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江苏省无锡市江阴市第二中学
2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测
英语试题
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. Why did Fred make a call last night
A. To borrow a sleeping bag. B. To invite the man to the gym.
C. To get information about somebody.
2. What did the man think of the movie
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Frightening.
3. What are the speakers probably talking about
A. A party. B. A holiday plan. C. A meeting.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the post office. B. In a taxi. C. In a hotel.
5. What does the woman want to do
A. Leave the company. B. Call the manager. C. Apply for a job.
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. How old is Mary’s mother
A. 45 years old. B. 50 years old. C. 55 years old.
7. What will the man do tomorrow
A. Cook some dishes. B. Buy a cake. C. Buy Chinese dishes.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. A couple. C. Friends.
9. What time will the speakers probably arrive at the cinema
A. At 7: 00. B. At 7: 30. C. At 8: 00.
10. Where will the speakers meet tomorrow night
A. At the man’s company. B. At the woman’s house. C. At the gate of the cinema.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What kind of book does the man want
A. A biography. B. A fantasy series. C. An adventure novel.
12. Why does the woman buy books today
A. To complete her paper. B. To prepare a birthday gift.
C. To learn more about a great man.
13. Which book series will the woman take
A. Harry Potter. B. The Lord of the Rings. C. The Hunger Games.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Jenny doing
A. Taking notes. B. Having a rest. C. Preparing for exams.
15. Which exam will Jenny have next week
A. History. B. English. C. Chemistry.
16. How will Jenny get to school tomorrow
A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By car.
17. What is the man probably going to do next
A. Look at some questions. B. Put on his glasses. C. Turn on the light.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker do
A. He is a TV producer. B. He is a politician. C. He is a scientist.
19. Where did the speaker do the task
A. In a boat. B. At a university. C. At a TV station.
20. Why are the sharks returning
A. There is more food to eat. B. The water quality is better.
C. There are fewer people to hunt them.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（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
For travelers planning a culture-focused adventure, cities are the best place to start. Some cities function as living galleries in themselves through city-wide street art or award- winning architecture. Others offer artistic ways to explore history and culture, from immersive (沉浸式的) exhibitions to forward-thinking initiatives.
Budapest
Art takes to the streets in the Hungarian capital. Here, city walls act as a canvas for many homegrown and international artists to make their mark, whether through political messages, murals (壁画) or admiration for beloved figures and concepts. Though the art form has now spread well across the city, the Rubik’s cube and Refugee Girl in the Jewish Quarter remain representative works to get you started.
Milan
Milan’s fashion heritage dates back to its days as an important trading centre, when rich traders would bring luxurious fabrics to the city and develop and improve their business skills in its streets. It’s easy to plan a handcrafted tour taking in contemporary fashion houses, modern art galleries, historic churches and architecture as you go.
Copenhagen
Design is integrated into the outline of the Danish capital. Copenhagen’s architecture has been awarded many honours over the years, including UNESCO World Capital of Architecture2023. Danish symbol, Arne Jacobsen, was a pioneer of modernist architecture in the city. The spiral (螺旋形的) staircases, Egg and Swan chairs and representative Room 606 at the Radisson Collection Royal Hotel, Copenhagen, were designed by him.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s largest city has actively positioned itself as a global destination for creative travellers and to this end, it has established the Riyadh Art initiative. The first public art project of its kind in the country, Riyadh Art, aims to transform the city into a gallery without walls through public art festivals and workshops.
Visit the capital of Saudi Arabian, Riyadh, in winter and you’ll see the city shine brightly under the lights of Noor Riyadh, the world’s largest light art festival.
