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平邑一中东校区高65级实验部新学期收心考试
英语试题
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who did the woman help
A. A director. B. An actress. C. A writer.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Looking for their way back. B. Finding clean drinking water.
C. Climbing to the top of the hill
3. Where does the man usually keep his books
A. On the bookshelf. B. On the table. C. In his bag.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Shop owner and customer. B. Mother and son.
C. Neighbors.
5. What does the woman plan to do
A. Sell the flower shop. B. Teach flower arranging. C. Rent a bigger house.
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 woman most looking forward to
A. Meeting new people. B. Learning a new language. C. Experiencing a new culture.
7. How does the man sound in the end
A. Confused. B. Relieved. C. Homesick.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man hesitate to take the design job
A. He doesn’t think he has enough experience. B. He is too busy with his school courses.
C. He won’t make any money from it.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Reconsider his university major. B. Take the design position.
C. Change a part-time job.
10. What did the woman probably want to be before
A. A newspaper reporter. B. A marketing manager. C. A designer.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What season did squirrels(松鼠)hide nuts underground
A. Spring. B. Autumn. C. Winter.
12. Where are the speakers probably
A. In a plant store. B. In a forest. C. In a park.
13. What does the woman mean in the end
A. It’s important to work as a team.
B. Even small actions can have significant impacts.
C. We needn’t compete with anyone but ourselves.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the woman’s hobby
A. Playing video games. B. Researching robots. C. Reading books.
15. What does the man like best about the chatbot app
A. It discusses his interests with him. B. It introduces him to new ideas.
C. It never argues with him.
16. Why did the woman remove the chatbot app
A. She started to find it boring. B. She was concerned about privacy.
C. She didn’t want to be addicted to it.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A lawyer. B. A banker. C. A rock singer.
18. What is the speaker wearing
A. A suit. B. A T-shirt. C. A jacket.
19. What does the speaker advise the listeners to do before interviews
A. Research the company’s values. B. Practice what to say before the first meeting.
C. Learn about the company’s working environment.
20. What is the talk mainly about
A. The advice on socializing in the workplace. B. The importance of first impressions.
C. The way to find job opportunities.
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
This April, OptiSolex has announced the launch of its new portable SolarBag kit, which is designed to change how people use solar energy. The OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit is a ground-breaking technology for those exploring out to campsites or spending hours outdoors. Some outstanding features of this kit include:
● The kit is multi-purpose thanks to the 3 charging ports in each 200W panel. Designed to serve different outlets and devices, each 200W panel features 1 USB-C PD 45W and 2 USB-A 18W.
●The kit uses N-type cells achieving up to 25% efficiency, outperforming traditional PERC panels (21-23%).
●The kit weighs just 7.8kgs, almost half the weight for similar 400W products.
●When folded up, the 400W Portable SolarBag can be carried as a backpack, briefcase or slingbag, each ideal for different occasions.
Most products that embody the value that OptiSolex is offering are expensive. However, this new innovation is not only helpful but also affordable. Priced at $799, the kit includes the SolarBag, SolexBrick S1 controller, and setup parts. An early bird discount of $300 each is available. Besides, OptiSolex provides a 3-year guarantee for the SolarBag and a 10-year guarantee for the SolexBrick Sl controller, ensuring its durability.
With its combination of power, portability, and affordability, the OptiSolex 400W Portable SolarBag Kit sets a new standard in portable solar energy solutions, providing a reliable and sustainable energy option for users.
1. Why did OptiSolex develop the new 400W Portable SolarBag Kit
A. To promote industrial solar use. B. To meet outdoor users’ energy need.
C. To cut costs for outdoor enthusiasts. D. To compete with power bank providers.
2. Which is the feature of the kit
A. One Charging Port. B. Single-style Carrying.
C. Lightweight Construction. D. The highest efficiency.
3. What is the price of the kit during the early bird offer
A. $799. B. $300. C. $399. D. $499.
B
In the remote town of Yangla, located over 3,000 meters above sea level in the mountains of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 32-year-old doctor Nasheng is devoted to providing healthcare to more than 5,400 villagers.
Nasheng graduated in Tibetan medicine from Qinghai University in Qinghai Province. Her passion for the field was inspired after witnessing the difficulties faced by her fellow villagers. “I saw how difficult it was for my family to access medical treatment in inland areas — long journeys, language barriers, and cultural differences made it even harder,” she said.
When she arrived at the Yangla Town health center in September 2021, she was struck by the isolation (隔绝) of the area. Her accommodation is a simple room inside the inpatient ward. Other than a barbecue restaurant, there are no other entertainment options in town.
Although Yangla Town has a small population, its villages are spread across more than 1,000 square kilometers, often requiring several hours of travel by car to reach each one.
This made Nasheng aware that even though the village had a health station, many residents still struggled to reach it due to the area’s vastness. “What if there were another station here ” she wondered. After submitting a proposal, and with support from the local government, a basic health station was established in June 2022. “Now the service station has moved into a new building, and a village doctor is seeing patients there,” Nasheng said. The Yangla Town health center also organizes mobile free clinics in different villages every month, supported by a committed team of over 20 staff members.
Looking ahead, she hopes to continue her studies. “I want to pursue a master’s degree and learn more about acupuncture (针灸) techniques,” she said. “But no matter what, I’ll always come back — this is my home.”
4. What motivated Nasheng to study Tibetan medicine
A. Cultural differences. B. Healthcare challenges.
C. Her family’s pressure. D. Fellow villagers’ poverty.
5. What can we know about Yangla Town
A. It is cut off from big cities. B. It is an entertainment center.
C. It has various medical facilities. D. It has a concentrated population.
6. How did Nasheng improve healthcare
A. By launching an initiative. B. By training a medical team.
C. By building a new health station. D. By organizing mobile free clinics.
7. What might be the best title for the text
A. Home Above 3,000 Meters B. Building Trust in a Remote Village
C. The Challenges of Rural Medical Services D. Bringing Hope to a Remote Mountain Town
C
Musicality may have emerged in a common ancestor of chimps (大猩猩) and humans, as both species share similarities in how they drum (打鼓).
Catherine Hobaiter at the University of St Andrews, UK, and her teammates examined 371 examples of drumming from two of Africa’s four chimp subspecies: the western chimp and the eastern chimp. They observed that chimps use their hands and feet to produce rapid-fire drumming, often on buttress roots, during activities like resting, travelling or making threat displays. The researchers found that chimps drum much faster than most humans. “The longest drum we recorded was over 5 seconds, while the shortest was less than 0.1 seconds,” says Hobaiter.
Despite these differences, chimps show some of the core building blocks of human musical rhythm (节奏), says team member Vesta Eleuteri at the University of Vienna, Austria .“They drum with rhythm, as opposed to randomly, and they use a typical rhythm observed across musical cultures called isochrony, consisting of hits that are regularly spaced, like the ticking of a clock.” The team also found that the two subspecies drummed with different rhythms.
Miguel Llorente at the University of Girona in Spain says the idea that different subspecies show distinct drumming styles is appealing. “It opens the door to thinking about these patterns not just as individual habits, but potentially as cultural differences in how groups use drumming as a communicative tool.”
“We don’t mean that chimp drumming shows the complexity of modern human musical rhythms,” says Hobaiter. “But this is the first time that we’ve been able to show that they share the same rhythmic building blocks, making it likely that rhythm was a part of our social world long before we became human.” “Until recently, it was argued that rhythmicity was unique to humans,” says Gisela Kaplan at the University of New England, Australia. “We now have plenty of evidence that this is not the case.”
8 Why did Hobaiter’s team study chimp drumming
A. It is similar to human drumming. B. Chimps drum faster than humans.
C. It is different between two subspecies. D. Chimps play drum during many activities.
9. What did researchers discover about chimp drumming
A. It is a conversation tool.
B. It is performed randomly.
C. Different subspecies show distinct rhythms.
D. Chimps use drumming to avoid cultural conflicts.
10. What can we know from the last paragraph
A. Rhythmicity was unique to humans.
B. Human invented rhythmic building blocks.
C. Chimps developed rhythmic sense by observing humans.
D. Chimps share the same rhythmic building blocks as humans.
11. What is Gisela Kaplan’s attitude towards the finding
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive. C. Unclear. D. Critical.
D
Learning how to regulate negative emotions like anxiety could ease chronic (慢性的) pain. Scientists have found that a form of therapy (疗法) that partly focuses on tolerating pain relieved ongoing discomfort more effectively than existing treatments.
“Chronic pain is more than a sensory experience; it’s incredibly emotional,” says Nell Norman-Nott at the University of New South Wales, Australia. “We see increased levels of anxiety and depression in up to about 80 percent of people with chronic pain.” This leads to a “vicious cycle”, where pre-pain increases negative emotions, which then worsen pain, she says.
To see if they could break the cycle, Norman-Nott and her team used a programme that focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation and pain tolerance. Eighty-nine people with chronic pain, lasting 16 years on average, were randomised to receive either the programme, delivered by a therapist through an eight-week online course, while continuing with any treatments they were already receiving, such as medication or physical therapy, or to just continue with their usual treatment.
Nine weeks later, those in the therapy group experienced an improvement in emotional regulation of about 5 points more than those in the control group. The intensity of their pain also started to lessen at week 9, and by 21 weeks they experienced significantly less pain than those in the control group.
“I think that’s interesting and promising,” says Benedict Alter at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It could also help people with limited access to inperson care, he says. “It’s great that they did this as internet-based. It’s a huge problem that there are small numbers of providers who do therapy, and they tend to be in urban areas.”
Exactly how the therapy reduces pain is unclear, says Alter, but “at any given pain intensity, if you had better emotional regulation, people’s overall lives would be better: less suffering, less functional limitation. I think pain intensity decreases as everything gets better.” The mechanism could be uncovered in larger studies, he says.
12. What does “vicious cycle” refer to
A. People with chronic pain are increasing.
B. Regulating negative emotions eases chronic pain.
C. Chronic pain and negative emotions worsen each other.
D. The new therapy is more effective than existing treatments.
13. How did Norman-Nott’s team prove the therapy’s effectiveness
A. By observing the usual treatment. B. By contrasting week 9 and week 21 results.
C. By stopping usual treatments for participants. D. By comparing therapy and control group results.
14. Why is the therapy “promising” according to Benedict Alter
A. It provides training to the urban therapists. B. It focuses on in-person therapy improvements.
C. It aids those with limited in-person care access. D. It equips patients in rural areas with internet skills.
15. What might the future studies focus on
A Investigating how the therapy reduces pain. B. Comparing online therapy with in-person care.
C. Analyzing the effects of the eight-week course. D. Testing the therapy on patients with intense pain.
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。
Beginning a journey can be an enlightening experience especially for students. ___16___ It’s a transformative and educational adventure.
New Experiences that Inspire Learning
Imagine standing in the shadow of ancient architecture, hearing tales of its history whispered by the winds that have swept through the ages. ___17___ Student travel brings textbooks to life, allowing students to witness the world’s wonders firsthand.
The World as Our Greatest Teacher
___18___ The world becomes a classroom where lessons are taught through interactions, observations. Bargaining (讨价还价) at a local market, or trying to communicate with locals in a different language are lessons that offer practical skills. These experiences help students become more independent and confident individuals.
Meaningful Lives through Global Connections
As we explore different corners of the world, we begin to understand the similarities that bring humanity together. The connections made while traveling often lead to lasting friendships that cross borders, creating a global family of diverse backgrounds and cultures. It enriches our lives and broadens our horizons. ___19___ Learning about the similarities and differences in your own country can have a deep effect on young people.
Cultural Immersion (沉浸) and Learning
Reading about a culture is one thing. ___20___ Student travel provides the opportunity to immerse oneself in local traditions, cuisine, and lifestyles.
Trying new foods, participating in cultural festivals, and interacting with locals provide insights that can’t be obtained from textbooks alone. These experiences cultivate (培养) open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity, essential qualities in today’s interconnected world.
A. Student travel goes beyond leisure.
B. Student travel is an education in itself.
C. It can also be true of domestic traveling.
D. Exploring the unknown is a challenge to students.
E. Such adventures are perfect opportunities to relax.
F. However, living it is an entirely different experience.
G. This is the kind of experience no reading can provide.
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Bonnie Blumberg has always known her mother was creative and kind. When Bonnie was growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, her mom always ___21___ to sew costumes for the class plays. And not just Bonnie’s costume: her mom would stay up late to sew and knit (编织) them for the entire class.
Two years ago, Bonnie’s mom passed away. While ___22___ her mother’s belongings, Bonnie found three unfinished ___23___. She knew exactly who they were ___24___ for: The first was for her mother; the second for herself; and the third for her daughter. Hoping to have them ___25___, she turned to Loose Ends.
Loose Ends, she learned, is an organization that ___26___ people who have unfinished work from ___27___ ones, who have either passed away or become incapacitated, with ___28___ makers in their area who are good at quilting (缝被子), knitting and other projects, all at no charge. Loose Ends linked her up with a nearby maker, Anna, to ___29___ the work.
“All I could do when I met Anna was give her a big ____30____,” Bonnie said, tearing up. “It’s unbelievable how special this project is. I would have ____31____ a fortune to get this done.”
Anna spent months finishing the sweaters, and said she was happy to have a(an) ____32____ in what she saw as a beautiful story that ____33____ generations. Every movement of her needles ____34____ closer to completion.
When ____35____ the sweaters, Bonnie felt memories were knit into existence.
21. A. applied B. encouraged C. fought D. volunteered
22. A. cleaning up B. throwing out C. packing up D. finding out
23. A. costumes B. sweaters C. paintings D. novels
24. A. intended B. changed C. marked D. restored
25. A. repaired B. examined C. collected D. completed
26. A. matches B. compares C. teams D. replaces
27 A. welcomed B. loved C. lonely D. lucky
28. A. busy B. famous C. skilled D. old
29. A. take over B. figure out C. follow up D. go over
30. A. surprise B. hand C. hug D. chance
31. A. sought B. spent C. made D. told
32. A. say B. interest C. part D. name
33. A. mixed B. guided C. suited D. bonded
34. A. pushed B. forced C. bent D. rolled
35. A. preparing B. holding C. choosing D. washing
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。
An increasing number of international influencers share their dynamic, diverse experiences in China with their followers. China’s appeal, ___36___ (couple) with its relaxed visa (签证 )policies, is driving more foreigners ___37___ (explore) the country firsthand.
German traveler Kilian Hermes visited Chongqing and shared his experiences, including taking high-speed trains ___38___ eating popular local cuisine. His posts quickly went viral. “It’s my first time in China,” Hermes says. “I video call my friends every day to show them around and they are all ___39___ (shock). No one knows what the real China looks like. China is just something you need to see yourself to believe it.”
Recently, British travelers Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie ___40___ (post) a series of travel vlogs ___41___ (document) their four-week trip across China. The adventure, ___42___ they did without a travel guide, allowed the two and their followers to see an ___43___ (extreme) true and dynamic China.
Austrian businessman Armin Schober has also gained reputation ___44___ sharing his life in China. He and his wife run a homestay and a pizza and coffee shop in two villages at the foothill of Mount Huangshan.
“I would like to be ____45____ bridge between China and the rest of the world,” says Schober.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46.假定你是李华，上周你参加了学校组织的“走进科技农场(Exploring Smart Farms)”研学活动。请你给新西兰朋友Oliver写一封邮件分享这次经历，内容包括:
1.你的见闻;
2.你的感想。
注意：
1．词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Oliver, Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47.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。
An Angel on a Snowy Night
The wind was blowing hard as I was driving down the twists and turns of the country road. I was desperate to get home before dark, but there seemed no way. The forecast said there was going to be a heavy snow on the way. It was freezing cold outside. The wind was blowing against the windows, letting out buzzing noises. Hair standing on end, I stepped hard on the accelerator, longing to make it to my cozy home earlier
The car was roaring along the rough road when I suddenly heard a big bang coming from behind. The car somehow slowed down, and I managed to pull it over to the side of the road. I was in a cold sweat from extreme terror, wondering what had just happened. Dragging myself out of the driver's seat, I shivered with cold. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind cleared my head. Quickly I examined the car. Much to my surprise, no serious damage was done. It was just a flat tire, but the car couldn't move forward an inch!
It was dark outside. There was not a single soul around to turn to A wave of fear instantly washed over me. Worse still, it began to snow at the very moment. Snowflakes were dancing in the air at the mercy of howling wind. How I wished someone could come to my rescue just in time! With nowhere to hide, I had to wait in the darkness, cold and helpless.
I waited and waited, but no car or truck passed by. Swallowed by complete darkness, I almost went mad. "What f no one comes What should I do " I mumbled. At this point, I was totally seized by anxiety and fear. My patience was running out when loud noises boomed out from the dark night. There came a pickup, with dazzling light cast over the white snow. I sprang to my feet, waving my arms crazily.
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 pickup finally stopped, and out stepped the driver. The driver drew back and refused to take the money.
平邑一中东校区高65级实验部新学期收心考试
英语试题参考答案
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
1-5 CACCB 6-10 ABCBA 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 BABAB
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)
21-23 BCD 24-27 BAAD 28-31 ACDB 32-35 CDCA
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 36-40 AGBCF
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)
41-45 DCBAD 46-50 ABCAC 51-55 BCDAB
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
56. coupled 57. to explore 58. and 59. shocked 60. have posted
61. documenting 62. which 63. extremely 64. for 65. a
第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分）
Dear Oliver,
I’m thrilled to share my recent experience of “Exploring Smart Farms” organized by our school last week.
We visited a high-tech farm. Robots milked cows and drones monitored crops. What amazed me most was the vertical farming system, growing vegetables in layers without soil, using LED lights and hydroponics. Farmers controlled everything via smartphones, from adjusting temperatures to tracking growth data.
This trip completely changed my view of agriculture. It’s no longer about backbreaking labor but innovation and sustainability. I realized how technology bridges traditional industries with modern needs, ensuring food security while protecting the environment.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写 (满分25分) 思路分析
参考范文
The pickup finally stopped, and out stepped the driver. “What’s up, young man ” asked the driver. “I have a flat tire,” I responded. The driver then knelt down and took a close look at the broken tire. “Nothing serious. I’ll help replace the tire.” Hearing his words, I breathed a sigh of relief. A surge of warmth soon flowed through my heart. The driver immediately pulled some tools out of the trunk and set out to work. Just within minutes, the spare tire was installed in place. Deeply touched by the driver's selfless help, I grabbed his arm, trying to cram some cash into his hand.
The driver drew back and refused to take the money. In no time, he stepped onto the pickup and soon disappeared into the dark night, leaving me greatly shocked. An accident turned out to be a blessing when a stranger approached me like an angel. Many years have passed, but the driver’s kindness still sticks in my head. It was his generous help that drove away cold, bringing me warmth on that snowy night. Even though I don’t know his name, his act of kindness makes a great difference to me, always inspiring me to reach out to those in need.
听力原文
Text 1
W: Do you remember that I helped a lady when her bag was stolen Well, one of her books has been adapted into a big Hollywood film, (1) and she invited me to the first showing!
M: Wow, kindness really does come back to you!
Text 2
M: It’s no good. We’ve been to the top of the hill, but I’m still not getting a signal.
W: Luckily, I brought my paper map! Let me see… If we head south, there’s a small river that we can follow all the way back to camp. (2)
Text 3
M: Have you seen my history book, Mom I had it at school, but I think I brought it home.
W: Maybe check your bag That’s the usual place where books are carried. (3)
M: Good idea. Oh no, wait a minute. It’s on the dining table.
Text 4
W: David, I’m wondering if you can lend me some butter. I’m planning to make bread for my son.
M: Let me get some for you. Are there any other things you need
W: No. Why not come to enjoy the bread with us tonight (4)
Text 5
M: Didn’t you set up your own flower shop recently
W: Yeah, it’s going really well! I sold lots of flowers and made good money, so I rented a bigger place to fit more flowers. I’m also thinking of teaching people how to make pretty flower arrangements. (5)
Text 6 (第7题为推断题)
W: Are you excited about our exchange trip to Canada
M: Sort of. However, right now, I can’t stop thinking about all the “What ifs ”.
W: Like what
M: What if nobody understands what I’m saying What if I miss home too much
W: It’s okay. We can help each other. And our language skills are going to improve so much!
M: That’s the point. And I’m interested in exploring more about the culture.
W: Exactly. And best of all, we’ll make new friends! (6)
M: You’re right!
Text 7
M: I plan to get a part-time job this summer to earn my school fees next term. But now I’ve been offered an unpaid job at a local design company, (8) which is a perfect match for my major. What do I do (8)
W: Oh, you should take the design job. (9) It would be great to get some real design experience, and it would be a good opportunity to find out if you truly like it.
M: Really
W: Exactly. I worked at a local newspaper for some time last year, and I wouldn’t be where I am now without it. (10)
M: Wait… Don’t you major in marketing
W: Yeah! Trying out my chosen career helped me realize that the job wasn’t for me! (10) Without that, I might have spent a long time studying the wrong major.
M: Good point!
Text 8
W: Look at that little tree growing in the middle of the grass! What a strange place to plant it.
M: It was probably the work of squirrels (松鼠). In autumn, they hide nuts underground to eat throughout the winter. (11) But of course, some get forgotten about. So, the minute the weather starts warming up like this…
W: Wow! I wonder if the park keepers will let it stay there. (12)
M: Who knows But it’s clever how the tree and the squirrel work together without even knowing it.
W: Yeah! A perfect example of “teamwork making the dream work”.
M: Exactly. The tree feeds the squirrel, and the squirrel carries the baby trees away from their parents, so they’re not competing for light and water.
W: It’s rather inspiring. No matter how small, we all have important parts to play. (13)
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W: I tried that chatbot app at the weekend. (15) (16) I can see why you’re so addicted to it! It feels like you’re talking to a real person.
M: Yeah!
W: It’s nice to have “someone” to talk about my interests with. (14) (15) Whenever I start telling my brother about books I like, he acts like he’s falling asleep! (14)
M: Ha-ha! Yeah, that’s my favorite thing about it. It’ll talk happily with me about video games for hours! (15)
W: The thing is that it just seemed to agree with me all the time.
M: Isn’t that good No arguments!
W: No… It’s so boring! A good conversation challenges you and shows you new ways of thinking about things. Anyway, I got rid of it when it started asking me all these personal questions. (16)
M: You deleted it
W: Yes! Why does it need to know my friends’ names (16)
M: Well, humans ask questions like that.
W: But it’s not human. It’s a robot, owned by a company. And no matter how “nice” these chatbots are, we mustn’t forget about online safety. (16)
M: Good point.
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Good morning, everyone. Oh, sorry… Were you expecting someone in a jacket and tie to give today’s career speech I suppose I don’t look much like a professional lawyer dressed like this. (17) (18) But, doesn’t what I say matter more than how I look Well, yes or no…
If I were here to make friends, this would be perfect. Relaxed, friendly…and this band T-shirt always helps me find the other rock music fans in the room! (18) But would you give me a job in a law office Probably not!
Humans form judgments about new people within seconds. So, it’s important to consider the impression you want to put across, particularly in professional relationships. Employers want people who understand their business culture. So, find out what matters to them and dress to fit in. (19) A design company might value originality. A bank Probably not. Either way, your appearance should say, “I respect this opportunity, and I’ve come prepared.” First impressions may not tell the whole story, but they often decide whether people want to hear it.

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