2026届广西北流市高三5月诊断英语试题

绝密★启用前 2026届高三5月诊断英语试题 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 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黑。如需要改动，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Ⅰ卷（共95分） 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 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） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Move the furniture. B. Choose a moving company. C. Clean up their apartment. 2. Who will be the president of the Student Union? A. Jim. B. Bill. C. Melissa. 3. What does the woman think of the man’s behavior? A. Stupid. B. Great. C. Confusing. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket. 5. When will the train leave? A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 5:15 pm. C. At 4:00 pm. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Why is the man unwilling to take a subway? A. It’ll take too much time. B. Its route is complicated. C. Its station is far away. 7. What will the man do next? A. Call a taxi. B. Contact the hotel. C. Cancel his reservation. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Alison dislike doing? A. Meeting people. B. Answering the phone. C. Filing documents. 9. What does the man advise Alison to do? A. Get more education. B. Go into business. C. Practice typing. 10. What does the man offer to do for Alison? A. Find some information for her. B. Help with her study. C. Introduce a job to her. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. How does David look to Grace? A. Confused. B. Anxious. C. Excited. 12. What do we know about David’s brother? A. He is badly in need of money. B. He lost contact with David. C. He will move to Mexico. 13. How will David wire the money? A. Through the bank. B. Through the post office. C. Through Western Union. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What kind of party will the girl have? A. An ice-skating party. B. A pool party. C. A roller-skating party. 15. What is the girl’s favorite cake? A. Ice-cream cake. B. Cheesecake. C. Mousse cake. 16. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Neighbors. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Who are quizzed on the questions? A. High school students. B. Junior students. C. Undergraduates. 18. Why are special workshops to be planned? A. To encourage more students to enter university. B. To cultivate students’ healthy eating habits. C. To develop students’ ability to live independently. 19. What is Damian Hinds? A. A university professor. B. President of Unite Students. C. The Education Secretary. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. The management of students’ daily life. B. The quiz before entering the university. C. The introduction to universities in England. 第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，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 Summer holidays are coming around again. Guarantee your little one a summer break that will be fun as well as prepare them for the upcoming academic year ahead. Discover some of the best summer camps available across the city this year. ● Newton Show HK This science camp provider from Singapore has two original programmes in Hong Kong this summer. Sign up for The Most Hands-on Science for chemistry experiments and interactive activities, and the Harry Potter Science camps for activities inspired by wand-making, Quidditch matches, and potion brewing. Price: From $ 750 per week (varies by programme) ● Treasure Island Treasure Island has several activities lined up for the summer. The full-day surfing camps have three hours of surfing, a one-hour land-based beach safety session, ocean education, and games. The whole-day Summer Extreme Camps include camping, coastal activities, and a night-time journey for older children. Price: $ 5,680 for 5-day camp ● Camp Asia HK Camp Asia HK is offering diverse summer camps packed with interactive activities that aim to light your child’s passion for an existing interest or get them to try something new. The programmes include a wide range of subjects, including coding, Intensive English, mathematics, STEM, sports, and more. Book before May 31 to enjoy the 10% early bird discount. Price: $ 4,880 for 5-day camp ● Faust Asia Faust’s week-long summer camps will include various programmes. At the Summer Theatre programme, kids will learn drama skills using different themed stories as inspiration. Musical Theatre programme participants will become familiar with their voices, perform selected lines and songs, and learn choreograph (编舞) to accompany their singing and acting. Price: $ 3,480 (Ages 4+), $ 3,080 (Ages 3-4) 21. Which camp best suits an outdoor enthusiast? A. Newton Show HK. B. Treasure Island. C. Camp Asia HK. D. Faust Asia. 22. How much would one pay to reserve Camp Asia HK on April 4? A. $ 3,480. B. $ 4,880. C. $ 4,392. D. $ 5,680. 23. What will campers do in Faust Asia? A. Acquire drama techniques. B. Create theme-based stories. C. Produce original songs. D. Direct various plays. B The year 2025 was special for China’s world of maths. It’s all because of one great woman — Wang Hong. Wang was born in 1991 in Guilin. Her parents were both middle school teachers. She showed an unusual talent for maths at an early age. When she was just five years old, she already finished first-grade maths and went to second grade directly. Some people think talent makes life easy. But Wang’s path was far from smooth. In middle school, her grades were not good at first — she was not in the top 100. But she didn’t give up. With great passion for maths, she worked harder, and later became one of the top ten students in her grade. At the age of sixteen, she entered Peking University and learned more about maths. In 2011, Wang went to France to study. “I felt a little lost at that time,” the girl said. “I gave up on maths and studied architecture for six months. Then I remembered how hard I had learned maths before. I only doubted myself because my classmates were all very smart.” Wang became confident again and returned to maths. She studied even harder and got her PhD at MIT. In 2025, Wang did something really amazing. She solved a century-old maths problem — the Kakeya conjecture (卡凯亚猜想). Mathematicians all over the world were so surprised and excited! Now, Wang is a professor at two great universities. With talent, hard work, and passion, Wang Hong is living a future bigger than her dreams. 24. According to the first two paragraphs, what did Wang Hong do at the age of five? A. She taught herself English. B. She finished first-grade maths. C. She became one of the top 10 students. D. She was interested in music and art. 25. Which of the following words best describes Wang Hong according to the passage? A. Cautious and quiet. B. Careless and impatient. C. Humorous and easy-going. D. Determined and hard-working. 26. What surprised mathematicians all over the world in 2025? A. Wang Hong worked hard and got her PhD at MIT. B. Wang Hong settled a century-old maths problem. C. Wang Hong entered Peking University at sixteen. D. Wang Hong became a professor at universities. 27. What can we learn from the passage? A. Only smart people have the ability to study maths. B. It is best to give up when things become difficult. C. Talent, hard work and passion make people great. D. It is important to begin studying at an early age. C In early February 2026, ByteDance (字节跳动) launched its newest AI video model, Seedance 2.0. This amazing technology soon drew attention from all over the world. People praise it for its strong abilities, and it has become one of the most talked-about tech topics this year. What makes Seedance 2.0 so special? Well, it can make both videos and matching sounds at the same time, and the results are very natural. Its biggest Seedance 2.0. advantage is multi-lens (多视角) storytelling. If you give it a short text or just one picture, it can create connected scenes. What’s more, it keeps the characters, lighting and style the same throughout the video. The model also supports 2K resolution (分辨率) and can take different kinds of inputs, which makes making videos much easier and faster. When we compare Seedance 2.0 with other similar technologies like OpenAI’s Sora, it does much better in both speed and video quality. Industry experts say it is a useful tool for creators, not something that will take their place. It helps many fields develop, such as media, short plays and digital content creation. But Seedance 2.0’s launch also caused big ethical debates right away. A serious worry appeared when tests showed that this model could make real-looking videos — even with matching voices — just from a photo. This made people worry a lot about identity theft (身份盗用) and privacy (隐私) problems. Because of this, ByteDance quickly stopped using this special function. Besides these ethical problems, the technology still has some technical issues. For example, sometimes the movements in the videos are not natural. Seedance 2.0 is an important step forward in AI video development. It shows how fast the AI video field is developing and how China is becoming more important in global AI innovation. At the same time, it makes us think about a very important question: how can we use such powerful technology safely and responsibly? 28. What is the passage mainly about? A. The disadvantages of AI video models. B. Ways to create AI videos safely. C. An introduction to Seedance 2.0 and its influences. D. The competition between ByteDance and OpenAI. 29. What is the biggest strength of Seedane 2.0? A. It has no technical or ethical problems. B. It is cheaper than other AI video models. C. It can completely replace human creators. D. It can produce videos with matching sounds and consistent scenes. 30. What does the underlined word “ethical” mean in the passage? A. about what is right or wrong morally B. about new technology and machines C. about making money and business D. about art and beauty 31. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. China is playing a more important role in global AI innovation. B. AI video development has stopped because of ethical problems. C. Seedance 2.0 is the final step of AI video technology. D. Powerful AI technology no longer needs strict rules. D A new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, concludes that proper reductions in beef production, particularly in wealthier nations, could significantly slow down climate change by allowing forests to regrow on former grasslands. The study used remote sensing technology to map grassland productivity and estimate benefits of reducing beef production, finding that restoring all potentially forested grasslands globally could store 445 gigatons of CO₂ by 2100— equal to the amount of fossil fuel emissions over a decade. “We can achieve enormous climate benefits with proper changes to the total global beef production,” says Matthew N. Hayek, an assistant professor in New York University’s environmental studies department. “By focusing on regions with potentially high carbon sequestration (隔离) in forests, some restoration strategies could maximize climate benefits while minimizing changes to food supplies.” The team see high-and upper-middle-income countries as possible candidates for forest restoration, where grass grows only during a short growing season. These regions, such as parts of North America and Europe, have some current grasslands that do not produce much grass per acre, and thus have the potential to grow thick forests able to absorb a lot of carbon. In contrast, lower-income regions like sub-Saharan Africa and South America, where much more grass can grow year-round, can contribute to balancing reduced production elsewhere. Matthew acknowledged that reforestation cannot replace cutting down on fossil fuel pollution, but works together with it to help fight climate change. “In many places, this regrowth could occur naturally without any human involvement. However, in some places, with especially damaged environments or soils, native and diverse tree-planting could give regrowth a helping hand,” says Matthew. Although the findings do not call for extreme changes to global food production, the team emphasizes that immediate action is essential to meet climate goals. Targeted policies are called for to prioritize forest recovery in high-impact areas — for instance, by offering beef producers rewards for forest land conservation or purchasing their company shares. 32. Why is “445 gigatons of CO₂” mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To clarify a specific climate goal by 2100. B. To quantify the benefits of grassland recovery. C. To show the difficulty of cutting fossil fuel use. D. To highlight the role of remote sensing technology. 33. What can be learned about the grasslands in sub-Saharan Africa and South America? A. They are ideal for reforestation. B. They have a short growing season. C. They are expected to feed more animals. D. They have a low capacity for carbon absorption. 34. What policy is suggested for forest recovery? A. Introducing advanced technology. B. Limiting beef exports. C. Increasing agricultural taxes. D. Providing financial benefits. 35. What might be a suitable title for the text? A. Targeted Beef Cuts Bring Climate Benefits B. Grassland Expansion Ends Carbon Emissions C. Global Food Production Must Decrease Significantly D. Beef Industry Growth Promotes Environmental Health 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面的短文，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。 Whether you visit regularly or you’re new to using libraries, you might be surprised to learn how much they can do for you — beyond letting you borrow amazing books for free. 36 Here are some of the many things the library has to offer. Research and recommendations. Librarians can help you research a school project or paper, show you how to do an Internet search, and guide you to reliable sources of correct information. They can also help you find a book you’re looking for, even if you can’t remember the exact title. 37 Tell them what books you have enjoyed, as well as subjects that interest and inspire you. They can recommend your next read. 38 Besides books, you or an adult in your family can also borrow and stream movies, music, and TV shows with the help of library apps like Hoopla and Kanopy — find out which app your library uses. There are also computers to use for free and quiet zones where you can do homework without distractions (分心的事). You may also find free or discounted printing and photocopying. Fun clubs and classes. Many libraries host free events for young people. You can ask a librarian or check the library’s website for a schedule of upcoming activities and sign up with your card. These can include teen book clubs, gaming clubs, art workshops, makerspaces, and classes like chess and crafting (手工). 39 Volunteer opportunities. Many libraries welcome volunteer help from kids. You can learn valuable skills, such as managing responsibility and communicating with others. 40 Others need kids to volunteer to read advance reader copies of books. A. A multimedia center. B. An essential library card. C. Library is more than a collection of books. D. Besides, librarians can make great book suggestions. E. Librarians also help people with online benefits applications. F. These activities provide entertainment and offer opportunities for socializing. G. Some libraries ask kids to write book reviews to help other kids decide what to read. 第三部分 知识运用（共两节，满分30） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When you step into “Yameng’s Home”, a Qingdao guesthouse, a three-legged cat greets you. Run by Cui Yameng, the guesthouse aims to 41 barriers for people with disabilities. In 2023, Cui bought a loft apartment. She kept the second floor for herself while 42 the first floor into a guesthouse. “I want people to enjoy Qingdao’s sea,” she said. This decision came after careful 43 . In high school, she volunteered in a welfare group and later 44 Nanjing Normal University of Special Education. During college, traveling with disabled friends, she saw how small 45 — a step, a narrow door — stopped them. Therefore, at Yameng’s Home, every detail is thoughtful. A3-centimeter ramp (坡道) at the entrance allows easy 46 for wheelchairs. The kitchen counters are lowered for guests with limited 47 . Cui offers free 48 to disabled guests, asking them to share their stories in return. She 49 adjusts the details based on guests’ needs. Her first guest, a legless young woman, never rode a bike. However, Cui 50 her to visit a cycling enthusiast, and they rode together on a 51 bike along the coastline. The guest shared her experience online, which 52 many disabled followers. One finally took his first solo trip after years of 53 . Cui said disabled people are often 54 in daily life. “We don’t lack facilities, but 55 of disabilities,” she added. She hopes one day she can close the guesthouse — when accessible accommodations are everywhere. 41. A. breaking down B. putting up C. taking over D. keeping out 42. A. expanding B. dividing C. transforming D. decorating 43. A. invitation B. consideration C. explanation D. introduction 44. A. applied for B. accounted for C. stood for D. searched for 45. A. mistakes B. dangers C. obstacles D. burdens 46. A. contact B. charge C. reward D. access 47. A. responsibility B. creativity C. intelligence D. mobility 48. A. service B. accommodation C. advice D. information 49. A. rarely B. constantly C. accidentally D. unnecessarily 50. A. invited B. forced C. allowed D. ordered 51. A. single-speed B. two-person C. three-wheeled D. second-hand 52. A. acknowledged B. prevented C. surprised D. touched 53. A. hesitation B. permission C. failure D. promise 54. A. flexible B. sensible C. incredible D. invisible 55. A. judgement B. improvement C. awareness D. evidence 第Ⅱ卷（共55分） 第三部分 语言知识运用 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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 According to a report by South China Morning Post, China is planning to launch a hyperloop (超级高铁), also known 56 a super-high speed pipeline maglev system by 2035. If the project goes as 57 (plan), the new train will be the world’s fastest ground-based transport. In the past few days, the Chinese government officers 58 (announce) the approval of the Country’s first hyperloop line. Its 59 (long) will be 175 kilometers, and it will pass between Shanghai and Hangzhou. The distance between the two cities can be covered in about three hours by car or an hour by high-speed train. But the hyperloop can reach the speed of 1000 km/h, 60 means the route can be completed in just 15 minutes. The project will make China one of the pioneers in hyperloop technology, 61 (allow) faster travel between several major cities. The hyperloop provides 62 high-security level with low energy consumption. The technology will 63 (far) advance China’s position as a leader in transport. A super-fast hyperloop train in China has completed 64 (it) first test runs. These consisted of three test runs at a superconducting maglev test line in Datong, Shanxi province. However, the current tube available for trials measures only 2 km long. It 65 (expect) to be extended to 60 km in the near future. 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） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，最近你校有同学在社交媒体平台上分享校园生活并迅速走红。请你给外国朋友Nick写一封信，内容包括： （1）现象介绍； （2）同学反应及你的思考。 注意：（1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Nick, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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端，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 On a cold, damp evening in mid-November, a sharp wind cut through the streets, but Jack paid little attention to the chill. As a delivery rider, he had just finished a few smooth orders, his hands warm from the hot milk tea cups he’d been carrying, and his spirits fairly good. Stepping out of a milk tea shop, he found the spot where his second-hand electric bike had been parked now empty. In an instant, his heart sank, and a wave of hopelessness swept over him, turning his calm evening into a nightmare. That bike was far more than just a vehicle; it was his lifeline, the only way for him to earn daily income and cover his living expenses. Panic set in as he remembered the undelivered orders — especially a cup of hot milk tea for Ms. White, a regular customer. His hand trembled as he pressed the voice button, his words laced with sorrow and anxiety as he apologized repeatedly, offering to pay for the undelivered drink. To his great surprise, Ms. White did not respond with anger or complaint, but with gentle kindness. Ms. White told him not to worry and to take his time finding his bike. Her understanding words calmed him but also deepened his sense of responsibility. “She is so kind. I cannot let her down,” he thought. For nearly two hours, he searched every nearby street, but there was no sign of his bike. As night grew darker and the wind bit harder, Jack clenched his fists and made a firm decision. He took out his poor savings, bought a bag of fresh apples and a new cup of hot milk tea, then set off on foot to Ms. White’s apartment, several kilometers away. The wind bit into his thin jacket, and his old shoes grew heavy with mud, but the thought of keeping his promise and maintaining his integrity kept him moving forward through the dimly lit urban landscape. 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。 Finally, breathless, Jack reached Ms. White’s doorstep and rang the bell. ______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Deeply moved by Jack’s action, Ms. White decided to share the story online that night. __________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026届高三5月诊断英语试题 参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1~5 CABBC 6-10 BBCAA 11~15 BACAB 16-20 BACCB 第二部分 阅读（共两节，每小题2.5分，满分50分） 21-23 BCA 24~27 BDBC 28-31 CDAA 32~35 BCDA 36-40 CDAFG 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） 41-45 ACBAC 46-50 DDBBA 51-55 BDADC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. as 57. planned 58. have announced 59. length 60. which 61. allowing 62. a 63. further 64. its 65. is expected 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） Dear Nick, How is everything going? I’m writing to tell you something interesting happening in our school. Recently, some of my schoolmates have shared their daily campus life on social media, like studying in the classroom, doing sports and taking part in club activities. Their posts quickly become popular and attract lots of followers. Some students feel excited and proud, thinking it’s a good way to show our school’s positive energy. However, others worry it will influence our studies. In my opinion, it’s a good way to show our school life. Nevertheless, as students, we should focus on our studies and not spend too much time online. What’s your opinion about this? Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） Version one Finally, breathless, Jack reached Ms. White’s doorstep and rang the bell. When Ms. White opened the door, she saw Jack in surprise. His face was pale with cold, his hair messy, and mud stained his trousers. He handed the warm milk tea and apples to her with shaky hands, lowering his head to apologize for the delay sincerely. He explained his lost bike and the long walk, saying he couldn’t break the trust with customers. Instead of blame, Ms. White smiled gently, invited him in and gave him a cup of hot coffee. She praised him for his integrity and sense of responsibility repeatedly. Deeply moved by Jack’s action, Ms. White decided to share the story online that night. She wrote down every detail of Jack’s story, highlighting his integrity and sense of responsibility despite his trouble. The story quickly spread widely and won tons of likes and comments. Many kind people offered to raise money to help Jack buy a new electric bike. Touched by the warmth around him, Jack regained hope. He realized that integrity and kindness would always bring light to hard times. Version two Finally, breathless, Jack reached Ms, White’s doorstep and rang the bell. The door opened, revealing a woman whose expression shifted from surprise to heartfelt sympathy as she saw the exhausted man before her. His clothes were dusty, but the gifts in his hands were held with care. “Ms. White, these are for you,” he grinned, offering the apples and milk tea. “I am truly sorry for the delay.” Tears welled up in Ms. White’s eyes. “Oh, Jack! You shouldn’t have walked such a long way just for this!” she said, her voice soft with emotion for his unshakable integrity. Deeply moved by Jack’s action, Ms. White decided to share the story online that night. She posted a video describing what happened, writing, “Even when caught in his own storm, he still reached out to warm others.” The post quickly went viral, receiving millions of likes and shares. Strangers were touched by the ordinary man’s extraordinary act and provided Jack with a brand-new e-bike and a cash reward to support his honest work. Even more wonderfully, with the help of numerous alert eyes online, his original bike was located and returned. This small incident not only helped Jack get through the difficulty but also made him firmly believe that integrity and kindness would always be rewarded in the world. 听力原文： Text 1 搬家 M: This is the last of the furniture. You can go upstairs and sweep the floor. W: All right! This moving company works efficiently. I think we can live in our new apartment tomorrow. Text 2 Jim 即将当选学生会主席 W: Bill, have you heard that your friend Jim is going to be the president of the Student Union? M: I heard about that, Melissa. A foregone conclusion! He studies well. He is ready to help others and he’s a good organizer. Text 3 热心助人 W: Did you win in the London Marathon, Henry? M: No. A competitor fell to the ground, so I helped him up. When he fell down again, I decided to support him to the finish line 200 meters away. So I didn’t win. W: Well, though you didn’t win, you’ve done something better than that. Text 4 餐馆点餐 W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, chocolate ice cream for dessert. M: Oh, you know those things may harm your health, too much fat and sugar. How about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead? Text 5 火车发车时间 M: Hurry up! There isn’t much time left. W: But it’s only 3:30 pm. Half an hour is enough. M: I know, but if we miss it, we’ll have to take the 5:15 train. Text 6 出行建议 M: Excuse me, I need to get to my hotel downtown. Could you tell me how I can get there? W: Well, you can take a taxi. M: I’m hoping to find a cheaper option. W: Generally there are shuttle services, but it will take you a long time to get there. You can also take the subway. It’s a little faster, but you have to transfer for four times. M: That’s too much trouble. I didn’t take the transportation into consideration when I made a reservation. W: Perhaps your hotel has a shuttle for free? Why not give the hotel a call right now? M: That sounds good. Thanks. Text 7 询问工作状况 M: How’s the new job, Alison? W: Well, I’m terribly busy. Every day I meet lots of people, and I also do lots of typing and filing. M: Do you like being a receptionist? W: Oh, I enjoy meeting people, and I like answering the phone. But I hate typing, and I can’t stand filing. M: You could go to college, you know. Why don’t you study for a year? W: What do you mean? M: You could do a course in business studies. After a year, you will get a certificate. Then you can apply for some other jobs. W: That’s a good idea. M: I can help you get some information from the universities. W: That’s really kind of you. Text 8 跨国汇款 W: Hi, David! You look worried. What’s wrong? M: Well, Grace, my brother emailed about an emergency situation. He needs $ 3,000 by tomorrow. How can I get cash to him within 24 hours if I’m here in Mexico City and he’s in New York? W: That’s easy. You can wire him the money from here and he can pick it up immediately there. M: You mean wire him money through the bank? I already checked and it’ll take at least five days. W: You can just use a private wire service like Western Union and the money will be available to him immediately. M: Is that true? W: Yes, and I’m here to help you if you need me. M: That would be great. Thanks. Text 9谈论生日派对 W: What do you think I should do for my birthday this year? M: You should have a really big party! Maybe a pool party! W: That would be fun. I don’t really like swimming, though. Maybe I’ll have a roller-skating party. M: What about an ice-skating party? W: Yeah, that’s even better! I’ll definitely invite Katie and Sammy. M: What about our neighbor Melinda? W: Yes, of course. M: Am I allowed to invite anyone? W: You can invite one friend, but that’s it. M: Fine. I’ll invite Mike. You should have a winter-themed party. If Mom and Dad say it’s okay to rent out the entire place, we can decorate it with balloons. I know your favorite cake is cheesecake, but it may be better to get an ice-cream cake for a change this time. W: Those are all great ideas. Maybe I can even get a snow machine. M: You can call the party “Patty’s Wonderland”. Maybe Mom will let us rent some winter animals, like deer and penguins. W: Well, don’t get ahead of yourself. I don’t think that would be possible. M: Yeah, I guess you’re right. Text 10 英国大一新生入学前的准备 W: Students from high school are to be quizzed on whether they can cook five hot meals, and how often they should change their sheets. The scheme is supported by the government to help them prepare for university. Ministers are urging schools to put on special workshops for students aged 16-18 to ensure they feel comfortable with the preparation of leaving home. The course, designed by the university accommodation provider Unite Students, will teach students how to manage their finances and how to live independently. According to the course materials, teachers should ask students questions which may not have occurred to them, such as “What is the price of a litre of milk?” and “List 5 hot meals you can cook.” and “How often will you wash your sheets once you move out of home?” Damian Hinds, the Education Secretary, said, “We are conscious that going to university is one of the most exciting things that happens in your life, but it can also be very challenging.” He said that an important part of education is preparing children for adulthood, so “it is right that we teach them what to expect for life after school”. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $