山东省烟台市2024-2025学年高三上学期期末学业水平考试英语试题

null2024一2025学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断 所第6段材料，日答第6.7题. 6.How can the man he best described? 高三英语 A.He is a strict divorced father.B.He's a bossy direetor.C.He is a successful actor 注意事项： 7.Where does the man usually stay doring the day? 1答容前，考生务必算自己的姓名，考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上， A.At home. B.At his studio C.In the street 2.回答选择题时，远出每小题答墨后，用船笔把答题卡上对应题目们答睾标号涂 所第7段材群。国齐第8至0题 属。如需改动，用檬皮都干净后，再透涂其越答瓷标号，国答半违择意时，爵答紧写在 8.What does the woman ask the man to make? 答墨卡上，可在本试卷上无效， A.A shopping list. .考试结束后，只交答题卡 B.A dinner for the family. C.A reservation at a restanrant 第一部分听力共两节，离分30分) 9.Why does the woman ask fur the man's hep? 盛题时，先骑答案标在试卷上。录音内容结见后，你将有再分钟的时间将试卷上的 A.She docsn't like cooking 答案转稔到答题卡上， B.She's besy until the evening. C.She foegot to buy eleaning supplies 需一节（共5小题：每小题15分。满分7.5分】 10.What will the man probably da next? 所下而5段对话。每段对话后有一个小思，从题中所给的A,日，C三个选项中选出 A.Tidy up the knchen. B.Head for his office. C.Get into his car. 复佳选明。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来园答存关小是和阿读下一小恩。每 所第8段材料，到答塘11至13题， 段对话仅读一遍， 11.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? 1.What will the woman do to help the man? A.Coach and akele. B.Skareboarder aed fan. C.Fellow reporters. A.Join him in his tasks. 12.What is Huston's main problces? B.Replace his山maged hat A.He fell while competing C.Proket him from sunbum. B.le lost the game for his team 2.What are the speakers mainly talking abour? C.He was hurt too badly to rise again A.Jols seeking, B.Financial plannidg C.Academie performance. 13.What can we infer about the woran? 3.When will Judy's swimming lesson start today? A.She feels句ppy abo国Huskon'scourag A.At4:30p题 B.A15:00Am C.At 530 p.m. B.She's annoyed about the delayed first aid. 4.What is probabiy the woman's prionty? C.She thinks young athetes are more likely to win. A.Staying close to her family. B.Making more money C.Having more exciement. 5.What is the woman doing? 所第9段材料，国答第14至17四 A.Giing geography kessons. 14.What is probably the man's job? B.Taking photos of the salt flan A.A hotel recepticeist. 且.A history teache C.A tour guide. C.Sharing memories from a trip. 15.Why is the woman traveling currenth? A.To attend business meetings.B.To take a vacation. C.To visit relatwves. 第二节（共15小题：每小增1.5分，满分225分》 16.What do the speakers have in common? A.Thcy挥era56otp0店 听下重3段对话域难白。每取对话或粉白后有几个小题。从更中所拾的A,B,C三 B.They're interesied in history 个选项中透出最住透明。所每段对话或独白前，你将有时间国涂各个小通，辱小题5秒 C.They're from the same region. 的：听完后，各小题将给出5秒种的作答时间，每段对话减始白读两着。 17.Where will the woman probably go first? A.To a stadinm. B.To a port. C.To a cafe 禽过美销试避第灭《共1法红1 高三英语试第2暖（其2刻） 所场10反材料。回答第18至20题， General information 18.What is Coco's childhood like? 1-2 days before your tour or comrse,we will assess weather and conditions with the A.Colorfal. 且.To0h C.Wealthy mounain guide to delermine whether to operate o not.If we have cyourou,you have 19.When was the Chanel fashion brand established? the optionorehedule tonew dare.eiveafull refnd.Runingwter and electricity A.h1880 且.1n108. C,n1910 may not be available everywhere 20.What is the main topic of the talk? A.The personality of Coco Chanel 21.Who does the course tarpet? B.The development of the brand Chanel A.Begieners of skiing. B.Professional skiing athletes. C.Mountain elimbing lovers D.Skiers with some experience. C.The products of the Chanel fashion house. 22.How much wi语coup上yrprivute course al mos A.S1800 日.5900 C,600 D.s430. 第二部分阅续（共两节，满分到分） 第一节（共15小品：每小题25分，满分37.5分） 23.What activiny is arranged at the top of the moumtain? 同读下列短文，从每思所恰的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出最佳选璞。 A.Equipment checking and fixing 目.land达on skiing training C.Condocting a theoretical course D.Rating the weacher sitation. A I you'rea good skiersekng peaceful and ntouhed nature touring may beyour next B step During a ski touring taster course,a quatified mountain guide will explain the equipment, In rral Kenya,a historic transformation is underway as smaltholder farmers,tradrionally techniqes and basie killseded for safe skiing.The coeeion in Grindelwaldsirs reliantnld methods and struin with limited infmatinow hoghe pobential of rank for an easy,beginner level ski lout. artificial inelipene(Al)ohape ther livehoods. Selin,a Kenyan farmer.is drawing on Virtual Agronomist,an Al tool to enhance his Requirements No priors oring experience is neded,but experience of crosscountry skiing is required coffee farm's productivity.By commnicaling with the tool,Selim reccives penonalized suggestions on harvest targets and fertilizer (application.This tailored guidance was A hiking duration of 2hours with a backpack isnoapoblem foryon crucial.But for that,he would have used moch moce fertilizer. Course Curriculam Last year.the tool aided Seli in achieving his best ever Before adopting Viral Geting to know your ski touring equipment Agronomisl,Selim would simply apply frilir using what he described as"general farmer's Uphill and dorwnhin skng techniques knowkdpe".applying different types at differen times of the year wihout knowing the soil ·Partner rescue eath leading toow prodetivity.Sometimes he would take samples of his soil for testingat Prices distant labs,but the results would take monts or even wouldn't arrive at all Group Coanse:(4-6 participants)$215 per persom A huge challenge for farmers is not knowing what their sol needs.The story is similat for Private Course:(1-3 participants)$900 per group famers tryingo detewhat pest(害电》d diseases h2 eaffeeed thet crops, Schedule Musau Mutisya,anocher Kenynn farmer,used to rely on his own knowfedge to identify Training tour to the "Chirmattenhsbel 202Sm pests and deases,bt he wasn't always curae Now he chooses PlamVilage an Al-powered The day starts with coffee,route planning and an eqaipment check.You will ride the ski pthat helpsfmes identify the spiesofpestshen they photograph thedd plants and lift up to First and then ski across towards Grosse Scheierg Upon reaching Stepfihame,you also provides actionable solutions.Mutisya said he was doing guesswork in the past,ending up will equip youelf withyous and begin the si lour.Along the way,you will leam basic using more money tre满ing what he如tow sforefcski touring and ythe peacefmouan mosphere.After a shon theory Kenya has an exension officer-to-famm bousehold ratio of 1:1093.Farmerse higry for lesson on the peak,you'll begin the downhill jorney back to Griedelwald,and to Hotel real-timenf about their crops and Al is aameh which fs the gap.affording them casy ace essential furming knowtedge and empowering them to make informed Wetterhom where we will fiish the day with feedback decisions. 离兰类语试速弟1真共2真》 气白戛诗试超第4项（共栏真） Despie the promising pruspects brough hy the two tools.some scientists uam of A dominant idea in the book is the powerful connection to nature that comes with dependence on Al tools for agriculture."Heavy reliance on them to set farming practices may tracking I inilially thought Foster meant looking only for animal tracks.but his definition ol篇he loss of lng-he相and tesied,alive agricullal practices,.”adWg以.wh0 is comprehensive and eye-opening:"any clue left hy any cresture or plamd".Running water teseatched the Al use in agriculnare in Afriea. also may leave a track or lighining hitting a iree.Seck out."Foster encourages us."Just start small and chip away." 24.Which word best deseribes Selim's and Mutisya's previous solutions to farming twes? With his revelatory scientifie eye and wild mind,Foster's writing.rooted in his A.Ineficien B.Complicaled. C.Innowative. D.Prctical. 25.What can the two Al tools both do? laming from teachers.animal and human,and in a wish to share and spread his joy in A.Gather and distribue market information.B.Keep track of the varistions of the soil. nature,leads to our deep reflection on what lies beneath,uexploeed and unseen-both under C.Translate mip languagesly D.Judge plnt conditionndfvice the ocean's surface.and within our own human nature 26.What do we know about Wairegi in he lst paragraph? 28.What does "Amphibious Soul"refer to in paragraph 2? A.He propases using AI reaonably. B.He advocates mere traditional farming. A.The seaforest ecosystem B.Craig Foster. C.He predicts Al will lower agricultumal ouput. C.Ceean conservationists. D.Sea creatures. D.e is strongly程i时e Al tse in agricultute 29.What may have attracted Foster back to the wild aocording to paragraph 3? 27.Which of the following is the best title for the texr? A.The need to film the wild. B.Creative inspirations from nature. A.A Transformative Shift in Remole Farming C,Nature's ressararive power. D.Possible encounters with mature fans. B.Al Builds Hope for Kenya's Sustainable Futore 30,What does Fosi世sug5s鱼uragraph57 C.Al foe Plant Kenyan Small Fams Wekome Hi-Tech Tools A.Leaming to explore nature maks. 目.Fitting in with the environment. D.Two Reliable Al Took:Virtal Agroeomist and PlantVillape C.Leaving wildlife tracks undisturbed. D.Preserving natural resourees. 31.What can the text be classified a? The film M Ocropnr Teacher lells the story of a man who goes diving daily into the A.Joumey insights, B.Sci-Fi story. underwater South Afriean seaforest and develops an affectionate relationship there with an C.Book comimentary. D.Mowie review. octopus().The diver and also the filmmaker was Craig Foster,who delighted millions of nature lovers. 9 Now int a new book.Anhr(两桥的)Sau下ading mhe Wild in a Tawe World. People vary in how well they discriminale and identify foods The variation is explained by Foster describes the entire ecosystem ofthe Great African Seaforest at the Cape of Good a general ability to recogniae objects.We researchers origirally eorized the variability might Hope,and the transforming role it has played in his seareh for wildness.As the title implies. also be associated with people's atitude toward new foods.Those who gndorse stacements like Foster is3 s much at home in the ccean到he书on land. am particular about what 1 ea"have food neopbobiafual of food novelty.Sure enouh The huge comfort from the wild holds irresistible appeal for Foster.Before having any or study did find picky eaters scored worst on our tests of food recognitian:Food neophobia is thought of M Oropaz Teocher,Foster was bumed out on demanding film-making routines negatively correlaed with food recognition abiliry. that deadened his senses.He dived into the cold oceam and located relief there.Later While we were publishing our finding.eeneists wete debaling new findings about how the though,after huge global attention to the octopus film and therefure to him,he suffered from severe sleeplessness.His body and mind breaking doun,he felt a strong pall to find braineodand o Dineren reearch groups had identified brain aras in the visl his way hack to nature. sysiem that responded preferentially to images of food.For instance,looking at a boul of Foster's ineredible engagement with ocean creanares comes through beautifally in this noodes woald activale these brain aras,but mot looking at a pile of string The scientific account.He underseores that we can all develop a more playful relationship with nature. disagreemen was about whal it meant to identify a selectivity for food in brai areas already whether hat means colleting fae leaves to use in our artwork or watching squirrels knoun for their responsiveness to color perform outside our window. 高已真语试题第6项（八2到） 高图夏请试题第6页（共2页） We repeated our initial study with gray-seale images of food The result showed without 第二节（共5小题：每小题25分：满分125分） color,people unsurprisingly made more erors.mistaking different dishes as the same,but 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中速出可以填入空白处的最健透理。建项中有两项 the paer of variation across people was otherwise unchanged Those with a higher general 为多余选项。 visual ability did better with food.Weao foud n effect of removing cor Food neophobi was no longer correlaled with food recognition ability.It was as if whatever advantage the Running offers mmerous advantages such as enhancing health and even forming new adventurous eaters had gained over picky ones was a dependent on color. friendships._3近De3 outo bre2 t the tape at the fimis动ine7 ere are qual奇y tips on We then made an entirely new prediction:Would people with colr blindness be less food how to run cross-country fasker. neophobic than those with narmalo pereepion?Becausee colrlind experienee food in a As with any running plan,boosting your cross-coutryaears with building a base. restricled tsege of color,certnin signals that raise flags about freshness,safety,or otherwise Aeoble(有氧的)fitness comes into ply during his foundational phae,hh里cns3eur drive amiety about novel food could be limiled. mascles are receiving a sfciet amont of oxygen and energy.3 We imited participanes online,hased on how they answered one question about color Apart from cosient rning.for an anaerobic()push,it's essential to occasiceally blindness buried inangsn.The rveyd olind peoplewr add in anaerobie exercise:strides-short bursts of a fasier pace.which can sharpen the legs. indeed less food neophobic than the non-colorblind.Seeing the world with a narrow color range seems to ease an cmotion-based resistance to novel foods. You can do something a little bit quick over a belef duration.3 Training anaerobically Our findings pave the way for addressing extreme cases of food neophobia.As researchers comes in handy for that end-of-the-race kick. learn more about the compliested relevanee between coloe pereeption and food,we might 39Compared to rood rcing.cross-country landseapes are undeniably diverse with develop targeted interventions to improve dietary habits. windy paths,steep hitls or sharp nurns,seeming impossible to gain speed on A good knowiedpe of the types of emrironment you'll be racing grees you know how to engage your 32.What does the underlined word "endoese"mean in paragraph 1? museles differently on the race day. A.Comment on.B.Approve af. C.Worry about. D.Argue against. A track is flat and controlled with most 20 people in a race while in cross-country.you 33.What's the purpose of writing paragraph 2? can have up to 200 people on the starting line.Be aware of who is aromnd you and mse them as a A.To illurstrate an argument. eference point and find that moment o speedt's hard to pta time to coue with B.To emphasize the value of science courses ranging frum flat golf eoes to hilly,muddy paths40 It's more about the C.To explain the background of later tests. compesition,not the time. D.To indicabe a positive academic atmosphere 34.Why are colorblind people less food neophobic according to the study? A.Is there a specifie technique? A.They're born with a bigger sppetile. B.Just focus on the race at hand. B.They're mare expert at recognizing food. C.They prefer lo take risks and try fresh things. C.It enables them to sustain long runs. D.They fail to perceive some food signs causing tension. D.You can refer to landmarks for the directions. 35.How did the author uneover the elfeet of color on emotional tesponses to food? E.So when you do go faster,it wun't be a shock to the body. A.By experiencing food diversity firsthand. F.Familiarity wich the setting of the competition is also a mn. B.By analyzing:feedhack from respondenes G.But when it come线0 aeing eross-.eoun白y,speed m2esm城 C.By esting brains"reaction to colarful foods. D.By monitoring picky eaters"dietary variations. 高已亮语试愿第7页.《共12夏) 高三芙销试弟8买（共12夏》 需三分语言运用（共再节，满分3刘分） 第二节《共10小圆：每小超13分，满分15分) 第一节（其15小题，每小思1分，得分15分） 风读下面灯文，从每思所哈约A。B.C、D四个选项中透出可以填入空白处的最佳 阅读下到短文，在完白处填入！个斌当的单训减超号内单词的玉确形式 心项 Never did Eza's family anticipale opening ther door to a great surprise frum his former A productice combining traditional Chinese opera with Western clasieal mutie tuok place teacher！ 轴1 ondon. 5 yearod Ezra suffered liver damnage frum birth As the disease41 over time. The perfonmance with the name A Hero's Life tells of the story of Cai Lun.a man in the urpency of his need for a liver transplanl became 42 Wihout a functioning liver. Chia's Easiern Han Dymasty credited with 56 invention of paper.It was pmdueed by a Fzra's life would be at severe risk.The complicated transplant process,above all,requires fantous Chinese theatrical fiyure Chen Xinyl,who has devised the performance stye bown as a41 donor,which is really challenging to44 The family had all but given up45 when they reccived a(n)4n kmock on their door. "sympony poetry drama" Carissa Fisher's visit was the 47 of monchs'secret planning and strict medical testing The soundrack.performed by the Fidelio Orchesira.5?(compose)by Sichant to determine if she could be桌suit4 e liver高onor foe E2a Strauss in the 19th century.in a style called a tome poem a single continous movemen:made Fi边et,who had taug城Eara in prese中oul,was deeply mowed and48 o donate part of upof实q闲ssin4r的58(hapier).线in a sympho年 her liver to him after learning of his condition oniine.Her determination was unshakable as "Cai Lun ts a hero,the imentioe of s9 changed civilization and advanced cultural the 49 extensive medicsl evaletinrs,which was thoruugh to ensure both Fisher and Ezra would be 10 during and after the sirpery. progress.u rriingly,healso experened misfortun,whichsmd my sympathybe Whensl she was a perfect maoch.Pisher headed straight to Eara's hoee to share the is a super0(dramai chatacler,”he adds Co出bining a0 y with music(w起) news."The 52 of being that good of a math are slint o none,so i came as a 51 te hundreds of years a and thnd of kilometersn sems unlikely.ou62(nnT me when I finally got that call,"the 20-yar-old recalled,excited. heard A Hero's Lge.the poirng came topether." Fisher's54 act not only promdsed a healthier futue toe Exra,giving Eaa's family Imepating Chinese thealer and Westem mnis is a pcee Chen hse (explre)for strergih to carry on,but ltighlighled the inerefble power of sympathy and humn55 wn dacades,eighe of her ympheay poery aramas perdomed peeviously,but het frst 41.A spread 且.小d C.ceased D.wonened performance in England. 42.A.debatable B.hidden C.apparent D.overlooked "ft's William Shakespeare's home.There's a connection 64 him and the great 43.A well-eatched 且.fan.day-selecied C.newly-bom D.fresh-lenzen 44.A store E find C.generate D.replace pywright Tang Xiae who emerged in China at t same time,"she explains.hen Europ 45.A adyenture U.dignity C.cooperation D.hope sw the rise of syphonic msk ar thesame e as Chirs the rise of Pki Opcra.So1 46.A自mili四 目.cicipated C.unexpecced D.hesiunt love to hring together these two great pertorminee styls sed Lundon is 65 I particelarly 47,Ap心c 且anee C.result D.cause desired to do it." 48.A.managed B.resolved C.demtanded D.karned 4母A went flrough B.called off C complained ahout D.picked ot 5 A.octive B.safe C.oplimistic D.painless 51.A.informed B.reminded C promised D.wiened $2.A.risks 升，efw C.possibilities D.moles 53.A.Ngnet B.chalienge C.choice D.shock 54.A.unselrish B.easy-going C.cio6 ty-drive出 D.iniependent $5.A.uniry B.comeunication C.trust D.cennection A烫巧试第项天是实》 及三翼式您绵加匠（共以现） 第四都分写作（共两节，满分分》 The cameraasa gift from Jade's mocher to her father on his foreth birthday.Since then, 第一节（端分5分》 it had been hiscon for all events,big d smal It had beem insrumetal in eapturing all 量定你是李作，上个月在英因学习期闻倍宿在外我ks5阳袖家，你白回后打算给地 the signifkant milestones in their family.Numerous advanced digital cameras had come omo the 想寄一份其有中国特色的气物。请：用英语给她写一甘笔件，内容包括： market his father had no imention of repcing the easure.But this time she had secretly taken it out and ruined i!Her father would get eoss with her and probably never trust her with 《】)表达感谢： his bclongings again.Thinking of this,Jade pu back the disabled camera quietly in her father's 2)挑选的礼物： drawer in the hope that her father wouldn't find out the truth. 《3)提期对方春收。 Jade remaed distubed for a few days.Then came the day when her fatherwento hi erbeeme Jade's younger sier would be gadusting froe kindergarten and he was 在意 preparing for the ceremony. ()写作词数应为80个左右： "What's wrong with my camera?I was in goodcdst Saturday.Maybe it's toood (2)清按如下格式在答题卡的相应位夏作答， to work,"Jade's father said in disbelief,having tried turming it on several times and failed."Take it easy.dear.Pertaps it's high time 1o change for advanced ce,"Jade's mother comforted him y.tcan'tpart with this big eureHer father responded. Dear Mrs Smtich. 注意 (1)续写可数应为10个左右： 《2)请按如下格式在答圆卡的相应位置作答。 Yours, LiHua Hearing this,Jade gathered up her corage. 第二节（满分25分》 阁读下面材料，积据其内容和所给双幕开头语终写两程。使之构成一篇完整的短文。 "Linbelievahle,"Jade screamed whik examining hercm that,sconds before,had bee aceidentally opped into theser by her.It was her father's favourite.She hod brought ito The next day,when Jade came home,she saw a new smartphone on her desk her class beach barbeeue to tecord memomable moments with her high school classmates.Jade held e camera cstoher chest before drying witha twel.She pressede power several times.No response. Tearsofwelling up in her eyes,Jade gathered her belngings,detemmined toeave ad,wre are you going?Herped ecalled behind her,but the igred them Without saying goodbye.shen away from the barbecue.She wand to takeecamera to the repairman immediately.Uncle Lee,the trusty repaimman for all things digital,could only shake his head,give hera resigned ook and say,"'s beyondepair." 类三变话试第11页（共13夏） 高三英请试意第真美以实) 1 2024—2025 学年度第一学期期末学业水平诊断 高三英语参考答案 第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 1—5 CBBCC 6—10 CAABC 11—15 CAAAB 16—20 BCBCB 第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 50 分） 21—25 DBCAD 26—30 ACBCA 31—35 CBCDB 36—40 GCEFB 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） 41—45 DCABD 46—50 CCBAB 51—55 ACDAD 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 56. the 57. was composed 58. chapters 59. whom 60. dramatic 61. written 62. instantly 63. exploring 64. between 65. where 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （满分 15 分） (One possible version) Dear Mrs Smith, I’ve returned home, safe and sound. Never will I forget the wonderful time I spent in your house. I really appreciate your kind hospitality, which made me feel so comfortable during my stay there. Filled with gratitude, I’ve been thinking of sending you a favored gift to convey my feeling. Considering you’re a Chinese tea addict, I finally decided on a delicate porcelain tea set, each item beautifully crafted with traditional Chinese patterns. I hope it can bring you more enjoyment while having tea. I’ve chosen a reliable international shipping service, which promised the gift will reach your house in a month. Please check the package in time. Hoping you’ll like it. Looking forward to seeing you next time! Yours, Li Hua 第二节 （满分 25 分） (One possible version) Hearing this, Jade gathered up her courage. Full of apology and regret, Jade gave an account of the whole story. “Sorry, dad, it’s all my fault. I know the camera means a lot to you. I hope to buy a new one for you with all my pocket money.” Turning back to fetch her money, she was stopped by her mother. “Honey, it’s just a camera. Your honesty matters most to us,” Her mother said smilingly, hugging her tightly. Relieved, Jade responded with gratitude, “Thank you, Mom. Never will I make such a mistake.” The next day, when Jade came home, she saw a new smartphone on her desk. On it was a note saying, “Jade, you’ve grown up. We’re proud of your integrity. This phone with a great built-in camera is for you. You can use it to capture memorable moments. Love, Dad & Mum.” Jade picked up the smartphone, tears of happiness streaming down her cheeks. She realized her parents’ love and forgiveness were more precious than any possession. She promised to herself that she would be more responsible and considerate, cherishing the trust her parents had in her. 2 附：高三听力录音文稿 Text 1 W: Take this hat — a bit of shade will help. M: Oh, thanks — I’m fine. As long as I have enough water, I can work under the sun all day. W: Yes, but still, you should guard your skin from damage. Text 2 W: It’s extremely important to start making an investment. Even if you don’t have a high-paying job, it’s never too early to start saving. M: Mom, shouldn’t I just focus on studies and sports? W: I’m just saying, start considering saving funds for the future. Text 3 M: Hi Judy. Do you want to play badminton after school around 4:30 p.m.? W: That would be fun, but I’ve got a swimming lesson. It’s usually at 5:30 p.m., but it’s half an hour earlier this afternoon. Text 4 M: We both wanted to be astronauts as children, but it seems impossible to subject myself to the risk and time away from family. W: I’d still rather have an adventurous career! M: Not me — I’d take a job that makes a lot of money any day. Text 5 W: Here are the South American salt flats — the world’s flattest land. M: I can see you in that truck, sweetheart! Do you have more photos? W: I took tons. Look, there’s water over the ground that makes it look like a mirror. Text 6 W: Thanks for accepting this interview. I’m excited to inquire about your life. M: Well, I hate to disappoint. On the surface, my life might seem wild, but my day-to-day routine is quite ordinary. W: So, how could that be? You are the three-time winner of the Best Actor Award! Can you walk down the street without people approaching you? M: Barely. But due to the absence of an office or a studio, I get to spend my time around the house. W: So, a lot of family time? M: Oh, 100%. With two young children, I’m so glad to stay with them all day. Text 7 W: Peter, before you go to the store, please write down everything we need. M: All right. Are you cooking something tonight? Or should I make a reservation to eat out? W: Let’s eat at home. I’ll make rice and chicken, so don’t forget those! Plus, we need a dozen eggs, some noodles, and plenty of vegetables. But please, don’t forget anything. I’ll work late till the evening and I won’t be able to go back out. M: Don’t worry, I’ve got it. Is there anything I can do to help you with your work? W: Oh Peter, you’re sweet. But it’s OK. I can take care of everything. Also, grab some supplies for cleaning the house. We’re almost out of them. M: OK. Always glad to help. W: Here are your car keys. Have a great day! 3 Text 8 W: We’ve got a great game at the World Skateboarding Competition here in Sao Paolo, Brazil. M: Sure do, Jean. All the big names in skateboarding are here. All eyes are on our top three leaders. W: These front-runners are Hutson, Cole, and Rodriquez — all competing for the title of the world’s best skater. M: And don’t forget. We have 200 participants this year. Among them are some of the rising athletes in the sport. W: Great point, Steve. It’s truly anyone’s game. M: First up is Hutson — dropping in. Over the first jump he goes, and ouch! He hits the ground — hard! W: Emergency support is coming out. Hopefully, he hasn’t suffered any broken bones. M: He’s back on his feet, thankfully. It even looks like he’s ready to continue skating! But still, that accident will affect his score considerably. W: Ladies and gentlemen, cheers for this brave man — please! Text 9 W: Thanks for checking me in. I just dropped off my bags and want to hit the city. Do you mind telling me about Boston — it’s my first time here. M: Sure thing. I grew up in New England, and I know a lot about this city. What brings you to Boston, anyway? W: I’ve always wanted to visit the Northeast. Plus, it’s a great reason to get away from work. What is New England exactly? M: New England is the northeast region of the US. It comprises six states, all of which were among the first states established by British settlers. W: I see. So, what was Boston’s role then? M: It was one of the first trading ports between Europe and the new world. Then, Boston became an important place for the fight for American independence. W: Wow, you know a lot about this! M: I love studying history. The port, the Freedom Trail, and Faneuil Hall all tell this history. W: I do, too. Sounds like a plan! M: But first, I’d walk through North End if I were you — you’ll love that neighborhood’s coffee shops. W: Great! Where after? M: Then, you can join a walking tour at the port. W: Awesome. M: Also, the Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins are our sports teams, if you want to catch a game. W: Well, I’m pretty unfamiliar with those teams, but the historical tours sound great! Text 10 In women’s fashion, there are few names more famous than Coco Chanel. I’ve followed in her footsteps and admired her work since I was a child. This inspiration brought me to work for the Chanel company and give suggestions on new looks and styles for the brand. Coco Chanel, the founder of the Chanel fashion house, was born in France in the late 1800s. As a young daughter in a poor family, Coco suffered a lot. In her teenage years, she began singing and performing at concert halls. But after meeting a wealthy man in the fashion industry, Coco left this job and was 4 introduced to a life full of art and leisure. After moving to Paris in 1908, she created the first designs for her fashion label. Two years later, she opened her first hat shop, and the Chanel brand had begun. These first designs are credited to have formed the modern fashion style for women that we have today. Before this shift, women’s fashion was designed by men and featured many restricting and uncomfortable items of clothing. From Chanel’s “little black dress” to its beautiful jewelry, Coco showed the world that fashion means much more than just clothing. To Chanel, fashion represents artistic design and the bravery to be yourself. I’m eager to carry on her dream in this company today, and I believe everyone who wears our brand will feel this tradition.