陕西西安交通大学附属中学2025-2026学年第二学期高三强训(六)英语试题

**基本信息** 交大附中高三英语强训卷通过科技（智能花园）、生活（养宠物、休闲规划）、文化（木棉树保护）等真实情境，考查综合语言运用能力，素材贴近时代且注重思维与文化素养培育。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、独白（如酒店咨询、音乐获奖演讲）|情境真实，考查信息抓取与推理能力| |阅读理解|20题/50分|科技说明（智能花园）、生活感悟（养宠物）、社会现象（休闲规划）、跨学科（数学公平性）|素材多元，设题层次分明，如D篇以蛋糕分配探讨公平本质，培养批判性思维| |语言运用|25题/30分|完形填空（探险找花）、语法填空（木棉树保护）|完形考查叙事逻辑，语法填空融入生态保护，强化语境中语言运用| |写作|2题/40分|应用文（介绍传统节日）、读后续写（家庭温情）|应用文凸显文化传承，续写注重情感表达，提升文化意识与语言输出能力|

交大附中2025~2026学年第二学期 高2026届高三强训(六)英语试题 注意:本试题共10页,共四道大题。 第一部分 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分,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. Who is the woman probably speaking to? A. A policeman B. A neighbor. C. A dog owner. 1. What will the two speakers do tonight? A. To see a film after dinner. B. To watch TED shows at home. C. To have a walk along the beach. 1. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An actor. B. A film. C. An investment. 1. What does the woman mean? A. Rene slipped and fell. B. Rene went to a wrong room. C. Rene heard Jackson's speech 1. How much did Tony pay for the book? A. 6. B.12. C.$18. 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. When does the conversation happen? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the afternoon 7. Why isn't Jeremy in the conference room now? A. He is working on another task. B. He has checked the heater before. C. He needs to meet the part-time workers. 听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。 8. Why does the man call the woman? A. To plan a meeting with her. B. To tell her about her new job. C. To make their travel arrangements. 9. Where is the woman now? A. In Miami. B. In Los Angcles. C. In Salt Lake City. 10. Who needs a new flat? A. Beckham. B. Maria. C. Cherry. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 11. Why did the woman drop by George's garage? A. To get an oil change. B. To get the tires changed. C. To have her car checked. 12. Why did the man stop going to George's garage? A. He was dissatisfied with its service. B. He heard the garage had closed down. C. He found a cheaper place near his home. 13. What happened to Peter? A. He was promoted. B. He set up his own business. C. He got employed downtown. 听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。 14. Where is the Royal Oak? A. Near the main square. B. On the airport road. C. In the countryside. 15. What is special about the Bridge Hotel? A. It is quite lovely in summer. B. It used to be a private house. C. It has an indoor swimming pool. 16. Which hotel will the man choose? A. Carlton House. B. The Royal Oak. C. The Bridge Hotel. 17. How does the woman sound? A. Grateful. B. Patient. C. Curious. 听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. His feeling after receiving an award. B. His passion for different music types. C. His experience about traveling around. 19. What did the speaker most recently announce to the public? A. A single song. B. A three-song record. C. A twelve-song collection. 20. Who will speak next? A. A young musician. B. The speaker's wife. C. The host of the ceremony. 第二部分 阅读理解(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) A The Plantaform Indoor Garden is a 26-inch-tall egg-shaped smart garden that makes growing fresh, organic vegetables simple, all year round. With no need for sunlight or soil, just add water and nutrient, and the system's autonomous features take care of the rest - monitoring water levels, temperature, and lighting, ensuring fresh food for home with little effort. How does the Plantaform work? Nutrient Absorption: By creating a nutrient-rich fog from water and nutrients, the system delivers essential nutrition directly to the plants' roots, resulting in healthier and faster-growing plants. Built-in Technology: The Plantaform is equipped with sensors that monitor key environmental factors such as temperature, fan speed, and light levels. The smart LED lights in it can imitate natural sunlight, ensuring your plants receive consistent lighting even during the darkest winter months, regardless of outdoor conditions. App-controlled: You can manage as many Plantaform Indoor Gardens as you wish from the same Plantaform Account. Whether at home or in a workplace, you can control all your gardens conveniently within the app, and receive tailored notifications: when it's time to remove the protective cover to allow your young plants to grow in the open air. when it's time to refill the water tanks, ensuring your plants always have enough water. when your plants are ready to be harvested, so you can enjoy fresh produce at its peak. when it's time to run a Quick Cleaning Cycle after each growth cycle ends. If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to us at support@plantaform.com. We're here to help you grow with confidence and success! 