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郑州市宇华实验学校高三年级第一次模拟考试
英语试题
本试卷共 10页，满分 150分。考试用时 120分钟。
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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，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答
题卡上。
第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）
听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．Where probably are the speakers
A．In a taxi. B．In a restaurant. C．In Greenwood Street.
2．What does the man suggest the woman do
A．Hit the gym. B．Check her report. C．Change her diet.
3．What are the speakers doing now
A．Discussing a painting. B．Admiring the view. C．Doing breathing exercises.
4．What is Lisa probably
A．An actress. B．A doctor. C．A football player.
5．What day is it today
A．Monday. B．Tuesday. C．Sunday.
第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选
出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将
给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。
6．What is the weather like
A．Hot. B．Warm. C．Cold.
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7．How does the woman feel about playing chess
A．Confused. B．Curious. C．Pleasant.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8．Who is going to Sweden
A．Grace. B．Steve. C．Taylor.
9．What does the man think of Taylor
A．Straightforward. B．Impatient. C．Competent.
听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。
10．What does the woman need to repair
A．The washbasin. B．The kitchen sink. C．The toilet.
11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Repairman and homeowner.
12．Why did Robert Kenney start Dad, How Do I
A．To teach adults how to fix things.
B．To do online marketing.
C．To support fatherless children.
听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13．What does the woman usually use to create her drawings
A．A pen and paper. B．An iPad. C．A computer.
14．How can Finn be described
A．Naughty. B．Generous. C．Responsible.
15．Where do the speakers live
A．In China. B．In the US. C．In France.
16．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s trouble.
B．A social media post.
C．Advanced electronic products.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17．What percentage of construction laborers aged over 54 are there in Japan
A．Above 10%. B．Above 30%. C．Above 50%.
18．When does the robot in Osaka put the building materials in place
A．In the mornings. B．In the afternoons. C．In the evenings.
19．Why is the university in Singapore mentioned in the talk
A．To describe a robot-made map.
B．To explain robots’ cooperation.
C．To promote 3D printing.
20．Who controls the robots on the computer in the company Shimizu
A．A manager. B．A laborer. C．A programmer.
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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
The Natural History Museum in London holds a yearly contest for the Wildlife Photographer of the
Year. There’s a separate contest for people aged 10 and under, 11-14, and 15-17, known as the “Young
Wildlife Photographer of the Year”. Here are some of this year’s best winning pictures.
Free as a Bird by Alberto Román Gómez, Spain
Alberto Román Gómez snapped this picture of a young stonechat (野翁鸟) sitting on a gate hunting
for insects. The judges liked how Alberto captured the bird’s wild nature while showing it in a human
setting.
An Evening Meal by Parham Pourahmad, USA
Parham Pourahmad shot this picture of a Cooper’s eagle eating a squirrel (松鼠) that it has caught.
The judges were impressed with the way Parham Pourahmad framed the picture, and the way the sunlight
lit the scene.
Life Under Dead Wood by Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, Germany
Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas created this image of a springtail (弹尾虫 ) next to the “fruiting body” of a
mushroom. Alexis had to be quick, since the springtail could jump at any moment. Still, he managed to
take 36 pictures that he later combined to create this image.
Recording by Hand by Liwia Pawlowska, Poland
Liwia Pawlowska won by her picture of a common whitethroat (白喉雀) being gently held while it is
banded. When a bird is banded, a small ring is put on one of its legs. In the process scientists can learn
about the bird’s size, health, age, and its migrations and then release it. Liwia Pawlowska hopes her picture
will help “others to get to know this topic better”.
21．How did Alberto Román Gómez make his photo impress the judges
A．He took pictures very quickly.
B．He combined nature with human.
C．His photo called for wildlife conservation.
D．His composition and light were excellent.
22．What challenge did Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas face while taking his picture
A．Holding the springtail gently.
B．Getting the lighting just right.
C．Photographing the springtail ready to jump.
D．Taking a shot of the springtail’s quick jump.
23．What does Liwia Pawlowska expect her photo to do
A．Educate viewers about bird’s banding.
B．Present the beauty of migratory birds.
C．Lead viewers to criticize bird’s banding.
D．Encourage protection of wildlife habitats.
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B
Moments before heading to teach a class, I received a call from my sister: My mother was going into
emergency surgery and might not make it through the night. Five minutes later, I stepped in front of 68
MBA students to lecture without missing a beat, and even stayed a few minutes after to answer questions. I
held strong until. I got in the car to drive home. That’s when I fell to pieces. I fought to see the road
through my tears as I spoke with my travel agent to book the next flight out. My mother pulled through the
surgery.
My response to my mother’s crisis was in line with my deep, long-term fear of showing weakness or
admitting to feeling overwhelmed. As the youngest daughter from a Vietnamese refugee family,
showcasing my strength seemed the best way to honor my parents’ and siblings’s acrifices that have given
me a better life in the United States. I did not want colleagues to question my capabilities or friends and
family to see me as anything less than unshakable.
The truth was, I desired to pause, to catch my breath, to simply say, “I’m struggling.” I longed to be
weak. I wanted to acknowledge my mistakes, to honor a range of emotions, and to ask for help. Cautiously,
I began to reveal some of my struggles to my personal and professional circles, watching closely for
reactions. Some looked down on my experience. To my great relief, a few listened without judgment and
respected my boundaries and coping process. They offered information about counseling services, legal
help, support groups, and hotlines. They helped me see that even professionals in leadership positions can
need support.
To anyone bearing the weight of constant strength, hear this: True strength isn’t about never hesitating.
It’s about having the courage to admit when we’re struggling, reaching out for support, and having the
strength to piece ourselves back together and move on.
24．What did the author do after hanging up the phone
A．She drove to look after her mother. B．She quickly booked a flight ticket.
C．She hesitated to start her teaching. D．She kept calm and stayed on duty.
25．Why did the author showcase her strength
A．To help her mother make a full recovery.
B．To prove she lived a good and happy life.
C．To avoid possible doubts over her abilities.
D．To give herself an advantage in promotion.
26．How did some people help the author
A．By persuading her to win leaders’ support.
B．By convincing her seeking help is a must.
C．By listening to her and giving judgments.
D．By sharing similar experiences with her.
27．What does the author want to convey in the text
A．Strength does not mean hiding struggles.
B．Strength gives us more courage to grow.
C．Comparing yourself with others is harmful.
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D．Worldly labels block personal development.
C
Art can have incredible power over us. Yet even the most timeless and celebrated pieces can be ruined
by the march of the centuries. Turning back the clock can be complicated — scientifically and culturally.
It requires a set of skills ranging from archaeology to chemistry.
Conservation starts with material analysis, whether the artwork is a cloth, sculpture, or painting. One
approach was to remove a tiny piece of paint from an artwork to analyze layers of paint and see how the
artist originally constructed it. But, increasingly, art conservation scientists have been able to adopt
technologies to make the analysis process less intrusive. They often borrow these technologies from other
fields, notably the medical field. CT scanning, for instance, can help doctors peer into bodies, but it can
also help art conservation experts find tiny details in artworks, such as fingerprints and tool marks that they
couldn’t see with the naked eye — without damaging the work itself.
Although more high-tech could be a blessing to the field, what art conservation scientists really long
for is more cooperation between scientists, native experts, affected communities and the general public.
They have re-centered their focus from just what a piece of art is made of and how to keep it in shape to the
culture from which the artwork originated. “We’re still very much science-based, but we’ve also come to
realize over time that these objects in our care have values rooted in them,” says Glenn Wharton, Chair of
the UCLA Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage. “We always try to assess these values, which
leads us towards communicating with people whose cultural heritage it is.”
Like many other things in art, what gets conserved and what doesn’t usually comes down to time and
money. The number of restoration projects is far more than the availability of qualified scientists in the
field. And historically, it has often been the most valued works owned by the wealthy that were restored.
But with the evolving field, this is changing.
28．What can “turning back the clock” refer to in paragraph 1
A．Admiring a timeless artwork.
B．Restoring an ancient masterpiece.
C．Creating a copy of a celebrated sculpture.
D．Studying the history of a famous painting.
29．What does the underlined word “intrusive” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Destructive. B．Defensive.
C．Intensive. D．Inclusive
30．What have conservation experts primarily shifted their focus to
A．Modern technologies for restoration.
B．The composition of artistic materials.
C．Artworks’ cultural origins and values.
D．Artworks’ physical shapes and colors.
31．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Conserved heritage. B．Practical challenges.
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C．Historical achievements. D．Sufficient resources.
D
People have been trying to create glowing (发光 ) plants for decades. The challenge is making the
glow bright enough for our eyes to see. Last year, US biotech company Light Bio launched the Firefly
Petunia, the first genetically engineered glowing plant to go on sale. It claims that the plant’s brightness is
“similar to moonlight,” but judging from photos on social media, it’s nowhere near as bright as a full moon.
There is a reason why this is so difficult. Plants get their energy from light, but photosynthesis is
wildly inefficient. It’s estimated that most plants capture less than 2 percent of the light that falls on them,
and they need part of it to survive and grow. That leaves precious little to transform back into light.
Given this fact, plants will never glow bright enough to take the place of streetlights. To solve this, a
few groups have instead been trying to physically add phosphors (磷光体), a type of light-storing material
that glows in the dark, to adult plants, which are much more efficient than photosynthesis. The problem is
getting the phosphor chemicals evenly distributed inside the leaves. But now it’s found that such
distribution is easily achieved in certain plants, so brightly phosphorescent plants of various colors are
created by adding phosphors into each leaf by hand.
However, making plants glow by physically adding phosphors into them is considered “cheating.” At
the very least, the glow will become weaker if these plants survive and grow larger. There is also a
potential environmental concern when the plants die and are thrown out.
If the plants were genetically engineered to make their own long-lasting phosphors that are fully
biodegradable, it would be a different story. In fact, giving plants this ability might even boost the
efficiency of photosynthesis. Being able to temporarily “store” light could help keep the light steady,
transform unusable wavelengths into usable ones, and allow photosynthesis to continue into the night. One
day, perhaps entire fields will glow in the dark.
32．What makes it hard for plants to glow brightly
A．The low light-use efficiency of photosynthesis.
B．Plants need most captured light to survive and grow.
C．Photosynthesis transforms only part of sunlight into usable energy.
D．Plants’ leaves cannot store enough light.
33．How do some groups improve the brightness of the plants
A．By adding phosphors into the leaves.
B．By using adult plants that are more efficient than seedlings.
C．By manually adjusting light conditions.
D．By distributing chemicals evenly inside the leaves.
34．What can we learn about phosphorescent plants from the passage
A．They need careful light management. B．Their glow fade over time.
C．They can cause environmental pollution. D．They are less bright than expected.
35．What’s the function of the last paragraph
A．To discuss the difficulties of making plants glow.
B．To explore potential future applications of glowing plants.
C．To explain current experiments with glowing plants.
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D．To highlight environmental concerns of glowing plants.
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。
What is personality How does knowledge about personality help us 36 In general, when
psychologists talked about personality, they are usually looking for things that make a person different from
others or things that can explain how a person is not the same as others. Psychologists often use tests to put
people in categories and compare them to explain what personality is. For example, people who are quiet
and like to spend more time at home reading and doing their own things are called introverts (性格内向的
人). Others who enjoy going out and spend time with other people are called extroverts. 37 Are you
an introverts or extroverts
Second, how can knowledge of personality help us Well, one of the ways is that by knowing how
people behave and why they behave in a certain way, we can understand them better. 38 For example
if we know that someone is an introvert, we will understand why he or she does not feel comfortable when
he or she is with a big group of newly met people. 39
Another way knowledge of personality can help us is when we want to improve ourselves. If we know
what personality type we belong to and the reasons why we behave the way we do, we can then try to
change some of the bad things so that they can become good. 40
A．Do you know which personality type you are
B．Personality types affect our life in many ways.
C．Does personality make you different from others
D．In this way, we can make ourselves a better person.
E．First of all, let us take a look at what personality means.
F．This will help to make our relationship with them stronger.
G．We may then help this person to make friends and talk to others.
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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。
With the rapid development of industry and urbanization, pollution has become a global crisis that
41 human survival. From the thick smog covering major cities to the plastic-filled oceans, the damage
we have done to the planet is 42 .
Air pollution is 43 linked to respiratory (呼吸道 ) diseases while water pollution threatens
drinking water safety. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in the oceans, 44 marine life. The
good news is that each of us can make a(n) 45 .
Recently, our school organized an environmental campaign. We started by 46 the local park,
where we collected bags of litter. What shocked us most was finding a dead turtle with a plastic ring 47
around its neck. This tragic sight made us realize that pollution is not just an abstract concept, but a 48
threat to all living creatures.
We decided to take further action. We set up a “zero-waste” club at school, encouraging students to
use reusable water bottles, avoid single-use plastics, and 49 recyclables and non-recyclables. At first,
some students felt it was inconvenient, but gradually, they found it 50 rewarding to contribute to
environmental protection.
We also asked local businesses to adopt greener practices. Many companies responded positively,
51 to switch to eco-friendly materials. This cooperation showed us that environmental protection
requires the joint efforts of individuals, schools, and society as a 52 .
The future of the planet is in our hands. We may not have the power to change policies overnight, but
we can 53 awareness through our actions and influence those around us. Whether it’s planting a tree,
participating in a cleanup, or simply saying “no” to unnecessary plastic, every option 54 . Only by
living in harmony with the environment can we 55 a sustainable future for ourselves and generations
to come.
41．A．overlooks B．benefits C．approves D．threatens
42．A．invisible B．reasonable C．apparent D．manageable
43．A．closely B．incredibly C．indirectly D．slightly
44．A．safeguarding B．endangering C．feeding D．balancing
45．A．fortune B．inference C．comment D．difference
46．A．decorating B．exploring C．cleaning D．measuring
47．A．hidden B．wrapped C．glued D．carried
48．A．distant B．potential C．desperate D．minor
49．A．put aside B．throw off C．turn in D．sort out
50．A．emotionally B．physically C．financially D．rarely
51．A．refusing B．agreeing C．hesitating D．affording
52．A．whole B．part C．rule D．reminder
53．A．weaken B．arouse C．lose D．reflect
54．A．disappears B．arises C．passes D．counts
55．A．destroy B．desert C．create D．redesign
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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。
In line with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30), which calls for developing a new socialist culture
with strong intellectual guidance and international influence, the Palace Museum is embracing digital
innovation to preserve and share its rich cultural heritage.
Located in the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is home to China’s 56 (large) and
best-preserved complex of ancient palace architecture. It manages more than 1.95 million cultural relics
and artifacts of great historical and 57 (culture) value. To ensure the permanent preservation and
lasting transmission of these treasures, the museum began building a data center in 2000 to store and
manage information, images, videos, and other operational data 58 (relate) to its vast collection.
Over the years, the museum 59 (make) remarkable strides in digitizing its cultural resources.
Since formally launching the “Digital Palace Museum” initiative, it has undertaken an unprecedented effort
to capture and archive digital images and 3D data of its relics. Digital image information of tens of
thousands of objects is captured and archived every year. To date, the museum has collected digital data on
1.07 million artifacts, accounting 60 more than 53 percent of its total collection.
At the same time, the museum actively promotes greater transparency and public access to its
digitization work. The digital gallery on the museum’s website has made images of 150,000 artifacts
available to the public, transforming its database from an internal management tool into 61 public
resource. It has also launched online platforms 62 use digital technology to present the museum’s
architecture, collections, and exhibitions in a 63 (comprehensive) way, enabling the public to explore
the museum anytime and anywhere. The combined following across platforms has surpassed 40 million,
reflecting the growing appeal of this time-honored treasure 64 (house) in the Forbidden City and the
65 (innovate) that keeps it alive.
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，外教 Chris计划于下周六组织一次春游活动（spring outing），现面向全班同学
征集活动建议。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
(1)具体活动；
(2)你的理由。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为 80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
Yours,
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Li Hua
第二节（满分 25分）
阅读下面的材料，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。
An urgent call came into Ryan’s bar this past March. A newly married woman who had spent the
afternoon at the dive beach bar in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, couldn’t find her wallet. She didn’t
care about her ID, credit cards, or $150 in cash—but her wedding ring was put inside.
Ryan, 42, didn’t like the idea that a theft could have occurred at his place, Ryan’s at Red Dogs. The
bar had long served as a sanctuary for the homeless, offering not only hot meals but also job opportunities.
In fact, half of his current staff were former homeless individuals to whom he had given a second chance.
So he set out to find the wallet.
He spent hours checking recordings from 16 different security cameras, watching the woman’s every
step in the bar until she went to sit on a bench outside and left when her ride arrived. Within minutes, a
young man in a jacket approached the bench, touched something in his pocket, and walked off. That night
Ryan posted a video clip on the bar’s Facebook page.
Instead of exposing the young man’s face to shame him, Ryan chose to post with a question: “Does
anyone know this person ”
Within hours, Ryan got a text from 17-year-old Jimmy, who’d heard about the post from his sister.
Jimmy admitted having taken the wallet and told Ryan he’d done it because he hadn’t eaten in two days. He
said he saw the ring but thought it was fake, so he took the money and threw the wallet off the docks into
the ocean. Then he bought a sandwich.
During their phone conversation, Jimmy opened up about his family conflicts and confessed to living
in the woods for the past week. Though unable to see the young man directly, Ryan—a father of two with a
third child on the way—pieced together Jimmy’s situation from his trembling voice and fragmented
explanations.
“This isn’t some hardened criminal,” he insisted. But with the missing ring involved, the situation had
become serious: the police investigation could lead to criminal accusations. Determined to help, Ryan
vowed to protect the young man who seemed more of a kid than a lawbreaker.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为 150左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The next morning, Ryan told the teen to meet him at the docks.
Then one of the divers emerged from the depths of the water.
高三英语试卷 第 10 页（共 10 页）参考答案、听力原文
一、参考答案
第一部分 听力（共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30分）
1—5 ACBBC 6—10 ACACA 11—15 ACBCB 16—20 ABCBA
第二部分 阅读理解（共 20小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 50分）
第一节 21—23 BCA 24—27 DCBA 28—31 BACB 32—35 AABB
第二节 36—40 EAFGD
第三部分 语言运用（共 30分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）
41—45 DCABD 46—50 CBBDA 51—55 BABDC
第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
56．largest 57．cultural 58．related 59．has made 60．for
61．a 62．which / that 63．more comprehensive 64．housed 65．innovation
第四部分 写作（共 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
One possible version
Dear Chris,
I’m glad to hear that we’ll have a spring outing next Saturday. I suggest we go to the botanical
garden. There, we can admire various plants and learn about different species, which is both
educational and relaxing. Also, we can have a picnic in the garden. It will be a great chance for us to
enjoy the outdoors and communicate with each other. I’m looking forward to the activity.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25分）
One possible version
Paragraph 1: The next morning, Ryan told the teen to meet him at the docks. Jimmy arrived,
shoulders hunched and eyes fixed on the ground, avoiding Ryan’s gaze. To his surprise, the man
handed him a wrapped sandwich. “Eat first,” Ryan said, his tone softer than expected. As Jimmy
nibbled silently, Ryan introduced a local dive team, and declared his plan to recover that ring. Jimmy’
s eyes widened — he hadn’t expected this effort. For hours, the team combed the dark waters near
the docks. Each time a diver emerged with nothing but handfuls of seaweed, Jimmy’s fists clenched
tighter. He mumbled apologies, words dissolving into the crash of waves, but Ryan silenced him,
“We won’t stop until we find it”, his voice firm yet calm.
Paragraph 2: Then one of the divers emerged from the depths of the water. In his hand was the
wallet, the ring glinting faintly under the noon sun. Jimmy rubbed his eyes as if to confirm it wasn’t
a dream. When Ryan informed the owner her ring was found and he would pay the $150 on Jimmy’s
behalf, she was overcome with emotion. Moved by his gesture, she immediately agreed to drop the
theft charges against Jimmy. Yet the matter didn’t end there. Troubled about Jimmy’s predicament,
Ryan even offered the kid a job at his bar. By sunset, Jimmy was mopping floors there, his first wage
set aside to repay the stolen $150. The wedding ring sat behind the counter, awaiting its owner — a
small circle of gold, gleaming not with wealth, but with the quiet light of grace, proof that even in
the shadow of a mistake, kindness can lead the way home.
二、听力原文
Text 1
W:Why don’t we take Greenwood Street The map says it leads to my restaurant.
M: It’s usually crowded at this time of day. Trust me, madam. This shortcut will save time and
cost you less.
Text 2
M: I found your physical exam report in the closet. Why hide it
W: It says I’m overweight and the doctor recommended I exercise more. I was worried you’d
insist on going to the gym.
M: The doctor makes a good point. But eating light food helps too.
Text 3
W: Hey, look at the sunset over the horizon. It is fantastic.
M: Yes, it’s always been one of my favorite things.
W: Absolutely breathtaking, like a painting, but this is real life.
Text 4
M:What about seeing a film starring our favorite actress tonight, Lisa
W: Sorry, but I can’t make it. I need to perform an emergency operation on a patient’s stomach.
M: In that case, I’ll watch a football game at home.
Text 5
M: Hi, Lucy, Victor speaking. Can you tell me when the rubbish collection day is
W: OK, every Tuesday. But you’d better put your rubbish into the dustbin on Monday evening.
The trucks come very early on Tuesday morning.
M: Thanks. I’ll do that tomorrow night then.
Text 6
M:Would you like to go fishing with me this afternoon
W: No. If we fish in this heat, we’re heading for a bad attack of sunburn. Why don’t we play
chess
M: I’ve actually never played chess before.
W: It’s quite enjoyable. Initially, it might seem challenging to win, but you’ll find it fascinating
because it requires strategic thinking. I’ve been playing it since I was four years old.
M: Oh, it’s quite a long time.
W: Indeed, you should give it a try.
M: All right, I’m in.
Text 7
M: Grace, I heard from the personnel manager that you’re going to be sent to our branch office
in Sweden. Are you looking forward to it
W: Sure, Steve. This gives me a chance to work with Taylor.
M: Yes. He has received his third straight Employee of the Year award there. And he’s also
renowned for his patience. You’ll learn a lot from him.
W: I hope so. I’ve never been out of the country, so I’m a little nervous about it.
Text 8
M: Hey, Helen, where are you headed on such a late evening
W: The washbasin in my house is blocked. I’m going to look for some advertisements for a
repairman on the bulletin board downstairs.
M: Do you know Robert Kenney
W: No. Who’s he
M: He’s teaching people how to fix everyday objects, such as a blocked sink or a blocked toilet,
on a famous video-sharing website. His channel is called Dad, How Do I . Now, it has over two
million subscribers.
W: Wow! I always admire people who are handy around the house. Do you know more about
him
M: He is a father of two children. He lost his own father when he was 12. Since then, he has
planned to do something that helps kids who are growing up without a father.
W: That’s meaningful. I will see if his videos work for me.
Text 9
M: You haven’t had time to draw much recently, right
W:Why do you ask
M: You just haven’t posted any new pictures on your social media accounts lately.
W:Well, I can’t draw much at the moment because I need a new stylus.
M:What’s a stylus
W: A special digital pen. I generally draw on my iPad, but my little brother broke my stylus.
M: Oh, no! Really That’s not like Finn! Was it an accident
W: Yeah. He was pretty upset about it. My parents have bought me a new one, and he’s doing
housework to repay them.
M:Well, that’s good.
W: Yeah. But it won’t arrive for a while. I wanted a particular model from China, and shipping
to America takes over a week.
M: I see. Can you just draw with a pen and paper while you wait
W: I can, but it’s harder to upload the images to social media. I tried to teach myself how to use
a drawing program on the computer, but I couldn’t get used to it soon.
M: Never mind. You’ll get your new stylus soon.
W: Yeah, I can’t wait! I took loads of pictures on my holiday in France, and I want to draw
them!
Text 10
M: Shinichi Sakamoto is 57 and works for Shimizu, one of Japan’s biggest construction
companies. He is part of the greying and falling workforce. According to Mr. Sakamoto, statistics
showed that a third of Japanese construction laborers are over 54 years old, and they are considering
retiring soon. However, they’re not being replaced by younger builders. “The number of laborers
under 30 is just above 10%,” he said. In September, Mr. Sakamoto’s firm gained a promising new
co-worker — a robot. It is currently working on a high-rise development in Osaka, transporting
heavy building materials every night from the ground floor to where they’re needed. “Can you
imagine that materials are in the right position in the morning when laborers come to the site ” said
Mr. Sakamoto. Robots will benefit from superfast 5G mobile networks. Better connections will
make it easier for multiple robots to cooperate. Many small robots could work together on different
parts of a task. An example is the 3D printing robots at a university in Singapore, each of which can
print concrete following a computer map. Mr. Sakamoto also introduced other robot workers. The
robots operate on their own, performing tasks a manager assigns them on a computer.

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