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2025～2026学年度第一学期期中考试 高三英语试卷 （考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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. Why does the woman make the phone call? A. To return something.  B. To have her electronics fixed. C. To figure out the opening hours. 2. What is Andy? A. A teacher.  B. A student.  C. A librarian. 3. When will Richard go on holiday? A. In June.  B. In July.  C. In August. 4. What are the speakers doing? A. Having dinner.  B. Preparing for a party.  C. Shopping at a store. 5. What seems to be the man’s problem? A. He is disturbed by the noise.  B. He dislikes shopping online.  C. He gets bored of reading. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。 6. How will the woman travel around Italy? A. By plane. B. By train. C. By car. 7. Where will the woman go first tomorrow? A. The clothes shop. B. The post office. C. The bank. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。 8. What will the woman major in? A. Law.  B. Engineering.  C. Psychology. 9. What is the woman worried about? A. Her old age.  B. Her kids’ growth.  C. Lack of time to study. 10. What is the man’s attitude toward the woman’s decision? A. Supportive.  B. Carefree.  C. Disapproving. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。 11. What will the speakers do? A. Go cycling.  B. Do some shopping.  C. Finish their homework. 12. Why does Jerry suggest going to the restaurant a bit early? A. To avoid the crowds.  B. To get a great discount.  C. To leave more time for a chat. 13. When will the woman meet Jerry? A. At 11:00.  B. At 11:30.  C. At 12:00. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16题。 14. What service does the woman try to sell? A. Computer lessons.  B. An airfare to Hawaii.  C. A membership of a sports club. 15. Why does the man turn down the woman? A. He has no extra money.  B. He dislikes telemarketing. C. He doesn’t need the service. 16. How will the woman deal with the man’s number? A. Remove it from the list.  B. Keep it on the computer.  C. Give it to another person. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。 17. What did the speaker decide to do after graduation? A. Move to China.  B. Further her study in China.  C. Do research on Chinese culture. 18. Who encouraged the speaker to talk much with the locals? A. Her friends.  B. Her family.  C. Her colleagues. 19. How did the speaker learn Chinese well? A. By taking a course.  B. By watching movies.  C. By speaking with the natives. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Her impression of China.  B. Her experience of learning Chinese.  C. The influence of Chinese culture on her. 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 Duke University Marine(海洋的) Lab Located on the coast of North Carolina, the Duke Marine Lab offers a unique interactive experience for pre-college participants. Students live and learn on site, with classes taught by experienced instructors and industry professionals while having access to labs, boats, and other Marine Lab resources. Courses will include sustainability, conservation, marine biology and more. | Program Information | Middle school program | High school program | |---------------------|----------------------|---------------------| | Minimum Age | 13 | 15 | | Grades | 6-8 | 9-11 | | Dates | June 29-July 5 | June 21-27 | | Program fee | $3,720 | $3,720 | Duke Pre-College does not offer transportation to Beaufort, NC or to the Marine Lab. This includes to and from airports, bus stations, and other transportation options. A parent/guardian must transport the participant to the Duke University Marine Lab on the arrival day. What’s Included All board and lodging(宿舍) during the program; Classes 9 am—4 pm. each day with professional, seasoned instructors and teaching associates; all books and supplies; guest speakers; entrance charges and transportation to tours; College Connections seminars(研讨会) and other club activities; evening and weekend social events; guided visits to main campus and sporting equipment. | Course | Time | Location | Real-time Status | |-----------|---------|-------------|------------------| | Marine Ecology: A Fine Arts Study of Biodiversity within Marine Habitats Jun 29, 2025-Jul 5, 2025 | 9:00AM-4:00PM | Duke University Marine Lab | Wait-list available | 21. Which service or activity does Duke Pre College exclude? A. Tickets to tours.  B. Meals and dorms.  C. Station pick-ups. D. Sporting facilities. 22. What do the two programs have in common? A. They end in the same month.  B. They cost about $530 per day.  C. They accept students aged 13.  D. They provide wait-list columns. 23. What is special about this summer program? A. It facilitates admission to university.  B. It offers many hands-on experiences.  C. It features students’ all-round growth.  