山东菏泽市郓城县实验中学2026-2027学年高二10月月考英语试题(含答案,含听力原文,含音频)

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山东菏泽市郓城县实验中学2026-2027学年高二10月月考英语试题
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the man usually go to work
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
2. How did the man get the concert tickets
A. By going to the post office. B. By receiving them by email.
C. By asking someone to deliver them.
3. How does the man feel about the grade
A. Disappointed. B. Delighted. C. Confused.
4. Who might the woman be
A. An animal doctor. B. A dog trainer. C. A security guard.
5. What is probably the woman
A. A lawyer. B. A secretary. C. A company manager.
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段录音,回答第6、7题。
6. What does Sam say about his daughter
A. She dislikes doing homework. B. She overuses her smartphone.
C. She feels lonely at school.
7. What is Sam’s attitude towards the school policies
A. Supportive. B. Uncertain. C. Disapproving.
听第7段录音,回答第8、9题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Husband and wife. C. Doctor and patient.
9. Why did the man talk with Mr. Harrington this morning
A. To make an exercise plan. B. To ask about a healthy diet.
C. To discuss his check-up report.
听第8段录音,回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman suggest Brett do
A. Consider self-publishing. B. Find a market for his book.
C. Choose traditional publishing.
11. What feature does Brett’s book include
A. It allows students to read along with recordings.
B. It is suitable for all levels of English learners.
C. It mainly helps students improve writing skills.
12. How does the woman sound
A. Hopeful. B. Grateful. C. Doubtful.
听第9段录音,回答第13至16题。
13. What is the main topic of the conversation
A. China’s history. B. China’s achievements. C. China’s industry.
14. Where are the speakers
A. On a train. B. In a restaurant. C. In a factory.
15. What do the speakers have in common
A. They’ve both tried Chinese medicine. B. They both know Chinese culture well.
C. They both enjoy Chinese food.
16. How many aspects of modern Chinese contribution did the woman mention
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
听第10段录音,回答第17至20题。
17. How many people had their library accounts unblocked according to Jason Homer
A. About 400. B. About 300. C. About 200.
18. How did the 7-year-old boy get his library card working again
A. By drawing a picture of a cat. B. By showing a photograph of his cat.
C. By donating a magazine about cats.
19. Why did the Worcester Public Library introduce the program March Meowness
A. To figure out the number of lost library items.
B. To catch the public’s attention on cat adoption.
C. To encourage people to go back to the library.
20. What borrowed items did Julie lose
A. Books. B. DVDs. C. CDs.
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
Here are four free online encyclopedias(百科全书) which have simplified explanations of deeper topics for kids. The online encyclopedias also help the parent or the teacher to free the kids to do their own research.
Simple English Wikipedia
The online reference source is running around 64,555 articles right now. Simple English Wikipedia uses simple English words, grammar and short sentences. It can also be used in Japan, Spain, Germany and some other countries with different languages. Use the search bar to search for topics.
Yahoo! Kids
It is a good enough homework-help site with tools like the World Facebook, a dictionary, Q&A service, and small sections on science and animals etc. The most direct way to have access to the encyclopedia is to use the search bar. The information contains further links which can take you deeper into related areas. The language is pretty basic.
Fact Monster
The interface of Fact Monster includes a dictionary, an almanac(年历), and an encyclopedia. This child-friendly site is a part of . Fact Monster also uses the database of the Columbia Encyclopedia. You can use the search bar or surf by subject. Each subject covers a range of sub-topics. The information is brief and to the point.
.Au
. Au is actually an Australian “not-for-profit” safe site run by a team of volunteers. The site has an encyclopedia among other informational tools. With one million articles on a variety of topics, the site is a good place to visit if you want child-safe and easy to-understand information.
21. Which one of the following makes Simple English Wikipedia special
A. It’s the first child-friendly site. B. It contains a large number of articles.
C. It’s only useful to native English speakers. D. It supplies a wide variety of languages.
22. What can we know about . Au
A. Its aim is to earn money. B. Its articles are not complicated.
C. It has tools like the World Facebook. D. It’s not safe for children to make a visit.
23. Where would we probably find the passage
A. In a magazine. B. In a fiction. C. In literary woks. D. In a journal.
B
Before planes, people traveled by boat. And getting goods from one place to another took a long time, especially when ships had to sail around continents. In the early 1600s, European trading companies were looking for faster routes to sail to Asia.
