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江苏省泰州中学 2025～2026 学年度第二学期期中考试
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）
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 event will the woman attend on the sports day
A. The long jump. B. The high jump. C. The swimming race.
2. What is the weather probably like now
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
3. Why doesn’t the woman like pre-packaged iced coffees
A. They are over-packaged.
B. They fail to wake her up.
C. They have too much sugar.
4. Which season is it now
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Winter.
5. What is the man probably doing
A. Playing an instrument. B. Practicing singing. C. Creating music.
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a gym. B. At the airport. C. At a doctor’s office.
7. How much did the man weigh two months ago
A. 89 kg. B. 83 kg. C. 79 kg.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. Why does the man thank the woman
A. For giving him a ride.
B. For buying him lunch.
C. For saving his life.
9. Where does the man think his wallet might be
A. At home. B. In his car. C. At the office.
10. What will the man do first
A. Use his banking app.
B. Return to the restaurant.
C. Search for the wallet on the street.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. How does the woman sound at the beginning of the conversation
A. Proud. B. Excited. C. Surprised.
12. Where is the man from
A. Japan. B. America. C. France.
13. What are speakers mainly talking about
A. An artist’s home.
B. The man’s holiday in France.
C. Tips for taking photos in gardens.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Parent and child. C. Teacher and student.
15. What does the woman plan to do after college
A. Take up a full-time acting job.
B. Start her own business.
C. Work as an accountant.
16. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Make a career plan.
B. Study business knowledge.
C. Become a full-time writer.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What did the speaker get from her parents on her 12th birthday
A. A picture collection. B. A mobile phone. C. A computer.
18. How old is the speaker right now
A. 13. B. 15. C. 18.
19. What did the speaker’s mother recently help her with
A. Replying to lots of messages.
B. Answering her homework questions.
C. Dealing with a relationship problem.
20. What does the speaker say about her parents
A. They are understanding and fair.
B. They completely respect her privacy.
C. They check her messages too strictly.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 42.5 分）
第一节（共 12 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 30 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，并在答题卡上将该
项涂黑。
A
Was Albert Einstein a lone genius who reshaped physics entirely on his own A new book, About Time: Free
Creations of the Human Mind, by historians Diana Buchwald and Michael Gordin, challenges this popular image.
The authors argue that the “solitary genius” is largely a myth — and Einstein is no exception. While
acknowledging his extraordinary brilliance, they show that Einstein always worked within a broader scientific
community. His special theory of relativity, for example, built upon the research of Hendrik Lorentz and Henri
Poincaré. His explanation of the photoelectric effect drew from Max Planck’s work on energy quanta. Even his job
at the Swiss Patent Office, often romanticized as an intellectual exile (放 逐 ), actually kept him connected to
cutting-edge electrical technologies.
The book also clears up several myths. Einstein was not a poor student; he excelled in mathematics. There is no
evidence that he stole ideas from his first wife, Mileva Mari , though she was a capable physicist. His famous
abandonment of “absolute time” was a brave combination of existing puzzles, not a bolt from the blue.
What makes this biography particularly valuable is its balanced treatment. The authors neither worship Einstein
nor seek to “expose” him. Instead, they place him firmly within his historical and social context, showing that even
the greatest scientific minds rely on collaboration and prior work. Concise yet insightful, About Time offers a
refreshing corrective to the tired myth of the lonely genius.
21. What is the main argument of About Time
A. Einstein was not truly brilliant. B. Einstein’s theories were overrated.
C. Einstein stole ideas from his wife. D. Einstein relied on a scientific community.
22. Why does the author mention Einstein’s patent office job
A. To show he failed as a teacher. B. To prove he was socially isolated.
C. To argue it was intellectually beneficial. D. To contrast it with other scientists’ jobs.
23. What can be inferred about the book’s authors
A. They try to devalue Einstein’s status. B. They value collaboration in science.
C. They focus on Einstein’s weaknesses. D. They reject originality in research.
24. How is the book review organized
A. By presenting a myth and then challenging it.
B. By summarizing the book chapter by chapter.
C. By comparing it to other Einstein biographies.
D. By criticizing the book before praising it.
B
On Tecofreddag, Swedish families top their tacos with pineapple, cucumber, nuts and a yogurt sauce. That is
just one way the world enjoys this beloved hand-held food.
