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2026～2027学年上学期高三第一次调研考试 英 语
（试卷满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟）
注意事项:
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3.考试结束后,请将答题卡上交。
4.本卷主要命题范围:高考范围。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. When will the woman tell the man her decision
A. This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.
2. How will the man get to the house tomorrow
A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.
3. What is the team's plan for the frogs
A. To make efforts to save them. B. To catch them for study.
C. To leave them in the wild.
4. When is the woman able to meet Mr Smith
A. At 3:00. B. At 3:30. C. At 4:30.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The woman's daughter's achievements. B. The man's swimming experience.
C. Their children's hobby.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. Where did the man's father work
A. In Paris. B. In Lyon. C. In Marseille.
7. Why did the man go to Paris
A. For work. B. For study. C. For sightseeing.
听第7段录音,回答第8至10题。
8. Which part of the house should the woman mainly clean up
A. The kitchen. B. The bathroom. C. The living room.
9. What is the last thing the woman will do
A. Taking out the rubbish. B. Doing some washing. C. Cleaning the bathroom.
10. How much will the woman earn at most this afternoon
A. 14 dollars. B. 56 dollars. C. 70 dollars.
听第8段录音,回答第11至13题。
11. Where are the speakers most probably
A. In a sports centre. B. At the man's home. C. In a library.
12. What is wrong with the woman's phone
A. It stores too many things. B. It has run out of power. C. It suffers water damage.
13. What is the man's advice
A. Having the phone repaired. B. Deleting all pictures. C. Buying a new phone.
听第9段录音,回答第14至17题。
14. What does Jeff think of his trip on the first day
A. Tiring. B. Boring. C. Relaxing.
15. Who lives in the north of New York
A. Ted. B. George. C. Edmund.
16. What was the worst part for Jeff
A. Touring by car. B. Changing the flight. C. Working on the weekend.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Classmates. C. Workmates.
听第10段录音,回答第18至20题。
18. Which activity was the most popular in the Lewes Public Library this month
A. The Spanish-language discussion. B. The poetry writing activity.
C. The animals show.
19. What can people do in the public library in Maryland
A. Buy a laptop. B. Take part in job fairs. C. Get a free book.
20. Why do public libraries make changes
A. To attract more visitors. B. To help people connect well.
C. To provide financial aid for children.
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
Want to start changing your life Start with these 4 books.
Human Compatible by Stuart Russell
What will the quest for advanced AI mean for humanity Russell, one of the world's leading researchers in the field, explores the challenge of developing artificial intelligence systems aligned(与……一致) with human values and interests. Get the key ideas on Blinkist in just 22 minutes.
Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark
MIT cosmologist(宇宙学家) Max Tegmark takes readers on a mind-expanding journey to imagine what a world dominated by superintelligent AI might look like. He examines the risks and rewards of life in a universe where humans are outmatched by more capable entities. Get the key ideas on Blinkist in just 19 minutes.
The Master Algorithm by Pedro Domingos
Is there a single algorithm(算法) that can obtain all knowledge from data Leading machine learning researcher Pedro Domingos provides an engaging look at the quest to find a "master algorithm" that can fuel artificial general intelligence. Get the key ideas on Blinkist in just 21 minutes.
Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom
What happens when machines surpass(超越) human cognitive abilities Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom lays out the potential paths and risks that may emerge as we develop superintelligent AI systems far exceeding human intelligence. Get the key ideas on Blinkist in just 24 minutes.
21. What is mainly discussed in Human Compatible
A. How to create advanced AI systems.
B. How to predict the future of AI technology.
C. How to make AI systems match human values.
D. How to ensure AI more intelligent than humans.
22. Who introduces the quest for a single master algorithm
A. Stuart Russell. B. Pedro Domingos. C. Max Tegmark. D. Nick Bostrom.
23. What do the four books have in common
A. They are all available on Blinkist. B. All their authors are AI programmers.
C. They all provide technical guides to AI. D. They focus on AI's historical development.
B
One of the most beautiful signs of summer here in the mountains of my home isn't the flowers, or the trees or the early morning sunrises. It is instead the return of the work camps. These are week-long trips that voluntary groups make into our area to help people to make home repairs that they couldn't afford to do themselves.
They are mostly kind-hearted teenagers giving up part of their summer vacation. They are always supervised(指导), though, by experienced builders who know what they are doing. It always brings a smile to my face and a joy to my heart to see them out there in the hot summer sun working to help those who need it most, with their only pay being the love in their hearts.
I remember watching one group building a new set of steps for a front porch(门廊) one year. It was 5 teenagers being supervised by one adult. What got me the most was listening to him encouraging them. I lost count of how many times he said, "Good job" or "Doing good" to them.
There was one girl, however, who obviously had never held a hammer(锤子) before. She bent 3 nails in a row working on one board. Finally the man knelt down beside her and instead of criticizing her, gave her a ten-minute tutorial on how to hammer a nail. When he was done, she tried again with a weak smile on her face and drove the nail in like an expert carpenter. The man looked down at her work and said, "Doing good!" once again.
Yes! They truly are doing good in this world. For every act of kindness there are a million kind acts. And I see those acts of kindness, those acts of goodness, and those acts of love every time I see one of these work camps helping those in need. May we all learn from their example.
24. Why do work camps come to the mountains annually
A. To seek for volunteers. B. To enjoy summer scenery.
C. To do some maintenance work. D. To train teenagers to construct.
25. What is the role of the experienced builders
A. Inspiring the teenagers. B. Guiding teenagers' work.
C. Monitoring the teenagers. D. Giving praises to the teenagers.
26. What can we know about the girl
A. She was impatient. B. She was a slow learner.
C. She always made mistakes. D. She was a green hand.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Doing Good and Being Kind B. Enjoying the Summer Scenery
C. Witnessing Summer Camps D. Discovering Teenager Builders
C
To find food in the darkness, deep-diving toothed whales rely on their built-in sonar(声呐), which bounces soundwaves off potential prey to reveal their location. But to these whales, plastic junk floating in the ocean may also "sound" just like a delicious squid(枪乌贼).
A new study suggests plastic debris(碎片) like shopping bags bears remarkably similar "echoes" to those of squid-like due to some combination of their shape, size, degree of weathering, and chemical composition, the authors write. As it spreads in marine environments, it is also showing up in the guts(内脏) of marine mammals across hundreds of reported cases, damaging their stomach tissues and causing infection, choking, and malnutrition to the point of starvation. Matthew Savoca, a marine biologist at Stanford University says, "They're in pain, they're starving, but they think they're eating."
For the study, published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, Merrill and his colleagues gathered nine plastic items: bags, balloons, and other common trash found in whales from North Carolina beaches. The research team hit the items with sound waves at frequencies that toothed whales use to hunt. They repeated the process on five dead squid bodies provided by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as five squid beaks taken from a dead sperm whale's stomach. All plastic items tested, the team found, returned echoes as strong as or stronger than those from the squid.
It's unknown whether deep-diving toothed whales use any means other than echo strength to distinguish food from not-food—but experts doubt it. Mouthfeel certainly doesn't factor in. "They don't really chew and taste like us. It's more like suction(吸食)," says Laura Redaelli, a Ph.D student in marine biology.
All three experts agree on the need to reduce plastic production in the first place. The ideal approach, Savoca and Merrill say, involves policy changes and redirecting waste streams from the ocean, especially targeting unnecessary single-use items. "Maybe we can hope that, at some point, whales will learn the difference between plastic and prey," Redaelli says. But until then, "the more plastic we keep putting in, the more animals are going to die".
28. How do deep-diving toothed whales find food
A. By producing soundwaves to attract prey.
B. By telling food from not-food through mouthfeel.
C. By using built-in sonar to locate prey in the dark.
D. By identifying echoes weaker than those from squids.
29. What is the impact of plastic debris on toothed whales
A. It may result in their starvation. B. It may damage their built-in sonar.
C. It may reduce their adaptive ability. D. It may lead to various infectious diseases.
30. What should be done for marine mammals according to the experts
A. Establish the policy against whale hunting. B. Prevent waste from flowing into the ocean.
C. Ban the production of single-use items. D. Encourage the use of eco-friendly plastics.
31. What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A. To describe how toothed whales use sonar.
B. To compare plastic echoes with squid echoes.
C. To report the number of whales killed by plastic.
D. To explain why whales eat plastic and call for action.
D
Human beings have a fundamental need to belong. Yet we are living in a time of loneliness and isolation（与世隔绝）. A lack of social connection can have negative consequences for both our mental and physical health. To encourage the feelings of connectedness, recent studies suggest that experiential purchases, such as travel, meals at restaurants and recreation, tend to bring people more happiness than material ones, and can promote a greater sense of social connection.
In a series of 13 experiments involving 1,980 participants, researchers asked people to think about either experiential or material purchases they had made and then rate their thoughts and feelings about those purchases. People reported feeling more connected with those who had made the same experiential purchase than those who had made the same material purchase. This reflects the fact that experiential purchases are more central to an individual's identity.
Moreover, these findings apply even when people think about how their experiences differ. Even in cases where participants were asked to consider a situation in which they met someone making a similar but better experiential or material purchase, experiences were more likely to foster(促进) connection between people than material items were. Although the unpleasant social comparison can create a sense of social distance, this distance feels less wide when it comes to experiential purchases. That's because it's easier for people to find common ground and feel kinship with someone else over their similar experiences.
Finally, after people think about a joyous experience, they express a greater desire to engage in social activities than they do after they reflect on an important possession. As experiences bond us with others, they provide memories of such bond that people can revisit. These memories, in turn, can encourage engagement in even more sociality.
One clear takeaway from this research is that people would likely be wise to shift their spending habit from "having" to "doing". Also, the research hints that directing resources toward more community engagement might drive improvements in societal well-being.
32. Which can be an example of experiential purchases
A. Claiming free food samples. B. Purchasing a trendy T-shirt.
C. Watching a paid magic show. D. Reading fictions in a library.
33. What does the underlined word "kinship" in Paragraph 3 mean
A. A tendency to be competitive. B. A shared family background.
C. A desire to purchase the same things. D. A sense of emotional closeness.
34. What can be learned about experiential purchases
A. They are better for memory improvements.
B. They encourage engagement in social events.
C. They contribute to widening social distance.
D. They create unpleasant social comparisons.
35. What does the research suggest doing according to the last paragraph
A. Encouraging community engagement.
B. Reflecting on our consumption preference.
C. Making use of more resources in community.
D. Setting rules to limit unnecessary spending.
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。
Feeling overwhelmed(不知所措) You're not alone. Between meetings and daily chores, stress builds up fast—and it doesn't just have a bad impact on your mood. It can ruin your sleep, increase your heart rate, and weaken your immune system(免疫系统). 36 Here are something you can do right now—and the science behind why they work.
Take five deep breaths.
37 Studies show that deep breathing can lower blood pressure, slow your heart rate, and boost heart rate variability—a key marker of resilience. It also reduces cortisol(皮质醇), the stress hormone associated with a range of issues, including poor sleep and brain fog. Controlled breathing has even been linked to better emotional regulation and memory—one more reason to pause and exhale.
Hug it out—or hold a hand.
Touch matters—even a small one. A quick hug or a gentle touch can cause the release of the hormone that helps regulate stress and create feelings of connection. 38 Research shows that self-touch—such as placing a hand over your heart, rubbing your arms, or gently touching your face—can also lower cortisol levels.
39
Just a few minutes in natural light support vitamin D production, and improve heart rate variability. Time spent in green spaces brings even more benefits, such as lowering cortisol levels and boosting mood. One review found that the most dramatic improvements in both mood and heart rate variability happen within the first two minutes outdoors.
Take a quick 5-minute walk.
It turns out that walking isn't just for physical health. 40 This simple movement enhances blood flow and oxygen to the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for focus, planning, and decision-making. At the same time, it activates the default mode network—a brain system that lights up during low-effort, repetitive activity and is strongly linked to daydreaming and creative insight.
A. It's a proven tool for clearer thinking.
B. Step outside for sunlight and fresh air.
C. Try different exercises to make you active.
D. But you don't need another person to get the benefits.
E. Even a 30-second posture check-in can help reset your focus.
F. But the good news is that even small, low-effort actions can help your body reset.
G. Few things affect your nervous system as immediately—or as powerfully—as your breath.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
In Victoria, 33-year-old Brianna Hurst risked her own safety to save the lives of three drowning strangers. The event 41 near Apollo Bay on Sunday afternoon.
As the sunny afternoon took a dark turn, Brianna Hurst found herself 42 turned into the role of a hero. Sitting alone on the beach, she heard the panicked 43 of a swimmer who had managed to reach the shore. Without hesitation, Hurst 44 towards the water and dived in, swimming towards the three struggling men.
“I went to the one that was 45 to me,” she recounted. “I had to swim out about 20 m to get him.” Not frightened by the 46 , Hurst pulled each unconscious(昏迷的) man to safety one by one. With each rescue, 47 anything, she risked her own safety to bring the trapped swimmers back to shore.
“At first there were not many other people on the beach, but by the time I was 48 the third person out, they saw what was happening and came to help,” Hurst recalled.
49 with other concerned beachgoers, Hurst performed CPR(心肺复苏术) until 50 workers arrived on the scene. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, one of the men could not 51 and died of the suffering. However, the quick actions of Brianna Hurst undoubtedly saved the 52 of the other two men, aged 23 and 24, who are currently 53 in hospital.
Acting Senior Sergeant Stephen Bull 54 Hurst's courageous efforts, acknowledging the undeniable impact of her selfless 55 .
41.A. unfolded B. located C. fell D. lay
42.A. unconditionally B. undoubtedly C. unaffectedly D. unexpectedly
43.A. cheers B. cries C. laughter D. whisper
44.A. pointed B. rushed C. turned D. came
45.A. closest B. youngest C. slowest D. biggest
46.A. strangers B. challenges C. events D. waves
47.A. turning to B. giving up C. setting aside D. thinking over
48.A. bringing B. making C. letting D. pulling
49.A. Agreeing B. Talking C. Working D. Dealing
50.A. technical B. social C. medical D. commercial
51.A. insist B. walk C. wait D. survive
52.A. strengths B. dignity C. trouble D. lives
53.A. operating B. recovering C. training D. volunteering
54.A. praised B. described C. imagined D. inspired
55.A. act B. love C. concerns D. words
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。
The ancient proverb "Plants, trees and forests are a nation's wealth" has its origins in the text Guan Zi written by philosopher and statesman Guan Zhong some 2,700 years ago. It 56 (express) the idea that a good ecological environment has both economic and social value in its own right.
China has exerted significant efforts 57 (advance) an ecological civilization. 58 belief that "green is gold" reflects the 59 (share) understanding that prioritizing environmental harmony is crucial for both nature and humanity.
Take Yucun Village in Zhejiang for example. Once a major limestone-mining(石灰石开采) area, the village has transformed itself into a picturesque community 60 (feature) a sea of bamboo, in turn becoming a highly sought-after tourist destination. Once troubled by droughts, Youyu County in Shanxi has witnessed a remarkable increase in forest coverage, rising 61 (violent) from less than 0.3 percent 70 years ago to a current 57 percent. The once poor land is now a lush oasis(绿洲), with an eco-farm and agro-tourism emerging 62 major sources of local income.
