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2025—2026 学年第二学期期中测试
高二英语试题
(考试时间：120 分钟 总分：150 分)
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，从题中所给的 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 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the woman concerned about
A. The cost of hiring. B. The need for training. C. The condition of the office.
2. Why was the man not sure about the delivery time
A. He forgot the schedule. B. He didn’t read the update. C. His computer was broken.
3. How did the man feel about the film they watched
A. Bored. B. Impressed. C. Disappointed.
4. What is the woman’s special skill
A. Drawing quickly. B. Playing basketball. C. Making new things.
5. How did Ben meet Jennifer
A. In a dancing club. B. At a college event. C. Through a family member.
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。
6. What was the man’s main complaint about the restaurant
A. The tables were too close. B. The service was too slow. C. The food was too expensive.
7. Why does the woman want to try the restaurant
A. It caters to her sister’s preference. B. There’s a special party for vegetarian.
C. Her sister’s birthday is approaching. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What is the student’s problem with the reflective journal
A. She doesn’t know what to write first. B. She cannot find the online materials.
C. She has missed Professor May’s lecture.
9. Where can the student find help for the first section
A. In the textbook. B. From other students. C. On the class website.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
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10. Where did the damage mainly happen
A. In the library. B. In the sports hall. C. In the main building.
11. What will the workers do at 8 a. m.
A. Repair the roof. B. Remove fallen trees. C. Fix broken windows.
12. What is the reason for changing the work order
A. To save money. B. Because of bad weather. C. To avoid disturbing students.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Gathering information. B. Selling organic food. C. Promoting a product.
14. What is the purpose of the man’s work
A. To sell more junk food. B. To help green businesses. C. To study children’s habits.
15. What does the woman usually avoid buying
A. Brightly packaged items. B. Cheap and organic products. C. Products with simple packaging.
16. What is the woman’s opinion about eco-friendly products’ prices
A. She can’t afford them. B. She accepts a higher price.
C. She thinks it is necessary to lower them.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What did the speaker study in college
A. Business. B. Literature. C. Fine Arts.
18. What was the speaker’s first job after college
A. A cover designer. B. A book illustrator. C. An art teacher.
19. Why do many potential clients prefer printed artwork
A. It proves quality. B. It is easier to carry. C. It is more colorful.
20. What is the first suggestion the speaker gives to young artists
A. To organize art by types. B. To enter art competitions. C. To carry original art to interviews.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting
George F. Getz, Jr. founded the Hall of Flame in 1961. He organized the National Historical Fire Foundation
as a non-profit organization to promote the programs of a museum which he named the Hall of Flame. Mr. Getz
began to collect fire apparatus (设备) of all types from all over the world after the 1955 Christmas present of a
1924 American LaFrance fire engine from his wife, Olive Atwater Getz. Upon Mr. Getz’s passing in 1992, Mr.
Getz’s son Bert, and his two sons Bert Jr. and George continued to serve as members of the NHFF board of trustees
(董事会), with George serving as President.
Our Exhibit Galleries
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The Hall of Flame has over 130 wheeled pieces in the collection. There are over 10,000smaller objects, all of
which relate to the history of firefighting. It has several exhibit galleries. Visitors receive a guidebook which
describes the major exhibits.
Gallery Ⅲ: Motorized Apparatus Gallery Ⅳ: Motorized Apparatus
Fire Alarm Telegraph (电报) Systems Arm Patch (臂章) Exhibit
Gallery I: Hand & Horse Drawn Apparatus Gallery Ⅱ: Motorized Apparatus
Fire Mark Exhibit Fire Engine Available for Boarding
Begin Tour Here
Admission
$15 for visitors ages 62+
$19 for adults ages 18+
$15 for students ages 6-17
$10 for children ages 3-5
Children under age 3 are admitted free of charge.
Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off standard admission.
21. What do we know about the Hall of Flame
A. Olive Atwater Getz founded it as a gift for her husband.
B. Mr. Getz’s family members stuck to serving the board.
C. Most of the smaller objects were related to the history of firefighting.
D. All devices were collected from Mr. Getz’s country. 22. In which gallery can visitors get on a fire engine
A. Gallery Ⅲ. B. Gallery I. C. Gallery Ⅱ. D. Gallery Ⅳ.
23. If a group of 20 students of 16 years old visit the museum, how much should they pay in total
A. $300. B. $380. C. $200. D. $240.
B
David Popa was born and raised in New York City (NYC). His love for art began in his childhood, under the
guidance of his father, Albert Popa. Albert, one of NYC’s first graffiti (涂鸦) writers, later turned to traditional
painting and passed on his skills to his son. This unique interaction of graffiti’s free spirit and the discipline of traditional painting shaped David’s artistic vision. His passion for street art and big wall paintings grew during his college years, where he experimented with wall paintings, combining urban art with the physical and temporary nature of his creations.
In 2017-2018, David relocated to Finland, where he found inspiration in the raw beauty of the Nordic
landscape. It was here that he pioneered his art form, creating large artworks using natural materials, such as chalk
and earth pigments (颜料).
Drawing inspiration from prehistoric cave drawings, David describes himself as a “paleo-painter”, continuing
the ancient tradition of making art directly from the natural world around him.
David’s work is a harmonious mix of anthropology (人类学), nature, and art. By using natural pigments and
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water sourced from his work sites, he creates pieces that connect with the earth. His creations are typically situated
in remote, otherworldly locations, often on small islands in the Nordic region. These artworks are subject to nature,
lasting from a few days to a few months before they are reclaimed by the environment.
The impermanent nature of David’s work is central to his artistic philosophy. For instance, his first major
project Ephemeral, created in 2020, featured the integration of art and nature, showing the short-lived beauty that
defines David’s work.
He wholeheartedly accepts the unpredictability of the natural world, including elements like bird droppings
and sudden storms in his art. These interactions result in dynamic pieces that beautifully highlight the shortness of
life, showing the beauty of impermanence, and reminding us to appreciate the momentary wonders of life.
24. What mainly influenced David Popa’s early artistic style
A. The traditional painting skills he learned in college.
B. The combination of graffiti spirit and traditional painting.
C. The beautiful natural environment of New York City.
D. The prehistoric cave drawings he studied in his childhood.
25. What does the underlined word “paleo-painter” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. A painter painting on ancient cave walls. B. A painter creating artworks on small islands.
C. A painter using methods similar to early humans. D. A painter concentrating on Nordic landscapes.
26. What can we learn about David Popa’s works
A. They are usually protected and kept for a long time.
B. They use natural materials found at the creation sites.
C. They are mainly made in modern city centers.
D. They are completed with the help of local people.
27. What is the key idea of David Popa’s artistic philosophy
A. Art should be created indoors to keep safe and clean.
B. Artists should control every part of their works.
C. The temporary beauty of art is valuable and meaningful.
D. Urban art is better connected with people’s daily life.
C
Across Hawaii, what looks like a bad haircut on the landscape is marking the slow death of the coconut palm
(椰子树), thanks to the coconut rhinoceros beetle (椰树犀牛甲虫) or CRB. Today, all that stands between the
beetle and a palm-poor Hawaii is a small team of scientists, field crews and two trained dogs.
The beetle was first detected in Hawaii on Dec. 23, 2013, at a golf course on Hickam AirForce Base. “But who
was responsible is really hard to prove. You’d have to find the transported goods that came in years before we even
knew the beetle was here,” said Keith Weiser, deputy incident commander for CRB Response.
At first, the beetle population appeared to be under control. But in 2019, it began its great growth. “We
basically lost control once it hit central Oahu,” said professor and investigator Michael Melzer. “With the tools we
have, we’re not going to eliminate it on Oahu.” After that determination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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(USDA) told the team to pull back to the ports in order to focus on stopping accidental beetle carriers there.
