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2025～2026学年第一学期 高二年级9月考试
英语试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What can Devil do
A. Play music. B. Carry luggage. C. Remove blocks.
2. Which aspect of Devil is particularly mentioned for improvement
A. Its steadiness. B. Its power. C. Its structure.
3. Why did Lin upload his video
A. To kill time. B. To record his life. C. To influence more youth.
4. When did Lin realize his inventions could benefit others
A. In 2018. B. In 2019. C. In 2021.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
5. Who first developed plastic on a large scale
A. A Frenchman. B. An Englishman. C. An American.
6. What was the advantage of plastic collars
A. They didn’t wear out easily. B. They were easy to wash. C. They were comfortable.
7. Why were the plastic toys a good idea for some mothers
A. They were colorful. B. They were cheap. C. Kids preferred them.
8. What is talked about at the end of the speech
A. The excitement caused by plastic. B. Different uses of plastic.
C. The harmful side of plastic.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
9. What did Trevor Baylis invent in 1996
A. The wind-up TV. B. The wind-up radio. C. The telephone-like shoes.
10. Which word can best describe Trevor Baylis
A. Funny. B. Creative. C. Generous.
11. Where did Baylis get the idea of the telephone
A. In a dream. B. On TV. C. Over the radio.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
12. What are the special boards used for
A. Producing energy. B. Covering buildings. C. Keeping sunshine out.
13. Where are the gardens
A. On the roofs. B. In the backyards. C. Next to the workstations.
14. How will Molly go home today
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
15. What does Molly say about BedZED
A. There’s plenty of parking space. B. It is really environment-friendly.
C. The public transportation is poor.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
16. What did Dyson major in finally
A. Art. B. Design. C. Engineering.
17. What was Dyson’s first invention used for
A. Drying wet hands. B. Transporting heavy loads. C. Improving uneven ground.
18. What’s the main feature of Wrong Garden
A. It is made up of photos. B. It creates a visual trick. C. It is located near a waterfall.
19. What does the speaker focus on at the end of the talk
A. Dyson’s contribution to education. B. Dyson’s duties at a university.
C. Dyson’s latest inventions.
20. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hospital. B. In a school. C. At home.
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
When Andrew Kaplan recalls, his stories leave the impression that he has managed to pack multiple lives into a single existence: A war reporter in his 20s. an army member, a successful businessman and-later, the author of numerous spy novels and Hollywood scripts.
Now the silver haired 78-year-old has realized he would like his loved ones to have access to those stories, even when he is no longer alive to share them. Kaplan has agreed to become "AndyBot" — a virtual person who will be: immortalized(TF5) in the cloud for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years.
If all goes according to plan. future generations will be able to interact with him using voice computing platforms of mobile devices, asking him questions, letting him tell stories and drawing upon a lifetime’s worth of advice long after his physical body is gone.
Someday, Kaplan, who playfully refers to himself as a pig, may be remembered as one of the world's first digital humans.
For decades, Silicon Valley futurists have sought to free humanity from the life cycle. Today, a new generation of companies is selling some approximation (近似) of virtual immortality, which gives people the opportunity to preserve one’s legacy (遗产) online forever.
Kaplan is eager to become one of the world’s first virtual residents, partly because he considers the effort a way to extend closed family bonds over multiple generations.
If technology succeeds in creating emotionally intelligent digital humans, experts say, it may forever change the way living people cooperate with computers and experience loss. “AndyBot” may become one of the world's first meaningful examples, raising complex philosophical questions about the nature of immortality and the purpose of existence itself.
21. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To highlight Kaplan’s achievements. B. To introduce the topic — AndyBot.
C. To arouse readers interest in Kaplan. D. To introduce Kaplan’s life.
22. Why did Andrew Kaplan agree to become AndyBot
A. He wanted to share his life experience as long as possible.
B. He wanted to make his loved one remember him.
C. He believed this action will help with his novels.
D. He could live in the cloud to continue his life.
23. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Philosophical problems can be worked out by modern science.
B. People can talk with their late family members freely.
C. Scientists have made great progress in computer science.
D. There is still a long way for digital humans to go.
B
In August, deep in the forests of Motuo county in the Xizang autonomous region, a plant unlike any seen before was found growing in a crack between mountain rocks. With its delicate white flowers and a structure never previously documented, the species — later confirmed as a new genus (属) named Paramicrotoena X. X. Wu & Qiang Wang — marked a breakthrough in Himalayan biodiversity studies.
The discovery was made by Wu Xuecuo, a PhD candidate at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and one of a growing number of young scientists conducting frontline studies in Xizang.
Xizang has now become a center of ecological research. With the support of national biodiversity protection strategies — including the establishment of 47 nature reserves and the founding of its first gene bank — the region offers fertile ground for scientific exploration. Wu’s journey into the mountains of Xizang began with the Flora of the Pan-Himalaya project, an international botanical initiative led by her instructor, Wang Qiang, a senior plant expert. “Every plant in Xizang tells a story of survival,” Wu said. “Through research, I wanted to understand how they adapt to such a severe environment — and how we can protect them.”
Her discovery of Paramicrotoena X. X. Wu & Qiang Wang was no mere luck. Wu and her team went through thick undergrowth near Beibeng Mountain, where fog rolled in from the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. At around 800 meters above sea level, she spotted several small labiates in a narrow wet rock crack. The flowers seemed ordinary, almost unremarkable. But Wu’s inner voice told her otherwise. That evening, she photographed the flowers’ key features and sent the images to Wang. “The moment I saw them, I knew this was extraordinary,” Wang recalled.
Wu and her team represent a new generation of scientists devoted to uncovering Xizang’s natural wealth. “Their work is more than academic — it strengthens China’s role in global biodiversity conservation and inspires young people to shoulder responsibility for the nation’s ecological future,” Wang said.
24. Which word best describes the discovery of the new species
A. Predictable. B. Unconfirmed. C. Exceptional. D. Controversial.
25. What did Wu mainly express about studying the plants in paragraph 3
A. Its origin. B. Its purpose. C. Its difficulty. D. Its strategy.
26. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the newfound plant
A. Its physical features. B. Its research background.
C. Its living environment. D. Its identification process.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Survival Stories of Himalayan Plants
B. Scientific Training in Botanical Research
C. China Is Devoted to Environmental Conservation
D. A Young Scientist Discovers a New Genus in Xizang
C
When you rub (摩擦) a balloon on your skin, it produces electricity — a familiar example of charge separation (电荷分离), a process in which opposite charges are separated, creating electric potential. Similarly, raindrops striking a narrow tube create a tiny yet significant burst of energy. Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have tapped into this effect to generate electricity using rain-like droplets.
Conventional hydropower (水力发电) relies on large water flows, which only work in places like rivers. For smaller, slower flows, researchers have explored charge separation. They use a tube to let water flow through it continuously. Charges gather on the surface that the water touches. In this way, researchers can collect charges, but it is far from effective.
To solve this problem, the NUS team built a special device. At both ends of the device — the top of the newly-designed tube (about 2 millimeters in width), and the water-collecting cup at the bottom — electrical wires were placed to harvest charges. First, water is released from a metal needle, forming rain-like droplets. When these droplets enter the tube, their impacts create “plug flow”, in which the water forms mini columns separated by air gaps. This flow is crucial because it allows more surface contact and more time for charges to build up, generating up to 100, 000 times more charge separation than continuous flow. As charged droplets exit the tube and fall into the cup, charges build up in the water, creating an electric current. In tests, four tubes produced enough electricity to power 12 LED lights continuously for 20 seconds.
According to the study’s lead author, this model shows how rain can be used to generate clean electricity effectively and sustainably, especially in rainy places such as Singapore. Its potential is enormous, as it offers an alternative energy source even in cities. Imagine a rain collection device on your roof, producing small amounts of electricity whenever it rains — a small step for a raindrop, but a giant leap for sustainable energy technology.
28. What problem do the NUS researchers aim to solve
A. The difficulty of separating charges. B. The lack of clean electricity sources.
C. The inefficiency of charge harvesting. D. The damage of traditional hydropower.
29. Which of the following best illustrates “plug flow”
30. What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the model
A. Its potential in urban areas. B. Its promising use in green energy.
C. Its complex design for rain power. D. Its practical need for more devices.
31. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Revolutionary Energy from Raindrops B. Urgent Demand for Sustainable Energy
C. Capturing Raindrops through Innovation D. Turning Charge Separation into Electricity
D
Soil, often taken for granted, is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. A growing number of farmers around Europe are turning to regenerative farming to improve soil health and earn extra income by selling soil carbon credits. Modern farming practices, including continuous heavy ploughing (耕地) and overuse of chemical fertilizers (肥料), have seriously damaged soil structure and released large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. In contrast, regenerative agriculture helps soil absorb and store CO , a major greenhouse gas, while also improving soil fertility.
Thomas Gent and his family run an 800-hectare（公顷）farm on the border of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. They stopped ploughing entirely 17 years ago and now grow grass alongside main crops. The improved soil structure allows rainwater to drain (流走) naturally and supports healthier plant growth. “The soil is the foundation of everything we do,” Gent says. “If we look after it, it looks after us.”
Companies like AgreenaCarbon specialize in measuring and confirming carbon stored in soil. Farmers receive tradable carbon credits, each representing one ton of CO locked away in the soil. They can earn between 200 and 300 per hectare per year by selling these credits, creating a reliable extra income stream that supports their switch to greener farming methods. The soil carbon credit market is still in its early stage but expanding fast across Europe, with more than 16,000 farmers in 16 countries having joined such programmes, covering over 1.6 million hectares of land.
Critics warn that the voluntary soil carbon market risks greenwashing if projects are not strictly monitored and checked. However, supporters believe soil carbon projects bring multiple environmental and economic benefits: better soil health, higher biodiversity, less soil erosion (侵蚀) and measurable climate action. For forward-thinking farmers, adopting regenerative farming and participating in carbon credit programs is not just environmentally responsible — it is also economically rewarding, ensuring the long-term sustainability of their farms.
32. What is the aim of regenerative farming
A. To increase agricultural production B. To improve soil health.
C. To reduce the farming cost. D. To prevent extreme weather.
33. What can be learned about Thomas Gent’s farm
A. It is the largest carbon farm in Europe.
B. It depends heavily on chemical fertilizers.
C. It has given up traditional ploughing for years.
D. It earns most of its income from carbon credits.
34. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3
A. Extra incomes of European farmers. B. Development of soil carbon credit market.
C. Popularity of greener farming methods. D. Functions of soil carbon storage companies.
35. What can be inferred about the soil carbon credit market
A. It is strictly monitored globally. B. It disturbs traditional market.
C. It mainly serves large enterprises. D. It faces both support and criticism.
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。
For teenagers, high school is a very important time of life, marked by schoolwork, making friends, and personal development. It is a time full of chances and challenges that help shape their journey toward adulthood.
Schoolwork is the main part of high school life. Students take a variety of subjects. 36 . For example, science includes experiments and research, while English classes focus on reading stories and writing practice. Dealing with schoolwork, projects, and exams requires good skills for planning time, which help students learn how to solve problems.
37 . High school is a time for discovering oneself and setting personal goals. During this time, students start to explore their interests, which can help them make choices for the future. They begin thinking about their future jobs, which colleges to attend, and their life goals. This stage of growth is important for developing self-confidence and getting ready for the transition (过渡) to adulthood.
After-school activities play an important role in high school life. Students can join clubs, or arts programs. Clubs like debate team, or ballet club allow students to meet interesting people. Activities like drama or music enable students to express their creativity and perform in the school play. 38 .
Challenges are also a part of high school life. Students might face pressure from schoolwork, or other problems, and fix them 39 . Teachers, schoolmates, or friends are a good help. Students will benefit a lot from managing challenges.
Community involvement (参与) is another important part of high school. 40 . This involvement helps them understand the importance of giving back and being part of a larger community. It also provides practical experience in working with others and dealing with real-world issues.
A. Make the most of your education.
B. Each subject has its own set of requirements.
C. It’s important to ask for support when necessary.
D. There’s always a way to be part of something you love.
E. Many schools encourage students to do volunteer work.
F. Such activities enable students to form skills and friendships.
G. Personal growth also serves as an important part of high school.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空(每小题1分，共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
At 32, Duan Yanyan could have had a stable career in Beijing. 41 , he chose to work in Laoting county, a place full of saline-alkali (盐碱) land. With a background in hardware development, he said, “Office work felt 42 from real farming. Being in the field helps me use machines, find problems, and fix them 43 .”
In 2023, Duan 44 Laoting Agricultural Group as a hardware engineer. He led a team to develop automated systems for the farm. They 45 1,500 mu of low-yield land into rich fields. The rice yield went up to 700 kg per unit. How did they do it Using 46 like IoT, automated machines, and data apps. “Farmers can 47 soil moisture on their phones and control water with smart valves,” Duan explained. This not only cuts fertilizer waste but also 48 harvests. Unmanned equipment has also made labor costs 49 .
The team also tried “green innovation”: raising crabs and crayfish in paddy fields. Flushing water often reduces soil salinity, and this 50 both rice and seafood. Working with research institutes, they test new 51 . “Farmers used to 52 unfamiliar seeds,” Duan said. “But showing them yield data after each harvest helps them 53 us.”
Today, the team uses AI to make planting models 54 . “We want smart farming to be easy for everyone to 55 .” Duan said. “Our tech can help Chinese agriculture grow and more farmers live better lives.”
41.A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise
42.A. similar B. connected C. disconnected D. free
43.A. suddenly B. directly C. carefully D. usually
44.A. started B. left C. joined D. visited
45.A. transformed B. divided C. destroyed D. covered
46.A. skills B. technologies C. methods D. rules
47.A. change B. monitor C. increase D. reduce
48.A. checks B. records C. improves D. measures
49.A. rise B. drop C. stop D. stay
50.A. helps B. harms C. needs D. tests
51.A. tools B. machines C. seeds D. apps
52.A. trust B. witness C. teach D. follow
53.A. believe B. doubt C. accept D. grow
54.A. cheaper B. bigger C. better D. Faster
55.A. assess B. use C. share D. Develop
第二节 语法填空(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。
I have always been drawn to music and languages, so I signed up for my school’s integrated course on English and guqin culture. Touching a classical Chinese instrument for the first time was 56 truly unique experience. With every pluck and stroke of the strings, I felt a strange yet familiar emotion.
The English part of the course focused on 57 (learn) vocabulary related to the guqin, as well as reading and translating articles about this traditional string instrument. I particularly enjoyed knowing how 58 (choose) the right words and expressions.
But the most special part of the course was the exchange activities with young people from other countries. Delivering a speech confidently on the stage 59 (take) a lot of effort, as I had to pay close attention to my pronunciation, word choice, clarity of expression, body language and how I interacted 60 the audience. I 61 (vivid) remembered standing on the podium, introducing traditional Chinese music and playing the guqin. I felt a strong sense of achievement.
Beyond the formal events, we often continued our conversations long after the activities ended. By overcoming language 62 (obstacle) and looking beyond differences in race and culture, we discovered how much young people around the world valued mutual understanding, inclusivity 63 harmony in diversity.
Nowadays, there are fewer than one thousand well-trained and 64 (competence) guqin players. I believe such experiences also teach us to respect different cultures, 65 is invaluable in our growth.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 书面表达(满分15分)
上周，你和同学参加（或观看了）校园篮球比赛。请你为学校英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括：
1. 活动目的、意义；
2. 比赛过程；
3. 个人感受。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 读后续写（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。
The school year was coming to a close, and the air was filled with anticipation for the upcoming annual school fair. Our class had eagerly decided to host a bake sale, with each student ready to contribute their favorite recipes.
Spirits were high. Every spare moment was devoted to perfecting the art of baking, from experimenting with different flavors to mastering the art of cake decorations. Our classroom became a hub of activity, filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked goods and the sound of laughter and chatter.
The day of the fair finally arrived, and our table was beautifully decorated with a mouthwatering baked goods. There were freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, warm and crispy, alongside homemade fruit pies. The attractive scent was irresistible, and it wasn’t long before a long line of students and parents, their eyes gleaming with satisfaction.
However, as the morning wore on, we couldn’t help but notice that the neighboring class’s booth（摊位）was appealing to a significantly larger crowd. There was a buzz of excitement surrounding their table, and it was clear that they were onto something special.
Among our class, a sense of healthy competition began to emerge. Sarah, our natural leader, suggested we step up our game. “We need to find out what they’re doing differently and improve our booth,” she said with determination. Out of curiosity, we sent our most inquisitive member, Mark, to investigate.
Soon, Mark returned with good news. “They’ve got a “Taste of the World” theme going on over there.” Mark reported. “They’re serving up a variety of international desserts, and it’s quite the hit!”
We were intrigued by the idea and asked Mark for more details. He went on to explain that the students had gone the extra mile by dressing up in traditional costumes from the countries they were representing. “It’s like a cultural feast for the senses,” he added with enthusiasm.
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。
Inspired by their creativity, we began to brainstorm ways to enhance our own booth.
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As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our efforts had finally paid off.
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答案
1. B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.B 8.C 9.B 10.B
11. A 12.A 13.A 14.B 15.B 16.C 17.B 18.B 19.A 20.A
21. B 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.B 26.D 27.D 28.C 29.D 30.B
31. A 32.B 33.C 34.B 35.D 36.B 37.G 38.F 39.C 40.E
41. A 42.C 43.B 44.C 45.A 46.B 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.A
51. C 52.B 53.A 54.C 55.B
56. a 57.learning 58.to choose 59.took 60.with 61.vividly 62.obstacles 63.and petent 65.which
范文
书面表达66（观看者视角）
Aiming to build up our body and enrich our after-class life, a basketball match was scheduled among the classes last week. I watched this exciting and nervous match with my friends.
As the match began, all the players were showing fantastic basketball skills. The basketball court was shortly covered by the nervous and thrilling atmosphere, which made us sometimes hold our breath to their attacks and sometimes scream to their wonderful shots. All the players were trying their best during the match. It was their passion and sports spirit that won their applaud.
If you are a sporty individual, playing basketball is one of the most exciting activities that you will be encountering in your life because it allows a person to become physically fit and increase your strength, and develops your teamwork spirit.
书面表达66（参加者视角）
A basketball match among the classes was scheduled by the Student Union last week. I participated in this exciting match with my classmates.
As the match began, I was asked to play in the first half. I felt so nervous that I was afraid I could not cooperate with my team well. When the match officially kicked off, I watched the basketball and moved as the ball flied, I forgot my job — I was asked to cover the team leader. Soon, I recognized my mistake and changed my move. In the end, I successfully covered our captain and our team won the game.
What I learned from this match is that team work comes first. The benefit of the team is always more important than that of an individual.
读后续写67
Paragraph 1:
Inspired by their creativity, we began to brainstorm ways to enhance our own booth. We decided to add a cultural element. Some students dressed up in traditional Chinese costumes. We also prepared some small cards with introductions to Chinese baking culture. And we made some special shaped pastries that looked like Chinese symbols. We rearranged our table to make it more visually appealing, with a banner that said “Chinese Baking Delights”.
Paragraph 2:
As the day drew to a close, it was clear that our efforts had finally paid off. Our booth attracted a large number of people. Many students and parents were interested in our cultural themed baking. To our excitement, we sold out most of our goods. More importantly, we received a lot of praise for combining baking with culture. It was a wonderful experience that made our bake sale not just about selling goods but also about sharing culture. We felt proud of our teamwork and creativity.
听力原文
1-4
When Bilibili uploader Lin Xiao had too many bags to carry, he built a robot to address the problem. The robot’s name Devil!