D. It stresses the ability to survive at sea. B I have to say it is rather uncommon for males of my age to be classical music enthusiasts. I was not born into a musical family and neither of my parents learned classical music. There wasn’t much music in my home either. So, how did it all start. The story dates back to the times when I was in Kindergarten, which has classical music CDs to offer parents. Thinking that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get me some music to listen to, my parents ordered them without any ambition of developing an interest in classical music. Without knowing who Bach, Vivaldi and Chopin were or what to expect, I just played the CDs one after one and grew increasingly fond of them. What took place meanwhile was my piano studies, which again exposed me to classical music. But I have to admit the beginner pieces sounded rather uninspired and dull to me. Thanks to YouTube, I was able to explore more than what my first piano teacher offered — from piano to orchestral music, from Bach to Scriabin. Very often, I didn’t practise the pieces my teacher assigned, but the pieces I truly loved! It’s also through the Internet that I discovered one of my piano idols later, Grigory Sokolov. Later on, I became interested in not only the music itself, but also composers and music history. I still remember in a 28-day outdoor program in Australia organized by my high school, we weren’t allowed to use our mobile phones and there wasn’t any piano either. What I could only do was to repeatedly recall Chopin’s Preludes(前奏曲) Op.28 when walking up the hills. I felt peaceful as usual, but even happier with growing enthusiasm for music. To me, classical music explores the deepest emotions of humanity but can be so humorous as well. The magic of it lies in its ability to cast light on aspects of human conditions and, at the same time, to go beyond the reality. 24. What do we know about the author’s parents? A. They knew nothing about music.  B. They had to purchase music CDs.  C. They never pushed him to love music.  D. They rarely valued his creating talent. 25. What can be inferred from the author’s piano studier? A. Online resources benefited him a lot.  B. Music history seemed more inviting.  C. He recognized the teacher’s advice.  D. The piano classes made him sleepy. 26. Why does the author mention the 28-day outdoor program? A. To stress his eagerness to sing.  B. To show his passion for music.  C. To complain about its strict rules.  D. To prove music’s role in calming. 27. What does the author think of classical music? A. It focuses on poetic lyrics.  B. It escapes from the reality.  C. It gives insights into life.  D. It is a peace-seeking art. C Yet loneliness has become so widespread that it is often termed a modern epidemic. Why? A common explanation is the loss of “social connection.” What does it really mean to be socially connected? Is it quantified by the number of one’s friends both online and offline, or is it defined by the quality and depth of these relationships? However, some experts argue that loneliness transcends mere social isolation. It is possible to maintain hundreds of digital connections yet still endure profound feelings of loneliness. Norwegian writer Hilde Østby, in her book So Lonely, suggests that loneliness emerges when there’s a gap between the social connections we desire and those we actually possess. Individuals in densely populated urban areas frequently report higher levels of loneliness than those in rural communities. While strong social ties can reduce loneliness, close-knit societies report high loneliness rates. Ostby further investigates the psychological and physical effects of loneliness. It is linked to emotions like grief and shame, and it can even harm one’s health. She believes that loneliness is sometimes caused by social division — marginalization(边缘化) due to racism, or other forms of prejudice. She coins the word “lonelify” to describe this process — how people are deliberately made to feel excluded. However, loneliness is not only caused by social exclusion. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. Although technology and contemporary lifestyles may contribute to the problem, at its core, loneliness remains a profoundly human experience. Østby’s book encourages us to rethink loneliness — not just as a personal issue, but as a societal one. She calls for more inclusive communities and reminds us that small acts of kindness, like a smile or a conversation, can help others feel less alone. After all, in a world where so many feel lonely, connection might be the cure we all need. 28. What does the underlined word “transcends” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A. results from.  B. goes beyond.  C. depends on.  D. equals to. 29. What factor does Hilde Østby believe leads to loneliness? A. Numerous online friends only.  B. Urban living environments.  C. A gap in social connections.  D. Long-term social isolation. 30. What can we infer from the author’s discussion of Østby’s views? A. Needs individual and societal efforts.  B. Technology is the root cause.  C. Mainly affects marginalized groups.  D. Small kindnesses are most effective. 31. What is the passage’s main purpose? A. Explain loneliness’s causes and solutions.  B. Analyze social connections and loneliness.  C. Argue loneliness is a societal issue.  D. Introduce a book and its insights. D By the age of 5, children are much better than both young and adult monkeys at shifting their attention from one set of rules to another. The findings add to evidence that unique cognitive changes occur in humans before they reach 5 years of age. Like memory and self-control, switching between “mental sets”, such as rules or instructions, is a core cognitive ability developed at young age. It lets us quickly adjust to changes in the environment, for example, choosing a different way to get somewhere when our route is blocked. Eva Reindl at the University of St Andrews in the UK and her colleagues designed a set of tasks to compare attention-shifting abilities in humans and monkeys at different ages. Children and monkeys, which ranged from 5 to 36 years in age, were trained to determine which of four cups on two different sets of shelves contained a reward — stickers for children and bananas for chimps. On the green shelves, a green cup held the treats, while on the blue shelves, it was a pink cup. When they had to switch from one set of shelves to another, the monkeys successfully selected the right cup 52 per cent of the time. This is comparable to 3-year-old children, who had a success rate of 50 per cent, and 4-year-olds, who chose correctly in 59 per cent of cases. Among 5-year-olds, the success rate was far higher, at 80 per cent. “There’s definitely something going on from 5 years of age,” says Reindl. The improvement on the task with age in children is probably due to biological changes such as the development of the brain’s frontal lobes(额叶), says Reindl. But cultural development may play a more important role. Just as adults voice phone numbers or directions aloud to remember them, language may have helped the older children to switch between the two rules. Although testing tendency makes it hard to compare humans with other monkeys, the general findings are straight-forward, says Frans at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. “It’s hard to argue with the conclusion that 5-year-old children do better than younger ones and better than monkeys of various ages, including adults.” 32. What can we infer from the first paragraph? A. Self-control is a cognitive ability unique to adult monkeys.  B. Human cognitive abilities don’t start until 5 years old.  C. Adult monkeys are more disciplined than 5-year-old kids.  D. 5-year-old kids have better flexible thinking than monkeys. 33. How did Eva Reindl make the findings? A. By consulting other researchers.  B. By observing monkeys’ rewarding system.  C. By collecting data from reference books.  D. By comparing behaviors of kids and monkeys. 34. What does Reindl think leads to cognitive changes in children besides age? A. Their eating habits.  B. Their family income.  C. The culture they’ve lived in.  D. The number of their toys. 35. What is Frans’s attitude towards the findings? A. Opposed.  B. Supportive.  C. Unclear.  D. Indifferent. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by media — from newspapers and television to social media. Faced with this flood of messages, how can we tell what’s true, what’s biased(偏见), and what’s meant to influence us? __36__ Media literacy(素养) is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms. It’s recognized as a key skill in the 21st century. __37__ Therefore, media literacy is no longer optional. It’s essential for informed participation in our daily lives. The concept of media literacy has a long history. As early as the 1920s, organizations in the UK encouraged people to be more thoughtful media users. At the time, the goal was mostly to protect audiences, especially young people, from media influence. However, with the rise of television, media consumption only grew, __38__ Things began to change again with the arrival of the Internet and mobile devices. Now, people can access media anytime and anywhere. This shift led educators and researchers to renew their focus — not on avoiding media, but on using it wisely. Research confirms the benefits of media literacy education. Media literacy programs can reduce body dissatisfaction, especially among young women exposed to unrealistic beauty standards. __39__ These findings suggest that media literacy not only protects us from harm, but also supports healthier, more thoughtful living. __40__ Experts suggest examining media through four lenses: cognitive, emotional, aesthetic, and moral. By doing so, we become more active and empowered media users. A. That’s where media literacy comes in. B. So, how can we practice media literacy? C. They can also prevent the spread of misinformation. D. while interest in teaching media literacy declined. E. This is also likely to promote your health and happiness. F. Studies show that media can influence our behaviors, often without us realizing it. G. so modern media literacy education teaches people to question what they see and hear. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 My son just got his driving permit. On the way home, I __41__ onto a side road, unbuckled (解开) my seat belt, and __42__ places with him. His body was __43__, unwilling to accept the __44__. “It’s okay,” I said, “at some point, you just have to go for it.” “No, I am not ready. You always say I shouldn’t let anyone make me do something I’m not comfortable with.” He took a deep breath and __45__ my father’s words, “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your __46__.” For a moment, time __47__. Memories from that summer vacation __48__ through my mind. Our family decided to ride the roller coaster(过山车). __49__ the fact that most family members agreed, I __50__ my fear and joined them. But when it was time to step into the waiting seat, my body was stiff with fear, and in that moment I knew: I just couldn’t do it. So, I __51__. They got back from the roller coaster soon after. To my surprise, no one looked very __52__ about their experience. Dad said he was proud of my decision. This was the exact __53__ of my expectation. Instantly, I understood how my son felt. I knew he was __54__ right. I couldn’t make him do it. Knowing your limits isn’t a __55__ of weakness. It’s actually an indication of strength. 41. A. sped up   B. pulled over   C. pulled down  D. left for 42. A. traded   B. earned   C. kept   D. discovered 43. A. aching   B. tense   C. injured   D. weak 44. A. plan   B. program   C. experiment   D. proposal 45. A. echoed   B. questioned   C. ignored   D. answered 46. A. secrets   B. limits   C. boundaries   D. abilities 47. A. raced   B. slowed   C. froze   D. healed 48. A. flowed   B. faded   C. gave   D. flashed 49. A. Considering   B. Once   C. Unless   D. Supposing 50. A. sensed   B. explored   C. overcame   D. swallowed 51. A. encouraged   B. enjoyed   C. withdrew   D. composed 52. A. curious   B. upset   C. exhausted   D. excited 53. A. opposite   B. answer   C. explanation   D. remark 54. A. hardly   B. seldom   C. absolutely   D. rarely 55. A. cause   B. signal   C. sign   D. result 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。 China has long been known as the “factory of the world”, with the Made-in-China label often linked with cheap and low-quality __56__ (good). This impression is now becoming a thing of __57__ past. Driven by rising R&D investment and consumption upgrades, many Chinese manufacturers (制造商) are __58__ (gradual) moving up the value chain and gaining ground in the high-end market. BEIJING-Paris’ Louvre Museum has become the latest hot spot for toy collectors, with lovers lining up __59__ exclusive designer toys from Chinese pop culture brand POP MART, __60__ well-known characters like Labuku are redesigned after Western art masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s self-portrait (自画像) and Manet’s The Fifer. POP MART __61__ (open) a 60 square-meter store near the museum last summer as part of its overseas market __62__ (enlarge) drawing fans from across Europe. Victoire, a POP MART fan from France, has been collecting the brand’s blind box figurines (小雕像) for a year and a half. “I’m fascinated with the ideas the blind boxes contain. They are __63__ (invite) and colorful. They bring joy to the inner child within me,” the lady in her 20s told Xinhua. For decades, China has been known as the “factory of the world” for simple and low-end products, __64__ POP MART’s designer toys stand as an example of a new wave of innovative Chinese products, __65__ (reshape) global opinions on “Made in China” within the toy industry. 第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你交换的澳洲高中决定增加一个新的校园网站栏目。校方提出“Growing Pains”和“Back to The Past”两个选择。请给校方写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 你的选择； 2. 说明理由。 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 Sir or Madam, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our campus website. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 The Forgotten Birthday Jordan sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the balloons and decorations that her parents had helped her put up for her birthday party. The house was buzzing with excitement and laughter, but she couldn’t shake off the feeling of disappointment. Her best friend, Sam, hadn’t shown up. She had texted him a few times, but there was no response. The following day at school, Jordan finally saw Sam in the hallway. Her heart pounded with anticipation, hoping he had a good reason for missing her birthday. But as she approached him, she couldn’t hide her hurt feelings. “Hey, Sam,” she said, trying to sound casual. “You missed my birthday yesterday.” Sam’s face turned pale, and he looked genuinely shocked. “Oh no, Jordan, I’m so sorry. I completely forgot. I’ve had so much going on lately.” Jordan’s eyes welled up with tears. “Forgot? How could you forget? We’ve been best friends since kindergarten, and you’ve never missed my birthday before.” Sam reached out to touch her arm, but she pulled away. “Jordan, please let me explain. My grandmother has been really sick, and I’ve been tending her because my parents are on business. It’s been overwhelming, and I just lost track of time.” Jordan’s jaw tightened, struggling to keep her emotions in check. “Do you know how embarrassing it was to tell everyone my best friend forgot my birthday?” Sam’s expression softened, and he took a step closer. “Jordan, I understand how you feel, and I’m really sorry. I should have told you what was going on.” Jordan turned away. For the rest of the day Jordan couldn’t stop thinking about Sam’s situation. She replayed their conversation in her mind, feeling a mix of anger and guilt. She knew Sam was dealing with a lot, but she couldn’t help but feel hurt by his forgetfulness. Her thoughts kept her awake that night, and the next morning, she was visibly exhausted. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Jordan’s mom noticed her sadness and asked what was wrong. Back home that evening, Sam was surprised to see Jordan sitting beside his grandmother. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 兴化市高三英语期中试卷参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1~5 CBCBA 6~10 BACCA 11~15 BABCC 16~20 BAACB 第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21—23 CBB 24—27 CABC 28—31 BCAD 32—35 DDCB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36—40 AFDCB 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41—45 BABDA 46—50 BCDAD 51—55 CDACC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.goods 57.the 58.gradually 59.for 60.where 61.opened 62. enlargement 63.inviting 64.but 65. reshaping 参考范文： Dear Sir or Madam, I really like the idea of adding a new column to our campus website. After careful consideration, I prefer “Growing Pains” as the new column. As high school students, we all face various challenges, such as academic pressure, friendship issues, and self-doubt. This column can provide a platform for us to share our troubles and solutions. It helps us realize that we are not alone in our struggles, which can reduce anxiety. Besides, exchanging experiences here can teach us how to handle difficulties better, which is beneficial for our personal growth. I believe “Growing Pains” will be very popular among students. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 读后续写 Jordan’s mom noticed her sadness and asked what was wrong. After hearing the entire story, she gently suggested that perhaps Sam had been going through a tough time. “We sometimes get so caught up in our own feelings that we forget others might be struggling too,” she said. It was important for Jordan to realize that Sam’s actions weren’t meant to hurt her. Jordan sighed, torn between her feelings of guilt and frustration. It was her mother’s gentle advice that sparked an idea: why not help Sam with his grandmother? After all, nothing would make her feel better than being there for her best friend. Back home that evening, Sam was surprised to see Jordan sitting beside his grandmother. The sight of her made his heart swell with gratitude. Together, they spent the evening caring for his grandmother, exchanging stories, and recalling the good old days. It was these simple yet profound gestures that spoke volumes about their friendship. “Sam, I’m sorry for being so upset. I should have understood what you were going through,” Jordan said sincerely. Sam, equally moved, apologized for not telling her sooner and for missing her birthday. That moment, surrounded by the warmth of shared memories and mutual understanding, their friendship became stronger. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 听力材料 Text 1 M: Felix Electronics. This is Lucas speaking. Do you need to return something or have something fixed? W: Actually, I just want to find out when you’ll be open in the morning. Text 2 W: Hello, Andy! Put your pencil down and close your book. No more school, you are free to go! It’s Friday. You deserve a break. M: Cheers! Miss Glen. Text 3 W: Hi, Richard! Are you going to start your holiday in June? M: I was thinking about going to Africa in July, but my parents suggested August because they wanted to go with me. So I have to wait longer. Text 4 W: Jason, the dinner party begins in just forty minutes. We should get going and you haven’t got dressed yet. M: I’m considering whether to wear a suit and a tie. W: That’s OK. Text 5 W: Hi, what are you doing? M: Oh, I had planned to do some reading today, but I just can’t concentrate. The noise outside is very annoying. W: Then come and shop online with me! M: OK. I hate going to stores. Text 6 M: Are you going to take a vacation this year? W: Yes. We’re going to spend two weeks in Italy. M: Lucky you. Are you flying around the country? W: No. We’re taking the train. It’s going to be a real adventure. M: Are you ready to go? W: Almost. I’m going to do a few last-minute things tomorrow. First, I’m driving to buy some summer clothes, and then I need to go to the bank to exchange some money. M: I hear the nearest bank is under repair. You’d better go to the one near the post office. W: OK. Thanks for reminding me of that. Text 7 M: When are you going to complete your course in psychology? W: I’m signing up to go back in the spring. M: You’re already 36. Aren’t you worried that you’re a little too old to be going back to school? W: Not really. My friend’s uncle just got his engineering degree after being away for three decades! I’m more worried about finding time to read my textbooks and write papers. The kids usually take up all my time in the evenings. It is going to be a tough time. M: I understand, but it is worthwhile. I just hope you are able to graduate smoothly. I want to see that you are as successful as your brother. It took him a long time to become a lawyer, but now he’s happier than ever. Text 8 W: Jerry, have you finished your homework? M: Well, there’s no homework this weekend. W: Awesome! It’s a lovely day today! What would you like to do? M: I really feel like doing something outdoors. Perhaps we could go cycling. W: Mm, I’m not really in the mood for cycling. Why don’t we go shopping in the downtown? We can chat about the school trip with each other. M: That suits me. But it will take an hour or two. Shall we have a meal at the new restaurant first, and then go to the mall? W: Great! So, when should we meet? How about 12:00? M: We’d better get to the restaurant a bit early because it has good business. There are always many customers waiting for seats, though there’s no discount this week. What about getting there by 11:00? W: Er, can I make it half an hour later? I have to visit my grandma this morning and I don’t think I can make it by then. M: No problem. I’ll go straight to the restaurant and wait for you. W: Great! Text 9 M: Hello, this is Carl Philips speaking. Who’s that? W: Good evening, Mr. Philips. I have great news for you. You are offered a special reduction on… M: Oh, let me guess. You want to sell me a great deal on airfare to Hawaii, right? Or, an unbelievable bargain on computer lessons? W: No, no. Actually we want to offer you a membership to our sports club in the downtown. You only need to spend fifty dollars. M: Fifty dollars? I thought you said free! Uh, listen. I’m not interested. There is no need for me to exercise in the club. W: Well, it includes unlimited use of the weight rooms, swimming pool and… M: Well, it has nothing to do with me. I have my own fitness program I do around the park nearby. So I don’t need it at all. W: But this is a good deal. M: Like what I said, I’ll pass this time. And please put me on your “do not call” list. W: OK. It’ll take me about two to three months before your name is removed from our computer. You might be called by another person during that time. M: Oh, dear! Text 10 W: China is a famous country with extremely rich culture. I’ve watched a lot of Chinese movies and read picture books about the country since I was a kid. I’m deeply fascinated with Chinese culture. I loved Chinese food, too. After I graduated from college, I made an important decision. I found a job in China and decided to settle down in the country. Though I could communicate with others in English after I came to the country, I knew I must speak Chinese well if I’d like to learn well about Chinese culture. I was eager to understand my surroundings and everything that was going on. My friends encouraged me to have deeper conversations with local people. I tried hard to create good relationships with Chinese people around me. All of them were friendly to me and I made great progress. I didn’t take a Chinese course at a language school. I bought some books and watched lots of recording videos to teach myself the language. Meanwhile, I seized every opportunity to talk with others in it. I realized what I really should do was to talk with people around me. Today ten years have passed and I’m still living a happy life in China. Now I have no trouble communicating with Chinese people. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $