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哈三中 2025-2026 学年度下学期高二学年
4月考试 英语 试卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题
卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的
答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给出的 A、B、C三个选项中选出
最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段
对话读两遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.15 C. 9.18
答案是 B。
1. What is the weather like now
A. Stormy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
2. When will the store open
A. In 10 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 40 minutes.
3. What did the man do just now
A. He answered an inquiry. B. He worked on a report. C. He fixed a computer.
4. What is the man doing
A. Leading the way. B. Asking for directions. C. Posting a package.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Ways of keeping fit.
B. Benefits of having a hobby.
C. Tips for regular gym-goers.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完
后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
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6. What does Jim value most about the apartment
A. The size. B. The surroundings. C. The location.
7. How much rent will the woman pay per month
A. $300. B. $320. C. $350.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Parent and child.
9. What does Howard think is a disadvantage of being a teacher
A. Keeping a growth mindset.
B. Dealing with tricky students.
C. Possessing a wide knowledge.
10. How does Howard feel about his future career choice
A. Confused. B. Anxious. C. Confident.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Anna come to Shanghai
A. To study Chinese. B. To go sightseeing. C. To travel for work.
12. What makes Anna a bit regretful in Shanghai
A. The weather. B. The food. C. The language barrier.
13. Where does the conversation take place
A. At the man’s house. B. At the airport. C. In an office.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero
A. Managing his facial expression.
B. Performing in action scenes.
C. Getting his body in shape.
15. What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada
A. Having access to nature.
B. Receiving international education.
C. Establishing a strong family connection.
16. How did Martin get into acting
A. By working as a producer.
B. By studying acting at university.
C. By participating in a musical drama.
17. What is the last question about
A. Martin’s views on education.
B. Martin’s potential career choice.
C. Martin’s collaboration with companies.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
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18. What is the aim of World Sleep Day
A. To tell people how to get enough sleep.
B. To illustrate the harm of sleep problems.
C. To spread the importance of high-quality sleep.
19. What does the study from the University of South Australia show
A. Adults lack adequate sleep on workdays.
B. Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people’s health.
C. Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep.
20. What do most people know little about
A. The risks of sleep disorders.
B. The benefits of regular sleep.
C. The necessity of work-life balance.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms, which reflect
the Chinese people’s understanding of time. Here several special solar terms are listed.
Rain Water
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, the
river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north, and trees and grass turn green
again. Extra care is needed to cope with a returning cold spell in this period. The fast increase
in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather. It is strongly
advised not to take off the thick coats too early, especially the elderly and children. The wet and
damp weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful to people’s spleen (脾 ) and
stomach according to Chinese medical practice. Therefore, a bowl of nutritious porridge is the
best choice to nourish the body.
Awakening of Insects
As the third solar term in the lunar year, its name implies that animals sleeping in winter
are awakened by spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is the key time
for spring agricultural activities. Modern meteorological (气象) science shows that around this
period, the earth becomes wet, and the hot humid air from the north is strong and creates
frequent winds. For this reason, thunder often occurs.
Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox signals the equal length of the day and night time. On the day of the
Spring Equinox, the sun is directly above the equator. After the equinox, the sun moves
northwards, resulting in gradually longer day time in the Northern Hemisphere. Standing an
egg upright is a popular game during this period. It is believed that if someone can make the
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egg stand, he will have good luck in the future.
Grain Rain
Grain Rain originates from the old saying, “Rain brings up the growth of hundreds of
grains”, which shows that this period of rainfall is extremely important for the growth of crops
and people are busy working on the land. Grain Rain falls between the end of spring and the
beginning of summer, with infrequent cold air moving to the south and lingering cold air in the
north. With dry soil, an unsteady atmosphere and heavy winds and sandstorms become more
frequent.
