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江西省上高二中
2026-2027学年高二上学期9月阶段检测英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意，听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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. How did screen addiction affect the woman
A. It made her put on weight. B. It made her eyesight worse.
C. It made her lose interest in real life.
2. How is the man preparing to use the tools
A. By learning at work. B. By watching online videos. C. By reading the instructions.
3. What does the man mean
A. He is eager to see what the new system is like.
B. The digital TV system will offer different programmes.
C. The new TV system may not provide anything better.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. A cute pet. B. A robotic dog. C. A talented actress.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Robot service. B. A sci-fi film. C. A new restaurant.
第二节
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. Who does the man admire most
A. Marie Curie. B. Isaac Newton. C. Nelson Mandela.
7. What does the woman think of Leonardo da Vinci
A. He is outgoing. B. He is far-sighted. C. He is courageous.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。
8. Where are the speakers probably
A. In the doctor’s office. B. In a waiting room. C. In a parking lot.
9. What time might it be now
A. 2:05 p.m. B. 2:15 p.m. C. 2:25 p.m.
10. What do we know about the man
A. He’s unable to drive a car. B. He’s a graduate in medicine.
C. He doubts new technology.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Jack say about the Vulcan
A. It uses less energy than other cars. B. It is faster than other cars.
C. It is heavier than other cars.
12. What are the values of Aston Martin
A. Design, Speed, and Truth. B. Quality, Craftsmanship, and Luxury.
C. Power, Beauty, and Soul.
13. What will the woman do next
A. Ride in a Vulcan. B. Attend a track event. C. Buy a Vulcan.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What motivated Mr. Joe to step into the herbal field
A. His passion for botany. B. His interest in academy. C. His teacher’s impact.
15. What makes herbs a powerful tool in Joe’s opinion
A. Its prospect in career. B. Its association with wisdom. C. Its value in medical research.
16. What should students do first when learning about herbs
A. Study herbal functions. B. Master medical terms. C. Do various experiments.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the credit card fee for small businesses a decade ago
A. Between 4% and 5% of the total amount.
B. Between 3.5% and 4% of the total amount.
C. Between 2.5% and 3% of the total amount.
18. What was the first service that Square offered
A. A credit card reader for smartphones. B. Large equipment for market sellers.
C. Data analysis tools for big businesses.
19. What happened in 2014
A. Square processed payments for free. B. Square started giving business advice.
C. Square became a public company.
20. What does Square also own
A. First Data. B. Twitter. C. A food delivery service.
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
Exploring our galleries with your school group
Our science-themed galleries cover dinosaurs, space, fossils (化石) and wildlife, fitting students of all ages. We provide featured galleries and downloadable teaching resources to help you plan your school visit. You can check the full gallery lists and download a museum map on our Explore the Museum page.
Gallery announcements
We sometimes need to close areas of the Museum for renovation (翻新). Check these updates before your visit.
Gallery activity guides
These theme-based guides for specific galleries can be printed as booklets or single pages.
Fossil Marine Reptiles Gallery — Discover pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning and explore some of the fossils she found.
Volcanoes and Earthquakes Gallery — Find out more about these ground-breaking natural events and how they shape our changing planet.
Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery — Explore challenges facing the planet with professional guidance.
Dinosaur Theme Gallery — Discover various dinosaur fossils and prehistoric creatures with engaging, hands-on activities.
General activity worksheets
Suitable for Key Stage 1 (aged 5 — 7), Key Stage 2 (aged 8 — 11) and Key Stage 3 (aged 12 — 14), these worksheets link to curriculum themes such as literacy, art and science, and contain tips to help you prepare for and follow up on your visit.
Activity Key Stage Description
Photo postcard KS1 — 2 (aged 5 — 11) Draw a favorite exhibit and write about the museum trip.
Learning labels Upper KS1 — Lower KS3 (aged 7 — 12) Write exhibit labels for younger visitors.
Museum trumps (card game) Upper KS1 — Lower KS3 (aged 7 — 12) Create an animal-themed game based on museum displays.
My own exhibit KS1 — 3 (aged 5 — 14) Select specimens for a personal exhibition and explain your choices.
Exhibition discounts
Pre-booked school and educator groups can enjoy exhibition discounts, with tickets starting at 4 per student. Discounts apply only on weekdays during school terms.
21. What are visitors advised to do before visiting the museum
A. Book tickets for group visits online. B. Finish related school worksheets first.
C. Download a printed booklet in advance. D. Check the latest gallery closure information.
22. Which gallery helps students learn about natural forces changing the earth
A. Fossil Marine Reptiles Gallery. B. Volcanoes and Earthquakes Gallery.
C. Fixing Our Broken Planet Gallery. D. Dinosaur Theme Gallery.
23. Which activity is suitable for a 13-year-old student
A. Creating a personal museum exhibition. B. Drawing exhibits and writing trip notes.
C. Making labels for younger visitors. D. Designing an animal-themed card game.
B
A few years ago, our administrative team sent home what we thought was a clear English message regarding a schedule change about an upcoming assessment.
The next week, a visibly frustrated mother stopped me in the hallway. She said, in Spanish, that she hadn’t known anything about the schedule change. Her child was embarrassed and anxious, because they felt unprepared for the assessment. From the school’s point of view, we had “communicated.” From the family’s point of view, we hadn’t.
About 40 percent of the students at our middle school are Hispanic, and many speak Spanish or another language at home. Each year, we welcome dozens of newcomers, including students with interrupted formal education. The math is simple: Communication needs far outpace available bilingual teachers.
Our first move was to stop rewriting the same messages from scratch. We created a shared cloud folder with message banks for our most common situations. Each pattern follows a simple, translation-friendly structure. We drafted everything in plain English first, avoiding idioms and long sentences. Then, with help from our bilingual staff, we created Spanish versions of the most-used patterns.
We also realized that not every message needs to be a long email. Listening to a 60-to-90-second message — even with imperfect translation — is often easier for busy families. These messages are scripted from our banks, so they stay concise. Families have told us that hearing a familiar voice, even if they rely on the captions (字幕), helps them feel more connected and less intimidated.
Memories might fail us when we try to track the families we’ve contacted. So we’ve created a shared contact log. It is now a complement to our student information system — it gives us a quick, human-centered view of communication patterns.
When communication becomes more consistent and accessible, families feel like true partners. And when families can actually hear us — and we can truly hear them — everything else we’re trying to improve at school becomes a little bit easier.
24. Why did the mother feel upset
A. Because her son struggled to fit in. B. Because the message didn’t get across.
C. Because her son failed the assessment. D. Because she forgot the schedule change.
25. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Bilingual teachers are in short supply. B. Communication class is not available.
C. Students must learn a second language. D. Math in middle school is easy to learn.
26. Which of the following could be an appropriate school message
A. “Pass the test with flying colors.” B. “Test time is changed to this Friday.”
C. “Hit the books for the upcoming test.” D. “Not until Friday will the test begin.”
27. Which of the following best describes the school’s practice
A. Complex. B. Inclusive. C. Ambitious. D. Conventional.
C
Scientists have developed a pioneering 3D-printed device that could speed up patient access to new medicines and remove the need for animal testing. Thousands of animals are used in the early stages of drug development worldwide each year, yet many drugs tested on animals end up showing no clinical benefit in humans, highlighting a critical gap between animal models and human biology.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have designed a “body-on-a-chip” that precisely mimics (模仿) how a medicine flows through a patient’s body. The plastic device, the first of its kind globally, features five 3D-printed components recreating the human heart, lungs, kidney, liver and brain. These are connected by channels mimicking the human circulatory system, through which new drugs can be pumped to observe organ responses without live animal trials.
The device uses positron emission tomography (PET) scanning to generate detailed 3D images of the tiny organs. “The PET images ensure even distribution of new drugs being tested,” explains lead developer Liam Carr. The process involves putting tiny amounts of radioactive compounds into the chip, with signals sent to an extremely sensitive camera, allowing scientists to better assess drug effects.
Carr notes the platform is fully flexible and can serve as a valuable tool for investigating various human diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders and immune conditions. “Its uses are only bounded by the availability of cell models and the scientific questions we can figure out,” he says. For instance, a fatty liver disease model could reveal how a diseased liver impacts other organs, or multiple disease cell models could be combined to study disease interactions.
Dr. Adriana Tavares, Carr’s supervisor, emphasizes the device’s potential to revolutionize medical research. “Linking five organs in one device helps scientists study how a new drug affects the whole body, a key area of research as we learn more about how diseases traditionally seen as organ-specific can impact distant systems,” she states. Beyond advancing research, the technology offers a promising path to reducing the massive number of animals used in drug testing worldwide.
28. What is a major limitation of current animal testing in drug development
A. It doesn’t predict human clinical outcomes accurately.
B. It cannot test drugs for certain diseases effectively.
C. It requires too much time and financial investment.
D. It is banned in most developed countries globally.
29. What does the underlined word “pumped” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Destroyed. B. Reduced. C. Disturbed. D. Conveyed.
30. What does Liam Carr think of the device’s potential uses
A. Its applications are wide and creativity-driven.
B. They are limited to five specific organ-models.
C. The device can only be used for side effect testing.
D. They have already been fully explored in current studies.
31. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the text
A. Limitations of Animal Models in Medical Research
B. 3D Printing Technology for Mimicking Human Organs
C. PET Scanning to Improve Drug Development Efficiency
D. A 3D-Printed “Body-on-a-Chip” to Reduce Animal Drug Tests
D
The 21st century has created a whole range of new types of professionals that we have never had before — or if not quite new, at least newly repackaged. The world has always had influential people, for instance, but only now do we have “Influencer”. Similarly, the corporate world has certainly known its fair share of disruption, yet it is only in the last couple of decades that the “Disruptor” has become a recognisable figure in the way we talk about big business.
In an earlier era, the Disruptor would have been called an Innovator. Yet while an Innovator creates something new, the Disruptor is defined as much by what they destroy as by what they create. The Disruptor forces change; the clean-up is somebody else’s problem. It’s an attitude best summed up as “Move fast and break things.”
Back in 1929, G. K. Chesterton identified the core problem with moving fast and breaking things through a thought experiment. Imagine there is a fence along a road. Suppose it’s been there a long time, and was put there for some purpose. But that purpose is lost over time. To us, now, the fence seems to be nothing but an impediment. Why not remove it
When faced with such a fence, Chesterton thinks the fact that we can’t see the point of the fence is why we should not tear it down. Some fences keep foxes out of henhouses, for instance. If you think you can do without the fence because you’ve never seen a fox, consider if the existence of the fence is precisely why you’ve never seen one.
Importantly, Chesterton is not saying that things can never be reformed. His is a preventive principle rather than an outright prohibition. We could rephrase it like this: understand the wisdom in past decisions before you reject them. If we’re too impetuous, we can end up tearing out things we don’t yet realise we rely upon. But uncritical devotion to the “way things are done” can also deny us the possibility of better days.
What is required, then, is not the fearlessness of the Disruptor, but the humility (谦卑) to stop and ask questions and to know that our own perspective is neither unique nor comprehensive. Disruption can be a force for good. It can also just leave a big mess. We need the ability to work out which messes are worth avoiding — because however impressively fast you move, some things can’t be easily unbroken.
32. Regarding Chesterton’s principle, the author is .
A. supportive B. doubtful C. conflicted D. disappointed
33. What does the word “impetuous” underlined in Paragraph 5 most probably mean
A. Short-sighted. B. Narrow-minded. C. Hot-headed. D. Old-fashioned.
34. What can we infer from this passage about the Disruptor
A. They may clear up other people’s mess.
B. They are in favour of the preventive principle.
C. They preserve more traditions than they break.
D. They may create more problems than they solve.
35. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Humility should be a driving force for human progress.
B. Innovation should move forward the wheel of tradition.
C. Reform should draw from the wellspring of past wisdom.
D. Disruption should be given priority in social development.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all know that our dogs have feelings, and that they can be happy or sad. But, do dogs actually cry real tears when they get sad Dogs are highly sensitive pets, and they experience a variety of emotions, just like humans. 36 They might just have watery eyes. As far as scientists know, humans are the only species that cry for emotional reasons.
Dogs do “cry” when they’re sad. However, dogs use voices to express feelings rather than having watery eyes. They begin doing this at a young age by crying out for their moms when in trouble. 37 As they get older, dogs may continue this whining (哀鸣) when sad.
Once they have matured, dogs consider their human owners to be the pack leader, or mother figure, and will direct their whining or crying towards them. Many specialists believe dogs suffering from separation anxiety will whine for their mothers. 38
39 They can also be sad, in pain or attempting to let you know that they’re feeling uncomfortable or want something. Also, dogs may howl (嗥叫) occasionally, which is just another form of “crying”. In fact, many experts believe that howling is a dog’s ultimate expression of sadness.
If dogs don’t produce emotional tears, why do they tear up at all Studies show there is oftentimes a medical reason behind dogs having tears. 40 A dog’s tear ducts (泪管) work somewhat differently. For dogs, the tears or liquid will flow back into the throat and nose rather than from the eyes.
A. This is because dogs are social animals.
B. However, no science proves dogs cry for sadness.
C. Separation anxiety isn’t the only cause of dogs whining.
D. Similarly, when sad, they go to their parent-like person.
E. Virtually, that may be a sign of a serious health condition.
F. The reasons for dogs crying or howling are exactly the same.
G. They learn to make distinct sounds that can be recognized instantly.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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。
Before Elaine left the Antarctic, she was determined to see a penguin — up close. She had spotted a few, but only from far away. But that night, when someone said there was a penguin on the ice outside the station, Elaine rushed out.
A frosty wind circled, a(n) 41 . Elaine knew the weather could change 42 . Although the icy plain looked solid, its sheet was in constant 43 . Crevasses (冰裂缝) hid beneath the snowy surface. Rows of blue and red flags 44 a safe path through this dangerous zone.
It was 45 the rules to approach a penguin. So she had to wait and see if the bird would come to her. She held her breath, concentrated on the penguin waddling toward her and 46 it to keep coming. Soon the bird stood just in front of her, with its eyes 47 with hers. So sweet! 48 she leaned into the blowing wind and followed the bird farther out on the ice, away from the station.
Suddenly, a strong gust knocked her off her feet. Elaine rolled over and over until she found herself lying on a thin skin of ice above a blue-crevasse. Crunch! She dropped a little lower. If she 49 , she’d drop into the crevasse, where nobody would even find her.
Then the wind 50 . In a sudden quiet, Elaine felt someone near, her penguin! Seeing Elaine move, the bird walked away, then stopped and looked back, which seemed to invite her to follow.
Cracks 51 around her. She made up her mind. She would trust her bird. She spread her arms on the ice like wings, keeping her body 52 and spreading her weight across the fragile surface. She pushed forward on her belly, 53 ahead. The penguin wove a trail between the cracks. Elaine scraped along behind, 54 time as she focused on following the penguin’s path.
Finally, with one last 55 of her arms, Elaine crawled after her penguin onto solid, white ice. Safety!
41.A. pressure B. warning C. prediction D. impression
42.A. in a heartbeat B. in a row C. in a hurry D. in a way
43.A. evolution B. consumption C. motion D. progression
44.A. strengthened B. marked C. decorated D. crossed
45.A. for B. among C. against D. of
46.A. considered B. permitted C. willed D. forced
47.A. level B. parallel C. opposite D. equal
48.A. Fortunately B. Reluctantly C. Intentionally D. Unconsciously
49.A. broke out B. broke down C. broke in D. broke through
50.A. died B. followed C. returned D. worsened
51.A. declined B. spiderwebbed C. melted D. accumulated
52.A. flexible B. flat C. twisted D. bent
53.A. rushing B. sliding C. inching D. diving
54.A. losing track of B. losing control of C. taking note of D. running out of
55.A. raise B. wave C. shake D. pull
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。
A small number of nanoparticles (纳米颗粒) could be the 56 (solve) to a problem that has troubled plastics producers for a long time — namely, how to make a material strong, tough and easy to work with.
Qian Hujun at Jilin University, together with his partners, 57 (call) this the plastics trilemma (三难困境), given that 58 (enhance) its strength tends to make it less tough, while attempting to improve both of them makes 59 material harder to work with.
60 (get) around this, the researchers mixed nanoparticles with several commonly used plastic materials. For example, they added the nanoparticles to PEMA, which is used to make hearing aids 61 artificial nails. In general, the new material showed better-than-usual performance across different tests, and some materials like PEMA were even about 50 per cent 62 (strong) when mixed with nanoparticles.
Computer simulations (模拟) of the new material 63 (carry) out to understand the effect as well. For the case of plastics under stress, these simulations showed that nanoparticles can move and be redistributed within the material, 64 allows it to deform more slowly and smoothly. The ability to move was 65 (similar) beneficial for plastics to flow more easily when they were heated. Qian says the new approach is suited for existing industrial processes.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 短文报道（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，最近你校为交换生成立的国画班反响较好。请你为校英文报写一篇相关报道，内容包括： 1.办班目的； 2.教学内容； 3.活动意义。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Chinese Painting Class for Exchange Students
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第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
I was an arrogant (傲慢的) high school boy full of blind self-confidence, firmly believing that I was more capable than all my classmates at managing group tasks. When our teacher formally announced that our school would hold a lively campus charity fair to raise money for poor children in remote villages, I volunteered without hesitation to take charge of the second-hand book stall. I also actively persuaded nearly ten warm-hearted classmates to donate their unused books to support my booth.
My thoughtful classmate Lina had kindly reminded me in advance to classify different kinds of books, mark clear and reasonable prices, and design simple promotional posters to attract visitors. However, I rudely turned down her sincere advice and even laughed openly at her for being overly cautious. I gathered large piles of various books, including interesting storybooks, popular magazines and practical exam reference books. Without any careful arrangement, I stuffed these mixed books randomly into several rough cardboard boxes.
On the official day of the charity fair, while other groups devoted plenty of time and energy to decorating their stalls with colorful ribbons and beautiful handwritten signs, I did almost no preparation at all. I just laid all my books in a total mess on the table and wandered around the campus casually, firmly convinced that high-quality books alone would naturally draw a large number of buyers.
As noon slowly rolled around, all the neighboring stalls were packed with busy and energetic students. In sharp contrast, almost no one stopped or spared a glance at my book booth. Worse still, several reference books accidentally slipped off the table and got badly stained by the fruit juice spilled by passing students.
Standing alone beside my cold booth, I watched Lina’s handmade toy stall become extremely popular and listened to their cheerful and merry laughter. Strong regret and great embarrassment wrapped me tightly. I fully realized that my stupid arrogance and laziness had wasted my classmates’ kind donations. Just as I sank into deep self-blame and despair, Lina finished her temporary work and walked straight towards me.
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。
Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan.
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When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list.
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2028届高二年级英语试卷阶段性测试一
听力答案
1-5 CB CBA 6-10 CBBAC 11-13 ACA 14-16 CBA 17-20 BABC
阅读理解
21. D 22. B 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. C
29. B 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C 36. B
37. G 38. D 39. C 40. E
完形
41. B 42. A 43. C 44. B 45. C 46. C 47. A 48. D
49. D 50. A 51. B 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. D
语填
56. solution 57. calls 58. enhancing 59. the 60. To get
61. and 62. stronger 63. were carried 64. which 65. similarly
写作范文
A Chinese Painting Class for Exchange Students
Recently, our school has established a Chinese painting class specifically for exchange students. The aim of this class is to introduce international students to the rich cultural heritage of Chinese art and to foster cross-cultural exchange.
The curriculum includes various traditional Chinese painting techniques such as ink wash painting and the use of ink sticks and rice paper. Exchange students will learn to paint classic subjects like landscapes and bamboo, gaining hands-on experience in this ancient art form.
This initiative is significant as it not only provides exchange students with a unique cultural experience but also promotes mutual appreciation. By participating in this class, they can develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and build lasting friendships with their peers.
读后续写范文
Seeing my depression, Lina didn’t mention my previous rudeness but proposed a plan. Eager to make amends, I nodded gratefully and we set it in motion. Our forces joined, we split the messy pile into three categories: fairy tales, novels, and review materials. Lina set about creating eye-catching price tags with colorful pens, whereas I humbly borrowed long, elegant ribbons to decorate our table. Knowing students hunted for cheap books, we wiped the juice-stained copies clean and shotted warm promotions. Gradually, as a steady stream of curious buyers gathered, my face flushed with profound guilt for mocking her careful suggestions before.
When the charity fair drew to an end, our book stall unexpectedly topped the donation list. To our immense thrill, the collected cash far exceeded our expectations. The heavy donation box in my hands, I turned to Lina with red-rimmed eyes. Not only did I formally apologize for my unbearable arrogance, but I also thanked her for saving the day. She accepted it softly, a forgiving smile washing away my lingering guilt. Ultimately, this unforgettable experience engraved a precious truth in my mind: true success is rooted in collaboration rather than blind pride. From then on, I swallowed my ego, always ready to embrace others’ valuable advice.
听力原文
Text 1
W: I found too much screen time pulled all the color out of real life. I couldn’t see the point of anything else. Luckily, it was all past.
M: Yes. It ate up so much time! Getting it under control has been such a weight off my mind!
Text 2
W: Do you know how to use those power tools I don’t want you to get hurt. Please read the instructions.
M: I have been watching videos on this website. Don’t forget, I used to work with a professional. He showed me all these tools.
Text 3
W: Have you heard about the new digital television system It lets people get about 500 channels. M: Yeah. But I doubt whether they’ll have anything different from what we watch now.
Text 4
W: Look at the incredible performance given by the cute Nova.
M: Cool! It’s performing such amazing tricks. It moves so smoothly and steadily. And it’s the coolest automatic dog-like machine I’ve ever seen.
Text 5
W: I was really impressed. I saw all the dishes in the restaurant were delivered by robots.
M: Yeah. It’s like something from a science fiction film.
6-7
W: Hey, Andrew, recently I have been reading about historical figures like Marie Curie and Isaac Newton. Do you have anyone you look up to most
M: I’m a big fan of Nelson Mandela.
W: Mandela is a great choice! I’ve always been fascinated by Leonardo da Vinci. His curiosity and creativity really draw me.
M: Yes. He didn’t just stick to one field — he was always exploring new ideas.
W: I am really amazed at how he outlined designs for machines and inventions that were way ahead of his time.
8-10
W: I just checked, and we’re in the right place. However, the secretary says they’re running twenty minutes behind schedule.
M: Oh, great. So I won’t be called into the office until at least 2:35 p.m. See I told you we didn’t need to set off so early!
W: The letter said we need to arrive ten minutes before the appointment time — that’s right now! Besides, it can take half an hour to find somewhere to park here.
M: You’re right. Better safe than sorry. Are you nervous
W: No. They’re just talking me through the procedure today.
M: I can’t believe you’re letting a robot cut your knee open. You don’t even trust the driverless technology!
W: Well, it’s a robot-assisted operation. The human with the medical degree is still in control!
M: I was reading about 6G the other day — apparently it’ll be so fast that it’ll make "online operations" possible.
W: Wow, so someone could operate on me from the other side of the world Hmm…No thanks!
M: Hey, it could be a game changer for people living in remote areas.
W: That’s true.
11-13
W: As a car lover and huge fan of James Bond movies, it’s my pleasure to talk to you today about the release of the Vulcan supercar. I’m here with Jack, a representative for Aston Martin. Jack, what can you tell me about this wonderful car you’ve made M: Only 24 have been built, and they retail for $2.3 million. They are made of a special carbon fiber that is much lighter than metal, so they have much better fuel efficiency. W: Only a special few will have a chance to drive one of these. M: We’ve limited it so that only true sports car lovers have access to the Vulcan. We’re setting a whole new standard in luxury supercars. W: I hear it can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds. And it’ll top out at 200 mph, right M: Right. It was styled completely in-house by the Aston Martin design team. It carries the traditional Aston Martin values of “Power, Beauty, and Soul”. W: Can we take a test drive M: You bet! Hop in!
14-16
W: Tonight, we have a very special guest, Mr. Joe, the National Herbal Research Award winner. Welcome to the show.
M: Thank you, Sarah.
W: It’s fantastic to have you. So what first got you into researching herbs
M: Actually, my college botany professor showed me that studying herbs isn’t just about leaves and roots. It’s about promoting human health.
W: I see. What do you think makes herbs such a powerful tool for modern medicine
M: Herbs help scientists explore natural treatments. But more importantly, it connects with traditional wisdom.
W: That’s beautifully said. So how do you keep students engaged
M: By reminding them that technology is just a tool. It is the natural balance that is irreplaceable. My students do various experiments on herbs, but I recommend that they should learn herbal functions first.
W: You are so sensible! Thank you for sharing a lot with us.
17-20
M: Ten years ago, when small businesses in America wanted to allow their customers to pay with a credit card. They had few options.
They had to deal with one or two companies who made them sign a long contract of four to five years. Large companies like First Data enjoyed a lot of control over the industry and they charged high fees. Often from three point five percent to four percent of the total amount. Nowadays, there are many smaller companies who use new technology and better Internet to offer better rates and friendly service to these small businesses. One such company is Square which is based in San Francisco. Square first gained popularity in twenty twelve among individuals who needed a quick and easy way to process credit card payments at markets in street fairs. Square provided a free small piece of equipment that could fit into any smartphone. Sellers could read credit cards and have the payments processed for a low two point five percent fee. Which they often just added to their customers’ bills. In twenty fourteen Square introduced more advanced equipment for traditional businesses. The fees were still under three percent and the company provided its customers with free data analysis and recommendations for increasing sales. In twenty fifteen it decided to become a public company on the new York stock exchange. Square also owns an Internet powered food delivery service called Caver. The founder of Square Jack Dorsey also started the popular Twitter microblog.

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