2025届安徽省马鞍山市高三第一次教学质量监测（一模）英语试题

2025年马鞍山市高三第一次教学质量监测 英语 注意事项： 1.答卷前，务必将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡上 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动， 务必擦净后再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效 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 weather like now? A.Rainy. B.Sunny. C.Cloudy. 2.What does Judy want to be? A.A doctor. B.An actress. C.A teacher. 3.What did the man think of the movie? A.Quite boring. B.Very exciting. C.Totally unexpected. 4.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A party. B.A present. C.A hairstyle. 5.When is Mark required to arrive at the court? A.At 2:20 p.m. B.At 2:40 p.m. C.At 3:00 p.m. 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.Why is Lily worried about the upcoming exam? A.She doesn't study hard. B.She always makes mistakes. C.She isn't fully prepared yet. 7.What does Jack advise Lily to do? A.Check her progress. B.Make a plan for herself. C.Ask her teacher for support 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.Why does the man call China Mobile Customer Service? A.To report a problem with his Internet. B.To complain about the service charge. C.To apply for a new Internet connection. 9.What will the Customer Service do? A.Send a repairman over. B.Set a new account number. C.Replace the network of the area. 英语第1页共8页 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.What kind of tea does the woman recommend? A.White tea. B.Black tea. C.Maofeng tea. 11.What does the man say about the teacups in the UK? A.They are smaller. B.They are bigger. C.They are better-looking. 12.How much tea does the man want in total? A.Half a kilogram. B.One kilogram. C.Two kilograms 13.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Guide and traveler. B.Boss and secretary. C.Customer and salesperson. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.Why does the man talk to the woman? A.To inquire about getting a ticket. B.To make friends with her. C.To ask for some coins. 15.Where does the woman live? A.In San Jose. B.In Charlotte C.In Nashville. 16.What does the man intend to do next week? A.Go on a business trip. B.Visit an old friend. C.Enjoy a music festival. 17.How are the speakers going to South Park Station? A.By coach. B.By subway. C.By taxi. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the main attraction for families at Sunnywood? A.The forest center. B.The Sports Club C.The indoor World of Water. 19.Why is Sunnywood good for families according to the speaker? A.It has a shopping center. B.It is traffic-free. C.It offers free bike rides. 20.What is the speaker's purpose in giving the talk? A.To recommend a holiday destination. B.To describe her travelling experience. C.To offer advice to frequent shoppers. 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。 This weekend features so many great kid-friendly holiday events happening to get you in the holiday spirit,including plenty of tree lightings in Detroit.Check out more things to do in Detroit for the Jan.24-26 weekend below! Full Moon Night Hike at Farmington Hills Nature Center (Jan.24,2025) Address:33947 Argonne Road,Farmington Hills Cost:$3/person Families can enjoy a guided sensory hike through the trails.Dress for the weather.For ages 5 and up. Registration required. Rock the Rink at Mount Clemens Ice Arena (Jan.25,2025) Address:200 N.Groesbeck Highway,Mount Clemens Cost:$8/admission,$4/skate rental This family-friendly open ice skating event features popular music and black lights. 英语第2页共8页 Canterbury Village Tree Lighting (Jan.25,2025) Address:2325 Joslyn Ct.,Lake Orion Cost:Free Families can see the 45-foot-tall tree lit up with holiday music and dancing lights.Also,fire pits, cheap hot cocoa,holiday characters and more. The Wizard of Oz at Skyline High School (Jan.26,2025) Address:2552 N.Maple Road,Ann Arbor Cost:$15/adult,$10/student,$5/ages 10 and under This musical is based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,a 1900 novel by L.Frank Baum and performed by children in grades 9-12. 21.Where can skating lovers go for the weekend? A.Farmington Hills. B.Mount Clemens. C.Lake Orion. D.Ann Arbor. 22.How does Canterbury Village Tree Lighting differ from other events? A.It prepares dancing activities. B.It holds kid-friendly events. C.It is free of charge for admission. D.It offers expensive hot drinks. 23.What can attenders do at Skyline High School this weekend? A.Enjoy a musical. B.Read a novel by Baum. C.Go for a guided hike D.Join in a performance. Miguel Angel Gallo,born in Barcelona in 1933,has always had a passion for art.However,with limited financial resources and 13 children to feed and educate,becoming an artist was not a practical option for him at the time.And about 10 years ago,Gallo's wife was diagnosed (with Alzheimer's disease,and her condition worsened to the point that she had to move into a care home.This challenging period marked the beginning of Gallo's artistic journey,when he was already 83 years old. Gallo initially studied mechanical engineering in Barcelona and later worked for a company in Zaragoza.In 1966,he pursued management studies at IESE Business School in Barcelona,and by 1968,he had become an associate professor there. With his academic background,Gallo was determined to study at a respected institution.However, when he applied to study art in Barcelona,he was encouraged to pursue art history instead.He was firm, replying,"No,I want to paint."The course was initially set for four years,but due to the need to balance it with his family commitments,it took Gallo seven years to complete it.He graduated at the age of 90. Gallo admires Francisco de Zurbaran for his masterful use of white,and Joaquin Sorolla for his skillful use of light.Reflecting on his artistic journey,he noted,"Studying art has strengthened my belief that the truly great things in life are goodness,truth,and beauty.I don't mind making money,but increasingly,those other things matter most to me." Some of Gallo's works were featured in an exhibition in Graus,a small village in the Pyrenees,where they were displayed for six months.Gallo humbly acknowledged,"After completing my degree,would I call myself an artist?I don't know,but at least now I have a piece of paper that says I am." 24.What can be learnt about Gallo from paragraphs 1 and 2? A.He prioritized his family over his interest. B.He became a professor in his 20s. C.He had a natural talent for doing business. D.He lived with poor health for long. 25.What happened to Gallo when he applied to study art in Barcelona? A.He was required to study longer. B.He was not advised to paint. C.He was introduced to other institutes. D.He was not allowed to get a degree. 英语第3页共8页 26.How has studying art affected Gallo? A.He has reflected on his health condition. B.He has become much humbler. C.He has reinterpreted the meaning of wealth. D.He has developed true friendships. 27.What is the best title for the text? A.Miguel Angel Gallo:An Art Genius B.Miguel Angel Gallo:A Late Start to Art C.An Art Exhibition of Miguel Angel Gallo D.Artistic Principles Set by Miguel Angel Gallo C Making fabric from waste potato plants could offer a more sustainable alternative to pure cotton,as pressure grows on the fashion industry to reduce its environmental impact. Potatoes pose a headache for farmers.The tubers (are harvested and eaten,but the above-ground plant contains solanine,which is poisonous,so it can't be used for animal feed.Farmers usually remove this matter before potatoes are harvested. Now,a UK startup company,Fibe,wants to avoid this waste by extracting (fibres from potato stems (to make a sustainable fabric.In April,it introduced the world's first potato thread ()a mixture of 75 per cent cotton and 25 per cent potato fibres. The approach began as a project by a group of design engineering students,including Gal-Shohet,at Imperial College London.Tasked with designing a sustainable business concept,the group investigated using waste plants to create a more sustainable alternative to cotton.The students chose potato plants because they are mass-produced all over the world,are rich in fibres and their leaves have no other practical use.They turned their idea into a business after graduating in 2022. Fibe primarily uses non-biological process to extract the fibres."Once raw fibres are extracted,they are cleaned and graded to produce soft balls.The potato fibres are similar in quality to cotton,"says Gal-Shohet.However,because the land is already being used to grow potatoes,potato fibres require 99.7 per cent less water and produce 82 per cent fewer carbon emissions ()as well as needing no additional land,according to Fibe's internal analysis. Muhammad Tausif at the University of Leeds,UK,who has worked with Fibe,says industry demand for sustainable fibres is growing,but the company will need to prove its potato fibres have the "length, fineness and strength"to compete with cotton."For a fibre to be successful and to be made into a product, these are the key factors,"he says. 28.What do the underlined words"this matter"in paragraph 2 refer to? A.Pure cotton. B.The poisonous tuber. C.Animal feed. D.The above-ground plant. 29.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4? A.Summarize the previous paragraphs. B.Add some background information. C.Provide some advice for the students. D.Introduce a new topic for discussion. 30.What does Fibe's internal analysis highlight about using potato fibres? A.Its standard requirements. B.Its environmental advantages. C.Its technical barriers. D.Its wide applications. 英语第4页共8页 31.What does Tausif expect of Fibe? A.It should demonstrate its fibres'competitive qualities. B.It should secure business partners as soon as possible. C.It should make a big difference to the fibre industry. D.It should launch appealing products into the market. D Pompeii's plaster cast(石膏模型)human figures aren't who they were assumed to be,genetic tests have revealed,highlighting the way idealised stories can be projected onto archaeological ( evidence.The analysis also reveals that the demography (of Pompeii was far more complicated and diverse than previously thought. When Vesuvius erupted in AD 79,many of Pompeii's residents were covered and died,and as their bodies were destroyed gradually by natural processes,cavities()formed that perfectly preserved their positions in their final moments.In the 19th century,archaeologists developed a method of pouring plaster into the cavities to make life-like casts.Since then,more than 100 of these casts have been made, preserving the victims'shapes along with any remaining bones.However,it has long been known that many of the plaster casts were arranged into different poses and sometimes placed together to add to the drama of the Pompeii story,says Valeria Amoretti at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii in Naples,Italy. To learn more about who these people were,Amoretti and her teammates examined 14 of the plaster casts and extracted DNA from bones in five of them. What they found has completely changed the established interpretations of who they were.An adult wearing a golden bracelet with a child on the lap was long believed to be the child's mother.The DNA analysis shows the adult is actually a male who is biologically unrelated to the child.A nearby figure, formerly interpreted as being the father,was also unrelated to the supposed mother and child. Alissa Mittnik at Harvard University says the study highlights the importance of applying science before interpreting archaeology at face value."Ultimately,it reminds us that the most obvious,dramatic or sensational explanations do not always hold true,encouraging us to stay aware of and question our assumptions,"she says. 32.What is stressed about the analysis in paragraph 1? A.It has solved a complicated social issue. B.It is based on well-documented stories. C.It challenges a long-held assumption. D.It needs further supporting evidence. 33.What can be learned about the plaster casts according to Amoretti? A.They have fallen victim to the wear of time. B.They were repositioned to enhance dramatic effects. C.They had mostly been made before the 19th century. D.They represented advanced workmanship at the time. 34.What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the DNA analysis? A.Its findings. B.Its methods C.Its samples. D.Its motivations. 35.How does Mittnik find the study? A.Conventional. B.Inspirational. C.Complicated. D.Prejudiced. 英语第5页共8页 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。 August is the time of year when I turn my attention to harvesting lavender ()Cutting lavender flowers is something you can and should do regularly over the summer months.36 They can be useful for a range of projects in your home. Harvest lavender for cooking and drinking.One reason to harvest lavender is for use in recipes and drinks.You can add lavender to sugar to make a lavender sugar.But remember,when it comes to using lavender,in most cases less is more.37 Harvest lavender for home decoration.I often simply bring lavender inside and then arrange it in vases in my home.It looks and smells great,enhancing my living spaces.38 For example,I take the base for my Christmas wreath (and place lavender stems in bunches around it,securing these to the wreath with my homemade lines.This is another good way to dry lavender to ready it for other uses. Harvest lavender to drive unwanted insects.Many insects do not enjoy the smell of lavender,which makes it a great natural repellent ()39 Plant it in sunny areas of the garden or near your home's entryways to help keep these areas insect-free. _40 No matter how much lavender you have growing in your garden,you can find your own ways to use what you bring into your home. A.So don't overdo it. B.Above are my ways to use lavender. C.More lavender brings pleasant tastes. D.It will encourage new flowers to emerge. E.Harvest lavender to decorate your community. F.I also like to arrange my lavender in other ways. G.Place tied lavender bunches around your house to help keep flies out. 