江苏省清江中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷

江苏省清江中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 命题人：张晶云 审核人：乔会波 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小 题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1.What does the man mean? A.He thought the woman was unreasonable. B.He didn't intend to make the woman.unhappy. C.He wanted to say something upsetting to the woman. 2.Where does the woman want the man to drive her probably? A.To her home B.To the gym. C.To the tailor's. 3.What happened to Josh's sister yesterday? A.She served the wrong dish. B.She was shouted at by a waiter. C.She complained loudly to the waiter. 4.When will the match take place? A.Next Saturday. B.Next Friday. C.This Friday. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A noisy night. B.Their sleeping habits. C.A place of residence. 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 does the man tell the woman to do? A.Contact the printer's. B.Correct some mistakes. C.Look for the missing pages 7.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Workmates. B.Professor and student. C.Customer and repairman 高二英语：第1页（共12页） 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8.What is Lewis like? A Patient. B.Creative. C.Talented. 9.What kept Sophia from going abroad? A.The fear of a new environment. B Her bad academic performance. C A poor command of foreign languages. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.Why does the woman take her cat to the vet's? A.It needs a bath B.It had a poor appetite yesterday. C.It has to have a routine check-up. 11.How does the woman feel about bathing her cat herself? A.It's challenging. B.It's time-consuming. C.It's easy. 12.What do the speakers mainly talk about-in the:end? A.The tips for bathing a eat. B.The time to buy pet supplies. C.The place for a medical check. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.Why does Catherine feel anxious? A.There are too many activities for her to cope with B.She may not be able to adapt to the new school. C.Most of her schoolmates are younger than sheis. 14.What does Mr.Lee encourage Catherine to do? A.Seek advice from senior students B.Pick up some meaningful hobbies. C.Establish bonds with other students. 15.What does Mr.Lee promise to do for Catherine? A.Give her help whenever she needs it. B.Find her accommodation on campus. C.Introduce her to her roommates. 16 Who is Bree? A.A returning student. B.A transfer student. C.A teacher. 高二英语第2页（共12页) 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the purpose of this activity? A.To promote rural travel. B.To train more volunteers. C.To offer the locals leisure time. 18.What is provided in the activity? A.Supper. B.Tools. C.Trainers. 19.What should volunteers pay attention to? A.The special digging equipment. B.Their tree-planting experience. C.The transportation to the site. 20.What is necessary for people that are watching? A.Warm clothes. B.Walking boots. C.New gloves. 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 Book a Girls'Getaway A trip with your best friends is a ticket to health-improving love and support.The BFFs who have been with you since your big-hair days enrich your life in more ways than you may realize A recent study found that adults with strong and consistent relationships were biolegically younger,likely due to lower levels of:chronic inflammation(慢性炎症)，which ean lead to serious problems like heart disease,diabetes,and neurodegeneration.over time.Another research shows that people with strong social networks are 50%less likely to die prematurely from all causes.Escape the everyday with a team vacation to encourage those bonds and laugh until your stomach hurts.Here are three great places to visit with your girl pals. For Party Lovers:New Orleans Spring's mild weather is perfect for exploring the French Quarter and the Historic New Orleans Collection Museum.Catch free concerts at Lafayette Square every Wednesday evening. Music relieves stress and strengthens social connections,while dancing gets your heart pounding and your blood moving. For Beach Enthusiasts:Cancun This Mexican hot spot is perfect for groups seeking max relaxation.All-inclusive vacation 高二英语第3页（共12页） spots let you focus on bonding and recharging.Time by the ocean lowers stress and lifts your energy,and water sports make exercise easy and fun.Don't miss the fresh seafood and local produce! For History Fans:Washington D.C. Visit national museums for a great workout.Most museums are free,but speeial exhibitions like "Spring in Bloom"cost $18 for adults and $12 for children.During the Cherry Blossom Festival,a "Cherry Blossom Cruise"costs $30 for adults and $20 for children.A special offer: buy boat tickets and get 40%off exhibition admission for the same number of people. So grab your girls,pick a destination,and start planning.Because time with friends isn't just fun-it's good for you. 21.What can be inferred about strong social relationships? A.They lower the risk of early death.B.They cure very serious diseases. C.They reduce stress by traveling alone.x D.They prevent health problems entirely. 22.What do New Orleans and Cancun have in common? A.They feature cherry blossoms. B.They help improve people's mood. C.They offer free outdoor concerts. D.They provide local history museums. 23.What is the"Spring in Bloom"cost for two adults with a child after the boat trip? A.$19.20 B.$30.00 C.$28.80 D.$78.80 B Born in Zambia and raised in Portland,25-year-old Ashkulu Songolo is the son of Congolese refugees()-a background that,as he says,has deeply shaped his life choices.In the beginning,Songolo planned to study international relations at Stanford University with a focus on Africa,followed by law school and a potential career as a professor of African history. However,his career path took an unexpected turn after spending the summer of 2023 as an intern()at Marche Noir Lome-Paris,a French fashion boutique in Paris during the Haute Couture Week. "I've always been interested in clothes.I admired how my parents,aunts,and uncles dressed,and I observed how people combined and matched different pieces,"Songolo explains. "But I never really saw fashion as a possible career.During Haute Couture Week,though,seeing people from diverse backgrounds all drawn to the same brand and viewing fashion as a unifying force made me reconsider." Fast-forward three years,Songolo,who has launched his own brand,Lutindo,has fully committed to his fashion career.The brand combines traditional cultural clothing with modern 高二英语第4项（共12页） inborn ability to focus has declined,habits like multitasking and frequent digital interruptions can make us more easily distracted.To fight this,apps like the popular "Focus Friend"have emerged. These apps employ psychological principles to guide behavior."Focus Friend,"for example, uses a virtual character that knits()peacefully as you work.If you open a banned app,the knitting comes undone.If you complete a focus session,this system uses immediate rewards, like digital items for your character,to make up for your devotion to the potentially unpleasant work.It also uses the "commitment and consistency"principle-starting a timer feels like a promise to yourself,which you're then motivated to keep. However,scientific research on their effectiveness is limited.One study found that while users enjoyed gamified apps,they didn't often use them and found simpler strategies (like setting a phone to greyscale(灰度模式)more effective for reducing usage.High app store ratings for"Focus Frrend"suggest user enjoyment,but enjoyment doesn't necessarily translate to improved focus or output quality. If you decide to try a focus app,use it wisely.Schedule specific sessions for well-defined tasks,and notice the urge to check your phone without acting on it.After a week,critically assess if the app helped you make real progress.Be mindful of possible problems:these apps can't judge your work's value,so you might stay "focused"on unimportant tasks.Ultimately, while an app can help handle the pull of your phone,lasting focus requires internal discipline- learning to notice sudden distracting wants and consciously choosing to return to what matters. 28.What can be inferred from the second paragraph? A.Smartphones are the main source of distraction. B.Self-discipline lies at the heart of focus problems. C.Our natural focus ability has greatly weakened. D.Multitasking is an effective way to get work done 29.How does"Focus Friend"try to guide users'behavior? A.By completely blocking access to a banned app. B.By simplifying phone functions to grayscale mode. C.By offering professional consulting sessions. D.By using psychological tricks and instant rewards 30.What's the author's attitude towards the current research on focus apps? A.Strongly -supportive. B.Clearly disapproving: C.Cautiously doubtful D.Fully convinced. 高二英语第6页（共12页） designs,ranging from casual wear to tailored suits and dresses.Many of his creations are inspired by Congolese aesthetics,and he aims to create more opportunities for people to engage with African culture through fashion,describing Lutindo not just as a brand but as a celebration where people can express their identity and heritage with love. "My dream is to develop creative industries,starting in Congo and then expanding across Africa.By 2050,Africa is expected to have the largest youth population in the world,but I don't think enough is being done to create jobs for them."His vision is to establish manufacturing in Congo and generate employment opportunities. 24.What initially influenced Ashkulu Songolo's career planning? A.His Congolese refugee family backgr ound. B.His experience at Paris Haute Couture Week. C.His research on immigrant youth engagement. D.His interest in clothes and fashion from a young age 25.What made Ashkulu Songolo consider fashion as a-career during his Paris internship? A.The chance to attend Haute Couture Week: B.Observing how his family members dressed. C.The opportunity to work at a fashion boutique. D.Seeing fashion bond people:from diverse backgrounds. 26.What is-the main goal of Ashkulu.Songolo's brand,Lutindo? A.To focus only on traditional Congolese,clothing.x B.To-become the most popular fashion brand globally. C.To involve people in African culture through fashion. D.To compete with major international fashion brands: 27.Which of the following can best describe Ashkulu Songolo? A.Still waters run deep.. B.Honesty is the best policy, C.One good turn deserves another. D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. 0 In our era of constant digital distraction,a wave of"focus apps"promises to help us reclaim our productivity by blocking interruptions and using gamification (to encourage deep work.But do these apps truly help,or are they just another form of digital noise? The main challenge to focus is self-regulation.When a task feels boring or stressful,we naturally seek relief,often turning to our smartphones.While there's little evidence that our 高二英语第5页（共12页） 31.What would be the best title for the text? A.Focus Apps:Productivity Tools or Digital Noise? B.Focus Apps:Effective Solutions or Passing Trends? C.The Psychological Principles Behind Focus Apps D.The Limitations of Gamified Focus Apps D The numerous bacteria that naturally inhabit the human body seem to help us in many ways. One group is emerging as particularly beneficial:a type of gut()bacteria known as Blautia, which has made headlines recently because it seems to produce some really remarkable effects. Now,a Chinese team is glimpsing another potential benefit of Blautia:helping people adapt to high altitudes().Their findings suggest that providing Blautia could help mountaineers and others perform better in these challenging environments. Qing-Peng Kong,a geneticist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences,and his team recruited 45 men to move from their homes at 250 meters above sea level to a town at about 3;700 meters. Despite the thin air,the men ate similar food as they had at home,minimizing the effects of diet changes on their gut bacteria.After 2 days,Blautia went from being rare to very abundant.in their guts. In the second experiment,the team exposed mice to controlled low-oxygen conditions in the lab first and then simulated (an altitude of 4,000 meters,while giving Blautia to half of them every other day.The Blautia-treated mice showed milder response of altitude sickness. This opens the door into whether altitude sickness might be amenable to treatment through the gut. The bacteria's effect may also extend to the brain."Its superpower comes from the connection between the gut and the brain,"says Klepac-Cerak at Wellesley College.The fatty acids it makes are known to activate receptors(神经末梢)on nerves that connect the digestive system,heart and brain.This could help explain a surprising relationship that Klepac-Cerak reported last year:Kids are more likely to talk and laugh when they have more Blaistia in their guts."There's lots of communication happening between our brain;we are just beginning fo uncover what services bacteria do for us."Klepac-Cerak notes. Blautias apparent superpowers suggest to Kong it could serve as a supplement (that benefits people regardless of whether they are planning a trip to Tibet.But first,Kong says,he wants to find out whether Blautia is a"solo"player or has these protective effects only as part of a larger group of bacteria. 高二英语第7页（共12页) 32.What's the newly-found benefit of the study led by a Chinese team? A.It gets public attention. B.It introduces an advanced new technology. C.It makes social media angry. D.It helps people do better at high altitudes. 33.What do we know about the subjects in both experiments? A.They moved to high-altitude regions. B.They received Blautia in their diet. C.They experienced low-oxygen conditions.D.They suffered severe altitude sickness. 34.What does the underlined word"amenable"in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Careless. B.Reactive. C.Unchangeable. D.Untreatable. 35.How would both Kong and Klepac-Cerak describe Blautia's role in human health? A.A partly-understood influence. B.A solo player. C.An extremely effective solution. D.A double-edged sword. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 If you've ever been bitten by a mosquito,you know how frustrating their bites can be. 36,creating an itch (that once you start scratching only seems to get worse.Why des a mosquito bite itch and what can we do? Why does a mosquito bite itch? When a mosquito bites you,it pierces (the skin using a special mouthpart to suck up bood and injects saliva()into your skin.Mosquitoes'saliva has lots of proteins in it,some of which our body recognizes as foreign,and our immune cells spring into action to try to fight them.37.It's actually the body's response to the foreign mosquito protein it is trying to fight.That's why some people may only have a mild reaction to bites,while others,more sensitive to the foreign protein,react with large areas of swelling that are more painful. What helps resist the urge to scratch? "Don't scratch"is the advice that most experts and health professionals give.As hard and sometimes unrealistic as it can sound,scratching inflames (the skin,and the inflammation makes the skin itch more."38,"warned Daniel Markowski,technical adviser for the American Mosquito Control Association,adding that in extreme cases,people can scar themselves. Instead,there are dozens of creams and sprays that promise itch relief as well as home remedy ()Choose what's right for you can often come down to trial and error.In general, all of the various anti-itch creams are very similar.There is no scientific evidence these remedies 高二英语第8页（共12页） work,and they can come with their own precautions or side effeets.39 40 Some people can have serious.allergic reactions to mosquitoes,although in practice it is rare,Vosshall said.If you experience severe symptoms such as,breathing trouble,you should seek for medical attention immediately A.What to do with a mosquito bite? B.When to seek for medical attention? C.It's not the bite that eauses the itch D.The more you scratch,the more they itch E.The small red marks get bigger.very:quickiy F.In fact,the best remedy to fight the itch is to prevent abite in the first place G.Scratching can cause secandary infeetions and prolong the discomfort in the-skin 第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分45分） 第一节（共15小题；每小惠1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最崔选项。 The August sun beat down without mercy.My father and I dragged our heavy backpacks through the dusty hills.My throat burned,my legs weak.I was about to 41 when he pointed a dusty finger towardthe horizon."A 42,he spoke with a rough low voice. A spark of hope lit inside me.I 43 a fruit tree,its branches heavy with something sweet.My mouth 44 at the thought of a crisp apple.My father,more practical,guessed a pear tree.Fueled by this 45,we pushed on,our tired legs finding new strength. But as we got closer,my hope faded.The tree was a solid oak,but its branches held only 46.Disappointment washed over me."Tt's useless,"I muttered,47 against the trunk. Just then,the sky darkened.A cool wind blew up,and heavy raindrops began to fall. "Under here!"my father 48.We rushed beneath the oak's wide branches as the sky opened up.The tree acted as a perfect umbrella,its thick leaves49us completely. As dusk fell,coldness filled the air.Seeing me tremble,my father 50 fallen branches from around the tree's base.Soon,he had a small,crackling fire going.We leaned close on each other,its 51 pushing back the cold. Using a thick layer of dry oak leaves,we made a soft 52 for the night.Lying there, sheltered,I 53 the ain patter above.The tree I had called 54 had given us shelter and a safe rest.Some 55 are not the ones you seek,but the ones you find. 高二英语第9页（续2页）】 41.A.explain B.command C.complain D.measure 42.A.cave B.tree C.hut. D.stream 43.A.imagined B.remembered C.designed D.discovered 44.A.opened B.watered C.ached D.tightened 45.A.goal B.order C.vision D.excuse 46.A.blossoms B.apples C.pears D.leaves 47.A.kicking B.beating C.crying D.sinking 48.A.called B.whispered C.argued D.sighed 49.A.refreshing B.protecting C.attracting D.squeezing 50.A.bought B.burned C.gathered D.arranged 51.A.light B.smoke C.warmth D.smeli 52.A.bed B.tent C.chair D.pillow 53.A.thought of B.reflected on C.worried about D.listened to 54.A.useless B.hopeless C.endless D.priceless 55.A.memories B.lessons. C.:chances D.gifts 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或葀号内单词的正确形式。 Have you ever thought of yourself as-a-detective?Nowadays,more and more young people 56 (expose)to the novelty and growing popularity of Jubensha,57 role-playing murder mystery game. 58(basic),four to eight-people,each with their own script,must search for clues to uncover the 59 (identify)of a murderer-who is hidden among-them.Storylines are particular to each game,witr costumes and time periods.differing 60 (depend)on participants'choice of scripfs. The personal touch,interesting costumes and live-action factor.all add up 61 an experience unlike any other.It's also a fairly 62(expensive)way to spend time with friends,generally costing about 150 yuan for anentire:afternoon. The concept developed from:murder mystery parties common in Western.countries.The genre (also has its roots in Clue (also.known as-Cluedo),apepular Western-board game 63 individual players must take on a role and compete to solve a mystery with the help of clues. Zhu Mingchi,a former analysis expert,of.consumption,;culture.and entertainment 64(refer).to the hit Jubensha as a game catering to (young people's growing 高二英语第10页（共12页) need for various offline entertainment experiences."We've seen more new offline entertainment options 65 (present)in the market,and there's still huge potential in the Jubensha sector."Zhu told China Daily 第三节（共15题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面课文原句，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 66.A11 (occupy)are equal,with no difference in status or worth. 67.But I know Jimmy will meet me here if he's alive,for he always was the truest and most (rely)fellow in the world. 68.When I gave the dress to Anne for her birthday,I saw the excitement in her eyes-as she tore off the (wrap)paper. 69.Always give your best in whatever you set out to do, difficult that might be. 70.When (peak)by a stranger,they can function as a means of attracting your attention. 7i.I took a few seconds to compose myself and to take in the scene that (lay) out before me. 72.Only when you give serious consideration to.their points of view.will you be able to see what accounts for their emotions and (empathy)with them. 73.This lets the speaker know that you understand (precise)what he or she has said. 74.This information will give you-a good basis for what (criterion)are used for selecting candidates: 75.Acquiring knowledge is not only a means which you can better understand the world,but also a way ofappreciating how much you do not know. 76.Whether we are scientists,.lawyers,doctors,public servants,clerks,receptionists or butchers, we all make our (respect)contributions. 77.Finally,understand that it is not sufficient to simply know something or to understand what you know,because for knowledge (have)concrete value,it must be applied. 78.Either you apologize for what you have said, I will never speak to you again. 79.In the summer,a season heat slows our thoughts and lengthens our days, many of us find freedom in bare feet and cool water. 80.Finally,we arrived at all people thought was an amazing place. 高二英语第11页（共12页） 第四部分写作（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。 The midterm group project was supposed to bring our four-person team closer,but it ended up tearing me and Lily apart.We'd been good friends since freshman year,sharing snacks in class and studying together late at night.When our professor assigned the history research project,we volunteered to kad the data collection and analysis-tasks we'd split equally before. Everything started smoothly until the third week.Lily missed two group meetings in a row, and the work she promised ta finish remained untouched.I grew frustrated,assuming she was slacking off ()During our next meeting,I shouted at her in front of the other two teammates."Can't you take this seriously?We're all working hard except you!"Lily's eyes filled with tears,but she didn'defend herselfshe just ran out of the classroom. The following days were awkward.We avoided each other in.hallways,and our group project didn't make any progress without our cooperation.My other teammates tried to mediate()but I was too stubborn to listen,convinced Lily was in the wrong.One evening, as I sorted through research materials alone in the library,our class monitor Sarah sat beside me. "You know Lily's mom has been in the hospital,right?She's been taking care of her after school and hasn't slept well for weeks,"Sarah said gently."She didn't want to burden anyone, so she kept it to herself."She then added,"I wonder whether your team members can share the burden of looking after her mother." Shock washed over me.Ithought back to how tired Lily had looked lately,with dark circles under her eyes and her usual bright smile gone.I'd been so focused on the project deadline and my own annoyance that I failed to notice her struggle.Guilt weighed heavily on my chest-I'd judged her without asking for the truth,and hurt a friend who was already going through a tough time.Eventually,I decided to make things right. 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。 Inspired by Sarah's words,Iwent to the other teammates. The next day,I found Lily sitting alone at the dining hall,looking worried. 高工英语第12页（共12页） 江苏省清江中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语答案 第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30.分） 1-5 BCCAC 6-10 AACCB 11-15 AABCA 16-20 BABCA 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）】 21-25 ABCAD 26-30 CDBDC 31-35 ADCBA 第二节共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 36-40 ECGFB 第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分45分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 CBABC 46-50 DDABC 51-55 CADAD 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.are exposed/are being exposed 57.a 58.Basically 59.identity 60.depending 61.to 62.inexpensive 63.where 64.referred 65.presented 第三节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 66.occupations 67.reliable 68.wrapping 69.however 70.spoken 71.was laid 72.empathize 73.precisely 74.criterra 75.by 76.respective 77.to have 78.0r 79.when 80.what 第四部分写作G满分25.分) 【参考范文】 Inspired.by Sarah's words,I went to the other teammates.I told them the truth about Lily's mother being in the hospital and how.she'd been struggling to balance caregiving and the project alone.To my relief,they all responded with immediate empathy and offered to help."A trouble: shared is a trouble halved,We can share the burden with her,"one teammate suggested. Everyone else echoed.We soon worked out a schedule-I assisted with the data sorting and analysis,and we all took turns to look after Lily's mom after school. The next day.I found Lily sitting alone at the dining hall,looking worried.With guilt,I walked over and sat quietly opposite her.I said sincerely,"Lily,I shouldn't have shouted at you without knowing the truth.We all know about your mom now,and we want to help."I continued to tell her our plan.Tears welled up in Lily's eyes."Thank you,"she whispered.We hugged tightly,and the awkwardness between us melted away.We finally completed the project with cooperation,and more importantly,our friendship grew stronger through mutual understanding and support. 听力原文 Text 1 W:It's not a very good feeling when your tolerance has been taken for granted again and again. M:I'm sorry that I've made you fecl that way.The last thing I want to do is upset you. W:That's fine. Text 2 W:Will you be driving straight home tonight? M:Yes,I don't go to the gym on Thursdays.Why are you asking? W:I got my dress taken in yesterday,and the clerk there called me to say the dress was altered well.So,it would be great if you could drop ine off there. Text 3 W:Yesterday,I had dinner with Josh and his sister Sarah. M:What did you think? W:Sarah was really rude.She actually shouted at the waiter in the restaurant for bringing her the wrong dish.Josh just didn't see how unpleasant she was. Text 4 W:Chris,what about next Friday's all important match m Sydney?Will you play in it? M:Oh,you haven't heard about it,have you?The match has been postponed for one day because of some kind of emergency. Text5 W:I really like living here in this apartment.It's so close to my office and the shopping mall. M:That's true,but I'm often woken up atnight by the traffic outside. W:Oh,I didn't know you are a light sleeper. Text 6 W:I've printed out a copy of the material for the meeting this afternoon.Would you mind taking a look at it and telling me what you think! M:Hmm.It looks good,but I think a few pages are missing.See here,it goes from page 13 to page 18. W:Oh no,they must have made a mistake at the printers. M:We still have a few hours before the meeting.Call them and tell them to deal with this problem.This happened to me last time Iordered from them. W:Luckily,we discovered it. Text 7 W:Hi,Lewis.What are you doing? 2 M:Watching a Chinese movie.I'm going to spend the next year in China,and I think I should find out more about its culture. W:You mean you've been accepted into the program? M:Yes W:Wonderful.You must be excited. M:Excited and nervous.You know I have to work on some basic conversation skills.I'm going to take a special language class next month. W:I wish I were as gifted as you in foreign languages.I would also love to further my study abroad. M:Then why don't you Sophia?The school has a lot of programs that don't require mastery of a foreign language.They're suitable for the kind of person who is eager to learn new things,and can get used to a new environment fast.You are exactly that kind of person. W:I thought all programs required one to know a foreign language.Thank you for letting me know this.Maybe I should try traveling abroad at first. Text8 M:It's been a while since the last time you came here.What's wrong with your cat this time? W:She hardly ate yesterday.I thought there must be something wrong.So I brought her here M:Let me give her a check.Oh,it's nothing to worry about.She has just had too much and lacked exercise. W:Well,what a relief. M:You can bring her here again next week for a routine examination.Besides,you should bathe her.Her hair is not shiny. W:I don't want her to have a bath in a pet store.Some of the staff there are rude,but I'm a little afraid to do it on my own.I usually do it with my husband.But he has been away from home. M:Bathing pets is not that hard,you only have to be careful with her head and her ears. W:Is there anything else I should know? M:You will need rubber gloves,cat shampoo and a large towel. W:Thanks,I have to go to the pet store then. Text 9 W:I'm quite anxious about transferring over to our college.I'm afraid I won't fit in,Mr Lee. M:Don't worry,Catherine.It's completely normal for you to be nervous about transferring schools.This happens to many transfer students. W:Yes,I know.But I'm younger than most students in my year,and that worries me a lot. M:Well,you may be the only younger one in your year.But you know we have a lot of after school activities you can join in,and so this way,you'll be able to meet new friends of different age groups. W:That's nice.I love games and hobby groups. M:I'm sure you do,so you'll be just fine.Don't worry so much.And try to make the most of what we are on offer here.Also,remember that you can come to me any time of the day if you need help. W:Thanks so much.I definitely feel better now.As a matter of fact,I've already contacted one of the girls who'd be living in the same dormitory with me.And she seemed really nice.I guess living on campus,I'll have a chance to have a close circle of friends,since we'll be living together. M:All students are very friendly with new arrivals.Let me check who would be living with you in your flat.OK,there are Hannah,Kelly and Bree.Bree is also a new student here like you. I'm sure you two will have more to share with each other. Text 10 Hello,everyone.The green partnership is planning to plant trees in the village of Middleton. They are looking for volunteers to come along and help.No experience is necessary,and there will be experts on hand to direct operations,and equipment will be provided.They serve a.snack lunch,but evening meals are not included.This activity aims to attract people from urban areas to spend their free time there,for this area is heavily dependent on tourism.The site lies on the western edge of the village of Middleton.You'd better walk there,as parking will not be available along the road to the west.A large yellow notice will indicate the site entrance.And the yellow arrow signs will lead you to the site.A brochure will include further information about the day's program.The site will be.quite muddy.So boots are probably a better idea than trainers,if you're doing the digging,although you'll need something to change into afterwards.Although you won't feel very cold,the site is quite exposed,so it's a good idea to wrap up well when you're watching.And gardening gloves will be essential if you are actually digging. 4