1. With the Plantaform, users can A. operate a soil-based garden B. plant vegetables once a year C. harvest food with hard work D. grow plants without sunlight 1. How does the Plantaform work? A. It sends nutrition to the plants' roots. B. It adjusts lighting to outdoor conditions. C. It examines the plants' health with sensors. D. It requires separate accounts for each garden. 1. The Plantaform app will send a notification when A. the water tank is too full B. the produce is perfectly ripe C. a Quick Cleaning Cycle ends D. the garden needs moving outside B Like many parents, we can only put off our kids asking for a dog so long until we finally give in. Last fall we looked through dog-rescue websites and, before long, adopted Etti, a spotted Dalmatian. It was rough at first because although Etti is a sweet, loving dog with us, she's highly reactive to anything else that moves: people, dogs, cats, etc. Thankfully, we've found an excellent trainer. On a challenging training session during which I became frustrated, he said: "Sir, you don't get the dog you want. You get the dog you need." I remember thinking to myself, "Need? Do I really need an anxious, high-strung Dalmatian?" In fact, the last thing I needed was more stress in my already stress-filled life. Yet, over time, I've come to appreciate the wisdom of this expression. When I took Etti on a walk the other day, my whole body tensed up, scanning the environment for possible danger. An unsuspecting passer-by crossed the street toward us and Etti barked loudly. I said to her,"You're so worked up today, Etti. What's going on?" And then it hit me that throughout our walk I'd been the one who was tense and worried about the day ahead. In the end,maybe Etti was just acting out what I was feeling, serving as a good reminder that I need to pay attention to my moods and how they affect those --both dogs and humans-- around me. Another notable thing about Etti is the ease with which she shifts from one mood to the next. Etti doesn't keep thinking about what happened last week, yesterday, or even two minutes ago. Each moment for her is a new "now". This isn't to say that she's not affected by her past. Etti is a rescue so who knows what she had to deal with in her previous life. However, she does not let it drag her down and determine what comes next, unlike most of us humans. When we were considering adopting Etti last fall, we read through her description on the rescue site and got a good laugh at the statement that she would need help "being the best dog she can be." Yet, we had never thought that she was actually the one that guided us to be better humans. 1. What bothered the author shortly after adopting Etti? A. Etti's history as a rescue. B. Etti's sensitivity to moving things. C. Etti's need for professional training. D. Etti's inability to get along with the family. 1. How did the author feel upon hearing the trainer's words? A. Empowered. B. Hopeless. C. Appreciative. D. Unconvinced. 1. What does the story tell us about Etti? A. She got moody easily after receiving training. B. She reminded her owner to care about others. C. She mirrored her owner's inner emotional state. D. She was free from the impact of her past experience. 1. What can we learn from this passage? A. Every dog has its day. B. Love me, love my dog. C. Misfortune betters character. D. With unexpected wisdom, we rise. C It's Monday morning again. Like many others, you spend your weekend resting, say, scrolling on your phone, but somehow when the workweek arrives, you never feel as refreshed as you hoped. You wonder: Is there a better way to recharge? Now research suggests the answer is "yes" and it lies in leisure crafting. Leisure crafting is not about what you do in your free time, but how you do it. It involves structuring things you already enjoy doing with intentionality so that they help you set individual goals, promote social connections, and build skills. The idea is not to completely shift your approach to free time - or even pick up new pursuits-- as much as it is to integrate a few specific goals. Like to run? Try training for a race. Enjoy reading? Aim to read a certain number of books every month. Setting goals in off-hours looks like another example of letting work-brain logic inch its way into personal lives. But done right, it can help you feel a sense of purpose, confidence, and accomplishment, says Alex Hamrick, a management professor at the University of Richmond. Researchers did 11 field studies with more than 2,400 working professionals and found that individuals reported higher energy levels, more positive moods, and stronger overall well-being after engaging in leisure crafting. While leisure crafting requires commitment and goal-setting, it is still simply leisure. The goal is not to turn hobbies into a second job. Research has shown that people's productivity tends to stop increasing at 60 hours a week. Expanding the hours spent maximizing output, even in pursuit of perfecting your cooking techniques or reading detective novels, could make you more tired. Hamrick agrees that if purposeful pursuits start to feel like work, it might be time to stop. Leisure crafting should enhance-not replace-other forms of relaxation. A recent government guide to getting off your phone included the suggestion of setting a recreational goal as a diversion from the screen. Beyond all the grander reasons to leisure craft, that simple one may be among the most relevant. 1. What phenomenon is described in Paragraph 1? A. Lack of effective ways to rest. B. Working through the weekend. C. Addiction to playing on phones. D. Feeling worried about the future. 1. Which of the following is the main feature of leisure crafting? A. Shifting your life focus B. Extending your free time. C. Acting with a purpose. D. Taking up new hobbies. 1. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about concerning leisure crafting? A. Its approaches. B. Its purposes. C. Its benefits. D. Its examples. 1. Why does the author mention the research in Paragraph 4? A. To argue against setting unrealistic goals. B. To warn against overdoing leisure crafting. C. To explain why commitment is vital for success. D. To prove how leisure crafting improves efficiency. D Ariel Procaccia has thought a lot about how to cut a cake over the last 15 years. As the father of three children, he knows how hard it is to divide a birthday cake to everyone's satisfaction. But it's also because Procaccia's work focuses on exploring the mathematical rules for dividing stuff up fairly. One way to do that is to think abstractly about dessert. For decades, researchers have been asking the seemingly simple question of how to cut a cake fairly. The answer reaches far beyond birthday parties. "A mathematical problem at its heart, cake cutting connects strict reasoning to real-world issues of fairness, and so attracts not only mathematicians, but also social scientists, economists and more." "It's a very elegant model in which you can distil what fairness really is, and reason about it," Procaccia says. The simplest approach is called the "divider-chooser" method, where one person cuts the cake into two equal pieces in his view, and the other person picks first. Each receives a piece that they feel is as valuable as the other's. But when personal preferences are taken into account, even the easiest rule becomes complicated. Suppose Alice and Bob are to divide a cake, and Alice knows Bob prefers chocolate, she may knowingly divide the cake unequally so the smaller piece contains more chocolate. Then Bob will choose according to his preference, and Alice will get the larger piece. Both of them are satisfied with what they get, but the meaning of fairness changes in this situation. The cake is a symbol for any divisible good. When cake-cutting principles are employed to settling disagreements, they are potentially helping the world find solutions. Procaccia has used fair division algorithms (算法) to model food distribution. Social scientist Haris Aziz is exploring situations ranging from how to divide up daily tasks to how to best schedule doctors' shifts in hospitals. Even after decades of investigation, cake cutting isn't like a simple jigsaw puzzle with a well-defined solution. Instead, over time, it has evolved into a kind of mathematical sandbox, a constructive playground that brings together abstract proofs and easy applications. The more researchers explore it, the more there is to explore. 1. What does the underlined word "distill" in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Get the essence of. B. Find the opposite of. C. Keep the focus on. D. Reduce the impact on. 1. What can we learn about fairness from the example given in Paragraph 3? A. Its standard is stable. B. It prevents unequal division. C. Its concept is complex. D. It dominates personal preferences. 1. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about concerning cake cutting? A. The application of its rules. B. The details of its process. C. The problems it produces. D. The harmony it symbolizes. 1. What is the best title for the text? A. Who benefits most from fairness? B. How has fairness changed over time? C. What method works best in cake-cutting? D. Why are researchers so interested in cake-cutting? 第二节 七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,共12.5分) The less you spend, the more you save. It sounds simple in theory,but in practice,it's much more complicated. Spending is built into our daily habits, which sometimes can get us addicted to buying stuff. 36 It's kind of like a crash diet, but in a good way! 37 Despite the name, a no-spend challenge doesn't mean you sit on your hands and spend no money whatsoever.After all, you don't want to fall behind on your bills, and there are some necessities you simply can't do without. The basic premise (前提) of a no-spend challenge is to cut out non-essential spending for a certain amount of time. It could be for a week, a month or even an entire year. What can you spend money on during a no-spend challenge? If you need to purchase something during your no-spend challenge, it should be something that's necessary and you absolutely can't do without. So groceries, yes. Candy bar in the checkout line, no. Also, no new iPhone, even if you've been dreaming about an upgrade. No new shoes, even if they're on a huge sale. This is not the time to make excuses to buy stuff you don't really need. 38 The goal of this challenge isn't to make life harder on yourself by cutting out spending on essential expenses. The financial benefits of a no-spend challenge 39 You can use the extra money you normally would have spent to build up your emergency fund. Or you might want to put the money toward other financial goals, like saving for a new car or an upcoming vacation. While no-spend challenges are designed to be temporary, you can always extend your challenge. 40 A. Decide acceptable purchases. B. What is a no-spend challenge? C. There should be no quick-fix approach. D. When will you start your no-spend challenge? E. Why not treat it as more of a lifestyle change? F. Sometimes the best way is to go on a spending freeze. G. A no-spend challenge can be a boost to your financial situation. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,共15分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A week ago, in search of an extremely 41 flower called the tagimoucia, I travelled to Taveuni, where the plant only grows. My host Vagoni told me that many locals may have only seen the flower in pictures. He also told me that I'd be 42 to climb the mountain without a 43. "You'll be on the steep service road before you 44 the rainforest on an unmarked track to have any chance of finding the tagimoucia. There's thick 45 and it's always raining." he said. "At best, you don't find the 46. At worst, you get completely 47." I asked Vagoni 48 this worst case had happened before. " 49 !" he said. "Just two weeks ago,a group of seven locals went up without a guide and got lost in the cloud. There was a search-and-rescue mission. What a 50 !". Soon, we set out up the service road with a guide. I'd hiked Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and made it 51 the Everest Base Camp. 52 , I quickly discovered that Taveuni's extreme humidity and the trail's steepness make the climbing astonishingly 53. I needed to stop to rest every 10 minutes. An hour later, we were in the forest, ducking under fallen trees and climbing over other obstacles. Suddenly, the guide pointed up with 54. "Look! The tagimoucia!" he shouted. I couldn't believe we'd found it —I also couldn't see a thing, as my glasses were 55 up in the mist. 41.A. delicate B.beautiful C.rare D.tiny 42.A.slow B.funny C.foolish D.weak 43.A.rope B.guide C. walking stick D.sleeping bag 44. A. cut into B.search for C. look around D.make out 45. A. forest B.grass C.snow D.fog 46.A.way B.water C.shelter D. flower 47.A. mad B.lost C. exhausted D.defeated 48.A. whether B.how C.when D.why 49. A. Accidentally B. Basically C. Exactly D. Scarcely 50. A. chance B.shock C. schedule D.mess 51.A.with B.to C.for D.at 52.A. However B.Therefore C. Instead D. Besides 53.A. impressive B.urgent C.unique D. tough 54. A.excitement B.interest C.curiosity D.fear 55. A. straightened B.steamed C. pushed D.broken 第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) Every spring, the 356-year-old kapok tree (木棉树)in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall flowers, capturing the hearts of locals. Known as 56 "Kapok King," it is a miracle of nature, as these trees rarely survive 57 a century in the wild. Its long life is due to the constant care and attention from an expert team. Led by Wang Yongyue, the team employs advanced technologies 58 (monitor) the tree's health. They use CT scans to map roots up to seven or eight meters deep. "We also strike nails in the wood to create sound waves," Wang explains. "If the wood 59 (be) hollow or decayed(腐烂的)inside, the speed of the sound changes. This helps us strengthen the tree 60 it's too late." Since 2009, Wang 61(oversee) quarterly check-ups, with a critical focus on managing harmful insects. Instead of relying on strong 62 (chemical), the team practices biological control. Bi Keke, a lab expert, describes releasing natural enemies to hunt them. "It is a story of one 63(beat) another in nature," he notes, highlighting how this approach maintains 64(ecology) balance. To the citizens of Guangzhou, this tree is more than a plant, it is a beloved family member 65 well-being connects the city's past and future. 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Peter发来邮件邀请你制作一段3分钟的视频,介绍中国某个传统节日,助力其学校"中国文化周"展示。请你给他回信。内容包括: 1.选定的节日;2.说明要制作的视频内容。 注意:写作词数应为80左右;请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I stood at the kitchen window watching Papa as he sat in the old, wooden lawn chair staring out at the lake. Ralph, his old black dog, lay on the ground at his side. Papa's hand absently stroked (抚摸)the head of his old companion as they dreamed the dreams of old men and old dogs in the evening sun."He does this day after day?" I asked Mama. She nodded, sadness filling her eyes."I don't know what to do for him. There is a strong desire in his eyes that I can't satisfy — a desire for the past. The past can't be brought back to the present. Once days are gone, they are gone forever," Mama sighed. "I'm going down to talk to him,"I said. I called out to Papa and handed him a cup of coffee. "What are you and Ralph thinking about all these hours you spend out here?" I asked. "We're not thinking," he said softly. "We're wishing." I sat on the grass beside his chair. "Wishing for what?" "For the impossible, I suppose" he sighed. "You always told me that nothing was impossible if you wanted it badly enough and were willing to work hard for it," I reminded him. He laughed softly, but there was no amusement in the sound. "But Ralph and I have come to learn that when you reach our age, some things are actually impossible." "Maybe I can help you. What do you want so badly?"I asked. Papa grinned(咧嘴大笑)and his eyes shone brightly at the thought of his dream becoming a reality. "Ralph and I want to fix up the old boat and go out on the lake again. We used to spend all day out on the lake, fishing, drinking beer and eating sandwiches," Papa said. Yes, I remember. When I was young, Papa and Ralph often enjoyed themselves on the lake on weekends. They'd start for home when the sun went down, totally satisfied with themselves and with life. Now, Papa was almost eighty-five years old and had a heart condition, so Mama was horrified by the idea of him going out on the lake again at first. But eventually I managed to convince her. 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。 After mother agreed, I persuaded my friends to join my secret plan.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of Papa's birthday, we were all eager to give him a surprise. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 交大附中高2026届英语学科强化训练试题（六）答案 一、听力 1-5 BABCB 6-10 AABAC 11-15 BCBCC 16-20 ABAAC 二、阅读 21-23 DAB 24-27 BDCD 28-31 ACCB 32-35 ACAD 36-40 FBAGE 三、完形 41-45 CCBAD 46-50 DBACD 51-55 BADAB 四、语法填空 56. the 57. beyond/over/past 58. to monitor 59. is 60. before 61. has overseen 62. chemicals 63. beating 64. ecological 65. whose 五、作文 应用文： Dear Peter, When it comes to traditional Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival immediately comes to my mind. Motivated by your invitation to present a video for Chinese Culture Week, I’m writing to outline my ideas. My video will open with scenes of family members cleaning the house and decorating doors with red couplets, which symbolize bidding farewell to the old and welcoming good fortune. I will then capture the lively moment of making dumplings together on New Year’s Eve, followed by elders handing out red envelopes to children, representing blessings and happiness. These clips, which showcase both the festive bustle and the deep sense of family bonds, will offer your schoolmates an authentic glimpse into how we celebrate the most important occasion of the year. What do you think of this plan? I’d appreciate your feedback. Yours, Li Hua 读后续写： Para 1: After mother agreed, I persuaded my friends to join my secret plan. We meticulously set about restoring the old boat that had been a source of so many of Papa's cherished memories. Each weekend, we darted around, gathering materials, fixing the worn parts, and applying fresh paint. Effort and laughter mingled as we worked, motivated by the thought of bringing joy back into Papa's life. When the boat was finally seaworthy again, we added a new, softer seat to ease Papa's comfort as he sailed. The anticipation bubbled up within us as the day approached, our efforts soon to be revealed. Para 2: On the day of Papa's birthday, we were all eager to give him a surprise. As dawn broke, we led him down to the dock where the revamped boat awaited, its hull gleaming under a bright bow. The surprise registered immediately in Papa's eyes, a gleam of excitement that mirrored the sparkle of the water. Ralph, even attuned to our emotions, thumped his tail against the ground in joy. "Happy Birthday, Papa! Let's go fishing again," I called out. Papa's response was a hearty laugh, full of life, as he boarded the boat. With a gentle push, we sent them gliding over the ripples, watching as they edged into the vast, welcoming waters, ready to recreate the golden days of yore. 听力录音稿 Text 1 W: Were you woken up by the dog barking last night? M: Yeah. I heard the Wilsons’ house was broken into. W: Oh, no I should have called the police. Text 2 M: Let’s go to the movie after dinner at the Rose Hotel. It’s all my treat. W: Wow! That’s great. I am wondering whether to watch TED shows at home or go out for a walk along the beach tonight. Text 3 W: The film we saw in August performed poorly at the box office. It couldn’t even cover the investors’ costs. M: Oh, I’m not surprised. Even the all-star cast couldn’t rescue the weak plot. Text 4 M: I wonder why René didn’t come to hear Jackson speak. W: In fact, he slipped in at the last minute and sat in the back of the room. Text 5 W: I just bought this book in the sales. I paid only $18 for it, $6 off its original price. M: It’s really a bargain, but Tony bought the same book for just half the original price at another bookstore. Text 6 W: Oh, Jeremy, there you are. Have you had a chance to check out the problem I mentioned yesterday? I think there’s an issue with the heater in the conference room. M: Ah… not yet. I’ve been setting up the new workspaces for the part-time workers we recently hired. W: I’m planning to host our visiting clients in that room this afternoon, so I’ll change the location if it’s still cold in there. M: OK. I’ll get to the conference room as soon as I finish. W: Great. And let me know if it can’t be fixed by noon. Text 7 W: Hello, this is Cherry. M: Hello, Cherry, this is Beckham. I’ve some good news for you. Maria was very satisfied with you and said she’s looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that great? Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Maria’s new agent? I imagined you are just delighted with this news. Let’s see… you can start on Monday, right? W: Well, would you mind my starting on Wednesday? Er, I’m visiting my father in Miami. And because I don’t live in Los Angeles, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and get some furniture, and move from Salt Lake City. M: Oh, well, then, in that case, I suppose Thursday would be good. OK, see you then. Text 8 W: Hey, David, I just dropped off my car to get my winter tires put on at George’s garage, and I didn’t see your car there. Didn’t you say that you were going to take your car in to get your oil changed this morning? M: Oh, I didn’t take my car there. I ended up taking it to another place. W: Really? Why did you do that? I thought you were happy with the work they did to your car the last time you took it in. M: I know, but I found a new place near my apartment. More importantly, it cost me less. Plus, Peter used to take care of my car at George’s garage. But he doesn’t work there anymore. He started his own shop downtown somewhere. Text 9 W: Can I help you? M: Yes, I want to find a place to stay for a few days. W: Well, there are some good hotels. Carlton House is near the main square in the city center, but you might also be interested in the Royal Oak. It’s in the countryside, about ten kilometers away and very peaceful. Then there is the Bridge Hotel—it’s in town but not in the center. It is out on the airport road. M: Hmm, that might be a bit far actually. OK, now the one you mentioned, in the city center. Can you tell me a bit about it? W: Well, it is quite unusual—it used to be a large private house. It was bought by the Venice chain and they completely decorated it. That’s a five-star hotel. M: Does it have a swimming pool? W: No. The Royal Oak has an outdoor pool, which is lovely in summer. But the only hotel with an indoor pool is the Bridge Hotel. M: I see. Well, I think I’ll probably go for the city center. Text 10 M: Honestly, I can’t believe my dream has come true. As a young man, I have always been imagining moving to Los Angeles one day and putting my whole heart into music. Of course, at the time, this seemed like a very distant hope. But thanks to my fans, supporters and wife, and I’m here today. First, I released three twelve-song records, which slowly gained attention around my hometown in Northern England and some nearby regions like Scotland and Ireland. And now, my latest project, which was just a single song, caught the world’s attention. For that, I’d say it only happened because I refused to give up. Through the ups and downs in my career, I did it all for the love of music. So, being recognized for this award means a lot to me. To all the young musicians out there, you can do it too. Plus, to all the fans and anyone enjoying my music, I’ve done this for you. This award is for all of us—may many more great things come in the future. Now, put your hands together for our host, Bob Ackerman, with the next award. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $