江苏省南京市七校联合体2025-2026学年第一学期期末调研高二英语试卷

江苏省南京市七校联合体2025-2026学年第一学期期末调研高二英语试卷

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。每段对话读两遍。

1. What kind of discount can the man get?

A. 5%.B. 10%.C. 15%.

2. What does Helen think of her new neighbor?

A. Demanding.B. Inspiring.C. Annoying.

3. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Hotel clerk and guest.B. Husband and wife.C. House agent and customer.

4. Where will Romesh go?

A. The clinic.B. The company.C. The cleaner’s.

5. What are the speakers talking about?

A.Where to put plastic.B.How to recycle at home.C.What to do with paper products.

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. What does the man do for the woman?

A.He returns money to her.B. He arranges a presentation.C. He changes a train ticket for her.

7. What will happen to the woman?

A. She’ll leave at 6:30.B. She’ll cancel her trip.C. She’ll travel in business class.

听第 7 段材料，回答第8至10题。

8. What did the woman just finish?

A. A job interview.B. A talk on the phone.C. A face-to-face conversation.

9. What does the man tell the woman about?

A. Her responsibilities.B. The company’s business.C. The company’s future plan.

10. What will the woman do next?

A. Answer the telephone.B.Learn about the products.C. Join the sales department.

听第 8 段材料，回答第11至13题。

11. What does the man say about the film?

A. It is inspiring. B. It is aimed at children.C. It is adapted from life stories.

12. What are the online reviews generally like about the film?

A. Positive.B. Critical.C. Neutral.

13. What happened to the film?

A. It won Academy Awards of this year.

B. It was selected as the best film ofall time.

C. It was considered the most competitive film.

听第 9 段材料，回答第14至16题。

14. What is the main purpose of “Family Welcome” event?

A.Welcoming families.B. Entertaining children.C. Having parent-child activities.

15. What is this year’s short film about?

A. Sculpture.B. Painting.C. Family.

16. What do we know about the concerts?

A. They are held in a fixed place.B. They are longer in the morning.C. They present various kinds of music.

听第 10 段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What did the speaker fail to do?

A.Grade a test.B.Prepare a test. C.Announce the results.

18. What does the speaker expect his students to do?

A. Observe nature.

B.Change their attitudes. 

C. Develop their creativity.

19. What inspired scientists to create the new plastic?

A. Insects.B. Adream.C. Food packages.

20. What is one potential use of the new plastic?

A. Keeping food for a long time.B.Making food packages more colorful.C. Detecting bad food through packages.

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

The World’s Most Charming Independent Bookstores

City Lights Bookstore (San Francisco, USA)

Founded in 1953 by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, this three-story North Beach landmark is an icon of the Beat Generation. It specializes in world literature, philosophy, and progressive politics, with a basement that hosts weekly poetry readings and author signings. Visitors often linger for hours browsing its tall shelves.

Daunt Books (London, UK)

Housed in an Edwardian-era building in Marylebone, it organizes books by country rather than genre, making it a paradise for travel lovers. Oak shelves, stained-glass windows, and an original 1912 oak staircase create an old-world elegance. It also runs a popular “Travel Book of the Month” club.

Librería El Péndulo (Mexico City, Mexico)

Set in a restored 1920s mansion, it combines a bookstore, café, and art gallery under one roof. On weekends, the courtyard hosts live music and children’s storytelling sessions. Its core mission is supporting local writers, with workshops for emerging authors and a free book exchange for low-income students.

1200bookshop (Guangzhou, China)

China’s first 24-hour independent bookstore offers free reading spaces and budget overnight accommodation. It holds weekly cultural events like author talks and poetry slams, focusing on promoting young writers and local folk culture.

21. What do City Lights Bookstore and Librería El Péndulo have in common?

A. They focus on travel literature.B. They offer free books to visitors.

C. They host regular cultural events.D. They are located in historic mansions.

22. Which bookstore is most likely to appeal to a fan of political philosophy?

A.City Lights Bookstore.B.Librería El Péndulo.C.Daunt Books.D. 1200bookshop.

23. We can infer fromDaunt Books that a travel enthusiast would ______.

A. feel disappointed by the lack of modern travel guides

B. find it hard to locate books about their favorite countries

C. prefer to join the book club rather than browse the shelves

D. appreciate the way books are arranged to match their interests

B

In August 2005, I left my quiet coastal hometown in Maine for Chicago, a big city famous for its skyscrapers and lively cultural scene. My hometown had only one small bookstore and no art galleries, so the endless concerts, museums and restaurants in Chicago seemed like a dream come true. As a college freshman, I was excited to embrace the city’s energy—yet I often found myself longing for the sound of waves crashing and the smell of salt in the air.

Years went by, and I built a fulfilling life in Chicago: I graduated, got a job I loved, and made lifelong friends. Still, a soft nostalgia (乡愁) for Maine lingered, and I soon realized that “home” isn’t defined by the number of attractions a place has, but by the sense of comfort and belonging it brings. It’s the way the light falls on the ocean at sunset, the taste of my mom’s seafood chowder, and the familiarity of bumping into neighbors on the street.

“Homesickness often arises when we’re missing the emotional comfort of a familiar environment, not just the place itself,” says Dr. Lisa Carter, a psychologist who specializes in human attachment. “We don’t just miss a location—we miss the routines, the relationships, and the sense of safety that location provided. For some, this comfort can be recreated in a new place; for others, it remains a unique part of their past.”

Although the nostalgia for Maine has never truly faded, even after years of happy life in Chicago, there are simple ways to ease this kind of longing. Creating small, familiar rituals in your new life—like baking your hometown’s favorite cookies every Sunday or taking a walk in a nearby park at the same time each evening—can help build a new sense of stability. These little acts don’t erase the memories of home; instead, they weave those memories into the fabric of your present life.

I’m fortunate to have a good foundation in Chicago, with a loving family, supportive friends and a comfortable home, but however much I love my life in Chicago, there’s a part of me that will forever belong to Maine.

24. Why did the author move to Chicago?

A. To pursue her college education there.B. To take up a new job in the city center.

C. To enjoy the various attractions it offered.D. To escape the boredom of her small hometown.

25. What does Dr. Lisa Carter think nostalgia mainly comes from?

A. The loss of important relationships from the past.B. The difficulty in creating new routines in daily life.

C. The disappointment with the new place’s environment.D. The lack of familiar emotional comfort in a new place.

26. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

A. The methods of relieving nostalgic feelings.

B. The significance of holding on to past memories.

C. The permanence of the author’s nostalgia for Maine.

D. The necessity of physical places for establishing a safe zone.

27. Which saying best summarizes the main idea of the text?

A.Pleasure blinds one to home.B. Home keeps the wolf from the door.

C. Home is where the heart is.D. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

C

A research team led by Zhang Qiang with the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry has successfully developed a fully integrated wearable sweat sensing patch for online analysis of multiple Parkinson’s disease-related biomarkers.

According to this study, the system enables real-time detection of biomarkers in sweat, allowing non-invasive, dynamic tracking of the disease’s progression. This offers new possibilities for early intervention (干预) during the “golden window” of treatment for Parkinson’s patients.

Parkinson’s disease is a gradual neurodegenerative (神经变性的) disorder that is difficult to find in its early stages. Symptoms such as shaking and slowed movement may not appear until many years after the initial breakdown of neurons. With no current cure, patients primarily rely on long-term medication to manage the condition. Therefore, early diagnosis and prediction play an incredibly important role in Parkinson’s disease treatment.

“It’s only the size of a band-aid, but it contains a ‘miniature detector’ developed by ourselves,” Zhang said. Zhang’s team spent nearly three years developing the wearable system. The Parkinson-related biomarkers in sweat can be monitored by the sensing system in a wearable manner. Parkinson’s patients do not need to draw blood or receive injections. The system integrates amodule for sweat collection, an advanced electrochemical sensing platform for biomarker detection, on-site signal processing system for data handling, and custom software for real-time data visualization.

Compared to conventional invasive testing, the flexible sensor patch overcomes multiple technical challenges. For instance, its self-driven sweat collection chip ensures stable sampling even during physical activity, and its flexible sensing electrodes allow simultaneous (同步的) assessment of multiple biomarkers. The data processing module wirelessly sends out sensing data and displays monitoring results in a real-time. “It’s as easy to use as wearing a watch,” he added.

“We hope that in the future, people at high risk for Parkinson’s will be able to access this health monitoring system,” Zhang said. “It will provide key technological support for early diagnosis and prediction of Parkinson’s disease.”

28. How can the sensor benefit Parkinson’s patients?

A. By providing distant online treatment. 

B. By enabling more timely intervention.

C. By seeking a complete cure for the disease.

D. By enhancing the effectiveness of medicine.

29.Which aspect of the sensor does Paragraph 4 mainly focus on?

A. Its wide application.B. Its promising future. C. Its working principle.D. Its cost-effective design.

30.What is the advantage of the sensor over traditional testing?

A. It is more accurate in detection.B. It is convenient for everyday use.

C. It tends to take the place of clinical assessment.D. It allows patients more time for physical activity.

31.Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage?

A. Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s B. Major Breakthrough in Parkinson’s Cure

C. Integrated Device to Prevent Parkinson’s D. Wearable Sensor for Early Parkinson’s Warning

D

GeorgeOrwell once wrote that every generation “imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it”. Today, the second part of that observation makes people feel more concernedthan ever, as modern technology is supposedly destroying the minds and cognitive (认知的) abilities of children and young people.

For decades, scientists have noted the occurrence of the Flynn effect, which essentially describes howeach generation is more intelligent than the previous one. But in recent years, this trend seems to be slowing down. Some think this shows that smartphones and screen time are hurting young minds. However, there may be other more positive reasons for this change.

The Flynn effect is declining because there is no longer an apparent difference in intelligence scores. Many would interpret this as meaning young people are becoming less intelligent. However, it could also mean older people are retainingmore of their cognitive abilities as they age, which possibly arises from early-life education, healthcare, and access to information for those born in the 20th century.

Basically, the narrowing intelligence gap between older and younger people is more likely to be a sign of things getting better, not worse. There are still concerns about how technology affects young people’s thinking. But many of these fears may be exaggerated.True, there is evidence that too much screen time can hurt attention spans, but these problems often come from unhelpful habits, not because of lasting brain damage.

It also helps to consider how weassess intelligence. Old-style standardized tests may not precisely define intelligence of today’s youth, who grow up in a very different world from their parents. 

It is common to think that young people today are intellectuallyinferior, but the evidence doesn’t support it. The truth is that the world is becoming morecomplex, and both young and old are adapting to deal with this — just in different ways.

32. Why is George Orwell quoted in the first paragraph?

A. To make a comparison.B. To present a phenomenon.

C. To raise a concern.D. To introduce an argument.

33. What does the underlined word “retaining” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Keeping.B. Losing.C. Valuing.D. Ignoring.

34. Which of the following will the author probably agree with?

A. The Flynn effect is likely to disappear in the near future.

B. Too much screen time may cause permanent brain damage.

C. Standardized tests should be canceled for future generations.

D. The narrowing intelligence gap signals progress rather than decline.

35. What is the author’s attitude to the idea of young people’s intellectual inferiority?

A. Favorable.B. Cautious.C.Opposed.D. Indifferent.

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。

If your family medical history is dotted with deadly diseases like cancer, heart disease, or Alzheimer’s, your genes can feel like a death sentence. But according to scientists, genetics only account for about 20 percent of human longevity. The other 80 percent?36.

Work out regularly.

From social media to self-help books, people are recommended to try supplements, whole-body scans, and stem cell treatments, to name but a few, to live longer.Most come with a high price tag. 37. Exercise is our single best defense against age-related disease. It isconfirmed that one minute of exercise is worth five minutes of healthy living.

Follow an evidence-based diet.

38. Dozens of nutrition studiesshow that this diet lowers cholesterol, improves blood pressure, and helps control blood sugar levels. Over time, eating Mediterranean cuts the risk of some of the top killer diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

39.

Social isolation is associated with a greater risk ofstroke, depression, anxiety, and early death.Maintaining strong relationshipshelps counter chronic stress. Connection can also help improve self-esteem and self-motivation, two factors that contribute to healthier habits. Getting outdoors into nature, picking up a hobby, or engaging in music or the arts with others are activities that promote longevity too.

Avoid harmful environment.

On top of adding healthy habits, it’s crucial to avoid harmful environment. Air pollution,pesticides, microplastics, and forever chemicals are sneakily pervasive, so avoiding them can feel like an impossible battle. 40. Replace the plastic in your kitchen with glass or wooden alternatives. Meanwhile, use air purifiers and water filters, and buying organic produce rather than untested products.   

Many of the most deadly diseases of aging take 20-plus years to take hold, so it’s never too late to start.

A. Pick up healthy activities

B. Maintain healthy relationships

C. But small changes do make a difference

D. Lifestyle choices, life situations, and environmental factors

E. The following instructions can play a crucial role in changing genes

F. However, truly effective anti-aging strategies don’t have to be expensive

G. One eating pattern dominates others as to longevity —The Mediterranean diet

第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节完形填空 (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。

In early 2026, a heartwarming story from Hechuan, Chongqing, captured national attention and awakened people’s longing for an authentic Lunar New Year atmosphere. It all 41with a young woman named Daidai, who posted an online video asking for help to butcher her family’s year-end pig. She 42that her elderly father couldn’t manage the tough task alone and promised a hearty Pao Zhu Tang feast as a43.

The sincere, unscripted video quickly44on social media, racking up 180,000 likes and 140,000 shares in 48 hours. Thousands of netizens, 45by Daidai’s wish, flooded to her village, some even traveling long distances by high-speed train. Many people brought along 46specialties and cooking ingredients to share.

What followed was a perfect 47of mutual aid and festive joy. Strangers helped hold the pig, chop wood and cook, 48the quiet villageinto a lively carnival of laughter and delicious flavour. Local authorities 49instantly with traffic, power and public service support, ensuring the event went50.

To turn the temporary 51into long-term cultural value, Hechuan’s culture and tourism department launched a Pao Zhu Tang Festival plan, 52netizens to co-create its IP like slogans and logos. This initiative53not only a cultural celebration but also a new path for rural development.

More than just a meal, the traditional Pao Zhu Tang custom 54deep affection for hometown life and the simple joy of sharing. In a digital-dominated era, the event reminded us that the true 55of the Lunar New Year lies in sincere connections and shared traditions.

41. A.endedB. began C. agreedD.competed

42. A. explainedB. pretended C. deniedD.dreamed

43. A. warningB. trickC. rewardD.excuse

44. A. faded B. frozeC. crashedD. spread

45. A. movedB.confusedC. amusedD. shocked

46. A. strangeB. cheapC. localD. foreign

47. A. choiceB. balanceC. combinationD.challenge

48. A. dividingB. transformingC. admittingD. breaking

49. A. repliedB.hesitatedC.respondedD. declined

50. A. smoothlyB.roughlyC. quietly D. fiercely

51. A. crisis B. popularityC. silenceD. pressure

52. A. allowingB. inviting C. persuadingD.urging

53. A. stood forB. called for C. originated from D. arose from

54. A. hidesB. reflectsC. ignoresD. loses

55. A. symbolB. dutyC. honorD. essence 

第二节语篇填空 (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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Li Qingzhao, one of China’s most celebratedfemale ci poets, is regarded as56.______ extraordinary pioneeringci poet in the Song Dynasty. Her works, reflecting her personal joys and sorrows as well as the chaotic eras she lived through, 57. ______ (leave) a lastingmark on Chinese literature inthe past few centuries.

Commenting on her legacy, modern scholars often note that Li broke through the literary 58. ______ (boundary) of her era, becoming the first woman 59. ______ (establish) a distinct ci style in a male-dominated field. 60. ______ ease and comfort in her youth, her later years were full of hardship. After her husband’s death, she was forced to wander across the country,61. ______(bear) the pain of separation from her homeland. It is hard to say whether her popularity came from her vivid words 62. ______ her sincere feelings for life. She created a unique ci style 63. ______ sadness and warmth coexisted harmoniously. Apart from composing poetry, she also wrote literary criticism, 64. ______ (dramatic) challenging the male-centeredviews of her day. Li’s rediscovery in the20th century has made her a 65.______(recognize) model for female writers worldwide.

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）

假定你是李华，你校英语报社拟策划“元宵夜：传统与现代的结合”(Lantern Festival Night: The Integration of Tradition and Modernity)专题活动，聚焦“文化传承与创新”的时代话题，现面向全校学生征集活动方案。请你给报社编辑投稿，内容包括：

（1）活动内容；

（2）推荐理由。

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。

A child psychologist had twin boys: one was an uncontrollable optimist, always finding a bright side in every tough spot, and the other a regular pessimist (悲观者) , who could spot a potential disaster in even the most perfect situations. Curious about how their completely opposite mindsets would shape their reactions to extreme situations, he decided to carry out a playful yet informative experiment on their 10th birthday, eager to observe their genuine responses to different surprises.

For the pessimistic son, he spared no effort to fill his bedroom from floor to ceiling with the coolest, latest video game consoles (主机), fashionable remote-control cars, and neatly arranged shelves lined with limited-edition action figures—literally everything a young kid could ever dream of owning. He even added soft brand-new stuffed animals in the cozy corners, carefully adjusting their positions, hoping to arouse a flicker of pure joy in his son’s usually gloomy eyes. For the optimistic son, however, he took a completely different approach: he merely laid a few pieces of white paper on his plain desk and put a towering, messy pile of newspaper right in the center of his room, with an old crayon under the newspaper.

As he finished all the deliberate preparations, the psychologist couldn’t help but wonder how each boy would react. Would the pessimist remove his doubts and finally let himself enjoy the mountain of gifts? Would the optimist’s unshakable positivity hold strong against a room seemingly full of nothing but useless paper? He leaned casually against the hallway wall, hands in his pockets, waiting excitedly for the twins to come home from school and discover their unique surprise birthday rooms.

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。

The moment the twins came into sight, they were guided to their own bedrooms. 

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Greatly shocked, the psychologist decided to teach the pessimistic son a valuable lesson.

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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)

Dear Editor,

I’m Li Hua, passionate about traditional culture. Knowing thatyour newspaper is soliciting proposals for Lantern Festival activities, I recommend one integrating traditions with digital technology.

To start with, by hanginglanterns embedded with QR codes for online riddle-solving, we students can enrich experience and bridge traditional customs with modern life. Additionally, we can showcase hand-made lanterns online, demonstrating creativity, strengthening cultural identity and arousing young people’s attention to traditions.

I anticipate my proposal being considered and sincerely wish your special activity a great success.(85 words)

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

第二节 读后续写(满分25分)

Sample1：

The moment the twins came into sight, they were guided to their own bedrooms. The pessimist fixed his gaze on the piles of toys with a frown, murmuring complaints: the game consoles would inevitably overheat, the car batteries would die soon, and the delicate figures would end up broken. Not a glimmer of delight crossed his somber face. Meanwhile, the optimist let out a vigorous cheer at the towering newspaper pile. He found a small crayon beneath it, and exclaimed the paper could be used for drawing and folding planes, his eyes sparkling with excitement. (81 words)

Greatly shocked, the psychologist decided to teach the pessimistic son a valuable lesson. He sat down beside him, gesturing toward his brother’s room and explaining that joy resides not in the gifts we receive, but in the perspective we hold. He urged the boy to recognize the heartfelt care behind each present rather than indulge himself in potential losses. Slowly, the boy hung his head in thought, then reached out and picked up a remote-control car tentatively, a faint, tentative smile tugging at his lips as he strove to embrace a brighter outlook. (80 words)

Sample 2：

The moment the twins came into came into sight, they were guided to their own bedrooms.The pessimistic son threw open his door, only to scowl at the mountain of gifts. “These game consoles will overheat and break in a week,” he muttered, kicking a remote-control car aside. “And the stuffed animals will get dusty!” Meanwhile, his brother bounded into his bare room, eyes lighting up at the messy pile of newspaper. “Wow! Look at all this paper!” He immediately began folding a sheet into a paper airplane, laughing as it glided across the room. “I can make hats, boats, and even a castle!” (88 words)

Greatly shocked, the psychologist decided to teach the pessimistic son a valuable lesson. He took the boy to his brother’s room, where heenjoyedpainting with the paper and worn-outcrayon. As the pessimistic son watched his brother giggling while coloring the painting, his cheeks flushed with shame.Lowering his head, he whispered, “I didn’t realize how lucky I was.” Back in his bedroom, he picked up a game console and smiled. “Maybe this will be fun, after all.” The psychologist smiled, knowing the lesson had taken root—true happiness lies not in what we have, but in how we see it. (88words)

书面表达评分细则：

应用文评分细则

1.本题按档给分，共分6档（13-15分、9-12分、6-8分、3-5分、0-2分），先定档再根据细节微调分值；

2.评分核心维度：内容完整性（紧扣“活动内容+推荐理由”及“元宵节传统与现代结合”主题）、语言准确性、格式规范性、逻辑连贯性；

3.词数要求80词左右，低于60词或高于100词，在对应档次基础上降1-2分；

4. 书信格式错误（如遗漏称呼、敬语、署名，格式混乱），视严重程度扣1-2分。

5. 卷面影响：字迹潦草、卷面混乱，影响阅卷理解，酌情降1档（如原应得10分，降至8-9分）；字迹工整、卷面整洁，可在对应档次内上浮1分（不超过该档次上限）。

读后续写评分细则

核心评分原则

1.先定档后微调：先根据内容逻辑和语言质量确定档次，再结合词数、细节、衔接等进行微调。

2.词数要求：词数在130–180之间为合格；少于130词扣2分，少于100词直接降档；多于180词但不冗余不扣分。

3.内容优先：情节合理性与原文衔接度是定档的首要依据，语言表达为次要依据。

4.扣分点：严重语法错误、词汇错误影响理解，或情节完全脱离原文，会直接降档。

微调扣分说明

词数不足：120–130词扣1分，少于120词扣2分。

语言错误：单个语法/词汇错误不扣分，但错误密集导致表意不清时，降档处理。

偏离主题：情节与“心态影响反应，保持乐观”的核心主题无关，直接降为三档及以下。

听力材料：

第一节

Text 1

M: So do all employees get a discount on store purchases?

W: Yes, we offer a ten percent discount. However, you’ll get only half of that until you’ve been here for six months.

Text 2

M: Your phone is ringing, Helen.

W: Let it ring. It’s my new neighbor again. She’s already called me twice this morning. I told her that I couldn’t answer any personal calls at work. I don’t think she listened to me.

Text 3

M: We could buy the houseand run it as a little hotel.

W: We’d need to raise a lot of money for that.

M: I know, but if we sold our house, we couldafford it.

Text 4

W: Romesh, where are you going?

M: I’m going to have some shirtscleaned and ironed. I have an interview for a new job next week. 

W: Wow, good luck! Let’s have a drink soonand you can tell me all about it.

Text 5

M: I’m not sure how to do this home recycling thing. Doyou have to separate everything?

W: Not really. We just use two bins. One’s for paper products and one’s for everything else.

M:You mean you can mix glass, plastic, and metal all together? 

W: Yep. 

第二节

Text 6

M:Good morning. This is Westerly Travel’s customer service. How may I help you?

W:Yes, I was supposed to take the 2 p.m. train from Denver to Colorado Springs, but it was canceled. I’m presenting at a trade show first thing in the morning, so I’m hoping you can get me on another train today.

M:The 4 p.m. departure gets you in by 6:30, and there are plenty of seats available.

W:That sounds great.

M:And to apologize for the inconvenience, I’ve upgraded you to business class at no extra charge.

Text 7

M: Hi, Megan, have you finished the talk with John already?

W: Yeah, I just came from his office and we talked about my future job. And what am I expected to do?

M: As a newcomer, you are going to do certain routine duties like answering the telephone, typing ... Later, you will be assigned to the sales department. There you can learn much about the workings of our company.

W: I see. I can deal with it as well as I can. And what should I do now?

M: For this is your first day in our company, you can begin with our products. Before you do your job, it’s necessary for you to be familiar with our own products. Then you can get down to your work smoothly.

W: Quite right, and thanks for your instruction.

Text 8

M: Lucy, have you seen the movie I recommended, New Home, New Beginning?

W: Of course, I saw it yesterday and I really liked it. Especially its story.

M: You know what? It’s based on a true story. The director said he took inspiration from his own childhood.

W: Oh, I didn’t know that.

M: Yeah. The film is receiving so much attention from home and abroad.

W: It really is. I read comments about the movie on the Internet, and most of them were praise.

M: I think it deserves that praise. It’s definitely the best movie of this year. I’ve seen a few reviews that even compare it to some of the classic films.

W: Absolutely. I heard it has been shortlisted for many international film awards.

M: Yeah. Many film critics said that the movie is the most likely candidate to win.

Text 9

W: Hello, I saw a poster about free things to do in the area, and I’d like some ideas for things to do on the 29th.

M: OK. Then let’s start with an event specially designed for children to have fun. The art gallery is holding an event called “Family Welcome” that day.

W: What time does it start?

M: The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the event runs from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. They’re going to show a short film. Last time they ran the event and there was a film about painting. They’re now working on one about sculpture.

W: I like the sound of that. And what else?

M: Well, if you all enjoy listening to music, there are several free concerts. They range from pop music to Latin American.

W: The Latin American could be fun. What time is that?

M: They’re performing in the central library at 1 o’clock, then at 4 it’s in the City Museum, and in the evening, at 7:30, there’s a longer concert in the theater.

W: Thank you.

Text 10

M: All right, class. Before we get started, I want to makean announcement. The quiz I had planned for today will have to wait until next Tuesday. I didn’t have time to get it ready, so you have a few extra days to study.

Now, let’s get to today’s topic. Some of you may not like science, but you should at least respect it because it adds so much toour lives. Recently, I read about a newly created plastic that changes color when it’s stretched. How did the scientists dream up this idea? They could never have done it without observing nature. While studying certain insects, the scientists found that the insects’ shells changed color when looked at from different angles. They immediately thought of ways to use that science to benefit humans. The scientists plan to use this plastic on food packages to tell us when our food goes bad and on our money to make it more difficult for criminals to copy. So when you’re walking to class each day, try to take some time to observe nature around you. You never know when you’ll have a bright idea that can change how we live.