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班 级 姓 名 考场 考号 座位号 兆麟中学2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试 密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题 高三学年 英语学科试题 考试用时： 120 分钟 总分： 150 分 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．Where did the woman probably go on vacation? A．In a town. B．In the mountains. C.On some beaches. 2．What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Put on safety equipment. B．Ride her bike more slowly. C．Drive to another park. 3．What will the speakers probably do next? A．Visit the woman’s mother. B．Learn to cook noodles. C．Go to a restaurant. 4．Why does the woman apologize to the man? A．She lost his bags. B．She ran into him. C．She forgot his name. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．How to treat others. B．How to support a family. C．How to find a great job. 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。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．How does the woman suggest the man travel? A．By car. B．By bus. C．By subway. 7．Why will the man go to the city center? A．To find a job. B．To take a class. C．To meet his friend. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Where are the speakers? A．In the man’s house. B．In a clothing store. C．In a design company. 9．What does the woman say about her business? A．It focuses on personal needs. B．It only provides formal clothing. C．It attracts mainly young customers. 10．When will the wedding take place? A．In one week. B．In four weeks. C．In one year. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Who is the man? A．A manager. B．A secretary. C．An interviewee. 12．Which line of business is the company in? A．Clothing. B．Education. C．Electronics. 13．How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience? A．It might be an issue. B．It won’t be a problem. C．She needs more information. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister? A．Because his sister doesn’t invite her. B．Because she’s never met his sister before. C．Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers. 15．What does the man offer to do for the woman first? A．Introduce her to others. B．Prepare some food for her. C．Show her around the room. 16．What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party? A．Positive. B．Negative. C．Indifferent. 17．What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Friends. B．Brother and sister. C．Father and daughter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．What does the man give the speech for? A．To introduce the sales and marketing director. B．To congratulate the employees on their achievement. C．To express his gratitude for everyone’s hard work. 19．What will the listeners receive today? A．More vacation days. B．Three new products. C．An extra payment. 20．What is the speaker most proud of? A．The teamwork of the employees. B．The development of their product. C．The performance of the team. 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 Mathematics for Computer Science This subject offers an introduction to discrete mathematics(离散数学)oriented toward computer science and engineering. Course Meeting Times Lectures:3 sessions/week, 1. 5 hour/session Problem Sets (psets) Problem sets account for 20% of the final grade. Making a reasonable effort on the problem sets is, for most students, crucial for mastering the course material. Problem sets are designed to be completed in at most 3 hours; the time is monitored through student reports. Online Feedback Problems Online problems to be completed before most class meetings are posted on the class website. These consist of straightforward questions that provide useful feedback about the assigned material. Some students prefer to try the online problems before reading the text or watching videos as an advance guide to going over the material; that’s fine. Watching designated videos, or at least looking at the lecture-slide handouts, is generally helpful but optional. Like team problem-solving in class, online problems are graded only on participation: Students receive full credit as long as they try the problem, even if their answer is wrong. Online feedback problems account for 10% of the final grade. Midterm Exams Three 80-minute midterm exams will be given. The midterm exams each account for 15%of the final grade. Midterm questions will typically be variations of prior problems from class and psets, and the best way to prepare is to review on the published solutions to these problems. The first exam covers all previous weeks’ material;subsequent exams focus on the material after the previous exam. Final Exam There will be a three-hour final exam. This exam is worth 25% of the final class grade. The final exam will cover the entire subject with somewhat greater emphasis on material from after Midterm 3. Most exam questions will be variants of problems assigned during the term(psets, class, midterm, and online). It may include a few questions which combine topics that were originally covered separately. 21. What determines students’ grade in Online Feedback Problems? A. Active involvement. B. Submission time. C. Accuracy of answers. D. Completion of assignments. 22. What is the main focus of the final exam? A. Variants of problem sets. B. Combined topics in class. C. The content after midterm exams. D. The whole-term course materials. 23. Which of the following weighs the most in the final grade? A. Final Exam. B. Midterm Exams. C. Problem Sets. D. Online Feedback Problems B The scene in the stands at Roland Garros’s Court Philippe-Chatrier was dotted with red banners, adding a glow to the already orangey air spreading the red clay court. There were hundreds of Chinese waving flags to support Qinwen Zheng, 21, who would soon take gold by defeating Croatia’s Donna Vedic in the women’s singles tennis final. As she lay down on the dirt, eyes skyward and fists extended into the Paris haze, the win’s gravity seemed to register: This was China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in this sport. When talking about the Olympics, Zheng said, “I treated the Games differently — the emotion, the fight, the mentality. If you asked me to stay three more hours to fight, I could do it.” Born in 2002, Zheng started playing tennis at age seven. At age eight, she moved alone for better coaching. Since adolescence, she has deeply admired Chinese athletes, such as the tennis star Li Na, who joined the 2008 Beijing Games, and the runner Liu Xiang, who won gold at the 2004 Athens Games. “ It was really tough,” Zheng said, looking back at those early days.“ My mom used to come visit on weekends. When she left, I would hold her leg and cry. After 13, she decided to stay with me full-time to let me have better growth and care. After that, it got easier. And we moved to Europe when I was 17.” In Paris, Zheng performed exceptionally well on her road to gold, including toppling world number one Iga Swiatek. “With Iga, I was clear,” Zheng said. “I know why I lost to her before. I played rushed, made too many unforced errors, and wanted to hit faster than her. I wanted to prove my power. But in these Games, I didn’t think like this.” Zheng is conscious, too, of the effects that her milestone achievement in Paris will have. As we wrapped up our chat, she said, softly: “I was reading comments last night and some of them were talking about inspiration, and this makes me feel proud. If you watch my tennis and it brings you some extra strength in your life, that will make me happy.” 24. According to the passage, what is TRUE about Qinwen Zheng? A．She considered all tennis games to be equally important. B．She felt confident to live alone at her early days of training. C．She secured the first Chinese Olympic tennis championship. D．As a teenager, she wanted to go beyond other Chinese athletes. 25. What does the underlined word “toppling” in the 6th paragraph mean? A．Defeating. B．Challenging. C．Discouraging. D．Declining. 26. Which words can best describe Qinwen Zheng? A．Creative and independent. B．Strong-willed and reflective. C．Sincere and ambitious. D．Competent and idealistic. 27. What can we infer from Qinwen Zheng’s words in the last paragraph? A．She hopes that her achievement will earn her fame. B．She takes pride in attaining the Olympic gold medal. C．She expects her achievement to motivate more people. D．She feels delighted to read numerous comments on her match. C Are you an open book, your face broadcasting every passing emotion, or more of a poker face, not showing what you are feeling? Scientists at Nottingham Trent University say that wearing your heart on your face, could actually give you a significant social advantage. The study, led by Eithne Kavanagh, a research fellow at NTU’s School of Social Sciences, involving over 1,300 participants, noticed striking variations in how much people moved their faces during conversations. Importantly, this expressiveness emerged as a stable individual quality. People displayed similar levels of facial expressiveness across different contexts, with different social partners, and even over time periods up to four months. The researchers say that facial expressiveness is linked to personality, with more agreeable individuals displaying more lively faces. Facial expressiveness can also translate into concrete social benefits. In a negotiation task, more expressive individuals are more likely to secure a larger slice of a reward. The researchers suggest that for agreeable folks, dynamic facial expressions may serve as a tool for building good relationship and smoothing over conflicts. Across the board, the results point to facial expressiveness serving an “affiliative (亲和) function,” or a social glue that develops liking and smoother interactions. Expressiveness is also linked to being seen as more “readable,” suggesting that a lively face makes one’s intentions and mental states easier for others to decipher. Beyond frequency of facial movements, people who employ facial expressions more strategically to suit social goals, such as looking friendly in a greeting, are also more well- liked. The findings challenge the “poker face” common belief that a still and unemotional appearance is always most advantageous. Instead, they suggest that for most people, allowing one’s face to mirror inner states and intentions can invite warmer reactions. As the researchers conclude, “Being facially expressive is socially advantageous.” So, the next time you catch yourself making lines on your forehead, or flashing a smile, know that your face just might be working overtime on your behalf. 28. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about concerning the study? A．Its findings. B．Its impact. C．Its limitations. D．Its significance. 29. What may facial expressiveness serve as in negotiation settings? A．A way to frighten competitors. B．A method to hide personalities. C．A tool to show personal quality. D．A strategy to settle disagreement. 30. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Copy. B．Interpret. C．Remember D．Overlook. 31. What may the author advise based on the findings of the study? A．Always wearing a still face. B．Forcing a smile through tears. C．Speaking out inner emotions. D．Learning to be an open book. D Imagine hopping on a school bus and being transported to an immersive (沉浸式的) educational tour of the inside of the human body — and no, not on a fictional episode of The Magic School Bus. This is the kind of experience that Meta hopes to enable for students, digitally, through its Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets. Bringing VR into more classrooms could enable new kinds of learning opportunities. For example, it may allow drama students in Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to feel like they're having an immersive, real-time experience watching Shakespeare's work performed at the Globe Theatre in the 17th century. New Mexico University is using the headsets to teach criminal justice students to investigate virtual crime scenes, and Morehouse College has developed a “digital twin campus”to teach students a range of subjects through VR, both through a partner program with Meta to test educational applications of the technology. But VR also creates thorny questions about digital safety and the potential harm to humans who are having more digital interactions and fewer in-person ones. Moreover, the cost of incorporating VR headsets in the classroom could be a hurdle to adoption for the many schools already struggling with limited resources. While cheaper than some other headsets on the market, Meta's Quest 3 devices still start at $499 each. Most importantly, it remains unclear just how useful virtual reality is in helping students learn better. “I think that VR is one area where additional research is necessary, ” said Vincent Quan, an education researcher and co-executive director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. “With technology, sure, it can have a lot of promise, but at the same time, there can also be a lot of exaggeration, and I think it's important to carefully evaluate these types of technologies. Sometimes you don't know if it's just innovative and cool versus actually impactful.” 32. How does the author lead in the topic in the first paragraph? A. By engaging people in an educational tour. B. By describing a fictional TV series. C. By presenting a new mode of transport. D. By creating an appealing scene. 33. Why does the author mention three schools in the second paragraph? A. To promote the sales of VR devices. B. To give examples of VR’s global popularity. C. To stress new learning chances brought by VR. D. To encourage more teachers to try VR in learning. 34. What can be inferred about VR from the third paragraph ? A. VR devices are more cost-effective than the other headsets. B. VR can be a heavy burden for financially struggling schools. C. People are pessimistic about VR’s usefulness in students’ learning. D. People are concerned about VR’s potential harms to students in school. 35. What can we conclude about VR in education according to Vincent Quan? A. VR promises to be creative and helpful in students’ learning. B. VR technology has been underestimated in benefiting teaching. C. VR needs more relevant researches to assess its impact on learning. D. VR has become a well-developed technology in promoting learning. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 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。 There are so many definitions of wisdom. Simply put, wisdom is a mix of insight, common sense, experience, and results to sound judgement. It is not merely a desirable quality but an absolute necessity in a world filled with chaos, controversy, and conflicts. 36 It shines our way through darkness. Growing up with fairy tales and fantasy movies, I always associated wisdom with Gandalf, Yoda, and Albus Dumbledore. Although these characters have given every one of us tons of inspiration, wisdom actually lies within ourselves. 37 And how? 38 You will never grow from being in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. Do change your routine and experience as much as what life takes you to! In fact, there are always several sides to a life story. To identify the truth, you need to be receptive to different views. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinions. It is not emotion-based either. Instead, train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. Open-mindedness opens new pathways to profound insights. What if you are desperate for personal growth and improvement? 39 The more time you spend with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will be. Your tutors can be whoever is wiser than you. Yet prior to that, engage in dialogue with them to find out why. Rome was not built in a day. 40 It is important to acknowledge that it takes a span of your life and continuous effort to mature in wisdom as you navigate(找到正确的方法)life’s challenges. A. Individuals need to bring it out. B. It isn’t something you are born with. C. Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. D. Remember developing wisdom is beyond a destination. E. A shortcut to do that is to have wise people as your tutors. F. In order to navigate in it, wisdom becomes our guiding light. G. Starting up new experiences is an avenue for acquiring wisdom. 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。 Over the weekend, a flood damaged houses, roads, and bridges, leaving many people nowhere to go. The powerful flood damaged Hagan’s 41 , leaving him and his wife 42 from the community(社区). He turned to social media but never imagined he would ____43____ a call from his grandson’s coach Ryan Jesop. “The Hagans have done so much for this area, so it was an easy decision to 44 ,” Jesop said. The Switzerland County football coach drew up a plan telling his team to build a new bridge in place of the old ____45____ one. Hagan received a(n) ____46____ that a team would be at his house Monday at 9 a. m. to work. “People I’d never seen before were walking down my driveway to help us” Hagan said. “It was 47 and brought tears to my eyes.” 48 , the steel frame base structure(钢架基础结构) of the bridge wasn’t damaged by the flooding. Dozens of people went to the bridge and 49 the old one plank(木板) by plank. Then the team built it back up by ____50____ an assembly line(流水线). “The 51 of our team is to help them through teamwork,” student Linebacker Gabriel Rose said. The team 52 the project in only a few hours. “They were here at nine o’clock, and I looked at my ____53____ when it was done and it was 11:45 a.m.,” Hagan said. The Hagans now reconnected with their 54 thanks to their grandson’s football team. As for Coach Jesop, he is chalking it up as the biggest 55 of the season. 41. A. bridge B. room C. land D. garden 42. A. defended B. excused C. discouraged D. separated 43. A. give B. receive C. pay D. remember 44. A. shift B. cease C. help D. check 45. A. broken B. abandoned C. splendid D. traditional 46. A. order B. message C. report D. opinion 47. A. touching B. shocking C. confusing D. frightening 48. A. Suddenly B. Fundamentally C. Fortunately D. Certainly 49. A. took apart B. took over C. took up D. took off 50. A. preserving B. creating C. transforming D. recording 51. A. mission B. career C. question D. travel 52. A. integrated B. completed C. designed D. examined 53.A. window B. sky C. tree D. watch 54. A. fans B. neighbourhood C. investors D. firm 55. A. win B. leadership C. qualification D. wish 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The dance drama adaptation of the Chinese science classic Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, began ____56____ (it) nationwide tour recently in Xiamen, Fujian province, bringing to life a nearly 400-year-old masterpiece. The book, 57 (write) by Song Yingxing, a scientist who 58 (live) during the late Ming Dynasty, was first published in 1637. It offers a summary of ancient China’s manufacturing and farming techniques, earning 59 (recognize) as an encyclopedia(百科全书) of science and technology from that time. The 60 (pioneer) work has since been translated 61 multiple languages, including English, Japanese, French, German and Russian. “Song was fascinated by the ingenuity and creativity of labourers,” said Xu Binbin, director of the Song Yingxing Memorial Museum. The drama, co-produced by the Jiangxi Cultural Performance Group and the Beijing Dance Academy, is directed by Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan. Lu said, “The drama focuses on Song’s journey to gather the techniques and tools, emphasizing the craftsmanship of ancient Chinese labourers. 62 graceful dance brings vitality(活力) into this science encyclopedia, 63 may otherwise seem cold and boring.” “The dance drama overcomes language 64 (barrier), allowing people of different ages and nationalities, especially the younger generation, 65 (gain) insights into China’s scientific and technological development,” Lu said. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Frank近期因为学习压力大感到情绪低落，请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 表示理解； 2. 提出建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Frank, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Jim Barr stared in awe (敬畏) at the platform in the crowded school hall. The headmaster marched onto the stage, followed by the captains of the school soccer team and rugby side. Jim watched with envy as each was presented with an honor jacket for their contribution to the school’s sporting success over the previous year. When the next presentation of honors jacket would come around, Jim knew there was little hope that he would be the receiver of one of these treasured items of clothing. “I wish you all a happy summer holiday,” the headmaster announced. “Although most of you will be going away to sunnier parts, there are others who will be staying near their home. The local council has asked the school to undertake a project over the next six weeks to help clear up rubbish around the area and separate it for recycling. If anyone is interested, come to my office and you will be supplied with a rubbish picker, bags and heavy-duty gloves.” Jim knew he would be at a loose end over the holiday, so he went to the office along with five classmates to pick up the equipment needed to gather up the rubbish which littered the streets around the school. When he arrived home, his mother looked at him curiously as he placed the equipment on the kitchen table. “What is this all about?” she asked with a smile on her face. “Mum, I’m an average pupil and I’m not very good at sports,” he replied. “This waste recycling is one way I can contribute to the good name of the school.” “Just as long as you don’t get fed up and stop half way through,” said Mum. “I won’t give up. I have made up my mind to do it well,” Jim said confidently. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Over the next few weeks, his classmates dropped out of the project. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing his name called by the headmaster, Jim nervously made his way to the platform. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第 1 页 共 5 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中考试英语答案 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分，每小题1.5分) 1-5 BACBA 6-10 CCBAB 11-15 CCBBA 16-20 AABCA A文：21—23. ACB 【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了计算机数学这一门课程的相关事宜。 21. 细节理解题。根据文章Online Feedback Problems部分第二段“Like team problem-solving in class, online problems are graded only on participation: Students receive full credit as long as they try the problem, even if their answer is wrong.(就像课上团队解决问题一样，在线反馈问题的评分仅基于参与度，只要学生尝试解决问题，即使答案错误也能获得满分。)”可知，决定学生在线反馈问题的分数在于学生的参与度，故选A。 22. 细节理解题。根据文章Final Exam部分“The final exam will cover the entire subject with somewhat greater emphasis on material from after Midterm 3.(期末考试将涉及整个课程内容，但会更多地强调第三次中期考试后的内容。)”可知，期末考试的重点在于中期考试之后的内容，故选C。 23. 细节理解题。根据文章Problem Sets (psets)中的信息“Problem sets account for 20% of the final grade.”(问题集占最终成绩的20%。)； Online Feedback Problems中的信息“Online feedback problems account for 10% of the final grade.”( 在线反馈问题占最终成绩的10%。) ；Midterm Exams中的信息“Three 80-minute midterm exams will be given. The midterm exams each account for 15% of the final grade.” (将进行三次长达80分钟的中期考试，每次考试占最终成绩的15%。) ；Final Exam中的信息“There will be a three-hour final exam. This exam is worth 25% of the final class grade.”(将进行一次长达三小时的期末考试，考试成绩占最终成绩的25%。)”可知，将进行三次中期考试，每次考试占最终成绩的15%，故中期考试总共占15%*3=45%，比例占据最大，故选B。 B: 24-27 CABC C: 28-31 ADBD D: 32-35 DCBC E: 36-40 FAGED 完型 41-45 ADBCA 46-50 BACAB 51-55 ABDBA 【答案】56. its 57. written 58. lived 59. recognition 60. pioneering 61. into 62. The 63. which 64. barriers 65. to gain [参考范文] Dear Frank. As a fellow student who has the same experience, I understand how overwhelming academic pressure can be. Here are some suggestions that might help you manage it. First of all, it's crucial to decide on priorities. This way, you can make your schedule well-organized. You can also join a study group to discuss difficult topics and learn from each other. Don't forget to engage in extracurricular activities to refresh yourself and relieve your pressure. All in all, academic pressure is a common challenge, but with proper organization, support and self-care, you can deal with it effectively and stay on track. Yours. Li Hua 【答案】 Over the next few weeks, his classmates dropped out of the project. But Jim kept on. Some of his friends laughed at him, thinking it was a waste of time. Nevertheless, Jim decided to stick it out. The first day of the new school year soon arrived and once again the school hall was packed with pupils. When the headmaster appeared, he was carrying a certificate which bore the logo of the local council. “Welcome back,” he said, “The council has presented this certificate to the school in recognition of the work by one of our pupils. Jim Barr, please come to the platform.” Hearing his name called by the headmaster, Jim nervously made his way to the platform. The headmaster smiled at Jim. “This certificate you have worked so hard to achieve will hang in the school office, but you will get a personal award too.” A teacher came onto the stage, bringing one of the honors jackets that Jim had admired so much. The headmaster asked Jim to remove his own jacket and helped him into the blazer that he thought he would never wear. As the pupils who had dropped out looked on enviously, Jim knew that collecting waste was certainly not a waste of time. 听力部分原文 Text 1 W: Hey, Bill. Did it feel great to travel somewhere warm? M: Oh, yes. I love New Year’s celebrations in the city, but visiting small island beaches was perfect. W: That sounds great. I left town to go skiing — the weather in the mountains was so snowy and cold! Text 2 M: To ensure your safety, please wear protective equipment when riding bicycles in this park. W: You’re right. I’ll put on something to protect my head and knees. Text 3 W: I miss the food in my hometown. My mom cooks noodles and dumplings very well. M: There are some pretty good restaurants in Chinatown. Why don’t we try the dishes there? W: Good idea! I’ll book a table! Let’s go now! Text 4 W: Oh, my. I almost made you drop your bags! I didn’t see you turning the corner — I’m so sorry for crashing into you! M: That’s all right, Miss. Accidents happen. At least no one is hurt! Text 5 W: Tim, never consider anyone as an enemy. Whether they’re your friends, family or even strangers, forgiving others is always better. M: That’s a great lesson. I first learned this at my job. I learned never to hold things against co-workers. W: Exactly! Text 6 M: This afternoon, I must get to Jacob’s house on 14th Street in the city center. But I don’t want to drive in the rush hour. W: Oh, it’s easy! Go to the 96th Street station and take the subway downtown. You’ll arrive at the 14th Street station in 20 minutes. And you won’t even have to change to a bus. M: That’s the new subway line. W: Indeed. Was Jacob your friend from school? M: Yes. He was my classmate in high school. Now, he wants to tell me about his new job. W: Cool. Have fun! Text 7 M: Excuse me. I need formal clothing for an event. Can you help me select something? W: Of course, sir. We have a wide range of clothing for you to choose from. M: OK. I’ve heard your clothing store is the best one in the neighborhood! W: We’ve been in business for only one year. We can’t serve as many customers as large companies, but we care more about individual needs. M: Great. I’m invited to my younger brother’s wedding. And I’ll be on stage at the party. W: I see — this suit looks perfect. But it could take a week to make some changes to fit you. M: That’s fine. They are going to have the wedding in a month, so I’ll have plenty of time. Text 8 M: Good morning, madam. I have an interview at 9:00 a.m. with Ms. Thompson. W: Oh, yes. She’s the hiring manager for our company. I’ll call you into her office when she comes back a few minutes later. For now, please wait in this seating area. M: Great, thanks. By the way, is there any person like me interviewed for this position today? W: Not really. Our company carefully chooses new staff members to interview. We look closely at their education and work history. M: I only worked in clothing stores and restaurants when I was in college. This would be my first job after graduation and my first position at an electronics company. Would this be an issue? W: Oh, no. We accept many recent graduates. Unfortunately, the other secretaries and I can’t offer much more specific information on this subject. M: I see. Thanks for your advice. Text 9 M: Thanks for accepting the invitation to my sister’s birthday party, Melissa. Would you like to go and wish her a happy birthday? W: Sure. But she might be surprised to see me since we’ve never met before. So, I feel slightly nervous about talking to her. M: Relax. She has heard a lot about you from me. She’s really looking forward to seeing you. W: Oh, that’s so sweet. M: Let me introduce you to everyone first. Then I’ll show you around the room and we’ll get some food. W: Great. So, could you introduce me to your sister first? M: Absolutely! She’s just over there with my dad. I know it’s a little crowded here and it might be hard to talk as the music is being played loudly. But don’t worry, everyone will love you! W: I hope so. M: Trust me. By far, the best thing about this party is the people here. Everyone is so nice and friendly! Text 10    May I have your attention, please? I know it’s the end of the day, and everyone is eager to begin your holiday. But I want to give a short speech about the past year. Since the summer, we all have been focusing our efforts on the goal of creating three new products by Chinese New Year. Now, it’s just before Christmas, and we’ve already achieved this goal. So, as this office’s general manager, I’d like to congratulate you all first.     Second, I’ve communicated with the board members over the last few days, and we have decided that everyone will be going home with a holiday gift. I still remember the extra vacation days we got last year. But by the end of today, everyone will receive a significant holiday bonus. It will be twice as much as last year. We all should be proud of our product development and sales figures. This extra payment is given for your excellent performance. But more than the money, my greatest honor was watching everyone work well together as a team.     So, before we all leave for the day, our sales and marketing director will say a few words. Please, put your hands together for her… 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$