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注意事项：
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将
你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. When will the woman have time to translate the instruction
A. This morning. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. This afternoon.
2. Who is this credit card for
A. Tom. B. Tom’s colleague. C. Tom’s brother.
3. Why is the man disappointed
A. He lost his job. B. He didn’t get a promotion. C. His leave was refused.
4. Where is this conversation likely to take place
A. On the way to work.
B. At the railway station.
C. At the entrance to the theatre.
5. Which aspect of Chinese painting does the woman like best
A. Figures. B. Landscape. C. Birds and flowers.
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 do fast food companies have in common according to the woman
A. Having many chains. B. Having red logos. C. Having world fame.
7. What does the woman decide to do in the future
A. Do research on colors.
B. Open her own restaurant.
C. Work in a fast food company.
听下面的录音，回答第 8 和第 9 小题。
8. What did Mr. Cooper teach the woman to do yesterday
A. Make different colors.
B. Avoid artistic accidents.
C. Use her imagination more in her art.
9. What makes painting fun according to Mr. Cooper
A. Trying new things.
B. Taking fewer risks.
C. Getting more encouragement.
听下面的录音，回答第 10 至第 12 小题。
10. Why does the woman call
A. To cancel a job interview.
B. To ask about a position.
C. To give a job offer.
11. What makes the man unable to go to work on time
A. His sudden illness.
B. His travel in California.
C. His promise to care for his mother.
12. How many days will it be before the man goes to work
A. Seven days. B. Nine days. C. Two days.
听下面的录音，回答第 13 至第 16 小题。
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow students. B. Good friends. C. Roommates.
14. When did Sarah start college
A. Three months ago. B. A year ago. C. A week ago.
15. Why does Ricky want to move
A. He wants a younger roommate.
B. He wants to be nearer to college.
C. He doesn’t get along with the host family.
16. What will Ricky probably do next
A. Give John a phone call.
B. Visit a teacher.
C. Hang out with friends.
听下面的录音，回答第 17 至第 20 小题。
17. Where does the speaker probably come from
A. Italy. B. Turkey. C. America.
18. Which food may appear in American breakfast
A. Bacon and eggs. B. Vegetable salad. C. Fish and sandwiches.
19. Whose breakfast has the richest diversity
A. Korean breakfast. B. Italian breakfast. C. Turkish breakfast.
20. What can we learn from the speech
A. Koreans pay much attention to their meals.
B. Brazilians attach much importance to lunch.
C. Americans have few choices about breakfast.
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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Hollywood is finally on a roll. The first six weeks of 2026 were the film industry’s best start. Here are 4
movies we’re looking forward to this spring.
Hoppers
In theaters March 6
Scientists have invented a way to “hop” human minds into lifelike animal robots in Pixar’s latest adventure.
Mabel, an animal-lovingteen, uses this new tech to control a robot beaver, and quicker than you can say Avatar
meets Mission Impossible, she’s leading local animals in stopping a construction company’s plan to destroy their
habitat.
Project Hail Mary
In theaters March 20
Ryan Gosling plays a middle school teacher who may be the world’s only hope when the sun and most of the
galaxy’s nearby stars start to dim. He resists being packed onto a spaceship and sent to the one nearby star that’s
unaffected by the dimming, but his enthusiasm for the mission surges when encountering an alien life form. Based
on the novel The Martian by Andy Weir, this story is about a lengthy and dangerous space flight that lightens
suspense with humor.
Michael
In theaters April 24
Antoine Fuqua directs this biographical film about the rise and rise of Michael Jackson, from lead singer of
The Jackson Five to superstar status as The Gloved One. Stepping into Jackson’s shoes — and probably
moonwalking — is the King of Pop’s lookalike and soundalike nephew, Jaafar Jackson, while Colman Domingo
plays his father Joe.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
In theaters May 1
Meryl Streep’s Miranda is still Runway magazine’s Queen Bee, and Stanley Tucci (Nigel), Anne Hathaway
(Andy) and Emily Blunt (Emily) are still buzzing around her, though with an altered media landscape, the power
dynamics have shifted. Emily’s now the head of a luxury brand with ad money to spend. This one is adapted from
real-life stories.
