辽宁五校联盟2025-2026学年度下学期期末试卷高二英语

辽宁省实验中学2025-2026学年度下学期期末考试· 高二年级英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟试题满分：150分 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分) 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出 最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你有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.What does the woman probably want as a gift? A.A real book. B.A new phone. C.An e-reader. 2.Where is the conversation probably taking place? A.On the phone. B.In a restaurant. C.In a hotel. 3.How does the woman feel about the match? A.Excited. B.Surprised. C.Angry 4.When will Sally get her guitar back? A.On Thursday. B.On Friday. C.On Saturday. 5.What does the woman ask the man to do? A.Carry some boxes. B.Sign the delivery forms. C.Send the customer a product. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三 个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读 各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白 读两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.What does the woman want to do? A.Make new friends. B.Polish her speech. C.Overcome her nervousness. 7.How did David benefit from joining the club? A.It helped build his confidence. B.It enhanced his school grades. C.It enabled him to brave dangers. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.What does Alison dislike doing? A.Meeting people. B.Filing documents. C.Answering the phone. 9.What does the man advise Alison to do? A.Go into business. B.Find a part-time job. C.Further her education. 高二年级英语科试卷第1页（共10页） 10.What does the man offer to do for Alison? A.Help improve her study. B.Send her to university. C.Get her some information. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.Who is the man probably? A.A phone salesman. B.A customer service agent. C.A network engineer. 12.Why does the woman make the phone call? A.Her SIM card hasn't arrived. B.Her phone service isn't working. C.Her data plan is too expensive. 13.What does the man suggest the woman do? A.Restart the phone. B.Check the power level. C.Use the old phone for now. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14.Why does the woman need the basket? A.To take it for a picnic. B.To lend it to someone. C.To use it at her school show. 15.What can we know about the woman? A.She cares about family. B.She likes helping others. C.She values friendship highly. 16.What is a real friend like according to the man? A.They like you for who you are. B.They will do anything for you. C.They always tell you the truth. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.What is Emma mainly talking about? A.Sichuan's famous landmarks. B.The secrets of Sichuanese dishes C.The little-known history of Sichuan. 18.Which place will the show focus on first? A.An art and culture center.B.A fashion store. C.A zoo. 19.Whose life story will probably be heard on the show? A.An opera singer's. B.Aruler's C.A factory worker's. 20.How does Emma feel about learning fire-breathing? A.Confident. B.Nervous. C.Bored. 高二年级英语科试卷第2页（共10页） 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 Top 4 Natural History Museums to Visit in 2026 As we approach 2026,natural history museums around the world continue to fascinate visitors with their impressive collections and innovative exhibits.Here are four must-see museums for nature lovers. London Natural History Museum (London,UK) Housing over 80 million specimens,this museum is renowned for its dinosaur gallery and earthquake simulator ()The museum offers free entry to visitors under ten but charges for special exhibitions.It's closed on December 24-26.Visitors can download a digital guide from its website. American Museum of Natural History (New York,USA) Famous for its dinosaur fossils and the iconic blue whale model,this museum houses over 34 million species and offers virtual tours for students.Its new "Future of Life"exhibition features interactive displays about climate change.Open daily 10am-5:30pm,except Thanksgiving and Christmas.Free admission for New York City students. Beijing's National Natural History Museum (Beijing,China) Asia's largest natural history museum boasts a spectacular dinosaur exhibition and interactive evolution displays.Highlights include a 26-meter-long dinosaur skeleton and immersive biodiversity displays.It is open Tuesday-Sunday(9:00 am-5:00 pm).Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tokyo's National Museum of Nature and Science (Tokyo,Japan) First founded in 1877,the museum reopened in 2025 with cutting-edge virtual reality equipment.It has more than 25,000 precious exhibits.The star attractions include full-size dinosaur skeletons and rare fossils of ancient Japanese marine reptiles )It has special family package tickets available only on weekends.And it is closed on Mondays except national holidays. These museums not only preserve our planet's history but also inspire future generations to protect our natural world. 21.Which museum is free of charge specially to local students? A.London Natural History Museum. B.American Museum of Natural History. C.Beijing's National Natural History Museum. D.Tokyo's National Museum of Nature and Science. 22.Which museum requires visitors to book tickets online in advance? A.London Natural History Museum B.American Museum of Natural History C.Beijing's National Natural History Museum D.Tokyo's National Museum of Nature and Science 23.What is the common feature shared by the four museums? A.They are closed on Mondays B.They offer family package tickets. C.They provide virtual reality experiences D.They exhibit relics of prehistoric creatures. 高二年级英语科试卷第3页（共10页） B I am frequently asked,"Why did you take a part-time job?Were you unable to secure a full- time job?"They imply that something went wrong,or that I was incapable of getting a 9-5 job. A lot of people believe if you don't get a full-time job out of college,it's because you couldn't or you aren't"good"enough.I'm here to tell you,I don't care what those people think and you shouldn't either. With that being said,I wouldn't suggest taking a random job just to avoid the real world. However,if a job you absolutely love is available,I say go for it. Graduating from college doesn't mean you want to work from 9 am to 5 pm every day.If you have an opportunity to work for a company you love,take it.Life is about having fun along the journey so if the right part-time job comes along,take it because it may be a once-in-a- lifetime chance. I was offered a position to work for the Lakers as a part-time corporate partnerships assistant. As soon as I received that offer,I jumped for joy!You can not often get the opportunity to work for the greatest franchise(职业运动队)in sports,.so I knew I couldn't pass up the chance.Iturned down several full-time offers to take this job because I wanted to have fun and take advantage of this experience.Not only was I able to work for the Lakers,but I can share this experience with my friends and family who love the Lakers and hearing my stories. In my situation,taking a part-time job gave me the freedom to pursue my entrepreneurial (desires.Since I would be working a few days a week,I could use the other days to start a business or create a platform to inspire people around the world.Since graduating last May, I've worked for the Lakers,developed my relationships in the sports agency world,created Fundamental Mindset and I am completing my first book. 24.What is the author's attitude to choosing a job? A.Getting a 9-5 job means you have the talent. B.Doing what you love is the best for you. C.A part-time job can help you live a peaceful life. D.Doing a part-time job is a better choice. 25.Which is NOT true about the work for the Lakers? A.The author was more than delighted to get it. B.The author considered it a bridge with friends and family. C.It was worthless to reject some full-time jobs for it. D.It was an unusual work chance in sports. 26.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.Writing books is what the author really loves. B.The author has developed great interest in sports C.The part-time job helps the author earn a lot. D.The part-time job makes the author's schedule more flexible 27.What does the author want to say in the text? A.What he did to get a part-time job. B.Why he willingly took a part-time job. C.How he wisely chose his part-time job. D.Where he worked in his spare time. c 高二年级英语科试卷第4页（共10页） For around 10,000 years,humans have been cultivating the land to grow crops-but at what cost?Agriculture is to blame for most land degradation,accounting for 80%of deforestation,23% of greenhouse gas emissions and 70%of global freshwater use.One proposed solution to ease these negative agricultural effects is to utilise the unoccupied space above ground to cultivate crops.Known as vertical farming,this practice adopts layered systems to grow fruits and vegetables in soilless containers,watered either directly at the roots or through substrates like hemp and coconut fibres. Vertical farming reduces the land needed to produce crops and allows farmers to precisely control the light,temperature and nutrients.But is it sustainable?A 2025 study compared the efficiency of lettuce produced in soil to that grown in vertical farms.Their results showed that vertical farms can deliver more than 20 times the yield of field farms and use about eight times less water than water-thirsty land farms in Spain. However,it's not all good news for vertical farming.The same study also revealed that greenhouse gas emissions remain higher in vertical farming,even when powered by renewable electricity.This was largely due to the carbon-packed“fibre plugs''(纤维插塞)used in place of soil.The researchers suggest that alternative materials,such as coconut coir,could reduce the carbon footprint. The potential of vertical farming lies in light control.While basking in natural sunlight, traditional land crops are exposed to the full spectrum of light.Those grown in controlled vertical farms,however,can be subjected to light wavelengths of a specific colour.Studies have found that blue light helps produce strong,compact leaves and stems,while far-red light can raise lettuce yields by 30%and increase the photosynthesis rate of Chinese kale by 59%. The future of vertical farming may be shaped by further automation.In 2023,China announced the world's first unmanned vertical plant factory.The 20-storey automated facility controls seeding,cultivation,harvesting and packing without human intervention.AI manages irrigation,nutrient supply and lighting.The facility can produce over ten harvests of green vegetables annually,with lettuce ready every 36 days."In densely populated cities,plant factories can replenish the city's daily vegetable supply and improve its self-sufficiency,"said researcher Wang Sen. 28.What does the underlined word "utilise"in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.account for B.take advantage of C.give up D.cut down 29.What can we know about vertical farming? A.It precisely and automatically regulates growing conditions. B.It turns out highly efficient and fully sustainable C.It achieves higher output with less water consumed. D.Its high emissions entirely result from fibre plugs. 30.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A.The importance of blue light for leafy vegetables. B.The significance of natural sunlight for crop growth. C.The advantages of vertical farming over field farming. D.The impacts of various light wavelengths on plant growth. 31.Which of the following is the best title for the text? 高二年级英语科试卷第5页（共10页） A.Vertical Farming's Potentials and Challenges B.The Unseen Benefits of Soilless Crop Cultivation C.The Future of Agriculture Lies in Light Control and AI D.Ways to Make Vertical Farming Fully Environmentally Friendly D Nowadays,thousands of runners and outdoor sports fans choose bone-conduction headphones to enjoy live commentary and music.They refuse fully enclosed in-ear earbuds, because they still need to hear traffic and voices around them for safety.This innovative headphone technology sends music straight into your head without blocking outside sound. The idea of bone-conducting headphones is not new,yet they were still seen as a novelty among buyers until recently.First used widely in hearing aids for people with damaged eardrums, the technology sends sound vibration ()through cheekbones directly to the inner ear, skipping the eardrum.Strange as it may sound,it works perfectly when used in earphones.Unlike traditional in-ear buds that plug the ear hole completely,this transmission method relies purely on bone conduction rather than air-borne sound,which makes its sound delivery principle totally unique from common audio headsets. Shokz,an audio equipment maker,has long improved this hardware.The American company has spent over ten years turning exclusive medical technology into popular consumer products,bringing bone conduction into ordinary families.Its research teams kept adjusting the weight and arc design of equipment year after year to fit different sizes of human cheekbones, solving the long-standing problem of slipping during high-intensity workouts. The biggest advantage is the fully open ear canals.Nothing inside the ears blocks surrounding noise.While enjoying music,users can still keep track of their surroundings.That makes it popular with runners,who need to watch out for road risks while exercising.With its simple style and great comfort,the product wins wide praise. To further upgrade user experience,top bone-conduction headsets add active noise cancellation(ANC),a practical extra function matched specially for this device.It creates opposite sound waves to offset disturbing noise.With this matched feature built into bone- conduction device,cyclists can focus on music without disturbance on busy city roads,adding another competitive edge to the headset.This extra function is only equipped on high-end versions,while basic entry-level models do not carry such noise-canceling ability. 32.Why do sports lovers favour bone-conduction headphones? A.They have built-in ANC noise reduction features. B.They weaken outside sounds around the wearers. C.They keep users informed of nearby surroundings. D.They have fashionable and attractive appearances. 33.What can we learn about the company Shokz? A.It develops diverse wearable audio products. B.It popularizes such headphones for over ten years. C.It pioneered bone-conduction technology for treatment. D.It mainly designs hearing aids for hearing-impaired users. 34.What is the author's attitude toward bone-conduction headphones? A.Objective B.Doubtful C.Indifferent D.Negative 35.What is the main idea of the text? A.Weaknesses of ordinary bone-conduction headsets 高二年级英语科试卷第6页（共10页） B.Wide practical uses of ANC on bone-conduction headsets C.Varied styles of newly released bone-conduction headsets D.How bone-conduction headsets function and their strengths 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Why Your Brain Prefers Junk Food? Have you ever wondered why a bag of chips is so much more appealing than an apple?The answer lies not in your willpower but in your brain's ancient reward system.Over millions of years,human brains evolved to seek out high-calorie foods because they provided enough energy for early humans to survive.36 Modern food companies have learned to use this biological weakness.By combining salt, sugar,and fat in precise ratios,they create what scientists call"highly appealing"foods.These foods cause a much stronger dopamine (release in the brain than natural foods do. 37 As a result,you find yourself reaching for another cookie even when you are not hungry. That explains why some people lose control facing processed foods.Long-term exposure to highly appealing foods can actually rewire your brain's reward circuits.38 At the same time,natural foods like vegetables begin to taste less satisfying by comparison.This is just like people struggling with drug addiction. 39 One effective method is to change your food environment.If you keep unhealthy snacks out of sight or simply do not buy them,you reduce the constant temptation. Another powerful strategy is mindful eating-paying full attention to the taste,texture,and smell of each bite.This practice helps your brain relearn to appreciate natural flavors. Understanding the neuroscience of food preference does not mean you are powerless. 40 Small,consistent adjustments to your daily habits can gradually help your brain learn to prefer healthier options.The secret is to be patient with yourself instead of being hard on yourself. A.Such preferences can be reversed. B.So what can be done to break this pattern? C.Then how can we control our brain's reward system? D.Soon,the usual amount no longer brings the same pleasure. E.Fortunately,you can turn this brain science into helpful daily guidance. F.This intense pleasure signal blocks your brain's natural fullness warning. G.However,the same mechanism now works against us in today's world of cheap calories. 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 高二年级英语科试卷第7页（共10页） 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。 Our oldest daughter turned 21 this week.I will 41 her any more public embarrassment except to say she has grown into a kind,funny and hard-working young lady.I have accepted our daughters 42 remember the silly things I once did to 43 them-squeezing onto a park slide to go down head-first,or pretending to be unaware of walls I would walk into.It doesn't take stage training for a father to play the fool with 44. Our daughters long ago 45 there is no magic woman on a star watching them nor a mermaid singing in Lake Michigan.Parents comfort themselves that while our children may forget moments 46 to us,hearing these stories repeatedly over the years maintains our special 47.They know we would do anything to bring them 48. Now as young adults,they write essays on Shakespeare and Dickens,and talk about news, films and friends over dinner.I am the only one in the 49 who still uses some of the words they said as little kids. My wife and I slowly 50 roles with our children.They teach us not only technology,but history,current events,and insights to survive in the world ahead.They are 51 as they ought to,but fit us into their tight 52 They see from the 53 on my anxious,aging face how important our 54 time has become. Now and then,I overhear our daughters burst into giggles when asking one another,"Do you remember the time our parents did that 55 thing?" 41.A.spare B.punish Cignore D.protect 42.A.totally B.barely C.nearly D.secretly 43.A.teach B.praise C.blame D.amuse 44.A.guilt B.relief C.confidence D.hesitation 45.A.figured B.predicted C.doubted D.wondered 46.A.meaningless B.priceless C.available D.comfortable 47.A.closeness B.honor C.manner D.hobby 48.A.profit B.benefit C.influence D.joy 49.A.kitchen B.stage C.household D.classroom 50.A.select B.switch C.separate D.support 51.A.breaking out B.breaking down C.breaking up D.breaking free 52.A.budgets B.schedules C.arms D.room 53.A.tears B.sweat C.lines D.spots 54.A.shared B.free C.typical D.limited 55.A.crazy B.ashamed C.stupid D.confusing 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 高二年级英语科试卷第8页（共10页） 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。 For centuries,Chinese poets have caught the amazing beauty of the Fuchun River in Hangzhou through simple but 56 (poet)words.This July,poets from the BRICS countries(金砖国家)followed the same path and engaged in57 impromptu(即兴的) poetry event inspired by the river.Their creations were collected in Messengers from the Vernal Wood,58 was released in Germany on October 18,2024. Editor Li Shaojun said poetry is a universal language expressing shared human emotions. "The BRICS countries all have a splendid history,and through this common language,we can greatly improve communication and exchange,59(connect)more BRICS poets,"he said. Talking about his journey to the poetry festival,Brazilian poet Thiago Moraes said he was still excited to visit a country 60(total)different from his own.To his surprise,Moraes found some similarities with the Chinese poet friends in their passion 61 nature and a 62 (fond)for expressing their inner worlds through landscapes.He emphasized that poetry keeps people humble,open and diverse."We poets should gather our efforts to make a 63 (good)world,"he added. Ethiopian poet Seife Temam,impressed by Tang poet Li Bai,64 (pen)a romantic line: I am a child of the Nile,65 I am drawn to the Fuchun River. 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，外教Brown计划开设一堂传统国画体验课，你对此非常期待。请给 Brown写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.建议增加现场临摹环节： 2.自荐提供临摹范本。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式作答。 Dear Mr.Brown, Yours, Li Hua 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 高二年级英语科试卷第9页（共10页） 文。 I like staying overnight at my Gramma's house until she starts telling me how wonderful my cousin Maya is.Then it's Maya this and Maya that until I don't ever want to hear another word about her.That's why I wasn't too excited when Gramma called me to come on over.When I got there,it was worse than expected.There,in Grandpa's big leather rocking chair,sat Maya,all dressed up and wearing fancy shoes as if she'd just been a party. "Surprise,Jenny!"Gramma said."Your cousin Maya and her parents have traveled from the East Coast.Maya gets to stay with us this afternoon."Gramma chattered( about how excited she'd been for this surprise reunion,and how cousins ought to get to know each other better.Then,Gramma went off to the kitchen,leaving me stuck in the living room with Maya. I hung my baseball cap in the closet,where my medals sparkled brightly even through the glass windows.I then set my backpack next to my football and cleats(), smiling and nodding all the time as if I'd been waiting forever for this chance to spend an afternoon with Maya. She was good at small talk and was chatting about how nice it was to see me again. She was taller than I'd remembered her from her last visit four years ago when we had hours of fun building caves out of Gramma's pillows.After that,I'd heard about her only through Gramma's tales.Maya taking piano lessons.Maya learning maths...Now Maya was here,looking great with the latest haircut and a fancy dress. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右： 2.请按如下格式作答。 Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers,I wished I hadn't come. "How do you know all these things about me?"I asked. 高二年级英语科试卷第10页（共10页）2025-2026学年度下学期期末考试高二年级英语科试卷答案 第一部分1-5 CACBA6-10 AABCC11-15 BBABC 16-20ACABB 第二部分21-23BCD24-27BCDB28-31BCDA 32-35 CBAD 36-40 GFDBE 第三部分 第一节41-45 ABDCA 46-50 BADCB 51-55 DBCAC 第二节56.poetic 57.an 58.which 59.connecting 60.totally 61.for 62.fondness 63.better 64.penned 65.but/yet 第四部分 第一节参考范文 Dear Mr.Brown, I'm really thrilled about your upcoming traditional Chinese painting class,for I have great interest in Chinese painting. To better feel the charm of ink art,I suggest adding an in-class copying activity,through which we can catch a glimpse of the essence of traditional Chinese painting.Without hands-on practice,it's hard to fully appreciate the delicate brush techniques.Besides,if necessary,I will do my best to provide copies of masterpieces of landscapes and flowers-and-birds that are easy for beginners to follow. Hopefully,I can make a small contribution to it.Wish your painting experience class a success.(101字) Yours, Li Hua 第二节参考范文 Glancing down at my jeans and my old sneakers,I wished I hadn't come.A rush of shame flooded over me as I compared myself to Maya,who was smarter,prettier, and more talented than I could ever hope to be.The thought of being loved less by Gramma because of her was unbearable."I hear you like to play football,"Maya's words crashed through my thoughts.Astonished,I wondered how she knew about my hobby."I hear you are the captain of your baseball team.Even better,you are always competitive in any sports activities,"she exclaimed,her eyes full of envy and admiration. "How do you know all these things about me?"I asked.A mixture of surprise and suspicion welled up in my mind.After all,we hadn't been in contact for four years. "Gramma always shares with me your life,"she replied with a knowing smile.It was at that moment that the invisible wall between us collapsed and a precious bond was restored.We spent the whole afternoon talking and laughing and I admired her for more than her excellence in maths and art.I finally realized Gramma was right.We truly got to reconnect and know each other better. 听力原文 Text 1 M:Are you sure this is what you really want for your birthday?You can read books on your phone! W:True.But it's hard to focus on a phone because of the notifications.And this has a special screen that's more like a real book. Text 2 M:Hello!I'd like to book a large picnic area for a party next Saturday.Is anything available? W:Sorry,but it's been fully booked on that day.Maybe you could call back later to see if there have been any cancellations. Text 3 M:That was a great match.Really exciting! W:Only because your team won.Now I'm annoyed because I paid $49 for my ticket. Text4 M:Could you return this guitar to Sally when you meet her on Saturday at the library? W:Two days away?No problem.In fact,I'm seeing her tomorrow afternoon at the class.I can give it to her then. Text5 W:John,can you help Linda with those boxes?I need to help this customer with a product return. M:No problem.I just need to sign the delivery driver's forms,and then I will help her. W:Thanks,you're always a reliable colleague. Text 6 W:David,I've been feeling a bit lonely on campus lately.I'm not sure how to connect with like-minded people.Do you have any suggestions? M:Actually,I do.Why not join some clubs?I joined a public speaking club last year,and it's been a great experience. W:But my public speaking skills are pretty weak.I'm a bit nervous about that M:That's exactly why you should join!When I was in high school,my skills were terrible too. The club provided plenty of practice and support.It really helped me become brave enough to speak in public. W:Hmm,I think I'll give it a try.Thanks for your advice. Text 7 M:How's the new job,Alison? W:Well,I'm terribly busy.Every day I meet lots of people,and I also do lots of typing and filing. M:Do you like being a receptionist? W:Oh,I enjoy meeting people,and answering the phone is also my cup of tea.But I hate typing,and I can't stand filing. M:You could go to college,you know.Why don't you study for a year? W:What do you mean? M:You could do a course in business studies.After a year,you will get a certificate.Then you can apply for some other jobs. W:That's a good idea. M:I know a few universities that offer that kind of course.I could look into the details for you. W:That's really kind of you. Text 8 M:Lemon mobile customer support.How can I help? W:Hello,there's something wrong with my new phone.It gets zero service.I'm paying good money for a data plan,but I can't send emails,make calls or even text. M:That's no good. W:When I'm out without Wi-fi,my phone becomes completely useless.I'm using a friend's phone to call you now. M:I see.Was everything moved over from your old mobile? W:Yeah,all my apps are there. M:And you've received your new SIM card? W:Yes,I've put it in,but still nothing. M:Have you tried turning the phone off and on again? W:Well,I'll try.Oh,it's working now. M:Great,the power button is the answer to most tech issues. Text 9 W:I'm looking for that old fashioned picnic basket we bought on holiday.Have you seen it,dad? M:No,why do you need it? W:Jenny needs one for her part in the end of term show.She asks me for help but I'm having no luck finding it.Oh,I could cry. M:Hey,relax.It's not the end of the world. W:But if I let her down,I might lose her. M:Hey,if she drops your friendship for a silly reason like that,then she wasn't a good friend to begin with.Real friends don't care about what you can give or do for them.What matters most to them is who you really are. W:You're right.I guess I'll just tell her the truth M:Exactly.I'm sure she'll understand.And if she doesn't,then maybe it's time to focus on friends who do. W:Thank you.I feel a bit better now. Text 10 W:Hello and welcome to the secrets of Sichuan.I'm Emma,and in this six-week series I invite you to discover the hidden history of this beautiful province.Besides the cute panda bears and famously spicy hotpot dishes,it also has a rich history with a wealth of culture and stories to discover.We start our journey in Chengdu.We'll first go to the fashionable art and culture area Dongjiao memory,to learn about its past as an electronics factory.Then we'll also explore a royal tomb and hear the story of how the ruler rose from a soldier.Next,we'll go behind the scenes of a Sichuan opera performance.The skilled performers have even agreed to show us some of the secrets behind their famous face changing trick.I've also agreed to try the ancient art of fire breathing.Just hearing this name already makes me feel a bit uneasy.Assuming I survive this experience,we'll then travel west to Pingla Ancient Town.We have a wonderful adventure ahead,and I can't wait to share it with you.