UNIT 1 ART-【成才之路·考案】2025-2026学年高中英语选择性必修第三册同步新课程学习指导(人教版)

英语选择性必修·第三册可 10.What advice does Alice give to beginners? +35318961000 A.Aiming for perfection. B.Learning from mistakes. www.ted.ie/beckett-theatre 材 习、究、练、测四位一体 考案（一） C.Sticking to simple recipes Bord Gais Energy Theatre 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 UNIT 1 ART This theatre was designed by world-famous architect Daniel 11.What is the relationship between the speakers? Libeskind and is an outstanding addition to Ireland's theatre world.The (时间：120分钟满分：150分) A.Customer and receptionist. B.Employer and employee. theatre offers the best of Broadway and the West End together with new 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） C.Husband and wife. and local productions to as wide an audience as possible.It was opened 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 12.What does the man ask the woman to do? A.Attend a wedding. B.Give a performance on March 18,2010.Since then,Bord Gais Energy Theatre has welcomed 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.Organize a surprise party. almost five million audience members from across Ireland and the world. 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 13.What can we say about the man? +35316777999 间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍 A.He is helpful. B.He is thoughtful. C.He is optimistic www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie 1.Where does the man want to go? 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 The Gate Theatre A.The woods. B.The seaside. C.A park 14.Who went on a business trip this morning? The Gate Theatre has been,both artistically and architecturally.a 2.When will the speakers set out? A.Mary's parents. B.Jenny's father. C.John landmark building in Dublin for over two hundred years.It was opened in A.At 3:30 p.m. B.At 4:00 p.m. C.A4:30p.m 15.Where will the party be held? 1928 by actors Hilton Edwards and Michea I MacLiamm 6ir.It was at the 3.Which shirt will the man buy? A.At Jenny's home. B.At Hill Restaurant. Gate that such famous people as Orson Welles and James Mason began A.The red one. B.The green one. C.The white one. C.At Southeast Center. their acting careers.Today the theatre continues to offer an exciting and 4.What does the woman fail to do? 16.What will John bring to the party? inclusive programme,attracting audiences of all ages. A.Get Anna's new address. B.Move out from the dommitory A.Some ice cream.B.Some flowers. C.Some cakes. +35318744045 C.Receive the books sent by Anna. 听第10段材料.回答第17至20题。 www.gatetheatre.ie 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? 17.Where did the speaker read his first comic? The Gaiety Theatre A.Their plans for the future. B.A friend of theirs. A.At a hotel. B.On a bus. C.In a bookshop. 18.What types of comics did the speaker often read as a child? Since its opening night in 1871.the Gaiety Theatre has given the C.A movie character. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） A.Cartoon comies. B.Superhero comics. people of Dublin musical and dramatic entertainment,such as musicals, 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 C.Time travel comics drama,concerts.dance,festivals,opera and pantomime ()As 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」 19.How does the speaker currently feel about comies? Dublin's oldest theatre in continuous production,the Gaiety Theatre has 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 A.Uninterested.B.Eager. C.Indifferent. remained an important and ever-changing expression of Irish culture and 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 20.What does the speaker do? Irish society. 听第6段材料，回答第6,7题。 A.A soldier. B.A comic actor C.A shop owner +35316468600 6.What is the man's major concern about the investment? 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） www.gaietytheatre.ie 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A.The profit. B.The safety. C.The flexibility. 21.Where is the Dublin Dance Festival hosted? 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 7.What is the woman going to do? A.At the Samuel Beckett Theatre 项 A.Show the man a website. B.Give the man a user guide B.At Bord Gais Energy Theatre A C.Open an account for the man. C.At the Gate Theatre. Samuel Beckett Theatre 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 D.At the Gaiety Theatre. The Samuel Beckett Theatre was opened in 1992 to celebrate the 8.What did Alice start baking for? 40 Oth anniversary(周年纪念日)of the start of Trinity College Dublin.It 22.What do we know about Bord Gais Energy Theatre? A.Competition. B.Relaxation. C.Experiment. is the campus theatre of the School of Creative Arts.During university A.It is placed on a college campus. 9.What is Alice's key to successful baking? term time it shows the work of the School,while outside term time it B.It was designed by Daniel Libeskind. A.Practicing a lot. B.Using secret recipes. hosts major events such as the Dublin Dance Festival and the Dublin C.It welcomes five million people a year. C.Buying fresh ingredients. Theatre Festival. D.It was where Orson Welles started his career. 2094 210 23.Which website can you visit to learn about Dublin's oldest theatre in At the end of that year,Rose finished the college degree she had maintaining the personal touch of human interactions.The automated continuous production? begun all those years ago. kitchen also promises increased productivity,with a seven percent A.www.ted.ie/beckett-theatre. One week after graduation,Rose died peacefully in her sleep. reduction in workforce costs reported across participating locations. B.www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie. 24.What motivated Rose to attend college at an elderly age? Sweetgreen,founded in 2007,has grown into a national chain with C.www.gatetheatre.ie. A.To make friends 245 locations across the U.S..aiming to improve fast food with fresh, D.www.gaietytheatre.ie. B.To find a rich husband. healthy options.By next year,Sweetgreen plans to apply the technology B C.To fulfill her lifelong dream. to all new restaurants. (2025·四川省苍溪中学高二开学考】 D.To speak at a football banquet. The cost of installing the system,about $450,000- The first day of school our professor introduced himself and 25.Why does the author regard the old lady as a"time machine"? $550,000 per location,is seen as a contribution in future savings. challenged us to get to know someone we hadn't already known.I stood A.Because she was a famous campus icon. Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet highlights that no employees have up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.I turned B.Because she was a person of many words. been laid off due to automation:instead,they have been rearranged to round to find a wrinkled,little old lady beaming up at me with a smile C.Because she was an elderly person attending college. customer-focused roles. that lit up her entire being. D.Because she was an experienced and wise old woman. Despite challenges like reduced office lunch crowds in Chicago in She said,"Hi handsome.My name is Rose.I'm eighty-seven years 26.What did the author leam from Rose at the football banquet? the past three years,the Willis Tower location continues to serve old.Can I give you a hug?" A.The difference between aging and maturing. thousands of customers daily.The Infinite Kitchen aims to handle peak- I laughed and enthusiastically responded,"Of course you may!" B.The relationship between play and aging. hour demand more effectively,speeding up service while maintaining high-quality meals. and she gave me a giant squeeze. C.The tips to play football at an elderly age. "Why are you in college at such a young,innocent age?"I asked. D.The ways to win friends on campus. As Sweetgreen looks to improve this technology,it's preparing the way for a cooperative future between humans and machines,aiming to She jokingly replied,"I'm here to meet a rich husband,get 27.Which of the following best describes Rose? "reimagine the fast food experience".Robots deliver speed and married.and have a couple of kids..." A.Ambitious and demanding. B.Humorous and open-minded. accuracy,while humans focus on providing a friendly,welcoming "No seriously,"I asked.I was curious about what may have C.Wealthy and experienced. environment motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age. D.Enthusiastic and innocent. 28.What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? "I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm A.Advantages of robotic chefs. getting one!"she told me. (2025·山西省阳泉市高二期末质检)】 B.Human's role in the automated system. We became instant friends.Every day for the next three months we Sweetgreen,a California-based restaurant chain,has made its C.Operating mode of the Infinite Kitchen. would leave elass together and talk nonstop.I always enjoyed listening to latest innovation public,the Infinite Kitchen,at its Willis Tower D.Characteristics of salad produced by machine this "time machine"as she shared her wisdom and experience with me. location in Chicago.This automated system transforms the salad-making 29.What does the undedlined word"refine"in Paragraph 3 mean? Over the course of the year,Rose became a campus icon and she process by combining speed,accuracy,and freshness,offering an A.Repair. B.Upgrade. easily made friends wherever she went.She loved to dress up and took improved dining experience for customers. C.Recycle. D.Distinguish. delight in the attention bestowed (upon her from the other The Infinite Kitchen,first introduced in select locations,uses a 30.What have happened to the staff in Sweetgreen according to Nicolas students.She was living it up. futuristic producing line of robotic chefs to craft salads like Kale Caesar Jammet? At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football and Hummus Crunch with exacting standards.Ingredients are divided, A.Their salaries have gone up. mixed,and maintained at ideal temperatures,ensuring consistency and B.They have been out of work. I'll never forget what she taught us. quality.While mbots handle the preparation.human team members C.Their working intensity has increased. "We do not stop playing because we are old;we grow old because manage machine refilling and finishing touches. D.They have new tasks in the restaurant. we stop playing.There is a huge difference between growing older and Chieago's Willis Tower restaurant is the first to adopt a hybrid 31.What is the future of Sweetgreen probably like? growing up.If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year model,operating both traditional and automated salad lines.This A.Promising. B.Demanding. and don't do one productive thing,you will tum twenty years old." approach allows Sweetgreen to refine the Infinite Kitchen system while C.Unchanging. D.Disturbing. 211 ●2124 33.Which of the following is a feature of the Choctaw traditional tales? opinions,you can understand the way the world works and make (2025·山东日照高二期末质检) A.Recording man's migration journey. decisions in light of the truth. Storytelling is universal and is as ancient as humankind.Before B.Telling of local news and happenings. A.Analysing information requires critical thinking. there was writing,there was storytelling.It exists and existed)to C.Praising the brave deeds of kings and heroes. B.And he will leave out facts that don't help him reach that goal. entertain,to inform,and to promote cultural traditions and values.Oral D.Using animal characters to educate the young. C.Thus,the first step to critical thinking must always be listening. storytelling is telling a story through voice and gestures.The oral 34.What can we infer from the storytelling traditions in sub-Saharan D.Because it's possible to draw incorrect conclusions from correct facts. tradition can take many forms,including epic poems,chants,rhymes, Africa? E.So learning about the common arguments and your own beliefs can songs,and more.Not all of these stories are historically accurate or even A.Storytellers are popular and receive high pay. help. true.It can contain myths,legends,fables,prayers,proverbs,and B.Storytellers are learned with high social positions. F.The most important question is whether the facts they state are instructions C.Storytellers teach the young generations moral lessons. actually true. Like all native American tribes,the Choctaw have an oral D.Storytellers play an important role in economie development G.Critical thinking requires examining your own ideas and assumptions storytelling tradition going back generations.Their stories were intended 35.What can be the best title for the text? as well. to preserve the tribe's history and educate the young.For example,the A.Storytelling Is on the Deeline 36. 37 38 39. Choctaw oral tradition includes two creation stories:One relates to B.Storytelling Enjoys a Long History 40. migration from the west and another to creation from a mound.In C.Storytelling Keeps Cultures Alive 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） addition,the oral tradition includes history as well as life lessons or D.Storytelling Is an Attractive Profession 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） moral teachings.Most of the Choctaw traditional tales employ animal 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分》 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B,C、D四个选项中选出可以填 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳 入空白处的最佳选项 characters to teach such lessons in a humorous manner. 2025·福建省漳州市高二检测) The seanchai were the traditional Irish keepers of story.They would 选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 2025·浙江省湖州市高二期未） Life is full of ups and downs.You must understand that you will travel from village to village,reciting ancient lore and tales of wisdom. sometimes fail at things and it is okay when that 41.We have been They told the old myths as well as local news and happenings.Tales of Every day we are filled with information,much of which is given by people who want to shape our decisions.So,we need to evaluate the taught that 42 is really bad,and when we fail,we must drown kings and heroes are the highlights in the Irish oral tradition. ourselves in a(n)43 mood and feel hopeless.This is an entirely The peoples of sub-Saharan Africa have strong storytelling infommation and determine how we should respond.36 It's the ability to think clearly and see how ideas are connected.Like any skill,critical wrong approach. traditions.In many parts of Africa,after dinner,the villagers gather thinking can be learned,and the best way to learn it is by practising. You will fail at many things in life but that will only 44 you around a central fire to listen to the storyteller.The griots have long been You cannot evaluate an argument that you do not understand. about yourself.You will get to learn about your true 45,the things a vital part of Westem African culture:they are storytellers, 37 You may need to ask questions to elarify the person's claims and you are good at,and the things that you are bad at.We must learn to troubadours,and advisors to kings.They perform the functions of ask them to explain key temms,especially words with multiple meanings. 46 the process rather than run from it;only then will we be able to storytellers,genealogists,historians,ambassadors,and more.The griots Once you understand what the person is saying,then you can achieve our goals in life. are traditionally hereditary(世的)，a profession passed from one consider whether it's true.38 You can figure this out by considering Let me tell you my early 47 experience and how I faced generation to the next.There are also griot schools where more formal the source of the facts and whether the facts line up with what you failures in it.I had trouble with some 48.Sometimes I would get an training can be offered.Both men and women can take up the profession. already know about the topic.For a conflict,discover whether your F,which would make me really scared.What I used to do was covering Today,storytelling and interest in storytelling appear to be making understanding is incorrect or the new statement is wrong those 49 and turned the F into a B just to 50 my parents,but a comeback.As one Irish storyteller puts it,"It's a need for Critical thinking also involves examining people's motivations and in reality it didn't 51.I learned a lot after that,I knew that I had to connection...I think storytelling nurtures connections with people in assumptions.For example,a salesman will present facts that are selected 52 that failure and learn from it,and something good actually came real life. to convince you to buy what he is selling.39 It's necessary that you from it.I started doing better with my grades,that F tumed into a B 32.What is the purpose of the first paragraph? recognize these factors to predict when someone else's statements might 53 A.To emphasize the importance of storytelling. not be accurate or complete. Whenever you face a failure,never think that you won't 54 B.To explain the artistic feature of storytelling. 40 Poking holes in other people's arguments can be necessary, from this,you must think of ways to 55 yourself.Failure is the C.To give a general introduction of storytelling. but you must acknowledge the possibility that your own beliefs sometimes mother of success,so we must learn from our failures,not run from D.To show the different patterns of storytelling. can be wmong.By eritically examining both your own and others'them! 213 214 41.A.disappears B.occurs C.varies D.repeats In 2022.the ambassador of Madagascar presented 62. My sister and I shared a typical sisterly relationship:We couldn't 42.A.anxiety B.depression C.failure D.fault speeial gift to the Longping Rice Museum in Changsha-a set of stand each other.Or,to be honest,she couldn't stand me.She was 43.A.sad B.angry C.relaxed D.peaceful Malagasy banknotes.63. makes it special is that the 20.000 tasteful and her personality was the definition of cool.I admired her so 44.A.interview B.astonish C.tell D.inquire Ariary banknote features the image of Chinese hybrid rice.In 2017, much that my clothes tended to look like hers,and even my words 45.A.personalities B.qualities C.hobbies D.capabilities officials from Madagascar also visited Changsha to present a similar tended to say those I heard her say at home.Many times,I literally 46.A.ignore B.welcome C.complete D.share banknote to Yuan Longping,64. know)as the "father of followed my sister.crying every time I was banned from attending 47.A.researching B.working C.teaching D.learning hybrid rice,"expressing their gratitude to Chinese rice experts.Rice is movies with her.Obviously,I was an annoyance to her.Any sort of 48.A.subjects B.relationships the main crop in Madagascar,65. (occupy)more than half of conversation we had usually ended in fighting,and try as I might,my C.cooperations D.communications the country's agricultural land. sister had an extra six years worth of insulting(侮辱的)vocabulary, 49.A.secrets B.grades C.papers D.items 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） which meant she usually won. 50.A.surprise B.relieve C.thank D.please 第一节（满分15分） After a while,I stopped trying to impress her and learned to be 51.A.carry on B.pay off C.build up D.work out totally indifferent;perhaps the silent treatment would get more approval. 假定你是校剪纸社(Paper-utting Club)负责人李华，得知你校 52.A.accept B.admit C.overlook D.avoid I was wrong.Little by little we fell into a sad pattern-I avoided her, 美国交换生m对该社很感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件邀请其加入， 53.A.easily B.instantly and she ignored me,and deep inside,it hurt.So that's how it was 内容包括： C.naturally D.automatically between us.Indifferent or hostile(敌对的)，she was only a sister in 1.社团创建时间和目的： 54.A.remove B.recover C.suffer D.shelter name.I truly believed that we would forever be apart,two housemates 2.社团活动内容。 55.A.qualify B.defend C.better D.assess without conversation,two strangers without warmth.And nothing more. 注意： I still remember the day I learned to ride a bike.I had received the 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）》 1.词数80左右： 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 bike several days before,which was great,until I realized I had no idea 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 正确形式。 how to ride it.My mom had long given up any attempt to teach me;I had Dear Jim, proved to be a panicky,frustrating(令人沮丧的)student..I took it upon In many African countries,the 56. design)on their banknotes showcase the historical,cultural and social development myself to learn,a little bit each day,but without success. 注意： achievements of the nation.Several iconic achievements of China-Africa 1.续写词数应为150左右 cooperation are imprinted on the banknotes of these African countries. 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 The Kaleta Hydropower Station,is a landmark project in Guinea. The project started in 2012 and was 57. official)connected I couldn't ride my bike,and on that day,it was no different. to the grid in 2015.The power station has greatly eased the power shortage in Guinea.promoting 58. (economy)development and bringing tangible benefits to the local people.Expressing gratitude to Yours, China,Guinea imprinted the image of the station on the 20,000 Guinean Li Hua Franes banknote. 第二节（满分25分） On the 200 Kwacha banknote of Malawi,there is an image of the 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 As my sister said,she never once let me fall. magnificent Malawi Parliament building.The building,59 成一篇完整的短文。 total construction area of 26.000 square meters,60. One of my teachers once asked my class what our favorite memory (complete)in just 15 months with Chinese assistance.Over the years, was.Many described winning a competition.My answer,however, cooperation between China and Malawi in various fields has greatly invited hesitant smiles.Why?Because I felt the best when I first learned improved the urban 61. (appear)and the lives of the people how to ride my bike-at thirteen.I didn't mind my classmates laughing of Malawi. at me,because I knew there was more to the story. 215 216新 英语选择性必修·第三册RJ 教 考案部分 习、究、练、测四位一体 参考答案 材 考案（一）》 1-5 BACCC 6-10 BABAB 11-15 ACBAC 16-20 ABABC 听力原文 【Text1】 W:It's a beautiful day.We should go for a walk in the woods.I bet a lot of people will be having a picnic there today. M:There will be too many people.A drive to the seaside would be better. 【Text2】 W:The training starts at 5 o'clock p.m.As usual,we can start off at 4:30 p.m. M:Oh,I have to drop by the Taylor shop.I need to have my trousers shortened. W:Then,we'd better set out one hour earlier than the usual time. 【Text3】 M:Do you have this shirt in other colors? W:Well,they come in white,yellow,red and green.Will a white one do? M:Yes,that'll be nice. 【Text4】 W:Anna said she mailed me some books,but they never came.I'm afraid they got lost on the way M:Well,you just moved into a new dormitory.She probably sent them out before she had your new address. 【Text5】 W:So,tell me a little bit about the character you played in your new film Last Weekend. M:Well,Jake is a sort of the "everyman"character.He doesn't have any special talents.In fact, he lives a pretty boring life,until his old friend Maggie returns to town... 【Text6】 W:So if you're after a low-risk investment,I'd say go for this savings account.It's an extremely reliable product. M:What do you mean by reliable? W:Well,you earn a fixed 3%a year. M:Can I close the account whenever I want? W:Yes,you can. M:And can I check the account online? W:Of course.And it's a very user-friendly site.If you have a moment,I can demonstrate to you how easy it is. 【Text7】 M:Hey,Alice,your cakes always look so delicious!How did you get into baking? W:Well,I started baking as a hobby to relax after a long day at work.But soon,I realized I had a real passion for it. M:I've heard you've won some baking competitions.What's your secret? W:Practice makes perfect,I think.But also,I like to experiment with different recipes and flavors.And I always make sure to use fresh ingredients. M:What's your favorite thing to bake? W:I love baking cheesecakes.They're challenging but so rewarding when they turn out perfect. M:What advice would you give to someone who just starts baking? W:Just start small and have fun with it.Don't be afraid to make mistakes because baking is all about experimentation and every bake is a learning experience. 【Text8】 W:Hello.This is Paula Black from the Wellington Hotel speaking.I saw that you submitted a request for a callback on our website. 2 M:Yes.I have some questions and want to communicate with one of the workers before I make the booking. W:Okay,I'd be happy to help you. M:Well,I plan to reserve a room for three nights.I'm going to celebrate my wedding anniversary there.And I want to make sure that everything is perfect.Could you help me arrange a surprise in your dining hall?I want some musicians to perform jazz while we're having dinner.Maybe a pianist and a singer.It would be better if there were some decorations like balloons. W:I will need to make some phone calls first,but yes,I think I can find a way to work it out. M:That would be amazing.Thank you. 【Text9J W:Hi,John.Today is July 23rd.It's Mary's birthday tomorrow. M:Really,Jenny?I didn't know that. W:Mary just told me.She's a little sad,because her parents went to Beijing for work this moming and they will stay there for half a month. M:Hmm..Hey!Let's have a party for her! W:Good idea!We can have a party at Hill Restaurant. M:It is the cheapest,but it's much too small.How about Southeast Center?It's larger.The food there is the best,and the service is good. W:OK! M:Shall we order a birthday cake? W:I will ask my dad to make a cake for the party.He is good at making cakes. M:And I can bring some ice cream. W:Oh,good.Mary loves ice cream. M:She must be very surprised and happy! W:You are right! 【Text10】 Some people collect fine paintings,and others collect rare coins.But I collect comics.I first began collecting comics when I was about seven years old.I remember my father buying me one in a hotel in Africa.He told me it was the same comic he used to read when he was a little boy.I remember reading it that aftemoon on a hot and sweaty bus,and I loved every page of it.From then on,whenever we stopped at town,he would buy me a comic.They were often cartoon-type comics with funny characters and silly stories.But he would also buy me comics about brave soldiers at war,or pilots of planes.They were all very exciting and they opened up my imagination.As I grow older,my taste in comics becomes different.I still love the cartoon and the soldier ones,but I also begin reading superhero comics too.Superman,Batman,and Spider-Man are my particular favorites,and I enjoy anything to do with space or time travel.Today,my love for comics is as strong as ever,even though I am 47!It has to be-I sell them for a living now! I opened a comic bookstore a few years ago. 语篇导读：本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是四个剧院的相关信息。 2l.A细节理解题。根据Samuel Beckett Theatre部分“During university term time it shows the work of the School,while outside term time it hosts major events such as the Dublin Dance Festival and the Dublin Theatre Festival.(在大学期间，它展示了学校的工作，而在学期之 外，它举办了Dublin Dance Festival和Dublin Theatre Festival等重大活动。)”可知，Dublin Dance Festival在Samuel Beckett Theatre举办。故选Ao 22.B细节理解题。根据Bord Gais Energy Theatre部分“This theatre was designed by world-famous architect Daniel Libeskind and is an outstanding addition to Ireland's theatre world.(这座剧院由世界著名建筑师Daniel Libeskind设计，是爱尔兰戏剧界的杰出成 员。)”可知，Bord Gais Energy Theatre是由Daniel Libeskind设计的。故选B。 23.D细节理解题。根据The Gaiety Theatre部分“As Dublin's oldest theatre in continuous production,the Gaiety Theatre has remained an important and ever-changing expression of Irish culture and Irish society.(作为都柏林特续运营时间最长的剧院，Gaiety Theatre一直 是爱尔兰文化和爱尔兰社会不断演变的重要象征。)”和wnww.gaietytheatre.ie可知，你可 以访问www.gaietytheatre..ie.来了解都柏林持续运营时间最长的院。故选D。 9 25 语篇导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过讲述老妇人R0se在87岁去上大学，是 为了实现自己的大学梦，她的故事告诉我们人们不应该因年老而停止追求，而是因为停止 追求而变老。 24.C细节理解题。根据第七段“‘I always dreamed of having a college education and now'm etting one!’she told me.(‘我一直梦想着接受大学教育，现在我如愿以偿了！'她告诉 我。)”可知，罗斯这么大的年龄还去上大学，是因为上大学一直是她的梦想，她想实现 自己的梦想。故选C。 25.D细节理解题。根据第八段中“I always enjoyed listening to this‘time machine'as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.(我一直很喜欢听这个‘时间机器'，因为她与 我分享她的智慧和经验。)”可知，作者把老太太视为“时间机器”是因为她是一位经验 丰富、睿智的老妇人。故选D。 26.A细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“We do not stop playing because we are old;we grow old because we stop playing.There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old.(我们不会因为年龄大而停止比赛；我们变老是因为我们停 止比赛。变老和长大之间有着巨大的区别。如果你19岁，躺在床上整整一年，不做 件有成效的事情，你就会年满20岁。)”可知，在足球宴会上作者从罗斯身上学到了衰老 和成熟之间有很大区别。故选A。 27.B推理判断题。根据第四段“‘Why are you in college at such a young,innocent age?'I asked.(‘你为什么在这么年轻天真的年纪上大学？'我问。)”和第五段“She jokingly replied,'I'm here to meet a rich husband,get married,and have a couple of kids...'( 玩笑地回答：‘我来这里是为了见一个有钱的丈夫，结婚，生几个孩子…’)”可知， Rose是个很幽默的人：根据最后倒数第六段“Over the course of the year,Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went.She loved to dress up and took delight in the attention bestowed()upon her from the other students.She was living it up.(在这一年里，罗斯成为了校园偶像，无论走到哪里，她都很容易结交朋友。她喜欢 打扮，并为其他学生给予她的关注而感到高兴。她过得很充实。)”可知，Ros思想开 放。故选B。 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加利福尼亚连锁餐厅Sweetgreen推出 机器人厨房，它通过自动化系统制作沙拉。 28.C主旨大意题。根据第二段“The Infinite Kitchen,first introduced in select locations, uses a futuristic producing line of robotic chefs to craft salads like Kale Caesar and Hummus Crunch with exacting standards.Ingredients are divided,mixed,and maintained at ideal temperatures,ensuring consistency and quality.While robots handle the preparation,human team members manage machine refilling and finishing touches..(无限厨房(nfinite Kitchen) 首先在选定的地点推出，使用一条由机器人厨师组成的未来派生产线，按照严格的标准 制作羽衣甘蓝凯撒(Kale Caesar)和鹰嘴豆泥脆(Hummus Crunch)等沙拉。原料被分割， 混合，并保持在理想的温度，确保一致性和质量。当机器人处理准备工作时，人类团队 成员负责机器的补充和最后的润色。)”可知，介绍了自动化厨房the Infinite Kitchen的 生产线情况，食材如何被使用，以及人类的任务，所以本段主要讲述the Infinite Kitchen 的运作模式。故选C。 29.B词义猜测题。根据画线词前句“Chicago's Willis Tower restaurant is the first to adopt a hybrid model,operating both traditional and automated salad lines.(芝加哥的Willis Tower 餐厅是第一家采用混合模式的餐厅，同时经营传统和自动化沙拉生产线。)”可知，这种 方法使得Sweetgreen升级the Infinite Kitchen的系统，同时保持人际化的操作。所以画 线词refine为“升级”之意。故选B。 30.D细节理解题。根据文章第五段中“Sweetgreen co--founder Nicolas Jammet highlights that no employees have been laid off due to automation;instead,they have been rearranged to customer--focused roles..(Sweetgreen联合创始人尼古拉斯·贾梅特强调，没有员工因为 自动化而被解雇：相反，他们被重新安排为以客户为中心的角色。)”可知，员工已经有 了新的任务。故选D。 3l.A推理判断题。根据最后一段“As Sweetgreen looks to improve this technology,it's preparing the way for a cooperative future between humans and machines,aiming to reimagine the fast food experience'.Robots deliver speed and accuracy,while humans focus on providing a friendly,welcoming environment.(Sweetgreen希望改进这项技术，为人类与 机器合作的未来铺平道路，旨在‘重新想象快餐体验’。机器人提供速度和准确性，而 人类则专注于提供友好、温馨的环境。)”可推知，Sweetgreen是有前景的。故选A。 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了讲故事的普遍性、历史及其在文化传 承中的作用。 32.C推理判断题。由文章第一段“Storytelling is universal and is as ancient as humankind. Before there was writing,there was storytelling.It exists(and existed)to entertain,to inform and to promote cultural traditions and values.Oral storytelling is telling a story through voice and gestures.The oral tradition can take many forms,including epic poems,chants,rhymes, songs,and more.Not all of these stories are historically accurate or even true.It can contain myths,legends,.fables,prayers,proverbs,.and instructions.(故事讲述是普遍存在的，其 历史与人类一样悠久。在文字出现之前，就有了故事讲述。它的存在（并且曾经存在） 的目的是为了娱乐、传递信息以及弘扬文化传统和价值观。口头故事讲述是通过声音 和手势来讲述故事。口头传统可以有很多形式，包括史诗、吟唱、押韵诗、歌曲等等。并 非所有这些故事都是历史上真实发生过的，甚至都不是真实的。它可以包含神话、传 说、寓言、祈祷文、谚语以及指示说明。)”可知，本段主要介绍了讲故事的普遍性、历史 以及它的目的。由此推知，本段的目的是对讲故事做一个总体的介绍。故选C。 33.D细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Most of the Choctaw traditional tales employ animal characters to teach such lessons in a humorous manner..(大多数乔克托人的传统故事都运 用动物角色，以幽默的方式传授这些教训。)”可知，乔克托人的传统故事大多使用动物 角色以幽默的方式教授生活教训或道德教导。由此可知，使用动物角色教育年轻人是 乔克托人传统故事的一个特点。故选D。 34.B推理判断题。由文章第四段中“The griots have long been a vital part of Western African culture:they are storytellers,troubadours,and advisors to kings.They perform the functions of storytellers,genealogists,historians,ambassadors,and more.The griots are traditionally hereditary(),a profession passed from one generation to the next.There are also griot schools where more formal training can be offered.Both men and women can take up the profession.(格里奥一直是西非文化中不可或缺的一部分：他们是故事讲述者、游 吟诗人，也是国王的顾问。他们履行着故事讲述者、家谱学者、历史学家、大使等多重职 责。格里奥的传统是世袭的，这一职业代代相传。还有格里奥学校可以提供更正式的 培训。男性和女性都可以从事这一职业。)”可知，格里奥是有学问的，社会地位较高。 由此推知，在撒哈拉以南非洲，讲故事的人社会地位很高。故选B。 35.C标题归纳题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“Storytelling is universal and is as ancient as humankind.Before there was writing,there was storytelling.It exists(and existed) to entertain,to inform,and to promote cultural traditions and values.（故事讲述是普遍存在 的，其历史与人类一样悠久。在文字出现之前，就有了故事讲述。它的存在（并且曾经 存在)的目的是为了娱乐、传递信息以及弘扬文化传统和价值观。)”可知，文章主要讲 述了讲故事的普遍性、历史以及它在不同文化中的重要性，特别是在保存和传播文化传 统和价值观方面的作用。由此可知，最适合本文的标题是“Storytelling Keeps Cultures Alive(讲故事让文化保持活力)”。故选C。 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了批判性思维的重要性及其在学习和实 践中的应用，包括理解信息、评估信息的真实性、审查人们的动机和假设，以及审视自己的 观，点和假设等方面的内容。 36.A根据前文“So,we need to evaluate the information and determine how we should respond.(因此，我们需要评估这些信息，并决定我们应该如何回应。)”以及后文“It'she ability to think clearly and see how ideas are connected.Like any skill,critical thinking can be leamed,and the best way to learn it is by practising..(它是一种清晰思考的能力，能看 清各种想法是如何联系在一起的。像任何技能一样，批判性思维是可以学习的，最好的 学习方法就是练习。)”可知，前文提到我们需要评估信息，后文提及一种清晰思考的能 力，所以空处应是一个过渡句，A项“Analysing information requires critical thinking.（分析 信息需要批判性思维。)”承接上文，引出下文的批判性思维，符合文意。故选A。 D25 37.C根据前文“You cannot evaluate an argument that you do not understand.(你不能评价一 个你不理解的论点。)”以及后文“You may need to ask questions to clarify the person's claims and ask them to explain key temms,especially words with multiple meanings.（你可能 需要问一些问题来澄清对方的说法，并要求他们解释关键术语，尤其是有多重含义的 词。)”可知，C项“Thus,the first step to critical thinking must always be listening.(因此，批 判性思维的第一步必须始终是倾听。)”和前文构成因果关系，后文是对此句的解释。 故选C。 38.F根据前文“Once you understand what the person is saying,then you can consider whether it'stue.（一旦你明白了这个人在说什么，你就可以考虑他说的是不是真的。)”可知，本 段主要讲述，需要判断信息的真实性，所以F项“The most important question is whether the facts they state are actually true.(最重要的问题是他们所陈述的事实是否真实。)”符 合本段主题，是对前文的进一步说明。故选F。 39.B根据前文“For example,a salesman will present facts that are selected to convince you to buy what he is selling..(例如，一个推销员会展示一些经过挑选的事实来说服你买他卖的 东西。)”可知，此处在用推销员举例，所以B项“And he will leave out facts that don't help him reach that goal..(他会忽略那些不能帮助他实现目标的事实。)）”是对例子的进一步 说明，其中he指的就是推销员。故选B。 40.G设空位于段首，是本段的中心句，根据后文“Poking holes in other people's arguments can be necessary,but you must acknowledge the possibility that your own beliefs sometimes can be wrong.By critically examining both your own and others'opinions,you can understand the way the world works and make decisions in light of the truth.(在别人的观点中挑刺是必 要的，但你必须承认自己的信念有时可能是错误的。通过批判性地审视自己和他人的 观点，你可以理解世界的运作方式，并根据事实做出决定。)”可知，本段主要讲述审视 自己和他人的观点，所以G项“Critical thinking requires examining your own ideas and assumptions as well.(批判性思维也需要检查你自己的想法和假设。)”符合本段主题。 故选G。 语篇导读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文中作者结合自身经历告诉我们失败是正常的， 每当你面对失败时，永远不要认为你不会从中恢复过来，你必须想办法让自己变得更好。 我们必须从失败中吸取教训，而不是逃避失败。 41.B考查动词词义辨析。句意：你必须明白，有时候你会在一些事情上失败，这没什么大 不了的。A.disappears消失；B.occurs发生；C.varies变化；D.repeats重复。根据上文 “you will sometimes fail at things and it is okay when that'”指失败发生时没什么大不了的。 故选B。 42.C考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们被教导失败是非常糟糕的，当我们失败时，我们必须 沉浸在悲伤的情绪中，感到绝望。A.anxiety焦虑；B.depression沮丧；C.failure失败；D. fault错误。根据后文“when we fail”指我们被教导关于失败的事情。故选C。 43.A考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们被教导失败是非常糟糕的，当我们失败时，我们 必须沉浸在悲伤的情绪中，感到绝望。A.sad悲伤的；B.angry生气的；C.relaxed放松 的；D.peaceful和平的。根据上文“when we fail,we must drown ourselves”可知，失败发生 时我们沉浸在悲伤的情绪中。故选A。 44.C考查动词词义辨析。句意：生活中你会在很多事情上失败，但这会判断你是什么样 的人。A.interview采访；B.astonish使惊讶；C.tell告诉，判断；D.inquire询问。根据后 文“you about yourself”可知，在事情上失败会教会你判断自己是什么样的人。故选C。 45.D考查名词词义辨析。句意：你会了解到你真正的能力，你擅长什么，不擅长什么。 A.personalities个性；B.qualities质量；C.hobbies爱好；D.capabilities能力。根据后文 “the things you are good at,.and the things that you are bad at""可知，失败会让人了解到自 己擅长和不擅长的事物，即能力。故选D。 46.B考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们必须学会迎接这个过程，而不是逃避它；只有这样， 我们才能实现我们的人生目标。A.ignore忽视；B.welcome迎接，欢迎；C.complete完 成；D.share分享。根据后文“the process rather than run from it'”可知，要学会迎接失败的 过程，而不是逃避它。故选B。 47.D考查动词词义辨析。句意：让我告诉你我早期的学习经历以及我是如何面对失败 的。A.researching研究；B.working工作；C.teaching教学；D.learning学习。根据后文 14 D25 “Sometimes I would get an F,which would make me really scared.(有时我会得F,这让我 很害怕。)”主要讲述了作者的学习经历。故选D。 48.A考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在一些科目上有困难。A.subjects学科；B. relationships关系；C.cooperations合作；D.communications交流。根据后文“Sometimes I would get an F,which would make me really scared..(有时我会得F,这让我很害怕。)”可 知，作者在一些学科上遇到困难，得了F。故选A。 49.B考查名词词义辨析。句意：我以前做的是把那些成绩掩盖起来，把F变成B,只是为 了让我的父母高兴，但实际上这行不通。A.secrets秘密；B.grades成绩；C.papers文件； D.items物品。根据后文“turned the F into a B”指作者掩盖自己的差成绩，把F变成B。 故选B。 50.D考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以前做的是把那些成绩掩盖起来，把F变成B,只是为 了让我的父母高兴，但实际上这行不通。A.surprise使惊讶；B.elieve缓解；C.thank感 谢；D.please取悦。根据上文“turned the F into a B”可知，修改成绩是为了取悦父母。 故选D。 51.D考查动词短语辨析。句意：我以前做的是把那些成绩掩盖起来，把F变成B,只是为 了让我的父母高兴，但实际上这行不通。A.carry on继续；B.pay off取得成功；C.build up建立；D.work out解决。根据上文“but in reality it didn't”中but表示转折，说明掩盖 成绩只是一时的，但实际上这行不通。故选D。 52.A考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那之后我学到了很多东西，我知道我必须接受失败并 从中吸取教训，而一些好的东西确实从中产生了。A.accept接受；B.admit承认；C. overlook忽视：D.avoid避免。根据后文“and learn from it'”可知，要先接受失败，然后从中 吸取教训。故选A。 53.C考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的成绩开始变好了，F自然而然地变成了B。A.easily 容易地；B.instantly立即；C.naturally自然地；D.automatically自动地。根据上文“I started doing better with my grades'”可知，成绩变好，F自然而然地变成了B。故选C。 54.B考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当你面对失败，永远不要认为你不能从中恢复，你必须 想办法让自己变得更好。A.remove去除；B.recover恢复；C.suffer遭受；D.shelter遮蔽。 根据上文“Whenever you face a failure'”结合作者的经历可知，此处指遭遇失败，不能认为 自已无法从失败中恢复过来。故选B。 55.C考查动词词义辨析。句意：每当你面对失败，永远不要认为你不能从中恢复，你必须 想办法让自己变得更好。A.qualify取得资格；B.defend防御；C.better超过；D.assess评 估。根据后文“Failure is the mother of success,so we must learn from our failures,not run from them!(失败是成功之母，所以我们必须从失败中吸取教训，而不是逃避失败！)” 可知，要学会从失败中学习，最终成功，让自已变得更好。故选C。 语篇导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了非洲多个国家在其纸币上设计的图 案，展示了国家的历史、文化和社会发展成就，以及中国与非洲合作的一些标志性成就。 56.designs考查名词复数。句意：在许多非洲国家，他们纸币上的设计展示了国家的历 史、文化和社会发展成就。空处为主语，showcase为谓语动词，句子为一般现在时，谓语 动词为动词原形，所以主语为复数形式，应用design的复数形式。故填designs。 57.officially考查副词。句意：该项目于2012年启动，并于2015年正式并网。空处修饰动 词connected,需用副词形式作状语。故填officially。 58.economic考查形容词。句意：电站极大地缓解了几内亚的电力短缺问题，促进了经济 发展，为当地人民带来了实实在在的利益。空处修饰名词development,需用形容词形式 作定语。故填economic. 59.wh考查介词。句意：该建筑总面积2.6万平方米，在中国援助下仅用15个月就全部 完工。表示“具有”，空处填介词with。故填with。 60.was completed考查动词的时态和语态。句意：该建筑总面积2.6万平方米，在中国援 助下仅用15个月就全部完工。空处为谓语，陈述过去发生的事情，且主语The building 和complete为被动关系，需用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用was。 故填was completed。 6l.appearance考查名词。句意：多年来，中国与马拉维在各领域的合作极大地改善了马 拉维的城市面貌和人民的生活。根据句意“城市面貌”以及空前的urban可知，空处需 用名词形式作宾语。故填appearance. 2 62.考查冠词。句意：2022年，马达加斯加大使向长沙隆平水稻博物馆赠送了一份特别 的礼物一一一套马达加斯加纸币。空处修饰名词，且g为可数名词单数形式，此处 表示“一套马达加斯加纸币”，表泛指，且special发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a 修饰。故填a。 63.Wht考查主语从句。句意：它的特别之处在于20,000阿里亚里纸币上印有中国杂交 水稻的图像。空处引导主语从句，从句中缺少主语，指物，需用连接代词wht引导，句 首单词首字母需大写。故填What。 64.known考查非谓语动词。句意：2017年，马达加斯加官员还访问长沙，向被誉为“杂交 水稻之父”的袁隆平赠送了一张类似的纸币，表达对中国水稻专家的感谢。空处修饰 Yuan Longping作后置定语，Yuan Longping和know为被动关系，需用过去分词作定语。 故填known.。 65.occupying考查非谓语动词。句意：水稻是马达加斯加的主要作物，占该国农业用地的 一半以上。空处为句子状语，表示顺其自然的结果状语应用现在分词。故填occupying。 写作 第一节 One possible version: Dear Jim, I'm Li Hua,head of Paper-cutting Club in our school.Leaming that you're interested in our club,it's my great honor to invite you to join us. Founded in 2015,our club aims to offer a platform where students can learn,create and appreciate the traditional art of paper-cutting.A wide variety of activities are held on a weekly basis,including workshops led by experienced artists,exhibitions showcasing our members' outstanding creations and visits to museums and art galleries to deepen our understanding of this art form. I'm convinced that our club will definitely be a joumey to a cultural feast.Looking forward to your participation. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 One possible version: I couldn't ride my bike,and on that day,it was no different.I was practising riding in a park.I struggled,but in vain."I'm so stupid!"I murmured to myself.Overwhelmed by a sense of failure,I burst into tears.Suddenly,a familiar voice came,"You're a noisy girl!What happened?"I stared at my sister with tears in my eyes.To my surprise,she lifted the bike up, saying,"Let me teach you!"Then she patiently told me how to keep a balance while riding.She encouraged me to have another try and promised to give me necessary help As my sister said,she never once let me fall.She helped me with my bike like a protective umbrella and inspired me.Little by little I could keep my balance and my fear disappeared. Eventually,I could ride the bicycle without my sister's aid."Congratulations!"my sister called to me.Not until that moment did I realize my sister's hidden love for me.I got of the bike and ran to hug her tightly,conveying my gratitude.Since then,we've always kept a close relationship. 语篇导读：本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的老师提问最喜欢的记忆时，作者回答 的是学会骑自行车。作者和姐姐从一开始的相互不能忍受对方的关系，后来，经过一次学 骑自行车的经历，姐姐教妹妹骑自行车，让姐妹二人又重新找回真正的姐蛛之情的故事。 写作指导： 1.段落续写： (1)由第一段首句内容“我不会骑我的自行车，在那一天，没有什么不同。”可知，第 段可描写作者学习骑自行车过程中的一次失败经历以及姐姐的帮助与鼓励。 (2)由第二段首句内容“就像我姐姐说的，她从来没有让我跌倒过。”可知，第二段可描 写作者在姐姐的帮助下学会骑自行车的经历以及姐妹之间深厚的感情。 2.续写线索：练习失败—哭—姐姐教作者—鼓励—作者能够保持平衡—拥 抱姐姐—表达感激 D25 3.词汇激活 行为类 (I)练习g骑自行车：practise riding/practise cycling (2)鼓励：encourage/hearten (3)拥抱：hug/embrace 情绪类 (1)哭：burst into tears/,burst out crying (2)感激：gratitude/thankfulness 考案（二） 1-5 AABCC 6-10 BABBC 11-15 ABCCA 16-20 CABAB 听力原文 [Text1】 M:When did you learn to draw like that?Did you take lessons when you were a kid? W:No,I learned it in college during the summer.I thought about taking an art class in high school,but at the time I was too busy to handle many lessons. 【Text2】 M:Can you hand me that pen?This one doesn't work anymore. W:I didn't remember to bring an extra one.Here,you can use my pencil,but you need to sharpen it first 【Text3】 M:Jenny!I wasn't expecting you at this time.I thought you weren't getting to the party until after 7:00. W:Yeah,I didn't have to work overtime tonight.My boss actually let me off when he said he would.Who could have guessed? 【Text4】 W:I will never go anywhere with Bill ever again.He can never remember where he parks his car. M:That certainly sounds like Bill. 【Text5】 W:Here's ten dollars.I'll pick you up in thirty minutes at the front of the mall.Find a nice gift for your friend's birthday. M:Aw,Mom!Can't I have twenty? 【Text6 M:Will you plug this in...Oh,wait a second...let me just look at this message. W:You're always looking at messages on your phone!How many messaging apps do you have, David? M:Four?Five?Maybe six by now.. W:If you have an average of 10 people on each of those six social networks who send you messages every day,that's at least 60 conversations!Let's say you spend as little as one minute on each conversation...That's a whole hour!But you would probably spend two or three times that much for each person...What a waste of time! M:Calm down,Maggie.It's my mother.We're making plans for the weekend.She's one of the five people I regularly text 【Text7】 W:Hello,Mr.White.Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today? M:I'd love to,Miss Wilson,but I've got a pretty tight schedule today.I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10.Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11.After that,I'll have a meeting with him over lunch. W:Can I see you after lunch? M:Well,let me see...after lunch,I have to attend a senior staff meeting,which may last about two hours.Can you come at 3?We can talk for an hour before I meet my sales team at 4. W:I'm afraid an hour is too short.What about tomorrow morning? M:9 to 11 then.I'll wait for you at the office. 25 W:OK,see you then 【Text8】 W:Hello,Bruce.I haven't seen you this past autumn. M:I know.My parents put me in a private school. W:What do you think so far? M:The school is really nice W:I heard that you can't wear the clothes you want.Is that true? M:Yeah.We have to wear a dress shirt,a tie,and dress pants every day. W:Really? M:Yeah,but there are other cool things.They don't take away our phones,and we are all getting our own personal computers when the spring comes. W:That does sound cool!Do you have much homework for the holiday? M:I just completed a book report,but I have a quiz on Africa when I get back.How about you? W:All I have to do is read some chapters from my science textbook. M:Since we both aren't busy,why don't we plan to meet up for a cup of coffee? W:I'd love to.It will give us a chance to catch up. M:Yeah,and it will give me a chance to wear something other than a uniform! 【Text9】 M:Hey,Alice.I'm sorry I am late. W:Don't worry about it.Did you have trouble finding a spot to park? M:Actually,that wasn't the problem.I left early enough to avoid the traffic,but I couldn't get across the bridge. W:What's happening on the bridge? M:I couldn't tell.I just saw the road signs,so I turned around and took the long way here. W:Well,it looks like we missed the worst of the weather.It was pouring this morning. M:That's good.I can see the sky is clearing up and the wind has stopped.What are those tents for? W:They're for the food fair.It will close soon,so you'd better get over there if you want to eat. Unfortunately,you came a bit late for the music. M:So what is this event all about,anyway? W:It's just a community festival we have every year.All the food,entertainment and activities represent the many cultures in our city. M:Cool.What's happening across the street at the stadium?I saw that the local TV stations are all set up there. W:That's where all the dancing and sports events will take place.This area is for families.I saved us this spot on the grass here. M:That sounds fun.I'll go grab something at the tents,and then meet you back here. Text10】 Jin Yong,the famous Chinese novelist,wrote 15 books about martial arts.He is considered to be one of the three greatest wuxia writers and Hong Kong's most famous writer.Jin was the best- selling Chinese author of all time with over 300 million copies of his works sold worldwide.Jin was born in Zhejiang Province,the second of seven children.Even as a boy,Jin enjoyed writing.He was admitted to the Department of Foreign Languages at Central University of Political Affairs in Chongqing,but he left to study international law at Soochow University.Jin was planning to have a career in the foreign service,but in 1955,he began writing his first martial arts novel,The Book and the Sword.In 1957,while still working on wuxia novels,Jin got a job writing movie scripts at Great Wall Movie Enterprises Ltd.and Phoenix Film Company.In 1959,Jin co-founded the Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao with a high school classmate.Many of Jin's most famous wuxia novels appeared in the newspaper,including The Smiling,Proud Wanderer and The Deer and the Cauldron.Jin Yong fused martial arts,fantasy,history and romance into must-read novels.Many years after he had stopped writing novels,Jin earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Cambridge University in 2010.