21. If a viewer loves space and science fiction, which movie is suitable
A. Hoppers. B. Michael.
C. Project Hail Mary. D. The Devil Wears Prada 2.
22. What do the last two movies have in common
A. Both are based on real stories. B. Both are animated movies.
C. Both are adapted from novels. D. Both are directed by Antoine Fuqua.
23. Where is this text most likely taken from
A. A romance novel. B. A travel guide.
C. A school textbook. D. An entertainment magazine.
B
Most of you are probably familiar with various stories of searching for alien life, but have you heard about the
scientist who was responsible for detecting the first traces of intelligent life lurking throughout our galaxy This is
Frank Drake’s story.
At the age of 8, his father one day told Drake there are other worlds in space, which astounded him. He had no
idea that such a thing was a possibility — he thought Earth was it. So he wondered, what are they like Are the
people the same as us Do they look the same way we do What’s their planet like And of course, at that time,
there was no way that those questions could be answered in the slightest.
Later on, when he was in college, he chose the elementary astronomy course. In the course, he went to the
campus observatory, and one of the things he observed was the planet Jupiter. Even through a small telescope, it
was just very clear that it was another world but not a picture in a book or something, which made Drake deeply
absorbed.
Frank Drake is mostly known for developing the Drake equation (德雷克方程式), which is a mathematical
equation developed to estimate the number of detectable alien civilizations in the Milky Way.
People always say that the search for alien life has failed. “You’ve been searching for 60 years and you haven’
t found anything. So doesn’t that say that intelligent life is very rare ” “That’s wrong, because the amount of
searching we’ve done has hardly touched the number of possibilities that are out there. We’ve only covered a tiny,
tiny fraction of all the possibilities,” Drake said. “When you spend your entire life on the things you love, you live
a better life than most people,” he added.
24. What does the underlined word “astounded” probably mean
A. Astonished. B. Moved. C. Discouraged. D. Confused.
25. What aroused Drake’s greater interest in astronomy during college
A. His observation of intelligent life in space.
B. His firsthand view of Jupiter through a telescope.
C. His teaching experience in elementary astronomy class.
D. His achievement in creating the famous Drake equation.
26. What is Drake’s attitude toward the alien searching work
A. It is a total failure. B. There are various benefits.
C. It is too expensive. D. There are many possibilities.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Drake
A. Gifted and hardworking. B. Inquiring and brave.
C. Passionate and persevering. D. Inventive and sharp-minded.
C
When Anna Chen started her weekly nature walks in a small urban forest park in early 2023, she only sought
an escape from her high-pressure office job and endless screen time. What she never expected was a profound and
lasting improvement in her well-being: after just two months of regular walks, her stress levels dropped sharply,
her sleep quality improved dramatically, and her work focus strengthened significantly. Her experience is backed
by a growing body of research showing that even short, regular exposure to natural environments has proven
benefits for human mental and physical health.
To verify this effect, Dr. Ryan Park, an environmental psychologist from the University of California and his
team carried out a 4-week controlled experiment. They divided 220 adult participants into two groups: one spent at
least 20 minutes daily in any green space, while the other remained in urban built environments with no nature
exposure. All participants took regular cortisol (皮 质 醇 ) tests and completed standard health assessments
throughout the experiment.
“Nature is not a luxury for those with free time, but a basic necessity for our brain and physical health,” says
Dr. Park. “Our controlled study found that the nature exposure group had 32% lower levels of cortisol, the body’s
main stress hormone, than the control group.”
Dr. Park’s team also found that students taking a 15-minute pre-exam nature walk scored 18% higher on
average, while office workers with window views of trees reported 25% fewer annual sick days. “You don’t need to
hike in faraway national parks to get these benefits,” he notes. “Even a community garden, tree-lined street or short
local park walk works. Connecting with nature is a simple, accessible way to care for our well-being.”
28. What can we infer about Anna Chen’s initial nature walks
A. They were strongly supported by her office manager.
B. They were designed to improve her work performance.
C. They brought her surprising mental health advantages.
D. They completely changed her attitude towards the outdoors.
29. What is the key difference between the two groups in the experiment
A. Their daily access to natural green spaces.
B. Their age and physical health condition.
C. The time they spent on outdoor activities.
D. The frequency of their cortisol level tests.
30. What does Dr. Park imply in the last paragraph
A. Urban people have no access to natural spaces.
B. Community gardens are better than city parks.
C. Most people have broken their bond with nature.
D. Even tiny natural spaces can bring health benefits.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. The Power of Short Nature Exposure for Health
B. The Rise of Outdoor Activities in Urban Areas
C. The Harm of Busy Office Work to Well-being
D. The Bond Between Humans and Nature
D
Does your heart sink when you see a supermarket bin full of unopened, in-date food disposed of at closing
time Mine does. That feeling only deepened after I volunteered at a UK food bank, where I watched families
struggle to afford basic groceries, while perfectly edible food was being abandoned by retailers (零售商) every
single day.
Food waste is a global crisis troubling the retail and grocery sector. The UN Food and Agriculture
Organization reports that roughly 14% of food produced worldwide is lost between harvest and retail, with a further
17% wasted in households, restaurants and retail outlets. While many supermarkets have trialled donation schemes
or end-of-day discounts, UK-based app Too Good To Go has pioneered a creative solution: it lets customers buy
“magic bags” of surplus (剩余的) food from shops and restaurants for just a third of the original price.
Launched in 2016, the app now operates in 17 countries, boasting more than 75 million registered users. Each
magic bag is a lucky dip: it might contain baked goods, fresh produce, ready meals or dairy items that would
otherwise be abandoned at closing.
Crucially, none of the food in the magic bags is unsafe or past its expiry date. Instead, this surplus food has a
clear source: it is the stock shops fail to sell before closing time each day. It mainly includes extra loaves of bread,
unsold pre-made salads, and other items that remain in stores but cannot be put on sale the next day. In other words,
all the food in the bags comes from the daily leftover stock of local shops and restaurants. Many small cafes and
bakeries report the app has not only reduced their food waste, but also attracted new, loyal customers.
Dr. Elena Marquez, lead researcher on the 2023 industry study into food waste reduction, notes that while the
app cannot single-handedly fix the global food waste crisis, it delivers a win-win model for the sector. “This
technology is a reminder that small, accessible actions can drive meaningful change,” she says. “It turns a pressing
environmental and social challenge into value for businesses, families and our planet, and sets a powerful example
for more sustainable solutions going forward.”
32. What can be learned about the author from the first paragraph
A. He once worked in a local supermarket.
B. He has deep sympathy for needy families.
C. He helped deliver food to local retailers.
D. He throws away unsold food at closing.
33. What is the core purpose of the app Too Good To Go
A. To help shops promote new products.
B. To sell discounted food near its due date.
C. To prevent surplus food from being wasted.
D. To connect food banks with local retailers.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. How magic bags are priced. B. Why magic bag food is safe.
C. What food customers prefer. D. Where surplus food comes from.
35. What can we infer about the app from the last paragraph
A. It has solved the global food crisis completely.
B. It has a positive and far-reaching influence.
C. It has only gained popularity in the UK market.
D. It has a dominant role in global waste reduction.
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。
What Is a Lawnmower (割草机) Parent
You’ve heard of the “helicopter parent” — those overprotective caregivers who swoop in the moment their
child meets a problem. Now a new term is sweeping playgrounds across the US: the “lawnmower parent.” 36
Lawnmower parents get their name because they mow down all challenges, conflicts or struggles their
children might face before the kids have to deal with them themselves. Unlike helicopter parents who only keep a
close watch, they completely remove obstacles before their kids even see them. 37 For example, a dad
once rushed to school with an expensive water bottle just because his teen complained about the school’s water
fountains. True story!
This parenting style comes from deep love, but it brings serious long-term harm to kids’ growth. Clinical
psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Cohen says adults raised by lawnmower parents often struggle with basic life difficulties.
38 “When parents take away all conflict, kids lose the key skill of handling frustration and disappointment,”
she explains.
Many parents don’t even notice they’re acting this way. I’ll admit I’ve been both a helicopter and a
lawnmower parent to my 3-year-old son. 39 I even asked others to blow on his hot sweet potato fries when
I stepped away for a second. This bad habit starts early, even with little kids on the playground.
Letting kids face challenges is the only way to help them grow into independent, healthy adults. 40 It
may be tough at the beginning. It’s never easy to stand by while your kid goes through a hard time, but the ability
to deal with setbacks is the most valuable life skill you can give them.
A. They should seek suggestions from their parents.
B. They can’t handle workplace stress or difficult relationships well.
C. I’ve had similar overly protective moments with my own kid.
D. The best time to break this parenting pattern is right now.
E. Many parents pick up this parenting style from their own families.
F. It describes an even more over-involved parenting style than helicopter parenting.
G. These parents take extreme steps to keep their kids from any discomfort.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was young, I was constantly told I lacked the “natural talent” to become a writer.
