辽宁大连文谷高级中学2025-2026学年度下学期高二期中测试英语试卷

2025-2026学年度下学期高二期中测试 英语试卷 试卷总分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的名字，准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 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。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 is the weather like now? A.Stormy. B.Cloudy. C.Sunny. 2.When will the store open? A.In 10 minutes. B.In 30 minutes. C.In 40 minutes. 3.What did the man do just now? A.He answered an inquiry. B.He worked on a report. C.He fixed a computer. 4.What is the man doing? A.Leading the way. B.Asking for directions. C.Posting a package. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Ways of keeping fit. B.Benefits of having a hobby. C.Tips for regular gym-goers. 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 Jim value most about the apartment? A.The size. B.The surroundings. C.The location. 7.How much rent will the woman pay per month? A.S300. B.S320. C.$350. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Schoolmates. B.Teacher and student. C.Parent and child. 9.What does Howard think is a disadvantage of being a teacher? A.Keeping a growth mindset. B.Dealing with tricky students 高二英语试卷第1页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP C.Possessing a wide knowledge. 10.How does Howard feel about his future career choice? A.Confused. B.Anxious. C.Confident. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Why does Anna come to Shanghai? A.To study Chinese. B.To go sightseeing. C.To travel for work. 12.What makes Anna a bit regretful in Shanghai? A.The weather. B.The food. C.The language barrier. 13.Where does the conversation take place? A.At the man's house. B.At the airport. C.In an office. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero? A.Managing his facial expression. B.Performing in action scenes. C.Getting his body in shape. 15.What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada? A.Having access to nature. B.Receiving international education. C.Establishing a strong family connection. 16.How did Martin get into acting? A.By working as a producer. B.By studying acting at university. C.By participating in a musical drama. 17.What is the last question about? A.Martin's views on education. B.Martin's potential career choice. C.Martin's collaboration with companies. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the aim of World Sleep Day? A.To tell people how to get enough sleep. B.To illustrate the harm of sleep problems. C.To spread the importance of high-quality sleep 19.What does the study from the University of South Australia show? A.Adults lack adequate sleep on workdays. B.Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people's health. C.Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep. 20.What do most people know little about? A.The risks of sleep disorders. B.The benefits of regular sleep. C.The necessity of work-life balance. 高二英语试卷第2页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 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 The Maya (were good at math.They counted in groups of 20,not 10.They wrote numbers in columns going up.The bottom row was the"1s"column,the ncxt row up was 20s, then 400s,and so on.For digits,they used a dot for 1,a line for 5,and a shell shape to show zero.Numbers 1 to 19 were written with a combination of lines and dots 0 7 6 9 10 ●● ●●● ●●●● ●● ●●● 13 14 16 7 20 21 (Fig.1) The number 1209 (thrcc 400s no 20s nine A Maya village might kecp a record of the Is)would look like this: pumpkins they harvested like this: 400s 20s 0000 s (Fig.2) (Fig.3) The Maya also kept three different calendars.The first divided the year into 18 months of 20 days each,plus a short month of 5 days.The short month was believed to be unlucky,a time when spirits walked. The second calendar repeated every 260 days.This was used to plan celebrations and predict future.This calendar counted 13 months of 20 days each.Each date had its own set of 3 symbols(day,month,and year). When talking about events long ago,they used a calendar called the"long count."This covered about 5,125 years.Year 1 on this calendar was 3114 BCE on our calendar. Each city and villagc had a calendar keeper,who was in charge of saying when to celebrate holidays and when to expect rain or plant crops.But farmers could probably also tell the time of the year from the sun and stars 21.How many pumpkins did the Maya village harvest according to Figure 3? A.114. B.409. C.414. D.439. 22.What could the "long count"calendar be used for? A.Marking the unlucky days. B.Recording ancient events. C.Dividing the year into 18 months D.Predicting and making future plans. 23.Which leaming project would this text be most suitable for? A.Design a travel plan to the Maya ruins B.Write a report on the Maya agriculture C.Give a presentation on Maya artistic symbols D.Make a poster of Maya scientific achievements 高二英语试卷第3页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP B Maya Martinez,a high school senior living in a fog-covered coastal village in North California,noticed that the community garden was gradually drying up during the driest summer on rccord.While the villagers remained helpless,Maya chose to spend her afternoons carcfully obscrving the thick mist that rolled in from the sca. Maya had alrcady identificd a critical fault in traditional fog-collccting mesh nets )they frequcntly became blocked by the very water drops they caught,which severely reduced their cffectiveness.Digging decper into solutions,Maya found a novel device designed by two scicntists-一thc“Fog Harp(竖琴)". Maya dccided to use the handy materials to create her own"Fog Harp".At first,neighbors watched the process with doubt as she strung hundreds of thin,upright wires across a solid wooden frame.To them,the sctup looked no more than "a giant musical instrument"that only produced uscless sounds in the cold coastal wind.Little did they know this simple-looking sctup would soon prove surprisingly effective. The rcmarkablc efficiency of Maya's Fog Harp lies in its clever use of gravity.In a traditional mesh nct,tiny water drops get easily trapped within the small square gaps,which stop further collection.This occurs because the surface tension-the invisible,stretchy "skin" of liquid watcr-is too strong for the small drops to overcome.In Maya's Fog Harp,by contrast, water drops hit the wires and slowly combine into larger drops.Most importantly,with no cross wires to hold these larger drops in place,gravity easily overcomes surface tension,allowing the water to slide effortlessly down the wires and collect in a tank below. Of course,the project faced its share of setbacks.During one severe coastal storm,the extreme wind tore through the wooden frame.Yet,instead of giving in to despair,she immediately set out to fix the problem by reinforcing the entire structure with durable steel wires.By the time autumn arrived,Maya's "Fog Harps"were reliably producing plenty of fresh water every day,partly meeting the daily water needs of the village. 24.Why did Maya observe the thick mist in her afternoons? A.To predict the weather conditions. B.To clarify the reasons for drought. C.To check the efficiency of the mesh nets D.To work out a solution to water shortage. 25.What can we know about Maya's "Fog Harp"? A.It was a musical instrument. B.It invited villagers'acid words. C.It presented an inborn fault. D.It featured a solid metal frame. 26.What is the key for Maya's Fog Harp to function well? A.Its upright-wire design. B.Its mesh-net structure. C.Its weak surface tension D.Its resistance to gravity 27.What can we learn from Maya's story? A.Look before you leap B.Better late than never. C.Think outside the box. D.Time waits for no man. 产一抽五炉米 A而n而 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP C A challenge of teaching mathematics rather than,say,history is that the homework is a lot harder to come up with.After all,"Was Henry VIII a good king?"is a reasonable qucstion to ask either a classroom of nine-year-olds or a lecture theatre of postgraduates.But "Solve this quadratic equation(二次方程式)"would leave the classroom nonplussed and the lecture theatre unimpressed.Maths is learned by doing and designing a problem that is casy enough to be accessible,yet hard enough to be satisfying,is a big headache in itself. Partly for this reason,books that successfully communicate how mathematicians think, but are aimed at those not already in the field,are both valuable and rare.Now Sir David Spiegelhalter,professor of statistics at the University of Cambridge,has added to the category with The Art of Uncertainty.His new book will appeal to many more than just mathematicians, for its topic is universal:how to analyse chance,uncertainty and risk. If a new virus is running wild and the majority of deaths are among those who have received a newer vaccine(),is that evidence that the vaccination program is harmful?How much of top football teams'performance comes down to luck rather than skill?Professor Spiegelhalter's exploration of such questions is delightful.First,he uses them to illustrate broader ideas about how probability and statistics work.So a discussion of vaccine safety proceeds to Bayes's theorem,a procedure for improving one's judgment of probabilities as new evidence comes to light.The joy of Professor Spiegelhalter's approach is that he reaches this deep truth through nothing more than some intuitive()assumptions and very simple maths. Most important,though,is Professor Spiegelhalter's skill at communicating these ideas. Much of probability and statistics can go against our intuition,and the maths behind it is often fearsome.But this is not a difficult book to read or understand. 28.What does the underlined word "nonplussed"in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Impressed.B.Inspired.C.Confused. D.Amused. 29.What is the biggest selling point of The Art of Uncertainty according to the author? A.It casts light on math thoughts B.It covers various topics. C.It makes sense to ordinary people. D.It satisfies maths professionals. 30.Why does the author mention Bayes's theorem in paragraph 3? A.To prove the reliability of intuition. B.To reveal the book's academic nature. C.To underline the deep truth of judgement. D.To demonstrate Spiegelhalter's writing approach. 31.What is the text mainly about? A.A master of math teaching. B.A book on intuitive assumptions. C.A discussion of risk management. D.A guide to understanding probability. 高二英语试卷第5页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 0 Nitrogen fertiliser (is essential for modem agriculture but carries a heavy environmental price,contributing to water pollution and soil degradation.However,simply reducing its use is not a solution.Crops typically respond to nitrogen shortage by investing more in root growth to search for nutrients,often at the expense of shoot (development and grain production.While adaptive in the wild,this root-shoot trade-off limits agricultural productivity. For decades,the gene behind this trade-off has been unknown.In a new study,researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University,the University of Oxford,and the Chinese Academy of Sciences not only identified the gene responsible,but demonstrated that modifying it in rice can ensure stable shoot growth and yields even when nitrogen levels are low.The breakthrough could ultimately reduce dependence on artificial fertilisers. In experiments,the team found that a gene in rice called WRINKLEDIa has distinct roles in the shoot and root.In the shoot,it switches on NGR5,a key gene that promotes branching. In the roots,WRINKLEDla supports nitrogen uptake,but also prevents the formation of a protein complex that would otherwise limit root growth.Interestingly,WRINKLEDla does not prevent this protein complex in the shoot,showing that its roles are tissue-specific. From over 3,000 rice varieties,the team identified a naturally stronger version of the gene and used traditional plant breeding()to cross it into varieties carrying a weaker form.Over three ficld trials in Hainan and Anhui provinces,China,rice plants with this improved version maintained a more stable root-to-shoot balance across different nitrogen conditions,resulting in a 23.7%yield increase under low fertiliser use and a 19.9%incrcase under high fertiliser use. Lead author Dr.Shan Li noted that WRINKLED/a helps rice avoid the usual "more roots, less shoot"situation under nitrogen limitation,supporting stable yields with lower nitrogen inputs."The next step is to investigate whether similar genes in other crops,such as wheat and corn,can be uscd to achieve the same outcomes,"she added. 32.Which aspect of the root-shoot trade-off does the new study focus on? A.Its economic cost. B.Its nutritional demand. C.Its genetic mechanism. D.Its environmental impact. 33.What can we learn about WRINKLEDla? A.Its function varies in different tissues. B.Its effect is restricted to the shoot. C.It promotes protein complex formation D.It reduces nitrogen levels in the roots. 34.What might the study help to do according to the text? A.Contribute to food diversity. B.Facilitate sustainable farming. C.Justify nitrogen fertiliser use. D.Advance rice breeding methods. 35.What do Dr.Shan Li's words suggest? A.The limitation of the research. B.A challenge in applying the findings. C.The need to test the outcomes D.A possible direction for further study. 高二英语试卷第6页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 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。 About a year ago,our dishwasher broke down.We called a repairman and were told it would have to be replaced.36 So my mother asked me to wash dishes by hand after dinner. To understand why this upset me so much,you need to know what my life was like as a university senior.37Homework assignments,projects and tests competed for my attention and time.I caged myself in a prison of my own ambitions and expectations,cut off from many aspects of the world. So when I first started washing dishes,I felt annoyed.I was in a rush to be done with them, eager to get back to my endless list of tasks.38For about 15 minutes every day,I realized that I could slow down timc and forget everything in the world.As my mind,eyes and hands focused on a simple task that would always result in success,I found peace. Though the new dishwasher arrived eventually,I continued to wash dishes by hand.This task became more relaxing and educational than I could have imagined.39 From my kitchen window,I watched the seasons change:the tomato plant grew in summer,gave its fruit in fall,and died back in winter.Then new green was showing in spring.I kept these sights in mind,thinking on time itself. Washing dishes taught me to think of the completion of a task as the ultimate reward,not praise or a prize.I learned to be more relaxed about deadlines.40 A.It definitely allowed me to recover. B.Now I can enjoy whatever task I'm doing. C.I was running around stressed most of the day D.It took a while for the model we ordered to arrive. E.But a new dishwasher was out of our consideration. F.I should have accomplished them with even greater efforts. G.Washing dishes,though,caused an admirable transformation in me. 高二英语试卷第2面共10面 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。 Since young,I had needed to write as one needs to breathe,but social values convinced me that writing wasn't 41.Yet chaining myself to other 42 frightcned me.So I set foot on Iceland as an exchange student,giving mysclf one more year to43 what to do with my life.However,after a month of living in Iceland,I was still unaccustomed. One day,in class,I started writing a 44 on my notebook.Outside,Mount Tindastoll's snowy heights wcre lit in pink from the late sunrise.I becamc so 45 pressing its beauty into paper that I did not46my teacher,Geirlaugur,until he cleared his throat and asked,"Poetry?""Sorry,"I said. Geirlaugur called me to his desk the next day.I was expecting 47,but instead he handed me a collection of Icelandic nature poems."Keep going,and your work will be 48 one day.Onwards."he told me. From that day on,my relationship with Iceland 49.I threw myself into reading Icelandic novels,found friendship and 50,and realized that Icelanders 51 writers.One friend told me 52 that Iceland is a nation of writers:one in 10 would publish a book. I would not have become a 53 were it not for Iceland.It 54 my confidence in the worthiness of writing.Her mountains remain my 55 And if I feel the old doubt,I remember Geirlaugur's voice."Onwards." 41.A.appcaling B.addictive C.worthy D.challenging 42.A.professions B.places C.classes D.activities 43.A.remember B.decide C.change D.cscape 44.A.recipe B.poem C.play D.report 45.A.absorbed in B.skilled at C.used to D.concerned about 46.A.greet B.answer C.approach D.notice 47.A.approval B.criticism C.sympathy D.encouragement 48.A.finished B.analyzed C.published D.graded 49.A.suffered B.ended C.continued D.shifted 50.A.belonging B.wisdom C.patience D.kindness 51.A.trust B.envy C.ignore D.respect 52.A.secretly B.coldly C.proudly D.hopefully 53.A.teacher B.writer C.editor D.traveler 54.A.renewed B.shook C.showed D.maintained 55.A.dream B.choice C.inspiration D.destination 高二英语试卷 第8页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 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。 Located in the historic Dashilan area of Beijing's Qianmen district,the Daguanlou Cinema is one of the earliest cinemas in China and is celebrated 56. the birthplace of Chinese film,representing the lasting legacy（逊产）of cincmatic art and modern 57. (innovatc). In 1905,Ren Qingtai,owner of Fengtai Photo Studio,invited Peking Opera master Tan Xinpci to star in an opera movic 58.(name)Dingjun Mountain.Classic scenes like “Requesting Orders,”“Swordplay,”and“Battle''59.(flm)as silent movie parts. These werc first shown at the then-called Daguanlou Theater on December 28,1905, 60. (mark)the beginning of Chinese cinema's journey. Today,the Daguanlou Theater has evolved (into the Daguanlou Cincma, 61. ground floor hosts a living museum,displaying stills from Dingjun Mountain, classic posters,and historical film projectors.Walking through,visitors can 62. (direct)experience the century-old story of Chinese cincma. In recent years,beyond developing film-related products,it 63. (establish) strong ties with the Dashilan area,emerging as a dynamic model for cultural tourism that attracts many domestic and overseas tourists with its 64. (character)mix of movic screenings,shopping,and tea appreciation. The cinema's fusion（融合)of the old and the new offers65 unique experience,attracting young audiences seeking a connection with the past while cnjoying modern comfort. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你将参加学校最近一期英语沙龙的研讨“Handwritten Letters: Necessary in the Digital Age?”。请你结合事例用英语写一篇发言稿，内容包括： (1)你的观点；(2)说明理由。 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 fellow students, Thank you 高二英语试卷第9页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I had spent fifteen years advancing in my corporate career in Seattle,but the corner office and six-figure salary had left me empty.When my marriage ended,I decided it was time for a different kind of life.I bought a cottage in the Idaho countryside,and prepared to start over. The property came with two elderly neighbors whose land bordered my own.Arnold was eighty-five,with weathered hands from a lifetime of work.Rena moved slowly beside him. They had a magnificent garden-rows of tomatoes,corn,and flowers in every color.But I noticed right away that it was suffering.The weeds were winning,and some rows looked untended.One afternoon,I found Arnold struggling to lift a bag of fertilizer.I carried it for him, and we stood talking for a while. "You need a garden,"Arnold said."And I need someone to work this land.These old bones can't do what they used to."The arrangement made perfect sense.I would plant,irrigate, and weed.They would teach me what to do and we could share the harvest. As summer progressed,I found myself arriving earlier each day.I sweated my way through the garden.And when I sat by the creek for a break,I would just listen to the water.Slowly,I began to notice things I had never noticed before:the sound of wind moving through corn,the determination of a pumpkin vine pushing through dry soil.The constant noise in my head-the deadlincs,the endless to-do lists-began to quiet. Arnold noticed my change,"The garden needs you.And you need it,too."He was 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。 One morning,I arrived to find the creek had flooded the garden overnight. By autumn,the garden had yielded a rich harvest. 高二英语试卷第10页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP2025-2026学年度下学期高二期中测试 英语参考答案 听力： 1-5 BCABA 6-10 BCABC 11-15 CABBA 16-20 CBCCA 阅读理解： 21-23:CBD 24-27:DBAC 28-31:CCDD 32-35:CABD 七选五：36-40：DCGAB 完形填空：4145：CABBA 46-50:DBCDA 51-55:DCBAC 语法填空： 56.as 57.innovation 58.named 59.were filmed 60.marking 61.whose 62.directly 63.has established 64.characteristic 65.a 写作： 第一节： 范文一 Dear fellow students, I firmly believe handwritten letters remain necessary in the digital age. Despite the convenience of emails and instant messages,a handwritten letter carries a unique warmth that digital communication often lacks.Last year,I received a letter from my grandmother Her shaky handwriting and heartfelt words moved me deeply.The effort she put into writing each character showed her love and care,which an email could never convey.In conclusion, handwritten letters are a precious way to express emotions and strengthen relationships. Let's keep this tradition alive. Thank you. 范文二 Dear fellow students, In the digital age,many people believe handwritten letters are no longer necessary,but I hold a different view.I firmly think that handwritten letters still play an irreplaceable role in our lives. To begin with,handwritten letters convey emotions in a way that digital messages cannot. Every stroke on the paper reflects the writer's care and sincerity.When people receive a handwritten letter on special occasions,such as birthdays or festivals,they often feel genuinely touched because the letter carries time,effort and authentic feelings.Moreover,handwritten letters can be kept as precious memories.Unlike digital messages that disappear easily,letters allow us to revisit meaningful words so that emotional connections become more lasting.In a fast-paced world,such sincerity and warmth are especially valuable. Therefore,handwritten letters remain meaningful today.They remind us to slow down, express ourselves sincerely,and connect with others in a more thoughtful way. Thank you. 第二节读后续写 One morning,I arrived to find the creek had flooded the garden overnight.The water had swept away vegetables,submerged young tomato plants and bent corn stalks,leaving mud and broken stems scattered everywhere.I stood by the edge,my hands trembling with quiet despair. Arnold appeared in utter silence,his voice steady and reassuring,We'll start from the beginning again."I was shocked by his calm response in the face of such destruction.Then,working side by side,we drained the water with buckets,gently replanted the ones that could be saved,and mended the broken creek banks.After hours of tireless effort,the garden seemed to stir back to life By ctunm,the garden had yielded a rich harvest.Rows of pumpkins lined the paths,while red tomatoes clustered on the vines,weighing them down.I walked in the garden,filling my basket with beans and corn.With each handful,I felt the emptiness in my heart slowly fade away. Looking up,I saw Arnold leaning against the fence,wiping the sweat from his weathered hands. Beside him,Rena sat on the wooden bench,watching us with quiet contentment.The setting sun cast a golden glow over the garden.In that moment,I understood:this garden was my second chance at life-I had learned to restart bravely,and to keep going,no matter what 听力原文： Text 1 W:The sky is covered with a blanket of gray clouds.Is it going to be sunny this weekend? M:There's a thunderstorm for this Saturday,but it's supposed to clear up by Sunday morning. Text 2 M:Hi,is your store open yet?I've been waiting for 10 minutes. W:No.sorry.It's only 7:50 now.Our staff will start setting up at 8:00.And they'll need 30 minutes before opening for customers. Text3 W:Were you working on the annual report just now? M:I finished that last night.It's on your desk.I just responded to a customer inquiry that came in a moment ago W:OK.Lucy's computer is acting up.Can you check it later? Text 4 M:Do you know how to get to the post office by subway? W:Sure.Take the grey line at Andrew Square and get off at 83rd street. M:Got it.Now,once I get off at 83rd street,what's the next? W:Go straight and take the second left,and then you will see the post office.It's across from Jack's Restaurant. Text5 M:I need to renew my gym membership.Fitness courses are my secret to staying healthy Engaging with others can enhance my workout experience and provide motivation. W:Well,I eat a balanced diet to maintain good health.Keeping a balanced diet can meet the physical needs.Besides,my hobby of doing regular swimming exercises also makes me a fit person. Text 6 W:When are you moving out of your apartment,Jim? M:This Saturday.But my rent isn't due yet.Do you know anyone who is interested? W:I am.I've just changed my job,and your apartment is close to my new office. M:Really?That'd be great.You will like it as the balcony is spacious enough to accommodate seating,so you can enjoy the scenery comfortably.And there are many trees in the community, providing environmental benefits to the area.That's actually why I chose it in the first place. W:Sounds nice.How about the rent?I'm trying to stay with a $300 budget. M:It was $320 a month.But recently the landlady has raised it by $30.Is it OK? W:That's a bit higher,but it's worth the price. Text 7 M:Are you going to the career fair at school tomorrow? W:Yes.I can't decide what career to follow.I thought about nursing,maybe even becoming a doctor if my grades are good enough.But the thing that appeals to me most is teaching. M:Really?You surprise me.I did admire that teachers can broaden their knowledge and they adopt a mindset of continuous learning.But they have to meet lots of targets and deal with difficult students,which I wouldn't like. W:It depends on your character.What job would you like to do after graduation,Howard? M:I thought of becoming a photographer.They seem to travel a lot. W:That's a good idea,but it might be hard to succeed in it.Everyone takes pictures with their phones these days. M:Yeah,but you have to be very good to be a professional.And I think I could manage it. Text 8 W:It was very nice of you to see me off. M:It's my pleasure,Anna.I know you must be excited to go home after such a long business trip. You'll keep in touch with me,won't you? W:Of course.And I will miss you,and miss the tasty food,the friendly workmates,who helped me pick up a lot of Chinese.It would have been perfect except for the days of continuous rain in Shanghai.By the way,please let me know if your daughter needs any help while she's studying in London. M:Will do.Thanks a lot.Oh,I'd like to give you something to take home.Let me show you. W:This is beautiful.Chinese paper cutting!What do these characters mean? M:They mean"All the Best"!And the Chinese knot is for your parents. W:Thank you.Oh,it sounds like they're boarding now.I have to go. M:Have a good trip,Anna.Bye! Text 9 W:Martin,how do you like playing a superhero? M:Overall,it makes me proud.But it really bothered me to stay fit.And keeping the superhero face on is quite tiring too.Yet,those challenges don't even come close to the difficulty of chasing and fighting.You have to make concerted efforts to act as if it's effortless. W:I heard you grew up in Canada.How was that? M:I have many family members there.I went to an international school,but the best thing was the fantastic countryside near my home.I spent most weekends camping in the forest,which was really great. W:So how did you get into acting? M:Well,at university,I studied literature but never acted in any drama.After graduating,I worked as an assistant for a producer,working on a musical comedy.One night an actor was ill and I was asked to play his part and it just went from there. W:What would you have done if you hadn't become an actor? M:Well,both my parents devote themselves to educational careers.Even so,it hardly interested me.My older brother owns a company and he said that I could have a job in his office.I guess that's what I'd probably have done. Text 10 M:World Sleep Day was organized since 2008.It is held on March 21st every year.It aims to highlight the importance of good sleep and raise awareness of how sleep determines our everyday lives.Now,a world-first study from the University of South Australia shows that increased physical activities during the day improve sleep quality and reduce tiredness,emphasizing the importance of exercise for a good night's rest.The study found that children and adults with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity have less troubled sleep and better sleep quality.In general,adults are thought to need at least eight hours of sleep a night,but a recent survey found that,on workdays,only 21%of them really get a full eight hours of sleep.For teenagers,a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.However,27%of people throughout the world have sleep problems.Now there are over 80 kinds of sleep disorders,and most people know little about their danger.So,for our good life and work,it's necessary for us to realize the importance of sleep and try to have a good sleep.