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2026 届高中毕业班模拟测试
英 语
2026. 3
本试卷共 12 页，考试时间 120 分钟，总分 150 分。
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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
到答题纸上。
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 will the man probably do next
A. Open the window.
B. Check the street outside.
C. Turn on the air conditioner.
2. When will the man arrive at the office
A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 3: 30 pm. C. At 4:00 pm.
3. What confused the man about the film
A. The acting. B. The music. C. The plot.
4. What is the woman doing
A. Sending a notice. B. Collecting a package. C. Labelling a locker.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. The flight update. B. The travel destination. C. The weather forecast.
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 will the speakers probably buy for their mother
A. A silk scarf. B. A gardening book. C. A coffee machine.
7. Why does Alice agree to the man’s idea
A. The item is on sale.
B. The mall has free delivery.
C. The cost will be shared.
听下面的录音，回答第 8 至第 10 小题。
8. What does the man say about Jingzhe
A. It is a time to celebrate insects.
B. It marks the start of farming.
C. It brings the first summer rain.
9. Why do farmers traditionally eat pears on Jingzhe
A. To hope for pest - free crops.
B. To stay active at work.
C. To remember Su Shi.
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a farm field.
B. In a classroom.
C. In a fruit shop.
听下面的录音，回答第 11 至第 13 小题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Former classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Coach and player.
12. What did Eddie do last semester
A. He joined a band.
B. He practiced basketball.
C. He went to a swimming club.
13. Who is Louis
A. Sarah’s brother. B. Jason’s cousin. C. Jessica’s teammate.
听下面的录音，回答第 14 至第 17 小题。
14. What is the focus of the exhibition
A. Space mission items. B. Science fiction films. C. Life in space.
15. How do the visitors mainly understand the charts
A. Through simple brochures. B. Under experts’ guidance. C. Via interactive screens.
16. What does the man say about the exhibits
A. They are well taken care of.
B. They are shown electronically.
C. They are of the same shape.
17. How does the exhibition sound to Emily
A. It is appealing. B. It is educational. C. It is relaxing.
听下面的录音，回答第 18 至第 20 小题。
18. What gave the technique its name
A. A cooking method. B. A kitchen tool. C. An Italian city.
19. What should people do after four “Pomodoros”
A. Set a 25 - minute timer.
B. Have a longer rest.
C. Start a new task.
20. Who is the method suitable for
A. People with tight schedules.
B. People with sleep problems.
C. People with poor concentration.
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
Do fun activities on Pi Day Pi in everyday life
Pi Day is marked every year on March 14 by scientists, Humans have used pi to build,
mathematicians, and schools. Pi is a never - ending number or ratio (比率). explore, and advance technology.
Architecture Engineers use pi The first three digits of pi are 3. 14, which is why the holiday is celebrated
to ensure safety and stability when on March 14. In 2009, the US House of Representatives established it as
designing curved bridges and National Pi Day. Here’s how to celebrate that day and more.
tunnels and in design elements like Play pi games
arches and round columns. You can challenge yourself to see how many digits of pi you can
memorize. The first 16 digits, which NASA engineers use to make accurate Space exploration Scientists
calculations, are 3. 141592653589793. You could also play a beanbag use pi to map the surface area of
game. Draw a large circle on the ground in chalk and label it with the first planets, keep the wheels of rovers
few numbers of pi: 3, 1, and 4. Toss (投掷) beanbags and try to land them (探测器) on Mars turning, and
on the digits of pi in order, starting with 3. measure craters on moons.
Have a feast Navigation Global positioning
Get into the spirit of Pi Day with a special meal that features round systems (GPS), like you might find
objects. For example, you might have bagels, doughnuts, pancakes, pizza, in apps that give directions, use pi to
tortillas, or burgers. Another way to celebrate Pi Day is to bake a pie to calculate specific locations on Earth.
share with family and friends.
21. Why is March 14 celebrated as Pi Day
A. To mark the passage of a 2009 bill.
B. To reflect the never - ending ratio of 3/14.
C. To correspond to the starting numbers of pi.
D. To honor the birth of a great mathematician.
22. Which activity mainly challenges your memory
A. Calculating the area of a chalk circle.
B. Reciting a long string of pi’s numbers.
C. Tracking the landing order of beanbags.
D. Selecting round - shaped food for a meal.
23. Which is an application of pi in everyday life
A. Measuring the weight of Mars rovers.
B. Adjusting GPS positioning in location apps.
C. Improving the structural soundness of bridges.
D. Increasing the load - bearing strength of columns.
B
Hanley - Dafoe’s third offering, following Stress Wisely, makes an inspiring case for the power of hope.
Drawing on her experience as an educator and wellness scholar “to cultivate (培养) a hope practice,” Hanley -
Dafoe roots her argument in the deep effect that a lack of hope — or hopelessness — can have on people,
describing that state as like “being trapped in a room without doors or windows. ”
Her perspective is not limited to the “internal battle” of the individual; she demonstrates the urgent role that
hope plays in society, “offering us purpose when things fall apart. ” Hope is tied, here, to resiliency (韧性), which
is “about growing, learning, and unlearning how to show up” — all hopeful acts. Hanley - Dafoe guides readers to
move from “understanding hope to embodying it” with the framework of her four - element “hope blocks” model,
an original, intuitive (直觉的) “battle board to help you continuously show up with hope. ”
Hanley - Dafoe never shies away from the pressing issues that can arouse hopelessness, such as the climate
crisis, and she demonstrates how hope has always fueled movements for change. However, at times she seems to
dare readers to turn away from her hope, as in a story about encouraging a child’s dream of playing in the NBA.
That moment proves complex, especially when another child complains, “If that kid’s dream comes true, mine
won’t. ” Hanley - Dafoe builds this into a revealing lesson: in a world damaged by the lack of resources and an “us
- vs - them mentality,” many believe that “if something good happened to someone else, there won’t be any good
left over for others. ”
Written with grace and power, I Hope So encourages readers to grow past such desperate beliefs. Hanley -
Dafoe writes with heartening insight about resiliency and offers clear, flexible guidance for finding ways to be
more hopeful. What makes the book stand out, though, is its original thinking and an infectious spirit of — what
else — Hope.
24. What is the basis of Hanley-Dafoe’s viewpoint
A. The successful publication of Stress Wisely.
B. The severe impact of lacking hope on people.
C. Her strong determination of battling hopelessness.
D. Her professional background in education and health.
25. What does Hanley-Dafoe’s “hope blocks” model aim to do
A. Clarify the urgent role of hope in society.
B. Address the internal battle within every individual.
C. Explain the relationship between hope and resiliency.
D. Shift the focus from understanding hope to practicing it.
26. What does paragraph 3 imply about hope
A. It drives progress. B. It faces challenges.
C. It ignores reality. D. It favors the lucky.
27. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A research paper. C. A journal entry. D. A news report.
C
Getting the most out of going to galleries involves more than just showing up. While a casual approach — “I
don’t know much about art, but I know what I like” — might satisfy some, truly appreciating a painting requires a
determination to go deeper.
Trust your eyes. The visual arts are not called the visual arts for nothing. Art is made to be looked at. And
when your eyes decide whether they like something or not, they are drawing on the experience of a lifetime. So
trust your eyes when they whisper their first impressions. Why do so many people love Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
The moment you see them, they feel uplifting, joyous, and instantly pleasurable, reminding your eyes of the colour,
mood and joy of a sunny day.
Your eyes may be the most important organ for looking at art, but the heart runs them a close second. When
we look at a painting, we get somebody’s message sent to us. One heart is trying to speak to another. Take
Daughters Chasing a Butterfly by Thomas Gainsborough for example. The first thing to feel is, of course, the
artist’s love for his little girls. To my eyes, it’s entirely unmissable. The two girls, their faces recorded with so
much insider skills, are chasing a butterfly, which has landed on a prickly (有刺的) plant. When they try to grab it,
they might get hurt. So a loving daddy hasn’t just painted his love for his daughters. He has also painted — and this
is where the heart comes in — his fears for them.
If you judge art by your own level of competence or understanding, you’re looking at art through a blindfold.
In Truner’s The Fighting Temeraire, the old boat, bathed in an orange and purple sunset, is packed with
significance and symbolism about a lost life and the end of the road. Just look at the power, the intensity, the
volcanic brilliance of his depiction (描绘). Instead of limiting your appreciation to what you like, expand it to
include what many others have liked before you.
Like all life’s profound pleasures, looking at art is a complex business. More accurately, it’s a pleasure with
many layers and stages. But for the experienced art lover, the real joy is in the build - up, the delicious journey, the
awesome pay - off.
28. What are viewers advised to do first in looking at art
A. Go over the history of art. B. Draw on artists’ experience.
C. Compare with other artwork. D. Rely on initial visual impressions.
29. Why is Gainsborough’s painting mentioned in paragraph 3
A. Love is popular in family - themed paintings.
B. Viewing art involves heart - to - heart connection.
C. Art is a visual record of an artist’s personal life.
D. Viewers are easily struck by the skills of artists.
30. What does the author suggest about judging art in paragraph 4
A. Considering others’ opinions. B. Trusting your own judgment.
C. Sticking to personal taste. D. Turning to realistic works.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. How to better engage with art. B. How to read artists’ emotion.
C. How to better evaluate visual arts. D. How to analyze famous paintings.
D
Power bills are going up in America and people are angry. They know whom to blame — the bosses of
technology firms thirsting for more juice to fuel artificial - intelligence data centres. However, the AI boom is not
chiefly to blame for the rising costs.
Electricity prices have risen faster than inflation (通货膨胀) in recent years (see chart). Data centres are
indeed consuming more power than before and, as Goldman Sachs, a bank, holds, will account for nearly half of
the overall demand growth in America in the coming years. Yet even business forecasts put data centres’ share of
total demand at only a fifth in 2030. Today it is less than a tenth.
A study conducted last year showed that data - centre load was not the main cause of the rate rises in the five
years to 2024. It fingered grid (电网) upgrades and rising costs of power - generating equipment and raw materials.
It is estimated that last year demand for distribution transformers outran supply by 10%. There are also long
waiting lists for essential grid - related equipment.
Many prices started going up in early 2021, nearly two years before the rapid growth AI. They are likely to
keep rising for non - AI reasons. The Edison Electric Institute, which represents private - sector power companies,
predicts its members’ total capital spending will reach $1. 1trn between 2025 and 2029. More than half the sum for
distribution and transmission infrastructure (基础设施) will go on replacing ageing equipment and hardening it
against extreme weather made likelier by climate change. These factors have been ignored for years. Now AI
provides an excuse to help win approval from regulators to pass the cost on to consumers.
AI may even be lowering prices. The tech giants are already investing in their own capacity. Microsoft has
signed a long - term deal to restart a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island to supply its data centres. Meta has backed
a handful of nuclear startups. The World Resources Institute, another think - tank, notes that in North Dakota rising
demand from oil and gas production, data - centre operators and food - processors led to large price reductions for
local electricity users. Definitely, if Americans want lower electricity bills, they should be shouting for more AI,
not less.
32. Why does the author mention public anger in paragraph 1
A. To highlight a social conflict. B. To criticize a current issue.
C. To introduce a common belief. D. To oppose an energy policy.
33. What have mainly contributed to the rising electricity prices in paragraphs 3 & 4
A. AI Growth and data demand. B. Big Tech and market shares.
C. Grid upgrades and facility costs. D. Climate change and capital spending.
34. How does the author develop the last paragraph
A. By making a contrast. B. By providing examples.
C. By describing a study. D. By drawing conclusions.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Hidden Costs: The Impact of Rapid AI Development
B. Going Nuclear: A Potential Solution to Power Shortage
C. Energy Reform: How to Reduce Monthly Electricity Bills
D. Beyond AI: Uncovering the Real Drivers of Rising Power Costs
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。
For most of my life, I always treated taste as fixed. When I moved to London, I threw myself into work while
my housemates were endlessly trying new things. My automatic “no” to anything that “wasn’t my thing” only kept
me trapped in the same daily routine. That left me feeling flat and a little empty. I began to question whether my
taste is fixed or could be trained. I once read that children need eight to fifteen tries to accept a new food. 36
I decided to start small. When a friend invited me to a book club, I resisted the instinct (本能) to dismiss it
despite my longstanding dislike of reading and went anyway. 37 Now I spend mornings reading physical books
instead of wandering aimlessly.
Then came music and performance — all things I had previously disregarded. 38 Gradually, I became
fascinated by the unfamiliar rhythms and movements and felt proud of my survival in the end.
39 However, I stopped saying no before I had even begun. Most recently, I tried out my local library’s
chess club. I was easily 30 years younger than everyone else, but that didn’t matter. Sitting opposite people with
wildly different life stories made me realize how rarely I speak with other generations. We talked about their past
careers, local news and new chess moves. Interestingly, I felt more connected there than with people of my age.
Research suggests that engaging your curiosity in new activities can help protect against age - related
cognitive (认知的) decline. 40 Getting outside my comfort zone now gives me a rush.
A. Yet, I was eager for engagement.
B. I didn’t love everything straight away.
C. For me, it is far more than brain health.
D. Initially, I was awkward and sometimes confused.
E. As expected, new tastes rarely come without discomfort.
F. To my surprise, I enjoyed the discussion and the people there.
G. Why shouldn’t the same principle apply to social activities for adults
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong. Their coach, Brendan King, who
never 41 them on weekends, urged them back to the gym. They had won the championship the night before, yet
now they felt somewhat 42 .
“We actually lost to Apache 43 - 42,” King announced. “The recordkeeper 43 the score. ” All fell silent.
“But this doesn’t 44 how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here. ” 45 , it was a bitter pill
for them to swallow. Within 20 minutes’ debating, the whole team 46 to turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the
rightful champions, Apache.
The game had been physical and 47 . Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter, when Apache
pulled away by 14 points. The Academy players, 48 to give up and fought back hard, hitting shot after shot.
Ultimately, they hit a 3 - point buzzer - beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point. The players 49 , but strangely
King had a sinking feeling.
That night, he replayed the game tape carefully, counting every 50 . His gut (直觉) was right: An Academy
shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle. The next morning, he 51 the basketball
officials before addressing his 52 .
With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to 53 the trophy. “I know we didn’t have to do this,” King
says. “But for us 54 means far more than a trophy. Apache earned their champion 55 , and we earned ours
here. ”
41. A. contacted B. followed C. praised D. welcomed
42. A. relieved B. awkward C. excited D. nervous
43. A. disregarded B. miscounted C. disallowed D. misinterpreted
44. A. reflect on B. bring out C. take away D. make for
45. A. Still B. Moreover C. Instead D. Therefore
46. A. managed B. decided C. pretended D. struggled
47. A. balanced B. casual C. intense D. flexible
48. A. learned B. tended C. hesitated D. refused
49. A. sweated B. erupted C. nodded D. escaped
50. A. point B. shot C. touch D. pass
51. A. blamed B. questioned C. alerted D. lectured
52. A. families B. assistants C. fans D. players
53. A. exchange B. deliver C. reclaim D. display
54. A. integrity B. effort C. reputation D. determination
55. A. on camera B. in sight C. on court D. in time
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。
An international large - scale scientific initiative, the Plant Planet Project, jointly 56 (launch) by the Chine
se Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and 49 domestic and international institutions, was 57 (official) p
resented in Beijing on Wednesday.
By integrating artificial intelligence algorithms (算法) and models, it aims to decode the genetic blueprints of
major terrestrial plant lineages (陆生植物谱系) 58 map a complete tree of life for plants, addressing global
challenges such as food security, biodiversity conservation, new drug discovery, and sustainable development.
According to Wang Li, a principal 59 (investigate) of the project and a researcher at the Shenzhen Institute
of Agricultural Genomics of CAAS, plants 60 (evolve) into an extraordinary diversity of forms over billions of
years. However, 61 (disconnect) and incomplete genomic (基因组的) data have left many key evolutionary
relationships unresolved.
Wang said the initiative seeks to fill these gaps by sampling plant orders and families 62 currently lack ref
erence genomes, fundamentally clarifying the evolutionary relationships and branching timelines among all major p
lant groups 63 (construct) a complete plant tree of life. Also, the Plant Planet Project 64 (expect) to enhance
global ecological capacity for biodiversity conservation and carbon neutrality, while developing 65 new frame
work for international collaboration on major scientific challenges in plant science.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是学校 AI + 英语学习项目组成员。你发现部分同学使用 AI 存在问题。请给外教 Mr. Evans 写
一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）简述问题；
（2）期待指导。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为 80 个左右；
（2）请在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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。
Last year, I, a 19-year-old Canadian girl, arrived in Aix-en-Provence, France, for a year of studying abroad. I
felt like an outsider and the biggest trouble was my poor French: Fast - paced daily talk often left me struggling to
keep up, which was a constant source of anxiety.
Luckily, I soon found a perfect rental room through an ad. My landlady, Madame Dupont, a cheerful French
woman, greeted me with a warm smile. She told me it was just her and her 7 - year - old daughter Lila living in the
house, and that her husband, Pierre, was a nurse in another city who worked permanent night shifts and was often
tied up with his demanding schedule. She patiently introduced the family routine and the routes to my college. I felt
at home immediately and signed the rental contract on the spot.
Madame Dupont was like family to me. She helped me practice my French every evening, taught me about
French life, and even drove me to the supermarket. Lila was energetic and enthusiastic and always a joy to be
around. Our friendship almost began on the first day I moved in. She knocked at my door politely, sat close to me
and eagerly shared stories about her friends, her pets and everything interesting. We laughed a lot, which really lit
up my days far from home. Sometimes, Lila was quiet, just whispering to me how she missed her dear dad. I tried
to comfort her, and each heart - to - heart talk drew us closer together.
Lila would turn 8 that weekend and I overheard it at the dinner table. Moved by gratitude and affection, I got
down to planning a surprise birthday party for her after learning she and her mom were going out that morning and
wouldn’t be back until noon.
The moment the door clicked shut, I slipped into the kitchen. With a heart full of excitement, I set my plan in
motion. I laid out Lila’s favorite plates on the table and arranged her favorite flowers, hoping to please my little
friend as much as I could.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为 150 个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!”
Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready.
英语试题参考答案
客观题
1-5 CBCBA 6-10 CCBAC 11-15 AABAB 16-20 AABBC
21-23 CBC 24-27 BDAA 28-31 DBAA 32-35 CCBD
36-40 GFDBC 41-55 ADBCA BCDBA CDBAC 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. launched 57. officially 58. and 59. investigator 60. have evolved/have been evolving
61. disconnected 62. that/which 63. to construct 64. is expected 65. a
应用文（满分 15 分）
Dear Mr. Evans,
As a participant in the AI+English project, I have noticed a problem concerning students’ use of AI,
so I am writing to seek your guidance.
Some students have difficulty judging whether the information provided by AI is reliable. For
example, they accept answers without checking them, which may lead to misunderstandings and affect
their learning. Therefore, I’m writing to seek your professional guidance. It would be appreciated if you
could share some strategies on how to use AI critically. I believe your expertise will be of great value to
our project.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
Dear Mr. Evans,
As a member of the AI+English project group, I am writing to reflect on a troubling issue among us
and seek your professional advice.
I have noticed a disturbing trend where many students are losing their ability to think independently.
Instead of exploring language on our own, many tend to accept AI-generated answers without any doubt.
This passive habit prevents us from developing our own ideas and truly mastering the language.
Given your expertise, could you possibly offer us a lecture on using AI wisely I would be
profoundly grateful for your enlightenment.
Yours,
Li Hua 读后续写（满分 25 分）
Busy preparing for the party, I suddenly heard a man’s voice, “Surprise!” I spun around, heart
pounding, to find a middle-aged man standing there with a tired but warm smile. For a second, I was
confused about who he was. Sensing this, he introduced himself as Pierre, Lila’s father, who managed to
get some time off from his night shifts for this precious moment. Relieved, I told him about my secret plan.
With a knowing look in his eyes, he joined in. Together, we turned the living room into a festive world,
hanging streamers and setting the table.
Two hours later, Pierre and I got everything ready. The air was filled with the sweet smell of cake when the door finally opened. Lila stepped in, her shoulders slightly low—she first noticed the burst of
colors, and then, more importantly, the tall figure coming out from the kitchen. “Papa!” She let out a cry
of joy, throwing herself into his arms. Watching them holding each other closely, the coldness of being an
“outsider” completely melted away. In that moment, I realized that home was not just a place, but the
1
warmth we shared.
(Text 1)
M: It’s really hot in here. Mind if I open the window
W: Better not. It’s super noisy outside — the street’s under repair. We’ve got air conditioning anyway.
(Text 2)
M: Hey, isn’t the project meeting at 2:00 pm
W: It was, but it’s got moved to 4:00. Could you come in about half an hour earlier to get the stuff ready
M: Sure, no problem.
(Text 3)
W: How was the movie you saw last night
M: The acting was great, and the music was beautiful. But the plot was such a mess that I couldn’t really
follow it.
(Text 4)
W: Wilson, I got a delivery notice, but my parcel isn’t in the locker it mentioned.
M: Let me take a look. Ah, I see the problem — you checked the wrong one. Try this locker here.
(Text 5)
W: Did you catch the announcement Because of the storm, our flight to Edinburgh now leaves from Gate
17 instead of Gate 9.
M: No, I missed it. We’d better go there right away.
(Text 6)
M: Alice, have you figured out what to get for Mom’s birthday yet It’s coming up soon.
W: Not yet. I thought about a silk scarf, but she’s already got a bunch of those. Then I considered a
gardening book, but you know she hardly ever reads.
M: What about that coffee machine she kept checking out at the mall last week
W: Good idea, but it’s still pricey even on sale, and the mall doesn’t offer free delivery.
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M: Well, if we split the cost, it won’t be that bad.
W: You would That actually sounds perfect.
(Text 7)
W: Hi! Why is everyone buying pears today Do you have a special promotion
M: Not really. It’s Jingzhe. Our local tradition says spring thunder and rain wake up sleeping insects,
marking the start of hard work on the farm.
W: I see. So people eat pears to celebrate the insects
M: (Laughing) No. In Chinese, “pear” sounds like “leaving”. Farmers eat them hoping pests will stay
away from their crops.
W: What a clever play on words!
M: Indeed. Pears have a special place in Chinese culture. Even a famous Chinese poet, Su Shi, wrote
about them. Anyway, my pears are very sweet. Would you like some
W: Yes, please! I’ll take five.
(Text 8)
M: Hey, Sarah! You look like you’re in a hurry. Heading to the basketball tryouts
W: Hi, Jason! Not today. I’m just dropping off my younger brother, Eddie. He’s determined to make the
school team this year.
M: That’s ambitious! I remember he was the lead guitarist in the school band last semester.
W: He still plays, but he’s crazy about basketball now.
M: That’s quite a change! By the way, is your sister, Fiona, also trying out for the cheerleading team
W: No, she’s busy with the swimming club. What about you Still working on the school magazine with
Jessica
M: Actually, I’ve started training for the marathon with my cousin, Louis.
W: That sounds like a lot of work! Good luck to you both.
M: Thanks!
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(Text 9)
M: Hey Emily, have you heard about the new exhibition at the Space Science Center They’re displaying
objects from different missions.
W: Really What kind of things are on display
M: Moon rocks, parts of satellites, and even spacesuits. There are also early space charts full of
complicated data. Some exhibits even remind visitors of science fiction movies or ideas about life in space.
W: That sounds fascinating. Are the charts easy to understand
M: Pretty much. Although brochures and screens are available, visitors find the experts’ guidance the most
helpful.
W: Nice. What are they like
M: They’re amazingly well-preserved. Some are even shown in digital form, and a few have really
complex shapes.
W: I’ve always been curious about deep space. I think I should check it out.
M: You definitely should.
(Text 10)
Today we’re going to introduce a popular time-management method called the Pomodoro Technique.
It was invented by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The method is named after the tomato-shaped
kitchen timer he used when he studied in Rome. “Pomodoro” means tomato in Italian, which is a common
ingredient in Italian cooking.
The method is pretty simple. First, choose a task and set a timer for 25 minutes. During that time, stay
focused and avoid checking your phone or emails. When the timer rings, you’ve completed one
“Pomodoro”. Then take a 5-minute break. After four “Pomodoros”, take a longer break of 15 to 30
minutes instead of jumping straight into the next task.
This technique can help improve concentration and prevent mental exhaustion. It’s especially helpful
for people who get absent-minded easily, or for those who often feel sleepy or lose track of what they are
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doing while studying. Why not give it a try
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