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2025—2026 学年度下学期东北育才学校
高三年级英语科目假期质量测试暨第六次模拟考试试题
答题时间：120 分钟满分： 150 分
第一部分：听力
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.Where does the woman probably want to go next
A. The zoo. B. A café. C. Her home.
2.What did the speakers do last week
A. They went to the supermarket.
B. They ate out with a couple.
C. They attended a wedding.
3.What is the conversation mainly about
A. Growing vegetables. B. Preparing meals. C. Feeding people.
4.How does the man feel about singing by himself
A. Confident. B. Relaxed. C. Hesitant.
5.When is the computer likely to be delivered
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Thursday.
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。
听下面的录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6.Which of the following does the woman value most in her home
A. Bright light. B. Pleasant smell. C. Warm feeling.
7.What else makes the woman's apartment warm
A. The yellow walls. B. The fresh flowers. C. The new furniture.
听下面的录音，回答第 8、9 题。
8.Where does the conversation take place
A. In a supermarket. B. In a hospital. C. At Carol's home.
9.How much money did Mary spend on butter
A. 2. B. 3.50. C. 7.
听下面的录音，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10.Why does the woman dislike the movie
A. The story is nothing new.
B. It has too many action scenes.
C. The actor lacks good acting skills.
11.What do the speakers both agree
A. The special effects were realistic.
B. The film has a meaningful theme.
C. The main actor was very good-looking.
12.What does the man suggest doing A. Making a plan for next weekend. B. Choosing a movie they both like.
C. Watching more action movies.
听下面的录音，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13.What did Geoff do on his holiday
A. He took a balloon flight. B. He visited some temples. C. He relaxed under the sun.
14.Where does the woman suggest Geoff go next time
A. Peru. B. Cambodia. C. Thailand.
15. What does Geoff want to see next time
A. The hot-air balloon over Siem Reap
B. The temples in Thailand
C. Machu Picchu in Peru
16.What will Geoff probably prefer to do
A. Attempt to water-ski. B. Travel abroad by airplane. C. Be in a basket under a balloon.
听下面的录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17.What is the speaker probably
A.A house agent. B. An animal keeper. C.A TV host.
18.What pet did the Smiths have
A.A cat. B.A snake. C.A rabbit.
19.Why is the house of the Wilsons’ different according to the speaker
A. It's made of waste and recycled materials.
B. It took only one week to build.
C. It's in the deep forest.
20.Who inspired the Wilsons to build their house
A. Helen's mother-in-law. B. Their daughter. C. Their neighbor.
第二部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题, 每小题 2.5 分, 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，从每篇短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并
在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Boat Trip on the Seine
The Seine River, along with the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Louvre, is one of the
great symbols of Paris. Its history is inseparable from that of the city, and from its banks you
can admire some of the most symbolic monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d’
Orsay and the le de la Cité. Sailing along the Seine is a unique experience that connects you
with the soul of the French capital.
Discover Paris from the water on this boat tour covering the most important points along
the river. Aboard a modern and comfortable boat, you will enjoy a full audio guide that tells the
history and curiosities of each place. The tour starts at the Eiffel Tower and passes by the
Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Place de la Concorde and the Grand Palais, offering a journey
of just over an hour.
What does it include
An audio guide in 14 languages and a cruise on the Seine River.
Not included:
Food and beverages.
Place of organization:
Board at the Port de la Bourdonnais (at the foot of the Eiffel Tower), on pontoon #3. Look
for the “Bateaux Parisiens” logo. Important information:
The time on the voucher(电子票) is flexible. You may take the boat later on the reserved
date. Your ticket is valid for 12 months from purchase. On certain dates, due to high demand,
availability is confirmed within 72 hours. The amount will be pre-authorized to guarantee
payment once your booking is confirmed.
21. What makes the Seine River especially significant in Paris according to the passage
A. It supports most local industries. B. It reflects the city’s historical identity.
C. It divides Paris into two regions. D. It is the longest river in France.
22. What is one key feature of the boat tour
A. It includes museum entrance tickets. B. It allows unlimited travel time.
C. It provides historical explanations onboard. D. It offers meals during the journey.
23. What can be inferred about reservations during busy periods
A. Boarding location may change unexpectedly.
B. Booking requires confirmation before approval.
C. Payment is taken immediately.
D. Prices increase because of high demand.
B
How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day
Walking 10,000 steps a day has long been a fitness common belief. But new research
suggests that the health benefits of walking increase until about 7,000 steps — before leveling
out. And as daily goals go, that’s a little more attainable.
The analysis, published today in the medical journal The Lancet Public Health, examined
data from 57 studies and found that even moderate amounts of walking were associated with a
lower risk of dementia(老年痴呆) and heart disease, among other conditions, adding to a wide
body of research tying walking to living longer. People who walked 7,000 steps a day also had
a 47 percent lower risk of death compared with those who walked 2,000 steps, the analysis
found.
“It is just as important to walk 7,000 steps a day as it is to take your pills,” said Dr. Joshua
Knowles, a cardiologist at Stanford Health Care.
Decades of research shows that walking improves metabolic(新陈代谢的) health, making
the heart stronger and more efficient while also reducing weight, cholesterol and blood sugar
levels, said Keith Baar, a physiologist at the University of California, Davis.
“Getting up and moving has got to be the top priority,” Dr. Knowles said.
For decades, 10,000 steps was promoted as the magic number for good health. But
researchers are now re-discussing that long-standing belief. The recommendation is more myth
than science, and researchers have exposed it in recent years.
The analysis found that there was no significant difference in the risk of falls, cancer, etc.
between people who walked 7,000 versus 10,000 steps per day. There was some improvement
beyond 7,000 steps for the risk of dementia and death, although it was small, Dr. Ding added.
The health benefits of walking are like juicing an orange: The first few squeezes give the
most juice, but after a while, things start to dry up. Higher step counts are not harmful, but
nobody needs to feel guilty if they can’t hit 10,000.
“If you improve your step count, you are impacting your health across the board,” he said.
24. What does the new research suggest about daily steps
A. 10,000 steps remain the ideal goal. B. Benefits stop entirely after 7,000.
C. Gains rise significantly before 7,000. D. Moderate walking offers minor protection.
25. What does the discussion of 10,000 steps mainly challenge
A. It argues higher goals are dangerous. B. It questions the scientific basis of it.
C. It denies exercise improves health. D. It claims experts misled the public.
26. What does the comparison with an orange suggest about walking benefits
A. Extra steps eventually become harmful. B. Benefits disappear after repeated effort.
C. Health gains depend on intensity. D. Early increases produce the greatest returns.
27. What is the author's attitude toward exercise
A. It views medication as equally essential.
B. It promotes fixed daily step expectations.
C. It favors ambitious goals over moderate progress.
D. It encourages improvement without perfectionism.
C
Something Big Is Happening
Think back to February 2020. Most of us weren't paying attention. Then, over three weeks,
the entire world changed. I think we're in the "this seems exaggerated" phase of something
much, much bigger than Covid.
I've spent six years building an AI startup. I keep giving people the polite version of
what's happening. The cocktail-party version. Because the honest version sounds like I've lost
my mind. But the gap between what I've been saying and what is actually happening has gotten
far too big.
Here's what nobody outside of tech quite understands: the reason people in the industry
are sounding the alarm is because this already happened to us. We're not making predictions.
We're telling you what already occurred in our own jobs.
I am no longer needed for the actual technical work of my job. I describe what I want built,
in plain English, and it just... appears. Not a rough draft. The finished thing. Done better than I
would have done it myself. A couple of months ago, I was guiding the AI, making edits. Now I
just describe the outcome and leave.
The AI labs focused on code first because building AI requires code. If AI can write that
code, it can help build the next version of itself. They've done it. And they're moving on to
everything else. Law, finance, medicine, accounting, consulting, writing, design. Not in ten
years. One to five years. Some say less.
Dario Amodei has publicly predicted AI will eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar
jobs within one to five years. This is different from every previous wave of automation. AI isn't
replacing one specific skill. It's a general substitute for mental work. Whatever you retrain for,
it's improving at that too.
The people who will come out of this best are the ones who start engaging now — not
with fear, but with curiosity and urgency.
The future is already here. It just hasn't knocked on your door yet. It's about to.
28. What does the author suggest by mentioning February 2020
A. Public reactions are always extreme. B. Experts can foresee global disasters.
C. A crisis may be underestimated early. D. Major events unfold within weeks.
29. What does the underlined phrase “cocktail-party version” most likely mean
A. It is deliberately false and misleading. B. It is simplified technical explanation.
C. It is optimistic to avoid conflicts. D. It is polished and socially comfortable.
30. What is the function of the paragraph beginning "Here's what nobody outside of tech quite
understands"
A. It explains tech workers' higher pay. B. It broadens warning beyond experience.
C. It limits preparation to insiders. D. It proves his founder identity.
31. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. It warns that AI-driven change is arriving faster than expected.
B. It explains how AI improves productivity in technical fields.
C. It argues that retraining can prevent large-scale unemployment.
D. It compares the AI boom to past waves of automation.
D
One of the most famous experiments in social psychology is the "marshmallow(棉花糖）
test," in which a child is presented with a marshmallow and promised a second if they can
resist eating the first for fifteen minutes. The ability to delay satisfaction has long been linked
to future success. However, in his deeply reflective new book The Long View, social scientist
Richard Fisher argues that modern society has failed this test on a global scale, becoming
dangerously trapped in "living for the moment."
Fisher’s central claim is that our ancestors possessed a "cathedral thinking" mindset—the
ability to plan for a future they would never personally see, much like the medieval builders
who started grand structures knowing they would take centuries to complete. Today, however,
the pressures of the 24-hour news cycle, quarterly financial reports, and the instant pleasure of
social media have shortened our mental horizons. We are, as Fisher puts it, "time-limited
immigrants" who are consuming the resources of the future to satisfy the temporary desires of
the present.
The book is not merely a critical report; it is a fascinating exploration of how we might
retrain our brains to think in longer periods. Fisher introduces readers to "The Long Now
Foundation," which is building a clock designed to tick for 10,000 years, and explores the legal
concepts of "intergenerational justice." He suggests that we should treat future generations as
"unborn citizens" with their own rights, rather than just abstract concepts.
While Fisher’s writing is elegant and his research is thorough, some readers might find his
optimism slightly disconnected from the harsh realities of modern politics. It is one thing to
appreciate the beauty of a 10,000-year clock; it is quite another to persuade a politician to
prioritize a fifty-year climate goal over next year’s pressure. Nevertheless, The Long View is a
necessary wake-up call. It challenges us to look beyond our own lives and consider what kind
of "good ancestor" we want to be.
32. What is the main problem of modern society according to Richard Fisher
A. People lack the curiosity to explore the unknown. B. People are highly focused on immediate interests.
C. People have lost the ability to build grand structures.
D. People are struggling with social media addiction.
33. What is the characteristic of "cathedral thinking" as described in the text
A. The ability to quickly adapt to the 24-hour news cycle.
B. The skill of balancing quarterly reports with social media use.
C. The willingness to invest in the well-being of future generations.
D. The preference for building physical structures over digital ones.
34. What can be inferred about the author’s attitude towards Fisher's book
A. Critical of its lack of scientific evidence and samples.
B. Enthusiastic about its political influence.
C. Doubtful about the author's research methods.
D. Supportive of its main message despite some concerns.
35. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Regaining Our Future: A Review of The Long View
B. The Secret to Future Success: The Marshmallow Test
C. Why Cathedral Thinking is Outdated Today
D. Richard Fisher: The Man Who Built a 10,000-Year Clock
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将
该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social jetlag happens when your sleep schedule conflicts with the schedule of society, and
it affects many people. ____36____ Over time, this mismatch between your internal clock and
society’s demands can lead to a range of health problems.
The term ‘social jetlag’ was coined by Professor Till Roenneberg in 2006. Your
“chronotype” — a biological trait that determines whether you’re an early bird (lark), a night
owl, or somewhere in between — plays a significant role in this. For example, larks feel most
alert early in the morning, ____37____ If you fall somewhere in the middle, the situation might
be more moderate.
However, modern life, with its early start times for work and school, often forces people
to wake up before their bodies are ready. ____38____ Studies have shown that individuals with
chronic social jetlag face an increased risk of various health problems, including metabolic
issues and high stress levels.
____39____ To minimize the effects, experts suggest that people spend more time
outdoors during the day, exposing themselves to natural light, which can help regulate their
sleep cycles. In an ideal world, our schedules would be based on our chronotype, allowing us to
work when we’re naturally at our best. Until then, it’s essential to be mindful of how early
wake-ups and late nights affect our well-being. ____40____
A. It’s the result of waking up earlier than your body or staying up too late.
B. while owls function better later in the day.
C. while their energy at night will be much less than that during the day.
D. If possible, harmonize your schedule with your body’s natural rhythm to reduce social jetlag.
E. However, it is not an unsolvable predicament.
F. It’s a mismatch that severely impact individual health.
G. This can lead to poor sleep, low productivity, and even health issues like obesity and
diabetes. 第三部分：语言知识运用
第一节：完形填空 (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四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入
空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
For a little girl growing up in Colombia in the 1980s, a science career with NASA may
have seemed like setting foot on a faraway planet. 41 , Diana Trujillo has made it —
she is a(n) 42 now, leading a 45-person team that’s responsible for the robotic arm of
the latest Mars rover. Born in 1983, even as a young girl, Diana was certain of her passion for
science. When she was 17, her dad offered to send her to Miami, Florida to study Aerospace
Engineering. Without any 43 , she followed her dad’s 44 . Arriving in the U.S.
with just $300, Trujillo had to 45 through school by doing a series of housekeeping
jobs. The 46 was definitely not easy, but Trujillo never complained.
Then came another 47 moment for Trujillo. One of her professors casually
mentioned an astronaut they were acquainted with. 48 she was “just one person away
from knowing an astronaut” was all it took to 49 Trujillo’s career pursuit. So she
50 her studies in space science and 51 became the first Hispanic (拉丁裔的)
woman to be admitted to the NASA Academy in 2007. Since then, Trujillo has worn many hats
at America’s space agency.
But Diana hasn’t 52 there. She also leads by example, 53 women to
chase careers in STEM fields. Her own story is a 54 that just beyond that barrier lies
an entire universe of opportunities waiting for anyone willing to work hard enough to 55
the stars.
41．A．Therefore B．Instead C．However D．Moreover
42．A．astronaut B．engineer C．pilot D．doctor
43．A．hesitation B．complaint C．expectation D．promise
44．A．command B．footstep C．request D．suggestion
45．A．go B．pass C．struggle D．push
46．A．mission B．career C．adventure D．process
47．A．risk-taking B．life-changing C．time-consuming D．energy-saving
48．A．Realizing B．Remembering C．Imagining D．Assuming
49．A．record B．share C．fuel D．finish
50．A．started B．abandoned C．suspended D．intensified
51．A．immediately B．eventually C．gradually D．suddenly
52．A．left B．succeeded C．stopped D．reached
53．A．encouraging B．promising C．allowing D．persuading
54．A．symbol B．notice C．warning D．reminder
55．A．stare at B．reach for C．long for D．take after
第二节：语篇填空 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适
当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题纸相应位置上。
Wu BOT: When Kung Fu Meets Robots
The 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala featured a hugely popular program 56 (call)
Wu BOT. In the show, humanoid robots perform traditional Chinese kung fu alongside young
martial artists, 57 (make) it one of the most talked-about performances of this year’s
gala.
The robots are designed and produced by Unitree Technology, 58 is a leading
Chinese robotics company. These Unitree G1 robots perform difficult movements, including
drunken boxing, nunchaku (双 节 棍 ) and parkour (跑 酷 ) . They cooperate on stage with
students from Tagou Martial Arts School, one of China's best-known traditional kung fu
schools. With high 59 (precise) control and stable motion design, the robots move
smoothly and work naturally with human 60 (performer).
The performance shows clear progress in just one year. In the 2025 gala, they could only
perform simple group dances, 61 they were not able to do difficult kung fu moves.
This year, however, they completed complex kung fu movements easily. This change shows
the rapid development of robot motion control and group cooperation technology.
Wu BOT is more than just an entertaining stage act. It 62 (combine) traditional
Chinese culture and modern technology in a creative way, helping young students understand
kung fu 63 a new perspective. It also shows the public the 64 (late)
developments in China's humanoids. In the future, such technologies may be 65 (wide)
used in fields like education, public services and daily life.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，今年 6 月高考结束后将迎来一个较长的暑假。你的美国朋友 John 来
信询问你的假期安排。请给他回复一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的暑假计划（如：兼职、旅游、学习某种技能等）；
2. 说明你制定这些计划的原因。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear John,
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节：读后续写（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。
续写的词数应为 150 左右。
A chance encounter
Jessica, a writer with a long-held dream, felt her hope slipping away. For years, she had
worked on a book about a special local sports story. It was about a small-town basketball team’
s amazing journey to the state finals. She believed it could encourage many, but after countless
rewrites, every publisher still said no. The dream began to feel impossible.
One quiet morning, hoping to find some fresh ideas, she put on the shirt with a picture of
her favourite music band and took her notebook to the bookstore downstairs that housed a café.
The smell of coffee and paper always comforted her. However, the main area was crowded, so
she found a chair between the cooking and travel shelves. She settled in and lost herself in
creation.
Suddenly, a voice interrupted her. “Excuse me, miss,” an old man said softly. He was
reaching for a cookbook on the shelf behind her and needed her to move her chair slightly. As
she shifted to make room, she noticed his sweatshirt had the same picture as her shirt.
Obviously, he noticed it too. They exchanged a smile and began to talk.
As the talk went on, Jessica learned that the old man named John was a writer too, and had
even published books with his wife. Encouraged by his kindness and experience, Jessica finally
gathered the courage to share her own dream — the book about the basketball team. Once she
started, the words poured out. She told him about the hard work she had put into the book.
“Publishers keep saying no,” she sighed. “I’m out of energy.”
John leaned in, gentle but firm. “Why wait for them That story’s too good to be forgotten.
Publish it yourself.” He stressed that her book was worth all the effort she’d put in, and told her
not to let others’ “no” stop her from following her dream.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为 150 左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jessica was surprised by John’s self-publishing suggestion. ________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
At her book signing event, Jessica saw John in the line. ___________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
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41．C 42．B 43．A 44．D 45．C 46．D 47．B 48．A 49．
C 50．D 51．B 52．C 53．A 54．D 55．B
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63. from 64. latest 65. widely
应用文参考范文：
Dear John,
How is everything going I’m glad to tell you that I will have a long holiday after the
college entrance examination. I’m writing to share my holiday plans with you.
I have made wonderful arrangements for the coming summer holiday. First, I plan to work
as a waiter in a restaurant to enrich my life and improve my communication skills. Besides, I
intend to travel to some new places to experience different cultures and broaden my horizons.
Finally, I’m really eager to learn a musical instrument to make my life more colorful.
I’m looking forward to a fulfilling holiday and hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文：
Jessica was surprised by John’s self-publishing suggestion. The idea had never crossed
her mind —she had always believed that a book’s value was confirmed only by a traditional
publisher. But as John spoke, something shifted inside her. “You really think my story is worth
it ” she asked hesitantly. John smiled warmly. “I know it is.” That night, Jessica couldn’t sleep.
She researched self-publishing platforms, designed a cover, and formatted the manuscript. For
the first time in months, she felt a spark of hope. With renewed energy, she worked day and
night, turning her dream into a real book. Six months later, her first copies arrived.
At her book signing event, Jessica saw John in the line. Her heart skipped when she spotted
him —a familiar grey head among strangers, holding her book with quiet pride. When he
reached the table, she rose and embraced him, tears streaming. "You believed in me when I'd
given up on myself," she whispered. John pulled back slightly, eyes glistening. "I told you that
story deserved to be told." He gestured toward the line stretching behind him—readers of all
ages waiting for her signature. As he walked away, Jessica realized that sometimes, the people
who change our lives arrive like strangers and leave like old friends, appearing exactly when
we need them most.
听力原文
Text 1
M:What do you want to see next The monkeys are in that direction and the elephants are over
there.
W:Don’t you think we should find a café before we look at any more animals (1) I haven’t
eaten anything since we left home this morning.
Text 2
M:When I was in the supermarket, I ran into some people we met at the wedding last week.
(2)
W:Which ones
M:Carole and Tony. Do you remember the older couple They asked if we’d like to go out to a
restaurant with them next week.
Text 3
W:So, Mr. Jones, tell me more about the secret of your big vegetables. (3)
M:There s no secret. I raise them from seed, feed them well and this is the result.
W:But this carrot, for instance, is big enough to feed two people.
Text 4
M:I’m having second thoughts about singing by myself (4) at the end-of-term performance. I
cant be as relaxed as Jonny.
W:Tell the singing coach how you feel. Maybe he will give you some tips on feeling more
confident.
Text 5
W:OK, thank you. Well get the computer delivered to you this week.
M:I need it before Thursday. It s a birthday present for my son.
W:Well, our delivery department is closed on Monday, but we can deliver it the following
day. (5)
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M:I really like the warm feeling in your home. How did you do it
W:Thanks, Dave. That’s what I pay most of my attention to. The key is lights. (6) I always
think of hospitals when seeing the bright white lights. I dont like them. I like soft lights, so
throughout my apartment, I changed all the lights to these softer yellow ones. What’s more,
they match the furniture and walls well.
M:Ah, yes. What else did you do to make it warm
W:I like having fresh flowers around to give the room a nice fresh smell (7) but not too
strong.
M:That’s lovely. It reminds me of the local library. There are always some fresh roses in our
classroom too.
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M:Hello Mary.
W:Hello Bruce. I don’t usually see you in the supermarket. (8)
M:No, but I have to do the shopping this week. Carol is ill in bed.
W:Oh, Im sorry to hear that. What s wrong with her
M:She’s had a fever for the past few days.
W:So, you’re buying the food, are you
M:Yes, but Im shocked to see how much things cost these days.
W:Terrible, isn’t it Things seem to cost more every time I shop.
M:Look at this. One pack of butter costs me￡3. 50. I thought butter only cost about￡1.
W:Ah, I can help you there. The type of butter I bought cost the same, but there s an offer—
three for the price of two. So I bought three and saved all that money. (9)
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M:So, what do you think of the movie
W:To be honest, I don’t really enjoy it. I thought the plot was predictable (10) and the action
scenes seemed fake and unrealistic.
M:Really I thought it was great! The action was intense and the special effects were amazing.
W:I can understand why you liked it, but it just didn’t appeal to me.I prefer movies with
well-developed characters and a well-written storyline.
M:I get that. I appreciate those things too, but sometimes it s nice to simply sit back and enjoy
a mindless action film. Plus, the lead actor was very handsome!
W:Ill give you that, he was definitely easy on the eye. (11) But for me, a good movie should
have a meaningful message rather than just be visually appealing.
M:I see your point. Well, maybe next time we can pick a movie that we’ll both enjoy. (12)
W:That sounds like a good plan.
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W:Ah, you’re back. How was the holiday, Geoff
M:It was wonderful. It s easily the best holiday I’ve ever had.
W:Really That good
M:Yes, we went to see all the temples around Siem Reap. (13) Cambodia is such an amazing
place.
W:I love that part of the world. You should go to Thailand next time. (14) The temples there
shine in the sun.
M:Sounds great, but what I really want to see next time is Machu Picchu in Peru. (15)
W:Did you fly over Siem Reap in a hot-air balloon That is what a lot of tourists do.
M:No, I’d be very nervous about being in a basket under a balloon. I’m scared of heights.
W:Sometimes you have to take risks to get the most out of life.
M:I don’t mind small risks like water-skiing, (16) but things like airplanes and balloons just
aren’t for me.
W:Ah well, at least you are seeing some of the world.
M:Yes, life is too short to miss out on what the world has to offer.
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This week on Hilarious Homes. (17) we’ll take a look at two houses. Our first story involves a
couple. Their love of animals led them to buy a home alongside a forest in Clearwater, Florida.
Don and Samantha Smith have lived in this house for 20 years. Most homeowners are used to
seeing local animals, such as rabbits, deer, or perhaps a neighbor s dog. But in Florida, it’s
normal to see 10 full-length snakes. In fact, the snakes have become more like pets. Although
they are friendly to these ancient creatures, the Smiths are very aware of how dangerous these
animals can be. Recently, their pet cat disappeared. (18)
Our next story proves that one man’ s garbage is another man s treasure. Take a look at George
and Helen Wilson s house in Halifax, Canada. Notice anything different That’s right. Their
house is completely made of garbage and recycled materials. (19) It took only one month to
build this house and it cost only $ 500. Amazingly, they got the idea from their daughter
Rose, (20) whose 4th-grade science project was to build something out of stuff from around the
house. Helen said about six months ago they were living at her mother-in-law’s, but now they
have their own beautiful home. She also said she would never look at garbage the same again.

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