吉林东北师范大学附属中学2025-2026学年高一下学期7月期末英语试题

2025-2026学年下学期 东北师大附中 (英语)科试卷 高一年级期末考试 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生需将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号填写在答题卡指定位置上，并粘贴条形码。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动， 用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。 3.回答非选择题时，请使用0.5毫米黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡各题目的答题区域内，超出 答题区域或在草稿纸、本试题卷上书写的答案无效。 4.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠、不要弄皱、弄破，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 第I卷选择题（满分75分） 工.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.What function of the sports watch does the man like best? A.Monitoring the user's heart rate. B.Reminding the user to drink water. C.Guiding the user to do breathing exercises. 2.How does Sally sound in the end? A.Excited. B.Confused. C.Disappointed. 3.What is the topic of the conversation? A.A boat race. B.A festival C.A lake. 4.Which air conditioner needs repairing? A.The one in the living room B.The one in the bedroom. C.The one in the study. 5.What makes the man choose Charlie's Restaurant? 第1页 A.Its better service. B.Its tastier food. C.Its lower price. 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。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.What is the girl doing in the photo? A.Eating a sandwich. B.Riding a bike. C.Walking a dog. 7.When was the photo taken? A.In the morning. B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8.What did Ian do just before the conversation? A.He watched TV. B.He had a check-up. C.He played badminton. 9.What is the probable relationship between Ian and Ms.Robbins? A.Family members. B.Teacher and student. C.Doctor and patient. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10.Which juice does the man taste? A.The grape juice. B.The mango juice. C.The watermelon juice. 11.Why does the woman dislike the old juicer? A.It is difficult to clean. B.It often breaks down. C.It's a bit noisy when running. 12.How much did the woman spend on the new juicer? A.200 yuan B.180 yuan C.120 yuan. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13.What is Mr.Dambar's first language? A.Spanish. B.French. C.English. 14.What will the woman do next week? A.Participate in a speech contest. B.Sign up for a literature course. C.Meet a foreign customer. 15.How does the man feel about speaking a foreign language with an accent? A.Proud. B.Worried. C.Awkward. 16.What does the man advise the woman to do? A.Copy newsreaders'pronunciation. B.Watch more foreign TV programs. 共6页 C.Increase her vocabulary. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.Where is the Eden Project located? A.In Cornwall. B.In London. C.In Hove. 18.Who was Grimshaw's father? A.An architect. B.A portrait painter C.An aircraft engineer 19.When did Grimshaw start to work as president of the Royal Academy of Arts? A.n2002. B.In2004 C.Im2011. 20.What did Grimshaw do after retiring? A.He started a company. B.He helped establish a charity. C.He volunteered in an art school. Ⅱ.阅读（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30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 The Minerals behind Energy Transition Moving away from fossil fuels is not only about making clean energy,but also about the materials needed to build clean technology.Many green technologies depend on critical minerals. The Intemational Energy Agency says that demand for these minerals will grow very fast.By 2030, the world will need three times more critical minerals than today.By 2040,demand may be four times higher.Meeting this demand will not be easy.Many of these minerals are hard to find,unevenly spread across the world,and affected by price changes.So which minerals are most important? Batteries Lithium,nickel,cobalt,manganese and graphite are widely used in batteries.These batteries power electric cars and store energy from wind and solar power.As more people use electric cars,the need for these minerals keeps rising. Power grids Electricity networks need aluminium and copper to move power from place to place. Copper is not rare,but it takes a long time to mine.It can take about 20 years to open a new copper mine,so supply cannot increase quickly. Wind power Rare earth elements are needed to make strong magnets ()These magnets are used in wind turbines(风力涡轮发电机)and electric car motors.Some rare earths are very scarce and are produced in only a few countries. Because opening new mines takes many years,recycling is very important.Recycling old materials can reduce the need for new mining.However,recycling technology is still developing and cannot yet 第2页 meet growing demand. Copper Global average all mining,2010-2019 Lead Zinc Nickel Lithium Rare earth metals 0 10 15 20 Years from discovery to first production From now,the world still depends on mining and limited supplies.As the clean-energy transition speeds up,having enough critical minerals will be just as important as building solar panels and wind farms.Without them,clean energy will be harder to achieve. 21.How is the demand for critical minerals expected to change? A.Steadily growing. B.Sharply increasing. C.Unevenly spreading. D.Gradually declining. 22.Which mineral needs longest time from discovering to producing? A.Lead. B.Nickel. C.Copper. D.Rare earths. 23.Where is the passage most likely taken from? A.A tech magazine. B.A miner's diary. C.A science fiction novel. D.A product guide. B Life can feel terribly unfair.And yet for some people,when life hands them the worst possible situation,they are at their absolute best. Jessie Joy Rees is just such a person.The blonde-haired,California kid with the big personality as fun as a day at the beach became the voice of courage for kids with cancer.Athletic and energetic,Jessie had her whole world in front of her,until she was diagnosed (with an incurable brain tumor (in 2011.Doctors estimated that she had just 1%chance of survival and less than a year to live.With no other treatment options,her family entered Jessie for a clinical trial.For weeks she underwent 30 rounds of radiotherapy ()Amazingly,the pain and uncertainty never lessened her shine,and Jessie always remained positive throughout it all. Three weeks into her treatment,Jessie asked an unusually mature question for such a young girl. Looking out at the other children who were also going through cancer treatment,she asked her parents, "How can we help them?"Jessie's heart was bigger than any tumor."She was determined to make other 共6页 cancer kids happy,"her father Erik remembers."How could we not help? Though 12-year-old Jessie had a slight chance of beating cancer,she determined to make the most of her time.The morning after her diagnosis,Jessie was at the kitchen table packing bags of toys for other cancer patients.The packages became hospital-safe plastic jars filled with toys,crafts and activities to surprise children while they are in the hospital for treatment.JoyJars,named after Jessie's middle name, contain a little bit of fun during ordinary days,but mostly they contain a little bit of Jessie's positive attitude that fills the room every time one is opened. Jessie Joy Rees,a special soul who could radiate so much good in so short a time,passed away less than a year from her diagnosis.But her parents keep the joy alive.More than 400,000 JoyJars have been delivered to children undergoing cancer treatment in all 50 states and over 50 countries,with each stamped with her life philosophy"Never Ever Give Up". No matter how long or short our lives turn out to be,there is always room for a little joy. 24.What can we learn about Jessie from Paragraph 2? A.She had a slim chance to be cured of the brain cancer. B.She refused to accept any form of medical treatment. C.She had a reputation all over the world for her courage. D.She was fond of having fun on the beach in California. 25.What inspired Jessie's creation of Joy Jars? A.Her intention to get rid of her physical pain. B.Her need to raise funds for her medical treatment. C.Her wish to bring emotional support to fellow patients D.Her goal to promote her life philosophy around the world. 26.What does the underlined word"radiate"in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A.Give off. B.Hold back. C.Take in. D.Cut off. 27.What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph? A.A life without passion is a life half-lived. B.Joy and sorrow are next-door neighbors. C.A candle lights others and consumes itself.D.When life gives you lemons,make lemonade. 0 What if I told you that people really grow plants in space?It may sound like a movie story,but space farming is real.Scientists have been growing plants in space for more than 60 years.Today,astronauts grow plants on the International Space Station using special plant-growing machines. At first,many people thought space farming was only for the future,like living on Mars.They believed astronauts could just bring all their food with them.This works for short trips,but not for long missions.A trip to Mars could take years,and food cannot stay fresh for that long. Packaged food also loses taste and nutrients over time.If a ship carrying food is damaged,astronauts may have no food left.Growing plants in space is safer and helps protect astronauts'health.Plants also help astronauts feel better.Caring for plants reminds them of Earth and home.Studies show that growing 第3页 plants can lower stress,improve moods,and help people think more clearly.Because of this,growing food in space is very important. Space farming is hard.There is no soil,very little water,no normal sunlight,and no room for mistakes.Every drop of water and every bit of energy must be used carefully.These problems are similar to what we face on Earth.As the world population grows,food,land,and water become harder to find. Climate change,floods,and droughts make farming even more difficult.This is why indoor farming,also called controlled environment agriculture,is becoming more important. Indoor farms use lights,water systems,and computers to control how plants grow.LED lights,first developed for space research,now help plants grow indoors all year.But these farms still use a lot of energy. Space farming teaches us how to grow more food using fewer resources.Scientists learn how to save energy,reuse materials,and grow plants in small spaces.These ideas can help both astronauts in space and farmers on Earth.By learning how to grow food in space,we also learn how to protect our future on Earth. But how exactly can we grow food in such extreme conditions? 28.What can be inferred from early views on space farming? A.It was considered unnecessary for space travel. B.It was mainly designed for scientific research. C.It was believed to be impossible to achieve. D.It was expected to solve food shortages on Earth. 29.Why does the author mention astronauts'mental health? A.To explain why packaged food is unpopular. B.To show another benefit of growing plants in space. C.To compare astronauts with people on Earth. D.To prove plants grow better in space conditions. 30.What is one challenge shared by space farming and Earth farming? A.The high cost of labor. B.The lack of advanced technology. C.The limited amount of resources. D.The dependence on natural sunlight. 31.What is most likely to be discussed in the following paragraph? A.Astronauts'life in space. B.The history of space travel. C.Problems facing Earth farming. D.Technologies for space farming. D This might sound impossibly old-fashioned,but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts,skills,culture,analysis,inspiration.It's supposed to make us better citizens.But over the last decade, the goal of learning has given way to grades and degrees.The unfortunate result has been inflation ( of both.They rise ever higher;learning doesn't. To avoid discouraging students,some school districts did away with D and F grades.Grade-point averages have steadily risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT have 共6页 not.It's not that I think standardized tests are the final word in measuring excellence.But when the gaps between grades and test scores are this wide and consistent )parents and the public should not be fooled. That's true not just of low-achieving students.In a 2023 survey,educators said that close to half of students argue for higher grades than they eam,and 8 out of 10 teachers give in.It's hard to blame them:A third or more of students and parents disturb them when they don't. Unearned grades are damaging in many ways.Some students,armed with good grades,march off to college to find themselves in remedial (classes because they haven't learned enough to take college-level courses.Employers complain that high school and even college graduates lack basic skills needed in the workforce.There are also complaints from college professors that the students aren't even good at reading books. Grade inflation has followed students into college.Some professors hesitate to grade accurately because of student evaluations,which are often more negative for tough graders.Remember that about 70%of college instructors are adjunct (professors who have few job protections.Many Ivy League students have learned to cherry-pick easy-grading professors.Yet a Brown University study found that students taking courses from professors with stricter grading standards learned more.We have to ask ourselves as a society:Do we want college to be a place of intellectual growth or a performative exercise in grade fishing? 32.What are parents fooled into thinking? A.The SAT is the best measure of their children's abilities. B.The purpose of education is to make better citizens C.Grade-point averages are vital for college application. D.Children's high grades reflect their exceptional abilities. 33.What is a consequence of grade inflation? A.Employers favor students with higher degrees. B.Graduates fall short of employers'expectations. C.Remedial classes become required courses in college. D.Low-achieving students find it harder to enter college. 34.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.Tough graders desire job security. B.Easy-grading professors start grade inflation. C.Student evaluations fuel intellectual growth. D.Strict grading promotes real learning. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.The Game of Scores B.The Force behind Grade Inflation C.Today,Grade A is for Average D.Now,Learning Takes the Front Seat 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。 第4页 One of the most common mistakes in communication is trying to do too much.36 There's no value in delivering any kind of communication,whether written,spoken,formal,or informal,if the message doesn't come across clearly.Being clear and brief-while maintaining interest and including everything your listeners need to know-is a high-level communication skill. Here are some tips worth following in order to communicate more effectively Keep your audience in mind. Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests.37 This will engage their desire to understand and interact with the information. Don't use ten words when one will do. Even the most engaged and committed audience will eventually get bored.Keeping your message simple and clear will make it easier for people to understand.38 However,they're hearing it for the first time.Keep it simple. 39 If you've ever worked as an instructor,manager,trainer or coach,you'll know that there are few better ways to learn new information than to teach it.Ask the audience to contribute their ideas or to take a role in explaining new concepts and policies to others.Allow them to lead discussions and meetings to develop their communication skills. Consider the best method to deliver your message. If the information you're communicating isn't urgent,consider sending an email.Written communication will give your audience more time to review it,think it over,and follow up with questions.40 Building effective communication skills takes time,but the effects are worth the effort. A.Be patient. B.Get the audience involved. C.The best messages are often simple. D.Speak directly to what matters to them. E.You may be surprised by what your listeners offer. F.It will also give them a handy record to refer back to. G.As the speaker,you already know what you're going to say. Ⅲ.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。 When my dad planned a trip to Barton Springs Pool in the heart of Texas Hill Country,I was not really into it,so I went along 41 I've never been fond of cold water.If the 42 isn't perfect,I won't 43 myself into any water.I'm the person who spends twenty minutes 44 into the water,lowering myself bit by bit, 共6页 and allowing my body to get used to the icy depths. Water was my father's playground but my battlefield.Raised on rivers,he couldn't understand why his son treated water like a 45.After I was born,we 46 to central Florida,far away from his childhood rivers. At Barton Springs,I sat 47 on a rock while Dad glided (through the water like a fish.He paused mid-swim,looking over at me and 48 perhaps for the first time that I had 49 him here not from excitement,but out of duty.With an encouraging wave,he urged me forward.Determined,I took a deep breath,50 my shoes and jumped into the 51 water,hesitation melting into a mix of pride and surprise.When I surfaced,I 52 my dad staring at me with shining eyes."Your grandfather brought me here when I was a kid."he 53 fondly. In that moment,I came to understand-courage isn't about taking the dive,but choosing to take it 54 fear.Our differences might isolate (us like opposite riverbanks,but shared leaps of faith can 55 even the coldest divide between souls 41.A.willingly B.hesitantly C.curiously D.excitedly 42.A.occasion B.pace C.current D.temperature 43.A.protect B.throw C.excuse D.rescue 44.A.slipping B.diving C.inching D.rushing 45.A.monster B.friend C.treasure D.mystery 46.A.headed B.journeyed C.moved D.returned 47.A.alone B.still C.silent D.straight 48.A.realizing B.regretting C.pretending D.agreeing 49.A.assisted B.ignored C.accompanied D.guided 50.A.stared at B.took off C.reached for D.pulled on 51.A.flooding B.falling C.flowing D.freezing 52.A.got B.heard C.imagined D.spotted 53.A.recalled B.argued C.admitted D.commented 54.A.beyond B.against C.despite D.without 55.A.bridge B.maintain C.reflect D.deepen 第Ⅱ卷非选择题（满分45分） IV.单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 根据所给句子和汉语提示写出必修三第3-5单元中所学单词的正确形式，每空限填一词。 56.The new community has sports (设施)，including a swimming pool and a gym. 57.Tom sent an e-mail to his teacher with a learning plan (附上)toit 58.It is important to have a (定期)check-up at the hospital. 59.We should set off earlier, (否则)we will miss the flight. 第5页 60.Last term,she (professional advice on how to overcome sleep problems. 61.The mild and sunny (attracts many tourists to this island every year. 62.Some factories release (into the river,causing the death of fish. 63 from his relaxed smile,he was quite satisfied with the result. 64.We lay quietly beside the campfire (在下方)the bright twinkling stars. 65.They (推迟)going to the beach due to the heavy rain, V.短语填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 根据所给句子和汉语提示写出必修三第3-5单元中所学短语和正确形式，每空一词。 66.We (that whoever lost the game had to wash all the dishes for a week 67 (academic performance,our school also values students'all-round development. 68.The time for the exam (用完).You only have fifteen minutes left. 69.Quite (偶然地)，Peter found some old letters his grandpa wrote years ago. 70.Many students take part in voluntary activities (抱着..的 希望)improving themselves, V江.单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个单词） 71.Much valuable evidence (collect)to prove he is innocent so far. 72.The old couple wandered along the river,many sweet memories (occur)to them. 73.We finally walked into everyone considers a beautiful valley. 74.If not (use)wisely,money can bring us lots of trouble sometimes. 75.She rushed to the station,only (inform)the train had gone. 76.The writer published several essays,two of describe local customs. 77. (offer)a chance to study abroad,she still chose to teach in a poor remote area. 78.It was so noisy that we not hear ourselves speak 79. was my parents who taught me how to approach life with the right attitude. 80.The goal of peace (pursue)by many nations at this very moment. VIⅡ.课文背诵填空（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） Historically,Chinese immigrants 81 the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period.What started as a residential area for Chinese immigrants then 82 a centre for 共6页 Chinese culture. 83 residents in Chinatown are still ethnic Chinese, 84 do not speak English fluently.This allows visitors to experience 85 China. China's space programme started later than those of Russia and the US,but it has_ 86 in a short time.China became the third country in the world to independently send humans into space in 2003,when Yang Liwei successfully orbited Earth in the Shenzhou 5 spacecraft.Then Shenzhou 6 and 7 completed 87 orbit and the first Chinese spacewalk,followed by the vehicle Jade Rabbit 88 the moon to study its surface.On 23 July 2020,China sent Tianwen 1 to explore the surface of Mars.It arrived in February 2021 and then sent back lots of valuable information.And from 2021 to 2022,China completed a number of rocket missions to establish its own space station.In 2022,the launch of the Mengtian module 89 of the Tiangong Space Station.This modern space station will allow astronauts to conduct many important experiments,greatly 90 of the universe. VIII.写作：（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jm来信说他对中国的历史文化很感兴趣，并计划在暑假来中国 旅游，希望能体验传统文化、品尝地道美食、感受当地人的生活。请你给他写一封回信，推荐一座 你认为最值得去的中国城市。内容包括： (1)推荐的理由； (2)出行小贴士。 注意： (1)写作词数应为100左右： (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Jim, I'm so glad to hear that you're coming to China this summer! Yours, LiHua 第6页 共6页 参考答案： 1-5 BCBAC 6-10 BAACB 11-15 ACBCA 16-20 CACBB 21-23 BCA 24-27 ACAD 28-31 ABCD 32-35 DBDC 36-40 CDGBF 41-45 BDBCA 46-50 CBACB 51-55 DDACA 56.facilities 57.attached 58.regular 59.otherwise 60.sought 61.climate 62.poison 63.Judging 64.beneath 65.postponed 66.made a bet 67.Apart from/Aside from 68.is running out 69.by accident 70.in the hope of 71.has been collected 72.occurring 73.what 74.used 75.to be informed 76.which 77.Offered/Having been offered 78.could 79.It 80.is being pursued 81.settled in 82.turned into 83.The majority of 84.many of whom 85.a real taste of 86.made great progress 87.a second manned 88.being sent to 89.signal(Ded the basic completion 90.furthering our understanding Dear Jim I'm so glad to hear that you're coming to China this summer!Knowing your interest in Chinese culture,I'd highly recommend Chengdu,the capital of Sichuan Province. Here are my reasons.First,Chengdu is famous for its delicious local food,especially hot pot,which you simply can't miss.Second,you can experience traditional culture by watching Sichuan Opera and enjoy ing tea in local parks.What makes Chengdu truly special is the relaxed lifestyle-the locals are warm and welcoming,making it easy for you to feel at home. By the way,it's a good idea to visit in September when the weather is cooler.And don't forget to try the hot pot! Looking forward to your visit! Yours, Li Hua 第7 听力原文： Text 1:运动手表 W:Besides monitoring my heart rate,this sports watch can also guide me when I'm doing breathing exercises! M:Yeah,it has quite a few functions.My favorite one is actually its"Water-drinking Reminder". Text2:信件 M:Sally,there's a letter for you. W:Oh,great!I bet it's the offer letter from GreenTech!Let me see...ugh,it's only an advertisement flyer. Text3:庆祝节日 W:Many people are boating on the lake,and there's a golden boat!Is it a race? M:No.The locals are celebrating an annual festival,which is a key tradition in this country W:I noticed the rowers are rowing with one leg! M:That's a special part of this festival. Text4:空调故障 M:It's so cold in the living room. W:I turned on the air conditioner,but it's not working and is showing an"FO"error code. M:I'll call a repairman.Let's stay in the bedroom or the study.The air conditioners in both rooms are fine. Text5:餐厅对比 W:I'd like to go to the restaurant downstairs.Its food is delicious and the service is fast. M:That's true,but considering I'm running low on money,I'll go to Charlie's Restaurant. Text6:判断日出日落 W:7Guess whether it's sunrise or sunset in the photo. M:It's so hard to tell!The sun is on the horizon,and the sky is warm golden.It could be either sunrise or sunset. W:6Take a closer look at the people in the photo. M:6You're riding a bike,Mom is walking the dog,and George is eating a sandwich.DI think I know-it's sunrise!George always has a sandwich for breakfast. W:⑦You got it right! Text7:谨遵医嘱 M:Oh,a power failure?8The TV suddenly went off.What a shame!The main character was just about to uncover the truth! 页共6页 W:Actually,I turned it off.9Ms.Robbins warned you not to overuse your eyes.And I've already reminded you once earlier,8Ian. M:Oh.8I didn't mean to watch so long,but that drama was just too attractive. W:9Don't forget what Ms.Robbins said during the last check-up-if your nearsightedness worsens, you'll need to wear glasses. M:OK.I'll follow her advice and play badminton more often. Text8:榨汁机 W:I freshly juiced three kinds of fruits:the red one is watermelon juice;(10the yellow one is mango juice;the purple one is grape juice.Which one would you like to try? M:10The yellow one...Wow,it tastes great!1DYou were always complaining our juicer was a pain to wash,so it's been unused for ages.I thought you'd never use it again. W:Actually,12all these were made with the new juicer.The new one is easy to wash,though it's a bit noisy when it runs.But for its price,it's totally acceptable. M:12How much did it cost? W:12The original price was 200 yuan,and I got it for a song with a 40%discount. M:That's a good deal.But what should we do with the old one? W:We can sell it in the second-hand market.After all,it's not broken. Text9:积极看待口音问题 W:I just watched the video of my Spanish speech.I have such a strong accent.It's really embarrassing! M:Lucy,13it's completely normal to be influenced by our first languages when speaking a foreign language.My university professor,Mr.Dambar,speaks English with a broad French accent,yet his literature classes are the most popular. W:14But next week,I need to receive a customer from Spain.I'm worried my accent will make me seem unprofessional. M:I used to be in the same boat.When I studied abroad in Italy,I was also concerned about my accent. Later,I realized that it didn't affect the communication at all.Plus,15my accent tells people I can speak more than one language,and that's something to be proud of! W:That's a relief! M:Anyway,the point of speaking a foreign language is to communicate,not to sound like a professional newsreader or TV presenter.16 You can concentrate more on building your vocabulary and practicing some key phrases you'll often use in professional settings. Text 10:一位建筑师的生平 W:Nicholas Grimshaw was an excellent architect who designed many buildings.1He was best known for famous landmarks like the Eden Project in Cornwall,England.He passed away in 2025 at the age of 85. 第8页 18 Grimshaw was born into a creative family in Hove,England.His father was an aircraft engineer and his mother was a portrait painter.From 1959 to 1962,he studied at the Edinburgh College of Art before winning a scholarship to attend the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. After many years in business with his friend Terry Farrell,Grimshaw started his own company in 1980. Grimshaw was knighted for his services to architecture in 2002,which is a special honor given by the royal family.19He was president of the Royal Academy of Arts,a London gallery and art school,from 2004 to 2011.20Grimshaw retired in 2019 but didn't stop working.Later,he helped create the Grimshaw Arts and Architecture Foundation,a charity that helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds get into architecture and the creative arts. 共6页