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机密★启用前
2027届高三素质评价（一）
英 语
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2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 does the conversation take place
A. In a taxi. B. At a train station. C. At a coffee house.
2. Why does the woman feel so tired
A. She awoke early. B. She walked to school. C. She went to bed too late.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. An author. B. A character. C. A novel.
4. What will the woman do next
A. Attend the lecture. B. Have her password reset. C. Fetch her student ID card.
5. What does Karen think of doing community work
A. Relaxing. B. Meaningful. C. Challenging.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why does Jenny want to seek a job change
A. To earn a higher salary. B. To find a low-stress job.
C. To have a regular work schedule.
7. What do we know about Jenny
A. She used to be a waitress. B. She has poor communication skills.
C. She is unwilling to accept the salary.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation
A. He is busy with a big project. B. He will attend a family gathering.
C. He needs to look after his grandma.
9. What is the secret to the man’s grandma’s long life
A. Staying positive. B. Having a light diet. C. Keeping regular exercise.
10. When can they get off work today
A. At 5:45 pm. B. At 5:30 pm. C. At 5:15 pm.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. How does Paul feel when seeing Deborah
A. Surprised. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed.
12. Why is Deborah in Manchester
A. For study. B. For work. C. For travel.
13. Where are the speakers probably
A. In the street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is Ron busy doing
A. Surfing online for something. B. Checking a medical term.
C. Preparing work materials.
15. Why is Ron unwilling to wear a hairpiece
A. It looks unnatural. B. It’s uncomfortable. C. It might fall off.
16. What is Ron’s concern about the medical treatment
A. Its cost. B. Its effect. C. Its safety.
17. What does the woman advise Ron to do
A. Accept the fact. B. Consult a professional. C. Try another styling product.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. How did Zarougui master the art
A. By learning it in her hometown. B. By studying abroad and researching.
C. By seeking guidance from an expert.
19. What is a key step in creating Ebru art
A. Painting directly on paper. B. Mixing various kinds of paints.
C. Forming designs on a liquid surface.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To promote a school event. B. To introduce the history of an art form.
C. To share an artist’s personal experience.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Hasselblad Masters 2026 Photography Competition
The globally renowned professional photography competition, Hasselblad Masters, is now open for submissions inviting photographers worldwide to participate.
The competition welcomes photographers to submit their most inventive and extraordinary work, captured with any camera.
Established in 2001, Hasselblad Masters is one of the most prestigious (有威望的) photography competitions, celebrating creative excellence and bringing together professionals and emerging talents from around the world to share their work on an international stage.
The 2026 edition continues this practice with seven categories:
Landscape Portrait
Street Architecture
Art Wildlife
Project
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 competition focuses on the essence of visual art: exceptional image quality, authentic (真的 ) beauty, profound insights, fresh perspectives and creativity.
Photographers may submit up to 3 images per category and enter as many categories as they wish.
Entries will be evaluated for photographic ability, creativity, composition, conceptual strength, and technical excellence. Once the finalists are announced, public voting will open alongside the Hasselblad Grand jury’s evaluation. Final winners will be determined by the Hasselblad Grand jury.
The Hasselblad Masters 2026 Grand jury brings together imaging experts from the world’s most influential photography institutions, publications, and artistic communities.
Winners will be announced on 30 September 2026.
Who may enter
The Hasselblad Masters invites all photographers worldwide to participate.
Prize:
Earning the coveted (令人垂涎的) title of Hasselblad Master places photographers among an exclusive group recognized for their mastery of the craft. One winner will be selected for each of the seven categories, with each receiving a Hasselblad X2DII100C camera, two XCD lenses of their choice, and a ?5,000 cash prize. Winners will also collaborate with Hasselblad to create new work for the Hasselblad Masters Photography Book, with selected photographs showcased across Hasselblad’s global platforms.
Entry fees:
There is no entry fee to participate!
21. How many aspects will the entries be evaluated for
A. 5. B. 3. C. 7. D. 6.
22. What do winners of each category receive
A. EUR1,500 in cash. B. Free access to upcoming contests.
C. A Hasselblad X2DII100C camera. D. A chance to publish their own books.
23. What is the main purpose of the Hasselblad Masters 2026 Competition
A. To collect old photos. B. To sell Hasselblad cameras.
C. To train new photographers. D. To celebrate innovative photography.
B
Every autumn, I give my first-year college students an unusual writing task. I ask them to imagine that they are alone at an old telephone booth (电话亭) in the Mojave Desert. The night is quiet, and there is no one for miles. Suddenly, the phone rings. “Who is calling ” I ask. Students must explain not only who is calling but also why that person has chosen to call them.
The idea came from a real telephone booth that once stood in the California desert. Travelers visited it because anyone, from anywhere, might call. Although the booth has disappeared, I wondered whether an unexpected call could open an unexpected conversation. So I turned the idea into a writing task.
When I first used it, I expected many kinds of answers. Some students imagined conversations with historical figures; others received calls from grandparents they had never met or strangers asking for help. But one choice appeared again and again: students imagined receiving a call from an older version of themselves.
At first, I thought this simply happened by chance. Then the same pattern appeared semester after semester. Curious, I reread dozens of stories, paying attention not to who was calling but to what was being said. The future selves rarely talked about wealth, fame or great success. Instead, they offered words of comfort. They told their younger selves that failure would pass, loneliness would disappear gradually and life would become larger than today’s worries.
Then I understood. These imagined callers were not predicting the future. They were giving words to hopes the students already carried but had never expressed. By imagining someone who did not exist, students found a safe way to speak honestly about the lives they were living.
The telephone booth, then, is not really the destination. It is a doorway. Sometimes imagination does not take us away from reality; it helps us see it more clearly. The voice we are waiting to hear may have been our own all along.
24. Why did the author use the desert booth setting
A. To honor the desert booth. B. To promote travel in the desert.
C. To encourage imaginative writing. D. To analyse students’ inner thoughts.
25. What caught the author’s attention
A. The same kind of caller. B. The fear of loneliness.
C. The absence of grandparents. D. The wide variety of answers.
26. Why did the author reread the students’ stories
A. To find writing mistakes. B. To understand their repeated choices.
C. To select the best stories. D. To compare their emotions.
27. What does the telephone booth represent in the passage
A. A symbol of unanswered questions. B. A chance to meet unexpected people.
C. A path to self-understanding. D. A doorway to escape reality.
C
While tigers have faced a population decline due to human activity, the big cats in India have made a dramatic comeback, the BBC reports. The population has doubled over the last 10 years thanks to targeted conservation efforts. The country is home to approximately 3,682 tigers today, which is the largest tiger population in the world.
According to the India House Foundation, the tiger population had dropped below 1,900 in 1972. A combination of illegal hunting, shrinking habitats, and increasing conflict with humans contributed to the decline of the species. Therefore, India launched Project Tiger in 1973. The initiative created protected reserves, specialized guard forces, and a “core-buffer (缓冲区)” strategy that balanced conservation with nearby human activity. As a result, India not only protected the big cats from illegal hunting and habitat loss, but also ensured they had access to habitats that were rich in food.
Though India’s tigers have learned to live among roughly 60 million people, including farming communities and rural settlements, the process has presented some conflict. To reduce tension, the researchers highlighted the importance of financial compensation (补偿) programs for communities that share resources with tigers. And they note many of these communities already enjoy an economic boost from an increase in eco-tourism.
Large meat-eating animals are often believed to struggle in densely (稠密) populated areas, but the findings showed that tigers were able to recover even in areas where they lived near large human populations when conditions were suitable. “We think human densities are detrimental to conservation of large meat-eating animals like tigers. But more than density it is the attitude of people that matters,” Yadvendradev Vikramsinh Jhala, the study’s lead author, tells the BBC.
Following this success, conservationists in India are expanding their efforts to protect other endangered wildlife. Projects are already underway to support elephant, snow leopard, and crocodile populations. Wildlife conservationists and ecologists in India are going to share data with other scientists to benefit wildlife globally.
28. Why did India start Project Tiger
A. To restore the tiger population. B. To make way for human activity.
C. To eliminate human-tiger conflicts. D. To relocate tigers to protected reserves.
29. What can be inferred about India’s tiger conservation efforts
A. They have forced residents to leave. B. They require little ongoing investment.
C. They boost growth in local agriculture. D. They haven’t been completely smooth.
30. What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Unfavorable. B. Equal. C. Restricted. D. Responsive.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Tracking more success examples. B. Identifying the endangered species.
C. Expanding India’s conservation model. D. Displaying benefits of protecting animals.
D
There are relatively few snow leopards (雪豹) in the world for a long time, and this situation increases their risk of extinction in a changing environment, according to a new Stanford-led study, which found that snow leopards developed low genetic diversity from having a small and stable population over a long period of time. The estimated population of less than 8,000 is highly specialized to their habitat in the mountainous regions of 12 Asian countries, including Russia, Afghanistan, Nepal, and China.
Previous to this research, not much was known about snow leopard genetics. Only four had ever been fully sequenced (测序). This study brings that number to 41, including 35 wild snow leopards and six from zoos around the world. Achieving that number required years of work and researchers and wildlife officials from 11 countries all contributed snow leopard blood and tissue samples for analysis at Stanford.
Katie Solari, a research scientist in biology in Stanford working with Stanford biologist Dmitri Petrov and co-workers, found evidence that snow leopards not only had low genetic diversity, but also a significantly lower “homozygous load” — meaning that when leopards get genes from each parent, there’re fewer instances of them having copies of potentially harmful mutations (突变).
This suggests that over time, snow leopards had a periodic clearing of bad mutations in their population: If a negative characteristic surfaced, those individuals died before reproducing or their children were less successful. This clearing allowed the snow leopard population to remain relatively healthy even at their small numbers.
While snow leopards have been adaptive as a small population, that doesn’t mean they’ll stand future challenges. “Because their habitat is so uninhabitable, human population growth didn’t really affect snow leopards very much,” said Petrov. “However, the climate changes, which affects everyone and everything, even in such remote areas.”
This knowledge will inform conservation efforts for snow leopards, considered a keystone species in their region. They primarily hunt mountain ungulates like the blue sheep of Tibet and smaller mammals, including the pika. “The loss of the leopards would indicate the decline of the whole ecosystem,” Petrov said.
32. What did the recent study reveal about snow leopards
A. Their reproduction rate is declining. B. They are losing their natural habitat.
C. Their population is temporarily stable. D. They possess limited genetic variation.
33. What challenge did researchers face in their study
A. The little exposure to snow leopards. B. The complicated process of sequencing.
C. Difficulty in obtaining enough samples. D. Opposition from wildlife organizations.
34. What might be the biggest future threat to snow leopards
A. Loss of genetic diversity. B. Worsening global warming.
C. Increasing human activities. D. Competition for food resources.
35. What does the author intend to illustrate by mentioning snow leopards’ diet
A. Their ecological significance. B. Their unwelcoming habitats.
C. Their rich food sources. D. Their unique way of life.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Being a school cleaner at Trinity High School in Euless, Texas may not seem like a highly visible position. 36 “If I clean a toilet, I make sure it is done perfectly. You can rest assured that it will be the cleanest one you ever use,” said Charles Clark.
37 He also provides students with care and guidance. Not long after he started working at Trinity 25 years ago, Clark began paying special attention to certain students — those who might be in need of extra support. He would talk with them privately and offer encouragement.
“Mr. Clark has been looking out for me ever since I came here,” said 17-year-old Jesse Walehwa. “I can talk to him about anything. 38 He is wise and caring.”
Clark says many of the students he helps are recommended by school counselors (辅导员). Peggy McIntyre, a school counselor at Trinity, believes Clark has a special way of connecting with certain students. “He’s helped many students grow more confident and motivated, and some have gone on to achieve great academic success,” she said. “39 ”
This cleaner has helped dozens of students move in a better direction. 40 He did it because he felt a sense of duty to care for the students. “There’s dignity in every job,” Clark said. “As long as I’m doing my work well and helping others, I feel fulfilled.”
A. His influence is very positive.
B. He always gives me honest advice.
C. But he is doing his extra job very well.
D. He did this not because it was part of his job.
E. The students go to him for help with their homework.
F. Clark’s commitment goes beyond keeping the school clean.
G. However, Charles Clark treats it with great pride and responsibility.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Mahmoud Waheed, a young Egyptian engineer, never imagined Cairo’s lively nights would lead him to a life-changing experience.
One evening, when walking in a city neighbourhood, he 41 a moan (呻吟声) from a side street. To his 42 , he found a wounded elderly man in severe pain and covered in blood. Mahmoud 43 to leave the man in pain. He 44 the man’s wounds and tried to take him to hospital, yet the hospital turned him away for having no family or ID. He then sought 45 from an elderly care centre, but its doors remained closed to the 46 man.
That night, Mahmoud was 47 to set up “Together to Save a Human”, an organization that 48 homeless elderly people with food, shelter and medical care. In 2018, he was honoured as the Arab Hope Maker. The 49 offered him vital moral and financial support, helping him 50 his project to restore more homeless people before their 51 with their families.
His win earned him wide respect and 52 , allowing him to open five more branches across Cairo, making the total seven. With wide recognition, his project changed 53 . It now cooperates with Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity and has 54 a public welfare institution accepting donations. Beyond 55 homeless elders, it has also started to help homeless children.
41.A. made B. heard C. recorded D. confirmed
42.A. relief B. delight C. shock D. regret
43.A. attempted B. decided C. pretended D. refused
44.A. dressed B. found C. imagined D. described
45.A. advice B. help C. truth D. fortune
46.A. humble B. selfish C. homeless D. strange
47.A. warned B. allowed C. expected D. driven
48.A. provides B. shares C. honours D. combines
49.A. prize B. project C. effort D. solution
50.A. establish B. manage C. expand D. promote
51.A. gathering B. agreement C. conversation D. reunion
52.A. trust B. salary C. success D. focus
53.A. publicly B. greatly C. officially D. secretly
54.A. founded B. absorbed C. become D. witnessed
55.A. relying on B. turning to C. picking up D. caring for
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
For many years, Fiji was believed to be a country where mushrooms could not be grown successfully because of its hot and humid (潮湿的) climate. As a result, the market was supplied with 56 (import) mushroom products.
Everything changed when China introduced Juncao, a technology 57 was developed by Chinese scientists after years of research. Instead of using wood, Juncao relies on a special kind of grass 58 (grow) mushrooms. The grass can also be used as animal feed and to improve poor soil, making it 59 environmentally friendly agricultural resource.
Chinese experts brought the first Juncao plants to Fiji and trained local farmers to use the technology. Having completed several 60 (round) of training, more farmers mastered the new skills.
The technology soon 61 (prove) effective. During the dry season, livestock could feed on Juncao, which grows quickly and contains plenty of protein. At the same time, mushrooms were successfully grown in the shade of coconut and mango trees, providing local people 62 both food and extra income. Farmers were deeply encouraged by the success, 63 (steady) expanding their farms and improving their lives.
Today, Juncao has created jobs, protected the environment, and strengthened friendship between China and Fiji. After each training course, villagers often sang 64 (tradition) songs to express their thankfulness to the Chinese experts, 65 (show) that the small grass can bring not only harvests but also hope and friendship.
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，上周你在校园科技上体了两科技目——与机器人同台表演和使用AI制作海。你写信你的英国笔友 Peter，分享其中一项，内容包括:
1. 活动内容；
2. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Chen Ming had always been eager to volunteer. When his school organized a weekly reading program at Sunshine Nursing Home, he immediately signed up. Every Saturday morning, he would arrive with a bag full of books, ready to spend the day reading to the elderly residents. Most welcomed him warmly — some even saved their favorite stories for his visits. But there was one exception: Grandpa Zhang, a retired mathematics teacher who stayed alone in his room and refused to join any activities.
During his first few visits, Chen Ming tried various approaches. He brought books on mathematics, offered to play chess, and attempted to chat about current events. Each time, Grandpa Zhang waved him away without even looking up, saying, “I don’t need company. Leave me alone.” Mrs. Liu, his neighbor, told Chen Ming that Grandpa Zhang used to be the happiest man in the nursing home, playing chess every afternoon with his wife. Since she passed away six months ago, he had withdrawn from the world. “It’s like the light went out of him,” she sighed.
One rainy Saturday, with most residents resting indoors, Chen Ming wandered through the garden and noticed Grandpa Zhang sitting alone at a stone table. An old chessboard lay on the table, the pieces arranged in a mid-game position. The elderly man was moving them silently, playing both sides by himself, his fingers trembling slightly as he handled each piece. Chen Ming stood at a distance, watching. The old man was completely focused on the game, yet his eyes carried a sadness that was hard to miss. Chen Ming’s heart ached at the sight — he could feel the loneliness in every move.
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。
Gathering his courage, Chen Ming approached Grandpa Zhang and asked quietly, “May I play with you ”
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Weeks passed, and a real smile finally appeared on Grandpa Zhang’s face.
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2027届高三素质评价（一）英语答案
1. B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.B 9.A 10.C
11. A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.C 16.B 17.A 18.B 19.C 20.A
21. A 22.C 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.A 29.D 30.A 31.C
32. D 33.C 34.B 35.A
36. G 37.F 38.B 39.A 40.D
41. B 42.C 43.D 44.A 45.B 46.C 47.D 48.A 49.B 50.C 51.D
52. A 53.B 54.C 55.D
56. imported 57.that/which 58.to grow 59.an 60.rounds 61.proved 62.with 63.steadily 64.traditional 65.showing
范文
66 应用文范文（版本一）
Dear Peter,
I’m thrilled to share with you my unforgettable experience at our school’s Science and Technology Festival held last week.
I took part in a performance together with robots. Controlled by advanced programs, the robots danced in perfect harmony with us. We cooperated wonderfully on the stage. It was amazing to see robots move so flexibly and interact with human performers.
I realize technology is no longer faraway theory but something mixed into our real life. It also motivates me to further explore science and make more with technology to embrace new technological advances.
Yours,
Li Hua
66 应用文范文（版本二）
Dear Peter,
Hope you’re doing well. I can’t wait to tell you about my experience at our school’s Science and Technology Festival last week.
I tried making posters with AI tools. After I input my ideas about environmental protection, the AI offered several creative designs. I adjusted the colours and details and finally finished an eye-catching poster. The whole process was efficient and full of surprises.
This experience has given me a fresh insight into AI. It serves as a powerful helper rather than a replacement for humans. Our creativity still matters most when we use high-tech tools.
Yours,
Li Hua
67 读后续写范文
Gathering his courage, Chen Ming approached Grandpa Zhang and asked quietly, “May I play with you ”
Grandpa Zhang looked up, surprised. He seemed ready to refuse. But then something in his eyes softened. “Sit down,” he said coldly. “But don’t expect me to go easy on you.” They played three games that afternoon. Chen Ming lost each one, but Grandpa Zhang was slowly warming up. When Chen Ming made a clever move in the third game, Grandpa Zhang nodded. “Not e back next week—I’ll teach you properly.”
Weeks passed, and a real smile finally appeared on Grandpa Zhang’s face. The garden had become their regular meeting spot. Every Saturday, Grandpa Zhang had the chessboard ready and tried to teach Chen Ming strategies patiently. Between moves, Chen Ming chatted about the weather or asked about Grandpa Zhang’s teaching days. Other residents would smile, surprised to see the once-lonely man so lively. When Chen Ming won his first game, Grandpa Zhang laughed and patted him on the shoulder. “You’re learning fast,” he said warmly.
Chen Ming smiled back, knowing Grandpa Zhang had found his way back to the world.
听力原文
1.
M: Sorry to bother you, is this the right platform for the train to Bristol
W: Yes, but your train has been delayed by about 25 minutes. Please check the departure board for updates.
M: Oh, that’s good news! I was so worried in the taxi about missing my train. Now I’ve got time to grab a coffee.
2.
W: I’m so tired today. I hope I can pay attention in class.
M: What time did you go to bed
W: Around 10:00 pm. But I woke up at 4:00 am when the neighbor’s dog started barking.
3.
M: I finally finished that novel we talked about last week. What really stayed with me was how brilliantly the author captured each character’s personality.
W: For me, the most memorable scenes are those clever dialogues between the heroine and that proud gentleman.
4.
W: I can’t log into my student account. My password doesn’t seem to work anymore.
M: You must get that reset at the administration office with your campus ID. It might take a few minutes.
W: Got it. I’d better head there before the lecture.
5.
M: Do you like doing community work, Karen
W: Well, I’ve kept doing it for years. Sometimes it means giving up a whole Saturday, and you do come home physically tired. But then you remember the look on someone’s face when you’ve helped them… that feeling sticks with you.
6. 7.
M: Welcome, Jenny. You’re applying for the secretary position. What do you believe are your key strengths for this role
W: Thank you. I’m particularly skilled at communication and problem-solving. My experience as a waitress has well prepared me in these areas.
M: Those are valuable qualities. May I ask what motivates your transition from service work to an office environment
W: With a young child, standard weekday hours from 9 to 5 are ideal for me. Furthermore, I’m eager to develop new professional skills.
M: I appreciate your honesty. The starting salary for this position isn’t high to begin with. Are you OK with that
W: Yes, I understand that.
8. 9. 10.
W: Would you like to eat out with me after work We haven’t grabbed a bite together since we finished that big project last week.
M: Oh, I’d love to, but my family is throwing a party for my grandma’s 96th birthday. I need to go back for it.
W: 96th birthday She must lead a very healthy life.
M: Ha… not really. She likes to eat meat, and she seldom goes outdoors to do exercise. I think her secret is her optimistic attitude — she always smiles at life.
W: And life smiles to her. Mental health is really important. Please give your grandma my regards.
M: Thanks, I will. Oh, it’s started raining outside. The boss just let us off 15 minutes early today. We don’t have to wait till 5:30 to get off work. We can leave right now. Are you leaving
W: Ashley said she’ll come to pick me up in half an hour, so I’ll just wait here.
11. 12. 13.
W: Hello, Paul! Wow! Long time no see! It is great to see you again.
M: Deborah! It is you! What a coincidence! I have not seen you in ages! It is great to see you again. Are you here for a trip
W: I just got a new job in Manchester in finance. I’ll be starting my new role tomorrow, so I am here shopping for some new clothes. Hey, what do you think of this skirt
M: Hmm… well, you remember how much my wife loves black. See She has got the same skirt as you!
W: Your wife has always had great taste in clothes! Well, this is a small world.
M: We must keep in touch. Let’s find some time to get together and talk about old times.
W: Great. Here is my new number. Oh, I have to go. I made an appointment with my friends to see a movie. Give me a ring so we can arrange dinner sometime.
M: For sure. Take care. Bye.
14. 15. 16. 17.
W: Ron, what are you doing
M: Ah, nothing. I’m just looking up some information on the Internet.
W: Like what Let me see.
M: No, no, it’s okay.
W: Baldness What are you looking that up for I mean, you look great!
M: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and now from you!
W: Maybe you could wear a hairpiece. Some hairpieces are quite natural.
M: Oh no. I’m afraid it will slip off my head easily.
W: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice There are new advances in medicine that can slow hair loss and help generate new growth, though it’s somewhat expensive.
M: Ah, I still don’t believe medical treatment can prevent permanent hair loss.
W: Well, maybe you should just learn to live with your hair thinning.
M: I know appearances shouldn’t matter, but I just can’t give up hope.
18. 19. 20.
M: Good morning. I have an exciting announcement for next week. We will host a guest lecture featuring Tunisian artist Zohra Zarougui, an expert in Ebru — the ancient art of painting on water surfaces. This specialized art form isn’t taught in Tunisia, so Zarougui pursued her training overseas, completing a master’s degree and dedicating years to research and practice before bringing her skills back home.
Her work is inspired by patterns from old cities in the Arab world. She drops brightly colored dyes on special thickened oily water, lets the colors form patterns on the surface, and then transfers them onto paper. She believes true mastery, including its history and techniques, requires years of study, along with a lot of courage and sacrifice.
The art of Ebru first appeared and evolved in the 15th century. Some methods use colors that float on a special thickened liquid base. Ms. Zarougui will share her personal and artistic journey and also provide a live demonstration of this unique technique. The event will be held in the school hall next Thursday at 3:00 pm. It’ll be a fascinating chance to explore this rare and beautiful art form. Don’t miss the chance to learn from such a dedicated artist. I hope all of you will be able to attend.

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