四川成都市新都一中2025-2026学年度高二上学期12月月考英语试题

2025~2026学年度上期高中2024级英语考试 注意事项： 1．答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the man probably do next? A. Go to a museum. B. Visit a website. C. Take a biology class. 2. What happened to the woman? A. She got a higher position. B. She made the man unsatisfied. C. She found a good job. 3. Who are the speakers most probably? A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Students. 4. What can we learn about the man? A. He is a smoker. B. He has been to a concert. C. He succeeded in losing weight. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Nurse and patient. C. Mother and son. 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和第7两个小题。 6. What does the man remind the woman to do? A. Tidy her office. B. Prepare for the presentation. C. Take the boxes out of the next-door room. 7. What time will the presentation begin? A. At 5:00. B. At 6:00. C. At 7:00. 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10三个小题。 8. Who are the speakers talking about? A. A sculptor. B. A painter. C. An actor. 9. Where are the speakers? A. In New York. B. In Paris. C. In Glasgow. 10. What event do the speakers refer to in the end? A. An exhibition. B. A dinner. C. A meeting. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13三个小题。 11. What does the woman dislike? A. Dancing. B. Jogging. C. Weightlifting. 12. What is the man? A. A receptionist. B. A doctor. C. An athlete. 13. How does the woman feel in the end? A. Doubtful. B. Disappointed. C. Interested. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17四个小题。 14. What encouraged the man and his wife to go to the Antarctic? A. An article. B. A training course. C. A TV programme. 15. What was the most dangerous according to the man? A. Living in extreme temperature. B. Coming across a terrible wind. C. Dropping into holes in icy surfaces. 16. What caused the funny noise? A. The satellite equipment. B. The wind. C. A plane. 17. What was unexpected for the man and his wife? A. They got some fresh food. B. They could leave the Antarctic earlier. C. Someone was living nearby. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20三个小题。 18. When is the announcement being broadcast? A. In the evening. B. In the afternoon. C. In the morning. 19. What helps students stay away from drugs? A. A piece of news. B. A local charity. C. The community centre. 20. What will be held this Saturday? A. A sports game. B. A fundraising activity. C. A dinner party. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A It’s widely acknowledged that effective communication counts at work. That’s why our communication workshops, where multiple forms of presentations are offered, are so popular. Welcome to join us and here are the resumes (简历) of two potential presenters recommended for this year’s summer communication workshops. Martin Burlot Contact No: (office) 2552 4681 (mobile) 9873 6549 Email: mburlot@hklink.com Nationality : Canadian OBJECTIVE To develop and deliver corporate training in business English EDUCATION Master of Applied Linguistics, 2016 Reading University, the United Kingdom EMPLOYMENT Sept 2008-Sept 2010 ·English Institute for Adults, Jiangmen, China Taught basic and intermediate English to adult Chinese students Oct 2010-Mar 2014 ·The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Taught a variety of business writing and communication skills classes to students Apr 2017-present ·Apix communications Ltd, Hong Kong Provide one-to-one training in effective business writing to executives SKILLS ·Knowledge of word processing software ·Fluent in English and Cantonese REFEREE Ms. Joanna West, Director Sandra Wong Office: (852) 28866050 Mobile: (852) 95710085 sandraw@netvigator.com EDUCATION 2011 to 2014 Bachelor of Social Sciences in Communication (specialization in Public Relations (PR) Activities and Advertising) Hong Kong Baptist University WORK EXPERIENCE March 2017 to Present PR Manager, Drake Hotel, Hong Kong ·Planned PR activities in worldwide markets ·Trained staff in communications and customer relations October 2014 to February 2017 Public Relations Officer, Public Relations Co. Ltd ·Planned and organized PR events, campaigns and activities for hotels and travel agencies May to September 2013 Production Assistant, Image Master Ltd ·Assisted in producing videos for clients_ ·Associated with suppliers to provide technical support to clients LANGUAGES English and Putonghua REFERENCES Mr. Simpson, Manager 21. Who will probably be the target audience of the workshop’s presentations? A. Those desiring to improve interactions at work. B. Those longing to give public speeches to others. C. Those looking forward to having a job interview. D. Those aiming to upgrade their English writing skills. 22. What do Martin and Sandra have in common in their resumes? A. A strong background on PR activities. B. Being fluent in Cantonese and Putonghua. C. Having been employed in a university. D. Working experience for more than 10 years. 