辽宁省鞍山市海城市高级中学2026-2027学年度上学期暑假作业验收英语试卷

海城高中2026-2027学年度上学期（2028届）暑假作业验收 英语试卷 命题人：高二英语组 审校人：高二英语组 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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，从题中给出的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 Jason responsible for? A. Delivering the speech. B. Collecting materials. C. Making the slides. 2. Where are probably the speakers? A. In the classroom. B. In the canteen. C. At home. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The piano competition. B. The man’s music career. C. Daniel’s achievements. 4. What does the man invite the woman to do? A. Watch a movie. B. Try special drinks. C. Visit a science museum. 5. Which book is challenging for the woman to read? A. The Little Prince. B. The Great Gatsby. C. Wonder. 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。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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Why does the woman mention the Ancient Tea Horse Road? A. To show the Old Town of Lijiang’s role in trade. B. To explain the origin of Lijiang locals’ lifestyle. C. To stress the popularity of the Old Town of Lijiang. 7. What makes the Old Town of Lijiang particularly special? A. Its traditional tea-growing techniques. B. Its well-preserved ancient buildings. C. The unique culture of the Naxi people. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. How many gold medals did China win at the World Games 2025? A. 48. B. 39. C. 36. 9. Which country will host the World Games 2029? A. Armenia. B. Germany. C. Ukraine. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 10. What color camera does the woman intend to purchase? A. Black. B. White. C. Silver. 11. What is the date today? A. July 21. B. July 22. C. July 23. 12. What will the woman do next? A. Make a payment in advance. B. Tell the man her phone number. C. Look at other models of cameras. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 13. Who is the judge of the biology group? A. Mr. Davies. B. Mr. Evans. C. Ms. White. 14. What can the mini machine built by the man’s group do? A. Do 3D-printing. B. Launch ping-pong balls. C. Perform math calculations. 15. What innovation did Sarah’s team add to their project? A. Sound effects. B. A larger model. C. Shining pieces. 16. What did the coding club use a robot to do? A. Solve a Rubik’s cube. B. Guard the entrance. C. Read a textbook. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17. Where did the students from the DRC find the materials for their artworks? A. In art supply stores. B. In their immediate environment. C. At Kinshasa’s Academy of Fine Arts. 18. What do the students from the DRC expect to achieve through their artworks? A. Raising awareness about social issues. B. Collecting money for their art activities. C. Introducing new methods to art education. 19. What does Savant’s Tire Man reveal? A. The spread of fake news. B. Poor recycling systems in Kinshasa. C. The overuse of the DRC’s natural resources. 20. What is the artwork Robot Announce made of? A. Broken radio parts. B. Plastic bottles. C. Feathers and used CDs 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Four South Pacific’s Cruise Destinations New Caledonia Mixing French and Pacific beauty, New Caledonia is a different destination. Visiting the world’s largest enclosed salty lake on the 11-day South Pacific: Vanuatu& Lifou sailing, you can taste coffee in the city at a Parisian-style cafe. In the capital, Noumea, discover how French culture deeply influences city life. And don’t miss the archaeologically striking Tjibaou Cultural Center. Vanuatu Cruise (航游) among Vanuatu’s 80 islands on NCL’s 11-day South Pacific: Vanuatu& Lifou sailing aboard Norwegian Spirit. Explore the local markets in Port Vila for handicrafts, or visit the popular Mele Cascades, where you can swim underneath a thundering waterfall. Mystery Island is the perfect place to spend the day unwinding, walking or just appreciating the beauty of the South Pacific. New Zealand New Zealand is a wilderness best viewed from the water. With many departures available, sail on the 14-day Australia & New Zealand — Melbourne & Milford Sound route. Carved by glaciers (冰川), the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord is surrounded by mountain rocks. When in New Zealand, it would be a shame not to try a local wine. While there are plenty of onboard bars, head out on a shore journey to explore the Hawke’s Bay wine. Fiji In Fiji, find wild swimming spots, bathe in natural hot springs, lower yourself into volcanic mud pools and swim among schools of curious fish. But as astonishing as its beauty is, it’s the people that make Fiji so special — their warmth is a highlight of the 14-day South Pacific — Fiji, Vanuatu & Airlie Beach course. Guests can visit a local village for a unique cultural experience. 21. What sets New Caledonia apart from the other destinations? A. Popular bars. B. A mixed culture. C. Ancient local villages. D. Water-based activities. 22. What do Vanuatu and Fiji have in common? A. Pools of volcanic mud and hot springs. B. Parisian-style cafes along the island shore. C. Swimming opportunities in natural settings. D. A spot of a 14-day South Pacific sailing route. 23. Which destination does a heritage explorer prefer? A. Vanuatu. B. Fiji. C. New Caledonia. D. New Zealand. B Life can be challenging, particularly for people with autism (自闭症). It is a disorder that does not have one single cause and can take many forms. Most often, it creates difficulty in communicating and interacting with others. Severe autism may leave someone unable to speak entirely or function without assistance. But many people with autism have led rewarding or even outstanding lives. One such person is Haley Moss. As a three-year-old, Haley was able to do difficult tasks such as finishing large puzzles. However, she couldn’t say simple words like “Mommy.” The concerned parents took her to a doctor. After careful examination, the doctors diagnosed (诊断) her as having autism. At the time, the family was given some extremely negative news. “My parents were told that I would be lucky to have friends or even hold a minimum wage job,” Haley said. Yet, by getting professional help, Haley was able to join regular school classes at four. She did quite well at school, although with her poor social skills, it was hard for her to make friends. Eventually, Haley became so successful that she made history. After graduating from the University of Miami, she got hired by a law firm and became the first autistic lawyer in Florida. Being a lawyer wasn’t her first choice of career, though. Previous to going to law school, she studied psychology (心理学) and considered becoming a psychologist to help others with autism. However, Haley discovered she didn’t enjoy the science classes, so she decided that becoming a lawyer would fit her interests better. In addition to being a legal professional, Haley has also published books and has a talent for painting. Most definitely, Haley has far exceeded those original low expectations of her and proven the experts wrong. In short, she has become a role model for others with autism. 24. What can be inferred about autism according to paragraph 1? A. It affects people in different ways. B. It leads to the loss of speech function. C. It is a disorder that can be easily cured. D. It prevents people from leading successful lives. 25. What negative prediction did Haley’s parents receive from the doctor? A. Haley would never learn to speak. B. Haley would struggle with puzzles. C. Haley would fail to graduate from school. D. Haley might not have friends or hold a basic job. 26. Why did Haley choose to become a lawyer instead of a psychologist? A. She thought psychology too difficult to learn. B. She hoped to become the first autistic lawyer. C. She wanted to help people with autism as a lawyer. D. She realized entering the field of law better suited her interests. 27. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Career in Law: The Journey of Haley Moss. B. Overcoming Challenges: The Story of Autism. C. Haley Moss: Overcoming Autism and Making History. D. Understanding Autism: Causes and Challenges. C Although the shortcomings of the world’s dependence on plastics are all too obvious, the benefits they provide are all too easily ignored. Materials made from plastics are lighter, and cheaper and easier to produce. These materials have become vital in everything from building to car making. Plastics have also eased the world’s dependence on older materials, and on the living beings, from which many of them came. There are perhaps 10 million pianos in the world. If all the white keys were made of ivory, how many elephants would remain? Just as the benefits of plastics are often unseen, however, so are some potential harms. Now there is growing concern about what happens when they break up into micro pieces invisible to the eye. In the past decade such “microplastics” have been found in food chains, in human brains and even in the snow of Antarctica. To deal with the plastics pollution the best approach is not to ban plastics, but to manage them more carefully. Better recycling technologies, now under development, are one part of the answer. The percentage of plastics which end up being recycled has doubled in the past two decades, but it is still only 9%. This is not because people do not care about the planet. It is because recycling is harder and more costly than most people realise. Greater use should therefore be made of landfill. When properly managed and well monitored, this is far less environmentally ruinous than often believed, and can be simpler and more effective. It also sidesteps the risk that plastics sent across the world for recycling will be dumped or burned. Incinerator (焚烧炉), which can both produce energy and allow the resulting carbon to be trapped, are a useful choice too, though they are also unpopular. Fortnum, a Finnish company, has found a way to turn the hydrocarbons (烃) back into plastic materials. Such innovation should be built on. When it comes to plastics, the benefits are very much greater than most people will allow and so is the potential for managing the costs. 28. Why does the author mention the example of piano keys in paragraph 1? A. To argue that pianos should only be made from plastics. B. To stress the environmental benefits of using plastics. C. To show how plastic materials have replaced natural resources. D. To explain the environmental impact of using traditional materials. 29. What is the main reason for the low rate of plastic recycling? A. The risks caused by recycling. B. The undeveloped recycling technology. C. The difficulty and high cost of recycling. D. People’s lack of concern for the environment. 30. What does the underlined word “sidestep” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Increases. B. Encourages. C. Avoids. D. Represents. 31. What is the author’s overall attitude toward the future of plastic management? A. Optimistic. B. Hopeless. C. Indifferent. D. Critical. D For years, sugar has been labeled a primary cause behind the global rise in diabetes (糖尿病), especially type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, groundbreaking research from Brigham Young University challenges this broad assumption. A large-scale study reveals a crucial detail: the source and form of sugar matter significantly when it comes to diabetes risk. The findings paint a contrasting picture. On one hand, sugars consumed in liquid form — specifically through sugar-sweetened beverages like soda and even 100% fruit juice — were consistently linked to a sharply increased risk of developing T2D. On the other hand, sugars naturally present in or added to solid, nutrient-dense whole foods (such as whole fruits, dairy products, or whole grains) appeared to be far less harmful or potentially even protective. Why is there such a big difference? Researchers point to metabolism (新陈代谢). Liquid sugars from drinks act like isolated sugar floods entering the system. They cause rapid and large spikes in blood sugar, overwhelming the liver. This metabolic disruption leads to increased liver fat and insulin resistance-key factors in T2D development. Conversely, sugars added to solid foods are released much more slowly into the bloodstream. The fiber, fat, protein, and other beneficial nutrients naturally accompanying the sugar in these whole foods act as buffers, reducing the glycemic (血糖的) impact and preventing the liver from being overloaded. The study delivers a clear warning about fruit juice. Despite containing some vitamins, its high concentration of liquid sugar makes it a poor substitute for whole fruit. The vital fiber present in whole fruit, crucial for moderating blood sugar response, is largely missing in juice. “This study emphasizes the need for even stricter recommendations for liquid sugars such as those in sugar-sweetened beverages and fruit juice, as they appear to harmfully associate with metabolic health,” said Della Corte, one of the lead researchers. “Rather than criticizing all added sugars, future dietary guidelines might consider the different effects of sugar based on its source and form.” 32. Which form of sugar consumption brings a higher T2D risk? A. Sugar from whole grains and dairy products. B. Sugar naturally found in whole fruits. C. Sugar added to nutrient-dense solid foods. D. Sugar present in various liquid drinks. 33. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A. The reasons for sugar metabolism. B. The benefits of sugar metabolism. C. The differences in sugar metabolism. D. The significance of sugar metabolism. 34. To lower the risk of T2D, which practice is most likely supported by the study? A. Avoiding dairy products containing sugar. B. Replacing soda drinks with whole fruits. C. Increasing consumption of 100% fruit juice. D. Consuming as much fiber and fat as possible. 35. What can be inferred from Della Corte’s statement about future dietary guidelines? A. They should reconsider the impact of sugar on metabolism. B. They should remove fruit juice from recommendations. C. They should not adopt a one-size-fits-all approach to sugar. D. They should criticize sugars regardless of different effects. 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。 ※ 注意 该题要求涂卡 E=AB F=AC G=AD How to Stay Calm No Matter Who Pushes Your Buttons Have you ever felt like some people exist just to test your patience? 36 But guess what? You don’t have to let such people bother you. The following are some suggestions on becoming untouchable mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Master the Power of Not Caring The first rule of never getting angry: realize that most people aren’t worth the energy it takes to get upset. Think about it — when someone cuts you off in traffic or deliberately tries to provoke (挑衅) you, what do you gain by reacting? 37 38 Stop letting other people’s opinions occupy space in your mind. Here’s your new motto: Not everyone’s opinion matters. Say it. Believe it. Live it. Unless someone is supporting you, feeding you, or holds a legal agreement with you, their opinions hold no real power. Expect People to Be Inconsiderate Accept this difficult truth: many people simply lack basic life awareness. This isn’t about lacking intelligence, 39 . They will cut you off in traffic. They will reply with one-word texts. They will talk during movies. So change your approach: when someone says something rude, laugh. Not a forced, polite laugh — but a genuine, amused chuckle. It throws people off. After all, they expect anger, rather than amusement. Build a High-Tolerance Mindset Here’s the final step: train yourself to be unshakable. How? Practice. Stand in long lines without sighing or complaining. Scroll through social media without reacting to every annoying post. Let someone cut you off in traffic and simply nod. 40 Eventually, nothing will drive you mad. Master these strategies, and you’ll walk through life with the calm of a Zen master and the confidence of a leader. A. Find Someone Supporting You B. Choose Whose Voice You Hear C. it’s because they need opportunities to express themselves. D. Anger only exhausts you, while the other person moves on without caring. E. but about not realizing how their actions affect others. F. The slow walkers, the loud eaters, the overly dramatic ones — yes, them. G. The more you experience annoyances without reacting, the calmer you will become. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The fire raced through Lahaina so fast that it destroyed more than 2,200 buildings, most of them homes. It left more than 7,000 people without their 41 . As the fire was 42 nearer that afternoon, Kalyn Lepre, a 36-year-old designer, grabbed her wallet and drove out of town. She lost everything else in her house including seven surfboards. Lepre surfed almost every day; surfing was a source of 43 and a means to maintain her 44 health. Seeing her surfboards 45 to a pile of fibers (纤维) was shocking. Jud Lau shared the feeling. The 53-year-old Maui native has been 46 the waves since he was a teenager and building surfboards for the last 15 years. “Surfing is a healing thing for surfers — getting in the 47 , connecting to Mother Nature. A surfboard is part of your whole being — 48 in Hawaii, where surfing 49 ,” he says. So he realized he could help the surfers who had lost their boards. Lau started by connecting people who wanted to 50 extra boards. Friends in California collected another boards and shipped them to Lau for him to give them away. But many surfers, like Lepre, used custom (定制的) boards designed to 51 their size or the type of waves they ride. So Lau raised cash donations to cover the cost of 52 for making custom boards and contributed his labor. Lepre 53 him what she’d lost, and Lau carefully built it in his studio. It’s a high-performance board with a sunset fading from yellow to orange. “I cried when I saw it,” says Lepre, emotion 54 in her voice. “Just getting back in the water was one of the most powerful 55 of my life. Jud gifted me back mental healing as well as physical pleasure.” 41. A. aims B. properties C. hometowns D. profits 42. A. attacking B. shooting C. approaching D. sweeping 43. A. imagination B. income C. pleasure D. innovation 44. A. physical B. mental C. fundamental D. environmental 45. A. reduced B. transformed C. degraded D. exposed 46. A. researching B. riding C. adoring D. hunting 47. A. atmosphere B. scenery C. harbour D. ocean 48. A. specifically B. obviously C. especially D. entirely 49. A. originated B. developed C. improved D. survived 50. A. sell B. remove C. deliver D. donate 51. A. fit B. change C. measure D. maximize 52. A. decoration B. metals C. handwork D. materials 53. A. lent B. messaged C. paid D. asked 54. A. welling up B. setting up C. pulling up D. bringing up 55. A. milestones B. resources C. responsibilities D. experiences 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。并将答案填写在答题卡上。 Cheered by warm applause from local people, performers from more than 45 Chinese groups put on wonderful shows in downtown Paris on the weekend 56 (mark) China’s Mid-Autumn Festival. This year’s overseas Mid-Autumn celebration saw the 57 (participate) of several well-known local art organizations, a famous French choir and a folk dance group 58 (include), which brought fresh energy to the event as well as a combination of Eastern and Western culture. This year is the 8th running of this overseas activity, 59 is considered one of the biggest Chinese cultural events in France and one of 60 (meaning) cross-culture activities in Western Europe. Since it started in 2017, the activity 61 (host) by the local Chinese Culture Centre together with the city government of Paris. In addition 62 wonderful stage performances, this year’s event offered many hand-on experience activities, including lantern-making and moon-cake painting, attracting lots of curious 63 (passer-by). Visitors could also taste moon-cakes, a type of 64 (tradition) Chinese dessert that is 65 must-have food for the Mid-Autumn Festival. 第四部分 写作（共两小节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校上周举行了“校园劳动周”活动，请给校英语报投稿。内容包括： 1．活动内容； 2．活动反响。 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。 Campus Labor Week ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I looked out at the smiling faces packed into the school hall. Flashes from cameras lit up in all directions. The applause (掌声) filled my ears. I had really done it. Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. But when the time came, I got up on stage and faced one of my greatest fears — and discovered I could do more than I ever gave myself credit (认可) for. I found a new person inside me, a much more daring, outgoing person who had been hidden all along, just waiting for the opportunity to appear. If not for my teacher, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that opportunity. In the first and second grade, I was extremely shy. I was afraid that I would do or say something wrong, so usually I just listened to other people. I did well in school and I loved to write. I would escape into my writing, where I could be myself and never had to worry about what other people thought of me. My teacher, Mrs. Sather, always encouraged me to write more. She told us to go after our dreams. I think she was one of the first people to see my inner strength. One day, she announced that our class was going to perform a play she had written. “I’ll begin to cast (挑选演员) everyone tomorrow,” she said. “I need someone who is not afraid to be on stage in front of a lot of people to play the lead part of Dorothy. Anybody want to try?” A few excited hands shot up — mine, of course, was not one of them — and Mrs. Sather smiled. “We’ll talk more about it tomorrow,” she said. Then the bell rang and my classmates slowly left the classroom. 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。 When I was loading up my backpack, Mrs. Sather asked me to go to her. _____________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing Mrs. Sather’s words, I realized it was time to make a change. _______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年度上学期（2028届）暑假作业验收 英语试卷答案 听力 1-5 ABCBB 6-10ACCBC 11-15ABBBC 16-20ABACA 阅读理解 21.BCD 24,ADDC 28,BCCA 32, DCBC 七选五 36. FDBEG 完型填空 41-45BCCBA 46-50 BDCAD 51-55ADBAD 语法填空 56. to mark 57. participation 58. included 59. which 60. the most meaningful 61. has been hosted 62. to 63.passers-by 64. traditional 65. a 第四部分 第1节 应用文 Campus Labour Week Last week, our school organized a meaningful activity themed “Camp Labour Week” to foster students’ practical skills and teamwork, which attracted most of the students and achieved desired effects. Various of activities were included, covering many aspects of campus labour. Classroom cleaning and campus gardening were the basic tasks. We even established a cooking workshop, where we could prepare simple meals. The hands-on experience not only strengthened teamwork but also deepened us students’ understanding of daily chores. The event received overwhelming enthusiasm. Both teachers and students spoke highly of it, calling it an “invaluable lesson beyond textbooks.” This enriching week left a lasting impression, reminding us that every effort shapes a better community. 第二节 续写 When I was loading up my backpack, Mrs. Sather asked me to go to her. Mrs. Sather stared into my eyes as if seeing my inner self locked away inside. “I was thinking you were the best choice for the role. I would love you to give it a try for me. But if you really don’t want to, I won’t make you. It is your choice.” Mrs. Sather wanted me in this role. She shocked me, for I was always a shy person, not even dare to speak loud in public.     Hearing Mrs. Sather’s words, I realized it was time to make a change. I decided not to be shy. I wanted to prove that I also could do something good in public. After seconds of hesitation, I nodded my head confidently saying “Mrs. Sather, I am determined to play the role. And I will try my best to perform it well.” Looking at me with a big smile on face, Mrs. Sather said “I believe in you. If you met some problem, you can turn to me.”“ Thank you!” I left her office happily. 听力原文 Text1: M: Our history presentation is due next Monday. Have you collected the materials? I’ll make the slides. And we should remind Jason to prepare for the speech part. W: Yes, and I’ve contacted Jason. Text2: W: Ugh, the lunch line is so long today. M: Yeah! Hey, want to taste my cookies while we wait? I made them at home with my sister. W: Sure! Anyway, I do wish our school could open another dining hall. Text3: M: Daniel won an international piano competition last week. W: Oh, I heard about that! Daniel started piano lessons at the age of five, and in 2018, he was admitted to a top music school, right? M: Yes. Four years after that, he took first prize in the Chopin Competition. Text4: M: Any fun plans for the weekend? W: Just studying. But maybe I’ll watch a movie on Saturday night. M: My friends and I are going to the new science-themed cafe this Sunday. They make “volcano” drinks with dry ice! Would you like to go with us? W: No, thanks. Text5: W: I want to improve my reading skills. Can you recommend any intermediate-level books? M: The Little Prince and The Great Gatsby are great choices. W: I’ve read the former, and the latter might be too advanced for my current level. M: Then try Wonder. Text6: W: Allen, do you know the Old Town of Lijiang in Yunnan? M: Yes. How old is it exactly? W: Over 800 years! The town was an important trade point along the Ancient Tea Horse Road. For centuries, it connected tea-growing regions with Xizang, exchanging tea for horses and other goods. M: How is it different from other ancient Chinese towns? W: Well, even though its well-preserved architecture and long history are impressive, it’s the unique culture of the Naxi people that truly makes the Old Town of Lijiang stand out. Text7: W: Hey, did you watch the World Games 2025? M: Yes! China sent its biggest team ever — 489 members! W: And China topped the medal table with 36 golds! Germany and Ukraine came next. M: I also heard some countries won their first-ever medals, like Armenia and Namibia. That’s inspiring! W: Absolutely! By the way, do you know where the next World Games will be held? M: Yes. It’s scheduled in Germany in 2029. Text8: M: Can I help you with anything? W: I want to buy the X5 model camera as a birthday gift for my sister. M: It comes in three colors: black, white, and silver. Here are the display models. W: Well, she doesn’t like black. And she already has a white camera, so the silver one would be perfect! Could I get that one? M: Let me check the stock… I’m sorry. We just sold out the last silver X5 this morning. W: When will you have more in stock? M: Our next shipment will arrive the day after tomorrow, that is, on July 23rd. We can reserve one for you if you’d like. W: That sounds good. Please keep a silver X5 for me. M: No problem. Could you leave your phone number? I’ll call you when it arrives. W: Sure. Text9: M: I can’t wait to go to the Science Discovery Fair in the school hall! W: Same here. My group will present a project on sustainable hydroponic systems. I’m actually nervous. Mr. Evans is the judge of the biology group, and he’s tough. M: You’ll be fine. Your data charts look great. I’m with the physics club. We spent several weekends building a working mini machine that launches ping-pong balls. We even 3D-printed the arm and gear. Mr. Davies helped us calculate the perfect launch angles. W: Nice! I heard Sarah’s chemistry team built the classic baking soda and vinegar volcano. Following Ms. White’s suggestion, they made the hot liquid rock purple and added some shining pieces. M: I can’t wait to see all those! Did you see the robotics display near the entrance? The coding club programmed a robot to solve a Rubik’s cube in under a minute. W: No way! Text10: M: For years, students at Kinshasa’s Academy of Fine Arts followed teachers’ advice to use proper materials to create artworks. Some students from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) decided to do something different. They created art with what was in their immediate environment, including tires, pipes, plastic bottles, feathers, CDs and other waste items. In Kinshasa, plastic bottles fill the channels and can’t be recycled. Markets are flooded with used goods from other countries. Those works, the students believed, would touch Congolese audience’s hearts as they spoke to a particularly shocking aspect of Congolese life: Waste. By using waste to create sculpture and performance art, the students also wanted to make people more aware of other social problems. Savant’s Tire Man and Patrick’s Flip-Flop Man protest centuries of overuse of the natural resources of the DRC. Robot Announce, a wearable sculpture by Jared, is made of broken radio parts. It seeks to raise awareness about the growing reach of fake news. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $