辽宁大连市第四十八中学2025-2026学年度第二学期高二期中考试英语试卷

科目：高二英语 注意事项： 1.答题前，学生务必将自己的姓名、班级等信息写在答题卡指定位 置上，并认真核对条形码上的相关信息，确认无误后，将条形码粘贴在 答题卡指定位置上。 2.选择题和非选择题均须在答题卡上作答，在本题和草稿纸上作答 无效。学生在答题卡上按如下要求答题： (1)选择题部分请按对应题号用2B铅笔规范填涂方框，如需修改， 请用橡皮擦除干净，不要留有痕迹。 (2)非选择题部分请用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在对应区域作答。 (3)请勿折叠答题卡。答题时保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卡面清洁。 3.答题结束后，将本题和答题卡一并交回。 4.本题共10页，如有缺页，学生须及时报告老师，否则后果自负。 学校：大连市第四十八中学 姓 名： Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 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。回答非选择 题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 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 woman probably doing? A.Meeting a star. B.Queuing for a ticket.C.Waiting for Tom Cruise. 2.Where is the woman's towel? A.In the bedroom. B.In the bathroom. C.In the laundry room. 3.What are the speakers talking about? A.Buying a car. B.Going for a drive. C.Searching for gas stations. 4.What is across from the new clothing store? A.A bank. B.A cinema. C.A bookstore. 5.Why is the woman talking to the man? A.To invite him to dinner.B.To ask for directions.C.To order takeout. 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.How did the man's manager contact him this morning? A.By email. B.By phone. C.By social media. 7.What does the man wish for? A.A new job. B.A simpler life. C.A modern phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What did Cathy initially struggle with at university? A.Academic pressure. B.Homesickness C.Social fear. 9.What does Cathy major in at university? A.History. B.English. C.International relations. 高二英语试卷第1页（共10页） ▣▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ 10.What does the man want to be? A.A teacher. B.A translator. C.A historian. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Where are the speakers? A.They're on a hill.B.They're in a forest. C.They're by a lake. 12.How will the speakers get to the camp along the road? A.On foot. B.By bike. C.By boat. 13.What time of day is it? A.Early morning. B.Late afternoon. C.Midnight. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.How many job offers has the man received? A.2. B.3. C.10 15.What does the woman suggest the man do about The Creator's job offer? A.Ask for better benefits. B.Negotiate for more pay. C.Decline it immediately. 16.Who could the woman be? A.The man's mother. B.The man's teacher. C.The man's former colleague. 17.What does the woman think of the man's field? A.It is in great demand. B.It requires experience. C.It is highly competitive. 昕第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the last stop of the tour? A.Museum Island. B.The Berlin Wall. C.The TV Tower. 19.When will the tour probably begin? A.At about 9:00 a.m. B.At about 10:00 a.m. C.At about 11:00 a.m. 20.What does the speaker remind the Green family to do? A.Ride on the right. B.Watch out for cars turning left. C.Be aware of lunchtime arrangements. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分) 高二英语试卷第2页（共10页) ▣紫▣ 。夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ 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 There seems to be no end to humanity's appetite for exploring the unknown.However,there are still some places on Earth that have not yet been reached or fully explored.And these places are some of the most isolated and mysterious places on this planet. Mariana Trench,Pacific Ocean Located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean,the Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the world's oceans.The trench measures around 2,550 km long and 70 km wide on average,and reaches a depth of over 10,994 metres at one small part known as the Challenger Deep. The Mariana Trench is considered one of the least explored parts of the world due to its extreme depth.At this depth,the water pressure can be very dangerous.Still,life can be found in this part of the ocean.Previous expeditions to the trench have revealed a number of organisms and sea creatures,living in the deep sea. Vale do Javari,Brazil With an area of about 85,444.82 km2,Vale do Javari is one of the largest indigenous territories in Brazil.The rainforest was named after the vast Javari River,which is the most important river system in the region.It is one of the most isolated places on Earth and also one of the hardest places to reach. The isolation of this remote place is largely due to the thick forest and extreme geographic location.In spite of its isolation,the tropical rainforest is home to a great number of indigenous people or Indian tribes.Those tribes,believed to be as many as 200 to 3,300 people,were first discovered through satellite images of the vast rainforest. Entering the region is prohibited by Brazilian law and the Vale do Javari is especially well- protected from outsiders and explorers by a local organisation dedicated to maintaining its rich biodiversity and protecting the forest from exploitation. Tsingy de Bemaraha Located near the western coast of Madagascar,the Tsingy de Bemaraha has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 to protect its unique geography and preserve the mangrove forests.The place is also home to huge numbers of animals and even new species. Some of the biggest attractions in this protected reserve are the incredibly needle-shaped limestone formations.However,those formations pose great dangers to explorers.In fact,the word "Tsingy"is derived from a local word,which means"the place where one cannot walk barefoot."The limestone formations are terribly sharp and can easily cut through flesh with deadly effect,which makes exploring them extremely difficult and dangerous.Access to this nature reserve is limited,although tourists can reach the area either by road or plane. 21.Why is the Mariana Trench considered one of the least explored places on Earth? 高二英语试卷第3页（共10页） ▣减 Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 A.It is located too far from any continent. B.Its width makes it impossible to map accurately. C.It lacks any signs of life or scientific value. D.Its extreme depth leads to dangerous water pressure. 22.Based on the description of Vale do Javari,which of the following can be inferred about its indigenous tribes? A.They actively engage with modern society through trade. B.Their existence was confirmed through technological means. C.They rely on the Javari River for transportation to cities. D.Their population is precisely documented by Brazilian authorities. 23.What can be concluded about the Tsingy de Bemaraha from the local meaning of"Tsingy"? A.It is a popular tourist destination for hiking enthusiasts. B.The area is primarily covered by mangrove forests. C.Its limestone formations are exceptionally sharp and dangerous. D.Visitors must remove their shoes to enter the reserve. B At first glance,the two photos look like exact copies:a young cyclist beneath the glaciers near the Everest Base Camp,with his bike on his shoulder,face fixed in determination.The same spot,same light, same shadows.Yet they were taken 40 years apart. The first photo shows Perce Hughes,a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe,through Asia and eventually to Sydney.In the second,William, Perce Hughes'son,recreated his father's pose almost four decades later. "I was raised on my dad's stories,"William told Cyclists Circle,"and the adventure was always calling to me."And so,in September 2024,also at the age of 22,he carried out a plan of pedaling from the English town of Chatsworth on a 25,000-kilometer,19-month ride to Sydney. Finding the right bicycle wasn't easy.William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode,and finally got it for f600.Then there was the task of pinpointing where his dad's photos were taken.He dived into records,mapping out every documented route.And for the trickier locations,he turned to AI for help."It wasn't always smooth,but I kept trying."The result?A striking set of images-the same places,the same poses,sometimes even the same faces. One photo shows Perce Hughes with a young boy and his parents.William tracked down the location and,although the parents had passed away,he was able to meet and pose with the man the young boy had become. But the recreated moment that moved him the most was the Everest shot-bike on his back,glacier in the background."Every time I stood on the exact spot where he would have stood,I felt a deeper connection to Dad.The only thing dividing us was time.I've heard stories from my dad my entire life,and now I'm there in the places where those stories took place.It's very,very special." 24.What do we know from the two photos? A.They record the growth of a man. B.They were shot four decades apart. C.They display the power of nature. 高二英语试卷第4页（共10页） ▣▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 D.They were taken by the same person. 25.Why did William come up with the plan? A.To challenge his own limits. B.To recall his childhood. C.To relive his father's adventure. D.To photograph the journey. 26.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A.Images of different locations. B.Worries before the adventure C.Memories preserved in photos. D.Preparations made for the journey. 27.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Documentary of the Everest. B.Recreated Photos Across Time. C.Great Challenges in a Journey. D.The Fun of Long-distance Cycling. C Human-elephant conflict is a growing issue in several areas.In Kenya,where the population and demand for resources is growing,human-inhabited areas are increasingly overlapping with elephants' ranges.Combined with the recovery of some elephant populations,this is leading to greater chance of conflict between humans and these giants. "Expansion of agricultural land,logging,urbanization,and shrinking and fragmentation (of elephant habitats are forcing elephants to enter human settlements in search of food and water,"says Greta Francesca Lori,an advisor on elephant conservation and human-elephant conflict."Wherever there are elephants,there are instances and information coming through of human-elephant conflict." In the early 2000s,Fritz Vollrath,an ecologist,and Iain Douglas-Hamilton,founder of Save The Elephants,heard a folklore story from Kenyan pastoralists about how trees in certain areas were not damaged by elephants because they had beehives in them. Inspired by the tale,they began working with Lucy King,co-existence director at Save the Elephants,to investigate scientifically whether bees could really scare the elephants."They concluded elephants not only stay away from trees containing beehives of wild African honeybees,but also rumble(低吼声)to each other to tell each other to stay away.."King says. King designed a fence made of beehives.The fence goes all around a farm,with hives placed every 10 meters between two posts."For one acre of farmland,you need 24 beehives,"King says. "However,every other one is a dummy beehive-a fake made of just a yellow piece of wood that gives the elephants the illusion that there are more beehives than there really are.As an elephant approaches in the dark,they don't know which one is real and which one is fake.So it's an illusion. And it seems to work.” "I think it's creative.You've got this natural mechanism by which you can deter these animals from approaching farms,"says Shannon,a wildlife ecologist."Still,the study also revealed some of the weaknesses of the tool.For example,the bee populations decrease sharply during drought years due to a lack of flowering plants.The fences managed to deter only around 73%of the passing elephants." For now,the beehive fences are helping communities.People also believe they need to co-exist with elephants 28.What leads to human-elephant conflict? 高二英语试卷第5页（共10页） ▣减 Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ A.Elephant habitat loss. B.More elephant ranges. C.Less human population. D.Better living conditions. 29.Why are dummy beehives used in the fence? A.To attract more bees to the farm. B.To make the fence look more beautiful. C.To reduce the cost of building the fence. D.To create a false appearance of more beehives. 30.What can we learn about the beehive fence from the text? A.It works better at night than during the day. B.It is a perfect solution to human-elephant conflict. C.Its effectiveness is affected by weather conditions. D.It can deter all elephants from approaching farms. 31.What did Shannon think of the beehive fences? A.Promising but clumsy. B.Controversial and risky. C.Innovative yet imperfect. D.Expensive yet effective. D One of my bad habits is saying"busy"when people ask me how I'm doing.Sometimes it's because I actually am busy,but other times it's because that's what I think I'm supposed to say.That's what important people say.That's what people who get promoted say.But working long hours doesn't drive better results.Never taking a vacation won't lead to a promotion.So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time? In 2016,researchers from Columbia,Harvard,and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status,and interestingly,these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility.In other words,the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work,the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing. That's why we feel like we have to appear busy,and there's a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings,emails,and stress,then they're probably a big deal.This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance.According to a recent study,one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. Personally,I'm going to stop saying"busy"when people ask me how I am.It sounds seif-righteous (自以为是的)and sets the wrong tone..Phrases like“I have limited access to email'”and“['ll respond as soon as I get baek"sound like you're being heid against your will from working as opposed io making the most of your time off. 高二英语试卷第6页（共10页） ▣紫▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ By rejecting the myth that busyness equals worth,we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn't about working harder;it's about working smarter and finding balance.Let's redefine what it means to be productive-and start valuing rest as much as effort. 32.How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A.By quoting famous people. B.By presenting statistical data. C.By comparing different opinions. D.By introducing personal experience. 33.Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status? A.Our status can be attributed to our social mobility. B.We hold the belief that hard work leads to success. C.Our own opportunity for success never comes easily. D.We find few people of high status have time for leisure. 34.What does the underlined phrase"knee-deep in"in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Bored with. B.Worried about. C.Fully involved in. D.Very interested in. 35.What is the author's purpose in writing the passage? A.To advise employees on how to achieve work-life balance. B.To share his personal experience of overcoming a bad habit. C.To introduce a study on people's attitude towards busyness. D.To argue against the culture of equating busyness with worth. 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。 The Path To Empowerment:Strategies To Overcome Self-Doubt There are some people out there that mistake self-doubt for something else.Self-doubt is when you are unsure about one or more aspects of yourself.36It limits potential and kills your confidence levels.Here are some strategies that you can use to overcome self-doubt. Never Compare Yourself With Others Comparing yourself is an unhealthy act,and it falls under self-sabotage.Why would you compare yourself with a family member,a friend,or even your colleague when each of your lives is different?You should focus on yourself and only your achievements.37 Reflect Back To Your Past Achievements 38 Self-reflection is one of the best tools to remove self-doubt.It makes you remember that you once achieved something great,and it makes you believe that you can achieve that level of success again through concentrated efforts.Never live in the past but learn to strive in the present! Always Be In The Company Of Supportive People "You are known by the company you keep",is one of the best sayings to explain this strategy.We should be surrounded by people that support and love us,not people that constantly make us doubt ourselves.Being around negative people is very bad for our mental health.When you are in the company of good people,they will always encourage you to be better.39 高二英语试卷第7页（共10页） ▣[ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 By embracing these strategies,you can gradually build confidence and overcome self-doubt.The journey to empowerment won't be smooth,40 Hang in there,give it some time and keep working at it.You can achieve your full potential. A.Self-doubt isn't something you are born with. B.Living with self-doubt can be very damaging. C.Always cherish past memories while working for the future. D.This will allow you to fulfill your goals without any worries. E.You'll encounter obstacles and feel disheartened along the way. F.Remember the time when you achieved something remarkable. G.They will also help you recover from negative and stressful situations. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Superbike Championship (WSBK)in Portugal saw a Chinese brand Zhangxue Motor defeat European and Japanese giants to claim the title.This victory marked a major breakthrough and proved Chinese manufacturing could 41 international competition. The founder Zhang Xue has a background as 42 as his machines.Born in a poor Hunan village,he dropped out at 14 to work as a mechanic.While others studied,he fixed engines and dreamed of racing. His 43 for motorcycles ran so deep that at 19,he chased a TV crew miles in the rain to show his skills. This act of 44 won him a chance in a professional racing team.In 2024,Zhang set up his company in Chongqing.Unlike others assembling imported parts,he insisted on 45 core technologies.He 46 all his savings into R&D to develop engines on his own."Without tech independence,we will always be 47 to foreign brands,""he said firmly. The WSBK victory became the best 48 of his belief.Despite overnight fame,Zhang stayed 49. He made a strict rule:top-speed bikes cannot be 50 to inexperienced riders within one year.His journey tells us the power of 51.With passion and 52,ordinary people can achieve greatness.Today,Zhang stands as a symbol of 53.His story inspires young people to 54 their dreams bravely.More than a businessman,he is a lasting 55 of Chinese innovation. 41.A.look forward to B.stand up to C.come up with D.take care of 42.A.modern B.wealthy C.humble D.complex 43.A.fear B.passion C.doubt D.habit 44.A.desperation B.caution C.hesitation D.calmness 45.A.copying B.developing C.importing D.selling 46.A.poured B.lent C.borrowed D.wasted 47.A.superior B.loyal C.indifferent D.attached 48.A.rejection B.confirmation C.illusion D.exception 49.A.proud B.nervous C.grounded D.silent 50.A.sold B.lent C.returned D.shown 51.A.luck B.wealth C.perseverance D.silence 高二英语试卷第8页（共10页） ▣减 Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 52.A.speed B.intelligence C.responsibility D.strength 53.A.tradition B.innovation C.mystery D.simplicity 54.A.desert B.seed C.chase D.forget 55.A.critic B.stranger C.victim D.legend 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。 An open-source AI agent 56(name)OpenClaw has taken the world by storm.It features a lobster icon,earning it 57 nickname "Lobster".Unlike traditional chatbots,OpenClaw is designed to perform real tasks on a computer-booking flights,writing emails,or even writing code. Since58(it)first release,thousands of developers have downloaded the software to test in personal projects,59shared their modifications online with detailed usage tips.The passion 60"Lobsters"continues to grow,with major tech companies launching related products.Local governments have also introduced support 61(policy).Shenzhen's Longgang District issued the "Ten Lobster Initiatives",the first systematic policy in China for the OpenClaw ecosystem. However,the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology warns that due to OpenClaw's unclear trust boundary,improper configuration (may lead to information leaks.Such risks can seriously threaten users'62(finance)and social apps on digital devices.To stay safe, users are advised 63 (run)OpenClaw in a virtuai environment before using it on their main system. Despite these concerns,the potential of OpenClaw cannot be ignored.OpenClaw is not just a tool but a glimpse into a future 64 anyone can turn ideas into actions by typing a single sentence.As one excited user put it,"I 65(wait)for something like this for years." 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假如你是学生会主席李华。2026年是我国航天事业创建70周年，为响应国家航天(aerospace) 强国建设号召，学生会将举办以太空探索为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一则通知， 内容包括：1演讲内容要求； 2.其他相关安排。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Notice The Student Union 高二英语试卷第9页（共10页) ▣紫▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 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。 Tina was a high school girl who loved comparing herself with others.She always cared about the latest clothes,expensive phones,and designer bags.Whenever someone showed off a new item,she'd feel jealous and immediately turn to her parents for something better.Having no idea how to deal with it,her parents had no choice but to satisfy her.With what she wanted on,peers would follow her,flattering her from head to toe.Tina smiled,with a barely perceived sense of emptiness. At the beginning of the fall semester,Tina noticed a new face from another class.It was Rita,who just transferred from a neighboring school.The girl was always alone,with simple clothes and an old schoolbag,but a smile hovered on her lips wherever she went.After school,Rita never got involved in classmates'discussions about brands or luxuries.Instead,she herself spent most of her time in the classroom,studying or helping classmates with mathematics problems,or in the school library,doing voluntary jobs.One month later,Rita got straight As in a series of comprehensive tests and was awarded "the most popular student"in the school assembly.Her shining smile was brighter than ever,and young boys and girls began to gather around her. One afternoon,Tina walked up to Rita,who was sitting under a tree and reading a book.Hi,I'm Tina.What makes you so happy every day?You didn't even have any friends."Tina poured out her puzzles. Rita looked up with a familiar smile,"I feel every single day fruitful.I feel happy just because I'm on the way of being the one I want to be.That's the secret."Something hit Tina at that very moment.She turned back and headed home,without saying anything,not even goodbye.That night,Tina lay in bed and stared at the ceiling,replaying Rita's words in her mind and lost in deep thought. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答， The next day,Tina decided to make a change. Besides self-satisfaction,Tina received plenty of praise and compliments from others. 高二英语试卷第10页（共10页） ▣▣ Q夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 高二英语期中试卷参考答案・ 听力 1-5: BAABC　　6-10: ABCBA　　11-15: CBBAB　　16-20: CACCA 阅读理解 21-23: DBC　　24-27: BCDB　　28-31: ADCC　　32-35: DBCD 七选五 36-40: BDFGE 完形填空 41-45: BCBAB　　46-50: ADBCA　　51-55: CCBCD 语法填空 56 named　57. the　58. its　59. and　60. for 61 policies　62. financial　63. to run　64. where　65. have been waiting 应用文 Notice An English speech contest on space exploration is to be organized by the Student Union. Designed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China’s space program and support the national aerospace power strategy, the contest encourages participants to address topics such as the value of space exploration, China’s major achievements, and future challenges. Each speech is limited to 6 minutes and delivered in English. Scheduled for 3:00 p.m. this Saturday in the school lecture hall, the contest welcomes participants to sign up at the Student Union office before Thursday. All students are encouraged to take part. The Student Union 续写 The next day, Tina decided to make a change. She gathered her expensive clothes and fancy bags and donated them all without hesitation. What once made her feel proud now seemed strangely empty — almost meaningless. No longer chasing after luxuries or empty praise, she started staying after school every day, reviewing lessons she had long ignored, helping classmates with math problems, and volunteering in the library alongside Rita. Slowly but surely, a quiet sense of fulfillment took root in her heart. Besides self-satisfaction, Tina received plenty of praise and compliments from others. Teachers noticed her hard work and spoke highly of her progress and positive attitude. To her surprise, the same peers who once followed her for her possessions now gathered around her for a completely different reason — her kindness, patience, and willingness to help. Even Rita smiled at her more often and more sincerely than before. Having experienced all this, Tina finally understood: true happiness doesn't come from being flattered or envied, but from growing into someone she herself could truly respect. 听力材料 Text 1 W: Excuse me. Is this the line for the new Tom Cruise movie? M: Yep, you’re in the right place!   W: Wow, it is going to be a really long wait. (1)  Text 2 W: Dad, where is my towel? I left it in the bathroom to dry. M: I washed it with the rest of the laundry. I think I folded it up and put it by your pillow.(2) W: Got it. You’re the best, Dad! Text 3 M: How long does the battery last on a full charge? W: You can drive about 300 miles, but charging is the real issue—there aren’t any stations close to us! M: Hmm... Still, it’s way cheaper and greener than a gas car. It’s hard to decide. (3)  Text 4 M: Hey, Jane, where are you? W: I’m in that new clothing store next to the bank. They have some shirts that would look perfect on you. M: It’s the one opposite the cinema, right? (4) The place used to be a bookstore.   W: Yeah, you’re right! Text 5 W: OK, have you got that? Two orders of chips and two bottles of apple juice. The address is 18 Royal Gardens. Do you know where that is? M: Yes, ma’am. I should be there in 30 minutes. (5) Text 6 W: Have you checked your email? The manager said she was going to send you the work schedule this morning. (6) M: Not yet. I’ve been dealing with our social media accounts all morning. I haven’t even had time for a cup of coffee. W: I see. It can be difficult to keep track of all these things. Don’t you think? M: Absolutely. Sometimes I wish we still used old-fashioned phones! Then everything would be much simpler. (7) W: I couldn’t agree more. Text 7 M: Cathy, have you ever faced any fears? W: Plenty! Especially since starting university. M: You mean leaving home, taking exams ... that sort of thing? W: Not really. But meeting other people was scary for me at first. (8) M: You met people before, right? W: True, but I’d known them all my life. Here, I had to get to know various new people and learn how to communicate with them. M: Weren’t they friendly? W: They were friendly enough. But they come from all over the world—France, Russia, and everywhere else. Fortunately, we can all speak in English, which happens to be my major in college. (9) M: Yes, even in your spare time, it helps you study. W: Exactly. M: What do you plan to do after graduation? Translation work, perhaps? W: I’m hoping to go into teaching.  M: What a coincidence! I want to teach history. (10) Text 8 M: Look at the map. We started here early this morning and now we’re at this point. W: How can you tell? M: If you look closely, you’ll notice a small blue section—the lake we’re standing next to. (11) This track takes us up the hill, then down to the forest with a river running through it. W: Hmm, how will we cross the river? M: We’ll have to follow the river for about a mile until we reach this bridge. Then we can cross the bridge and cycle on the road. (12) W: That’ll bring us within five miles of the camp, but there are no direct paths through the fields, and they’re all uphill. M: That’s right. It’ll make the journey a bit longer. W: A few more miles won’t hurt. Come on, let’s go. It’ll be dark soon. (13) Text 9 W: How is the job hunt going? M: I’ve applied to more than 10 companies and have had three interviews. I got two job offers, (14) but they’re not what I expected. W: Why not? M: Neither of them (14) offered me a good salary. W: Do you like the companies and the benefits they offer? M: I do, especially one of them called The Creator. They’ve received a lot of great reviews from employees, and offer a great benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, as well as more holiday time than most other companies. W: That’s great! But don’t turn down the job offer. You can negotiate the salary they give you. (15) M: I had been at the company we were at for so long. (16) I forgot about the job hunting process. I’m a bit nervous about asking for more. W: Listen! If they offered you a job, that means they want you! Especially in your field, data analytics, you are needed in today’s job market. Everyone needs people to analyze and make sense of all the data being collected. (17)  M: You have a point. I’ll give them a call right now. Text 10 Hi everyone, and welcome to today’s Big Tire Bikes tour! This is the Berlin Highlights Tour, which means that we’ll be visiting all the big, important sights. It’s a nice and relaxing ride around the city, taking in the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and Museum Island, among others. The tour usually takes around six hours, including lunch. (19) That means we should arrive at our final destination, the famous TV Tower, (18) by about 5:00 p.m. (19) Before we set off, let’s talk about safety. Do we have any Brits or Australians in the group? Please don’t be shy. Okay, the Green family. Great! But I need to remind you that here in Germany, we need to stick to the right-hand side of the road. (20) It’s basic but important! Berlin is a bike-friendly city, so we’ll spend most of the tour on bike paths. However, there are places where we will need to cross traffic, so I need everybody to be aware of their surroundings. Never cycle through red lights and keep an eye out for cars turning right. Okay? Now, I’ve had a few people asking me about lunchtime arrangements, so let’s talk about it now ... 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $