Try to be positive.
W: You're right, Dad. I'll keep improving myself for next time.
(Text 4)
M: Did you hear about the fire at the office building
W: Yeah, I read about it this morning. It was caused by some wires that were connected to some of the computers.
(Text 5)
W: Oh, it's raining again today! I hate this weather!
M: I don't mind the rain. At least it's good for the trees and the flowers.
W: Anyway, are you going to take the dog for a walk today
M: Yes, but not until this afternoon. I haven't finished this history project yet.
(Text 6)
W: Hi Rob. How are you feeling
M: I'm better now, but the doctor asked me to stay home for another week.I'd much rather be back to school. How did you get on with the presentation
W: It went well.
M: Did Mrs. Costello ask you to do the presentation
W: Yeah, your mum had emailed her earlier to say that you were feeling sick, and she told me that I would be delivering your presentation instead.
M: So I owe you a favor.
(Text 7)
W: Tom, I plan to grow some green beans. Is this the right time to do that now
M: Well, we' re in late February now. It's still too early to do that. You can wait for about twenty days. If you grow green beans now, they may not survive a frost.
W: OK. Are there any other suggestions
M: Well, they tend to stop producing in the middle of the summer, so you need to water them every day.
W: Anything else
M: Yes. You need to pick the mature beans. The more beans you pick, the more the plant will produce.
(Text 8)
M: Lola, I' ll go to the Earth Festival in Albert Park this weekend. Would you like to go
W: What is about
M: There's a different topic every year. In the past there were topics like rainforest and water ... and this year it's rubbish.
W: So, what can you do there
M: There are different zones. For example, in the Talk Zone, there' ll be discussions on recycling projects. Sheila is going there too! She has a project to recycle old musical instruments for schools. She's going to talk about that.
W: What else can you do there
M: There's also a Games Zone, with video games that you can play on recycled computers.
W: Oh ... I don't really like them.
M: Well, there will also be an exhibition of traditional games from around the world.
W: Sounds interesting. How much is the entry fee
M: Adults have to pay $6, and students get in half-price.
W: Great. Let's go there with our student IDs.
(Text 9)
M: Keri, this summer you worked as a volunteer on a research project in the rainforest. Why did you decide to take part
W: Well, my parents and I went together. One of our neighbors did something similar last summer and told Mum about it. We thought it sounded great, so we decided to do the same thing.
M: What did you do on the project
W: Our job was to record things in notebooks about the behavior of wild parrots. But it was actually hard to put into words how a parrot behaves. My parents often couldn't see them because parrots hid so well among the trees, but I could see better.
M: What did you enjoy most about being there
W: I helped put up some new buildings, which was fun. I was also asked to create a video for the project's website showing what life as a volunteer is like, so I guess I enjoyed that more than anything else.
M: Do you have any plans for working as a volunteer again
W: Sure. My best friend's just started a project. They need more volunteers. I can play the guitar, so I'll offer to give performances to raise money for different charities.
(Text 10)
Welcome to Radio Western. We'll look into the postbag for your opinions on our show, and later, we'll speak to a surprise guest. First, I must say a big"thank you"to Tony. He did a great job of covering the show last week while I was away. Thanks,Tony. Now, let's move on to the first letter. It's from Sally. She writes,"We're looking forward to hearing more about the musical types you cover."In fact, we have a new classical music show coming soon and the return of Chris with his show on folk music. Hopefully, this will put your mind at rest, Sally. Another letter is from John. He points out that many of our guests on the show seem to run out of time before they have the chance to finish the interview."Why don't you offer some kind of after-show online channel where the guests can continue answering listeners'questions "he says. John, we'll pass this one on to management. OK, today we have a surprise guest—Sarah. She will share her journey in music. Let's welcome Sarah.

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