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北仑中学2027届高三9月英语周考
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的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. When did the woman last play volleyball
A. A week ago. B. Six months ago. C. Twelve months ago.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At the ticket counter. B. At the information desk. C. At the train platform.
3. What does the man suggest
A. Getting a new washing machine. B. Calling the repair shop.
C. Going to the bank.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The difficulty in getting to work. B. The view outside the window.
C. The weather condition.
5. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Waiting for a train. B. Visiting a theme park. C. Looking for a restaurant.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. Who is the newcomer
A. James. B. Alex. C. Sarah.
7. What does James probably prefer
A. Reading novels. B. Solving physics problems
C. Taking part in academic competitions.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. What does the man do
A. He is a waiter. B. He is a cook. C. He is a bakery owner.
9. What day is it today
A. Sunday. B. Saturday. C. Friday.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
10. What concerns the man about Sarah’s children
A. They get too much screen time. B. They are under too much pressure.
C. They aren’t progressing in their studies.
11. Which childhood activity did the woman prefer
A. Watching TV. B. Cycling. C. Riding horses.
12. What is the woman’s attitude toward modern parenting
A. Annoyed. B. Impressed. C. Sympathetic.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is Simon doing
A. Collecting job applications. B. Announcing a job offer.
C. Contacting a job hunter.
14. What did Sarah study for a degree
A. Business. B. Computer science. C. Education.
15. What is the advantage of being a small company according to Simon
A. It is flexible. B. It is fast-growing. C. It is rich in opportunities.
16. What will Simon probably do next week
A. Conduct an interview. B. Start a new job. C. Send a test.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To promote a balanced diet. B. To introduce an expert.
C. To recommend a career.
18. Where does Dr. Turner work now
A. At Dr. Turner’s Clinic. B. At the University of Cambridge.
C. At St. Mary’s Hospital.
19. What does Dr. Turner probably think about food
A. It needs more research. B. It is linked to people’s well-being.
C. It should be cooked to personal taste.
20. What is going to be heard
A. Food production. B. Cooking skills. C. Diet science.
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
Welcome to Cabrillo National Monument
Park Information & Directions
Address & Contact
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106. Phone: 619-523-4285.
The monument is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except December 25th).
Getting to the Park – Key Information
Transport Key Details Notes / Warnings
Bus (Route 84) Weekdays only, hourly stops at Visitor Center. Please be aware that the bus does not go to the tidepool（潮水潭） area. However, taking the bus helps reduce heavy traffic and air pollution in the park area.
Private Car Entrance fee: $10 per vehicle. Speed limits: 35 MPH on Catalina Blvd.; 25 MPH on road to tidepools. Near the entrance station, reduce speed to 15 MPH.
Ride Sharing (Uber / Lyft) Pay entrance fee or show pass to enter. Pick-up vehicles: no fee. There is no cell phone service at the tidepools. Therefore, you must arrange a set time and place for pickup in advance. Otherwise, you may have to hike up the steep road (about 2 kilometers).
Important Safety Tips
Pedestrian Safety: Watch for bicyclists and joggers along the roads.
Wildlife: Small animals such as rabbits and snakes are often seen on roadways. Do not feed them.
Weather: Fog or low clouds may reduce visibility at any time of year. Use headlights and drive slowly.
Navy Property: The monument is surrounded by restricted Navy areas. Do not enter them.
Before Your Visit
Check the park’s official website for tidepool conditions and temporary road closures. Plan ahead to make the most of your visit.
21. In how many ways does the park charge the vehicles for entrance
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
22. What is true about reaching the tidepool area
A. Buses stop there every hour on weekdays.
B. Uber passengers can access the mobile network there.
C. Private cars can drive there under a 25 MPH speed limit.
D. All the means of transport can take you there directly.
23. According to the text, which of the following is suggested
A. Feeding small animals along the way.
B. Driving slowly with headlights off on foggy days.
C. Dropping by the Navy areas near the monument.
D. Looking up tide-pool conditions on the official website.
B
The Backyard Bird Chronicles — A Nature Journal
About This Book
In 2016, Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country felt more divisive than ever. In search of peace, Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds visiting her yard. She began watching the birds that visited her feeders—and took up drawing them. This book collects her journal entries and sketches from 2017 to 2021, including the months of the COVID-19 quarantine in 2020. It is published by Alfred A. Knopf (New York, 2024).
Foreword by David Allen Sibley
The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery through observation and drawing, suggest the layers of patterns in the natural world, and emphasize a deep personal connection between the watcher and the watched. The birds that inhabit Amy Tan’s backyard seem a lot like the characters in her novels.
A Sample Journal Entry—April 15, 2020
Morning, 7:30 a.m.—Sunny, light breeze.
A hummingbird visited the feeder for the first time this spring. I sat so still that it came within two feet of my face. Its throat flashed ruby-red in the sunlight. I tried to draw it—but my first sketch looked like a fat bee with wings. Fiona, a 13-year-old nature lover I once met, told me that “pencil miles” matter more than talent. So I drew it again. And again.
What I learned: Hummingbirds don’t just hover — they think while hovering. They tilt their heads, judge distances, and guard their territory like tiny fighter jets.
24. Why did Amy Tan start observing birds in her backyard in 2016
A. To finish a nature journal. B. To get away from worldly disturbances.
C. To prepare for her new book. D. To learn drawing skills from birds.
25. What does David Allen Sibley think of birdwatching
A. It helps people understand life in a broader way.
B. It requires rich experience and great talent.
C. It is merely a way to record daily routines.
D. It makes people addicted to lonely observation.
26. What can we learn from the journal entry of April 15, 2020
A. The hummingbird kept a long distance from Tan.
B. Tan was satisfied with her first sketch at first.
C. Fiona advised her to value practice over talent.
D. Fiona taught Tan how to draw hummingbirds.
27. The hummingbird’s behavior described in the journal suggests that it is .
A. carefree and lazy B. cautious and strategic
C. noisy and aggressive D. shy and silent
C
Imagine you have to design a new society from scratch. You can decide how wealth, power, and opportunities will be distributed. But there is a catch: you do not know what position you will end up in. You could be rich or poor, talented or disabled, a member of any race or religion. This is called the veil（面纱）of ignorance, proposed by philosopher John Rawls in 1971.
Rawls argued that if people reason behind this veil, they would choose two main principles of justice. First, everyone should have the most extensive basic liberties, such as freedom of speech and assembly. Second, social and economic inequalities are allowed only if they benefit the least advantaged members of society and if everyone has a fair chance to compete for better positions.
Why would rational（理性的）people choose these rules Rawls believed that the veil of ignorance forces us to be unbiased. Since no one wants to end up at the bottom, we would design a society that protects the vulnerable (脆弱的). Even the rich and powerful would agree, because behind the veil they might be born into poverty.
Critics offer several objections. Some say the veil is unrealistic—people do not make decisions without knowing their own identity. Others argue that Rawls’s theory ignores the value of effort and risk-taking. If the least advantaged are always protected, why would anyone work hard or innovate
Defenders respond that Rawls does not forbid inequality; he merely limits it. A doctor can earn more than a cleaner, but only if that higher salary encourages doctors to work where they are needed, and only if the cleaner still has a decent life.
The veil of ignorance remains one of the most influential ideas in modern political philosophy. It asks a simple but powerful question: if you didn’t know who you would be, what kind of world would you want
28. What do we know about Rawls’s view on inequalities
A. They should be ruled out completely. B. They harm the interest of the disadvantaged.
C. They can exist on certain conditions. D. They restrict people’s basic rights.
29. What is the primary function of the veil of ignorance
A. To hide the final outcome of one’s decision.
B. To eliminate biases by hiding one’s position.
C. To guarantee equal wealth and power for all.
D. To ensure the freedom of speech and assembly.
30. The critics mentioned in paragraph 4 would most likely agree that Rawls’s theory .
A. weakens people’s enthusiasm for hard work.
B. describes how real-world laws are made.
C. overestimates the rationality of human beings.
D. gives too much freedom to the wealthy and powerful.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards the veil of ignorance
A. Indifferent. B. Favourable. C. Doubtful. D. Critical.
D
Ace, an autonomous robot powered by AI, cutting-edge sensors and an extremely flexible eight-joint arm, can play table tennis under official competition rules and has defeated elite human competitors. It is the first machine ever to achieve such excellence in this physical sport.
Computer intelligence first made breakthroughs in intellectual games like chess. In 1997, the AI Deep Blue defeated world chess champion Garry Kasparov, a landmark event for artificial intelligence. Now Ace’s remarkable performance shows physical sports are entering their own similar revolutionary moment.
Peter Dürr, leader of the research team behind Ace, points out that games have long been vital benchmarks (基准) for AI development, from Deep Blue in chess to AlphaGo in Go. Yet all those early AI achievements were limited to online virtual environments. Ace marks a major breakthrough, as it can compete evenly against real-world skilled human table tennis players in authentic athletic matches, a totally new achievement never seen before.
Three core technological strengths account for Ace’s outstanding ability. It adopts event-based sensors to spot subtle changes in motion and light, precisely tracking the fast-flying ball. It gains skills through model-free reinforcement learning, building up ability from massive simulated（模仿的）training experience instead of fixed playing models. Besides, its high-speed hardware gives it amazing agility: human athletes need about 230 milliseconds to react, while Ace’s latency is merely around 20 milliseconds.
At present, Ace still has an industrial appearance and relies on external camera systems, but researchers aim to develop it into a humanoid robot in the future. In organized matches, it defeated most top amateur players and even won single games against professionals. It shows unique strengths like reading hidden ball spin and grasping untrained skills naturally.
The team keeps upgrading Ace’s performance continuously. It has defeated many world-ranked professional players in recent tests. Experts believe future upgrades will enable it to outperform world champions. Meanwhile, the robot’s special playing techniques also offer new creative inspiration for human top athletes to improve their own skills.
32. What is one fundamental difference between Ace and previous AI systems
A. It takes games as important benchmarks to develop.
B. It competes with humans in real physical sports matches.
C. It relies on fixed playing models to learn new skills.
D. It beats all professional players in competitive games.
33. The underlined word “reinforcement” in Paragraph 4 most probably means .
A. enhancement B. concentration C. adjustment D. innovation
34. What can be inferred about Ace from Paragraph 5
A. Its overall playing level has gone beyond amateur limits.
B. Its future design will totally get rid of external equipment.
C. Its special talents are gained from targeted professional training.
D. Its physical form has already adapted to human daily sports.
35. What is the best title of this passage
A. The History of AI in Competitive Sports
B. AI Robot Ace Won Its First Table Tennis Game
C. AI Beat Human Beings in Both Chess and Table Tennis
D. Table Tennis-playing Robot on Track to Becoming World Champion
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。
Hotels do not price rooms in the same way a shop prices a lamp or a suitcase. 36 The same room in the same building can be worth very different amounts depending on the day, season, and local demand. A beachfront hotel in summer is operating differently from the same room during a quieter month. Even weekends and weekdays can produce different patterns, depending on the type of traveller the hotel attracts.
Then what actually causes prices to move Several factors shape hotel room rates, sometimes all at once. Demand is the obvious one. Booking window also matters. Some travelers book months in advance, while others leave it until the last minute. 37 If rooms are selling earlier than usual, rates may increase sooner. If there is unexpected availability closer to arrival, prices may be adjusted again. Competition plays a role too. 38 If similar nearby properties are filling up, or charging more, that affects how a hotel positions its own rates.
Nowadays, many properties rely on hotel management software to make pricing more responsive. Rather than guessing or checking rates occasionally, these tools help hotels analyse booking trends, monitor market signals, and update pricing in line with real demand. 39 It means hotels are using better information to make better decisions. Instead of relying on instinct alone, they can react to changes in occupancy, pace, and market conditions more confidently.
Understanding how hotel pricing works can make booking decisions feel less frustrating. Travelling outside peak periods, avoiding major local event dates, or booking earlier can all help. It also helps to compare dates rather than looking at one night in isolation (孤立状态). 40
A. Hotels do not operate in isolation.
B. Hotels track these patterns closely.
C. A room’s value depends heavily on timing.
D. If a room goes unsold tonight, that money is gone for good.
E. Hotels are under pressure to respond faster and more accurately.
F. This does not mean prices are invented at random by a machine.
G. A small shift in travel plans can sometimes lead to a much better rate.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
When the last chain bookstore in town closed, the community worried that Main Street would lose its soul. Only “The Bookmark”, an independent shop run by Claire, remained. Business was 41 , not from lack of effort, but because readers had grown accustomed to the 42 of clicking a button for next-day delivery.
Claire was 43 . She loved the touch-related experience of browsing shelves and the smell of old paper. Yet, her loyal customers were aging, and young people seemed glued to their screens. She needed a miracle, or at least a new 44 .
One rainy Tuesday, a man entered looking for peace of mind. He complained that cafes were too noisy and libraries too 45 for deep thought. Claire had an inspiration. What if she turned her shop into a 46 for quiet contemplation (沉思) She painted a sign: “Silent Reading Hour — Come in, Read, Leave Whispers at the Door.”
The first session was a disaster. Only two people 47 , and one kept checking his phone. Claire felt defeated, but she decided to try one more week. This time, she advertised it as a “technology 48 ” — no phones allowed. To her surprise, ten people came. They sat in comfortable chairs, 49 in their books, and left quietly.
Word spread. Soon, the Silent Reading Hour became a weekly routine. People didn’t just come to read; they came to be 50 by others doing the same. It fostered a sense of community that algorithms(算法) could never 51 . Claire realized she wasn’t just selling books anymore; she was selling 52 .
Today, “The Bookmark” thrives not because it competed with Amazon, but because it offered something Amazon never could: a physical 53 for human connection. In a world obsessed with speed and efficiency, Claire proved that sometimes, the most revolutionary act is simply to 54 down and read together.
The soul of Main Street, it seems, was never really about the buildings. It was about the 55 that happened between the pages.
41.A. booming B. declining C. stable D. illegal
42.A. convenience B. cost C. quality D. variety
43.A. traditional B. innovative C. desperate D. confused
44.A. employee B. investor C. idea D. competitor
45.A. crowded B. quiet C. formal D. distant
46.A. stage B. shelter C. studio D. laboratory
47.A. showed up B. showed off C. gave up D. called up
48.A. upgrade B. breakthrough C. failure D. ban
49.A. concentrated B. trapped C. absorbed D. interested
50.A. judged B. surrounded C. criticized D. ignored
51.A. replace B. understand C. analyze D. predict
52.A. furniture B. membership C. coffee D. presence
53.A. alternative B. space C. barrier D. advertisement
54.A. lie B. settle C. look D. break
55.A. secrets B. changes C. connections D. conflicts
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。
China’s space station, Tiangong, has become a platform for international scientific cooperation, attracting researchers from around the world. Since its 56 (complete) in 2022, Tiangong has hosted a series of scientific experiments and 57 (welcome) astronauts from different countries to work on board.
Recently, a team of scientists from China and Italy has launched a joint experiment on Tiangong. The experiment, 58 focuses on space medicine, aims to study 59 long-term space travel affects the human body. This research will provide valuable data 60 future space exploration missions, including trips to the moon and Mars.
The Chinese government has always been committed to 61 (promote) international cooperation in space. It has signed cooperation agreements with more than 40 countries and regions, making Tiangong a 62 (share) platform for global scientific progress. Many young scientists are also encouraged to participate in space research, which helps to train 63 next generation of space experts.
Astronauts on Tiangong have also carried out a variety of public science activities, helping people around the world learn more about space exploration. These activities have inspired many young people 64 (pursue) careers in science and technology.
With the continuous development of China’s space program, Tiangong will continue to play an important role in promoting international scientific cooperation 65 advancing human knowledge of space.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你正在上英语口语课，你的外教要求你依据下图进行简短展示，内容包括：
（1）描述图片内容；
（2）阐述你对图片内涵的理解。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80左右。
（2）可适当增加细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。
Motivation Comparison
Good morning, it’s my privilege to share my presentation.
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Lily loved fixing things. Her father, a mechanic, had been teaching her to repair radios and toys since she was little. She would spend weekends working on old machines in her small bedroom, finding comfort in the rhythms of tools and gears（齿轮）. The clicking of gears and the turning of wheels made her forget everything else. At school, however, she stayed quiet. Emma, a smart girl with a sharp tongue, often singled her out, rolling her eyes whenever Lily tried to voice her opinion.
One day, while cleaning the science lab, Lily accidentally knocked over Emma’s model car, on which she had spent weeks, breaking it into pieces on the floor. “My model car! You should have been more careful!” she screamed at Lily. Red-faced, Lily apologized and rushed out, fighting back her tears.
Two weeks later, when their teacher announced a robotics competition, the whole class came alive. “You’ll work in pairs to build a robot that can get through an obstacle course.” Emma was excited about building a robot, which was her long-held hobby. However, when she learned that Lily was her partner, she turned away, avoiding Lily’s eager eyes.
“Well, I can make it all,” Emma whispered. She turned to her notebook and focused on her design. In the following days, she simply ignored Lily’s attempts to approach, let alone their pair meetings as scheduled.
Sensing Emma’s unwillingness to cooperate, Lily decided to work on her own. She spent quite a lot of time sketching designs in the quiet lab. One afternoon, as she worked late, she noticed a half-built robot sitting in the corner, something Emma had started but left unfinished. She looked closer and froze. The wires had been connected the wrong way — if turned on, it might explode. Just as Lily reached out to examine it, the door opened.
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。
Paragraph1: Emma stood still in the doorway, eyes wide in surprise.
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Paragraph 2: On competition day, Emma and Lily presented a robot marked with their names.
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北仑中学2027届高三9月英语周考 参考答案和听力原文
一、听力
1-5 CBACB 6-10 BAACA 11-15 BCCBA 16-20 ABCBC
二、阅读
21-23 CCD 24-27 BACB 28-31 CBAB 32-35 BAAD
三、七选五 CBAFG
四、完形 41-55 BAACA BADCB ADBBC
五、语法填空
pletion 57. welcomed 58. which 59. how 60. for
61. promoting 62. shared 63. the 64. to pursue 65. and
六、写作
第一节：应用文
Version 1: Good morning, it's my great privilege to deliver this presentation. As is vividly portrayed in the picture, two runners display contrasting attitudes on the track. One sits passively, complaining that he has no motivation. On the contrary, the other keeps running towards the destination, insisting that motivation is not necessary for moving forward.
This insightful picture teaches us a valuable lesson: action actually creates motivation. In our daily life, waiting for motivation to arrive is often an excuse for procrastination. High achievers never wait for the right mood; instead, they build self-discipline by setting clear goals and starting with small, manageable tasks. As they move forward step by step, momentum naturally builds up.
In short, rather than waiting for inspiration, we should take immediate action. That's all. Thank you!
Version 2: Good morning, it's my privilege to share my presentation. As is shown in the picture, two runners hold totally different attitudes. One sits on the track, complaining about the lack of motivation, while the other runs firmly toward the finish line, believing that motivation is not a must for making progress.
The picture clearly reveals that real motivation comes from action rather than waiting. Take our study as an example. Many students tend to delay opening their books until they “feel like” studying. However, inspiration rarely arrives by itself. In contrast, once we take the first step—such as solving one hard math problem—we will naturally gain focus and confidence.
In brief, stop waiting for the perfect moment. Just step out, and motivation will follow. That's all. Thank you!
第二节：读后续写
Emma stood still in the doorway, eyes wide in surprise. Panic flashed across her face as she spotted Lily leaning over her half-finished robot. “What are you doing with my robot ” she demanded, her voice sharp with suspicion. Startled by the accusation, Lily stepped back, gesturing toward the tangled wires. “I wasn’t messing it up! Look, these are connected wrong. If turned on, the circuit will overload and short out.” At her words, Emma froze. Her suspicious glare softened into doubt. She hesitated for a second, then bent down to inspect the wiring herself. A wave of shame swept over her as she spotted the fatal error. She looked up at Lily, completely bewildered. “Why would you help me after how I treated you ” Lily offered a gentle smile. “We are partners, and I love fixing things.”
On competition day, they presented a robot marked with their names. As the machine hummed to life, it moved through the obstacle course smoothly, turning corners with precision and effortlessly avoiding every barrier. Watching it cross the finish line, the audience burst into warm, thunderous applause. Though they missed first prize, they were awarded a special trophy for Best Collaboration. Holding the heavy prize together, Emma turned to Lily, her eyes gleaming with genuine remorse. “I’m truly sorry for how I treated you before. You’re incredible.” Lily grinned back, her voice firm and cheerful. “You’re a brilliant designer, Emma. We make a great team.” In that moment, Lily finally found the courage to speak her heart, while Emma realized that the strongest connections are forged not in perfection, but in trust and mutual forgiveness.
听力原文
Text 1:
W: Do you still play volleyball
M: I haven’t had a game for six months. What about you
W: I have been out of practice for a year. I really need to get back into shape.
Text 2:
W: Excuse me, could you help me I’m looking for information on tickets to Birmingham.
M: Of course, you’ll find the ticket counter just around the corner. Trains to Birmingham leave from Platform Five.
W: Thanks a lot.
Text 3:
W: I’ve had my washing machine repaired a few times but it’s still not working properly.
M: It’s time to replace it. Technology has come a long way since you got that one.
W: It will have to be one that doesn’t break the bank.
Text 4:
M: The wind is crazy outside. I could hardly stand up when walking to work this morning.
W: There’s also going to be heavy rain soon.
M: I think it’s already started. Look through the window. It’s pouring down.
Text 5:
M: Look at the long line for The Hole!
W: Is it worth paying extra for a fast pass ticket
M: Hmm… Let’s come back after we’ve been on the Runaway Train. It’s almost lunchtime. The crowds might die down because people will go eat.
Text 6:
M: Hey, did you notice the new guy in class
W: Yes, I spoke to him during the break. His name’s Alex.
M: What’s he like academically
W: He’s really good at physics. He won first prize in a physics competition. I saw Sarah and James discussing questions with him after class.
M: I know Sarah’s interested in biology, but what about James
W: James is more of a literature guy. He always has his head buried in a book. Anyway, Alex is fitting in well. He seems quite relaxed and open-minded.
Text 7:
M: Good evening, madam. Welcome to Fernando’s. What can I get for you tonight
W: Let me see… I’d like to start with the garlic bread, please, and then the chicken pasta. And could I have a side order of vegetables
M: Certainly. And can I get you anything to drink
W: A glass of orange juice, please. Oh, and could you make sure the pasta has no mushrooms
M: Absolutely. I’ll make a note of that for you.
W: Looks like you’re quite busy tonight.
M: Yes, it’s probably our busiest night. I think people see it as the start of the weekend and they want to relax after a week at work.
W: Well, that’s how I feel as well.
Text 8:
M: I saw Sarah and the kids at the weekend.
W: Nice! How are the little ones
M: Great… I think. It was hard to tell. They hardly looked up from their phones!
W: Oh dear!
M: I feel bad for them. When you, Sarah, and I were growing up, we spent far more time outside. You spent hours on your bike.
W: Ha-ha! Yes, I loved that. I liked to imagine it was a horse! But to be fair, kids’ TV was only on for a couple of hours a day back then.
M: Fair point.
W: Plus, parents today are under much more pressure than Mom and Dad were. Most now work full-time, plus they’re expected to be involved in every aspect of their children’s lives. That must be tiring. It’s hardly surprising they depend on “digital babysitters” sometimes.
M: True. And I guess the kids don’t just watch annoying nonsense. Some of the channels are quite educational. Nature shows, science facts…
W: Yeah, exactly! I was actually really impressed with Sam’s math knowledge, and Sarah said he’s learned most of it from a computer game!
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W: Hello
M: Good afternoon. This is Simon from Acme Technology. Am I speaking to Sarah
W: Yes, speaking. How can I help you
M: Well, firstly, congratulations. We’ve reviewed your job application and I have to say we are very impressed with your educational background. You graduated with honors in computer science, right
W: Yes, that’s correct.
M: Wonderful. Our company values strong technical skills. Your profile seems to fit perfectly with our requirements.
W: That’s great to hear. I’m really interested in joining your team.
M: Excellent. As you probably know, we’re a small company, but in this business, that gives us an advantage.
W: Oh, really
M: Yes, because it means we are easy to change when necessary. Technology is constantly changing. Because we don’t carry too much weight, we are able to adapt to current trends.
W: That makes a lot of sense. So, what happens next with my application
M: The next stage will be a technical test. We’ll email you the details and set up a convenient time. Are you comfortable with that
W: Absolutely. I’m ready for the challenge.
M: Then, if that goes well, we’ll invite you into the office next week when I’ll do the interview. How does that sound
W: Great.
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M: Ladies and gentlemen, it is truly an honor to stand before you and talk with our speaker today — Dr. Emily Turner. Dr. Turner has over 15 years of experience in the field of diet science. Since she received her doctor’s degree from the University of Cambridge, she has devoted her career to researching balanced diets. Currently, Dr. Turner serves as a department leader at St. Mary’s Hospital. The experts in her team develop personal diet plans for patients. Her work has not only impacted individual lives but has also contributed greatly to public health. There’s an old saying that you are what you eat, and Dr. Turner does research on the link between food and overall well-being. Today, she will share with us the important role a balanced diet plays in keeping fit, preventing diseases, and living a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Turner will look into the science behind a balanced diet, and share practical tips on including healthy food in our daily lives. Now, please join me in welcoming Dr. Emily Turner to the stage.

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