My teachers claimed I didn’t have the 41 for storytelling, marking my essays with red notes that
“lacked spark”. My classmates made fun of my rough drafts, joking about my awkward phrasing, and even my
parents suggested that I should 42 a more “practical” career path like accounting or teaching, worried I’d
struggle to make a living from writing.
The 43 around me made me wonder if I could ever reach my 44 . For months, I nearly 45 .
I stuffed my notebooks into the back of my closet and abandoned all unfinished stories, convincing myself what
they said might be 46 .
But one quiet night, as I stared at a half-empty page in an old journal, I picked up a pen again. A firm 47
settled in my mind: If you love it deeply, never stop reaching for it.
From that moment, I made a serious 48 . I rose at dawn to write for an hour daily, 49 how
tired or busy I was. I submitted my pieces to literary magazines every month, even though most were 50 ,
with letters that praised “potential” but declined publication. I hid my disappointment from others, choosing instead
to learn from every 51 and refine my craft gradually, rewriting sentences until they flowed naturally.
Years later, my first short story was 52 published in a regional literary journal. Readers wrote to say
my words encouraged them to 53 their own dreams, no matter how small. My story has become a (n)
54 to many. I was invited to speak to students, emphasizing that talent is not the sole key to success. What truly
counts is diligence and 55 .
41. A. courage B. gift C. motivation D. patience
42. A. pursue B. avoid C. research D. skip
43. A. parents B. friends C. followers D. doubters
44. A. goal B. job C. hobby D. promise
45. A. made up B. gave up C. slowed down D. broke down
46. A. valuable B. ridiculous C. correct D. wrong
47. A. belief B. hope C. reminder D. memory
48. A. wish B. deal C. commitment D. mistake
49. A. in favor of B. in case of C. instead of D. regardless of
50. A. criticized B. overlooked C. rejected D. delayed
51. A. chance B. effort C. trouble D. failure
52. A. gradually B. instantly C. eventually D. suddenly
53. A. chase B. abandon C. reconsider D. cherish
54. A. exploration B. inspiration C. determination D. dedication
55. A. ambition B. innovation C. confidence D. perseverance
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。
On Feb 6, Nanning’s Qingxiu Mountain kicked 56 its 2026 Spring Festival lantern fair, which ran
until May 5 to deliver a vivid festive experience blending tradition, adventure and technology.
57 (span) 1,430 mu (95.3 hectares) across seven eastern scenic spots, including a music lawn, the fair
promised to be a dazzling celebration for visitors of all ages.
Forty-three intricate lantern installations 58 (brighten) the mountains and waters. Standout 59
(display) included horse-themed creations to mark the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse, such as a lantern featuring
eight horses, 60 symbol of good fortune. The lanterns also wove in elements of Zhuang ethnic culture,
with stylized phoenixes and local cultural designs adding some unique regional charm.
One crowd-pleasing destination was the upgraded Jurassic zone. After dark, forty-five life-sized dinosaur
models, 61 (headline) by a 15-meter-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex, came alive with realistic movements and
sounds, transporting visitors to a prehistoric-like atmosphere. This zone 62 (set) to be an iconic photo
destination for families and groups, making 63 a highlight of social media feeds.
The fair merged ancient intangible heritage with cutting-edge technology. Nightly performances showcased
national-level traditions like iron flower shows, 64 molten iron was struck into the sky to create a shower
of dazzling sparks.
From the first to the eighth day of the Chinese New Year, 700 drones formed dynamic aerial patterns, while
smart robots and robot dogs engaged visitors in 65 (appeal) interactions.
Operating in two phases, the fair ran from Feb 6 to March 8 for the Spring Festival, and from April 16 to May
5 to cover Guangxi’s traditional Sanyuesan Festival.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假如你是李华，发现校园绿化带里常有同学踩踏草坪、乱扔垃圾，破坏了校园环境。请给学校英文广
播站（School English Radio）写一篇广播稿，说明具体情况，呼吁大家保护校园环境。内容要点：
1．陈述具体现象；
2．呼吁爱护环境。
注意：
1．词数 80 左右；
2．开头已给出，不计入总词数；
3．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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。
Alex is a teenager volunteering at the “Silver Harmony” retirement home. Among the residents, Mrs. Jane,
now in her late eighties, holds a special place in the volunteers’ hearts. Every month, they organize a collective
birthday party, a cherished tradition that fills the recreation room with anticipation and joy. The residents,
especially Jane, would often talk about it weeks in advance, their eyes shining with excitement for the upcoming
celebration.
Unfortunately, just before last month’s party, Jane had a bad fall. Her birthday passed while she was in the
hospital. During the volunteers’ visit, she seemed physically better but sad and lost. “I missed the party, didn’t I ”
she sighed, staring out the window. “No cake, no silly hat… just these white walls. This was my worst birthday
ever.” Her words, full of loneliness, strengthened their resolve to do something special.
When Jane finally returned to Silver Harmony, a subtle sadness lingered in her smile. In the common room,
she noticed other residents enjoying their gifts from the recent party. Some were sipping tea from new floral mugs,
and others were reading books they had received or admiring new scarves in the mirror. Her eyes followed them, a
quiet, longing look flashing across her face, though she quickly turned away. Alex watched from across the room,
her unspoken sadness pulling at his heart.
Secretly, the volunteers sprang into action. They booked the recreation room for a private evening, worked
with kind nurses for help, and invited a few of Jane’s closest friends among the residents. They ordered a birthday
cake, gathered decorations, and pooled their money to buy a set of fine wool for her knitting, knowing it was her
favorite hobby. Everything was prepared, step by careful step.
On the chosen day, Jane sat in her usual armchair by the window, seemingly lost in thought. She watched
other residents chat and laugh over a board game, her hands resting quietly in her lap. The contrast between the
lively room and her being alone was striking. Seeing his chance, Alex walked over and offered a smile. “Jane,
could you come with me for a moment There’s something I’d like to show you in the recreation room.”
注意：
1．续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Why are we going there ” Jane asked, looking confused.
After the celebration, Alex helped a tired but smiling Jane back to her room.
参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1~5 BCBCA 6~10 BBAAC 11~15 CBABA 16~20 ACACB
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
21~25 CADAB 26~30 DCCAD 31~35 ABCDB
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36~40 FGBCD
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41~45 BADAB 46~50 CACDC 51~55 DCABD
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. off 57. Spanning 58. brightened 59. displays 60. a
61. headlined 62. was set 63. it 64. where 65. appealing
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
【参考范文】
Dear fellow students,
Recently, have you ever felt upset seeing the lawns trodden and rubbish scattered in our green belts Such
thoughtless acts spoil the tidy look of our campus, making it less inviting．
Our green spaces are more than just plants — they’re our shared “breathing room”. To protect our green
home, we can take small steps. First, stick to the paths and avoid walking on the grass. Second, take our trash away,
throw rubbish into bins and tell our friends to do the same.
Let’s cherish every blade of grass and clean corner. Small acts add up! Together, we can keep our campus
green and lovely.
第二节（满分 25 分）
【参考范文】
“Why are we going there ” Jane asked, looking confused. Alex guided her down the quiet hallway. “The
party was weeks ago,” she murmured. Just then, he pushed the door open. The room was dark for a second before
the soft light from a candle-lit cake lit up twenty smiling faces — volunteers, nurses，her friends — all waiting. A
chorus of “Surprise! Happy Birthday, Jane!” filled the air. Her hands flew to her mouth, and tears immediately
filled her astonished eyes.
After the celebration, Alex helped a tired but smiling Jane back to her room. Jane squeezed his hand. “You
young people… you turned my worst day into my best memory,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. The
simple party, planned after seeing her disappointment and carried out in secret, had done more than they hoped. It
wasn’t about the gifts or the cake, but about fixing a missed moment with kindness right now, showing that even
later in life, no one is ever truly forgotten.
听力原文
Text 1
M: Would you lend me a hand and translate the instruction for me
W: Sorry, I am rather busy this morning. How about tomorrow afternoon I’ll be available then. (1)
Text 2
W: Excuse me. Would you mind giving this credit card to Tom and asking him to give it to his brother (2)
M: No, certainly not. Tom is out for purchases with his colleague. I will preserve it for the time being.
W: OK. But don’t forget to give it to him.
Text 3
M: The office manager is leaving. I’ve been here for ten years. I should get that job.
W: Well, if you’ve worked hard and they like your work, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t.
M: I’m disappointed that they didn’t pick me. (3)
Text 4
W: I have been waiting here for almost half an hour. Why are you so late
M: Sorry for having you wait so long. I was stuck in the traffic jam near the train station after work.
W: The opera is about to begin. The audience have entered. Let’s hurry up. (4)
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M: Susan, do you know what traditional Chinese painting mainly includes
W: Yes. It mainly includes landscape painting, figures, birds and flowers.
M: So which do you like best
W: I love looking at figure paintings most. (5)
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W: All the fast food companies like McDonald’s and Burger King have something in common. Can you spot it
M: They all enjoy a worldwide reputation.
W: But for me, they are all red. (6)
M: Is it a coincidence
W: Certainly not. Red is one of the few colors that cultures all over the world today view positively. Besides,
researchers have found that red can cause a sense of urgency and also increase our appetite.
M: No wonder red is heavily used in their logos.
W: So I’ve decided on the basic color of my future restaurant. (7)
M: I hope you can make your dream come true.
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M: I love all the colors you use.
W: Thank you, Mr. Cooper! I tried to make my own colors based on what you taught us in class yesterday. (8)
It wasn’t easy, though. Sometimes, I added too much of one kind of paint or not enough of another kind.
M: Is that right
W: Yes. Can you see it here I wanted to make purple, but I didn’t use quite enough blue. It turned out just kind of
gray and boring.
M: Well, I think it turned out great anyway! This is part of the fun of painting — discovering what you can do
with a little imagination, taking some risks, and trying to do new things. (9)
W: Thanks for the encouragement.
M: Sometimes the most beautiful things result from artistic accidents. And I’d say the same is true of almost all
interesting things.
W: Are you talking about painting, or about life in general
M: Both.
W: Ha!
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W: Hello, this is the CBC Company. Is that Mr Pitt
M: Yes, speaking.
W: Mr Pitt, we are very pleased with your interview last week, so we would like to offer you the position you
applied for. (10)
M: That’s great. I am very happy to be able to join your company.
W: Could you come to work in two days, that is, next Monday (12)
M: I’d love to, but I’m afraid I cannot make it. I’m in California with my mother now. She fell down the stairs and
had her left arm broken. I’ve promised to stay here with her for a week. (11)(12)
W: Does that mean you’ll be able to come to work the week after next week (12)
M: Yes. By then, my mother will have left the hospital.
W: OK. So see you then.
M: Thank you for your calling, madam.
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W: Hi, I’m Sarah.
M: Hello, Sarah. My name’s Ricky.
W: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here (13)
M: Yes, I just had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too (13)
W: No. I’ve been here for a year. (14)
M: A year That’s a long time.
W: Yes, it is. I went through three months of language training after I first arrived at this college, and now I’m a
psychology student here. Today I’ve come to visit my teacher in the language centre. How long have you been here
M: Only a week.
W: Oh, not long. Where do you live, with a family
M: Yes, I’m staying with a retired couple at the moment. They’re very nice, but I’m looking for a new place
where I can hang out with more people of my age. (15) Do you know of any good places
W: Yes. Actually, my friend John has a spare room in his apartment. And he is looking for a roommate. Would you
like his phone number (16)
M: That would be great! Thanks for your help. (16)
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W: This is the Health & Lifestyle report. Today we will talk about what breakfasts look like around the world.
Americans are not very creative when it comes to breakfast. That is not to say we don’t have many choices.
We do. (17) Common breakfast foods are bacon and eggs, (18) pancakes and sandwiches with eggs etc. But
some foods are simply not on the family breakfast menu — such as fish, tofu, pasta and rice. In some areas of the
world, breakfast includes just about everything. Turkey is one such place. A morning table may have eggs,
bread with butter, honey or jam. Tomatoes, cucumbers, Turkish sausage and tea are also common dishes in a
Turkish breakfast. (19) It’s said that Koreans eat the same foods at breakfast that they may eat at lunch and dinner.
So, you might have rice, soups with tofu and pickled vegetables there. People in some countries keep things very
simple at breakfast. In Italy breakfast is often a cup of coffee with milk and a bread roll with jam. In Brazil
breakfast is not a big deal. That honor goes to lunch. (20) To start their day, Brazilians often drink coffee with
milk — even the children, but for lunch, it’s quite big and rich.

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