But before tacos became an international hit, they took their first folds in Mexico. Authentic Mexican tacos use
fresh tortillas made from ground corn or wheat, depending on the region. Corn has long been central to Mexican
tradition, while wheat was favored by the invading Spanish due to its religion.
The word taco may come from the Aztec tlahco, meaning “half” or “in the middle.” However, historian Jeffrey
Pilcher argues that the name more likely traces back to 18th-century Mexican silver miners, who used taco to
describe the paper wrappings around gunpowder.
Tacos arrived in the United States with Mexican immigrants who came to work in mines and build railroads.
The first written mention of tacos in a U.S. newspaper appeared in 1905, when tacos were still largely a
working-class food sold at street stands in the Southwest.
The first taco restaurant, El Cholo, opened in Los Angeles in 1923. Taco Bell followed in 1962, at a time when
most Americans were unfamiliar with tacos. By adapting tacos to the Anglo palate, Taco Bell made them accessible
and affordable, leading to worldwide expansion.
Tacos can be filled to suit any taste. Regional favorites range from barbacoa (barbecue meat) to carne asada
(steak) to pescado (fish). After the Spanish introduced pigs to the Yucatán in the 16th century, cochinita pibil
(slow-cooked pork) tacos emerged. Later, Lebanese immigrants brought their own tradition, which gave rise to
tacos al pastor — made with pork and pineapple.
Perhaps the best thing about tacos is that they can be whatever you want them to be. Whichever way they are
filled, they are well worth the mess you will likely make as you bite into them.
25. Why does the author mention the Swedish version of tacos at the beginning
A. To show that tacos have been adapted to local tastes.
B. To prove that tacos are more popular in Europe than in America.
C. To compare Swedish and Mexican food cultures.
D. To explain the origin of the phrase “Taco Tuesday.”
26. According to Jeffrey Pilcher, the word “taco” most likely came from ______.
A. the Aztec language B. Spanish religious terms
C. Mexican mining industry D. Lebanese cooking traditions
27. What can be inferred about Taco Bell from the passage
A. It was the first restaurant to serve tacos in the US.
B. It helped introduce tacos to non-Mexican Americans.
C. It strictly follows authentic Mexican taco recipes.
D. It originated in Sweden before expanding globally.
28. What does the author mean by saying tacos “can be whatever you want them to be”
A. Tacos are easy to make at home.
B. Tacos have a long and complex history.
C. Tacos are popular in many different countries.
D. Tacos can be filled with a wide variety of ingredients.
C
From artificial intelligence algorithms that spot early cancers, to the “doctor-in-your-pocket” smartphone video
consultation, a string of next-generation healthcare technologies are being unveiled at a rapid rate.
Such innovations have brought huge benefits to millions of patients. But the advantages of such digitization are
not distributed equally.
Imagine this typical case. Dorothy and Bill are retired factory workers in their mid-70s. One day, an email
comes through inviting Bill for his annual health check. But the subject line is unclear and the message is
impersonal and hard to follow. As the couple have only ever received emails from their daughter before, they
assume this message is junk mail and delete it. The result: Bill misses his check-up and runs out of blood pressure
medication.
To navigate the digital health space, people like Dorothy and Bill will need not only better technology, but also
the technical skills to operate it, such as being comfortable typing, using a mouse and interacting with drop-down
menus.
Also key is “information literacy” the ability to recognise when information is needed (like an old address or
login code) and how to provide it. Then there’s “health literacy” — the ability to find, understand and use health
information and online health services.
However, as a major University of Oxford analysis showed, the more markers of disadvantage a person has
(low income, older age, to list a few), the more difficult they’ll find accessing digital services.
Sadly, such inequalities are nothing new. In fact, it was 53 years ago that British doctor Julian Tudor Hart first
proposed the “inverse care law”, a principle that argued people most in need of healthcare (the poor, the less
well-educated, the older, the sicker) are least likely to receive it.
The digital “inverse care law” has no simple solutions. Those lacking the necessary digital skills may be
willing to visit a library for computer training, but they shouldn’t be thought of as empty buckets that can be simply
“topped up” with the complex set of skills they’ve missed out on.
29. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning the typical case in Paragraph 3
A. To call on retired workers to learn more technical skills.
B. To show the benefits of digitalization failed to cover all.
C. To highlight the significance of annual health check-up.
D. To reveal seniors’ helplessness when operating the machine.
30. What can we learn from this passage
A. Information literacy is harder to master than health literacy.
B. A string of outdated healthcare technologies were abandoned.
C. Those visiting a library for PC training will surely acquire digital skills.
D. It is difficult for people labeled as the poor are impossible to receive digital services.
31. What do the underlined words “topped up” mean in Paragraph 8
A. Mended. B. Armed. C. Filled. D. Decorated.
32. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Technology Innovations: Are They Distributed Equally
B. Digital Healthcare: Are the Most in Need Being Excluded
C. Inverse Care Law: A Principle Emphasizing Inequality
D. Healthcare Technologies: Disadvantages Outweigh Advantages
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Children are naturally curious. Watching a toddler test whether a ball will roll down a hill is to see science in
action: observing, experimenting, and asking questions. Yet as kids grow older, many lose this drive to explore the
“why” behind things. 33
According to psychologist Ryan F. Lei, one subtle but powerful factor is the language adults use. Many parents
and teachers say things like “Let’s be scientists today!” or “You’re such a good scientist!” 34 While
well-intended, these phrases frame science as an identity rather than a set of actions. One study found that
four-year-old girls persisted longer in science activities when invited with “Let’s do science” instead of “Let’s be
scientists.”
35 It has been found that children often hold stereotypes about who a “scientist” is. When asked to
picture a scientist, many kids — exposed to media and social cues — often think of a white man in a lab coat.
36 Research shows that by high school, girls at the 80th percentile of science ability are just as likely to major
in certain STEM fields as boys at the 20th percentile. That represents an unbelievable loss of potential talent.
The good news is that small changes in language can help. Focusing on science as something you do —
observing, testing, discovering — rather than something you are can keep curiosity alive for all children,
regardless of gender or background. 37 It might make all the difference.
A. This can backfire .
B. So why does this happen
C. The problem is easy to solve.
D. Why does identity-based language cause problems
E. Children are more interested in science than adults think.
F. Next time you invite a child to explore, try saying: “Let’s do science!”
G. If a child does not share that identity, they may feel science is not for them.
第三部分：语言运用（共三节，满分 37.5 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。
Riccardo Monte had worked for eight years as an architect in London. But it wasn’t making him 38 . So,
in 2016, he took himself up into a cabin in the Italian Alps where he’d spent many memorable childhood summers
and gave himself time to 39 .
The 100m space, he admits, “was nothing like a home” when he first 40 . Within the 80cm-thick stone
walls, 41 around 1750, lay stone-flag walls. It wasn’t a domestic space, but it felt “really right”, his wife
says.
Wanting to retain the historic feel of the building, Monte left the stone walls as they were. But to make it more
comfortable, he 42 altered the feel and design of the space, designing industrial-sized window frames to
allow more soft mountain 43 to filter in.
He put his 44 skills to different uses. In the kitchen he constructed a wooden cube with a mirrored
surface, in which their bathroom is hidden. And outside, to give them 45 in summer, he created a pergola
(凉亭).
Surprisingly, it was this outdoor project that gave him the idea for a 46 . To make sure that the pergola
poles didn’t 47 or get eaten by insects, he charred (烧焦) them, as farmers around here have done for
centuries. The effect on the wood was so 48 that he started to experiment with burning other wooden
surfaces. And soon he had so many clients wanting his 49 , raw, black furniture — that 50 began
to come in from around the world.
All the items that decorate the spaces, of course, are 51 . Above the door hangs one of the most precious
pieces of all. The 52 and white landscape was drawn by him using the charcoal left over from a wood fire.
“It’s all in that landscape,” he says. “Mountains, trees, fire.”
38. A. rich B. skilled C. famous D. happy
39. A. struggle B. thrive C. think D. dream
40. A. landed B. investigated C. appeared D. explored
41. A. decorated B. constructed C. damaged D. painted
42. A. subtly B. abruptly C. cautiously D. slightly
43. A. wind B. light C. insects D. birds
44. A. drawing B. constructing C. woodworking D. hand-crafting
45. A. comfort B. relief C. water D. shade
46. A. creation B. work C. device D. business
47. A. burn B. rot C. burst D. shrink
48. A. self-evident B. immediate C. beautiful D. far-reaching
49. A. simple B. complicated C. obscure D. unknown
50. A. inquiries B. supplies C. lists D. orders
51. A. abstract B. random C. personal D. pleasant
52. A. blue B. grey C. black D. red
第二节 语法填空（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。请将答案的完整形式
写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
Chinese calligraphy is more than just writing Chinese characters. It is 53 unique art form which
vividly reflects the spiritual 54 (deep) of Chinese culture. Over thousands of years, calligraphy 55
(consider) as one of the most important skills for scholars and intellectuals.
The tools 56 (use) in calligraphy are known as the “Four Treasures of the Study”: brush, ink, paper,
and inkstone. Each brush is carefully crafted, 57 the way the brush is held and moved determines the style
of the characters. A calligrapher must pay attention to every stroke to create a 58 (harmony) composition.
There are several major styles of calligraphy, including seal script, clerical script, regular script, running script,
and cursive script, among 59 regular script is the most commonly used in daily life because it is clear and
easy 60 (read). Cursive script, on the other hand, allows for more freedom and expression.
61 is required to practice calligraphy is not only skill but also inner peace. Many people believe that it
helps them develop patience and concentration. Even today, a large number of Chinese people, young and old,
practice calligraphy 62 a way to connect with their cultural heritage.
第三节 单词拼写（共 15 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
根据首字母或中文提示填写选择性必修第四册单词表中出现的单词的恰当形式。请将答案的完
整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
63. Only someone who is r________ and responsible can be trusted to handle such a challenging task.
64. With expert g________ from experienced tutors, we managed to complete the challenging research successfully.
65. He felt deeply e________ when he realized he had made a silly mistake in front of the whole class.
66. The c________ for the scholarship take both academic performance and practical ability into consideration.
67. Active reading skills can greatly strengthen your c________ of difficult passages in academic articles.
68. Due to the students’ passionate engagement, our school announced a two-day e________ of the activity.
69. We have made ________ (大量的) efforts to improve the quality of education over the past few years.
70. The beautiful dress was carefully ________ (缝制) by hand with soft and comfortable material.
71. Our professor is so ________ (知识渊博的) that he can answer almost all questions raised by students.
72. Immediate ________ (干预) is required to prevent the situation from getting worse and worse.
73. We didn’t ________ (预料) that the activity would attract so many participants from different cities.
74. A valid teaching ________ (资格) is a must for anyone who wants to work as a professional teacher.
75. Please tell me whether the information you provided is ________ (相关的) to the topic we are researching.
76. His wrong ________ (假设) led him to make a serious decision that he later regretted deeply.
77. Strong communication ________ (能力) plays a key role when you work in a team with different people.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你校下周将举办“用英语讲中国故事”演讲比赛（“Chinese Stories in English” Speech
Contest）。你发现目前选手选拔方式是每班选一名英语成绩最好的同学直接参赛。你认为这种做法存在一定
的问题。请你给负责的外教 Mr. Smith 写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 说明问题；
2. 提出建议。
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。
Dear Mr. Smith,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（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。
My Irish Setter, Henry, was bred to be a show dog. But I saw something different in him from the start — his
calm, welcoming presence and naturally mild nature. Instead of the show ring, I trained him to be a therapy dog.
His job became visiting elementary school classes and listening to students read aloud to him. The children loved it,
and so did he.
When a child sat down to read, Henry would lie quietly beside them, resting his chin on his paws. His big, dark
eyes never wandered. He gave each reader his complete attention — ears slightly tilted forward, tail giving an
occasional soft thump against the floor. He never corrected a mispronounced word or teased when someone
stumbled. He just listened, steady and warm, as if every story was the most important one in the world. Sometimes
he would gently rest his head on a child’s leg, or let out a soft, contented sigh. When the child finished a book, the
best part came: placing a small treat on Henry’s nose. He would flip it up with a practiced flick and catch it in his
mouth, earning giggles and cheers.
One day, a special education student joined us in the library. The boy was small, with downcast eyes and hands
that fidgeted with the edges of his picture book. He sat stiffly on the floor, looking at the pages but not speaking.
Slowly, the dog rose and lay down right next to the boy, pressing his warm side against the child’s leg. Then Henry
turned his head and gently nudged (轻推) the boy’s hand with his wet nose — a small, silent invitation. The boy
glanced at Henry, then back at his book. His lips moved silently at first. Then, barely above a whisper, he began to
read.
His voice shook on the first few words. _________________________________________________________
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The teacher whispered to me, “Amazing! It is the first time this student has ever read aloud.” ______________
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高二英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 BCCAC 6-10 CABBA 11-15 CBAAB 16-20 ABBCA
第二部分 阅读
第一节 21-24 DCBA 25-28ACBD 29-32 BDCB
第二节 33-37 BADGF
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
38-42 DCABA 43-47 BCDDB 48-52 CADCC
第二节 语法填空
53. a 54. depth 55. has been considered 56. used 57. and
58. harmonious 59. which 60. to read 61. What 62. as
第三节 单词拼写
63. reliable 64. guidance 65. embarrassed 66. criteria prehension
68. extension 69. substantial 70. sewn 71. knowledgeable 72. intervention
73. anticipate 74. qualification 75. relevant 76. assumption petence
第四部分 写作
第一节：
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’m Li Hua, one of your students from Class 1. I’m writing to show my concern about the selection of the
candidates for the upcoming “Chinese Stories in English” Speech Contest.
Personally, I fully support the activity but I’m afraid choosing only the top student from each class is not ideal
as grades may not fully reflect English competence. Besides, those loving English but not good at it may feel
excluded.
It might be a good idea to hold a small competition to select the most suitable student from each class, so that
all of us will feel fair and engaged.
I do wish you wouldn’t find my letter offending and that my suggestion could be taken into consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
His voice shook on the first few words. He repeated lines, sometimes twice, stumbling over simple sounds. But
Henry never moved. He just rested his head near the boy’s shoulder, breathing softly, his eyes half-closed in
peaceful attention. Slowly, the boy’s voice grew steadier. He even reached out to stroke Henry’s silky red fur, and
Henry leaned closer, letting out a low, rumbling sound of contentment. By the last page, the boy read each word
clearly, his face lit with a quiet smile. When he finished, he put his arms around Henry’s neck and buried his face in
the dog’s fur.
The teacher whispered to me, “Amazing! It is the first time this student has ever read aloud.” I looked at the
boy who was trying to place a treat on Henry’s nose too. Just as before, Henry skillfully flipped up and caught the
snack in his mouth, which entertained the boy a lot. It was just one of many times I saw the value of the tiny
miracles that Henry could create. He simply offered a gift that no textbook could give: unconditional presence. He
was more than a reading buddy but rather a quiet reminder that sometimes the best encouragement might be the
silent company without judgment or condition.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Which events are you signing up for in this sports meeting
M: The long jump and the 200-meter swimming race. And I heard that you’ll be joining the 100-meter running race
W: That’s right. I was also selected for the high jump this year! (1)
Text 2
M: See I told you that little shower wouldn’t last! It’s lovely now.
W: It’s certainly brightened up! (2) But I don’t know... I can still see a few dark clouds here and there.
M: Don’t worry. They’ll clear up in no time!
Text 3
W: How can you drink those pre-packaged iced coffees They’re so sweet! Just thinking about them gives me a
toothache. (3)
M: Well, everybody’s different. I really like them. The mix of the coffee and sugar wakes me up, and the coldness
is a plus too!
Text 4
M: What a beautiful fruit tree! Those flowers are just pretty.
W: Thanks! We planted it last winter because we wanted to grow more of our own food. But yes, these flowers in
spring are a nice side benefit! (4) I’m looking forward to sitting under it on a hot summer day.
Text 5
W: What are you up to, dear
M: I’m playing around with that music production software you sent me. It’s amazing! It can make the sounds of
almost every instrument you can imagine. And with just one click, a single singing voice can turn into a full singing
group! (5)
Text 6 (第 6 题为推断题)
W: That’s the eye exam done. Now, we just need your height and weight. (7)
M: Should I take off my shoes
W: Please.
M: Go easy on me… I’ve just flown back from Greece, and the food was too good to refuse!
W: Understandable! Well, 83 kg isn’t bad for someone of your height. (7) But 79 kg would be excellent.
M: I’m working on it. I joined the gym two months ago, and I’ve already lost 6 kg. (7)
W: Great! Well, I’ll also need to see your blood test results.
M: Okay.
Text 7
M: Thanks for covering the bill just now. You’re a lifesaver! I promise I’ll pay next time. (8)
W: It’s fine. It was just lunch. (8)
M: Well, thank you. I just wish I knew where my wallet was! (9)
W: You didn’t leave it at home, did you
M: I’m sure I picked it up this morning. Maybe I’ve left it in my car. (9) But I can’t help worrying that I might have
dropped it on the street on our way to the restaurant.
W: I hope not.
M: Me too!
W: Let’s head back to the office. We can look for it on our way.
M: Okay. But first of all, I should open my banking app and lock my credit cards. (10) Just in case…
W: You’re right!
Text 8 (第 13 题为总结题)
M: Are you looking at my holiday pictures (11)
W: Yes. That’s so strange! I’ve never been to France, but I feel like I know this place. (11)
M: Well, that’s probably because you’ve seen it online before. That’s Claude Monet’s home at Giverny. Many of
his most famous works were painted there.
W: Of course, I see it now! There’s the pond with the famous water lilies (睡莲), and the Japanese bridge…
M: Lovely, isn’t it Although it was difficult to get a photo without anyone standing on it. The garden was full of
American tourists!
W: You are an American tourist! (12)
M: Ha-ha! I know. (12)
W: Actually, I’m amazed that the bridge is still there!
M: It was rebuilt when the garden was repaired.
W: It’s great to know that such an important piece of history is being maintained.
Text 9
M: I can’t believe we’re graduating from high school this year. Do you know what you’re doing next (14)
W: Yeah, I’m going to major in finance. (14)
M: Finance What happened to your Hollywood dreams
W: They’re still there! Acting will always be my real love. But my parents are right… Everyone must pay the bills
somehow.
M: But don’t you worry you’ll get too caught up in “real life” to follow your dreams
W: Not really. I have everything planned out. I’m going to set up my own business after graduating from university.
(15) As my own boss, I can set my hours and work around tryouts.
M: Right! You’ll also make more money than you would as an accountant or something. That’s smart! Wow, I need
a plan like that. (16)
W: Make one! Writing isn’t your only talent. You’re also great with computers. Why not learn to build websites
and work on your novel in your spare time (16)
M: Actually, that’s a great idea!
Text 10
For my 12th birthday, (17) (18) my parents finally agreed to buy me a phone, (17) and I was so excited! That is,
until they said they had to check my texts and social media regularly. What about my privacy Sure, my friends and
I mostly talked about homework and TV shows, but it was still embarrassing to imagine my father seeing our group
chats!
Now, three years on, (18) I’m glad I gave my parents this window into my personal life. As adults, they can deal
with problems that I couldn’t manage alone. For example, I recently made a new friend who started making me feel
guilty for not replying immediately. I didn’t realize how unhealthy this was, but Mom patiently pointed it out and
helped me set limits. (19)
What really works is that my parents are fair. I never get told off if someone else uses bad language or shares a
strange picture. They just care that I’m safe, being kind, and being treated kindly in return. (20)
Privacy is important, and once I’m 18, they’ll step back completely. But for now, I’m glad to have them by my side.

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