21. What do Awakening of Insects and Grain Rain have in common
A. Higher air temperature. B. More animal activities.
C. More farming activities. D. Less frequent thundering.
22. What can we learn about the day of the Spring Equinox
A. The sun starts moving towards the south.
B. The duration of day and night is exactly the same.
C. The Southern Hemisphere sees a gradual increase in daylight.
D. Standing an egg upright will make people wealthy.
23. In which solar term would people most probably put on masks
A. Rain Water. B. Awakening of Insects.
C. Spring Equinox. D. Grain Rain.
B
I woke at 4 am to a pitch-black hostel room, my eight roommates all still sound asleep at
the early hour. I tiptoed out to change, stuffed a cheese roll in my mouth, and dragged the
suitcase holding a year of my life to the Kaikoura dolphin-watching tour office. With just a few
hours of sleep and more adrenaline (肾 上 腺 素 ) than I had jumping out of a plane, I
double-checked my diving equipment in a rush.
The moment we dove off the water, I was shocked awake. No amount of coffee, tea, or
sugar has ever given me such an intense wake-up. It turns out, the ocean is freezing at 5 am,
before the sun has risen and in early-spring. Don’t be scared off by the temperature, though,
because 5 am is when the dolphins are most playful! For five seconds, I struggled to breathe
through the cold. Then, the wetsuit flooded with water and I was warm.
A moment later, I was face to face with a wild dusky dolphin, one of the smallest species
of dolphin in the world! As I swam alongside it awkwardly, the dolphin gracefully spun on the
surface while creating elegant spirals beneath me. I made strange Dory-esque whale noises to
draw the attention of more members, including a tiny baby dolphin no bigger than my calf. He
seemed most interested in the strange-looking thing that kept getting trapped in her own
“flippers (鳍) ”.
The sun rose, warming my back as I continued to struggle among the most elegant
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animals in the ocean. The practice of swimming with wild dolphins is banned in the North
Island, where the species of Hector’s dolphins are in decline. But in Kaikoura, the practice is
thriving and actually helping to restore the dolphin populations. By supporting this adventurous
experience, you’re supporting dolphin conservation.
24. How did the author feel when she headed for the tour office
A. Cautious. B. Excited. C. Anxious. D. Hesitant.
25. Why did the author become wide awake suddenly
A. Because the diving was scary.
B. Because the water was bitterly cold.
C. Because the dolphins were most playful.
D. Because the coffee and tea were strong enough.
26. What do we know about the wild dusky dolphin
A. They are strange-looking. B. They are difficult to approach.
C. They are the smallest dolphins on earth. D. They are keen on the whale noises.
27. What’s the text mainly about
A. A dolphin-watching tour in North Island.
B. A tough decision on dolphin conservation.
C. An adventurous encounter with wild dolphins.
D. A wild dolphin species threatened by humans.
C
Summer tomatoes are so filled with promise: the red color; the grassy tomato-leaf smell;
the expectation of a mouthful of sweet-salty tomato dishes. But supermarket tomato after
supermarket tomato does little more than disappointment. How can a fruit with so much
potential constantly taste slightly juicy at best and a globe of cardboard at worst
We know that modern tomatoes sold at the supermarket are picked green and grown for
pest resistance, shipping, and shelf life — and that the agriculture industry creates produce
designed for profit, not flavor. Are these the factors to blame for the tomato’s poor taste
But even when allowed to ripen before they are harvested and shipped with great care,
modern tomatoes are still tasteless. When researchers looked into this tomato matter, they
uncovered a fascinating genetic cause for the fruit’s dullness. What to blame is a gene mutation
(基因突变) discovered accidentally around 70 years ago, onto which tomato growers quickly
relied. In fact, now the mutation has been deliberately grown into nearly all modern tomatoes.