In 1607 and 1608, British explorer Henry Hudson led two failed voyages to find a northeast passage across the Arctic Ocean to Asia. He was searching for a route above the Arctic Circle, and his biggest problem was sailing around icebergs (冰山), which blocked his path. After failing twice, Hudson couldn’t get a British company to fund his next voyage. He had to persuade the Dutch East India Company to back his third trip.
Hudson left Amsterdam on April 4, 1609 aboard a ship named the Half Moon. The crew headed southwest across the Atlantic Ocean to America. After several months, he arrived in the New York Harbor and sailed up a body of water that is now named the Hudson River. He thought the river might lead to the Pacific Ocean. But he was wrong, and he was forced to turn back to Europe.
Hudson made one final attempt in 1610, on a new ship named Discovery. He sailed Discovery across the northern Atlantic and discovered a large body of water that became known as Hudson Bay. Unfortunately, the Hudson Bay did not lead to Asia. Furthermore, Hudson’s luck had run out. Winter weather hit the region and the crew suffered greatly from lack of food and supplies. Discovery had become trapped in thick ice. Hudson’s crew became angry. They wanted to return to Europe, but Hudson wanted to continue searching for a passage to Asia. When spring came, the crew revolted (反叛) and took control of the ship. They put Hudson, his son, and seven others on a small boat somewhere in the Hudson Bay. The crew sailed Discovery back to Europe and those who led the mutiny (叛乱) were severely punished. Henry Hudson was never seen again.
24. What was the purpose of Hudson’s voyages
A. To look for new land. B. To seek fame and fortune.
C. To do scientific research. D. To find a shorter route to Asia.
25. What does the underlined word “back” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Arrange. B. Follow. C. Support. D. Value.
26. Where did Hudson arrive during his third voyage
A. Asia. B. The Hudson River. C. Hudson Bay. D. The Pacific Ocean.
27. What do we know about Henry Hudson from the text
A. He enjoyed his last days. B. His three voyages were funded by the British.
C. He named a river after himself. D. His sailing life finished with a sad ending.
C
There have been huge advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs that create art. The programs, creating artworks based on short descriptions, have amazed many people. But they have also raised tough questions.
reported on Dall-E2, a tool from OpenAI. Dall-E2 uses AI to create incredible paintings, photos, and other artworks in different styles based on simple descriptions. Since then, OpenAI has changed its rules to allow anyone to sign up and use the tool. But it’s still putting strong controls on the art that can be created. Now several other AI tools work in similar ways. These new tools are free or cheap, and don’t have some of Dall-E2’s limits.
The new tools are entertaining and powerful. They allow people to quickly see almost any idea they can imagine, even if they aren’t artists. For creative workers, the tools allow them to quickly explore new ideas.
These new AI art tools are all trained in similar ways — using massive collections of pictures with matching descriptions. The programs begin to create new images with a random pattern of dots. Step by step, they use their training to change the pattern until parts of the image begin to match the description.
However, artists are upset that they’re now competing against computers for attention, prizes and jobs. It’s hard for a single artist to compete against all the art and photography appearing on the Internet. The images and descriptions used to train these AI programs were taken from the Internet, therefore, the tools can produce images that aren’t appropriate. Yet, what concerned the artists most was that the training images were used without permission, causing questions whether what these tools are doing is fair or legal. Once created, an artwork is protected by copyright. The creators of the training pictures—the photographers, the artists, and even the people in the pictures — haven’t given permission for their images to be used.
28. How do AI art programs like Dall-E2 create artworks
A. By changing photos taken by users. B. By using short descriptions as a basis.
C. By asking professional artists for help. D. By copying existing famous paintings.
29. What aspect of AI art tools does paragraph 4 focus on
A. Their strong functions. B. Their wide application.
C. Their working principle. D. Their common features.
30. Which factor related to the AI art tools upsets artists most
A. The huge collecting capacity of the Internet.
B. The great creative ability beyond imagination.
C. The inappropriate artwork created by the tools.
D. The illegal use of training images from the Internet.
31. What makes the best title for the text
A. AI Art Tools: Newborn Innovations. B. AI Art Tools: Powerful Competitors.
C. AI Art Tools Amaze or Upset Artists D. AI Art Tools Improve Art Significantly
D
You might forgive a casual visitor to Earth for thinking that the leaders here all wear beautiful clothes, have gleaming white teeth and wave continually while they walk down red carpets into luxurious buildings. Judging by the never-ending TV coverage of award ceremonies and the stacks of glossy magazines piled up by supermarket checkouts, it’s easy to see why this mistake might be made. Our fixation on celebrities has never been more evident. But according to psychologists, this obsession may be nothing new. Our fascination with the rich and famous goes way back, with people looking to kings and queens for examples of how to dress and behave. For instance, the popularity of the traditional white wedding dress can be traced back to the one worn by Queen Victoria at her wedding in 1840. Before this, brides traditionally wore dresses in all sorts of colours. Going back even further, our earliest ancestors lived in tribes, where leaders were watched carefully for clues on how best to survive. We still live in a society dominated by hierarchies and our modern-day obsession with celebrities could simply be an extension of a basic instinct to pay close attention to those at the top.
What has changed, of course, is the rise of the media, and with it, easier access to these glamorous lifestyles — something celebrities are all too aware of. They know that by constantly appearing in online news feeds and reaching out to their fans, they can raise their profile and make sure they’re not forgotten. The growth of the media has also meant that there are now many more ways to become famous. Consequently, we’re no longer simply celebrity-watchers but, celebrities-in-waiting, waiting for our chance to shine on the world stage. Many of us believe that we’ll be famous one day and the idea of becoming the centre of attention is very real in many of our minds. But until then, we’re happy just watching. One theory suggests that with the decline in large families and close-knit communities, celebrities have, for some people, taken the place of these social groups. Just as we’d once been eager to find out what the neighbours were up to, we’re now keen to know everything about our new “family” members.
But is there really anything wrong with caring about what our idol is doing Well, like most addictions, you can suffer from it to varying degrees. Many agree that for most of us, our fascination with celebrities is nothing more than a harmless interest in people who lead very different lives. And what could possibly be wrong with that
32. Why does the passage mention the origin of the white wedding dress
A. To illustrate the influence of leaders on fashion choices.
B. To highlight the decline of traditional wedding ceremonies.
C. To emphasize the role of media in influencing wedding trends.
D. To demonstrate that white wedding dresses are no longer fashionable.
33. According to the passage, what is the primary reason people are fascinated by celebrities
A. Celebrities are inaccessible and mysterious.
B. People are instinctively drawn to those at the top of hierarchies.
C. Celebrities actually lead ordinary lives that are relatable to the general public.
D. People are trying to replace their traditional social groups.
34. What does the passage imply about the role of celebrities in modern society
A. Celebrities have lost their appeal and relevance in contemporary society.
B. Celebrities are primarily responsible for shaping modern societal values.
C. Celebrities have taken on the role of traditional social groups for some.
D. Celebrities play a minor role in modern society compared to historical figures.
35. Which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree with
A. Fascination with celebrities is mainly driven by modern media.
B. Fascination with celebrities is a harmless and natural human instinct with historical roots.
C. Fascination with celebrities is an unhealthy addiction that needs to be controlled.
D. Fascination with celebrities is driven by the curiosity about other’s privacy.
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。
A woman who owned a tailless (无尾的) dog asked me, “My dog doesn’t have a tail to move back and forth to tell me whether he is happy or not. 36 I wonder if I am failing to recognize some hidden signals that might actually be a doggy smile. ”
The issue is not whether or not dogs feel emotions. Charles Darwin wrote much about animal emotions and singled out dogs as examples. 37 Nobel Prize winner Konrad Lorenz also observed the broad range of emotions in dogs.
All of these researchers concluded that dogs have most of the same emotions that humans do, including fear, anger, sadness, and joy. The question is not whether dogs experience emotions, since that seems to be a scientifically accepted fact. 38 Would this show up as a facial signal, like the smile of a human
In fact, there is a limitation on the range of facial expressions produced by dogs. This is because dogs have a muzzle (鼻口部) whose construction is different from that of our mouths. All vertebrate animals (脊椎动物) , except humans, have muzzles. Aided by powerful muscles, the muzzle is designed for strength rather than flexibility. 39
40 As a result, the muscles that give strength to the muzzle also limit the control and flexibility of the dog’s mouth area. The reduced flexibility of a dog’s mouth area limits the variety of facial expressions that dogs can make with their mouths.
A. My friends say their pet dogs smile obviously.
B. Therefore, it can be used as a weapon and a tool.
C. Strength and flexibility often work against each other.
D. That’s because they feel many of us human’ emotions.
E. This means a dog’s “smile” is not a sign of friendliness.
F. I have watched his face a lot, but he never seems to smile.
G. Instead, understanding how dogs show emotions like joy is more important.
第三部分 完形填空(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。
One afternoon, as I was diving into life’s deeper questions with my students, a thoughtful boy named Jack raised his hand. “Why do so many people feel lost ” he asked. 41 their curiosity, I decided to show them the ropes through experience rather than simply 42 . “Follow me,” I said, leading them toward the nearby 43 .
Whispers filled the air. “Why are we going there ” Emma murmured. “Are there wild animals ” Liam added nervously. “Are we even going to 44 this ” A voice trembled from the back. I stayed 45 , walking calmly ahead. The students trailed behind me, their minds racing with 46 Some panicked over 47 lions; others pictured snakes. With every step, their anxiety 48 , yet I said nothing.
After forty minutes, we stopped at the forest’s edge. 49 them, I smiled. “Don’t worry — we won’t be entering. But tell me, what did you notice on our way here ” The students fell silent. “You were so caught up in 50 of the unknown,” I continued, “that you 51 the birds singing, the sunlight filtering through the leaves, and the 52 around you.”
Jack’s eyes lit up with realization. “So...we worry so much about the future that we 53 to live now ”
“Exactly,” I replied. “Life is a 54 If we let fear take over, we’ll miss its wonders.” The students nodded, their faces brightening.
As we walked back, they laughed, finally noticing the world they’d overlooked before. The lesson was simple but profound: The 55 shapes the future. Don’t let fear steal today’s gifts.
41.A. Ignoring B. Sensing C. Criticizing D. Celebrating
42.A. complain B. argue C. explain D. announce
43.A. mountain B. river C. desert D. forest
44.A. survive B. enjoy C. remember D. control
45.A. curious B. silent C. shocked D. amused
46.A. plans B. guesses C. decisions D. jokes
47.A. hungry B. magical C. fierce D. imaginary
48.A. grew B. emerged C. faded D. fell
49.A. Calling on B. Pointing at C. Turning to D. Waiting for
50.A. joy B. fear C. anger D. hope
51.A. heard B. missed C. avoided D. recorded
52.A. beauty B. harmony C. warmth D. mystery
53.A. refuse B. pretend C. forget D. hate
54.A. game B. battle C. gift D. journey
55.A. present B. chance C. effort D. luck
第四部分 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The discussion at that industry meeting is still memorable. No one knew 56 the disagreements would come 57 — some guests’ ideas even contradicted each other, and the talk got stuck for a while. But the organizers, 58 (commit) to finding common ground, did not stop. The platform 59 they made to let people talk freely soon worked well.
Stories from some 60 (participate) brought hidden industry problems to light. Everyone saw that their earlier conclusion was one-sided. The main speaker used clear reasons to persuade the audience, trying to get the key points across. Many people absorbed the new information carefully. During the process, some people 61 (intentionally) ignored others’ views. But those who kept 62 (consistency) communication always kept differences in perspective.
In the end, this useful exchange reached 63 practical conclusion. It also showed the commitment of people 64 (work) in the industry. Every person understood that real progress 65 (come) from honest idea-sharing. The problems brought to light will push the industry forward.
第五部分 书面表达(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华,你校英文报开展了以“Digital Communication: A Bridge at Home ”为题的征稿活动,你们班就此进行了讨论。请你写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1. 你对家庭成员间借助数字工具与应用软件沟通的观点和看法。
2. 你的理由和建议。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Digital Communication: A Bridge at Home
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第二节 (满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
May had just finished gluing two eyes onto her new craft (手工艺品) when Mom walked into her room. “Wow, an impressive Chinese dragon! Will that be keeping you company tomorrow ” Mom asked with a smile. May’s stomach tightened. Tomorrow was her first day at a new school. Her family had just moved from China to this new country over the summer.
Seeing the worry on May’s face, Mom added, “New-school nerves, right I bet you’ll make all kinds of friends just by being you.” She kissed the top of May’s head before leaving the room. As May packed her backpack, she thought about Mom’s words. She hoped Mom was right.
The next morning, she decided to bring Longlong, her handmade Chinese dragon, to school. Throughout the morning, it helped to know Longlong was nearby. May found the courage to get through hellos and small talks without turning bright red.
Everything was going fine—until she checked her bag after the break. Longlong was missing! Her confidence disappeared. And now it was lunchtime. How could she face a room full of kids she didn’t know As her class lined up outside the lunchroom, May busied herself by reading the posters on the wall. One caught her eye:
Want to Join an After School Club
Sign up by Friday!
Chess, Math, Cooking, Drama, Kickball…
OR
See Mrs. Miller in Room 301, Teaching Building B with New Ideas!
Mom had told May clubs could be a way to make friends with kids who shared her interests. But none of these clubs seemed quite right.
Just then, a voice called, “Hey, you! In the red shirt!” May turned. A girl walked up and handed her Longlong, saying it had fallen from her backpack. She introduced herself as Olivia, a student from Mrs. Miller’s class. May thanked her and felt braver as she held Longlong again. When Olivia learned that May had made it herself, she said she also liked crafts and asked if May could teach her.
注意:
(1)续写词数应为150个左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
“Sure! Want to meet here after school ” May asked.
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May got a new idea and she decided to have a talk with Mrs. Miller.
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参考答案
听力 1-20 ABBCA BACCA AABAC BAACB
阅读理解 21-25 DBADC 26-30 BD BCD 31-35 CABCB
七选五 36.F 37.D 38.G 39.B 40.C
完形填空 41-45 BCDAB 46-50 BDACB 51-55 BACDA
语法填空
56.where 57.out mitted 59.which/that 60.participants
61.intentionally 62.consistent 63.a 64.working es
66范文
Digital Communication: A Bridge at Home
Our class has had a discussion about whether digital communication serves as a bridge among family members.
In my opinion, digital tools are a double-edged sword. They help us keep in touch when family members are apart. However, overusing phones at home may reduce face-to-face talks.
I suggest we set aside some family time without digital devices. Only in this way can we truly connect with each other.
67范文
“Sure! Want to meet here after school ” May asked.
Olivia nodded happily. After school, they sat together and May showed Olivia how to make a small paper dragon. Olivia was quick to learn and shared her own craft ideas. They talked a lot and soon became good friends. Olivia told May about the school clubs and encouraged her to share her handcraft talent with more classmates. An idea suddenly struck May.
May got a new idea and she decided to have a talk with Mrs. Miller.
She told Mrs. Miller that she wanted to start a handcraft club. Mrs. Miller was glad about the creative plan and offered her support. Soon the handcraft club was set up. May, together with Olivia, taught classmates to make different handworks. May no longer felt lonely in the new school. Longlong, her Chinese dragon, witnessed her new life and friendship.
听力原文
1
W: Do you walk to work every day
M: Now it’s too far to walk. There is a bus going right by my house. But when it rains or when the bus is crowded, I do wish I had a car.
2
W: When will the concert tickets arrive
M: I have had them now. They’re here.
W: I’ve never known the post to be that quick. Were they emailed
M: Of course. Did you think they’d be delivered in person
3
M: That grade on my philosophy paper It really took me by surprise. You know I work hard in everything, but I never thought I get such a high grade. I mean, she actually gave me an A.
W: Well, look, Prof. Lee is fair, so you really have yourself to thank.
4
W: Excuse me, sir, your dog isn’t on a lead. It’s against the rules of our park.
M: Oh, sorry. I wanted to train my dog to catch the frisbee.
W: I understand, but dogs without a lead can be a threat to the safety of visitors.
5
M: You’ve been working late recently.
W: Yes, I’m trying to prepare the case for the defense. I believe what the company has done is perfectly legal.
M: I know, it’s always a challenge. But once you gather all the evidence, it’ll be easier to defend in the courtroom.
6-7
W: Hi, Sam, how is your daughter doing at school
M: Well, since I bought a smartphone for Jillian last summer, it seems the phone has become an extension of her arm. And it has made it impossible for her to concentrate. That really upsets me.
W: You are not alone in that. It is said that 95% of teenagers either own or have access to a smartphone. Some schools have put in place policies banning or controlling phone use during school hours.
M: I’m all in favor of these policies.
W: Yeah, more and more schools have begun doing this. A friend of mine works at a school and he told me that these policies had brought about positive changes.
8-9
W: You talked to Mr. Harrington this morning, didn’t you
M: Yeah. It was about my medical check-up.
W: What did he say
M: He mentioned that my blood sugar levels are high and advised me to make some lifestyle changes.
W: That makes sense. We’ve been sitting in front of the computer all day, and haven’t had time to exercise.
M: You’re right. When I was in college, I went jogging every day.
W: And I noticed that you grabbed a lot of fried foods and sweets when you worked overtime.
M: I’ve made up my mind that I’ll cut back on those late-night snacks and stick to a light diet.
10-12
W: Brett, what have you been up to recently
M: Well, I’ve been working on an English conversation book. But now I’m torn between self-publishing and going through a traditional publishing house.
W: Self-publishing definitely means more work for you. And you could have used that energy to write even more books!
M: You’re right. And without guaranteed sales, it’s a bit risky. I’ll definitely think twice.
W: By the way, is the book suitable for low level students who need to work on their English pronunciation and speaking skills
M: This book is custom-made for them. The book includes written dialogues, and there’s an accompanying CD of every dialogue. So students can read along and listen at the same time.
W: Cool! I’d love to check it out when it’s on sale. Maybe I can even recommend it to some of my friends who are learning English.
13-16
W: Really China has made such significant contributions to the world throughout history.
M: Really Like what
W: Well, for starters, the Chinese invented paper around two thousand years ago. Can you imagine life without paper
M: That’s incredible. But that was long ago. What about the present
W: In modern times, China is a leader in technology. They’ve produced some of the world’s most advanced electronics and useful devices. The train we are traveling on now is Chinese.
M: That’s impressive. What else have they contributed
W: Chinese cuisine is another great example. Where would the world be without Chinese restaurants
M: Ah, yes. Chinese food is especially rich and delicious. I take my family out for Chinese food several times a month.
W: Me, too. And let’s not forget traditional Chinese medicine, which has been practiced for thousands of years and continues to influence healthcare globally.
M: I never realized the extent of China’s contributions to the world.
W: It’s truly remarkable, from the ancient inventions that shaped civilization to the modern innovations driving global industries.
M: Absolutely. All these things show the rich cultural heritage and the intelligence and wisdom of the Chinese people.
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W: The Worcester Public Library announced that through the end of March, people who have lost or damaged a book or other borrowed items can bring a photograph, drawing or magazine clipping of a cat, and make their library cards work again without paying fines. The library called the program March Meowness, a way to forgive people who lost or damaged borrowed items by accident. Jason Homer, the executive director of the library, said in an interview on Monday that about 400 people had their library accounts unblocked and could borrow books again after bringing in their pictures or drawings of cats. In one case, a cat-less 7-year-old boy, who lost the book Captain Underpants, had his library card work again after the staff gave him paper and a pencil to draw a cat.
Like many public libraries in the United States, the Worcester Public Library is trying to encourage people to return there after the pandemic. The library had previously tried to raise the number of visitors with canned food drives. The library staff held meetings for several months to come up with different creative ways to get people back through the library doors. After these meetings, the Meowness program took shape. While the library had previously stopped charging fines for late returns, many people who faced fees for lost items simply stayed away. One woman named Julie, who had lost book DVDs by accident, regained access to her account with a photograph of a cat.

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