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高二下学期期末考试
英 语
时量：120 分钟 满分: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 does the man tell Jane to do
A. Postpone his appointment. B. Meet Mr Douglas. C. Return at 3 o’ clock.
2. Where does the man want to go
A. A health club. B. A restaurant. C. The woman's place.
3. What is the man's attitude toward the fashion show
A. Uncertain. B. Supportive. C. Disapproving.
4. What time is it now
A. 5:00. B. 5:30. C.6:00.
5. What is the relationship between, the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Schoolmates. C. Colleagues.
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
音播放读两遍。
听第 6 段录音，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the man dissatisfied with about the coat
A. The size. B. The color. C. The style.
What does the man decide to do
A. Get his money back.
B. Stick to his original idea.
C. Follow the woman's advice.
听第 7 段录音，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Giving a speech.
C. Organizing an event.
9. What is Charles Martin's family mainly worried about
A. His health is getting worse.
B. His efforts go unrecognized.
C. His studies or family are neglected.
10. How does Charles Martin plan to remove his family's concerns
A. By talking to his teacher.
B. By involving his family.
C. By quitting the project.
听第 8 段录音，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What does the woman say about raising a kid while working
A. It's a hard task. B. It requires skills. C. It's time-consuming.
12. How does the woman's husband share responsibility
A. He does more housework.
B. He cares more about their kid. C. He makes more money.
13. What daily activity does the woman do with her kid
A. Take pictures. B. Go shopping. C. Do exercise.
听第 9 段录音，回答第 14 至 16 题。 14. What is the woman concerned about
A. The limited time for the presentation. B. The popularity of the topic.
C. Lack of information in preparation.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees.
B. Problems affecting bees today. C. The importance of bees.
16. What's advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Statistics. B. Photos. C. Diagrams.
听第 10 段录音，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the text mainly about
A. Cultural differences. B. Body language. C. Communication barrier
18. How do Spanish people usually greet others
A. By nodding at them.
B. By shaking their hands.
C. By kissing them on the cheek.
19. Where do people have different customs towards men and women
A. In Jordan. B. In Japan. C. In Canada.
20. What does the man suggest people do
A. Observe the local customs.
B. Travel to more countries.
C. Use more gestures.
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
Welcome to the University of Portsmouth Library! Check out our website for an overview of library services
then consider introducing yourself to some of the most important library services and facilities available.
Opening hours
Please note: Opening hours are subject to change.
Library Building Reception Desk
Monday— Friday 24 hours 08:00-18:00
Saturday 24 hours 11:00-15:00
Sunday 24 hours 11:00-15:00
Please note: 24/7 opening ends on Friday 12th June at 23:59
Summer vacation: 13th June—30th August (Reduced Opening) Library Building8:00—16:00
Borrowing entitlements(权限) for staff and students
Loan Type Allocation(额度) Period
Standard loan Staff & PhD students— up to 33 4 weeks or 7 days if in demand
Standard loan Students— up to 33 4 weeks or 7 days if in demand
Journals Staff & PhD students only— up to 10 up to 7 days
Interlibrary loans Staff & students: unrestricted average-5 weeks
Returning library items
In the University Library you can return your loans at the self-service kiosks(自助借还机) located in the Atrium. If you are away from the University on a placement, a year abroad, or extended study leave, please be
aware that items borrowed are subject to recall and must be returned promptly at your expense.
Please remember:
Items reserved by another borrower may not be renewed.
Items may not be renewed if your library account is due to expire(失效).
Responsible behaviours
Books and other library materials must not be written in, damaged or marked. This includes underlining and
making notes in pencil.
If you damage library property or, through evident carelessness, allow library property to come to harm, you
will be expected to pay the full replacement cost.
Copyright law must be strictly observed by everyone when making copies of library materials, including
scanning and photocopying. Please ask for guidance on how much you may lawfully copy under our educational
copyright licences.
21. When can you go to the library
A. On August 29th at 18:00. B. On June 13th at 18:30.
C. On July 14th at 6:00 AM. D. On June 10th at 10:00 PM.
22. How long can a student keep a book that is in demand
A. 4 weeks. B. 5 weeks. C. 7 days. D. 33 days.
23. What is prohibited in the library
A. Keeping the borrowed items during vacation. B. Renewing an expired library account.
C. Writing or marking on library materials. D. Making copies of library materials.
B
As someone currently studying a second language, I am constantly in awe of the new skills I pick up. From
added cultural context to a better understanding of how language work within our minds, some of the most
interesting lessons I' ve had have come from my Spanish coursework.
