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攀枝花市2026届高三第二次统一考试
英 语
本试题卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码贴在条形码区。
2．答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将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，再选涂其它答案标号。答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡上题目所规定的答题区域内作答，答在本试题卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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，从试题所给的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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. When will the two speakers meet
A. At 6:30 p.m. B. At 7:00 p.m. C. At 7:30 p.m.
2. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In the kitchen. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket.
3. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To ask for leave. B. To fill in for George. C. To make an appointment.
4. How is the man feeling now
A. Anxious. B. Disappointed. C. Delighted.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What to do after work. B. Where to have dinner. C. How to do their work well.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How does the man usually spend the weekends
A. Working at the office. B. Resting at home. C. Doing mountain hiking.
7. What does the woman often do at weekends
A. Do outdoor activities. B. Do some cooking. C. Visit friends.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman suffer from
A. The traffic noise. B. The cats’ crying. C. The high rent.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Neighbors.
10. How will the woman solve the problem
A. Complain about it. B. Change the apartment. C. Talk with her neighbors.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Which train does the man recommend
A. The 9:15 train. B. The 9:30 train. C. The 10:30 train.
12. How will the woman get to Platform 4
A. By underground train. B. Over a bridge. C. Through a tunnel.
13. Which option does the woman prefer to buy tickets
A. Ticket machines. B. Ticket office. C. Online booking.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Who is the woman
A. A high school teacher. B. A media host. C. A medical worker.
15. How can the students benefit from the service program
A. Take evening courses. B. Find job chances. C. Learn about society.
16. What is the purpose of the service program
A. To enhance kid-parent relationship.
B. To improve school-community interaction.
C. To help adults better understand school life.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What can we learn about the library
A. It will close down one year later.
B. It is open during public holidays.
C. It typically operates 10 hours a day.
18. How much does a copy cost library users without a copier card
A. 10 cents. B. 20 cents. C. 60 cents.
19. Where is the Story Reading Morning held for young children
A. On the 1st floor. B. On the 2nd floor. C. On the 3rd floor.
20. What is said about the computer use in the library
A. It requires registration.
B. There’s a three-hour limit.
C. It’s free for first-time users.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Four no-net-access destinations in the UK
Shepherds’ Retreat
Grey rock peaks, green fields and speeding clouds are your only neighbors at this distant cottage in the Sperrins. Glass doors open straight on to this landscape, and though there’s no phone reception or wifi, there’s a TV with DVDs, and plenty of books to enjoy by the fire. There are stone circles and mountain bike paths nearby.
Laggan Cottage
On the Ardnish peninsula and accessible only by boat — or a three-hour hike — this comfortable place is seriously remote. There’s zero mobile signal and no TV. Paraffin lamps, wood-burning stoves for hot water and a Calor gas cooker are the only modern conveniences you get. It is perfect for a week of watching the wildlife, hiking, and swimming.
The Straw Cottage
Candles and lanterns, gas lamps and solar lights create atmosphere at this straw-bale cottage, constructed using centuries-old methods. With no electricity or wifi, this home set on Ty Gwyn Farm offers true escapism. Young explorers can play in the stream, follow a treasure hunt and toast marshmallows by the fire. Dogs are welcome, too.
East Lodge
Other than the lack of wifi, East Lodge is a perfectly contemporary cottage. Arch windows accompany modern conveniences including a TV and DVDs for movie nights, though you may prefer to switch off and focus on outdoor fun, biking on mountain paths and watching the wildlife.
21. Which cottage is pet-friendly
A. Shepherds’ Retreat. B. Laggan Cottage.
C. The Straw Cottage. D. East Lodge.
22. What can visitors do in Laggan Cottage and East Lodge
A. Read by the fire. B. Swim in the stream.
C. Bike on mountain paths. D. Watch the wildlife.
23. What might attract travelers to the four destinations
A. Convenient location. B. Back-to-nature stays.
C. Fashionable decoration. D. Modern conveniences.
B
When she was 61, Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean. In March 2021, she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and fierce currents. “We would take turns rowing in three-hour interval and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says. “For the first 15 days, I was seasick, so I hardly ate anything. I was just rowing and collapsing. I went through some pretty dark times.”
But after 42 days on the water, Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean. “I was totally worn out and I was also so proud of myself,” she says.
Davies began rowing when she was 53, after spotting a six-oar rowing boat in Bristol harbor. Attracted by its size and appearance, she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run. “Barely had I got on the water when I knew I’d never get enough of it,” she says. “Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”
It wasn’t until 2017, though, that her Atlantic plans were born. Suffering from a herniated disc, she was only able to drag herself out of bed. “I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she recalls. “One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better, I would row across an ocean.”
After successful surgery, Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows. Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence. Soon after, she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately.
“In June, I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year. After all, we need things to look back on,” she says.
24. What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic
A. She suffered a lot during the process.
B. She only slept for an hour per day.
C. She was the oldest woman to finish it.
D. She finished the journey with six other elderly women.
25. How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row
A. Amazed. B. Proud. C. Relieved. D. Impressed.
26. What inspired Davies to row across the Atlantic
A. Some female explorers’ stories.
B. Sufferings from her serious disease.
C. A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat.
D. Experiences and advice from some women.
27. Which of the following best describes Davies
A. Daring and co-operative. B. Humble and self-motivated.
C. Determined and sensitive. D. Strong-willed and ambitious.
C
In the summers of 2018 and 2019, ecologist James Ryalls and his colleagues would go out to a field near Reading in southern England to stare at the insects flying around black mustard plants. Each time a bee, moth, butterfly or other insect tried to get at the pollen (花粉) in the small yellow flowers, they’d make a note.
It was part of an unusual experiment. Some plots of mustard plants were surrounded by pipes that released ozone and nitrogen oxides — polluting gases produced around power plants and conventional cars. Other plots had pipes releasing normal air.
The results shocked the scientists. Plants covered by pollutants were visited by up to 70 percent fewer insects overall, and their flowers received 90 percent fewer visits compared with those in unpolluted plots. “We didn’t expect it to be quite as dramatic as that,” says study coauthor Robbie Girling, an entomologist at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia.
A growing body of research suggests that pollution can disturb insect attraction to plants — at a time when many insect populations are already suffering deep declines due to agricultural chemicals, habitat loss and climate change. Around 75 percent of wild flowering plants and around 35 percent of food crops rely on animals to move pollen around, so that plants can fertilize one another and form seeds. The black mustard plants used in the experiment exhibited a drop of 14 percent to 31 percent in successful pollination (授粉) as measured by the number of seedpods (豆荚), seeds per pod and seedpod weight from plants surrounded by dirty air.
“This research is still young,” says Jeff Riffell, a neuroscientist at the University of Washington. “We’re only touching the tip of the iceberg in terms of how these effects are influencing these insects. We’ll work out how strong and widespread these effects of pollution are, and how they operate.”
28. What does the author describe in Paragraph 1
A. The harmony of plants and bees.
B. The vast biodiversity in the fields.
C. The cooperation among ecologists.
D. The procedure of an experiment.
29. Why is the data used in Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4
A. To praise ecologists’ efforts.
B. To criticize an accepted fact.
C. To show the bad effects of pollution.
D. To contrast with the previous results.
30. Which aspect of the research does Jeff Riffell talk about in the last paragraph
A. The direction. B. The method.
C. The achievement. D. The application.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Pollutants Influence Power Plants B. Air Pollution Endangers Pollination
C. Ecologists Work to Protect Insects D. Poisonous Gases Threaten Humans
D
In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This dislike for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place.
Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered. Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.
However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.
These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.
32. What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument
A. Positive. B. Disapproving.
C. Respectful. D. Ambiguous.
33. Why do many people try to avoid arguments
A. They fear being ignored.
B. They lack debating skills.
C. They may feel bad even if they win.
D. They are not confident in themselves.
34. What does the underlined phrase “spell out” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Explain. B. Defend.
C. Conclude. D. Repeat.
35. What is the key to “winning” an argument according to the author
A. Sense of logic. B. Understanding from both sides.
C. Proper manners. D. Solid supporting evidence.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Many people struggle to say “no” to requests from others, both in the workplace and their personal lives. Saying no isn’t always negative. 36 Declining the tasks we can’t handle is an exercise in self-care. It’s about respecting our own time, energy, and personal limits, and being respected in return. It’s also about reducing stress and learning how to set boundaries.
However, saying no isn’t easy for some people. 37 For these people, a “soft no” can be a good start. This involves providing an explanation, without being overly apologetic. For instance, “Thank you so much for asking me to work on this project. It sounds really interesting, but I can’t handle this right now.” Over time, as confidence grows, use “hard no” responses. A “hard no” is firm, clear, and brief. For example, “No, thank you,” or “Thank you, but I’m not available this week.” 38
Learning to say no doesn’t mean we can’t ever say yes. However, we should only accept requests that match with our personal values, make us feel good, and for which we truly have the time and energy.
39 A recent study showed that the negative consequences of declining requests are less than we think, especially in social situations. Furthermore, we tend to overestimate how others will react to our refusals. In fact, most reactions are far more positive or neutral than we anticipate.
Of course, having difficulty saying no isn’t a mental illness. If it keeps bothering you, however, it might be a sign of something deeper. This behavior can reveal low self-esteem (自尊) or personality disorders. 40
A. In these cases, seeking treatment can allow the person to deal with any underlying issues.
B. Perhaps we worry unnecessarily about saying no to other people.
C. We struggle with refusal because we value our friendship.
D. Saying yes to everything is a people-pleasing behavior.
E. It can be a skill that requires intentional practice.
F. Saying no gets easier the more we practice.
G. It can be a healthy thing.
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。
People may misunderstand what they used to be familiar with.
One day a 41 professor was invited to our school, teaching us 42 management principles in a school hall. As she 43 a glass of water, we expected she’d ask the 44 “glass half-empty or glass half-full” question. 45 , the professor asked, “How heavy is this glass of water I’m holding ”
Excitedly, all of us 46 out answers ranging from eight ounces to a couple of pounds.
“In my view,” she replied, “the absolute 47 of this glass doesn’t matter. It all depends on how long I hold it. For a minute or two, it’s fairly light. For an hour straight, my arm might 48 a little. For a day straight, my arm will likely feel completely paralyzed, 49 me to drop the glass to the floor. In each case, the glass doesn’t change, 50 the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels to me.”
Seeing our favorable expression, she continued, “Your stresses and worries in life are very much like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and 51 happens. Think about them a bit longer and you begin to ache a little. Think about them all day long, and you’ll feel paralyzed — 52 of doing anything else 53 you drop them.”
It’s important to remember to 54 your stresses and worries. No matter what happens during the day, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don’t carry them through the night and into the next day with you. If you still feel the weight of yesterday’s stress, it’s a strong sign that it’s time to put the 55 down.
41. A. chemistry B. physics C. psychology D. biology
42. A. health B. class C. time D. stress
43. A. drank B. raised C. drew D. fetched
44. A. typical B. meaningful C. simple D. ordinary
45. A. However B. Moreover C. Therefore D. Instead
46. A. pointed B. spoke C. shouted D. figured
47. A. volume B. weight C. content D. size
48. A. ache B. weaken C. shake D. injure
49. A. inviting B. pushing C. forcing D. inspiring
50. A. so B. or C. and D. but
51. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
52. A. unconfident B. incapable C. unaware D. unconscious
53. A. until B. though C. unless D. after
54. A. turn down B. get over C. hold back D. let go of
55. A. feelings B. regret C. glass D. emotions
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。
“Du Fu: China’s Greatest Poet”, 56 (release) on BBC as well as CCTV-9, has attracted worldwide attention. Praised as “China’s greatest poet”, Du Fu 57 (introduce) to the Western world in documentary form for the first time in April 2020.
The documentary uses “the greatest” 58 (describe) Du Fu, not only in China, but also in the field of world literature, 59 (put) him alongside Dante and Shakespeare, and pointing out that there is no such figure in the West as Du Fu. It also explores Du Fu 60 visiting modern China, following his life and footsteps through places like Xi’an, Chengdu, and Changsha.
The documentary also gives highly favorable 61 (recognize) to the long tradition of Chinese poetry, which is earlier than Homer’s Iliad and The Odyssey, and shows that the period 62 Emperor Xuanzong ruled China in the Tang Dynasty was the 63 (bright) era of culture and the most splendid era of poetry. At that time, there was no civilization in the world that possessed such elegance and culture as the Chinese civilization.
From 64 Englishman’s point of view, historian Michael Wood tries to find traces (踪迹) of Du Fu in a 65 (rapid) changing China, where poets have always been seen as the trusted recorders of the people’s hearts and the nation’s history. “And for the Chinese, Du Fu is more than a poet,” said Wood. “For generations, he has been the protector of the moral conscience of the nation.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，本期你校开展了一些课后社会实践活动，包括参观红色历史纪念地、农业劳动体验、参观工厂和企业、志愿服务等。请你写一篇心得体会向某英文报投稿，内容包括：
（1）你的课后社会实践活动经历； （2）你的收获及感悟。
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。
参考词汇：社会实践 —— social practice
________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
I’d always been told to take care of my older brother, Brian, who was born weak and small. My mom saw my larger size and strong body as a sign that I was a protector for Brian. However, that was not the case.
