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2028届高一年级英语学科阶段性练习四
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 will Tom do next
A. Call a taxi. B. Finish the garden work. C. Say goodbye to his family.
2. What is Lisa working on these days
A. Writing songs. B. Practicing the guitar. C. Setting up a party.
3. When will the speakers probably go to the farm
A. This weekend. B. Next Tuesday. C. Next weekend.
4. Which place did Ella visit last Sunday
A. The beach. B. A museum. C. A shopping center.
5. How does Ben probably feel about his schedule now
A. Stressed. B. Bored. C. Encouraged.
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. In a computer lab. B. In a bookstore. C. In a library.
7. What is the man guiding the girl through
A. Buying an e- reader. B. Ordering books online. C. Using the search system.
听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。
8. What problem are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Exam stress. B. Study methods. C. Time management.
9. How did Lily improve her physics grade
A. By reviewing with others.
B. By using online materials.
C. By getting advice from a teacher.
10. How many times does Lily's after- class study happen each week
A. Twice. B. Three times. C. Four times.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What habit did Emma use to have
A. Cooking for her family.
B. Preparing lunches herself.
C. Joining many club activities.
12. What makes Emma unwilling to eat at the school restaurant
A. Long lines. B. High prices. C. Few food types.
13. What does Henry suggest doing
A. Ordering food together. B. Avoiding the rush hour. C. Finding a good restaurant.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14 至 17题。
14. Who is Emily
A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A show host.
15. What do students do in the first program
A. Try different jobs. B. Visit other schools. C. Experience new lifestyles.
16. What do many students consider important after the first program
A. Living with less. B. Building teamwork. C. Traveling more often.
17. What is the primary goal of the second program
A. To connect with nature.
B. To practice survival skills.
C. To encourage green awareness.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18 至 20题。
18. What troubled Linda in the past
A. Sleep-related health problems.
B. Little communication with her daughter.
C. Heavy morning traffic during workdays.
19. What did Linda start doing for her daughter one day
A. Writing short notes.
B. Calling her during lunch.
C. Leaving gifts by her plate.
20. What has Linda's effort brought
A. A lighter morning schedule.
B. A closer mother-daughter relationship.
C. A local activity about sharing family stories.
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
Looking for ways to improve yourself from the comfort of your home this winter These four online events are perfect choices for you.
Career Planning Workshop
Are you preparing for your future career In this workshop, expert career coaches will provide practical advice on how to write a winning resume and how to express yourself confidently in interviews.
Time: Jan.25,2:00 PM——4:00 PM
Target Group: High school and college students
Cost: $10 (Early bird:$5, if booked before Jan.15)
Link: www./career-workshop
Art at Home
Express your creativity in this relaxing online class. You don't need any professional background. A local artist will guide you step by step through the process of painting scenes like a winter landscape. All you need are basic watercolor paints and some paper.
Time: Jan.20,6:30 PM——8:00 PM Registration Fee: Free
Requirements: A high-speed Internet connection and a web camera.
Link: www./home-art
Wellness Webinar
Finding it hard to balance your studies and personal life This webinar offers effective skills and steps for stress management and time organization.Learn how to stay positive and focused during the busy exam season from mental health professionals.
Time: Jan.28,7:00 PM —— 8:30 PM Cost: $15
Note: The event will be recorded and sent to all registered participants.
Link: www./wellness-webinar
Science Talk
Join NASA scientists as they share the latest discoveries from the Red Planet.The talk will include high-quality photos from Mars and a live Q&A part where you can ask experts your burning questions about space exploration.
Time: Jan.22,5:00 PM —— 6:30 PM Cost: Free
Special Offer: Participants will receive a digital “Mars Explorer” award upon completion of the talk.
Link: www./mars-talk
Space for some events is limited, so please click the links provided to register as early as possible.
21. What is the cost of booking the first event on Jan.10
A.$5. B.$10. C.$15. D.$25.
22. What is special about Wellness Webinar
A. It requires no registration. B. It is led by school teachers.
C. It allows digital review of the event. D. It focuses on guiding beginner artists.
23. Which event offers formal recognition of participation
A. Career Planning Workshop. B. Art at Home.
C. Wellness Webinar. D. Science Talk.
B
Eleven students took the summer course taught by Brad Davis, a professor in the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia, on the practices of drawing outdoors. As a profession, landscape architects often bring to life their ideas of an outdoor space through computer pictures. The course gives these future landscape architects the tools to observe the details of a landscape and draw that scene by hand. “Students can end up producing better computer images with some hand instruction first because they know the rules, and they know how to recognize the key features of what they' re seeing,” Davis says.
The students gathered around Davis to watch him paint with watercolors. Step by step, Davis showed them how to apply thin coats of paint.Then he asked the students to paint by themselves. “You’re getting the smells and sounds, and the way the light changes. Color, depth, size, and shape all come into play as you translate the landscape onto paper,” the third-year graduate student Matthew Gauldin said of the landscape. “It helps you get more of the detail you'd miss if you were drawing from a picture. Out here, it's alive.”
Nearly two weeks earlier, most of these students had never touched watercolor. Many had limited experience in drawing. Now they're facing sunrise and better dealing with the challenge of its rapidly changing light.
“Before this course, I never imagined I could paint with watercolors, even at a basic level,” said JH Leigh, a fifth-year student. “In two weeks, I’ve gone from having no idea how to approach this to having a complete idea of how to do it. I'm proud to have mastered watercolors so quickly and created something beautiful.”
The experience continued well beyond their drawing boards each day. They enjoyed group dinners featuring homemade cakes and local beer, took bird- watching trips, went fishing at the beach, and took late-night drives to see mountain stars. Back on Driftwood Beach, as students packed up their drawing boards and gathered their paintings, they carried away more than drawing skills.
24. What is the purpose of Davis's outdoor drawing course
A. To meet students’ curiosity about nature. B. To encourage relaxation for art students.
C. To reduce students’ computer dependency. D. To build practical skills for landscape design.
25. What key advantage does the drawing process offer according to Gauldin
A. Creative problem- solving. B. Free expression of feelings.
C. The hands- on learning chance. D. The sharper focus on artworks.
26. What does JH Leigh mainly point out about this course
A. It requires a lot of practice. B. It brings a sense of achievement.
C. It focuses on scientific approaches. D. It supports personal learning styles.
27. What extra benefit did the students gain from the course
A. Stronger teamwork abilities. B. Enriching shared experiences.
C. Useful outdoor survival skills. D. Inspiration for future artistic projects.
C
In July 2023, Katey Lesneski went into the ocean off Key Largo to see the Horseshoe Reef, one of the biggest and healthiest coral reefs (珊瑚礁) still in the area. Normally, she wears a wetsuit to protect against the cold,but that day she didn't need one —— the ocean was unusually warm. Looking through her mask at the ancient reef, she saw the corals had turned white and were falling apart. “The heatwaves increased water temperatures by more than 2.5°C above normal for weeks, causing some die-offs. I was crying underwater into my mask,” said Lesneski, a scientist who leads Florida’s Mission Iconic Reefs program.
Florida is low-lying and near sea level, so hurricane floods can reach far inland, causing damage and death. The strong, rough shape of coral reefs can reduce wave energy by as much as 97 percent. “Coral reefs create a strong buffer against incoming waves. They cause waves to break offshore instead of crashing onto shore near people's homes,” Wahl said. “If there weren't healthy corals continuously growing on the top of these reefs, we would see greater damage during storms.”
Over the years, scientists have been trying to reduce reef loss by growing baby corals and planting them onto reefs. But facing more heatwaves and dead corals, scientists are making efforts to create new types of coral that can better deal with heat and disease. Coral researchers, working internationally, are taking corals from warmer waters near Honduras and breeding(繁殖) them with Florida corals. They hope this will lead to stronger corals that can live through more stressful conditions.
“If we don't address climate change now, we will not have corals anymore,” Silverstein said. “These recovery efforts will give us a few more decades of stability(稳定), but eventually we’re going to reach a point where the oceans are not supporting this ecosystem anymore —— and we’re very near that point.” Silverstein is not ready to give up, saying, “It's been difficult, but to continue to do this work, we need to have confidence and consider how to do this work better, more purposefully, with possible solutions that we have in front of us.”
28. What fact about the coral reefs brought Lesneski to tears
A. Their health is damaged by pollution. B. Their survival is at risk due to warming.
C. Their tourism value has dropped greatly. D. Their location is changing during heatwaves.
29. What does the underlined word “buffer” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Model. B. Competition. C. Standard. D. Protection.
30. How do the scientists deal with the challenge facing corals
A. By adding some man-made corals. B. By controlling water temperatures.
C. By mixing species for adaptable corals. D. By providing corals with health treatments.
31. What is Silverstein's attitude towards coral recovery work
A. Worried and doubtful. B. Realistic and determined.
C. Positive and confident. D. Disappointed and negative.
D
Comedy writer Joe Toplyn spent thirty years writing jokes for famous TV hosts before asking a simple question: “Can I teach a computer to be funny ” He built an AI tool named Witscript, where for six dollars a month, users could give the system a headline or a picture and receive a joke in seconds.
In a small “laugh-off” experiment, a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences. Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences. Experts have even said that for a computer, writing certain kinds of jokes may be easier than driving a car.
One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once. Here is an example: “Two fish are in a tank. One says, ‘You drive. I’ll shoot.’” The word “tank” can mean a fishbowl or a war machine, and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh. Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool. When given the news“Christie’s is selling a pink diamond (钻石) once owned by Marie Antoinette —— aFrench queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,” Witscript replied, “It has the perfect cut —— just like her head,” mixing jewelry and history in a clever, dark way.
However, computer humor still has clear limits. Some jokes repeat unfair fixed ideas, such as always targeting larger or older people as the punchline (笑点). Without human editors, many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities, bringing more confusion than laughter.
More importantly, a joke is not only about the words. For now, machines can copy the shapes of jokes, but they don't laugh, redden, or worry about a friend's reaction. A computer cannot feel this social dance. As AIhelpers become part of our daily lives, a bit of programmed humor may make them friendlier. Still, the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings—— one heart speaking to another.
32. What does the “laugh- off” experiment show
A. AI writes jokes faster than humans. B. AI fails to judge the quality of jokes.
C. AI-written jokes match human humor. D. AI finds writing jokes easier than driving.
33. What are the examples in paragraph 3 intended to explain
A. History is a rich source of jokes. B. AI-made jokes are mostly boring.
C. Dark humor requires high intelligence. D. AI can create humor with smart connections.
34. What worries the author about AI-made humor
A. It slows down human creativity. B. It can be costly for ordinary users.
C. It may have negative social effects. D. It hardly touches on people's lifestyles.
35. Which of the following reflects the main idea of the text
A. Real humor lies in emotional connections. B. Humor depends on culture and surprise.
C. Comedians will possibly lose jobs to AI. D. AI is progressing fast in creative tasks.
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。
Have you ever wondered why children can effortlessly remember movie lines but struggle to recall history lessons The explanation is quite simple: they focus only when truly interested. _____36_____ As a result, even the most carefully prepared lessons may become ineffective. To improve learning, help your children develop natural focus with the following practical methods.
_____37_____ Children have lots of energy, and physical activity exercises the mind and makes helpful chemicals that improve brain function and focus. Fun workouts, like dancing or running around the house, can prepare them for learning. Even a quick 10-minute workout before school can work wonders.
When it comes to children's ability to focus, quality sleep plays a key role. According to the National Sleep Foundation, kids aged 6 to 13 need 9-11 hours of sleep nightly, while teenagers require 8-10 hours. Without enough rest, kids struggle to stay awake and fully focused on their lessons, just like tired adults. _____38_____
What equally contributes to focus is providing healthy meals. Meals rich in protein(蛋白质) and healthy fats provide lasting energy. _____39_____ Avoiding sugary snacks can prevent energy crashes and greatly improve concentration. Simple choices —— such as fruits instead of chips, or whole-wheat bread over white bread —— help children maintain attention and improve learning readiness.
Using a timer can help children stay focused for a set period. You can start by having your child practise one single activity for three minutes first. Next week, try increasing it to five minutes. Finishing before the beep(嘟嘟声) feels like a win, inspiring kids to work faster over time. _____40_____ And the simple method suits all children.
A. Playing outdoors comes with possible risks.
B. However, too much sugar makes the brain foggy.
C. Balanced daily habits support focus and overall health.
D. This practice builds both concentration and confidence.
E. Get kids moving first, as exercise improves brain power.
F. Boredom can cause their minds to block new information.
G. Therefore, they should follow a strict bedtime for daytime energy.
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。
In an increasingly digital world, there is a widening gap between generations.Seniors are left in the community experiencing great ___41___, while children are drawn to screens. ___42___ this divide, a local community center started an Intergenerational Summer Camp by ___43___ grandmothers with kids.Each week, the grandmas teach kids aged 8 to 14 real-life ___44___.
At nine, Janna joined the camp for the grandmas’ cooking, but was soon ___45___ by sewing (缝纫). “In the first class, I felt completely ___46___. My fingers just wouldn't go through the tiny needle(针) eye. Grandma Haqiqah patiently ___47___ me on how to use the tools and shared her first sewing disaster, ___48___ both my fingers and my mind. Soon, I managed to use a needle ___49___. Moreover, the process of creation brings me a sense of ___50___ that is often absent in our digital life,” Janna reflected.
For Haqiqah, sharing her knowledge of sewing was a way to feel ___51___ and needed again. Meanwhile, in conversations with the teens, she gained ___52___ on AI and its uses in daily life. With her own grandchildren living far away, Haqiqah found the children's laughter and liveliness quietly ___53___ a part of her life that she hadn't realized was so empty.
By summer's end, the creative camp's ___54___ was clear, as it rebuilt a bridge of respect and love between two generations. It proved that the most valuable lessons aren't found in textbooks, but are from the ___55___ moments of storytelling and laughter.
41. A. pressure B. loneliness C. honor D. silence
42. A. Recognizing B. Spreading C. Accepting D. Discussing
43. A.comparing B. replacing C. pairing D. separating
44. A. stories B. rules C. habits D. skills
45. A. fascinated B. disappointed C. saved D. confused
46. A. curious B. lost C. hurried D. encouraged
47. A. forced B. watched C. guided D. reminded
48. A. hurting B. balancing C. tiring D. calming
49. A. publicly B. smoothly C. heavily D. regularly
50. A. safety B. wonder C. peace D. responsibility
51. A. valued B. confident C. inspired D. independent
52. A. warnings B. updates C. influences D. doubts
53. A. discovered B. passed C. filled D. showed
54. A. impact B. goal C. cost D. schedule
55. A. risky B. forgotten C. quiet D. shared
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。
Ahead of this month's springtime festival of Basant, people pushed shoulder to shoulder into the streets in Lahore's Old City, looking for kites and the string _____ 56_____ (need) to fly them.
This is not the scene that shoppers here remember from Basant in the past. The kite festival was legally held this month in Lahore for the first time since 2007, _____ 57_____ a provincial ban on Basant took effect.
Basant's return for three days in early February saw _____58_____ more regulated version of the traditional spring festival — with strict rules for kite sellers, banned items for buyers and a set window(特定时间段) for when kites were allowed in the sky.
There was a reason for these limits: Kite flying in the province _____ 59_____ (become) dangerous before earlier kite flying regulations were put in place in 2005. For many in Lahore, kite flying isn't a form of _____ 60_____ (relax) . It's a competitive sport. Over time, this competition gave rise _____61_____ the use of stronger, synthetic kite string.
Saleem-ud-Din, a kite maker in Lahore, says the increased use of this string changed things. "It became unsafe," he says, _____ 62_____ (add) that he and other craftsmen didn't support it. "We say whatever bad thing people are using, get rid of it."
The provincial government prevented people from using the string to make kite-flying _____ 63_____ (safe) . One major task for Basant was making sure those varieties _____ 64_____ (transport) legally into the city from other parts of Pakistan, where production is less regulated.
Now that Basant is officially over, according to Punjabi law, kite flying is back to being prohibited(禁止). It's _____ 65_____ (clear) whether Basant will return to Lahore or other parts of Punjab next year.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心，水资源保护问题愈发引起全社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文，代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议，内容包括：
(1)珍惜水资源的重要性；
(2)如何从日常小事做起。
注意：写作词数应为80个左右。
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。续写的词数应为150左右。
As a mom, Christmas always kept me busy. Last year, my to-do list was longer than ever —— I planned to bake 750 cookies in 10 varieties, a holiday tradition of mine. However, with extra social events and duties, I managed the easy ones early and put off making my four-year-old Avery’s favorite——gingerbread(姜饼) cookies——until mid-December. For months, she had dreamed of biting into a “blue-iced boy”, and I promised to save her the first one.
One freezing December night, while my husband Matt and I were washing dishes, Avery rushed into the kitchen with a messy mouth. “The dirt outside fell in my mouth,” she said nervously. Matt and I exchanged a doubtful look —— she hadn’t gone out. It was below freezing outside, and she wore no coat or shoes. Her story made no sense, and a worried feeling grew heavy in my chest.
“Sweetie, tell me the truth,” I asked, getting down to her level. She led me all around the house, making up excuses, until I found small pieces of something dark in the bathroom sink(洗脸盆) upstairs. I got really scared,and my voice grew serious. “Avery, this is important. Tell me what you ate——it could make you sick.”
Her eyes filled with tears. “The cookie,” she answered softly. But there were no cookies out ——until it hit me: the pretty gingerbread decoration hanging on the Christmas tree in the living room. Hand in hand, we walked over and found the piece on a lower branch, one arm already missing. Matt and I laughed, feeling a bit relieved.
We sat her down and explained gently that it wasn't a real cookie,adding that while honesty mattered most, we weren't angry——we were just thankful she hadn't gotten hurt by anything harmful. Avery burst into tears, apologizing repeatedly and promising never to do it again. Her sincere regret warmed our hearts. We hugged her close, understanding that her silly cover-up came from a simple, hungry wish.
Later that night, Matt and I reflected on the issue in the living room. ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Two days later, the warm, sweet smell of gingerbread filled our kitchen. _________________
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参考答案
1-5: CBCBA 6-10:CCBAA 11-15: BABCC 16-20: ACBAB
21-23: ACD 24-27: DCBB 28-31: BDCB 32-35: CDCA 36-40: FEGBD
41-45: BACDA 46-50: BCDBC 51-55: ABCAD
56. needed 57. when 58. a 59.had become 60.relaxation
61.to 62. adding 63. safer 64. were transported 65. unclear
应用文：
Dear teachers and students,
As a source of life, water plays a key role in ecosystems and human well-being.However, increasing water shortages are threatening our quality of life now and the well-being of future generations.
We can contribute to saving water through simple daily actions. For example, remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth.Reusing water for plants is another great idea. Furthermore, replacing old equipment with water-saving appliances is an effective way to reduce water waste. Finally, avoid throwing waste into rivers, lakes, or oceans,as it leads to water pollution.
Every small action counts, and we can make a significant impact together through everyday efforts.
The Students’ Union
第二节
Later that night, Matt and I reflected on the issue in the living room. “She just wanted what I'd promised,” I said with a heavy breath, feeling sorry for my hold-ups. “At least she learned about honesty today. And we have realized the importance of listening to the small wishes,” Matt said softly, lifting the weight off my shoulders. I placed the decoration back on the tree, deciding to make the gingerbread cookies as soon as I could to cheer Avery up. Most importantly, I wanted to embrace the holiday spirit, creating Christmas memories we could cherish forever.
Two days later, the warm, sweet smell of gingerbread filled our kitchen. We had spent the whole afternoon making the cookies joyfully, with Avery helping to cut out the shapes. Standing proudly on a small chair,she carefully iced a cookie. “This one is for you, Mommy,” she said with a big smile,handing me the first finished blue-iced gingerbread boy. As I took a bite, the sweetness went beyond sugar——it was about keeping promises, honoring traditions,and the messy, beautiful truth that the best holiday magic grows not from perfect plans,but from heartfelt moments of connection.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Hurry, Tom! The taxi to the airport is waiting outside.
M: OK, Mum. But I need to say a quick goodbye to Grandpa.
W: He’s in the garden. Be quick.
Text 2
M: Lisa, your guitar skills have improved so much! You must have been working really hard.
W: Yes, Harry! I could finally play the Beatles’ Yesterday and Let It Be well.
M: Congratulations! Are you playing them at Saturday's evening party
W: You guessed it right!
Text 3
W: Dad, can we visit Aunt Mary's farm this weekend
M: Sweetie, I have to attend a friend's wedding on Saturday. And I won't be back until next Tuesday.
W: How about next weekend I can wait.
M:OK, it's a deal.
Text 4
M: Hi, Ella, did you head to the beach last Sunday
W: That was the plan, but the weather report said it would be rainy. So we went to the science museum instead,where we bought some digital tools.
Text 5
W: Hi, Ben. Why do you look so tired
M: My coach doubled my basketball training last time.
W: But you are still taking swimming classes every week, right
M: Yes. Maybe I should stop swimming and focus on playing basketball.
Text 6
W: Excuse me, I can't find the book I need for my final paper.
M: Which book are you looking for
W: Deep Work. I checked the shelf, but it wasn't there.
M: Let me check the records . .. Ah, it has been checked out. But you can borrow the e-book with your digital library account.
W: Oh, great! How can I get that
M: Easy! I can show you on the computer here. Knowing how to search our system yourself will save you time later.
Text 7
W: Alex, you look stressed. Are you busy preparing for the final exams
M: Yeah, Lily. I've been reviewing for days.but I keep forgetting things.
W: How are you studying
M: Just rereading my notes. It's quite boring, and I easily fall asleep.
W: That won't work! Last term, I joined a study group. We went over learning materials together and explained difficult topics to each other. My physics grade finally jumped by 20%! And we keep this habit this term, too.
M: Sounds helpful. Do you meet every week
W: Yes, but only on Tuesday and Friday. I meet with another three partners after class in the school garden. Would you like to join us
M: Of course! I'd love to join today.
Text 8
M: Emma, why do you always order takeout I remember you used to bring homemade lunches.
W: I did in junior high! But now with extra courses and club activities, I hardly have time to cook. Takeout food is convenient.
M: But it is clearly more expensive and unhealthy. Why not try the school restaurant It offers balanced meals.
W: True, but the lines are crazy at noon. By the time I get food, break time is almost over!
M: That's because everyone's rushing at the last minute. If you go 5 minutes earlier like I do, you beat the crowd.
W: You're right, Henry. Maybe I should change my schedule and visit the school restaurant more often.
M: Well, next time we can go together.
W: Good. See you tomorrow.
M: See you.
Text 9
W: Welcome to Youth Spotlight. This is Emily. Today, we're joined by Mr. James Liu from Greenwood High School. Mr. Liu, I heard your school has started a set of new programs. Can you tell us about them
M: Sure. For example, we have one program called “Try-a-Week”. Each month,students spend one week living in a completely different way by putting away digital tools like their smartphones.
W: Sounds challenging! What's the purpose
M: We want students to step out of their comfort zones and explore how habits affect their daily life and mental health.
W: How do the students feel about it
M: Many are surprised by how relaxed they are without phones. And they find they actually don't need much to be happy.
W: Do you get support from the neighbourhood
M: Yes. Our program “Community Clean-Up Week” teams students with local volunteers to clear litter from the river-bank.
W: Great. So it's not just about campus——it also makes the community cleaner and more beautiful.
M: Exactly. We aim to develop a sense of environmental responsibility towards the community.
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M: Good evening, everyone. In today's The Starlight Suggestion Box, I'd like to share a little thing that my friend Linda started doing at home, which has made a big difference in her family. Like many working parents, Linda leaves for work early, before her daughter wakes up. She used to just leave her breakfast on the table,but they hardly had any real connection during the week. One day, Linda decided to write her daughter a short message on a Post-it note and put it beside her food. It was something simple like “Have fun in science class!” or “Good luck with your test!”. At first, Linda didn't expect much of it. But one morning, Linda found a reply note from her daughter: “Thanks, Mum! I’ll do my best!” It made Linda's day. Since then, they've written notes to each other almost every morning. Linda now feels more connected with her daughter, even if they're not talking face to face. Their story has impressed me a lot. I think such small actions of real communication should be valued in daily life.

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