But fewer and fewer college students are choosing to specialize in language studies, losing out on these
important lessons. Director of the University of Minnesota’ s Center for Research on Language Acquisition Kate
Paesani said some of the main factors pushing students away from studying languages are insecurities with their
language skills and the amount of time and effort it requires, with courses worth five credit hours seeming
demanding for many students.
While I may be biased, the benefits of learning a second language are both undervalued and impossible to
overstate. Beyond just being able to communicate with a whole new group of people that I wasn't able to before
studying Spanish, I have also learned so much about the world through my studies. I even started working part-time
online with a local nonprofit, thanks to a connection I made through one of my courses.
But, as enrollments(入学人数) decrease, the future of opportunities like the ones. I've had the privilege to
experience becomes uncertain. “There's a danger that we won't be able to offer programs that are as comprehensive
as they are now, and I'm speaking nationally, not just at the University of Minnesota,” Professor Goodspeed said.
“Our language programs will not be as comprehensive in the future unless we can make some sort of a change.”
Given the challenging job market and our globalized digital world, students should seek every advantage
possible to get a leg up, and language skills provide a massive advantage. So, it's up to us to rethink how we value
language classes. We may complain about the language requirements in university, but like eating vegetables, we
should recognize it's for our own benefit.
24. According to Kate Paesani, what discourages students from studying languages
A. Lack of confidence. B. Job insecurity.
C. Limited career opportunity. D. Expensive courses.
25. What's the benefit that the author got from learning a second language
A. Higher exam scores. B. The privilege of studying abroad.
C. A part-time job on campus. D. A broader world perspective.
26. What is Goodspeed's attitude to language programs
A. Concerned. B. Disappointed. C. Optimistic. D. Skeptical.
27. What does the underlined phrase‘ get a leg up” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Stay ahead of others. B. Change career path.
C. Meet requirements. D. Reduce competition.
C
During the past several years, fake news has been a frequent topic of real news, with articles considering the
role of social media in spreading fake news. Something less well-known. though, is that fake news has also become
a topic of scientific investigation.
In a paper published in March in the journal Science, David Lazer, Matthew Baum and 14 co-authors
consider what we do and don't know about the science of fake news. They define fake news as “made-up
information that imitates news in form but not in process or intention”
The paper makes a persuasive case that the investigation of fake news is timely and important. One
conservative estimate is that in the month before every presidential election, the average American was exposed to
somewhere between one and three articles from a known publisher of fake news. Another alarming result is that
when it comes to political topics, tweets containing false information spread more rapidly and broadly on Twitter
than those containing reliable information.
Researchers mentioned in the paper that in the face of fake news and its spreading by social and other forms
of media, “A new system of safeguards is needed.” But what kinds of safeguards can individual news consumers
put into place The simplistic answer is “be more reflective”. Don't believe everything you read, but consider the
possibility that it's false. We need to foster standards of discussion in which it's OK to challenge what others say
without the conversation immediately turning into abuse.
Such a practice can be seen in the most effective lab meetings: if someone disagrees with the presenter, they
say so in a polite way. And by doing so, they might be saving the presenter from embarrassment in a more public
forum. A community that encourages individuals to point out when statements are false or unclear benefits
everybody by helping detect the truth.
Though uncovering the truth remains a tough battle, it is worth fighting. Our preferred society encourages the
truth to win out\before great damage is done. 28. What do the findings of the paper indicate
A. Political fake news on Twitter has been effectively controlled. B. Investigation into fake news is unnecessary for average readers. C. Social media speeds up the spread of political fake news.
D. Americans are rarely exposed to known publishers of fake news. 29. What is expected to do in the face of fake news
A. Think deeply and question the information.
B. Avoid reading serious news through social media.
C. Keep your doubts to yourself to maintain politeness. D. Forward the articles to more people to seek help.
30.Why does the author mention “the most effective lab meetings” in paragraph 6
A. To prove scientists are wiser. B. To model a healthy discussion-
C. To praise researchers' polite manners. D. To encourage scientific experiments.
31. Which of the following questions can be answered by the text
A. Why do people create fake news B. How can we fight fake news
C. Who suffers most from fake news D. Where does fake news appear first
D
When it comes to personal matters, AI systems might tell you what you want to hear, but perhaps not what you
need to hear.
In a new study published in Science, Stanford computer scientists showed that artificial intelligence(AI) large
language models are sycophantic(阿谀奉承的), when users seek advice on interpersonal dilemmas. Even when
users described harmful or illegal behavior, the models often affirmed their choices. “By default(默认情况下), AI
advice does not tell people that they' re wrong nor give them ‘tough love’,” said Myra Cheng, the study's lead
author and a computer science PhD student. “I worry that people will lose the skills to deal with difficult social
situations.”
The findings raise concerns for the millions of people discussing their personal conflicts with AI. Almost a third
of U. S. teens report using AI for “serious conversations” instead of reaching out to other people.
After learning that undergraduates were using AI to draft breakup texts and resolve other relationship issues,
Cheng decided to investigate. Previous research had found AI can be overly agreeable when presented with
fact-based questions, but there was little knowledge on how large language models judge social dilemmas.
Cheng and her team started by measuring how widespread sycophancy was among AIs. They evaluated 11 large
language models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and pared to human responses, all of the AIs
affirmed the user's position more frequently. Even when responding to the harmful requests, the models approved
of the problematic behavior 47% of the time.
“Users are aware that models behave in sycophantic ways,” said Dan Jurafsky, the study's senior author and a
professor of linguistics. “But what they are not aware of, and what surprised us, is that sycophancy is making them
more self-centered, more morally stubborn.”
The team is now exploring ways to tone down this tendency. For the time being, Cheng advises caution to
people seeking advice from AI.“I think that you should not use AI to replace people for these kinds of things.
That's the best thing to do for now.”
32. What is an AI model most likely to say to a user who is considering telling a lie
A. Honesty is the best policy. B. It is never too late to mend.
C. To cover up is human nature. D. Even white lies can hurt.
33. Why were the large language models evaluated
A. To figure out how often they corrected users behavior. B. To compare how they handle different social topics.
C. To assess the impact of overdependence on AI. D. To measure their tendency to agree with users.
34. What does Myra Cheng suggest people do regarding AI's social advice
A. Stop using AI for any daily tasks.
B. Be cautious and turn to humans instead.
C. Help AI developers reduce the sycophancy.
D. Rely on AI only for serious personal dilemmas. 35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Human Friends vs. AI Companions B. A Perfect Guide to Social Dilemmas
C. Stanford’ s Breakthrough in AI Models D. The Danger of Yes-Man AI
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。
Western culture has a familiar story about what highly productive, committed employees look like. They are
always available, respond immediately to questions or needs, stay late, push through when tired, and never take
breaks. This “hard worker “story is so widespread that it feels like the truth. 36
Research shows that to guarantee productivity, regular breaks are required for brain to restore. Most people
can only do a limited amount of peak cognitive(认知的) work in a day. We cannot expect one to work eight
uninterrupted hours but still stay effective. 37 This encouraging finding is the opposite of what the “buried in the
desk” story prescribes.
So what happens when we ignore the science and push on 38 Judgment narrows. Well-being suffers.
Creativity—— which depends on a mind flexible enough to make unexpected connections—— drops. These
factors are often made worse by a long-term lack of sleep, which is common among knowledge workers.
39 Not only do breaks provide essential rest, but also support sharp and creative thought. The mind doesn't
shut down when we step away from a task; it shifts into a mode that supports insight, integration, and
problem-solving. In other words, some of our best thinking happens when we' re not trying to think at all.
What we see from these conflicting stories is that you can either have the appearance of productivity or you
can have actual productivity.40 You could suffer from more errors, poorer judgment, reduced creativity, and the
gradual loss of the human capacities that workplace most needs to grow
A. Sleep problems do harm to creativity.
B. However, these hard workers may suffer mentally. C. The costs of choosing the appearance-story are high.
D. But it is worth questioning as science tells a different one. E. Beyond a certain point of focused work, attention degrades. F. By contrast, taking pauses frees the brain from focused work.
G. Instead, science tells us quality rest and play can improve productivity.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A curious and eager 6-year-old boy embarked on a journey that took him to a place filled with wonder and
heroism: a fire station. Yet this young explorer was 41 ,making his adventure far more meaningful than any
ordinary outing. His 42 was to “see” what a firefighter looked like.
The little boy's wish was granted by a 43 firefighter, who wove magic into the moment, helping the boy “see”
his uniform in a way only he could. Together, they set off on an extraordinary exploration—— one that redefined
the very 44 of sight.
45 his walking stick, the child ran both hands over the firefighter's uniform, touching and discovering every
detail with 46 The firefighter explained each part 47 , his voice guiding the boy's wandering hands. In the boy's
mind, a vivid picture 48—— one his eyes could never see.
Just when you thought this tender scene could grow no more beautiful, the little boy reached out for a 49 ,
even though he had met the firefighter only moments before. It was a simple gesture that spoke volumes, capturing
the profound impact of this brief but unforgettable 50 .
This small act of kindness has become an Internet hit, 51 countless hearts and earning thousands of likes. It
reminds us all that empathy and 52 can create connections far deeper than what meets the eye and that true“ 53 ”
comes not from the eyes, but from the 54 .
So, share this story to 55 the warmth of this beautiful interaction and help others “see” the world in that
same loving, empathetic light.
41. A. ashamed B. shy C. weak D. blind
42. A. promise B. assignment C. dream D. suggestion
43. A. well-known B. kind-hearted C. full-time D. good-looking
44. A. meaning B. result C. sense D. limit
45. A. Turning to B. Setting aside C. Holding up D. Depending on
46. A. awe B. fear C. relief D. doubt
47. A. aimlessly B. quickly C. carelessly D. patiently
48. A. fell apart B. faded away C. took shape D. went blank
49. A. gift B. hug C. hand D. toy
50. A. friction B. interview C. encounter D. celebration
51. A. breaking B. protecting C. calming D. touching
52. A. courage B. wisdom C. understanding D. honesty
53. A. sight B. grace C. warmth D. beauty
54. A. bone B. heart C. memory D. imagination
55. A. spread B. evaluate C. exchange D. create
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。
When faced with whether we work to live or live to work, some believe we work merely to earn the salary that
enables us to be financially independent. However, earning a living is by no means the only reason 56 we work.
Through the work we do, our goals can 57 (attain) and our dreams achieved. Yang Liwei, for example, 58
(drive) by his passion for flying, became a pilot and then China's first astronaut in space. Work lets us engage in
favorite fields and gain satisfaction.
Work can also help develop our skills, thus providing room for personal 59 (grow). When we work, we must
practise our skills constantly and continuously until we excel in what we do. Our rapidly changing workplace
makes 60 necessary for us to keep up and develop new skills.
Not only does work benefit us 61 (personal), it also contributes to the health of society. At the most basic
level, different types of jobs operate like machine gears to keep society running, with every job equally 62 (value)
to society.
Wherever life takes us and 63 choices are laid out before us, something worth 64 (remember) is that our
work, when done well, will not only help us make a living but also help make a life for ourselves and for others.
We can take pride in the knowledge that hard work is essential for our individual well-being as well as for the
benefit of our society as 65 whole. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
你校英文报正就“生活技能课程”的设置向同学们征求意见。请你写一篇英文稿件，谈谈你的建议和想
法。内容包括：
(1)课程内容。
(2)阐述理由。
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。
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。
It was the day before New Year's Eve. Brad Hensley was on his way back from a wonderful family vacation.
Now he was driving his RV(房车) with his wife and their four children on the Bluegrass Parkway in Kentucky.
The sun was setting, painting the sky in warm orange and pink. Everyone was happy and excited.
Suddenly, a loud bang broke the peace. A front tire(轮胎) had blown out, and the RV was out of control. Brad
gripped the steering wheel(方向盘) tightly, but it was no use. It crashed through a metal barrier, and rolled down a
steep slope(陡坡). The world turned upside down. Metal screamed against rocks. Then, everything went silent.
Inside the twisted RV, chaos erupted. Brad's head was bleeding, and his wife was crying, trying to calm the
screaming children. One of the boys, Eric, the youngest, was trapped—— his leg was stuck under a fallen seat,
seriously injured. Worse still, Brad smelled gasoline. A thin line of smoke was rising from the broken engine. “We
have to get out! It could catch fire any second!” Brad yelled, his voice full of fear.
But the RV's door was shut tightly. Brad tried to kick it open with all his strength, but it wouldn't move at all.
His wife held the other children close, tears streaming down her face. The boy trapped in the back cried out in pain.
Time was running out. Brad closed his eyes for a second and whispered, “Please, someone help us.”
Meanwhile, Joshua and Jessica just finished work at the construction site and witnessed the entire crash.
Without a second thought, the couple parked the car and rushed down the steep slope. When they reached the
broken RV, they saw the desperate family inside and the rising smoke. Joshua took a deep breath, grabbed the tool
kit in his car, and murmured to himself, “I can't just stand by.” He forced the tool into the narrow gap and Jessica
pulled with all her strength.
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。
The door finally cracked open, but the smoke was getting thicker.
As promised, Brad's family knocked on the door of the couple’ s house on NewYear's Eve.
高二下学期期末考试
英语参考答案
题 序 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
答 案 A B C B C A B A C B B A C A C
题 序 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答 案 B B C A A D C C A D A A C A B
题 序 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
答 案 B C D B D D G E F C D C B A B
题 序 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
答 案 A D C B C D C A B A
56. why。考查定语从句关系副词。
57. be attained。主语 our goals和 attain(实现)是被动关系;情态动词 can后接动词原形,故填 be attained。
58. driven。句子主干: Yang Liwei became...,空格为非谓语。主语杨利伟“被热爱驱使”,表被动,用过去分词
driven作状语。
59. growth。 personal growth 个人成长。
60. it。 it在句中做形式宾语。
61. personally。修饰动词 benefit用副词。
62. valuable。名词变形容词。
63. whatever。与 wherever并列引导让步状语从句,修饰名词 choices。 whatever choices 无论何种选择。
64. remembering。固定搭配 worth doing sth.值得做某事,主动形式表被动含义。
65. a。固定短语 as a whole 总体上、整体而言。
第四部分
第一节
【参考范文 1】
Life skills are crucial to students’ well-rounded development. Among various skills, I strongly recommend a
cooking course be offered in our school.
Learning to cook promotes independence, as we are bound to live by ourselves in the future. In addition, by
choosing fresh ingredients and controlling the amount of oil and salt, we can prepare nutritious and delicious meals.
Cooking also serves as a creative hobby that is enjoyable and stress-relieving in the process of trying different
recipes.
In conclusion, a cooking course equips us with a practical skill and thus would be valuable and rewarding.
【参考范文 2】
A well-rounded education should include practical training. Therefore, I propose that our school introduce a
first-aid course.
First-aid knowledge enables us to respond properly to emergencies. For instance, knowing how to stop
bleeding or perform CPR can make a life-saving difference before medical workers arrive. Moreover, this skill
helps build a safer campus environment, where students are more willing to offer help instead of just being
bystanders.
Given the points above, first aid is indeed a vital life lesson. I strongly believe such a course will benefit every
student in the long run.
第二节
【参考范文】
The door finally cracked open, but the smoke was getting thicker. Coughing violently in the choking gray
fog,Joshua squeezed into the overturned car. Time was ticking away.“Hold on, buddy!” he shouted, trying to
separate the iron frame of the jammed seat. With a sharp groan of tearing metal, Eric's leg was freed just in time.
Just after Joshua and Jessica pulled out the entire family onto the grass, the engine burst into flames. All six were
safe on the roadside, coughing but alive. Brad asked for their address and told them that his family would pay a
visit on NewYear's Eve to extend their gratitude.
As promised, Brad's family knocked on the door of the couple's house on New Year's Eve. The cozy living
room was soon filled with tears and laughter over a comforting grand dinner. As the clock ticked toward midnight,
they gathered around the television, eagerly waiting for the famous Times Square ball drop. The youngest boy, Eric,
still walking with a slight limp, proudly handed Jessica a colorful drawing of a bright sun over a RV—— a symbol
of their second chance. Hugging the couple tightly; Brad murmured, “You guys gave us our tomorrow.” When the
midnight countdown erupted into cheers, their hearts beat as one, forever bound by courage and new-found
friendship.
听力材料
Text 1
M: Jane, I'm going out for a while.
W: But you have an appointment with Mr Douglas at 3 o’ clock. M: Well, please make it another day.
Text 2
W: Where are you off to The health club M: I'm looking for somewhere to have lunch.
W: Have you tried that new place on the corner Text 3
W: The fashion show is wonderful. The design of those clothes amazes me so much.
M: Well, you' re wasting your time watching it. I think the clothes like that are not suitable for us to wear in our
daily life.
Text 4
M: What's the delay I' ve been waiting for a long time.
W: You’ ll be here for another thirty minutes at least. Someone got a serious injury, and the police aren't letting
anyone through until 6:00.
Text 5
W: I'm sorry, Bob, but I can't make it to your anniversary party on Saturday.
M: Are you off on a business trip
W: Yes, I'm flying out to Amsterdam tomorrow morning.
M: Oh, that's a big project we' ve been working on. Good luck!
Text 6
W: Can I help you
M: Yes. I bought this coat here yesterday, but when I tried it on at home, I found it was a bit tight on me, so I'd like
to exchange it for a larger one.
W: I don't think we have one in this color in stock. Perhaps you'd like to try on another color or another kind of coat,
or a jacket Actually we' ve got some lovely winter jackets, just in.
M: No, that's not really what I'm looking for. I just like the color and the style.
W: In that case, I could order one if you like. Or return your money, whichever you prefer.
M: Could you order it, please
W: Fine. Text 7
W: Charles Martin, thank you for joining us today. Could you tell us about your recent project
M: Of course. I' ve been working on a new environmental program in our community. We' ve been organizing
clean-up events and planting trees to reduce pollution.
W: That deserves praise. How does your family feel about the time you' re devoting to it
M: Well, it's been challenging. My family has been supportive, but I can sense their concerns.
W: I see. What are their major concerns
M: They worry that I might not have enough time for study or that I' ll neglect my responsibilities at home.
W: That's understandable. How do you plan to address these concerns while continuing your important work
M: It's a balancing act for sure. I'm making an effort to involve them in some of the community activities, so it
becomes a family effort. And I' ve been working on better time management.
Text 8
M: Cindy, as a working mother, how do you balance work and family
W: It takes skills. It's an art, I should say. But raising a kid while working is not as hard as most people think.
M: You mean it's not difficult
W: No, if you know how to share responsibilities properly. My husband does more housework, and I take more
care of our kid. I try to spend as much time with our kid as possible. She joins me in my daily activities.
M: What do you mean
W: Working as a model, I do a lot of exercise every day to stay fit, and I encourage our kid to do it with me. It's like
play to her. As a result, I'm fit, she's fit, and we spend time together.
M: What else do you do together
W: Things like reading picture books and going to the park. M: I really like your ideas.
Text 9
W: OK, so our topic for the presentation is bees. How many main points do we have
M: Three.
W: There's a lot of information, but we only have eight minutes.
M: think we can organize the whole presentation around our three main points.
W: Should we start by showing that bees are an important natural resource They help plants reproduce. Without
bees, a lot of crops would be more expensive to grow.
M: Let's make that clear so people understand why we all need bees.
W: Now, I found a report that says a lot of bees are dying right now. The report has a lot of statistics about
population numbers. Should we use that
M: Well, I'm worried those statistics might be confusing. Mr Lee said we have to show that we' ve done some
research, and that's important for our grades.
W: OK. Maybe we could just put some of the statistics in a diagram.
M: Let's do that. And we could show some photos of bees.
W: Good idea.
M: So for the last part, I made a list of what people can do to help bees.
Text 10
W: This morning, we have Dr Thomas in our studio. He began to do research on body language three years
ago. Welcome to the programme, Dr Thomas!
M: Thanks, Jane. It's my honour to be invited here. W: What do you want to tell us, Dr Thomas
M: First I want to talk about the importance of body language. Studies show that 70% of our communication
is achieved nonverbally. Body language, in particular, plays an important part in the unspoken interaction. We can
express our inner thoughts and feelings through gestures, facial expressions, eye movements and so on. However,
body language varies from culture to culture. To achieve our communication effectively, we must understand what
body language means in each culture and use it correctly. Now, let's focus on how people greet each other in
different cultures.
Most people in the world now greet each other by shaking hands, such as Canadians, but the Japanese prefer
to bow. People from Spain, Italy or Colombia approach strangers closely and are more likely to kiss them on the
cheek. By comparison, British people don't usually stand very close to others or touch strangers. In the Middle East
and other Muslim countries, such as Jordan, they have different customs towards men and women. They often
stand quite close to other men and shake hands. But they don't usually touch women and simply nod at them.
Actually, public behaviour differs in various cultures. When we are in a certain place, we should follow its
customs. And most importantly, understanding and making good use of cultural body language helps us to avoid
misunderstanding in today's world of cultural crossroads.

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