21. What can visitors do during the tour to Budapest
A. Appreciate colorful pictures on the city walls.
B. Send political messages to beloved figures.
C. Create representative works across the city.
D. Spread the art form in their hometown.
22. What do Copenhagen and Riyadh have in common
A. They are capital cities. B. They both won awards.
C. They have galleries without walls. D. They are famous for ancient architecture.
23. Who are most likely to show interest in the article
A. Traders who sell luxurious fabrics to the city.
B. Historians who study contemporary history.
C. Librarians who are interested in literature.
D. Tourists who prefer a trip focused on culture.
B
At lunchtime recently, Sha Jinyuan, 22, sent a WeChat message to her meal partner, or fandazi, asking, “What to eat ” After her partner replied with “don’t know”, Sha said, “Let’s just go! ”
Are these two people friends No, they are dazi, or activity partners for specific pursuits, such as playing games, taking classes, traveling, or hiking and camping. Dazi now refers to a new kind of social connection with the aim of pursuing shared interests, rather than developing lasting friendships.
Early last month, a study of 1,335 people conducted by China Youth Daily’s social survey center found that72.6% said they had one or more dazi. More than half of them said they go for meals with a dazi, while over 30% seek dazi for sports, travel, learning and playing games. More than 20% have dazi for shopping or walking their children.
The survey carried out last month found that young people seek dazi to share similar interests, to accompany them or share costs, expand their social circle, and to motivate, monitor and help one another. Some young people search for dazi because their lives are too fast-paced and their social circles too small.
Xu Kun, an expert at the 12355 hotline for youth psychological counseling (咨询) and legal aid in Dalian, said: “Young people enjoy doing things together. With less responsibility and pressure, the two people concerned get along more easily. “This is why young people these days are enthusiastic about forming dazi circles,” Xu said.
“A dazi relationship not only meets young people’s social needs, but also reduces the basic costs in terms of time, energy and emotion required to keep a close relationship,” Xu added. In this new kind of relationship, less responsibility gives people more freedom, but may also cause some problems. After all, dazi circle is quite different from real friendship, as some experts pointed out.
24. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1
A. To state a fact. B. To show a conversation.
C. To raise a question. D. To introduce the topic.
25. How does the author show us that dazi circle is very popular in paragraph 3
A. By telling stories. B. By showing data.
C. By giving examples. D. By making comparison.
26. Why do young people seek dazi instead of lasting friendship nowadays
A. Because they have no time to find real friends.
B. Because their social circles are too small for them.
C. Because dazi requires less responsibility and offers more freedom.
D. Because dazi can give them a hand whenever they need help.
27. What will the author talk about next
A. How to turn dazi into real friends.
B. What problems dazi circles may bring about.
C. Whether this new relationship will last or not.
D. Why so many people prefer forming dazi circles.
C
Whether you are traveling to a different country for business or study, you must always be prepared to experience and overcome cultural differences and language barriers. Here are a couple of tips on how to help bridge the gap between cultures.
Every country in the world, old or new, has a rich and storied history. They celebrate their own holidays, cook national dishes, listen to their own styles of music and wear clothes appropriate for their culture. Take some time to learn the history, art and customs of the country you’ll be visiting. Showing your knowledge of the local customs and history will make those around you realize you truly care about their culture.
Language are hard to master. You spent years in grade school learning all the grammar and intricacies (复杂) of English. Why not spend more time learning a whole new language — especially when so much of the world speak English already Even if you can only recite a couple of key phrases, it shows that you’re making the effort to bridge the cultural gap.
Unfortunately, no matter how much you research a country or how well you know the language, there will always be some culture shocks and confusion. Words, actions or gestures that are not offensive (冒犯的) to us can be very offensive to someone from another culture. When this occurs, it is important to stay patient. Working through these frustrations together will lead to a smarter and stronger bond between you and your friend from another culture.
When I learn a new language, or study the history of a culture I’m unfamiliar with, I think of it as exploring a new world. There are so many things that make each culture unique. You have to be open to trying and learning new things in order to fit in well in another country. Always try to think about how they see things from their cultural perspective.
All of this being said, there are so many similarities between people of all nations. We all laugh at the same physical comedy, groan when we have to clean up our pets’ messes and cry when we lose a loved one. After all, we are all humans.
28. What are you supposed to do to show your efforts to fit in
A. Develop an optimistic attitude. B. Do research into the new culture.
C. Publicize its unique cultures. D. Clear all the barriers in the way.
29. What does the author think of culture shocks
A. Overwhelming. B. Abstract. C. Depressing. D. Unavoidable.
30. How does the author encourage us to be in paragraph 5
A. Open-minded. B. Suspicious. C. Ambitious. D. Insightful.
31. What is the most suitable title for the article
A. Participating in cultural communication. B. Stepping out of your comfort zone.
C. Exposing yourself to different cultures. D. Bridging the Gap between Cultures.
D
As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there’s been a push to make them genderless. “People are stereotyping (形成刻板印象) their gendered objects in very traditional ways,” says Ashley Martin, a Stanford associate professor of organizational behavior. Removing gender from the picture altogether seems like a simple way to fix this. Yet as Martin has found in her work, gender is one of the fundamental ways people form connections with objects, particularly those designed with human characteristics.
In her study, Martin asked participants to rate their attachment to male, female, and genderless versions of a digital voice assistant and a self-driving car known as “Miuu.” It was found that gender increased users’ feelings of attachment to these devices and their interest in purchasing them. For example, participants said they would be less likely to buy a genderless voice assistant than versions with male or female voices.
While gendering a product may be good marketing, it may also strengthen outdated or harmful ideas about power and identity. The stereotypes commonly associated with men, such as competitiveness and dominance, are more valued than those associated with women. These qualities, in turn, are mapped onto products that have been assigned a gender.
Martin’s study also found that creating a genderless object was difficult. For instance, if an object’s name was meant to sound genderless, like Miuu, participants would still assign a gender to it — they would assume Miuu was a “he” or “she.”
Martin sees a silver lining, however: She believes that anthropomorphism (拟人化) “provides an opportunity to change stereotypes.” When women are put into positions of leadership like running companies, it reduces negative stereotypes about women. Similarly, anthropomorphized products could be created to take on stereotype-inconsistent roles — a male robot that assists with nursing or a female robot that helps do calculations, for instance.
32. What is the purpose of making new technologies genderless
A. To reduce stereotypes. B. To meet public demand.
C. To cut production costs. D. To encourage competition.
33. What were the participants probably asked to do in the study
A. Design a product. B. Respond to a survey.
C. Work as assistants. D. Take a language test.
34. Why is it difficult to create genderless objects
A. They cannot be mass-produced. B. Naming them is a challenging task.
C. People assume they are unreliable. D. Gender is rooted in people’s mind.
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The quality of genderless products. B. The upside of gendering a product.
C. The meaning of anthropomorphism. D. The stereotypes of men and women.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
A heart-stopping rescue mission unfolded in Herber-Overgaard, Arizona, when a mare (母马) and her baby became trapped in a dangerously drying mud hole. 36
The rescue began with a call from a group of photographers who had been visiting the area to photograph the famous Heber Wild Horses. They contacted Friends of the Heber Wild Horses (FWHW) for guidance on the best places to see the herds. 37 FWHW had been monitoring the area closely and had even offered to deliver water to prevent emergencies like this one — permits from the Forest Service are required for such efforts.
Shortly after noon, an urgent message came through: “Help Horse trapped in mud.” Without hesitation, volunteers sprang into action, gathering ropes and enlisting the help of a neighbor. When they arrived, a local couple were already working alongside the photographers. 38 Over the course of more than an hour, they worked tirelessly to do the saving job. The baby horse waited anxiously on the bank, calling out to her mother. The rescue team worked cautiously, letting the mare rest between attempts. 39 Although shaky on her feet, she managed to stand and rejoin her baby. Together, the pair walked off into the forest-safe at last.
40 “We deeply admire the level of communication, cooperation, and determination that went into this rescue.” the organization wrote. They have since notified the Forest Service to address the dangerous condition of the mud hole to prevent future incidents.
A. Ultimately, they got her safely out.
B. Their heroism showed teamwork works miracles.
C. They freed the baby first, then worked to rescue the mare.
D. A photographer kept going back into the mud to fix the rope.
E. Thanks to quick action, both horses are now safely wild again.
F. At a suggested site, a dried tank had become a deadly mud trap.
G. FWHW thanked everyone for the teamwork that saved the horses.
二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
I was a social media addict. I would constantly 41 the lives of my friends, which 42 me to post all the time, proving that I had a social life, too — and that was the problem.
So, I was wondering how to 43 social apps.
One day, I watched a video titled “I 44 Social Media with Micro-Journaling for One Year.” I immediately texted my friend Bridgette about my 45 : try a year off social media. She responded: “Same here!” And we even made a bet that the loser would 46 the other person a sushi dinner, which was excellent 47 because we were both too stubborn (固执) to pay.
Thus began the “official” 48 . At first, it was difficult to 49 the muscle memory of opening the apps. So every time I couldn’t wait to open one and share my 50 thoughts, I would journal instead. Soon, I noticed some 51 in how I behaved. On one five-hour car ride with friends to New York, the only time I 52 my phone was to control the music. We sang along to classic rock instead of mass sharing online, which became a (n) 53 opportunity to enjoy the present.
So far, this period has been a nice 54 from online life. Bridgette and I are still in a competition over who will pay for sushi dinner, but I’m pretty 55 it won’t be me.
41.A. keep records on B. adapt to C. keep up with D. long for
42.A. guided B. pressured C. reminded D. taught
43.A. ban B. change C. update D. quit
44.A. compared B. mixed C. replaced D. associated
45.A. imagination B. request C. promise D. decision
46.A. show B. cook C. save D. owe
47.A. determination B. motivation C. arrangement D. innovation
48.A. chance B. routine C. challenge D. promotion
49.A. forget B. resist C. follow D. recognize
50.A. burning B. final C. inspiring D. logical
51.A. differences B. habits C. details D. features
52.A. charged B. unlocked C. shared D. answered
53.A. equal B. promising C. incredible D. potential
54.A. break B. lesson C. display D. reward
55.A. afraid B. lucky C. proud D. sure
三、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。
As trains thunder across the tracks like lightning, few people pause to think of the silent sentinels (守卫者) 56 (defend) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region’s 9,525.68 kilometers of railway, much of which cuts through the barren (贫瘠的) Gobi Desert.
These devoted railway workers, who 57 (brave) face sandstorms and intense heat, carry on day and night. They light lamps against the wind and inspect every inch of the rail carefully 58 (ensure) safe and smooth journeys. 59 once relied on ropes and muscle has developed into a mechanized (机械化) maintenance force now — sweat and steel work together constructing a modern Silk Road across the wilderness, 60 its reach extending beyond regional boundaries.
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Xinjiang’s railways 61 (progress) rapidly under the strong and targeted 62 (guide) of national railway development strategies. By late 2024, the region’s operating length had doubled, growing from 4,914.2 kilometers in 2012 to 9,525.68 kilometers — 63 93.84 percent increase.
Xinjiang now has the world’s first desert railway loop (环线) around the Tarim Basin and a northern loop encircling the Junggar Basin, both of 64 have become vital lifelines for promoting 65 (strong) ethnic unity, faster regional development, and broader connectivity under the Belt and Road Initiative.
66. We 66 (hope) that you would come, but you didn’t. (所给词的适当形式填空)
67. It was, perhaps, one of the most 67 (memory) experiences of my life in China. (所给词的适当形式填空)
68. The team got a 68 (drama) victory in the last minute of the game. (所给词的适当形式填空)
69. She 69 (accuse) of knowingly making a false statement to the police. (所给词的适当形式填空)
70. After hours of 70 (persuade), they agreed to abandon the risky plan. （所给词的适当形式填空）
71. To my 71 (amuse), he couldn’t get the door open. （所给词的适当形式填空）
72. He then proceeded 72 (explain) it in more detail. (所给词的适当形式填空)
73. A 73 (comprehend) study of the decoration company is very important. (所给词的适当形式填空)
74. We are faced with two apparently 74 (contradict) statements. （所给词的适当形式填空）
75. The 75 （participate）are required to perform English programmes in 10 minutes. (所给词的适当形式填空)
四、翻译（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76. 到昨天晚上，火势已经蔓延到十五楼了。(extend) (汉译英)
77. 一个多世纪以来，来自不同背景的人们共同努力，帮助实现Coubertin的梦想。(diverse, effort) (汉译英)
78. 我轻松自信地跑着比赛，尽管自己的极限正受到前所未有的考验。(even though) (汉译英)
79. 换言之，它试图说服人们去购买一种产品或服务。(in other words， persuade) (汉译英)
80. 致力于他的工作，他几乎没有时间陪伴家人。(commit；hardly) (汉译英)
五、书面表达（满分30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。
A MOTHER’S DAY SURPRISE
The twins were filled with excitement as they thought of the surprise they were planning for Mother’s Day. How pleased and proud Mother would be when they brought her breakfast in bed. They planned to make French toast and chicken porridge. They had watched their mother in the kitchen. There was nothing to it. Jenna and Jeff knew exactly what to do.
The big day came at last. The alarm rang at 6 a.m. The pair went down the stairs quietly to the kitchen. They decided to boil the porridge first. They put some rice into a pot of water and left it to boil while they made the French toast. Jeff broke two eggs into a plate and added in some milk. Jenna found the bread and put two slices into the egg mixture. Next, Jeff turned on the second stove burner to heat up the frying pan. Everything was going smoothly until Jeff started frying the bread. The pan was too hot and the bread turned black within seconds. Jenna threw the burnt piece into the sink and put in the other slice of bread. This time, she turned down the fire so it cooked nicely.
Then Jeff noticed steam shooting out of the pot and the lid starting to shake. The next minute, the porridge boiled over and put out the fire. Jenna panicked. Thankfully, Jeff stayed calm and turned off the gas quickly. But the stove was a mess now. Jenna told Jeff to clean it up so they could continue to cook the rest of the porridge. But Jeff’s hand touched the hot burner and he gave a cry of pain. Jenna made him put his hand in cold water. Then she caught the smell of burning. Oh dear! The piece of bread in the pan had turned black as well.
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。
As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared.
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The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up.
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参考答案
听力
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.B
11.A 12.B 13.C 14.C 15.A 16.C 17.A 18.C 19.A 20.B
阅读
21. A 22.A 23.D
24. D 25.B 26.C 27.B
28. B 29.D 30.A 31.D
32. A 33.B 34.D 35.B
36. F 37.D 38.C 39.A 40.G
完形填空
41. C 42.B 43.D 44.C 45.D 46.D 47.B 48.C 49.B 50.A 51.A 52.B 53.C 54.A 55.D
语法填空
56. defending 57.bravely 58.to ensure 59.What 60.with 61.have progressed 62.guidance 63.an 64.which 65.stronger
66. had hoped
67. memorable
68. dramatic
69. was accused
70. persuasion
71. amusement
72. to explain
prehensive
74. contradictory
75. participants
翻译
76. By last night, the fire had extended to the fifteenth floor.
77. For more than a century, people from diverse backgrounds have made joint efforts to help realize Coubertin’s dream.
78. I ran the race easily and confidently, even though my limits were being tested as never before.
79. In other words, it tries to persuade people to buy a product or service.
mitted to his work, he hardly has time for his family.
读后续写范文
As the twins looked around them in disappointment, their father appeared. Seeing the messy kitchen and burnt food, Father understood what had happened. Instead of blaming them, he comforted the upset twins and offered to help. With father’s guidance, they cleaned the stove and made new porridge and French toast carefully. Soon, a simple but warm breakfast was ready. The twins’ eyes lit up with joy again.
The twins carried the breakfast upstairs and woke their mother up. Seeing the breakfast, Mum was greatly surprised. As she tasted the food, a big smile spread across her face. She hugged Jenna and Jeff tightly, saying it was the most precious Mother’s Day gift she had ever received. Though the meal was simple, it carried the twins’ deepest love.
听力原文
Text 1
W: I forgot to tell you that Fred called last night to borrow your sleeping bag.
M: Oh, I saw him at the gym this morning and he didn’t say anything. So he must have asked somebody else.
Text 2
W: I saw the funniest movie last night! It’s called Bad Teacher.
M: Oh, I saw that in the movie theater last weekend. I actually walked out in the middle of it!
Text 3
W: Are you having a good time
M: Sure. Thanks again for inviting me.
W: No problem. I just wish more people could have come.
Text 4
W: I’d like to go to Hotel Stratford on the 5th Avenue, please.
M: There’s some road work going on near the post office, so I’ll have to take a different route. The map says it will be around 20 minutes.
Text 5
W: Are you calling for a manager in your company
M: Yes, we still have some positions left: the sales manager, the HR manager and the quality manager. Which one would you like to apply for
Text 6
M: Mary, tomorrow is your mom’s 50th birthday, do you remember
W: Of course I do. How shall we celebrate it
M: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt
W: That’s a good idea. It’ll make her look younger. And a birthday cake too.
M: We can have it at home. I’ve learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. I’m sure she will like them.
Text 7
M: Hi, Jane, I wonder if you will be free tomorrow night.
W: Well, George, I guess I will. Why do you ask
M: I have just got movie tickets from a friend. My wife is thinking of inviting you to go with us. Are you interested
W: Of course, I am! Thanks for inviting me! So, what time are we going
M: Well, let me see. The movie starts at 8 o’clock. We should get to the cinema at least half an hour earlier because there will be a long line. I think I could pick you up at your house at 7 o’clock, if that’s OK with you.
W: 7 o’clock That’s fine with me. I will have come back home from my company then.
M: OK, good. See you then.
Text 8
W: Wow, it's really a big bookstore. What kind of book do you want to buy today
M: I'd like to get a book about Abraham Lincoln's life. I'm really interested in learning more about the great man.
W: It must be helpful for you to complete your paper.
M: You're right. And you
W: I'm looking for some fantasy books.
M: You must love this kind of book very much.
W: Not really. Adventure stories are my favorite. Actually I need books for my younger brother. He is turning fourteen this weekend.
M: How about buying the Harry Potter series for him
W: He read those books two years ago, but he hasn't read The Lord of the Rings and The Hunger Games yet.
M: Will you buy both of the series for him
W: No. Just the latter. I don't have so much money today.
M: Which one Harry Potter
W: No, he has read all of them. I’m thinking about The Hunger Games. It’s very popular with teenagers now.
Text 9
M: What are you doing
W: I'm going over my notes. I'll have two exams tomorrow, so I'm trying to remember everything.
M: I see. All my exams will start next week.
W: Well, I also have a history exam next week. But tomorrow I have chemistry and English exams. My mother will drive me to school on my exam days.
M: I usually walk to school, but I prefer to ride a bike on my exam days. Because I want to arrive at school earlier than usual.
W: That's good. I know you are good at chemistry. Can you help me with some chemistry questions I can't understand them.
M: Alright. Let me see. Oh, my eyesight is poor in low light. I can't even see very well with my glasses on.
W: I'll turn on the light, so you can see the words clearly.
M: Thank you.
Text 10
W: Fellow scientists, I finally have some good news to report. As you know, I have been studying sea life for three months in New York Harbor. Today, I can finally present some hard evidence that sharks have returned to these waters. For the past two weeks, I've been helping to film the Shark Week program for the Discovery Channel on TV. My job was to sit in a boat near a dead whale and check it for shark bites. It's been a very hot July, so this wasn't the easiest task. After five days, I noticed there were several large shark bites along the stomach of the whale. I was thrilled! Because this means our protection efforts are starting to pay off. Sharks' returning to a former hunting ground indicates that the waters are cleaner and healthier. We have been trying to clean up this area and the rivers that poured into the sea for many years. I want to take this opportunity to thank the Friends of the Environment Society. You have all made your best effort so that future generations can live in a clean world.

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