23. What can be expected from the presentation of Sandra Wong? A. Corporate training in business English. B. One-to-one training in business writing. C. Tips on a good relationship with clients. D. Beneficial videos and technical support. B Acting is all about charm, respect, honor, and all that fame stuff, right? Wrong. Maybe when you’re a big star you’ll get all of that, but it’s a different story for the rest of us. As a normal and unknown actor, here’s a typical day on a film set. Yesterday my alarm clock went off at 5:20 AM. I had a call time of 7:00 AM and the filming place was far. I gave myself time for a shower and an hour’s drive to the set, plus an extra 10 minutes for safety. The morning traffic was slow as usual but I managed to get there on time. The director and crew (工作人员) were already there, setting up the scene. Then I talked with the director and found out that he’d changed the lines that I had stayed up until 1:00 AM memorizing the night before. We rehearsed (排练) the scene several times, and then they excused me from it while the crew continued setting up the lights. Normally I’d stay and hang out, but I needed to memorize the new lines so I went to my truck. About twenty minutes later a production assistant knocked on my door. We got to act and I stepped up to my position. “Roll Camera” … “Action!” I started to say my lines… “Cut!” After a few more takes, it was time to move on. Was there applause (掌声)? Congratulations? Of course not. This is a film, not theater. You might get a “nice job” out of the director, but that’s it. If there’s one thing you should know about film acting, it’s that there’s a lot of waiting: auditions and preparation for acting. So, is it as shiny as you imagined? Probably not. I’ve got used to my ordinary acting day, but it’s still a wonderful experience bonding with the crew. In all walks of life, we usually only give those excellent people cheers and it’s more likely that we will not pay attention to the ordinary person. However, even if they have not become a shining star, they are worthy of applause because they are towards their goal of continuous efforts, and finding the value of their own with their passions as well. 24. What can we say about the author according to Paragraph 2? A. He is tired of his busy life. B. He has an irregular work schedule. C. He can well arrange his time to work. D. He is worn out by the long driving every day. 25. How did the author most probably feel after talking with the director? A. Moved. B. Upset. C. Nervous. D. Excited. 26. What does the author most probably think of his work? A. It is normal but worthy. B. It is tiring but interesting. C. It wins much applause for him. D. It has unexpected events all the time. 27. What would be the best title for the text? A. First steps in becoming a film actor. B. My day working as an unknown film actor. C. An unusual day of an actor. D. My first day as an actor. C A recent study on New Scientist reveals that police can access a collection of data from smart speakers found at crime scenes that could be invaluable in solving murders or robberies. Data on recently recognised faces, internet searches and voice commands could be extracted even without the owner’s permission or assistance from the manufacturer. Jona Crasselt and Gaston Pugliese at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany tested how much information can be pulled from such a device after seeing news report of Amazon refusing police access to smart speaker data in a murder case. “We not only obtained access to the local data, but also were able to access the data stored in the cloud,” says Crasselt. “The investigators would be able to access the data themselves without relying on Amazon to provide it to them.” The researchers focused on Amazon’s Echo Show 15, a smart assistant with a display screen, a camera, six microphones and a light sensor. They explored inside the Echo Show with a device designed to test what signals or data are flowing at various points on a circuit board. The pair were able to gain access to the unencypted (未加密的) file system. “Records of detected movement and faces recognized by the built-in camera and artificial intelligence are accessible,” says Pugliese, “as well as details of voice requests, calendars, contacts, conversations, photos and videos.” He added that it required some technical knowledge to obtain the local data, but it was surprising that the file system was not encrypted. An Amazon spokesperson told New Scientist: “The security of our devices and customer data is a top priority. In this case, the researcher’s findings required direct physical access to the Echo device and specialised expertise to extract data from internal device components. We appreciate the work the security research community does to help us further improve our devices.” Criminologist David Wilson at Birmingham City University, UK, says it’s a simple human reality that you’re most likely to be victims to someone you know. “We already have access to information from those domestic settings through mobile phones, Facebook, Instagram posts. In spite of the fact that smart speaker evidence may be useful, it is controversial,” he says, “because there are privacy issues.” 28. What might be helpful in solving crimes according to the study? A. The smart speaker on the spot. B. The manufacturer’s assistance. C. The user’s or owner’s permission. D. The artificial intelligence system. 29. What did Gaston Pugliese imply in paragraph 3? A. The file system is incredibly difficult to access. B. Sufficient information is stored in the speaker. C. Echo Show is equipped with various functions. D. Advanced techniques are needed to obtain data. 30. What measures may Amazon take as a consequence of the researchers’ findings? A. To advocate the indirect physical access. B. To provide the files for the investigators. C. To better the security of the customer data. D. To extract the details of the user’s privacy. 31. What’s David Wilson attitude towards smart speaker evidence? A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Resistant. D. Optimistic. D Imagine listening to a renowned academic speak. After an hour-long flood of textbook terms and unclear statements, you realize nothing meaningful was actually said. A reason for this all-too-common experience is what psychologists call “the curse of knowledge” — a cognitive bias where a communicator mistakenly believes that everyone in the conversation shares the same knowledge. As a result, they skip over the vital information others will need to comprehend their message. Thankfully, there is a mental tool that can help us break the curse: the “ladder (梯子) of abstraction”. First proposed by semanticist Samuel I Hayakawa, the concept is, obviously, rather abstract. To help explain it, Hayakawa employed the aid of Bessie the cow. When we speak of her, her name Bessie is the most concrete label we can use, so we place Bessie on the bottom rung (梯级) of the ladder of abstraction. For every rung we move up the ladder, the words we can use to describe Bessie become more abstract. Going up, we have cow, cattle, livestock, farm asset (资产) and asset. Eventually, we’ll reach the super abstract concepts of value and wealth. The ladder of abstraction illustrates a common communication problem: “dead-level abstracting”, where someone communicates almost entirely at one level on the ladder. At the top of the ladder, an economist may lecture on the labor force in abstract terms like “enunciatory modalities”. But unless he connects these ideas with real-world jobs, his meaning will be lost on listeners. Communicators who stick to the low-rung details don’t fare much better: a journalist may write beautifully about a newly discovered fossil, but unless she ties those facts into a purposeful takeaway about evolutionary history, readers will wonder, “So what?” According to Hayakawa, clear communication involves a “constant interplay of higher and lower level abstractions”. In other words, by traveling up and down the ladder, we reveal the meaning behind the details and vice versa. A brilliant example comes from Jared Diamond, a Pulitzer Prize winner. He uses concrete details to show how more abstract concepts connect to the real world; meanwhile, the abstract gives meaning to the facts and details. 32. Which of the following best illustrates Hayakawa’s example of Bessie? A. Cattle-Asset-Wealth-Bessie-Farm asset-Livestock-Cow. B. Wealth-Farm asset-Cattle-Bessie-Asset-Livestock-Cow. C. Asset-Wealth-Livestock-Farm asset-Cow-Cattle-Bessie. D. Wealth-Asset-Farm asset-Livestock-Cattle-Cow-Bessie. 33. What does the underlined word “fare” in paragraph 3 mean ? A. Perform B. Explain C. Dress D. Respond 34. What is key to effective messaging according to the last paragraph? A. Listening before speaking. B. Encouraging audience engagement. C. Including sufficient supporting evidence. D. Connecting specific examples to broader ideas. 35. What is the text mainly about? A. A guide to grasping abstract idea. B. A tool for effective communication. C. A cognitive bias in everyday talk. D. A universal communication model. 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。 Four Traits of Extraordinary Ordinary People Being extraordinary isn’t reserved for the rich, the famous, or the powerful. Extraordinary people exist within even the most seemingly ordinary lives. 36 — a teacher who made us feel seen, a relative who helped us believe in our dreams, a friend who created a circle of acceptance wide enough for all. Those we consider extraordinary are likely to have four vital qualities: 37 The extraordinary person knows it’s the intrinsic (内在的) qualities that bring true satisfaction — those that satisfy our needs for emotional closeness and personal growth. By contrast, extrinsic things such as physical attractiveness, wealth and fame can damage our well-being by setting us up to feel that what we have is never enough. Kindness I once read a news article about a school crossing guard whom a whole community had honoured. Why? Because he was kind. He knew the kids by name. He talked to them about their days. He even remembered their birthdays.   38 . They are special because they have the gift of making others feel special. An ability to connect Extraordinary people make others a priority. They are the ones who remember our names, ask us questions and care about the answers, and leave us feeling heard and valued. 39 , paying attention to their feelings and respecting their needs, just as they do for those around them. A willingness to be seen as imperfect 40 , but they’re the ones who put themselves out there despite their failures. Those who are willing to reach for the extraordinary — understand that criticism and rejection are the price we sometimes pay for trying, that we all have fear, and that defeat doesn’t equal unworthiness. This willingness gives them the freedom to pursue their dreams and tap into (利用) their creative powers. A. Joyfulness B. We all know people like this C. They welcome what they get D. A focus on the things that matter E. It’s not that extraordinary people never fail F. Extraordinary people also connect with themselves G. We can all name extraordinary people who have touched us 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。 A woman who hated her body has shared an important message on Instagram about how exercise has greatly changed her. It has improved not only her build but also her 41 . In a video clip shared by Cheryl, she 42 the difference between “wanting to lose weight to look good” and “losing weight to feel good”. The video showcases her 22-pound weight-loss journey, which has been far from  43 . She told Newsweek about the documented highs and lows, which 44 more than 1.1 million views online. She said: “I wanted to show the realistic side of a (n) 45 weight loss while sending out a message that the mindset shift is the most powerful part of the journey.” Before starting her exercise plan and healthier eating in May, Cheryl felt insecure and 46 confidence. This led her to adopt a “mind over matter (物质)” approach as she continues to 47 five to six times per week, even when she doesn’t want to. “I did feel burnt out at times, but every time I lay in bed and thought about  48   the gym, I always thought back to the times when I was overweight and unattractive,” Cheryl told Newsweek, “It’s awful to be unwanted.” The videos include her preparing salad, eggs, and vegetables; walking with a smile on her face to the gym; and  49 weights. “I used to 50 going to the gym, but now, it is like my safe haven. Whether I am sad or angry, I kind of just let all my 51 out at the gym.” Cheryl said. “I feel amazing. I learned to enjoy the process of 52 my body and creating a healthy lifestyle,” Cheryl added. So far, Cheryl has received a sea of 53 online on the video that has more than 76,000 likes. “It’s incredible. Your 54 , devotion, determination and patience 55 ! Keep it up,” said one user. 41. A. mindset B. efficiency C. performance D. tolerance 42. A. inspects B. observes C. highlights D. appreciates 43. A. possible B. realistic C. challenging D. easy 44. A. exchanged B. gathered C. presented D. adopted 45. A. healthy B. negative C. medical D. awful 46. A. built B. restored C. lacked D. enhanced 47. A. calm down B. work out C. give out D. break down 48. A. skipping B. solving C. passing D. investigating 49. A. throwing B. gaining C. lifting D. consuming 50. A. regret B. fancy C. miss D. fear 51. A. energies B. emotions C. motives D. spirits 52. A. loving B. expanding C. continuing D. examining 53. A. criticism B. support C. doubt D. advice 54. A. kindness B. generosity C. self-control D. honesty 55. A. ran out B. worn out C. showed off D. paid off 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。 Born in Hungary in 1847, in his teens Joseph Pulitzer moved to America, 56 he regularly visited the library and studied English and law. While in the library one day, he began chatting to 57 (editor) of a German-language newspaper and they offered him a job. Pulitzer quickly became a successful journalist and 58 the age of 25, he had become a publisher. In 1878, he founded 59 newspaper the St Louis Post-Dispatch and worked 60 (tireless), from early in the morning until midnight. His paper published articles about politics and social issues, 61 (accuse) government officials of dishonesty and wealthy people of not paying 62 (they) taxes. In 1883, he bought the New York World and used the same business strategy he 63 (employ) at the St Louis Post-Dispatch and sales of the newspaper mounted up until it was the bestselling newspaper in the country. Pulitzer was the first 64 (advocate) the training of journalists at university level. In 1892, he offered Columbia University money to start a school of journalism. Pulitzer died in 1911. One year after his death, the Columbia School of Journalism 65 (establish). Six years after his death, the first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 为庆祝四月二十日联合国中文日，你校举办了相关的主题活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1．活动内容（至少两个活动）； 2．活动反响。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Chinese Language Day Celebrations on Campus ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Sophie had always been an average student in her high school. But one day, everything changed. It started with a simple act of kindness that turned into a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Sophie’s troubles began when she was assigned a complex science project that required her to build a model of the solar system. Science was always the troublesome subject for Sophie. Despite her best efforts, she found herself struggling to grasp the concepts behind the project and to create something that would impress her teacher, Mr. Jenkins. Frustrated and close to tears, Sophie sat alone at lunch, staring blankly at her half-finished model. Across the dining hall, Alex, a quiet boy, known for his exceptional skills in art and science, noticed Sophie’s sadness. He remembered how he himself had once felt lost and alone, and he decided to approach her. “Hey, do you need any help?” he asked, sitting down beside her. Sophie was hesitant at first. Being lacking in confidence, she was afraid to ask for help or cause trouble to others. Without friends to turn to, she would rather give up when getting stuck in face of challenges. But this time, she gathered courage, opened up to Alex about her struggles with the project, and asked politely, “Could you join me in the project?” After knowing what happened, Alex nodded his head and determined to try his best to help Sophie. Over the next few days, Alex taught Sophie during their free periods, explaining the motion of planets and the importance of scale (比例) in model-making. Sophie was amazed at how patient Alex was, never once losing temper in spite of her many questions. Slowly but surely, Sophie’s understanding of the material improved, and so did her confidence. They were making and painting the model step by step and getting closer to the goal. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: One afternoon, Sophie accidentally knocked over a container of paint. _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The day of their presentation to the class came. __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025~2026学年度上期高中2024级英语考试答案 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） 1-5 BABAB 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 6-10 CCACB 11-15 BACAC 16-20 CACBA 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） 21-23 ADC 24-27 CBAB 28-31 ABCB 32-35:DADB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 GDBFE 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 ACDBA 46-50 CBACD 51-55 BABCD 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56 where 57 editors 58 by 59 the 60 tirelessly 61 accusing 62 their 63 had employed 64 to advocate 65 was established 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） Chinese Language Day Celebrations on Campus To help students gain deep insight into our mother tongue and appreciate its beauty, our school held series of celebrations on April 20th, the Chinese Language Day. Participants include language experts, all the school teachers as well as students. The celebrations include various wonderful activities. Language experts were invited to write Chinese calligraphy on the scene, winning whole-hearted praises from the audience. There were also speeches given by our teachers on how the Chinese language has thrived into modern times. The highlight was the students’ poetry-recitation competition, fully displaying the rhythm and imagery of Chinese literary works. The celebration proved to be a huge success. Participants spoke highly of it, saying that the activities enabled them to view our language in a more comprehensive and deeper angle. 第二节（满分25分） One afternoon, Sophie accidentally knocked over a container of paint. The paint spilled all over their nearly completed model, and Sophie’s heart sank. She was on the verge of tears, but Alex quickly reassured her: “It’s okay, we can fix this.” Together, they cleaned up the mess and repainted the model, working late into the evening. This incident taught Sophie the value of perseverance and teamwork. She realized that mistakes were part of the learning process and that she didn’t have to face challenges alone. The day of their presentation to the class came. Sophie was nervous but also excited to show what they had accomplished. As they presented their model, Sophie explained the concepts with newfound confidence, and Alex added insightful details. Their classmates were impressed, and Mr. Jenkins praised their creativity and teamwork. Sophie felt a sense of pride and gratitude towards Alex for his support. This experience not only improved her understanding of science but also marked the beginning of a meaningful friendship with Alex. 