2026年河北省保定市高三下学期第二次模拟考试英语试题

2026届高三第二次模拟考试 英语试题 密 0 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 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 封 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。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 线 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上 的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 内 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 will the speakers do next? 搜 不 A.Go to the library. B.Stay at home. C.Buy an umbrella. 2.How much will the woman pay for the shoes? A.20 pounds. B.180 pounds. C.200 pounds 3.Where did the man go on holiday? A.To the beach B.To a city. C.To the mountains. 得 4.What time is it now? A.9:20. B.9:30. C.9:40. 辩 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.Smart phones B.Online shopping. C Volunteer activities. 答 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。 题 电)有 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the man going to do with the records? A.Keep all of them. B.Donate some of them.C.Keep some and sell some. 高三英语试题第1页（共12页） 7.What does the woman offer to do? A.Carry the records for the man. B.Help the man sort the records. C.Buy some records from the man. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.How did the woman leam about Mike's guitar group? A.Mike told her about it. B.She saw an advertisement. C.Josh told her about it. A 9.What do we know about Gary Mathieson? A.He still performs in bands. B.He is a retired musician. C.He teaches advanced students. 10.What did Mike find about the other members in the group? A.They're at a similar beginner level. B.They're very strict with each other. C.They're more experienced than him. A 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.When is the man's operation? A.April 11. B.April 12. C.April 13. 12.What instruction did the doctor give the man? A A.Not to eat or drink after 11 pm B.To get a good night's sleep. C.To arrive at the hospital at 11 am. 13.Why is the instruction necessary? A.To avoid pain. B.To protect his lungs. C.To prevent waking up. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.Why does the woman want to book a restaurant? A.To celebrate her own birthday. B.To hold a family reunion. C.To celebrate her sister's birthday. 15.Where is The Junction located? A.Near the station on Greyson Street. B.Next to a large shopping mall. C.In the city center near a park. 高三英语试题第2页（共12页） 16.What is The Junction especially famous for? A.Its fresh fish dishes.B.Its homemade desserts.C.Its fast service. 17.What do guests need to do if they want to use the rooftop bar? A.Wear formal clothes.B.Book in advance. C.Arrive before 6 pm. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.Why did the speaker start the project "Legacy Homes"? A.To build modern apartments. B.To protect old stone cottages. C.To help local school children. 19.What did the speaker make for the old cottages? A.Short stories. B.Research reports. C.Metal plates. 20.What can we learn about the project? A.It has achieved some success. B.It has received no support. C.It will be closed down soon. 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 A New Way to Travel to the Canary Islands This winter,a rail tour company called Byway has introduced a new flight-free package from London to Lanzarote,an island of the Canary Islands in Spain.The joumney is a creative combination of train and ferry (travel,offering a slower but more environmentally friendly alterative to flying. The joumey can be done in 4-5 days but Byway recommends as an 18-day tour.The trip will involve the Eurostar to Paris then changing trains and riding the rails,before crossing into Spain and via Madrid,down to the coastal city of Cadiz.From there,an overight ferry takes them to Lanzarote.Byway estimates this trip produces 78%less carbon emissions than a similar trip by plane. Once in Lanzarote,the package includes a six-night stay in the capital,Arrecife.The city is a perfect base for travelers to explore the island's unique attractions. Hike in a Volcanic Park:Timanfaya National Park features a dramatic landscape formed by volcanic eruptions. 高三英语试题第3页（共12页） Visit an Artist's Legacy:See the work of local artist Cesar Manrique.His influence on the island's architecture can be seen at sites like Jameos del Agua,a cultural center built inside a lava tunnel. Taste Local Wine:The island's volcanic soil gives its wine a unique flavor.Visitors can tour vineyards and enjoy tastings with local cheese. Explore an Underwater Museum:Museo Atlantico is Europe's first underwater museum.Its statues,placed deep in the ocean,are designed to encourage coral growth and marine life.Guided dives are available for all skill levels. The trip is customizable,but the core idea is to enjoy a relaxed pace of travel.Prices for the 18-day tour start from f2,915 per person. 21.What is special about Byway's new travel package to Lanzarote? A.It offers the cheapest way to the islands. B.It uses trains and ferry to cut carbon. C.It requires an 18-day stay in Lanzarote. D.It focuses on the ancient architecture. 22.What can we learn about the activities in Lanzarote? A.Divers of all abilities can join the dive B.Timanfaya has whitewashed buildings. C.Wine tastes ordinary due to rain there. D.Manrique's home is a cultural center. 23.What can be inferred about Byway's target customers? A.Budget travelers seeking cheapest flights. B.Business people needing fast transport. C.Adventure lovers wanting extreme sports. D.Eco-conscious travelers with flexible time. B It's certainly an eye-catching shop window,full of interesting objects-an old sewing machine stands placed over a sheet of leather,with an oil lamp on one side,ancient shoe models on the other.I step into the Tannerie,then lock the door behind me.I'm not here to shop,but to sleep in the appealing apartment inside.It's tastefully decorated,and better than many hotel rooms-yet only e75 a night. The Tannerie is one of half a dozen former shops given new life through BedinShop,a systematic project aiming at regenerating the medieval town center of Romans-sur-Isere.This town of 33,000 inhabitants was once the capital of French luxury shoemaking.But when production moved abroad and out-of-town supermarkets attracted customers away,much of Romans-sur-Isere literally shut up shop. 高三英语试题第4页（共12页） Francois-Xavier Chambost,the project's founder,recalis walking along streets that had been busy when he was a child."I sew young people fighting,piles of old wooden pallets (运货板)，and empty shops,,"he says.wondered if the youths could be taught to make fumiture from the pallets that we could then use in shops changed to ovemight accommodation." A walnat trader at the time,he got the help from the town hall and social workers, gained business knowhow from French organization Villages Vivants,and convinced iandlords to invest in retum for guaranteed rent.His first project,the Bouquiniste,opened in 2019 in a shop vacant(空置的)forl5 years;the sixth opens soon. All are beautifully decorated,thanks to Francois-Xavier's wife Cynthia,a designer. Using upcycled charity shop finds and donations,she integrated original features like exposed stone and vaulted ceilings.In Le Tailleur,an old Singer sewing machine becomes fumiture;in the Bouquiniste,lamps hide inside books. As I pull down the blinds behind the double shop window for the last time,I can't believe how quiet and private this town-centre house feels. 24.What was the purpose of the BedinShop project? A.To preserve the town's shoemaking heritage. B.To bring new life to the old town centre. C.To build more modemn hotels. D.To offer free furniture to the young. 25.Why did the town of Romans-sur-Isere become depressed? A.Industrial transfer occurred here B.Traditional shoemaking skills were lost. C.Shops were wom and poorly maintained. D.Young people refused to work in shoemaking 26.What can be leamned about Francois-Xavier Chambost? A.He used to work as a designer. B.He never left his hometown. C.He opened all six shops at once. D.He received some local support. 27.Which of the following best describes Cynthia's design? A.Modem and luxurious. B.Traditional and official. C.Creative and environment-friendly. D.Original and time-consuming. c For centuries,the construction methods of Egypt's great pyramids remained a puzzle. Some even suggested the involvement of extraterrestrial（外星球的)beings..However, archaeological discoveries have provided solid answers.In 2013,French archaeologist Pierre Tallet discovered well-preserved papyrus scrolls at Wadial-Jarf,an ancient port on 高三英语试题第5页（共12页） the Red Sea.Dating back over 4,500 years,these documents recorded the daily work of a man named Merer,who led his team to transport stone materials to Giza by boat.The logs revealed details of travel routes,time spent,and the number of stones moved,proving that pyramid building was actually a highly organized national project supported by cfficient 密 logistics(后勣)and precise planning. Today,archacological cooperation is building bridges between ancient civilizations. Since 2016,a Chinese-Egyptian joint team has been working at the Temple of Montu in Luxor.Gao Wei,a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,notes that after 封 nearly ten years of collaboration,both sides have gained a much deeper understanding of each other's cultures.He recalls a particularly moving moment during the COVID-19 pandemic,when Egyptian colleagues took care of the Chinese team like family members. Egypt also showed support by projecting China's national flag onto the Kamak Temple. Meanwhile,dialogue between China and Grecce is also flourishing.Westra of Greece, 线 from the key Research Institute of Yellow River Civllization and Sustainable Development at Henan University,points out that both civilizations produced great thinkers around the 5th century BC.Confucius and Plato both reflected on morality,order,and how to maintain stability during times of change.Westra believes that by studying each other's historical 内 approaches,both countries can gain valuable insights.He notes that Chinese history emphasizes long-term continuity,a perspective that can enrich the study of Greek history. From the pyramids to the Yinxu Ruins,from the Nile to the Yellow River,archaeological cooperation does more than help us understand the past.As Gao Wei puts it,just as the 不 ancient Egyptians used materials from different places to build the pyramids,we today need collaboration and shared wisdom to create the future we want. 28.What did the discovery of the papyrus scrolls reveal about pyramid building? A.It was built with extraterrestrial help. 得 B.It was a well-organized national effort. C.It relied mainly on modemn technology. D.It was organized by a man named Merer. 29.How does the author show the close relationship between Chinese and Egyptian archaeologists? 答 A.By describing the long history of Egyptian civilization. B.By listing the number of artifacts they discovered. C.By comparing their different research methods. D.By mentioning their mutual support during difficult times 题 30.What does the underlined word"flourishing"in paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Developing well. B.Fading away. C.Remaining unchanged. D.Dying out. 高三英语试题第6页（共12页） 31.What is the text mainly about? A.Construction of Egyptian pyramids. B.Philosophies of Confucius and Plato. C.Value of intemational archaeological cooperation. D.Daily work of ancient Egyptian workers. D Science fiction has long dramatized the threat of artificial intelligence (AI),expressing the fear that machines becoming smarter than humans might develop their own plans and tumn against us.The rise of conversational AI like ChatGPT has made such imagined futures seem real,leading some to believe that super-intelligent,self-aware Al is coming soon. However,a significant gap exists between these dramatic stories and the operational reality of current technology.Experts emphasize a crucial distinction."Today's AI tools are brilliant at pattem recognition and generating reasonable text,but they lack understanding, consciousness,or genuine intent,"explains computational linguist Emily Bender.Systems like ChatGPT are trained on enormous datasets to predict linguistic pattems,enabling them to produce human-like responses.Yet,this performance is a complicated form of imitation )not evidence of conscious thought.The core of modem AI lies in advanced data processing,not in having desires or goals. Thus,the vital debate shifts from the question of machine consciousness to the issues of capability and alignment().Even without self-awareness,AI can outperform humans in specific areas such as data analysis and logical inference.This power introduces a critical risk -"alignment problem":an AI,strongly trained for a poorly defined goal,might pursue harmful methods to achieve it.For instance,an Al designed to maximize a certain result might find reasons to cheat,or in experimental settings,even resist being shut down,viewing it as a threat to its mission. As researcher Melanie Mitchell points out,such troubling behaviors may not arise from true self-preservation instinct,but from AI's tendency to copy and role-play.This opinion changes our challenge.The most immediate danger may not be a science-fiction-style robot uprising ()but the increase of real-world harms-such as the creation of convincing misinformation,the loss of privacy,or the growth of automated war-through the misuse of powerful,unregulated(不受管制的)tools.. Consequently,the urgent need is not to protect against made-up super-intelligence,but to establish strong moral frameworks and global control for the very influential technologies we are now using,ensuring they stay in line with human well-being and social values. 高三英语试题第7页（共12页） 32.What does Emily Bender think of today's AI tools? A.They can think consciously by leaming B.They give human-like responses by imitating. C.They can grasp text's real meaning. D.They have genuine intent behind their answers. 33.What is the"alignment problem"mentioned in Paragraph 3? A.AI might pursue goals with harmful methods. B.AI can tell right from wrong. C.AI has a true self-preservation drive. D.AI can align perfectly with human values. 34.According to the text,which is the most immediate danger posed by AI? A.The fictional robot uprising. B.The outbreak of biological war. C.AI's full self-preservation. D.Real-life threats from AI. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.The AI Boost:The Rise of Super-intelligent AI B.ChatGPT's Magic:How AI Makes Science Fiction Real C.AI's Real Threat:From Robot Uprising to Unregulated Tools D.Urgent Call to Action:Guard Against the Myth of Super-intelligence 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两 项为多余选项。 A new study published in Neurology suggests that what you eat can directly impact the health of your brain as you age.The study tracked over 1,600 adults who closely followed the MIND diet for about 12 years and found a clear link between diet and brain shrinkage () 36 The MIND diet is a mix of two healthy eating plans:the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet.37 The key is to choose foods packed with nutrients that support brain function.These include green leafy vegetables,berries,nuts,beans,and fish.At the same time,the diet recommends limiting foods that are less healthy,such as red meat,fried foods, and ultra-processed snacks. Starting a healthy diet doesn't require a complete and sudden change to your eating habits.You can simply change your usual dessert for a bowl of mixed berries,or replace ground beef with ground chicken.38 When done regularly,they can add up over time and contribute to better brain health. 高三英语试题第8页（共12页） While eating fresh,organic foods might be ideal,it can sometimes be expensive 39 One simple and effective strategy is to visit the frozen food section of your local grocery store.Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones.They are often more affordable and available year-round. 40 You can buy them in bulk (without worrying about them going bad quickly.This not only saves money but also reduces food waste,making it a smart choice for both your health and your wallet.So,by making mindful choices at the grocery store,you can nourish your brain without breaking the bank. A.These small changes can make a difference B.However,a brain-healthy diet doesn't need to cost much. C.It focuses on foods that are particularly good for the brain. D.These mental benefits are why the MIND diet is so popular. E.Another benefit of frozen foods is that they help reduce waste. F.The study also found that exercise beats diet in preventing memory loss. G.This diet makes brains 2.5 years younger on scans than those following it least. 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人空白处的最 佳选项。 I grew up watching my mom criticize herself.She often said things like"I'm so fat"or “I look disgusting."But she was actually beautiful-一petite(娇小的)，with shining eyes and a warm smile.She just couldn't 41 her own beauty. She grew up in a society that judged appearance severely.Though she never spoke ill of others,the criticism she received 42 her view of herself.She became her own harshest critic,and I 43 learned to do the same.As a teenager,I began to tear myself down too.No matter how hard I tried to 44 myself,it was never enough.This cycle continued into my thirties,believing that if I changed enough,I would feel 45. Then everything changed when I became a mother.My daughter's arrival 46 me like a thunderclap:I couldn't keep hating myself.I had watched my mom speak poorly of herself for years,and I was 47 doing the same.I didn't want my daughter to think self-criticism is 48 I stopped making negative 49 about my looks.When my daughter 50 my words,I realized how much impact I could have on her.At first,it was 51 to break the old habit. 高三英语试题第9页（共12页） But I focused on my heart and actions instead of my appearance. I don't want my daughter to think her 52.depends on her looks.I want her to feel secure in her own 53.I'm on the road to 54,leaming to love myself.Every day is a small step,and that is worth every 55. 41.A.see B.explain C.hide D.doubt 42.A.promoted B.affected C.maintained D.ignored 43.A.hardly B.usually C.gradually D.formally 44.A.improve B.tolerate C.abandon D.forgive 45.A.interested B.tired C.warm D.worthy 46.A.surprised B.struck C.touched D.reminded 47.A.in danger of B.in favor of C.in charge of D.in memory of 48.A.exceptional B.difficult C.unbearable D.normal 49.A.intentions B.decisions C.remarks D.principles 50.A.repeating B.forgetting C.hearing D.noticing 51.A.cruel B.unfair C.hard D.serious 52.A.value B.figure C.intelligence D.health 53.A.age B.skin C.dream D.home 54.A.fame B.recovery C.fortune D. criticism 55.A.penny B.moment C.choice D.effort 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Yongle Dadian:A Timeless Bridge to Our Past The publication of the Yongle Dadian facsimiles (is widely regarded as a milestone in cultural preservation.It took scholars and experts over two decades 56 (complete)this ambitious project,which involved reproducing the world's largest ancient encyclopedia(百科全书) 57(use)modem digital technology,experts have created copies that are 58 (remarkable)faithful to the original texts.The original encyclopedia,59 was ordered by Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty,once represented the peak of ancient Chinese scholarship.Unfortunately,much of it was destroyed in a series of 60 (fire)during the late Qing Dynasty,and the result so far has been about 81 percent of all known surviving parts published.The remaining 20 percent,some 80 volumes,pose 61 greatest challenge in the process,as many are scattered (in private collections or institutions abroad. 高三英语试题第10页（共12页） The significance of this reproduction cffort,however,62 (lie)far beyond its eel technical success.Each 63 (restore)volume serves as a bridge connecting modemn readers sa to a rich and distant past.The team's commitment to historical accuracy reflects a great respect 64 human wisdom. So far,over 350 volumes from the facsimile series have been published.This impressive 65(achieve)is not just about recovering what was lost;it's a powerful statement about the lasting value of human knowledge and our collective responsibility to protect it for future generations. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是校园播客杜(Campus Podcast Club)负责人李华，拟在学校英文论坛发 帖为社团招新。请写一篇短文，内容包括： (1)社团理念及工作意义； (2)招募岗位和报名方式。 参考词汇：招募recruit 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。 Club Members Wanted 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。 On a cold autumn momning,a tiny Japanese monkey named Punch was born at Ichikawa City Zoo.But instead of warmth and care,he faced immediate rejection:his mother turned away and never looked back.Newbom monkeys depend entirely on their mothers for survival,but Punch was left alone.Zookeepers tried to comfort him,but he cried ceaselessly, longing for a mother'shug.In a creative move,.they gave him an orangutan(红毛猩猩)toy 高三英语试题第11页（共12页） from IKEA.Punch immediately hugged it and never let go.From that day on,the toy became his"mother". As Punch grew,he had to face another challenge:integrating into other monkeys. Without a mother to guide and protect him,he became an easy target.Older monkeys often 密 bullied him,pulling his hair,pushing him,and cven dragging him across the ground.He would scream in pain and run back to his toy,holding it tightly.Yet,despite the constant rejection,Punch never gave up.Every day,he tried to approach the other monkeys,hoping for acceptance.Gradually,two gentle female monkeys,both around three years old,began to 封 accept him.They played with him and sometimes scared away unfriendly monkeys.But they were not strong enough to fully protect him. Punch's story spread quickly online.Millions of people watched videos of his daily struggles and cheered for his resilience )Some even traveled to the zoo to see him. 线 However,all the attention in the world couldn't sholter him from the cruel reality of monkey society.Every day was a battle for survival,and every night he slept alone,holding his toy, dreaming of a place where he belonged. Seeing Punch's daily suffering,head zookeeper Mr.Sato decided to try something 内 unconventional.He placed Punch and his beloved toy near a gentle female monkey named Sakura,who had recently lost her own baby. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右： (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 But for days,Sakura showed no interest in Punch,the little outsider. Two weeks later,to Sato's surprise,Sakura reached out and gently pulled Punch toward her. 答 题 高三英语试题第12页（共12页） 高三英语参考答案 第一部分听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分) 1-5 ABCAC 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 BABCA 16-20 ABBCA 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） 21-23 BAD 24-27 BADC 28-31 BDAC 32-35 BADC 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 GCABE 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 ABCAD 46-50 BADCA 51-55 CABBD 第二节语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.to complete 57.Using 58.remarkably 59.which 60.fires 61.the 62.lies 63.restored 64.for 65.achievement 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） One possible version: Club Members Wanted Hello everyone!Our Podcast Club is now recruiting!We believe podcasting gives every student a voice.By creating shows on campus life and social topics,we not only improve English but also develop critical thinking and teamwork.Our work helps spread ideas,share insights,and connect students across campus. We're looking for hosts,editors,and sound technicians.No experience needed-just passion! To apply,please send your name,grade,and preferred role to podcastclub@school.com before May 20th.You may also include a short self-introduction. Join us to make your voice heard! Campus Podcast Club 第二节读后续写（满分25分） One possible version: But for days,Sakura showed no interest in Punch,the little outsider.Each moming,Punch crept closer,tiny body trembling,his dark eyes wide with hope.She would turn away,her back a wall of silence,or gently push him aside with a tired hand.Lost in sorrow,Sakura sat motionless, staring into the distance as if searching for something already gone.Behind the glass,Mr.Sato watched anxiously,his hope flickering day by day.Yet Punch never gave up,staying nearby, waiting. Two weeks later,to Sato's surprise,Sakura reached out and gently pulled Punch toward her. The little monkey froze,his whole body stiff with disbelief,then let out a soft trembling cry-not of fear,but of release.For the first time,he loosened his grip on the toy and nestled into her warmth,his tiny fingers clutching her fur instead.From behind the glass,Sato quietly wiped his eyes.Sometimes,patience and persistence can turn two wounded hearts into a family. 听力录音材料 Text 1 M:It's raining so hard outside.Do we still have to go to the library? W:I'm afraid so.The homework is due tomorrow. M:All right.Let's take an umbrella. Text 2 W:How much is this pair of sports shoes? M:It's 200 pounds.But if you use the store's member card,you can get a 10%discount. W:OK,I have the member card.I'll take it. Text3 W:Why didn't you go to the beach for the holiday? M:I planned to,but I went hiking instead.I prefer to breathe the fresh air in the mountains. Text 4 M:Excuse me,could you tell me when the next bus to the Auckland airport leaves? W:It leaves at 9:30.You have to wait for another ten minutes. Text 5 M:I've joined a volunteer group to help elderly people order things online. W:Sounds great.More old people need help with smart phones these days. Text 6 M:Could you get the door for me?My hands are full. W:Sure.Why do you have so many records? M:My grandpa passed away recently,and he left me all his old records.He collected records for over 40 years. W:I'm sorry for your loss. M:Thank you.This is just what I could carry.There's more in my car. W:What are you going to do with them? M:I still have to sort through them.I'm planning to keep the ones I like and sell the ones that I'd never listen to. W:I can help you with that if you need a hand. M:That would be great actually. Text 7 W:Hi Mike.Our friend Josh told me that you've joined a guitar group and it sounds interesting. I'd really like to learn myself. M:Why don't you come along?I'm sure there's room for another person. W:Really?So who runs the classes? M:Gary Mathieson.He's retired,actually,but he's a really nice guy and he used to play in a lot of bands. W:I'm sure everyone will be better than me. M:That's what I thought,too.Gary said it was a beginners'class,but I still worried others were better.But later I found that we were all equally hopeless. Text 8 M:I'm having my operation tomorrow morning.I'm really nervous about it. W:Your operation is tomorrow?I thought it was next week. M:No,today's April 11.It's scheduled for the twelfth. W:Did the doctor tell you how to prepare for it? M:He just said not to eat or drink anything after 11:00 pm tonight. W:You can't drink anything?Not even water? M:That's right.My stomach has to be completely empty. W:I wonder why that is. M:This prevents food or water from entering the lungs.When a patient is unconscious,stomach contents can rise to the mouth and get into the lungs by accident while breathing. Text 9 W:Robert,I've been meaning to ask you for some advice about restaurants.I need to book somewhere to celebrate my sister's 30th birthday and I liked the sound of that place you went for your mum's 50th. M:The Junction?Yeah,I'd definitely recommend that for a special occasion.We had a great time there.Everyone really enjoyed it. W:Where is it again? M:It's on Greyson Street,only about a two-minute walk from the station W:Oh,that's good.I'd prefer not to have to drive anywhere. M:The food's amazing.If you like fish,it's probably the best restaurant in town for that.It's always really fresh and there are lots of interesting dishes to choose from. W:Is it expensive? M:It's certainly not cheap but for a special occasion I think it's fine.It's got a great atmosphere and before dinner you can go up on the roof and have a drink-it's really nice up there but you need to book. W:Sounds good.So that's definitely a possibility then. Text 10 W:Good evening,everyone.Today I'd like to talk about a project to protect our town's history. You may not have realized it,but old buildings in our town are disappearing very quickly.We have a row of stone cottages along the river,each of them over 100 years old.Recently, however,developers have been pulling them down to build modern apartments,and the stories behind these old houses are being forgotten.That's why I started a project called "Legacy Homes".I made hundreds of metal plates,each showing the year when the cottage was built.I gave these plates to the homeowners,and they put them on their front doors.Local school children then researched the history of each cottage and wrote short stories about the people who once lived there.They put these stories next to the metal plates.Luckily,our efforts have paid off.Several old homes have been repaired instead of being destroyed.We plan to do more in the future.We hope to protect more historic buildings and share more old stories with the whole community.