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东北育才高中2026—2027学年度上学期 高二年级英语科第一次月考试卷
答题时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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，你将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. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a taxi. B. At a train station. C. At a coffee house.
2. Why does the woman feel so tired
A. She awoke early. B. She walked to school. C. She went to bed too late.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. An author. B. A character. C. A novel.
4. What will the woman do next
A. Attend the lecture. B. Have her password reset. C. Fetch her student ID card.
5. What does Karen think of doing community work
A. Relaxing. B. Meaningful. C. Challenging.
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. Why does Jenny want to seek a job change
A. To earn a higher salary. B. To find a low-stress job.
C. To have a regular work schedule.
7. What do we know about Jenny
A. She used to be a waitress. B. She has poor communication skills.
C. She is unwilling to accept the salary.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the man refuse the woman’s invitation
A. He is busy with a big project. B. He will attend a family gathering.
C. He needs to look after his grandma.
9. What is the secret to the man’s grandma’s long life
A. Staying positive. B. Having a light diet. C. Keeping regular exercise.
10. When can they get off work today
A. At 5:45 pm. B. At 5:30 pm. C. At 5:15 pm.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. How does Paul feel when seeing Deborah
A. Surprised. B. Annoyed. C. Embarrassed.
12. Why is Deborah in Manchester
A. For study. B. For work. C. For travel.
13. Where are the speakers probably
A. In the street. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is Ron busy doing
A. Surfing online for something. B. Checking a medical term.
C. Preparing work materials.
15. Why is Ron unwilling to wear a hairpiece
A. It looks unnatural. B. It’s uncomfortable. C. It might fall off.
16. What is Ron’s concern about the medical treatment
A. Its cost. B. Its effect. C. Its safety.
17. What does the woman advise Ron to do
A. Accept the fact. B. Consult a professional. C. Try another styling product.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. How did Zarougui master the art
A. By learning it in her hometown. B. By studying abroad and researching.
C. By seeking guidance from an expert.
19. What is a key step in creating Ebru art
A. Painting directly on paper. B. Mixing various kinds of paints.
C. Forming designs on a liquid surface.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To promote a school event. B. To introduce the history of an art form.
C. To share an artist’s personal experience.
第二部分 ：阅读理解（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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
When young people attend college or university, they will often be living away from home for the first time. This can also be a concern for parents when their children are not living under the same roof. Luckily, there are many people and resources dedicated to keeping students safe.
Staying Informed for Parents Staying Safe for Students
●Participate in introductory meetings ●Read your child’s college’s annual security report ●Talk to your child about the safety concerns ●Connect with other parents and families ●Sign up for safety messages from your child’s college ●Become familiar with the campus community and the surrounding areas and streets ●Save emergency contacts and resources in your phone ●Have a plan when going out, and share it with trusted friends or family members ●Connect with school management team and campus resources to seek support
21. What most often makes students feel unsafe on campus
A. Walking back alone at night. B. Leaving a party on their own.
C. Being somewhere unknown. D. Talking to unfamiliar people.
22. Which is a suggested tip for parents
A. Keeping emergency contacts. B. Getting familiar with the campus. C. Getting school safety updates. D. Staying away from other parents.
23. Where is this text most likely from
A. A student’s blog post B. A college safety website
C. A police crime report D. A parenting magazine
B
South Baltimore is often thought of as a place to avoid — people are taught to be careful of it. There was a mass shooting this past July, and another in early September.
“People think Curtis Bay is a dangerous place. It’s not. It’s just we’re surrounded by dangerous things,” says Taysia Thompson, 17.
Taysia is one of the Free Your Voice members, a group of student activists fighting against a very different kind of danger in their neighborhood: air pollution and climate change. Now, the focus of their movement is the mountains of coal. Coal releases a fine, black dust small enough to get into people’s lungs. It makes respiratory (呼吸的) diseases worse, or can even cause disease and premature death. And there are the greenhouse gas emissions after the coal is burned.
The teens of Free Your Voice are taking on a big opponent (对手): the massive goods transportation company CSX, which transported more than 8 million tons of coal through South Baltimore in 2021. The goal is to eventually get the state regulators (管理者) to deny the permit that CSX needs to operate, or at least require the company to enclose all the coal, or at the very least put water onto all of it so there’s less dust blowing around.
This past summer, Taysia and three other students spent their time gathering evidence to try and get the coal pollution out of their neighborhood. They used sticky paper to gather samples of dust from all over the neighborhood to prove that the dust is from coal. They are also sending dust samples to a scientist in California, who uses an electron microscope to compare the dust in this neighborhood to samples from the piles of coal at the terminal in South Baltimore to see if it matches.
The students now have support from their community. But the responses from officials have not been very satisfying. “Everyone is just breathing the air. And we will keep fighting.” says Taysia.
24. Why are the mass shootings mentioned at the beginning
A. To define a concept. B. To explain a phenomenon.
C. To justify an assumption. D. To pose a contrast.
25. What is the minimum goal the teens of Free Your Voice hope to achieve
A. Scientists will use a microscope to examine the dust samples.
B. Officials will refuse the company CSX the operation permit.
C. State regulators will keep fighting against pollution.
D. The company CSX will reduce dust by watering the coal.
26. What can be inferred about the students’ campaign
A. They stopped the coal transport.
B. It isn’t all plain sailing.
C. The community turned against them.
D. The teens lack solid evidence.
27. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Teens Fight Against Coal Pollution. B. A Dangerous Place to Avoid. C. How to Stop Mass Shootings. D. The Health Effects of Coal Dust.
C
Many people have wondered why children believe in imaginary figures such as Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy. They hold the opinion that young children can be easily misled. However, developmental psychology provides a different viewpoint on this common phenomenon.
A research paper published in *Developmental Psychology* investigates how children respond to statements that go against their existing beliefs. It also explores whether they will evaluate these unfamiliar claims against their own expectations. This mental evaluation skill is called the “empirical stance”. Generally speaking, children start to show this skill when they enter elementary school.
The research included almost 200 Chinese children ranging from 3 to 8 years old. Researchers prepared five painted Russian dolls of various sizes for the experiment. Naturally, the children formed a basic assumption(假定): the largest doll would be the heaviest, while the smallest one would be the lightest. When they were required to pick out the heaviest doll, most children chose the largest one. Afterwards, an adult either agreed with the children’s choice or put forward a surprising claim — that the smallest doll was actually the heaviest. Researchers then observed two possible reactions: whether the children would give up their original thought, or check the adult’s statement by comparing the real weight of these dolls.
At the beginning, most children appeared to accept the adult’s words, and only a small number insisted on their previous judgment. Nevertheless, when given the chance to examine the dolls, elementary-school-aged children who had heard the unexpected claim would carry out systematic tests. They compared the smallest doll with the largest one. Through such hands-on exploration, they were able to obtain real evidence that might prove the adult’s claim wrong.
These research findings indicate that although children are willing to accept surprising statements from adults, their acceptance is temporary. Once they reach elementary-school age, they will actively seek new evidence to test these claims and adjust their own beliefs based on what they discover.
The value of this study goes far beyond the field of child development. Many grown-ups take in complex ideas, for instance the existence of electrons, simply because other people tell them so, instead of of gaining knowledge from their own first-hand experience.
Children may learn magical stories about Santa Claus from adults. Still, adults can draw inspiration from elementary-school kids. Most of us would benefit a lot if we could practice the empirical stance more frequently in daily life.
28. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The conclusion of the study. B. The methodology of the study. C. The significance of the study. D. The theoretical basis of the study.
29. Which child’s response matches the empirical stance
A. Taylor believes whatever the teacher says.
B. Jordan only trusts her own feelings about the topic.
C. Emma thinks the watermelon sweet and tastes it.
D. Maya suspects what the story says about monsters.
30. What lesson could adults learn from children
A. Rejecting complex concepts. B. Never trusting anyone.
C. Counting on others’ statements. D. Learning from their own experience.
31. What is the main purpose of the text
A. To advocate an evidence-based approach across all ages.
B. To persuade adults to correct children’s wrong worldview.
C. To highlight adults’ role in children’s education and growth.
D. To introduce a new method for testing children’s beliefs.
D
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely regarded as a vital solution to cut urban air pollution and lower dependence on fossil fuels. Some governments, including the United Kingdom, have announced plans to ban new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030, showing strong policy support for a cleaner transport future. Even so, building a society fully powered by electric vehicles will not be an easy journey, with several challenges yet to be overcome.
To begin with, compared with traditional fuel-powered cars, electric vehicles cannot travel as far on a single battery charge(充电). Secondly, charging infrastructure (基础设施) is still poorly built; most areas do not have enough charging stations. Such problems lead to “range anxiety” among potential car buyers, which holds back the overall transition to electric mobility.
On the technological front, solid-state batteries are viewed as a promising breakthrough. Though currently used mainly in smartphones, they are expected to enter the car market in the coming years, offering quicker charging times and an extended driving range(续航里程). This could significantly enhance the appeal of EVs to the general public.
Economically, the high price remains a major barrier for consumers. To address this issue, a number of governments have introduced policy supports, such as tax relief, purchase subsidies(补贴), and special traffic lanes reserved for EV owners, helping to boost adoption rates. Norway serves as a leading example, with the highest number of electric cars per person globally.
Even with these positive developments, specialists such as Colin Herron remind people that electric vehicles themselves cannot bring a zero-carbon future. Their environmental value is largely determined by where their charging electricity come from. If the electricity is mainly produced from fossil fuels, EVs can only achieve very limited emission cuts. In addition, manufacturing EVs — especially their batteries — carries a substantial(大量的) carbon footprint. Therefore, a truly sustainable transport system may require not only cleaner cars, but also greater use of public transport and a societal move toward fewer and shorter private vehicle trips.
32. What main difficulties do EVs meet
A. Short-lived batteries and rising fuel prices.
B. Restricted ranges and inadequate charging facilities.
C. High prices of infrastructure and policy support of petrol cars.
D. Limited production of fossil fuels and insufficient potential buyers.
33. What actions do governments take to popularize EVs
A. By building more city public-parking lots.
B. By sharply taxing gasoline-powered vehicles.
C. By offering tax cuts, subsidies and special lanes.
D. By enhancing the quality of public transport services.
34. What is implied by Colin Herron’s warning
A. EVs will never reach real-green standards.
B. EV benefits rely on clean electricity sources.
C. Fuel-car-banning deadlines are unreasonable.
D. Battery technology decides green-transport success.
35. What’s the main idea of the text
A. New EVs gain wide popularity among ordinary users.
B. Charging systems face serious investment shortages.
C. EVs hold a bright future alongside various problems.
D. High costs become a heavy burden for auto factories.
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。
Are you trying to find ways to be more efficient at your job If so, please follow these habits of naturally productive people.
They take breaks. ___36___ Studies show that prolonged (延长) tasks that require high levels of focus, energy, and attention can cause you to become less productive and focused over time. Take brief mental breaks. Setting aside a little time here and there to release your focus can significantly help maintain it for longer periods of time.
___37___ Settle down, super men and women. While it’s fine to pride yourself on your abilities to multitask, it’s in your best interest (and your employer’s) if you stick to one task at a time. Somewhere along the lines, our culture has embraced and promoted this idea that the more we can do at once, the better. However, research shows the opposite. ___38___
They have a full night’s sleep. In school, you may have found that too many students stay up late to finish a paper or study for an exam, but, despite your best efforts, research shows this is not the way to do business. ___39___ Actually, studies have linked insufficient sleep to decreased levels of productivity, unsatisfactory work performance, and poorer safety outcomes.
___40___ You know the countless benefits of exercise. It also seriously improves your mood by releasing something to relieve stress and increase your brains productivity. Even 30-minute bursts of moderate-to-high physical activity just three to four times a day can go a long way in helping you accomplish your personal and professional goals.
A. They value fitness.
B. Pressing pause is important.
C. They prefer to do more every day.
D. They don’t try to do everything at once.
E. Enough sleep makes great contribution to efficient work.
F. Poor sleep or lack of sleep carries some pretty negative rewards.
G. In fact, the more we do at a time, the less efficient and productive we become.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Here I was, sitting in the roller coaster (过山车) cart of Kingda Ka in New Jersey, the tallest and second fastest roller coaster on Earth. My friends shouted in excitement, while I shakily ___41___ my hands on my shorts. “How can you be so excited when…”
My words caught in my throat and melted into screams as the roller coaster suddenly ___42___ forward. It was the fastest ___43___ I had ever experienced in my life: 128 miles per hour. I screamed at the top of my ___44___ as fear froze me up from inside. We rapidly moved up the skinny hump (驼峰) rising into the clouds at a ninety degree angle, having crossed the track bringing us forward in mere ___45___.
___46___, close to the highest part of the hump, I ___47___ a little. My screams became less terrified and more energetic. Once we reached the ___48___ of the hump, I could almost touch the sky.
And then we were spiraling (盘旋) downwards, curving and twisting and ___49___ towards Earth at the same speed. ___50___ I realized it, we had already met the ground. It was a thirty-second-long ride. I managed to ___51___ the entire ride without a breakdown.
I gasped in surprise. It was over. I had not only survived the ride—I had ___52___ it. My friend turned to me, her eyes ___53___. “Are you ready for the next roller coaster ”
My head felt light as we walked away from the ride spinning with something I didn’t ___54___ recognize. It took me a few minutes to put a name to it — thrill. “I’m ready for anything.”
Until today, that ___55___ ride that I went on 20 years ago is still kept alive in my memory.
41. A. wiped B. waved C. joined D. cleaned
42. A. removed B. rocketed C. struggled D. paused
43. A. launch B. operation C. ride D. flight
44. A. cheeks B. teeth C. heart D. lungs
45. A. minutes B. hours C. seconds D. occasions
46. A. Instead B. Meanwhile C. Therefore D. However
47. A. broke down B. calmed down C. made up D. dressed up
48. A. top B. point C. track D. location
49. A. swinging B. escaping C. shooting D. bouncing
50. A. After B. Though C. Before D. While
51. A. take off B. carry on C. burst into D. get through
52. A. enjoyed B. deserved C. hated D. confirmed
53. A. bright B. wet C. closed D. dry
54. A. gradually B. absolutely C. immediately D. eventually
55. A. romantic B. thrilling C. alarming D. awkward
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Macau draws tourists from every corner of the world with its excellent food, outstanding architecture, history and dynamic culture. This small city in southeast China, recognized as a “Creative City of Gastronomy” by UNESCO, ___56___ (offer) a lot for visitors to experience.
If you are unsure about what sightseeing spots to explore, start with the St. Paul Ruins and Senado Square, ___57___ are the most famous landmarks and the most photographed places in the city and must-sees for those ___58___ (visit) Macau for the first time. From there, follow your inner sense and be adventurous, and Macau will reward you ___59___ its true beauty and hidden spots. And don’t hesitate to taste the local street food you will find on the way.
Macau’s integration of diverse cultures ___60___ (reflect) in its numerous churches and temples, which, like most of the landmarks in town, don’t charge ___61___ (enter) fees. So, feel free to walk in and discover.
No trip to Macau would be complete without taking ___62___ tour of the historical Taipa. The picturesque ___63___ (street) of Taipa Village are filled with ___64___ (vivid) colored houses, stunning churches, ancient temples and traditional Chinese shops. ___65___ (experience) a taste of Macanese bites and treats, just eat and drink your way around. You’ll never get stuck for ideas on where to dine at Taipa Village!
第四部分 ：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 ：应用文写作（满分15分）
假设你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学过度依赖AI学习工具（如 ChatGPT、作业帮）完成作业的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 陈述看法
2. 提出建议
注意：1. 词数80左右
3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 ：读后续写（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。续写的词数应为150左右。
I’m not known to be a particularly lucky person. Raffles (抽奖), radio calls, random roommate selections — none of these ever seem to work out in my favor. But my fortune seemed to hit an all-time low last Monday.
The day started nice enough. I went to work, got off at five and decided to head to the beach. It was sweltering hot, and I knew the cool waters of Lake Michigan would help wash away my sweat. The first sign of trouble was when my cell-phone navigation(导航) stopped working properly and showed the wrong directions. I was new to the area and didn’t quite know my way around yet, so I ended up taking a wrong turn and driving through a web of neighborhoods, turning a 10-minute drive into a 40-minute one.
But fine, I get lost often. I made it to the beach eventually. I took a quick dip in the water and had a bite of the butter paneer（黄油奶酪）I had picked up earlier. I made it back to my car, pulling some clothes out to change into. As I headed to the restroom, I realized I had forgotten a shirt. So I walked back, tugged on the handle and realized with horror that my keys were sitting in the passenger seat of my car.
I called AAA (American Automobile Association). As it turns out, I don’t have an AAA membership. I called my parents and they anxiously tried to figure out how to add me to their card, while my phone battery was at 21% and dropping.
I called AAA again, and they informed me that they would be there in about an hour and a half, which seemed like a long time as I sat on top of the trunk(后备箱) of my car. The sun was lowering in the sky and the parking lot was emptying out. I heard thunder(雷), and I saw people exiting the beach at an increasing rate. When I checked my weather app, I saw an alarming update: a heat advisory (预警), a 100% chance of a lightning storm, and a tornado(龙卷风) warning.
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。
Fearful and alone, I stood frozen as thunder rolled closer.
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The kind lady drove me through the pounding rain toward a nearby Starbucks(星巴克).
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东北育才高中2026-2027学年上学期高二英语科第一次月考答案
第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BACBB 6-10 CABAC 11-15 ABCAC 16-20 BABCA
阅读理解（每题2.5分，共50分）
21. CCB 24. DDBA 28.BCDA 32. BCBC
36---40: BDGFA
完形填空(每题1分,共15分)
ABCDC DBACC DAACB
语法填空 (每题1.5分,共15分)
56 offers 57 which 58 visiting 59 with 60 is reflected
61 entry/entrance 62. a 63 streets 64. vividly 65. To experience
应用文(15分)
My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
Ladies and gentlemen,
While AI tools like ChatGPT enhance learning efficiency, overdependence on them risks undermining our intellectual growth. Copying answers directly may save time, but it deprives us of critical thinking opportunities essential for lifelong learning.
Firstly, distinguish between "assistance" and "replacement." Use AI to clarify difficult concepts, not to complete entire essays. Secondly, prioritize independent problem-solving. Set a rule: attempt assignments manually before seeking digital aid. Finally, practice ethical use. Submitting AI-generated work as our own violates academic integrity.
True progress stems from struggling with challenges, not bypassing them. Let technology be a ladder, not a crutch. Only through balancing innovation and self-reliance can we become future-ready learners.
Thank you.
My Views on Overusing AI Learning Tools
Ladies and gentlemen,
While artificial intelligence has revolutionized educational paradigms, excessive reliance on algorithmic assistance poses a profound threat to cognitive development. Instant access to pre-packaged answers may satisfy short-term academic demands, yet it erodes the very essence of learning—the arduous yet rewarding process of constructing knowledge through trial, error, and nuanced comprehension.
To navigate this dilemma, I propose a tripartite strategy. First and foremost, we must delineate between supplemental guidance and intellectual outsourcing. AI should function as a conceptual clarifier for perplexing theories, not a ghostwriter for essays. Moreover, cultivate metacognitive discipline: impose a 30-minute independent brainstorming mandate before activating any digital aid. Concurrently, uphold academic honor by transparently citing AI contributions, mirroring scholarly citation protocols.
As Socrates proclaimed, "Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." Let us wield technology not as a crutch for mental indolence, but as a whetstone to sharpen our intellectual blades.
Thank you.
Fearful and alone, I stood frozen as thunder rolled closer. The wind picked up, whipping sand against my legs, and raindrops began to fall down. Just as panic struck me, a silver sedan pulled up beside me. The window rolled down to reveal a middle-aged woman who had kind eyes. “You look like you could need some help,” she said, gesturing for me to get in. Without hesitation, I piled into her car, my relief drowning out the storm’s fury.
The kind lady drove me through the pounding rain toward a nearby Starbucks. She chatted calmly about the weather, her voice was steady in the chaos. Once inside, she bought me a hot coffee and insisted on waiting with me until AAA arrived. As we sat, the tornado alarm disappeared in the distance, but her presence turned the crisis into a strange, shared adventure. When the tow truck finally pulled up, she handed me her umbrella and smiled. “Good luck,” she said. “And maybe tomorrow will be your lucky day.” I watched her drive off, my heart oddly lighter—proof that even in misfortune, kindness could still shine through.
听力原文：
1. 【原文】M: Sorry to bother you, is this the right platform for the train to Bristol
W: Yes, but your train has been delayed by about 25 minutes. Please check the departure board for updates.
M: Oh, that’s good news! I was so worried in the taxi about missing my train. Now I’ve got time to grab a coffee.
2. 【原文】W: I’m so tired today. I hope I can pay attention in class.
M: What time did you go to bed
W: Around 10:00 pm. But I woke up at 4:00 am when the neighbor’s dog started barking.
3. 【原文】M: I finally finished that novel we talked about last week. What really stayed with me was how brilliantly the author captured each character’s personality.
W: For me, the most memorable scenes are those clever dialogues between the heroine and that proud gentleman.
4. 【原文】W: I can’t log into my student account. My password doesn’t seem to work anymore.
M: You must get that reset at the administration office with your campus ID. It might take a few minutes.
W: Got it. I’d better head there before the lecture.
5. 【原文】M: Do you like doing community work, Karen
W: Well, I’ve kept doing it for years. Sometimes it means giving up a whole Saturday, and you do come home physically tired. But then you remember the look on someone’s face when you’ve helped them… that feeling sticks with you.
6-7 【原文】M: Welcome, Jenny. You’re applying for the secretary position. What do you believe are your key strengths for this role
W: Thank you. I’m particularly skilled at communication and problem-solving. My experience as a waitress has well prepared me in these areas.
M: Those are valuable qualities. May I ask what motivates your transition from service work to an office environment
W: With a young child, standard weekday hours from 9 to 5 are ideal for me now. Furthermore, I’m eager to develop new professional skills.
M: I appreciate your honesty. The starting salary for this position isn’t high to begin with. Are you OK with that
W: Yes, I understand that.
8-10. 【原文】W: Would you like to eat out with me after work We haven’t grabbed a bite together since we finished that big project last week.
M: Oh, I’d love to, but my family is throwing a party for my grandma’s 96th birthday. I need to go back for it.
W: 96th birthday She must lead a very healthy life.
M: Ha… not really. She likes to eat meat, and she seldom goes outdoors to do exercise. I think her secret is her optimistic attitude—she always smiles at life.
W: And life smiles to her. Mental health is really important. Please give your grandma my regards.
M: Thanks, I will. Oh, it’s started raining outside. The boss just let us off 15 minutes early today. We don’t have to wait till 5:30 to get off work. We can leave right now. Are you leaving
W: Ashley said she’ll come to pick me up in half an hour, so I’ll just wait here.
11-13 【原文】W: Hello, Paul! Wow! Long time no see! It is great to see you again.
M: Deborah! It is you! What a coincidence! I have not seen you in ages! It is great to see you again. Are you here for a trip
W: I just got a new job in Manchester in finance. I’ll be starting my new role tomorrow, so I am here shopping for some new clothes. Hey, what do you think of this skirt
M: Hmm... well, you remember how much my wife loves black. See She has got the same skirt as you!
W: Your wife has always had great taste in clothes! Well, this is a small world.
M: We must keep in touch. Let’s find some time to get together and talk about old times.
W: Great. Here is my new number. Oh, I have to go. I made an appointment with my friends to see a movie. Give me a ring so we can arrange dinner sometime.
M: For sure. Take care. Bye.
14-17 【原文】W: Ron, what are you doing
M: Ah, nothing. I’m just looking up some information on the Internet.
W: Like what Let me see.
M: No, no, it’s okay.
W: Baldness What are you looking that up for I mean, you look great!
M: Hey, I get enough of it from friends, and now from you!
W: Maybe you could wear a hairpiece. Some hairpieces are quite natural.
M: Oh no. I’m afraid it will slip off my head easily.
W: Well, have you ever thought about seeking medical advice There are new advances in medicine that can slow hair loss and help generate new growth, though it’s somewhat expensive.
M: Ah, I still don’t believe medical treatment can prevent permanent hair loss.
W: Well, maybe you should just learn to live with your hair thinning.
M: I know appearances shouldn’t matter, but I just can’t give up hope.
18-20 【原文】M: Good morning. I have an exciting announcement for next week. We will host a guest lecture featuring Tunisian artist Zohra Zarougui, an expert in Ebru—the ancient art of painting on water surfaces. This specialized art form isn’t taught in Tunisia, so Zarougui pursued her training overseas, completing a master’s degree and dedicating years to research and practice before bringing her skills back home.
Her work is inspired by patterns from old cities in the Arab world. She drops brightly colored dyes on special thickened oily water, lets the colors form patterns on the surface, and then transfers them onto paper. She believes true mastery, including its history and techniques, requires years of study, along with a lot of courage and sacrifice.
The art of Ebru first appeared and evolved in the 15th century. Some methods use colors that float on a special thickened liquid base. Ms. Zarougui will share her personal and artistic journey and also provide a live demonstration of this unique technique. The event will be held in the school hall next Thursday at 3:00 pm. It’ll be a fascinating chance to explore this rare and beautiful art form. Don’t miss the chance to learn from such a dedicated artist. I hope all of you will be able to attend.

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