黑龙江大庆实验中学2025-2026学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

大庆实验中学2024级高二下学期期末考试 英语学科试题 说明：1．请将答案填涂在答题卡的指定区域内。 2．满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. Who is the man? A. A shop assistant. B. A repairman. C. A driver. 2. How does the woman feel about the restaurant? A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Indifferent. 3. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a post office. B. At a bank. C. At a hotel. 4. What does the woman think of the photography exhibition? A. It’s boring. B. It’s attractive. C. It’s too crowded. 5. When will the speakers meet? A. At 6:30 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 7:30 pm. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面的录音，回答第6和第7小题。 6. Why does the man make the phone call? A. To invite her to a party. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To ask for her address. 7. What will the woman be busy with next week? A. A family visit. B. A business trip. C. Final examinations. 听下面的录音，回答第8-10小题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Schoolmates. C. Neighbors. 9. What is the woman’s reason for not going to the gym these days? A. She is busy with exams. B. The gym is closed. C. She is not interested in sports. 10. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Join a study group. B. Talk to the professor. C. Change her major. 听下面的录音，回答第11-13小题。 11. Where is the man heading? A. The train station. B. The city museum. C. The central library. 12. How will the man get there? A. By bus. B. By subway. C. On foot. 13. What does the woman remind the man about? A. Ticket prices. B. Opening hours. C. Route maps. 听下面的录音，回答第14-16小题。 14. Why does the woman want to learn cooking? A. To run a restaurant. B. To keep healthy. C. To entertain friends. 15. What does the man think of the cooking class? A. It’s too costly. B. It’s full of fun. C. It’s a waste of time. 16. What will the woman do first? A. Buy cooking books. B. Turn to a diet expert. C. Sign up for a cooking class. 听下面的录音，回答第17-20小题。 17. What is the speaker? A. A tour guide. B. A hotel manager. C. A radio hostess. 18. What is the weather like today? A. Sunny but cold. B. Rainy and windy. C. Cloudy but warm. 19. What is the broadcast mainly about? A. A weekend city activity. B. Tips for travelling outside. C. Daily weather forecast. 20. What does the speaker advise listeners to do? A. Take an umbrella. B. Wear comfortable shoes. C. Arrive ahead of time. 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 Annual Youth Photography Competition The City Art Gallery is delighted to announce the launch of its Annual Youth Photography Competition, celebrating emerging talent among photographers aged 14 to 19. Now in its twelfth year, the event has established itself as a significant platform for aspiring young artists to gain recognition and exhibit alongside established professionals. Theme and Guidelines This year’s theme, “Urban Perspectives”, invites participants to explore the overlooked beauty of city life — from interesting patterns of modern architecture to quiet moments of human connection in busy public spaces. Entries must be original, unpublished works taken within the past twelve months. Each participant may submit up to three photographs in digital form (JPEG, minimum resolution 300 dpi). A brief artist’s statement of no more than 150 words must accompany each submission. Key Dates and Prizes The submission deadline is September 30th. A group of professional photographers will evaluate entries based on creativity, technical skill, and emotional impact. Winning works will be displayed in a special exhibition from November 1st to December 15th, with winners announced at an awards ceremony on October 25th. Prizes include a £500 equipment prize for the overall winner, plus a one-year guidance from a famous fashion photographer. Entry Fees and Conditions The entry fee is £8 per submission, with a maximum of three entries per participant. Reduced rates are available for schools submitting multiple entries — £5 per submission for groups of ten or more. Participants must be UK residents and provide proof of age upon request. The gallery reserves the right to reproduce selected works for promotional purposes, with full credit given to the photographer. How to Enter All entries must be submitted via the gallery’s official website. Late submissions will not be considered. Click here to visit our website for more details. 21. Which of the following entries would be accepted? A. A printed photo handed to the gallery in person. B. A set of five photos taken by a 16-year-old UK student applicant. C. A photo taken over two years ago showing a city scene in the UK. D. A digital photo submitted on September 28th with a 120-word statement. 22. How much should a school pay for 12 photographs? A. £40. B. £50. C. £60. D. £96. 23. Where is the text most likely taken from? A. A travel guidebook. B. A local newspaper. C. A competition poster. D. An art gallery website. B Growing up, I was known as “the mute” in my family. It wasn’t that I couldn’t speak; it was that I wouldn’t since I was five. A severe stutter (口吃) had made every word a battlefield. By ten, I had built a simple system of gestures and nods to get by, becoming an expert at avoiding phone calls and pointing at menus to order food. My family had grown accustomed to my silence. That all changed the summer before my final high school year. My English teacher, Mrs. Chen, announced a required oral presentation for graduation. Each student had to deliver a ten-minute speech in front of the entire grade. Panic seized me. I considered dropping the course or faking illness to escape. But a quieter voice whispered: What if I could? For three months, I prepared secretly. Every night, I stood before the mirror, forcing myself to speak clearly the story of my grandfather’s immigration. I recorded myself and played it back, feeling down at every broken word. I practiced breathing techniques I found online. Slowly, the words began to flow with less resistance. The stutter didn’t disappear, but it lost its power over me. I learned to pause before difficult sounds and let the silence work. On presentation day, my hands trembled as I walked to the podium. I looked at the faces before me and felt the familiar tightness in my throat. I took a slow breath and began. There were moments of struggle, but I pushed through each block. When I finally finished, the hall erupted in applause. That moment didn’t cure my stutter, but it changed how I saw myself. I had long believed my voice was a weakness to hide. That day, I discovered that courage is not the absence of fear, but the choice to speak anyway. My voice, even imperfect, was finally heard. 24. What can be learned from the first two paragraphs? A. The author’s family often pushed him to talk. B. The author felt excited about the presentation. C. The author avoided speaking whenever possible. D. The author had been unable to speak since birth. 25. What do we know about the author’s performance? A. He struggled but managed to get through it. B. He finished the speech without any difficulty. C. He presented repeatedly using various methods. D. He practiced by reading his grandfather’s diary. 26. How did the author feel about himself after the presentation? A. He felt grateful but still fearful of speaking. B. He felt proud that he had conquered his fear. C. He felt confident to accept himself as a speaker. D. He felt relieved that he would never struggle again. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. How a Teacher Changed a Student’s Life B. A Silent Boy’s Journey to Self-Acceptance C. The Great Power of Silence in Personal Growth D. Overcoming a Physical Disability with Practice C In the search for sustainable energy, engineers are turning to an unexpected source: the ocean’s waves. While wind and solar power have seen significant growth, wave energy has remained a largely barely used resource. However, recent technological breakthroughs are bringing this promising but challenging form of renewable energy closer to reality, offering a potential solution to our global energy needs. One of the main setbacks for wave energy has been the harsh marine environment. Saltwater causes rust, and powerful storms can easily damage delicate equipment. To overcome this, companies have been exploring possible solutions and finally decided to develop new materials and designs. Some experts believe these innovations could also help reduce the overall cost of the devices and attract more investment. For instance, some power devices are made of plastic mixtures that can stay in saltwater for years without damage. Others feature systems that allow them to sink below the surface during extreme weather, avoiding the most violent waves. Another significant challenge is efficiency. The movement of waves is irregular and complex, making it difficult for machinery to capture energy consistently. Early devices often broke or were too inefficient to be commercially viable. Now, new designs are proving much more reliable. They use water movement to drive generators, and they have fewer moving parts. This means lower maintenance costs and a longer lifespan. The potential benefit is enormous. Wave energy is far more predictable than wind or solar, as waves can be forecast days in advance. One study suggests that the energy potential of waves along the U.S. coasts alone could supply a significant portion of the nation’s electricity. With a global push to reduce carbon emissions, governments and private investors are pouring more funding into wave energy research, accelerating its development and bringing a cleaner, more stable energy future into view. 28. What is the current state of wave energy? A. It has been widely used in some coastal countries. B. It has become a major electricity source in coastal regions. C. It remains mostly undeveloped despite its enormous potential. D. It faces fewer technical difficulties than wind and solar energy. 29. Why are the new materials and designs developed? A. To reduce the overall cost of the devices. B. To attract more investment from the private companies. C. To allow the devices to sink below the surface during storms. D. To enable the equipment to survive the tough ocean conditions. 30. What does the underlined word “viable” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Safe for the environment. B. Popular among consumers. C. Simple enough to maintain. D. Capable of generating profit. 31. What can be inferred about the future development of wave energy? A. It will primarily rely on government funding. B. It will become cleaner and more stable in the future. C. It will replace traditional energy sources in the near future. D. It will be more widely used in the U.S. than other countries. D A guiding principle of traditional Chinese architecture, shown clearly in structures like the siheyuan, has recently been brought back by architects seeking sustainable alternatives to energy-consuming modern designs. For thousands of years, Chinese architecture has been guided by the principle of “unity of heaven and humanity” — the idea that buildings should exist in harmony with nature rather than control it. Yet whether such ancient wisdom can genuinely address the complexities of contemporary urban challenges remains an open question. Supporters of traditional techniques point to impressive figures. The new campus of the China Academy of Art (CAA) in Hangzhou, which includes courtyard designs and natural air flow, has cut air-conditioning use by over 40 percent. Such successes, however, are often achieved in less crowded, carefully controlled settings — conditions rarely found in crowded large cities where land is limited and population pressures are great. However, critics argue that romanticizing traditional architecture risks overlooking its practical limitations. Courtyard designs, effective in temperate regions, perform poorly in extreme climates. Wood and earth, while locally taken, cannot match the structural strength and fire resistance of modern materials. A selective reading of architectural history, they argue, may offer inspiration but not solutions. Nevertheless, to dismiss traditional knowledge entirely would be equally shortsighted. The deeper value of the “harmony” philosophy may lie not in specific techniques but in its underlying attitude: that building is not an act of control over nature but a dialogue with place. Perhaps the most productive path is neither wholesale adoption nor rejection, but a critical engagement — learning from ancient principles while adapting them to modern realities. 32. What does “unity of heaven and humanity” mean in Chinese architecture? A. It means architecture should control nature. B. It means architecture should fully harmonize with nature. C. It means architecture should avoid energy-consuming designs. D. It means architecture should address modern urban challenges. 33. Why is the CAA new campus mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To show traditional techniques can be highly efficient. B. To prove traditional techniques work best in small cities. C. To suggest these techniques are easy to apply in big cities. D. To indicate traditional techniques come with strict conditions. 34. How is paragraph 3 developed? A. By presenting examples. B. By making comparisons. C. By quoting historical records. D. By listing causes and effects. 35. What is the author’s attitude towards the “harmony” philosophy? A. Skeptical. B. Appreciative. C. Confused. D. Objective. 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。 Overcoming “Impostor Syndrome” Have you ever felt like a liar, even when you’ve achieved something significant? Do you worry that others will eventually discover you don’t actually deserve your success? If so, you may be experiencing what psychologists call “impostor syndrome” — a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent, internalized fear of being exposed as a “liar”. 36 “Impostor syndrome” often strikes high-achieving individuals. Interestingly, those who are most competent are frequently the most affected. Research suggests that approximately 70% of people will experience these feelings at some point in their lives. 37 They owe their success to luck, timing, or the kindness of others rather than to their own ability. 38 Recognizing that you are not alone in experiencing self-doubt can be incredibly helpful. Realizing that even highly accomplished individuals struggle with similar feelings helps to remove the shame associated with it. Sharing your feelings with trusted friends or teachers can also provide advice and reassurance. Another powerful tool is to change your view on failure and mistakes. Perfectionists often suffer most from “imposter syndrome” because they view any mistake as evidence of their weakness. 39 Many breakthroughs in science and art come after numerous unsuccessful attempts. Finally, it’s crucial to stop comparing your internal struggles with others’ external presentations. 40 Everyone presents a polished version of themselves. By focusing on your own journey rather than measuring yourself against others’ highlight posts, you can begin to appreciate your own authentic achievements. A. The fear may cause worry if not addressed. B. They often feel they don’t deserve success. C. This feeling is more common than we think. D. A key step is to accept these feelings as normal. E. Comparing yourself to others can make it worse. F. Social media often shows only the best side of life. G. However, seeing mistakes as stepping stones helps. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分40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。 When my grandfather passed away, he left me a worn leather-bound journal filled with his elegant handwriting. For months, I could not open it, fearing the wave of grief that would 41 me. But one rainy afternoon, driven by 42 , I finally turned its yellowed pages. The journal was not a record of grand achievements, as I had 43 , but rather a collection of ordinary moments — the first robin of spring, the smell of freshly baked bread, my grandmother’s laughter. Each entry was brief, yet filled with a quiet wisdom that only someone who had truly lived could 44 . It was as if he were speaking to me. I was 45 by the way he had captured the beauty in the ordinary, transforming it into something extraordinary. As I read deeper, I understood that my grandfather had been developing 46 for decades. He had learned to slow down, observe, and appreciate what others regularly overlooked. His journal was his 47 to find joy in everyday life. “Happiness”, he wrote, “is not a destination to be 48 , but a way of travelling. It lives in the spaces between our ambitions, in the moments we pause to breathe.” This idea left a deep 49 on me. By the final page, something had 50 within me. The once unbearable grief had softened into something more 51 — a quiet gratitude for having shared this earth with such a remarkable soul. I closed the journal, no longer feeling the emptiness I had 52 for so long. That night, I began my own journal. I wrote about the rain against my window, the warmth of my tea, and the distant train. I was not merely recording events but 53 a tradition far older than myself. My grandfather’s journal had not been a farewell but a 54 , passed from one generation to the next. And now, 55 by him, I would carry it forward. 41. A. persuade B. accompany C. spot D. defeat 42. A. courage B. curiosity C. sympathy D. sorrow 43. A. admitted B. observed C. expected D. shown 44. A. suspect B. share C. possess D. complete 45. A. struck B. relieved C. troubled D. encouraged 46. A. effort B. independence C. gratitude D. generosity 47. A. plan B. symbol C. way D. habit 48. A. clarified B. reached C. expanded D. resisted 49. A. memory B. burden C. remark D. impression 50. A. increased B. changed C. remained D. deepened 51. A. adjustable B. sustainable C. dependable D. manageable 52. A. buried B. cast C. sought D. filled 53. A. carrying on B. building up C. setting aside D. giving up 54. A. challenge B. beginning C. contribution D. fortune 55. A. judged B. rejected C. inspired D. occupied 第二节 单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 56. The local community raised a significant amount of money, __________ a new playground was built for the children. A. with whom B. for whom C. with which D. for which 57. Standing atop the hill, we were amazed by the beautiful __________ of the valley below us. A. prospect B. purity C. secrecy D. fulfillment 58. The young scientist presented his speech findings __________, which impressed the professors greatly. A. superficially B. deliberately C. thoroughly D. ultimately 59. After a long debate, the committee finally reached a (n) __________ on the new policy. A. comment B. restriction C. emphasis D. conclusion 60. The project failed due to some __________ planning at the early stage. A. tight B. misty C. faulty D. ambitious 61. The young man’s __________ to succeed motivated him to overcome every difficulty in his life. A. commercial B. confidence C. admission D. determination 62. The young man decided to __________ his own business after graduating from university. A. set up B. take over C. give up D. look into 63. Many young people refuse to give up their dreams, __________ they may face repeated challenges along the way. A. as if B. even if C. now that D. so that 64. Artificial intelligence can predict our preferences and offer proper recommendations, greatly _________ our daily life. A. weakening B. evaluating C. pleasing D. simplifying 65. The young singer took a deep breath and decided to __________ on her first live show. A. take the lead B. face the music C. break new ground D. think outside the box 第三节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 66. The team consists ________ players from different countries. 67. She listened ________ (attentive) to the teacher’s explanation. 68. ________ amazed the visitors most was the creativity of the local artists. 69. Figure out what you are superb at and what you are ________ (passion) about. 70. The new technology is expected ________ (employ) in various fields in the near future. 71. The ancient village ________ (lie) at the foot of the hill has a history of over 800 years. 72. The book offers ________ unique perspective on life, which deeply impressed every reader. 73. His ________ (puzzle) look showed that he had no idea what the professor was talking about. 74. The tasty drink is a perfect ________ (mix) of fresh fruit juice, honey and a little warm milk for cold winter mornings. 75. The city is now enjoying a period of cultural ________ (diverse), with people from more than 50 countries living 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，你意识到很多同学在忙碌的学习中很少有机会认真思考自己的未来，于是打算向学校学生会建议，为即将升入高三的同学们组织一次活动，帮助大家更好地为未来做准备。 请你给学生会主席Jim写一封邮件，内容包括： 1．活动内容； 2．组织该活动的理由； 3．希望从学生会获得的支持。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右，开头和结尾已给出； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jim, Yours, LiHua 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话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My brother Leo and I had totally different personalities. Leo was hard-working and practical. He focused all his energy on his studies and planned carefully for his future college life. However, I was a casual girl who loved art and music more than schoolwork. Our huge differences often kept us distant from each other. Leo had a special treasure — a red bicycle that he had repaired by himself. He loved it so much that he never allowed me to touch it, even a little. I always thought he was too strict and cared too much about useless things. One Saturday afternoon, Leo went to the library to prepare for his coming exams, leaving me alone at home. Soon some of my friends came to visit me. When they saw the nice bicycle in the garage, they teased me, saying that I dared not ride it. Eager to show off, I made a sudden decision to ride it around our neighborhood. At first, I felt relaxed and happy riding the bike. But when I turned a sharp corner, I accidentally rode on some sand on the road. The bike slipped suddenly. I fell off heavily and the bike hit the ground hard. I stood up in a great panic and checked the bike. There was a long obvious scratch on the red frame, and the handlebar was bent out of shape. I knew how important the bike was to Leo. He would surely be angry and disappointed at me. I tried my best to fix the scratch with paint and tools in a hurry, but my silly efforts only made it worse. Just then, the front door opened. Leo came back home earlier than expected. He walked straight into the garage. Seeing his broken beloved bike, he stared at me in shock and sadness. “What have you done?” he asked in a low and upset voice. 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。 Standing there, I felt the weight of his silence pressing down on me. To my surprise, he let out a long breath and picked up a cloth from the workbench. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $大庆实验中学2024级高二下学期期末考试英语学科 参考答案 1-5 BACBA 6-10ACBAA 11-15 CCBBA16-20 CCAAC 21-23DCD 24-27 CABB 28-31 CDDB 32-35 BAAD 36-40 CBDGF 41-45 DBCCA 46-50 CCBDB51-55 DAABC 56-60 CACDC 61-65 DABDB 单句语法填空 66 of 67 attentively 68 What 69 passionate 70 to be employed 71 lying 72a 73 puzzled 74 mixture 75 diversity 应用文参考范文： Dear President, I'm writing to propose an activity called"A Letter to My Senior Self'for students about to enter Grade 12,which I believe will help us prepare for the challenges ahead Here is my plan:we could set aside an afternoon for everyone to write a letter to themselves. The letters,sealed on that day,will not be opened until the moment we walk out of the college entrance exam hall. I strongly recommend this activity for two reasons.First,it offers a rare chance to pause and reflect on what truly matters to us.Second,it serves as a reminder that our future selves are counting on the choices we make today.As for the event supplies,I hope the school could provide a quiet classroom and some basic materials like paper and envelopes. I would be more than willing to help with the organization and I sincerely hope you will consider this proposal Yours, Li Hua 读后续写参考范文 Standing there,Ifelt the weight of his silence pressing down on me.Frozen with fear and shame,I hung my head low.I knew perfectly well how much the repaired bike meant to Leo, which had cost him countless after-school hours and great efforts.I wanted to run to my room and hide,but I knew I couldn't avoid it forever.I gathered my courage and apologized,explaining that I had ridden it just to impress my friends and had never meant to cause such severe damage.I was fully prepared for his blame and even decided to use all my savings to repair or replace the bike. The awkward silence made every second unbearable. To my surprise,he let out a long breath and picked up a cloth from the workbench.He slowly cleaned the dirt off the scratched frame without a single word of blame.Then he gently told me that mistakes were unavoidable for teenagers,and that true growth lay in bravely realizing one's fault.He paused for a moment,then added softly,"Thank you for telling me everything.It means a lot to me."His eyes sparkled with relief.He looked at the bike,then back at me,a faint smile appearing on his face.His tolerance touched me deeply.The invisible wall between us collapsed instantly.From that day on,I learned to be more cautious and responsible,and we developed a much warmer and closer bond. 精简版： Standing there,I felt the weight of his silence pressing down on me.Frozen with fear and shame,I hung my head low.I knew how much the repaired bike meant to Leo.I wanted to run and hide,but I couldn't avoid it forever.I gathered my courage and apologized,explaining that I had ridden it just to impress my friends and had never meant to cause such damage.I was fully prepared for his blame and even decided to use all my savings to repair the bike.The awkward silence made every second unbearable. To my suprise,he let out a long breath and picked up a cloth from the workbench.He slowly cleaned the dirt off the scratched frame without a single word of blame.Then he gently told me that mistakes were unavoidable,and that true growth lay in bravely realizing one's fault. He added softly,"Thank you for telling me everything.It means a lot to me."His tolerance touched me deeply.The invisible wall between us collapsed instantly.From that day on,I learned to be more cautious and responsible,and we developed a much warmer and closer bond. 听力原文： Text 1 M:Good morning,madam.Your car's engine makes strange noises.I've checked oil and battery, both fine.Actually,the spark plugs are to blame. W:Oh no!How long will repairs take? M:Roughly an hour.Shall I get it fixed right away? W:Sure,please Text 2 M:Have you tried the new Italian restaurant on Main Street? W:I went there last Friday.The food tasted nice,but the portions were tiny while prices were sky-high.I won't return any time soon. M:That's such bad news.I planned to take my wife there for her birthday. Text 3 W:Excuse me,I'd like to check out,Room 1206. M:Certainly.Here's your bill.You paid a $100 deposit on arrival;I'll refund the rest to your credit card W:Thanks a lot.Could you arrange a taxi to the airport for me? Text4 W:Did you visit the downtown modern art gallery? M:Yes.There was a big photography show with amazing black-and-white city shots.I could've stayed there all day. W:That sounds totally up my street!I'm going there this weekend without fail. Text 5 M:The movie starts at 7:30.Let's meet at the cinema gate at 7:00 to grab snacks. W:Well,I have to finish a work report first.Can we push it forward to 6:30?Then we won't rush. M:No problem.I'll show up at half past six. Text 6 W:Hello? M:Hi,this is Mike.Are you free this Saturday evening? W:Let me check my schedule...I think so.What's up? M:I'm holding a small get-together at my new flat.Just close friends,music and homemade food. Would you like to come? W:That sounds fantastic!I'd love to.Should I bring anything? M:Just yourself.I'll send you my address later. W:Great.But I have to warn you-I may need to leave a bit early.My final exams are next week. and I really need to get some revision done. M:Oh,I completely understand.Good luck with your exams!We'll make sure you still have a good time while you're here. Text 7 M:Hey,I haven't seen you at the gym these days.Are you buried in schoolwork? W:Yeah,I'm buried in final exam revision and spend most of my days in the library.I barely have time for sports. M:You really need a break.There's a weekly study group every Wednesday in the science building,and they're super helpful.Many classmates share review notes there. W:Really?I didn't know that before.I might join them.Thanks for the tip! M:Don't stay up too late studying.It will wear you out. Text 8 M:Excuse me,could you give me a hand?I'm heading for the Central Library. W:Sure thing.Keep walking two blocks straight,tum left,and you'll spot it next to the post office on your right. M:Is it far enough to take public transport? W:Not at all.It's just a ten-minute walk.No bus needed. M:One more thing,do you know when it closes? W:It shuts at 8 pm on workdays.But you'd better look it up online in case there's a change. M:Good point.Thanks very much! Text 9 W:I've made up my mind to learn cooking.I want to prepare healthy homemade meals instead of eating out all the time. M:That's wonderful news!Will you take offline courses or watch online tutorials? W:I plan to sign up for weekend classes at the community center,taught by a professional chef. M:It sounds interesting,but aren't those courses pretty pricey? W:A little expensive,but I think it's worthwhile.I'm tired of fast food. M:Well,I hope you love it.Feel free to borrow my kitchen tools if you need. Text 10 Good morning,dear listeners!This is Emma,your daily radio host,bringing you today's morning update.We've got bright sunshine outside,but don't be fooled-temperatures have dropped sharply overnight,so grab a thick coat before heading out.A light wind from the north will make it feel even colder,so dressing warmly is highly recommended. Now for local city events.The annual Food Festival will take place downtown this weekend!Over fifty local restaurants will set up stalls along Main Street,serving everything from traditional street food to fancy desserts.Famous chefs from across the region will hold live cooking shows throughout the day,offering free samples and sharing their secret recipes.There will also be a special area for children with face painting and fun activities. The festival opens at 10 am and closes at 8 pm on both Saturday and Sunday,with free entry for everyone.I'd suggest arriving early to avoid the huge crowds,and remember to bring reusable bags to help reduce plastic waste.Parking might be a bit tight,so taking public transport or riding a bike would be a wise choice. That's all for today's update.Stay tuned for more news and weather after the break!