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2026-2027学年（上）高二年级10月练习英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a zoo. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
2. What are the speakers going to do on the weekend
A. Go hiking. B. Stay at home. C. Shop for clothes.
3. How does the woman sound
A. Excited. B. Upset. C. Curious.
4. What makes the man want to change his appointment
A. Health issues. B. Scheduling conflicts. C. Heavy workload.
5. When will the man arrive according to the map
A. At 4:00 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 6:00 p.m.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Weather changes. B. Natural disasters. C. Travel plans.
7. What is the man’s suggestion
A. Avoiding outdoor activities. B. Wearing thick clothes.
C. Planning ahead for emergencies.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman probably do
A. She is a car designer. B. She is a salesperson. C. She is a car mechanic.
9. Which aspect of the car does the man mention at last
A. The safety system. B. The brand. C. The fuel consumption.
10. What will the man do next
A. Display the latest car models. B. Check the car’s safety records. C. Test-drive a car.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did the man do yesterday
A. He watched a TV program. B. He performed in a dance show.
C. He attended a robot tech show.
12. What does the man think of robots in dance shows
A. They don’t move flexibly to music. B. They can’t perform complex movements.
C. They are less creative than human dancers.
13. What does the man mean at the end of the conversation
A. Tech lowers the cost of living. B. Tech should be connected with real life.
C. Tech is preferred by young people.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Touring a museum. B. Hosting a program. C. Attending a lecture.
15. How many times does the museum change its exhibits yearly
A. Twice. B. Five times. C. Six times.
16. Why are different high-tech devices applied in the museum
A. To attract more visitors. B. To protect exhibits. C. To promote cultural exchanges.
17. How does the museum make itself unique
A. By inviting artists from other cities. B. By working with a local library.
C. By organizing exhibitions in Boston.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Where can listeners go skiing according to the speaker
A. In the Cabinet Mountains. B. At Schweitzer Mountain Resort.
C. At Western Pleasure Guest Ranch.
19. What do we know about goods in the winter markets
A. They’re wide-ranging. B. They’re multicultural. C. They’re Christmas-themed.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To promote a vacation spot. B. To share personal experiences.
C. To discuss a winter sport.
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
A new year calls for fresh travel plans. Roost with these encouraging trips, from Romanian walks to life lessons in the Himalayas.
Go Wild in Romania’s Tarcu Mountains
A herd of the impressive bison, which last travelled herein 1919, have been brought back to Romania’s Tarcu Mountains range as part of a major re wilding project. Much Better Adventures, along with conservationists from WWF, runs four-day hard walkthrough the Carpathian Forest, with accommodation in safari-style camps. Plus, the chance to stop off for swims in mountain lakes and rivers. From $663.
Give back in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is famous for its rich wildlife. Hands Up Holidays has partnered with a wildlife centre for trafficked animals to offer volunteering opportunities for visitors who want to help local wildlife conservation efforts but don’t fancy roughing it. Guests can learn more about the likes of spider monkeys, while bedding down in a five-star eco-hotel. From $7, 240 for 10 days.
Race across Mongolia
If you’ve already ticked off a marathon and are keen to take your training up a level, add the Mongol 100 to your new year fitness resolutions. The objective is to cross the entire nation from north to south on foot, skate or bike. The race finishes at the Khovsgol Ice Festival, known for its traditional winter games and frozen sculptures. From $4, 750 for eight days.
Learn from Himalayan Sherpas
It’s the 70th anniversary of Tenzing Norgay’s climbing of Mount Everest in 2023, though if you don’t fancy taking on the world’s highest peak, you can explore the surrounding Himalayas by absorbing yourself in the way of life of Sherpas in Nepal. Adventure Life runs tours through the Khumbu region, stopping at Sherpa villages to learn more about these fascinating communities. From $3,967 for 15 days.
21. If you can only ask for a one-week leave for travel, which destination will you consider
A. Romania B. Costa Rica C. Mongolia D. Nepal
22. What can travelers do if they enter for Mongol 100
A. Join in a marathon competition. B. Make a new-year resolution.
C. Learn about the festival. D. Race across Mongolia.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To learn life lessons. B. To protect wildlife.
C. To recommend travel plans. D. To celebrate a new year.
B
At a summer camp in a Southern California suburb, the grandmas were in charge. Every week, they taught a group of 8-to-14-year-olds life skills like how to cook and sew (缝制). “Loneliness is something that seniors are challenged with, and they love having younger people around them,” said Zainab Hussain, a program manager at Olive Community Services, a nonprofit that hosted the camp to bring teens and elderly adults together.
In the camp, a small room was filled with energy as the kids chatted and chewed on snacks. Some grandma were around and watched, content to just be around the youngsters.
Haajijah Abdul Rahim, one of the grandmas serving as the instructor for sewing, said many kids don’t learn these skills at school, so they’re filling in a gap. She stood in front of the room at the start of the activity, holding up various tools and explaining what they were. Rahim also didn’t get to spend a lot of time with her grandchildren because they didn’t live close. “It is heartwarming to be able to interact with those who love being around you,” Rahim said.
The summer camp was held in partnership with the Golden Connections Club, started by 14-year-old high school student Leena Albinali. She lived with her grandma but realized other students didn’t have the same opportunity to spend as much time with their grandparents. She also learned about ageism (年龄歧视) and other challenges faced by senior adults in one of her classes.
“They treat us like we’re their grandchildren,” Albinali said. “We share what we know about artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, and the elders share their life stories and advice. One of the most important things they’ve shared with me is to live in the moment, something that’s taken on new meaning for me — the people we have right now are not going to be with us forever.”
24. What is the purpose of the summer camp
A. To teach kids life skills. B. To help seniors fight loneliness.
C. To connect generations. D. To educate kids to respect seniors.
25. How does Rahim find her job of teaching sewing in the camp
A. It makes up for the lessons at school. B. It offers career options to kids in future.
C. It inspires kids’ interest in her profession. D. It reminds her to contact her grandchildren.
26. What inspired Albinali to set up Golden Connections Club
A. Her school’s support. B. Her own experience.
C. Seniors’ common voice. D. Ageism her grandma got.
27. What message does Albinali want to convey in the last paragraph
A. The shared challenges facing generations. B. The curiosity of seniors about technology.
C. The wisdom of the seniors’ life experience. D. The enriching exchange across generations.
C
If you are trying to lose weight, climbing stairs as a regular exercise might be for you. Stairs are available in many places. And research shows stair-climbing is more effective than walking on level ground. “Overall, it is a fact that stair-climbing gets you fit faster and consumes more calories,” said Lani van Houten, vice president of the International Stairrunning Federation. The organization oversees a number of activities that involve climbing.
“How many calories will I burn is the question everyone wants to know,” van Houten said. “Here’s the good news: The overall energy expenditure of the exercise depends on your weight. Therefore, the more you weigh, the more you burn,” she said.
Studies indicate that going up stairs consumes approximately 20 times more calories compared to walking on flat ground. Additionally, descending stairs burns roughly five times as many calories on account of the work from your muscles to decelerate your body movement. That might be all you need to know if you are trying to lose weight. Dr. Alberto Minetti of Italy’s University of Milan has done a large amount of research on human movement — including stair — climbing. It is an exercise everyone can do and does not cost money, he said.
Minetti did the math to explain why going up stairs is so effective for burning calories in a short amount of time. “To move 1 kilogram of body mass over one horizontal meter, you expend 0.5 calories,” he said. But, he added, “If you move 1 kilogram of body mass vertically on stairs, it’s 10 calories. So it’s 20 times the calories moving vertically rather than horizontally.” Trained as a doctor, Minetti has spent his career as a researcher. He suggested that older people and beginner stair climbers watch their speed. Minetti does his own stair-climbing at his home in Milan. He said he often takes a few deep breaths before going up the many stairs. In a scientific study, Minetti makes the point that using your arms in stair-climbing adds extra power. Handrails offer safety, too.
The study notes that handrails are available along most stairs in very tall buildings. Using them increases “the muscle mass involved.” by getting the arms involved, the study shows. “They are relatively small muscles in the arms, but better than nothing,” Minetti said. If stair-climbing were an Olympic sport, Australian Suzy Walsham would own gold medals. Walsham told the Associated Press that stair-climbing is a good form of exercise for many kinds of people.
28. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A. Stair-climbing contributes to climbers’ health.
B. Stair-climbing is harmful to the climbers’ skeleton.
C. Stair-climbing is the most effective way to lose weight.
D. Stair-climbing needs high-standard equipment for exercise.
29. Why does going down stairs burn more calories than walking on the ground
A. Because it is an exercise everyone can do.
B. Because you are heavier while going down stairs.
C. Because your muscles have to work to slow the body.
D. Because the overall energy expenditure of exercise depends on your weight.
30. Which of the following statements does Minetti agree with
A. It is unnecessary to warm up before climbing.
B. Using handrails may avoid the potential danger.
C. Experienced stair-climbers can pay no attention to their speed.
D. You will expend more calories to move horizontally than vertically.
31. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Calorie Burning Facts B. A Sure Way to Burn Calories
C. Suggestions on Climbing Stairs D. Weight Loss Through Exercise
D
In June 2025, entertainment giants Disney and Universal Studios took legal action against Midjourney, an AI image tool, for breaking copyright laws. The legal case claims Midjourney used thousands of protected characters from Star Wars, superhero films and Pixar films to train its AI without permission. “This is not inspiration, it is mechanical copying,” the complaint states, noting that AI output directly competes with official products.
This case marks a significant increase in AI copyright conflicts. Before, most court cases involved individual artists, but now large companies with large creative works have joined the battle. Disney and Universal seek payment and a court order to remove their protected works from Midjourney’s training data. Experts say the claim could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
Notably, this controversy also highlights a key technical challenge: current AI systems struggle to tell the difference between legitimate reference and unauthorized copying. A 2025 study by MIT researchers shows that vision-language models — systems that process both images and text — have serious difficulties understanding negation. For example, when tested with phrases like “a person is running” versus “a person is not running,” these models often fail to recognize the difference.
Lead author Dr. Mert Yuksekgonul explained: “These models treat ‘not’ as unimportant noise, often ignoring it.” This problem affects content regulation. When users ask for images with negative limits — such as “a superhero not wearing a red cape” or “a cartoon mouse not looking like Mickey” — AI often creates exactly what it should avoid. Safety blockers based on negative instructions are thus ineffective.
Midjourney defends itself by comparing AI training to human learning. However, Disney and Universal say this comparison fails: human artists change their influences through creativity, while AI mechanically piece existing elements together.
Legal experts say the case will test “fair use” rules in the AI era. Columbia Law School professor Jane Ginsburg commented: “If the court sees AI training as creative change, it protects the industry. If not allowed use of protected content is seen as breaking the law, many AI models must be completely redesigned.” The trial starts in early 2026 and may take years to conclude. Meanwhile, a class-action lawsuit (集体诉讼) launched by thousands of artists against Midjourney in 2023 continues in California courts.
32. What is the purpose of mentioning the case in Paragraph 1
A. To support traditional filmmaking.
B. To introduce legal progress in AI copyright.
C. To compare different methods of filmmaking.
D. To criticize the quality of AI-generated films.
33. What does “negation” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Expressing a negative meaning. B. Creating images with negative content.
C. Rejecting what users ask for. D. Lowering the quality of images.
34. What can we infer from the MIT study
A. AI can easily recognize Disney characters.
B. AI has a better understanding of negation.
C. AI safety protections may fail to work effectively.
D. AI does not need copyright protection.
35. What’s Ginsburg’s attitude to the lawsuit
A. Confident Disney will win. B. Cautious about its result.
C. Against AI technology. D. Unconcerned about the case.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The teenage years are marked by intense changes — physical, social, emotional, and developmental — that can be difficult to deal with at times. 36 As you grow older, conflicts with family often increase, mainly due to the desire for more independence. Peer (同龄人) pressure also plays a major role, as teenagers are more likely to be influenced by friends while testing boundaries and seeking autonomy.
Conflicts during this time can also arise from the intensity of your emotions and your evolving ability to think abstractly. As you work on forming your individual identity, you may become more focused on the world around you, trying to make sense of your own feelings and form opinions on various issues. 37 As your outlook changes, these struggles may make it more difficult to navigate relationships with family and cope with peer pressure.
While conflicts are a natural part of this stage of life, there are ways to manage and resolve them productively. 38 By expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly, you can prevent misunderstandings and build mutual respect. Equally important is active listening — understanding others’ outlook can help you find common ground and reach a resolution.
39 Staying calm allows you to think more clearly and avoid worsening emotions. Techniques such as deep breathing or temporarily stepping away from the situation can help manage intense feelings. Additionally, turning to trusted adults or peers who have faced similar challenges can help you gain practical strategies for managing emotions.
While conflicts are a normal part of growing up, they can also be opportunities for personal development and self-discovery. 40
A. Emotional regulation is also essential.
B. The most effective strategy is communication.
C. Those conflicts are caused by misunderstandings.
D. With so much going on, it’s no surprise conflicts often arise.
E. This process can lead to internal and external struggles as you grow.
F. Take it positively, and you can resolve conflicts and boost your growth.
G. Recognizing the signs helps you become more aware next time a conflict emerges.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
I’m sitting impatiently in our dusty car looking out. My travel buddy, Lucas, having taken in enough of the 41 , has gone to speak with someone from one of the nearby tourist souvenir huts. After ages, he walks towards me, 42 some sausages, hot water, a new cowboy hat, and a big grin on his face. “We’re giving a man a 43 ,” he tells me.
The idea seems 44 but somehow safe, given that there are two of us and Lucas is a 45 to the country. How exciting to create an opportunity to meet people that you wouldn’t have met 46 .
Now,as I look at Lucas’ new friend, I see a different kettle of fish. Michael is big. I mean really BIG. I watch in the side mirror as Michael 47 towards the car. In his right boot is a big knife, pushed for enough in that only the handle and the base of the blade poke out. A knife!
I would normally be alert to this 48 stranger now sitting in the back of my vehicle. However, with Lucas now eagerly 49 with him in a language I barely understand, I’m trying to let myself 50 . Then Lucas loosely translates the conversation they’re having as Michael proudly 51 his knife, explaining that he uses it for everything: opening bottles, picking his teeth, carving his cars.
Gradually, my 52 towards our new stranger grows as he persistently tries to communicate with me, 53 the mood of the car. Twenty minutes down winding mountain roads and we reach Michael’s house, where we are invited to have a meal with his 54 . Later that day, we leave the house without taking any contact details from Michael. There is an unspoken understanding that this 55 friendship is enough.
41.A. meal B. gift C. money D. view
42.A. leaving B. carrying C. taking D. offering
43.A. treat B. welcome C. ride D. coin
44.A. daring B. pleasant C. practical D. worthwhile
45.A. newcomer B. foreigner C. local D. visitor
46.A. otherwise B. instead C. though D. nevertheless
47.A. climbs B. cycles C. flies D. marches
48.A. cold B. friendly C. enormous D. slim
49.A. singing B. chatting C. arguing D. complaining
50.A. sleep B. wait C. ease D. forget
51.A. pulls out B. gives out C. picks out D. sets out
52.A. fear B. warmth C. anger D. sympathy
53.A. maintaining B. ruining C. darkening D. lifting
54.A. family B. friends C. neighbors D. guests
55.A. permanent B. brief C. close D. renewed
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。
On Saturday, the frozen Songhua River witnessed the first “HIT-Cambridge-Oxford Cup” Ice-Dragon-Boat International Friendship Race, 56 fourteen top universities in China and the UK participated. Nearly 200 rowers forcefully 57 (strike) the ice in perfect unison to drive their dragon boats forward, with the crowd lining the banks erupting in 58 (enthusiasm) cheers.
“Amazing! 59 centuries of rowing on the River Cam, we have never raced on ice,” said Edward Townsend from Cambridge, adding that the biting cold was 60 test of both stamina and team spirit.
The Cambridge team, along with teams from Nanjing University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and host Harbin Institute of Technology, 61 (award) the first prize-four teams sharing the second prize and six 62 (win) the third prize.
Wu Jian, HIT’s executive vice-director, stressed that staging this ice-dragon-boat race was a 63 (strategic) planned move and hopefully more cultural exchanges were expected 64 (promote) among the best universities in China and the UK.
During the race, the dragon boat, which symbolizes unity, progress and 65 (excellent) in Chinese culture, served as an “oak” carrying young people from both countries toward deeper mutual understanding.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，最近收到好友 Ben 的来信，信中说他因为使用人工智能完成作业而受到老师的批评，请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 你对使用人工智能完成作业的看法；2. 你的建议
注意：1. 词数80词左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Ben,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts.
Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her persistence was hard to ignore.
The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and fell, scraping (擦伤) my knee. Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone.
As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices. The care and support among my classmates was infectious. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging.
The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dream of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the thrill of competition. Training hard, I longed to showcase my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game, it means a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it!
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。
The day I looked forward to came eventually.
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Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself.
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答案
1-10 CBAAA ACBAC
11-20 ACBBC CBBAA
21-30 ADC CAB DACB
31-40 BBACB DEBAF
41-50 DBCA CADCBC
51-55 ABDAB
56.where 57.struck 58.enthusiastic 59.Despite 60.a
61.was awarded 62.winning 63.strategically 64.to be promoted 65.excellence
范文
66.
Dear Ben,
I’m sorry to learn about your current trouble regarding the use of AI tools for your assignment. I can fully relate to your situation as I once faced similar temptations to manage heavy academic workloads. However, AI should never replace our own intellectual efforts.
As a scientist once said, “Our intelligence is what makes us human, and AI is an extension of that quality.” While AI can assist in certain areas, over reliance on it undermines the essence of learning and compromise academic integrity. Therefore, I suggest you improve your work without solely depending on AI tools and have an open conversation with your teacher, clarifying your intentions and demonstrating your commitment to genuine learning.
Learning is not just about completing tasks but also about the process of acquiring knowledge. Wish you all the best.
Yours,
Li Hua
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The day I looked forward to came eventually. The air buzzed with cheers as our relay team stepped onto the track. I was seized by tension and unease, my palms sweating constantly. Sarah patted me on my shoulders, giving me encouragement with an inspiring look. A sense of determination crowding in, I raised my head confidently. When the whistle blew, I dashed like an arrow. But my competitors ran rather fast. My teammates’ shouts urged me forward. What made me frustrated was that I didn’t catch up with them. I was the last one to hand over the baton.
Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself. “If I’d run faster, we could have won.” I murmured, burying my head, with tears of guilt rolling down my checks. Approaching me. Sara said firmly, “We all gave our best!” The team gathered around, echoing her words. So warm was I that I felt incredibly comforted. Later, we shared snacks under a tree, encouraging each other to do it better next year. We were overwhelmed with joy, broad smiles lighting up our faces. It was then that I realized victory wasn’t just about medals; it was the courage to try and the bonds we’d built. Sports Day had taught me to cherish both.
听力原文
1.
W: I just borrowed a book about the animal world from the school library. Look at the giraffe! It’s like a real one in the zoo.
M: That’s cool! But you should put it away. The bell just went off, and here comes Mr. Green.
2.
W: Hey, are we still going hiking this weekend
M: Actually, I don’t have the right clothes for hiking, and I’m a bit tight on cash right now. Maybe we can just stay indoors instead
W: Fine. We can watch a home movie or play some board games.
3.
M: Hey, Kate. There’s an email notification on your phone.
W: Okay, let me have a check. It says I’ve taken a prize for the best employee in 2024. I never imagined I could win it! This is the best news ever!
M: Congratulations! You deserve it.
4.
M: Estella, I’m afraid we need to reschedule our appointment. I’ve come down with the flu.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. I also happen to be occupied with my work presentation. Let’s move it to next week.
M: OK.
5.
W: Hello, Liam. It’s 4:00 p.m. now. You were supposed to arrive an hour ago.
M: Hi, Grandma. I got stuck in traffic for an hour. And the traffic is still moving very slowly now. Google Maps says it will take another hour to reach my destination.
6-7
W: Hey, Frank. Have you noticed the strange weather lately
M: Yes, it’s been very odd. Yesterday’s sudden drop in temperature surprised me.
W: Me too. I went for a picnic yesterday and wore something light. I nearly froze to death.
M: These strange weather events seem to happen more often now.
W: Yes. A study says that the cold air from the North will affect us more than before. We need to check the forecast before going out.
M: Definitely. We should also consider how to prepare our homes for these changes, like improving the condition of the house and having emergency kits ready.
8-10
W: Good morning! What kind of car are you interested in
M: I’m not sure yet. I need something reliable and fuel-efficient, but also stylish.
W: I understand. We have a great selection of sedans and SUVs. Have you considered any specific brands or models
M: I’ve been looking at the Geely Boyue and the Chery Arrizo.
W: Both are excellent choices. The Geely Boyue is known for its reliability and smooth ride, while the Chery Arrizo is sporty and fuel-efficient.
M: Last but not least, I’d like advanced safety features like lane-keeping assist.
W: We have several models that meet your requirements. Would you like to try driving them for a few miles It may help you make a decision.
M: Yes, that would be great.
W: Okay. Let’s start with the Geely Boyue.
11-13
W: Did you see the robot dance show during the Spring Festival Gala of the Year of the Snake yesterday It was amazing!
M: Yes! They looked like real dancers.
W: The handkerchiefs in their hands could spin, be thrown out, and return to their positions accurately! Do you know how they learned to dance
M: I think they were programmed with basic steps. And AI-driven full-body motion control technology helped them adjust movements in real-time according to the music.
W: That’s so cool! Do you think robots will teach dance, or take over from human dancers in dance shows
M: Human dancers are still better at being creative. Robots might just help them.
W: That makes sense. But it’s still exciting to see how far technology has come.
M: I believe the more people integrate technology into life, the easier it is to get people to embrace it, young and old.
14-17
M: Hi, I’m Jim Marshall. Today we have Suzanne, the executive director of the New Bedford Art Museum, with us.
W: Hi, I’m Suzanne.
M: We noticed the museum has changed a lot since you took it over two years ago.
W: Yes. We tried to give people reasons to visit. Now our exhibits change every two months. Whether people are interested in 19th-century drawings or contemporary art, we can display them in five distinct spaces at the same time.
M: In southeastern Massachusetts, there aren’t many institutions like an art museum.
W: Yes, so different high-tech devices are employed to both show and introduce exhibits from other countries. As an art museum in the city center, it’s important for us to be a platform for cultural conversations.
M: That’s impressive. Is that specific to our city
W: No. Some museums also do that. So we have been working hard to make our museum stand out with its distinctive character. That’s why we have a wonderful relationship with the New Bedford Free Public Library, and we collaborate to create exhibitions that show select items from their collections. You wouldn’t necessarily go to Boston, New York or Chicago, because you can see them in New Bedford.
18-20
Sandpoint transforms into a winter wonderland with the arrival of the first snowflakes. This historic town, surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet mountains, offers a range of winter adventures and attractions. If you’re an adventure-seeker, Sandpoint’s winter wonders are sure to please you. From skiing at Schweitzer Mountain Resort to sleigh rides at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, adventure and relaxation go hand in hand. If you’re looking to spend your winters on the flat, frozen water, ice fishing on Lake Pend Oreille is a must-do in Sandpoint. Besides, Christmas Day is just around the corner. Sandpoint is also a great place to buy presents. The winter markets in Sandpoint are lovely places to immerse yourself in local culture. These markets run yearly and feature handcrafted goods, fresh food, and gifts. Shop at the market stalls, and you will find everything from woolen hats to cheeses and huckleberry sweets. To sum up, Sandpoint is a destination where unforgettable winter memories are made.

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