慈溪市2025-2026学年高二上学期期末英语试题

2025学年第一学期高二期末测试卷 英语学科试卷 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。 第I卷 注意事项： 1.答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 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，用 橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。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。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。每段对话读两遍。 1.What does the man think of Mary? A.She's competent. B.She's creative C.She's friendly. 2.What is the topic of the conversation? A.Tips on doing exercise. B.Methods of revision. C.Ways of reading maps. 3.Where are probably the speakers? A.At a drug store. B.In a restaurant. C.At a butcher's. 4.What does the woman think is the reason for her sore throat? A.Talking too much. B.Spicy food. C.A cold. 5.When does the conversation take place? A.In March. B.In April. C.In May. 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。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.Which game will be played first during the outing? A.A treasure hunt. B.A relay race. C.Ateam quiz. 7.What prizes will be given to the winning team? A.Cash rewards B.Gift cards. C.Extra vacation days. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What has the new chemical plant invested heavily in? 高二英语试题第1页（共10页） 巴扫描全能王 然病3亿人影喜用的日罐Ae 。-2。-。。22-一 A.Environmental protection. B.The locals'employment C.Safety measures. 9.How can the public learn more about the chemical plant's operations? A.By visiting the chemical plant in person. B.By watching its online documentaries. C.By reading reports in newspapers. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Fellow workers. B.Husband and wife. C.Tour guide and tourist. 11.When will the man get back from Chengdu? A.Next Friday. B.Next Saturday. C.Next Sunday. 12.What does the man most expect to do in Chengdu? A.Try the hot pot. B.Visit some teahouses. C.See the pandas. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What inspired the woman to write the new novel? A.Her adventure in a coastal town. B.Her encounter with a mysterious stranger. C.Her desire to explore the bond between two people. 14.How long did the woman spend writing the new novel? A.About six months. B.About eight months. C.About two years. 15.What does the woman say about the new novel? A.She went through many drafts of it. B.It talks a lot about external conflicts. C.It is quite different from her previous works. 16.What advice does the woman give to other writers? A.Sticking to writing. B.Writing stories in depth. C.Letting the thoughts flow naturally. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What was the initial motivation for starting the Hospital for Soft Toys? A.A volunteer's longing to help children in hospitals. B.An architect's wish to create a toy-recycling program. C.A mother's question about how to deal with some toys. 18.Who was the founder of the Hospital for Soft Toys? A.Mirady Acosta. B.Lilian Gluck C.Silvia Heiber. 19.What items does the Hospital for Soft Toys collect besides toys? A.School supplies and shoes. B.Medicine and food. C.Toolboxes and shopping bags. 20.What is beneficial to the volunteers in Silvia Heiber's view? A.Dressing a soft toy. B.Smoothing a soft toy's fur C.Adding filling to a soft toy. 高二英语试题第2页（共10页） 巴扫描全能王 然病3亿人影直用的日博A中 -。24- 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 Books are windows to different lives and deep truths,inviting us to cross time and borders without stepping out.Among 2025's publications,we,New York Times,unfold a collection of carefully selected literary treasures worth a place on your shelf. A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst In 1972,the Baileys sailed for New Zealand,only to have their boat destroyed by a whale nine months later. Trapped on a rough float,they struggled to survive 118 days in the Pacific.Elmhirst vividly shows their fears, small wins and endless waits-moments when death felt near,leading readers to reflect deeply on loneliness, courage and partnership. Mother Emanuel by Kevin Sack In 2015,a white racist shot and killed nine people in Charleston's Emanuel A.M.E.Church,a site rooted in Black American history.Sack,spent nearly 10 years crafting this book,which tells the church's important role in the nation's story and highlights the strength of those who refused to be broken.It's a moving record of hope and courage in the face of hate. Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy This memoir is honest yet full of dark humor,as Roy writes about her mother-a tough woman who inspired her to be a writer and activist,but also left deep emotional marks.Roy doesn't hide her own flaws either.From the tight-knit Indian community she fled,to the world stage,she's just as strong-willed and unforgettable as her mother. There Is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone Journalist Goldstone explores America's "working homeless"-a heartbreaking and conflicting reality affecting hundreds of thousands.By following five Atlanta families bouncing between cars and couches,he reveals how high rents,low salaries and poor policies have pushed them to the edge.Their stories give voice to the ignored,turning numbers into real lives. 