To harmonize the preservation and restoration of ecosystems in mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands 63 sandy lands, the Chinese Government has launched the Shan-Shui Initiative under 64 it has thus far carried out dozens of massive projects to restore vital ecosystems. The efforts to translate these environmental benefits into foundation for ecological agriculture, industry and tourism continue to be a 65 (prior) throughout China.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华,你的交换生好友Hank酷爱乒乓球。你校将举办一场乒乓球比赛,请你给他写一封邮件,邀请他和你一起参加双打比赛。内容包括:
1. 发出邀请;
2. 参赛事宜;
3. 期待回复。
参考词汇:双打 doubles
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。
Dear Hank,
How are you
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Best regards,
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。
As humans, our longing for recognition can sometimes lead us lost, forcing us to make regrettable decisions. This is a lesson I learned all too well.
My name is Alex and at 15 years old, I excelled academically yet longed for popularity among my peers(同龄人). Despite my achievements, I felt overshadowed and unnoticed. The desire to stand out consumed me, pushing me towards a terrible mistake.
One day, during a visit to the IT lab with my friends, our teacher mentioned missing computer parts. Curious glances exchanged, everyone wondered aloud how it could happen in a locked lab. "It's possible to open that lock with another key," I said, seeking attention and admiration from my peers.
Eyes turned to me with interest. It was a rush I'd never felt before—a taste of the attention I wanted so much. To keep it, I even showed how the lock could be opened. Little did I realise, that single moment of pride would lead to an unexpected trouble.
The following day, I was called to the principal's office. My heart pounded as I entered. Mr Clark, the principal, looked at me not with anger, but with a calm and kind expression. "Alex," he began gently, "some computer parts are missing from the lab. A few students mentioned you showed them how the lock could be opened. Can you tell me what happened yesterday "
His voice was soft, not accusing. Still, nervousness tightened my throat. I knew I hadn't taken anything, but I was scared of being misunderstood and ashamed of my own foolish boast(吹嘘). I tried to speak, but no words came out. My eyes grew wet with tears. Seeing this, Mr Clark said quietly, "It's okay. You don't have to answer now. If you remember anything later, you can come tell me." He gave me a kind nod and let me return to class.
That evening, I told my dad everything—how I had shown off about the lock, how I was too upset to explain myself clearly.
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。
Dad listened quietly and then told me, "We all make mistakes, but brave people fix them."
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That experience changed how I saw myself.
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参考答案
1-5 ABABA 6-10 BC AAC 11-15 CACAB
16-20 BCCBA 21-25 CABCB 26-30 DACA B
31-35 DCDBA 36-40 FGDBA 41-45 ADBBA
46-50 BCDCC 51-55 DDBAA
56. expresses 57. to advance 58. The 59. shared 60. featuring
61. violently 62. as 63. and 64. which 65. priority
写作范文
应用文
Dear Hank,
How are you I'm writing to invite you to participate in the upcoming table tennis match at our school, which is scheduled for next month. Knowing your passion for table tennis, I believe this would be a fantastic opportunity for us to team up and showcase our skills.
The match will be held in the school gymnasium and will feature both singles and doubles matches. I suggest we sign up for the doubles event so we can practise our coordination in advance. The registration deadline is in two weeks, so we need to confirm our participation soon.
Looking forward to your reply and hopefully, we can compete together and have some fun!
Best regards,
Li Hua
读后续写
Dad listened quietly and then told me, “We all make mistakes, but brave people fix them.” The next morning, he came to school with me. With his support, I calmly explained everything to Mr Clark. I admitted I had shown off about the lock, but I also firmly stated that I never took anything. After hearing my explanation, Mr Clark nodded thoughtfully and suggested we go check the lab together. We went with the lab teacher to look again—and there were the missing parts, left behind by another student who had forgotten to return them.
That experience changed how I saw myself. I stopped trying to show off to get my classmates' attention. Instead, I spent my free time helping others with maths and joined the school's computer club. When peers asked about the incident, I told the whole story honestly—including my regret. No one looked down on me; in fact, several of them started spending more time with me. I finally learned that real trust doesn't come from showing off, but from being sincere, reliable, and true to yourself.
听力原文
(Text 1)
W: Are you free tomorrow I'd like to invite you to go cycling.
M: Yes. I'd like to go with you. In the morning or in the afternoon
W: I haven't decided yet. I'll text you later tonight.
(Text 2)
M: I'm interested in the house. Is it conveniently located
W: Yes. There is a bus station about a five-minute walk from the house. I can drive you there to see the house tomorrow.
M: That would be fine.
(Text 3)
W: I hear your team found a type of endangered frog in the wild. Did you just leave them there
M: No. We have taken them to a zoo. We want to start a programme to help the population of the species grow.
(Text 4)
W: I'm sorry, Mr Smith. I have an appointment with you at three, but I'm afraid I'll have to be half an hour late.
M: It doesn't matter. I'll be available before four thirty.
W: Thanks for understanding.
(Text 5)
W: You know, my daughter was once a world champion.
M: Oh, I heard of that. You must be proud of her, right
W: Yes. She began to swim in 2004 and then joined a swimming club in 2010. Four years later, she set a world record.
(Text 6)
W: Wow! I didn't know you can speak French.
M: I spent three years in Lyon. My father worked there in a computer company. Then I entered a university in Marseille. What about you Have you ever been to France
W: No, I haven't. But my brother stayed in Paris for six months on a school exchange.
M: I once made a tour of Paris while I was in France. It's a wonderful city. If possible, pay a visit there.
(Text 7)
M: Welcome, please come in.
W: Thank you, sir.
M: That's all right. We have you for this afternoon, right So, at that time, I mostly need you in the kitchen. I need you to sweep and clean the floor and clean the bowls.
W: No problem.
M: Then, please clean the living room and the hallway. After that, clean the toilet and the bathroom. Also, take out the rubbish. Well, there are some dirty clothes in the bathroom. You needn't do the washing.
W: All right, sir. Let's talk about the pay. I can make 14 dollars each hour, right
M: Yes. And I think it will take four or five hours to finish the work.
W: Yeah.
(Text 8)
M: Tina, has your phone run out of power I called you half an hour ago at home to cancel the meeting in the library, but I couldn't get through. So I have to come here to meet you.
W: Sorry. Why did you cancel the meeting
M: There is a football game on TV and I don't want to miss it.
W: Oh, I tried to answer it, but my phone kept freezing. I could hardly use it.
M: Let me have a look! Oh, you do have a lot of pictures, apps and videos on the phone. It is too full to work properly.
W: Really What should I do
M: You could put most of your videos and pictures on your computer.
W: But I like to keep everything on my phone!
M: Then you will need a new phone with large memory. That will solve the problem.
(Text 9)
W: Hey, Jeff, welcome back! How was your vacation with Ted
M: Oh, it was great. First, we saw our cousin Edmund, who just moved there. He hadn't seen much of the city himself, so we went to all the tourist spots together. We went shopping, saw a play and went to a concert in Central Park. We did all of those in a day.
W: That was crazy. You guys must have been tired.
M: Yeah. But the rest of my trip was pretty relaxing. Ted rented a car and we took a road trip to the north of New York to visit my old classmate George.
W: How long did you stay there
M: We were only there for two days and got back last night. My flight was at 8 o'clock this morning. But it was cancelled. I was on another flight that had a three-hour stay in Chicago. That was a major pain.
W: Well, I'm glad you came back safe and sound. And you even have the weekend to rest up.
M: Yeah, I'll need it. You'll see me refreshed at work on Monday.
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Public libraries around the United States are changing what it means to be a library. Instead of just being places for books, they have become community centres.
Lea Rosell is the director of the Lewes Public Library in the state of Delaware. The library usually holds a lot of events to draw visitors' attention. This month, the library held events like movie showings, poetry writing workshops and Spanish-language discussions. The most popular activity was the introduction of several animals to its nature centre. The library also has a programme to mail a free book to families with young children each month. The goal is to provide children with a large book collection in their home without having to pay for it themselves.
A public library in Maryland has a basketball court steps away. Teenagers who use the basketball court will step into the library. There are also special spaces in the library for children to do their homework. The library also holds job fairs. People who cannot afford to buy their own laptop computers can borrow one from the library. Along with the changes, libraries can be very lively places. Thus, more and more visitors will enter them.

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