Why It makes them a uniform and attractively red when ripe. Unfortunately for tomato
lovers far and wide, the red-making mutation stops the activeness of an important gene
responsible for producing the sugar and smell that are essential for a good smelling and
flavorful tomato, as reported in the paper, which was published in the journal Science. When
the researchers “turned on” the gene that had stopped working, the fruit had 20% more sugar
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and 20-30% more carotenoids (胡萝卜素) when ripe. Yet the fruit’s non-uniform greenish color
suggest that mainstream growers will not be following suit anytime soon.
However, for anyone with a nearby farmer’s market, a supermarket that offers traditional
produce, or a garden in the back, there is another choice instead of cardboard-flavored tomatoes.
Traditional tomatoes and wild species have not had the essence of tomatoes sucked out of them
by selective growing — so shop for those or grow them yourself. They may not look like the
Disney version of a perfect fruit, but they actually taste like tomatoes.
28. Why is a question raised at the end of paragraph 1
A. To encourage readers to take action.
B. To draw a conclusion from comparison.
C. To introduce the topic.
D. To express disappointment at supermarket tomatoes.
29. Why are modern tomatoes tasteless
A. They have ripened when picked.
B. They are treated with chemicals for shipping.
C. They are kept on the shelf for too long.
D. They are affected by gene mutation.
30. What’s a disadvantage of the tomatoes the researchers grew according to paragraph 4
A. Taste. B. Color. C. Size. D. Production.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards traditional tomatoes
A. Favorable. B. Unconcerned. C. Curious. D. Critical.
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
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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 are highly focused on immediate interests.
B. People lack the curiosity to explore the unknown.
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 text
A. The Secret to Future Success: The Marshmallow Test
B. Regaining Our Future: A Review of The Long View
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。选项中有两项为
多余选项。
Watching a film critically is a skill worth developing because it helps you learn what
makes a film good according to your own tastes. What makes the early films of a director great
fun while the later ones a total mess ___36___ In this article, we take a look at how you can
watch films more critically.
Give the film your undivided attention at least once. Filmmakers accept that they won’t
always have their audience’s complete attention. Characters’ names might be repeated to make
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sure that you’ve heard them. Significant plot points will be highlighted with incidental music
so that you focus. But for the most part, a filmmaker will hope that you’ll be focusing on the
film rather than having one eye on your friend’s party photos. ___37___
Consider the themes the film explored. Picking out the themes and assessing how the film
treats them is a central point of film criticism. A film’s theme could be something quite
unexpected; for instance, it might be an uncomfortable allegory (寓言). ___38___ For instance,
The Lion King drew on the plot of Hamlet. Does it breathe new life into the story and take it in
an interesting direction Or does it come across as an unimaginative copy of someone else’s
better idea
Analyze sound, lighting and production. There are some aspects of a film that you seldom
notice unless they go wrong. You may only notice sound if the levels are all wrong and the
incidental music drowns out the dialog. Lighting, similarly, you may only notice if everything
is so bright that it looks like the action is taking place in a dentist’s office. __39__ You might
consider how the choice of costume brightens a character, or how well-judged lighting
decisions make a scene just right.
___40___ It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that there is something that is
objectively good or bad. But if you find yourself loving a film that other people seem to dislike,
that isn’t necessarily a sign that there’s something wrong with your taste. Try to work out why
your opinion might differ from other people’s. It could be that a film’s sense of humor agrees
with your own, or that a film reflects your life experiences.
A. Don’t forget that it’s all subjective.
B. Think about why you did or didn’t enjoy it.
C. Try, just once, to watch the film as they intended.
D. Try to train yourself to see these aspects of a film every time.
E. How was the film constructed to provide a new insight into the theme
F. Why do some films greatly excite people while others send people to sleep
G. You can also consider if the film has drawn any inspiration from other source material.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 25分）
第一节 完型填空（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和Ｄ四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
In 2013, Alvin Irby, a teacher, started Barbershop Books. He wanted to __41__ boys who
were bored waiting their turns in the barbershop to read for fun, on their own. Since then, this
__42__ program has brought more than 50,000 free children’s books to more than 200
barbershops across the U.S.
Irby’s program may seem straightforward, but there’s a lot of __43__ behind it. He puts a
colorful and kid-sized bookshelf in each shop, making it __44__ to children. The books
displayed are all __45__ chosen based on recommendations from boys aged 4 to 8, his target
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__46__. For Irby, the most important __47__ of a book is that it should be fun to read.
Irby involves the __48__ in his mission — training them to engage boys in reading.
Denny Moe was the first to work with Irby. Moe had __49__ offered video games at his shop to
bring in extra income. __50__, he was willing to give up that. “I decided to pay it forward by
putting books in here, just to get the kids’ __51__ going,” he said.
Irby’s group now also __52__ libraries and school districts. His program is in nearly 60
cities, __53__ more than 10,000 children a year. But the __54__ of his program remains in
barbershops. “I’m just excited that we get to create a safe space to do something that’s really
life changing,” he said. “That’s what I really believe reading is. It __55__ potential.”
41. A. encourage B. instruct C. recommend D. demand
42. A. interactive B. dynamic C. non-profit D. worldwide
43. A. creativity B. thought C. analysis D. pleasure
44. A. inviting B. rewarding C. challenging D. convincing
45. A. willingly B. quickly C. easily D. purposely
46. A. community B. colleagues C. audience D. staff
47. A. quality B. chapter C. innovation D. appearance
48. A. students B. barbers C. colleagues D. teachers
49. A. helpfully B. generously C. previously D. sincerely
50. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Besides
51. A. confidence B. discipline C. legs D. minds
52. A. applies to B. learns from C. partners with D. adapts to
53. A. saving B. investigating C. sampling D. impacting
54. A. profit B. core C. assessment D. management
55. A. guarantees B. unlocks C. holds D. stabilizes
第二节 单项选择（共 10小题; 每小题 1分，满分 10分）
56. Without your timely help, we ______ the task ahead of schedule.
A. couldn’t have finished B. shouldn’t finish
B. mustn’t have finished D. needn’t finish
57. The professor recommended that every student ______ reference books before writing the
paper.
A. consults B. consulted C. consult D. would consult
58. If he ______ my advice, he wouldn’t be in such a difficult situation now.
A. had taken B. took C. should take D. has taken
59. I wish I ______ so much time playing computer games last weekend.
A. didn’t waste B. haven’t wasted C. wouldn’t waste D. hadn’t wasted
60. ______ has helped save the drowning boy is worth praising.
A. Who B. Whoever C. No matter who D. Anyone
61. ______ you understand the rule, you will find it easy to work out the problem.
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A. Though B. Unless C. Once D. Until
62. Last month, part of the southeast of China was struck by floods, from ______ effects the
people are still suffering.
A. that B. whose C. those D. what
63. The news reporters hurried to the airport, only ________ the film stars had already left.
A. telling B. being told C. to tell D. to be told
64. The old buildings in the neighborhood will be ______ to make room for a new park.
A. torn B. torn down C. torn off D. torn apart
65. A good leader must have a long-term ______ for the future development of the team.
A. vision B. profile C. category D. adaptation
第四部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节 单句填空（共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
66. If you keep an open mind, new opportunities will pop __66__ when you explore different
fields.
67. She listened ___67____ (sympathetic) to his story and tried her best to comfort him.
68. Nothing can compensate __68__ the damage done to the environment.
69. We should adopt a more __69__ (include) attitude toward those who are different from us.
70. This research casts light __70__ how environmental factors interact with genetic traits to
influence human development.
71. The measures __71__ (intend) to protect the environment have achieved remarkable results.
72. We must resist the unhealthy __72__ (tend) to judge others only by their appearance.
73. We should urge citizens __73__ (obey) public rules and maintain social order.
74. __74__ you made full preparations, you would have been more confident.
75. If only the government __75__ (adopt) stricter regulations before the environment
worsened dramatically.
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，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
On Thursday, the National Cultural Heritage Administration in Beijing revealed that
archaeologists ___76___ (discover) two sunken ships in the depths of the South China Sea. It
offered tangible evidence of commercial and ___77___ (culture) exchanges along the ancient
Maritime Silk Road.
The latest underwater archaeological ___78___ (explore) carried out by the National
Center for Archaeology have ___79___ (significant) uncovered important artifacts. In addition
to the shipwrecks, a variety of artifacts, including pottery, porcelain and ironware, have been
unearthed, most of ___80___ were made in kilns (窑炉 ) in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province,
known as China’s “porcelain capital”. The precise locations of the shipwrecks and the
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associated cultural relics ___81___ (determine) through the use of oceanographic technology
and underwater investigations involving manned submersibles, which conducted 41 dives
throughout the year, as confirmed by Song Jianzhong, ___82___ researcher at the National
Center for Archaeology.
The Ming Dynasty’s No.1 shipwreck, ___83___ (measure) 37 meters long and 11 meters
wide, has yielded 543 artifacts, suggesting it sailed from Fujian or Guangdong to Southeast
Asia trade centers like Malacca. The No. 2 shipwreck dates ___84___ the rule of Emperor
Hongzhi and measures about 21 meters long and 8 meters wide. A total of 36 artifacts have
been found on it, porcelain and pottery ___85___ (include).
第五部分 写作（共一节，满分 15分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假定你是李华，你不慎损坏了同学 David 借你的珍贵英文原著，无法完好归还。请
给他写一封电子邮件，要点如下：
(1) 表示歉意；
(2) 说明原因；
(3) 提出弥补。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为 80左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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4月考试 英语 答案
听力
1-5 BCABA 6-10 BCABC 11-15 CABBA 16-20 CBCCA
阅读理解
21-23 CBD 24-27 BBDC 28-31 CDBA 32-35 ACDB
36-40 FCGDA
完型填空
41-45 ACBAD 46-50 CABCA 51-55 DCDBB
单项选择
56-60 ACADB 61-65 CBDBA
单项填空
66. up 67. sympathetically 68. for 69. inclusive 70. on
71. intended 72. tendency 73. to obey 74. Had 75. had adopted
语法填空
76. had discovered 77. cultural 78. explorations 79. significantly 80. which
81. were determined 82. a 83. measuring 84. from 85. included
写作
第一节
参考范文
Dear Peter,
I’m writing to apologize sincerely for damaging the valuable English novel you lent me. I feel terribly regretful for my carelessness.
Yesterday, I accidentally spilled juice on the book when I was reading it. The cover got stained and some pages were folded. I know it’s your favorite collection, and I’m really upset about this.
I’ve ordered a new same edition online and it will arrive in three days. I’ll return it to you as soon as possible. I hope you can forgive me.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
听力原文：
Text 1
W: The sky is covered with a blanket of gray clouds. Is it going to be sunny this weekend
M: There’s a thunderstorm for this Saturday, but it’s supposed to clear up by Sunday morning.
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M: Hi, is your store open yet I’ve been waiting for 10 minutes.
W: No. sorry. It’s only 7:50 now. Our staff will start setting up at 8:00. And they’ll need 30 minutes before opening for customers.
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W: Were you working on the annual report just now
M: I finished that last night. It’s on your desk. I just responded to a customer inquiry that came in a moment ago.
W: OK. Lucy’s computer is acting up. Can you check it later
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M: Do you know how to get to the post office by subway
W: Sure. Take the grey line at Andrew Square and get off at 83rd street.
M: Got it. Now, once I get off at 83rd street, what’s the next
W: Go straight and take the second left, and then you will see the post office. It’s across from Jack’s Restaurant.
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M: I need to renew my gym membership. Fitness courses are my secret to staying healthy. Engaging with others can enhance my workout experience and provide motivation.
W: Well, I eat a balanced diet to maintain good health. Keeping a balanced diet can meet the physical needs. Besides, my hobby of doing regular swimming exercises also makes me a fit person.
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W: When are you moving out of your apartment, Jim
M: This Saturday. But my rent isn’t due yet. Do you know anyone who is interested
W: I am. I’ve just changed my job, and your apartment is close to my new office.
M: Really That’d be great. You will like it as the balcony is spacious enough to accommodate seating, so you can enjoy the scenery comfortably. And there are many trees in the community, providing environmental benefits to the area. That’s actually why I chose it in the first place.
W: Sounds nice. How about the rent I’m trying to stay with a $300 budget.
M: It was $320 a month. But recently the landlady has raised it by $30. Is it OK
W: That’s a bit higher, but it’s worth the price.
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M: Are you going to the career fair at school tomorrow
W: Yes. I can’t decide what career to follow. I thought about nursing, maybe even becoming a doctor if my grades are good enough. But the thing that appeals to me most is teaching.
M: Really You surprise me. I did admire that teachers can broaden their knowledge and they adopt a mindset of continuous learning. But they have to meet lots of targets and deal with difficult students, which I wouldn’t like.
W: It depends on your character. What job would you like to do after graduation, Howard
M: I thought of becoming a photographer. They seem to travel a lot.
W: That’s a good idea, but it might be hard to succeed in it. Everyone takes pictures with their phones these days.
M: Yeah, but you have to be very good to be a professional. And I think I could manage it.
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W: It was very nice of you to see me off.
M: It’s my pleasure, Anna. I know you must be excited to go home after such a long business trip. You’ll keep in touch with me, won’t you
W: Of course. And I will miss you, and miss the tasty food, the friendly workmates, who helped me pick up a lot of Chinese. It would have been perfect except for the days of continuous rain in Shanghai. By the way, please let me know if your daughter needs any help while she’s studying in London.
M: Will do. Thanks a lot. Oh, I’d like to give you something to take home. Let me show you.
W: This is beautiful. Chinese paper cutting! What do these characters mean
M: They mean “All the Best”! And the Chinese knot is for your parents.
W: Thank you. Oh, it sounds like they’re boarding now. I have to go.
M: Have a good trip, Anna. Bye!
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W: Martin, how do you like playing a superhero
M: Overall, it makes me proud. But it really bothered me to stay fit. And keeping the superhero face on is quite tiring too. Yet, those challenges don’t even come close to the difficulty of chasing and fighting. You have to make concerted efforts to act as if it’s effortless.
W: I heard you grew up in Canada. How was that
M: I have many family members there. I went to an international school, but the best thing was the fantastic countryside near my home. I spent most weekends camping in the forest, which was really great.
W: So how did you get into acting
M: Well, at university, I studied literature but never acted in any drama. After graduating, I worked as an assistant for a producer, working on a musical comedy. One night an actor was ill and I was asked to play his part and it just went from there.
W: What would you have done if you hadn’t become an actor
M: Well, both my parents devote themselves to educational careers. Even so, it hardly interested me. My older brother owns a company and he said that I could have a job in his office. I guess that’s what I’d probably have done.
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M: World Sleep Day was organized since 2008. It is held on March 21st every year. It aims to highlight the importance of good sleep and raise awareness of how sleep determines our everyday lives. Now, a world-first study from the University of South Australia shows that increased physical activities during the day improve sleep quality and reduce tiredness, emphasizing the importance of exercise for a good night’s rest. The study found that children and adults with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity have less troubled sleep and better sleep quality. In general, adults are thought to need at least eight hours of sleep a night, but a recent survey found that, on workdays, only 21% of them really get a full eight hours of sleep. For teenagers, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night. However, 27% of people throughout the world have sleep problems. Now there are over 80 kinds of sleep disorders, and most people know little about their danger. So, for our good life and work, it’s necessary for us to realize the importance of sleep and try to have a good sleep.

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