河南周口市项城市第二高级中学2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试5月英语（B卷）

高二5月份月考试卷 英语B卷 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 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. Flow does the woman sound? A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Surprised. 2. Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To seek help. B. To place an order. C. To introduce a product. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. A project. B. A workmate C. A disease. 4. What is the man probably doing? A. Having a class. B. Doing a part-time job. C. Attending an interview. 5. When will the match start? A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30pm. C. At 3:00pm. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does the man come to this city? A. To work. B. To study C. To travel. 7. Which property will the man see this afternoon? A. The three-bedroomed one. B. The four-bedroomed one C. The five-bedroomed one. 听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。 8. Why does the woman call the man? A. To ask for advice. B. To get some information. C. To make an appointment. 9. What does the man do probably? A. He’s a writer. B. He’s an architect. C. He’s a photographer. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman ask the man to do first before work? A. Get changed. B. Drink something. C. Store his belongings. 11. Where do the speakers probably work? A. At a restaurant. B. At a supermarket. C. At a hotel. 12. What does the woman want the man to be? A. A polite person. B. A responsible person. C. An efficient person. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What does the woman think is important to a great pianist? A. Hard work. B. Uniqueness. C. Determination, 14. How does the woman feel when practicing a new piece of music? A. Alone. B. Confident. C. Motivated. 15. Who holds fewest concerts a year? A. Evgeny Kissin. B. Daniil Trifonov. C. Lang Lang. 16. What does the woman do to reduce anxiety before concerts? A. She rests in her room. B. She has some snacks. C. She breathes fresh air. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Which country is closest to the Faroe Islands? A. Norway B. Scotland. C. Iceland. 18. How has the transport system on the Faroe Islands been improved these days? A. Road tunnels have been built. B. Helicopter rides are available. C. An airport has come into use. 19. What did the speaker do on the first day? A. She enjoyed the sunshine. B. She observed seabirds. C. She visited a lighthouse. 20. What did the volunteers help do on the island in 2019? A. Broaden narrow paths. B. Repair local people’s houses. C. Restore tracks and give directions. 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 Vancouver Nature & Nosh Photography Walk Step into the breathtaking beauty of Vancouver — where lush forests meet ocean views, and local cafés serve up warmth with every bite. You’ll taste seasonal treats, sip drinks, and learn simple but powerful smartphone photography tricks to capture Vancouver’s natural light, textures, and urban charm. What’s more, our guide takes you to hidden spots like Stanley Park’s secret garden and English Bay’s quiet benches, where you can take stunning photos without competing for space. This trip must be a perfect choice for travelers who want to slow down, savor, and snap. Tour Packages & Pricing Package Name Duration Price per Person Key Inclusions Nature Starter 2.5 hours $75 5 tastings, Basic Phone Photo Guide Urban Explorer 3 hours $100 7 tastings, Advanced Photo Tips, Free Drink Private Group 2 hours $400 Up to 6 guests, Selfie (自拍照)-taking skill Available Dates & Meeting Point Date Time Meeting Location Status Sat, Jan 18 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM Stanley Park Visitor Center Available Sun, Jan 19 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM Granville Island Public Market SOLD OUT Sat, Jan 25 1:30 PM — 4:30 PM Kitsilano Beach Boardwalk Available Sun, Jan 26 2:00 PM — 4:00 PM Coal Harbour Seawall Entrance Available What to Bring & Know Before You Go ● Bring a fully charged smartphone with adequate storage space for photos. Tripods (三脚架) and DSLRs are not allowed — we move fast and stay light! ● Vegetarian and meat-free diets can be accommodated if you call to inform us 48 hours in advance. ● Dress wisely — Vancouver weather changes quickly, and the tour includes about 2.5 miles of walking. ● Minimum age: 14 years old. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. 21. What do the three tour packages have in common? A. Free drinks. B. Limitless availability. C. Seasonal treats. D. Photographic guidance. 22. What is suggested for participants? A. Wearing proper clothes and shoes. B. Bringing a portable charger. C. Taking a tripod for better shots. D. Making dietary requests on-site. 23. Where is the passage most probably taken from? A. A geography paper. B. A tour advertisement. C. A travel journal. D. A sports magazine. B On a sunny morning in a small courtyard at Walt Whitman Middle School, a 14-year-old with a purple buzz cut held a plump chicken gently in her arms. “Her name is Betsy,” Maicy Nealy, an eighth-grader, said. Nealy used to be afraid of chickens as a young child. Now she spends hours after school collecting their eggs and cleaning the coop (鸡舍) for the school’s five hens. And though she says she is never an outdoorsy type, she feeds them their worm meals as well. For her, the chickens provide structure after school and make her very interested in agriculture. Now she can’t imagine adulthood without chickens involved. She says when she grows up, she plans to be “a lawyer that owns chickens”. The chicken program at Whitman started about a year ago, when after-school program specialist Lee Maguire planned a month-long embryo (胚胎) development program for kids to learn about biology. Throughout the school year, they’ve observed students gaining not only companionship from the animals but some life skills. The students replenish the feed supply — which costs about $25 for 50 pounds — with money from selling some of the eggs the chickens produce at $5 to $10 a dozen, making the project self-sustaining. “Egg prices soared, making it a great deal,” said Maguire, “and it teaches sustainability.” The chickens’ calming presence on campus is an advantage of the program that the school’s social workers and counselors (辅导员) quickly picked up on as well. They sometimes accompany struggling students outside to the coop to help them calm down or sort through their feelings. “It’s a moment that they don’t have to think about housing insecurity, food insecurity, whether their parents are going to get deployed, or how they’re going to have to improve their grades because they’re struggling,” he said. “The chickens don’t judge. They just love them. It’s a peaceful escape.” As school ends, students head home to prepare for high school, while the chickens stay with Maguire for the summer. But first, he has a surprise he’s going to let the kids in on soon. “I bought more baby chicks,” he said. “I got them eight more and I’m looking forward to boosting my students’ learning interest further.” 24. What can be learned from the story of Maicy Nealy? A. Her career choices through animal care. B. Her professional farming skill development. C. Her transformation from fear to lifelong passion. D. Her strong companionship with outdoor animals. 25. Why did Maguire introduce the chicken program at first? A. To improve students’ teamwork skills in class. B. To help students deal with employment problems. C. To create a sustainable food source for the school. D. To provide hands-on science learning experiences. 26. What impressed the school counselors about the program? A. Its potential to generate school income. B. Its healing value for troubled students. C. Its improvement in academic performance. D. Its popularity among small animal lovers. 27. What does the arrival of the new chicks symbolize? A. The program’s financial success. B. The necessity of animal care. C. The advanced feeding techniques. D. The new round of learning experience. C When we think about exercise, we often think about building muscle or losing weight. However, a revolutionary shift is happening in sports science, where researchers are increasingly focusing on what exercise does for the brain. The emerging evidence suggests that physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have to develop the function of our most vital organ. The most immediate benefit of exercise is a dramatic increase in focus and cognitive speed. Studies from the University of British Columbia show that just fifteen minutes of moderate exercise, such as a quick walk, can significantly improve the functions like decision-making and attention span. This happens because exercise stimulates the release of key neurotransmitters (神经递质) — including dopamine and norepinephrine — which are chemicals that prepare the brain for learning and help us filter distractions. For students hitting the books, a quick workout might be more effective than a cup of coffee. Beyond immediate focus, exercise acts as a powerful long-term investment in brain health. It is understood to be a powerful driver of neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to form and reorganize connections, especially in response to learning. Aerobic activities like running or swimming have been shown to increase the production of a protein called BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). Often described as “fuel for the brain,” BDNF supplies food to existing neurons (神经细胞) and encourages the growth of new ones, creating a more resilient and adaptable brain. This process is crucial for long-term memory and may even help delay age-related cognitive decline. Most importantly, exercise is a powerful enemy of stress. Physical activity normalizes the body’s stress response systems. It lowers resting heart rate and cortisol (皮质醇) levels while releasing endorphins and endocannabinoids — the body’s natural mood promoters. This combination not only provides the well-known “runner’s high” but also builds a biological absorbing mat against stress. In an era where mental health challenges are on the rise, exercise is not just a physical activity but also a crucial component of mental well-being. It helps build a brain that is not only smarter and faster, but also calmer. 28. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To prove that exercise improves our brains. B. To explain the physical benefits of regular sports. C. To compare physical and mental benefits of sports. D. To explain the biological principle of our brains. 29. How does exercise improve focus directly? A. Exercise builds a biological defence against stress. B. Exercise strengthens the muscles of the brain cells. C. Exercise encourages the body to produce what blocks distractions. D. Exercise helps us to delay the process of age-related cognitive decline. 30. Why is BDNF referred to as “fuel for the brain”? A. Because it feeds the cells and helps regenerate cells. B. Because it is produced in large quantities. C. Because it lowers our temperature and heart rate. D. Because it is generated after aerobic exercise. 31. What does the underlined part mean in the last paragraph? A. Elements in speeding muscle building. B. Chemicals that may improve our emotion. C. Negative thoughts from stress and pressure. D. Medical treatment for severe anxiety disorders. D Much remains a mystery about how we look at the world. People constantly move their eyes to fix their gazes on items of interest, making about two to four eye movements every second for some 150,000 motions daily, but it remains uncertain how we choose what to focus on. To investigate how much gaze might vary between people, the researchers had more than 100 adult volunteers seated at computers look at 700 pictures depicting everyday scenes with a variety of items. At the same time, cameras, pointed at the eyes of those participants, helped track their gazes to deduce what they were looking at in each picture. The scientists found that certain types of details, such as faces, text, food, moving objects or touched items, attracted the gazes of some observers more than others. For example, the fraction of a person’s eye movements directed toward faces varied from 17% to 43% among the volunteers. In other words, “the individual tendency to look at faces or text can vary more than twofold from one person to the next,” said study lead author Benjamin de Haas, a neuroscientist at Justus-Liebig University Giessen in Germany. Such trends also proved to be highly consistent — even when volunteers were called back for follow-up sessions two weeks afterward. “This implies the way we look at images is personal. What you see can be different from what I’m seeing, even if we look at exactly the same images,” de Haas said. “Often times, the human is treated as a passive device whose attention can be captured by the image,” said vision scientist Mary Hayhoe at the University of Texas at Austin. This work emphasizes that “in reality, humans are active seekers of information.” The researchers suggested these differences in gaze might have some genetic foundations. For example, they noted that two recent studies from the United States and Sweden found that identical twins had far more similar patterns of eye movements than fraternal (异卵的) twins did. The scientists now plan to explore what impact these differences may or may not have in the real world. “Let’s say your eyes have a particular tendency to be attracted by text,” de Haas said. “Does that mean you’re more easily distracted when driving past a billboard?” These findings suggest that eye-tracking might help reveal new ways to diagnose disorders such as autism, in which people tend to gaze at faces and social cues differently, the researchers said. “The earlier one can pick up on the fact that children are autistic, the earlier one can start them on therapy and training programs, which can prove really important,” Hayhoe said. 32. What can we learn about the eye-tracking experiment? A. Humans are passive receivers of images. B. The way humans look at images varies greatly. C. The pictures used were mainly about abstract items. D. Gaze patterns differed when retested after two weeks. 33. Why does the author mention Mary Hayhoe in Paragraph 5? A. To explain the experiment process. B. To introduce the research purpose. C. To illustrate a practical approach. D. To correct a common belief. 34. Recent studies from the United States and Sweden suggest that ______. A. genes may affect how people direct their eyes B. people’s eyes have a tendency to be attracted by text C. shared living environments make identical twins’ gaze patterns more similar D. fraternal twins have more similar gaze patterns than those of the general population 35. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. The Universal Language of Sight B. The Mystery of Rapid Eye Movements C. The Unique Gaze: We See Things Differently D. The Powerful Eye-tracking: We Detect Autism Early 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Did you know that your stylish jacket or favorite jeans might once have been plastic bottles? This is the world of rPET, also known as recycled polyester (再生聚酯纤维). 36 As a result, a used water bottle can take on a new life as activewear or even high-fashion pieces. 37 First, plastic bottles are collected, sorted, and cleaned. After cleaning, they are cut, melted into liquid, and stretched into thin fibers. These fibers are then spun into yarn (纱线), which can be woven into different kinds of fabric. Finally, the fabric goes through finishing processes such as printing or coating to achieve the desired color, pattern, and performance. Some people assume that clothing made from “waste” must be cheap or low-quality. It is true that plastic-based fabrics can be less breathable and may feel rough for people with sensitive skin. 38 According to a Textile (纺织品) Exchange report, the use of rPET grew by 20% between 2020 and 2021, and made up about 14% of all global polyester production in 2022. This growth comes from rising awareness of both its practical advantages and its environmental value. In terms of performance, rPET is strong, durable, and quick-drying — qualities that make it ideal for sportswear. 39 Beyond performance, rPET supports the environment. Producing it uses 99% less water than producing traditional polyester, an important benefit for water-stressed regions involved in textile manufacturing. It also helps reduce waste. About 25 rPET bottles can be turned into the fibers for one jacket. 40 rPET is not a perfect solution to plastic pollution, but it is a meaningful step toward more sustainable fashion and a cleaner planet. A. It is also lightweight and wrinkle-resistant. B. However, market trends tell a different story. C. The transformation happens through several steps. D. This keeps millions of plastic bottles out of landfills each year. E. Recycling rPET fabric back into new fabric can be challenging. F. While it is safe to wear, it releases microplastics when it is washed. G. Unlike traditional polyester made from petrol, rPET uses existing plastic. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 James Gates, former president of the American Physical Society, appears in a number of documentaries, and is the 41 of countless awards. Looking back at his career, Gates 42 MIT as his “intellectual birthing ground”. 43 , his path to MIT started at home. He still remembers that when he was a child, his father asked him and his three younger siblings a question: What college do you 44 to attend? His father had spent his own childhood on a sugarcane farm, and then worked in the army for 27 years, never having had the 45 to attend college himself. “But he had the 46 faith that education was the way to make progress for our family,” Gates said. Gates first 47 MIT when he was 14. He was watching a television show, with a character who happened to be an MIT student. It left such a / an 48 that Gates declared to his father that MIT was the college he wanted to attend. But as he 49 , “That dream almost never happened.” He spent his high school years in Florida. He and his friends started a chess team. When they 50 other high schools for matches, he saw the 51 of everything, from the facilities, to the desks, and even the books — especially the books — was better than those at his own school. This experience made him 52 in applying to MIT. But his father, remembering Gates’ early 53 , insisted. When the acceptance letter came, it was his father who gave him the news, while he was sitting on the family’s rocking sofa. “He was 54 going back and forth, back and forth, and then he looked up and saw me, smiling the biggest smile,” Gates said. “And that was my introduction to MIT — that very 55 welcoming from my father, who let me know that my dream could come true.” 41. A. donator B. receiver C. adviser D. presenter 42. A. credited B. served C. remembered D. compared 43. A. Previously B. Eventually C. Gradually D. Actually 44. A. plan B. promise C. admit D. adopt 45. A. determination B. confidence C. opportunity D. courage 46. A. iron B. gold C. false D. subtle 47. A. hear from B. look into C. learned of D. search for 48. A. satisfaction B. frustration C. depression D. impression 49. A. recovered B. recalled C. repeated D. reminded 50. A. attended B. consulted C. defeated D. visited 51. A. appearance B. quality C. material D. structure 52. A. hesitant B. devoted C. optimistic D. desperate 53. A. expression B. description C. declaration D. explanation 54. A. elegantly B. actively C. energetically D. fiercely 55. A. official B. personal C. professional D. normal 第二节：（10个小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Reviving the Old Book Song Jing, a 34-year-old “book doctor”, has been working in the restoration division for ancient books at the National Library of China in Beijing for eight years. Song made her way to the ancient books division after graduating 56 Beijing University in 2015. At the moment, Song and her colleagues are working on restoring a copy of Yongle Dadian, an encyclopedia 57 (create) in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). After receiving the challenge, it took Song and her colleagues six months 58 (research) and decide on 59 to restore the books. To restore them to their original form, they need to gather information from 60 (variety) sources, such as images and texts, before they can make sure their original binding (装订) style and repair them accordingly. In the past, restorers had to rely on their experience to determine the appropriate materials to use. As technology 61 (develop), they are able to use a new method to finish the task through microscopes. However, ancient-book restoration still requires essential manual 62 (skill), including cutting and brushing paper and binding. Apart from this, the restoration process requires strong control. If the pressure is not properly controlled during the brushing process, the paper will tear; 63 the touch is too light, the paper won’t adhere. “ 64 (hopeful), I can be of some help in inspiring more young people to find their lifelong passion in 65 field of cultural heritage preservation,” said Song. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“停止刷短视频，开始阅读”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1．刷短视频的危害； 2．你的呼吁。 注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：刷短视频 scroll through short videos Stop Scrolling, Start Reading ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening 第二节（满分25分） 67．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。 This isn’t something I usually talk about, but I wanna share it. I’ve spent most of my life feeling empty, lost, misunderstood and exhausted in ways I never knew how to explain. I’ve always felt like I was just surviving instead of actually living, like I was carrying this constant weight on my chest. When my mom passed away in late 2023, whatever stability I had left completely fell apart. Months later on April 28th, 2024, I was walking out of school and it was raining really hard. A friend offered to drive me home, but I politely declined because I didn’t want to feel like a burden, so I lied and said I “liked walking in the rain”. While I was walking on my way home, I heard tiny meows. I followed the sound and saw a tiny kitten, completely soaked, shaking and meowing in the middle of the rain. I remember how fragile (虚弱的) she was and it hurt to look at her. I stood there for a moment not knowing what to do, then tried to look for her mother, but she was nowhere to be found. I ended up taking the kitten with me, telling myself it was just for the night and that I’d bring her back later to find her mom. The next day, I went back to the same spot and searched for over an hour. I couldn’t find anything. I didn’t want to leave her outside, so I took her to the nearest shelter, hoping they could keep her. They checked her and said she was fine, but when I asked if they could take her in, they refused. I couldn’t leave her. She was barely two months old, and there was no way she would’ve survived on her own. 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。 I was at a loss what to do. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Taking care of the kitten gives me something solid to hold onto. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语5月份月考试卷B卷 参考答案 第一部分 听力 1-5 CABCC 6-10 ACCBA 11-15 BABAA 16-20 BBACC 第二部分 阅读 第一节 阅读理解 21.D 22.A 23.B 24.C 25.D 26.B 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.A 31.B 32.B 33.D 34.A 35.C 第二节 七选五 36.G 37.C 38.B 39.A 40.D 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 完形填空 41.B 42.A 43.D 44.A 45.C 46.A 47.C 48.D 49.B 50.D 51.B 52.A 53.C 54.C 55.B 第二节 语法填空 56.from 57.created 58.to research 59.how 60.various 61.develops 62.skills 63.if 64.Hopefully 65.the 第四部分 写作 第一节 应用文写作 Stop Scrolling, Start Reading Dear fellow students, Nowadays, many of us are addicted to scrolling through short videos. It not only distracts our attention from studies but also makes our thinking shallow. What’s more, it takes up a great deal of time that could be spent on more meaningful things. Books, on the other hand, can enrich our minds and broaden our horizons. So, I sincerely call on all of you to stop scrolling through short videos and start reading. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of books and gain valuable knowledge. Thank you for listening. 第二节 读后续写 I was at a loss what to do. I stared at the tiny kitten in my arms, her tiny body still trembling slightly from the cold rain. She nuzzled my palm gently, and my heart softened completely. I thought of my own loneliness and pain after losing Mom, and I knew I couldn’t abandon this fragile little life. I decided to keep her, and named her Francis. I bought her warm kitten milk, a soft cat bed and some funny little toys on my way home. Taking care of the kitten gives me something solid to hold onto. I fed her on time, cleaned her litter box patiently, and played with her happily after school. She would wait for me at the door every evening, and curl up in my arms when I felt down. Slowly, the heavy weight on my chest faded away. She didn’t just get a home that day—she saved me, pulled me out of endless darkness, and gave me a real reason to live again. 听力原文 Text 1 M: Millie needs some crayons for her art class at school. We can stop by a store on our way home. W: Let’s go to Browns. It’s just on the street corner. M: Sounds fantastic. Text 2 W: What a great night! I feel that I haven’t been so delighted since we went to the concert half a year ago. M: Yeah! The movie tonight is amazing! W: We should go out together more often. Here comes the bus. Let’s get on now. Text 3 W: Easter Day is coming. We need some things to celebrate. M: Hmm... the same as last year? W: Almost. But this year, I want to throw a party on Sunday. So, some party supplies are needed, such as balloons, drinks, biscuits, and so on. And most importantly, some toys. Text 4 W: What are your expectations for this job? M: Well, I’m interested in this position because I’m sure I will make achievements in a short time. W: Have you had any experience in finance? M: Yes. One year at Morgan Stanley. Text 5 M: So how was your trip to the lake? W: It wasn’t good. Except for the rainy weather, the hotel near the lake was packed. I couldn’t find a seat for breakfast every morning. But it’s worth mentioning the dishes tasted delicious. M: Well, it’s the tourist season. That’s why I decided not to travel far. Text 6 W: ⑥You have been so quiet lately. A penny for your thoughts! M: ⑥Well, nothing serious, Mom. I am just fed up with staying at home for such a long time. W: Ah, yes. You must be longing to travel around. M: Exactly. But I can’t travel far due to my online class schedule. W: Hmm, we can have a picnic in the nearest park. What do you think of it? M: That sounds fun. We can make some desserts and drinks ourselves. W: Yes. We can buy the ingredients we need in the supermarket. ⑦How about taking a look around the supermarket on Friday? M: ⑦I have a class on Friday night. How about Saturday? W: ⑦Sure. Text 7 W: Hi, Pete. ⑧Susan told me that you’re buying a car. Why didn’t you call me? Didn’t you know I work in car sales? M: ⑧Yes, yes, I know. But I don’t want to be a bother. W: ⑧Come on! Tell me, what kind of car do you prefer? M: Honestly, I have no idea. Many of my colleagues recommend electric cars. ⑨I know if electric cars run out of power, I will have to find public charging stations. But I’ve found there are not many stations in our city. W: Yes. You have to charge your car in advance. Generally speaking, electric cars are heavier than gasoline cars. M: It’s said that in a collision, drivers of a heavy vehicle will, on average, suffer fewer serious injuries than those of a light vehicle. Is that true? W: Well, it depends. ⑩Hey, why don’t you come to my workplace next Monday? I’ll help you choose. M: ⑩Really? Thank you so much. Text 8 W: Mark, I’ve heard you will open a Mexican restaurant in town. Is it because you grew to love the food in Mexico while you worked there? M: Yes, this is surely one of the reasons. ⑪But most importantly, I’m longing to expose the people here in my hometown to some really delicious foreign food. W: It’s brilliant. ⑫I visited Mexico a year ago. I found many of the dishes there are very spicy and really to my taste. However, people here may not be very keen on spicy food. M: You’re right. As far as I know, not all of the food is spicy. That’s why my restaurant will mainly offer dishes that are not spicy. W: What about a small number of people who like spicy food? M: ⑬Of course, I am planning to offer traditional Mexican food for the curious and the adventurous. Furthermore, I’ve invented many new dishes that combine the local dishes with Mexican traditional dishes, which is different from other Mexican restaurants. W: That’s great. I can’t wait to try them out at your restaurant. Text 9 M: Bella, could you come to my office, please? W: Right away, sir! What can I do for you? M: As you may know, ⑭next month it will be ten years since we had our first client, Mr. Lawson. He is not only our most loyal customer, but also our investor in the beginning. So I would like to host a party in his honor. W: What a nice idea! Do you have anything in particular in mind? M: First, about the venue, I’d like you to find a really nice hotel. ⑮The party will be held on March 15th, so please call the hotels and try to arrange for a hall from 7:00 to 9:30 in the evening. W: Got it, sir. What else could I do? M: As far as I know, Mr. Lawson likes Japanese cuisine. ⑯Remember to find the best Japanese restaurant and ask them to bring the food to the venue. ⑰I might want some kind of entertainment as well, but I still haven’t decided on that. I would like you to take care of this part. W: Okay, sir. I will start thinking about it right now. M: Thank you, Bella. Please do let me know once you have all those arranged. Text 10 W: Hello, everybody. Today I’d like to share with you something about David Shannon. ⑱David was born in 1959 and grew up in Spokane, Washington. He has liked baseball and drawing since he was a child. Like children nowadays, school textbooks were his drawing paper. From junior high school, David knew that he wanted to be an artist who could play baseball. He chose the Art Center College of Design in California. After obtaining a degree in fine art, he went to New York, where he continued to paint his illustrations. He first painted some politically colored illustrations for New York Times, Time and Rolling Stone. Later, by chance, he drew illustrations for Julius Lester’s How Many Spots Does a Jaguar Have. This book won Newbery Medal. ⑲In 1994, David created How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball, which was the first book he completed independently. And it was the best picture book of the year in New York Times. David’s dad also paints pictures for medical books, and his grandma is a designer of fashion bags. ⑳Overall, David’s mom has the greatest influence on his creation. She liked to save her son’s childhood paintings. She sent those childish pictures to David, unexpectedly inspiring him to create No, David! This picture book won him instant fame and many awards. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $