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高二英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2. 每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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. What do the speakers need to buy
A. A sofa. B. A fridge. C. Some chairs.
2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers. B. Manager and client. C. Boss and secretary.
3. What is the man doing
A. Sweeping the floor. B. Cooking dinner. C. Doing the dishes.
4. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Ask others for help. B. Talk with her neighbor. C. Change a new apartment.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A neighbor. B. The dogs. C. A business trip.
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。
听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。
6. When will the man check out
A. On October 12th. B. On October 16th. C. On October 17th.
7. What kind of room does the man want to book
A. A room with a shower. B. A room with a balcony. C. A room with a smoking area.
听下面的录音，回答第8至第10小题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a post office. B. In a bookstore. C. In a customs office.
9. Why does the woman leave the package open
A. She wants to show the books. B. She is not sure about the rules.
C. She plans to send something dangerous.
10. How much will the woman pay in total
A. 160 yuan. B. 320 yuan. C. 480 yuan.
听下面的录音，回答第11至第13小题。
11. How does Mr. Heinsken see kung fu
A. As a good way to relax him. B. As a tool to make new friends.
C. As a full-time job to make a living.
12. What is Alan’s nationality
A. Thai. B. Chinese. C. American.
13. Why did Mr. Heinsken go to China
A. To visit teachers. B. To go sightseeing. C. To become an expert.
听下面的录音，回答第14至第17小题。
14. What did the teacher do to explain his point
A. He used some examples. B. He shared his own experience.
C. He asked students to act out a story.
15. What can we say about Jimmy
A. He is knowledgeable. B. He is warm-hearted. C. He is unfriendly.
16. How does the man feel about Jimmy’s experience
A. Surprised. B. Guilty. C. Sorry.
17. What does the girl think of Mr. Taylor’s class
A. It is difficult. B. It is interesting. C. It is ordinary.
听下面的录音，回答第18至第20小题。
18. What is the speaker
A. A host. B. A doctor. C. A researcher.
19. On which continent is monkeypox most common according to the talk
A. America. B. Europe. C. Africa.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about in the end
A. A disease. B. Ear care. C. Climate change.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
COMMUNITY SCIENCE
What is Community Science
Community science invites common people to take part in scientific research, usually working together with professional e and find out how it is carried out in local parks!
About Our Community Science Programs
The Parks Conservancy runs community science projects. They carry out large-scale environmental research and meanwhile provide education for local people. Volunteers are needed to watch over wildlife and ecosystems. Their work helps scientists know more about the nearby natural environment.
Taking part in these programs, volunteers can master new practical skills and get close to public natural areas. The valuable information about nature could never be collected without volunteers’ efforts.
Main Programs
BioBlitzes: One-day activities to record different kinds of living things with the help of the iNaturalist digital platform.
Marin Wildlife Watch: Researchers use cameras that start recording when animals pass by to count mammals across the mountains.
California Giant Salamander Inventory: Gather information about this uncommon animal with data provided by lots of volunteers.
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory: A joint project aimed at protecting birds of prey in California.
BioQuests: Activities lasting several days. Volunteers keep records of certain wildlife species, also through iNaturalist.
The Parks Conservancy cooperates with government departments, universities and environmental groups. Teamwork makes their research more effective and the collected data can be shared worldwide. While volunteering, citizens gain useful abilities and add valuable information to global environmental studies.
How to Join Us
Look through our event calendar to find suitable activities. You may sign up for One Tam’s seasonal email newsletter to receive the latest news. Different programs have different rules, and free training will be offered to all volunteers.
If you have any questions, send emails to communityscience@onrtam.org or visit One Tam’s official website for further details.
21. What do volunteers mainly do in community science programs
A. Study local ecosystems and species. B. Train professional scientists.
C. Set up environmental organizations. D. Manage public parks on their own.
22. What is the similarity between BioBlitzes and BioQuests
A. They rely on the iNaturalist platform. B. They use special cameras to watch animals.
C. They only collect data on rare salamanders. D. They last for several days in the mountains.
23. Where can you get more information about the programs
A. At local high schools. B. From professional magazines.
C. On One Tam’s official website. D. At environmental press meetings.
B
Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843 and moved to Canada at age five. While nursing her sick sister, she discovered her interest in medicine. After marriage, she told her husband she wanted to become a doctor, and he fully supported her. However, Canadian medical schools did not accept women students at that time. So Charlotte went to the United States and earned her medical degree from the Woman’s Medical College in Philadelphia.
After graduation, Charlotte returned to Montreal and opened a private clinic, treating many poor patients. Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, where she was once again a very busy doctor. She operated on damaged limbs, set broken bones, and delivered almost all the babies in the area. Her skill and devotion won her great respect among the local people.
However, Charlotte had been practising without a licence. She applied for a doctor’s licence in both Montreal and Winnipeg but was refused each time. The Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons insisted that she complete her studies at a Canadian medical college. Charlotte refused, saying she would not leave her patients to study what she already knew well. In 1887, she appealed to the Manitoba Legislature for a licence, but they turned her down as well. Despite all these refusals, Charlotte continued to practise until 1912, when she was nearly seventy. She died four years later, never having received official recognition in her lifetime.
In 1993, 77 years after her death, a medical licence was finally issued to Charlotte to honor this courageous and pioneering woman. Her story reminds us that true achievement does not always depend on official approval, but on the difference one makes in the lives of others.
24. Why did Charlotte go to the United States to study medicine
A. She wanted to earn more money abroad.
B. Canadian medical schools refused women students.
C. Her husband encouraged her to study overseas.
D. She could not find a job in Canada.
25. What did Charlotte do after she moved to Winnipeg
A. She opened a private clinic in the city.
B. She treated many patients and delivered babies.
C. She applied for a licence and got approved.
D. She returned to Canada to complete her studies.
26. What can be inferred from Charlotte’s refusal to go back to study
A. She believed she already had enough medical knowledge.
B. She could not afford the tuition at a Canadian college.
C. She thought the college would not accept her application.
D. She was too old to continue her studies at that time.
27. Which of the following best describes Charlotte Whitehead
A. Courageous and ambitious. B. Ambitious but impatient.
C. Determined and proud. D. Devoted and strong-willed.
C
With the Christmas season approaching, Australian shoppers are increasingly relying on technology to facilitate their holiday purchases. The trend is not limited to young people; even Australians aged 55 and above are also eager to use chatbots to hunt for discounts and simplify Christmas shopping. A recent study indicates that nearly one third of consumers are more receptive to AI chatbots this year, which reflects a striking change in consumption patterns.
AI chatbots have brought profound changes to the retail sector. Capable of offering customized gift suggestions and responding to product inquiries instantly, they have evolved into an essential tool for modern shopping. Major retailers such as Amazon have adopted AI shopping guides to help customers tackle complicated purchase choices, greatly cutting down time and energy during the busy holiday season. The popularity of chatbots among senior citizens also proves that AI is gaining wide acceptance in daily life for its efficiency.
Nevertheless, the booming application of AI has sparked public worries. Many consumers fear that the traditional personal interaction in shopping will disappear. Actually, AI can take over routine work, allowing shop employees to focus on deeper communication with customers.
Experts argue that AI should serve as a complementary tool to human service rather than a substitute. For retailers, combining technological innovation with sincere customer care is the key to winning trust. On the one hand, AI systems boost service efficiency and reduce operating expenses. On the other hand, professional human support remains irreplaceable when it comes to handling complicated demands. For shoppers, AI chatbots deliver quicker services and a more satisfying shopping experience. Research also shows that half of consumers now attach high priority to brands with outstanding service.
In short, technology and personal service are not conflicting. Properly applied, AI can make holiday shopping more pleasant. Undoubtedly, the future of retail depends on the harmonious coexistence of technology and human warmth.
28. Why are Australian shoppers turning to AI chatbots during the Christmas season
A. To avoid talking to retailers face to face.
B. To get discounts and save shopping time.
C. To change the festival consumption patterns.
D. To become more receptive to the AI chatbots.
29. What advantage do AI chatbots bring to the retail sector
A. Create personalized gifts for shoppers. B. Avoid making wrong purchase choices.
C. Handle customers’ questions right away. D. Assist elderly people with online shopping.
30. What is the experts’ attitude toward AI according to paragraph 4
A. Skeptical. B. Objective. C. Indifferent. D. Disapproving.
31. What are the retailers expected to do in the future
A. Blend AI technology with human care. B. Rely more on AI to cut operating costs.
C. Replace human workers with AI chatbots. D. Focus on attracting shoppers with discounts.
D
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered that rice seeds can “hear” the sound of raindrops and sprout (发芽) faster than those not exposed to such sounds. The study is the first to suggest that seeds can sense sound, and use the information to help them “decide” when to sprout.
As surprising as it may sound, it is not entirely new that plants respond to sounds. In 2014, scientists discovered that plants could respond to sounds made by insects eating leaves. Some plants have also been shown to respond to the special buzzing of sure bees. Now, MIT’s study reveals rice seeds sense raindrop sounds through water vibrations (震动).
The researchers wanted to make sure that seeds responded to sound rather than water, so they chose rice, which usually grows in water. Thousands of rice seeds were placed in shallow water pools. Some pools were silent, while others had water drops mimicking light, medium and heavy rain. All seeds had equal water for sprouting.
On average, results showed seeds exposed to artificial rain sprouted 30% to 40% faster.
The scientists believe that the faster sprouting might give the seeds a better chance of surviving. Dr. Nicholas Makris, who led the study, says, “The energy of the rain sound is enough to accelerate a seed’s growth.” Though it may seem strange to think about seeds “hearing” something, sound is really just a vibration. The researchers believe the seeds may be responding to vibrations in the water caused by falling raindrops. These vibrations are much more powerful underwater than in air.
Inside seed cells are heavy particles called statoliths (平衡石), which help seeds sense direction. Researchers believe raindrop vibrations shake statoliths near the surface. This ability helps seeds judge suitable growing conditions, triggering earlier sprouting. The MIT scientists only studied rice seeds but thought other kinds of seeds may also “hear” rain to improve their survival chances.
32. Why did researchers supply equal water to all rice seeds
A. To cut down experimental spending.
B. To find out rice’s daily water demand.
C. To remove water as an influencing factor.
D. To copy the natural rice field environment fully.
33. What can be inferred about vibrations
A. They are weaker in water than in air. B. They are stronger in water than in air.
C. They have no influence on seed growth. D. They are only produced by man-made rain.
34. What does the study suggest about other seeds
A. They are certain to react to raindrop sounds.
B. They have the same statolith amount as rice seeds.
C. They cannot sprout without water-borne vibrations.
D. They may possibly sense rain-caused vibrations.
35. What is the main purpose of paragraph 5
A. Compare rice seeds with other crops.
B. Introduce a new type of seed experiment.
C. Question the reliability of the previous findings.
D. Explain the biological reason for faster sprouting.
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。
Easy Ways to Revive Tired Eyes
Tired, puffy (肿胀的) eyes are a common problem, especially after a long day or poor sleep. 36 Instead, everyday household goods can work perfectly well. Here are some simple, natural methods using items you may already have at home.
Avocado（牛油果）eye mask
Didn’t get your beauty sleep 37 Try this simple natural treatment: placing ripe avocado slices under your eyes can help lighten these dark areas and brighten your look.
Chilled tea bags
Caffeinated tea, which contains chemicals, is a mild diuretic (利尿剂) and has long been used by grandmothers and runway models for reducing eye puffiness. 38 Place one tea bag on each eye for five minutes, and your eyes will look as though you got a solid eight hours of sleep.
39 __________
Cold teeth rings
Put two baby teething rings in the freezer until they’re ice-cold and place them on your closed eyelids for 10 minutes. The cold helps reduce puffiness and cheers you up at once. Similarly, take two metal spoons and hold them under very cold running water for a few minutes. It also can quickly revive tired eyes in just 30 to 60 seconds. The sharp cold of the metal will revive tired eyes and may boost your energy at the same time.
Cucumber slices
When your eyes are red and puffy, cut a couple of slices of cold cucumber, then lie down and put a slice over each eye for 30 minutes. Once you’re up, your eyes will be brighter and your body refreshed.
With these easy tricks, you can quickly make your eyes look fresh and energetic anytime.
A. Cold daily tools
B. Cold teeth rings
C. Kitchen ingredients can solve many eye problems
D. Besides, this quick fix is also healthy enough to eat
E. For many people, tiredness often leads to dark under-eye circles
F. Luckily, you don’t need expensive products to refresh your eyes
G. Soak two tea bags in warm water, and then chill them in the refrigerator
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。
It was 2019 when 40-year-old Vichitra Senthil Kumar began to feel a sense of unease. She always felt something was 41 , though she could not explain exactly why. A turning point came when she joined the Rotary Club, a group that 42 communities. Her hard work and 43 in helping others soon won people’s respect, and she was later chosen as club president.
Later, a local hospital asked her team to provide basic 44 for a new breast-milk bank. The milk was for premature (早产的) babies who were either temporarily 45 from their mothers or whose mothers were too sick to feed them. At first, Kumar only helped with the machines. Then one day, she asked to see the babies. Seeing a tiny baby, weighing only about 600 grams, with its small hands and weak body, completely 46 her heart. She decided to do 47 it takes to help, with tears in her eyes.
Wanting to make a real difference, Kumar used her personal connections to 48 milk from across the area, even from cities 300 kilometers away. She 49 many problems along the way, such as transportation delays and strict safety rules. But she never gave up. Every time someone said the task was 50 , she just smiled and kept working. She believes that if you have the 51 to help, that’s enough to take action. Her story shows how one person’s kindness can make a huge difference, even when things are very difficult.
Kumar 52 believes that if you want to help others, you can naturally 53 people around you to do the same. She often says that the 54 she gets from helping others is far greater than any material 55 she has ever received. In her opinion, true happiness comes not from what you get, but from what you give.
41. A. missing B. new C. strange D. wrong
42. A. leads B. serves C. requires D. forms
43. A. interest B. curiosity C. effort D. plan
44. A. treatment B. equipment C. research D. medicine
45. A. separated B. protected C. recovered D. suffered
46. A. touched B. changed C. surprised D. frightened
47. A. however B. whenever C. wherever D. whatever
48. A. borrow B. collect C. buy D. produce
49. A. ran into B. looked into C. got over D. turned down
50. A. possible B. important C. dangerous D. impossible
51. A. duty B. chance C. willingness D. need
52. A. hardly B. firmly C. gently D. suddenly
53. A. force B. allow C. encourage D. order
54. A. joy B. pain C. stress D. risk
55. A. help B. advice C. gift D. reward
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。
Pet fitness trackers, 56 are popular smart devices for animal care, are flooding the global market these years. After years of research and development, the intelligent product finally came to 57 steady end of technical upgrading.
Related smart products 58 (develop) by dozens of tech companies to monitor pets’ daily activity and physical conditions. They aimed 59 (provide) pet owners with accurate and detailed health data. More and more keepers begin to pay attention to various practical 60 (function) of pet trackers.
In real life, plenty of 61 (help) tracker devices have benefited numerous pets. Many pet owners record their pets’ activity and sleep data, 62 adjust feeding and medication plans properly, 63 (bring) great convenience to pet health management. Most users describe the smart tracker 64 a reliable helper for daily pet care.
65 (addition), many pet doctors admit that trackers can offer effective data support for pet disease diagnosis and early intervention, which greatly improves the quality of pet medical care.
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，请写一封推荐信，推荐一位同学当选“班级之星”。内容包括：
1. 推荐对象；
2. 推荐理由。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir or Madam,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
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。
Once there lived a girl named Melanie. The little girl was living with a dream. She wanted to be a ballet dancer. Her body was very flexible and she had a strong determination.
Melanie’s parents never knew of the great dancing skills their daughter had until one day they saw the little girl dancing with the beautiful steps of a ballet dancer. “Isn’t it strange Melanie is dancing so well without any formal training!” the mother said. “We must give her ballet lessons to help her improve her skills,” her father said.
The following day, Melanie’s parents took her to a local dance training school. The teacher asked Melanie to dance. The little girl was happy and absorbed some of her favourite dance steps. However, the teacher didn’t seem interested in her performance. “That’s OK. You can leave now!” the teacher said. Melanie was shocked to hear this. So were her parents. They couldn’t believe their ears. “The girl is common. She does not have the possibility to become a ballet dancer,” the dance teacher said. “Don’t let her waste her time dreaming of becoming a dancer.”
Disappointed, Melanie and her parents returned home. Tears rolled down Melanie’s face. Her dreams were broken within a matter of minutes. Without confidence, Melanie never attempted to dance again.
She completed her studies and went on to become a teacher in school. Life was good and she kept herself busy with family and work. However, whenever she happened to pass the school’s ballet room, memories of childhood dreams danced before her eyes.
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。
One day, Melanie was asked to help with warm-up as the teacher was late.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________With their encouragement, Melanie decided to try again.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
高二英语参考答案
第一部分 听力
1~5 CACAB 6~10 CBABB 11~15 AABAB 16~20 CBACB
第二部分 阅读
第一节
21~25 AACBC 26~30 ADBCB 31~35 ACBDD
第二节
36~40 FEGAD
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41~45 DBCBA 46~50 ADBAD 51~55 CBCAD
第二节
56. which 57. a 58. were developed 59. to provide 60. functions
61. helpful 62. and 63. bringing 64. as 65. Additionally
第四部分 写作
第一节
Dear Sir or Madam,
When it comes to the most suitable candidate for “Star Student of Our Class,” Zhang Wei comes into my mind immediately.
The reason why I recommend him is that he is a most worthy choice. First, he is always ready to help others. For example, he often tutors struggling students in math after class with great patience, which is highly thought of by our classmates. Second, he takes an active part in class activities and has organized several successful group projects, making it possible for us to learn in a more cooperative way. Moreover, what matters most is that he is hard-working and has made remarkable progress in his studies.
I hold the firm belief that Zhang Wei sets a good example for all of us. I would appreciate it if you could take my recommendation into consideration.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
One day, Melanie was asked to help with warm-ups as the teacher was late. Her fingers gently adjusted a student’s arm, feeling the familiar stretch of muscles she had once known so well. Her heart pounded against her ribs, even louder than the piano music, as memories flooded back. “Just like this,” she said, her voice soft but her eyes bright, demonstrating a simple plié. The students watched in admiration. Not until then did she realize that the dance moves were still buried somewhere deep inside her. When the teacher finally arrived, the students begged, “Can Melanie teach us again ”
With their encouragement, Melanie decided to try again. Her body froze at first, afraid of being judged once more. But she took a deep breath and began to move. Her face flushed as red as a blooming rose, yet she kept going—slowly, then faster, until she was dancing freely. The students clapped. Their applause was like a warm tide washing away years of doubt. Above, the sunlight streamed through the dance studio window, yet its most profound glow came not from the sun, but from the dream she had finally set free. That day, Melanie learned that it was never too late to dance again.
听力原文
Text 1
W: What do we need to buy for our new house, dear We’ve got a fridge and a sofa already.
M: I ordered four chairs last week. They don’t match the sofa at all, so I returned them to the shop.
W: OK. Let’s go to have a look at some other chairs.
Text 2
W: Andy, did the client call you back
M: No, not yet.
W: Then you have to reach him somehow. He often forgets to place an order on time. And our manager asked us to inform everyone about the special offer.
Text 3
W: Hurry up! The guests will be here any minute. Do you need help
M: No, I’m almost done. I only have these ten bowls to wash.
W: Please don’t leave the plates on the floor! I’m too busy to sweep the floor these days.
Text 4
W: I am fed up with my neighbor who lives upstairs. She always begins to skip rope at midnight. There is no point in talking about it with her again and again.
M: Maybe you can tell it to staff members of the property management company. They may help you solve the problem.
Text 5
M: What a lovely dog!
W: He is a French bulldog. And what about yours
M: Well, Henry is not my pet. My neighbor Tim went on a business trip last week. I help him to walk the dog every day.
Text 6
W: Hello. Thanks for calling Happy Hotel. How can I help you
M: Hello. I’d like to make a reservation.
W: Certainly. When would you like to check in
M: Do you have any rooms available on October 12th
W: Yes, we do. How many nights would you like to stay
M: Four nights.
W: So you would be checking out on October 16th then
M: No. Oh, I am sorry. That should be five nights.
W: OK. Would you like a smoking room or a non-smoking room
M: A non-smoking room. By the way, I want a single room with a balcony.
W: OK. Every room has a balcony and a shower. May I have your name please
M: Yeah, Simon.
Text 7
M: Good afternoon. How may I help you
W: I want to send a package to the U.S. I’m not sure about the rules, so I leave it open. There are just some books.
M: Okay, Miss, but you’re also expected to fill in a form and tell the Customs what’s in the package.
W: So I can actually send what I want How about chocolate or flowers
M: As far as I’m concerned, you can send whatever you want as long as it is safe. The Customs may open the package and have a look.
W: And then what
M: Then, if it’s something bad or dangerous, they’ll hand it in to the police or destroy it directly.
W: OK. How much is the postage on these books
M: 160 yuan for one kilo. Let me see. Hm, these books weigh two kilos.
W: All right.
Text 8
W: Mr. Heineken, you spent two years learning kung fu in China.
M: Well, kung fu is my hobby. And I teach my friends in my free time.
W: You know, this martial art is popular in America too. Are you planning to set up your school and show it to others
M: This is not my plan. I’ve got a permanent job. By the way, there’s already a good kung fu teacher from Thailand, right
W: Yep, that’s Alan, but people say he asks for a high fee. And he can only help beginners because he didn’t learn too much about kung fu. The locals hope that you would be able to teach this art.
M: Well, I don’t have a certificate to teach. Moreover, I did stay in China for two years, but it was pure coincidence that I learnt this art there. I went there for a visit. I visited quite a few interesting places and met nice people.
W: All right, then.
M: I can ask some of my teachers there if they’d be interested in coming here and starting their own business.
Text 9
M: How was your school day, sweetie
W: Not bad. We had a quite heated discussion about one topic today.
M: Really With your teacher
W: Yes, Mr. Taylor stopped his lecture about Shakespeare and discussed kindness with us. And he also shared how it can be misunderstood sometimes.
M: Oh, what did he say
W: The importance of being kind and all the good points of it. And he gave some examples to prove that simple acts of kindness can be confused with discrimination on some occasions.
M: Interesting. How is that
W: For instance, you offer someone a seat on a bus. Some people will assume that you are seeing them as the weak and may respond in an unfriendly way. My classmate Jimmy recalled an awkward situation that happened to him. Once on a bus, he offered a seat to a pregnant woman. Then she was very angry and told him that she wasn’t pregnant. Jimmy still feels embarrassed for that.
M: But he only tried to be nice. What a pity!
W: Mr.Taylor also described how lending someone money out of kindness can ruin people’s relationships. That class was really unusual.
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This is News Review from BBC Learning English. I’m Neil. Now let’s hear this BBC News report. The chief medical advisor at the UK Health Security Agency, Dr. Susan Hopkins, has told BBC that more cases of monkeypox are being discovered in Britain every day. Infections have been confirmed in nine European countries, as well as the U.S., Canada and Australia. Monkeypox is most common in remote parts of Central and West Africa. It is a rare viral infection which is usually mild and from which most people recover in a few weeks, according to the United Kingdom National Health Service. Time now for next headline news. Researchers of the United Nations are set to make their strongest statement yet on the impact of climate change. They show how the world’s oceans, ice caps and land could change in the next decades. They also confirmed that if global temperature increase can be limited, the worst disaster can be avoided. Last, let’s talk about health. Some people enjoy cleaning their ears, but as experts have stated—in most cases, you don’t need to clean them. Let nature take its course.

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