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。 "What just happened?"I asked myself.I was 3 months into my Ph.D.program and in a histology class,I confidently explained my 41,but my group members 42 my answers.I pressed further:"I literally studied this during my master's degree."The professor went over the answers with the 43,confirming I had been 44.But no one acknowledged it or apologized.I brought the experience up with my mentor ()She said:"Sometimes people struggle to believe something said with an unfamiliar accent." Her45 hit me hard.Was I meant to be unheard or not taken seriously because I 46 different? The rest of the year didn't proceed any better.Any time I had something to 47 in a group setting and I thought about speaking up,the memory of that experience in class 48 me.By the end of my first year,my confidence had hit rock bottom.I felt 49 by my own voice. 英语第6页共8页 Yet,I resolved I would overcome the problem by50 my speech.I worked on my enunciation (请楚的表达)and slowing down when I 5】,In group meetings and presentations,,I_52 to pace my speech.Gradually,these 53 helped lower some of the barriers.I became less likely to be 54, and I was able to 55 my classmates and ensure my contributions were recognized. 41.A.interpretation B.identity C.expectation D.situation 42.A.checked B.copied C.dismissed D.announced 43.A.club B.class C.company D.committee 44.A.generous B.rude C.healthy D.correct 45.A.words B.books C.excuses D.fists 46.A.looked B.became C.sounded D.felt 47.A.purchase B.contribute C.store D.order 48.A.stopped B.relieved C.moved D.encouraged 49.A.attracted B.awakened C.trapped D.cheated 50.A.printing B.broadcasting C.writing D.adjusting 51.A.ran B.spoke C.ate D.drank 52.A.refused B.failed C.happened D.learned 53.A.changes B.mistakes C.comments D.tests 54.A.trusted B.unemployed C.misunderstood D.noticed 55.A.think of B.depend on C.look after D.engage with 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。 On December 4,2024,the United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)added the Spring Festival to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 质文化遗产)of Humanity.. As a signature part of Chinese culture,the Spring Festival,also called Chinese New Year,is one of the most important festivals 56(practice)in China and around the world.The UNESCO's move is seen as an official 57(recognize)of the Spring Festival's Chinese origins. The Spring Festival puts family at its core.The Chinese cherish()family and the strong bonds among family members,and extend this affection 58 the community and the nation and beyond. That's59 each Spring Festival,hundreds of millions of people travel home to reunite with 60(they)relatives. The Spring Festival includes a 61(comprehension)range of intangible cultural heritages at various levels.It is a festival filled with folk tales 62 the traditions based on them.Celebrations for the festival last for 15 days,63(end)with the Lantern Festival. The Spring Festival 64(bear)Chinese civilization's pursuit of peace and harmony,promotes best wishes for the future,and substantiates the common65(value)of humanity such as social inclusion and a sound relationship between man and nature. 英语第7页共8页 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，上周你参加了“青少年科技创新大赛”活动。请你给英国朋友Tom写一封邮件， 内容包括： 1.你的经历： 2.你的感想。 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 Tom, Yours, LiHua 第二节（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。 Peter Potter liked soccer since he was a little boy.His dad would hold his hand and guide him to follow the ball.He got better and better and was good enough to play for his first team when he was six. His wish finally came true when he got his first team shirt. "I can't wait for game day!"Peter announced."We'll dress up as a team and score so many goals!" Game day was his favorite day of the week.But there was another soccer day that Peter did not expect. "Huh?Why do we have two schedules?!"Peter was confused."A practice schedule?!" Peter's mood suddenly changed.He didn't want to have practice days.To him,practices were too hard and boring.It didn't seem exciting or challenging because it wasn't a real game.The goals didn't matter as his team couldn't win or lose.There was no cheering,or pats on the back () “This isn't fair!”Peter thought.."I only want to go to games..” But Peter had to attend the practice sessions too.He couldn't play games unless he went.And so he did.But you know what?He didn't do his best.With so little effort,Peter's skills soon got worse. One day,Peter's team played an important game.His team was the better team,and they expected to win.Peter couldn't wait for that winning feeling!At the very beginning,they had a chance to score.A teammate passed the ball to Peter,who was right in front of the goal.But Peter wasn't quick enough and lost the ball.Soon,Peter got a second chance.He was all alone in front of the goal.He received the ball and carefully kicked it to score.He tried so hard at that moment,but his aim was off target,and he completely missed it.The ball flew high above the net. By the end of the game,Peter missed five out of seven chances to score!They lost the game.Everyone was disappointed,even Peter. 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。 After the game,their coach Harry needed to talk to Peter. At the next practice sessions,Peter was always the first one to arrive. 英语第8页共8页■ ■ 2025年马鞍山市高三第一次教学质量监测 英语答题卡 名 贴条形码区 考 号 注 1,答题前务必认真核准条形码上的姓名、考号，并将本人姓名、考号填写在相应位置，在答题卡背面左上角填写姓名， 意事 2容选择巫时，须使用2B知笔填涂，如需改动，务必擦净，答非选择题时，须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清嘶，严格按题 号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效！在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。保持卡面清洁，不折叠、不破损。 3.考生未按上述要求填写、答题，影响评分质量，后果自负。 此栏考生禁填 缺考标记口 缺考考生由监考员贴条形码，用2帕笔填涂左边的缺考标记，并在姓名栏填写“缺考”字样。 选择题（用2铅笔填涂） 正确填涂样例：☐ 12345 678910 1112131415 1617181920 2122232425 tA1 CATIA1【A)tA IATLATIAT TATIAT tA1IA1tA1【A1tA】 tA1tA1tA1【A1tAJ tA3tA1 IAT IAT【A1 [B1[B1【B1[日)【B1 【B1[B]tB1IB1【B 【B1[B1【B】【B1tBj 【B1IB1[B)【B)【B] tB1IB1【B1TB1IB1 ICIICIICI ICIIC] ICItCIICI ICIICI tC1tC1tC1tC1【C1 tC1【C1 ICItCIIC ICIIC]tC]ICItCI tD1[D1[D】.ID1【D1 2627282930 3132333435 3637383940 4142434445 4647484950 [A1【A1tA1【A)[A) 【A1CA1[A1【A1【A1 TA1[A1[A1【A1【AJ tA1IA1【A1【A1CAJ 【A1[A1【A1【A1【A1 (B]CBJCB]CB7CB3 IBJCBJCBIIB)IB] tB1[B1[BItB1tB】 (BILBICB3CB]CB1 (B1[B1EB1tB]【B [Ci[C1tC1【C1tC1 [C1tC【C【CtC tC1tC1tC1tC【C 【C1tC1tC1iC)tC] 【C1【C1EC1【C1tC1 [D1[D1[D1tD1[D1 [D]ID]IDI IDIID] ID]tD1[D1【D1[D] [D][D1ID1【D][D] D1[D1[D】【DjID1 IE1tE1IE】【E1【EJ 5152535455 IF]IFItF]tF]tF] ◆ IA1[A1【A】【A1IA1 G1G1【G【G1【G) tB1IB1[B】CB1tBJ ◆ IC1tC1tC1【CtCj ID]tD][D1【D][D1 非选择题（用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写） 56 57. 58 59. 60. 61. 62 63. 64. 65. 写作第一节 Dear Tom, 请转下页作瓷 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域的答案无效 英语 第1页共2页 ■ ■ ■ ■ 邀姓名 考生务必将姓名用).5毫米的黑色量水签字第认真填写在书写框内。 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域的答案无效 请接上页作> Yours, LiHua 写作第二节 After the game,their coach Harry needed to talk to Peter. At the next practice sessions,Peter was always the first one to arrive. 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域的答案无效 ■ ■ ■ ■ 英语 第2页共2页 2025年马鞍山市高三第一次教学质量监测 英语试题参考答案 第一部分 听力 1-5 CBABA 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BCCAB 16-20 CBCBA 第二部分 阅读 21-23 BCA 24-27 ABCB 28-31 DBBA 32-35 CBAB 36-40 DAFGB 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 41-45 ACBDA 46-50 CBACD 51-55 BDACD 第二节 56. practiced 57. recognition 58. to 59. why 60. their 61. comprehensive 62. and 63. ending 64. bears 65. values 第四部分 写作 第一节（略） 第二节 After the game, their coach Harry needed to talk to Peter. He had already noticed that Peter hadn’t been putting in much effort at practice. “Peter, what happened today?” Coach Harry asked. “And not only today. We need to talk about the practices.” “But I always come to practice. I haven’t skipped even once!” Peter started explaining. “Showing up isn’t enough! You have to try hard. ‘Practice makes perfect!’ remember?” Coach Harry said. Feeling a little guilty for his poor performance, Peter now was encouraged by the coach’s words and decided to train hard. At the next practice sessions, Peter was always the first one to arrive. Peter trained harder than any of his teammates. He would always arrive earlier and stay longer when everyone left. He even practiced alone during weekends. As time went by, Peter became a better teammate and a better player. Everyone noticed his fantastic skills. Coach Harry was so proud. They won the following big game! After that, Peter kept practicing the same way as his coach had told him and learned that nothing comes so easy. 听力录音稿： Text 1 W: What’s the weather forecast for today? Is there any rain? M: No, it’s still cloudy. I haven’t seen the sun for several days. But I wouldn’t be surprised if it rained. Text 2 M: Judy, are you still dreaming of becoming a doctor? W: No. I’m currently more interested in acting and considering trying my fortune in Hollywood. What about you? M: I still want to be a teacher. Text 3 W: The movie we watched this evening was exciting, wasn’t it? M: Actually, it was quite uninteresting. The ending was totally predictable. Text 4 M: What gift shall I take when I go to Alice’s birthday party? W: What about a hairdryer? M: Sounds good. Text 5 W: Hi, Mark. It’s only two o’clock. Why are you in such a hurry? M: Our basketball match is scheduled at three o’clock this afternoon, and we are required to arrive at the court 40 minutes earlier to warm up and get ready. W: Oh, got it. That makes sense. Text 6 W: Jack, I’m really worried about the upcoming college entrance examination. M: Come on, Lily. Don’t be so nervous. You’ve been studying so hard all the time. W: But there’s still so much that I feel I haven’t mastered. I’m afraid I’ll make a lot of mistakes in the exam. M: Everyone feels that way before a big exam. But you have to believe in yourself. You know your strengths and you’ve made great progress in your studies. W: I know, but I am just too stressed. M: Well, instead of worrying, you should focus on making a good plan. Staying relaxed is also important. W: You’re right. I’ll try to calm down and follow your advice. Thanks for your support. Text 7 W: Hello, China Mobile Customer Service. How can I assist you today? M: Hi, I’m calling to report an issue with my Internet service. W: I’m sorry. What seems to be the trouble, sir? M: It always takes too much time to connect to the Internet. And when it is connected, the speed is extremely slow. I can’t surf the Internet freely. That is driving me crazy! W: I’m sorry to hear that, sir. Can you tell me your account number and the area where you live? M: My account number is 15645557899 and I live in Green Community. W: OK. Our network repairman will contact you and go to check it out within 24 hours. Please ensure your mobile phone is reachable. M: OK. Thank you. Text 8 M: Hi, I’d like to buy some local tea. Can you recommend something? W: Of course. We have white and black tea. But I highly recommend Maofeng tea, which is famous in Anhui Province. Why not try some first? It’s freshly cooked. M: Great. The tea smells wonderful. And the teacup is so lovely. In the UK, we have bigger teapots and cups. Hmm... I like Maofeng tea. I will buy some. W: OK. How much would you like? M: I’m not sure. How much does it cost? W: Well, it depends on the quality. The better the product, the higher the price. The tea you just had is 500 yuan for half a kilogram. M: Alright. I’d like two kilograms, one for myself and one for my brother in Canada. He’s a tea lover. W: OK. I’ll pack them for you. M: Thanks. Text 9 M: Excuse me. Can you speak English? W: Yes. How can I help you? M: Can you help me buy a ticket? W: Sure. What’s your destination? M: I’ve written it down on this piece of paper. Please have a look. W: South Park Station? I’m going in the same direction. We can go together. Well, press the ticket button. Then insert the coins into the machine and take your ticket. M: Thanks a lot for your help. W: You’re welcome. Now we can go and wait for the subway. M: OK. By the way, are you a native? W: No, I was born and raised in San Jose, but I’ve lived in Charlotte for five years. Where are you from? M: I’m from the UK. W: I see. So, why did you come here? Are you on a business trip? M: No, I came to Charlotte to visit an old friend. After that, I’ll enjoy a music festival in Nashville next week. W: That sounds amazing. Oh, here comes the subway. M: Yeah, let’s go. Text 10 If you’re looking for the perfect family holiday that keeps everyone happy, I’ve found the ideal place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the Sunnywood Holiday Village, which is open from June until November. Located in the heart of a forest, Sunnywood is a great place to get close to nature. Its main attraction for families is the indoor World of Water, where people of all ages can have fun in different pools. For sporty people, the Sports Club offers tennis and badminton. For younger kids, there are activity clubs available. Sunnywood is a good place for families as it is traffic-free. That is to say, you can explore it either on foot or by bike. While some people found the lack of a large shopping center inconvenient, I personally enjoyed being out in the fresh air. Why not give it a try? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$