One day before Halloween (万圣节) our school held a pumpkin-carving contest. First prize was $100, and I knew just how I would spend it. There was a brand-new game I was eager to own. So I decided the first prize definitely had to land in my pocket.
When I had to carve the pumpkin (南瓜), I realized that with my big clumsy fingers I’d surely ruin it. I thought of Brian’s smaller, delicate hands and knew he was the man for the job. I immediately begged Brian. Unexpectedly, he asked for a cut. That was fifty-fifty. Quickly doing the math in my head, I figured out even if I split the first prize, I’d still have enough money for the game. So I gave in to Brian’s demands. Working together with him on the pumpkin, I told Brian how I’d spend the prize money. With skillful hands Brian carved the perfect face, and now we had the best pumpkin ever.
Then the unexpected happened: We came in second. Unfortunately, second prize was only $50, and I needed every penny of that to buy the game. The day of the awards ceremony, the headmaster handed over the money to me because Brian was home, sick with cold.
If he really wanted to win, he would have been here today, I thought to myself, justifying stealing the money from under poor Brian’s runny nose. With hardly a thought, I ran to the store and bought my dream game. That night when Brian asked if we had won, I denied, afraid to look into his eyes.
The whole thing was never mentioned again until the day when Brian was packing for college. I was helping him pack when I came across an old photograph album filled with photos he had taken as the school photographer.
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。
Paragraph 1 I was enjoying the photos when one caught my eye.
Paragraph 2 “You actually knew but didn’t say anything all these years ” I was shocked.
攀枝花市2026届高三第二次统考
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分。）
1-5BCACA 6-10BAABC 11-15BCABC 16-20BCBBA
第二部分 阅读理解（共2节，满分50分。）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分。）
21-23CDB 24-27ADAD 28-31DCAB 32-35BCAB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分。）
36. G 37. E 38. F 39. B 40. A
第三部分 英语知识运用（共2节，满分45分。）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分15分。）
41-45CDBAD 46-50CBACD 51-55ABADC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分。）
56. released 57. was introduced 58. to describe 59. putting 60. by
61. recognition 62. when 63. brightest 64. an 65. rapidly
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分。）
第一节（满分15分）
（一）应用文评分标准
档次 分值 具体描述
第五档 13～15 内容表达完整，语言基本无误，行文连贯，表达清楚。
第四档 10～12 内容表达比较完整，语言有少量错误，行文基本连贯，表达基本清楚。
第三档 7～9 只写出了部分要点，语言有一些错误，尚能达意。
第二档 4～6 内容遗漏较多，语言错误很多，影响表达。
第一档 0～3 只能写出与要求内容有关的一些单词或个别句子。
（二）给分要点
（1）你的课后社会实践活动经历；
（2）你的收获及感悟。
第二节（满分25分）
读后续写评分标准
第五档（21-25分）
●创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融洽度高；
●使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达流畅；可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理解；
●有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，前后呼应，意义连贯。
第四档（15-20分）
●创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度较高；
●使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，表达比较流畅；可能有些许错误，但不影响理解；
●比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。
第三档（9-14分）
●创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关；
●使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误或不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解；
●基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。
第二档（5-8分）
●内容或逻辑上有一些重大问题，续写不够完整，与原文情境有一定程度脱节；
●所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多，且比较低级，影响理解；
●未能有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。
第一档（1-4分）
●内容或逻辑上有较多重大问题，或有部分内容抄自原文，续写不够完整，与原文情境基本脱节；
●所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误很多，严重影响理解；
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Text 1
M: Hey, Lily, Ne Zha 2 is on at Star Cinema. How about watching it
W: Sure, I love Ne Zha, but what time exactly
M: It starts at seven thirty p.m. We can meet half an hour earlier at the entrance of the cinema.
W: Okay, I’ll leave home at six thirty p.m. See you then.
Text 2
W: Can you help me reach that bottle of juice on the top shelf
M: Sure. Here you go.
W: Thanks. Now, we just need milk and eggs and then we can go to the checkout.
Text 3
W: William, are you OK I can barely hear you.
M: I don’t feel very good, Miss Green. I need to take the day off.
W: All right. I think you’re supposed to see the doctor at once. George will fill in for you.
Text 4
M: Hooray! The rain stopped and the sun finally came out!
W: Good. Then we can continue our plan to go hiking this afternoon. Amy will be very happy about it.
M: Yeah. She would be very disappointed if we couldn’t make it to the countryside.
Text 5
W: We’ve only got an hour before we finish work, and I’m wondering whether you want to play basketball afterwards.
M: Yeah, sure. I remember you beat me last time! We can get a meal at that Spanish restaurant before that.
W: Good idea, I’m really hungry.
Text 6
W: Mark, you always sit down and watch TV at weekends. Don’t you think it’s boring
M: I am usually busy with work. It is a kind of relaxation for me.
W: Of course, it’s your business, but you should have better recreation than watching TV. You should get out of the house, just like me.
M: How do you usually spend the weekends
W: Well, I do mountain hiking on Saturday, and I go windsurfing with my friends on Sunday.
M: The windsurfing must be attractive. I’ve always wanted to try it.
Text 7
M: You are always taking a cat nap! What did you do at night
W: My apartment is near the road, and there are so many cars passing by every morning. They make so much noise. I often can’t sleep well.
M:That’s terrible! Do you have any solutions
W: Actually no.
M: Well, how about changing the apartment
W: I don’t think it’s a good idea. The rent for my apartment is very low and it is near the bus station. It’s convenient to go to work.
M: No wonder you get to the office so early every day. Do other people also complain about it
W: Yes, most of them do.
M: Why not discuss it with your neighbors I’m sure they could come up with some good ideas.
W: I will take your advice. Thank you.
Text 8
W: Excuse me, could you help me read this train timetable I’m having trouble understanding it.
M: Of course. Where are you trying to go
W: I need to get to Oxford for a university visit. There are so many options here. The 9:15 train seems perfect — it arrives at 10:30.
M: Actually, that’s not your best choice. The 9:15 requires you to change trains at Reading Station. If you take the 9:30 instead, it goes directly to Oxford.
W: Oh, thank you. I definitely prefer a direct train. Which platform does the 9:30 leave from
M: Let me check... It sets off from Platform 4. You’ll need to go through the underground tunnel to get there.
W: How long does the journey take
M: It takes exactly one hour, so you’ll arrive at 10:30, the same as the other option, but without the trouble of changing trains.
W: That’s wonderful! And where can I buy tickets
M: There are ticket machines near the entrance, or you can use the ticket office. The machines are usually faster.
W: OK. I will go with the former. Thank you so much for your help!
M: You’re welcome. Good luck with your university visit!
Text 9
W: Welcome to Education Update. This is Cathy. We have Robert Hall from Mountainside High School with us today. Hello, Mr. Hall. Could you tell us the service program in your school
M: OK, it goes like this. On certain days each month, adults from the neighborhood sit in class with the students and see what’s going on in the school.
W: That’s interesting. What else can they do
M: They can also take adult courses in the evenings for both fun and serious learning.
W: What about the students What can they do in the program
M: Well, they can change places with adults and go working on a farm or in a factory or taking care of the housework.
W: Good. This helps them better understand the lives of their parents and know more about their neighborhood.
M: Yes, students have a chance to work in hospitals, nursing homes, libraries and even in government offices.
W: So the school is not only part of the students’ lives, but also part of the neighborhood.
M: That’s exactly what our service program is for.
W: Great. Thank you, Mr. Hall.
Text 10
W: Here’s your new library card. It will run out one year later from today and allow you to borrow up to 15 books per month. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day except Sundays and public holidays. On the first floor, you’ll find fiction, literature, biography, travel and lifestyle books, gardening books, and cookbooks. There’s also a photocopier for public use. Copies cost twenty cents each, but I recommend you buy a monthly copier card for $ 10, which gives you 60 copies per month at a reduced price.
On the second floor, you’ll find technology, geography, science books, and children’s books. There’s a small children’s recreation area there as well, and on Saturdays, we hold a story reading morning for young kids.
The third floor has history, maps, newspapers, journals, and arts and humanities books.
We have computers with Internet access on the fourth floor. The computers are free to use, but there’s a two-hour limit. It’s first-come, first-served. Just put your name down on the list if you want to use one. If you want to use your own computer in the library, we have free wireless access as well.
That’s about it. Do you have any questions
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