黑龙江哈尔滨市第九中学2025-2026学年高一下学期期末英语试题

哈尔滨市第九中学校2025-2026学年度 高一下学期期末考试英语试卷 (考试时间：120分钟满分150分共5页) 第I卷（满分85分） 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 speakers meet? A.At4:40. B.At5:15 C.At5:30. 2.Where are probably the speakers? A.At Justin's house B.In the post office C.In a shop 3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Hotel clerk and guest.B.Doctor and patient. C.Husband and wife 4.What is the woman going to do? A.Go hiking. B.Visit the Nursing Home. C.Entertain some friends. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.A sport competition.B.A public organization. C.An international event. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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 does the man think of Tokyo? A.Crowded. B.Tidy. C.Unattractive. 7.Which aspect of Los Angeles appeals to the man? A.The pleasant climate. B.The famous scenic spots. C.The delicious food. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the woman doing? A.Reading a book B.Searching for information. C.Working on a report. 9.What is opposite the museum at present? A.A flower shop. B.A bookstore. C.A dessert shop 10.How will the speakers go to the museum? A.By bike. B.By subway. C.On foot. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 英语试卷第1页 11.Where does Zhao Ya work? A.In a network company. B.In an agricultural department. C.On a farm in Anhui province. 12.How long has Zhao Ya's account been registered by 2024? A.5 years. B.6 years. C.7 years. 13.Why does Zhao Ya post these videos? A.To make good profits. B.To have more followers C.To share agricultural knowledge. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.Why did Xi Linjie go to the hospital? A.To cure tiredness.B.To see a close friend C.To learn TCM. 15.How can the hospital improve the effect of TCM milk tea? A.By adding a special nutrient. B.By using modern technologies. C.By adding more Chinese herbs 16.What can we learn about TCM milk tea? A.It has an unpleasant taste. B.It is relatively simple to make C.It is a favorite among young people. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What does Khounsavath do? A.A teacher. B.A student. C.An official. 18.Where did Khounsavath know about Pu'er? A.From an organization.B.From a movie. C.From a school. 19.Why does Khounsavath choose to live in Pu'er? A.He can go home easily. B.He can make much money there. C.He can enjoy the natural landscape. 20.When did the China-Laos Railway begin to carry passengers? A.n2021. B.In2022 C.In2023 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题：每题2.5分，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，在A、B、C和D中选出最佳选项。 A Vancouver offers much outdoor natural beauty,rich culture,and diverse culinary experiences.The city is ideal for those seeking active exploration,cultural learning,and dining enjoyment. Stanley Park This nearly 1,000-acre park is home to some of the city's most-visited tourist attractions. If you want to experience the park the way the locals do,walk,cycle or jog around the nearly (共5页) 20-mile seawall that hugs Vancouver's waterfront )If you're not up for the walk, you'll find several bike rental companies near the park.With your bike,you'll be able to explore the 17-mile-plus forest trails (that are much less crowded than the rest of the park. Granville Island This former industrial site is now one of Vancouver's most beloved neighborhoods Granville Island's former factories now house trendy restaurants,galleries and theaters.But the main draw here is the Granville Island Public Market,often described as one of the best markets in North America.Here,you'll find a variety of food stalls selling everything from baked goods to authentic Mexican cuisine. Steveston Village Seen in popular TV shows like Supernatural and Once Upon a Time,Steveston Village is a historic neighborhood with a rich fishing heritage.Steveston Village is an active fishing port where visitors can purchase freshly caught seafood at Fisherman's Wharf and have it prepared at a local restaurant for a custom meal. Robson Street Since the 1940s,Robson Street has been a center for shops and markets.It is the place for the persons who enjoy shopping very much.Stores range from well-known brands to shops selling everything including high-end beauty products and fine jewelry.You'll also find the street lined with eateries.Needless to say,there's a wide variety to fit all tastes on Robson Street. 21.How can visitors explore Stanley Park? A.By jogging in the waterfront. B.By touring its less-visited spots. C.By cycling along its forest trails D.By walking around the companies. 22.What is special about Steveston Village? A.It is a famous industrial site B.It serves as a filming location C.It sells authentic Mexican food. D.It has rich traditional culture. 23.Which places are particularly suitable for shopping enthusiasts? A.Stanley Park and Granville Island. B.Granville Island and Steveston Village. C.Steveston Village and Robson Street D.Granville Island and Robson Street. B A new trend-spending a whole day inside a bathhouse-is quietly reshaping how foreign visitors experience China.Videos tagged"24-hour spas in China"have become viral on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube,drawing content creators from different parts of the world. US travel vlogger Jonathan,who runs a channel called Travel Escapes,recently drew global attention to China's spa culture after documenting his 24-hour stay at a luxury,yet 英语试卷第2页 very affordable,bathhouse in Chengdu,Sichuan province."This is unbelievable,"he said, as he tuned his lens (on the facility covering five floors."For $41,you get everything. There's a library,pool tables,massage rooms,sleeping areas..." At the center of a Chinese bathhouse experience lies the body scrub ()The refreshing practice,performed by trained attendants who use various degrees of pressure for maximum benefit,amazes visitors,particularly first-times."It was a bit painful at first,but you walk out feeling like your skin,and maybe even your mind,has been reset,"one visitor wrote online.Spas and bathhouses in China often serve as wellness retreats,with therapies (such as gua sha-a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that uses smooth-edged tools to boost circulation,help reduce swelling and release tension-and cupping ( adding another dimension to the experience. What visitors experience is not a novelty,but the reinvention of a centuries-old practice. The popularity of communal bathhouses dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty.The rising popularity of Chinese spas and bathhouses is indicative of a broader shift in how foreigners visiting China want to experience China.Most travelers seek immersive, everyday experiences,which social media users often refer to as"very Chinese moments". "Things that feel ordinary to locals are becoming extraordinary for international visitors,"said Li Mengran,spokeswoman for UTour Group,a leading travel platform based in Beijing."That's where a new wave of tourism growth is coming from. 24.Why does the author mention Jonathan in the text? A.To recommend a five-floor bathhouse. B.To advertise Jonathan's travel channel. C.To illustrate the popularity of China's bathhouse. D.To prove Chinese short videos are popular online. 25.Which of the following best describes "body scrub"according to the text? A.Painful and intense. B.Ancient and global. C.Gentle and refreshing. D.Professional and rewarding 26.What does the international visitors'focus shift to? A.In-depth experiences. B.Cheaper luxury activities. C.Mind-resetting adventures D.Multiple sightseeing moments. 27.What is the main purpose of the article? A.To promote Chinese bathhouses worldwide B.To show foreign vloggers'daily life in China C.To introduce the services of Chinese bathhouse. D.To present a new way foreigners experience China. C When two of James Johnson-Byrne's friends got into an argument earlier this year,he didn't know what to do.So the 16-year-old turned to an AI companion for advice.AI companions are digital characters who text and talk with users.The chatbot told Johnson- 共5页) Byrne to separate his friends.He did so and it solved the immediate problem,he said.But "now they don't talk much."The experience showed him that AI companions couldn't find the deeper issue. New research suggests other teens are having the same experience.The majority of teenagers (72%)have used AI companions,according to the survey of over 1,000 13-17- year-olds conducted this year by Common Sense Media.Over half of teens use them regularly and one-third turn to them for relationships and social interactions.What's more, 33%have discussed serious and important issues with AI companions instead of other humans. The results are cause for concern because the teen years are a "sensitive time of social development,"said Michael Robb,lead author of the study.AI companions can't model healthy human relationships."In the real world there are all kinds of social cues that kids have to both interpret and get used to and learn how to respond to,"Robb pointed out.But kids can't learn to pick up on things like body language from a chatbot. Chatbots are also sycophantic ()"They want to please you,and they won't put up a lot of friction in the way that people in the real world might."If users get used to this, "when you encounter friction in real world interactions,you're going to be less prepared," Robb said. Thankfully,there are things parents can do to protect their kids.Robb suggested they should start by talking to their teens about AI companions without judgment and listening patiently to learn what was appealing about these tools before jumping into concerns;then, it's a good idea to point out "AI companions are programmed to be agreeable"and discuss why that's a concern.Having conversations like this can help kids learn to think about AI more broadly in healthy ways. 28.What do we know about the chatbot's advice to Johnson-Byrne? A.It was favorably received by the two friends. B.It settled the argument perfectly C.It solved the conflict temporarily. D.It was based on a thorough analysis 29.What does the survey by Common Sense Media show about teenagers? A.They are faced with serious issues. B.They lack adequate social interactions C.They lack effective communication skills. D.They are heavily dependent on AI companions. 30.What does the author want to show by mentioning"body language"in paragraph 3? A.The limitation of AI companions. B.The function of AI companions. C.The potential application of AI companions. D.future development of Al companions 31.What does Robb suggest parents do? A.Talk their children out of using Al tools. B.Support their children's choice of AI tools. C.Help their kids find more suitable AI tools 英语试卷第3页 D.Guide their kids to think critically about Al tools D As forests like the Amazon face increasing threats from fires and deforestation, scientific interest is turning to the oceans for climate solutions.A growing body of research highlights the potential of underwater forests-specifically,seaweed farms-to fight against climate change.Unlike the land-based forests,these marine forests are fireproof and demonstrate remarkable efficiency in absorbing carbon emissions. A groundbreaking study published in Current Biology,led by marine scientist Halley Froehlich,provides the first global quantification of large-scale seaweed farming's capacity to offset (carbon emission.The researchers identifies approximately 18.5 million square miles of ocean as suitable for growing seaweed. The findings are striking:Using a mere 3.8 percent of the waters off the California coast could deal with emissions from the state's massive $50 billion agriculture industry.On a global scale,farming seaweed in just 0.003 percent of suitable waters and storing it could offset the carbon footprint of the entire aquaculture industry,which supplies half of the world's seafood. The proposed method involves building industrial-scale seaweed farms,harvesting the mature seaweed,and sinking it into the deep ocean,where the captured carbon could be stored for thousands of years.However,significant technological hurdle exists.Froehlich notes that the technology for deep-ocean storage does not yet exist,underscoring the need for further engineering development. The scientific community exhibits both enthusiasm and debate regarding this approach. Carlos Duarte,a famous seaweed scientist,acknowledges the significant potential outlined in the study,even considering its estimates "over conservative".However,he argues that seaweed is too valuable a material to be placed in the deep sea.This highlight how useful seaweed can be.Beyond capturing carbon,it can stop the oceans from becoming more acidic, create habitats for marine life,and be used to make biofuel. Despite its promise,the commercialization of seaweed for carbon storage faces market challenges.As industry expert Scotty Schmidt points out,farming seaweed merely for carbon removal is not currently yiable_without a strong carbon market.The path forward requires developing carbon credit rules and supportive regulations to make this solution work. 32.What can we learn from the findings? A.California leads in seaweed farming B.Modest seaweed farming brings great benefits C.Most oceans are suitable for farming seaweed D.The technology for farming seaweed is reliable. 33.What is Carlos Duarte's attitude to sinking seaweed? A.Disapproving. B.Enthusiastic. C.Indifferent D.Appreciative. 34.What does the underlined word"viable"in the last paragraph mean? A.Profitable. B.Achievable. C.Changeable. D.Sustainable. 35.What may be the best title for the text? A.The challenges for seaweed farming 共5页) B.A new technology for deep-ocean storage C.Seaweed's value lies in carbon reduction D.Seaweed farms help address climate change 第二节（共5小题；每题2.5分，满分12.5分) A dog's mind is only equal to that of a two-year-old baby.36 Therefore,they are probably the first to notice any change in the behavior of their masters.Let's do some deep- digging to understand the amazing ability of a dog. They sense your feelings.Isn't it strange?37 This is true.A study published in the Animal Cognition journal says that dogs are known to come to people who appear sad or depressed.It doesn't matter if the person is their owner or a stranger.They have an ability to sense sadness and are attached to troubled souls. 38 Dogs can easily tell when you're playing with favorites,and if you reward or play more with other pets,your dog might notice it and feel uncomfortable.As they can't say how they feel,they will scratch,yawn or lick their mouths. They smell fear.Let's say you're faced with your worst fear.Would you get scared and run away or just face it?Before choosing how to deal with it,you should remember one thing.39 Research shows that dogs often sense their master's responses in dangerous situations.If you fear something and choose to back away,chances are that your pet is going to do the same thing. They're watching you.We are all raised as respectable individuals who are taught to respect elders,obey the law and help out people in need from time to time.40 But if you have a dog at home,it is time to be serious about them.Dogs like generous people.So just be careful around your pet;it may judge you on how you behave with others. A.They sense health problems. B.They understand when ignored. C.They know when no one's looking at them D.You would be setting an example to your pet. E.Every time you feel sad,you dog just know it. F.But dogs are able to sense everything around them G.However,not all of us take these three things seriously. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分40分） 第一节完形填空（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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空 白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Kids love percussion instruments(打击乐器).In truth,becoming a percussionist requires a great deal of 41 and practice.It was believed that one more thing was vital -a good sense of hearing.Dame Evelyn Glennie,42,has proven that isn't always true. At age 8,Glennie began taking piano lessons,and she also began losing her hearing. She was totally deaf when she joined her school orchestra(管弦乐队)atl2.The moment Glennie saw the 43 in the percussion section,she knew that was where she 44 英语试卷第4页 At 15,she 45 the Royal Academy of Music in London for a solo percussionist. However,never hearing of it,they were unsure about accepting her.Ever 46,she persuaded them to take her. Since Glennie made her first professional 47 in 1985,she has gained fame as the world's first fulltime solo percussionist and won many awards. When asked how she 48 the music,she says,"I use all my 49,especially sight,feeling and touch."Paying close attention to the 50 and relying on feeling the music,she performs in bare feet on a wooden platform,which 51 her to feel vibrations from the instruments through the floor.She is in 52 motion as she moves from one instrument to the next. She has become a(n)53 wherever she performs.As a writer observed,"She was able to 54 disabilities aren't barriers.They're 55 to thinking differently." 41.A.score B.skill C.research D.goal 42.A.also B.ever C.besides D.though 43.A.judgments B.instruments C.directions D.vehicles 44.A.belonged B.adapted C.resisted D.wandered 45.A.participated in B.attended to C.applied to D.took up 46.A.disappointed B.excited C.annoyed D.determined 47.A.appearance B.decision C.promise D.choice 48.A.creates B.learns C.follows D.appreciates 49.A.strengths B.senses C.imagination D.experience 50.A.composer B.conductor C.audience D.assistant 51.A.forces B.drives C.causes D.allows 52.A.constant B.slow C.uplifting D.desperate 53.A.contribution B.belief C.inspiration D.concern 54.A.suspect B.admit C.prove D.extend 55.A.ends B.solutions C.blocks D.doors 第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题 满分65分) 第二节单句填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处根据首字母或汉意提示填入适当的单词(1个词)或括号内单词的 正确形式。 56.The young designer came up with a series of i (革新的)solutions to cut production cost. 57.The hotel gives a written g_ (that guests will enjoy comfortable service during their stay. 58.The (intense)of the storm forced us to stay indoors. 59.Healthy problems are closely_ (associate)with unhealthy eating habits. 60.After hours of analyzing all the data and discussing every detail,our research group finally drew a reasonable (conclude). 61.The teacher handed out the written (assign)yesterday,requiring us to finish it before next Monday. 62.Climate change (threat)the survival of rare animals so far 共5页) 63.As the story (fold),we gradually learned the secret hidden for many years. 64.The expert,rather than his partners, (inform)of the truth yesterday. 65.The step is (essential)important to the whole project. 第三节语法填空（共10小题，每题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。 Sound of the Silk Road,66 Chinese musical with Broadway elements,is set to return to the stage in Shanghai from Nov.27th to 30th,67(follow)by a world tour that will appeal to audiences with the culture and history of the Silk Road. The musical68(vivid)tells the story of a teenager named Joey,who accidentally travels back 2,000 years and 69(arrive)in the imperial city of Chang'an(modern-day Xi'an in Shaanxi Province),capital of the Western Han Dynasty.During his journey,Joey makes many friends with 70 he completes various missions in what was the eastern departure point of the Silk Road. Co-produced71 Shaanxi Tourism Group and Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment,the musical showcases the charm and civilization of China's Silk Road, 72(feature)amazing stage design and technologies,as well as famous names from home and abroad,including producer Don Frantz,director Gabriel Barre,playwright Marc Acito,73 songwriters Liang Mang and Peter Kam. Since it was put on in Xi'an in 2021,Sound of the Silk Road has won many major awards and been staged in 74(region)across China,including Beijing and Chengdu, to a combined audience of more than 700,000.It is also expected 75 (hit)the stage in New York in 2026 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Alx正在学习汉语，希望你推荐一个适合他学习汉语的网站 请你根据以下内容，给他写一封电子邮件。 1.推荐网站：wWw.educhinese.com 2.推荐理由（网站内容丰富，有在线老师答疑解惑等） 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右：2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Alex, Yours, Lihua 第二节读后续写（满分25分) 英语试卷第5 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Despite their genetic similarities,my twin sisters Lenna and Elsa were quite different. Lenna was a recognized athlete in our community.We all expected her to get a scholarship on one field or another,but her thinking lacks strong and clear points.Elsa got along well with everyone who works in the library,but she was clumsy and was not graceful.They had found few occasions to relate with one another and grew distant.If I had not lived with them, I would not have known them to be sisters. They did,however,share a drive for success that seemed to become more successful around the same time during senior year.After a track and field season,Lenna was offered full scholarship at a famous state university near our home,so long as she maintained a 3.0 GPA.Elsa had a more important thing to do:she needed one perfect report card (if she wanted to seize the chance of making a speech at a graduation ceremony from her opponent,Chet Goodweather.At the end of the sixth Wednesday of the fourth marking period,as the sisters opened the printed report cards,their smiles turned to tears:Lenna was getting a"D"in science and Elsa was getting a"C"in gym class. Lenna and Elsa came home at the same time and were surprised to find one another disappointed.As they argued with one another about who had suffered the greater misfortune,they realized that the other's problem sounded easy to solve.Elsa shouted,"Your problem isn't even a problem.I could pass that test easily and I can show you how to as well.”Lenna replied angrily,“Well,all you need to do to get an“A”is to shorten your mile time to five or ten minutes.Two weeks of training with me and the coach will try to have you on the track team."The girls exchanged glances and came to a quick agreement. 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。 Every morning for the next two weeks,Lenna woke Elsa up at 4:30 to run. Final report cards were distributed the Monday before graduation. 页（共5页） 一、听力 1-5 BCABC 6-10 BACAC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 CABAC 二、阅读理解和 21-23CBD 24-27 CDAD 28-31 CDAD 32-35 BABD 36-40 FEBDG 三、完形填空 41-45 BDBAC 46-50 DACBB 51-55 DACCD 四、单句填空 56.innovative 57.guarantee 58.intensity 59.associated 60.conclusion ← 61.assignment 62.has threatened 63.unfolded 64.was informed 65.essentially 五、语篇填空 66.a 67.followed 68.vividly 69.arrives 70.whom 71.by 72.featuring 73.and 74.regions 75.to hite 应用文 Dear Alex, Having learned that you're striving to have a good command of Chinese,I'm writing to recommend a website,www.educhinese.com. It's famous for the abundant resources,including Chinese customs,films,songs,idioms and poetry,which will surely make you fall in love with Chinese culture and help you acquire a deeper understanding of cultural essence.Additionally,on-line guidance from professional teachers is also provided free of charge,enabling you to solve the problems in time. In a word,I strongly recommend this website and I sincerely hope it will be of great help to your Chinese learning. Yours, Lihuae 续写 One possible version: Every morning for the next two weeks,Lenna woke Elsa up at 4:30 to run.At first Elsa didn't want to move and Lenna was able to review her vocabulary while jogging alongside her,but by the end of the two weeks,Lenna actually had to sweat a bit to keep up with her.Every day after school,Elsa would drag Lenna into the school library.The girls would talk as Lenna periodically caught on to a difficult concept during these marathon study sessions. Final report cards were distributed the Monday before graduation.Lenna and Elsa agreed to meet up at the library after school to open their report cards together.To their surprise,when Lenna unfolded her report card,she got a"B"in science class and would meet the terms of her scholarship. Elsa got an"A"in gym class.With another perfect report card in hand,she would surely edge out Chet Good weather to become the top student. 听力原文 Textle M:Let's meet at twenty to five. W:Well,could we make it half past five? M:That's a bit late for me.How about 15 minutes earlier? W:OK.See you then. Text2 W:Hi,Justin.What are you doing?Are you going to buy the whole store? M:I need so many things for my birthday party tomorrow.I hope you can come. W:Sure I will.But I have to go to the post office first.I'll be a little late. Text3 M:My wife is sick,so I have to cancel a reservation I made. W:Can you give me your name,phone,and date of visit? M:I'm Rudy Randolph at 818-555-1234,April 9th to 15th. W:OK,one second,Mr.Randolph,and there you go.Your reservation is now canceled. Text4← W:What are your plans for the weekend? M:I'm thinking of going hiking with some friends.What about you? W:I plan to go to see the elderly in the Nursing Home and spend some time with them. Text5 M:Do you know the World Expo 2025? W:Yeah.The theme of the expo is"Building the Future Society;Imagining the Life of Tomorrow". The expo will run from April to October. M:Yes.This will be the third time Osaka hosts a global expo,having previously been held in 1970 and another in 1990. Text6 M:Hi,Kate!How will you spend your holiday? W:I have no idea.Maybe I will spend it abroad. M:Which country would you like to go to? W:I'm not sure.I am too busy and tired.I just want to relax. M:If I were you,I would go to Tokyo.It's really a nice place.It's quite clean and you can taste the delicious food. W:Well,I think it's too crowded. M:What about Los Angeles?There is lots of sunshine all the year around.It seldom rains there.The average temperature throughout the year is 16 to 24 degrees.It is very attractive. W:Sounds great!Of course I can practice English as well. Text7e M:Would you like to go to the museum with me this afternoon? W:I'm not sure.I've just finished reading a book and I'm busy preparing my report now.What do you go there for? M:I want to get some information for my essay about history,and I hope you can help me take some pictures. W:Okay,I'll go with you.The museum is opposite the bookstore,isn't it? M:Well,it used to be,but the bookstore is replaced by a flower shop.It's not very far,so I'd like to ride a bike there. W:Er,I've lent my bike to my cousin.How about taking the subway? M:There's no subway station nearby.Let's walk to the museum.We can stop by the dessert shop and buy some ice cream. W:Good idea. Text 8 M:Nancy,have you registered a short video account yet? W:No,I haven't.But I watch short videos online. M:Me too.A Chinese agricultural technician is using short video platforms as a way to share valuable insight on crop diseases and yields.The practice has proved to be favored by farmers. W:Really?Can you tell me more about it? M:Yes.Zhao Ya is the head of an agricultural technology station in Anhui Province.He registered his video account in 2018 and has used it to promote agricultural technology ever since.By the end of 2024,he has posted more than 600 short videos lasting from one to three minutes. W:What does he focus on? M:He fixes his attention on harmful insects and disease prevention,wheat and rice cultivation,and high-yield techniques. W:He must have many followers. M:Exactly.He now has over 9,600 followers,with one of his most popular videos having got 100,000 views.These videos,produced to promote the topics rather than to make profits,are favored by farmers as a new digital farming tool. Text 9e W:Peter,what are you doing? M:I am surfing the Internet.A piece of news caught my attention. W:What is it about? M:A college student Xi Linjie,sought help for tiredness at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital in Southwest China's Chongqing.And she was pleasantly surprised by a cup of sweet milk tea. W:What is so special about the milk tea? M:Some TCM ingredients are added into the milk tea,yet it tastes delightful.It's less sweet than regular milk tea and has a slight pleasant smell.Most importantly,it's beneficial to health. W:Was this milk tea developed by the hospital? M:Yes.Since 2023,the hospital has blended TCM processing techniques with present food production to attract the young people. W:It's not just old people who are interested in TCM these days.It is becoming a new trend among the youth. M:That's true.The hospital has employed various modern techniques to maximize the effect of TCM while improving the taste.The director of the hospital's nutrition department said the milk tea is very popular with young people.They hope it can act as a bridge for them to gain more knowledge about TCM and gradually accept it. Text10e M:Originally from Vientiane in Laos,Khounsavath has been teaching Lao language at Pu'er University for more than two years.He said he was interested in the natural landscape of an old tea forest on Jingmai Mountain,which gained UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2023. "I was about to graduate at that time and was wondering where I should stay in China,then I saw this beautiful place in the movie,"said Khounsavath,who completed both his bachelor and master's degrees in Chinese language in Shandong Province. The launch of the China-Laos Railway is the most important reason for him to choose Yunnan, because it makes it easier for him to return home to see his family. The China-Laos Railway is a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.It began operations in December 2021 and started cross-border passenger service two years later.The railway connects Yunnan's capital Kunming with Vientiane. "It takes only about five hours by train to get from Pu'er to Vientiane,and the railway station is close to the university,"said Khounsavath.