河南驻马店市多校2026-2027学年高二上学期开学英语试题

高二英语试题 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 考试时间为120分钟，满分150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Changing a schedule. B. Catching a train. C. Booking a ticket. 2. What will the woman invite the man to do tomorrow? A. Visit a park. B. Fix up a garden. C. Come to her grandma’s house. 3. What’s the most possible relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors. B. Classmates. C. Workmates. 4. What makes the woman feel more prepared for a possible flood? A. Experiencing a flood before. B. Taking a lesson from her teacher. C. Watching the news about a flood. 5. How can Johnson improve his story? A. By adding more key points. B. By correcting spelling mistakes. C. By cutting out the repeated content. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How does David find Amy? A. She is always strict. B. She is a slow learner. C. She is good at teamwork. 7. Who will the woman talk to next? A. Amy. B. Lily. C. Jack. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is Mary’s main problem? A. She doesn’t like science class. B. She does poorly in Mr. Li’s class. C. She has difficulty in taking notes. 9. How does Mary usually prepare for a test? A. She studies with a partner. B. She visits the teacher’s web page. C. She reads her notes the night before a test. 10. How does Mary feel at the end of the conversation? A. Confident. B. Proud. C. Stressed. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the man say about the Color Fun Run? A. It’s a long race. B. It’s a community activity. C. It’s a challenging work. 12. How much does it cost to run about 3 miles? A. $3. B. $6. C. $15. 13. What will Elizabeth do on Saturday? A. Throw colored water. B. Make water bags. C. Run with her brother. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What did people enjoy seeing this morning? A. Paintings from France. B. Calligraphy from China. C. Pottery (陶器) from Brazil. 15. What are the speakers trying to do? A. To present worldwide art styles. B. To protect traditional art skills. C. To select and train young artists. 16. What time will the visiting group meet in the showroom tomorrow? A. At 8:00. B. At 8:30. C. At 9:00. 17. What will the group do tomorrow? A. Create artworks. B. Meet skilled artists. C. Share some thoughts. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When did Elon Musk create his first video game? A. In 1981. B. In 1983. C. In 1985. 19. What is SpaceX known for achieving in 2020? A. Building high-speed tunnels. B. Carrying out a Mars mission. C. Sending astronauts to the International Space Station. 20. Why does the speaker give this talk? A. To introduce an important figure. B. To share a piece of business news. C. To show a rising industry in the future. 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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A Whether you dream of becoming an investment (投资) banker or a businessman, the following books will inspire and challenge you while giving you a glimpse into the world of money. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham This classic teaches the principles of value investing. Graham stresses self-control, patience, and protecting yourself from risk rather than seeking quick money. While written decades ago, his lessons — like the idea of “Mr. Market” — remain timeless. Even Warren Buffett credits this book for shaping his career. Teens will get a strong foundation in thinking clearly about investments instead of emotionally. Liar’s Poker by Michael Lewis The book pulls back the curtain (幕布) on Wall Street in the 1980s, when investment banks like Salomon Brothers ruled the financial world. Through colorful characters, risky deals, and plenty of pride, he presents both the excitement and the craziness of big finance. It’s funny, shocking, and eye-opening — perfect for teens who want to understand the culture of finance. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko Based on years of research, this book reveals surprising truths about America’s wealthy: most millionaires don’t live flashy lifestyles, but instead quietly save, invest, and keep expenses within the limits of income. It challenges the fixed image about wealth and teaches teens that financial independence comes from discipline and smart choices — not luck or luxury (奢华). Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Written by a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist (心理学家), this book explores how humans make decisions — often foolish ones. Kahneman explains “System 1” (fast, natural thinking) and “System 2” (slow, logical thinking), showing how these play out in investing, risk-taking, and everyday life. It’s a fascinating mix of psychology and finance that explains why markets — and people — don’t always behave wisely and reminds teens to avoid common thinking errors and make better choices. 21. Which book is most suitable for a teen interested in financial culture? A. The Intelligent Investor. B. Liar’s Poker. C. The Millionaire Next Door. D. Thinking, Fast and Slow. 22. What does The Millionaire Next Door say about millionaires? A. They enjoy showing off wealth. B. They use money properly. C. They become rich through luck. D. They prefer luxury lifestyles. 23. What do The Intelligent Investor and Thinking, Fast and Slow have in common? A. They both promote quick risky profits. B. They were both written by Nobel winners. C. They both warn against unwise decisions. D. They both support following market directions B Parrots are known for being cheerful and colorful birds with a chatty side. To give special attention to these beautiful birds, Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird from The Paper Ark have started The Parrot Project, in which they create lifelike paper portraits (肖像) in their likeness for a good cause. “This series is a respect to these amazing birds and their important impact on our ecosystem (生态系统),” the artists said. To them, parrots are not only beautiful birds that have inspired them creatively but also a species that has long been badly treated. “Many parrot species are threatened and some are near to extinction,” Shrimal and Bird explained. “They are suffering a lot due to deforestation and pet trade and we wanted to shine light on the importance of these species in our ecosystem through our art.” To create these realistic pieces, they begin by picking a species from their collection of bird books. Once they decide on a parrot, they carry out some online research to get all the information needed for a true description. “Each species is created keeping in mind their natural living environment so each artwork in this series shows the bird perching (栖息) on the tree or plant which is either their favorite plant or their perching tree,” the artists share. Each bird is made up of tiny paper bits, put together following a drawing previously made by the team. They also carefully paint each piece to truly show the details that make the species so special, such as the yellow spots on the head of the red-tailed black cockatoo or the colorful feathers of the Scarlet Macaw. The detailed portraits are now available for sale on The Paper Ark’s website, with the artists donating 10% from each sale towards parrot protection. “Our main purpose with this series is to stimulate people to learn about these beautiful birds and their importance in our ecosystem and the threats they are facing,” Shrimal and Bird explain. “We want our audience to come together and take steps to protect this species.” 24. Why did Nayan Shrimal and Venus Bird create The Parrot Project? A. To earn profits by selling paper portraits. B. To raise awareness of parrots’ protection. C. To show the artists’ creative painting skills. D. To collect different parrot species for study. 25. How do the artists make their paper parrots true to life? A. By using photos as a direct reference. B. By using real feathers in their artworks. C. By using high-tech to create the models. D. By researching all details about the species. 26. Why are there specific trees or plants in the parrot portraits? A. To add artistic value to the portraits. B. To explain why the plants are in danger. C. To show parrots’ natural living environment. D. To help recognize the parrot species easily. 27. What does the underlined word “stimulate” in the last paragraph mean? A. Encourage. B. Admire. C. Exchange. D. Warn. C Should humans explore space? If you ask me, I’ll definitely give a positive answer. The exploitation (开发) of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans, as well as the state of our world. Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world, connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide. The Global Positioning System (GPS) can identify our location anywhere. Furthermore, weather satellites can forecast (预测) harmful weather conditions, which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives. Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger. For example, large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies. The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite. It can screen areas of land within a very short time, indicating useful measures such as the condition of crops, soil rainfall, and droughts. It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use. In recent years, space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and broaden global health objectives. Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology (流行病学). This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns, understand the environmental causes that spread it, make predictions about where it can spread in the future, and make plans to fight it efficiently. Furthermore, access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings. Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap. With the advancement of technology, students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms. Space exploration is something we can do for future generations. Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet, but these will run out one day. Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind. With the advancement of space technology, it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets, such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids (小行星) or other planets. For the exploration of the universe, perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose, regardless of our differences. 28. What impact does space exploitation have on human life according to paragraph 2? A. It improves the traffic on the earth. B. It promotes travel between countries. C. It helps prevent deadly natural disasters. D. It helps humans communicate and exchange information. 29. How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger? A. By protecting available land resources. B. By creating job opportunities for the poor. C. By transporting food worldwide more easily. D. By benefiting crop production with artificial satellites. 30. What does the author think of exploring mining resources on other planets? A. Time-wasting B. Arguable. C. Promising. D. Challenging. 31. What would be the best title for the text? A. Why Space Exploration Is Important? B. Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring? C. Why We Should Improve Space Technology? D. Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies? D Have you ever seen photos that look surprisingly real but are actually fake (假的)? Recently, Hollywood actress Zendaya shared artificial wedding photos of herself and her partner Tom Holland online. Many people were cheated by these images, showing how hard it is to tell real photos apart from AI-generated ones. In 2024 or early 2025, common issues such as abnormal hands and unusual lighting served as warning signs of AI images. However, those tells are quickly disappearing and AI photos can now achieve amazing realism through advanced technology and better computer algorithms (算法). One key technology behind this is the Generative Adversarial (对抗的) Network (GAN), which is developed by the University of Toronto and has two sub-models, a “Generator” and a “Discriminator”. They work against each other: the Generator learns to create images, while the Discriminator checks if they are real or fake. If the Discriminator finds an image is fake, the Generator gets feedback and improves its work. Over time, the Generator gets better at copying real photos exactly, making even the smallest details look real. Last year, Microsoft conducted a study using an online test called “Real or not?” Participants were asked to tell if photos were real or AI-generated. According to the results, people could only correctly recognize 62% of the images — slightly higher than if you were to flip a coin. The study found that people were better at recognizing real human portraits, but struggled with natural scenes and city landscapes. Laws and regulations (规则) are now being put in place, such as China’s 2025 rule on clearly marking all AI-generated content and the European Union’s 2026 mandatory disclosure (强制性披露) for AI content. However, the best advice is to learn to critically judge media by ourselves. “This is one such tool that requires no expensive technology; only a willingness to look, listen, and learn,” Shaun Nolan, a professor at Malmo University in Sweden, wrote on The Conversation. 32. What did Zendaya’s experience show? A. AI images can easily fool many people. B. AI wedding photos are popular online. C. Her personal life is often shared on the Internet. D. People can clearly tell fake photos from real ones. 33. What is the main purpose of paragraph 3? A. To compare the two sub-models of GAN. B. To explain how AI creates highly realistic fake images. C. To prove AI-generated images can be easily recognized. D. To introduce the history of the Generator and Discriminator. 34. What does the author suggest readers do to deal with AI images? A. Follow EU rules strictly. B. Buy costly hi-tech tools. C. Learn to judge critically. D. Trust new regulations totally. 35. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A photography textbook. B. A fashion and lifestyle journal. C. A computer operation handbook. D. A science and technology magazine. 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。 I had the amazing opportunity to study abroad for an entire semester in Cairo, Egypt in 2022. 36 I was truly heartbroken when I left there. As an Arab-American student, I knew more than the average person about what to expect about Arab culture. However, here is a list of culture shocks I had throughout my semester. Walking down the street or even while a driver is still in their car, it surprised me that Egyptians would ask any stranger for help with directions. I am from the South of the US where people tend to be much nicer to strangers than in the North. 37 The stranger would always try their best to help give detailed information. If you have coffee with an Egyptian, you might have to really fight to pay the bill. For Egyptians, it’s a sign of respect to pay for their friends’ or family’s meal or drink when they’re together. 38 Some even pretend to go to the bathroom just to pay the bill without anyone stopping them! 39 Her mother would fill my plate for me and ask if I even enjoyed the meal because I could not finish it entirely. I apologetically (道歉地) explained that the food was delicious, but I can only eat so much! As a guest, you have to politely refuse continuous offers of more food because the host wants to be sure you are not hungry. My semester in Egypt was a great experience that I am so grateful for. During my stay, I found the country and people’s charm and generosity to be a special mix unlike any other. I was deeply moved. 40 I really hope to be able to return in the future to explore more of this fascinating country. A. I felt homesick, lonely and anxious. B. And they take it very seriously. C. It was the most fun I have had in college. D. Even so, this was still very interesting to me. E. The differences make my traveling interesting. F. I enjoyed being invited to my friend’s home for amazing dinners. G. The US is so diverse and I have seen people of many backgrounds. 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。 From a young age, Calvin and JD Vance were taught that helping others wasn’t just something you did in a (n) 41 — it was a way of life. Their parents, regular blood donors, have always shown the 42 of service and community. Calvin and JD have grown up seeing that it’s 43 to help those in need in daily life. Last August, a group of high school students, including Calvin, JD and Lily, 44 a midday break from camp to cool off at a classmate’s pool. It was meant to be a (n) 45 afternoon among friends. But it was Lily who first anxiously 46 something wasn’t right. Calvin quickly understood the 47 situation of what she was seeing. “We were all in the pool just having a good time,” Calvin said. “Lily told me her friend was sitting at the 48 of the pool for a while. I thought he was just 49 ... I felt him and he wasn’t moving so I picked him up from the water. His lips were blue.” 50 action, Calvin asked JD to help move the boy to a safe place, while Lily quickly called 911 and reported details to emergency operators. JD began CPR (心肺复苏术) right away, using 51 skills he and Calvin had learned from their parents. Calvin and Lily helped clear the area and provide support until emergency personnel came to the 52 . “It was a group 53 ,” Calvin said, “and he 54 ended up making a full recovery.” For the three teenagers, their quick thinking, teamwork and long-held belief of helping others make a (n) 55 on that ordinary summer afternoon. 41. A. reflection B. emergency C. relief D. occasion 42. A. features B. missions C. manners D. values 43. A. natural B. vital C. intelligent D. independent 44. A. shared B. made C. took D. spent 45. A. ordinary B. dull C. lonely D. odd 46. A. monitored B. argued C. proved D. sensed 47. A. amusing B. normal C. serious D. embarrassing 48. A. side B. bottom C. edge D. exit 49. A. relaxing B. sleeping C. hiding D. floating 50. A. Giving in B. Jumping into C. Figuring out D. Taking over 51. A. physical B. crucial C. flexible D. basic 52. A. camp B. school C. scene D. hospital 53. A. effort B. conclusion C. contact D. accident 54. A. narrowly B. slightly C. unexpectedly D. thankfully 55. A. draft B. promise C. difference D. distinction 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。 Wu Yize is a professional snooker (斯诺克) player from Lanzhou, Gansu, China. Born on 14 October, 2003, he has quickly become one of the most exciting young 56 (talent) in the sport. In May 2026, Wu made history by winning the World Snooker Championship, 57 (defeat) Shaun Murphy in a dramatic final. At just 22 years old, he became the first post-2000 player and only the second Chinese 58 (claim) snooker’s most famous title. His rise has been rapid. Wu turned professional in 2021 and 59 (name) Rookie (新人) of the Year in 2022. He won his first ranking title at the 2025 International Championship, where he produced four century breaks (四杆破百) and beat John Higgins 10-6. That victory served 60 a sign that he was now among the top players. Wu is a player 61 extraordinary long potting (击球入袋) sets him apart from others — many experts consider him the best long-range potter in the game today. When under pressure, he can 62 (flexible) turn defence into attack with impossible pots. What’s more, Wu is not just 63 fearless attacker; his safety play and smart decision-making have also improved a lot. During his 2026 world title run, he defeated Mark Selby, in which he showed great 64 (brave) and all-round skill. Off the table, Wu is known for his constant practice — often training over six hours a day. Since winning the world championship, he 65 (set) his sights on more titles and aimed to inspire a new generation of Chinese snooker players. 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，你的新西兰笔友Kyle来信说，他对你如何利用AI学习英语很感兴趣，他也打算用AI工具学习外语。请你给他回复一封邮件，内容包括： 1．使用AI的益处； 2．使用AI的弊端； 3．你的建议及计划。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Kyle, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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文。 Rohan was not the kind of student who usually ranked first in class. He worked hard, completed his homework on time, and respected his teachers, but there was always someone who scored a bit higher. He never complained, though. His father often reminded him, “Marks matter, but honesty matters more.” Rohan believed that — or so he thought. Then came the day when the math exam results were announced. The classroom buzzed with nervous whispers. Some students prayed silently, while others tapped their pencils anxiously. When Mrs. Sharma began calling out names, Rohan’s heart raced. He had studied extremely hard and hoped for a satisfying score. “Rohan,” Mrs. Sharma called. He stepped forward and took his paper with shaking hands. Looking at the top, he froze (冻住): 95 out of 100 — the highest score he had ever achieved. His best friend Aarav, who usually topped the class, had only scored 93. Disbelief washed over him. “Well done, Rohan! You’ve earned it,” Aarav smiled sincerely. Rohan forced a smile, yet he felt uneasy. Checking his paper carefully, he spotted a careless calculation (计算) mistake in Question 7. He clearly remembered being unsure about that answer. But Mrs. Sharma had given him full marks. His fingers tightened around the paper. “No one will notice,” a small voice inside him whispered. “Just three points. You worked hard anyway.” Another voice insisted, “But it’s wrong.” If he told the truth, his marks would drop to 92 and he would lose the first place. For a moment, he imagined going home and showing his parents the 95. They would be so proud. His father might even bring sweets to celebrate. But his heart felt heavy. He recalled a time when his father had returned extra change that a shopkeeper had given him by mistake. “Son,” he told Rohan that day, “wealth got without honesty never brings peace.” Rohan stared at his exam paper again. The number “95” no longer brought him excitement, only guilt (愧疚). Slowly, he rose, legs shaking. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Rohan walked toward Mrs. Sharma’s desk, hands sweating. ________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Back at his seat with the corrected paper, Rohan was surprised by his classmates’ reaction. _______________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语参考答案及评分意见 听力 1-5 BCABC 6-10 CBBCA 11-15 BCABA 16-20 ACBCA 阅读 A篇 21. B 22. B 23. C B篇 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A C篇 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A D篇 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D 七选五 36. C 37. D 38. B 39. F 40. E 完形填空 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. C 语法填空 56. talents 57. defeating 58. to claim 59. was named 60. as 61. whose 62. flexibly 63. a 64. bravery 65. has set 书面表达 Dear Kyle, How is everything going? I’m writing to tell you about my use of AI tools in my English study. AI brings me real benefits. It helps correct my grammar mistakes, explains difficult words quickly, and even offers sample sentences. However, it also has disadvantages. Sometimes I rely on it too much and stop thinking by myself. Worse still, the answers aren’t always right. My advice is: use AI as a helper, not a replacement for your own effort. So I plan to complete tasks on my own first, then turn to AI for checking and improvement. What’s your opinion on AI-assisted learning? Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Yours, Li Hua 读后续写 Rohan walked toward Mrs. Sharma’s desk, hands sweating. “Mrs. Sharma, I… I found a mistake in my paper.” He pointed to Question 7, his eyes fixed on the paper. “This answer is wrong, but you gave me full marks. I should only get 92.” The classroom fell silent for a moment. Mrs. Sharma examined the paper carefully, and then looked up at him with surprise. “You’re right, Rohan. I missed this error.” She adjusted the score on his paper, writing 92 instead of 95. “I’m proud of you, Rohan,” she said softly, her eyes warm with approval. Back at his seat with the corrected paper, Rohan was surprised by his classmates’ reaction. Instead of feeling sorry for him, Aarav clapped him on the shoulder, and other students nodded in admiration, some even whispering words of praise. The 92 points now felt heavier yet lighter — though he’d given up the top spot, his heart was at peace. Mrs. Sharma praised his honesty in front of the whole class, calling it “the most valuable score”. Rohan realized that true success isn’t measured by ranks or scores. It’s the courage to admit mistakes, and he got far more precious self-respect that day. 听力原文 Text 1 M: What time is the train leaving? W: It’s 7:10 now. There is half an hour left for us. Let’s hurry, Tom. If we miss it, we’ll have to buy a new ticket for the next train. Text 2 M: Linda, I thought I saw you near the park yesterday. W: Oh, you probably did! I’m staying with my grandma and she lives just around the corner from you. I helped her fix up the garden yesterday. Why don’t you drop by tomorrow? Text 3 W: I didn’t get any sleep last night because of your loud party. M: I’m really sorry, Ms. Ross. I didn’t mean to cause you trouble. W: Forget it. Just make sure to finish the party by 10:00 next time. Text 4 M: Did you catch the news about the heavy flood in the south, Emma? W: Yes, it’s quite frightening. Our teacher gave us a lesson on how to protect ourselves during a flood a few days ago. Now, I’d feel more prepared if it ever happens. Text 5 M: Miss Green, I got a B on my story. Could you tell me how to improve it? W: Well, Johnson, it’s not so bad. Your spelling and grammar are fine. But you repeat the same ideas too many times. You could have said everything within 3 pages. Text 6 W: David, you’ve been in our school club for almost a term. What do you think of the other members? M: Well, Amy is a great person. She does really good work in the team and gets along well with everyone. W: That’s nice to hear. What about Jack? M: He doesn’t often think about others, but his work is fine. W: I agree. So there’s no one you’re worried about, right? M: No, I’m worried about Lily. Every time I tell her something, she doesn’t seem to get it. W: I’ll talk to her about that. Text 7 W: Hi, Mr. Li. Can I talk to you for a minute? M: Of course, Mary. What’s on your mind? W: I’m not doing very well in your science class. I really want to improve. M: I’m glad you came to me. Tell me, how do you usually study? W: I just read through my notes the night before a test. M: That isn’t enough. Have you visited my web page? You’ll find all my lecture notes on it — you can read them first. They help you remember key terms and ideas. W: That sounds useful. I’ll start doing it. M: Good. You can also study with a partner and test each other. A little practice every day goes a long way. W: Thanks, Mr. Li. I feel more confident now. Text 8 M: Hi, Elizabeth. Got any plans for Saturday? There’s a Color Fun Run happening that afternoon. It starts at 2 p. m. near the city park. W: What’s a Color Fun Run? Some kind of long race? M: Not really. It’s just a fun community activity. You give 15 dollars to run about 3 miles. Sounds fun, right? W: Hmm… not really. It sounds tiring! But why is it called a Color Fun Run? M: That’s the fun part. People can buy water bags filled with colored water and throw them at the runners. Each one is 6 dollars, and the money will be donated to people who need help. Want to come? My brother went last year and he really loved it. W: That sounds great! You can run, and I’ll throw the colored water! Maybe I’ll bring my sister, too. Text 9 W: We’ve just finished setting up the French landscape paintings for tomorrow’s tour. M: Great. The Brazilian clay pottery works attracted lots of visitors last week. And this morning, people really liked the Chinese calligraphy on show. I’m sure tomorrow’s painting show will be a success too. W: Definitely. Our World of Wonders art museum doesn’t only tell the long history of art traditions or show the special works by talented artists. What we’re trying to do is to present all kinds of art from around the world. M: Good point. Should we gather the visiting group in the showroom at 8:30 tomorrow? W: I think 8:00 would be better. And I suggest giving them an hour to talk about their favorite artworks. That would be a good beginning. M: OK. We’ll finally show the group that it’s not just about looking at different styles of works but understanding how art links cultures. Text 10 Elon Musk is one of the most famous inventors and businessmen in the world today. He was born in South Africa in 1971. As a child, he loved reading books and taught himself computer programming. At the age of 12, he made and sold his first video game. Later, Musk moved to the United States to study physics and business. He started several companies. One of his most famous companies is Tesla, which makes electric cars. Thanks to Tesla, more people are driving clean, environment-friendly cars today. Musk also founded SpaceX, a space company that builds rockets and spacecraft. In 2020, it became the first private company to send astronauts to the International Space Station. Musk dreams of sending humans to Mars in the future. Musk works very hard and often sleeps in his factories. Some people call him a real-life Iron Man. He is known for his big ideas, such as high-speed tunnels, brain-computer chips, and solar energy. Although he faces many challenges, Elon Musk never gives up. He inspires young people to think big and follow their dreams. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $