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2027 届高二下学期 5 月联考
英语试题卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结
束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选
项。听完每段录音后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播
放两遍。
1. What will the man do next
A. Answer questions. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight.
2. Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To fix a door.
B. To place an ad.
C. To see a flat.
3. What happened in the factory
A. A printer broke down.
B. There was a power failure.
C. Some brochures were ruined.
4. What is the probable relationship between Nancy and Kate
A. Classmates. B. Neighbours. C. Twins.
5. How will the speakers probably deal with the books
A. By throwing them away.
B. By putting them in Jack’s house.
C. By lending them to someone else.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选
项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，每小题都有 5 秒钟
的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the woman’s problem
A. She hasn’t been offered a job.
B. She can’t make a right decision.
C. She didn’t do well in the interviews.
7. What suggestion does the man make
A. To withdraw the application for the second job.
B. To find out more information about the first job.
C. To ask the first company for more time to consider.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A staff party. B. A lunch invitation. C. A marketing campaign.
9. What information was in the newspaper this week
A. A recipe for noodles.
B. A review of a restaurant.
C. An advertisement for Mexican food.
10. When will the speakers meet
A. At 11:50. B. At 11:40. C. At 12:00.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What does the woman think of herself
A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman.
12. Why does the man bring the safety equipment
A. To climb the wall.
B. To protect himself.
C. To share with the woman.
13. How can the man be described
A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Doing a survey. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview.
15. Where did Liz get her ideas for songs
A. From her own stories.
B. From others’ real life.
C. From her imagination.
16. What can be a challenge to Liz’s book
A. Being different from other books.
B. Taking time from songwriting.
C. Sharing her personal experiences.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the purpose of the speech
A. To explain community service.
B. To call on students to volunteer.
C. To show a community activity.
18. What do students need to do in the “One on One” program
A. Help less academic children.
B. Attend a professor’s lessons.
C. Give suggestions for activities.
19. What can Professor Smith do for the tutors
A. Choose appropriate majors.
B. Offer guidance on subjects.
C. Give instruction in teaching.
20. How long do Professor Smith’s office hours last
A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 5 hours.
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）
A
Sustainable Campus Initiative: Student Project Grants (拨款)
The University Sustainability Office (USO) invites students to submit proposals for innovative projects aimed
at reducing our carbon footprint. This initiative encourages students to think creatively about how they can make a
tangible environmental impact on campus.
Grant Levels:
Seed Grant (Up to $ 500): This grant is designed for individuals who want to lead awareness campaigns or
small-scale projects, such as pilot recycling programs or single-use plastic reduction campaigns. These initiatives
can significantly raise awareness about sustainability issues among students and staff, providing the first step in
broader environmental action.
Impact Grant ($ 501-$3,000): For projects involving at least two departments, this grant supports collaborative
efforts aimed at bringing about tangible changes in campus infrastructure. Examples include energy-saving lighting
systems, waste diversion projects, or sustainability-focused renovations. The aim is to have measurable,
long-lasting impact on the campus environment.
Legacy Grant ($ 3,000+): This grant supports long-term solutions that have the potential to be implemented across
all campuses. Legacy projects must have clear, permanent environmental benefits and are expected to continue
even after the initial funding period. These projects require the support of a faculty (教 职 人 员 ) advisor,
demonstrating their academic or institutional significance.
Key Dates (2026):
April 15: Proposal submission deadline.
May 10: Shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.
June 1: Funding awarded.
Evaluation Criteria:
Originality (30%): Does the project offer a fresh perspective that can inspire others
Scalability (可推广性) (40%): Is there potential to expand this project to other campuses or institutions
Cost-efficiency (30%): Do the environmental benefits justify the project’s budget and investment
Note:
Projects that are purely theoretical without a practical application on campus will not be considered. All equipment
purchased with the grant remains the property of the USO and must be used for the designated project.
21. What does a project need to get a Legacy Grant
A. A plastic reduction campaign. B. A minimum two-year timeline.
C. A professional recommendation. D. A cross-departmental cooperation.
22. What is the primary focus of the “Scalability” criterion
A. Balance between cost and benefits. B. Creativity behind the student’s idea.
C. Direct influence on the local campus. D. Potential for wider project application.
23. Which project will likely be rejected
A. A student paper on global warming history.
B. A plan for solar benches in the central park.
C. A team effort to ban plastic straws in canteens.
D. An app for dorm students to share leftover food.
B
Everything was great — until it wasn’t. It took me a while to notice things were changing. My beloved
magazines were struggling to survive. The editors, photographers, and publications I admired were being elbowed
out by Instagram influencers and YouTube tutorials. These changes I could live with. I had spent my life adapting.
What proved harder to accept were changes inside my own company. For years, I built my cosmetics (化妆品)
brand, and my message was direct — be yourself, only better. However, as the company expanded worldwide, a
new management team brought a stronger focus on global trends and profits. Meetings grew larger and more
formal, dominated by charts and forecasts instead of conversations about real customers. While I understood the
need for growth, I sensed that our original vision was slowly fading.
The turning point came during a discussion about gaining a bigger share of the Asian market. Managers
pointed out that skin-whitening was a top-selling category there. “If we don’t enter it,” they said, “we won’t remain
competitive.” Their reasoning was practical and data-driven.
But the suggestion unsettled me deeply. For more than twenty years, I had encouraged women to choose
foundation that matched their natural skin tone (肤 色 ). Launching a whitening product seemed to contradict
everything I stood for. I consider myself a reasonable person, but I’m a fighter when I believe in something. So
instead of rejecting the idea directly, I asked questions. Why did customers want whitening cream The answer was
that they wanted brighter-looking skin.
That difference mattered. Brightening skin to enhance its glow was not the same as changing its color. After
long discussions, we reached an agreement: we would create a brightening product focused on glow, not on making
skin lighter. I insisted that our message would never suggest women needed to alter who they were.
The experience taught me that business expansion often tests personal principles. Following trends may
increase profits, but protecting core values builds lasting trust. Even as the world changed around me, I remained
committed to the belief that true beauty does not require becoming someone else.
24. According to the first two paragraphs, what troubled the author most
A. Media evolution. B. Market competition. C. Corporate shifts. D. Online trends.
25. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in Paragraph 3
A. The discussion. B. The Asian market.
C. The reasoning. D. The skin-whitening category.
26. How did the author eventually bridge the gap with the managers
A. By prioritizing data. B. By following the trends.
C. By changing the product’s goal. D. By offering more choices.
27. What is the passage mainly about
A. Business expansion often results in high costs.
B. Staying true to oneself is essential in business.
C. Marketing power is key to reaching global customers.
D. Surviving the digital age requires constant adaptation.
C
For decades, scientists believed that cognitively demanding tasks, such as writing or solving math problems,
require more energy than easier tasks like scrolling short videos on the phone or looking out of the window.
However, recent research proves the view wrong. Our brains perform massively complex computations all day
long. “Whether you’re engaged in a cognitively demanding task at work or you’re staring into space, your brain is
using roughly the same amount of energy,” says neuroscientist (神 经 科 学 家 ) Todd Braver of Washington
University in St. Louis.
In fact, what feels more challenging is when a task requires the brain to go against its usual habits.
Cognitively demanding work often requires the cooperation of many different brain regions in new patterns.
Studies have found that pushing against our brain’s habits causes an emotional response, making us feel
uncomfortable. “It’s unpleasant, and it just feels bad,” says Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist from the University of
Toronto. But he points out that emotional responses are subjective: they are interpretations of sensations in our
bodies and brains. And we can influence how much we pay attention to these sensations and even how we interpret
them.
We often overestimate (高 估 ) the struggle and pain required to complete cognitive tasks. This initial
overestimation can lead us to put off, or even avoid the task totally.
Studies suggest that if we can get past that initial hurdle of starting a task, then thinking becomes easier. One
way to do that is to pay attention to the benefits instead of the efforts required. In a study published in the journal
Science in 2020, Andrew Westbrook, a neuroscientist at Rutgers University, and his colleagues gave participants
the choice of solving an easy memory puzzle for a small amount of money or a much harder puzzle for more
money. The options were displayed on a screen, and participants’ eye movements were tracked as they decided
which puzzle to attempt. When people spent more time looking at the reward for the challenging puzzle, they were
more likely to choose it. If our mind’s eye, or our attentional focus, is on the benefits of an option, over time we’re
more likely to choose to do hard things.
Performing complex mental tasks will also be less painful if we often use mental effort. When we don’t have
to make a decision to focus every day, we will save ourselves considering the costs or consequences. To make
cognitively demanding tasks a habit, try to do them every day at the same time and in the same place. Add a ritual
(仪式，惯例) before the work starts, such as turning off the phone. After a few weeks, concentrating deeply won’t
just feel easier, it will actually be easier.
28. Why do people tend to feel certain cognitive tasks demanding
A. Because they consume much more brain energy.
B. Because they involve more complex computations.
C. Because they are objectively much more difficult.
D. Because they require new brain region teamwork.
29. What does the underlined word “hurdle” in paragraph 6 mean
A. benefit B. barrier C. routine D. reward
30. Why does the author quote the 2020 study
A. To support a solution. B. To present a case.
C. To analyze the causes. D. To challenge an assumption.
31. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Overestimation promotes efficiency. B. Personal perception determines performance.
C. Focusing on rewards enhances motivation. D. Brain reaction triggers positive emotions.
D
For much of the 20th century, nostalgia (怀旧) was considered by the medical community as a neurological
disorder, a form of depression. However, contemporary neuroscientific research has redefined this emotion,
revealing it as a complex psychological resource that plays a significant role in maintaining mental well-being and
cognitive continuity.
Modern studies have found the neural correlations of nostalgia. When individuals recall nostalgic memories,
there is obvious activation in the medial prefrontal cortex (皮层), a region related to self-reflection and recall of
personal experience. At the same time, the brain’s reward system releases dopamine (多巴胺). This neurochemical
reaction suggests that nostalgia is not merely a passive reflection on the past, but an active mechanism that
generates positive effect to reduce present depression.
One of the most profound functions of nostalgia is its ability to increase one’s sense of “self-continuity.” Life
is full of disturbing changes — moving to a new city, changing careers, or losing a loved one — that can break our
identity. Nostalgia acts as a psychological buffer (缓冲物), bridging the gap between our past and present selves.
By revisiting cherished memories, individuals confirm their core values and narrative identity, thereby reducing
present anxiety. Research indicates that individuals filled with nostalgic reflections demonstrate greater optimism
about the future and higher resilience against stress.
Furthermore, nostalgia serves a vital social function. It is inherently social; nostalgic narratives almost
unavoidably involve significant others — family, friends, or important life events shared with peers. This recall
causes the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the “bonding hormone,” which enhances feelings of empathy
and trust. Consequently, nostalgia can reduce loneliness by fostering a sense of social connectedness, even when
one is physically isolated. It reminds us that we are embedded in a web of meaningful relationships that stand the
test of time.
However, the mechanism is not without its nuances. While adaptive nostalgia promotes psychological health,
excessive reflection on an idealized past can lead to maladaptive (不适应的) behaviors, preventing individuals
from engaging with current realities. The key lies in the brain’s ability to integrate these memories positively. As
neuroscientists continue to map the complex pathways of memory and emotion, it becomes increasingly clear that
looking backward is often the most effective way for the human brain to push itself forward.
32. According to the passage, how has the perception of nostalgia changed over time
A. It was once considered a physical illness but is now seen as a neurological disorder.
B. It was previously viewed as a mental weakness but is now recognized as a psychological asset.
C. It has always been regarded as a sign of depression and melancholia.
D. It was thought to be beneficial in the past but is now considered harmful to mental health.
33. What can be inferred about the role of dopamine in nostalgic experiences
A. It is responsible for the fragmentation of identity during stressful transitions.
B. It causes individuals to lose touch with their autobiographical memories.
C. It contributes to the positive emotional response generated by recalling the past.
D. It inhibits the activity of the medial prefrontal cortex during self-reflection.
34. The author mentions “self-continuity” in Paragraph 3 to explain .
A. how nostalgia helps maintain a stable sense of identity amidst life changes.
B. why people tend to forget their past when they move to new cities
C. the biological process of memory retrieval in the human brain
D. the difference between existential anxiety and general stress
35. Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage
A. Nostalgia is a double-edged sword that primarily causes people to dwell on the past and ignore the present.
B. The release of oxytocin is the sole reason why nostalgia is effective in treating social isolation and loneliness.
C. Neuroscience reveals that nostalgia is a complex, adaptive mechanism that benefits mental health and social
connection.
D. Functional magnetic resonance imaging has proven that nostalgia is identical to the brain’s reward system.
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多选项。
Floreana Island used to be home to its own species of giant tortoise (陆龟). But because the Galapagos is in
the middle of the sea, it has long been a stopping place for sailors. In the 1800s, these tortoises were hunted for
food by sailors, pirates, and settlers. 36
Sailors and pirates also brought animals that weren’t from Galapagos, like rats, cats, and goats. Over time,
these “introduced” animals have wiped out or threatened many of the animals that make Galapagos special.
But the Galapagos National Park and other groups have been working to protect the islands and the special
plants and animals that live there. Between 1997 and 2006, experts worked to get rid of the larger introduced
animals on many of the Galapagos islands.
In 2023, a special effort on Floreana also helped get rid of the rats and wild cats. 37 The numbers of
several native bird species are already increasing. And the Galapagos rail, a bird which hadn’t been seen on the
island for nearly 200 years, has been spotted again.
Removing the introduced animals also made it safe for tortoises to be returned to Floreana. You might be
wondering how Floreana tortoises could be returned if they had already died out. 38
In 2008, some tortoises were discovered on Isabela Island that looked very much like Floreana tortoises.
Testing showed that their DNA was very similar to that of Floreana tortoises. Since then, scientists in Galapagos
have raised over 600 young tortoises, working to make sure the tortoises have as much Floreana tortoise DNA as
possible.
Workers from the park carried the young tortoises to release them in areas where they’re likely to do well.
Many of the tortoises had tracking devices placed on their shells. 39
40 As they grow, the tortoises will help clear out areas that are thick with plants, help develop muddy
areas into ponds, and spread seeds from plants.
A. In time, the species died out.
B. As they say, it’s complicated.
C. This has made a big difference.
D. The return of the tortoises marks a milestone in conservation efforts.
E. For centuries, humans have had a destructive impact on the island’s wildlife.
F. This will allow scientists to keep an eye on how the tortoises react to their new home.
G. Scientists expect that the tortoises will play a big part in restoring the island’s environment.
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。
Five years ago, I woke up after a six-hour operation. Doctors removed a tumor (肿瘤) in my body, and I
couldn’t believe it when 41 that it was not cancerous. I’d spent the months before the surgery filled with 42 .
I’d used all my strength just to get up and pretend to be OK. Returning home, I attempted to 43 what my future
life would be like without a dark cloud hanging over me.
The initial 44 didn’t last long. Life soon looked empty. Months before, I’d left my legal job. Actually,
becoming a writer was always my dream, but piles of 45 letters made it seem out of reach. It felt 46 to be
depressed after surviving the surgery, but I was. The only thing that dragged me out was to 47 my sister’s dog
Lucy. I was still weak and never 48 exercise, but I couldn’t say no to Lucy. We started out 49 . At first, I
could hardly walk a block with her, but gradually I grew much 50 and walked farther.
Little by little, I felt alive again. I 51 for a part-time job and worked for 3 years. I restarted my writing —
not a heavy book, but 52 things reminding me I could be a writer.
I now write full-time, busy 53 new books. It’s harder to find 54 to take walks with Lucy, but those
simple walks truly 55 me.
41. A. told B. reminded C. persuaded D. warned
42. A. surprise B. anxiety C. anger D. curiosity
43. A. go through B. figure out C. insist on D. give up
44. A. courage B. pain C. uncertainty D. relief
45. A. rejection B. apology C. thanks D. invitation
46. A. right B. fair C. normal D. wrong
47. A. touch B. feed C. walk D. bathe
48. A. liked B. lacked C. promoted D. skipped
49. A. shyly B. slowly C. hurriedly D. proudly
50. A. kinder B. calmer C. wiser D. stronger
51. A. applied B. hoped C. waited D. accounted
52. A. complex B. secret C. small D. messy
53. A. ranking B. collecting C. releasing D. illustrating
54. A. space B. time C. patience D. drive
55. A. represented B. judged C. healed D. tested
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。
Wang Haoze, a crew member of the ShenzhouXIX mission, is China’s first female spaceflight engineer.
During her college years, she was outstanding 56 (academic), ranking at the top of her class. Additionally, she
represented her school in sports competitions.
“It was my postgraduate mentor who led me to a career in the space industry. Professor Gu Fan was very inter
ested in spaceflight 57 often discussed relevant topics with us. He also encouraged his postgraduate students to
apply for jobs in the space industry,” Wang Haoze recalled, explaining that the professor was so 58 (influence) t
o her that she decided to join the spacecraft research community.
With her graduation 59 (approach), Wang 60 (submit) her resume to the Beijing Aerospace Propulsion
Institute, China’s major research body of liquid-propellant rocket engines. At the institute, Wang was part of the res
earch and development of new models of rocket engines, a new field 61 she had never been involved. 62 (fa
ce) with new challenges and knowledge, she enjoyed learning and overcoming difficulties, which appeared as an
63 (attract) game to her.
On October 30, 2024, she embarked on a space journey aboard Shenzhou-19. Her 64 (responsibility)
include space experiments, material management, and station affairs. Wang Haoze is 65 inspiration,
demonstrating courage, perseverance, and a passion for space exploration.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你班上周召开了“维护国家安全，人人有责”主题班会，请给你的澳大利亚好友
Richard 写封邮件，内容包括：
1．介绍班会情况；
2．分享你的感受。
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 Richard,
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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。
One afternoon after school, I was lying on my bed listening to music. My mom knocked on the door. “Emma,
Mrs. Thompson from down the street just called,” she said. “Her daughter Chloe is having a hard time with math.
Could you help her out ” I thought about it for a moment. I was good at math, so I said yes.
A few weeks later, I met Chloe for the first time. She was 10 years old and in 5th grade. I opened the math
book and showed her some problems. “Let’s try these,” I said. Chloe looked away. “I don’t need this. I’m not going
to college. I’ll work at my uncle’s restaurant.” I didn’t know what to say. In my family, everyone believed school
was important. I kept telling her to try, but she just asked, “How is this going to help me cook or serve food ”
That night, I thought about her question. Maybe she had a point. My brother works at a bank. I never saw him
use science or math from school. The next morning, I told my mom, “I don’t think I can teach her. She doesn’t
want to learn.” My mom smiled. “Maybe you need to try something different.”
I had always learned by reading the book and doing exercises. But now I started thinking of new ideas.
Over the next few weeks, I learned more about Chloe. Her parents wanted her to make money from a young
age. She had been selling fruits and vegetables in the neighborhood since she was 8.
One day, I asked Chloe to come to my house. When she arrived, she found me in the kitchen. I was holding
flour and chocolate chips. She looked confused. I handed her an apron (围裙).
注意：
1．写作词数应为 150 个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Grab the measuring cups and today we’re baking cookies,” I said.
As we baked, Chloe suddenly asked how to price our cookies.
听力：
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Dear Richard,
I’m writing to share with you a meaningful class meeting we had last week.
The meeting, themed “Everyone is Responsible for Safeguarding National Security”, included video watching
and group discussions. We learned various ways to protect national security, such as keeping sensitive information
private and reporting suspicious behaviors.
This meeting made me realize national security isn’t just the government’s duty. Every citizen plays a vital
role in it. I’ll definitely pay more attention to such issues from now on.
Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
“Grab the measuring cups and today we’re baking cookies,” I said. Chloe put on the apron with a confused
look and hesitated for a while before joining me. I told her we had to measure flour, sugar and chocolate chips
precisely with tools. Every ingredient needed a fixed amount, and simple calculation was necessary all the time. I
patiently guided her to count and weigh everything, explaining quietly how math worked in cooking. Slowly, Chloe
stopped being unwilling and began to take it seriously.
As we baked, Chloe suddenly asked how to price our cookies. I smiled and told her pricing needed math to
count costs, calculate daily profits and set reasonable prices. We practiced addition, subtraction and division while
talking about selling fruits and running a restaurant. Chloe was deeply attracted and realized math was really useful
for her future life. She became willing to learn and even took the initiative to ask me to teach her more practical
math knowledge later.
1. W: Good morning, sir. I’d like to ask you a few questions if I may.
M: I’m waiting for my flight, so I guess I can if you make it brief.
2. M: Hello!
W: Can I help you with anything
M: Yes. I’m here to see the flat. I saw your ad about a room for rent.
W: Oh, you’ve come to the wrong door. The flat for rent is one floor up.
3. W: Hi, Albert. I just received a call from Peterson’s company. They want to know if the brochures are ready.
M: The printing has been delayed because the factory went through a power failure the other day.
4. W: I often mistake Nancy for Kate. Can you tell them apart
M: No. They look so alike that even their parents could not tell them sometimes when they were young.
5. M: I think we need to get rid of some of these old school books from last year.
W: I heard Jack’s cousin wanted to borrow some books. You know he’s in the class below us.
M: Not a bad idea. We can tell Jack about it this weekend.
6. W: I’ve been for two job interviews and I’ve been offered the first job. I’d prefer the second one but I haven’t
heard from the company yet. What should I do
M: You’d explain to the first employer that you’re very pleased to have been offered the job but some other
organizations haven’t been in touch with you yet. Ask them if it’s possible to have a bit more time before you
decide. Hopefully, they’ll be understanding.
7. M: Good morning, Rebecca. Would you like to join the marketing team for lunch today We’re meeting at the
Sunflower Restaurant around noon.
W: Is that the new Mexican restaurant on the corner of Millet and Thomas Street
M: Actually it’s a Thai restaurant, but yes, the one on the corner. It got a great review in the newspaper this week.
The critic said the noodle dish was fantastic.
W: That sounds great. I love noodles. Shall we meet at 11:40
M: We needn’t go that early. I’ll meet you downstairs at 11:50. We can walk there in less than 10 minutes.
W: OK. See you then.
8. W: Hey, Alexis. Great to see you. Ready for a bit of skating
M: Yeah, but I haven’t been skating for ages, Martha.
W: Me neither, but I’m a natural when it comes to sports. So, what’s in your bag
M: A few things — a hat, gloves, a jacket, the usual skating safety equipment.
W: We’re only going around the park.
M: Well, you never know.
W: I don’t bother with hats and gloves or that sort of things. I find it gets in the way.
M: Don’t you worry about getting hurt
W: No, I love adventures. Just the other day, I went climbing on this climbing wall, and I didn’t even use safety
equipment. If I get hurt, I just ignore the pain.
M: Well, I am not that brave.
W: Hey, come on. Let’s get going.
M: Wait a second. I need to get my equipment on.
9. M: My guest today is the young singer and songwriter, Liz Stewart, who’s here to answer the questions you’ve
sent in to her. First, how did you get into music
W: I picked up a guitar when I was six. My father had links with the music business, and he even introduced me to
a few artists. It was amazing to have that opportunity.
M: Where did you get your ideas for songs
W: People say my songs are quite sad, which must mean I’ve had a terrible life, but that’s not the case. I get
inspiration from real-life stories I’ve seen on the news or read in magazines somewhere, but I change the details. I
have a good imagination and like my songs to tell a story.
M: Well, if it’s true you’re working on a book about songwriting
W: Yes, it is. Writing a book is more time-consuming than composing a song, though, so I’m determined not to let
it get in the way of my songwriting. I’m doing it by sharing my personal experiences. Many books have been
written on the subject, so it’s been a challenge to make it different from them.
10. W: Community service is an important part of education here at our university. We encourage all students to
volunteer for community at least one activity before they graduate. A new community program called “One on
One” aims to help primary school students who have fallen behind. Your major might make you especially
interested in it because it offers the opportunity to do some teaching — that is, tutoring these students in math and
English. You’d have to volunteer two hours a week for one term. You can choose to help a child with math,
English, or both. Half-hour lessons are fine, so you could give guidance on each subject for half an hour two days a
week. Professor Smith will act as an instructor for the tutors. He’ll help you with lesson plans or offer suggestions
for activities. His office hours are from 3:00 to 5:00 every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for
the program and begin tutoring next week. I’m sure you’ll enjoy this program and you are sure to gain valuable
experience too. These will be your advantage if you have experience with children and care about your community.
For further information, stop by Professor Smith’s office this week.

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