听力原文 (Text 1) M: I’m going to visit the National Museum of Biology this weekend. W: There is an exhibition devoted to human biology. You can find more information on its official website. M: Wow, can’t wait to check it now! (Text 2) M: Linda, you did a good job. We decided to select you as senior manager of the company. W: Thank you very much. I won’t let you down. (Text 3) W: Well, I think there are too many exams. Our kids are under too much stress at school. M: That’s exactly what I think. There should be more learning rather than testing. We should talk with the teachers about it at the parent-teacher meeting. (Text 4) W: I can’t believe tomorrow is the first day of the New Year! M: I know! Time went by so fast. W: Do you achieve your goal every year? M: No, I hardly ever achieve them. One year was losing weight. Another year, I was going to give up smoking. This year I want to go to a concert. (Text 5) W: I’d like to make an appointment. M: Have you ever been here before? W: No, but I’m a student, and all of a sudden, I can’t see things on the board very well. M: Then you can come here this Saturday morning and have an examination. (Text 6) M: There wasn’t room here in your office so I put the boxes next door. Just make sure you don’t leave them there for the night. W: There’s really not much space here. I really need to get this sorted. It’s such a mess. I can’t seem to find anything. M: Anyhow, what time does the presentation start? W: Dishes will be served at 6:00. The presentation itself should start an hour later. (Text 7) M: I hear that this artist’s work is exhibited all over the world. She must be very well known. W: Oh yes, she’s quite a famous figure in the art world. Her works are in most of the big galleries in New York, London, and Paris. Although, I have to admit that until a week ago I’d never heard of her. M: Me neither, but then I don’t know much about sculpture. I prefer paintings. Anyway, it’s quite an honour to have someone so famous come and speak here in Glasgow. W: Yes, she is supposed to be a very interesting speaker. I think it will really make a big difference to the dinner. (Text 8) M: Good morning. What can I do for you? W: I want to get in shape and I need some help. M: Well, you’ve come to the right place. Have you been doing any exercise lately? W: I’m afraid not. M: OK. Then, we’ll start off slow. Which type of exercise do you enjoy doing? W: I like dancing, but I hate jogging. I don’t mind doing some weightlifting, though. M: Great. That gives us plenty to work with. How often can you work out? W: Twice or three times a week would be good. M: Why don’t we start with a dancing class twice a week followed by a little weightlifting, and then build up gradually? W: Sounds fine to me. How do I sign up for the classes? M: We’ll need you to join the gym first and then you can choose the classes that fit your schedule best. W: Great! I can’t wait to get started. Thanks for your advice. (Text 9) W: Good evening, Nick Robertson. You and your wife spent the whole of last year in the Antarctic. What gave you the idea of doing such a thing? M: I saw an article in a magazine about some couples who had been there. Both of us got interested. W: Weren’t you scared? M: A bit, but before we left we had a training course. It was difficult but taught us about surviving in sub-zero conditions. The biggest danger we discovered was falling into holes in ice. W: Could you get in touch with the outside world there? M: There was satellite communication equipment. W: So didn’t you see anyone else for a whole year? M: Well, there was that time when we were having the usual canned food and there was a funny noise. Just thought it was the wind but it was getting closer. Suddenly the room was flooded with light from the window. I opened the door and found a box in the snow. I looked up and saw a plane flying away. They were passing nearby and someone told them that we were out there. They dropped us a box with some fresh fruit and vegetables. It was a lovely surprise. (Text 10) M: Hello, Radio 7 listeners. This is Jackie Adams with the news on this beautiful spring morning in Galnesville. This Friday, the Gainesville Community Centre will be hosting a charity dinner with all the funds going to “Say No”! For those of you who don’t know, “Say No” is a local charity that works in partnership with schools and colleges to make students aware of the risks and results of the use of what are considered soft drugs. So it’s this Friday at 5:30 pm on the football field at Gainesville Community Centre. And this Saturday the Gainesville Leopards will be playing against their local competitors the Jacksonville Jaguars. We’re counting on your presence to support the boys. Go Leopards! 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $