山西太原市小店区山西大学附属中学2025～2026学年第二学期高三3月模块诊断英语试题

山西大学附中 2025~2026学年第二学期高三3月模块诊断 英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 命题人：王晓琛 审核人：陈芳 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）听力不计入总分 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. Why does the woman like the song best? A. It matches the atmosphere of the beach. B. It brings back happy memories for her. C. It was written by her family member. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. At the cleaner’s. C. At the woman’s place. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A new camera. B. A landscape painter. C. A photography show. 4. What does the woman suggest the boy do with the money? A. Buy a pair of headphones. B. Give it to his parents. C. Set aside part of it. 5. What aspect of Jason does the man appreciate most? A. His sports talent. B. His work attitude. C. His teamwork spirit. 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. What did the man do yesterday? A. He created a painting. B. He went to the cinema. C. He attended a ceremony. 7. Why does the woman like The Fantastic Drift of the Cat? A. For its touching plot. B. For its amazing costumes. C. For its visual effects and sound. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why did Edwards choose ski jumping? A. He showed a natural talent for it. B. It is a relatively easy winter sport. C. It offered him a better chance to qualify. 9. What challenge did Edwards face while preparing for the Olympics? A. He lacked funds. B. He was underweight. C. He had severe nearsightedness. 10. What made Edwards become famous at the 1988 Winter Olympics? A. The gold medal he won. B. The spirit he demonstrated. C. The world record he set. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Which of the following is the man’s voluntary task? A. Guiding visitors. B. Collecting artworks. C. Introducing painters. 12. What impressed the man most about the foreign visitors? A. Their deep love for modern art. B. Their keen interest in Chinese painting. C. Their wide knowledge of Chinese history. 13. What did the man learn from the volunteer activity? A. More painting skills. B. Methods of art appreciation. C. Better communication skills. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. When do people tend to experience “reverse culture shock”? A. When staying for a long time overseas. B. When first arriving in a foreign country. C. When returning home after some time abroad. 15. What difficulty did the man face when he returned from Spain? A. Controlling his speaking volume. B. Getting used to the early dinner time at home. C. Finding a place to have dinner after 10:00 pm. 16. What habit did the woman develop while living in Korea? A. Taking off her shoes at the door. B. Greeting others by taking a bow. C. Speaking loudly and being expressive. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题 17. Why was the marathon on December 31st quite special for Hilde Dosogne? A. It’s the hardest marathon she had ever run. B. It was the last marathon she had run in 2024. C. She raised the most money during this marathon. 18. What do we know about Hilde Dosogne? A. She suffered from breast cancer. B. She ran over 9,000 miles in a year. C. She is a professional marathon runner. 19. Which experience did Hilde Dosogne encounter during her marathon journey? A. Catching a flu. B. Hurting her foot. C. Running on rough paths often. 20. What is the distance of the Spartathlon? A. 55 miles. B. 75 miles. C. 153 miles. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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 The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum seeks to provide access to the world’s largest collection of Bobbleheads to advance an understanding of the historical role Bobbleheads play in American culture. Location: 170 S.1st St. 2nd Floor Milwaukee, WI 53204 Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a. m.-6 p. m. Saturday-Sunday: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. We are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day and open from 10 a. m.-3 p. m. on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and New Year’s Eve. Admission: Only $5 plus tax. Members and a guest are always free. Children under 5 are free. Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot next to our entrance which is at the northeast corner of the building. Visitors can park in the angled spots on 170 S.1st St. A $50 deposit (押金) is required, and the hourly rate is $1. There is also an abundance of metered street parking surrounding our building. There are also several paid parking garages in the Historic Third Ward which is a block to our north. Groups: We love hosting groups of all sizes. We can accommodate anything from small corporate groups to large bus tours. We appreciate a “heads up” if you’re planning a group visit for more than 10 people. Just call us or email us using the contact information below so we can plan for your visit. It’s a must. As for their ages, you just need to tell us when entering the museum. Contact: Call: 800-414-1482 E-Mail: info@bobbleheadhall.com 21. When can you visit the museum? A. At 10 a. m. on Christmas. B. At 3 p. m. on Thanksgiving Day. C. At 4 p. m. on Labor Day. D. At 11 a. m. on New Year’s Eve. 22. Where can you park your car for free? A. In the parking lot near the museum’s entrance. B. In the angled parking spots on 170 S.1st St. C. In the museum’s surrounding area. D. In the Historic Third Ward. 23. What is required for planning a visit with 20 people? A. A reservation made at least one week in advance. B. Information of each visitor’s age ahead of time. C. A phone call or email to inform the museum. D. Payment of $50 as a deposit when parking. B  For decades, the image of my grandmother’s garden remained a sun-drenched place in my mind. It was a wild sprawl of lavender (薰衣草) and mint, where I spent summers chasing butterflies. However, when I returned to the small coastal village last winter, the reality was a stark contrast. The cottage stood skeletal against the gray sky, and the garden — once a sea of colors — was now covered with dirty weeds. I stepped through the rusted gate, the screech of metal echoing like a protest from the past. My intention was to find a small stone statue of a sleeping cat that my grandmother had hidden among the roses. To me, it wasn’t just a piece of garden decor; it was the “anchor” of my childhood joy. But as I dug through the damp earth, I found nothing but broken glass and forgotten plastic. Frustration set in. The house felt like a stranger, its windows staring back at me with empty indifference. Just as I was about to give up, I noticed a tiny, stubborn sprout of mint pushing through a crack in the stone path. I crushed a leaf between my fingers, and that sharp, cooling scent suddenly flooded my senses. In that moment, the garden didn’t need the statue to be “real” again. The physical objects had decayed (衰败), but the essence of the place — the smell, the wind, the feeling of belonging — remained untouched by time. I walked away from the ruins without the statue, but with something far more permanent. I realized that home isn’t a collection of things you can dig up; it’s a fragrance that lingers in the mind long after the garden is gone. 24. Why did the author return to the cottage? A. To repair the old, rusted gate. B. To collect a hidden object from the past. C. To replant the lavender and mint in the garden. D. To rebuild the skeletal cottage against the gray sky. 25. How did the author feel when first exploring the garden in winter? A. Disappointed and disconnected. B. Excited about the new landscape. C. Confused by the changes in the village. D. Hopeful about finding the stone statue. 26. What changed the author’s perspective during the visit? A. Finding the lost stone statue under the weeds. B. Realizing the house was still in good condition. C. A sensory experience triggered by a plant. D. The memories shared by a local villager. 27. What is the “essence” of home according to the author? A. The physical buildings and decorations. B. The ability to preserve childhood relics. C. The internal feelings and memories. D. The successful restoration of old gardens. C Cognitive dissonance, a concept introduced by psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the mental discomfort experienced when a person engages in actions that conflict with their self-perception. According to Festinger’s theory, individuals are motivated to reduce this discomfort by altering their beliefs, justifying their behavior, or avoiding contradictory information. For example, a student who spends excessive money on a new smartphone but later regrets it might convince themselves, “This phone is worth it because it improves my study efficiency,” even if evidence suggests otherwise. This rationalization helps reduce the dissonance between their action (spending money) and their belief (saving money is wise). Another common example is a smoker who knows cigarettes harm health but continues smoking. To ease the discomfort, they might tell themselves, “Smoking helps me relax, and stress is worse for my health anyway.” Here, the contradiction between their behavior (smoking) and knowledge (health risks) drives them to invent justifications. Research shows cognitive dissonance can influence decision-making in areas like health, ethics, and consumer behavior. In a classic experiment, participants who were paid $1 to lie about a boring task being enjoyable later reported greater enjoyment of the task than those paid $20. Festinger argued that those paid $1 experienced stronger dissonance (lying for little reward) and thus adjusted their attitude to be in line with their behavior. While cognitive dissonance theory has been widely applied, critics note that cultural factors may affect how individuals cope with contradictions. For example, in cultures that value group unity (like many Asian societies), people may focus more on avoiding conflict with others than on sticking to their own beliefs. 28. What is cognitive dissonance mainly about? A. A method to enhance decision-making skills and reduce stress. B. Mental stress caused by conflicts between beliefs and actions. C. Cultural variations in solving inner contradictions from views. D. Avoiding truths that cause personal discomfort or pressure. 29. The word “rationalization” in Paragraph 2 most likely means . A. admitting personal mistakes openly B. developing logical plans carefully C. balancing different choices fairly D. inventing seemingly sound excuses 30. Why did participants paid $1 in the experiment report enjoying the task more? A. They found the task genuinely interesting. B. They wanted to please the researchers. C. They needed to justify their low reward. D. They were influenced by peer pressure. 31. In collectivist cultures, how might individuals handle cognitive dissonance? A. They focus on changing personal beliefs over consistency actions. B. They prioritize maintaining group harmony over personal views. C. They avoid all situations that cause mental discomfort. D. They rely on financial benefits to justify contradictions. D In the next few months, millions will apply for postgraduate study. Most plan to get a master’s degree, hoping it will help them stand out in a crowded job market. People often think they need a master’s degree to get or keep a job, mainly because they feel insecure, yet research shows a master’s degree usually raises pay much less than a college degree, and some programs leave graduates worse off. Despite the limited benefits for graduates, universities still have reasons to admit more postgraduates. In Britain, undergraduate fees are controlled by the government and have barely risen for ten years. Enrolling more postgraduates, who can be charged higher fees, is one way to make more money. In America, as fewer young people attend college, universities hope more students will return for master’s degrees. Since 2000, the cost of studying for a master’s in America has tripled. Many students still pay high fees because they believe higher degrees will help them earn more. In fact, people with a college degree make about 70% more than high-school graduates, while those with a master’s earn about 18% more. The subject chosen matters most. In America, master’s degrees in computer science and engineering bring the biggest pay rise. In some subjects, people even earn less. In Britain, men with a master’s in politics make about 10% less in their mid-30s than those who only studied it at college; for history, the drop is about 20%, and for English, nearly 30%. Women are more likely than men to gain from a master’s degree. A British study finds such degrees raise women’s earnings in 14 of 31 subjects, but for men, only in six. This is surprising because men usually earn more, and the gap grows with education. Still, women with higher degrees often earn more than those without, as they tend to work longer hours, especially after becoming parents. 32. What motivates many people to pursue a master’s degree？ A. They want to gain an edge in the job market. B. They expect to find easier jobs after graduation. C. They hope to earn much more than college graduates. D. They wish to prepare for further academic study. 33. Why do many universities want more postgraduate students？ A. To earn more from higher tuition fees. B. To cope with the rising undergraduate fees. C. To attract returning students and adult learners. D. To provide more opportunities in technical fields. 34. What is the writer’s attitude toward people’s pursuit of master’s degrees？ A. Appreciative. B. Unconcerned. C. Objective. D. Pessimistic. 35. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage？ A. How a Master’s Degree Increases a Graduate’s Pay？ B. Why Universities Enroll More Postgraduate Students？ C. The Decline in Students Pursuing a Master’s Degree. D. The Value of a Master’s Degree and Its Impact Factors. 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。 We all know that reading more is a worthy goal, yet most of us find it difficult to stick to a consistent reading habit. Between work, social obligations, and the endless pull of digital screens, books often get pushed to the side. 36 Instead of aiming for hours of deep reading, the key is to start small — very small. The most common mistake people make is setting overly ambitious goals. For instance, you might promise yourself to read 50 pages every night. However, on a tiring day, this can feel like a heavy chore, 37 Try committing to just one page a day. This is what habits experts call a “micro-habit.” It is so easy that you can not say no to it, even on your busiest days.    38 Rather than waiting for a large block of free time, look for “hidden” moments. These could be the ten minutes spent on the bus or the time you spend waiting for your coffee to brew. By keeping a book with you at all times — whether physical or digital — you make it easier to choose reading over mindless scrolling. Environment also plays a crucial role. Design your space to trigger the behavior you want. If your book is buried under a pile of mail, you likely won’t pick it up, 39 Placing a book on your pillow or next to your favorite chair serves as a visual cue that reminds you to read. Finally, don’t forget to enjoy the process. Reading shouldn’t feel like a competition or a task to be completed. 40 If a book isn’t capturing your interest after a few chapters, it’s okay to put it down and find something else. The goal is to build a sustainable love for reading, one page at a time. A. Many readers lose hope before they ever begin properly. B. This is where the power of small steps comes in. C. Instead, focus on finding material that truly excites you. D. Another strategy is to take advantage of small pockets of time. E. Such experiences often lead people to give up reading completely. F. so to avoid this, you should lower the bar until the goal becomes effortless. G. but by keeping the book in plain sight, you can easily change this habit. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。 My mother spent her childhood with her father on their farm. She learned how to mend fences, plow fields, and make cheese. And she learned farm life doesn’t offer 41 rewards, but if you stick with it, the effort and the long days 42 . My grandpa spent his later years living on a corner of the farm, named Cherry Ridge, where they rode horses together every Saturday before he passed away in 2012. Since then, the farm has 43 into Cherry Ridge Therapeutic Learning Programs, a center for learning, horseback riding and companionship. “I am a ‘road scholar’,” Mom told me. “I feel I was 44 with eyes to see the needs of a(n) 45 spirit,”. She has 46 with WEST, a program helping young people with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges. Mom’s latest project, the Farm Day Grief Camp, was 47 out of her grieving after the 48 of my grandpa. “There is nothing 49 than nature and animals to help with the 50 process,” Mom said. The camp’s first visitors were five kids mourning the loss of a young friend. Activities included painting, sharing memories and a balloon launch they called Sentiments to Heaven. “Each camper wrote one thing they wished they could 51 with their departed（去世的）loved one on their 52 ,” Mom said. Children living with physical disabilities are also 53 at Cherry Ridge. Recently, a student in a wheelchair smiled ear-to-ear as he led the farm’s horses around. Mom’s vision 54 children, ensuring the lessons she learned on the farm will be 55 for years to come. 41. A. good B. instant C. constant D. genuine 42. A. run out B. come back C. go by D. pay off 43. A. developed B. divided C. formed D. bumped 44. A. unable B. granted C. gifted D. intended 45. A. stressed B. curious C. anxious D. hurt 46. A. competed B. partnered C. studied D. lived 47. A. born B. ready C. found D. grown 48. A. illness B. trouble C. loss D. failure 49. A. better B. worse C. easier D. stranger 50. A. learning B. thinking C. relaxing D. grieving 51. A. share B. agree C. play D. provide 52. A. painting B. balloon C. door D. book 53. A. reliable B. capable C. cautious D. welcome 54. A. protects B. challenges C. inspires D. questions 55. A. prepared B. changed C. preserved D. recognized 第二节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20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。 The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the  56    (world) highest bridge, open to traffic in China on September 28, cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes after three years of construction. The newly built Canyon Bridge,  57    (tower) 625 meters above the Beipan River in Guizhou, has become a major attraction. As of Tuesday, estimates suggested the bridge and its surrounding area had welcomed  58    (rough) 100,100 visitors. At  59    very beginning, tourism functionality was integrated into the bridge’s design perfectly. To date, tourism  60    (facility) and services, including a cafe located 800 meters atop the bridge tower, 61    (introduce). The bridge offers various activities, such as bungee jumping and slack-lining, and there are also plans 62    professional base jumping events. For Han Hongju, chief engineer of Guizhou Communications Investment Group Co. Ltd, the company which  63    (fund) and constructed the bridge, the pursuit was never about records.  “The bridge was not built for ‘the No.1’ title,  64    for the people in the mountains. We wish they could travel 65    (far) and live better lives,” Han said. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是高中生李华，你校英语报正在开展关于“社区服务是否该列入毕业条件”的讨论，请你写一篇文章投稿，内容包括： 1. 你的观点； 2. 你的理由。 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。 Should Community Service be a Requirement for Graduation? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When Mark, a software engineer from Chicago, first arrived in Chengdu to lead a joint project, he prided himself on his cultural adaptability. He had read the guidebooks and even learned basic Chinese greetings. However, nothing prepared him for a dramatic and confusing Chinese dinner bill fight. On a Friday evening, Mark invited two Chinese colleagues (同事), Li Wei and Director Zhang, to a hotpot dinner to celebrate the completion of a project. Since it was a casual outing, Mark had planned to go Dutch (split the bill), the standard and fair practice in Chicago. The meal was fantastic and the atmosphere was warm, filled with laughter and toasts to future success. As the meal wound down, Mark signaled the waiter over and asked him for the bill, intending to split the cost equally and pay his own share. Seeing this, Li Wei and Director Zhang exchanged surprised glances and practically leaped from their chairs. What followed was a scene of chaos that genuinely alarmed Mark. Both of the colleagues were physically blocking him from the waiter. And each of them was trying to pay for the dinner. “No, no, no! Mark! You are a guest in China. It’s my treat!” Li Wei insisted, his hand grabbing Mark’s arm with surprising strength. And Director Zhang, usually a quiet man, shouted loudly, “You are in Chengdu, my hometown. I should pay!” He already stuffed the money into the waiter’s hand. Mark felt a rush of confusion and annoyance. In America, financial independence is a virtue, and if someone pays for you, they seem to look down upon you. “Stop!” Mark said, his voice a little louder than he intended. The table went quiet. “Each pay his own way. OK?” Then he threw his share on the table heavily. His colleagues froze, looking awkward. The ride home was silent — Mark had finally followed his own way, but he couldn’t shake the feeling that he had lost something important. 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。 The next day, Mark asked Li Wei, “Why were you and Director Zhang so aggressive (强势) last night?” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weeks later, to celebrate another project’s completion, the three went out for dumplings. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年第一学期高三3月模块诊断（总第十二次） 参考答案 听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-5 BACCB 6-10 BACAB 11-15 ABCCB 16-20 ABBAC 阅读理解（每小题3分， 满分60分） 21-23 DAC 24-27 BACC 28-31 BDCB 32-35 AACD 36-40 BFDGC 完形填空（每小题2分，满分30分） 41-45 BDACD 46-50 BACAD 51-55 ABDCC 语法填空（每小题2分，满分30分） 56. world’s    57. towering   58. roughly    59. the    60. facilities  61. have been introduced 62. for 63. funded 64. but 65. farther 写作（满分40分） 应用文写作（15分） Should Community Service be a Requirement for Graduation? As a senior student, I firmly hold that community service should be a graduation requirement, for it benefits our growth in multiple aspects. On the one hand, it cultivates our social responsibility and nurtures awareness of caring for those in need. On the other hand, engaging in it allows us to put textbook knowledge and skills into practice, narrowing the distance between theory and real-life application. Beyond these, it enriches our life experience and builds communication and teamwork skills — qualities vital for our future development. For these reasons, it’s necessary to make community service a graduation condition. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） The next day, Mark asked Li Wei, “Why were you and Director Zhang so aggressive last night?” Li Wei smiled and explained gently that treating guests was a deep-rooted Chinese tradition, a way to show respect, hospitality and sincerity to friends. “We didn’t mean to be aggressive. It’s our way of valuing the friendship with you,” he added softly. Mark suddenly realized it was a cultural misunderstanding, not disrespect or looking down on him. He felt guilty and apologized for his rudeness the night before. Li Wei patted his shoulder warmly, saying it was no big deal and they all understood his habit. Weeks later, to celebrate another project’s completion, the three went out for dumplings. This time, Mark planned ahead. After the delicious meal, he playfully blocked Li Wei and Director Zhang before they could stand up, saying with a smile, “As your friend and colleague, let me treat you today — it’s my turn to show my sincerity!” The two laughed warmly and no longer insisted. They chatted happily over tea, with no awkwardness left. Mark deeply realized that respecting local customs was the key to building true cross-cultural bonds. The dinner ended with cheerful laughter, a beautiful blend of Eastern and Western cultures. （听力材料） (Text 1) M: Alice, why is this song your favorite? W: Every time I hear it I’m immediately transported to a time in the past. In those good old days, my family and I were walking along the beach, singing this song together. (Text 2) W: Good afternoon, sir. Sorry to disturb you. Do you need me to clean your room now? M: Could you do it an hour later? My son is still sleeping. W: Sure. (Text 3) W: This exhibition is a total success. All the photos are so inspiring! M: Yes. Miss Green documented many beautiful moments with her camera. I especially love the way the sunlight shone in that landscape shot. (Text 4) M: My grandparents gave me 100 dollars as lucky money. I’m going to buy a pair of shoes and new headphones. W: Well, have you ever thought about saving some for unexpected needs? (Text 5) W: Jason is always a reliable player. M: Yeah. I’ve never seen anyone quite like him. He’s incredibly talented, but what sets him apart is his attitude towards work. I’ve met many talented athletes, but few of them practice as hard as he does. (Text 6) W: Did you watch the 97th Academy Awards ceremony on TV yesterday? M: No. I went to the movies with my sister and then we enjoyed some paintings in an art museum. Anyway, did my favorite films Wicked and Dune: Part Two win awards? W: Yes, they did. Wicked won an award for its amazing art and costumes, and Dune: Part Two won two awards for its visual effects and sound. And The Fantastic Drift of the Cat also won an award. I like it best because of its heart-warming story. M: Wow, I regret missing the ceremony. (Text 7) M: Have you heard of the famous ski jumper, Eddie the Eagle? W: Sure! His real name is Michael David Edwards. At first, Edwards had a goal of competing at the 1984 Olympics as a member of Great Britain’s Alpine skiing team but failed to qualify. But he didn’t give up his Olympic dream. After careful consideration, he chose the toughest event — ski jumping. M: There wasn’t a single ski jumper in the British national team at the time, right? W: Yes! That gave Edwards a better chance to qualify, as there was no one competing with him. He trained hard for the Olympics. He couldn’t afford the equipment, had severe far-sightedness, and was overweight for a ski jumper. However, his determination had never wavered. M: Wow, that’s inspiring! W: Definitely. He finally made it to the 1988 Winter Olympics. He came last, but he set a personal and British record in one of his jumps. Edwards gained fame at that Olympics for his spirit. (Text 8) M: Helen, how was your weekend? W: It was great! I went to that theme park Samuel mentioned. What about you? M: I volunteered at a Chinese painting exhibition in the city’s art gallery. My tasks were setting up displays — hanging paintings carefully to avoid damage, guiding visitors around the halls, and answering their questions about the artworks. W: I guess you must have met a lot of people there. M: Yes! I even talked to some foreign guests. They praised me for my clear explanation of the cultural significance of traditional ink paintings. What impressed me most was how much they admired the fine brushwork and poetic themes. W: Did you learn anything from the experience? M: Absolutely! My communication skills improved a lot. (Text 9) W: Hey, did you know there’s a fifth stage of culture shock called “reverse culture shock”? M: Oh, I’ve been through that! I lived in Spain for a year and I was used to its late-night dining culture. People in Spain usually have dinner around 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. When I came back home, everyone was having dinner at 6:00 p.m. I felt so out of place. It was such a strange experience. W: I had a similar but different experience when I returned from Korea. I got used to taking off my shoes before I entered the house. When I got back home, I often walked in with my shoes off and then suddenly realized my “mistake”, standing there feeling rather awkward. M: Oh, that’s funny yet understandable. In Spain, people are very expressive with their body language and loud in conversations. When I got back, I found myself being too loud. W: I know what you mean. It took a while to get used to the old, familiar custom again. (Text 10) M: An amazing athlete has completed incredible challenges to raise awareness for important causes. Finishing a marathon — a 26.2-mile race — is always special. But the marathon that Hilde Dosogne finished on December 31st, 2024 was extra special: It was the last of the 366 marathons she had run in 2024. In 2024, Dosogne, a 55-year-old scientist, ran a marathon every day. She also raised over $75,000 for breast cancer research. Running 366 marathons means running 9,589 miles. But Dosogne ran even farther — she ran a little extra every day, just to make sure she had covered enough distance. Dosogne went to work early to make sure she had time for a 4-hour marathon every afternoon. Even though she ran most of her marathons on a flat path around a lake near Ghent, Belgium, Dosogne faced lots of challenges. She ran in all kinds of weather. Once, she caught the flu. Besides, she fell two-thirds of the way through a marathon and hurt her finger. She said running was hard on her body, but that remaining determined to keep going was even harder. “I’m glad it’s over,” she said at the end of the final race. In September, 2025, she’s planning to join the Spartathlon, a 153-mile race held annually in Greece 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $