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2024—2025学年度下学期2022级 5.3模拟一英语试卷 命题人：卫群红 审题人：王会文 考试时间：2025年5月3日 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．What is the man doing? A．Checking in for a flight. B．Asking for information. C．Looking for his luggage. 2．What does the woman imply about Tom? A．He needs to manage his time better. B．He should avoid taking the school bus. C．He should take a different route to school. 3．What can we infer from the conversation? A．The woman doesn’t like spiderman movies. B．The woman prefers to watch movies at home. C．The man will try to book tickets earlier next time. 4．What can we learn about the woman? A．She took a moon trip. B．She was awarded a prize. C．She just finished a book 5．What’s the conversation mainly about? A．Job cuts. B．Business expansions C．Employee promotions 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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．Where does the conversation take place? A．In a restaurant. B．In a gym. C．In a grocery. 7.What does the woman order for a starter? A．A tomato salad. B．A Thai chicken and rice. C．French onion soup 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．When is the meeting to be held? A．At 9 a.m.. B．At 12 p.m.. C．At 1 p.m.. 9．Why is the meeting time changed? A．Because the meeting room is occupied. B．Because the man hasn’t finished his report C．Because the man has another meeting to attend. 10．How will Steven get informed of the change? A．By the man. B．By announcement. C．By email. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11．Why can’t the woman come to class? A．She has a different class. B．She’ll see a doctor. C．She has a mid-term exam. 12．Where are the articles and video available? A．In the email. B．On the Internet. C．In the library. 13．What does the office need? A．A note from the doctor. B．An email from the woman. C．The examination paper. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．What does the man decide to do first? A．Sign up for a yearly membership B．Book a personal training session. C．Choose the monthly membership plan. 15．What is the cost of a single personal training session? A．25. B．30. C．250. 16．What is included in the gym membership? A．Access to group classes. B．A discount on yearly plans. C．Free personal training sessions 17．What can we infer about the man? A．He is new to fitness training. B．He is only interested in group classes. C．He prefers flexibility in his membership. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．Who is the probable audience? A．Health care and health insurance staff. B．International students and scholars in Harvard University. C．All the full-time and part-time students in Harvard University. 19．What is the benefit of buying health insurance? A．To meet the responsibility. B．To get all medical cost covered. C．To get protected against the high medical cost. 20．Who needn’t buy Harvard health plan? A．International scholars. B．Visiting professors. C．International students. 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和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 2025 Metropolis Marathon Registration Guide The 2025 Metropolis Marathon will take place on December 1 in the districts of Downtown, Riverside, and Uptown.For interested runners, the following is a guide for registration. Registration Period From October 9 at 8 pm to October 14 at noon, participants can log on to either the official website of the Metropolis Marathon or the MetMar app. They can then select the corresponding races and events for registration.A drawing will be held,for which the results will be announced on the afternoon of October 24. After the results are announced, participants have to complete the registration payment before October 28 at noon. Registration Fee For foreign runners, the registration fee for the full marathon is $235 per person, $145 per person for the half marathon, and $80 for the fitness running program. Domestic runners pay $225, S135, and $70 respectively. Entry Requirements Direct entry is offered to top finishers of previous Metropolis races (e.g., Women’s Half Marathon, Riverside Half Marathon). Additionally, 100 participants from the 2024 Virtual Run can enter via lottery(抽签).Qualified runners must register between October 9 and October 17. Charity Program This year, the Metropolis Marathon will continue to offer charity spots. Registration opens at 8 pm on October 9 with a total of 800 seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Charity runners who successfully register are automatically confirmed and do not need to enter the drawing. Key Notes ●Late payments will result in disqualification. ●International runners must provide valid (有效的)passports and medical reports. ●NO refunds are allowed after October 28. 21．When will the registration result be released? A．On Oct 9. B．On Oct 14. C．On Oct 17. D．On Oct 24. 22．Who can get direct entry? A．Athletes of the 2024 Virtual Run. B．Participants of fitness running program. C．Winners of past Metropolis races. D．Foreign runners paying $235. 22．What can a runner do to secure a charity spot? A．Enter the runner lottery. B．Register within 800 seats. C．Pay an additional fee. D．Submit a charity application. B In Baltimore, Our Kids Read, a nonprofit offers three free books to every child who walks into its bookstore. And unlike the library, the books are never expected back. Kids “check out” at the front of the store. but instead of handing over cash, all they have to do is sign up for the nonprofit’s Reading Buddy program, which matches young readers with adults who read with them once or twice a week in 45-minute online meetings to promote literacy (读写能力).“Every child should have someone reading to them at night,” said Jahmal Lake, executive director of Our Kids Read. Lake established Our Kids Read in 2021, but he quickly realized that he needed to do more than just distribute donated books. “I think that the mistake a lot of nonprofits make is that they think they can back up a truck full of resources to the communities they want to serve and that they’re doing something.”Lake said. “But if that community is not equipped to make good use of those resources, you might as well have given them a brick.” On the bookshelves and across tables, there are books like “Black Boy Joy” and “Eyes That Kiss in the Corners”, picture books in English and Spanish, poetry collections, and even graphic novels. The range of options plays into Lake's vision of turning non-readers into bookworms by directing kids to books on subjects they already love. Research shows kids are more likely to finish and love books they pick out themselves. To promote the Reading Buddy program, Our Kids Read goes into elementary schools-Lake also plans to set up several little free libraries to encourage reading. The Baltimore Community Foundation has given Our Kids Read over $25,000. Vice President of Community Impact Crystal Harden-Lindsey said Our Kids Read is vital to promoting literacy, the foundation for academic success, economic mobility and civil engagement. 24．What is a feature of Our Kids Read bookstore? A．It offers free books to adults and kids. B．It holds reading competitions weekly. C．It engages kids in reading books to adults. D．It requires kids to register for a program. 25．What does Lake think of merely donating books? A．Insufficient. B．Meaningful. C．Motivating. D．Unnecessary 26．Why does the bookstore offer diverse books? A．To expand kids’ reading range. B．To develop students’ love for books C．To broaden kids' visions on book selection D．To encourage kids’ interest in school subjects 27．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Bookstore offers kids free books to promote business. B．Charity partners with schools to teach students reading. C．Nonprofit boosts child literacy through multiple measures. D．Program enhances family bond by shared reading activities. C Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive(认知的)crisis of our time.In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century,Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose(散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades，similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits.Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums-outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention.In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background: A wider focus，in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid， quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games？These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink―with history as our guide―how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 28．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 29．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular D．Modern people have limited reading time. 30．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 31．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. D New research reveals that “intensive domain-specific training” like mathematics fundamentally reshapes brain activity during complex problem solving, offering insights into the cognitive neuroscience (认知神经科学) of concentration. A study published in Cognitive Neuroscience compared graduate students in math-related fields with peers in non-mathematical fields to investigate how long-term specialized practice influences thinking processes. Participants watched video demonstrations of multi-step mathematical problems while wearing brain-wave-monitoring caps to track brain activity. The study found clear differences: non-math Students’ front brain areas (linked to memory and focus) worked harder as they struggled to follow logical steps.In contrast, math-intensive students displayed synchronized (同步的) slow brain waves connecting the frontal and upper-back brain areas, which are responsible for abstract reasoning and spatial processing. These slow brain rhythms, typically observed during deep sleep, appeared to facilitate efficient communication between distant neural networks during intense focus. These findings indicate that repeated exposure to complex problem solving allows math-trained complex analysis. This “neural efficiency” ― the brain’s adaptability through training ― mirrors patterns in other experts: experienced musicians’ brains show similar slow waves when composing and athletes enter similar “flow states” during competitions. Most importantly, researchers confirm such neural efficiency isn’t inborn but develops through deliberate practice.Students with equal IQs but less math training lacked these distinctive wave patterns.However, those who engaged in repetition and intentional study eventually developed such patterns,becoming more efficient in solving problems. By the same logic, these findings hint at a trade-off that people should keep in mind ― particularly as artificial intelligence(AI) and other tools offer tempting shortcuts for various forms of problem solving. Dr. Elena Torres, lead researcher of the study, further warns that over-reliance to a calculator or ask AI to summarize an essay, we are losing an opportunity to improve our own skills and practise deep concentration for ourselves.” Torres urges “a strategic balance ― use AI for repetitive labor, thanks to its fast data processing and continuous operation, but reserve complex challenges for deep, tech-free focus.” 32．What was the main purpose of the new research? A．To study how specialized training affects brains. B．To investigate how AI tools influence learning. C．To compare brain activity among math experts. D．To measure IQ levels across different specialists. 33．How did non-math students’ brains differ from those of math students in complex problem solving? A．Their front-top parts worked together. B．They showed random sleep-like waves. C．Their front area worked with extra effort. D．They processed information automatically. 34．What is crucial to developing“neural efficiency”according to the text? A．Long-term focused practice. B．Inborn abstract reasoning talent. C．Random exposure to complex problems. D．Training on memorizing basic logical steps. 35．What do Dr. Elena Torres’ quotes highlight in the last paragraph? A．AI tools limit independent learning opportunities. B．Technology improves efficiency in complex tasks. C．Overusing shortcuts harms cognitive development. D．AI tools reduce motivation for deep concentration 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。 Have you ever thought that taking short breaks during a walk could actually help you burn more calories? Scientists have discovered that short bursts of activity can burn more energy than continuous exercise.For example, several groups of quick walks or stair climbs for just 10 to30seconds use 20% to 60% more energy than walking nonstop for the same distance. 36 Similar to a car using more fuel when starting a journey, our body works harder at the beginning of any movement. This is because it needs to warm up our muscles and get into a rhythm. These short bursts of activity might not last long, but they require a lot of energy. 37 As someone who sits most of the day, I used to think exercise meant hours at the gym. But when I tried replacing my afternoon coffee breaks with three 90-second stair climbs, something surprising happened. 38 My body adjusted to the activity, and what once felt like a struggle gradually turned into a manageable routine.As this happened, I unexpectedly felt more focused and energized throughout the day. These “exercise snacks” fit well into my busy schedule, proving that working out doesn’t require large blocks of time. 39 Every stair climb or short walk wakes up the body. Health isn’t built in a day at the gym ― it’s made through small, consistent actions. Simply replace one of your usual sitting breaks with just a single a single minute of walking, and you’ll be amazed at how small actions can reshape your physical vitality. 40 A．Now I see fitness differently. B．Every step counts, no matter how short it is! C．This finding matches perfectly with my own experience. D．This happens because the body needs extra energy to start moving. E．Actually, short exercise breaks can increase your energy consumption. F．At first, even 20 seconds left me breathless, but over time, it became easier. G．The more time and effort you put into exercise, the more calories you will burn. 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人空百处的最佳选项。 Last spring, Clara and I teamed up for a school geology project studying unusual rock formations on Pine Hill. 41 with notebooks and basic tools,we set off eagerly, 42 that this adventure would teach us more than just about rocks. The first two days went smoothly.We drew stone patterns and recorded colour variations. Clara’s artistic abilities 43 well with my systematic data collection skills. However, on Wednesday morning, 44 struck.While climbing to our usual observation spot, I tripped, sending our measurement 45 rolling down the hillside. My heart sank as we watched our only compass(指南针)disappear into thick bushes. “Without those tools...”I said, frustration choking my voice.“Wait,”Clara interrupted, 46 the afternoon shadows stretching across the rocks.“Remember what Mr. Evans taught about using natural markers?" Her eyes lit up with a(n) 47 . We spent the afternoon 48 .Clara tracked shadow lengths while I compared rock layers. When shadows proved 49 , we used fern(蕨类植物) growth patterns as directional guides. Sometimes we argued about methods, but 50 our approaches came together like building blocks. By Friday, we’d created a(n) 51 mapping system using nature’s clues. Our final presentation surprised everyone.The teachers 52 our creative method, but the real reward was discovering how different ideas combined to create 53 . That evening, Clara showed me her project journal. Beside rock sketches,she’d written:“Stones survive storms through 54 . So do good teams.”I smiled, realizing our rocky challenge had taught us a valuable lesson: the strongest 55 doesn’t lie in mountains,but in teamwork. 41．A．Armed B．Burdened C．Linked D．Rewarded 42．A．proud B．doubtful C．unaware D．worried 43．A．developed B．balanced C．replaced D．competed 44．A．conflict B．disaster C．chance D．inspiration 45．A．ropes B．books C．notes D．tools 46．A．pointing at B．marking down C．running after D．blocking out 47．A．idea B．surprise C．secret D．promise 48．A．reflecting B．experimenting C．planning D．wandering 49．A．helpful B．dangerous C．unreliable D．interesting 50．A．suddenly B．occasionally C．frequently D．gradually 51．A．interactive B．imaginary C．alternative D．advanced 52．A．tested B．improved C．selected D．praised 53．A．connections B．stories C．solutions D．presentations 54．A．luck B．unity C．silence D．speed 55．A．foundation B．argument C．desire D．system 第二节语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或使用括号内单词的适当形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卷上的相应位置。 Inside a workshop in Lyon, France, the soft rhythm of weaving（织布）machines fills the air as colorful threads move smoothly. For centuries，silk-making traditions, passed down through generations， 56 (shape)Lyon’s identity.In these workshops, skilled workers use silk-screen printing, 57 technique originating in China, to layer colors one by one. 58 (remarkable），creating a single scarf can involve up to 30 different colors, each requiring its own screen and printing step.This 59 (detail) Process, demanding steady hands and sharp eyes, ensures that every piece is unique and full of character. Lyon’s connection to silk dates back to ancient times, 60 the city became a key gateway for Chinese silk entering Europe.During the Roman Empire，Lyon’s location along the Rhine River made it an important trading center.The 61 (arrive)of silk brought significant cultural and economic changes, establishing long-lasting ties between China and France. Even the street designs of Lyon’s Old Town 62 (tailor) to protect silk products from wind and rain during transport, showing how silk influenced the city’s development in many ways. Today, Lyon is still celebrated 63 a center for silk production, design, and cultural exchange，64 (inspire) many famous fashion houses around the world. Thanks to China’s Belt and Road initiative,new trade routes are bringing fresh 65 (opportunity）to Lyon.This renewed partnership continues to weave a future of shared creativity and innovation. 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，上周你校举办了“劳模校友进校园”宣讲活动。请你以“Learming from Model Workers”为题，给你校英文报Youth写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1．劳模故事；2．劳模精神；3．感受和启发。 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。 Learning from Model Workers 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 阅读所给材料，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。 Mary watched as students crowded around a notice announcing that the school’s radio station was looking for a second host.Butterflies filled her stomach-she had always dreamed of becoming a campus host. The radio station was a big deal:it aired music, school announcements, and entertaining shows that everyone tuned into during lunch breaks. Olivia,the current host, was confident and talented, earning widespread admiration.In contrast, Mary was naturally shy, and speaking in front of others made her nervous. Still,she decided to give it a try, even as a classmate remarked, “You?You can barely read aloud in class without stumbling（磕磕绊绊）！” Not discouraged, Mary practiced every evening by reading aloud from her textbooks. At first，she stumbled over her words, but gradually her reading grew smoother and her pronunciation clearer. She even borrowed books on public speaking from the library to learn vocal techniques.While her classmates chatted and laughed，she quietly absorbed every detail，determined to build her skills. The day of the interview finally arrived.Holding the cold microphone, Mary felt her hands grow sweaty. She read the required texts perfectly-rehearsed (排练) thousands of times-but she struggled during the improvised (即兴的) part. “Sir, I’ve been practicing for months, and I’m willing to work hard to learn,” she begged. Mr.Carter smiled gently and said, “I appreciate your determination and your excellent reading.But during a live broadcast, anything can happen，and you need to draw your audience’s attention with genuine emotion rather than simply reading from a script.” That day, no one passed the interview; everyone left except Mary. Lost in thought she realized, “The problem isn’t with my pronunciation or reading...”It suddenly struck her that she could join the radio team in a supporting role to learn what it truly takes to be a host. 注意： 1．写作词数应为150左右； 2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 She asked Mr.Carter for permission and began by taking on small tasks. Then one day, Mr.Carter rushed in with unexpected news: Olivia had suddenly fallen ill. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 高三年级5.3英语答案 1-5 BACBA 6-10 ACACC 11-15 BBACB 16-20 ACBCA 21-23 DCB 24-27 DABC 28-31 ABBD 32-35 ACAC 35-40 DCFAB 41-45 ACBBD 46-50 AABCD 51-55 CDCBA 56．have shaped 57．a 58．Remarkably 59．detailed 60．when 61．arrival 62．were tailored 63．as 64．inspiring 65．opportunities 应用文参考范文 One possible version: Learning from Model Workers Last week, our school invited several outstanding graduates who are model workers to share their stories. One of them, Mr.Chen, has been devoted to teaching at a poverty-stricken mountain school since 1997. Despite the difficult conditions, he selflessly aided the students, funded learning clubs and took good care of boarding students. I’m filled with admiration for Chen’s story, which inspires me to face challenges courageously and pursue my dreams with the same selfless spirit. This activity makes me realize that true success lies in making a positive impact on others. I’m determined to follow in the model workers’ footsteps and work hard to make the world brighter. 读后续写参考范文 She asked Mr. Carter for permission and began by taking on small tasks. Organizing scripts, preparing playlists and setting the facilities, Mary threw herself into these tasks, treating each one as an opportunity to learn. During breaks, she observed Olivia’s hosting techniques-how she handled technical issues and managed to make the audience feel excited and engaged. When no one was around, she would practice, pretending to host her own show, announcing imaginary school news, reciting poems, or introducing songs, just like Olivia did. As days turned into weeks, her notebook was filled with her thoughts and reflections. Mary felt more confident, and she hoped she could finally share her voice with the school. Then one day, Mr.Carter rushed in with unexpected news: Olivia had suddenly fallen ill. Mary stood up, her palms sweating but voice steady. “I’ve learned a lot these days. May I try?” The studio fell silent. Mr. Carter studied her determined face and nodded. Holding the cold mic tightly, Mary’s clear voice flowed through speakers. She perfectly reported the news that day, played up beat music, and even shared fun stories about their school’s history. Students paused their sandwiches, recognizing the new voice. By broadcast end, the radio office buzzed with approval. Mr. Carter smiled, “Seems we already have our second host. ” Mary was still holding the mic, which wasn’t cold anymore, but held the warmth of every host who’d ever panicked, triumphed, and grown here-including her. 听力录音文稿 Text 1 M: Excuse me, where can I check in for Flight CA123 to Beijing? W: The check-in counters are on the second floor. But you'd better hurry; boarding starts in 30 minutes. M: Thank you! I’ll head there right now. Text 2 W: Tom, why are you late for class again? M: I missed the school bus this morning, and the next one was delayed due to traffic. W:You should set your alarm earlier to avoid this next time. Text 3 M: Do you want to watch the new spiderman movie this weekend? W: I’d love to, but the tickets are sold out. Maybe we can try next week? M: Sure, I’ll check the schedule and book in advance. Text 4 W: Jim, guess what? My book is awarded for North American Wildlife Pop-up Book for First Time Writer Prize! M:Wow!You must be over the moon. Text 5 W: OK, the boss just told me the company is only cutting a few jobs.She said not to worry. M: How is that supposed to make me feel better?Steve just got fired today. W: But she said the company is fine. M: Sounds like she is trying to hide the truth. Text 6 M: Hello. W: Hi. A table for two, please. M: Of course. Over here, please. Here’s the menu. W: Thank you. M: Are you ready to order? W: Yes, we are. M: What would you like for your starter, French onion soup or a tomato salad? W:French onion soup,please. M: And for your main course? W:Mmm, I’m not sure.I don’t know whether to have the steak or Thai chicken. M: Sorry, the steak is sold out today. W: Then, I’d like the Thai chicken and rice please. M: OK, a Thai chicken and rice.What would you like to drink? W: I’ll have a fresh range juice and a cappuccino, lase. M: OK, thank you. Text 7 M: Hi, Anna. Do you have a minute to talk about the meeting next Tuesday? W: Sure. We said 11, didn’t we? M: Yeah, we did. But I have a bit of a problem with the time. Would it be possible to move it? W: Oh, I see. We could postpone it to 1 p.m., for example. Or bring it forward to earlier in the morning. What would suit you? M: Could we make it 9 o’clock? That would really help me. I have another important meeting in the central office at 12. W: No problem. It's important you're there. M: Thanks a lot, Anna. W: Do you need help with any preparation? M: No, that's all fine. My report is ready and I'm looking forward to presenting it. W: Great. M: I can tell Steven about the time change. I'll see him later. W: Don’t worry about telling Steven. I'll send an email to everyone to confirm the time has changed and with an updated meeting invite. M: Great. Thanks, Anna. Text 8 W: Excuse me, Mr. Henderson? M: Yes, Diana. How can I help you? W:I'm sorry,but I can’t come to class next Wednesday.I have a doctor’s appointment. M: OK. Thanks for letting me know. W: Is there anything to do at home? M: Let me just check my notebook. OK, first of all, you need to read chapters 17, 19 and 20 in the book. There are also some articles and a video to watch---those are online. I'll post the links online in the usual place. W: Chapters 17 to 20. M: Except chapter 18. W: Ah, OK. Um... is there a deadline? M:Yes, this Friday.But there’s something else.I was going to give you all a practice test. W: A practice test? M: Yes, to help people prepare for the mid-term exam. W: Ah. All right. M: Don’t worry, I can send you the practice test by email on Wednesday. Can you send it to me before Friday? W: Sure, no problem. M: And don’t forget to bring a certificate from the doctor to the office. W: Thanks, Mr. Henderson! I’ll do that. M: You’re welcome, Diana. Take care. Text 9 M: Excuse me, I’d like to sign up for a membership. Can you tell me about the options? W: Sure! We have three plans: monthly, quarterly, and yearly. The yearly plan is the most cost-effective, but the monthly one is more flexible. M: I think I’ll go for the monthly plan. How much is it? W: It’s $50 per month, and you can cancel anytime. M: Great. Do you offer any personal training sessions? W: Yes, we do. Our trainers are certified, and you can book sessions based on your fitness goals. M: That sounds good.How much does a session cost? W: It’s 30 per session, or you can get a package of 10 sessions for 250. M: I’ll take the package. Also, are there any group classes included in the membership? W: Absolutely! We have yoga, spinning, and HIIT classes. You can join any of them for free. M: Perfect. I’ll sign up for the monthly plan and the training package. W: Great choice! Let me get the paperwork ready for you. Text 10 M: Good morning! Here’s some information about health insurance.Health care and health insurance are important during your stay at Harvard.It is crucial that you learn about the differences between the medical care system in your own country and that in the United States. Arranging paying for medical care is your responsibility. The best way to meet this responsibility is to get health insurance coverage to protect you against high cost. Access to health insurance depends on your connection with the University. Requirements for health insurance also vary. American law requires that any full-time and part-time student registered in an institution of high learning in America must participate in a student health insurance program or in a health plan of comparable coverage. Therefore, all Harvard University students are automatically registered in the Harvard University Health Plan unless they can show that they have similar health insurance coverage on their own. International scholars are not required to purchase the Harvard health insurance plan. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$