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英语试卷
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
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3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你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。每段录音后有一个小题，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。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Put out his cigarette.
B. Pay for the coffee.
C. Get on the train.
2. What does the woman think of the new song
A. Boring. B. Confusing. C. Appealing.
3. What was the price of the chocolate brownie last week
A. 3.00. B. 3.60. C. 4.50.
4. Why is the man complaining about the dish
A. It is not fresh.
B. It is too hot.
C. It is not his order.
5. In which city will the man stay this weekend
A. London. B. Manchester. C. Birmingham.
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。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。
听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Doctor and patient. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter.
7. Why is Emma unwilling to take the medicine
A. It gives her headaches.
B. It makes her sleepy.
C. It affects her appetite.
听下面的录音，回答第8至第10小题。
8. What impressed the woman about the first lecturer
A. His humor. B. His speech title. C. His pronunciation.
9. How did the third lecturer start her speech
A. With a story. B. With a saying. C. With a gesture.
10. Which lecturer does the man like best
A. The first one. B. The second one. C. The third one.
听下面的录音，回答第11至第13小题。
11. What does Ashley plan to do this Friday night
A. Work overtime. B. Watch a movie. C. Go shopping.
12. What does Ashley think of Josh
A. Creative. B. Untrustworthy. C. Generous.
13. When will the man pick up Ashley this Saturday
A. At 3:00 p. m.
B. At 4:00 p. m.
C. At 5:00 p. m.
听下面的录音，回答第14至第16小题。
14. Why did the man leave his last job
A. It was not promising.
B. He was not well - paid.
C. His boss was strict.
15. What position is the man probably applying for
A. Engineer. B. Secretary. C. Salesperson.
16. What does the woman value most about the man
A. His university major. B. His language skills. C. His work experience.
听下面的录音，回答第17至第20小题。
17. How many people expressed their disagreement with the doctor
A. Over 1/3. B. Over 2/3. C. Over 4/5.
18. Why did those people refuse to be straightforward
A. They hoped to avoid being criticized.
B. They didn't want to waste the doctor's time.
C. They feared it might affect their medical record.
19. What kind of people was the first group made up of
A. Children. B. Young adults. C. Old people..
20. How does the study's first author feel about the results
A. Angry. B. Unsurprised. C. Worried.
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
Urgent: Special Summer Driving Notice
To some, sunglasses are a fashion accessory...
But When Driving, These Sunglasses May Save Your Life!
Many drivers find themselves temporarily blinded while driving directly into the glare of the sun. Deadly accidents are regularly caused. Yet, motorists struggle on despite being blinded by the sun's glare.
Not all sunglasses are created equal. Protecting your eyes is serious business. With all the fancy fashion frames out there, it can be easy to overlook what really matters ———— the lenses(镜片). So we did our research and looked to the most advanced technology.
Sometimes it does take a NASA rocket scientist. Some ordinary sunglasses can darken useful vision - enhancing light. But now, independent research conducted by scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory brought forth ground - breaking technology to help protect eyesight from the harmful effects of solar radiation light. This superior lens technology was inspired by eagles’ eyes, known for their sharp eyesight. This discovery resulted in what is now known as Eagle Eyes .
The only Sunglass Technology Certified by the Space Foundation for UV and Blue - Light Eye Protection. The Trilenium lens technology offers triple - filter (三重过滤)polarization to block 99.9% of UVA and UVB —— plus the added benefit of blue - light eye protection.
The finest optics: And buy one, get one FREE! Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If you are not amazed by the Eagle Eyes technology, simply return one pair within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. The other pair is yours to keep.
21. Which feature is a key selling point of the product
A. It offers stylish frames.
B. It ensures better visibility.
C. It employs lighter materials.
D. It has a limited - edition model.
22. What is promised to customers within 30 days of purchase
A. A replacement for both pairs.
B. A free upgrade to a new model.
C. A full refund for one returned pair.
D. A store credit for future purchases.
23. What must customers do to get the“special price”
A. Buy at a physical store. B. Order over two pairs.
C. Call a hotline to register. D. Provide a required code.
B
At Springside Chestnut Hill Academy (SCH), journalism isn't just about reading (or watching) the news —— it's about making it. From Pre - K to Upper School, students dive headfirst into the world of fact - based storytelling, learning the core principles of reporting and developing the skills to become active creators of news. Fourth graders broadcast from an office in the LowerSchool for Spark, Middle Schoolers write for the online The Torch, and Upper Schoolers contribute to The Campus Lantern, both in print and online With an eye toward the future,SCH's“journalism track” also emphasizes new media and technology.
SCH's interdisciplinary nature, the revival of The Campus Lantern began as a Center forEntrepreneurial Leadership (CEL) project. Griffy Whitman' 25, bound for Swarthmore College in the fall, combined his interest in entrepreneurship (创业) with his passion for writing when he kickstarted the publication, now overseen by Upper School English teacher Jenny Gellhorn.Together, they brought the paper back to life; it's now a successful publication featuring hundreds of stories in print and online from over 70 contributors.
As part of the track, students at every level develop newsroom skills. Upper schoolers get a crash course in layout tools and even learn the demands of a 24 - hour news cycle, covering news from across campus and further afield. Guest speakers with careers in journalism have visitedSCH's classrooms. In January, Philadelphia Inquirer features reporter Zoe Greenberg shared valuable insights into professional journalism, presenting three real - life stories she reported.“Every good story has an ethical or journalistic dilemma,” she explained. The class then used critical thinking skills to analyze these dilemmas and explore potential solutions.
“If we want to equip students for an uncertain future and prepare them for meaningful careers, while also ensuring the survival of thoughtful, measured journalism in the age of AI,then the skills developed through these extracurriculars and courses really matter,” says EdGlassman, executive director of the CEL.
The faint flicker (闪烁) of Whitman's idea for a newspaper, two years past, now burns brightly. “The Lantern,” he says,“is too big, too bright to turn off now.”
24. What do we know about The Campus Lantern
A. It was restarted through a CEL project. B. It was designed to be a journalism course. C. It was launched as a Middle School project. D. It was set up to replace Spark and The Torch.
25. Which word best describes Greenberg's guest lecture
A. Fictional. B. Case - based. C. Theoretical. D. Statistics - heavy.
26. How does Whitman describe The Lantern now
A. It has stopped publishing online.
B. It needs appropriate adjustments.
C. It runs the risk of expanding too fast.
D. It has become a large - scale publication.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Making News in the Information Age
B. The Revival of a Student - Run Newspaper
C. The Campus Lantern: A Literary Milestone
D. Beyond the Headlines: SCH's Journalism Track
C
Chatbots offer a personal shopper for all. They can listen to what a user wants, produce a shortlist of products and help with comparisons. Increasingly, consumers can even make purchases directly through a chatbot.
AI firms are betting that their technology will disrupt shopping just as e - commerce did in the internet age. OpenAI has struck deals with Shopify and Etsy, an online marketplace for artisanal wares (手工制品), to allow merchants to sell their products through its chatbot in return for a fee. Google is also eyeing the market for so - called agentic commerce.
Retailers (零售商), however, are not sitting back. Many e - commerce websites are indignant at the idea of an AI agent getting between them and their customers. Amazon, the world's biggest online mall, is eager to keep shoppers coming to its website. It has blocked
OpenAI from collecting information. Meanwhile, some retailers, including Walmart, have developed shopping assistants of their own. Research suggests that Americans prefer such bots over third - party ones like ChatGPT when shopping.
Julie Bornstein, founder of Daydream, an AI fashion - shopping tool, notes that chatbots are more helpful when searching for some goods than others. They excel when products have
clear,comparable specifications —— like vacuum cleaners, for which retailers list weight and power. But in deeply personal areas, such as fashion, most struggle.
How enthusiastically consumers turn to AI for shopping may also depend on how much chatbot - makers embrace ads to make money. Google has reportedly told marketers that it will integrate ads into its Gemini chatbot next year. That could weaken the perceived objectivity of these tools, and thus turn off shoppers.
As AI upends online shopping, physical stores gain renewed importance. With browsing shifting away from retailers’ and brands’ own websites, shops with striking displays and charming assistants will offer another way for companies to, shape how they are perceived. Plenty of shoppers say that they value human interactions when shopping. They still want to touch and feel certain types of products, such as clothes. And at this time of year, heading to the high street offers a chance to soak up some festive cheer.
28. What does the underlined word“indignant” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Excited. 　　　 B. Surprised. 　　　 C. Angry. 　　　 D. Confused.
29. What is a likely downside of putting ads into chatbots
A. Chatbots may become less profitable.
B. Recommendations may become biased.
C. Retailers may be forced to cut their prices.
D. Shoppers may stop visiting physical stores.
30. What is highlighted in the last paragraph
A. The value of offline shopping.
B. The disappearance of high streets.
C. The popularity of AI - run physical stores.
D. The necessity of maintaining brand image.
31. What's the text mainly about
A. How AI is reshaping shopping.
B. Why physical stores regain popularity.
C. How retailers are reacting to AI agents.
D. Why chatbots work better for some goods.
D
The electric grid (电网) is under growing pressure. Energy demand is skyrocketing,electricity costs for customers are rising, and extreme weather events
——— which often cause grid disruptions ——— are increasing in frequency and intensity.
One emerging solution could provide some relief. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can play a key role in providing reliable and affordable power on demand in seconds. VPPs are a network of distributed energy resources (DERs)——— energy solutions such as solar and battery systems,smart thermostats, and electric vehicles installed at or close to homes and businesses ——— that can help balance electricity demand and supply.
In places where VPP programs are available through a utility (供电公司) or third - party company, customers who install DERs at their homes or businesses can enroll their devices into these programs. These customers are then rewarded ——— usually in the form of a credit on their utility bill ——— in return for allowing their DER to provide energy to the grid when necessary. Customers with batteries can typically reserve some battery capacity just for their personal use or even opt out of VPP events entirely.
To send energy from a VPP to the grid, a central controller monitors VPP resources from hundreds or thousands of buildings and dispatches(调度) their energy when it's needed most. Traditional power plants, on the other hand, generate a large amount of energy at one site and inject it onto the transmission grid.
VPPs help ensure“resource adequacy,” a term experts use to refer to the ability of the grid to supply enough electricity at all times. So, in periods of high demand, VPPs can dispatch power from DERs to boost the supply from utility - scale generation, allowing utilities to rely on a more diverse set of generation sources across a broader geography. They can also automatically adjust devices such as thermostats during periods of high demand, thereby reducing electricity consumption.
VPPs have scaled beyond the pilot stage and increasing energy demand is making it a more appealing solution to ensure a reliable grid. However, further regulatory and lawmaking efforts are necessary to enable these programs to be created and grow.
32. How are participants in VPP programs rewarded
A. Through priority power supply. B. Through reduced electricity bills.
C. By getting free electrical devices. D. By receiving direct cash payments.
33. What makes VPPs more favorable than traditional power plants
A. A greener type of energy generated.
B. A steadier control of electricity prices. C. A flexible supply of power on demand. D. A firm promise of uninterrupted power.
34. Which of the following is an example of how a VPP operates
A. A power plant increases output on a hot day.
B. A factory builds a solar farm to power itself.
C. Smart meters record real - time power use in homes.
D. Home batteries feed power to the grid when needed.
35. What will still be needed for VPPs to grow further
A. Policy support. B. More pilot programs. C. Technical improvements. D. Stronger customer interest.
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。
Growing up, I avoided team sports at all costs. 36 And I tend to take competition too far. Pair the two together and sports became a source of frustration. But recent studies are making me rethink that attitude. It turns out that group exercise, especially team sports, may be better for our health than working out alone.
A 2023 analysis found that participating in sports is linked with better mental health. 37 In fact, such sports seem to improve mental well - being more than other forms of exercise, regardless of the amount of physical activity.
38 For one, exercising with others increases the likelihood of showing up to work out. In a 2024 study, participants who had to bring a friend turned up about 35 per cent more frequently than those who could arrive alone. This was because a workout buddy increased accountability and made exercising more enjoyable. This enjoyment might even improve performance. One study on communal runs found that those running with friends and family were faster.
While we don't know exactly why this is, it probably relates to how we process fatigue(疲劳). 39 So exercising with a buddy could signal that we are in a safe environment, allowing us to avoid fatigue for a bit longer.
I find this comforting. 40 I am running a half - marathon with my best friend soon and she has suggested we run side by side. That may be just what I need to help me cross the finish line.
A. Athleticism just isn't my strong suit.
B. Solo sports are always my preference.
C. Most people stop exercising when they get bored.
D. And the effect is especially pronounced in team sports.
E. The social aspect may also enhance sport's physical benefits.
F. It has also helped me focus on the cooperative aspect of sports.
G. Feeling exhausted prevents the body from pushing past its limits.
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。
British photographer Beckie Burr first became interested in ancient sites during a trip toDartmoor in 2018.“Standing among the stones, I found myself imagining how they looked thousands of years ago. That sense of ——41—— endlessly inspires me.” She describes photographing ancient sites as something of a -42-.
Burr always visits each location -43-. She'll walk around, looking at the site from all -44-. “Some stones can look very different from one side to the other.” On a pre - shoot visit, it's also important to work out -45-, not least because many sites are on private land.
Burr admits that luck and patience play a part. Sometimes conditions will not be -46-. “Many of my photographs are the -47- of going back multiple times until I can get the shot I -48 in the beginning.” -49- to keep post - processing to a minimum, Burr tries to make each image as close to how she sees the scene as possible.
Searching for elements that -50- the viewer into the scene———“leading lines, shapes, or viewpoints that make you feel part of the site”—— Burr says every -51- must tell a story.“I'm not interested in simply -52- a site.”
Her advice to others is to just start.“Go to a place that calls to you and spend time there,”she -53-.“You don't need lots of gear. If you -54- with the place, it will show in your photos. Each stone has its own personality, its own energy or‘memory’. This is what I try to -55- in my photos.”
41.A. direction B. mystery C. belonging D. achievement
42.A. calling B. challenge C.competition D. trend
43.A. secretly B. soon C. hurriedly D. beforehand
44.A. parties B. sources C. angles D. accounts
45.A. weather B. access C. equipment D. lighting
46.A. bad B. dangerous C. favorable D. crucial
47.A. result B. drawback C. reflection D. sacrifice
48.A. earned B. took C. removed D. visualised
49.A. Failing B. Refusing C. Remembering D. Choosing
50.A. draw B. trick C. release D. transform
51.A. exhibition B. composition C. viewer D. step
52.A. building B. visiting C. documenting D. identifying
53.A. urges B. recalls C. sighs D. admits
54.A. part B. connect C. help D. come
55.A. make B. avoid C. evaluate D. capture
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。
Eating more fibre, 56 fibremaxxing, may be the hottest new dietary trend of 2026. Is it worth chasing
Fibre can stop digestive enzymes (酶) from reaching rapidly broken down foods, such as sugar and fat, preventing too much from 57 (absorb) by the body. What's more, some water - soluble (水溶) fibre helps trap harmful compounds, ensuring more end up in the toilet than in your blood. 58 (study) show that the more fibre you eat, up to 25 - 30g a day, the lower the risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. 59 benefits continue to increase at higher intakes is less clear.
One risk, though, is getting those 30g from an imbalanced diet. Half a loaf of wholemeal bread can get you close to the 60 (recommend) daily amount of fibre, but it lacks many of the vitamins and minerals that 61 (be) present in the greens, and also contains less of the soluble kinds of fibre.
A more 62 (sense) approach is to eat a mix of plant - based foods. A research review found that the health benefits from eating more fruit and vegetables increase up to 800g a day, at 63 point they level off. Such variety helps meet fibre goals without sacrificing essential nutrients.
If you've consumed below 10g per day most of your life, start slowly. Increase intake 64 3 - 5g every few days, starting with fibre that has already been partially broken down, which the body finds 65 (easy) to digest.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
假定你是校报记者李华，在上周五的“校园开放日”(OpenDay)，外教 Chris 承担了英语示范课教学。为准确报道该活动，请你给 Chris 写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.询问示范课的内容与亮点；
2.征求其出镜照片使用授权。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
I'm Li Hua, a student reporter for our school newspaper.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
My name is Shaquille O' Neal, but no, I am not the legendary basketball star everyone knows. My parents are big basketball fans, so they named me after him, sparking my love - hate relationship with the name. We share only our passion for basketball; he's a tall, famous icon, while I'm a short boy who can barely dribble (运球) the ball without dropping it.
Every Saturday, the Central District's Boys and Girls Club. sponsors league - play for all age groups. My age group, 9 to 11, is the biggest. For years, I was always the last picked. “He's too small!” Louis, a team captain, would say coldly while my teammates laughed. I'd sit on the hard bench the whole game, then lie to my dad about having fun, my heart aching to do my part for the team instead of just watching from the sidelines.
Last November, I got to play, thanks to Thanksgiving trips and flu season. I tried to make up for my poor skills by being really aggressive. I would always defend the biggest kid on the other team, and ended up with a bloody nose.
The Boys and Girls Club has a great nurse's room. I know because I spent more time in there than on the court. The nurse was a Vietnamese lady, and because none of the kids could pronounce her name, they called her Skimmy. Skimmy didn't know anything about basketball or any other American sports, but she was nice and had a pretty smile.
By my twelfth nosebleed, Skimmy was my friend. It was she who finally helped me become a better player. “Mr. Shaq,” she said one Saturday, “I watch you play. You always get hurt. Why do you play that way Why don't you take advantage of what you are I watch you ——— you are fast. You are speedier than a meteor. Why don't you get faster ”
注意：
1.写作词数应为 150 个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
What Skimmy had said made a lot of sense.
The next Saturday, I stepped onto the court with a different plan.
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1~5 ACBAC 6~10 CBABC 11~15 CBAAC 16~20 BAABC
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）
21~25 BCDAB 26~30 DDCBA 31~35 ABCDA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36~40 ADEGF
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41~45 BADCB 46~50 CADDA 51~55 BCABD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. or 57. being absorbed 58. Studies 59. Whether 60. recommended
61. are 62. sensible 63. which 64. by 65. easier
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【参考范文】
Dear Chris，
I'm Li Hua，a student reporter for our school newspaper．We are preparing our report on last Friday's Open Day，and I'm writing to ask for a few details about the English demonstration class you taught．
Could you please briefly describe what the class focused on and what students did or learned It would also help if you could share one or two highlights that you think are worth mentioning．In addition，our photographers took photos of you interacting with students during the class，and I have attached a few for your review．May we have your permission to include them in our report on the school website and other official channels
Thank you for your time，and I look forward to your reply．
Yours，
第二节（满分25分）
【参考范文】
What Skinny had said made a lot of sense. Given my name, Shaquille O'Neal, I had always felt I had to prove myself and ignored who I really was. Speed was something I actually had. After that, I practiced after school every day. I ran laps around the neighborhood, weaved through park benches like they were defenders, and worked on quick dribbles. Instead of being aggressive, I focused on being faster — just like Skinny said. I practiced layups, learning to use my speed to get past opponents. For the first time, basketball felt less like a struggle and more like something I could actually master.
The next Saturday, I stepped onto the court with a different plan. I didn't charge at the biggest kid. Instead, I hung back and waited for my chance. When my teammate passed me the ball, I darted past two defenders. Louis stared, shocked. For the rest of the game, I used my quickness to steal passes and create opportunities for my team. As I walked off the court, Skinny waved at me with her pretty smile. I finally understood: basketball wasn't about being tall — it was about playing to your strengths. And mine was speed. On the ride home, I didn't have to lie to my dad any more.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Excuse me, sir. We have a no - smoking policy here.
M: Oh, sorry. I just came in to grab a coffee.
Text 2
W: Rose's new song is so catchy! I've been playing it on repeat!
M: I listened to it, but there's nothing new or exciting about it. I was bored after one listen.
Text 3
W: The chocolate brownie is 4.50.
M: Hmm Aren't all your items supposed to be 20% off
W: That was last week's promotion, sir. Now everything is back to its original price.
Text 4
W: Sir, I heard you wanted to see me.
M: Yes. I ordered the spicy fish e and try it! The fish must have been sitting there for days.
Text 5
W: Sam, could you give me a ride to Manchester this weekend
M: Sorry, Zoe — change of plans. My company is sending me to Birmingham on Friday, and I won't be back in London until next Monday.
Text 6
M: Have you finished your breakfast, Emma
W: Yes.
M: Good. Grab your backpack, and I'll drive you to school.
W: Okay.
M: You've had this cold for days. Why does it seem like you're not getting any better
W: Uh, I haven't really taken much of the medicine. Whenever I take it, I start nodding off. It's exam week, so I need to stay alert. But don't worry — aside from a runny nose, I don't have any other symptoms: no headache and no coughing.
M: That's not good. Give me your prescription. I'll talk to the doctor and see if he can suggest something else.
Text 7
M: Did you go to the final of the English speech contest today
W: Yes, I did. It was very good indeed.
M: Which one did you like best
W: Well, the first lecturer told us an interesting story, and I remember there were always bursts of laughter during his lecture. The second one was pretty good as well because his pronunciation sounded perfect. But I liked the third one best — the one titled Tiny Start, Bumper Harvest. She began her speech with an old saying.
M: Yeah, it was the old saying that really carried the audience.
W: What's more, she accompanied her speech with gestures, which really caught our attention.
M: That's true. So actually, same as you, I considered her lecture the best one.
Text 8
M: Are you free this Friday night, Ashley
W: My colleague Susan and I are going to the downtown department store after work to buy some new clothes.
M: How about the weekend then Do you want to see Zootopia with me at the Maple Theater Josh said he'll buy me two IMAX tickets.
W: Josh always speaks with a forked tongue, promising things he'll never follow through on. Don't believe him.
M: I'm afraid he'll have to keep his promise this time. He's counting on me to help with his paper.
W: I see. Well, I don't have much planned for Saturday afternoon.
M: Great! Let me check the movie schedule on my phone. Hmm...how about the 4:00 p.m. showing
W: Sounds good to me.
M: Nice. I'll come to your place and pick you up an hour before that.
W: Okay.
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W: Tell me about the work you did at your last job, Mr. Black.
M: Sure. Long story short, I prepared documents and arranged schedules for my boss.
W: Why did you leave
M: Well, my boss treated me well, and the salary was quite good, actually. However, I just couldn't see a future there.
W: You mean, like a chance of promotion
M: Right.
W: Okay. You studied engineering back in university, right
M: Yeah. I know it has nothing to do with the position I'm applying for, and I have no relevant work experience, but I'm willing to learn. Gaining customers' trust and convincing them to buy cars can be challenging, but it's also something I find very fulfilling.
W: Good. You speak fluent Chinese, right
M: Yes. I was born in Beijing. And I also speak Korean well.
W: That's very important since most of our clients are from East Asia. All right, Mr. Black — can you start next Monday
M: No problem! Thanks.
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When your doctor asks how often you exercise or what you've been eating lately, do you always give her an honest answer
According to a new study, three fifths to four fifths of the people surveyed have not been completely honest with their doctors about information that could be relevant to their health. What's more, more than a third of them didn't speak up when they disagreed with their doctor's recommendation.
When those people explained why they weren't straightforward, they said that they didn't want to be lectured about how bad certain behaviors were.
The study included two populations: the first group consisted of 2, 011 participants who averaged 24 years old, and the second group was made up of 2, 499 participants who averaged 61 years old.
Scientists from four American universities carried out the study, and their results have been published online. In the study, the first author expressed her concern. "It's surprising. If patients are withholding information about what they're eating, or whether they are taking their medication, it can have significant results for their health — especially if they have an illness," she said.

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