重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高一下学期5月期中英语试题

**基本信息** 聚焦语言能力与思维品质，通过科技前沿（如AI应用）、文化传承（如传统节日）等情境设计，考查学生在真实语境中的英语理解与表达能力。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|4篇20题40分|细节理解、推理判断|选用科技进展素材，设题梯度从基础信息到深层推断| |书面表达|2题25分|应用文写作、故事续写|结合环保倡议情境，要求续写文化交流故事，体现跨文化意识|

高一英语 注意事项 1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级、学校在答题卡上填写清楚。 2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡 皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试卷上作答无效。 3考试结束后，请将答题卡交回，试卷自行保存。 4.共150分，考试用时120分钟。 第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节 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.Where did the woman see elephants? A.In Europe. B.In Asia. C.In Africa 2.When is the woman's birthday? A.On July Ist. B.On August 1st. C.On September 1st. 3.What is the man going to do on Saturday? A.Watch a film. B.Join a party. C.Organize a football game. 4.What is wrong with the man? A.He has a bad cough B.He has hurt his foot. C.He has a painful ear 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Preparation for dinner. B.Company arrangements. C.Retirement of a co-worker 第二节 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段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.What test is on Friday? A.Geography. B.History C.Math. 7.What kind of person is the woman? A.Helpful. B.Forgetful. C.Hard-working. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.What is the relationship between the speakers? 高一英语第1页（共11页） A.Friends. B.Strangers. C.Tourist and tour guide. 9.What does the woman plan to do in the city? A.Buy a new house. B.Visit a museum. C.Meet her friend. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10.Where is the workplace for the position? A.By the sea. B.In an office. C.At a university. 11.What is the woman's main advantage for the job? A.Education background.B.Work experience C.Passion for travel. 12.What did the woman leam in England? A.Coastal management. B.Coastal protection. C.Coastal geography. 13.What will the man probably do next? A.Interview someone else. B.Introduce more about the job C.Ask the woman more questions. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the purpose of the program? A.To protect different art styles. B.To visit tourist sites in Canada. C.To promote cultural exchanges. 15.What does the man think of traditional Chinese paintings? A.They have various themes. B.Their use of color is unique. C.They pay great attention to balance 16.Where did the woman spend her summer? A.In Mexico. B.In Scotland. C.In Italy. 17.What would the woman like to share during the program? A.Innovative buildings. B.Modern fashion. C.Traditional arts 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What attracts international visitors to the park? A.The ancient story B.The natural beauty. C.The rich wildlife. 19.How does the park get its name? A.From the weather. B.From the location. C.From the plant. 20.What is said about Clingmans Dome? A.It was built in 1934. B.It is 1000 meters high C.It is the highest point of the park. 高一英语第2页（共11页） 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Since the introduction of cherry trees from their native Japan in the early 1900s,blossoming cherry trees signal seasonal change in the United States.An individual cherry tree blooms for about a week,while whole areas of cherry trees bloom and fall in about two.Typically,peak blooms arrive in the nation's capital sometime between the last week of March and the first week of April. The National Cherry Blossom()Festival,Washington,D.C. March 20-April 12 Eleven species of flowering cherry tree surround the Tidal Basin fronting the Potomac River in National Capital Parks-East.Their scenic blooms draw some 1.5 million people during the celebration,which appreciate spring and interational friendship.Events include a kite festival,a parade,fireworks,and musical performances.Across the capital,locals plant new trees, while decorating buildings and buses in pink. International Cherry Blossom Festival,Macon,Georgia March 8-19 Georgia's Macon-Bibb County has the largest quantity of cherry trees in any U.S. county-and counts nearly one hundred times more than the National Mall in Washington,D.C. The area celebrates its blossoms with plant sales,a parade,concerts,outdoor movies,and markets.The festival ends with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over downtown. Wooster Square Cherry Blossom Festival,New Haven,Connecticut April 19 The city's 70-odd cherry blossom trees-most planted in 1978-surround a park downtown and form a tree tunnel over one block of Hughes Place.A single-day springtime celebration doesn't always have the best blooms,but it also recognizes the anniversary of the city's founding in 1638.With or without blossoms,the day includes artist and author presentations,food sellers, and live music. 21.When can people see the most cherry blossoms in Washington D.C.? A.March 8th. B.March 19th. C.April 1st. D.April 19th. 22.What is special about the International Cherry Blossom Festival? A.It has the most cherry trees. B.It provides the longest festival period. C.It attracts millions of visitors D.It celebrates the founding anniversary. 23.What is the text mainly intended to do? A.To compare different kinds of cherry blossoms B.To explain the history of cherry trees in the U.S. C.To introduce some places to enjoy cherry blossoms. D.To encourage people to plant cherry trees in spring. 高一英语第3页（共11页） B It began with a low sound that seemed to shake directly through the soles of my shoes. Standing in the centre of the city,I watched as a large,mud-covered field was changed into a lively place of sound and light.For many,the typical image of a British festival is one of collective endurance-crowding together in rain-soaked tents and dealing with the unpredictable weather.Yet,as the first performer took the stage,those small discomforts disappeared. Belfast 2024 felt less like a series of scheduled concerts and more like a temporary utopia ()In this brief window of time,the normal rules of social connection were paused.I found myself becoming temporary best friends with strangers over a shared appreciation for a local band I had never heard of before.There is a specific kind of electricity that ripples through a crowd of thousands when a familiar song begins to play.It becomes an overwhelming sensory impact:the blinding stage lights,the scent of woodsmoke and street food,and the loud sound of voices singing together. Critics often regard these events as overpriced and disorganized,and perhaps,on a purely practical level,they have a point.However,to focus simply on the chaos is to miss the broader significance.A festival is a shared activity that offers a rare opportunity to disconnect from the digital world and reconnect with a deeper sense of community. As the sun began to set,casting an emotional glow over the audience,the music stopped to be mere background noise.It became a unifying force that went beyond language and background.Standing there,tired and covered in dust but singing my heart out alongside a sea of strangers,I realized I wasn't just watching a performance.I was part of something much larger than myself-a living,breathing testament to the power of human connection through melody 24.What is the typical image of a British festival according to paragraph 1? A.Crowding together to play music B.Bearing minor discomforts together. C.Putting up with extremely loud sounds D.Cheering together for the first performer. 25.Why did Belfast 2024 feel more like a temporary utopia? A.It brought online friends together. B.It provided various food and drinks C.It offered the best music performance. D.It enabled unique musical experience 26.What do critics fail to recognize about music festivals? A.The reasons for the high price B.The logic of the organization C.The value of the social connection. D.The nature of digital interaction. 27.What is the best title of the passage? A.The Secret of Belfast 2024. B.The Healing Power of Music. C.The Unifying Sound of Belfast. D.The Organization of Music Festivals. 高一英语第4页（共11页） Some birds have developed a curious habit:they put cigarette butts (in their nests.A new study adds evidence for why urban birds have picked up this preference,at least in one species:the poisons in cigarette butts may keep pests (at bay in the nests of blue tits, colorful birds that are found across Europe. Cigarette butts contain about 4,000 chemical compounds,including nicotine,arsenic and heavy metals,which could keep away pests like ticks,fleas and blowflies that harm birds and their babies.So the researchers wanted to know whether blue tits could benefit from cigarette butts. A team at the University of Lodz in Poland studied blue tits in urban parkland and forest. They tracked the health of 99 birds bom in three types of nests:untreated nests,nests with sterilized man-made cotton wool,and those with two used cigarette butts.Thirteen days after birth,the blood test showed that babies in both the sterilized and butt nests were healthier than those in the untreated nests.After the birds could fly,the researchers analyzed the pest populations.They were most numerous in untreated nests and nearly absent from sterilized nests.In the butt nests,the pests were slightly fewer than in the untreated nests.The modest effect found in the new study might be a result of using only two butts In contrast,a team in Mexico City found that house finches,another bird species,put an average of 8 to 10 cigarette butts into their nests.A follow-up experiment showed that when researchers added more pests to nests,these birds responded by adding more cigarette butts. Sarah Bush,an ecologist at the University of Utah (the USA),called the new study's effort "monumental"despite its small sample."It's very hard to get large sample sizes with birds in the field."she said. 28.What does the underlined word "evidence"refer to in paragraph 1? A.The poisons that cigarette butts contain. B.The pest-fighting effect of cigarette butts. C.The possible damage of pests on urban birds. D.The fact that urban birds prefer cigarette butts. 29.What did the Polish study find about butt nests? A.They had the opposite result. B.They attracted baby and adult birds C.They were equal to sterilized nests. D.They were better than untreated nests. 30.What did the follow-up experiment in Mexico City indicate? A.Finches were hard-working. B.Birds escaped pest-filled nests C.Eight butts worked ineffectively. D.Finches adjusted accordingly. 31.What is Sarah Bush's attitude toward the new study? A.Doubtful but polite. B.Critical and demanding. C.Favorable but realistic D.Approving and enthusiastic 高一英语第5页（共11页） D One of the most fun parts of being a parent is watching children discover the world around them like a scientist.Yet over time parents can find their child might be less interested in exploration. This loss of interest may partly come from small language cues (they hear,which come from parents,media or in school that treats science as an identity rather than a process.All kids can do science,but over time,they begin to think of being a scientist as something only reserved for certain kinds of kids. The good news is that the small language cues can also be employed to promote engagement in science.Cuing science as actions that we do,for example,seems to protect children's interest and motivation to join in science over time.Students whose teachers use more action-focused language stayed longer in a novel science game compared to students whose teachers used more identity-focused language. However,,around adolescence(青春期)，teens are actively trying on and eventually forming different identities for themselves.So while identity-focused language about science might be demotivating for young children,identity-focused language may help teens stay interested in science.For example,cuing a future identity (e.g.,scientist,doctor)that is based on science motivated middle schoolers to do more homework,and was associated with higher grades.That might be because if teens think of themselves as scientists,then they are willing to do what it takes to be whom they want to become. Ultimately parents want their children to enjoy leaming.exploring and figuring things out for themselves.Those activities also just happen to be critical pieces of the scientific process. Emphasizing these actions when children are younger might help them persist in hard tasks or lessons.But as children get older,gain experience in these activities and start forming ideas of whom they want to become,emphasizing future identities that are science-dependent might also be helpful in maintaining an interest in science. How these two versions of language cues might work together(or not)is yet to be tested, but perhaps this is some science to be done by parents'future scientists. 32.What is children's later view of a scientist? A.An identity limited to specific groups. B.A career challenging to pursue. C.Achance open to every individual. D.A result of parents'education. 33.Which of the following would most probably encourage young children to join in science? A.Science is fun. B.Think out of the box. C.Let's do science. D.Be a future scientist. 34.What effect does identity-focused language have on teenagers? A.It serves as a drive to learn. B.It quickens learning pace. C.It boosts confidence in learning. D.It lowers expectations of success. 35.What should parents do in order to promote their kids'scientific engagement? A.Provide consistent inspiration to them B.Develop a sense of curiosity in them. C.Adapt language cues to age and stage. D.Avoid identity-focused language cues. 高一英语第6页（共11页） 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。 I've discovered that developing strong family bonds doesn't happen by accident 36 Here's what I've learned about strengthening those all-important ties. First off,regular communication is absolutely key.You can't develop a deep connection with someone if you're not regularly sharing your thoughts and feelings with them.Make it a point to have daily conversations with each member of your family,even if it's just a quick chat over breakfast or a text message during the day.37 Another crucial aspect is spending quality time together as a family.This doesn't mean you need to plan luxurious outings or vacations.Simple activities like cooking dinner together, playing board games on a rainy afteroon,or going for evening walks can do wonders for bringing the family closer together. 38.Everyone has their own interests and passions-recognizing this fact enriches our relationships rather than distancing us from one another.Encourage your family members to pursue their hobbies and support them in their endeavors. Practicing forgiveness comes in at number four on my list of tips. 39 It's how we deal with the conflicts that truly matters.Harboring anger divides families while forgiving brings us back together. Finally,let me tell you about the power of traditions.40.Be it celebrating holidays in special ways or having unique bedtime rituals,traditions create shared memories that every member cherishes deeply. Whether you're a parent,grandparent,or sibling,I'm confident these tips can help you strengthen your family bonds.It's not always an easy process but the rewards are truly immeasurable! A.They act like glue holding families together. B.The important thing is that everyone feels heard and understood C.Respecting each other's individuality also plays an essential role. D.Intentional behaviors don't ensure harmony among family members. E.Setting strict rules for screen time ensures healthier family interactions. F.It's a result of consistent efforts,shared experiences,and respect for each other. G.Disagreements will unavoidably arise within families since humans make errors. 第三部分语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分） 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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最住选项。 It was the last thing I wanted to do:walk around my neighborhood on a hot and sticky July afternoon in 41 of a floor fan.The air conditioning in my apartment had just 42,but it was far more than the hot sun that had me 43.The one-year anniversary of my mother's 高一英语第7页（共11页） death was 44,and I didn't know how to 45 it.She had died suddenly,and over the past year,I had only begun to accept the 46 that she was gone. At Christmas,my mother would be in one of her Christmas sweaters,suggesting that I add a(n)47 layer against the cold or ordering"at least a warm hat.Celeste!"I passed the last cafe we'd sat in together,where she would have surely asked me if I had 48 sunscreen before going out.Walking by a row of houses,I 49 a Christmas sweater hung on a gate for the taking.Even on such a hot day,it caught my eye because my mother would have been attracted to it. I reached the comer,and out of nowhere,a woman in her 70s 50 out to me."Where's your hat,young lady?"she asked gently."The sun 51 a hat!"She was 52 dressed with a straw hat to match her outfit,looking just like what my mother would have 53.We talked for a while.I didn't mention my broken air conditioning or that she was a(n)54 to my prayer to feel Mom close.My neighborhood was full of55and kind strangers reminding me that Mom could still find me in unexpected ways. 41.A.search B.celebration C.favor D.memory 42 A.slowed down B.broken down C.cooled down D.shut down 43. A.exhausted B.upset C.confused D.shocked 44 A.appearing B.continuing C.passing D.approaching 45. A.handle B.change C.avoid D.imagine 46. A.secret B.idea C.reality D.news 47. A.fancy B.extra C.precious D.expensive 48 A.bought B.seen C.carried D.applied 49. A.ignored B.remembered C.noticed D.missed 50 A.pointed B.stood C.laughed D.called 51. A.demands B.likes C.chooses D.awards 52 A.poorly B.strangely C.suitably D.formally 53. A.decorated B.worn C.gained D.rejected A.key B.reminder C.gift D.answer 55. A.mysteries B.memories C.imaginations D.problems 第Ⅱ卷（非选择惠） 第二节语法填空（共10小题：每小愿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。 When you step into"Yameng's Home",a guesthouse in Qingdao,the first things that may catch your eye56(be)a Barbie doll in a wheelchair and a three-legged cat named Joy happily wandering around.The guesthouse is run by 29-year-old Cui Yameng.57 passionate advocate for public welfare (who is devoted to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. In 2023,Cui purchased a loft apartment.She kept the second floor as her own living and working space while transforming the first floor into a fully 58(include)guesthouse. 高一英语第8页（共11页） For example,at the entrance,a 3-centimeter-high ramp allows easy access 59 wheelchair users.In the kitchen,the counters are lowered 60 (make)cooking more convenient.The bathroom mirror can be adjusted for both 61 (seat)and standing users. This decision wasn't made suddenly.While in high school,Cui volunteered with a public welfare organization.During her university years,she traveled with friends with disabilities 62 saw firsthand how everyday obstacles-a small step,a narrow doorway,or a high washbasin-could keep them from moving forward. "I'm not disabled myself,but through my life and work I've made many friends with disabilities,63 has given me a deeper understanding of their experiences,"Cui said. China's accessible facilities and services have made great progress,especially over the past decade.She noted that in 2023,the Law on Building Accessible Environments 64 (pass),providing a strong legal foundation for a more promising society. Despite the growing 65(popular)of her guesthouse,she hopes that one day she will be able to close it because it is no longer needed. 第三节单词拼写（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 根据首字母或括号内的中文意思，填入一个必修二Unit5和必修三Unit1&Unit2中 所学单词的恰当形式，每空限填一个单词。 66.With the help of online platforms,traditional Chinese art is (逐渐地)reaching a wider audience around the world. 67.To eam our company a good reputation,we must make sure that our customers are (满意的)wi池our products and service, 68.The victory of that game last year (证明是)a turning point in his career, followed by a boost for his confidence. 69.To everyone's (欣慰)，Amy was not seriously injured in the car accident.. 70.Our English teacher (shares funny stories from her daily life,which makes the class much more interesting. 71.The Mid-Autumn Festival (以..为特色)mooncakes,.family reunions,.and appreciating the moon. 72.Although Leo was once in _(绝望)after failing the exam,his teacher's encouragement helped him regain confidence and prepare for the next one. 73.English songs provide students with an effective (媒介)through which they can improve their language skills in a natural and enjoyable way. 74.I'm writing to express my c on your winning the award. 75.Artificial intelligence has had a powerful i on the music industry,changing the way songs are produced and enjoyed. 76.The school library provides students with v kinds of books and online resources,helping them explore different subjects and develop a stronger interest in reading. 77.After finding her lost wallet with all the important cards still inside,the woman was 高一英语第9页（共11页） extremely g to the stranger who had taken the trouble to return it to her. 78.What impressed me most was the lively a in the square,where people were singing,dancing and laughing together. 79.We should not a that classical music is boring simply because it was written hundreds of years ago. 80.Spending too much time on short videos may do h to students'eyesight and make it harder for them to concentrate in class. 第四部分写作（共两节，共25分） 第一节完成句子（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 根据汉语提示，完成句子。 81.The young artist is describing the busy city in the middle of it,though she has never been there in person. 这位年轻艺术家在描述那座繁忙的城市，好像她正站在城市中央一样，尽管她从未亲自去 过。(asi0 82.Many English learners here are at they can read some words but can't write or speak them. 这里的很多英语学习者正处于能读懂一些单词但不能写或者说出来的阶段。(stag©) 83.The local museum, will open a new exhibition next month to show how people's daily lives have changed over the past century. 据报道，当地博物馆下个月将开放一个新的展览，展示过去一个世纪里人们日常生活的变 化。(as) 84.The events at the sports meet, competitive ones to fun events,always attract so many participants. 从竞技类到趣味类，运动会的比赛项目总是吸引众多参与者。(range) 85.Everyone believed the old bookstore would close soon,but the owner had simply decided to move it to a larger and brighter place nearby 大家都以为那家老书店很快就要关门了，但结果却是，店主只是决定把它搬到附近一个更 大、更明亮的地方。(um) 86. this task looks,the team is determined to complete it. 不管这个任务看起来有多难，团队都下定决心要完成它。(no matter) 87.Mum the sunny weather last week to wash all the bed sheets at home 上周妈妈利用好天气把家里的所有床单都洗了。(advantage) 88.As twins,the brothers For example,they both love basketball and rock music. 这对双胞胎兄弟有很多相同之处，比如他们都爱篮球和摇滚乐。(common) 89.The school adopted "Peer-Bridge",a program senior students to help them survive the first awkward weeks. 这所学校采用了"同伴桥梁"项目 一一项将害羞的新生与高年级学生配对、帮助他们熬过 高一英语第10页（共11页） 最初几周尴尬期的项目。（非谓语动词作定语；pair..with.) 90.With several visitors the stone near the entrance,the organizers quickly removed it and put up a waming sign to prevent further accidents. 由于几名游客在入口附近的石头上绊倒，组织者迅速移除了石头并放置了警示牌，以防止 类似事故再次发生。(ip) 第二节应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你将在英语课上做一次课前一分钟演讲，主题为Traditional Festivals,, Modern Celebrations”。请你写一篇英文演讲稿，内容包括： 1.你的理解：2.你的倡议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为100个左右： 2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Traditional Festivals,Modern Celebrations 高一英语第11页（共1页）高2028届高一（下)考试 英语参考答案 第一部分：听力 1-5 ACABC 6-10 BABCA 11-15BCCCC 16-20 ACBAC 第二部分：阅读 21-23CAC 24-27 BDCC 28-31 BDDC 32-35 ACAC 36-40 FBCGA 第三部分：语言知识运用 第一节：完形填空 41-45 ABBDA 46-50 CBDCD 51-55 ACBDB 第二节：语法填空 56.are 57.a 58.inclusive 59.for 60.to make 61.seated 62.and 63.which 64.was passed 65.popularity 第三节：单词拼写 66.gradually 67.satisfied 68.proved 69.relief 70.occasionally 71.features 72.despair 73.medium 74.congratulations 75.impact 76.various 77.grateful 78.atmosphere 79.assume 80.harm 第四部分：写作 第一节：完成句子 81.as if she were standing 82.the stage where 83.as is reported 84.ranging from 85.it turned out that 86.No matter how hard/difficult 87.took advantage of 88.have much/a lot in common 89.pairing shy freshmen with 90.tripping over 第二节：写作 Possible version 1: Traditional festivals are far more than occasions for food and entertainment.They serve as vital bridges that link us to our cultural heritage.However,some celebrations are now becoming increasingly commercialized,where shopping,photos and gifts are often valued more than the cultural meaning behind them.If this continues,festivals may gradually lose their spiritual depth and become little more than fashionable events. Therefore,what matters most is not how modern a celebration looks,but whether it carries real cultural value. We can share festival stories online,prepare traditional food with our families,and reduce unnecessary waste.Only when modern forms are combined with cultural meaning can traditions be truly preserved in our hearts. Possible version 2 Modern celebrations can inject fresh vitality into traditional festivals.For example,in the past,families gathered to enjoy mooncakes and admire the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival,which reflected people's longing for reunion and harmony.Today we can also send online greetings,watch creative festival videos,or use AI to design festival-themed pictures and explore the cultural stories behind them. These innovative approaches do not weaken tradition but make it more accessible,appealing and relevant to young people.Since teenagers are more familiar with digital tools,modern technology can help them approach traditions with curiosity rather than distance.Therefore,we should embrace innovation thoughtfully,so that festival culture can be promoted with creativity and passed on with lasting charm. 听力原文： Text 1 M:Which is bigger,the African elephant or the Asian elephant? W:The former one.I once saw them both in a zoo on my trip to Europe.(1)The African one had bigger ears too Text 2 M:Is your birthday next week?I always remember the date because my birthday is on August Ist,and yours is exactly one month after mine. W:That's correct-well remembered.(2) Text 3 W:It is a shame you can't come to the party on Saturday.What are your plans for that day? M:I'm going to the cinema with my friends.(3)But at first,we planned to join a football game. Text 4 M:My foot is broken.How will the doctor be able to tell on a video call?(4) W:Don't be silly,dear.You need to see the doctor in person.These new online appointments are mainly for simple problems,such as earaches,or coughs and colds. Text 5 M:Do you know Mr.Russell will retire this Friday? W:What?He's taught me a lot of things since I came to this company.It's hard for me to accept it. M:I understand you.Maybe we can treat him to dinner today.(5) Text 6 W:Have you studied for today's geography test? M:Geography?Isn't it for math? W:No,that's next week.Today we'll have a geography test on rivers.Then there's another one for history on Friday too.(6) M:Oh no!I've spent all the weekend reviewing math!I haven't even looked at the two subjects yet! W:Well,the test isn't until the afternoon.If you like,we could meet at lunchtime in the library.I can go through some key points the teacher said in class with you.(7) M:That's so nice of you!(7) Text 7 W:Excuse me,could you tell me the way to the train station,please? M:Sure.It's just a short walk along this road.You turn right just after the museum.Then it's a little further, opposite the library. W:Thank you so much.I'm new here,and I want to go to the city to visit my friend today.(9)She bought a new house there. M:Oh,lovely,the city is only a twenty-minute train journey away.My parents live in the city,so I often drive there. W:Sounds nice.Thanks for your help. M:No problem.Enjoy your trip then. Text 8 M:Thank you for coming to this interview for the role of beach worker.This position is different from office work.You'll need to work outside each day.It needs someone who knows the sea well.(10)Why do you think you're capable of this position? W:I was brought up by the sea and I majored in coastal management and protection at university.Getting this job would be very special.And my greatest strength is that I've had rich work experience abroad.(11) 7 M:Tell me more. W:I spent one year in America and a half year in Japan.I also spent two years in the U.K.,where I learned a lot about coastal geography.(12) M:Excellent.Let's find out more about you...(13) Text 9 M:Hey Laura,have you seen the email about the new program at university?(14)(17) W:No.What did it say? M:We're being offered a six-month placement to visit Canada and share our culture with them.(14) W:That sounds fun.I'd love to tell them the history of Scotland,and I can visit the tourist sites in Canada during the break. M:Don't forget music and art as well.So many countries have their unique art styles. W:I forgot you've traveled to many countries.What art do you like? M:Well,I love the traditional paintings in China.The brush paintings focus on balance,(15)reflecting lessons from Chinese culture.I was also impressed by the buildings in Italy.They are very different from others. W:I was in Mexico over the summer,(16)and their colorful artworks are greatly influenced by their culture M:So are you thinking of applying? W:Yes,I'd love to tell more people about traditional Scottish arts like our carved stones and our clothing. (17) Text 10 Today I'd like to tell you about one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.It's called the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,(18)(19)and it's found between the states of North Carolina and Tennessee.It is home to an ancient forest and beautiful mountains,which attracts tourists from all over the world.(18) The park was created in 1934,and the area was chosen not only for its scene,but also for its wide range of plant and animal life.The name comes from the natural fog that often spreads across the mountains.This special weather creates a peaceful and magical view.(19)An observation tower was built on the tallest mountain, called Clingmans Dome,which is over 2000 meters high,making it the highest point in the state of Tennessee.(20) Once you get to the top of the tower,you can look all around at how amazing the park is.The best thing is that the climb itself won't take too much time.The parking is very small,so I'd recommend getting there early.