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高二英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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. When will the basketball practice begin? A. At 7: 00. B. At 8: 00. C. At 9: 00. 2. How did Alex win the painting competition? A. By expressing his true emotions. B. By painting for 30 minutes daily. C. By receiving professional guidance. 3. What does the woman mean? A. She needs a new bookshelf. B. She wants to buy more books. C. She has no space for the books. 4. What went on at the new bakery yesterday evening? A. A sales promotion. B. A welcome party. C. A baking competition. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Their major customers. B. Their visitors’ city tour. C. Their reception arrangements. 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. What will the woman probably do about her lunch? A. Eat the school meal. B. Buy lunch at a nearby shop. C. Share lunch with classmates. 7. What does the man remind the woman to take tomorrow? A. A poster. B. A swimsuit. C. A lunch box. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What directly led Lucy to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle? A. Reading a newspaper article. B. Visiting a local exhibition centre. C. Seeing waste piles at a recycling center. 9. Why did Lucy change her cooking habit? A. To create a family recipe. B. To avoid wasting food. C. To choose richer ingredients. 10. What does Lucy do differently at parties? A. She brings her own reusable items. B. She carries more food than others. C. She collects recycling materials. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and clerk. B. Former classmates. C. Interviewer and candidate. 12. What is Mark responsible for in the restaurant? A. Setting the price for the food. B. Managing the daily operation. C. Improving the restaurant menus. 13. How does Mark feel about his job? A. It is boring. B. It suits him well. C. It is too challenging. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a studio. B. In a school library. C. In a coffee shop. 15. Who is the man’s biggest hero? A. A famous AI researcher. B. A conference organizer. C. An educational expert. 16. What happened to the man at a tech conference years ago? A. He presented his new AI tool. B. He gave a speech on deep learning. C. He met the person he admires most. 17. What does the man’s company mainly do? A. Aid teaching practice. B. Offer online courses. C. Enhance teachers’ ability. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does the speaker allow his staff to do? A. Set their own working hours. B. Decide how to greet customers. C. Choose what song to sing at work. 19. What has happened as a result of the speaker’s management style? A. His cafe has expanded its business. B. His workers watch each other closely. C. His employees stay with him for years. 20. What does the speaker believe is the most important in running his cafe? A. Efficiency. B. Trust. C. Discipline. 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 Icebreaker questions for teens “Hi, my name is …,” followed by awkward silence, is a scene many teens know too well. Yet, one simple question can turn that silence into excited chatter. A recent survey of more than 1,000 students from seven cities reveals that 41% of teens arrive at summer camps or youth clubs feeling nervous. A well-chosen opener, however, can change the mood in minutes. Over 60% of group leaders said that after they used planned icebreakers they saw “clear improvement” in energy levels and cooperation. What teens want to talk about Question Category Percentage Personal interests 34% Future aspirations 25% Hypothetical scenarios 20% Favorite things 12% Random fun 9% Total 100% A closer look at the three categories • Personal interests Questions such as “What hobby could you never give up?” allow students to share stories about painting or basketball. Many respondents said discovering a shared interest “created an instant friend”. • Future aspirations (志向) A quarter of the teens liked questions like “Where do you see yourself in ten years?” These questions push young people to picture careers and life goals. Several respondents said the discussion later helped them choose elective courses. • Hypothetical scenarios (假定的场景) Imaginative questions “If you owned a time machine, which century would you visit?” — ranked third. Though less realistic, they invite creativity and laughter, and often reveal hidden values without asking personal secrets. Expert insights Dr. Elena Morris, a youth psychologist, explains, “Teens are at a stage where they are exploring their identities. Questions about interests and future dreams allow them to express themselves in a safe, structured way.” Similarly, educational expert Michael Tan notes, “Hypothetical questions stimulate creativity and often reveal deeper values without the pressure of being too personal.” 21. What effect did planned icebreakers have according to group leaders? A. They made the group energetic. B. They shortened the time of activities. C. They reduced over 60% of teens’ nervousness. D. They helped resolve conflicts among group members. 22. Which questions ranked second in popularity among the teens surveyed? A. Those about imaginary situations. B. Those about personal interests. C. Those about favorite items. D. Those about future goals. 23. What does Dr. Morris say about teens? A. They are willing to share thoughts safely. B. They resist structured forms of expression. C. They easily feel pressured before answering. D. They prefer factual questions to creative ones. B When designer Sunshine Thacker and her family relocated to New York’s Hudson Valley from San Antonio, the move was a breath of fresh air. The family of three found a rental home and a school for their now 12-year-old son while they looked for something more permanent. In 2022, they found the perfect property. Though designing and building a house can test anyone’s nerves, Ms. Thacker enjoyed the opportunity to create a space for herself and those she loves. “What was great about the break from doing work for other people was that I got to make work that was really meaningful for me,” she said. Ms. Thacker wanted it to be the kind of house her family could live in forever. It’s all one floor, the doorways are wide, and the bathrooms are tile murals (瓷砖壁画) of drawings by her son, Ace. “I imagine being in this house when I’m 80 and still loving that I get to be surrounded by something Ace did,” Ms. Thacker said. The project started with Ms. Thacker’s love for a drawing her son made on the back of a notebook in third grade. He had drawn a collection of creatures of different shapes and sizes. To bring the mural to life, she laid out the primary bathroom walls as if they were connected and drew the characters over them. She played with different creatures, giving one in particular a starring role. Though she has years of experience with clay from making vases, this was her first mural. “This is part of what I love about doing something new,” she said. “The whole part where you just can’t be afraid to fail.” Celebrating her son’s creativity with this project was healing (有治愈作用的) for Ms. Thacker, allowing her to find joy in “seeing your child and their creativity and letting it exist without comment, to just be accepting.” 24. What contributed to Ms. Thacker’s enjoyment in designing their house? A. The encouragement from her family. B. The flexible working hours. C. The motivation from within. D. The impressive property. 25. What did Ms. Thacker expect of their house? A. It lay next to a school. B. It could serve as a model. C. It looked antique and perfect. D. It reflected love and connection. 26. What can we say about Ms. Thacker during her first mural project? A. She forced herself to learn clay skills. B. She experienced new drawing techniques. C. She experimented with design innovation. D. She got inspiration from cartoon characters. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. What Makes a House Spacious B. Where Childhood Art Finds a Home C. How a Child’s Drawing Stands Out D. What Matters for Home Improvements C Valentia Island, one of Ireland’s most westerly points, receives around 20,000 visitors annually. Most tourists come to the island to see the picturesque lighthouse. Since Paul O’Neil built the first bee beds on the island in summer 2023, visitors have been drawn to the island for a unique experience. “I’ve created a whole experience around the bee beds,” explains Paul. “You start on a bus where we will give you a natural liquid collected by honey bees, then I will help you into your beekeeping suits.” Each wooden house has two beds, each with five hives (蜂箱) underneath it. “You’re very close to the bees but protected by a fine net. There are also observation hives built into the wall of the house where you can observe all the bees in a way that you can’t even do through traditional beekeeping. You’re then free to just lie down and experience this unique moment,” says Paul. Guests usually stay for about half an hour, breathing in the smell of fanning bees. Many fall fast asleep, supported by advanced red light technology, soft sounds, and nice smells. The hives similarly purify the air, which Paul says are “very beneficial for cleansing your lungs.” Being so close to honey bees is thought to have beneficial health effects. While claims haven’t been proven, bee beds have been used for centuries for sleep disorders, tiredness, and stress. The bee houses close during the winter months when the queen stops laying, but they reopen in the spring when the queen is busy again. Due to the year-round demand, Paul is now looking to winter bee experiences for bee-friendly visitors. Beekeepers, who barely cover their costs these days, can earn a second income from this unusual travel trend. That’s why Paul offers a course that teaches other bee enthusiasts how to set up bee beds. “Bee beds allow normal people to feel the goodness of bees while obviating the risks of being a beekeeper,” says Paul. 28. What was Paul’s motivation for building bee beds? A. To protect wild bees. B. To attract tourists with uniqueness. C. To sell honey on Valentia Island. D. To replace traditional beekeeping. 29. What can guests get during their bee bed experience? A. A course on setting up bee beds. B. A chance to engage in beekeeping. C. Peaceful rest and natural comfort. D. 30 minutes of physical exercise and recovery. 30. What is Paul’s plan for the future? A. Moving bee beds outdoors. B. Providing winter bee experiences. C. Improving the living environment of bees. D. Offering a safe environment for observing bees. 31. What does the underlined word “obviating” in the last paragraph mean? A. Posing. B. Assessing. C. Spreading. D. Removing. D Three beams (木梁) span the ceiling of my living room. Wide, weathered, and dark with age, they bear the marks of earlier use — holes where the Douglas fir (花旗松) reveals a past life. I like how they look and how it feels to live under old growth. But mainly I like knowing that the wood, which came from an abandoned factory, spared trees from harvest and kept useful material from being buried as waste. Around the world, more governments and companies are encouraging the idea of wood reuse. Yet turning recovered wood into a climate solution extensively isn’t simple. Among the pioneers of reclaimed materials is Dave Bennink, a deconstruction expert whose teams at Re-Use Consulting have helped relocate or partially deconstruct thousands of structures and trained hundreds of contractors and reclamation teams. Bennink’s work has been involved in many local initiatives — including in Portland, the first U.S. city to require old residential homes to be deconstructed rather than torn down. When the city passed its rule in 2016, he helped train contractors on how to deconstruct buildings piece by piece. Not every effort has succeeded, though — Milwaukee’s short-lived deconstruction rule that was adopted in 2018 has since been suspended, in part because the local market for reclaimed materials is not established enough to support it. In Denver, voters approved the “Waste No More” initiative in 2022, but the rule has yet to be fully carried out. One major concern: whether enough companies exist to handle the work. The city needs a sufficient network of companies that can reclaim and deconstruct, as well as a strong market for reclaimed wood and other materials. Barbara Buser, an architect in Switzerland, argues that the problem lies in the past century of unsustainable building practices — cheap, fast construction with new materials that ignore long-term environmental costs. The real challenge, she says, is changing the way people think about buildings — not to be torn down, but as sources of material. “We could systematically inspect all the structures likely to be taken down and record their parts. That won’t help without more people wanting to reuse the materials.” 32. Why does the author mention the three beams? A. To show the value of old wood. B. To introduce the history of his house. C. To highlight the quality of the Douglas fir. D. To complain about the waste in construction. 33. What prevents reclaimed wood being used extensively? A. A shortage of suitable sites for wood recovery. B. Limited interest from architects and engineers. C. Voters’ strong resistance to taking down old buildings. D. A lack of deconstruction companies and well-developed markets. 34. What is Barbara Buser’s attitude towards the future of wood reuse? A. Conditionally optimistic. B. Considerably doubtful. C. Regretfully pessimistic. D. Entirely unclear. 35. Which best shows the structure of the text? A. Cause → Effect → Solution → Evaluation. B. Situation → Topic → Problem → Reflection. C. Observation → Action → Result → Conclusion. D. Description → Suggestion → Example → Argument. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In 1978, I was a member of the Baldwin-Wallace College Yellow Jackets football team. The values taught by our coaches were symbolized by the word “FOUR!” FOUR! became our rallying cry (战斗口号). 36 At the start of every fourth quarter, we shouted “FOUR! FOUR! FOUR!” while raising four fingers high. This let our opponent know that “the Jackets were coming after them.” 37 If we were behind, FOUR! pushed us to try harder and fight for victory. 38 During practice, if we were tired or had just made a mistake, a look at a teammate holding up four fingers was all the motivation we needed to keep going. At the time, I never imagined how much that spirit would mean years later, as I faced the greatest challenge of my life. On April 1, 1996, I had emergency surgery for my brain. After surgery, I was in a coma (昏迷) for thirty days. I can’t imagine the strength it took for my wife Maggie to get through those days. The first thing I remember as I began to wake up was hearing the shouts of “FOUR! FOUR! FOUR!” 39 However, as I recognized Maggie, I flashed her the sign of FOUR! with my right hand. She later told me that once she saw the FOUR! sign, she knew everything would be okay. My recovery was long and difficult. 40 When I left the hospital, I returned to an old love: writing. Today, my first book, Words to Live By, is being published. The lesson of FOUR! still strengthens me to face whatever life may bring. A. I couldn’t speak or move my left side. B. I didn’t tell Maggie how FOUR! helped me. C. It reminded us to do our best and never give up. D. However, the spirit of FOUR! carried me through. E. Therefore, I started learning about FOUR! quickly. F. If we were ahead, FOUR! reminded us not to relax. G. The spirit of FOUR! extended far beyond the game day. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The day I moved into my apartment, two rainbow lorikeets (彩虹吸蜜鹦鹉) appeared on the balcony (阳台). Within the following weeks, they started 41 together two or three times a day when I was working from home and on the weekend. 42 , they would just sit on the balcony and, in soft voices, politely sing to 43 their arrival. I would come out, say 44 to them, and give them some sunflower seeds because I’m a bird lover. Though they remained very polite, they started becoming 45 . One day, when I put seeds on the balcony, they just flew onto my hand. Now they 46 try to come into my house, which I’m not a 47 of. Fortunately, they’re very 48 , so I’ve been able to encourage them to go back outside by 49 I have seeds in my hands. When I was a kid, one of the 50 of going on holidays down the 51 was the fact that lorikeets would show up and 52 . They were always around, and it was such a big part of the holiday experience. The idea that I get to have this beach holiday 53 from my own balcony is really lovely, and such an 54 bonus of the neighborhood. Even though lorikeets are real screamers, I 55 the ones that come to my balcony are beautiful, funny, and endlessly watchable. 41. A. eating up B. looking up C. turning up D. speeding up 42. A. Luckily B. Suddenly C. Rarely D. Initially 43. A. indicate B. delay C. greet D. resist 44. A. no B. hello C. thanks D. sorry 45. A. busier B. healthier C. cleverer D. braver 46. A. seldom B. still C. once D. even 47. A. model B. critic C. fan D. discoverer 48. A. well-behaved B. multi-skilled C. curiosity-inspired D. food-motivated 49. A. predicting B. pretending C. promising D. perceiving 50. A. highlights B. daydreams C. backgrounds D. setbacks 51. A. desert B. valley C. coast D. mountain 52. A. calm down B. hang out C. give in D. go on 53. A. schedule B. challenge C. feeling D. fishing 54. A. unexpected B. unlimited C. unnecessary D. unimportant 55. A. explain B. find C. remember D. anticipate 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。 The 20th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival was held in Wuqiao County, Hebei Province — 56 historic birthplace of Chinese acrobatics (杂技). The festival, first 57 (establish) in 1987, is recognized as one of the world’s top three circus competitions, alongside those in Monte-Carlo and Paris. This year’s celebration attracted great performers from 19 countries and regions, who presented 28 amazing acts 58 mixed artistry, strength, and innovation. In Wuqiao, acrobatics has long been more than entertainment — it is a cultural identity. 59 (generation) of performers have traveled the world, spreading Chinese artistry and 60 (exchange) ideas with performers from other countries. Beyond its artistic value, the festival has become an 61 (influence) force in boosting local development. Wuqiao Acrobatics World, a large cultural park, now attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The park recreates ancient performance scenes, employs over 300 staff, and 62 (support) nearly 10,000 jobs in tourism and related industries. The county’s acrobatic school 63 (train) more than 1,000 students from over 30 nations since 2002. “Acrobatics is an international language that connects people 64 (genuine) through creativity and courage,” said Maria Teresa, a festival judge. True 65 its name — Wuqiao, meaning “bridge” — this small county continues to link cultures, proving that artistry can bring people together. 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，最近校英文报组织同学们就“数字身份证是否是个好主意”发表意见，请你就此话题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： （1）你的观点； （2）阐述理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Are digital ID cards a good idea? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 On the first day of my summer break, I walked into a fast-food restaurant on Main Street to start my new job. Having just finished my freshman year, I was there because my parents insisted I get a job to improve myself. As soon as I stepped inside, my manager, Ms. Carter, greeted me with a bright smile. “Welcome aboard! Today, we start with the basics,” she said. I nodded, trying not to show how nervous I was. I spent the first few hours learning the registers, the proper way to handle the fryer, and the special words for different orders. By the end of the first week, I had learned one important lesson: patience. During the lunch rush, I was thrown into the deep end. Orders came quickly. The line of customers stretched out the door, and my hands shook as I tried to keep up. A customer got angry because I gave him the wrong drink, and I felt my face burn. I wanted to quit. But Ms. Carter pulled me aside. “Mistakes happen. Take a breath, focus, and keep going. You’ll get faster, I promise.” Her confidence in me made me realize I couldn’t give up yet. The next few weeks were full of challenges and small victories. I learned how to work the fryer without burning myself, how to remember orders without writing them down, and how to calm angry customers with a smile. I began to feel like part of a team. Then came my biggest challenge. One Friday evening, right before the dinner rush, our cashier called in sick. Ms. Carter looked around and said, “Leo, you’re up front tonight.” My stomach dropped. The register was fast and complicated, and the line was already forming outside. I wanted to say no, but everyone was counting on me. At first, it was a disaster. I hit the wrong buttons and the line grew restless. For a moment, I thought about running into the kitchen and hiding. But then I remembered Ms. Carter’s words: “Take a breath, focus, and keep going.” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 I took a deep breath and forced myself to slow down. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By the end of the shift, I was tired but extremely proud. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语 参考答案 第一部分 听力 1-5 CBCAC 6-10 BACBA 11-15 BCBAA 16-20 CABCB 第二部分 阅读 第一节 A篇 21. A 22. D 23. A B篇 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B C篇 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. D D 篇： 32. A 33. D 34. A 35. B 第二节 36. C 37. F 38. G 39. A 40. D 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 41. C 42. D 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. B 第二节 56. the 57. established 58. that / which 59. Generations 60. exchanging 61. influential 62. supports 63. has trained 64. genuinely 65. to 第四部分 写作 第一节 One possible version: Are digital ID cards a good idea? In my opinion, digital ID cards will be very useful for our modern life. Firstly, digital ID cards are extremely handy. We can quickly prove our identity without carrying physical cards around. Secondly, they’re much safer than traditional ones. Digital ID cards make it quite difficult for others to steal our personal information. Finally, they are a natural fit in our increasingly digital world, as we already manage many aspects of our lives through smartphones. Therefore, I believe it is not only a good idea but a key step towards a smoother, more connected society. 第二节 One possible version: I took a deep breath and forced myself to slow down. I greeted each customer with a smile and repeated their orders to make sure I got them right. The line was still long, but gradually I felt my nerves settle. My workmates noticed my efforts and gave me quick nods of encouragement. The angry expressions in the crowd softened when they saw I was trying my best. Minute by minute, my confidence grew, and I realized that the register wasn’t as scary as I had imagined. By the end of the shift, I was tired but extremely proud. Ms. Carter gave me a quick pat on the shoulder and said, “See? I knew you could handle it.” Her words warmed me more than I expected. Walking home under the summer night sky, I thought about how far I had come since that first nervous day. The job had taught me more than patience and teamwork — it had shown me that growth happens outside of comfort zones. That lesson, I knew, would stay with me long after that summer ended. 附听力原文 Text 1 M: I’m here for the basketball practice. Is it starting at seven? W: Actually, no. We planned for it to start at eight. But since some players have a test then, we had to move it to one hour later. Text 2 W: Hi, Alex. I heard you won the school’s painting competition. How did you make it? M: I’ve kept painting for half an hour every day. It helps me relax and express my feelings. Text 3 M: Hi, Sarah. I’m going to give away these old books on my shelf. Do you want any of them? W: Thanks for asking. I just bought a new bookshelf, but there’s no room for more books. Text 4 W: Did you go to the new bakery downtown yesterday evening? M: No, was there something special? W: Yeah, the bakers were all dressed as famous chefs and every customer got a 20% discount on their purchase. M: That sounds awesome. Text 5 M: Have you confirmed the arrangements for the German client’s visit next week? W: Yes. I’ve booked the Meeting Room for the presentation, and I’ve reserved a table at a local Italian restaurant for dinner. M: Great. And don’t forget to arrange airport pickup. W: Already done. Text 6 W: Dad, my backpack is so heavy today! M: Well, can’t you leave some things at home? W: Not really, I need my art supplies for the drawing club this afternoon, and I also need my lunch box because there’s no school meal today. M: Could you buy lunch at the shop near the school? W: That’s a good idea, Dad. M: Fortunately, your swimming class doesn’t start until next week, or you’d have to carry your swimsuit too! Just a reminder, don’t forget your science project poster tomorrow. Text 7 M: Lucy, what made you decide to adopt a zero-waste lifestyle? W: I read a lot online about plastic pollution. One day, I took some hard-to-recycle items to the local recycling center. I was horrified by the huge piles of waste I saw there. That experience changed me completely. M: Has it changed how you prepare meals? W: Yes. I started finding creative ways to make full use of the resources of food. And I often share tips on reducing waste with friends online. M: Any social challenges? W: Yes. At parties, people often use single-use cups and plates. But I just bring my own reusable set. I don’t worry if they think it’s odd. M: I heard you were recently interviewed on a TV show. W: Yes, it was a great chance to share my message with more people. Text 8 W: Hi, Mark. What a surprise to see you here! M: Oh, Lisa! It’s really you. We haven’t seen each other since we left college. W: So you’ve settled in Chicago for a new job? Or did you move here with your family? M: Actually, neither. I switched careers a few times. I started as a nurse after graduation. Then I got into food photography. Last year, a friend who runs a restaurant reached out and asked me to be their menu consultant. W: A menu consultant? In a restaurant, the chef cooks and the manager handles the business. But what do you actually do? Do you decide what dishes to put on the menu? M: Not exactly. My job is to make sure every dish description sounds attractive and matches the restaurant’s style. I check for spelling mistakes, making sure the prices are clearly listed and the design is easy for customers to read. W: Do you enjoy it? M: Yes, it fits me perfectly. I’ve always loved food and writing, so this combines both. Text 9 W: Alex, welcome to our program. M: My pleasure. W: So, who has inspired you most in your AI career? M: Well, it’s my biggest hero Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of deep learning”. W: Wow! Did you ever get to meet him? M: Actually, yes. It was completely by accident. Then I was at a tech conference in Toronto a few years ago, grabbing coffee between sessions. I sat down at a table, and there he was, reviewing some papers on his iPad. W: No way! What did you do? M: I was too nervous to speak at first. But he looked up and asked if I was enjoying the conference. We ended up chatting for nearly an hour about the future of AI. W: And now you’ve just launched your own AI startup, right? M: Yes, we’re developing a tool to help teachers create personalized lesson plans. I owe a lot of my approach to that conversation with him. Text 10 I run a small cafe in my neighborhood, with just five or six people on my team. And what I really want to share today is about trust. Sure, I could watch them every second, making sure every coffee is made exactly the same way every time. But honestly, I think that would kill their spirit. I let my staff decide how to greet customers, when to take short breaks, and even what music to play in the background. Because I believe you can’t run a place like this by treating people like machines, right? You have to trust them and let them bring their own personality to work. And you know what? When a staff wants to try a new drink idea or re-arrange the display, I say go for it. As a result, my team actually stays with me for years. They come to work with energy, and customers can feel that warmth. So I’ve learned that by trusting my staff, I get loyalty and reward-things you could never get by constantly watching over them. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $