江苏南京市中华中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语试题

**基本信息** 中华中学高二英语期中试卷涵盖听力、阅读、语言运用等模块，以真实情境为载体，融合时代话题与文化传承，如听力涉及社区数字帮扶、阅读聚焦气候危机与网络发展，写作结合文化遗产保护，全面考查语言能力与跨文化思维。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/20分|日常交际、数字学习、社区项目|真实对话情境，考查信息提取与推理能力| |阅读|15题/37.5分|旅游文化、个人成长、网络发展、气候危机|跨文化素材与批判性思维，如C篇探讨网络对人类思维的影响| |七选五|5题/12.5分|邻里关系语篇|考查上下文逻辑衔接与语篇理解| |完形填空|15题/15分|宠物救援故事|语境化词汇应用，培养逻辑推理能力| |语法填空|10题/15分|中国竹文化|语法知识与文化传承结合，如 bamboo 的可持续发展| |写作|2题/40分|文化遗产倡议信、故事续写|应用写作与创新表达，提升语言输出与思维品质|

中华中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 选择题部分 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小题。每段对话读两遍。 1．What will Justin do this Friday? A．Go to a concert. B．Deal with business. 2．What is the man doing? C．Throw a dinner party. A．Doing shopping. B．Checking in. 3．When will the online lecture start? C．House hunting. A．At 2:45 pm. B．At 3:00 pm. 4．Why does Emily prefer eating at Green’s? C．At 3:15 pm. A．It’s quieter. B．It’s better decorated. C．It’s more affordable. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Development in rural areas. B．Family businesses in the villages. C．The life choices of young villagers. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。 6．Why does the man make the phone call? A．To book a hotel. B．To confirm a booking. C．To report a lost item. 7．What date is it today? A．October 8th. B．October 9th. C．October 10th. 听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。 8．What helped the man improve his public speaking skills? A．Taking online courses. B．Watching free speeches. C．Talking to famous leaders. 9．Why does Khan Academy really attract the man? A．It doesn’t cost anything. B．It covers many subjects. C．It lets him make his own plan. 10．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Some useful apps. B．An excellent speech C. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题． 11.Who is probably the woman? A．A museum guide. B．A school teacher. C．A gallery organizer. 12．What do we know about the book Ways of Seeing? A．It is a storybook. B．It’s good for beginners. C．It was published last year. 13．Why does the woman recommend the new edition? A．Its expressions are clearer. B．The print quality is good. C．It has more photos in it. 听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。 14．Who is the man going on holiday with? Some famous artist A．His parents. B．His brother. 15．Where is the man staying for the holidays? C．His friend’s family. A．In a city center. B．In the mountains. 16．What does the man plan to do during the holidays? C．On the coast. A．Go hiking. B．Do water sports. 17．When will the man be home? C．Visit a town. A．On August 7th. B．On August 11th. 听下面一段对话，回答第18至第20三个小题。 18．What is a likely goal of the community program? A．To bridge the digital divide. B．To provide job opportunities. C．To rebuild the community center. 19．How often were visits scheduled? C．On August 18th. A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. 20．What kind of person is the speaker probably? C．Once a month. A．Self-dependent. B．Self-disciplined. C．Self-reflective. 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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Traveling makes people encounter diverse cultures and stunning sights across the globe. From ancient wonders to natural beauties, these four destinations stand out as must-visit spots for travelers worldwide. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious monument and a true treasure of ancient architecture. Built for Hindu gods and later turned into a Buddhist temple, its detailed stone carvings tell stories of ancient myths. Surrounded by peaceful ponds that reflect its grand silhouette at sunrise, it draws millions of visitors yearly who come to admire its historical charm and architectural greatness. After exploring the temple, visitors can also enjoy local flavors or relax by nearby waterfalls. Acadia National Park in Maine, USA. Acadia National Park is a paradise for nature lovers and the oldest national park east of the Mississippi River. Covering 14,000 hectares on Mount Desert Island, it boasts Cadillac Mountain — the first spot in the US touched by morning sunlight. With rocky coastlines, lush forests, and over 300 bird species, it offers hiking, biking and swimming in the clear Atlantic. The famous Bubble Rock, a giant glacial boulder threatening to crash down at any moment, is a fun photo spot that amazes visitors with its precarious location. Istanbul, Turkey’s iconic city. Istanbul straddles both Europe and Asia, making it a living museum of history. As the former capital of three great empires, it houses legendary sites like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, known for their magnificent domes and colorful mosaics. A sunset sail on the Bosporus Strait shows the city’s unique mix of continents. Don’t miss trying sweet Turkish delights and strong local coffee to taste the region’s rich culture. The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Temple of Literature is a peaceful tribute to Confucius, built in 1070. With ancient courtyards, old trees, and stone steles honoring scholars, it feels like a step back in time. Nearby, the Old Quarter’s coffee streets invite visitors to slow down and savor fragrant local coffee. Hoan Kiem Lake, not far away, adds to Hanoi’s charm with its calm waters and scenic shores. 21. Why is Bubble Rock a popular photo spot in Acadia National Park? A. It is the oldest rock in the park. B. It is the first spot touched by morning sunlight. C. It has a beautiful spot overlooking the whole park. D. It has a very unique and dangerous position for visitors to adventure. 22. What can we learn from the passage? A. Istanbul is a city that bridges two continents. B. Angkor Wat is a Buddhist temple from the very beginning. C. Acadia National Park is the oldest national park in the USA. D. The Temple of Literature was built in honor of a Vietnamese scholar. 23. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain the history of four famous landmarks. B. To compare the cultural differences of four countries. C. To introduce four attractive tourist destinations around the world. D. To describe the beautiful scenery of four must-visit spots worldwide. B As the water rose around me, my heart hammered in my chest and I gasped for breath. I wasn’t drowning: I was in water 1.2m deep at the shallow end of a swimming pool. But in my head I might as well have been. As long as I can remember, the idea of drowning has terrified me. Now, at 43, I finally began learning to swim in the same pool in which my two sons, aged five and eight, had had their lessons. To my left, their peers were doing lengths. “You can do this,” said my teacher. Her gentle encouragement was a far cry from the swimming lessons I took as a student, which only led me to double down on my dislike of water: the tight swimming cap tugging at my long hair, the strange echo of voices and the discomfort of pulling a uniform back onto damp skin. People occasionally put it to me that swimming could save my life; I explained I already had a strategy to avoid drowning — I didn’t go near water. And I’d have carried on this way if my younger son, Max, hadn’t started swimming lessons last year. My older son, Ralph, was already fearless in the water. Watching the boys splash about with big grins, I finally realized I didn’t want them to think I was too scared to try something they did without a second thought. Six months since starting, I have been able to complete a length of the 25m pool with a handheld float. Last week my five-year-old swam a width unaided, so I’m using him as inspiration to push towards the goal of letting go of a float altogether. Right now, I’m happy to tell anyone about my lessons. My second biggest worry after drowning came true last week when I bumped into my older son’s schoolfriend at the pool. “Where’s Ralph?” he asked. I had to explain it was me taking the lesson. 24. What do the underlined words “double down on” in paragraph mean? A. Express. B. Increase. C. Relieve. D. Hide. 25. Why did the author finally decide to start learning to swim? A. To share her swimming experience with others. B. To avoid the embarrassment of being seen struggling. C. To show her children that she wasn't too scared to try. D. To overcome childhood fear of swimming lessons. 26. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. She completely shakes off the fear of drowning. B. She is honest about the fact that she is learning to swim. C. She feels comfortable practicing in public without embarrassment. D. She has already mastered swimming well enough to stop using a float. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Inspiration from Children to Learn to Swim B Life-Saving Skills Everyone should Master Early C. Never Go near Water: A Childhood Filled with fear D. Learn to Swim: A Mother's Journey of Overcoming Fear C The internet of old was like an active market. It was noisy, chaotic, and dynamic. Every click brought you somewhere new, sometimes unpredictable, letting you uncover the joy in exchanging information and thoughts. The internet of today, however, speaks in comforting statements and offers a smooth experience with constant praise. This has robbed us of something in our nature: the pleasure of exploring and questioning. We’ve willingly become creatures of instant satisfaction. Why wait? Why struggle? The change may seem innocent, but it’s also transforming our relationship with the mental effort required to explore uncertainties. By delegating such effort, do we still own the capabilities that help us navigate the unknown or even think for ourselves? It is becoming clear that even if the current risk posed by AI doesn’t bring about the collapse of civilization, it will still bring about the quiet yet disastrous decline of what makes us human. Part of that decline is caused by choice. And the most powerful way to shape someone’s choices is by gaining their trust. Every model is a memory, trained not just on data that help anticipate what we want, but also how to answer in ways that comfort us and confirm us, and in doing so, they manage to maximize engagement and avoid debate. Designed to please us, chatbots don’t simply answer our questions; they shape how we interact with them and determine what gets shown, what gets smoothed out, and what gets silenced. The early internet was never perfect, but it had a purpose: to connect us, to redistribute power, to widen access to knowledge. Today’s systems are the opposite: Prediction has replaced participation, and certainty has replaced search. But the door to a better future hasn’t shut yet. We can still choose systems that serve rather than control, that offer possibilities instead of mere efficiency. Our humanity and future depend on it. 28.What has the internet lost in its development according to paragraph 1? A. Diverse viewpoints. B. Extensive information. C. Rapid replies. D. Friendly atmosphere. 29.What does the underlined word “delegating” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Putting in. B. Keeping up. C. Turning to. D. Handing off. 30.How do chatbots gain our trust? A. By memorizing previous choices. B. By providing approving responses. C. By presenting opposing ideas. D. By resolving potential problems. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Convenience of the Digital Era B. The Decline of Human Interactions C. The Rise of AI Answering Models D. The Price of a Smooth Cyberworld D The precise timing of Earth’s climate tipping points—moments at which human-caused climate change will lead to permanent planetary changes—has long been debated. But new evidence suggests they may be closer than we think. A recent report warns that Earth has already crossed its first critical tipping point. The study, conducted by the University of Exeter, identifies warm-water coral reefs as the first system to surpass this threshold (阈值) of 1.5℃. Plagued by a combination of rising ocean temperatures, acidification, overfishing, and pollution, corals are experiencing widespread diseases and mass death. A significant loss of these reefs is now inescapable unless global temperatures are kept at 1℃ or lower. “We’re in a new climate reality,” said Tim Lenton, the report’s lead author. He confirms that crossing this initial tipping point virtually guarantees exceeding the 1.5℃ warming threshold, making the planet a “danger zone” for more severe changes. The World Meteorological Organization predicts this critical threshold will be reached within five years, leading to more intense extreme weather and shortages of food and water. Beyond this immediate threat, scientists have identified up to 25 other major tipping points. These include the Amazon rainforest’s potential transition from a carbon sink into a dried-up grassland, and the permanent melting of polar ice. This darkening surface speeds up warming as dark ocean water absorbs far more heat than reflective ice. Alarmingly, 80% of coral reefs have already been under severe heat stress. Their death would be disastrous, as they sustain fisheries and protect coastlines. With one of the lowest temperature thresholds, corals are the first major ecosystem to be compromised. Coral reefs are not the only victim. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial ocean current system, is endangered by warming below 2℃. A collapse here would disturb global weather patterns and agricultural systems on a massive scale. However, despite these serious risks, there is hope in “positive tipping points”, such as the rapid adoption of electric vehicles and solar power. Lenton emphasizes that transformative solutions must be employed urgently to limit warming and avoid further shifts. 32.What does the underlined phrase “Plagued by” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Resulting in. B. Suffering from. C. Counting on. D. Accounting for. 33.What can be inferred from paragraph 3? A. Not all predictions are reliable. B. Climate change is no longer a threat. C. Tougher challenges may be unavoidable. D. Global warming has temporarily stopped. 34.Why is the Amazon rainforest mentioned in paragraph 4? A. To highlight forests’ capacity to recover naturally. B. To compare its carbon absorption with polar ice’s. C. To emphasize the necessity of protecting biodiversity. D. To illustrate the severity of threats to major ecosystems. 35.What conclusion can be reached from the last two paragraphs? A. Risks and profits go hand in hand. B. The collapse of AMOC is predictable. C. Clean energy has addressed the climate crisis. D. Immediate action is needed to turn things around. 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。 For years, I kept a careful distance from the people around me. Living in a busy city apartment, I learned to move through shared spaces quietly. ___36___ It wasn’t that I disliked others; keeping to myself just seemed easier. Independence mattered to me, and needing no one felt like part of being a grown-up. ___37___ Without warning, the power went out. The building fell into complete darkness. I sat alone in my apartment, the cold air pressing in as my phone went dead. The silence was familiar. Yet this time, it seemed different. Less comforting. More exposed. A soft knock broke the stillness. It was my neighbour from ___3B___, someone I recognised but hardly knew. She held a candle and mentioned that a few residents were gathering in the hallway and invited me to join them. I hesitated. Staying alone felt safe, but something felt unsettled. ___39___ People sat on the floor, sharing blankets, tea, and quiet conversation. I listened more than I spoke. The man I had once assumed was unfriendly turned out to be a retired doctor with a dry sense of humour. 39 I realized how easily distance can turn into detachment (疏离). When the lights finally returned, the hallway looked the same, but it felt different. I didn’t suddenly become outgoing, nor did I abandon my need for space. ___40___ It’s about knowing when to let them in. Now, when I step into the elevator, I don’t automatically lower my eyes. Sometimes, I look up. A. After a moment, I stepped outside. B. I avoided eye contact and unnecessary conversation. C. I began to question my decision to join the conversation. D. Most neighbours in the building kept to themselves as well. E. As the night progressed, my long-held belief began to loosen. F. But I understood something new: maturity isn’t about shutting others out. G. That belief was challenged one night when a violent storm swept through the city. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题， 每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 David and I got Max when he was 12 weeks old. He was cheeky, and loved testing the 41 of what he could do – like snuggling (蜷伏) with us on the bed. But we loved it and 42 my husky around our neighbourhood was one of my favourite parts of a day. One day, we went for our walk as usual. Max 43 on the lead (牵绳) and pulled ahead of me, eager to meet new people that he could stop and fawn on(摇尾讨好), when suddenly I felt a violent 44 on my back and everything went black. When I 45 , I was in hospital. David explained I was hit by a vehicle driven by a woman, which lost control and 46 my head into a rock wall, cracking my skull open and 47 my brain. 48 , my lifeless body was hidden from the 49 of anyone walking past, 50 the wall was surrounded by trees and bushes. 51 I needed help, our clever husky ran home immediately. He pawed at the door until David opened it. “He was covered in your blood, and I knew something must have happened to you,” David told me. He 52 Max’s lead and let him lead the way. With the help of Max, they found me hidden behind a tree, 53 and bleeding. I got home from my three-month stay in hospital. Upon seeing me, Max 54 over and jumped right into my arms. But for Max’s 55 , I wouldn’t have made it. We were all so thankful to him. 41. A. risks B. edges C. limits D. opportunities 42. A. running B. feeding C. walking D. chasing 43. A. dragged B. lifted C. facilitated D. pushed 44. A. intervention B. twist C. pet D. impact 45. A. woke up B. came around C. stressed out D. called back 46. A. crashed B. pulled C. reached D. generated 47. A. exploding B. exploiting C. exposing D. expanding 48. A. Better yet B. Worse still C. But rather D. In addition 49. A. sight B. signal C. hearing D. touch 50. A. although B. but C. for D. otherwise 51. A. Informing B. Confirming C. Interpreting D. Realizing 52. A. mastered B. captured C. underwent D. grabbed 53. A. frustrated B. unconscious C. miserable D. depressed 54. A. came B. bounded C. turned D. stumbled 55. A. cleverness B. curiosity C. awareness D. contribution 第二节 (共 10 小题: 每小题 1.5 分，满分 I5 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。 The multi-functionality of bamboo is recognized in China, where the giant woody grass has been widely employed since the 11th century BC. 56.______ (bless) with a wealth of bamboo forests, China is the world's largest producer of bamboo products and this resource, comparable in scale and economic impact 57. ______ that of Ireland, secures its dominant position in the global market. 58.______ makes bamboo a highly favored choice is its green nature. Its edge lies not only in toughness and strength but in rapid growth and renewability. 59. ______ trees (such as oak or teak) can take over a decade to mature, bamboo reaches a harvest-ready stage in just four to six years, allowing repeated harvests without replanting. In Anji, a county in northwestern Zhejiang Province, bamboo has replaced plastic in various products. With 666 square kilometers of bamboo forests covering 60. ______ area about 80 percent of the size of New York City 61. ______ a long-standing history of bamboo use, Anji serves as a model in showcasing 62. ______ bamboo can be a perfect alternative to plastic. On the farm, bamboo-based film replaces plastic film in the 63. ______ (preserve) of heat and water. Scenes of harmony between humankind and nature are emerging in Anji, where bamboo-driven development is promoted 64. ______ (initiate) dialogues with nature and champion a greener future. Transformation, innovation, collaboration, and 65. ______ (sustainable) grown natural treasures all form part of humanity's shared heritage. The multi-functionality of bamboo is recognized in China, where the giant woody grass has been widely employed since the 11th century BC. 第四部分: 课本词汇知识检测根据句意及所给单词的首字母、中文或英文解释用单词的恰当形式填空。 (共 10 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 10 分) 66.A careful c_______ of the two job offers revealed that the second one provided better long-term career prospects. 67.Facing constant pressure and lack of recognition, the talented manager finally decided to _______ (to formally announce that you are leaving your job or position) from the company. 68.The students' attitudes toward the new dress code were far from u______ (一致的；相同的), with some strongly supporting it while others firmly opposed it. 69.Even in a struggling economy, a full-time job should at least provide a d_______ (of a good enough standard or quality; acceptable) salary that covers basic living expenses. 70.The lake had completely f_______ over by December, allowing the local children to safely skate on its surface. 71.A series of economic r_______ introduced in the 1990s transformed the country from a centrally planned economy to a market-oriented one. 72.To achieve _______ (大量的，实质性的) progress in learning a foreign language, you need consistent daily practice rather than occasional bursts of effort. 73.The newly a_______ (被采用的，被采纳的) safety regulations have significantly reduced workplace accidents in the manufacturing industry. 74.Employees who take the _______ (the ability to decide and act independently without being told what to do) to solve problems without waiting for instructions are often considered for promotion. 75.It is considered extremely rude to _______ (to stop someone from continuing what they are saying or doing by saying or doing something yourself) someone who is speaking, no matter how excited or passionate you feel about the topic. 第五部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节(满分 15 分) 76.假设你是李华，是校学生会主席。在中国文化遗产日到来之际，请你以学生会的名义写一封英语倡议，呼吁同学们保护文化遗产，内容包括: 1.陈述保护文化遗产的重要性; 2.提出可采取的措施； 3.发出呼吁。 注意: 1.词数 80 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________ __ _________________________________________________________________ 高二英语（120 分钟） 第 1 页 共 10 高二英语（120 分钟） 第 1 页 共 10 高二英语（120 分钟） 第 1 页 共 10 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节(满分 25 分) 77.阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。续写的词数应为 15左右。 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 (小河沟) 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 deadlines, 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 左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: One morning, I arrived to find the creek had flooded the garden overnight. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: By autumn, the garden had yielded a rich harvest. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 高二英语（120 分钟） 第 10 高二英语（120 分钟） 第 10 高二英语（120 分钟） 第 10页共10页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 参考答案 听力 1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．A 6．C 7．C 8．B 9．C 10．A 11．B 12．B 13．B 14．C 15．B 16．B 17．C 18．A 19．B 20．C 阅读理解 21-23 DAC 24-27 BCBD 28-31 ADBD 32-35 BCDD 七选五 35-40 BGAEF 完形填空 41-45 CCADB 46-50 ACBAC 51-55 DDBBA 语法填空 56.Blessed 57.to 58.What 59.While 60.an 61.and 62.how 63.preservation 64.to initiate 65.sustainably 课文词汇填空 66.comparison 67. resign 68. uniform 69. decent 70. frozen 71. reforms 72. substantial 73. adopted 74. initiative 75. interrupt 应用文 范文 Dear fellow students, I’m Li Hua, president of our school Students’ Union. Knowing that Chinese Culture Heritage Day is coming, I’m calling on everyone to take action to protect cultural heritage. Cultural heritage is of great significance to our country as it presents the depth and diversity of Chinese civilization. However, some cultural heritage sites in our country are at risk. So how to protect them is at the top of the agenda. To begin with, it is necessary for us to raise our awareness of preserving cultural heritage relics. （意识） In addition, we must obey heritage protection laws and spread the knowledge to others, enabling people to realize the importance of heritage protection. （法律，传播知识） Last but not least, we are supposed to raise money for repairing them.（实际行动） It’s high time to take action! Only with our joint efforts can we protect our splendid ancient civilization. Students’ Union 读后续写 段落续写范文（150词左右） One morning, I arrived to find the creek had flooded the garden overnight. Mud covered the soil and several tender crops were washed down. Seeing the messy garden, I felt heartbroken. Without delay, I approached Arnold and Rena. Instead of feeling upset, they smiled gently. Jointly, we cleared away the mud, fixed the leaning seedlings and drained accumulated water. Despite tired bodies, none of us complained, and our bond grew much closer. By autumn, the garden had yielded a rich harvest. Rows of red tomatoes and plump corn ears hung on the branches, with gorgeous flowers blooming everywhere. We divided the fresh harvest equally. Holding the fresh fruits and vegetables, I felt unprecedented fulfillment. I finally understood that high salary and status could not fill my heart. Only simple labor, warm companionship and peaceful rural life could bring lasting peace and happiness to my soul. 听力原文 Text 1 W: Justin, my favorite singer is holding a concert this Friday. Do you want to go with me? M: Indeed, but I have a very busy schedule that day. I have to attend a conference in the afternoon and meet an important client at dinner time. W: Thanks for letting me know. Text2 W: Tell me what you are looking for. M: It should be at least four bedrooms and a big sitting room. W: OK. May I ask how much you would spend? M: No more than $300,000. Text 3 M: Hurry up! The online lecture about space exploration starts in 15 minutes. W: Relax, it’s only 2:45 pm now. We still have half an hour to log in and test the equipment. M: Oh, right, I mixed up the time. It’s 3:15 in the afternoon, not 3 o’clock sharp. Text 4 M: Emily, which restaurant do you usually go to? W: Green’s. M: I’ve heard it. It’s pretty good. Oh, it’s said a new restaurant opened nearby with much better decoration and reasonable price. W: I know, but it’s too noisy there for me. Text 5 M: I went back to my home village for the first time in years. I barely recognized it, and my cousin’s family turned their old house into a guesthouse for tourists. W: That’s happening everywhere now. Many young people start online businesses in their hometowns. These places are full of life and opportunities. Text 6 W: Happy Home Hotel, how may I assist you? M: Hello, this is Jack Thompson. I checked out the day before yesterday from room 306 and realized I left my office key in the room. W: Mr. Thompson, just to confirm, you checked in on October 6th and checked out at 9 a.m. on October 8th, correct? M: Yes, that’s right. W: Our cleaning log only mentions finding a card; no keys were reported found. M: That’s it. My office uses an access card. It’s white. W: OK. I’ve sent you an email, sir. Please reply with your mailing address, and I’ll arrange to have it sent back to you. Text 7 W: John, I heard you made a nice speech at school. How did you improve your public speaking skills? M: It’s thanks to TED, a useful free app. It collects hundreds of talks from the world’s most famous thinkers, leaders, artists, etc. I can download them to watch offline. W: It seems that online learning apps are really great. M: Absolutely. They show me a new way of learning. W: Which app do you think is the best for your schoolwork besides TED? M: I often use Khan Academy. It allows me to learn almost anything for free. It covers many subjects. Its real magic is that it allows me to create my own learning plan. W: That’s great! I’m going to download it right now. Thanks for your sharing. Text 8 W: Good morning, everyone. I know some of you find art history hard to follow. So I’d like to recommend a book: Ways of Seeing by John Berger. M: Is it difficult? It looks quite thick. W: Actually, it’s very easy to read. The author doesn’t use big words. And every chapter has lots of pictures — you can see what he’s talking about. Last year, many students told me they finished it in two weeks! M: Is it a novel? W: Nope. But it reads like a storybook! Berger starts from ancient times and moves step by step to modern art. Many students think it’s boring at first, but once they start, they can’t put it down. Oh, and don’t buy the old edition. The new one has better photos and clearer print. M: Thanks! We’ll get the new one. Text 9 W: Hello, Jake. How are you? M: Hi, Sally. I’m great. I’m going on holiday next week. W: Really? Are you going with your family? M: My parents are working, so they can’t come. I’m going with my friend and his family. W: Lucky you. So where are you going for the holiday? M: Well, there were different places to choose from. One was on the coast, and I liked the idea of a city break, but I chose a mountain holiday in Canada. W: So there won’t be any shops or a nearby town. M: I don’t know, but it doesn’t matter. It’s next to a lake. So we’re planning to go swimming and boating. W: That sounds great. When do you leave? M: Our flight leaves on the 11th of August. We’re staying there for 7 days. So we’re coming back on the 18th. W: It sounds really good. Have you packed your things yet? M: Not yet. I’ve got to buy some new clothes first. Text 10 W: Over the summer, I came across a notice for a community “Senior & Teen” program. It paired up teenagers with neighbors over 60, so I decided to give it a shot. That’s how I got matched with Mrs. Brown, who lives alone a few streets over. The rules were pretty straightforward: visit Mrs. Brown every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon — for about an hour each time. Most of our sessions were about me helping her with tech stuff, like using her phone to message, shop online, or scan old photos into a digital album. I still remember her laugh when she finally sent that album to her daughter all by herself. We also had to turn in a short “Community Memory” each week, based on our chats. At first, I thought it was kind of a pointless assignment. But hearing Mrs. Brown’s stories about the neighborhood back in the day made me realize something: a community isn’t just houses and streets — it’s built from all these little memories that people carry with them. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $