江苏省海安高级中学2026-2027学年高三上学期开学考试英语试题

高三年级 英语 第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节听下面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.What is the woman trying to decide? A.What she will write for a history paper. B.What she will be doing a year from now. C.What she will major in at university. 2.Why is the man annoyed? A.He has to work late. B.The snack machine is broken. C.The woman refused his request 3.What does the man think about the woman? A.She is not understanding B.She is not helpful. C.She is not brave. 4.What will the speakers probably watch? A.A romantic drama. B.An adventure movie. C.A historical documentary. 5.What is the woman mainly impressed by? A.The team's effort to reduce waste. B.The new cafeteria in the school. C.The number of people in the program. 第二节听下面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 are the speakers probably about to do? A.Take an exam. B.Deliver a speech. C.Attend a job interview. 7.What is the man's philosophy for dealing with stress? A.Concentrate on controllable aspects. B.Consider everything thoroughly. C.Make detailed plans in advance. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Where are the speakers probably? A.In a car showroom. B.In a parking lot. C.In a car. 9.What does the woman save money on? A.Parking fees. B.Charging fees. C.Public transport tickets. 高三英语（共5页） 第1页 10.How could public transport help drivers according to the man? A.By bringing down car prices. B.By freeing up parking spaces. C.By reducing the amount of traffic. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Why did Jamie get to bed late last night? A.He was having trouble falling asleep. B.He was catching the night train. C.He was comforting a friend. 12.What happened to the woman's sister? A.She had a heart problem at 23. B.She was hospitalized due to stress and sleep issues. C.She recovered from a mental disorder. 13.How does the woman feel about Jamie's habits? A.Concerned. B.Pleased. C.Annoyed. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the main purpose of the science fair? A.To show students'talents and creativity. B.To sell tickets to the science museum. C.To teach students about AI technology. 15.What can the woman's robot do? A.Sing. B.Dance. C.Play a musical instrument. 16.What does the woman hope to get? A.A set of drums. B.A new computer. C.A museum membership. 17.What is the woman going to do next? A.Fix her computer. B.See the noticeboard C.Improve her invention. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A.How to land a satisfying career opportunity. B.How to keep up with the changing job market. C.How to work with AI and smart robots. 19.Who is the speaker probably talking to? A.High school students.B.College students. C.Young job seekers. 20.Which skills are at the top of employers'lists according to the speaker? A.Communication and language skills B.Relationship building and teamwork. C.Problem-solving and original thinking. 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 Get ready for the 2026 Graceful Envelope Contest-this year's theme is Courage and Creativity.Please note that your submission includes two parts:the entry envelope and the carrier envelope. Requirements for the Carrier Envelope:We ask that all contest entry envelopes (<7x9 inches,with original artwork and calligraphy)be placed inside a plain carrier envelope(any size, no external art)that is clearly marked on the front with the contest address (see below)and with correct postage(邮资). Stamps:The 2026 contest will continue to require at least one stamp on the contest entry envelope (preferably one that integrates with the design),but it need not have the full correct postage.For student entries mailed together by a teacher,postage on the contest entry envelope is not required.However,integration of at least one stamp into the design does strengthen a submission. Information: Write your name,address,email,contest division (Adult,Grades 9-12,Grades 5-8)and Instagram account (if you wish,for winner publicity)on the back of the Entry Envelope Incomplete information will cause disqualification. Submission Evaluation Deadline:All carrier envelopes must be submitted by May 31 or they will be disqualified. Address:The Graceful Envelope Contest,P.O.Box 3688,Merrifield,VA 22116. Judging Criteria:Entries are judged only on the FRONT based on the contest theme, calligraphy,design,and stamp use. Prizes:Winners receive certificates and online publication. A Judge's Perspective My advice to entrants is to think outside the box regarding the theme- reject the most obvious ideas!Really let yourself go in thinking of different approaches to the subject.I see each entry envelope as a natural integration of three parts:solid lettering;creative design or illustration;and stamps relating to the theme. 21.What can a carrier envelope be like? 3。 a红8北A2i宿 The Graoeful Envelope Contest The Graceful Envelope Contest. PO.Box 3688,Merrifield,VA 22116 2.0.Bag3688Mar21a22i6 高三英语（共5页） 第2页 22.What will definitely disqualify a student from the contest? A.Mailing the entry on May 30. B.Leaving out the participant division. C.Lacking the Instagram account. D.Turning in an unstamped entry envelope. 23.What does the judge suggest the participants do? A.Integrate natural elements. B.Adopt traditional ways. C.Highlight innovative thinking. D.Explore diverse subjects. B For three decades,Camilleri,a Canadian fashion designer,had made a name for herself dressing A-listers.Her beautiful,delicate styles from leather,to evening wear,to custom outfits were featured on the covers of the hottest magazines. But when Turnbull-a well-known journalist and wheelchair user since a terrible accident left her disabled in 1983-approached her to design stylish,comfortable clothes to fit her body through the seasons,Camilleri realized her real calling was to help bring fashion to a completely under-served community."I had no idea that someone in a chair had any different clothing needs than you or I,"says the designer."The world was my market because nobody had ever done this before."In 2004 Camilleri opened a store specially for people who use wheelchairs. "Everything we do,the starting point is from a seated frame.So what happens when you're sitting?What happens to the clothes?Where are they getting together?"Camilleri explains."We really had to recreate the patterns to suit a seated frame." Her custom creations have changed lives.Winkelaar has been in a wheelchair since a car accident two weeks before his fourth birthday.Until he met Camilleri,he lacked confidence in his appearance and was afraid of entering the clothing stores because he had trouble finding trousers that fit properly.Salah has spastic cerebral palsy(痉挛性脑瘫). She says clothing stores are always daunting places full of pieces out of reach.Salah says she carries herself differently now and she is more confident in her appearance.Being able to have access to fashionable functional clothing gives her a lot of dignity. "Camilleri's pieces are now part of an exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum,and her success in a new rare market has not gone unnoticed in the mainstream fashion world.She is a truly brilliant technician.She puts fashion and confidence within reach of the disabled," Canadian television personality and fashion critic Jeanne Beker says. 24.What drives Camilleri to open a store? A.Making a profit. B.Seeking fame. C.Meeting a challenge. D.Providing service. 25.Which of the following can replace the underlined word"daunting"in paragraph 4? A.Frightening. B.Inspiring. C.Comforting. D.Striking. 26.Which of the following can best describe Camilleri? A.Ambitious and hardworking.B.Caring and far-sighted. C.Determined and conventional.D.Creative and stubborn. 27.What message does Beker want to convey in the last paragraph? A.Camilleri is a highly original thinker. B.Camilleri is a successful fashion pioneer. C.Camilleri is a critical technician leader. D.Camilleri is a productive market advisor. C In the animal kingdom,counting skills are known to help grab bigger meals or find safety in group sizes.But clownfish may have uncovered another"value"in numbers:identification. Despite their cute appearance,.clownfish are territorial and aggressive(富于攻击性的) When they spot a member of their own species moving towards their place,they attack,biting and throwing out unwelcome visitors.There are 28 different species of clownfish,however.So how do they actually tell friends from enemies? Depending on the species,clownfish can have anywhere from zero to three white stripes ()Previous research suggested the fish pay close attention to these markings.In a 2022 study,scientists found clownfish display more aggressive behavior (e.g.,running after or biting others)toward fish with vertical stripes compared with those with horizontal stripes. This time around,ecologist Hayashi and colleagues assumed the fish could actually count those stripes.They placed 50 young,lab-raised common clownfish-which display the typical orange pattern like "Nemo"(a clownfish with three stripes from the film Finding Nemo)-into individual water tanks.Then,the researchers added other clownfish species,which had white stripes ranging from 0 to 3 and were protected inside a see-through case,in the original clownfish's territory and filmed their reaction.The "native"fish couldn't run after or bite the newcomers,but they could still rush them and stare them down.And that's what happened when the newcomers wore the same number of stripes as the resident clownfish. They found that the native clownfish were the hardest on members of their own species with three white stripes.Those fish were run after and bitten 10 times more than those without stripes.Attacks on those fish were two times more frequent than on single-striped ones,and 1.3 times more frequent than on double-striped ones.It turned out that the researchers'assumption had solid evidence. Even so,biologist Rhodes questions whether the animals are really counting or just noticing more white coloration on the attacked fish."Maybe researchers could further clarify clownfish's calculating capacity,"adds Rhodes."An experiment that goes beyond stripes could help.Could these fish learn,for example,to prefer two squares to three squares?" 28.What new use of counting skills have clownfish demonstrated? A.Building up a large group. B.Making out potential threats. C.Finding reliable food sources.D.Measuring the size of their territory 29.What did the 2022 study about clownfish focus on? A.The way they defend their territory. B.The diversity of their stripe patterns. C.The impact of their aggression on other species. D.The role of stripe patterns in their behavioral reaction. 30.Which of the following is a Nemo-like clownfish most likely to attack? A.A three-striped fish. B.A double-striped fish. 高三英语（共5页） 第3页 C.A fish with one stripe. D.A fish without stripes. 31.What is the author's purpose in mentioning Rhodes in the last paragraph? A.To point out the significance of the study. B.To lead to an alternative viewpoint on the study. C.To show appreciation of clownfish's learning ability. D.To support the researchers'findings about clownfish. D Having to find a toilet during long road trips is,now,no longer a pain as Chinese electric vehicle engineers are prepared to roll out a fleet of cars featuring built-in toilets. They're putting a little restroom in your vroom-vroom. Seres,Chinese carmaker specializing in high-end electric vehicles (NEVs)and intelligent technology,has been granted a patent for what it calls an"in-vehicle toilet"that slides under a passenger's seat for mid-trip use.The feature is meant to "satisfy users' toilet needs on long journeys,while camping or while staying in the car,"according to the patent Seres filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration. And,as if the ability to relieve yourself while on the run isn't cool enough,the carmakers reportedly plan to equip the loo (to appear with either the push of a button or through voice-activated commands.To limit strong,unpleasant smells,the loo comes with a fan and an exhaust pipe,implemented to channel smells out of the car.Waste is collected in a tank that has to be emptied manually.The toilet also boasts a rotating heating element that evaporates urine(蒸发尿液)and dries other waste.When not in use, the toilet is hidden beneath the seat,making full use of the space inside a car without requiring more room. Seres,based in Chongqing,has not announced an official release of vehicles with the onboard bathroom.It's unclear if cars boasting the luxurious toilets will ever,actually,hit the Chinese electric vehicle market.It's a booming industry with innovators claiming to pump out the trendiest,most futuristic frills(),including everything from the ability to fly down NYC roadways at over 200 MPH to literally flying in the sky. In-vehicle toilets,however,are much more rare,but not totally unprecedented.A 1954 car Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith Limousine,featuring a passenger seat pot by Joseph J Mascuch,sold for $150,000.The brainchild of the inventor from New Jersey makes it possible for travelers in their luxurious rides to finalize deals from the inbuilt telephone before taking a bottle from the gold-plated toilet-cum-champagne cooler under the seat cushion. Now that's taking a leak in luxury. 32.Why does Seres roll out cars with built-in toilets? A.To match car telephones. B.To beat other carmakers. C.To promote intelligent technology.D.To meet users'toilet needs on trips. 33.Which aspects of in-vehicle toilet does Paragraph 3 focus on? A.Price and market. B.Origin and history. C.Design and function. D.Brand and competition. 34.Why is Joseph J Mascuch mentioned? A.To promote his latest invention. B.To explain how to make a car toilet. C.To show his fame in the car industry. D.To prove in-vehicle toilets are not novel. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Futuristic Frills:Built-in Toilets in EVs B.Granted Patent:Groundbreaking revolution C.Flying Vehicles:Amazing Traffic Innovation D.Outdoor Travel:Convenient Camping Equipment 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。 Nothing is worse than needing rain and then having a number of storms finally roll through only to leave your yard full of standing water.Fortunately,the easiest way to manage such issue in your yard is creating a rain garden. 36 They normally contain pollinator )-friendly native plants because they have deeper roots than non-native decorative plants.So they are better able to absorb water instead of allowing it to pool and sit on the surface. Even if standing water isn't a problem,rain gardens offer other advantages.Because they contain native plants,they provide habitats for important pollinators and attract more birds to your yard.37 After a storm,runoff from your yard picks up rubbish and sometimes chemical pollutants,carrying them downhill to the nearest waterway.A rain garden stops this overflow by trapping the water and using soil and plant roots to purify it.38 This also prevents flooding,as it keeps heavy rainwater from rushing into waterways all at once. Then how to make your own rain garden?39 It's easiest to choose an area that's already lower than the rest of your yard and tends to collect water.However,you'll also want to make sure the rain garden is at least 10 feet from your house and away from any underground facilities or tree roots. Once you've found the perfect place,it's time to dig your garden and choose your plants. It's a good idea to plant a mixture of different kinds of plants.Luckily,because they're full of native plants,rain gardens don't need much care besides some weeding and watering during the first year.40 A.To get started,select the right location. B.All done,just relax and enjoy a better environment. C.Many people love growing vegetables in their yards D.The clean water then recharges groundwater supplies. E.Rain gardens can also help protect local water systems. F.Rain gardens are easy-care plots in low-lying yard areas G.But remember to design one based on local rainfall conditions. 高三英语（共5页） 第4页 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。 Kashif Hoda was waiting for a train when a young man asked him for directions.Mr. Hoda was 41 by the man's thick-framed glasses,but he did not realize that they were smart glasses and that a small white light indicated that they were 42 A few minutes later,the same man,a Harvard junior named AnhPhu Nguyen, 43 him again and asked,"Do you 44 to work on community issues?" Mr.Hoda was 45.He currently worked in biotechnology but had previously been a journalist 46 social matters. T've read your__47 before,”Mr.Nguyen said.“That's super cool..” They shook hands before Mr.Hoda 48 his train,still processing how strange the 49 had been.A week later,he found out just how strange:he had been a guinea pig in an experiment.Mr.Nguyen and a fellow Harvard student,Caine Ardayfio, had built glasses used for identifying 50 in real time,and had 51 them on two "real people"at the subway station,including Mr.Hoda.Now the two students asked Mr.Hoda for his 52 to feature him in a video,and he agreed,believing it to be an important demonstration of what new technology could achieve.The video went viral. Mr.Nguyen explained in an interview that their system relied on widely 53 technologies."All the tools were there.We just had the idea to combine them together." He added that they had no desire to commercialize this project and had 54 wanted to show it was possible.He also encouraged people to 55 their information from data broker sites that can reveal private details. 41.A.guided B.struck C.challenged D.inspired 42.A.recording B.charging C.loading D.reflecting 43.A.helped B.questioned C.approached D.invited 44.A.remember B.intend C.regret D.happen 45.A.shocked B.amused C.embarrassed D.relieved 46.A.solving B.organizing C.reforming D.covering 47.A.novel B.poem C.work D.diary 48.A.looked for B.got on C.waved at D.signaled for 49.A.adventure B.relationship C.encounter D.task 50.A.strangers B.journalists C.students D.friends 51.A.discovered B.placed C.based D.demonstrated 52.A.forgiveness B.permission C.information D.application 53.A.advertised B.available C.unpopular D.debated 54.A.suddenly B.occasionally C.immediately D.simply 55.A.obtain B.remove C.update D.analyze 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 On April 4,the first day of the Qingming holidays,26-year-old Sun Yiheng traveled a long distance to a tea garden in Huzhou to experience firsthand the traditional art of tea picking.For Sun,tea has long been an essential part of daily life in China,which made her eager to discover 56 fresh tea leaves turn into the drink we enjoy.Visiting during spring,a season associated with renewal,also 57 (offer)her a chance to experience nature up close. Sun is not alone.On China's lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu,58 (post) about tea garden visits and tea culture experiences across the country are increasingly common. The 59 (enthusiastic)about tea-picking experiences reflects a growing desire among young Chinese 60 (step)into tradition in a more tangible way,said Zhu Yi,an associate professor at China Agricultural University in Beijing. Zhang Menglu,head of Pu'er Tengyi Tea Co.,oversees about 240 hectares of tea gardens in Pu'er.During peak season,80 to 120 participants pour into her tea garden daily where staff members teach them to identify the right buds ()pick carefully,61 work through each step of processing,so that they leave 62 the tea they have made themselves. Experiential tea picking in these gardens typically focuses on 63 (young) plantation trees,which are easier to manage and better suited for both educational tours and photo-oriented visits.By contrast,access to ancient tea trees 64(keep)within specified zones to minimize human impact,which allows visitors to take part in immersive experiences while also 65 (gain)an awareness of ecological protection,according to Zhang. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 你校英文报Opinion'”栏目正在进行征稿，请你就影响未来职业选择的三个要素：兴趣 与热情(interest and passion)，工资与个人发展(salary and self-development),和社会认 可与期待(social recognition and expectations),按重要性排序，并阐述理由。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Ranking My Career Choice Essentials 高三英语（共5页） 第5页 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的 短文。 Asher loved spending time in his grandfather's garden.Every evening,he carefully held the watering can as his grandfather showed him how to pour just the right amount on each plant."These plants need us,Asher,"Grandpa often said."If we take care of them, they will take care of us." Asher loved plants.He loved their bright green leaves,the way they danced in the wind,and how fresh they smelled after rain.Plants made him feel calm and safe.But when it came to people,Asher was not so confident.At school,he was one of the quietest kids. While others laughed and played loudly,he often sat alone,unsure how to join them. One afternoon during break,Asher walked past the big oak tree (near the playground.A group of kids stood nearby,pulling leaves from its lower branches and throwing them into the air."Look!Leaf rain!"one of them shouted,laughing. Asher's chest tightened.He loved trees.He knew that leaves helped trees breathe and grow.He wanted to say something,but fear held him back.What if they laughed at him? What if they ignored him?After a moment,he turned away and walked back to the classroom without saying a word. That evening,Asher sat in the garden with his grandfather,watering the plants as usual,but his mind was not at peace.His silence did not escape Grandpa.After a while, Asher shared what had happened at school and how he felt.He explained that he wanted to protect the tree but did not feel brave enough. His grandfather listened carefully.He told Asher that courage does not mean being fearless.It means doing what is right,even when fear is present.He reminded Asher that change often begins with one small voice and one brave choice.Those words stayed in Asher's mind all night. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 The next day during break,Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. The kids soon agreed to Asher's suggestion. 英语 参考答案： 1-5 CBABA 6-10AACBC 11-15 CBAAC 16-20 BCBAC 21-23CBC 24-27 DABB 28-31 BDAB 32-35 DCDA 36-40 FEDAB 41-45 BACDA 46-50 DCBCA 51-55 DBBDB 56.how 57.offered 58.posts 59.enthusiasm 60.to step 61.and 62.with 63.younger 64.is kept 65.gaining 第一节（满分15分） One possible version Ranking My Career Choice Essentials Choosing a proper career counts as a life-altering decision for youngsters.I rank my core career priorities from the most to the least important:interest and passion, salary and self-development,social recognition and expectations. My top priority is interest and passion.Genuine interest fuels perseverance amid hardships,bringing priceless spiritual satisfaction.Jobs without passion will eventually turn dull.Next comes salary and self-development:salary covers my daily necessities,while self-development equips me with lasting competitiveness against ongoing industrial updates.I put social recognition and expectations in third place,for earning public respect and meeting societal standards serve as powerful motivation. Overall,I value inner satisfaction and future progress above immediate material benefits in career selection. 第二节（满分25分） One possible version The next day during break,Asher saw the same kids pulling leaves just like before. This time,he didn't walk away.His heart pounded,but Grandpa's words echoed in his mind:courage means doing what is right even when you are afraid.Taking a shaky breath,Asher stepped forward."Hey,"he said,his voice barely above a whisper. "Please stop."The kids turned,surprised."Leaves help trees breathe,"Asher continued,trying to sound calm."If you pull them all off,the tree could get sick and die."For a long moment,nobody spoke.Then one boy dropped the leaf in his hand. "Really?"he asked."I never thought about that."Asher nodded,feeling a small wave of confidence.“Instead of hurting it,,”he suggested,.“we could protect it together.” The kids soon agreed to Asher's suggestion.They fetched cardboard and bright markers from the classroom and made a large sign that read,"Protect Our Tree-It Gives Us Shade and Clean Air."Together,they tied it to the oak tree.Over the next few weeks,the group took turns watering the tree and picking up litter around it. Asher no longer sat alone during break.He stood and laughed with his new friends under the spreading branches.One afternoon,Grandpa came to pick him up and saw the sign.His eyes shone with pride."You see,Asher?"he said quietly."You took care of the tree,and the tree brought you friends."Asher smiled,feeling the warm sun and an even warmer sense of belonging.He finally understood:when we take care of plants,they take care of us in ways we never expect. 听力原文： Text 1 M:What would you say is your favorite subject at high school? W:If you asked me a year ago,I would have said math,but now I'm really into history. M:Then that's what you should look to study at university. W:OK.I'll give it some thought. Text 2 W:Hey,where's my chocolate? M:Still in the machine.That thing ate my money but didn't give out what I paid for!I'm getting tired of this.I'm calling the repair guy,right now. W:Good idea!I need sugar if I'm going to be working overtime! Text 3 M:There's a spider in the bathroom.I can't go in! W:Oh,come on,it won't hurt you.It is more scared of you than you are of it. M:You don't get it.Even thinking about it makes me shake.I wish you understood my fears better. Text 4 M:What film are we watching tonight?Not a documentary.I want something fun. No slow dramas -I nearly fell asleep last time. W:Agreed!We need something fast-paced. M:Perfect!Running,battles...that's more like it. Text 5 W:I heard your school started a recycling program.Is it working? M:It's going great!Despite our small team,we've already convinced the cafeteria to stop using plastic cups. W:That's impressive.It's not easy getting people to change their habits! Text 6 W:Oh,gosh...My hands are shaking like mad!I probably won't even be able to hold my pen once we get in there,let alone answer any of the questions. M:Take a deep breath.You've done a lot of reviews.You're going to do fine. W:How are you always so relaxed? M:I don't know.I just think what's the point of driving myself crazy?Just focus on the things I have control over.Anything outside of that is not my business. W:Hmmm...I guess you're right. M:As a wise person once said,"Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles;it simply takes away today's peace." Text 7 W:Shall I drop you off at your home? M:Yes,please!Wow,it's certainly quiet! W:Energy-efficient,too.I get 380 km from a single charge.Plus,the parking place of my office has free charging points for employees.It's saving me hundreds! M:That's really a good thing. W:Everyone should make the change to electric.It would save the planet!And they're so affordable now. M:But there aren't nearly enough public chargers available.And not everyone has the room or the money for a private one.Personally,I think public transport is a better solution. W:Why?There's never a bus when you need it,and the trains are always late. M:I agree.But that's why we should invest in improvements.It would benefit everyone,including drivers,not least because there would be fewer cars on the road. W:Yeah,I see your point.Maybe the answer is a mix of both. Text 8 W:The other option is to catch the 4:42 train.It's more expensive,but it also doesn't stop at every single station on the way.What do you think? M:Can you say that again?Sorry,I can hardly keep my eyes open today. W:Were you out partying last night? M:No,my friend's going through a bad time,and I was on the phone with him until 3:00 a.m. W:Oh,Jamie!You need to look after yourself. M:It's fine！What do they say??“I can catch up on sleep later!” W:But staying up so late is really bad for your health.Lack of sleep can cause serious problems. M:Oh,come on.I'm only twenty-three. W:So?Twelve years ago,my sister ended up in hospital with heart problems caused by stress and a long-term lack of sleep. M:Gosh…Really? W:Yes,and she was thirty-five at the time.Bad habits add up,and poor sleep can have long-term effects on your heart,brain,and mental health. M:Wow,okay.Point taken!I'll start taking it more seriously. Text 9 M:Helen,have you seen the noticeboard today? W:No,I haven't gone past it.Is there something new? M:Yes!The school is organizing a science fair next month.All students are invited to submit a project to display their talents and creativity W:Sounds interesting.I could enter my new musical robot. M:Can it sing? W:No,but it can use the drum to reproduce any song once it has heard it. M:How did you manage that? W:I used an AI to analyze the song.It can not only copy the pattern,but adapt it as well.Or at least,I hope it will.I'm still working on it. M:I think you have a good chance of winning the top prize. W:Thank you.What are the prizes? M:First place wins a brand new computer.Second and third get a year's membership to the science museum. W:I could really use a new computer.Mine keeps crashing when I do complex programming on it. M:Well,if you're lucky,you'll win a shiny new one. W:Luck has nothing to do with it.This requires round-the-clock design and operation.In fact,I should go home to start on it right now.Thanks for letting me know. Text 10 Good morning,everyone.Your generation finds itself in an interesting situation. Right now,you're studying for an exam that will hopefully get you into college and prepare you for a successful career.At the same time,you're watching the world of work changing and rebuilding itself before your eyes.With thousands of jobs already lost to AI and robots,how can you ensure that the path you choose won't lead you to a "dead end"?The answer lies in developing skills that machines cannot easily replace. For example,computers can process information quickly,but they still struggle with creative solutions and complex decision-making.People who can think independently to find solutions and bring fresh ideas will always be most valued by employers. Secondly,no matter how advanced technology becomes,businesses will still need people who can work well with others,share ideas positively,and build relationships with a variety of people.Also thanks to working from home,many of us are already working with people from different backgrounds.So language skills,mental flexibility,and cultural awareness are becoming more and more important. Of course,the careers of today may not even exist tomorrow.So,be open to change and to learning new things,as this is the only way to keep pace in such a fast-moving world.