The name comes from the background music Devil’s Swing. It looks like a suitcase, which can follow Lin everywhere and avoid blocks in its path. Besides carrying bags, it can be used for transport and even charge phones.
The robot has a steel structure and a 3D-printed plastic shell. The brain of the robot is powered by an electronics platform. Although it took eight months to make, Lin admits Devil is not good enough, particularly in its physical stability. Lin presented it in the video just to inspire more young people with the imagination and passion to create.
Lin’s passion for robotics began in his first year at high school in 2018, when a teacher discovered his talent for computers and advanced his skills. One year later, he developed a smart home system, which made him understand how his products could help others. As a university freshman now, Lin believes he and his products will make a difference in the future.
5-8
The history of plastic is no longer than you might expect. In fact, the first man-made plastic was made over a hundred years ago. It was discovered both by an Englishman and an American in the same year, but it was the American who first developed it on a large scale during the 1860s.
Everybody was excited by this new material because it was so cheap. Poor workers were able to buy plastic collars. These plastic collars were hard and uncomfortable, but they were easy to wash. The poor workers could clean them every evening with just soap and water. Poor mothers, who had not been able to afford toys for their children, were now able to buy inexpensive ones made of plastic.
However, plastic has one serious fault. Some kinds of plastic can catch fire very easily, and when they do, a poisonous gas is produced. What’s worse, plastic takes a very long time to break down so it causes serious pollution. We now use the term “white pollution” to refer to plastic pollution.
9-11
M: How would you use a radio or a telephone if you had no electricity or batteries These problems bothered British inventor Trevor Baylis, so in 1996 he invented a wind up radio. It doesn’t need electricity or batteries. You wind it up by hand. It plays about an hour, then you wind it up again to day. It’s produced in South Africa. Apart from that, Bayis invented a mobile telephone that is powered by shoes. The shoes contain a small battery that is powered when you walk. This battery is connected to a mobile phone. These two simple inventions can contribute a lot to the modern communications among all parts of the world. Bayis doesn’t have a university degree in engineering. In fact, he left high school before graduating. He just loves making things to help people. He never knows when the creative ideas will come to him. He got the idea.
The radio while watching TV, the idea for the telephone came to him in a dream.
12-15
M: I’ve got Molly in the studio today. She lives in a new housing zone named BedZED. Welcome to the program, Molly.
W: Thank you.
M: How do you like BedZED
W: It is a great zone. You know, all the energy in BedZED is produced by special boards on the roofs of the buildings. The boards can turn sunlight into electricity, so I don’t feel guilty about harming the environment.
M: So, even in the British climate, it’s possible to generate enough solar energy for residents. By the way, what kinds of people live there
W: All kinds, such as teachers, nurses and young professionals. BedZED has shared workspaces where people share computers to save energy. There’s also a library for us. Instead of backyards, the gardens are on the roofs!
M: I’d love to see this place.
W: Well, you can. But don’t drive. There’s nowhere to park. I go everywhere by bike or by public transport.
M: You really have a green lifestyle. Then how are you getting home today
W: I’ll take the bus.
16-19
M: Hello everyone. I’d like to talk about an inventor, James Dyson. His ideas come because he sees things that could work better, like the hand dryer. But how did he start Well, Dyson was born in England in 1947. He studied art and design before he studied engineering. When he saw something that didn’t work well, he got upset and worked to improve it. For example, his first invention was a vehicle with a ball for a wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy things in the garden and over rough ground. It was an interesting new use for a ball. Also, even though he changed majors, he was still interested in art as well as designing. Take a look at this photo. What do you see It looks like a waterfall made from glass and water, with the water running up instead of falling down. That’s surprising. This was a piece of art that Dyson made in 2003 called Wrong Garden. It tricks the eye. Dyson is still inventing new things, but he is also interested in supporting education for students. He has even donated money to the University of Cambridge to support students and research there with a focus on technology.
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M: Are you feeling better today
W: Yes, thanks a lot. I think I can go home tomorrow.
M: No, I’m afraid that you will have to stay in hospital a few more days.

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