21.What does Sophie Elmhirst intend to convey in her book? A.Emergency responses to whale attacks. B.Human spirits in extreme challenges. C.Risks in ocean exploration. D.Preparations for ocean voyages. 22.Which book is most suitable for readers concerned about realistic social problems? A.A Marriage at Sea. B.Mother Emanuel. C.Mother Mary Comes to Me. D.There Is No Place for Us 23.In which column of the newspaper can we most probably read the passage? A.Fashion. B.Science. C.Culture. D.Health. 高二英语试题第3页（共10页） 餐巴扫描全能王 然病3觉人影在用的日事Ae 。-。2-。。224-。。一 B Jane Goodall,the famous primatologist(灵长类a动物学家)，well-known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees((黑a猩猩)passed away last year at the age of9l. Born in 1934 in London,Goodall's fascination with animals was sparked when her mother took her to visit a country farm when she was 4.There,she wandered to a henhouse patiently observing a hen laying an egg."Mom had been desperately looking for me;she'd called the police.But when she saw my shining eyes,she sat down to hear my wonderful story of how a hen lays an egg."She credited her mother's support at that moment-and later in life-for paving the way for her career. In 1960,at age 26,Goodall traveled to Tanzania's Gombe Stream National Park to study chimpanzees.She made history when she discovered that chimpanzees,humankind's closest living relatives,made and used tools, which was long thought exclusive to humans.She also found that chimps hunted prey,ate meat,and had emotions and behaviors similar to humans.Her findings reshaped scientific understanding of primate behavior and human evolution(进化). During her long-term studies,she gave her chimp subjects names instead of numbers,a practice that raised eyebrows in the male-dominated field of primate studies in the 1960s.But within a decade,she became a National Geographic heroine,her books and films educating worldwide audiences with stories of the apes she called Graybeard,McGregor,and Gilka. Beyond her research,Goodall became a global conservation advocate.In 1977,she founded the Jane Goodall Institute to protect chimpanzees and their habitats.She also launched the "Roots Shoots"program,engaging youth worldwide in environmental and animal welfare projects.As a UN Messenger of Peace,she traveled extensively to raise awareness about conservation,poverty,and climate change,emphasizing the connections of human,animal,and environmental well-being.Goodall's legacy lies in her unwavering belief that "every individual matters.” 24.What contributed to Goodall's lifelong pursuit of animal career? A.Her deep fascination with animals. B.Her mother's unconditional support. C.Her observation of a hen laying eggs. D.Her shining curiosity in animals'stories. 25.Why was Goodall's discovery about chimpanzees groundbreaking? A.It revealed how the chimpanzees evolved. B.It showed tools were not unique to humans. C.It highlighted chimpanzees behaved the same as humans. D.It proved chimpanzees were humankind's closest relatives. 26.How does Goodall's study differ from others'? A.It involves more humanity. B.It takes longest time. C.It is equipped with advanced tools. D.It is male-dominated. 27.Which of the following can best describe Jane Goodall? 高二英语试题第4页（共10页） 餐巴扫描全能王 然病3觉人影直用的日罐AP -。”-。。22-一 A.Selfless and confident. B.Generous and ambitious. C.Optimistic and modest D.Committed and compassionate C In the past decade Google searches for "solo travel"have more than doubled.In Britain the share of travellers going on holiday by themselves has nearly tripled,says the Association of British Travel Agents,from 6%in 2011 to 17%in 2024.Why are so many people travelling alone? Just as Grand Tours became a ceremony for young noblemen,solo travel today is less about finding distant places than finding yourself.Hilton,a hospitality company,calls the trend "me-mooning"which is opposed to "honeymooning".Meanwhile,those not searching for themselves are looking for an adventure.People"travel not to go anywhere,but to go",as Robert Louis Stevenson,the author of Treasure Island,put it.Solo travellers describe the thrill of doing whatever they want,whenever they want.Research has shown that self-driven solitude can boost creativity and well-being. And,rather than hanging out with the mates they have,many travel alone in order to meet new friends and lovers.The isolation of the pandemic made people"more open"to roaming with strangers,says Lee Thompson of Flash Pack,a tour operator.The firm,which uses the slogan "arrive solo,leave as friends",now takes twice as many bookings as it did before Covid-19.Millennials and Gen Z are particularly keen on travelling:they spend a larger share of their income on trips than their older peers do.Many are postponing getting married and having children,so have the flexibility to head off on trip when they please. On TikTok influencers advocate the virtues of independent travelling:"Stop waiting for someone to join you."Women,in particular,are welcoming that trend.By one estimate,84%of solo travellers are female.A century ago women were warned not to travel without a male companion;today many say they are not afraid to travel unaccompanied.Women today have the competence,and the time,to follow their feet. 28.What does"me-mooning"refer to? A.Remote destination exploration. B.Group-focused adventures. C.Solo travel for self-discovery. D.Honeymoon for couples. 29.Why do some people travel alone according to Flash Pack? A.To boost their creativity and well-being. B.To form new friendships and relationships. C.To avoid the spread of pandemic. D.To escape from their daily routines. 30.What can we know about Millennial and Gen Z tourists? A.They have flexible time and bigger budget for trips. B.They are keen on travelling with mates. C.They prioritize marriage and famnily over travel. D.They behave like older generation. 31.What can we infer from last paragraph? A.Women are still unwilling to travel alone B.Most females prefer travelling accompanied by men. C.Women face multiple challenges when travelling alone. D.Women are embracing solo travel despite historical restrictions. 高二英语试题第5页（共10页） 餐巴扫描全能王 然病1觉人言用的日罐Ap -。24- D Imagine attending a job interview and being rejected without a single question-simply because your face "didn't fit."You'd likely accuse the company of discrimination,but what if facial features could genuinely predict job performance?This thought-provoking question lies at the core of a recent study by Marius Guenzel from the University of Pennsylvania and his research team. Personality assessments are a standard part of modern recruitment(),yet they often rely on self-reported surveys or interviews where candidates may tailor answers to impress employers.Guenzel's team took an innovative approach:using an AI algorithm.During their experiment,the researchers analyzed the profile photos of96,000 graduates,extracting what they termed the“Photo Big Five”:agreeableness,conscientiousness((尽责性)， extraversion(外向性)，neuroticism(神经质)，openness..By cross-.referencing these AI--detected traits with real-world labor-market data,they found that facial analysis could predict those graduates'income and career mobility.However,they emphasized that its predictive power is limited,serving only as an supplementary source of information rather than a decisive factor. Despite this finding,the study has sparked intense debates and raised significant concerns.For one, combined patterns obtained from large datasets cannot guarantee accurate predictions of individual performance. For another,legal and ethical risks stood out:anti-discrimination laws in many regions make hiring decisions based on facial characteristics a potential legal violation.More unnoticeably,if facial traits are considered fixed, the value of personal growth and self-improvement is weakened-why strive to change if your face already signals certain traits to employers? Experts like Manish Raghavan from MIT Sloan School of Management note that most companies remain wary of adopting such AI tools.He argues that people are more willing to accept decisions based on unchanging traits only when there is clear logic.This logic,however,is far from proven in the case of facial analysis in recruitment,thus making public acceptance difficult.As such,human interaction in interviews-where candidates can showcase their abilities and personality directly-remains irreplaceable. 32.What can facial analysis forecast about surveyed graduates according to Guenzel's study? A.Their academic achievements. B.Their ability to impress interviewers. C.Their“Photo Big Five'”personality traits.. D.Their future earnings and job development. 33.What problem may AI facial analysis cause in the hiring process? A.Discouraging career-related self-improvement. B.Violating labor protection laws in most regions. C.Causing over-reliance on AI for candidate assessment. D.Failing to predict any individual performance accurately. 34.What does the underlined word"wary"in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Eager. B.Favorable. C.Cautious D.Indifferent. 35.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? 高二英语试题第6页（共10页） 田扫描全能王 然病3觉人影喜用的日事Ap --。-。。24-。。…一 A.Photo Big Five:A Personality Assessment Tool.B.AI-powered Facial Test:Predictors of Career Success. C.Facial Traits in Hiring:Too Soon to Trust. D.AI Facial Analysis:the Future of Recruitment. 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。 Recently,I came across an image on the Internet:a crying Earth surrounded by fallen trees,declaring,"No intelligent species would destroy their own home."This image troubled me deeply.I refuse to let my eight-year-old son believe humans are stupid or evil-because it's obviously untrue.36.I'm wondering if,perhaps,there are other folks out there who feel the same as I do. 37 Our ancestors burned coal to solve urgent problems:growing more food,heating and lighting homes.We want to provide a good life for ourselves and our children. The results have been astonishing.In the U.S.in 1895 one quarter of people died before age five.Today it's under 1%,and we will keep pushing until it hits zero.Imagine the essays Ben Franklin or Mark Twain would write about this level of advancement.38 So much of that achievement has been based on the fossil fuels we've burned,whether coal,natural gas or oil. We've learned that this harms both the environment and people.39.It was not long ago that London cleaned its smoke-blackened air.When rain becomes acidic,the world changes its policies.When harms are done locally,we tend to be pretty good at cleaning things up.Here's where I feel hope:we have already done this,and we know it is possible. I don't want my son growing up thinking that his species is in some way evil.40.Whatever strategies we take to fix global warming will create more new problems,too.This is a pretty normal story for intelligent species. A.But I often find myself quite lonely. B.Yet our past mistakes are still haunting us today. C.I want him thinking humans are problem solvers. D.To our credit we aren't always bad at addressing this. E.Therefore,it is essential to abandon fossil fuels immediately. F.How would they keep tears from their eyes if they saw what we've achieved? G.We didn't cause climate change through being stupid,but through being extremely smart. 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。 As a kid,passionately fond of reading,I feasted on books until my eyes blurred.But in the digital age,my deep focus has gradually 41 with endless phone scrolling.Reading,once a 42,now feels more 高二英语试题第7页（共10页） S扫描全能王 然病3觉人影直用的日事A like a willpower challenge than a source of refreshment. Determined to regain that love,I made a small 43 a year ago:every unknown word I 44 -whether in novels or conversations-I would look up and note down.45,I kept this simple list on my phone,the very device that had 46 my reading.Each week,I spent minutes reviewing the list to 47 those words in my memory. This tiny practice proved 48.Every time I recorded a word,I felt my seldom-used brain49 again,breaking the cycle of mindless scrolling.Admittedly,sticking to it was 50.I often had to pause reading to 51 e-dictionary,slowing my pace.What's more,even noted down,most of these words were just like admired yet rarely used museum pieces,never making an 52 in my daily communication. Though using my phone as a tool for slow thinking feels 53 in an era of distracted attention,this 54 has brought definite gains:my mind has grown keener,and I now reach for precise words instead of the same worn-out adjectives.Best of all,I've regained the pleasure of reading-a 55 once feared lost. 41.A.replaced B.survived C.faded D.advanced 42.A.task B.burden C.reward D.joy 43.A.mission B.approach C.list D.promise 44.A.turned up B.came across C.hunted for D.left behind 45.A.Fortunately B.Unexpectedly C.Interestingly D.Obviously 46.A.assisted B.ruined C.directed D.misled 47.A.plant B.remind C.expand D.remove 48.A.demanding B.predictable C.transformative D.efficient 49.A.awakening B.wandering C.improving D.declining 50.A.tricky B.simple C.urgent D.inspiring 51.A.go through B.look for C.take up D.refer to 52.A.attempt B.appearance C.effort D.impression 53.A.normal B.natural C.unconventional D.unavoidable 54.A.practice B.policy C.initiative D.lesson 55.A.comfort B.treasure C.custom D.gift 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。 An English-language knowledge platform-Chinese Culturepedia (https://culturepedia.chinadaily.com.cn), 56 (dedicate)to promoting Chinese culture and enhancing global understanding of China was 57 (official)launched by China Daily on April 21 last year. With the vision of decoding cultural DNA and connecting world civilizations,Chinese Culturepedia is a comprehensive,multi-functional online platform which showcases the 58(rich)of Chinese civilization, 高二英语试题第8页（共10页） 骑CS扫描全能王 然病3亿人影在用的日A中 enhances the global reach of Chinese culture,59 fosters meaningful cross-cultural dialogues. Empowered by China Daily's huge media ecosystem,big data and AI technologies,the platform covers over 40 years of English-language journalism. The platform integrates knowledge,interactivity,and immersive experiences,making a large collection of cultural content-articles,images,and videos 60(access).Since its debut,the platform61(gain) wide recognition among Chinese culture enthusiasts,language learners,educators and international cultural exchange practitioners,because of its authoritative and diverse content. On this year's Teachers'Day,the website celebrated with 62 major upgrade-a multilingual website model and full-scenario text-to-speech services.The platform now offers Chinese,French and Russian 63(edition).Thanks to AI-driven translation,it delivers fast and accurate content translation while ensuring authority and consistency.This multilingual system allows Chinese culture to transcend language barriers and reach a wider global audience. Chinese Culturepedia is a platform 64 the world can hear China,understand China and fall in love with China.Ready to dive into the heart of Chinese civilization?With just one click,you can 65 (lock) centuries of culture,explore timeless traditions,and join meaningful conversations. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你所在的国际学校正在对校心理咨询室Psychological Counseling Room)的工作开展情 况（时间、活动等）收集真实反馈，请你给负责老师Mr.Sith写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.存在不足： 2.你的建议。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右： (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr.Smith. Yours LiHua 田扫描全能王 额3配人影在用的日量A中 …。-224-2- 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。 “What are you writing? Sighing,I slammed my notebook shut.My sister Bethany,two years older than me,is always poking her nose into my business."Nothing,"I replied.I didn't tell her I was entering a writing competition in case I didn't win.Bethany is always winning at her dancing competitions,Mum has lots of bowling trophies(),and Dad is the top player at his golf club.I started ballet lessons when I was younger,but I was always facing the wrong way and bumping into()everyone.I'm even worse at sport. But I do love English at school,especially writing stories.Miss Susan is my favorite teacher and she suggested I enter this competition.I felt a warm light when she said she thought my stories were excellent. "Is it your secret diary?"Bethany yawned,opening the fridge.Mum arrived,loaded with shopping bags. "Who's keeping a secret diary?""Nobody.I'm keeping a notebook as I want to be a writer,"I said,annoyed. Bethany snorted(),"Now she thinks she's going to be the next Shakespeare.""Our Maisie maybe will be a famous writer.All her teachers praise her composition,"Mum leapt to my defence. "Miss Susan says I should write about what I know,so you'd better watch out,"I told Bethany darkly. Bethany took a bottle of milk from the fridge and bounded upstairs and yelled,"I don't want to be in your stupid story！"“Ignore her,”Mum said.“Keep going with your story.” Weeks passed,and the memory of the competition slowly faded beneath the busy rhythm of everyday life. Then one afternoon,as I was lazily scrolling through my e-mails,a notification()from the competition organizers suddenly appeared. 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。 I read the e-mail 20 times before finally believing I succeeded. I held my breath as Bethany read my story,worried about her response. 餐巴扫描全能王 额3觉人E直用的日博Ae ……2-2224-2025学年第一学期高二英语期末测试听力部分。第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的abc三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话读两遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Mary strikes me as an efficient person. SHE handles pressure well and always finishes projects ahead of sketches. yeah. And I think she's friendly and willing to help others, plus she's creative and talented. Mary strikes me as an efficient person. SHE handles pressure well and always finishes projects ahead of schedule. Yeah and I think she's friendly and willing to help others, plus she's creative and talented. Dulan, how do you study for exams? I usually review my notes and do lots of exercises. What about you? I like to make mind maps, which help me understand the relationships between different concepts. Dan, how do you study for exams? I . usually review my notes and do lots of exercises. What about you? I like to make mind maps, which help me understand the relationships between different concepts. Hi, i'd like to buy some beef for grilling. Hello, I have some excEllent cuts. I recommend some nice stakes, their juicy and full of flavor . when girl LED sounds good, please wrap two pounds for me. How much should I pay? Hi, i'd like to buy some beef for grilling. Hello. I have some excEllent cuts. I recommend some nice stakes, their juicy and full of flavor. When grilled sounds good, please wrap two pounds for me. How much should I pay? I've got a sore throat today. I feel uncomfortable. Did you talk a lot yesterday or eat spicy food last night? neither. I think it's because I didn't wear a thick cold in the cold wind yesterday. I've got a sore throat today. I feel uncomfortable. Did you talk a lot yesterday or eat spicy food last night? neither. I think it's because I didn't wear a thick cold in the cold wind yesterday. Guess what? My favorite band is coming to our city for a concert in . two months in may. But isn't that when you have a ton of work? You're right. I'll have to figure something out. I can't miss this show. Guess what? My favorite band is coming to our city for a concert in . two months in may. But isn't that when you have a ton of work? You're right. I'll have to figure something out. I can't miss this show. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面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ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出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，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。I've organized some games for our company. Outing will begin with a treasure hunt to boost everyone's energy. great. What other games will we have? We'll also have a really race and a team quiz help us bond and have . fun quiz about what . it's about, our company and its values. And guess what, there are . prizes really. Will there be extra vacation days or cash rewards? Actually, the winning team will get gift cards for our favorite lucks shopping. I've organized some games for our company. Outing will begin with a treasure hunt to boost everyone's energy. great. What other games will we have? We'll also have a real race and a team quiz to help us bond and have fun . quiz about . what it's about our company and its values. And guess what, there are Price really. Will there be extra vacation days or cash rewards? Actually. the winning team will get gift cards for our favorite lucks shopping mall. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Have you heard about the new chemical plants nearby? Yes, i've heard they've invested heavily in safety measures. All the facilities are automated. They also claim to use the latest technology to minimize the environmental impact. right? And they're hiring many locals, which is great for our community. absolutely. It's a win win situation. Have you heard of they're offering any tours or open days for the public to see the facilities? Yeah, there was a mention in the local newspaper about an upcoming open day is a great opportunity for us to learn more about their Operations. Have you heard about the new chemical plants nearby? Yes, i've heard they've invested heavily in safety measures. All the facilities are automated. They also claim to use the latest technology to minimize the environmental impact. right? And they're hiring many locals, which is great for . our community. Absolutely, it's a one win situation. Have you heard of they're offering any tours or open days for the public to see the facility? Yeah, there was a mention in the local newspaper about an upcoming open day is a great opportunity for us to learn more about their Operations. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Celina, my wife and I are going on a trip to tondo next week. I just want to let you know in case you need anything from me at work. No problem. When are you going there? We're leaving for chhang du next friday morning and getting there around noon. I've booked a room . for two nights. That's fantastic. What will you do there? We'll visit chengdu research base of giant panda breeding, and we'll try the famous hot pot, which has a unique flavor. great. Is there anything you're particularly excited about? Personally, i'm looking forward to just slowing down for a bit. I've read a lot about tondo s tea culture and heard that the tea houses are wonderful . places to relax. Indeed, have a wonderful time and don't forget to take lots . of pictures. thanks. I'll share some with you when i'm back celina. My wife and I are going on a trip to tung do next week. I just want to let you know in case you need anything from me. Work, no problem. When are you going there? We're leaving for chengdu next friday morning and getting there around noon. I've booked a room . for two nights. That's fantastic. What will you do there? We'll visit tang du research base of giant panda breeding, and we'll try the famous hot pot, which has a unique flavor. great. Is there anything you're particularly excited about? Personally, i'm looking forward to just slowing down for a bit. I've read a lot about tondo s tea culture and heard that the tea houses are wonderful . places to relax. Indeed, have a wonderful time, and don't forget to take lots . of pictures. thanks. I'll share some with you when i'm back. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Welcome, kathleen White. We're eager to learn about your latest work. Can you tell us about IT? sure. I'm delighted to talk about my new novel. Echoes of the heart IT follows the story of a Young musician and a mysterious stranger who cross their paths in a coastal town. What inspired you to write this story? I wanted to explore the connection between two individuals from different backgrounds and how their unexpected friendship chAllenged their belief and life choices. How long did they take you to write the novel? And did your initial idea change much? IT took about eight months. The frame of the story remains the same, but the characters grew as I wrote them. Were there any surprises during the journey? The writing process was surprisingly smooth. I typically go through many drafts, but this time the narrative seem to flow naturally. This novel is a departure from my previous books. IT focuses more on personal growth and less on external conflicts. I hope that resonates with readers on a deeper level. Any advice for all the writers . never give up. It's an overused piece of advice, but it's the key. As long as you keep writing, you'll make progress. Welcome, kathleen White. We're eager to learn about your latest work. Can you tell . us about IT? sure. I'm delighted to talk about my new novel. Echoes of the heart. IT follows the story of a Young musician and a mysterious stranger who crossed their paths in a coastal town. What inspired you to write this story? I wanted to explore the connection between two individuals from different backgrounds and how their unexpected friendship chAllenged their belief and life choices. How long did they take you to write the novel and did your initial idea change much? IT took about eight months. The frame of the story remained the same, but the characters grew as I wrote them. Were there any surprises during the journey? The writing process was surprisingly smooth. I typically go through many drafts, but this time the narrative seem to flow naturally. This novel is a departure from my previous books. IT focuses more on personal growth and less on external conflicts. I hope that resonates with readers on a deeper level. Any advice for other . writers never give up. It's an overused piece of advice, but it's the key. As long as you keep writing, you'll make progress. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。One by one, volunteers repair toys that show the Marks of use. They so clothing, rush foreign hair, add feeling and dress the toys. This is the work of the hospital for soft toys, a project in venezuela's capital, caracas. The effort began with a mother's question, what do you do with all the toys once children are, grow them? Merita kosta is an architect who represents the hospital of a soft toys, SHE said. The idea came from a teacher named at Lillian glue in twenty seventeen. That glue was looking for something to do with their children's toys as they grew older. SHE didn't want to throw them away. SHE decided to wash them, fix them and donate them the children in the university hospital of karaka. So a few months later, GLK opened the hospital for soft toys. IT is a nonprofit foundation that also collects and repairs other toys. The foundation received donations that include school supplies, shoes and food. Sylvia heber has volunteered for almost three years. SHE said that smoothing a soft toys, fur or fixing a doll hair is helpful for the volunteers. By doing this, all of us who come here are in therapy, a kind of therapy based on supporting one another, heber said on sunday. IT seems there are not enough toys to repair, but then someone arrives at the door with more boxes and bags full of toys. The toys are delivered not only to hospitals and schools, poor areas, but also two homes for older people. One by one, volunteers repair toys that show the Marks of use. They so clothing rush foreign hair, add feeling interest the toys. This is the work of the hospital for soft toys, a project in venezuela's capital, karaka. The effort began with a mother's question, what do you do with all the toys once children are, grow them? Martia kosta is an architect who represents the hospital of her soft toys, SHE said. The idea came from a teacher named Lillian gluck in two thousand seventeen. GLK was looking for something to do with their children's toys as they grew older. He didn't want to throw them away. SHE decided to wash them, fix them and donate them the children in the university hospital of karaka. So a few months later, glue opened the hospital for soft toys. IT is a non traffic foundation that also collects and repairs other toys. The foundation receives donations that include school supplies, shoes and food. Salvia heber has volunteer for almost three years. He said that smoothing a soft toys, fur or fixing adults hair is helpful for the volunteers. By doing this, all of us who come here are in therapy, a kind of therapy based on supporting one another. Hibor said, on some days, IT seems there are not enough toys to repair, but then someone arrives at the door with more boxes and bags full of toys. The toys are delivered not only to hospitals and schools in poor areas, but also to homes for older people.