河北省衡水中学2025-2026学年高二下学期周测英语试题（4.12自主提升)

**基本信息** 本卷依托科技前沿（新型太阳能电池）、文化传承（庆阳香包）等真实情境，通过听力、阅读、语言运用及写作多维度考查，融合语言能力与跨文化思维，适配高中英语周测巩固需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/20分|日常对话、独白理解|情境贴近生活（如租房、产品售后），考查信息抓取与推理| |阅读|20题/50分|科普（真菌与树木生长）、文化（本土蜜蜂保护）、个人故事（母语重拾）|文本兼具思想性与时代性，设题梯度从细节到主旨| |语言运用|35题/35分|词汇辨析、语法（非谓语、从句）、固定搭配|完形填空以宠物故事渗透情感，语法填空聚焦非遗文化| |写作|2题/40分|应用文（获奖分享）、读后续写（戏剧表演成长）|应用文考查交际能力，续写注重思维连贯性与情感表达|

A little effort everyday, you will make a difference. ( 第一组编人: 第二组编人: 校对人： 审核人： 使用日期：2026.4.12 ) ( 自主提升 ) 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1分，满分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题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What will the man probably do for the woman next? A．Buy a new ruler. B．Measure her hands. C．Get another pair of gloves. 2．What time is it now? A．About 2 p.m. B．About 3 p.m. C．About 5 p.m. 3．What is the man’s problem? A．He lost his bank card. B．He forgot his bank card password. C．He put money into the wrong bank account. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．John’s study. B．John’s health. C．John’s hobbies. 5．What will happen to Tom Jones? A．He’ll get fired. B．He’ll be fined heavily. C．He’ll be given a pay cut. 第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15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 is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Couple. B．Colleagues. C．Landlord and renter. 7．Why does the man talk to the woman? A．To ask about a house rental. B．To complain about his income. C．To invite her to an open house. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8．What is the topic of the presentation? A．Music. B．Painting. C．Sculpture. 9．How will the speakers start their presentation? A．By dancing to music. B．By playing a video. C．By showing an artwork. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10．What does the man want to do in the beginning? A．Buy a refrigerator. B．Repair a refrigerator. C．Return a refrigerator. 11．What does the woman do with the situation? A．She lowers the price. B．She corrects the instruction. C．She explains the method of use. 12．How does the man sound at the end? A．Confused. B．Embarrassed. C．Disappointed. 听第9 段材料，回答第13至16题。 13．How often does the man go to the beach? A．Once a week. B．Twice a month. C．Once a month. 14．Why did the man join Heal the Bay? A．His cousin invited him. B．His parents influenced him. C．His friend recommended him. 15．Which program did the man take part in? A．Adopt-A-Beach. B．Saturday Warriors. C．Beach Captains. 16．What does the man say about the members of Heal the Bay? A．They’re brave. B．They’re creative. C．They’re warm-hearted. 听第10段材料，回答第 17 至20题。 17．Who is the speaker probably? A．A director. B．A hostess. C．A tourist. 18．What was the original price of the tour package? A．$1,430. B．$2,460. C．$2,860. 19．What does the tour package cover? A．Flight tickets. B．Lunch and dinner. C．A 5-night hotel stay. 20．What does the speaker advise the listeners to do? A．Book in advance. B．Travel in large groups. C．Wait for more promotions 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Five Things: How to help our native bees Discover five things you can do to bring native bees into your garden, as biologist Michael Batley discusses their importance, beauty and diversity. Date: 7 September, 2024:10.30am-11.30am (followed by morning tea until 12.30pm) Cost: $28 Adult Members, $25.5 Child Members, $35 Non-Member Adults, $31.5 Non-Member Children Location: UG,Theatre Ages: Recommended for 14+ Five Things is a series of talks by Australian ecology experts that offers real-world steps you can take to boost biodiversity and make your community a safe place for native wildlife. In our third talk, Batley will teach you five things about the gentle art of watching bees, sharing practical tips on how to identify native bees and encourage bee populations in your garden and local area. There’re over 1,600 named native bees in Australia, and possibly another 1,000 that are yet to be discovered. They live among us, in near silence. One of the greatest concerns of biologists like Batley is that a species of bee will go extinct before being known to science. Batley is working hard to document bees and find ways to stop their decline. Join us for a chat about Australia’s wonderful native bees, and discover ways to bring them to your garden. Plus, after the talk, Devonshire Tea will be served in Hintze Hall. Devonshire Tea is included in the price of your ticket. 21. How much should an adult member with a non-member child pay to participate in the talk? A. $53.5. B. $59.5. C. $60.5. D. $65.5. 22.What is the purpose of the Five Things talk series? A. To educate people about native bees’ behaviour. B.To promote the study of Australian ecology. C.To encourage the preservation of native plants. D.To provide actionable advice to enhance biodiversity. 23.What is Batley concerned about? A. The invisible disappearance of bees. B. Naming some native bees in Australia. C. Finding ways to raise native bees. D. The issues with bee noise in local areas. B No one prepared me for the heartbreak of losing my first language, Cantonese, which is the only one I share with my parents, and, as it slips from my memory, I also lose my ability to communicate with them. In the 1980s, my parents moved to the U.S. from Guangdong Province, China. The jobs they found in hot kitchens and crowded clothing factories came with long hours, leaving them no time to learn English. As a result, my parents relied heavily on the Chinese community in New York to survive. When I first learned English in elementary school, I became bilingual(双语的)with help from ESL classes. I switched back and forth between languages smoothly. As I entered my teenage years, my social circle shifted. Upon meeting other Chinese American students who spoke English at home with their parents, I became upset that my parents weren’t bilingual. With nowhere to channel my anger, I spoke English to my parents, knowing that they couldn’t understand me. I was cruel. Over time, Cantonese played a more minor role in my life. When I went away to college at Syracuse University, I heard it less often. And now, as an adult living thousands of miles away from my family, I understand it rarely. It didn’t occur to me that my Cantonese was regressing well beyond the tip of my tongue until it was too late. On my mom’s 64th birthday, I became increasingly anxious about her health. Did I really want to spend the rest of our lives with a language barrier between us? I made it a goal to relearn Cantonese and rebuild my relationship with my parents. Looking back, losing the language passed on to me from my parents was the cost of assimilation(同化). I feel guilty when I have trouble interacting with my parents, but I remind myself not to be discouraged. Now I call my parents weekly and stammer(结巴地说) through meaningful conversations with them, no matter how challenging it gets. Though Cantonese no longer feels natural for me to speak, it will always be my first language. 24.What annoyed the author during her teenage years? A. The change in her social circle. B. Her parents’ inability to speak English. C.The encounter with other bilingual students. D. Her parents’ reliance on the Chinese community. 25.What does the underlined word “regressing" in paragraph 4 mean? A. Declining. B. Functioning. C.Expanding. D.progressing. 26. How does the author view the challenge of language loss? A. As a regrettable result of cultural integration. B. As a natural and positive development. C. As a minor inconvenience in communication. D.As a meaningful and personal choice. 27.What is the best title for the text? A. Reflecting on my life abroad B. Abandoning my native tongue C. Learning a second language D. Rediscovering my language roots C Solar cells (电池) are an important part of the green transition(转变)，and more structures and roof areas throughout the world are being equipped with the power-generating panels (电池板). But their size still limits their use. Now a group of scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a method to produce very light solar cells that can be fixed on anything. The solar cells are made from nanomaterials(纳米材料) in the form of a kind of electronic ink. Because they are so thin and light, the solar cells can be placed onto many different surfaces: integrated into a boat sail to supply power on the ocean, glued onto tents in disaster camps, or even placed on the wings of drones (无人机) to extend their battery life and allow them to be airborne for longer periods. The solar cells are thinner than human hair, weighing around 1/100th as much as conventional solar panels, and generating some 18 times more power per kilogram. One challenge that scientists are trying to solve before the solar panels can be ready for mass production is how to provide protection to the solar cells against oxygen and moisture(湿气). Traditional solar cells are protected by glass, but adding a layer of glass would remove the current advantage of the new water-thin cells, so scientists are working on finding an alternative way to protect them against the elements. Australia is also doing research in similar areas. The Centre for Organic Electronics at the University of Newcastle has pioneered the development of water-based solar paint with which long sheets of flexible solar panels can be printed at a relatively low cost. In ‘The Charge Around Australia’ project last year, their scientists spent three months driving around Australia in a Tesla recharged entirely from rolls of solar panels. 28.What is a challenge facing traditional solar cells? A. Size restriction. B. Structure complexity. C.Weather dependence. D. Geographical limitation. 29. How do the new solar cells outperform traditional ones? A. They can last longer. B. They are diverse in form. C.They can be mass-produced. D. They are more flexible with a larger capacity (容量). 30. What factor may make glass inappropriate as a protective layer? A. Its possibility to break easily. B. Its poor energy-efficiency. C. Its weight. D. Its high cost. 31.Why does the author mention the Australian research? A. To highlight the breakthrough in a charging project. B. To emphasize global innovation in solar technology. C. To show the use of water-based solar paint. D.To represent the application of solar panels in vehicles. D A start-up has begun planting fungi (真菌) collected from healthy forests at a tree plantation in the US state of Georgia. The effort to “rewild” the soil microbiome (微生物组) may help grow trees that store more carbon. Fungi and other microbes in soil are important factors for tree growth and health. They help roots access nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates(碳水化合物) produced by the trees. Colin Averill, founder of Funga, the company behind the Georgia project, is using soil from healthy forests to introduce it to newly planted trees to make them grow bigger and faster. The planting is straightforward: a bit of soil from an area of healthy forest is added to a hole where a young tree is planted. Identifying precisely which soil to dig is more complicated. Over the past years, Funga researchers analyzed tree growth rates and studied the DNA of soil microbes in 500 pine forests to identify which composition of microbes is associated with the most growth. They then collected these candidate microbes from the test site and introduced them to new trees in Lexington, Georgia. They also planted trees without the added soil to establish a baseline(基准线) against which to compare any additional carbon stored by the treated trees. Results won't be available until the end of this year, but similar methods increased forest productivity between 30 and 70 percent at a research site in Wales. Averill and his co-workers also analyzed 81 experiments that examined how introducing wild microbiomes to soil affected various types of plants in different ecosystems. They found a range of effects, from a small reduction of biomass(生物量) to a more than 700 percent increase. On average, plant biomass increased 64 percent. “It's going to do something,” says Jennifer Bhatnagar at Boston University, though she says how much depends on a lot of factors. “Sourcing the soil poses another challenge,” says Cindy Prescott at the University of British Columbia in Canada. “Many species of fungi can’t be cultured (培育), and at larger levels, soil removal could degrade the collection sites.” 32. How do fungi influence tree growth? A. By storing carbon within the trees. B. By supplying carbohydrates. C. By facilitating trees’ nutrient absorption. D. By gathering nutrients in the soil. 33. What can be inferred from the soil identification? A. It made the tree planting process easier. B. It identified the perfect fungi for older tree growth. C. It reduced the need for studying the DNA of the soil. D. It helped choose the best microbes for the newly planted trees. 34. Why is a baseline needed? A. To increase forest productivity. B. To assess the impact of the added soil. C. To analyze the activity in wild microbiomes. D.To determine the overall health of the planted trees. 35. What is Cindy Prescott's attitude toward transplanting fungi? A. Positive. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Objective. 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。 Do you sometimes get caught up in overthinking and don't know what to do about it? If so, you might benefit from trying one of these three methods to help manage overthinking, and allow your mind to rest: ● 36 Setting aside time for space with your thoughts can help stop your worries from affecting the rest of your day. This time could be spent going through any worries, considering any problem-solving, or just thinking about what you need. And if something crops up outside this time, you can try to set it aside until your ‘thinking time’, so that it doesn’t affect your mood. ● Change course. The more you actively tell yourself not to think about something, the more impossible it becomes to consider anything else. 37 If you’re watching TV and your mind wanders into worries, grab a book, call a friend, or ask someone to play a board game. 38 However, changing what you’ re interacting with can help the overthinking from sticking. ● Physically let things go. 39 First, write a list of all the things bothering you, divided into what you can control, and what you can’t. Tear the list of uncontrollable things up, or put it in the bin! Seeing what you can’t control clearly can help loosen the hold these worries have on you, and leave you with a list you can actively work on. Second, if you’re not even sure how to write that list, simply write down everything that’s concerning you. 40 . Again, you could destroy the page when you’re done as a means of symbolically letting go. A. See the ‘bigger picture’. B. Schedule a ‘thinking time’. C. It doesn't really matter what you do. D. Instead, redirect your attention elsewhere. E. There are two ways writing can help with this. F. When it’s in writing, it’ s easier to see what’s worth your worrying, and what isn’t. G.Write down five things that have gone right over the past week and your role in them. 第三部分: 语言运用（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 第1节 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 It wasn’t love at first sight between Simón and me. In fact, I was initially unwilling to 41 him. I had been promised a purebred Labrador(纯种拉布拉多犬), but when we met in 2004 he turned out to be a street dog, 42 to be a Labrador mix. He displayed aggression(攻击性) and I was 43 him. Nevertheless, we took him home. My dad said the dog was about six months old, judging by his 44 figure. After a few days, Simón became less aggressive, and we began to 45 a deep bond. I would take him everywhere -- no need for a 46 . One day, while we were heading through a crowd, I 47 Simón.We were far from home, having arrived there by bus, so he couldn’t 48 the path as he would have had we walked. After 49 searching for him all day, I returned home empty-handed, only to find him waiting for me. This 50 opened a new world to Simón, as he realised he could go out 51 and come home as he pleased. I let him be, knowing that he would 52 . He never grew taller, so it wasn’t a matter of his 53 ---he was just short. He lived his first life on the streets, the second as a(n) 54 pet and the third combining the best of both worlds. Whenever someone 55 about his breed, I would respond: “A street fighter.” 41.A.entertain B. protect C.accept D.recall 42.A. aiming B.appearing C.pretending D.training 43.A. excited about B. curious about C. proud of D.fearful of 44.A. strange B.short C.beautiful D.parental 45.A.regain B. balance C.ignore D.form 46.A. lead B.shelter C. suggestion D.pleasure 47.A. encountered B. followed C.lost D.approached 48.A.mark B.forget C.leave D. correct 49.A.unwillingly B. secretly C. purposelessly D.tirelessly 50.A.assignment B. experience C.arrangement D.behaviour 51.A. on time B. on duty C. by himself D.by force 52.A. catch up B.lie down C.come back D.run away 53.A.figure B. personality C.diet D.age 54.A.domestic B. lonely C.delicate D.abandoned 55.A. heard B. inquired C. complained D.worried Ⅱ 卷（共65分） （以下题目请在答题纸规定区域内作答，否则无效） 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面材料，在空格处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或使用括号中单词的正确形式。 In the heart of the Loess Plateau lies an ancient traditional craft(手艺) called the Qingyang sachet (香包). Despite their 56 (seeming) ordinary appearance, these colorful small objects carry a rich history and culture. The creation of the Qingyang sachet is 57 skilled art form. Craftsmen start by carefully choosing high-quality silk and cotton cloth 58 materials, shaping and cutting them based on design drawings. 59 (detail) patterns featuring flowers, birds, and landscapes are then carefully sewn onto the cloth with needle and thread. Finally, the sachet is filled with herbs and flower mixtures, 60 give off a nice smell. Each step requires careful workmanship 61 (create) a perfect sachet. Within Qingyang's traditional culture, the sachet is a significant symbol that serves as both decoration and a spiritual 62 (represent). In ancient times, sachets 63 (believe) to bring blessings. During 64 (festival) like Spring Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival, every household would hang sachets to symbolize peace and happiness. The Qingyang sachet goes beyond being a mere artistic creation; it serves as a mirror reflecting Chinese culture, 65 (enable) us to gain a deeper understanding of its breadth and depth. 第三节:基础填空 （每小题1分，共10分） 请根据句子语境填入恰当的词或短语，使句意完整，每空一词。 1. Stories previously published on blogs or online ______ (literature) magazines will not be accepted. 2. The famous basketball player died in January, which left his fans all over the world ______ _____ _____(极度悲痛地). 3. It is obvious that he is ______ (无辜的), for he has nothing to do with the accident. 4. The written record of the conversation doesn't ________ ______ (与...相符)what was actually said. 5. The question is how long seeds can come up once ______ (sow) in soil. 6. Many people are ______(sympathy) to the homeless children and are willing to offer them food and shelter. 7. ______ the study suggests, hugs, ______ can help us get away from negative feelings, are of great benefit for us. 8. There were other reasons in addition to the bad weather ______ they didn't leave for Beijing as scheduled. 9. I wish to thank Mr Smith, without ______ help I would never have got this far. 10. Between the two parts of the concert there was an interval, ______ the audience can go and buy some snacks. 第四节：写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 假定你是李华,在你校举行的英语诗歌创作大赛中你获得一等奖,请你给英国朋友 Chris写一封邮件分享这次经历,内容包括: 1.简述作品内容及特点； 2.你的感想。 注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, How’s everything going?_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（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。 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.开头已给出。 The Fall and Rise of a Star I was certain that every student in my high school drama class noticed the paper shaking in my hands as I stood up to try out for the lead role in the play. I wasn’t there by choice, but rather because the teacher insisted that each of us have a try for a part. As a “model” student, I went along with the request, even though it filled me with fear. I was small for my age, wore secondhand clothes, and cried easily. I desperately wished to remain in my seat and disappear into the background. However, there I was standing, on stage. Reading lines, at least, was something I adored. So, I began to read. Within moments, the fear was gone. I was reading the part for the main character, “Star,” who possessed an optimistic view on life despite being an orphan (孤儿). I wasn't an orphan myself, but I felt like one. My father had left us, and my mother worked during the day, attended school at night, and spent her weekends buried in homework. It was easy for me to believe that Star's words were also my own. I finished reading and quickly returned to my seat. When the teacher announced the cast list and called my name, I was lost in my thoughts. “Patty,” she repeated, “you are Star. Come and collect your lines.” This cannot be! How is it possible? With a racing heart, I approached the teacher to get the pages. I practiced every day---while walking to school, during lunch breaks, before bedtime, and even on weekends. Initially, I was worried about forgetting my lines, but I managed to learn them by heart. My confidence was gradually growing. Then came the rehearsals(排练). It was during this phase that I began to doubt my confidence once again. I was too nervous to act. I frequently forgot my lines. Then after several failures, I finally reached my breaking point. I ran out towards the stairs and started to cry, “I can’t do it!” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Suddenly, I felt several gentle hands on my arms.________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The day finally arrived and the performance received an enthusiastic response._________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ II 卷答题纸 Name ________ Number____________ 一、语法填空:（15分） 1.__________ 2. __________ 3.___________ 4.____________ 5. ____________ 6.__________ 7.__________ 8.___________ 9.____________ 10.___________ 二、单元夯基：（10分） 1. _________ 2. __________ ________ _________ 3. _________ 4. _________ _________ 5. _________ 6._________ 7._________ _________ 8. _________ 9._________10. _________ 第一节 应用文（满分15分） Dear Chris, Yours, Lihua Li Hua 第二节 读后续写 （满分25分） Suddenly, I felt several gentle hands on my arms. The day finally arrived and the performance received an enthusiastic response. 4.12自主提升 听力(每小题1分,满分20分)1-5 BABAC 6-10 ACABC 11-15 CBACA 16-20 CBCBA 阅读(每小题2.5分,满分50分) 21-23 BDA 24-27 BAAD 28-31 ADCB 32-35 CDBC 36-40 BDCEF 完型(每小题1分,满分15分) 41-45 CBDBD 46-50 ACADB 51-55 CCDAB 语填(每小题1.5分,满分15分) 56. seemingly 57. a 58. as 59. Detailed 60. which 61. to create 62. representation 63. were believed 64. festivals 65. enabling 基础(每小题1分,满分10分) 1. literary 2.in great sorrow 3.innocent 4.correspond to/with 5.sown/sowed 6. sympathetic 7.As；which 8.why 9.whose 10.when 应用文：One possible version: Dear Chris， How's everything going? I'm thrilled to share that I won first prize in the English Poetry Contest held in our school! My poem, titled “Seasons of Growth", describes a tree’s journey through the changing seasons, symbolizing personal growth during challenging times. Inspired by my own experiences in high school, I used personification like “branches embracing sunlight" to express hope and balanced rhyme with free-flowing lines for rhythm. Creating this poem has taught me the beauty of simplicity. I realize poetry isn't just about words--it's a bridge between my heart and the world. The experience has not only boosted my confidence, but also given me a deep insight into the true meaning of growth. Looking forward to your opinion on my poem attached. Yours， Li Hua 读后续写： One possible version: Suddenly, I felt several gentle hands on my arms. Voices enveloped me, and a warm hand took hold of mine. Through tear-filled eyes, I looked up at concerned faces. Four of my classmates had followed me.“Please don't quit,” one of them said firmly.“You can do it. Come on!” All of a sudden, the feeling of being like an orphan disappeared. My heart was filled with warmth and care.Greatly encouraged and deeply moved, I bravely returned to the stage after wiping away my tears. The rehearsals eventually went smoothly, setting the stage for the final performance. The day finally arrived and the performance received an enthusiastic response. Thunderous cheers filled the air, and as I looked across the stage, I spotted my teacher beaming with pride, which made me feel like a bird soaring through the sky. My classmates showered me with praise: “You're amazing!” “Great job!” Their genuine congratulations brightened my day, which was an episode in my life that I would never forget. From that day on, whenever I felt discouraged, I chose to persevere and face adversity with confidence and optimism. I will never forget that I was once a “fallen star” who managed to rise and shine through my own efforts. 听力文本 Text 1 W: I think this pair of gloves, which is six and a quarter inches, might be too large for me. Can you get me a smaller pair? M: Sure. I believe six will do, but I’d better measure your hands to make sure. Text 2 M: Hello, I’ll be an hour late due to the flight delay. Could you please keep my reservation? W: Okay. But we can only keep it till 5 pm; that’s about three hours later. If you can’t make it, we’ll have to cancel it. Text 3 W: Hello, sir! What can I do for you? M: I wanted to make a deposit of $1,000, but I forgot my password and my account got locked. W: Don’t worry, sir. We can take care of that. May I see your ID card, please? Text 4 W: Do you know that John got straight A’s in the final exams? He’s been taking six courses this semester and studying more than 30 hours a week. M: Good for him! He can balance learning and entertainment so well! Text 5 W: Last week we lost a new customer due to Tom Jones’ rude behavior and I refuse to work with such an impolite person. M: We’ve known about the situation. But the board has decided to cut his pay for three months as the punishment, so he won’t be leaving in a short time. Text 6 M: Hey, honey, are you busy today? W: I have a couple of things to do, but I’ll finish them by 3 pm. What’s the matter? M: You know, I’ve been working for more than 5 years and saved up enough money, so I’m thinking of going to an open house in San Gabriel this afternoon. Would you like to go with me? W: Oh, hon! Are you saying ... I can’t believe we’re going to have a house of our own! M: Yes, honey. But we’re just checking out the market today ... Text 7 W: So, Tim, about our presentation for the next class, I’d like to nail some main points down. M: OK. That’s also what I wanted to do. First, the topic, we thought of sculpture at first, but decided on the music in the end, which is much easier to show than sculpture and more interesting than painting. W: Right. The musician we chose is Francis Albert Sinatra. We’ll play a video of him first and then talk about his early life, the difficulties he encountered and his achievements in music, TV and movies. M: Good. And we can finish the talk by dancing to his famous song Come Dance With Me! Text 8 M: I bought this power-saving refrigerator here last month. But it turned out to waste more electricity. I need to return it unless you can give me a reasonable explanation. W: I’m sorry, sir. Please allow us to check it first. M: No problem. I spent a large amount of money on it, and I must say I’m really disappointed. W: Sir, are you sure you were using it according to the instructions? M: Not really. Why ask? W: Because the power-saving function is not automatic. You see, there’s a small button here. You need to press it to enable the power-saving function. Now, do you still insist on returning it or would you like to give it another try? M: Oh, this is embarrassing ... I was being stupid without reading the instructions. I’ll keep it. W: Of course. Text 9 W: Brenton, did you guys go to the beach last weekend? M: Yep. Actually, we go to the beach every Saturday afternoon to do beach cleanups. W: When did you start doing that? M: Last August. My friend Linda went through Heal the Bay’s Speakers Bureau training last April and said it was an amazing experience. With her recommendation, I joined the Adopt-A-Beach program and started doing beach cleanups. Then my parents joined me. We enjoy hearing from others that they appreciate our efforts while we’re doing cleanups. W: Very meaningful. Do you think there’re any appropriate programs for me? M: Of course. You adore animals, so the Aquarium will be a good choice for you. Besides, there’s also Beach Captains and Saturday Warriors. And the people at Heal the Bay are enthusiastic and kind-hearted. They do incredible work and take collective action to solve issues that affect every single one of us. Text 10 Good evening, everyone. Welcome to “Net Travel”! After such a long year of work, you must be eager to get away and have a wonderful holiday trip. In today’s show, I’d like to introduce an awesome but very economical tour package—a 4-Night All-Inclusive Accommodation Package to the Caribbean. The tour package’s available from January 5th, 2022, to May 20th, 2022, and costs only $1,430 now—that’s 50% off. With this package, you can enjoy 5 days and 4 nights of pure luxury in a sea-view room. The room can hold 2 adults with 2 kids at maximum—perfect for families. This package means a Limitless All-Inclusive service, which includes all the  meals, entertainment, tours, golf, and baths to the maximum without any worry. However, transportation from and to the airport is not included. Besides, because of the discount offer, this package is not combinable with other promotions and does not apply to large groups or weddings. Last but not least, due to the tourist boom, the rooms are booked up quickly. 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