When the beetle was discovered on Kauai in 2023, Dr. Melzer thought there was a chance of elimination.
“But it turned out the beetle had already been widespread there,” he said. In May and July, beetles were discovered
in two shipments on Lanai and were destroyed. On the Big Island, the team is trying to eliminate the beetle, which
was found in March, before it’s too late.
The state is stepping in to help. This spring, the Hawaii government provided $500,000annually for the next
two years to CRB Response. The same bill added “Biosecurity” to the name of the Hawaii Department of
Agriculture in a show of urgency.
“We should be prepared if there is no funding from the USDA,” Dr. Weiser said. Ultimately, the team can only
delay the beetle’s spread. “We don’t have the resources to stop it,” he added. “We’ve just given people a few more
good years with palms.”
28. Why does the author mention Keith Weiser’s words in paragraph 2
A. To stress the challenges of proving the beetle’s origin. B. To explain the beetle’s living habits.
C. To describe the goods infected by the beetle. D. To introduce the beetle’s harm to palm trees.
29. The underlined word “elimination” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. control B. spread C. removal D. study
30. What can be inferred about the CRB crisis in Hawaii from the passage
A. More financial support is needed to eliminate CRB.
B. Hawaii government’s bill has no practical impact.
C. The beetles haven’t spread to other places.
D. More trained dogs are needed to deal with the beetles.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. The Rapid Spread of CRB Across Hawaiian Islands
B. The Economic Impact of CRB on Hawaii’s Agriculture
C. Scientists’ New Discoveries About CRB Control
D. Hawaii’s Losing Battle Against the CRB
D
Once you’re stuffed from a big meal, most foods lose their appeal. But see a sweet treat and you might be
ready to make room for more. Biology may explain this feeling, a new study led by neuroscientist Marielle Minere
suggests.
Minere first got curious about sugar cravings (渴望) while working with mice in an experiment. “When full,
the mice wouldn’t eat normal food but would eat sugar. That really made us want to know what drives sugar
cravings,” she recalls. So Minere’s team thought out a way to explore which parts of the brain might explain this.
They put special proteins into a few parts of the mice’s brains. These proteins light up when brain cells are
active. The researchers focused on a group of brain cells called the POMC. These cells are known to make mice—
and people—feel full. The team wondered if the same cells might help drive sugar cravings.
When an animal eats, the POMC cells send messages to other groups of brain cells that give a sense of feeling
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full. That feeling tells the animal to stop eating. When the mice were offered sugar, though, a different pathway out
of the POMC lit up. “We found that the POMC cells are also quickly turned on when mice see signs of sugar,” says
Minere.
This pathway, she believes, acts as a sugar-craving circuit. It can overpower the fullness circuit. The
sugar-craving circuit engages a part of the brain that signals rewards and pleasure. This, the researchers think, is
what makes sweets so appealing.
To test if people have the same sugar-craving brain circuit, Minere’s team designed another experiment.
Volunteers agreed to lie in a brain scanner (扫描仪). It recorded brain activity as people were given water or sugar.
When they got sugar, cells in their sugar-craving circuit lit up. This showed that the sugar-craving circuit exists in
both mice and us.
Minere believes there’s a reason why our brains crave sugar. Our ancient ancestors lived in a time when it was
tougher to find food, she says. And sweet foods provide quick energy.
So, Minere says, it’s not your fault if you can’t resist a sweet treat. Blame biology.
32. What inspired Minere to study sugar cravings
A. What is the way to help people lose weight. B. What stops mice from feeling full.
C. Why people avoid foods after a big meal. D. Why mice still eat sugar when full.
33. What is the finding of Minere’s team about the POMC cells
A. They can be activated by the sight of sugar. B. They can drive mice to look for sugar.
C. They can make the brain signal pleasure. D. They can change other types of brain cells.
34. Why do human brains crave sugar according to the study A. Because sweet foods are more delicious than other foods. B. Because ancient humans needed quick energy from sugar.
C. Because modern people have more sugar to eat.
D. Because POMC cells stop working in modern humans.
35. What is Minere’s attitude towards people’s sugar cravings
A. Critical. B. Understanding. C. Doubtful. D. Subjective.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有两项多余。
Lifeguard chairs are essential lifesaving tools widely used in public swimming pools, coastal beaches, and
water parks. 36 With thoughtful design features, they play a key role in ensuring water safety and helping
lifeguards respond to emergencies promptly.
Most lifeguard chairs are elevated, with a strong ladder for easy access. This height design brings two critical
benefits. For one thing, it gives lifeguards a wide view of the entire water area, enabling them to spot potential
dangers like struggling swimmers or sudden currents at a glance. 37
While some lifeguard chairs have a simple structure, high-quality ones are equipped with user-friendly
features to support lifeguards during long shifts. 38 It not only shields lifeguards from strong sunlight and
heavy rain but also reduces glare on the water, helping them maintain clear vision. Additionally, many chairs are
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fitted with built-in storage pockets and side hooks to hold rescue tubes, whistles, and walkie-talkies. 39
In terms of materials, lifeguard chairs are usually made of solid wood or durable plastic. 40 These
materials are not only strong enough to bear weight but also resistant to water and sun damage. Many chairs are
painted in bright colors like white or yellow to make them easy to see from far away.
Lifeguard chairs are truly important for water safety. However, they are not the only tools lifeguards rely on.
They also use lifebuoys, first-aid kits, and loudspeakers to do their jobs well. Together, these tools help keep
swimmers safe and make lifeguards’ work more effective.
A. A common feature is a sunshade on top of the chair.
B. Metal is not often used because it gets too hot in the sun.
C. It is a good place for lifeguards to rest during their breaks.
D. Swimmers should follow lifeguards’ instructions to stay safe.
E. Lifeguards can get these tools fast when an emergency happens.
F. They are designed to help lifeguards do their work better and safer.
G. For another, it allows swimmers to find lifeguards quickly when they need help.
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。
Earlier this year, I was looking for part-time work. A nearby ice cream shop was 41 , so I e-mailed my
résumé (简历) and eventually went in for a trial shift.
That summer, I 42 three shifts a week at Moonmilk. Each time I walked in, I felt a kind of human
connection so 43 that I couldn’t resist the simple joy of befriending my neighbours.
The older women customers were among my 44 . Their concern for me was 45 —they often
asked if I was doing well and told me I looked tired. One regular, who always came alone, 46 a smile as if
she were having the best day of her week. She would methodically (有条不紊地) list the 47 she was
considering before deciding, and she always 48 that we had the best ice cream in the city. Once, a young
couple ahead of her in line quietly 49 an ice cream for her. By the time she 50 , they had already left, and she was extremely 51 by the anonymous (匿名的) act of kindness. Her joy and thankfulness brought tears to my eyes.
In the fall, the full-time job’s schedule became more 52 , and I knew I’d have to reduce my shifts. I
would miss the busyness of the summer season and 53 my favourite customers less often. But my 54
at Moonmilk helped me better understand interactions and connections, which have become sweet memories I will
55 forever.
41. A. advertising B. hiring C. investing D. broadcasting
42. A. served B. composed C. submitted D. tolerated
43. A. dynamic B. negative C. strong D. sensitive
44. A. representatives B. clients C. specialists D. favorites
45. A. face-saving B. eye-catching C. heart-warming D. brain-washing
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46. A. wore B. released C. gave D. restored
47. A. volumes B. kinds C. shapes D. dimensions
48. A. imagined B. dominated C. guaranteed D. mentioned
49. A. conveyed B. purchased C. seized D. conserved
50. A. sustained B. emerged C. reached D. originated
51. A. embarrassed B. moved C. amused D. disturbed
52. A. demanding B. moderate C. regular D. comprehensive
53. A. run into B. look for C. stare at D. rely on
54. A. expectation B. education C. exploration D. experience
55. A. forget B. share C. treasure D. skip
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。
Air pollution has become a life-threatening challenge for India, with its cities consistently ranking among the
most polluted globally. Beyond breathing problems and health risks, this
crisis has a surprising side effect: the nation 56 (experience) a gradual loss of sunlight, a phenomenon
linked to environmental degradation discussed in recent classroom debates on sustainable development.
A recent study, 57 (carry) out by a team of Indian researchers from top universities, has given new
explanations to the issue. It confirms that over the last 30 years, sunshine duration 58 (drop) steadily in
nine out of India’s major geographic regions. The decline, though varying in speed across different areas, is closely
related to the rise of air pollutants like aerosols (气溶胶).
What’s driving this dimming of the Sun Rapid urban 59 (expand), industrial development, and
unsustainable land use have led to increased burning of fossil fuels and biomass (生物质能燃料). These activities
release tiny harmful particles into the air, 60 come from vehicle, industrial emissions and burning crop
waste. In winter, smog and temperature inversions (逆温现象) trap these particles over the Indo-Gangetic Plains,
reducing sunlight reaching the ground even 61 (far). According to Dr. Sachchida Nand Tripathi, 62
leading atmospheric scientist at IIT Kanpur, aerosols have reduced surface sunlight in India by 13% since 1993. This has serious implications: less sunlight slows crop growth, threatening food security, and undermines India’s renewable energy goals, solar power currently 63 (account) for nearly half of the country’s green energy capacity.
Scientists and policymakers are increasingly concerned 64 the long-term impacts of this trend. As
highlighted in our English textbooks, addressing air pollution requires collective action: reducing emissions,
promoting clean energy, and adopting sustainable lifestyles. Only through such 65 (effort) can India
reverse the dimming trend and secure a healthier future for its people.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假设你是校英语报的负责人，在最近的校园调查中，你收集了关于同学们早餐习惯的数据，并制作了
饼状图(如图)。请你根据图表信息，以 “Don’t Ski p Breakfast, Fuel Your Day!” 为题，为校英语报撰写一篇
英文倡议短文，内容包括：
(1) 描述图表中数据；
(2) 分析频繁不吃早餐可能带来的危害 (至少两点) ；
(3) 提出养成健康早餐习惯的倡议与具体建议。
注意：
(1) 写作词数应为 80 个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Don’t Ski p Breakfast, Fuel Your Day!
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。
Ruby always looked up to her cousin Wanda. As an only child, Ruby saw Wanda as the older sister she’d
never had—someone she admired deeply and wanted to copy in every way. Wanda was everything Ruby hoped to
be: beautiful with long brown hair that fell in soft waves, smart enough to get perfect grades in every test, and a
talented piano player who could make everyone in the room quiet with her music. She had a small group of close
friends and an easy sense of style that made every clothes look great—nice, fun, and completely her own. Ruby,
still in high school, paid close attention to every part of Wanda’s life, secretly hoping to go to the same university
as her one day.
Wanda knew Ruby admired her, and she found this love sweet, not annoying. For Christmas that year, she
picked out a soft light-colored sweater with the golden logo of her university on it, knowing how much it would
mean to Ruby. When Ruby opened the gift, her eyes lit up like stars; she hugged Wanda tightly, her voice shaking
with happiness. She wore the sweater to school almost every day, even on warm days, as if it were a lucky thing
that linked her to her dream.
One afternoon, in a lively literature class, Ruby put up her hand quickly to answer a question about poems.
The teacher, looking closely at her from the front, accidentally called her “Wanda”. “I’m so sorry, dear—you just
look so much like her,” the teacher said, feeling upset. But Ruby smiled brightly, pushing a piece of hair behind her
ear. “Don’t say sorry at all—I’m flattered (感到荣幸的),” she said, her chest filling with pride. She even joined the
same after-school clubs Wanda had been in, from the speech team to the art club, trying hard to follow Wanda’s
path. Sometimes classmates laughed at her for copying Wanda, saying she had no personality of her own. However,
the truth was Ruby was different from Wanda. Ruby was more humorous and outgoing.
Finally, the big day came. When Ruby was surfing the Internet for the college admission result, her hands
shook so badly that she could hardly type her login information. She closed her eyes tightly, counting to three
before slowly opening them. The screen showed “Congratulations! You’ve been accepted!”. Seeing that, she let out
a cry of joy, tears running down her face. She called Wanda right away, her voice breaking with excitement as she
thanked her for checking her application and cheering her on. The next day, Wanda took her to visit the campus,
ready to show her the place that would soon be her new home.
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。
As they walked around the beautiful campus, Ruby felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Later that day, over a cup of coffee, Wanda said something that took Ruby by surprise.
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2025—2026 学年第二学期期中测试
高二英语参考答案
听力 (30 分)
1—5 CBBCC 6—10 ACACC 11—15 ACABA 16—20 BCBAB
阅读 (50 分)
21—23 BCD 24—27 BCBC 28—31 ACAD 32—35 DABB 36—40 FGAEB
完形填空 (15 分)
41—45 BACDC 46—50 ABDBC 51—55 BAADC
语法填空 (15 分)
56. is experiencing 57. carried 58. has dropped 59. expansion 60. which
61. further 62. a 63. accounting 64. about/ over 65. efforts
应用文写作 (15 分)
参考范文：
Don’t Skip Breakfast, Fuel Your Day!
Recently, our school English newspaper conducted a survey on students’ breakfast habits. As the pie chart
reveals, only 37% of us never skip breakfast, while 50% miss it once a week, 8% do so several times a week.
Frequent breakfast skipping brings hidden risks. For one thing, it drains our energy, leading to poor
concentration in morning classes. For another, it disrupts our digestive system, increasing the risk of overeating at
lunch and long-term stomach issues.
Let’s take action to build healthy habits! Prepare quick, nutritious meals like milk, eggs or fruit the night
before. Set your alarm 10 minutes earlier to enjoy a warm breakfast. A nourishing morning meal will power your
study and keep you energetic all day!
读后续写 (25 分)
参考范文：
As they walked around the beautiful campus, Ruby felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. Wanda, the
cousin she had always looked up to, enthusiastically pointed out each building and shared her fond memories here.
Wearing the university sweater Wanda had given her, Ruby listened carefully but couldn’t help wondering if she
could ever find her own place here, a place where Wanda had once shone so brightly. Observing students perform
lively comedy in the square, Ruby was instantly drawn to their energy. Her own playful spirit surfaced, and she
laughed freely. Noticing this, Wanda smiled thoughtfully.
Later that day, over a cup of coffee, Wanda said something that took Ruby by surprise. “You know, Ruby,”
Wanda said gently, “I brought you here not to follow my path, but to see your own. Watching you at the square, I
realized this campus needs your unique energy. That sweater I gave you is a gift of welcome, not a template to
conform to.” Ruby felt a warmth spread through her. She finally understood her journey wasn’t about becoming a
second Wanda, but about writing her own story alongside her cousin.
听力原文：
学科公司
(Text 1)
M: We should bring in some new people.
W: Well, I think we need to replace some old computers around here first.
M: That’s true. Hopefully, we can afford to hi re someone after buying the new equipment.
(Text 2)
M: Grace, has that shipment of lab equipment arrived It was supposed to arrive this afternoon.
W: The supplier called this morning and said there was a delay. Didn’t you get my email about it
M: I must have missed it.
(Text 3)
M: I thought the film was really exciting as it has lots of action.
W: Well, I almost fell asleep when I watched it. I’d prefer some romance, not just car chases and fights.
(Text 4)
W: What makes you different from other people
M: Mmm... some people say I’m good at drawing, but I hardly ever practice. What about you
W: I’m quite an inventor. I have ideas for new things and then try to make them work.
(Text 5)
W: So how did you and Jennifer meet, Ben I heard you met at a dancing club.
M: Well, it’s not true. Actually, my cousin David introduced us when we met during the break at college.
(Text 6)
W: Did you enjoy your evening at that Italian restaurant
M: Yeah, it was good. I must say though, they could do with giving people a bit more space. We could hear every
word the couple next to us were saying! (6)
W: Hmm. Hardly ideal when you’re out for a meal. So how was the food
M: Not bad at all. And there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a fish person, a meat lover, or a vegetarian.
They have lovely staff too, really enthusiastic.
W: Maybe I’ll give it a try next weekend. It’s my sister’s birthday then. (7)
(Text 7)
W: Professor Tomlinson, may I ask you a few questions about the reflective journal
M: Yes, of course. What are you having trouble with
W: Well, everything really. To start with, what should be included first in the journal (8) Perhaps suggestions from
others
M: No, no. You should include the study goals you set yourself at the beginning of your journal. This section
should have been discussed in some detail towards the beginning of the course by Professor May. You should be
able to find her suggestions on the slides she has provided to the class online. (9)
W: Okay, thank you, Professor.
(Text 8)
M: Hello there. I was asked to tell you about the extent of the damage to the main building, caused by the recent
storm.
W: Oh, that’s right. I take it that most of the damage is just to the main building. (10)
M: It is indeed. However, luckily, the damage is minor, and all of it can be fixed in one day.
W: What will you be doing first I understand you start at 8 in the morning.
M: That’s right. We were going to remove the fallen trees, but we’ve been told there are exams in the morning, and
I’m sure the sound will disturb all the students, (12) so instead we’ll fix that leaky roof first, (11) That’s a four-hour
job since it involves considerable repair, not like fixing broken windows, which can be done quite quickly.
W: So you’ll fix the broken windows after that, from midday
M: That’s right.
(Text 9)
M: Good morning, Madam. My name is Bob Smith. I’m doing a survey of people’s shopping preferences. (13)
Could you spare a few minutes
W: Sure, but who are you doing this for I don’t want to go out giving information that will help those big
companies sell more junk food to children.
M: Don’t worry. It’s the opposite. I work for the Green Market Research company. We help eco-friendly
companies tell consumers why they should buy their products. (14)
W: So, what kind of questions are you asking
M: Well, do you like to buy organic food and look for products with simple packaging
W: I do try to buy organic whenever I can, and I definitely avoid products with over-packaging even if they’re
bright and luxurious. (15) It’s just so wasteful.
M: Great! Do you think the price difference affects your decision Sometimes eco-friendly products can be more
expensive.
W: Yes, it does. But I’m willing to support sustainable practices. I think it’s necessary in the long run. (16)
M: That’s a fantastic point. We’ve found that many consumers share your views.
(Text 10)
M: Thank you for inviting me. I remember I wanted to become a painter in college, so I worked hard to get my
degree in Fine Arts. (17) However, when I left college, I started drawing pictures for books. (18) I was no longer producing images from the heart but developing images for money. Then I began to develop a collection of my drawings and started to carry them around with me to show potential clients and employers. Having a wonderful collection of original artwork is the first step, but most potential clients would like to see printed artwork as evidence of quality. (19) and without this “evidence”, they will be hesitant about offering a contract. Well, here are
my suggestions for you to prepare your collections of your best artwork. The first way is by submitting your
artwork for a competition. (20) Competitions offer you an opportunity to show your artwork. The other approach is
to place some of your drawings next to some text to demonstrate how your artwork would look when it is printed.
Nevertheless, when you’re going for an interview, it’s important to separate your artwork into different types. That’
s all from me. Thank you for listening

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